Podcasts about Chicopee

The New England Firearms Advocacy Conference is coming up this weekend in Chicopee, Massachusetts, and organizer Holly Sullivan with Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms joins Cam with a preview of the must-attend event for 2A advocates in the region and across the country.

This week Baxie speaks with Dave and Gram Tab from the band Mad Tab! After four years in the making, Mad Tab is about to release their second album this coming September! The name of the record is called “Alas! The Bomb Voyage”. Mad Tab were the very first band signed by Inanuttshell Records—the record company started by Norwood Fisher (founder and former bass player for Fishbone)! The first single from Inanutshell Records is “Awake”. And it is a freaking beast! It's arguably the best song they've ever recorded. And it's certainly one of my favorite singles of the year! Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and on the Rock102 app! Brought to you by Metro Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Chicopee.

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Baxie speaks with Simon Raymonde of The Cocteau Twins! Simon has just released an amazing memoir entitled “In One Ear: Cocteau Twins, Ivor, and Me”. This is a tremendous book in which Simon not only talks about the band and their unconventional way of making some of the best albums of the 1980's (and early 90's). He also talks about the legacy of his father, Ivor Raymonde, whose own credits in music include David Bowie, Dusty Springfield, The Walker Brothers, Tom Jones, and hundreds more. We also talk about his record label Bella Union Records, the state of the music industry, and about the frightening health scare that stripped him of 50% of his hearing. Just 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.

It's a VERY special bonus episode of Baxie's Musical Podcast with Jules Peters—the wife of the late Mike Peter's from The Alarm. This is an incredibly powerful interview in which Jules talks about Mike's incredible legacy followed a 31-year battle with leukemia. Jules not only shares the story about his final days but also about the recording of his final album with The Alarm. The record, which is entitled “Transformation” is being released on May 29th. And it's absolutely astonishing. Having had the chance to speak with Mike in March of 2023 it was a true honor to speak with Jules about how she's keeping his amazing spirit alive. This is one interview that you're not going to want to miss. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and on the Rock102 app! Brought to you by Metro Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Chicopee.

Baxie welcomes back Ian Dench from EMF! While EMF struck it big with their international hit “Unbelievable” in 1991, Ian's career outside the band has taken him from being a Grammy nominated songwriter to becoming the one-time Vice President of A&R for Epic Records. Today EMF are back having just released a new EP called “Reach for Something Higher” with the promise that there is a new album on the way sometime next year! It's always a pleasure to speak to Ian! Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and on the Rock102 app! NOTE: EMF will be coming to the City Winery in Boston Monday, May 11th -and to the Space Ballroom in Hamden, CT on May 16th! Brought to you by Metro Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Chicopee.

This week Baxie talks with Mark Laff—the former drummer for Generation X with Billy Idol! In a year where Billy Idol is getting inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, Mark talks about the early days his career with the band, auditioning for The Clash, The Subway Sect, and playing with Johnny Thunders of the NY Dolls. We also talk about some of his other bands including Empire and 20 Flight Rockers as well. An absolutely amazing bunch of stories! Listen on Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify, and on the Rock102 app! Brought to you by Metro Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Chicopee!

Baxie welcomes back Greg Norton from Husker Du! Greg's band, Ultrabomb, is about to release their third album on May 1st-- “The Bridges That We Burn”. It's a record that Greg describes as “The best record that I've ever made.” Having heard it myself—he might just be right! It's a BEAST! Greg talks about the record, his new band mates (Ryan Smith from Soul Asylum and Derek O'Brien from Social Distortion), playing with his former Husker Du bandmate Bob Mould, and about last year's release of “Husker Du-1985 The Miracle Year”. Always great to welcome Greg back! Listen on Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify, and on the Rock102 app! Brought to you by Metro Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Chicopee.

