Derringer Discoveries - A Music Adventure Podcast (Team Derringer)

The featured artist in this episode is Ben Arthur – a New York-based singer, songwriter, novelist, and podcaster – with Virginia roots. Ben is passionate about exploring how inspiration works and how creativity functions and relates to art. Ben strongly believes that art can alleviate people’s suffering and how the connection of art to money by society is a cultural sickness. He spearheads multiple projects that probe the intersection and interplay between literature, music, and visual art.

Ben's SongWriter podcast “turns stories into songs” by pairing literary and musical artists together. Featured artists include Questlove, Joyce Carol Oates, David Gilmour of Pink Floyd, Roxane Gay, Amanda Shires of The Highwomen, Cheryl Strayed, Susan Orlean, Steve Earle, George Saunders, and Katie Melua.

In Ben's Emmy-nominated SongCraft Presents video series, each segment brings together two artists, unknown to each other, to write a song in a three-hour session. From developing the concept and lyrics to its actual composition and arrangement to performance, the artists are challenged to make not a good song, but a great song.

Since 1997, Ben Arthur the musician, has released 10 albums since 1997 and has been featured in Rolling Stone, Forbes, and American Songwriter magazines as well as the New York Times. He has opened for Tori Amos, Shawn Colvin, Bruce Hornsby, Sophie B. Hawkins, Toots & the Maytals, Old 97s, and many years ago, he shared an open mic stage with an up-and-coming artist Charlottesville, Virginia’s very own Dave Matthews.

Join Team Derringer as they delve into Ben's catalog of music, discover the stories behind his songs, and learn about the interesting artists he has featured on his SongWriter podcast.

The playlist for this episode features songs by Ben Arthur, as well as songs by the artists who Ben has opened for or have been featured on his SongWriter podcast. Share the love by streaming and "Liking" this playlist: Check Out Ben Arthur.

Ben Arthur (music): https://open.spotify.com/artist/644AdV1wODFcPeTsReD42j?si=Ox3hYGirS2aCRRqcw0k-yQ

SongWriter podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/2NIf6SDvehslaLb0fyR4Fu?si=04ed7583f349472a

SongCraft Presents: https://www.youtube.com/@SongCraftPresents

Check Out Ben Arthur Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7xKxH8fD4uCgJUzLekylBi?si=af45c242857548ca

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Our theme song, Your Sister's Room, is performed by the band Ho Jo Fro and is available on most digital streaming platforms. 

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In this episode, Team Derringer discusses an artist that was one of the greatest, if not the greatest, of his generation. With his death in April 2016 of a fentanyl overdose, Prince left his fans wondering if he could have ever reclaimed the pinnacle of success he enjoyed during the 1980s. Prince left behind a vault of unreleased music. Prospects of hidden gems reside in Prince’s vault – a literal vault of music beneath his Minneapolis-based Paisley Park Studios – which contains thousands - possibly tens of thousands - of unreleased songs.

Prince’s estate has already begun releasing music found in Prince’s vault. Team Derringer - Laura, Alton, Dave, and Paul - speculates on whether the music lives up to the Purple One’s high standards and whether any rare gems will be uncovered. The Team also weighs in on the re-packaged and re-released live music from Prince’s 1985 concert at the Carrier Dome in Syracuse, New York, “Prince and The Revolution: Live.” From there, the Team debates the merits of live vs. studio albums and each team member shares their favorite live album.

Finally, each member of Team Derringer reveals their favorite Prince song and discusses whether Prince ever Jumped the Shark and, subsequently, Crossed the Rubicon. All songs heard in this episode (except one) can be found on the corresponding Spotify playlist: “Posthumously: Prince.”

Let us know your favorite Prince song! Send your selection - or any feedback that you’d like to share - to feedback@derringerdiscoveries.com. You can also find all our featured playlists, such as the Turnip Music Radio Top 25 on our website. While you’re there, please sign up for our free newsletter!

Subscribe to Derringer Discoveries wherever you listen to podcasts. Doing so lets us know that you enjoy the content and look forward to future episodes. Tell your friends, family, and fellow music lovers about Derringer Discoveries.

Your Sister's Room by Ho Jo Fro is the theme song for Derringer Discoveries and is available on most digital streaming platforms.

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PLANTING FOR THE FUTURE

Dan Friedman, a recording artist and fan of Derringer Discoveries, has established and coordinated a worldwide livestream concert scheduled for October 5, 2024, from 12 PM to 10 PM ET. This event, titled the "Planting for the Future Livestream Concert," is part of his Green Music Program, a non-profit organization.

Access to the full virtual concert is available with a donation of just $10 (US). The Green Music Program will donate the entire amount to two charities: Keep Durham Beautiful in North Carolina [US] and Little Free Trees in Devon, UK.

To obtain ticket access, please proceed to the GoFundMe page for the event.

FEATURED ARTIST

Team Derringer welcomes indie alt-rock artist Indigo Daydream, the musical and film production project of Nick Cheshire from Devon, England, to talk about his upcoming short film "Be the Sunshine," which will debut at the "Planting for the Future Livestream Concert." Nick Cheshire is also the founder of Little Free Trees, a non-profit organization dedicated to distributing and planting trees. Lots and lots of trees! 

The short film and its accompanying soundtrack, "Be the Sunshine," produced by Indigo Daydream will premiere at 2:00 PM ET (7:00 PM BST London) on October 5th.

Derringer Discoveries proudly sponsors the upcoming livestream concert series. Up through October 5th, the day of the concert, we are featuring a series of mini episodes, each spotlighting a unique artist from the live, global event that spans three continents.

The songs featured in this episode (and all episodes connected to the October 5th livestream concert) are included on the following playlist: Planting for the Future Livestream Concert - 5th October 2024.

If you are a recording artist who has obtained ticket access to the concert, we will add a song of yours to the playlist. Contact us at feedback@derringerdiscoveries.com for more information.

The theme song for Derringer Discoveries is Your Sister's Room by Ho Jo Fro.

If you enjoyed this episode, please "Follow" our podcast and tell others about Derringer Discoveries. Find all Derringer Discoveries episodes on our website: www.derringerdiscoveries.com/episodes.

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Thank you for listening to Derringer Discoveries!

 

Oasis, the iconic English rock band, was formed in Manchester in 1991. Led by the Gallagher brothers, Liam and Noel, they became one of the defining acts of the Britpop genre. Their debut album, Definitely Maybe (1994), was a massive success and became the fastest-selling debut album in British history at the time. They followed this with (What's the Story) Morning Glory? (1995), which became one of the best-selling albums of all time and solidified their place in music history.

In a surprising turn of events, Oasis announced a much-anticipated reunion tour in 2025, bringing the Gallagher brothers back together after 15 years. The reunion tour has been met with overwhelming excitement from fans.

Team Derringer welcomes talented UK artist, Alexander Joseph, as their special guest. In this exciting episode, Alex teams up with Laura, Alton, and Paul to dive deep into the legendary Oasis and share his top five favorite tracks by the iconic band. Get ready to ride the Britpop wave and relive the magic of Oasis with Alex's captivating countdown!

INFO and SHOW NOTES: www.derringerdiscoveries.com/079

Check out our "Oasis Inspired" Spotify playlist! It's packed with tracks from Oasis and our special guest Alexander Joseph, along with other artists who share Oasis' vibe.

Not only will you be jamming to some killer tunes, but you'll also be supporting all the artists on the list. Sure, Oasis might not need the extra cash, but the other artists sure do! So, hit play and spread the love!

The theme song for Derringer Discoveries is Your Sister's Room by Ho Jo Fro.

If you enjoyed this episode, please "Follow" our podcast and tell others about Derringer Discoveries. Find all Derringer Discoveries episodes on our website: www.derringerdiscoveries.com/episodes.

You can also follow us on social media: Instagram, Facebook, Threads, and X.  You can also keep up with all things Derringer by signing up for our newsletter. We appreciate every listener! 

Thank you for listening to Derringer Discoveries!

Are you ready for some new music? Eleven of the Top 15 artists are making their first appearance on the Turnip Music Radio Top 25 chart. This month’s chart is filled with artists from Australia, Canada, Germany, Iceland, the United Kingdom, and the United States.

Industry veterans, indie artists, and mainstream acts went head-to-head on this month’s ballot. The Derringer Discoveries listeners voted for their favorites. Who prevailed? Listen in to find out! Team Derringer (Paul, Laura, and Alton) will provide you with a brief bio of each artist and share a snippet (or two) of each song on the chart. 

We’re counting down to the year-end Turnip Music Radio Best of 2023 chart. This month’s #1 song will join 11 other monthly winners on the TMR Best of 2023 chart. Then in December, you will have the opportunity to help select the TMR Best Song of 2023!

Check out all the songs on the Turnip Music Radio Top 25 - September 2023 chart: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1CLzNqR1HEB75ddqSfJ90Z?si=fb66186887cd470c

To submit your song directly to Derringer Discoveries and/or cast vote for your favorite songs for the Turnip Music Radio Top 25 chart, please visit: www.derringerdiscoveries.com/tmr.

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When Bob Marley died on 11 May 1981 at age 36, his star was on the rise.  Since then, he and his Wailers have ascended to mega-superstar status in the world of roots rock reggae.  Take a look on Spotify and you will see that Bob Marley's top songs each have received hundreds of millions of streams, affirmation that his timeless music is beloved worldwide.

Using humor and brotherly love, in this episode, Paul & Dave Derringer take you on a musical journey through the life and legacy of Bob Marley.  Picking their Top 10 favorite Marley songs, Paul & Dave play snippets not only of Marley's originals, but also cover versions by other famous rockers.  Along the way, they tell interesting stories, including the one where Marley gave away several of his songs to Vincent Ford, a friend, in order to keep Ford's soup kitchen open.  Plus, stay to the end to learn what three cherished objects were buried with Marley.

The songs discussed in this episode can be found on the Bob Marley Rocks Spotify playlist.  Please check it out and "like" it.

Also, Turnip Music Radio has launched The TMR Top 25, a countdown of our 25 favorite new (or recent) songs by recording artists worldwide in the genres encompassing pop, alternative, folk, and rock & roll.  Please check it out and click "Like."  Each month, the chart will be updated to reflect the current best of what's new.

Contact Paul & Dave at derringerdiscoveries@gmail.com and "follow" Derringer Discoveries on your favorite digital platform.

The band Ho Jo Fro provides the Derringer Discoveries theme song Your Sister's Room.  In addition, Click here to watch budding director Danny Wagner's Music Box Killer video on YouTube.

Once again, Team Derringer highlights some fresh new bands in this month's countdown episode. Many of the artists are making their first appearance on the Turnip Music Radio Top 25 chart. Find out how the indie-artists fared as they went up against industry heavyweights.   The Turnip Music Radio Top 25 chart is an eclectic mix of music covering multiple genres including singer-songwriter, pop, folk, old-school rock, dance music, adult alternative, and heavy rock. You're sure to find something you'll love. The global slate of songs includes artists from Canada, Australia, Ireland, South Africa, The Netherlands, Iceland, Scotland, England, and the United States.   And Team Derringer has some treats for you coming up soon. We've landed interviews with two of the artists on this month's chart and playlist. Listen in and see if you can figure out which ones!     We’re counting down to the year-end Turnip Music Radio Best of 2023 chart and playlist. This month’s #1 song will join the 11 other monthly winners on the TMR Best of 2023 chart. In December, you will have the opportunity to help select the TMR Best Song of 2023!   Check out all the songs on the Turnip Music Radio Top 25 - October 2023 chart: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1CLzNqR1HEB75ddqSfJ90Z?si=fb66186887cd470c  

To submit your song directly to Derringer Discoveries and/or cast votes for your favorite songs for the Turnip Music Radio Top 25 chart, please visit: www.derringerdiscoveries.com/tmr.

 

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With listeners in 30+ countries and more than 50,000 downloads, this is Team Derringer's promo for Fall of 2023, as we conclude our third year of Derringer Discoveries - A Music Adventure Podcast.  To be followed by a fourth year!

If you would like to lend your voice to our promos, stingers, and voiceovers, contact us at derringerdiscoveries.com.

 

Using humor, unique insights, and brotherly love, in this Part A episode with help from Special Guest Alton, The Derringer Brothers - Paul & Dave - discuss Fleetwood Mac's first seven years as a band right up until the phenomenal addition of Lindsey Buckingham and Stevie Nicks.

With plenty of first loves and memory-fests including Dave's very own wrestling song and Paul's fascination with the Bermuda Triangle, they also manage to provide helpful insight about the 10 Fleetwood Mac albums and various singles released from 1967 to 1974, celebrating the Peter Green years followed by the Bob Welch years and the rise of Christine McVie.

Along the way, they tell the strange, almost unbelievable tale of how Mick Fleetwood and John McVie had to sue their manager to reclaim the band's name and how, after failing to sniff the charts for nine singles in a row, they almost called it quits right before the stars aligned and they began their incredible ascent to superstardom status.  These true-life tales are uniquely spun by The Derringer Brothers and any concerns about "jumping the shark" are held at bay until Part B.

The songs in this episode are featured on Fleetwood Mac Won't Stop Playlist - Derringer Discoveries.

Contact Paul & Dave at derringerdiscoveries@gmail.com and follow Derringer Discoveries on your favorite digital platform.

Derringer Discoveries' theme song, Your Sister's Room, is by the band Ho Jo Fro.  The post-episode playout features a snippet of the song Crazy Kellyanne, a new single by Ho Jo Fro released in 2021.   Support a struggling artist by adding a song or two of theirs to your favorite playlist!

 

How long is too long?  In Episode 28, Derringer Discoveries covered a band that reunited with all four original members after a 40-year break.  Now, for this episode, the band under the microscope is Creedence Clearwater Revival, also known as Creedence or CCR.  They have been separated for 50 years!

CCR's line-up was Tom Fogerty, John Fogerty, Stu Cook, and Doug "Cosmo" Clifford.  Tom was John's older brother.  CCR broke up in 1972, not long after Tom quit the band.

Even though they have not been a functioning band for 50 years, they are still one of the Top 300 bands in the world, based on Spotify listeners.  Without a doubt, you will know their songs.  They even had a hit with Marvin Gaye's "I Heard It Through the Grapevine" from their biggest selling album, Cosmo's Factory.

Tom has been dead since 1990.  The other three have been estranged since 1972.  In this episode, Team Derringer - Laura, Alton, Paul, and Dave - undertake five tasks: (1) A countdown of seven fantastic CCR songs spanning their seven albums; (2) Disclosure of CCR's #1 song, according to Spotify listeners; (3) Did they Jump the Shark; (4) Did they Cross the Rubicon; and (5) Will they reunite?

Stay for the Post Episode Bonus as Team Derringer conducts an exclusive interview with Neil Richards of the UK-based band The Carousels who have been together with the same four members since 1994.  Hear snippets of some of The Carousel's best songs, as selected by Derringer Discoveries.  We also uncover the compelling stories behind the songs as told by Neil.

Today's playlist featuring all of the songs discussed or mentioned in this episode can be found at Will Creedence Reunite?

Team Derringer wants to hear from you! Send your comments to us at feedback@derringerdiscoveries.com. You can also find all our featured playlists, such as the Turnip Music Radio Top 25, on our website: www.derringerdiscoveries.com. While you’re there, be sure to sign up for our free newsletter!

Please subscribe to Derringer Discoveries wherever you listen to podcasts. Doing so lets us know that you enjoy the content and look forward to future episodes. Tell your friends, family, and fellow music lovers about Derringer Discoveries.

Your Sister's Room by Ho Jo Fro is the theme song for Derringer Discoveries and is available on most digital streaming platforms.

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Using humor, unique insights, and brotherly love, The Derringer Brothers debate the merits of John Cougar compared with John Mellencamp.  Dave fights for Cougar while Paul defends Mellencamp.  Along the way, they discuss John's best songs and albums; his 35+ years spearheading Farm Aid; and whether or not John jumped the shark!

The songs in this episode are featured on Cougar & Mellecamp's Best Playlist - Derringer Discoveries #007.

Contact Paul & Dave at derringerdiscoveries@gmail.com and follow Derringer Discoveries on your favorite digital platform.

Derringer Discoveries' theme song, Your Sister's Room, is by the band Ho Jo Fro.  The post-episode playout also features a snippet of the song Brother from Ho Jo Fro's 2019 album Hope Springs Eternal.  Support a struggling artist by adding a song or two of theirs to your favorite playlist!

In this Derringer Discoveries Rising Star episode, we highlight powerhouse singer Erin Lunsford and her terrific band, The Wildfire. Erin & The Wildfire are gaining fans and followers up and down the East Coast and beyond with their awesome vocals, excellent musicianship, positive messages, and high energy live shows.

Erin grew up in a small town in southwestern Virginia playing music around the area with her mom, a guitar teacher. It was while she attended the University of Virginia in Charlottesville that she met her future friends and bandmates.

Seeking a larger market, the group eventually moved to Richmond, Virginia, and still considers the city their home base. Erin & The Wildfire are veterans of mid-Atlantic music festivals having RoosterWalk, FloydFest, and the LOCK’N Festival. They have shared NPR’s Mountain Stage with many notable acts.

Their much-anticipated sophomore album, Touch Feely, is scheduled to drop on April 1, 2022. (We're not kidding!) Many of the songs on the album are deeply personal and will resonate with a great deal of listeners. The band focuses on self-acceptance, body positivity, and life happiness through their catchy, uplifting songs. Fans of soul, R&B, disco-funk, and indie-pop won't find a better catalog of music!

The band consists of:

• Erin Lunsford, vocals
• Ryan Lipps, guitar
• Nick Quillen, drums
• Matt Wood, bass
• Stephen Roach, keyboards

All songs mentioned in this episode can be found on the Spotify playlist: Rising Star – Erin & The Wildfire.

Send your comments to us at feedback@derringerdiscoveries.com. You can also find all our featured playlists, such as the Turnip Music Radio Top 25, on our website: www.derringerdiscoveries.com. While you’re there, please sign up for our free newsletter!

Please subscribe to Derringer Discoveries wherever you listen to podcasts. Doing so lets us know that you enjoy the content and look forward to future episodes. Tell your friends, family, and fellow music lovers about Derringer Discoveries.

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In this episode, Team Derringer - Laura, Alton, Dave, and Paul - commemorates the recent 50th Anniversary re-release of The Doors' classic album: L.A. Woman.  Many listeners will readily know the hits from that album: "Love Her Madly" and "Riders on the Storm."  Plus, the catch phrase Mister mojo risin' from the title track.

But Derringer Discoveries decides to forego an exploration of The Doors in favor of focusing on an L.A. alternative rock band called Livingmore, featuring Alex Moore and Spencer Livingston, with Mike Schadel on drums.  Alex gave Derringer Discoveries two exclusive interviews, providing fascinating insight into Livingmore's songwriting process.

As a result, Livingmore supersedes The Doors, becoming the featured artist for Episode 35.  And Alex turns Team Derringer onto other L.A.-based recording artists, such as Jen de la Osa of the band Aloud and a Janis Joplin-esque rocker who goes by the moniker MAWD (real name Madeline Mathews).  Then, there's the other L.A.-based women who have been featured on playlists created and promoted by Derringer Discoveries and Turnip Music Radio.

In this episode, no one Jumps the Shark and no one Crosses the Rubicon.  Instead, today is a countdown of Team Derringers' five favorite songs by Livingmore, with commentary on each song provided by Alex.

As promised in the episode, we are including the link to the video of Livingmore's song, Little Bird: https://youtu.be/O3or8MaFnZQ.

All of the songs mentioned in this episode can be found on the accompanying Spotify playlist: L.A. Women.  "Liking" the playlist helps Derringer Discoveries and streaming the playlist generates royalties payable by Spotify to every artist featured on the playlist.

Send your comments to us at feedback@derringerdiscoveries.com. You can also find all our featured playlists, such as the Turnip Music Radio Top 25, on our website: www.derringerdiscoveries.com. While you’re there, please sign up for our free newsletter!

Subscribe to Derringer Discoveries wherever you listen to podcasts. Doing so lets us know that you enjoy the content and look forward to future episodes. Tell your friends, family, and fellow music lovers about Derringer Discoveries.

Your Sister's Room by Ho Jo Fro is the theme song for Derringer Discoveries and is available on most digital streaming platforms.

