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Send us a text A 15-year-old Elvis Tribute Artist that many feel is Elvis reincarnated but looks like Joaquin Phoenix! He is the only singer in his family. The attraction started in second grade after his best friend dared him to dress up as Elvis for Halloween, which began the love affair for the King of Rock n Roll. Aiden also sings Johnny Cash, Josh Turner and a couple others but Elvis is his niche. He says, Elvis is a friend of his that he never got to meet and since 2nd Grade he ha...
Send us a text Join Donna along with Elvis Tribute Artists, Harry Shahoian & Nathan Pittorf along with myself on 6 day Elvis Christmas Theme Cruise to the Caribbean! November 30-December 6, 2025. Information: chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/file:///C:/Users/tommy/Downloads/1-USE%20ONLINE%20-FLYER%20113025%20CEL%20ECL%20ELVIS%20XMAS.pdf Donna is the first cousin to Elvis Presley was kind enough to join my show and talk Graceland, Elvis, and her life growing up. What was...
Send us a text I have decided to write a BOOK! Get all the details in this podcast from why and when! Hear the book summary and a recent zoom call with Coach RB aka "The Music Man" Randy Brown on our trip to Lubbock, Texas & Clovis, New Mexico to visit the sites and sounds of Buddy Holly & The Crickets. Links Listen to the Feb. 2023 Show-The Last Dance: https://www.beforethelightspod.com/beforethelights-episodes/um3qklge6olw99o34o1q8efpeydto2 Watch the Book Summary: https://drive....
Send us a text Recorded from the beautiful patio at Dom DeMarco’s Pizzeria & Wine Bar which was decorated for Christmas. We talk about her last four singles: “Bad Decisions”, “Pick Your Poison”, “If It Was Easy”, & her newest release, “Love You With the Lights On.” Christmas song from the archive that leads to are they any others she has? The love for music is heard in her voice, in which she explains how she goes from being shy off stage to being fearless when performing. Is Presley ...
Send us a text A Christian Country singer whose roots run deep with four generations of cowboys and singers. His inspiration came from his great grandmother and singing in the church along with cowboy church which he explains. His family are all rodeo athletes, and he competed in steer wrestling and still on occasion does a little team roping. When he is home, he shoes horses, builds fences and talks about being an accomplished farrier. He mainly writes on airplane rides, at home on the...
Send us a text Dreams are a universal human experience that involves thoughts, images, sensations, & sometimes sound that occur during sleep. They can include stories, things, or even vivid experiences. Can dreams tell you something? Yes! What are YOUR dreams? Hope your dreams come true and find the moment when “You will know.” Clip from California Dreamin’ which is looking to gain wealth or fame! Segway into the popular track by Fleetwood Mac that was written by Stevie Nicks in 1977. The...
Send us a text Two outstanding guys join the show and talk in-depth about their careers that starts with how these two met at a training scenario. Dutch tells going from football practice for his junior year in high school to ending up in boot camp for the Army! Working at a jail at 19 years old taught him how to speak, which helped him undercover. While McAlpin was at the jail, Rocco was being told at the same age to come down off a telephone pole by Italian guys. Dutch tells about dea...
Send us a text Lou tells about living in a garage growing up, smoking cigarettes while watching Scooby Doo AND by age 11 seeing someone stabbed along with women beaten by pimps. He then recalls the moment he knew he wanted to be a police officer along with what pushed him to serve in US Army. If you have seen the movie, “Colors” featuring Robert Duvall and Sean Penn. Lou was like Penn’s character in real life with the Arizona State Gang Task Force. Being undercover forced him to grow up...
Send us a text The show consists of clips from 9 former shows. Nick Parisi on Springfield, MA, Nick Christophers on the Greek Mafia, Ron Fino the relations between politics and crime families, Andy Thibault with Louis the Coin’s connections to the Patriarca Family, Louis Balestrieri with his undercover work on the Italian Bread Industry, Andrea Giovino growing up in the life, George Martorano with Philadelphia Mafia, Michael Green with the early days of the mobbed up Tropicana Hotel in Las Ve...
Send us a text Named after Elvis?? Find out! Hear about Horsetown, USA where you may see a horse in a drive thru instead of a vehicle. The story auditioning for a Christian Rock Group but kept getting cut until the mayor of Temecula, CA saw her and introduced her to them. She thought she was loud when in fact she has a powerful velvet soulful voice. Finding her way back to country after being in the pop genre, and the explanation of what California Country Sound is. Kelly Clarkson is th...
