Best Charles McKay Podcasts (2024)

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322. Tim Kerr - Up Around The Sun, Big Boys, Poison 13 etc. 1:27:39

7h ago1:27:39

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Tim Kerr has had a storied career and its still going strong. As a musician with some great bands like Big Boys, Poison 13, Lord High Fixers, current band Up Around The Sun etc, as a visual artist, and also as a photographer, Tim's resume is incredible. We covered quite a bit on this historic epsiode...enjoy! Music Up Around The Sun "History Lesson…

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321. Dave Smalley - Down By Law, DYS, Dag Nasty, All etc.. 1:11:06

5d ago1:11:06

1:11:06

Dave Smalley is one of the greatest punk rock singers in history and he joins us on the show to talk about his long storied career playing with legendary bands like DYS, Dag Nasty, All, Down By Law etc.. Music DYS "Wolfpack" Down By Law "Tradition" Dag Nasty "Values Here" additional music The Charms "So Pretty" The Dogmatics "I Love Rock N Roll" Pr…

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320. Lynda Mandolyn - Tiger Bomb, Crystal Canyon 1:07:29

13d ago1:07:29

1:07:29

Lynda Mandolyn, who has been playing in phenomenal bands since 1986(Inside Out, Fabulous Disaster, Tiger Bomb, Crystal Canyon etc.) returns to the show to talk about her early days in Detroit, moving to SF, Portland, songwriting, touring, and lots more.. **Check out Lynda's art show at Hi-Fidelity in Portland Maine on Sunday July 14 at 1PM! Music L…

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319. Sapling 1:06:46

20d ago1:06:46

1:06:46

Sapling is one of the most interesting bands around. They bring a heavy dose of experimental punk noise with a dab of art to the table and pulverize you with rock n roll. We had all three members of the band (Amber, Rainy, Jonny) on the show and they did not disappoint...MusicSapling "Eris Worship"Sapling "Mata Hari"https://saplingband.bandcamp.com…

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318. BONUS EP - Rating the greatest LIVE albums of all time with Craig "Charles Rivers" Mack 1:15:17

24d ago1:15:17

1:15:17

Another geek-out BONUS episode! This team we are joined by Craig Mack aka Charles Rivers on an epsiode which was broadcast live on the WMFO airwaves a few weeks ago. Boston DJ Mike Newman mans the board and chimes in here and there. On this special bonus episode we rank our all-time favorite live albums... Enjoy! Music The Charms "So Pretty" The Do…

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317. Jennifer Boyle, Mark McKay - Boston Punk Rock Trivia 1:02:51

27d ago1:02:51

1:02:51

Jennifer Boyle and Mark McKay(The Long Wait) join us on the show to talk about the Boston Punk Rock Trivia event which will take place at The Somerville Armory in Somerville MA on August 18. Music Strangehold "She's Not Leaving" LaPeste "Spymaster" The Charms "So Pretty" The Dogmatics "I Love Rock N Roll" Produced and Hosted by Steev Riccardo…

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316. Scott O'Dowd - Cortez 1:00:37

1M ago1:00:37

1:00:37

Scott O'Dowd aka Scotty Fuse joins us on the show to talk about his band stoner rockers Cortez and a long line of cool bands he has played with in the Boston music scene...MusicCortez "No Escape"https://cortezboston.bandcamp.com/album/sell-the-futureAdditional music The Charms "So Pretty"The Dogmatics "I Love Rock N Roll"Watch us on you tubehttps:/…

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315. BONUS EP. Ranking Queen's Albums with Brandon Battick 1:24:40

1M ago1:24:40

1:24:40

Comedian and host of the "Disturbing The Priest" podcast, Brandon Battick joins us on the show to rank all of Queen's albums. It's a tall order since the host is one of the biggest fans ever. This episode is bound to generate some opinions for sure.. Music The Charms "So Pretty" The Dogmatics "I Love Rock N Roll" Produced and hosted(with a little h…

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314. Scott Phares - The Hollywood Stars 1:02:19

1M ago1:02:19

1:02:19

Scott Phares joins us on the show to talk about how The Hollywood Stars are releasing their first studio album since the seventies. It's a great story and of course Kim Fowley's name comes up as he co-penned a couple of the bands early songs that were later re-recorded by Alice Cooper and Kiss. Yeah this episode is a good one... Music The Hollywood…

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313. Samantha Westervelt - Egg Drop Soup, Actress 58:21

