Off the Charts Music Podcast: Recent Episodes
Art Gerckens and Lisa J Landone
Greetings "Music Archeologists" and welcome to "Off the Charts" music podcast. Good friends Art Gerckens and Lisa Landone will lead the expedition as we hear the stories and dig in to music made by local bands from "back then" They didn't make the charts but they did make music worth hearing. So let's listen. Welcome to the show! CAN YOU DIG IT?!
This month on the Off the Charts Music Podcast, we turn up the volume with guitarist Steve McKnight - lead guitarist of GayC/DC and Mary, and former guitarist of the 80s metal band Cry Wolf. Steve shares stories from his musical journey, his experience during the legendary Sunset Strip era, the evolution of his bands, and the passion for music that continues to drive him today. From hard rock memories to behind-the-scenes stories and everything in between, this episode is packed with great conversation and classic rock energy.
Cry Wolf - Pretender: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5_6G0A5WR20
GayC/DC - Dirty Dudes Done Dirt Cheap: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z2c_nxevlDA&list=RDz2c_nxevlDA&start_radio=1
Mary - Danger: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AT8ABCzh-o4
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The story continues.
In the early 1990s, before the internet was in everyone's pocket, a small group of friends created "Hip" Magazine a bi-monthly explosion of everything young people cared about from music to the arts and more.
They didn't just report the scene they lived it, put it on paper, and stapled the community together one issue at a time!
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In the early 1990s, before the internet was in everyone's pocket, a small group of friends created "Hip" Magazine a bi-monthly explosion of everything young people cared about from music to the arts and more.
They didn't just report the scene they lived it, put it on paper, and stapled the community together one issue at a time!
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In this episode, Kevin shares the real story of "Tall Stories" and bears witness to the fact that nothing can stop "The Hey Jude Kid" from continuing to create great music.
Listen to the music of Kevin Totoian
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLztj_KSjfT1jZ1HdY8hNETg4-pZz7gNao&si=BGhozwFA8DQO1YG1
https://www.theswaye.com/
https://www.facebook.com/p/The-Swaye-100070027943302/?_rdr
https://www.tangledvine.com/
Learn more about Kevin's dad Richard Totoian https://www.richardtotoian.com/
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In this first part of a two-part series, songwriter and musician Kevin Totoian discusses his father Richard's amazing career as a music industry visionary. Kevin shares how growing up immersed in music shaped his own successful journey.
(Stayed tuned for part 2 coming up in October)
Learn more about Richard Totoian https://www.richardtotoian.com/
Listen to the music of Kevin Totoian
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLztj_KSjfT1jZ1HdY8hNETg4-pZz7gNao&si=BGhozwFA8DQO1YG1
https://www.theswaye.com/
https://www.facebook.com/p/The-Swaye-100070027943302/?_rdr
https://www.tangledvine.com/
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Lisa and I are still using up some much needed vacation time, so here's an abbreviated episode that contains some recent reflections about the loss of Ozzy Osbourne and local musician Hubert Martin.
We'll be back next month with a full episode.
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Off the Charts Music Podcast is thrilled to hit it's third season. To mark the milestone, Art and Lisa will shut up so you can soak up the music!
A big thank you to the artists for sharing their music and stories.
Wishing everyone a joyful summer!
Tracks
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Anthony Gadaleta - City of Gold
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Peter Vouras - Take You Home Tonight
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The Actuals - Opposites Attract
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Gravity Head - The Gift
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Pansy Division - Luv Luv Luv
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Sean Corvino - It's Getting Warmer
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BeJobe - My Fellow Earthlings
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LVL UP - Spirit Was
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Lorrie Wesoly - Again and Again
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Tom Rucktenwald - I'm Satisfied
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Ronnie Neuhauser - Shake 'N Bake
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Blind Justice - Creep Show
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Bad Attitude - Dreamchild
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John Spignesi Band - My Old Friends
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Trag - Try
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Sister Maire Close - I Lift Up My Praise
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James Moss - Kalimba
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The Xtras - Dreamer
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In 1979 drummer Bill (William) Knapp wanted to start an original punk band so he got on his CB radio and found a couple of dreamers. They put their music on cassette tape and The Xtras were born.
Guitarists/vocalists Bill Arciprete and Steve Schneider share the honest story of one of Connecticut's best homegrown punk rock bands.
P.S This podcast is released on May 28, 2025 - The 45th anniversary of their very first live show!
Listen to the Xtras on SoundCloud
https://on.soundcloud.com/xg2pTabFw2vkLMMy7
Steve Schneider DJ - Music by Design
https://musicbydesigndj.com/
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He’s a scientist, engineer, inventor, and musician. His dog was named Einstein, and Lisa was like his female Marty McFly. The only difference between Tom Rucktenwald and Dr. Emmett Brown is a DeLorean time machine!
