Podcasts about Chicopee

Baxie talks with Steely Dan biographer Brian Sweet. His book “Steely Dan: Reeling in the Years” is about to be released on paperback this August. The book is the definitive story about how Donald Fagan and Walter Becker became two of the most unlikely Rock Stars in history. Brian follows the story that took them from being reclusive song writers at Bard College, to reluctantly performing on stage, to refusing to play live so that they could focus all of their attention on writing and producing some of the most flawless albums ever recorded. Such an amazing story! Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and on the Rock102 app! Brought to you by Metro Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Chicopee!

Baxie talks to Bryan Small from the legendary LA band The Hangmen! Bryan's career has taken him for one hell of a ride. From having a major record label ruin their first album by mixing it without the band's permission or input, to their second album being shelved by another major record label, to fighting years of addition, to reforming the band eleven years later—only to release the best music of their career. It's a truly wild story from one the best kept secrets in music! Listen on Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify, and to the Rock102 app! Brought to you by Metro Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Chicopee!

Baxie talks to author/filmmaker David Leaf. For more the last 47 years David has been the trusted friend and biographer for Brian Wilson of The Beach Boys. In his latest book “SMiLE: The Rise, Fall, and Resurrection of Brian Wilson” recounts the story of pop music's greatest lost album and how it came back to life. This is the single greatest story in the history of pop music. And David Leaf, who also made the brilliant documentary “Beautiful Dreamer: Brian Wilson and the Story of SMiLE” (2004), has done an incredible job of diving even deeper into the story. It's an amazing conversation! Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and on the Rock102 app! Brought to you by Metro Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Chicopee.

Baxie talks to singer/songwriter/guitar player Mark Waldoch from Hallelujah Ward! For the last 25 years Mark has been a legend in the music scene in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Having lived in Milwaukee for more than a decade, I know the city well. And as it turns out, Mark and I have a lot in common. More importantly, his band Hallelujah Ward has just released their first full length record "Everybody Swoons". And to be honest, this may be the best record to come out of the city of Milwaukee in years! That's not only one hell of a compliment. It's meant with total sincerity. Hallelujah Ward is outstanding! Also be sure to check out their 2024 EP "I Forced Myself to Live, Charlie Bee". Listen to the interview on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and on all Rock102 digital platforms! Brought to you have Metro Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Chicopee!

Baxie welcomes back two-time Grammy nominee Tracy Bonham! Tracy is about to her release her latest album “Sky Too Wide” on June 6th! This is Tracy first new album of new music in nearly a decade. Tracy talks about the record what took so long to release it! On top of that, Tracy has added some exceptionally well-executed updates on some her best songs. Tracy will be coming back to Boston on June 30th at the City Winery! A really great interview from one of my favorite guests! Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and on all Rock102 digital platforms! Brought to you by Metro Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Chicopee!

Dystopian fiction is all the rage these days. But back in the 1800s one of the bestselling books in the United States was a work of utopian fiction, about a guy who falls asleep in 1887 and accidentally time travels to the year 2000. The book, called “Looking Backward” launched political parties, communal living projects, and inspired a generation of architects and city planners. Check out the Bellamy House in Chicopee, the Bradbury Building in Los Angeles, and read Looking Backward for free on Project Gutenberg. 

Baxie speaks with Steve Barton from Translator! While most people will remember the band from their 1982 hit “Everywhere That I'm Not” the story behind Steve's career is absolutely incredible! Steve has just released a new collection of singles that he's released 25 years called "Juggling Lightening: The Singles Collection". Meanwhile, Liberation Hall records has just released a previously unavailable live recording from Translator's final show before breaking up in 1986! The name of that new album is called, "Beyond Today: Live at The Farm, San Francisco 1986". And oh yeah, Steve is also working on his ninth solo album which is expected to come out later this year! But that's not the half of it! The story behind Steve's career is nothing short of amazing! Listen on Apple, Spotify, YouTube, and on the Rock102 app! Brought to you by Metro Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Chicopee!

Baxie welcomes back Barry Andrews from Shriekback! Barry has just released Shriekback's 18th album, “Monument!”. Barry not only talks about the album, but he also talks about starting the band in mid-80's with the late Dave Allen (former bass player with the Gang of Four) who died last month at the age of 69. Barry (the former keyboard player and original member of my favorite band-XTC) talks about the idea of aging, touring, playing solo, and about his very specific thoughts about releasing his music! Great catching up with one of music's true originals! Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and on all Rock102 digital platforms! Brought to you by Metro Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Chicopee!

