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Rock 'n' Roll Grad School

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Does the world really need another music podcast? Yes, it needs this one.Rock ‘n’ Roll Grad School brings audiences along on a ride that feels like a late-night conversation on a tour bus traveling to the next gig.

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S1 · E291
October 28 · 47 min
Rock n' Roll Grad School Episode #291 Spare Parts 81
Friends since college, Bob and Jim started writing songs together shortly after meeting. And they haven't stopped since. Using AI to orchestrate their work, their band Spare Parts 81 is offering their music to listeners on Spotify. Check them out here, or follow them on Facebook.
S1 · E290
October 21 · 41 min
Rock n' Roll Grad School Episode #290 Harry Waters
We first became aware of the work of Harry Waters by seeing him play with Les Claypool and the Claypool Lennon Delirium. Starting next year, Harry is taking to the road with his own band, performing the music of Pink Floyd in a show presented by his father, Pink Floyd bassist Roger Waters. For more information on Harry's work, or the upcoming Legacy tour, check out his website.
S1 · E289
September 23 · 33 min
Rock n' Roll Grad School Episode #289 The Rocky Horror Picture Show's Barry Bostwick
This week, we visit our sister show, Why? and talk about one of the most popular movie musicals of all time. How can you not love The Rocky Horror Picture Show? And, even though he's not everyone's favorite, how can you not at least have a soft spot in your heart for Barry Bostwick's Brad Majors? This October, Barry, Patricia Quinn ("Magenta" in the movie) and Nell Campbell (the one and only "Little Nell") are taking the film on the road and celebrating the movie live and in person. For more information and dates, check out the show's website.
S1 · E288
September 16 · 38 min
Rock n' Roll Grad School Episode #288 Night Laser
Do you like hard rock and metal? You'll love Night Laser. The Hamburg-based band is just about to release their 5th full-length record. For more information, you can check out the band's website. Plus, we have a special announcement about a big event we're doing!
S1 · E287
September 9 · 39 min
Rock n' Roll Grad School Episode #287 Legs McNeil
Legs McNeil is a writer who was there for many great moments in the history of music. Now, the co-author of "Please Kill Me," is telling his own story with "Resident Punk." It's a blast. For more information, check out Legs' substack.
S1 · E286
September 2 · 40 min
Rock n' Roll Grad School Episode #286 Vered Benhorin
Vered Benhorin writes songs for families and her latest album is a collaboration with her son. "Adorable You" is a unique collaboration and children's music for people who don't like children's music. For more information, check out her website.
S1 · E285
August 26 · 32 min
Rock n' Roll Grad School Episode #285- Joyous Wolf
Joyous Wolf is rock and roll. Their debut record just came out and it is a blast. We talked with their guitarist Blake Allard. For more information, check out their website.
S1 · E284
August 19 · 32 min
Rock n' Roll Grad School Episode #284- Kamelot
To listen to a Kamelot record is to go on a journey. And their new record, "Dark Asylum," is a new approach to the storytelling that fans have come to love. We sat down with founding member Thomas Youngblood. For more information and to get your copy of "Dark Asylum," check out the band's website.
S2 · E283
August 12 · 31 min
Rock n' Roll Grad School Episode #283- Audrey Horne
First, there's the name. It's great. Let's get that out of the way. And then there's the new record from this band called Audrey Horne. It's great too. For more information, follow them on Facebook.
S1 · E282
August 5 · 37 min
Rock n' Roll Grad School Episode #282- Mike Vos
Mike Vos is a photographer and musician. His first album "A Thin Wall of Vellum" is coming out next month. We talked with Mike about his music and his photography and where the two intersect. For more information and to order his record, check out his website.
S1 · E281
July 29 · 38 min
Rock n' Roll Grad School Episode #281- Primus' John Hoffman
This week we sit down with Primus drummer John Hoffman. Hoffer got the job after being selected among thousands of applicants for the job and going through the band's interstellar drum derby. For more information about the European tour, or the new EP "The Ol' Grizz," check out the band's website.
S1 · E280
July 22 · 33 min
Rock n' Roll Grad School Episode #280- Hannah Wicklund
Musician Hannah Wicklund is truly coming into her own with her new record, "War on Women," out next month. We talked with her about the fight to control her music and the power she has found from the people all around her. For more information and to order the record, check out her website.
S1 · E279
July 15 · 48 min
Rock n' Roll Grad School Episode #279- Do What You Fear Most- Richie Unterberger on the Velvet Underground
Richie Unterberger has written maybe the definitive biography of the Velvet Underground. Clearly, we're fans. We talked with Richie about the writing of the book and the vast amounts of research he did to put it all together. For more information, you can check out Richie's website.
S1 · E288
July 1 · 29 min
Rock n' Roll Grad School Episode #278- Love Jones
They first hit with an appearance on the "Swingers" soundtrack. Now, they're releasing their newest record and proving that they still have things to say. We talked with Jonathan and Ben from Love Jones. Their new album, "The Greatest Show on Earth" is available now. For more information, check out their website.
S1 · E277
June 24 · 35 min
Rock n' Roll Grad School Episode #277- Wayne Gerard is back!
This week we sit down again with guitarist to talk about the upcoming Outlaw Country Festival dates he's playing as a member of Don Was' Pan Detroit Ensemble. Plus, we talk about Wayne's new music project, Big Tent. For more information, you can also follow Wayne on Instagram.
S1 · E276
June 10 · 31 min
Rock n' Roll Grad School Episode #276- Sly and the Family Stone's Jerry Martini
Jerry Martini has had a fascinating career. He helped put together Sly and the Family Stone. He's played with Prince. He's still touring with the Family Stone Band. For more information and tour dates, check out their website.
S1 · E275
June 3 · 37 min
Rock n' Roll Grad School Episode #275- Tesla's Dave Rude
This week we sit down with Tesla guitarist Dave Rude to talk about the new album, "Homage" and the summer tour with Motley Crue and Extreme. The record is out on July 17th, coincidentally, the same date the tour kicks off. For more information, check out the band's website and if you want to see what faces Dave makes on his thumbnail photos, check out his YouTube page.
S1 · E274
May 27 · 33 min
Rock n' Roll Grad School Episode #274- The Question
The Question are LA power pop royalty. After being unavailable on-line, their three EPs are now streaming and available to purchase on BandCamp. (And in even better news, there's more music coming soon!) For more information, check out their website.
S1 · E273
May 20 · 46 min
Rock n' Roll Grad School Episode #273- Producer Robert Margouleff
Robert Margouleff has some amazing stories to tell. From his early days pushing the limits of synthesizers and what sounds you could create, to working with Stevie Wonder to create some of the best music, not only of his career, but of all time. Oh, and he also worked with Devo. Robert has written a memoir called "Shaping Sound," it is out now and you should get it. For more information, check out Robert's website.
S1 · E272
May 13 · 40 min
Rock n' Roll Grad School Episode #272- Big D and the Kids Table
Big D and the Kids Table have been turning out their brand of ska for sometime now. And their newest record The Good Ole American Saturday Night is coming out June 12th. We sat down with lead singer David McWane to talk about the record, touring, name dropping and various locations in Allston, Massachusetts. For more information, check out the band's website, or follow them on Facebook.

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