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Teskey, a Rocking Blues band, was formed in 2024. Their music includes and often fuses elements of Blues, Alt Rock, Pink-Floyd-esque Psychedelia, and Jazz. Teskey quickly began playing national shows, has opened up for famous Blues and Rock artists, and has played world renowned venues. The band includes Brandon Teskey on guitar and vocals, Matt Baldwin on Bass, and Brandon Gaddy on drums. In 2024 they released two singles, ‘Under the Sun’ and ‘Upside Down World’. In 2025 they released their debut album, White Wolf and in 2026 released their second album, Live at the Rhythm Room.  

For more:

https://teskeyband.com/

This week's guest is NEW YACHT CITY, a band that plays Yacht Rock! On this episode we chat with Manish Nag the lead singer and keyboardist! If you love Steely Dan, Toto, Christopher Cross, The Doobies, Ambrosia and more you will love this band! Check them out for a fun time that you and your friends will always remember!  For more info on shows, ticket info, merch and  the band check out their website!  

https://www.newyacht.city/#shows

https://www.newyacht.city/#band! 

On this episode we feature an outstanding New York comic, Matt Vita! Of course we joke around and have some laughs while finding out  where Matt will be performing along the comedy circuit! For more on Matt check out his website or follow him on social media to find out where they will be making you laugh next! And get your tickets soon for a good laugh! 

https://www.mattvita.com/

 For over a decade, Kurt Allen has been fusing gritty old school blues, vintage soul, swampy Bayou funk, and more into a relentless blues-rock machine. His songwriting reflects craftsmanship honed by years of commitment, and his albums take the listener on an unforgettable ride to almost every corner of the blues universe. Kurt's latest release, Live From The Red Shed, is classic modern blues-rock.

   A true road warrior with a hardcore touring schedule that sees him playing 150-200 dates a year, Allen -- like most everyone else -- was derailed for most of 2020-21 as the live music world shut down. As soon as things began to open back up, Allen was burning up the miles all over the lower 48. And by the good graces of the Blues gods, he also ended up with a stellar live recording from The Red Shed in Hutchinson, Kansas.

   Over nine tracks, Allen flexes his guitar muscle in a way only hinted at on previous studio releases. Peppering the set with songs from his entire catalog, along with new and previously unrecorded tracks, Live From The Red Shed is an unfiltered testament to the power of live blues.

https://www.kurtallenmusic.com/

We check in with our friend Steve Cooper, executive director at The Milford Performance Center in Connecticut! It is always fun chatting about upcoming shows including NY to Boston, A tribute to The Music of BOSTON, Midnight Toker, A tribute to STEVE MILLER, Crystal Ship, a tribute to The Doors, and more!  For tickets and more info log on to the website! 

https://milfordperformancecenter.org

On this episode we talk with Dr. Bob Beatty author of "Play All Night! Duane Allman and the Journey to Fillmore East" and curator of "Long Live The ABB" along with JD Seem guitarist of Faster Things -Allman Brothers Tribute  about the album anniversary release of At Fillmore East, the first live album by American rock band the Allman Brothers Band, and their third release overall. Produced by Tom Dowd, the album was released on July 6, 1971 in the United States, by Capricorn Records. 

https://www.longlivetheabb.com

https://fasterthingsabb.com

Tri state area Comics Linda Marcus Smith  along with resident Joe Pontillo  have fun chatting it up on this episode talking about their love for comedy, the arts, and what to expect from their upcoming shows in the  area and their show together coming up soon in WESTPORT, CT!  

-Comedy Night at VFW Post 399 on Friday July 17th .  Doors open at 7pm. Show at 8pm.  Plenty of free parking.

- Featuring 5 great comedians!   Helaine Witt, Linda Marcus Smith, Brendan Ryan, John Ziegler, and Joe Pontillo.

-Location: 465 Riverside Avenue, Westport CT

-VFW has a full bar and drink specials! 

