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  • Episode 125 Fernando Perdomo Shameless plugs "Self"

    Episode 125 Fernando Perdomo Shameless plugs "Self"
    Jul 13 2024
    LA session guitarist/producer, Fernando Perdomo has a new solo album out called "Self".
    It's a wonderful mix of songs that I thought to myself, if the Beatles, Burt Bacharach & Frank Zappa had a baby it would be this album.

    In this episode we discuss the album, his work with Marshall Crenshaw, personal experiences at Abbey Road studio two & a lot more!

    Find out more about Fernando at the following site: https://www.fernandoperdomo.com/

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    22 mins
  • Episode 124 Uli Jon Roth In search of the Alpha law

    Episode 124 Uli Jon Roth In search of the Alpha law
    Jun 4 2024
    Uli Jon Roth has been a force to be reckoned with as a master of the guitar for decades.
    While he first made his mark with German rockers, the Scorpions, he has been blazing new trails for himself ever since.
    He is known as an early innovator of neo classical rock and has gone beyond the norm with his creation of the Sky guitar, a very unique guitar with extra frets to emulate the violin and advanced electronic features.
    All the while touring the world on a regular basis, thrilling fans with his virtuostic yet melodic playing style.
    In this episode we discussed his new book, In search of the Alpha law, how he is inspired by going outside his comfort zone, and the importance of supporting our children's dreams...among other things!

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    27 mins
  • Episode 123 David McPherson pop trivia for Boomers

    Episode 123 David McPherson pop trivia for Boomers
    May 24 2024
    David McPherson is a Canadian author based in Waterloo Ontario. He is a regular magazine contributor to Canadian musician, Exclaim! etc., and along with his previous book the legendary Horseshoe tavern: a complete history, he's recently published 101 Fascinating Canadian Music Facts.
    Based on his extensive knowledge of Canadian pop music, I figured he would make a great guest on my Pop Trivia series. And I was right about that!

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    19 mins
  • Episode 122 Shameless plugs Terry Draper Social studies

    Episode 122 Shameless plugs Terry Draper Social studies
    May 2 2024
    Terry Draper has released one new album per year for the longest time without missing a beat. It's his routine to winter in Florida & write songs to record over the summer back at his recording studio Swamp Manor North of Toronto. This year he threw a wrench in his machine when he discovered lost 80's tapes in various boxes etc.. This was a project that Terry had done with Toronto based singer Jacqueline Kroft & abandoned it at the time for other projects.
    Terry put new technology to use & remixed & remastered these songs so that these hidden treasures could be released today as "Social Studies Atlantic Crossing the lost 80s tapes" , after all these years.
    The album is a fun nostalgic ride back to the disco era. We discussed all this, what's happening with his annual project and more in this shameless plugs episode.

    https://www.terrydraper.com/

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    13 mins
  • Episode 121 Honeymoon Suite Alive

    Episode 121 Honeymoon Suite Alive
    Mar 29 2024
    Honey Moon Suite started gaining momentum globally in the early 1980s & they've barely looked back since then. They've released over a dozen albums over the years & have just released the fruits of their labour over two years in a global pandemic. Teaming with American producer Mike Krompass, known for his work with Steven Tyler, Smash Mouth etc. Honey Moon Suite have once again broken the mold with "Alive".
    I spoke with lead guitarist & principle songwriter for HMS, Derry Grehan about this new album & the importance of writing & producing songs for the people who have followed them loyally for decades... among other things.
    This is a good one.

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    24 mins
  • Episode 120 Hillbilly Moon Explosion feat Oliver Baroni

    Episode 120 Hillbilly Moon Explosion feat Oliver Baroni
    Mar 20 2024
    Formed from the ashes of the Hillbilly Headhunters & Moon MD in 1998, the Hillbilly Moon Explosion have since released several successful albums culminating with their latest album "Back in time" featuring the singles "Sometimes at night" & "Knocked down" . In this episode I discussed with Oliver Baroni how his Hillbilly Headhunters merged with Emanuela Hutter's Moon MD so many years ago, & how they've managed to keep recording & touring internationally, even advancing their craft in spite of a global pandemic.

    You can keep up with the Hillbilly Moon Explosion on their FB page

    https://www.facebook.com/hillbillymoonexplosion

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    27 mins
  • Episode 119 Rik Emmett

    Episode 119 Rik Emmett
    Feb 25 2024
    Singer/songwriter Rik Emmett was known as the virtuostic guitarist & singer with iconic Canadian band Triumph, and he has been an independant solo artist since the 1990s.
    In this episode we discuss his new memoire "Lay it on the line" which is as he describes it "A backstage pass to rockstar adventure, conflict & triumph" . But that's not all we talked about.
    This is a fun one!


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    36 mins
  • Episode 118 In memory of Myles Goodwyn

    Episode 118 In memory of Myles Goodwyn
    Jan 20 2024
    Legendary Canadian rocker Myles Goodwyn left this mortal coil on December 3rd 2023 after a lenghty battle with various illnesses.
    On December 18th 2023, I was fortunate to share memories from the life & times of Myles Goodwyn with his three surviving original co founding members of April Wine.
    David, Ritchie & Jim Henman gave their individual & personal thoughts in memory their fallen brother in this episode.
    This is a heartfelt tribute to the late great Myles Goodwyn from those who knew him best when April Wine first took the stage way back then.
    Join us as we celebrate the life & legacy of an iconic Canadian musical treasure.
    Rest in peace Myles Goodwyn June 23 1948-December 3 2023

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    34 mins