Since the late 1970's musician, author, historian, music journalist John Robb has seen just about everything. After writing nine books ranging from Goth Rock to Brit Pop (a term that he coined himself), after writing for such respected music publications as The Melody Maker, Sounds, The Guardian, The Independents (and many others), after running the website Louder Than War, after appearing in nearly every British music documentary over the last several decades, and after releasing more than two dozen records with his bands The Membranes and Goldblade—John Robb has finally written about his own amazing life story. His latest book “Punk Rock Ruined My Life: And Other Stories” (out May 19th) takes a look at the ups and downs of a wild career! John and I talk about everything from David Bowie to the Sex Pistols, to being the first British journalist to interview Nirvana, to bands we both love, to running a fanzine, to the late Steve Albini, and a whole lot more. It's always great to welcome him back to the podcast! Listen on Apple Podcast, YouTube, Spotify, and on the Rock102 app! Brought to you by Metro Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Chicopee.

How does one Jam Econo? Baxie talks to the legendary Mike Watt! Since forming The Minutemen with the late D. Boon in 1980 Mike Watt has become one of the busiest and most respected bass players ever. He's repeatedly been listed as one of the all-time greats by the NME, The LA Weekly, and Bass Player Magazine (who awarded him their lifetime achievement award in 2008.) Watt has played with The Stooges, fIREHOSE, members of Sonic Youth, Eddie Vedder, Krist Novoselic and Dave Grohl from Nirvana, Flea, the Beastie Boys, Jane's Addiction, and literally dozens and dozens more. Watt talks about all of that, the “movement”, and “We Jam Econo”. This is a truly WILD interview, and I can't wait to have him back on! Listen on Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify, and on the Rock102 app! Brought to you by Metro Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Chicopee.

This week Baxie talks to Michael Pickering—one of the former DJs at the infamous Hacienda in Manchester, England. Michael has just released his incredible memoir, “Manchester Must Dance”. In it, Michael takes a firsthand account of how the club became an extension of Factory Records (And how it was financed, in part, by the record sales of two its biggest artists: New Order and Happy Mondays.) Together we talk about how the club succeeded and what led to the Hacienda's spectacular collapse. We also talk about his participation in the film "24-Hour Party People" about the Hacienda changed music forever. On top of that, we also discuss how he adopted the help of writer Paul Morley, Johnny Marr from The Smiths, Martin Fry from ABC, Calvin Harris, and Noel Gallagher from Oasis! We even talk about Michael's amazing music career after Hacienda! A great interview with a seminal figure in Manchester's fascinating music history. Listen on Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify, and on the Rock102 app! Brought to you by Metro Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Chicopee.

Our guest today is Holly Sullivan. Holly is the President Connecticut Citizens Defense League, and Advisory Board member and serves on the Board of Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms (CCRKBA). 1) You are one of the Spearheads of the New England Firearms Advocacy Conference. Tell us about your inaugural event coming up on Saturday, May 30 at 9:00 am – 4:30 pm Eastern, 1599 Memorial Dr, Chicopee, MA 2) Massachusetts, and your home state of Connecticut, are two of the Founding states in the US. How is it that they are now at the epicenter of some of the worst gun-control laws in the nation? 3) What is required for other states to hold the line on pro-freedom issues in their own areas? 4) How do people follow you? Originally Aired 3.30.26

Baxie talks to one of his favorites--Jon Langford from The Mekons! Music Journalist Lester Bangs once wrote that “The Mekons are the most revolutionary group in the history of Rock & Roll”. And I tend to agree! After releasing more than 25 albums over the last 48 years (including last years “Horror”) The Mekons just get better and better! The Mekons are coming to the Iron Horse in Northampton on June 10th. They'll also be coming to the Solid Sound Festival at Mass Moca in North Adams from June 26-28th (along with Wilco, Gang of Four, The Breeders, Billy Brag and more). Listen Monday on Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify, and on the Rock102 app. Brought to you by Metro Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Chicopee.

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Baxie speaks with Ben Easton from the band Deary. After releasing two amazing EPs over the last couple of years, Deary is about to release their debut full-length record on April 3rd. The name of the album is called “Birding”. It's also being released by Bella Union record (which is owned by Simon Raymonde of the Cocteau Twins). It's a huge leap forward for a band that finally finding its voice! Great record…great interview! Listen on Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify, and on the Rock102 app. Brought to you by Metro Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Chicopee.

