NEW MUSIC ALERT! Lord Bael -the doomy, sludgy, and goshdarned delightful frontman of Shi- is back for the SIXTH time on Rhythm on the Rocks. Today we are talking all about Shi's brand new album, Pure Disgust. Frizz pours Rittenhouse Rye, while Bob and Bael pour JTS Brown (and an IRN BRU FOR THE FIRST TIME) and dish out all the disgusting details of your soon to be new favorite heavy record.

Frizz cracks open a Glennfiddich 15-Year Old Solera and Bob pours Old Louisville's 7-Year toasted single barrel. Together they tell the story of another artist who passed away too soon at the age of 27, the iconic Jimi Hendrix. We learn how a one-string ukulele got into the hands of the ultimate vibe man and left-handedly changed guitar playing and music forever. We paint the picture of how this musical Icarus went from a complete unknown, to international legend, to a memory of purple haze in only a matter of 4 years, highlight the most underrated parts of him, and also find out how many things are actually older than Frankie Valli.

Frizz and Bob dive into the spooky season with the delightfully awful Ghostbusters soundtrack, because bustin' makes us feel good. To get through this collection of 80s trash, Bob is drinking Castle and Key's brand new 7 year cask strength wheated bourbon and Frizz pops Henry McKenna's Bottled in Bond bourbon. Join us as we reminisce about the brilliance of this 80s must-see movie, talk about Elmer Bernstein's battle between classical and commercial, the timeless genius of Rick Moranis, and the confusing awfulness of Air Supply. Happy Halloween!

Frizz cracks open a new bottle of Bunnahabhain Stiuireadair, and Bob pours a personal favorite Community Batch Private Selection from Makers Mark while enjoying the self titled debut album by the Black Pumas. Join us for a rip roarin' nostalgic time as we gab about animal band names, the long and winding road of two musicians meeting by chance, and break down how all the familiar inspirations lead to one of the best new albums in recent music. Also... take a drink everytime you hear the word "organic."

Bob and Frizz finally get into a Billy Joel state of mind with two brand new bottles: Angel's Envy's Triple Oak and Filey Bay Yorkshire Single Malt. We dig into Joel's best-selling album, The Stranger and learn all about what makes him the ultimate Piano Man, unearth the beauty and curse of Billy Joel's love songs, bask in the brilliance of growing old, and really need to speak with Xzibit about pimpin' our rides.

Bob and Frizz are finally reunited across seas! We celebrate with some Brown-Forman by covering another long-awaited reunion by resurfacing one of the most British albums of the last 30 years, Oasis's (What's the Story) Morning Glory. We get into all the hidden gems on the UK charts over the decades, celebrate Nigel Dick's return, spill the tea on the news-worthy Battle of Britpop, and rant about the turd-ish Gallagher brothers that made such a monumental album of the 90s.

It's a boys night all over again! Once again, Bob is joined by Lord Bael and Rev. Riff from To El and Back, and we talk about the wonderfully whacky world of professional wrestling entrance music. We take turns diving into our favorite themes from the 80s, 90s, and 00s. Tune in to see what theme wins your championship belt.

SCHEDULE NOTE: The next episode is scheduled to be released on 9/18, and our normal schedule will resume in October. Thanks for hanging with us!

This week, while Frizz is moving, Bob is joined by Star Viper's John Huxley, and we dig into a prog rock masterpiece, Dream Theater's Metropolis Pt2: Scenes from a Memory. And, to accompany this amazing record, we are enjoying Pennslyvania's Liberty Pole Peated Bourbon. Join us as we talk about the whacky plot of the album, the history of Dream Theater, and how this was truly a make or break moment for the band. Additionally, Bob and Hux dive into the personal reasons why Dream Theater is an important and meaningful band.

While Frizz is sailing 'cross the ocean, Bob is joined by the crew of To El and Back for a boys night out. We craft religious themed cocktails and jump in to our favorite Christian music. Learn about the rise of Contemporary Christian Music, New Orleans Second Lines, and see if the hosts of "the skeptic's bible podcast" can tell if a few album titles were created by ChatGPT or CCM artists.

NOTE: Part 2 will be released on the To El and Back feed on August 11, 2024. Be sure to check it out and follow!

It's Frizz's Birthday AND last American episode, so we are celebrating in style with hits from the Tony Hawk Pro Skater Series soundtrack. To wash down these tasty tunes, Frizz is enjoying Glenfarclas 15 and Bob is enjoying Stave and Bean Bourbon Barrel Aged Coffee. Join us as we talk about Pizza Hut, 90s demo disks, kick flips, police trucks, more Pizza Hut, the X Games, skate culture, and the lasting impact of one of the most iconic video game franchises of all time.

ALSO, as a bonus to Rhythm on the Rocks listeners, enjoy a discount on your Stave and Bean Coffee order with the code BEANS15