Baxie talks to one of the founding members of Talking Heads, drummer Chris Frantz. Chris talks about his new memoir titled "Remain in Love: Talking Heads, Tom Tom Club, and Tina". Chris opens up about the band, his 42-year marriage with Tina Weymouth, his relationship with David Byrne, the film Stop Making Sense, Brian Eno, and whether the Talking Heads will ever get back together. Available on Apple Podcasts, SoundCloud, Spotify, and on the Rock102 website.

Chris Frantz from Talking Heads and The Tom Tom Club

Baxie talks to the legendary Bob Mould of Husker Du! Bob talks about his new album, "Blue Hearts"(the 15th solo album of his career), Husker Du, the late Grant Hart, his new 24-CD Box Set, professional wrestling and a lot of other stuff too! Available on Apple Podcasts, SoundCloud, Spotify, and on the Rock102 website

Bob Mould from Husker Du and Sugar

Baxie talks to the legendary Rat Scabies from The Damned--the very first UK punk band to release a single ("New Rose"), an album ("Damned Damned Damned"), and tour the US! We'll talk about the proposed reunion of all four original members of the band. And we'll also talk about where those plans stand today. We'll also talk about his latest album "Seance" with The Professor & The Madmen! Available on Apple Podcasts, SoundCloud, Spotify, and on the Rock102 website.

Rat Scabies from The Damned

Baxie talks to legendary guitarist Daniel Ash about his career in the highly influential bands Bauhaus, Tones on Tail, and Love & Rockets! We'll talk about his career, the Bauhaus reunion, and his new band Ashes & Diamonds...in his very first podcast interview! Available on Apple Podcasts, SoundCloud, Spotify, and on the Rock102 website.

Daniel Ash from Bauhaus and Love and Rockets

Baxie talks with Evanescence lead singer and songwriter Amy Lee about the band's new album, "The Bitter Truth"--their first album of new material in nearly a decade! We talk about the band's amazing success, family, and releasing music during a pandemic! Also available on Apple Podcasts, SoundCloud, Spotify, and on the Rock102 website.

Amy Lee from Evanescence

Baxie talks to XTC bass player and songwriter Colin Moulding! Colin talks about songwriting, the band, their amazing history, and the likelihood of an XTC reunion. Colin has just released a new single, "The Hardest Battle"--his first single as a solo artist! This one was a real thrill! Feel free to share it with everyone you know! Also available on Apple Podcasts, SoundCloud, Spotify, and on the Rock102 website.

Colin Moudling From XTC

Baxie talks to Dave Wakeling of The English Beat and General Public! Dave talks about the band, Ska, Two Tone, his relationship with the late Ranking Roger, Mick Jones of The Clash, John Hughes, and getting back on the road for the first time since the pandemic!  Also available on Apple Podcasts, SoundCloud, Spotify, and on the Rock102 website.

Dave Wakeling From The English Beat, General Public

This week it's a special Classic Rock edition of Baxie's Musical Podcast! This time Baxie talks to guitar legend Steve Hackett! Steve talks about his career with the Peter Gabriel-era Genesis, Phil Collins, and about his prolific solo career (which includes more than 26 albums and countless amounts of stellar session work). Steve also talks about his upcoming show at the Wilbur Theater in Boston on April 2nd--where he will play the 1977 Genesis live album "Seconds Out" in its entirety! One of the most incredible and diverse talents ever! Also available on Apple Podcasts, SoundCloud, Spotify, and on the Rock102 website!

Steve Hackett from Genesis

Baxie welcomes back Rob Halford of Judas Priest! The Metal God talks about the band's 50th Anniversary Tour (which is coming through New England), their upcoming album, the health of the band, and their nomination into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame! Freaking awesome! Also available on Apple Podcasts, SoundCloud, Spotify, and on the Rock102 website!

