Bumper summer show coming up today with special guests Johnny Van Zant and Rickey Medlocke from Lynyrd Skynyrd talk about the new live release recorded at the Ryman Auditorium Nashville on what turned out to be the final live show of founding member Gary Rossington who sadly passed away just months after this recording.

John Coghlan is the original drummer from Status Quo and the frantic four drummer joins me to look back to the very first live release from Quo in 77 the shows were recorded in Glasgow in October of 76 and these have just been released as a super deluxe edition with all three shows remastered and we talk about 50 years of "On The Level"

And getting us underway today Mark Farner of Grand Funk Railroad looks back to this weekend back in 1969 when they opened the first mega festival it was "Atlanta Pop Festival" GFR opened the show that day and it went down so well they were invited back to play again on a later slot.

On this video edition of the show we are joined by special guest Joanne Shaw Taylor from her home in Nashville, Eric Johnson remembers jamming with the legendary Johnny Winter and Candice Night looks back 30 years to her recording debut with Rainbow on their final studio album "Stranger in us all"

Welcome to the new edition of the "Rock'n'Blues Experience and coming up brand new music from Inglorious from the new album out this week "V" plus guitar icon Eric Johnson remembers jamming with Johnny Winter, Candice night looks back to where it all began on the recording of Rainbow's last studio album "Stranger in us all" 30 years ago this year and out special guest is Joanne Shaw Taylor who joins us from Nashville to talk about "Black and Gold" plus we look ahead to even more new music to come and a return to the stage in the UK.

"Welcome back to The Rock and Blues Experience! video edition

On this edition, I’ll be talking with the incredibly talented Candice Night, who’s celebrating the release of her third solo album, Sea of Glass.

It also marks an incredible 30 years since her debut with Rainbow back in 1995 — where she not only sang on the album Stranger in Us All, but also co-wrote several tracks.

Since then, she and legendary guitarist Ritchie Blackmore have formed Blackmore’s Night, a band that’s been captivating fans for decades with their unique blend of Renaissance and folk rock.

Candice will be joining us from her home in Long Island, where we’ll talk all about the new album and what the future holds.

David Crosby's final days as recalled by Steve Postell, who reveals the details about the band they had put together the album and touring plans that were in place all ready to go and after an evening phone call where they had their usual discussion and conversations Steve awoke the following morning to a text saying simply that David "had gone" . Steve like everyone else was left shocked by the sudden nature of his passing. Steve has been back in the studio "Walking Through These Blues" has just been released and new material from the "Immediate Family" is on the way.

The Rock'n'Blues Experience with Tim Caple welcomes a legendary guest – Gil Moore, founding member of the iconic Canadian power trio Triumph!

In this exclusive episode, we dive deep into the rise of one of rock's most successful and electrifying bands. From their multi-award-winning albums to legendary live shows featuring groundbreaking light displays and pyro effects, Triumph set a new standard in concert performance.

🎤 Highlights of the interview include:

• Gil’s reflections on Triumph’s journey to stardom

• Behind-the-scenes stories from the band’s golden era

• A look ahead to the all-star tribute album "Magic Power", featuring:

  • Ann Wilson

  • Dee Snider

  • Dean Castronovo

  • Sebastian Bach

  • Lawrence Gowan

  • ...and many more!

🔥 Plus, Gil shares exciting new details about The Triumph Experience – an immersive show currently in development that promises to bring the spirit of Triumph to life like never before.

👉 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more rock and blues legends every week!

Welcome to a powerful new "VIDEO" episode of The Rock’n’Blues Experience with Tim Caple!In this special feature, we sit down with Megan Kane and Dylan Turner, the dynamic husband-and-wife duo behind the blues-infused Southern rock band Parker Barrow. Joined by Alex Bender (guitar), Will Tipton (guitar), Bo Howard (bass), and Eric Safka (keys), Parker Barrow delivers explosive live shows and emotionally resonant music that draws inspiration from legendary acts like The Black Crowes, The Allman Brothers Band, and Tedeschi Trucks Band. We explore:The creation of their acclaimed debut album Jukebox GypsiesTheir inspiring journey from a chance meeting to touring in an RVThe stories behind hit singles “Count Your Dollars” and “Desire”What’s next in 2025 – including their new single “Don’t Tell Mama (What Mama Don’t Know)” (coming October 17, 2024)Rooted in Southern grit, heartfelt storytelling, and raw blues-rock energy, Parker Barrow is a band on the rise. With a name inspired by the infamous Bonnie and Clyde, they’re chasing music, not mischief – and blazing their own trail. Don't miss this intimate and inspiring conversation about music, life on the road, and what it takes to make it as an independent rock band today.Subscribe for more interviews with rising and legendary names in rock, blues, and beyond.👉 Listen to Parker Barrow on all streaming platforms👉 Follow us on social for updates and live show announcements
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Welcome back and on this edition of the show we are joined by virtually the whole Hawkwind crew ! to talk about the new album and legendary gis from the last 6 decades, also we have Steve Postell talking about his friendship with David Crosby and what it was like working together and we introduce you, California Irish.

Welcome to the new edition of the show and today we feature one of the cult classic bands of the 1970's Gentle Giant who are back with a new live album "Playing The Fool" founder member Derek Shulman joins us to look back at the history of the band who still carry heavy influence to this day, we also talk about Dereks time as an industry head and his talent for spotting bands that went on to sell millions of albums, he signed Bon Jovi, Nickleback, Pantera and Dream Theatre to name just a few and was also responsible for taking a flagging AC/DC who were about to be dropped by Atlantic and re-established them as a global act when they re-appeared with The Razors Edge.

Also on the show Deborah Bonham talking about Robert Plants influence and The Damn truth describing what it was like from day one working with grammy winning producer Bob Rock.

Deborah Bonham: A Life in Music – From Shadows to Spotlight

Few artists can claim a journey as rich and dynamic as Deborah Bonham. Growing up in the shadow of one of rock’s greatest legacies, she forged her own path, showing early promise as an opera singer before stepping into the world of blues, rock, and soul. From the success of her 1980s debut For You and The Moon to the latest Bonham Bullick album, Deborah’s career has been one of passion, evolution, and authenticity.

In this special feature, we take a deep dive into her life in music—exploring the highs, the challenges, and what the future holds. A captivating and all-encompassing conversation with an artist whose voice and spirit continue to shine.

Preview from the upcoming show with Deborah Bonham and here she talks about the new Led Zeppelin biopic "Becoming Led Zeppelin"

Full show coming soon ...