Robert Jon and the Wreck have been travelling the world and rockin' tunes since 2011. They've got a new album "Red Moon Rising" coming out on June 28th. Robert Jon came on the show to talk about their popularity in Europe, going on tour in Europe, starting out playing the drums, song writing for the band and much more! Meanwhile during the rest of the show, Doc determines that he wouldn't make it on survivor, Mike tried out for Survivor, and the two discuss what the top 3 Michael Jackson songs are. Listen now!


Monologue (Survivor): 0:00:23
Birthday Suit 1: 10:26
Ripped from the Headlines: 14:12
Shoutouts: 33:11
Miscellaneous File: 36:12
Robert Jon Interview: 41:38
Mike C Top 3: 1:27:46
Birthday Suit 2: 1:37:04
Birthday Suit 3: 1:39:56

The Doc G Show June 19th 2024 (Featuring Robert Jon and the Wreck)

The band Certainly So got started back in 2019 when long time friends Tanner and Colby started writing songs again. They invited their other friends Zach and Chase and the band was formed. Their debut album Future Self Only Dreams got a lot of attention with great songs like Foreign Ties. The group is getting ready to release their follow up album this coming fall and they stopped by the show to talk about it all. Doc and the band talk about playing in Colorado, getting a truck with a breathalyzer, playing in Florida, getting releasing new singles, the upcoming album and much much more! Meanwhile on the rest of the show, Doc and Mike debate the pros and cons of a membership to the illuminati, talk about the 3 best 30 for 30's and try to avoid getting their thumbs stuck in the door. Listen Now!
Monologue: 0:00:21
Birthday Suit 1: 11:30
Ripped from the Headlines: 14:25
Shoutouts: 32:02
Miscellaneous File: 37:17
Certainly So Interview: 39:45
Mike C Top 3: 1:24:29
Birthday Suit 2: 1:41:12
Birthday Suit 3 (I'm sorry to the last birthday suit guy): 1:44:15

The Doc G Show July 3rd 2024 (Featuring Certainly So)

Chris Pierce a fantastic veteran songwriter and musician stopped by the show! After spending over 20 years in the music game working on his craft, Chris has toured and performed with some amazing people. He's also released some great work. Doc and Chris talk about growing up in southern California, where to eat in Los Angeles, overcoming obstacles in the career, touring with BB King, touring with Neil Young and going out on the Our House Tour! Meanwhile during the rest of the show, Mike and Doc talk about the Olympics, the Kelce brother's new cereal and animal defenses! Make sure to listen!!
Monologue: 0:00:19
Birthday Suit 1: 10:27
Ripped from the Headlines: 14:46
Shoutouts: 33:38
Chris Pierce Interview: 38:39
Mike C Top 3: 1:22:52
Birthday Suit 2: 1:38:16
Birthday Suit 3:1:40:37

The Doc G Show July 24th 2024 (Featuring Chris Pierce)

Legendary guitarist Rob McNelley stopped by the show! Rob has spent a career playing with some of the biggest artists in music like Carrie Underwood, Eric Church, Bob Seger, Lainey Wilson, Dierks Bentley, Luke Bryan, Kenny Chesney, Miranda Lambert, Wynonna Judd, Lady A, and so many more! He's recently released some new solo work and he stopped by the show to talk about it all! Doc and Rob talked about getting into playing the guitar, the qualities of being a studio musician, working with Bob Seger, Working with Dolly Parton and the fun of releasing solo music! Meanwhile in the rest of the show Claude Lathan stepped in to take over the co-hosting duty. And the show is mainly about basketball and Atlantis...listen to the show it'll make sense.
Dialogue: 0:00:20
Birthday Suit 1: 15:51
Ripped from the Headlines: 20:44
Shoutouts: 33:30
Rob McNelley Interview: 39:45
Mike C Top 3: 1:28:53
Birthday Suit 2: 1:49:07
Birthday Suit 3: 1:52:27

