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LA singer/songwriter/guitarist Devon Thompson returns to the show to talk about her new EP "Skin", her deal with Gibson Guitars, Olivia Rodrigo, and much more... Music Devon Thompson "Straightjacket" Devon Thompson "I Love You But It Hurts Too Much" https://www.devonthompsonmusic.com/about-5 theme song "So Pretty" by The Charms Produced and Hosted by Steev R...

Jim Healey, who's been making music over 20 years, joins us on the show to talk about some of the bands he's been a part of including Blood Lightning, Set Fire, and We're All Gonna Die etc.. We also talk about the Dean Jackson tribute show which featured spirited performances from Gang Green, The FU's, Tree, Riche Parsons and a Jerry's Kids reunion... Music Blood Lightning &quo...

Kerry Alexander of the ultra-cool Minneapolis band Bad Bad Hats joins us on the show to talk about the band's history and their brand new self-titled fourth album on Don Giovani Records... Music Bad Bad Hats "My Heart Your Heart" Bad Bat Hats "TPA" https://www.badbadhats.com/ Theme song "So Pretty" by The Charms Produced and Hosted by Steev Riccardo https://www.in...

Episode 300 brings us Tom Wilson, who has been on road crews and toured the World with The Cure, Depeche Mode, Shakira, Janet Jackson etc and was also in the pit in the early Boston hardcore days. We are also joined by Gypsy Moths guitarist and former Taang! Records staffer Chris Conway! Plus Dorchester's own Herb Morsiglio, who engineered many of our earlier episodes at New Alliance, makes a...

Chris Pearson joins us on the show to talk about Spiller, a great new Boston band made up of members of Gang Green, Jerry's Kids, Underball, and Green Magnet School. We also talk about Chris' aforementioned 90's band, WDJM, and more... Music Spiller "The Sparkler" Spiller "God Save The Queens" theme song "So Pretty" by The Charms https://spillerdadpunk.ban...

Carissa Johnson has made quite a name for herself in the last nearly ten years with her songwriting and fantastic recordings. She joins us on the show to talk her recent single "Congratulations", touring, living in Brooklyn and much more... Music Carissa Johnson "Congratulations" Carissa Johnson "I Surrender" Theme music "So Pretty" by The Charms Produced an...

Mission Of Burma guitarist Roger Miller joins us on the show to talk about the journey that brought him to Boston from Ann Arbour, MI, and the subsequent success of one of America's most influential bands. Music Mission Of Burma "This Is Not A Photograph" Mission Of Burma "Laugh The World Away" theme song "So Pretty" by The Charms Produced and Hosted by Steev Ricc...

On this episode, we are joined by Miss Lyn and Blowfish from Boston Groupie News... https://www.bostongroupienews.com/ Music Blame It On Whitman "Marigold" The Real Kids "Small Town" theme song "So Pretty" by The Charms Produced and hosted by Steev Riccardo #Blowingsmokewithtwistedrico #Podcast

Andrea Gillis has been making great music for the past twenty years. She also played a huge role in the success of one of the Boston area's best dive bars, the now defunct, Abbey Lounge. We have a great talk about her music, The Abbey, and much more. Enjoy! Music Andrea Gillis "About A Girl" The Andrea Gillis Band "All Over Again" Theme song "So Pretty" by The Cha...

Leah Callahan returns to the show to talk about her new album "Curious Tourist", songwriting, and other groovy stuff... Music Leah Callahan "Super" Leah Callahan "Ordinary Face" The Dogmatics "I Love Rock N Roll" theme song "So Pretty" by The Charms Produced and Hosted by Steev Riccardo

Jerry Lehane and James Young from The Dogmatics return to the show and bring along Rudy Childs, the man who produced and Directed The Dogmatics "Dogumentary"...whenever there's a Dogmatic around, its always a good time... Music The Dogmatics "I Can't Get Over You" The Dogmatics "I Love Rock N Roll" Theme song "So Pretty" by The Charms https://regentt...

