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The UncompliKated Perimenopause PodcastEpisode 7 Season 2: Embracing Change: Navigating Empty Nest and Perimenopause with Purpose and JoySend us a textEver felt like life is throwing you a curveball with the simultaneous onset of perimenopause while watching your kids fly the nest? Join me, Kate Grosvenor, along with my daughter Gabriella, as we share our own snowy memories and future aspirations before diving into a heartfelt question from Helena in Norway. Through empathy and personal insights, we explore the tangled emotions that accompany these life changes, providing guidance on rediscovering your purpose and managing those overwhelming feelings. Listen as we remind you that you're not alone on this journey, and together, we can...2025-01-0731 min

The UncompliKated Perimenopause PodcastEpisode 2 Season 2: When it Comes to Perimenopause Does Diet or Do Supplements Help More?Send us a textDiscover how to navigate the complexities of perimenopause with confidence and ease as we, Kate Grosvenor and my daughter Gabriella, explore the profound impact of diet on managing symptoms like hot flashes and mood swings. Promise yourself a healthier transition by understanding the importance of balancing your blood sugar through the right combination of proteins, healthy fats, and complex carbohydrates while steering clear of refined sugars. Be inspired by the Mediterranean diet's offerings of grilled meats, quinoa, and leafy greens, which can serve as tasty allies in this journey.Quench your...2024-12-0328 min

The UncompliKated Perimenopause PodcastEpisode 5: Heavy Periods, Weight Gain, and Navigating Your Patient Rights in PerimenopauseSend us a textEver wondered why starting Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) can lead to heavy periods, or why perimenopause seems to come with unavoidable weight gain? Join Kate Grosvenor, our resident perimenopause expert and life coach, alongside her daughter Gabriella, as we uncover the body's surprising reactions to reintroduced hormones and the roles fat cells play in estrogen production. We share personal stories that highlight the unpredictable nature of perimenopause, making this journey relatable and informative.Navigating healthcare for gynecological issues in the UK can be tricky, but we’re here to guide you th...2024-07-0926 min

The UncompliKated Perimenopause PodcastEpisode 1: From Hot Flashes to Icy Chills: Understanding the Hot & the Cold of PerimenopauseSend us a textEver wondered why your body feels like a rollercoaster of hot flashes and sudden chills? Tune in to the inaugural episode of the Uncomplicated Perimenopause Podcast, where I, Kate Grosvenor, a perimenopause expert and life coach, along with my daughter Gabriella, share our personal stories and expert insights into this often misunderstood phase of life. We delve into the frustrations of getting diagnosed and the bewildering symptoms that come with hormonal changes. Our goal is to demystify perimenopause, bridge the knowledge gap, and offer you weekly support and advice so you never feel...2024-06-1827 min

Glass Houses - A Billy Joel PodcastEP 085 - Turnstiles Tour 1976-77Fans and critics alike took Billy Joel’s live shows in 1976 and 1977 as a sign that Turnstiles was going to be his big break. That wasn’t the case, but it wasn’t for lack of trying. Starting six weeks before the album’s May 1976 release, the Turnstiles tour was Billy’s most intense schedule to date. It still stacks up against his busiest chart-topping years. With the Lords of 52nd Street lineup now mostly in place, Billy’s shows quickly blossomed into energetic, barnburning performances. And, over the span of more than 170 s...2023-05-091h 46

Glass Houses - A Billy Joel PodcastEP 084 - Video Retrospective: The Video Album Volume IIBilly Joel: The Video Album Volume II is another back and forth across Billy’s discography. The ten selections here vary from promo reels shot in the 1970s, unvarnished black-and-white live footage and barebones soundstage performances in the early 80s, to full-blown stylized and choreographed productions from the peak of the MTV era. Once again, we’re treated to a revue of how music videos progressed as an art form as MTV changed the way people consumed music and viewed the people who made it. Billy fans in particular can enjoy up-close...2023-04-2554 min

Glass Houses - A Billy Joel PodcastEP 083 - Live At The Great American Music Hall - 1975 & Record Store Day (with John Jackson)In late 2021, a hidden gem in Billy Joel's history was released as part of a nine-record Box Set The Vinyl Collection Volume One. The two-LP Live at The Great American Music Hall was recorded in 1975 over several nights in San Francisco. It captured the band in transition before Billy kicked off recording sessions for Turnstiles. Now, fans can snag a standalone copy on limited-edition, opaque gray-colored vinyl — if they can find it. The album will be available as part of Record Store Day on April 22, 2023. Limited to 6,700 copies, it’s for sale on...2023-04-111h 13

Glass Houses - A Billy Joel PodcastEP 082 - Album Retrospective: TurnstilesTurnstiles is almost an overlooked gem in Billy Joel’s catalog. Released in 1976, the album featured many of the musicians that would go on to define his sound over the next decade of records And, many of the songs became concert classics and fan favorites in the years to come. At the time, however, it was a commercial flop that was eclipsed by the release of The Stranger in 1977. It wasn’t until nearly half the songs were recast on the live Songs in the Attic album in 1981 that many of these tracks gained more recogn...2023-03-281h 13

Glass Houses - A Billy Joel PodcastEP 081 - Opening Night Of The Billy Joel & Stevie Nicks Tour This year, Billy Joel is embarking on his first co-headlining tour since 2009. And, the Glass Houses Podcast was there on opening night. Billed as “Two Icons, One Night,” the Billy Joel / Stevie Nicks tour kicked off on March 10, 2023 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. Prior to the show, fans were curious about the show order, setlists, and whether each artist would make a guest appearance during the other’s performance. In this episode, we’ll answer all those questions, give our thoughts on the show, and more. Join us as we dig deep...2023-03-141h 03

Glass Houses - A Billy Joel PodcastEP 080 - Evolution Of A Song (”Everybody Loves You Now” + ”Say Goodbye To Hollywood”)Just because a song is pressed to vinyl doesn't mean it's set in cement. Any band playing the same song live for years or even decades is bound to stray from the original arrangement. Billy Joel is no exception. And, given his dissatisfaction with his earliest records, it's no surprise that some of his oldest songs have seen significant revisions over the years. In this episode, we're tracking the stylistic shifts for two of Billy's older, fan favorite songs: “Everybody Loves You Now” and “Say Goodbye to Hollywood.” We're comparing the original ver...2023-02-281h 07

