Psychedelic Psoul

Phil Lesh was the bass player and founder of The Grateful Dead and this is a special episode in his memory. If you would, please make a donation of love and hope to St. Jude Children's Hospital in Phil Lesh's name.Make an impact on the lives of St. Jude kids - St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital (stjude.org)Also:Kathy Bushnell Website for Emily Muff bandHome | Kathy Bushnell | Em & MooListen to previous shows at the main webpage at:https://www.buzzsprout.com/1329053Pamela Des Barres Hom...

Two of the finest blues bands are featured on this episode. Paul Butterfield Blues Band and Canned Heat were embraced by the new counterculture, and both played the two prestigious festivals of the time, Monterey Pop and Woodstock. Bothe bands leave a respected legacyIf you would, please make a donation of love and hope to St. Jude Children's HospitalMake an impact on the lives of St. Jude kids - St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital (stjude.org)Also:Kathy Bushnell Website for Emily Muff band...

In the 1960s two bands incorporated multiple musical styles in their arsenal. The Electric Flag played jazz, gospel, blues and experimental psychedelic rock. lead by singer/drummer Buddy Miles and guitarist Micael Bloomfield, the band created a unique new genre in rock. Blood, Sweat & Tears expanded the jazz rock concept to massive commercial success and expanded the audience base for the new adult contemporary sound. If you would, please make a donation of love and hope to St. Jude Child...

Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young rose from the ashes from three different bands and formed one of the most successful "Super Groups" ever. Their harmonies had ascended them to a different level from other bands and they were a massive influence on the coming "California Sound" of the 1970s. Please have a look at these special interest sites.If you would, please make a donation of love and hope to St. Jude Children's HospitalMake an impact on the lives of St. Jude kids - St. Jude Children...

These two duos rode te wave of the first British Invasion and ad similar careers. In the case of Peter & Gordon, they had the privilege of having songs written for them by Paul McCartney. They were the first act to have a hit record that was a Lennon-McCartney composition that was not recorded by The Beatles. Chad & Jeremy relied on their own songwriting and developed their craft that helped sustain their career in the merging Psychedelic era. These were the top two British Duos of th...

Two bands had the distinction of having one of the most soulful singers in rock, Steve Winwood. Both bands were different from each other, yet Steve Winwood provided bot with their own musical identity. These are select tracks from both bands that showcase the great vocals of Winwood.Please have a look at these special interest sites.If you would, please make a donation of love and hope to St. Jude Children's HospitalMake an impact on the lives of St. Jude kids - St. Jude Children’s Research ...

We lost one of the important English Blues figures this past week. This is a tribute to the late John Mayall. He was influential in bringing three prominent guitarists in the public eye. At different points on his band The Bluesbreakers, he featured Eric Clapton, Peter Green and Mick Taylor. They supported Mayall's musical vision of bringing authentic Blues to England, and in doing so, influenced other bands like The Rolling Stones, Cream, Savoy Brown and others. This is a tribute to his lega...

The Hollies have been an active band for 61 years and, liie The Rolling Stones, have never broken up. These are select tracks from their vast catalog of music, representing a wonderful legacy of music. Please have a look at these special interest sites.If you would, please make a donation of love and hope to St. Jude Children's HospitalMake an impact on the lives of St. Jude kids - St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital (stjude.org)Get your Vegan Collagen Gummies from Earth & Elle, av...

Carlos Santana as created a unique blend of rock, Latin music and jazz fusion and developed is own unique sound. These are a few select tracks from concerts and studio recordings.Please have a look at these special interest sites.If you would, please make a donation of love and hope to St. Jude Children's HospitalMake an impact on the lives of St. Jude kids - St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital (stjude.org)Get your Vegan Collagen Gummies from Earth & Elle, available thru Amazon at this ...

Before He was The Gonzo solo rockstar, Ted Nugent was the driving force of the 1960s garage rock/psych band The Amboy Dukes. They recorded a series of albums that are highly regarded in the garage rock genre. You'll hear select tracks from their career. Also on this episode are select tracks from the Los Angeles band Clear Light, who only recorded one album. They were managed and produced by Paul Rothchild, who also produced The Doors. Their sole album is regarded as a classic record in ...

This is a special on Deep Purple. They have played a hard-driven rock sound for almost 60 years. The band has endured many lineup changes but have played a consistent powerful sound. These are select studio and live tracks from one f the greatest bands of all time. Please have a look at these special interest sites.If you would, please make a donation of love and hope to St. Jude Children's HospitalMake an impact on the lives of St. Jude kids - St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital (stju...

This is a focus on King Crimson. This is one of the essential Progressive Rock bands of all time, and the band have incorporated many music styles from jazz rock, psychedelia and then updated their sound again for the 1980s. This is Robert Fripp's creative genius expressed thru the varying lineups of the band. Please have a look at these special interest sites.If you would, please make a donation of love and hope to St. Jude Children's HospitalMake an impact on the lives of St. Jude kids...

