A-Sides
183 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 7 hours ago - ★★★★★ - 8 ratingsA-SIDES PODCAST celebrates the ROCK album! Topics range from discussions about classic releases, reissues, new albums, our favorite bands, and even record stores. Drop the needle on new episodes every other Monday!
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Episode 164 - James Black
July 14, 2024 16:52 - 50 minutes - 45.9 MBJames Black from Finger Eleven joins A-SIDES for a huge discussion on collecting vinyl records, 007 movie scores, creating a song for 2003's Daredevil movie, marrying visual art with music, and more! One of the biggest tours of Summer 2024 is the return of Creed, along with Finger Eleven and 3 Doors Down as opening acts. You can follow along with Finger Eleven through their tour dates at their website. Huge thanks to James for taking time to chat before the band embarks on this huge summer ...
Episode 163 - Nick Perri
July 07, 2024 17:04 - 50 minutes - 46.6 MBWhile music itself is already a shared passion, a recurring theme between guests and hosts alike seems to be Cheap Trick. The special guest for A-SIDES Episode 163, Nick Perri, is no different. Not only does he love Cheap Trick, he's even toured with and interviewed founding member Rick Nielsen. We discuss Nick's inspirations and favorite artists, his own music, methods to center yourself, and we barely scratch the surface of Nick's expansive record collection. Huge thanks to Nick for being...
Episode 162 - Invincible Shield
June 24, 2024 02:28 - 1 hour - 62.2 MBEpisode 162 of A-SIDES features returning guest and heavy metal enthusiast, Marc Sasso! We not only discuss several of our favorite tracks from Judas Priest's latest album Invincible Shield, but also stolen cassettes, the day Rob Halford departed Judas Priest, the perfect song for speeding in your car, Ghost, Metallica's Kill Em All, and more! Huge thanks to Marc for making his second appearance on A-SIDES and to everyone who listens! Mixing heavy metal and graphic illustrations is not onl...
Episode 161 - Thin Lizzy
June 17, 2024 01:26 - 53 minutes - 49.2 MBFor Episode 161, A-SIDES is flying the flag of classic rock band Thin Lizzy, by welcoming back longtime friend and frequent guest, "The Professor" Kenny Wright. He praises the lyrical prowess of Thin Lizzy's founder Phil Lynott, ponders why guitarist Gary Moore was constantly leaving and rejoining the band, explains "cut out" bargain bins, twin guitar harmonies, recommends a key blue-eyed soul record, and we even share a few notable cover songs. It's a straight up salute to classic rock wit...
Episode 160 - Danny Lopez
June 09, 2024 18:26 - 54 minutes - 50.4 MBIt's well-documented that a favorite live band in recent years has been In The End, the California-based tribute to Linkin Park. Members Cris Hodges, Zak St. John, and Danny Lopez have made appearances on A-SIDES, with Danny Lopez returning for a smashing sequel with Episode 160! Like most sequels, there's a familiarity with the story, but also new elements are added, such as conversations on comic book movie villains, sauces that enhance the pizza-consuming experience, Linkin Park's One Mor...
Episode 159 - dUg Pinnick
June 02, 2024 15:43 - 56 minutes - 51.7 MBThroughout the lifespan of A-SIDES, one band that has made a direct impact is King's X. They've been a topic either organically or purposefully, even being a focal point for discussion in Episode 93 with Corey Rozzoni and Freddy Herrera. With this episode, founder/bassist dUg Pinnick joins A-SIDES for an intimate discussion on mental and physical health, the groove of King's X, the enduring legacy of the band, and more! Huge thanks to dUg for his time, thanks to the many friends of the podca...
Episode 158 - Zak St. John
May 27, 2024 22:58 - 1 hour - 58.1 MBAs funny as he is talented, returning guest Zak St. John made this one of the quickest hour-long conversations on A-SIDES. Among his current numerous projects are Slow Burning Car, Ashen Moon, In The End, and Annie Bosko. Originally a guest on Episode 101, Zak returns to share recent experiences with In The End, how he likes his steak, Elton John vs Billy Joel, drummers that inspire him, and Knuckle Bump Farms! Huge thanks to Zak for taking time away from his busy schedule to chat on A-SIDE...