2M ago58:21

58:21

Samantha Westervelt joins us on the show to talk her incredible band Egg Drop Soup, her acting career, Death Valley Girls, and more... Music Egg Drop Soup "One Hit Woman" Egg Drop Soup "Whiskey Priest" https://eggdropsoup.bandcamp.com Intro Music The Charms "So Pretty" The Dogmatics "I Love Rock N Roll" Produced and Hosted by Steev Riccardo…

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312. Tom Baker - Dirty Truckers/Snakes 59:34

2M ago59:34

59:34

One of Boston's most accomplished songwriters, Tom Baker, joins us on the show to talk about Dirty Truckers, Snakes, Justine Covault, tells a funny Steve Earle story and more... Music Tom Baker And The Snakes "Gotta Find Her" Dirty Snakes "Out Of Focus" theme song "So Pretty" by The Charms additional music "I Love Rock N Roll" by The Dogmatics Tom …

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311. Linda Viens - Girl With A Hawk 1:12:20

2M ago1:12:20

1:12:20

Linda Viens joins us on the show to talk about her buzz band Girl With A Hawk, the early 80's Boston music scene, working at The Inn Square Mens Bar, and much more.... Music Girl With A Hawk "Same Stars" theme song "So Pretty" by The Charms additional music by "I Love Rock N Roll" by The Dogmatics Produced and Hosted by Steev Riccardo…

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310. Heather Grunwald 58:23

2M ago58:23

58:23

Blues Harmonica player Heather Grunwald joins us on the show to talk about the various projects she plays with, and we also get into some good old fashioned Blues talk... theme song "So Pretty" by The Charms additional music by "I Love Rock N Roll" by The Dogmatics Dub Heptagram Hephttps://open.spotify.com/artist/453TcfU1kIrOtHWnEkPkyK?si=lxxyuLJBR…

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309. Sal Baglio -The Amplifier Heads 55:32

2M ago55:32

55:32

Sal Baglio, the man behind The Amplifier Heads, returns to the show to talk about the band's fantastic new album "Songs from They Came To Rock". Music The Amplifier Heads "We Came To Rock"(Featuring Barrence Whitfield) The Amplifier Heads "Something Went Down(Featuring Jen D'Angora Narration by Norty Cohen https://theamplifierheads.bandcamp.com the…

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308. Jesse Mayer - Diablogato 1:09:11

3M ago1:09:11

1:09:11

Our good friend and musician Jesse Mayer returns to the show to talk about the brand new Diablogato single/video entitled "Lost Highway", and a lot more groovy stuff. Jesse and the host go way back and love a lot of the same bands so the conversation is as good as you would expect it to be... Music Diablogato "Lost Highway" Diablogato "Too Far Gone…

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307. Adam Sherman - Nervous Eaters, Private Lightning 1:16:46

3M ago1:16:46

1:16:46

Adam Sherman joins us on the show to talk about his long music career, one that dates back to the late seventies as a member of Private Lightning, who were signed to A&M Records. We cover a lot in our conversation including The Nervous Eaters, The Souls, and his two solo albums and more... Music Adam Sherman "If You Think" theme song "So Pretty" by…

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306. JM Stevens 56:14

3M ago56:14

56:14

On this episode, we are joined by Austin Tx based singer, songwriter, guitarist, producer, JM Stevens, to talk about his new album "Nowhere To Land" and much more... Music JM Stevens "Dry Creek" JM Stevens "Nowhere To Land" https://jmstevens.net/ Theme song "So Pretty" by The Charms Produced and Hosted by Steev Riccardo…

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305. Glenn Dudley - The Long Wait, Wrecking Crew 1:03:27

3M ago1:03:27

1:03:27

Glenn Dudley, lead vocalist and lyricist of The Long Wait joins us on the show to talk about the buzz the Boston band has generated, his history with Wrecking Crew, and heading back to the studio... Music The Long Wait "Your Plight" The Long Wait "Let It All Burn" https://thelongwait1.bandcamp.com/album/demo Theme song "So Pretty" by The Charms Pro…

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304. Sky Dxddy 54:43

3M ago54:43

54:43

On this episode, we are joined by the pioneer of the "traumacore" genre, Sky Dxddy. Mixing cinematic beats, undeniably catchy melodies, and eloquent and revealing lyrics, singer and truth poet SkyDxddy exists within the conscious alt-pop realm – and she’s pushing it even further as she pioneers traumacore, a new genre of her own making. Music Sky D…