Glass Houses - A Billy Joel PodcastEP 079 - Content Creator Roundtable #1Here at Glass Houses - A Billy Joel Podcast, we’re not just Billy Joel fans. We’re also fans of other podcasts. Since setting up shop in early 2020, we’ve connected with other podcasters with shows about music. Some of them have had us on as guests, and now we’re happy to return the favor. For our second roundtable episode, we’re speaking with three podcasters who are also Billy Joel fans. They’re Stephanie Myers from Stephanie & Stephanie Talk Tunes, Bob Nebel of Tales From the Corners, and Brian Colburn of...2023-02-141h 07

Glass Houses - A Billy Joel PodcastEP 078 - Year In Review: 19891989 was a high water mark for Billy Joel’s career. He released another chart-topping album, Storm Front, and its number-one hit “We Didn’t Start the Fire.” That single also found a home in history classrooms around the United States - a feat fitting for someone who once aspired to be a teacher. But the events that preceded its fall release foreshadowed the chorus of the title track from Billy’s 11th studio album. Specifically, the line, “There’s a Storm Front coming.” The year started quietly, with Billy slowly returning to the...2023-01-311h 15

Glass Houses - A Billy Joel PodcastEP 077 - Concert Classics: Rome, Italy - July 31, 2006Billy’s return to touring in 2006 included a stop at one of the oldest arenas in the world. The concert was captured for posterity with a beautifully-shot, full-length video available for free online. On July 31, 2006, Billy and the band, minus a key member, played outdoors at the Coliseum in Rome. It was many fans’ first glimpse at the lineup he’d keep for the next 17 years and running, more or less. And, what a place to see him: performing just steps away from the centuries-old landmark. While Crystal Taliefero wasn’t at this show...2023-01-171h 07

Glass Houses - A Billy Joel PodcastEP 076 - Behind The Nylon Curtain (with Brad Leigh & Larry Franke)The Nylon Curtain turned 40 last September, and we can’t help but take one last look at it as we start the new year. Back in September, we did our album spotlight where we discussed the history and making of the album along with our track-by-track commentary. This time, we’re speaking with two people who helped make the album into the classic we all know today. Our guests for this episode are Larry Franke and Bradsahw Leigh. Both were engineers at A&R Recording where Billy worked wit...2023-01-031h 30

Glass Houses - A Billy Joel PodcastEP 075 - 2022 Odds & Ends (with Steve Cohen, Jon Small, & Brad Leigh)Sometimes the best part of a big meal is the leftovers. There’s nothing like taking a little bit of everything from the night before, heating it up, and settling in for a second round. And, for the second year in a row, just in time for the holidays, that's what we’re doing here at Glass Houses. This is our second Odds and Ends episode, where we take pieces of conversations from the year that got left on the cutting room floor. We hear so many great stories from the people we intervi...2022-12-201h 35

Glass Houses - A Billy Joel PodcastEP 074 - Remembering Jim Boyer (with Brad Leigh & Larry Franke)There are more than just musicians behind a great-sounding album. No matter how well they play, or how good the songs are, it doesn’t mean much if the recording doesn’t capture them the right way. And, when it came to many of Billy Joel’s most iconic albums, the person responsible for shaping much of their sound was Jim. Billy Joel, along with the Lords of 52nd Street and others put some great performances down on tape working with producer Phil Ramone and his crew. And, a crucial member of that tea...2022-12-061h 20

Glass Houses - A Billy Joel PodcastEP 073 - Glass Houses Playlist #6 - Thundercats (Larry & Anthony’s Song)Did you know there’s a connection between Billy Joel and one of the most popular cartoons of the 1980s? We didn’t know either until a few weeks ago. Recently, Michael and I interviewed Larry Franke, who was second engineer on Songs in the Attic and the Nylon Curtain. During the conversation, Larry mentioned that, after working with Billy and Phil Ramone, he worked on the cartoon Thundercats, which ran in syndication from 1985 to 1989. During the show’s run, that cartoon was abo...2022-11-2254 min

Glass Houses - A Billy Joel PodcastEP 072 - Billy Joel Live At Yankee Stadium (Unboxing + Track By Track Overview)Filmed over two nights in June 1990, Live at Yankee Stadium was a hit on VHS and on cable TV upon its release later that year. But, it’s been overlooked in the decades after, with only a handful of songs available and a production style that quickly felt dated. But, that’s all changed with a deluxe release in the fall of 2022. Fans got to see a newly-edited version of the film in theaters, complete with footage of an unreleased song. That new cut is now available on Blu-ray with a 2CD set featur...2022-11-081h 09

Glass Houses - A Billy Joel PodcastEP 071 - Michael & Jack Meet + Conversation with Russell Javors & Dan OrlandoThis episode is all about meeting new people in the Billy Joel world. First, we're telling the story of when we, your hosts, finally met after recording virtually for nearly three years. We've hinted at it online and some listeners asked about it. So, we thought we'd tell the story here along with our memories of seeing the new Live At Yankee Stadium sneak preview in Sag Harbor this summer Then, we're speaking with Dan Orlando and Russell Javors. Dan is currently the piano player and singer for the Lords of 52nd S...2022-10-251h 14

Glass Houses - A Billy Joel PodcastEP 070 - Concert Classics: Roxy Theatre - Northampton, PA - November 28, 1973There are make-or-break moments in every successful musician’s career. Sometimes they’re huge, cataclysmic events. Other times, they’re subtle nods that point a performer in the right direction. For Billy Joel, a pair of shows in November of 1973 was the latter. And, we have the tapes to prove it. Piano Man had just been released, and Billy was grinding out dates opening for the Beach Boys and the Doobie Brothers. Being an opening act wasn’t suiting Billy, so he took up a local DJ on his offer to play a show...2022-10-111h 13

Glass Houses - A Billy Joel PodcastEP 069 - Billy Joel In Pop Culture (Part 1) For someone who hasn’t released an album in nearly 30 years, Billy Joel is all over the TV. His music, his touring band, and his likeness get featured regularly on sitcoms, primetime dramas, prestige shows, and cartoons made for, for lack of a better word, mature audiences. These pop culture references have helped keep Billy in the public eye for the last few decades. They also reveal a lot about how the public’s perception of him has evolved over that time. And, a lot of them are just p...2022-09-271h 11

