68: Chuck Prophet, Part 3
We conclude our interview with roots rocker Chuck Prophet. He talks about his time in the pioneering alt-country band Green On Red. Learn more about Chuck Prophet at chuckprophet.com Follow Chuck on Twitter or Instagram @chuckprophet Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on iTunes or AudioBoom. Or listen on Stitcher, TuneIn or at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/review the show on iTunes and share it ...
24m Apr 12, 2017
24m
67: Chuck Prophet, Part 2
Our interview with Chuck Prophet continues, as the roots rocker talks about meeting Chuck Berry and being inspired by another musical pioneer on daytime TV. Learn more about Chuck Prophet at chuckprophet.com Follow Chuck on Twitter or Instagram @chuckprophet Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on iTunes or AudioBoom. Or listen on Stitcher, TuneIn or at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/review the sho...
21m Apr 11, 2017
21m
66: Chuck Prophet, Part 1
We interview Chuck Prophet, a true hero of rock 'n' roll. He talks about Bobby Fuller, the inspiration for his new album, "Bobby Fuller Died for Your Sins." Learn more about Chuck Prophet at chuckprophet.com Follow Chuck on Twitter or Instagram @ChuckProphet Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on iTunes or AudioBoom. Or listen on Stitcher, TuneIn or at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/review the sho...
21m Apr 10, 2017
21m
65: Perfect Pop - Songs: Ohia
Our Perfect Pop series continues, as guest Nate Scott makes a pick. He goes with a tune by Songs: Ohia. You'll love it (because it's perfect). Plus, Jim and Patrick play other selections from Nate's playlist of "perfect songs." Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on iTunes or AudioBoom. Or listen on Stitcher, TuneIn or at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/review the show on iTunes and share it with you...
20m Apr 07, 2017
20m
64: Television's 'Marquee Moon'
We missed the 40th anniversary of a great, great album by about two months. But Television's "Marquee Moon" is so great that we couldn't go without commenting on it. (Nate Scott Week, featuring Nate Scott, continues.) Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on iTunes or AudioBoom. Or listen on Stitcher, TuneIn or at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/review the show on iTunes and share it with your friends....
19m Apr 06, 2017
19m
63: Soccer Music
The Beautiful Game inspires beautiful music. OK. With special guest, and former college soccer player, Nate Scott. Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on iTunes or AudioBoom. Or listen on Stitcher, TuneIn or at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/review the show on iTunes and share it with your friends. Find us on the web at SuburbsPod.com Email Jim & Patrick at rock@suburbspod.com Follow us on the Tw...
22m Apr 05, 2017
22m
62: Jeff Rosenstock
We revisit our love of the music of Jeff Rosenstock. His album "Worry." was a real find in 2016. And who led us to it? Our friend Nate Scott, who ranked it as the best album of the year. Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on iTunes or AudioBoom. Or listen on Stitcher, TuneIn or at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/review the show on iTunes and share it with your friends. Find us on the web at Suburbs...
18m Apr 04, 2017
18m
61: Spoon
Spoon has a new album out called "Hot Thoughts." And so we present our thoughts about this Austin indie band. Featuring good friend Nate Scott. Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on iTunes or AudioBoom. Or listen on Stitcher, TuneIn or at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/review the show on iTunes and share it with your friends. Find us on the web at SuburbsPod.com Email Jim & Patrick at rock@suburb...
20m Apr 03, 2017
20m
60: Fan Mail Friday: March 31, 2017
This week's Fan Mail Friday includes listener correspondence about the Men, Thin Lizzy, Buddy Holly, Ride, the Neville Brothers and more. Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on iTunes or AudioBoom. Or listen on Stitcher, TuneIn or at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/review the show on iTunes and share it with your friends. Find us on the web at SuburbsPod.com Email Jim & Patrick at rock@suburbspod.c...
42m Mar 31, 2017
42m
59: Music we Try to Get the Kids to Like
What parents don't try to get the kids to like their music? Sometimes it works, but not usually. Friends Kevin Goff and Dan Gursky join the show and discuss this phenomenon with Jim & Patrick. Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on iTunes or AudioBoom. Or listen on Stitcher, TuneIn or at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/review the show on iTunes and share it with your friends. Find us on the web at S...
