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The Boston BeatThe Boston Beat"Behold & See" Featuring Members from "The Bosstown Sound" Bands Harry Sandler, Bruce Arnold, Ian Bruce-Douglas, Teddy Dewart"Behold & See" Featuring members from "The Bosstown Sound" bands Harry Sandler & Bruce Arnold from "Orpheus", Ian Bruce-Douglas from "Ultimate Spinach", Teddy Dewart from "Teddy & The Pandas", Dick Weisberg from "Beacon Street Union", Willie Alexander from "The Lost", & WBZ Radio DJ Dick Summer speaking about the "Bosstown Sound" & how it effected their bands & the times. Produced & Directed by: Mike Hoban & Lenny Scolletta Produced by Aram Heller, Eric Lindgren Original interviews: Glenn Matto Edited by: Lenny Scolletta Theme written by: Tom Abbott & Lenny Scolletta, performed by The Wayoutz "Rat...2022-12-0620 minThe Boston BeatThe Boston Beat"Boston Tea Party" Plaque Dedication Ceremony hosted by Gary Sohmers featuring speeches & interviews with Peter Wolf, Tim Jackson, Dinky Dawson & Others."Boston Tea Party" Plaque Dedication Ceremony hosted by Gary Sohmers featuring speeches & interviews with Peter Wolf, Tim Jackson, Dinky Dawson & others. MMONE celebrated the 40th anniversary of The Boston Tea Party, the legendary 1960s rock ballroom, with a gathering of 100 Boston-area music people on 1/24/17. At that event The Bostonian Society unveiled an historical marker to be placed on the building at 53 Berkeley Street (at the corner of Appleton Street in the South End) which was the original home of the Tea Party. Since 1907 the Society has placed over 140 markers at historic sites, and this was the first...2022-12-062h 49The Boston BeatThe Boston Beat"Tavern Tales" featuring "Mystic Alderman Of The Sun""Tavern Tales"  featuring "Mystic Alderman Of The Sun" Produced & Directed by: Mike Hoban & Lenny Scolletta Edited by: Lenny Scolletta Theme written by: Tom Abbott & Lenny Scolletta, performed by The Wayoutz "Rat Tales" Logo designed by: Joe Constantine Special thanks: Medford Community Media (2022) lennyvision --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebostonbeat/support2022-12-0137 minThe Boston BeatThe Boston Beat"Boston Beat" Bob Cohan: Guitarist for the legendary 60's Boston Band: "The Rising Storm'""Boston Beat" Bob Cohan: Guitarist for the legendary 60's Boston Band: "The Rising Storm'" Produced & Directed by: Mike Hoban & Lenny Scolletta Edited by: Lenny Scolletta Theme written by: Tom Abbott & Lenny Scolletta, performed by The Wayoutz "Rat Tales" Logo designed by: Joe Constantine Special thanks: Medford Community Media (2022) lennyvision --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebostonbeat/support2022-12-011h 09The Boston BeatThe Boston Beat"Boston Beat" Johnny Lank: Bassist for the legendary 60's Boston Band: "Art Of Lovin'""Boston Beat" Johnny Lank: Bassist for the legendary 60's Boston Band: "Art Of Lovin'"  Produced & Directed by: Mike Hoban & Lenny Scolletta Edited by: Lenny Scolletta Theme written by: Tom Abbott & Lenny Scolletta, performed by The Wayoutz "Rat Tales" Logo designed by: Joe Constantine Special thanks: Medford Community Media (2022) lennyvision --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebostonbeat/support2022-12-0143 minThe Boston BeatThe Boston Beat"Boston Beat" Harry Sandler: Drummer For The Legendary Boston Band: "Orpheus""Boston Beat" Harry Sandler: Drummer for the legendary Boston Band: "Orpheus" who, in the 1960's, had huge local hit "Can't Find The Time". Produced & Directed by: Mike Hoban & Lenny Scolletta Edited by: Lenny Scolletta Theme written by: Tom Abbott & Lenny Scolletta, performed by The Wayoutz "Rat Tales" Logo designed by: Joe Constantine Special thanks: Medford Community Media (2022) lennyvision --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebostonbeat/support2022-12-011h 52The Boston BeatThe Boston Beat"Boston Beat" Nancy (DiMucci) Williams: Drummer For The Pandoras"Boston Beat" Nancy (DiMucci) Williams: Drummer for the legendary all female Boston Band: The Pandoras Produced & Directed by: Mike Hoban & Lenny Scolletta Edited by: Lenny Scolletta Theme written by: Tom Abbott & Lenny Scolletta, performed by The Wayoutz "Rat Tales" Logo designed by: Joe Constantine Special thanks: Medford Community Media (2022) lennyvision --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebostonbeat/support2022-12-0152 minThe Boston BeatThe Boston BeatSinger, Songwriter Simon Ritt: "Tavern Tales" Acoustic Set.Singer, Songwriter Simon Ritt: "Tavern Tales" Acoustic Set.  Produced & Directed by: Mike Hoban & Lenny Scolletta Edited by: Lenny Scolletta Theme written by: Tom Abbott & Lenny Scolletta, performed by The Wayoutz "Rat Tales" Logo designed by: Joe Constantine Special thanks: Medford Community Media (2022) lennyvision --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebostonbeat/support2022-12-0142 minThe Boston BeatThe Boston BeatSinger, Songwriter Larry Newman, "Tavern Tales" Acoustic Set."Tavern Tales" Acoustic Set. Singer, Songwriter Larry Newman Produced & Directed by: Mike Hoban & Lenny Scolletta Edited by: Lenny Scolletta Theme written by: Tom Abbott & Lenny Scolletta, performed by The Wayoutz "Rat Tales" Logo designed by: Joe Constantine Special thanks: Medford Community Media (2022) lennyvision --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebostonbeat/support2022-12-0157 minThe Boston BeatThe Boston Beat"Tavern Tales" Acoustic Set. Singer, Songwriter Brain Nolan"Tavern Tales" Acoustic Set. Singer, Songwriter Brain Nolan Produced & Directed by: Mike Hoban & Lenny Scolletta Edited by: Lenny Scolletta Theme written by: Tom Abbott & Lenny Scolletta, performed by The Wayoutz "Rat Tales" Logo designed by: Joe Constantine Special thanks: Medford Community Media (2022) lennyvision --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebostonbeat/support2022-12-0158 minThe Boston BeatThe Boston Beat"Rat Tales - Open Mic" Frank RoweAcoustic set from legendary Guitarist, Singer, Songwriter from Classic Ruins, Frank Rowe. Produced & Directed by: Mike Hoban & Lenny Scolletta Interview: Mike Hoban Edited by: Lenny Scolletta Theme written by: Tom Abbott & Lenny Scolletta, performed by The Wayoutz "Rat Tales" Logo designed by: Joe Constantine Special thanks: Medford Community Media (2022) lennyvision --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebostonbeat/support2022-12-0124 minRat Tales - Boston Rock StoriesRat Tales - Boston Rock Stories"Rat Tales" Liz Borden Interview2022 Interview with Singer, songwriter, bassist for Lizzie Borden & The Axes & currently The Liz Borden Band.Produced & Directed by: Mike Hoban & Lenny ScollettaEdited by: Lenny ScollettaTheme written by: Tom Abbott & Lenny Scolletta, performed by The Wayoutz"Rat Tales" Logo designed by: Joe ConstantineSpecial thanks: Medford Community Media(2021) lennyvision--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/michael-hoban/support2022-03-111h 46Rat Tales - Boston Rock StoriesRat Tales - Boston Rock StoriesJohnny Angel Wendell2021 interview with Guitarist, singer, songwriter of the (City) Thrills, The Blackjacks & Swinging Erudites, Johnny Angel Wendell. Produced & Directed by: Mike Hoban & Lenny ScollettaEdited by: Lenny ScollettaTheme written by: Tom Abbott & Lenny Scolletta, performed by The Wayoutz"Rat Tales" Logo designed by: Joe ConstantineSpecial thanks: Medford Community Media(2021) lennyvision--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/michael-hoban/support2021-12-162h 16Rat Tales - Boston Rock StoriesRat Tales - Boston Rock Stories"Rat Tales" Tim Jackson InterviewThis is a new 2021 interview with Tim Jackson, drummer for many bands & singers including Tom Rush, LaVerne Baker, Jonathan Edwards, The Band That Time Forgot & most notably Robin Lane & The Chartbusters. He Produced & Directed the film "When Things Go Wrong" the story of Robin Lane's life & career. Tim also has a blog & has been featured as an actor in several films including "Chappaquiddick". Produced & Directed by: Mike Hoban & Lenny ScollettaEdited by: Lenny ScollettaTheme written by: Tom Abbott & Lenny Scolletta, performed by The Wayoutz"Rat Tales" Logo designed by: Joe C...2021-08-022h 15Rat Tales - Boston Rock StoriesRat Tales - Boston Rock Stories"Tavern Tales" - Richard Mirsky - Singer, Guitarist, Songwriter.This "Tavern Tales"  episode  features Richard Mirsky - Singer, Guitarist, Songwriter. He has been a fixture on the local scene since the early 80's being a member of many bands including the Wayouts, The Wayoutz, Battery Bridge, Free Movies, The Mirskies, David Arvadon & The Psychopaths & more currently Hixx. He's released 3 groovy solo CD's "Mommy, What's A Mirsky", "Creepy Older Guy" & "Runaway". His set features songs from all 3 CD's as well as some cool Wayoutz classics. Produced & Directed by: Mike Hoban & Lenny ScollettaEdited by: Lenny ScollettaTheme written by: Tom Abbott & Lenny Scolletta, per...2021-06-1048 minRat Tales - Boston Rock StoriesRat Tales - Boston Rock Stories"Rat Tales" - "Cowboy" Mach Bell - Thundertrain - Joe Perry ProjectThis is a new 2021 interview with "Cowboy" Mach Bell, lead singer of 70's Rat favorites, the band Thundertrain & then later the lead singer with the Joe Perry Project. He has recorded seminal LP's with both bands. Mach recently has written a book "Once A Rocker, Always A Rocker" which is a diary of his years with Joe Perry but also tells tales of his days playing the Rat & other Boston clubs. This interview focuses more on his days in Thundertrain & playing the clubs around Boston. Produced & Directed by: Mike Hoban & Lenny ScollettaEdited by: Lenny S...2021-05-062h 08Rat Tales - Boston Rock StoriesRat Tales - Boston Rock Stories"Rat Tales" - Ralph Fatello Interview - The Vinny Band, The Nor'easters, Semper-Fi2021 interview with songwriter and guitarist of The Vinny Band, The Nor'easters & Semper-Fi, Ralph Fatello. Known for their big hits "The Ravioli" & "Why Can't You Say Love", The VINNY BAND played all over Boston and New England and toured through South American and the Caribbean from 1976 to 1984. Their LP "Olas De Sexo" was produced by David Robinson of The Cars.Produced & Directed by: Mike Hoban & Lenny ScollettaEdited by: Lenny ScollettaTheme written by: Tom Abbott & Lenny Scolletta, performed by The Wayoutz"Rat Tales" Logo designed by: Joe Constantine2021-03-091h 57Rat Tales - Boston Rock StoriesRat Tales - Boston Rock Stories"Tavern Tales" - Simon Ritt - The DarlingsSolo acoustic set from co-founder, songwriter for and performer with The Darlings, an award winning Country-Rock band- past winners of The Jim Beam Country Music Talent Search In Nashville, TN.  The Darlings have received a Boston Music Award and In their career have been on the bill with Tom Petty, the Iconic Commander Cody, Jim Lauderdale, Willie Alexander, The Replacements, Lucinda Williams, Junior Brown and many others. In the  1980's Simon was also a member of the Daughters & The Unattached.Produced by: Frank Rowe, Mike Hoban & Lenny ScollettaEdited by: Lenny ScollettaTheme wr...2021-03-0842 minRat Tales - Boston Rock StoriesRat Tales - Boston Rock Stories"Rat Tales" - Barry Marshall - The Marshalls2021 interview with songwriter, producer, musician and drummer for the Marshalls, Barry Marshall. Barry also played, produced & toured with LaVern Baker.Produced & Directed by: Mike Hoban & Lenny ScollettaEdited by: Lenny ScollettaTheme written by: Tom Abbott & Lenny Scolletta, performed by The Wayoutz"Rat Tales" Logo designed by: Joe ConstantineSpecial thanks: Medford Community Media(2021) lennyvision--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/michael-hoban/support2021-01-211h 43Rat Tales - Boston Rock StoriesRat Tales - Boston Rock StoriesRat Radio - Volume 14 - 70's - 90's"Rat Radio" - Volume 14 -  90 mns of the still more coolest local songs from the 70's & Beyond. This volume contains songs from the very cool Asa Brebner Tribute CD "I Am Not Gone" available here: https://www.facebook.com/deltaljn. This volume includes:"Sunshine Blue Skies" (Brebner) - Robin Lane, "Indian Amusement Park" (Brebner) - Classic Ruins, "Every Way The Wind Blowz" -  Lee Lawless, "Let'er Rip" - Thundertrain, "Burnin' Up" - Tom Dickie & The Desires, "Too Many Assholes" - Asa Brebner, "Fine Lovin' Mama" (Brebner) - Billy Connors & The Gator Bros, "Best Friend" - The...2021-01-191h 26Rat Tales - Boston Rock StoriesRat Tales - Boston Rock Stories"Rat Radio" - Volume 11 - 70's & 80's &"Rat Radio" - Volume 11 -  90 mns of the still more coolest local songs from the 70's & Beyond.This volume includes:"Cope" - Gigolo Aunts, "My Town" - The Dawgs, "Mass Ave" - Wille "Loco" Alexander, "Teenage