Baxie talks to Christian Dryden—lead singer, songwriter, and bass player for The Ritualists! The band is about to release their third album “Too Pure to Cure” next week. It's absolutely fantastic! Christian talks about the record, playing live, the craft of songwriting and a whole lot more. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and on all of Rock102's digital platforms! Brought to you by Metro Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Chicopee.

Baxie talks with legendary vocalist Alison Moyet! In an extremely rare interview Alison talks about her amazing journey from becoming the lead singer of the 1980's synth-pop duo Yazoo with Vince Clark (Depeche Mode, Erasure) to selling more than 23 million albums as a solo artist! It's a career that seen the release of 32 singles—including 9 of them that have cracked the British Top 10! Her 10th solo album “Key” was released several months ago. And as expected it's amazing! Alison rarely grants interviews. So, this was a special treat! Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and on the Rock102 app! Brought to you by Metro Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Chicopee

Baxie talks to Detroit rock legend Loren Molinare from The Dogs! The Dogs were a band that were contemporaries of The Stooges and the MC5 but were unfortunately blackballed for playing too loudly—louder than Iggy and the Stooges!!!! Loren has great stories that include opening for Bob Seger, meeting Kiss on their first day in New York, and sharing management with Van Halen! Loren's latest project is with the band The Slamdinistas. Their latest album, “Wild and Restless”, will be released on April 25th. It's an absolute blast! Just an amazing guest! Listen on Apple, Spotify, YouTube, and on the Rock102 app! Brought to you by Metro Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Chicopee

Baxie talk with singer/songwriter Eef Barzelay from the band Clem Snide. Eef is about to release the band's tenth album on May 2nd entitled Oh Smokey. It's an absolutely stunning album from a guy who has been called one of the most underappreciated songwriters of his generation. Clem Snide will be coming to the Warehouse in Somerville on April 10th and to ConnArtists in Southbury, CT on April 11th. Absolutely amazing! Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and on the Rock102 app! Brought to you by Metro Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Chicopee!

Back for round two, we welcome King Supreme Da Don

It's a SPECIAL BONUS EPISODE as Baxie talks with drummer Richie Onori and keyboardist Stevie Stewart from Sweet! Sweet's history is a long and complicated one. On one hand it's a band that sold more than 35 million albums with classic hits like Ballroom Blitz, Fox on the Run, and Love is Like Oxygen. Since then, three of the original members formed their own separate versions of the band—often operating at the same time. In 2008 original bass player Steve Priest formed his own versions of the band. Sadly in 2020, Steve Priest died at the age of 72. However, both Steve Priest and his family bestowed the responsibility of curating the Sweet's legacy to Richie Onori and Stevie Stewart. They not only continued as Sweet they've also recorded new material. It's an incredibly interesting story. One that offers a new take on what it means to keep a rich musical heritage intact. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and on the Rock102 app! Brought to you by Metro Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Chicopee!

Baxie talks to singer/songwriter/radio host Keith Roth! Keith is not only the current lead singer for The Dictators, he is also the co-host of the Rock Strap podcast. It's a podcast in which he and his co-host comedian Don Jamieson talk to Rock guys about their favorite sports teams. On top of this Keith has also been a longtime radio host on Hair Nation and Ozzy's Boneyard. Keith talks all about that plus his longtime collaboration with the late David Johansen and Sylvain Sylvain of the New York Dolls and many others (having appeared on more than 50 albums over the last 25 years). Keith has just released his excellent debut solo album titled "The Law of Diminished Return”. This was a really good one! Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and the Rock102 app! Brought to you by Metro Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Chicopee!!!

In 1983 Kajagoogoo released their first single, “Too Shy”. The song became a massive international hit in Great Britain, the US, Canada, Japan, Germany, The Netherlands, Sweden, Belgium, and about a half dozen other countries. The song was so huge that EMI were pressing 35,000 copies a day to keep up with demand! My guest this week on BAXIES MUSICAL PODCAST is former lead singer Limahl. Limahl talks about that song, getting fired from the band, reforming, and the release of his other international hit “Never Ending Story”. Limahl also talks about his upcoming single—an incredible retooling of “Horse With No Name” by America. Just an incredible story. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and on the Rock102 app! Brought to you by Metro Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Chicopee!

