Episodes

Sunday Mar 26, 2023
76 Albums from 1976 pt1
Sunday Mar 26, 2023
Sunday Mar 26, 2023
#stevemillerband #thescorpions #jacksonbrowne
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On this week's Loudini Rock & Roll Circus Podcast :
1976 was an important year in the USA, not only was it our bicentenial, it was a year when some of the greatest albums in rock were released.
Check out the podcast here https://app.talkshoe.com/episode/25197054
Topics Discussed:
What we did this week:
Loudini: progress on TKMD songs, Kirk Hammett meme, Dark Places, The Batman, Tropic Thunder
Mr Pittsburgh:
Lily:
Jackson Browne; The Pretender
Kansas; Leftoverture
Steve Miller Band; Fly Like and Eagle
Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers; Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers
Queen; A Day at the Races
Rainbow; Rainbow Rising
Bob Seger & the Silver Bullet Band; Night Moves
Thin Lizzy; Jailbreak
KISS; Destroyer
RUSH 2112
Boston; Boston
The Eagles; Hotel California
reference:
https://rateyourmusic.com/list/oldno1/top-76-albums-of-1976/
https://interestingfacts.co.za/history/1976/
New & Notable:
Lily :
Kevin:
Loudini: Black Ridge; Hard Work, Hard Luck
Loudini's Great Moments in YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZNinynwVj_k&t=372s
This Day In Music
https://www.thisdayinmusic.com

Thursday Mar 02, 2023
: Hooks; What are they? Why we need them? What are 10 of the best?
Thursday Mar 02, 2023
Thursday Mar 02, 2023
#bestsonghooks #memorableriffs #pophooks
Get a FREE EP HERE: http://LouLombardiMusic.com if you love great guitar driven rock from the 70s, 80s, 90s and even today, you will want to get my EP "The Bad Years". Get your copy while supplies last!
On this week's Loudini Rock & Roll Circus Podcast :
as the song says "the hook brings you back" and on this edition of our podcast we will give you the lowdown on what exactly makes you love the songs that you love. It's all about that hook baby and if you're confused, don't worry. Loudini and company are gonna explain it all!
Check out the podcast here Hook's Podcast
Topics Discussed:
What we did this week:
Loudini: Viking Wolf, The Croning
Mr Pittsburgh:
Lily:
Why we decided on this topic
what makes a great hook?
https://online.berklee.edu/takenote/how-to-write-songs-with-killer-hooks/
https://www.secretsofsongwriting.com/2014/05/26/what-makes-a-great-song-hook/#:~:text=A%20hook%20is%20anything%20in,long%20after%20they%20hear%20it.
Name that Hook
War Pigs
Smoke on the Water
Tom Sawyer
Running with the Devil
Highway to Hell
Iron Man
Stairway to Heaven
Sweet Child O' Mine
Photograph
Free Bird
Hard Day's Night
Heavy Metal Hooks?
https://www.wearethepit.com/2021/09/the-30-greatest-hooks-in-heavy-metal-history/
reference:
https://bestclassicbands.com/catchiest-rock-song-hooks-10-20-155/
https://rateyourmusic.com/list/kid_id/the_100_greatest_hooks_of_all_time/
New & Notable:
Lily :
Kevin:
Loudini: Theriaca https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=__dpH-odics
Loudini's Great Moments in YouTube:
https://youtu.be/Dizmwu-yEec
Cory on Carter Vintage
https://youtu.be/blB8WWzNrMk
This Day In Music
https://www.thisdayinmusic.com