Thomas Rucktenwald
https://www.tgday.com/about
Tom Rucktenwald SoundCloud
https://on.soundcloud.com/vzPeQLwURJcEPnuV7
1Eighty Band
https://on.soundcloud.com/nyfr977D5w8WHHQB7
Norman Productions
https://normanproductions.net/
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Chris Freeman discusses the musical journey of the band credited as a pioneer in the queercore musical genre.
https://pansydivision.com/
https://www.facebook.com/people/Pansy-Division/100063715890357/#
https://www.youtube.com/@PansyDivisionvideo
https://youtu.be/jUaVKEtOqgw?si=neM-M4hL61p0uCKi
https://www.youtube.com/@gaycdc5707
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Kathleen Kruze creates songs that heal, inspire, and transport us to vivid and colorful worlds. She sings with a voice like a sweet, fierce storm and pours her heart into every note and word...honestly!
Click the links below to listen to more of Kathleen's music
https://www.reverbnation.com/kathleenkruze
https://www.youtube.com/@kathleenkruze6277/featured
https://open.spotify.com/album/72RpQtHYqulXxLMhX0E3RQ?si=bJlhRl9MTVG_lR1wI4IXBg
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The John Spignesi band is what happens when a power trio combines talent, creativity, and sincerity in their energetic original music...BAM!
Learn more about JSB!
https://jsbmusic.net/
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Mike Caridi, guitarist of LVL UP and co-founder of Double Double Whammy Records, joins us to discuss his journey in indie music, running a label, and championing DIY artistry.https://www.instagram.com/lvlupband?igsh=MXNjMG55d2VzcmE2aQ==https://www.instagram.com/dbldblwhmmy?igsh=OTlyd21nMDFkY2Vk
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His mother was an opera singer. His father a beloved music teacher. His brothers were and still are accomplished musicians. The next generation features a nephew on guitar. So sit back as we do a deep dive into the music of Nick DeFala.
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Art turns the microphone on co-host Lisa and her close friends as they share stories about their band, BeJobe.
BeJobe is an original band that somehow managed to make music before it even existed and 30 years after their last show, they still haven't officially broken up!
Listen to BeJobe music here
https://soundcloud.com/user-723464512/sets/now-we-are-one?si=ff838f55d02c46649fcd4ccb96eaffd7&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing
https://soundcloud.com/user-373781895/sets/kapop-mix?si=6aa1d11500004fc997a4ccc8a0a547b5&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing
Contact Lisa at
lisajlandone@gmail.com
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For almost forty years, Vic Steffens, musician, producer, engineer, and President of Horizon Music Group in West Haven, CT, has transformed his recording studio into a vibrant and welcoming oasis for songwriters and musicians. He is dedicated to supporting artists , helping them bring their creative visions to life and advancing their careers.
If you need to "know a guy" in the music business, stop by and say hi to Vic!
https://www.horizonmusicgroup.com/
https://www.facebook.com/HorizonMGstudio/
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Young writer/director Ashley Gerckens digs up the perfect song for her short film "143" about a sensitive Reaper tasked with a difficult assignment... it just happens to be a song from a band called "The Living"!
Watch "143" A Short film written and directed by Ashley Gerckens
https://youtu.be/kKRDmAYJPaY?si=2raAzwWxGQFTOthM
Listen to the entire The Living Band podcast
https://www.buzzsprout.com/2073597/11769905
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At age 9, following her second open heart surgery, her grandparents gifted her a baby grand piano, and through music, she transformed the world around her.
Contact Lorrie at lorriewesoly919@gmail.com
https://soundcloud.com/user-704973410-401462226/sets/lorrie-wesoly
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When Uncle Tony taught his young nephew Anthony Gadaleta how to play Stairway to Heaven on guitar he had no way of knowing the supernova, genre-bending, force of musical energy he would become!
https://soundcloud.com/anthony-gad
https://open.spotify.com/artist/5z1KIggSryhmTvg8telFb3
https://www.whatupfunk.com/
https://www.experiencebandcentral.com/
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In 1982, two talented college friends, Peter Vouras and Bill Arciprete created "Vox Pop" (magazine, radio and cable TV show). They embarked on an adventure to infiltrate record companies, promote the local music scene, and so much more...including penning each others eulogies...
now that's friendship!
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In the 80’s Bad Attitude rocked the local music scene. Bassist Mark Adanti shares his memories in a heavy metal interview that will guarantee to make you want to start head banging.
Links to Bad Attitude videos on YouTube:
https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=niA4OFWnnNA&list=PLSSHfZVkd6xbRp5JwPvyegcdsB57pwCNp
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8hcAMgW4blQ&t=2356s
Best and Worst of Bad Attitude:
https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLSSHfZVkd6xaT0yqgftpIdtQ9leGBjGMf
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Ronnie Neuhauser propels us into musical freedom land, ARE YOU READY?!
His music is eclectic from rock, fusion, funk, free jazz, avant-garde, spoken word, rock opera, progressive rock, and more.
P.S. Free Yourself!
