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"TUNE in to TURN on!" This will be a great show on "Record Store day" and the creators of some of the most Iconic Vinyl and its return!  Special guest's will be calling in to discuss the evolution of Vinyl and its comeback !

Michael Kurtz is the founder of "Record Store Day," conceived in 2007 at a gathering of independent record store owners and employees as a way to celebrate and spread the word about the unique culture surrounding nearly1400 independently owned record stores in the US and thousands of similar stores internationally. The first Record Store Day was launched with Metallica on April 19, 2008 and is widely credited for the relaunch of the vinyl industry. Today there are Record Store Day participating stores on every continent except Antarctica, and it is considered the largest and biggest music event in terms of worldwide participation in history. Before co-founding "Record Store Day," Michael Kurtz served as the President of The Department of Record Stores (The DORS), the largest coalition of record stores in North America. As President Michael worked with a board of dynamic record storeowners, artist managers, as well as record labels and music and film distributors. 

The DORS has 72 storefronts in the USA and 12 in Canada. In 2013, Michael Kurtz was given the honor of "Chavalie De L'Ordre Des Arts Et Des Lettres" by the French Ministry of Culture. The receipt of this honor is the equivalent of being knighted and was an acknowledgment of contributions to music culture worldwide. In 2014, Michael Kurtz was given the Independent Spirit Award by the National Association of Retail Merchandisers for his work with Record Store Day, and in 2015 Michael Kurtz was given a Libby Award by the American Association of Independent Music (A2IM) for being independent record label's best ally.

http://www.recordstoreday.com/Home

For the first time, legendary performer Roy Orbison's story as one of the most beloved rock legends will be revealed through family accounts and records. Roy Orbison is a rock and roll icon almost without peer. He is known to the world for hits like “Blue Bayou,” “You Got It,” and “Oh, Pretty Woman.” Despite these and countless other accolades—honored member of the Rock & Roll and Songwriters Halls of Fame, winner of multiple GRAMMY® awards, and recipient of the Musicians Hall of Fame’s inaugural Iconic Riff Award—Roy Orbison was just a boy from West Texas who was drawn to the guitar at the age of six. He lost his first wife in a motorcycle accident and also his two oldest sons in a fire. His career touched four decades and ended abruptly at perhaps its highest peak, when he passed away at the age of fifty-two on December 6, 1988. Still, the true story of Roy Orbison, the man, is essentially unknown to millions of fans around the world. Now, for the first time ever, the Orbison Estate, headed by Roy's sons, Wesley, Roy Jr., and Alex Orbison. Roy's Boys—has set out to set the record straight: “To the world, Roy Orbison was a legend, but to us he was simply dad. But even to us he was something more than just a father. Even in our small world, at home, we knew he was special.” Filled with over 300 photographs, many never-before-seen, gathered from across the globe and uncovered from deep within the Orbison Vault, The Authorized Roy Orbison (Oct. 17, 2017) shows Orbison as a young child and follows him all the way through to the peak of his stardom, and tragic end. Roy's Boys-have left no stone unturned in order to illustrate the people, places, things, and events that forged their father, the man behind those famous sunglasses.

American Valhalla, co directed by Homme and Andreas Neumann tells the story of an unlikely musical collaboration between two mavericks of American rock: Joshua Homme, frontman of Queens of the Stone Age and Iggy Pop, the Godfather of Punk. The film, co-directed by Homme, follows the recording of Iggy’s final album ‘Post Pop Depression’ in the California desert, with his band comprising of Homme, his QOTSA bandmate Dean Fertita and Arctic Monkeys’ drummer, Matt Helders, as well as the explosive tour that builds to a crowning performance at London’s iconic Royal Albert Hall. Featuring stunning cinematography and intimate access, American Valhalla reveals the growth of an intense bond between the musicians who have taken to heart the mantra: "you risk nothing you gain nothing.

As we got to know each other, you blew my mind” Homme tells Pop in the film. “You really came with such an open mind and saying ‘Yeah, I know what I’ve done but I’m here to…look forward.’”