21m Mar 30, 2017
21m
58: That Random Bangles CD
The only CD our friend Dan Gursky owns is a bargain-bin Bangles greatest hits. We discuss. That's a show. Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on iTunes or AudioBoom. Or listen on Stitcher, TuneIn or at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/review the show on iTunes and share it with your friends. Find us on the web at SuburbsPod.com Email Jim & Patrick at rock@suburbspod.com Follow us on the Twitter or ...
18m Mar 29, 2017
18m
57: The Athens Scene
Few music scenes seemed as vibrant as Athens GA in the 1980s. Friend Kevin Goff talks about his experiences there, plus the whole gang discusses the documentary "Athens GA Inside/Out" and some of the great bands that emerged from that college town. Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on iTunes or AudioBoom. Or listen on Stitcher, TuneIn or at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/review the show on iTunes ...
25m Mar 28, 2017
25m
56: Rockin' the French Horn
Fear not, band nerds, you too can play on a rock song. Guest Dan Gursky, a French horn player, spins three famous tunes that feature that brass instrument. Also joining us in the basement this week is friend Kevin Goff. Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on iTunes or AudioBoom. Or listen on Stitcher, TuneIn or at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/review the show on iTunes and share it with your friend...
20m Mar 27, 2017
20m
55: The Jesus and Mary Chain
A beloved alternative band from back in the day, The Jesus and Mary Chain release their first album in 19 years. Jim & Patrick discuss this perhaps-underappreciated band. Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on iTunes or AudioBoom. Or listen on Stitcher, TuneIn or at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/review the show on iTunes and share it with your friends. Find us on the web at SuburbsPod.com Email J...
19m Mar 24, 2017
19m
54: Marah, Part 3
We conclude our conversation with Dave Bielanko from Marah. He talks about the band's famous fans (Stephen King! Bruce Springsteen!) and about what it would be like to break big. Learn more about Marah at marah-usa.com Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on iTunes or AudioBoom. Or listen on Stitcher, TuneIn or at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/review the show on iTunes and share it with your friend...
21m Mar 23, 2017
21m
53: Marah, Part 2
Our interview with Dave Bielanko of Marah continues. He talks about the art of songwriting (it's brilliant!) and the band's ambitious album "Mountain Minstrelsy of Pennsylvania." Learn more about Marah at marah-usa.com Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on iTunes or AudioBoom. Or listen on Stitcher, TuneIn or at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/review the show on iTunes and share it with your friend...
22m Mar 22, 2017
22m
52: Marah, Part 1
We interview Dave Bielanko of Marah, a rock band with a passionate fan base that never could quite catch the breaks for widespread success. If you don't know them, here's your chance to join the true believers. Learn more about Marah at marah-usa.com Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on iTunes or AudioBoom. Or listen on Stitcher, TuneIn or at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/review the show on iTun...
30m Mar 21, 2017
30m
51: Chuck Berry, Rest in Power
We lost a legend over the weekend. Chuck Berry died at 90 years old. Jim & Patrick, plus special guests, discuss his enormous impact. Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on iTunes or AudioBoom. Or listen on Stitcher, TuneIn or at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/review the show on iTunes and share it with your friends. Find us on the web at SuburbsPod.com Email Jim & Patrick at rock@suburbspod.com ...
27m Mar 20, 2017
27m
50: The Velvet Underground & Nico, Part 5
Three songs today, as we conclude our track-by-track examination of "The Velvet Underground & Nico." They are: "I'll be Your Mirror," "The Black Angel's Death Song" and "European Son." Our sincerest thanks to music journalist Mark Jenkins for joining us on this sonic journey. Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on iTunes or AudioBoom. Or listen on Stitcher, TuneIn or at SuburbsPod.com. Please rat...
24m Mar 17, 2017
24m
49: The Velvet Underground & Nico, Part 4
We turn the record over and listen to "Heroin" and "There She Goes Again." Our track-by-track examination of "The Velvet Underground & Nico" continues. With special guest: music journalist Mark Jenkins. Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on iTunes or AudioBoom. Or listen on Stitcher, TuneIn or at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/review the show on iTunes and share it with your friends. Find us on th...