Flu" - The Atlantics, "Something Bad" - The Devotions, "More Than Desire" - Caddilac Heart, "La La La" - Cavedogs, "Lullaby Of Boomland" - Classic Ruins, "Repetition" - Dumptruck, "Not Looking Back" - Lyres, "Max Headroom", - Kenne Highland & His Vatican Sex Kittens, "Nancy Reagen's Head" - Mission Of Burma, "Deliver Me From Idiots" - The Wayouts, "Candy & Suzie"...2020-12-091h 33Rat Tales - Boston Rock StoriesRat Tales - Boston Rock Stories"Rat Radio" - Volume 13 - Lyres/DMZ"Rat Radio" - Volume 13 - Lyres/DMZ. 90 mns of their coolest songs from the 70's & Beyond. This volume includes:"Help You Ann" - Lyres, "Do Not Enter" - DMZ, "Geraldine (I Need Money)" - Lyres, "No Reason To Complain" - Lyres, "Come On Now" - DMZ, "Mighty Ida" - DMZ, "We Sell Soul" - Lyres, "How Can I Make You Mine" - DMZ, "Soapy" - Lyres, "Ball Me Out" - DMZ, "Teenage Head", - DMZ, "Buried Alive" - Lyres, "How Do You Know" - Lyres, "I Confess" - Lyres, "Boy From Nowhere" - DMZ, "Don't G...2020-12-091h 35Rat Tales - Boston Rock StoriesRat Tales - Boston Rock Stories"Rat Radio" - Volume 12 - The Real Kids/John Felice"Rat Radio" - Volume 12 - The Real Kids/John Felice. 90mns of the coolest John Felice songs from the 70's & Beyond. Featuring songs from the Taxi Boys & the Devotions.This volume includes:"All Kindsa Girls" - The Real Kids, "Can't Talk To That Girl" - The Real Kids, "She" - The Real Kids, "Detox Queen" - The Real Kids, "Something Bad" - The Devotions, "Small Town" - The Real Kids, "Common At Noon" - The Real Kids, "Where I Wanna Be" - The Real Kids, "Every Day Is A Saturday" - The Real Kids, "All...2020-12-081h 35The Boston BeatThe Boston BeatBrian Nolan - Singer, Songwriter - Tavern Tales - Open MicAcoustic set from stellar local musician Brian Nolan who played in many local bands over the years and who lately is a vital part of the lively Cajun group, Jiblantos, who are based out of Melrose and play all around the Boston area. Nolan brings bluesy guitar work with deep cut covers and clever original music to his solo sets. Produced by Frank Rowe, Mike Hoban & Lenny Scolletta Directed & Edited by Lenny Scolletta Theme song written by Tom Abbott & Lenny Scolletta & performed by The Wayoutz Special thanks to Medford Community Media...2020-12-0858 minThe Boston BeatThe Boston BeatLarry Newman - Singer, Songwriter - Tavern Tales - Open MicAcoustic set from singer, songwriter Larry Newman. Features original songs & songs from his recently produced Asa Brebner Tribute CD "I Am Not Gone". Produced by Frank Rowe, Mike Hoban & Lenny Scolletta Directed & Edited by Lenny Scolletta Theme song written by Tom Abbott & Lenny Scolletta & performed by The Wayoutz Special thanks to Medford Community Media, Medford, MA --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebostonbeat/support2020-12-0858 minRat Tales - Boston Rock StoriesRat Tales - Boston Rock Stories"Rat Radio" - Volume 10 - 70's, 80's &more90mns of still more of the coolest songs from the 80's & Beyond. This volume includes:"Baby's Off Her Rocker" - The Varmints, "Too Many Assholes" - Asa Brebner, "I Need A Girl" - The Atlantics, "Hurricane Bill" - Big Dipper, "Playground" - Bruce Arnold (Orpheus), "Goodbye To The First Rainy Day" - Ted Meyers (Chamaeleon Church), "First Kiss" - The Upstarts, "Journey To Time" - The Time Beings, "Burnin' Up" - Tom Dickie & The Desires, "Psycho Blond" - Pastiche, "Magic In Her Eyes", - The Trademarks, "I Wasn't Me" - Boys Life, "Bad Sand" - Bound & Gagged, "...2020-12-031h 33Rat Tales - Boston Rock StoriesRat Tales - Boston Rock Stories"Rat Radio" - Volume 9 - More 80's & Beyond90mns of more of the coolest songs from the 80's & Beyond. This volume includes:"We Fight Tonight" - Unnatural Axe, "Reasons For Murder" - Asa Brebner, "Everything's Different Now" - Til Tuesday, "A Little Devotion" - Ad Frank & The Fast Easy Women, "Robert Pollard" - Big Dipper, "Big Radio" - The Crosbees, "Boys Rule" - Switch & Go, "Indian Giver" - Battery Bridge, "Colin's Heroes" - Dambuilders, "Don't Stop Me From Crying" - Berlin Airlift, "Boom", - The Sextons, "The Way I Do" - Steven Paul Perry, "Grey" - Last Stand, Shake The Faith, "Too Much Monkey Business"...2020-12-031h 32Rat Tales - Boston Rock StoriesRat Tales - Boston Rock Stories"Rat Radio" - Volume 8 - More Of The The 70's90mns of more of the coolest songs from the 70's. This volume includes:"Sister Serena" - Dogmatics, "Best Friend" - The Outlets, "Destroyer" - DMZ, "Labatts" - Classic Ruins, "Where'd You Get That Cigarette?" - Infliktors, "Vehicle For Love" - Lou Miami & The Kozmetics, "Don't Wanna Die In My Sleep" - LePeste, "Baby, I Still Need Your Lovin'" - Lyres, "She's Cracked" - The Modern Lovers, "Out On A Date" - Nervous Eaters, "Kenmore Square", - Mach 5, "Now You Know" - The Real Kids, "Moron Rock" - Reddy Teddy, "Sex Substitute" - Unnatural Axe, "Novelty Shoes"...2020-12-021h 32Rat Tales - Boston Rock StoriesRat Tales - Boston Rock Stories"Rat Radio" - Volume 7 - The 70's (mostly)90mns of the coolest songs from the 70's. This volume includes:"Help You Ann" - Lyres, "LonelyHearts" - The Atlantics, "2 Doors Down" - Boys Life, "Heart Attack" - Classic Ruins, "No Place Like Home" - Neighborhoods, "Jackie Onassis" - Human Sexual Response, "Do The Boob" - The Real Kids, "Shot Of Your Love" - The Dawgs, "I Want Sex" - The Boize, "The Plug" - Unnatural Axe, "(Hangin' 10 With) Henrietta", - The Beachmasters, "Terminal Barbershop" - Pastiche, "Circles" - Drezniak, "Substitute" - Ash, "Cry The Night Away" - The Trademarks, "Fascist Lover" - Lou Miami, "If You're...2020-12-021h 29Rat Tales - Boston Rock StoriesRat Tales - Boston Rock StoriesRat Radio - Volume 5 - The 80's & Yonder90 minutes of more of the coolest songs from the coolest Boston bands from the 1980's & Beyonder.This Volume features the following:"Can't Wait Forever (live)" - The Atlantics, "Happiest Days" - Billy 7, "Heroes Of The Dead" - Boys Life, "High Life" - Cadillac Heart "Lover's Day" - Til Tuesday, "The Boy I Work With" - Ed's Redeeming Qualities, "Make Your Mark" - Downbeat 5, "Alive" - Dumptruck, "Stick Ball Kids" - The Elevators, "Front Page Girl" -  Fox Pass, "Last Cadillac On Earth" - The Fools, "You & I Being Together" - Muck & The Mires, "King Of C...2020-11-181h 31Rat Tales - Boston Rock StoriesRat Tales - Boston Rock StoriesRat Radio - Volume 4 - 70's & Beyond90 minutes of more of the coolest songs from the coolest Boston bands from the 1970's & Beyonder.This episode features the following:"Teenage Flu" - The Atlantics, "Move With Me Sister" - The Del Fuegos, "What Does Sex Mean To Me" - Human Sexual Response, "My Ex" - Sex Execs "It's A Night For Beautiful Girls" - The Fools, "Sail Away" - Macey's Parade, "River Of Red" - Xanna Don't, "Transylvania Concubine" - Rasputina, "Indian Giver" - Battery Bridge, "A Little Devotion" - Ad Frank, "Baba Ganhoog" - The Cavedogs, "I've Been Kicked Around" - Downbeat 5, "...2020-11-041h 30Rat Tales - Boston Rock StoriesRat Tales - Boston Rock Stories"Rat Radio" - Volume 3 - 70's & Beyond90 minutes of the coolest songs from the coolest Boston bands from the 1970's & Beyonder.  