Musicians
Johnny A.
Johnny A. Has Arrived Again
Johnny A. is widely regarded as one of America's finest contemporary guitarists; so much so that he’s one of the few people that Gibson has designed a Signature...
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Apr 26, 2010
Kenny Aronoff
Two sticks Aronoff
Kenny Aronoff is perhaps the world's most influential and in-demand drummer. The list of artists he's worked with reads like a who's who of the music industry, and includes...
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Jan 15, 2009 / Jan 19, 2009
Heywood Banks
Don't Forget the Lyrics
Anyone who has ever spent any time listening to the BOB&TOM show has no doubt heard a song by legendary comedian Heywood Banks. That’s because Heywood’s catalogue of...
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Jan 11, 2008 / Jan 25, 2008 / May 9, 2008 / Jul 3, 2008 / Aug 14, 2008 / Jan 23, 2009 / Feb 2, 2009 / Feb 3, 2009 / Jul 9, 2009 / Aug 27, 2009 / Sep 14, 2009 / Oct 20, 2009 / Jan 15, 2010 / May 7, 2010 / May 21, 2010 / Jul 8, 2010 / Jul 22, 2010
Owen Benjamin
The Giant Pianist
Growing up with an opera singing father and playing classical piano, nobody would have figured Owen Benjamin was destined to become a standup comedian. But that’s exactly what...
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Apr 1, 2009
Joe Bonamassa
He's Got the Blues
Already developing a reputation as one of the world’s greatest guitar players, Joe Bonamassa is also evolving into a charismatic blues-rock star and singer-songwriter. With the...
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Oct 21, 2009 / Apr 27, 2010
Jason Bonham
Like Father, Like Son
At the age of only five, Jason Bonham (son of Led Zeppelin drummer John Bonham) could play the drums, at least a scaled-down set of them, with skill and by the age of 17 he...
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Aug 10, 2010
Richard Bowden
America's Most Famous Unknown Entertainer
Longtime friend of the show Richard Bowden is set to make his long awaited return to the NAPA studio, and we can only hope he plays a few of his classic...
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Feb 9, 2009
Crystal Bowersox
Almost an Idol
Mother, musician and Ohio native Crystal Bowersox was arguably the best contestant on season nine of "American Idol," but when the final votes were tallied, she came up...
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Jun 4, 2010
Bowling For Soup
Bowling For Soup
Though they can’t bowl, and soup is rarely on their menu, the drunken power-rock band Bowling For Soup have been riding a wave of success since earning their first Grammy...
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Nov 16, 2009
Bo Burnham
The Fake ID Tour
For many, YouTube fame comes from making an ass out of yourself, just ask the Star Wars Kid or Chris Crocker, but for Bo Burnhamintetnet stardom came from his funny, politically...
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Mar 10, 2009 / Mar 27, 2009 / Aug 26, 2009
Sam Bush
Fiddle Me This
Sam Bush won his first awards for playing the fiddle before he had even reached his teenage years, and that was just the beginning of what would become a successful career in music....
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Nov 11, 2009
Rodney Carrington
King of the Mountains
Singer/songwriter/standup comedian Rodney Caringtontried his hand at sitcoms a few years back when he started in his own television series, but he (and the network) decided it...
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Aug 5, 2008
Tim Cavanagh
Sounds Like Fun
Tim Cavanagh is a man who can come up with a song about anything, which is a skill that comes in quite handy when he sits down to write. From obscure holidays to oddball news...
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Mar 3, 2008 / May 15, 2008 / Jun 6, 2008 / Jul 9, 2008 / Aug 20, 2008 / Feb 10, 2009 / Apr 2, 2009 / Jun 16, 2009 / Jul 24, 2009 / Sep 10, 2009 / Dec 16, 2009 / Jan 13, 2010 / Mar 3, 2010 / Mar 31, 2010 / Aug 13, 2010
Phil Collen
Ready to Pour Some Sugar?
Phil Collen may not have been the original guitarist for mega-rock band Def Leppard, but having been the lead guitarist and songwriter since the bands commercial...
