Rock 'n' Roll Fridays

Michael D'Antonio
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Rock 'n' Roll Fridays

Everyone has a music story. I interview fans just like you and me who have had great encounters with their musical heroes! 15 minutes of straight talk on a cool musical story. Maybe because of musical karma….Famous people like to run into me. It’s just really fun to talk with Ben Harper in a park about life, have a beer with John Welsley Harding at a Philly bar, kiss Juliana Hatfield (it happened), drink with Michael Buble in Osaka Japan, meeting the legendary blues-man James Cotton backstage, get pulled onstage by Sharon Jones, and watch the world series in San Francisco with The Black Crowes, here’s to more Musical Encounters…as we are all really Almost Famous.

  1. 6 DAYS AGO

    NHL Legend Brian Propp Talks About His New Book

    As a left winger for the Philadelphia Flyers, Brian Propp was constantly in motion, racking up goals and assists and amassing over one thousand points during 15 NHL seasons. In retirement, he scarely slowed down, chasing opportunities in business, broadcasting, and leadership.But his life was changed forever on September 3, 2015, when he suffered a massive brain stroke. The life-threatening event temporarily took away Propp's ability to speak and walk. It required several years of dedicated r...

    16 min

  2. SEP 27

    Hanging With Blues Traveler

    Blues Traveler is an American rock band that formed in Princeton, New Jersey, in 1987. They are known for their extensive use of segues in live performances, and could be considered a key part of the re-emerging jam band scene of the 1990s, spearheading the H.O.R.D.E. touring music festival. The group comprises singer and harmonica player John Popper, guitarist Chan Kinchla, drummer Brendan Hill, bassist Tad Kinchla, and keyboardist Ben Wilson. Tad Kinchla and Ben Wilson joined the band ...

    17 min

  3. AUG 23

    Psychedelic Therapies & The Healing Power of Music

    Through The Sage Collective, Jessica oversees strategic advisory for the application of psychedelic assisted psychotherapies (PAP), such as third party administrators offering workplace insurance coverage for PAT, health systems integrating PAT into their research and treatment protocols, outpatient ketamine clinics, as well as other initiatives focused on increasing access through mainstream healthcare application.She is a member of the Ketamine Task Force whose objective is to increase insu...

    22 min

  4. AUG 9

    Ben Vaughn Talks All Things Music

    Born in Mount Ephraim, New Jersey, Vaughn grew up in Collingswood, New Jersey, outside Philadelphia.[2][3] At age 6, his uncle gave him a Duane Eddy record and forever changed his life. He started playing the drums in a garage band when he was 12, then transitioned to the guitar. After school, he would go to a local department store, where he would borrow the guitars and practice over chord sheets.[4] He attended Audubon High School.[1]In 1983, he formed the Ben Vaughn Combo. The band was tog...

    27 min

  5. MAR 1

    Meating Meatloaf & Remembering CDNow

    In this captivating episode, we delve into the profound connection between music and our emotional well-being with Kevin Perlmutter, a seasoned brand strategist with a passion for making things better. Kevin shares insights from his fascinating journey, drawing parallels between his experiences at CDnow, his encounters with Meatloaf, and the profound impact music has on our lives.Kevin's approach to brand strategy is all about understanding the core essence of a brand and its relationship wit...

    15 min

  6. 11/10/2023

    From Ireland to New Jersey and The 561 Collective

    Ciara O'Shea is a founder of 561 Collective and a communications and marketing associate at Irish Arts Center. She attended the University of Limerick in Ireland. She has played live music throughout Ireland and Europe.561 Collective is a group founded by Collingswood, New Jersey locals dedicated to hosting live curated shows in and for the community. 561 Collective shows promote both established and upcoming musicians and artists, while creating a space for those to share their o...

    18 min

  7. 06/23/2023

    Meeting Derek Tucks & Susan Tedeschi

    Interview with Marc Singer of Steal Your Peach about meeting Derek Tucks & Susan Tedeschi at Monk's Cafe in Philadelphia, PA. Learn More About Marc: https://marcsingerrealtor.com/marc-singer-bio/ Steal Your Peach Band: We are a mixture of some of hardest working musicians in the Philadelphia area including members or former members of Live at The Fillmore, Tom Hamilton's American Babies, Dead on Live, Rainbow Full of Sound, Splintered Sunlight and more, specializing in a ma...

    15 min

  8. 04/13/2023

    The Violin and Fiddle

    As a guest on The Rock 'n' Roll Fridays Podcast, George Flayer will share his experiences in the music industry and talk about his creative process. ralGeorge has played as a session musician and has played fiddle and violin in many bands. Some of the bands he has appeared in: Matt Freedman Music, Country Rogue and Tim Williams BandGeorge Flayer is violinist who has taken the music industry by storm with his unique blend of classical violin technique and rock 'n' roll flair. George has b...

    14 min
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About

Everyone has a music story. I interview fans just like you and me who have had great encounters with their musical heroes! 15 minutes of straight talk on a cool musical story. Maybe because of musical karma….Famous people like to run into me. It’s just really fun to talk with Ben Harper in a park about life, have a beer with John Welsley Harding at a Philly bar, kiss Juliana Hatfield (it happened), drink with Michael Buble in Osaka Japan, meeting the legendary blues-man James Cotton backstage, get pulled onstage by Sharon Jones, and watch the world series in San Francisco with The Black Crowes, here’s to more Musical Encounters…as we are all really Almost Famous.

Information

  • Creator
    Michael D'Antonio
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2024
  • Episodes
    57
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2024 Rock 'n' Roll Fridays
  • Show Website
    Rock 'n' Roll Fridays

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