192: Fan Mail Friday: Oct. 6, 2017
Another Fan Mail Friday! We answer your letters and notes. Featuring music by Talking Heads, Husker Du, Kiss, R.E.M. and Filthy Friends. Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or AudioBoom. Or listen on other major podcast platforms or at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/review the show on Apple Podcasts/iTunes and share it with your friends. Find us on the web at SuburbsPod.com...
28m Oct 06, 2017
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191: Echo Park Jimmy Returns Again
America's favorite new character, Echo Park Jimmy, calls in again, this time to talk about Jay Ferguson, Talk Talk, Ariel Pink, Alvvays, Letters to Cleo and more. Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or AudioBoom. Or listen on other major podcast platforms or at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/review the show on Apple Podcasts/iTunes and share it with your friends. Find us on...
31m Oct 05, 2017
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190: Tom Petty, Rest in Power
Tom Petty died on Oct. 2, 2017. We pay tribute to a true legend of rock 'n' roll. Next week is Tom Petty Week on Rockin' the Suburbs. Please contribute your memories and feelings about Tom and his music by leaving a voice message at 612-440-1984. Or email us at rock@suburbspod.com. Deadline: Friday, Oct. 6. We'll put you on the show. Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes o...
26m Oct 04, 2017
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189: Rolling Stone Magazine
Jann Wenner recently put Rolling Stone up for sale, 50 years after he founded the music and culture magazine. Jim & Patrick were once avid readers and reflect on the publication's impact ... and shortcomings. Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or AudioBoom. Or listen on other major podcast platforms or at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/review the show on Apple Podcasts/iTun...
19m Oct 03, 2017
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188: New Music: September 2017
What's new in the Rockin' the Suburbs record collection? How about some Dori Freeman, Deer Tick, Metz and Rostam? Plus, a Big Star cover by Beach Slang. Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or AudioBoom. Or listen on other major podcast platforms or at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/review the show on Apple Podcasts/iTunes and share it with your friends. Find us on the web a...
29m Oct 02, 2017
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187: Fan Mail Friday: Sept. 29, 2017
We love to get listener feedback! And then we answer some of it, in a little segment we call Fan Mail Friday. This edition features music by Lee Bains III and the Glory Fires, Lambchop and User 964848511. Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or AudioBoom. Or listen on other major podcast platforms or at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/review the show on Apple Podcasts/iTunes a...
31m Sep 29, 2017
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186: Charles Bradley, Rest in Power
The Screaming Eagle of Soul, Charles Bradley, died of cancer on Sept. 23. It's particularly sad considering that Bradley, 68, finally achieved recording and performing success only six years ago. Jim & Patrick pay tribute to this supremely talented singer. Rest in Power, Charles. Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or AudioBoom. Or listen on other major podcast platforms ...
16m Sep 28, 2017
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185: Interview: Matthew Sweet, Part 3
We conclude our conversation with Matthew Sweet by asking him some questions submitted by Rockin' the Suburbs listeners. A lot of you were curious about his collaborations with Susanna Hoffs. Learn more about Matthew Sweet at matthewsweet.com Follow Matthew on Twitter @iammatthewsweet Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or AudioBoom. Or listen on other major podcast pla...
29m Sep 27, 2017
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184: Interview: Matthew Sweet, Part 2
We pick up the conversation with Matthew Sweet. He talks about recording via file sharing and the mysteries of time, space and songwriting. Learn more about Matthew Sweet at matthewsweet.com Follow Matthew on Twitter @iammatthewsweet Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or AudioBoom. Or listen on other major podcast platforms or at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/review the ...
25m Sep 26, 2017
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183: Interview: Matthew Sweet, Part 1
Matthew Sweet joins Rockin' the Suburbs! The power pop great, who scored hits in the '90s with "Girlfriend," "Sick of Myself" and more, sat down with JIm & Patrick backstage at the Birchmere in Alexandria VA. Matthew's latest album is "Tomorrow Forever." Learn more about Matthew Sweet at matthewsweet.com Follow Matthew on Twitter @iammatthewsweet Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Pod...
