Retro Rock Roundup with Mike and Jeremy Wiles

30 years after taking the world by storm with their hit Breakfast At Tiffanys, Deep Blue Something is still making great music!  We speak with founding member Todd Pipes about the groups journey and their latest excellent album Lunar Phase.

In this episode, we speak with Kael Mboya of Ascendant.  Kael formed Ascendant 25 years ago with of some of the greatest musicians in the industry and craft the most uplifting R & B music around.  We talk to Kael about his band's evolution and their latest single Loved Saved My Life.

In this New Music Friday episode, the members of Burn The Jukebox join us to talk about the newest member of their band, Luke Hoffman, their two-guitar, harder-edge sound, and their upcoming summer tour!  

In this episode, we speak with Singer/Songwriter/Producer Jim Messina. We discuss how he came about partnering with Kenny Loggins as Loggins and Messina in the early 1970s and selling 16 million albums. We also discuss his earlier career with Buffalo Springfield, Poco, his post-Loggins and Messina solo career, and his current tour with his band, The Road Runners.

In this New Music Friday episode, we speak with Jefferson, Ella and Lila of Secret Monkey Weekend, the great family power pop trio that's taking North Carolina by storm.  We discuss their excellent new album Lemon Drop Hammer. that was produced by former R.E.M. producer Don Dixon.

In this episode, we speak with Ron Onesti, President of Onesti Entertainment, which operates two of the best concert venues in Chicago: the Arcada Theatre and the Des Plaines Theatre. We talk to Ron about his rock and roll roots, why rock bands like to play at his venues, and how the two theaters are celebrating their 100th Anniversary!

In this episode, we speak with noted author Sean Egan about his amazing new book, "Decade of Dissent, How 1960's Bob Dylan Changed The World".

In this episode, we speak with Firefall founding member and lead guitarist Jock Bartley about the bands 50 year history and their latest album Friends and Famly 2.

100In this New Music Friday episode, we speak with Matt Cortez, lead singer and founding member of Silver Dollar, a great up-and-coming band from Chicago. The band performs an amazing blend of punk, heavy metal, and classic rock. We deep-dive into their self-titled debut album.10

In this episode we speak with authors and photographers Jim Summaria and Mark Plotnick about their excellent new book 70's Chicagoland Rock Concerts, a book that brings back to life amazing rock performances of the 70's with exclusive photos, history and more!

In this episode, Mike and Jeremy pay tribute to legendary producer Roy Thomas Baker, who passed away earlier this month.  We discuss his amazing run as a producer in the 70s where he produced multi-platinum albums for Queen, The Cars, Journey, Foreigner, and more!

In this episode, we speak with Derek Shulman, founding member and multi-instrumentalist of the legendary 70's prog rock band Gentle Giant.  We discuss the band's career and the re-release of their 1977 groundbreaking live album, Playing The Fool.

In this Bonus Episode, we speak with Chicago Blues man Rob "The Wild Boar" Moore about his latest solo album "Chicago Dog"!

In this episode, we speak with Singer/Songwriter Steve Postell, who is best known for his work with The Immediate Family, David Crosby Band and Our House.  We deep dive into Steve's excellent new solo album, Walking Through These Blues, and also discuss his upcoming tour as part of Our House - a tribute to Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young.

In this episode we speak with veteran guitarist, songwriter and singer Jamie James. Jamie has been making great music for decades.  We discuss his ground breaking early 80's rockabilly trio The Kingsbees, his collaborations with actors Harry Dean Stanton and Dennis Quaid and we deep dive into Jamie James new solo album Straight Up.

In this episode, longtime guitarist for Foghat, Bryan Bassett returns to talk to us about the band's 50th Anniversary celebration of their iconic song Slow Ride.  We also discuss their latest single and their upcoming live performances  

In this episode, we talk to singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist Rocket Stahr about his great animated rock opera Death Of A Rock Star. If you are into Glam Rock, 70s Rock, and Theater Rock, this episode is for you!

In this Thursday Bonus Episode we talk with Roger Boyd, Keyboardist and founding member of Head East.  We take a deep dive into debut album, Flat As A Pancake, which is celebrating it's 50th Anniversary this year  We also discuss his upcoming performance at the Arcada Theater in St. Charles, IL.

In this bonus episode, Cavetone Records recording artists, The Ex-Bombers and The League of Erics join me to discuss Caveton Records upcoming 17th Anniversary Concert!

In this episode, the great Lawrence Gowan of Styx returns to talk to us about the upcoming Styx Brotherhood Of Rock summer tour where they will be playing their Grand Illusion album in it's entirety.  We also discuss how the band has endured for 53 years and their upcoming new album.

In this New Music Friday episode, we speak with the members of the great up and coming teen blues/rock band from Wisconsin, Candy Cigarette.  Formed right before the pandemic, the band has released some blistering original songs including their latest single Revolution.

In this episode, Jerry Smith, bassist and one of the founding members of the late 60's/early 70's Jazz/Rock band, The Flock returns to discuss their recent reuniting and their upcoming performance on March 22 at the Arcada Theatre in St. Charles, IL

In this episode we speak with Paul Rappaport who had a storied 33 year career at Columbia Records during the golden age of rock.  A legend of music promotion, Paul has just published a great book, Gliders Over Holllywood, which gives a dynamic never before told tales of his adventures with some of rock's elite, including The Rolling Stones, Pink Floyd, Bruce Springsteen, Billy Joel and many more!

