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It's a very special BONUS episode of Baxie's Musical Podcast with Nicholas and Jacob Bitove from the band ROMES! In 2017, ROMES were listed as "The Band to Watch" by the Alternative Press. Now, after several years of stops, starts, a worldwide pandemic, and a cross Atlantic move from Ireland back to their hometown of Toronto, the band has finally released their debut album, "Sonic Trash"! It's a wild album that they've been busy promoting on tour while opening up for Des Rocs (including a recent stop in Worcester, Mass). A really interesting story! Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and on the Rock102 app! Brought to you by Metro Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Chicopee.

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This week Baxie talks with legendary bass player Tony Marsico! Tony was not only the bass player for The Plugz--one of the first predominantly Latino punk bands. The were also the band that scored the 1984 film “Repo Man”. After The Plugz the band rebranded themselves as the The Cruzados. The Cruzados were quickly signed by Clive Davis from Arista records and released two outstanding records until breaking up in 1987. But Tony hardly stopped there. Since the band's original break up Tony became one of the most in-demand session players in America. His list of credits includes the likes of Bob Dylan, Neil Young, Roger Daltry, Marianne Faithful, Willie Nelson, Linda Ronstadt, the Divinyls, Juliana Hatfield, Matthew Sweet, and many more. He also found time to release 25 solo albums, act in several feature films, write four books, and revive the Cruzados in 2021. Tony talks about all of that—and a whole lot more! Just amazing! Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and on the Rock102 app! Brought to you by Metro Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Chicopee!

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Baxie talks with Darren Hill from the Red Rockers! Once considered “The American Clash”, Red Rockers scored the timeless New Wave classic “China” in 1983. Last month the band and Liberation Hall Records released a terrific live set from their 2023 reunion show in New Orleans titled, “It’s In Our Blood”. Darren talks about that, the band, and about the being deemed “The American Clash” by Rock critic Lester Bangs. Darren also talks about his second career as the manager of The New York Dolls, Paul Westerburg of The Replacement, The Dropkick Murphys, The Mighty Mighty Bosstones, The New York Dolls, and more! Just awesome! Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and on the Rock102 App. Brought to you by Metro Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Chicopee.

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This week Baxie talks with Blag Dahlia—the lead singer and songwriter for The Dwarves! For the last 41 years The Dwarves have cranked out sixteen outstanding albums! Their latest one, “Jenkem”, comes out on June 5th. If you’re familiar with their music, you know the sort of ride that you can ONLY get from The Dwarves! While they may not always be for the faint of heart, the Dwarves and their music are always freaking fantastic! And the new one does not disappoint! (The Dwarves will be appearing at the 10th Annual RPM Fest in Montague, Mass during Labor Day Weekend!) Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and on the Rock102 App! Brought to you by Metro Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram!!!

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This week Baxie speaks with Dave and Gram Tab from the band Mad Tab! After four years in the making, Mad Tab is about to release their second album this coming September! The name of the record is called “Alas! The Bomb Voyage”. Mad Tab were the very first band signed by Inanuttshell Records—the record company started by Norwood Fisher (founder and former bass player for Fishbone)! The first single from Inanutshell Records is “Awake”. And it is a freaking beast! It’s arguably the best song they’ve ever recorded. And it’s certainly one of my favorite singles of the year! Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and on the Rock102 app! Brought to you by Metro Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Chicopee.

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Baxie speaks with Simon Raymonde of The Cocteau Twins! Simon has just released an amazing memoir entitled “In One Ear: Cocteau Twins, Ivor, and Me”. This is a tremendous book in which Simon not only talks about the band and their unconventional way of making some of the best albums of the 1980's (and early 90's). He also talks about the legacy of his father, Ivor Raymonde, whose own credits in music include David Bowie, Dusty Springfield, The Walker Brothers, Tom Jones, and hundreds more. We also talk about his record label Bella Union Records, the state of the music industry, and about the frightening health scare that stripped him of 50% of his hearing. Just an amazing story! Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and on the Rock102 app. Brought to you by Metro Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Chicopee.

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It's a VERY special bonus episode of Baxie’s Musical Podcast with Jules Peters—the wife of the late Mike Peter’s from The Alarm. This is an incredibly powerful interview in which Jules talks about Mike’s incredible legacy followed a 31-year battle with leukemia. Jules not only shares the story about his final days but also about the recording of his final album with The Alarm. The record, which is entitled “Transformation” is being released on May 29th. And it’s absolutely astonishing. Having had the chance to speak with Mike in March of 2023 it was a true honor to speak with Jules about how she’s keeping his amazing spirit alive. This is one interview that you’re not going to want to miss. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and on the Rock102 app! Brought to you by Metro Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Chicopee.

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Baxie welcomes back Ian Dench from EMF! While EMF struck it big with their international hit “Unbelievable” in 1991, Ian’s career outside the band has taken him from being a Grammy nominated songwriter to becoming the one-time Vice President of A&R for Epic Records. Today EMF are back having just released a new EP called “Reach for Something Higher” with the promise that there is a new album on the way sometime next year! It's always a pleasure to speak to Ian! Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and on the Rock102 app! NOTE: EMF will be coming to the City Winery in Boston Monday, May 11th -and to the Space Ballroom in Hamden, CT on May 16th! Brought to you by Metro Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Chicopee.

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This week Baxie talks with Mark Laff—the former drummer for Generation X with Billy Idol! In a year where Billy Idol is getting inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, Mark talks about the early days his career with the band, auditioning for The Clash, The Subway Sect, and playing with Johnny Thunders of the NY Dolls. We also talk about some of his other bands including Empire and 20 Flight Rockers as well. An absolutely amazing bunch of stories! Listen on Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify, and on the Rock102 app! Brought to you by Metro Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Chicopee!

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Baxie welcomes back Greg Norton from Husker Du! Greg’s band, Ultrabomb, is about to release their third album on May 1st-- “The Bridges That We Burn”. It’s a record that Greg describes as “The best record that I’ve ever made.” Having heard it myself—he might just be right! It's a BEAST! Greg talks about the record, his new band mates (Ryan Smith from Soul Asylum and Derek O’Brien from Social Distortion), playing with his former Husker Du bandmate Bob Mould, and about last year’s release of “Husker Du-1985 The Miracle Year”. Always great to welcome Greg back! Listen on Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify, and on the Rock102 app! Brought to you by Metro Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Chicopee.

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