Voodoo Inspiration
An enjoyable conversation with John Michaels, the leader of the new Bruce Springsteen tribute band “Thunder Road”. They will be appearing at the Voodoo Lounge at Harrah’s in North KC, bringing their outstanding catalogue of Springsteen music based on live show arrangments. A fun ride!
Badlands, Good Times, Bad Vibes
It's yet another enjoyable, eclectic, and lively edition. Significant passings, chart oddities, revisiting classics, documantaries, and more. The Pogues and Shane McGowan, the Kelce's and Taylor, Denny Laine, Springsteen, local shows, and many others in focus!
Boss Rocks the House and Other Delights
The always insightful and enjoyable music conversation digs in on the Springsteen show in KC, and takes other detours featuring Elle King, Jimmy Fallon, GA seating, Foo Fighters, Nick Drake, instrumentals, and more.
Legends, Legacies, and Logistics
The always informative and entertaining music discussion weighs in on historic times at Newport Folk, docs with legends, major ticket issues, touring strain and more. In focus Springsteen, Petty, Joni Mitchell, Brandi Carlisle, Sarah Jarosz, Paul Simon, Austin City Limits, and many others. Enjoy!
Offbeat, Upbeat, On the Beat
Another informative and enjoyable edition features edgy artists, iconic figures, and milestones. Included in the mix Billie Eilish, David Byrne, Bruce Springsteen, Orville Peck, David Letterman, driving songs, and much more.
Experiences Hard to Match
The anticipation and execution of going to a concert event is full of palpable excitement. Come on along for a personal, scratch the surface, concert voyage with me, and jog some memories of your own.
Optimism, Anticipation, and Reflection
Another ultra-cool, can’t miss edition discusses the perceived demise of the band, hope for venue openings, and musical treats to enjoy as we work to get back there. In focus are Of Montreal, Linda Ronstadt, The Moody Blues, The Sopranos, The E Street Band and much more.
All Those Books Aren’t Artifacts, They Are Life
A visit to a couple of personal bookcases can be nostalgic, entertaining, inspiring, and a window to both past and future. Come on along.
Let Tunes Talk Get You Away From the Fray
Another amazingly eclectic and enjoyable musical journey with esteemed writer and critic Timothy Finn that explore documentaries featuring Bruce Springsteen, Frank Sinatra, and The Beastie Boys, and other explorations that bring in Steely Dan, Ernie Isley, Blake Shelton, and more.
Musical Escapes From Groundhog Day
The mundane seems to overwhelm us right now, but music can provide a great escape. This time around we look at some interesting music documentaries and programs that can elevate an ordinary day. Among the subjects are Bruce Springsteen, The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame concerts, guitar stories, efforts to support and save music venues, Wilt Chamberlain, Pete Townsend, Tommy Petty, John Legend and more.