Know Good Music

On today's podcast Sam and Rob talk about musical artists from the great US state of MICHIGAN.  Those who were born there and those who made it their musical home. First segment we go thru the list of artists from Michigan and where in Michigan they're from. Second segment Rob talks about Bill Hailey and the Comets Third segment Sam talks about the great guitarist Dick Wagner ***** Follow our Instagram & Facebook pages for info on upcoming podcasts and sometimes extra content You can hear our podcast almost anywhere you listen to podcasts including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Pandora, Podbean and YouTube! Visit our website where you can find some cool Know Good Music merchandide (shirts / mugs) at:  https://knowgoodmusicpodcast.wixsite.com/know-good-music/knowgoodmerch TURN OFF THE TV - AND TURN UP THE MUSIC!!!

YOU MAY KNOW CHRIS FROM THE BANDS: BALLS, GIRAFFE, CASPER BABY PANTS OR PERHAPS THE PRESIDENTS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (with the hit songs "LUMP" and "PEACHES") I hold "the Presidents" up there with They Might Be Giants, Weird Al and Cake! *** Chris returns to Know Good Music for the 2nd time and talks to Rob about: THE NEW ALBUM "NEWBORN HUMAN"  THE CREATION OF THE SONG "PEACHES"  WHERE CHRIS GOT HIS SENSE OF HUMOR CHRIS' 3 FAVORITE COMEDIANS MEMORIES OF TOURING WITH THE PRESIDENTS  IF THE PRESIDENTS WILL RE-UNITE OR NOT HOW THE SOLO SONGS ALL COME TOGETHER - WRITING - TWEEKING THE TIME CHRIS PITCHED A PARODY SONG TO WEIRD AL and more! It's always great talking to Chris and you will simply love this interview! *** Visit Chris' Website at www.chrisballew.org Stream the new songs ... listen to some rare unearthed songs ... and keep up with what Chris is up to. *** KNOW GOOD MUSIC can be found on Podbean (host site), Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Iheart Radio, Pandora, YouTube  and almost anywhere you listen to podcasts. Links to more sources at Link Tree - www.linktr.ee/knowgoodmusic Visit our YouTube Channel where you can see video segments from all of our interviews.  Just search "know good music" Please follow / subscribe & comment Follow our Instagram & Facebook pages for info on upcoming podcasts and sometimes extra content Visit our website where you can find some cool Know Good Music merchandide (shirts / mugs) at: https://knowgoodmusicpodcast.wixsite.com/know-good-music/knowgoodmerch TURN OFF THE TV - AND TURN UP THE MUSIC!!!   COPYRIGHT CLAIM: The songs : Newborn Human, Hallow Feeling, Peaches & Give In, Get Up used with permission from Chris Ballew.

THE MONKEES 60th Anniversary CONVENTION & NEW COMIC BOOK PRICE GUIDE On today's podcast Rob talks to 3 monkees historians : CHARLES ROSENAY, DUANE DIMOCK and MARK ARNOLD. Charles, Duane & Mark join Rob to talk about the 60th anniversary Monkees Convention taking place from Sept 4th, 5th and 6th 2026.   Tons of great guests like VALERIE KAIRYS VENET who appeared in over 50 monkees tv episodes, GREG EVIGAN (who will talk about his memories of Davy Jones), Monkees Drummer RICH DART (touring with Micky), Monkees Bassist JOHN BILLINGS (also still touring with Micky) There will be live music including MICK LAWLESS (Loose Salute to Nez), The M60s, and The Characters official Convention Band .. along with some amazing authors like JOE RUSSO (author of The Monkees : Smoke-Filled Dreams"), FRED VELEZ (Author of "A little bit me, a little bit you") .. and many other great authors  ... and don't forget ... Monkees photographer HENRY DILTZ will be there! And if that weren't enough to talk about on this podcast ... the guys talk about some memories of their own and most importantly the NEW Monkees Comic Book Book Reference Book and Price Guide that will first be made available at the convention.  This book includes all 17 of the monkees comic books now digitized and enhanced appearing more vivid than ever!  There is a price guide for monkees collectibles and also there are 17 notable celebrities who analyze and give their opinions of each comic... if you are a true fan of the monkees you will need to get this book!  If you are a really true blue man of the Monkees you need to get yourself to Connecticut for the convention! The book will be available online for everyone on September 12th ***** GET YOUR TICKETS to the CONVENTION HERE! https://monkeesfanconvention.com/ ***** KNOW GOOD MUSIC can be found on Podbean (host site), Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Iheart Radio, Pandora, YouTube and almost anywhere you listen to podcasts. Links to more sources at Link Tree - www.linktr.ee/knowgoodmusic Visit our YouTube Channel where you can see video segments from all of our interviews.  Just search "know good music" Please follow / subscribe & review Follow our Instagram & Facebook pages for info on upcoming podcasts and sometimes extra content Visit our website where you can find some cool Know Good Music merchandide (shirts / mugs) at: https://knowgoodmusicpodcast.wixsite.com/know-good-music/knowgoodmerch TURN OFF THE TV - AND TURN UP THE MUSIC!!!