A Life In ArtAngeli SowaniContemporary visual artist Angeli Sowani speaks with Grosvenor Gallery director Charles Moore about her early life and career, as well as her recent research into some of the fascinating, forgotten stories of Commonwealth men and women who served in the two World Wars. Angeli has shown several times with Grosvenor Gallery and her current exhibition ‘Together’ runs from 15 – 30 September 2022. Grosvenor Gallery websitewww.grosvenorgallery.com Angeli Sowani’s websitewww.angelisowani.com The Spy Princess, the story of Noor Inayat Khan Instagram 2022-09-1333 min

Glass Houses - A Billy Joel PodcastEP 068 - Album Retrospective: The Nylon CurtainThe Nylon Curtain wasn’t nearly as popular as Billy Joel’s albums just before and after this release. But, it still spawned a handful of hits, classics, and perennial fan favorites and concert staples. And today, it’s regarded by fans and critics as Billy’s most accomplished artistic statement. Released in 1982, The Nylon Curtain came just after the string of smash hit albums from The Stranger in 1977 through Glass Houses in 1980, and the live Songs In the Attic that rewrote his early work. And, it was rel...2022-09-131h 29

Glass Houses - A Billy Joel PodcastEP 067 - Year In Review: 1978Even when looking at five decades of songwriting, album releases and concerts, 1978 stands as arguably the busiest, most successful, and most defining year of Billy Joel’s career. The year began with the smash hit album The Stranger still racing up the charts after its release the previous fall. 12 months later, Billy would wrap up 1978 with a string of hit songs, gold and platinum albums and singles, dozens of reviews, interviews and media appearances and tour dates around the world. And, of course, he would also release 52nd Stre...2022-08-301h 19

Glass Houses - A Billy Joel PodcastEP 066 - Billy Joel Live At Yankee Stadium (with Steve Cohen & Jon Small)This fall, an often-overlooked live Billy Joel release is getting a second lease on life. The 1990 video release Live At Yankee Stadium is getting a makeover with remixed and remastered sound, an extra song, and a brand new edit. And, after a limited run in theaters, it’ll be available on Blu-ray along with a 2-CD or 3-LP release featuring 11 never before released performances. While the Yankee Stadium home video was a hit after its release, it’s been largely overlooked in the decades after that. It came on the heels of the d...2022-08-161h 17

Glass Houses - A Billy Joel PodcastEP 065 - Concert Classics: Live in London, 1984By 1984, Billy Joel was known for changing styles from album to album. What’s less recognized was how often he changed voices. And, one night that year in England, those voices were all on display. Close listening to any Billy Joel record reveals a variety of tones, accents, and affectations in the singing. Add to that the many impressions he’s done over the years in interviews and concerts. Many of them were on display, and front and center, when BIlly and the band took the stage at Wembley Arena in June of...2022-08-021h 14

Glass Houses - A Billy Joel PodcastEP 064 - Billy Joel 1980-1984 TV Appearances (Part 2)This is the second installment of our two-part series covering Billy Joel’s television appearances from 1980 through 1984. While the bulk of the spots we’ve covered so far found him promoting The Nylon Curtain, the latter batch has him on the promotional trail for the An Innocent Man album and addressing his tabloid notoriety with then-girlfriend, soon-to-be wife Christie Brinkley. Join us as we continue digging deep into Billy Joel's television appearances from 1980 to 1984. Watch the videos HERE. ------ Email us: glasshousespodcast@gmail.com 2022-07-1953 min

Glass Houses - A Billy Joel PodcastEP 063 - Billy Joel Back Covers RankedIf people used to buy albums for the front cover, then they got to know the music at home while checking out the back. The flip side of a record jacket should complement the album and front artwork while giving listeners more to explore as they listened at home. Billy’s albums are no exception. While there’s plenty of variety on his front covers, the back covers are surprisingly uniform. Still, there’s plenty of insight into the state of BIlly’s career, and plenty to discuss about...2022-07-051h 07

Glass Houses - A Billy Joel PodcastEP 062 - Billy Joel 1980-1984 TV Appearances (Part 1)By 1980. Billy Joel was ready for prime time. Starting with a feature on 20/20 during the lead up to Glass Houses, he graduated from just playing a song or two on a talk show to getting regular MTV spotlights, being the subject of news features, and appearing on morning shows for a week at a time. As Billy's popularity reached its peak, he also honed his interview style. Over multiple appearances, he develops his stories, talking points and jokes, and refines them over time. The second half of the 80s would find him co...2022-06-2155 min

Glass Houses - A Billy Joel PodcastEP 061 - Glass Houses Playlist #5 - The Nylon Curtain Live Through The YearsWhen Billy Joel's The Nylon Curtain was released into the world in the fall of 1982, it was considered one of his most ambitious albums to date. Despite the rich layer and textures of the album's sonic landscape, many of the songs translated to a live setting with apparent ease. The Nylon Curtain saw our first glimpse of many of these songs on stage. While the singles "Allentown," "Pressure," and "Goodnight Saigon" quickly became staples, the remaining 6 would become the elusive deep cut that would be a treat on the rare occasions they'd make their way to...2022-06-0759 min

Glass Houses - A Billy Joel PodcastEP 060 - MTV Night School 1982Years before Billy Joel started doing master classes, and long before MTV stopped showing music videos, there was Night School. Broadcast in late 1982, Night School was a half-hour show on MTV where Billy fielded questions from an audience of young fans. Fresh off the success of The Nylon Curtain, he tells stories, gives some behind-the-scenes glimpses of the music industry and, of course, plays piano. The program turned out to be a one-off event. There was never a second episode or another version with a different host or musician. At the time...2022-05-241h 02

Glass Houses - A Billy Joel PodcastEP 059 - Video Retrospective: The Video Album Volume IBilly Joel may not be the first artist that comes to mind when you think of MTV. But, he was making music videos before the landmark cable channel got its start in 1981. A close look at those videos reveals the progression of the medium as it became more popular, more stylized, and more important as the decade went on. A handful of those videos were released on home video in 1986 as Billy Joel: The Video Album Volume 1 and 2. The first volume features 10 videos covering songs from 1973’s Piano M...2022-05-101h 24