Baxie speaks with singer/songwriter Chris Berardo. Chris Berardo and The DesBerardos have just released their long-awaited fourth album, “Wilder All the Time”. It's a deeply personal record that's easily among the best work of his career! Chris talks about the record, playing live, and his travels from New York to Los Angeles to his current home in Norwalk, Connecticut. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and on the Rock102 app! Brought to you by Metro Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram in Chicopee!

Baxie talks to Frank Meyer from the Street Walkin' Cheetahs! After more than 30 years Frank is about to release his very first solo album, “Living Between the Lines”. Frank has not only played with the likes of James Williamson from The Stooges, FEAR!, Handsome Dick Manitoba from The Dictators, Sylvain Sylvain from the NY Dolls, and Wayne Kramer from The MC5–he's written several books about the Ramones, Van Halen, and fatherhood and Dave Mustaine from Megadeth. He's also been an award-winning documentary filmmaker maker, a producer for NBC, and a content director for Fender guitars. He also happens to be the older brother of actor Breckin Meyer! Some amazing stories from one of the hardest working guys ever! Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and on the Rock102 app! Brought to you by Metro Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Chicopee!

It's a special repost of my interview with Frank Bello of Anthrax! Originally posted in November 2021, Frank talks openly about the band, meeting Kiss, his upbringing, and about the tragic loss of his brother. This is one of my favorite episodes! Frank is one of the most genuinely down to earth guests I've had in the podcast! Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and on the Rock102 app! Bright to you by Metro Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Chicopee!

Baxie talks with Keely Martin from the LA/Boston based Indie band Mediocre! After releasing several critically successful singles Keely, along with her partner Piper Torrison, have just released their official full-length debut album “Growth Eater”. Don't be confused by the name—-this band is anything but mediocre! Mediocre is a band that's every bit as reflective as they are playful and energetic. Such great stuff that shows an amazing amount of promise! Coming Monday on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and on the Rock102 app! Brought to you by Metro Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Chicopee!

Baxie welcomes back Professor Hugo Burnham from Gang of Four! On April 18th Gang of Four will kick off their final tour of the United States beginning in Westport, CT on April 18th, two days later they'll appear at the Chrystal Ballroom in Boston. Their brilliant 1979 album “Entertainment!” is about to celebrate its 45th anniversary. And Gang of Four will be performing it in its entirety. Since initially leaving the band in 1984 Hugo has gone on to playing sessions with PiL, ABC, and several others. He also served as the manager for Shriekback and Julian Cope. He's also served as an A&R Representative for Island Records as well. More recently he's enjoyed a successful academic career—having served as the Dean of Students at the New England Institute of Art in Boston. He's also served as a professor at Emerson and is currently managing the internship program at Endicott College in Beverly, Mass! A truly fascinating guy! Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and on the Rock102 app. Brought to you by Metro Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Chicopee

Baxie talks to Tex Mosley--the lead singer and guitar player from the Neverland Ranch Davidians! Their latest album “Shout it on the Mountain” is set for release on February 7th. It's the follow-up to their 2023 self-titled debut album which was praised by Iggy Pop, Henry Rollins, and Little Steven! It's a powerful combination of Punk, R&B, Soul, and Rockabilly. And it's just fantastic! Listen on Apple, Spotify, YouTube, and on the Rock102 app! Brought to you by Metro Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram in Chicopee

Dive into the explosive world of dance with Loren Dermody and Derek Piquette as they unpack the groundbreaking Prodigy Dance Convention and the rising importance of acro in performance. From viral University of Minnesota routines to insights from UDA Nationals, this episode reveals why dance teams are transforming the performing arts landscape. Get the inside scoop on the upcoming Accelerate Acro Convention and discover how acro skills are revolutionizing dance, commercials, and professional performances. Tune in for an electrifying journey through the future of movement! About Derek Piquette Derek Piquette, a multifaceted artist from Chicopee, MA, began his dance journey at 10. A principal dancer in Carmen and The Maid, he gained recognition on Season 12 of So You Think You Can Dance, finishing top 4 and touring. Derek founded Intrepid Dance Company in 2017, directing and choreographing its debut, "HER." Starring as the "Trickster" in Cirque Du Soleil's KOOZA, Derek also reached the finals on NBC's World Of Dance Season 3. As a teacher and choreographer, Derek contributed to renowned organizations like CLI Studios and judged competitions. Choreographing 350+ award-winning pieces since 2014, he left a mark on Dance Moms, Disney Channel's Backstage, and So You Think You Can Dance. Derek's passion extends to mentoring young dancers globally, leaving a lasting impact through his exceptional teaching approach and inspiring them to excel in dance. Follow Derek on IG: https://www.instagram.com/derekpiquette/ Prodigy Dance Convention: https://www.prodigydanceconvention.com/ Accelerate Acro Convention: https://accelerateacroconvention.com/ If you'd like more amazing content more tips and ideas check out our Acrobatic Arts Channel on YouTube. Subscribe Now! Connect with Acrobatic Arts on your favourite social media platform: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/acrobaticarts/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Acroarts Twitter: https://twitter.com/acrobatic_arts/ Learn more and register for our programs at AcrobaticArts.com

