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The Rock-N-Roll Show Podcast celebrates the magic of live music through sharing personal stories. Each week, our guests will share their stories of different shows that were memorable and meaningful to them. We’ll also have concert reviews and conversations with musicians and crew members who put on those live shows. By sharing their stories, we hope to engage you - our audience - to relive your live music memories also. So please join us every week as we explore the transformative power of live music that makes attending concerts not just entertaining, but essential. This is The Rock-N-Roll Show Podcast, where every concert tells a story.
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Send us a text This week, I am reviewing the Ringo Starr & his All-Starr Band show that I saw at the Hartford Healthcare Amphitheater in Bridgeport, CT on June 12, 2025. Ringo put together a solid if not spectacular band for this year's tour, and the show was solid but not spectacular. Still, seeing a living Beatle perform his greatest hits with some of his musical pals (and disciples) was entertaining all by itself. I will go into the highs and the lows of the show, and share my insights...
Send us a text Join me this week for an in-depth review of Lake Street Dive's recent concert at the Capitol Theater in Port Chester, New York. This episode covers the band's performance, setlist, and overall show experience - I'll provide personal insights into the band's musicianship, songcraft, and stage dynamics, while sharing video clips from the concert. Tune in for an engaging discussion, including a brief history of the band, and make sure to check out the featured playlist on Spotify,...
Send us a text In this episode, I share a high-energy playlist perfect for summer road trips. From classic hits like The Doobie Brothers' 'Rocking Down the Highway', to modern tracks like Bleecker's 'Highway', I share my top 10 rock songs that will keep you moving on the open road. With lively descriptions and personal anecdotes, this episode is the ultimate guide to crafting the perfect soundtrack for your summer adventures. Tune in, fill up your tank, and let's hit the highway together! ...
Send us a text Welcome to the Rock-N-Roll Show Podcast! This week I share another set of hidden gems—rock songs that should have been hits but somehow stayed under the radar. This week's list are all loud, high-energy, gritty tracks that deserve your attention, and while you might not have heard of them before, you won't be able to forget them once you do. So give these tunes a listen and let me know which songs I should include next! 00:00 Introduction to Hidden Gems 02:48 Hidden Gem #1 06:5...
Send us a text This week, I'm reviewing the Zac Brown Band concert at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, CT on April 27th, 2025. I'll share my history with the band starting back in 2015, and how their their live shows have maintained their consistency over the years. Whether you're a die-hard ZBB fan or just know their hits, I continue my efforts to share insights and clips from the show so that you’ll feel like you were there. Please join us for our review of the Zac Brown Band concert, ...
Send us a text In celebration of Independence Day, I'm sharing my top 10 favorite songs about or inspired by July 4th. Beyond just the celebration, these tracks encompass themes about America and American ideals, and still rock. So have a safe, happy, healthy July 4th weekend and please join me for a run-down of my favorite songs about America, this week on the Rock-N-Roll Show Podcast! Podcast Playlist here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3vamdWI01EYk4aUb5xQY6q?si=1074e862f50b4863 ==...
Send us a text This week, I talk with 16-year-old guitar prodigy Devlin Jack Guttridge. Devlin shares his musical journey from picking up the violin in third grade to falling in love with the guitar thanks to his mom and Ozzy Osbourne's 'Diary of a Madman.' He discusses pivotal moments like joining the School of Rock, and moving to Miami where he started jamming with gigging bands and jumping up onstage at open mic nights. We dive deep into his influences, from Stevie Ray Vaughan to Led Zeppe...
Send us a text In this week’s episode of The Rock-N-Roll Show Podcast, I review the unforgettable Dweezil Zappa Rox(Postroph)Y concert at New York City’s Town Hall. We got to witness a killer 26-song set celebrating the 50th anniversary of Frank Zappa’s Apostrophe and Roxy & Elsewhere albums. From “Don’t Eat the Yellow Snow” to “Muffin Man,” Dweezil’s insanely talented and delightfully weird band brought the music to life with precision, humor, and total rock-n-roll spirit. Whether you’r...
Send us a text Join me this week for a special Father's Day episode featuring my seven favorite songs about fathers. While rock music is abundant with songs about mothers, tracks about dads are less common, and often less flattering. I'll share the range of songs about fathers, exploring stories of regret, resilience, and the complexities of fatherhood through songs by legends like Bruce Springsteen, The Temptations, Paul Simon, and more. Tune in for a heartfelt tribute to the men that shape ...
