Come to Where I'm From

Our guest this Episode is Legendary Manager Danny Goldberg!!! Where to begin? We chat about his early days, getting arrested and spending a few nights in Jail at 17 and how that set him on a course that changed his life and probably music history as we know it. We talk about how he ended up in Woodstock in 1969, his days as a journalist, working in the chart departments, moving into Public Relations, becoming Led Zeppelin's first US PR person, becoming Vice President of Swan Song Records, his work with Stevie Nicks, Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons of Kiss, becoming President of Atlantic Records and of course one of the most famous bands he managed: Nirvana and his deep relationship with Kurt Cobain and the most recent book he wrote about him called ‘Serving the Servant’. Buckle in and Enjoy!

Our guest this Episode is long-time veteran of television, radio with his own Podcast Network, Ralph Sutton!!!!! We talk about everything from his early days as one of the most successful Strip Club DJ's, how that led to a job in Radio, how he climbed up the ranks in the Radio and established the Tour Bus, the biggest independently owned rock radio show ever! We talk about how he started The SDR Show, a podcast with comedian Big Jay Oakerson, how he launched GaS Digital Network. We discuss the basics of starting a Podcast, marketing, metrics, sponsors & playing to your strengths, we talk about the future of medium and where he thinks it's all going. Strap in and Enjoy!!!

Our guest this Episode is legendary roadie turned sound man turned road manager; Robert "Nite Bob" Czaykowski, we discuss his many adventures in Rock History from his days with Iggy and the Stooges on the ‘Raw Power’ tour, the New York Dolls, Emerson Lake & Palmer, Steely Dan, Ace Freehly & Kiss, we cover it all and then some, strap in and enjoy!.

Our guest this Episode is Walter Schreifels!!! we discuss Hardcore Music and early influences, Minor Threat & Fugazi, his bands Quicksand & Gorilla Biscuits, , his love of Hip Hop, growing up in New York, the history of his family name, how Yellow Submarine changed his life, Back in Black, transitioning into Punk Rock, conspiracy theories and the Moon Landing, Manifestation, Philosophy, Inspiration, new and old projects he's working on, writing new material, his upcoming tour in Europe, Yoga & training for Marathons, musicians flying with their guitars, his love of The Smiths, The Cure and the feeling of joy in life! Join us on a wild ride! Enjoy!

Our guest this Episode is the great Jimmy Vivino!!! We manage to hit so many iconic moments with him such as meeting and playing with Levon Helm, The Barn Burners, starting the Ramble together, meeting Bob Dylan and trying out for his band, playing with Al Kooper, Lou Reed, Doc Pomus's Funeral, playing at The Lone Star, the early days at The Bottom Line, playing with the late great Laura Nyro, Bowie backstage antics, Paul McCartney, his relationship with Paul Shaffer, his big influence on him, how he got the gig with Conan, Will Lee & The Fab Faux, The Beatles, his work ethic, Frank Sinatra, The Kinks, Miles Davis, Clarence Clemons & Max Weinberg, a few James Brown antics, Prisoners of Second Avenue, The Who, Joe Cocker, Songwriters Hall of Fame, song writing and the secret to surviving in the music industry for over 40 years!!!! Enjoy!

Our guest this Episode is Red Wanting Blue's Scott Terry!!! We chat about Thanksgiving parties, Yoga & running, movement, growing up in New Jersey & moving to Ohio, starting Red Wanting Blue & the band being together for more than 20 years now, getting the legendary Danny Goldberg to manage them, we talk about NYC Icon Kenny Shopsin, we talk Akron, Cincinnati, Michigan and Kentucky, the Browns and the Steelers, that one time Scott hit a dear on the highway, living in Brooklyn, the 90's, their upcoming show at the Goodyear Theater, collecting old lamps, their new label Blue Elan Records, life on the road, growing your audience, quitting smoking, Frankie Christmas, and breaking some bones bones. OHIO STRONG people!!! Enjoy!

Our guest this Episode is Josh Rouse! We chat about his new Christmas Album & how he got the idea while touring with Nick Lowe, how he comes up with song ideas, recording in Nashville, his move to Spain, how he got into music & his early inspirations, his early punk phase, REM's influence, some of the early bands he was in, how is got signed to Rykodisc, regrets about past decisions, getting on the Vanilla Sky soundtrack, navigating the music business today, what it takes to keep an artistic career going, the Spanish songs he recorded and performing them in Spain, writing songs with younger artists, yoga & soccer, we analyze Leonard Cohen & talk looping, and how to find the reset button on your own music & success! Enjoy!!!

Our Guest This Episode is Chadwick Stokes of Dispatch & State Radio! We chat about working with Tchad Blake at Real World, growing up on a small farm, his dad building a harpsichord, playing trombone, starting to write songs form his mom's poetry, his life changing trip to Zimbabwe, the charities he created, we talk Dispatch & the massive success they got, what was behind writing the song Elias, how Napster changed everything for them, starting State Radio, freedom of speech, Calling All Crows, family life, Dispatch reuniting & what's in store in for them in the future, we go back to how he first met Pete Francis and the Hermit Thrush days, we chat about his new solo album & the story behind Second Favorite Living Drummer! Enjoy!!!

Our guest this Episode is Steel Panther drummer Stix Zadinia!!! We discuss the new album Heavy Metal Rules, his band mates Michael Starr , Lexxi Foxx & Satchel, the writing process, maybe going into folk music (or not), Weenie Ride, their past beef with Tommy Lee, opening up for Motley Crue & Def Leppard, working for Gene Simmons in 1997, jamming with Ozzy, jamming with Vince Neil, Jerry Cantrell, Pink & Tom Morello, headlining Wembley Arena, semen retention (or not), how the band formed, staring on the sunset strip & getting signed by Universal, we talk some Van Halen, heavy metal & golf, fixing Paul Stanley's fountains, touring with Kiss, lessons in communication, what the band does to keep it together 20 years in, not changing with the times, manifestation, & of course some crazy moments that happen on stage at a Steel Panther shows! Enjoy!

Our guest today is Rain Phoenix!!! We chat about her new podcast on Launchleft, the release of her new album River that she dedicated to her brother River Phoenix, the creative process behind the project, Aleka's Attic - her first band with River & singing with him since she was 5, the Michael Stipe/REM connection,going on tour with the Red Hot Chili Peppers & her friendship with Flea, we talked about the night she was born, her amazing family, a little bit of Spinal Tap, her spiritual practice, awkward moments on stage, energy unlocks, taking responsibility, dealing with loss and forgiveness!!! Dive deep with us and enjoy!