SUMMER SERIES - PART 3 THIS EPISODE WE HAVE MUSIC NEWS, WE TALK ABOUT NEW RELEASES FOR AUGUST, AND END WITH ARTIST RIDERS MS FAB's TRIP BACK TO NJ THE EXTINCTION OF THE SMALL LOCAL CLUBS MUSIC NEWS : PHIL COLLINS, DAVID LEE ROTH, R.E.M., MARTHA REEVES NEW RELEASES : NIGHT RANGER, JON BATISTE, MONKEY ENGINE HAND PUMP, ANN WILSON, PHOEBE BRIDGERS, THE WARNING, SMASHING PUMPKINS, SIENNA SERA, SPARKS, STEPHEN BISHOP, KISS, BRANDON FLOWERS, THE CRAMPS, ANTHONY HOPKINS, GRACE POTTER, NATALIE MERCHANT, WEEZER, THE CRANBERRIES, PRINCE, STANLEY SIMMONS. CONCERT / ARTIST RIDERS : BON JOVI, DURAN DURAN, BLONDIE, MARIAH CAREY, FRANK SINATRA OVER 2.5 HOURS OF MUSIC TALK! ******** KNOW GOOD MUSIC can be found on Podbean (host site), Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Iheart Radio, Pandora, YouTube and almost anywhere you listen to podcasts. Links to more sources at Link Tree - www.linktr.ee/knowgoodmusic Visit our YouTube Channel where you can see video segments from all of our interviews.  Just search "know good music" Please follow / subscribe & review Follow our Instagram & Facebook pages for info on upcoming podcasts and sometimes extra content Visit the Know Good Music Website for exclusive merchandise (Shirts / Mugs) TURN OFF THE TV - TURN UP THE MUSIC!

EP 114 - ALBUM ANNIVERSARIES - part 3 On today's podcast Sam and Rob discuss TWO more albums that are coming up on major release date anniversaries. SAM talks about WILCO's sophomore album "BEING THERE" (30th anniversary) ROB talks about THE SMITHEREENS debut album "ESPECIALLY FOR YOU" (40th anniversary) Exclusive Audio from Jim Babjak talking about the making of "Especially For You" Exclusive Audio from Pat DiNizio's audiobook "Confessions of a Rock Star" **** KNOW GOOD MUSIC can be found on Podbean (host site), Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Iheart Radio, Pandora, YouTube and almost anywhere you listen to podcasts. Links to more sources at Link Tree - www.linktr.ee/knowgoodmusic Visit our YouTube Channel where you can see video segments from all of our interviews.  Just search "know good music" Please follow / subscribe & review Follow our Instagram & Facebook pages for info on upcoming podcasts and sometimes extra content Visit the Know Good Music Website for exclusive merchandise (Shirts / Mugs) / Interview Links / The History of Know Good Music - and more!  https://knowgoodmusicpodcast.wixsite.com/know-good-music TURN OFF THE TV - TURN UP THE MUSIC! Copyright Claim: The chapter excerpt "cigarette" from Pat DiNizio's audiobook "confessions of a Rock Star" used with permission from Jim Babjak.