No Sleep 'til Sudbury with Brent Jensen
297 episodes - English - Latest episode: 14 days ago - ★★★★ - 3 ratingsAuthor and music critic Brent Jensen hosts a wide range of music fans from all walks of life to discuss their special playlists and the stories behind them.
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NSTS Episode 279 - Eye Eye Singer Bill Wood
April 16, 2024 14:21 - 57 minutes - 131 MBIn the NSTS interview seat this month is Eye Eye and Bill Wood and the Woodies frontman Bill Wood, talking about the songs that have shaped him over the course of his life. In tandem with these songs, Bill shares some fascinating behind-the-scenes details of Eye Eye's success and navigating the pressures of their record company, his Steve Earle-inspired revelation, the early days on the road with The Oh Nos, and the many projects he currently has in the works, including a reunion project ...
NSTS Episode 269 - The Return of Stephen Stanley
March 19, 2024 00:40 - 50 minutes - 116 MBSinger songwriter and friend of the show Stephen Stanley makes his long awaited return to NSTS this week, joining me live to chat about his excellent new record, Before The Collapse Of The Hive. The new record is a triumph - Stephen once again weaves vivid visual landscapes as an accomplished lyricist, but this time he goes further by fusing his familiar brand of rootsy Americana to new elements, resulting in a much different record than Jimmy & The Moon. We go through the songs together,...
NSTS Episode 268 - Singer Songwriter Sandra Bouza
February 19, 2024 04:21 - 40 minutes - 93.8 MBFriend of the show and vocal powerhouse Sandra Bouza drops by for a cup of coffee and a chat about her incredible new record, A Sound in the Dark. Sandra turns the tables and asks me to go through MY favourite tracks from the record, followed by an exclusive live performance of a brand new and very personal song she just wrote.
NSTS Episode 267 - MuchMusic Doc 299 Queen Street West
January 16, 2024 15:30 - 15 minutes - 36.5 MBA few months ago filmmaker Sean Menard released his MuchMusic documentary entitled 299 Queen Street West, celebrating the history and cultural significance of what would come to be known as "The Nation's Music Station". I attended the premiere screening at Roy Thomson Hall in downtown Toronto, spoke to Rick Campanelli, Denise Donlon, Ed the Sock, Sook-Yin Lee, Bill Welychka, and other Much alum as they walked the red carpet, and offer my personal thoughts on the film here.
NSTS Episode 266 - Football Hall of Famer Michael 'Pinball' Clemons
November 30, 2023 16:08 - 16 minutes - 37.4 MBIn the last episode of 2023, No Sleep 'til Sudbury welcomes legendary pro football running back Michael 'Pinball' Clemons, a man who's equally celebrated for both his athletic achievements and his neverending kindness and generosity. Pinball and I discuss the accomplishments of his charitable foundation and the upcoming "Christmas with the Clemons" gala, a fundraiser in service of marginalized youth. We also find out what Christmas songs can be heard in the Clemons house over the holida...
NSTS Episode 265 - Musician and Writer Sean Barrette
November 14, 2023 16:14 - 45 minutes - 105 MBThis week on No Sleep ‘til Sudbury I’m joined by writer, musician, and fellow Sudbury kid Sean Barrette. Sean has written a book entitled Heartstrings – First Guitars, and it’s a very interesting project involving some notable guitar players and the stories they share with Sean about their very first guitars. Of course, we also talk about the songs that make Sean's skin vibrate, as well as the ever-compelling Friday night pizza playlists he puts together using his old iPod.
NSTS Episode 264 - The Legendary Rik Emmett Part II
October 23, 2023 04:10 - 42 minutes - 98.4 MBWelcome to part two of my latest NSTS chat with the very talented and always entertaining Rik Emmett, live from his home. Last week we talked about his new book entitled Lay It On The Line, and this week we discuss some of the other stuff he’s been working on - including reworked versions of some old Triumph classics and a new project called Ten Telecaster Tales. And guess what? Rik was kind enough to give us our own exclusive little taste of some of these songs.
