The Goldmine Podcast takes a look at a newly released album by the '80s San Francisco new wave band Times Beach with music appraiser Stephen M.H. Braitman. Besides running his own music appraisal company (musicappraisals.com) and co-hosting an AXS-TV series with Ahmet Zappa called Rock My Collection, Braitman decided to press vinyl records of never-released recordings (studio and live) of Times Beach, called Step In Time, Braitman explains the entire history of the band and their unique sound on an episode of the podcast. For more Times Beach information, listen to song samples and then purchase the album, go to timesbeach1.bandcamp.com/releases Part of Pantheon Podcasts

Vocalist Candice Night talks about Blackmore Night's newly expanded Christmas album, Winter Carols, and the joys of the holiday itself. Of course, legendary rock guitarist Ritchie Blackmore's instrumentation and musical arrangements are discussed as well, and Candice gives Goldmine her Top 5 Christmas songs of all time. A perfect podcast episode for the holiday season! Part of Pantheon Podcasts

Rick Allen of Def Leppard talks about his fine art paintings and photography. The drummer recently teamed up with Wentworth Gallery to auction off some of his artwork at in-person appearances at their U.S. galleries, with proceeds going to the charity Project Resiliency. Allen discusses all of it on the latest Goldmine podcast episode. Part of Pantheon Podcasts

M.C. Taylor, the brains behind Hiss Golden Messenger, comes on the Goldmine Podcast to talk about the Hiss Golden Messenger 2021 holiday album, O Come All Ye Faithful (Merge Records). Taylor takes holiday music into a more contemplative realm with this release. As he puts it: "Big, brash holiday music — the type that we hear in big-box stores in the middle of December — has never resonated with me," Taylor certainly accomplishes a unique holiday mood on O Come All Ye Faithful. with renditions of holiday standards such as "Joy to the World," "Silent Night" and the title track, along with covers of Creedence Clearwater Revival's "As Long As I Can See the Light," Spiritualized's “Shine a Light” and Woody Guthrie's "Hanukkah Dance." But the best song just might be the HGM holiday original, "Grace." All songs on the album are delivered by Taylor and Hiss Golden Messenger’s extended musical family, as well as special guests that include Grammy Award-winner Aoife O’Donovan, Nathaniel Rateliff, Erin Rae and Buddy Miller. Listen to samples of songs and Taylor's own descriptions of the music. It's a wonderful conversation to put you in the proper holiday spirit.

On this podcast episode, guitarist (and Goldmine Beatles columnist) Jay Jay French of Twisted Sister fame talks about his new book, Twisted Business. Twisted Business is part biography, part motivational instruction and all business. French discusses the right philosophy to get to the top and the right attitude to make it through the eventual pitfalls in life. It's a perfect read for any up-and-coming musician, but, really, it's suited for anyone with a dream or a passion. French is also filled with music history and music industry tidbits that will certainly interest any Goldmine reader. Twisted Business is also available in the Goldmine store — just click here. Part of Pantheon Podcasts

The novel Searching for Jimmy Page by author (and Led Zeppelin fan) Christy Hallberg is the subject of this episode of the Goldmine Podcast. Hallberg discusses the basis for her debut novel and her ongoing love for all things Zeppelin. Certainly, Led Zeppelin fans will dig this novel (read synopsis below), but you don't have to be a Zep fan to enjoy the mystery of the book's story, Listen to the episode and then you can order the book right now in the Goldmine store HERE. Synopisis: Narrator Luna Kane is on a grief-fueled mission: find elusive guitar god Jimmy Page and ask if he is her father. Luna packs her bags for the misty mountains and becomes a traveler of both time and space, walking a precarious line between personal growth and self-destruction on her pilgrimage from North Carolina to Page’s home(s) in England. Luna’s quest is as flawed as Quixote’s, yet she ultimately finds the answers–and family–she seeks. SEARCHING FOR JIMMY PAGE by Christy Alexander Halberg is set in 1988 after the death of Luna’s great-grandfather propels teenage Luna to investigate her mother’s suicide years earlier. The identity of Luna’s father is a mystery. Single mom Claudia won’t say but hints it might be guitar wizard Jimmy Page. But Claudia battles mental illness, often locking herself in her bedroom and blasting the offbeat Zep deep track, “Four Sticks” on her stereo, much to her young daughter’s bewilderment and terror. One day Claudia retreats to her bedroom armed with her father’s old service revolver and doesn’t come out. Hallberg looks at the devastation of mental illness and suicide through the eyes of a child, a young adult, a parent, and even a grandparent, which minimizes some family transgressions while amplifying others.