Friday Feb 24, 2023
Why ButtRock Rules!
Friday Feb 24, 2023
Friday Feb 24, 2023
#motelycrue #theoryofadeadman #kidrock
Get a FREE EP HERE: http://LouLombardiMusic.com if you love great guitar driven rock from the 70s, 80s, 90s and even today, you will want to get my EP "The Bad Years". Get your copy while supplies last!
On this week's Loudini Rock & Roll Circus Podcast :
For The Love Of Buttrock!This week will tell yinz all about "Buttrock"... what is it? Who plays it? And Why it's awesome!
We will also recommend 10 of our favorite ButtRock Bands that you need to check out!
Check out the podcast here
Topics Discussed:
What we did this week:
Loudini: a cure for wellness, true tone lounge (zac childs)
Mr Pittsburgh: can men and women be friends? Woodstock 99
Lily:
Buttrock Bands:
1st Wave: KISS, Posion, Quiet Riot, Warrant, AC/DC
2nd Wave: Shinedown, Nickleback, Seether
3rd Wave: Imagine Dragons, Fun, Bring Me the Horizon
reference:
https://www.houstonpress.com/music/top-10-butt-rock-bands-of-all-time-6519109
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J6gOFMkia2Y
New & Notable:
Lily :
Kevin:
Loudini: Dirty Honey; The Wire
Loudini's Great Moments in YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ljku_0yBGwM
This Day In Music
https://www.thisdayinmusic.com

Saturday Feb 18, 2023
Rock’s Best Innuendos: WARNING! EXPLICIT!
Saturday Feb 18, 2023
Saturday Feb 18, 2023
#prince #thewho #ac/dc
On this week's Loudini Rock & Roll Circus Podcast :
Get a FREE EP HERE: http://LouLombardiMusic.com if you love great guitar driven rock from the 70s, 80s, 90s and even today, you will want to get my EP "The Bad Years". Get your copy while supplies last!
Let's face it... there's a reason why the saying is "sex drugs and rock & roll!" That's why on this Valentine's Day edition of The Loudini Rock and Roll Circus we will tell you about the greatest innuendo's in rock history
Check out the podcast here Rock's Best Innuendos
Topics Discussed:
a quick word about black history month
What we did this week:
Loudini: got the flu. watched tons of youtube (stories) The 4th Man
Mr Pittsburgh: the last of us
Lily:
Squeeze box; The Who
Dancing in The Dark; Springsteen
What Do You Do For Money Honey? and about 20 other AC/DC songs
Pearl Necklace; ZZ Top
Whole Lotta Love; Led Zeppelin
Ice Cream Man; Van Halen
If You See Kay; April Wine
Peaches: Presidents of the USA
Sledghammer; Peter Gabriel
One Bitten Twice Shy; Great White
Where's the sex in rock today? Is it really rock without sex?
A word about the author's intention
reference:
https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/2017/02/139661/songs-about-sex-dirty-lyrics
https://www.glamour.com/story/song-lyrics-that-are-secretly-super-dirty-about-sex
https://www.mic.com/articles/86663/these-are-the-13-most-explicit-sexual-innuendos-in-music-history
https://www.complex.com/music/2013/02/the-40-most-sexual-hits-in-top-40-history
New & Notable:
Lily :
Kevin:
Loudini: Xanadu; Winery Dogs
Loudini's Great Moments in YouTube:
The Lore Lodge
Russell's Paradox
Rick Beato on bands using tracks live
This Day In Music
https://www.thisdayinmusic.com

Thursday Feb 02, 2023
The Most Influential Women in Metal Today
Thursday Feb 02, 2023
Thursday Feb 02, 2023
#lizzyhale #inthismoment #epica
Get a FREE EP HERE: http://LouLombardiMusic.com if you love great guitar driven rock from the 70s, 80s, 90s and even today, you will want to get my EP "The Bad Years". Get your copy while supplies last!
On this week's Loudini Rock & Roll Circus Podcast :
We will discuss the amazing ladies who are leading the way in heavy rock in metal in 2023
Check out the podcast here https://app.talkshoe.com/episode/24593693
Topics Discussed:
What we did this week:
Loudini: M3GAN, Alice Sweet Alice
Mr Pittsburgh:
Lily:
Butcher Babies
Christina Scabbia Lacuna Coil
Arch Enemy
Doro Warlock
Amaranthe
Amy Lee
reference:
https://www.altpress.com/best-current-women-metal-vocalists/
New & Notable:
Lily : Screamer; King Maker
Kevin:
Loudini: Rival Sons; Rapture
Loudini's Great Moments in YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GZmVLpfunzEMarian Tupy, the creator of humanprogress.org.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0VKFzVx353E
This Day In Music
https://www.thisdayinmusic.com

