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The Sharp Notes with Evan Toth — 212 episodes

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1

Tiny Vinyl, Big Idea: Neil Kohler and Jesse Mann on the 4-Inch Record

2

Henry Rollins on The Cramps, Gravest Gravy and Why Records Still Matter

3

Anthony Mason on Alchemy and the Art of the Interview

4

Soft Palms Interview: IN ECHO, Black Glitter Vinyl, and the DIY Music Business

5

Live and In the Sharp Notes Shop | Nabil Ayers: Sunshine, Sound, and the Stories We Inherit

6

Richard Foos on Rhino Records, Reissue Culture, and the Record Store That Started It All

7

Arturo Sandoval on Sangú, Freedom, and the Sound of Home

8

Grover Biery on The Beach Boys’ Pet Sounds and the Search for Three-Dimensional Mono

9

Alan Braufman on Anthem for Peace and the Legacy of Valley of Search

10

Just Let It: Jarrod Lawson on Growth, Groove, and Evolution

11

Mikaela Davis Maps the Terrain of Graceland Way

12

SPIN’s Bet on Physical Media and Building a Modern Music Company: Jimmy Hutcheson, CEO of SPIN

13

Frank Hannon Unplugged: Guitar, Tesla, and the Bay Area Sound

14

Larry Jaffee on Record Store Day, the Vinyl Revival, and the Future of Plant-Based Records

15

Jude Warne Returns: America Paperback Release and the Story Behind Lowdown

16

Alan Light on Fleetwood Mac’s Rumours and His New Book "Don’t Stop" (Live at The Sharp Notes)

17

Studio Confidential Preview: Sylvia Massy on Sessions, Sound, and Recording Secrets

18

One Musician, Many Names: A Conversation with Lucien Fraipont (Robbing Millions / DUID)

19

Stéphane Wrembel Translates Django Reinhardt in New Orleans

20

Doing It Yourself: Tamar Berk’s New Album ocd and the Long Road of Independence

21

Eternity’s Children Reconsidered: Steve Stanley on High Moon Records and the Art of the Reissue

22

Tom “Grover” Biery Reframes Classic Albums Like Nat King Cole's "The Christmas Song" for the Contemporary Listener

23

The Craft of Clarity: Bob Hazelwood and the Andover Audio Approach

24

The Sound of a Better Education: Inside Kaufman Music Center with Anthony Mazzocchi | The Sharp Notes Podcast

25

Small Rooms, Big Stakes: One Night Live Fights to Keep Live Music Local and Alive

26

The House of Wax: Chad Kassem on Building a Vinyl Record Empire | The Sharp Notes Interview

27

Put the Phone Down, Pick the Record Up: Discogs VP Jeffrey Smith on Dis/Connect | The Sharp Notes Interview

28

The Zombies Never Die: Colin Blunstone on the Resurrection of Odessey and Oracle in Mono | The Sharp Notes Interview

29

From Toto to Thriller: Steve Porcaro on Music, Memory, and The Very Day | The Sharp Notes Interview

30

Keeping the Beat: Tito Puente Jr. on Legacy and Latin Rhythm | The Sharp Notes Interview

31

Luke Marzec Makes Something Good Out of Nothing | The Sharp Notes Podcast with Evan Toth

32

The Return of Geoff Wilkinson: Us3’s Soundtrack For a New Era | The Sharp Notes Interview

33

Anything Is Possible: Chris Stamey’s Soundtrack of Reverence and Reinvention | The Sharp Notes Interview

34

Mocky vs. the Machine: Capturing the Sound of Humans in an Artificial Age | The Sharp Notes Interview

35

Zev Feldman Digs into Bill Evans and Art Pepper and Continues the Quest for Hidden Jazz Treasures

36

The Long Gig: Charles “Wigg” Walker’s Life in Soul | The Sharp Notes Podcast

37

Dennis Diken on the Legacy of the Smithereens, Vinyl, and the Lifeblood of Rock and Roll | The Sharp Notes Interview

38

Cody Hanson on Building, Breaking, and Rebuilding Hinder | The Sharp Notes Interview

39

Jenny Owen Youngs on Revisiting "Avalanche", Buffering the Vampire Slayer, Collaboration, and the Beauty of Imperfection | The Sharp Notes Interview

40

From the Garage to Abbey Road: Russell Marsden from Band of Skulls Reflects on 15 Years of Sound | The Sharp Notes Interview