This is a tribute to the late Dickie Betts wo recently passed away. He was the great melodic guitarist and one of original founder of The Allman Brothers Band. He wrote many of The Allman's successful hit singles, and the band were a powerful unit in live concerts. These are select tracks from some of teir greatest moments musically. Please have a look at these special interest sites.If you would, please make a donation of love and hope to St. Jude Children's HospitalMake an impact on th...

One of the most unique and original artists in pop music. Don Van Vliet a.k.a. Captain Beefheart and his Magic Band created a groundbreaking sound that was a cross between Dada art and Free Jazz. This is a special tribute with select tracks from his first few albums and especially his masterpiece, "Trout Mask Replica". Please have a look at these special interest sites.If you would, please make a donation of love and hope to St. Jude Children's HospitalMake an impact on the lives of St. ...

The Rolling Stones were at a transitional point in their career. The band had abandoned Psychedelic music and returned to the blues rock influence that fueled their early style. Keith Ricards came up with inventive guitar riffs and Mick Jagger found a more passionate vocal style that could be sneering, angry and resigned. The Stones entered a new phase in their careers. They would be known as The Greatest Rock & Roll Band in The world.Please have a look at these special interest sites.If ...

This episode focuses on three bands that came from the English psychedelic Summer of Love of 1967. They each recorded music that year and it fitted in perfectly with the times but unfortunately, they didn't catch the public's eye or ear. The Blossom Toes, Tintern Abbey and The End are footnotes to that Psychedelic scene in London, and we'll listen to select tracks of their recorded work. Please have a look at these special interest sites.If you would, please make a donation of love and h...

These are select tracks from the most popular, post-modern Goth band of the last 4 decades, The Cure. Robert Smith's lyrics stemmed from his insights of feeling alienation and despondency within a dreamy and sophisticated musical arrangement. This is The Cure.Please have a look at these special interest sites.If you would, please make a donation of love and hope to St. Jude Children's HospitalMake an impact on the lives of St. Jude kids - St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital (stjude.org)Get ...

This show combines both Psychedelic music and Progressive Rock. Keyboardist Keith Emerson had a musical vision of incorporating classical music within a rock context and he distinguished is style from other keyboardist and other bands. He first gained public notice back in the 1960s with his popular Psychedelic band The Nice. He then expanded his musical vision and formed Emerson, Lake & Palmer. Please have a look at these special interest sites.If you would, please make a donation o...

This special episode pays tribute to te late Melanie Safka. She was a unique songwriter wit a distinct singing voice. These are select tracks that skim the surface of her body of work. The second half of the show is dedicated to the wonderful Joni Mitchell. Please have a look at these special interest sites.If you would, please make a donation of love and hope to St. Jude Children's HospitalMake an impact on the lives of St. Jude kids - St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital (stjude.org)G...

The Animals and Them stood out from the other bands of the first wave of The British Invasion. Both had a gritty, bluesy sound and both had powerful lead singers. Eric Burden and Van Morrison led their bands to commercial success and street credibility. They wore the influences from the cities they came from on their sleeves. The Animals were from Birmingham and Them from Belfast, two very tough cities. This is the sound of two hard rocking bands. Please have a look at these special inte...

This episode profiles a band that were proteges to The Beatles. Badfinger found immediate success with the help of The Beatles and Apple Records. The band gained a higher profile but bad management undermined the band, who were considered successors to The Beatles. Unfortunately, it didn't happen, and subsequent events turned tragic, leaving the band legacy as one of the saddest in rock history. But in this episode, we celebrate the truer legacy of the band, which is the music. Plea...

This is a tribute to two of the greatest "Fake Bands" in rock, The Rutles and Spinal Tap. Both bands made a feature film , both were comedies. But it was the music is that really carried both films. Both have become influential to upcoming bands, and both are praised for how good the music actually is. And that is very real. Please have a look at these special interest sites.If you would, please make a donation of love and hope to St. Jude Children's HospitalMake an impact on the lives o...

This episode focuses on two prominent bands of the first wave of The British Invasion, Herman's Hermits and The Dave Clark Five. Both bands were commercial successes in America and globally. Both had about a three-year success span. Both had many great pop singles and that is what this show features. Please feel free to donate or Tip the show at sonictyme@yahoo.comPlease have a look at these special interest sites.If you would, please make a donation of love and hope to St. Jude Chi...

The Beatles are experiencing another renaissance with the release of a new single "Now and Then", along with the re-release of their two compilation albums, the "Red" and "Blue" albums. Both have been remastered and some songs have finally been given a stereo mix. The sound quality is a great improvement and I've selected certain tracks for this episode so you can hear the new sonic qualities to the music. Please feel free to donate or Tip the show at sonictyme@yahoo.comPlease have ...

This episode profiles a band with two distinct phases in their career. Genesis began as an art rock progressive band and later evolved into a more musically accessible commercial band. The first half showcases the Peter Gabriel, Mike Rutherford, Tony Banks, Steve Hackett and Phil Collins lineup. The second half features selections from the trio of Collins, Rutherford and Banks era. Please feel free to donate or Tip the show at sonictyme@yahoo.comPlease have a look at these special i...

