V&V Ep. 137 Bob Bert(Sonic Youth, Pussy Galore)...
What can be said about Bob Bert that hasn't already been said? The dude is legendary! So I jumped at the...
V&V Ep. 136 Claudio Marcio(PILGRIMS) & Los...
Today's guest is Claudio Marcio. One half of the creative force behind Boston via Chilé's @Pilg...
V&V Episode 135 Lynn Standafer(Enduser) & Hive's...
Very excited to have Lynn Standafer a.k.a. Enduser join me today to discuss an album that he considers to be...
V&V Episode 134 Nikii Post(In Lieu) & The Melvins'...
Today's special guest is Nikii Post! She is the singer and guitarist for In Lieu, from Minneapolis, who ar...
V&V Episode 133 Mark Shippy (US Maple) discusses...
Mark Shippy is here to discuss US Maple's stunning debut album, Long Hair in Three Stages. Partially becaus...
V&V Episode 132 Venus Twins & The Mars Volta's...
What a great band Venus Twins are! If you're not familiar, they're certainly noisy but as I learn...
V&V Episode 112 Eddie Shaw of The Monks
It is an honor to bring to you Eddie Shaw! The bass player of The Monks! The Monks have been a long time...
V&V Episode 097 Vashti Bunyan & Lambchop's...
I am honored to bring to you today, my conversation with Vashti Bunyan. Who is Vashti, you may ask. Well,...
V&V Episode 092 Martin Bisi(BC Studio, engineer,...
Here's something fantastic! Typically on this show we discuss an influential album with an artist that...
V&V Episode 089 Alee Karim(The Atomic Bomb Audition)...
On this episode, we take you to beautiful, sunny California to speak with Alee Karim. Guitarist and vocal...
V&V Episode 088 Mark C (Live Skull) & Joy Division's...
Oh Man! This is one of those that really hits all the marks of what this show is all about. Mark C and h...
V&V Episode 086 Seb Alvarez (Virgin Mother, meth.)...
After a whirlwind weekend in Texas for No Coast and Levitation Fest, we're back with Seb Alvarez from Chica...
V&V Episode 084 Heet Deth (Julia Bard & Laila...
Here we are with #9 in our noise rock series for No Coast Fest 2022, and the second to last! I'm pleased to br...
V&V Episode 082 Crissy Cuellar (Moon Pussy) &...
Here we are with #7 in our noise rock series for No Coast Fest 2022! Today we have Crissy Cuellar of Mo...
V&V Episode 077 Gareth Thomas(USA Nails) &...
Here is our second episode in a series of noise rock bands performing at No Coast Fest 2022 at Rubber Glove...
V&V Episode 073 doubleVee(Allan & Barb Vest)...
Allan and Barb Vest, from Oklahoma City, OK, make up the band, doubleVee. A wonderful couple with incre...
V&V Episode 072 Roger Miller(Trinary System, Mission...
I've always known of Roger Miller to be a primary member of Mission of Burma, Boston's own forefather's of po...
V&V Episode 071 The Handcuffs(Brad Elvis, Chloe...
This hard rock, hook laden band hailing from the Windy City was just as fun to speak with as what I ima...
V&V Episode 069 John Baumgartner(The Trypes/Speed...
John Baumgartner, Co-founder and song writer for The Trypes and Speed the Plough, is here today to discu...
V&V Episode 057 Nicholas Pentabona/Morgan Berns(BEDTIMEMAGIC)...
BEDTIMEMAGIC is an amazing two piece rock outfit from Boston, MA. They've been heralded as one of the b...
V&V Episode 031 Hutch Harris(The Thermals, Urban...
We are very honored to bring to you Hutch Harris! Former singer and songwriter of The Thermals as well...
V&V Episode 055 Brandon St. Pierre(Anxious Wave,...
I can't believe it's taken this long to get to an album by Nirvana, but here we are, finally. And I cou...
V&V Episode 043 Brandon Perras-Sanchez(Death Drop...
