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 Blackhearts Marshall Crenshaw Uncle Tupelo Olivia Newton John The Jayhawks The Who Sun Volt and more

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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

***** 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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Visit our YouTube Channel where you can see video segments from all of our interviews. Just search "know good music"

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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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KNOW GOOD MUSIC can be found on Podbean (host site), Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Iheart Radio, Pandora, YouTube and almost anywhere you listen to podcasts.

Links to more sources at Link Tree - www.linktr.ee/knowgoodmusic

Visit our YouTube Channel where you can see video segments from all of our interviews. Just search "know good music"

Please follow / subscribe & review

Follow our Instagram & Facebook pages for info on upcoming podcasts and sometimes extra content

Email Rob at: knowgoodmusicpodcast@gmail.com

Know Good Music T-Shirts, Drink Coasters and Embroidered dad hats and winter hats now available. Email Rob for all the info.

TURN OFF THE TV and TURN UP THE MUSIC!!!