NSTS Episode 263 - The Legendary Rik Emmett
October 16, 2023 04:27 - 57 minutes - 131 MBHe's back! Rik Emmett's new book, Lay It On The Line, is the focus of our latest chat live from the newly renovated music room of Rik's home. As usual, the discussion is funny, insightful and highly entertaining - not unlike his new book. In part one of our two-part conversation, the insights are particularly interesting. Rik sheds light on his motivations behind writing songs like "Fight The Good Fight", "Magic Power", and "Hold On", how a Triumph album cover tried to capture a Beatle...
NSTS Episode 262 - Producer Tom Jokic
September 19, 2023 04:46 - 39 minutes - 90.6 MBI have no idea how this happened, but my pal Famous Lost Words host Tom Jokic and I taped an episode of the show in early May of this year that's just getting up now. Anyway, Tom is in fine form once again, recounting stories from his interviews with Lisa Marie Presley, Meat Loaf, and the late great Gordon Lightfoot (who had passed just days before we taped this). Tom even brought along a clip of Gino Vannelli telling him the amazing story of how he was signed by Herb Alpert. Enjoy, and b...
NSTS Episode 261 - NSTS Little Known Rock Facts
August 15, 2023 15:11 - 15 minutes - 36.6 MBThe previous episode of little known behind-the-scenes facts about your favourite rock artists and records that aired a little while back was so popular with you guys that I decided to do another one. This time around, we look at stuff like what the actual "song from 1962" referenced in Bob Seger's "Night Moves" is (and that it was in fact from 1963), how OMD and Depeche Mode's influence over ZZ Top resulted in the biggest hit record of their career, what that strange noise is at the begi...
NSTS Episode 260 - Rob Preuss at The Redwood Theatre
July 17, 2023 14:48 - 34 minutes - 78.6 MBSpeaking of The Redwood Theatre... It was the site of my conversation with my pal Rob Preuss as we talked about his exciting new project, Rob Preuss and Friends. This episode was taped back in April, but I explain why in the intro - before Rob does his own show intro (and outro at the end of the show). If you're in the Ottawa area this weekend, you can see the Rob Preuss and Friends show at Bar Robo on Saturday July 22. He also plays the El Mocambo on Saturday, August 26th. Don't miss i...
NSTS Episode 259 - Songwriter and Producer Rob Wells
June 13, 2023 02:42 - 51 minutes - 117 MBI knew it would be enjoyable, but I have to say that this was one of my favourite all-time NSTS conversations. Songwriter to the stars Rob Wells joins me at my home this week, and the musical geek out session we have is off the charts. In addition to bringing in some fantastic songs, Rob shares his astonishing story about how a kid from Peterborough was eventually tapped to write songs with Justin Bieber, Selena Gomez, Nick Lachey, The Backstreet Boys, and Weezer. We also discuss his imag...
NSTS Episode 258 - Music Executive Chris Sisam
May 16, 2023 14:07 - 27 minutes - 63.3 MBThis week on NSTS I welcome Chris Sisam, formerly an executive with Corus Radio and The Edge and manager of 90s pop band Wild Strawberries, who's now doing some very interesting things in the music publishing and royalties space. Chris offers some interesting insights into how the financial aspect of the music business works, and touches on Clarence Clemons' sax solo in Jungleland, Springsteen's rehearsal requirements, Don Henley's acerbic comment to the crowd at an Eagles Toronto show, a...
NSTS Episode 257 - Duncan Fremlin & Douglas John Cameron
April 17, 2023 14:52 - 39 minutes - 90.5 MBThis may be the first time a live banjo performance is heard on No Sleep 'til Sudbury. Former Stompin' Tom bandleader and banjo player Duncan Fremlin returns to the show this week, and he brings along his Doogie and Dun partner, Juno-nominated singer songwriter Douglas John Cameron. In addition to sharing the albums that were formative in their musical lives, the two perform a medley of songs from their shows, including a take on Stompin' Tom's "Sudbury Saturday Night" that you have to hea...
