Rock N Roll Fieldtrip

Harry, Co-Host of the Inner Light Podcast, joins host Alice to discuss his experience at Paul McCartney’s Roundhouse Theatre ‘In Conversation’ Night in London and his opinion of ‘The Boys of Dungeon Lane’. The event took place on June 10, 2026. Harry recounts the stressful ticket-buying process, describes the venue’s intimate setup and living-room staging, and compares this candid, less-structured...

Inside the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Museum's New Paul McCartney & Wings Exhibit with Head of the Exhibit, Andy Leach Host Alice welcomes listeners to the Rock and Roll Field Trip Podcast and interviews Andy Leach, Senior Director of Museum and Archival Collections at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, about the new Paul McCartney and Wings exhibit in Cleveland. Leach describes founding the mu...

U2 Turns 50: Fans Gather in Memphis for a 2026 Anniversary Meetup Host Alice welcomes Scott Calhoun and Verlinda Henning to the Rock and Roll Field Trip podcast to discuss U2’s 50th anniversary and a fan-organized meetup in Memphis, May 15–17, 2026. They reflect on the band’s longevity, the excitement around two surprise EPs (Days of Ash and Easter Lilly) and Propaganda issues, and why fans are ea...

Verlinda, a long time U2 fan and native of Memphis, Tennessee, tells me why Memphis is the perfect location for a U2 Fan Meet up. U2 celebrates their 50th Anniversary this year and this group of fans are planning a Memphis based celebration. Email: rocknrollfieldtrip@yahoo.com

Host Alice welcomes listeners to part two of her conversation with Beatles scholar Dr. Allison Bumsted, wrapping up discussion of the Paul McCartney documentary Man on the Run with themes around Liverpool, fame, and the impossibility of living privately there despite local sentiment that “the Beatles left us.” They discuss Liverpool’s post-war and de-industrial history, EU-funded rebuilding, Capit...

Coming this week: Part two of my conversation with Dr. Allison Bumsted. Can't wait to share the full episode with you soon!

Host Alice welcomes Dr. Allison Bumsted to discuss the new Paul McCartney documentary “Man on the Run". They outline themes from the film including Paul’s “growing up,” reactions to his post-Beatles work, portrayals of John Lennon and John’s death, and Paul’s risk-taking versus sentimental image. Dr. Bumsted discusses 1970s rock-press criticism , masculinity-coded attacks on McCartney, and sexist...

Exploring Liverpool with Beatles Tour Guide Jackie Spencer In this episode of the Rock 'N' Roll Field Trip Podcast, host Alice sits down with Jackie Spencer, a seasoned Beatles tour guide from Liverpool. Jackie shares her connections to The Beatles, including attending the same school as Paul McCartney's mother. They discuss Liverpool’s unique cultural history, the city's ties to Ireland, and why...

Exploring the Kinsale Beatles Festival: Interview with Organizer, Patrick Ryan In the first episode of 2026, Alice, the host of the Rock and Roll Field Trip Podcast, speaks with Patrick Ryan, founder of the Kinsale Beatles Festival in Ireland. They discuss the origins and details of the festival, set in the picturesque town of Kinsale. Highlights include discussions about the festival’s lineup, fe...

An Inside Look at Record Store Day Black Friday- November 2025- with Jim Novak from The Electric Fetus Record Store in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Alice interviews Jim Novak, the music buyer at the Electric Fetus, a historic record store in Minneapolis. Jim discusses the importance and logistics of Record Store Day Black Friday, sharing insights on releases, the fan community, and personal anecdotes,...

Exploring An Independent Record Store and Record Store Day- November 2025, with Heather Frarey, The Record Lounge; Lansing, Michigan (USA). What should I buy for Record Store Day- November 2025.?What does it take to run an independent record store? What's it like being a female record store owner in a field largely populated with men? In this episode of the Rock and Roll Field Trip podcast, host A...

Rock and Roll at the Royal Albert Hall: A Journey Through Music History (The Beatles to Bob Dylan) In this episode of the Rock and Roll Field Trip Podcast, we explore the rich history of the Royal Albert Hall in London, focusing on its iconic status in the rock and roll scene. Joined by three staff members from the Hall, we delve into stories about famous performances, unique archival items, and l...