This episode features the following:"2 Doors Down" - Boys Life, "Thanks For Asking" - Battery Bridge, "Down High" - Third Rail, "That's When I Reach For My Revolver" - Mission Of Burma, "Astral Plane" - Jonathan Richman, "Boston Lullaby" - Pastiche, "The Man I Don't Wanna Be" - Unnatural Axe, "Stuck In The Same Refrain" - The Peter Dayton Band, "Only Breathing" - O Positive, "I'm Really Enthusiastic" - Randy Black, "Lost My Mind" - Robin Lane & The Chartbusters, "Catbird Queen"...2020-11-021h 33Rat Tales - Boston Rock StoriesRat Tales - Boston Rock StoriesFrank Rowe - Classic Ruins - Interview Part TwoFrank Rowe - Classic Ruins - Interview Part Two. All new interview with the singer, guitarist, songwriter for the seminal local rock band Classic Ruins.Produced & Directed by: Mike Hoban & Lenny ScollettaEdited by: Lenny ScollettaTheme written by: Tom Abbott & Lenny Scolletta, performed by The Wayoutz"Rat Tales" Logo designed by: Joe Constantine--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/michael-hoban/support2020-11-021h 25The Boston BeatThe Boston BeatStan Lyness - Satirist, Humorist - Tavern Tales - Open MicAcoustic set from musical satirist, humorist Stan Lyness. Features a bunch of his well known songs including "Time To Take Dad's Guns Away". Produced by Frank Rowe, Mike Hoban & Lenny Scolletta Directed & Edited by Lenny Scolletta Theme song written by Tom Abbott & Lenny Scolletta & performed by The Wayoutz Special thanks to Patrick Gordon & Cat from Medford Community Media, Medford, MA --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebostonbeat/support2020-11-021h 12Rat Tales - Boston Rock StoriesRat Tales - Boston Rock StoriesUnnatural Axe - Interview with Richie Parsons & Tom WhiteInterview with Guitarists & Songwriters Richie Parsons & Tom White of Unnatural Axe."Rat Tales - Boston Rock Stories" is Produced & Directed by: Mike Hoban & Lenny ScollettaEdited by: Lenny ScollettaTheme Song: performed & recorded by: The Wayoutz and composed by Tom Abbott & Lenny Scolletta"Rat Tales" Logo designed by:  Joe ConstantineSpecial thanks: Medford Community Media, Medford, MA--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/michael-hoban/support2020-11-021h 41Rat Tales - Boston Rock StoriesRat Tales - Boston Rock StoriesFrank Rowe - Classic Ruins - Interview Part One...Frank Rowe - Classic Ruins - Interview Part One. All new interview with the singer, guitarist, songwriter for the seminal local rock band Classic Ruins.Produced & Directed by: Mike Hoban & Lenny ScollettaEdited by: Lenny Scolletta"Rat Tales" Logo designed by: Joe ConstantineTheme written by: Tom Abbott & Lenny Scolletta, performed by The Wayoutz--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/michael-hoban/support2020-10-301h 13Rat Tales - Boston Rock StoriesRat Tales - Boston Rock StoriesJJ Rassler - DMZDMZ Guitarist & songwriter JJ Rassler talks about the early/late 70's Boston club scene, forming DMZ, playing at The Rat & other clubs in Boston, recording their LP & much more."Rat Tales - Boston Rock Stories" is Produced & Directed by: Mike Hoban & Lenny ScollettaEdited by: Lenny ScollettaTheme Song:  Composed by Tom Abbott & Lenny Scolletta & Performed & recorded by The Wayoutz "Rat Tales" Logo designed by: Joe ConstantineSpecial thanks: Medford Community Media, Medford, MA--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/michael-hoban/support2020-10-301h 39Rat Tales - Boston Rock StoriesRat Tales - Boston Rock Stories"Rat Radio" Volume 2 - 70's - 80's90 minutes of the coolest songs from the coolest Boston bands from the 1970's & 80's. This episode features the following:"1 & 1 < >"Rat Radio" is Produced by Lenny Scolletta & Mike HobanEdited by Lenny Scolletta"Rat Tales" Logo designed by- Joe Constantine--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/michael-hoban/support2020-10-281h 28Rat Tales - Boston Rock StoriesRat Tales - Boston Rock StoriesRat Radio - Volume One - the 60's90 minutes of the coolest songs from the coolest Boston bands from the 1960's. This episode features the following:"Don't Look Back" - The Remains, "You Got The Power" - Art Of Lovin', "What The New Breed Say" - The Barbarians, "Camilla Is Changing - Chamaeleon Church, "Kickin' It Back To You" - Eagle, "As It Is Before" - Earth Opera, "Come When I Call" - Eden's Children, "Land Of Diana" - The Freebourne, "Feels Like Home" - Front Page Review, "Walkin' & Singin'" - Ill Wind, "Can't Find The Time" - Orpheus, "New Day" - The Pandoras, "Death...2020-10-271h 34Rat Tales - Boston Rock StoriesRat Tales - Boston Rock StoriesTavern Tales - Open Mic - Frank RoweClassic Ruins guitarist & songwriter Frank Rowe plays a great set of his acoustic songs, acoustically. "Tavern Tales -Boston Rock Stories" is Produced & Directed by: Mike Hoban & Lenny ScollettaEdited by: Lenny ScollettaTheme Song: performed & recorded by The Wayoutz and composed by Tom Abbott & Lenny Scolletta"Rat Tales" Logo designed by- Joe ConstantineSpecial thanks: Medford Community Media, Medford, MA--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/michael-hoban/support2020-10-1924 minThe Boston BeatThe Boston BeatMystic Aldermen Of The Sun - Tavern Tales - Open MicOpen Mic set featuring the music of Mystic Aldermen Of The Sun. Features Tom Abbott songwriter, guitarist/bassist for various Boston bands including Wood Sorrell, Radical Cams, The Wayouts, Battery Bridge, Howard & Howard, Submarine Culture, The Crosbees & The Wayoutz, amoungst others. Also features on Bass: Andy Abbott & on Drums: Jeff Abbott, both songwriters & members of the band Holiday Lane who write, record & produce their own songs available on various platforms. Produced, Edited & Directed by Lenny Scolletta Special thanks to Patrick Gordon & Cat from Medford Community Media, Medford, MA --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters...2020-10-1338 minThe Boston BeatThe Boston BeatFrank Rowe Acoustic - Tavern Tales - Open Mic30 minute set from Frank Rowe, singer, guitarist & songwriter from the Boston legends Classic Ruins plays a cool set of his acoustic songs.