Carnival of Randomness

Metal, Bowling alleys and Side Eye featuring Dalton Zelasco and Buzz O Matic Sanders from the band Side Eye

Picture perfect Mothers Day Special with Patti Battista and Amy Bradoc!

The Carnival proves two Robs make a right as we welcome Rob Smith back for a deep dive discussion of music.

The Carnival returns from its hiatus with very special guests, members of the Demos. Be sure to catch the band's first live show in years on May 6th at the Bug Jar, opening for Gringo Star. You don't want to miss this.

Rob and Greg talk to Rochester NY gigmeister John Liberatore!

The Carnival welcomes Mike Gladstone and Rob Smith from Junkyardfieldtrip!

Steve and Tim join Rob and Greg talking about Beatlesroc, Jesus Christ Superstar and many other things Roc music!

Brian and Eva from The Earthtones and Bad Sneakers join Rob and Greg for fun musical times!

Happy 2025 everyone! Rob, Greg and Steve are in studio with Don Mancuso and Ron Rocco from the band Black Sheep, one of the legendary Lou Gramm's early works. Sit back for some awesome history and a fantastic story.

John Parker and Ryan Seablom join Rob and Greg to talk about the great new band on the scene The John Parker Band!  All music rights go to TheJohn Parker Band.

The Royal Bromley's, Jon Kuppinger, Laura Kuppinger and Mike Cara join the Carnival for a wide ranging musical discussion and great live jam!

Musicians Emily Champion and Dan Morris visit the Carnival talking about life and music!

The Carnival talks with long time long time Rochester New York music promoter and chef Susan Plunkett!

Happy 2025 everyone! Rob, Greg and Steve are in studio with Don Mancuso and Ron Rocco from the band Black Sheep, one of the legendary Lou Gramm's early works. Sit back for some awesome history and a fantastic story.Stay tuned after the show for a song from Black Sheep, "Power to Heal". Sit back and enjoy! Keep on staying safe and supporting those local businesses and musicians.We have no rights to the music. All rights to the Black Sheep.Black Sheep on Discogs

December is upon us, ladies and folks. Rob and Greg are in with a song and a pun and joined in studio once again by returning guest Steve Tortoretti, and joining us are new guests, musicians Paul Carpenter of the Boyd McCoy Band, unfortunately fellow band member Tony Scuderi is home sick, so get well soon Tony. Sit back and relax on the history of a pretty legendary band.Stay tuned after the show for a mystery song from the Boyd McCoy Band. Sit back and enjoy! Keep on staying safe and supporting those local businesses and musicians.We have no rights to the music. All rights to the Boyd McCoy Band.Boyd McCoy Band

Gobble gooble, gooble gobble, one of the above. Happy Thanksgiving week everyone. Rob and belated birthday boy Greg are in studio with returning guest Rich Fiordeliso to talk all the random things that you'll be talking to your family about come dinner time on Thursday. Sit back and enjoy and make sure to check out one of the myriad of shows going on around town this holiday weekend.Stay tuned after the show for a song from returning musical guest Alyssa Trahan. From the album "Songwriter Selections Vol. 1", we are proud to present "Crazy Cat Lady". Sit back and enjoy! Keep on staying safe and supporting those local businesses and musicians.We have no rights to the music. All rights to Alyssa Trahan.Alyssa's Website

Did we hook you with the title? Rob and Greg (we think?) are in studio and welcome back to returning friend Mike Murray, to celebrate 40 years of Whole Lotta Shakin' Radio, right here in Rochester. If you're listening to this, you know doubt know it, so sit back and enjoy a recap of 40 years of awesome.Stay tuned after the show for a song from The Hi-Risers. From the album "In The Spotlight!", we are proud to present "One Note Joe". Sit back and enjoy! Keep on staying safe and supporting those local businesses and musicians.We have no rights to the music. All rights to The Hi-Risers.The Hi-RisersWhole Lotta Shakin' Radio

It's water, we swear. Rob and Greg are back along with returning guest Steve Tortoretti and a new guest to the show, musician (and a hard working one at that) Sandra Naro. Join us for a journey into the past and the journey and even a discussion on the panels favorite Beatle.Stay tuned after the show for a song from Sandra. Sit back and enjoy! Keep on staying safe and supporting those local businesses and musicians.We have no rights to the music. All rights to Sandra Naro.Sandra's Website