What an interesting conversation to have with a talented filmmaker and musician, Brandon Perras-Sanchez. Final...
V&V Episode 036 Doug Cheatwood(Bastards of Fate,...
Again I'm dumbfounded as to how the fuck to shut up about this guy, Doug Cheatwood. He's a great friend and o...
V&V Episode 051 David Air And Paul Simon's Gra...
On today's episode, I speak with my good friend and talented actor and musician, David Air about an album...
V&V Episode 032 Marissa Nadler and Leonard Cohen's...
Doom and gloomy, haunting, shoe-gazey, or gothic folk are ways that Marissa Nadler's music may be descr...
V&V Episode 047 Thalia Zedek(Come, E, tK)&...
Our guest today is just as much of a singular and influential artist as the featured album. Thalia Zedek...
V&V Episode 009 David Tessier and Genesis' Nursery...
Tonight I sit down with my good friend, David Tessier. An all around good guy and true bohemian. We discu...
V&V Episode 052 Marc Calhoun & The Kinks' Village...
Fantastic guest for a fantastic album. Marc Calhoun is currently the singer of the newish band, Department of Te...
V&V Episode 054 Mac Blackout & Brian Eno's...
As an inexperienced songwriter I’ve been told once, instrumentals can be boring. But that certainly doesn...
V&V Episode 050 Joyce Raskin(Scarce, Nightspell)...
Hooray! We've made it to 50! And no better guest to share this occasion with than Joyce Raskin! Badass music...
V&V Episode 048 Gavin Castleton(Grüvis Malt, The...
I can't honestly say I've ever had many words with Gavin prior to this interview, and it makes me feel...
V&V Episode 058 Paul Dechichio(Tor Johnson Records,...
It's my pleasure to bring to you today, my conversation with Paul Dechichio. He is a man known for many...
V&V Episode 056 Mattie Lea & Chloe Rose(Killer...
Hope everyone is having a great and Happy Thanksgiving! It's my pleasure to bring to you today, the found...
V&V Episode 040 Damian Puerini(Song Birds, Tall...
Damian Puerini joins me once again to explore the deceivingly dark and dismal social commentary of The K...
V&V Episode 042 Rafay Rashid(Ravi Shavi, Rodney...
There are few musicians that keep busy, have ridiculous discographies, or command a stage. My guest today...
V&V Episode 063 Charming Disaster(Ellia Bisker...
If you like Charming Disaster, you may like PJ Harvey. Or, if you like PJ Harvey, there's a good chance you'l...
V&V Episode 039 J Ryan(Six Finger Satellite) and...
Just when you might have thought Six Finger Satellite was dead, the budding noise rock inspirators of th...
V&V Episode 067 Alice Genese(Psychic TV, Ov Stars,...
What a great conversation with Alice Genese! Currently of, Ov Stars, which is debuting is their official relea...
V&V Episode 029 Jay Berndt(Kilgore, The Orphans)and...
It is my great privilege to bring to you, Jay Berndt. Super talented multi instrumentalist, song writer, and p...
V&V Episode 038 Muggs Fogarty(Lookers) and Patti...
Muggs is a talented poet and singer, and the parallels between their career and the likes of Patti Smith...
V&V Episode 035 John Roman(microwaves, Night Vapor)...
It's my pleasure to present you my conversation with the great and talented John Roman of microwaves. We di...
V&V Episode 131 Thor Harris(Swans, Shearwater,...
If you don't think you know Thor Harris, there's a good chance he's played on one of your fav...
V&V Episode 130 Kelly Catlin discusses Kurt Cobain:...
This one's a little different.Today we're joined by Kelly Catlin, the author of the new biography, Kurt Cobain: Foreve...
V&V Episode 129 Micah Schnabel(Two Cow Garage)...
This is a very candid interview with who I consider a friend. Micah has long been a troubadour and a roa...
V&V Episode 128 Colin Dawson(Haunted Horses) &...
First episodes of the new year are always exciting and this one is no exception! This is a very in depth...
