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Backstage Pass Radio

Backstage Pass Radio

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14 hours ago

Let Us Know What You Think of the Show! Date: October 18, 2025 Name of podcast: Backstage Pass Radio S9: E8: Jim Odom (LeRoux) - The Presonus Matermind SHOW SUMMARY: Ever wonder how a touring guitarist becomes a tech founder, sells to Fender, then jumps right back into producing records? That’s the arc we trace with Jim Odom—guitarist for Louisiana’s LeRoux and co‑founder of Presonus—who opens up about the craft of recording, the grit of the Gulf Coast scene, and the magic that only happens...

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Let Us Know What You Think of the Show! Date: October 18, 2025 Name of podcast: Backstage Pass Radio S9: E8: Jim Odom (LeRoux) - The Presonus Matermind SHOW SUMMARY: Ever wonder how a touring guitarist becomes a tech founder, sells to Fender, then jumps right back into producing records? That’s the arc we trace with Jim Odom—guitarist for Louisiana’s LeRoux and co‑founder of Presonus—who opens up about the craft of recording, the grit of the Gulf Coast scene, and the magic that only happens...

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S9: E8: Jim Odom (LeRoux) - The Presonus Matermind

Let Us Know What You Think of the Show! Date: October 18, 2025 Name of podcast: Backstage Pass Radio S9: E8: Jim Odom (LeRoux) - The Presonus Matermind SHOW SUMMARY: Ever wonder how a touring guitarist becomes a tech founder, sells to Fender, then jumps right back into producing records? That’s the arc we trace with Jim Odom—guitarist for Louisiana’s LeRoux and co‑founder of Presonus—who opens up about the craft of recording, the grit of the Gulf Coast scene, and the magic that only happens...

2 weeks ago

1 hour 17 minutes

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S9: E7 - Russ DeLeon (Miracles / Double Vision) - Sticks & Kicks

Let Us Know What You Think of the Show! Date: October 3, 2025 Name of podcast: Backstage Pass Radio S9: E7 - Russ DeLeon - Sticks & Kicks SHOW SUMMARY: The visual timekeeper sits back on his throne, reflecting on a life measured in beats, fills, and grooves. "Every show I ask myself what am I doing?" confesses Russ DeLeon, drummer for tribute bands Double Vision and Miracles. "I should be at home, but after we play—oh yeah, it was great." This profound duality defines Russ' musical jou...

1 month ago

1 hour 2 minutes

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S9: E6: Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal (Guns & Roses, Sons of Apollo, Art of Anarchy) - Guitar Wizardry Unleashed

Let Us Know What You Think of the Show! Date: September 17, 2025 Name of podcast: Backstage Pass Radio S9: E6: Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal (Guns & Roses, Asia, Sons of Apollo, Art of Anarchy) - Guitar Wizardry Unleashed SHOW SUMMARY: Guitar virtuoso Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal takes us behind the curtain of his creative process, sharing the fascinating story of his latest instrumental album "Bumblefoot Returns" and the innovative techniques that have defined his distinctive sound. Released in...

1 month ago

1 hour 25 minutes

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S9: E5: Little Bihlman (John Fogerty, Jelly Roll, GrinderBlues) - Sonic Evolution

Let Us Know What You Think of the Show! Date: September 3, 2025 Name of podcast: Backstage Pass Radio S9: E5: Little Bihlman (John Fogerty, Jelly Roll, Grinder Blues) - Sonic Evolution SHOW SUMMARY: Ever wonder what happens when a multi-instrumentalist with four Emmy Awards decides to channel Pink Floyd through a modern rock lens? Little Bihlman's upcoming album "Heavy Head" answers that question with authority. Returning to Backstage Pass Radio, Little Bihlman shares the creative j...

2 months ago

39 minutes

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S9: E4: Lee Newton - Standing in the Circle

Let Us Know What You Think of the Show! Date: August 20, 2025 Name of podcast: Backstage Pass Radio S9: E4: Lee Newton- Standing in the Circle SHOW SUMMARY: When Lee Newton's father told his young daughter she would one day stand on the Grand Ole Opry stage while he watched from the front row, neither could have imagined how prophetically those words would manifest. Fast forward decades later to Lee performing her song "Carolina" at the Opry House with her father's cab driver hat placed on ...

2 months ago

1 hour 18 minutes

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S9: E3: Rod Roddy (LeRoux)- The Cajun Swampers

Let Us Know What You Think of the Show! Date: August 6, 2025 Name of podcast: Backstage Pass Radio S9: E3: Rod Roddy (LeRoux)- The Cajun Swampers SHOW SUMMARY: Pull up a chair on the bayou as Rod Roddy, founding member and keyboard master of Louisiana rock legends LeRoux, opens his home and memory vault for an intimate conversation about a musical journey spanning five decades. The humble piano player whose band earned the nickname "The Steely Dan of the South" takes us from his earliest d...

