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THE LAST WALTZ Movie Review - From the Archives - originally aired April 10, 2021

FROM THE ARCHIVES - Original Airdate of 4.10.2021
New intro by Rob
Today Jim (rob) and Mike (matt) talk about the 1976 film THE LAST WALTZ
ABOUT THE LAST WALTZThe Last Waltz was a concert by the Canadian-American rock group The Band, held on American Thanksgiving Day, November 25, 1976, at Winterland Ballroom in San Francisco. The Last Waltz was advertised as The Band's "farewell concert appearance", and the concert saw The Band joined by more than a dozen special guests, including their previous employers Ronnie Hawkins and Bob Dylan as well as Paul Butterfield, Bobby Charles, Eric Clapton, Neil Diamond, Dr. John, Joni Mitchell, Van Morrison, Ringo Starr, Muddy Waters, Ronnie Wood, and Neil Young. The musical director for the concert was The Band's original record producer, John Simon.
The event was filmed by director Martin Scorsese and made into a documentary of the same title, released in 1978. Jonathan Taplin, who was The Band's tour manager from 1969 to 1972 and later produced Scorsese's film Mean Streets, suggested that Scorsese would be the ideal director for the project and introduced Robbie Robertson and Scorsese. Taplin served as executive producer. The film features concert performances, intermittent song renditions shot on a studio soundstage, and interviews by Scorsese with members of The Band. A triple-LP soundtrack recording, produced by Simon and Rob Fraboni, was issued in 1978. The film was released on DVD in 2002 as was a four-CD box set of the concert and related studio recordings.
The Last Waltz is hailed as one of the greatest documentary concert films ever made,[3] although it has been criticized for its focus on Robertson.  In 2019, the film was selected by the Library of Congress for preservation in the National Film Registry for being "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant".
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FRANCESCA FUENTES Interview - New Jersey Singer Songwriter

Francesca was named the 2025 Breakout Artist of the Year by Atlantic City’s Elephant Talk Independent Music Awards... A few months ago she won the "Homegrown Music Video Award" for "I Just Wanna Be Your Lover Again" at the Garden State Film Festival.  She Just released a new single "Barely Breathing" on April 17th and she will be releasing her new album "Promise of Patience" this summer.
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Matt and Rob talk to Francesca about her favorite town (s) in New Jersey, the new album, the experience of attending the Garden State Film Festival and taking home an award, the making of the video for "I Just Wanna Be Your Lover" ... and more including the "mystery question"!
You can find Francesca on Facebook, Instagram & TikTok (@lovefrancescafuentes).  ******KNOW GOOD MUSIC can be found on Podbean (host site), Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Iheart Radio, Pandora, YouTube  and almost anywhere you listen to podcasts.
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COPYRIGHT CLAIM: The songs "Barely Breathing" and "I Wanna Be Your Lover Again" used with permission from Francesca Fuentes

SPACE FREHLEY (Ace Frehley Tribute Band) Interview

Rob interviews Space Frehley!
Rob has been wanting to interview someone from a tribute band for a long time now ... and what perfect way to start this journey than to interview SPACE FREHLEY (A Tribute to Ace Frehley) and put out the interview on what would have been Ace's 75th birthday.
Not only does Space look like Ace (without the makeup) but he talks like him, sings like him and ... damnnnnn... he plays Ace Frehley songs note for note.. including the guitar solos .. he's the real deal folks!Space Frehley pays tribute to one of the greatest rock n' roll showmen in the history of rock n' roll and the history of on of the greatest bands ever ... KISS!
This is an interview like no other in that Rob gets not only to talk to Space himself but also his alter ego Aaron.
Rob and Space talk about:
When they both first got into KISSWhen they each met the original members of KISSForming a "non-makeup" Kiss tribute bandSpace's upcoming showsThe show in Teaneck, NJ (where Space met Ace's ex-girlfreind Lara)The new Space Frehley EP "FREH-QUENCY"Space Frehley's Guitar Collection (visit our YouTube channel for video from this segment)and much more!!!
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If you haven't seen Space Frehley in concert go to YouTube right now and check him out.
You can find Space's new EP anywhere you get your music.. also find Space on Facebook and Instagram and at his webiste : www.spacefrehley.com
Get some really cool SPACE FREHLEY T-Shirts, Sneakers and other cool items at : www.guitarnuttees.com !
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*****COPYRIGHT CLAIM: Space Frehley's cover versions of the songs, "TALK TO ME" and "RIP IT OUT" used with permission from Space Frehley

