Billy Squier "Focus Beam" on Boppin' With Beth 05-17-24

 

American musician, singer and songwriter Billy Squier is the "focus beam" artist on this new episode of Boppin' With Beth. Hear about his career including early bands and his solo career through today. There's a couple of rockin' tunes from his discography as well as one from his early band Piper. There's songs from some of his influences including The Rolling Stones, The Jimi Hendrix Experience, The Who, Queen, Fleetwood Mac, Led Zeppelin and The Beatles! Beth's Bop Of The Week is a new cover of a classic by The Rolling Stones by The Midnight Callers from an upcoming Jem Records Celebrates Jaggers & Richards compilation. Jammin' James Riley has a sunny rocker by Martin Cilia in Hang Ten and Bonfire covers Billy Squier to close the show! 

Intro music bed: Carl Perkins- "Boppin' The Blues", Carl Perkins- "Boppin' The Blues" and The Cars- "My Best Friend's Girl"

The Rolling Stones- "Surprise, Surprise"

*Generic liner- The Beatles

The Beatles- "Love Me Do"

The Who- "Pinball Wizard"

Led Zeppelin- "Communication Breakdown"

Billy Squier- "Everybody Wants You"

Billy Squier- "Whadda Ya Want From Me"

*Beth's Bop of the Week music bed: Dan Seals- "Bop"

*BWB liner- Martin Stubbs

The Midnight Callers- "Jumpin' Jack Flash"

The Jimi Hendrix Experience- "Wait Until Tomorrow"

Queen- "Killer Queen"

Fleetwood Mac- "Monday Morning"

*Hang Ten With Jammin' James Riley music bed- The Surfaris- "Wipe Out"

*Generic liner- Martin Cilia

Martin Cilia- "On The Beach"

Piper- "Blues For The Common Man"

Bonfire- "The Stroke"

Outro music bed: John Mayall & The Bluesbreakers (with Eric Clapton)- Hideaway"

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Beth's Bop of the Week artist: The Midnight Callers

Tonic "Focus Beam" on Boppin' With Beth 10-06-23

 

American rock band Tonic is the "focus beam" artist on this week's Boppin' With Beth. Hear about their history, a couple of tunes from their catalog and a couple of solo (and band) songs from their members. Plus, there's tunes from some of their influences including Bruce Springsteen, The Who, Lenny Kravitz, Bad Company, The Cars, Led Zeppelin and David Gilmour. Beth's Bop Of The Week is a new one from Luke LeBlanc and Jammin' James Riley has a song from The Atlantics in Hang Ten! 

Intro music bed: Carl Perkins- "Boppin' The Blues", Brian Setzer- "Boppin' The Blues" and The Cars- "My Best Friend's Girl"

Bruce Springsteen- "It's A Hard To Be A Saint In The City"

Bad Company- "Rock 'n' Roll Fantasy"

Led Zeppelin- "Dancing Days"

The Cars- "Just What I Needed"

*Generic liner- Jeff Russo (Tonic)

Tonic- "Sugar"

*BWB liner- Emerson Hart (Tonic)

Tonic- "Daffodil"

*Beth's Bop of the Week music bed: Dan Seals- "Bop"

*BWB liner- Luke LeBlanc

Luke LeBlanc- "A Place"

David Gilmour- "All Lovers Are Derranged"

The Who- "Success Story"

Lenny Kravitz- "Are You Gonna Go My Way"

*Hang Ten with Jammin' James Riley music bed: The Surfaris- "Wipe Out"*

*The Atlantics- "Flight of the Surf Guitar"

Emerson Hart- "She Makes It Rain"

Low Stars- "Calling All Friends"

Outro music bed: Link Wray- "Rumble Mambo"

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Beth's Bop of the Week artist: Luke LeBlanc

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Greta Van Fleet "Focus Beam" on Boppin' With Beth 02-17-23

 

American rock band Greta Van Fleet is the "Focus Beam" artist this week on Boppin' With Beth! Hear about their history, a couple of their tunes as well as tracks from some of their influences including Taj Mahal, Fleet Foxes, Howlin' Wolf, Led Zeppelin, The Who, John Denver, Jimi Hendrix Experience, Bob Dylan, Poco, Joe Cocker and Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band. Beth's Bop Of The Week is from Joplin, MO band Riverside Current and Jammin' James Riley has a rocker from The Ventures in Hang Ten! 

