The Jerry Riopelle Room

Dave's back!Part 2 of Paul's conversation with DAVID PLENN & LLORY MCDONALD!The crazy kids continue the chat with side 2 of Jerry's "TAKE A CHANCE" album, plus some great solo material from Dave and Llory's 80s band, Odds & Ends... AND a listen to a new song from Dave's most recent solo work!Let's do this!Support the show

Double your pleasure...  Joining Paul Riopelle in the Room is the dynamic duo of DAVID PLENN & LLORY MCDONALD!You know these two, Jerry's forever lead guitar player, David Plenn, and the mighty singer/ guitar slinger,  Llory McDonald.  We'll hear the story of how they met, Llory's induction into the Riopelle band, Dave and Llory's 1984 music project...  AND a song by song listen and commentary on one of Jerry Riopelle's most popular albums, Take a Chance!This is part 1 ... Enjoy the ride!Support the show

"She's with ME" - Jerry Riopelle 3 words.  That was it.  It was 1977.  She was 17, a Riopelle superfan, aspiring  writer/educator,  future published poet AND professor.I'm talking about none other than Jerry Riopelle assistant and family friend, BECKY BYRKIT!We'll hear about the impact those 3 simple words had on this teenaged Flagstaff girl, and how this creative, hilarious and endearingly absurd human discovered the world of words and music appreciation, which ultimately led her to the land of poetry and friendship with Jerry Riopelle and family.As always, some wonderful talk and Riopelle tunes/stories for your pleasure!Paul RSupport the show

The dynamic of 3 lifelong friends is unmistakable.  44 years of music, laughs, ups, downs and basically any direction you can think of. Joining me in the Room are my forever pals and bandmates, DAVID JENKINS and STEVEN WOLFSON! The story begins here.... in addition to our pre-teen endeavors of making Superman movies and performing for the neighborhood kids singing Beatles songs while playing our perfectly tuned tennis rackets, we were (and are) endlessly and forever inspired and motivated by our music mentor, my dad, Jerry Riopelle.You're bound to get an emotional kick out of this one, especially if you have lifelong friends AND you happen to be a Jerry Riopelle fan! Oh, and there's a surprise guest and a very satisfying dose of Riopelle music!Thanks for listening!Paul RiopelleSupport the show

It's a Riopelle Room double header!In this episode I chat with Riopelle band singer & shaker, the inimitable, TARA AUSTIN!Tara started singing in the Riopelle band in 2011 and performed in every live Jerry Riopelle show since.  You'll learn how she met Jerry, immediately felt a connection to the music and you may even shed a tear when she offers a small glimpse of the bond she feels with Jerry and one of his most endearing songs,  "Hey Old Friend".Tara knocked it out of the park at both Riopelle tributes and she knocks it out of the park with one of her original songs you'll get to hear in this episode!For all things Tara:  www.screamindiva.comBUT WAIT... there's more!Anthony on deck...My friend for 26 years, old bandmate in  the AZ band, The Tellers, ANTHONY CIULLA visits the Room!  Yet another interesting perspective from one of my best friends, but this guy caught a  closeup of the early AZ Riopelle phenomenon, as he started calling Phoenix his home when he was a young lad in 1980.   Paul & Anthony - bands, internet radio, sharing the stage with JR...we've done it!LOTS of great Riopelle music in this double header episode!Thank you so much for listening!Paul Riopelle#HeyOldFriend #Medicine Wheel #Roll with the Feelin' #Northbound #PlaySupport the show

Paul Riopelle is joined by esteemed recording engineer,  STEVEN ESCALLIER for this episode of the Riopelle Room!  During Steve's tenure at the legendary Sound City recording studio, he created and witnessed some of the greatest sounds and stories in rock history.  Not only did he work along side legendary producer, Keith Olsen, but also was 2nd recording engineer on the Riopelle albums, "Saving Grace" and "Take a Chance" and main recording engineer on Jerry's wonderful work, "Little Bit at a Time".You're in for a treat  listening to the (often hilarious) rock & roll memories Steve shares with us from those magical days at Sound City!  Support the show

"Goody!"  That's what we call him.  Listen in as DAVID GOODSTEIN joins Paul Riopelle for a call into the Room.  Goody has been the drummer in the Jerry Riopelle band since 2011.Goodstein shares his thoughts and stories about Jerry including  their first encounter which was essentially Goody playing drums and singing the lead vocal on Jerry's song, "Livin' the Life", from a live performance at a music club in L.A.....and Jerry listening...over the phone!In addition to being an incredible drummer, this cat can sing!  He held a prominent spot at the Riopelle tributes and sang lead vocal (and played drums) on several of his favorite Riopelle tunes.Goody has also played with Dolly Parton, Jackson Browne, Joe Perry and many, many more.Lots of Riopelle music in this one... Let's do this!Support the show

Goin back in the day for this one!  Joining Paul in the Room for this episode are TAMARA HALL & GEORGE NAUFUL.  This superbly talented duo were part of the Riopelle band and also sang and played on Take a Chance, Little Bit at a Time, In the Round, and Dangerous Stranger albums.  If you were at any of the wild concerts in the Arizona area during the height of Riopelle mania, you remember these two!  Listen in as they talk the old days, including meeting Jerry at Sound City recording studio, their first sessions on a Riopelle record, memories of the Celebrity Theatre, the Pawnbroker club in Tucson and a bit of a van/hotel mishap in Flagstaff!Of course we've got Riopelle music here too,  AND a couple of wonderful songs from Tamara and George.  You'll love this one.Support the show

