The Rock-N-Roll Show Podcast

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the Rock-N-Roll Show Podcast! This week I share another set of hidden gems—rock songs that should have been hits but somehow stayed under the radar. This week's list are all loud, high-energy, gritty tracks that deserve your attention, and while you might not have heard of them before, you won't be able to forget them once you do. So give these tunes a listen...

Send us Fan Mail This week, I'm reviewing the Zac Brown Band concert at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, CT on April 27th, 2025. I'll share my history with the band starting back in 2015, and how their their live shows have maintained their consistency over the years. Whether you're a die-hard ZBB fan or just know their hits, I continue my efforts to share insights and clips fro...

Send us Fan Mail In celebration of Independence Day, I'm sharing my top 10 favorite songs about or inspired by July 4th. Beyond just the celebration, these tracks encompass themes about America and American ideals, and still rock. So have a safe, happy, healthy July 4th weekend and please join me for a run-down of my favorite songs about America, this week on the Rock-N-Roll Show Podcast! Pod...

Send us Fan Mail This week, I talk with 16-year-old guitar prodigy Devlin Jack Guttridge. Devlin shares his musical journey from picking up the violin in third grade to falling in love with the guitar thanks to his mom and Ozzy Osbourne's 'Diary of a Madman.' He discusses pivotal moments like joining the School of Rock, and moving to Miami where he started jamming with gigging bands...

Send us Fan Mail In this week’s episode of The Rock-N-Roll Show Podcast, I review the unforgettable Dweezil Zappa Rox(Postroph)Y concert at New York City’s Town Hall. We got to witness a killer 26-song set celebrating the 50th anniversary of Frank Zappa’s Apostrophe and Roxy & Elsewhere albums. From “Don’t Eat the Yellow Snow” to “Muffin Man,” Dweezil’s insanely talented and delightfully weird...

Send us Fan Mail Join me this week for a special Father's Day episode featuring my seven favorite songs about fathers. While rock music is abundant with songs about mothers, tracks about dads are less common, and often less flattering. I'll share the range of songs about fathers, exploring stories of regret, resilience, and the complexities of fatherhood through songs by legends like Bru...

Send us Fan Mail Join me this week as I dive deep into the musical journey of my old pal Doug Gouger, aka NovA from The Black Holes. NovA shares his early musical influences, his evolution from playing ukulele to forming rock bands, and his collaborative work with notable musicians like Dream Theater's Jordan Rudess. We discuss everything from his songwriting process to his memorable live per...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the start of season three of the Rock-N-Roll Show Podcast! In this episode, we are sharing some more hidden rock gems—songs that should have been hits but somehow flew under the radar. Get ready to explore tracks like 'Moonbeam Woman' by Freak Power, 'SOB' by Lisa Marie Presley, 'Texas' by Chris Rea, 'Take It Off' by The Donnas, &...

Send us Fan Mail This week, we have a compelling conversation with Diane Allen, an international speaker, violinist, author, and expert authority on the Flow State. Diane shares her fascinating journey from growing up in Cleveland, Ohio to becoming a professional violinist and concert master, and then a successful professional speaker. Discover the pivotal moments that shaped her career, her evolu...

Send us Fan Mail Happy April Fool's Day! This week, we present our 10 favorite rock songs with the word 'fool' in the title. From classic tracks like 'Fool in the Rain' by Led Zeppelin to soulful hits like Aretha Franklin's 'Chain of Fools,' we explore a range of songs that capture various aspects of being a fool—from love to being different to being politic...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to our milestone 50th episode! This special installment kicks off a new series called 'Hidden Gems,' showcasing great rock songs that were never hits. To be featured, songs must have failed to break into the Hot 100 top 40, come from defunct acts, and be available on both Apple Music and Spotify. This week, we'll hear songs from a guy named Kim, a band that...

Send us Fan Mail This week, just in time for St. Patrick's Day, your host Alex Gadd shares his top 10 favorite Irish rock-n-roll artists. From the sweeping musical influences of traditional Irish music on American folk and country to modern rock, Alex dives into the history, cultural significance, and personal anecdotes of the artists that made the list. Join us to find out who made the cut,...

