Just when your getting sick of clear channel force feeding American idol wannabe crap down your throat, kind of like the bland new kids on the block scene of the late 80′s that Guns and Roses kicked the shit out of, there is a rock and roll tornado ripping through our countryside with an unrelenting middle finger extended high and proud in the sky. This band is San Francisco’s infamous Flexx Bronco.

Their new release called Vol.2: is a refreshing breath of smoke filled rock and roll sleaze, making you want to slam that extra shot, strip to your undies, do a David Lee Roth high kick, get laid and not give a fuck about work in the morning.

Look who’s Talkin’

They were recently featured by Rebel Music TV as their February band of the month, here’s a link to RMT’s blog regarding the upcoming episode featuring xB.

Also, there’s an article published by the San Francisco Chronicle a few weeks ago regarding this new classic album.

On Tour

You’re bleeding ears, blind eyes and hazy memory definitely will recall the permanent mark tattooed on your forehead from any of Flexx Bronco’s 100′s of shows over the past several years along side bands such as the Bronx, Valient Thorr, Throw Rag, Supersuckers, Scott Biram, Blowfly and even old schoolr’s like The Vibrators, Skynyrd, Tesla, Sammy Hagar, and many others. They are the rock and roll underground’s Jesus, demanding redemption on the current “sell out” crap that has consumed our airwaves.

You can experience it this March (4th-24th) all over the Western US including Reno, Boise, Salt Lake, Denver, Austin (for SXSW), Phoenix, San Diego, San Francisco and a few other stops.

If you haven’t already, it is time to tie up and get hooked. Real American Rock and Roll is back in a big way. Go get some!

videos and tour dates are at: http://www.flexxbronco.com/

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I’m not much of a cook. I’m a bit more of an eater and I really love it when I get to eat something, (that I’ve eaten a hundred times before), and it has a fresh, new and interesting taste. This is what Dogs and Bones does. They are seasoned musical “cooks” and know just how to serve up traditional genres with some added spice to take the music to new places. They take some good old-fashioned classic rock and throw in some blues, rockabilly, motown and psychedelic influence and create something truly timeless…and delicious.

What is the story behind your band’s name?

Phil: Our original bass player, Liberty, said about a friend was “hounding” a girl and he was acting like a dog without a bone.  Perfect name for this band.

If you were a dog in real life, what breed would you be and why?

Greig: I’d be a poodle.  They don’t shed.

Phil: A boxer, lovable, a mug and aggressive when necessary

Why did you choose to use an Andy Warhol inspired photo on your CD?

Phil: The band stylistically and musically is more akin to ’60s bands than contemporary groups. An icon of the ’60s like Warhol is representative of us, our taste in music and in art.

Greig: Andy Warhol is timeless like us.  Many different colors of the same image.  We have taken basic blues and colored it to match our vision.

I am told that your drummer, Phil, shares lead vocals, how did you learn to multitask like that?

Phil: Being a drummer since I was a kid, I had to be able to multi-task to even play drums. (You know, pat your head and rub your tummy).  Adding vocals is simply a matter of remembering to breathe.

What song that you play live seems to be a crowd pleaser?

Greig: “Leave Me Alone” seems to be a crowd favorite.  Although it’s about a woman who was obsessive, people always come up to us and say, “that song is soooo pretty.”  Go figure.

Phil: “Rescue Me” always gets the crowd moving.

What is the band currently working on?

Phil: We’re currently in the studio recording some tunes we’ve been playing for a while, as well as writing and arranging some new ones. We’re also planning on getting back in front of a live audience this summer.

Greig: Taking over the world!

Dogs and Bones have a song called “Sometimes It’s Better Not to Know,” can you give use a real life situation where you have thought that?

Phil: Check the third verse of the song.  The truth can be a bitch. So was that woman.

If you could have any guest artist play on your next record, who would you choose?

Greig: Wow, Elvis Costello maybe since he’s the whole package.  He can sing, dance (no not dance), write, play guitar.  Plus maybe he’ll put us on his show.  I met him once.  Jesse Dylan introduced me to him.  Does that count?

Phil: Stevie Winwood, that soaring B-3, those ethereal vocals.

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Did you get a chance to watch the Rock Hall induction ceremony last night? I saw the first and last half of it because my wife wanted to watch a movie. Hopefully I can catch a re-run so I can check out the Run DMC portion of the show.

