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

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

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.

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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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SEINFELD from the Archives - Original air date: July 18, 2020

Back in 2020 when we were "Jim and MIke Talk" we did a podcast on Seinfeld. It was before we decided to dedicate the podcast to talking about music.

We used to have a segment before and after the main theme.

What you'll hear today is just the Main Theme which was Seinfeld.

We go thru the history of the show and we go thru our top 5 favorite episodes.

Just so you know: Jim (is Rob) and Mike (is Matt)

Some years later we changed the name to Jim and Mike talk music and then to what you know us now as "KNOW GOOD MUSIC"

Enjoy this blast from the past of us talking about one of the greatest sitcoms of all time

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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.

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TURN OFF THE TV - TURN UP THE BEE GEES!

Rob and Eddie Deezen talk about his start as a stand-up comedian leading into his acting career with his first year in acting (1978) being in 3 films (one a huge hit, one a fan favorite, and one that didn't do so well).. we're talking GREASE, I WANNA HOLD YOUR HAND and LASERBLAST!

They go into other films Eddie was in like 1941 (with John Belushi) and The Polar Express. His time working with Stephen Spielberg and we also talk about ELVIS... and other interesting things in Eddie's career.

One of Rob's favorite movies of all time is Grease! He remembers Eddie vividly from Grease (Eugene) and 1941 (Herbie) (two films I saw in the theatre when they first came out).. Eddie is only one of 5 actors to reprise their characters role in Grease 2 (which I've grown to like over the years)

Find out which Beatle once did an imperonation of Eddie (from the movie "I wanna hold your hand) Find out what it is exactlty that eddie did on the set of 3 out of 4 of his first films that no other actor has done in acting history

We even talk about The Honeymooners

You'll find this interview very enjoyable & fun.. Eddie has some good stories.

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On today's podcast Sam and Rob discuss three more albums that are coming up on major release anniversaries

Rob talks about LED ZEPPELIN'S 1976 Release PRESCENCE

- The odd album cover - "the object" - What circumstance led to this album being made in the first place - What is Royal Orleans really about ? "Whiskers"?

**** Rob and Sam then go into THE WALLFLOWERS May 21, 1996 Release BRINGING DOWN THE HORSE - Bringing Down the Horse Tour this year - Sam's dating life and how it related to 3 Marlenas - What other music people appeared on the album - Inspiration for "6th Avenue Heartache" ****

Sam talks about THE ROLLING STONES 1976 Release BLACK AND BLUE - What did Jeff Beck say about the recording session? - What is different about this album than other Stones albums - Super Deluxe Version

We'll be releasing a couple of album anniversary podcasts this year Next ones will most likely be in June or July \

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EP 107 - ALBUM ANNIVERSARIES Part 1

On today's podcast Sam and Rob discuss two albums they love that are coming up on major release anniversaries. Rob talks about the Cranberries album "To the Faithful Departed" released on April 29, 1996 (30 year anniversary).

Rob goes track by track and talks a little bit about the late singer Delores O'Riordan and a couple of the videos that were made in support of the singles.

Sam talks about the Beach Boys monumental album PET SOUNDS - released May 16, 1966. This was their 11th studio album and somewhat different than previous releases. Sam goes into why he loves this album and how it influenced other great musical artists throughout the years since.

We'll be releasing a couple of album anniversary podcasts this year including Part 2 next week. So keep an ear out for them.

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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.

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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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TURN off the TV and TURN UP THE MUSIC!