Off the Charts Music Podcast

This month on the Off the Charts Music Podcast, we turn up the volume with guitarist Steve McKnight - lead guitarist of GayC/DC and Mary, and former guitarist of the 80s metal band Cry Wolf. Steve shares stories from his musical journey, his experience during the legendary Sunset Strip era, the evolution of his bands, and the passion for music that continues to drive him today. From hard rock memo...

The story continues. In the early 1990s, before the internet was in everyone's pocket, a small group of  friends  created "Hip" Magazine a bi-monthly explosion of everything young people cared about from music to the arts and more.  They didn't just report the scene they lived it, put it on paper, and stapled the community together one issue at a time! Text Art and Lisa here .....

In the early 1990s, before the internet was in everyone's pocket, a small group of  friends  created "Hip" Magazine a bi-monthly explosion of everything young people cared about from music to the arts and more.  They didn't just report the scene they lived it, put it on paper, and stapled the community together one issue at a time! Text Art and Lisa here .... they need to keep...

In this episode, Kevin shares the real story of "Tall Stories" and bears witness to the fact that nothing can stop "The Hey Jude Kid" from continuing to create great music. Listen to the music of Kevin Totoian  https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLztj_KSjfT1jZ1HdY8hNETg4-pZz7gNao&si=BGhozwFA8DQO1YG1 https://www.theswaye.com/ https://www.facebook.com/p/The-Swaye-1000700279433...

In this first part of a two-part series, songwriter and musician Kevin Totoian discusses his father Richard's amazing career as a music industry visionary. Kevin shares how growing up immersed in music shaped his own successful journey.  (Stayed tuned for part 2 coming up in October) Learn more about Richard Totoian https://www.richardtotoian.com/ Listen to the music of Kevin Totoian  https:/...

Lisa and I are still using up some much needed vacation time, so here's an abbreviated episode that contains some recent reflections about the loss of Ozzy Osbourne and local musician Hubert Martin. We'll be back next month with a full episode.  Text Art and Lisa here .... they need to keep busy! Email at Art and Lisa offthechartsmusicpodcast@gmail.com

Off the Charts Music Podcast is thrilled to hit it's third season. To mark the milestone, Art and Lisa will shut up so you can soak up the music!  A big thank you to the artists for sharing their music and stories.  Wishing everyone a joyful summer! Tracks 1. Anthony Gadaleta - City of Gold 2. Peter Vouras - Take You Home Tonight 3. The Actuals - Opposites Attract  4. Gravity Head - The Gift ...

In 1979 drummer Bill (William) Knapp wanted to start an original punk band so he got on his CB radio and found a couple of dreamers. They put their music on cassette tape and The Xtras were born.   Guitarists/vocalists Bill Arciprete and Steve Schneider share the honest story of one of Connecticut's best homegrown punk rock bands.  P.S This podcast is released on May 28, 2025 - The 45th anniv...

He’s a scientist, engineer, inventor, and musician. His dog was named Einstein, and Lisa was like his female Marty McFly. The only difference between Tom Rucktenwald and Dr. Emmett Brown is a DeLorean time machine! Thomas Rucktenwald https://www.tgday.com/about Tom Rucktenwald SoundCloud https://on.soundcloud.com/vzPeQLwURJcEPnuV7 1Eighty Band https://on.soundcloud.com/nyfr977D5w8WHHQB7 Norman Pro...

Chris Freeman discusses the musical journey of the band credited as a pioneer in the queercore musical genre. https://pansydivision.com/ https://www.facebook.com/people/Pansy-Division/100063715890357/# https://www.youtube.com/@PansyDivisionvideo https://youtu.be/jUaVKEtOqgw?si=neM-M4hL61p0uCKi https://www.youtube.com/@gaycdc5707 Text Art and Lisa here .... they need to keep busy! Email at Art and...

Kathleen Kruze creates songs that heal, inspire, and transport us to vivid and colorful worlds. She sings with a voice like a sweet, fierce storm and pours her heart into every note and word...honestly! Click the links below to listen to more of Kathleen's music  https://www.reverbnation.com/kathleenkruze https://www.youtube.com/@kathleenkruze6277/featured https://open.spotify.com/album/72RpQ...

The John Spignesi band is what happens when a power trio combines talent, creativity, and sincerity in their energetic original music...BAM! Learn more about JSB! https://jsbmusic.net/ Text Art and Lisa here .... they need to keep busy! Email at Art and Lisa offthechartsmusicpodcast@gmail.com

Mike Caridi, guitarist of LVL UP and co-founder of Double Double Whammy Records, joins us to discuss his journey in indie music, running a label, and championing DIY artistry. https://www.instagram.com/lvlupband?igsh=MXNjMG55d2VzcmE2aQ== https://www.instagram.com/dbldblwhmmy?igsh=OTlyd21nMDFkY2Vk Text Art and Lisa here .... they need to keep busy! Email at Art and Lisa offthechartsmusicpodcast@gma...

