034 - Ex Traffic singer/guitarist Dave Mason talks about his old album that has been rerecorded after 50 years, plus Hendrix, Clapton, Fleetwood Mac and more!

This episode is with former Traffic guitarist and singer; Dave Mason. Dave has rerecorded his first album, 50 years after it’s original release, and is titled: Alone Together, Again. Dave also talks with us about being on tour when the Pandemic hit, joining Fleetwood Mac, Derek and The Dominoes and almost joining the Jimi Hendrix Experience, plus so much more!

Show Notes:

Dave’s re-recording of Alone Together (Again) originally from 50 years ago! Order an autographed copy from DAve’s website below!

Connect with Dave Mason
Dave Mason Official Website
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Dave Mason & The Quarantines doing Fellin’ Alright: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xd56ap_aa4k featuring Dave Mason, Mick Fleetwood, Sammy Hagar, Michael McDonald and John McFee, Tom Johnston & Pat Simmons from The Doobie Brothers.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xJcIjG9N1Qs - At the 2004 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, when Traffic was one of the inductees, "Feelin' Alright' was the chosen song for the grand finale. The last song of the ceremony is one of the most special of the whole event because many of the artists who participated in the event perform together. In this version, Mason leads the song, accompanied by Traffic bandmates Jim Capaldi and Steve Winwood, as well as Jackson Browne, Tom Petty, Kid Rock, Kieth Richards, Billy Gibbons of ZZ Top, Paul Shaffer, and the Dells.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1LxJgfY2zUo
Live blues version of Low Spark of High Heeled Boys

We Just Disagree from the Midnight Special

All Along The Watchtower- Santa Barbara 2016 with Neal Schon, John McFee, Ross Valory and more!

Dave Mason Live at Cal Jam II 1978 - Let it Go, Let It Flow

Dave Mason, Cass Elliot & Ned Doheny - On & On - from 1971

Photo: Chris Jensen

photo: Ron Elkman

Photo: Stewart Walls

033 - Goo Goo Dolls Johnny Rzeznik says "F*ck You" if you don't like our new holiday album; It's Christmas All Over!

This episode is with Johnny Rzeznik lead singer and guitarist of the Goo Goo Dolls. The band has had so many hits, like Slide, Name and Iris. They have a new Christmas album: “It’s Christmas All Over”, featuring their renditions of classic holiday tunes and a few new songs written by the band. In this episode Johnny talks about creating the new Christmas album, being in a punk band, the dedicated fans, sobriity and lots more!

Show Notes:

Get the new album here: https://googoodolls.lnk.to/christmas

And even more swag here: Goo Goo Dolls website at www.googoodolls.com

Follow on Instagram at Goo Goo Dolls Official

& Twitter @googoodolls or JohnrzeznikGGD

You can hear Johnny’s Serius XM monthly show: Chorus and Verse.

You Ain’t Getting Nothing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_uqY2qeefis

Hark! The Herald The Angel Sing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1sk-BEZB-BY

Original Version of Better Days: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i-kHleNYIDc

Just some other great videos:

Name: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yQOBUrRaPU0

Iris: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NdYWuo9OFAw

Iris (Live In Buffalo – 2004): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_HZM0QiuUS8

Iris (Johnny live with Taylor Swift): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kCoeOT2Y34I

Slide: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yP4qdefD2To

Black Balloon: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=emguA0RIH4k

032 - Mark & Brian - Part 2 - Morning radio show hosts Mark Thompson & Brian Phelps continue their conversation about life in radio and their recent induction into the Radio Hall of Fame

We are back with part 2 of our conversation with legendary morning radio show hosts Mark & Brian. They were on 95.5 KLOS for over 25 years and in this episode, they begin by telling us some of their favorite interviews. Plus what they’ve been up to during the quarantine, some of their favorite characters, being on the air during 9-11 and their appreciation of the listeners!

Radio Hall of Fame program advertisement paid for my M&B listeners and coordinated by Switchboarder Laura

Brian Setzer

Brian Wilson

Erecting the Christmas Tree on the KLOS Billboard in 2007

Christy Canyon

Mark, Rita, Mick Fleetwood, Stevie Nicks, Brian & Lindsey Buckingham

Def Leppard & the KLOS Programing Department

David Lee Roth

The Door, Robby Krieger & Ray Manzerek

Stewart Copeland

signing autographs at Disneyland

Fabio

Peter Frampton

Billy Bob Thornton

King Tusk

Mark “Lamar” Thompson & Brian “Wayne” Phelps limited edition bumper sticker

Rita & Geddy Lee

Morgan Freeman

Sammy Hagar

Shirley Jones

Steven Tyler

Nikki Sixx & Vince Neil

Slash

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

Toto

2002 Xmas Show backstage with the staff

2003 Christmas Show

Ozzy on horns

Peter Falk

Phish

Ringo & the Smothers Brothers

Rob Zombie

The Scorpions

Funny Story talked about in the first half of our interview, Mark had to wear this sign while at the Trader Joes in Culver City. According to the legal department anyone who spoke on the air, had to be told that they were on the air. Instead of M&B telling everyone, Mark wore this sign around his neck .

