There is a facebook group "The Bolshoi , the greatest band you never heard of". If you haven't heard of them yet, this will get you chest deep into their work.

They began as "The Bolshoi" in the 80s, releasing an EP "Bigger Giants", the "Friends" then "Lindy's Party". A lost album "Country Life" was released in 2015. Giving songs that were never hits, but easily ones to love on first hearing them, such as "Giants", "Happy Boy", "Please", "TV Man" and my all time fave of theirs "Lindy's Pary".

Trevor Tanner the singer/songwriter has released a large catalog of music over the years, and has regrouped with synth player Paul Clark to give us this new album "The Bolshoi Brothers". This new work comes from the guys who have been making music for the last 30+ years since the band ended, it is traditionally Trevor Tanner lyrics, but the moved on into an early Pink Floyd, and YES prog rock sound.

As a fan of prog rock, hearing this clash of sounds really made this album interesting, and easier to dive into the depths of themes these lyrics want to take you through.

A conversation of a lifetime to talk to such an influential band that steered me through my youth, and still appealing to my adult interests.

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Playing with, and for EVERY band you can imagine, guitarist Knox Chandler was also the makeshift cellist in The Psychedelic Furs, and guitarist for so many other musicians. He has worked with Siouxsie & The Banshees, REM, Natalie Merchant, and so many others, his resume shines like few other people could even dream of.

Knox has just released an album of experimental music, that borders into the sounds of the cosmic psychedelic called "The Sound", with an accompanying book of art, that strangely goes perfectly with the music.

Knox and I talk at length of The Psychedelic Furs family, and other projects, his recording process, and even fly fishing.

This is one of those albums you don't need words, the music speaks for itself.

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If you don't know David J Haskins, or just "David J", then you have missed out on some of the most influential music in the punk, post punk, new wave, goth, psychedelic rock world.

Starting off playing bass, and occasional vocals in Bauhaus, then moving on to a solo career, then reforming with Bauhaus bandmates as "Love & Rockets", (that's where I come into the story) I binged on their music in full while working on a project about Buddhism in school. I became so enamored about their sound, and their lyrics, they catapulted into my number 3 spot, and have stayed there ever since in 1988.

David has delivered so much great music, and is most recently releasing with his current project "Night Crickets", (whom I have also interviewed). Fast forward to now, David has recorded a poetry, and spoken word album called "The Mother Tree", along with a book "Rhapsody, Trenody & Prayer", containing all of the poems on the album, and much more.

David and I discussed the album, how he began working on it in the late 90s, til now. How he found the band to record with, we also covered how all the reggae ended up in Bauhaus music, we talked about Nashville, racist cab drivers (two instances of them) , Jesus in a porno theater blessing the patrons, and even some secrets about Ian Curtis from Joy Division. There is a lot to unpack in this episode, the subjects are very heavy, and we get weighed down in them a lot.

I learned more about David J in this interview than I ever thought I would, or would ever be privy to at least. He spills his guts in poetry, it the beautiful mess of the human experience.

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Holly Cole is one of the greatest female jazz vocalists, hailing from The Great White North (Canada), she has constantly delivered the music that wraps my soul up in the emotions of the moment.

Holly has done a whole album of Tom Waits covers (Temptation), or some dark vibes jazz getting through heartbreak and longing (Dark Dear Heart), and various collections between then and now. Now she has released a moon themed album "Dark Moon" where she clashes with classics, and every song on this album will make you think of feelings you had, inspired by the moon.

There is so much to enjoy and think about in her catalog, and we covered a lot of history on this episode.

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I'm not sure I need to put much of an intro for this one but Toni Tennille [http://www.tonitennille.net/] is one the longest living careear pop stars. She was the only "Beach Girl" (they had her as a famale focalist) and she did so much great pop work in the 70s and 80s with her husbad "Captain" Daryl Dragon. Inspiring everyone from Olivia Newton John, to Sheena Easton, and too many other names to mention, she has solidified her name in pop music history. She recently came out of retirement to perform in the Yavapai College Performing Arts Center production of the classic musical "Hello Dolly!". We talked about the musical, the music, and even Pink Floyd. (She sang backup for them too). A full circle moment, go check out her show if you get the chance.Hello Dolly promo [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b_-rO7N1yc8]The Yavapai College Performing Arts Center is located at 1100 E. Sheldon Street, in Prescott, Arizona. The Ticket Office is open Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.; and Thursdays and Fridays, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. For reservations or more information, please call: (928) 776.2000 or visit: www.ycpac.com [http://www.ycpac.com/]. #tonitennille #captainandtennille #daryldragon #thebeachboys #pinkfloyd #hellodolly #ycpac #classicpop