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Aug 19, 2008
David Cook
David Cook Sings the Songs of David Cook
Season seven winner of "American Idol" David Cook first entered pop culture singing other artists songs on the top rated reality show, but his...
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Jul 20, 2009
Elizabeth Cook
Welding Music
Singer/songwriter and lovely blonde beauty Elizabeth Cook has just released her fifth studio album titled Welder, a tribute to her daddy who she used to watch weld as a child. Cook...
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Jun 4, 2010
Crosby, Stills and Nash
Songs From the Past
Known as the first true 'Super Group,' Crosby, Stills and Nash (CSN) has been carving out their musical legacy since coming together in 1969. The guys first joined forces after...
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Jun 16, 2009
Burton Cummings
Guess Who
One of the greatest voices in rock history, Burton Cummings was the famed lead singer, keyboardist and co-writer for The Guess Who for over a decade. During that time he sang and wrote or...
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Jun 23, 2010
Shannon Curfman
Rock Kid
Guitarist and singer/songwriter Shannon Curfman burst upon the blues and roots rock scene in 1999 with her album, Loud Guitars, Big Suspicions. Not only was the music well received, she...
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Apr 19, 2010
Pat Dailey
Who Wants to Go Out Drinkin'
From Put-in-Bay, OH to Key West, FL singer/songwriter Pat Dailey has become a traveling Spring Break, selling out shows for almost two decades. With humorous tunes, a...
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Jan 10, 2008 / Apr 10, 2008 / Jan 8, 2009 / Jan 8, 2010
Jeff Daniels
Jeff on Guitar
If you’ve never been down to the The Purple Rose Theatre for a "Live and Unplugged" show, you probably wouldn’t know that actor Jeff Daniels is also an accomplished...
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Aug 25, 2010
Dennis DeYoung
DeYoung at Heart
Some people have enough trouble as a teacher keeping up with elementary school kids, but Dennis DeYoung was able to both teach music and help create one of the biggest rock bands...
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Apr 27, 2009
Joe Elliott
Joe Goes Solo
Growing up in Sheffield, UK, Joe Elliott was caught by the music of the late 60s/early 70s 'glam' bands such as T.Rex, Mott The Hoople and (David Bowie's) Ziggy Stardust. While...
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Jul 27, 2010
Tommy Emmanuel
Guitar Extraordinaire
Considered by many to be the among the greatest guitar players in the world, Tommy Emmanuel is the true definition of a virtuoso. Originally from Australia, Emmanuel is a...
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May 20, 2008 / Sep 30, 2009
Newton Faulkner
Get Ready for Newton Faulkner
Newton Faulkner believes in accidents which is why this 23-year-old singer-songwriter makes music full of serendipity and happenstance, coincidence and luck. As his...
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Aug 1, 2008 / Aug 4, 2008
Don Felder
Heaven and Hell
When guitarist Don Felder was asked to join the Eagles in 1974, he knew it was the opportunity of a lifetime, but he had no idea how musically thrilling, emotionally exhausting and...
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Aug 20, 2008
Peter Frampton
Peter Frampton Calls Live
Peter Frampton has played guitar since the age of 11. Back in those days, he would practice in his school cafeteria alongside a classmate who also shared an interest in...
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Aug 25, 2009 / Apr 26, 2010
Ace Frehley
Space Ace
It has been 20 years since guitar legend Ace Frehley last put out a solo album, but for his fans, the wait is over, his new project, Anomaly will go on sale September 15th. Frehley, also...
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Sep 14, 2009
Brian Haner
Guitar Guy
After joining his first band at the age of 10, and having his first hit song with Sam The Sham and the Pharos (Wooly Bully), at the age of 16, Brian Haner thought he’d just punched his...
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Mar 25, 2009 / Aug 7, 2009 / Aug 17, 2010
Colin Hay
Hey, Colin Hay
After taking over the music world in the 80’s as part of the Aussie-rock group Men at Work, Colin Hay struck out on his own and continues to make great music. Along with releasing...
