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Text, Prose & RocknRoll is the only podcast dedicated to the documented account of musicians, rock biographers, and documentarians. A MUST for fans of Fresh Air & Behind the Music. Hosted by Emmy nominated Music Journalist, Kris Kosach.

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    The Text, Prose & RocknRoll podcast is a one-of-a-kind show that caters to music lovers of all ages. Hosted by the talented and professional Kris Kosach, this podcast offers something for everyone. With a little bit of everything from rock 'n roll, listeners are treated to captivating stories and engaging interviews that will leave them wanting more. As a music fan myself, I simply cannot get enough of the incredible content that Kris delivers in each episode. The show sounds amazing and I eagerly anticipate the release of every new episode. If you're a music lover, then this is the podcast for you!

    One of the best aspects of The Text, Prose & RocknRoll podcast is Kris Kosach herself. As the host, Kris exudes passion and knowledge about music, making her an excellent guide through the world of rock 'n roll. Her ability to engage with guests and draw out fascinating stories and insights is truly remarkable. Whether it's interviewing legendary musicians or discussing iconic bands, Kris always ensures that there is something valuable for every listener to take away from each episode.

    Another key highlight of this podcast is its professionalism. The production quality is top-notch, with crisp audio and seamless editing that enhances the listening experience. The inclusion of notable music clips adds another layer of enjoyment for fans. Additionally, the interviews are well-prepared and conducted in a conversational yet informative manner, allowing guests to share their experiences and perspectives authentically.

    While it's hard to find any major flaws with The Text, Prose & RocknRoll podcast, some listeners may feel that certain episodes focus too heavily on specific genres or artists they are not particularly interested in. However, due to the diverse range of topics covered in this podcast, there is usually something for everyone regardless of personal preferences.

    In conclusion, The Text, Prose & RocknRoll podcast is an exceptional show that stands out among others in its genre. Kris Kosach's talent as a host and her genuine passion for music shine through in each episode. The stellar production quality and engaging content make this podcast a must-listen for any music enthusiast. Whether you're a fan of rock 'n roll or simply enjoy learning about the history of various musical genres, this podcast has it all. Treat yourself to an incredible listening experience and immerse yourself in the captivating world of music with The Text, Prose & RocknRoll podcast.



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    Bob Marley and the Wailers: The Ultimate Illustrated History

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2024 33:31


    Kris talks with author Ritchie Unterberger about the photobook, Bob Marley and the Wailers: The Ultimate Illustrated History.About the Author Ritchie Unterberger:Richie Unterberger is the author of numerous rock history books. The first of these, Unknown Legends of Rock 'n' Roll (1998), profiles underappreciated cult rock artists of all styles and eras; the next, Urban Spacemen & Wayfaring Strangers: Overlooked Innovators & Eccentric Visionaries Of '60s Rock (2000; also available as revised/updated 2013 ebook edition), features in-depth surveys of 20 underrated greats of the era. Turn! Turn! Turn!: The Folk-Rock Revolution (2002) and its sequel, Eight Miles High: Folk-Rock's Flight from Haight-Ashbury to Woodstock (2003) cover the history of the 1960s folk-rock movement. Turn! Turn! Turn! and Eight Miles High have been combined into the ebook Jingle Jangle Morning: Folk-Rock in the 1960s, which adds new and updated material.The Unreleased Beatles: Music and Film won a 2007 Association for Recorded Sound Collections Award for Excellence in Historical Recorded Sound Research in the “Best Discography” division of the “Best Research in Recorded Rock Music” category. His most recent books are White Light/White Heat: The Velvet Underground Day-By-Day (2009) and Won't Get Fooled Again: The Who from Lifehouse to Quadrophenia (2011). His most recent book is Fleetwood Mac: The Ultimate Illustrated History (2016), published by Voyageur Press.Unterberger is also author of The Rough Guide to Music USA, a guidebook to the evolution of regional popular music styles throughout America in the 20th century, and The Rough Guide to Jimi Hendrix. He is a frequent contributor to MOJO and Record Collector, and has written hundreds of liner notes for CD reissues. He teaches courses on rock music history at the College of Marin, the University of San Francisco, and City College of San Francisco. He lives in San Francisco.About Bob Marley and the Wailers: The Ultimate Illustrated History:Well over three decades after Marley's death, he and his bandmates remain the most famous reggae artists of all time. Bob Marley and the Wailers explores their legacy.Illustrated with photos and memorabilia from all phases of their journey, Bob Marley and the Wailers illuminates the lives and times of the man and his collaborators. Indeed, the Wailers are one of the most famous bands of all time, period. Their evolution from early-60s Jamaican ska act to international superstars was not just improbable, but unprecedented for an act from a third-world nation.The entire, incredible journey of Marley and the Wailers is covered in this visual history. You will see the crucial role they played in establishing reggae as a globally popular form of music, and the influence that the Rastafari movement had on their lives and sound. Plus, how Marley's socially conscious lyrics and actions made him a universal symbol of pride and justice. This tribute takes you through the entire story, right up to Marley's untimely death in 1981, and his enduring legacy beyond.--Bob Marley and the Wailers: The Ultimate Illustrated History is AVAILABLE NOW - CLICK HERE to order. For more from Ritchie - Visit his website RitchieUnterberger.com--About the Podcast: ‘TEXT PROSE AND ROCK N ROLL'- is the only podcast dedicated to the written account of musicians. From artist memoirs to band bios, and anything in between. You'll hear first accounts from those who lived the lifestyle; a Book Club that rocks - literally. It was Created, Hosted & Executive Produced by Kris Kosach. It was Produced & Edited by Charlene Goto of Go-To Productions. For more on the show, visit the website. Or follow us on Instagram and Facebook @TextproserocknrollFollow Kris on Social Media: @KrisKosachFollow Producer Char on Social Media: @ProducerChar 

    Track 33: Dave Navarro

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2023 28:05


    Kris sits down with rockstar Dave Navarro, he of Jane's Addition and Red Hot Chili Peppers, to discuss his other love- Art and the exploration of the human mind,  #davenavarro #smashingpumpkins #perryfarrell #redhotchilipeppers #s #pearljam #grunge #rock #alternativerock #alternative #janesays #stephenperkins #nothingsshocking #ritualdelohabitual #anthonykiedis #music #kiedis #soundgarden #rhcpfan #anthonykiedisfans #tonyflow #foofighters #rhcpfans #chadsmith #janesaddiction #90s 

