Podcasts about hot licks

EPISODE 128: Laurence Juber is a GRAMMY® winning guitarist, solo performer, recording artist, composer and arranger. A music graduate of London's Goldsmith's College, he was featured guitar soloist with the National Youth Jazz Orchestra before becoming established as a studio musician in the mid-1970's. First internationally recognized as lead guitarist in Beatle Paul McCartney's band Wings, with whom he won a Grammy, Juber has since established himself as world-renowned guitar virtuoso and entertainer. As a studio musician, he can be heard on recordings from artists as diverse as Harry Styles, Dan Hicks & The Hot Licks, Seal and the French chanteuse Sylvie Vartin, plus he is featured on the soundtracks to hundreds of TV shows such as Home Improvement and movies including the academy award-winning Dirty Dancing, Good Will Hunting and Pocahontas. laurencejuber.comContact us: makingsoundpodcast.comFollow on Instagram: @makingsoundpodcastFollow on Threads: @jannkloseJoin our Facebook GroupPlease support the show with a donation, thank you for listening!

Interview with Arlen Roth 2024 Arlen Roth is a true guitar legend; part of the list of who he's recorded and toured with contains folks like Simon & Garfunkel (together and individually), John Prine, Phoebe Snow, Bob Dylan, Bee Gees, Don McLean, Levon Helm, Ry Cooder, Duane Eddy, Danny Gatton, Janis Ian, Dusty Springfield, John Sebastian, Johnny Winter and countless more. He also appeared with Ramblin' Jack Elliot and Patti Smith in the Martin Scorcese Rolling Thunder film, created the guitar parts and was consultant and teacher to Ralph Macchio for the legendary blues film, Crossroads. In 2016, he wrote and performed an acoustic guitar piece with Daveed Diggs and Leslie Odom, Jr. of Hamilton for ESPN. Arlen was voted in the Top 100 most Influential guitarists of all time by Vintage Guitar Magazine and top 50 all-time acoustic guitarists by Gibson.com. Now, on Arlen Roth's 20th solo album and his fifth all-acoustic offering, he's bringing rootsy acoustic music to new heights on Playing Out the String, set for release September 27 and distributed by MVD. The new album was recorded, mixed and mastered by Alex Salzman, who also contributes keyboards to the mix.  Arlen's previous album, Super Soul Session, with bass legend Jerry Jemmott, sat atop the Blues and Soul charts for 22 straight weeks, and was in the Top 5 for 55 straight weeks this past year. Arlen has also been at the forefront of guitar and music education, with 10 best-selling books, and he was the first-ever to offer video instruction with the giants of the music industry through his “Hot Licks” company, which he started in 1979, and has had millions of students worldwide. His column for Guitar Player magazine was voted #1 by the largest margin of readers from 1982 to 1992, and was also turned into a best-selling book, Hot Guitar. On Playing Out the String,  this all-acoustic, mostly solo album is very personal to Arlen and is really like getting an up-close "at home" concert in your living room. On it, he paints with broad strokes across several genres of music he loves. From "Old Timey" Norman Blake material to country blues from Sonny Terry and Brownie McGhee and Tampa Red; he even makes you feel at home with Nilsson's "Everybody's Talkin'" and gives his 12-string guitar a workout on the archetypical, "Walk Right In." https://www.arlenroth.com  

It seems we're inundated with news these days - so many stories come at us during the day. This week and next we offer a remedy for these difficult times with humorous songs with little political content. On the first installment we'll hear from Loudon Wainwright III, The Princes of Serendip, Dan Hicks and his Hot Licks, Andy Breckman, Peter Mayer and many more. So turn away from the TV, put down your phone for a little bit, and just have fun … this week on The Sing Out! Radio Magazine.Pete Seeger / “If I Had A Hammer”(excerpt) / Songs of Hope and Struggle / Smithsonian Folkways Bowhunter / “Violin vs Fiddle - L'ville (Snake Hunt)” / Four Hands Round / Self-producedLoudon Wainwright III / “Cardboard Boxes” / I'm Aright / RounderThe Princes of Serendip / “A Scientific Love Song” / Yumpatiddly Bee / Jaiya RecordsDan Berggren / “Fix it or Stop Complaining” / Fresh Territory / Sleeping GiantThe Ragtime Rumors / “Way Too Smart” / Rag 'N Roll / RufOld Man Luedecke / “Lego and Renaissance Painting” / Live at the Chester Playhouse / True NorthOld Man Leudecke / “Girl with the Pearl Earring” / Live at the Chester Playhouse / True NorthCarla Gover / “Girls Just Wanna Have Fun” / Gypsy Ways / Self-producedDan Hicks & His Hot Licks / “Shorty Falls in Love” / Where's the Money / MCABowhunter / “The Saddest Thing-Ten Strike” / Four Hands Round / Self-producedJohn Hartford / “Watching the River Go By” / A Tribute to John Hartford / Blue PlateAndy Breckman / “Railroad Bill” / Fast Folk A Community of Singers & Songwriters / Smithsonian  Folkways Robin & Linda Williams / “Herding Cattle in a Cadillac Coupe Deville / Live in Holland / Strictly CountryMaria Muldaur / “Don't You Make Me High (Don't You Feel My Leg)” / Maria Muldaur / RepriseThe Volo Bogtrotters / “Don't Try It Cause It Can't Be Done” / Old-Time String Band with Vocal Accompaniment / MarimacPeter Mayer / “The Introvert Song” / Elements / Blue BoatPete Seeger / “If I Had A Hammer”(excerpt) / Songs of Hope and Struggle / Smithsonian Folkways 

In 1969, Kirchen took Commander Cody and the Lost Planet Airmen to California and they developed a reputation as musical "outlaws" that were praised by other outlaw musicians and bands like Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings, The Grateful Dead and the Allman Brothers Band.Kirchen's band "played a collection of rock 'n' roll, hard-core country, boogie and rockabilly sounds produced in a "high-octane mix" that made them a "happening" group in the San Francisco Bay area. Kirchen began to develop as guitarist, vocalist, songwriter and performer. He became known for his vocal and guitar work on such songs as "Mama Hated Diesels", "Down to Seeds and Stems Again Blues" from the band's albums, Hot Licks, Cold Steel & Truckers' Favorites and Lost in the Ozone. His live performance work was captured on the 1973 album Live From Deep in the Heart of Texas, recorded at the Armadillo World Headquarters in 1973.Kirchen's Commander Cody band broke apart in 1976 and he formed a "swing orchestra" called the Moonlighters and began a decades-long collaboration with British musician Nick Lowe. Lowe produced the Moonlighters' second album Rush Hour, and Kirchen toured with Lowe and joined him in the studio from time to time. During this period Kirchen also worked on albums with Elvis Costello, Gene Vincent, and Link Wray. Kirchen was one of the musicians that pioneered the Americana movement in the 1980s, and also with being a founding father of "twangcore," along with Dave Alvin, Wilco and Big Sandy & His Fly-Rite Boys. Kirchen's signature sound has been dubbed "dieselbilly" and incorporates elements of country, blues, rockabilly, Western swing and boogie-woogie, laced with themes of American truck driving music. Kirchen's work in the early 1970s with Commander Cody and the Lost Planet Airmen helped set the stage for the singers like Waylon Jennings and Willie Nelson and other outlaw country bands with his recordings of songs like "Seeds And Stems."Kirchen is said to have "one of the most distinctive, pure-Fender Telecaster tone guitar sounds in modern music". Kirchen was named "The Titan of The Telecaster" by Guitar Player magazinefor his musical prowess on the Fender Telecaster guitar. He played a 1959 model with a maple fretboard and sunburst finish that he calls the "coal burner" and acquired in 1967 when he exchanged his Gibson SG with a stranger on a bus.He retired that guitar in the early 2010s in favor of a Telecaster with a wider neck.

Get ready to mix a batch of spicy banter with a splash of scandal on this episode of "Cocktails & Cliterature." Sip along with your saucy host Constance and special guest, the ravishing romance writer Xio Axelrod. Dive into the steamy depths of Xio's latest sizzler, "Girls with Bad Reputations," and peel back the layers on what makes her passionate characters strike a chord in the symphony of seduction.Strap in for a wild ride as we talk love, lust, and the bad-ass beats of an all-female rock band. This conversation is guaranteed to get your pulses racing and your e-readers steaming.Can't get enough? Hit pause on the foreplay and take immediate action. Subscribe, download, rate, and leave a luscious review for more "Cocktails & Cliterature" escapades. And if your bookshelf is begging for some Xio Axelrod magic, click this affiliate link to purchase your next page-burning obsession, and support the show. Keep the heat high and the stories hotter with us. Cheers to your next fictional fling!Support the showThanks for tuning in to Cocktails and Cliterature! If you enjoyed our interview make sure to subscribe on Spotify or Apple Podcasts for more captivating author discussions and steamy romance novel insights. Follow us on social media (@cocktailsandcliterature) to stay updated on all our episodes and exclusive content. Cheers to embracing pleasure and unleashing your inner vixen!