41

Wake the Dead and Stir the Soul | The Sharp Notes Interview with Chuck Prophet

42

Steve Bardwil Trades the Boardroom for the Bandstand

43

Author Jude Warne Gets "Lowdown" in New Book About Boz Scaggs

44

How Sons of Silver Built Runaway Emotions | The Sharp Notes Interview

45

The Illusions and Realities of Daylight Robbery's Third Island Suite with Robert Waite and Nick Marks | The Sharp Notes Interview

46

William Hooker Continues Proving That the Fringe Is Still the Center | The Sharp Notes Interview

47

Gliders Over Hollywood: Paul Rappaport's New Book Explains His Role During Rock’s Golden Age and Why the Future Needs Its Past

48

Hitting You With His Best Shot: Eddie Schwartz on Risk, Reinvention, and the Art of a Well-Crafted Song

49

Catherine Vericolli Resurrects the Funk: Org Music, Westbound Records, and the Pursuit of Perfecting the Imperfect

50

Wolfgang Flür (Kraftwerk) - and His Producer Peter Duggal - Explore the Past, Present, and Future of Electronic Music with His New Album, "TIMES"

51

Rescuing a Nearly Lost Rock and Roll History with Jeannie Piersol and Alec Palao

52

Bound by Sound: The Unbreakable Connection of Sleepersound | The Sharp Notes Interview

53

From Boogaloo to the Big Screen: Michael Andrews (aka Elgin Park) Balances Music, Movies, and More with New Greyboy Allstars Compilation

54

Holding the Line: Buckcherry's Josh Todd and the Power of Persistence

55

Michael Mayo Takes Flight: Jazz, Soul, and the Art of Letting Go

56

Pressing Records From the Sugar Beet? Larry Jaffee and Kevin Da Costa Explain Their Icelandic Experiments to Create a More Sustainable Record

57

Wine, Music, and Philanthropy, the Heartbeat of Michael Dorf Founder the Knitting Factory and City Winery

58

Goldiie Lux Talks About Her New EP, S.I.N. in the Midst of the Los Angeles Fires

59

Nathan Trueb and Jose Medeles' Musical Project, Another Glory

60

Will Dailey and His New (physical only) Release, "Boys Talking"

61

Roger Eno and His Newest Album, "the skies: rarities"

62

Isaac Watters and His Latest Album, "New Space and Time"

63

Nicolas Michaux and His New Album, "Vitalisme"

64

Scott Salyer from Wrensilva and The Company's Line of Modern Stereo Consoles

65

Anastasia Minster and Her New Album, "Song of Songs"

66

Eilon Paz and His New Book, "Dust & Grooves, Vol. 2: Further Adventures In Record Collecting"

67

Andy Babuik and the Newest Release From the Chesterfield Kings, "We’re Still All The Same"

68

Mike Treen and His New Documentary Film About Nicky Hopkins, "The Session Man"

69

Georgie Fuller and Will Turner from The Heavy Heavy

70

Israel Nebeker from Blind Pilot and Their New Album, "In The Shadow Of The Holy Mountain"

71

Seun Kuti and His Latest Release, "Heavier Yet"

72

Delicate Steve and His Latest Release, "Delicate Steve Sings"

73

Nikka Costa and Her Latest Album, "Dirty Disco"

74

Brian Ray and His Lastest Release, "My Town"

75

Peter Holsapple and Will Rigby from the dB's and Their Recent Reissue Campaign and Live Shows

76

Suzanne Jamieson and Her New Album, "Love Is..."

77

Corey duBrowa and His New Book, "An Ideal For Living - A Celebration of the E.P."

78

Maya Vik and Her Latest Album, "Hustlebot"

79

Kevin Keeley from Elemental Music Discusses the Label's Motown Reissue Series

80

Raul Midón and His Latest Release, "Lost and Found"

81

Andy Summers and His Current Tour, "The Cracked Lens + A Missing String"

82

Aiden Berglund and the New Grimson Album, "Climbing Up the Chimney"

83

Molly Miller and Her Trio's New Album, "The Ballad of Hotspur"

84

Donna Lewis and Her New Album, "Rooms With a View"

85

Liam Bailey and His New Album, "Zero Grace"

86

Jazz Pianist, Joey Alexander and His Latest Album, "Continuance"

87

Santa Chiara and Her New Album, "Imported"

88

Rebecca Pidgeon and Her Latest Album, "Songs of LA"

89

Larry Campbell and Teresa Williams and Their Latest, "All This Time"

90

Paula Cole and Her Latest Album, "Lo"

91

Lau Noah and Her Latest Duets Album, "A Dos"

92

Sam Nelson Harris From X Ambassadors Aquaman 2 Music and New Album, "Townie"

93

Narada Michael Walden and His New Album, "Euphoria"

