Ann & Nancy Wilson of Heart and "Dreamboat Annie" is our "Best Debut Album" this week! Released in early '76, it featured the hits "Magic Man," "Crazy on You" and the title cut. Next week it's the Cars debut album, plus Frank & I will begin running down our "Top 10 Christmas Songs" (#10-#6)...and a few surprises will be coming your way this yearl! …

This week, our Best Debut Album in from 1967--Jimi Hendrix and "Are You Experienced." He only recorded a handful of albums before his untimely death, and this one is Frankie's favorite of Jimi's! And, in just 2 weeks we'll begin running down our "Top 10 Christmas Songs;" and there will be some surprises this year! Enjoy!!…

Frank and I celebrate our "Big 4th Anniversary Show" this week!! We take a walk down memory lane and look at some of our favorite topics from the past 4 years. Next week, we'll return with brand-new episodes as Jimi Hendrix is in the spotlight with his debut album, "Are You Experienced." Enjoy!!द्वारा Frank Aust

This week, it's the debut album from Lynyrd Skynyd! Some great stuff from this band's first album to be sure!! Next week, join us as Frankie and I bring you our "Big 4th Anniversary Show!" We'll remember some of our most popular topics like "1 Hit Wonders, Guilty Pleasures and Best Intros"...Thanks so much for your downloads!!…

This week, Frank and I take a look/listen to another fabulous debut album--Foreigner! At the time, Foreigner had trouble finding any act to be their warm-up on stage mainly because no one could believe that this new group could be SO popular...Next week, we'll feature Lynyrd Skynyrd's debut album. Enjoy!!…

Episode 7 of Season 12 brings us the Super Group Asia, in our continuing series--"Best Debut Albums"...keep in mind, our "Big 4th Anniversary Show" will air the last week of November. Next week, Frank and I discuss Foreigner's debut album from 1977.द्वारा Timothy Friedmann

This week, we'll take a look at one of the best Debut Albums--The Doors from 1967! Next week, from 1982--the Supergroup-- Asia! Enjoy!!द्वारा Frank Aust

Steely Dan's debut album, "Can't Buy a Thrill" is in focus this week on '70s Rock Conversations! Songs like "Do It Again," "Reelin' in the Years" and "Dirty Work" helped launch the career of this influential group in 1972. Next week, it's the debut album by The Doors!द्वारा Frank Aust

Chicago Transit Authority is this week's Best Debut Album! Frank and I will tell you all about this great double-album. Next week, back to 1972 for Steely Dan's "Can't Buy A Thrill."द्वारा Frank Aust

This week, Frankie and I continue looking at some of the Best Debut Albums of Rock--this time around it the Pretenders!Next week, one of Frankie's favorites--Chicago Transit Authority. Enjoy!!द्वारा Frank Aust

Frankie and I continue our look at the "Best Debut Albums," and this week it's Led Zeppelin. Released in January, 1969, this became a benchmark for this supergroup's early Heavy Metal music! Next week, it's Pretenders. Enjoy!!द्वारा Frank Aust

Frank and I begin a brand-new season of episodes! This week, we'll start looking at the Best Debut Albums--Kicking things off with Boston! Other episodes will featured Zeppelin, Steely Dan, Chicago and many more. Enjoy!द्वारा Frank Aust

This week, Frankie and I bring our "Season 11 Highlights" to you! Next week, we'll begin our look at "Best Debut Albums," with one of the best--Boston. You'll still all of the cuts from this debut album on Classic Rock stations today. Enjoy!द्वारा Frank Aust

In this episode we talk about debut prog albums: some that are well-known and some that are not so well-known. Episode 8 Playlist on Spotify Episode 8 Playlist on YouTube Be sure to like and subscribe to Underdubs! YouTube Facebook Instagramद्वारा Brian Donohoe and Pat Strawser

This week, Frankie and I conclude our first look at Featured States as we hit "The Land of Lincoln," Illinois! Next week, we'll bring our Highlight Reel of Season 11 your way--then, a week later--we'll start a new "Featured Segment"--Best Debut Albums...And Boston! Thanks for listening!द्वारा Frank Aust

Georgia, the Peach State, is our Featured State this week as head toward the end of Season 11. Frank and I explore some of the top rock artists from Georgia; next week--we conclude our look at States with "The Land of Lincoln"--Illinois. Enjoy!द्वारा Frank Aust