Send us Fan Mail This week's episode features an in-depth review of modern Blues master Joe Bonamassa's live performance at the Beacon Theater in NYC. Alex recounts his experience celebrating his birthday with an incredible concert, sharing highlights and insights, along with some dynamite clips from the show, that will make the show come alive for you. Tune in to hear about Joe's j...

Send us Fan Mail This week, we've got a great interview with Canadian guitarist Chris Eveland, who has spent his life playing and teaching music to people all over North America. From learning music from his grandfather to his early bands to his teaching guitar in person and online, to his current gig playing with SOS: The Abba Experience, Chris has had a fascinating journey and we can't...

Send us Fan Mail This week, in preparation for this year's Academy Awards on March 2, we dive into the best rock-n-roll songs that have been nominated for Best Original Song. Of the hundreds of songs that have been nominated, it was a challenge to find 10 really good ones that rose above the movies they were nominated for, and hold up today. But we did it, and we're excited to share our...

Send us Fan Mail This week, in celebration of Valentine's Day, we explore the rock-n-roll songs that pierce the heart and communicate something meaningful about love. There have been so many great rock-n-roll love songs over the years - it feels like that's what rock-n-roll music was created to do - well, expressing feelings about love AND lust. This episode focuses on mostly the former....

Send us Fan Mail This week, I talk with Ken Rusk, an accomplished entrepreneur, mentor, and author of the bestseller 'Blue Collar Cash.' Ken shares his journey from running a construction business to helping others achieve fulfilling careers, and reveals his surprising musical pursuits. Dive into Ken's story of learning drums at 48, his take on the value of blue-collar work, and how...

Send us Fan Mail This week, I've got another concert review for you. I went to see the Eagles at the Sphere and it was just an amazing experience. While I'm not an Eagles fan, this show is one of the most memorable ones I've ever attended. And if there was ever an episode to watch here on YouTube, this one is it - it's full of video of the show, which in the Sphere takes concer...

Send us Fan Mail This week, we have a very special episode with Ukulele virtuoso Derick Sebastian. Derick shares the story of how he came to the Ukulele, and how it's changed his life. He shares stories and music with us, and now, he's written a book, entitled Daydreaming with Purpose , which will be released at the end of January, 2025. It's a special episode with a special musicia...

Send us Fan Mail This week, I’ve got a Phish concert review for you, from the Dec 29, 2024 show at MSG. There’s a lot of history with this band for me, and I’ll take you through that and the show itself. So let me know what you think, on this very personal episode of The Rock-N-Roll Show Podcast! =========================== Connect with us on social media! YouTube Instagram TikTok Facebook

Send us Fan Mail This week, we wrap-up the year with a review of the 39 previous episodes of the show that we've put out. It's a chance to take stock of what we've accomplished so far, and our chance to thank you all for joining and supporting us with every like, subscribe, and comment! There's a lot packed into a 10-minute episode, so please join us for this review of where we...

Send us Fan Mail This week, I review the recent Southside Johnny & the Asbury Jukes show that I saw on Dec. 6, 2024 at The Warehouse at FTC in Fairfield, CT. It ended up being the band's third to last show ever, as Johnny Lyon retired from performing for health reasons just a week later after being forced to leave the stage just a few songs into his final performance. So this show takes o...

Send us Fan Mail This week, we unwrap our Favorite Christmas Songs. It's a double-stuffed episode of our 20 favorite Christmas songs, AND our 3 favorite Hanukkah songs. This episode will take us up to Christmas Eve, so we won't have an episode on Dec. 17th, but please share this episode with your friends and let us know what your favorite Christmas songs are in the comments!  And most of...

Send us Fan Mail This week, we have an interview with Sam Globus, our first doctor! Sam is a PhD in genetics who is also a die-hard music fan. He's spent his life seeing concerts, and he shares some of his unforgettable concert memories with us. From his first concert to his children's' first shows all these years later, Sam's positivity and passion shine through. Also, find ou...

Send us Fan Mail This week, we take a moment to say thank you to all of you as our channel surpassed 1,000 subscribers. With Thanksgiving coming up, it was the perfect time to explore songs that give thanks, so please join us for our run through the list of our favorite songs about gratitude, this week on the Rock-N-Roll Show Podcast! =========================== Connect with us on social media! Yo...