The Jukebox Graduate

Episode 18: It's A Sound Salvation (Part 2) Dec 20, 2023

Part 2 of 2: Well, the boys most certainly made up for lost time in Part 1. An hour and a half later... they finally get into the meat of their 2023/24 Winter Pledge Drive. In this segment, you will learn how the ol' podcast morphed into a 24/7 curated internet radio station with themed and hosted programming, but you also get an insight into what the future holds for the station. Details are offered on how YOU could also have your own show on the platform! Finally, Dave and Eugene go over their Patreon pledge goals and some of the prizes they'll be giving away once each level is unlocked. Among the prizes... backstage passes/lanyards, CDs, vinyl, signed albums, cool promotional items, and a ONE-OF-A-KIND guitar effects pedal created exclusively for The Jukebox Graduate by Satellite Amps! All this and more as the guys of gab reel in this long-awaited Episode 18. This episode of the Jukebox Graduate is brought to you by Satellite Amplifiers. Help support the station: https://www.patreon.com/thejukeboxgraduate Listen to The Jukebox Graduate Radio: https://live365.com/station/The-Jukebox-Graduate-a45215 Follow us: www.facebook.com/TheJukeboxGraduate For everything else: www.thejukeboxgraduate.com

Episode 18: It's A Sound Salvation (Part 1) Dec 19, 2023

Part 1 of 2: Three years since their last co-hosted podcast, Dave and Eugene return with a very special Pledge Drive edition of The Jukebox Graduate. The boys catch up on what they've been up all this time, how their podcast has evolved into it's current 24/7 entertainment resource, and how Artificial Intelligence is impacting the world of music... along with their reviews of the latest Beatles single, "Now And Then". You'll hear music from the COVID-19 Musicians Recording Collaboration, A.I. Nirvana as well as an exclusive track from Dan Bern. This three-hour showcase has been cut up into two easily digestible parts, so when you're ready, be sure to plate-up Part 2 and find out how you can win all kinds of fabulous prizes as part of the 2023/24 Winter Pledge Drive. This episode of the Jukebox Graduate is brought to you by Satellite Amplifiers. Help support the station: https://www.patreon.com/thejukeboxgraduate Listen to The Jukebox Graduate Radio: https://live365.com/station/The-Jukebox-Graduate-a45215 Follow us: www.facebook.com/TheJukeboxGraduate For everything else: www.thejukeboxgraduate.com

SINGLES: Episode 04 (Everyday Is Like Sunday) May 11, 2020

Welcome home, everybody! Uncertain times call for certain measures. We know that many of you have more time your hands than usual, or maybe you just need something to keep your mind busy while the world sorts itself out. Dave and Eugene have just the thing! With SINGLES, the Jukebox Graduate will be coming to you more frequently with bite-sized mini podcasts to match your media consumption diet. In SINGLES episode 4 the secluded scholars go to the mail bag and address the reason for the recent radio silence as well as a listener request for an unreleased song from the Eugene Edwards archives. After hearing that rarity the guys discuss their recent listening pleasures including Ron Sexsmith, Fiona Apple, El Michels Affair, and Dave's recent Cajun kick. All in a day's work (from home) at The Jukebox Graduate! www.thejukeboxgraduate.com

SINGLES: Episode 03 (Islands In The Stream) Apr 07, 2020

Welcome home, everybody! Uncertain times call for certain measures. We know that many of you have more time your hands than usual, or maybe you just need something to keep your mind busy while the world sorts itself out. Dave and Eugene have just the thing! With SINGLES, the Jukebox Graduate will be coming to you more frequently with bite-sized mini podcasts to match your media consumption diet. In SINGLES episode 03 the lads discuss some new releases (M. Ward, Phish, and Ty Segall, among others). They gab about what they’ve been listening to this week and make some Cabin Fever viewing suggestions. You'll also hear a track by Roman Candle before the guys read some listener feedback. All in a day's work (from home) at The Jukebox Graduate!

