Rock Roll & Red Plaid

For Episode 9 of Rock Roll & Red Plaid I am joined by Josh Klein. I have known Josh nearly 20 years and it is so easy to chat with him. We discuss our own musical journeys, sharing stories about our guitars, amps, and our different recording processes. We also talk about Josh's love for funk music and the concept of musical inspiration. Our conversation touched on their experiences with prepared guitar, Josh's upcoming solo record, “Oops All Guitars” as well as sharing nightmare gigs we have experienced, including performances with a jazz vocalist and over enthusiastic audience members. It's ALWAYS a blast talking to Josh. A fun, smart, funky and insanely funny Dudini, for sure! All next, here on episode 9 of Rock Roll & Red Plaid!

On this final Season 1 episode of Rock Roll & Red Plaid, I interview Canadian guitar prodigy Sierra Levesque. We talk about all kinds of nerdy guitar talk such as favorite guitars, alternate tunings and more. Sierra is a young talent and a rock n' roll tour de force not to messed with! Don't miss this season finale of Rock Roll & Red Plaid. www.andyconnolly.com

Hey Ho Let's Go! On this special in person episode of Rock Roll & Red Plaid. This time round I interview local legend Cliff Dublin. The lead singer and lyricist for Anti-Chemical Straight Jackets based out of Lynn, MA. Cliff discusses far deeper topics than just power chords and shouting. Having been diagnosed with OCD and Asperger's most of his life, Cliff speaks on how he wishes to make the world around him a better place. He also discusses other topics including his hilarious stage name as well as his unique approach to writing lyrics. This is an episode you will want to play again, and again, and again.! www.andyconnolly.com

This week on Rock Roll & Red Plaid, I had a great chat with my vocal coach Sara Ramsay. We have a fantastic and detailed conversation about our musical backgrounds, both of our family's musical environment, and our individual experiences with learning and playing instruments. Sara discusses what it was like playing music with her brother Josh from the band Marianas Trench and we also talk about our dream collaborations and the creative processes in music. All coming up next on Rock Roll & Red Plaid.

1 2 3 4! Counting off this rhythmic episode of Rock Roll & Red Plaid with Boston drumming legend Mike Piehl. From his love of all different music to the brilliance in simplicity to the importance of not over playing. Lets go!!!

ALL ABOARD for this rockin' and rail-rollin' episode of Rock Roll & Red Plaid with the one and only Mark "Hyce" Huber. Hyce is not only the face of railroad YouTuber's but also a fantastic guitarist and drummer. Mark and I talk music and our mutual love of classic rock of the 70's and 80's, and we talk steam trains, whistles and the similarities between trains and music. www.andyconnolly.com

On this third episode of Rock Roll & Red Plaid, my guest is ASL performer Karina Crochiere. An amazing and unique performance artist, Karina talks about her love for theater, performing at the Gulu Gulu Cafe in Salem, MA, her passion for ASL and much more!

The Dodies and join us alongside Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal on the Rock Roll & Red Plaid podcast this week. Talking about the differences of being in a duo and the issues of being an indie band in the 21st century plus an impromptu 80's jam from Bumblefoot. Wait til you see what this one has in store! www.andyconnolly.com

In this premier episode of the Rock Roll & Red Plaid podcast host the one and only Raleigh Green. Raleigh and I discuss our roots in music as well as songs that mean the most to us. We'll also talk best and worst gigs. You won't wanna miss this one! www.andyconnolly.com