In this episode, Kevin shares the real story of "Tall Stories" and bears witness to the fact that nothing can stop "The Hey Jude Kid" from continuing to create great music.

Listen to the music of Kevin Totoian 

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLztj_KSjfT1jZ1HdY8hNETg4-pZz7gNao&si=BGhozwFA8DQO1YG1

https://www.theswaye.com/

https://www.facebook.com/p/The-Swaye-100070027943302/?_rdr

https://www.tangledvine.com/

Learn more about Kevin's dad Richard Totoian https://www.richardtotoian.com/

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In this first part of a two-part series, songwriter and musician Kevin Totoian discusses his father Richard's amazing career as a music industry visionary. Kevin shares how growing up immersed in music shaped his own successful journey. 

(Stayed tuned for part 2 coming up in October)

Learn more about Richard Totoian https://www.richardtotoian.com/

Listen to the music of Kevin Totoian 

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLztj_KSjfT1jZ1HdY8hNETg4-pZz7gNao&si=BGhozwFA8DQO1YG1

https://www.theswaye.com/

https://www.facebook.com/p/The-Swaye-100070027943302/?_rdr

https://www.tangledvine.com/

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Lisa and I are still using up some much needed vacation time, so here's an abbreviated episode that contains some recent reflections about the loss of Ozzy Osbourne and local musician Hubert Martin.

We'll be back next month with a full episode. 

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Off the Charts Music Podcast is thrilled to hit it's third season. To mark the milestone, Art and Lisa will shut up so you can soak up the music! 

A big thank you to the artists for sharing their music and stories. 

Wishing everyone a joyful summer!

Tracks

1. Anthony Gadaleta - City of Gold

2. Peter Vouras - Take You Home Tonight

3. The Actuals - Opposites Attract 

4. Gravity Head - The Gift 

5. Pansy Division - Luv Luv Luv

6. Sean Corvino - It's Getting Warmer

7. BeJobe - My Fellow Earthlings

8. LVL UP - Spirit Was

9. Lorrie Wesoly - Again and Again

10. Tom Rucktenwald - I'm Satisfied

11. Ronnie Neuhauser - Shake 'N Bake

12. Blind Justice - Creep Show

13. Bad Attitude - Dreamchild

14. John Spignesi Band - My Old Friends 

15. Trag - Try

16. Sister Maire Close - I Lift Up My Praise

17. James Moss - Kalimba 

18. The Xtras - Dreamer 

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In 1979 drummer Bill (William) Knapp wanted to start an original punk band so he got on his CB radio and found a couple of dreamers. They put their music on cassette tape and The Xtras were born.  

Guitarists/vocalists Bill Arciprete and Steve Schneider share the honest story of one of Connecticut's best homegrown punk rock bands. 

P.S This podcast is released on May 28, 2025 - The 45th anniversary of their very first live show!

Listen to the Xtras on SoundCloud

https://on.soundcloud.com/xg2pTabFw2vkLMMy7

Steve Schneider DJ - Music by Design

https://musicbydesigndj.com/

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He’s a scientist, engineer, inventor, and musician. His dog was named Einstein, and Lisa was like his female Marty McFly. The only difference between Tom Rucktenwald and Dr. Emmett Brown is a DeLorean time machine!

Thomas Rucktenwald

https://www.tgday.com/about

Tom Rucktenwald SoundCloud

https://on.soundcloud.com/vzPeQLwURJcEPnuV7

1Eighty Band

https://on.soundcloud.com/nyfr977D5w8WHHQB7

Norman Productions

https://normanproductions.net/

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Chris Freeman discusses the musical journey of the band credited as a pioneer in the queercore musical genre.

https://pansydivision.com/

https://www.facebook.com/people/Pansy-Division/100063715890357/#

https://www.youtube.com/@PansyDivisionvideo

https://youtu.be/jUaVKEtOqgw?si=neM-M4hL61p0uCKi

https://www.youtube.com/@gaycdc5707

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Kathleen Kruze creates songs that heal, inspire, and transport us to vivid and colorful worlds. She sings with a voice like a sweet, fierce storm and pours her heart into every note and word...honestly!

Click the links below to listen to more of Kathleen's music 

https://www.reverbnation.com/kathleenkruze

https://www.youtube.com/@kathleenkruze6277/featured

https://open.spotify.com/album/72RpQtHYqulXxLMhX0E3RQ?si=bJlhRl9MTVG_lR1wI4IXBg

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The John Spignesi band is what happens when a power trio combines talent, creativity, and sincerity in their energetic original music...BAM!

Learn more about JSB!
https://jsbmusic.net/

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Mike Caridi, guitarist of LVL UP and co-founder of Double Double Whammy Records, joins us to discuss his journey in indie music, running a label, and championing DIY artistry.

https://www.instagram.com/lvlupband?igsh=MXNjMG55d2VzcmE2aQ==

https://www.instagram.com/dbldblwhmmy?igsh=OTlyd21nMDFkY2Vk

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