Baxie talks to Justin Warfield from She Wants Revenge! Justin has just released his latest solo album called “Darkwave Devotionals” under the name Warfield. After a 33-year long career Justin has dabbled in everything from hip hop, psychedelia, rock, industrial, and much more. He's also established himself by working on film scores, screenplays, and video. Justin talks about his unique approach to creating music, to evolution as an artist, and about the status of She Wants Revenge. Listen on Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify, and on the Rock102 app! Brought to you by Metro Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Chicopee.

It's a very special BONUS episode of Baxie's Musical Podcast with my guest Genny Schorr! In the late 70's Genny was the lead guitarist for Backstage Pass--one of the first all-female Punk Rock bands in history. She's just released her memoir, "All Roads Lead to Punk". It's a book that looks at her fascinating place in music. From auditioning for The Runaways, to turning down a chance to join The Go Go's, to becoming the wardrobe manager for both Linda Ronstadt and The Bangles. It's a hell of a 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 Michael Bradley from The Undertones! Michael's hilariously entertaining 2016 memoir “Teenage Kicks: My Life as an Undertone” has just been reissued by Omnibus Press. Together we talk about the band, growing amidst the Troubles in Northern Ireland, John Peel, his radio career, Top of the Pops, and about the song “Teenage Kicks” (which John Peel believed was the greatest Rock song of all time)! An amazing story! Listen on Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify, and the Rock102 app! Brought to you be Metro Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Chicopee.

Baxie welcomes back one of his favorite guests—two-time Grammy Award nominee Tracy Bonham! This will be Tracy's third time on the podcast since 2024! Together they about her upcoming album (due out this Fall), the 30th anniversary of her debut album “The Burdens of Being Upright, getting caught in the blizzard, her most recent health scare, and about her current residency at The Burrens in Somerville, Mass (March 22nd, April 19th, and May 17th). Listen on Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify, and on the Rock102 app! Brought to you by Metro Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Chicopee.

Baxie speaks with Dutch author and visual artist Bette Adriaanse (Bette A.). For the second time in less than a year Bette has teamed up with the legendary Brian Eno to produce two separate projects. The first of which to collaborate on the book “What Art Does: An Unfinished Theory”. Their second collaboration is a full multi-media presentation called “Slow Stories”. This is a collection of two short stories that Bette has been developing over the last twenty years. The stories have been set to a stunning musical score composed by Brian Eno—combined with visuals created by both Bette and Eno specifically for this project. “Slow Stories” is set to be released on March 3rd. And Bette talks about all of it as well as about her friendship with Brian—one of music's most legendary producers (Talking Heads, David Bowie, U2, Peter Gabriel, and more!) Listen on Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify, and on the Rock102 app! Brought to you by Metro Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Chicopee!

Baxie welcomes back the ridiculously talented multi-instrumentalist Happy Chichester! Having played a series of great bands including Royal Crescent Mob, Afghan Whigs, Howlin' Maggie, Brad, and The Twilight Singers (and turning down the chance to join The Foo Fighters...multiple times)—he's about to release his first solo album in 13 years. The new album is titled “Test Time”. And it might just be the best of his career! Can't wait for you to hear the album and the podcast! Awesome! Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and on the Rock102 app! Brought to you by Metro Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Chicopee!

SPECIAL BONUS EPISODE! Baxie talks to guitarist Jaime Cheller and lead singer Leah Stanhope from the band congratulations! After producing two fantastic EPs over the last few years, they are about to release their full-length debut “Join Hands” on February 13th. This is an exceptionally great record that's being released on Bella Union Records (a label that was started by Simon Raymonde and Robin Guthrie from The Cocteau Twins). Highly recommended! Listen on Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify, and on the Rock102 app! Brought to you by Metro Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Chicopee!