Baxie talks to Argentinian singer/ songwriter/ producer/ drummer/ and record executive LAU (Laura Fares). Now residing in Barcelona, LAU is an incredible talent who has seamlessly used her flexibility to transform from a studio musician to releasing what many believe is a modern synth-pop classic on her own record label (Aztec Records). Really interesting stuff! Coming up Monday on Apple Podcast, Spotify, YouTube, and on the Rock102 app! Brought to you by Metro Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Chicopee!

On Episode 123 of the Guest Speaker Series, we are joined by R&B sensation Dylan Reese exclusively at The Record Co. in Boston. Originally from Chicopee, MA and now residing in LA, Dylan has steadily been on the rise within his artistry as he's toured the country multiple times, and worked with legends such as Musiq Soulchild, Twista, Paul Wall, and additionally opened for Jon Bellion on his first ever tour. Dylan, who used to be a rapper, discusses his lifelong love for R&B music and explains how he's finally making the kind of music he truly always wanted to make, especially on the heels of his latest full-length release ‘EARTHQUAKE' which received critical acclaim. Dylan shares plenty of his musical journey, but also drops a ton of gems and free game for independent artists who are trying to make a profitable and livable career in the music industry, something Dylan has accomplished for years. His goal is to pay it forward and provide as much advice for artists as possible. Mike & Dylan also have a thorough and enlightening conversation about the beauty of being told “no”, and the need to have irrational confidence within the industry, as well as what proper “artist etiquette” looks like from multiple aspects. Dylan also discusses a variety of topics, including his college basketball career and being coined “the R&B Luka Doncic”, why he's never gotten his driver's license, a surprising fact about Channing Tatum, a crazy story about a night in a Minneapolis motel, and so much more. Follow Dylan Reese on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dylanreesemusic/ Stream 'EARTHQUAKE' on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/1Hz9c3nEnpUYBzkgQKymig?si=poT01KhzR4KbBFuma3K8pg Stream 'EARTHQUAKE' on Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/album/earthquake/1713814422 Check out our studio, AOA Studios, and book a session or service with us: https://www.aoastudios.org/inquiriesbooking Follow our social media and blogs Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/turntableteachers/?hl=en Tik Tok - https://www.tiktok.com/@turntableteachers Blog - https://www.turntableteachers.com/blog Shop - https://www.turntableteachers.com/shop Subscribe to our streaming services Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-turntable-teachers/id1448694925 Google Play - https://playmusic.app.goo.gl/?ibi=com.google.PlayMusic&isi=691797987&ius=googleplaymusic&apn=com.google.android.music&link=https://play.google.com/music/m/Icujt6fhi2je7zzfxjkr7glcowe?t%3DThe_Turntable_Teachers%26pcampaignid%3DMKT-na-all-co-pr-mu-pod-16 Soundcloud - https://soundcloud.com/user-538618877 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4UJh499meoTP5wV2b2jrb0?si=EMaTjq9CR2-_zA6orKQNEQ

What a treat it was to talk to Stan who has been in the mountain biking space a long time! We will need a part two of this soon as we only fit about half the discussions we wanted to. We chatted about everything from his early days when mountain biking barely existed, to current day and everything in between. We also touched on his trail work and being a USFS Certified Sawyer, favorite saws, favorite bikes and soooo much more. His group is also responsible for two of the most used mtb trail systems Chicopee and Jake/Bull MTN, along with 7 other trail systems. Catch ya a listen of this local legend! Disclaimer: This guest has a dry sense of humor. If you get offended by a comment he makes, it was probably a bad joke. His humor is like a dry red wine. You don't realize till the next day that you drank too much. https://www.negasorba.org/

Baxie speaks with Steve Smith of The Vapors! While most people remember The Vapors for their classic New Wave hit “Turning Japanese” (1980), their two studio albums were loaded with great songs that deserved equal attention. In 2016 The Vapors reformed after a 35-year hiatus. And this March they will release their latest album “Wasp in a Jar”. And it's exceptionally good! Steve talks about the new record, being discovered by Bruce Foxton from The Jam, and about getting back in the road. The Vapors will be coming to the Bosch Theater at the Wang Center in. Boston on August 1st as part of the Lost 80's Live tour—-which includes Big Country, Flock of Seagulls, General Public, Josie Cotton, Belouis Some, and China Crisis! Coming Monday on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and on the Rock102 app! Brought to you by Metro Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Chicopee!