Frank Zappa led an amazing musical ensemble throughout the 1960s. The Mothers of Invention played styles like jazz, hints of classical music, Avant Garde, experimental music all within a rock context. They recorded several brilliant albums throughout the Sixties and we're going to listen to select tracks from those albums. Enjoy the musicality and humour of one of the greatest composers of the last century, Frank Zappa.Please feel free to donate or Tip Jar the show at sonictyme@yahoo.com...

This is a different type of episode where we suspend the typical musical format abd take a step into the Avante Garde. This is a collection of music extracts, sound effects, dialogue and are placed within a conceptual frame. The sounds are provided by Sonic Orchestral Sounds. This is an eccentric one-off format as we go ''Over The Edge". Please feel free to donate or Tip the show at sonictyme@yahoo.comPlease have a look at these special interest sites.If you would, please make...

This episode focuses on two of Los Angeles's most Underground bands from the 1960's. They are the mercurial West Coast Pop Art Experimental Band and The Freak Scene. The West Coast Pop Art Band had one of the first light shows, though their records didn't sell, and the band remains a footnote in the Psychedelic era. The Freak Scene were a studio-only ensemble wo tried to capture the sound and feeling of the underground nationwide on their sole album, "Psychedelic Psoul". Yes, that's where thi...

This is a tribute to Terry Kirkman and The Association. We will be listening to select tracks from the band and hear Terry's singing and harmonizing with his band. This is in onor of is memory.We will also listen to another great American band, The Cyrkle. They were managed by Brian Epstein, The Beatles manager and had their first hit single written by Paul Simon for them. Please feel free to donate or Tip the show at sonictyme@yahoo.comPlease have a look at these special inte...

Robbie Robertson was a wonderful musician and songwriter, and in thhis episode, we pay tribute to Robbie's legacy with The Band. These are select tracks from his tenure wit The Band.And the second half of this show, we feature the great country rock sounds of The New Riders of The Purple Sage. Please feel free to donate or Tip the show at sonictyme@yahoo.comPlease have a look at these special interest sites.If you would, please make a donation of love and hope to St. Jude Children's...

This episode focuses on the two leading groups of the Detroit rock scene of the late 60's, The MC5 and Iggy Pop and The Stooges. Both bands were like a double act that were unlike other bands in celebrated scenes that occurred in San Francisco, Los Angeles and New York. Both bands were loud, brash and very exciting to watch live in concert. They both would influence bands in the cvoming hard rock and Punk rock genres.Please feel free to donate or Tip the show at sonictyme@yahoo.comPlease...

This episode focuses on two American bands that separately influenced up and coming metal bands and Progressive Rock bands. From Long Island we have Vanilla Fudge and from San Francisco, Blue Cheer. Both played with a heavy grungy sound and they both played with power. Please feel free to donate or Tip the show at sonictyme@yahoo.comPlease have a look at these special interest sites.If you would, please make a donation of love and hope to St. Jude Children's HospitalMake an im...

This is a tribute to one of the greatest power trios of all time, Cream. Though thre band had a short existence, their influence is still felt to this day. We salute Eric Clapton, Jack Bruce and Ginger Baker.Please feel free to donate or Tip the show at sonictyme@yahoo.comPlease have a look at these special interest sites.If you would, please make a donation of love and hope to St. Jude Children's HospitalMake an impact on the lives of St. Jude kids - St. Jude Children’s Research Hospita...

This is the fifth season of the show and we pay tribute to The Pretty Things and Status Quo. I pay my own personal tribute to my friend Jon Povey, keyboardist for The Pretty Things. Both were influential bands with a big following in Europe and around the World. These are selections from the Psychedelic era. In the case of Status Quo, they began as a sunshine pop band and then transitioned to a hard rock band in the 70's. These are tracks before-and-during that transition in sound. Pleas...

This is the 100th episode special edition and to mark this milestone, this episode spotlights the greatest band of all time The Beatles. These are select tracks of alternate versions of songs that are as enjoyable as the official released versions. This is a 2 hour special without any interruptions in the music. Enjoy and thank you for your support. Please feel free to donate or Tip the show at sonictyme@yahoo.comPlease have a look at these special interest sites.If you would, pleas...

This is part two as there were an abundant of great singles released in England in that year of 1967. These songs were selected for their unique character and stimulating atmospherics they created. That's not to say that they sold well, some did though many others didn't. But these songs are canonized as artifacts of that glorious Summer of Love. Enjoy these wonderful sounds.Please feel free to donate or Tip the show at sonictyme@yahoo.comPlease have a look at these special interes...

In England, the fabled "Summer of Love" reached commercial and public favor with a series of unique singles and select albums. Recording Artists allowed their full artistic expression blossom on vinyl and they came up with marvelous results. This is a small sample of some of the A and B sides of singles that enhanced the profile of the new hippie movement. Please feel free to donate or Tip the show at sonictyme@yahoo.comPlease have a look at these special interest sites.If you would...

