Rob interviews Space Frehley!

Rob has been wanting to interview someone from a tribute band for a long time now ... and what perfect way to start this journey than to interview SPACE FREHLEY (A Tribute to Ace Frehley) and put out the interview on what would have been Ace's 75th birthday.

Not only does Space look like Ace (without the makeup) but he talks like him, sings like him and ... damnnnnn... he plays Ace Frehley songs note for note.. including the guitar solos .. he's the real deal folks! Space Frehley pays tribute to one of the greatest rock n' roll showmen in the history of rock n' roll and the history of on of the greatest bands ever ... KISS!

This is an interview like no other in that Rob gets not only to talk to Space himself but also his alter ego Aaron.

Rob and Space talk about:

When they both first got into KISS When they each met the original members of KISS Forming a "non-makeup" Kiss tribute band Space's upcoming shows The show in Teaneck, NJ (where Space met Ace's ex-girlfreind Lara) The new Space Frehley EP "FREH-QUENCY" Space Frehley's Guitar Collection (visit our YouTube channel for video from this segment) and much more!!!

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If you haven't seen Space Frehley in concert go to YouTube right now and check him out.

You can find Space's new EP anywhere you get your music.. also find Space on Facebook and Instagram and at his webiste : www.spacefrehley.com

Get some really cool SPACE FREHLEY T-Shirts, Sneakers and other cool items at : www.guitarnuttees.com !

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***** COPYRIGHT CLAIM: Space Frehley's cover versions of the songs, "TALK TO ME" and "RIP IT OUT" used with permission from Space Frehley

Sam and Rob record an impromptu podcast for Record Store Day 2026

Recorded on April 19, 2026 

They go over the albums they bought and some other recent purchases (Rob's Flea Market Finds)

ARTISTS MENTIONED ARE: Joan Jett & the Blackhearts Marshall Crenshaw Uncle Tupelo Olivia Newton John The Jayhawks The Who Sun Volt and more

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TURN OFF THE TV - TURN UP THE MUSIC

From the Archives Special Episode

With the recent passing of Chuck Negron (Three Dog Night) we are re-releasing our interview with Chuck that we did on Friday, July 24, 2020.

Rob & Matt interviewed Chuck Negron and this was only their second interview and most memorable.

Chuck had such great stories and memories to share from his early beginnings and his time in Three Dog Night (one of the greatest bands to ever form)

Chuck tells us of his beginnings playing basketball, his first group, three dog night, puppets, John Wayne.. we also play one of chuck's recent recordings.

Sit back and enjoy the time we got to spend with one of music's great singers CHUCK NEGRON.  You will be greatly missed.  RIP Chuck.

INTERVIEW WITH KURT REIL from the band THE GRIPWEEDS! Kurt talks to Know Good Music (Rob) about the new album JEM RECORDS presents a tribute to RAY DAVIES in which the Gripweeds have recorded two great cover versions : "See My Friends" and "Where Have All The Good Times Gone"

We also talk about what it takes to make a cover song great and a comparison between CDs and Vinyl Records.

Great interview

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SHOW 48 - THE HISTORY of the Music Video and MTV / Movie Review of TAPEHEADS & More 

Rob & Jeremy start off with a look at the a Top 10 list from 1981 (where we go over each song in some detail), Albums turning 50 / 40 / 30 for September, A Brief History of the Music Video & A Review of the 1988 film TAPEHEADS starring John Cusack & Tim Robbins.

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A Tribute to SINEAD OCONNOR - Special Edition Podcast

We (Rob & Matt) recorded a special podcast today where we talk about Sinead O'Connor who passed away on July 26, 2023 in Herne Hill London UK.

Sinead struggled throughout life despite being an incredible singer songwriter and finding fame (which most times doesn't matter at all).  

We all hoped Sinead would win against her demons but in the end they won.  We were looking forward to her touring again and a new album.

We were big fans of Sinead O'Connor's music from the start back in 1987 and followed her throughout her career and life.   We share our memories of Sinead throughout the years and we will tell you what our top 5 Sinead O'Connor songs are.

Thank you for listening!

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Today on KNOW GOOD MUSIC we talk with singer/songwriter : JESSE DANIEL EDWARDS

We talk to Jesse while he is relaxing poolside about his new incredible album "VIOLENSIA", growing up in a small California town milking goats, his time as tour manager with Morrissey and some details on one of his new songs "What Ever Happened To"

Jesse's voice is mesmerizing.  Think Morrissey meets Freddie Mercury meets Jeff Buckley!  

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A little bit about JESSE DANIEL EDWARDS :

Jesse Daniel Edwards is an alternative songwriter from the small mountain town of Cuyamaca, CA where he grew up without TV, internet, or significant exposure to the outside world. Leaving home at 16, he spent his late teens busking on street corners around the US and abroad.

While singing outside of bars on Music Row in Nashville, TN, Jesse struck up a friendship with the late Al Bunetta (John Prine). Bunetta served as a mentor to the young artist, encouraging Jesse to write and tour full-time in the years to follow.

After a sabbatical from touring, Jesse returned to the stage in 2021 with critically acclaimed Juni Ata - a collaborative project produced by Steve Cropper (Otis Redding, RCA), and arranger/co-producer Jacob Rosswog.  The resulting album "Saudade" charted successfully in the U.S. and abroad, while receiving significant airplay and garnering reviews in Mojo Magazine, American Songwriter, and the Associated Press.

2023 marks the vinyl re-release of 2012's "American Dreaming" (Cavity Search Records- Elliott Smith), and the summer release of piano rock opus "Violensia" (produced by Joe Chiccarelli- The Strokes, The Shins).

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COPYRIGHT CLAIM: The songs used on the podcast : "Backyard Party MDA", "Drop Dead and Die", "Whatever Happened To" and "Missed Call From Evangeline" used with permission from Jesse Daniel Edwards.

FORGOTTEN BANDS vol. 3

Today Rob and Matt talk about 6 bands who you may not have heard of or maybe completely forgot about from the 1960s / 1970s.  We like to do this once a year so this is our 3rd podcast talking about Forgotten Bands!

We tell you all about:

WISHBONE ASH APRIL WINE ELLEN MCLLEWAINE THIN LIZZY NITTY GRITTY DIRT BAND HUMBLE PIE

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We begin the podcast with Albums that are turning 50 and 40 years old in August and we talk about some new albums coming out soon.

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Rob and Matt talk with legendary singer / songwriter MELANIE!

We talk to Melanie about her experience at the original woodstock as one of only 3 solo performers.  Melanie goes into great detail about her experience; Starting with the moment she first heard of woodstock, flying for the first time in a helicopter and taking the stage in front of a massive audience (unlike anything she ever experienced).

