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Let's listen to records (or CDs, or mp3, or whatever you've got) together! I share stories, artist interviews and reviews from the world of music with an emphasis on rock, prog, metal, pop (especially 70s and 80s), indie, or whatever else is floating my boat at any given time. Support the show at: patreon.com/michaelsrecordcollection
Episodes
![Episode 124: Nick D’Virgilio Talks DMJ, Kevin Gilbert, Genesis, Spock’s Beard, and More](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/12116667/michael_s_record_collection_-_logo_-_full-white-bgaeid5_300x300.jpg)
Saturday Nov 04, 2023
Saturday Nov 04, 2023
My guest this week is multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, and vocalist Nick D'Virgilio, who is perhaps best known as the drummer for progressive rock greats Spock's Beard and Big Big Train. Nick joined me to talk about the upcoming release of Sophomore, the appropriately titled second album by D'Virgilio, Morse & Jennings, a trio of talented vocalists who build accessible songs based on glorious three-part harmonies. Nick also spoke about his musical background, how he met Neal and Alan Morse and joined Spock's Beard, meeting Kevin Gilbert, finishing up Kevin's posthumous release The Shaming of the True, how he became one of the drummers on Genesis' final studio album Calling All Stations, working with Tears for Fears, and much more.
Please hit the like button and/or leave a rating/review wherever you consume this podcast. You can read my Michael's Record Collection newsletter for free by signing up at michaelsrecordcollection.substack.com. Follow MRC on Twitter (@MikesRecords), like it on Facebook, and follow on Instagram and/or TikTok. Have questions or comments or want to suggest a topic? Hit me up at michaelsrecordcollection@gmail.com.
I'd love to have your support for this independent podcast. You can become a patron of this show by becoming a Michael's Record Collection Patreon subscriber starting at only $2 per month at the MRC Patreon page. Supporter benefits escalate at each level, providing more value the more you support the show. For example, you will know about interviews in advance and at some levels you can submit questions for the artists, come on the show to co-host, enter prize drawings, and more.
![Episode 123: Galahad Returns - The Long Goodbye](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/12116667/michael_s_record_collection_-_logo_-_full-white-bgaeid5_300x300.jpg)
Saturday Oct 28, 2023
Episode 123: Galahad Returns - The Long Goodbye
Saturday Oct 28, 2023
Saturday Oct 28, 2023
Stuart Nicholson and Dean Baker from Galahad kindly returned to the show for this episode to discuss the band's brand new release, The Long Goodbye. This album was written at the same time as the songs from the band's 2022 release, The Last Great Adventurer, and Stu and Dean were generous with their time in discussing the making of the record and some of the stories behind the songs. It was great catching up with the two of them and the new record is sure to please those who have been enjoying the progressive rock Galahad has been releasing. Be sure to check out the band's website at galahadonline.com.
Please hit the like button and/or leave a rating/review wherever you consume this podcast. You can read my Michael's Record Collection newsletter for free by signing up at michaelsrecordcollection.substack.com. Follow MRC on Twitter (@MikesRecords), like it on Facebook, and follow on Instagram and/or TikTok. Have questions or comments or want to suggest a topic? Hit me up at michaelsrecordcollection@gmail.com.
I'd love to have your support for this independent podcast. You can become a patron of this show by becoming a Michael's Record Collection Patreon subscriber starting at only $2 per month at the MRC Patreon page. Supporter benefits escalate at each level, providing more value the more you support the show. For example, you will know about interviews in advance and at some levels you can submit questions for the artists, come on the show to co-host, enter prize drawings, and more.
![Episode 122: Steve Babb of Glass Hammer](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/12116667/michael_s_record_collection_-_logo_-_full-white-bgaeid5_300x300.jpg)
Saturday Oct 21, 2023
Episode 122: Steve Babb of Glass Hammer
Saturday Oct 21, 2023
Saturday Oct 21, 2023
Just when you think you know Glass Hammer, everything changes...the lineup, the vocalist, the style. Arise is another concept album from the Tennessee-based progressive rock project headed by Steve Babb (and, usually, Fred Schendel), but it's the band's first space opera. It's also a much heavier album than what longtime Glass Hammer fans are used to hearing. Steve was kind enough to talk to me about the new album, which drops next week, as well as his musical past, how he met Fred, some of the artists who inspire him, and much more.
