Best Album Oriented Rock Podcasts (2024)

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Drums of Compassion with Michael Shrieve 55:49

1d ago55:49

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Send us a Text Message. Drummer, composer, producer and recording artist Michael Shrieve (Santana, Rock Hall of Fame) joins hosts bassists David C. Gross & Tom Semioli to discuss his new album Drums of Compassion which features contributions from Babatunde Olatunji, Jack DeJohnette, Sherik, Zakir Hussain, Airto Moreira, Trey Gunn, Amon Tobin, Raul …

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Innerviews Founder & Author Anil Prasad 48:17

3h ago48:17

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Send us a Text Message. Author, journalist, digital media pioneer, lecturer, and commentator, among other endeavors, Anil Prasad joins hosts bassists David C. Gross & Tom Semioli to discuss the role of media in presenting music artists to the masses. Anil Prassad PlaylistBy David C Gross and Tom Semioli

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Episode 149: Quite The British Lineup And Sure, There Are The Temptations And Delaney & Bonnie... 57:59

3h ago57:59

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Episode 149: Quite The British Lineup And Sure, There Are The Temptations And Delaney & Bonnie...July 9, 2024Continuing to play a lot of the music from the first 37 episodes. There’s lot of great stuff. Like Blue Jays, Buddy Guy, The Strawberry Hill Boys. Who? Just listen.Ways to hear Tales Vinyl Tells: StudioMillsWellness.com RadioFreeNashville.or…

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Memphis Mayhem: The Story of the Music That Changed the World with Author David Less 1:15:39

9d ago1:15:39

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Send us a Text Message. Hosts bassists David C. Gross and Tom Semioli take a deep dive into the city that birthed the artform that is rock and roll, rhythm & blues and much more. Memphis Mayhem PlaylistBy David C Gross and Tom Semioli

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Episode 148: There Were 37.... 1:00:18

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Episode 148: There Were 37....June 28, 2024There were 37 episodes of Tales Vinyl Tells that I recorded and posted only on the StudioMillsWellness.com website from the first in December 2019 til March 2022. That’s the month that I started doing a live weekly radio program at RadioFreeNashville. It was and remains today based on the great LPs of the …

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Author Jon Burlingame Takes Us to Dreamsville: Henry Mancini, Peter Gunn, and Music for TV Noir 1:24:21

21d ago1:24:21

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Send us a Text Message. Acclaimed historian/author Jon Burlingame brings hosts bassists David C. Gross and Tom Semioli back to the early days of television in his latest book Dreamsville: Henry Mancini, Peter Gunn, and Music for TV Noir. Author Jon Burlingame Takes Us to Dreamsville: Henry Mancini, Peter Gunn, and Music for TV Noir Playlist…

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Episode 147: Juneteenth Special 58:00

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Tales Vinyl Tells PodcastEpisode 147: Juneteenth SpecialJune 20, 2024Here it is again. My annual salute to the celebration of the end of slavery on June 19, 1865 when Union General Gordon Granger read federal orders in Galveston, Texas that all previously enslaved people in Texas were free even though the emancipation proclamation had formally free…

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Phil Manzanera Discusses His Autobiography Revolución to Roxy 1:07:42

1M ago1:07:42

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Send us a Text Message. Roxy Music guitarist, composer Phil Mazanera shares stories and more with hosts bassists David C. Gross and Tom Semioli from his autobiography Revolución to Roxy Phil Manzanera Discusses His Autobiography Revolución to Roxy

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It's all about the circle of life 6:36

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Will It Go Round In Circles-Billy Preston

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This song has a lot of heart...and soul 6:07

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Heart And Soul-Huey Lewis And The News

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Tobacco is not good for you..This song might be though. 4:00

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Tobacco Road-Nashville Teens

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Waiting in a shorter line 6:10

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Lines On My Face-Peter Frampton

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NYC Modern Jazz Trumpeter Mac Gollehan Discusses New Album Bite of The Street 55:54

2M ago55:54

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Send us a Text Message. Dubbed "Chops" by Miles Davis, trumpeter, recording and performing artist Mac Gollehon joins hosts bassists David C. Gross and Tom Semioli to talk about his new album, career, and reflections on the past, present, and future of experimental jazz and more. Mac Gollehon Playlist…

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Matt Lavelle Talks The Crop Circles Suite Part One 52:37

2M ago52:37

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Send us a Text Message. Matt Lavelle returns to Notes From An Artist to discuss his latest release: The Crop Circles Suite Part One…with hosts bassists David C. Gross and Tom Semioli Matt Lavelle Talks The Crop Circles Suite Part One PlaylistBy David C Gross and Tom Semioli

