Dooner’s World – Tommy Chong Topics: Calgary - May Growing up in Calgary and learning to play guitarEarly influencesPlaying with Ike and Tina Turner Meeting Frank Zappa and his influence on Cheech and Chong Getting kicked out of Motown for getting his green card Gaye Delorme’s influence and the story of writing Ear Ache My Eye Story behind writing up in Smoke Meeting John Belushi and Dan Aykroyd on the set of the Blues Brothers Tommy recommends guitarist Larry Breau Driving to a basketball game with Jack Nicolson and writing Basketball Jones A/K/A/ Tommy Chong and the story of Tommy’s going to jail in 2003 Chong’s pre-rolls go on sale today in Michigan - MKX Brand Upcoming podcast with his wife, Shelby Support the show
Topics: New Podcast on Podcast One - The French Connection Beyond the MusicUpcoming book – Twisted Business – September 21, 2021Early concerts - The Animals @ The Schafer festMusic in the Fifth Dimension - Murray the K’s Easter show – 1967 - 10 artists including The Cream and The Who and The Young RascalsJay Jay talks about the blues – Albert King, Eric Clapton, Joe Bonamassa, Stevie Ray Vaughn, and more Seeing shows at the Fillmore East – Grateful Dead, Allman Brothers, Frank Zappa and The Mothers Tales of the early club days with Twisted Sister – Rock Palace (Carmel, NY), Fore N Aft, Gemini IITwisted Sister Re-union in 2003Hear about Jay Jay’s favorites Twisted Sister shows Playing The Chance, Mid-Hudson Civic center Jay Jay tells us about his Led Zeppelin and Jimi Hendrix live experiences Support the show
Dooner’s World – Chris Opperman From early musical experiences in New Jersey to attending Berklee School of music in BostonMeeting Mike Keneally and developing a lasting musical relationship Chris discusses his first album Oppy music Vol 1 – Purple Crayon Working with Co de Kloet and the Metropol Orchestra in HollandOrchestrating for and performing with Steve Vai Performing with Project Object with Ike Willis and Napolean Murphy Brock Playing at Zappanale Getting permission from Gail Zappa to record a cover of frank Zappa’s “Blessed Relief”Creating Chamber Music from Hell with Kurt Morgan (Dweezil Zappa bass player) Ike Willis Go-0Fund Me – Help Support Uncle Ike!! https://gofund.me/f380b720 Chris’s Website: https://Chrisopperman.netSupport the show
Dooner’s World – Billy Cobham with Co-Host Scott Parker Topics: Growing up in NYC Appearing at Carnegie Hall with the Bernstein Youth Orchestra at 16 years old Playing in the Horace Silver Band Billy tells the stories of the 3 out of body experiences that he had onstage in his career #1 - Tivoli Gardens – Copenhagen with Horace Silver #2 – Olympia, Paris with Mahavishnu Orchestra – Billy watched the band from the balcony #3 – St Petersburgh with Hiram Bullock Forming of the band, Dreams Miles Davis Jack Johnson sessions – today is the 51st anniversary of the session (4/7/70) and Billy shares some funny stories Mahavishnu opens for Frank Zappa - Philly Spectrum – April 28, 1973 Playing with Bobbie and the Midnights Downbeat magazine party – the one time he met Frank Zappa Billy talks about George Duke and Ruth UnderwoodUpcoming Stress-Free drumming zoom Master classes with Billy Cobham and others Support the show
Dooner’s World – Episode 15 – Stephen Schofield – Cyrus Round, Stephen’s Corner channel on YouTube Support the show