It's time for November. Rob and Greg are in studio and joining them is returning guest Lauren Faggiano and new guest Jeremy Grace to talk the Dead, Joni Mitchell and even some gardening mixed in. You never know what you're going to get. And stay tuned for Lauren and the Good Souls Joni Mitchell Tribute. Details to the shows down below.Stay tuned after the show for a mystery song from Lauren and the Good Souls. Sit back and enjoy! Keep on staying safe and supporting those local businesses and musicians.We have no rights to the music. All rights to Lauren and the Good Souls.November 9th Show (Geneseo)November 16th Show (Rochester)November 23rd Show (Buffalo)Lauren and the Good Souls

The spookiest week on the calendar has returned! Rob is back with Greg who isn't a frog anymore and we're getting in the mood for spooky. Joining them in studio is returning guest (and in costume), Dan Zea and we're talking all the fun spooky stuff of the holiday season.Stay tuned after the show for a song from the maestro of the podcast, Andy Calabrese along with Greg. Sit back and enjoy! Keep on staying safe and supporting those local businesses and musicians.We have no rights to the music. All rights to Andy Calabrese.Andy's Website

Rob and the ethereal frog are in studio and joined by a new guest, Margot Fass. Activist, author, psychiatrist and founder of A Frog House in Pittsford, NY. Sit back and enjoy a very interesting chat and check out the website below for all the things going on at A Frog House.Stay tuned after the show for a song from the maestro of the podcast, Andy Calabrese. Sit back and enjoy! Keep on staying safe and supporting those local businesses and musicians.We have no rights to the music. All rights to Andy Calabrese.A Frog House

Rob and Greg... Batman and Harley... six of one. Welcome back everyone. Joining Rob and Greg, or whoever it is, in studio is local singer and musician Sylvia Hart. Settle in for a musical backstory journey from the way back when to the here and now.Stay tuned after the show for a song from Sylvia. We are proud to present "Big Legged Woman." Sit back and enjoy! Keep on staying safe and supporting those local businesses and musicians.We have no rights to the music. All rights to Sylvia Hart.Sylvia on Facebook

Fall is here, or so they say. Rob and Greg battled the goldenrod to make it to the studio to have a discussion on all things ranging from allergies to the Marvel universe to music to concerts and most stops in between.Stay tuned after the show for a song from Greg himself. We are proud to present "This Dream is Mine." Sit back and enjoy! Keep on staying safe and supporting those local businesses and musicians.We have no rights to the music. All rights to Greg Andrews.Greg on Instagram

We means what we says and says what we means. Rob and Greg are in studio with returning friend Steve Tortoretti and some new friends; Dave Barnes and Bob Murray, the original drummer and original vocalist/harmonica player from the band Wale, the band responsible for the new opening song "What a Shame." Sit back for a very informative episode on some great music history.Stay tuned after the show for a song from Wale. We are proud to present "Midnight Lady." Sit back and enjoy! Keep on staying safe and supporting those local businesses and musicians.We have no rights to the music. All rights to Wale.Wale on YouTube

Rob and Greg are in studio this week along with a brand new guest, Jill Richards Franco, daughter of British drummer and composer Bobby Richards and sister of David Richards, music producer (Queen, David Bowie).Stay tuned after the show for live performance of "Georgy Girl" from our own in house maestro, Andy Calabrese. Sit back and enjoy! Keep on staying safe and supporting those local businesses and musicians.The Maestro

Rob and Greg are back in studio and this week they're joined by some new friends. Photographer Carla Coots and music promoter and musician John Dretto are joined by returning friend Stevie T. to talk about The Dawgs, Rochester's non-profit, fundraising band.Stay tuned after the show for mystery song from The Dawgs. Sit back and enjoy! Keep on staying safe and supporting those local businesses and musicians.The DawgsCarla's Instagram

