029 - The Boxmasters - Billy Bob Thornton & JD Andrew give us the lowdown on their new album Light Rays plus great rock stories, confessions and more!
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Billy Bob Thronton & JD Andrew also know as The Boxmasters talk about their new album, Light Rays. They also get into their love of music, the importance of radio and DJs to them growing up, how they work together when it comes to writing their music Plus influences like Frank Zappa and how Franks music helped Billy Bobs write his Sling Blade script. And “Bud” reminds of that he has a confession!
Show Notes:
Billy Bob Thornton - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/billybobapalooza?ref=hl
Boxmasters – Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theboxmasters/
Boxmasters website: https://www.theboxmasters.com/
Boxmasters on Instagram: @the_boxmasters_official
JD Andrew – Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000691331966
New album; Light Rays can be found streaming everywhere, or you can buy a vinyl or CD at your local music store or the big guy…. https://www.amazon.com/Light-Rays-Boxmasters/dp/B08CWM6ZK4/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=the+boxmasters&qid=1603062762&sr=8-1
Boxmasters Videos:
Turn It Over: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hyvsOytuk2o
Beautiful: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U1Fi3m1o02g
That Mountain – featuring “Bud” on drums: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D7iHaCfQEn8
It Only Hurts When I Pee: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RqHKGjjRP5w
I’ll Give You A Ring When You Give Me Back My Balls: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7sPUYwxSU1o
She Looks Like Betty Page: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hewpxRCxaBE
Bud talks about playing Frank Zappa’s Holiday In Berlin while writing the script for Sling Blade: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L1iVLEELtqE
JD talks about one of his favorite concerts featured the Old ‘97s. Take a listen: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zFsCCh0RePk
028 - Jon Scott - He not only lost his job over John Cougar Mellencamp, but Jon put Tom Petty on the map!
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This episode we speak with Jon Scott. Jon is credited for not only literally discovering Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers’ first album, but making the band one of the biggest in the world. Jon has a fantastic book titled: Tom Petty & Me – My Rock ‘n’ Roll Adventures with Tom Petty. This is an amazing story told by our good friend Jon Scott who lived it all!
Show Notes:
Follow Jon
Facebook: Jon Scott
Instagram: Jon Paul Scott
You can get an autographed (autographed by Jon, not Tom!) copy of Jon Scott’s book: Tom Petty & Me https://tompettyandme.com/
Mudcrutch Depot Street video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nwGFoGsEGMU
John Cougar Mellencamp – Chestnut Street Revisited https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v0DfhtcFqfg
Tom Petty – Listen To Her Heart: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HlIegN1unss
John Talks about Keith Moon dropping off Sweet Sweet Connie, if you don’t know who Sweet Sweet Connie is., take a look: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2SiZ-fXY2xg
Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers: Runnin Down A Dream live: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qv4-m-cIZf4
Prince, Tom Petty, Steve Winwood, Jeff Lynne and others -- "While My Guitar Gently Weeps" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6SFNW5F8K9Y
TOM PETTY presents THE HEARTBREAKERS & STEVIE NICKS (Live Hyde Park 2017): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g97qPDbZACY
The last live song from his last live performance from Tom: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f4kmZpXGqlw
027 - The Tubes lead singer Fee Waybill talks new album, Quay Lewd, Rocky Horror, and one of his worst times on (or off) the stage!
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This episode we speak with Tubes lead singer Fee Waybill. The Tubes started in San Francisco’s glam band back in the 70’s. They had hits such as Don’t Touch Me There, Sushi Girl, She’s a Beauty, Mondo Bondage and the iconic White Punks On Dope. Fee has a new album; Fee Waybill Rides Again which is produced by long time friend Richard Marx. We talk about that along with what he found hidden in his mom’s house, the ghost town he used to live in, how his alter-ego Quay Lewd was created, Rocky Horror Show, Tim Curry and lots more!
Show Notes:
Fee’s website: https://feewaybill.com/
TheTubes website: www.thetubes.com
Follow Fee or the Tubes at:
Facebook: thetubes
Instagram: thefeewaybill or thetubesgroup
Twitter: @thetubesgroup
You can purchase an autographed CD copy of Fee’s album through his website https://feewaybill.com/
New lyric video for Fee’s song “Faker”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m4juU5DxLzE
“Don’t Want to Pull the Trigger” from Fee’s new album: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vt9oilCV-6k
Fee Waybill & Ronnie Montrose’ version of Another Brick In The Wall, Part 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aID9LHSk6UQ
The Tubes appear on the Cher show: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wmp_eNA1IeY
Watch the insanity of the Tubes during this 1983 performance of White Punks On Dope https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-JmXc4d_J3Q
Don’t’ Touch Me There with Re Styles: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KyQnIUq5xzQ
The Tubes sing Sushi Girl on SCTV – (Jump to 13:46) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NEP0xBsc0IY
Fee sings Aerosmith’s Walk This Way with Steve Lukather: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9rB6wm2e4W4
Fee with the Foo Fighters singing Miss The Misery: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LyMhVFM74Oo
Fee along with Clarence Clemmons & Martha Davis in Bill & Teds Excellent Adventure: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ywbJvbUj9qw
Here is a taste of Eric Idol’s “What About Dick” - skip to 1:06, (you can purchase the entire show on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WYYzlTpUVw4
Fee talks about see the original KNACK - Here is there hit song: “Pretty Daisy”.
