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Concert Pipeline

160 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 11 ratings

Interviews and concert performances of artists touring the bay area.

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Concert Pipeline’s three hundred seventy ninth episode featuring She Wants Revenge, in which we chat…

August 08, 2022 14:03

Concert Pipeline’s three hundred seventy ninth episode featuring She Wants Revenge, in which we chat with Justin Warfield about the band breakups in 2012 and 2020, Warfield’s solo album, an afro-punk Bowie tribute, his friendship with Ernie Reyes Jr., being an extra on Saved By The Bell, SWR’s current tour, and what led to the band’s reuniting to tour and make new music.

Ep. 378 - Uncle Bard & The Dirty Bastards

August 01, 2022 13:34 - 38.7 MB

Concert Pipeline’s three hundred seventy eighth episode featuring Uncle Bard & The Dirty Bastards, in which we chat with Silvano Ancellotti about performing with Flogging Molly and Dropkick Murphys, signing to Angel Air Records, making a lockdown cover of “500 Miles” by the Proclaimers, having a band beer, challenges of releasing an album just before the pandemic, and their new album “The Story So Far,” out August 7.

Ep. 377 - Steve’s Nostalgia Episode (Everclear, Smash Mouth, Motion City Soundtrack)

July 25, 2022 13:25 - 62 MB

Concert Pipeline’s three hundred seventy seventh episode s Steve’s Nostalgia Episode, featuring Everclear, Smash Mouth, and Motion City Soundtrack. First, we chat with Art Alexakis of Everclear about his band from the 80’s, Shakin’ Brave, the times he pulled Steve on stage at the Warfield in San Francisco, revisiting Everclear classics and unique covers on “Return to Santa Monica,” touring with Fastball, and finding old masters of “World of Noise” for 30 Years of Everclear. Then we cover Sma...

Ep. 376 - Kevin Whelan (Aeon Station/The Wrens)

July 18, 2022 12:06 - 42.5 MB

Concert Pipeline’s three hundred seventy sixth episode featuring Aeon Station, in which we chat with Kevin Whelan about his storied career with The Wrens, including turning down an offer from Drive Thru Records as well as a $1 million contract, having to sell their own tickets at the beginning of their career, emmulating The Beatles, the impact of the Blues Brothers, the support of his wife including backing vocals, injuring himself at SXSW, and how his new album with Aeon Station, “Observat...

Ep. 375 - Heavy Gus

July 14, 2022 13:40 - 46.9 MB

Concert Pipeline’s three hundred seventy fifth episode featuring Heavy Gus, in which we chat with Dorota Szuta, Stealth Ulvang (The Lumineers), and Ryan Dobrowski (Blind Pilot) about their connection through The Lumineers, their songs about longing, playing shows with Magic Giant in which Dorota was asked for her mommy’s milk, embroidering a stoned ice cream cone, and recording their new album “Notions” in Nashville, which will be released on August 5.

Ep. 374 - Franky Perez

July 11, 2022 14:12 - 47.8 MB

Concert Pipeline’s three hundred seventy fourth episode featuring Franky Perez, in which we discuss his cross country motorcycle trip playing music during the pandemic, an amazing moment playing in Slash’s band, his incredible experience making music for Sons of Anarchy and playing live with Katey Sagal, becoming the frontman of Apocalyptica through a Skype call where the other bandmates were shirtless, and his new album “Crossing the Great Divide.” Franky also performed several songs for th...

Ep. 373 - Priest

July 04, 2022 15:42 - 39.8 MB

Concert Pipeline’s three hundred seventy third episode featuring Priest, in which we talk to Mercury about playing a show opening for Metallica, making music with his father, the progression from former band Ghost to Priest, having a song in the new Mel Gibson film “Hot Seat,” and their forthcoming album “Body Machine,” due out July 15.

Ep. 372 - Jack Starr’s Burning Starr

June 27, 2022 15:48 - 53.5 MB

Concert Pipeline’s three hundred seventy second episode featuring Jack Starr’s Burning Starr, in which we talk to Jack Starr about receiving positive sentiments from Metallica, differences between fronting a metal and a blues band, recording with Alexx Panza, and his upcoming album “Souls of the Innocent,” out July 15.