Baxie talks with legendary record executive Harold Bronson from Rhino Records! Harold talks about his amazing career. First, as a young writer from UCLA's Daily Bruin and Rolling Stone Magazine to co-owning one of the most respected independent record companies in America. Rhino was a company that began in the early 1970's that began specializing in releasing reissued music. But the Rhino's story goes much deeper than that. Harold is currently promoting the music of his band, Morgan David and His Whinos. This was a band that he started in high school with several friends--all of whom would become true heavyweights in the music industry. After releasing several singles (before the start of Rhino Records), their music is being republished for the first time in nearly 50 years! The album is called "Savage Young Whinos". And the story behind that, Harold's career, (both as a record executive and as a writer) is just incredible! Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and on the Rock102 app! Brought to you by metro Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Chicopee!

Baxie talks with author Gina Waggott about her new book “Scatman John: The Remarkable Story of the World's Unlikeliest Pop Star”. This is an astonishingly story of the late John Larkin whose 1994 single “Scatman (Ski Ba Bop Ba Dop Bop) became an international sensation. What makes his story so incredible is that he was a 52-year-old jazz musician who survived drug addiction, recovery, child sexual abuse, bullying, and crippling isolation and insecurity from a lifetime of stuttering. It's a story of a man who embraced his challenged and turned them into a superpower! Gina talks about the book but also about her friendship with Scatman John and how he helped her accept her own issues with stuttering. One of the greatest stories ever! Listen on Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify, and on the Rock102 app! Brought to you by Metro Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Chicopee.

Baxie speaks with Rockabilly guitar legend Danny B. Harvey! For the last several decades Danny has been one of the most enduring champions of 50's style Rockabilly and early Rock & Roll. Since the 1970's Danny has played with The Rockats, Levi & The Ripchords, and The Headcat (an amazing trio that included Slim Jim Phantom from The Stray Cats and Lemmy from Motörhead)! Danny has played with everybody including Johnny Ramone, Nancy Sinatra, Wanda Jackson, and many more! Keep an eye out for his latest band, No Class, which launches in March! Listen on Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify, and on the Rock102 app! Brought to you by Metro Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Chicopee

Baxie talks to music journalist Greg Prato. Over the years Greg has published nearly 50 books about music and sports. His latest book “Alternative for the Masses: The 90's Alt Rock Revolution” is an exceptional oral history that looks at how a largely dismissed wave of Rock Music suddenly became mainstream in the 1990's. From the emergence of college radio in the 80's to the importance of MTV's 120 Minutes, to the release of Nirvana's blockbuster album “Nevermind”, Greg runs through it all—interviewing dozens and dozens of people who were directly involved and impacted by Rock's last great decade! Listen on Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify, and on the Rock102 app. Brought to you by Metro Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Chicopee.

Baxie speaks with the amazing Brian Baker! Since the early 80's Brian Baker has not only played with two of Punks greatest and most important bands—Minor Threat AND Bad Religion, but he's also played in the original lineup of Samhain with Glen Danzig of The Misfits, Government Issue, Dag Nasty, The Meatmen, Junkyard, and many others. Brian talks about his incredible resume, going on the road, and about his new book entitled “The Road”. It's a unique collection of photographs that he's taken over the years while touring across America and around the world. Such a fun interview with one of punk's true legends! Listen on Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify, and on the Rock102 app! Brought to you by Metro Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Chicopee.

Baxie talks with Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Stu Cook from Creedence Clearwater Revival! Stu talk about the band, their breakup, their disagreements, and where things stand today. We also talk about the release of Jackdawg—the Supergroup that included himself plus John McFee and the late Keith Knudsen from The Doobie Brother (whose one and only album from the early 90's was reissued late last year). 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 very special encore interview with legendary producer Martin “Youth” Glover! This is one of my favorite episodes ever! Not only because we talk about some his production credits such as working with Paul McCartney, Pink Floyd, Gun & Roses, U2, Kate Bush, The Verve, and many others. But also, because he was the longtime bass player from one of my all-time favorite bands: Killing Joke. An absolute thrill of an interview! (Note: This interview was recorded just four months before the death of Killing Joke guitarist Geordie Walker). 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 Wendy Stonehenge of The Candy Whips. The Candy Whips have just released a new EP called “Moonlight”. It's a collection of synth-pop interpretations of great Doo Wop and R&B classics. Wendy not only talks about he did it but also about the status of his previous band, Glitter Wizard. Very cool interview! 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 Rick Hughes! Since 1981 Rick has fronted the acclaimed Canadian metal band Sword. He also served as the lead singer for the band Saints & Sinners in the early 90's. Rick has just released his second solo album entitled “Redemption”. It's a record that includes performances from former Quiet Riot guitar player Rudy Sarzo, Brad Gillis of Night Ranger, drummer Tommy Aldrich from Whitesnake, and Robbie Kriger from The Doors! Very cool record! And a really great chat! Listen on Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify, and on the Rock102 app! Brought to you by Metro Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Chicopee!