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Al Stewart is widely known for Year of the Cat and Time Passages, but he has given the world so much more:

Al taught us about the complexities and pitfalls of love;

Al introduced us to interesting historical figures such as Nostradamus whose only book, first published in 1555, still captivates us today; and

Most importantly, Al taught Paul Derringer enough about World War II to get him through high school history with a solid B.

In this episode, The Derringer Brothers take you on a journey that goes beyond Al's big hits.  They connect Al to Kurt Vonnegut and Slaughterhouse Five.  They play snippets of Al's epic Love Chronicles featuring Jimmy Page and Jon Paul Jones of Led Zeppelin.  They even discuss the 450 year-old saying "All is Fair in Love and War" while tying it to a classic Al Stewart song.

Will you be entertained? Hopefully, yes! Will Dave Derringer agree with any of Paul Derringer's Top 10 picks or will they need to invoke Dave Mason's We Just Disagree? Listen up and find out!

And when all is said and done, after more than 54 years in the music business, has Al Stewart Jumped the Shark? Has he Crossed the Rubicon? Stay to the end and find out!

The songs discussed in this episode can be found on the Al Stewart Taught Me Everything Spotify playlist.

In addition, please visit the Turnip Music Radio (TMR) Top 25, a music chart by Derringer Discoveries, available on Spotify. Updated monthly, this chart reflects our current 25 favorite, new songs by recording artists worldwide with a focus on fresh folk, adult rock, alternative rock, rock & roll, and power pop. Click “Like” (the heart icon) to follow the Turnip Music Radio (TMR) Top 25.

The Derringer Brothers want to hear from you!  Send us your feedback at feedback@derringerdiscoveries.com – you may hear your comments read on a future episode of Derringer Discoveries!  Keep listening!

Please be sure to subscribe to Derringer Discoveries. This lets the providers know that you enjoy the content and look forward to future episodes. Be sure to tell your friends, family, and fellow music-lovers about our podcast.

Your Sister's Room by Ho Jo Fro is the theme song for Derringer Discoveries and is available for streaming on most platforms.

Artists from around the world have landed on The Turnip Music Radio Top 25 for November 2023. This episode features musicians from Australia, Japan, Italy, Czechia, Canada, and the United States. Some of these performers have been creating music for years while others have just recently begun releasing their works of art.

Join Team Derringer as they provide a brief glimpse into the artists on the chart and share with you a snippet (or two) of each performer’s creation. Listen in to find out how the up-and-coming artists fared against the seasoned veterans.

The Turnip Music Radio Top 25 chart is an eclectic mix of music covering multiple genres including singer-songwriter, pop, folk, old-school rock, dance music, adult alternative, and heavy rock. You're sure to find something you'll love.

After this month, only one spot will remain on the year-end Turnip Music Radio Best of 2023 chart and playlist. This month’s #1 song will join the 11 other monthly winners on the TMR Best of 2023 chart. In December, you will have the opportunity to help select Song of the Year 2023! If you would like to be notified when voting opens, please make sure that you subscribe to our newsletter: www.derringerdiscoveries.com/subscribe. You can help us choose Song of the Year 2023!

Check out all the songs on the Turnip Music Radio Top 25 - November 2023 chart: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1CLzNqR1HEB75ddqSfJ90Z?si=fb66186887cd470c

To submit your song directly to Derringer Discoveries and/or cast votes for your favorite songs for the Turnip Music Radio Top 25 chart, please visit: www.derringerdiscoveries.com/tmr.

Turnip Music Radio is the music curation, playlist creation, and artist promotion affiliate of Derringer Discoveries – a music adventure podcast.

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In this episode, Team Derringer shows support for Ukraine by sharing some of Ukraine's excellent rock and pop music with our listeners.

With much appreciated help from Kyiv-based recording artist Pasha Black, Team Derringer starts with Ukraine's two Eurovision winners, one from 2004 and the other from 2016.  Then, the Derringers reveal seven compelling Ukrainian Songs by seven Ukrainian recording artists, along with interesting insight on each featured artist and song.

In this episode, we all come together to listen to and support Ukraine.  No one will Jump the Shark and no one will Cross the Rubicon.  And since we are featuring nine Ukrainian recording artists (two Eurovision winners plus seven others), there is no Post-Episode Bonus.

It goes without saying that there is more fantastic music coming from Ukraine than can be covered in a single episode.  Thus, Derringer Discoveries has created our Listening to Ukraine playlist, which contains not only songs featured in this episode, but also other terrific songs by Ukrainian recording artists.

If you are a Ukrainian recording artist who has listened to this episode and want to be included on our Listening to Ukraine playlist, you can submit one of your best songs to us at feedback@derringerdiscoveries.com. Please include a Spotify link to the song to be considered for inclusion on the playlist.  If you are a non-Ukrainian recording artist who has listened to this episode and want to show support for Ukraine, you can contact us at the same feedback link to be considered for inclusion on our Artists for Ukraine playlist.

Send your comments to us at feedback@derringerdiscoveries.com. You can also find all our featured playlists, such as the Turnip Music Radio Top 25, on our website: www.derringerdiscoveries.com. While you’re there, please sign up for our free newsletter!

Please subscribe to Derringer Discoveries wherever you listen to podcasts. Doing so lets us know that you enjoy the content and look forward to future episodes. Tell your friends, family, and fellow music lovers about Derringer Discoveries.

Your Sister's Room by Ho Jo Fro is the theme song for Derringer Discoveries and is available on most digital streaming platforms.

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FEATURED ARTIST

In this episode, Team Derringer features At the Starlight, a South Florida-based indie rock quartet with members hailing from Cuba, Israel, Puerto Rico, and the state of Montana!

The band At the Starlight derived their name from a song lyric by another group, which goes, "Throwing rocks at the starlight." The guitarist, Dari, was fond of the phrase and proposed it to the other band members—Anabel, Jino, and Jeremy—who agreed on it through a vote. Born from a chance online encounter, the band has grown and evolved to include some of the simplicity and polish associated with pop-rock while maintaining ties to folk influences from its roots.

PLANTING FOR THE FUTURE

Dan Friedman, a recording artist and fan of Derringer Discoveries, has established and coordinated a worldwide livestream concert scheduled for October 5, 2024, from 12 PM to 10 PM ET. This event, titled the "Planting for the Future Livestream Concert," is part of his Green Music Program, a non-profit organization.

Access to the full virtual concert is available with a donation of just $10 (US). The Green Music Program will donate the entire amount to two charities: Keep Durham Beautiful in North Carolina [US] and Little Free Trees in Devon, UK.

To obtain ticket access, please proceed to the GoFundMe page for the event.

Here is the Eastern Time (ET) schedule for the Livestream concert on Oct 5th:

12:00 PM - DUEL NATIVE, from Australia performing "live" from the UK

1:00 PM - Gabrielle Ornate performing "live" from London, UK

2:00 PM - Indigo Daydream debuting his new film and song "Be the Sunshine"

                 From London, UK

3:00 PM - Adia Clark Lay performing "live" from Boston, MA, US

4:00 PM - At the Starlight performing "live" from South Florida, US

5:00 PM - Lina Cooper performing "live" from Los Angeles, CA, US

6-8:30 PM - Concert Break

8:30 PM - Michael Daughtry performing "live" from North Carolina, US

9:30 PM - Agaaze performing "live" from Michigan, US

12:00 AM - Elephants of Style performing "live" from the West Coast, US

If you are a recording artist who has obtained ticket access to the concert, we will add a song of yours to the playlist. Contact us at feedback@derringerdiscoveries.com for more information.

The theme song for Derringer Discoveries is Your Sister's Room by Ho Jo Fro.

If you enjoyed this episode, please "Follow" our podcast and tell others about Derringer Discoveries. Find all Derringer Discoveries episodes on our website: www.derringerdiscoveries.com/episodes.

You can also follow us on social media: Instagram, Facebook, Threads, and X and sign up for our newsletter. We appreciate every listener! 

Thank you for listening to Derringer Discoveries!

Musicians from Italy to Los Angeles, California (US), debut on Turnip Music Radio's Top 25 for August 2022. Team Derringer (Paul, Laura, Dave, and Alton) recaps the TMR Top 25 Number One hits for 2022 and introduces you to the New York City based band that captured the coveted #1 spot on the Turnip Music Radio Top for August 2022.

For the second month in a row, Team Derringer is publishing the monthly Top 10 Countdown episode featuring song snippets and background information on the bands behind the top ten songs on the TMR Top 25 chart.

Each month, Derringer Discoveries publishes the Turnip Music Radio (TMR) Top 25 chart featuring new songs voted on by our Turnip Tillers (i.e., special listeners), as selected from our TMR Compelling & New playlist.

The songs on Compelling & New come to us three ways: (1) as direct submissions at our derringerdiscoveries.com website; (2) as submissions via Soundplate.com (UK), and (3) as recommendations made by our Turnip Tillers.

Anyone submitting a song recommendation for Compelling & New will need to first subscribe to our free newsletter, easily done at our website derringerdiscoveries.com.

The #1 song from each month for 2022 will become a finalist for Turnip Music Radio Song of the Year 2022. In December, we will submit a ballot to our Turnip Tillers containing the twelve #1 songs from 2022 and the Tillers will choose the winner.

If you want to become a Turnip Tiller, please apply at our website.

Send your comments to us at feedback@derringerdiscoveries.com. You can also find all our featured playlists, such as the Turnip Music Radio Top 25, on our website: www.derringerdiscoveries.com. While you’re there, please sign up for our free newsletter!

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Indifference by Ho Jo Fro is the theme song for the TMR Top 10 Countdown and is available on most digital streaming platforms.

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For over 40 years, the band Rush defined progressive rock. Often far from the mainstream, they made their own way by pushing back against management, the record industry, and even their own fans.

In this episode, Derringer Discoveries welcomes longtime friend and Rush super-fan, John B. Derringer (via Zoom) to help the team discuss what the surviving members of Rush, Alex Lifeson and Geddy Lee, have been doing since the passing of their long-time drummer and lyricist, Neil Peart. Also, Team Derringer chooses their favorite Rush songs from the band’s immense catalog and Rush aficionado, John B. Derringer weighs in on each member’s selection. John even shares a couple of his favorites as well!

Post Episode Bonus: MAIAH WYNNE

In March of 2022, Derringer Discoveries had the privilege of interviewing Maiah Wynne, a talented singer/songwriter/actor and, most recently, lead singer of Envy of None! Originally intended to be a loosely knit musical collaboration between Maiah Wynne and former Coney Hatch bassist, Andy Curran, the project soon grew into a full-fledged band once Curran’s friend and former Rush guitarist, Alex Lifeson, joined the band.

Team Derringer interviewed Maiah just prior to the release of Envy of None’s eponymous album. Maiah joined Derringer Discoveries via Zoom from a remote town in Montana where she was on the set of a movie in production.

Her original songs, collaborations, and covers run the gamut of indie-ballads to heavy hard rock. Maiah has won many national and international contests during her career and has developed songs and videos in support of the Apollo moon landing, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) Education for young boys and girls as well as such worthy causes as mental health awareness and MMIW USA (Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women USA).

In this episode, you'll hear how Maiah got started as a musician, about her David vs. Goliath battle with Lionsgate Entertainment Corporation, and her plans to release an upcoming album of her own original compositions.

Help Maiah in her quest to return her videos to YouTube! To show your support for the work Maiah has done on her fan-composed music and videos for the Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes (the prequel to The Hunger Games), please sign the on-line petition. [Editor: Petition no longer on-line. See below.]

 

UPDATE! On 21 Jun 2022, we heard from Maiah:

 

"[W]e've reached an agreement with Lionsgate, part of that agreement was to take down the petition against them... so the videos are back up and the songs are gone from everywhere else (except our Patreon!)"

You can hear Maiah provide her own update on YouTube!

 

All songs in this episode can be found on the Derringer Discoveries Spotify playlist: Life After Rush.

If you like what you hear, please subscribe to Derringer Discoveries wherever you listen to podcasts. Doing so lets us know that you enjoy our content and look forward to future episodes. Tell your friends, family, and fellow music lovers about Derringer Discoveries.

Uncover more information about the artists featured on our podcast by visiting www.derringerdiscoveries.com. Let us hear from you! Send your comments to us at feedback@derringerdiscoveries.com. While you’re there, please sign up for our free newsletter!

Your Sister's Room by Ho Jo Fro is the theme song for Derringer Discoveries and is available on most digital streaming platforms.

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Team Derringer returns with their monthly countdown episode of the Top 15 songs from the Turnip Music Radio Top 25 for April 2023. Appearing on the chart are artists representing the United States, the United Kingdom, the Republic of Ireland, Japan, Austria, and South Africa.

Eleven of the Top 15 artists make their first appearance on the Turnip Music Radio Top 25. The slate includes industry veterans and fresh new indie artists – even a semi-fictional band that contains a member descended from rock and roll royalty.

With listeners in more than 30 countries, the hosts of Derringer Discoveries (Laura, Paul, Alton, and Dave - a.k.a. Team Derringer) provide intriguing music snippets along with artist profiles for each of the Top 15 entries on the chart. Be sure to check out all the fantastic entries on this month's Turnip Music Radio Top 25.

Listen to Paul Derringer’s interview with Jon Tyler Wiley and Eddie Dickerson of the band Jon Tyler Wiley & His Virginia Choir at our website: https://www.derringerdiscoveries.com/jon-tyler-wiley-interview

To hear all the songs featured on the Turnip Music Radio Top 25 chart for April 2023, please check out the following Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1CLzNqR1HEB75ddqSfJ90Z?si=e4981635e6614a9f

Listen to this TMR Top 25 Countdown Episode on your favorite podcast platform: https://pod.link/derringerdiscoveries

For more information about Derringer Discoveries, Team Derringer, and/or Turnip Music Radio, please visit: https://www.derringerdiscoveries.com

Please share our podcast with others. Let us know what you think of this episode on one of our social media channels: Instagram, Facebook, and/or Twitter. You can even drop us an email at feedback@derringerdiscoveries.com. We'd love to hear from you!

Thanks for listening to Derringer Discoveries - A Music Adventure Podcast.

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While the world has watched in horror at Russia’s evil invasion of Ukraine, the people of Ukraine fight for victory but wish for peace. Still, out of the chaos of war comes compelling music.

In this episode, Team Derringer had the honor and pleasure of interviewing a Kyiv-based rock band, In.Vade, featuring guitarist-producer Ilia Kaplunenko and vocalist Elisabeth (Lisa) Shefer. The interview took place via Zoom on September 5, 2022. At the time of our interview, the war was relatively distant from Kyiv; however, since then, Russia has launched artillery into civilian areas of major Ukrainian cities, including Kyiv.

Team Derringer (Paul, Laura, Alton, and Dave) share their top five songs by In.Vade while Ilia and Lisa reveal the history and creative processes behind creating their music. Hear their musical influences and learn how they even wrote a song with plans for a major Ukrainian artist to sing and record with them… unbeknownst to him at the time.

Please join all of us here at Derringer Discoveries in praying for safety and peace for the people of Ukraine and especially for our friends, Ilia and Lisa.

Learn more about In.Vade and link to their videos here: https://socprofile.com/in.vade/

Contact Derringer Discoveries at our website: www.derringerdiscoveries.com.

Derringer Discoveries Episode 31: Listening to Ukraine: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4rSfdGl3Yh4w6eZAks08ZT?si=3316a409b6c64805

Derringer Discoveries Artists for Ukraine playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/31NHjQGfPhhp1wDxYAj6jq?si=f302777d5248427d

Please subscribe to Derringer Discoveries on your favorite podcast platform. By doing so, you’ll never miss a future episode. And do us a favor, tell your friends, family, and fellow music lovers about Derringer Discoveries. Many thanks!

Our theme song, Your Sister's Room by the band Ho Jo Fro, is available on most digital streaming platforms.

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This month’s Turnip Music Radio Top 25 music chart is comprised of a global pool of exceedingly talented artists ranging from undiscovered gems to universally recognized names in the music industry.

Discover which artists land in the Top 10 positions of the Turnip Music Radio Top 25 music chart for October 2022. Will your favorite seize the coveted Number One spot? Listen in as Team Derringer counts down the Top 10 songs and shares artist feedback from London-based Si Connelly and an up-and-coming artist out of Oakland (California), Caitlin Cobb-Vialet. Hear song snippets and artist backgrounds for the top ten songs on the Turnip Music Radio Top 25 for October 2022.

Every month, Turnip Music Radio, a Derringer Discoveries-affiliated music curator, publishes the Turnip Music Radio Top 25 Spotify music chart that reflects our current 25 favorite new songs by recording artists worldwide. The TMR Top 25 focuses on fresh folk, adult rock, alternative rock, rock & roll, and power pop. The chart is populated each month with fresh new music as voted on by our global panel of esteemed music critics known as the Turnip Tillers (a.k.a. "The Tillers"). Each month The Tillers select new music, chosen from the TMR Compelling & New playlist, to promote to the TMR Top 25.

Visit our website for more information about Turnip Music Radio: www.derringerdiscoveries.com/tmr.

The Turnip Music Radio Top 25 playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1CLzNqR1HEB75ddqSfJ90Z?si=e4981635e6614a9f

Check out our monthly #1 songs by streaming the Turnip Music Radio Best of 2022 playlist.

Thanks for listening to Derringer Discoveries!

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It's December 2022 and Team Derringer is celebrating two years of Derringer Discoveries (DD) - A Music Adventure Podcast.

To help celebrate, 11 listeners from around the world share their favorite DD episode and reveal which Derringer - Laura, Paul, Alton, or Dave - they would take to a concert and which concert would it be.

Join us as our listeners take us back in time to 11 memorable concerts, including 1969 Woodstock and 1985 Live Aid.  Hear numerous music snippets along the way and learn about the Derringer Rulebook and Derringer Tower.  Do they exist?

Derringer Discoveries is celebrating two years, 20,000+ downloads, listeners in 30+ countries, and 48 episodes, including 7 Turnip Music Radio (TMR) monthly countdowns.

Stay tuned for our Best of 2022 episode, scheduled for a 24 December 2022 release, to find out which song the Turnip Tillers will vote as the #1 song of 2022.  You can hear all the candidates right now on the Turnip Music Radio Best of 2022 playlist!

Here’s a little background: Every month, Turnip Music Radio, a Derringer Discoveries-affiliated music curator, publishes the Turnip Music Radio Top 25 Spotify music chart that reflects our current 25 favorite new songs by recording artists worldwide. The TMR Top 25 focuses on fresh folk, adult rock, alternative rock, rock & roll, and power pop. The chart is populated each month with fresh new music as voted on by our global panel of esteemed music critics known as the Turnip Tillers (a.k.a. "The Tillers"). Each month The Tillers select new music, chosen from the TMR Compelling & New playlist, to promote to the TMR Top 25.

So, you think you know music? Why not join our illustrious (but motley) crew of music aficionados? You can apply to join the ranks of the Turnip Tillers! To do so, simply go to www.derringerdiscoveries.com/tiller-about and tell us a little about yourself.

For more information about Turnip Music Radio, visit our website: www.derringerdiscoveries.com/tmr.

The Turnip Music Radio Top 25 playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1CLzNqR1HEB75ddqSfJ90Z?si=e4981635e6614a9f

Please subscribe to the Derringer Discoveries podcast so you’ll never miss an episode. You can also find us on the web at www.derringerdiscoveries.com and on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. Thanks for listening to Derringer Discoveries!

Our theme song, Your Sister's Room by the band Ho Jo Fro, is available on most digital streaming platforms. 

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Carole King stands out as one of the most talented songwriters of her era. Not only is she a gifted performer in her own right, but her music has also been coveted by superstars such as James Taylor and Aretha Franklin. Her compositions have remained timeless, enjoying widespread popularity for over five decades. Boasting more than 5 million monthly listeners on Spotify alone, the enduring attraction of Carole King's music is evident. Team Derringer welcomes the talented Victoria BeeBee as their special guest to delve into Carole King's iconic music. 

Victoria is a multi-talented and gifted singer, songwriter, recording artist, producer, and vocal instructor from London, England. (And wow, does she have some pipes!) Victoria joins hosts Laura, Alton, and Paul to navigate through her favorite selections from Carole King's extensive repertoire.

