Some people say we have gone soft. That we have given up what makes the Ages of Rock Podcast fun to listen too. Where’s the ball busting banter and cheap shots? Well we here you go! Rockpourri gone wild! Hold on to your seats, this is Magic!
John Jeffrey, Gene Schmidt, and Jody Veletta join us this week to talk about "Buffalo Rock City - Western New York's Tribute To KISS", how it came to be, and who they got to contribute to the project. They also discuss the charity the proceeds are going to and why they chose that charity.
The Jason Lee McKinney Band is releasing the album "Intentions and Interpretations" on May 7, 2021, and Jason is here to talk about it. We also talk about the effect the pandemic has had in his bands and how we see the return of live music affecting touring musicians.
April is Autism Awareness Month and this week Nova Rex’s Kenny Wilkerson joins us to talk about his new cookbook, Rockin' Recipes for Autism. We also talk in general about music over the past year and Kenny asks us what our favorite KISS songs are.
Broadway musical industry veteran Dave Weiser joins us this week to discuss his debut picture book, The Boy Who Wanted to Rock . Written for his 5 year-old-son, this book engages children's creativity and sense of fun, rather than stifling it with rigid learning principles. We also go on a couple different loosely related tangents.
This week we welcome Chris Boss and his cohort Jorge Palomo to the show to talk about his career in the music scene in San Antonio and new music he is working on. The newest single “Moonchaser” is available now. Check it out! Great riffs for your enjoyment.
This week we talk to Chris Dunnett of POWERSLAVE: The Iron Maiden Experience. We talk about how long the band has been around, how the band came to be, how they chose their setlist, and more. Enjoy this discussion, and one more thing … UP THE IRONS!!!
On this episode, we talk to Kix guitarist Brian “Damage” Forsythe. The conversation goes from the beginnings of Kix to being a Carnivore! Dennis gets his smoker talk on with a meat professional along with great music tidbits!
The guys from PUMP5 talk about writing and recording their new record “Paradise Place” and mayhem ensues. Here’s a few key words from the show: #toosoon #tossin #summerteeth #wafflestomp #givetilithurts and finally #pushinyourstool.
Bill’s buddy and HUGE Rush fan Doug Sabotin joins us for a review of Moving Pictures which is celebrating 40 years. Some might say this record is a “Masterpiece”. What do you think??
Olympic Judo Silver Medalist Jason Morris returns to the show this week with UFO as his pick for an album anniversary review.
This week we review Ozzy Osbourne’s “The Ultimate Sin” album, which was released 35 years ago this month. We also briefly touch on the upcoming ROCKNPOD Expo, Dennis gives an update on a guitar he recently bought and on his finger injury. Dennis and Bill also discuss this week’s album acquisitions.
In this episode, we had a fun discussion with Dana Radford, Judd Fuller, and Sandy Gennaro of The Tummies about their upcoming album "9:30 Girl" (among other things). Check it out!
This week, founding Tesla Bassist Bryan Wheat join Bill and Allen on their lunch breaks. He’s written a book called “Son of a Milkman: My Crazy Life with Tesla” and it’s the primary focus of our discussion. The book takes a candid look at his life as a member of successful a rock band and also delves into some of his personal struggles.
What’s the one thing that’s never good to talk about? Politics! What’s the one thing we love to talk about? Music! So this week, we talk about politics and music and how it can sell records and destroy bands. We don’t care which side you’re on, just be open to others views!
We’re starting 2021 off with some new tunes from Weapon Of Anew! The new single “Sick Boy” recently dropped. Guitarist Freddy Ordine shares information about the band, first record, the new single, and long awaited forthcoming album release.
Our first guest of 2021 is none other than Jeff Pilson! He joins to discuss the new Heavy Hitters album with George Lynch and others. This a album of some older great songs rearranged with some great grooves and of course great riffs. As always it’s a great time when we get to sit down with a rock legend!
In our final episode of the year, we do our normal album acquisitions segment. We also bust on each other a little and talk about our 2020 guests and the artists we lost in 2020.
We're taking the week off from a regular episode but couldn't let the season go by without sending out our season's greetings...and other inappropriate comments!
We have a very special guest on the show this week, luthier Jacob Harper. Not only has he built fantastic guitars for many stars, he’s also built one for Dennis. He talks about how he became interested in building guitars AND we get the first peek at his first acoustic build.
Ricky Warwick joins Bill for a discussion about his new solo project “When Life was Hard and Fast” coming out February February 19,2021. Ricky is the voice and songwriter behind Black Star Riders and The Almighty.
The 40 year anniversary record reviews continue with our buddy Craig Osborn as we dissect the Def Leppard debut album “On Through The Night”. Even as Leppard fans we give an honest review...sometimes brutal.
REO Speedwagon ruled the early 80’s and it all started with the biggest selling record of 1981 - Hi Infidelity. AoRP follower Bryan Harris joins us to review this great record. We also discuss the death of Eric Carr.
On this week’s episode, instead of being a co-host, Allen is a guest along side Bill Elam and Jeff Humphrey as they talk about their new internet radio station, A2Z Radio. They talk about how the station came to be, the variety of musical genres, and how to to apply to be a DJ. Tune in and turn it up!
We are joined by online auction hosts Gary & Vonna Brufach and Ronny Schnell. Vinyl collecting and selling are the topic. We also answer what’s your “Holy Grail” record?