Rock 102 Morning Show Podcasts

Baxie talks with Mark Burgess from The Chameleons! While The Chameleons were, perhaps, one of the most overlooked bands of the 80's, many believe that their greatness should have put them in the same conversation as The Cure, The Smiths, and New Order. I happen to be one of those people. Mark talks about that and a whole lot more. This includes an in-depth discussion about the release of their first set of new music in 20 years! Their upcoming album is slated to come out later this year! As a fan of The Chameleons for nearly 40 years--it was a real treat to speak with the leader of one of my all-time favorite bands! Available on Apple Podcasts, SoundCloud, Spotify, and on the Rock102 website. Brought to you by Metro Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Chicopee

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Baxie talks to two-time Grammy Award nominee Tracy Bonham! In this episode Tracy talks about her upcoming album "Damn the Sky (For Being so Wide)" which is due to be released this Fall. Tracy also talks about her years in Boston as well as the success of her single "Mother, Mother" from her 1993 debut album "The Burdens of Being Upright". We even talk about the unbelievable story behind what came next! Amazing! Listen on Apple Podcasts, SoundCloud, Spotify, and on the Rock102 website! Brought to you by Metro Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Chicopee

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Baxie talks with 80’s Pop/New Wave/MTV sensation Belouis Some! In this interview Belouis (ne: Neville Keighly) talks about his fascinating journey from being a virtually ignored solo artist to recording his first album in 1985 with the likes of Carlos Alomar and Earl Slick (both from David Bowie’s band) as well as Bernard Edwards and Tony Thompson from Chic. That first album would yield two international hits (“Imagination” and the title track “Some People). Belouis talks about the release of his controversial music videos and about being handpicked to support Queen on tour the following year. He also talks openly about walking away from music in 1995 and why he made an incredible comeback after 24 years! Belouis Some was to begin touring the US with The Alarm and Jay Ashton’s Gene Loved Jezebel later this month! That tour which as to include stops in Northampton and New Haven has been postponed. But the Belouis Some story is so amazing that it needs to be told! Listen on Apple Podcasts, SoundCloud, Spotify, and on the Rock102 website Brought to you by Metro Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram of Chicopee!

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After 37 years, Baxie finally gets to set the record straight with Jack Hues of Wang Chung! After being forcibly ejected from a Wang Chung show in 1987 speaks with Jack about that night and how he was unfairly implicated by The Beastie Boys! Jack then talks about the band, the hits, UFO's, new music, and about the "Abducted by the 80's Tour" (with Naked Eyes, The Motels, Animotion, and Men Without Hats). It's an amazingly stirring redemption tale that you should not miss! Available on Apple Podcasts, SoundCloud, Spotify, and on the Rock102 website! Brought to you by Metro Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Chicopee!

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Baxie talks to guitar legend Uli Jon Roth! In 1973, Uli Jon Roth replaced Michael Schenker as the lead guitarist for the Scorpions. For the next five years, Uli would cement his place as one of the most gifted guitar wizards of his (or any generation). Just listen to his performance "Sails of Charon" from the 1977 album "Taken By Force"! Uli talks about his years with the band, his continued friendship with his former bandmates, and about leaving the band to form the band Electric Sun! Uli talks in depth about the difference between European guitarist and the rest of the world. We even talk about the development of Sky Guitars---his own line of incredibly inventive high-end guitars! Absolutely fascinating stuff! Listen on Apple Podcasts, SoundCloud, Spotify, and on the Rock102 website! NOTE: Uli will be appearing at The Narrows in Fall River on April 25th and at the Music Room in West Yarmouth on May 1st! Brought to you by Metro Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Chicopee