Rob Halford From Judas Priest Returns

Baxie talks to bass player Prescott Niles from The Knack! In 1979, The Knack not only had the #1 song in America with the classic "My Sharona"--it was the fastest single to reach gold for Capitol Records in 15 years (behind "I Want to Hold Your Hand" by The Beatles). Prescott talks about the band, their quick success, and about the pressures that led to the band breaking up in 1982. Prescott, who now plays for Missing Persons, shares a bunch of incredible stories about his long career. He even talks about The Knack and their previously unreleased live album which comes out in stores this month! You can hear the interview on Apple Podcasts, SoundCloud, Spotify, and on the Rock102 website.

Prescott Niles From The Knack

Baxie talks to multi-instrumentalist Dave Gregory from XTC! Dave talks about being on the road, coming off the road, what really happened with Todd Rundgren, The Dukes of Stratosphere, and the songwriting talents of his two former bandmates--Andy Partridge & Colin Moulding! Dave also gives a very candid opinion about the idea of an XTC reunion. (Here's a hint: It's not looking too good!) Baxie's Musical Podcast can also be found on Apple Podcasts, SoundCloud, Spotify, and on the Rock102 website!

Dave Gregory from XTC

Baxie talks to singer Jimmy Gnecco from Ours! Jimmy talks about the band's 20-year career, their latest album, touring, collaborating with Brian May of Queen, and about some of his influences and unfair comparisons! You can also listen to Baxie's Musical Podcast on Apple Podcasts, SoundCloud, Stitcher, Spotify, or on the Rock102 website!

Jimmy Gnecco From Ours

Baxie talks to Colin Newman of Wire! We talk about their upcoming album, touring, the Sex Pistols, the music business, the upcoming Wire documentary, and about his long-time collaboration with his wife, former Minimal Compact bass player Malka Spigel. Available on Apple Podcasts, SoundCloud, Spotify, and on the Rock102 website!

Colin Newman From Wire

Baxie talks to guitarist, singer, and primary songwriter for Australia's Hoodoo Gurus, Dave Faulkner! Dave talks about the band's new album, "Chariot of the Gods", touring, and how Punk came to the Down Under. He also talks about how the band was once screwed over by Lou Reed! A great conversation with one of my favorites! Also available on Apple Podcasts, SoundCloud, Spotify, and on the Rock102 website!

Dave Faulkner From Hoodoo Gurus

Baxie talks to Cheetah Chrome--the legendary lead guitar player from The Dead Boys! Cheetah talks about the band and their 1977 classic album "Young Loud & Snotty". He also opens up about his family, the late Stiv Bators, Joey Ramone, and about playing with his previous band, Rocket from The Tomb! It's an amazing chat with one of Punk Rock's most enduring icons! Also available on Apple Podcasts, SoundCloud, Spotify, and on the Rock102 website.

Cheetah Chrome From The Dead Boys

Baxie talks to the legendary Robyn Hitchcock! Robyn talks about his upcoming album "Shufflemania" (which is due out in October). We also talk about the Soft Boys, songwriting, performing and his collaboration with Andy Partridge from XTC. You can listen on Apple Podcasts, SoundCloud, Spotify, and on the Rock102 website!

Robyn Hitchcock

Baxie talks to Craig Bell, the bass player for the legendary band Rocket from the Tombs! This was a band out of Cleveland that would eventually break off into several factions. One hand you have Cheetah Chrome and Johnny Blitz from The Dead Boys with Stiv Bators. On the other hand, you had David Thomas and Peter Laughner form Pere Ubu. While Craig's musical career took him to New Haven, Connecticut---the legacy of this band created some of the most incredible anthems of the Punk Rock genre! It's a tremendous story of (what is considered to be) the greatest lost rock band of the 20th Century! Listen on Apple Podcasts, SoundCloud, Spotify, and on the Rock102 website!

Craig Bell from Rocket from the Tomb, The Saucers

Baxie talks to journeyman singer/guitar player Phil Thompson from Department S (Is Vic There?)  They are about to release their new album next year! Phil not only talks about the band's amazing history, but he also talks about their new single entitled "Burn Down Tomorrow". Phil also talks about being a member of the Scottish Punk band, The Rezillos and a touring member of The Vapors--whose hit "Turning Japanese" was (and still is) a New Wave classic! Great interview! Listen on Apple Podcasts, SoundCloud, Spotify, and on the Rock102 website.

