A-Sides

Episode 26 - The Americana Episode

Recapping albums from May 2020, including American Aquarium, Butch Walker, and Jason Isbell's Reunions, Brent and Andy have a reunion of their own. Possibly fueled by too much caffeine, not only do they touch on the albums, but other topics are Taylor Swift's ABC Special, guitar tones, coffee beer, just how judgemental Andy really is, and how many times they've seen Jason Isbell in concert. Grab your beverage of choice and enjoy this new episode of A-Sides. Thanks for listening!

Episode 25 - Denny Smith

Following up on conversations about record collecting and the creation of vinyl, I wanted to chat with Denny Smith, of Co-Op Records in Central Illinois. Denny takes a trip down memory lane and shares some stories from behind-the-counter, covering everything from 'midnight releases' to 'in-store appearances.' We even touch on the state of collecting and the decline of brick and mortar record shops. Thank you Denny for taking the time to chat with me. You can find Denny's music on Facebook as he's also a key component of the Nashville-based band, The Great Affairs! Thanks for listening to this episode of A-Sides.

Episode 24 - Daniel Dekay

Episode 24 features special guest, Daniel Dekay, host of Banger TV and guitarist for Exciter and Diemonds. Grab a cold one and hear some stories from him about his love for KISS and Megadeth, find out who controls the stereo in the tour van, and what he's been up to recently. You can find Daniel on all forms of social media, @daniel_dekay; watch him on BangerTV; and stay up-to-date with his band Exciter here.

Episode 23 - April Album Recap

Brent and Andy return to recap the month that was April 2020. This episode dives into new music from Soul Asylum, The Strokes, Incubus, Fiona Apple, and Danzig's Elvis cover album, while they also determine if Last Action Hero has one of the best rock n roll-centered movie soundtracks. Thanks for coming back for another round of A-Sides. You can find us and follow us on Instagram @asidespodcast and like us on Facebook here.

Episode 22 - Scotty Hagen of Bellyache Records

After diving into the hobby of collecting records, it seemed like a natural step forward to look at the overall design and production of what goes into making a vinyl record. Joining the show straight from "Detroit Rock City" is Scotty Hagen of Bellyache Records. Not only do we dive into the sweet origins of Bellyache Records, we ponder the probability of having Record Store Day in 2020, and discuss how Alice Cooper set the bar for creatively conveying the theme of an album. Take a look at the entire Bellyache Records catalog online, and satisfy your sweet tooth with this episode of A-Sides!

Episode 21 - Tony Higbee

Joining the show this week for a special interview is Nashville native and guitar great, Tony Higbee. He currently plays with Tom Keifer, Damon Johnson, and leads the band- The East Side Gamblers. We chat his Illinois roots, his extensive record collection, and new music on the horizon. You can find The East Side Gamblers' recent EP, The Big Machine, here or stream them on your favorite app. You can keep up with their schedule and activities on Facebook. Thanks for listening!

Episode 20 - Quick Escape

Back with another selection of new music, as we cover releases from Brian Fallon, Pearl Jam, In This Moment, and Testament. Along the way we question the need for so many musical sub-genres, ask ourselves if Pearl Jam is the biggest 'cult' band in rock music, and Andy realizes he needs more Testament in his life. Pop open your favorite beverage and join us for another round of A-Sides. You can also find us on Facebook, Instagram, and your favorite podcast app by searching for "A-Sides Podcast." Thanks for listening!

Episode 19 - Basic Bastards: A Salute To Black Sabbath

Since we can't escape discussing heavy metal on this show, we put ourselves to the task of ranking every Black Sabbath album featuring Ozzy Osbourne and listing our favorite songs of that era. Over the duration of this discussion we discovered some of Brent's parenting skills, Andy apologized to a coworker, a new phrase was created, and more self-discoveries were made. One thing's for sure is that Sabbath created the blue print for heavy metal. Like and follow us on Instagram at "A-Sides Podcast" and find us on Facebook here. Thanks for listening!