A-Sides

Country singer/songwriter/performer Kolt Barber joins the show to discuss his upcoming Summer Tour, the American Cowboy Showdown. He also shares some of his influences and his background, and how its important to remain true to yourself in an ever-changing music industry. You can find out more about Kolt and his upcoming tour dates on his website. Thanks to Kolt for chatting with Brent and thanks to everyone for spinning this episode of A-Sides.

Corey "Rizzo" Rozzoni (Lights of Marfa) took some time to chat about recent music from Lights of Marfa and also shared many stories from the road. They dove into his background in the Midwest, influences from Alice in Chains to Def Leppard, and what is possibly the ultimate trolling tale in the pre-internet days. You can find Lights of Marfa's music and more on their website here, or find them on music streaming platforms like Apple Music and Spotify. Big thanks to Rizzo for being a guest and thanks to you for listening to another episode of A-Sides!

On Episode 32, Andy chatted with the "master"-mind behind the albums of The Great Affairs, Michael Saint-Leon. He not only explains his unusual nickname (Street Lion) but also shares his background from listening to The Beatles, to joining a rock band, and then finally making the transition to recording and engineering. He owns and operates The Switchyard Studio in Tennessee, which you can find here, while he moonlights in his band, Thunder Bunny. Thanks to Michael for chatting and thanks to you for listening!

Alex Dezen (Broken Baby, The Damnwells) joins Brent for a chat all about Alex's many projects. They even get into Cheap Trick, Queen, Ryan Adams, and other musicians, which set Alex on his path to song-writing and performing. You can keep up with Alex and Broken Baby on their website, and check out Alex's newest compilation on Bandcamp, titled Compilation For Change. Thanks for listening!

This episode has been brewing for some time, so what better way to celebrate the 30th episode than talking about Megadeth while drinking Megadeth-inspired brews. Brent and Andy share their favorite albums and songs from the band, while also discussing what didn't make the cut, Andy also questions if he's reached his peak, a new musical side project is formed, and how does Tiny Tim fit into all of this?! Podcasting is our business ...and business is good, so follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Thanks for listening to another round of A-Sides. Cheers to 30 more!

Andy goes rogue again, this time for a chat with Kenny Wright of The Great Affairs. In this hour-long conversation, we dive into his background as he transitioned from guitar to drums, his previous bands and musical influences, and Kenny explains how he acquired a couple unique items in his KISS collection. You can find Kenny's work with The Great Affairs on all music streaming services, on their Reverb page, or follow them on Facebook.

This episode discusses the career of Lady Gaga, from her debut, The Fame, to her latest album, Chromatica. We touch on the A Star Is Born collaboration with Bradley Cooper, while also going into tangents ranging from the recent passing of Bob Kulick, the awkardness of meet & greets, and Andy's attempts to sound 'hip' using current slang terms. Grab a cold one and join us for the latest episode of A-Sides. You can also follow us on Instagram @asidespodcast and find us on Facebook.

This episode features special guest Shane Tassart, the voice of Best of Seven, Wicked Jester, The Hot Summers, and many more. Shane takes us on a nostalgic trip back to his youth in Central Illinois, shares how he transitioned from behind the drumkit into being a frontman, and where he fits in the KISStory of "The Hottest Band In The World." Hopefully one day soon Shane will be seen on a stage near you with his Journey tribute, Wheel In The Sky, which you can follow here. Thanks to Shane for sharing stories and thank you for listening!

Recapping albums from May 2020, including American Aquarium, Butch Walker, and Jason Isbell's Reunions, Brent and Andy have a reunion of their own. Possibly fueled by too much caffeine, not only do they touch on the albums, but other topics are Taylor Swift's ABC Special, guitar tones, coffee beer, just how judgemental Andy really is, and how many times they've seen Jason Isbell in concert. Grab your beverage of choice and enjoy this new episode of A-Sides. Thanks for listening!

Following up on conversations about record collecting and the creation of vinyl, I wanted to chat with Denny Smith, of Co-Op Records in Central Illinois. Denny takes a trip down memory lane and shares some stories from behind-the-counter, covering everything from 'midnight releases' to 'in-store appearances.' We even touch on the state of collecting and the decline of brick and mortar record shops. Thank you Denny for taking the time to chat with me. You can find Denny's music on Facebook as he's also a key component of the Nashville-based band, The Great Affairs! Thanks for listening to this episode of A-Sides.