Episode 157 - Davey French
May 20, 2024 11:21 - 28 minutes - 26.1 MBEverclear had a distinct presence in the 1990's with songs such as "Santa Monica", which is still felt 30 years later, with new fans attending shows and discovering their music. Episode 157 features Davey French of Everclear, sharing his history with the band, growing up in the Pacific Northwest, his technique for learning to play his favorite songs, several hobbies and interests, and more! Follow Everclear on their website for tour dates and more! Thanks to Davey for the conversation, Fred...
Episode 156 - Damon Johnson
May 12, 2024 12:46 - 57 minutes - 53 MBDamon Johnson was the first special guest to be interviewed on A-SIDES back at the start of 2020 for our 11th episode. Flash forward to 2024 and Episode 156, Damon returns to discuss life and rock n roll over these last 4 years. While his accolades and accomplishments are numerous, at his core he's a family man, and is passionate about the craft of songwriting. He shares the creation of the recent Brother Cane recordings, "Blinded By The Sun" and "Are You In There Anymore"; his favorite Thin...
Episode 155 - Death Comes Lifting
May 05, 2024 22:56 - 1 hour - 55.3 MBMetal and monsters have been married for decades, but with physical fitness, too? For Zak Bellante, it is a lifestyle as he has taken his passions to the next level in founding Death Comes Lifting, which is 'fitness for the misfits'! Zak chats finding fitness, Black Sabbath, Alice Cooper, cheat day foods, and more in Episode 155 of A-SIDES! You can join "The Lifting Dead Army" with Zak online at Death Comes Lifting's website. Zak has fitness videos available for all levels along with exerci...
Episode 154 - Bob Thiemann
April 22, 2024 10:43 - 57 minutes - 53 MBEpisode 154 of A-SIDES features special guest Bob Thiemann, who will be performing with Revis later this summer for a run of shows. Bob shares the origins of Revis, growing up in Central Illinois, Nickelodeon movies, the camaraderie of music, Peoria-area venues, and the music that goes straight to his soul. Huge thanks to Bob and Revis for this fun conversation! You can get tickets to see Revis live on June 1st at the Castle Theater here! They'll also be performing on May 29th in Louisville...
Episode 153 - Michael Cartellone
April 14, 2024 13:13 - 45 minutes - 41.7 MBMusic and visual arts are two halves that make the whole for Michael Cartellone. He is not only the drummer for Lynyrd Skynyrd, but also a creative and accomplished visual artist. For Episode 153 of A-SIDES we dive into his background into both areas, his tenure with Damn Yankees, his favorite Skynryd song to perform in concert, and more! Huge thank you to Michael for this fun conversation and thanks to Michelle for assisting. You can view Michael's work on his website here, follow Lynyrd S...
Episode 152 - Jonathan Stoye
April 05, 2024 11:46 - 49 minutes - 45.5 MBEpisode 152 features special guest Jonathan Stoye (The Infamous HER, Framing Hanley), whose musical journey has taken him from Michigan to Tennessee, and back again. Making friends and connections isn't the purpose of A-SIDES but it's rewarding when it does happen. Jonathan Stoye is one of those guests, as we dove into his background and discovered some common ground with private school, nu metal, and Jimmy Eat World. Big thanks to Jonathan for taking the time to chat for this latest episode...
Episode 151 - Brother Latham
March 31, 2024 20:19 - 51 minutes - 47.2 MBIf there is one band to follow in 2024 - it's Beasto Blanco! As they are gearing up for the release of their fourth album Kinetica, A-SIDES welcomes back Brother Latham for another conversation. Latham discusses his guitar influences, filming music videos, surviving the pandemic, becoming ordained, and even missing props while on tour! It was fun to catch up with Brother Latham and hear what he's been up to over the last four years since seeing the band in March of 2020. Huge thanks to Brot...