Ep. 371 - Smash Mouth

June 20, 2022 15:43 - 53.1 MB

Concert Pipeline’s three hundred seventy first episode featuring Smash Mouth, in which we chat with Zach Goode, the band’s new lead singer, about performing in Grease and RENT, the progress from his old bands Ghoulspoon to Devided by Zero, his Weezer cover band “Geezer,” the audition process for Smash Mouth, playing his biggest show ever in Mexico, and covering “Never Gonna Give You Up” by Rick Astley.

Ep. 370 - BottleRock: Performances

June 13, 2022 14:29 - 39.5 MB

Concert Pipeline’s three hundred seventieth episode, the fifth of five episodes from BottleRock in Napa covering interviews and performances from artists at the festival, features performances by Metallica, Twenty One Pilots, The Black Crowes, Fantastic Negrito, The Happy Fits, Foy Vance, Jordy and Peter Collins.

Ep. 369 - BottleRock: Greensky Bluegrass / Taipei Houston (4/5)

June 09, 2022 13:26 - 56.5 MB

Concert Pipeline’s three hundred sixty ninth episode, the fourth of five episodes from BottleRock in Napa covering interviews and performances from artists at the festival, features Greensky Bluegrass and Taipei Houston. First, we chat with Paul Hoffman of Greensky Bluegrass about seeing Metallica play “Ride the Lightning” after a lightning storm at Mile High in Denver, dark bluegrass songs, and the new approach to their new album “Stress Dreams.” Then we sit down with Myles and Layne Ulrich...

Ep. 368 - BottleRock: Wild Rivers / Hendrick’s Gin (3/5)

June 06, 2022 13:36 - 35.3 MB

Concert Pipeline’s three hundred sixty eighth episode, the third of five episodes from BottleRock in Napa covering interviews and performances from artists at the festival, features Wild Rivers and Hendrick’s Gin. First, we chat with Devan Glover, Khalid Yassein, and Andrew Oliver from Wild Rivers about creating their own dating website to match up their fans, legitimizing their career for their parents by “Thinking Bout Love” going gold in Canada, partnering with Reverb to make their tour c...

Ep. 368 - BottleRock: Wild Rivers / Hendrick’s Gin

June 06, 2022 13:36

Concert Pipeline’s three hundred sixty eighth episode, the third of five episodes from BottleRock in Napa covering interviews and performances from artists at the festival, features Wild Rivers and Hendrick’s Gin. First, we chat with Devan Glover, Khalid Yassein, and Andrew Oliver from Wild Rivers about creating their own dating website to match up their fans, legitimizing their career for their parents by “Thinking Bout Love” going gold in Canada, partnering with Reverb to make their tour c...

Ep. 367 - BottleRock: The Suffers (2/5)

June 02, 2022 15:58 - 40.3 MB

Concert Pipeline’s three hundred sixty seventh episode, the second of five episodes from BottleRock in Napa covering interviews and performances from artists at the festival, features The Suffers. We chat with lead singer Kam Franklin about her first band “Blue Lights,” speaking about leadership on Brene Brown’s Dare to Lead podcast, the impact of performing on one of Letterman’s last late night shows, and their new album “It Starts With Love,” out Friday, June 3.

Ep. 366 - BottleRock: The Alive, Liily (1/5)

May 30, 2022 13:29 - 56.4 MB

Concert Pipeline’s three hundred sixty sixth episode, the first of five episodes from BottleRock in Napa covering interviews and performances from artists at the festival, features The Alive and Liily. First we chat with Kai & Manoa Neukermans and Bastian Evans about rocking together since they were little kids, drumming with Pearl Jam at Oakland Arena, playing BottleRock every year, and opening for Chevy Metal with the late Taylor Hawkins. Then we hang with Dylan Nash, Charlie Anastasis, an...

Ep. 365 - Split Persona

May 25, 2022 14:10 - 55.1 MB

Concert Pipeline’s three hundred sixty fifth episode featuring Split Persona, in which we chat with Zander Hoschak and Brogan Kelley about the legend that is Dave Grohl, persistence in booking their own shows, opening for Puddle of Mudd, recording with Chet Roberts of 3 Doors Down, and crowd surfing.