Record Store Day Reviews 2026 and Flea Market Finds - Ep 110

Sam and Rob record an impromptu podcast for Record Store Day 2026
Recorded on April 19, 2026 
They go over the albums they bought and some other recent purchases (Rob's Flea Market Finds)
ARTISTS MENTIONED ARE:Joan Jett & the BlackheartsMarshall CrenshawUncle TupeloOlivia Newton JohnThe JayhawksThe WhoSun Voltand more
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THOM LAFOND (Banshee Tree) Interview / Colorado Folk Rock Band

Rob interviews guitarist/vocalist Thom LaFond from the Colorado based band BANSHEE TREE!
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BIO:
BANSHEE TREE is an indie psychedelic pop/rock band with sharply-written songs, jazz-inspired guitar solos, saxophone textures, and grooves that nod to the dance floor, they've spent nearly a decade evolving their sound. That fusion reaches a new peak with Bad Luck, a restless and unapologetically diverse album that captures a celebrated band chasing down new horizons.
For years, Banshee Tree's evolution took place not in the recording studio, but onstage. A weekly residency at a speakeasy in Boulder, Colorado, gave the musicians an opportunity to reach beyond their origins as a swing band, while the addition of new members — including veterans of Denver's funk and punk-rock scenes — helped broaden the group's influences. Banshee Tree began gigging in other cities, too, busking with street performers in New Orleans and sharing late-night jam sessions with bands in the Pacific Northwest. Before long, their fusion of acoustic and electric styles had grown so wide that Banshee Tree could play virtually anywhere: dubstep festivals in California, EDM bills in Colorado, and bluegrass shows with genre-benders like Leftover Salmon and The Infamous Stringdusters.
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APRIL 17th saw the release of their second studio album BAD LUCK - be sure to check it out.  You can hear some of the new music within this podcast.
Rob and Thom talk about the history of the band, songwriting at the Home Depot, AI and how it is effecting the music industry, Marc Ribot, Gloria Gaynor, GONG, Stellar Jay,  the fundraiser for a van and a possible name for the new van... and alot more!
Thom picks his mystery question and it's a good one!**********Check out Banshee Tree at their website : banshee-tree.com
There you can find video of their live performances, their bio and you can donate so they can get a new touring van... have your name written somewhere in the van!
You can also find the band on Facebook and Instagram
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COPYRIGHT CLAIM: the songs : BRIGHT BLUE LIGHT, LOOK HIGH OVER THE MOUNTAIN, BAD LUCK & STELLAR JAY THEME used with permission from Jim Flammia at All Eyes Media
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TURN OFF THE TV and ... TURN UP THE MUSIC!

KEITH HOPWOOD from Herman's Hermits / British Invasion Band Interview

KEITH HOPWOOD (HERMAN'S HERMITS) INTERVIEW
Rob interviews original guitarist for Herman's Hermits Keith Hopwood
Keith was in the band from 1963 - 1972 and was a pivotal member during the band's height with the #1 US hits "Mrs. Brown You Have  Lovely Daughter" and "I'm Henry the Eighth, I am".  Other greats songs were "I'm into Something Good", "There's a Kind of Hush" and "Can't You Hear my Heartbeat."
Rob talks to Keith about his upcoming show at Chiller Theatre (April 24-26) in Parsippany New Jersey!  This will be Keith's first ever autograph show.  He will be joined by Peter Noone on Saturday April 25th from 1:30 - 2:30 pm where they will be signing their new single "Remember When".  This new single is the first song they've recorded together in 50 years!
Rob and Keith also talk about The Beatles, The Ed Sullivan Show, The Jackie Gleason Show, how Herman's Hermits got their name, "Tales of a Hermit" (Keith's book) and more!
You can find out more about Keith at his website:www.keithhopwood.com
And you can still get your tickets for Chiller Theatre to meet Keith in person ... from their website
(www.chillertheatre.com) or at the door the day of the show (s).
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TURN OFF THE TV and TURN UP THE MUSIC!!!