    Can You Dig It? A Hip Hop Origin Story - with Chuck D

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2023 26:03


    Kris talks about the new podcast Can You Dig It? with narrator Chuck D of Public Enemy, along with both producers to discover the untold origins of Hip Hop.  The story is told through a blend of immersive reenactments, oral history and expert discussion, Can You Dig It? is as illuminating for hip-hop fans as it is for history buffs, as one of the great American stories.About the Can You Dig It? Podcast:How did hip-hop happen? To understand that, we have to go back to before the ‘birth' of the culture.It wasn't a given that the Bronx of the late 1960s and early 1970s would be the birthplace of an American art form. Urban renewal had left the borough neglected and in crisis. Gangs policed the streets, and winding up in the wrong territory could have serious consequences. But things were about to change.Can You Dig It? is an in-depth history of how positive community influences helped inspire the troubled youth to end the cycle of gang violence, as told by people who were there at the time. It's the inspiring true story of how local gang the Ghetto Brothers rejected calls for war in the aftermath of the murder of Black Benjie–a member who was trying to find common ground–and how gang leaders Yellow Benjy and Karate Charlie worked to broker a peace with rivals. The end result? A place where urban artistry could flourish into a global culture fifty years strong: hip-hop.Narrated by Public Enemy's Chuck D and told through a blend of immersive reenactments, oral history and expert discussion, Can You Dig It? is as illuminating for hip-hop fans as it is for history buffs, as one of the great American stories. It's a tribute not just to community action but to the unsung heroes who paved the way for greatness.©2023 PB and J Productions, LLC (P)2023 Audible Originals, LLC--Can You Dig It? is availible to listen to NOW on Audible Originals - CLICK HERE For more from Chuck D - Visit his website MrChuckD.comFor more from Producers Bryan Master & Pete Chelala - Visit their website PB&J Productions--About the Podcast: ‘TEXT PROSE AND ROCK N ROLL'- is the only podcast dedicated to the written account of musicians. From artist memoirs to band bios, and anything in between. You'll hear first accounts from those who lived the lifestyle; a Book Club that rocks - literally. It was Created, Hosted & Executive Produced by Kris Kosach. It was Produced & Edited by Charlene Goto of Go-To Productions. For more on the show, visit the website. Or follow us on Instagram and Facebook @TextproserocknrollFollow Kris on Social Media: @KrisKosachFollow Producer Char on Social Media: @ProducerChar 

    TPR Encore! Track3 with Virginia Grohl

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2022 35:52


    As Kris & Producer Char prepare for the next round of new TPR Tracks, they've decided to share some of their favorites that newer listeners might not had a chance to listen to yet... on this encore, they celebrate Mother's Day weekend revisiting thieir conversation with Virigina Grohl, Mom of Foo Fighter's frontman Dave. Liner Notes: Kris is honored to welcome her guest, RocknRoll Mama, Virginia Hanlon Grohl.  The Foo Fighter frontman's mother opens up about raising a rock star child, interviewing mothers of celebrities including Mike D, Dr. Dre, Amy Winehouse, Teddy Lee, Michael Stipe, Kelly Clarkson, and many more in this fascinating read: From Cradle to Stage: Stories from the Mothers Who Rocked and Raised Rock Stars (Hodder & Stoughton; Hatchet Audio).From Cradle to Stage is available in Audiobook, Kindle, Paperback and HardcoverVisit Virginia online or follow her socials: YouTube  & Twitter  @CradleToStage Facebook @fromcradletostage --We love to hear from you and yes, Text prose & RocknRoll takes requests! Please subscribe, rate, comment, then tell a friend! Special Thanks:  Laura Mazer, Eve Atterman and the team at WME.Dave Grohl appears courtesy of Hatchet. Original music by Mike Bowman and Pictures of a Floating World.  --About the Podcast: ‘TEXT PROSE AND ROCK N ROLL'- is the only podcast dedicated to the written account of musicians. From artist memoirs to band bios, and anything in between. You'll hear first accounts from those who lived the lifestyle; a Book Club that rocks - literally. It was Created, Hosted & Executive Produced by Kris Kosach. It was Produced & Edited by Charlene Goto of Go-To Productions. For more on the show, visit the website. Or follow us on Instagram  @TextproserocknrollFollow Kris on Social Media: @KrisKosachFollow Producer Char on Social Media: @ProducerChar

    TPR Encore! Track1 with Matt Pinfield

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2022 45:49


    As Kris & Producer Char prepare for the next round of new TPR Tracks, they've decided to share some of their favorites that newer listeners might not had a chance to listen to yet... on this first encore, they look back to when they first piloted the podcast, just as the pandemic was about to begin. Liner Notes: Kris is honored to welcome her first guest, longtime friend and former co-worker, Matt Pinfield! If you watched MTV in the mid 90's you know Matt Pinfield as the host of the seminal alternative music series, 120 Minutes. Matt knew everything about music because to hear him tell it - he's a music fan first and foremost. That hasn't changed. Matt is as genuine today as he was when Kris met him 25 years ago. So when it came time to choose the first guest for this podcast, Matt was the obvious choice. The night this podcast was recorded, it had been a long time since Kris & Matt had seen each other. They had so much to cover and little time to do it... what became of the Track was an honest and frank conversation about Matt's life in music, which he recently chronicled in his book, All These Things That I've Done: My Insane, Improbable Rock Life. Check out Matt's book, now available on paperback! Follow Matt on Socials: Instagram@MatthewPinfield - Twitter@MattPinfield...if you like what you hear, please subscribe, rate, comment, then tell a friend!Special Thanks to Glenn Pinfield, Austin Reading, Kristi Fuhrman, Jason Frankovitz, & Mike Bowman for contributing to this make this Track possible.--About the Podcast: ‘TEXT PROSE AND ROCK N ROLL'- is the only podcast dedicated to the written account of musicians. From artist memoirs to band bios, and anything in between. You'll hear first accounts from those who lived the lifestyle; a Book Club that rocks - literally. It was Created, Hosted & Executive Produced by Kris Kosach. It was Produced & Edited by Charlene Goto of Go-To Productions. For more on the show, visit the website. Follow Kris on Social Media: @KrisKosachFollow Producer Char on Social Media: @ProducerChar 

    Track 31 - Richard Hell

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2022 45:16


    LINER NOTES: On this track, Kris has a candid conversation with punk legend Richard Hell, to talk about his recently published memoir, Chronicle. Which is described as "Hell muttering to himself in 88 parts, very fun—lyrical, perceptive, and also somewhat sobering."To get a copy of the Richard's memoir, you can purchase here. For more on Richard Hell, you can visit his official website. More about Richard Hell:Richard Hell is an American singer, songwriter, bass guitarist and writer.Hell was in several important, early punk bands, including Neon Boys, Television and The Heartbreakers, after which he formed Richard Hell & the Voidoids. Their 1977 album Blank Generation influenced many other punk bands. Its title track was named "One of the 500 Songs That Shaped Rock" by music writers in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame listing and is ranked as one of the all-time Top 10 punk songs by a 2006 poll of original British punk figures, as reported in the Rough Guide to Punk.Since the late 1980s, Hell has devoted himself primarily to writing, publishing two novels and several other books. He was the film critic for BlackBook magazine from 2004 to 2006.--About the Podcast: ‘TEXT PROSE AND ROCK N ROLL'- is the only podcast dedicated to the written account of musicians. From artist memoirs to band bios, and anything in between. You'll hear first accounts from those who lived the lifestyle; a Book Club that rocks - literally. It was Created, Hosted & Executive Produced by Kris Kosach. It was Produced & Edited by Charlene Goto of Go-To Productions. For more on the show, visit the website. Or follow us on Instagram and Facebook @TextproserocknrollFollow Kris on Social Media: @KrisKosachFollow Producer Char on Social Media: @ProducerChar