NSTS Episode 256 - Rock and Roll Fun Facts
March 27, 2023 15:15 - 15 minutes - 35.5 MBMost of us like the trivia and the behind-the-scenes stuff. So this week on No Sleep 'til Sudbury, we feature some little-known facts related to some of your favourite musical artists. For example: The unusual recording request Axl Rose made during the Appetite for Destruction sessions. The hilarious misunderstanding that led to a lyric change for The Cars. Why Aerosmith whipped themselves with an actual bullwhip in the studio. Scorpions singer Klaus Meine's confusion over American female ...
NSTS Episode 255 - Stompin' Tom Connors Bandleader Duncan Fremlin
February 21, 2023 05:00 - 33 minutes - 76 MBWhiskey Jack frontman, former Stompin' Tom Connors bandleader, and author Duncan Fremlin drops by this week to chat about his new book entitled My Good Times With Stompin' Tom. Duncan's a Soo boy, and he ignites the Sault Ste. Marie - Sudbury rivalry right out of the gate. We do manage to have a civilized conversation about his years spent touring with Stompin' Tom Connors however, and about the songs that make his skin vibrate. He even got invited back for another episode - maybe Soo guy...
NSTS Episode 254 - NSTS Pays Tribute to Jeff Beck
January 16, 2023 23:45 - 18 minutes - 43.4 MBLast week, we were stunned by the news that guitar legend Jeff Beck had died. This week, No Sleep 'til Sudbury returns to pay tribute to a man who was considered by many to be one of the greatest guitar players ever. Our tribute reflects on the highs and lows of Beck's haphazard musical journey - being fired from the Yardbirds, the brief triumphs of two different Jeff Beck Groups, throwing guitars off stage, his love/hate relationship with Rod Stewart, being temporarily deafened during a ...
NSTS Episode 253 - Host Brent Jensen Shares a 2022 Xmas Playlist
December 20, 2022 14:26 - 12 minutes - 29 MBAs the year comes to a close, I wanted to share a fun and personal Christmas music playlist that gets a lot of airtime at the Jensen house around this time every year. Last year's holiday playlist contained more familiar Christmas tunes - this one, less so. But I do hope there's something on it you like. Here's the playlist link on Spotify. Merry Christmas and the happiest of holidays to each and every No Sleep 'til Sudbury listener. It fills me with joy that I can share things like this ...
NSTS Episode 252 - Storm Force Guitarist Greg Fraser Part II
November 08, 2022 21:46 - 48 minutes - 111 MBA few weeks back my pal former Brighton Rock and current Storm Force guitarist Greg Fraser and I sat down to chat about his new single, a cover of Alanis Morissette's "Uninvited". As is usually the case when the conversation is good, the show ran long and we didn't get to Fraze's skin vibrating songs. So, here they are - welcome to part two of our chat. Fraze's playlist: Ritchie Blackmore’s Rainbow - Man On The Silver Mountain Boston - More Than A Feeling Van Halen - Eruption/You...
NSTS Episode 251 - Storm Force Guitarist Greg Fraser
October 25, 2022 17:41 - 22 minutes - 50.4 MBAn old friend of the show drops in this week to talk about his band's haunting new single - a cover of Alanis Morissette's "Uninvited". Former Brighton Rock and current Storm Force guitarist Greg Fraser talks about how the band came up with the unorthodox choice, how former Honeymoon Suite keys player Ray Coburn helped develop the idea, and all the events that led up to the single's release.
