The Hot Rock Podcast features in depth interviews with Classic Rock, Pop and Soul artists, sharing their stories with the fans! Hosted by musician and broadcaster Steve Garland, who has been interviewing musicians and celebrities since the 80s on San Francisco Radio and TV. Hear the weekly podcast Saturday nights at 6pm PST using the radio link on our website, or on demand anytime, and follow us on our facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/sghotrock
Episodes
Tuesday Jul 19, 2022
Tuesday Jul 19, 2022
Y&T Fans have been worried about the health of Lead singer and guitarist Dave Meniketti of Y&T, ever since he revealed early in 2022 that he was undergoing radiation treatment for prostate cancer. In this interview Dave speaks openly about this, the future of Y&T, and more, speaking with host and friend for over 30 years, Steve Garland.
Dave also gives some advice to all the men who are fans of Y&T, and have avoided or put off prostate checkups. Early detection is critical to beating it.
Following this 15 minute interview, we playback our in depth one hour Y&T special with Dave, recorded in 2020, where Dave and Steve talk about growing up in the East Bay, Dave's early interest in music, and the career of Y&T, with stories behind some of Y&T's best loved songs.
Tuesday Jan 04, 2022
Tuesday Jan 04, 2022
I first met John Nymann in 1984 when he was in Th Eric Martin Band, he appeared with the guys several times on my radio and TV series (See slips at www.hotrockpodcast.com). From there John has had an amazing career, playing with a who's who of great bay area artists, including becoming a long time member of Y&T. Now John has released his first Solo LP "MADE IN AMERICA" on IAC Records, and available at www.iacrecords.com On this Podcast we talk to John Nymann about his long career, Y&T and The Eric Martin Band, on the road with Motley Crue, and best of all- the stories behind the songs on this new LP, an amazingly well written performed and produced album, (featuring a lot of familiar rock n roll names you know) but mostly showcasing John himself, doing a great job as lead vocalist, writer, and of course- playing a ton of guitars! A very thoughtful, intelligent, talented rocker- and amazingly nice guy to boot- That's John Nymann.
Enjoy,
Steve Garland
The Hot Rock Podcast
Wednesday Aug 04, 2021
Wednesday Aug 04, 2021
My long time Buddies Night Ranger have released their first new album in 4 years, and the band's badass guitarist Brad Gillis joins me for an in-depth interview to talk all about the new album, his career with Night Ranger, their big hits, his huge guitar collection, and which guitarists growing up influenced his guitar style the most. Plus we get the story behind some of the new songs on the Album!
Night Ranger's newest LP, "ATBPO" is in my opinion one of their best LPS in the band's career, listen to "Breakout", the first single and you will agree this LP is a MUST HAVE! It's out now on Frontiers Music SRL- Get the album today and find out Night Ranger's tour dates at: www.nightranger.com
It was a pleasure catching back up with Brad, we have known each other since 1982, when the band first came up to the rock station in San Francisco where I was the Nighttime DJ, they came on the air, and thanked me for playing the hell out of their album, LOL- and we have all been friends ever since. They appeared several times on my 80s TV series "San Francisco Hot Rock as well, and through the 2000s have always been generous with their time- and I thank them all for their friendship.
Listen, enjoy, and Keep Rockin'!
Saturday Jul 31, 2021
Saturday Jul 31, 2021
Journey's Jonathan Caine, a guy I've been interviewing since the early 80s, checks in on a new album.....more to come soon!
Saturday Jul 31, 2021
Saturday Jul 31, 2021
Grace SLick was the first female rock star of the 60s, and here she talks about music, life, drugs, and more. We've opened our vault of interviews and are sharing some rare interviews with Grace!
Sunday Jul 04, 2021
Sunday Jul 04, 2021
Back in the 80s while interviewing tons of rock stars as a SF Bay Area Rock Jock, I was also recording an album with my band, THE SGB. The LP "Almost" got picked up by Atlantic records, but like many bands it got shelved and the LP was lost to time. UNTIL- this past year, when the master tapes were found, remastered and finally rescued! This "Lost 80s" LP show features all the lost songs from the band, recorded 1982-1985, and features myself hosting the show, along with interviews with my co writer Denise McClure, and the amazing rock drummer Don Rodrigues. Hear the story behind the songs and some classic 80s tales of rock n roll!
