Derringer Discoveries - A Music Adventure Podcast

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Derringer Discoveries - A Music Adventure Podcast

Now in our fourth year, with listeners in more than 30 countries, this is Derringer Discoveries - A Music Adventure Podcast. Meet Team Derringer: Laura, Alton, and Paul. Episodes drop twice monthly. Submit your voiceover at feedback@derringerdiscoveries.com. Subscribe to our free newsletter at www.derringerdiscoveries.com/subscribe.

  1. 3D AGO

    Bob Dylan | A Complete Unknown with Special Guest Colm Gavin (EP80)

    Regardless of one's opinion about Bob Dylan's voice and musicianship, he is an undisputed legend with an extensive catalog of classic songs that continue to be covered by just about every artist in every genre on this planet. In the wake of "A Complete Unknown," the impressive new movie about Dylan, the legend has reached new heights with a new audience, and everybody wants a piece of the Dylan pie, including us! We are Team Derringer (Laura, Alton, and Paul) of Derringer Discoveries. In this episode, we are joined by recording artist Colm Gavin of Dublin, Ireland, who is on tour with Dean Friedman (see EP74). The Gavin/Friedman tour will feature a concert at the Triad Theatre in New York City on March 22, 2025. One week later, on March 29, Dean Friedman will join Team Derringer at the Derringer Discoveries' Park Street Coffee House in Charlottesville, VA (US). See below for ticket information. What are your Top 5 favorite Dylan songs? Tune in to this episode to hear Colm Gavin's Top 5 and tell us if you agree or have your own list by emailing feedback@derringerdiscoveries.com. Who knows, your list might make it into our next music adventure newsletter! Colm and Team Derringer share their thoughts on "A Complete Unknown," and we put Gavin on the spot not once, but twice! How does Gavin rate Dylan on a scale of 1 to 10? And what are his feelings about the movie? Tune in and discover! Want to be a Featured Artist on Derringer Discoveries? You'll need 10,000+ monthly listeners on Spotify. But if you want to be a Special Guest, all you need is a bucket of enthusiasm and a love for Derringer Discoveries (yep, you need to be a subscriber - it's free - and a regular listener!). If you want to be a Special Guest? Drop us a line at feedback@derringerdiscoveries.com and let us know which major artist you want us to feature, along with your Top 5 favorite songs by that artist. Write to us, and we promise to respond! If you have 10,000 or more monthly listeners on Spotify and want to be featured on a Derringer Discoveries episode, send us an email and include a link to your music to: feedback@derringerdiscoveries.com. INFO and SHOW NOTES: www.derringerdiscoveries.com/080 This episode features the Spotify playlist "Dylan Inspired," which includes Special Guest Colm Gavin's favorite Dylan songs, along with selections from Team Derringer and other artists inspired by Dylan. If you are a recording artist inspired by Dylan, send us a Spotify link to your song. If it reasonably fits the format and is a solid song, we'll include it on the "Dylan Inspired" playlist. On 29 March 2024, at 7:00 PM ET, Team Derringer is sponsoring a concert at our Derringer Discoveries' Park Street Coffee House in Charlottesville, VA (US) with our featured guest from Episode 74, hitmaker Dean Friedman. Secure your tickets right here: Dean Friedman - In Concert [Charlottesville, VA] Tickets, Sat, Mar 29, 2025 at 7:00 PM | Eventbrite As a special bonus, attending the Charlottesville concert means you'll meet the three members of Team Derringer: Laura, Alton, and Paul, in person. We guarantee a warm welcome that will leave you over the moon! Along with endless camaraderie, we'll present you with a commemorative poster and our exclusive Derringer Discoveries 5th Anniversary celebration sticker. These are sure to be treasured as collector's items in a thousand years! And yes, supplies are limited, so grab your tickets today, while you can! If you are not in the Charlottesville area, you can obtain tickets to one of Dean Friedman's other 35+ concerts throughout the US, the UK, and the Republic of Ireland, some of which include today's Special Guest Colm Gavin on the bill. Click here: Dean Friedman 2025 US Tour by Concerts, Inc. | Eventbrite Visit us at our website: www.derringerdiscoveries.com The theme song for Derringer Discoveries is Your Sister's Room by Ho Jo Fro. If you enjoyed this episode, please "Follow" our podcast and tell others about Derringer Disc