Intro music bed: Carl Perkins- "Boppin' The Blues", Brian Setzer- "Boppin' The Blues" and The Cars- "Best Friend's Girl"

Taj Mahal- "Statesboro Blues"

Howlin' Wolf- "Poor Boy"

Led Zeppelin- "Good Times Bad Times"

Jimi Hendrix Experience- "Stone Free"

Greta Van Fleet- "Highway Tune"

*Liner- Josh and Jake Kiszka (Greta Van Fleet)

Greta Van Fleet- "The Cold Wind"

*Beth's Bop of the Week intro music bed: Dan Seals- "Bop"

*Liner- Dani (Lead singer of Riverside Current)

*Beth's Bop of the Week: Riverside Current- "She's A Witch"

Fleet Foxes- "Mykonos"

The Who- "My Generation"

Joe Cocker- "Delta Lady"

*Hang Ten with Jammin' James Riley*

*The Ventures- Diamond Head"

Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band- "American Storm"

John Denver- "The Music Is You"

Bob Dylan- "If Not For You"

*Liner- Ritchie Furay

Poco- "A Man Like Me"

Outro music bed: Duane Eddy- "Curveball"

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 Beth's Bop of the Week Artist: Riverside Current

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Fastball "Focus Beam" on Boppin' With Beth 08-26-22

 

American rock band Fastball is the "focus beam" band on this Boppin' With Beth. You'll hear about their story along with a couple of great rockers from their discography. Plus, there's tunes from their influences including The Beatles, The Police, Elvis Costello & The Attractions, The Who, The Kinks, The Byrds, The Hollies and Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young! Jammin' James Riley has a Four Teens track in Rockabilly Rewind and there's songs from The Lucky Odds, Riot Act, The Barlow and BoDeans as well! 

Intro music bed: Carl Perkins- "Boppin' The Blues", Brian Setzer- "Boppin' The Blues" and The Cars- "Best Friend's Girl"

The Beatles- "Good Day Sunshine"

Elvis Costello & The Attractions- "The Element Within Her"

*Liner- Chris Hillman

The Byrds- "Don't Make Waves"

The Hollies- "Look Through Any Window"

Fastball- "Fire Escape"

*Liner- Tony Scalzo (Fastball)

Fastball- "All Gone Fuzzy"

Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young- "Everybody I Love You"

The Police- "Man In A Suitcase"

The Who- "I Can't Explain"

The Kinks- "Wonderboy"

*Rockabilly Rewind with Jammin' James Riley*

Four Teens- "Spark Plug"

*Liner- JD Larish (The Lucky Odds)

The Lucky Odds- "Ring Upon Her Finger"

*Liner- Rick Ventura (Riot Act)

Riot Act- "Rock City"

*Liner- Shea Boynton (The Barlow)

The Barlow- "Bad Ol' Days"

*Liner- Kurt Neumann (BoDeans)

BoDeans- "Ya Gotta Go Crazy"

Outro music bed: Link Wray- "Spider Man"

***Big thanks to: Tony Scalzo & Peter Wark!***

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From L to R: Tony Scalzo, Miles Zuniga, Joey Shuffield

From L to R: Miles Zuniga, Tony Scalzo, Joey Shuffield

From L to R: Tony Scalzo, Miles Zuniga, Joey Shuffield

From L to R: Miles Zuniga, Joey Shuffield, Tony Scalzo

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The Grip Weeds "Focus Beam" on Boppin' With Beth 05-06-22

American rock band The Grip Weeds are the "focus beam" artist on this Boppin' With Beth. You'll hear all about their history as well as some tunes from their stellar catalog. Kurt Reil from the band is the guest for Beth's Lightning Round as well. Jim Babjak from The Smithereens has known the band since the beginning and joins the conversation about the early days and working in their studio called House Of Vibes. We'll play some tunes from some of their influences including The Smithereens, The Hollies, The Beach Boys, The Moody Blues, The Who, The Byrds and a track from Paul McCartney which is Kurt's favorite artist. Jammin' James Riley has a Royce Porter tune in Rockabilly Rewind and there's songs from The Rooks and The Anderson Council as well. 

Intro music bed: Carl Perkins/Brian Setzer- "Boppin' The Blues" and The Cars- "Best Friend's Girl"

*Liner- Jim Babjak (of The Smithereens)

The Smithereens- "Blood and Roses"

The Who- "Love Ain't For Keeping"

*Liner- Chris Hillman (of The Byrds)

The Byrds- "Lady Friend"

The Moody Blues- "Lovely to See You"

*Liner- Rick Reil (of The Grip Weeds)

The Grip Weeds- "We're Not Getting Through"

*Liner- Kristin Pinell Reil (of The Grip Weeds)

The Grip Weeds- "Twilight Time"

*Liner- Al Jardine (of The Beach Boys)

The Beach Boys- "You're So Good To Me"

*Lightning Round teaser- Kurt Reil (of The Grip Weeds)

The Hollies- "Just One Look"

*Beth's Lightning Round with Kurt Reil of The Grip Weeds

*Liner- Kurt Reil

The Grip Weeds- "Vibrations"

*Rockabilly Rewind with Jammin' James Riley

*Royce Porter- "Lookin'"

The Rooks- "Love Said To Me"

*Liner- Peter Horvath (of The Anderson Council)

The Anderson Council- "Girl, Don't Tell Me"

Paul & Linda McCartney- "Smile Away"

Outro music bed: "The Grip Weeds- "Lady Friend" (instrumental)

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From L to R: Dave, Kurt, Kristin and Rick

Rick Reil

Kurt Reil

Kristin Pinell-Reil

Dave DeSantis

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