21m Sep 25, 2017
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182: Talking Heads: 'Speaking in Tongues'
Talking Heads Week concludes with album No. 5, the commercial hit "Speaking in Tongues." But it's just about as weird as ever. Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or AudioBoom. Or listen on other major podcast platforms or at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/review the show on Apple Podcasts/iTunes and share it with your friends. Find us on the web at SuburbsPod.com Email Ji...
28m Sep 22, 2017
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181: Talking Heads: 'Remain in Light'
Day 4 of Talking Heads Week. We explore the sonic adventure that is 1980's "Remain in Light." Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or AudioBoom. Or listen on other major podcast platforms or at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/review the show on Apple Podcasts/iTunes and share it with your friends. Find us on the web at SuburbsPod.com Email Jim & Patrick at rock@suburbspod.co...
21m Sep 21, 2017
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180: Talking Heads: 'Fear of Music'
This ain't no fooling around. For episode No. 3 for Talking Heads Week, we explore the murky adventure that is "Fear of Music." Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or AudioBoom. Or listen on other major podcast platforms or at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/review the show on Apple Podcasts/iTunes and share it with your friends. Find us on the web at SuburbsPod.com Email J...
19m Sep 20, 2017
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179: Talking Heads: 'More Songs About Buildings and Food'
More Talk about Talking Heads. We go deep on the band's second album, 1978's "More Songs About Buildings and Food," as Talking Heads Week continues. Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or AudioBoom. Or listen on other major podcast platforms or at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/review the show on Apple Podcasts/iTunes and share it with your friends. Find us on the web at Su...
22m Sep 19, 2017
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178: 'Talking Heads: 77'
It's Talking Heads Week on Rockin' the Suburbs. The band's debut was released 40 years ago this month. We take the opportunity to examine their first five albums, staring with "Talking Heads: 77." Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or AudioBoom. Or listen on other major podcast platforms or at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/review the show on Apple Podcasts/iTunes and share...
27m Sep 18, 2017
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177: Grant Hart, Rest in Power
Grant Hart of the highly influential '80s band Hüsker Dü died on Sept. 13, 2017. We discuss his contributions to rock music. Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or AudioBoom. Or listen on other major podcast platforms or at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/review the show on Apple Podcasts/iTunes and share it with your friends. Find us on the web at SuburbsPod.com Email Jim ...
22m Sep 15, 2017
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176: Detroit Rocks!
New music from the Motor City! Listener Reed Bramble joins via Skype to tell the world about three current artists from his town. Featuring music by the Erers, the Native Howl and Ian Link. (Citizens of Suburbs Nation: If you want to talk about new bands in your city or state, we'd love to include your field report on a future episode. Contact us; info below.) Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs...
23m Sep 14, 2017
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175: The $75 Tour Poster
An astute listener notes that on a previous episode, we glossed over the fact that our friend Brandi Crawford mentioned that she paid $75 for a poster at a recent Roger Waters concert. And so we call her up to get that story. Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or AudioBoom. Or listen on other major podcast platforms or at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/review the show on Ap...
26m Sep 13, 2017
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174: Sugar: 'Copper Blue'
Bob Mould returned to the power trio 25 years ago with a new band, Sugar, and an album, "Copper Blue," that belongs up there with the best of Husker Du. Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or AudioBoom. Or listen on other major podcast platforms or at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/review the show on Apple Podcasts/iTunes and share it with your friends. Find us on the web a...
27m Sep 12, 2017
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173: Perfect Pop: Smiths, Neil Young, Pixies
Our friends Bob Popik (a really important stadium DJ) and Matt Sebastian (editor of Slicing Up Eyeballs music website) make their picks for Perfect Pop songs. Visit Slicing Up Eyeballs at slicingupeyeballs.com Follow Slicing Up Eyeballs on Twitter @slicingeyeballs Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or AudioBoom. Or listen on other major podcast platforms or at SuburbsP...
29m Sep 11, 2017
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172: Best Songs: R.E.M.
Slicing Up Eyeballs, a website dedicated to '80s college rock, polled readers about the best songs by R.E.M. We talk with site editor Matt Sebastian about the results — and weigh in with a few favorites of our own. Bud Verge, Bob Popik and Rob Gates join in the conversation, with Jim & Patrick, of course. Visit Slicing Up Eyeballs at slicingupeyeballs.com Follow Slicing Up Eyeballs on Twitter...