Baxie talks with the legendary Brian James. Brian talks about co-founding The Damned—the first British punk band to release a single with "New Rose" (October of 1976). The Damned were also the British Punk band to release an album with "Damned Damned Damned "(February of 1977). They were also the first British Punk band to tour the United States (April of 1977). Brian talks about forming the band and why he left. He also talks about playing with Iggy Pop and about his years with the late Stiv Bators (The Dead Boys) in forming the Lords of the New Church, and the band he formed with Wayne Kramer of the MC5, Stewart Copeland from The Police, Duff McKagan from Guns & Roses, and Clem Burke from Blondie called the Racketeers! Just awesome!!! Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, the Rock102 website, and on the Rock102 app! Brought to you by Metro Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Chicopee!

This week, in Chicopee, Massachusetts, who could have brutally killed a happy, bubbly, very cool young woman in her own home? It's a mystery, but detectives have DNA, some very small shoe prints, and a name, written on a white board to go on. When a suspect is found, he has many different stories to tell, including one that has him risk his life to save hers. But it's all a lie, and the only question is, will the jury believe any of it??Along the way, we find out that central Massachusetts LOVES kielbasa, that having a famous name won't get you a great job, and that when your DNA is under a victim's fingernails, you better have a pretty good explanation!!New episodes every Thursday!Donate at: patreon.com/crimeinsports or go to paypal.com and use our email: crimeinsports@gmail.comGo to shutupandgivememurder.com for all things Small Town Murder & Crime In Sports!Follow us on...twitter.com/@murdersmallfacebook.com/smalltownpodinstagram.com/smalltownmurderAlso, check out James & Jimmie's other show, Crime In Sports! On Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, Wondery, Wondery+, Stitcher, or wherever you listen to podcasts!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Baxie talks with Cyril Jordan from the legendary Flamin' Groovies! The Groovies were formed in 1965 in San Francisco and have existed in one form or another ever since. This is a band that was loved by both The Rolling Stones, Elton John, and many others. But at the same time played an enormous role in psychedelia, power pop, garage rock, R&B, and proto-punk. Cyril has seen it all. And the stories?!? Amazing!!! This is an insanely interesting and wild conversation with one of the most enduring legends in music. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and on the Rock102 App. Brought to you by Metro Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Chicopee!

It's a special encore presentation of my interview with Prescott Niles from The Knack (April 2022). Prescott talks about the legendary rise and fall of one of the fastest selling groups of the late 1970's! While most people remember The Knack for their 1979 single, "My Sharona", the story behind The Knack and what would happen next is absolutely amazing! Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and the Rock102 app! Brought to you by Metro Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Chicopee!

This week it's a classic episode from May of 2022 with my guest R. Stevie Moore—the Godfather of Home Recording! With more than solo 500 albums Stevie is arguably the most prolific musical artist in history. But that's not even the impressive part. Stevie is an uncompromising musical genius whose body of work is crammed with incredible pieces of music. He is a singularly unique talent with a vital wealth of creativity that defies explanation. You simply have to dive right in and listen for yourself. One of my all-time favorite interviews…EVER! Listen on Apple Podcasts, SoundCloud, Spotify, YouTube, and on the Rock102 app! Brought to you by Metro Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Chicopee.

Baxie talks to Rock journalist Dan Epstein. Dan has written for Rolling Stone, the LA Times, Spin, USAToday, Guitar World, and many others. His latest book, “Now You're One of Us: The Incredible Story of Redd Kross” tells the amazing tale of “THE MOST IMPORTANT BAND IN AMERICA”! We talk about the book, the band, the documentary film about the band by Andrew Reich “Born Innocent “, and their self-titled double album which was also released this year. Dan is also the author of two books about 1970's era baseball entitled “Stars and Strikes: Baseball and America in the Bicentennial Summer of 1976” and “Big Hair and Plastic Grass”. We also talk about his amazing Substack “Jagged Time Lapse”! A total blast! Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, the Rock102 YouTube channel, Rock102.com, and on the Rock102 app! Brought to you by Metro Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Chicopee!!!