3 months ago

1 hour 19 minutes

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S9: E2 - Mary Kutter - From Bootlegging to Nashville

Let Us Know What You Think of the Show! Date: July 23, 2025 Name of podcast: Backstage Pass Radio S9: E2 - Mary Kutter - From Bootlegging to Nashville SHOW SUMMARY: What does it take to stand out in the crowded Nashville music scene? For Mary Kutter, it's about being the splash of red paint on a wall of white—creating music that cuts through the noise with authenticity and purpose. Born and raised just outside the Bourbon Capital of the World in Springfield, Kentucky, Mary's journey...

3 months ago

1 hour 21 minutes

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S9: E1: Kristen Kelly - Silence Finds Its Voice

Let Us Know What You Think of the Show! Date: July 9, 2025 Name of podcast: Backstage Pass Radio S9: E1: Kristen Kelly - Silence Finds Its Voice SHOW SUMMARY: Meet Kristen Kelly, the knife-carrying Texas singer-songwriter whose journey from small-town volleyball player to Nashville recording artist defies all expectations. In this raw and revealing conversation, Kristen takes us behind the music to share the remarkable story that shaped both her life and artistry. Growing up on 10 a...

3 months ago

1 hour 25 minutes

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S8: E10: Rikki Rockett (Poison) - Greatest Hits and Hardest Battles

Let Us Know What You Think of the Show! Date: June 35, 2025 Name of podcast: Backstage Pass Radio S8: E10: Rikki Rockett (Poison) - Greatest Hits and Hardest Battles SHOW SUMMARY: What happens when death stares you in the face, and you not only survive but thrive? Rikki Rockett, the original drummer of hair metal legends Poison, takes us on an extraordinary journey through his remarkable life both on and off the stage in this candid conversation. With disarming honesty, Rikki shares...

4 months ago

1 hour 26 minutes

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S8: E9: Liz Spencer - From Silence to Stage

Let Us Know What You Think of the Show! Date: June 11, 2025 Name of podcast: Backstage Pass Radio S8: E9: Liz Spencer - From Silence to Stage SHOW SUMMARY: "My ability in music kind of made me stand out," reveals singer-songwriter Liz Spencer in this candid conversation about finding her musical identity. From playing melodies by ear on a toy piano at age four to becoming a full-time musician after a decade-long silence, Spencer's journey is both heartbreaking and triumphant. The Ne...

4 months ago

1 hour 11 minutes

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S8: E6: Graham Bonnet & Beth-Ami Heavenstone - The Legend and the Forever Friend

Let Us Know What You Think of the Show! Date: May 28, 2025 Name of podcast: Backstage Pass Radio S8: E6: Graham Bonnet & Beth-Ami Heavenstone - The Legend and the Forever Friend SHOW SUMMARY: Rock legend Graham Bonnet and bassist/manager Beth-Ami Heavenstone invite listeners into their world for an intimate conversation about music, recovery, and what's next for the Graham Bonnet Band. Fresh from battling COVID-19, the pair reflects on the unique challenges vocalists face—a sentiment Bo...

5 months ago

1 hour 26 minutes

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S8: E5: Lorraine Lewis - (Femme Fatale / Vixen) - Sunset Strip Survivor

Let Us Know What You Think of the Show! Date: April 30, 2025 Name of podcast: Backstage Pass Radio S8: E5: Lorraine Lewis - (Femme Fatale / Vixen) - Sunset Strip Survivor SHOW SUMMARY: From jumping out of classroom windows in Albuquerque to commanding stages worldwide, Lorraine Lewis embodies the fearless spirit of rock 'n' roll in its purest form. In this candid, high-energy conversation, the former Femme Fatale and Vixen vocalist pulls back the curtain on her remarkable musical journey th...

6 months ago

1 hour 21 minutes

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S8: E4: Julia Lage (Bass Player - Vixen / Smith/Kotzen) A Magnificent Musical Migration

Let Us Know What You Think of the Show! Date: April 2, 2025 Name of podcast: Backstage Pass Radio S8: E4: Julia Lage (Bass Player - Vixen / Smith/Kotzen) A Magnificent Musical Migration SHOW SUMMARY: Julia Lage's musical journey crosses oceans, genres, and expectations. The current touring bassist for iconic all-female rock band Vixen opens up about her unexpected path from classical beginnings to rock stardom. Growing up in São Paulo, Brazil, Julia's first musical love wasn't the b...