15m Mar 16, 2017
15m
48: The Velvet Underground & Nico, Part 3
Today, we discuss "Run Run Run" and "All Tomorrow's Parties" as our track-by-track exploration of "The Velvet Underground & Nico" continues. With special guest music journalist Mark Jenkins. Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on iTunes or AudioBoom. Or listen on Stitcher, TuneIn or at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/review the show on iTunes and share it with your friends. Find us on the web at Sub...
14m Mar 15, 2017
14m
47: The Velvet Underground & Nico, Part 2
Our track-by-track breakdown of "The Velvet Underground & Nico" continues. With special guest Mark Jenkins. On this episode, we discuss the songs "Femme Fatale" and "Venus in Furs." Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on iTunes or AudioBoom. Or listen on Stitcher, TuneIn or at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/review the show on iTunes and share it with your friends. Find us on the web at SuburbsPod.c...
19m Mar 14, 2017
19m
46: The Velvet Underground & Nico, Part 1
Track-by-track! All week, we break down the groundbreaking album "The Velvet Underground & Nico" on the occasion of its 50th anniversary. Joining us is music journalist Mark Jenkins. We start with "Sunday Morning" and "I'm Waiting for the Man" today, then move on to the rest of the songs throughout the week. Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on iTunes or AudioBoom. Or listen on Stitcher, TuneIn...
22m Mar 13, 2017
22m
45: Fan Mail - March 10, 2017
Jim & Patrick go through their massive fan mail and talk about the Black Crowes, Fleetwood Mac, DYGL, a beer song and more. Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on iTunes or AudioBoom. Or listen on Stitcher, TuneIn or at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/review the show on iTunes and share it with your friends. Find us on the web at SuburbsPod.com Email Jim & Patrick at rock@suburbspod.com Follow us ...
29m Mar 10, 2017
29m
44: Drumless Songs
Yesterday, we talked about great drum songs. Today, we talk about songs we love that have no drums at all (what?). Drummer pal Bobby Padavick joins again — and may be scarred by this discussion. Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on iTunes or AudioBoom. Or listen on Stitcher, TuneIn or at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/review the show on iTunes and share it with your friends. Find us on the web at...
19m Mar 09, 2017
19m
43: Drum Songs
Our favorite drumming couple, Bobby and Renee Padavick, talk about songs that are defined by their drum parts. (Jim & Patrick make picks too.) This episode will rock your world. Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on iTunes or AudioBoom. Or listen on Stitcher, TuneIn or at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/review the show on iTunes and share it with your friends. Find us on the web at SuburbsPod.com ...
24m Mar 08, 2017
24m
42: Thin Lizzy
Bobby Week continues, and our friend Mr. Padavick has been eager to talk about the greatness of Thin Lizzy for a long time. Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on iTunes or AudioBoom. Or listen on Stitcher, TuneIn or at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/review the show on iTunes and share it with your friends. Find us on the web at SuburbsPod.com Email Jim & Patrick at rock@suburbspod.com Follow us ...
20m Mar 07, 2017
20m
41: Drums and Marriage
Our good friend Bobby Padavick makes his first appearance on Rockin' the Suburbs. (Some of you may recall Bobby as the drummer from Night Streets.) But even better, Bobby's wife Renee also joins in the fun. And she's a drummer too! They talk about their musical influences on each other. Hear Night Streets at nightstreets.bandcamp.com Hear Renee's band, Wild Fruit, at wildfruit.bandcamp.com S...
23m Mar 06, 2017
23m
40: Perfect Pop
What makes a perfect pop song? Jim & Patrick discuss. Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on iTunes or AudioBoom. Or listen on Stitcher, TuneIn or at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/review the show on iTunes and share it with your friends. Find us on the web at SuburbsPod.com Email Jim & Patrick at rock@suburbspod.com Follow us on the Twitter or Facebook @suburbspod Leave a message for Jim & Patr...
16m Mar 03, 2017
16m
39: A Music 'Cleanse'
Every January, our friend Tug Baker stops takes a break from new music and instead does a deep dive into established artists' work. This year, he listened to a lot of Funkadelic and Kate Bush. Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on iTunes or AudioBoom. Or listen on Stitcher, TuneIn or at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/review the show on iTunes and share it with your friends. Find us on the web at S...