Baxie talks to singer/songwriter/guitarist Soph Nathan from the band Our Girl! The band has just released their first album in six years— “The Good Kind”. The record is the long awaited follow up to their critically acclaimed debut album, “Stranger Today”. Both records are Shoegaze classics! Be sure to listen to songs like "Something About Being a Woman", "What You Told Me", and "Relief"! Amazing! Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, the Rock102 YouTube channel, Rock102.com, and the Rock102 app! Brought to you by Metro Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Chicopee!

While we often feel the urge during the holiday season to donate more to charity than we usually would, food insecurity doesn't care what time of the year it is. It's a major issue here in Massachusetts, and food banks around the Commonwealth are really feeling the stretch. Thousands of families in Western Massachusetts alone are struggling to put healthy food on the table each and every day, and the Food Bank of Western Massachusetts in Chicopee is a crucial part of the pipeline to make sure as many people as possible get access to nutritious meals. Executive Director Andrew Morehouse talks with Nichole about their efforts and shares details about how you can help them keep going.

Baxie talks to Tyler Simone-Molton and John Renaud from Lesibu Grand! Lesibu Grand is an up-and-coming Indie Rock band from Atlanta whose have just released their great new debut album “Triggered”. The story behind the band is unlike any band ever! And their music together is both intelligent, engaging, and a whole lot of fun! Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, Rock102.com, and on the Rock102 app! Brought to you by Metro Chrysalis Dodge Jeep Ram of Chicopee!

Baxie's talks with singer/songwriter/Julliard-trained violinist/philosopher (with degrees from both Princeton and Ohio State/and practicing attorney (with a law degree from NYU) Andrew Choi from the band St Lenox! Despite the already impressive resume, Andrew has found a way to become one of the singularly original musical artists anywhere. St. Lenox was just released their fifth album “Ten Modern American Work Songs”. And it's just incredible! Believe me. Nothing sounds quite like Andrew Choi and St. Lenox. And I mean that in the best way possible! Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, SoundCloud, the Rock102 YouTube channel, Rock102.com, and on the Rock102 app! Brought to you by Metro Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Chicopee!

Baxie talks to Des Rocs! Des Rocs is the brainchild of Long Island's Danny Rocco. Des Rocs has just reissued an updated version of the 2023 album “Dream Machine (The Lucid Edition)". The reissue includes four new songs and two live tracks. This is a powerful record from a guy who was hand-selected to open for the Rolling Stone on their last tour. Danny is an amazing live performer whose vocal ability is like a big fat punch to the face! Just amazing! Listen on Apple Podcasts, SoundCloud, Spotify, YouTube, Rock102.com, and on the Rock102 app! Brought to you by Metro Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Chicopee!

Baxie talks to Des Rocs! Des Rocs is the brainchild of Long Island's Danny Rocco. Des Rocs has just reissued an updated version of the 2023 album “Dream Machine (The Lucid Edition)". The reissue includes four new songs and two live tracks. This is a powerful record from a guy who was hand-selected to open for the Rolling Stone on their last tour. Danny is an amazing live performer whose vocal ability is like a big fat punch to the face! Just amazing! Listen on Apple Podcasts, SoundCloud, Spotify, YouTube, Rock102.com, and on the Rock102 app! Brought to you by Metro Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Chicopee!

Baxie talks with 7-time Grammy Award nominee Ryan Adams! Widely considered to be one of the greatest songwriters of his generation, Ryan's career has been marked with both amazing accomplishments and very public controversies. Yet, his output of music continues to be astounding--releasing more than 30 albums over the last 24 years. This includes the five albums that he released on the same day earlier this year! He's also about to finally release his long overdue (but heavily bootlegged) album "Blackhole"--a record that has been shelved in 2006! This is a very rare but wide-ranging interview. Ryan talks about his music, songwriting, creativity, performing live, baseball, cancel culture, and about the controversy surrounding the allegations waged against him in 2019 by the New York Times! You can listen on Apple Podcasts, SoundCloud, Spotify, Rock102.com, and on the Rock102 app. Brought to you by Metro Chrysler Dodger Jeep Ram of Chicopee

Baxie talks to artist, animator, and filmmaker Chris Mars—THE FORMER DRUMMER FROM THE REPLACEMENTS!! Chris is about to release an amazing book of his truly incredible artwork called “7:42pm The Art of Chris Mars”! On top of that he's about to release a vinyl reissue of his excellent 2023 album “An Average Album”. Chris talks about the band, his own music, his art, and the very personal story behind what inspires it! As a longtime fan of both his artwork and his music—this one was a true thrill! Listen on Apple Podcasts, SoundCloud, Spotify, Rock102.com, and on the Rock102 app! Brought to you by Metro Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Chicopee!