Fee’s bonus round prize!
026 - Fingerprints Record Store owner Rand Foster gives us the lowdown on Record Store Day appearances by Foo Fighters, Al Jardine, Richard Sherman plus craziest events that happened at his store.
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This episode we are speaking with Rand Foster who is a local record store owner. Rand started his store in the 90’s and now has grown it to be a very successful business, where some of the biggest names in music have come to play live. We talk with Rand about opening his shop, his love of music, the struggles during the pandemic, Record Store Day, and the musical acts that he has had play at his shop over the years! Fingerprints Music is located in Long Beach, California, and has everything new and all sorts of used CDs, Vinyl and books.
Rand tells us about starting the store, and musical events that include The Foo Fighters, Al Jardine, Richard Sherman, Record Store Day, Some of the craziest events at the store, how he is dealing with the business during the pandemic, plus some great “Bonus Round” answers!
Show Notes:
Follow Fingerprints at:
Facebook: fingerprints music
Instagram: fingerprints music
Twitter: @FingerprintsLB
Fingerprints website. Sign up for updated music releases, events and more! www.fingerprintsmusic.com
Official Record Store Day website: https://recordstoreday.com/
If you want to know more about the Depeche Mode “riot” incident, here is a video clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oKPtQojA8ws
Local news coverage of Fingerprints: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jaBPpOiH1po
Prophets of Rage performing at Fingerprints (quality is not great!) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=COeWuM9tOqs
Al Jardine – performs Sloop John B: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ttp6H5I6nQ4
Local news coverage on the Foo Fighters concert: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dZPbbU6o6r0
Rival Sons play live at Fingerprints: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2dTodMpxuCU
Chrissie Hynde – Talk Of The Town: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MCn21C5jczw
King Tuff live performance from Record Store Day 2018: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l1ARXOeVeqA
Camper Van Beethoven live performance: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=he8q1SPGre0
Howlin’ Rain performs live: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oHQEeoNqjlg
Rivers Cuomo /Weezer performs Suzanne at Fingerprints: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YodZgfpViao
Damien Rice live at Fingerprints: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XDvOWEfKZSA
025 - Talking Heads drummer Chris Frantz joins us to talk about his new book Remain In Love - plus David Byrne, The Ramones, Andy Warhol, CBGBs, Lou Reed & More!
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This episode we speak with Talking Heads Drummer, Chris Frantz. Chris has a new memoir book titled: “Remain in Love, Talking Heads, Tom Tom Club, Tina”. Chris talks with us about forming the band with David Byrne & Tina Weymouth, hanging with Andy Warhol, opening for the Ramones on their first tour, and the last time the band played live as David Byrne walks off the stage in the middle of the concert. Chris has many great stories you won’t want to miss!
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SHOW NOTES:
Follow Chris:
Facebook: Chris Frantz
Instagram: frantzchris
Twitter: @ChrisFrantzTTC
Autographed copies of Chris’ new Book: “Remain In Love – Talking Heads, Tom Tom Club, Tina” can be found here: https://premierecollectibles.com/frantz
Talking Head on American Bandstand: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PEn1A0Cp1cI
Talking Heads first single: Psycho Killer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vmmvtX0IUHU
Talking Heads “Stay Up Late” video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=imWnuirIL8o
Talking Heads: “Once In A Lifetime” video
Talking Heads: “Stop Making Sense” concert video
Burning Down The House: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_3eC35LoF4U
Tom Tom Club doing “SexyThing” on Late Night with David Letterman: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4DRlRFFiS-Y
Tom Tom Club: Genius Of Love: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aCWCF19nUhA
Tom Tom Club; Wordy Rappinghood (Live - 2009): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X0Fs8IFTFDE
Special thanks to Poppy (right) for allowing us to cut into his dinner time for the interview!
024 - Robby Krieger, guitarist for the Doors explains what is was really like working with Jim Morrison + The new album: "The Ritual Begins at Sundown".
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This show we’re talking with the one and only guitarist for The Doors Robby Krieger. Robby has a new album titled: The Ritual Begins at Sundown. Not only do we talk about the album, but we get into The Doors. We ask Robby what is was really like working with Jim Morrison, John Densmore and Ray Manzerek. We talk about writing Light My Fire, one of Robby’s most well known songs, and he tells us about the night Jim Morrison trashed the recording studio after recording “The End”. Plus so much more! This is a rare moment and a very special one for us.