Episode 150 - John Massaglia
March 24, 2024 17:32 - 42 minutes - 39.3 MBCentral Illinois musician John Massaglia of The Truth Council makes another appearance on A-SIDES as the podcast reaches its 150th episode. John shares his current plans for the band in 2024, taking the band to Canada this fall, the reality of superhero movie fatigue, and gives a very poignant answer about what he wants more of in his life! Shout out to another Central Illinois musician Brian Larson and local author Benjamin Yeater. Thanks to John for being the latest guest on A-SIDES. You ...
Episode 149 - Ryan Waters
March 10, 2024 21:03 - 48 minutes - 44.6 MBThe immensely talented Ryan Waters joins A-SIDES following a recent performance in St. Louis with LiV Warfield at City Winery. Not only is he a collaborator with LiV, he currently performs alongside Nancy Wilson and Heart, which he shares how their paths have weaved and intersected over the years. Ryan also discusses his favorite artists, growing up in the Pacific Northwest, songwriting post-COVID lockdowns, and more! Huge thanks to Ryan for being a guest and an extra special shout-out is d...
Episode 148 - Chuck Garric
March 03, 2024 14:23 - 27 minutes - 25.3 MB2024 is the "Year of the Beasto" on A-SIDES! Following up on Calico's recent appearance on A-SIDES, her Beasto Blanco bandmate Chuck Garric joins A-SIDES for Episode 148. Not only does he share a few details on Beasto's upcoming studio album titled Kinetica, Chuck also shares a few influences that have fueled Beasto's creation, touring with the Alice Cooper band, and more! Huge thanks to Chuck for taking time out of his busy schedule, which even includes motorcyle building, but also thanks ...
Episode 147 - 1994
February 25, 2024 21:22 - 1 hour - 61.2 MBGlam had bitten the dust, Grunge was king, but another wave of metal was breathing down it's neck. That was the year of 1994. Corey Rozzoni from The Great Affairs makes his 8th appearance on the podcast to discuss 1994's many highlights, including debuts from Weezer and Green Day, grunge classics like Superunknown, even The Lion King soundtrack, and Bob Rock's influence on several bands from this decade. Thanks for pressing play on the latest episode of A-SIDES!
Episode 146 - Clash Of The Titans Tour
February 18, 2024 16:07 - 57 minutes - 52.9 MBThe year of 1991 was a melting pot for the rock genre, with Seattle bands claiming the throne at the top of the charts, Sunset Strip glam becoming passe, and the Bay Area metal bands getting caught in the middle. A-SIDES welcomes back Paul Tincher (previously on Episode 130) to discuss the bands on the Clash of the Titans tour, led by Megadeth, Slayer, and Anthrax, and the intersecting rising rock acts that crossed their path. Thank you to Paul for sharing his expertise and thanks to all who...
Episode 145 - Daxx Nielsen
February 04, 2024 18:59 - 48 minutes - 44.6 MBAfter a chance meeting at Alice Cooper's Christmas Pudding fundraiser in December, Andy welcomes special guest Daxx Nielsen for Episode 145 of A-SIDES. Daxx shares his earliest interest in music, growing up in the era of MTV, performing at Wrigley Field, recording and performing with Cheap Trick, and more! Huge thanks to Daxx for taking time to be a guest on A-SIDES and thanks to all who listen. You can follow Cheap Trick on tour this year and beyond by visiting their website.
Episode 144 - Calico Cooper
January 21, 2024 14:20 - 57 minutes - 52.4 MBAhead of the upcoming fourth studio album from Beasto Blanco, Calico Cooper joins A-SIDES to discuss her history with Beasto and more! She shares how she first became involved with the band, touring Germany, playing small stages vs large arenas, her transformation with each Beasto release, family traditions, and even thoughts on the Barbie movie! Huge thanks go out to Calico for being a guest on this episode of A-SIDES and thanks to everyone who listens. You can stay updated with all things...