Ep. 364 - Fredrik Saroea (Datarock)

May 23, 2022 03:10 - 64.1 MB

Concert Pipeline’s three hundred sixty fourth episode featuring Datarock, in which we chat with Fredrik Saroea about his solo album “Rona Diaries: The Chamber Versions Live,” running into James Brown in a restroom, the many shows they played in the Bay Area, and Datarock’s upcoming ‘double vision’ tour and forthcoming album “Datarock’s Media Consumption Pyramid.”

Ep. 363 - The Happy Fits

May 16, 2022 23:13 - 44.3 MB

Concert Pipeline’s three hundred sixty third episode featuring The Happy Fits, in which we chat with Calvin Langman, Ross Monteith, and Luke Davis, about dropping out of college to pursue their band full time, trying to get to the Golden Gate Bridge and ending up under it, playing in a rock band fronted with a cello, Kevin Smith films, and who they are excited to see at BottleRock in Napa.

Ep. 362 - Chuck Wright (Quiet Riot)

May 10, 2022 03:29 - 43.6 MB

Concert Pipeline’s three hundred sixty second episode featuring Chuck Wright, formerly of Quiet Riot, in which we chat about his 40 year span in Quiet Riot, making his mom proud by giving her a gold record for “Metal Health,” touring with Alice Cooper, his Ultimate Jam Night series at Whiskey a Go Go, and his first solo album, “Throwing Stones,” out May 20.

Ep. 361 - Madame Gandhi

May 04, 2022 02:41 - 36.4 MB

Concert Pipeline’s three hundred sixty first episode featuring Madame Gandhi, in which we chat about musical lessons learned from living in New York and India, spending time in Antarctica recording the sounds of glaciers, her trilogy of EPs, including “Vibrations,” which is expected this fall, and the upcomingBottleRock music festival in Napa.

Ep. 360 - Elder Island

April 26, 2022 13:02 - 39.8 MB

Concert Pipeline’s three hundred sixtieth episode featuring Elder Island, in which we chat with David Havard about the energy at the Fillmore and receiving their Fillmore poster, being friends with his bandmate Luke since 3 years old, their new album “Swimming Static,” and their upcoming US tour.

Ep. 359 - Lance Keltner

April 19, 2022 02:50 - 45.7 MB

Concert Pipeline’s three hundred fifty ninth episode featuring Lance Keltner, in which we chat about the similarities between almost dying of the flu at 10 years old and almost dying of Covid last year, the impacts of these events on him musically, his supergroup Simranking, fun stories from the road, maintaining life-long bandmates, and his new abum, due out in June.

Ep. 358 - Beautiful Machines

April 14, 2022 04:34

Concert Pipeline’s three hundred fifty eighth episode featuring Beautiful Machines, in which we chat with Conrad Schuman and Stefani Ku about throwing their keys away in the SFO garbage and starting anew in Europe, playing atop a van at Burning Man, ADHD, and their upcoming album “Singularity.”

Ep. 357 - Tombstones In Their Eyes

April 07, 2022 01:43

Concert Pipeline’s three hundred fifty seventh episode featuring Tombstones In Their Eyes, in which we chat with John Treanor about seeing The Rolling Stones as his first concert in 1975, never quitting writing music, and the progression of his music from “Sleep Forever” to his new EP “A Higher Place,” out April 26.

Ep. 356 - Taylor Hawkins (Foo Fighters) Remembrance, Princess Goes to the Butterfly Museum

March 27, 2022 17:47 - 41.5 MB

Concert Pipeline’s three hundred fifty sixth episode in which we remember Taylor Hawkins from the Foo Fighters and cover Princess Goes to the Butterfly Museum (Michael C. Hall’s band) from their show at Starline Social Club in Oakland.

Ep. 355 - Albert Cummings

March 22, 2022 02:58 - 47.7 MB

Concert Pipeline’s three hundred fifty fifth episode featuring Albert Cummings, in which we discuss going from Stevie Ray Vaughn super fan to playing with his band Double Trouble, playing with BB King, putting out an album right before the pandemic and his forthcoming album “Ten” out April 8.