Rob and Greg are totally discombobulated but still in studio with returning guest Mike Murray, the host of Whole Lotta Shakin' Radio and back again Steve Litvak, host of Rock & Roll Rumble and musician from The Tombstone Hands. It's a talk about all things radio and DJ so sit back and enjoy.Stay tuned after the show for mystery mashup jam session type song. Sit back and enjoy! Keep on staying safe and supporting those local businesses and musicians.Whole Lotta Shakin'Rock & Roll Rumble

Happy belated 4th-ish. Rob and Greg are back in studio and are joined by returning guest and friend Steve Tortoretti and we're going to talk blues. Sit back for some history and chat about the blues that we hope will boost your spirits.Stay tuned after the show for a song from The Blastoffs. Sit back and enjoy! Follow them for more music, info on upcoming shows and keep on staying safe and supporting those local businesses and musicians.Song used with permission All rights to The Blastoffs.The Blastoffs

Happy July everyone. Rob and Greg are in studio with returning guests and friends of the Carnival, Mario Savastano, Joey Chacon and Alexus Maxam from the DVC Theatre Company right here in Rochester to discuss the upcoming show, Canon. Join us for a sneak peek and check out the link below for info on tickets.Stay tuned after the show for a song from Infrared Radiation Orchestra. Sit back and enjoy! Follow them for more music, info on upcoming shows and keep on staying safe and supporting those local businesses and musicians.Song used with permission All rights to Infrared Radiation Orchestra.Infrared Radiation OrchestraUpcoming Show Info

Twice in one day? Call yourselves lucky. Rob and Greg remain in studio to welcome back Ray Paul, a long and storied musician, to talk about a special upcoming event this Saturday, the 3rd Annual Paul McCartney Birthday Tribute at Abilene Bar & Lounge, downtown Rochester. Link below with the details.Stay tuned after the show for a surprise song from Ray Paul. Sit back and enjoy! Follow him for more music, info on upcoming shows and keep on staying safe and supporting those local businesses and musicians.Song used with permission All rights to Ray Paul.3rd Annual Paul McCartney Birthday TributeRay's Website

We have returned! Rob and Greg in studio along with returning guest/co-host Steve Tortoretti to welcome a new friend to the Carnival, singer and guitarist for JUDAH, Anthony Blood. Sit back and enjoy the origin stories and the drive to get into music. A bit of a shorter episode this week, but lunch calls us all.Stay tuned after the show for some surprise songs from JUDAH. Sit back and enjoy! Follow them for more music, info on upcoming shows and keep on staying safe and supporting those local businesses and musicians.Song used with permission All rights to JUDAH.JUDAH

Happy Memorial Day and a thank you to all the veterans out there. Rob and Greg are in studio along with new guests: musicians and cookie aficionados, Erin & Ross to talk music, origin stories and whatever else happens to come up in the meantime.Stay tuned after the show for a surprise live song from Erin & Ross. Sit back and enjoy! Follow them for more music, info on upcoming shows and keep on staying safe and supporting those local businesses and musicians.Song used with permission All rights to Erin & Ross.Erin & Ross

Happy Mother's Day to all the mothers out there. Rob and Greg debate passing around cigars and paying honor to the late, great Roger Corman and are joined by returning guest and local music sensation Dan Zea for part two of some good old fashioned stirring discussion and chatting.Stay tuned after the show for a surprise song from Dan. Sit back and enjoy! Follow him for more music, info on upcoming shows and keep on staying safe and supporting those local businesses and musicians.Song used with permission All rights to Dan Zea.Dan's YouTube

This is a big one folks. Rob and Greg are in studio along with co-host Steve T. to welcome Rochester Music Hall of Fame members The Rustix: Chuck Brucato, David Colon and Vince Strenk. Settle in for a good talk about a very lengthy and legendary music career and many things going on within it.Stay tuned after the show for a surprise song from The Rustix. Sit back and enjoy! Follow them for more music, info on upcoming shows and keep on staying safe and supporting those local businesses and musicians.Song used with permission All rights to The Rustix.The Rustix