This is a special episode dedicated to the great songwriter Neil Young. These are select tracks from his solo career, a career thatn spans nearly 60 years. I ope you enjoy this look back at his legacy. Please feel free to donate or Tip the show at sonictyme@yahoo.comPlease have a look at these special interest sites.If you would, please make a donation of love and hope to St. Jude Children's HospitalMake an impact on the lives of St. Jude kids - St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital...

This is a special tribute to David Crosby and his musical legacy with The Byrds, Crosby, Stills Nash & Young as well as his own solo career. He was an important musical and sociological figure of the 1960s and sustained his relevance through the decades since. These are select tracks that he had written and performed with both The Byrds and CSNY. Please feel free to donate or Tip the show at sonictyme@yahoo.comPlease have a look at these special interest sites.If you would, plea...

This is a special tribute show to the late Jeff Beck. He was one of the greatest guitarists in rock. He was among the top players along with Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton, Jimmy Page, Peter Greene and Jeff Beck. e was a massive influence and he'll be sorely missed. We look back on his legacy in this special podcast. Please feel free to donate or Tip the show at...

This is a special complete episode featuring the great Power Pop band Cheap Trick. The band wore it's 1960's influences openly and you can hear instances of The Move, The Who, The Kinks and especially, The Beatles. They carried the sound and spirit of the 60s into the 70s and beyond. Please feel free to donate or Tip the show at sonictyme@yahoo.comPlease have a look at these special interest sites.If you would, please make a donation of love and hope to St. Jude Children's HospitalM...

This is a special tribute show for the late Kim Simmonds, the guitarist and founder of the English Blues Rock band Savoy Brown. The show spotlights Kim's work in the 1960's with the band. The second half of the show focuses on Ian Anderson and his retro Rennaissance band Jethro Tull. The band was an early proponent and influence on the coming music movement that would be referred to as Progressive Rock. Both bands expanded on the blues with marvelous results.Please feel free to donate or Tip ...

This episode showcases to bands that became revered in underground circles back in the 1960's., The Electric Prunes and The Blues Project featuring Al Kooper. Both bands experimented with the pop format and played a more expansive, experimental types of music. The Electric Prunes were from the San Fernando valley and differentiated themselves from the Los Angeles bands and created a unique Garage Psychedelic sound. The Blues Project featured Al Kooper, initially. They played Blues...

This is a dual episode profiling The Crazy World of Arthur Brown and Hawkwind. Arthur Brown performed a stage act that went beyond The Who smashing their instruments or Jimi Hendrix burning his guitar. Arthur performed a Psychedelic shock rock spectacle, complete with flaming helmet. His sound incorporated Psych rock, Progressive rock, some Classical and the Blues. He was a major influence on bands like Alice Cooper and Kiss, wo in turn influenced successive generations of bands that emphasiz...

The Who had gained public notice in 1967 and the band's leader Pete Townsend wanted to stand out from the pack. He conceived the idea of recording an entire album in the format of a radio station's programming day, specifically the English Pirate radio stations that were on ships moored on the English Channel. They were off the English coast away from the jurisdiction of the British Authorities and it's governing rules for broadcasting. The Pirates played music that was not played on official...

Two distinct bands of the Psychedelic age and from the west coast were Kaleidoscope from Los Angeles and Country Joe & The Fish from Berkeley. Kaleidoscope were an eccentric and experimental band that utilized many forms of stringed instruments and featured guitar great David Lindley. Country Joe & The Fish were similarly musically experimental and wrote in contemporary themes of the times. They sang about the cultural shift occurring among the generations. They openly protested the V...

English pop had gone through another musical enhancement in the early 90's. New bands were following the lead of Iris band My Bloody Valentine by emulating their dense guitar sounds generated by their array of effect pedals that they constantly employed. Musicians would look down on to their pedalboards and utilize every conceivable effect they could add to a song. The result was an intense audio sound with a wash of sonic enhancement to the music. The musicians constantly looked down to...

Towards the end of the 1980's, young people had become increasingly frustrated in England because of the effect of Thatcherism. For young lads up in Manchester, the music scene didn't reflect their own tastes and they were far removed from fashion and trends down in London. They began to form bands with a basic guitar-bass-drums setup and began playing a more garage rock style music and openly displayed their favorite 1960's influences like The Beatles, The Byrds and The early Rolling Stones ...

This is my two-year anniversary special, and this is a cross section of familiar and new songs to the show. Thank you for listening in to the show and thank you all for your support and for letting me share what I consider the greatest period of music, Psychedelia. Please have a look at these special interest sites.If you would, please make a donation of love and hope to St. Jude Children's HospitalMake an impact on the lives of St. Jude kids - St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital (stju...

in this episode we listen in on two great Bay Area bands straight from the Summer Of Love from the mid 60's, Jefferson Airplane and The Quicksilver Messenger Service. Jefferson Airplane were the first commercially successful band straight from the Haight & Ashbury District in San Francisco. They remained successful over many decades, enduring many musical styles. The Quicksilver Messenger Service had a great reputation for their live performances. They were the cutting edge of the Bay Are...