This week on the Magazine we feature a couple of the musical forms that America has exported to the world. You might first think of rock and roll, or rhythm and blues, but one of our earliest gifts to the world was jazz and swing music. This week we'll hear classics from Django Reinhardt, Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Dan Hicks and his Hot Licks, Russ Barenberg and lots more. “It Don't Mean a Thing” swings ...” this week on The Sing Out! Radio Magazine.Pete Seeger / “If I Had A Hammer”(excerpt) / Songs of Hope and Struggle / Smithsonian FolkwaysDjango Reinhardt & Stephane Grappelli / “Minor Swing” / Djangologie Vol.6 / EMI PatheJoshua Rifkin / “Elite Syncopations” / Scott Joplin Piano Rags / NonesuchBenny Goodman / “Air Mail Special” / Best of the Big Bands / ColumbiaCount Basie / “One O'Clock Jump” / This is Jazz 11 / ColumbiaDuke Ellington & Ella Fitzgerald / “It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing)” / At the Cote D' Azur / VerveLambert, Hendricks & Ross / “Twisted” / The Hottest New Group in Jazz / ColumbiaDan Hicks & his Hot Licks / “Canned Music” / Original Recordings / EpicBill Knopf / “Take the “A” Train” / Pacific Swing / First InversionDjango Reinhardt & Stephane Grappelli / “Swinging with Django” / Djangologie Vol.6 / EMI PatheAllen Tousaint / “Rocks in My Bed” / American Tunes / NonesuchGuy Van Duser & Billy Novick / “Exactly Like You” / Exactly Like Us / RounderRuss Barenberg / “Halloween Rehearsal” / Halloween Rehearsal / RounderThe Phil Salazar Band / “Swing to Bop” / The Phil Salazar Band / Flying FishMerle Travis / “Walkin the Strings” / The Merle Travis Guitar / RavenPete Seeger / “If I Had A Hammer”(excerpt) / Songs of Hope and Struggle / Smithsonian Folkways

Performer/Producer/Puppeteer and Zombie (aka returning guest) Ben Burris is back, baby! And this time, we're ALL 2 BURIOUS about kids getting possessed in 1973 in The Exorcist (Dir. William Friedkin) and even now in 2023 for a SPOILER LADEN “NEW NEW,” review of The Exorcist: Believer (Dir. David Gordon Green). We go quick through the sequel and dive into the meat of the 1973 classic based on the William Peter Blatty novel (his adapted screenplay won the Oscar. 1 of its 10 nominations). Have a close friend or loved one strap you to the bed, turn on the AC, and let us possess you with the smooth sounds of The Exorcist for Spooky SeasonPLOT 1973*: When a young girl is possessed by a mysterious entity, her mother seeks the help of two Catholic priests to save her life.Recorded 10/231hr 55minsExplicit language.Artwork - Ben McFaddenReview Review Intro/Outro Theme - Jamie Henwood"What Are We Watching" Theme - Matthew FosketProduced by - Ben McFadden & Paul RootConcept - Paul Root

The Salman Rushdie hole in Cody's Bookstore; corn conspiracy in Michael Pollan's Omnivore's Dilemma and songs inspired by love and hashish brownies from Dan Hicks & The Hot Licks!

Current Kingston Trio, member Buddy Woodward talks with Paul Robinson of The Hot Licks (the music of Dan Hicks) shares his musical journey from childhood to present day. This is part one of a part three series please enjoy.

PaulRobinson - Dan Hicks band leader and current Hot Licks leader discusses how the Kingston Trio had a big impact on his early musical life

Guitarist and friend Tim Good joins the podcast to discuss the various styles of Steely Dan's many guitarists, from founding members Denny Dias and Skunk Baxter to session specialists Elliott Randall and Larry Carlton. Tim also explains why a one-off Steely Dan collaborator is his single favorite guitarist of all-time..

Guitarist and friend Tim Good joins the podcast to discuss the various styles of Steely Dan's many guitarists, from founding members Denny Dias and Skunk Baxter to session specialists Elliott Randall and Larry Carlton. Tim also explains why a one-off Steely Dan collaborator is his single favorite guitarist of all-time..

Introducing the latest edition of the electrifying podcast series, "Blues is the Truth" with the one and only Ian McHugh! Get ready to dive deep into the soul-stirring world of blues as this episode features an incredible lineup of legendary artists that will have you tapping your feet and feeling the groove. We once again are joined by Paul Michael making one of his legendary Blues Driver picks and we feature some of the amazing artists performing at the upcoming Phoenix Festival. Prepare to be captivated by the timeless talent of Buddy Guy, whose mesmerizing guitar riffs and soulful vocals will transport you to the heart of the blues. Joining the ranks are the extraordinary sounds of Michael Messer's Mitra, Buddy Whittington and Jim Suhler, and The Hoax, each bringing their own unique blend of blues mastery to the mix. But the musical journey doesn't stop there! Delve into the soulful melodies of The Bluesland Horn Band, Spoonful of Blues, and the dynamic duo Star Baby and Dave Thomas. Let the gritty tunes of Dust Radio and Tony O take you on a wild ride through the blues landscape, while The Blue Bishops and The Geoff Garbow Band infuse their signature sound into the mix. Prepare to be blown away by the virtuosic mastery of the David Sinclair Trio, Robert Hokum, and the incomparable Joe Bonamassa. Feel the irresistible groove of Dan Hicks and the Hot Licks, and let the mesmerizing vocals of Jo Harman and Crystal Shawanda sweep you off your feet. With the raw energy of Mick Clarke, The Roadhouse Blues Band, C Bone, and The Black and Blues Band, you'll find yourself surrendering to the power of the blues. Experience the dynamic collaboration of the Mike Bourne Band featuring Johnny Burgin, the soulful sounds of LH Express, and the magnetic energy of Sonic Blue. Last but not least, let the scorching guitar licks of Joanna Connor and the iconic Gary Moore leave you in awe of their unparalleled talent. From the roots of the blues to its modern manifestations, "Blues is the Truth" presents an extraordinary lineup that will leave you craving more. Tune in to the latest edition of "Blues is the Truth" with Ian McHugh, and let the blues wash over you, revealing the raw emotion and undeniable power of this timeless genre. Get ready to embark on a musical journey that will resonate deep within your soul. Don't miss out on this incredible episode featuring the finest blues artists of our time!

To Support the Channel:Tip jar:  https://paypal.me/AskZacOr check out my store at  - www.askzac.comDanny Gatton was and is a huge influence on me, especially his "Strictly Rhythm Guitar" video from Hot Licks. In my tribute to Danny, I take a walk through some of his history, gear, and also cover some of his playing concepts that have stuck with me.Link for Danny's Rhythm Guitar Video https://amzn.to/376svEJSpotify Playlist for Gattonhttps://open.spotify.com/playlist/1ok...Gear for this video1967 Telecaster - stock except for steel compensated saddles, and the tone control is wired to the bridge pickup only.Strings: Ernie Ball 10,13,15,24,32,42Pick:Blue Chip TPR 35 RB Amp:1965 Deluxe Reverb amp with Celestion V30 speakerEffects used:Mirage compressor pedalBoss DM-39v power via Truetone CS6 #askzac #guitartech #telecasterSupport the show