V&V Episode 127 the Triceratops & Refused's...
The Triceratops are a power noise pop duo from NY. That description may make one think, "that genre doesn...
V&V EP 126 Mike Hranica(Town of Lake, The Devil...
For the past 20 years, Mike has been widely known as the lead singer of the band, The Devil Wears Prada...
V&V Episode 125 Kerry Jones (Death Doula) &...
Kerry Jones is the lead singer, guitarist and songwriter for Death Doula. Hailing from Portland, OR, Kerry...
V&V Episode 124 Django Haskins(The Old Ceremony)...
For those who may not know, Django Haskins is a very accomplished, prolific and creative songwriter from...
V&V Episode 123 Matt Martinez (Common Wounds, Landmine...
Matt Martinez is a wonderful dude and long time contributor to the Phoenix, AZ music scene. His latest band,...
V&V Episode 122 Laura Larson(Scrunchies, Kitten...
There’re not enough good things I can say about today’s guest, Laura Larson! Currently, the primary singe...
V&V Episode 121 Adam MacGregor(Brown Angel, Soft...
Adam MacGregor is a long time friend, and we've been talking about doing one of these for quite some t...
V&V Episode 120 Chris "Simo" Simonelli (GNARNIA)...
This is a very special episode for me. Today's guest is none other than the front man of the band I...
V&V Episode 119 Jon Ehlers(Bangladeafy) & NIN's...
Jon is very much a New Yorker, though and through. Not exactly what I expected when approached with the i...
V&V Episode 118 Sarah Greenwell(Gymshorts/Greeensleeves)...
Super excited to bring this conversation I had with Sarah Greenwell to your ears! If by chance you're not fa...
V&V Episode 117 Matt McGuyer(Amblare, Mock Orange)...
Matt McGuyer is an incredibly talented singer and songwriter. As you'll learn through this conversation, he'...
V&V Episode 116 Jem Moloney(Dead, We Empty Rooms)...
Upon being approached to speak with Jem from We Empty Rooms in Castlemaine, AU, I had to dig into as mu...
V&V Episode 115 Charlie Schmid(Del Judas) &...
It's nice to be able to dive into something other than heavy, loud, aggressive, noise rock. Not that t...
V&V Episode 114 Christian Lembach(Whores.) &...
Goddamnit! Whores is one hell of a band! New album is coming out April 16 on The Ghost is Clear Records. Vinyl...
V&V Episode 113 Blake Bickel(Bronson Arm) &...
Blake Bickel is an interesting dude. In this talk I get as deep as I can into his past, growing up while...
V&V Episode 111 Paul Chastain(The Small Square,...
It's an honor to bring to you Paul Chastain. The former leader of 90's band Velvet Crush has nev...
V&V Episode 110 Lung(Kate Wakefield/Daisy Caplan)...
I forgot to mention Happy Thanksgiving! It's very easy to lose track of things during these hectic times....
V&V Episode 109 Conan Neutron & The Damned's...
So excited to bring you my conversation with Conan Neutron! The music maker, podcast host, and festival curat...
V&V Episode 108 Doug Mioducki(Quits) & Sonny...
Oh man! This was a hard one. Do you know this album? Does it illicit pain, discomfort, joy, sadness, grief or s...
V&V Episode 107 Klaire of Guji & The Monks'...
It's funny how some bands just develop a buzz about them fairly quick, while others seem to disappear...
V&V Episode 106 Ben Krause(NECKBOLT) & Don...
Happy release day to my guest, Ben Krause and his band NECKBOLT hailing from Psychedelic rock ground zero,...
V&V Episode 105 Steve Moore(Zombi) & Goblin's...
Each episode has it's challenges in researching the chosen album by the guest. Some are not so hard....
V&V Episode 104 Sean Prior (Intercourse) &...
This is one episode I found it hard to prepare for. It seems I have a string of them coming, but this is th...
V&V Episode 103 Ev Gold(Cinema Cinema) & Fugazi's...