Tony Truglio, guitarist of the power metal band Liege Lord, gives the Goldmine Podcast the 10 albums that changed his life. Liege Lord remain active with the original members, Truglio and Matt Vinci (bass), and Joe Comeau (vocals), Dan Wacker (guitars) and Van Williams (drums).

The Amy Winehouse memorabilia auction at Julien's Auctions titled "PROPERTY FROM THE LIFE AND CAREER OF AMY WINEHOUSE" (going live Saturday, November 6th and Sunday, November 7th, 2021) is detailed on the Goldmine Podcast from a preview at New York City's Hard Rock Cafe with Julien's Auctions CFO/Executive Director Martin J. Nolan. Over 1,000 items up for auction showcase Winehouse's public and private life, from fashion to vinyl/CD collections. Tune in and find out more.

Get geared up for Record Store Day Black Friday by listening to a Goldmine Podcast chat with RSD co-founder Michael Kurtz about what to expect on one of the biggest day's of the year for record stores. Kurtz will talk about specific releases to look forward to on Black Friday, among other things going on in RSD world. A must-listen for music collectors and enthusiasts. Part of Pantheon Podcasts

Record Store Recon visits Melodies & Memories in Bowling Green, Kentucky,— a record store you can hang out,,check out video games and play some foosball. M&M sell top-notch used records in two floors jam packed with well-organized stuff!

This Goldmine Podcast episode will discuss Dave Thompson's latest book, The Grunge Diaries, Seattle: 1990-1994, which is a first hand account of life in Seattle during the heyday of the Grunge music scene. The city, the clubs, the bands, the fans — the weekly happenings of that entire music scene during the period of 1990-1994 — it was a once-in-a-lifetime experience documented by a true music historian. In this episode, we touch on the book's details, from the tragic fate of Mother Love Bone, the perseverance of the Melvins to the unique personality of Seattle itself. Listen to the podcast, and later you can purchase The Grunge Diaries, Seattle: 1990-1994, in the Goldmine store, too!

Lead vocalist/guitarist Zakk Wylde (ex-Ozzy Osbourne guitar slinger) comes on the Goldmine Podcast to discuss the release of Black Label Society's eleventh album, Doom Crew Inc.. Recorded at Zakk's Black Vatican home studio with the usual suspects John DeServio (bass), Dario Lorina (rhythm guitar and Jeff Fabb (drums), Doom Crew Inc.. is once again filled with fantastic Sabbath-y riffs and moving Allmans-esque guitar ballads. Doom Crew Inc. just might be the the best BLS album to date and Wylde explains why.

James Lee Stanley and Dan Navarro release a tribute album to Led Zeppelin, All Wood and Led, which gives a Laurel Canyon groove and acoustic mystique to the Zep canon. Stanley comes on the Goldmine Podcast to detail the Zeppelin tribute tracks — snippets of songs are played while the vibe is described. Listen and check it out — for Led Zeppelin fans and classic rockers alike!

Record Store Recon hits the road to visit Shuga Records in Chicago, Illinois, which specializes in dance, hip-hop, electronica and industrial music, with owner Adam Rosen being a professional DJ. However, the store also rates high in collectible records of rock and punk music. Shuga also has its own record label, and you get a clue while listening to the episode so you can win a Shuga Records gift package!

The musical genre called Americana can prove difficult to define, but author Lee Zimmerman comes on the Goldmine Podcast to define it in full, detailing what's inside his latest book Americana Music: Voices, Visionaries, and Pioneers of an Honest Sound.

