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Ron Keel – Live At Rock N Pod 2021

Recorded live in Nashville Tennessee, the Metal Cowboy Ron Keel joins the program for a once-in-a-lifetime event for Cobras & Fire. This one will make you smile. #ROCKNPOD
From that first Steeler album to recent releases like “South X South Dakota” and “Fight Like A Band,” Ron Keel’s 35-year career in entertainment has taken him from the concrete jungles of arena rock to the dirt roads of country music. Along the way, he has sold millions of albums and toured the world as both a heavy metal screamer (KEEL, Steeler, and a brief encounter with Black Sabbath) and a southern rock/outlaw country artist (with dozens of songs in major films and TV shows). For the past two decades, the Metal Cowboy has combined both genres, establishing a style and a persona that captures the heart and personality of this self-proclaimed rock n’ roll outlaw. 

Keel’s legendary major label debut album THE RIGHT TO ROCK was produced by KISS’ Gene Simmons – they went on to notch three albums on Billboard’s Hot 100 as well as MTV and radio hits “The Right To Rock,” “Because The Night,” “Tears Of Fire,” “Somebody’s Waiting,” and “Rock N Roll Outlaw.”

Opening shows for Bon Jovi, Van Halen, Aerosmith, Motley Crue, Dio, Y&T, Queensryche and many more established a hard work ethic that remains strong today; the 2019/2020 World Tour included the Monsters Of Rock Cruise (Belize/Cozumel), Ron’s first-ever tour of Australia, the Frontiers Rock Festival in Milan, Italy, the KISS & Rock N Roll Expo in Helsinki, Finland, casinos, fairs and festivals stateside, KEELFEST (featuring Keel, Ron Keel Band and Steeler) plus major bike events like the Sturgis Rally and Hot Harley Nights.

After nearly three years hosting the “Streets of Rock & Roll” rock-and-talk syndicated radio show, Keel was handpicked to join a dream team of Midwest rock radio royalty on KBAD 94.5 FM, where Ron’s “Mid-Day Mayhem” show skyrocketed to the top of the Neilson ratings for that region. He’s now back on the “Streets Of Rock N Roll” with weekly broadcasts on PureRockRadio.net, TotalRock.com, 97Underground, Philly Rock Radio and RockRageRadio.com.

As a songwriter, Ron has dozens of TV and film credits – major movies like “Men In Black II,” “Dolphin Tale,” “The Messengers” and many more – and his songs have been featured in hit TV shows like “X-Files,” “Desperate Housewives,” “The Simpsons,” “King Of The Hill,” and the Daytona 500 broadcast. 

Ron Keel has worked hard to remain ahead of the curve, constantly re-inventing himself and evolving with the changes in the entertainment industry. His most recent venture is at http://patreon.com/ronkeel, where fans pay a monthly subscription fee and get all access to exclusive content and personal fan experiences.

https://ronkeel.com/

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250: EP 250: Rock N Pod 2021 Complete Coverage

LC & Bakko are back in Nashville for the 4th Annual Rock N Pod Convention. They recap the Friday night Pre-Party. Talk to RNP guests like comedian Craig Gass. Ace Frehley & Gene Simmons’ backing band The Talisman. Virtuoso bassist Billy Sheehan and a surprise fellow podcaster guest. Plus a post-event wrap-up warmer than your favorite comforter. Every year it gets bigger. Was this one better?
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Main Home – Nashville ROCKNPOD Expo

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353: Nirvana – Nevermind: 30 Years Later with Danny Goldberg

The No.1 record on the greatest grunge album list, Nirvana Nevermind, turns 30. And as a very special bonus ep Bakko talks with music industry titan and Nirvana manager Danny Goldberg. Danny shares some stories of his background in the music industry, working with Led Zeppelin, how he ended up managing Nirvana. Thoughts on who Kurt was vs. the public perception. Courtney Love driving a divide with people working for the band. Expectations for Nevermind upon release. That record opening doors for all things Seattle. Becoming a confidant of Kurt’s. Band tensions prior to his death and so much more.

