Dooner’s Guide Through Mirkwood

Dooner’s World – Tommy Chong  Topics: Calgary - May Growing up in Calgary and learning to play guitarEarly influencesPlaying with Ike and Tina Turner Meeting Frank Zappa and his influence on Cheech and Chong Getting kicked out of Motown for getting his green card Gaye Delorme’s influence and the story of writing Ear Ache My Eye Story behind writing up in Smoke Meeting John Belushi and Dan Aykroyd on the set of the Blues Brothers Tommy recommends guitarist Larry Breau Driving to a basketball game with Jack Nicolson and writing Basketball Jones A/K/A/ Tommy Chong and the story of Tommy’s going to jail in 2003 Chong’s pre-rolls go on sale today in Michigan - MKX Brand Upcoming podcast with his wife, Shelby Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=39941006&fan_landing=true)

Topics: New Podcast on Podcast One - The French Connection Beyond the MusicUpcoming book – Twisted Business – September 21, 2021Early concerts - The Animals @ The Schafer festMusic in the Fifth Dimension - Murray the K’s Easter show – 1967 - 10 artists including The Cream and The Who and The Young RascalsJay Jay talks about the blues – Albert King, Eric Clapton, Joe Bonamassa, Stevie Ray Vaughn, and more Seeing shows at the Fillmore East – Grateful Dead, Allman Brothers, Frank Zappa and The Mothers Tales of the early club days with Twisted Sister – Rock Palace (Carmel, NY), Fore N Aft, Gemini IITwisted Sister Re-union in 2003Hear about Jay Jay’s favorites Twisted Sister shows Playing The Chance, Mid-Hudson Civic center  Jay Jay tells us about his Led Zeppelin and Jimi Hendrix live experiences Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=39941006&fan_landing=true)

Dooner’s World – Chris Opperman From early musical experiences in New Jersey to attending Berklee School of music in BostonMeeting Mike Keneally and developing a lasting musical relationship Chris discusses his first album Oppy music Vol 1 – Purple Crayon Working with Co de Kloet and the Metropol Orchestra in HollandOrchestrating for and performing with Steve Vai Performing with Project Object with Ike Willis and Napolean Murphy Brock Playing at Zappanale Getting permission from Gail Zappa to record a cover of frank Zappa’s “Blessed Relief”Creating Chamber Music from Hell with Kurt Morgan (Dweezil Zappa bass player) Ike Willis Go-0Fund Me – Help Support Uncle Ike!! https://gofund.me/f380b720 Chris’s Website: https://Chrisopperman.netSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=39941006&fan_landing=true)

Dooner’s World – Billy Cobham with Co-Host Scott Parker Topics: Growing up in NYC Appearing at Carnegie Hall with the Bernstein Youth Orchestra at 16 years old Playing in the Horace Silver Band Billy tells the stories of the 3 out of body experiences that he had onstage in his career #1 - Tivoli Gardens – Copenhagen with Horace Silver #2 – Olympia, Paris with Mahavishnu Orchestra – Billy watched the band from the balcony  #3 – St Petersburgh with Hiram Bullock Forming of the band, Dreams Miles Davis Jack Johnson sessions – today is the 51st anniversary of the session (4/7/70) and Billy shares some funny stories Mahavishnu opens for Frank Zappa - Philly Spectrum – April 28, 1973 Playing with Bobbie and the Midnights Downbeat magazine party – the one time he met Frank Zappa Billy talks about George Duke and Ruth UnderwoodUpcoming Stress-Free drumming zoom Master classes with Billy Cobham and others Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=39941006&fan_landing=true)

Dooner’s World – Episode 15 – Stephen Schofield – Cyrus Round, Stephen’s Corner channel on YouTube Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=39941006&fan_landing=true)

Gary talks about growing up in Syracuse and early live experiences Seeing the Rolling stones in 1965 Seeing Frank Zappa and The Mothers 1968 and again in 1975 Gary shares incredible stories about Frank Zappa and Captain Beefheart Gary tells the tale of first meeting Captain Beefheart through when he was in the Magic BandCo and Gary meet in 1980Co shares some of his experiences with the Captain  Making of “I Have a Cat” Stories of Herb Cohen, George Duke, and flavored cheese Gary and Co and the Metropol Orchestra Gary talks about his homage to Frank Zappa - Guerillas in the Midst CD Giveaway! – Listen and email to win! Co’s book, Frank and Co, available on e-book Gary talks about his streaming performances on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays at 3pm eastern Tune in to watch Gary Live tomorrow and every Tues/Thurs/Sat at 3pm eastern and donate if you can - https://www.facebook.com/gary.lucas.5836 Link to Co’s Book - https://frankandco.nl/Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=39941006&fan_landing=true)

