Rock 'n' Roll Grad School

'Elo kiddies! This week we're listening to an episode from our other podcast, Why? and we're listening to our conversation with Chris Frantz from the one and only Talking Heads. (Oh, and he was also …

Carla Williams has heard once or twice in her life that she sounds like the great Karen Carpenter. Now, Carla is leaning into the comparison, recording a tribute to the band, in her own style and her…

Like a lot of bands, Love Crushed Velvet had other plans when the pandemic hit. But ALX had other plans and, they're coming to fruition with new music, new videos and a new album. We talk about all. …

Madeline Bocaro's new book, "In Your Mind- the Infinite Universe of Yoko Ono" is a brand new look at Ono's fascinating body of work in so many different art forms. We talk about the book, about the l…

We don't need to tell you how amazing and talented John Doe is. From his work with the great LA punk band X, to his solo albums, to his acting career, when John Doe speaks, you listen. So we did. Joh…

You may know this week's guest from her work with the great band Redd Kross, but Gere Fennelly is a lot more. From Liberace fan girl, to teen pop star to accomplished teacher. We get into it all with…

Fritz Michel is new to performing music in public, but he's spent a lot of time on stage, having a conversation with audiences all over the world. He's just started releasing music on Spotify and it …

Carla Olson has played with an impressive list of musicians, and she's produced some great music on her own. She now has a new album that she put together, Americana Railroad, a collection of train s…

Susie Suh has always followed her inner voice. And it has taken her to some fascinating places. First walking away from a record contract with a major label, to self-releasing her work, Susie has fou…

If you know anything at all about bootleg recordings, you know that of the earliest companies was Trade Mark of Quality. This week we talked with Ralph Sutherland and Harold Sherrick, the author's of…

No matter how well you think your spring is going, Maiah Wynne is having a better season than you. Her first album as part of the new group Envy of None is atop the charts around the world and she ha…

Simon McBride is a talented singer and guitarist who is on stage with Deep Purple right now. Simon also has a new album coming out May 27th featuring new songs and Simon's great guitar playing.

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It's probably easier to list the artists that saxophonist Eddie Manion hasn't played with. From Diana Ross to Tom Petty to Little Steven to Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band (on tour and at the…

Rising from what remained of the great 'low rock' band Morphine, Vapors of Morphine not only continues the sound and music created by Mark Sandman & Co, but expands on it. We talked with Jeremy Lyons…

This week is a fun discussion as we talk with author/editor SW Lauden about his new book, Forbidden Beat: Perspectives of Punk Rock Drumming. It's a great talk as we cover the history of the D-beat a…

His songs have been popular with generations of listeners. Now, for the first time, Felix Cavaliere tells the fascinating story of his life, both on and off the road with folks like Jimi Hendrix, Ste…

April March is known for music that evokes another time, and that's continued and deepened in her release In Cinerama. The album first came out last year as part of Record Store Day and quickly sold …

This week we talk with Jeremy Ivey, a songrwriter and singer who makes us all look lazy. His new album Invisible Pictures, is available March 11th. It's his third record in two years.

We had a great …

When you're looking for a perfect combination of what Touring Rock Magazine called "grunge, hard rock, indie, classic metal and punk and creating the most memorable and fun alternative music we've he…

This week we're talking with Scott Sharrard, guitarist with the great Little Feat. Before joining the band, Scott served as the musical director for Gregg Allman, so you know he's got the chops. We t…