Baxie speaks with Derrick Ogrodny—owner of Heavy Medication Records. This is an independent record label that distributes a great lineup of predominantly American music all out of Warsaw, Poland. Much of which has been highlighted on this podcast in the past year such as The Hangmen, Street Walking Cheetahs, and the Neverland Ranch Davidians. This is an amazing story of a Chicago native that moved to Poland nearly 30 years ago and was instrumental in bringing MTV to Eastern Europe. He was also responsible for bringing other American TV networks to Poland such as Comedy Central and Nickelodeon! Amazing stuff! Listen on Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify, and on the Rock102 app! Brought to you by Metro Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Chicopee.

Baxie talks with singer/songwriter Janet Devlin. This is a truly amazing conversation with a woman who has gone from being a 16-year-old girl from Northern Ireland to being thrust into the national spotlight as an X Factor finalist. And if her story stopped there it would still be a hell of a story. But Janet's story is MUCH more than that. Instead, Janet has battled alcohol abuse, and eating disorder, and mental illness—only to come out on the other side healthier and stronger than ever before. In 2023 she produced a powerful documentary entitled “Janet Devlin: Young Female and Addicted”. She's also just released an expanded, deluxe edition of her 2024 album “Not My First Emotional Rodeo”. It's a MUST listen to interview! Listen on Apple, YouTube, Spotify, and on the Rock102 app! Brought to you by Metro Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Chicopee

Baxie talks with Spike Slawson—lead singer of the all-star cover band Me First and The Gimme Gimmes! For the last 30 years Spike (along with help from such legends as CJ Ramone, Fat Mike from NOFX, Pinch from The Damned, and many others) have become the GREATEST PUNK ROCK COVER BAND in history! Recently the band became Spike and the Gimme Gimmies and have just released a very special Yuletide update of Mariah Carey's “All I Want For Christmas Is You”. It's an instant Christmas classic! Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and on the Rock102 app! Brought to you by Metro Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Chicopee!

Join us as we chat with Melissa Breor, the Executive Director of the Chicopee Chamber, and Samalid Hogan, who is the CEO and Principal Consultant at Greylock Management Consulting. They are well known individuals throughout the region because of the important past roles that they have held. Samalid was the former Executive Director at the MSBDC in Springfield and Melissa worked at the Northampton Chamber for many years. They have partnered up to do a series of workshops in Chicopee sponsored by the City of Chicopee. 13 workshops to be exact. Their topics will include business planning, capital resources, financial planning, energy, and impact. For more information, please go to: www.bit.ly/chicopeebizworkshops www.chicopeechamber.org https://cas5-0-urlprotect.trendmicro.com:443/wis/clicktime/v1/query?url=www.greylockmanagementconsulting.com&umid=aab3390f-3b3f-4a78-80bc-1693e43314ca&rct=1763419700&auth=8789d1923baeef5cdc1c0bb41e7be32625ccae84-079ec4e8fa4b8db345931e6faf7e2615997599f1

Baxie talks to the legendary David Haskins (David J.) from Bauhaus and Love and Rockets! David talks about his extraordinary career including the release of his powerful new record “The Mother Tree”. He's also just released a book called "Rhapsody, Threnody, and Prayer" which serves as a companion piece to the new also. He also talks about his latest project—the politically charged David J. and The Resistance. Daviid also gives his insight on the possibilities of a future Bauhaus reunion. We also get into what happened that night in Boston with Jane's Addiction and what it means to the future of Love and Rockets! Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and on the Rock102 app. Brought to you by Metro Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Chicopee.