Topics: Ed’s early career and his cereal TV Commercial company doing ads for Sugar Bear, Bullwinkle, Trix, Flintstones The Beaulieu camera Meeting Frank Zappa in 1967 at the Garrick Theatre Watch the Luden’s Commercial that Ed hired Frank to score Ed provides voiceover as we watch the 40 minutes of footage that Frank and Ed createdThree-minute openingApostolic StudiosCalvin, Ed, Gail at the We’re Only In It Cover sessionFZ, Moon, and Gail in NYCDeparting the GarrickLondonInterview FZ and Pam and London at night Tim Buckley and room service Zappa meets Arthur Brown Outside Royal Albert HallOrchestra at Royal Albert HallAmsterdam  Ike Willis Go Fund Me: https://www.gofundme.com/f/ike-willis-prostate-cancer-treatment-fund?utm_campaign=p_cf%20share-flow-1&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_source=customer&fbclid=IwAR1pzdWW6-_pbr8DHIq6cFbN4iMr9pmydl4m150Uotu5_1LYTdfMss1hx40 Ed’s Links:https://fractalegends.com/ http://www.edseeman.com/ https://vimeo.com/user9928274 Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=39941006&fan_landing=true)

Dooner's World - Matthew Ebel (Avian Invasion) Topics: Learning Piano in church Early musical experiences  Piano Rocker period Getting into Electronic music Playing Furry conventionsDarran Bruce and The DJ SessionsMatthew talks about Patreon and how it works   Matthew’s Links: https://avianinvasion.com/ https://avianinvasion.com/live https://twitter.com/matthewebel https://www.patreon.com/matthewebelSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=39941006&fan_landing=true)

Topics: Ike Willis Health Announcement Will’s early musical experiences First Concert – Adam and the Ants Link Ray influence Rachel Stamp – 10 years touring Meeting and recording with Johnette Napolitano (Concrete Blonde) – 2007 – solo album Scarred – 2007Seeing The Heads in LondonMeeting and touring with Adam Ant  One man band - Scant Regard – 7 albums She made me do it  Will’s Links:https://www.scantregard.com/storehttps://www.facebook.com/willcrewdson  Ike Willis Go Fund Me: https://www.gofundme.com/f/ike-willis-prostate-cancer-treatment-fund?utm_campaign=p_cf%20share-flow-1&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_source=customer&fbclid=IwAR1pzdWW6-_pbr8DHIq6cFbN4iMr9pmydl4m150Uotu5_1LYTdfMss1hx40Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=39941006&fan_landing=true)

Dooner’s World – Terry LeRoi (Granny Four Barrel and Leroi XII) and Ray West (Spread Eagle and Weapons of ANew)Terry Leroi talks with Mike about his first concert (Cheap Trick), early musical influences, early bands, Granny Four Barrel, working with Stormy Daniel’s on the She Like’s Guns video, Leroi XIII, unbelievable Dio cover of Stand Up and Shout Ray talks with Mike about early influences, Spread Eagle and Weapons of Anew, the new hit single Sick Boy, and what’s in store for the futureSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=39941006&fan_landing=true)

Mike talks with California Rock experts Ralph Hulett of rockretrospect.com and Steven Schofield from Cyrus Round about musical influences - From Bing Crosby to Buffalo Springfield, the gang covers A LOT of ground!  Dean Martin & Frank SinatraBuddy Holly -- Beatles, Stones, Beach BoysElvis Presley -- Beatles, Stones, Jimi Hendrix, and many other rock artistsEverly Brothers -- Beatles, Beach BoysGene Vincent -- Rick Lee, Stray CatsChuck Berry   -- Beatles, Stones & Beach Boys; many othersBB King -- Eric Clapton, Peter Green, Steve Marriot Beatles and Beach Boys -- Influenced each otherBeatles -- Influenced numerous British Invasion groups The Kinks -- Numerous 70s punk bandsThe Stones & Animals -- Various blues/rock artists like Savoy BrownBo Diddley -- The Animals, Stones, YardbirdsThe Yardbirds -- Garage band type groups like The Count 5Little Richard -- Beatles, Bob Dylan, Elton JohnMuddy Waters -- Stones, Jimi HendrixJohn Lee Hooker - Animals, ZZ Top, J. Geils Band, many others Willie Dixon - Artists who covered his songs include Cream "Spoonful," Doors "Back Door Man," Jeff Beck Group "I Ain't Superstitious"  "You Shook Me,"  Led Zeppelin "I Can't Quit You," "You Shook Me,"  Rolling Stones  "I Just Want to Make Love with You"  "I Want to be Loved," Steppenwolf "Hoochie Kootchie Man"                              Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=39941006&fan_landing=true)

Topics:History of the Dudes and Beer podcast - https://www.dudesandbeer.com/ Working on the crew for Roger Waters on The Wall tour First concert - Huey Lewis and the news Working for Rush at a show and meeting the band Chris talks about his pedal modification business - https://www.austinhotmods.com/ COVID Talk – Texas vs New York Chris talks about his new meditation album – No Disassemble and 8 other albums he released during the pandemic Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=39941006&fan_landing=true)

Growing up in Mansfield, England Piecing a drum set together Ricky Storm and The Tornados, then Ricky and The Stormcats 1st meeting Alvin LeeAudition for the The Jaybirds Getting a gig at The Marquee club Renaming the band - Ten Years After Meeting Aynsley Dunbar after he auditioned for Jimi Hendrix!! Meeting Frank Zappa at a gig in Belgium and introducing him to Aynsley Dunbar after the show Rainbow, Ritchie Blackmore, and Cozy PowellHaving drinks with Led Zeppelin in New YorkTaking a walk with Miles DavisGetting the Woodstock gig Hanging with the Grateful Dead by the pool Meeting Marcus Bonfanti Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=39941006&fan_landing=true)