April showers are... constant. Rob and Greg are in studio and with power. Returning to the studio this week is John Adams, former second President, to talk many things, among them Johns new show, The John Adams Show, available on Rochester Free Radio. Sound business advice for anyone interested; link below.Stay tuned after the show for a song from Prime Time Funk, featuring the maestro of the soundbooth on keyboard. Follow them for more music, info on upcoming shows and keep on staying safe and supporting those local businesses and musicians.Song used with permission All rights to Prime Time Funk.Prime Time FunkThe John Adams Show

Even though most of us couldn't see it, the eclipse threw everything off. Rob and Greg are back in studio along with new guest and newly acquired friend, the talented musician that is Dan Zea to talk musical origin stories, the eclipse and cats.Stay tuned after the show for a special live performance featuring Dan and Greg. Follow them for more music, info on upcoming shows and keep on staying safe and supporting those local businesses and musicians.Song used with permission All rights to Dan Zea.Dan's YouTube

Three holidays in one. Let's go. But the eclipse is still next week. Rob and Greg in studio this week to talk many things. Many things! Easter. Dingus Day. April Fools'. Sci-Fi. Comics. You name it, it'll get talked about.Stay tuned after the show for a song from returning artist Anonymous Willpower. Please enjoy "Pumpkin Love." Follow them for more music, info on upcoming shows and keep on staying safe and supporting those local businesses and musicians.Song used with permission All rights to Anonymous Willpower.Anonymous Willpower

Spring hath sprung and Happy St. Patrick's Day to all. Greg and Rob are in studio this week to talk many things, but honestly not many of them related to St. Patrick's Day. Plus some eclipse puns. Speaking of the eclipse, joining them in studio is Beth Bailey of the Rochester Eclipse Task Force, plus artist, to talk all things eclipse.Stay tuned after the show for a song from returning artist Adrianna Noone. Please enjoy "Borrowed Time." Follow her for more music, info on upcoming shows and keep on staying safe and supporting those local businesses and musicians.Song used with permission All rights to Adrianna Noone.Rochester EclipseAdrianna's Website

Crazy March weather. Rob and Greg back in studio before we were so rudely interrupted and joined once again by keyboardist Rich Fiordeliso for a wide variety of a group of discussion topics.Stay tuned after the show for a special treat. An old Jay Capozzi recording featuring Pat Proietti (sax), Keven Knapp (guitar), John Fransione (drums), Lou Rotunno (bass) and Rich live on keyboard. Follow them for more music, info on upcoming shows and keep on staying safe and supporting those local businesses and musicians.Song used with permission All rights to Jay Capozzi.Back in Town Facebook

T'is another Leap Year. We still don't know what that means. Greg and Rob are back in studio with special guest Hector. Also, congratulations to returning guest Steve "The Baron" Litvak for being named the inaugural DJ of the Year. Sit back and relax and we'll see you for another of these in four years.Stay tuned after the show for a song from Anna Smyrk. Please enjoy "The Runner". Follow her for more music, info on upcoming shows and keep on staying safe and supporting those local businesses and musicians.Song used with permission All rights to Anna Smyrk.Anna's Facebook

The cold is back, and so are Rob and Greg. Also back is Lauren Faggiano, singer of Lauren and the Good Souls for a sit down chat to see what's going on in her world.Stay tuned after the show for a song from Lauren and The Good Souls. Please enjoy "The Women That Have Come Before Me". Follow her for more music, info on upcoming shows and keep on staying safe and supporting those local businesses and musicians.Song used with permission All rights to Lauren and The Good Souls.Lauren and The Good Souls Facebook

Nail the accent on Carnival. Rob and Greg are in studio and are joined this week by returning guest; singer-songwriter and pianist Vicki Rummler to talk cats, the Puppy Bowl and some music along the way.Stay tuned after the show for a song from Vicki. From the album "Leaps and Bounds" please enjoy "The Garden". Follow her for more music, info on upcoming shows and keep on staying safe and supporting those local businesses and musicians.Song used with permission All rights to Katie Preston.Vicki's Website

No shadow, which means early spring. So they say. Rob and Greg are back to question the pronunciation of February, and to talk about music, TV shows, serials and general goings on.Stay tuned after the show for a song from Katie Preston, "It's OK to Snow". Sit back and enjoy! Follow her for more music, info on upcoming shows and keep on staying safe and supporting those local businesses and musicians.Song used with permission All rights to Katie Preston.Katie on Soundcloud