Baxie welcomes back Juliana Hatfield! After releasing more than 20 solo albums over the years (along with her four albums with The Blake Babies and a host of amazing collaborations with the likes of Paul Westerberg, Evan Dando, The Salt Collective, Aimee Mann, Nada Surf, and John Doe) she's about to release her latest album, "Lightening May Strike," on December 12th. This is an album loaded with deeply personal stuff that includes family illness, loss, isolation, vulnerability, grief. and a sudden move to Western Massachusetts! But don't kid yourself. This is a record that completely kicks ass as only Juliana can! Just awesome! 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 very special BONUS episode of Baxie's Musical Podcast with Naoko Yamano from Shonen Knife! For the last 44 years Japan's Shonen Knife has released some of the most wonderfully joyful punk rock songs ever recorded! Whether they're singing about candy bars, kitty cats, banana chips, or playing covers of classic favorites from The Ramones—it is simply impossible to listen to any of Shonen Knife's 22 albums and have a crummy day! No wonder Kurt Cobain listen Shonen Knife amongst his Top 50 albums! Listen on Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify, and on the Rock102 app! Brought to you by Metro Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Chicopee!

Baxie talks to Rock & Roll Hall of Famer John McFee of the Doobie Bros! Despite being the Doobie's lead guitar player for the last 46 years, John McFee's amazing career has taken him from playing with Van Morrison, Steve Miller, Nick Lowe, Rick James, and many others. He was also in the band Clover which not only backed up Elvis Costello on his first album—the band would eventually become Huey Lewis & The News. In 1990 John started a project with Keith Knudsen from the Doobie Bros and Stu Cook from CCR. Together they recorded an album under the name Jackdawg. Unfortunately, that was shelved before it got released following the death of their manager. The record would go unreleased for 18 years. This year the record is being given a proper reissue on Liberation Hall Records. An amazing story! Listen on Apple, Spotify and YouTube. Brought to you by Metro Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Chicopee!

Baxie speaks with internationally acclaimed singer Azam Ali. For the last several decades Azam has been recognized as a major talent whose music has been used in dozens of major films and several collaborations (including with Serj Tankian from System of a Down, Micky Hart from the Grateful Dead, and Peter Murphy of Bauhaus). Her latest album, “Synesthesia” is set to be released on November 14th. And it's amazing! However, the courageous story of how she got to this place in her life is unbelievable. From fleeing her native Iran as a refugee at the age of four (just before the Iranian Revolution), to growing up in India, until finally relocating to US as a teenager---Azam Ali has endured incredible hardship, isolation, and prejudice during her lifetime. Yet it was through her discover of that saved her life. This is an episode that will blow you away. Just incredible! 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 the legendary Chris Spedding! For the last 50 years Chris has been one of the most prolific and respected guitarists in UK history. Chris has not only released 14 solo albums since 1970, he's also played on hundreds and hundreds of sessions for some of music's most important artists. It's a list that includes Paul McCartney, Elton John, Jack Bruce, Brian Eno, Joan Armatrading, Harry Nilsson, The Pretenders, and Bryan Ferry (both with and without Roxy Music)! He's also the guy who produced the very first demos for the Sex Pistols! Just amazing! Listen on Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify, and on the Rock102 app! Brought to you by Metro Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Chicopee!

Baxie welcomes back the legendary Daniel Ash from Bauhaus, Tones on Tail, and Love and Rockets! After seven years in the making Daniel (along with Sade bassist Paul Denham and former PiL and The Pop Group drummer Bruce Smith) is finally set to release the debut album from Ashes & Diamond! The album comes out on October 31st and is completely worth the wait. Daniel talks about the band, the final Bauhaus tour, that night in Boston with Jane's Addiction, Love and Rockets, and his obsession for motorcycles! Just awesome! Listen on Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify, and on the Rock102 app! Brought to you by Metro Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Chicopee!