Follow Robby at:
Facebook: @officialrobbykrieger
Instagram: officialrobbykrieger
Twitter: official Krieger
Robby’s website: https://robbykrieger.com/
Robby’s New Album: The Ritual Begins at Sundown can be found at your local music stores or the big guy! https://www.amazon.com/Ritual-Begins-At-Sundown/dp/B084WKVNQP
Signed copies available here while supplies last: https://www.newburycomics.com/products/robby_krieger-the_ritual_begins_at_sundown_cd_autographed?variant=32680786559081
The Drift – from Robby’s new album The Ritual Begins at Sundown https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zdo00ovpwbA&feature=youtu.be
Hot Head - from Robby’s new album The Ritual Begins at Sundown: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gVwPfzzN8dQ
Break on through performed At Daryl’s House featuring Robby, Ray Manzerek, Daryl Hall and Kenny Aronoff on drums. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b7QHzQ_xCnU
Robby playing with Alice In Chains in 2018 – Rooster: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kzirJ-ls7WM
Mae West singing Light My Fire: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RGNOwCzpq3E
Check out Robby’s art at - Art For Cause – Robby’s charity that he sells his artwork for: https://www.artforacause.net/
Kenny Aronoff - the hardest drummer in the music industry, hangs with us and talks, Mellencamp, Seger, Fogerty, Pumpkins and more!
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This show is with one of the hardest working drummers in the music industry, Kenny Aronoff. Kenny has been the drummer for many bands including: John Mellencamp, Bob Seger & John Fogerty. We talk with Kenny about his book: Sex, Drums & Rock n Roll. Along with his many stories and experiences in the music world! Kenny has toured with: Bob Seger, Smashing Pumpkins, John Fogerty and more - Kenny has 1300 gold, platinum and diamond record awards to prove it! Don’t miss this amazing conversation!
Show Notes:
Website: www.kennyaronoff.com
Facebook: @Kenny Aronoff official
Instagram: Kenny Aronoff
Twitter: @Aronoff Official
Speaking engagements: cal@calentertainment.com
Order Kenny’s book: Sex, Drums, Rock ‘n’ Roll https://www.amazon.com/Sex-Drums-Rock-Roll-Business/dp/1495007936/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1472764368&sr=8-1&keywords=kenny+aronoff
AUDIO VERSION READY BY KENNY COMING SOON!
Cool Videos:
John Mellencamp on SCTV: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sWE_Ud0fqqI
Kenny playing on tour with John Fogerty: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=awuFFuykg3Y
Playing with John Mellencamp: Born in the USA : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6gww1opBRxU
Mellencamp live concert from 1992: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wrOj8YZSLLc
Playing live with Bob Seger: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TEBwq4A1wsU
Playing with Steel Panther – You Really Got Me: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_lUEUJe2AO4
Kenny Aronoff plays Whole Lotta Love with Lzzy Hale, Slash, Billy Gibbons, Robin Zander, Rick Nielsen, Marc LaBelle & more https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jflw7G9T4tk
One more from Lzzy Hale: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OOrnL5rXV-Q
022 - Yes' front man Jon Anderson talks new album, writing music, Beatles, sounds, fairies, the 4th dimension + Rock & Roll!
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This episode we are joined by the one any only front man for the band “Yes”, Jon Anderson. Jon has just released a new album called 1000 Hands that is really amazing! In fact Rita hasn’t stopped listening to it since we did the interview a month ago.
Jon gives us the low down on the 50 plus artists that joined him on this album, that he began recording 30 years ago.
We also hear about Jon going to his first Beatles show with his brother, meeting Ringo & Paul, writing music, and then we discuss the 4th dimension with the fairies!
SHOW NOTES:
Website: www.Jonanderson.com
Or www.jonanderson1000hands.com
Instagram: jonandersonmusic
Facebook: @ thejonanderson
Order cool Jon Anderson – 1000 Hands CD, Vinyl & merch at: https://www.blueelan.com/store/jon-anderson/
Videos:
Makes Me Happy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HGXtbmI5PpY
WDMCF – Where Does Music Come From https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hPKuDkbQ8vs
Jon and his band live at EPCOT in Walt Disney World 3/12/2019 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A3ehhKT--D4
Yes with Geddy Lee at the Rock And Roll Hall of Fame induction: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t1-NsnlPc54
Owner of a Lonely Heart https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SVOuYquXuuc
Love Will Find A Way: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hrowi4hHz8A
Support your local music store by purchasing Jon’s new album, 1000 Hands, directly from them!