Please hit the like button and/or leave a rating/review wherever you consume this podcast. You can read my Michael's Record Collection newsletter for free by signing up at michaelsrecordcollection.substack.com. Follow MRC on Twitter (@MikesRecords), like it on Facebook, and follow on Instagram and/or TikTok. Have questions or comments or want to suggest a topic? Hit me up at michaelsrecordcollection@gmail.com.
I'd love to have your support for this independent podcast. You can become a patron of this show by becoming a Michael's Record Collection Patreon subscriber starting at only $2 per month at the MRC Patreon page. Supporter benefits escalate at each level, providing more value the more you support the show. For example, you will know about interviews in advance and at some levels you can submit questions for the artists, come on the show to co-host, enter prize drawings, and more.
![Episode 121: Dave Meros of Spock’s Beard and Pattern-Seeking Animals](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/12116667/michael_s_record_collection_-_logo_-_full-white-bgaeid5_300x300.jpg)
Saturday Oct 14, 2023
Episode 121: Dave Meros of Spock’s Beard and Pattern-Seeking Animals
Saturday Oct 14, 2023
Saturday Oct 14, 2023
I'm delighted to bring you this interview with Spock's Beard and Pattern-Seeking Animals bassist Dave Meros. Dave was kind enough to spend some time telling me about the upcoming Pattern-Seeking Animals album Spooky Action at a Distance, along with the upcoming 20th-anniversary release of Spock's Beard's Feel Euphoria album on vinyl. He also spoke about the making of that Spock's record and that period in the band's history when it transitioned from Neal Morse to Nick D'Virgilio as lead singer. Dave also dove into his musical background, playing Snow live in its entirety at MorseFest, and many other topics.
Please hit the like button and/or leave a rating/review wherever you consume this podcast. You can read my Michael's Record Collection newsletter for free by signing up at michaelsrecordcollection.substack.com. Follow MRC on Twitter (@MikesRecords), like it on Facebook, and follow on Instagram and/or TikTok. Have questions or comments or want to suggest a topic? Hit me up at michaelsrecordcollection@gmail.com.
I'd love to have your support for this independent podcast. You can become a patron of this show by becoming a Michael's Record Collection Patreon subscriber starting at only $2 per month at the MRC Patreon page. Supporter benefits escalate at each level, providing more value the more you support the show. For example, you will know about interviews in advance and at some levels you can submit questions for the artists, come on the show to co-host, enter prize drawings, and more.
![Episode 120: Sean Timms Talks New Southern Empire & Unitopia Albums](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/12116667/michael_s_record_collection_-_logo_-_full-white-bgaeid5_300x300.jpg)
Saturday Oct 07, 2023
Episode 120: Sean Timms Talks New Southern Empire & Unitopia Albums
Saturday Oct 07, 2023
Saturday Oct 07, 2023
Australian songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Sean Timms has had a charmed 2023 as part of four progressive rock releases this year. His new albums with Unitopia and Southern Empire came out a few weeks apart and have captured a lot of attention among prog rock fans this year. Both albums could end up on several "best of 2023" lists by the end of December. Sean was kind enough to tell me about both albums, as well as his musical background, meeting Steve Hackett, and much more. You can learn more about both bands on their Facebook or Instagram accounts.
Please hit the like button and/or leave a rating/review wherever you consume this podcast. You can read my Michael's Record Collection newsletter for free by signing up at michaelsrecordcollection.substack.com. Follow MRC on Twitter (@MikesRecords), like it on Facebook, and follow on Instagram and/or TikTok. Have questions or comments or want to suggest a topic? Hit me up at michaelsrecordcollection@gmail.com.