I'm excited to welcome acclaimed musician Jessamyn Violet to the podcast to talk about her novel, ‘Secret Rules to Being a Rockstar', a gritty, glittery, queer YA debut about a teenage musician who jumps at a chance to play in her favorite rock band on their upcoming world tour, only to realize her heroes have their own agenda and might be leading her down a dark path.  If you're into the 1990s Los Angeles music scene, in all its glory and decay, you're gonna love this novel and episode.  Speaking of the 1990s LA music scene, in the last segment of the episode, ‘LA Weekly' Culture & Entertainment Editor, Lina Lecaro, joins me to talk about that very thing as well as some of the women who were rockin' the town and the world at that time. MUSIC IN THE EPISODE IN ORDER OF APPEARANCE:  “Surf Basement” by Movie Club “Doll Parts” by Hole “Venice Bitch” by Lana Del Rey “Moonbow” by Movie Club “Who Will Save Your Soul” by Jewel “Sullen Girl” by Fiona Apple “Applause” by Lady Gaga “Trap Door” by Movie Club “Black Flamingo” by Movie Club “Crucify” by Tori Amos Clip from ET about Christina Applegate performing with the Pussycat Dolls “Shitlist” by L7    LINKS: Leave a rating and comment for Rock is Lit on Goodpods: https://goodpods.com/podcasts/rock-is-lit-212451 Leave a rating and comment for Rock is Lit on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rock-is-lit/id1642987350   Jessamyn Violet's website, where you can find Reading, Rocking, Rainbow Tour dates and info on tickets, and info on her band Movie Club: https://jessamynviolet.com/bio Jessamyn Violet on Twitter and Instagram: @jessamynviolet   Read Lina Lecaro's work in ‘LA Weekly': https://www.laweekly.com/guest-author/lina_lecaro/ Read Lina's piece in ‘Vice' “This is My Reality as a Woman Music Journalist”: https://www.vice.com/en/article/695zx3/being-a-female-music-journalist Listen to Lina's archived ‘Hot Licks with Lina' radio show on https://luxuriamusic.com/shows/hot-licks/ Lina Lecaro on Twitter and Instagram: @LinaLecaro   Christy Alexander Hallberg's website: https://www.christyalexanderhallberg.com/ Christy Alexander Hallberg on Twitter, Instagram, YouTube: @ChristyHallberg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I'm excited to welcome acclaimed musician Jessamyn Violet to the podcast to talk about her novel, ‘Secret Rules to Being a Rockstar', a gritty, glittery, queer YA debut about a teenage musician who jumps at a chance to play in her favorite rock band on their upcoming world tour, only to realize her heroes have their own agenda and might be leading her down a dark path.  If you're into the 1990s Los Angeles music scene, in all its glory and decay, you're gonna love this novel and episode.  Speaking of the 1990s LA music scene, in the last segment of the episode, ‘LA Weekly' Culture & Entertainment Editor, Lina Lecaro, joins me to talk about that very thing as well as some of the women who were rockin' the town and the world at that time. MUSIC IN THE EPISODE IN ORDER OF APPEARANCE:  “Surf Basement” by Movie Club “Doll Parts” by Hole “Venice Bitch” by Lana Del Rey “Moonbow” by Movie Club “Who Will Save Your Soul” by Jewel “Sullen Girl” by Fiona Apple “Applause” by Lady Gaga “Trap Door” by Movie Club “Black Flamingo” by Movie Club “Crucify” by Tori Amos Clip from ET about Christina Applegate performing with the Pussycat Dolls “Shitlist” by L7    LINKS: Leave a rating and comment for Rock is Lit on Goodpods: https://goodpods.com/podcasts/rock-is-lit-212451 Leave a rating and comment for Rock is Lit on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rock-is-lit/id1642987350   Jessamyn Violet's website, where you can find Reading, Rocking, Rainbow Tour dates and info on tickets, and info on her band Movie Club: https://jessamynviolet.com/bio Jessamyn Violet on Twitter and Instagram: @jessamynviolet   Read Lina Lecaro's work in ‘LA Weekly': https://www.laweekly.com/guest-author/lina_lecaro/ Read Lina's piece in ‘Vice' “This is My Reality as a Woman Music Journalist”: https://www.vice.com/en/article/695zx3/being-a-female-music-journalist Listen to Lina's archived ‘Hot Licks with Lina' radio show on https://luxuriamusic.com/shows/hot-licks/ Lina Lecaro on Twitter and Instagram: @LinaLecaro   Christy Alexander Hallberg's website: https://www.christyalexanderhallberg.com/ Christy Alexander Hallberg on Twitter, Instagram, YouTube: @ChristyHallberg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former professional American football player who played safety for the Toronto Argonauts in 1978, the San Francisco 49ers from 1979 to 1985, and for the Indianapolis Colts in 1986.A four-time Pro Bowl selection from 1981 to 1984, Hicks was a key player on the 49ers dynasty in the 1980s, assisting his team to NFL Championship wins in Super Bowl XVI and Super Bowl XIX. In the 1981 season, Hicks led the NFL in interceptions (9) and return yards (239), and went on to make a big impact in the Super Bowl against the Cincinnati Bengals. After the 49ers lost a fumble on the opening kickoff, the Bengals had a great scoring opportunity and drove to San Francisco 5-yard line. However, Hicks made a clutch interception to prevent the Bengals from scoring. His interception set up a 49ers touchdown on their ensuing drive and helped San Francisco build up a 20–0 lead at halftime, eventually winning the game 26–21.Hicks arrived with the 49ers merely by happenstance. Hicks was one of a bevy of defensive backs used by the 49ers during the 1979 and 1980 NFL seasons. Before being signed by the 49ers, John Facenda noted in a team highlight film that Hicks was "Managing a health food store" in Detroit. Hicks, who was interviewed for the America's Game episode focusing on the 49ers Super Bowl XIX champions, notes that Facenda was wrong. Hicks was simply working in the stock room of a health food store at the time of his signing. Only 25 years old, Hicks found himself suddenly the veteran leader of the 49ers secondary in the 1981 season, when the 49ers decided to rebuild their defensive backfield through the draft. Playing in only his second full season, Hicks was considered the leader of a secondary that also featured rookies Ronnie Lott, Eric Wright and Carlton Williamson. The young, but hard-hitting secondary would affectionately be known as "Dwight Hicks and his Hot Licks".[citation needed] Despite this lack of experience, the 49ers defense ranked among the best in the NFL and spurred the 49ers on to a surprising victory in Super Bowl XVI.Hicks was the Defensive Captain of the 49ers team that won Super Bowl XIX following the 1984 NFL season. Following a last-minute defeat to the Washington Redskins in the 1983 NFC Championship Game, Hicks delivered an impassioned speech to his crestfallen teammates, asking them to "Remember the feeling." Buoyed by Hicks' speech, the 1984 49ers rampaged through the season, finishing with a 15–1 record and breezing through the playoffs en route to a 38–16 victory over the Miami Dolphins in the Super Bowl. 

This week's episode goes downhill fast out of the gate. Tamara really is to blame. As an agent of chaos she thought lollipops with a scorpions in them would be a good idea. They were not a good idea. Furthermore, Tamara thought a nitro Pepsi would be fun to try. It exploded and made a huge mess. Rheannon thought she was going to come face to face with a raccoon. She started the fight empty handed, but it did end with her having a dart gun. Luckily it didn't go as downhill fast as it could have.  

In this episode: Dan Hicks & The Hot Licks, Manfred Mann's Earth Band, and a Stephen Stills Demo

On this episode of Roger the Wild Child Show, we are joined by country music singer/songwriters Denny Sarokin and Denny Terrell!DENNY SAROKINDenny Sarokin has written for, recorded and toured with Every Mothers' Son ("Come On Down To My Boat Baby"), Rick Nelson & The Stone Canyon Band, Crosby, Stills, Nash, & Young, Bread, The Monkees,  and dozens of All-Star Artists. He's  written and recorded 100's of songs for T.V. and film soundtracks.DENNY is one of Nashville's Premier Guitar Teachers, specializing in writing and performance techniques for songwriters. His best selling DVD, "LICK*TIONARY - The Songwriter's Guide To Great Guitar!" features 100's of Hot Licks, Cool Tricks, and Great Grooves that will Make Your Guitar Sound Like a WHOLE BAND!  He has taught his "MAKE YOUR GUITAR YOUR CO-WRITER" and "SONGWRITING IN 3-D" Workshops for musical retail giant Sweetwater, Nashville Songwriter's Assoc.  Int'l, Truefire On Line, National Guitar Workshops, and Camp Jam. DENNY created "The NASHVILLE SONGWRITER'S ROADSHOW",   an all- day event featuring Guitar and Songwriting Workshops, Song Critiques , Networking Party, and an Open Mike Concert.DANNY TERRELLDanny started singing at church when he was 15 years old.  His love of country music led him to release his first song "In It" in April 2019 which later led to releasing my first EP titled "Middle of Nowhere" in November 2019 and his first music video from the title track. Now at newfound heights, he has been so incredibly blessed to have been nominated 4 total times by the Josie Music Awards and their panel of industry professionals; for Music Video of the Year in 2020, and for “Song of the Year” for “Made to Work”, “EP of the Year” for “Middle of Nowhere”, and he was blessed to have won the award for “Male Album of the Year” for “Endless Memories” in 2021. Danny couldn't be more excited to join everyone at the Josie Awards this coming year and to see all of the independent talented singers/songwriters/performers that this world has to offer. God Bless the Josie Music Awards for bringing them together every single year!*******Roger the Wild Child Show is streamed live every Sunday night 8pm ET/ 5pm PT on Facebook, YouTube and Twitter. The show is rebroadcasted on 20+ different podcast platforms. Each week they talk with up-and-coming artists, legends of country music and other influencers to the Nashville scene. Roger is joined by co-host Darin Scheff aka “The Feed Mill Guy”!  Plus YouTube sensation Frankie MacDonald gives the weather for around the world. Also Nashville recording artist, Elise Harper, brings us Nashville Music News! Oh, and don't miss the craziness from Moonshine Shenanigans!Check out the video/audio podcasts and the rest of our linksLinkTree https://linktr.ee/wildchildradio

Another  magic carpet ride of a  conversation about (among other things) Dave Chapelle, keeping the mask on, the serenity prayer, vaping, building guitars, family and the joys of soldering togetherSongs"High Pressure Zone" by 17 year old Pearce Bunting w/Peter Hastings, Chris Gately and Dewey "Hot Licks" Williamson"Bluebubble" by Pearce BuntingTheme song by Isaac DellMastering by the AMAZING Lars Årdal

New hot licks and jams fill this latest episode. We hope you like it! Hear the Clear-Tone and moving harmonies on: "WHAT DO YOU REALLY THINK?", "QUITE A DAY", "DECEMBER DREAM"(featuring virtuoso-inspired lead lines)   and "RIGHT OUT OF THE BLUE". Enjoy!

This latest collection of melodies, harmony and rhythm from Studio "V" features long flowing lead lines and brisk running passages to tell the guitar stories on: UP AND AWAY, A SLICE OF THE PIE, EARLY MORNING LIGHT and POWER SWITCH. Enjoy!

The latest collection of tunes from Studio "V" feature jams, riffs, set melodies and "hot lick" versions of Lou's newest compositions. Clean and "clear-tone" guitar sounds are the backdrop for this Jazzcast. Hear the sounds on: "WHISPER THAT JAZZ", "EVERYWHERE YOU GO", "WALTZ HAT", "JUST US CHICKENS" and "VIOLET STREET-HOT LICKS VERSION". We hope you like it!

Join us as we move forward with eTown's 30th anniversary series, a group of shows highlighting many of eTown's past seasons of programs. This week, we share a potpourri of favorite moments from 2001 with musical guests Roger McGuinn, Terrance Simien, Dan Hicks and the Hot Licks, Cubanismo, Retro Grass, David Crosby's CPR and more!

Felton Pruitt talks to John Girton, lead guitarist with the group “Dan Hicks and the Hot Licks.”