3 Episodes to go in Season 11 and this week, Frankie and I look at the Garden State--New Jersey! What a mix of all-time recording artists come from that state, Frank Sinatra, Dionne Warwick, Bon Jovi and of course--The Boss!! We'll talk about Georgia next week. Enjoy!द्वारा Frank Aust

In this episode we speak to Mike Sary of French TV. We talk about his musical background, the history of the band and it's ever-changing lineup, the bands discography, and much more. In this episode we speak to Mike Sary of French TV. We talk about his musical background, the history of the band and it's ever-changing lineup, the bands discography,…

This week, it's Michigan! Frankie and I will be finishing up our look at some of the best States in Rock with New Jersey next week, followed by Georgia and finally Illinois. We'll look at some of the other States as the Seasons progress!द्वारा Frank Aust

This week, Frankie and I look at the Commonwealth of Massachusetts! Just a few top rock acts hail from there, yet they certainly were huge!! We'll have details. Enjoy!द्वारा Frank Aust

This week, Frank and I focus on the Sunshine State of Florida! Next week, we'll continue our look at Featured States with Massachusetts in the spotlight. Enjoy!द्वारा Fank Aust

In this episode of Underdubs, we discuss the formative albums that first got us into progressive rock. We go on to talk about our favorite solo sections in prog rock songs. Episode 6 Playlist on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXimKUwGXTrmYn3vIO-_em8PXor3QJXCm Episode 6 Playlist on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0Og9T5Fm…

This week, our Featured State is New York. Plenty of great rock acts hail from the Empire State! Next week, we'll take a look at the Sunshine State of Florida. Enjoy!द्वारा Frank Aust

Episode 7 of Season 11 has the Buckeye State of Ohio in the spotlight this week! Some great recording acts hail from Ohio, including a couple of top local/regional acts. Next week, Frank and I take a look at New York!द्वारा Frank Aust

This week, Frankie and I begin looking at some of the most influential States in America--first up...California!! And there are a bunch, from San Diego to LA to the Bay Area and everything in between. Next week: The Buckeye State of Ohio. Enjoy!द्वारा Frank Aust

In this episode of Underdubs, we discuss our top 5 Canterbury records. Also, we talk about the various musical projects we’ve both been involved in since Volare’s dissolution in 1997, including the Louisville, KY, based group French TV. Episode 5 Playlist on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXimKUwGXTrkckOANMqKekS2XvSF-Sqys Episode 5…

Frank and I are wrapping our look at the Featured Years '67-'83..1983 it was a very interesting year in music; not to mention sports, news, movies and television. And a pivotal year for your "Rock Conversation" hosts as well! Next week, we begin featuring key states in our country with regard to where top rock artists hail from. California will be …

This week, 1982 is our Featured Year! Frank & I had important milestones happen that year, and there was some great music of course! Our "Best Intro" category will have Deep Purple from Tim and an excellent one from Chicago. Next week, we'll conclude our Featured Year category and start looking at bands from around the country in our "Best States" …

1981 is in the spotlight this week! Frank and I recount some of the major news stories from that year, including assassination attempts that took place all over the world; a terrific 1-Hit Wonder courtesy of jazz artist Norman Connors and sung by Michael Henderson from 1976...and our Best Intros have Frankie with one from 1970; Tim's from 1980. Enj…

This week, Frankie and I discuss the year 1980. Disco had finally ended, but what kind of Rock 'n Roll remained?...Also, our new category "Best Intros" gives us one by Zeppelin--the other by Steely Dan. And, Frankie has a great idea for the new topic "Hey! I thought someone else did this one!"...by the Canadian group Red Rider. Enjoy!…

In this episode, we talk to keyboard player and arranger, Eric Baumgartner, of Hatfield and the Health, a Canterbury scene tribute group based in the UK and the US. We discuss his musical background, the band and its origins, how he gets those distinctive Canterbury-esque sounds, and much more. Hatfield and the Health Playlist on YouTube: https://w…

We're kicking off Season 11 this week with a look back to the end of the "Disco Years"--1979! But there was still a lot of great rock 'n roll as we rounded out the '70s (Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers, Pat Benatar, Bruce Springsteen, Fleetwood Mac, Pink Floyd, The Cars to name a few!)...we'll also be kicking off some brand-new topics this season, in…

We hope you enjoy our look back at Season 10; which included our interview with local musician George Sipl, and our Featured Years from 1967-78. Season 11 kicks off next week with our Featured Year 1979.द्वारा Frank Aust

