The Loudini Rock and Roll Circus

The Honeyriders are from Pittsburgh, yes, but where are they from? Best we can tell, three Americans, a Mexican and a Brit all met in the witness protection program, and this marvelous musical endeavor (whose influences run the table from reggae and ska to twangy pop to good ol' gravelly rock with some bebop thrown in for good measure) is their plan for 'hiding in plain sight'. Go see them before their case officer finds out what they're doing.

Since the release of his previous album, Photographs of 1971, Don DiLego has produced and released two EPs as Beautiful Small Machines with his long-time musical partner Bree Sharp (which included a guest appearance by Duran Duran Simon Le Bon), penned a soundtrack to the feature film Ranchero, and helped co-write many of the songs that would appear on Jesse Malin Love it To Life?? album. During that same interim period, he also played on the Light of Day Tour in Europe, which traveled to over 10 countries sharing the stage with Malin, Marah, Willie Nile, and for a brief fleeting moment, even Bruce Springsteen.

Alex Vans had a really, really terrible idea for a business. He got a bunch of dudes, gave them instruments, and made them play stoner rock guitar riffs under smooth vocal pop hooks. He then had the shitty idea to record those sounds onto obsolete physical records and drive around the country in a van trying to sell the records in beer soaked taverns in front of surly bartenders. It was a truly horrible idea. And predictably, he failed miserably. If the definition of insanity is repeating the same thing over and over again and expecting different results, then you can count Alex Vans as among the truly mad. A mad-genius perhaps? No. But the new EP does kick ass.

Eddy Mann's a... musician, songwriter, worship leader, teacher, speaker, coach, husband, and father... whether you know him as one or more of these people, you know his heart; you know his love for life.

Brooklyn, NY-based indie rock outfit Lushcamp makes alternative rock music that ignites the senses and captures the bittersweet flow of memories. The band debut album, Lushcamp features catchy guitar hooks and vivid lyrics that capture bandleader, guitarist and singer Paul Matarelli personal adventures. The album 10 tunes are a study of the dark and light in people and the colorful dimensions of vulnerable, flawed anti-heroes and the choices they make that shape their journey.

Lou and Katie discuss Led Zeppelin's masterpiece Led Zeppelin IV and reveal some little know facts about it's making.

The multi-faceted musical mastery of Ed Roman sparkles like a prism of possibilities, which play out like a synthesis between a children's book, a musical, an expose and a spirit quest - full of wonder, delight, mystery, provocation and sheer excitement wrapped in layers of funky, soul shaking grooves! The sheer expanse of the musical gamut that Ed draws upon is astonishing and he does so with perspicacity, unbridled passion and cunning virtuosity.

Echoes Never Lie is a five piece, high intensity, high energy metal band from Pittsburgh, PA. ENL brings a unique sound, pulling inspiration from many genres within hard rock and metal from many generations. Started mid 2012 in Pittsburgh, PA, ENL was formed through the blending of many different music styles. But with these many different walks of musical life, there was still a common bond...the love for Metal. With heavy rhythmic guitar, punishing drumbeats, and soaring vocals, ENL has proven to be at the forefront of a new wave of American Metal

Katie and Lou discuss one of their favorite topics: songwriting. They share their personal expertise as well as some great tips from the of the best songwriters of all time Featured Louini Artists: Tyler Bryant & the Shakedown, Michael Mazochi, The Apocalypse Blues Revue

San Francisco songstress Sharon Knight is a Celtic folk singer in leather armbands. She plays octave mandolin as if it were an electric guitar and sings as though she means to summon a storm. Her penchant for combining fierce and gutsy bravado with ethereal beauty, a hearty dose of fantastical lyrics, and an obvious love of storytelling has inspired her own musical style, Neofolk Romantique. Although her musical foundations are solidly built on her Celtic heritage, Sharon has never been one to hold fast to tradition, preferring instead to look to her roots for inspiration and then chart her own path.

Loudini Rock and Roll Circus Interview Edition Hosted by Lou Lombardi aka Loudini featuring A IS FOR ATOM Critical acclaim, plum music school accreditation, and promising sideman gigs all validate art, but these accolades dont always nurture and fuel the creative soul.

Who's Next is the fifth studio album by English rock band The Who. It developed from the aborted Lifehouse project, a multi-media rock opera written by the group's Pete Townshend as a follow-up to the band's 1969 album Tommy. Lou and Katie play selections from this AMAZING classic and discuss little know facts about the band, recording and release. Featured Loudini Artists: Burned, Lance Lopez and Simo

The Junior League, also known as the brainchild of Joe Adragna, has been making the musical rounds for the past several years under the moniker. Creating a heavenly brand of Indie-Pop-Rock, The Junior League bring a captivating sound to the table that is equal parts unique and familiar. Currently sharing the brilliant new single, "On/Off," which features the infamous Jay Ferguson of Sloan on keys ,The Junior League take flight with their new release, Also Rans. In the past couple of weeks we had the honor of catching up with Adragna, regarding his plans and future of music for 2016.

Nashville-based alt/blues rocker, Jack Berry, premieres his sophomore album to wide approval. "An intoxicating blend of rock and blues." (Consequence of Sound) Berrys gritty rock has garnered acclaim from Blues Rock Review (Top 10 Artists to Watch in 2013, #2 album of 2013) and The Deli Magazine (Top Ten Nashville Artists to Watch, 2015) as well as being featured in showcases by American Songwriter Magazine, No Country for New Nashville and Lightning 100's artist of the week.

We lost an amazing soul this week. Lou and Katie celebrate the music of B.E. Taylor and let the rest of the world hear what they have been missing. And there is Lots of talk these days about how bad the music business is so heres the question, is it even reasonable for musicians to expect to make money? The answers will surprise you! PLUS Music by Loudini Artists: Matt Andersen , Alice Underground , Bad Cop