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Mike Gomoll talks with Vicki Peterson of The Bangles for a wide-ranging conversation about songwriting, stealing bass lines, and the beautiful story behind her tribute album to her husband John Cowsill's late brothers, Bill and Barry Cowsill. In this episode, Vicki touches on: The making of her and John's tribute album honoring Bill & Barry Cowsill's songwriting legacy The Bangles song she's only ever performed live once — and why How "I'm In Line" borrowed its bass part from The Jam (who borrowed it from "Taxman") Revisiting Walk Like an Egyptian with fresh appreciation decades later Why God Only Knows is the song she wishes she'd written Her secret path-not-taken: a career in medicine What makes a Joey's Song show impossible to replicate — and why the crowd always comes back This episode also previews Joey's Song's upcoming 80s Night, with sneak peeks at songs artists like Tracy Bonham and Jane Wiedlin are planning to perform. ABOUT JOEY'S SONG Joey's Song is a federally registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit that brings musicians together for high-energy benefit concerts built on community, generosity, and joy. It's more than a concert — it's a family of artists who show up for each other and for a cause bigger than any single performance, turning music into real support for people who need it. If you've never experienced a Joey's Song event, this conversation is a great look at why the people who play it keep coming back year after year. Learn more and get involved at joeyssong.org If you enjoyed this episode, please follow the show, and a quick rating or short review in your podcast app really helps us reach more people. Watch the full video on our YouTube channel. #JoeysSong #VickiPeterson #TheBangles #WalkLikeAnEgyptian #MusicPodcast #Songwriting #Cowsills #NonprofitMusic To learn more about Joey's Song, please go to www.joeyssong.org and join our community through our mailing list. Also find us on all social media platforms with our handle @joeyssong on them all.

Mike Gomoll and Andy McNamara regroup on LINERnotes, the official podcast of Joey's Song, as Mike shares the inside story of his one-on-one lunch with Rick Nielsen — legendary guitarist and founding member of Cheap Trick. In this episode: - What it was really like sharing a table with a Rock and Roll Hall of Famer - Why Rick Nielsen might be one of the most down-to-earth legends in music - How Rick's sons, Miles Nielsen and Dax Nielsen, first got involved with Joey's Song - The night Greg Koch stepped in to play Rick's guitar parts - Rick Nielsen's legendary guitar vault - A tease of what's coming for the Joey's Song 2026 lineup SUPPORT JOEY'S SONG: Joey's Song is a federally registered 501(c)(3) charity with one mission — raising money for epilepsy research and treatment. Here's how you can help: - Subscribe to this channel and turn on notifications - Leave a review on your favorite podcast app - Visit https://www.joeysong.org to buy tickets, grab merch, or make a donation - Follow Joey's Song on all socials LISTEN TO THE FULL PODCAST: Available wherever you get your podcasts — search "LINERnotes Joey's Song Joey's Song is a non-profit organization and annual music benefit event dedicated to raising funds and awareness for epilepsy research and care. Founded by the Sticher family in memory of Joey Sticher, a young boy who tragically lost his life to epilepsy at age five, the initiative mobilizes musicians, music lovers, and the entertainment community to combat rare and severe pediatric epilepsy syndromes. Through its star-studded benefit concerts, compilation albums, and special events, Joey's Song brings together nationally recognized artists and local talent to celebrate music while directly supporting medical research, specialized pediatric patient care, and families affected by complex neurological disorders. #JoeysSong #LINERnotes #RickNielsen #CheapTrick #MilesNielsen #DaxNielsen #ClassicRock #RockAndRollHallOfFame #EpilepsyAwareness #NonprofitPodcast #MusicPodcast #WisconsinMusic #FoxCities #ButchVig #SierraSwan To learn more about Joey's Song, please go to www.joeyssong.org and join our community through our mailing list. Also find us on all social media platforms with our handle @joeyssong on them all.