This episode spotlights two separate English bands that became influences on bands in the coming decades, The Small Faces and The Yardbirds. The Small Faces began as a Mod band that played pop and R & B music though by the time of the London Psychedelic scene the band became adept to experimenting in the studio while doing session work for Anfrew Loog Oldham's record label, Immediate Records. The band became one of the bands of their era and their effect on their peers and fans is still p...

Moby Grape and Buffalo Springfield were two bands that transcended the psychedelic era and became influential musically to successive generations of musicians. Both bands utilized pop, country rock, psychedelic sounds into their own unique sounds. Both bands had a short lifespan, but their influence still reverberates to this day. Feel free to make a donation to the show through PayPal at sonictyme@yahoo.comIf you would, please make a donation of love and hope to St. Jude Children'...

There were two bands that made a significant commercial breakthrough in the late 1960's, one from the west coast and the other from the east coast. Iron Butterfly came from the Los Angeles area and quickly ascended to success with their second album, "In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida". The album was the most successful in Atlantic Records history (pre-Led Zeppelin). The band became an influence on up-and-coming hard rock/heavy metal groups. The Blues Magoos came from The Bronx in New York. Their sound was ...

They were two distinctly named bands that had two distinctly different sounds, but they were both from the same scene. The Strawberry Alarm Clock sang with vocal harmonies that were similar in arrangement to The Beach Boys and The Association. Musically they had a pleasing "Sunshine Pop" sound and achieved commercial success. The Chocolate Watch Band had a grittier garage rock sound and had sonic similarities to The Rolling Stones. They are favorites in garage rock compilation albums.We will ...

In this episode we are going to listen to Brian Wilson's most creative and controversial period in making music. Brian had stopped touring with The Beach Boys and got into a creative phase writing new music without the distractions and stress of touring and he let his muse run wild. His writing had expanded in subject matter as he was getting more personal and moving away from the surf music the band was known for. The peak of his creative powers were during the sessions for his "Pet Sounds" ...

This episode will feature three separate bands who were active during the Summer Of Love in England back in 1967. Each band had it's following and signed to a major label. But for many different reasons, their album didn't sell or catch on and they never got te opportunity to record a follow up album. This is the story of the bands Tomorrow, The Smoke and The Koobas. There were other bands in the same predicament but these three definitely should have had longer careers. These are three bands...

This is a focus on the early years of the band with Syd Barrett, who was the principal songwriter for the band. He was a very unique writer and he helped to transition the band from being a standard R&B group to a mesmerizing Day-Glow Psychedelic band. The show will feature music from the band's first singles and tracks from their sole complete album with Syd, "Piper At The Gates Of Dawn". Some of his solo work is also featured in this episode. Enjoy the Madcap laughs of the genius of Syd...

A continuation of the last episode that focused on the music of The Electric Light Orchestra. In this episode we listen to the two previous bands that helped form the concept of ELO. The founders of the band came from two separate groups; Jeff Lynne was in the Birmingham band The Idle Race, which was heavily influenced by The Beatles, Syd Barrett of Pink Floyd and Ray Davies of The Kinks. They played a blend of psychedelic music mixed in with English Music Hall styles and whimsical pop. Roy W...

This is the first episode of our fourth season and we spotlight the music of The Electric Light Orchestra. The band was merged from two psychedelic bands, The Move and The Idle Race, and the band member's musical aspirations were to expand on the orchestral aspect of The Beatles' sound of the late 1960's. Thought they didn't strictly tow that line, they did incorporate classical instrumentation into pop music. This is an overview of their musical career from the 60's into the 70's as le...

This is a very special episode where we immerse ourselves into the music of Kate Bush. Her music is ethereal and transcendent and she remains one of the most original and unique Artists of this past century. Enjoy. If you would, please make a donation of love and hope to St. Jude Children's HospitalMake an impact on the lives of St. Jude kids - St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital (stjude.org)Also:Kathy Bushnell Website for Emily Muff bandHome | Kathy Bushnell | Em & MooListen to p...

This is a special episode on the musical legacy of the English band Yes. They are considered to be the very epitome of the expansively influenced musical genre referred to as Progressive Rock. This is a quick overview of their recorded legacy. If you would, please make a donation of love and hope to St.Jude Children's HospitalMake an impact on the lives of St. Jude kids - St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital (stjude.org)Also:Kathy Bushnell Website for Emily Muff bandHome | Kathy Bu...

This is my birthday special and I'll share a collection of songs I've admired from The Beatles to The Smiths. I hope you will enjoy these selections and share in my celebration by also considering making a donation to St. Jude Children's Hospital. Please click on the link.St.Jude Children's HospitalMake an impact on the lives of St. Jude kids - St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital (stjude.org)Also:Kathy Bushnell Website for Emily Muff bandHome | Kathy Bushnell | Em & MooListen to previou...

