Opening and Closing Musical Chapters
A fascinating and engaging conversation with the Kansas City singer and musician, who tells a personal but familiar story of the vagaries of climbing the musical ladder with it’s frustrations and joys.
Serious to Sublime to Silly
Always insightful, and maybe even more eclectic this time around. Tragedies, triumphs, good ideas and dubious ones. Big personalities like Jay Z, Foo Fighters ,Travis Scott, Led Zeppelin, Brandi Carlisle, The Who, Taylor Swift as well as Thundergong updates and more.
Two Steps Forward……
The always cool and informative musical discussion looks at a landscape where much has improved, but so many hurdles remain. Concerts held and not, documentaries, and more involving The Who, Jason Mraz, The Cars, Woodstock 99, Limp Bizkit, Korn, Foo Fighters, and other engaging topics.
Tributes, Endorsements, and Reasons For Hope
We lost some important music figures recently local and national, and trying to balance some good news with the music industry gloom is difficult but not impossible. Tributes to Steve Phillips and Mac Davis, and interesting conversation focuses on Roger Daltrey, The War on Drugs, Stairway to Heaven, Julia Othmer, Austin Texas, George Jones,, and much more.
Tips and Insights From the Sublime to the Ridiculous
The always eclectic and enjoyable conversation with esteemed music writer Tim Finn takes it to the max this time around with local venues, music documentaries, and concerts from the from the sixties to today, and some other unique entertainments you might want to indulge in.
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.
Bass Lines and the Hope for Good Times
Another great edition of music conversation despite the trying times. Lists continue to be a source of a bit of fun these days. Creative ways to try and create and distribute music resonates as well. Paul McCartney, The Police, Jamaican Music, The Fine Young Cannibals, Adele, Semisonic, and more in the mix.