This week on the 8 Tracks podcast, and we are back to regularly scheduled programming after Nick is finally back from vacation. We do a short recap of the wedding, and the vacation in Greece. We also have the return of "Tape Deck Talk" with some fun questions about the vinyl community and how different people collect records.

In addition, Mike has the usual shenanigans cooked up with another great "This Day in Music History" segment and the boys kick off the show with a recap of some musical current events both celebrating a big birthday for legend Bruce Springsteen but also remembering the life of music legend JD Souther who recently sadly passed away. We discuss his place in music history and why he is one of the best you may have never heard of. Nick and Mike round it out with a few Vinyl Friday Recaps including Bruce Springsteen's "Born to Run" and David Bowie's "Ziggy Stardust".

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This week on the 8 Tracks podcast, we experienced technical difficulties but after navigating the waters and having Nick on vacation for two weeks, we are finally bringing you this packed episode! If you remember where we left off so many weeks ago, the boys were breaking down the big announcement of Oasis's reunion, and guess what...THE PODCAST IS GOING INTERNATIONAL! Mike breaks down getting tickets to see Oasis next summer, staying up to buy tickets and being excited that the podcast will be live in the UK next year!

In addition, Mike has the usual shenanigans cooked up with another great "This Day in Music History" segment and Nick has a major life announcement: he got married! The boys break down the big wedding weekend and have a special edition of Tracklist Takedown: Wedding Dancefloor Songs. Nick and Mike round it out with a few Vinyl Friday Recaps including Steve Miller Band's "Fly Like an Eagle" and Crosby, Stills, Nash "Crosby, Stills, Nash".

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This week on the 8 Tracks podcast, OASIS IS BACK! This week the Gallagher boys announced they were getting back together, dropping arguably the biggest music news of the last 20 years and we are here to recap it all. Mike runs through the upcoming UK Tour in 2025, how the reunion went down and everything in between, including trying to take the podcast international. Nick also recaps his recent trip to see Green Day at Wrigley Field on their "Dookie" and "American Idiot" Anniversary Tour. He runs through the setlist, the atmosphere and what it was like seeing this all-time great punk rock band. This is a packed show and needless to say, you won't wanna miss it!

In addition, Mike has the usual shenanigans cooked up with another great "This Day in Music History" segment and Nick talks about another new record store he found on his recent trip to St. Louis. Nick and Mike round it out with a few Vinyl Friday Recaps including Steely Dan's "Can't Buy a Thrill" and Phil Collins' "No Jacket Required".

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This week on the 8 Tracks podcast, the boys are celebrating the life and legacy of the late Jerry Garcia. With the his recent birthday and the anniversary of his tragic passing being fairly recent the boys discuss his life and legacy along with the legacy of his band: The Grateful Dead. On top of that, Nick also is back on the concert train and previews his upcoming trip to see Green Day at Wrigley Field; a full recap will be in the next episode! With the band on their "Dookie" and "American Idiot" anniversary tour, this is a concert you won't wanna miss.

In addition, Mike has the usual shenanigans cooked up with another great "This Day in Music History" segment and Nick discussing finding a new record store in Chicago's Bucktown neighborhood. Nick and Mike round it out with a few Vinyl Friday Recaps including ELO's "A New World Record" and The Grateful Dead's "Workingman's Dead".

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This week on the 8 Tracks podcast, the boys are back for more regularly scheduled programming as the summer winds down. This week we are doing an album review of Oasis' debut album "Definitely Maybe" to coincide with Mike's recent obsession with the group. We do a deep dive on this all time 90s album, how it spring boarded Mikey's love for Oasis and everything in between. We also realized that we are way behind on musical current events and we bring the fans up to speed on some new music from both Katie Perry and Eminem that have been grabbing headlines this summer.

In addition, Mike has the usual shenanigans cooked up with another great "This Day in Music History" segment and he recaps his most recent trip across the country back to AZ and the desert. Nick and Mike round it out with a few Vinyl Friday Recaps including Def Leppard's "Pyromania" and Van Halen's "5150".