SINGLES: Episode 02 (Teach Your Children) Mar 31, 2020

Welcome home, everybody! Uncertain times call for certain measures. We know that many of you have more time your hands than usual, or maybe you just need something to keep your mind busy while the world sorts itself out. Dave and Eugene have just the thing! With SINGLES, the Jukebox Graduate will be coming to you more frequently with bite-sized mini podcasts to match your media consumption diet. In this episode Dave & Eugene talk about the surge in streaming live performances and the spike in interest (with incentives) to learn a new instrument from the comfort of your own home. You'll also hear a brand new song by John Moreland before the guys share their latest earworms with you. All in a day's work (from home) at The Jukebox Graduate! www.thejukeboxgraduate.com

SINGLES: Episode 01 (Isolation) Mar 25, 2020

Welcome home, everybody! Uncertain times call for certain measures. We know that many of you have more time your hands than usual, or maybe you just need something to keep your mind busy while the world sorts itself out. Dave and Eugene have just the thing! With SINGLES, the Jukebox Graduate will be coming to you more frequently with bite-sized mini podcasts to match your media consumption diet. In this episode the boys discuss some of the effects the COVID19 outbreak is having on various aspects of the music world. You'll also hear a brand new song by Sadler Vaden (Jason Isbell And The 400 Unit) before the guys offer up their Cabin Fever Playlist suggestions. All in a day's work (from home) at The Jukebox Graduate! www.thejukeboxgraduate.com

Side Pod 02: Come On, Get Happy!! Mar 22, 2020

The only thing that could stop Elvis Costello in 1979 was himself. So he did. Crawling from the wreckage of an unfortunate scandal, he and his band made a curious document, 1980’s GET HAPPY!! Costello’s fourth album was propelled by the runaway train of his band, the Attractions. It was a musical romp of classic soul vibes but a lyrical tangle of wordplay and mea culpa. How do you get 20 (20!) grooves onto one piece of vinyl? You jam. This special side pod of The Jukebox Graduate has Dave and Eugene pondering over this piece of pop perfection. Including special side categories! Get hip. Get downloaded. GET HAPPY!! www.thejukeboxgraduate.com

Episode 17: Spare Keys Dec 29, 2019

In Episode 17 of The Jukebox Graduate, the Senators of Sound welcome Dawes keyboardist Lee Pardini into The Den for an in-depth chat on how a kid from the Bay Area honed his chops, earned his stripes, and eventually landed a gig with the ever-popular Los Angeles band. We'll hear an exclusive, world premiere track from Lee's forthcoming jazz trio album as well as a new song from The Salty Dogs' latest collection. To round things out, the boys recount their favorite music from 2019 as well as other sonic nuggets that they've been grooving to as of late (Billie Eilish, Lil Nas X, Anderson.Paak, William Prince). This episode of The Jukebox Graduate was brought to you by Satellite Amplifiers with thanks to Ted Russell Kamp for the use of his studio (The Den). Special thanks to John Cowsill and The Salty Dogs. www.thejukeboxgraduate.com

Episode 16: The Kids In The Hall Nov 19, 2019

Episode 16 of the Jukebox Graduate is a lovely, simple dialogue between Dave and Eugene. The talkie twosome go over a range of topics: Dave’s incredible Dylan concert experience, The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame nominees, Juliana Hatfield and her album of Police covers, Eugene’s Fender videos and telecasts, Outlaw Country, and their favorite new music. We will hear songs from Juliana Hatfield and The Mastersons. We will also hear a little bit from Bob Dylan, Cigarettes After Sex, Matt Berninger & Phoebe Bridgers, Black Pumas, and the Jumbo Shrimp Jazz Band (with Eugene sitting in!). This episode of The Jukebox Graduate was brought to you by Satellite Amplifiers with thanks to Ted Russell Kamp for the use of his studio (The Den). Special thanks to Vicki Peterson and Joe Spadaro @ American Laundromat Records. www.thejukeboxgraduate.com

