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Rob and Greg are in studio this week along with a brand new guest, Jill Richards Franco, daughter of British drummer and composer Bobby Richards and sister of David Richards, music producer (Queen, David Bowie). Stay tuned after the show for live performance of "Georgy Girl" from our own in house maestro, Andy Calabrese. Sit back and enjoy! Keep on…
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Rob and Greg are back in studio and this week they're joined by some new friends. Photographer Carla Coots and music promoter and musician John Dretto are joined by returning friend Stevie T. to talk about The Dawgs, Rochester's non-profit, fundraising band. Stay tuned after the show for mystery song from The Dawgs. Sit back and enjoy! Keep on stay…
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Rob and Greg are totally discombobulated but still in studio with returning guest Mike Murray, the host of Whole Lotta Shakin' Radio and back again Steve Litvak, host of Rock & Roll Rumble and musician from The Tombstone Hands. It's a talk about all things radio and DJ so sit back and enjoy. Stay tuned after the show for mystery mashup jam session …
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Happy belated 4th-ish. Rob and Greg are back in studio and are joined by returning guest and friend Steve Tortoretti and we're going to talk blues. Sit back for some history and chat about the blues that we hope will boost your spirits. Stay tuned after the show for a song from The Blastoffs. Sit back and enjoy! Follow them for more music, info on …
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Happy July everyone. Rob and Greg are in studio with returning guests and friends of the Carnival, Mario Savastano, Joey Chacon and Alexus Maxam from the DVC Theatre Company right here in Rochester to discuss the upcoming show, Canon. Join us for a sneak peek and check out the link below for info on tickets. Stay tuned after the show for a song fro…
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Twice in one day? Call yourselves lucky. Rob and Greg remain in studio to welcome back Ray Paul, a long and storied musician, to talk about a special upcoming event this Saturday, the 3rd Annual Paul McCartney Birthday Tribute at Abilene Bar & Lounge, downtown Rochester. Link below with the details. Stay tuned after the show for a surprise song fro…
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We have returned! Rob and Greg in studio along with returning guest/co-host Steve Tortoretti to welcome a new friend to the Carnival, singer and guitarist for JUDAH, Anthony Blood. Sit back and enjoy the origin stories and the drive to get into music. A bit of a shorter episode this week, but lunch calls us all. Stay tuned after the show for some s…
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Happy Memorial Day and a thank you to all the veterans out there. Rob and Greg are in studio along with new guests: musicians and cookie aficionados, Erin & Ross to talk music, origin stories and whatever else happens to come up in the meantime. Stay tuned after the show for a surprise live song from Erin & Ross. Sit back and enjoy! Follow them for…
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Happy Mother's Day to all the mothers out there. Rob and Greg debate passing around cigars and paying honor to the late, great Roger Corman and are joined by returning guest and local music sensation Dan Zea for part two of some good old fashioned stirring discussion and chatting. Stay tuned after the show for a surprise song from Dan. Sit back and…
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This is a big one folks. Rob and Greg are in studio along with co-host Steve T. to welcome Rochester Music Hall of Fame members The Rustix: Chuck Brucato, David Colon and Vince Strenk. Settle in for a good talk about a very lengthy and legendary music career and many things going on within it. Stay tuned after the show for a surprise song from The …
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April showers are... constant. Rob and Greg are in studio and with power. Returning to the studio this week is John Adams, former second President, to talk many things, among them Johns new show, The John Adams Show, available on Rochester Free Radio. Sound business advice for anyone interested; link below. Stay tuned after the show for a song from…
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Even though most of us couldn't see it, the eclipse threw everything off. Rob and Greg are back in studio along with new guest and newly acquired friend, the talented musician that is Dan Zea to talk musical origin stories, the eclipse and cats. Stay tuned after the show for a special live performance featuring Dan and Greg. Follow them for more mu…
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Three holidays in one. Let's go. But the eclipse is still next week. Rob and Greg in studio this week to talk many things. Many things! Easter. Dingus Day. April Fools'. Sci-Fi. Comics. You name it, it'll get talked about. Stay tuned after the show for a song from returning artist Anonymous Willpower. Please enjoy "Pumpkin Love." Follow them for mo…
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Spring hath sprung and Happy St. Patrick's Day to all. Greg and Rob are in studio this week to talk many things, but honestly not many of them related to St. Patrick's Day. Plus some eclipse puns. Speaking of the eclipse, joining them in studio is Beth Bailey of the Rochester Eclipse Task Force, plus artist, to talk all things eclipse. Stay tuned a…
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Crazy March weather. Rob and Greg back in studio before we were so rudely interrupted and joined once again by keyboardist Rich Fiordeliso for a wide variety of a group of discussion topics. Stay tuned after the show for a special treat. An old Jay Capozzi recording featuring Pat Proietti (sax), Keven Knapp (guitar), John Fransione (drums), Lou Rot…
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T'is another Leap Year. We still don't know what that means. Greg and Rob are back in studio with special guest Hector. Also, congratulations to returning guest Steve "The Baron" Litvak for being named the inaugural DJ of the Year. Sit back and relax and we'll see you for another of these in four years. Stay tuned after the show for a song from Ann…
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The cold is back, and so are Rob and Greg. Also back is Lauren Faggiano, singer of Lauren and the Good Souls for a sit down chat to see what's going on in her world. Stay tuned after the show for a song from Lauren and The Good Souls. Please enjoy "The Women That Have Come Before Me". Follow her for more music, info on upcoming shows and keep on st…