Ladies and gentlemen, I bring to you today, Ev Gold! The singer songwriter and guitarist for Cinema Cinem...
V&V Episode 102 Daniel Gene(Mirakler) and Metallica's...
Today, Daniel Gene, of Pittsburg band, Mirakler, joined me live in the studio to discuss what kind of im...
V&V Episode 101 David Schellenberg(Tunic) &...
We're back! After a short break, we're very happy to bring you David Schellenberg of the band Tu...
V&V Episode 100 Justin Pearson(Deaf Club, The Locust,...
On this, our 100th episode, I couldn't be more excited to bring to you Justin Pearson! Founder of Thr...
V&V Episode 099 Curran Reynolds (Body Stuff, Wetnurse,...
Very excited to bring to you Curran Reynolds! Curran is an exceptional musician who has been at it for m...
V&V Episode 098 MIIRRORS(Brian McSweeney &...
MIIRRORS started out between my guests, Brian McSweeney and Shawn Rios. The duo had been working together for m...
V&V Episode 096 Scott Crow(Lesson 7, Emergency...
Hope you had your coffee, because my guest today, Scott Crow, is coming in hot! This is one of those high...
V&V Episode 095 Ivan Julian(The Voidoids, Matthew...
Here's another monumental one! We're very honored to bring you Ivan Julian, the legendary guitarist for b...
V&V Episode 094 John Leon(The Royal Arctic Institute)...
Today's episode I have a great talk with John Leon. He is the guitarist and founding member of The Royal...
V&V Episode 093 Daryl Black Eagle Jamieson &...
Things are evolving again. We're not completely changing format, but for the right guest and/or circumstance, I'll...
V&V Episode 091 Bobby Matador(Oneida) & The...
First episode of the New Year, and we're coming in hot! Bobby Matador of Oneida joins us today to provi...
V&V Episode 090 Chris X of Reptilian Records
Here we are having a little break from our typical format. This episode we speak with Chris X. Founder of Re...
V&V Episode 087 Daniel Kelley(Moral Panic) &...
Daniel Kelley is the front person for Moral Panic from NYC. The weird part about getting to talk to artis...
V&V Episode 085 Jeff Helland (Hoaries, White Drugs)...
Here we are with #10. The final installment of our Noise Rock Series for No Coast Fest 2022 with Fest organ...
V&V Episode 083 Shawn Knight(Child Bite) &...
#8 in our noise rock series for No Coast Fest 2022. Today's special guest is Shawn Knight of the band Child...
V&V Episode 081 The Kronk Men & Scratch Acid's...
Here we are with #6 in our noise rock series for No Coast Fest 2022 with Bend, Oregon's The Kronk Men....
V&V Episode 080 w/ The Hammer Party & Earth...
#5 in the noise rock series featuring bands performing at No Coast Fest 2022, I bring to you Providence local...
V&V Episode 079 Jesse Matthewson(KEN Mode) &...
#4 in our noise rock series for No Coast Fest 2022. Today we bring you lead vocalist and guitarist of Ca...
V&V Episode 078 Dave Kuzy(microwaves) & The...
#3 in our noise rock series featuring bands performing at No Coast Fest 2022. Next up is Dave Kuzy, guita...
V&V Episode 076 T-Tops(Pat Waters, Mike Koch, Matt...
Here we are with the first installment of our Noise Rock series featuring bands performing at No Coast Fest...
V&V Episode 075 Sleepyhead(Rachael McNally, Chris...
In relation to music industry standards, 6 years between records could be a kiss of death. But for a ban...
V&V Episode 074 Jesse Adelson(Slashers, Prostitution)...
Jesse Adelson is a talented multi instrumentalist that plays with the band Slashers and Prostitution, both...
V&V Episode 070 Bochek & Ata Kak's Obaa Si...
There are certain aspects about this show that I really love. One. Being able to get to know artists...
V&V Episode 068 Felix Bechtolsheimer(Curse of Lono)...
