Cover to Covered EP 53: Roger Joseph Manning Jr. of JELLYFISH
After a false start, we are super THRILLED to get this one going! That's right - on this episode of Cover to Covered, ike and Nick get to completely 'fanboy' out as our guest is none other than multi-instrumentalist Roger Joseph Manning Jr. of power pop legends JELLYFISH!
We'll discuss his musical journey - from his beginnings of taking simple piano lessons to the present day as part of Beck's touring band. We'll talk Jellyfish, The Moog Cookbook, Imperial Drag, The Lickerish Quartet, his solo career (including his newest EP, "Radio Daze"), why we have to say his full name, and more!
We'll also feature our famous segments "Dumb News" and "DIS-covered", but I'm not sure about "This Song Sucks" this time. You'll just have to tune in to find out on Wednesday, August 21st, 2024 at 9pm Eastern/6pm Pacific!
Cover to Covered EP 51: Brad Divens
Mike and Nick are back once again with a post-Memorial day show, and are super proud to be featuring an interview with Bassist/Vocalist/Front of House Engineer/Producer Brad Divens! We'll chat with Brad about his time as Bassist and lead vocals for Wrathchild America and Souls At Zero, playing guitar in Kix, touring with metal luminaries such as Metallica, Pantera and Slayer, and what it's like being on the OTHER side of the mixing desk, doing sound for artists like Linkin Park, Bob Seger, Enrique Iglesias, and Disturbed.
As always, our beyond famous segments "DIS-Covered" and "This Song Sucks" will be featured as well as our newest segment "DUMB NEWS"
Tune in THIS WEDNESDAY, May 29th, 2024 at 9pm Eastern/6pm Pacific!
Cover to Covered EP 50: Paul Jackson of Blackberry Smoke!
We made it! 50! Our 'golden' episode! And...Mike and Nick have someone special joining them to celebrate - PAUL JACKSON of BLACKBERRY SMOKE! This six-string slinger will be joining in the merriment and discussing what it's like to be a part of a killer band, the highs and lows of touring, and what comes next! We'll also take questions from the feed, so make sure you are there LIVE!!!
We'll also touch on the aftermath of Record Store Day 2024 and, as always, we'll feature our popular segments - "Dumb News", "DIS-Covered" and "This Song SUCKS"
TUNE IN LIVE WEDNESDAY, MAY 1, 2024 9pm Eastern/6pm Pacific
Cover to Covered EP 49: RECORD STORE DAY 2024
Mike and Nick are back with a preview of whatis hitting the shelves on Record Store Day 2024, which is 4/20/2024 (this Saturday)! We'll tell you what we like, what we think you'd like and why you need to get to your local participating record store EARLY!
We'll also have our hit segments, starting with our NEW segment, 'DUMB NEWS', in addition to 'DIS-Covered' and 'This Song SUCKS'. Check it all out LIVE this Wednesday, April 17th, 2024 at 9pm Eastern/6pm Central!
Cover to Covered EP 48: MUSIC FESTIVALS - Festive or FUBAR?
Mike and Nick are back with another exciting, death-defying episode of C2C. In this episode, we'll be tackling the topic of MUSIC FESTIVALS! It's festival season, and we will talk about what the pro's and con's are of festivals, how to prepare for them, and how to make sure you leave in one piece! We'll also have new releases for the week and we will pay tribute to our fallen friend, Brit Turner of Blackberry Smoke.
On a happier note, we will also have our usual nuttiness as well as our segments "DIS-Covered" and "This Song SUCKS"! Tune in Wed, March 27th, 2024 at 9pm Easter/6pm Pacific for all the fun LIVE!
Cover to Covered EP 47: Our Top 10 Fav Albums
Mike and Nick are back after a long holiday break! In this episode, we talk about something we get asked about frequently - what our PERSONAL fav top 10 albums are! We'll briefly go thorugh 10 thru 6, and then go more in depth on albums 5 through our number 1 pick!
We'll also read some of the audiences top 5 albums - what are yours? Email to us at [email protected] !
