The Tuxedo Cats Rocks and Dirt

In this one-year anniversary episode of Rocks and Dirt, we explore the vast musical library of Jimi Hendrix. Steve found it surprising that as a guitar player Todd‘s not more familiar with the songs, Mike is surprised the Jimi Hendrix tunes didn’t make it further up the charts, Todd was surprised the Rocks and Dirt podcast has only been around for one year. As always, you’ll learn behind-the-scenes facts and be more prepared for your next appearance on “Jeopardy!”

Does Kansas have Cornhole? Well, we know Kansas has corn! In this week's installment of The Tuxedo Cats’ Rocks and Dirt podcast, we take a close look at Kansas. Steve can tell you all there is to know about the band, Todd is not sure he cares for the band, Mike host the show and referees the conversation.  Then, we’re not in Kansas anymore. We’re talking about Cornhole! That’s right, and our friend Fletch joins us to explain all the fascinating details about the sport of Cornhole. You’ll love what you learn on this week's episode of Rocks and Dirt. A production of The Tuxedo Cats®! Can I work Cornhole into this conversation one more time! Cornhole!

This week the cool cats talk about the gangster of love and the space cowboy. Steve Miller is the rock subject of our Rocks and Dirt podcast. For the dirt, we go to the Texas Rangers who open their season with high hopes and a brand new stadium. Mike is so excited, he wore his metal cleats. Put me in coach! It’s Rocks and Dirt!

Deep Purple started in 1968 and are STILL ALIVE! Okay, with an almost entirely different line up, but still! You'll recognize Smoke on the Water, Space Truckin' and Highway Star. And after Highway Star, we smoothly segue into a discussion about Funny Car races. Seamless!  Listen as Steve shares his vast knowledge, Todd amazes with techy skills, and Mike starts false rumors. Celebrating our 30th episode! It's Rocks and Dirt!

An unlikely combination from three unlikely podcasters. Tonight we look at the prolific career of Creedence Clearwater Revival, a band that cranked out 27 singles in about an hour and a half. Actually, their career lasted a brief four years. But what a string of hits that remains a staple on classic rock stations to this day. Todd gave us a lesson on bull riding, a sport we knew little about, but learned it’s virtually in our back yard. A slew of dates and venues make bull riding very accessible to east Texans.  Check your local rodeo. Maybe they’ll play some CCR. 

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Southern Rockers from Jacksonville, Florida highlight a show complete with another Florida winner, the seemingly ageless Tom Brady of the surprisingly dominant Tampa Bay Buccaneers.Additional conversation involves the Super Bowl halftime performance of The Weeknd, and the ensuing mixed online reviews.Turn us on! It’s Rocks and Dirt!

Mike, Todd and Steve cover 50 years of classic rock history with The Toxic Twins, Aerosmith! Remembering where they were when (or trying to remember) and highlighting the hits of the band called “The Greatest American Rock and Roll Band”.And with the Super Bowl right around the corner, and while most of East Texas is all for our Whitehouse boy, Kansas City Chiefs quarterback  Patrick Mahomes (or as Todd calls him, the Half Billion Dollar Man), Mike can’t help but pull for the old guy, Bucs legendary QB Tom Brady.“If the plural of grief is grieves, and the plural of belief is believes, could the plural of Chiefs be Chieves”?Something to think about. On this week’s Rocks and Dirt!

So many Super Bowls, and so many Fleetwood Mac members! Both started in 1967, and both are featured in this week’s Rocks and Dirt!It was meant to be.So much information covered in 20 minutes. It’s educational and entertaining. It’s “Edu-taining”.Even though Todd’s eyes glazed over momentarily during the sports segment, we know you’ll be enlightened by this week’s...ROCKS AND DIRT!

The podcast had to be edited and reloaded to be accepted by some podcast platforms, so this a short trip backward. Immediately after the passing of Eddie VanHalen, we just couldn't get over it or stop talking about it. Steve and Mike's absence from the studio, didn't stop Todd from calling and continuing the stories that surrounded one of our favorite Rock Bands. So here's some dirt on Sammy Hagar and David Lee Roth. Also, an interesting bit of insight about Spain's yearly celebrated Bullfights!

