DeepDives With Patrick Hemming

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Deep Dives into AOR & Melodic Rock over the last six decades.

  1. 1D AGO

    DeepDives: Led Zeppelin Inspired, 1972-1925

    I'm finally back with a new #DeepDives, the first proper episode of 2026. I've used the monster band Led Zeppelin as inspiration. Some of these artists and bands might wear their influence a little more obviously than others, but it's all in there.  Almost all of these artists have appeared in previous episodes, so if Led Zeppelin isn't your bag, there is still much on display to enjoy. I promise.  These songs range from 1972 to today. I hope you enjoy, and I'll be back here with a brand-new episode for your ears within three weeks. We'll be back in the 80's.   👊🤘

    3h 18m

  2. JAN 13

    DeepDives: Best Of 2025, Part Two

    Happy New Year, my friends! As promised, here is the second hour of my "Best Of 2025 DeepDives". The offerings were so plentiful in 2025 that I decided to produce the show in two separate sections to allow the music to be heard in a more manageable listening experience. Enjoy over two and a half hours of the best new Melodic Rock, AOR, Hi-Tech, Westcoast, PowerPop, Pop & Hard Rock 2025 had to offer! I'll see you in a couple of weeks for the next Dive! 🤘

    2h 37m

  3. JAN 12

    DeepDives: Best Of 2025, Part One

    Happy New Year, my friends! I hope this finds each and every one of you doing well after a busy holiday season. As promised, I'm back with the first hour (part 😁)    of my "Best Of 2025 DeepDives". The offerings were so plentiful in 2025 that I decided to produce the show in two separate sections to allow the music to be heard in a more manageable listening experience. All the genres are represented, if not all this hour, then in the next episode later in the week.  I'll see you in a couple of days with part two. It's so good to be back for another year of shows! 🤘

    2h 37m

  4. 12/16/2025

    DeepDives: AOR & Melodic Rock, 1982-1992

    Here you go, my friends, the final Dive of 2025. We're back diving in the crystal-clear waters of 80s AOR & Melodic Rock, along with some Rock, Pop & Hi-Tech for good measure. I'll be back in early 2026 with a 'Best of 2025' episode for your enjoyment. Until then, have a Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, and a Happy New Year!  Thanks for hanging out with me these last eight years! I'm just getting started! 🤘

    4h 43m

  5. 12/03/2025

    DeepDives: Christmas 2025

    Here are some of my favorite Christmas songs from across the years! I'll be back before the year is out with a brand new episode for your ears to enjoy!

    3h 46m

  6. 11/25/2025

    DeepDives: The Return

    After a few hit-and-miss weeks traveling to and from the Czech Republic I'm back with a proper DeepDives for your ears to enjoy as we're back in the fertile diving waters off the 1980s and early 1990s. This show was put together during one long plane ride from Zurich to Tampa. Holy cow, do I ever recommend choosing your own seat for long hauls like this. Trust me...Your ass will thank you. 😁 I'll be back in two weeks to lay my next escape onto your ears. In the meantime, enjoy almost five hours of primo AOR, Melodic Rock, Hi-Tech, and Westcoast curated by yours truly. 🤘

    4h 44m

  7. 10/30/2025

    DeepDives: Ace Frehley Tribute Show

    Two weeks ago I lost one of my greatest friends. On that same day I also lost one of my greatest musical heroes. This is an episode I never wanted to have to make. Certainly not under these circumstances. My friend James and I saw KISS back in '92 on the Revenge tour. Long after Ace had left the band and four years before he rejoined, only to leave once again in 2001. It was a terrific show but the memories I hold dearest about that night are not about the killer stage. They are not about the kick ass setlist. They are not about meeting the band before the gig. They are about a night of camaraderie with one of the greatest friends I have ever been blessed with. To say putting this show together was cathartic is an understatement. Time has a sinister way of shading what's really important in life. Jobs, commitments and general b******t kept getting in the way of connecting like we used to. I wish I knew then what I know now. But, that's not how life works. The way it works is that you hopefully learn from your mistakes and regrets and move forward a wiser person. All of this is to say I miss my friend and while I may not have the time back that I lost I'll cherish the time with the friends that are still here all the more. Old and new. After Elvis Golden Records, KISS Alive was the second album I ever bought with my own money. The year was 1978, the summer between third and fourth grade. By the time 1979's Dynasty rolled around I had already bough most of the band's back catalog and I continued to buy each new album the week or day they were released. When the band splintered and new members replaced old members I bought each and every solo album from the former members. I say this with complete objectivity...no member of the band, original four or otherwise, released a grater collection of solo material than Ace Frehley. Not every album was a winner, I'm looking at you Second Sighting, but each one had at least a handful of outstanding songs on offer. For this episode I've curated my faveorite Ace Frehley songs across his 51 year career. I've chosen songs from the very first KISS album, 1974's self titled debut through to the final project in Aces's lifetime, 2004's 10,000 Volts. These songs have brought me joy and they will continue to do so for the rest of my days.  Here's to James and Ace! Both one of a kind! Both dearly missed. 🤘

    5h 1m

  8. 10/24/2025

    DeepDives: A Little Traveling Music

    After a month long break DeepDives is back with a show built around the theme of "Traveling". As I'm broadcasting from the beautiful city of Prague here in the Czech Republic, I thought that particular theme would be most appropriate. All the regular Dive genres are represented spanning the late 60's through today. So sit back and enjoy some traveling music, Dives style. I'll be back here next week with a tribute show dedicated to the late great Ace Frehley. 🤘

    4h 11m
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Deep Dives into AOR & Melodic Rock over the last six decades.

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  • Creator
    coolrockindaddy2
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    98
  • Rating
    Explicit
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