Glass Houses - A Billy Joel PodcastEP 058 - Year In Review: 19691969 should have been the year Billy Joel broke through. Today, we know it would be another few years before his solo career began, and a few more after that until things really took off. Instead, the end of the decade saw his longtime band put out a second album that went nowhere. Then, the duo he formed after barely got off the ground. It must have felt like an anticlimactic end to a decade that saw Billy’s career gaining momentum over the previous five years. Especially without the knowledge of what w...2022-04-2640 min

Glass Houses - A Billy Joel PodcastEP 057 - Concert Classics: Kirin Dry Gigs ’88 - Tokyo, JapanWith the appearance of the Kirin Dry Gigs from 1988 appearing on YouTube earlier this year, a long-lost footnote in Billy Joel history has finally resurfaced. This one-off gig in Japan finds Billy performing with just one member of his longtime touring band. They’re joined by players who performed on other tours in the 80s, musicians who would go on to tour with Billy in support of Storm Front, and a few guests who would only share the stage this one time. That combination of musicians makes BIlly’s only major concert...2022-04-121h 05

Glass Houses - A Billy Joel PodcastEP 056 - Reimagining The Nylon Curtain with Johnny LiedThe Covid-19 pandemic and quarantines of 2020 caused disruptions in the music industry that we’re still feeling a few years later. But while we’re fortunate that the lack of live music will fade into memory, the releases of quarantine albums may very well add up to an interesting reflection of these unprecedented times. With no opportunities to tour and limits on how and when musicians could gather to write and record songs, many artists created and recorded music in isolation. Or collaborated remotely to produce new music. One of those projects...2022-03-291h 26

A Life In ArtRithika PandeyRithika Pandey is a visual artist from Mumbai. Her paintings draw on the personal, mythological and scientific to navigate the mystical spaces within our culture and technological environments. In her complex and deeply personal paintings, she deals with issues such as hybridity, displacement and femininity. In this episode, we talk about her inspiration, travel and how music is integral to her work.Her exhibition, ‘Only What Is, Never Another’ runs at Grosvenor Gallery in London from 7- 29 April 2022.We’re also showing a selection of Rithika’s works on paper in an online viewing...2022-03-2921 min

Glass Houses - A Billy Joel PodcastEP 055 - 2008 Tour, Walmart Vinyl, Billy Joel & Metallica Vegas Weekend2022 is turning out to be a big year for Billy Joel. Just by the end of February, fans enjoyed a unique weekend of music in a city where Billy doesn’t often play. And, new vinyl releases expanding on last year’s box set, include an album few fans have ever owned on vinyl before. We’re covering these events in this episode while also looking at a much quieter, often overlooked point in Billy’s career: his 2008 tour of Australia, New Zealand, and Japan. By the end of the new century’s f...2022-03-151h 14

Glass Houses - A Billy Joel PodcastEP 054 - Album Retrospective: Piano ManBilly Joel’s second solo album included his most iconic song. And the one that provided his breakthrough success and pointed the way for his post-West Coast work. But surrounding the title track and "Captain Jack" are the sounds of a songwriter still finding his way. Fortunately for us, that path is still pretty exciting. Released in 1973, Piano Man lays much of the blueprint for the hits to come. We hear great melodies, virtuosic piano playing, and a variety of styles. There’s also that flair for theatrical drama that earned him just as many compar...2022-03-011h 10

Glass Houses - A Billy Joel PodcastEP 053 - Year In Review: 1997For Billy Joel, or at least his record label, 1997 seems to be a year of acknowledgement. It had been four years since his last album, and since then Billy had been telling anyone who’d listen that he was finished writing pop songs. Now, it seemed like Columbia Records was ready to accept that – on their terms, of course. 1997 saw the release of Billy Joel: Greatest Hits Volume III and a companion VHS and DVD release of his music videos from the same era. Then came a box-set-style release of all three Gr...2022-02-151h 06

Glass Houses - A Billy Joel PodcastEP 052 - In Conversation with Billy Joel Art Director Edward O’DowdIf you’ve gone to one of Billy Joel’s Madison Square Garden residency shows, saw one of his concerts near your hometown, or picked up any of his reissues or box sets over the past decade plus, then you’re familiar with the work of Edward O’Dowd. Since 2008, the graphic designer and art director has created the iconic logos Billy uses for tour dates, show announcements, and album covers. He’s responsible for the “live” logo where photos of Billy are in the letters of his name as well as tour books and the Billy Joel a...2022-02-0158 min

Glass Houses - A Billy Joel PodcastEP 051 - Billy Joel Album Covers RankedWhoever said, “You can’t judge a book by its cover” never had to design the front of a rock and roll album. Before the internet put all the music in the world at everyone’s fingertips, that front cover first served as a siren call to anyone browsing in a record store. Then, when you sat down and listened to the songs while checking out the artwork and liner notes, that image had to complement and enhance what you were hearing. The best album covers worked hand-in-hand with the music to bring eac...2022-01-181h 13

Glass Houses - A Billy Joel PodcastEP 050 - Havana Jam ’79 (with documentarian Ernesto Juan)Spread over three days in Cuba, the Havana Jam ‘79 featured Columbia recording artists alongside native musicians and bands. It was a monumental, historic event that hardly anyone knows about anymore. But Ernesto Juan knows the story. And, he’s been trying to tell it for the past decade. The Cuban-born journalist, documentarian and translator became engrossed with the festival around the time of its 30th anniversary in 2009. Since then, he’s been collecting interviews and footage with plans to release a feature-length film about the event. He's also spoken...2022-01-041h 24

Glass Houses - A Billy Joel PodcastEP 049 - 2021 Odds & Ends (with Liberty DeVitto & Jesse Javors)Sometimes the best part about the holidays are the leftovers. Picking at the feast you just enjoyed the day before can taste better than when it was just cooked. And, as the 2021 holiday season wraps up, we’re bringing you a second helping of Glass Houses - A Billy Joel Podcast. It’s been an amazing year for us, and with all the great topics and interviews we touched on, not everything made it into the episodes you’ve heard so far. So, we’re bringing you interview ex...2021-12-211h 13

Glass Houses - A Billy Joel PodcastEP 048 - Glass Houses Playlist #4Once again, we’re taking a break from Billy — mostly, anyway — during those weird weeks between Thanksgiving and the winter holidays to bring you some different music. Jack’s at the board with a playlist that’s split into three categories. First up is “I’ve Loved These Days.” It’s a somewhat tongue-in-cheek way of looking at artists who spent 2020 writing new music that got released in 2021. Next is “My Life.”which is a collection of songs featuring Jack on drums. Finally, Jack spotlights great new...2021-12-071h 05