    Track 30 - Poly Styrene: I Am A Cliche

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2022 24:20


    LINER NOTES: Kris sits down with filmmakers Paul Sng & Celeste Bell to talk about their film Poly Styrene: I Am A Cliche, a documentary about Celeste's Mom, Poly Styrene. Poly Styrene: I Am A Cliche releases in theaters this week, then will be available on demand beginning February 4!For more on the film and to keep up to date on Celest and Paul, visit the website. Follow the film on Social Media: @PolyStyreneFilm on Twitter & Instagram. About the film:Poly Styrene was the first woman of color in the UK to front a successful rock band. She introduced the world to a new sound of rebellion, using her unconventional voice to sing about identity, consumerism, postmodernism, and everything she saw unfolding in late 1970s Britain, with a rare prescience. As the frontwoman of X-Ray Spex, the Anglo-Somali punk musician was also a key inspiration for the riot grrrl and Afropunk movements. But the late punk maverick didn't just leave behind an immense cultural footprint.Poly was survived by a daughter, Celeste Bell. Celeste became the unwitting guardian of her mother's legacy and her mother's demons. Misogyny, racism, and mental illness plagued Poly's life, while their lasting trauma scarred Celeste's childhood and the pair's relationship.Featuring unseen archive material and rare diary entries narrated by Oscar-nominee Ruth Negga, this documentary follows Celeste as she examines her mother's unopened artistic archive and traverses three continents to better understand Poly the icon and Poly the mother.--About the Podcast: ‘TEXT PROSE AND ROCK N ROLL'- is the only podcast dedicated to the written account of musicians. From artist memoirs to band bios, and anything in between. You'll hear first accounts from those who lived the lifestyle; a Book Club that rocks - literally. It was Created, Hosted & Executive Produced by Kris Kosach. It was Produced & Edited by Charlene Goto of Go-To Productions. For more on the show, visit the website. Or follow us on Instagram and Facebook @TextproserocknrollFollow Kris on Social Media: @KrisKosachFollow Producer Char on Social Media: @ProducerChar

    Track 29: Dawn Raid with Andy Murnane & Brotha D

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2022 26:46


    LINER NOTES: This week, Kris chats with Andy Murnane & Brotha D, and they discuss their  untold story of acclaimed New Zealand music label Dawn Raid Entertainment.About the film: Dawn Raid is the story of two Manukau Polytechnic students, Andy Murane and Tanielu Leaosavai'i (aka Brotha D) who turned a bootleg t-shirt business and Hip-Hop night at a local bar in Otara into the influential Dawn Raid Entertainment empire. From humble beginnings to fame and fortune, Andy, Brotha D and the Dawn Raid artists gave voice to a disenfranchised Pacific community, for which the violence of the dawn raids, twenty years previously, was still raw. But the bravado and contempt for the status quo that drove Andy and Brotha D to the top, was also the unravelling of their empire. Unpaid tax debts, rifts between artists, and a feeling of betrayal and failure underpinned the downfall of Dawn Raid Entertainment, though not before they had created an immeasurable musical legacy that would pave the way for future New Zealand artists to reach international audiences.  More from Dawn Raid: Learn more about the movie and watch the Trailer here.  and watch the film here. Watch the film on Apple iTunes. Dawn Raid on Social Media: @DawnRaidEntertainment@BrothaD274@Andy1979MGMT--About the Podcast: ‘TEXT PROSE AND ROCK N ROLL'- is the only podcast dedicated to the written account of musicians. From artist memoirs to band bios, and anything in between. You'll hear first accounts from those who lived the lifestyle; a Book Club that rocks - literally. It was Created, Hosted & Executive Produced by Kris Kosach. It was Produced & Edited by Charlene Goto of Go-To Productions. For more on the show, visit the website. Or follow us on Instagram and Facebook @TextproserocknrollFollow Kris on Social Media: @KrisKosachFollow Producer Char on Social Media: @ProducerChar

    Track 28 - SELLOUT with author Dan Ozzi

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2022 29:30


    LINER NOTES: Happy New Year! Welcome as we kick off another year of tracks of TPR... This week, Kris debuts 2022 with a conversation with author Dan Ozzi to talk about punk rock and his book, Sellout: The Major-Label Feeding Frenzy That Swept Punk, Emo, and Hardcore (1994–2007)About the book: A raucous history of punk, emo, and hardcore's growing pains during the commercial boom of the early 90s and mid-aughts, following eleven bands as they “sell out” and find mainstream fame, or break beneath the weight of it allPunk rock found itself at a crossroads in the mid-90's. After indie favorite Nirvana catapulted into the mainstream with its unexpected phenomenon, Nevermind, rebellion was suddenly en vogue. Looking to replicate the band's success, major record labels set their sights on the underground, and began courting punk's rising stars. But the DIY punk scene, which had long prided itself on its trademark authenticity and anti-establishment ethos, wasn't quite ready to let their homegrown acts go without a fight. The result was a schism: those who accepted the cash flow of the majors, and those who defiantly clung to their indie cred.In Sellout, seasoned music writer Dan Ozzi chronicles this embattled era in punk. Focusing on eleven prominent bands who made the jump from indie to major, Sellout charts the twists and turns of the last “gold rush” of the music industry, where some groups “sold out” and rose to surprise super stardom, while others buckled under mounting pressures. Sellout is both a gripping history of the music industry's evolution, and a punk rock lover's guide to the chaotic darlings of the post-grunge era, featuring original interviews and personal stories from members of modern punk's most (in)famous bandsFor more from Dan and SELLOUT - visit his website. --About the Podcast: ‘TEXT PROSE AND ROCK N ROLL'- is the only podcast dedicated to the written account of musicians. From artist memoirs to band bios, and anything in between. You'll hear first accounts from those who lived the lifestyle; a Book Club that rocks - literally. It was Created, Hosted & Executive Produced by Kris Kosach. It was Produced & Edited by Charlene Goto of Go-To Productions. For more on the show, visit the website. Or follow us on Instagram and Facebook @TextproserocknrollFollow Kris on Social Media: @KrisKosachFollow Producer Char on Social Media: @ProducerChar

    Track 27 - Carpenters: The Musical Legacy

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2021 23:52


    LINER NOTES: On this track, Kris spends time with co-author of the new book, Carpenters: The Musical Legacy. More about Chris:Chris May is a longtime Carpenters expert and historian, a sixteen-year moderator and contributor for the popular online Carpenters discussion forum at A&M Corner, and a consultant, freelance music director, and arranger. He lives near Palm Springs, California, with his wife.To purchase the book, CLICK HERE. --About the Podcast: ‘TEXT PROSE AND ROCK N ROLL'- is the only podcast dedicated to the written account of musicians. From artist memoirs to band bios, and anything in between. You'll hear first accounts from those who lived the lifestyle; a Book Club that rocks - literally. It was Created, Hosted & Executive Produced by Kris Kosach. It was Produced & Edited by Charlene Goto of Go-To Productions. For more on the show, visit the website. Or follow us on Instagram and Facebook @TextproserocknrollFollow Kris on Social Media: @KrisKosachFollow Producer Char on Social Media: @ProducerChar

    Track 26 - Women In Punk L.A. with Backstage Pass

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2021 29:54


    LINER NOTES: On this track, Kris sits down with classic, 70's LA based punk band, Backstage Pass, to discuss a new documentary short brought to you by Dr. Martens, Women in Punk LA. Check the documentary HERE. More about Backstage Pass: Backstage Pass was a mostly-female American punk-pop band from Los Angeles. The band was formed in 1976, and is known as one of the city's earliest punk bands. They are also recognized for helping to build and launch Hollywood's most iconic punk venue, The Masque.Marina Del Rey (Marina Muhlfriedel) started the band on a whim with bassist Joanna Spock Dean. Before they ever played a note, Backstage Pass was announced in Britain's “Melody Maker” and “Sounds” music newspapers, and in Rodney Bingenheimer's “Phonograph Record Magazine” column. Genny Body (Genny Schorr), Ché Zuro, and Barrakuda Majors (Holly Beth Vincent) were other key members of the group. There were several incarnations of the band, all comprised of female musicians, except for an assortment of male drummers. Drummer Rod “The Perve” Mitchell played with Backstage Pass longer than any other drummer. Mike Ruiz from Milk n' Cookies also performed in various lineups.The band spent its first months rehearsing at Cherokee Studios in a room with a one-way mirror, through which Alice Cooper, David Bowie and others would watch them try to figure out their instruments. Their relationship to Stiff Records founder Jake Riviera, Elvis Costello, and British punk band The Damned coaxed them out of the rehearsal room and onto the stage. They played extensively in Southern and Northern California on bills with Devo, The Mumps, Wall of Voodoo, The Nuns, Elvis Costello (opening his first US tour!), The Screamers, The Weirdos and others. Backstage Pass was often featured in seminal punk publications including “Backdoor Man,” “Slash Magazine,” “Flipside” and others, photographed by notable rock photographers including Jenny Lens, Brad Elterman, Donna Santisi and James Stark.--About the Podcast: ‘TEXT PROSE AND ROCK N ROLL'- is the only podcast dedicated to the written account of musicians. From artist memoirs to band bios, and anything in between. You'll hear first accounts from those who lived the lifestyle; a Book Club that rocks - literally. It was Created, Hosted & Executive Produced by Kris Kosach. It was Produced & Edited by Charlene Goto of Go-To Productions. For more on the show, visit the website. Or follow us on Instagram and Facebook @TextproserocknrollFollow Kris on Social Media: @KrisKosachFollow Producer Char on Social Media: @ProducerChar