Gary talks about growing up in Syracuse and early live experiences Seeing the Rolling stones in 1965 Seeing Frank Zappa and The Mothers 1968 and again in 1975 Gary shares incredible stories about Frank Zappa and Captain Beefheart Gary tells the tale of first meeting Captain Beefheart through when he was in the Magic BandCo and Gary meet in 1980Co shares some of his experiences with the Captain Making of “I Have a Cat” Stories of Herb Cohen, George Duke, and flavored cheese Gary and Co and the Metropol Orchestra Gary talks about his homage to Frank Zappa - Guerillas in the Midst CD Giveaway! – Listen and email to win! Co’s book, Frank and Co, available on e-book Gary talks about his streaming performances on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays at 3pm eastern Tune in to watch Gary Live tomorrow and every Tues/Thurs/Sat at 3pm eastern and donate if you can - https://www.facebook.com/gary.lucas.5836 Link to Co’s Book - https://frankandco.nl/Support the show
Topics: Ed’s early career and his cereal TV Commercial company doing ads for Sugar Bear, Bullwinkle, Trix, Flintstones The Beaulieu camera Meeting Frank Zappa in 1967 at the Garrick Theatre Watch the Luden’s Commercial that Ed hired Frank to score Ed provides voiceover as we watch the 40 minutes of footage that Frank and Ed createdThree-minute openingApostolic StudiosCalvin, Ed, Gail at the We’re Only In It Cover sessionFZ, Moon, and Gail in NYCDeparting the GarrickLondonInterview FZ and Pam and London at night Tim Buckley and room service Zappa meets Arthur Brown Outside Royal Albert HallOrchestra at Royal Albert HallAmsterdam Ike Willis Go Fund Me: https://www.gofundme.com/f/ike-willis-prostate-cancer-treatment-fund?utm_campaign=p_cf%20share-flow-1&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_source=customer&fbclid=IwAR1pzdWW6-_pbr8DHIq6cFbN4iMr9pmydl4m150Uotu5_1LYTdfMss1hx40 Ed’s Links:https://fractalegends.com/ http://www.edseeman.com/ https://vimeo.com/user9928274 Support the show
Dooner's World - Matthew Ebel (Avian Invasion) Topics: Learning Piano in church Early musical experiences Piano Rocker period Getting into Electronic music Playing Furry conventionsDarran Bruce and The DJ SessionsMatthew talks about Patreon and how it works Matthew’s Links: https://avianinvasion.com/ https://avianinvasion.com/live https://twitter.com/matthewebel https://www.patreon.com/matthewebelSupport the show
Topics: Ike Willis Health Announcement Will’s early musical experiences First Concert – Adam and the Ants Link Ray influence Rachel Stamp – 10 years touring Meeting and recording with Johnette Napolitano (Concrete Blonde) – 2007 – solo album Scarred – 2007Seeing The Heads in LondonMeeting and touring with Adam Ant One man band - Scant Regard – 7 albums She made me do it Will’s Links:https://www.scantregard.com/storehttps://www.facebook.com/willcrewdson Ike Willis Go Fund Me: https://www.gofundme.com/f/ike-willis-prostate-cancer-treatment-fund?utm_campaign=p_cf%20share-flow-1&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_source=customer&fbclid=IwAR1pzdWW6-_pbr8DHIq6cFbN4iMr9pmydl4m150Uotu5_1LYTdfMss1hx40Support the show
Dooner’s World – Terry LeRoi (Granny 4 Barrel and Leroi XIII) and Ray West (Spread Eagle and Weapons of ANew)Terry Leroi talks with Mike about his first concert (Cheap Trick), early musical influences, early bands, Granny 4 Barrel, working with Stormy Daniel’s on the She Like’s Guns video, Leroi XIII, unbelievable Dio cover of Stand Up and Shout Ray talks with Mike about early influences, Spread Eagle and Weapons of Anew, the new hit single Sick Boy, and what’s in store for the futureSupport the show