Episode 15: First Degree Burns Sep 15, 2019

In episode 15 of The Jukebox Graduate, Dave and Eugene host their guest, producer Carl Alvarez, in order to discuss the new Ken Burns documentary Country Music. The duo of dialogue first cover other topics: the Raconteurs at Amoeba, recent movies/upcoming music documentaries, Bryan Ferry at the Greek, recent suicides, and Eugene’s Fender Facebook Live appearance. Carl gives us an overview of the 16-hour PBS study of country music and goes over some highlights and things he learned after seeing the whole thing. We get to hear songs from American Road and Charity Swim. We also get a touch of Tommy Tutone, Derek & the Dominos, and the Nude Party. This episode of The Jukebox Graduate was brought to you by Satellite Amplifiers and their new Scamp line. Yesterday’s technology...today at satelliteamps.com Special thanks to Alex Call, American Road, Chris Lopez, Charity Swim, and Carl Alvarez. www.thejukeboxgraduate.com

Episode 14: Nothing Is Real Jul 04, 2019

Episode 14 of The Jukebox Graduate finds the babbling boys of summer at Humble Hill studios on a grey drizzly day. Dave recalls his trip to Detroit and shares the Third Man recording that he made in the Voice-O-Graph while there. They talk about the Universal fire of 2008. Then it’s a discussion of the recent Martin Scorcese/Bob Dylan Rolling Thunder Revue film. Finally the lads wrap it up by covering the Radiohead hack story, Eugene’s new Fender guitar demonstration videos and his Everyone Loves Guitar interview. In between all of this we hear new music from Dave Rayburn, Jeff Plankenhorn, Thee Sinseers and Jeremy Pinnell. Plus little drop-ins from Bob Seger, Talking Heads, Radiohead and The Dip. This episode of The Jukebox Graduate was brought to you by Satellite Amplifiers and their new Scamp line. Yesterday’s technology...today at satelliteamps.com Special thanks to Jake Turner at VATX Entertainment, Tony Bonyata at Pavement PR, Jeff Plankenhorn, Thee Sinseers, and Jeremy Pinnell. www.thejukeboxgraduate.com

Episode 13: Grateful Ted May 12, 2019

In Episode 13 of The Jukebox Graduate, the lucky lads welcome Ted Russell Kamp to their show. Ted and Eugene go back many years and they comb through old memories. After discussing Bruce Springsteen’s new release news and Dave’s Record Store Day escapades, the discussion turns to Ted’s story of figuring out where he wanted music to take him and how he made the connections that took him on the road. He also discusses the fine points of co-writing, producing records for other artists and the work ethic that has helped him make numerous solo albums. Then Ted lets Eugene sit in on a live in-studio performance of one of the songs from his new album Walkin’ Shoes. Then Dave and Eugene wrap things up with a chat about some new releases and tunes that are flipping their wigs. In this episode we will hear music from Bruce Springsteen, Robert Plant, Shooter Jennings, Ted Russell Kamp and Nils Lofgren. This episode of The Jukebox Graduate is brought to you by Satellite Amplifiers and their new Scamp lineup of budget amplifiers. Check yesterday’s technology...today at satelliteamps.com Special thanks to Greg Felden, Tom Goldfogle at Full Circle Entertainment, Kim Grant at KG Music Press, Nils Lofgren, and Ted Russell Kamp. www.thejukeboxgraduate.com