    Bonus: 2021 Holiday Gift Guide to Books on Music

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2021 22:06


    LINER NOTES: In this special Holiday bonus, Kris & Producer Char share a gift guide to their favorite music books of the year for this Holiday Season. From Paul McCartney to Poly Styrene, Dave Grohl and many more in between! --About the Podcast: ‘TEXT PROSE AND ROCK N ROLL'- is the only podcast dedicated to the written account of musicians. From artist memoirs to band bios, and anything in between. You'll hear first accounts from those who lived the lifestyle; a Book Club that rocks - literally. It was Created, Hosted & Executive Produced by Kris Kosach. It was Produced & Edited by Charlene Goto of Go-To Productions. For more on the show, visit the website. Or follow us on Instagram and Facebook @TextproserocknrollFollow Kris on Social Media: @KrisKosachFollow Producer Char on Social Media: @ProducerChar

    B-Side Bonus: Jim Morrison's Final Interview with Journalist Ben Fong-Torres

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2021 70:01


    LINER NOTES: On this Text Prose & RockNRoll B-Side, we are pleased to present the final interview with Doors' front man Jim Morrison before this untimely death at age 27. The interview, conducted by (then) Rolling Stone editor Ben Fong-Torres was unscheduled and occurred at the home of a mutual friend in Los Angeles in the summer of 1971. Only days later would Morrison be flying off to Paris, France where he would ultimately meet his end. This interview is unedited and contains graphic language. Special Thanks to Ben Fong-Torres for sharing and letting us release the audio of his interview. For more info and to keep up on Ben, visit his website. --About the Podcast: ‘TEXT PROSE AND ROCK N ROLL'- is the only podcast dedicated to the written account of musicians. From artist memoirs to band bios, and anything in between. You'll hear first accounts from those who lived the lifestyle; a Book Club that rocks - literally. It was Created, Hosted & Executive Produced by Kris Kosach. It was Produced & Edited by Charlene Goto of Go-To Productions. For more on the show, visit the website. Or follow us on Instagram and Facebook @TextproserocknrollFollow Kris on Social Media: @KrisKosachFollow Producer Char on Social Media: @ProducerChar

    Track 25 - Tom Petty Somewhere You Feel Free

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2021 24:49


    LINER NOTES: Earlier this year, Kris sits down with filmmaker Mary Wharton, director of the documentary Tom Petty Somewhere You Feel Free, which made it's debut at the SXSW Festival. The film was recently picked up by You Tube Originals, and will be available to stream beginning November 11. For more on the film, CLICK HERE. For more from Mary Wharton, CLICK HERE. --About the Podcast: ‘TEXT PROSE AND ROCK N ROLL'- is the only podcast dedicated to the written account of musicians. From artist memoirs to band bios, and anything in between. You'll hear first accounts from those who lived the lifestyle; a Book Club that rocks - literally. It was Created, Hosted & Executive Produced by Kris Kosach. It was Produced & Edited by Charlene Goto of Go-To Productions. For more on the show, visit the website. Or follow us on Instagram and Facebook @TextproserocknrollFollow Kris on Social Media: @KrisKosachFollow Producer Char on Social Media: @ProducerChar

    What's Coming Up on TPR

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2021 15:22


    LINER NOTES: --About the Podcast: ‘TEXT PROSE AND ROCK N ROLL'- is the only podcast dedicated to the written account of musicians. From artist memoirs to band bios, and anything in between. You'll hear first accounts from those who lived the lifestyle; a Book Club that rocks - literally. It was Created, Hosted & Executive Produced by Kris Kosach. It was Produced & Edited by Charlene Goto of Go-To Productions. For more on the show, visit the website. Or follow us on Instagram and Facebook @TextproserocknrollFollow Kris on Social Media: @KrisKosachFollow Producer Char on Social Media: @ProducerChar

    Haunted Harmony: Legends & Lore in Music (A TPR Halloween Special)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2021 39:24


    Join our live studio audience via the Fireside App as we scour the Earth to bring you stories of the dark side of music... just in time for Halloween!  LINER NOTES: --About the Podcast: ‘TEXT PROSE AND ROCK N ROLL'- is the only podcast dedicated to the written account of musicians. From artist memoirs to band bios, and anything in between. You'll hear first accounts from those who lived the lifestyle; a Book Club that rocks - literally. It was Created, Hosted & Executive Produced by Kris Kosach. It was Produced & Edited by Charlene Goto of Go-To Productions. For more on the show, visit the website. Or follow us on Instagram and Facebook @TextproserocknrollFollow Kris on Social Media: @KrisKosachFollow Producer Char on Social Media: @ProducerChar

    B Side: Bobby Balderrama [?Mark & The Mysterians] on Artists doing good in the world.

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2021 7:17


    LINER NOTES: This time Kris celebrates Hispanic History Month, as she sits down with Robert Balderrama, the founding guitarist for the original Garage Band and the first ever Punk Rock group, the age-defying, universally cool ? and the Mysterians!For more about Bobby, click here. For more from Question Mark and The Mysterians, click here. --About the Podcast: ‘TEXT PROSE AND ROCK N ROLL'- is the only podcast dedicated to the written account of musicians. From artist memoirs to band bios, and anything in between. You'll hear first accounts from those who lived the lifestyle; a Book Club that rocks - literally. It was Created, Hosted & Executive Produced by Kris Kosach. It was Produced & Edited by Charlene Goto of Go-To Productions. For more on the show, visit the website. Or follow us on Instagram and Facebook @TextproserocknrollFollow Kris on Social Media: @KrisKosachFollow Producer Char on Social Media: @ProducerChar

    TPR Live: Are these the Greatest Songs of all Time?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2021 40:51


    LINER NOTES: --About the Podcast: ‘TEXT PROSE AND ROCK N ROLL'- is the only podcast dedicated to the written account of musicians. From artist memoirs to band bios, and anything in between. You'll hear first accounts from those who lived the lifestyle; a Book Club that rocks - literally. It was Created, Hosted & Executive Produced by Kris Kosach. It was Produced & Edited by Charlene Goto of Go-To Productions. For more on the show, visit the website. Or follow us on Instagram and Facebook @TextproserocknrollFollow Kris on Social Media: @KrisKosachFollow Producer Char on Social Media: @ProducerChar

    Track 24 - Ben Fong-Torres

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2021 31:05


    LINER NOTES: In this episode, Kris chats with one of the original Rolling Stone Magazine editors, Ben Fong-Torres. They discuss his storied career as a legendary music journalist, which is the subject of the new documentary, Like A Rolling Stone: The Life and Times of Ben Fong-Torres. For more on the film from Director Suzanne Joe Kai, check out our earlier Fireside Bonus conversation. For more on Like A Rolling Stone, click here. The film is screening this week at the Mill Valley Film Festival in Northern Californa. --About the Podcast: ‘TEXT PROSE AND ROCK N ROLL'- is the only podcast dedicated to the written account of musicians. From artist memoirs to band bios, and anything in between. You'll hear first accounts from those who lived the lifestyle; a Book Club that rocks - literally. It was Created, Hosted & Executive Produced by Kris Kosach. It was Produced & Edited by Charlene Goto of Go-To Productions. For more on the show, visit the website. Or follow us on Instagram and Facebook @TextproserocknrollFollow Kris on Social Media: @KrisKosachFollow Producer Char on Social Media: @ProducerChar

    Track 23: ? and the Mysterians

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2021 43:30


    This time of Text prose & RocknRoll Kris sits down with the founding guitarist of the age-defying group ? and the Mysterians to discuss their rise as rock n roll icons. 