Mike, Todd, and Steve ring in the yuletide with their favorite Holiday songs! Some you may easily guess, but others are so obscure you’ll wonder if they’re real. Of course, Steve offers behind the scenes insight from everything from the year they released to the roadies’ favorite color.Coach Joel checks in as well to give us his weekly update on the state-bound Lindale Football Eagles!All on this weeks Christmasy Rocks and Dirt!

If Mike sounds better on this week's Rocks and Dirt, it's: a) he's been gargling throat coatb) new pantsc) this week's featured artist is a Beatle! We honor George Harrison on the 19th anniversary of his passing and to commemorate the 50th anniversary of his classic album "All Things Must Pass". So many songs, so little time. Todd's nephew Joel checks in to borrow some money from his uncle, and brings an update on the soaring Lindale Eagles as they fight their way to the top of the Texas High School football state tournament! And we actually edit more of Steve's knowledge than most people even acquire in a lifetime! All on this installment of Rocks and Dirt!

We could spend a week on Eric Clapton. His history includes bands like The Yardbirds, The Bluesbreakers, Cream, Blind Faith, Derek and the Dominos, and an awesome solo career! We've condensed everything you need to know into just a few minutes. No doubt you'll be amazed at his story and you'll want to update your favorite playlists!The Lindale Eagles are having a great year and will go into the second round of the 2020 4A Division Playoffs! Coach and frequent Rocks and Dirt guest, Joel Rinlee will give us all the dirt! Good luck Lindale Eagles! We hope to talk to you about round 3!

Mike is in hog heaven as the Rocks and Dirt gang tackle two of his favorite topics: Paul McCartney and Wings, and the recent World Series played in Arlington Stadium. Join us as we enjoy clips of some of the best post-Beatle songs on the planet, and re-cap the baseball championship that finally came to Texas, but not really. "It ain't like it was back in the day, because back then all we had was Rocks and Dirt." (And I seem to remember baseball...)

In this episode of Rocks and Dirt we celebrate the life, music and influence of Eddie Van Halen. There’s no denying that Eddie changed the way people play the guitar. As listeners we expect more because of Eddie, and as players we strive for more excellence no matter what instrument we find ourselves playing.In sports we discuss the tragic end of Dak’s season as he’s broken an ankle, and we invite Lindale Eagles Football coach Joel Rinlee to give us the dirt on the Lindale football stats so far in 2020.It’s an information packed installment of “Rocks & Dirt” that you don’t want to miss!

Mike, Todd, and Steve get inspired by the southern rock of the Allman Brothers. They then vow to play some at their next gig, Thursday at Krazy Cajun.And as only he can, Steve deals the dirt about the Stars, Cowboys, and Rangers. All of whom, at various levels, have fallen short of the big prize.It’s classic rock and sports at its classiest and sportiest! It’s Rocks and Dirt!

This week the Rocks and Dirt Gang engage in a multi-media event! Not only do they bring the classic rock and sports banter we’ve come to love and expect, but they take a step out of the box and help teach Mrs. Dugger’s music class. Believe it or not, they’re actually helping mold young minds.As you watch/listen to this week’s conversation/jam session, keep in mind we’re highlighting some of the top songwriters of all time! Pay close attention. There just might be college credit in it for ya...

Stevie Ray Vaughan. His influences, his songs, and those influenced by him. The Texas guitar-slinging legend is remembered in the musical side of this week’s podcast, as well as recently departed baseball legends Tom “Terrific” Seaver and Lou Brock. All right here on this week’s episode of The Tuxedo Cats'® “Rocks and Dirt"!

Todd is alone in the studio. That ...should make you wonder what’s happening with The Tuxedo Cats “Rocks & Dirt” podcast. Scary, actually. He prank calls every Tuxedo Cat and won’t shut up about an upcoming “Funk and Disco Night,“ and The Dallas Stars. Get some of the details on this week’s episode of Rocks and Dirt! …and here are some other details http://www.outhousetickets.com/Event/13535-Tuxedo_Cats/https://texasmusiccity.net 

This week’s Rocks and Dirt Podcast has a Texas boogie flair, as well as some baseball lore. We dig deep into the half century career of everybody’s favorite Little Ol’ Band from Texas, ZZ Top. Steve particularly shines, spewing forth more ZZ knowledge than most podcasts could hope to contain. It’s why we call him “Steve-o-pedia”.We also review the 1970s baseball legend “Big Red Machine”. Many know some of the names of the World Champion Cincinnati Reds, but few could predict the emotional impact they would have on Mike. Even now he aspires to “get back in shape” and try out for center field in 2021.Once again Tuxedo Cats CEO Todd pushes all the right buttons and produces a fine podcast that is sure to please both Rockers and Jockers. It’s Rocks and Dirt! 

