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In this episode of Tunemate’s podcast, join Ray and Marc as they countdown their top five Tina Turner songs.  Celebrate the music of the queen of rock and twice elected Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee. Listen to see if your favorite song made the list.

Since the beginning of human civilization, the art of street performers has captivated us. In the latest episode of Tunesmate, discover musician Greg who describes the art of busking. Find out where to start, what it takes, and how to be a successful street musician as Greg breaks it down. Discover more about his music and support this inspiring artist at their website https://gregplusguitar.com/.

In this episode of Tunemate’s podcast, join Ray and Marc as they countdown their top five Willie Nelson songs.  Celebrate the music of this country artist on their 90th birthday. Listen to see if your favorite song made the list.

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On the latest episode of Tunesmate, listen to a conversation with author Greg Renoff and his retrospective on Eddie Van Halen. Greg is the author of The Big Tent: The Traveling Circus in Georgia, Van Halen Rising: How a Southern California Backyard Party Band Saved Heavy Metal, and Ted Templeman: A Platinum Producer’s Life in Music. During the interview, we contemplate why Eddie made specific decisions like not continuing Van Halen III and why the group is releasing a live album as the first remastered album from the Hagar era. 

Discover the dynamic duo of actor, producer, director Todd Thompson, composer, songwriter, and musician Colin O'Malley. Tune in to hear how Colin and Todd work together to create engaging stories that inspire and leave you humming the theme song. They had an Emmy nomination for the film Woman in Motion, a documentary accounting how Nichelle Nichols, Uhura from Star Trek, paved the way for diversity and inclusion in the space program. In their latest film, Pre Fab!, listen to how they produced the story of Colin Hanton, his drums, and a band that would evolve into the most influential band in music history - The Beatles!

In this episode of Tunemate's podcast, join Ray and Marc as they countdown their top five Kenny Loggins songs.  Celebrate the music of this 1980s movie soundtrack artist on their 75th birthday. Listen to see if your favorite song made the list.

Join Ray and Marc as they count down the top tunes from 2022.  What made your top five song list from the year? Harry Styles, The Killers, Kate Bush, OneRepublic, and Arcade Fire all made an impact. Reflect back on the year in music and what will be remembered with Tunesmate.

Brian Lisik returns to the Tunesmate podcast to discuss his new live album Hotsy Totsy with his band Hard Legs. Discover how this musician created this live energetic straightforward rock and roll record and what inspires him to create new music. With tracks like "The Poor Kids", "Monk", "Normalcy", and "Under The Boardwalk" - this album is a fun ride because it feels as if you are in the front row at a concert. Check out more about this artist on his website.

In this episode, join Ray and Marc as they celebrate the 40th anniversary of Michael Jackson's album Thriller. Listen as they break down each song on this international best-seller which propelled The King of Pop to the top. The album includes "Beat It", "Billie Jean", "The Girl Is Mine", "P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing)", Wanna Be Startin' Somethin'", and the title track "Thriller".

Discover Minneapolis folk-rock singer and songwriter Luke LeBlanc and how he created his latest album Fugue State. Listen to how he tried new sounds and collaborated with musicians to produce a unique sound. During the interview, he tells the story behind the tracks "Slide On Over", "Walking Days", and "When I Walk With You".