I'd love to have your support for this independent podcast. You can become a patron of this show by becoming a Michael's Record Collection Patreon subscriber starting at only $2 per month at the MRC Patreon page. Supporter benefits escalate at each level, providing more value the more you support the show. For example, you will know about interviews in advance and at some levels you can submit questions for the artists, come on the show to co-host, enter prize drawings, and more.
![Episode 119: How To Decide What Album to Play When You Can’t Decide](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/12116667/michael_s_record_collection_-_logo_-_full-white-bgaeid5_300x300.jpg)
Saturday Sep 09, 2023
Episode 119: How To Decide What Album to Play When You Can’t Decide
Saturday Sep 09, 2023
Saturday Sep 09, 2023
Greetings, dear listeners. This episode could not be more different than the others. Rather than having an interview or an album discussion, I wanted to talk about how to choose an album to listen to when you're indecisive, like me, or simply aren't in the mood for any one particular thing. Many of us have sizable music collections and it can be difficult to make a decision when looking at your shelves full of discs or LPs. I have a couple of methods I want to share with you this week and I hope you'll share your methods with me.
Please hit the like button and/or leave a rating/review wherever you consume this podcast. You can read my Michael's Record Collection newsletter for free by signing up at michaelsrecordcollection.substack.com. Follow MRC on Twitter (@MikesRecords), like it on Facebook, and follow on Instagram and/or TikTok. Have questions or comments or want to suggest a topic? Hit me up at michaelsrecordcollection@gmail.com.
I'd love to have your support for this independent podcast. You can become a patron of this show by becoming a Michael's Record Collection Patreon subscriber starting at only $2 per month at the MRC Patreon page. Supporter benefits escalate at each level, providing more value the more you support the show. For example, you will know about interviews in advance and at some levels you can submit questions for the artists, come on the show to co-host, enter prize drawings, and more.
![Episode 118: Roine Stolt of The Flower Kings](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/12116667/michael_s_record_collection_-_logo_-_full-white-bgaeid5_300x300.jpg)
Saturday Aug 26, 2023
Episode 118: Roine Stolt of The Flower Kings
Saturday Aug 26, 2023
Saturday Aug 26, 2023
Swedish progressive rock masters The Flower Kings are back with a new album, Look At You Now, which drops here in the U.S. on Sept. 8. I was fortunate enough to catch up with Roine Stolt to discuss the new album, his songwriting process, the band's current lineup, his musical background, how he ended up in Kaipa and Transatlantic, and much more. To keep up with Roine and his band, visit roinestolt.com.
Please hit the like button and/or leave a rating/review wherever you consume this podcast. You can read my Michael's Record Collection newsletter for free by signing up at michaelsrecordcollection.substack.com. Follow MRC on Twitter (@MikesRecords), like it on Facebook, and follow on Instagram and/or TikTok. Have questions or comments or want to suggest a topic? Hit me up at michaelsrecordcollection@gmail.com.
I'd love to have your support for this independent podcast. You can become a patron of this show by becoming a Michael's Record Collection Patreon subscriber starting at only $2 per month at the MRC Patreon page. Supporter benefits escalate at each level, providing more value the more you support the show. For example, you will know about interviews in advance and at some levels you can submit questions for the artists, come on the show to co-host, enter prize drawings, and more.
![Episode 117: George Lynch of Dokken, Lynch Mob Talks Heavy Hitters II](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/12116667/michael_s_record_collection_-_logo_-_full-white-bgaeid5_300x300.jpg)
Saturday Aug 19, 2023
Episode 117: George Lynch of Dokken, Lynch Mob Talks Heavy Hitters II
Saturday Aug 19, 2023
Saturday Aug 19, 2023
Dokken and Lynch Mob legend George Lynch is my guest to discuss a new album he put together with ex-Dokken bassist Jeff Pilson. Heavy Hitters II is the duo's second album of cover songs, done as heavy rock tracks. This time out, the two former bandmates enlisted the soulful Bernard Fowler, backup singer from the Rolling Stones, to lend his voice to the proceedings. The new record pulls from several genres and eras, but the music delivers what you've come to expect (and love) from Lynch & Pilson. George also talked about his musical beginnings, his love of old R&B, his time in Dokken, and much more. Learn more about his work at georgelynch.com.