Patrick and Ryan are back with another deep dive into Jimmy's long history of incredible collaborations. Fins up! -- You can listen to us every Friday night from 7pm - 12am Key West time on Radio Margaritaville. Click here for more information: https://bit.ly/36w0FBZ -- SHOW INFORMATION Twitter: https://bit.ly/3w3H0Eg Email: ParrotheadPodcast@gmail.com Merchandise: https://bit.ly/3eMKODX Subscribe: https://apple.co/3bpl926 Subscribe: https://spoti.fi/2PgThTZ

The tide is high, the surf's up, and it's time to wax your stick and hit water. Got an ocean full of garage rock, punk rock, and surf rock. As always find a complete track list over on the modcast homepage at www.mistersuave.com. And keep up with me between modcasts: Twitter - https://twitter.com/mistersuave @mistersuave Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/modmodworld Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7GRj5El2drXcG7sPay6BWv?si=Vq4MIa56Sm6MryFjStlMww Subscribe with iTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/mr-suaves-mod-mod-world/id154325887 Mr. Suave's Mod Mod World. Mod friendly music mixes since 2006. http://www.mistersuave.com/

Arlen is the father of modern-day guitar instruction, and widely known as the "Master of the Telecaster". His early "Hot Licks" series of videos changed the medium by which many of us would learn guitar, and his book "Slide Guitar" influenced many of today's guitar heroes (including Greg)! Greg and Arlen go back to the beginning and talk about his upbringing, the scene in Woodstock NY, and what Arlen's been up to as of late! 1:44 - Arlen’s book “Slide Guitar” (written at 19 on tour with John Prine), and his inspiration to write it9:50 - How Arlen developed his transcription chops, music theory, and developing his ear15:09 - Growing up in a family of cartoonists, and the encouragement of artistic expression20:24 - How Arlen got turned on to early Roots music, and attending art school25:05 - Woodstock, NY, the artistic community centered around the town, linking up with John Prine, and playing in New York City35:00 - What lead Arlen to creating teaching material39:29 - Some good guitar stories - from behind the camera, on the road, etc50:56 - Arlen’s relationship with Danny Gatton61:33 - What Arlen’s been up to these days (an upcoming album, acoustic performances, clinics, oh my!)Total Length: 78:10

Matt and Scott review a couple of Old Town Four Roses SiBs. Nick's Hot Licks and Chad's Selection were OBSF and OESK bottles that did not disappoint. 

The gang and guest panelist Don Polite dish with local restauranteur and innovator Sarah Simmons. Find out how Simmons is not only surviving a pandemic but shaking up the Midlands food scene altogether.  Plus everyone chimes in for a round of “Best Band/Worst Band: 90s edition,” and Chris makes a surprise endorsement. (Disclaimer: Zac stresses that he doesn't actually want to drown the guy from the Counting Crows.)

Yes, it's that time of year again. And it's also Christmas, so put down that half-knitted stocking, that partially stuffed goose; pour yourself a glass of Madeira and listen to seasonal music from The Sonics, Dan Hicks & his Hot Licks, The 5.6.7.8's, Mary Schneider, The Salt Lake City Jazz Orchestra and even people you've heard of like Maddy Prior & The Carnival Band, Bob Seger, Kate Rusby, Clarence Carter and Asleep At The Wheel. It's the only sensible way to spend the Christmas Meltdown - sorry - Lockdown. And a Happy New Year.

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Famed Guitarist, and groundbreaking guitar educator, Arlen Roth, is our guest for the latest Truetone Lounge. We cover his touring days with John Prine, Phoebe Snow, and Simon & Garfunkel, and how his side hustle as a guitar teacher transitioned into authoring books. Those books turned to audiotapes, and then after his work with Ralph Macchio on the movie Crossroads, he turned to guitar instructional videos. The Hot Licks videos that were made from the mid-1980s through the 90s featured an amazing assortment of guitarists, from Andy Summers to Cornell Dupree. Roth continues to record and perform, and we discuss his recent Tele-Masters album, and what's on the horizon for him.

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This week, we begin the two-part feature “It Don't Mean a Thing ... .” America has exported many products to the world, some better than others. One of our finest gifts is music. We automatically think of rock and roll and rhythm and blues, but one of the earliest musical exports is jazz and swing is one of the most popular. This week we'll feature classics from Django Reinhardt, Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Dan Hicks and his Hot Licks, Russ Barenberg and many more. Everybody’s swingin’ … this week on The Sing Out! Radio Magazine. Episode #20-41: “It Don't Mean a Thing …”, Pt.1 Host: Tom Druckenmiller Artist/”Song”/CD/Label Pete Seeger / “If I Had A Hammer”(excerpt) / Songs of Hope and Struggle / Smithsonian Folkways Django Reinhardt & Stephane Grappelli / “Minor Swing” / Djangologie Vol.6 / EMI Pathe Joshua Rifkin / “Elite Syncopations” / Scott Joplin Piano Rags / Nonesuch Benny Goodman / “Air Mail Special” / Best of the Big Bands / Columbia Count Basie / “One O'Clock Jump” / This is Jazz 11 / Columbia Duke Ellington & Ella Fitzgerald / “It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing)” / At the Cote D' Azur / Verve Lambert, Hendricks & Ross / “Twisted” / The Hottest New Group in Jazz / Columbia Dan Hicks & his Hot Licks / “Canned Music” / Original Recordings / Epic Bill Knopf / “Take the “A” Train” / Pacific Swing / First Inversion Django Reinhardt & Stephane Grappelli / “Swinging with Django” / Djangologie Vol.6 / EMI Pathe Allen Tousaint / “Rocks in My Bed” / American Tunes / Nonesuch Guy Van Duser & Billy Novick / “Exactly Like You” / Exactly Like Us / Rounder Russ Barenberg / “Halloween Rehearsal” / Halloween Rehearsal / Rounder The Phil Salazar Band / “Swing to Bop” / The Phil Salazar Band / Flying Fish Merle Travis / “Walkin the Strings” / The Merle Travis Guitar / Raven Pete Seeger / “If I Had A Hammer”(excerpt) / Songs of Hope and Struggle / Smithsonian Folkways

Famed Guitarist, and groundbreaking guitar educator, Arlen Roth, is our guest for the latest Truetone Lounge. We cover his touring days with John Prine, Phoebe Snow, and Simon & Garfunkel, and how his side hustle as a guitar teacher transitioned into authoring books. Those books turned to audiotapes, and then after his work with Ralph Macchio on the movie Crossroads, he turned to guitar instructional videos. The Hot Licks videos that were made from the mid-1980s through the 90s featured an amazing assortment of guitarists, from Andy Summers to Cornell Dupree. Roth continues to record and perform, and we discuss his recent Tele-Masters album, and what's on the horizon for him.