Baxie talks to drummer Greg Langston. This is an unbelievable story about Greg's time with the Sea Hags. This was a band that had been set to become “The Next Guns n Roses”. But due to a series of unfortunate circumstances and bad decisions the band began to implode just before they had a chance to record their one and only studio album. This was a band that had everything going their way until it suddenly didn't. In fact, Greg talks about the Sea Hags even having their early demos produced by Kirk Hammet from Metallica and the great Siliva Masse (Johnny Cash, Tool, RHCP). Greg talks about that, his previous work with both No Alternative and Tuxedo Moon, getting fired from the band, and about the release of a previously unavailable live recording of the Sea Hags which has just been released on Liberation Hall records (“Dead & Gone”). Just an amazing and heartbreaking story of a band that missed it by THAT much! Listen wherever you find podcasts and on the Rock102 app! Brought to you by Metro Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Chicopee.

Baxie talks to producer/multi-instrumentalist Phil Galloni. After years of running his own studio in Los Angeles and producing a number of notable projects, Phil has just released his first full length of his own music as Waverly Drive. Make no mistake. This is far more than just some pet side project. Phil is a legitimate talent whose new album “Decadence” is an exceptional first effort that's definitely worth checking out! Listen on Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify, and on the Rock102 app! Brought to you by Metro Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Chicopee!

Baxie talks to the former editor of Alternative Press, Jason Pettigrew. Jason has just published an excellent in-depth look at Ministry's 1988 classic album "The Land of Rape and Honey". The book, which is a part of the 33 1/3 album series, dives into the amazing story of Ministry's Al Jorgensen and his defiant reluctance of becoming an aggressively groomed major label synth-popstar. Instead, he would go on to release not only one of the important albums of the 1980's but one of the influential recordings in Industrial music history. This is one of the great stories in music history! Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and on the Rock102 app! Brought to you by Metro Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Chicopee!

Baxie welcomes back NY Times bestselling biographer Bill Janovitz! Bill is about to release his next book on September 25th “The Cars: Let the Stories Be Told”. His previous biography about the late Leon Russell was one of the best Rock biographies that I had read in years. The new book is every bit as great! On top that, Bill is also the lead singer and guitarist for the Massachusetts-based band Buffalo Tom! They'll be at the Please Come to Boston Festival in November! Just a great conversation! Listen on Apple, YouTube, Spotify, and on the Rock102 app! Brought to you by Metro Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Chicopee!

Baxie talks to Ali Genevich and Jacob Brooks from the amazing indie rock quartet Laveda! Originally from Albany, NY Laveda is just days away from releasing their third album “Love, Darla” (September 12th on Bar None Records). It's a tremendous record that catches the band finding its footing and excited to launch the most focused and confident album of their career! Exciting stuff from a band that just gets better and better! Listen Apple, YouTube, Spotify, and on the Rock102 app! Brought to you by Metro Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Chicopee!

Baxie talks to legendary drummer Bruce Smith. Since 1979, Bruce has played with the insanely influential post-punk band The Pop Group, Public Image Ltd. with John Lydon, and The Slits. He's also played with Terrance Trent Darby, The The, and Bjork as well! Bruce is currently involved with Ashes and Diamonds—the incredible Super Group with Daniel Ash from Bauhaus, Tones on Tail, and Love and Rockets, and Sade's bass player Paul Denman. After seven years together and loads of interruptions and restarts, their debut album “Ashes and Diamonds and Forever” is finally getting its long overdue release (10/31/25). The final result is a record that Bruce calls “the most satisfying” of his career! Just brilliant! 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 bass player Craig Fort from the Nebraska metal band Leafblower! After spending the last eight years slowing releasing demos and EP's, Leafblower has finally released their debut album--"Burn Cruise"! And it absolutely CRUSHES!!! Craigs talks about the growing music scene in their hometown of Omaha (It ain't all just football and corn fields, folks!), their earlier releases, and about how the band has finally gotten to this point in their career! We also talk about band finding itself being lumped into a genre known as "Yardcore". Or as some have described it, "Kraftwerk with Landscaping Equipment"! Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, 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.