Ep. 354 - Riot Act

March 16, 2022 02:43 - 46.7 MB

Concert Pipeline’s three hundred fifty fourth episode featuring Riot Act, in which we discuss the old days of Riot, touring with Sammy Hagar, AC/DC, and Rush, getting his favorite guitar back after he sold it, and their new album “Closer to the Flame.”

Ep. 353 - Barton Stanley David

March 08, 2022 03:55 - 47.8 MB

Concert Pipeline’s three hundred fifty third episode featuring Barton Stanley David, in which we discuss moving to New York with just his backpack and a guitar, Nirvana & Tom Petty Tribute shows, and his new album “Crest,” out April 22.

Ep. 352 - Kentucky Headhunters

March 01, 2022 05:38 - 60.5 MB

Concert Pipeline’s three hundred fifty second episode featuring Kentucky Headhunters, in which we chat with Greg Martin about touring in Lynyrd Skynyrd, making a gospel rock album, having a band with family, and their new album, “That’s a Fact, Jack!”

Ep. 351 - Bonham-Bullick

February 22, 2022 05:29 - 69.8 MB

Concert Pipeline’s three hundred fifty first episode featuring Bonham-Bullick, in which we chat with Deborah Bonham and husband Peter Bullick about her brother’s band Led Zepplin playing at her sixth birthday party, playing with Brian Johnson of AC/DC and Van Morrison, singing with Paul Rodgers and Robert Plant, and their upcoming self-titled album.

Ep. 350 - John Smith

February 16, 2022 04:50 - 56.8 MB

Concert Pipeline’s three hundred fiftieth episode featuring John Smith, in which we chat about meeting and playing for Paul McCartney, being in Sydney when Covid hit and barely making it home, and the difficult life events that led to writing and recording his new album, “The Fray.” John also played a few songs for Concert Pipeline during the program.

Ep. 349 - Sandman Sleeps

February 08, 2022 17:05 - 60.2 MB

Concert Pipeline’s three hundred forty ninth episode featuring Sandman Sleeps, in which we chat with Christina & Alex Peck, Karsten Andersen and Zack Jones about growing up in a musical family, going on tour with a Mexican death metal band as a teenager, battling Covid, and their new album “Crisis Actor” out March 26.

Ep. 348 - Dale Bozzio (Missing Persons) Pt. 2

February 01, 2022 04:30 - 152 MB

Concert Pipeline’s three hundred forty eighth episode featuring Dale Bozzio of Missing Persons, in which we discuss her relationship with Prince, getting “Mental Hopscotch” on KROQ as the #1 song in 1980, and playing their biggest show ever at US Festival in 1983.

Ep. 347 - Dale Bozzio (Missing Persons) Pt. 1

January 25, 2022 14:42 - 162 MB

Concert Pipeline’s three hundred forty seventh episode featuring Dale Bozzio of Missing Persons, in which we discuss her presence in Frank Zappa’s world, her cross-country road trip to spend 1 minute with Hugh Hefner, and her autobiography “Life is so Strange.” This is the first half of our two-part interview.

Ep. 346 - Ryan Culwell

January 18, 2022 13:54 - 44.8 MB

Concert Pipeline’s three hundred forty sixth episode featuring Ryan Culwell in which we discuss moving from the Texas Panhandle to Nashville and back, the finishing songs he was working on for years, and his new album “Run Like a Bull” out January 28.

Ep. 345 - Lizzie & The Makers

January 11, 2022 19:56 - 53.3 MB

Concert Pipeline’s three hundred forty fifth episode featuring Lizzie Edwards of Lizzie & The Makers in which we discuss musical impact from her father and grandfather, her love of performing at Pete’s Candy Store, and their new album “Dear Onda Wahl.”

Ep. 344 - Joshua Radin

January 04, 2022 14:48 - 61.3 MB

Concert Pipeline’s three hundred forty fourth episode featuring Joshua Radin, in which we discuss his move to Sweden, his process of writing an album to process things, working with Howard Stern to raise money for Animal League, and having pizza with Weird Al. Joshua also performed “Hey You” exclusively for Concert Pipeline.

Ep. 343 - Steve March-Tormé

December 20, 2021 12:54 - 53.6 MB

Concert Pipeline’s three hundred forty third episode featuring Steve March-Tormé, in which we discuss the influence of his father (Mel Tormé) and step-father (Hal March), performing “Christmas Song” with his daughters and with his father, and throwing an epic party with Liza Minnelli. Steve also performs his own Christmas song “I Remember Christmastime.”