It's a SPECIAL BONUS episode of BAXIES MUSICAL PODCAST with Greyson Converse from the San Francisco based Spooky Mansion! The band has just released their released their third album, “What About You?”. Greyson talks about the record, songwriting, his love of Jazz, and about how the band (and their girlfriends) isolated together during the pandemic and built their own studio by hand! It's a great story! Listen on Apple Podcasts, SoundCloud, Spotify, Rock102.com, and on the Rock102 app! Brought to you by Metro Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Chicopee!

Baxie talks with Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Colin Blunstone from The Zombies! Colin talks about the amazing history of the band--including how they broke up just before releasing their biggest hit, "Time of the Season". Colin also talks about the band reformation, their classic 1968 album "Odessey and Oracle, and about his own successful solo work. He also talks very candidly about his long partnership with Rod Argent--who has officially retired from live performances due to his health. Colin, on the other hand, continues to perform (both with The Zombies and as a solo performer). In fact in November he'll be performing his wonderful 1971 debut solo album "One Year" in its entirety. He'll also be performing the Zombies first album 1965's "Begin Here" in its entirety! This is an amazing interview with one of music's most recognizable voices! Listen on Apple Podcasts, SoundCloud, Spotify, Rock102.com, and on the Rock102 app. Brought to you by Metro Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Chicopee

Baxie welcomes back Robyn Hitchcock to the podcast! In a career that has spanned well over 45 years (starting with The Soft Boys and more than 30 albums to his credit) Robyn Hitchcock would have been within his right to publish a memoir that told his entire life story. But in typical Robyn fashion he chose to do something totally different. Instead, he chose to tell the story of himself at the age of 14. The name of the book is called "1967: How I Got There and How I Never Left". Robyn takes a detailed account of the most pivotal year of his life. This is a year where he was sent to boarding school, cannonballed into puberty, and discovered the music that would set the course for his entire career. On top of the book, Robyn has also released a companion album titled, "1967: Vacations in the Past". This is not merely a record of cover-tunes from that year. This is the soundtrack of Robyn's life. The record includes songs from The Kinks, Traffic, Pink Floyd, Jimi Hendrix, Procol Harem, The Beatles, and many others. Just amazing! Listen on Apple Podcasts, SoundCloud, Spotify, Rock102.com, and on the Rock102 app! Brought to you by Metro Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Chicopee

It's an EXCITING Bonus Episode of Baxie's Musical Podcast! This time Baxie talks to singer/songwriter/guitarist Suzanna Choffel from Austin, Texas! Suzanna is a gifted vocalist who has released four albums since 2006. Her latest album "Bird by Bird" is a record that not only spotlights the richness of her voice--it also spotlights how far she's come since she was a contestant on the third season of The Voice. But Suzanna is much more than that. She's an impressive and diverse talent that has truly come into her own. She also happens to be a lot of fun to talk to ! Listen on Apple Podcasts, SoundCloud, Spotify, Rock102.com, and on the Rock102 app for your iPhone or Android. Brought to you by Metro Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Chicopee

Baxie talks with Matt Johnson from The The! Despite a 25-year long hiatus from releasing new music, The The has just released an amazing new album, "Ensoulment". In a rare podcast interview Matt Johnson reveals what initiated his return to form! Matt talks about the new record, performing live, loss, and about his frustrations that led to this remarkable comeback! He also talks about how "This is the Day" (his signature hit from 1983) means even more today than when it was released. Amazing! Listen on Apple Podcasts, SoundCloud, Spotify, and on the Rock102 app! The The will be performing at the Orpheum in Boston on October 19th! Brought to you by Metro Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Chicopee