Victoria recounts her global touring experiences with Steve Harley & Cockney Rebel, offering a glimpse into life as a Cockney Rebel. For a peek of Victoria's Cockney Rebel days, visit the detailed show notes of this episode at www.derringerdiscoveries.com/073. Also in this episode, you'll also discover how Victoria's transatlantic collaboration with songwriters Marvin Conan and Brian Muni, led to their composition winning the songwriting contest for the Special Olympics.

We laughed, we cried, and we had a rollicking good time with this episode. We think you will too!

Victoria BeeBee: www.victoriabeebee.com

Instagram: @victoriabeebeemusic

Website: www.derringerdiscoveries.com

The theme song for Derringer Discoveries is Your Sister's Room by Ho Jo Fro.

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PLANTING FOR THE FUTURE

Dan Friedman, a full-time environmentalist, part-time musician, and fan of Derringer Discoveries, has established and coordinated a worldwide livestream concert scheduled for October 5, 2024, from 12 PM to 10 PM ET. This event, titled the "Planting for the Future Livestream Concert," is part of his Green Music Program, a non-profit organization.

The Green Music Program is a volunteer-led effort whose mission is to provide artists, venues, and all others involved in the industry with the resources, knowledge, and implementation support to reduce the environmental impacts of their operations and inspire a more sustainable and ecologically sound community of music listeners, followers, and fans.

Access to the full virtual concert is available with a donation of just $10 (US). The Green Music Program will donate the entire amount to two charities: Keep Durham Beautiful in North Carolina [US] and Little Free Trees in Devon, UK. Alton, Laura, and Paul of Team Derringer hope you will support of this noble cause.

To obtain ticket access, please proceed to the GoFundMe page for the event.

DAN FRIEDMAN - GREEN MUSIC PROGRAM

Team Derringer welcomes full-time environmentalist and part-time musician Dan Friedman to the podcast. Dan discusses the inception of The Green Music Program and his collaboration with Nick Cheshire, founder of Little Free Trees of Devon, England, to conceive the "Planting for the Future Livestream Concert." 

Derringer Discoveries is the proud sponsor of the forthcoming livestream concert series. Leading up to the concert on October 5th, we will feature a series of mini-episodes, each highlighting a distinct artist from the live global event covering three continents.

The songs featured in this episode (and all episodes connected to the October 5th livestream concert) are included on the following playlist: Planting for the Future Livestream Concert - 5th October 2024.

If you are a recording artist who has obtained ticket access to the concert, we will add a song of yours to the playlist. Contact us at feedback@derringerdiscoveries.com for more information.

The theme song for Derringer Discoveries is Your Sister's Room by Ho Jo Fro.

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Thank you for listening to Derringer Discoveries!

Having just wrapped their third year of podcasting, Team Derringer looks back and recaps all the songs that their listeners voted to the top of the Turnip Music Radio Top 25 chart for each month of 2023. Turnip Music Radio is the song curation, music chart, and artist promotion division of Derringer Discoveries.

Recording artist and global music collaborator, Katie Tich, joins co-hosts, Laura, Paul, and Alton to countdown the #1 songs of 2023. The team will provide you with brief bios of the artists behind the tunes and will share many terrific song snippets along the way.

Check out all the fantastic songs on the Turnip Music Radio Best of 2023 playlist:

• (What's So Funny 'Bout) Peace, Love, and Understanding by The Pretty Reckless
• Fate Is You by Karma and the Killjoys
• When You Know You Know by The Beths
• Break Down Every Door by Gavin Murphy Songs
• Man of the Hills by The Heavy Heavy
• Best of Me (2023) by Toad the Wet Sprocket
• Closer to me by Stella
• Walk with Me by Diane & The Gentle Men and Alejandro Escovedo
• Come On by Maiah Wynne
• June's Stolen Car by The Paper Kites
• Claws by Neal Carlson, &Tilly
• Long Time Ago by Julian Taylor

Team Derringer evaluated over 5,000 songs this year. Each month, the team presents the best songs of the month to the Derringer Discoveries listeners who rate each one on a scale of 1 to 10, with one being “not my favorite” to 10, “I love it!” At the end of each episode, Team Derringer reveals the top 15 songs, as rated by Derringer Discoveries listeners. This episode represents the best-of-the-best.

All the links:

• This episode: https://www.derringerdiscoveries.com/053
• Derringer Discoveries: https://www.derringerdiscoveries.com
• Turnip Music Radio Best of 2023 playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3SDOJHqBd6yXYRMLAU9CSN?si=5606b8945a8a47ed
• Turnip Music Radio: https://www.derringerdiscoveries.com/tmr
• Our Newsletter: https://www.derringerdiscoveries.com/subscribe
• You can find an archive of the monthly winners on our website.

Subscribe to the Derringer Discoveries podcast so you’ll never miss an episode. You can find us on the web at www.derringerdiscoveries.com and on Instagram, Facebook, Threads, and X. Thanks for listening to Derringer Discoveries!

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Team Derringer is joined by recording artist David Husted from Maryland in the US. David is a super fan of the Dublin, Ireland band U2. Together they count down David's Top 5 favorite U2 songs.

During this music adventure:

• You will hear about a song written by U2 in honor of Martin Luther King Jr., including a snippet from one of MLK's most famous calls to action.
• You will discover which U2 song features not one but two glockenspiels. Team Derringer will even tell you what in the world is a glockenspiel and which two members of the band played glockenspiels on the hit recording of a song that you will surely know.
• David Husted's #1 pick will take you back to the legendary 1985 Live Aid concert and the 12 minutes that turned U2 from a promising rock band into global superstars when Bono jumped off the 10-foot-high stage mid-song to save the life of audience member Kal Khalique. By the way, Kal was a fan of the band Wham! not U2.
• David and Team Derringer also each reveal their favorite songs from U2's 1987 classic album The Joshua Tree.
• U2's 2024 hit song Atomic City is also included, along with David Husted's latest single Collide, released 12 April 2024.

Derringer Discoveries: www.derringerdiscoveries.com Newsletter: www.derringerdiscoveries.com/subscribe Show notes: www.derringerdiscoveries.com/058

Derringer Discoveries episodes are released bi-monthly. Find all Derringer Discoveries episodes on our website: www.derringerdiscoveries.com/episodes.

If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to our podcast, and tell your friends about Derringer Discoveries.

By subscribing to the Derringer Discoveries podcast, you’ll never miss an episode.

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Aside from being fantastic artists, musicians, and performers, do you know what Nigel Olsson, Bernie Taupin, Dee Murray, Davey Johnstone, and Gus Dudgeon had in common? If you guessed that they all were integral to Elton John's fame and fortune, then you're right. If your guess landed a little off the mark (and even if it didn't), then this episode is for you!

Listener and good friend of the Derringer Discoveries podcast, Dave Prine (a.k.a. DP Derringer), joins Alton, Paul, and Laura (Team Derringer) to uncover some little-known facts about the artists who helped Elton John become one of the most popular artists in the world. Some would say Elton John would not have experienced his illustrious career without the collective influence of these unsung heroes.

Why are they considered 'unsung heroes' by Team Derringer? You'll have to listen in to find out!

What do you think? Do you agree with Team Derringer's assessment?

INFO and SHOW NOTES: www.derringerdiscoveries.com/077

This episode features a Spotify playlist called Elton John's Top 5 Unsung Heroes. You can make everyone happy by clicking "Like" and listening to the playlist from time to time. If you are a recording artist and you're inspired by Elton John or one of his Unsung Heroes, be sure to send your song our way. We'll include your song on the playlist, as long as we think it fits the format! 

Visit us at our website: www.derringerdiscoveries.com

The theme song for Derringer Discoveries is Your Sister's Room by Ho Jo Fro.

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Attention, dear listeners! This episode carries a few advisory warnings. We're delving into content that features a song peppered with a spicy word or two and discussions that may not be appropriate for a younger audience. It's not exactly "shield your grandma's ears" material, but it's certainly not kindergarten fare. Consider this episode to have a "PG-13" rating—there's a bit of mischief, but all in good fun. Our squeaky-clean reputation? Well, it's taking a tiny holiday!

If what you hear doesn't offend you, then you may end up laughing with us. Is Derringer Discoveries now a comedy podcast? With the hitmaker Dean Friedman joining us, the answer is a definite yes! If you're not chuckling throughout this episode, perhaps it's time to see if your internal laugh meter needs a tune-up.

Additionally, we delve into Dean Friedman's 2005 UK tour, which nearly came to a halt due to a cannabis controversy! Can you say scandalous? Indeed, it was so scandalous that 39 of the 40 venues canceled upon learning of Dean's plans! We give a shout-out to the one venue in Scotland that supported Dean amidst the uproar.

But this is not the worst of it! In this episode, we analyze a song featuring a teenage protagonist who was (and may still be) a frequent visitor to the Golden Arches. A song so troubling that, in 1982, it was actually banned by the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) and it derailed Dean's career.

This episode also features a mix of positive, family-friendly content. For instance, we discuss how the vegetarian protagonist in Dean Friedman's international Top 40 hit "Ariel" influenced Paul Derringer's romantic life. Tune in to the episode to discover more!

We also learn of Dean's 44-year marriage to the love of his life, Alison. How many famous recording artists can make this claim? We don't know! (That's why we're asking.)

Furthermore, we reflect on Dean's illustrious 47+ year career in the music business, minus the almost 20 years he was exiled on a remote desert island (well, not an actual desert island - just New Jersey) after being banned by the BBC in 1982.

Besides the US and Canada Top 40 hit "Ariel," Dean also scored two Top 40 hits in the UK, with one reaching #3 in 1978. Interestingly, the same song banned by the BBC in 1982 was eventually covered by Canada's Barenaked Ladies and then it became a US Top 40 hit for another recording artist! That artist took it all the way to #1 in Norway.

What happens next after you've written a #1 hit? Well, if you're Dean, you license the song to one of the biggest corporations in the world and it becomes a major radio and television commercial.

To seal the deal, Dean agreed to revise the age of the person with whom the protagonist is in love, even though they were originally both the same age! Furthermore, you can no longer identify anyone in the song as a virgin. Gone is the purity! And no more polyester, which is how Dean described the clothing worn by the Golden Arches employee in the original version!

US listeners have likely heard the commercial, a snippet of which is included in this episode. It's best enjoyed with a cup of coffee, which will become clear upon listening.

After experiencing this fun-filled episode, you will have the opportunity to see Dean Friedman "live" in concert. Starting in early 2025, Dean will be on tour in the US and then the UK. Find your nearest city, buy tickets, and tell Dean that you heard him on Derringer Discoveries. You can do it right here:

Dean Friedman 2025 US Tour by Concerts, Inc. | Eventbrite

For those willing to journey to Charlottesville, Virginia (US), Dean's 2025 tour will feature a stop at Derringer Discoveries' Park Street Coffee House. Secure your tickets for the March 29th show before they're all gone.

Dean Friedman - In Concert [Charlottesville, VA] Tickets, Sat, Mar 29, 2025 at 7:00 PM | Eventbrite

As a special bonus, attending the Charlottesville concert means you'll meet the three members of Team Derringer: Laura, Alton, and Paul, in person. We will no longer be able to hide behind our microphones! We guarantee a warm welcome that will leave you delighted you joined us. Along with boundless camaraderie, we'll present you with a commemorative poster and our exclusive Derringer Discoveries 5th Anniversary celebration sticker. These are sure to be treasured as collector's items in a thousand years! And yes, supplies are limited, so buy your tickets to the concert today, while you can!

This episode features a Spotify playlist called Dean Friedman Inspired You can make everyone happy by clicking "Like" and listening to the playlist from time to time. If you are a recording artist and you're inspired by Dean, please write us and we'll most like include your song on the playlist, as long as it has compelling vocals, solid lyrics, good production, and fits the format.

Visit us at our website: www.derringerdiscoveries.com

The theme song for Derringer Discoveries is Your Sister's Room by Ho Jo Fro.

If you enjoyed this episode, please "Follow" our podcast and tell others about Derringer Discoveries. Find all Derringer Discoveries episodes on our website: www.derringerdiscoveries.com/episodes.

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This is the Top 10 from the Turnip Music Radio Top 25 for September.  This month, the Top 10 features artists from America, United Kingdom, Sweden, Norway, Estonia, and South Africa.  Check out the rest of the Top 25 for additional artists from Japan and Canada.  In America, two of the artists call Chicago home and other represented cities include Los Angeles, San Jose, Philadelphia, Washington (DC), Rochester (NY), and Charlottesville (VA), home of Derringer Discoveries.

Listen in as Team Derringer (Paul, Laura, Dave, and Alton) counts down the Top 10 from this month's crop of new music.  Enjoy song snippets, artist insight, and witty banter, plus a surprise appearance from the artist whose song hit #3 on the Top 10 this month.

Discover which artist on this month's Top 10 has had two US Top 40 hits on Billboard and which artist recently hit #1 on the Billboard US Heatseekers Chart.

Each month, Derringer Discoveries publishes the Turnip Music Radio (TMR) Top 25 chart featuring new songs voted on by our Turnip Tillers (i.e., special listeners), as culled from our TMR Compelling & New playlist.

The songs on Compelling & New come to us three ways: (1) as direct submissions at our derringerdiscoveries.com website; (2) as submissions via Soundplate.com (UK), and (3) as recommendations made by our Turnip Tillers.

Anyone submitting a song recommendation for Compelling & New will need to first subscribe to our free newsletter, easily done at our website derringerdiscoveries.com.

If you want to check out the songs on the Turnip Music Radio TMR Top 25 chart for September 2022, you'd better hurry!  Once the month has ended, the Top 25 playlist will be refreshed with a whole new batch of songs from artists the world over.

The #1 song from each month for 2022 will become a finalist for Song of the Year.  In December, we will submit a ballot to our Turnip Tillers containing the twelve #1 songs from 2022 and the Tillers will decide Song of the Year.

If you want to become a Turnip Tiller, please apply at our website.

Send your comments to us at feedback@derringerdiscoveries.com. You can also find all our featured playlists, such as the Turnip Music Radio Top 25, on our website: www.derringerdiscoveries.com. While you’re there, please sign up for our free newsletter!

Subscribe to Derringer Discoveries wherever you listen to podcasts. Doing so lets us know that you enjoy the content and look forward to future episodes. Tell your friends, family, and fellow music lovers about Derringer Discoveries.

Indifference by Ho Jo Fro is the theme song for the TMR Top 10 Countdown and is available on most digital streaming platforms.

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Is it true that, up until now, Paul Derringer has resisted covering the legendary Roy Orbison simply because Paul has trouble saying Orbison's first name?  Is it also true that Jeremy Lublin of Jeremy & The Harlequins from Brooklyn, New York, forced Paul's hand by requesting to be paired with Orbison for this episode? Listen in and find out as Paul makes his midnight confession out loud for all to hear!

In this episode, Laura, Alton, Dave, and Paul (a.k.a. Team Derringer) utilize Spotify to conduct a witty, fast-paced, fact-based, snippet-filled countdown of Roy Orbison's All-Time Top Five songs.  Along the way, members of Team Derringer invoke the mysterious Derringer Handbook whenever it suits their needs, even though Laura Derringer questions the Handbook's very existence.

Next, citing their personal favorites and culminating with the #1 choice by the Turnip Tillers (i.e., special Derringer Discoveries listeners) as featured on the Turnip Music Radio Top 25 playlist, Team Derringer reveals the Top Five songs by Jeremy & The Harlequins.  For each song revealed, front man Jeremy Lublin (a.k.a. Jeremy Fury) offers exclusive insight into each song's lyrics and background.

If you are a fan of Jeremy & The Harlequins, you will gain new appreciation for their songcraft and hypnotic delivery.  If you have not yet heard of them, we predict that you will fall in love with their infectious songs. The time to grab on is now as they are about to embark on their next tour, starting September 2022.

If, after hearing this episode, you do not immediately find yourself spontaneously and joyously exploring the catalogs of these two impeccable artists (Orbison and Jeremy), then we - Team Derringer - have failed in our never-ending quest to help you discover and re-discover the best of what music has to offer!

We believe that, if you listen to this episode, you will want to dance! You will want to sing! You will want to dive in! Join us as we take you on this adventure - a musical adventure!  And let us know if we failed or succeeded!  Send your opinions (comments, remarks, judgments, or pronouncements) to feedback@derringerdiscoveries.com.  Send any positive comments to Alton's attention and address all negative comments to Paul. 😂

All of the songs featured in this episode can be found in the order presented on our Spotify playlist, Orbison to Jeremy. Click "Like" (🧡) and stream our playlist to support the artists featured on it.  Your streams and "Likes" bring much happiness and make the world a better place.

You can also find all our featured playlists, such as the Turnip Music Radio Top 25 on our Derringer Discoveries website.  While you’re there, please sign up for our free newsletter! (Did we mention that it's free?) When you sign up for our free newsletter, it lets us know that you enjoy the content and that you look forward to future episodes.

And be sure to subscribe to our podcast so you'll never miss an episode. Please tell your friends, family, and fellow music lovers about Derringer Discoveries.

Your Sister's Room by Ho Jo Fro is the theme song for Derringer Discoveries and is available on most digital streaming platforms.

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The Derringer Brothers - Alton, Dave, and Paul - welcome a new member to the team: Laura Derringer.  They are now The Derringers (or Team Derringer).

The Derringers usually don’t talk about Money, Money, Money, which happens to be a hit song by ABBA, the world-renowned pop rock band featured in this episode.  However, since ABBA is from Stockholm, Sweden, the same place that is home to Spotify, the Derringers have been vigorously debating which entity is the bigger Swedish export: ABBA or Spotify!

Going against Spotify is the fact that, in FY2020, they posted a €581 million loss and FY2021 is not yet public.  In ABBA’s corner, the following factors give them a financial edge:

• The four members of ABBA - Agnetha, Bjorn, Benny, and Frida are each reportedly worth about €150 million.
• When ABBA does absolutely nothing, they still manage to generate around €2.5 million in royalties every year and have done so for the past 40 years.
• ABBA recently reunited after a 40-year break and their presence on the world stage is about to explode, starting in late-May 2022.

To celebrate the return of ABBA, the Derringers will undertake the following five tasks: (1) Reveal ABBA's Top Seven songs, as selected by ABBA-superfan Vivian and the four members of ABBA, as well as listener streams on Spotify; (2) Review the album Voyage, ABBA's first new collection in 40 years, and their upcoming ABBA-tar tour, scheduled to start in May 2022; (3) Consider whether Agnetha or Frida is the better singer; (4) Answer whether or not ABBA Jumped the Shark; and (5) Did they Cross the Rubicon?

The Derringers will relay interesting trivia, such as: (1) Why did Saturday Night Live (SNL) post a disclaimer on the TV screen during ABBA's performance in 1975? (2) What song sparked ABBA-mania in Australia? (3) Why did three of the members of ABBA sue their manager Stig Anderson? (4) Why didn't Frida join them in the lawsuit?

In addition, Derringer Discoveries will introduce you to a fantastic Swedish recording artist named Mats Dernánd.  Plus, the Post-Episode Bonus will feature Monique Angele, an up & coming singer-songwriter from Canada who now calls ABBA-mania Australia home.

And at the very end, Derringer Discoveries will reveal the #1 song on The Turnip Music Radio (TMR) Top 25 for the month of January 2022.

All of the songs discussed in this episode are included on Sweden's Biggest Export: Reunited After 40 Years! playlist.

Send your feedback to feedback@derringerdiscoveries.com.

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Your Sister's Room by Ho Jo Fro is the theme song for Derringer Discoveries.

In this episode, Team Derringer welcomes the remarkable band Fantastic Cat, comprised of the highly skilled singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalists Don Dilego, Anthony D’Amato, Brian Dunne, and Mike Montali. Each member, celebrated for their solo careers, has united their talents to form what is often regarded as a super-group. They join Laura, Paul, and Alton of Team Derringer to showcase their favorite songs from the soon-to-be-released album, "Now That's What I Call Fantastic Cat."

"Now That's What I Call Fantastic Cat" drops on Friday, June 7th, 2024. Don't miss the band's appearance on the Saturday Sessions segment of CBS Saturday Morning, happening on (you guessed it) Saturday, June 8th, 2024. It promises to be an unforgettable experience!

