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Out of the Main Tom Nixon and John Nixon
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“Out of the Main” is a podcast celebrating one of the most proficient and accomplished eras of musicianship and studio production, including yacht rock, west coast AOR, and related sophisticated music from the 1970s and 80s. “Out of the Main” was launched by two of the era's biggest fans—both musicians themselves—who, like a growing wave of aficionados all around the world, have been exploring the history, the enjoyment, and now the future potential of the West Coast sound, even as it continues to this day.
Join the revelry. Partake in the nostalgia. Tune in to artist interviews. Discover Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/outofthemain/support
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S5.E21: Let’s Make a Summer Playlist!
Tom and John make a playlist for their summer listening pleasure (and yours). BUT, this is not just a pick your favorite summer jams and construct the ultimate playlist. Instead, Tom and John each present the other with head-to-head matchups, and only one song survives. In a variation of “Death Is Not an Option,” there are some real heartbreakers in these matchups, and we are forced to choose the impossible. Who makes the cut? Tune in to find out!
When you’re done, you can spin the soul survivors here: “Out of the Main Summer Sunshine”
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References and Related:
Playlist of songs featured on Out of the Main
John’s Spotify Yacht Rock Playlist
Tom’s Spotify Yacht Rock Playlist
Intro/outro: Stock Music “We’re Here” composed by John H. Nixon (BMI)
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The Mainland: OutoftheMain.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yachtrockpodcast
Twitter: https://twitter.com/outofthemain
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@outofthemain
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“Born at Sea. Raised on Radio.”
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S5.E20: Who Is Nile Rodgers?
How much do you know about Nile Rodgers? Some may not even know the name. Some may know him as accomplished rhythm guitarist. But how much do you really know about his prolific catalogue as a producer and first-call session cat? There’s a lot we didn’t know about this six-time-Grammy-winning hall-of-famer, and maybe much for you to discover as well.
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References and Related:
Playlist of songs featured on Out of the Main
John’s Spotify Yacht Rock Playlist
Tom’s Spotify Yacht Rock Playlist
Intro/outro: Stock Music “We’re Here” composed by John H. Nixon (BMI)
Find and Follow:
The Mainland: OutoftheMain.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yachtrockpodcast
Twitter: https://twitter.com/outofthemain
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@outofthemain
Support the Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/outofthemain
“Born at Sea. Raised on Radio.”
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S5.E19: The Road to the Vinyl Four
Tom and John kick off a multi-episode tournament that will conclude in March 2025: The Vinyl Four!
We have created a bracket of 64 albums that represent, in our view, the most influential albums, not of ALL time, but of OUR time: essentially 1975 to 1985, sticking mostly within AOR pop rock. Throughout this season and the beginning of next, we’ll invite guest judges on to help us arrive at the biggest album of the era, as selected by lovers of music from the 70s and 80s. Who will emerge as The Vinyl Four? Follow the vinyl-brick road to find out!
Lightning Round References:
John’s “Legendary Guitar Solos” playlist
Tom’s “Yachty Ballads” playlist
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References and Related:
Playlist of songs featured on Out of the Main
John’s Spotify Yacht Rock Playlist
Tom’s Spotify Yacht Rock Playlist
Intro/outro: Stock Music “We’re Here” composed by John H. Nixon (BMI)
Find and Follow:
The Mainland: OutoftheMain.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yachtrockpodcast
Twitter: https://twitter.com/outofthemain
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@outofthemain
Support the Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/outofthemain
“Born at Sea. Raised on Radio.”
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S5.E18: Out of the Main Comes Alive at Budokan
Just in time for outdoor live concert season, Tom surprised John with a fun question to ponder: What songs are more famous for their live versions than the original studio version?
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References and Related:
Playlist of songs featured on Out of the Main
John’s Spotify Yacht Rock Playlist
Tom’s Spotify Yacht Rock Playlist
Intro/outro: Stock Music “We’re Here” composed by John H. Nixon (BMI)
Find and Follow:
The Mainland: OutoftheMain.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yachtrockpodcast
Twitter: https://twitter.com/outofthemain
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@outofthemain
Support the Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/outofthemain
“Born at Sea. Raised on Radio.”
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S5.E17: Back to Bass Licks, with Lars-Erik Dahle
Known to modern yacht rockers as Ole Borud’s bass player, Lars-Erik Dahle joins the podcast to walk listeners through some of the most iconic bass lines in yacht rock and beyond. Lars-Erik brings his axe with him to demonstrate live what some of these licks are and who his favorite bassists are. After spending three weeks focusing on the drums, Tom is more than happy to turn our attention to the rhythm section’s “better half.”
Check out Lars-Erik’s playlist of YouTube videos here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVNo97qwyDm9hpWhzrMeqMz-FNgh1Yo3j
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References and Related:
Playlist of songs featured on Out of the Main
John’s Spotify Yacht Rock Playlist
Tom’s Spotify Yacht Rock Playlist
Intro/outro: Stock Music “We’re Here” composed by John H. Nixon (BMI)
Find and Follow:
The Mainland: OutoftheMain.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yachtrockpodcast
Twitter: https://twitter.com/outofthemain
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@outofthemain
Support the Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/outofthemain
“Born at Sea. Raised on Radio.”
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S5.E16: In Session, with Tris Imboden
He's back! In what has become an annual tradition, the great session drummer Tris Imboden returns to the podcast, this time to walk Tom and John through a behind-the-scenes look at a typical session from the golden era. From before you even get the call, all the way through to collecting the Grammy, what goes into cutting the tracks that live on in memoriam forever?
Tune in this week to hear the general story, as well as specific memories Tris shares that may shed some new light on old classics we've known our entire lives!
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References and Related:
Playlist of songs featured on Out of the Main
John’s Spotify Yacht Rock Playlist
Tom’s Spotify Yacht Rock Playlist
Intro/outro: Stock Music “We’re Here” composed by John H. Nixon (BMI)
Find and Follow:
The Mainland: OutoftheMain.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yachtrockpodcast
Twitter: https://twitter.com/outofthemain
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@outofthemain
Support the Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/outofthemain
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/outofthemain/support
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