This interview originally took place August 2025. Go-Go's founding member Jane Wiedlin joins Joey's Song founder Mike Gomoll for a wide-ranging conversation covering the band's surprise return to the festival circuit, five decades of friendship (and occasional friction) within the band, and a deep dive into her life outside music. Jane opens up about the Go-Go's headlining slot at Coachella, the surreal moment Green Day's Billie Joe Armstrong joined them onstage for "Head Over Heels," and playing the 80s-themed Cruel World Festival alongside contemporaries like Til Tuesday. She also shares a wild backstage story about a stage-rotation mishap that cut off another band's set mid-song, reflects on what it means to be one of the few bands from that era still performing with its original lineup, and talks candidly about being a trailblazer for women in rock. In the "This or That" segment, Jane picks Beatles over Stones, shows off her prized Beatles "Butcher Cover" memorabilia, recounts a magical Paul McCartney moment at Outside Lands, and reveals she'd rather talk to animals than speak every language — leading into a joyful rundown of her three rescue dogs. About Joey's Song: Joey's Song is a federally registered 501(c)3 charity with one mission: raising money to fund research into treatments and cures for epilepsy. Through concerts, merchandise, and community support, Joey's Song brings together musicians and fans to fight this disease — and have some fun doing it along the way. -  Learn more, buy tickets or merch, or donate at https://joeysong.org -  Subscribe to this channel and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform — it helps more than you know! Hosted by: Mike Gomoll, Founder of Joey's Song Guest: Jane Wiedlin (The Go-Go's) Theme music composed by: Sam Gomoll To learn more about Joey's Song, please go to www.joeyssong.org and join our community through our mailing list. Also find us on all social media platforms with our handle @joeyssong on them all.

Silversun Pickups bassist Nikki Monninger joins host Mike Gomoll on the Joey's Song Podcast for a warm, wide-ranging conversation ahead of the band's third year performing at Joey's Song. Nikki opens up about the band's latest collaboration with legendary producer Butch Vig — teasing a harder-edged sound and a January release timed near Freezing Man. The conversation dives into the origin story of Silversun Pickups' relationship with Butch Vig, the "family" atmosphere that's grown around the Joey's Song community, and why the band keeps returning year after year to support epilepsy research. Nikki also reflects on meeting bandmate Brian Aubert during a study abroad program in Cambridge (and finally confirms that infamous airplane story), shares memories of the band's Rock Band fame with "Panic Switch," and talks about welcoming Marissa Paternoster and Hugo Burnham into the Joey's Song fold Things wrap up with a fun round of This or That (Beatles or Stones, Seinfeld or Friends) and Overrated or Underrated (eight hours of sleep, vintage guitars, and the great debate over making your bed on tour) Recorded October 7, 2025 Joey's Song is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to funding epilepsy research and treatment. Every stream, download, and share helps push that mission forward. Learn more, buy tickets, or donate: https://joeyssong.org Subscribe for more artist interviews and LINERnotes episodes Leave a review on your favorite podcast app — it helps more than you know #JoeysSong #SilversunPickups #NikkiMonninger #ButchVig #EpilepsyAwareness #PodcastInterview #MusicPodcast #LINERnotes #IndieRock #NonprofitMusic To learn more about Joey's Song, please go to www.joeyssong.org and join our community through our mailing list. Also find us on all social media platforms with our handle @joeyssong on them all.

Dave, Ryan and Jeremy are joined by Butch Vig, Tanya Donelly, Gail Greenwood, Kay Hanley and Freedy Johnston to cover this CVB classic To learn more about Joey's Song, please go to www.joeyssong.org and join our community through our mailing list. Also find us on all social media platforms with our handle @joeyssong on them all.