In this episode, legendary New York City rocker Willie Nile returns to talk about his recent appearance at the Light of Day concert with Bruce Springsteen and we also discuss his upcoming new album that you his fans can be a part of!  Check this episode for more details!

In this New Music Friday episode, we speak with veteran guitarist/singer Dario Lorina (Jani Lane, Zakk Wylde) about his new band Dark Chapel, and their upcoming debut album, Spirt In The Glass.

In this episode, Diamond and Mr. Zero from the legendary band The Kings return to discuss the bands legacy, their latest album and their new single, A Rose For Your Stone.

In this Monday Bonus Episode, we speak with Bassist and Multi Instrumentalist, Malcolm Bruce.  Bruce is the son of the legendary Jack Bruce, and together with Kofi Baker (Ginger Baker's son), they have formed Sons Of Cream to explore the iconic music of their fathers.    

In this episode, we speak with singer/songwriter Bruce Sudano. Brue has been writing and co-writing award-winning songs for 6 decades for such artists as Tommy James, Brooklyn Dreams, Jermaine Jackson, and Dolly Parton.  Bruce was married to Donna Summer for 3 decades before she death in 2012.  He co-wrote many songs with Donna, including Bad Girls.  He is still writing and performing today and we discuss his latest solo album Talkin' Ugly Truth, Tellin Pretty Lies.

From her solo work to her collaboration with guitarist Martin Hauke to her gritty rock band Cozmic Mojo, singer/songwriter Elizabeth Lee has been making groundbreaking Americana music for over 2 decades. We talk to her about her incredible music and her upcoming projects.

We close out Heavy Metal Week with a fantastic New Music Friday episode with a great up and coming heavy rock band from Chicago, Wolfram.  We deep dive into their powerhouse debut EP, Sin City.

To kick off Heavy Metal Week on Retro Rock Roundup, we speak with John Gallagher, founding member of the legendary heavy metal band Raven. We discuss the band's 50th Anniversary and their upcoming EP "Can't Take Away The Fire".

In this episode, we speak with Lua Crofts, daughter of Dash Crofts, who, along with Brady Seals (Little Texas), have formed Seals and Crofts 2 to keep the great tradition and music of Seals and Crofts alive and also record their own new music.

In this episode, Danny, Chad Michael and Scotty from the New York heavy rock band Wicked return to the studio to talk about their two new singles and their upcoming tour!

In this New Music Friday episode, we talk to Mike Clarke and John Chominsky from the Los Angeles band, Final Gravity.  We discuss their great hook filled heavy rock and their latest EP, Stormchaser.

To celebrate our 300th Episode, Jeremy is back in the studio, and we deep dive into a great forgotten classic rock album, Twelve Dreams of Dr Sardonicus by Spirit.

In Part 2 of our 2024 Wrap-Up Episodes, we talk about our favorite New Music Friday interviews with up and coming artists and bands of 2024.

In this episode, author Daniel Bukszpan returns to discuss his excellent new book Rush At 50

In this episode, we speak with singer/songwriter Robbie Fulks, who has been making ground breaking roots/americana/folk music since the middle 90's.  We discuss his career and his latest album, 2023's Bluegrass Vacation.

In this episode, we speak with Michael Jahnz of Richrath Project 3;13, a band that pays tribute to REO Speedwagon and REO's legendary guitarist Gary Richrath.  Michael was the lead singer and co-wrote with Gary Richrath in the 90s in his band after he left REO Speedwagon.  

In this New Music Friday episode, we speak with Canadian "One Man Blues Band", singer/songwriter Steve Hill.  We deep dive into his latest album, Hanging On A String.

In this episode, we speak with the legendary multi instrumentalist, arranger director Tom "Bones" Malone".  We cover his amazing career from his early days playing in Mississippi to playing with Frank Zappa, Blood Sweat and Tears, SNL Band, David Letterman and of course The Blues Brothers.

In this episode, co-host Jeremy is back from college and we discuss his favorite band from Canada, TWRP.  We discuss their history and deep dive into their latest album, Digital Nightmare.  

In this episode, veteran L.A. rocker Roger Deering returns to talk about his band Crymwav and their latest single, "Contagious."

In this New Music Friday episode, we speak with Bert Lepore, lead singer of Montecarlo, one of Philadelphia's best up-and-coming heavy rock bands. We discuss the band's musical journey and their latest single, "Thorn In My Side."

In this episode, we take you back to the Chicago progressive rock scene of the late 60s/early 70s as we speak with Neal Rosner, founding member of the band McLuhan.  Formed in Chicago in the late 60s, they made some of the most unique progressive rock/jazz/fusion music of their era. They only released one album, "Anomaly," but it is a cult classic, and now the band has reunited after all these years and has released the album for the first time in 5 decades!

In this episode, we speak with Hirsh Gardner, founding member of the great late 70's band New England.  We discuss how the band landed Paul Stanley to produce their debut album, opening for Kiss on their 1979 Dynasty tour and Hirsh's inspiration to release his latest solo album, Third Times A Charm.

In this New Music Friday episode, we speak with an up-and-coming singer/songwriter from Macon, Georgia, about his excellent debut album, Here I Come.

In Part 2 of our Novo Combo interviews, we speak with Pete Hewlett (guitar/vocals) and Stephen Dees, (bass/vocals) about their new album 45W 55th.

In part 1 of 2 Novo Combo episodes, we speak with Jack Griffith, Novo Combo's guitarist, about their latest release, 45W 55th.

In this New Music Friday episode, we speak with Dan and Bob from Corduroy Cat about their latest album Love and Lament.