This Band Could Be Your Food

Love them or hate them, Rush has made an impact on the R'n'R landscape. Undeniably unique, talented and singular, Rush fans are some of the most devoted music fans that anyone could ever ask for. Their story is a novel, filled with dazzling high points and tragically deep lows. One thing you have to give it to Rush, is they were relentless in their pursuit of finding their own musical identity, even when confronted with the possibility of being dropped from their label. They did it their way and it worked.

Today, Jamie Ryan and I will continue our deep dive into Rush's history, starting with the release of 2112 and moving towards the present. We will also unveil and devour the food that we've determined as the esculent sidecar to Rush's musical career, followed by a carefully chosen wine pairing selected by yours truly. It's a great episode, and the last one for now. Cook on and rock out!

Love them or hate them, Rush has made an impact on the R'n'R landscape. Undeniably unique, talented and singular, Rush fans are some of the most devoted music fans that anyone could ever ask for. Their story is a novel, filled with dazzling high points and tragically deep lows. One thing you have to give it to Rush, is they were relentless in their pursuit of finding their own musical identity, even when confronted with the possibility of being dropped from their label. They did it their way and it worked.

Today, Jamie Ryan and I will tackle the question, "What Food Is Rush?" Jamie is an amazing percussionist, drummer, educator, and all around great guy. He is deeply passionate about his music choices and Rush made the cut. Listen in as we dig into the deeper workings of this intricate band and find the food that will join them at the table. Cook on and rock out!

#rush @rush @geddyimages #geddylee @thereallerxst #alexlifeson #neailpeart #myeffinlife #2112 #theprofessor #musicpodcast #recipes #poutine #canadarocks #clevelandrocks 

No list of Seattle rock bands is complete without the utter powerhouse of grunge stalwarts Pearl Jam. Eddie and the crew have been cranking out album after album, tour after tour for over 30 years. Pearl Jam created a template for alternative rock copycats to cash in on, but none of them were able to dethrone the rightful heirs of grunge’s answer to classic rock. 

On this episode of TBCBYF, we are joined by features editor for Bloomberg Businessweek and former editor for the New Yorker, Jeremy Keehn. Years ago he created one of the first websites for Pearl Jam tape trading around the world way back before anyone knew what the World Wide Web even was.

Join us as we start working our way through the thick history of Pearl Jam’s roots, former bands, and the secret sauce that helped them create some of the most iconic alternative rock in the 90’s. We present to you part one of a two part series. Have a cup of Izzy’s Coffee while you cook on and rock out!

@pearljam #pearljam @eddievedder #eddievedder #grunge #90srock #90salternative @mikemccreadypj #stonegossard #mikemccready #jeffament @themattcameron #classicrock #TBCBYF #seattle #alternativerock 

No list of Seattle rock bands is complete without the utter powerhouse of grunge stalwarts Pearl Jam. Eddie and the crew have been cranking out album after album, tour after tour for over 30 years. Pearl Jam created a template for alternative rock copycats to cash in on, but none of them were able to dethrone the rightful heirs of grunge’s answer to classic rock.

Presenting the 2nd installment of our podcast episode all about The Who! Yes that’s correct, perhaps you should check out episode 1 first. But do as you wish! My podcast guest Eric Chernov returns for more Who talk, entering the story at the touring of the Tommy album. From there, we will discuss more Keith Moon stories, Pete Townsend troubles, manger shifts, Quadrophenia, and anything else we may have forgotten to discuss in episode 1. Plus, we will finally get into English staple food that The Who earned the hard way. Once again sponsored by Izzy’s Coffee. Don’t forget to review us on Apple Podcasts. Cook on and rock out!

#thewho @officialthewho @thewhoarchives #rogerdaltrey #keithmoon #moontheloon #petetownshend #johnentwistle #theox #Tommy #tinaturner #60smusic #britishrock #britishinvasion #classicrock #TBCBYF #guitar #englishfryup 

No list of the top British Invasion bands of the 1960’s would be complete without The Who, arguable the most important band of their generation after The Beatles and The Stones. Although the band carries on in the absence of 2 pivotal members, (RIP John Entwistle and Keith Moon), The Who continues to fly the bullseye banner for Maximum R’n’B. Joining me today is musical scholar and composer, Eric B. Chernov, a lifelong Who aficionado who has been writing his own book about the band. The Who earns top honors in securing a pivotal English food, (not fish and chips), and we’re happy to share that meal with you. Have a cup of Izzy’s Coffee and try not to break anything. Review us on Apple Podcasts! Cook on and rock out!