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Episodes 143, 144, 145 & 146: Vacation Time 1:00:56

2M ago1:00:56

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Episode 143, 144, 145 & 146: Vacation Time Link for all four on StudioMillsWellness. May 13, 2024Hope you’ve been enjoying those Tales Vinyl Tells. As you can see, there are four episodes that were prerecorded for such a time as this. I’ve got an amazing adventure ahead, with my gal and her sister. Places we’ll visit include Istanbul, Athens, Rome …

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Interview Highights with Author Tricia Romano and Ian Hunter 1:05:20

2M ago1:05:20

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Send us a Text Message. A double play from Tom and David… Author and journalist Tricia Romano discusses her new book The Freaks Came Out to Write: The Definitive History of the Village Voice, the Radical Paper That Changed American Culture available now on Public Affairs Books. And… Ian Hunter discusses his new album Defiance Part 2 Fiction featuri…

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Sam Reese & Saxophonist Matt Parker Discuss The Notebooks of Sonny Rollins 57:18

2M ago57:18

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Send us a Text Message. Author Sam Reese and saxophonist Matt Parker join hosts bassists David C. Gross and Tom Semioli to take a deep dive into the newly published Notebooks of Sonny Rollins Sam Reese & Saxophonist Matt Parker The Notebooks of Sonny Rollins PlaylistBy David C Gross and Tom Semioli

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Episode 142: The Album Rock Of The 60s & 70s Doesn't Get Old. Only We Do, If We Allow It. 59:59

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Episode 142: The Album Rock Of The 60s & 70s Doesn't Get Old. Only We Do, If We Allow It.May 4, 2024 MAY THE 4TH BE WITH YOU! The aging process on humans is real. What we do and don’t do may play a big part in how that process affects us or not. The vinyl LPs of that era and the new ones being purchased today will last a lot longer than the color i…

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Our 14th Anniversary Special! 1:01:51

3M ago1:01:51

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Songs from artists who had at least 15 albums since we are going into our 15th year.

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Author James Kaplan discusses Miles Davis, John Coltrane, Bill Evans in New Book Entitled 3 Shades of Blue 51:02

3M ago51:02

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Send us a Text Message. Author James Kaplan joins hosts bassists David C. Gross and Tom Semioli to talk about his latest book 3 Shades of Blue (Penguin Press) which follows the diverse artistic paths of Miles Davis, John Coltrane, and Bill Evans and how they came to create one of the greatest albums of all time: Kind of Blue. James Kaplan...Three S…

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Tales Vinyl Tells podcast Episode 141: Dickey Betts Salute , A Sleigh Ride On Nantucket? Details Here 1:01:21

3M ago1:01:21

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Tales Vinyl Tells podcast Episode 141: Dickey Betts Salute , A Sleigh Ride On Nantucket? Details HereApril 27, 2024The proverbial circle of life continues to turn and we might find ourself getting in touch with our own mortality as time moves on. This week I reminisce, as I often do hearing this music. The sense input usually brings up feelings, em…

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Interview Highlights: Author Tricia Romano Discusses The Freaks Came Out to Write: The Definitive History of the Village Voice, the Radical Paper That Changed American Culture 42:35

3M ago42:35

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Send us a Text Message. Author, journalist Tricia Romano joins hosts David C. Gross and Tom Semioli to discuss her new book The Freaks Came Out to Write: The Definitive History of the Village Voice, the Radical Paper That Changed American Culture available now on Public Affairs Books. Interview Highlights with Tricia Romano Playlist…

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Interview Highlights: Ian Hunter Talks Defiance, Johnny Depp, Lucinda Williams, Mott, Jaco, Slash… 16:17

3M ago16:17

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Send us a Text Message. Ian Hunter joins hosts bassists David C. Gross & Tom Semioli to discuss his new album Defiance Part 2 Fiction featuring… Johnny Depp, Lucinda Williams, Slash, and Jeff Beck, along with the usual Rant Band suspects Paul Page, Dennis DiBrizzi, Steve Holley, Mark Bosch, Andy York, James Mastro, and Andy Burton…among other guest…

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Jah Wobble Explains The Power of the Universe 1:03:20

3M ago1:03:20

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Send us a Text Message. Renowned for his tenure in Public Image Ltd., along with collaborations spanning Bill Laswell, Brian Eno, and Sinead O'Connor, among others; Jah Wobble talks with hosts bassists David C. Gross and Tom Semioli about his musical philosophies and much more! Jah Wobble Explains The Power of the Universe Playlist…

