The City's Backyard

We go the backyard of Stamford, CT and chat with Sal Marino the author of the funny short book called Marriage Myth about the trials and tribulations ...and pitfalls of marriage! Sal Marino is.... - Author, Artist, Photographer, Musician, Humorist, Retired Businessman, - Single, Divorced, 21 year old son at University of Virginia - Philosopher (Everyone has an opinion) - Looking for my last love,...

The City's Backyard Podcast is thrilled to have producer and screenwriter  Emily Wachtel as our guest for this episode as we visit the backyard of Westport, Connecticut! Westport is where Joanne Woodward and Paul Newman lived and raised a family for many years together. It is also where transcripts of their lives for a period of time were discovered hidden away and forgotten about for many ye...

We are thrilled to talk with Swedish Americana/Folk Singer/Songwriter Sofia Talvik! Sofia checks in from her road tour while in Maine from her RV camper!  We  get to play some of her new tracks, chat about her songs, her tour and life on the road! Sofia is delightful and her music is spot on with the times we're living in.  She writes and sings beautifully! For more on Sofia log onto her webs...

SCREAM TAKER is a brand-new outfit fronted by Buffalo Music Hall of Fame vocalist Jim Crean (APPICE BORHTERS) , alongside French guitarist Steph Honde (PAUL DI’ANNO, HOLLYWOOD MONSTER) , and legendary drummer Vinny Appice (DIO, BLACK SABBATH, APPICE BROTHERS) . The three musicians have created a classic hard rock album in the vein of DIO , which is no surprise as Vinny Appice is one of the foundin...

We check in with Blues artist Patty Tuite! Patty Tuite is a singer/songwriter who embraces the genre of blues, rock music and beyond. Already having four highly acclaimed releases to her credit, Patty has just released her latest recording, which features a fantastic array of new material. Produced by Grammy award winner Paul Nelson, who also plays electric, slide and acoustic guitar on the album,...

We go out to Los Angeles, California with Hollywood Stunt man Chris Guzzi who is in the new Netflix series called DRIVE HARD :THE MALOOF WAY! We chat with Chris about the new show, his role as a safety stunt coordinator and how he landed this great gig on the cool new show! We chat about some other movies, tv shows, commercials, and music videos Chris has done stunts in, such as driving the Hummer...

We are featuring Americana  Singer/Songwriter Lara Taubman for this episode! It is sort of ironic that  Lara mentions in this podcast that she is 54 yrs old and we just so happen to be on episode 54! That must be a sign that the timing was perfect for her to be our guest in the city's backyard ! Here is the intro on her website about the new album she is releasing in September 2022!~ From Lar...

Michael Mugrage, songwriter / producer / multi-instrumentalist, began his career in 1974 with is band "Blessings". He inked a deal with ABC records in Hollywood and worked with the legendary producer Gary Katz of Steely Dan. Michael was invited to join Orleans of “Still the One” and “Dance with Me” fame as lead guitarist during their 1982’s recording of “One of A Kind”.  Michael toured w...

We check in again with Blues Rock Guitarist Paul Nelson! Paul Nelson is an American modern Grammy award winning blues/rock guitarist, producer, and songwriter. He has played and or recorded alongside artists such as Eric Clapton, Buddy Guy, and members of the Allman Brothers Band. He was the hand picked guitarist to join Johnny Winter 's band in 2010, performing on and producing several of Wi...

ABOUT THE HOLLYWOOD ALLSTARS ​ The Hollywood Allstars are the brainchild and handpicked Supergroup of Grammy Nominated Songwriter/Producer/Keyboardist, and former Epic/CBS Recording Artist, Steve Gaspár on Hammond Organ & Piano. A rare commodity, coming together between tours for fleeting and unforgettable performances. When assembled, The Allstars throw down High Octane Rockin' Funk with...

Sarah Halstead is an actor and comedian. Native of Flint, Michigan, Sarah moved to New York shortly after high school, landing plum roles in theatre productions and network daytime dramas. She's appeared in over 90 commercials, along with a slew of guest-star roles in both film and television. ​ http://www.sarahjhalstead.com/

Indie Rock artist and Stamford, Connecticut native Alan Chapell is grateful to be making music. His six albums are generating millions of Spotify and radio plays - and he’s fresh off of a wildly successful tour with the Gin Blossoms as well as concerts with Lisa Loeb, Everclear and Bighead Todd. Chapell’s live show gushes earnestness and charm, and he’s surrounded himself with some of the best mus...

