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The Music Bar PodcastEpisode 1 - Welcome to the showDan Brixey and Chris Buitenhuis discuss what's happening in the world of rock. We talk about the passing of both Dusty Hill from ZZ Top and Joey Jordison, formally of Slipknot and Murderdolls.
We also go into detail about the new Guns N' Roses song, "Absurd". Do we like it, or not? Listen and find out.
Plus we ramble on about some other stuff as well.
2021-08-1745 min
The Handsome Dan PodcastChris Cornell: Legend.Chris Cornell was one of the greatest rock singers of all time.
We lost him 4 years ago today.
Here's my tribute to him and the incredible music he made, solo and with Soundgarden.
2021-05-1919 minThe Handsome Dan PodcastThe Old Man in the PitI went to a live gig the other night.
I loved it, but going to live music takes a physical toll on me now.
I can't stop though because seeing live music is almost a religious experience.
2021-05-1217 minThe Handsome Dan PodcastAre We Not Entertained? The 2021 Oscars and MoviesThe Oscars have just been broadcast to their lowest ever ratings.
Why?
Is it the movies?
Is it Hollywood?
What's going on?
I attempt to try to put this into some sort of context by looking at the history of movies.
2021-04-3028 minThe Handsome Dan PodcastVale Jim SteinmanWelcome back to the Handsome Dan Podcast.
This brand new episode has gotten me out of some sort of self-imposed exile to talk about the wonderful legacy of Jim Steinman, an artist and songwriter whose work I loved and will continue to treasure.
This is my first one back.
Hopefully the first of many more.
2021-04-2127 minThe Handsome Dan PodcastHANDSOME DAN PODCASTIt's been a while. Talking about the play I wrote and directed. Also music with Marliyn Manson, Chester Bennington, Tom Petty and Swans. And also the great Hans Zimmer Movies will be about Dunkirk, Blade Runner 2049, The Lobster, and The Disaster Artist. Here's my Spotify playlist for the podcast. https://open.spotify.com/user/1231807320/playlist/4mWREN74nVMwKCSXcbuJ47 Have fun
2017-10-1825 minThe Handsome Dan PodcastEpisode 5Looking at Wonder Woman and political correctness gone mad (it's a bugbear of mine). Also the music of Foo Fighters, Arcade Fire, Roger Waters and Lorde. Also been reading Vladimir Nabokov's Lolita, find out my take on it. All here on the Handsome Dan Podcast
2017-07-1222 minThe Handsome Dan PodcastThe Handsome Dan PodcastIn this episode, I pay my respects to the victims of the Manchester bombing during an Ariana Grande concert, and also to the late, great Chris Cornell. I also gave the wrong web address for an article I have written about Chris Cornell, here it is. https://wallofsoundau.com/2017/05/21/chris-cornell-from-soundgarden-to-saying-goodbye/ And to bring the mood back up, celebrating the return of Twin Peaks. I love it.
2017-05-2626 minThe Handsome Dan PodcastEpisode 3In this episode, I pay tribute to Jonathan Demme and his contribution to film and music. I look at new material from King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard, Mastodon, Kendrick Lamar and Roger Waters. In film, the new Star Wars trailer and what I feel Disney are doing to the whole Star Wars legacy. In television going to look at 13 Reasons Why and Feud: Bette and Joan. Big show. Let's do this.
2017-04-2724 minThe Handsome Dan PodcastEpisode 2This episode I take a look at Logan, the benefits of Netflix for fans of independent cinema, New stuff from Nick Cave, Amy Shark, Sleep and plenty more.
2017-03-2228 minThe Handsome Dan PodcastThe Handsome Dan PodcastLooking at the movies and the Oscars, Moonlight, La La Land, Arrival and Hell or High Water. Also taking a stab at the music that's been happening so far in 2017 including Bruce Springsteen, King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard, Dune Rats, Brian Eno, Nick Cave, Guns N Roses and Dinosaur Jr.
2017-03-0124 min