His mother was an opera singer. His father a beloved music teacher. His brothers were and still are accomplished musicians.   The next generation features a nephew on guitar. So sit back as we do a deep dive into the music of Nick DeFala. Text Art and Lisa here .... they need to keep busy! Email at Art and Lisa offthechartsmusicpodcast@gmail.com

Art turns the microphone on co-host Lisa and her close friends as they share stories about their band, BeJobe. BeJobe is an original band that somehow managed to make music before it even existed and 30 years after their last show, they still haven't officially broken up! Listen to BeJobe music here https://soundcloud.com/user-723464512/sets/now-we-are-one?si=ff838f55d02c46649fcd4ccb96eaffd7&...

For almost forty years, Vic Steffens,  musician, producer, engineer, and President of Horizon Music Group in West Haven, CT, has transformed his recording studio into a vibrant and welcoming oasis for songwriters and musicians. He is dedicated to supporting artists , helping them bring their creative visions to life and advancing their careers. If you need to "know a guy" in the music bu...

Young writer/director Ashley Gerckens digs up the perfect song for her short film "143" about a sensitive Reaper tasked with a difficult assignment... it just happens to be a song from a band called "The Living"!    Watch "143" A Short film written and directed by Ashley Gerckens https://youtu.be/kKRDmAYJPaY?si=2raAzwWxGQFTOthM Listen to the entire The Living Band pod...

At age 9, following her second open heart surgery, her grandparents gifted her a baby grand piano, and through music, she transformed the world around her. Contact Lorrie at lorriewesoly919@gmail.com  https://soundcloud.com/user-704973410-401462226/sets/lorrie-wesoly Text Art and Lisa here .... they need to keep busy! Email at Art and Lisa offthechartsmusicpodcast@gmail.com

When Uncle Tony taught his young nephew Anthony Gadaleta how to play Stairway to Heaven on guitar he had no way of knowing the supernova, genre-bending, force of musical energy he would become! https://soundcloud.com/anthony-gad https://open.spotify.com/artist/5z1KIggSryhmTvg8telFb3 https://www.whatupfunk.com/ https://www.experiencebandcentral.com/ Text Art and Lisa here .... they need to keep bus...

In 1982,  two talented college friends, Peter Vouras and Bill Arciprete created "Vox Pop" (magazine, radio and cable TV show). They embarked on an adventure to infiltrate record companies, promote the local music scene, and so much more...including penning each others eulogies...  now that's friendship!   Text Art and Lisa here .... they need to keep busy! Email at Art and Lisa offt...

In the 80’s Bad Attitude rocked the local music scene. Bassist Mark Adanti shares his memories in a heavy metal interview that will guarantee to make you want to start head banging. Links to Bad Attitude videos on YouTube: https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=niA4OFWnnNA&list=PLSSHfZVkd6xbRp5JwPvyegcdsB57pwCNp https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8hcAMgW4blQ&t=2356s Best and Worst of Bad Attitude:...

Ronnie Neuhauser propels us into musical freedom land, ARE YOU READY?! His music is eclectic from rock, fusion, funk, free jazz, avant-garde, spoken word, rock opera, progressive rock, and more. P.S. Free Yourself!  Listen  and learn more about Ronnie and his music here Website: www.nocheez.com Discography: https://ronnieneuhauser2.bandcamp.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NocheezRecords Fe...

Brian Larney thought he could "QUIT"  and Ed McPadden thought he was "DONE"  but as fate would have it they weren't going anywhere! They added the talent of genius singer/songwriter Pennel T Bird lll and along with fellow bandmates went on to create some of the greatest local original music of the 80s and 90s! For real!!!! Listen to more Kinetic Sect music on SoundCloud  ...

Art and Lisa get out of the way and let the music play! The Actuals -(who also became Solid State- Manta Rays - 2nd Floor) The Living Tony Susi Trag Peter Lucibelli Blind Justice Sean Corvino Sister Maire Close James Moss and a little teaser from Kinetic Sect (our August guest ...stay tuned) Text Art and Lisa here .... they need to keep busy! Email at Art and Lisa offthechartsmusicpodcast@gmail.co...

James Moss uses an  ancient instrument to take us on a mystical musical journey using only his two thumbs.  Contact James at jamesmossmusic@gmail.com Stay tuned for his Spotify link that will soon be posted here Text Art and Lisa here .... they need to keep busy! Email at Art and Lisa offthechartsmusicpodcast@gmail.com