    Track 22 - Part 2 Nonbinary: A Memoir

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2021 20:31


    LINER NOTES: This is part 2 of Kris' chat with Genesse P-Orridge & Ryan Martin,  daughter and manager of Throbbing Gristle's Genesis P-Orridge, to talk about their new book, Non-Binary: A Memoir. To purchase Non-Binary, click here. For more from Ryan and his artists on Dais Records, visit their website. And to follow Genesse on social media, check her out on Instagram.--About the Podcast: ‘TEXT PROSE AND ROCK N ROLL'- is the only podcast dedicated to the written account of musicians. From artist memoirs to band bios, and anything in between. You'll hear first accounts from those who lived the lifestyle; a Book Club that rocks - literally. It was Created, Hosted & Executive Produced by Kris Kosach. It was Produced & Edited by Charlene Goto of Go-To Productions. For more on the show, visit the website. Or follow us on Instagram and Facebook @TextproserocknrollFollow Kris on Social Media: @KrisKosachFollow Producer Char on Social Media: @ProducerChar

    Track 22 - Nonbinary: A Memoir

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2021 27:38


    LINER NOTES: --About the Podcast: ‘TEXT PROSE AND ROCK N ROLL'- is the only podcast dedicated to the written account of musicians. From artist memoirs to band bios, and anything in between. You'll hear first accounts from those who lived the lifestyle; a Book Club that rocks - literally. It was Created, Hosted & Executive Produced by Kris Kosach. It was Produced & Edited by Charlene Goto of Go-To Productions. For more on the show, visit the website. Or follow us on Instagram and Facebook @TextproserocknrollFollow Kris on Social Media: @KrisKosachFollow Producer Char on Social Media: @ProducerChar

    Fireside Chat - B-Side: Filmmaker Chelsea Christer of Bleeding Audio

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2021 26:51


    Kris & Producer Char welcome back to the program, and for the first time on the Fireside Chat app, friend of the show, Chelsea Christer. She joins them live to talk about Bleeding Audio, it's upcoming screening at the Dances With Films Festival in Los Angeles this weekend. For more details on the film, Bleeding Audio... check out their website. To get tickets and info on the Los Angeles screening at the Dances with Films Festival, click here. --This Episode was recorded and brought to you in part by the new Fireside Chat app... To hear this full, unedited conversation, check out all of Kris' past FC conversations HERE. --We love to hear from you and yes, Text prose & RocknRoll takes requests! Please subscribe, rate, comment, then tell a friend! --About the Podcast: ‘TEXT PROSE AND ROCK N ROLL'- is the only podcast dedicated to the written account of musicians. From artist memoirs to band bios, and anything in between. You'll hear first accounts from those who lived the lifestyle; a Book Club that rocks - literally. It is Created, Hosted & Executive Produced by Kris Kosach. It is Produced & Edited by Charlene Goto of Go-To Productions. For more on the show, visit the website. Or follow us on Instagram  @TextproserocknrollFollow Kris on Social Media: @KrisKosachFollow Producer Char on Social Media: @ProducerChar

    TRACK 21: BOBBY RUSH

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2021 33:07


    Bobby Rush, whose outlook on life after years playing in Blues clubs from Louisiana to Chicago, and more recently internationally,  is as positive as it is meaningful. His story is told in his new autobiograpphy I'm not studio ya My American Blues story (Hachette). It is an honor to welcome this Grammy winning artist.  

    Fireside Chat - Welcome Back, Matt Pinfield

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2021 51:58


     --We love to hear from you and yes, Text prose & RocknRoll takes requests! Please subscribe, rate, comment, then tell a friend! --About the Podcast: ‘TEXT PROSE AND ROCK N ROLL'- is the only podcast dedicated to the written account of musicians. From artist memoirs to band bios, and anything in between. You'll hear first accounts from those who lived the lifestyle; a Book Club that rocks - literally. It is Created, Hosted & Executive Produced by Kris Kosach. It is Produced & Edited by Charlene Goto of Go-To Productions. For more on the show, visit the website. Or follow us on Instagram  @TextproserocknrollFollow Kris on Social Media: @KrisKosachFollow Producer Char on Social Media: @ProducerChar

    Text Prose & RocknRoll Special: Protest Songs & Songs for our Times

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2021 5:51


    MANY OF THE SONGS ON TODAYS SHOW (and others) CAN BE FOUND HERE.  Forget the protest songs of the past. 2020 and 2021 have brought grace and harmony during a time of social unrest, political turmoil and a pandemic …all in the form of music.Music has the ability to heal and bring people together. So with that in mind we present a sample of contemporary protest songs and those that speak to our times.  We at Text Prose & Rocknroll believe in supporting the artists who made these songs, so we will only play a small portion to pique your interest.Below, you will find links to all of these artists and links to purchase their songs in the show notes from todays episode. Public EnemyCasey Shae of Grand Canyon Lyrics BornThe People BetweenThe Linda LindasThe Otis Redding FoundationJoan Baez "We Shall Overcome" 2010 is in the Public Domain.    

    Defending Britney: Pop Stardom & Mental Health - a discussion on Fireside

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2021 32:24


    On this TPR Fireside chat we talk about the Conservancy of Britney Spears, and how the pressures of fame may have contributed to her mental state. Our guests are former child performers, and media experts. 

    Track 20: Director Rob Roth on Blondie

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2021 23:21


    On this track, Kris and director Rob Roth talk about the short documentary, Blondie: Vivir En La Habana, on the heels of it's premiere at this year's Tribeca Film Festival. Learn about Rob's friendship with Debby Harry & the band, how the film got made, and what it was like to document a film in Havana Cuba. For more from Rob, check out his website. --We love to hear from you and yes, Text prose & RocknRoll takes requests! Please subscribe, rate, comment, then tell a friend! --About the Podcast: ‘TEXT PROSE AND ROCK N ROLL'- is the only podcast dedicated to the written account of musicians. From artist memoirs to band bios, and anything in between. You'll hear first accounts from those who lived the lifestyle; a Book Club that rocks - literally. It is Created, Hosted & Executive Produced by Kris Kosach. It is Produced & Edited by Charlene Goto of Go-To Productions. For more on the show, visit the website. Or follow us on Instagram  @TextproserocknrollFollow Kris on Social Media: @KrisKosachFollow Producer Char on Social Media: @ProducerChar 