Episode 143 - Rich Beddoe
January 07, 2024 22:19 - 1 hour - 55.3 MBA-SIDES Episode 143 welcomes drummer Rich Beddoe, whose past includes roles in Finger Eleven and Saint Asonia. He shares stories from the road, what sparked his passion for drumming, his sobriety, and his newfound role as a father. We also talk about "gate keeping", learning to accept yourself, radio DJ's, and a surprising influence from Queensryche. Huge thanks to everyone who listens to this episode and big thanks to Rich for sharing his stories.
Episode 142 - Eric Young
December 03, 2023 18:29 - 57 minutes - 52.6 MBThe worlds of music and pro-wrestling collide for Episode 142 of A-SIDES as special guest "Showtime" Eric Young discusses his passion for music. Describing it as the "ritualistic pleasure of vinyl", not only does Eric share how he developed his extensive record collection, he also discusses the positives and negatives of social media, a unique comparison of pro-wrestling and listening to a record on vinyl, his favorite album of 2023, and even his love of breakfast food! Huge thanks to Eric ...
Episode 141 - Janel of Conquer Divide
November 26, 2023 17:25 - 44 minutes - 41 MBEpisode 141 of A-SIDES features special guest Janel Duarte, bassist and co-vocalist of Conquer Divide. They just released their sophomore album, Slow Burn, which has scored accolades from Metal Hammer, Sirius XM's Octane, and Loudwire. Janel shares her inspirations, favorite horror films, aspirations and goals, and looks ahead to more touring for Conquer Divide in 2024. Huge thanks to Janel and the Conquer Divide team for the conversation. You can find their music on your favorite streaming...
Episode 140 - Dio Deep Dive Part 2
November 19, 2023 15:26 - 1 hour - 66.6 MBA-SIDES previously took a look at the career of DIO on Episode 127, starting with the acclaimed 1983 album Holy Diver through 1987's Dream Evil. Returning guest and friend Corey Rozzoni makes a follow-up appearance here to dissect several albums from the later period of DIO, sharing stories about Lock Up The Wolves, Strange Highways, and Killing The Dragon. Corey and Andy discuss the differences in changing guitar players, evolving the sound to fit the times, "Bone Tone", the aura of Jimmy B...
Episode 139 - Live Albums
November 12, 2023 17:50 - 45 minutes - 41.3 MBThere was an era when releasing a live album was a launching pad for a rock band, for artists such as KISS and Cheap Trick. They were later released to commemorate tours like the Family Values Tour, OzzFest, and festivals like Woodstock '99. A-SIDES welcomes back Patrick Kennison of Heaven Below, as he shares his favorite live albums, from the 70's into the early 00's. He also shares a few stories from his days touring in The Union Underground; attending the Power Trip music festival; and mo...
Episode 138 - Sleepwalker
November 05, 2023 15:33 - 55 minutes - 51.1 MBNashville-based rock band The Great Affairs dropped a smashing set of 10 songs (plus 1 original holiday song) this fall titled, Sleepwalker. Singer/songwriter Denny Smith, who also acts as my musical guide, joined A-SIDES for another appearance to discuss the new album, a few of his favorite soundtracks throughout the years, Paul Williams' catalog of hits, soothing sounds of the beach, and a certain bloated KISS record. You can follow Denny and The Great Affairs on their website here and st...
Episode 137 - Type O Negative Songs
October 29, 2023 13:38 - 54 minutes - 50.3 MBWith a chill in the air and leaves on the ground, there's not a better band to have on your stereo than the spooky sounds of Type O Negative. The band from Brooklyn, NY known as "The Drab Four" combined elements of heavy metal and goth with a dark sense of humor, and we paid tribute to them with Episode 137. We not only share our favorite songs but also our origins of discovering of Type O Negative, along with stand-out lyrical moments, long forgotten shops from Central Illinois' past, and r...