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This week on the 8 Tracks podcast, the boys are back as we are in the dog days of summer; not much going on in their lives and with the recent run of concerts they've been on, they are taking you on a trip down memory lane. This week on the show Nick and Mike run through a Mt Rushmore of Concerts they've attended in the last 5 years and all the fun they've had seeing live music!

In addition, Mike has the usual shenanigans cooked up with another great "This Day in Music History" segment and the boys run through the recent vinyl purchases they've made. Nick and Mike round it out with a few Vinyl Friday Recaps including David Bowie's "Let's Dance" and Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers' "Damn the Torpedoes".

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This week on the 8 Tracks podcast, the boys are back with lots of concert recaps! If you're a big Rolling Stones and/or DMB fan, you won't want to miss this episode. The boys discuss their trip to see The Rolling Stones at Solider Field, the setlist and what it was like seeing one of the greatest rock bands of all time! Following that, they discuss heading up to Alpine Valley not once but twice to see Dave Matthews Band, and what it was like making the pilgrimage for an all-time great show!

In addition, Mike has the usual shenanigans cooked up with another great "This Day in Music History" segment that perfectly coincides with the recent concerts. Nick and Mike round it out with a few Vinyl Friday Recaps including The Rolling Stones' "Sticky Fingers" and Dave Matthews Band's "Crash". Needless to say, this episode is fully loaded with great concert content you won't wanna miss.

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This week on the 8 Tracks podcast, the boys are back with another concert recap for the people! Nick recently saw Kenny Chesney and Zac Brown Band at Soldier Field in Chicago and he has all the details from the show. Including Zac Brown Band knocking it out of the park, their tribute to Jimmy Buffet, and Kenny's all-time party atmosphere, you won't want to miss this concert recap if you are thinking of going on the road with the band.

In addition, Mike has the usual shenanigans cooked up with another great "This Day in Music History" segment and the boys preview their upcoming pilgrimage to Alpine Valley Amphitheatre in Wisconsin for Dave Matthews Band 2024. We discuss why Alpine is such an iconic music venue and what we are looking forward to most for DMB. The boys round it out with a few Vinyl Friday Recaps that they needed to catch up, including ZZ Top's "Eliminator", and The Marshall Tucker Band's "Searchin' for a Rainbow". Nick and Mike round it out with "Hot in the Streets" where Mike reveals his new found obsession for Oasis.

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This week on the 8 Tracks podcast, the boys are back with another special guest: long-time friend Ryan Stevens. If we had to put our finger on it, we would say Ryan is one of the biggest music fans and concert junkies we know so it was about time we had him on. Ryan and Mike kick off the show with a recap their recent trip to see Billy Strings in Chicago and talk all things blue grass related. The boys also have a special tribute to the life and legacy of basketball legend and music lover Bill Walton, who passed away on Memorial Day.

In addition, Mike has the usual shenanigans cooked up with another great "This Day in Music History" segment and Nick and Mike discuss their recent trip going back to the Indy 500. The boys round it out with a boat load of Vinyl Friday Recaps that they needed to catch up, including Elton John's "Tumbleweed Connection", Billy Joel's "Piano Man", "Lynyrd Skynyrd's "Second Helping" and rounding it out with The Grateful Dead's "American Beauty" for one final Bill Walton salute.

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This week on the 8 Tracks podcast, it's Memorial Day Weekend and the boys have another Snake Draft for you all! Joined by recurring guest Austin, the boys run through a "Guitar Hero" themed Snake Draft, talk about their favorite version of the game, all their favorite songs and relive their childhoods along the way! Hopefully after listening, you'll want to break out your old Playstation or XBox to see if your copy of these classic games still works!

In addition, Mike has the usual shenanigans cooked up with another great "This Day in Music History" segment and talks about his most recent trip back to Chicago from AZ, the road trip and how he's making updates to his famous "Car" playlist. Nick also recaps the recent vinyl purchases he made while on a recent trip to Kansas City to usher all you fans into Memorial Day Weekend!

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