We also talk about: Her #1 song (in 1970) BRAND NEW KEY and how she came up with the idea for the song (you won't believe what it was).  

Performing with Miley Cyrus (Backyard Sessions)

Melanie's new album MAGIC BUS.  This is a radio interview and music from 1972.  

We loved talking to Melanie and reliving many memories with her and you'll love this interview.

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A little bit about Melanie:

Melanie landed in the New York City music and radio scene in the late 1960’s. Her first single Beautiful People immediately became a turntable hit. Her first tour began with an impressive 40-day run of shows at Paris’ world-famous L’Olympia Theater at the personal invitation of Bruno Coquatrix. In the years to come she would entertain millions: at An Aquarian Exposition (the 1969 Woodstock Music Festival), at Carnegie Hall, and the Isle of Wight and Glastonbury music festivals, The Sydney Opera House, the South Korean DMZ, the Theatre Royal Drury Lane, the Royal Albert Hall, and other theaters, halls and beloved music clubs around the globe. Melanie launched Neighborhood Records, making her the first American woman to open a mainstream record label. She recorded over 20 chart hits and many have been re-recorded. Melanie received an Emmy after composing lyrics for the theme song of the hit television series Beauty and the Beast. “What Have They Done to My Song Ma” was re-recorded by Ray Charles with the Count Basie Band. Nina Simone delivered a remarkable rendition, as well. “(Lay Down) Candles in the Rain” was re-recorded by Mott the Hoople on their 1971 album Wildlife. Meredith Brooks and Queen Latifah later re-recorded the anthem. “Some Say (I Got Devil)" was re-recorded by Smith’s frontman Morrissey. Melanie has always known her calling in life was to entertain. Audiences have welcomed her to the stage for more than fifty years, and she continues to perform today.

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COPYRIGHT CLAIM: The songs used on the podcast : "Hearing the News", "Beautiful People", "Birthday of the Sun", "Brand New Key", "Look what they've done to my song, ma", and "Lay Down (Candles in the Rain)" used with permission from Melanie

Today we review of the ELVIS movie IT HAPPENED AT THE WORLD'S FAIR 

Today we talk about the 1963 film IT HAPPENED AT THE WORLD'S FAIR starring ELVIS, Gary Lockwood, Kurt Russell (his film debut), Yvonne Craig (batgirl) & Joan O'Brien!

We start the show with a some new albums that were released and some new albums coming out soon.  We get into some new music books, the 1982 world's fair (in Knoxville, TN) that Rob attended.. and then of course the movie and the movie soundtrack.

We tell you what we thought of IT HAPPENED AT THE WORLD'S FAIR.  This was Jeremy's second Elvis movie he's ever seen.  Not as good as King Creole and kind of an odd one (we thought).

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TURN OFF THE TV TURN UP THE MUSIC!

Thanks for listening - Rob & Jeremy

Today we talk about the 1958 film KING CREOLE starring ELVIS, Walter Matthau, Carolyn Jones, Dolores Hart & Vic Morrow.

We start the show with a TOP TEN from July of 1958 and then go into albums turning 50 years old and 40 years old. We tell you what we thought of King Creole (It's the first Elvis movie Jeremy has ever seen) and we go into the movie soundtrack.

Another great show!

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Today on KNOW GOOD MUSIC we talk with singer/songwriter/author : RICHARD BARONE from the 80s band THE BONGOS.

Richard is quite the music historian!  We talk about Richard's early days in music as the littlest DJ, promoting bands at 16, forming the Bongos, touring, moving to Greenwich village on the advise of Tiny Tim (who became one his good friends) and Richard's great new book all about Greenwich Village in the 60s called MUSIC + REVOLUTION!   You will learn alot after listening to this interview!  Highly informative.

*********** Richard's upcoming shows : PINUPS AT 50 (David Bowie Tribute) - June 30th - City Winery - New York City / PINUPS AT 50 (David Bowie Tribute) - July 2nd - City Winery - Philadelphia 

CARNEGIE HALL - Music + Revolution - Greenwich Village in the 60s - Music & readings from Richard's Book with special guests like Marshall Crenshaw (more to be announced) - November 19, 2023

To order Richard's book you can order anywhere you buy books.  Signed copies are available on Richard's website at: www.richardbarone.com

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A little bit about RICHARD BARONE:

Richard Barone is a recording artist, performer, producer, and author. Since pioneering the indie rock scene in Hoboken, NJ as frontman of The Bongos and then helping to launch the chamber pop movement with his solo debut “cool blue halo”, Barone has produced  numerous studio recordings and worked with artists in every musical genre. His list of collaborators includes Tony Visconti, Donovan, the late Lou Reed, and folk legend Pete Seeger. He has scored shows and staged all-star concert events at venues such as Carnegie Hall, the Hollywood Bowl, and SummerStage in Central Park. His memoir Frontman: Surviving The Rock Star Myth was published by Hal Leonard Books. His album Sorrows & Promises and his latest book, Music + Revolution, are celebrations of the 1960s music scene in Greenwich Village NYC, where Barone lives. He teaches the course “Music + Revolution” at The New School’s School of Jazz & Contemporary Music, has served on the Board of Governors of The Recording Academy (GRAMMYs), serves on the Advisory Board of Anthology Film Archives, and hosts Folk Radio on WBAI New York. 

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COPYRIGHT CLAIM: The songs used on the podcast : "Brave New World", "Numbers with Wings", "Did you ever have to make up your mind", "Bleeker Street" and "Glow in the Dark" used with permission from Richard Barone.

Today we talk about the band DEF LEPPARD!  We review the 2001 documentary HYSTERIA, our top 10 Def Leppard Songs, The concert that Rob missed in 1983, Things you may not have known about Def Leppard  & MORE!

Before we begin our main topic we talk about albums turning 50 & 40 years old (for June) and talk about some new music that is out and upcoming albums.

On this episode we cover some music people / bands (other than Def Leppard) like:

SMOKEY ROBINSON IAN HUNTER BOY GENIUS  and even MICHAEL BOLTON!

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Thanks for listening - Rob 

DAXX is back!

Rob's favorite band is Cheap Trick and it was only appropriate that Rob interview Daxx Nielsen to talk about the newest Cheap Trick album - ALL WASHED UP!  

This is Daxx's second time on the podcast.

Rob and Daxx talk about: THE NEW ALBUM (how it all came together) BLACKBIRD STUDIOS THE KENNEDY HONORS GENE SIMMONS WANG BOOM BANG and more! ****

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TURN OFF THE TV! and TURN UP THE CHEAP TRICK!