Growing up in Rockport, Mass 1st Concert – Billy Joel TD Gardens Inspirations: Chet Baker, Otis Redding, Frank Sinatra, Nirvana, Amy Winehouse Playing in an Eric Clapton cover band in San DiegoRecording the “I’ll play Daddy” and “Let You Leave” videos Tom Waits love New single – She’s So High - https://open.spotify.com/track/4HB7tDcCcJYuuuZRrjCUX0?si=GW_-_ihpSZyD03Fx2QX4XAUpcoming release – “Roller Coaster”, with Jimi Vivino Juliet’s Links: Full Concert on HelloooTV on YouTube - https://youtu.be/pJvNi7gVlYA"I'll Play Daddy" video - https://vimeo.com/489880972“Let You Leave” video - https://youtu.be/NAXoU0TeRrYFacebook: JulietHawkinsMusic | Spotify: Juliet Hawkins | Instagram: juliethawksinsofficialSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=39941006&fan_landing=true)

Dooner’s World – Co de Kloet – Frank Zappa Royalty and Author of Frank and Co Topics:Growing up in Holland Trini Lopez – If I had a hammerCool story about an indoor Festival with Ry Cooder, The Eagles, Chi Coltrane, The Who, Rod Stewart, and, ….Gary Glitter?Early Zappa experiences Winning tickets to a show in 73 On radio telling his love – won ticketsAmazing George Duke storyMeeting and interviewing Frank Zappa at The Pulitzer Hotel in 1977 Working with Terry Bozzio Seeing Frank in 1978 in RotterdamThe 1979 Interview with Frank - 3.5 hours w Frank!!Co’s Zappa Word game – he stumps Mike Keneally FZ turns 50, so Co throws a party on the radio on his Supplement show Interviewing Frank in Cali, then Flo and Eddie in NY Suzie Cream Cheese callsGoing to Cali to see FZ – 93 – sitting next to Suzie Cream Cheese’s Uncle?  - White coke red RussiansSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=39941006&fan_landing=true)

Dooner’s World – Kahlil Sabbagh Topics:Growing up in Bloomington, Indiana Taking lessons from Kenny Aronoff Tommy Mars stories from jamming with him late night to seeing him at a local High School football game Amazing Eddie Van Halen story Playing with Dweezil ZappaJamming with Mike Keneally Meeting Steve VaiMeeting George Duke a year before he passed Playing with Eddie Jobson at Zappanale Kahlil plays Mike and Gerry Fiakla’s Zappa requests: Inca Road Wet T -shirt NightLet’s make the Water Turn blackMontanaDog Breath Alien Orifice Zoot Allures Echinda’s Arf Don’t You Ever Wash That ThingBlack PageSt. Alphonso’s Pancake Breakfast What’s New in Baltimore Sofa Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=39941006&fan_landing=true)

Dooner's World Stephen SchofieldDooner’s World – Stephen Schofield Topics: Stephen performsProtest Singers of America Leadbelly Woodie Guthrie Peter Seger Bob Dylan John Lennon Jimi Hendrix Velvert Turner Rock and Roll Hall of Fame – Nominees Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=39941006&fan_landing=true)

Topics: Growing up in San Francisco in a famous music family Talking to Muhammed Ali on a cell phone in 1969Being around Fantasy Records when John Fogerty worked in the warehouse Wilt Chamberlin taking Merl to his guitar lessons Roadying for his Dad with Paul Butterfield Jerry Garcia & Merl SaundersTouring with David CrosbyMichael Jackson Tour “BAD” Tour Meeting Frank Zappa and working as his guitar tech on the 1988 tour Working for Milli Vanilli up the last gig Building The Fenix in San Rafael Merl Saunders, the Wetlands, Blues Traveler Potential Archival releases Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=39941006&fan_landing=true)

Dooner’s World – Season 2 Premiere!Guest – Darran Bruce Topics: Growing up in Seattle and the Grunge influenceBeastie Boys Licensed to Ill album and Tour – Darran saw it! Paul’s Boutique Critique and More Beastie Love The DJ Sessions history Avian InvasionLindsey Stirling and Mako (Macco?) How do you say it?Darran and Mike pick their Rock and Roll Hall of Fame nominees for 2021 The Beatles February 9, 1964 RIP Chick Corea Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=39941006&fan_landing=true)

