Crossing the Streams with Brent and Aaron

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Filling In The Gaps, Vol. 8 - The 80s Ladies Mar 20, 2023

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After being schooled on various Christian Rock bands by Aaron and guest Ryan King last week in Episode 153, Brent does the heavy-lifting this week in Episode 154 by picking out all 6 songs for another edition of the "Filling In The Gaps" series.

”Filling in the Gaps” is a recurring episode that allows for Aaron and Brent to introduce the other to a section of music that they may have missed entirely.

For Volume 8, Brent goes back to the 80's for a second time to spotlight songs from female-fronted bands and singers including Missing Persons, Quarterflash, Vixen, and more.

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Filling In The Gaps, Vol. 7 - Christian Rock: Part 3 Mar 13, 2023

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This week, Aaron enlists the help of frequent guest Ryan King for another episode in the recurring "Filling In The Gaps" series.

For Volume 7, Aaron and Ryan once again collaborate to showcase six songs from the Christian Rock genre.

”Filling in the Gaps” episodes give either Aaron or Brent a chance to introduce the other to a section of music that they may have missed entirely.

For Episode 153, Aaron and Ryan introduce Brent to music from bands like Bleach, Five Iron Frenzy, Driver Eight, and more.

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Tesla & Holy Soldier Mar 06, 2023

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This week, Aaron and Brent highlight music from two different California groups: a Los Angeles-based Christian glam metal band and a five piece from Sacramento named after a well-known inventor and electrical engineer.

Positioned as one of the most identifiable hard rock bands in Christian music history, Aaron picks out three songs from the Dove Award-winning band Holy Soldier.

Originally called City Kidd when bassist Brian Wheat and guitarist Frank Hannon first formed the band in 1981, Brent spotlights three songs from Tesla.

Justin Timberlake & Caleb Hawley Feb 27, 2023

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For Episode 151, Aaron highlights music from a soul singer and songwriter from Minneapolis who famously got a “golden ticket” to Hollywood on American Idol while Brent spotlights songs from a Memphis born singer who got his start on Star Search at the age of 11.

Citing musical influences as diverse as Randy Newman and Prince, Aaron looks at three songs from Caleb Hawley.

Starting his career as a member of The New Mickey Mouse Club in 1993 before joining *NSYNC a year later, Brent picks out three solo songs from Justin Timberlake.

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The 150th Episode featuring Them Coulee Boys Feb 20, 2023

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Valentine’s Day: Love, Lust, & Loss, Vol. 3 Feb 13, 2023

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For the third installment in their yearly Valentine's series, Aaron and Brent each pick out three songs that cover the full spectrum of the heart-focused holiday: Love, Lust, and Loss.

Aaron and Brent highlight music from artists like Allman Brown, Meg Myers, Silk, Blues Traveler and more.

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Opening Bands Feb 06, 2023

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Aaron and Brent recount six artists they discovered when those performers opened up for another musician.

Whether it's helping established acts gain exposure, giving newcomers a break or introducing the audience to diverse music genres, most headlining artists incorporate opening bands into their live shows.

This week, Aaron and Brent highlight music from some of those standout acts who helped open the show including The Cadillac Three, Vintage Trouble, Amanda Shires, and more.

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The Firm & The Winery Dogs Jan 30, 2023

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Aaron and Brent look at two different supergroups: one that features members of Dream Theater and Mr. Big while the other combined musicians from Led Zeppelin, Bad Company, and AC/DC.

Formed under an agreement to serve their songs first rather than showboat their own chops, Aaron highlights three songs from the Richie Kotzen, Billy Sheehan and Mike Portnoy trio, The Winery Dogs.

Giving them both an opportunity to play music again after the demise of their previous bands, Brent spotlights three songs from the Paul Rodgers/Jimmy Page project The Firm.

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Tommy James & The Shondells & Eli “Paperboy” Reed Jan 23, 2023

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Aaron looks at a Massachusetts-born singer who immersed himself in blues-inspired soul while living in both Clarksdale, MS & Chicago and Brent spotlights a band from Niles, Michigan that rose to fame after a Pittsburg DJ played one of their songs he found in a used record shop.

Getting his nickname by donning a newsboy hat that once belonged to his grandfather, Aaron featurings three tracks from Eli "Paperboy" Reed.

With a catalogue of songs that have been covered by everyone from Joan Jett & Billy Idol to Tiffany & Prince, Brent picks out three songs from Tommy James & the Shondells.

The Human League & LeBrock Jan 16, 2023

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Aaron and Brent highlight music from two groups hailing from England: one that combine the sounds of synthwave with heavier guitar riffs and the other often cited as one of the earliest and most innovative bands to break into the pop mainstream on a wave of synthesizers and electronic rhythms.

Describing themselves as “a retro cinematic experience”, Aaron looks at three songs from the Peterborough band LeBrock.

Taking their name from science-fiction board game StarForce: Alpha Centauri, Brent highlights three songs from the Sheffield band The Human League.

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