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Wildfire Podcasts, David Uosikkinen
Hooters drummer David Uosikkinen loves talking about music almost as much as he loves making it. From MTV-era super-stardom to his ongoing gig as band leader of the all-star ensemble In the Pocket, he’s got plenty of stories to share. Join him and longtime Philadelphia-area entertainment writer Andy Vineberg for in-depth conversations with some of Philly’s finest musicians, as well as some nationally known acts. If you love hearing the stories behind the songs from the people who lived them (with an occasional side dish of sports and pop culture talk), this is the show for you. in-the-pocket.simplecast.com
Episode 78 - Eric Bazilian
Hooters co-leader Eric Bazilian talks about his first solo album in 18 years and looks back at the band's 40-year history.
01:12:3125/11/2020
Episode 77 - Brian McTear
Philly music producer Brian McTear talks about working with artists such as Dr. Dog and the Dead Milkmen, praises the "best lyricist I've ever worked with" on a new Christmas project, and shares his earliest memories of Dave and the Hooters.
01:10:2611/11/2020
Episode 76 - Michael McDermott
Michael McDermott, drummer for Joan Jett and the Blackhearts and formerly with the Bouncing Souls, talks about joining Joan's band, memories of playing Warped Tour, and why playing "I Love Rock and Roll" onstage is a surreal moment every time.
01:07:3928/10/2020
Episode 75 - Eddie Van Halen tribute
Native Philadelphia guitarists Nick Perri, Greg Davis, Eric Bazilian and Chris Greatti share stories and memories about Eddie Van Halen.
01:12:2114/10/2020
Episode 74 - ZouZou Mansour
ZouZou Mansour, leader of the Philly rock band Soraia, talks about their new album, "Dig Your Roots," working with Little Steven Van Zandt, meeting her idol Joan Jett, and using the F-word in a lyric for the first time.
01:08:4430/09/2020
Episode 73 - Carmine Rojas
Veteran bassist Carmine Rojas talks about backing up such legends as David Bowie, Rod Stewart and Tina Turner, his iconic bass line on Bowie's "China Girl," and why he still gets starstruck when meeting his musical heroes.
01:05:1916/09/2020
Episode 72 - John Agnello
From working with some of the biggest music artists in the world at The Record Plant in the 1980s to producing critical darlings such as Dinosaur Jr., The Hold Steady, and Kurt Vile, John Agnello has seen it all. He shares 40 years of musical memories.
01:09:0002/09/2020
Episode 71 - Eric Gorfain
Violinist Eric Gorfain, whose Section Quartet records and performs string arrangements of classic rock songs, talks about an eventful career that includes touring with Robert Plant and Jimmy Page in the '90s.
01:10:0620/08/2020
Episode 70 - Sandy Gennaro
Veteran drummer Sandy Gennaro talks about playing with the likes of Cyndi Lauper, the Monkees, Bo Diddley, Johnny Winter, Benny Mardones and more, and how random acts of kindness can pay big dividends down the road.
01:05:0206/08/2020
Episode 69 - Mickey Curry
Mickey Curry, longtime drummer with Bryan Adams, talks about backing Mick and Tina at Live Aid, working with legends such as Tom Waits, playing on some of the biggest albums of the '80s, and why he dreads being asked to play drum solos.
01:11:1623/07/2020
Episode 68 - Liberty DeVitto
Longtime Billy Joel drummer Liberty DeVitto talks about his new book, "Liberty: Life, Billy and the Pursuit of Happiness," including the stories behind some of Joel's biggest songs and albums and his recent reconciliation with Joel.
01:06:1415/07/2020
Episode 67 - William Wittman
Grammy-winning producer/engineer/musician/songwriter William Wittman, whose long list of credits includes hit albums from the Hooters, Cyndi Lauper, Scandal, The Outfield and Joan Osborne, shares behind-the-scenes stories from a lifetime in the music business.
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Episode 66 - Johnny Dee returns
Longtime Doro and Britny Fox drummer Johnny Dee returns to the show to talk about performing at drive-in concerts and raising a 1-year old son, and he also reflects on recently deceased UFO guitarist Paul Chapman, a friend and former bandmate in Waysted.
56:3125/06/2020
Episode 65 (Part 2) - Cliff Hillis
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Episode 65 (Part 1) - Cliff Hillis
Singer-songwriter-producer Cliff Hillis checks in from his home studio to talk about the pros and cons of Facebook Live concerts and how he's keeping busy during the pandemic, and he also performs his cover of Todd Rundgren's "I Saw the Light."
