The Jukebox Graduate

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Episode 14: Nothing Is Real Jul 04, 2019

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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