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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 favorite  of his original tracks, offering a comprehensive look at this seasoned musician's career. This power-packed conversation is a must-watch for music enthusiasts everywhere!

00:00 Welcome to the Rock-N-Roll Show Podcast

01:31 Early Musical Influences

04:07 The Ukulele Days

05:26 Teenage Years and Musical Evolution

09:31 College Days and First Bands

17:29 Recording and Collaborations

28:26 The Challenges of Mixing 'Africa'

31:11 The Inspiration Behind 'Africa'

32:23 Exploring 'All Fall Down'

35:44 Songwriting Process Insights

38:06 Love and Music: A Personal Story

40:39 The Quirky 'One More Trojan'

42:55 The Origin of 'Nova and the Black Holes'

45:10 Discussing 'Love Without The Ties'

48:27 Live Performances and Future Plans

55:11 Final Thoughts and Encouragement

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You can find NovA online at: 

https://novaandtheblackholes.com/

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