This version is our first attempt at embedding the video version. My guest today is Felix Bechtolsheimer. Formerly of Hey Neg...
V&V Episode 066 Ben Vaughn (Musician, Producer,...
With Record Store Day just around the corner, it's our pleasure to bring to you Ben Vaughn! He has a...
V&V Episode 065 J. Niimi (Man's Body, Ashtray Boy)...
Very honored to bring you today's show with J. Niimi. He is a talented songwriter, musician and journalist...
V&V Episode 064 Mike Watt (Minutemen, MSSV) &...
Well here it is. The epitome of what this show is all about. Have you ever thought about a musician you...
V&V Episode 062 Guest Host Joyce Raskin Discusses...
This next one...is the first...guest hosted episode. I've been looking to do some shows like these for...
V&V Episode 061 Will Johnson(Centro-matic, South...
Oh boy. That could be applicable to any number of situations brought about by this episode. My guest,...
V&V Episode 60 Rick Barton(Continental, Dropkick...
We're happy and honored to be kicking off this year with Boston rock institution, Rick Barton! Best known...
V&V Episode 059 Mark Stone(Medicine Ball, Droplets)...
Happy New Year everyone! On this last episode of the year, I speak with Mark Stone who is a veteran of...
V&V Episode 053 Jared Mann(Twin Foxes, Willow)...
This conversation runs the gamut of topics from love, loss and death, to everything in between, because...
V&V Bonus Episode Rock N' Roll Yard Sale With Chris...
Here we go with another short Bonus Episode. This time with my special guest Chris + Jennifer Daltry...
V&V Episode 049 Matt Korvette(Pissed Jeans) &...
On this episode, it's my honor to bring to you a great conversation with Matt Korvette, front man and...
V&V Bonus Episode w/ John Colpitts A.k.a. Kid Millions...
This is a special short edition of our show. Kid Millions joins us to discuss his latest collaboration...
V&V Episode 046 Eric Smith(Sweet Dreams, Glowing...
Eric Smith is a local Providence musician that has been working with great projects for almost 20 years...
V&V Episode 045 Weasel Walter and Mayhem's De Mysteriis...
I'm very excited today to bring to you, Weasel Walter! I may have felt a little nervous going into this...
V&V Episode 044 Dan Boucher(Neptune, Le Feeling)...
Dan is a talented multi-instrumentalist and head of the Wrong Whole Archival Bureau, which is putting...
V&V Episode 041 Ashish "Hash" Vyas(Thievery Corporation,...
It should come as no surprise that The Pop Group's 1979 debut album "Y", being an amalgam of punk funk,...
V&V Episode 037 Matt Trap(Song Birds, Black Clouds)...
That title worked out better than I thought it could have. Matt Trap is the drummer for Song Birds from...
V&V Black Friday Bonus Episode With The Hammer...
Here's a special extra short episode with the whole band. We all hope everyone's had a happy Thanksgiving...
V&V Episode 034 Alec K. Redfearn(The Eyesores,...
At a point in this talk, I mention to my guest, Alec K Redfearn, how I don't see the connection of his...
V&V Episode 033 Steve Mattos(Chrome Jackson,Arab...
This was an in-person interview outside of my studio, so there is lots of noise disturbance, but still...
V&V Episode 030 Scott Begin(Badfish) and Ozzy Osbourne's...
The time that I had with Scott was very informative of his development as a drummer and musician in the...
V&V Episode 028 Rob Boyaval(Alstead) and Derek...
Rob's new band, Alstead, has spawned from a conceptual collaboration with writer, Nelson Taylor. Together,...
V&V Episode 027 Mark Cutler(The Schemers, The Raindogs)...
Mark Cutler is a RI legend, though you wouldn't know it from talking to him. For a RI Rock n' Roll Hall...
V&V Episode 026 Brendan Bell(Gruvis Malt, Ebu Gogo,...
Brendan in a man of many tastes of musical styles. With that being said, the likelihood of him creating...
V&V Episode 025 Roz Raskin(Nova One, The Rice Cakes)...