Listen in as Paul Riopelle chats with leading southwest concert promoter, DANNY ZELISKO!Over 40 years in the concert promotion biz and still going!  We'll hear how Danny, who as an ambitious teenager entering the concert business had his first exposure to and meeting with Jerry Riopelle back in 1974.  Danny has booked Jerry Riopelle shows consistently for the last 30 plus years and was a dear friend to Jerry throughout.  We'll hear stories of what makes Danny tick...and a little bit about what ticks him off with the current state of the music biz.This episode was recording as Danny was putting the final touches on his incredible new tell all book, ALL EXCE$$, which can be purchased now at dzplive.com.Let's hit it.....HEY NOW!Support the show

Today's guest is the one and only,  STUART MARGOLIN!! (aka Salt Spring Slim)You may know Stuart from his years of television and film work, but he also happened to be Jerry's best friend and songwriting partner.  An added bonus:  co-hosting this episode with Paul Riopelle is the brilliant Riopelle guitar player, David Plenn!This episode takes you back to Stuart's beginning as a little kid who loved dancing and performing, and then onward to when he and Jerry met in L.A. in the mid 1960s where their friendship and songwriting partnership was born!  We'll hear one of the first songs they wrote together, and  some great stories of their musical journey.So many fun memories in this episode! And LOTS of music too!  Enjoy the ride!Support the show

Long time pal and bandmate from The Motion, RYELAND ALLISON joins Paul Riopelle in the Room!  Another story of a teenaged aspiring musician/sound designer growing up around and inspired under the tutelage of Jerry Riopelle. Ryeland chats with Paul about their teenage music endeavors, meeting Jerry for the first time, Jerry's influence on him as a music creator and of course performing Jerry's songs at the Riopelle tribute concerts.For cryin' out loud, you need to listen to this one!#Cryin'OutLoud  #SoYoungSupport the show

The Jerry Riopelle sound. We all know it and we all love it. But do you know how much this guy contributed to that sound and feel we know and love?  I'm talking about 4 decades of low end groove supplied by JOHN HARRIS!  John calls in to the room and has a wonderful stroll down memory lane with Paul Riopelle. What started as session work to provide some bass guitar on a few songs to complete Jerry's second album, turned into 38 years of live performances and studio work as the bass player in the Jerry Riopelle band. This is a great one, people!  Feel it!Support the show

Paul Riopelle chats with another lifelong pal and bandmate from The Motion, STEVEN WOLFSON!Another cool perspective from a young lad growing up around the Riopelles and under the tutelage of Jerry Riopelle. Jerry once referred to Steven as the "most prolific songwriter I know." By the way, Jerry spoke those words when Steven was 15!  Steven and Paul reminisce about their childhood, their band, the Riopelle/AZ phenomenon and Jerry's influence on Steven as a young songwriter and now father of a young singer/songwriter daughter.Carry Me Away!Support the show

How does one go from being a teenage rock 'n roller/mega fan of Jerry Riopelle to playing in the Riopelle band for 34 years??  Talent, attitude and badassery helps. Listen in as Paul Riopelle welcomes Llory McDonald to The Riopelle Room!  Llory discusses her high school "Riopelle parties", her favorite Riopelle songs, her thoughts of Jerry, and of course we'll get the back story of her music journey, her joining the Riopelle band and past and present music endeavors including her collaboration with David Plenn as well as Paul's band The Motion. This is a fun one!Support the show

Paul Riopelle's childhood friend, forever bandmate (The Motion), and extended Riopelle family member, DAVID JENKINS joins Paul for this episode in the Room! Listen to David's memories of growing up around the Riopelles from a unique perspective -  that of a 10 year old kid through adulthood.  David recollects Jerry's huge influence on him as a young aspiring musician and all around appreciator, facilitator and curator of all things music. This journey begins with Paul and David meeting as kids, their shared interest in music, David traveling to Phoenix for the first time to experience the Riopelle phenomenon (with bonus cautionary tale included), to becoming the stage supervisor at all Riopelle gigs for the past 15 years. A reverence to behold.Support the show

David Plenn is joining Paul Riopelle for a remote call in to the Room! Plenn has been Jerry Riopelle's lead guitar player since 1970.  We'll hear how he met Jerry, joined the band, recall studio session antics, listen to some favorite guitar solos and find out what Dave's been up to recently! Support the show

He loves his job, he really does!  AZ Music Dude, JOHN DIXON aka JOHNNY Djoins Paul Riopelle for a chat in the Room!This is a wonderful 43 minutes with Paul and Arizona music historian and archivist, Johnny D.Take a ride with them as they discuss young Johnny's early love and fascination with vinyl records through his time working for major record labels,  concert production, music publishing and ultimately his work and friendship with our man, Jerry Riopelle. Of course, Johnny also shares a couple of his favorite Riopelle tunes here, so take a listen to this heartwarming remembrance from the one and only Johnny D!Support the show