The summer of 2022 has been a hot one! We head up to Redding Beer Company and podcast live to chat about beer, music and pizza! Our guests are chef Jeff from Factory Underground Tech, Dave the brewmeister and our friends from Pieology Pizza! 

The Appice Brothers are coming to New York for two shows in August! Carmine and Vinny!  The Cutting Room in NYC and a show in Niagara Falls! They will be playing all The Hits from Black Sabbath, Ozzy, Dio, Rod Stewart and more from The Brother's Career with their all star band! Jim Crean on vocals Jimmy Caputo on Bass and Artie Dillon on guitar! You do not want to miss this episode! These dru...

Maria Muldaur is best known world-wide for her 1974 mega-hit “ Midnight at the Oasis ,” which received several Grammy nominations, and enshrined her forever in the hearts of Baby Boomers everywhere; but despite her considerable pop music success, her 56-plus year career could best be described as a long and adventurous odyssey through the various forms of American Roots Music. During the Folk Revi...

It is always fun to check in with The City's Backyard's  gardening expert Michael Crose! We go over some great tips for the front and backyard and how to get that green thumb without spending a fortune! Listen to this fun episode about keeping your yard looking great for the summer! Michael is not only a geek about gardening but he loves podcasting and geeks out about his podcasting gear...

Podcasting LIVE in Westport, Connecticut and celebrate the Grand Opening Pop Up Event of Destination Haus in Westport! We chat with the owner Laureen Vellante and her vendors about the 4th of July Grand Opening! Destination Haus has two locations!  Montauk, New York and now in Westport! Behind Every Destination there is a journey!  For more check out their website! https://www.destinationhaus.com/

We check in with Blues Rock Guitarist Paul Nelson! Paul knows how to rock and also is a great interview. We chat about the evolution of "Blues Rock", his days with Johnny Winter and his take on the current music scene concerning the blues. Paul Nelson is an American modern Grammy award winning blues/rock guitarist, producer, and songwriter. He has played and or recorded alongside artists...

Born and raised in Los Angeles, California, Windy Wagner is one of Hollywood’s leading session vocalists, appearing on songs for top recording artists including Britney Spears, Selena Gomez, Kelly Clarkson, Miley Cyrus, Michael Bublé, Barbra Streisand, K.D. Lang, Neil Young, and Ringo Starr to name a few. As a touring singer, Windy has sung background on a world tour with k.d. lang and currently W...

An undisputed expert in the fine art of making hit music, JIM MESSINA’s legacy of musical genius spans five decades, three super groups, a vibrant solo career and scores of producing and engineering credits. While acting as producer/audio engineer for Rock & Roll Hall of Famers Buffalo Springfield , Messina ultimately joined the band as its bass player.  When “the Springfield” disbanded in 196...

Craft beer, food, music, family fun, and more at this awesome block party that is called Georgetown Day in Gtown, Connecticut! Check out the live podcast from the friendly Beer Park, listen to a conversation about all the great craft beer, and hang out with friends and neighbors by listening to this live podcast from Georgetown Day!  Spend your Sunday at Georgetown Day by listening now! https://ww...

This week it's a funny local comedian from the backyard of Stamford, Connecticut! Michael Motts Pelazza is our guest! Motts tears it up as usual and people love him in Fairfield  County so much that he has to do two nights to make sure everyone can see him for his almost sold out shows coming this month! Do not miss Motts at The Dressing Room Theater in Stamford at Curtain Call! Motts talks c...

They were recently written up in the New York Post about how music and art has come together in a home called "The Firehouse" in Brooklyn, New York! We are talking about Walter Kenul and his wife Janet Rutkowski along with friends and bandmate Susan Darmiento and artist Richard Humann! The band American Nomads practice their music at the Firehouse which became an American Dream that came...

We go to the backyard of Fairfield, Connecitcut with  Sandra Guibord!  Sandra was a MTV Video Vixen that became a  Wine writer/educator ! We chat about her past career as a former model and actress as well as her latest path to the vineyards which led to writing a book about wine! Sandra  started her career as a model and MTV Video Vixen  in the 80s and worked her way into the world of wine with S...

This week we celebrate blues music and great craft beer with Blues and Brews! We go out live to the event and podcast from Redding Beer Co with two blues hall of famers! We find out what the new beer releases are and what we have to look forward to this summer! We chat with  the brewers, the patrons and the musicians! It's out to the backyard beer garden and park at Redding Beer Company in Re...