NSTS Episode 250 - Singer Songwriter Annabelle Chvostek
September 27, 2022 14:50 - 17 minutes - 39.9 MBI love discovering new music, and I also love sharing those discoveries with others. This week's guest on NSTS is indie singer songwriter Annabelle Chvostek, and her music is definitely worth sharing. Annabelle’s latest record is called String of Pearls, recorded in both Canada and Uruguay, and features jazz, tango, and classical musicians from both countries. We chat about how the record was made, her relationship with Bruce Cockburn, 90s art rock, Joni Mitchell, and the influence of The ...
NSTS Episode 249 - Rob Preuss Has a Surprise for Fans
September 15, 2022 12:00 - 54 minutes - 124 MBFormer Spoons and Honeymoon Suite keyboardist Rob Preuss and I are working on a special and very exciting new project together, one that we originally started talking about five years ago. It's in full production now, and this week he calls in to NSTS to talk about it. Specific details won't be divulged until the project is in its later stages, but in keeping with the No Sleep 'til Sudbury theme, Rob brought in a handful of instrumental songs that may or may not be part of it. Enjoy! Pr...
NSTS Episode 248 - Metallica's Debut Record Impacts Two 14-Year-Olds, 39 Years Apart
August 29, 2022 15:18 - 14 minutes - 34.1 MBSomething rather unexpected, highly improbable, and absolutely moving happened to me last week, and I was so inspired by it that I wanted to share it on the show. It's a personal story about how Metallica's very first record impacted two 14 year old kids, almost 40 years apart. One of those kids was my stepdaughter. The other kid was me.
NSTS Episode 247 - What REALLY Happened to Jon Bon Jovi's Voice?
August 15, 2022 21:33 - 13 minutes - 30.1 MBYou're likely familiar with a question that's been all over the internet lately - "what's up with Bon Jovi's singing voice?" There are a lot of theories and a lot of positions out there, but I personally think there's a little more to it than aging, COVID-19, the absence of Richie Sambora, or technical issues. And this week on NSTS I share my perspective.
NSTS Episode 246 - Did Colonel Tom Parker Kill Elvis?
August 01, 2022 23:36 - 22 minutes - 51.3 MBThe legend of Elvis Presley is tremendous, but his entire story arc is tragic. Towards the end of his career, the poor kid from Tupelo, Mississippi who became the King of Rock and Roll was lonely, exhausted, and depressed, eventually succumbing to the pressures of his own fame. Is it conceivable to think that his manager, Colonel Tom Parker, a man with a dark history who lied about his real identity until the very end, was responsible for the death of Elvis Presley?
NSTS Episode 245 - Rogers Waters Reminds Us 'This Is Not A Drill'
July 19, 2022 19:39 - 15 minutes - 35.2 MBFormer Pink Floyd frontman Roger Waters caused a bit of a stir recently for speaking his mind. This week on No Sleep 'til Sudbury I take a closer look at the man and all the things I've personally learned about him over the past couple of weeks.
NSTS Episode 245 - Roger Waters Reminds Us 'This Is Not A Drill'
July 19, 2022 19:39 - 15 minutes - 35.2 MBFormer Pink Floyd frontman Roger Waters caused a bit of a stir recently for speaking his mind. This week on No Sleep 'til Sudbury I take a closer look at the man and all the things I've personally learned about him over the past couple of weeks.
NSTS Episode 244 - Metallica Guitarist and Singer James Hetfield
July 05, 2022 13:49 - 14 minutes - 34.3 MBI recently saw something on the internet involving one of my childhood heroes, Metallica's James Hetfield, that gave me pause. Over the years we’ve seen a progressive humanization of Hetfield, but now we’ve gone beyond the expected arc. And it got me thinking about where we've been and where we are on a greater scale. And this week on NSTS, we talk about it.
NSTS Episode 243 - The End of KISS
June 20, 2022 15:52 - 24 minutes - 56.3 MBSometime next year, pop cultural icons KISS will play their final show after more than 50 years of fire, blood, and bombast. For the first time in half a century, KISS will no longer be. KISS masterfully deployed the power of nostalgia to leave a significant and indelible mark on millions of rock fans of my vintage. Now, as they approach their end, I look back at what the whole thing really meant.