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303. Devon Thompson returns 50:12

3M ago50:12

50:12

LA singer/songwriter/guitarist Devon Thompson returns to the show to talk about her new EP "Skin", her deal with Gibson Guitars, Olivia Rodrigo, and much more... Music Devon Thompson "Straightjacket" Devon Thompson "I Love You But It Hurts Too Much" https://www.devonthompsonmusic.com/about-5 theme song "So Pretty" by The Charms Produced and Hosted …

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302. Jim Healey - Blood Lightning, Set Fire 1:09:38

4M ago1:09:38

1:09:38

Jim Healey, who's been making music over 20 years, joins us on the show to talk about some of the bands he's been a part of including Blood Lightning, Set Fire, and We're All Gonna Die etc.. We also talk about the Dean Jackson tribute show which featured spirited performances from Gang Green, The FU's, Tree, Riche Parsons and a Jerry's Kids reunion…

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301. Kerry Alexander - Bad Bad Hats 48:16

4M ago48:16

48:16

Kerry Alexander of the ultra-cool Minneapolis band Bad Bad Hats joins us on the show to talk about the band's history and their brand new self-titled fourth album on Don Giovani Records... Music Bad Bad Hats "My Heart Your Heart" Bad Bat Hats "TPA" https://www.badbadhats.com/ Theme song "So Pretty" by The Charms Produced and Hosted by Steev Riccard…

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300. Tom Wilson, Chris Conway, Herb Morsiglio 1:17:04

4M ago1:17:04

1:17:04

Episode 300 brings us Tom Wilson, who has been on road crews and toured the World with The Cure, Depeche Mode, Shakira, Janet Jackson etc and was also in the pit in the early Boston hardcore days. We are also joined by Gypsy Moths guitarist and former Taang! Records staffer Chris Conway! Plus Dorchester's own Herb Morsiglio, who engineered many of …

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299. Chris Pearson - Spiller, Green Magnet School 1:04:35

4M ago1:04:35

1:04:35

Chris Pearson joins us on the show to talk about Spiller, a great new Boston band made up of members of Gang Green, Jerry's Kids, Underball, and Green Magnet School. We also talk about Chris' aforementioned 90's band, WDJM, and more...MusicSpiller "The Sparkler"Spiller "God Save The Queens"theme song "So Pretty" by The Charms https://spillerdadpunk…

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298. Carissa Johnson 1:02:11

4M ago1:02:11

1:02:11

Carissa Johnson has made quite a name for herself in the last nearly ten years with her songwriting and fantastic recordings. She joins us on the show to talk her recent single "Congratulations", touring, living in Brooklyn and much more... Music Carissa Johnson "Congratulations" Carissa Johnson "I Surrender" Theme music "So Pretty" by The Charms P…

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297. Roger Miller -Mission Of Burma 1:04:13

4M ago1:04:13

1:04:13

Mission Of Burma guitarist Roger Miller joins us on the show to talk about the journey that brought him to Boston from Ann Arbour, MI, and the subsequent success of one of America's most influential bands. Music Mission Of Burma "This Is Not A Photograph" Mission Of Burma "Laugh The World Away" theme song "So Pretty" by The Charms Produced and Host…

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296. Miss Lyn & Blowfish - Boston Groupie News 1:22:56

4M ago1:22:56

1:22:56

On this episode, we are joined by Miss Lyn and Blowfish from Boston Groupie News... https://www.bostongroupienews.com/ Music Blame It On Whitman "Marigold" The Real Kids "Small Town" theme song "So Pretty" by The Charms Produced and hosted by Steev Riccardo #Blowingsmokewithtwistedrico #Podcast

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295. Andrea Gillis 1:07:41

5M ago1:07:41

1:07:41

Andrea Gillis has been making great music for the past twenty years. She also played a huge role in the success of one of the Boston area's best dive bars, the now defunct, Abbey Lounge. We have a great talk about her music, The Abbey, and much more. Enjoy! Music Andrea Gillis "About A Girl" The Andrea Gillis Band "All Over Again" Theme song "So Pr…

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294. Leah Callahan 59:04

5M ago59:04

59:04

Leah Callahan returns to the show to talk about her new album "Curious Tourist", songwriting, and other groovy stuff... Music Leah Callahan "Super" Leah Callahan "Ordinary Face" The Dogmatics "I Love Rock N Roll" theme song "So Pretty" by The Charms Produced and Hosted by Steev Riccardo