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Apr 27, 2009
Skip Haynes
Songs to Make Dogs Happy
When looking at your dog, you may think the only things he needs to be happy are belly scratches, access to food and attacking the mail man, but musician Skip Haynes and...
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Jul 7, 2009
Warren Haynes
Guitar Workoholic
You wouldn’t know it from listening to Warren Haynes play, but there was a time when he was much more into the Motown sound than guitar. It was only after being turned onto Eric...
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Oct 23, 2009 / Aug 20, 2010
Heaven and Hell
The Devils You Know
In 2007, the execs at Rhino Records asked Ronnie James Dio, Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler and Vinny Appice to reunite and record a couple of tracks for a Black Sabbath greatest hits...
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Apr 28, 2009
Here Come the Mummies
Funk From Beyond the Grave
Not much is known about the individual men who make up the kooky, funky, R&B band known as Here Come the Mummies. For the most part this is due to their constantly...
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Oct 30, 2009 / Dec 17, 2009 / Dec 23, 2009 / Feb 19, 2010 / Jun 11, 2010
Tommy James
Hanky Panky
Everyone knows the hits "Mony Mony," "I Think We're Alone Now," "Crimson and Clover," "Crystal Blue Persuasion." They are nuggets of rock and pop...
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Aug 26, 2010
Mark Knopfler
Grammy Award-winning guitarist, singer, songwriter, and bandleader Mark Knopfler
Warner Bros. Records is set to release Mark Knopfler’s new recording Get Lucky on Tuesday, September 15. This is...
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Sep 14, 2009
Davy Knowles
Davy Knowles & Back Door Slam
From the moment he heard Dire Straits sing “Sultans of Swing,” youngDavy Knowles knew he wanted to be a musician. But growing up on the Isle of Mann in the...
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Jun 23, 2009 / Nov 20, 2009
Jonny Lang
Jonny Plays Guitar
Jonny Lang started playing the guitar at the age of twelve, after his father took him to see the Bad Medicine Blues Band, one of the few blues bands in Fargo, North Dakota. Lang...
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Mar 22, 2010
Geddy Lee
What a Rush
After Retrospectives 1 & 2, who could have guessed that Geddy Leeand the rest of the Canadian rock band Rush would have enough ammo left to release a third Retrospective album. This...
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Mar 16, 2009
Nils Lofgren
Nils Does Neal
Very few musicians ever get to play with their idols, but guitar virtuoso Nils Lofgren was doing just that at age 17 when he joined Neil Young's band on his certified platinum After...
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Apr 20, 2009
Stephen Lynch
He’s a Little Bit Special
Stephen Lynch has a knack for making people in his audience laugh and squirm at the same time. We credit this phenomenon to the unusually dark and slightly demented...
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Mar 6, 2009
Lindsay Mac
Unconventional Approach
Lindsay Mac has been on the front cover of the Boston Globe and the cover of Strings magazine. She has also been on the cover of the Globe's Weekend section and featured in...
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Oct 28, 2009
Mac MacAnally
Beyond Margaritaville
Though Mac McAnally is best known as the guitarist for Jimmy Buffett's Coral Reefer Band, he's had quite a career outside of Margaritaville. He's released 11 albums of his own...
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Aug 11, 2009
Mary Mack
Folk 'n Comedy
It’s true that folk humorist Mary Mack often recounts stories of her life, but unlike your boring uncle, she does it with a guitar, up on stage and makes a living doing it. And...
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Jun 7, 2010
Dick Mango
Dick Mango Live
Whenever a big event, major holiday, or get-together of any importance is approaching, we know we're soon to be visited by the one and only (thank god) Dick Mango and his band, The...
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Dec 15, 2009 / Feb 4, 2010 / Feb 23, 2010 / Mar 17, 2010
Ray Manzarek
Live Again
Fans of The Doors will be blown away by the crisp sound found in the all new six-CD box-set, Live in New York. This set contains the final four shows played in New York City, just before...