Episode 136 - Wes Horton
October 22, 2023 16:23 - 32 minutes - 29.4 MBNew heavy rock act Flat Black erupted onto the scene this summer, opening for Godsmack and releasing 3 ferocious singles, with their latest titled "Justice Will Be Done." Vocalist Wes Horton joined A-SIDES from a tour stop in Canada for a candid conversation about his vocal process and keeping himself in shape, cooking, and even being visited by rescue animals backstage! Stay updated with Flat Black at their website, which has links to purchase merch as well as their tour dates. Huge thanks...
Episode 135 - More With Freddy Herrera
October 15, 2023 15:42 - 44 minutes - 41.1 MBReturning guest and friend Freddy Herrera chats with A-SIDES about the recent Everclear live album, Live At The Whisky A Go Go. The release celebrates the band's 30 year history and also includes new studio recordings of "Sing Away" and "Year Of The Tiger." Freddy also shares his thoughts on discovering new music and hungry young bands, family life, as well as a few stories from the road. Many thanks to Freddy for taking time out of his touring schedule to chat and also thanks to everyone w...
Episode 134 - The Art of Marc Sasso
October 08, 2023 22:23 - 1 hour - 60.8 MBFor many metalheads, a striking album cover is as integral as the music contained within, when debating classic albums. Episode 134 of A-SIDES features a conversation with one such artist, Marc Sasso, who has created amazing illustrations for Ronnie James Dio, Rob Halford, and more. We not only learn about his backstory and making connections in the art world, but also hear about his techniques, his favorite bands, some of his favorite pieces, and even New York pizza! You'll not only find M...
Episode 133 - Rico of The BraziLionaires
September 24, 2023 23:30 - 57 minutes - 52.7 MBA-SIDES Episode 133 features special guest Rico, guitar player/songwriter/singer with the Nashville-based band, The BraziLionaires. He grew up in Central Illinois, perfected his craft in California, and after returning to Illinois, formed a Latin-jazz fusion, The BraziLionaires. In addition to hearing about Rico's background, we also start this episode briefly discussing a historical theater in Peoria, IL, which is in the middle of a restoration project. The BraziLionaires will be performing...
Episode 132 - Aerosmith Part 2
September 17, 2023 22:56 - 1 hour - 62.9 MBRevisiting Aerosmith for A-SIDES Episode 132, we follow-up on a topic originally started last year in Episode 107. This time we hit their "comeback era", which started in 1985 with Done With Mirrors, but kicked into high-gear following an unlikely collaboration with Run DMC. Listen as we share our top ten songs, from album cuts to b-sides, Desmond Child's contributions, Liv Tyler vs Alicia Silverstone, and more. This episode also marks our 4-year anniversary of this podcast, as we launched ...
Episode 131 - Adam Jaffe
September 11, 2023 00:03 - 35 minutes - 32.2 MBPistols At Dawn is a hungry new band in the world of modern rock, with a firestorm of momentum following several hot spring tours. Founding member and drummer Adam Jaffe joins A-SIDES for this episode to discuss their origins, his passion and drive for rock music, several favorite bands and inspirations, and also what the future looks like for Pistols At Dawn. Huge thanks to Adam for being my guest for Episode 131 of A-SIDES and thanks to everyone who listens. You can stay up to date on ...
Episode 130 - Consuming Music
August 28, 2023 01:47 - 1 hour - 63.2 MBIn our nearly 4-year history of A-SIDES we've featured many deep dives into an array of musical topics, but this latest episode might be the most definitive deep dive yet! Episode 130 welcomes notable Central Illinois music collector, Paul Tincher, along with returning guest and record store owner Denny Smith, to discuss the minutiae that goes along with collecting music. Buckle up as we dive into the far reaches of purchasing import releases, bargain bin cassettes, color variants, and truck...
Episode 129 - More With Liv Warfield
August 21, 2023 01:30 - 55 minutes - 50.6 MBExtraordinary vocalist and Central Illinois native Liv Warfield is due to release her third studio album on September 15th, titled The Edge. For this second appearance on A-SIDES, we not only dive into the creation of her album, but also reflect on the powerful influence of Tina Turner, her tenure with Chicago's Cabaret ZaZou, live performances, and more! Huge thanks to Liv for taking time away from her busy schedule to join A-SIDES. You can follow along with Liv at her website for tour dat...