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Episode 64 - Eric Bazilian
Dave's Hooters band mate Eric Bazilian checks in from Stockholm, Sweden, to talk about the early days of the band (including the origin of the name), the stories behind albums "Amore" and "Nervous Night," his brand-new cover of "Help!", and he also performs a Hooters classic on acoustic guitar.
01:00:4128/05/2020
Episode 63 - Paul Fishkin
Longtime music executive Paul Fishkin talks about an eventful career that includes working with the likes of Foghat, Todd Rundgren and Stevie Nicks, and the wild reward he received for being the subject of Rundgren's "We Gotta Get You a Woman."
01:11:3105/03/2020
Episode 62 - Dave Mattacks
Longtime Fairport Convention and session drummer Dave Mattacks shares stories of working with the likes of Paul McCartney, George Harrison, Jimmy Page, Elton John, Jethro Tull, XTC and more, and recalls a memorable visit with John Bonham.
01:12:1527/02/2020
Episode 61 - Jimmy Paxson
Veteran drummer Jimmy Paxson talks about an eventful career that includes playing alongside the likes of Stevie Nicks, Edgar Winter, Alanis Morissette and the Dixie Chicks.
01:13:4913/02/2020
Episode 60 - Adam Weiner
Adam Weiner, leader of the raucous Philly rock band Low Cut Connie, performs lives and talks about his rise from playing any gig that would have him to earning fans such as Barack Obama and Elton John.
01:13:2130/01/2020
Episode 59 - John DeChristopher
Drummer John DeChristopher, former vice president of Artist Relations and Event Marketing Worldwide at Zildjian, talks about some of the many drummers he's met or worked with, including Steve Gadd, Rick Marotta, Charlie Watts, Ringo Starr, Joey Kramer and Neil Peart.
01:09:0323/01/2020
Episode 58 - Willie Nile
Veteran rock 'n' roller Willie Nile talks about 20 years of raising money for Parkinson's research, his prolific recording career, his high-profile music friends, and why he refuses to let the (expletives) kill his buzz.
01:09:5309/01/2020
Episode 57 - Alexis Cunningham
Talented young singer/guitarist Alexis Cunningham, who collaborates regularly with the Hooters' Eric Bazilian, performs four of her songs and talks about her musical experiences.
01:05:4502/01/2020
Episode 56 - Peace Creeps
Philly's the Peace Creeps drop by the studio to talk about their new album "Social Studies" and perform two songs live.
01:07:4519/12/2019
Episode 55 - Jorge Palacios
Rick Springfield drummer Jorge Palacios talks about an eventful career that includes working with multiple big names and setting up drums for the likes of Ringo Starr.
59:2705/12/2019
Episode 54 - DC Collard
DC Collard of the British rock band The The talks about his deeply personal solo debut album "On a Mission" and shares stories of growing up in Malaysia, meeting his musical idols, and partying with David back in the day.
01:13:4021/11/2019
Episode 53 - Paul Barrere Tribute
David and Andy pay tribute to the late Paul Barrere of Little Feat, reflecting on his career and music and replaying their interview with him from last December.
01:12:4607/11/2019
Episode 52 - Buddy Cash
Beloved Philly bassist Buddy Cash reminisces about 50 years of music, including a night hanging out with members of Led Zeppelin and Bad Company and a legendary gig opening for Mountain.
01:14:3231/10/2019
Episode 51 - Nathan Roth
LA soul singer Nathan Roth talks about his past heroin addiction, his collaboration and friendship with the late Glenn Goss, and also performs three songs live, including the national anthem and an Otis Redding classic.
01:11:0924/10/2019
Episode 50 - Kenny Aaronson
01:16:1917/10/2019
Episode 49 - Philadelphia Music Walk of Fame
Randy Alexander of the Philadelphia Music Alliance talks about this year's Walk of Fame inductees, including the Philadelphia Orchestra, the O'Jays, Evelyn "Champagne" King, Pierre Robert and the Hooters.
01:06:1803/10/2019
Episode 48 - John Ferenzik
Longtime Todd Rundgren sideman John Ferenzik shares stories and music from throughout his career, including Rundgren's memorable 1997 tiki lounge tour.
01:15:2026/09/2019
Episode 47 - Pierre Robert
Legendary Philly rock DJ Pierre Robert takes a break from his Lake Tahoe vacation to reflect on his ongoing career at WMMR.
01:05:2511/09/2019
Episode 46 - One-Year Anniversary
David and Andy celebrate the podcast's one-year anniversary with a look back at some of the show's highlights.
