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Recommended Reading Week: Jeff Woods lends his voice to Radio, Records and Rockstars

November 27, 2018November 26, 2018 Amber Healy 0 Comments Audiobook, Bob Seger, Books, David Bowie, Fleetwood Mac, George Thorogood, Jeff Wood, Pink Floyd, Radio Records and Rockstars, Reading, Rush

Canadian legend Jeff Woods released his book Radio, Records and Rockstars two years ago, but why stop at good when

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The 14 Best Saxophone Songs in Rock

July 27, 2015July 26, 2015 Former Contributor 10 Comments Bob Seger, Bobby Keys, Bruce Springsteen, Clarence Clemons, Creedence Clearwater, Dave Matthews, David Bowie, Dream Theater, George Thorogood, Glueleg, King Crimson, LeRoi Moore, Lou Reed, Pink Floyd, Rock, Rolling Stones, Saxophone, Stooges, Tori Amos

Sometimes the sweet sound of sax is the perfect thing in a rock song. Here are some examples, and please

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Ongoing History of New Music Podcast

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Each week, the podcast looks at something from the alt-rock universe, from artist profiles to various thematic explorations. Whatever the episode, you’re definitely going to learn something that you might not find anywhere else. Trust us on this.

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Podcast – The Backstage Project

The Backstage Project Podcast

The Backstage Project Podcast with Mark Silver focuses on the stories behind the biggest and best entertainment products, events, and companies. We go behind the scenes with amazing people who have done or are doing extraordinary things to entertain you, the audience. From sporting events to concerts, from cable tv to music apps; if it’s made an impact on the entertainment world, we cover it.

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  • Being your Authentic Self – Richard Crouse in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 035 July 2, 2021
    You would be given a free pass if you forgot that before the rise of the social media influencer there were already pundits and personalities on TV, radio and print. There’s just been that much exponential change in the media business over the last 15 years. Yet today, those who were formerly the audience are […]
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  • The Business of Radio – Elliott Hurst in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 034 June 21, 2021
    The commercialization of streaming audio is not a new phenomenon. Going back 100 years, it was simply known by another name, broadcasting. With the launch, rise and now transition to digital and apps, the business models of audio-preneurs have generally been the same, mostly because of the challenge of measurement, a problem audio’s cousin television […]
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  • The Custodian of Toronto Sports – Richard Peddie in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 033 May 27, 2021
    Over a 20+ year span, as the Toronto pro sports scene evolved from older venues and stands filled with blue and white (Leafs, Blue Jays, Argonauts) to a more intense red (Raptors, TFC), and grand coliseums that define the city’s skyline, there is one sports executive in particular who ownership looked to. We’re of course […]
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