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebostonbeat/support2020-10-0125 minThe Boston BeatThe Boston BeatClassic Ruins Part 2: Frank Rowe, Billy Borgioli & Carl BiancucciPart 2 featuring interviews with longtime band members Frank Rowe & Carl Biancucci along with an archival interview with the late Billy Borgioli.  Traces the group history from their time as members of The Varmints up to the present. Features song clips from the 2 Varmints CD releases as well as live Classic Ruins songs performed at The Midway & the Cantab. Episode credits: Interview: Mike Hoban Produced by Mike Hoban & Lenny Scolletta Voice Over credits: Scott Catton Theme song written by Tom Abbott Performed by Battery Bridge Editor:  Lenny Scolletta Original Frank Rowe In...2020-02-251h 00The Boston BeatThe Boston BeatTed Dewart & Billy Corelle: Teddy & The Pandas Interview Part TwoPart two of interview with Ted Dewart, guitarist, leader & main songwriter & Billy Corelle, bassist & songwriter from Teddy & The Pandas. They were both interviewed separately. Before they were called Teddy and the Pandas, this Beverly, MA-based, poppy sounding garage quintet was known as the Sensations, formed in 1963 with Al Lawrence (vocals), Billy Corelle (bass), Ralph Cooper (drums), Joe Daly (guitar), and Dick Winters (sax). In short order, keyboardist Dick Guerrette was added, and Winters left, replaced by guitarist Teddy Dewart. Playing mostly covers, along with a few originals, they got plenty of gigs at local school dances. A 1965...2020-01-301h 26The Boston BeatThe Boston BeatTed Dewart & Billy Corelle: Teddy & The Pandas Interview Part OnePart one of interview with Ted Dewart, guitarist, leader & main songwriter & Billy Corelle, bassist & songwriter from Teddy & The Pandas. They were both interviewed separately.  Before they were called Teddy and the Pandas, this Beverly, MA-based, poppy sounding garage quintet was known as the Sensations, formed in 1963 with Al Lawrence (vocals), Billy Corelle (bass), Ralph Cooper (drums), Joe Daly (guitar), and Dick Winters (sax). In short order, keyboardist Dick Guerrette was added, and Winters left, replaced by guitarist Teddy Dewart. Playing mostly covers, along with a few originals, they got plenty of gigs at local school dances. A 1965 v...2020-01-291h 17The Boston BeatThe Boston BeatDavid Arvedon interviews Guitarist, singer, songwriter, Richard Mirsky Part 2Part 2 of interview by local legend & Psychopath David Arvedon who in his own inimitable way interviews local legend, guitarist, singer, songwriter & Creepy Older Guy, Richard Mirsky, who has played in & for many local bands including, The Wayouts, Psychopaths, The Wayoutz, Hixx, Devotions, Nikki Skipper, Love Handle, Free Movies & many more. Produced by David Arvedon & Lenny Scolletta.  Voice Over credits: Scott Catton Theme song written by Tom Abbott, Performed by Battery Bridge Editor:  Lenny Scolletta, Special Thanks: Patrick Gordon & Medford Community Media For more info go to: http://mmone.org Questions? Comments? e.mail: lennys09@verizon.ne...2020-01-091h 10The Boston BeatThe Boston BeatDavid Arvedon Interviews Guitarist, singer, songwriter, Richard Mirsky: Part OneLocal legend & Psychopath David Arvedon interviews local legend, guitarist, singer, songwriter & Creepy Older Guy, Richard Mirsky, who has played in & for many local bands including, The Wayouts, Psychopaths, The Wayoutz, Hixx, Devotions, Nikki Skipper, Love Handle, Free Movies & many more.  Produced by David Arvedon & Lenny Scolletta.  Voice Over credits: Scott Catton Theme song written by Tom Abbott, Performed by Battery Bridge Editor:  Lenny Scolletta, Special Thanks: Patrick Gordon & Medford Community Media For more info go to: http://mmone.org  Questions? Comments? e.mail: lennys09@verizon.net --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod...2020-01-081h 04The Boston BeatThe Boston BeatAll Mod Cons - The Jam Tribute BandInterview with Barry, Glenn & AJ from All Mod Cons - The Jam Tribute Band who are embarking on another UK tour this Oct, 2019. They discuss their 30 years as a band, their past & upcoming tours & how The Jam has affected their lives & careers. Interview: Mike Hoban  Produced by Mike Hoban & Lenny Scolletta  Voice Over credits: Scott Catton Theme song written by Tom Abbott Performed by Battery Bridge Editor:  Lenny Scolletta Special Thanks: Patrick Gordon & Medford Community Media For more info go to: http://mmone.org Questions? Comments? e.mail: lennys09@verizon.net --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com...2019-08-1951 minThe Boston BeatThe Boston BeatUnnatural Axe - Richie Parsons, Tom White, Frank DehlerInterview with the members of Unnatural Axe, singer Richie Parsons, guitarist Tom White, & bassist Frank Dehler. Big in the Boston punk scene in 1978 - ’79 Originally from Dorchester they played all around Boston including The Rat, Cantones, & the Club, as well as CBGB's in NY & festivals in Rome. WBCN DJ Oedipus was an early fan giving generous airplay to its first four-song EP, which included the World War II sci-fi thriller “They Saved Hitler’s Brain.”  Unnatural Axe became New England cult heroes. Alas, stardom eluded them and the members went their separate ways, but occasional reunions have sustained into the new m...2019-06-2156 minThe Boston BeatThe Boston BeatThe Psychopaths - David Arvedon - Part TwoPart Two of Interview with singer/songwriter of the Psychopaths David Arvedon who had a hit in 1967 with "Til The Stroke Of Dawn" a song about Count Dracula. Since then he's recorded a series of LP's & CD's under the Psychopaths name, including "We Lurk", "The White Album", "It Gets Weirder" & most recently "Crabbey Road".  