Nov. 28-29, 1979: The days that told the future Disco was the ticket at Uncle Sam's in the late '70s. But the club's destiny changed course in Nov. 1979, when the Ramones and Pat Benatar rocked the Mainroom on back-to-back nights. In this episode, hosted by Zoo Animal's Holly Hansen, we learn how First Ave became a rock 'n' roll sanctuary. This is the second episode of The Current Rewind's First Avenue season. If you missed the first one, catch up here. Transcript of The Current Rewind season 2, episode 2: "Nov. 28-29, 1979" [Pat Benatar, "Heartbreaker"] Mark Wheat VO: [over Benatar] It's 1979, and Pat Benatar is on stage at Uncle Sam's, jumping up and down with a microphone in her hand. The crowd has been waiting for this one, the single from her new album, and as the guitar builds, so does the energy on the floor. ["Heartbreaker" fades up for a few lines, fades down while Icetep's "Hive Sound" fades up] Mark Wheat VO: Like most emerging rock stars, Pat is wearing all black — and behind her, a guitar crunches through the chorus. From the dance floor to the balcony, people are cheering and nodding to the beat. For us, this is a glimpse of the past — but people at that '79 Benatar show were seeing the future. As Pat performed at the Uncle Sam's disco in downtown Minneapolis, the club's corporate management had their eye on an exit. Thanks to her and others, the venue's next chapter would turn out a lot less Saturday Night Fever and a lot more rock and roll. I'm Mark Wheat. This is The Current Rewind, the show putting music's unsung stories on the map. For our second season, we're exploring the history of First Avenue, the downtown Minneapolis venue that has become one of the Twin Cities' — and the country's — greatest clubs. In our first episode, we covered the beginning of First Ave's life as a music venue...which hit a few bumps right away. When the Depot filed for bankruptcy in the summer of '71, it stayed closed for a year — before an out-of-town company turned it into a disco. That scheme stayed alive until 1979, when two rock shows — the Ramones and Pat Benatar, playing back-to-back nights — set the table for First Avenue's future. For this second episode, we're excited to introduce Holly Hansen, the musician behind Zoo Animal. Holly will help us tell the story of First Ave's second incarnation — as a suburban disco in the middle of downtown Minneapolis — and the people who, in 1979, turned it into a, quote, "New Wave Experience." [rewind noise] Holly Hansen VO: The two most vivid memories I have of First Avenue both involve intimacy, but in very different ways. I was standing at the side of the stage during a Kevin Drew show, and a stagehand made eye contact with me and waved me over. Next thing I knew, I was slow-dancing with Kevin on stage, thinking, "Why me?" I seriously think there are many people in that room who would've loved to be on that stage holding his sweaty body, but here I was, simply being a good sport. [Zoo Animal's "Black and Charred" fades up, plays under VO] Holly Hansen VO: A few years later, I released the Zoo Animal album Departure, some of the most personal music I'd ever written, and the release show was at the 7th St Entry. I don't know how to explain what was going on that night, but it felt very different. It was so quiet and focused; it was like the audience took up part of the weight of the songs. I had never felt so connected with an audience before or since. I feel myself at First Avenue because it's ready for any experience, always centered on music. It's a place where no matter who you are or what you like, the audience and performer can be one. In the late 1970s, First Ave wasn't known as a venue for intimate performances. And then punk happened. Back in the summer of 1972, the Depot had been shut down for a year. Then, in July, it reopened under new management. Instead of a black exterior, the former Greyhound station was now painted red, white, and blue. The Depot's owners hadn't sold the company, but American Avents, a company based in Cincinnati, took over its operation, turning it into one of several Uncle Sam's franchises throughout the U.S. Chris Riemenschneider: I think they had like eight or nine by the time that Uncle Sam's opened here. Holly Hansen VO: Chris Riemenschneider is the author of First Avenue: Minnesota's Mainroom. Chris Riemenschneider: And in fact, the first year or two of the Uncle Sam's, they struggled a bit early on, apparently. But one of the things that really helped it was in maybe about '75 or '76, they changed the liquor law to — Minnesota went from 21 to 18 and up, drinking, and obviously, that was a big boost to the place. Andy Sturdevant: By the late '70s, you've got the heyday of kind of the seedy downtown Hennepin strip. Holly Hansen VO: Andy Sturdevant is the co-author of the book Closing Time, a history of Twin Cities bars. Andy Sturdevant: Like, that's the place that you're talking about when you're going to school and the taunt that you hear is, "Aw, your mom works on Hennepin!" This is that era. And so, you've got that whole strip, and there's still a couple of bars just barely hanging on from that older era. But you've mostly got strip clubs; you've got porno shops; you've got clubs. That's where the gay bathhouses are. Holly Hansen VO: And Uncle Sam's was one of the roughest bars near the Hennepin strip. The manager was a U of M dropout named Steve McClellan. Steve McClellan: My name's Steven McClellan, and I worked in a nightclub downtown from 1973 to 2004. [4:00] Holly Hansen VO: Steve met with The Current Rewind's producer, Cecilia Johnson, for two separate interviews. For the first, he brought LeeAnn Weimar, First Avenue's former director of marketing. For the second, he came with Richard Luka, who started as a doorperson and ended up designing First Ave's logo. Steve had a story about everyone. [supercut of Steve McClellan exclaiming names: "Dave Ahl. Tom Spiegel! Cara Lewis. Gary Rue! Pat Lyons. Kevin Sadowski [ph]. Mark Downey!"] Holly Hansen VO: And as you might hope, Steve McClellan is one of live music's biggest fans. One of his favorite quotes is from Frank Zappa: "Once you record it, you've sold out." He says he picked up this attitude as a college kid. Steve McClellan: I'm a West Bank guy. I remember when people would go to the West Bank when I was going to the U. I lived on the West Bank from '68, '69 to '73. And you had five, six venues doing live music. Holly Hansen VO: Steve was on the West Bank attending the University of Minnesota, but dropped out in the mid-'70s. Before that, though, he started working the bar at Uncle Sam's. Steve McClellan: My feeling is in '75 they put me in management training. I had been bartending probably since late 1973. And after they sent me to the management-training thing, I was ready to go back to school. I was fed up with the corporate nature of it. And then I came back, and I was pulled out of training early because Pat Lyons, who was managing Minneapolis at the time, got promoted. They pulled me out of training and gave me First Avenue. Holly Hansen VO: Even after Steve's promotion, he and his bosses didn't always get along. Steve McClellan: You wanna get me on a rant when I put the first black doorman at the door when American Avents hated it, and all the people involved couldn't believe I had a black doorman? Ah, women in management — I put a woman named Marsha Lear in the Uncle Sam's management program, and I wish I could find her again, because I owe her an apology. American Avents was totally not gonna have a female manager back in the '70s and I realized I sent her — I went through their management program. It's a good old boy network. I hated it. But looking back and seeing how their management meetings went and all that, it would be like you were being run by a — I never went to a fraternity, but back in college I always thought they were kind of a weird group — frat guys. Pretty elite group, they drink a lot of beer. And my image of that whole upper management at American Avents reminded me like they were all from Buffalo, New York. It was one big frat running the company. Holly Hansen VO: The music at Uncle Sam's was largely DJs playing safe pop hits, as dictated by the national office. Chris Riemenschneider: They had this deal where there would be DJs with a live drummer, and this was actually where Bobby Z, later of Prince and the Revolution, first played the club. He was like 18 or 19, on dance night, and, you know, just playing along to recorded music. They used to have another guy, Denny Craswell, who performed with a jungle theme. He had drums built like into, like, logs — it was like this jungle vibe. Pretty cheesy stuff, from what I can tell, but it was a big hit. They only had concerts once in a while — they would bring in some local and regional stuff. And then later on, after McClellan got a little more involved, in the late '70s they brought in stuff that was more Top 40 . . . [Starland Vocal Band's "Afternoon Delight": "Skyrockets in flight/Afternoon delight"] Chris Riemenschneider: . . . that stuff didn't do well. Holly Hansen VO: One feature at Uncle Sam's that brought repeat business was its Sunday-night teen dances. One of the regulars there was the future Time member and hit-making producer Jimmy Jam, as he told Pete Scholtes of City Pages in 2003. Jimmy Jam: Yeah, it was a disco, and it was packed, man. I know they had at least a thousand people every Sunday. There was a crowd, that was sort of a roller skating crowd that I used to hang out with at the Roller Gardens, and I think the Roller Gardens was like a big Friday night thing. So you'd go to the Gardens on Friday night, and Saturday there was a whole lot of different options, and then Sunday was always Uncle Sam's. But it was a lot of the same people you'd see, just kinda from my circle. I went to Washburn High, and so all sort of that crowd from there. But really, the crowd came to Uncle Sam's from everywhere. I mean, back when Hopkins was really a suburb and like seemed like it was on the other side of the world, kids from Hopkins and Minnetonka and Wayzata, and it was basically like a sort of a melting pot of races and ages, but mostly a lot of cute girls, and it was just a fun place to hang out. Holly Hansen VO: The history of disco is complicated, and although it has roots in black and queer culture, Uncle Sam's' version was decidedly mainstream. Chris Riemenschneider: At that point, it really wasn't city kids as much as a lot of the suburban kids were coming downtown to hit Uncle Sam's. It kind of was that kind of place, yeah, a little bit more of a shot bar kind of vibe, and that's when they had the Firecracker drinks, which apparently was just basically red food dye or red coloring and vodka. Nobody talks about those drinks fondly, but for some reason, they were ubiquitous there, and people still have the Firecracker glasses, which I guess goes with the patriotic Uncle Sam's idea. Holly Hansen VO: Most of the bands that played Uncle Sam's did covers. But there was the occasional local band playing originals. The Suicide Commandos, one of the Twin Cities' first punk groups, formed in 1974. Later, the Commandos would become regulars at a new club called Jay's Longhorn, where Peter Jesperson worked as house DJ. Peter Jesperson: It opened in June of '77, and I think the DJ booth - it was a Naugahyde disco unit that they rented until they built a booth for me in the corner. But at the time, yeah, we rented this Naugahyde disco thing with flashing lights that we never used, and it was on wheels so it wasn't very sturdy, and people would bump into it and records would skip and I'd be screaming at people. Holly Hansen VO: The Longhorn was where you went if you lived in the Twin Cities and identified in some way as "punk." Bands that played there included Talking Heads, Elvis Costello, the Police, and the B-52's. The Longhorn was a world away from Uncle Sam's. Steve McClellan: I kind of really felt an outsider to that whole Longhorn scene. I was not part of it. Holly Hansen VO: But soon, Steve would hire someone who was. Kevin Cole: I'm Kevin Cole. I am chief content officer at KEXP in Seattle. Holly Hansen VO: Kevin was a Longhorn regular who worked at Hot Licks, a record shop downtown, where one of his coworkers was a young Jimmy Jam. Kevin Cole: I was hired in '78. I worked at First Ave/Uncle Sam's from '78 to '91. I was brought in to help usher in a change, and I was a total misfit for the club at that time. It was a pretty mainstream suburban Saturday Night Fever-type disco, and that era was starting to die. And I think also in part because Steve Egsgard, the DJ who had kind of reigned supreme during that '70s disco heyday, was leaving, so they needed a DJ. I remember going to the back door and meeting Steve. At that time I — Joey Ramone was my idol, so I looked like one of the Ramones — long hair, ripped jeans, tennis shoes. And Steve and I had a great conversation, but I didn't know, really, how it went. And then like a week later he called and he's like, "Hey, can you start in like two days?" So I think they had a need. [Kevin laughs] Holly Hansen VO: In fact, they did. Steve McClellan: I could tell American Avents, at the time, was already planning on dumping Minneapolis, but didn't tell anybody. That's my gut feeling when I look at paperwork and stuff. So that brings us through the turmoil in the transition from Uncle Sam's to Sam's. We were kind of just dumped. Allan was jilted. Holly Hansen VO: That's Allan Fingerhut, who still co-owned the club at that point. Steve's plan was to bring Jack Meyers, a lawyer who Steve knew from Catholic school, on board for damage control. Steve McClellan: When American Avents pulled out and Allan was deciding to have both Byron and Mel Orenstein, the attorney, telling him, "Close the club, we can't lose any more money," there was two of the big hoops I had to hurdle. I do remember I took a half cut, [of] whatever American Avents was paying me at the time, because I