Episode 128 - Power Pop Top Ten
July 31, 2023 04:43 - 1 hour - 69.7 MBEpisode 128 feels like our biggest episode to date, as we attempt to define and share our favorite songs from the rock 'n roll genre known as "Power Pop." Taking its roots in the British Invasion of the 60's, the genre casts a wide net that includes 90's darlings Jellyfish, solo artists such as Matthew Sweet, and especially all-too-brief 70's bands Badfinger and Big Star. Hosts Brent and Andy share ten songs each that are chock full of hooks, slick production, and harmonies that will stick t...
Episode 127 - A Dio Deep Dive
July 17, 2023 02:20 - 1 hour - 75.1 MB2023 marks the 40th anniversary of the heavy metal classic, Holy Diver, which fueled the discussion for this episode of A-SIDES. Andy welcomed Corey Rozzoni of The Great Affairs back to discuss heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio, his namesake band DIO, the first four classic studio albums, as well as their favorite tracks, the ever-increasing usage of keyboards, Vivian Campbell's guitar playing, his successor Craig Goldy, and even how many times "rainbow" is used as a lyric! We're off to th...
Episode 126 - Art Alexakis
June 25, 2023 14:39 - 32 minutes - 29.8 MBEverclear reached a milestone of 30 years in 2022, which is being celebrated with their first ever live album from the historic Whisky A Go Go on September 8th, 2023. Ahead of this release and a big fall tour with The Ataris, Art Alexakis spoke with Andy for this episode of A-SIDES. While Art shared a few anecdotes from a previous album, The Vegas Years, and performing alongside Cheap Trick, it's more than just about the music for him. He's a family man, he's honest about his struggles, and ...
Episode 125 - Warrant with Denny Smith
June 18, 2023 22:56 - 1 hour - 67 MBFor this special episode of A-SIDES, Andy turns back the clock to 1989, the year Warrant went went to Number 2 on the Billboard Charts with their debut album, Dirty Rotten Filthy Stinking Rich. Frequent guest Denny Smith (of The Great Affairs) lends his expertise as they discuss the first four studio albums from Warrant, several times when Denny performed on the same bill as the band, their music videos, lyrical inspirations, and even the production wizardry of Beau Hill and Michael Wagener....
Episode 124 - Janet Jackson Songs
June 11, 2023 13:14 - 50 minutes - 46.3 MBFollowing a week packed full of concerts, Brent and Andy sat down to not only share stories from those shows, but also their personal "Top Five" Janet Jackson songs for Episode 124. The duo traveled to Moline, IL for a concert headlined by one of Brent's childhood favorites, Ugly Kid Joe, with Fozzy and Pistols At Dawn performing as well. Then Brent attended a jam-packed amphitheater show featuring Ms. Jackson. In addition to those concert stories, we also learn a few barbecuing tips, Janet ...
Episode 123 - Ace Von Johnson
June 03, 2023 21:03 - 1 hour - 81.1 MBEpisode 123 of A-SIDES features special guest Ace Von Johnson. The intent of this conversation was to chat about collecting vinyl, but it quickly descended into the depths of fandoms, from Danko Jones to Danzig, and recent metal band Unto Others. Ace shares his interactions with several musical heroes, the facade of gatekeeping, making connections, and more! As much as Ace is enthusiastic about his favorite bands, he is passionate about dogs, specifically pit bulls. You can follow and su...
Episode 122 - 75 Years Of Alice Cooper
May 21, 2023 20:40 - 46 minutes - 42.6 MBWith Alice Cooper celebrating his 75th birthday this year, it sparked the idea behind this episode of A-SIDES. Andy reached out to Acey Slade (from such bands as Dope and Murderdolls) to discuss his history with the "Godfather of Shock Rock", from performing as an opening band to launching an Alice Cooper line of coffee through his Catfight Coffee brand. Acey also shares several of his favorite songs, his appreciation for Alice's work ethic, and more! Huge thanks to Acey for sharing his stor...