Celebrate the 52nd anniversary of Woodstock with record album picks of all 32 artists. Mike Greenblatt, longtime Goldmine writer and author of the book, Woodstock: Back to Yasgur's Farm, discusses his Woodstock album picks and connects them to his experience of being at Woodstock during that magical weekend in 1969. Part of Pantheon Podcasts Listen and enjoy!

A perfect score! Goldmine's anonymous reviewer Dr. Disc gives Dr. Strange Records of Alta Loma, California an A-plus overall rating as a record store. He claims, "It's got everything needed for a great record store and deserves this perfect score!" Listen to this Record Store Recon edition of the Goldmine Podcast and find out what exactly makes Dr. Strange Records so special. And there is also a giveaway directly from Dr. Strange's owner. For more info, go to www.drstrange.com

Longtime Goldmine contributor John M. Borack speaks to Goldmine editor Patrick Prince about his latest Beatles book, The Beatles 100: One Hundred Pivotal Moments in Beatles History. There were many pivotal moments in Beatles history and two examples that were brought up in this Goldmine Podcast episode were the transition from the rough 'n' tumble rock band to Brian Epstein's polished "suit image" and, of course, the Paul Is Dead controversy. It all makes for a great listen!

Goldmine's roving anonymous reporter, Dr. Disc., takes on a journey to Chandler, Arizona, where we find a large, impeccably organized record store named Asylum Records. "It's like a museum, not just a record store," claims the good doctor ... so find out why by listening to this Record Store Recon edition of the Goldmine Podcast!

On the eve of the 50th anniversary of Jim Morrison's passing, Carolyn Campbell, author of City of Immortals: Père-Lachaise Cemetery, Paris, talks about the famous cemetery and the history behind Jim Morrison's famous burial site within. Many visitors are expected at the Morrison gravesite on July 3 of this year to honor the rock star/poet. Campbell will discuss preparations in Paris in the coming week and the unique aura of the surroundings if you ever decide to visit.

Neal Schon, guitarist of Journey, is a guest on the Goldmine Podcast to talk about auctioning off over 100 of his personal guitars via Heritage Auctions on July 31. Schon will talk about the most historic of his guitars, for example, the 1977 Gibson Les Paul deluxe black solid body that he used on 1981’s chart-topping Escape or the Gibson goldtop guitar that he used as a 17-year-old in Santana. Each guitar has a story behind it that will make music history buffs excited. Classic rock fans, guitar geeks and memorabilia mavens will want to listen to this episode as well.

Styx founding member and bassist Chuck Panozzo is interviewed over the phone by Goldmine editor Patrick Prince for this episode of the Goldmine Podcast. Chuck started the band with his brother (drummer) John and lead singer Dennis DeYoung in 1961/1962 in their childhood Chicago neighborhood. All these years later, DeYoung is no longer in the band, John has passed away and Chuck, because of health reasons, only performs limited duty with Styx. For this new Styx album, Crash of the Crown, Chuck traveled down to guitarist Tommy Shaw’s sound studio in Nashville to record his share of the tracks. Chuck shares time with the other bassist in the band, Ricky Phillips. Chuck Panozzo is proud of this new album and very proud of Styx's legacy moving forward. part of Pantheon Podcasts.

Never judge a record store by its signage (or parking lot). This store is less glitz and more record bargains! Record City in Las Vegas, Nevada is a gem in the desert, or so claims Dr. Disc, the anonymous record store reviewer of Goldmine magazine. Listen to this podcast episode and find out why this particular Record City store is such a crate digger's dream! .

Vocalist/keyboardist Dennis DeYoung (formerly of Styx) discusses his latest (and last!) solo album, 26 East, Vol. 2. As a lyricist, DeYoung is very topical, so many different subjects and current events are covered as well. Both guitarists Jim Peterik and Tom Morello contributed to the new album and songs will be sampled.

Vocalist/guitarist Gordon Gano of the Violent Femmes is the guest on the Goldmine Podcast. He discusses the 40th anniversary of the formation of the folk-punk band with bassist Brian Ritchie and original drummer Victor DeLorenzo, and with that the recent vinyl release of the compilation Add It Up (1981–1993) — originally produced for CD in 1993 — and its unique track listing.