The Rock-N-Roll Show Podcast
The Rock-N-Roll Show Podcast celebrates the magic of live music through sharing personal stories. Each week, our guests will share their stories of different shows that were memorable and meaningful to them. We’ll also have concert reviews and conversations with musicians and crew members who put on those live shows. By sharing their stories, we hope to engage you - our audience - to relive your live music memories also. So please join us every week as we explore the transformative power of live music that makes attending concerts not just entertaining, but essential. This is The Rock-N-Roll Show Podcast, where every concert tells a story.
Episodes
84 episodes
Signature Songs, Vol. 8 - The Grateful Dead
This week, I’m continuing my Signature Songs series with the Grateful Dead!The Dead had an incredible career without any real commercial album or single sales. They were never really a traditional hit-single band. They wer...
Signature Songs, Vol. 7 - Earth, Wind & Fire
This week, I’m continuing my Signature Songs series with Earth, Wind & Fire!Earth, Wind & Fire had an incredible hitmaking run from 1974 through 1983, including 16 Top 40 hits, 7 Top 10 singles, and one No. 1 song....
Adam Sobsey - The Interview
This week, I sit down with writer Adam Sobsey, author of Chrissie Hynde: A Musical Biography and A Jewish Appendix, for a conversation about music, writing, creativity, and the ways songs connect us to memory, identity,...
Top 10 Summer Rock-n-Roll Songs
Summer is almost here, and I’m counting down my Top 10 favorite rock-n-roll songs about summertime.This episode is about the many different sides of summer: childhood freedom, teenage romance, city heat, beach days, backyard cookouts, su...
Signature Songs, Vol. 6 - Def Leppard
This week, I’m continuing my Signature Songs series with Def Leppard!Def Leppard had an incredible hitmaking run from 1981 through 1992, including 15 Top 40 hits, four Top 10 singles, and one No. 1 song. But their sign...
Brandi Carlile Concert Review
This week on The Rock-N-Roll Show Podcast, I’m reviewing Brandi Carlile’s Valentine’s Day concert at Madison Square Garden.I went into the show a fan from seeing her on TV over the past 5 years especially, and was ex...
Signature Songs, Vol. 5 - John Mellencamp
This week, I’m continuing my Signature Songs series with John Mellencamp — from the Johnny Cougar years to the heartland rock classics that made him one of America’s great rock-n-roll songwriters.I’ll look at the major cont...
Top 10 Mother's Day Songs
Just in time for Mother's Day, I'm celebrating my favorite rock and roll songs about Mothers! I’ll be honest — this list was harder to build than I expected. Rock has plenty of songs that use the word “mama,” but not nearly as many ...
Signature Songs, Vol. 4 - Tina Turner
This week's episode is Volume 4 of the Signature Songs series, and this week's subject is the Queen of Rock-N-Roll, Tina Turner.Looking at both the Ike & Tina Turner years and Tina’s massive solo career, I break down th...
Signature Songs, Vol. 3 - The Rolling Stones
This week on the Rock-N-Roll Show Podcast, I'm tackling a real challenge in my Signature Song series: what is The Rolling Stones’ signature song?With a catalog this deep, this is not a simple call. The Stones have produced swagger...
Episode 074 - Steven Gonza - The Interview
This week on the Rock-N-Roll Show Podcast, I’m joined by Steven Gonza—singer, guitarist, and primary songwriter for Connecticut hard rock band Ink—to discuss Broken Wings, a 22-song solo album made up of material that never fit his ban...
Tyler Childers Concert Review
I’ve been going to concerts for decades, and every now and then a show sneaks up on me and completely knocks me out — and that’s exactly what happened when I took my daughter to see Tyler Childers at Forest Hills Stadium.This week on the...
Signature Songs Vol. 2 - The No-Brainers
In Episode 2 of my Signature Song series, I’m tackling the easiest calls in rock history—the No-Brainers. These are the bands where the “signature song” debate basically ends before it starts… because the general public hears the band name and ...
Signature Songs - Queen
This week on the Rock-N-Roll Show Podcast, I'm launching a new series, “Signature Songs,” exploring the single track most associated with the greatest artists in rock-n-roll. To kick off the series, I'm starting with Queen, review...
Blackberry Smoke Concert Review
This week, I've got another concert review for you. I went down to North Carolina to see one of my favorite bands, Blackberry Smoke, at the Red Hat Amphitheater in downtown Raleigh, NC. Hear all about the 21-song set, including a memorable five...
Top 10 Songs for a Celebration of Life
In this episode of The Rock-N-Roll Show podcast, I count down the Top 10 rock-n-roll songs that are a good fit for a celebration of life soundtrack—music that honors loss while leaving room for gratitude, memory, and hope. Through lyrical ...
Eric Clapton Concert Review
Welcome to the fourth season of the Rock-N-Roll Show Podcast! In this episode, I'm reviewing an unforgettable night at Madison Square Garden where Eric Clapton performed a 16-song set. This concert featured a mix of classic blues covers and Cla...
Nick deMatteo - The Interview, pt. 2
This week, I invite multi-talented musician and producer Nick deMatteo back for a second in-depth conversation. This time, Nick discusses his recent album 'Kite to Camden' and his career pivot to becoming a songwriting coach. Tune in to learn a...
Springsteen Biopic and Electric Nebraska Review
This week, I deliver a special double review of Bruce Springsteen's new biopic 'Deliver Me from Nowhere' and the long-anticipated album release 'Electric Nebraska.' I dive deep into the background of the Nebraska sessions, the movie’s portrayal...
Top 10 Guitar Riffs
This week, I run through the 10 most impactful guitar riffs in rock history. From the legendary opening riff of Chuck Berry's Johnny B. Goode to the power-packed melody of Nirvana's Smells Like Teen Spirit, I explore how these riffs not only so...
Fred Mollin - The Interview
In this week's episode, I'm excited to welcome Grammy-nominated producer, musician, composer, and songwriter Fred Mollin. Fred has written a new memoir, 'Unplugged: Stories and Secrets from a Life Making Records, Scoring Films, and Working with...
Episode 063 - Ringo Starr Concert Review
This week, I am reviewing the Ringo Starr & his All-Starr Band show that I saw at the Hartford Healthcare Amphitheater in Bridgeport, CT on June 12, 2025. Ringo put together a solid if not spectacular band for this year's tour, and the show...
Episode 062 - Lake Street Dive Concert Review
Join me this week for an in-depth review of Lake Street Dive's recent concert at the Capitol Theater in Port Chester, New York. This episode covers the band's performance, setlist, and overall show experience - I'll provide personal insights in...
Episode 061 - Top 10 Road Trip Songs
In this episode, I share a high-energy playlist perfect for summer road trips. From classic hits like The Doobie Brothers' 'Rocking Down the Highway', to modern tracks like Bleecker's 'Highway', I share my top 10 rock songs that will keep you m...
Episode 60 - Hidden Gems, Vol. 3
Welcome to the Rock-N-Roll Show Podcast! This week I share another set of hidden gems—rock songs that should have been hits but somehow stayed under the radar. This week's list are all loud, high-energy, gritty tracks that deserve your attentio...
