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
52 episodes
Episode 052 - Diane Allen - The Interview
This week, we have a compelling conversation with Diane Allen, an international speaker, violinist, author, and expert authority on the Flow State. Diane shares her fascinating journey from growing up in Cleveland, Ohio to becoming a profession...
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Season 2
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Episode 52
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50:44
Episode 051 - Top 10 Fool Songs
Happy April Fool's Day! This week, we present our 10 favorite rock songs with the word 'fool' in the title. From classic tracks like 'Fool in the Rain' by Led Zeppelin to soulful hits like Aretha Franklin's 'Chain of Fools,' we explore a range ...
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Season 2
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Episode 51
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34:38
Episode 50 - Hidden Gems, Vol. 1
Welcome to our milestone 50th episode! This special installment kicks off a new series called 'Hidden Gems,' showcasing great rock songs that were never hits. To be featured, songs must have failed to break into the Hot 100 top 40, come from de...
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Season 2
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Episode 50
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24:27
Episode 049 - Top 10 Irish Musical Acts
This week, just in time for St. Patrick's Day, your host Alex Gadd shares his top 10 favorite Irish rock-n-roll artists. From the sweeping musical influences of traditional Irish music on American folk and country to modern rock, Alex dives int...
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Season 2
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Episode 49
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31:12
Episode 048 - Joe Bonamassa Concert Review
This week's episode features an in-depth review of modern Blues master Joe Bonamassa's live performance at the Beacon Theater in NYC. Alex recounts his experience celebrating his birthday with an incredible concert, sharing highlights and insig...
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Season 2
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Episode 48
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22:44
Episode 047 - Chris Eveland - The Interview
This week, we've got a great interview with Canadian guitarist Chris Eveland, who has spent his life playing and teaching music to people all over North America. From learning music from his grandfather to his early bands to his teaching guitar...
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Season 2
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Episode 47
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50:06
Episode 046 - Top 10 Oscar-Nominated Songs
This week, in preparation for this year's Academy Awards on March 2, we dive into the best rock-n-roll songs that have been nominated for Best Original Song. Of the hundreds of songs that have been nominated, it was a challenge to find 10 reall...
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Season 2
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Episode 46
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40:21
Episode 045 - Top 10 Favorite Rock-N-Roll Love Songs
This week, in celebration of Valentine's Day, we explore the rock-n-roll songs that pierce the heart and communicate something meaningful about love. There have been so many great rock-n-roll love songs over the years - it feels like that's wha...
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Season 2
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Episode 45
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25:00
Episode 044 - Ken Rusk - The Interview
This week, I talk with Ken Rusk, an accomplished entrepreneur, mentor, and author of the bestseller 'Blue Collar Cash.' Ken shares his journey from running a construction business to helping others achieve fulfilling careers, and reveals his su...
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Season 2
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Episode 44
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52:23
Episode 043 - Eagles Concert Review
This week, I've got another concert review for you. I went to see the Eagles at the Sphere and it was just an amazing experience. While I'm not an Eagles fan, this show is one of the most memorable ones I've ever attended. And if there was ever...
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Season 2
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Episode 43
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29:10
Episode 042 - Derick Sebastian - The Interview
This week, we have a very special episode with Ukulele virtuoso Derick Sebastian. Derick shares the story of how he came to the Ukulele, and how it's changed his life. He shares stories and music with us, and now, he's written a book, entitled ...
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Season 2
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Episode 42
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49:55
Episode 041 - Phish Concert Review
This week, I’ve got a Phish concert review for you, from the Dec 29, 2024 show at MSG. There’s a lot of history with this band for me, and I’ll take you through that and the show itself. So let me know what you think, on this very personal epis...
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Season 2
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Episode 41
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25:39
Episode 040 - 2024 Year-End Wrap-Up
This week, we wrap-up the year with a review of the 39 previous episodes of the show that we've put out. It's a chance to take stock of what we've accomplished so far, and our chance to thank you all for joining and supporting us with every lik...