On show #43  Jim (rob) and Mike (matt) start off with some Music News (Owen Wilson looses his lifetime Stones pass! / Radio Friendly "gloryhole"?), New Music, Albums turning 50 in May, new music TV shows (Daisy Jones & the Six / Up Here) and we go over a list of the top 10 (alternative/new wave) songs of 1983!  

Artists mentioned on our list are : THE SMITHS, DAVID BOWIE, NEW ORDER & DEPECHE MODE to name a few. OUR MAIN TOPIC covers 3 bands that are quirky, odd ... maybe strange ... and they are The Presidents of the United States of America, They Might Be Giants & Sparks!

We've got a fun jam-packed show for you!

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Rob (Jim) and Matt (Mike) talk with Swedish singer/songwriter Chris Klafford

In 2017 Chris won (Swedish) Idol and in 2019 he came in 7th place on America's Got Talent.  His audition performance of John Lennon's "Imagine" had over 250 million views on YouTube (Chris' reposted audition video currently has 36 million views)

We talk to Chris about Idol, America's Got Talent, his visit to Nashville, his first full length album "Maybe It's Just Me" (released on March 31st), the meaning behind some of the new songs, where to find the best beer in Sweden and more.

Rob's (Jim) wife even pops in for the interview to ask Chris some questions.

An interview you don't want to miss.

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A little bit about Chris Klafford:

Born in a small town in Sweden (Ramsberg; population 15)  Kläfford began his musical journey from a very early age. He picked up the guitar when he was just nine years old.

For ten years he honed his skills at gigs all across Sweden, slowly building his talent as a songwriter and performer.

Then in 2017, Kläfford hit a career high point with his win on Swedish Idol.   Capitalizing on his success just a week after, he released his debut EP, Treading Water.

Roughly two years after, he would fly across the pond to perform on America’s Got Talent.   He was instantly a fan favorite, with his cover of John Lennon’s “Imagine,”.

All of this momentum led to three Top 5 singles on national radio in a year and over 35 million streams.  Kläfford has released ten more singles, two more EPS and a full length album since 2017.

You can find Chris Klafford's new album "Maybe It's Just Me" on most music platforms and you can order a vinyl copy at : https://www.bengans.com/en/artiklar/chris-klafford-maybe-its-just-me.html 

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Thank you for listening!  

COPYRIGHT CLAIM: The songs used on the podcast : "Lilac", "I Do", "Maybe It's Just Me", and "One Mistake" used with permission from Niklas Hoxell.

Our INTERVIEW with BRIAN CARNEY (voice-over artist / actor / geico commercial boss / son of Art Carney)

Mike and I talked to Brian Carney about his acting career, music career, the Honeymooners and his father Art Carney (Ed Norton / Academy Award winner for Harry & Tonto)

This is our first "in-person" interview.  Brian actually came to my house for the interview and brought his fathers Academy Award, Emmy & Golden Globe with him.  He also brought one of the most iconic costume items in the history of television - Ed Norton's hat!  There is only one!

I've known Brian for about 10 years now and he's such a great person.  We all went out to dinner after at a local Irish Pub.  We had such a great time and he got to see my extensive Honeymooners collection!

Besides the audio interview you don't want to miss the 3 video segments that are on YouTube.  Just search Brian Carney or Know Good Music Podcast and you'll find them.  Segments are "Ravagers movie", "Harry & Tonto", "The Honeymooners".  You'll see the awards and the hat along with some photos we took that day.

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We talk to Francesca about her first single "My Runaway", her favorite band KISS, what it's like performing in front of an audience, what's she's been working on lately and more!

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About Francesca:

Francesca Tarantino is a singer, musician, and actress

Francesca was introduced to the guitar by her father when she was still a toddler.  Her fascination grew and soon she’d have an acoustic and then an electric all her own!  Currently she’s learning how to play lead and is practicing some epic riffs.  She’s even teaching her dad a few!

She has played some local gigs in and around Orlando and has participated in several open mics. She has performed on stage at Hard Rock Live Orlando, The Dr. Phillips Center for Performing Arts, and Tin Roof Orlando. She has also sung the National Anthem at many sporting events for her school.

She covers a wide range of artists such as: The Beatles, Stevie Nicks, KISS, and much more! 

On January 6th Francesca released her first single called “My Runaway.”  It’s a rock song! Even has a guitar solo! Her goal is to bring Rock music back to her generation!

The song is about being somewhere you know you shouldn’t and you have to get out of there but you’re worried about what people are going to think. 

(you can hear part of this great song in the podcast and also on all streaming platforms)

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On show #42 we review Brian Johnson's (AC/DC) new book "The Lives of Brian"

We go through each chapter of Brian's book and pull out the stories that made us laugh, were interesting and just stood out to us.  Brian's journey to AC/DC!

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We talk about some newer artist who have new albums out ( FAKE NAMES, JAWNY) and some older bands who are releasing new music (METALLICA, DEPECHE MODE) along with albums that are turning 50 such as PINK FLOYD DARK SIDE OF THE MOON & LED ZEPPELIN HOUSES OF THE HOLY.

We also go over the top 10 songs from the week ending September 6, 1980.  The week AC/DC's song "you shook me all night long" debuted at #89 on the charts and continued to move up.

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BUDDY HOLLY - today we talk all about the legendary Buddy Holly!

But we begin the podcast with some new music news and we play part of a new song by the Brooklyn NY Punk band "Fat Heaven" called Quarter Life Crisis"

BUDDY HOLLY TOPICS we cover:

The Crickets The Recordings The Winter Dance Party Tour The Glasses Pat DiNizio's Lost Reel to Reel The lost 54 Fender  Buddy Holly in Books Buddy Holly albums Buddy Holly in Movies Jim's top 10 Buddy Holly Cover Songs

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Interview with Vini "mad dog" Lopez (drummer for Steel Mill / Bruce Springsteen).  

We talk about Vini's early days growing up in New Jersey, meeting Bruce Springsteen, the first two Bruce albums "Greetings from Asbury Park" and "The Wild, The Innocent" & the E Street Shuffle", "rosalita (come out tonight)" and what Vini's been up to lately.

ABOUT VINI : 

Vincent Lopez, nicknamed Mad Dog, is an American drummer. Between 1968 and 1974 Lopez backed Bruce Springsteen in several bands, including Steel Mill and the E Street Band. He also played on Springsteen's first two albums, Greetings from Asbury Park, N.J. and The Wild, the Innocent and the E Street Shuffle. Both during and after his time with the E Street Band, Lopez played drums with numerous Jersey Shore bands.

In April 2014, Lopez was inducted by Bruce Springsteen into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of the E Street Band and is now an ambassador for the Rock Hall.

