Ever wonder how a pop punk band gets its start? Joey CXP is right there, defining himself with his immensely talented band and original take on a well-traveled music genre. Currently promoting his latest single "prettiest girl in town" and EP "CANDY CRUSH", the band is getting ready to hit the road and do their first tour in Canada starting May 16!

During our podcast, Joey and the band discussed how they met, their beginnings, aspirations, and their excitement about touring outside the country. And they showed their impressive musical chops when they played three acoustic songs in the AP Vibes Studio.

Cutting their teeth in the New Brunswick, NJ, basement scene, Joey CXP is expanding upon the pop punk genre, gaining experience and, most importantly, gaining admirers.

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One of the coolest perks of having a podcast? Getting to chat with awesome people! We had a fantastic digital sit-down with Above the Moon, where we dove into their music, their journey, and all the exciting things happening in their world right now. They're bursting with new tunes that you absolutely won’t want to miss!

Their latest project, There Is No Arrival Vol. 1 and 2, is a collection of songs written over the last two years that explore the idea of living in the here and now—because that’s all we really have. Volume 1 recently dropped on March 27 which can be heard here. The entire project is completely DIY. The band wrote, recorded, and produced all music at their home base, Bottle Hill Recording, in Madison, NJ.

They also shared some great band stories, showcasing a friendship that’s just as vibrant as their music. Tune in to meet Kate Griffin (vocals, guitar), Kyle Griffin (bass), Shawn Murphy (guitar) and John Gramuglia (drums) of Above The Moon!

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Doug and Diane recently got to fulfill their dream of interviewing a legendary musician as they sat down and chatted with Burton Cummings … vocalist, keyboardist, and primary songwriter for the chart-topping ’60s/’70s rock band – The Guess Who! A gifted and prolific songwriter and musician, Cummings crafted massive hit singles like "American Woman," "These Eyes," "Laughing," and many more—songs that have stood the test of time and continue to resonate across generations.

Cummings embarked on a very fruitful solo career following his tenure with the band and is now currently on his solo 60th Anniversary Hits Tour. The tour started last year and will span a large portion of 2025 – stopping in Red Bank, NJ on March 18th at the Basie Center for the Arts.

With over thirty (30) – yes, you heard that correctly – thirty albums and dozens of Top 10 hits, we realized immediately that Burton is living his absolute best life and has no intention of slowing down. Filled with joy from playing with his band of 20+ years and by the positive reactions he receives daily from his fans, the Canadian musician promises there is much more music to come.

During our podcast, we learned about Burton’s childhood; the many iconic musicians he’s met and played with; his songwriting methods; and even some advice he has for vocalists about keeping their voices in tip-top shape.

You will NOT be disappointed if you tune in and listen to this gem of a conversation where you’ll hear super interesting stories and nuggets of information about this iconic frontman and solo artist. You will also be left with a smile on your face because of the pure joy Burton exudes, which we found to be thoroughly contagious!

Join us on March 18th as we soak up the talent and energy of Burton Cummings at the Count Basie Center for the Arts! Tickets can be found here!

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Hosted by Diane DiMemmo & Doug Dresher

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