The Doc G Show July 31st 2024 (Featuring Rob McNelley)

@nikomoonmusic Niko Moon has been a songwriter for more than a decade. He's written eight #1 songs, he's written songs for Morgan Wallen, Zac Brown Band and many more. But in 2019 he decided to pursue his own solo career. He released Good Time that went number #1 on the country charts and since then he's never looked back. He came on the Doc G Show back in 2023 and he was nice enough to stop by the show again this week! Doc and Niko talked about his daughter growing up, keeping the workouts going when touring, starting Happy Himalayan, becoming an independent artist, releasing These Are The Days, and releasing Money Can't Buy! Meanwhile on the rest of the show, Doc and Mike bask are searching for a Chili's endorsement, and looking to see if they can get Genesis back together for a reunion concert. Make sure to listen!
Introduction: 0:00:21
Birthday Suit 1: 8:13
Ripped from the Headlines: 13:43
Shoutouts/Guessing weather (your effing right we guess weather): 32:20
Niko Moon Interview: 39:19
Mike C Top 3: 1:18:58
Birthday Suit 2: 1:32:59
Birthday Suit 3: 1:35:40

The Doc G Show November 6th 2024 (Featuring Niko Moon)

Andrew Browning was a professional musician for years then he decided to get off the narcotic of music and focus on computer science...but the urge to use again became to intense, and about 5 years ago Andrew started making music again. Since 2020 he has released 3 albums, with the newest being "Love is a beautiful thing" which was released this month! Andrew was nice enough to stop by and talk with us about the album and life. Andrew and Doc talk about first musical memories, songs with a hook, guitar playing, moving to California, retiring from music, getting back into music, releasing the new album and more! Meanwhile on the rest of the show, Mike and Doc try have decided that can't land a plane in an emergency, and they are happy to find out that Montell Jordan is still alive!
Introduction: 0:00:23
Birthday Suit 1: 13:34
Ripped from the Headlines: 16:10
Shoutouts: 32:52
Andrew Browning Interview: 36:55
Mike C Top 3: 1:18:57
Birthday Suit 2: 1:30:44
Birthday Suit 3: 1:34:07

The Doc G Show December 4th 2024 (Featuring Andrew Browning)

5. Come Sunday by Teddie Marrow
Special Guests Interview 2:30

Norman Otis Richmond and Malinda  (Mali Docuvixen) Francis  are joined by Teddie Marrow, Robin Lloyd and Norman Williams. Talking about Come Sunday, new music and Family Roots.

2025-03-30 Special Guest 230pm

Join hosts Lisa D. Smith and Joey Stuckey on this episode of Big Blend Radio’s MUSIC TALKS Show as they chat with award-winning Bay Area bluesman James Byfield, also known as Blind Lemon Pledge, about his dynamic new live album, LEMON LIVE!

Following the success of his chart-topping 2024 acoustic blues release Oh So Good, Lemon Live! captures the raw energy, soul, and musical finesse of the Blind Lemon Pledge Band in performance. Since his debut release in 2009, James has crafted a compelling career both as a studio recording artist and live performer, showcasing his versatile style throughout Northern California and beyond. Keep up with James and his music: https://blindlemon-pledge.com/

🎵 In this conversation, you'll hear about:
- The art of musical storytelling and the magic of live performance
- How geography influences musical style and identity
- The balance between collaboration and production perfection
- James’s evolving journey in blues music and upcoming projects
- Favorite live albums, musical heroes like The Allman Brothers, Miles Davis, Van Morrison & The Doors, and dream collaborations

This episode is full of insights, humor, and heartfelt reflections on the joy and purpose of making music.