As they prepared the tour to support the album, Iggy received news of the passing of David Bowie – his longtime friend and confidant. In these moments, Pop contemplates his own impermanence and, at his most vulnerable, pushes harder with carpe diem-resolve to rehearse and add the next great landmark to his legacy.

http://www.americanvalhallamovie.com

This is the second half of Anthony DeCurtis’s amazing new book about Lou Reed.

We had so much more to talk about and Anthony was happy to come back and continue the conversation.

Anthony DeCurtis is a contributing editor for Rolling Stone, where his work has appeared for more than thirty-five years, and a distinguished lecturer in the creative writing program at the University of Pennsylvania. He is the author of In Other Words and Rocking My Life Away and the cowriter of CliveDavis's autobiography, The Soundtrack of My Life, a New York Times bestseller. DeCurtis is a Grammy Award winner and has served as a member of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame nominating committee for twenty-five years. He holds a PhD in American literature and lives in New York City.

Singer / songwriter / pianist / guitarist / inspirational speaker – 21-year-old Ali McManus is releasing her debut album Unbreakable on February 16 (Desert Dreams Books & Music), produced by the legendary Jack Douglas. An uplifting collection of personal songs, Unbreakable features distinctive vocals and honest, powerful lyrics that speak to McManus' place as a beacon for perseverance against adversity. 

Entering the studio in 2017 with producer Jack Douglas to begin work on the album, McManus’ sound evolved. Her music traverses musical moods from the soaring strength-infused opening track “Unbreakable” to the elevating nature of “Rhythm That Rhymes.” The hopeful cadence of “Wings,” buoyed by gospel organs, leads to the emotional weight of “Heart Shattered.” Proving that an unstoppable spirit can topple all odds, McManus’ strong vocal delivery betrays her 30% lung capacity.

But Ali’s story is one of compelling talent and an indomitable spirit. Ali’s velvety vocals are reminiscent of Stevie Nicks; her songwriting evokes a young Joni Mitchell or Jewel, with the timeless modern appeal of Sara Bareilles and Haim.Named Youth Ambassador for several charities, McManus donates her time giving back to Shriner’s Hospitals for Children, the Children’s Miracle Network and Dick Wagner “Remember The Child” Memorial Fund. “I don’t see myself as a person in a wheelchair,” states Ali. “I see myself as a regular person who just happens to sit down all day.” With these words, she aims to connect with listeners, and hopes to inspire them with her story. Unbreakable is an open door to her soul, washing over the listener with her warmth and optimism.

https://alimcmanus.com

The 'B' Girls are New York City's most prominent girl band of the 70's/80's rock'n'roll/punk scene. They toured with The Clash, shared bills with Blondie, The Dead Boys, The Ramones, Elvis Costello, The Heartbreakers, Mink Deville, The Runaways and more from 1977- 1982. They only released one 45 on Bomp Records in 1978 'Fun at the Beach' backed with 'B Side'.

 

Their influences are girl groups of the 60's like The Shangri-Las, The Crystals and The Ronettes meets The New York Dolls, The Ramones, The Heartbreakers. In other words, Girl Groups, Power Pop, Punk, Garage and Glam. 

 

The 'B' Girls are back on Bomp with their first full length Pink Vinyl LP out August 2017 and their 40th Anniversary Tour underway! 

 

'Bad not Evil' The 'B' Girls LP

Mark Roland is a writer and editor. He started his freelance writing career at Future Publishing in the early 1990s, writing for Future Music before joining Melody Maker, first as a researcher and then a section editor and senior writer. At the same time he was part of the launch team for the dance music title Muzik until 1999 when he became deputy editor of the alternative lifestyle magazine Mondo. He has since contributed to many music and lifestyle titles, and has edited and written books for Channel 4, Transworld, Jonathan Cape and others. In 2013 he founded Electronic Sound magazine with fellow music journalist veteran Push.

Special Guest calling in Chris Frantz Talking Heads & Tom Tom Club!