She's the scene stealer of Joey's Song — and in this episode, you'll find out exactly why. Singer-songwriter Sierra Swan joins Joey's Song Founder Mike Gomoll for a wide-ranging and entertaining conversation. From touring the world with Ringo Starr to co-writing with Aimee Mann, from growing up as the daughter of legendary songwriter Billy Swan to singing on a Frank Black solo album with a black eye and a story she probably shouldn't tell — Sierra brings the kind of warmth, candor, and rock 'n' roll wisdom that makes her one of the most beloved recurring artists in the Joey's Song family. Sierra Swan is a Los Angeles-based singer, songwriter, and producer who has released multiple albums and EPs, most recently sharing exclusive new music with fans through her Substack community (Sierra Swan Music). Her collaborators read like a who's who of rock royalty: Ringo Starr, Linda Perry, Aimee Mann, Dave Stewart (Eurythmics), and Frank Black of the Pixies — connections that go back to her famous father, Billy Swan, the songwriter and rockabilly artist who penned "I Can Help," rubbed elbows with Kris Kristofferson at the first-ever recording of "Me and Bobby McGee," and counted John Lennon among his superfans. In this episode, Mike and Sierra cover: - What it was really like to tour with Ringo Starr — first class all the way, a tight-knit band van, and a love story backstage that Mike found deeply moving - How Linda Perry pulled strings to get Sierra signed to Interscope — and why Aimee Mann ended up co-writing AND singing on one of her records - Growing up as Billy Swan's daughter — Nashville legends, a communal music scene, and why John Lennon was obsessed with her dad's music - The Frank Black story — a black eye, a wooden ladder, too many drinks, and an impromptu studio session she and her sister still can't believe actually happened - Sierra's take on what's gone wrong in the music industry: the death of the band, the streaming economy, the "grit" that disappeared with the '90s, and why she wakes up every morning tempted to pull her catalog off Spotify - Why Joey's Song feels like "summer camp" and "recess" — and what makes the Girls vs. Boys band format one of the most pure expressions of musical joy she experiences all year Plus: This or That (Beatles vs. Stones, Seinfeld vs. Friends, past vs. future), Overrated or Underrated (vintage guitars, eight hours of sleep, making your bed), and Sierra's Substack where paid subscribers get exclusive music you won't find anywhere on streaming. Joey's Song is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit charity with one mission: raise money so that research into treatments and cures for epilepsy gets the funding it needs. Our annual flagship benefit, Freezing Man, brings together some of the most talented independent artists in rock to perform, collaborate, and raise money for a cause that matters. Every listen, subscribe, and share helps us spread the word. #SierraSwan #JoeysSong #LINERnotesPodcast #EpilepsyAwareness #EpilepsyResearch #IndieMusicPodcast #RingoStarr #LindaPerry #AimeeMann #BillySwan #FrankBlack #Pixies #DaveStewart #MusicHistory #WomenInRock #IndependentArtist #FreezingMan #MusicPodcast #RockMusic #SongwriterPodcast To learn more about Joey's Song, please go to www.joeyssong.org and join our community through our mailing list. Also find us on all social media platforms with our handle @joeyssong on them all.

The story of how Mike cornered and badgered Chris until he agreed to join Joey's Song To learn more about Joey's Song, please go to www.joeyssong.org and join our community through our mailing list. Also find us on all social media platforms with our handle @joeyssong on them all.

Two-time Grammy nominee Tracy Bonham ("Mother Mother") joins Mike Gomoll on the Joey's Song podcast for a candid conversation about her journey from major label breakout to fully independent artist. Tracy opens up about the whiplash of early fame, getting dropped from Island Def Jam, touring with Blue Man Group, and how she rebuilt her career on her own terms — plus a first look at her plans to re-record her debut album The Burdens of Being Upright for its 30th anniversary. Tracy also talks about why she said yes to performing at Joey's Song 2026 in Madison, Wisconsin, and what the show's tight-knit artist community means to her. This interview was recorded August 30, 2025. Joey's Song is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to raising money for epilepsy research and treatment. Subscribe, leave a review, and visit joeyssong.org to learn more, buy tickets, or donate. LEARN MORE Joey's Song: https://joeyssong.org Tracy Bonham: https://tracybonham.com #TracyBonham #TheBurdensOfBeingUpright #JoeysSong #LINERnotes #MikeGomoll #IndieMusic #SingerSongwriter #GrammyNominee #MusicPodcast #EpilepsyAwareness #IslandRecords #IndependentArtist #MadisonWisconsin #90sRock #MusicIndustry #SongwriterInterview To learn more about Joey's Song, please go to www.joeyssong.org and join our community through our mailing list. Also find us on all social media platforms with our handle @joeyssong on them all.

