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Brass bands are not exclusive to New Orleans, but it sure seems like it!  Whether it's Crescent City jazz, pop covers, or even funeral spirituals, there's a lot to like about brass band music.   In this episode we cover New Orleans legends The Dirty Dozen Brass Band, and a band from Chicago, by way of St. Louis, Lester Bowie's Brass Fantasy.  These bands artfully expose all that the genre offers -- including just plain fun. Good luck staying in your seat!

Riding in the wake of Dick Dale, The Ventures, The Surfaris, and other giants of the genre were a number of surf music revivalists.  Some stayed true to the form, and others expanded it -- even into outer space! On this episode, enjoy the big reverb sound from: Jon and the Nightriders The Wedge The Aqua Velvets Laika and the Cosmonauts Man or Astroman? The Mermen

Before Crocodile Dundee conquered popular culture in the U.S., Australian rock bands were already conducting their own operations. In this episode, we highlight a few of the lesser-known (in the U.S.) bands trying to make their mark here. The Sherbs Midnight Oil Hunters & Collectors

Edwin Starr and Percy Sledge are often viewed as "one-hit-wonders," in large part because their careers were each defined by a massive hit.  The truth, however, is that these were accomplished artists with more substantial recording careers than they are credited with.  It is time to change the narrative! Reviewing the careers of Starr and Sledge also gives us a chance to compare and contrast Motown and Atlantic Records (Muscle Shoals).  So, let's get into it!

Jeff Beck was, of course, a phenomenal guitar player.  But you would not necessarily know that if you watched or listened to any of the retrospectives offered the week of his passing.  We here at the Podcast cannot let that stand -- so we instead offer this proper career retrospective, one focused on Beck's virtuosity, versatility, and longevity.  At least that's what we hope we're offering(!) Thanks for all the great music, Jeff.

The popularity of acid jazz in the mid 1990s prompted Blue Note Records to open up its vaults and release some of the funky source material the new generation had been mining.  In this episode we bring you a "sampling" of the Rare Groove Series for your listening enjoyment. Funky?  Check. Soulful?  Check. Jazzy?  Most definitely!

The King Collaborator from King Crimson.  Ever the crafty guitarist, Robert Fripp has always been open to musical collaborations with artist from all over the music landscape.  Today we feature just a handful of those joint efforts, with appearances by Brian Eno, David Byrne, Andy Summers, David Sylvian, Daryl Hall(!), and Peter Gabriel.  This is the good stuff . . . 

When he wasn't developing Donna Summer into the Queen of Disco, Giorgio Moroder was scoring movie soundtracks.  You likely have heard more of his work than you think, and not just the rock and pop hits he included on his soundtrack albums.  Give it a listen . . .  

It's that time of year again, so while you are doing your back-to-school shopping and arguing with your kids, give a listen to a number of your favorite artist singing about all things education! From be-bop to classic rock, punk, and ska, everyone is getting in on the act.  Enjoy! 

It's no secret that we are big fans of The Police here at the podcast.  It's also no secret that the band is dominated by Sting when it comes to songwriting; he alone wrote the vast majority of their songs.  But, occasionally, Stewart and Andy got opportunities to feature their respective songwriting abilities.  In this episode, we shine the spotlight on Police rarities -- songs that were not written by Sting.   Just another way to appreciate this incredible and incredibly successful band! 

My wife and kids rushed the studio and commandeered the mics to conduct an unrehearsed interview, complete with a "lightning round" quiz.  A look behind the podcast . . . and the podcaster. I think they did a great job -- check it out.   

In this episode we trace the decade-long development of Al Jourgensen and Ministry from New Wave dance band to titans of the Industrial/Metal space.  It's quite a journey, but we think you will enjoy it . . .