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293. Jerry Lehane & James Young -The Dogmatics, Director Rudy Childs 1:05:51

5M ago1:05:51

1:05:51

Jerry Lehane and James Young from The Dogmatics return to the show and bring along Rudy Childs, the man who produced and Directed The Dogmatics "Dogumentary"...whenever there's a Dogmatic around, its always a good time... Music The Dogmatics "I Can't Get Over You" The Dogmatics "I Love Rock N Roll" Theme song "So Pretty" by The Charms https://regen…

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292. Emily Doran & Andy Excuse - Hammered Saint 1:10:45

5M ago1:10:45

1:10:45

On this episode, we are joined by Emily Doran and Andy Excuse from the Boston punk band, Hammered Saint... Music Hammered Saint "Steal The Show" Hammered Saint "Dirty Work" The Dogmatics "I Love Rock N Roll" theme song "So Pretty" by The Charms Produced and Hosted by Steev Riccardo

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291. Chris Porter - Promoter, The Town And The City Festival 58:26

5M ago58:26

58:26

Chris Porter returns to the show to talk about the upcoming "The Town And The CityFestival" which is happening on April 26/27 in downtown Lowell Massachusetts Music Muck And The Mires "This Time I know I'm Right" Theme song "So Pretty" by The Charms Produced and Hosted by Steev Riccardo

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290. Brandon Battick - Comic, Host of "Disturbing The Priest" podcast 1:24:29

6M ago1:24:29

1:24:29

Comic Brandon Battick, who is also the host of the Metal podcast "Disturbing The Priest" joins us the show to talk Metal, Comedy, and other cool stuff... Music Kind "Snag" Catching Hell "Twilight Mind" theme song "So Pretty" by The Charms Produced and Hosted by Steev Riccardo

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289. Marc Pinansky - The Family Township, Runner And The Thermodynamics 1:12:27

6M ago1:12:27

1:12:27

Marc Pinansky, leader of the popular Boston band, The Family Township, joins us on the show to talk about the new Township record. We also talk about Marc's previous band, Runner and The Thermodynamics, who had quite a run of their own... Music The Family Township "Youngblood" The Family Township "Cross The Line(Oh Andrea)" The Dogmatics "I Love Ro…

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288. Devon Thompson 51:35

6M ago51:35

51:35

Devon Thompson, who is one of the coolest young singer/songwriter/guitar players on the rise, joins us on the show to talk about growing up in LA and the drive that is getting her music noticed. With an array of attention getting superb tunes and ambitious videos, her star power is striving right before our very eyes... Music Devon Thompson "Soft L…

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287. Rev. Hank Peirce 1:15:52

6M ago1:15:52

1:15:52

Rev. Hank Peirce returns to the show and we hit on a myriad of topics. Also, great new tunes from The Family Township and The Sleeveens. Music The Family Township "Youngblood" The Sleeveens "Aretha Franklin" The Dogmatics "I Love Rock N Roll" theme song "So Pretty" by The Charms Produced and Hosted by Steev Riccardo…

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285. Lindsey Troy/Julie Edwards - Deap Vally 1:23:07

6M ago1:23:07

1:23:07

Deap Vally came out of the box hard in 2011 and within two years were playing Glastonbury, Bonnaroo, and Reading Festival. The duo of Lindsey Troy and Julie Edwards released three great albums, a bunch of singles and EP's, a collab with Flaming Lips (Deap Lips) in 2019 and toured extensively since their formation. In September, they announced that …

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284. Keith Bennett - Death Ray Vision, Casket Rats 1:05:37

6M ago1:05:37

1:05:37

Freewheeling Keith Bennett returns to the show to talk about Death Ray Vision, Casket Rats, Wrecking Crew, and other groovy stuff... Music Death Ray Vision "From The Raptors" Death Ray Vision "Behead The King" Theme song "So Pretty" by The Charms Produced and Hosted by Steev Riccardo #DeathRayVision

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283. Jonathan Anastas - DYS, "Brotherhood" 1:01:55

6M ago1:01:55

1:01:55

Jonathan Anastas returns to the show to talk about the re-issue of the classic straight edge hardcore album "Brotherhood on Bridge Nine. Originally released in 1983 as the fourth title on Boston's iconic X-CLAIM! record label, DYS is celebrating 40 years of Brotherhood with a special edition of their classic LP through Bridge Nine Records. This ann…

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282. Skybar Lusardi - WMFO, Favorite songs of 2023 1:07:45