    Fireside Chat - B-Side: Filmmaker & Journalist Suzanne Joe Kai

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2021 24:02


    Kris & Producer Char welcome their first official guest to their Fireside Chat conversations, filmmaker & journalist Suzanne Joe Kai, who debuted her documentary film, Like A Rolling Stone: The Life & Times of Ben Fong-Torres at this year's Tribeca Film Festival. For more details on the film, Like A Rolling Stone... check out their Tribeca Film Festival web page. This Episode was recorded and brought to you in part by the new Fireside Chat app... To hear this full, unedited conversation, check out all of Kris' past FC conversations HERE. --We love to hear from you and yes, Text prose & RocknRoll takes requests! Please subscribe, rate, comment, then tell a friend! --About the Podcast: ‘TEXT PROSE AND ROCK N ROLL'- is the only podcast dedicated to the written account of musicians. From artist memoirs to band bios, and anything in between. You'll hear first accounts from those who lived the lifestyle; a Book Club that rocks - literally. It is Created, Hosted & Executive Produced by Kris Kosach. It is Produced & Edited by Charlene Goto of Go-To Productions. For more on the show, visit the website. Or follow us on Instagram  @TextproserocknrollFollow Kris on Social Media: @KrisKosachFollow Producer Char on Social Media: @ProducerChar

    Fireside Chat - FEEDBCK: Most Offensive Songs

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2021 35:58


    Kris & Producer Char chat again with the Fireside Chat gang, this time talking about songs both past and present that we may love, but are offensive or run very fine lines of what is acceptable today.This Episode was recorded and brought to you in part by the new Fireside Chat app... To hear this full, unedited conversation, check out all of Kris' past FC conversations HERE. --We love to hear from you and yes, Text prose & RocknRoll takes requests! Please subscribe, rate, comment, then tell a friend! --About the Podcast: ‘TEXT PROSE AND ROCK N ROLL'- is the only podcast dedicated to the written account of musicians. From artist memoirs to band bios, and anything in between. You'll hear first accounts from those who lived the lifestyle; a Book Club that rocks - literally. It is Created, Hosted & Executive Produced by Kris Kosach. It is Produced & Edited by Charlene Goto of Go-To Productions. For more on the show, visit the website. Or follow us on Instagram  @TextproserocknrollFollow Kris on Social Media: @KrisKosachFollow Producer Char on Social Media: @ProducerChar

    Rock Talk: Music at the Tribeca Film Festival 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2021 23:16


    Tribecas is knows for great indie films, and a number of those are music related. Listen as we preview the music docs that caused waves at this Tribecas Film Festival this year.  HERE IS A LINK TO THE BLONDIE SOUNDTRACK MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: 

    Track 19: Vinyl Nation

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2021 20:33


    The vinyl record renaissance over the past decade has brought new fans to a classic format and transformed our idea of a record collector: younger, both male and female, multicultural. This same revival has made buying music more expensive, benefited established bands over independent artists and muddled the question of whether vinyl actually sounds better than other formats.Vinyl Nation digs into the crates of the record resurgence in search of truths set in deep wax: Has the return of vinyl made music fandom more inclusive or divided? What does vinyl say about our past here in the present? How has the second life of vinyl changed how we hear music and how we listen to each other?--As a Record Store Day exclusive, Vinyl Nation will be dropping a limited edition Blue Ray/DVD release on June 12. For more info on Kevin & Christopher, and all the latest on the film, visit the Vinyl Nation Website.Also follow the film on Socials, @VinylNationDoc on Facebook & Instagram.--We love to hear from you and yes, Text prose & RocknRoll takes requests! Please subscribe, rate, comment, then tell a friend! --About the Podcast: ‘TEXT PROSE AND ROCK N ROLL'- is the only podcast dedicated to the written account of musicians. From artist memoirs to band bios, and anything in between. You'll hear first accounts from those who lived the lifestyle; a Book Club that rocks - literally. It is Created, Hosted & Executive Produced by Kris Kosach. It is Produced & Edited by Charlene Goto of Go-To Productions. For more on the show, visit the website. Or follow us on Instagram  @TextproserocknrollFollow Kris on Social Media: @KrisKosachFollow Producer Char on Social Media: @ProducerChar 

    Rock Talk: Bingeworthy Music books and Docs for Memorial Day Weekend

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2021 15:31


    This time Char & Kris outline the best books and music documentaries to read and watch over the weekend. All are available for download, or to stream. No need to leave the house!  From the best music related books to the most entertaining documentaries, this list will be sure to have you laughing or crying, and definitely learning a thing or two. --We love to hear from you and yes, Text prose & RocknRoll takes requests! Please subscribe, rate, comment, then tell a friend! --About the Podcast: ‘TEXT PROSE AND ROCK N ROLL'- is the only podcast dedicated to the written account of musicians. From artist memoirs to band bios, and anything in between. You'll hear first accounts from those who lived the lifestyle; a Book Club that rocks - literally. It is Created, Hosted & Executive Produced by Kris Kosach. It is Produced & Edited by Charlene Goto of Go-To Productions. For more on the show, visit the website. Or follow us on Instagram  @TextproserocknrollFollow Kris on Social Media: @KrisKosachFollow Producer Char on Social Media: @ProducerChar

    Fireside Music Chat - Music Awards: Secrets & Snubs

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2021 60:31


    Last week, Kris & Producer Char dropped their first Fireside Chat TPR Episode, where they talked about the 2021 inductee class into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. This week, they continue the conversation, when Kris & a few other Fireside friends discuss Music Awards secrets and snubs. This Episode was recorded and brought to you in part by the new Fireside Chat app... Check out all of Kris' past FC conversations HERE. --We love to hear from you and yes, Text prose & RocknRoll takes requests! Please subscribe, rate, comment, then tell a friend! --About the Podcast: ‘TEXT PROSE AND ROCK N ROLL'- is the only podcast dedicated to the written account of musicians. From artist memoirs to band bios, and anything in between. You'll hear first accounts from those who lived the lifestyle; a Book Club that rocks - literally. It is Created, Hosted & Executive Produced by Kris Kosach. It is Produced & Edited by Charlene Goto of Go-To Productions. For more on the show, visit the website. Or follow us on Instagram  @TextproserocknrollFollow Kris on Social Media: @KrisKosachFollow Producer Char on Social Media: @ProducerChar

    Rock Talk: Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Inductees 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2021 23:16


    Kris, Producer Char and friends jump on their favorite new platform to chat about the newest recruits into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 2021. --We love to hear from you and yes, Text prose & RocknRoll takes requests! Please subscribe, rate, comment, then tell a friend! --About the Podcast: ‘TEXT PROSE AND ROCK N ROLL'- is the only podcast dedicated to the written account of musicians. From artist memoirs to band bios, and anything in between. You'll hear first accounts from those who lived the lifestyle; a Book Club that rocks - literally. It is Created, Hosted & Executive Produced by Kris Kosach. It is Produced & Edited by Charlene Goto of Go-To Productions. For more on the show, visit the website. Or follow us on Instagram  @TextproserocknrollFollow Kris on Social Media: @KrisKosachFollow Producer Char on Social Media: @ProducerChar

    Ma Rainey's "Shave 'Em Dry"

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2021 5:44


    MA RAINEY, the Mother of the Blues, has been credited for coining the term "The Blues", the genre that Rock and Roll is based on. She was among the first women to ever record music, and some scholars even point to her style as having an influence on Hip Hop. Ma is also the subject of an award-winning 2020 film starring Viola Davis and Chadwick Bozeman in his final role. But before it all, Ma made music. On this episode, Kris plays for you one of her earliest hits, Shave 'Em Dry.  

    B Side: How to sell a music documentary

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2021 21:35


    Kris again visit with filmmaker Chelsea Christer to find out how one gets their music documentary into film festivals, theaters and the hearts of music fans everywhere. 