NSTS Episode 242 - Big Sugar Frontman Gordie Johnson (previously unreleased)
June 06, 2022 15:21 - 14 minutes - 8.61 MBSomething terrible happened. The derecho thunderstorms that left parts of southern Ontario without power for two days on May 20 also left me without a podcast episode. The file containing part two of my chat with Nick Walsh was lost in the power outage, and while I've been trying to recover it since, it's gone. Very, very disappointing, but Nick graciously agreed to do it over again so you can find out what his NSTS selected songs were. However, Nick's schedule is busy, so it may be ...
NSTS Episode 241 - Singer Nicholas Walsh
May 24, 2022 18:34 - 32 minutes - 73.5 MBIt took a while, but former Slik Toxik and current Famous Underground and Classic Albums Live singer Nick Walsh finally sat down with NSTS to talk about a few of the songs that make his skin vibrate. Because our chat was so lengthy, we didn't quite make it to those songs in part one of his time with us - but we did talk about his recent promotion at Classic Albums Live, Doin' The Nasty on Spotify, what he learned when Slik Toxik opened for Yngwie Malmsteen, what his dad thinks of Famous Un...
NSTS Episode 240 - Singer Sandra Bouza
May 09, 2022 15:31 - 41 minutes - 95.6 MBThere haven't been many times over the 240 odd episodes of the No Sleep 'til Sudbury podcast I've done where I've been lost for words. But I was here. The wonderful and immensely talented Sandra Bouza joined me at my home this week for the first live NSTS performance since 2020, and as usual, she was a delight. And this time I was not only impressed by Sandra's performance, but also by her courage. Bouza's playlist: Alanis Morrisette - That I Would Be Good Deftones - Be Quiet and D...
NSTS Episode 239 - But What About Dave Grohl?
April 25, 2022 16:16 - 15 minutes - 34.8 MBIn the last episode of No Sleep 'til Sudbury, we paid tribute to the memory of Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins. But what about Dave Grohl? We thought it was important to celebrate an individual who despite his having brought joy to millions of people, has suffered some tremendous heartbreak. This week's episode is dedicated to Dave.
NSTS Episode 238 - In Memory of Taylor Hawkins
April 11, 2022 15:02 - 13 minutes - 31.8 MBIt's always difficult when artists we admire pass on, but it's a little more difficult when it happens so long before their time. This week on NSTS we pay tribute to Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins, an incredible musician and, as Queen's Roger Taylor described him, "sunshine in human form".
NSTS Episode 237 - Singer Songwriter Nelson Sobral
March 28, 2022 15:53 - 34 minutes - 78.8 MBThe infinitely talented Nelson Sobral returns to the show this week, and I'm delighted to host him. His new record Second Arrow just dropped, featuring the single "Dancing Fool" and soon-to-be megahit "In The Middle Of The Night". Nelson shares the context behind the Buddha-inspired title of his new album, and we chat about the old blues greats, difficult times, and how bad I am at rolling the 'R' when pronouncing his surname. Sobral's playlist: The Rolling Stones – Rocks Off B...
NSTS Episode 236 - CHUM-FM Producer Tom Jokic
March 14, 2022 14:38 - 44 minutes - 103 MBCompletely by coincidence, my guest on NSTS this week is none other than longtime CHUM-FM Morning Show producer Tom Jokic. He was scheduled to appear in my studio two years ago to the day for his episode, but was forced to cancel due to a new concern people were calling COVID. Exactly two years later, Tom makes good on his appearance by turning up here in person to recount some of the great stories he's amassed not only as a producer, but also as the cohost of Famous Lost Words, the excel...
