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Does the world really need another music podcast? Yes, it needs this one.Rock ‘n’ Roll Grad School brings audiences along on a ride that feels like a late-night conversation on a tour bus traveling to the next gig.
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Sure music is all well and good, but what's the point if you can't afford to live? That's where a wealth advisor like Rick Morse comes in. He helps people manage their wealth to set them up for success in the coming years. For more information, you can find Rick on the Merril Lynch website.
This week we talk with pianist Kimball Gallagher about his upcoming concert at Carnegie Hall and his work with the 88 International Music program. For more information, check out Kimball's website, or check out 88 International Music's website.
Del Roscoe's website describes them as a "Gothic indie Americana band." That's the best definition we've heard. We talked with singer/songwriter Robert Lee. For more information, or to get a copy of their record, check out their website.
Tim Durling is a music fan and writer and with his book Red on Black, he looks at the music of Sammy Hagar throughout his whole career. We sat down with Tim to talk about cats, Van Halen and, of course, the Red Rocker himself. Plus, we say goodbye to Bob Weir.
This week we get to visit again with legendary folk songwriters and musicians John McCutcheon and Tom Paxton about their second album together from their standing weekly songwriting collaboration. Together Again is available January 9, 2026 wherever you get your music and features a slew of delicious tunes and fantastic stories that will make you laugh and some that may even make you shed a tear. Have no fear though, our conversation is nothing but great times, good laughs, and amazing memori...
If you like hard rock and heavy metal, you love Bullet. The band's newest album, Kickstarter is available January 9th, wherever you get your records. For more information, check out the band's website.
Pearl Jam has built a reputation as a world-class live act and, a new book by Selena Fragassi explores the band's life on the road. Pearl Jam Live! is available right now from Epic Ink.
Brian Wilson was a musical genius. And a new re-issue highlights his brilliance in live performance. And if there's anyone who can talk about Wilson's work it's David Leaf. He's literally written the book (well, 2, actually) as well as made the movie about Brian. Brian Wilson- Live at The Roxy Theater is available right now wherever you get your music. Plus, we discuss a few other books that came out this year that are worth your time and attention.
You only need to hear the music of Leanne Binder to fall in love with her voice. With her new EP, Leanne is making a splash. I Got Something to Say is available right now wherever you get your music. For more information, you can check out her website, or you can follow her on Facebook.
Guitar legend Steve Cropper passed away yesterday at age 84. In tribute, we listen back to our 2021 interview with him, promoting his most recent solo album.
Ben Arnold's new record, XI came about by the best of situations... it just happened. What started as a plan to record a few songs turned into a full album. XI is available right now wherever you get records. For more information, check out Ben's website and you can follow him on Facebook.
Gregory McLoughlin has made a career of sharing his music. Whether it's on his regular Monday night YouTube show, or a clubs and venues around New Jersey and New York, Gregory is always sharing. And now his self-titled full length album is coming out December 12th to share with the rest of the world. For more information, check out his website.
Seth Neblett's book Mothership Connected is a fascinating, first-hand look inside the mothership that was Parliament Funkadelic. (As well as the side projects The Parlets, The Brides of Funkenstein and many more.) Seth tells the stories of the women who were part of this one-of-a-kind group and allows them to explain their role. It's a fascinating read and easily one of the best music books of the year. Mothership Connected is available right now from University of Texas press.
1990's rock was an exciting time. Nevermind (no pun intended) Nirvana, what about Sonic Youth, Dinosaur Jr, The Meat Puppets, Primus and Smashing Pumpkins? In his new book, Greg Prato gets the full story of the era from the folks who lived it. Alternative for the Masses by Greg Prato is available right now wherever you get your books.
Nikita Lev is a singer/songrwriter who has a unique voice and style that's developing with each song and EP. Her newest EP, Suspend is available now. For more information, check out her website.
Maia Sharp is a talented singer-songwriter who just released Tomboy, her 10th album. The record is a lovely study of identity and understanding oneself. Tomboy is available now. For more information, you can check out her website or follow her on Facebook.
The power thrash/metal band Them has a new record out that continues the story they started 5 albums ago. Where do things go from here? For more information, you can follow the band on Facebook.
We always enjoy talking with John McCutcheon about his music and his work in helping preserve the music from the past. His new album, A Long Journey Home looks back at the 1927 Mountain City Fiddlers Convention and, looks at how music (and society) has changed 100 years ago. It's a fascinating album and a fascinating conversation. For more information, check out John's website.
With Taylor Swift's The Life of a Showgirl out, we thought it a good time to explore what has come before with two experts- Kase Wickman and Moira McAvoy, co-authors (with Joanna Weiss), authors of Taylor Swift: Album by Album, available from Motorbooks wherever you get your books on October 10th.
Two great voices have teamed up for a fun new cover. Steelheart's Mili & Jeff from Tesla have combined their forces to tackle the classic "I Just Want to Make Love to You." We try our best to pin these two down and talk about positivity and the joy of music. "I Just Want to Make Love to You" is available to stream everywhere, Friday, October 3rd. For more information, check out Steelheart's website.
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