• Fantastic Cat: https://www.fantasticcatband.com/
• Band Videos: https://www.youtube.com/@FantasticCatBand
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UPDATE: 

As seen on CBS Saturday Morning:

• Oh Man: https://youtu.be/mGMyH2IHv20
• All My Fault: https://youtu.be/jdIZ-UcB5yk
• Later On: https://youtu.be/xq03J-3-s98

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The theme song by Derringer Discoveries, Your Sister’s Room, is provided by the band Ho Jo Fro.

Is there anything new to say about The Beatles?

In this episode, The Derringer Brothers discuss The Beatles worst songs.  Paul Derringer takes you through his Top 10 list of The Beatles worst while Dave Derringer and Paddy Derringer weigh in, sometimes agreeing and other times invoking the Dave Mason song We Just Disagree.

It would be sheer folly for anyone to say that The Beatles Jumped the Shark or Crossed the Rubicon.  The Derringer Brothers make it clear that they are big fans of The Beatles, but even the best band in the history of rock music has a few clunkers.  Listen up and decide for yourself!

Please visit the Turnip Music Radio (TMR) Top 25, a music chart by Derringer Discoveries, available on Spotify. Updated monthly, this chart reflects our current 25 favorite, new songs by recording artists worldwide with a focus on fresh folk, adult rock, alternative rock, rock & roll, and power pop. Click “Like” (the heart icon) to follow the Turnip Music Radio (TMR) Top 25.

The Derringer Brothers want to hear from you!  Send us your feedback at feedback@derringerdiscoveries.com – you may hear your comments read on a future episode of Derringer Discoveries!  Keep listening!

Please be sure to subscribe to Derringer Discoveries. This lets the providers know that you enjoy the content and look forward to future episodes. Be sure to tell your friends, family, and fellow music-lovers about our podcast.

Your Sister's Room by Ho Jo Fro is the theme song for Derringer Discoveries and is available for streaming on most platforms.

Do you enjoy Post Malone's music? Up until the recording of this episode, co-host Paul Derringer was not a fan! However, special guest Skylar Green managed to change Paul's mind! If you are not a Post Malone fan, listen to this episode and perhaps Skyler will change your opinion too. [You should still listen even if you are a fan of Post Malone!]

Everyone knows that Post Malone is one of the top recording and performing artists in the world. Since his debut album Stoney in 2016, he has been slaying it. During this time, he has evolved from rapper to rocker to country crooner. He collaborates with just about everybody. Think of an artist you admire, and it is likely that Post Malone has performed with them.

In this episode, Team Derringer (Laura, Alton, and Paul) conducts a countdown of special guest Skylar Green's Top 5 Songs by Post Malone. Listen to find out if you agree with Skylar. If you disagree, write to us and share your Top 5, and we might publish your list in our music adventure newsletter.

If you want to be a special guest on a future episode of Derringer Discoveries, contact us at feedback@derringerdiscoveries.com and tell us the artist you want us to feature and list your Top 5 favorite songs by that artist. If you write to us, we will respond.

INFO and SHOW NOTES: www.derringerdiscoveries.com/078

This episode features a Spotify playlist called Post Malone Inspired. Please click "Like" (or "Follow") and listen to the playlist from time to time. On the playlist, you can hear songs by special guest Skylar Green. And this episode features three of Skylar's songs: Dissbelief, Lunatic, and multiple references to Let Me Tie Your Shoes, which opens and closes the episode. You can enjoy all three songs on the above-noted playlist, which provides royalties from Spotify to the featured artists.

If you are a recording artist inspired by Post Malone, be sure to send your song our way. We'll include your song on the playlist if it reasonably fits the format and is a solid song.

On 29 March 2024, at 7:00 PM ET, Team Derringer is sponsoring a concert at our Derringer Discoveries' Park Street Coffee House in Charlottesville, VA (US) with our featured guest from Episode 74, hitmaker Dean Friedman. Secure your tickets right here:

Dean Friedman - In Concert [Charlottesville, VA] Tickets, Sat, Mar 29, 2025 at 7:00 PM | Eventbrite

As a special bonus, attending the Charlottesville concert means you'll meet the three members of Team Derringer: Laura, Alton, and Paul, in person. We guarantee a warm welcome that will leave you delighted you joined us. Along with boundless camaraderie, we'll present you with a commemorative poster and our exclusive Derringer Discoveries 5th Anniversary celebration sticker. These are sure to be treasured as collector's items in a thousand years! And yes, supplies are limited, so buy your tickets to the concert today, while you can!

If you are not in the Charlottesville area, you can obtain tickets to one of Dean's other 35+ concerts throughout the US and UK by clicking right here:

Dean Friedman 2025 US Tour by Concerts, Inc. | Eventbrite

Visit us at our website: www.derringerdiscoveries.com

The theme song for Derringer Discoveries is Your Sister's Room by Ho Jo Fro.

If you enjoyed this episode, please "Follow" our podcast and tell others about Derringer Discoveries. Find all Derringer Discoveries episodes on our website: www.derringerdiscoveries.com/episodes.

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Thank you for listening to Derringer Discoveries!

 

In this Derringer Discoveries episode, we honor legendary American songwriter John Prine.  John’s songs were often humorous and witty – sometimes they were rebellious and full of social commentary on everyday life in America. He regaled us with his music from the early 70s until his death on April 7, 2020, from COVID-related complications. This episode is a tribute to Mr. Prine – a Chicago postman turned modern-day troubadour.

Team Derringer is joined by Jeff Sweatman who spearheaded a tribute album to John Prine that featured over 20 artists’ interpretations of John Prine’s hits. The project culminated on October 23, 2022, with a fantastic outdoor concert in Charlottesville, Virginia, attended by over 700 fans. Many of the artists featured on the album performed for the sold-out crowd. The album is aptly named, “All the Best… from 6 Feet Away: A Charlottesville Tribute to John Prine.”

Jeff shares the background behind five of Team Derringer’s favorite songs from the album and explains what he sees for the future of radio, having been a radio disc jockey and producer for over 30 years. You can listen to side-by-side versions of John’s original songs and Team Derringer’s Top 5 picks from “All the Best… from 6 Feet Away: A Charlottesville Tribute to John Prine” on the accompanying playlist: “Check Out: John Prine” – only available on Spotify.

Check Out: John Prine playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/32JpZkDm2LLu4E2438RD5e?si=4cb70af41b2d4433

For more information about Derringer Discoveries, Team Derringer, or our music promotion affiliate, Turnip Music Radio, please visit https://www.derringerdiscoveries.com.

Please share our podcast with others. Let us know what you think of this episode on one of our social media channels: Instagram, Facebook, and/or Twitter. You can even drop us an email at feedback@derringerdiscoveries.com. We'd love to hear from you!

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In Part A (Episode 10), Paul & Dave Derringer discussed the first seven years of Fleetwood Mac.  In this Part B episode, with help from Special Guest Kathy, The Derringer Brothers debate the five albums released by the classic Fleetwood Mac line-up consisting of Lindsey Buckingham, Stevie Nicks, Christine McVie, John McVie, and Mick Fleetwood.

In addition to providing the world with some great music, this line-up of Fleetwood Mac - the classic five - also unwittingly became a textbook example of a dysfunctional musical family, a band full of discord, strife, heartbreak, and palpable angst.  The classic five increasingly couldn't work together - they couldn't even be in the same room with each other, but the world demanded (and continues to demand) that they each put on a brave face and go out there to give the people what we want.

Taking the band up to the present, Paul & Dave also briefly note Fleetwood Mac's ever evolving line-up and their intermittent releases after the classic period.  Don't worry, The Derringer Brothers keep it upbeat and brisk.  At the end, they weigh in on whether or not Fleetwood Mac "Jumped the Shark."  They also introduce the listeners to a new Derringer Discoveries category of musical output: what it means to "Cross the Rubicon."

The songs discussed in this episode can be found at Fleetwood Mac Won't Stop Playlist B.

Contact Paul & Dave at derringerdiscoveries@gmail.com and follow Derringer Discoveries on your favorite digital platform.

Stay for the post-episode bonus track and hear Dave talk about the volcanic water given to him by Paul during the recording of this episode.  They also include another snippet of the digital single Music Box Killer  by Ho Jo Fro, the same band behind the Derringer Discoveries' theme song, Your Sister's Room.  Support a struggling group of musical misfits by including their songs on your favorite playlists and sharing with your friends.  Sharing is good and encouraged.

The Killers are back!

In this episode, Paul Derringer teams up with Ho Jo Fro bandmate Alton Derringer and together they discuss and call on Dave Derringer, Augie Derringer, and Paddy Derringer to each pick their Top 3 favorite songs from The Killers new album Pressure Machine.  This time around, Dave Mason's song We Just Disagree is not invoked, since the five largely agree.

The Derringer Brothers also weigh in on whether or not The Killers have Jumped the Shark or Crossed the Rubicon.

Please visit the Turnip Music Radio (TMR) Top 25, a music chart by Derringer Discoveries, available on Spotify. Updated monthly, this chart reflects our current 25 favorite, new songs by recording artists worldwide with a focus on fresh folk, adult rock, alternative rock, rock & roll, and power pop. Click “Like” (the heart icon) to follow the Turnip Music Radio (TMR) Top 25.

The Derringer Brothers want to hear from you!  Send us your feedback at feedback@derringerdiscoveries.com – you may hear your comments read on a future episode of Derringer Discoveries!  Keep listening!

Please be sure to subscribe to Derringer Discoveries. This lets the providers know that you enjoy the content and look forward to future episodes. Be sure to tell your friends, family, and fellow music-lovers about our podcast.

Your Sister's Room by Ho Jo Fro is the theme song for Derringer Discoveries and is available for streaming on most platforms.

Podcasting from Virginia (USA) and catering to music enthusiasts worldwide, Derringer Discoveries combines exciting music snippets and fast-paced insight, critique, theories, and witty banter covering 60+ years of Rock & Roll.

Jump the Shark?  Cross the Rubicon?  Sniffing the Charts?  This is Derringer Discoveries, featuring Laura, Alton, Paul and Dave.  Follow us on your favorite streaming platform.

We are the proud sponsor of the Turnip Music Radio Top 25, a monthly chart featuring the best new rock & roll singles by recording artists worldwide.

We want to hear from you! Send us your comments at feedback@derringerdiscoveries.com. Visit us at www.derringerdiscoveries.com and sign up for our newsletter!

Blending rock, country, power-pop, and indie-rock, the Portland, Oregon-based duo Fox and Bones joins Team Derringer (Laura, Alton, and Paul) to discuss the stories behind their songs, life on tour, and the daily challenges of succeeding in the modern music industry. Comprising talented singer-songwriters Sarah Vitort and Scott Gilmore, Fox and Bones have released four albums filled with soulful, deeply relatable indie-rock treasures.

Team Derringer recently had the pleasure of experiencing Fox and Bones live as they made a stop in Charlottesville, Virginia, during their east coast tour, opening for Fantastic Cat. It's safe to say that Fox and Bones deliver an immensely entertaining performance, complete with soulful, catchy tunes. Don't miss the chance to see them live at a music venue near you.  

Episode: www.derringerdiscoveries.com/065 Fox and Bones: www.foxandbones.com

The theme song for Derringer Discoveries is Your Sister's Room by Ho Jo Fro.

Derringer Discoveries episodes are released bi-monthly. Find all Derringer Discoveries episodes on our website: www.derringerdiscoveries.com/episodes. 

Subscribe to the Derringer Discoveries podcast so you’ll never miss an episode. You can follow us on social media: Instagram, Facebook, Threads, and X. To stay in touch with Team Derringer, sign up for our newsletter. We sure would appreciate it! 

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Since 2006, Taylor Swift has released 179 songs spanning nine studio albums.  Now that she has regained the copyrights to her first five albums, she is re-recording them one by one.  You will know the new ones by the caption Taylor's Version in parentheses after each re-recorded song title.

In this Derringer Discoveries episode, Paul Derringer is joined by Rylan Derringer who is subbing for Dave Derringer.  While counting down his Top 10 favorite Taylor Swift songs, Paul provides insight into copyrights versus phonographic rights and why Taylor is re-recording Taylor Swift (2006), Fearless (2008), Speak Now (2010), Red (2012), and 1989 (2014).

Joining Paul and Rylan is a panel of three (Delaney Derringer, Layton Derringer, and Abbey Derringer).  Each member of the panel, as well as Rylan, will let Paul know if he picks a song not deserving to be in the Top 10.  Each time a panelist or Rylan agrees with Paul's pick, a bell rings.  Does the bell ever ring five times?  Listen up and find out.  The ultimate question is do you agree or disagree?

Adding to your listening enjoyment is Abbey Derringer who provides insight on how each of Paul's Top 10 picks fared on various music charts, worldwide.

Stay for the Post Episode Bonus for an interview with singer-songwriter Steve Slagg from Chicago.

In addition, please visit the Turnip Music Radio (TMR) Top 25, a music chart by Derringer Discoveries, available on Spotify. Updated monthly, this chart reflects our current 25 favorite, new songs by recording artists worldwide with a focus on fresh folk, adult rock, alternative rock, rock & roll, and power pop. Click “Like” (the heart icon) to follow the Turnip Music Radio (TMR) Top 25.

The Derringer Brothers want to hear from you!  Send us your feedback at feedback@derringerdiscoveries.com – you may hear your comments read on a future episode of Derringer Discoveries!  Keep listening!

Please be sure to subscribe to Derringer Discoveries. This lets the providers know that you enjoy the content and look forward to future episodes. Be sure to tell your friends, family, and fellow music-lovers about our podcast.

Your Sister's Room by Ho Jo Fro is the theme song for Derringer Discoveries and is available for streaming on most platforms.

Using humor, unique insights, and brotherly love, in this episode Paul & Dave Derringer take you on a musical journey through the best of New Wave, covering almost 50 songs that have stood the test of time.

From Blondie to XTC, Paul & Dave hand-pick 10 quintessential New Wave artists and, with help from a few special listeners, consider the best three songs from each artist for the years 1977 to 1983.  With much debate and sharp differences of opinion, they collectively ponder "The Best of New Wave."

Tune in for the unexpected as Dave declares that one of Paul's selected bands is a real dog!  You may find yourself sometimes disagreeing with their choices, but that's part of the fun.  Listen closely as Paul offers three key dates in New Wave music, starting with 23 December 1976, advancing to 1 August 1981, and ending with... Well, you'll just have to listen and discover for yourself!

The songs discussed in this episode can be found at Blondie to XTC: The Best of New Wave - Derringer Discoveries.

Contact Paul & Dave at derringerdiscoveries@gmail.com and follow Derringer Discoveries on your favorite digital platform.

Stay for the post-episode bonus track and hear a snippet of (and a New Wave-related story about) the digital single Music Box Killer released on April Fools' Day 2021 by Ho Jo Fro, the same band behind the Derringer Discoveries' theme song, Your Sister's Room.

Click here to watch Danny Wagner's Music Box Killer music video, which has received thousands of views.

 

From 1976 to 1993, the band Heart, featuring Ann & Nancy Wilson, put 20 songs on the American Rock & Roll Top 40 charts.  In this episode, Dave Derringer picks and discusses 10 of the 20 hit songs.  Dave's 10 are the hits that Ann and/or Nancy had a hand in writing.

While regaling us with the 10 Wilson-penned hits, Dave also relays a number of interesting stories about Heart, including the one where the band Nazareth unwittingly had a hand in crafting Heart's classic hit "Barracuda."  This is why The Derringer Brothers decided to include two of Nazareth's songs on the Ann & Nancy Wilson Playlist.

In true brotherly fashion, Paul Derringer manages to mess with Dave's perfect 10-song strategy by slipping in two additional songs.  One song, "Bebe Le Strange," bubbled under the charts at #109.  Paul and Dave explain what it means when something "bubbles under," a legitimate Billboard-coined phrase.  In addition, Dave explains the definition of "rung" and mockingly credits Paul as being the originator of the phrase "sniffing the charts."  Listen up to learn what it means when a band's single climbs a rung and is sniffing the charts.  It's actually a good thing!

Paul's second monkey-wrench involves a song written for Ann & Nancy by Martin Page and Elton John's lyricist Bernie Taupin.  Not only was this single the first of Heart's two #1 hits, it was also Nancy Wilson's rare opportunity to shine as lead vocalist.  Nancy has a good voice, but The Derringer Brothers agree that it's Ann who has one of the best voices in Rock & Roll.  Period.

The songs discussed in this episode can be found on the Ann & Nancy Wilson Playlist.  Click the hyperlink and "follow" the playlist on Spotify.

Contact Paul & Dave at derringerdiscoveries@gmail.com and "follow" Derringer Discoveries on your favorite digital platform.

Stay for a post-episode bonus snippet of the new digital single In Rivermont by Paul's indie-band Ho Jo Fro.  In addition, please add In Rvermont and Music Box Killer to your favorite playlists.  While not in the same stratospheric league as Heart, in just a few months Music Box Killer and other Ho Jo Fro songs have streamed thousands times.  Also, click here to watch budding director Danny Wagner's Music Box Killer video on YouTube.

Ho Jo Fro provides the theme song (Your Sister's Room) for Derringer Discoveries.  You can support the band simply by "following" them and sharing their songs with your friends.  Ho Jo Fro is a fan of Heart.

From 1970 to 1974, for 96 episodes, there was a wildly popular musical sitcom television show that aired in the United States. The show was called The Partridge Family.  

It was a fictional American family who played music together, but The Partridge Family was based on a real-life family: The Cowsills. The Cowsills were comprised of siblings Bill, Barry, Bob, Paul, John, Susan, and Paul, along with their mother Barbara.

Founded in 1965, the family band had eight singles in the US that charted on the Billboard Hot 100. They produced their signature family harmonies for over five decades releasing their latest album, Rhythm of the World, in 2022.

Bob, Paul, and Susan still and various members of their families still perform over 60 live shows a year, and since 2015, have appeared annually on the Happy Together Tour with The Turtles and several other popular 60s-era bands. (Get your tickets now!)

Stay tuned for our interview today with Cowsill siblings Bob, Susan and Paul, the real-life Partridge family!

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After the tragic demise of one of the most critically acclaimed grunge bands of the early 1990s, a new music project arose. Originally intended as a solo endeavor by a talented multi-instrumentalist (and former Nirvana drummer), Dave Grohl, the debut Foo Fighters album captured the interest of music industry executives.

Grohl had intended the Foo Fighters moniker to provide him with a bit of anonymity; however, he soon realized that a full band would soon be required to support the attention-grabbing endeavor. Slowly a full line-up of talented musicians coalesced around its founding member and primary songwriter.  

By the time the band released its sophomore album, they were landing singles on music charts worldwide. Over the years, the Foo Fighters have won more than 10 Grammy Awards and continue to crank out chart topping singles and terrific – and often humorous – supporting videos.

In this episode, Team Derringer is joined by long-time friend and music super-fan, DP Derringer. Join the crew as they recap the founding of the Foo Fighters and explore their all-time favorite Foo Fighters songs.

At the end of this episode, you’ll hear from Jeff Touzeau along with his daughter Caroline Touzeau, who are running in the upcoming Boston Marathon to raise awareness for the TargetCancer Foundation: https://www.targetcancerfoundation.org. Interesting trivia: Jeff is a friend and former bandmate of Paul and Alton.

If you would like to support Team Derringer, Jeff, or Caroline in their fundraising effort for the TargetCancer Foundation, you can do so by using one or both of the following links:

• Caroline: http://bit.ly/CarolineRunsBoston
• Jeff: http://bit.ly/JeffRunsBoston

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Regardless of one's opinion about Bob Dylan's voice and musicianship, he is an undisputed legend with an extensive catalog of classic songs that continue to be covered by just about every artist in every genre on this planet. In the wake of "A Complete Unknown," the impressive new movie about Dylan, the legend has reached new heights with a new audience, and everybody wants a piece of the Dylan pie, including us!

We are Team Derringer (Laura, Alton, and Paul) of Derringer Discoveries. In this episode, we are joined by recording artist Colm Gavin of Dublin, Ireland, who is on tour with Dean Friedman (see EP74).

The Gavin/Friedman tour will feature a concert at the Triad Theatre in New York City on March 22, 2025. One week later, on March 29, Dean Friedman will join Team Derringer at the Derringer Discoveries' Park Street Coffee House in Charlottesville, VA (US). See below for ticket information.

What are your Top 5 favorite Dylan songs? Tune in to this episode to hear Colm Gavin's Top 5 and tell us if you agree or have your own list by emailing feedback@derringerdiscoveries.com. Who knows, your list might make it into our next music adventure newsletter!