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Thank you for listening!

Jim interviews Nashville Country Artist Chris Canterbury to talk about his newest album "Quaalude Lullabies", the songwriting process, touring, what he does besides music and more!

Chris writes from the heart and while some of his songs are not entirely auto-biographical they will pull you in with their honesty.  There's not a bad song on the album and you really need to listen to Chris' music.  He needs to be heard.

ABOUT CHRIS CANTERBURY'S new album

"When I sat down to write this project, I tried to present each topic as a straight-forward Saturday morning kitchen conversation. That’s how I approach songwriting and it’s worked for me for a long time” says Chris Canterbury, a Louisiana native singer-songwriter, now based in Nashville.

The project Canterbury is talking about is Quaalude Lullabies, a nine track collection of mostly sad songs that offers on-the-nose lyrical phrasing, subtlety loose production, and an honest insight into razor-edge topics like addiction, depression, and loneliness.

In what started as a thought experiment, Quaalude Lullabies was self-produced by Canterbury, his first opportunity to be on both sides of the control room window. “I wanted to woodshop a record together that felt like Nebraska,” says Canterbury. “I wanted it to be loose like a box of bedroom demo tapes, but cohesive enough to stand on its own. I feel like we ended up with a solid album.”

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Join Jim and Jeremy as they count down their top albums of 2022 - for a total of 26 ALBUMS!

YES, there is still good music out there!  Maybe you are looking in the wrong places...

We start the podcast with new music and a new 14 year old artist by the name of Francesca Tarantino who just recorded her new song "my runaway" (we play a portion of the song).  We also go over some memorable concerts that happened last year.

SOME ARTISTS WE TALK ABOUT ON THIS SHOW ARE:

ANGEL OLSEN THE SCORPIANS TODD RUNDGREN TAYLOR SWIFT DANA FUCHS MADISON CUNNINGHAM DRAGON HAMMER TEARS FOR FEARS BETH ORTON BUSH THE RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN and many more!

What is Jim's #1 album?  Listen and find out.

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Join Jim and Jeremy for their annual ALBUM ROULETTE Show.

We've randomly picked 3 albums (each) from Paste Magazine's Top 50 albums of 2022.  We each have listened and reviewed these albums.  Did we like them?  Did we hate them?  Find out.

HORSEGIRL THE BETHS KENDRICK LAMAR BEYONCE BIG THEIF SHARON VAN ETTEN

We start the show with a Memoriam segment for 4 musicians we've lost this month, we talk about U2's new re-imagined album "Songs of Surrender" and we compare Rolling Stone's top 10 albums of 2022 to Paste Magazine's top 10 albums of 2022.

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In 2025 ... there were over 1,300 albums released ... we talk about 14 of those albums... the albums that we thought need recognition.

Rob has 10 and Matt has 5 (one of which is also on Rob's list)

Albums we talk about are (and not in this order ; listen to find how they rate) LAUFEY - A MATTER OF TIME SOPIE CORAN - I DON'T GO TO NEW YORK ANYMORE ROBERT PLANT -Saving Grace MADISON CUNNIGHAM - Ace THE WOOD BROTHERS - Puff of Smoke PETER CRISS - Self-Titled WOLF ALICE - the Clearing ALISON BROWN & STEVE MARTIN - Safe, Sensible and Sane CHEAP TRICK - All Washed Up IMOGEN CLARK - Choking on Fuel WET LEG - Moisterizer JON BATISTE - Big Money THE DARKNESS - Dreams on Toast OLIVIA DEAN - The Art of Loving **** KNOW GOOD MUSIC can be found on Podbean (host site), Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Iheart Radio, Pandora, YouTube and almost anywhere you listen to podcasts.

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Jim and Mike interview Chris Ballew from the great band THE PRESIDENTS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

Chris was the founder and lead singer of the 90s band The Presidents of the United States of America.  They had the hits "LUMP", "PEACHES" and "KITTY".  Their debut album sold over 3 million copies.

The Presidents broke up in 2015 and Chris has since released over 19 albums as Children's Music Artist : CASPER BABYPANTS.  

In 2020 Chris started recording solo albums and has released 4 solo albums including his newest album "Bone by Bone" which was released on January 13, 2023.

In this interview:

How Chris almost lit Weird Al's hair on fire

Will the Presidents reunite for the 30th anniversary of their debut album? Find out.

Why the Presidents turned down appearing on SNL!

The time he lived with Beck 

Chris is the coolest guy and we had a great time talking to him and you'll have a great time listening to Chris talk about his musical journey!

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Thank you for listening! - Jim 

COPYRIGHT CLAIM: The songs : "STAR MAP OF THE SOUL" (Chris Ballew), "BABY'S DRIVING A CAR" (Casper Babypants), "LUMP" (Presidents of the United States of America") and "FADE OUT" (Chris Ballew) Visit his website at: chrisballew.org

Mike and I had a great time talking to Bill Summers (who was in Herbie Hancock's band The Headhunters)!  We talk about various drums, his first meeting with Herbie Hancock, and the famous sound Bill created for one of the best known Jazz songs ever ... called Watermelon Man... Bill even demonstrates for us how the sound was created.

About Bill: During the 1990s, Summers played with Los Hombres Calientes along with co-leader of the group, trumpeter Irvin Mayfield and Jason Marsalis.  However, Summers has a much longer musical career, often working behind the scenes on film scores for various movies such as The Color Purple and the television miniseries Roots with Quincy Jones. He also played with Herbie Hancock during The Headhunters years, and is mentioned in passing by the liner notes of The Headhunters' 2003 release Evolution Revolution as contributing to that recording.  

Check out the Headhunters newest album (sections of 4 of the new songs can be heard on our podcast) THE HEADHUNTERS - Speakers in the House released in November 2022:

Speakers In The House is the legendary jazz-funk ensemble's first new album in 11 years. Co-lead by percussionist Bill Summers and drummer Mike Clark with support from NEA Jazz Master Donald Harrison on alto saxophone, The Headhunters latest studio effort arrives just in time to celebrate this American music institution's 50th anniversary in 2023, having formed around Herbie Hancock's classic recording, Head Hunters, in 1973. An eight-track set available on Ropeadope Records, highlights from Speakers In The House include the New Orleans' second-line grooves of "Rocking At The Mole House," the world music-influenced jazz-fusion of "Kongo Square" and a modern post-bop re-imagination of the classic Headhunters' composition "Actual Proof," first released on their 1974 album, Thrust. Joining Summers, Clark and Harrison for the recording are keyboardist Stephen Gordon and bassist Reggie Washington plus special guests Jerry Z on organ, One Drop aka Scott Roberts on drums, Fode Sissoko on Kora and Ashlin Parker on trumpet.

