Dad Rocks!

Once a Band, Always a Band - A Conversation with Larry France

On this episode Josh talks with Larry France. Larry was a founding member of the band Drumfish, who had a large regional following in the Baltimore-DC area during the 1990s, and currently hosts a University of Maryland sports podcast called IMS Radio. Josh and Larry talk about the podcast, the history of Drumfish and their attempt to be signed, Larry's son's journey to become a professional actor in musical theater, and how that has influenced Larry to start writing music again, specifically musical theater, with his Drumfish bandmates. For those that want to skip the conversation about Maryland sports and Larry's podcast, feel free to skip to the 27 minute mark. A Spotify playlist of all of the music you heard on the podcast can be found at https://bit.ly/4iF4FTC.  (Interview recorded on February 19, 2025.)

Music is Like Community Service: A Conversation with Luther Dickinson

On this episode, Josh talks with Luther Dickinson. Luther is most well known for being the lead singer and guitarist of North Mississippi Allstars, which he founded with his brother Cody (a former guest of the show) back in the late 1990s, but is also part of the gospel-jam band The Word, was the lead guitarist for The Black Crowes from 2007-2011, and has put out several solo albums. The two talk about how Luther is able to balance being a father and husband while having a full touring schedule, his children's album, how his father influenced him, and his career in music. A Spotify playlist of all of the music you heard on the show can be found at https://bit.ly/42h5rBy. (Interview recorded on December 10, 2024.)

Living Your Best Life: A Conversation with Abby Dart

On this episode Josh talks with Abby Dart, who is mother of Vulfpeck bassist Joe Dart and the daughter of legendary studio violinist Israel Baker. They talk about how Abby grew up with a professional musician as a father, how she was able to be a working mother with five kids at home, her husband's death and the how she and her kids were impacted by it, and being a fan of Vulfpeck, despite her son being part of the band. A Spotify playlist of most of the music you heard on the show can be found at https://spoti.fi/3P4qdMQ. (Interview recorded on November 18, 2024)

No Promises: A Conversation with Chris Bolger

On this episode, Josh talks with Chris Bolger. Chris is a multi-talented musician who has been a staple of the Northern New Jersey music scene for decades, having played with the likes of R. Stevie Moore, The Smithereens, and a number of others. Josh and Chris talk about Chris becoming a grandfather, what life was like when his kids were growing up, and his life as a part-time musician. A Spotify playlist of all of the music you heard on the show can be found at https://spoti.fi/47XcOir. (Interview recorded September 18, 2024)

The Gang's All Here: The Return of Joe and Steve

On this episode, Josh welcomes back Joe and Steve to the show. The three guys catch up on what has been going on in all of their lives in the past two years, covering parenting, changes in their careers, and bands they've been listening to and have seen live. A Spotify playlist of all of the music heard on the show can be found at https://spoti.fi/3T9WjJz. (Conversation recorded on August 8, 2024)

Parenting and the Jersey Devil: A Conversation with Mark Moran

On this episode Josh talks with Mark Moran, one of the co-creators of Weird NJ. The two talk about Mark's experience in the north New Jersey music scene, the history of Weird NJ and how it became a cultural icon, and his experience parenting two daughters while also growing the magazine, writing books, and creating a television series. A Spotify playlist of all the music you heard on the episode can be found at https://spoti.fi/4fpYIcI. (Interview recorded July 2, 2024)

Velvet Collection: A Conversation with Sal Mercuri

On this episode Josh talks with Sal Mercuri, who, for many years, was one of the preeminent collectors of The Velvet Underground memorabilia, until he sold his entire collection to the New York Public Library a few years ago. During the conversation the two discuss how Sal got into music, the evolution of his fandom of The Velvet Underground, how he ultimately became friends with the members of the band and a "manager" for some of them, and how music influenced his two sons, one of whom is now a professional musician. A Spotify playlist of all the music you heard on the episode can be found at https://spoti.fi/3RCK0oc. (Interview recorded May 22, 2024)

Fortunate Sons: A Conversation with Ian O'Malley

On this episode Josh talks with Ian O'Malley. Ian has been a rock radio DJ in New York City for almost 35 years, mainly at Q104.3 where he has been for the last 25 years. The two talk about Ian's career in radio, the change in landscape of terrestrial rock radio stations in New York City, his sons, and music that he's been enjoying lately. A Spotify playlist of all the music you heard on the episode can be found at https://spoti.fi/4bvAiMp. (Interview recorded on May 21, 2024.)

Building a Community: A Conversation with Jeff Beck

On this episode Josh talks with Jeff Beck (no not that one). Jeff is the owner of East Side Mags, a comic book store in Montclair, NJ, and he was also part of the North Jersey punk scene in the late 1990s and early 2000s. The two talk about Jeff's store, his kids' interest in comics and media, his kids' interest in music, how he started playing music, and the North Jersey punk scene of the 90s/00s. A Spotify playlist of all the music you heard on the episode can be found at https://spoti.fi/4douvd2. (Interview recorded on April 15, 2024.)

It's All About Timing: A Conversation with Alan Evans

On this episode Josh talks with musician Alan Evans. Alan is most well known for being the drummer of the band Soulive, but he is also a recording producer and engineer, as well as the founder of the record label Vintage League Music. The two talk about Alan's recent recording projects, living in Western Massachusetts, being a touring musician with a family, how he got into music, and the beginnings of Soulive. A Spotify playlist of all the music you heard on the episode can be found at https://spoti.fi/4cAh9Ke. (Interview recorded on February 23, 2024.)