    Where we've been and what's coming up

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2021 11:54


    SXSW. Willie Nelson. And a very exciting announcement of a very very exciting announcement. If you haven't listened recently, this is the episode to listen to. --We love to hear from you and yes, Text prose & RocknRoll takes requests! Please subscribe, rate, comment, then tell a friend! --About the Podcast: ‘TEXT PROSE AND ROCK N ROLL'- is the only podcast dedicated to the written account of musicians. From artist memoirs to band bios, and anything in between. You'll hear first accounts from those who lived the lifestyle; a Book Club that rocks - literally. It is Created, Hosted & Executive Produced by Kris Kosach. It is Produced & Edited by Charlene Goto of Go-To Productions. For more on the show, visit the website. Or follow us on Instagram  @TextproserocknrollFollow Kris on Social Media: @KrisKosachFollow Producer Char on Social Media: @ProducerChar

    Track 18: SXSW 2021 - Willie Nelson

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2021 10:19


    Country legend Willie Nelson ahs been on the move delighting audiences for 65 years...that is, until a worldwide pandemic shut down his tour. And yet, the country music legend couldn't be busier - with two upcoming books and one just released, plus a recent keynote at Austin's SXSW Festival, Willie has a lot to say.To get current tour and updates from Willie,  and to purchase his book, visit his website. --We love to hear from you and yes, Text prose & RocknRoll takes requests! Please subscribe, rate, comment, then tell a friend! --About the Podcast: ‘TEXT PROSE AND ROCK N ROLL'- is the only podcast dedicated to the written account of musicians. From artist memoirs to band bios, and anything in between. You'll hear first accounts from those who lived the lifestyle; a Book Club that rocks - literally. It is Created, Hosted & Executive Produced by Kris Kosach. It is Produced & Edited by Charlene Goto of Go-To Productions. For more on the show, visit the website. Or follow us on Instagram  @TextproserocknrollFollow Kris on Social Media: @KrisKosachFollow Producer Char on Social Media: @ProducerChar

    Track 17: Bleeding Audio or Digital Killed the Analog Star

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2021 40:25


    The Matches should have been as huge as 311, Blink182 and Bad Religion - all bands they were associated with. Only in their case, as they were coming up in music, something ugly was going down...It was the early aughts - a time when the RIAA and Napster dominated music instead of actual music. On this track of Text, Prose & RockNRoll, Kris chats with filmmaker Chelsea Christer & Matches bassist Justin SanSouci about their documentary Bleeding Audio, as it illustrates what was happening to up and coming artists at this dark time in music and the detrimental affect it had on them. Bleeding Audio is an award winning documentary, and will be continue screening at film festivals all over the world, including the Melbourne Documentary, Julien Dubuque,  Indy & NorthWest Film Festivals in the coming months... be sure to check out their website for all the latest info. Follow Bleeding Audio on Social Media: Instagram, Twitter & Facebook--We love to hear from you and yes, Text prose & RocknRoll takes requests! Please subscribe, rate, comment, then tell a friend! --About the Podcast: ‘TEXT PROSE AND ROCK N ROLL'- is the only podcast dedicated to the written account of musicians. From artist memoirs to band bios, and anything in between. You'll hear first accounts from those who lived the lifestyle; a Book Club that rocks - literally. It was Created, Hosted & Executive Produced by Kris Kosach. It was Produced & Edited by Charlene Goto of Go-To Productions. For more on the show, visit the website. Or follow us on Instagram  @TextproserocknrollFollow Kris on Social Media: @KrisKosachFollow Producer Char on Social Media: @ProducerChar    

    Track 16: Black Diamond Queens: African American Women and Rock and Roll

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2021 24:29


    From the dawn of rock and roll and even before there have been female artists. Women like Ma Rainey pushed the envelope with the Dirty Blues and musicians like Sister Rosette Tharpe have been recognized by the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame for their influence. But where is the recognition for the dozens of other women of color who pioneered Rock and Roll, as well as R&B, Soul and Pop?  On this episode Kris talks with Maureen Mahon -Associate Professor of Cultural Anthropology at NYU whose new book ‘Black Diamond Queens' highlights some of the lesser known voices in Rock and Roll's evolution, but whose stories have been largely untold until now.   For more from Maureen Mahon, and to purchase Black Diamond Queens, visit her website. --We love to hear from you and yes, Text prose & RocknRoll takes requests! Please subscribe, rate, comment, then tell a friend! --About the Podcast: ‘TEXT PROSE AND ROCK N ROLL'- is the only podcast dedicated to the written account of musicians. From artist memoirs to band bios, and anything in between. You'll hear first accounts from those who lived the lifestyle; a Book Club that rocks - literally. It was Created, Hosted & Executive Produced by Kris Kosach. It was Produced & Edited by Charlene Goto of Go-To Productions. For more on the show, visit the website. Or follow us on Instagram  @TextproserocknrollFollow Kris on Social Media: @KrisKosachFollow Producer Char on Social Media: @ProducerChar

    Track 15: Long Live Rock... Celebrate the Chaos

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2021 37:21


    Liner Notes:Long Live Rock...Celebrate the Chaos is a documentary that honors perhaps thee most important person in music bar none: the audience. In this episode, we'll hear from no shortage of stars, but this film flips the conventional rock doc on its head - with the rock stars not hailing one another, but instead you, the music fan. During this week's conversation, Kris hangs with music supervisor Jonathan McHugh, whose directorial debut explores the special bond between the artists and the fans in his new documentary. Long Live Rock will have an online premiere event on March 11 with a special Q&A to follow, then will be available to rent on March 11. Go to the Long Live Rock website to get all the details and purchase tickets. Follow Long Live Rock on Twitter (@LongLiveRockDoc) & Instagram (@LongLiveRockOfficialFilm)About Jonathan McHugh:Jonathan McHugh has been producing, directing and music supervising films and TV for decades. He has produced over 35 films and TV shows, music supervised over 75 films and produced many gold, platinum, Emmy and Oscar-nominated film and TV show soundtracks. McHugh has produced quality content while working at great companies like New Line Cinema/ Warner Brothers films, as well as Universal Records and Sony Records. --We love to hear from you and yes, Text prose & RocknRoll takes requests! Please subscribe, rate, comment, then tell a friend! --About the Podcast: ‘TEXT PROSE AND ROCK N ROLL'- is the only podcast dedicated to the written account of musicians. From artist memoirs to band bios, and anything in between. You'll hear first accounts from those who lived the lifestyle; a Book Club that rocks - literally. It was Created, Hosted & Executive Produced by Kris Kosach. It was Produced & Edited by Charlene Goto of Go-To Productions. For more on the show, visit the website. Or follow us on Instagram  @TextproserocknrollFollow Kris on Social Media: @KrisKosachFollow Producer Char on Social Media: @ProducerChar

