Shawn and Anna Cephas

Riffs n Rants: Music Convos with Shawn and Anna

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Riffs n Rants: Music Convos with Shawn and Anna features Shawn Cephas, owner of Forever Changes Vinyl Lounge in Phoenixville PA, and Anna Spackman, local singer/songwriter and hospice music therapist. Welcome and settle in as we do some deep dives into all things music! We invite your (respectful) responses, hot takes, and ideas for future podcast episodes. Follow us to stay up to date! Intro/outro music: “Still Here” copyright Anna Spackman 2020.

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Shawn and Anna Cephas

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Important Years in Music Part 4: 1977 29.03.2026 55:53

Thank you for your patience after our unintentional month-long hiatus! Join us as we dive into the important moments of 1977 including the punk movement and its influences on music today. Intro/Outro song: "Can You" by Anna Spackman Copyright 2020.

Important Years in Music Part 3: 1971 14.02.2026 51:02

Continuing in our series of important years in music, we talk about the year 1971. Shawn takes us through iconic albums including What’s Going On by Marvin Gaye, Tapestry by Carol King, Blue by Joni Mitchell, There’s A Riot Going On by Sly and the Family Stone, Maggot Brain by Funkadelic, L.A. Woman by The Doors, Led Zeppelin 4…the list goes on. Shawn highlights some important live albums by Areth...

Important Years in Music Part 2: 1969 01.02.2026 1:02:46

Shawn takes us through some of the heavy, iconic, and impactful moments of 1969. We discuss the difference in tone from 1967, important debut albums, the origins of country rock, Summer of Soul, Woodstock, and more. (Maybe to be continued??) Intro/Outro song: "Still Here" by Anna Spackman Copyright 2020.

Important Years in Music Part 1: 1967 25.01.2026 1:08:10

Part 1 of an ongoing series on the podcast! Shawn takes us through the first of several pivotal years in "non-jazz" music (rock, soul, pop, etc.): 1967. We talk about changes in recording and engineering (get ready for the mono vs. stereo debate,) The Beatles' "Sgt Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band," the gigantic list of debut albums of incredibly influential artists (David Bowie, Laura Nyro, Dolly...

Beyond Motown: Soul Music Broken Down 18.01.2026 1:07:12

Join us as Shawn breaks down the music and cultural legacy of Motown, the other major players of the 60’s/70’s, some tea from the industry at the time, and the glorious neo-soul movement still taking place today! Episode notes: Motown: founded in Detroit MI by Berry Gordy in 1959. Studio: The Snake Pit. Example artists: Smokey Robinson and the Miracles, The Four Tops, Diana Ross and the Supremes,...

Say Yes to the Jazz! 11.01.2026 1:02:24

Season 1 Episode 1: Say Yes to the Jazz! We introduce the pod and Shawn talks about one of his favorite roles as a record seller - introducing someone to jazz and helping them discover music they like. Like, subscribe, and comment! Intro/outro music: “Still Here” copyright Anna Spackman 2020.