Listen and learn more about Ronnie and his music here
Website: www.nocheez.com
Discography: https://ronnieneuhauser2.bandcamp.com/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NocheezRecords
Fe Fi Fo: https://www.facebook.com/ncrecords
Merch Store: https://ronnie-neuhauser.creator-spring.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/neuhauserronnie/
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Brian Larney thought he could "QUIT" and Ed McPadden thought he was "DONE"
but as fate would have it they weren't going anywhere!
They added the talent of genius singer/songwriter Pennel T Bird lll and along with fellow bandmates went on to create some of the greatest local original music of the 80s and 90s!
For real!!!!
Listen to more Kinetic Sect music on SoundCloud
Check out new music, videos, and live shows from Brian Larney
https://www.brianlarney.com/
https://brianlarney.bandcamp.com/
http://www.Facebook.com/BrianLarneyMusic
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Art and Lisa get out of the way and let the music play!
- The Actuals - Solid State- Manta Rays - 2nd Floor
- The Living
- Tony Susi
- Trag
- Peter Lucibelli
- Blind Justice
- Sean Corvino
- Sister Maire Close
- James Moss
- and a little teaser from Kinetic Sect (our August guest ...stay tuned)
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James Moss uses an ancient instrument to take us on a mystical musical journey using only his two thumbs.
Contact James at jamesmossmusic@gmail.com
Stay tuned for his Spotify link that will soon be posted here
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Once upon a time in Northern Ireland during "The Troubles" a young girl put her tin whistle in her sock and began making music. If you close your eyes you just might hear the angels
https://www.youtube.com/@koinonicsonic4707/featured
https://www.youtube.com/@koinoniaJB_Bridgeport
https://www.facebook.com/p/Our-Lady-of-Good-Counsel-ParishKoinonia-John-the-Baptist-100081323618825/
Contact Sister Maire Close at maireclose@gmail.com
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Sean Corvino's music and creative "Portfolio of Madness" is fun, intelligent, purposeful, quirky, AND may cause an EnvironMental Levelution! Listen to YaWNMoWeR B4 it's 2 L8!
Want more YaWNMoWeR (YWNMWR)
YaWNMoWer
https://soundcloud.com/yawnmower
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNINyUUChSTwLJsLj-GvwdSvgrv3DuTk1
https://facebook.com/yawnmower1
https://yawnmower.business.site/
https://www.reverbnation.com/artist/video/14928440
https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/yawnmower
https://www.teepublic.com/user/yawnmower
https://www.redbubble.com/people/yawnmower/shop
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Once upon a time in New Haven Connecticut a local "band" called Blind Justice blew the lid off of everything... the fans got it, the record companies acknowledged it and ran, and everyone was left saying "What Exactly is Blind Justice?"
Let's find out!
Blind Justice Documentary Short
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O3c-OfGwKwo
Dead Wrong Live
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wRdpRqzbv7c&list=PLNINyUUChSTwH1_Q0KJuUqGSaPOFQlCD2&index=12
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Peter Lucibelli is a local Rock Renaissance Man who as a little kid discovered he could pick up almost any musical instrument "make sense out of it" and just play....really play! What happens next is a lifetime of creating a diverse blend of original music that comes straight outta his soul! (He also makes some mean spaghetti!)
Listen to more Peter Lucibelli music here
https://open.spotify.com/artist/0A6JVNdMj0by9ZZvy5ETgN
https://www.facebook.com/thepetelucibelliband/
https://soundcloud.com/peter-lucibelli-plb
https://music.apple.com/us/artist/peter-lucibelli/152392510
https://www.reverbnation.com/peterlucibelli
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Mark Tragainese and Nora Dalby Tragainese said "I Do" to Love and "I Will" to
creating a unique brand of original music they lovingly call "Alterna Prog 80's"
Listen to more Trag music on Sound Cloud
https://soundcloud.com/nora-tragianese
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Music teacher, multi-instrumentalist, songwriter; Tony Susi embodies the true meaning of musical hometown hero!
Hear more Tony Susi music here
https://www.reverbnation.com/tonysusi
https://open.spotify.com/artist/3UYw6D0Zdru2A7zNH7Bfv0
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It's the mid 80's, its NY, it's 4 college friends who bring their cool shoes, poetry notebooks, and pillows to class ...
Of course, how else do you start a band?!
Listen to more Living music here
https://soundcloud.com/user-161852444
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Welcome to Off the Charts! The podcast that digs up original local music from yesterday so you can hear it today!
Oh... and meet show co-hosts Art Gerckens and Lisa Landone (Music Archeologists)
... they're fun!
Contact Art and Lisa at offthechartsmusicpodcast@gmail.com
What happened when childhood friends Lorenzo Morelli and Michael Mason decided to make music was as good as when peanut butter and chocolate decided to become Reece's Peanut butter Cup...
Fans of New Wave, Ska, Punk, Pop, and the 1980s meet the music of Mason/Morelli!
Listen to more Mason/Morelli music on Sound Cloud https://soundcloud.com/user-203888537