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COPYRIGHT CLAIM: The songs : "WE CALL IT THE BOX" by Bill Summers & Summer Heat / "OVER THE BAR", "STOOP", "STOP WATCH" and "ROCKIN' IN THE MOLE HOUSE" by The Headhunters used with permsission by Greg Lucas

Today Jeremy and I start off the show talking about some new Christmas songs that came out this year from:

Lindsay Sterling Harry Connick Jr. David Foster & Katharine McPhee T Bear

Will Ferrell Chris Canterbury Alicia Keys Joss Stone Phoebe Bridgers.

Then we delve into one of our favorite "Christmas" movies THE NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS.  We talk about the making of the movie, the music, and some film flubs.

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SHOW 37 - HOLIDAY / CHRISTMAS SHOW pt. 1

Jeremy is back with me for our first of two Holiday / Christmas Shows

On todays show we go into detail about the top 10 Christmas songs (picked by the staff at Billboard) and our most memorable Christmas gifts we've received over the years... as kids and as adults.  Another fun show!

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Mike is back again (for this regular podcast) where we talk about 3 bands that make us (and you) laugh!

We had some audio problems and this was supposed to be a 2 parter but most of part 1 got deleted (lost) so next year we'll do another one with some more bands.

BANDS WE TALK ABOUT:

THE TALKING HEADS MOJO NIXON CAKE

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Mike is back with me (Jim) in the studio for the regular podcast.  Today we talk some Music News and New Albums / Artists we've been listening to.

MUSIC NEWS - BIG SKY (TV show) / WEIRD (Weird Al Movie) / Bono's new book SURRENDER / History making Taylor Swift 

NEW ALBUMS / ARTISTS: 

SAMMY HAGAR FIRST AID KIT CRAWLERS YO-YO MA BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN and more!

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Mike and I had a great time talking to Soul Jazz Keyboardist Robert Walter about his high school band Daddy Long Legs, his current band: The Greyboy Allstars and what it's like being on tour with Pink Floyd's Roger Waters.  

Robert is heading back on tour in March 2023 with Roger's band for the European leg of the tour.

About Robert:

A founding member of the seminal groove band The Greyboy Allstars, organ, keyboard and synth sharp-shooter Robert Walter splits his time between his own 20th Congress, The Greyboy Allstars, and a robust film soundtrack career in Los Angeles.

Initially formed as the backing band for rare groove luminary DJ Greyboy, The Greyboy Allstars became a longterm project for Walter with a string of critically acclaimed albums, world tours. The band quickly became home to some of the most revered players on the modern music scene.

The Greyboy Allstars' success also served as a platform for the band's individual members to launch highly successful and substantially diverse solo careers. To flex his desire to compose in a way that was just outside of Greyboy's wheelhouse, Walter formed 20th Congress and recorded and toured heavily through the late '90s and '00s. 

The band featured a rotating crew of brilliant improvisers and genre-bending virtuosos over the years including Stanton Moore, Joe Russo, Will Bernard, and Cochemea Gastelum, Simon Lott, Victor Little, Chris Alford, Scott Metzger, Andy Hess, and John Kimock,

A brilliant improviser with a gift for riveting hooks and unstoppable grooves, Walter set out to create songs that blur the line between the composed and the spontaneous; an album with a narrative arc that isn’t tethered to concrete ideas. He uses a full arsenal of keyboards, synths and electronics and draws together the varied aspects of his career, from his film soundtrack work with Michael Andrews to his free-ranging improvisational excursions with the likes of genre jugglers like Marco Benevento, Skerik and Mike Gordon.

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COPYRIGHT CLAIM: The songs : "OR ELSE", "EXECUTIVE PARTY" and "HELLBOUND" used with permission from Kevin Calabro at Calabro Music Media.

This is the THIRD of 3 for our HALLOWEEN SERIES for October.  We sway a little bit away from MUSIC every October to show our love of Halloween & Horror Movies.

HORROR MOVIES THEMES / HORROR MOVIE REVIEWS 2022

Jeremy and I start off the podcast with a list of the top 13 Horror Movie Themes and then we go into our top Horror Movies of 2022!  

We each have 4 plus we go into some more horror related films we liked.

MOVIES WE COVER ARE:

NOPE SCREAM 5 THE WOMAN IN THE HOUSE ACROSS THE STREET FROM THE GIRL IN THE WINDOW THE BLACK PHONE BARBARIAN TERRIFIER 2 X  MONSTEROUS HELLRAISER and MORE!

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Be sure to check out our first two HALLOWEEN / HORROR podcasts : 1 - The Munsters Movie Review & 2 - Our interview with Lauren-Marie Taylor (Vickie from Friday the 13th pt. 2)

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COPYRIGHT CLAIM: The song "oh the horror" compiled and created by Jim Thatcher

This is the Second out of 3 in our Halloween Series.

Jeremy and I interview actress LAUREN-MARIE TAYLOR!

Lauren grew up in the Bronx and started her career in commercials and stage at a very young age.  In 1981 she was cast as Vickie in Friday the 13th Part 2 and the same year as Elaine in Neighbors with John Belushi and Dan Aykroyd.  She then went onto the soap opera LOVING and now is a school teacher.  

We had such a fun time talking to Lauren (she's so upbeat and funny!).  We asked her about Friday the 13th part II, Neighbors (working with John Belushi and Dan Aykroyd) and also what some of her favorite Horror Movies are and even talked about her musical tastes (of course).  She makes frequent appearances at autograph shows (so be sure to check her Facebook or Instagram pages for updates).

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COPYRIGHT CLAIM: Friday the 13th Theme for this podcast compiled and created by Jim Thatcher

This is the first out of 3 in our Halloween Series for October.  We sway a little bit away from MUSIC every October to show our love of Halloween & Horror Movies!

Jeremy and I review the new Rob Zombie film "THE MUNSTERS MOVIE".. did we love the movie?  Did we hate the movie?   You'll to listen to figure out the answer.

We start off the podcast with some music news (Kiss / Genesis) and go into some new music we've been listening to.  Some artists we mention are:

BUSH EM BIEHOLD BETH ORTON BILLY IDOL SAMMY HAGAR STARCRAWLER GIOVANNIE & THE HIRED GUNS

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Look for our next two podcasts coming out in the next two weeks.  Our interview with Lauren-Marie Taylor (Vickie from Friday the 13th pt. 2) and our HORROR movie reviews from films that came out in 2022.

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COPYRIGHT CLAIM: The Munsters theme has been compiled &  re-interpreted by Jim Thatcher

This is our annual ALBUM ROULETTE episode where we have randomly chosen 3 albums (each) to review and critique from Rolling Stones List of the 100 best albums of 2025.