    30 min
  2. FEB 15

    The Return of Oasis with Special Guest Alexander Joseph (EP79)

    Oasis, the iconic English rock band, was formed in Manchester in 1991. Led by the Gallagher brothers, Liam and Noel, they became one of the defining acts of the Britpop genre. Their debut album, Definitely Maybe (1994), was a massive success and became the fastest-selling debut album in British history at the time. They followed this with (What's the Story) Morning Glory? (1995), which became one of the best-selling albums of all time and solidified their place in music history. In a surprising turn of events, Oasis announced a much-anticipated reunion tour in 2025, bringing the Gallagher brothers back together after 15 years. The reunion tour has been met with overwhelming excitement from fans. Team Derringer welcomes talented UK artist, Alexander Joseph, as their special guest. In this exciting episode, Alex teams up with Laura, Alton, and Paul to dive deep into the legendary Oasis and share his top five favorite tracks by the iconic band. Get ready to ride the Britpop wave and relive the magic of Oasis with Alex's captivating countdown! INFO and SHOW NOTES: www.derringerdiscoveries.com/079 Check out our "Oasis Inspired" Spotify playlist! It's packed with tracks from Oasis and our special guest Alexander Joseph, along with other artists who share Oasis' vibe. Not only will you be jamming to some killer tunes, but you'll also be supporting all the artists on the list. Sure, Oasis might not need the extra cash, but the other artists sure do! So, hit play and spread the love! The theme song for Derringer Discoveries is Your Sister's Room by Ho Jo Fro. If you enjoyed this episode, please "Follow" our podcast and tell others about Derringer Discoveries. Find all Derringer Discoveries episodes on our website: www.derringerdiscoveries.com/episodes. You can also follow us on social media: Instagram, Facebook, Threads, and X.  You can also keep up with all things Derringer by signing up for our newsletter. We appreciate every listener!  Thank you for listening to Derringer Discoveries!

    39 min
  3. JAN 26

    Post Malone with Special Guest Skylar Green (EP78)

    Do you enjoy Post Malone's music? Up until the recording of this episode, co-host Paul Derringer was not a fan! However, special guest Skylar Green managed to change Paul's mind! If you are not a Post Malone fan, listen to this episode and perhaps Skyler will change your opinion too. [You should still listen even if you are a fan of Post Malone!] Everyone knows that Post Malone is one of the top recording and performing artists in the world. Since his debut album Stoney in 2016, he has been slaying it. During this time, he has evolved from rapper to rocker to country crooner. He collaborates with just about everybody. Think of an artist you admire, and it is likely that Post Malone has performed with them. In this episode, Team Derringer (Laura, Alton, and Paul) conducts a countdown of special guest Skylar Green's Top 5 Songs by Post Malone. Listen to find out if you agree with Skylar. If you disagree, write to us and share your Top 5, and we might publish your list in our music adventure newsletter. If you want to be a special guest on a future episode of Derringer Discoveries, contact us at feedback@derringerdiscoveries.com and tell us the artist you want us to feature and list your Top 5 favorite songs by that artist. If you write to us, we will respond. INFO and SHOW NOTES: www.derringerdiscoveries.com/078 This episode features a Spotify playlist called Post Malone Inspired. Please click "Like" (or "Follow") and listen to the playlist from time to time. On the playlist, you can hear songs by special guest Skylar Green. And this episode features three of Skylar's songs: Dissbelief, Lunatic, and multiple references to Let Me Tie Your Shoes, which opens and closes the episode. You can enjoy all three songs on the above-noted playlist, which provides royalties from Spotify to the featured artists. If you are a recording artist inspired by Post Malone, be sure to send your song our way. We'll include your song on the playlist if it reasonably fits the format and is a solid song. On 29 March 2024, at 7:00 PM ET, Team Derringer is sponsoring a concert at our Derringer Discoveries' Park Street Coffee House in Charlottesville, VA (US) with our featured guest from Episode 74, hitmaker Dean Friedman. Secure your tickets right here: Dean Friedman - In Concert [Charlottesville, VA] Tickets, Sat, Mar 29, 2025 at 7:00 PM | Eventbrite As a special bonus, attending the Charlottesville concert means you'll meet the three members of Team Derringer: Laura, Alton, and Paul, in person. We guarantee a warm welcome that will leave you delighted you joined us. Along with boundless camaraderie, we'll present you with a commemorative poster and our exclusive Derringer Discoveries 5th Anniversary celebration sticker. These are sure to be treasured as collector's items in a thousand years! And yes, supplies are limited, so buy your tickets to the concert today, while you can! If you are not in the Charlottesville area, you can obtain tickets to one of Dean's other 35+ concerts throughout the US and UK by clicking right here: Dean Friedman 2025 US Tour by Concerts, Inc. | Eventbrite Visit us at our website: www.derringerdiscoveries.com The theme song for Derringer Discoveries is Your Sister's Room by Ho Jo Fro. If you enjoyed this episode, please "Follow" our podcast and tell others about Derringer Discoveries. Find all Derringer Discoveries episodes on our website: www.derringerdiscoveries.com/episodes. You can also follow us on social media: Instagram, Facebook, Threads, and X.  You can also keep up with all things Derringer by signing up for our newsletter. We appreciate every listener!  Thank you for listening to Derringer Discoveries!

