The Music Bar Podcast: Recent Episodes
The Music Bar Podcast
Dan Brixey and Chris Buitenhuis discuss all things happening in the world of Rock 'N' Roll covering all from the past, to what is happening right now. Sit down, pour yourselves a drink and join in.
The wonderful and iconic Olivia Newton John left this mortal coil this last week. Chris and Dan discuss her legacy and the impact that she had on this world. And plenty more
So many questions in the world of music at the moment. What's the go with the price of Bruce Springsteen tickets? How great are Metallica playing at the moment? What is Nita Strauss doing with Demi Lovato? Will Zakk Wylde change his playing style when he tours with Pantera? Will Chris and Dan be able to answer these questions. Listen and find and out right here
Pantera are getting back together to tour. But there's only two surviving original members. Who's going to replace Dimebag and Vinnie? Chris and Dan discuss the merits of this and the inclusions of Zakk Wylde and Charlie Benante as the new members of this upcoming tour, and plenty more of the latest music news
Ozzy and Megadeth have released new singles. Chris and Dan run the ruler over them to see if they're any good. Dave Grohl makes his first public appearance since Taylor Hawkins' death and plenty more.
The long awaited Stadium Tour has started. Motley Crue, Def Leppard have performed. How did it go? We’ll try and figure it out
Joe Elliot, Michael Sweet, Jon Bon Jovi, can they sing anymore? Chris and Dan ask the question and try to give you an answer
Chris and Dan look at what Rock Albums are selling right now and we compare our list of the best Rhythm Guitarists
Chris and Dan heard the new Halestorm album and decided to celebrate the Women in Rock. Plus, it’s Mother’s Day
The nominations for the Hall of Fame are in. But can can you believe who gets left out. Chris and Dan look at what is already a contentious issue. Especially for Dan
Chris and Dan cover everything this week from Van Halen reunions/tributes to the old Unplugged albums
Chris and Dan talk to Cory Blight, Australian music veteran as he gives his insights into the Australian music industry
The Saints came from Brisbane and were one of the most influential and important bands in history. Chris and Dan look back on the lasting impact of Chris Bailey’s contribution to the world of music
We recently lost one of the modern greats. Taylor Hawkins gone too soon. Chris and Dan discuss his legacy and much more on this episode
When was the last time a band from this century released a Best Of? Chris and Dan search for the answer to this question and more
Dan has just seen "Love and Mercy" about the Beach Boys Brian Wilson, and thinks it's one of the best music biopics made. So what else but for him and Chris to delve into the world of movies about musicians. Enjoy this trip and let us know which movie about musicians is your favourite. We would really like to know
Who are the Rock n Roll Heroes? Who is Dan’s? Who is Chris’? Listen up and we’ll find out
Chris has a multitude of questions for Dan. Does Dan have the courage to answer them? Find out in this episode
Chris and Dan answer the question, Who played on your favorite albums? We celebrate the session musician, the unsung heroes who played on uour favorite songs and albums.
And there’s a lot of them
Did you know that 1982 was the last year that any Rock song topped the charts? How is this so? Was it that long ago? Come on? Chris and Dan delve deep into this episode and find out what was happening in the year 1982
There is beef everywhere at the moment. Neil Young vs Spotify and Joe Rogan; everyone else vs Joe Rogan; Eddie Vedder vs Motley Crue. When did Rock get this exciting again? Dan and Chris almost come to blows. Maybe not. Did it all start with Kurt Cobain and Courtney Love vs Axl Rose? Maybe.
Chris and Dan love long songs. Sometimes the longer the better. So if you love your songs long and strong, and they're bound to get the friction on, then you need to listen to this episode where we break down some of the best long songs of all time. Like a long song, it'll be a journey
Chris and Dan pay tribute to the mighty Meat Loaf. Gone but will never be forgotten. "Bat Out of Hell" has a special place in Australian's hearts as it is the biggest selling album in this country. Vale the great man. Meat Loaf - 1947 - 2022.
All the greatest artists are selling their back catalogues for lots and lots of money. Why? Apart from the increase in their bank accounts, what would be the reason to sell the rights to your life's work? Chris and Dan attempt to find out, but just realise that they're really broke
Chris and Dan are back, and even though 2022 is already a complete shitshow, we are trying our hardest to find albums, shows, tours, whatever to look forward to. It ain't easy, but then again, nothing ease. So forget about it and jump on board for the ride of your week.