Glass Houses - A Billy Joel PodcastEP 047 - Russell Javors Part 2 (in conversation with Russell Javors)Welcome back to our two-part series on Russell Javors. As the rhythm guitarist for Billy Joel, Russell was a fixture in Billy’s band on record and on stage for much of their storied run from 1976’s Turnstiles through 1986’s The Bridge. His playing was always understated and in service to the song, but at the same time an integral part of each track. And, he’s a celebrated songwriter in his own right, contributing to artists including Karen Carpenter and Phoebe Snow. In our last episode, we spoke to Russell’s longtime ba...2021-11-231h 25

Glass Houses - A Billy Joel PodcastEP 046 - Vinyl Box Set, Return to The Garden, Billy & Metallica in Vegas ...and more!Billy Joel released his first solo album, Cold Spring Harbor, in November 1971. Almost 50 years to the day, his fans are celebrating a string of exciting new announcements. In our most timely episode yet, we’ll cover the latest developments in the Billy Joel world. On Friday, November 5, Billy brought his record-breaking residency back to Madison Square Garden after a nearly two-year hiatus due to the pandemic. Also on November 5, Billy released the Vinyl Collection, Vol. 1. It’s a boxed set containing new masters of his first six studio al...2021-11-091h 09

Glass Houses - A Billy Joel PodcastEP 045 - In Conversation with Mike DelguidiceBilly Joel’s monthly residency at Madison Square Garden resumes on November 5th after nearly a year and a half off due to the pandemic. In the leadup to the show, we sat down with guitarist Mike DelGuidice to talk about what he’s been up to during that time. Even with the Garden shows and annual summer tour off the calendar, Mike made the most of the shutdowns. He formed a new band, retooled his solo act, and is now gearing up to release an album of his own music. We’ll hea...2021-10-261h 24

Glass Houses - A Billy Joel PodcastEP 044 - Russell Javors Part 1 (with special guests)Probably the last thing you think of when it comes to Billy Joel’s music is reggae but that influence is there. And if it’s subtle, it’s because it comes from arguably the most understated member of the classic Lords of 52nd Street, Russell Javors. In a band where the spotlight is squarely on the piano, Russell’s rhythm guitar playing was tight, economical, and often in the background. But it was always in the right place at the right time. To paraphrase drummer Liberty DeVitto, “You don’t always notice...2021-10-121h 03

Glass Houses - A Billy Joel PodcastEP 043 - Concert Classics: Thunder Road - Live in Miami, 1977The fact that a Billy Joel bootleg is named after a Bruce Springsteen song should clue in the listener that this show’s a little different from what you may expect. Recorded at Maurice Gusman Concert Hall in Miami, FL on October 31, 1977, Thunder Road isn’t a radical change from the Billy we know. But, there’s a big focus on a part of live act that never quite made it onto official records. It’s his skill at impersonating other musicians -- both their playing and their personalities -- that shine at thi...2021-09-2859 min

Glass Houses - A Billy Joel PodcastEP 042 - Album Retrospective: The BridgeAlmost a decade after the breakout hit album The Stranger, the Billy Joel machine was showing some signs of wear. That strain was evident on his 1986 album The Bridge. After a string of multi-platinum, chart-topping, and award-winning records, Billy was worn out and wanted to be home with his family instead of back in the studio. Meanwhile, relationships were strained between his long-time band mem bers after years and years in and out of tour busses and recording studios. All this was weighing on Billy and the band a...2021-09-141h 23

Glass Houses - A Billy Joel PodcastEP 041 - In Conversation with Richie CannataHere’s an interview with Richie Cannata. That’s it. No great fanfare, no big intro. We just had a blast talking with Billy Joel’s longtime sax, organ, flute, accordion, and piano player, and we’re sharing that conversation with you. There’s a lot of great stuff here: Deep trivia about Billy Joel tracks and live performances, stories about the Lords of 52nd Street reunion and post-pandemic shows, and Richie’s takes on today’s music and recording practices. Sit back and join us as we chat with Richie Cannata. 2021-08-311h 13

Glass Houses - A Billy Joel PodcastEP 040 - Year In Review: 1980The Stranger made Billy Joel a superstar back in 1977. Three years later, his career really launched into overdrive. In 1980, Billy was still reaping the benefits of two Grammy-Award winning albums. In March, he took his next step forward by releasing Glass Houses. That album would become a smash hit with a leaner sound that would propel him into the 80s. And during the Glass Houses tour, Billy and the band would begin recording live versions of songs from Billy’s back catalog. These tracks would go on to comprise 1981’s Songs In The...2021-08-171h 00

Glass Houses - A Billy Joel PodcastEP 039 - Video Retrospective: Eye of The Storm + MoreIn the mid 80s, Billy Joel penned the lyric “After 1986 what else could be new?” If you were to judge that based on his 1989 hit “We Didn’t Start The Fire,” you’d think he meant it.But a closer look at that video and the others from the Storm Front album suggest otherwise. For this episode we’re looking at Eye Of The Storm. Released in 1990, it’s a home video collection of the videos from the multi-platinum album Storm Front. While that album contained many songs about p...2021-08-031h 03

Glass Houses - A Billy Joel PodcastEP 038 - Glass Houses Playlist #3We're back with another playlist episode this week. We have so much fun putting these together and sharing some of our favorite music with you all. Michael is back with more of his favorites over the past several years. From 90s alternative to 2010s soul and singer/songwriters, these have been mainstays for Michael and we are excited to share them with you! Again, if you dig what you hear, we'd appreciate you checking out and picking up some new music by these artists wherever you get your music!2021-07-201h 15

Glass Houses - A Billy Joel PodcastEP 037 - Face to Face Tour 1994 with Elton JohnTwenty-seven years ago this month, two titans of pop music teamed up for a run of sold-out shows that would set the tone for tours to come. We’re talking about the first Face to Face tour featuring Billy Joel and Elton John. In the summer of 1994, the two hit-making piano players shared the stage for a then-unprecedented run of twenty-one sold-out shows in the United States. In hindsight, the tour could have been a disaster with a huge crew, two full bands, an exceptionally long show, and even a bout of f...2021-07-061h 01