Send us a text Join me this week as I dive deep into the musical journey of my old pal Doug Gouger, aka NovA from The Black Holes. NovA shares his early musical influences, his evolution from playing ukulele to forming rock bands, and his collaborative work with notable musicians like Dream Theater's Jordan Rudess. We discuss everything from his songwriting process to his memorable live performances, and even how he found love through music. We also listen to and talk about some of our favori...
Send us a text Welcome to the start of season three of the Rock-N-Roll Show Podcast! In this episode, we are sharing some more hidden rock gems—songs that should have been hits but somehow flew under the radar. Get ready to explore tracks like 'Moonbeam Woman' by Freak Power, 'SOB' by Lisa Marie Presley, 'Texas' by Chris Rea, 'Take It Off' by The Donnas, 'Three Strange Days' by School of Fish, and 'She Devil (Shout It Out Loud)' by the Cocktail Slippers. Tune in for some great tracks and fasc...
Send us a text This week, we have a compelling conversation with Diane Allen, an international speaker, violinist, author, and expert authority on the Flow State. Diane shares her fascinating journey from growing up in Cleveland, Ohio to becoming a professional violinist and concert master, and then a successful professional speaker. Discover the pivotal moments that shaped her career, her evolution into understanding and teaching the Flow State, and how she transitioned from classical music ...
Send us a text Happy April Fool's Day! This week, we present our 10 favorite rock songs with the word 'fool' in the title. From classic tracks like 'Fool in the Rain' by Led Zeppelin to soulful hits like Aretha Franklin's 'Chain of Fools,' we explore a range of songs that capture various aspects of being a fool—from love to being different to being politically disillusioned. We'll go through each one in some detail, so please join us fora list of our favorite ten songs about fools - this week...
Send us a text Welcome to our milestone 50th episode! This special installment kicks off a new series called 'Hidden Gems,' showcasing great rock songs that were never hits. To be featured, songs must have failed to break into the Hot 100 top 40, come from defunct acts, and be available on both Apple Music and Spotify. This week, we'll hear songs from a guy named Kim, a band that once opened for Jimi Hendrix and then released their first studio album in 2018, and Pete Townshend's brother-in-l...
Send us a text This week, just in time for St. Patrick's Day, your host Alex Gadd shares his top 10 favorite Irish rock-n-roll artists. From the sweeping musical influences of traditional Irish music on American folk and country to modern rock, Alex dives into the history, cultural significance, and personal anecdotes of the artists that made the list. Join us to find out who made the cut, and be sure to check out the Rock-N-Roll Show Podcast Playlist on Spotify for all the featured songs. Tu...
Send us a text This week's episode features an in-depth review of modern Blues master Joe Bonamassa's live performance at the Beacon Theater in NYC. Alex recounts his experience celebrating his birthday with an incredible concert, sharing highlights and insights, along with some dynamite clips from the show, that will make the show come alive for you. Tune in to hear about Joe's journey from his early days with Bloodline to his impressive solo career, and why he's one of the best live perform...
Send us a text This week, we've got a great interview with Canadian guitarist Chris Eveland, who has spent his life playing and teaching music to people all over North America. From learning music from his grandfather to his early bands to his teaching guitar in person and online, to his current gig playing with SOS: The Abba Experience, Chris has had a fascinating journey and we can't wait to share it with all of you! So get ready to meet Chris Eveland, this week on The Rock-N-Roll Show Podc...
Send us a text This week, in preparation for this year's Academy Awards on March 2, we dive into the best rock-n-roll songs that have been nominated for Best Original Song. Of the hundreds of songs that have been nominated, it was a challenge to find 10 really good ones that rose above the movies they were nominated for, and hold up today. But we did it, and we're excited to share our list of the Top 10 Oscar-Nominated songs of all time, so please join us this week on The Rock-N-Roll Show Pod...
Send us a text This week, in celebration of Valentine's Day, we explore the rock-n-roll songs that pierce the heart and communicate something meaningful about love. There have been so many great rock-n-roll love songs over the years - it feels like that's what rock-n-roll music was created to do - well, expressing feelings about love AND lust. This episode focuses on mostly the former. So please join us for our countdown of love, this week on The Rock-N-Roll Show Podcast! 00:00 Introduction ...
Send us a text This week, I talk with Ken Rusk, an accomplished entrepreneur, mentor, and author of the bestseller 'Blue Collar Cash.' Ken shares his journey from running a construction business to helping others achieve fulfilling careers, and reveals his surprising musical pursuits. Dive into Ken's story of learning drums at 48, his take on the value of blue-collar work, and how he intertwines hard work with living a comfortable, peaceful, and financially free life. Discover how Ken's appro...
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