Colm and Team Derringer share their thoughts on "A Complete Unknown," and we put Gavin on the spot not once, but twice! How does Gavin rate Dylan on a scale of 1 to 10? And what are his feelings about the movie? Tune in and discover!

Want to be a Featured Artist on Derringer Discoveries? You'll need 10,000+ monthly listeners on Spotify. But if you want to be a Special Guest, all you need is a bucket of enthusiasm and a love for Derringer Discoveries (yep, you need to be a subscriber - it's free - and a regular listener!).

If you want to be a Special Guest? Drop us a line at feedback@derringerdiscoveries.com and let us know which major artist you want us to feature, along with your Top 5 favorite songs by that artist. Write to us, and we promise to respond!

If you have 10,000 or more monthly listeners on Spotify and want to be featured on a Derringer Discoveries episode, send us an email and include a link to your music to: feedback@derringerdiscoveries.com.

INFO and SHOW NOTES: www.derringerdiscoveries.com/080

This episode features the Spotify playlist "Dylan Inspired," which includes Special Guest Colm Gavin's favorite Dylan songs, along with selections from Team Derringer and other artists inspired by Dylan. If you are a recording artist inspired by Dylan, send us a Spotify link to your song. If it reasonably fits the format and is a solid song, we'll include it on the "Dylan Inspired" playlist.

On 29 March 2024, at 7:00 PM ET, Team Derringer is sponsoring a concert at our Derringer Discoveries' Park Street Coffee House in Charlottesville, VA (US) with our featured guest from Episode 74, hitmaker Dean Friedman. Secure your tickets right here:

Dean Friedman - In Concert [Charlottesville, VA] Tickets, Sat, Mar 29, 2025 at 7:00 PM | Eventbrite

As a special bonus, attending the Charlottesville concert means you'll meet the three members of Team Derringer: Laura, Alton, and Paul, in person. We guarantee a warm welcome that will leave you over the moon! Along with endless camaraderie, we'll present you with a commemorative poster and our exclusive Derringer Discoveries 5th Anniversary celebration sticker. These are sure to be treasured as collector's items in a thousand years! And yes, supplies are limited, so grab your tickets today, while you can!

If you are not in the Charlottesville area, you can obtain tickets to one of Dean Friedman's other 35+ concerts throughout the US, the UK, and the Republic of Ireland, some of which include today's Special Guest Colm Gavin on the bill. Click here:

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Which band has hundreds, possibly thousands, of cover bands? Which band has produced 22 spin-off bands?  Which band has a fan-based so dedicated that their devotees have developed their own culture and follow the band from show to show, city to city? Which band brought in more touring revenue in the 1990s than any other band except The Rolling Stones?  If you answered “The Grateful Dead” to any of these questions, you’d be right.

In this episode, guest host Barret Derringer joins Team Derringer to explore all things Dead. The team briefly explores the band’s history, passion for touring, and reputation as the godfather of jam bands. Barret reveals her experiences as a Deadhead and shares her thoughts on the bands that have carried on the tradition of the Grateful Dead since the 1995 death of Jerry Garcia, one of the band’s founding members.

Listen in as Team Derringer discovers that there’s a Touchhead in their midst and find out which Grateful Dead songs are among the team’s favorites.  All songs mentioned in this episode can be found on the Derringer Discoveries Spotify playlist: The Dead After Death.

Please subscribe to Derringer Discoveries wherever you listen to podcasts. Doing so lets us know that you enjoy our content and ensures that you’ll never miss a future episode. Tell your friends, family, and fellow music lovers about Derringer Discoveries.

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We encourage your comments and feedback, both positive and negative.  Let us hear from you! Send us an email at feedback@derringerdiscoveries.com.

Our theme song, Your Sister's Room by the band Ho Jo Fro, is available on most digital streaming platforms.

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The Wombats, an English indie rock band established in Liverpool in 2003, have been producing captivating music for over two decades. Their albums and songs have sold in excess of 1 million copies and have enjoyed significant streaming across various digital platforms. They have achieved chart success in a number of countries, including the United States. Currently, they boast over 3 million monthly listeners on Spotify.

Sasha Petrin, the musician and recording artist known as Child of Books from Moscow, Russia, teams up with Team Derringer to count down his favorite tracks by The Wombats. With a career spanning over two decades, The Wombats have an extensive discography, and Sasha's selections reflect the breadth of the band's catalog. Tune in as Sasha guides Team Derringer through his favorite songs from The Wombats' discography -- from their early career to their recent releases.

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In this episode, The Derringer Brothers try something different.  Covering a span of 60 years, Paul & Dave discuss 12 favorite songs, two from each decade starting with the 1960s.

Enjoy the humor, unique insights, and brotherly love as The Derringer Brothers reveal the answers to loads of trivia questions, such as:

(1) Who is Renee Fladen and why were three popular songs written for her?

(2) How did a One-Hit Wonder almost become a No-Hit Wonder?

(3) How much buying power did minimum wage have in 1979 compared with today and what group sang about it?

(4) What does ATO stand for?  Hint: Think Dave Matthews

(5) What song did Dave regularly play at the local dance club to clear the floor?

The songs in this episode are featured on Paul & Dave's Faves Playlist.

NEW:

Starting October 2021, Derringer Discoveries officially unveiled The Turnip Music Radio (TMR) Top 25.  Updated monthly, the TMR Top 25 contains the 25 best songs of what's new worldwide in fresh folk, adult rock, and power pop.  Click the link and see if you agree.

Contact derringerdiscoveries@gmail.com and "follow" Derringer Discoveries on your favorite digital platform.

Your Sister's Room by Ho Jo Fro is the theme song for Derringer Discoveries and is available for streaming on most platforms.

More popular in the UK than in the US, The Killers are an American band from Las Vegas fronted by singer, keyboardist, and lyricist Brandon Flowers.

In this episode of Derringer Discoveries, Paul & Dave Derringer are joined by two special guests, Augie and Paddy, who take on the Derringer surname as the four discuss The Killers' six studio albums spanning 2004 to 2020 in anticipation of their seventh studio album (See Episode 20 for The Killers' Pressure Machine).

While relaying intriguing stories about The Killers and life in general, the Derringers pick and discuss their favorite songs and they ponder whether it is better to be human or a dancer, as posited by Brandon in the classic song Human.

Near the end of the episode, they debate whether The Killers have Jumped the Shark.  And, they dip their toes into the Rubicon, but dare they cross it?

Stay for a post-episode explanation as to the meaning behind In Rivermont by Ho Jo Fro, the same band who provide the Derringer Discoveries theme song, Your Sister's Room.

The songs discussed in this episode can be found on the The Killers Have Not Peaked Spotify playlist.  Please "like" it.

Also, Turnip Music Radio has launched The TMR Top 25, a countdown of our 25 favorite new (or recent) songs by recording artists worldwide in the genres encompassing pop, alternative, folk, and rock & roll.  Please check it out and click "Like."  Each month, the chart will be updated to reflect the current best of what's new.

Contact The Derringer Brothers at derringerdiscoveries@gmail.com and "follow" Derringer Discoveries on your favorite digital platform.

From the mid-1960s to the early 1970s, there was a large counterculture movement in the United States. It was a time when the war in Vietnam was escalating and there was vast social tension in society overall. But it was also a time of free love, experimentation, alternative lifestyles, and some terrific music!

It was from an area just outside of Los Angeles, California – an area known as Laurel Canyon – that Rock and Roll’s first supergroup arose: Crosby, Still, Nash & Young.  

Indie recording artist Jon Tyler Wiley joins Team Derringer as they debate when and where the founding members of CSN first lifted their voices in harmony. Listen in as Laura, Paul, Alton, and Dave pick their favorite CSNY band member and share their favorite songs written by David Crosby, Stephen Stills, Graham Nash, and/or Neil Young. Today’s special guest will even provide you with a musical treat you’re sure to love.

For more information about Derringer Discoveries, Team Derringer, or our music promotion affiliate, Turnip Music Radio, please visit https://www.derringerdiscoveries.com. Sign up for our free newsletter at https://www.derringerdiscoveries.com/subscribe.

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With a new year comes new ideas. Team Derringer has decided to bring the monthly Turnip Music Radio (TMR) Countdown to an end and, going forward, the team will focus its episodes on artist reviews, interviews, and music insight.

Thus, this is The Final Countdown - February 2024. Indie singer-songwriters, rockers, and brand-new artists are joined on this month’s final countdown with legends and industry heavyweights. You’re sure to find some great new music to enjoy.

With the end of the countdown, the monthly Seedlings ballot has also concluded. Thank you to all of the listeners who voted on a regular basis. We hope you will keep listening!

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Growing up the child of missionary parents, Tina moved from the UK, to the Netherlands, to South Africa, and finally back to the UK. The transient nature of her childhood prevented Tina from feeling a sense of belonging and she often felt insulated from the outside world. To entertain herself, she played music with her family members and wrote her first song at age 11. She blossomed as a musician shortly after university when a friend’s brother, a music producer, wanted to record her.

Tina expected her songs to find their home in the church halls she was so familiar with, but she soon found herself performing the open mic circuit in and around London. After connecting with producer Trevor Michael, Tina found her musical voice and solidly established her sound. Tina is a master storyteller. Her songs run the gamut from the deeply painful experiences to the hope one can find in the simple things of life.

Join Team Derringer (Laura, Paul, and Alton), as they explore the stories behind their five favorite Tina Boonstra songs, hear of Tina’s early life, and discover the exciting projects that Tina has planned next. Explore musical snippets from Tina's songs and enjoy the stories behind the tracks on Tina’s latest album, “Circle back, start again.”

For more information about Derringer Discoveries, Team Derringer, or our music promotion affiliate, Turnip Music Radio, please visit https://www.derringerdiscoveries.com. Sign up for our free newsletter at https://www.derringerdiscoveries.com/subscribe.

We hope you will share this podcast with others. Let us know what you think of this episode on one of our social media channels: Instagram, Facebook, and/or Twitter. You can even drop us an email at feedback@derringerdiscoveries.com. We'd love to hear from you!

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Join Team Derringer (Paul, Laura, Alton, and Dave) as they count down to the Turnip Music Radio Best Song of 2022. Team Derringer will highlight all the artists who have had a monthly number one song on the Turnip Music Radio Top 25 chart. The number ones are comprised of artists from around the world - from Los Angeles to Sweden to Australia.

Team Derringer has evaluated over 6,000 songs this year. Each month, Team Derringer submits the best-of-the-best to the highly capable Turnip Tillers who then select the top songs for each and every month of the year. If you don’t know what a Turnip Tiller is, be sure to listen to this episode! At the end of the episode, Team Derringer reveals the Turnip Music Radio Best Song of 2022 – as voted by the Turnip Tillers. You can find an archive of the monthly winners on our website, www.derringerdiscoveries.com.

The Turnip Music Radio Best of 2022 playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2mHL9ueSJLZ8sFk5w7EW0y?si=0d1a62fd70dd44f1

For more information about Turnip Music Radio, visit our website: https://www.derringerdiscoveries.com/tmr

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In 1961, a band influenced by the southern California lifestyle (surfing, cars, and romance) emerged from a garage in Hawthorne, California. The band consisted of brothers Brian, Dennis, and Carl Wilson, their cousin Mike Love, and friend Al Jardine. They were called The Beach Boys. Need we say more?  

Join Team Derringer (Laura, Paul, and Alton) as we discuss little known facts about The Beach Boys. Did Brian Wilson's band jump the shark? Did they Cross the Rubicon? Listen and discover.

Find all the Derringer Discoveries artist insight episodes, released monthly, on our website or your favorite podcast platform. 

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With listeners in 30+ countries and more than 43,000 downloads, this is Team Derringer's new promo, celebrating our third year as Derringer Discoveries - A Music Adventure Podcast.

If you're a long-time Derringer Discoveries listener, you'll recall that In Episode 19, we weighed in on The Beatles' 10 Worst Songs. In response to that episode, Sammy Vulcano, a solo recording artist from the Syracuse, New York (US) area, reached out to Team Derringer.

Sammy shared that he is a superfan of The Beatles. He told Team Derringer that he had recently combined his songwriting talents with those of his lifelong friend and fellow musician, Anthony Micaroni, to write, record, and release a trilogy of songs about The Beatles from 1962 to 1965.

Intrigued by this concept, Team Derringer decided to explore the collaboration between Sammy and Anthony and invited them to join Team Derringer (Laura, Paul, Alton, and Dave) as they delve into this period of The Beatles' legacy -- a time that is often overshadowed by the brilliance of The Beatles' catalog released after 1965. Assisted by special guests Sammy and Anthony, Team Derringer shares the tale of The Beatles in Hamburg 1962, along with snippets of their biggest hits from 1962 to 1965. 

The Beatles had just one hit in 1962 and it was only in the UK. They didn't conquer the US until January 1964, but by 1965, they were dominating the music charts worldwide. Join Team Derringer and their guests as they discover obscure, interesting trivia about The Beatles. Along the way, you'll hear snippets of The Beatles' two hit singles sung with German lyrics. Additionally, Team Derringer, Sammy, and Anthony will discuss Kurt Cobain's posthumous hit single, a cover of Sammy's favorite 1963 song by The Beatles.  Kurt's cover has streamed almost 59 million times!

And of course, Team Derringer will play snippets of the trilogy of songs by Sammy and Anthony that sparked the idea for this episode. These three songs by Sammy Vulcano and Anthony Micaroni are available on all the major digital streaming platforms, such as Spotify.

Derringer Discoveries is the curator of a popular Spotify playlist called The Beatles Inspired.  If you are a recording artist or a listener who knows of a song that belongs on this playlist, subscribe to our free newsletter at https://www.derringerdiscoveries.com and then send us a link to the song at feedback@derringerdiscoveries.com.  Most likely we'll include it on the playlist!

For more information about Derringer Discoveries, Team Derringer, or our music promotion affiliate, Turnip Music Radio, please visit https://www.derringerdiscoveries.com.

We hope you will share this podcast with others. And, let Team Derringer know what you think of this episode on one of our social media channels: Instagram, Facebook, and/or Twitter. You can even drop us an email at feedback@derringerdiscoveries.com. We'd love to hear from you!

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This month’s Turnip Music Radio Top 25 is a Canadian tour de force! Five Canadian artists/bands make an appearance in the Top 15 positions with two more rounding out the Top 25. We have music from top-tier artists with over two-million monthly listeners going head-to-head with up-and-coming bands that are destined to find a wider global audience.

A listener from Australia recently tagged Derringer Discoveries in a social media post: “This is my favourite podcast for finding new indie (real indie) and keeping up with established artists. Kicks Spotify algorithms’ a$$! Excited for the new episode this weekend!”

Listen in as Team Derringer (Paul, Laura, and Alton) highlight artists from Canada, Spain, Switzerland, Ukraine, and the US. Derringer Discoveries and Turnip Music Radio are your source for discovering terrific new music that we’re sure you’ll love. (See what we did there?)

If you would like to help decide which songs make it onto the monthly Turnip Music Radio Top 25 chart (and discover some fantastic tunes along the way), be sure to visit our website each month between the 15th and 25th to cast your vote. (www.derringerdiscoveries.com/vote)

The TMR Countdown Episode, which highlights the artists in the Top 15 positions, drops sometime during the first week of each month.

Find Derringer Discoveries on your favorite podcast app: www.pod.link/derringerdiscoveries.

You can listen to all the songs on the Turnip Music Radio Top 25 chart, updated monthly: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1CLzNqR1HEB75ddqSfJ90Z?si=c80934b6efab4bb6

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For a band that has had such a large impact on pop culture for the last decade, Lord Huron has remained under-the-radar of many music listeners. Starting out in Michigan as the brainchild of Ben Schneider, a multi-talented artist, Lord Huron has become a hugely influential indie rock band whose music has appeared in numerous films, commercials, television shows, and in series for NBC, The CW, Netflix, HBO, and Showtime. Their songs have also appeared on music charts worldwide.

Based out of their own Whispering Pines studio in Los Angeles, California, Lord Huron – now composed of Schneider and his former high school bandmates – continue to generate wonderfully inventive music. Accompanied by Ben Schneider’s artwork and multimedia creations such as the collection of live-streamed shows called Alive from Whispering Pines, the band takes us on a fictional journey into the storied past of Whispering Pines studio and music from a bygone era.

In this Derringer Discoveries episode, the Derringer Brothers – Alton and Paul – explore Lord Huron’s latest album, Long Lost, and share their favorite album tracks. They’ll also share their thoughts on whether Lord Huron has taken their latest concept album too far. Did they Jump the Shark? Did they Cross the Rubicon?  You’ll have to listen to find out.

Be sure to stick around for the Post-Episode Bonus where Paul and Alton introduce you to a talented singer-songwriter named Katie Tich (pronounced “tish”) out of Baltimore, Maryland. Katie was kind enough to join the Derringer Brothers for an exclusive interview where she shares how she got her start in music and provided insight into her heartfelt and emotional lyrics.

Katie’s songs have appeared on the Derringer Discoveries curated playlist, the Turnip Music Radio (TMR) - Top 25. The TMR Top 25 consists of the latest compelling songs that the Derringer Brothers find to be some of the best music worldwide. The chart is updated monthly, so be sure to click "like" and check back often to hear the latest finds by Derringer Discoveries!

If you hear a snippet from today’s episode that you want to explore further, all the songs, except for one, can be found on the accompanying Spotify playlist, Lord Huron – Indie Folk’s Creative Under-the-Radar Juggernaut. Be sure to listen to this episode to find out which Lord Huron song Paul Derringer dislikes so much that he refused to let us include it on this playlist.

Please visit the Turnip Music Radio (TMR) Top 25, a music chart by Derringer Discoveries, available on Spotify. Updated monthly, this chart reflects our current 25 favorite, new songs by recording artists worldwide with a focus on fresh folk, adult rock, alternative rock, rock & roll, and power pop. Click “Like” (the heart icon) to follow the Turnip Music Radio (TMR) Top 25.

The Derringer Brothers want to hear from you!  Send us your feedback at feedback@derringerdiscoveries.com – you may hear your comments read on a future episode of Derringer Discoveries!  Keep listening!

Please be sure to subscribe to Derringer Discoveries. This lets the providers know that you enjoy the content and look forward to future episodes. Be sure to tell your friends, family, and fellow music-lovers about our podcast.

Your Sister's Room by Ho Jo Fro is the theme song for Derringer Discoveries and is available for streaming on most platforms.

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College Rock exploded on the music scene sometime during 1983 and 1984; however, the infrastructure for the musical style had been established almost 20 years earlier – not by a musician, band, or other influential figure – but by a government agency in the U.S.

Join Team Derringer as they explore the birth of College Rock and the preeminent band at its epicenter: R.E.M. The eclectic, hook-heavy, and guitar-jangly sound emerged from the new-wave and post-punk music scenes of the late 1970s spreading from Athens, Georgia, throughout the U.S. and was soon adopted by bands in the U.K.

Laura, Alton, and Paul (Team Derringer) are joined by singer-songwriter/guitarist/recording artist Bryan Cooper from Fukuoka, Japan, by way of Yorkshire, England. All the hosts are huge fans of R.E.M. – mostly favoring the music that was the band recorded during the I.R.S. Records years.

Did R.E.M. ever Jump the Shark? If so, did they Cross the Rubicon? Listen in to find out! You can even learn how to score your very own cheese and mushroom pizza!*

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Formed in 1964, The Who's original lineup has been hailed as one of the most influential rock bands of the 20th century. Their seminal albums - Tommy (1969), Who's Next (1971), and Quadrophenia (1973) - cemented their status as rock 'n' roll legends. The band's drummer, Keith Moon (23 August 2046 - 7 September 1978), is often celebrated as the greatest drummer in rock history, with his dynamic drumming still earning acclaim from critics and fellow musicians.

In this episode, UK recording artist and friend of the podcast, Matt Saxton, joins Team Derringer to share his top five favorite songs by the band. Matt, a self-proclaimed super-fan of The Who, brings his enthusiasm for The Who's music to what promises to be an exciting countdown.

Besides his talent as a recording artist, Matt has also captivated audiences as a guest host, contributing to two episodes of the Team Derringer podcast. His dynamic presence adds a unique flair to the show, making each episode a must-listen event. 

Be sure to join us!

