Retro Rock Roundup with Mike and Jeremy Wiles

A podcast where we delve into anything and everything classic rock

Interview with Singer/Keyboardist Teresa James 06/24/2025

Interview with Singer/Keyboardist Teresa James In this episode we speak with Singer/Keyboardist Teresa James. Teresa's band, The Rhythm Tramps, is LA's hottest blues band. We also discuss her solo work as well as her recent performances with Our House - The Music of CSN&Y. /episode/index/show/retrorockroundup/id/37054230

Interview with Todd Pipes of Deep Blue Something 06/17/2025

Interview with Todd Pipes of Deep Blue Something 30 years after taking the world by storm with their hit Breakfast At Tiffanys, Deep Blue Something is still making great music! We speak with founding member Todd Pipes about the groups journey and their latest excellent album Lunar Phase. /episode/index/show/retrorockroundup/id/36998560

Interview with Kael Mboya of Ascendant 06/10/2025

Interview with Kael Mboya of Ascendant In this episode, we speak with Kael Mboya of Ascendant. Kael formed Ascendant 25 years ago with of some of the greatest musicians in the industry and craft the most uplifting R & B music around. We talk to Kael about his band's evolution and their latest single Loved Saved My Life. /episode/index/show/retrorockroundup/id/36931500

New Music Friday with Burn The Jukebox 06/06/2025

New Music Friday with Burn The Jukebox In this New Music Friday episode, the members of Burn The Jukebox join us to talk about the newest member of their band, Luke Hoffman, their two-guitar, harder-edge sound, and their upcoming summer tour! /episode/index/show/retrorockroundup/id/36882580

Interview with Jim Messina 06/03/2025

Interview with Jim Messina In this episode, we speak with Singer/Songwriter/Producer Jim Messina. We discuss how he came about partnering with Kenny Loggins as Loggins and Messina in the early 1970s and selling 16 million albums. We also discuss his earlier career with Buffalo Springfield, Poco, his post-Loggins and Messina solo career, and his current tour with his band, The Road Runners. /episode/index/show/retrorockroundup/id/36826235

New Music Friday with Secret Monkey Weekend 05/30/2025

New Music Friday with Secret Monkey Weekend In this New Music Friday episode, we speak with Jefferson, Ella and Lila of Secret Monkey Weekend, the great family power pop trio that's taking North Carolina by storm. We discuss their excellent new album Lemon Drop Hammer. that was produced by former R.E.M. producer Don Dixon. /episode/index/show/retrorockroundup/id/36782275

Interview with Ron Onesti, President of Onesti Entertainment 05/27/2025

Interview with Ron Onesti, President of Onesti Entertainment In this episode, we speak with Ron Onesti, President of Onesti Entertainment, which operates two of the best concert venues in Chicago: the Arcada Theatre and the Des Plaines Theatre. We talk to Ron about his rock and roll roots, why rock bands like to play at his venues, and how the two theaters are celebrating their 100th Anniversary! /episode/index/show/retrorockroundup/id/36722665

Author Interview - Sean Egan - Decade of Dissent - How 1960's Bob Dylan Changed The World 05/20/2025

Author Interview - Sean Egan - Decade of Dissent - How 1960's Bob Dylan Changed The World In this episode, we speak with noted author Sean Egan about his amazing new book, "Decade of Dissent, How 1960's Bob Dylan Changed The World". /episode/index/show/retrorockroundup/id/36635500

Interview with Jock Bartley of Firefall 05/13/2025

Interview with Jock Bartley of Firefall In this episode, we speak with Firefall founding member and lead guitarist Jock Bartley about the bands 50 year history and their latest album Friends and Famly 2. /episode/index/show/retrorockroundup/id/36539750

New Music Friday with Silver Dollar 05/09/2025

New Music Friday with Silver Dollar 100In this New Music Friday episode, we speak with Matt Cortez, lead singer and founding member of Silver Dollar, a great up-and-coming band from Chicago. The band performs an amazing blend of punk, heavy metal, and classic rock. We deep-dive into their self-titled debut album.10 /episode/index/show/retrorockroundup/id/36503925

Interview with rock authors and photographers Jim Summaria and Mark Plotnick 05/06/2025