6M ago1:07:45

1:07:45

WMFO radio personality and host of "Skybar Rising" joins us on the show to talk about the year 2023 in music. We pick and talk about some of our favorite songs, shows etc of the past year... Music Gypsy Moths "Tilt-A-Whirl Moving Targets "Make It Easy" Theme song "So Pretty" by The Charms Produced and Hosted by Steev Riccardo…

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281. Clif Hanger & Bill Close - The Freeze 1:15:41

7M ago1:15:41

1:15:41

On this episode, we are joined by Cliff Hanger and Bill Close of the legendary Boston hardcore punk band The Freeze, who were one of the originals from the early 80's scene. The Freeze contributed the title track of the "This Is Boston Not LA" compilation and have gone on to release a multitude of albums since then, including "Land Of The Lost", wh…

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280. Peter Prescott - Mission Of Burma, Volcano Suns, Mini Beast 1:04:05

7M ago1:04:05

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Peter Prescott was the drummer of one of the most important and influential bands in American music history - Mission Of Burma. We have a great conversation about Peter's roots, his time in Mission Of Burma, Volcano Suns, Kustomized, The Peer Group, and his current project Mini Beast. Couldn't find a better way to end 2023, which was an historic ye…

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279. Our Top Songs Of 2023 34:50

7M ago34:50

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This special episode of the podcast features our choices for the top 20 best songs of 2023...The Alarm...Crystal Canyon...Moving Targets...and more Music featured on this episode Kristin Hersh "Miss Haha" The Croaks "Big Bug" Survival Guide "Lady Neptune" Crystal Canyon "Judy Moody" The Alarm "Whatever" Theme song "So Pretty" by The Charms Produced…

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278. Christine Elise McCarthy - Actress, Author 1:07:37

7M ago1:07:37

1:07:37

Actress/Author Christine Elise McCarthy joins us on the show and talks to us about her acting career("Beverly Hills 90210", Childs Play" etc), her fantastic short film/book "Bathing And The Single Girl", and her early involvement with SS Decontrol and the Boston hardcore scene. Music The Dogmatics "I Love Rock N Roll" SS Decontrol "Glue" Theme musi…

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277. Pete Cassani -The Peasants 1:12:24

7M ago1:12:24

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Pete Cassani has been at it for a while. He moved to Boston from Long Island with one goal in mind, play music. He's been the leader of The Peasants for 30 years, played in the stellar Bon Scott era ACDC cover band, Beefy DC, and more recently plays with another superb musician David Hull. We have a great talk with Pete about his desire to rock..En…

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276. Anna Waronker - That Dog 1:09:54

7M ago1:09:54

1:09:54

Anna Waronker joins us on to show to talk about her amazing career as a singer, songwriter, composer, producer, and perhaps most famously as the leader of 90's alt-rockers That Dog. More recently she has been involved as a composer working on TV shows like "Yellowjackets", "High School", and "Shrill"... Music Anna Waronker "I Wish You Well" Anna Wa…

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275. Paul Fox - Spectacle 58:15

7M ago58:15

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Paul Fox, who has a great shop called Spectacle in the South End of Boston and is a long time supporter of the Boston music scene, joins us on the show for a nice talk. Paul grew up with members of Gang Green, The Outlets, Jerry's Kids, and SS Decontrol etc. and tells us some great stories.. Music Truth About Wolves "Chemistry" The Atlantics "Lonel…

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274. Jaime Sciarappa and Chris Foley - SS Decontrol 1:01:38

8M ago1:01:38

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SS Decontrol made history back in the early 80's and it's incredible that we are still talking about them today. On this episode, we are joined by the bands rhythm section Bassist Jaime Sciarappa and Drummer Chris Foley to talk about the re-issue of the iconic album "The Kids Will Have Their Say".... Music SS Decontrol "Boiling Point SS Decontrol "…

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273. Max Davis - Blame It On Whitman 57:26

8M ago57:26

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A chance meeting outside a recording studio, along with a face that looked familiar were the catalyst for this episode as we are joined by Blame It On Whitman's Max Davis. Music Blame It On Whitman "Marigold" Blame It On Whitman "Confidence Back" Theme song "So Pretty" by The Charms Produced and Hosted by Steev Riccardo Support the podcast: patreon…

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Blowing Smoke with Twisted Rico five year anniversary trailer 1:58

8M ago1:58

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Theme music "So Pretty" by The Charms

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