THE ALBUMS WE REVIEW ARE: MELT by Not For Radio EGO DEATH AT THE BACHELORETTE PARTY by Haley Williams TWILIGHT OVERRIDE by Jeff Tweedy LUX by Rosalia ALFREDO 2 by Freddie Gibbs PROTECT SARZ AT ALL COSTS by Sarz

*** Find out which albums rated high with us and which ones are not so great ... One of these albums was pretty much unlistenable.

We always have fun doing these because sometimes we find new music we normally would not have listened to. Sit back and enjoy ALBUM ROULETTE *** KNOW GOOD MUSIC can be found on Podbean (host site), Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Iheart Radio, Pandora, YouTube and almost anywhere you listen to podcasts.

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Here's my interview with LUCAS TAMAREN from the great LA band THUMPASAURUS!

Thumpasaurus is a funk, jazz, experimental, new wave... well... just give them a listen.. they perform fun, energic and hilarious live shows ... like nothing else.  

With their song "STRUTTIN'" they are about to take over the world!  The song is so popular on TikTok that Michael Buble has been seen 'struttin' to it... the video for 'struttin' has over 1 million views on YouTube and the song is featured in a commercial for the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip Phone (cats are up to no good).. this commercial has been playing all over!

Lucas and I have a great conversation about the beginnings of Thumpasaurus, his vision on what he wants to do (and what he has done so far), the video for Struttin' (of course) and much more!

I only wish great things for Lucas and Thumpasaurus .. I know that we'll be seeing more of Thumpasaurus real soon!

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COPYRIGHT CLAIM: The songs : "I'm too Funky", "Have you ever been so Lucky", "Struttin'" and "You don't know what you're talking about" used with permission from Lucas Tamaren.

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Today I interview author Brian J Kramp who has just released his first book called THIS BAND HAS NO PAST - HOW CHEAP TRICK BECAME CHEAP TRICK.

This book covers the time leading up to the forming of the band Cheap Trick and goes up to their 4th album (at Budokan).  This book not only is about Cheap Trick but what was going on during this time period (locally, politically, musically).  So much information is in this book it will blow your mind.  One of the best books about a band I've ever read.  

Brian and I talk about the cheap trick, what music he loves, how the book came about and more!  Another great interview.  

Brian's book can be purchased through Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Target and on  his website (thisbandhasnopast.com).  Brian's website is a place for all things Cheap Trick.. you'll find some great articles and photos not found in the book.

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SHOW #32 - FORGOTTEN BANDS - Part 2 of 2

On show #32 Jeremy and I (Jim) start off with some good beers, concerts coming up in New Jersey and Pennsylvania ... and then we get into 4 bands that have been forgotten over the years.  

These are bands that started out in the 60s/70s that you might not have even heard of or maybe once we mention a song you'll say "ahhh.. that was them?"... 

Bands we cover on this episode are:

STATUS QUO POCO GENTLE GIANT MOTT THE HOOPLE

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IMPORTANT NOTE: The podcast name will change in September to KNOW GOOD MUSIC!  Same format / new name.

Today we talk to Butch about the new Rob Zombie Munsters Movie, Butch's favorite munsters episodes, his appearance on a MONKEES episode, The Munsters Album, The Koach and more!  

Mike and I grew up watching the Munsters on TV (like alot of people our age) so this was such a great thing for us to be able to talk to Butch Patrick for the podcast and a great way to kick off the new Munsters Movie coming out September 27th on Netflix.

A LITTLE BIT ABOUT BUTCH PATRICK:

Butch Patrick (born Patrick Alan Lilley; August 2, 1953) is an American former child actor. Beginning his professional acting career at the age of seven, Patrick is perhaps best known for his role as child werewolf Eddie Munster on the CBS comedy television series The Munsters from 1964 to 1966 and in the 1966 feature film Munster, Go Home!, and as Mark on the ABC Saturday morning series Lidsville from 1971 to 1973.

After The Munsters ended, Patrick continued to appear in guest-starring roles on various popular television series of the 1960s, including I Dream of Jeannie, Death Valley Days, Gunsmoke, The Monkees, Daniel Boone, and Adam-12, as well as a recurring role as Gordon Dearing on the CBS family comedy series My Three Sons. During this time, Patrick also appeared in several Walt Disney films, including Way Down Cellar, The Young Loner and The One and Only, Genuine, Original Family Band, as well as portraying the role of Milo in the 1970 MGM live-action/animated film The Phantom Tollbooth.

In 1971, Patrick landed the starring role on Sid and Marty Krofft’s Saturday morning children’s program Lidsville, broadcast on ABC. In the psychedelic fantasy series, Patrick portrayed Mark, a boy lost in a strange land of walking, talking, singing hats, opposite veteran character actors Charles Nelson Reilly and Billie Hayes. The show was in production from 1971 to 1973.  Butch can be heard in the new Rob Zombie Munsters movie as "the tin can man".

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COPYRIGHT CLAIM: Eddie & the Monsters song "Whatever Happened to Eddie used with permission from Butch Patrick.

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Jim and Jeremy and I start off with some good beers, music news, music they've been listening to and then they get into 4 bands that have been forgotten over the years.  

These are bands that started out in the 60s/70s that you might not have even heard of or maybe once they mention a song you'll say "ahhh.. that was them?"... 

Bands that are covered on this episode are: STEELEYE SPAN THE GUESS WHO URIAH HEEP GOLDEN EARRING

********** Part 2 will be out in a couple weeks where they go into 4 more forgotten bands! **********

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COPYRIGHT CLAIM: the songs:  IKWYB by Forget the Whale and Body Busy Blues by Techtheist used with Royalty Free Permission.

IMPORTANT NOTE: The podcast name will change in September to KNOW GOOD MUSIC!  Same format / new name.  

Jim and Mike talk to Kurt about the Gripweeds latest contribution to "JEM RECORDS CELEBRATES PETE TOWNSEND" which comes out on August 5th.  We also talk about some bands he's working with currently, House of Vibes Recording Studio, and more!

A LITTLE BIT ABOUT THE GRIP WEEDS:

Critics, while praising The Grip Weeds, often try to pigeonhole them with the “Power Pop” label. This is a bit of a misnomer. While there are plenty of driving, poppy melodies, chiming guitars and close harmonies, The Grip Weeds’ releases have sported many different styles of original material, from Psychedelic and Garage Rock to Folk-based ballads and thought-provoking social commentary. This diversity has landed several Grip Weeds songs on the top of the Little Steven’s Underground Garage "Coolest Song In The World” list, as well as placed Grip Weeds music in several television and film projects. Their reputation as a top shelf live band has brought them to venues across the United States, and internationally, including the South By Southwest (SXSW) conference in Austin, Texas, Liverpool, England’s legendary Cavern Club, and several tours of Europe, among others.