Phil Thompson from Department S, Rezillos, The Vapors

Baxie talks to Tyke James--the lead singer from The Moss. Tyke talks about the band's new EP (which comes out this week), the title track "Insomnia", moving the band from Hawaii to Salt Lake City, and about once being a contestant on "The Voice"! Listen on Apple Podcasts, SoundCloud, Stitcher, Spotify, or on the Rock102 website!

Tyke James from The Moss

Baxie talks to the amazingly talented Ron Gallo. Ron's music is an eclectic mix of genre twisting magic! From his 2017 album "Heavy Meta" to his 2018 follow-up "Really Nice Guys", to his upcoming album "Foreground Music" it's clear that Ron is a restless performer who doesn't settle for retracing steps. His music is infectious, totally original, often hilarious, and constantly evolving. Totally worth discovering! This one was a lot of fun! You can listen on Apple Podcasts, SoundCloud, Spotify, and on the Rock102 website!

Ron Gallo

Baxie talks to bass legend George Murray. From 1976 to 1980 George played with David Bowie during one of the revered periods of his career. He, along with the late Dennis Davis and Carlos Alomar made up the "D.A.M" rhythm section for Station to Station, The Berlin Trilogy (including Low, Heroes, and The Lodger), as well as on Scary Monsters. He also played on Iggy Pop's first solo album, The Idiot as well. This is an incredibly special talent who rarely grants interviews (until now!). Just awesome! Listen on Apple Podcasts, SoundCloud, Spotify, and on the Rock102 website!

Bass Player George Murray

Baxie welcomes Martin "Youth" Glover from Killing Joke!  In this episode Baxie and Youth talk about wide range of stuff including the band, their beginnings, mysticism, psychedelics, and how they've managed to create some of the most intense and brilliant music of their career.  Youth also talks about his career as one of the most in-demand producers in music. He's worked with the likes of Paul McCartney, Pink Floyd, Guns & Roses, U2, Kate Bush, Toots & The Maytals, and many more.  He even talks about the biggest hit single of his producing career, the Grammy nominated "Bittersweet Symphony" by The Verve! Absolutely amazing! You can listen on Apple Podcasts, SoundCloud, Spotify, and on the Rock102 website.

Producer Martin "Youth" Glover from Killing Joke

Baxie talks to Wayne Hussey of The Mission.  Since the 1980's Wayne Hussey has built an amazing career in not just one legendary band--but three!  A one-time member of both The Sisters of Mercy and Dead or Alive, Wayne Hussey has written some of the biggest anthems in Goth Rock!  Wayne talks about those moments which you can also read about in his two-volume series of memoirs.  He also talks about the Mission as a touring band as well has the band's newest live album "Live from Buenos Aires".  This is great conversation with a man who has sold millions of albums throughout his career.  Listen on Apple Podcasts, SoundCloud, Spotify, and on the Rock102 website.

Wayne Hussey from The Mission, The Sisters of Mercy, and Dead of Alive

Baxie talks to Shriekback co-founder Barry Andrews!  Barry talks about forming the band with Dave Allen from Gang of Four, finding his voice musically, the band's seventeen album, leaving XTC, and playing with Robert Fripp in the League of Gentlemen! Absolutely incredible!  Listen on Apple Podcast, SoundCloud, Spotify, and on the Rock102 website!

Barry Andrews from Shriekback, XTC, and The League of Gentlemen

It's a special BONUS episode of Baxie's Musical Podcast!  This time I talk with the legendary Canadian Celtic singer Loreena McKennitt!  Loreena's career has been jammed with some truly incredible moments.  Loreena isn't just a Grammy Award winning vocalist.  She's sold more than 14 million albums.  She sang at the opening ceremonies of the 2010 Winter Olympic Games in Vancouver.  She has sung before the late Queen Elizabeth. She's won countless awards and recognitions for both her music and for her philanthropy.  But that's only part of the story.  And it's an incredible one at that!  Listen on Apple Podcasts, SoundCloud, Spotify, and on the Rock102 website!

