More Episodes
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Episode 2490: The One-Armed Piano Virtuoso
Patrick relates the story of Paul Wittgenstein, a classical pianist who lost his arm during World War I, but despite his handicap, went on to become a world-renowned musician and commissioned a concerto that became world famous.
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Episode 2489: More on Bob Dylan’s Royal Albert Hall Concert, 1966 – Dylan Album Hall of Fame
Harris King gets in touch today to add his thoughts to Paul Hayden’s recent induction of Bob Dylan Live 1966: The “Royal Albert Hall” Concert (episode 2485). Harris bought a bootleg CD of the concert years before it was released as part of the Bootleg Series and recounts his love of the recording. Many thanks Harris!
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Episode 2488: Rush Concert Report
Jim is joined by Mike Snider, Kevin Goff and Rob Gates, who recently saw shows on the Rush reunion tour. Spoiler alert: The band rocked!
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Episode 2487: Election Day Special: Women’s Suffrage, KDKA and “Crazy Blues”
On this election day, if you found yourself wondering what the 19th Amendment, the birth of commercial radio and “Crazy Blues” by Mamie Smith and Her Jazz Hounds have in common, then this is the episode for you! Listen as Patrick ties all the threads together.
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Episode 2486: Book Nook: John Peel: Margrave of the Marshes
Patrick bought a new book recently and wants to tell you about it. John Peel: Margrave of the Marshes is a different kind of autobiography, but contains multitudes for those who are enamored of the legendary British DJ John Peel. Hear Patrick’s take of the book in this episode.
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Episode 2485: Bob Dylan Album Hall of Fame: Paul Hayden on Bob Dylan Live 1966: The “Royal Albert Hall” Concert
A new album has been inducted into the Rockin’ the Suburbs Bob Dylan Hall of Fame! Paul Hayden selects the legendary concert from 1966, recorded in Manchester on May 17. It’s also known as The Royal Albert Hall Concert or the Judas Concert. Thank you, Paul!
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Episode 2484: September 2026 New Music 8: Echo and the Bunnymen, The War on Drugs, Brian Fallon, Haruomi Hosono
It’s the last run for the September 2026 New Music Train as it heads back to the depot for some rest before its Rocktober excursions next month. Closing out the new music picks are Mark Neese (Echo and the Bunnymen), Justin Steiner (The War on Drugs, Brian Fallon) and Patrick (Haruomi Hosono). Thanks to all who contributed this month!
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Episode 2483: September 2026 New Music 7: The War on Drugs, Sylvan Esso, Role Model
The September 2026 New Music Train is taking in the Big Apple today, picking up Jason Goebel at Grand Central and touring around the five boroughs while the music blasts. Jason is cueing up new tracks from The War on Drugs, Sylvan Esso and Role Model.
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Episode 2482: September 2026 New Music 6: The Joy Hotel, Hamish Hawk, Fright Years, Green Lung, Audrey Horne, Bloodstain, Castle
The itinerary takes the September 2026 New Music Train from Scotland to Illinois, with Roger Grace and Sunny Varney leading the way. That’s a dynamic new music combination and they provide the latest on new tracks from The Joy Hotel, Hamish Hawk, Fright Years, Green Lung, Audrey Horne, Bloodstain and Castle.
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Episode 2481: September 2026 New Music 5: Arab Strap, Chat Pile, Nadia Reid With NZTrio
The September 2026 New Music Train is on a Dublin journey today, with Liam McIndoe at the controls. He’s got a big sack of new tracks, featuring the magically melancholy Arab Strap, the howling noise of Chat Pile and a cover of a Mazzy Star song from Nadia Reid.