Baxie talks to Steve Kilbey of The Church! Steve not only talks about the band's new album "Eros Zeta and the Perfumed Guitars", he also talks about the band's other records as well. With more than 27 album (and dozens of solo release), Steve Kilbey is an insanely prolific songwriter who has written more that 1,000 songs over the course of his career. Steve talks openly about playing live, leaving Australia, and fighting more than his share of demons. We also talk about the band's biggest hit, Under the Milky Way (1988). Listen on Apple Podcasts, SoundCloud, Spotify, and on the Rock102 website. Brought to you by Metro Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Chicopee

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Baxie talks to Kerry Alexander from the Minneapolis Indie Rock band Bad Bad Hats! For the last 12 years Kerry, along with her husband Chris Hoge, have been releasing a fist full of excellent pop records. They will be releasing their self-titled fourth album this week--and it's arguably the best record of their career. With singles like "My Heart Your Heart" and "TPA", Bad Bad Hats is about to hit the road. That includes stops at the Brighton Music Hall in Alston, Mass on May 13th and at The Drake in Amherst on the following night. They'll also be heading out to their first tour of Europe later this summer! Listen on Apple Podcasts, SoundCloud, Spotify, and on the Rock102 website! Brought to you by Metro Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Chicopee

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Baxie talks to former XTC drummer Terry Chambers! Terry and his band EXTC are returning to the US this month--playing XTC songs that have not been played live in more than four decades! Terry talks about returning to the States, playing live, and about his years with XTC. He also talks about the influence that his playing would have on music throughout the 1980's! Absolutely amazing! EXTC will be at the Space Ballroom in Hamden CT on April 26th, The Met in Pawtucket, RI on April 29th, and at the City Winery in Boston on April 30th. Listen on Apple Podcasts, SoundCloud, Spotify, and on the Rock102 website. Sponsored by Metro Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Chicopee!

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Baxie talks to Bill Janovitz from Buffalo Tom! Bill not only talks about the band's upcoming album "Jump Rope" (available on May 31st), he also talks about the band's early roots on the UMASS campus. We also talk at length about his biography "Leon Russell: Master of Space and Time's Journey Through Rock & Roll". The book, which came out last year, is a NY TImes best seller. And he already working on his next project--a biography about The Cars! Listen on Apple Podcasts, SoundCloud, Spotify, and on the Rock102 website! Sponsored by Metro Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Chicopee

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Baxie talks to Courtney Taylor Taylor from The Dandy Warhols! Courtney not only talks about the band's history but also about their new album "Rock Maker"--which is arguably among the best of their almost 30-year career! It also includes some incredible appearances from Slash from Guns N Roses, Black Francis from The Pixies, and Debbie Harry from Blondie! Just awesome! Listen on Apple Podcasts, SoundCloud, Spotify, and on the Rock102 website! Brought to you by Metro Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Chicopee!

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Baxie talks to singer Pearl Harbour from Pearl Harbour & The Explosions! In 1979, Pearl and her band released their self-titled debut album which spawned the New Wave hit, "Drivin'". Unfortunately, due to musical difference, the band broke up before recording a follow up record. In 1980, Pearl released her first Rockabilly solo album, "Don't Follow Me. I'm Lost Too". The backup band on that record included Mick Jones, Topper Headon, and her future husband Paul Simonon of The Clash! The album, which is finally being reissued by Liberation Hall records is terrific. But the story behind that record is even more incredible! Listen on Apple Podcasts, SoundCloud, Spotify, and on the Rock102 website! Brought to you by Metro Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Chicopee

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Baxie talks to former lead singer for the Mighty Mighty Bosstones, Dickey Barrett! Dickey not only talks about the band and about it's unfortunate break up, he also talks about his new band The Defiant (featuring former members of The Offspring and Smash Mouth). Their self-titled debut album, which came out last Fall, is a real blast! Dickey also talks about his career in radio and about being the former announcer on The Jimmy Kimmel show for 20 years! Very cool! Now available on Apple Podcast, SoundCloud, Spotify, and on the Rock102 website! Brought to you by Metro Chrysler Dodger Jeep Ram in Chicopee!