🎸 About Joey Stuckey:
Known as the Music Ambassador of Macon, Georgia – the “Southern Rock Capital of the World” – Joey is a blind, award-winning guitarist, singer-songwriter, producer, and sound engineer. Explore his inspiring work at  https://www.joeystuckey.com/

🎙️ Tune in to Big Blend Radio’s MUSIC TALKS with Joey Stuckey every 4th Sunday at 12pm EST.
📲 Subscribe: https://bigblendradio.podbean.com/

Bay Area Bluesman James Byfield - Lemon Live Album

Dispatch got together way back in the mid-90's and after they announced a hiatus in 2002 they played a free show in Boston that had over 150,000 people. After that in 2007 they sold out Madison Square Garden for 3 different shows in less than 30 minutes. In 2011 they announced that they would be making new music. They've been making music and touring ever since. Their newest album is yellow jacket and they're starting a summer national tour. Chad Stokes was nice enough to stop by the show! Chad and Doc talk about Chad's solo project the 1972 rock opera, summer touring with Dispatch, writing the new album, writing classic songs like "The General", playing basketball on tour and a lot of other stuff! Meanwhile on the rest of the show Doc ponders how fast AI will make us worthless and Mike let's us know...he's a Thursday fan. Listen now!
Introduction: 0:00:23
Birthday Suit 1: 12:22
Ripped from the Headlines: 15:27
Shoutouts: 31:10
Miscellaneous File: 33:37
Chad Stokes Interview: 40:49
Mike C Top 3: 1:17:46
Birthday Suit 2: 1:30:27
Birthday Suit 3: 1:31:52

Background Music provided by #uppbeat for individual license code for each song contact the show. 

The Doc G Show May 28th 2025 (Featuring Chad Stokes from Dispatch)

This episode of Big Blend Radio features an inspiring conversation with Milwaukee-based singer-songwriter Peggy James, who shares the creative journey behind her soulful new album 'Til I Turn Blue. Blending Americana, country, jazz, and folk-rock, Peggy reflects on the personal stories, life experiences, and emotional depth that shape her songwriting.

Hear about how her travels and time spent in America’s heartland have influenced her music, the power of storytelling through song, and her longtime collaboration with producer and multi-instrumentalist Jim Eannelli. From themes of love and heartbreak to overcoming difficult life experiences, Peggy’s music paints a vivid soundscape of the American experience—introspective, honest, and deeply human.

'Til I Turn Blue is now available via Happy Growl Records on all major streaming platforms, with CDs available through local record stores and eBay.

More at: https://www.facebook.com/PeggyJamesMusician


Peggy James on the Stories and Sounds Behind 'Til I Turn Blue Album

A lot of people say this radio show is a waste of time, and a lot of people are correct. But Doc G and his co-host Mike Charette are some of the best at wasting time. Every week, listen in with the Doc and Mike discussing everything that's happened since the last show including entertainment, pop culture, music and sports. Every week great guests come on the show to share their art, music, comedy or whatever else they've got! A podcast is posted every Wednesday! They're  recorded as a part of The Doc G Show that airs at 7p ET on  Spinnaker Radio 95.5 FM in Jacksonville Florida.
Follow the show on Instagram! @docgshow
Or listen to music from all the guest on the Spotify playlist!: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6O9fmGXbuDxs34CbnhpT0I?si=W4Z3bJ4tSdai83BnmeoUDg

Select Big Blend Radio interviews that are featured in the digital, interactive Big Blend Radio & TV Magazine and Parks & Travel Magazine. Hosted by Nancy J. Reid and Lisa D. Smith, mother-daughter travel team and publishers.

Diasporic Music is made in the West, but is not of the West. Norman (Otis) Richmond aka Jalali provides an All-African mix of music and politics.  Co-Host Mali aka Docuvixen, and on the Buttons Lisa Watson. On The dial 96.3FM in St.Petersburg Florida and worldwide Stream on Blackpower96.org 2-4pm EST Weekly, we have Jalali's Playlist 2pm, Special Guests and Radio Documentaries 2:30pm, Jazz Zone with Tien Providence 3pm and Horne Report, with Historical and Political analysis with Dr.Gerald Horne at 3:30pm.

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