Episode 12: Heartbreaker, Indeed Mar 14, 2019

In Episode 12 of The Jukebox Graduate, Dave and Eugene run through the news of the first couple of months of the year. The prattling pair briefly go over Dave’s trip to NAMM. Eugene complains about the film Bohemian Rhapsody and that begets a discussion about Rock ‘n’ Roll and movies, and the glory of the Monkees. Then, they interview Brad Sample and talk about his upcoming album, Rhinestones and Broken Bones. Brad had a hiccup releasing his album and that leads us to the recent news about Ryan Adams. The age old art-versus-artist discussion ensues and... well the guys just don’t have the answer. And finally we hear about the new music that is flipping the Graduates’ lids. Throughout the show we hear from Queen, the Monkees, the Cactus Blossoms, Ted Russell Kamp, Brad Sample, Ryan Adams, Phoebe Bridgers, Pedro the Lion, Gary Clark Jr. and the Kinks. This episode of The Jukebox Graduate was brought to you by Satellite Amplifiers with thanks to Steve Dixon at Red Eye Distribution, Page Burkum, and Kim Grant.

Episode 11: Burt So Good Jan 08, 2019

In Episode 11 of The Jukebox Graduate, Dave and Eugene put a cork on 2018. This couple of cut-ups talk about rock memoirs, concept albums, Roy Clark and the best music they heard all year. There is also a tally of who got into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and a couple of Burt Reynolds stories to boot. We will hear songs from Brad Sample and Clover as well as Jerry Reed, the Drive-By Truckers and Brandi Carlile. This episode of The Jukebox Graduate was brought to you by Satellite Amplifiers with special thanks to Mitch Howie, Alex Call, Brad Sample, and listener Kelsi. www.thejukeboxgraduate.com

Episode 10: Hall Monitors Nov 22, 2018

In Episode 10 of The Jukebox Graduate, Dave and Eugene go over a few things as they head towards the end of the year. The personable pair discuss meeting up in Orange County and the wrap-up of the LSD tour. They look back at the late Geoff Emerick and the great recordings that he helped bring to us. Then it’s a run down of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame nominees and who should get in. Finally the guys go over some new music they’ve been digging. Along the way we will hear songs from Liv, 1913, and Clover featuring Elvis Costello. We will also hear a bit from all of the Hall of Fame nominees. This episode of The Jukebox Graduate was brought to you by Satellite Amplifiers with thanks to Olivia Ledsema, Janet Schiff, Victor DeLorenzo, Mitch Howie and Alex Call.

Side Pod 01: Hello Darkness, My Old Friend Aug 24, 2018

Enter at your own risk of eye-roll. In this special “side pod” episode of The Jukebox Graduate, Dave and Eugene dive into the abyss of 1978’s Darkness On the Edge of Town album and tour by Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band. Upon the 40th anniversary of that annus mirabilis the Goons of Tunes talk about what it means to them to this day. The illicit bootleg tapes, the class consciousness of the material, the never-to-be-heard-again guitar solos, the soul-baring stories, the legend building of a glorified bar band and the annoying cultishness of your hosts are all explored. Too obscure to be a regular podcast....and too navel-gazing to be unposted, this episode is a dark look at the two men that make the Jukebox Graduate and the 40 year-old album/tour that helped make them.

Episode 09: Buck Starts Here Jul 25, 2018

In the ninth episode of The Jukebox Graduate Dave and Eugene get caught up on a few things. Eugene talks about the Greater Bakersfield show on SiriusXM and the Bakersfield sound in general. Then we hear a little about the LSD tour that began this summer. After a brief discussion of sidemen musicians we hear music from the Mastersons and Brad Sample. Dave talks about attending a live podcast taping with Keith Morris which gets the guys talking about the recently departed Steve Soto. Dave also alerts us to an odd ice cream truck in his area before we hear new music from Greg Felden. The guys then mention more new releases that have them excited at the moment. And finally the lads wrap it up with a discussion about Cowboy Junkies before hearing a cut from their new album, All That Reckoning. In this episode we hear from Lake Street Dive, Leon Bridges, the Mastersons, Brad Sample, Underworld (featuring Iggy Pop), Greg Felden, and Cowboy Junkies. This episode of The Jukebox Graduate was brought to you by Satellite Amplifiers.

