The Vinyl Guide - Artist Interviews for Record Collectors and Music Nerds
Nate Goyer, Record Collector, Music Fan, Vinyl Maniac
Nate is a record collector, music lover and vinyl maniac. Join him on his journey to discuss, share and review all things related to vinyl records. We feature s...
Ep482: Dez Cadena - Flag, Black Flag, Misfits and more
Former Black Flag singer/guitarist Dez Cadena traces his path from being the son of a jazz record producer to becoming a pivotal figure in the LA punk scene, discussing the records, rare recordings and eyewitness accounts in the formation of LA punk rock culture. Topics Include: Interview start, brief discussion of The Saints and Chris Bailey's passing Dez discovered Australian punk through Music Plus record store Early exposure to Ramones, The Damned, and The Saints Describes discovering Radio Birdman alongside The Saints Compares Radio Birdman's sound to Blue Öyster Cult Discusses early AC/DC fandom, specifically Bon Scott era Father Ozzie Cadena was record producer for jazz labels Family moved from New Jersey to California Father had connection to Lighthouse Cafe jazz venue Dez's childhood exposure to music through father's record store Father's recording techniques using minimal microphone setups Connection to Rudy Van Gelder's recording studio Father recorded blues artists like Lightnin' Hopkins Received first drum kit as child from father Influenced by TV show Hee Haw's multi-instrumental performers Father encouraged guitar learning over other instruments Father's reaction to Dez joining Black Flag Met Ron Reyes at garage sale playing punk records First encounter with Black Flag (then called Panic) Discusses early Black Flag recording sessions and demos Explains Louie Louie single release on Posh Boy Records Details Thirsty and Miserable Licorice Pizza promotional record Discusses relationship with Black Flag after leaving band Explains circumstances of Ron Reyes leaving Black Flag Describes chaotic Louie Louie performance after Reyes quit Discusses transition from singing to playing guitar Mentions potential singers considered before Henry Rollins Keith Morris briefly returning for one show Current Flag project and Punk Rock Bowling festival Discusses Punk Rock Museum and giving tours Mentions Johnny Thunders' guitar and other museum exhibits Recommends The Schizophonics band Promotes his current band Dondo Mentions producing 3rd Rate band's recent record See Dez at the Punk Rock Museum - Tickets here Commercial free, high resolution verion of this podcast is available at: www.Patreon.com/VinylGuide Listen on Apple: https://apple.co/2Y6ORU0 Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/36qhlc8
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Ep481: Stephen Malkmus - Pavement, The Hard Quartet
Stephen Malkmus of Pavement and The Hard Quartet supergroup discusses his record collecting history and hobby, the curation and rarities of his collection and more. Topics Include: Discussion of California fires affecting friends and family Malkmus planning upcoming Australia tour dates Past experiences touring Australia - good venues and hospitality Planning to watch Australian Open tennis in Melbourne Record store habits in Chicago area Sold eight feet of records to Portland dealer Keeps records with sentimental value over others Considering organizing valuable records for emergency evacuation Owns rare Australian records from Bondi Beach dealer Band of Light, Buffalo, Carson among Australian collection Collecting New Zealand Flying Nun and Expressway records Prefers finding records in wild over online purchases Interest in outsider music and private press records The Shags mentioned as reference for outsider music Gary Higgins' "Red Hash" mentioned as great private press Values original pressings over reissues, condition less important Not particularly interested in promo or white label releases Discusses Led Zeppelin records and Robert Ludwig pressing Moved from LA to Stockton around age eight Played in Stockton punk band Straw Dogs Opened for major hardcore bands like Black Flag Tales of Terror band mentioned as influential Authorities from Stockton discussed - "Soundtrack for Trouble" First vinyl appearance was Slay Tracks release Early Matador Records special releases with dinosaur stamps Influenced by Swell Maps and Beat Happening Early Sub Pop and Homestead Records were influential Hard Quartet project confirmed as ongoing, not one-off Band recorded together, avoiding remote recording methods Discusses song "Renegade" and its evolution Compression techniques used on "Renegade" discussed Looking for Roy Rutanen record while in Australia Found Bram Stoker record in Gold Coast charity shop Uses phone to research records while shopping Values surprise discoveries in record stores most Tickets for The Hard Quartet Australian tour Commercial free, high resolution verion of this podcast is available at: www.Patreon.com/VinylGuide Listen on Apple: https://apple.co/2Y6ORU0 Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/36qhlc8
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Ep480: 45 Years of Adolescents with Tony Reflex