Interview with rock authors and photographers Jim Summaria and Mark Plotnick In this episode we speak with authors and photographers Jim Summaria and Mark Plotnick about their excellent new book 70's Chicagoland Rock Concerts, a book that brings back to life amazing rock performances of the 70's with exclusive photos, history and more! /episode/index/show/retrorockroundup/id/36449010

Tribute to Roy Thomas Baker 04/29/2025

Tribute to Roy Thomas Baker In this episode, Mike and Jeremy pay tribute to legendary producer Roy Thomas Baker, who passed away earlier this month. We discuss his amazing run as a producer in the 70s where he produced multi-platinum albums for Queen, The Cars, Journey, Foreigner, and more! /episode/index/show/retrorockroundup/id/36344725

Interview with Derek Shulman of Gentle Giant 04/22/2025

Interview with Derek Shulman of Gentle Giant In this episode, we speak with Derek Shulman, founding member and multi-instrumentalist of the legendary 70's prog rock band Gentle Giant. We discuss the band's career and the re-release of their 1977 groundbreaking live album, Playing The Fool. /episode/index/show/retrorockroundup/id/36256765

"I've Got The Blues" Bonus Thursday with Chicago Blues man Rob "The Wild Boar" Moore 04/17/2025

"I've Got The Blues" Bonus Thursday with Chicago Blues man Rob "The Wild Boar" Moore In this Bonus Episode, we speak with Chicago Blues man Rob "The Wild Boar" Moore about his latest solo album "Chicago Dog"! /episode/index/show/retrorockroundup/id/36200940

Interview with Singer/Songwriter Steve Postell 04/15/2025

Interview with Singer/Songwriter Steve Postell In this episode, we speak with Singer/Songwriter Steve Postell, who is best known for his work with The Immediate Family, David Crosby Band and Our House. We deep dive into Steve's excellent new solo album, Walking Through These Blues, and also discuss his upcoming tour as part of Our House - a tribute to Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young. /episode/index/show/retrorockroundup/id/36138980

Interview with Singer/Songwriter Jamie James 04/08/2025

Interview with Singer/Songwriter Jamie James In this episode we speak with veteran guitarist, songwriter and singer Jamie James. Jamie has been making great music for decades. We discuss his ground breaking early 80's rockabilly trio The Kingsbees, his collaborations with actors Harry Dean Stanton and Dennis Quaid and we deep dive into Jamie James new solo album Straight Up. /episode/index/show/retrorockroundup/id/36047040

Interview with Bryan Bassett of Foghat 04/01/2025

Interview with Bryan Bassett of Foghat In this episode, longtime guitarist for Foghat, Bryan Bassett returns to talk to us about the band's 50th Anniversary celebration of their iconic song Slow Ride. We also discuss their latest single and their upcoming live performances /episode/index/show/retrorockroundup/id/35953335

Interview with Rocket Stahr 03/25/2025

Interview with Rocket Stahr In this episode, we talk to singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist Rocket Stahr about his great animated rock opera Death Of A Rock Star. If you are into Glam Rock, 70s Rock, and Theater Rock, this episode is for you! /episode/index/show/retrorockroundup/id/35848495

Bonus Episode Thursday! Interview with Roger Boyd of Head East 03/20/2025

Bonus Episode Thursday! Interview with Roger Boyd of Head East In this Thursday Bonus Episode we talk with Roger Boyd, Keyboardist and founding member of Head East. We take a deep dive into debut album, Flat As A Pancake, which is celebrating it's 50th Anniversary this year We also discuss his upcoming performance at the Arcada Theater in St. Charles, IL. /episode/index/show/retrorockroundup/id/35784545

Bonus Episode Wednesday! - Interview with The Ex-Bombers and The League of Erics 03/19/2025

Bonus Episode Wednesday! - Interview with The Ex-Bombers and The League of Erics In this bonus episode, Cavetone Records recording artists, The Ex-Bombers and The League of Erics join me to discuss Caveton Records upcoming 17th Anniversary Concert! /episode/index/show/retrorockroundup/id/35721620