Episode 08: There's No Place Like Home May 15, 2018

Episode 8 of The Jukebox Graduate brings the blabby boys to The Sharktank in Los Angeles for a very special in-studio session with Bloodshot Records recording artist Ruby Boots. Things kick off with a quick recap of Eugene's tales from the road, Dave's Record Store Day triumphs, as well as the latest happenings in the world of Spinal Tap bassist Derek Smalls. Then, the mesmerizing Ruby Boots (one of Rolling Stone magazine’s "10 New Country Artsits That You Need To Know”) drops in for a deep discussion on her latest album, Don't Talk About It. We quickly learn about her beginnings in Perth, Australia, her journey to Nashville, and how the new record came to be. Finally, things wouldn't be complete without an exclusive live in-studio performance, and of course... a surreal Bill Murray story that no one would ever believe. This episode of The Jukebox Graduate was brought to you by Satellite Amplifiers with thanks to Luke Adams, AMPED Distribution and Bloodshot Records.

Episode 07: My Happiness Apr 11, 2018

In Episode 7 of The Jukebox Graduate the Telecommunicating Twosome chat over the phone about a smattering of topics and have a very special guest with a very special documentary. Eugene calls from the road and talks with Dave about “The Searcher,” the new HBO documentary about Elvis Presley and his music. Eugene announces this summer’s LSD tour. The guys review the Blaze Foley episode of Tales From The Tour Bus. Eugene conjures a trivia question for a CD giveaway contest and talks about seeing John Doe and Jesse Dayton in Austin. Dave tells us about a recent listener victory on a game show! The new book about Van Morrison’s "Astral Weeks" album is discussed. Then we will hear Dave’s interview with Thom Zimny and his new HBO documentary “Elvis Presley: The Searcher,” and he has a MINDBLOWING tale about a surprise at Graceland. And as usual the Graduates talk about the new stuff that they’re listening to this month. (Eugene calls himself out regarding a Brandi Carlile song.) We will hear music from John Doe, Jesse Dayton, Sadler Vaden, Blaze Foley, Van Morrison, Elvis Presley, Brandi Carlile and Lucius. This episode of The Jukebox Graduate was brought to you by Satellite Amplifiers with special thanks to HBO and AMPED Distribution.

Episode 06: Even Better Than The Real Thing Feb 23, 2018

In this episode Dave Rayburn and Eugene Edwards reflect on recent trips. Eugene goes to Nashville to perform at the Ryman and bumps into old friends. The duo of dialogue go over the Grammys. Dave goes to the NAMM convention and thinks he sees a U2 concert. Eugene gets corrected by a listener. Dave gets hold of a legendary Deejay’s records and Eugene eulogizes Pat DiNizio of the Smithereens. After discussing new releases from Jade Bird, Ruby Boots and Ty Segall the guys discuss tribute albums. And finally, Dave discovers Blaze Foley via the magic of television. Along the way, we hear from Neil Young, Jack Tempchin, Nineteen Thirteen, the Smithereens, Jade Bird, Ruby Boots, Los Lobos, Ibibio Sound Machine, and Alan Alda. This episode of The Jukebox Graduate was brought to you by Satellite Amplifiers with thanks to AMPED Distribution and Blue Élan Records.

Episode 05: A Hairy Spector Christmas Dec 20, 2017

After a bit of a sabbatical Dave and Eugene sit down at Mystery Ship studios for the 5th episode of the Jukebox Graduate. The talkative twosome discuss Dave’s move into his new house, Eugene’s great time at the Heritage Festival in Iowa, music anachronisms in film, a visit to the Birthplace of Country Music museum in Bristol TN, hecklers, holiday music, Tom Petty, and their favorite music from 2017 (Masseduction by St. Vincent in particular). In this episode we will hear from the Salty Dogs, the Cactus Blossoms, JD McPherson, Nikki Lane, Jack Tempchin, Lou Rawls, Band Aid, Kendrick Lamar, and St. Vincent. This episode of the Jukebox Graduate was brought to you by Satellite Amplifiers. on. www.thejukeboxgraduate.com