Monday Jan 30, 2023
Your 2023 Tour & Festival Guide
Monday Jan 30, 2023
Monday Jan 30, 2023
#pantera #rockfestival2023 #rockville
Get a FREE EP HERE: http://LouLombardiMusic.com if you love great guitar driven rock from the 70s, 80s, 90s and even today, you will want to get my EP "The Bad Years". Get your copy while supplies last!
On this week's Loudini Rock & Roll Circus Podcast :
Lily V Sixx will tell you all about the rock and metal tours and festivals coming your way in 2023. She will let you know which ones to skip and which ones you can't miss!
Topics Discussed:
What we did this week:
Loudini:
Mr Pittsburgh: out for the week
Lily: Smiling Moose
The Tours:
Party Gras Tour
Pantera
Foreigner
Queensryche
Billy Idol
Motley Crue
The Festivals:
Rockville
Aftershock
Sonic Temple
The Venues:
reference:
https://www.songkick.com/metro-areas/22443-us-pittsburgh/genre/metal
https://www.revolvermag.com/music/25-most-anticipated-tours-2023#vulvodynia-grave-viscera-osiah-bound-fear
https://www.jonesaroundtheworld.com/metal-festivals/
https://concertful.com/categories/hard-rock-metal
New & Notable:
Lily :
Kevin:
Loudini:
Loudini's Great Moments in YouTube:
Steve Lukather & Rick Beato
https://youtu.be/4nBbzajS29o
This Day In Music
https://www.thisdayinmusic.com

Thursday Jan 19, 2023
The WILDLY INTERESTING Life & Career of Jeff Beck
Thursday Jan 19, 2023
Thursday Jan 19, 2023
#jeffbeck #theyardbirds #classicrock
Get a FREE EP HERE: http://LouLombardiMusic.com if you love great guitar driven rock from the 70s, 80s, 90s and even today, you will want to get my EP "The Bad Years". Get your copy while supplies last!
Check out the podcast here https://app.talkshoe.com/episode/24434524
On this week's Loudini Rock & Roll Circus Podcast :
We celebrate the amazing career and music of Loudini's favorite guitarist; Jeff Beck
Topics Discussed:
What we did this week:
Loudini: weird medical tests, John Dies at the End
Mr Pittsburgh: "Shat the Movies" podcast
Lily: Rodeo, Clerks III
Jeff Beck:
Bio
Band highlights
dropping out
cars
guesting https://www.guitarworld.com/features/jeff-beck-best-studio-guest-appearances
https://www.pauseandplay.com/the-many-guest-appearances-of-jeff-beck/
"comeback"
Best releases
Jericho/Gibson debacle
New Rock Charts:
https://news.iheart.com/featured/charts/active-rock/
reference:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeff_Beck_discography
New & Notable:
Lily :
Kevin:
Loudini: Ozzy w/ Jeff Beck
Loudini's Great Moments in YouTube:
10 Things You Didn't Know about Full Metal Jacket
This Day In Music
https://www.thisdayinmusic.com

Thursday Jan 12, 2023
The Dio Day
Thursday Jan 12, 2023
Thursday Jan 12, 2023
#ronniejamedio #blacksabbath #heavenandhell
Get a FREE EP HERE: http://LouLombardiMusic.com if you love great guitar driven rock from the 70s, 80s, 90s and even today, you will want to get my EP "The Bad Years". Get your copy while supplies last!
On this week's Loudini Rock & Roll Circus Podcast :
All Dio... all day!
Check out the podcast here https://app.talkshoe.com/episode/24349609
Topics Discussed:
What we did this week:
Loudini: Clerks III, Andor
Mr Pittsburgh: Weird
Lily:
The life and times of Ronnie James Dio
Early life
Rock bands... elf, rainbow, sabbath
Dio and beyond
Hearing Aid
Vivian Campbell
From 80K per show to 80n per show
The Dio Years and Heaven and Hell
Compilations and guest appearances
https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=9MoZLUgoW2g
Dio & Yngwie: Dream On
The Pick of Destiny
Documentary:
Dio: Dreams Never Die
Top Rock Songs Streamed This Week
reference:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ronnie_James_Dio
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RPnNGJLj584
New & Notable:
Lily :
Kevin:
Loudini: Metallica Lux
Loudini's Great Moments in YouTube:
This Day In Music
https://www.thisdayinmusic.com