These are selections in observance of International Women's Month. These are artists that have been inspiring and influential in the progression of female musicians art. Joni, Janis, Aretha have paved a path for musicians since the 1960's to express their own passions for music or other vocations in their lives. Also:Kathy Bushnell Website for Emily Muff bandHome | Kathy Bushnell | Em & MooListen to previous shows at the main webpage at:https://www.buzzsprout.com/1329053Pamela Des Ba...

Events of the past few days have incited this special episode of songs from the 60's and early 70's that are directly topical regarding War. Though they were recorded several decades ago, they are still relevant addressing all Wars and military actions including the recent invasion. These are songs of War done by the Prophets of Peace. Also:Listen to previous shows at the main webpage at:https://www.buzzsprout.com/1329053Pamela Des Barres Home page for books, autographs, clothing and onl...

On this special episode we will listen to the greatest duo of the 1960's, Simon & Garfunkel. Their tenure was short but it was impactful. These are select songs showing the development of the duo beginning as a folk duo and then expanding to rock and orchestral arrangements. Their legacy will endure for more decades to come.Also:Listen to previous shows at the main webpage at:https://www.buzzsprout.com/1329053Pamela Des Barres Home page for books, autographs, clothing and onli...

This is the second annual Valentine's Day Special with songs of love and affection from the 1960's. Listen in with someone you care about. Happy Valentine's. ❤️Also:Listen to previous shows at the main webpage at:https://www.buzzsprout.com/1329053Pamela Des Barres Home page for books, autographs, clothing and online writing classes.Pamela Des Barres | The Official Website of the Legendary Groupie and Author (pameladesbarresofficial.com)Listen to more music by Laurie Larson at:Home | Sha...

This episode reflects back on The Kinks legacy of brilliant British Pop music featuring the talented songwriting genius of Ray Davies. His legacy of songs has touched rock audiences for almost 60 years now. He is a true music Legend in the same sense that John Lennon, Paul McCartney Pete Townshend and Mick Jagger are. This episode skims the surface of his musical inventiveness. Also:Listen to previous shows at the main webpage at:https://www.buzzsprout.com/1329053Pamela Des Barres Home page f...

This is a look back on one of the greatest American bands of all time, The Byrds. They started a genre that combined folk music with a rock beat and forged the sound of Bob Dylan and The Beatles. They created a unique sound that was quickly imitated by others. This is a tribute to The Byrds and their recorded legacy. Also:Listen to previous shows at the main webpage at:https://www.buzzsprout.com/1329053Pamela Des Barres Home page for books, autographs, clothing and online writing classes.Pame...

This episode places a focus on the mid to late 60's period of The Rolling Stones music. This is the period where they had moved on from the Blues and explored the Brit Pop style of music that was prevalent among other British Invasion bands at the time. The Rolling Stones adapted and wrote many classic songs of that era. They then made another transition to Psychedelic music for a brief period. This was The Stones most experimental phase in music and they often created some marvelous results....

Bob Dylan has been regarded as the greatest voice of freedom in music and he articulated the thoughts, hopes and disillusionment of a once optimistic generation. He is an enigmatic figure who is still relevant musically to present and future generations of listeners and performers. This is my tribute show to the transcendent Bob Dylan. Also:Listen to previous shows at the main webpage at:https://www.buzzsprout.com/1329053Listen to more music by Laurie Larson at:Home | Shashké Music and Art (l...

The Grateful Dead were one of the first Psychedelic bands to emerge from the Bay Area to define what would be called the "San Francisco Sound". This episode spotlights their musical highlights from those early Psychedelic years up to the conclusion of the band following the death of founder Jerry Garcia in 1995. Whether you're a longtime fan or a newcomber of The Dead sound then this episode will be perfect to acquaint yourself to the band or to simply relive fond memories and experiences of ...

This is our holiday special complete with music to enhance the feeling of the Season. This is a Psychedelic Christmas and New Year Party show. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays. 🎄🎅Also:Listen to previous shows at the main webpage at:https://www.buzzsprout.com/1329053Listen to more music by Laurie Larson at:Home | Shashké Music and Art (laurielarson.net)View the most amazing paintings by Marijke Koger-Dunham (Formally of the 1960's artists collective, "The Fool").Psychedelic, Visionary and Fa...

This is a special show paying tribute to Michael Nesmith. He was a music and video innovator and his legacy with The Monkees will endure for years to come. These are selections from his time with The Monkees as well as selections from his solo career. I hope you enjoy this special show.Also:Listen to more music by Laurie Larson at:Home | Shashké Music and Art (laurielarson.net)Listen to previous shows at the main webpage at:https://www.buzzsprout.com/1329053View the most amazing paintings by ...

This episode pays tribute to George Harrison on the occasion of the 20 year anniversary of his passing. These are selections from his solo career that reflect his love for his wife and his spiritual beliefs. This is a very special show in observance of George's genius. Also:Listen to more music by Laurie Larson at:Home | Shashké Music and Art (laurielarson.net)Listen to previous shows at the main webpage at:https://www.buzzsprout.com/1329053View the most amazing paintings by Marijke Koge...

