Rock 'n' Roll Fridays

As a left winger for the Philadelphia Flyers, Brian Propp was constantly in motion, racking up goals and assists and amassing over one thousand points during 15 NHL seasons. In retirement, he scarely slowed down, chasing opportunities in business, broadcasting, and leadership. But his life was changed forever on September 3, 2015, when he suffered a massive brain stroke. The life-threatening event...

Blues Traveler is an American rock band that formed in Princeton, New Jersey , in 1987. They are known for their extensive use of segues in live performances, and could be considered a key part of the re-emerging jam band scene of the 1990s, spearheading the H.O.R.D.E. touring music festival .  The group comprises singer and harmonica player John Popper , guitarist Chan Kinchla , drummer Brendan H...

Through The Sage Collective, Jessica oversees strategic advisory for the application of psychedelic assisted psychotherapies (PAP), such as third party administrators offering workplace insurance coverage for PAT, health systems integrating PAT into their research and treatment protocols, outpatient ketamine clinics, as well as other initiatives focused on increasing access through mainstream heal...

Born in Mount Ephraim, New Jersey , Vaughn grew up in Collingswood, New Jersey , outside Philadelphia. [2] [3] At age 6, his uncle gave him a Duane Eddy record and forever changed his life. He started playing the drums in a garage band when he was 12, then transitioned to the guitar. After school, he would go to a local department store, where he would borrow the guitars and practice over chord sh...

In this captivating episode, we delve into the profound connection between music and our emotional well-being with Kevin Perlmutter, a seasoned brand strategist with a passion for making things better. Kevin shares insights from his fascinating journey, drawing parallels between his experiences at CDnow, his encounters with Meatloaf, and the profound impact music has on our lives. Kevin's app...

Ciara O'Shea is a founder of 561 Collective and a communications and marketing associate at Irish Arts Center. She attended the University of Limerick in Ireland. She has played live music throughout Ireland and Europe. 561 Collective is a group founded by Collingswood, New Jersey  locals dedicated to hosting live curated shows in and for the community.  561 Collective shows promote both esta...

Interview with Marc Singer of Steal Your Peach about meeting Derek Tucks & Susan Tedeschi at Monk's Cafe in Philadelphia, PA.  Learn More About Marc: https://marcsingerrealtor.com/marc-singer-bio/  Steal Your Peach Band:  We are a mixture of some of hardest working musicians in the Philadelphia area including members or former members of Live at The Fillmore, Tom Hamilton's American...

As a guest on The Rock 'n' Roll Fridays Podcast, George Flayer will share his experiences in the music industry and talk about his creative process. ral George has played as a session musician and has played fiddle and violin in many bands. Some of the bands he has appeared in: Matt Freedman Music, Country Rogue and Tim Williams Band George Flayer is violinist who has taken the music ind...

Great interview with Lorrie Dixson Griggs about the business of music merchandise and selling goods at concerts. Drifter Merch was Founded in 2016 by music lovers Lorrie Dixson Griggs and the late Bert Griggs, who both have traveled extensively all over for good tunes. Based in the Charleston, Sc area, Drifter Merch strives to design and create high quality vintage-style Merch. We also discuss Dri...

Interview with Dr. James Frankel on technology tools for music educators. We discuss the role of techology in music education, what makes a good music teacher, the love of music and running into Stevie Wonder (literally). Dr. James (Jim) Frankel is the Head of Digital Education for Wise Music and Director of MusicFirst.  Previously, he was the Managing Director of SoundTree, and before that he was...

Great chat with screenwriter Jeff Hupp on his latest project "Band on the Run" A story at the height of the Detroit Garage Rock revival in 1999, a wheelchair-bound father, his musician son and his band bond on a raucous road trip as they war with a rival band on the way to South By Southwest in Austin, Texas. It's Little Miss Sunshine meets Almost Famous meets Kodachrome Born and ra...

Interview with Max Kendall. In this interview we talk playing live, mashups, songwriting and all things from the band Deco. Songwriter for Radio 1 favourites, Deco. Signed to Ultra Records.  The brains behind viral mashup hits including 'Wonderwall x Smalltown Boy'. Played with Nile Rogers & Chic, Jess Glynne, Boy George & Culture Club. Worked closely with songwriters Pete Hammer...

Great conversation with  Gary Gebler - Owner of Trax on Wax. Our talk was about meeting Peter Gabriel, the vinyl revolution, the greatest vinyl record of all time and what makes a great record store experience! Gary has been working in the retail music world since 1974: district manager for Sam Goody, Vice President of Record and Tape Traders in Towson, MD * Opened Trax on Wax in 2009 to get back...