Tony Reflex of The Adolescents discusses the band's 45-year journey, from the early days, the Blue Album, the legacy of "Amoeba", working with Frontier Records to current day releases, rarities and more. Topics Include: Adolescents approaching 45 years as a band Band attracts three generations of fans to shows Beatles and Cheap Trick were major musical influences First records were children's Golden Records on yellow vinyl Cereal boxes used to come with cardboard records Tony couldn't play instruments, focused on vocals instead First vinyl appearance was "Amoeba" on Rodney on the Roq compilation Rodney Bingenheimer played their demo tape immediately after receiving it "Amoeba" originated from Rik and Casey's previous band Detours Lisa Fancher signed them to Frontier after shows turned into riots Blue Album recorded over single weekend with Tom Wilson Album cover inspired by Cheap Trick's logo design Band wasn't close friends, created internal tensions Pat Smear briefly joined band for three months "Welcome to Reality" single - Ed Colver gravestone cover photo Recently discovered Starwood live tapes from Rob Ritter Hollywood punks accepted Orange County bands despite distance Cuckoo's Nest venue paid bands very little money 1986 reunion show at Fender's Ballroom with Weirdos "Brats and Battalions" released on SOS Records Steve Soto and Tony called themselves "rock wives" Recent albums include Russian Spider Dump, Caesar Salad Days Tony collects CDs more than vinyl records Owns original Germs "Forming" single in true mono VIDEO version of this podcast is available at: www.Patreon.com/VinylGuide Photos by Alan Snodgrass, Glen E Friedman Listen on Apple: https://apple.co/2Y6ORU0 Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/36qhlc8
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Ep479: Aussie Legend James Baker - The Victims, The Scientists, The Beasts and more
Australian drummer James Baker chased after punk rock overseas before returning to Perth, forming The Victims, The Scientists, The Beasts of Bourbon and more with an extensive discography of increasingly collectible records. Topics Include: Born in Perth 1954, travelled to US/UK at age 21 in 1976 Saw early Ramones shows at CBGB's in New York Met Sid Vicious on bus while wearing NY Dolls shirt Auditioned as drummer for The Clash in London Formed The Victims in Perth after returning home Pressed 500 then 1000 copies of "Television Addict" single Hand-stamped Victims record sleeves during beer-fueled parties The Victims only lasted eight months as band Joined The Scientists a day after Victims broke up Scientists' "Frantic Romantic" shipped 500 copies to LA Never got paid from BOMP Early punk records now worth hundreds of dollars Reformed The Victims with Ray Ahn of Hard-Ons Beasts of Bourbon formed when Tex needed backup band Recorded The Axe Man's Jazz album in just one day New Beasts album "Ultimo" recently released Planning Sydney and Melbourne tour for new album Released multiple records during 70th year celebration Live Victims album coming soon through In The Red James Baker Experience single produced by John Foy Most recent recordings done in just two days Still actively recording but less live performance Original Victims records now worth thousands of dollars New "James Baker Beat" single on Cheersquad Records Get new music from the Beasts and the James Baker Beat now! Extended, Commercial-Free & High Resolution version of this podcast is available at: www.Patreon.com/VinylGuide Listen on Apple: https://apple.co/2Y6ORU0 Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/36qhlc8
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Ep478: The Heavy Metal Moonshot of Tim "Ripper" Owens
Metal vocalist Tim "Ripper" Owens shares his remarkable journey from tribute band singer to Judas Priest frontman, discussing rare vinyl, relationships with metal legends, and his upcoming Australian tour while revealing the humble attitude that helped him succeed in the world of heavy metal. Topics Include: Interview start, connections to Australia Valentine's Day show announcement for Melbourne 2025 tour Discussion of Australian touring band lineup Added new songs to setlist including KK's Priest material Memories of friendship and touring with Ronnie James Dio Early musical influences from father's rock record collection First exposure to Judas Priest through Screaming for Vengeance Early band experiences with Brainicide and Winter's Bane Formation of British Steel tribute band in 1990s How video of tribute performance reached Judas Priest Quick audition process with Judas Priest - got job after one line Recording “Jugulator” album with Judas Priest in 1997 Dealing with fan expectations replacing Rob Halford Relationship with Rob Halford over the years Discussion of rare Jugulator and Demolition vinyl releases Experience working with Yngwie Malmsteen, including "Beat It" cover Formation and recording of Charred Walls of the Damned Meeting Navy SEALs at charity events - feeling starstruck Working with various metal vocalists throughout career Dream collaboration wish: Tony Iommi and Geezer Butler Names Heaven and Hell as ultimate desert island album Current recording setup at home for various projects Details about upcoming 2025 Australian tour dates Discussion of potential merchandise for Australian shows Closing remarks about KK's Priest possible Australia tour lookie here for tickets for Tim "Ripper" Owens' 2025 Australian tour Pictures by Jeremy Belinfante Commercial-Free & High Resolution version of this podcast is available at: www.Patreon.com/VinylGuide Listen on Apple: https://apple.co/2Y6ORU0 Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/36qhlc8
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Nate is a record collector, music lover and vinyl maniac. Join him on his journey to discuss, share and review all things related to vinyl records. We feature stories about and interviews with musicians, artists and people of knowledge in the area of vinyl records. Additionally we share information on desirable pressings of records, how to tell a $5 pressing from a $500 pressing and care and maintenance for your cratedigging hobby. Subscribe and share with your record-nerd friends. Cheers!
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