Other stuff Jon talked about:
Zap Mama: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tjWEJF3FQ1w
Jon’s Daughter Deborah Anderson’s new documentary film: Women of the White Buffalo: https://womenofthewhitebuffalo.com/home/
Special Thanks today to Meslissa Dragich – Cordero, Ryan Romenesko & Michael Jensen for putting together the interview!
021 - Jesse Colin Young - Youngbloods founder works with Steve Miller on a new version of Get Together + much more
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This mini episode we are talking with Jesse Colin Young. Jesse began the Youngbloods in the mid 60s and had hits like Get Together & Darkness Darkness along with an extensive solo career that is still going today. Jesse just rerecorded his famous song Get Together with friend Steve Miller. With 100% of the proceeds going to the WhyHunger charity started by Harry Chapin in the early 80s.
Jesse also talks about opening for Led Zeppelin, the day his house burned down but his studio was saved, and how he was one of the original founders of the No Nukes Concerts.
SHOW NOTES:
Follow on
Instagram: jessecolinyoung
Facebook: @jessecolinyoung
Website: https://www.jessecolinyoung.com/
New album:
Jesse Colin Young latest album: Dreamers - available where ever fine music is sold!
Cool Videos:
Get Together 2020 video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wUWPcI3t4Jk& Featuring Steve Miller
(Each time a fan listens to a SongAid song, the streaming proceeds will go to WhyHunger’s Rapid Response Fund . Content will be distributed through a partnership with leading music distribution company The Orchard and made available to fans listening on Spotify, Amazon Music, YouTube Music, Apple Music and sharing on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok.
All proceeds from SongAid will be used to expand WhyHunger's national Find Food Database, Texting service and Hotline connecting seniors, children, veterans, hourly workers and families impacted by hunger with free food and essential services, and to support frontline food pantries, small-scale farmers and food chain workers facing unprecedented risks and economic hardship during the COVID-19 crisis.)
WhyHunger website: https://whyhunger.org/
Out of the Darkness video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hRF07TxnqpI
Jesse Colin Young’s Tripping On My Roots videos. Get a sample here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DsTbHXYK4zU&feature=youtu.be
The Youngbloods - Get Together: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=34YUI3CmckA
The Youngbloods – Darkness Darkness: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2xC2JZ6NLv8
Jesse Colin Young – Darkness Darkness live from 2009: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=edCKPmEhRpU
Robert Plant’s version of Darkness Darkness: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3qd_rEYSyWY
Other stuff:
Saratoga War Horse Veteran’s Charity: https://www.saratogawarhorse.org/
Jesse’s daughter Jazzie Young’s website: https://www.jazzieyoung.com/
Special Thanks today to Ryan Romenesko & Michael Jensen for coordinating the interview!
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020 - Paul Williams joins us for a very personal and spiritual conversation about not only music, ghosts, gratitude & trust, but the Pandemic and Black Lives Matter!
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This is a very exciting show. We are talking with Paul Williams. Paul is known for his music writing for such groups as the Carpenters, Three Dog Night, David Bowie, Helen Reddy, The Muppets and so many more.. Paul is also president of ASCAP, which is a membership association comprised of over 750,000 songwriters, composers & music publishers.
We get into a very in depth conversation about the Covid 19 pandemic, Black Lives Matter, Mother earth, Phantom of the Paradise, and so much more. Paul get’s very REAL talking about his days as an alcoholic and becoming sober.
Paul just celebrated his 30th Anniversary of sobriety on March 15. We wish him a HUGE congratulations!
Show Notes:
Find Paul (Paulilama) at the following social media locations:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/impaulwilliams?lang=en
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paulielama2/
The official website: http://www.paulwilliamsofficial.com/
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Order Paul’s book: Gratitude & Trust: http://www.gratitudeandtrust.com/book/
The official ASCAP website: https://www.ascap.com/
Learn about publishers rights at: https://yourmusicyourfuture.com/
Hakeem Jeffries website: https://jeffries.house.gov/
Paul Williams Still Alive documentary trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZkD1Tr4b2vg The entire film can be found on Amazon Prime
Jon Vezner songwriter: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jon_Vezner
Cool Videos:
Paul in concert with friend and co-writer Jon Vezner.
The Carpenters – Rainbow Connection: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PYuE2roIkH0
The Muppets – Rainbow Connection: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WS3Lkc6Gzlk
Debbie Harry – Rainbow Connection: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h0Hd3uWKFKY
Serenty Prayer:
God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change,
Courage to change the things I can,
And wisdom to know the difference.
Bonus Round Notes:
Paul’s first Concert featured Sophie Tucker. See this brief clip about Sophie: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NyUlZm4O4yE
Paul mentions that one of his favorite concerts was the “Original Delaney & Bonnie & Friends” read up on them here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Original_Delaney_%26_Bonnie_%26_Friends
See the Original Delaney & Bonnie & Friends playing with Eric Clapton: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ir2eAEhtXvE