Dooner’s World – Jan 29, 2021 – Tom “Bones” Malone – Frank Zappa, Blues Brothers, SNL Band, David Letterman Band, Billy Cobham, Topics: Tom shares the story of his Dad surviving Pearl HarborGrowing up in MississippiCollege years making connections Early touring with Woody Herman band Meeting and playing with 16 year old Stevie WonderPlaying gigs with Doc Severinsen Auditioning for Frank Zappa’s Grand Wazoo band on Tuba over the phone Touring with Frank Zappa  Blood Sweat and Tears Tour 1973 Bill Cobham Tour 1975 Meeting Gil Evans at his 60th birthday gigPlaying with Gil for the last 15 years of his careerGetting the SNL gig in 1975Playing with The Band on SNL, then on their last tour and at The Last Waltz - November 25, 1976Playing with Frank Zappa on SNL 1976 Purple Lagoon with John Belushi Playing on the gigs that would later become Zappa in New York - Dec 26-29 – 1976 – The PallidumThe history of the Blues BrothersFirst gig at Carnegie hall 9 Shows in California opening for Steve Martin that would later become the “A Briefcase full of Blues” albumMaking the Blues Brothers movie – funny John stories Story behind the soundtrack With blow in the budget, what was filming the movie like?  Hint - Cheech and Chong’s trailer was next to theirs 5-week tour with the Blues Brothers Visiting Graceland with John BelushiGetting Paul Shaffer, the David Letterman gig Tom talks about his time with David Letterman Meeting Warren Zevon when he was on the show and Warren sharing his health news Warren gave Dave his guitar the last time he appearedPlaying for the Troops with the Lt. Dan Band Recording with Paul McCartney on Egyptian Station Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=39941006&fan_landing=true)

Dooner’s World - US Festival Retrospective 1982 and 1983 Guest Roger Capps (Pat Benatar), Mike Keneally (Frank Zappa), and Ralph Hulett (Photographer and Author - Rock Retrospect.com) Topics: · Review of the US Festival 1982 artists – Ramones, Oingo Boingo, B-52s, Talking Heads, The Police, Santana, The Kinks, Tom Petty, Grateful Dead, Fleetwood Mac, and more· Review of Pat Benatar’s set, song by song, with Roger Capps· Review of the US Festival 1983 artists – Divinyls, INXS, Oingo Boingo, Wall of Voodoo, English Beat, Stray Cats, Men at Work, The Clash, Judas Priest, U2, Missing Persons, Pretenders, Joe Walsh, Stevie Nicks, David Bowie · Ralph and Mike Keneally discuss the Zappa show at San Diego State University 1977 - Mike’s 1st Zappa show, and Ralph photographed the show and met Frank backstageSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=39941006&fan_landing=true)

Topics: Mark’s upcoming release: From Chile With Love – Out February 23rdHelp-Line for Veterans 800-882-1316Mark recently launched a Go-Fund Me Campaign to benefit the Mid-Michigan flood victims. gf.me/u/x4b4v6 Growing up in MichiganFamily jam sessions / gatherings Going to see The Yardbirds with Jeff Beck Starting to play guitar at 15Feb 9, 1964 – Ed Sullivan1st time seeing the MC5 with Iggy and The Stooges Returning from Cape Cod ii n 1969 and meeting Mel Schacher Jamming for 3-4 weeks then opening up the Atlanta Pop Festival Mark shares the crazy tale of the band traveling to Atlanta for the Mark tells us about when he first got his B3 organ and writing Foot Stompin’ Music story Meeting Jimi HendrixHow did GFR end up working with Frank Zappa?Frank was sold on producing Grand Funk Railroad after Craig Frost farted on Don Brewer Mark talks about the Good Singin’, Good Playing album Mark talks about the inspiration for Big Buns Mark tells the tale of teaching Frank Zappa how to shoot a gun Touring with Ringo Starr Working with Todd RundgrenWorking with Alice Cooper Podcast: YouTube: Here is the link to pre-order the From Chile With Love DVD: https://markfarner.com/store/#chile-l... Here is the link for the Rock & Roll Soul Music Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wZ0S4... Mark recently launched a GoFund Me Campaign to benefit the Mid-Michigan flood victims. gf.me/u/x4b4v6 Website: www.markfarner.com Facebook: Mark Farner American Band Twitter: @REALMARKFARNER YouTube: Mark Farner Instagram: markfarners_americanbandSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=39941006&fan_landing=true)

Dooner’s World – Episode 117 – (157) Jez Graham – Pianist, Keyboard player - Col Bruce Hampton, Francine Reed Topics: Growing up in NYC/Massachusetts 1st concert - Canned Heat (Larry Taylor)Playing with Kenny Aronoff in Ball of ConfusionFillmore East Memories – Allmans, Mahavishnu, Earth wind Seeing Hendrix at MSG Seeing Frank Zappa in New Paltz, NY at The Elting Gym on November 11, 1973 The Magic that is known as George Duke Ed Mann and Tommy Mars storiesAuditioning for Frank Zappa Oct 1987 Jez shares some intimate stories of his time with Frank  Meeting and playing with Col Bruce Hampton Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=39941006&fan_landing=true)

Dooner’s World – Episode 116 – (156) Soho Johnny Pasquale – Event Producer, Real Estate Philanthropist Topics: Growing up in the BronxBeing the class clown, always making people laugh History in Soho, migrating north to Manhattan, then the Boogie-Down Bronx Johnny started hosting gatherings in his parent’s garage Recent events that Johnny hosted, Disco Extravaganza with Deney Terrio Benefit in November with Ozzy, Julian Lennon, and many others Let Me Help, Inc charity Mike previews the US Festival Show with Roger Capps and Ralph Hulett Soho Johnny’s site: https://www.sohojohnny.com/Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=39941006&fan_landing=true)