Episode 04: The House That Built Elvis Aug 09, 2017

Episode four of The Jukebox Graduate is a good old-fashioned conversation about music and how it makes us think. After explaining why John Stamos does the intro Eugene talks about his visit to Elvis's childhood home. Cindy Wasserman briefly graces the show to introduce a song by her band Dead Rock West, plus we get to hear a track from the Sadies. After that the guys discuss how music has influenced their politics. Dave and Eugene go over new releases by Lana Del Rey, Lorde, Lukas Nelson, and the new duet album by Shelby Lynne & Allison Moorer. Dave spotlights the Noise Noise Noise Records label and a new release by Andrew Liles. Then things get weird as the guys chat about "Frankie Teardrop" by Suicide. And speaking of suicide, they talk about the price of fame. This episode of the Jukebox Graduate is brought to you by Satellite Amplifiers. www.thejukeboxgraduate.com

Episode 03: My Rock 'n' Roll Dreams Jun 17, 2017

In the third episode of the Jukebox Graduate Dave and Eugene welcome Brian Whelan into Pollywood Studios for a fun-filled fragment of their ongoing discussion of all things music. You'll hear about the history between Brian and Eugene and how Brian soldiered through life changes to produce his two great albums, Decider and Sugarland. You'll also hear some cuts from those albums and a live in-studio performance of a brand new song. Then the guys discuss the new Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band reissue, music from 1967, the Velvet Underground, Bob Seger, Frankie Ballard, Jason Isbell's new album, Nashville, the responsibility of country music and the time Brian played piano for Chuck Berry. They also go over new music from Dan Auerbach, Portugal the Man, Richard Edwards, Roger Waters, Jesse Dayton, Jaime Wyatt and Fanfarlo. This episode of the Jukebox Graduate is brought to you by Satellite Amplifiers with special thanks to Alex Geringas and Karam Salem. www.thejukeboxgraduate.com

Episode 02: Remember, This Is Important (To Me)! Apr 17, 2017

From Pollywood Studios in Eagle Rock, California it's the second episode of the Jukebox Graduate. Dave and Eugene discuss why Chuck Berry matters, how Willie Nelson and X remind us of singularity and legacy, NAMM 2017, and the 10th annual Record Store Day. We listen to tracks from Tift Merritt and Abel Franco. And, we discuss the new stuff that has been filling our ears. Amongst all this we will hear drops from just about everyone we've mentioned as well as Paul McCartney, Elvis Costello, and the Chi-Lites. This episode of the Jukebox Graduate was brought to you by Satellite Amplifiers with special thanks to Alex Geringas, Karam Salem, Yep Roc Records and Redeye Distribution. www.thejukeboxgraduate.com

Episode 01: We're Jukebox Graduates. Do You Know What That Means? Mar 11, 2017

In this first episode of the Jukebox Graduate, Dave and Eugene discuss how music has been a guiding light in their lives, how they met, the first moment that they caught the bug, how they consume music, what they can still learn from great records, the losses of 2016, the unknowable legacy of rock and roll, and the relevance of outtakes. After listening to a new Chuck Prophet song they discuss recent releases from Ryan Adams, Joseph, LP, Bash & Pop, Porcelain Raft, Allison Crutchfield, John Mayer, Ron Gallo, Strand of Oaks, Dawes, Sturgil Simpson and Ty Segall. They close out with a song from Wesley Stace backed by the Jayhawks. Somehow in the midst of all of that we hear a little bit of Russell Scott & His Red Hots, Jason Isbell, David Bowie, Elvis Presley, Bob Dylan and the Band. This episode of the Jukebox Graduate was brought to you by Satellite Amplifiers with thanks to Yep Roc Records and Redeye Worldwide. www.thejukeboxgraduate.com

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