The major bowing down to the Braintree MA crew continues, as we are joined by Jerry's Kids guitarist, "Rockin" Bob Cenci, one of the best in the business on what turned out to be part three of the Jerry's Kids episode. On episode 224, we had Bryan and Rock Jones, and on Episode 238 Bryan Jones returned with Chris Doherty, who played on the iconic "Is This My World" album, and this week Bob ties the whole story together for us. Bob talks about how it all started for him back in the late seventies, the formation of Jerry's Kids, reunion shows, and how he continues to write and play great music still...

The Charms "So Pretty"(theme music)

Rockin Bob Punk Band "Private Jet"

Rockin Bob Punk Band "Almost Gone"

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Chris Doherty(Gang Green) and Bryan Jones(Jerry's Kids) return to the show to talk about their youth at Braintree High School and a myriad of other topics from the early days of the Boston hardcore scene. Chris also breaks the news about a new Gang Green record and a European tour.

Music

The Charms "So Pretty"(theme song)

Gang Green "Out On The Couch"

Gang Green "Sold Out!"

Interview recorded at CCTV, Cambridge Ma by Herb Morsiglio.

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A chance meeting between Todd Philips and Kenny Chambers at a Dag Nasty all ages show at TT The Bears in Cambridge MA in 1987 led to a series of events that started with the seventeen year old drummer playing with Moving Targets. From that point on, Todd toured with The Lemonheads and then became a member of two outstanding bands - Bullet LaVolta and The Juliana Hatfield Three. Todd joins us on the show and fills in all the details(well most of them)....it's a good one! Enjoy!

Music

The Charms "So Pretty"(theme music)

Bullet LaVolta "Between The Lines"

Juliana Hatfield "Rider"

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Annie Kuchenmeister, 22, and her siblings Nissa, 17, and Oskar, 12, have created quite a buzz with their Minneapolis based band called Loki's Folly. On this episode of the show, Annie joins us to talk about how the band started, their songwriting process and making videos, and the role members of Soul Asylum have played in sharing a helping hand. We also talk about a great house art show called "Weaponizing Geminis" and the coolness of the Jamaica Plain neighborhood of Boston...

Music

The Charms "So Pretty"(theme music)

Loki's Folly "No Right"(form the LP "Sisu")

Loki's Folly "Beaches and Peaches"(from the Lp Sisu")

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Matt and Louis from the really cool Brighton UK band Harker, which formed in 2015 and sound like a band that could have been on Discord Records in 1986, join us to talk about their history and new recordings which have garnered a great reaction from their fans and the press and even us! We play a couple of the new tunes including "Wasting Time" which Muse Chronicle was quoted as saying, “The track’s raw energy and infectious melody make it impossible not to tap your feet and head bang.“ We agree. Get updates and read more about the band here: https://www.instagram.com/hrkruk/

Music

The Charms "So Pretty"(theme song)

Harker "Out The Window"

Harker "Wasting Time"

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On this episode of the show, we are joined by lead singer Amanda Mac of the Long Island NY high energy rock n roll outfit Bad Mary. We have a fun conversation with Amanda about the band's roots, their unique family ties, and how their popularity continues to soar in Japan, where they just completed their second tour of the foreign land. We also listen to two new songs from their fantastic latest release, "Trash & Glamour".

Music

The Charms "So Pretty"(theme music)

Bad Mary "Are you With The Band?"

Bad Mary "The Floor Is Lava"

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This week we are joined on the show by guitarist Alejandro Necochea, who has played a big role in three very popular Boston based bands; Bang Camaro(who he co-founded with Bryn Bennett), Worshipper, and Township(sometimes referred to as The Family Township). We get into Alex's journey that brought him to the states from Chile and what has been a great rock n roll ride so far with much more to come... Enjoy!

Music

The Charms "So Pretty"(theme music)

Bang Camaro "Too Fast To Fall In Love"

Worshipper "Lonesome Boredom Overdrive"

Interview audio recorded by Herb Morsiglio at CCTV.

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This week we are joined by a real Rock N Roll warrior. Lead guitarist Dave Amato grew up outside of Boston, played in some pretty cool bands like Ice and August, and then set out for Los Angeles in 1980 with one goal in mind, to be a rock star. Since then he has shared the stage with many greats such as Cher, Ted Nugent, Jimmy Barnes, Kim Carnes, Julian Lennon, and even sang background vocals on a few Motley Crue records and played on a Richie Sambora solo album. In 1989, he joined REO Speedwagon and has been "riding the storm out" ever since. He also has one of the most impressive gear collections, you'll ever see. We had a fantastic fun conversation, enjoy!

Music

The Charms "So Pretty"(theme song)

REO Speedwagon "Run Away Baby"

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This episode originally aired on August 16, 2021. We re-air it today as a tribute to Justine Covault, who recently passed away.

Music

The Charms "So Pretty"(theme Song)
Justine And The Unclean "Scorpion Bowl To Go"
Lee Harrington & Lynda Mandolyn "Real Love"

Recorded by Mike Nash at Voice Motel, Somerville MA on August 9, 2021
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This past week, we caught up on zoom with four members of the new Boston supergroup The Long Wait. Live from their rehearsal space the band gave us the scoop on how a Slapshot reunion show led to the band's formation and a big buzz in the Boston underground. Consisting of Bassist Jamie Sciarappa(SSD), Guitarist Steven Risteen(Slapshot), Drummer Mark McKay(Slapshot), Guitarist Daryl Sheppard(Kind, Slapshot), and singer Glen Dudley(Wrecking Crew), at the time of this interview the Long Wait had only played one show but were already high on everyone's list, including ours... we have a fun talk, enjoy!

Music

The Charms "So Pretty"(theme song)

The Long Wait "Let It All Burn"

The Long Wait "Your Plight"

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