LINERnotes: Ep8 A Meal with Rick Nielsen: Mike's Debrief of the Evening

Mike Gomoll and Andy McNamara regroup on LINERnotes, the official podcast of Joey's Song, as Mike shares the inside story of his one-on-one lunch with Rick Nielsen — legendary guitarist and founding member of Cheap Trick. In this episode: - What it was really like sharing a table with a Rock and Roll Hall of Famer - Why Rick Nielsen might be one of the most down-to-earth legends in music - How Rick's sons, Miles Nielsen and Dax Nielsen, first got involved with Joey's Song - The night Greg Koch stepped in to play Rick's guitar parts - Rick Nielsen's legendary guitar vault - A tease of what's coming for the Joey's Song 2026 lineup SUPPORT JOEY'S SONG: Joey's Song is a federally registered 501(c)(3) charity with one mission — raising money for epilepsy research and treatment. Here's how you can help: - Subscribe to this channel and turn on notifications - Leave a review on your favorite podcast app - Visit https://www.joeysong.org to buy tickets, grab merch, or make a donation - Follow Joey's Song on all socials LISTEN TO THE FULL PODCAST: Available wherever you get your podcasts — search "LINERnotes Joey's Song Joey's Song is a non-profit organization and annual music benefit event dedicated to raising funds and awareness for epilepsy research and care. Founded by the Sticher family in memory of Joey Sticher, a young boy who tragically lost his life to epilepsy at age five, the initiative mobilizes musicians, music lovers, and the entertainment community to combat rare and severe pediatric epilepsy syndromes. Through its star-studded benefit concerts, compilation albums, and special events, Joey's Song brings together nationally recognized artists and local talent to celebrate music while directly supporting medical research, specialized pediatric patient care, and families affected by complex neurological disorders. #JoeysSong #LINERnotes #RickNielsen #CheapTrick #MilesNielsen #DaxNielsen #ClassicRock #RockAndRollHallOfFame #EpilepsyAwareness #NonprofitPodcast #MusicPodcast #WisconsinMusic #FoxCities #ButchVig #SierraSwan To learn more about Joey's Song, please go to www.joeyssong.org and join our community through our mailing list. Also find us on all social media platforms with our handle @joeyssong on them all.