    23 min
  4. 12/18/2024

    McCartney Inspires Oxsener (EP76)

    In this episode, recording artist and friend of the podcast, Patrick Oxsener from The Netherlands, joins Team Derringer to share his Top Five favorite songs by Sir Paul McCartney. In the process, Oxsener dips into The Beatles catalog. Oxsener is the lead singer of the rock band Herb's Excellent Adventure, also from The Netherlands. He brings his enthusiasm for Paul McCartney's music to what promises to be an exciting countdown. After listening, do you agree with Oxsener's Top Five? Or do you have your own Top Five by Paul McCartney. Write us or post your Top Five on one of our social media sites. INFO and SHOW NOTES: www.derringerdiscoveries.com/076 This episode features a Spotify playlist called McCartney Inspired. You can make everyone happy by clicking "Like" and listening to the playlist from time to time. If you are a recording artist and you're inspired by Herb's Excellent Adventure, Oxsener, and/or McCartney, please write us and we'll include your song on the playlist, as long as it has compelling vocals, solid lyrics, good production, and fits the format. Visit us at our website: www.derringerdiscoveries.com The theme song for Derringer Discoveries is Your Sister's Room by Ho Jo Fro. If you enjoyed this episode, please "Follow" our podcast and tell others about Derringer Discoveries. Find all Derringer Discoveries episodes on our website: www.derringerdiscoveries.com/episodes. You can also follow us on social media: Instagram, Facebook, Threads, and X.  You can also keep up with all things Derringer by signing up for our newsletter. We appreciate every listener!  Thank you for listening to Derringer Discoveries!

    27 min
  5. 11/16/2024

    Hitmaker Dean Friedman (EP 74)

