My latest podcast, aired on Wednesday, March 2025, focused on Beatles Books, featuring a fabulous lineup of music from the Beatles and insightful discussions with four distinguished authors.
A big thank you to:
- David Bedford for sharing his extensive knowledge on The Beatles in Liverpool and discussing the dozens of books he has published.
- Susan Shumsky delved into the Maharishi's influence on the Beatles and their connection to Indian culture, highlighting her books 'Maharishi & Me' and 'The Inner Light.'
- Gary Astridge provided fascinating details about his experiences with Ringo Starr and the iconic drum kits. Lastly, Paul Ferrante discussed his fiction book '30 Minutes in Memphis,' which explores the Beatles' 1966 tour.
This episode was another fantastic and informative session, perfect for Beatles aficionados and book lovers alike.
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Show Topic: Beatles & Rock Music Special + Fest for Beatles Fans Preview
The episode of my podcast aired on Thursday, March 20th, 2025, was a Beatles and Rock Music special, featuring an exciting mix of Beatles classics and tracks from legendary rock artists such as Bad Company, Three Dog Night, The Monkees, Badfinger, Wings, Billy J. Kramer, and more. We covered a variety of genres, including rock, power pop, British Invasion, and other rock subgenres.
This episode also previewed the Fest for Beatles Fans in Jersey City, happening March 28th-30th, 2025. We welcomed an incredible lineup of guests, from tribute artists to legendary musicians, who shared their experiences and stories from the world of Beatles and rock music.
A big thanks to our guests Linda and Esmerelda from The Magical Mystery Girls on their tribute to the Beatles, especially their performances of Sgt Peppers and Abbey Road; Drew Hill shared his moments at Fest for Beatles Fans with his band Liverpool; Cole Larravide discussed his love of the Beatles and his performances in Liverpool; and Simon Kirke recounted his greatest moments with Free and Bad Company and his performances with Ringo Starr.
The recording is now available for you to enjoy. Tune in to relive the sounds of the 60s and 70s, chat with incredible musicians, and gear up for the Fest for Beatles Fans in Jersey City!
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My latest podcast, recorded on Monday, May 5th, 2025, focused on Rock n Roll Memories, featuring some of the greatest music from various iconic artists.
We played tracks from The Beatles, The Monkees, The Who, Badfinger, Rick Derringer, Elvis Presley, Donovan, Peter and Gordon, Billy J. Kramer, Bad Company, The Dave Clark Five, Herman’s Hermits, The Cyrkle, and many more.
A big thank you to Shaun Weiss for joining the show and sharing his incredible experiences.
He discussed the many artists he's met over the years, as well as his father Nat Weiss, who had connections with The Beatles and their manager, Brian Epstein. Shaun also shared unforgettable moments with The Beatles and other artists he met and saw in concert.
It was a fab episode filled with great stories and music!
🎧 Be sure to listen to the recording below to relive these rock 'n roll memories!
Jacques
My latest podcast, aired on Wednesday, March 2025, focused on Beatles Books, featuring a fabulous lineup of music from the Beatles and insightful discussions with four distinguished authors.
A big thank you to:
- David Bedford for sharing his extensive knowledge on The Beatles in Liverpool and discussing the dozens of books he has published.
- Susan Shumsky delved into the Maharishi's influence on the Beatles and their connection to Indian culture, highlighting her books 'Maharishi & Me' and 'The Inner Light.'
- Gary Astridge provided fascinating details about his experiences with Ringo Starr and the iconic drum kits. Lastly, Paul Ferrante discussed his fiction book '30 Minutes in Memphis,' which explores the Beatles' 1966 tour.
This episode was another fantastic and informative session, perfect for Beatles aficionados and book lovers alike.