#thewho @officialthewho @thewhoarchives #rogerdaltrey #keithmoon #moontheloon #petetownshend #johnentwistle #theox #Tommy #tinaturner #60smusic #britishrock #britishinvasion #classicrock #TBCBYF #guitar #englishfryup 

NRBQ is fondly known as the greatest bar band in America, if not the greatest bar band in the world. Although they’ve never reached the forefront of pop-music fame, they’ve managed to gain the admiration of everyone with the their finger on the pulse, including such luminaries as Paul McCartney, Elvis Costello, Bonnie Raitt, Keith Richards, R.E.M.,… and the list goes on infinitely. 

On This Band Could Be Your Food’s 30th episode, Madison Wisconsin’s very own Andy Moore and I dive into the rich history of a true American treasure, NRBQ. In the process, we pick out a food that is another frequently looked over treat. We are sponsored by another American treasure, Izzy’s Coffee out of Asheville NC. Cook on and rock out!

This episode is dedicated to the late member of the Whole Wheat Horns, Donn Adams. R.I.P.

@nrbqheadquarters #nrbq #thesimpsons @thesimpsons #alanderson #bigalanderson #joeyspampinato  #johnnyspampinato #spampinatobrothers #tomardolino #terryadams #skeeterdavis #captainloualbano #louisville #rock #petedonnelly #tomstaley #meandtheboys #izzyscoffee @izzyscoffee #steveferguson #frankgadler #donnadams @REM 

TBCBYF returns from hibernation with our episode on the loudest band we’ve covered so far, Dinosaur Jr. J Mascis, Lou Barlow and Murph’s undeniable chemistry as an underground rock-n-roll powerhouse is so mighty, it keeps the three members of the band glued together whether they like it or not. 

Join me and my old High School friend Eugene Kim, as we discuss what forces got him and I to go see them at Lollapalooza in 1993, our impressions on their 3 chapters of record releases, a thorough breakdown of J and Lou’s major blowout, plus a quick check in on mysterious replacement bass player Mike Johnson. All the while, we talk the secrets on making the perfect food pairing. Have a cup of Izzy’s Coffee and join us as we discuss one of my all time favorite bands paired with one of my all time favorite foods. Cook on and rock out! 

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@dinosaurjr #dinosaurjr @jmascis #jmaskis @loubarlow #loubarlow #SSTrecords #murph @sebadohofficial #sebadoh @mergerecords #jazzmaster #marshall #henryrollins #thebreeders #indierock #beefribs #BBQ #ovenribs #guitarrock #collegerock #folkimplosion #deepwound #electricautomatic #TBCBYF #cookonandrockout #thisbandcouldbeyourfood #freakscene #greenmind #yourelivingalloverme #hardcorepunk 

After two nominations and endless support from her dedicated fans, Pat Benatar has finally been inducted to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame alongside her musical partner and husband, Neil Giraldo. It is puzzling why this inevitably took so long, since the music of Pat Benatar has been prominently featured on classic rock stations for decades, not to mention being a pillar in the foundation of MTV's heyday. Hopefully these accolades will help put her on the modern rock ladies Mt. Rushmore forevermore. 

Check out this episode of This Band Could Be Your Food as I chat with NYC's official #1 Pat Benatar flag waver, Cathy Cervenka. We will be discussing the origin story of one of rock's leading ladies. We'll uncover her path from being a bank teller in Richmond, Virginia to having the 2nd video EVER played on MTV, alongside plenty of other fun facts and pieces of trivia surrounding Patricia's musical history. Once we've done that, we will unveil the recipe and food that I believe is truly and uniquely Pat Benatar's equal. Have a cup of Izzy's Coffee, have a listen, and don't forget to leave a review of us on Apple Podcasts. Cook on a rock out!

@benatargiraldo #patbenatar #neilgiraldo #MTV #rockandrollhalloffame #womenofrock #rickspringfield #rickderinger #classicrock #80srock #70srock #catcharisingstar #cathycerenka #greenpoint #brooklyn #musicandfood #recipe #tatertotcasserole #kielbasa #sauerkraut #cabbagerecipe tatertotcasserolerecipe #casserole #hotdish #sammyhagar #johnmellencamp #blondie

Vincent Damon Furnier is the inventor of shock rock, but we know him better as Alice Cooper. Avid golfer, devout christian, trouble maker and Hollywood Vampire, Alice has had a storied life. Today we get to know Alice a little better and piece together what food he is, in the made-up alternate food=band universe. Joining me for the journey is Charlie Schmid aka Del Judas. He is a life long Alice Cooper aficionado and the perfect pairing for this conversation. Join us as we trace the band all the way to the beginning, back to Phoenix Arizona, where the members of the band ran on the track team, up through his drunken early days, to present moment. Have a cup of Izzy's Coffee, our proud sponsor. Cook on and rock out!

#Alicecooper #shockrock #dennisdunaway #heavymetal #hollywoodvampire #glamrock #golf #deviledeggs #horror #glenbuxton #neilsmith #Michaelbruce #Thespiders #nazz #classicrock #shoolsout