Baxie talks to the legendary Tony Levin! Since the early 1970's Tony Levin has been one of the most sought-after bass players in history! His accomplishments as a musician are astounding. While he's been primarily known for playing on every Peter Gabriel album, he's also known for his work with King Crimson. On top of that Tony has also lent his amazing talents for more than 500 other albums. And that number continues to grow. These include sessions with John Lennon, Pink Floyd, Paul Simon, Buddy Rich, Stevie Knicks, Warren Zevon, and many others. He is also responsible for popularizing the Chapman Stick. He also been responsible for creating something known as "Funk Fingers" (Which you can hear on Peter Gabriel's "Sledgehammer") Tony has just released a fantastic new solo album "Bringing it Down to the Bass". He's also currently touring with BEAT--a band that includes his former King Crimson bandmate guitarist Adrian Belew (who's been a guest on this podcast), guitarist Steve Vai, and drummer Danny Carey from Tool! BEAT will be playing at the Shubert Theater in Boston on October 10th and at the Bushnell Theater in Hartford on December 3rd. Tony talks about all of that and more! Just amazing! Listen on Apple Podcasts, SoundCloud, Spotify, Rock102.com, and on the Rock102 app! Brought to you by Metro Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Chicopee

Baxie talks to Steve McDonald from Redd Kross! “The Most Important Band in America"! The stories behind Steve and his older brother Jeff are the stuff of inconceivable legend! Since starting the band in 1978 (at the ages of 11 and 14) Redd Kross has gone on to become one of the most influential bands in Punk, Glam, Grunge, and Power Pop! Their story has not only been featured in an amazing documentary; “Born Innocent” it's also being told in an upcoming memoir entitled “Now You're One of Us”! On top of that, Redd Kross has just released their 9th album—their self-titled double album (which is arguably one of the best of their career). Steve talks all about it PLUS about his time with The Melvins, the punk supergroup OFF!, and Tenacious D! He also was part of the sessions for the first album by Jellyfish (which, as you are aware, is another one of my all-time favorites)! He even toured as the bass player for Sparks! Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, SoundCloud, and to the Rock102 app! Brought to you by Metro Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Chicopee!

Baxie talks to one of his all time favorites—multi-instrumentalist Harold “Happy” Chichester! Happy's incredible career began with the Columbus, Ohio based band The Royal Crescent Mob! This was a band that was (and continues to) to hold a special place in my home collection of entirely too many records. But his career hardly stopped there. He was a one-time member of The Afghan Whigs, The Twilight Singers, and Howlin' Maggie! On top of that he's release three amazing solo records. He was also heavily courted by Dave Grohl to join The Foo Fighters (an offer he turned down to keep working on his own music). Grohl has even referred to him as one of the best songwriters in America (which I agree with!). It's a special episode with a guy that I've wanted to talk to for the last 40 years. And it was totally worth the wait!!! Listen on Apple Podcasts, SoundCloud, Spotify, and on the Rock102 app Brought to you by Metro Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Chicopee

Rob opens the show this week live from Manila in the Philippines, as he is traveling for another NBA event and repping American hoops overseas. And Harper comes in on a high after the Falcons beat the Eagles in Philadelphia on Monday night! We also jump into Steve Kerr’s comments about how much Boston fans are going to come for him this season after the Jayson Tatum drama at the Olympics, and Rob feels like opposing players will feed off that energy more than the home team so they can shut them up. That also gets into the story about Derrick White getting into a fight at the Colorado-Colorado State game this past weekend. And speaking of coaches, Kerr came in at #2 on the CBS Sports list of best NBA coaches, with Spoelstra coming in at #1, and JJ Redick finishing dead last – with Rob feels is justified because he has ZERO coaching experience. Rob also has a lot of love for A’ja Wilson after she shattered the WNBA single season scoring record, and how happy he is to have more eyes on the league now. And we wonder why the Brooklyn Nets are the betting leader to land Jimmy Butler when they are hanging their hats on Ben Simmons, and where Jimmy would better fit instead. Audio of the Week comes to us from the Shannon Sharpe Instagram sex mishap and how Ochocinco responded on their podcast! The NFL and college football topics this week go from Tua’s future, the worst officiating calls of the week, the Arch Manning hype and the futures of Billy Napier at Florida and Mike Norvell at FSU. Big Shot of the Week goes to the Chicopee, MA Police Department for helping build bridges with the kids in their community   This week’s show is presented by our great friends at Factor Meals! Factor offers up no-prep, no-mess meals. All chef-crafted and NEVER frozen! And they are ready to eat in just two minutes. Just head to FACTOR MEALS dot com slash bigshotbob50 and use code bigshotbob50 to get 50% off your first box … plus 20% off your next month. That’s code bigshotbob50 at FACTOR MEALS dot com slash bigshotbob50 to get 50% off your first box plus 20% off your next month while your subscription is active!