Mike talks with California Rock experts Ralph Hulett of rockretrospect.com and Steven Schofield from Cyrus Round about musical influences - From Bing Crosby to Buffalo Springfield, the gang covers A LOT of ground! Dean Martin & Frank SinatraBuddy Holly -- Beatles, Stones, Beach BoysElvis Presley -- Beatles, Stones, Jimi Hendrix, and many other rock artistsEverly Brothers -- Beatles, Beach BoysGene Vincent -- Rick Lee, Stray CatsChuck Berry -- Beatles, Stones & Beach Boys; many othersBB King -- Eric Clapton, Peter Green, Steve Marriot Beatles and Beach Boys -- Influenced each otherBeatles -- Influenced numerous British Invasion groups The Kinks -- Numerous 70s punk bandsThe Stones & Animals -- Various blues/rock artists like Savoy BrownBo Diddley -- The Animals, Stones, YardbirdsThe Yardbirds -- Garage band type groups like The Count 5Little Richard -- Beatles, Bob Dylan, Elton JohnMuddy Waters -- Stones, Jimi HendrixJohn Lee Hooker - Animals, ZZ Top, J. Geils Band, many others Willie Dixon - Artists who covered his songs include Cream "Spoonful," Doors "Back Door Man," Jeff Beck Group "I Ain't Superstitious" "You Shook Me," Led Zeppelin "I Can't Quit You," "You Shook Me," Rolling Stones "I Just Want to Make Love with You" "I Want to be Loved," Steppenwolf "Hoochie Kootchie Man" Support the show
Topics:History of the Dudes and Beer podcast - https://www.dudesandbeer.com/ Working on the crew for Roger Waters on The Wall tour First concert - Huey Lewis and the news Working for Rush at a show and meeting the band Chris talks about his pedal modification business - https://www.austinhotmods.com/ COVID Talk – Texas vs New York Chris talks about his new meditation album – No Disassemble and 8 other albums he released during the pandemic Support the show
Growing up in Mansfield, England Piecing a drum set together Ricky Storm and The Tornados, then Ricky and The Stormcats 1st meeting Alvin LeeAudition for the The Jaybirds Getting a gig at The Marquee club Renaming the band - Ten Years After Meeting Aynsley Dunbar after he auditioned for Jimi Hendrix!! Meeting Frank Zappa at a gig in Belgium and introducing him to Aynsley Dunbar after the show Rainbow, Ritchie Blackmore, and Cozy PowellHaving drinks with Led Zeppelin in New YorkTaking a walk with Miles DavisGetting the Woodstock gig Hanging with the Grateful Dead by the pool Meeting Marcus Bonfanti Support the show
Growing up in Rockport, Mass 1st Concert – Billy Joel TD Gardens Inspirations: Chet Baker, Otis Redding, Frank Sinatra, Nirvana, Amy Winehouse Playing in an Eric Clapton cover band in San DiegoRecording the “I’ll play Daddy” and “Let You Leave” videos Tom Waits love New single – She’s So High - https://open.spotify.com/track/4HB7tDcCcJYuuuZRrjCUX0?si=GW_-_ihpSZyD03Fx2QX4XAUpcoming release – “Roller Coaster”, with Jimi Vivino Juliet’s Links: Full Concert on HelloooTV on YouTube - https://youtu.be/pJvNi7gVlYA"I'll Play Daddy" video - https://vimeo.com/489880972“Let You Leave” video - https://youtu.be/NAXoU0TeRrYFacebook: JulietHawkinsMusic | Spotify: Juliet Hawkins | Instagram: juliethawksinsofficialSupport the show
Dooner’s World – Co de Kloet – Frank Zappa Royalty and Author of Frank and Co Topics:Growing up in Holland Trini Lopez – If I had a hammerCool story about an indoor Festival with Ry Cooder, The Eagles, Chi Coltrane, The Who, Rod Stewart, and, ….Gary Glitter?Early Zappa experiences Winning tickets to a show in 73 On radio telling his love – won ticketsAmazing George Duke storyMeeting and interviewing Frank Zappa at The Pulitzer Hotel in 1977 Working with Terry Bozzio Seeing Frank in 1978 in RotterdamThe 1979 Interview with Frank - 3.5 hours w Frank!!Co’s Zappa Word game – he stumps Mike Keneally FZ turns 50, so Co throws a party on the radio on his Supplement show Interviewing Frank in Cali, then Flo and Eddie in NY Suzie Cream Cheese callsGoing to Cali to see FZ – 93 – sitting next to Suzie Cream Cheese’s Uncle? - White coke red RussiansSupport the show