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THE WHO

- web: www.thewho.com - Instagram: @officialthewho

MATT SAXTON

- Instagram: @mattsaxtonmusic - Facebook: @mattsaxtonmusic

DERRINGER DISCOVERIES

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The theme song for Derringer Discoveries is Your Sister's Room by Ho Jo Fro.

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In this episode, Team Derringer (Laura, Alton, and Paul) interview Søren Koch of Denmark, the third and current bassist for The Zombies. Yes, this is The Zombies from the UK! In the 1960s, throughout a number of countries including the US and UK, they scored timeless hits, including She's Not There and Time of the Season.

Post break-up, in 1968, they released their now classic Odessey and Oracle album, ranked in 2012 by Rolling Stone magazine as one of the 500 Greatest Albums of All Time.

In 2019, The Zombies were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

In October 2023, they released their latest album Different Game.

Presently, The Zombies are on a multi-nation tour, and they have 3.4 million monthly listeners on Spotify.

Join Team Derringer as Søren Koch who has been with The Zombies since 2018 reveals his Top Five Favorite Songs (so far) by the band. Where do you think She's Not There and Time of the Season will land? Think again! Also, how does Søren feel about Odessey and Oracle and Different Game? Listen to this episode and find out.

News Flash: With his #1 pick, Søren breaks a Derringer Discoveries rule! Discover how Laura, Alton, and Paul handle this left-field transgression.

Also, throughout this episode, you will hear "voiceovers" from listeners all over the world. Add your voice to future episodes! Send us your voiceover on an MP3 to feedback@derringerdiscoveries.com. Feel free to say what you want! Keep it short. Make it funny, like one of this episode's listeners Colleen from Waynesboro, Virginia (US) did with her rooster who, for some season, does not like Derringer Discoveries!

In this episode, Team Derringer will also introduce you to Søren Koch's other band, The Beatophonics, based in Denmark.

The theme song for Derringer Discoveries is Your Sister's Room by Ho Jo Fro.

Derringer Discoveries episodes are released bi-monthly. Find all Derringer Discoveries episodes on our website: www.derringerdiscoveries.com/episodes.

If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to our podcast, and tell your friends about Derringer Discoveries.

Subscribe to the Derringer Discoveries podcast so you’ll never miss an episode. You can follow us on social media: Instagram, Facebook, Threads, and X and sign up for our newsletter, if you're so inclined. We sure would appreciate it! 

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Musicians from all over the globe are reppin' on Turnip Music Radio's Top 25 for July 2022.  This month's playlist features artists from Australia, the UK, Canada, and the US. 

Listen in as Team Derringer (Paul, Laura, Dave, and Alton) counts down the Top 10 songs from this month's crop of new music. Enjoy song snippets and witty banter as the team members announce the Top 10.

If you want to check out songs on the Turnip Music Radio Top 25 for July 2022, you'd better hurry!  Once the month has ended, the Top 25 playlist will be refreshed with a whole new batch of songs from artists the world over.

Starting this month, we are publishing a monthly Top 10 Countdown episode featuring song snippets and Team Derringer insights on the top ten songs on the TMR Top 25 chart.

Each month, Derringer Discoveries publishes the Turnip Music Radio (TMR) Top 25 chart featuring new songs voted on by our Turnip Tillers (i.e., special listeners), as culled from our TMR Compelling & New playlist.

The songs on Compelling & New come to us three ways: (1) as direct submissions at our derringerdiscoveries.com website; (2) as submissions via Soundplate.com (UK), and (3) as recommendations made by our Turnip Tillers.

Anyone submitting a song recommendation for Compelling & New will need to first subscribe to our free newsletter, easily done at our website derringerdiscoveries.com.

The #1 song from each month for 2022 will become a finalist for Song of the Year.  In December, we will submit a ballot to our Turnip Tillers containing the twelve #1 songs from 2022 and the Tillers will decide Song of the Year.

If you want to become a Turnip Tiller, please apply at our website.

Send your comments to us at feedback@derringerdiscoveries.com. You can also find all our featured playlists, such as the Turnip Music Radio Top 25, on our website: www.derringerdiscoveries.com. While you’re there, please sign up for our free newsletter!

Subscribe to Derringer Discoveries wherever you listen to podcasts. Doing so lets us know that you enjoy the content and look forward to future episodes. Tell your friends, family, and fellow music lovers about Derringer Discoveries.

Indifference by Ho Jo Fro is the theme song for the TMR Top 10 Countdown and is available on most digital streaming platforms.

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With listeners in more than 30 countries, Derringer Discoveries (DD) is tackling February 2023 like a blizzard! Laura, Paul, Alton, and Dave (Team Derringer) count down the Top 15 songs from the Turnip Music Radio (TMR) Top 25 chart for February.  The slate includes industry veterans, young indie artists, and everything in between, featuring musicians from Iceland, Italy, Australia, the UK, and the US, alongside January's holdovers from Ireland, Canada, Ukraine, and other countries.  Join Team Derringer as we count down the top songs from the second month of 2023! You'll hear music snippets of the top songs and gain insight into the recording artists behind the music. Be sure to check out this month’s roster of fantastic talent!

For more information about DD and/or TMR, please visit https://www.derringerdiscoveries.com.  Click here for the TMR Top 25 chart for February 2023: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1CLzNqR1HEB75ddqSfJ90Z?si=e4981635e6614a9f

We hope you'll share our podcast with others. We'd also love to hear from you.  Catch up with us on one of our social media channels: Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. Thank you for listening to Derringer Discoveries - A Music Adventure Podcast.

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Between formation in 1967 until 1977, the English progressive rock band Genesis lost a total of eight band members.  By 1977, they were down to three: keyboardist Tony Banks; bassist/guitarist Mike Rutherford; and drummer/singer Phil Collins.  These are the three who, in 1977, shot to worldwide superstar status, peaking in 1991 after securing 17 now-classic hits in the interim.  These are the same three musicians who, in March 2022, played their final live performance, thus bringing Genesis to an end after 55 years of on and off and on again existence.

Meanwhile, one of the eight members who departed Genesis in the early years was Peter Gabriel who also had a stellar career, giving the world an impressive number of now-classic hit songs.  In this episode, you will learn which #1 hit by Gabriel knocked a song by Genesis out of the #1 spot on the music charts.  Think about this: An artist knocked his former band out of the #1 spot.  How many times in the history of Rock & Roll has this happened?  Listeners: Exactly once!  Listen up to find out which two songs were involved.

As you will hear in this episode, pundits have long held that music lovers cannot be both a Genesis fan and a Gabriel fan.  The kitchen-sink logic is that you either love Genesis or you love Gabriel.  You cannot love both, because they are diametrically opposed.

In this episode, Team Derringer conducts a countdown of five classic songs.  In so doing, each Derringer reveals whether they prefer Genesis or Gabriel and then they relay their favorite song by their preferred artist.  This takes the four Derringers from #5 to #2 and then for the #1 honor, they call on special listener and recording artist Rose Alaimo from Ithica, New York to reveal whether she prefers Genesis or Gabriel and then to give us her favorite song, which also happens to be the highest streaming song on Spotify by her preferred artist.  Stick around to find out the artist and the song!

Team Derringer also weighs in on whether either artist Jumped the Shark!  And, did they Cross the Rubicon?  Listeners: You are in for a surprise!

In today's Post-Episode Bonus, Team Derringer features recording artist Mats Dernand, counting down some of Derringer Discoveries' favorite songs by the Swedish recording artist.  Listeners will remember Mats from Episode 28 when he received a special shout out.  This time around, Mats gave Derringer Discoveries an exclusive interview.

All of the songs mentioned in this episode can be found on the accompanying Spotify playlist, Genesis vs. Gabriel, including a song by Rose Alaimo and a number of songs by Mats Dernand.  "Liking" the playlist helps Derringer Discoveries.  Streaming the playlist generates royalties payable by Spotify to every artist featured on the playlist.

Send your comments to us at feedback@derringerdiscoveries.com. You can also find all our featured playlists, such as the Turnip Music Radio Top 25, on our website: www.derringerdiscoveries.com. While you’re there, please sign up for our free newsletter!

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PLANTING FOR THE FUTURE

Dan Friedman, a recording artist and fan of Derringer Discoveries, has established and coordinated a worldwide livestream concert scheduled for October 5, 2024, from 12 PM to 10 PM ET. This event, titled the "Planting for the Future Livestream Concert," is part of his Green Music Program, a non-profit organization.

Access to the full virtual concert is available with a donation of just $10 (US). The Green Music Program will donate the entire amount to two charities: Keep Durham Beautiful in North Carolina [US] and Little Free Trees in Devon, UK. To obtain your ticket, please proceed to the GoFundMe page for the event.

Derringer Discoveries proudly sponsors the upcoming livestream concert series. From this episode through October 5th, we're featuring a series of mini episodes, each spotlighting a unique artist from the live, global event that already spans three continents.

FEATURED ARTIST

This episode highlights the music project DUEL NATIVE. The artist is originally from the UK, currently lives in Australia, and has family roots in the Caribbean and Hong Kong. DUEL NATIVE is the creation of Stephen Choi. He is set to open the livestream concert from the UK on October 5th at 12 noon ET (5:00 PM UK time).

In this episode, while presenting three of his outstanding songs for the concert, DUEL NATIVE, also known as Stephen, discusses his contribution to developing an eco-friendly substitute for the plastic in vinyl records. Additionally, he incorporates audio samples from the GreenPeace organization into one of his new tracks. Curious about the sound of an ant amplified to the maximum? Tune in to this episode for the reveal!

The songs featured in this episode (and all episodes connected to the October 5th livestream concert) are included on the following playlist: Planting for the Future Livestream Concert - 5th October 2024. If you are a recording artist who has obtained ticket access to the concert, we will add a song of yours to the playlist, if you contact us at feedback@derringerdiscoveries.com.

The theme song for Derringer Discoveries is Your Sister's Room by Ho Jo Fro.

Derringer Discoveries episodes are usually released bi-weekly. However, September will be different! Find all Derringer Discoveries episodes on our website: www.derringerdiscoveries.com/episodes.

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Using humor, unique insights, and brotherly love, The Derringer Brothers celebrate and discuss the best songs by the Electric Light Orchestra (ELO).  With three special guests and memory-fests of first loves and misspent youth, the brothers reveal which long-time, core member of ELO got shafted by the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and whether or not ELO jumped the shark!

The songs in this episode are featured on ELO's Best Playlist - Derringer Discoveries.

Contact Paul & Dave at derringerdiscoveries@gmail.com and follow Derringer Discoveries on your favorite digital platform.

Derringer Discoveries' theme song, Your Sister's Room, is by the band Ho Jo Fro.  Support a struggling artist by adding a song or two of theirs to your favorite playlist!

Artists from all over the globe are represented on the Turnip Music Radio Top 25 music chart for December 2022. We have artists representing Japan, Germany, Spain, the United Kingdom, from both coasts of the United States, and many points in between.

Find out who was selected for the very last coveted #1 spot for 2022. Team Derringer shares the Top 10 songs from the TMR Top 25 chart as well as a music snippet of each song while the team provides brief bios of the artists. Be sure to check out this month’s slate of fantastic talent!

Stay tuned for our Best of 2022 episode, scheduled for a 24 December 2022 release, to find out which song the Turnip Tillers will vote as the #1 song of 2022.  You can hear all the candidates right now on the Turnip Music Radio Best of 2022 playlist!

Here’s a little background: Every month, Turnip Music Radio, a Derringer Discoveries-affiliated music curator, publishes the Turnip Music Radio Top 25 Spotify music chart that reflects our current 25 favorite new songs by recording artists worldwide. The TMR Top 25 focuses on fresh folk, adult rock, alternative rock, rock & roll, and power pop. The chart is populated each month with fresh new music as voted on by our global panel of esteemed music critics known as the Turnip Tillers (a.k.a. "The Tillers"). Each month The Tillers select new music, chosen from the TMR Compelling & New playlist, to promote to the TMR Top 25.

So, you think you know music? Why not join our illustrious (but motley) crew of music aficionados? You can apply to join the ranks of the Turnip Tillers! To do so, simply go to www.derringerdiscoveries.com/tiller-about and tell us a little about yourself.

For more information about Turnip Music Radio, visit our website:  www.derringerdiscoveries.com/tmr.

The Turnip Music Radio Top 25 playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1CLzNqR1HEB75ddqSfJ90Z?si=e4981635e6614a9f

Please subscribe to the Derringer Discoveries podcast so you’ll never miss an episode. You can also find us on the web at www.derringerdiscoveries.com and on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. Thanks for listening to Derringer Discoveries!

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Using humor, unique insights, and brotherly love, in this episode, The Derringer Brothers - Paul & Dave - take you on a musical adventure through the best of Todd "the Runt" Rundgren's more than 54 years as a songwriter, singer, musician, and producer.  Paul & Dave cover Rundgren's impressive catalog of hits, including songs you may not even realize he wrote!  Learn about Rundgren's formative years with the Philadelphia band Nazz, his ground-breaking solo years, and his on-going relationship as the leader of the band Utopia.

This episode gives you a quick and fun-filled lesson in everything about the Runt.  As it turns out, Paul & Dave were in fact successful in convincing you, the listeners, to put Rundgren in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame at Rockhall.com, where, having first qualified in 1996, he will finally be admitted as part of the class of 2021.

In addition, Paul & Dave shed some light about a few of the bands and hit songs that Rundgren has produced through the years, including one album that has sold 50 million copies worldwide.

Visit the Todd Rundgren Playlist for the songs discussed in this episode.

Stay for the post-episode bonus track and hear a snippet of Ho Jo Fro's digital single Music Box Killer.

Contact Paul & Dave at derringerdiscoveries@gmail.com and follow Derringer Discoveries on your favorite digital platform.

In this episode, Team Derringer explores a rare juxtaposition: the improbable convergence of two highly disparate styles of music. In 2004, two luminaries in their respective genres came together to make magic. One is a dynamic frontman for one of the most well-known rock bands of all time, while the other is a highly sought-after collaborator, solo artist, and leader of an extremely popular bluegrass band.

In 2007, Alison Krauss and Robert Plant released their Grammy-winning album, Raising Sand. The critically acclaimed pairing produced studio gold which later turned into platinum. Fourteen years later, the duo released their second album, Raise the Roof. Could they replicate the magic? Listen in to find out!

Singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist, Matt Saxton from East Sussex, United Kingdom, joins Team Derringer as special guest-host to explore the Plant and Krauss’ fantastic interpretation of blues, country, soul, gospel, and old-timey songs. To top off the winning formula, the pair recruited Grammy award winning T. Bone Burnett, a highly successful record producer, guitarist, and songwriter.  Burnett is known for musical endeavors in films such as O Brother Where Art Thou?, Cold Mountain, Walk the Line, and Crazy Heart.

As a special treat, Matt Saxton shares some of his own music with the Derringer Discoveries listeners.

Be sure to check out this entertaining episode. Follow Derringer Discoveries on your favorite streaming platform: https://pod.link/derringerdiscoveries or https://derringerdiscoveries.podbean.com/.

To contact Team Derringer, visit the Derringer Discoveries website at www.derrringerdiscoveries.com.

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This month, all month long, Turnip Music Radio and Derringer Discoveries celebrate Independence Day and the independent artists from around the world who have landed on our Top 25 Chart! In this countdown episode, we highlight artists from the US, Canada, Europe, Australia, and many points in between. We have up-and-coming artists going head-to-head with industry veterans. Tune in to hear how the indies fared against the giants.

Laura, Alton, and Paul (Team Derringer) share a mini bio of each artist in the top 15 positions, as well as snippets from the featured songs.

If you're ready to listen to some fantastic new music, check out all the great tunes from the artists on the Turnip Music Radio Top 25 Spotify playlist and music chart, brought to you by Derringer Discoveries and their music promotion affiliate, Turnip Music Radio.

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Artists featured in this episode:

• Stella
• Samantha Fish, Jesse Dayton
• Darlingside
• The Revivalists
• Silverbird
• Zoe Sky Jordon
• UAP, Katie Tich
• Ben Folds
• Child Seat
• Matt Saxton
• WakeUpCall
• Half Moon Run
• Dave Matthews Band
• Herb's Excellent Adventure
• Anton Johansen

Enjoy!

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Derringer Discoveries (DD) and Turnip Music Radio (TMR) kick off 2023 with a bang! 💥 Laura, Paul, Alton, and Dave (Team Derringer) count down the Top 15 songs from the TMR Top 25 for January.  The slate includes industry veterans, young indie artists, and everything in between, featuring musicians from the United States, Canada, the UK, Scandinavia, and Ukraine.  Join Team Derringer as we count down the top songs from the first month of 2023! You'll hear music snippets of the top songs and gain a bit of insight into the recording artists behind the music. Be sure to check out this month’s roster of fantastic talent!

For more information about DD and/or TMR, please visit https://www.derringerdiscoveries.com.  Click here for the TMR Top 25 chart for January 2023: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1CLzNqR1HEB75ddqSfJ90Z?si=e4981635e6614a9f

We hope you'll share our podcast with others. We'd also love to hear from you.  Catch up with us on one of our social media channels: Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. Thank you for listening to Derringer Discoveries - A Music Adventure Podcast. We wish you health, happiness, and success in 2023! 

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Guest host DP Derringer joins the rest of Team Derringer as they explore the new-wave, pop-rock band, The Cars. In the latter part of 1976, founding members Ric Ocasek and Benjamin Orr were joined by Elliott Eston, David Robinson, and Greg Hawkes to form the new wave pioneering band, The Cars.

The Cars were considered by many to be among the frontrunners of the New Wave music genre. By the early 1980s, The Cars’ videos were in regular rotation on the fledging music video channel, MTV.

Join Team Derringer as they delve into the formation of The Cars and highlight some of the band’s most popular hits. Have the songs stood the test of time? Let us know!

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The theme song by Derringer Discoveries, Your Sister’s Room, is provided by the band Ho Jo Fro.

In this episode, Team Derringer interviews rock legend Elliott Murphy who has been a fixture on the music scene for over 51 years. Elliott is not just a rock musician; he's also a novelist, record producer, singer-songwriter, journalist, and actor. 

From his residence in Paris, France, where he lives with his wife Françoise, Elliott entertains Team Derringer (and our listeners) with tales of his early days as a musician from Long Island, New York. He reminisces about times spent with iconic musicians like Bruce Springsteen, Billy Joel, and Lou Reed. He also recounts his experiences of rising to fame—and experiencing setbacks—in the rock-and-roll scene of the early '70s. Now in his second (or perhaps third) act, Elliott embraces a quintessential European lifestyle and continues to grace the stage, captivating audiences for more than fifty years.

Discover more: 

• Elliot Murphy's website: www.elliottmurphy.com
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In this Derringer Discoveries episode, we spotlight the careers of two exceptional artists from New Zealand. Both are prolific songwriters. Both are excellent musicians. Both have highly successful solo careers. Both have been (and still are) members of world-renowned bands; sometimes together, sometimes separately. Did we mention that they are siblings? Can you guess who they are? You won’t find the answer here in these show notes! You’ll have to listen to the episode to find out!

In our Post-Episode Bonus, we spotlight an extremely talented singer/songwriter/producer who goes by the moniker, Orion and the Melted Crayons. Orion Redwolf Faruque started playing music as a child in his mom’s church band. He has traveled the country while flirting with the punk, jazz, and metal genres. His journey began in Charlottesville, Virginia, and temporarily landed him in Minneapolis. Moving on from there, he explored the music scene in Cuba, later found himself on a mountain top in Asheville, North Carolina, and finally returned to Charlottesville to pursue his musical dreams.

Orion would like to acknowledge his collaborators who have contributed to his musical creations. They are, in no particular order:

• Elie Bashkow
• Ryan Goodrich
• Nan MacMillan
• Gina Sobel (Choose Your Own Adventure)
• Jacob Carlson
• Louis Smith (Kendall Street Company)
• Ryan Wood (Choose Your Own Adventure)

All songs mentioned in this episode can be found on the Spotify playlist: Tim & Neil – Better Together?

Team Derringer wants to hear from you! Send your comments to us at feedback@derringerdiscoveries.com. You can also find all our featured playlists, such as the Turnip Music Radio Top 25, on our website: www.derringerdiscoveries.com. While you’re there, be sure to sign up for our free newsletter!

