Big Stages and Fond Tributes
Taking a look at the Grammys and Super Bowl music on consecutive weekends, iconic figures lost and remembered from great voices to revered players. Among the featured Rihanna, Chris Stapleton, Babyface, David Crosby, Tom Verlaine, Terry Kath, and more. Enjoy!
Legends, Legacies, Chronicles, and Currency
The always enjoyable musical conversation looks at the impact of the late Jeff Beck, heading up a list of iconic performers revealed in documentaries, or hitting the road to conjure up memories. Madonna, Men at Work, Jeff Lynne, Everything But the Girl, Steve Earle, and others explored.
Milestones Vintage and New
The always entertaining and informative music discussion celebrates the return of big arena shows, and 50 year landmarks for NPR and Joni Mitchell’s “Blue” Album. Billie Eilish hits the cover of Rolling Stone, and The Bee Gees, Dylan covers, Chely Wright, and more in the mix.
Greater Musical Joy is Starting to Build
Music helped get us through the pandemic in our homes, but getting back out is the greater treat. Another lively edition with big topics and big stars. The Foo Fighters, Bob Dylan, Kesha, Jimi Hendrix, Carol King, The Roots, and more in the mix and even some river hockey memories.
Remembrances, Tributes, and Worthy Causes
Another wide-ranging visit with esteemed music writer Timothy Finn covers the brilliance of the late Eddie Van Halen, accolades and new material coinciding with Tom Petty’s birthdays, films highlighting David Byrne and Herb Alpert, and current musicians and comedians working to help out the arts. That, and much more, with The Beach Boys, John Fogerty, Jason Sudekis and others in the mix.
Tunes While We Try to Stay Safe and Sane
Another frank, thoughtful, and enjoyable edition with esteemed music writer Timothy Finn. We lean on talented artists at this troubled time. The murky future of small clubs is discussed along with takes on Neil Young, Willie Nelson, Jason Isbell, Kansas City’s Summer Breeze, The Isley Brothers, band lists, and much more!
Tuneful Conversation from the Vital to the Frivolous
Another informative, opinionated and enjoyable edition with Timothy Finn. Despite a restricted landscape, topics always abound, and Common, The Doors, The Beatles, Simon and Garfunkel, Pink Floyd, and more are part of the mix.