Loreena McKennitt

Baxie's talks to legendary drummer Simon Phillips! Simon's list of credits is enough to make your head spin!  He's played with everybody including Jeff Beck, The Who, Toto, Frank Zappa, Peter Gabriel, David Gilmour, Mick Jagger, Judas Priest, Brian Eno, Asia, Tears for Fears, Nazareth, Whitesnake, Jack Bruce, Roxy Music, Gary Moore, Madness, Joe Satriani, and hundreds more! Simon not only talks about his latest album, "Sherinian/Phillips Live", he also talks about the beginning of his professional career at the age of 12!  Absolutely amazing!  Listen on Apple Podcast, SoundCloud, Spotify, and on the Rock102 website!

Drummer Simon Phillips

Baxie talks to singer/author/actor/film maker Jack Grisham from the legendary Long Beach, California hardcore band TSOL! Jack not only talks about the band, their 12th album "A-Side Graffiti, the TSOL documentary "Ignore Heroes", and the story of when Punk hit the California suburbs. He also talks about the confrontation and violence that it often provoked. More importantly, Jack openly talks about he's battled his own demons and has fought to remain sober for the last 35 years! An absolutely incredible story! Listen on Apple Podcasts, SoundCloud, Spotify, and on the Rock102 website.

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Jack Grisham from TSOL

Baxie talks to Courtney Taylor Taylor from The Dandy Warhols! Courtney not only talks about the band’s history but also about their new album “Rock Maker”—which is arguably among the best of their almost 30-year career! It also includes some incredible appearances from Slash from Guns N Roses, Black Francis from The Pixies, and Debbie Harry from Blondie! Just awesome! Listen on Apple Podcasts, SoundCloud, Spotify, and on the Rock102 website!

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Courtney Taylor Taylor from The Dandy Warhols

Baxie talks to Bill Janovitz from Buffalo Tom! Bill not only talks about the band's upcoming album "Jump Rope" (available on May 31st), he also talks about the band's early roots on the UMASS campus. We also talk at length about his biography "Leon Russell: Master of Space and Time's Journey Through Rock & Roll". The book, which came out last year, is a NY TImes best seller. And he already working on his next project--a biography about The Cars! Listen on Apple Podcasts, SoundCloud, Spotify, and on the Rock102 website!

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Bill Janovitz from Buffalo Tom, NY Times Best Selling Biographer

Baxie talks to former XTC drummer Terry Chambers! Terry and his band EXTC are returning to the US this month--playing XTC songs that have not been played live in more than four decades! Terry talks about returning to the States, playing live, and about his years with XTC. He also talks about the influence that his playing would have on music throughout the 1980's! Absolutely amazing! EXTC will be at the Space Ballroom in Hamden CT on April 26th, The Met in Pawtucket, RI on April 29th, and at the City Winery in Boston on April 30th. Listen on Apple Podcasts, SoundCloud, Spotify, and on the Rock102 website.

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Terry Chambers from XTC, ExTC

Baxie talks to Kerry Alexander from the Minneapolis Indie Rock band Bad Bad Hats! For the last 12 years Kerry, along with her husband Chris Hoge, have been releasing a fist full of excellent pop records. They will be releasing their self-titled fourth album this week--and it's arguably the best record of their career. With singles like "My Heart Your Heart" and "TPA", Bad Bad Hats is about to hit the road. That includes stops at the Brighton Music Hall in Alston, Mass on May 13th and at The Drake in Amherst on the following night. They'll also be heading out to their first tour of Europe later this summer! Listen on Apple Podcasts, SoundCloud, Spotify, and on the Rock102 website!

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Kerry Alexander from Bad Bad Hats

Baxie talks to Steve Kilbey of The Church! Steve not only talks about the band's new album "Eros Zeta and the Perfumed Guitars", he also talks about the band's other records as well.  With more than 27 album (and dozens of solo release), Steve Kilbey is an insanely prolific songwriter who has written more that 1,000 songs over the course of his career. Steve talks openly about playing live, leaving Australia, and fighting more than his share of demons.  We also talk about the band's biggest hit, Under the Milky Way (1988). Listen on Apple Podcasts, SoundCloud, Spotify, and on the Rock102 website.