34m Sep 08, 2017
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171: Best Songs: Smiths
Slicing Up Eyeballs, a website dedicated to '80s college rock, recently polled its readers about the best Smiths songs. Site editor Matt Sebastian joins via Skype to discuss the results, plus we play a few of our favorites. Friend Bob Popik also shares his personal ranking of the Smiths catalog. Also on the panel: Bud Verge, Rob Gates, and of course, Jim & Patrick. Share on Slicing Up Eyeball...
35m Sep 07, 2017
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170: Best Songs: The Cure
Slicing Up Eyeballs, a website dedicated to '80s college rock, polled readers about the best songs by The Cure. We talk with site editor Matt Sebastian about the results — and weigh in with a few favorites of our own. Bud Verge, Bob Popik and Rob Gates join in the conversation, with Jim & Patrick, of course. Visit Slicing Up Eyeballs at slicingupeyeballs.com Follow Slicing Up Eyeballs on Twit...
29m Sep 06, 2017
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169: Hurricane Harvey
We check in with a member of the Rockin' the Suburbs extended family, Mike Wagner of Houston, In the wake of Hurricane Harvey. Donate to the Houston Food Bank: houstonfoodbank.org/get-involved/harvey-disaster-relief/ Stream Mike's band Total Strangers on Spotify and other services. The album is called "Lost in a Crowd." Follow Mike Wagner on Twitter @top5alltime Subscribe to Rockin' the Sub...
27m Sep 05, 2017
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168: Back to School
Jim & Patrick go back to school, musically. They play and discuss a couple of songs for the kids. Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or AudioBoom. Or listen on other major podcast platforms or at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/review the show on Apple Podcasts/iTunes and share it with your friends. Find us on the web at SuburbsPod.com Email Jim & Patrick at rock@suburbspo...
20m Sep 01, 2017
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167: New Music Roundup: August '17
Get ready to rawk! Jim & Patrick have five relatively new songs coming at you. By House and Land, the Moonlandingz, A Giant Dog, Sam Coffey and the Iron Lungs, and Sarah Jarosz. Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or AudioBoom. Or listen on other major podcast platforms or at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/review the show on Apple Podcasts/iTunes and share it with your frien...
24m Aug 31, 2017
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166: Live on Letterman
We remember the music of David Letterman's late-night shows. Because it's the anniversary of the debut of CBS' "Late Show." And because Dave just made a deal with Netflix. But really just because we love David Letterman. Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or AudioBoom. Or listen on other major podcast platforms or at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/review the show on Apple P...
31m Aug 30, 2017
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165: Yacht or Nyacht? (TM)
JD Ryznar makes a triumphant return visit, via Skype, this time to play a little game of Yacht or Nyacht? (intellectual property of "Beyond Yacht Rock"). Greg Wilson fills in for Patrick as cohost. Listen to "Beyond Yacht Rock" on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or at feralaudio.com/show/beyond-yacht-rock/ Follow JD on Twitter @jdryznar Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or Audi...
26m Aug 29, 2017
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164: Yacht Rock
JD Ryznar from the "Beyond Yacht Rock" podcast joins the show to talk about the jazz-rock blend, popularized in the late '70s and early '80s. Are you ready to set sail for new musical horizons? Greg Wilson fills in as cohost for Patrick. Listen to "Beyond Yacht Rock" on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or at feralaudio.com/show/beyond-yacht-rock/ Follow JD on Twitter @JDRyznar Subscribe to Rockin' the ...
27m Aug 28, 2017
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163: Fan Mail Friday: Aug. 25, 2017
It's Fan Mail Friday! Live from Greg Wilson's Tiki Bar! We answer your correspondence and play songs by the Rubinoos, the Attractions, U2 with B.B. King, and the Members. Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or AudioBoom. Or listen on other major podcast platforms or at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/review the show on Apple Podcasts/iTunes and share it with your friends. Fi...