Interview: Mike Hoban  Produced by Mike Hoban & Lenny Scolletta  Voice Over credits: Scott Catton Theme song written by Tom Abbott Performed by Battery Bridge Editor:  Lenny Scolletta Original Video Interview: Lenny Scolletta  Special Thanks: Patrick Gordon & Medford Community Media For more info go to: http...2019-06-201h 02The Boston BeatThe Boston BeatThe Psychopaths - David Arvedon - Part OnePart One of 2 part interview with singer/songwriter of the Psychopaths David Arvedon who had a hit in 1967 with "Til The Stroke Of Dawn" a song about Count Dracula. Since then he's recorded a series of LP's & CD's under the Psychopaths name, including "We Lurk", "The White Album", "It Gets Weirder" & most recently "Crabbey Road".  Interview: Mike Hoban  Produced by Mike Hoban & Lenny Scolletta  Voice Over credits: Scott Catton Theme song written by Tom Abbott Performed by Battery Bridge Editor:  Lenny Scolletta Original Video Interview: Lenny Scolletta  Special Thanks: Patrick Gordon & Medford Community Media For more info go to: h...2019-06-201h 21The Boston BeatThe Boston BeatFox Pass - Jon MaceyInterview with the guitarist and bassist and founding member of Fox Pass. Macey formed Fox Pass in 1972, while still in high school, when he had switched to bass and singing, and met guitarist Mike Roy. The band’s name was a Zappa influence, as it’s a play on words for “faux pas.” and the band’s sound moved into the realms of power pop. The local hit “I Believed” was released, but no record deal followed. In the late 1970s, Macey and Mike Roy left for New York to join up with Tom Dickie and The Desire...2019-06-141h 13The Boston BeatThe Boston BeatThe Freeborne - Nick CarstoiuInterview with Nick Carstoiu, Lead singer & Guitarist from The Freeborne.  The Freeborne was organized from the remnants of two local frat rock groups, the Indigos and the Missing Links. The two groups performed covers of Top 40 radio hits, but key players sought to move on from both bands in hopes of penning original material. From the two bands, the lineup of the Freeborne, a name inspired by the film Born Free, consisted of Bob Margolin (lead guitar), Dave Codd (bass guitar, vocals) Nick Carstoiu (lead singer, rhythm guitar, keyboards), Lew Lipson (drums), and Mike Spiros (keyboards, trumpet), I...2019-06-051h 31The Boston BeatThe Boston BeatBos - Town Mix 3 - the SixtiesSongs & artists in order: "Don't Look Back" - The Remains, "Play It" - Rockin' Ramrods, "Once Upon A Time" - Teddy & The Pandas, "(I Could Write A Book) About My Baby - The Pandoras, "Are You A Boy or Are You A Girl" - The Barbarians, "Maybe More Than You Know - The Lost, "To L.N. - Who Doesn't Know" - The Rising Storm, "The Dream" - Orpheus, "Looking In My Window" - Puff, "Gilded Lamp Of The Cosmos" -  Ultimate Spinach, "People of The Night" - ILL Wind, "But I Must Return To Frenzy" - T...2019-06-0459 minThe Boston BeatThe Boston BeatChamaeleon Church - Ted Myers, Kyle GarrahanInterview with Ted & Kyle from the group which was recorded at the same reunion interview session as the Lost at The Charles Hotel in Cambridge, MA.  Here they talk about forming  Chamaeleon Church & Ted talks about his time later playing with Ultimate Spinach.  There are comments from Willie & Walter from the Lost as well. The Lost broke up in early 1967, Ted Myers, who had been the leader and main songwriter for the band, moved to New York City, where he was soon signed as a songwriter to the publishing company of producer Alan Lorber. Lorber had an ongo...2019-05-2331 minThe Boston BeatThe Boston BeatThe Lost - Willie "Loco" Alexander, Ted Meyers, Kyle Garrahan, Walter Powers IIIInterview with 4 members of The Lost at a reunion lunch several years ago at the Charles Hotel In Cambridge.  They formed at Goddard College in Plainfield, VT, its members — Willie Alexander (vocals, keyboard, percussion), Ted Myers (guitar, vocals), Kyle Garrahan (lead guitar, vocals), Walter Powers III (bass, organ, vocals) and Lee Mason (drums, percussion) — dropping out out to play professionally in Boston after their first semester playing together. They became one of the top local bands in Boston during 1965 and 1966, playing most of the clubs, like the Rathskeller, Where It’s At and, as their final gig in Boston, inaugurat...2019-05-2359 minThe Boston BeatThe Boston BeatThe Beacon Street Union - Dick Weisberg - Part TwoPart 2 of the interview with Dick Weisberg,  the drummer from The Beacon Street Union, one of the 3, along with Orpheus & Ultimate Spinach, known as the main "Bosstown Sound" labeled bands. Formed in the summer of  1966, the band lineup was Keyboardist Bob (Rhodes) Rosenblatt, Wayne Ulaky on  bass,  John Lincoln Wright  on vocals, Paul Tartachny on guitar, and Dick Weisberg on drums. They played many gigs throughout the country featuring  some originals & British blues covers of American blues classics. The band was also  initially heavily influenced by The Yardbirds’ Little Games album and the exploration of “psychedelic” sounds. This episode features songs...2019-05-2144 minThe Boston BeatThe Boston BeatBoston Tea Party Dedication CeremonyBoston Tea Party Dedication Ceremony hosted by Gary Sohmers featuring speeches & interviews with Peter Wolf, Tim Jackson, Dinky Dawson & others.  MMONE celebrated the 40th anniversary of The Boston Tea Party, the legendary 1960s rock ballroom, with a gathering of 100 Boston-area music people on 1/24/17. At that event The Bostonian Society unveiled an historical marker to be placed on the building at 53 Berkeley Street (at the corner of Appleton Street in the South End) which was the original home of the Tea Party. Since 1907 the Society has placed over 140 markers at historic sites, and this was the first time a...2019-05-181h 26The Boston BeatThe Boston BeatILL Wind - Dave KinsmanInterview with Dave Kinsman, drummer for ILL Wind. Boston-based ILL Wind was a familiar band on the college and teen dance circuit in New England and New York during the sixties and early seventies.  