031 - Mark & Brian, famous morning show hosts, join us to talk about their career and being inducted into the Radio Hall Of Fame

PART ONE - This episode Rita & CW talk with one of the most successful radio morning shows in the Los Angeles market: Mark & Brian. Mark Thompson and Brian Phelps were inducted into the Radio Hall Of Fame after being on the air together on 95.5 KLOS radio in Los Angeles for over 25 years. This is a real flashback for Rita & CW as both of them worked with Mark & Brian for most of their careers!

The boys talk about the beginning of their career, working together, getting into the Radio Hall of Fame, favorite characters, bits, listeners and some of the funniest moments of being on the air!

Show Notes:

Check out Mark & Lynda’s Podcast: http://www.mandlstudios.com/shows/the-mark-and-lynda-podcast/

Southern California News Group article:  https://www.ocregister.com/2020/10/29/klos-fm-95-5-hosts-mark-thompson-and-brian-phelps-inducted-into-radio-hall-of-fame/

KTLA entertainment interview from 10/28/2020:  https://youtu.be/1KIjJV5wWQw

Replay of the pre show and Hall of Fame broadcast from Mark & Lyndia’s website:  http://www.mandlstudios.com/rhof-bitches/

Elfis Sketch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zeJm9JFPrO4

 The Adventures of Mark & Brian “Shark” episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nxSIsYa9uWY

A Christmas Story from 1997 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8aV27fb3m6U

Mark & Brian Reunion show April 2019: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P8eLhZTRmmE

It’s The Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown sketch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Aqt6_2rkXKM

Reverend Faircloth sketch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1EFRJWA9pac

Chuck Moshontz tells his story about Charlie Manson

Fabio bit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zgKQiE6p5T

M&B 1991 Day Before Thanksgiving Day Parade https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lw-kyqRD5ys

Listener ad from the Radio Hall Of Fame program!

Listen to past Mark & Brian Christmas shows on Producer Ted’s website: http://www.tedlekas.com/?page_id=240

Special thanks to Switchboarder Laura (Stringer) for not only helping us coordinate this interview, but for her dedicated love for the boys and for all of her time & effort getting them into the Radio Hall of Fame! It wouldn’t have been done without you!

Photo from the opening of The New Tomorrowland at Disneyland

M&B with Peter Frampton and Mark’s son Mathew.

Mark & Elvis at one of the Christmas Shows

M&B at Halloween Event

030 - The Immediate Family feature 5 of the greatest studio and touring musicians who have joined forces to create one band! They talk about the band's new EP Slippin' And Slidin' plus rock stories!

This episode we talk with 5 of the greatest studio and touring musicians: Waddy Watchel, Leeland Sklar, Russ Kunkel, Danny Kortchmar & Steve Postel – all of them form the Immediate Family! These guys have been working together since the 70s and just a few years ago they created the band The Immediate Family. The band just released a new EP titled:  Slippin’ and Slidin’ (new album coming in 2021) which has two new songs plus 3 cover tunes which different band members originally contributed to.

Show Notes:

Follow Immediate Family at:

Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/TheImmedFamily

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theimmedfamily/?hl=en

New EP can be purchased at:

https://quartovalleyrecords.com/

Your local music store

or the big guy: https://www.amazon.com/Slippin-Slidin-Immediate-Family/dp/B08FNMPB8P/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=the+immediate+family+cd&qid=1604344683&sr=8-1

or stream or download!!!!!!!!!

Due to popular demand we are Re-Airing the EP Release Party - November 13 - 12noon! Get tickets here: https://www.stageit.com/the_immediate_family_kortchmar_wachtel_sklar_kunkel_postell/due_to_popular_demand_we_are_re_airing_the_ep_release_party_presented_by_quarto_valley_records/90365

The Band is already planning a concert for 2022! Book your room now for a great 5 day event: https://rocklegendscruise.com/rlc9/

General info video on the band: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=29NyGuju7ZU

Slippin’ and Sliding video:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UaejwBLSgvw

Cruel Twist video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KSM5DhxzgzE

Waddy playing with Taylor Swift & Stevie Nicks- Rhiannon https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vloxc9kbPgI

Waddy & Steve singing the Everly Brothers: Devoted to You: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YcwBBEH9TTU

Immediate Family singing Machine Gun Kelly: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e3txOS5vnr8

Werewolves of London: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JFOOt-XZSK8

Live stuff:

Somebody’s Baby: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=izbhYrhSKDE

All She Wants To Do Is Dance: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BJDO9i7h9IQ

Dirty Laundry: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D5bgbWCaXIo

032 - Mark & Brian - Part 2 - Morning Show Radio Hosts Mark & Brian join us for the second half of our interview

032 - Mark & Brian - part 2! We continue our conversation with Morning Show Radio hosts, Mark Thompson & Brian Phelps who just got inducted into the Radio Hall of Fame.