Ep. 342 - Naked Raygun

December 08, 2021 05:29 - 52.2 MB

Concert Pipeline’s three hundred forty second episode episode featuring Jeff Pezzati and Bill Stephens from Naked Raygun, in which we discuss their parents’ musical influence on them, playing Wrigley Field, being Dave Grohl’s first concert, and their 31-year awaited new album “Over the Overlords.”

Ep. 341 - Marc Broussard

December 01, 2021 03:49 - 46.3 MB

Concert Pipeline’s three hundred forty first episode featuring Marc Broussard, in which we discuss the way he is able to give back through his music, writing his first book “I Love You for You,” the incredible memories he had performing in Napa, and his latest album “A Lullaby Collection III.”

Ep. 340 - The Yardbirds (Jim McCarty)

November 18, 2021 17:01 - 56.3 MB

Concert Pipeline’s three hundred fortieth episode featuring Jim McCarty, in which we talk about the legends who passed through the band (Jimmy Page, Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck), touring with the Stones, breaking Ringo Starr’s snare drum and his new book “She Walks in Beauty.”

Ep. 339 - John Craigie

November 07, 2021 15:45 - 44.4 MB

Concert Pipeline’s three hundred thirty ninth episode featuring John Craigie in which we talk about performing in legendary locations, his 90s covers album, unique items he has received from fans, and his newest album “Asterisk the Universe.”

Ep. 338 - Steve Conte

October 27, 2021 04:38 - 62.2 MB

Concert Pipeline’s three hundred thirty eighth episode featuring Steve Conte of New York Dolls (former) and Michael Monroe, in which we discuss playing in bands with his brother throughout his life, playing Johnny B. Goode live with Chuck Berry, and his new album “Bronx Cheer” out November 5.

Ep. 337 - Carmine Appice

October 20, 2021 03:07 - 47 MB

Concert Pipeline’s three hundred thirty seventh episode featuring Carmine Appice, in which we discuss Vanilla Fudge’s cover of “Stop in the Name of Love,” performing at the Fillmore in San Francisco in 1967, and his new album, “Energy Overload.”

Ep. 336 - ToBy

October 12, 2021 19:57 - 42.9 MB

Concert Pipeline’s three hundred thirty sixth episode featuring ToBy, in which we discuss the support he received from his grandmother with his rapping career, his release party for “The Coast” in San Francisco, covering Billie Eilish and Donald Glover, and his new album “L'Espirit” out October 15.

Ep. 335 - Joe Louis Walker

October 07, 2021 00:44 - 52.5 MB

Concert Pipeline’s three hundred thirty fifth episode featuring Joe Louis Walker in which we chat about playing shows with George Thorogood, playing at the Fillmore in the 60s, and his 30th album Eclectic Electric, out November 12.

Ep. 334 - Band of Silver

September 29, 2021 13:51 - 51.1 MB

Concert Pipeline’s three hundred thirty fourth episode featuring featuring Band of Silver in which we speak with Avery, Alex and Evan Silvernagel about making music since they were kids, starting their band in high school and writing/recording their EP “Always” in LA.

Ep. 333 - The Zombies

September 23, 2021 02:22 - 45.2 MB

Concert Pipeline’s three hundred thirty third episode featuring featuring The Zombies, in which we talk with Rod Argent about recording “Odyssey and Oracle” in 1967, being inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, touring with Ringo Starr, and their performance in Abbey Road Studios.

Ep. 332 - Wild Rivers

September 20, 2021 13:29 - 44.3 MB

Concert Pipeline’s three hundred thirty second episode featuring Wild Rivers, in which we talk to Devan Glover and Andrew Oliver about having a virtual Zoom breakup party, their new album coming out next year, and Devan’s first band, Devan and the Dads.

Ep. 331 - Pat McManus Band

September 16, 2021 04:38 - 148 MB

Concert Pipeline’s three hundred thirty first featuring Pat McManus Band, in which we talk to Pat about Dave King from Flogging Molly being in his band eons ago, recording songs from Mama’s Boys from memory, and his new album “Full Service Resumed” out October 4.