This is the third installment of our popular Prog rock series, "Progressive Rock III". The original episode is the third most popular in the show's history and so Prog rock still resonates with listeners today. This is a continuation of bands that came from the golden era of Prog between 1967 to 1975. Also:Listen to more music by Laurie Larson at:Home | Shashké Music and Art (laurielarson.net)Listen to previous shows at the main webpage at:https://www.buzzsprout.com/1329053View the most...

This is a special tribute show for one of the greatest bands in rock, The Moody Blues. Their albums were symphonic masterpieces in the 60's and 70's. We just lost Graeme Edge and so this show is dedicated to Graeme along with Justin Hayward, John Lodge, Mike Pinder and the late Ray Thomas. This is The Moody Blues.Also:Listen to previous shows at the main webpage at:https://www.buzzsprout.com/1329053View the most amazing paintings by Marijke Koger-Dunham (Formally of the 1960's artists collect...

In the 1970's a new genre of music was being celebrated by teenagers of that era. They were born too late to enjoy the height of Beatlemania and many of the other 60's pop groups. So by the 70's a new form of teenage music was triggered by the band The Raspberries. The music had similar melodies and harmonies to The Beatles and other British Invasion bands and it appealed to teens and people in their early 20's. "Power Pop" was a decade-long musical movement that kids embraced from different ...

This is our Halloween Special with music to fit the occasion for your Halloween party. This is Psychedelia, Goth, Underground, Pop music to enjoy the season. Happy Hallows Eve! 🎃🦇Also:Listen to previous shows at the main webpage at:https://www.buzzsprout.com/1329053View the most amazing paintings by Marijke Koger-Dunham (Formally of the 1960's artists collective, "The Fool").Psychedelic, Visionary and Fantasy Art by Marijke Koger (marijkekogerart.com)For unique Candles have a look at Stardust...

AM Radio was a crucial media outlet for Artists to gain exposure and commercial success. 45 rpm. singles were very important to attract attention to an Artist's album or film. Then in the late 60's FM radio was coming to prominence and albums were becoming more important to listeners. AM radio remained important but after The Beatles success American bands stepped up their game and started to release more interesting sounding singles. This was a transitional period in music were Pop would bec...

This episode focuses further into the psychedelic/garage bands from England's golden era between 1965 to 1969. more emphasis is placed on the lesser known bands of the era as well a few better known bands. This is an extension of two previous episodes, "Brit Pop" and "Nuggets III: British Psychedelia". Also:Listen to previous shows at the main webpage at:https://www.buzzsprout.com/1329053View the most amazing paintings by Marijke Koger-Dunham (Formally of the 1960's artists collective, "The F...

This episode is the soundtrack to a road trip. After months of confinement we are able to move around and plan on doing a road trip. These songs lend themselves well for road travel. You're financial contributions are welcomed in helping to keep the production going.Paypal account: sonictyme@yahoo.comAlso:Listen to previous shows at the main webpage at:https://www.buzzsprout.com/1329053View and purchase wonderful art by Patricia Rodriguez at:patriciarodriguez (tigerbeearts.com)View...

This is our one year anniversary show and we look back and look forward with good music and with optimism. This show arose during last year's pandemic to offer music that you might enjoy and be in a more relaxed state of mind. I hope the show is achieving that for you. Thank you for tuning in.You're financial contributions are welcomed in helping to keep the production going.Paypal account: sonictyme@yahoo.comAlso:Listen to previous shows at the main webpage at:https://www.buzzsprout.co...

In this extended episode we revisit the Woodstock Music & Art Fair which took place August 15 - 18, 1969 near Bethel, New York. This episode contains musical highlights as well as audio samples of stage announcements and interviews with members of the audience. It was the most unique concert in rock history that still has resonance to this day. You're financial contributions are welcomed in helping to keep the production going.Paypal account: sonictyme@yahoo.comAlso:Listen to previo...

The American Underground music scene of the 1960's is featured in this episode. While most bands didn't achieve a wider commercial appeal, some bands left an imprint on their listeners and have gone on to influence successive generations of bands. Bands like The Velvet Underground are still very relevant to many of today's Post Modern Rock bands. This episode also contains a sample of newer bands that fit the show format. It's a new segment called "Air Checks". The Fantastic Fellinis are feat...

There were several serious incidents during the Psychedelic era such as a televised War, race riots, protesters confronted by the police, the formation of dangerous cults, radical hippie groups looking for a clash of ideas both philosophically and physically. There was a lot of heaviness. Humor was a good antidote towards the harder side of the hippie age and several bands lightened the mood with humor while retaining their musicality. This 50th episode will feature some great examples of fun...

This is a special episode in observance of the 50th anniversary of the passing of Jim Morrison. The show will play uninterrupted so you can feel the flow of Jim's poetry and The Doors music. This is a tribute to the genius of the Lizard King. You're financial contributions are welcomed in helping to keep the production going.Paypal account: sonictyme@yahoo.comAlso:Listen to previous shows at the main webpage at:https://www.buzzsprout.com/1329053View and purchase wonderful art by Patrici...