94

Avram Brown and The Wheel and His Self-Titled Debut

95

Dustin Blocker and the Vinyl Record Manufacturers Association (VRMA)

96

Jesse Colin Young and the 50th Anniversary Reissue of His "Song for Juli" Album

97

Graham Wallace and His New Record Label: Continued Sounds

98

David Schulhof CEO of the MUSQ ETF

99

Steve Lewis and His Latest Album, "Exit to Mystery"

100

Jim Doyle from the Hot Club of Los Angeles and Their Newest Release, "Nova"

101

Stacey Kent and Her New Album, "Summer Me, Winter Me"

102

Frank Sinatra's New Box Set and Charles Pignone, President of Frank Sinatra Enterprises

103

Billy Bob Thornton, Tausha, and J.D. Andrew and Tausha's Newest Release

104

Dave Wakening from The English Beat and General Public and the Band's Recent Reissues

105

Graham Parker and His Latest Album, "Last Chance to Learn the Twist"

106

Steve Forbert and His Latest Releases

107

Colleen "Cosmo" Murphy at the Haarlem Vinyl Festival

108

Danny Lee Blackwell from Night Beats and His Latest Release, "Rajan"

109

Harper Simon and His Latest Project, "Meditations on Crime"

110

Anouk Rijnders and the Haarlem Vinyl Festival

111

Sabina Sciubba and Her New Album, "Hidden Dragon"

112

Peter Case and His New Album, "Doctor Moan"

113

Louis Cato from The Late Show with Stephen Colbert and His New Album, "Reflections"

114

Vinyl Williams and His New album, "Aeterna"

115

Sami Stevens and Her New Album, "Morning"

116

John Rzeznik From the Goo Goo Dolls and Their New Song and Tour

117

Joanna Stingray's Latest Book and Reflections on the Red Wave Album

118

The Making Vinyl Conference and Record Store Day with Larry Jaffe and Bryan Ekus

119

Darren Burgos and His Latest Release, "Connections"

120

Rob Martinez from Audio Media Grading and the Process of Grading Audio Media

121

Stewart Copeland from The Police, His New Album and Forthcoming Book

122

Sam Blasucci and His Latest Release, "Off My Stars"

123

Charlie Bruber and His Latest Release, "Finding the Muse"

124

Marty Isenberg and His New Album Featuring Music From the Films of Wes Anderson, "The Way I Feel Inside"

125

Chris Thile and the New Nickel Creek Album, "Celebrants"

126

May Pang and Her New Film About Her Relationship with John Lennon, "The Lost Weekend: A Love Story"

127

Gene Cornish From The Rascals and Recent Touring With Felix Cavaliere

128

Alexz Johnson and Her New Album, "Seasons"

129

Jann Klose and His Newest Album, "Surrender"

130

Bobby Sanabria and His Latest Multiverse Album, "Vox Humana"

131

Emiliano Melis and His Latest Release, "Outside the Box"

132

Kendra Morris Reissues "Babble" and Readies a Tour

133

Robin Taylor Zander's (RTZ) Newest Album, "The Distance"

134

Vanessa Downing from Samuel S.C. and their New Release, "High Places"

135

Tchotchke the Band and their Latest Self-Titled Release

136

Rachael & Vilray and Their New Album, "I Love a Love Song!"

137

Esperanza Spalding and the 10th Anniversary Reissue of "Radio Music Society"

138

David Leaf and His Book About the Beach Boys, "God Only Knows: The Story of Brian Wilson, the Beach Boys and the California Myth"

139

Frank LoCrasto from Kolumbo and the Group's New Record, "Gung Ho"

140

Tiffany and Her New Album, "Shadows"

141

Jane Monheit and Her New Christmas Album, "The Merriest"

142

Gold Star's Marlon Rabenreither and the Band's Latest Release, "Headlights USA"

143

Ron Sexsmith and His Forthcoming Release, "The Vivian Line"

144

Jeff "Skunk" Baxter, Steely Dan, the Doobie Brothers and his Brand New Album, "Speed of Heat"

145

Kaleta and Super Yamba Band

146

Organist Adam Scone and his New Album "Brooklyn to Brooklin"

147

Producer Robert Waite and His Daylight Robbery! Project

148

Jay Millar from Sundazed Music Explores the Label's Latest Releases

149

Caitlin Carey's Reissued Album and Her Time in Whiskeytown

150

Madison Cunningham and Her New Album, "Revealer"

151

Juana Molina and the Reissue of Musicación 4½

152

Mastering Engineer Michael Graves, His Work on the New Blondie Boxset and Other Highlights From His Grammy Award Winning Career

153

Michael Rault and his Second Self-Titled Release

154

Wilder Maker's Gabriel Birnbaum and the Band's Newest Album, "Male Models"

