Episodes
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Episode 229: Interview – Tommy Keene, Part 1
Tommy Keene unexpectedly died on Nov. 22 at age 59. Just two months earlier, we had the great fortune to interview the power pop icon over drinks and dinner at Villain & Saint in Tommy’s hometown of Bethesda, Md. He was just off a tour opening for Matthew Sweet, and this may be Tommy Keene’s final interview.
In this first of three parts, Tommy talks about his early days in the Razz and other bands, before his solo career began.
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Episode 228: Perfect Pop – Little Feat
One more Perfect Pop pick. New friend Steve Sickels joins the party, and brings some Little Feat with him.
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Episode 227: Perfect Pop – Built To Spill
Our friend (and awesome drummer from Night Streets) Bobby Padavick joins the Perfect Pop party. His selection is a recent song by veteran indie band Built To Spill.
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Episode 226: Perfect Pop – The Beatles
We close out this Perfect Pop Week with a true classic. Our friend Mike Snider picks a pop standard by the Beatles.
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Episode 225: Perfect Pop – Spinners
Our friend Rob Gates pulls out a 1975 gem that combines Motown R&B with Philly soul for Perfect Pop Week. Ladies and gentlemen, the Spinners.
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Episode 224: Perfect Pop – The Police
Brett Motiff hosted a party in his basement. We went there to record a new Perfect Pop Week. And here is his entry to the playlist, by the Police.
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Episode 223: Perfect Pop – The Housemartins
We kick off another Perfect Pop Week with a selection from our friend Dan Gursky. The Housemartins make him happy. (Thanks to Brett Motiff for hosting the basement party.)
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Episode 222: Echo Park Jimmy on Tom Petty
Fan favorite Echo Park Jimmy calls in to the show to express his grief over the passing of Tom Petty.
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Episode 221: When Peter Searcy Met Squirrel Bait Fan Dave Grohl
Peter Searcy, formerly of cult band Squirrel Bait, joins by phone to talk about being asked to perform with Dave Grohl at a recent Foo Fighters show. Plus, conversation about life as a teenage punk singer, Squirrel Bait’s impact, Peter’s follow-up band Big Wheel and his latest solo album “Leave it All Out There.”
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Episode 220: Interview – Nicole Atkins
Singer-songwriter Nicole Atkins and her amazing voice join Rockin’ the Suburbs for a backstage interview at the Black Cat in Washington, D.C. Nicole discusses the turmoil in her life that led to the songs on her latest album, “Goodnight Rhonda Lee.” Plus, she talks about working with Tommy Stinson and the benefits of knowing one very famous New Jerseyan.