Dooner’s World – Episode 115 Albert Bouchard – Blue Oyster Cult, Brain Surgeons, Blue Coupe, and Solo Artist Topics: Growing up in REAL upstate New York - Clayton, NYHow did Albert get from almost Canada to Long Island? Come listen…. Formation of Soft White Underbelly n 1967 at Stony Brook University Sandy Pearlman Les BraunsteinBlue Coupe – with Joe and Dennis Dunaway (Alice Copper Band) More cowbell!!Phish, More Cowbell, and Coventry  New Paltz, NY Ross the Boss New Album – Re-Imaginos Albert’s Links:https://bluecoupeband.com/Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=39941006&fan_landing=true)

Dooner’s World – Episode 114 - Rick Czerny – Richard Black – Shark Island Topics: · New album – Bloodline 2.0.20 · New Video – Someday - https://youtu.be/WP7urCQiGKM · Early Sharks with Spencer Sercombe in High School · Shark Island were Gazzari’s House band for 2.5 years · 1989 – Bill and Ted’s excellent Adventure Shark Island wrote and performed 2 tunes · Dweezil Zappa performed on Two Heads re Better Than One with the Nelson Brothers · 1991 - Contraband album with Michael Schenker, Bobby Blotzer (Ratt), Share Pedersen (Vixen) and Traci Guns (L.A. Guns)· Never performed or toured as a band · Richard’s metal art and sculpture was a focus · Black 13 with Jake E Lee (Ozzy) and Simon Wright (AC/DC) – wrote 1 song · Bourgeois Pigs with Michael Guy – wrote about 6 songs · 2005 – Shark Island re-union – Gathering of the Faithful – · Richard’s Stone Home in Croatia · Day of the Dead on Halloween - Alive Zagreb – Released on color vinyl · 2019 – Bloodline – sold out everywhere, so they re-released it with a few new tunes, including the new single, “Someday.” · Richard’s Rescue Ranch – goats, donkeys, cats, and more Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=39941006&fan_landing=true)

Dooner’s World – Episode 113 – Zeke Skye from The Zeke Sky BandTopics:End of Season 1 of Dooner’s World in January Season 2 – Live Streaming on Thursdays and Saturdays! Early punk influences: Sex Pistols, Green Day, Anti-FlagStarting out on piano and getting his first guitar Walking in on Julia Roberts peeing at 9 Taking guitar lessons from Dave Snyder (Dee’s brother) 1st concert – Green Day 2nd concert –Coheed and CambriaFirst band – Conniption Fit Going to college in Maryland Playing in a Pink Floyd tribute 2018 – First Zeke Sky album - Animals of God and War Opened for King X Getting in Rolling Stone India for the new song, “Light The Sky” Zeke’s Links: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4K0ctrdYgsLVb2m4pVfQIwFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/ZekeSkySupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=39941006&fan_landing=true)

Dooner’s World – Episode 112 (152) – Stephen Schofield – Cyrus Round, Stephen’s Corner channel on YouTube Topics: · Stephen has recorded 2724 songs on his YouTube Channel Stephen’s Corner · Mike and Stephen go deep into blues and jazz · Louis Armstrong· Duke Ellington· Count Basie· John Mayall and Eric Clapton· Stephen talks about seeing Buddy Rich at Disney · Carlos Santana, Miles Davis, Mahavishnu· Interviewing Chris Hillman from The Byrds · George Benson and Wes Montgomery · Stephen and Mike share their Tom Waits concert experiences · Bob Dylan – Blood on the tracks, Blonde on blonde, and Desire · Dylan going electric at the Newport Folkfest· Elvis Costello getting beat up by Bonnie · Seeing Ray Charles at the Ambassador Hotel · Seeing the Blues brothers in concert · Grateful Dead, Phil Lesh· Peggy Lee, Rosemary Clooney · Seeing Janis play a 3 hr set before passing out · Bonnie Raitt, Willie Dixon, BB King, Buddy Guy · Lightning Hopkins, Taj Mahal, and ZZ Top· Stephen tells his wild tale of getting discharged from the armed forces during Vietnam · John Lennon· Stephen plays “Been Nice For You But not Me”· Mike shares a Jim Gibson Noiseville, David Peel / John Lennon storySupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=39941006&fan_landing=true)

Dooner’s World – Episode 111 (151) – Sean Peck (Cage, The Three Tremors, Michael Denner / Hank Sherman, and Death Dealer)Growing up in Cali and Alaska First Concert – The FixxSecond Concert – Dokken and Dio Learning to sing in front of crowds of drunk college students First band – Tax Evasion Cage – 1992 – Present Death Dealer – Conquered Lands – 3rd album – 1st since Hallowed Ground Three Tremors Recording and touring with Denner / Sherman from Merciful FateSinging King Diamond songs Death Dealer new album out now - Conquered Lands - https://www.deathdealermetal.com/Mike talks about his first metal show – Metal Church / Accept / W.A.S.P. on The Electric Circus Tour – 1987 Sean tells tales of opening for W.A.S.P.Sean talks about seeing the first Monsters of Rock Tour with Van Halen, Scorpions, Ozzy, Metallica, DokkenSean talks about keeping his voice in shape on tour Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=39941006&fan_landing=true)

