Rock 'n' Roll Grad School
Episodes
272 episodes
Rock n' Roll Grad School Episode #271- Mad Tab
The hardcore punk/ska band from southern California Mad Tab has new music coming out after a hiatus. We sit down with the band to discuss the long hard journey to a new record.
Rock n' Roll Grad School Episode #270- When Rock Met Hip Hop Author Steven Blush
The 80s were a pivotal time for music with the emergence of hip hop and it crossing over to rock radio before eventually becoming something much bigger. Steven Blush has written about era in his new book "When Rock Met Hip Hop," available now.
Rock n' Roll Grad School Episode #269- "Born Innocent" Director Andrew Reich
You know how we feel about Redd Kross. "Born Innocent," the documentary about their career is now available to stream, or to buy on Blu-Ray and DVD. We sat down with director Andrew Reich to talk about the process and the hows and whys of makin...
Rock n' Roll Grad School Episode #268- n0trixx
n0trixx is an artist who is telling her story through her music. She draws on her personal experiences to create a unique blend of music. Her debut album, "A Catalogue of Madness and Melancholia," is
Rock n' Roll Grad School Episode #267- The Surfaris' Bob Berryhill
You may not recognize Bob Berryhill's voice, but you'll definitely recognize his guitar. Bob plays on the iconic "Wipeout" by the Surfaris. And Bob is still out there, playing music and catching waves.For more information on the Surfaris...
Rock n' Roll Grad School Episode #266- Martin Popoff on Kiss in 76
Martin Popoff has a new book out. If that hasn't got your putting on your coat and heading out to your nearest bookstore, you clearly don't know Martin's work. But, if you don't, the new book is about Kiss in 1976- an important year in the band...
Rock n' Roll Grad School Episode #264- Alan Williams on Music
This week we share part two of our conversation with musician and music professor Alan Williams about his new record, Floating on the Dreamline, available digitally March 6th. For more information,
Rock n' Roll Grad School Episode #263- Axel Rudi Pell
If you like metal, you'll love Axel Rudi Pell. The guitarist, who shares a name with his band, has a new record out on March 20th. "Ghost Town" is his 35th (?) 36th (?) album. For more information or to order your copy of "Ghost Tow...
Rock n' Roll Grad School Episode #262- An Open Letter to U2
Adam, Larry, Edge and Bono... We're gathered here to discuss your new EP and where we think you might have gone off the track a little bit. In this episode, we discuss the ways and things we think U2 needs to do to come back and be the best ver...
Rock n' Roll Grad School Episode #261- Musician and professor Alan Williams
This week we talk with musician and music professor Alan Williams about his new record, Floating on the Dreamline, available digitally March 6th. For more information, check out his websi...
Rock n' Roll Grad School Episode #260- Wealth Manager Rick Morse
Sure music is all well and good, but what's the point if you can't afford to live? That's where a wealth advisor like Rick Morse comes in. He helps people manage their wealth to set them up for success in the coming years.How does one be...
Rock n' Roll Grad School Episode #259- Kimball Gallagher
This week we talk with pianist Kimball Gallagher about his upcoming concert at Carnegie Hall and his work with the 88 International Music program. For more information, check out Kimball's website...
Rock n' Roll Grad School Episode #258- Del Roscoe
Del Roscoe's website describes them as a "Gothic indie Americana band." That's the best definition we've heard. We talked with singer/songwriter Robert Lee.For more information, or to get a copy of their record,
Rock n' Roll Grad School Episode #257- Author Tim Durling on Sammy Hagar
Tim Durling is a music fan and writer and with his book Red on Black, he looks at the music of Sammy Hagar throughout his whole career. We sat down with Tim to talk about cats, Van Halen and, of course, the Red Rocker himself...
Rock n' Roll Grad School Episode #256- John McCutcheon & Tom Paxton
This week we get to visit again with legendary folk songwriters and musicians John McCutcheon and Tom Paxton about their second album together from their standing weekly songwriting collaboration. Together Again is available January 9,...
Rock n' Roll Grad School Episode #256- Bullet
If you like hard rock and heavy metal, you love Bullet. The band's newest album, Kickstarter is available January 9th, wherever you get your records. For more information, check out the band's...
Rock n' Roll Grad School Episode #255- Pearl Jam Live wih Selena Fragassi
Pearl Jam has built a reputation as a world-class live act and, a new book by Selena Fragassi explores the band's life on the road. Pearl Jam Live! is available right now from Epic Ink.
Rock n' Roll Grad School Episode #254- David Leaf on Brian Wilson
Brian Wilson was a musical genius. And a new re-issue highlights his brilliance in live performance. And if there's anyone who can talk about Wilson's work it's David Leaf. He's literally written the book (well, 2, actually) as well as made the...
Rock n' Roll Grad School Episode #253- Leanne Binder
You only need to hear the music of Leanne Binder to fall in love with her voice. With her new EP, Leanne is making a splash. I Got Something to Say is available right now wherever you get your music.For more information, you can...
Rock n' Roll Grad School Episode #252- RIP Steve Cropper
Guitar legend Steve Cropper passed away yesterday at age 84. In tribute, we listen back to our 2021 interview with him, promoting his most recent solo album.
Rock n' Roll Grad School Episode #251- Ben Arnold
Ben Arnold's new record, XI came about by the best of situations... it just happened. What started as a plan to record a few songs turned into a full album. XI is available right now wherever you get records. For mor...
Rock n' Roll Grad School Episode #250- Gregory McLoughlin
Gregory McLoughlin has made a career of sharing his music. Whether it's on his regular Monday night YouTube show, or a clubs and venues around New Jersey and New York, Gregory is always sharing. And now his self-titled full length album is comi...
Rock n' Roll Grad School Episode #249- Mothership Connected
Seth Neblett's book Mothership Connected is a fascinating, first-hand look inside the mothership that was Parliament Funkadelic. (As well as the side projects The Parlets, The Brides of Funkenstein and many more.) Seth tells the s...
Rock n' Roll Grad School Episode #248- Alternative for the Masses
1990's rock was an exciting time. Nevermind (no pun intended) Nirvana, what about Sonic Youth, Dinosaur Jr, The Meat Puppets, Primus and Smashing Pumpkins?In his new book, Greg Prato gets the full story of the era from the folks who live...