7 months ago

44 minutes

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S8 E3: Holly Knight - (Hall of Fame Singer, Songwriter, Musician, Author) - I Am The Warrior

Let Us Know What You Think of the Show! Date: March 12, 2025 Name of podcast: Backstage Pass Radio S8 E3: Holly Knight - (Hall of Fame Singer, Songwriter, Musician, Author) - I Am The Warrior SHOW SUMMARY: Meet Holly Knight, the songwriting force behind some of the most iconic rock and pop anthems of all time. From "Love is a Battlefield" to "The Best," Holly crafted lyrics and melodies that defined the MTV era and continue to resonate today. Starting as a classical piano prodigy at...

7 months ago

1 hour 14 minutes

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S8: E2: Sadie Williams (The Kaleidoscope Project / The Skinz) - Keeping Live Music Alive

Let Us Know What You Think of the Show!Date: January 29, 2025Name of podcast: Backstage Pass RadioS8: E2: Sadie Williams (The Kaleidoscope Project / The Skinz) - Keeping Live Music AliveSHOW SUMMARY:Join us as we welcome Sadie Williams, a phenomenal guitarist from Houston, who's been nominated for Best Local Guitarist at the 8th Annual SLM Awards. Sadie takes us on a sonic journey from her roots in Conroe, Texas, to her rise as a rock and roll sensation inspired by legends like Le...

9 months ago

1 hour 29 minutes

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S8: E1: - Phil Soussan (Ozzy Osbourne / Billy Idol / Last In Line) - Rock Legends & New Horizons

Let Us Know What You Think of the Show!Date: January 15, 2025Name of podcast: Backstage Pass RadioS8: E1: - Phil Soussan (Ozzy Osbourne / Billy Idol / Last In Line) - Rock Legends & New HorizonsSHOW SUMMARY:Legendary bassist Phil Soussan, renowned for his iconic work with Ozzy Osbourne and Billy Idol, joins us to share captivating stories from his remarkable career. From his unforgettable audition for Ozzy’s band to the vibrant music scene of Las Vegas, Phil offers a fascinating glimpse i...

9 months ago

45 minutes

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S7: E11: Paul Dyck - A Tale of Canadian Roots and Texan Ice

Let Us Know What You Think of the Show!Date: December 11, 2024Name of podcast: Backstage Pass RadioS7: E11: Paul Dyck - A Tale of Canadian Roots and Texan Ice SHOW SUMMARY:Join me, Randy Hulsey, as we explore the untold stories of hockey with the remarkable Paul Dyck, who takes us back to his days with the Houston Aeros in the 90s. Experience the surprising growth of hockey in a warm city like Houston and learn how a team once breathed life into an unexpected hockey scene. Paul shares the per...

10 months ago

1 hour 45 minutes

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S7: E:10 - America (Gerry Beckley & Dewey Bunnell) - From London Roots to Global Fame

Let Us Know What You Think of the Show!Date: November 27, 2024Name of podcast: Backstage Pass RadioS7: E:10 - America (Gerry Beckley & Dewey Bunnell) - From London Roots to Global Fame SHOW SUMMARY:Get ready for an unforgettable conversation with the legendary musicians Gerry Beckley and Dewey Bunnell from the iconic band America. Join us as we journey back to their formative years in London, where their love for music and shared influences like Crosby, Stills, Nash, and the B...

11 months ago

44 minutes

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S7: E8: Will Banister - Echoes of Nashville and New Mexico

Let Us Know What You Think of the Show!Date: november 13, 2024Name of podcast: Backstage Pass RadioS7: E8: Will Banister - Echoes of Nashville and New MexicoSHOW SUMMARY:Ever wondered how a musician crafts a successful career while staying true to their roots in a small town? Join us for a fascinating conversation with singer-songwriter Will Banister from Portales, New Mexico. With a following of nearly a quarter of a million fans, Will shares his journey of balancing his deep hometown ...

11 months ago

43 minutes

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S7: E7: Carmine Appice (Vanilla Fudge, Rod Stewart, Ozzy Ozbourne) - Mastermind Behind Modern Rock Drumming

Let Us Know What You Think of the Show!Date: October 30, 2024Name of podcast: Backstage Pass RadioS7: E7: Carmine Appice (Vanilla Fudge, Rod Stewart, Ozzy Ozbourne) - Mastermind Behind Modern Rock Drumming SHOW SUMMARY:Legendary drummer Carmine Appice invites us into his world of rock drumming, sharing captivating stories from his celebrated career with bands like Vanilla Fudge, King Cobra, and Rod Stewart. Alongside special co-host Guy Gelso, Carmine reflects on the rich musical legacy of hi...

1 year ago

1 hour 13 minutes