Dooner’s World – Episode 110 - Lisa Popeil Vocal Expert and Coach (Voiceworks, Performed with Frank Zappa and Weird al Yankovic) Topics: Growing Up in ChicagoMoving to CaliforniaCollege in Arizona – PrescottCollege in California Institute of Fine Arts Meeting Frank Zappa in 1981 when her boyfriend, Chris Armstrong auditioned Playing piano for Frank Returning for a vocal audition Getting “The Talk” from Frank Rehearsing with Frank and the band for 3 weeks Performing with Frank and the band in December in Santa Monica, CAMeeting Weird Al Yankovic through his manager Jay Leavy Watching other girls audition for Mr. Popeil Recording Mr. Popeil with Al (B-52s parody on Weird Al in 3d Lisa’s only Solo Album on Lisa Popeil records 1985 has Steve Vai on many tracks Recorded on many other Weird Al tracks over the years Recording with Trever Rabin – 1984Recording with Jon Anderson in the 1990’s 2006 - Career Achievement in Vocal Instruction' from the LA Music Awards2016 - Lisa performed at the ZappaUnion concert reprising her 1981 Frank Zappa performance in Norway2019 - Strings Attached Tour 2019 with Weird Al 2021 - ZappaUnion is booked!! Lisa Popeil's links: http://www.popeil.com/https://www.facebook.com/Voiceworkshttps://twitter.com/Lisa_Popeilhttps://www.instagram.com/lisa_popeil/Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=39941006&fan_landing=true)

Dooner’s World – Episode 109 – End of the Year Frank Zappa Celebration Guests: Pauline Butcher Bird – Author of Freak Out, My Life with Frank Zappa (now available on audio book)Andre Cholmondeley – Project Object Topics: · Mike shares his 19th anniversary of roadying for Andre with Ike Willis, Napolean murphy Brock, Bunk Gardner, and Don Preston for Project Object in NYC in 2001 · 2020 Updates for Pauline – new Audio version of hew book, Andre’s new show, Meatless Monday Meetup.com and offering lessons · Zappa documentary reviews – Frank, Gail, Ruth, Ian, Don, Bunk, Steve Vai, Flo and Eddie, · Hot Rats Release · Ian and FrankSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=39941006&fan_landing=true)

Dooner’s World – Episode 108 – Brian Wheat – Tesla Bassist , Author of Son of a Milkman Topics: Growing up in South Sacramento, CA Early influences – Beatles, UFO, Pat Travers, Def Leppard Broken leg, switch from Baseball to Music 1st Live Concert - The Tubes – 1974 – White Punks on Dope Other memorable shows: UFO, Pat Travers, Def Leppard ,Van Halen Mount Rushmore of guitarists: Jimmy PageBrian May George HarrisonMichael SchenkerMeeting Jimmy Page at Hammersmith Odeon Playing Firm songs with Paul Rodgers Playing with Jimmy Page Recording at Bearsville studios – Woodstock, NYRecent migration to Auburn, NY Supposed to be on tour with Tesla and Alice Cooper New book will be released in audio in the near future Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=39941006&fan_landing=true)

Dooner’s World – 107 – Jackie and Jessica Parry of Dianthus Topics: Being classically trained on piano Gradually moving into pop music and metal - Madonna, Michael Jackson, Rush Released Within Hazel Eyes in 2017 – OMFG The breakdown is fucking ridiculous The Unveiling – 2018 Jeremy 'Jinxx' Ferguson of Black Veil BridesNAMM performance 2019 – Creeping In – September 2020 New single – Lonicera released in December 2020 Drums are lyrical Worth Living For – 1st album – available signed! Dianthus links: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/dianthuslive/?comment_id=Y29tbWVudDoxMDE1NzU4NzY4NjY4ODY3Nl8xMDE1NzU4ODUzNzQ5MzY3Ng%3D%3DYouTube: Dianthus live: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCag-UC2FImiCrjotoY5SukQDekko Entertainment: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcMafNIHyiltJSd57y-uM1QSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=39941006&fan_landing=true)

Dooner’s World – Episode 106 – Scott Schroen – Ugly Radio Rebellion Guitarist and Singer Topics: · Starting late as a musician · Eddie Van Halen · 1st concert – Thin Lizzy (Gary Moore) and Queen · Best 2 Concerts seen - Mr Big w Paul Gilbert and Steve Vai – War and Passion tour · Scott had Steve’s private guitar teacher at Berklee · Ran an ad in 2002 – Zappa Survivor · Ugly Radio Rebellion has done about 312 shows · Getting the call from Ike Willis to play together – it was a Friday · Played w Ike with Project Object in the past · Possible future collaboration with Lisa Popeil · Scott tells the tale of how Frank Zappa specifically chose Ike to continue his legacy · Scott shares a few funny Ike tour stories · Tribute to Glenn Leonard – RIP· 1st song played for Ike as an audition - Inca roads· 1st song actually performed with Ike Willis was Zoot allures · Favorite Zappa to play – Outside now Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=39941006&fan_landing=true)