Great interview with Nicole June of June and The Jets. We talk live music, playing live and working at a music studio. Join the revolution of Rock 'n' Roll Fridays. SUBSCRIBE TO ROCK ’N’ FRIDAYS PODCAST! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEvn_21MsmWSK7fqOPNLjJA/videos Support the show It's Rock 'n' Roll Fridays! Facebook Youtube Instagram Website Got a Great Musical Story?...

Great interview with David Downham, owner of The Gradwell House Studios. Yes, it was originally a house with a basement studio/DIY show space in Maple Shade NJ on W. Gradwell Ave. The studio has since occupied a chop shop in Gloucester City (2002-2004), some slumlord's leaky-roofed shit-hole on Atlantic ave in Haddon Heights (2004-2016) and our new wonderful and permanent home just around the...

Great interview with Peter Brown of Loudo Guitars. At 14, he took apart his Squire Stratocaster, and then hastily reassembled it when he saw his mom’s reaction. It wasn’t until Brown discovered the Roberto-Venn School of Luthiery in Phoenix, Arizona, that he finally found his calling. At Roberto Venn, Brown trained himself to work long hours, performing complicated technical guitar repairs and hon...

Great interview with Yvette Lopez about music, a new album, posing in Playboy, traveling with her family band as a child and recording in Berlin.  Yvette Anna Marie Lopez was born in Santa Fe, New Mexico into a family of musicians, and has been inclined to dance from a very early age. A trained Spanish dancer, she forayed into the world of modelling at the age of 17.  One of the most loved models...

Great interview with Lisa Bouchelle who talks about her new album, singing with major musical stars and playing live across the country. Lisa Bouchelle has sung backup for Bruce Springsteen, dueted in concert with Jon Bon Jovi on his country hit "Who says You Can't Go Home," and has toured with and/or opened for Train, Bryan Adams, Don Felder of The Eagles, Blues Traveler, Meat Loaf...

Great interview with Nancy Barile. She along with countless other women in the city in the early 1980s,  was an integral part of Philadelphia’s punk and hardcore scenes, as a promoter, manager and writer. Nancy Barile, decided to write her own memoir, I’m Not Holding Your Coat . Now in its 2nd edition, the book struck a chord.  From disaffected Catholic schoolgirl and 1970s music fanatic to instig...

Great interview with Jessica Magoch about performing live, her diverse musical background, the new sound of Jazz Hop and working with Joe Nicolo. Jessica Magoch pours a glam cocktail of swing, hip hop, blues and rap. Originally from Queens, NY, Jessica and her band reside in and near the Philadelphia area. They are winners of the PHL Live Music Award for Jazz and ranked 13 out of 100 of years best...

Interview with Kat Souponetsky (née Katerina Kramarchuk). She is a composer, pianist and educator based in Philadelphia whose music has been described as "quick-witted, tightly constructed and ruefully introspective, with propulsive, sometimes jazzy rhythms and suave textures" (The Oregonian). Her works have been performed and broadcasted across the globe at respected venues such as The...

The Greatest Music Poster Story Ever Told. It is a classic interview with Mitch Diamond who through various circumstances came to meet Ravin’ Ray who would introduce Mitch to a loaded gun, his girlfriend, swing dancing, beers at a VFW hall, Alaska, The Country Music Hall of Fame, $60,000 in cash and one of the greatest finds in concert poster history. Mitch Diamond has a love affair with music all...

Great Chat with Mark Brown of Hambone Relay. Mark talks about his music, move to the west coast and meeting Neal Evans. With elements of blues, jazz, funk and rock & roll, Hambone Relay redefines the modern organ trio with their unique brand of improvisational jam music. Since their founding in 2012, the band has played between 75-100 shows a year and have shared the stage with such great band...

Great chat with John Torres telling a story of playing with Jason Bonham the great English drummer. Simply put, The John Torres Band is an American rock and roll band. And much like rock and roll, the band has its influence in soul, country and all-around groove music. John describes his sound as “South Jersey” – acoustic guitars, a little slide, woodsy violins and some progressive soul voices tha...

Great chat with Barry Hollander, Collingswood Musician, guitar player and songwriter. Barry tells his story of meeting Pat Martino at Chris Jazz Cafe in Philadelphia, PA. Barry has been playing guitar since Gerald Ford was president. He is currently performing with Jazz group. "Stolen Moments", Bluegrass band " Jersey CornPickers" , "Love City Music Collective" under...