A Life In ArtWilliam DalrympleIn this episode we talk to William Dalrymple about his love of photography and his upcoming exhibition at Grosvenor Gallery, The Traveller’s Eye, taking place from the 1st to the 30th July 2021. We discuss his artistic heroes, his technique as well as experiences from his recent research trips.William Dalrymple is one of Britain’s great historians and the bestselling author of the Wolfson Prize-winning White Mughals, the Duff Cooper prize winning The Last Mughal, and the Hemingway and Kapucinski Prizewinning Return of a King. His most recent book, The Anarchy, was long listed for the Bail...2021-06-2534 min

Glass Houses - A Billy Joel PodcastEP 036 - Concert Classics: Live in Houston, 1979By the end of the seventies, Billy Joel had found success with a formula that blended elements of pop, rock, and jazz around a singer-songwriter frame. And, he was about to turn all that on its side. The Live In Houston 1979 bootleg is proof of it. The video features Billy and the Lords of 52nd Street at the Summit in Houston, TX on November 25th. Their sound has been streamlined since the frenetic free-for-all on 1977’s CW Post radio broadcast. But, they’re not quite as settled into the arena stage show they’ll have perfect...2021-06-2258 min

Glass Houses - A Billy Joel PodcastEP 035 - Album Openers RankedAn album’s first track has a lot to live up to. The song must engage the listener right away and get them excited for what’s to come. Sometimes, it’s the record’s lead single and hopefully the band’s next hit. Other times, it’s just the song most likely to get people excited. Or, it’s a little of both. In this episode, we’re giving our opinions on Billy’s best and worst album openers. We are ranking the first songs on his 12 studio pop albums and the live Songs In the Attic. We’ll compa...2021-06-0858 min

Glass Houses - A Billy Joel PodcastEP 034 - Album Retrospective: 12 Gardens LiveUsually, a late-career live album is a victory lap, an excuse to tour, or at worst, an excuse to make some extra cash. For Billy Joel, however, it was a sign that he was back on the scene. Released on June 13, 2006, 12 Gardens Live is a two-disc set. It features performances from Billy’s groundbreaking run of a dozen shows at Madison Square Garden between January 23 and April 24 of that year. In many ways, it feels like a retrospective: You have all the big hits, fan favorites, plus a handful of rarities that...2021-05-251h 08

Glass Houses - A Billy Joel PodcastEP 033 - Year In Review: 1988 + Awards Show Appearances Part 2Pardon the pun, but for Billy Joel, 1988 was the calm before the storm. Billy and the band had just come off an exhausting, groundbreaking two-year tour that saw them on four continents. And, they capped it all off with a historic run of six shows in the now-former USSR. Billy was the first pop act from the west to get this kind of access behind the iron curtain. Behind the scenes, Billy was ready for a break. In fact, he was ready to take some time off even before The Bridge came...2021-05-111h 02

Glass Houses - A Billy Joel PodcastEP 032 - Interpreting Billy Part 2 (with Hyung-ki Joo)What changes when other piano players perform Billy Joel’s music? What elements shine through? What’s it like to be tasked with performing music written by one of the most popular recording artists of the 20th century? This is the second installment of our two-part series where we talk with piano players who have been tasked with interpreting and performing Billy’s music. Previously, we spoke with Michael Cavanaugh, who led the pit band through hundreds of performances of the hit Broadway production Movin’ Out. This time, we’re speaking with Hyung-ki...2021-04-271h 01

Glass Houses - A Billy Joel PodcastEP 031 - Awards Show Appearances Part 1 + Conversation with Evan TothBilly Joel is no stranger to awards shows and other accolades. Following 1977’s The Stranger, he’s won a handful of industry awards, was nominated for plenty more, and gave a few memorable — and in, one case, literally show stopping — performances. And, when you’re tracking award show appearances over three decades, you also start noticing trends and changes within the industry and its major players over the years. But before taking a look back, we have some exciting news for Billy Joel fans: The core of the classic Lords of 52nd Street band...2021-04-131h 17

Glass Houses - A Billy Joel PodcastEP 030 - Interpreting Billy Part 1 (with Michael Cavanaugh)After 1993’s River of Dreams, fans waited and wondered if Billy Joel would ever release another pop album. The answer, as we know now, turned out to be no. But, nearly a decade after that release, we saw a new development for Billy’s music. The first years of the new century saw three new releases that featured Billy Joel’s music, but without him playing on two of them. In 2001, Sony Music released the two-disc Essential Billy Joel. But, in terms of new music, Billy also released Fantasies and Delusions that year...2021-03-3054 min

A Life In ArtMark ShieldsMark Shields is a contemporary painter from Northern Ireland whose work is mystical and enigmatic. Mark has been working with Grosvenor Gallery since 1997, and his monumental 2011 painting ‘A Great Gulf Fixed’ is the subject of a special exhibition at the Gallery running from 19 March – 12 April 2021. In this episode we speak to Mark about the painting, with contributions from independent curator Feargal O’Malley.Mark's work has been shown across the UK and Europe and he has regularly featured in exhibitions at the Royal Ulster and Royal Hibernian Academies, as well as at the Royal Academy in London. He has h...2021-03-1835 min

Glass Houses - A Billy Joel PodcastEP 029 - Album Retrospective: River of DreamsBilly Joel’s last album is a study in contrasts. It sounds like a new beginning, when it was really the end of an era. It alternated between gritty, angular rhythms and sweet, flowing melodies. It’s arguably one of his most divisive albums. Yet it earned him a handful of award nominations, a new generation of fans, 5 million in record sales in America alone, and a pair of songs that would become classics and mainstays in his live shows River of Dreams was released on August 10, 1993. It’s Billy’s 12th studio album, and the last p...2021-03-161h 15

Glass Houses - A Billy Joel PodcastEP 028 - Year In Review: 1971Apart from the botched release of Cold Spring Harbor, 1971 was a surprisingly low-key year for Billy Joel. His teenage band collapsed a few years before. And the proto-metal power duo that rose from its ashes failed to gain any traction. Broke, depressed, and aimless, Billy was ready to leave the music industry for good. And, he may have done just that, if his manager at the time didn’t come through with a last-minute deal. Of course, that deal would haunt Billy for years to come. After the album was released in Nov...2021-03-0252 min

