A-Sides

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!

Episode 18 - Quarantine Blues

A-Sides is back to basics as we are covering several new releases from the month of March, including Sin Shake Sin, Mandy Moore, Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds, The Rumours, and Lucifer. There's also a discussion on the recent Beasto Blanco show we attended, the current state of the world, and heavy metal. It wouldn't be a proper episode without some heavy metal talk, as we dabbled in Dio albums before Andy broke our hearts by mentioning concerts we regret missing. So grab a beer, kick back with us, and forget about the world for a little while. Find us on Facebook, like and follow us on your favorite podcast app, and thanks for listening!

Episode 17 - Brother Latham

Let's rip!! A-Sides is back with another special guest, as we had the pleasure of sitting down with Brother Latham of Beasto Blanco ahead of their show in Moline, IL. We dipped into a little of Latham's background and what he's currently listening to, while the background music in the bar also played into our conversation. The band is currently out on the road and you can stay up to date on their tour dates here. You can also find their music on all streaming services as well. Big thank you to Brother Latham, Rascals Live in Moline, and Kenny for making this happen. 

Episode 16 - The Truth Council

We sat down with friends and musicians, John Massaglia, Brock Massaglia, and Jason McMichael, who comprise the new musical trio, The Truth Council. On the heels of their debut EP, 13 Degrees released on March 5, we gained some insight into their new songs, discussed the ongoing threat of the Coronavirus, a great venue called the Arcada Theater, what defines a millennial, and why musicians continue to cover songs from the 1980's. You can find The Truth Council here or on Facebook. 

Episode 15 - A Salute To Ozzy

Attention Rock N Roll Rebels! A-Sides has crossed over the mountain and traveled to the centre of eternity to pay tribute to the Prince of Darkness in our latest episode. With the release of his new studio album, Ordinary Man, we thought it best to use this as an opportunity to discuss his entire solo catalog, as we ranked his albums and discussed our favorite songs, although Andy tried his best to take this episode off the rails. Choose your favorite demon alcohol and join us for this salute to Ozzy. Thanks for listening!