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Episode 140: Another 15 Million Unit LP, Long Time Since Phoenix Flew And More 1:01:17

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Episode 140: Another 15 Million Unit LP, Long Time Since Phoenix Flew And MoreApril 19, 2024The ironies in life… This hour-long show just played on RadioFreeNashville.org and yesterday I was informed that Dickey Betts of the Allman Brothers Band had passed away peacefully. He was 80. Jaimoe is the soul survivor of the original ABB now. The irony be…

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Episode 139: More Of The Great Rock From The 60s & 70s And Beyond 1:00:54

4M ago1:00:54

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Episode 139: More Of The Great Rock From The 60s & 70s And BeyondApril 13, 2024Some summer songs, some blues from Super Session, Janis and Lee Michaels, a Gershwin treatment, an hour filled with tasty treats.Thank you to all the sustaining givers that support this podcast. It costs to keep this going and my efforts have not gone unappreciated. You’…

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Elliot Sharp:Kind of Terraplane Blue 50:25

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Send us a Text Message. Guitarist, composer, and performer Elliot Sharp joins hosts/bassists David C. Gross and Tom Semioli to discuss his latest Terraplane blues project and more. Elliot Sharp: Kind of Terraplane Blue PlaylistBy David C Gross and Tom Semioli

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In the Belly of the Beast with Joe Lynn Turner 58:52

3M ago58:52

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Send us a Text Message. Legendary vocalist Joe Lynn Turner (Ritchie Blackmore's Rainbow, Deep Purple) discusses his career, approach to his craft, current issues in the music industry, and Italian food with bassists/hosts David C. Gross and Tom Semioli. The Joe Lynn Turner Setlist

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Episode 137: Nostalgia: "A Sentimental Longing Or Wistful Affection.... 1:00:49

4M ago1:00:49

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Episode 137: Nostalgia: "A Sentimental Longing Or Wistful Affection....April 3, 2024…for the past, typically for a period or place with happy personal associations”. Yeh man! Like the 60s & 70s. Playing for change remakes songs with musicians from all over the world with sometimes odd instruments, did you enjoy Joy of Cooking? Not the book, but the…

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Episode 136: The Vince Playlist 1:00:28

4M ago1:00:28

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Episode 136: The Vince PlaylistApril 3, 2024My friend, Vince, went in for heart surgery and I made sure to see him beforehand and wish him the best. That was the last time I saw him. They couldn't fix his heart valve. So our only choice was to mourn. Luckily, before all this, Vince told me that he had all the Tales Vinyl Tells episodes up to that t…

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You're Kidding Me! 6:15

4M ago6:15

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The Cisco Kid-War

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Jazz Saxophonist Dayna Stephens is Closer Than We Think! 43:11

4M ago43:11

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Send us a Text Message. Acclaimed saxophonist, composer, educator, arranger, and recording and performing artist Dayna Stevens releases his latest album "Closer Than We Think," and joins hosts/bassists David C. Gross and Tom Semioli to talk about his career and the state of the artform that is modern jazz. Dayna Stephens Playlist…

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I can't tell you anything 6:15

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I Can't Tell You Why-The Eagles (Studio Version)

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All Children Are Little 4:59

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Little Children-Billy J Kramer And The Dakotas

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What color is your letter? 4:24

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Blue Letter-Fleetwood Mac

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Is it the beginning or the end of the day? 4:56

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Day Is Done-Peter Paul And Mary

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Chuck Israels Talks Bass Notes: Jazz in American Culture 46:07

4M ago46:07

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Send us a Text Message. Legendary bassist and former director of the National Jazz Ensemble Chuck Israels joins hosts / bassists David C. Gross and Tom Semioli to discuss his new Backbeat book entitled Bass Notes: Jazz in American Culture – A Personal View A Conversation with Chuck Israels PlaylistBy David C Gross and Tom Semioli

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Episode 135: Another Leg In The 7 Continent Tour 2024, The Dark Continent & Europe 1:06:29

4M ago1:06:29

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Episode 135: Another Leg In The 7 Continent Tour 2024, The Dark Continent & EuropeMarch 21, 2024In this 3rd leg of the 7 Continent Tour of 2024, it’s a visit to the African continent and a jump to Europe. Music from the group Africa, Paul Simon, John Mayall and more than enough to fill your ears with an hour of the great LP cuts from the 60s and 70…

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Episode 134: How Long Has It Been Since You've Heard These? Ever? 59:56

