Episode 701: On the Road to Louisville with The Mr. Patty
Patrick recently went to the Bourbon and Beyond Festival. Here are his dispatches from the drive from Falls Church VA to Louisville KY.
Van Halen
Episode 666: The Devil’s Music
It’s episode 666 on Rockin’ the Suburbs. So Patrick invites a mischievous guest to the basement.
Episode 457: Guest Shot – Short Guitar Leads
Mike Wagner of Houston fills in for Jim & Patrick. He talks about the fine art of the succinct guitar solo.
Episode 384: June New Music – Kamasi Washington, Marisa Anderson, Nick Lowe
It’s a bit of a mellow month for Patrick, in terms of new music. Not in terms of transportation!! Songs by jazz saxophonist Kamasi Washington and guitarist Marisa Anderson (plus a cover by the great Nick Lowe). Rest in Power, Kia Rondo.
Episode 316: Misrepresented – Extreme
“More Than Words.” You’ve heard the song? No. 1 hit for Extreme. Yeah, the band mostly sounds nothing like that. So many CDs returned to record stores.
Episode 308: Fan Mail – Van Halen, Part 1
We talked about Van Halen earlier. And we hear about it later. Calls from Craig Rosen and Justin Steiner and an email from Jo Fleischer, as Fan Mail Week continues.
Episode 289: Van Halen – ‘1984’
We conclude Van Halen Week with another huge-seller, the epic “1984.” Eddie plays the keys, and Dave eases the seat back.
Thanks to Kevin Spain for joining the discussion all week.
Episode 288: Van Halen – ‘Fair Warning,’ ‘Diver Down’
Today, we discuss two classic Van Halen albums — one for Eddie (1981’s “Fair Warning”) and one for Dave (1982’s “Diver Down”). Joining us all week is guest Kevin Spain.
Episode 287: Van Halen – ‘Women and Children First’
Have you seen Junior’s grades? Have you heard Van Halen’s third album, “Women and Children First” from 1980? We explore the album’s delights as part of Van Halen Week, with guest Kevin Spain.
Episode 286: ‘Van Halen II’
Van Halen Week continues. Today, we discuss the band’s second album, released in 1979. It sold millions and was still a bit of a commercial disappointment compared to the debut. But … “Dance the Night Away”!