British bands became heavily influenced by American Blues artists that came out of Chicago, Mississippi and other rural areas of the south. The Rolling Stones always named their influences directly and began their career playing mostly blues covers. As the 60's progressed, other English bands took up the gauntlet of American blues music and played it louder and with a harder edge. The numbers were extended to showcase the techniques of guitarists like Eric Clapton, Peter Green, Paul Kossoff, ...

Summer has arrived and these are songs to celebrate the new season. The songs are joyous, celebratory and at times reflective. The music was created in the 60's but they are still relevant today to enjoy. You're financial contributions are welcomed in helping to keep the production going.Paypal account: sonictyme@yahoo.comAlso:Listen to previous shows at the main webpage at:https://www.buzzsprout.com/1329053View and purchase wonderful art by Patricia Rodriguez at:patriciarodriguez ...

After the initial British Invasion broke out across the Globe, up and coming bands across England aspired to make it big but with a more gritty sound. Some bands still played pop but others added an edge to their sound. These are bands from the first wave of the new psychedelic era in Britain. The music was hard or bluesy or experimental but it was unlike anything heard before. You're financial contributions are welcomed in helping to keep the production going.Paypal account: sonic...

The Beatles are the most covered Artists in Pop history and their influence has spanned across many musical styles and even creating a few new ones. These are a collection of cover versions done by contemporaries of The Beatles and from successive generations of bands that have been influenced by the band. These are some unique interpretations of their songs. A splendid time is guaranteed for all. You're financial contributions are welcomed in helping to keep the production going.P...

The 1960's was a creative time and artists were encouraged to expand their art beyond the dictate of a two minute song and get into more expansive instrumentation and thoughtful lyrics. Many took up the challenge and came up with great results. Some, however, were under more pressure to come up with new music that was supposed to be artistic and also commercial. The pressure became too much for some and hard drugs started to enter their lives and altered their music as well as their personali...

"Garage Rock" is a term that was first used in the Sixties to describe a raw rock sound along with an attitude of anger or disdain towards an antagonist in a song. The production value was very minimal and the results were an exciting and powerful sound. The term was later referenced as 'Punk Rock" or identified as "Nuggets", a term associated with the original Elektra Records compilation of 1960's underground and psychedelic rock. Garage Rock is still with us today despite some people playin...

This is a special episode in Spanish with a focus on South American bands that created their own music scenes that mirrored what was happening with The British Invasion and America's Garage Rock and Psychedelic scenes. They primarily did cover versions with roughly translated lyrics but played very spirited versions of the music. Spanish Translation:Este es un episodio especial en español con un enfoque en bandas sudamericanas que crearon sus propias escenas musicales que reflejaban lo q...

Pop Music in the 1960's had progressed beyond the dictate of a two minute pop song and expanded the sound of a band by adding exotic instrumentation and more topical lyrics. These are some examples of the musical exploration that musicians had created in the recording studio. The music was extended in length in some cases and the overall effect of this new music was breathtaking and inspiring.You're financial contributions are welcomed in helping to keep the production going.Paypal acco...

In this extended episode we will listen to the lasting influence of the first wave of psychedelic bands. The music and imagery of the first psychedelic bands permeated to successive generations of musicians and these are small samples of newer and more recent bands take on Psychedelia. The influence is still with us today and some of the original instigators are still active to this day. Listen to the more recent sounds of colour and light.You're financial contributions are welcomed in ...

This episode will feature music by the bands who played at the first important pop music festival in England. The 14 hour Technicolour Dream was the first major underground event in England. it took place on April 29, 1967 at the Alexandra Palace. The objective of the event was to raise funds for the underground newspaper, The International Times, who's offices had been raided by the police in an intimidation tactic to shut down the paper. The paper was gaining influence with the emerging Hip...

This is a collection of songs that address drug use. Some are celebratory towards drugs while others are cautionary tales. Drugs have been a byproduct of the culture so these songs are assembled to reflect that part of the subculture and it's consequences. Also:You're financial contributions are welcomed in helping to keep the production going.Paypal account: sonictyme@yahoo.comListen to previous shows at the main webpage at:https://www.buzzsprout.com/1329053View the most amazing painti...

This is a sequel to episode 15, 'Progressive Rock". We'll listen to more music from the "Golden Era of Progressive Rock" 1968-1974. You're financial contributions are welcomed in helping to keep the production going.Paypal account: sonictyme@yahoo.comListen to previous shows at the main webpage at:https://www.buzzsprout.com/1329053Also:View the most amazing paintings by Marijke Koger-Dunham (Formally of the 1960's artists collective, "The Fool").Psychedelic, Visionary and Fantasy Art by...

Roger McGuinn was a folk artist and he wanted to try an unusual combination of styles into his act. He wanted to combine the current phenomena from England, the "Mersey Sound" instigated by The Beatles and other British Invasion bands and place it in the context of Folk music. He formed The Byrds and set about with this new style and took a Bob Dylan acoustic Folk song and electrified it and had an international hit with his band. Other bands jumped on his band wagon and a new sensation was c...