029 - The Boxmasters - Billy Bob Thornton & JD Andrew give us the lowdown on their new album Light Rays plus great rock stories, confessions and more!

Billy Bob Thronton & JD Andrew also know as The Boxmasters talk about their new album, Light Rays. They also get into their love of music, the importance of radio and DJs to them growing up, how they work together when it comes to writing their music Plus influences like Frank Zappa and how Franks music helped Billy Bobs write his Sling Blade script. And “Bud” reminds of that he has a confession!

Show Notes:

Billy Bob Thornton - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/billybobapalooza?ref=hl

Boxmasters – Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theboxmasters/

Boxmasters website: https://www.theboxmasters.com/

Boxmasters on Instagram: @the_boxmasters_official

JD Andrew – Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000691331966

New album;  Light Rays can be found streaming everywhere, or you can buy a vinyl or CD at your local music store or the big guy…. https://www.amazon.com/Light-Rays-Boxmasters/dp/B08CWM6ZK4/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=the+boxmasters&qid=1603062762&sr=8-1

Boxmasters Videos:

Turn It Over: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hyvsOytuk2o

Beautiful: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U1Fi3m1o02g

That Mountain – featuring “Bud” on drums: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D7iHaCfQEn8

It Only Hurts When I Pee: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RqHKGjjRP5w

I’ll Give You A Ring When You Give Me Back My Balls: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7sPUYwxSU1o

She Looks Like Betty Page: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hewpxRCxaBE

Bud talks about playing Frank Zappa’s Holiday In Berlin while writing the script for Sling Blade: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L1iVLEELtqE

JD talks about one of his favorite concerts featured the Old ‘97s. Take a listen: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zFsCCh0RePk

028 - Jon Scott - He not only lost his job over John Cougar Mellencamp, but Jon put Tom Petty on the map!

This episode we speak with Jon Scott. Jon is credited for not only literally discovering Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers’ first album, but making the band one of the biggest in the world. Jon has a fantastic book titled: Tom Petty & Me – My Rock ‘n’ Roll Adventures with Tom Petty. This is an amazing story told by our good friend Jon Scott who lived it all!

Show Notes:

Follow Jon

Facebook: Jon Scott

Instagram: Jon Paul Scott

You can get an autographed (autographed by Jon, not Tom!) copy of Jon Scott’s book: Tom Petty & Me https://tompettyandme.com/

Mudcrutch Depot Street video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nwGFoGsEGMU

John Cougar Mellencamp – Chestnut Street Revisited https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v0DfhtcFqfg

Tom Petty – Listen To Her Heart: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HlIegN1unss

John Talks about Keith Moon dropping off Sweet Sweet Connie, if you don’t know who Sweet Sweet Connie is., take a look: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2SiZ-fXY2xg

Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers: Runnin Down A Dream live: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qv4-m-cIZf4

Prince, Tom Petty, Steve Winwood, Jeff Lynne and others -- "While My Guitar Gently Weeps" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6SFNW5F8K9Y

TOM PETTY presents THE HEARTBREAKERS & STEVIE NICKS (Live Hyde Park 2017): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g97qPDbZACY

The last live song from his last live performance from Tom: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f4kmZpXGqlw

027 - The Tubes lead singer Fee Waybill talks new album, Quay Lewd, Rocky Horror, and one of his worst times on (or off) the stage!

This episode we speak with Tubes lead singer Fee Waybill. The Tubes started in San Francisco’s glam band back in the 70’s. They had hits such as Don’t Touch Me There, Sushi Girl, She’s a Beauty, Mondo Bondage and the iconic White Punks On Dope. Fee has a new album; Fee Waybill Rides Again which is produced by long time friend Richard Marx. We talk about that along with what he found hidden in his mom’s house, the ghost town he used to live in, how his alter-ego Quay Lewd was created, Rocky Horror Show, Tim Curry and lots more!