Of course, "DIS-covered" and "This Song Sucks" are included as well as new releases and things we are listening to now! Check it all out Wednesday, February 21, 2024 at 9pm Eastern/6pm Pacific.
Cover to Covered EP 46: Kiss - End of the Road?
Mike and Nick are back tis Wednesday to speculate on if Kiss is ACTUALLY done touring. Or...if they are done TOURING...will they play one-off shows? Or...are they just plain DONE? We will discuss!
We will also be talking about what gifts WE want for the holidays and talking about what would make great gifts for the music lover in your life.
Nick will also sing Christmas Carols. He loves them.
Check out all this and our famous segments "DIS-Covered" and "This Song Sucks" LIVE on Wednesday December 13th at 9pm Eastern/6pm Pacific
Cover to Covered EP 45: Record Store Day BLACK FRIDAY Preview
Hey Kids! We are BACK with a special TUESDAY edition of Cover to Covered as we give a preview of the releases coming on the Black Friday edition of Record Store Day. Nick will have physical copies to show us, and we will discuss what we feel are the best releases.
Also, we'll take about seeing Kiss on the 'End of the Road' tour, Jellyfish re-releases on vinyl, the UHQR version of 'Aja' by Steely Dan, other concerts reviews and MORE! Check it out LIVE on Tuesday Nov. 21, 2023 at 9pm Easter, 6pm Pacific
Cover to Covered EP 44: BOB TYRRELL - tattooer extrordinaire!
On this episode of Cover to Covered, Mike and Nick will be joined by the internationally reknown BOB TYRRELL - one of the best tattooers in the world, and a damn fine guitar player as well...even for a lefty! We'll talk to Bob about tattooing, playing guitar in front of festival sized audiences, and a list of the ULTIMATE Live Albums of all time! We will also have our usual segments - 'DIS-Covered' and 'This Song SUCKS!'. Check it out LIVE on Wednesday, September 20th, 2023 at 9pm Eastern/6pm Pacific!!
Cover to Covered EP 43: What's are your FAVORITE Concerts??
Mike and Nick are LIVE on Wednesday, August 23rd, and we will be discussing our - and YOUR - favorite concerts! Wanna participate? E-Mail us at [email protected] with your top three concerts you have attended and why you liked each one, and we will share it on the air!
We'll also have our normal segments - 'DIScovered' and 'This Song Sucks' as well as a preview of what albums will be coming out soon, and Nick will profess his love for the one and only Steve Miller! Catch it LIVE, Wednesday, August 23rd, 2023 @ 9pm Eastern/6pm Central!
Episode 41 - The BEST (and worst) of 2023...SO FAR!
WEEEEEE'RE BACK!!! At least for one week. Mike and Nick make a semi-triumphant return to 'Cover to Covered' at the halfway point on the year, going over the best AND worse from 2023 - so far! We'll discuss the best and worse releases - not necessarily new ALBUMS, but new RELEASES - as well as Josh Freese being brought on as the touring drummer for the Foo Fighters, why Ticketmaster, Live Nation, et al, now telling you all the fees UP FRONT DOES NOT FIX THE PROBLEM, why every touring show plays Detroit on a Wednesday, guests we hope to have in future episodes, most likely a visit from Fat Gene SImmons, and of course our most loved segments - 'DIS-covered' and 'This song SUCKS'! Join us LIVE on Wednesday, June 20, 2023 @ 9pm Easter/6pm Pacific...and DO IT ON YOUTUBE PLEASE!
Cover to Covered EP 40: The Bands that Bands LOVE!
This episode, Mike and Nick will talk about the 'Bands that Bands Love' - the bands that influenced some of the greatest bands ever. Example: Led Zeppelin influenced tons of bands, but WHO influenced THEM? Some you may have heard of, and some are hidden gems, but we will talk about a bunch of them this week on the show as well as our regular segments - 'DIS-Covered' and 'This Song Sucks'. Do you have a band that fits the bill? Let us know on Wednesday, May 10th, 2023 at 9pm Eastern/6pm Pacific