Dooner’s World – Episode 105 – Christmas Special with Amber Petty Topics: · Growing up in Washington· Singing and performing start· NYC – · 1st concert - Wallflowers and Lisa Loeb · 2nd concert – Billy Joel and Elton John· 1st Broadway show - Beauty and the Beast· 2nd Broadway show - Chicago · Hamilton · Performing in 50 Shades for 500 shows· Upright Citizen Brigade· Performing with Robin Williams · Beating Donald Grover in a rap battle · Singing on Childish Gambino’s “I’m a Winner” · Christmas Movies· Twilight Zone – Night of the Meek· Bing Crosby Christmas songs · Johnny Mathis · Bob and Doug McKenzie – 12 Days of Christmas · Christmas Card from a Hooker in Minneapolis – Tom Waits · What’s planned for 2021? Teaching – coaching Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=39941006&fan_landing=true)

Dooner’s World – Episode 104 Scott Crawford: writer and Director of Salad days and Creem: America’s Only rock ‘n’ Roll Magazine Topics: · Growing up near DC · 1st concert was Void at the Newton Theatre· Kenny from Marginal Man teaching Scott how to play guitar· Playing in Darkness at noon· Scott’s first interview at 12 years old with Ian MacKaye · Running Harp Magazine for 8 years · Running Blurt for 2009· Meeting with Jim Saah and deciding to make the Salad days movie · Salad Days: A Decade of Punk in Washington, DC 1980-1990· Bad Brains, Fugazi, Henry Rollins/Black Flag · Slapshot, Jerrys Kids, DYS – Boston HC scene · Dave Grohl helping with the kickstarter · Creem : America’s Only rock ‘n’ Roll Magazine· Chad smith Alice story · Frank Zappa edition – September 1974 – Frank’s Hand Signals · Getting Cameron Crowe involved · Michael Stipe’s amazing scenes · New Doc in the works - Joey Shithead from DOA turned politician “Something Better Change” – Kickstarter coming on Jan 21, 2021 Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=39941006&fan_landing=true)

Dooner’s World – Episode 103 – Gerry Fialka - Barking Pumpkin Maestro – Part 2 Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=39941006&fan_landing=true)

Dooner’s World – Episode 103 – Gerry Fialka - Barking Pumpkin Maestro - part 1 Frank Zappa 80th Birthday Celebration!! Topics: LaughTears.com History of Venice · Growing up in Flint, MI· 1st Zappa show · Unity – lighting guy· Ann Arbor – Hill Auditorium· FZ didn’t show up for soundcheck · Going on the Honey Moon seeing 5 Frank Zappa shows – what could go wrong? · David Bowie!· Help I’m a Rock – Bowie covered it · Driving Frank Zappa to the dentist · Promoting the Baby Snakes movie· John Frusciante from the Red Hot Chili Peppers· Version of Inca Roads – on YouTube· Bob Marshall interview· Doing lights for Steve Vai · Paper in my shoe story – Zydeco Zappa · Handsome cabin boy – 1 song that the Grateful Dead and Frank Zappa covered · What color is the note C? Red – according to FZ· Ray Collins · Much More……Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=39941006&fan_landing=true)

Topics: · Growing up on Long Island· First concert Rick James· 2nd concert – 2nd row at Michael Jackson!· Karma’s Tea · What Do You Do? – New song and video · Jessie Wagner – It Ain’t over till it’s over o Guitar player’s Black Flag T and rotary phoneSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=39941006&fan_landing=true)

Dooner’s World – Episode 101 – Andres Brenes Topics: · Growing up in Costa Rica· Iron Maiden· Motley Crue· US Festivals -82 and 83 – Upcoming show!!! · Black Sabbath · Dio· Podcasting· Keeping positive during COVID Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=39941006&fan_landing=true)

Dooner's World Episode 100 Kevin "Beyond" Egan and Malcolm TentSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=39941006&fan_landing=true)

Dooner’s World – Episode 99 – Mike Imparato (Comedian)Topics: · New touring home / camper, and truck · Update on the family · Dogs in china rant· Break dancing as a sport rant· Mike’s amazing Christmas train set· Coyote rant· Holiday movies favorites · New stand-up movies on Netflix by Kevin Hart and Pete DavidsonSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=39941006&fan_landing=true)

Dooner’s World – Episode 98 – Alex Depue Violinist Virtuoso (Depue Brothers, Chris Cagle, Steve Vai, Miguel De Hoyos,)Topics: · Growing up in Ohio· Starting classical studies at 5 years old · First concert · Faith in music· Touring with Steve Vai – 2007 – 2010 · 2009 DVD Where the Wild Things Are · 2007 UK Tour – Eliot · Miguel De Hoyos · Depue Brothers band · Orange Blossom Special performance on YouTube · New material with his fiancé Arial Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=39941006&fan_landing=true)

Dooner’s World – Episode 97 - Howard Bloom Topics: Intro Publicist for Prince, Michael Jackson, Run DMC, David Bryne, and many others! Einstein, Michael, Jackson, and Me Author of: How I accidentally started the Sixties – foreword by timothy Leary  The Muhammed Code The God ProblemThe Genious of the Beast The Global Brain The Lucifer Principle https://www.howardbloom.net/ Host of Howard the Humongous – on YouTube Topics: Growing up in Buffalo, NY Howard walks us through some of his critical milestones in his childhood 1st concert - The Jefferson airplane 2nd Concert - Country Joe Fish Writing the article for Circus about the Deep Purple / Zappa fire for Circus Magazine, June 1972 Michael Jackson, Albert Einstein and Me – new book out now on AmazonSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=39941006&fan_landing=true)