Roz is one of the most talented and hard working artists in the business right now. So it was my pleasure...
V&V Episode 024 Hilary Jones(Alpha Error, Whore...
On this episode I get to sit down with Hilary Jones to discuss the music that has influenced her song...
V&V Episode 023 John "JJ" Jacobson And The Wailing...
Continuing to dispel some of the Providence music scene history, it only seemed natural to have JJ come...
V&V Episode 022 Peter Prescott(Minibeast, Mission...
For over 40 years, my guest, Peter Prescott, has been creating music that has pushed himself out into...
V&V Episode 021 Eric Paul(Psychic Graveyard,Arab...
It's my honor to present to you, Eric Paul. Veteran of the noise rock, no wave movement locally and internationally....
V&V Episode 020 Will Schaff
Very humbled to have Will Schaff as my guest for this episode. Will is the very talented artist whose...
V&V Episode 019 Johnny "The Colonel" Maguire and...
Happy anniversary to me! This episode marks my one year anniversary of podcasting in the great state...
V&V Episode 018 Nick Ryder and Riot on Sunset Strip...
Tonight's episode finds me on location in Norton, MA visiting Nick Ryder of the amazing psycho blues,...
V&V Episode 017 Kate Mick and Pixies' Doolittl...
Kate Mick is a talented singer and songwriter from Rhode Island. Her deep and unexpectedly sorrowful...
V&V Episode 016 Dave Tessier and Genesis' Tres...
Former guest, Dave Tessier, of Episode 009 is back to discuss and dissect another classic Genesis album,...
V&V Episode 015 William Russell Wallace and Tom...
My guest for the latest episode is William Russell Wallace. A good friend who is currently on tour all...
V&V Episode 014 Rick Pelletier(Oceans of the Moon,...
Tonight's guest is Rick Pelletier! Amazing legend of the providence noise/no wave scene. Rick is at it...
V&V Episode 013 Fred Galpern(Plug) and U2's Wa...
Tonight's episode finds me sitting with Fred Galpern of the band, Plug, whose at times intense and emotion...
V&V Episode 012 Jeff Robbins(123 Astronaut, Orbit)...
This episode I have the opportunity to sit with a great guest and new friend, Jeff Robbins. We get into...
V&V Episode 011 Tracy Garrity(Vulgarrity, Rebecca...
My guest tonight is Tracy Garrity, one half of an amazing duo, Vulgarrity. Together with her brother...
V&V Episode 010 Daryl Rabidoux(The Cancer Conspiracy)...
Today's episode finds me sitting down with super talented and good friend, Daryl Rabidoux of The Cancer...
V&V Episode 008 Shawn St. Martin & Brian Mastrobuono(Hell...
This latest episode has me siting down with good friends, Shawn St. Martin and Brian Mastrobuono, currently...
V&V Episode 007 James Toomey(Umbrella Co., Cedros)...
On this latest episode of V&V, I interview my long time friend and former band mate, James Toomey....
V&V Episode 006 Tall Teenagers and The Velvet...
Our latest episode finds us sitting down with Damien Puerini and Chelsea Paulhus of Providence band,...
V&V Episode 005 Brendan Britton(Triangle Forrest)...
Tonight's latest episode finds me on location in Providence with my good friend the super talented, Brendan...
V&V Episode 004 Andy Larsen and The Velvet Underground...
On today's episode, I sit down with a good friend, Andy Larsen, who has a massive record collection I...
V&V Episode 003 Steve Mattos(Chrome Jackson,Arab...
Tonight I got to sit down with Steve Mattos of Chrome Jackson, Doomsday Student and Arab on Radar. We...
V&V Episode 002 Dan St. Jacques(Landed, Olneyville...
Tonight I'm sitting down with a local legend! Dan St. Jacques discusses his music career, what he's done,...
V&V episode 001 Jimmy Drab sits with Paul McCartney's...
Sitting down with one of Paul McCartney's greatest, Ram! Listen with me and see it for yourself at our...