To purchase tickets for Westport, CT click here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/summer-comedy-show-the-vfw-westport-tickets-1990984715881?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

CROSSFIRE HURRICANE, New York's top Rolling Stones tribute band, captures the essence of the iconic rock group with their thrilling performances. They bring the timeless anthems of the Stones to life, embodying their energy and spirit on stage.

 From the raw energy of "You Got Me Rockin" to the soulful melodies of "Angie" every song is faithfully recreated, promising and iunforgettable experience for fans old and new. 

With authentic costumes and spot on musical arrangements, Crossfire Hurricane delivers a rock and roll journey that honors the legendary band's legacy. If you're craving the magic of the Rolling Stones, look no further than Crossfire Hurricane for a night of electrifying night of music. 

For more info on the band log on to their website! 

https://www.crossfirehurricanestonestribute.com/live-dates

To purchase tickets for the July 10th show at the WESTPORT VFW click on the eventbrite link.....the show happens to be the same day the new album from the Stones called Foreign Tongues comes out! 

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/crossfire-hurricane-rolling-stones-tribute-band-tickets-1983186619565

With a degree in Speech Arts from The American University in Washington, DC, Jimmy Fink got his first job in New York radio at WABC-FM… a summer job that eventually turned into a 13-year stint at WPLJ, the ABC owned NY flagship station in the 70s & 80s.  Over the years he has  worked for ABC, CBS, and NBC, NPR, Rolling Stone Magazine, HBO, Cinemax, and syndicators like United Stations Radio Network, DIR Broadcasting and The Global Satellite Network. In the 80s & 90s, he spent 10 years on New York’s K-Rock (WXRK), he wrote and produced several internationally syndicated radio programs including Rolling Stone Magazine’s “Continuous History of Rock & Roll,” “RockWatch,” “Rock & Roll Legends,” and “New Waves.” Jimmy has  had the opportunity to spend time with a ton of celebrities, actors & actresses, rock stars, bands and political & sports figures. Sadly, some of them have since passed away. 

Jimmy says....I’ve been a lifelong resident of Westchester County and dedicate a lot of energy to two specific charities: The Pediatric Cancer Foundation and Open Door Family Medical Centers, where I’m a past member of their Foundation Board. I joined The Peak near its inception in June of 2004. After seeing a bus poster for a new radio station, listening for a half hour, and meeting Chris Herrmann, I knew I had to work there! It’s the most creative station with the broadest format…  any radio lover would want to work at The Peak.  I’m married to my high school sweetheart, and we have three kids: twin girls and a boy, all adults now.  My son Robbie, when he’s not working as an executive and associate director at Spotify, is one of the leaders of the band East Love.  My daughters are Allie and Lucie.  Allie’s is a trader at an asset management firm and Lucie’s a lifestyle host, video producer and internet influencer.  She makes cool videos for brands, many of which have millions of views.  Follow her on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube & TikTok @luciebfink.

My show on The Peak, from 3-7 PM Monday through Friday, has several daily features.  We check traffic twice an hour between 4 and 7 PM.  Just before 5 every day, I present “The Peak Homestretch,” an hour of commercial free music providing the soundtrack to late afternoon activities during rush hour, and then “After 6” every day, when we let it all hang out, with a creative hour of great rock music from past and present, presented in a themed free form style that you can’t find anywhere else on New York radio.  I also write produce and voice the 10@10 show heard every weekday at 10 AM & 10 PM….ten great songs from one great year, including some tunes you’ll only hear on The Peak.

I’m a collector of Rock & Roll memorabilia and have a massive library of vinyl records & CDs.  Friend me on Facebook and follow me on Instagram @Jimmy_Fink to see some cool pics and read my posts about my escapades in the never-ending universe of World Class Rock.

On this episode we chat with Marc Alan, a lover of the arts and Director of Marketing at Factory Underground Studios in Norwalk about Make Music Day! 

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