Family ties are strong in The Grip Weeds, as singer/drummer Kurt Reil is joined by his wife Kristin Pinell Reil and brother Rick Reil, both singer/ guitarists: Kurt’s drum style at times seems manic and driving, yet with a keen sense of timekeeping; Kristin’s growling, aggressive lead guitar lines are laced with style, emotion and impressive technique; Rick adds his own distinctive guitar and songwriting talents, and the family trio also spearheads the recording and production of The Grip Weeds’ music. Bassist Dave DeSantis has held down bass duties for a number of top New Jersey bands before settling in with The Grip Weeds since 2012. All four Grip Weeds sing, and their group vocals have been acclaimed as one of the most distinctive and natural close harmonic blends working today.

COPYRIGHT CLAIM: The Grip Weeds renditions of the songs : No Time Like The Right Time, Strawberry Fields Forever, Lies and Going All The Way used with permission from Kurt Reil.

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Jim and Mike talk to Laurence Juber about his newest album (Select Blends), what "finger-style" guitar is, his time as a member of Paul McCartney's WINGS, (my favorite WINGS album) BACK TO THE EGG, Martin Guitar & more!

A LITTLE BIT ABOUT LAURENCE JUBER (LJ)

GRAMMY® winning guitarist Laurence Juber is a solo performer, recording artist, composer and arranger. His playing fuses folk, jazz, blues, pop and classical styles, creating a multi-faceted performance that belies the use of only one instrument.

A music graduate of London’s Goldsmith’s College, he was featured guitar soloist with the National Youth Jazz Orchestra before becoming established as a studio musician in the mid-1970’s. First internationally recognized as lead guitarist in Beatle Paul McCartney’s Wings, with whom he won a Grammy, Juber has since established himself as world-renowned guitar virtuoso and entertainer.

Known to his fans as LJ,  he has recorded more than two dozen albums spotlighting his unique touch and tone on acoustic guitar. His latest release is Select Blends,   a ‘virtually’ live album pulled from his over 250 livestream performances during Covid lockdown.

His LJ Plays The Beatles was voted one of Acoustic Guitar Magazine’s all-time Top Ten albums. His solo arrangement of The Pink Panther Theme earned him a second Grammy, while his arrangement of Stand By Me was heard nationally in a Diamonds Are Forever commercial. Juber’s DVD-Audio project Guitar Noir (AIX Records) won a CES Demmy award for best audio.

Juber has 4 guitar folios in print. The latest, The Evolution of Fingerstyle Guitar was published by Hal Leonard in January 2019. His ‘photo memoir’ Guitar With Wings was recently published by Dalton Watson Fine Books.

As a studio musician, he can be heard on recordings from artists as diverse as Harry Styles, Dan Hicks & The Hot Licks, Seal and the French chanteuse Sylvie Vartin, plus he is featured on the soundtracks to hundreds of TV shows such as Home Improvement and movies including the academy award-winning Dirty Dancing, Good Will Hunting and Pocahontas.

Visit Laurence's website (laurencejuber.com) and be sure to follow Laurence on Facebook to get notified of his live streams (TEA TIME)

COPYRIGHT CLAIM: The songs : The Crows Nest, Cobalt Blue, Maisie & Fall of the Sparrow used with permission from JUBER MUSIC

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Today Jeremy and I start off with some music news, a top 10 list of movie soundtracks (taken from The Ringer's top 50), our 4 favorite movie soundtracks and we end it with some music trivia.  Another fun show!

SOUNDTRACKS WE COVER:

SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER BATMAN FOREVER GREASE ARMAGEDDON SOME KIND OF WONDERFUL SPACE JAM SINGLES THE LION KING

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COPYRIGHT CLAIM: the songs Monsterpolka by Polkavant, Sunglasses by SuperRare and Ictus by Viscid used with Royalty Free Permission.

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Jim and Mike talk to Dana Fuchs about her new album BORROW TIME (the album went to #4 on billboard's blue's charts), RECORDING of the new album, TOURING, BONO and more!  A great fun interview!

A LITTLE BIT ABOUT DANA FUCHS:

Dana Fuchs is one of the most coveted blues rock stars in the world today. A singer whose hypnotic voice and presence, has led critics to compare her to Janis Joplin, Otis Redding and Mick Jagger. Dana's records receive fantastic reviews, and she has been in the top 10 on the world's most important sales list - Billboard in the USA. Dana stars as Sadie in ‘Across the Universe’, nominated for Best Picture at the Golden Globe Awards.  Today, Dana returns to her Southern Rock roots and her home label, Ruf Records to deliver the rawest, rockingest, musical offering of her album-making career.  With this release, Borrowed Time, we are treated to a deliciously dangerous collection of incredible songs and lyrics that run the gamut from barn-burning rockers to tear-jerking ballads, and we find Dana, the singer-songwriter, at the top of her game, a master of her craft, supported by a cast of dangerous musicians who have managed to capture the tornado in a bottle intensity, urgency, power, restraint and passion of Dana's live show on a studio album.  Produced by Bobby Harlow at Black River House, nestled in rural Croswell. MI, a midwestern factory town that provided the ideal setting for Dana to unleash her American roots, rock, soul. Get ready for a rockin' ride! Dana Fuchs | Borrowed Time, available everywhere via Ruf Records 

COPYRIGHT CLAIM: The songs :  Hard Road, Not Another Second on You, Call My Name & Star used with permission from Dana Fuchs.

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The Doors (1991) Movie Review

Jim and Jeremy start off with "This Day in Music History", NEW ALBUMS they've been listening to and then they get into the Doors and the Doors Movie starring Val Kilmer from 1991.

Musicians/Bands they talk about who have new albums out are: WET LEG FONTAINES D.C. THE INTERUPTORS COLD YEARS JACK WHITE ANN WILSON THE RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS SAM JR. DANA FUCHS ALBERT CASTIGLIA HALESTORM CULT OF LUNA

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 COPYRIGHT CLAIM: A portion of the songs "Energy" by Scott Holmes Music and "We've Been Here Before" by RozKol used with Royalty Free permission.  

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ELVIS Movie & Soundtrack Review for KISSIN COUSINS

Paul and Rob talk about the 1964 Elvis movie KISSIN COUSINS.

They go thru most of the songs from the movie in order as they appear in the movie and we talk about the plot of the movie (there is a sort of a plot).

They also play audio from a SKIP E LOWE interview with the director / writer GENE NELSON that is from 1990 (with permission)

This was such a fun movie for us to watch and review.