01:17:1205/09/2019
Episode 45 - Nick Jameson
Musician/actor/comedian Nick Jameson looks back at a career that includes producing and playing with Foghat and Paul Butterfield, voicing characters in "Frozen" and "Star Wars" animated films, and acting in "Lost" and "24." He also reveals what David's last name would sound like when pronounced by Chancellor Palpatine.
01:16:4829/08/2019
Episode 44 - Don Lee Van Winkle & Skip Denenberg
Veteran Philadelphia singer-songwriters Don Lee Van Winkle and Skip Denenberg return to the show to promote their new music and perform multiple songs live with David.
01:16:2122/08/2019
Episode 43 - Doug Clifford
On the 50th anniversary of Woodstock, Creedence Clearwater Revival drummer Doug "Cosmo" Clifford looks back at the band's performance during the festival and other highlights from their legendary career.
01:15:5915/08/2019
Episode 42 - Parthenon Huxley & Gordon Townsend
Parthenon Huxley and Gordon Townsend of ELO offshoot The Orchestra join David and Andy to talk about their eventful music careers and perform two songs live.
01:14:3525/07/2019
Episode 41 - Ilan Rubin
Ilan Rubin, gifted drummer and multi-instrumentalist with Nine Inch Nails, Angels & Airwaves and his own band The New Regime, talks about his eventful career, including getting the chance to play with Paul McCartney.
01:13:3118/07/2019
Episode 40 – Johnny Dee
Philly native Johnny Dee, veteran drummer with Britny Fox, Doro and many other bands, shares stories from his eventful career, including the wild tale of how he broke into the music business.
01:10:5911/07/2019
Episode 39 – Gregg Sutton
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Veteran musician Greg Sutton, who played bass in Bob Dylan's band, has written songs for the likes of Joe Cocker and Al Green, and worked as Andy Kaufman's musical director, shares stories and songs from his eventful career.
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01:10:2613/06/2019
Episode 38 – Tommy Conwell
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Tommy Conwell returns to the podcast to showcase his first new album in nearly 30 years, "Showboats and Grandstanders," and also performs three songs live with David.
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01:13:3206/06/2019
Episode 37 – Vini Lopez
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Original E Street Band drummer Vini "Mad Dog" Lopez joins David and Andy to share stories from Bruce Springsteen's early days.
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01:12:5830/05/2019
Episode 36 – Paul Hammond
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Paul Hammond, guitarist in Get the Led Out, aka “The American Led Zeppelin,” performs some of his favorite Zep songs, talks about the challenges of delivering this music night after night, and teaches David “Black Dog” on the spot.
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01:10:5309/05/2019
Episode 35 – Tom Cameron & Joe "The Butcher" Nicolo
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British singer-songwriter Tom Cameron, also known as 1403, performs live and talks about his diverse musical roots, why he loves Yuengling (or used to) and why he’s not a fan of one of his best-known songs. Also, legendary Philly music producer Joe “The Butcher” Nicolo debuts his re-imagined version of a Billy Joel song.
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01:08:2002/05/2019
Episode 34 – Rick DeJesus
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Philly-area native Rick DeJesus, leader of the Las Vegas-based hard rock band Adelitas Way, talks about his rags-to-riches story, including why he switched from baseball to music, his band’s battles with radio stations, and why he’ll always be a Philly boy at heart.
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01:01:5525/04/2019
Episode 33 – Glenn Goss
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David Uosikiknen and today's special co-host Kenny Aaronson talk to Glenn Goss about his new record 'Songs from rehab' along with his musical career playing with Dave.
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01:00:1518/04/2019
Episode 32 – Joey DiTullio
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Talented and charismatic young rock ‘n’ roll singer/guitarist Joey DiTullio joins David and Andy to talk about his music, his hair, and why he used to practice guitar in the dark. He also performs his version of the Stories’ No. 1 hit “Brother Louie.”
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01:12:2111/04/2019
Episode 31 – Fred Berman
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Veteran Philly drummer Fred Berman shares stories about opening for the Village People, talks about some of the many people he’s played with through the years and swaps memories with his longtime friend David Uosikkinen.
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01:10:2204/04/2019
Episode 30 – Skip Denenberg
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David and Andy celebrate baseball Opening Day with a visit from folksinger Skip Denenberg, songwriter for the Philadelphia Phillies. Skip performs his songs about Tug McGraw, Harry Kalas and the Phillie Phanatic and writes and plays a new song about Bryce Harper on the spot.
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01:13:5228/03/2019