Glass Houses - A Billy Joel PodcastEP 027 - The Bridge Tour 1986-87It’s easy to overlook most of Billy Joel’s The Bridge Tour concert dates from 1986 and 1987. The shows, which spanned four continents, were in support of one of Billy’s arguably weakest albums. Meanwhile, these dates are eclipsed by the handful of landmark shows he played in the USSR at the tail end of the tour. But it turns out there’s enough going on to warrant a closer look. Perhaps most notably, we know now that these were the last dates to feature the core Lords of 52nd Street lineup. ...2021-02-1649 min

Glass Houses - A Billy Joel PodcastEP 026 - Superfan Round Table #1This may be the beginning of 2021, but this installment marks the end of our first 12 months of episodes. So, we decided to do something special for the occasion. We’re hosting a round table with some of the biggest Billy Joel fans we know. It’s an opportunity for us all to chat about the music we love. Our conversation uncovered new stories about Billy and the band that we’d never heard. And, we got a glimpse of just how fun and tight knit the fan community can be. 2021-02-021h 14

Glass Houses - A Billy Joel PodcastEP 025 - Year In Review: 1976William Martin Joel had released three solo albums by the beginning of 1976. In many ways, however, that was the year he became the Billy we all know today. It was the year he recorded and released Turnstiles, finally winning his battle with CBS records to cut an album with his touring band. That band, of course, was now almost entirely the classic Lord of 52nd Street lineup. By then, Billy and his wife Elizabeth had moved from California back to New York. In the process he jettisoned any lingering west coast sing...2021-01-1954 min

Glass Houses - A Billy Joel PodcastEP 024 - Looking Forward & Looking Back (with Love Raptor & Bradshaw Leigh)We’re kicking off 2021 with a look back and a look forward at Billy Joel’s work, his fans, and the music industry in general. This episode features two sets of interviews. The first is with Mikhail Pivovarov and Billy Ruegger from the online music collective Love Raptor. We’ll go behind the scenes of their funk covers of “Movin’ Out” and “She’s Got A Way” and also talk about some of the latest trends when it comes to new musical artists today. Then, it’s the return of Bradshaw Leigh, the engineer who...2021-01-051h 06

Glass Houses - A Billy Joel PodcastEP 023 - Phil Ramone (with Bradshaw Leigh & Russell Javors)When it comes to Billy Joel’s most successful run of albums, you can’t talk about the man behind the piano without also talking about the man behind the board: Phil Ramone. By the time Phil and Billy teamed up, Ramone was already a renowned engineer and innovator in the recording studio. His discography included landmark albums by Stan Getz, Frank Sinatra, John Coltrane, Paul Simon and Elton John, along with soundtracks, musicals, and live recordings. Working primarily at Ramone’s own A&R Recording in New York, Phil and Billy put ou...2020-12-221h 08

Glass Houses - A Billy Joel PodcastEP 022 - 2006-2007 World TourBilly Joel’s World Tour from 2006 through 2007 turned out to be a true page-turner in his career. He’d played virtually no concerts the previous two years. And by the end of 2003 his performances were getting just a little stale. But, you’d never know that from the 110 or so dates he mounted when he got back into touring mode. And, from all the high-quality footage that’s available, he seemed more energetic and excited about playing live than he’d been for a while. The biggest change was a new drummer, Chuck...2020-12-081h 01

Glass Houses - A Billy Joel PodcastEP 021 - Glass Houses Playlist #2This holiday week, settle in with some classic songs, a small glimpse into the Philadelphia music scene, and some exciting new artists making music today! This is our second playlist episode, where Jack and Michael take turns playing DJ to spin some tunes and tell some stories behind them. Jack’s on the turntable (literally, in some cases) this time to bring you: All You Wanna Do Is Dance: Classic Songs Ripped Directly From 45s Lover’s Concerto by The Toys Devil With The Blue Dress / Good Golly...2020-11-241h 00

Glass Houses - A Billy Joel PodcastEP 020 - Concert Classics: Orpheum Theatre, Boston, MA, 1974Date: May 14, 1974 City/State: Boston, MA Venue: Orpheum Theatre Supporting: Jesse Colin Young & Livingston Taylor The Setlist: Travelin' Prayer Somewhere Along The Line Technical Difficulty Blues Piano Man The Entertainer The Ballad of Billy The Kid Worse Comes To Worst Everybody Loves You Now Captain Jack Ain't No Crime ------ In less than 50 minutes, the bootleg recording of Billy Joel at the Orpheum Theater in 1974 reveals the trajectory of his career up to that point and hints toward the challenges and major...2020-11-1056 min

A Life In ArtZimbiriZimbiri is a visual artist, born and raised in Bhutan. She currently works with traditional Bhutanese materials; ‘sa-tschen’ (earth paint) and ‘rhay-shing’ (hand-woven canvas). Her first exhibition ‘Faces', was held in 2015 and was the first female solo-exhibition ever held in Bhutan. The paintings in that show were variations of the three eyed ‘Mahayana Mask’, illustrating the metaphoric masks we wear and how we use them as a means of protection. Her recent work is a series of paintings that explore traditional Bhutanese techniques and imagery. Zimbiri’s first solo-show at Grosvenor Gallery runs from the 30 October - 20 November 2020. Th...2020-10-2834 min

Glass Houses - A Billy Joel PodcastEP 019 - Year In Review: 1983They say it’s always darkest before the dawn. If that’s true, then the sun rose for Billy Joel in 1983. That’s not to say things were bleak before then. But the past year or so carried a more somber tone. In 1982, Billy was in a bad motorcycle accident that left his hands severely injured for months. Despite this, he completed, released, and toured behind The Nylon Curtain. That album is arguably his most ambitious, and also his most serious and thematically heavy release. But, that all turned around the next year. 1983 found Billy Joel jet-s...2020-10-2750 min

Glass Houses - A Billy Joel PodcastEP 018 - Billy Joel Cover Songs By Other ArtistsSometimes, the best way to find out what makes a songwriter special is hearing someone else sing their songs. Listening to how other artists interpret their work brings out aspects of the music that weren’t as obvious before. That’s what Michael and Jack discovered when they put this episode together. This week, They're diving into versions of Billy Joel songs performed by other people. To do it, we compiled more than two dozen versions of Billy’s music performed by other artists. For the most part, we stuck to songs that...2020-10-131h 05