Dooner’s World – Episode 95 – Andy Cahan – The Turtles, Flo and Eddie, Jimmy Carl Black (Geronimo Black) Author is “The Most Famous Musician You’ve Never Heard Of” Topics: Growing up in New Rochelle The Beatles on Ed Sullivan Jamming with Jimi Hendrix Playing with Geronimo Black with Jimmy Carol Black and Bund Gardner Meeting Frank Zappa at a 200 Motels rehearsal Meeting and joining Flo and Eddie and The Turtles Smoking a big 4 paper joint with Tom Waits and Flo and EddieDr John and Levon Helm Recording and performing with Lou Reed Touring with Little RichardSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=39941006&fan_landing=true)

Dooner’s World – Episode 94 - Mike Keneally – Zappa Genius / Guitarist / Keyboard player / SingerGrowing up on Long Island, starting keyboard at 7Moving to San DiegoStarting guitar First concert· Journey with Aylnsly Dunbar!· Suns of Champlain· Santana - Welcome tour – 732nd concert:· Jeff Beck· Mahavishnu Orchestra· Mike gets high and experiences an initiation process back at school – LOLCalling Gerry Fialka about auditioning for the 88 tourThe Audition: What’s new in Baltimore? And sinister footwear IIFZ then asked to play Cheepnis, We’re Turning again Studabacker hawk from Billy the MountainMeeting Andy from XTC and recording an album - Wing Beat Fantastic: Songs Written By Mike Keneally & Andy Partridge.Project with Todd Rundgren – stay tuned!Zappa band Tour with King Crimson set for summer 2021!!Dooner's Call to action for Moon, Dweezil, Ahmet, Diva, Alex Winter, and Ken Burns to make a 15 part series on Frank Zappa with the outtake from the Zappa doc!YouTube: https://youtu.be/XmpZR3UQNBASupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=39941006&fan_landing=true)

Dooner’s World – Episode 93 – Ramon Muniz – Artist, Illustrator, Zappa enthusiast, Dweezil Zappa artistShow Notes: Zappa celebration on the anniversary of his passing 27 years ago· Early life in Sao Paolo · Becoming an illustrator · Getting into Zappa – Overnight Sensation · Working for Dweezil· Frank Zappa Love Upcoming Guests: · Mike Keneally on Monday · US Festivals review 1982 and 1983 - show with Ralph Hulett from rock Retrospect and Roger Capps from the Pat Benatar band · Andy Cahan – Turtles· Howard Bloom - author and publicist Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=39941006&fan_landing=true)

Dooner’s World – Episode 92 – Laurie Fairbanks Singer of Cunt Punch Topics: Growing up in Buffalo, NY Moving to California Starting with Cunt Punch with Daryl, Anthony, and Eddie Pandemic EP - White Tears – killer blues punk! Shut Up Christine and Nose Hair Records David Peel, the MC5, Unholy Swill, and Jim Gibson Mike gives Laurie and the band copies of all Nose Hair releases Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=39941006&fan_landing=true)

Dooner’s World – Episode 91 – Rachel Silvestrini (Host of Movies, Music, and Mayhem) Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=39941006&fan_landing=true)

Dooner’s World – Episode 89 – Gary Gutierrez (Special FX Director, Title sequence Editor, Animation genius (Grateful Dead Movie), Director Touch of Grey, Foolish Heart, Just a little Light, Gary’s Website: http://www.usfx.us.com/ Show Notes: · Early life in Georgia, then Nevada · Playing Tuba classical· First mentor, Larry Jordan · Moving to San Francisco and going to school · Second mentor, John Korty · Meeting Jerry Garcia for the 1st time – He smoked a joint with him…and Kept the roach!!!! · Collaborating with Jerry on the Grateful Dead movie intro · Gary describes the creative process in such awesome detail!! · Seeing Dead for the first time· Jerry inviting Gary to smoke a joint with Bob Dylan behind the amps at set break – Jerry mainly told Bob about the time playing in Egypt  · Gary shows us some of his artifact – model from the Top Gun movie and the Title plaque from Dracula! · Gary will be returning to continue his stories with Jerry and Francis Ford Coppola Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=39941006&fan_landing=true)

Dooner’s World – Episode 88 – Charley Burch Show Notes: https://charleyburch.org/· Charley returns to Dooner’s World!! Producer, ASCAP Writer, Writer of reviews and articles, club owner/operator, boxing judge/promoter, record producer, tour manager, Royalties Broker and in artist/event management and promotion.· P.T. Barnum History · Bob Dylan · Elvis Costello: New Album – Hey Clockface, Armed forces box set, Meditate America event – Dec 3 · David Lynch, Sting, Katy Perry, Hugh Jackman, Kesha, Graham Nash· Bill Graham and Blues Traveler· Alex Cooley – Jimmy Buffet· Albert King, B.B King, Clarksdale· Jay Gaunt “Harmonicopia” · Meeting Les Paul, having him offer to play at his wedding, and future (Ex) wife politely Declining! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=39941006&fan_landing=true)