22m Mar 02, 2017
22m
38: Replacements Cover Band
Our friend Tug Baker joins via Skype and recounts the sordid tales of his days playing in the Placemats (a tribute to the Replacements). The beer was flowing in the basement for this one. Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on iTunes or AudioBoom. Or listen on Stitcher, TuneIn or at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/review the show on iTunes and share it with your friends. Find us on the web at Suburb...
23m Mar 01, 2017
23m
37: Patrick's Book Nook
Patrick discusses books he's read recently: "Ray Davies: A Complicated Life" by Johnny Rogan and "Clothes, Clothes, Clothes. Music, Music, Music. Boys, Boys, Boys" by Viv Albertine of the Slits. Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on iTunes or AudioBoom. Or listen on Stitcher, TuneIn or at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/review the show on iTunes and share it with your friends. Find us on the web at...
19m Feb 28, 2017
19m
36: The Feelies
Indie icons the Feelies have a new album out! Jim & Patrick discuss the long and meaningful career of the jangly New Jerseyans. Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on iTunes or AudioBoom. Or listen on Stitcher, TuneIn or at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/review the show on iTunes and share it with your friends. Find us on the web at SuburbsPod.com Email Jim & Patrick at rock@suburbspod.com Follow...
16m Feb 27, 2017
16m
35: New Albums we Need to Hear
All good things must come to an end, and that is true too of Woodard Week. We go out with a record release party as Adam Woodard discusses the 2017 album he's anticipating (John Mayer). Jim (Dude York) and Patrick (Dirty Projectors) also make picks. Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on iTunes or AudioBoom. Or listen on Stitcher or at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/review the show on iTunes and sha...
22m Feb 24, 2017
22m
34: Rate a Record, Part 2
Yesterday, we played some Material Issue and Buck Owens for our younger friend Adam Woodard. Today he gets two more songs he's never heard, as Woodard Week reaches Day 4. Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on iTunes or AudioBoom. Or listen on Stitcher or at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/review the show on iTunes and share it with your friends. Find us on the web at SuburbsPod.com Email Jim & Pat...
19m Feb 23, 2017
19m
33: Rate a Record, Part 1
We expose our younger friend Adam Woodard to a couple of songs he's never heard and record his reaction. Woodard Week continues. Tune in tomorrow for Part 2. Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on iTunes or AudioBoom. Or listen on Stitcher or at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/review the show on iTunes and share it with your friends. Find us on the web at SuburbsPod.com Email Jim & Patrick at rock@...
21m Feb 22, 2017
21m
32: Emo
Woodard Week continues as Adam Woodard gives the guys a lesson in the strangely named subgenre of emo. Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on iTunes or AudioBoom. Or listen on Stitcher or at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/review the show on iTunes and share it with your friends. Find us on the web at SuburbsPod.com Email Jim & Patrick at rock@suburbspod.com Follow us on the Twitter or Facebook @s...
19m Feb 21, 2017
19m
31: Talkin' Vinyl With a 24-Year-Old
It's Woodard Week! Our young friend Adam Woodard makes his way to the basement. On this episode, he talks about his new love of vinyl records. And we play some choice cuts from those records, of course. Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on iTunes or AudioBoom. Or listen on Stitcher or at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/review the show on iTunes and share it with your friends. Find us on the web at...
24m Feb 20, 2017
24m
30: Talkin' Beach Slang
Beach Slang plays loud, fast rock 'n' roll ... and covers some great songs too. Jim & Patrick discuss. Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on iTunes or AudioBoom. Or listen on Stitcher or at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/review the show on iTunes and share it with your friends. Find us on the web at SuburbsPod.com Email Jim & Patrick at rock@suburbspod.com Follow us on the Twitter or Facebook @s...
25m Feb 17, 2017
25m
29: Beer Songs
Crack open a cold one, sit back and hearJim & Patrick (and Mike Snider and Jasper Colt) respond to a listener request for a beer brewing playlist. Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on iTunes or AudioBoom. Or listen on Stitcher or at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/review the show on iTunes and share it with your friends. Find us on the web at SuburbsPod.com Email Jim & Patrick at rock@suburbspod....