Strange times indeed but The Rolling Stones are alive and kicking so it ain’t all bad! Mike and Steve re-live or “flashback" on some of their favorite times growing up listening to the “Stones” and watching baseball ..in the actual stands! Todd’s ADD moment leads to a discussion on cardboard cutouts that’s very informative! And entertaining! It’s infotainment on this weeks installment of “Rocks & Dirt.” A production The Tuxedo Cats®

Again! Not as much sports "Dirt" in this podcast as we come to you live from Krazy Cajun Kitchen & Market! We discuss the music we love in front of a live audience, and perform the music ourselves! This is the 2nd set of the night and the band is pretty warmed up. WARNING this set rocks. 

Ok! Not as much sports "Dirt" in this podcast as we come to you live from Krazy Cajun Kitchen & Market! We discuss the music we love in front of a live audience, and rather than playing samples from the bands who recorded the tunes, we play them ourselves! You might notice the edits get a little longer as the band gets warmed up! Ha!The Tuxedo Cats always play two long sets. These are excerpts from the first set. Look for "Live from Krazy Cajun Part 2" very soon! BTW. The second set usually rocks HARD! So don't miss it!

In this episode of Rocks and Dirt, Todd is compared to Pink Floyd's David Gilmour, Mike is jealous of Kansas City Chiefs' quarterback Pat Mahomes, and Steve spews more facts and figures than is probably legal in one podcast. Special guest appearance by Mahomes family friend, Joe Rodriquez. #RocksAndDirt #TheTuxedoCats

"I didn't break up the Beatles, and I didn't shoot JFK." Pete Rose on the minor offense of betting on baseball, resulting in his lifetime ban, as compared to others who have done much worse. Mike has a thought or two about "Charlie Hustle", Major League Baseball's hit king. We also pay homage to Charlie Daniels, the legendary staple of southern rock, who passed away this week at age 83. Informative entertainment, it's "Info-tainment" on this week's Rocks and Dirt with Mike, Steve, and Todd! #TuxedoCats

Tim Letsch makes his R&D debut and approaches Steve-level knowledge about Toto, a legendary band many love but few know much about. Steve counters with a litany of Yogi-isms from the bio of New York Yankee great Yogi Berra. Join Tuxedo Cats' Mike, Todd, Steve, and Tim for Rocks and Dirt, and be the smartest guy at work tomorrow.

Join Tuxedo Cats Mike, Todd, and Steve for a spirited debate over the class and caliber of one BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN and his value in the annals of classic rock history. Even resident rock historian Steve admitted to just above average knowledge of “The Boss” from New Jersey, while Mike didn’t know as much as he thought he did. And as always, Todd knew exactly how much he knew.But when it comes to stumping the band, this week’s Rocks and Dirt guest, cycling enthusiast Robert Dodd from Tyler schooled us with information, statistics, and practical knowledge about all things bikes from Tour De France history to local bicycling laws. Our collective I.Q.s rose significantly, though some would argue they had nowhere else to go but up.This fine podcast was sponsored by Nutty’s Gourmet Peanut Butter in Jefferson, Texas. Mmm-MMM! That’s good eatin’ Aunt Bee!  