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Charles (Chuck) Panozzo is one of founding members of the historical rock band "STYX" with his twin brother John. STYX has been maing music for 50 years, and created some of the most legendary ballads and anthems in rock since the 70s. Chuck is a phenomenal bassist that managed to keep this band straddling the fine line with metal guitar, and synthesisers. With multi platinum albums "Pieces of Eight", "Paradise Theater" and "The Grand Illusion", the new album "Crash of the Crown [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_nZ_K4nA32nJHAdl8W3dAOe0nt7O5OHJ_0] " was recorded like so many other albums in covid, unconventionally. This album is just as good as previous work and sounds current.Chuck came out as gay and supporting AIDS awareness, he has survived AIDS, two bouts with cancer, and even the fallout from the STYX Album "Kilroy Was Here". At age 72 he has an incredible wisdom and wit about his life, and the music he has made that I have spent countless hours enjoying. This is a pretty epic conversation for me, and I managed enough will power to not ask him about his guitars.website [https://styxworld.com/] facebook [https://www.facebook.com/styxtheband] twitter [http://www.twitter.com/STYXtheband] itunes [https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/styx/id132659] #styxtheband #chuckpanozzo This program may contain copyrighted material which has not always been authorized by the copyright owners. We use this material to feature the artists we feature for interviews. This is done to promote these artists, and thus we believe that this constitutes "Fair Use" of copyrighted material as provided for in section 107 of the US copyright Law. There is NO copyright infringement intended.

There are "Legends" in rock & roll, great guitarists leaving massive legacies, then you have Marco Pirroni, beginning his career by getting booted from Siouxsie & The Banshees TWICE, and then getting roped into playing guitar for Adam Ant, then going on to play with Sinead O'connor for most of her career, you see a guy like Marco having done it all. His guitar work is monumental, as I have probably got everything he ever recorded onto vinyl, and then CD, then MP3, his guitar collection is just as legendary. We talked about his guitars, the stories you never heard on the back end, and so much more. He told me he honestly got into playing, and had no future plans, just wanting to play, and well, he did really good for himself. Personal conversations about Adam Ant, Sinead O'Connor, and even Sid Vicious, there was just a lot to cover and he made it worth while. Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61559650627964]#adamant #adamandtheants #davidbarbarossa #glenmatlock #thesexpistols #sidvicious #siouxsiesioux #sineadoconnor #malcolmmclaren #bobgruen #johnlydon #punk #garyoldman #jennvix #jahwobble #shakespearssister #johngrant

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Danny Saber has been "always the bridesmaid, never the bride" for so many albums and musical projects we have all enjoyed for the last 40 years. He started young, and made some fantastic contributions to rock & roll over the years. This episode (Part 2, go look at last week's and tell me what ya think) Danny tells us about working with David Bowie, Alice Cooper (and golf) and even U2. Just google his name on spotify or youtube and you will have a great rabbit hole to dive into. youtube [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4P5If1LwyA8McTDqBn7Vxg]] allmusic [https://www.allmusic.com/artist/danny-saber-mn0000955557#credits]#petergabriel #realworldstudios #stoneroses #shaunryder #blackgrape #gedlynch #garbage #propergrounds #rageagainstthemachine #tommorello #blur #oasis #bluepearl #durgamcbroom #killingjoke #perryfarrell #nickduerden #inxs #joestrummer #michaelhutchence #juliantemple #andygil #gangoffour #seal#alicecooper #golf #ozzyosbourne #U2 #davidbowie #wimwenders #rollingstones #tboneburnette #milliondollarhotel #daniellanois #allyoucanleavebehind #naomicampbell #brianeno #gavinfriday #flea #rhcp #garbagetheband #toneloc #reevesgabrel #millajovovich #frankblack #thepixies #marylinmanson

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