Ahead of Twisted's (Bent Brother's) upcoming resurrection & tour dates, Jay Jay welcomes a very special guest to the podcast, Sebastian Bach!

Jay Jay and Sebastian unite to discuss the upcoming Twisted Sister resurrection tour. Jay begins with outlining the journey leading up to this moment, reflecting on both the highlights and the challenges faced by the band over the years. Bach, who brings a vibrant energy to the conversation per usual, shares his own experiences with Skid Row, drawing parallels between his unique career trajectory in Rock, and the legacy of Twisted Sister. The two musicians engage in a thoughtful dialogue about the evolution of rock music and the impact of their respective careers on the genre. They touch on the importance of fan engagement, the emotional connection between artists and their audiences, and the excitement of touring after years apart. Their reflections on past performances and journeys up until now are inspiring for musicians and fans alike to hear; especially in anticipation of Twisted's upcoming performance dates - which begin on August 28th at the Starland Ballroom in Sayreville, New Jersey, under the moniker Big Brother. This high energy episode serves both as a celebration of Rock music but also as a reminder of the enduring legacy that bands like Twisted Sister and artists like Bach continue to build. Don't miss this conversation, only on The Jay Jay French Connection: Beyond the Music!

Twisted Sister Tour Dates

Produced and Edited by Matthew Mallinger

This week, Jay Jay is joined by his Producer Matthew Mallinger, as they discuss the world of HiFi audio & Jay Jay's new upcoming program Twisted Systems. They delve into electroacoustic engineering and how the landscape of audio production has changed, emphasizing that you don't need to break the bank to get great sound. Matthew shares his journey within art as a drummer, painter & producer - & his most meaningful influences along the way; from hearing his uncle Pat Mallinger perform in Chicago as a kid, to his current involvement in Deantoni Parks Technoself School of Philosophy. They get into myths about audio quality and discuss the importance of understanding what elements are most important as a listener. Jay & Matthew end their conversation talking about the excitement surrounding Twisted Sister's tour coming up this year, & their plans to carry on with the anticipated reunion. Don't miss this conversation, only on The Jay Jay French Connection: Beyond the Music!

Tune in for Part II of one the favorite hi fi conversations that has taken place on the podcast: Analog Wars, with Ken Kessler & Michael Fremer! Don't miss the second half of these audio gurus conversation with Jay Jay.

Ken is a Hi-Fi expert journalist, who joined Hi-Fi News & Record Review in 1983, to which he still contributes. He also writes a column for the website Soundstage UK, is the author of "Quad: The Closest Approach", "McIntosh … For The Love Of Music", and co-author of "Sound Bites" and "KEF: Innovators In Sound." Michael Fremer is the editor of analogPlanet.com, and senior contributing editor at Stereophile magazine. He’s also contributed to The New York Times, The San Francisco Chronicle, Consumer Digest, and The Bergen Record (New Jersey) among other publications and periodicals.

Produced & edited by Matthew Mallinger