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7: Suns Out Mics Out Episode 7: Randy Engebritson of FLIPP/Hairball

It’s the season one finale Suns Out Mics Out, with very special guest Randy Engebritson. Randy was the bass player in FLIPP and Hairball and played just about every other instrument with many other bands. He and Bakko talk about his time with both of those bands as well as the bands Useless, Planet Melvin, Dead Cowboys and more. Music of the 80’s. Met Center concerts. Being a Viking fan. Leather pants. Woodstock 99. Edgefest. Bill Aucoin. DIY stage effects. Art Alexakis. And enough KISS talk to make Matt Porter erect. And of course they play a little music.
Randy also talks about his friend and former bandmate Michael Schneider, known as Happy, the guitarist in Hairball. Happy was diagnosed in 2018 with Stage 3 Esophageal Cancer. On August 22nd in Otsego, MN is the #TeamHappyBenefit concert. All proceeds go to supporting Happy’s medical bills, trust & legacy. You don’t have to attend to show your support. Click the link below for more information.
#TeamHappy Benefit
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Suns Out Mics Out Episode 6 – Knuckles (Jesus Chrysler Bass Player)

In this episode of Suns Out Mics Out, Bakko is joined by the original Jesus Chrysler bass player Knuckles. Along with the standard summer talk, Bakko & Knuckles share some of the road stories from their years in God’s Favorite Band. A very candid and stripped down conversation of two old friends laughing at themselves….

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6: Suns Out Mics Out Episode 6 – Knuckles of Jesus Chrysler

In this episode of Suns Out Mics Out, Bakko is joined by the original Jesus Chrysler bass player Knuckles. Along with the standard summer talk, Bakko & Knuckles share some of the road stories from their years in God’s Favorite Band. A very candid and stripped down conversation of two old friends laughing at themselves. And of course they jam at the end.
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249: EP 249: Live Music Is Back! Concert Recaps

It’s been over a month but the boys are back! This ep digs deep into Russian hackers, billionaires racing to space, Ace Frehley’s VIP package, Bakko and LC taking in live music at a Hairball show, and Freedom Fest (Warrant, Slaughter, Pearcy “Voice of RATT”, BulletBoys, KIX). Plus White Claw Bingo, Bros being Bros, the Devil’s Lettuce, and so much in this episode.
RIP: Johnny Solinger, Jeff LaBar, Gary Corbett
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Music:
Hurricane – I’m On To You
Slaughter – Wild Life
Ace Frehley – Words Are Not Enough
FLIPP – Wow
Bulletboys – Hell On My Heels
RATT – Lay It Down
Cinderella – The Last Mile

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248: EP 248: AC/LC Podcrash ft. Aaron Camaro

Aaron Camaro of Decibel Geek joins Loose Cannon for the premiere ep of AC/LC to bust balls and laugh uncontrollably while discussing their love of Local H and showcasing their favorite tracks. . Mission Statement: Encouraging our listeners to dig into Local H’s catalog for some hard rock gems and see them live!
A 2 piece rock band from Zion, IL, Local H is most known for the late 90’s single “Copacetic” (Bound for the Floor), a song that, in our opinion, does not properly represent their sound or talent. Local H’s lineup consists of Scott Lucas (Vocals/Guitar-Bass) and several (killer) drummers over the years. Originally on Island Records, their albums have been produced by Roy Thomas Baker (Queen), Jack Douglas (Aerosmith), and Steve Albini (Nirvana). Join the fun and hopefully, you discover some new tunes! 
Song snippets featured:
High, Wide and Stupid (from Lifers)
Fritz’s Corner (from As Good as Dead)
All the Kid’s are Right (from Pack up the Cats)
Cool Magnet (from Pack up the Cats)
Half-Life (from Here Comes the Zoo)
Creature Comforted (from Here Comes the Zoo)
California Songs (from PJ Soles)
High Fivin’ MF (from As Good as Dead)
Toxic (Britney Spears cover from Alive ‘05)
Gig Bag Road (from Hey Killer)
Demon Dreams (from Lifers)

Full AC/LC Local H Ep Spotify Playlist

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Suns Out Mics Out EP 5 – Matt Porter

From the KISS Room, Matt Porter joins Bakko for this episode of Suns Out Mics Out. And when you have the host of the KISS Room on, you know there is gonna be some KISS talk. They discuss the Tokyo Soundboard release. Matt’s KISS Collection. The A&E KISS Documentary. Favorite KISS summer memories. Some grill…

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5: Suns Out Mics Out Episode 5 – Matt Porter of the KISS Room

From the KISS Room, Matt Porter joins Bakko for this episode of Suns Out Mics Out. And when you have the host of the KISS Room on, you know there is gonna be some KISS talk. They discuss the Tokyo Soundboard release. Matt’s KISS Collection. The A&E KISS Documentary. Favorite KISS summer memories. Some grill tips from Matt. And of the Who Said It game. Enjoy.
THE KISS ROOM – THE KISS ROOM

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