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Baxie talks to singer/author/actor/film maker Jack Grisham from the legendary Long Beach, California hardcore band TSOL! Jack not only talks about the band, their 12th album "A-Side Graffiti, the TSOL documentary "Ignore Heroes", and the story of when Punk hit the California suburbs. He also talks about the confrontation and violence that it often provoked. More importantly, Jack openly talks about he's battled his own demons and has fought to remain sober for the last 35 years! An absolutely incredible story! Listen on Apple Podcasts, SoundCloud, Spotify, and on the Rock102 website. Brought to you by Metro Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram in Chicopee!

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Baxie welcomes back 4-time Grammy award winning producer Cheryl Pawelski from Omnivore Recordings. Cheryl's more recent Grammy Award was for Best Historical Album for the amazing 7-CD box set entitled, "Written in Their Soul: The Stax Songwriter Demos". This was a project that took Cheryl more than 17 years to compile and produce. It's a collection of nearly 150 demos that were recorded by the original songwriters for Stax Records. Many of these songs went on to become hits for Otis Redding, Wilson Pickett, Sam & Dave, Isaac Hayse, The Staples Singers, and many more. Many of these tracks have never been released in any form until now. And the results are absolutely brilliant. Cheryl not only talks about the box set and it's two Grammy awards (including one for best album notes), but she also talks about some of the incredible releases that are available on Omnivore Recordings. Listen on Apple Podcasts, SoundCloud, Spotify, and on the Rock102 website. Brought to you by Metro Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram in Chicopee

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Baxie talks to singer/songwriter/poet Mariel Loveland from band Candy Hearts. Since 2009, Mariel has enjoyed a successful career in spite of facing the difficulties of an industry that often treats female artists with a shocking amount of discrimination and abusiveness. In this interview Mariel talks about some of the treatment that she's faced (from both music industry insiders and from other artists). She also talks about the backlash she faced when she chose to speak about it publicly. Thankfully, Mariel has endured and has just released her first solo album "Make Me Smile" under the name Best Ex--which is arguably the best record of her career! This is an amazing interview with a highly respected and fiercely talented artist. Just awesome! Listen on Apple Podcasts, SoundCloud, Spotify, and on the Rock102 website. Brought to you by Metro Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram in Chicopee.

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Baxie talks to the up-and-coming Reign LaFrenier from the band Bluphoria. Reign is the 22-year-old lead singer/songwriter/and guitar player for the band whose self-titled debut album came out last fall to great reviews. Reign talks about leading a multi-cultural band that plays a Wild combination of blues and psychedelic rock. Available on Apple Podcasts, SoundCloud, Spotify, and on the Rock102 website. Brought to you by Metro Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram in Chicopee! Brought to you by Metro Chysler Dodge Jeep Ram in Chicopee

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Baxie talks to guitarist Jim Fairchild from the band Grandaddy. Jim not only talks about being in the band since the mid 90’s, he also talks about being a touring member of the band Modest Mouse, Johnny Marr from The Smiths, and about his accomplished solo work (which includes his new album “Everything on Memory” with the band Small Isles). He’s also the A&R Director of Danger Bird records. Very interesting stuff. Listen and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, SoundCloud, Spotify, and on the Rock102 website.

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Baxie welcomes back Jim Skafish! In 1983, Jim’s band, Skafish, presented their second album, “The Conversation” to IRS Records president Miles Copeland. Just two years after promoting Skafish as a groundbreaking genius, IRS rejected 8 of the 11 songs on the record for being too controversial. For the last 40 years Jim Skafish has fought to regain the rights to his own music which had been largely out of print and unavailable since 1985. Jim has not only released his self-titled debut album from 1979, he has just released the entire second album–including all 8 of the songs that were rejected–which can now be heard for the very first time in the reissued entitled “The Conversation & The Rejects”. An incredible story from one of music’s true originals. Available on Apple Podcasts, SoundCloud, Spotify, and on the Rock102 website.

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