Dooner's World Stephen SchofieldDooner’s World – Stephen Schofield Topics: Stephen performsProtest Singers of America Leadbelly Woodie Guthrie Peter Seger Bob Dylan John Lennon Jimi Hendrix Velvert Turner Rock and Roll Hall of Fame – Nominees Support the show
Topics: Growing up in San Francisco in a famous music family Talking to Muhammed Ali on a cell phone in 1969Being around Fantasy Records when John Fogerty worked in the warehouse Wilt Chamberlin taking Merl to his guitar lessons Roadying for his Dad with Paul Butterfield Jerry Garcia & Merl SaundersTouring with David CrosbyMichael Jackson Tour “BAD” Tour Meeting Frank Zappa and working as his guitar tech on the 1988 tour Working for Milli Vanilli up the last gig Building The Fenix in San Rafael Merl Saunders, the Wetlands, Blues Traveler Potential Archival releases Support the show
Dooner’s World – Season 2 Premiere!Guest – Darran Bruce Topics: Growing up in Seattle and the Grunge influenceBeastie Boys Licensed to Ill album and Tour – Darran saw it! Paul’s Boutique Critique and More Beastie Love The DJ Sessions history Avian InvasionLindsey Stirling and Mako (Macco?) How do you say it?Darran and Mike pick their Rock and Roll Hall of Fame nominees for 2021 The Beatles February 9, 1964 RIP Chick Corea Support the show
Dooner’s World – Jan 29, 2021 – Tom “Bones” Malone – Frank Zappa, Blues Brothers, SNL Band, David Letterman Band, Billy Cobham, Topics: Tom shares the story of his Dad surviving Pearl HarborGrowing up in MississippiCollege years making connections Early touring with Woody Herman band Meeting and playing with 16 year old Stevie WonderPlaying gigs with Doc Severinsen Auditioning for Frank Zappa’s Grand Wazoo band on Tuba over the phone Touring with Frank Zappa Blood Sweat and Tears Tour 1973 Bill Cobham Tour 1975 Meeting Gil Evans at his 60th birthday gigPlaying with Gil for the last 15 years of his careerGetting the SNL gig in 1975Playing with The Band on SNL, then on their last tour and at The Last Waltz - November 25, 1976Playing with Frank Zappa on SNL 1976 Purple Lagoon with John Belushi Playing on the gigs that would later become Zappa in New York - Dec 26-29 – 1976 – The PallidumThe history of the Blues BrothersFirst gig at Carnegie hall 9 Shows in California opening for Steve Martin that would later become the “A Briefcase full of Blues” albumMaking the Blues Brothers movie – funny John stories Story behind the soundtrack With blow in the budget, what was filming the movie like? Hint - Cheech and Chong’s trailer was next to theirs 5-week tour with the Blues Brothers Visiting Graceland with John BelushiGetting Paul Shaffer, the David Letterman gig Tom talks about his time with David Letterman Meeting Warren Zevon when he was on the show and Warren sharing his health news Warren gave Dave his guitar the last time he appearedPlaying for the Troops with the Lt. Dan Band Recording with Paul McCartney on Egyptian Station Support the show
Dooner’s World - US Festival Retrospective 1982 and 1983 Guest Roger Capps (Pat Benatar), Mike Keneally (Frank Zappa), and Ralph Hulett (Photographer and Author - Rock Retrospect.com) Topics: · Review of the US Festival 1982 artists – Ramones, Oingo Boingo, B-52s, Talking Heads, The Police, Santana, The Kinks, Tom Petty, Grateful Dead, Fleetwood Mac, and more· Review of Pat Benatar’s set, song by song, with Roger Capps· Review of the US Festival 1983 artists – Divinyls, INXS, Oingo Boingo, Wall of Voodoo, English Beat, Stray Cats, Men at Work, The Clash, Judas Priest, U2, Missing Persons, Pretenders, Joe Walsh, Stevie Nicks, David Bowie · Ralph and Mike Keneally discuss the Zappa show at San Diego State University 1977 - Mike’s 1st Zappa show, and Ralph photographed the show and met Frank backstageSupport the show