June Birthdays, Your First Concert, and Country Music News

Ever wondered what connects Journey concerts, floating in salt pods, and country music birthdays? This episode takes you on a journey through music history and personal stories that will have you nodding along and laughing out loud.We kick things off with a nostalgic dive into our first concert experiences – Jay's being Journey with Billy Squire opening (complete with the unexpected secondhand marijuana experience at Boston Garden), while Tiffany attended a Michael W. Smith show before graduating to Aerosmith. Our listeners chimed in with everything from Backstreet Boys to Ozzy Osbourne, sparking conversations about how these formative shows shaped our musical tastes.The musical birthday calendar for June reveals fascinating stories about country and rock stars celebrating this month. Did you know Lee Bryce was a songwriter for Garth Brooks before launching his solo career? Or that two members of Korn share June birthdays just days apart? We unpack these fun facts while discussing Ronnie Dunn, Blake Shelton, Gretchen Wilson, Joey Kramer of Aerosmith, and many more June-born musicians.Our music news segment covers Billy Joel's heartbreaking tour cancellation due to his brain disorder diagnosis, the alleged discovery of Freddie Mercury's secret daughter, and Miranda Lambert's refreshingly humble take on her Country Music Hall of Fame prospects. We also spotlight two incredible song recommendations – the genre-bending "Six Feet Deep" by Royale Lynn that perfectly blends country lyrics with metal edge, and the hauntingly beautiful "Ghost of Us" by indie artist Jolie from St. Augustine.The episode wraps with Tiffany's hilarious and anxiety-filled account of experiencing a sensory deprivation float tank for the first time – a rollercoaster of emotions packed into a foot of salt water that perfectly captures the authentic, unfiltered conversation style we're known for.Ready to join our crew? Follow us at jayfranze.com and tell a friend about the show – or two friends if you didn't enjoy it! Either way, keep chasing the rhythm – your sound matters.Send us Fan MailSupport the showLinksJay Franze: https://jayfranze.com/JFS Countdowns/Playlists: https://jayfranze.com/playlists/ContactContact: https://jayfranze.com/contact/SocialsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jayfranzeYouTube: https://youtube.com/@jayfranzeEverywhere: @jayfranzeServicesServices: https://jayfranze.com/services/BooksBooks: https://jayfranze.com/books/MerchandiseMerchandise: https://jayfranze.com/merchandise/SupportSupport: https://jayfranze.com/support/Sponsor the Show: https://jayfranze.com/sponsor/Shout OutsHigh Mountain Breezes Music: https://highmountainbreezesmusic.com/VR Knives: https://www.facebook.com/VRKnives