Sunday Music Soapbox

A candid conversation w/ Billy Herring, lead singer and guitarist for the Irish rockabilly punk band 1916. We discuss the awakening of Billy's Irish heritage, the 1916 band, a track by track rundown of his new solo album, and fun stories about meeting The Ramones and jamming on St Paddy's day w/ Jimmy Fallon.

Ken Lockie and his wife Laura Lockie take us on a musical journey back to the new wave heyday of the early 80's in NYC. Ken also discusses his time with Public Image Limited (PiL) as well as his own band Cowboys International, which featured Clash drummer Terry Chimes and the late great guitarist Keith Levene. This episode also features various music tracks from both Ken and Laura, including Ken's huge dance hit "The Dominatrix Sleeps Tonight."

Actresses Lynda Robinson and Sandra Powell join Chad in discussing all the fun they had on the set of Stranger Things 4 and their hopes to be a part of the 5th and final season. You never know...stranger things have happened.

Actor and longtime theater teacher Dean Feldman talks about his experiences on set w/ Chris Pratt on The Tomorrow War, as well as his acting training, being a theater teacher, and speaks about the importance of staying positive on set.

Across the pond interview w/ Irish musician Ciarán Finn. Grab a Guinness, pour a shot of Kilbeggan, and join us as we have a good "craic" talking all about Ciarán's wonderful duo The Finns, Covid music struggles, Ciarán's music background, his brother Hugh (Dewey), and much more. Sláinte!

Powerhouse drummer/musician Daru Jones joins us for a drummer-to-drummer conversation about his drumming roots, early influences, hip hop, Jack White, his unique drumkit setup, and his current power trio project Th1rt3en.

As a new resident of Nashville, Chad Paetznick talks about where he was the night of the deadly tornado touchdown, the aftermath, the loss of two special people, and the wonderful people helping put Nashville back together.

A fun interview w/ members of two of America'a hottest up & coming young alternative rock bands; keyboardist Matteo DeLurgio (from the Atlanta-based band Lunar Vacation), and guitarist Matt Henkels (from Chicago's-own Beach Bunny). Learn about how the two bands were formed, the connection between them, pre-covid tours, mishaps, songwriting, Lunar Vacation's recent mashup w/ Finn Wolfhard and his new band The Aubreys, Beach Bunny's new EP "Blame Game" and various other rants.

Special guest Mara Di Mattia shares her personal heartwarming story of her friendship w/ Eddie Van Halen in a very trying time of her childhood. Cali guitarist Greg Smith talks about Van Halen tribute band the Atomic Punks (once fronted by Michael Starr of Steel Panther), and Atlanta legendary guitarist Barry Richman (Gregg Allman, Buddy Miles) recalls his special Eddie story. Also, Chad shares a fun VH memoir of his 2 precious EVH guitar picks.

Coming Soon: We will celebrate Edward Van Halen w/ a variety of memoirs and personal stories about Eddie and how he changed all of our lives. Featuring Atlanta guitar legend Barry Richman (Gregg Allman, Buddy Miles) and more. Premieres wk of 10/30