23m Aug 25, 2017
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162: Throwback Thursday
We didn't invent Throwback Thursday, but we may have perfected it. Enjoy some stories of music and youth from Jim & Patrick, plus Greg Wilson, Brandi Crawford and Jim's wife, Katy. Live from the Wilson Tiki House! Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or AudioBoom. Or listen on other major podcast platforms or at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/review the show on Apple Podcasts...
31m Aug 24, 2017
31m
161: Roger Waters Concert
Brandi Crawford joins the show to discuss a recent Roger Waters concert she attended. The tour has been in the news lately because of its pointed political commentary. Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or AudioBoom. Or listen on other major podcast platforms or at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/review the show on Apple Podcasts/iTunes and share it with your friends. Find ...
19m Aug 23, 2017
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160: Perfect Pop: Men At Work
Jim and Patrick are back from Summer Break and hanging out at Greg Wilson's Tiki House (it's glorious). Greg adds his pick to the Perfect Pop playlist. It's an early '80s ode to quirky Australia by new wavers Men At Work. Another guest on the show, Brandi Crawford, says the song inspired her to go to college in the land down under. Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or A...
23m Aug 22, 2017
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159: Perfect Pop: Buzzcocks
Music journalist Craig Rosen fills in today and wraps up Summer Break with a Perfect Pop selection. Craig talks up one of his favorite bands, the Buzzcocks. (Jim and Patrick will return tomorrow.) Follow Craig Rosen on Twitter @CraigRosen Visit Craig's music website: number1albums.com Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or AudioBoom. Or listen on other major podcast pla...
6m Aug 21, 2017
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158: Guest Shot: Echo Park Jimmy - Cars, Smithereens
Fan favorite Echo Park Jimmy closes out Guest Shot Week with a call to the Suburban Party Line. He talks about a great summer song by The Cars and an overlooked gem by The Smithereens. Follow Jimmy on Twitter @jamespetrillo Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or AudioBoom. Or listen on other major podcast platforms or at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/review the show on App...
11m Aug 18, 2017
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157: Guest Shot: Nick Scalera - The Clean
Nick Scalera fills in today to talk about his love of New Zealand indie rock, especially The Clean. Follow Nick on Twitter @nickscalera Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or AudioBoom. Or listen on other major podcast platforms or at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/review the show on Apple Podcasts/iTunes and share it with your friends. Find us on the web at SuburbsPod.com...
7m Aug 17, 2017
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156: Guest Shot: MJ Foster - Charly Bliss
MJ sits in today and talks about discovering the glorious power pop of Charly Bliss. Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or AudioBoom. Or listen on other major podcast platforms or at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/review the show on Apple Podcasts/iTunes and share it with your friends. Find us on the web at SuburbsPod.com Email Jim & Patrick at rock@suburbspod.com Follow...
5m Aug 16, 2017
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155: Guest Shot: Brett Motiff - The Doors
This week's Guest Shots continue with Brett Motiff talking about the beach, the weather and The Doors. Follow Brett Motiff on Twitter @maverickman911 Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or AudioBoom. Or listen on other major podcast platforms or at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/review the show on Apple Podcasts/iTunes and share it with your friends. Find us on the web at ...
10m Aug 15, 2017
10m
154: Guest Shot: Bud Verge - Beatles, Sergio Mendes
This week: a series of mini-episodes from listeners (while Jim & Patrick continue their Summer Break). Today, the great Bud Verge talks about attending a record auction and nabbing some Beatles, Sergio Mendes and Brasil '66, and more. Follow Bud Verge on Twitter @noodlesverge Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or AudioBoom. Or listen on other major podcast platforms or ...
12m Aug 14, 2017
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153: Dennis Sager of Bent Denim, ArchAnimals
Nate Scott closes out his guest hosting stint with an conversation with Dennis Sager of Bent Denim. Nate considers Dennis' former band ArchAnimals among the all-time great indie bands, up there with Radiohead. Learn more about Bent Denim at bentdenim.bandcamp.com Follow Bent Denim on Twitter @BentDenim Learn more about ArchAnimals at archanimals.bandcamp.com Follow Nate Scott on Twitter @aN...