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Nov 13, 2009 / Dec 22, 2009 / Apr 12, 2010
Dave Mason
In Traffic
Though he was admitted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of the band Traffic, Dave Mason is still considered to be one of classic rock’s most underrated artists....
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Feb 4, 2009
Brian May
A Village Lost and Found
With a musical career spanning four decades, Queen founding member Brian May is a world-renowned guitarist and songwriter, with production and performance credits on...
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Jul 22, 2010
Nicko McBrain
Iron Maiden Takes Flight
Fans of Iron Maiden are lining up outside theaters around the country in anticipation of the release of their new film Flight 666. The film gives fans a first hand look at...
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Apr 17, 2009
Edwin McCain
Southern Soul and Acoustic Storytelling
Born and raised in Greenville, SC, platinum-selling singer/songwriter Edwin McCain has had quite the career but has never felt the need to move far from...
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Aug 13, 2009 / Jun 24, 2010
Duff McKagan
Duff McKagan's Loaded
After years touring with Guns N Roses and Velvet Revolver, you'd figure a musican like Duff McKagan would spend his free time relaxing, or partying, or whatever it is that...
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Mar 5, 2009
Rickey Medlocke
Lynyrd Skynyrd
Rickey Medlocke and the rest of Lynyrd Skynyrd are not only back on tour this summer, they've also got a new live album for all you folks that either can't make it to the concert, or...
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Jun 25, 2010 / Jul 1, 2010
Bret Michaels
Rock of Love
As front man for the legendary rock band Poison, Bret Michaels has sold 25 million records and scored an amazing 15 chartbusting Top 40 singles including "Talk Dirty to Me,"...
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Ingrid Michaelson
The Way She Is
New York City based singer/songwriter Ingrid Michaelson’s music has gotten a lot of exposure recently by being featured on the hit TV seriesGrey’s Anatomy and in a series of Old...
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Jul 25, 2008 / Jun 15, 2010
Sean Morey
That's a Morey
Comedian Sean Morey has been a friend of the BOB&TOM show for longer than we can remember and his songs have been popping up on our albums since the 80's. But we're not the only...
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Jun 19, 2008 / Aug 21, 2008 / Jun 3, 2009 / Oct 14, 2009 / Mar 18, 2010 / Jun 18, 2010
Mudcrutch
The Story of Mudcrutch
When Page reunited Led Zeppelin and Clapton went back to Cream it made sense, but when Tom Petty announced he was reforming a band named Mudcrutch, nobody knew what to think,...
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May 14, 2008
Shawn Mullins
Honeydew
Growing up in a family that was rich in both music and the military, it was no surprise when Shawn Mullins went headfirst into both. While traveling as part of the Army reserves, Mullins...
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Jul 31, 2008
Vince Neil
Tattoos & Tequila
Having experienced a life of triumphs, pitfalls, extravagance and debauchery, Motley Crue lead singer Vince Neil has seen and done a lot. But one thing he hasn't done in over...
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Jun 22, 2010
New York Dolls
The New York Dolls
Since the early 70s, the New York Dolls have been a polarizing and trend setting force but most of all they’ve rocked. The Dolls helped usher in the punk rock and glam-rock...
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May 14, 2009
Rick Nielsen
The Latest From Cheap Trick
For almost 30 years running, Rick Nielsen and the rest of Cheap Trick have been on tour, which is a good indication that people enjoy attending their live performances....
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Jun 29, 2009
Night Ranger
Night Ranger Live in the Studio
Last year, for the first time in over a decade, Night Ranger released a brand new studio album, Hole in the Sun, which also happened to mark the group’s 25th...
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Jul 24, 2008 / Sep 4, 2009
Ted Nugent
Trample the Weak
When he’s not busy hunting, hosting a reality game show or fighting for any of the numerous causes he’s involved in, Ted Nugent can still pick up a guitar and rock out with the...