NSTS Episode 235 - Legendary Bassist Andy Curran
February 28, 2022 15:38 - 46 minutes - 107 MBAndy Curran's image occupied a space on my teenage bedroom wall. The guy is an icon. But he's also an extremely humble human being and a fantastic conversationalist. Andy joins me on NSTS this week to talk about the new musical project he's working on with Rush guitarist Alex Lifeson called Envy of None, an experimental, industrial-flavoured musical foray that sounds nothing like Coney Hatch or Rush. We also chat about his obsession with shinny hockey, Creem magazine, the letter he wrote ...
NSTS Episode 234 - Singer Songwriter Justine Giles
February 14, 2022 15:47 - 27 minutes - 62 MBSinger songwriter Justine Giles is an amazing talent. And she's a Sudbury girl! Justine joins me this week to talk about her upcoming new single "Save Myself" which drops Friday, February 18. We also chat about albums versus singles, the impacts of Alanis Morrisette, Stompin' Tom Connors, and of course, Justine's fave places to play in Sudbury. Giles' playlist: Serena Ryder - Weak In The Knees Christina Perri - Jar of Hearts Sara Bareilles - Basket Case Matt Nathanson - W...
NSTS Episode 233 - Music Therapist and Author Jennifer Buchanan
January 31, 2022 15:35 - 26 minutes - 60.3 MBMusic therapist, author and speaker Jennifer Buchanan joins me this week on NSTS to discuss her new book, entitled Wellness, Wellplayed: The Power of a Playlist. The book focuses on how music playlists can improve mental health, making Jennifer pretty much my ideal guest. Jennifer and I talk about first concerts, being brought to tears by music, pre-Alanis Morrisette Alanis, the ultimate feelgood song of all time, and the staying power of Shaun Cassidy. Buchanan's playlist: Shaun Cas...
NSTS Episode 232 - Thursday Night Record Club Co-Host Alex Huard
January 17, 2022 16:07 - 29 minutes - 68.4 MBLast year Alex Huard, host of Release Day, and I created a video series called Thursday Night Record Club, where I introduce Alex, who is a rock fan but substantially younger than I am, to some records from my day he wasn’t previously familiar with – Van Halen, Aerosmith, Led Zeppelin, the Stones, and others. This week, he's my guest on NSTS to talk about the songs he discovered as we recorded TNRC that made his skin vibrate. Huard's playlist: Led Zeppelin - Your Time is Gonna Come Va...
NSTS Episode 231 - Music Business Veteran Darryl Hurs
January 06, 2022 03:23 - 34 minutes - 79.4 MBHappy New Year! NSTS kicks off 2022 with music biz veteran and indie act champion Darryl Hurs. Darryl has been a massive supporter of independent artists for decades, and he provides some fascinating insights on today's music industry and what it means to be an indie artist in the digital age. We also chat about grunge deep cuts, Eddie Vedder being the last surviving grunge singer, how U2 took over the world, and Prince as a guitar player. Hurs' playlist: Olivia Vedder – I Am My Fath...
NSTS Episode 230 - NSTS Host Brent Jensen's Xmas Playlist
December 13, 2021 17:32 - 14 minutes - 32.7 MBIn this final No Sleep 'til Sudbury episode of 2021, I decided to share some of my favourites from the Christmas playlists heard in the Jensen house throughout the holiday season. You may be surprised at some of these selections, particularly the very first Christmas album that plays every year as the tree goes up on the last Friday evening in November. Some surprises and a few facts behind the songs - like why "Peace On Earth" had to be written on the spot for David Bowie's duet with Bing...
NSTS Episode 229 - Christina Martin
November 29, 2021 16:55 - 34 minutes - 78.4 MBThis week marks the return of super awesome singer songwriter Christina Martin to the show. Christina's new single is called "Stay With Me", now available wherever you get your music. Always a great chat with Miss Martin - this time around we cover the making of her new video for the single, the focus she's placing on making her music more accessible to her fans with disabilities, how she accidentally met Patty Griffin, the lost art of being a pen pal, and how we're going to get rich toget...