Chris and Dan look back at the year in music of 2021, what they liked, didn't like and what they're looking forward to in 2022.
As in every year, there's so much to discuss.
Enjoy
P.S No, there's nothing wrong with your eyesight. There is no Episode 14. Sorry, the audio didn't work, still you can catch the Youtube channel https://youtu.be/fSinyYuzC9M
Chris and Dan go back in time to the mid 1950's to a world where Blues, Jazz and Country were coming together to start this thing called Rock'n'Roll. From Fats Domino to Little Richard to the King, Elvis through to Buddy Holly and of course, the Beatles. Somehow, I'm sure, Chris has thrown in Dreamtheater and Mastodon for good measure. Fire up the Flux Capacitor and go on a trip through to the birth of Rock'n'Roll
Is the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame necessary? Is it really necessary? And why the hell isn't Iron Maiden in the Rock Hall of Fame? Chris and Dan pull apart all these questions and more and then try to put it back together again to find the answers.
This episode, Chris and Dan talk about Supergroups.
From Cream to Prophets of Rage to Chickenfoot, supergroups have been around.
But are they any good?
Do people actually like them?
We attempt to find out.
The 80's was a special time for music.
Why is that?
In the 1980's we weren't listening back to the music of the 40's and celebrating 40th anniversaries of albums.
Why are we still looking back in fondness of albums released nearly 40 years ago.
Chris and Dan attempt to answer these questions, but we'll probably end up with more questions than answers.
If we're lucky.
Come with us as we take another trip back in time
Chris and Dan discuss their favourite songs.
It's a wild ride from Van Halen to Bruce Springsteen to an Aussie pop one-hit wonder
We are only just scratching the surface here.
Enjoy
Chris and Dan look back on the year 1991. Some of the biggest and most important albums in the history of rock came out that year, but we look at some of the lesser known albums as well. Some of them have songs that we're still listening to.
It's bigger than all of us.
Rolling Stone have just published their Top 500 Songs of All Time and it's fair to say, a lot of people are left scratching their heads
Chris and Dan go into the Top 10 and try to figure out why some songs are there, and others have been left out.
Do we agree, or disagree with the list?
Tune in to find out.
Plus we also talk about our 3, and only 3 favourite songs of all time.
Chris and Dan go on a journey through their wonderful Land of Oz and the great bands that have come from here and the great live music that we have experienced over the years.
It's a free-wheeling adventure as this is a big country, but we name check as many as we can.
Example: Kylie Minogue, Cosmic Psychos, Cold Chisel and Jason Donovan, just to name a few.
Check it out.
Satan has played an almost integral part in the world of Rock. In this episode, Chris and Dan talk about the Satanic Panic, how people thought that the devil was really trying to possess our souls through Heavy Metal and Rock'n'Roll.
We look at the Judas Priest trial, the PMRC and talk about back masking and how this all contributed to the eternal damnation of our souls.
Rock on.
In episode 4 of The Music Bar Podcast, Chris and Dan talk about the death of Charlie Watts and why he was such a great drummer.
We also get into a conversation about how we started listening to music, what our parents were listening to which lead us down a very interesting path.
We touch on the new Iron Maiden record "Senjutsu" and talk about whether artists are too old to go and see now, or is Dan just getting too old.
All that and heaps more, so strap in and listen up
We talk about Rock Star biographies and Broadway musicals and sex tapes and other bits and pieces.
Get your ears and listen to Dan and Chris talk about the things that interest them, and possibly you.
In this week's episode, Dan and Chris discuss Metallica's 1991 The Black Album and it's impact on heavy music and how it is still being received 30 years from now.
Of course, any of these discussions takes us down a rabbit hole where we discuss other things that were happening in music at the time.
Enjoy the trip.
Dan Brixey and Chris Buitenhuis discuss what's happening in the world of rock. We talk about the passing of both Dusty Hill from ZZ Top and Joey Jordison, formally of Slipknot and Murderdolls.
We also go into detail about the new Guns N' Roses song, "Absurd". Do we like it, or not? Listen and find out.
Plus we ramble on about some other stuff as well.