We round out Season 10 with a look back to the year 1978! Frank and I have some great music to play, as well as some of our favorite topics including "Did The Grammys Get It Right," and "Frankie Makes the Grade." Next week, we'll have our Highlight reel of Season 10--brand new episodes resume in a couple of weeks with Season 11.…

1977 will be our Featured Year as we move through the 70s into the early 80s. Frank and I discuss one of the best years of rock, including the Eagles, Fleetwood Mac, Peter Frampton and even Andy Gibb! One more episode to go in Season 10--next week the year 1978. Enjoy!द्वारा Frank Aust

In this episode of Underdubs, we talk about our favorite progressive rock live albums – and our not-so-favorite live albums! Episode 3 Playlist on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXimKUwGXTrk77MmjSMvU4eFAb0BzPEaK Episode 3 Playlist on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5iwsp13DlClU9zw1nxZIep?si=1a6d1bdc6b18422c Be sure to li…

This week, our Featured Year is 1976, as we make our way through the 70s and into the early 80s. Tim will have a lot to say about prolific songwriter Otis Blackwell, who penned big hits for Elvis like "Don't Be Cruel," "Return to Sender," and "All Shook Up." Otis wrote over 1,000 songs! We'll have a terrific "Cover vs. Cover" segment as well; one f…

1975 is our Featured Year this week as Frank and I look at the music, news events, sports and entertainment from that year. Also, we'll have a couple of terrific "Download Discoveries," a "1 Hit Wonder" from a British group named Christie, and much more.Enjoy!द्वारा Frank Aust

In this episode of Underdubs, we ask the age-old question “What is prog?” and “Why do we like it so much?” Finally, we introduce the Keyboard Corner where we will discuss the various keyboard instruments featured on most prog rock albums. This week we talk about the Fender Rhodes electric piano. Episode 2 Playlist on YouTube: https://www.youtube.co…

Season 10 resumes this week as Frankie and I take a look back to 1974! The music, the top news events, sports and more...I'll also run down the list of the new inductees for the Rock Hall Class of '24; some surprises for sure and some long-overdue. Enjoy!द्वारा Frank Aust

Rounding out our "Classic Conversations" is one of our most-downloaded and favorite episodes--Mark Farner, founding member of Grand Funk Railroad! And next week, Frank and I return will all-new episodes of "70s Rock Conversations," as we continue with our look at the decade of the 70s--this week it's 1974. Thanks for sticking with us this winter an…

Bob Seger and the Silver Bullet Band is the topic of this week's "Classic Conversations!" Frank and I will be back with all-new episodes of Season 10 in a couple of weeks. We hope you've been enjoying our trip down memory lane all winter long and now into the spring!द्वारा Frank Aust

On this first episode of Underdubs, we introduce ourselves and talk about why we're doing this show and what we plan on talking about. We also talk about our band Volaré. We cover our beginnings, our history, and our musical influences. We give a brief description of "Garage Fusion," and we discuss the Canterbury progressive rock scene and its infl…

Chicago is our Featured Artist in this week's Classic Conversations! This Hall of Fame group from the Windy City was our very first Featured Artist. Keep in mind, all-new episodes of '70s Rock Conversations return on May 6th with 1975 in the spotlight.द्वारा Frank Aust

Welcome to Underdubs, a podcast about 70's progressive rock – and more! This podcast is a conversational music variety show with a focus on the classic progressive rock artists of the 1970’s and how their music has shaped culture, technology, and the music of today. We'll cover the classic prog bands like Yes and Genesis, but other forms like the C…

Elton John is in the spotlight this week as our Featured Artist! Coming off of his final worldwide tour, Elton has been our Featured Artist a couple of times. Keep in mind, Frank & I return with brand new episodes as we continue on with Season 10 starting May 6th.द्वारा Frank Aust

This week, Billy Joel is our Featured Artist as we continue with our Classic Conversations this spring! Next month, Frank and I return with all-new episodes in Season 10.द्वारा Frank Aust

Fleetwood Mac is our Featured Artist this week, as Frank and I close out the month of March in our Classic Conversations! Next week, we open April with Billy Joel; and new episodes pick up in early May. Enjoy!द्वारा Frank Aust

This week, "The Boss" Bruce Springsteen is our Featured Artist in our wintertime Classic Conversations! Next week, Fleetwood Mac is front-and-center as March concludes. Enjoy!द्वारा Frank Aust

This week, David Bowie is our Featured Artist as our Classic Conversations continue in March! Keep in mind, Season 10 picks up with the year 1975 when new episodes return in early May.द्वारा Frank Aust