I figured I would take a few minutes to share my thoughts and get a conversation started to see what you thought.

First, it is always cool to see dudes at that age still getting the job done. Little Anthony and the Imperials were fun to watch – My 2 year daughter was even shaking her butt a little. It was one of the times were I knew that I heard the songs before but didn’t know who did them – now I know. Read the rest of this entry

Here’s a few artists that you most likely won’t see on stage getting an award or even performing at the Grammy’s BUT certainly could be.

See if you agree by pressing play now.

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Here are the songs heard on this podcast and the links to each artists website;
Hype – “Push Me” (Available at CDBaby and iTunes)
Kelly Richey Band – “I Want You” (get it free on eMusic)
John Taglieri – “Booty Call” (get his older stuff free on eMusic)
Pauline Pisano – “Don’t Forget” (get it free on eMusic)
G Tom Mac – “Wish You Well” (get their older stuff free on eMusic)
Daydream On Autopilot – “Better Off Alone” (get it free on eMusic)
Daydream on Autopilot – “Call Me” (Blondie Cover)

Websites Mentioned on this podcast;
Mike Cameo’s Indie Top 10
Social Blend
Mixx.com

Most of these and a ton of other great artists can be found on the Pod Safe Music Network.

I am kind of at a loss for words right now so I will just get to the point. It’s just you, me, my f@#k ups and some tasty music by some talented, hard rocking, late 70′s sounding artists.

Press play now and enjoy. Simple as that.

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Here are the songs heard on this podcast and the links to each artists website;
Stripwired – “Another Shot” (get it free on eMusic)
Lauren Harris – “Steal Your Fire” (get it free on eMusic)
Crash Kelly – “Ride the Wire”
Moonstone Project – “Slave of Time”

Other sites and podcasts mentioned in this show;
Sneak peak of the new Metallica “Death Magnetic” Rock and Roll Geek Show style

BRAIN FART ALERT: My apologies to Lauren Harris. I said your name correctly the first time but then – right before the song – I mentioned some other Lauren.

Most of these and a ton of other great artists can be found on the Pod Safe Music Network.

Guest post: Treadmarkz is my brother-in-law, a Human Beatles Encyclopedia and the author of the weblog Treadmarkz.wordpress.com.

I am sure you have heard all the hubbub, but maybe you never quite knew what it was all about, this thing, this MANIA called the Beatles. If you have been thinking of getting into the Beatles (and I mean really into the Beatles, not just buying their latest Greatest hits compilation) this is not the Beatles’ Top 12 Best Albums, and I am not reviewing each album. This is just the order you need to buy them in, in order to feel the full effect of what they did.

The chronological order in which they were originally released seems like the most sensible way to do it. But this isn’t sensible. If you get into the Beatles you have to be prepared for a little disjointedness and things that come out of left field. You don’t have to follow this guide exactly, and as you will see, I give you opportunities to make your own choice. Also, this is just the original Beatles Music we are talking about here, not Let It Be…Naked, or the Love Album. Having said that, I give you…The List: Read the rest of this entry

Ain’t nothin’ like a good ‘ole fashioned dose of rock and roll – rockabilly style – to brighten up your day or night. So get out your boogie shoes and lose them blues.

Press play now and listen in as we check in on an old Stray Cat.

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Here are the songs heard on this podcast and links to each artists website. Check them out.
Johnny Nicholas – “The Hustle Is On”
Lee Rocker – “Rockin Harder”
The Sleepers – “Last Cowboy”
Jake Lear – “Leave This Town”

Website and article mentioned in this podcast.
Worlds of Wayne podcast – Interview with Lee Rocker

These and a ton of other great artists can be found on the Pod Safe Music Network

Did you ever wonder what Led Zeppelin would sound like if they were fronted by a woman? Me neither. But – just for the hell of it – I put together a show featuring women that are covering a few of the great bands classics.

Oh and the website mentioned in this show is supposed to be the PodcastAnswerGuy.com (sorry Cliff). Not the two misspoken versions from the episode. Check him out if you are looking to get into podcasting.

Press play and see if the women can do Zeppelin justice.

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Here are songs heard on this podcast and a link to the bands website. Check them out.
Lez Zeppelin – “The Ocean”
Anne Wilson – “Immigrant Song”
Anne Wilson featuring Elton John – “Where To Now St. Peter”

All these artists and a ton more can be found on the Pod Safe Music Network