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Taking your earholes back to the era of Hammerpants, plaid, backwards overalls, grunge, and New Jack Swing! We revisit the music of the ’90’s on Dope Nostalgia. Bringing you closer to the musicians you loved, join us for chats with the hitmakers, laughs with friends, and a lot of reminiscing.
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Thursday Mar 17, 2022
Thursday Mar 17, 2022
Lead vocalist and writer Kevin Martin joins me to talk about why blues based rock band Candlebox has had great success for 30 years. We talk about how although they released hot albums in the '90's, they really found their niche in the 2000's. We discuss being the first band signed to Madonna's label Maverick, experiences with David Letterman, and the new album, "Wolves", out now!
Thursday Mar 10, 2022
Thursday Mar 10, 2022
Special guest Curtis Stigers made some great music in the '90's, and continues to do so today. We chat about his track on "The Bodyguard" soundtrack, his jazz re-creations of his hits, writing with legend Glen Ballard, his tracks on the "Sons of Anarchy" Soundtrack, including the theme. What happened to TV themes?
Thursday Mar 03, 2022
Thursday Mar 03, 2022
The Irish Times described Pierce as one of the most important Irish artists of the last twenty years. He's here to share with an international audience, as we recollect working with John Simon, talk in depth about the art of performing, recording an album during a pandemic, and the new album, "Terrible Good". Welcome, Pierce Turner!
Thursday Feb 24, 2022
Thursday Feb 24, 2022
She is the stunning, powerful female behind the vocal in the Meat Loaf classic "I Would Do Anything For Love (But I Won't Do That)" . A true honour to welcome Mrs. Loud, Lorraine Crosby to Dope Nostalgia. We discuss her role as a host on the UK show "Demand Country", Her music with Bonnie Tyler, performing on cruises, and how she became the voice on Meat Loaf's song.
Monday Feb 14, 2022
Monday Feb 14, 2022
Kendra and I review the "Larger Than Life" third album of the Backstreet Boys. It broke sales records when it was released in May of 1999. Just what was so amazing about it? Hear Naomi rant in defense of boybands, while we have a good time reminiscing about an album that was all killer, no filler!
Thursday Feb 10, 2022
Thursday Feb 10, 2022
Fresh from their induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, The Go-Go's drummer Gina Schock joins us! Gina recounts that night, and talks Drew Barrymore's fantastic introduction of the band. Gina's new book "Made In Hollywood" features years of photos she took throughout The Go-Go's history, special stories from the band, and guest appearances as well. So many great moments in their history, and we are so happy Gina shared. We even talk about how awesome daytimers are - the kind you WRITE in.
Thursday Feb 03, 2022
Thursday Feb 03, 2022
Kayo Shekoni is our guest! A multi-faceted entertainer, she has been a vocalist with many groups including Le Click, La Bouche, and Afro-dite. We discuss the Nordic Beat Scene and the music of Sweden, Where is Robert Haynes now, The Eurovision song contest, and more.
Thursday Jan 27, 2022
Thursday Jan 27, 2022
Two years of Dope Nostalgia this week! My guests are my pals and show regulars Kendra, Colin, and James. We review the last year of episodes, share some behind-the-scenes details, discuss the loss of Bob Saget, and introduce Colin to Jimmy's Fight Club.
Thursday Jan 20, 2022
Thursday Jan 20, 2022
Alberta country artist Duane Steele tells all this week about his '90's journey! We discuss his time in Nashville, how the music of Gordon Lightfoot got him through homesickness, working with Lisa Brokop, the current state of country music, his new release, and more!
Thursday Jan 13, 2022
Thursday Jan 13, 2022
The YouTube channel "The JC Chasez Archive" joins me this week to converse about this talented singer, songwriter, producer, and dancer. JC was a member of massive boyband *NSYNC, and was the lead vocalist on many of their tracks. We talk about his solo release, and the album that never happened.