The Know-It-All Boyfriends go into their home studios during COVID and come out with this gem !  To learn more about Joey's Song, please go to www.joeyssong.org and join our community through our mailing list. Also find us on all social media platforms with our handle @joeyssong on them all.

Marissa Paternoster — guitarist, vocalist, and visual artist best known as the frontwoman of New Jersey punk institution Screaming Females — talks with Joey's Song Founder Mike Gomoll for a wide-ranging conversation about her life in music, her creative future, and what it was like to walk into the Joey's Song benefit concert with absolutely no idea what she was getting into. Named the 77th greatest guitarist of all time by Spin and the 150th by Rolling Stone, Marissa spent 18 years fronting Screaming Females — a band that never chased the mainstream, never got radio play, and never headlined big festivals, but toured relentlessly, built a fiercely loyal following through DIY venues and house shows, and earned those rankings purely on the strength of her playing. In this episode, Mike and Marissa talk about how Butch Vig connected them ahead of last year's Joey's Song benefit (Screaming Females once recorded a Patti Smith cover with Garbage), what it felt like to jump into the crowd during a Bikini Kill cover at the show, and the tight-knit community of artists — including Gail Greenwood, Butch Vig, and Vicki and Debbi from The Bangles — who keep coming back to Madison every January to play for a cause. They also get into life after Screaming Females: Marissa's monthly songwriting project on Patreon (the Pattern Posture Listener Alliance), her new band Universal Girlfriend, her long-running solo project Noun, and how she balances music with freelance illustration work. Plus — the weirdest venue Screaming Females ever played (hint: it doubled as a sex party warehouse), her very strong opinions on Chicago deep dish pizza, and whether she'd rather read minds or be invisible. 🎸 About Joey's Song Joey's Song is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with one mission: raise as much money as possible to fund research into treatments and cures for epilepsy. Every year, Joey's Song brings together an extraordinary community of musicians and music lovers for a benefit concert in Madison, Wisconsin — and every dollar raised goes toward changing lives. 🌐 Learn more and donate: joeyssong.org ▶️ Subscribe to the Joey's Song YouTube channel 🎙️ Subscribe & leave a review on your favorite podcast platform — it helps more people find us! To learn more about Joey's Song, please go to www.joeyssong.org and join our community through our mailing list. Also find us on all social media platforms with our handle @joeyssong on them all.

Mike Gomoll talks with John Gourley — chief songwriter, vocalist, and creative force behind Portugal. The Man — for a wide-ranging conversation that covers the future of live music touring, his daughter Frances' rare epilepsy diagnosis, and why the band keeps showing up for Joey's Song year after year. John opens up about Frances' diagnosis with a rare genetic condition called DEDS — a journey that went from a handful of seizures a day to nearly 100, and from confusion to genetic testing, specialist research, and the launch of the Francis Changed My Life Foundation. He and Mike also dig into the importance of epilepsy awareness, early diagnosis, and why funding research is the critical next frontier. On the music side, John breaks down his innovative new approach to touring — collaborating onstage with artists like Quinn Christofferson and Electric Guest's Asa Taccone through the PTM Pass the Mic Foundation — and what he sees as the future of live performance. In this conversation, John and Mike cover: - Portugal. The Man's new collaborative touring model and the Pass the Mic Foundation - Quinn Christofferson — why John calls him one of Alaska's greatest living songwriters - Writing music as a collective and PTM's ever-evolving sound - Frances' diagnosis with DEDS and the family's path to answers - Absence seizures being misread as behavioral issues — and why awareness matters - AI's potential role in accelerating rare disease research - Favorite Joey's Song memories — including Butch Vig calling an impromptu "Low" by Cracker and writing out Oasis chord charts for Sam Gomoll backstage - What the Alaska ethos of helping your neighbor has to do with how John shows up in the world Portugal. The Man has been one of Joey's Song's most loyal supporters, donating their time and talent to the Freezing Man festival in Madison, Wisconsin — a fundraiser for epilepsy research and treatment. Support Joey's Song & Learn More: 🌐 JoeyssS​ong.org 📘 Francis Changed My Life Foundation: crashtreatment.com 📺 Subscribe on YouTube: youtube.com/@JoeysSong 🎙️ Follow the podcast on your favorite platform Joey's Song is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit raising funds for epilepsy research and treatment. Every like, follow, and share helps us reach more people. #JoeyssongPodcast #JohnGourley #PortugalTheMan #Epilepsy #EpilepsyAwareness #FrancisChangedMyLife #DEDS #FreezingMan #LINERnotes #LiveMusic #QuinnChristofferson #JoeyssongOrg To learn more about Joey's Song, please go to www.joeyssong.org and join our community through our mailing list. Also find us on all social media platforms with our handle @joeyssong on them all.