Join the Rocks and Dirt Guys for this special presentation with the heavies of heavy metal, Led Zeppelin. In this episode, Steve is in rare form, spouting stats, facts, and song titles like an auctioneer on First Monday. I don’t even know what that means. You’ll just have to tune in! We also take a trip down memory lane and run down the Dallas Championships teams, and guess which team comes out on top. I bet you get it in one try or my name isn’t Roger Staubach. So join Mike, Todd, and Steve for this week’s edition of Rocks and Dirt. You’ll not only learn a little bit about classic rock and sports, you’ll feel better about yourself too. Just like all the cool kids.A production of the Tuxedo Cats®

The Who and the What about the Who and the NBAToday’s RocksCast aka DirtCast is first a tribute to the Who, one of Mike’s key musical influences. Steve’s knowledge of the “Whogroup”, of course shines particularly bright, because, well, he’s still got all his brain cells. Todd, as always, is masterful at pushing buttons. After a quick and quirky commercial break for Rinlee Bros. Tractor and Service, (which pretty much saves the show) be sure to listen at about ten minutes in for the triumphant R&D debut of KVNE guy My Friend Fletch. This night-time radio jock and former round baller not only helps us solve the controversial state of the NBA, he’s also very, very clean.Don’t miss this special Rocks and Dirt episode. You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, and you just may want to call your loved ones. Please drive carefully, and join us each week! 

The Rocks and Dirt gang reel in a whopper with local rocker/angler Steve Terry. Steve not only brought  the goods on the how to, the where to, and the why to fish, but he knows a thing or two about 70s classic rock, too.We swap stories on everything from guitar heroes, to long solos, and the one that got away. We also introduce a new sponsor in Cable’s Roofing, and launch the debut the Rocks and Dirt Players!It’s one tall tale after the next on this episode of R&D!

Unlike Todd... Scott is very humble about his musical background. You almost have to pry it out of him, but he opens up and answers our questions about playing with Merle Haggard, Johnny Lee and many more! Friend of the band Jimmy Simmons came on to school us about NASCAR and finds himself having to defend baseball before he can get away, as Todd wants to move auto racing into the "Americas Sport" position. Don't miss this episode of Rocks & Dirt. A production of The Tuxedo Cats®

Just how bad does Bob Dylan’s voice have to get before it implodes entirely? Mike, Steve and Todd lament the tragic vocal demise of one of classic rock’s most respected songwriters.And…Clearly shaken by the absence of baseball, Mike turns to his pals for any glimpse of hope in not only our beloved Texas Rangers chances in the 2020 standings, but the chances they’ll even show up.You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, and we all just may learn a little bit about ourselves. This week on Rocks and Dirt.

"You know... when I was a kid, all we had was rocks and dirt. And I seem to remember baseball." - Mike Harper What do you get when you mix Beatles and Cowboys? One riveting podcast of Rocks and Dirt!When Mike, Todd, and Steve signed on to this week's show, little did they know they were going to be greeted by Todd's sports-nut nephew Joel, who brought the Cowboy goods and taught our hosts a thing or two about football! Once and for all, we determined what America's Team should do about the quarterback position this year. Obviously, the next thing to do is ring up Cowboy owner Jerry Jones. Problem solved! About halfway through the program, (once Mike recovered after being mopped all over the proverbial sports floor), he quickly transitioned to a topic in which he could keep up: The Fab Four. It seems the last album the Beatles released is now over 50 years old! (Ouch!) Learn a little history about "Let It Be" and some of the songs therein. Steve even gives a go at a short solo of one of the tracks! STEEEVE! We invite you to join us each Friday with another installment of Rocks and Dirt! It's classic rock and sports. It's information and entertainment. It's Infotainment. A production of The Tuxedo Cats ®

Join us for our first installment of Rocks and Dirt, a podcast production of The Tuxedo Cats. With your host Mike Harper, Doctor of Rock and Sports Steeeve, and producer Todd. Rocks and Dirt is an ongoing discussion about all things Classic Rock and Sports. The following is the premier show summary. (Spoiler alert!)In our pilot episode, Mike and Todd lay the foundation for this future award-winning podcast by setting the format groundwork.* MIKE hosts the show.* STEVE knows the stuff.* TODD interjects the randomness. About half way into the program, Steve joined us by phone to share his extensive expertise regarding the RUSH album 2112. Just when he was about to give a contrast/comparison analysis of the project and its potential parallel to world peace, Mike pulled the plug and began wrapping up the show. Todd began fabricating facts, rolled the credits, and cued the theme music.We're sure you and your family will be delighted each and every week with their highly caffeinated hi-jinx. We'll laugh, we'll cry, and we'll learn a little bit about ourselves. It's information and entertainment. We like to call it: IN-FO-TAINMENT And if you play your cards right, their just might be college credit in it for ya.Join us!