Friday Dec 23, 2022
Friday Dec 23, 2022
#themidnightspecial #donkirshner #bluejeannetwork
Get a FREE EP HERE: http://LouLombardiMusic.com if you love great guitar driven rock from the 70s, 80s, 90s and even today, you will want to get my EP "The Bad Years". Get your copy while supplies last!
Did you know that there was rock music on television BEFORE MTV?
On this week's Loudini Rock & Roll Circus Podcast : we will tell you all about the best rock programing on television and how you can still watch ALL OF IT!
Topics Discussed:
What we did this week:
Loudini: saw cover band at 31 in Bridgeville
Mr Pittsburgh: saw ruf creek
Lily: saw the ref
Donkirshner's Rock Concert
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y7rFYbMhcG8&list=PLJ6rN0XhaXxd0H-05uh2gRE1wnVmrWCZS
Blue Jean Network: https://forums.stevehoffman.tv/threads/blue-jean-network-1980s-showcased-rock-bands.175521/
Journey:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FtQbuwrVZrw
PBS Sound Stage:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TbChNJR-hLI&list=PLLB9kNliwDmnNgoY32k7MBuEa-VPmFDvb
American Bandstand:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2nWXf_FQTBI&list=PL3ybTMAcb9i7Hg0p15q6H9lGuCuaV1IQl
The Old Grey Whistle Test:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yyzNWovliXk&list=PL_CKCv8OOPdToer7DLhEpBR2CwFHN4yRO
The Midnight Special:
https://youtu.be/HnYr8MMbEiU
Night Flight
video show before MTV
The Wolfman Jack Show
Hullabaloo
Our Favorite Christmas Songs by Rockers
Loudini: Sock it to me Santa, Carol of the Bells, Father Christmas
Lily: Blue Christmas (joe perry), Heavy Metal Christmas (twisted sister), Santa clause is coming to town Alice Copper
Mr Pittsburgh: Christmas with the Devil , Joan Jett Little Drummer Boy , Little Saint Nick Beach Boyz
reference:
general overview of rock on tv
https://www.history.com/news/the-music-video-before-music-television
https://www.lyricinterpretations.com/blog/yes-there-was-life-before-mtv
YouTube(ers)
Is the Shining a Christmas movie?
https://youtu.be/sVFCVaLOs68
New & Notable:
Lily : Nelson Family Christmas
Kevin: Cold Stares
Loudini: The 1975
Loudini's Great Moments in YouTube:
This Day In Music
https://www.thisdayinmusic.com

Sunday Dec 18, 2022
Sunday Dec 18, 2022
#spinmagazine #hitparader #creemmagazine
Get a FREE EP HERE: http://LouLombardiMusic.com if you love great guitar driven rock from the 70s, 80s, 90s and even today, you will want to get my EP "The Bad Years". Get your copy while supplies last!
On this week's Loudini Rock & Roll Circus Podcast :
10 decent rock rags
Topics Discussed:
What we did this week:
Loudini: Snowblind The Ref, The Fury, Romance vs Jewel, Rising Low
Mr Pittsburgh: Still Crazy
Lily: Violent Night
Musician
Spin
M Music & Musicians
Guitar Player
Relix
Melody Maker
Circus
Hit Parader
Revolver
Today's Curators:
Spotify Playlists (caution) https://www.omarimc.com/7-in-depth-signs-a-spotify-playlist-is-real-or-fake/?gc_id=12089245863
YouTube(ers)
https://influencermarketinghub.com/top-music-youtube-influencers/
Instagram/Twitter/TikTok "influencers"
https://www.omarimc.com/top-music-influencers-on-instagram-youtube-tiktok/
Pantera Reunion
https://twitter.com/Pantera/status/1560776221448982529
What do you want when seeing an unknown band for the first time?
reference:
New & Notable:
Lily : Paramore
Kevin: Black Top Mojo
Loudini: The Warning
Loudini's Great Moments in YouTube:
The Warning; Disciple https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p9GcS8ptpCY
Hair Metal hates grunge: https://youtu.be/fdEqcEUl5X4
This Day In Music
https://www.thisdayinmusic.com