Cory Chisel and The Liberated Chorale absolutely stole the show in 2024 with this stunning rendition of "I Wanna Know What Love Is ?" To learn more about Joey's Song, please go to www.joeyssong.org and join our community through our mailing list. Also find us on all social media platforms with our handle @joeyssong on them all.

The Godfather of Grunge and our pal from the 1980's Madison music scene, Butch Vig, joined the crew and changed everything!!! Hear the story behind it. To learn more about Joey's Song, please go to www.joeyssong.org and join our community through our mailing list. Also find us on all social media platforms with our handle @joeyssong on them all.

Joey's big brother Sam, makes his singing debut in front of 1000 people...and kills it. He sings the John Lennon classic in his brother's memory To learn more about Joey's Song, please go to www.joeyssong.org and join our community through our mailing list. Also find us on all social media platforms with our handle @joeyssong on them all.

Hugo Burnham — drummer for the legendary post-punk band Gang of Four — joins host Mike Malts for a wide-ranging conversation on the Joey's Song LINERnotes podcast. Hugo played on Gang of Four's iconic first three records (Entertainment!, Solid Gold, and Songs of the Free), helped define the sound of a generation, and has spent decades since in the music industry as a manager and A&R executive.  Mike and Hugo dig into how Gang of Four developed their distinctive post-punk groove, Hugo's drumming influences (Charlie Watts, Winston Grennan, Simon Kirk), and the collaborative chemistry between Hugo, Andy Gill, and Dave Allen that made those early records so unique. Hugo opens up about the band's reunion tours, the loss of Andy Gill and Dave Holland, working with Gayle Greenwood and guitarist David Paho on the farewell run, and why the door isn't completely closed on future one-off shows. Hugo also shares stories from his post-Gang of Four career — managing Shriekback and ABC, doing A&R at Island Records, working with Quincy Jones at Warner Brothers, and how he eventually settled in Gloucester, Massachusetts. The conversation is candid, funny, and packed with music industry insight. Then things get lighter: Hugo takes on the "This or That" and "Overrated/Underrated" segments with strong opinions on the Stones vs. the Beatles, Cheers vs. Seinfeld and Friends, autotune, vinyl, eight hours of sleep, concept albums, minimalism, and the eternal New York vs. Chicago pizza debate (spoiler: he goes a third direction). Hugo joined the Joey's Song Freezing Man benefit festival in Madison, Wisconsin — and after listening to this, you'll know exactly why everyone was so excited to have him there. About Joey's Song Joey's Song is a nonprofit organization with one mission: raise money to fund treatments and cures for epilepsy. Every year, Joey's Song brings world-class rock artists to Madison, Wisconsin for Freezing Man — a one-of-a-kind multi-day music festival where legendary musicians form supergroups, play hits, and rock for a cause. Past participants include Cheap Trick, The Bangles, Goo Goo Dolls, Soul Asylum, The Go-Go's, Portugal. The Man, and many more. 🎟️ Get tickets and learn more: joeyssong.org 📱 Follow us: @JoeySong on all platforms ▶️ Subscribe to our YouTube channel for more interviews, performances, and behind-the-scenes content. If you enjoy the podcast, please leave a review on your favorite podcast platform — it helps more people find us and support the fight against epilepsy. Together, we'll beat this disease and have some fun doing it. To learn more about Joey's Song, please go to www.joeyssong.org and join our community through our mailing list. Also find us on all social media platforms with our handle @joeyssong on them all.