Memories With A Beat

I was thrilled to have Dan Kuckel and Tommy Lavalle, who formed their band No Easy Day, join me to talk about their band and how 'All Along the Watchtower' brought them together. Tommy recounts his teenage years playing the song with his high school friends. When Tommy heard his neighbor, Dan, sing the song, it sparked a fire to start up a band and play together. They are able to jam a little harder with a full band now. Dan shared how music got him through some tough days in the Navy. This s...

When Chris hears "Sing Sing Sing," he's instantly in his bedroom waking up to music and the smell of fresh cut grass. Chris Stone, a former Sony employee, has always harbored a profound love for music, a passion deeply rooted in his childhood. His thoughts on music and memories reflect a deep emotional connection to the songs he grew up listening to, on record, such as those by Benny Goodman and Louis Prima. His upbringing in a musically diverse environment not only shaped his musical tastes ...

We're diving into the impact of Led Zeppelin's legendary track "When the Levee Breaks" with our guest, Clementine Moss. With over two decades of experience as a drummer in a Led Zeppelin tribute band, Moss's love for the band's music goes way back to her childhood, where their songs provided comfort and escape. Through her personal stories and insights, we explored how music can shape who we are, help us grow, and create connections that last a lifetime. So, come along for the ride as we unco...

"My favorite line is, 'You can buy all the makeup that MAC can make, but if you can't look inside you, find out who am I to be in a position to make me feel so damn unpretty.'" Kelda Music revisits an amazing group from the '90s, TLC, and we dive into their song "Unpretty" from the FanMail album, released in 1999. Kelda shares how she resonated with this song in school and today how women are pressured to alter their appearance. Kelda vividly recalls hearing "Unpretty" for the first tim...

Nismah Osman unpacks the roles Leonard Cohen's "Hallelujah" has played in her life. Starting from her high school years, the song accompanied her through moments of joy and camaraderie as she and her friends turned street corners into stages, busking their way through summer afternoons. Nismah reveals how "Hallelujah" later morphed from a simple song in her repertoire to a symbol of her personal and philosophical shifts, especially after moving away from her religious roots. Listen in as we d...