wanted to add Jack to the management team. And then of course, American Avents pulled out by sucking all the money out and putting no improvements in. So when we had taken over the club, we were like $60,000 in debt with no backup revenue source. That's a huge amount of money. Holly Hansen VO: Money was the big difference between Steve and Jack's management styles. Steve McClellan: I always wanted to spend money. Jack always wanted to save money. And that was our whole working relationship. I had just taken over as manager, and I started getting bills from people for stuff that happened in '70 and '71. And I couldn't — this is at the time American Avents had pulled out. If there's any reason for that club being open financially, it would be Jack. He went through years of stressful deposits and non-deposits and the financial end. LeeAnn Weimar: It went to, replacing light bulbs was an issue sometimes. Steve McClellan: Oh yeah, because we had the big fluorescent tubes that were expensive and just putting them up was a pain in the butt. Holly Hansen VO: The turning point for Uncle Sam's came on November 28, 1979. That night, Steve had booked the Ramones. It was the New York punk heroes' third show in the Twin Cities. Peter Jesperson, the Longhorn DJ and co-founder of Twin/Tone Records, who also worked the counter at the Lyndale Avenue record store Oar Folk-joke-opus, saw the first. Peter Jesperson: Oh, you know, Kelly's Pub in '77. But of course, I was at every Ramones show I'm sure they ever did in Minneapolis. We did in-stores with them when they were in town at Oar Folk for each of the first three albums. By the third time the Ramones were there, I think that we had several where they got so crowded the police came, and that was one of them because people were spilling out all over the corner there at 26th and Lyndale. They got bigger each time, and some people came because they were a curiosity, and other people came because they were just such a great band. But they were super nice. They were so friendly - loved hanging around the store, [and] they all bought records. Holly Hansen VO: The one time Jesperson skipped seeing the Ramones was in November of 1978, at the St. Paul Civic Center, when they opened for Foreigner. The longtime Minneapolis Tribune critic Michael Anthony remembers cringing at that show. Michael Anthony: What it suggested to me was an elemental truth about pop music and the venue — how important the venue is because their brand of punk, those short quick tunes, works only in a club. It has to have a small thing and boom-boom-boom-boom. You can't do that in a big cavernous room. Whereas Foreigner wrote music that was meant to be played in an arena. Holly Hansen VO: But the Ramones didn't just sound better in a club. Their whole vibe felt better in a smaller room. Punk rock was a tight-knit subculture, and McClellan responded instantly to its do-it-yourself ethos. He booked the Ramones and Pat Benatar on consecutive nights, through the booking agency Premiere in New York. He says this was a total coincidence. Steve McClellan: Now understand that I got along with very few major agents at the time, but both of those shows came from a guy named George Cavado [ph] at Premiere Agency, which was, at the time, Premiere had Bruce Springsteen. That's how I got my U2 dates, was through Premiere. George was an exception to the rule. I hated the big agents. They were so pretentious — arrogant. George wasn't. Holly Hansen VO: Steve didn't get along with several booking agents in town. He also struggled to work with the Minneapolis Police Department. This becomes a key part of the story once the Ramones show up at Uncle Sam's. Steve McClellan: When I took over as management, the Minneapolis Police Department were the security there. At that time, you needed them. Otherwise, if you had trouble, you couldn't — they wouldn't come to you. But it was a Drink and Drown night, one of those pay $5 and get a dime drink [nights]. There was one night when the police kind of overreacted. Something they had instigated blew up and they had fights on the street — 7th Street. There was, like, 22 arrests. The police just started arresting people. And as it turns out, a lot of was, they were just arresting people without merit, and they ended up dropping it all. But the city officially decided we were a club that the Minneapolis Police could not work for, unless they were bonded, and we couldn't afford bonding. It was ridiculously too expensive. But I breathed a sigh of relief, 'cause I couldn't tell them what to do. Holly Hansen VO: From then on, Uncle Sam's had to hire its own security staff. Enter Richard Luka, who worked the door from '75 to '93. Richard Luka: At the time, I was a competitive bodybuilder and on the track team of the U of M. I was 260 pounds, and they had a Wednesday night Drink and Drown night, where you pay $5 at the cover, and drinks were a dime. So I came in and I walked in and I looked around and somebody said, "Hey, you — would you like to work here?" And I said, "Do I get free drinks?" I said, "Okay, all right." [Steve laughs] Steve McClellan: We were just hoping we could keep it open another day. Richard Luka: Okay. Alright. Yeah, just don't beat anybody up; just don't drink too much. That's all it was. Steve McClellan: When people came in for security, A, they always assumed we wanted a bouncer. I took the term "bouncer" out of the job descriptions after American Avents left. They wanted big bouncer guys to be on staff. And remember, we inherited a police force that were bouncers. That was their job: kick butt. And they took seriousness in it, back in the Mayor Stenvig days. They were the best bouncers you could have, because they were armed and they had a whole police force they could call. But the way they handled security stuff was not what you wanted. MUSIC: "Blitzkrieg Bop - Live at Rainbow Theatre, London, 12/31/77; 2019 Remaster" Holly Hansen VO: Working security at the Ramones and Pat Benatar shows changed Richard Luka's life. Richard Luka: About that specific night, it was seeing disco one night and then all of a sudden, "Who are these people in the black leather jackets and the green hair? Who the hell are these people?" And this band comes out and I'm thinking, this is just gonna be like any concert. They're gonna do a couple of songs and then they're gonna slow it down. It was like [Richard laughs] they're not slowing this thing down! This crowd is crushing us, and they're yelling and screaming, and people are climbing over us, and we're looking for people trying to spit on them. And at the end of it I said, "This is so awesome." [Richard and Steve laugh] And my ex-wife was there, and she was totally into disco. She looked around and said, "These people are disgusting. Disco's never gonna die." And she said, "I'm expecting you home immediately," and she left and I went, "F*** you. I'm gonna help the band load out." And I helped the Ramones and their road crew load up, and I stayed there until like three in the morning. They gave me a Ramones t-shirt, and I wore it to work the next day, and then I had to show up the next night for Pat Benatar. Holly Hansen VO: The Benatar tickets cost $1.92. That in itself was unusual — Uncle Sam's usually didn't have a cover charge. LeeAnn Weimar: Yeah, but Pat Benatar was a sex symbol then. She was a rock chick, and every guy I knew wanted to see that show. Steve McClellan: I still say it was a really good show. LeeAnn Weimar: I'm sure it was. Steve McClellan: Live show-wise, and I didn't understand the Ramones because they had no radio play. Why did they sell out? LeeAnn Weimar: She's still out there doing it. Well, because the Ramones were the Ramones. Steve McClellan: I didn't know that. Holly Hansen VO: Kevin Cole DJ'd both shows. Kevin Cole: At that point in time, it was still the old-school Uncle Sam's DJ set-up, which was on the stage. So during the Uncle Sam's heyday, the DJ would be on the stage; there'd be dancers on the stage; a lot of times, there'd be a drummer on the stage drumming along to whatever the DJ was spinning. I'd be spinning before they went on, and when it came time for the band to play, [I] would make the announcement and literally duck. And I would just sit back there onstage as the band was playing.And both were really incredible high-energy shows. I remember after the Pat Benatar show, getting them to sign this standup from the store. And it was pretty funny. They wrote something like "Keep rockin' into the '80s, man." [Prince's "Head"] Holly Hansen VO: The same week as First Avenue's first Ramones show, a young Minneapolis R&B singer performed his first headlining concert away from home. On November 26, 1979, Prince performed at the Roxy in Hollywood. Before they went onstage, Prince told his group, "I'm going to personify sex in every possible way." That tour, he debuted the song "Head," a risqué, as-yet unrecorded track influenced by the New Wave. [Prince's "Head" fades up, plays for a few seconds before fading out under Holly's voiceover] Holly Hansen VO: Uncle Sam's was ready to embrace a new wave, too. Back home, the Ramones and Pat Benatar shows did so well that Steve McClellan won a prize. Steve McClellan: This is where I got an award one year, because I did Pat Benatar and the Ramones the same week and they both sold out, and I was the highest-grossing of all fifteen clubs for that one week. Now, that is not really amazing when you consider admission prices and stuff, and when you do two $1,500 shows. Holly Hansen VO: The two shows also set the stage for Kevin Cole, along with DJs Roy Freedom and Paul Spangrud, to revamp First Avenue's dance nights. Kevin Cole: It was a real transitional period, and I think another thing that's significant about those two back-to-back shows is what happened right after those shows. So the Ramones were on November 28, Pat Benatar on the 29th, and then in the Mainroom, Roy and I presented, on Friday and Saturday, "A New Wave Experience," which is how it was billed at the time. And that was, in part, part of this big statement of like, "Hey, we're changing. Here's two national bands that we're really excited about." And, "Here's what we're doing on the dance nights." And Friday and Saturday nights were the bread and butter of Uncle Sam's and Sam's and First Avenue. We were going from the soundtrack of Saturday Night Fever to playing the Clash and the Talking Heads and Blondie and Iggy Pop and Gang of Four and Devo and B-52's, and so it made for a really interesting challenge. And that was some of the most vital music being made. But part of what made ultimately, I think, First Avenue really successful was this philosophy that Steve really, really supported, and it was this idea that we were gonna play an eclectic mix of dance music. [Kevin takes a deep breath] It was a challenge. I mean, early on we'd clear the floor. [Kevin laughs] Holly Hansen VO: In order to pay the bills, Steve made it his mission to fill Uncle Sam's calendar, with DJs and live bands. Steve McClellan: You have this amount of money you gotta cover if you're open seven days a week. "Geez, $300, I can make that happen. If we do a college night with mud wrestling, we'll get $300, right?" And I knew if I was only open five days a week, well, take $2,100 and divide it by five instead of seven. Every day I was closed, to me, cost us money. Holly Hansen VO: In addition to big-name headliners, Uncle Sam's booked openers from around the Twin Cities, forming ties that would only get stronger. [Curtiss A's "Land of the Free"] Kevin Cole: The Pat Benatar show, Curtiss A opened. So we were developing those relationships with those bands already and working toward ultimately where we got to, which is a space where live bands could play. Daniel Corrigan: So, Micah, who used to work here, once said that First Avenue is a pirate ship that doesn't go anywhere. Holly Hansen VO: That's Daniel Corrigan, First Avenue's official photographer, quoting Micah Ailie. When Cecilia mentioned this to Steve and LeeAnn Weimar, they had a ready response. Steve McClellan: Not only was it a pirate ship, but it had a captain that didn't know where he was heading, or which shore we were heading for, or . . . LeeAnn Weimar: Or where the Bermuda Triangle was. Steve McClellan: Yeah! And we were constantly lost. [Steve laughs] Bermuda Triangle! LeeAnn Weimar: But god, we had a good time. [Icetep's "Hive Sound" fades up] Mark Wheat VO: In 1980, the crew dropped the "Uncle" and just went by "Sam's," a name that would last a couple of years. Next episode, you'll meet the newly christened "First Avenue" in a heyday of historic shows — few more significant than Bad Brains, Sweet Taste of Afrika, and Husker Du. Did you see the Ramones or Pat Benatar at First Avenue? If so, or if you'd like to share another memory, send it to us via email or voice memo at rewind@thecurrent.org. If you enjoyed this story, please mention it in a review of The Current Rewind on Apple Podcasts, or share it with the music lovers in your life. Also, we're happy to provide transcripts of each episode of this show. If you'd like to check them out, head over to TheCurrent.org/rewind. This episode of The Current Rewind was hosted by Holly Hansen and me, Mark Wheat. It was produced by Cecilia Johnson and scripted by our head writer, Michaelangelo Matos. Marisa Morseth is our research assistant, and Jay Gabler is our editor. Our theme music is the song "Hive Sound" by Icetep. This episode was mixed by Corey Schreppel. Thanks to Brett Baldwin, Rick Carlson, Shelby Sachs, David Safar, and Peter Scholtes for additional support. [Producer's note: We also owe Jeanne Andersen and her website Twin Cities Music Highlights a debt of gratitude for her original research and archiving.] The Current Rewind is made possible in part by the Minnesota Legacy Amendment's Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund. It is a production of Minnesota Public Radio's The Current. The Current Rewind goes to First Avenue

