Westcoastramble

Hey Axle, is that the end of Rhythm Collision? Say it ain't so!

Guitars, guitars, guitars. Shakedown Tim is here to play and tell you how a guy from the heart of Europe ends up playing the blues in a Mississippi juke joint..... and other tales. This is a good one!

Talking with Big Sandy, on the road in Europe and West Coast tour with The Blasters, Jeff West has a new record coming out and Big Sandy Jeff and you go against each other in "Name that tune!"

We've been watching BopFlix videos on youtube for the last 3 years. It's one of the best ways to find new music. The videos are shot raw, in one take and capture all the energy that makes rock and roll great. Let's talk with Producer Chris Magee about Bop Flix. 

How did Buddy Holly change Rock and Roll? The Strat, The coin flip, the Good and bad documentaries / bio pics. Click on this you might learn something.

Johnny & Jaalene just came out with a new album, a new video and a New Old Sound. Recorded live at the Beatnik Bandito. We are talking about their all star band and discovering a fresh take on some great tunes. Listen to this now!

The Moondawgs Reunion. its been 30 years since Big Sandy's first band played together. Let's talk about Radio City ion Anaheim, The Wild Cats, The Teds, The Ravens and good times. We will see you all at the Rhythm Collision in January

The Deluxe Brothers playing in studio. Jeffs has a Garden! And get ready for more bands on Westcoast Ramble Gears. We've got great shows coming up that you can be a part of!

We caught Pope Paul inbetween tours. If you want to know what happens on the road with a touring band listen to this......And Jeff West has a few things to say about the road too.

We've both got new music for you,  Did you ever write a song and wonder where the idea cam from? Probably from something you heard before. No shame, that's how it's done.

Listen to this right now! Some of Jeffs favorite Halloween songs, Jeff dug through his house, garage and back yard to find these old records.

You might have heard of some of these, or maybe you have never heard these before. 

Who are the Cheeky Few? American tales of Winnebagos, Rock n Roll, Irish and X.  Download and listen now!

You wanted guitars!! You got um. Two of the best, Tommy Harkenrider and LA Legend Kid Ramos! Talkin, playing guitars. Listen to this one you might learn something. We did. 

Tom presents 3 great rockabilly songs through the last 60 years. Jeff keeps trying to celebrate the Summer of Love with 3 of his selections. A must listen!!!!

Jeff, Tom and Abby Judge the best bumpers from past WCR episodes. Hear bumpers by Rockin Rebels, Colony Boys, Big Sandy and more. Whos is the best at coming up with musical Jingles on the fly??? find out. Plus  What happened at the Nashville Boogie? Abby was there.

The Outlaw Daddies are in Studio. They've got a new CD out and alot to say about local roots music, guitars and Jeff introduces us to "Rap a billy"! 

Live in front of our first audience, "Stump off" with Richie Valens trivia, Jeff talks about freaking his neighbors out with a skipping record, JP, Anthony, Dave and the Pope all join in on the "Bumpers" We had a good time, you need to listen in. 

Echo Sparks in Studio, why haven't you listened yet? Folk, Rockabilly and OC "Twang" Download this!

This week The Colony Boys are rock and rolling the studio.  A group of young guys playing it "the Right Way!"

Hey Big Sandy, How did it all start for you?, Stories from the road, Grand Ole Opry, Paul McCartney , plus Big Sandy and Jeff Trivia "Stump off"

This week we skip the music and bring you some of our favorite movie qoutes, they might be some of yours too. We've gne plum Hollywood!

The Rockin Rebels past and present. How they helped get alot of us into this music. 1981 KROQ, Bingenheimer, X, Blasters, Red Devils, Jimmy and the Mustangs.  Plus a new CD "Road Trip"

Rockabilly, touch of hot jazz. And Jeff is still mad at Gary Busey about The Buddy Holly Story

What is a "Witwood" ? Sounds like the Buck Owens meets Everly Brothers in my opinion, but judge for yourself. Great Stories and Music from our own Jeff West.

Pope Paul and the Illeagals. OC music scene (Good or Bad??), meeting your heros while gigging with them. Plus 4 Pope Paul origionals!!!!

The Rayford Brothers on Westcoast Ramble! Banjos, Rock and Roll and Batman. 

How do you make a living playing music? Hanly Page will tell you. He's been doing it since 1962!

The Altar Billies are in Studio. Staight ahead Rock n Roll

What happened the night The Beatles were on the Ed Sullivan show? What happened to Jeffs Beatles wig? 13 Beatles questions, play along at home!  

Jeff reveals a country hit from his relatives in the Osarks, The tale of Bud and Travis 

This week Jeff shows off 3 of his favorite Novelty Records from his youth. Will he every tell his Mother the Truth? And how come musicans don't holler during solos any more? Tom gives you 5 examples of great "Hollering"

This week Abby Girl and The Real Deal!, Facebook posts, Aretha and more.

Tom and Jeff's almost favorite Elvis song. What happens in Memphis? Tom's Uncle shared the big screen with Elvis????? What happened?

This Episode, Tom and Jeff present thier "songs of the week"  Old stories: does Jeff join a hero on stage in front of thousands when asked? What was s great about Levi Dexter at Radio City Anaheim 1983? Listen in, let us know.