Send us a text The portrayal of Almanzo Wilder on Little House on the Prairie inspired a new memoir, Prairie Man: My Little House Life & Beyond. Show begins with his upbringing in Northern California as a child acting as a cowboy, cherishing the simplicity of days gone by, like heating water on the stove. His journey into acting stemmed from experiences of bullying, leading to his breakthrough moment when he was first heard and seen. Securing his first major role as Michael Wagner in Judy...
Send us a text Co-Author of “You Thought It Was More” New Adventures of the World’s Greatest Counterfeiter begins by explain how he met Louis “the Coin” Colavecchio and if he wanted to be a made guy. Louis sold fake luxury brand sweaters, stole money from Catholics, and even did load frauds to purchase luxury sports cars from Italy! A master at creating casino chips/tokens, but where does one get this equipment? It took four years to perfect with coins for 36 casinos that were used in L...
Send us a text An expert in the music of Frank Sinatra’s music and all its components. The son of NFL star, Chuck Fenenbock talks about writing the book, “Fireworks Everytime He Touched the Ball." How his affinity for Sinatra began, a funny story seeing him in concert, & does he have a favorite song or albums. The lasting musical legacy of Sinatra that spans four different periods. See the links below to follow his podcast: Sinatra Matters that has over 60 episodes. The excellent ex...
Send us a text Growing up in Brooklyn the Park Slope Area and later Massapequa Park he was associating with children of connected guys. Living in a cop family, he tells his humbled opinion between the police and organized crime. Learning to be loyal and respectful from mob guys and by the age of 21 he was driving a new Lincoln and hustling. Stories of Roy DeMeo and him being an opportunistic criminal. Did any of his previous jobs help him with being undercover? This transitions into how...
Send us a text Javier tells going from small bust operations in Austin, Texas to ending up on the case of Pablo Escobar in Colombia. Out of the academy he was hoping for a bigger city but ended up in Austin. After applying to go to Mexico, he was given Colombia. The eye-opening experience of dealing with Pablo Escobar who was hiding drugs in fruit and humans which we ended up on one of the biggest cases in the world! Javier knew Pablo very well from all the studying he did such as his informa...
Send us a text His journey begins with a childhood connection to a character from "The Outsiders," leading to a stint in a junior high gang. Amidst this, music and breakdancing emerge. His writing career began with a Greek publication that led him to mainstream. His path intertwined with his father's café near Kennedy Airport, frequented by mob figures. A youthful venture into bookmaking at 13 prompted questions from his father after finding a betting sheet. A brief flirtation with a ga...
Send us a text A renowned musician and drummer, known for his contributions to the iconic supergroups Free and Bad Company, reminisces about his childhood in rural Wales. Following a gig with a local cover band, The Manicas, he formed his own band, Heatwave where he did both vocals and drums that was inspired by Ringo Starr after watching him on television. His life took a pivotal turn when a coin toss determined his fate, amidst a looming deadline set by his parents. Transitioning through ex...
Send us a text She boasts extensive experience as a food and prop stylist, with a vast array of clients. Her journey began as a young ballet dancer and was a creative child who eventually landed a career as a dental hygienist—a role she continues to fulfill today. Jody delves into her interpretation of beautification, which Tommy links to her involvement with visual, performing arts, and design. As longtime member of Aging but Dangerous Women, “a movement focused on healthy aging and living d...
Send us a text Several members of Before the Lights assembled for a podcast, including some from my hometown, Streator, IL. Kelly Burgin from Northern California shares news about Family Dollar closing numerous stores, sparking a discussion with Missy Mital on its impact on zip code 61364, which boasts several dollar stores and transitions into a comparison of Dollar General versus Family Dollar. Larry Henry from Arkansas weighs in on his preference. After a brief discussion on the Cheltenham...
Send us a text A renowned chef, both a James Beard Semifinalist and Michelin Recommended, who is the proud owner of not one, but two thriving restaurants—Poppy & Rose and Poppy & Seed—sets the stage by delving into the essence of garden-fresh ingredients, the core principles of flavors, and the indispensable role of quality kitchen tools. Before embarking on his culinary journey, he pursued studies at UCSB while also excelling in track & field, providing a diverse foundation for h...
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