In this Banana Lowell Levinger Interview: Why Serendipity is the norm, Playing with Paul McCartney, two tragic losses in his life, settling down in the Bay area, his vintage guitar business, charitable work with Bread & Roses, his great work ethic, hang gliding, developing Encore software, a great story how he wound up connecting with Steven Van Zandt and loads more. TONS of rock and roll history here, great guy: Banana is a founding member of The Youngbloods, which formed in 1965, and had the hit songs Get Together & Darkness, Darkness. He began his career in bluegrass, playing the coffee shops in Boston and New York City, eventually moving out to West Marin. After a 9 year run with The Youngbloods, Banana then played with Mimi Farina (Joan Baez’ sister) for over 20 years. He also worked in bands with Norton Buffalo, Dan Hicks and his Hot Licks, David Grisman, Barry “The Fish” Melton Band (Country Joe & The Fish), and Zero, where he played keyboard and sang lead for over ten years. He’s currently touring with Steven Van Zandt’s band “Little Steven and The Disciples of Soul.”  Support this Show: http://www.everyonelovesguitar.com/support  Subscribe https://www.everyonelovesguitar.com/subscribe/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EveryoneLovesGuitar/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/everyonelovesguitar/ 

The Weekly Briefing podcast: When did our electronics become so hard to use? Junko & I lament the sorry state of nominally “smart” phones, “smart” homes, and other “smart” gadgets. Also, the Hot Chips conference was this week — we discuss the designs that surprised and astounded with Tirias Research analyst Kevin Krewell.

Erin McGrane of Heartland Song Network joins Michael Hogge in studio!  

This is the 3rd episode Chris Ryan has been on, and we’ve only done 5 episodes. What’s up with that? Simple. He’s a great co-host and we have a lot of fun together - as it should be. Chris owns Ryan Video Productions. As he says on his website, “Let’s do some good work together!” He means it, as evidence by his client testimonials and the people I’ve talked to who’ve used his services.  Chris and I share a love for music. We’ve both been involved in the seen for years. While Chris worked in a radio station DJ’n several shows, I started behind a mic producing podcasts before it was called podcasting. Back then, it was often called “audio blogging.” So yes, this episode is largely dominated by talking about the musicians, bands, and experiences we’ve had along the way. But don’t worry, Chris will let you know how best to prepare for your video shoot BEFORE you hire the videographer.  Topics, Mentions, and Links to All The Music Chris listened to Spotify’s “Discover Weekly” and discovered Thomas Dolby’s album “Flat Earth.” The Flat Earth is the second album by Thomas Dolby. It was released in February 1984, peaking at #14 on the UK Albums Chart. The first single from the album was "Hyperactive!", which peaked at #17 in the UK Singles Chart, making it Dolby's highest-charting single in his home country. ~ Wikipedia. Thomas Dolby Blinded Us With Ringtones. Dan Hicks and The Hot Licks and I Scare Myself.  Musical Category: Fusion Weather Report Joni Michell and Jaco Pastorius Joni Mitchell and Tom Scott: Tom Scott: Joni's Spark Mingus & Joni Mitchell: The Black Saint & the Singer Lady: Goodbye Pork Pie Hat /Album: Mingus 1979 Chris meets Frank Zappa who plays guest DJ in the Tucson radio station he was working in at the time. Zappa had just released You Are What You Is. In fact, Chris has credits in the liner notes for Zappa’s You Can’t Do That On Radio! When you’re getting ready to do a brand video, what do you need to consider? Figure out what you’re trying to accomplish... John Krasinski - Some Good News on YouTube. More musical artists Christ met while at the radio station. Santana Jackson Brown Todd Rundgren  Guns and Roses Metallica Rick Dango from The Band Arthur Lee singer and guitar player for the band Love. Little Feet A phone interview with Pat Metheny Béla Fleck. John mentions Echo in the Valley which is the follow-up to Béla Fleck and Abigail Washburn's acclaimed, self-titled debut that earned the 2016 Grammy for Best Folk Album. John mentions Howard Levy and Béla Fleck & The Original Flecktones - "Sinister Minister" - Mountain Jam VII - 6/3/11. Chris continues to work “safely” on-site to produce videos and talks about how he does it. Chris talks about his experience shooting music videos.  The Steely Damned 2: My Old School cover band for Steely Dan: Do It Again. Chris was up against Wolfman Jack for ratings - and had better ratings! John asks Chris if he knew in Tucson Rythem and Roots Concert Series, Jonathan and Susan Holden, who did a lot of work with KCXI Public Radio? John mentions seeing Greg Brown - Boom Town, in 2004 at the Lensic Theater in Santa Fe, NM when he was living there. Roots Music… sanity music. Music… it makes you feel normal Contact Chris Ryan Ryan Video Productions "Branded" Podcast Contact Info John BiethanContact the showALL MAVEN a Full-service Digital & Creative Agency Intro/Outtro music credit Dances With Koalas by coruscate (c) copyright 2020 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/Coruscate/61129 Ft: Calyman & Psubhashish

Christian Wolf sat down to talk to the members of the Hot Licks Band about their performance in Torrance.  Upcoming shows here: https://torrancearts.org/upcoming-shows/   Dan Hicks passed away on Feb. 6, 2016 but his band, The Hot Licks, play on! The Hot Licks are original members of Dan’s backing band. They perform classic gems written by the Man himself as well as songs that Dan Hicks loved to cover in his own original style – Folk-Swing – A blend of Gypsy Jazz, Folk and Swing with lots of vocal harmonies. The Hot Licks are dedicated to preserving the original sound and spirit in the way Dan taught them! They carry the banner for Folk-Swing with his signature style that has inspired so many others. The Hot Licks:Paul Robinson, Guitar/VocalsDaria, Vocals/Percussion/MelodicaPaula Sonnenberg, Vocals/Percussion Featuring: David Boyden, Violin Alex Baum, Bass www.facebook.com/hotlicksmusic

Discover my thoughts on gypsy jazz guitarist Robin Nolan's first course in 2020.

Loyal listener @SilkyJohnson23 asks Sean & Joey what NBA team he should root for, and they have no idea what to answer because tey barely know anything about basketball. Luckily, they know some people who do! The boys bring in feelings and vacation friend Katie Heindl (@wtevs) & Hot Licks and Hot Box Score savant Kelly Dwyer (@KDonHoops) and they figure out team by team who Silky should root for!Subscribe to Katie's newsletter here: https://tinyletter.com/basketballfeelingsand Subscribe to KD's here: https://tsa.substack.com/SUPPORT: www.patreon.com/roundrockpodTWITTER: @RoundRockPodE-MAIL: RoundRockPod@gmail.comPHONE: 323-682-0342ALBUM: www.roundballrock.bandcamp.comSONG: "Two Princes (NBA REMIX)'" by Sean Keane See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This 1971 release is not in Robert Q's wheelhouse. However it has deep memories for him. Reminding him of travel, fun, motel living, sickness, happiness, Midwest culture, beautiful country and a nasty experience with grits.

Season 2 Premiere. Andy, Sam, Winston, and special guest Hazel Cills (pop culture reporter at Jezebel) wade into the post-Kath era. Chicago hire a new member - Donnie "Hot Licks" Dacus - and wild out in Miami. Danny Seraphine’s ties to the Outfit catch up with him. The stank reaches Chernobyl-esque levels. Sam controls his rage with the help of a new sponsor. Winston finds an unexpected collaborator. Brooklyn's Homeslice makes an overture. -- "Andy Da Bass Slappa" - https://gofile.io/?c=xH8KWk

Singer Maryann Price appears June 8 at the Gamm Theater in Warwick. #WPRO A Rhode Island native, she has performed with artists including Dan Hicks and The Hot Licks, The Kinks, Asleep at the Wheel. She appears with The Edge Hill Rounders, with Austin Brookner.

Singer Maryann Price appears June 8 at the Gamm Theater in Warwick. #WPRO A Rhode Island native, she has performed with artists including Dan Hicks and The Hot Licks, The Kinks, Asleep at the Wheel. She appears with The Edge Hill Rounders, with Austin Brookner.