Please subscribe to Derringer Discoveries wherever you listen to podcasts. Doing so lets us know that you enjoy the content and look forward to future episodes. Tell your friends, family, and fellow music lovers about Derringer Discoveries.

Your Sister's Room by Ho Jo Fro is the theme song for Derringer Discoveries and is available on most digital streaming platforms.

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FEATURED ARTIST

Independent recording artist, singer/songwriter, producer, and musician, Lina Cooper, joins Team Derringer from her Los Angeles studio to talk about her music, her lyrics, and her experience participating in the recent Planting for the Future livestream concert. 

Lina was born and raised in the country of Ukraine. When she was 17, she moved to the US. Now she pursues her music career in Los Angeles, California, along with her musician boyfriend Ryan Clure who performs as XNK.

Besides discussing her recent livestream performance, Lina delves into her effective use of social media to promote her music and weighs the pros and cons of participating in livestream concerts. Throughout the conversation, she shares the stories behind some of her hit songs and opens up about her inspirations and influences, including Matchbox 20, Maggie Rogers, The 1975, and Taylor Swift.

 

A devoted listener of Derringer Discoveries, Lina has contributed multiple voiceovers for the podcast in both English and Ukrainian. Team Derringer welcomes anyone reading this message to submit voiceovers—you may even hear your own voice in upcoming episodes.

GREEN MUSIC PROGRAM

To follow-up on Dan Friedman's message at the beginning of this episode, please visit the Green Music Program, a non-profit organization.

LISTENERS, ADD YOUR SONG TO A PLAYLIST!

The songs featured in this episode are included on the following playlist: Planting for the Future. Contact us at feedback@derringerdiscoveries.com to add your song!

The theme song for Derringer Discoveries is Your Sister's Room by Ho Jo Fro.

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Fresh off their initial album, Hellscape, Baton Rouge-based Karma and the Killjoys are on the cusp of something big. The female-led, piano-rock band is comprised of Rain Scott-Catoire (keys, vocals), Sydni Myers (vocals), Thomas Vercher (drums), Tim Marchand (bass), and Michael Blount (guitar).  Founding members Scott-Catoire and Myers write the band’s songs and compose the quintet’s music.

The band's piano-forward sound blends rock, pop, and phenomenal vocal harmonies. Their genre-defying music is reminiscent of Fiona Apple, Muse, Elton John, Danny Elfman, Tori Amos, Gwen Stefani, Madness, Ben Folds Five, and Meat Loaf. With the release of their impressive freshman album, the bar has been set high. Join us as Derringer Discoveries listeners from all over the world – many of whom are musicians themselves – sing the praises of Karma and the Killjoys.

The playlist for this episode features songs by Karma and the Killjoys, as well as songs by the artists who inspire them and songs by recording artists from around the world who are quoted in this episode.  Share the love by streaming and "Liking" this playlist: Check Out Karma

Please do us a favor and tell your friends, family, and fellow music lovers about Derringer Discoveries. For more information on Derringer Discoveries, Turnip Music Radio, and to subscribe to our newsletter, please visit our website: www.derringerdiscoveries.com.

So, you think you know music? Why not join our illustrious (but motley) crew of music aficionados? You can apply to join the ranks of the Turnip Tillers (i.e., the monthly voters)! It's free! To do so, simply go to www.derringerdiscoveries.com/tiller-about and tell us a little about yourself.

Here is the Spotify link to The Turnip Music Radio Top 25 chart, updated monthly, as selected by the Turnip Tillers: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1CLzNqR1HEB75ddqSfJ90Z?si=e4981635e6614a9f

Please click "like" and follow Derringer Discoveries on your favorite digital streaming platform. You can also find us on the web at www.derringerdiscoveries.com and on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.

Thank you for listening to Derringer Discoveries!

Our theme song, Your Sister's Room, was written for Laura Derringer by the band Ho Jo Fro and is available on most digital streaming platforms.  Ho Jo Fro longs for likes, followers, and monthly listeners!

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Team Derringer is joined by recording artist Tilly Simon of the band &Tilly to count down Tilly’s Top 5 favorite songs by the band Blink-182.  The pop-punk band, Blink-182, formed in Poway, California [US] in 1992 and quickly rose to fame – especially with surfers, snowboarders, and skateboarders.

The band is renowned for its high-energy live shows and their adolescent humor. Comprised of bassist/vocalist Mark Hopper, guitarist/vocalist Tom DeLonge, and drummer Travis Barker, the band is experiencing a resurgence in popularity having just tied a record for the largest number of weeks at #1 on the Billboard Alternative Airplay chart. Blink-182’s 2023 hit, ONE MORE TIME, ties Portugal. The Man’s 2017 song, Feel It Still. Both songs spent 20 weeks atop the Billboard Alternative Airplay chart, however, ONE MORE TIME remained at #1 for 20 consecutive weeks from the time of its release while Feel It Still sat atop the chart off and on from June to December of 2017.

Our intrepid hosts delve into Tilly’s Blink-182 favorites and provide insightful background into each song they explore. Do you think Blink-182 is still as popular now as they were in the 90s? Listen in and tell us what you think!

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Our listeners in the UK might conclude that David Bowie had five Number One hit singles.  Meanwhile, our listeners in the US will say that Bowie had just two Number Ones.  However, here at Derringer Discoveries, we cater to the entire world and worldwide, Bowie had 11 Number One hit singles while he was living and one more Number One hit single posthumously.

Listen up as two of The Derringer Brothers - Alton and Paul - discuss and play snippets from all of Bowie's Number One hits from around the world while covering his "classic period" from 1969 to 1986.  Does Bowie Jump the Shark or Cross the Rubicon?  Stay to the end and discover Alton's shocking revelation.

Bowie's sole posthumous Number One hit from 2016 is just one of many mind-blowing discussion points raised by Alton and Paul during this episode.  For example, Radio Three Chart (LP3) is the oldest and longest-running music chart in Poland.  On a weekly basis, Marek and Piotr - Polskie Radio's alternating hosts - countdown Warsaw, Poland's top hit singles.  Marek and Piotr, along with their dedicated listeners, are the ones who decided to give Bowie his 12th Number One hit single!  Kudos to LP3!

But, what does LP3 have to do with Derringer Discoveries?  Well, in keeping with the LP3 spirit and perhaps off-their-rockers, in this episode, Derringer Discoveries officially unveils The Turnip Music Radio (TMR) Top 25.

During the inaugural month of October 2021, the first TMR Number One hit single was Harder Than It Should Be by the New Haven, Connecticut duo Goodnight Moonshine.

Today's Post-Episode Playout (i.e., Bonus) features an interview with an impressive, wonderfully-melodic band from Detroit Michigan called The Legal Matters.

In addition, please visit the Turnip Music Radio (TMR) Top 25, a music chart by Derringer Discoveries, available on Spotify. Updated monthly, this chart reflects our current 25 favorite, new songs by recording artists worldwide with a focus on fresh folk, adult rock, alternative rock, rock & roll, and power pop. Click “Like” (the heart icon) to follow the Turnip Music Radio (TMR) Top 25.

The Derringer Brothers want to hear from you!  Send us your feedback at feedback@derringerdiscoveries.com – you may hear your comments read on a future episode of Derringer Discoveries!  Keep listening!

Please be sure to subscribe to Derringer Discoveries. This lets the providers know that you enjoy the content and look forward to future episodes. Be sure to tell your friends, family, and fellow music-lovers about our podcast.

Your Sister's Room by Ho Jo Fro is the theme song for Derringer Discoveries and is available for streaming on most platforms.

Almost 35 years ago, four high school friends bonded over their love for making music – and not just any music. They came right out of the gate making top-notch alternative pop-rock songs but, desperate for a band name prior to their first gig, they jokingly adopted a silly moniker from a Monty Python skit: Toad the Wet Sprocket. It was a joke that went on too long – and it stuck. 

In this episode, the Derringer Brothers (Paul and Alton) explore Toad the Wet Sprocket’s (TTWS) pre-breakup hits from 1989’s Bread and Circus through 1997’s Coil – followed by the band’s 16-year hiatus from recording.

During the “break up years,” the band members stayed in touch, matured, occasionally played music together, and finally put aside their differences to reform in 2010.  In 2013, the band released the crowd-funded album, New Constellation, proving that the band’s fans were still around and longing for new TTWS music. The band’s 2016 EP, Architect of the Ruin, followed.

The Derringer Brothers recap seeing TTWS on tour over the last few years and explore their top three favorite songs from Toad’s latest album, Starting Now. How does the album compare to classic Toad? Listen up to find out!

Join Paul and Alton as they explain how TTWS survived the 90s, how the band differs from typical 90s bands, and what the future looks like since losing their long-time drummer.

The post-episode playout features a band from Baltimore and Florida known as We’re About 9 (WA9). Hear the story of the band’s genesis and how they are earning royalties from major airlines. In addition, Paul will relay his Top 3 WA9 songs and Brian Gundersdorf of WA9 will provide interesting insight into each of Paul's picks.

Enjoy the music heard on this episode by listening to the Toad the Wet Sprocket: Not Just Another 90s Band & Why playlist.

In addition, please visit the Turnip Music Radio (TMR) Top 25, a music chart by Derringer Discoveries, available on Spotify. Updated monthly, this chart reflects our current 25 favorite, new songs by recording artists worldwide with a focus on fresh folk, adult rock, alternative rock, rock & roll, and power pop. Click “Like” (the heart icon) to follow the Turnip Music Radio (TMR) Top 25.

The Derringer Brothers want to hear from you!  Send us your feedback at feedback@derringerdiscoveries.com – you may hear your comments read on a future episode of Derringer Discoveries!  Keep listening!

Please be sure to subscribe to Derringer Discoveries. This lets the providers know that you enjoy the content and look forward to future episodes. Be sure to tell your friends, family, and fellow music-lovers about our podcast.

Your Sister's Room by Ho Jo Fro is the theme song for Derringer Discoveries and is available for streaming on most platforms.

The Turnip Music Radio Top 25 music chart for November 2022 contains the latest releases from artists all over the US and the UK - songs by up-and-coming artists, as well as songs from world-renowned bands. Team Derringer shares the top 10 songs from the TMR Top 25 chart as well as insight into the meanings of the songs from some of the artists themselves.

Which artist will enjoy the coveted #1 spot for the month of November? Will it be an exuberant young artist or a seasoned veteran of the music industry? Listen in as Team Derringer counts down the Top 10 songs on the Turnip Music Radio Top 25 for November 2022. Hear a music snippet of each song while the team provides brief bios of the artists. Be sure to check out this month’s roster of top-notch talent!

Every month, Turnip Music Radio, a Derringer Discoveries-affiliated music curator, publishes the Turnip Music Radio Top 25 Spotify music chart that reflects our current 25 favorite new songs by recording artists worldwide. The TMR Top 25 focuses on fresh folk, adult rock, alternative rock, rock & roll, and power pop. The chart is populated each month with fresh new music as voted on by our global panel of esteemed music critics known as the Turnip Tillers (a.k.a. "The Tillers"). Each month The Tillers select new music, chosen from the TMR Compelling & New playlist, to promote to the TMR Top 25.

So, you think you know music? Why not join our illustrious (but motley) crew of music aficionados? You can apply to join the ranks of the Turnip Tillers! To do so, simply go to www.derringerdiscoveries.com/tiller-about and tell us a little about yourself.

For more information about Turnip Music Radio, visit our website:  www.derringerdiscoveries.com/tmr.

The Turnip Music Radio Top 25 playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1CLzNqR1HEB75ddqSfJ90Z?si=e4981635e6614a9f

Check out our monthly #1 songs by streaming the Turnip Music Radio Best of 2022 playlist. Please subscribe to the Derringer Discoveries podcast so you’ll never miss an episode. Thanks for listening to Derringer Discoveries!

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In this countdown episode of the Turnip Music Radio Top 25, Team Derringer counts down the Top 15 songs for May 2023. Recording artists from around the world appear in this month's lineup, including musicians from Argentina, Australia, Canada, Germany, Italy, Japan, Mexico, The Netherlands, the UK, and the US.

With listeners in more than 30 countries, Laura, Paul, Alton, and Dave - the intrepid hosts of Derringer Discoveries - provide intriguing music snippets along with artist profiles for each of the Top 15 entries on the chart. Be sure to check out all the fantastic entries on this month's Turnip Music Radio Top 25.

To hear all the songs latest songs featured on the Turnip Music Radio Top 25, please check out the following Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1CLzNqR1HEB75ddqSfJ90Z?si=e4981635e6614a9f

Listen to The TMR Countdown on your favorite podcast platform: https://pod.link/derringerdiscoveries

For more information about Derringer Discoveries, Team Derringer, and/or Turnip Music Radio, please visit: https://www.derringerdiscoveries.com

Please share our podcast with others. Let us know what you think of this episode on one of our social media channels: Instagram, Facebook, and/or Twitter. You can even drop us an email at feedback@derringerdiscoveries.com. We'd love to hear from you!

Thanks for listening to Derringer Discoveries - A Music Adventure Podcast.

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The Turnip Music Radio (TMR) Top 25 music chart for June 2023 is populated with artists from Canada to India and multiple points in between. Many artists appear for the first time on the TMR Top 25; others have appeared on the charts before. Find out if up-and-comers can hold their own against some seasoned veterans. Listen in as Paul, Laura, and Alton provide artists' backgrounds and share snippets of the fantastic songs on this month's chart. 

The Turnip Music Radio Top 25 is a curated Spotify playlist brought to you by the folks behind the Derringer Discoveries podcast. The playlist is updated monthly and reflects the twenty-five favorite, new songs by recording artists worldwide as selected by the listeners of Derringer Discoveries. The TMR Top 25 focuses on fresh folk, adult rock, alternative rock, rock & roll, power pop, and a little blues and country.

You can help Team Derringer select next month's Top 25 by casting your vote at www.derringerdiscoveries.com/vote during the next open ballot window (usually between the 15th and 25th of each month).

Vote for Derringer Discoveries for the Best Podcast in Charlottesville (VA).

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Team Derringer kick off their new (and fourth!) year of podcasting with the Turnip Music Radio (TMR) Countdown - January 2024 episode! Indie singer-songwriters, hard rockers, and brand-new artists are joined on this month’s countdown with legends and industry heavyweights who collaborated to put a fresh new spin on a 1980s classic.

There were a ton of Derringer Discoveries listeners who voted to put their favorite songs on this month’s TMR Top 25! Listener Britanny (IG: @brithemcd) heavily recruited the Misfits – the fanbase of the multi-media hard rockers Crossbone Skully – to vote. The fanbase turned out in droves to support this newly formed rock and roll group who are making their first appearance on the TMR Top 25 chart and playlist.

The TMR Top 25 is populated with music by artists from around the world. This month, there are entries from 11 countries (Australia, Canada, France, Norway, Ireland, the Netherlands, Japan, Sweden, Switzerland, the United States, and the United Kingdom). You’re sure to find some great new music to enjoy.

The ballot for the TMR Top 25 is open every month from the 15th through the 25th. If you’d like to check out some new tunes and vote for your favorites on the next ballot, please visit www.derringerdiscoveries.com/vote between the 15th and the 25th – every month!

The TMR Top 25 – January 2024 chart is available on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1CLzNqR1HEB75ddqSfJ90Z?si=85d1e45e354f4cdd.

To directly submit your favorite new song, or a song of your own, to Derringer Discoveries, please visit the website: www.derringerdiscoveries.com.

Turnip Music Radio is the music curation, playlist creation, and artist promotion affiliate of Derringer Discoveries – a music adventure podcast.

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In this episode, recording artist and friend of the podcast, Patrick Oxsener from The Netherlands, joins Team Derringer to share his Top Five favorite songs by Sir Paul McCartney. In the process, Oxsener dips into The Beatles catalog.

Oxsener is the lead singer of the rock band Herb's Excellent Adventure, also from The Netherlands. He brings his enthusiasm for Paul McCartney's music to what promises to be an exciting countdown.

After listening, do you agree with Oxsener's Top Five? Or do you have your own Top Five by Paul McCartney. Write us or post your Top Five on one of our social media sites.

INFO and SHOW NOTES: www.derringerdiscoveries.com/076

This episode features a Spotify playlist called McCartney Inspired. You can make everyone happy by clicking "Like" and listening to the playlist from time to time. If you are a recording artist and you're inspired by Herb's Excellent Adventure, Oxsener, and/or McCartney, please write us and we'll include your song on the playlist, as long as it has compelling vocals, solid lyrics, good production, and fits the format.

Visit us at our website: www.derringerdiscoveries.com

The theme song for Derringer Discoveries is Your Sister's Room by Ho Jo Fro.

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Using humor, unique insights, and brotherly love, The Derringer Brothers discuss and debate Steely Dan's best songs.  Along with Special Guest Tom from Massachusetts and plenty of first loves and memory-fests, Paul & Dave celebrate the songwriting talents of Donald Fagen and Walter Becker, giving a Derringer-exclusive spin on the meaning and emotional impact of Steely Dan's lyrics.  Along the way, they marvel at record producer Gary Katz and recording engineer Roger Nichols.  They also weigh-in on the best song from each classic album, best overall album, and whether or not Steely Dan jumped the shark!

With the exception of the song "Dallas" which appears to be only available on YouTube, all songs discussed in this podcast episode can be found on our Spotify Steely Dan Playlist.

Contact Paul & Dave at derringerdiscoveries@gmail.com and follow Derringer Discoveries on your favorite digital platform.

The Derringer Discoveries theme song, Your Sister's Room, is by the band Ho Jo Fro.  Support a struggling artist by adding a song or two of theirs to your favorite playlist!

 

FEATURED ARTIST

Michael Daughtry, Billboard charting adult contemporary recording artist, singer/songwriter, music coach, mentor, and punctual carpool dad joins Team Derringer from the Durham/Fayetteville area of North Carolina, US for this Planting for the Future episode.

Michael will be one of nine featured artists from three continents performing at the Planting for the Future Livestream Concert on October 5, 2024.

Michael's performance starts at 8:00 PM ET.

PLANTING FOR THE FUTURE

Dan Friedman, a recording artist, environmentalist, and fan of Derringer Discoveries, has established and coordinated this worldwide livestream concert for October 5, 2024, from 12 PM (noon) to 1:00 AM ET. This event is part of his Green Music Program, a non-profit organization.

Access to the full virtual concert is available with a donation of just $10 (US). The Green Music Program will donate the entire amount to two charities: Keep Durham Beautiful in Durham, North Carolina [US] and Little Free Trees in Devon, UK.

To obtain ticket access, please proceed to the GoFundMe page for the event.

For the past five "mini" episodes (including this one), Derringer Discoveries has been proudly featuring five of the artists who will perform at the Livestream Concert.

Here is the Eastern Time (ET) schedule for the concert:

12:00 PM - DUEL NATIVE, from Australia performing "live" from the UK

1:00 PM - Gabrielle Ornate performing "live" from London, UK

2:00 PM - Indigo Daydream debuting his new film and song "Be the Sunshine"

                 From London, UK

3:00 PM - Adia Clark Lay pre-recorded from Boston, MA, US

4:00 PM - At the Starlight performing "live" from South Florida, US

5:00 PM - Lina Cooper performing "live" from Los Angeles, CA, US

6-8:00 PM - Concert Break

8:00 PM - Michael Daughtry performing "live" from North Carolina, US

9:30 PM - Agaaze performing "live" from Michigan, US

12:00 AM - Elephants of Style pre-recorded from the West Coast, US

The songs featured in this episode (and all episodes connected to the October 5th Livestream Concert) are included on the following playlist: Planting for the Future Livestream Concert - 5th October 2024.

If you are a recording artist who has obtained ticket access to the concert, we will add a song of yours to the playlist. Contact us at feedback@derringerdiscoveries.com for more information.

The theme song for Derringer Discoveries is Your Sister's Room by Ho Jo Fro.

If you enjoyed this episode, please "Follow" our podcast and tell others about Derringer Discoveries. Find all Derringer Discoveries episodes on our website: www.derringerdiscoveries.com/episodes.

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In this episode, two of the Derringers - Alton and Paul - navigate a music-loving tour of Australia, with much-appreciated help from Sydney's Josh Atkinson of The Chevaliers.