The first incarnation featured Ken Frankel on lead guitar, Richard Griggs on guitar, Carey Mann on bass, local folksinger, Judy Bradbury, on lead vocals and Dave Kinsman on drums. The band originally mixed folk/rock and bluegrass. As the band evolved into psychedelia and blues, Judy left the band and was replaced by Conny Devanney who had been singing in New York City and Jersey S...2019-05-181h 09The Boston BeatThe Boston BeatOrpheus - Bruce Arnold - Part Two Part Two of an interview with singer, guitarist, writer of Orpheus. Between 1967 and 1969 this Boston-based soft-rock quartet recorded three well-received albums for MGM, but rose above the label’s hype of the so-called “Bosstown Sound,” a promotion conceived by producer Alan Lorber. The Orpheus lineup included singer/guitarists Bruce Arnold and Jack McKennes, originally a folk duo from Worcester called The Villagers, plus bassist Eric “The Snake” Gulliksen and drummer Harry Sandler. Episode credits: Interview: Mike Hoban  Produced by Mike Hoban & Lenny Scolletta  Voice Over credits: Scott Catton Theme song written by Tom Abbott Performed by Battery Bridge Editor:  Lenny...2019-05-171h 24The Boston BeatThe Boston BeatOrpheus - Bruce Arnold - Part OnePart One of an interview with singer, guitarist, writer of Orpheus. Between 1967 and 1969 this Boston-based soft-rock quartet recorded three well-received albums for MGM, but rose above the label’s hype of the so-called “Bosstown Sound,” a promotion conceived by producer Alan Lorber. The Orpheus lineup included singer/guitarists Bruce Arnold and Jack McKennes, originally a folk duo from Worcester called The Villagers, plus bassist Eric “The Snake” Gulliksen and drummer Harry Sandler.  Episode credits: Interview: Mike Hoban  Produced by Mike Hoban & Lenny Scolletta  Voice Over credits: Scott Catton Theme song written by Tom Abbott Performed by Battery Bridg...2019-05-161h 00The Boston BeatThe Boston BeatClassic Ruins - Frank Rowe, Carl Biancucci, Billy Borgioli & Kenne Highland - Part OneInterviews with longtime band members Frank Rowe & Carl Biancucci along with an archival interview with the late Billy Borgioli. Includes insights from Kenne Highland. Traces the group history from their formation as Baby's Arm up to the release of "Lassie Eats Chicken" LP. Features clips from the "1 + 1 < > Episode credits: Interview: Mike Hoban  Produced by Mike Hoban & Lenny Scolletta  Voice Over credits: Scott Catton Theme song written by Tom Abbott Performed by Battery Bridge Editor:  Lenny Scolletta Original Interview: Glenn Matto Special Thanks: Patrick Gordon & Medford Community Media For more info go to: http://mmone.org Questions? Comments? e.m...2019-05-151h 02The Boston BeatThe Boston BeatThe Boize/Cadillac Heart - Billy Connors InterviewInterview with Billy Connors, writer, guitarist from the Boize who had 2 songs on the legendary "Live At The Rat" LP.  Features clips of songs from that LP as well as songs from his current project, Cadillac Heart & the "Cadillac Heart" CD.  Episode credits: Interview: Mike Hoban  Produced by Mike Hoban & Lenny Scolletta  Voice Over credits: Scott Catton Theme song written by Tom Abbott Performed by Battery Bridge Editor:  Lenny Scolletta Special Thanks: Patrick Gordon & Medford Community Media For more info go to: http://mmone.org Questions? Comments? e.mail: lennys09@verizon.net --- Support this podcast: https...2019-05-1435 minThe Boston BeatThe Boston BeatBos - Town Mix Volume 2Songs & Artists in order of appearance: "Heart Attack" - Classic Ruins, "The Hard Way" - The Varmints, "Sorry, Wrong Number" - The Atlantics, "Bad Ass Bruce" - Third Rail, "I Want Sex" - the Boize, "Creepy Older Guy" - Richard Mirsky, "The Slick Overproduced Commercial Pop Thing" - Butterscott, "I Was" - The Wayoutz, "So Surprised" - Bill Trudell, "Surfin' Ayatollah" - The Beachmasters, "Madison" - Flying A-Holes, "Funky Street" - Probable Cause, "Circles" - Drezniak, "Yellow Monkey Song" - Scott Damgaard, "Lonely Hearts" - The Atlantics, "Ain't No Good" - The Varmints, "The Man I Don't...2019-05-0958 minThe Boston BeatThe Boston BeatBos-Town Mix Volume OneSongs & Artists in order of appearance is as follows: "Angel At My Window" - The Wayoutz, "They Saved Hitler's Brain" - Unnatural Axe, "Hangin' 10 With Henrietta" - The Beachmasters, "Substitute" - Ash, "Hate To Hate" - Richard Mirsky, "Clueless But Cool" - Bill Trudell, "Visions" - The Time Beings, "A Good Guest" - Probable Cause, "I Can Do Without The Blues" - Brian Nolan, "Water In My Hat" - Tom Abbott, "Happiest Days" Billy 7, "My Mustang Knows" - Flying  A - Holes, "She Left Me For A Robot" - Scott Damgaard, "Speed Back To My Baby" - The Donnas, "G...2019-05-0959 minThe Boston BeatThe Boston BeatThe Beacon Street Union - Dick Weisberg - Part OneInterview with Dick Weisberg,  the drummer from The Beacon Street Union, one of the 3, along with Orpheus & Ultimate Spinach, known as the main "Bosstown Sound" labeled bands. Formed in the summer of  1966, the band lineup was Keyboardist Bob (Rhodes) Rosenblatt, Wayne Ulaky on  bass,  John Lincoln Wright  on vocals, Paul Tartachny on guitar, and Dick Weisberg on drums. They played many gigs throughout the country featuring  some originals & British blues covers of American blues classics. The band was also  initially heavily influenced by The Yardbirds’ Little Games album and the exploration of “psychedelic” sounds. This episode features songs from their two criti...2019-05-011h 10The Boston BeatThe Boston BeatThe Barbarians - Victor "Moulty" MoultonInterview with  Victor "Moulty" Moulton, known as "the drummer with a hook", from the Barbarians, from Provincetown. They were one of the first bands to break out of NE with their singles "Are You A Boy Or Are You A Girl" & "Moulty". They also made a notable appearance on the TAMI Show. Features song clips from their LP "The Barbarians".Episode credits: New interview: Mike Hoban  Produced by Harry Sandler, Bill Trudell, Mike Hoban & Lenny Scolletta  Voice Over credits : Scott Catton Theme song written by Tom Abbott Performed by Battery Bridge Editor:  Lenny Scolletta Special Thanks: Patrick Gordon & Medf...2019-05-0155 minThe Boston BeatThe Boston BeatUltimate Spinach - Ian Bruce - DouglasInterview with Ian Bruce - Douglas guitarist, writer & leader of Ultimate Spinach, one of the three main bands known under the "Bosstown Sound" banner. Their debut LP sold over 100,000 copies upon it's release with no single. Features songs from their 2 well received LP's. New interview: Mike Hoban  Produced by Harry Sandler, Mike Hoban & Lenny Scolletta   Sound Engineer: Graham Abraham  Voice Over credits : Scott Catton Theme song written by Tom Abbott Performed by Battery Bridge Editor:  Lenny Scolletta Special Thanks: