A Talk with the Artist: Terry Draper
Retro Rock Roundup with Mike and Jeremy Wiles
Release Date: 06/01/2021
Interview with Joe Deninzon of Stratopheerius
Retro Rock Roundup with Mike and Jeremy Wiles
In this episode, we speak with rock violinist Joe Deninzon. Hailed as the "Jimi Hendrix of Violin", Joe has played with great artists including Bruce Springsteen, The Who, Ritchie Blackmore, and many others. In 2023, he was selected as the new violinist for Kansas, and he has his own excellent band, Stratopheerius. We discuss his musical journey, playing with Kansas, and Statopheerius' latest album, Imposter.
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Heavy Metal Week Episode #3 - Interview with Joe Miller, founder of Defenders of The Faith metal webzine
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Heavy Metal Week Episode #3 - We speak with Joe Miller, founder of the great Defenders Of The Faith heavy metal wehzine and lead singer for Dreamline - A Tribute To Rush. We discuss his inspiration in founding this webzine, his recent experience seeing Black Sabbath and Ozzy's last show in Birmingham, and his musical journey that led to him singing in a Rush tribute band.
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Heavy Metal Week Episode #2 - Interview with Andi Deris of Helloween
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It's Heavy Metal Week on Retro Rock Roundup! In Episode #2, we speak with Andi Deris, one of the three lead vocalists of the legendary heavy metal band Helloween. We discuss the bands 40th Anniversary and their latest album, Giants and Monsters.
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Heavy Metal Week Episode #1 - Interview with Daniel Bukszpan, author of Iron Maiden At 50
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Welcome to Heavy Metal Week on Retro Rock Roundup. In episode #1 we speak with author Daniel Bukszpan about his latest great Quarto Publishing book, Iron Maiden At 50. We also discuss the recent passing of Ozzy Osbourne.
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New Music Friday - Interview with Anthony from Sounds Of The Good Life
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In this New Music Friday episode, we speak with Anthony Doughty, lead singer and guitarist with Sounds Of The Good Life, one of the hottest "Vintage Rock" bands in the Chicagoland area. We discuss the bands formation, last years excellent EP, New Horizons and their latest single "Tonight".
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Jeremy and Mike Deep Dive into Bruce Springsteen's Lost Tracks II Box Set
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In part 2 or 2 episodes focusing on Bruce Springsteen's Lost Tracks II Box Set, Jeremy and Mike deep dive into the box set and give you a "Cliff 's Notes" overview of this seven-album juggernaut.
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Interview with former Bruce Springsteen guitarist, Shane Fontayne
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In part 1 or 2 episodes focusing on Bruce Springsteen's Lost Tracks II Box Set, we speak with veteran guitarist and Bruce Springsteen's former band member, Shane Fontayne. We discuss Shane's work with Bruce in the 90's and his participation in Bruce's "Streets of Philadelphia Sessions" album from the Lost Tracks II Box Set.
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Interview with Pangaea
Retro Rock Roundup with Mike and Jeremy Wiles
In this episode, we speak with Corey and Ron of Pangaea. Pangaea has been making incredible rock music since 1989. We discuss their latest album, The Reckoning.
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Interview with Punk Rock Singer/Songwriter Kate Fagan
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In this episode, we speak with Kate Fagan, who was very influential in the early 80's Chicago Punk Rock scene. Her independant single I Don't Wanna Be Too Cool, was one of top selling independant singles of the era. She went on to open for bands like The Clash and The English Beat with her ska band, Heavy Manners. Kate is still writing and performing today and we discuss her latest music and upcoming performances.
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Interview with Mark Brend, author of Down River In Search of David Ackles
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Who is David Ackles?? He was a groundbreaking singer-songwriter in the late 1960s and early 1970s who released four critically acclaimed albums and then seemingly disappeared. We speak with author Mark Brend who has written a great book on David's life called Down River In Search of David Ackles.
info_outlineThis week Mike and Jeremy talk to an amazing musician and the Precustioninst for Klaatu Terry Draper.