Monday Jun 14, 2021
Monday Jun 14, 2021
I've interviewed my buddies in Night Ranger going back to the early 80s when they first came on the scene. As a rock jock in SF at the time, I was always playing singles and album cuts from Dawn Patrol, and getting to know Jack, Brad, Kelly, and Jeff Watson. They also appeared on my HOT ROCK TV show in '84 several times, and in this special we play back some of the best moments from those lost 80s interviews, as Rock in America and Sister Christian we're just getting released, and play back some of those top early songs that are now legendary Night Ranger Faves. They have a new LP called "ATBPO", learn more about it, along with the band's tour dates here: www.nightranger.com If you want more, see a mash up video of their TV appearances from the 80s with me on our Video Archives page at www.hotrockpodcast.com . Big thanks to all the guys past and present in the band for their continuing friendship that is still strong today- and the incredible music they've created that has become a big part of our rock n roll life.
Friday Apr 16, 2021
Friday Apr 16, 2021
Are you Burnin' for some BOC stories? On this episode of the Hot Rock Podcast, it's two founding members of the Classic Rock Legendary band, BLUE OYSTER CULT! Hear the story of their beginnings, inside the studio secrets behind songs like "I'm Burnin for You, "Godzilla", and the ultimate rock classic "Don't Fear the Reaper". We talk about their favorite bass and drum gear that Joe and Albert used to get the BOC sound, and You'll also hear some killer new music and stories behind their latest solo LPs and more.
Learn more about the Bouchard Brothers legacy and latest music projects here:
www.Joebouchard.com www.Albertbouchard.net
Tuesday Jan 19, 2021
Tuesday Jan 19, 2021
Eddie Money was an amazing singer, performer and the joker in the deck of cards we call Rock n' Roll. Always funny, always at ease in interviews, he lest a permanent contribution to 60s and 80s music with a string of great Albums and hit singles. In this podcast I play back two classic interviews I did with Eddie, and talk to the man who wrote one of Eddie's biggest hits- I Think I'm In Love"- musician and writer Randy Oda. Plus of course, I'll spin some of Eddie's unforgettable songs, with his backstory on them along with more jokester ad libs. This is our Hot Rock Tribute to the late Eddie Money, another San Francisco music legend.
Sunday Dec 27, 2020
Sunday Dec 27, 2020
In the 80s I was on the air in San Francisco, playing some of the best rock ever created on radio and on TV when MTV and other network music video shows like mine were cranking out all the latest rock videos. Meantime, my own band was in the studio in the 80s, writing and recording songs for an album called 1985. Although we had interest from Atlantic records, we were one of a ton of bands that had great promise but would not get our big break. So, the album sat in my vault for over 3 decades, the master tapes lost. This year, with encouragement from producer Saul Vigil and some spare time thanks to the pandemic, we finally found the master tapes! We had them digitally remastered and several are now getting a lot of airplay on streaming channels, most of all FAMOUSHITS LIVE. On this podcast, I play back a few of those lost tracks, and play a brand new song from my band recorded in 2019-2020 called "Supernatural Love" all about the times we are living in today. I think being a musician has made me a better interviewer, because I have lived a life playing music, and have a real bond with the guys in each band. Enjoy- some of these are now available on Amazon digital music and iTunes!- Steve
Saturday Dec 26, 2020
Saturday Dec 26, 2020
Eddie Van Halen was and always will be one of the most influential guitarists in rock and roll. His hammering technique on guitar solos re-wrote the book on what rock guitar sounds like. I interviewed Eddie in the 80s, and his band mates over the years - when he passed away at 65 we put together this tribute show.
Saturday Dec 26, 2020
Saturday Dec 26, 2020
Eric Martin and I go back to the early 80s, when he was with The Eric Martin Band. Eric was a guest several times on my San Francisco radio show at the time, and was a frequent guest on my TV series in 1984. His is one of the best singers in my opinion in all of rock n roll- and with Mr. Big he continued to prove it with a series of incredible albums and tours over the years. In this special holiday edition of the Podcast, Eric talks about his life, his career, and tells some great rock n roll stories. He also plays back some of his personal favorite tracks, including a couple of Christmas songs off his Mr. Vocalist Christmas album- from a series of albums in Japan that have made him a huge pop star there.
Catch up on what's happening with Eric Martin, upcoming tour dates, CDs and merch here: www.ericmartin.com
Sunday Dec 20, 2020
Sunday Dec 20, 2020
In this show I talk with long time friend and rocker Dave Meniketti about Y&T, his life, career, and the new Y&T Rockumentary "On with the Show" now available on DVD. We also talk about Meniketti Wines, life during COVID and more. Dave is a great guy, and one of the best hard rock guitarists and singers on the planet.