Patrick Gordon & Medford Community Media Original interview: Lenny Scolletta. For more info: http://mmone.org  Questions? Comments? e.mail: lennys...2019-05-0159 minThe Boston BeatThe Boston BeatOrpheus - Harry Sandler Interview - Part TwoOrpheus - Harry Sandler, drummer from Orpheus, Interview Part 2 Episode credits: New interview: Mike Hoban  Produced by Harry Sandler, Mike Hoban & Lenny Scolletta  Voice Over credits : Scott Catton Theme song written by Tom Abbott Performed by Battery Bridge Editor:  Lenny Scolletta Special Thanks: Patrick Gordon & Medford Community Media Original interview: Lenny Scolletta. For more info: http://mmone.org Questions? Comments? e.mail lennys09@verizon.net --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebostonbeat/support2019-05-0152 minThe Boston BeatThe Boston BeatThe Rising Storm - Bob CohanInterview with Bob Cohan, the guitarist from local legends The Rising Storm. While students at Phillips Academy in Andover, MA they formed a band & in 1967  recorded a brilliant self-produced LP with a run of only 500 copies that went on to become a cult classic, with original & original bootleg  copies now fetching high prices on online auctions. This interview features songs from both the original LP "Calm Before" & their second release, a CD released in 1999,  "Second Wind".    New interview: Mike Hoban  Produced by Harry Sandler, Mike Hoban & Lenny Scolletta  Voice Over credits : Scott Catton Theme song written by Tom Abbott ...2019-05-011h 03The Boston BeatThe Boston BeatOrpheus - Harry Sandler - Part One  Part one of interview with Harry Sandler the drummer with Orpheus. They were one of the 3 main "Bosstown Sound" bands.  The Orpheus lineup included singer/guitarists Bruce Arnold and Jack McKennes, originally a folk duo from Worcester called The Villagers, plus bassist Eric “The Snake” Gulliksen and drummer Harry Sandler. Many of their coolest songs, including "Congress Alley", were written by local songwriter Stephen Martin. In 1967 they scored a big regional hit with "Can't Find The Time" & recorded 3 well received LP's.  Interview: Mike Hoban Produced by Harry Sandler & Lenny Scolletta Voice Over credits : Scott Catton Theme song written by Tom A...2019-05-011h 01The Boston BeatThe Boston BeatScott Damgaard - Part 2Part 2 of interview with local musician Scott Damgaard. He has played solo as well as in several bands including Stained Glass Eye, Buzzsaw Frizbees & The Wayoutz. He's recorded several well received CD's of original music, including his current one "Hidin' Out On Titan". He plays many gigs around the NE area.   Episode credits: Interview: Lenny Scolletta  Produced by Lenny Scolletta  Voice Over credits : Scott Catton Theme song written by Tom Abbott Performed by Battery Bridge Editor:  Lenny Scolletta Special Thanks: Patrick Gordon & Medford Community Media For more info: https...2019-05-011h 04The Boston BeatThe Boston BeatScott Damgaard - Interview Part OnePart one of a two part interview with local musician Scott Damgaard. He's played all over the world & has released several well received CD's including his current one "Hidin' Out On Titan".  Features songs from all of his CD's.    Episode credits: Interview: Lenny Scolletta  Produced by Lenny Scolletta  Voice Over credits : Scott Catton Theme song written by Tom Abbott Performed by Battery Bridge Editor:  Lenny Scolletta Special Thanks: Patrick Gordon & Medford Community Media For more info: https://scottdamgaard.com  Questions? Comments? e.mail: lennys09@verizon.net...2019-05-011h 05The Boston BeatThe Boston BeatThe Rockin' Ramrods - Len CirelliInterview with Len Cirelli, keyboard player for the Rockin' Ramrods. Formed in 1962 they went on to record 8 singles for various labels & opened for the Rolling Stones first US tour in 1965. Various members came & went but the lineup when Len was in the band was Vin Campisi (guitar and vocals, Ronn Campisi (bass and vocals), Lenny Cirelli (organ), Bob Henderson (drums and vocals). Ronn would, in 1968, form another band & record under the name Puff.  New interview: Mike Hoban  Produced by Harry Sandler, Mike Hoban & Lenny Scolletta  Voice Over credits : Scott Catton Theme song written by Tom Abbott Performed by Bat...2019-05-0145 minThe Boston BeatThe Boston BeatCandy Leonard - Author of "Beatleness"Interview with Candy Leonard, author of the book "Beatleness". The book takes a fascinating look at the Beatlemania phenomenon & growing up a Beatles fan in the 60's  through the point of view of their many fans.  Interview: Bill Trudell & Lenny Scolletta  Produced by Bill Trudell & Lenny Scolletta  Voice Over credits : Scott Catton Theme song written by Tom Abbott Performed by Battery Bridge Editor:  Lenny Scolletta Special Thanks: Patrick Gordon & Medford Community Media  Questions? Comments? e.mail: lennys09@verizon.net  --- This episode is sponsored...2019-05-011h 12The Boston BeatThe Boston BeatThe Pandoras - Nancy DiMuro WilliamsInterview with Nancy DiMuro Williams, the drummer for the The Pandoras, one of the first all female groups in the US. The band had some success, including a recording contract and a couple of singles with Liberty Records (“(I Could Write A Book) About My Baby”, b/w “New Day,” “Games” b/w “Don’t Bother”), and gigs that brought them from the Surf in Nantasket, the Rathskeller in Kenmore Square and the Boston Garden, to shows all around the U.S. as well as in Newfoundland and Puerto Rico, opening for acts including The Kingsmen, Dionne Warwick, the Byrds and Gary Lew...2019-05-0158 minThe Boston BeatThe Boston BeatArt Of Lovin' - Johnny LankInterview with Johnny Lank, bassist from Art Of Lovin', who recorded one highly sought after psychedelic/folk LP in 1968. The group — Paul Applebaum (vocals, guitar, chief songwriter), Johnny Lank (bass), Barry Tatelman (saxophone), Gail Winnick (vocals), Sandy Winslow (drums, percussion) — sidestepped MGM’s “Bosstown Sound” circus when they signed with Detroit-based Mainstream Records. Features songs from the LP.  New interview: Mike Hoban  Produced by Harry Sandler, Mike Hoban & Lenny Scolletta  Voice Over credits : Scott Catton Theme song written by Tom Abbott Performed by Battery Bridge Editor:  Lenny Scolletta Special Thanks: Patrick Gordon & Medford Community Media Original interview: Lenny Scolletta.  ...2019-05-0148 min