Rock and Roll Field Trip: Outlaw Music Festival Review and Highlights In this episode of the Rock and Roll Field Trip podcast, host Alice takes listeners to the Outlaw Music Festival. Touring the East Coast, the festival features legendary acts like Bob Dylan, Sheryl Crow, and Willie Nelson. Alice shares her live experiences, including performances from rising star Madeline Edwards and indie artis...

Reviewing Ringo Starr's Summer Tour with All-His Star Band In this episode of the Rock and Roll Field Trip podcast, host Alice delves into seeing two of Ringo Starr's shows with his All-Star Band this summer. She discusses setlists, her thoughts on the concerts, the band's lineup changes over the years, and the experience of road-tripping to see shows in different cities She also provi...

I'm republishing the very first episode of The Rock 'N' Roll Fieldtrip Podcast from Feb. 3, 2025. I had removed it at one point because I was self-conscious about my earlier work but have decided to share it again. Please enjoy and know that podcasting is an evolving skill set! The Beatles win at the 2025 Grammy Awards; Paul speaks out about A1; Ringo releases a new album; Beatles trav...

Interview with Antoinette- PART TWO: U2's Adam Clayton and his Hedgehogs; Meeting Adam Clayton at an Environmental Conference- Second Half of Interview In this episode of the Rock and Roll Field Trip podcast, host Alice continues her interview with Antoinette, an environmental advocate and long-time U2 fan originally from the Netherlands. Antoinette shares her experiences from attending an environ...

Clip from Episode: My Family Reacts to Seeing Ringo Starr and His All Starr Band

Experiencing a Ringo Starr Concert: A Rock and Roll Family Adventure In this episode of the Rock and Roll Field Trip podcast, Alice reflects on her family's visit to a Ringo Starr and His All-Star Band concert this summer. Family members discuss their Ringo concert experiences together including favorite songs, concert vibes, and what they really thought of Ringo's energy level. 00:00 First Concer...

In this episode of the Rock and Roll Field Trip Podcast, host Alice shares the latest news about Sting's busy summer, including his performances at various British music festivals such as the Isle of Wight and Latitude Festival. Alice also discusses Sting's recent charitable donation to the Baltic Center for Contemporary Art in Northeast England, his ongoing collaboration with reggae musician Shag...

Sting, Stonehenge, and Summer Adventures: Episode 2 Season 2 In this episode of the Rock and Roll Field Trip Podcast, host Alice delves into the recent happenings in the life of Sting, the iconic musician from Newcastle. She explores Sting's connection to the Stonehenge area, including his home in the English countryside and travel tips for visiting the prehistoric site. The episode also covers St...

Welcome back to the Rock and Roll Field Trip Podcast! Kick off season two by diving into the "chaos" of getting tickets for Paul McCartney's upcoming 2025 North America tour. Hear about Alice's personal experience navigating thepre-sale and general sale, insights on ticket pricing, and reactions from fans.00:00 Introduction and Welcome 00:36 Season Two Overview 02:01 Paul McCartney's 2025 Tour Ann...

We wrap up Season One of the Rock 'n' Roll Fieldtrip Podcast and share an update on when Season Two will begin. We also share our summer rock 'n' roll travel plans! Thanks so much for being a listener this season. rocknrollfieldtrip@yahoo.com

What are your favorite bands doing to make touring greener? What can we do as music fans? We talk about these issues with Antoinette, a U2 fan living in Ireland, and co-founder of the group U2 Fans For Sustainability. We discuss U2, The Dave Matthews Band, and Neil Young's touring practices. Part One of Two Parts. Today's Sponsor: Midas Man, a movie about Beatles' manager Brian Epstein Use our uni...

On today's mini episode, we discuss Bono's recent RTE1 Radio interview on The Brendan O'Connor show. We also briefly discuss our thoughts on the 2022/2023 Bono book tour show which we saw live in NYC, and the upcoming filmed version, "Bono: Stories of Surrender" coming to streaming this Friday, May 30th, 2025. Advertisement: Today's Sponsor: Midas Man, a movie about Beatles' manager Brian Epstein...

In this second part of my interview with Skylar Moody (Gen Z Beatles Content Creator)  we discuss meeting three of the Beatles kids in one night in London; The Cavern Club in Liverpool; what we would both say to John Lennon, if we could speak to him today: NYC Beatles/Lennon sites; Beatles festivals in three countries. At the end of the episode, stay tuned to hear the outtake where we discuss whet...