Glass Houses - A Billy Joel PodcastEP 017 - Album Retrospective: Streetlife Serenade1974 saw Billy Joel back in the studio mere months after 1973's Piano Man. Billy wasn't ready for a new album but pushed his way through to complete Streetlife Serenade which was released October 11, 1974 on Columbia Records. The album peaked at #35 on the album charts and featured the single "The Entertainer," which is the sole song that has gotten a significant amount of live performances since its release. Michael & Jack discuss this often forgotten and under documented album and shed some light on some lesser known gems. They als...2020-09-291h 17

Glass Houses - A Billy Joel PodcastEP 016 - Billy Joel 1970s TV AppearancesArtists who rose to stardom in the 1970s were the first generation to have that rise documented on TV cameras. Billy Joel was no exception. Michael & Jack comb through as many of Billy's 1970's TV appearances as they could find to share their observations along the way. Watching these in chronological order, you really get the feel with how Billy's stage presence and live band developed throughout the decade. Join us as we discuss all things Billy Joel on TV in the 1970s. Appearances include: Old Grey Whistle Te...2020-09-1557 min

Glass Houses - A Billy Joel PodcastEP 015 - Year In Review: 2003The year was 2003 and once again, Billy was at a crossroads. He mounted a shorter Face To Face tour with Elton John before taking one of the longest hiatuses of his career which would stretch into the end of 2005. Michael & Jack chronicle a year in which saw depression, Billy vocally discussing retiring, and the end end of the professional relationship with the longest tenured band member. But the year wasn't all bad. Billy & Twyla Tharp launched the hugely successful broadway show Movin' Out, had another successful run with Elton John and more. Michael attended 3 shows o...2020-09-0154 min

Glass Houses - A Billy Joel PodcastEP 014 - 1987 Tour of RussiaThe year was 1987. Billy and the band were well into their tour supporting The Bridge album. An incredible opportunity came along that would change everyone involved's life forever. Billy Joel and his band became the first American pop act to bring a full-scale touring production to Russia. While other US artists had played behind the Iron Curtain before, never had the Russians experienced a full on rock show until now. Join Michael & Jack as they go back to 1987 and discuss this monumental 6 date tour that helped thaw relations between the two nat...2020-08-1857 min

Glass Houses - A Billy Joel PodcastEP 013 - Video Retrospective: Shades of GreyIn 1993, Billy Joel began work on what would become his final pop studio album, River of Dreams. What began with he and his live band tracking in a makeshift studio in a boathouse on the east end of Long Island, ended with a new producer, new musicians, and a new direction. Michael & Jack revisit the Shades of Grey documentary that chronicles the journey of arguably Billy Joel's most personal album to date. ------ Email us: glasshousespodcast@gmail.com Glass Houses - A Billy Joel...2020-08-041h 06

A Life In ArtOlivia FraserOlivia Fraser is a contemporary British artist, who for the last 30 years has lived in India. Olivia has immersed herself in Indian culture, seeking not just to paint Indian scenes, but to fully understand and appreciate the myriad of ways of seeing in this vast country, creating a hybrid aesthetic of East and West. In 2005 she studied traditional miniature painting in Jaipur, which transformed the way she worked and looked at the world around her. In this episode we talk about her inspirations, as well as the lasting impression the work of her ancestor, James Bailley Fraser, h...2020-07-2836 min

Glass Houses - A Billy Joel PodcastEP 012 - In Conversation with drummer Liberty DeVittoLiberty DeVitto is the drummer that Billy Joel chose to record those unforgettable albums and memorable tours between 1975 and 2005. Michael & Jack discuss his brand new autobiography Liberty: Life, Billy and the Pursuit of Happiness which is out now from Hudson Music. Join us for a special candid conversation with Liberty DeVitto as he discusses the book and much more. In this episode, Michael & Jack also share their thoughts after reading the book which chronicles Liberty's family history, as well has his personal life and playing career. Early announcements promised two things: A fo...2020-07-211h 22

Glass Houses - A Billy Joel PodcastEP 011 - Concert Classics: Live At C.W. Post, 1977Michael & Jack take their first dip into a classic Billy Joel concert from the past. They discuss the famed C.W. Post College concert recorded in Greenvale, NY on May 6, 1977. This concert was also broadcast live in New York and Philadelphia as Billy and the band tear through some classics and road test two brand new songs that would be recorded for The Stranger soon after. Date: May 6, 1977 City/State: Greenvale, NY Venue: Dome Auditorium at C.W. Post College The band: Billy Joel - Vocals, Pia...2020-07-071h 00

Glass Houses - A Billy Joel PodcastEP 010 - Doug Stegmeyer (with special guests)On this episode, Michael & Jack celebrate the life and music of Billy Joel bassist Doug Stegmeyer. Known as The Sergeant, Doug played bass in the Billy Joel band from 1975 which he joined for the Streetlife Serenader tour and continued on through the end of The Bridge Tour in 1988. We discuss many of the facets that made Doug so special and integral to the magic of Billy's recordings. We also are joined by 5 special guests with unique connections to Doug: Mike DelGuidice - Guitar and vocals in the Bi...2020-06-231h 29

A Life In ArtFaiza ButtIn this episode we speak to the internationally renowned artist Faiza Butt. We discuss the influences behind her stunningly detailed works, as well as issues that have been thrown up by the Coronavirus crisis. We talk about her ceramic work, a medium Faiza has a strong affiliation with, as well as the techniques used in her paintings, and how her experiences at the Slade School of Art changed her practice. We also discuss how life in London and the experiences of her children bleed into her work.New paintings by Faiza are on display at Grosvenor Gallery...2020-06-141h 02

Glass Houses - A Billy Joel PodcastEP 009 - Glass Houses Playlist #1We're bringing you something a little different for this episode. To say things have been crazy lately, is an understatement. We weren't able to pull together a regular episode in time but still wanted to bring you something. Introducing the GLASS HOUSES PLAYLIST. Michael & Jack will take turns playing DJ to spin some tunes and tell some stories behind them. First up is Michael as he plays some songs from some great artist he has worked with over the years. The song list is below. If you dig what you hear, we'd appreciate you checking ou...2020-06-091h 18