    Track 14: Hardcore Punk

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2021 41:00


    Liner Notes: This time on Text Prose & RocknRoll, Kris is joined by author Nancy Barile who was front and center at the dawning of American Hardcore Punk. Her experience is the subject of her new memoir, "I'm Not Holding Your Coat" (Bazillion Points). When you think of hardcore punk, you might envision angry mobs of mohawked delinquents. You might not think of an award winning high school teacher who readily admits to once recognizing the merits of disco. But to hear Nancy Barile tell it, that's the idea behind punk: Do your own thing. In her new memoir, "I'm Not Holding Your Coat", Nancy explains what it was really like at the forefront of the punk movement and how she survived some of the most notorious hardcore shows ever. Nancy's book, "I'm Not Holding Your Coat" is available now and published by Bazillion Points. Purchase your copy here. Follow Nancy on Twitter & Instagram: @NancyBarile--We love to hear from you and yes, Text prose & RocknRoll takes requests! Please subscribe, rate, comment, then tell a friend! --About the Podcast: ‘TEXT PROSE AND ROCK N ROLL'- is the only podcast dedicated to the written account of musicians. From artist memoirs to band bios, and anything in between. You'll hear first accounts from those who lived the lifestyle; a Book Club that rocks - literally. It was Created, Hosted & Executive Produced by Kris Kosach. It was Produced & Edited by Charlene Goto of Go-To Productions. For more on the show, visit the website. Or follow us on Instagram  @TextproserocknrollFollow Kris on Social Media: @KrisKosachFollow Producer Char on Social Media: @ProducerChar

    Track 13: Rush in the 80s

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2021 27:21


    Liner Notes: This time on Text Prose & RocknRoll, Kris welcomes back Metal Expert Martin Popoff to talk about the latest book in his trilogy on the band RUSH: LIMELIGHT: Rush in the 80s.Martin has been called heavy metal's most widely recognized journalist" with 75 books on hard rock, heavy metal, and classic rock. He holds the unofficial record for the most music reviews with more than 7000 and counting. Now, he uses his metal expertise to tell the complete story of fellow Canadians in LIMELIGHT: Rush in the 80s. It is the second in the Rush Across the Decades series (ECW Press), and a must-have for any Rush enthusiast. Anthem: Rush in the 80s is available in Nook and HardcoverVisit Martin online  --We love to hear from you and yes, Text prose & RocknRoll takes requests! Please subscribe, rate, comment, then tell a friend! Special Thanks:  Martin Popoff, and ECW Press.Original music by Audiotronix.  --About the Podcast: ‘TEXT PROSE AND ROCK N ROLL'- is the only podcast dedicated to the written account of musicians. From artist memoirs to band bios, and anything in between. You'll hear first accounts from those who lived the lifestyle; a Book Club that rocks - literally. It was Created, Hosted & Executive Produced by Kris Kosach. It was Produced & Edited by Charlene Goto of Go-To Productions. For more on the show, visit the website. Or follow us on Instagram  @TextproserocknrollFollow Kris on Social Media: @KrisKosachFollow Producer Char on Social Media: @ProducerChar

    Looking forward to TPR in 2021...

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2020 29:02


    On this track of Text, Prose & Rock N Roll, Kris & Producer Char do a quick Year In Review as they bid farewell to the strangest year to launch a new podcast. Then they share some of books, films and other RockNRoll nods they are excited about in 2021. --About the Podcast: ‘TEXT PROSE AND ROCK N ROLL'- is the only podcast dedicated to the written account of musicians. From artist memoirs to band bios, and anything in between. You'll hear first accounts from those who lived the lifestyle; a Book Club that rocks - literally. It was Created, Hosted & Executive Produced by Kris Kosach. It was Produced & Edited by Charlene Goto of Go-To Productions. For more on the show, visit the website. Or follow us on Instagram and Facebook @TextproserocknrollFollow Kris on Social Media: @KrisKosachFollow Producer Char on Social Media: @ProducerChar

    Track 12: Chuck Berry

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2020 25:40


    Liner Notes:Chuck Berry has been hailed as the Father of Rock N Roll. The pied piper who ushered millions of teenagers into a new generation. But when Chuck left his stage presence behind, he was an entirely different person. On this track of Text, Prose & Rock N Roll, Kris speaks with Jon Brewer, whose new documentary uncovers - for the first time ever - the mysteries of Chuck Berry, and who this unique talent really was. In some way, Director Jon Brewer is the perfect person to document the life of Chuck Berry. He's no stranger to the music business, having spent decades working with David Bowie, Yes, and more before making music documentaries - the latest of which takes on the Father of Rock N Roll in a way no one else ever has. "Chuck Berry" is now available on Amazon, Apple and other platforms, as well as on DVD. Watch the official movie trailer here. --About the Podcast: ‘TEXT PROSE AND ROCK N ROLL'- is the only podcast dedicated to the written account of musicians. From artist memoirs to band bios, and anything in between. You'll hear first accounts from those who lived the lifestyle; a Book Club that rocks - literally. It was Created, Hosted & Executive Produced by Kris Kosach. It was Produced & Edited by Charlene Goto of Go-To Productions. For more on the show, visit the website. Or follow us on Instagram and Facebook @TextproserocknrollFollow Kris on Social Media: @KrisKosachFollow Producer Char on Social Media: @ProducerChar

    Track 11: Photographer Mark Weiss & The Decade That Rocked

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2020 36:33


    In this episode, Kris chats with photographer Mark Weiss about his new book "The Decade That Rocked" which features his photos over the years of rock n roll album covers, magazine features, live performances, and more! Be sure to visit Mark's website to learn more about the book, his podcast, and his upcoming events. --About the Podcast: ‘TEXT PROSE AND ROCK N ROLL'- is the only podcast dedicated to the written account of musicians. From artist memoirs to band bios, and anything in between. You'll hear first accounts from those who lived the lifestyle; a Book Club that rocks - literally. It was Created, Hosted & Executive Produced by Kris Kosach. It was Produced & Edited by Charlene Goto of Go-To Productions. For more on the show, visit the website. Or follow us on Instagram and Facebook @TextproserocknrollFollow Kris on Social Media: @KrisKosachFollow Producer Char on Social Media: @ProducerChar

    Best Books of 2020: A Text Prose & RocknRoll Holiday Special:

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2020 26:43


    Looking for great holiday gift ideas for the musically inclined? We highlight some of the best books of 2020, and classics too all with the audiophile in mind. You cannot go wrong wit this list. From audiobooks, to those for children, coffee table books, music history, artist memoirs and so much more. The Text Prose & RocknRoll Gift Giving Special is sure to  give you some great ideas, and some last minute tips too. ;) 

    Track 10 The Go-Gos

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2020 27:45


    When they burst onto the scene in the 80s, The Go-Gos became the darlings of MTV. But their rise to fame wasn't the bubblegum fairytale their image radiated.  Instead, it was filled with grit, and hard work and a punk rock ethic. This week we explore their journey from LA's tiny clubs to Madison Square Garden.  Special Thanks to Alison Ellwood and Kathy Valentine for being our guests. Thanks also to Lauren Klaiman, Joanna Salini and everyone at Showtime for their support. Be sure to visit our website for a link to this week's soundtrack and be sure to check out The Go-Gos documentary on Showtime. --About the Podcast: ‘TEXT PROSE AND ROCK N ROLL'- is the only podcast dedicated to the written account of musicians. From artist memoirs to band bios, and anything in between. You'll hear first accounts from those who lived the lifestyle; a Book Club that rocks - literally. It was Created, Hosted & Executive Produced by Kris Kosach. It was Produced & Edited by Charlene Goto of Go-To Productions. For more on the show, visit the website. Or follow us on Instagram and Facebook @TextproserocknrollFollow Kris on Social Media: @KrisKosachFollow Producer Char on Social Media: @ProducerChar

    BEST MUSIC DOCUMENTARIES OF 2020: A Text Prose & RocknRoll PLAYLIST

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2020 7:39


    This time on Text Prose & RocknRoll, we highlight the best Music Documentaries of the year. From Hip Hop to Pop; Country to Rock. This is a Text Prose & RocknRoll playlist. We created this podcast to highlight the stories behind the music industry. From memoirs to band bios and the occasional rock doc too. We are the only show of our kind. We are Text Prose & RocknRoll. 

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