Keith's Music Box

No theme this week. Just killer music from across the rock spectrum. We’ll freestyle from one genre to the next, dropping in to sample some classic rock, 70s pop, alt rock and neo-soul from a diverse group of artists including Elton John, Jake Bugg, Iggy Pop, Amy Winehouse, Leon Bridges, the James Gang and War. 

This week’s episode of KMB is a mystery. Most of the tunes rock — some hard. Others are more soulful. Still others are on the mellow side. But all have something in common. We’ll hear from Van Halen, Kiss, Counting Crows, Lou Reed, T-Rex and eight others. What links them all? You tell me.

Rock was going through some major changes in 1987. Classic Rock as we knew it was fading, yet some truly great albums, including U2's "The Joshua Tree" and Guns N' Roses "Appetite for Destruction," were released. Meanwhile, Alt Rock, led by bands like Depeche Mode, The Smiths and Echo & the Bunnymen, was ascending. The upheaval made for an excellent year in music....

Combine classical music and jazz influences with rock, throw in complex arrangements, an affinity for innovative electronic instruments and the desire for experimentation, and you’ve got the makings of classic progressive rock. This week’s episode of KMB explores the golden era of ‘70s prog rock with killer tunes from ELP, King Crimson, Genesis, Yes, Gentle Giant, Pink Floyd and many others. Don’t...

Not feeling like yourself these days? Take your meds, get plenty of rest, and rock out to an eclectic mix of songs that are sure to put the spring back in your step. We'll hear from artists including Aerosmith, UFO, The Black Keys, The White Stripes, The Beatles, Robert Palmer, Eels and many others.

Some of the greatest rock music has emerged from the American South. Other artists took the country music native to that region and put their own unique spin on it. We’ll get down and dirty jamming to the wide range of country-style rock on this week’s episode of Keith’s Music Box, featuring songs from the Allman Brothers, Grateful Dead, Little Feat, Steve Earle, Chris Stapleton, the Outlaws and m...

Surround a killer set of '70s funk with a bit of rock and a couple slices of reggae and you’ve got yourself a funk sandwich. Tune in and take a bite of this week’s episode of KMB to hear an eclectic mix featuring the Cure, Rufus, EWF, Sheryl Crow, Bob Seger, J. Geils Band and Bob Marley. Also on the menu is a spotlight on the recently passed Peter Green.

Dave Karasony has spent his life behind a drum kit. He's manned the drums for award-winning jazz group the Rippingtons for close to 20 years. He's toured with Pat Benatar and played with rock royalty including Andy Summers of the Police and Art Garfunkel. In this episode of Keith's Music Box Dave talks about the songs that set him on the path to being a world-class drummer, includin...

There’s nothing like a summer road trip to clear the mind and discover the beauty of the American West. Keep your eyes peeled and you’ll also spot the cultural divides that currently strain our country. We’ll explore both in this week’s episode of Keith’s Music Box, featuring songs from the Grateful Dead, Tom Petty, Simon & Garfunkel, U2, R.E.M., and many others.

The Sixties provided 10 years of great, great music. From rock to Motown to folk, you won't find a better decade for songs that stand the test of time. We'll drop in with tunes from Bob Dylan, the Who, Jefferson Airplane, Sly & the Family Stone, Donovan, the Beach Boys, Marvin Gaye and many others in this episode.

Kick back and chill with a collection of songs that rock...softly. We'll hear tunes from the Boss, Fleetwood Mac, John Lennon, Phish, Led Zeppelin, Coldplay and many others.

When you gotta rock, you gotta rock. Here's a set of tunes screaming to be played loud from artists including Jethro Tull, Heart, Robin Trower, Alice Cooper, Foo Fighters, Green Day and Neil Young.

Every family has its peculiar dynamics, and mine is no exception. In this special Father's Day episode of KMB, I’ll look back at the complex relationship I had with my own dad by playing some of his favorite songs from artists like George Harrison, Johnny Cash, CCR, Cat Stevens and Gordon Lightfoot.

Traverse the globe on a musical journey in this week’s episode of Keith’s Music Box. We’ll hear songs ranging from Iceland’s Kaleo to Australia’s Midnight Oil and Tame Impala. Along the way we’ll stop for tunes from Foreigner, The Who, U2, Dire Straits, Yes and many others.

Rock pioneer and icon Little Richard passed away last month at age 87. His influence on music and culture can’t be underestimated, and we’ll celebrate his legacy in this episode of Keith’s Music Box. Tune in to hear songs from his many disciples, including The Beatles, James Brown, Elton John, Led Zeppelin, David Bowie and Prince.  We’ll also acknowledge the civil unrest taking place across the co...

This week’s episode of Keith’s Music Box features a very special guest: professional guitar player  Ken Lasaine . Ken has built a long career through his ability to move effortlessly between rock, jazz and other musical styles. He’s played on television soundtracks, video games, award-winning songs, and toured the world as part of the touring band for Lou Bega, whose 1999 hit song “Mambo No. 5” so...

This week's episode of KMB bounces between great rock and soul tunes from the likes of Elvis Costello, Stevie Wonder, Van Morrison, Otis Redding, Beck, Sly & the Family Stone and many more. You will definitely be groovin’!

The year 1979 was a great one for rock. Some truly classic albums were released, and the music was a-changing as new genres captured the radio airwaves. This episode of Keith’s Music Box explores the sonic landscape of 1979 with artists like Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, The Clash, Pink Floyd, The Pretenders, The Police, Supertramp, Blondie and much more.

Spring has sprung. The days are getting longer and warmer. Our gardens are popping. So even though shelter-in-place has many of us going stir crazy, let’s celebrate! This week’s episode of Keith’s Music Box features an hour of party-ready rock from artists like Paul Simon, Van Morrison, Led Zeppelin, Pearl Jam, Cake, Greta Van Fleet and Haim. Oh! You’ll also hear the brand new song from the Stones...

Sometimes you just gotta rock. No acoustic stuff. No ballads. No folk, fusion or fluff. Nothing but wailing guitars, bashing drums, thumping bass and screaming vocals. If you need a rock fix like I do, this week’s episode of Keith’s Music Box is for you. Tune in to hear an hour of ass-kicking rock that’s meant to be played loud, including songs from Van Halen, UFO, Rush, Stone Temple Pilots, Nirva...

Love deep tracks from Pink Floyd? A Phish fan? Maybe you’re into Stevie Ray Vaughan. If any of these are you, don’t miss this episode of Keith’s Music Box!  This week’s program traverses the rock n’ roll map with those artists plus The Record Company, Radiohead, Jeff Beck, Bill Withers and more. 

KMB is a series of weekly podcasts curated and hosted by music lover Keith Lissak. Each program is unique and includes an eclectic mix of classic rock, alt rock, modern rock and whatever else feels appropriate at the time. This first episode of the Music Box features tasty tuneage from he Velvet Underground, The White Stripes, Caamp, Queen, The Band and  more.