 

https://electronicsound.co.uk

Tony has performed and/or recorded with everyone from Ornette Coleman to GG Allin. He has also designed and made costumes and clothes for the likes of Joey Ramone, Diane von Furstenberg, and the motion picture Zoolander.Tony is at his best bringing people together, and has an encyclopedic and personal firsthand knowledge of Rock, Punk, and Pop Culture.He is also an actor, with credits including Ruben Amar’s multi-award winning film Swim Little Fish Swim.Some bands Tony is associated with :The Flying 69, GG Allin ( Scumfucs, Cedar Street Sluts ), Electric Monster, She Wolves, Dee Dee Ramone, Syl Sylvain, Jayne County , Mad Juana ,The Saints, Yout Gone Mad,The Willowz, Psychotica, SuperNumbLiveMachine, Lost Patrol,The Lovely Intangibles, The Fuzztones, Angel Rot.

Tony has contributed to the following books : Lost Rockers ( PowerHouse) New York Rock ( St Martins Press) currently working on a book with bodyguard Big John Harte ( Kiss, Iron Maiden, Prince, Billy Idol)Has appeared in the following films : Squeezebox The Movie, No Spare In NY, Swim Little Fish Swim, Con Art -The Mark Kostabi Story

Rumble: The Indians Who Rocked The World is a 2017 documentary film about Native Indians of Canada and the United States who became rock and roll musician

Stevie Salas- Executive Producer on RUMBLE, is also a world-renowned guitarist and producer of music, film, and television. As a guitar player, Stevie Salas has recorded, written, and produced with artists as diverse as George Clinton, Mick Jagger, Public Enemy, Justin Timberlake, T.I., and Rod Stewart. A major label recording artist who has sold over two million solo albums around the world, Guitar Player magazine named Stevie is regarded as one of the top 50 guitarists of all time. He was Music Director and consultant on American Idol when it had top ratings, 2006 to 2010. Stevie is also an accomplished composer, credited with providing the score for several films including Bill and Ted’s Excellent Adventure.  A Native American (Apache), Stevie has been involved in prominent projects that support Indigenous communities. Notably, he served as the Advisor for Contemporary Music at the Smithsonian's National Museum of the American Indian and co-created the music exhibit “Up Where We Belong: Native Musicians In Popular Culture” that had amazingly successful runs in Washington, DC and New York City. For his efforts in support of Native American culture, Stevie received the Native American Music Award for Lifetime Achievement in 2009.

From the moment he made his debut in the 1970s, Joe Ely has blended rock-and-roll sensibilities to hardcore honkytonk and become one of the most recognizible and respected artists to hail from the Lonestar state. Growing up on the vast and empty plains of West Texas, his legend was forged onstage with relentlessly riveting live performances, hammered out over thousands of shows and countless touring miles from Lubbock to London and back again the long way around. He is embraced as a kindred spirit by artists as diverse as Bruce Springsteen, Tom Petty and The Clash. Over his four-decade career, he’s been at the forefront of Outlaw Country, Alt-Country, Texas Country and Americana, and has been recognized as one of the best songwriters of his generation. Last year, Ely was given membership into the prestigious Texas Institute of Letters (with active members Cormac McCarthy and Larry McMurtry) as the first musician ever honored by the group. The invitation was the result of Ely’s second book, Reverb: An Odyssey. Also, Ely was recognized by the Texas Legislature as the Official 2016 Texas State Musician, a coveted honor given to only a few (past recipients include Willie Nelson, Lyle Lovett, Dale Watson & Billy Joe Shaver). Additionally the Texas Songwriters Hall of Fame recently announced Ely will be inducted into the Texas Songwriters Hall of Fame, alongside such legends as Roy Orbison and J.D. Souther. “There’s no mistaking a Joe Ely album,” wrote noted Dallas Morning News critic Mario Tarradell. “His stinging, road-hued voice commands lyrics about life, love and the wandering spirit. When you listen to a CD like Satisfied At Last, you’re enjoying the essence of Joe Ely. That’s the essence of Texas Music.”