Welcome into 2026 and to begin the new year here is the audio edition of the latest show and joining us is Joel Hoekstra from Whitesnake, Night Ranger and TSO, Joel has a 4th album coming out from his band "Joel Hoekstra's 13" called "From The Fade" it arrives on Feb 27 we look ahead to this and back at a career which has seen him playing with and alongside some of the greatest bands and musicians of the generation.

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In the new "Video Edition"

"Welcome back to The Rock’n’Blues Experience with Tim Caple On this episode, we’ve got a real treat — a conversation with the incredibly talented Steve Postell, singer, songwriter, and guitar player with over five decades in the music industry.""We’ll be diving into his brand new album Walking Through These Blues — the stories behind the songs, the inspirations, and how it all came together. Plus, we’ll be catching up on what’s new with his band The Immediate Family, who are putting the finishing touches on their upcoming album… and yes, we’ve got some exclusive tour news too!""From his early days on Broadway to working with legends like David Crosby, Steve’s journey is packed with incredible moments, and we’re covering it all. So don’t forget to like, subscribe, and let’s get into this unforgettable conversation."​Steve Postell is a seasoned American singer-songwriter, guitarist, producer, and composer whose multifaceted career spans over five decades. Trained at The Mannes College of Music in New York City, Postell's journey has taken him from Broadway stages to recording studios, film scores, and collaborations with some of the most iconic names in music.​Musical Journey & CollaborationsPostell's early career included performances in Broadway productions such as Evita and The Man of La Mancha. He also co-wrote the score for the off-Broadway rock musical Fallen Angel, starring Corey Glover of Living Colour. His versatility as a musician led him to work with a diverse array of artists, including David Crosby, John Oates, Jennifer Warnes, Kenny Loggins, Eric Andersen, and Iain Matthews .​In addition to his performance credentials, Postell has composed scores for film and television, notably for ESPN's Sportsweek and the documentary Dying to Know, about Timothy Leary and Ram Dass, narrated by Robert Redford .​ Solo Work & Recent ProjectsPostell's solo work showcases his depth as a songwriter and musician. His album Time Still Knocking features collaborations with renowned artists like David Crosby, Jennifer Warnes, John Oates, and Robben Ford . His latest release, Walking Through These Blues, offers a rich blend of Americana, rock, and blues, featuring contributions from Glen Phillips, Leland Sklar, Danny Kortchmar, Steve Ferrone, Bekka Bramlett, Russ Kunkel, and the late David Crosby .​The Immediate FamilyPostell is a member of The Immediate Family, a supergroup comprising legendary session musicians Danny Kortchmar, Leland Sklar, Waddy Wachtel, and Russ Kunkel. The band has released several EPs and a full-length album, with their single "Cruel Twist" reaching the top 10 on the blues charts. They are also the subject of an upcoming documentary by Wrecking Crew director Denny Tedesco .​ Legacy & InfluenceThroughout his extensive career, Steve Postell has demonstrated a remarkable ability to blend genres and collaborate with a wide range of artists. His contributions to music, both as a performer and behind the scenes, have solidified his reputation as a versatile and influential figure in the industry.​

On the new edition of the show Graham Bonnet looks back at the time of the very first Donnington Monsters of Rock Festival and the global Rainbow tour in support of "Down To Earth" which spawned two of the most played rock 45's ever in "Since Youv'e Been Gone" and "All Night Long" and why after all that successs he chose to step back only to re-appear with MSG and then on the creating Alcatrazz.

Part one of a 2 part edition with legendary Rainbow, MSG,Alcatrazz front man Graham Bonnet and today we start right at the beginning when Graham first found out he had a voice and a booming one at that, his career was stop start before a Bee Gee saw him singing live and his career then began to take firm shape , huge hits with "The Marbles" followed before a fallow period and then a call to ask if he would like to audition for Ritchie Blackmore's Rainbow "Who ? came the reply never heard of them " was his reply before he boarded a plane to head off for an audition.

Also on tis show George Lynch and Leo Lyons from Ten Years After

Welcome back and on this video edition of the show we welcome one of the gutar greats of the last 5 decades as George Lynch joins us to look back at his extraordinary life in music the extreme highs in the 80's with multi platinum band DOKKEN and we come roght up to date with the new album from Lynch Mob out this week "Dancing with the Devil" so plenty of stories and annecdoted from a life spent in music .

On the new video edition of the show we are joined by icons from different eras, firstly our main guest is one of the founder members of platinum selling stadium blues rock band "Ten Years After" Leo Lyons joins me to look back at their extraordinary career and his time as producer turning bands like UFO from run of the mill rockers to a hugely successful international band, also on the show we have George Lynch and Dave Ellefson and Jeff Scott Soto

Welcome back to the "Rock Vault" from The Rock'n'Blues Experience with Tim Caple and in this show we will hear from George Lynch about the peak year of Dokken with "Back For The Attack" , Don talks Judas Priest , how good an album was "Slaves and Masters " by Deep Purple Joe Lynn Turner recalls, Ronnie Roomero looks back on joining Ritchie Blackm ores Rainbow and what he used to look forward most to singing on the road with the band and we will hear from founder member of Barclay James Harvest John Lees about the day he and the band played in front of over 200,000 peaople live in Berlin, and there are contributions from Quo' Original John Coghlan and Lips from Anvil

Welcome back here is a short preview clip from the new show out on the website from today with special guests George Lynch and Jaron Gulino from Lynch Mob. here George is looking back to the impact that the arrival of The Beatles had on him and his first guitars.