15m Feb 16, 2017
15m
28: More Sounds of Suburbia
We featured songs about the suburbs back in Episode 2. Now, the listeners respond. (Along with a pick by our bud Jasper Colt.) Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on iTunes or AudioBoom. Or listen on Stitcher or at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/review the show on iTunes and share it with your friends. Find us on the web at SuburbsPod.com Email Jim & Patrick at rock@suburbspod.com Follow us on th...
18m Feb 15, 2017
18m
27: Grammys 2017
Jim & Patrick watch the Grammy Awards and compare notes. That's it; that's the show. Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on iTunes or AudioBoom. Or listen on Stitcher or at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/review the show on iTunes and share it with your friends. Find us on the web at SuburbsPod.com Email Jim & Patrick at rock@suburbspod.com Follow us on the Twitter or Facebook @suburbspod Leave a...
21m Feb 14, 2017
21m
26: Fave songs of 2016: Listener Picks
The listeners respond to our series on favorite songs of 2016 with their own picks. Plus, a walk-on appearance by Jasper Colt! Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on iTunes or AudioBoom. Or listen on Stitcher or at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/review the show on iTunes and share it with your friends. Find us on the web at SuburbsPod.com Email Jim & Patrick at rock@suburbspod.com Follow us on th...
18m Feb 13, 2017
18m
25: Public Access T.V., Part 3
We conclude our Public Access T.V. interview trilogy, with talk about pop songwriting and — one of our favorite topics — music videos! Learn more about Public Access T.V. at patvmusic.com Follow PATV on the Twitter @publicaccesstv Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on iTunes or AudioBoom. Or listen on Stitcher or at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/review the show on iTunes and share it with your f...
17m Feb 10, 2017
17m
24: Public Access T.V., Part 2
John Eatherly of emerging rock/power pop band Public Access T.V. joins us again. This time he talks about some key influences, including Nick Lowe and Sparks. We love "I Love the Sound of Breaking Glass." Learn more about Public Access T.V. at patvmusic.com Follow PATV on the Twitter @publicaccesstv Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on iTunes or AudioBoom. Or listen on Stitcher or at SuburbsP...
16m Feb 09, 2017
16m
23: Public Access T.V., Part 1
You say you like rock 'n' roll? Then you'll love our interview with John Eatherly and Max Peebles of Public Access T.V. Learn more about Public Access T.V. at patvmusic.com Follow PATV on the Twitter @publicaccesstv Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on iTunes or AudioBoom. Or listen on Stitcher or at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/review the show on iTunes and share it with your friends. Find u...
21m Feb 08, 2017
21m
22: Fleetwood Mac's "Rumours"
Forty years ago, Fleetwood Mac released an album that sold 20 million copies in the U.S. and, until "Thriller" came along, held the record for the most weeks at No. 1. And yet, "Rumours" sounds better today than it did then. Jim and Patrick pay tribute. Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on iTunes or AudioBoom. Or listen on Stitcher or at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/review the show on iTunes and...
17m Feb 07, 2017
17m
21: Super Bowl Halftime: Lady Gaga
Join our Super Bowl party, in which we comment on the Lady Gaga halftime show. With special party guests: Mike Snider, Julie Snider and Jasper Colt. Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on iTunes or AudioBoom. Or listen on Stitcher or at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/review the show on iTunes and share it with your friends. Find us on the web at SuburbsPod.com Email Jim & Patrick at suburbspod@gma...
12m Feb 06, 2017
12m
20: Musical Differences with our Wives
Marriage means much more than love; it also means blending the record collection. As Bud Verge Week reaches its bittersweet conclusion, Jim & Patrick & Bud discuss the musical differences that cause some domestic friction. Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on iTunes or AudioBoom. Or listen on Stitcher or at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/review the show on iTunes and share it with your friends. F...
19m Feb 03, 2017
19m
19: We Used to Hate Them, Now we Like Them
A discussion of bands we once hated, but now we like. As Bud Verge Week continues. It's a classic rock fest, featuring the Doors, the Grateful Dead and Fleetwood Mac. Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on iTunes or AudioBoom. Or listen on Stitcher or at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/review the show on iTunes and share it with your friends. Find us on the web at SuburbsPod.com Email Jim & Patrick...
25m Feb 02, 2017
25m