HiddenTracks

This week I welcome singer/songwriter KOLBY KNICKERBOCKER to the show. KOLBY and I dive head first into his discovery and love of music. Our discussion travels down many curvy roads that lead to the foundations that music is built on. KOLBY speaks his truths and explains the consequences of giving in to others ideas. KOLBY and I figure out how to cross over the broad spectrum that is today's music platforms (not really) but we did try. Everyone's journey begins and ends with themselves alone with their thoughts, but KOLBY has managed to turn that into beautiful tunes for your listening pleasure. Please give a listen with "Kindness And Courage" and I "Promise" that it will be "All Right With Me".

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This week's episode leads me to Ben Nichols, frontman and founder of the genre warping band LUCERO. Ben has been able to take to melding different styles of music, such as country, folk, punk, emo, and straight up rock n' roll to great the listening pleasure that is LUCERO. It is no small feat that Ben has been able to take these sounds and styles of music that could end up being a jumbled disaster for some, and create what I believe is something other bands should learn from. LUCERO took their talents to creating their new visionary album "When You Find Me" using synthesizers and horns, which Ben himself described as "running from" in the early years of the band.  Ben's use of these new tools has helped him create the classic sound that harkens back to the early "80's Petty Style" of song formation. Join Ben and I as we discuss the new album and his turning point of finding out what music was and what brought him to pursue his vision. "On My Way Downtown" is "When You Find Me" trying to "Outrun The Moon", but please do not out run this episode, its "Nights Like These" that turn into the "Sweet Little Things" "Among The Ghosts"!!!

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This week's episode brought me to CHRISTIAN SPARACIO. Yes his name is a tough to say as you may think. Christian's story is that of former college Quarterback to soulful indie pop rock  folk crooner. Christian blends his vocals and harmonies around the truthful chords he creates. Christian and I discuss the role that support from those around him has played in helping him find his voice and not shy away from the talent that lay before him. Join Christian and I as we come out of the "Cold" and learn to speak through the "Language Of Silence". It's "About Time" you crawl out of that "Ravine" in your "Silent Places" and lend your ear to Christian Sparacio!!!

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This week's episode finds me in an unfamiliar place, the world of Country. Not New Pop Country, but original Traditional Country. I sit down with CODY WEAVER, the talented singer/songwriter/ country artist. With roots in blues, country, and rock n' roll, Cody "Weaver's" his why back to the roots of traditional country music. Cody's E.P. "Southern Noise" harkens back to the days of when country music told stories, such as "Dad's Old Ford" does. Cody and I discuss the moment he fell in love with music and the journey he has taken to becoming the artist he dreamed to be. My love of country was lacking "Before I Met You" but Cody has helped me "Cope" with the "Southern Noise" inside my head. 

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Four opinionated A$$H@LE's talkin' Sh!t on the Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame and making our picks for this years nominees. We are ruthless, crazy, and annoying, listen at your own risk. Can someone answer our question of why the ‘F’ Phil Collins has never been nominated and is not in the Hall as a solo performer? 

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This weeks episode leads me to Tom Beaujour and Richard Bienstock. Tom Beaujour is the founder and editor of Revolver magazine, as well as a musician, producer, composer, engineer, writer and mixer to name a few. Tom also owns and operates NUTHOUSE RECORDING STUDIO in Union City, NJ. Tom has produced albums for NADA SURF, THE JULIANA HATFIELD THREE, LONG NECK and many others.  Rich Bienstock is a musician and journalist whose writing has appeared in the NEW YORK TIMES, ROLLING STONE, BILLBOARD, SPIN, and other publications. He is a former senior editor of GUITAR WORLD magazine and executive editor of Guitar Aficionado magazine. He has authored and co-authored several books, among them Kurt Cobain: Montage of Heck and now "NOTHING BUT A GOOD TIME"  (The uncensored history of the 80's hard rock explosion), which was co-authored by Richard and Tom. Join us as we discuss the latest book, their lives in the music industry and what led them there.  We hope you enjoy listening to us having "NOTHING BUT A GOOD TIME"!!! Book releases March 16th 2021, pre order your copy now!!!

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This week HiddenTracks welcomes Andrew Manning and TJ Piccirillo of the dynamic band EXIT. Driven by the roots of friendship and the desire to constantly create, EXIT  formulates music that does not restrict them by genre labeling. Andrew and TJ discuss their influences in music and their way of creating music while being apart from one another. Enough can't be said about the action man in the band, Will. While we all may struggle with getting started, Will gets it done. The conversation can be summed up with the fact that we go from NSYNC/Harry Styles to Bring Me The Horizon and Motion City Soundtrack. At times life is filled with "Bad Intentions" yet we all can meet up on "Familiar Ground" and head for the EXIT  together!!!

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This week I sit down with Jason Nott from BEACHWOOD COYOTES. Jason and I discuss the roots and origins of the band, along with the crazy story that comes with the naming of the band. Jason's career has spanned from his early development at the ripe old age of sixteen and touring and playing with the punk band DRIVE A. Jason takes me with him on his journey to the sound of which Beachwood Coyotes create. If you feel something tugging on your leg in the "Middle Of The Night", "Stay" steadfast in your "Discipline" and realize that you just came "Face To Face" with the great and powerful BEACHWOOD COYOTES!!!!!

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This weeks episode of HiddenTracks leads me to Julia Steiner of RATBOYS. Julia and I discuss the development of RATBOYS along with the amazing story of the creation of "Printer's Devil " their latest album. We look back at the modest beginnings and the role the state of the world has played in RATBOYS having to change things on the fly. 10 years ago with a chance meeting at freshman orientation things changed and here we are today. Set to take off on their first headlining tour, BOOM!!!! the world shuts down and RATBOYS had to figure it out like so many others did. RATBOYS continue to create and evolve into more than just being, but in adapting to what lies before them. Get your head out of the gutter, come out of the depths of the underground with RATBOYS and see the sun like its the first time. Check Out "Printer's Devil " now on all music platforms. 

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Finnegan Bell from the genre blending band LOVE GHOST joins HiddenTracks this week. Finn and I discuss the role mental health plays in his creation of songs such as "I'll Be Fine." Our discussion travels through time with the first CD that changed his life at the ripe old age of seven, to his first live performance at thirteen. Finnegan's talents go well beyond music, from film making to writing video scripts; his penchant for creating something new is what we should all strive for. While you may be scared and alone at times, close your eyes and open your heart and just know that a Demon can be conquered by a LOVE GHOST!!!

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