Show Notes:

Fee’s website: https://feewaybill.com/

TheTubes website:  www.thetubes.com

Follow Fee or the Tubes at:

Facebook: thetubes

Instagram: thefeewaybill or thetubesgroup

Twitter: @thetubesgroup

You can purchase an autographed CD copy of Fee’s album through his website https://feewaybill.com/

New lyric video for Fee’s song “Faker”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m4juU5DxLzE

“Don’t Want to Pull the Trigger” from Fee’s new album: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vt9oilCV-6k

Fee Waybill & Ronnie Montrose’ version of Another Brick In The Wall, Part 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aID9LHSk6UQ

The Tubes appear on the Cher show: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wmp_eNA1IeY

Watch the insanity of the Tubes during this 1983 performance of White Punks On Dope https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-JmXc4d_J3Q

Don’t’ Touch Me There with Re Styles: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KyQnIUq5xzQ

The Tubes sing Sushi Girl on SCTV – (Jump to 13:46) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NEP0xBsc0IY

Fee sings Aerosmith’s Walk This Way with Steve Lukather: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9rB6wm2e4W4

Fee with the Foo Fighters singing Miss The Misery: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LyMhVFM74Oo

Fee along with Clarence Clemmons & Martha Davis in Bill & Teds Excellent Adventure: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ywbJvbUj9qw

Here is a taste of Eric Idol’s “What About Dick” - skip to 1:06, (you can purchase the entire show on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WYYzlTpUVw4

Fee talks about see the original KNACK - Here is there hit song: “Pretty Daisy”.

Fee’s bonus round prize!

026 - Fingerprints Record Store owner Rand Foster gives us the lowdown on Record Store Day appearances by Foo Fighters, Al Jardine, Richard Sherman plus craziest events that happened at his store.

This episode we are speaking with Rand Foster who is a local record store owner. Rand started his store in the 90’s and now has grown it to be a very successful business, where some of the biggest names in music have come to play live. We talk with Rand about opening his shop, his love of music, the struggles during the pandemic, Record Store Day, and the musical acts that he has had play at his shop over the years! Fingerprints Music is located in Long Beach, California, and has everything new and all sorts of used CDs, Vinyl and books.

Rand tells us about starting the store, and musical events that include The Foo Fighters, Al Jardine, Richard Sherman, Record Store Day, Some of the craziest events at the store, how he is dealing with the business during the pandemic, plus some great “Bonus Round” answers!

Show Notes:

Follow Fingerprints at:

Facebook: fingerprints music

Instagram: fingerprints music

Twitter: @FingerprintsLB

Fingerprints website. Sign up for updated music releases, events and more! www.fingerprintsmusic.com

Official Record Store Day website: https://recordstoreday.com/

If you want to know more about the Depeche Mode “riot” incident, here is a video clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oKPtQojA8ws

Local news coverage of Fingerprints:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jaBPpOiH1po

Prophets of Rage performing at Fingerprints (quality is not great!) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=COeWuM9tOqs

Al Jardine – performs Sloop John B: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ttp6H5I6nQ4

Local news coverage on the Foo Fighters concert: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dZPbbU6o6r0

Rival Sons play live at Fingerprints: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2dTodMpxuCU

Chrissie Hynde – Talk Of The Town: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MCn21C5jczw

King Tuff live performance from Record Store Day 2018: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l1ARXOeVeqA

Camper Van Beethoven live performance: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=he8q1SPGre0

Howlin’ Rain performs live: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oHQEeoNqjlg

Rivers Cuomo /Weezer performs Suzanne at Fingerprints: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YodZgfpViao

Damien Rice live at Fingerprints: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XDvOWEfKZSA

025 - Talking Heads drummer Chris Frantz joins us to talk about his new book Remain In Love - plus David Byrne, The Ramones, Andy Warhol, CBGBs, Lou Reed & More!

This episode we speak with Talking Heads Drummer, Chris Frantz. Chris has a new memoir book titled: “Remain in Love, Talking Heads, Tom Tom Club, Tina”. Chris talks with us about forming the band with David Byrne & Tina Weymouth, hanging with Andy Warhol, opening for the Ramones on their first tour, and the last time the band played live as David Byrne walks off the stage in the middle of the concert. Chris has many great stories you won’t want to miss!

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SHOW NOTES:

Follow Chris:

Facebook: Chris Frantz

Instagram: frantzchris

Twitter: @ChrisFrantzTTC

Autographed copies of Chris’ new Book: “Remain In Love – Talking Heads, Tom Tom Club, Tina” can be found here: https://premierecollectibles.com/frantz

Talking Head on American Bandstand:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PEn1A0Cp1cI

Talking Heads first single: Psycho Killer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vmmvtX0IUHU

Talking Heads “Stay Up Late” video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=imWnuirIL8o

Talking Heads: “Once In A Lifetime” video

Talking Heads: “Stop Making Sense” concert video

Burning Down The House: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_3eC35LoF4U

Tom Tom Club doing “SexyThing” on Late Night with David Letterman: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4DRlRFFiS-Y

Tom Tom Club: Genius Of Love: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aCWCF19nUhA

Tom Tom Club; Wordy Rappinghood (Live - 2009): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X0Fs8IFTFDE

Special thanks to Poppy (right) for allowing us to cut into his dinner time for the interview!