    Attention, dear listeners! This episode carries a few advisory warnings. We're delving into content that features a song peppered with a spicy word or two and discussions that may not be appropriate for a younger audience. It's not exactly "shield your grandma's ears" material, but it's certainly not kindergarten fare. Consider this episode to have a "PG-13" rating—there's a bit of mischief, but all in good fun. Our squeaky-clean reputation? Well, it's taking a tiny holiday! If what you hear doesn't offend you, then you may end up laughing with us. Is Derringer Discoveries now a comedy podcast? With the hitmaker Dean Friedman joining us, the answer is a definite yes! If you're not chuckling throughout this episode, perhaps it's time to see if your internal laugh meter needs a tune-up. Additionally, we delve into Dean Friedman's 2005 UK tour, which nearly came to a halt due to a cannabis controversy! Can you say scandalous? Indeed, it was so scandalous that 39 of the 40 venues canceled upon learning of Dean's plans! We give a shout-out to the one venue in Scotland that supported Dean amidst the uproar. But this is not the worst of it! In this episode, we analyze a song featuring a teenage protagonist who was (and may still be) a frequent visitor to the Golden Arches. A song so troubling that, in 1982, it was actually banned by the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) and it derailed Dean's career. This episode also features a mix of positive, family-friendly content. For instance, we discuss how the vegetarian protagonist in Dean Friedman's international Top 40 hit "Ariel" influenced Paul Derringer's romantic life. Tune in to the episode to discover more! We also learn of Dean's 44-year marriage to the love of his life, Alison. How many famous recording artists can make this claim? We don't know! (That's why we're asking.) Furthermore, we reflect on Dean's illustrious 47+ year career in the music business, minus the almost 20 years he was exiled on a remote desert island (well, not an actual desert island - just New Jersey) after being banned by the BBC in 1982. Besides the US and Canada Top 40 hit "Ariel," Dean also scored two Top 40 hits in the UK, with one reaching #3 in 1978. Interestingly, the same song banned by the BBC in 1982 was eventually covered by Canada's Barenaked Ladies and then it became a US Top 40 hit for another recording artist! That artist took it all the way to #1 in Norway. What happens next after you've written a #1 hit? Well, if you're Dean, you license the song to one of the biggest corporations in the world and it becomes a major radio and television commercial. To seal the deal, Dean agreed to revise the age of the person with whom the protagonist is in love, even though they were originally both the same age! Furthermore, you can no longer identify anyone in the song as a virgin. Gone is the purity! And no more polyester, which is how Dean described the clothing worn by the Golden Arches employee in the original version! US listeners have likely heard the commercial, a snippet of which is included in this episode. It's best enjoyed with a cup of coffee, which will become clear upon listening. After experiencing this fun-filled episode, you will have the opportunity to see Dean Friedman "live" in concert. Starting in early 2025, Dean will be on tour in the US and then the UK. Find your nearest city, buy tickets, and tell Dean that you heard him on Derringer Discoveries. You can do it right here: Dean Friedman 2025 US Tour by Concerts, Inc. | Eventbrite For those willing to journey to Charlottesville, Virginia (US), Dean's 2025 tour will feature a stop at Derringer Discoveries' Park Street Coffee House. Secure your tickets for the March 29th show before they're all gone. Dean Friedman - In Concert [Charlottesville, VA] Tickets, Sat, Mar 29, 2025 at 7:00 PM | Eventbrite As a special bonus, attending the Charlottesville concert means you'll meet the three members of Team Derringer: Laura,

    24 min
  6. 10/29/2024

    The Music of Carole King with Special Guest Victoria BeeBee (EP73)

    Carole King stands out as one of the most talented songwriters of her era. Not only is she a gifted performer in her own right, but her music has also been coveted by superstars such as James Taylor and Aretha Franklin. Her compositions have remained timeless, enjoying widespread popularity for over five decades. Boasting more than 5 million monthly listeners on Spotify alone, the enduring attraction of Carole King's music is evident. Team Derringer welcomes the talented Victoria BeeBee as their special guest to delve into Carole King's iconic music.  Victoria is a multi-talented and gifted singer, songwriter, recording artist, producer, and vocal instructor from London, England. (And wow, does she have some pipes!) Victoria joins hosts Laura, Alton, and Paul to navigate through her favorite selections from Carole King's extensive repertoire. Victoria recounts her global touring experiences with Steve Harley & Cockney Rebel, offering a glimpse into life as a Cockney Rebel. For a peek of Victoria's Cockney Rebel days, visit the detailed show notes of this episode at www.derringerdiscoveries.com/073. Also in this episode, you'll also discover how Victoria's transatlantic collaboration with songwriters Marvin Conan and Brian Muni, led to their composition winning the songwriting contest for the Special Olympics. We laughed, we cried, and we had a rollicking good time with this episode. We think you will too! Victoria BeeBee: www.victoriabeebee.com Instagram: @victoriabeebeemusic Website: www.derringerdiscoveries.com The theme song for Derringer Discoveries is Your Sister's Room by Ho Jo Fro. If you enjoyed this episode, please "Follow" our podcast and tell others about Derringer Discoveries. Find all Derringer Discoveries episodes on our website: www.derringerdiscoveries.com/episodes. You can also follow us on social media: Instagram, Facebook, Threads, and X.  You can also keep up with all things Derringer by signing up for our newsletter. We appreciate every listener!  Thank you for listening to Derringer Discoveries!

    35 min

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Now in our fourth year, with listeners in more than 30 countries, this is Derringer Discoveries - A Music Adventure Podcast. Meet Team Derringer: Laura, Alton, and Paul. Episodes drop twice monthly. Submit your voiceover at feedback@derringerdiscoveries.com. Subscribe to our free newsletter at www.derringerdiscoveries.com/subscribe.

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