NSTS Episode 228 - Martha & The Muffins
November 15, 2021 18:50 - 44 minutes - 102 MBCanadian 80s New Wave legends Martha Johnson and Mark Gane of Martha & The Muffins join me on No Sleep 'til Sudbury this week to chat about their new record, called Marthology: In and Outtakes. Martha and Mark are wonderful people with great stories. Topics discussed include The Wizard of Oz, seeing The Beatles live, how limitations create style, the time Chris Isaak wrote a song in a closet during a party, and the fascinating reason the chorus of "Echo Beach" is heard only at the end of...
NSTS Episode 227 - Singer Songwriter Evan Denley
November 01, 2021 15:57 - 20 minutes - 46.7 MBMy guest on NSTS this week is Evan Denley, an up-and-coming Canadian folk rock singer-songwriter who's been described as Bob Dylan meeting Dallas Green at a Neil Young show. Evan's second release of 2021, "Coming Undone", was written in response to a culmination of two things - the breakup of his former band The Yonge Collective, and the threat of the oncoming pandemic. His new video for "Building Walls" is also available on YouTube. Denley's playlist: Lukas Nelson and the Promise of ...
NSTS Episode 226 - Rik Emmett Talks Reinvention Part II
October 18, 2021 14:35 - 48 minutes - 111 MBMy pal Rik Emmett returns to NSTS this week for part two of our chat about his new poetry book Reinvention, and we cover a lot of ground indeed. As he did in part one, Rik shares some fascinating glimpses into his personal history via the new book, and this episode runs the gamut - dealing with the death of loved ones and with our own mortality, some lighter moments including a hilarious story featuring Coney Hatch's Andy Curran, and even a live musical performance from the man himself....
NSTS Episode 225 - Rik Emmett Talks Reinvention Part I
October 04, 2021 15:31 - 56 minutes - 130 MBHe's back! Triumph frontman Rik Emmett, and now Rik Emmett poet, takes over the No Sleep 'til Sudbury podcast for the next two weeks to talk about his new book of poetry, called Reinvention. This isn't a rock star vanity project. It's a personal, emotional glimpse into Rik's life history and a look at the world from his perspective, written with tremendous candor. As always, Rik and I have some fun discussing the work - he plays and sings, and forces me to read one of my favourite passage...
NSTS Episode 224 - Barney Bentall
September 20, 2021 14:35 - 23 minutes - 53.6 MBBack by popular demand! The great Barney Bentall returns to NSTS this week to talk about his new instrumental record called RanchWriters, a collaboration with his Spirit of the West pal Geoffrey Kelly. There are hints of Joni Mitchell and Nick Drake on the new record, and Barney and I discuss how the project came together, the details of how it was recorded on his ranch, and how it's a tribute to the memory to Spirit of the West's John Mann. Barney's skin vibrating songs are, of course, a...
NSTS Episode 223 - W. Axl Rose Part II: The Feel
September 07, 2021 00:40 - 17 minutes - 40.2 MBLast week we looked at Guns N' Roses singer W. Axl Rose from a factual, historical viewpoint of his life and career. This week we go beyond that, and take a closer look at Rose from a more personal perspective. Not just as a musician, but as an influential pop culture icon. In other words, last week we talked what the music sounds like. This week, we talk about how it feels.
NSTS Episode 222 - W. Axl Rose Part I: The Sound
August 30, 2021 15:05 - 27 minutes - 62 MBNSTS is back this week with part one of a two part series featuring Guns N' Roses frontman W. Axl Rose, one of the intriguing, beguiling, and mysterious figures in rock and roll history. In part one we examine the rise of Rose - how a delinquent kid from Lafayette, Indiana would lead a band of rock and roll street urchins on to absolute global domination, and all of the insanity that took place along the way.