Interview with Lawrence Gowan of Styx 03/18/2025

Interview with Lawrence Gowan of Styx In this episode, the great Lawrence Gowan of Styx returns to talk to us about the upcoming Styx Brotherhood Of Rock summer tour where they will be playing their Grand Illusion album in it's entirety. We also discuss how the band has endured for 53 years and their upcoming new album. /episode/index/show/retrorockroundup/id/35721500

New Music Friday with Candy Cigarette 03/14/2025

New Music Friday with Candy Cigarette In this New Music Friday episode, we speak with the members of the great up and coming teen blues/rock band from Wisconsin, Candy Cigarette. Formed right before the pandemic, the band has released some blistering original songs including their latest single Revolution. /episode/index/show/retrorockroundup/id/35680995

An Interview with Jerry Smith of The Flock 03/11/2025

An Interview with Jerry Smith of The Flock In this episode, Jerry Smith, bassist and one of the founding members of the late 60's/early 70's Jazz/Rock band, The Flock returns to discuss their recent reuniting and their upcoming performance on March 22 at the Arcada Theatre in St. Charles, IL /episode/index/show/retrorockroundup/id/35620095

Interview with Paul Rappaport 03/04/2025

Interview with Paul Rappaport In this episode we speak with Paul Rappaport who had a storied 33 year career at Columbia Records during the golden age of rock. A legend of music promotion, Paul has just published a great book, Gliders Over Holllywood, which gives a dynamic never before told tales of his adventures with some of rock's elite, including The Rolling Stones, Pink Floyd, Bruce Springsteen, Billy Joel and many more! /episode/index/show/retrorockroundup/id/35521195

Interview with NYC singer/songwriter Willie Nile 02/25/2025

Interview with NYC singer/songwriter Willie Nile In this episode, legendary New York City rocker Willie Nile returns to talk about his recent appearance at the Light of Day concert with Bruce Springsteen and we also discuss his upcoming new album that you his fans can be a part of! Check this episode for more details! /episode/index/show/retrorockroundup/id/35415890

New Music Friday Interview with Dario Lorina of Dark Chapel 02/21/2025

New Music Friday Interview with Dario Lorina of Dark Chapel In this New Music Friday episode, we speak with veteran guitarist/singer Dario Lorina (Jani Lane, Zakk Wylde) about his new band Dark Chapel, and their upcoming debut album, Spirt In The Glass. /episode/index/show/retrorockroundup/id/35373130

Interview with The Kings 02/18/2025

Interview with The Kings In this episode, Diamond and Mr. Zero from the legendary band The Kings return to discuss the bands legacy, their latest album and their new single, A Rose For Your Stone. /episode/index/show/retrorockroundup/id/35321105

Interview with Malcolm Bruce of Sons of Cream 02/17/2025

Interview with Malcolm Bruce of Sons of Cream In this Monday Bonus Episode, we speak with Bassist and Multi Instrumentalist, Malcolm Bruce. Bruce is the son of the legendary Jack Bruce, and together with Kofi Baker (Ginger Baker's son), they have formed Sons Of Cream to explore the iconic music of their fathers. /episode/index/show/retrorockroundup/id/35312730

Interview with Singer/Songwriter Bruce Sudano 02/11/2025

Interview with Singer/Songwriter Bruce Sudano In this episode, we speak with singer/songwriter Bruce Sudano. Brue has been writing and co-writing award-winning songs for 6 decades for such artists as Tommy James, Brooklyn Dreams, Jermaine Jackson, and Dolly Parton. Bruce was married to Donna Summer for 3 decades before she death in 2012. He co-wrote many songs with Donna, including Bad Girls. He is still writing and performing today and we discuss his latest solo album Talkin' Ugly Truth, Tellin Pretty Lies. /episode/index/show/retrorockroundup/id/35231510

Interview with Singer/Songwriter Elizabeth Lee 02/04/2025

Interview with Singer/Songwriter Elizabeth Lee From her solo work to her collaboration with guitarist Martin Hauke to her gritty rock band Cozmic Mojo, singer/songwriter Elizabeth Lee has been making groundbreaking Americana music for over 2 decades. We talk to her about her incredible music and her upcoming projects. /episode/index/show/retrorockroundup/id/35135840

Retro Rock Roundup with Mike and Jeremy Wiles

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