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Jun 15, 2010
Jim Peterik
All the Hits
Guitarist and musician Jim Peterik was one of the founders the band Survivor, and co-wrote many of their platinum hits including The Eye Of The Tiger, The Search Is Over. High on You...
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Mar 31, 2010
Henry Phillips
Punching the Clown
Singer/songwriter and gifted guitar player Henry Phillips may be lonely and a self-professed loser, but he's also one of the most clever comedians on the planet. His songs often...
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Apr 17, 2008 / Feb 2, 2009 / Feb 3, 2009 / Jul 10, 2009 / Jan 22, 2010 / Feb 11, 2010 / Feb 19, 2010 / Jul 29, 2010
Steve Poltz
Traveling & Unraveling
You wouldn’t think a guy that writes songs like Dog Doo Blues #48and I Killed Walter Matthau would be the same guy who discovered folk princess Jewel, but...
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Feb 25, 2008 / Apr 2, 2010
Gary Puckett
Lady Willpower, It's Now or Never
For a few weeks now, Chick McGee has been randomly playing the songLady Willpower whenever he’s felt like it, which in turn has led to a number of listeners...
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May 13, 2008
Mike Rutherford
Genesis Live on CD
Fans of the legendary British rock band Genesis had better get their credit cards ready because the long-awaited box set Genesis Live 1973-2007 is finally here. The set gathers...
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Sep 24, 2009
Saving Abel
Miss America
Jared Weeks and Jason Null formed the band Saving Abel while living in their small hometown of Corinth, Mississippi back in 2004. They met when Weeks, who was in a band, was playing...
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Jun 10, 2010
Bob Schneider
Lovely Creatures
Born in Ypsilanti, MI, Bob Schneider moved to Germany at the age of two so that his father could study opera. It was there that his father first taught him to play the guitar. He...
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Nov 13, 2009
Brian Setzer
Songs From Lonely Avenue
Brian Setzer has made a career of bucking trends, going against the grain, ignoring popular culture, discarding rational thought, and, all the while, blowing people away....
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Nov 12, 2009
Martin Sexton
A native of Syracuse, New York, Martin Sexton grew up in the 80's, uninterested in the sounds of the day, and fueled his dreams on the timeless sounds of classic rock and roll. Sexton eventually...
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Apr 22, 2010
Paul Shaffer
That's Right Dave
More than just a sidekick for David Letterman, world-renowned bandleader Paul Shaffer has done it all. He’s conducted a jam with Bob Dylan, Mick Jagger, Tina Turner, George...
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Oct 9, 2009 / Nov 2, 2009
Harry Shearer
In 1984, the world was introduced to the heavy metal rock band Spinal Tap in the Rob Reiner mocumentary film This is Spinal Tap. The movie has not only become one of the most beloved comedies of...
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Sep 1, 2009
Jake Shimabukuro
Ukulele Virtuoso
Those that think all ukulele music sounds the same have never heard Jake Shimabukuro play. From the time he was four years old, Shimabukuro has been hooked on the uke, learning how...
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Aug 12, 2009
Slash
Slash Goes Solo
Since emerging into the frontline of iconic rockers with the late-‘80s surge of his seminal band Guns N’ Roses, Slash has been one of the world’s most sought after guitarists....
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May 24, 2010 / Jun 25, 2010
Todd Snider
The Excitement Plan
Fans of the BOB&TOM Show have known about Todd Snider for years now with his songs like "Beer Run," "The Statistician’s Blues," "Seattle Grunge...
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Jul 31, 2009
Jill Sobule
California Years
It’s been almost five years since singer/songwriter/storyteller Jill Sobule joined us in the studio. For those who can’t remember that far back, she’s the one who sings the...
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Jun 1, 2009
James Stephens III
One Man Show
James Stephens III is a self-proclaimed one-man show. And that’s not much of a stretch because he’s not only a comedian, he’s also an actor, impressionist and musician that...
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Sep 25, 2009
Dave Stewart
The Dave Stewart Songbook
Though originally achieving fame as one half of Eurythmics with Annie Lennox, Dave Stewart has gone on to become one of the most respected musicians/entertainers in the...