Randomly but lovingly invoking Dorothy and her friends from The Wizard of Oz, Alton and Paul discover some of Australia's best-kept, home-grown talent, including:

• An award-winning, hit-making Queensland pianist who represented Australia at Eurovision
• A seasoned troubadour from Adelaide who was honored with the Order of Australia (AO) by Queen Elizabeth
• A Grammy-winning singer/songwriter from a Melbourne-based band whose hits were so big that just about everyone reading this summary will be able to readily sing along to their top three songs
• The best of The Chevaliers, Josh’s one-man band from Dee Why, Sydney, as revealed by the artist himself in an exclusive Derringer Discoveries interview

Today, no one Jumps the Shark!  And no one Crosses the Rubicon!

The Post-Episode Bonus features six recording artists (seven, if you include The Chevaliers) who made it to the upper rungs of The Turnip Music Radio (TMR) Top 25 representing Australia, South Africa, Los Angeles, Detroit, New Haven, and Baltimore.

Updated monthly, the TMR Top 25 reflects Derringer Discoveries' current 25 favorite, new songs from around the world with a focus on fresh folk, adult rock, alternative rock, rock & roll, and power pop.  Please click “Like” (the heart icon on Spotify) to follow this chart from month to month.

All of the songs discussed in this episode are included on A Quick Visit To Oz playlist.  We know we're asking a lot from you, but please "Like" and stream this playlist.  Spotify pays royalties to everyone featured on the playlist, so you are doing a good thing if you "Like" and stream.

In addition, the Derringer Brothers want to hear from you!  Send your feedback to feedback@derringerdiscoveries.com – You just may hear your comments read on a future episode of Derringer Discoveries!  Keep listening!

To access all of our episodes for free and/or to subscribe to our newsletter, which is also free, please visit our new, fantastic website by clicking here.  The best way to let us know that you enjoy our podcast is to click the "Sign Up Now" button on the bottom of our home page.

And, be sure to subscribe to Derringer Discoveries. This lets the providers know that you enjoy the content and look forward to future episodes. Tell your friends, family, and fellow music-lovers about this podcast.

Your Sister's Room by Ho Jo Fro is the theme song for Derringer Discoveries and is available for streaming on most platforms.

PLANTING FOR THE FUTURE

Dan Friedman, a recording artist and fan of Derringer Discoveries, has established and coordinated a worldwide livestream concert scheduled for October 5, 2024, from 12 PM to 10 PM ET. This event, titled the "Planting for the Future Livestream Concert," is part of his Green Music Program, a non-profit organization.

Access to the full virtual concert is available with a donation of just $10 (US). The Green Music Program will donate the entire amount to two charities: Keep Durham Beautiful in North Carolina [US] and Little Free Trees in Devon, UK.

To obtain ticket access, please proceed to the GoFundMe page for the event.

FEATURED ARTIST

In this episode (EP67), Team Derringer (Laura, Alton, and Paul) interviews a second artist who will perform at the Planting for the Future Livestream Concert. Her name is Gabrielle Ornate from the United Kingdom. She is an energetic ethereal rocker with classic pop sensibilities, embodying female empowerment and deep introspection. Gabrielle crafts unique fairy tales and fables that weave into her bohemian universe.

Tom Robinson of BBC Radio 6 is quoted as saying "Remember that name. With luck, we'll be hearing a lot more of it in the future." 

During our interview, Gabrielle reveals and discusses one of her signature songs "Phantasm" while Team Derringer probes with questions and plays snippets of her music. Gabrielle also agrees that she will play a Team Derringer favorite called "Delirium" during the livestream concert. We hope she does!

Gabrielle takes the stage at 1:00 PM ET on October 5th.

Derringer Discoveries proudly sponsors the upcoming livestream concert series. Up through October 5th, the day of the concert, we are featuring a series of mini episodes, each spotlighting a unique artist from the live, global event that spans three continents.

The songs featured in this episode (and all episodes connected to the October 5th livestream concert) are included on the following playlist: Planting for the Future Livestream Concert - 5th October 2024.

If you are a recording artist who has obtained ticket access to the concert, we will add a song of yours to the playlist. Contact us at feedback@derringerdiscoveries.com for more information.

The theme song for Derringer Discoveries is Your Sister's Room by Ho Jo Fro.

If you enjoyed this episode, please "Follow" our podcast and tell others about Derringer Discoveries. Find all Derringer Discoveries episodes on our website: www.derringerdiscoveries.com/episodes.

You can also follow us on social media: Instagram, Facebook, Threads, and X and sign up for our newsletter. We appreciate every listener! 

Thank you for listening to Derringer Discoveries!

 

 

According to Spotify, Ed Sheeran's popularity puts him at #2 worldwide.  In this episode, while shedding light on Sheeran's songwriting talent, the Derringer Brothers and special guests discuss important music-related matters, such as the five eras of recorded music and why 1,250 digital streams counts as a unit sold.  Everyone also weighs-in on whether or not Sheeran has Jumped the Shark!

Stay tuned after this episode for a special interview with a Derringer Discoveries listener regarding Cougar vs. Mellencamp from episode 7.

The songs discussed in this episode can be found on our Ed Sheeran Inspired playlist, along with other fantastic artists from around the world.  To submit a song to this playlist, visit Soundplate.com.

NEW:

For the Top 25 best new songs worldwide, according to Derringer Discoveries and as updated monthly, please visit The Turnip Music Radio (TMR) Top 25.

Contact derringerdiscoveries@gmail.com and "follow" Derringer Discoveries on your favorite digital platform.

Your Sister's Room by Ho Jo Fro is the theme song for Derringer Discoveries and is available for streaming on most platforms.  In addition, today's post-episode playout features a snippet of 1970 (Just Passing Thru), also by Ho Jo Fro.

It's the Battle of the Titans! The Beatles vs. The Rolling Stones. Who will prevail? This will, most likely, be the last time these two legendary acts appear together on the Billboard or Turnip Music Radio music charts. 

Also featured on this month's chart is a Juno-winning artist from Toronto, Ontario, who is joined by artists from all over the world: Spain, South Africa, Canada, Japan, Australia, the UK, and the US. Do any of these artists stand a chance against the decade-spanning industry stalwarts? You'll have to listen to find out!

The Turnip Music Radio Top 25 chart is an eclectic mix of music covering multiple genres including singer-songwriter, pop, folk, old-school rock, dance music, adult alternative, and heavy rock. You're sure to find something you'll love.

The year-end Turnip Music Radio Best of 2023 chart and playlist is complete! Between December 2nd and December 9th, you can help us choose Turnip Music Radio Best of 2023! Simply go to www.derringerdiscoveries.com/2023 to rate your favorites! The winner will be revealed in our mid-December episode, scheduled for release somewhere between December 15 and 24.

Check out all the songs on the Turnip Music Radio Top 25 - December 2023 chart: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1CLzNqR1HEB75ddqSfJ90Z?si=85d1e45e354f4cdd.

To submit your song directly to Derringer Discoveries and/or cast votes for your favorite songs for the monthly Turnip Music Radio Top 25 chart, please visit: www.derringerdiscoveries.com/tmr.

Turnip Music Radio is the music curation, playlist creation, and artist promotion affiliate of Derringer Discoveries – a music adventure podcast.

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After three months and hundreds of votes from around the world, the results of the Derringer Discoveries Top 5 Classic Rock Songs ballot have been tallied! To help present the Top 5 Classic Rock Songs, Team Derringer recruited members of M&R Rush, a classic rock band out of Chicago, to join them for this Classic Rock episode.

In the United States, the definition of Classic Rock comprises rock music ranging generally from the mid-1960s through the mid-1990s, primarily focusing on commercially successful blues rock and hard rock popularized in the 1970s Album Oriented Rock format. Do you agree with this definition?

We asked members of M&R Rush, Marty Mardirosian and John McFarland, to weigh in on each of the Top 5 songs and share the story of their band’s formation. We also wanted to know what it was like to play in a popular rock band in Chicago during what is now considered the heart of the Classic Rock era.

Listen in while Paul, Alton, and Laura (Team Derringer) share interesting tidbits about the artists behind each of the Top 5 Classic Rock Songs and share some song snippets you’re sure to recognize. Marty and John also regale us with their connection to another highly popular Classic Rock band from Chicago: Styx.

Do you agree with the Top 5 Classic Rock songs as voted on by the listeners of Derringer Discoveries? Let us know! You can drop us a line at feedback@derringerdiscoveries.com.

Team Derringer would like to thank Marty and John from M&R Rush for helping us count down the Top 5 Classic Rock songs. To find out more about Marty, John, or M&R Rush, please visit their website at: www.mandrrush.com.

Members of M&R Rush are:

• Marty Mardirosian – Drums
• Roger Hirtz - Bass & Vocals
• Carl Moszur - Keyboards & Vocals
• John McFarland - Guitar & Vocals
• Paul Martin - Guitar & Vocals
• Jeff Luif - Guitar & Vocals

For more information about Derringer Discoveries, Team Derringer, or our music promotion affiliate, Turnip Music Radio, please visit https://www.derringerdiscoveries.com. Sign up for our free newsletter at https://www.derringerdiscoveries.com/subscribe.

We hope you will share this podcast with others. Let us know what you think of this episode on one of our social media channels: Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and now on Threads. You can even go old-school and drop us an email at feedback@derringerdiscoveries.com. We'd love to hear from you!

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Would you believe us if we told you that, more than 40 years after their heyday, the band Styx from Chicago is better than ever?

Listen up as we quickly recap Styx's 1977 to 1983 so-called classic years, their break-up in 1984, their post-breakup solo efforts and then, their amazing comeback leading up to their 17th studio album, Crash of the Crown, released June 2021.

The numerous music snippets come at you fast and furious.  The banter is humorous and insightful.  Alton Derringer fights for Tommy Shaw.  Paul Derringer fights for Dennis DeYoung.  Unfortunately, only one - Tommy or Dennis - will prevail.

In addition, Alton and Paul review and discuss Crash of the Crown, each picking the Top Three Best Songs from the album, as well as relaying the Fans Choice, based on Spotify streams.

With a band like Styx, there will be intense discussion as to whether they have Jumped the Shark and/or Crossed the Rubicon.  Stay to the end and find out!

Today's Post Episode Playout is by WTJU Disc Jockey Michael Pillow, author of the book Summer Brush Men, as he interviews Susan Munson and Paul Johnson of the band Ho Jo Fro on the release their new single Come In.

All songs discussed or mentioned in this episode are included on the Styx: Tommy vs. Dennis playlist.  Please check it out and click "Like" (the heart icon).

In addition, please visit the Turnip Music Radio (TMR) Top 25, a music chart by Derringer Discoveries, available on Spotify. Updated monthly, this chart reflects our current 25 favorite, new songs by recording artists worldwide with a focus on fresh folk, adult rock, alternative rock, rock & roll, and power pop. Click “Like” (the heart icon) to follow the Turnip Music Radio (TMR) Top 25.

The Derringer Brothers want to hear from you!  Send us your feedback at feedback@derringerdiscoveries.com – you may hear your comments read on a future episode of Derringer Discoveries!  Keep listening!

Please be sure to subscribe to Derringer Discoveries. This lets the providers know that you enjoy the content and look forward to future episodes. Be sure to tell your friends, family, and fellow music-lovers about our podcast.

Your Sister's Room by Ho Jo Fro is the theme song for Derringer Discoveries and is available for streaming on most platforms.

Today’s installment is a Derringer Discoveries rediscovery episode. A rediscovery episode highlights a band that the Derringers love – but, it may not have registered on your radar. We feel the band featured in this episode is significant enough to introduce to you, our listener. This band was made up of musical artists who continue to have an impact on Americana, folk, gospel, film soundtracks, commercials, and – of course – rock and roll. The band coalesced during the aftermath of 9/11. It formed during a time when America was looking for peace, solace, and camaraderie. With this band, we think many music lovers at the time may have found what they were seeking. Sit back, relax, and let us introduce you to… Ollabelle!

Stick around for our Post-Episode Bonus which features an excellent husband-and-wife duo, Eben Pariser and Molly Venter, known as Goodnight Moonshine. While their individual bands, Red Molly and Roosevelt Dime, are on hiatus, hear how the couple met and how Goodnight Moonshine became a hidden blessing to Eben, Molly, and their children during the pandemic. To support Goodnight Moonshine, please visit:

• Molly Venter’s Patreon page where she shares weekly music, videos, and musings: https://www.patreon.com/mollyventer
• Eben Pariser’s educational guitar and vocal courses on Truefire: https://truefire.com/educators/eben-pariser/e4550

If you enjoy the music you hear in this episode, you can find it all and more in the Derringer Discoveries’ playlist, Ollabelle – Rediscovery and Revival, available on Spotify. Give us “a like” and remember that streaming music from this playlist supports the featured artists.

The Derringers want to hear from you! Send your comments to us at feedback@derringerdiscoveries.com. You can also find all our featured playlists, such as the Turnip Music Radio Top 25, at our website: www.derringerdiscoveries.com. While you’re there, sign up for our free newsletter!

Please subscribe to Derringer Discoveries on your favorite podcast platform. Doing so lets the providers know that you enjoy the content and look forward to future episodes. Tell your friends, family, and fellow music-lovers about Derringer Discoveries.

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In the late 1960s, a young Graham Trust from Liverpool, England, learned the foundations of vocal performance from his father, a well-respected community choirmaster. As young Graham grew, he was enthralled with the angst-ridden sound of the punk bands blaring from the radio – in particular those played by BBC Radio 2’s renowned disc jockey, John Peel. 

As a teenager, Graham combined his love of vocal harmonies with the sounds of the burgeoning punk scene and founded a post-punk band with schoolmates, notably a lad named Martyn Gilbert. From 1989 to 1991, Graham, Martyn, and drummer Tony Potter achieved regional fame performing as the band, The Vow – but it was only a short time later that the band split up. 

During the ensuing years, Graham continued to hone his craft as a singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist and followed his passion for music. Having built a large portfolio of promising original songs and now having the resources required for proper recording and music production, thanks to steady employment in the corporate world, he entered the recording studio in 2008 with the intent to share his musical creations with the world. 

Writing all the songs, performing all the vocals, and recording many of the instruments, The Vow is the brainchild of Graham Trust. Through the years he has enlisted a revolving roster of musicians, including his former mates Martyn Gilbert, Tony Potter, and onetime bassist Nick Reynolds. Joining Graham on recent recordings is producer, musician, and studio owner, Simon Denny - favored for his orchestral arrangements. 

In this episode, Graham Trust of The Vow joins Team Derringer to discuss his fascination with songcraft, his early musical influences – including The Jam – and his latest song, Dude for David, a musical tribute to David Bowie. Team Derringer counts down their top five favorite songs by The Vow and, with very little effort, coaxes Graham into sharing the history of each. 

We think you’ll enjoy this fun and entertaining interview with Graham Trust of The Vow and, on top of that, we’re sure you’ll fall in love with The Vow’s compelling music along the way.  

Please subscribe to Derringer Discoveries on your favorite digital platform so you’ll never miss a future episode. We would greatly appreciate it if you’d tell your friends, family, and fellow music lovers about Derringer Discoveries.  

Our theme song, Your Sister's Room by the band Ho Jo Fro, is available on most digital streaming platforms. 

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Join Team Derringer as they count down the Top 15 songs of the Turnip Music Radio Top 25 for March 2023. March's Top 25 truly is an international showcase with representation from New Zealand, the Netherlands, Italy, Republic of Ireland, United Kingdom, Mexico, and the United States. The musical genres are diverse, too!  We have entries from singer-songwriters, folk rockers, alt rockers, hard rockers, and even some progressive bluegrass. Listen in to hear how some of the small, independent artists fared against industry veterans. 

With listeners in more than 30 countries, the hosts of Derringer Discoveries (Laura, Paul, Alton, and Dave - a.k.a. Team Derringer) provide intriguing music snippets along with brief artist bios for each of the Top 15 entries on the chart. Be sure to check out all the fantastic entries on this month's Turnip Music Radio Top 25.

To hear all the songs featured on the Turnip Music Radio Top 25 chart for March 2023, please check out the following Spotify playlist:  https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1CLzNqR1HEB75ddqSfJ90Z?si=e4981635e6614a9f

For more information about Derringer Discoveries, Team Derringer, and/or Turnip Music Radio, please visit https://www.derringerdiscoveries.com.

Please share our podcast with others. Let us know what you think of this episode on one of our social media channels: Instagram, Facebook, and/or Twitter. You can even drop us an email at feedback@derringerdiscoveries.com. We'd love to hear from you!

Thanks for listening to Derringer Discoveries - A Music Adventure Podcast.

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This episode is full of pop, cheekiness, and sass – not to mention intelligent lyrics, excellent songcraft, and behind-the-scenes insight. Musician, singer, songwriter, and producer Estella Dawn joins Team Derringer and shares the stories behind some of her most popular songs. Team Derringer can testify that Estella is a talented, powerhouse artist and musical tour de force.  

Estella infuses every song of her genre-spanning catalog with a bold and passionate delivery. Her dynamic vocal technique is always underpinned by excellent songwriting and exquisite musicality. Learn how this New Zealand-born artist got her start in music and how she came to reside in the U.S. 

Team Derringer will share snippets of their top five favorite songs by Estella Dawn and Estella will share a couple of her favorite songs as well. By the end of the episode, we think you’ll be humming Estella’s songs for days. We know you’ll be snapping your fingers, tapping your foot, or maybe even breaking out into a dance groove.

If you enjoy this episode, please be sure to subscribe to our podcast and tell your friends about Derringer Discoveries.

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In this episode, Team Derringer (Laura, Alton, and Paul) are joined by an award-winning artist from Toronto, Canada: Julian Taylor. Julian has been part of the Canadian music scene for over 25 years – from his high school years busking in the streets of Toronto; to his time touring Canada with his popular rock band, Staggered Crossing (StagX); and now, his Juno-nominated solo work along with his touring ensemble, the Julian Taylor Band.

Team Derringer counts down their Top 5 favorite songs by Julian Taylor (so far) while Julian interweaves stories from his childhood, young adulthood, and now fatherhood. You’ll hear Julian tell of a time spent with his sister – a time split between Toronto, Ontario (his birthplace), and his grandparents’ home in Maple Ridge, British Columbia, as well as the period he spent traveling across the northern portion of the United States, traveling by train from New York to Seattle.

Team Derringer will explore Julian’s well-deserved Canadian music awards from multiple Juno Award nominations (the Canadian Grammy equivalent) to his Best New Artist win by the Canadian Folk Music Awards.

If you’re not already familiar with Julian Taylor’s work, we’re sure you’ll become a fan while listening to this episode!

References heard in this episode:

• "They tried to bury us. They didn't know we were seeds." - Dino Christianopolis*
• Rilke - Letters to a Young Poet*
• Unmarked graves at Kamloops Indian Residential School*
• The murder of George Floyd by a while police officer*
• Haida Gwaii – Islands off the northern Pacific coast of British Columbia*

To learn more about Julian Taylor and to see his upcoming tour dates, visit Julian’s website: https://www.juliantaylormusic.ca.

Hear all the Derringer Discoveries artist insight episodes, released monthly, on our website: www.derringerdiscoveries.com.

Team Derringer also produces the music chart and artist promotion playlist, the Turnip Music Radio (TMR) Top 25. Each and every month, Derringer Discoveries releases a TMR Top 25-related countdown podcast. Be sure to listen in to hear brief artist bios and a plethora of music snippets from the artists on the chart.

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How much do you know about Tame Impala?

In this episode, Team Derringer (Laura, Alton, and Paul) interview US-based recording artist Agaaze on how he was inspired by Australian recording artist Tame Impala who, according to Spotify, is one of the Top 200 recording artists in the world!

Join us as we countdown Agaaze's Top Five Favorites Songs (so far) by Tame Impala a/k/a Tame a/k/a Kevin Parker.

How many of Tame's songs do you know? Did you see the 2023 movie Barbie? It featured one of Tame's songs Journey to the Real World.

Throughout this episode, you will hear "voiceovers" from listeners all over the world. Add your voice to future episodes! Send us your voiceover on an MP3 to feedback@derringerdiscoveries.com. Feel free to say what you want! Keep it short. Make it funny, but keep it reasonably clean. Send it in any language you want!

In addition to snippets of songs by Tame, this episode features songs by and makes extensive use of Token Clown by our special guest Agaaze.

The theme song for Derringer Discoveries is Your Sister's Room by Ho Jo Fro.

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