Two in a row. So here we go. Greg is MIA so Rob is flying solo but has many guests. The Carnival is proud to welcome Bob Hyatt, Danny Lomenzo and Ethan Porter. Settle in for some talk about history of Hi-Fi and record shops, music and some Rochester history to boot.Stay tuned after the show for a mystery song from Soul Passenger. Sit back and enjoy! Follow them for more music, info on upcoming shows and keep on staying safe and supporting those local businesses and musicians.Song used with permission All rights to Soul Passenger.Soul Passenger

Happy 2024 everyone. We're back. Rob and Greg are ringing in the new year, eventually, in studio with Steve Tortoretti (drummer from Ezra and the Storm) and Rich Fiordeliso (keyboardist for Back in Town). Old friends of Greg, let's join them as they go way back to the beginnings.Stay tuned after the show for a mystery song that Greg picked out. Sit back and enjoy! Follow them for more music, info on upcoming shows and keep on staying safe and supporting those local businesses and musicians.Song used with permission.Back in Town

The time marches onward, and in studio with Rob is Isabella from BB Dang, a multi-genre cover band based here in Rochester and all around the area. Sit back and enjoy a peek behind the scenes of a cover band and how to develop a set list with such a variety of songs that will be played.Stay tuned after the show for a mystery song from BB Dang. Sit back and enjoy! Follow them for more music, info on upcoming shows and keep on staying safe and supporting those local businesses and musicians.Song used with permission, all rights to BB Dang.BB Dang

Tis the season. We found Greg also. Stay tuned for the holiday episode, since we know you're going to be extra busy as the month goes on. Rob and Greg settle in with some blankets and cocoa to chew the fat about the holidays, and holiday adjacent things from Men in Black to parking to kaiju to the Grinch and literally everything in between.Stay tuned after the show for a song from the studio maestro Andy Calabrese, a jazzy rendition of "Santa Claus is Coming to Town". Follow them for more music, info on upcoming shows and keep on staying safe and supporting those local businesses and musicians.Song used with permission, all rights to Andy Calabrese.Andy's Website

Greg has gone AWOL again, so Rob is in studio with some new friends to The Carnival, several members of Cool Club and the Lipker Sisters; a unique, upbeat and at the same time vintage act that you will have to make sure you experience in person. Settle in for some music talk on this different genre.Stay tuned after the show for a song from Cool Club and the Lipker Sisters, "Jump Jazz Blues & Boogie-Woogie Ragtime Swing". Follow them for more music, info on upcoming shows and keep on staying safe and supporting those local businesses and musicians.Song used with permission, all rights to Cool Club and the Lipker Sisters.Cool Club and the Lipker Sisters

Stereo start! Rob and Greg are back in studio, shaking off the massive turkey festivities. Joining them in studio this week is Steve Tortoretti, drummer for Ezra and the Storm. Setting in with a turkey sandwich for some post-Thanksgiving chat.Stay tuned after the show for some songs from Ezra and the Storm; "Almost" and "Let Me Love You Baby". Follow them for more music, info on upcoming shows and keep on staying safe and supporting those local businesses and musicians.Song used with permission, all rights to Ezra and the Storm.Reverb Nation

Gobble gobble, everyone. Rob and Greg the birthday boy are back in studio to talk turkey with returning guest, the Second POTUS, John Adams to sit, chew the fat, talk turkey and have a cornucopia of conversation.Stay tuned after the show for a song from Greg Townson, "My Family Reunion". Follow him for more music, info on upcoming shows and keep on staying safe and supporting those local businesses and musicians.Song used with permission, all rights to Greg Townson.Greg's Website

Greg and Rob meet back up in the studio to introduce all of you to Ray Paul, a long and storied musician to talk formations, breaking up, Cape Cod and pretty much all of the things in between. He has a gig coming up December 22nd at Abilene so keep an eye out for that!Stay tuned after the show for some songs from Ray; "How Do You Know" and "I Love It". Follow him for more music, info on upcoming shows and keep on staying safe and supporting those local businesses and musicians.Song used with permission, all rights to Ray Paul.Ray's Website