On this episode, we are joined by Emily Doran and Andy Excuse from the Boston punk band, Hammered Saint... Music Hammered Saint "Steal The Show" Hammered Saint "Dirty Work" The Dogmatics "I Love Rock N Roll" theme song "So Pretty" by The Charms Produced and Hosted by Steev Riccardo

Chris Porter returns to the show to talk about the upcoming "The Town And The CityFestival" which is happening on April 26/27 in downtown Lowell Massachusetts Music Muck And The Mires "This Time I know I'm Right" Theme song "So Pretty" by The Charms Produced and Hosted by Steev Riccardo

Comic Brandon Battick, who is also the host of the Metal podcast "Disturbing The Priest" joins us the show to talk Metal, Comedy, and other cool stuff... Music Kind "Snag" Catching Hell "Twilight Mind" theme song "So Pretty" by The Charms Produced and Hosted by Steev Riccardo

Marc Pinansky, leader of the popular Boston band, The Family Township, joins us on the show to talk about the new Township record. We also talk about Marc's previous band, Runner and The Thermodynamics, who had quite a run of their own... Music The Family Township "Youngblood" The Family Township "Cross The Line(Oh Andrea)" The Dogmatics "I Love Rock N Roll" theme...

Devon Thompson, who is one of the coolest young singer/songwriter/guitar players on the rise, joins us on the show to talk about growing up in LA and the drive that is getting her music noticed. With an array of attention getting superb tunes and ambitious videos, her star power is striving right before our very eyes... Music Devon Thompson "Soft Like Water" Devon Thompson "I Love Y...

Rev. Hank Peirce returns to the show and we hit on a myriad of topics. Also, great new tunes from The Family Township and The Sleeveens. Music The Family Township "Youngblood" The Sleeveens "Aretha Franklin" The Dogmatics "I Love Rock N Roll" theme song "So Pretty" by The Charms Produced and Hosted by Steev Riccardo

Deap Vally came out of the box hard in 2011 and within two years were playing Glastonbury, Bonnaroo, and Reading Festival. The duo of Lindsey Troy and Julie Edwards released three great albums, a bunch of singles and EP's, a collab with Flaming Lips (Deap Lips) in 2019 and toured extensively since their formation. In September, they announced that they were doing their farewell tour in 2024 an...

Freewheeling Keith Bennett returns to the show to talk about Death Ray Vision, Casket Rats, Wrecking Crew, and other groovy stuff... Music Death Ray Vision "From The Raptors" Death Ray Vision "Behead The King" Theme song "So Pretty" by The Charms Produced and Hosted by Steev Riccardo #DeathRayVision

Jonathan Anastas returns to the show to talk about the re-issue of the classic straight edge hardcore album "Brotherhood on Bridge Nine. Originally released in 1983 as the fourth title on Boston's iconic X-CLAIM! record label, DYS is celebrating 40 years of Brotherhood with a special edition of their classic LP through Bridge Nine Records. This anniversary pressing compiles both sides of...

WMFO radio personality and host of "Skybar Rising" joins us on the show to talk about the year 2023 in music. We pick and talk about some of our favorite songs, shows etc of the past year... Music Gypsy Moths "Tilt-A-Whirl Moving Targets "Make It Easy" Theme song "So Pretty" by The Charms Produced and Hosted by Steev Riccardo

On this episode, we are joined by Cliff Hanger and Bill Close of the legendary Boston hardcore punk band The Freeze, who were one of the originals from the early 80's scene. The Freeze contributed the title track of the "This Is Boston Not LA" compilation and have gone on to release a multitude of albums since then, including "Land Of The Lost", which is highly regarded as...

Peter Prescott was the drummer of one of the most important and influential bands in American music history - Mission Of Burma. We have a great conversation about Peter's roots, his time in Mission Of Burma, Volcano Suns, Kustomized, The Peer Group, and his current project Mini Beast. Couldn't find a better way to end 2023, which was an historic year for this show... Music Mission Of Burma...

This special episode of the podcast features our choices for the top 20 best songs of 2023...The Alarm...Crystal Canyon...Moving Targets...and more Music featured on this episode Kristin Hersh "Miss Haha" The Croaks "Big Bug" Survival Guide "Lady Neptune" Crystal Canyon "Judy Moody" The Alarm "Whatever" Theme song "So Pretty" by The Charm...

Actress/Author Christine Elise McCarthy joins us on the show and talks to us about her acting career("Beverly Hills 90210", Childs Play" etc), her fantastic short film/book "Bathing And The Single Girl", and her early involvement with SS Decontrol and the Boston hardcore scene. Music The Dogmatics "I Love Rock N Roll" SS Decontrol "Glue" Theme music &qu...