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Episode 134: How Long Has It Been Since You've Heard These? Ever?March 16, 2024In a conversation with my friend Bonnie, she said how hearing a certain tune brought back memories of a time long ago. Who she was hanging out with, what music he was listening to (and the B-52’s Rock Lobster was driving her crazy). He played it over and over, saturating…

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What Becomes a Legend Most? Roger Chapman Interview 46:50

4M ago46:50

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Send us a Text Message. Hosts David C. Gross and Tom Semioli converse with British rock icon Roger Chapman, who shares insightful and humorous anecdotes from his storied career. A Conversation with Roger Chapman Playlist

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Episode 132: World Tour 2024, Previously On Podcast Episode 23 59:56

5M ago59:56

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This is the first leg of the 7 Continents World Tour that actually played on podcast episode 23 in January of 2020. At that time, I posted on StudioMillsWellness.com/tales-vinyl-tells, “Sure, it’s imaginary but it’s safe and healthy and has some pretty good music in it. Climb aboard! The upcoming episode or more will include visits to Brazil, Cuba,…

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Episode 133: 7 Continent World Tour Pt 2 59:56

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It can be very fun hearing music from other countries and this 2nd leg of the 7 Continent Tour features steel drums, Brazilian samba and you know, much more.Thanks for all your support. Find out more at Patron.podbean.com/talesvinyltellssupport. A Great Big Thank You to all you sustainers who love what I do here.Stream all 133 episodes of Tales Vin…

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A Conversation with Steve Vai - Like Heaven In a Cup! 1:12:38

4M ago1:12:38

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Send us a Text Message. Steve Vai: Virtuoso guitarist, composer, educator, and entrepreneur Steve Vai joins hosts/bassists David C. Gross and Tom Semioli to discuss his career, artistic philosophies, and how he prefers his pasta cooked. A Conversation with Steve Vai PlaylistBy David C Gross and Tom Semioli

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Still Rockin' After All These Years: A Conversation with Billy Sheehan 55:32

4M ago55:32

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Send us a Text Message. Still Rockin' After All These Years: A Conversation with Billy Sheehan Virtuoso hard rock / prog-metal bassist Billy Sheehan (David Lee Roth, Mr. Big, Winery Dogs, Sons of Apollo, Niacin, Talas) joins hosts / bassists David C. Gross and Tom Semioli to talk about a life dedicated to "The Big M!" A Conversation with Billy Shee…

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Episode 131: Artist Names In Songs And So Much More 59:46

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Episode 131: Artist Names In Songs And So Much MoreFebruary 23, 2024Ok, so it’s only two songs with artists name in them, really just one because the other doesn’t really zero in. After you listen to this one, you’ll know what I mean. But Creeque Alley does go through quite a few artists like all The Mamas and Papas, The Spoonful and iterations of …

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Talking Life, Bass, Education, and Success with Yolanda Charles MBE. 1:11:14

5M ago1:11:14

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Send us a Text Message. Hosts/bassists David C. Gross and Tom Semioli converse with Yolanda Charles MBE; renowned British bassist, bandleader, composer, session musician, and mentor, among other endeavors. A Conversation with Yolanda Charles Playlist

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Episode 130: Another Hour Of Great Tunes From The 60s & 70s (As I Say, "Mostly") 59:54

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Episode 130: Another Hour Of Great Tunes From The 60s & 70s (As I Say, "Mostly")February 15, 2024There’s a tradition here at TVT to try not to repeat any tunes. Unsuccessful I’ve been but if I do repeat, there’s a high quality put on a number. That’s why we start out with two from Traffic’s John Barleycorn Must Die LP. It is a very cool musical mas…

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60th Anniversary of Beatles first Ed Sullivan appearance 18:01

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Hard to believe but this is the 60th anniversary!!

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Episode 129: Tommy Talton Tribute, Yes Minus One (ABWH), Lots More 1:06:55

6M ago1:06:55

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Episode 129: Tommy Talton Tribute, Yes Minus One (ABWH), Lots MoreFebruary 8, 2024As I kick back and enjoy the warmth of the south for a month (lucky me), the weekly show spins on. Technology, amazing thing. I’ve got some live shows being uploaded into space and reflected back to earth to RadioFreeNashville and zip zip. They magically appear at 5PM…

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A Conversation with Punk Rock Legend Glen Matlock (Sex Pistols) 55:53

5M ago55:53

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Send us a Text Message. Bassist, composer, recording and performing artist, and founding member of the Sex Pistols - Glen Matlock, joins hosts/bassists David C. Gross and Tom Semioli to discuss the past, present, and future of the art form that is rock and roll. A Conversation with Glen Matlock Playlist…

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