24m Aug 11, 2017
24m
152: Alex Tebeleff of Paperhaus
Guest host Nate Scott chats with Alex Tebeleff of D.C indie band Paperhaus (and a former performance space of the same name). Paperhaus' new album, "Are These the Questions That We Need to Ask?," is out Oct. 6. Learn more about Paperhaus at paperhausmusic.com Follow Paperhaus on Twitter @paperhausmusic Follow Nate Scott on Twitter @aNateScott Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podca...
32m Aug 10, 2017
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151: All Things Go (Festival, Blog)
Guest host Nate Scott talks with Zack Friendly of All Things Go about what goes into planning a music festival, co-founding a indie website/blog and trying to keep up with the huge volume of new music available today. Visit All Things Go at allthingsgomusic.com All Things Go Fall Classic festival is Oct. 6-8 at Union Market in Washington, D.C. Learn more at allthingsgofallclassic.com Follow ...
26m Aug 09, 2017
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150: Alex Anderson of Loud Boyz
Nate Scott continues his guest hosting stint. Today, he chats with Alex Anderson of D.C punk band Loud Boyz. The band's latest is "Party in the USA," a four-song 7-inch released in March. Learn more about Loud Boyz at loudboyzdc.com Follow Nate Scott on Twitter @aNateScott Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or AudioBoom. Or listen on other major podcast platforms or at...
25m Aug 08, 2017
25m
149: Linkin Park and Nu Metal
Nate Scott guest hosts while Jim & Patrick are on vacation. Nate is a journalist, a big music fan, a newlywed and an all-around great guy. In this episode, he talks with writer Evan McGarvey about the legacy of Chester Bennington and Linkin Park — and that angsty subgenre called nu metal. Follow Evan on Twitter @evanmcgarvey Follow Nate on Twitter @aNateScott Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs...
25m Aug 07, 2017
25m
148: Songs of the Day: Songhoy Blues, Jayhawks
Two summer jams as we head off on vacation (don't worry, the show will go on). Patrick picks a tune by Malian band Songhoy Blues. Jim goes with a Grand Funk Railroad cover by the Jayhawks. (Programming notes: Nate Scott fills in as host next week, followed by a week of listener mini-episodes. Then Jim & Patrick return from vacation!) Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes o...
11m Aug 04, 2017
11m
147: Songs of the Day: Coco Hames, Wolf Parade
Two songs today, both recommended by listener Jimmy Lonetti. First is a cover of a Bash & Pop tune by Coco Hames. Then we close out with a little Wolf Parade. Happy summer! Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or AudioBoom. Or listen on other major podcast platforms or at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/review the show on Apple Podcasts/iTunes and share it with your friends. ...
13m Aug 03, 2017
13m
146: Song of the Day: Chicago
Band geeks rejoice! Today's song is by Chicago, following a call to the Suburban Party Line from Amy Hesterman. (All week, we're doing mini-episodes because summer vacation.) Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or AudioBoom. Or listen on other major podcast platforms or at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/review the show on Apple Podcasts/iTunes and share it with your friends....
9m Aug 02, 2017
9m
145: Song of the Day: John Mayer
Song of the Day Week continues. We're doing a series of mini-episodes for summer vacation. Today's selection comes from Kevin Bartlett. It's a John Mayer song that reminds him of the Grateful Dead. Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or AudioBoom. Or listen on other major podcast platforms or at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/review the show on Apple Podcasts/iTunes and shar...
10m Aug 01, 2017
10m
144: Song of the Day: Poison Idea
It's summer vacation time. Jim & Patrick need a break. So this week we present a series of super-short episodes, most responding to listener calls. Today: Trip from Oregon recommends a Go-Go's cover by Poison Idea. (And Patrick actually has this 45 in his basement!) Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or AudioBoom. Or listen on other major podcast platforms or at SuburbsP...
7m Jul 31, 2017
7m
143: Elvis Costello Retrospective
To close Elvis Costello Week, we review this important musician's iconoclastic career. Our friend Mike Snider joins in the conversation. Follow Mike Snider on Twitter @MikeSnider Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or AudioBoom. Or listen on other major podcast platforms or at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/review the show on Apple Podcasts/iTunes and share it with your fri...
35m Jul 28, 2017
35m