Episode 121 - Favorite Jellyfish Songs
May 15, 2023 04:33 - 47 minutes - 43.4 MBMuch like movie franchises explore their roots with a prequel, this latest episode serves as a precursor to the beginning of hosts' Brent and Andy's friendship prior to A-SIDES. For Episode 121 they discuss early 1990's power pop darlings Jellyfish, exploring their favorite songs, the differences between Jellyfish's two albums Bellybutton and Spilt Milk, bonkers lyrics, as well as Brent's least favorite fruit. Thank you for joining us for another episode of A-SIDES!
Episode 120 - Nikki Stringfield
April 30, 2023 16:20 - 55 minutes - 50.8 MBMulti-talented musician Nikki Stringfield is the latest guest on A-SIDES! She not only discusses her upcoming solo album titled Apocrypha, but also her work with The Iron Maidens, as well as with her husband Patrick Kennison in Heaven Below. Nikki shares a few of her early musical favorites, artwork, and even her love for horror films, including an experience when she was behind the scenes on a movie set! You can follow Nikki and Patrick's band Heaven Below at their website and also keep an...
Episode 119 - Collecting Vinyl with Tony Higbee
April 17, 2023 03:19 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBTalented guitarist and vinyl enthusiast Tony Higbee makes his second appearance on A-SIDES' Episode 119. He previously spoke with Andy for Episode 21, in which they barely scratched the surface of his massive collection. This time the two dive deeper to discuss hunting for elusive albums, protecting your records, essential records to own, and his love for Power Pop. Huge thanks to Tony for sharing his stories! You can catch him on the road with Tom Keifer's tour dates here at the Tom Keifer ...
Episode 118 - Danny Lopez
April 01, 2023 00:07 - 1 hour - 56.1 MBMusician and pop culture enthusiast Danny Lopez joins A-SIDES for Episode 118. Danny is currently performing with several LA-based tribute bands for System of a Down, Paramore, Fall Out Boy, and Linkin Park. He shares his origin stories with those projects and how they weaved together, discovering music as he grew up, and staying prepared for what comes his way. You can follow Danny at @heydannylopez on Instagram and keep up with his busy schedule. Thanks to Danny for sharing his stories and...
Episode 117 - Cris Hodges
March 23, 2023 02:59 - 53 minutes - 48.8 MBA-SIDES Episode 117 features a conversation with multi-talented vocalist Cris Hodges. Just as he was about to embark on a months-long tour with Pistols At Dawn, Cris shares how he joined that band, singing for In The End: A Linkin Park Experience, solo music, staying fit on the road, his fitness routine, and mental health. You can follow along with Pistols At Dawn at their website and stay up to date on their current tour plans; Cris' band In The End can be found here; and you can find his ...
Episode 116 - John Massaglia and the Bass Mt Rushmore
March 19, 2023 22:41 - 1 hour - 57.8 MBFollowing up on past episodes which featured John Massaglia, we welcomed him back to A-SIDES to discuss The Truth Council's latest EP, The Perfect Wheel. After that discussion, we shifted gears to share our favorite bassists, encompassing a variety of styles from Jazz to Prog Rock and Heavy Metal. See! Whose lists will overlap! Witness! Brent's fury over the music of Styx! All this and more in our jam-packed 116th episode of A-SIDES! You can also follow John and The Truth Council on social ...
Episode 115 - Jarred Pope
March 06, 2023 00:24 - 1 hour - 67 MBJarred Pope joins A-SIDES for Episode 115 to discuss all things rock n roll. He shares his many influences, his background growing up in California, how he joined the bands for both Damon Johnson and Tom Keifer, a few of his favorite venues, and his passion for the art of music. You can keep up with Jarred on the road by visiting the websites for both Damon Johnson and Tom Keifer. Huge thanks to Jarred for sharing his stories for this episode and also thanks to everyone who listens.