New York City’s “hot jazz guy” Nir Felder plays with Jeff Coffin, Jeff Babko, Will Lee and Keith Carlock in the Band of Other Brothers… tours around the world with Kenyon Harrold… and is an in-demand session player, as well. Nir shares his early influences, including his musical maternal grandmother… why he uses 13’s on his ‘94 Strat… best NYC foods… working for Arlen Roth and Hot Licks, as a kid… being present and not looking forward or backwards… and the best pizza in Brooklyn! Cool conversation with a great player who’s filled with optimism for living: Subscribe https://www.EveryoneLovesGuitar.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EveryoneLovesGuitar/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/everyonelovesguitar/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ELovesGuitar

Good evening, Legion! Are you ready to rock!?  No…… Well get up anyway because we have a full crew tonight and we have some good tunes to put in your earholes.  The theme being Josie and the Pussycats with that slice of aughts gold and Pussycats in outer space with the Albert Pyun directed Vicious Lips. In Vicious Lips, a foxy group of musicians on a lunar mission to rock peoples faces off get marooned on a desert planet. They have to deal with band feuds, their wormy manager and one razor toothed stowaway. Commercialism is king when the Pussycats flee Riverdale to pursue their rock and roll dreams with the help of some corporate sleazeballs bent on retail domination.

Arlen has recorded & played with Simon & Garfunkel, Bob Dylan, John Prine, Phoebe Snow, Levon Helm, The Bee Gees and loads more. He was at the epicenter of the cultural revolution in Greenwich Village AND Woodstock, NY, and basically invented the guitar video lessons industry when he created Hot Licks out of his bedroom using his last $2,000… which he turned this into an empire, selling over 2.5 Million video lessons… During this conversation, Arlen shares some great stories about playing with Dylan, Simon & Garfunkel, and Levon Helm… growing up in the Bronx… his father, New Yorker Magazine cartoonist, Al Ross… and the devastating accident that took both his wife and daughter, and how he’s dealt with this… and not dealt with this. This was an incredibly interesting conversation with a guitarist who’s touched so many lives in so many different areas of music, you MUST listen... Subscribe https://www.EveryoneLovesGuitar.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EveryoneLovesGuitar/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/everyonelovesguitar/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ELovesGuitar

THE TAKE 12 RECOVERY RADIO SHOW Mark Elder was born in Spokane, Wa. In the early 50’s. He started playing guitar at age eleven and studied guitar under the jazz guitarist John LaChapelle in Richland, Wa. Mark started songwriting in his teens and has been writing and performing music for 45 years. In 1971 he joined the band Bordersong and in 1975 they recorded the album “Morning” in which Ann and Nancy Wilson sang background vocals on Mark’s song “It’s Time Agan”. Mark has had the pleasure of warming up for such bands as The Oakridge Boys, Mitch Ryder and the Detroit Wheels, Dan Hicks and his Hot Licks, Elvin Bishop and Commander Cody. Over the years he has had his original songs recorded by Crystal Gayle, Bordersong, and two albums with Midlyfe Crysis. To date Mark has recorded two solo albums “What A Ride” and “Just For Today A Journey In Recovery From Addiction”. Over the years he has performed with many acts from Rock and Jazz groups to Acoustic/Folk bands. As well as performing live Mark owns the records in his own studio, Oldgyz Productions. Visit: https://markelder.hearnow.com/ to purchase Mark's CD, "Just for Today" Visit: www.what-aride.com for more of Mark's music

GRAMMY® winning guitarist Laurence Juber is a solo performer, recording artist, composer and arranger. His playing fuses folk, jazz, blues, pop and classical styles, creating a multi-faceted performance that belies the use of only one instrument. A music graduate of London's Goldsmith's College, he was featured guitar soloist with the National Youth Jazz Orchestra before becoming established as a studio musician in the mid-1970's. First internationally recognized as lead guitarist in Beatle Paul McCartney's Wings, with whom he won a Grammy, Juber has since established himself as world-renowned guitar virtuoso and entertainer. Juber, known to his fans as LJ, has released 25 solo albums which spotlight his unique touch and tone on acoustic guitar. The latest, LJ Can't Stop Playing The Beatles! is the third in his series of arrangements by the Fab Four. His LJ Plays The Beatles was voted one of Acoustic Guitar Magazine's all-time Top Ten albums. His solo arrangement of The Pink Panther Theme earned him a second Grammy, while his arrangement of Stand By Me was heard nationally in a Diamonds Are Forever commercial. Juber's DVD-Audio project Guitar Noir (AIX Records) won a CES Demmy award for best audio. His 'photo memoir' Guitar With Wings was recently published by Dalton Watson Fine Books. As a studio musician, he can be heard on recordings from artists as diverse as Dan Hicks & The Hot Licks, Seal and the French chanteuse Sylvie Vartin, plus he is featured on the soundtracks to hundreds of TV shows such as Home Improvement and movies including the academy award-winning Dirty Dancing, Good Will Hunting and Pocahontas. Juber co-composed the soundtrack of the award-winning video game Diablo III and scored the NBC Dateline documentary Children Of The Harvest. His music is also featured in the Ken Burns' documentary The Tenth Inning. #slackermorningshow101thefox

Shotgun Wedding draws from a wellspring of country, Americana, alt-country, rock n’ roll, and the boogie-and-stride piano tradition. With reverent intentions and restless creativity, the five-piece band has boldly settled its own authentic homestead.The group boasts four very individual and accomplished songwriters and lead vocalists, and sumptuous four-voice harmony passages. Shotgun Wedding has garnered favorable comparisons to Asleep At The Wheel, Dan Hicks and The Hot Licks, Little Feat, Zac Brown Band, and Shooter Jennings. The band cites influences as diverse as Johnny Cash, Merle Haggard, Willie Nelson, Speckled Red, Professor Longhair, AC/DC, Jim Campilongo, and Karen Carpenter. Shotgun Wedding is Dennis DelGaudio, guitar/vocals/bandleader; Wade Preston, piano/ vocals; Catherine Porter, vocals; Andy Cichon, bass/vocals; and Chuck Burgi, drums. The quintet has the rare distinction of being fulltime acclaimed musicians with impressive resumes pursuing a passion project out of sheer love of the music, their chemistry as a creative unit, and the deep bond of friendship they share. For more, click here.

In conjunction with my research for a book I've been working on the last year I conducted interviews with some of the greats of modern slide guitar.  I've decided to share them with y'all in hopes you'll get as much out of it as I have so you don't have to wait for the book which will likely be finished some time in 2017.  I hope you enjoy the podcast.  Please post feedback and comments below.  This inaugural episode features Arlen Roth, one of the most esteemed slide players/educators/innovators and sidemen in the biz.  In addition to his long and distinguished CV as an artist and player he wrote the first slide guitar instructional book at age 19 and went on to found the first video instruction company with Hot Licks.

In conjunction with my research for a book I've been working on the last year I conducted interviews with some of the greats of modern slide guitar.  I've decided to share them with y'all in hopes you'll get as much out of it as I have so you don't have to wait for the book which will likely be finished some time in 2017.  I hope you enjoy the podcast.  Please post feedback and comments below.  This inaugural episode features Arlen Roth, one of the most esteemed slide players/educators/innovators and sidemen in the biz.  In addition to his long and distinguished CV as an artist and player he wrote the first slide guitar instructional book at age 19 and went on to found the first video instruction company with Hot Licks.

apítulo invernal, de miércoles, que tendrá vibrantes luminarias del pasado y el presente, del directo y del estudio. The Monkees, Salvador Dominguez, Weezer, Neil Young, The Lumineers, The Whiskey Daredevils, Bertus Borgers, Carolyn Wonderland, Robbie Fulks o Freakwater entre otros sonarán en el capítulo de hoy. Abriremos recordando a Dan Hicks, se nos acaba de marchar el hombre fuerte de los Hot Licks y The Charlatans, el maestro Spinosa traerá su música y nos contará sobre su impronta musical.

apítulo invernal, de miércoles, que tendrá vibrantes luminarias del pasado y el presente, del directo y del estudio. The Monkees, Salvador Dominguez, Weezer, Neil Young, The Lumineers, The Whiskey Daredevils, Bertus Borgers, Carolyn Wonderland, Robbie Fulks o Freakwater entre otros sonarán en el capítulo de hoy. Abriremos recordando a Dan Hicks, se nos acaba de marchar el hombre fuerte de los Hot Licks y The Charlatans, el maestro Spinosa traerá su música y nos contará sobre su impronta musical.

Dan Hicks and the Hot Licks grace the Whad'ya Know stage in Berkeley CA, where Dan scares himself and explains how if not why he performs standing on his right leg when the left appears to be perfectly good.

Fusing folk, jazz,and pop styles, two-time Grammy-winner Laurence Juber creates a multifaceted performance that belies the use of only one acoustic guitar.  The lead guitarist for Paul McCartney's Wings (with whom he earned a Grammy award), Juber is a world-renowned guitar virtuoso, composer and arranger. He has released 19 acclaimed solo albums. His solo arrangement of The Pink Panther earned him a second Grammy. Pop Goes Guitar includes his arrangement of Stand By Me that was heard nationally in a 'Diamonds Are Forever' commercial. His last CD is a Vol 2 follow-up to LJ Plays The Beatles, which is one of Acoustic Guitar Magazine's' all-time Top Ten acoustic albums.   As a studio musician, he can be heard on recent albums from artists as diverse as Dan Hicks & the Hot Licks and Barry Manilow, plus he is featured on the soundtracks to hundreds of TV shows and movies including the academy award-winning Good Will Hunting. He is currently featured on the score to ABC Family channel's hit show The Secret Life of the American Teenager.   As a composer, Juber has contributed the soundtrack of the upcoming Activision/Blizzard Entertainment video game Diablo III. His music is also featured in the Ken Burns documentary The Tenth Inning.

Areti interviews Tony Parsons. In depth questions. As always it isn’t about the messenger – it is the message that can resonate. There is NO YOU. Music by The Charles River Valley Boys, The Fureys, Andre Vollenweider, Inxs, Ketil Bjornstad , Forro, Carles Benavent, Dan Hicks and the Hot Licks, Wet wet wet, Seban Bajramovic, […]

A musical question to Sarah Palin, Dick Cheney and George W. Bush from Nicole Sandler with lots of help from Dan Hicks & his Hot Licks!