SEINFELD - Top 5 Episodes - The History of Seinfeld (From the Archives - July 2020)

SEINFELD from the Archives - Original air date: July 18, 2020
Back in 2020 when we were "Jim and MIke Talk" we did a podcast on Seinfeld.  It was before we decided to dedicate the podcast to talking about music.
We used to have a segment before and after the main theme.
What you'll hear today is just the Main Theme which was Seinfeld.
We go thru the history of the show and we go thru our top 5 favorite episodes.
Just so you know: Jim (is Rob) and Mike (is Matt)
Some years later we changed the name to Jim and Mike talk music and then to what you know us now as "KNOW GOOD MUSIC"
Enjoy this blast from the past of us talking about one of the greatest sitcoms of all time
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BEE GEES - History - Albums - Saturday Night Fever - Ep. 109

BEE GEES Jive Talkin Podcast - Ms Fab and Rob talk Bee Gees
 
The History of the Bee Gees 
How they got their name (it's not what you think)
The formation of the band
What made Robin leave the band?
The Albums leading up to Saturday Night Fever
We delve into the entire SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER soundtrack
Who passed up being on the Saturday Night Fever soundtrack
Was Ms Fab allowed to go see the movie.. at age 12 ? 
 
What happened with the Bee Gees after the success of Saturday Night Fever, the other brother Andy, the passing of Maurice and Robin and what remains of the legacy.
 
Also:
Rob & Ms Fab's top 5 favorite Bee Gees songs 
 
As Ms Fab & Rob grew are the same age they reminisce about the 70s, the bee gees and their love for music and when it began.. amongst other things like "the tiny violin" .. "the songs that bring tears to their eyes" .. and who would they like to see play the bee gees if they made a feature length bio-pic!
 
Find out all about the Bee Gees on this Epic podcast ... it's one for the ages
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Be sure to visit the ROCK BOX MUSIC SCHOOL & STAGE at : https://elizabethfarrellmusic.com/therockbox/
Tell them MS FAB sent you
 
TURN OFF THE TV - TURN UP THE BEE GEES!

EDDIE DEEZEN Interview - Grease - The Polar Express - I Wanna Hold Your Hand

Rob and Eddie Deezen talk about his start as a stand-up comedian leading into his acting career with his first year in acting (1978) being in 3 films (one a huge hit, one a fan favorite, and one that didn't do so well).. we're talking GREASE, I WANNA HOLD YOUR HAND and LASERBLAST!
They  go into other films Eddie was in like 1941 (with John Belushi) and The Polar Express.  His time working with Stephen Spielberg and we also talk about ELVIS... and other interesting things in Eddie's career.
One of Rob's favorite movies of all time is Grease!  He remembers Eddie vividly from Grease (Eugene) and 1941 (Herbie) (two films I saw in the theatre when they first came out).. Eddie is only one of 5 actors to reprise their characters role in Grease 2 (which I've grown to like over the years)
Find out which Beatle once did an imperonation of Eddie (from the movie "I wanna hold your hand)Find out what it is exactlty that eddie did on the set of 3 out of 4 of his first films that no other actor has done in acting history
We even talk about The Honeymooners
You'll find this interview very enjoyable & fun.. Eddie has some good stories.
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LED ZEPPELIN Presence / THE WALLFLOWERS Bringing Down the Horse / THE ROLLING STONES Black and Blue Ep. 108

On today's podcast Sam and Rob discuss three more albums that are coming up on major release anniversaries
Rob talks about LED ZEPPELIN'S 1976 Release PRESCENCE
- The odd album cover - "the object"- What circumstance led to this album being made in the first place- What is Royal Orleans really about ?  "Whiskers"?
****Rob and Sam then go into THE WALLFLOWERS May 21, 1996 Release BRINGING DOWN THE HORSE- Bringing Down the Horse Tour this  year- Sam's dating life and how it related to 3 Marlenas- What other music people appeared on the album- Inspiration for "6th Avenue Heartache"****
Sam talks about THE ROLLING STONES 1976 Release BLACK AND BLUE- What did Jeff Beck say about the recording session?- What is different about this album than other Stones albums- Super Deluxe Version
We'll be releasing a couple of album anniversary podcasts this year Next ones will most likely be in June or July \
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