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Jul 21, 2008
Paul Thorn
It's a Great Day!
You know it is going to be a great day when Paul Thorn is scheduled to be on the BOB&TOM show. Thorn's an accomplished painter and singer/songwriter who also happens to be an...
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Feb 19, 2008 / Jun 17, 2010
Derek Trucks
Already Free
Derek Trucks got his first guitar at age 9, had his first paying gig at age 11 and formed his first band at age 12; you could say people knew from an early age that he was destined to...
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Feb 12, 2009
Duke Tumatoe
The NFL is Back and so is Duke!
NFL action is in full swing and so too is Duke Tumatoe. He and the boys are back again on Wednesday to sing another edition of The NFL Song. Each week promises all...
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Jan 9, 2008 / Jan 16, 2008 / Jan 23, 2008 / Feb 7, 2008 / Jan 7, 2009 / Jan 21, 2009 / Jan 29, 2009 / Sep 9, 2009 / Sep 16, 2009 / Sep 23, 2009 / Sep 30, 2009 / Oct 7, 2009 / Oct 14, 2009 / Oct 21, 2009 / Oct 28, 2009 / Nov 4, 2009 / Nov 11, 2009 / Nov 18, 2009 / Nov 25, 2009 / Dec 2, 2009 / Dec 9, 2009 / Dec 16, 2009 / Jan 6, 2010 / Jan 13, 2010 / Jan 20, 2010 / Jan 27, 2010 / Feb 3, 2010 / Feb 11, 2010
K.T. Tunstall
Drastic Fantastic
“The last three years have changed me as an artist,” saysKT Tunstall. “My bar has been raised. I’ve realized what’s possible through making an album, touring behind it...
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May 22, 2008
The Two Man Gentleman Band
The Two Man Gentleman Band
When looking for entertainment, you don't often come across neo-vaudvellian acts that incorporate two impeccably dressed men playing banjos and basses while singing...
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Feb 24, 2009
Steven Tyler
Aerosmith and ZZ Top, Together At Last!
Since the early 70’s, Aerosmith has been solidifying itself as one of rock ‘n rolls most legendary bands. Steven Tyler and the boys have sold over 100...
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May 20, 2009
Unknown Hinson
Unknown Hinson
Looking somewhat like Dracula's nasty little brother who spent some hard years drinking and working as a carnival barker for a second-rate freak show, Unknown Hinson translates that...
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Apr 30, 2010
Very Emergency
Don't Panic, It's Very Emergency
When most bands cover a song, it’s because they enjoy the original version. In the case of Very Emergency, the artist they were covering liked their version so...
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Aug 25, 2009
Joe Vitale
Family Business
If you were a musician back in the 70's and 80's and you needed a drummer to sit in on a session or join you on tour, there was one name at the top of your wish list, Joe Vitale....
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Jun 22, 2009
Tim Wilson
Songs From the South
For years comedian, songwriter and philosopher, Tim Wilson has been joining us on the air and in that time has treated us to a number of classic tunes such as My Brother...
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Feb 29, 2008 / Jul 10, 2008 / Jan 15, 2009 / Mar 2, 2009 / Apr 6, 2009 / Jun 25, 2009 / Jul 30, 2009 / Sep 23, 2009 / Nov 5, 2009 / Jan 7, 2010 / Feb 8, 2010 / Feb 9, 2010 / Mar 19, 2010 / May 7, 2010 / Jun 2, 2010 / Jul 8, 2010
Peter Wolf
Midnight Souvenirs
Peter Wolf, well known from his stint with J. Geils Band, recently released his seventh solo album, Midnight Souvenirs, which is his first since 2002’s lauded Sleepless....
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Aug 18, 2010
"Weird Al" Yankovic
Straight Outta Lynwood
For over twenty years, no musician or music style has been safe from the king of pop music parodies, “Weird Al” Yankovic. From the classic hits of Michael Jackson and...
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Jun 19, 2008
