Crossing the Streams with Brent and Aaron

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Bruce Springsteen & Bruce Hornsby Nov 01, 2021

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Aaron and Brent bring a long-standing debate into the spotlight by pitting Bruce against Bruce. With a career that includes a "Best New Artist"Grammy, collaborations with everyone from Ricky Skaggs and The Grateful Dead, and a discography that includes solo albums in addition to his work with The Range and The Noisemakers, Aaron highlights three songs from Bruce Hornsby. Garnering accolades over his five decade career, including multiple Grammys, an Academy Award, a dedicated fan base and an iconic nickname, Brent looks at three songs from Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Bruce Springsteen. It's a special episode where Aaron and Brent both present the case for their favorite Bruce: Hornsby vs. Springsteen.

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Murder Ballads Oct 25, 2021

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Aaron and Brent get a jumpstart on Halloween this week by spotlighting the centuries-old sub-genre of music known as "Murder Ballads". With a storytelling narrative featuring lyrics detailing events surrounding death and mayhem, Aaron looks at three songs with a more traditional interpretation while Brent highlights three unconventional songs that pay homage to the style and characteristics of the genre.

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Elliott Smith & Brian Dunne Oct 18, 2021

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Aaron and Brent look at music from a Berklee College of Music grad originally from upstate New York and an Oscar nominated singer/songwriter from Portland. With honest and vulnerable lyrics devoted to introspection, social commentary and political awareness, Aaron highlights three songs from Brooklyn-based musician Brian Dunne. Propelled into the mainstream after director Gus Van Sant featured his music in the film Good Will Hunting, Brent spotlights three songs from the late Elliott Smith.

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Mötley Crüe & Goodbye June Oct 11, 2021

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Aaron and Brent look at a band featuring three cousins who formed in the wake of family tragedy and a Los Angeles group celebrating their 40th anniversary in 2021. Coming together as a band after the death of lead guitarist Tyler Baker’s brother, Aaron highlights three songs from the Nashville-based trio Goodbye June. Cutting their teeth on LA's Sunset Strip in the early 80s before becoming one of the biggest rock acts of the decade, Brent spotlights three songs from Mötley Crüe.

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The Traveling Wilburys & The Suitcase Junket Oct 04, 2021

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For their 80th Episode, Aaron and Brent look at a unique one man band from Vermont and a supergroup featuring some of the biggest names in music. Known for using a dumpster guitar along with other instruments built from scratch or salvaged, Aaron highlights three songs from The Suitcase Junket. Originally formed to help George Harrison record, what was to be, a B-Side for his solo album, Brent spotlights three songs from The Traveling Wilburys.

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Tribute Albums Sep 27, 2021

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Aaron and Brent look at two different compilation albums: one celebrating 20 years of music and the other curated to assist a musician in need. Founded in 2001 by Scott Robinson and Dan Herrington and headquartered in Nashville, Aaron highlights three songs from the new tribute album, "Amerikinda 20 Years Of Dualtone", which celebrates the artists of the Dualtone Music Group. Created as a way to help a fellow musician with her medical bills after an MS diagnosis, Brent spotlights three songs from the 1993 benefit album "Sweet Relief: A Benefit for Victoria Williams".

80s & 90s Duets Sep 20, 2021

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Aaron and Brent welcome back friend and frequent guest Ryan King for Episode 78. This time around, the guys each highlight two of their favorite "80s & 90s Duets". Aaron, Brent, and Ryan look at songs from a variety of artists like Bryan Adams, Peter Cetera, Sevendust, Paula Abdul, Sublime and more.

Big Ass Truck & Skypark Sep 13, 2021

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In Episode 77, Aaron and Brent look at an Orange County, CA-based Christian rock group and psychedelic funk band from Memphis. Getting their start in 1994 by putting out several independent releases before issuing their Dove Award-nominated major label debut in 1998, Aaron highlights three songs from the band Skypark. Incorporating a mix of guitar, bass, keyboards, and vocals with DJ Colin Butler's samples, beats, and loops, Brent spotlights three tracks from Big Ass Truck.

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Ten Years After & Royal Blood Sep 06, 2021

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In Episode 76, Aaron and Brent discuss music from two different English rock bands, one from Brighton and the other from Nottingham. With just a drummer and a bassist, who uses a unique technique to make his bass sound like a standard electric guitar and bass at the same time, Aaron highlights three songs from Royal Blood. Gaining mainstream attention after a career-making performance at the original Woodstock Festival in 1969, Brent looks at three songs from Alvin Lee and Ten Years After.

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Filling in the Gaps Vol. 2: The '80s Aug 30, 2021

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This week, Brent takes over and makes all six song picks for Aaron in the reoccurring episode called "Filling In The Gaps". For Volume 2, Brent spotlights artists and songs from the 80s in an attempt to introduce Aaron to music from the decade when MTV was born. Bands discussed in the episode include Big Country, Diesel, Neneh Cherry, Adam Ant, Animotion, and Split Enz.

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