Please hit the like button and/or leave a rating/review wherever you consume this podcast. You can read my Michael's Record Collection newsletter for free by signing up at michaelsrecordcollection.substack.com. Follow MRC on Twitter (@MikesRecords), like it on Facebook, and follow on Instagram and/or TikTok. Have questions or comments or want to suggest a topic? Hit me up at michaelsrecordcollection@gmail.com.
I'd love to have your support for this independent podcast. You can become a patron of this show by becoming a Michael's Record Collection Patreon subscriber starting at only $2 per month at the MRC Patreon page. Supporter benefits escalate at each level, providing more value the more you support the show. For example, you will know about interviews in advance and at some levels you can submit questions for the artists, come on the show to co-host, enter prize drawings, and more.
![Episode 116: Carlos Cavazo Talks New King Kobra Album](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/12116667/michael_s_record_collection_-_logo_-_full-white-bgaeid5_300x300.jpg)
Saturday Aug 12, 2023
Episode 116: Carlos Cavazo Talks New King Kobra Album
Saturday Aug 12, 2023
Saturday Aug 12, 2023
It was a treat to talk to the legendary Carlos Cavazo, who rose to prominence in the 1980s playing guitar for Quiet Riot as the band brought heavy metal music to the top of the Billboard charts. Carlos is now in Carmine Appice's 1980s band, King Kobra, and they've got a new album out called We Are Warriors. Carlos talked about how he joined forces with Carmine Appice and company, the making of the album, his musical origin story, joining and having success with Quiet Riot, briefly becoming a member of Ratt, and much more. Big thanks to Carlos for his time.
Please hit the like button and/or leave a rating/review wherever you consume this podcast. You can read my Michael's Record Collection newsletter for free by signing up at michaelsrecordcollection.substack.com. Follow MRC on Twitter (@MikesRecords), like it on Facebook, and follow on Instagram and/or TikTok. Have questions or comments or want to suggest a topic? Hit me up at michaelsrecordcollection@gmail.com.
I'd love to have your support for this independent podcast. You can become a patron of this show by becoming a Michael's Record Collection Patreon subscriber starting at only $2 per month at the MRC Patreon page. Supporter benefits escalate at each level, providing more value the more you support the show. For example, you will know about interviews in advance and at some levels you can submit questions for the artists, come on the show to co-host, enter prize drawings, and more.
![Episode 115: Simon Collins](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/12116667/michael_s_record_collection_-_logo_-_full-white-bgaeid5_300x300.jpg)
Saturday Aug 05, 2023
Episode 115: Simon Collins
Saturday Aug 05, 2023
Saturday Aug 05, 2023
In my opinion, not enough people know about the excellent music career of Simon Collins. The son of Genesis legend Phil Collins, Simon is a talented musician and songwriter in his own right, both collaboratively and as a solo artist. I spoke with Simon about his musical origin story, going on Genesis tours as a child, the rise and fall of the outstanding progressive rock band Sound of Contact, his recent eMolecule collaboration with Kelly Nordstrom, and my favorite of his solo works: U-Catastrophe, which celebrates its 15th anniversary this year. Big thanks to Simon for his time.
Please hit the like button and/or leave a rating/review wherever you consume this podcast. You can read my Michael's Record Collection newsletter for free by signing up at michaelsrecordcollection.substack.com. Follow MRC on Twitter (@MikesRecords), like it on Facebook, and follow on Instagram and/or TikTok. Have questions or comments or want to suggest a topic? Hit me up at michaelsrecordcollection@gmail.com.
I'd love to have your support for this independent podcast. You can become a patron of this show by becoming a Michael's Record Collection Patreon subscriber starting at only $2 per month at the MRC Patreon page. Supporter benefits escalate at each level, providing more value the more you support the show. For example, you will know about interviews in advance and at some levels you can submit questions for the artists, come on the show to co-host, enter prize drawings, and more.