155

The Rascals' Felix Cavaliere and His New Book, "Memoir of a Rascal"

156

James Hunter and His New Release, "With Love"

157

Graham Nash and His Newest Release, "Graham Nash: Live"

158

Bruce Hornsby and His Newest Release, "'Flicted"

159

Michael Des Barres and the Reissue of Detective's First Album

160

Keith Murray and Chris Cain from We Are Scientists and their Latest Release, "Huffy"

161

Norman Spence From Tank and the Bangas and Their New Album, "Red Balloon"

162

ORG Music's, Andrew Rossiter and the Label's Releases for Record Store Day 2022

163

Craft Recordings', Mark Piro and the Label's Releases for Record Store Day 2022

164

Dr. James Beckett Discusses Common Ground Between Record Collectors and Baseball Card Collectors

165

Avi Wisnia and His Latest Release, "Catching Leaves"

166

Eden Ahbez's "Dharmaland" as Performed by Ìxtahuele

167

Carlos Santana and His New Album, "Blessings and Miracles"

168

Gilbert O'Sullivan and His Upcoming American Tour

169

Scott Shannon and the New Z100 Documentary, "From Worst to First"

170

Marc Hollander and the Crammed Discs Record Label

171

Marshall Crenshaw and His Recently Reissued, "#447"

172

Jacob Plasse and Orquesta Akokán's Release, "16 Rayos"

173

Mixing Engineers, Arthur Stoppe and Jim Gallagher and The Sound of Philadelphia Box Sets

174

Corey Feldman and His New Box Set and Album, "Love Left 2.1"

175

Eric Valdivieso and His New Book, "The Valdivieso Method"

176

Jake Shimabukuro and His New Star-Studded Album, "Jake and Friends"

177

Frank Maston and his Latest Album, "Souvenir" with the Swiss Band, L'éclair

178

The Future of The Cassette Tape With Dr. Iain Taylor from Birmingham City University

179

Evan Toth's (Me) Latest Album, "The Show" with Liberty DeVitto and Richie Cannata

180

The Zombies' Colin Blunstone and the Reissue of His First Solo Album, "One Year"

181

Wayne Johnson from Rockaway Records and the High End Vinyl and Collectibles Market

182

Leslie Kogan Discusses Andrew Gold and "Spooky Scary Skeletons"

183

NYC Artist Ted Reiderer and His Never Records Project

184

David Duchovny and His Newest Musical Release, "Gestureland"

185

Van Dyke Parks Discusses His New Work With Verónica Valerio, "Only In America, Solo En America"

186

Gordon Anderson Discusses His Record Label, Real Gone Music

187

Gregory Porter Talks New Tour and His Career

188

Suzanne Vega Discusses Recent Release, "An Evening of New York Songs and Stories" and Her Upcoming Tour

189

Willie Nile Discusses New Album, "The Day the Earth Stood Still"

190

Crowded House's Elroy Finn Talks New Album, "Elroy"

191

Robby Takac from the Goo Goo Dolls Discusses Their New Release, "Rarities"

192

Rozzi and Her New Song, "I Can't Go to the Party"

193

Spandau Ballet's Gary Kemp and His New Album, "In Solo"

194

Shannon McNally and Her New Album, "The Waylon Sessions"

195

Eric Slick from Dr. Dog Discusses Latest Releasd, "Wiseacre"

196

Laura Benack and Steven Mertens of Bass Race Discuss Their New Album, "Tender Vittles"

197

Kenny Loggins and His New Compilation, "At the Movies"

198

Gary Numan and His New Album, "Intruder"

199

Gina Schock from the Go-Go's and the Reissue of "God Bless the Go-Go's"

200

Frank Ene and His Latest, "No Longer"

201

Pete Krebs and His New Album, "All My Friends Are Ghosts"

202

Jon Klages and His New Album, "Fabulous Twilight"

203

Tracy Bonham Discusses Her New Album, "Young Maestros, Vol. I"

204

Sunny War Talks About Her New Album, "Simple Syrup"

205

Suzi Quatro's New Album, "The Devil in Me"

206

Jude Warne and Her New Book, "America, The Band - An Authorized Biography"

207

Lorenzo Wolff's Judee Sill Project, "Down Where the Valleys Are Low"

208

A.J. Croce and His New Album, "By Request"

209

Jim Keller and His New Album, "By No Means"

210

Mason Williams and Craft Recordings' Jazz Dispensary Jazz-Funk Reissues

211

Howie Klein and the 415 Records Reissues

212

Eric Hutchinson's New Album, "Class of '98"