Special treat for you this week: an action-packed show featuring fun, frivolity, and the kind of music that, no matter how bad a mood you're in, makes you nod your head and pound your fist in the air in defiance. The Last Good Year is one of those in your face rock bands that encompasses everything that the genre implies -- crunchy guitar riffs, a rhythm section that gets you moving, and vocals that convey the raw power of emotion, grab your attention, and command you to steal your childrens' money ... er ... ummm ... and drag you in to the song. Had a great time hanging out with these guys, spinning some tunes, and talking about the trials and tribulations of tours, sponsorships, hitting on bartenders, and winning just about every competition the band has ever entered -- or at least earning a pretty damned impressive trophy case of victories over the years. I've seen and exchanged emails/tweets with The Last Good Year a couple of times over the years, but it was the insistence and efforts of Aaron Patrick that finally got these guys on the show in advance of their new single, Steady Road, and subsequent tour. As you may have noticed, with the recent publicity afforded us by the radio station and associated launch party, so far in the month of August, I've put together about as many podcasts as I did in the entire year of 2011. Therefore it seemed only natural to drag Aaron along and give him the quick field promotion to co-host, as he has always been a vibrant personality in his appearances a guest. He did not disappoint. Links referenced in the show: Last good year can be found here: Web Site | Facebook | Reverbnation | Myspace | Twitter | Youtube Co-host, Aaron Patrick, has previously appeared with Vilafishburn on Show #011 and Show #104 Steady Road single can be purchased here: Amazon | iTunes The eponymous 2008 album can be found: here Amazon | iTunes | CDBaby The band's Steady Road Tour is made possible through the efforts and support of Xtreme Vehicle Designs, Meineke, Job Site Supply, and Fanimation who did have a fan featured in the movie iRobot. Yes, they are the Nascar of indie rock. The Ballad of William and Maxine Tribute video can be found here. Does anybody remember the dark times when the Patio became Rouge and then became Spin? For those of you who didn't get the reference, we bring you the Duke LaCrosse Party in pictures. Special shout out to Dial One and apologies to Ben Franklin for the impromptu advertising. Steve Byroad is a big fan of Dale Earnhart, Jr. -- possible a bit too big of a fan. Additional apologies to Stereo Deluxe -- we actually do love them. The Last Good Year's web site was designed by Katie Moon of Fidamo Photography. Finally, Aaron gives you the Last Good Beer.
