Title: RUSH 7; Solo Albums   On this week's Loudini Rock and Roll Circus Podcast,  we resume our RUSH nerd-fest. On this installment we take on Geddy and Alex's solo albums.   #RUSHband #AlexLifeson #GeddyLee   Geddy Lee; My Favorite Headache https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/My_Favourite_Headache https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLtHmNtgo1ssTYic_H-UNZaWEedK8AkStu&si=bIMncczvvLOVK7_o   Alex Lifeson; Victor https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Victor_(Alex_Lifeson_album) https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLF-LiKcpokPmy1drAiC2Gf87v0sPg0dTb&si=9Yu3CHtKeCTcJyZj   &n ..read more

On this week's loudini rock and roll circus we give you the stories of some of the greatest rock artists from our home town of Pittsburgh, Pa....'nat!   #pittsburgh #pittsburghmusic #donnieiris our week: Loudini: Dune 2, Van Halen Live in Sydney,  Louie Shelton, The Undiscovered Country, characters entering the public domain(Dave cullen), musician beefs(Facebook post), Mr. Pittsburgh: Willy Wonka event in the Netherlands, Band of Brothers   Famous artists from Pittsburgh over the years https://www.ranker.com/list/pittsburgh-bands-and-musical-artists-from-here/music-lover   ..read more

On this week's Loudini Rock & Roll Circus Podcast we will introduce you to some awesome new music by some of your favorite artists as well some new ones that you probably haven't heard of   #judaspriest #theblackcrowes #blackberrysmoke   Topics Discussed: What we did this week: Loudini: Late Phases, Oceans Eleven, FELON recording, D.W. Pasulka, eagles landing on people's heads Mr Pittsburgh:  n/a Lily:         New & Notable:   Kevin:  Loudini:  Hindsight Hero: Fade Away   FEEL; Find A Love https://www.thebandcalledfeel.com/   ..read more

Nothing is more personal to a guitarist than a beloved instrument.  Many form a bond with a particular guitar that man have compared to that of a lover. Which makes loosing one of these precious relationships very painful. On this week's Loudini Rock & Roll Circus Podcast we will tell you the stories of 10 lost loves of famous guitarists.   #peterframpton #paulmccartney #ericclapton Topics Discussed: What we did this week: Loudini: Somewhere In Time, Glorious, he's not YOUR drummer!,  why do people hate The Beatles, Billy Joel is Back, recording new album...maybe some other ..read more

On this week's Loudini Rock & Roll Circus Podcast  we take you back to 1991 for the release of what many fans say was Van Halen's last "good" album. For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge spawned 5 top 10 singles and an MTV video award, not bad for an album universally panned by the critics! #vanhalen #shredguitar #sammyhagar       Topics Discussed: What we did this week: Loudini: Rock & Roll Machine,  Wayne Kramer, Chris Martin's '58 Les Paul, Mark Knopfler's Christie's Aucion,  International Guitar Rock Day: https://www.grooveyardrecords.com/, The Lord of Misrule ..read more

Journey ruled the late 1970s to the early 1980s and Bon Jovi did pretty much the same in the late 1980s to the early 1990s. On this week's Loudini Rock & Roll Circus podcast we will compare and contrast the two iconic guitarists that drove each of these bands to super stardom. Join us as we give you the skinny on two of rocks greatest; Neal Schon and Richie Sambora #richisambora #nealschon    #bonjovi #dontstopbelieving   Topics Discussed: What we did this week: Loudini: UMG and Tiktok break up, Cemetery Man, The Bee Keeper, Rumors turns 47,  RIP Toby Keith & Carl W ..read more

The guitar solo has been ubiquitous in rock music since its inception. On this week's Loudini Rock & Roll Circus Podcast, we discuss 20 of the most influential guitar solos of all time and tell you the stories behind them #stevelukather #davidgilmour #scottymoore   Topics Discussed: What we did this week: Loudini: Conan, NAMM 2024, the A-Team, gibson; no longer for working musicians,  frank zappa/Adrian belew/David bowie,  guitologist on gibson reissue amps,  rick and  tim on the changing studio scene Mr Pittsburgh: spark, handcare   Lou: Heart Break Hotel; Sc ..read more

On this week's Loudini Rock & Roll Circus Podcast :  we continue our series on the band RUSH with everything you wanted to know about Geddy Lee but were afraid to ask! Watch us get into a fight about Geddy's best bass lines. #geddylee #RUSH #bassguitar   Topics Discussed: What we did this week: Loudini: Iconic Guitars vs BC Rich, Gibson Falcon Amp, Hidden (2015)  Loudini's Hangover, Cinemassacre Mr Pittsburgh: dirty mary crazy larry   Geddy Lee   Fun Facts: https://www.audacy.com/kisw/blogs/taryn-daly/6-fun-facts-about-geddy-lee   MORE Fun Facts:   https ..read more

On this week's Loudini Rock & Roll Circus Podcast :  We tell you about 9 ladies (some of whom you  may not know) who lay down some of the sickest guitar licks #larkinpoe #maryspender #mollymiller     Topics Discussed: What we did this week: Loudini: Rouge One, The Deer Hunter, Dungeons & Dragons, Matteo Mancuso, Gibson is making amps again, Monarch Season 1 ends, (vintage) christian rock rabbit hole, what made us want to play guitar in the first place? What if John Rutsy never left RUSH? Mr Pittsburgh:  village of the dammed,  the fabulous stains   Th ..read more

Are you sick of the Grammys? Tired of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame? On this week's Loudini Rock & Roll Circus Podcast we lay out 8 reasons why music contests (for the most part) are a bad idea.   #rockandrollhalloffame #grammyawards #battleofthebands Topics Discussed: What we did this week: Loudini: Girl on The Third Floor, Thanksgiving, The Devil's Candy,  Disney Announces new Star Wars, Rick Beato talks Dick Cavet Mr Pittsburgh: Greenland (movie), Gallaxy Quest   Music Competitions;   Different types: Big corporate magazine lists battle of the bands influencer lis ..read more