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Steve Kilbey from The Church

Baxie talks to guitar legend Uli Jon Roth! In 1973, Uli Jon Roth replaced Michael Schenker as the lead guitarist for the Scorpions. For the next five years, Uli would cement his place as one of the most gifted guitar wizards of his (or any generation). Just listen to his performance "Sails of Charon" from the 1977 album "Taken By Force"! Uli talks about his years with the band, his continued friendship with his former bandmates, and about leaving the band to form the band Electric Sun! Uli talks in depth about the difference between European guitarist and the rest of the world. We even talk about the development of Sky Guitars---his own line of incredibly inventive high-end guitars! Absolutely fascinating stuff! Listen on Apple Podcasts, SoundCloud, Spotify, and on the Rock102 website!

NOTE: Uli will be appearing at The Narrows in Fall River on April 25th and at the Music Room in West Yarmouth on May 1st!

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Guitar Legend Uli Jon Roth, The Scorpions, Electric Sun

After 37 years, Baxie finally gets to set the record straight with Jack Hues of Wang Chung! After being forcibly ejected from a Wang Chung show in 1987 speaks with Jack about that night and how he was unfairly implicated by The Beastie Boys!  Jack then talks about the band, the hits, UFO's, new music, and about the "Abducted by the 80's Tour" (with Naked Eyes, The Motels, Animotion, and Men Without Hats).  It's an amazingly stirring redemption tale that you should not miss!  Available on Apple Podcasts, SoundCloud, Spotify, and on the Rock102 website!

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Jack Hues from Wang Chung

Baxie talks with 80’s Pop/New Wave/MTV sensation Belouis Some! In this interview Belouis (ne: Neville Keighly) talks about his fascinating journey from being a virtually ignored solo artist to recording his first album in 1985 with the likes of Carlos Alomar and Earl Slick (both from David Bowie’s band) as well as Bernard Edwards and Tony Thompson from Chic. That first album would yield two international hits (“Imagination” and the title track “Some People). Belouis talks about the release of his controversial music videos and about being handpicked to support Queen on tour the following year. He also talks openly about walking away from music in 1995 and why he made an incredible comeback after 24 years! Belouis Some was to begin touring the US with The Alarm and Jay Ashton’s Gene Loved Jezebel later this month! That tour which as to include stops in Northampton and New Haven has been postponed. But the Belouis Some story is so amazing that it needs to be told! Listen on Apple Podcasts, SoundCloud, Spotify, and on the Rock102 website

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Belouis Some

Baxie talks to two-time Grammy Award nominee Tracy Bonham! In this episode Tracy talks about her upcoming album "Damn the Sky (For Being so Wide)" which is due to be released this Fall. Tracy also talks about her years in Boston as well as the success of her single "Mother, Mother" from her 1993 debut album "The Burdens of Being Upright". We even talk about the unbelievable story behind what came next! Amazing! Listen on Apple Podcasts, SoundCloud, Spotify, and on the Rock102 website!

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Tracy Bonham

Baxie talks with Mark Burgess from The Chameleons! While The Chameleons were, perhaps, one of the most overlooked bands of the 80's, many believe that their greatness should have put them in the same conversation as The Cure, The Smiths, and New Order. I happen to be one of those people. Mark talks about that and a whole lot more. This includes an in-depth discussion about the upcoming release of their first set of new music in 20 years! Their upcoming album is slated to come out later this year! As a fan of The Chameleons for nearly 40 years--it was a real treat to speak with the leader of one of my all-time favorite bands! Available on Apple Podcasts, SoundCloud, Spotify, and on the Rock102 website.

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Baxie talks to music legends, up and coming artists, producers, authors, record executives, and more! Listen on Apple Podcasts, SoundCloud, Spotify, and on Rock102.com!

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