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Season 1
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Episode 40
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10:18
Episode 039 - Southside Johnny & the Asbury Jukes Concert Review
This week, I review the recent Southside Johnny & the Asbury Jukes show that I saw on Dec. 6, 2024 at The Warehouse at FTC in Fairfield, CT. It ended up being the band's third to last show ever, as Johnny Lyon retired from performing for he...
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Season 1
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Episode 39
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21:13
Episode 038 - Top 20 Rock-N-Roll Christmas Songs
This week, we unwrap our Favorite Christmas Songs. It's a double-stuffed episode of our 20 favorite Christmas songs, AND our 3 favorite Hanukkah songs. This episode will take us up to Christmas Eve, so we won't have an episode on Dec. 17th, but...
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Season 1
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Episode 38
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52:25
Episode 037 - Sam Globus - The Interview
This week, we have an interview with Sam Globus, our first doctor! Sam is a PhD in genetics who is also a die-hard music fan. He's spent his life seeing concerts, and he shares some of his unforgettable concert memories with us. From his first ...
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Season 1
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Episode 37
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49:56
Episode 036 - Top 10 Songs of Gratitude
This week, we take a moment to say thank you to all of you as our channel surpassed 1,000 subscribers. With Thanksgiving coming up, it was the perfect time to explore songs that give thanks, so please join us for our run through the list of our...
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Season 1
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Episode 36
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25:09
Episode 035 - Top 10 Songs About Mexico
This week, we are going through a list of our favorite songs to take with you on a Mexican vacation. They're not all ABOUT going on a Mexican vacation, but they're a good mixed tape for you to listen to while on vacation in Mexico. So pour your...
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Season 1
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Episode 35
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26:52
Episode 034 - Nick DeMatteo - The Interview
This week, we speak with Nick DeMatteo, the creative force behind the band {REC}. Nick is a lifelong musician and also an actor and film producer. A modern day renaissance man, he shares his creative journey with us, from his earliest musical i...
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Season 1
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Episode 34
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48:28
Episode 033 - Sturgill Simpson Concert Review
This week, we've got a review of the Sturgill Simpson concert at Forest Hills Stadium at the old Tennis Center on October 19th, 2024. Simpson came out fast and just kept going, rolling through a set of excellent songs, including some real...
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Season 1
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Episode 33
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19:14
Episode 032 - Top 10 Halloween Songs
This week, we are going through our favorite Halloween-influenced rock songs. From the funny ones to the more disturbing ones, we have a good mix of songs to share with you that move beyond the Monster Mash, that should send a tingle down your ...
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Season 1
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Episode 32
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23:38
Episode 031 - INK - The Interview
On this week’s episode, I talk with my old friends Sal & Steve Gonza from the powerhouse Connecticut hard rock trio INK. We discuss how they got started playing in a band together, how they met up with their bass player Rich Massella, and h...
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Season 1
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Episode 31
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57:23
Episode 030 - Kings of Leon Concert Review
This week, we’re reviewing the Kings of Leon concert at the Hartford Healthcare Amphitheater in Bridgeport, CT on October 5th, 2024. We’ll share our history with the band starting with their first album from 2003 and how their music has progres...
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Season 1
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Episode 30
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14:56
Episode 029 - My Favorite 21st Century Acts
This week, I am addressing a comment made by a few members of the audience who point out that this podcast is focused on older acts and older music. I love new music, so I am taking this week to focus on my favorite acts that only started their...
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Season 1
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Episode 29
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22:55
Episode 028 - Dave Schultz - The Interview
This week, my old friend Dave Schultz and I reminisce about our early days discovering music and attending concerts together. From Tina Turner, to Springsteen to David Lee Roth to Eric Clapton, we saw great shows in high school.From ther...
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Season 1
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Episode 28
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45:28