'Paul not only was on the podcast last year talking Horror Films (Paul is a writer/director of independent horror films like HUNT CHASE KILL and the LEGEND OF THE BUSHKILL WITCH) but... he's a huge Elvis fan just like Rob is ... so it was only fitting that Paul would agree to come to the studio and record this podcast.  

We are releasing this podcast on what would of been Elvis' 91st birthday (January 8, 2026)

**** SUBJECTS COVERED (or uncovered): MOONSHINE BIKINIS KITTYHAWKS WRASSLING  And of course the Movie itself, The Soundtrack, Fun Facts and The Critics ... oh... the critics..

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FIND OUT: What cast member acted with her son in the movie? Was Elvis' wearing a wig? Who did Elvis' get in a fight with? What cast member was not really singing? Does Elvis get the girl (or girls?) What did Yvonne Craig have to say about Elvis? (Paul tells us from a first hand conversation he had with Yvonne) and more! ***** KNOW GOOD MUSIC can be found on Podbean (host site), Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Iheart Radio, Pandora, YouTube  and almost anywhere you listen to podcasts.

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COPYRIGHT CLAIM: Skip E Lowe Interview excerpt with Gene Nelson used with permission from ROMEO CAREY CONTENT

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Jim and Mike talk to Marshall about being in BEATLEMANIA, the movie LA BAMBA (he played Buddy Holly), his new re-release #447, THE SMITHEREENS and alot more

A LITTLE BIT ABOUT MARSHALL: After getting an early break playing John Lennon in a touring company of the Broadway musical Beatlemania, Crenshaw began his recording career with the now-legendary indie single “Something’s Gonna Happen.” His growing notoriety in his adopted hometown of New York City helped to win Crenshaw a deal with Warner Bros. Records, which released his self-titled 1982 debut album. That collection established Crenshaw as one of the era’s preeminent rock ’ n’ rollers, and that was confirmed by such subsequent albums as Field Day, Downtown, Mary Jean & 9 Others, Good Evening, Life’s Too Short, Miracle of Science, #447, What’s in the Bag? and Jaggedland.

Along the way, Crenshaw’s compositions have been covered by a broad array of performers, including Bette Midler, Kelly Willis, Robert Gordon, Ronnie Spector, Marti Jones and the Gin Blossoms, with whom Crenshaw co-wrote the Top 10 single “Til I Hear It From You.” He’s also provided music for several film soundtracks, appeared in the films La Bamba (in which he portrayed Buddy Holly) and Peggy Sue Got Married, and was nominated for Grammy and a Golden Globe awards for writing the title track for the film comedy Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story.

Since 2011, Crenshaw has hosted his own radio show, The Bottomless Pit, on New York’s WFUV. He’s also worked on Martin Scorsese and Mick Jagger’s HBO series Vinyl, doing “some session work, a little bit of songwriting..” Visit Marshalls website or Facebook, Instagram to find out where he's playing next!

COPYRIGHT CLAIM: The songs : Television Light, Little Wild One (No.5), Twenty-Five-Forty-One, Cynical Girl and Live & Learn used with permission from Marshall Crenshaw.

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On Show 28 Jeremy and I start off with some Music News (Dolly Parton, The Rolling Stones, Ed Sheeran, U2) then we get into some new albums we've been listening to and then go into the TOP TEN from the week ending March 23rd 1991.  

Albums we discuss are:

THE MYSTERINES - REELING BRYAN ADAMS - SO HAPPY IT HURTS MIKE CAMPBELL AND THE DIRTY KNOBS - EXTERNAL COMBUSTION TEARS FOR FEARS - THE TIPPING POINT THE SCORPIANS - ROCK BELIEVER

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 COPYRIGHT CLAIM: A portion of the songs "IKWYB" BY FORGET THE WHALE and "A LA MODE" BY LES SANS CULOTTES used with Royalty Free permission.

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Jim and Mike talk to Holly Hutchison about being  an early champion for such artists as Blink 182, Alanis Morissette, Muse and many others.  

We talk about her career as an A&R person and her work with promoting and guiding new artists with her own company "AnR Girl".  Believe it or not Mike, Jim and Holly all graduated from the same High School!

ABOUT HOLLY: Holly Hutchison Weinman is a business executive with over 34 years experience in the music and entertainment industry. She is a visionary with a passion for new ideas, branding and cultivating identity.

Her professional experience, A Level Repertoire, and deal making abilities draw largely from major recording corporation environments and highly successful mentors in New York City (Atlantic Records – a Time Warner Company) and Los Angeles (Capitol Records/EMI) where she held top ranking executive positions before venturing out on her own as a well respected, detail oriented and creative business owner. As an independent she has closed deals with Jason Flom Lava/Republic, Doug Morris former CEO Sony Music Entertainment and more.

Holly built her credibility through a consistent track record of identifying artists who have proven to be successful – some being Skid Row, Deftones, Alanis Morissette, Blink 182, Slipknot, Muse, Saliva, Bosson and Vega 4.

In Fall 2016, Holly took on management of the multi-platinum hard rock group SALIVA. She has enjoyed a long standing friendship with the group after being a first champion of SALIVA in 1998 while she was an A&R Executive at Capitol Records and the band were looking for a major label home. Unfortunately, Capitol Records did not sign SALIVA but the rockers went on to have a successful career at Island Records under music experts Rob Stevenson, Jeff Fenster and Lyor Cohen. Holly would remain a friend, business ally and mentor over the course of the next 18 years. In the two years of management, she doubled the group’s gross income, released an independent single that has accumulated over 14 million streams through her marketing and landed Saliva a deal with Megaforce/Orchard/Sony Music Entertainment.

The recording studio is a second home to Holly. She has extensive A&R experience that covers all aspects of album production and song selection for pop, rock and rap genres. She has worked with top multi platinum and Grammy award winning producers, mixers and songwriters such as Timbaland, Bob Marlette (Shinedown, Red Sun Rising), Jimmy Douglas, Peter Mokran, Ron Aniello, Josh Abraham, Al Sutton (Greta Van Fleet, Kid Rock), Michael Brauer (Coldplay), Dave Way (Christina Aguilera), Diane Warren, Billy Steinberg, Monty Powell (Keith Urban, Rascal Flatts), Jack Kugell, Kirsti Manna (“Austin” Blake Shelton) and Steve Kipner, just to name a few.

Jim and Mike Talk Music can be found on Podbean (host site), Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Iheart Radio, Pandora and almost anywhere you listen to podcasts.  

You can also view a couple portions of our video interview with Holly on YouTube (search Jim and MIke Talk Music to find our channel)

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