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Nail the accent on Carnival. Rob and Greg are in studio and are joined this week by returning guest; singer-songwriter and pianist Vicki Rummler to talk cats, the Puppy Bowl and some music along the way. Stay tuned after the show for a song from Vicki. From the album "Leaps and Bounds" please enjoy "The Garden". Follow her for more music, info on u…
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No shadow, which means early spring. So they say. Rob and Greg are back to question the pronunciation of February, and to talk about music, TV shows, serials and general goings on. Stay tuned after the show for a song from Katie Preston, "It's OK to Snow". Sit back and enjoy! Follow her for more music, info on upcoming shows and keep on staying saf…
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Two in a row. So here we go. Greg is MIA so Rob is flying solo but has many guests. The Carnival is proud to welcome Bob Hyatt, Danny Lomenzo and Ethan Porter. Settle in for some talk about history of Hi-Fi and record shops, music and some Rochester history to boot. Stay tuned after the show for a mystery song from Soul Passenger. Sit back and enjo…
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Happy 2024 everyone. We're back. Rob and Greg are ringing in the new year, eventually, in studio with Steve Tortoretti (drummer from Ezra and the Storm) and Rich Fiordeliso (keyboardist for Back in Town). Old friends of Greg, let's join them as they go way back to the beginnings. Stay tuned after the show for a mystery song that Greg picked out. Si…
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The time marches onward, and in studio with Rob is Isabella from BB Dang, a multi-genre cover band based here in Rochester and all around the area. Sit back and enjoy a peek behind the scenes of a cover band and how to develop a set list with such a variety of songs that will be played. Stay tuned after the show for a mystery song from BB Dang. Sit…
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Tis the season. We found Greg also. Stay tuned for the holiday episode, since we know you're going to be extra busy as the month goes on. Rob and Greg settle in with some blankets and cocoa to chew the fat about the holidays, and holiday adjacent things from Men in Black to parking to kaiju to the Grinch and literally everything in between. Stay tu…
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Greg has gone AWOL again, so Rob is in studio with some new friends to The Carnival, several members of Cool Club and the Lipker Sisters; a unique, upbeat and at the same time vintage act that you will have to make sure you experience in person. Settle in for some music talk on this different genre. Stay tuned after the show for a song from Cool Cl…
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Stereo start! Rob and Greg are back in studio, shaking off the massive turkey festivities. Joining them in studio this week is Steve Tortoretti, drummer for Ezra and the Storm. Setting in with a turkey sandwich for some post-Thanksgiving chat. Stay tuned after the show for some songs from Ezra and the Storm; "Almost" and "Let Me Love You Baby". Fol…
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Gobble gobble, everyone. Rob and Greg the birthday boy are back in studio to talk turkey with returning guest, the Second POTUS, John Adams to sit, chew the fat, talk turkey and have a cornucopia of conversation. Stay tuned after the show for a song from Greg Townson, "My Family Reunion". Follow him for more music, info on upcoming shows and keep o…
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Greg and Rob meet back up in the studio to introduce all of you to Ray Paul, a long and storied musician to talk formations, breaking up, Cape Cod and pretty much all of the things in between. He has a gig coming up December 22nd at Abilene so keep an eye out for that! Stay tuned after the show for some songs from Ray; "How Do You Know" and "I Love…
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Happy almost Halloween everyone. Back to the studio we go with Rob and Greg are joined by our old friends Mario and MJ from DVC in to talk about a new show going on at the MuCCC, All the Devils, the latest fall production from DVC. All the Devils at the MuCCC. November 10th - 18th, 2023. Details below. All the Devils Stay tuned after the show for a…
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It's Friday and here we are again. Rob and John Adams are joined in studio with Virginia McIntyre, GOP Candidate for Monroe County Legislator and accomplished mezzosoprano to talk music, civil issues and all things interesting. Stay tuned after the show for a beautiful song from Virginia. Follow her for more music, info on upcoming shows and keep o…
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Rob and... that's it are in studio today and joined by a couple of very Good people, Ken and Lauren of Lauren and the Good Souls to talk music, Joni season and goings on around the city of Rochester. The Tribute to Joni Mitchell will be November 10th at The Theater at Innovation Square at 7:30. Artists will also be present to do some painting as we…
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Rob and Greg are back in studio with one of the many Nick Young's of the world, but this one is singer/songwriter Nick Cory Young. Sit back on the journey to success and some good old fashioned music talk. Stay tuned after the show for a pair of songs from Nick. An secret original song as well as a cover of "Tear Stained Eye". Follow them for more …
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Happy October everyone. Rob and Greg are back in studio with a traffic update, and some spooky seasonal talk to get us all in the mood for the best month of the year. Stay tuned after the show for a song from Eddie Nebula & the Plague. From the album "Spend Your Money", we are proud to present "Sleeping in the Cemetery". Follow them for more music,…
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We're back again! Rob and Greg are back and much like the title says, time to catch up on a variety of things that happened in the off time. Stay tuned after the show for a song from Mikaela Davis. From her latest album "And Southern Star", we are proud to present "Home in the Country". Follow her for more music, info on upcoming shows and keep on …
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Rob is here and Greg is back and this week a new guest joins the Carnival. Rochester native and newest sensation in Nashville, Brody Schenk joins the show for a talk about his beginnings and journey to Nashville. Stay tuned after the show for a special surprise live performance from Brody of "Don't Go Diving into Shallow Water." Follow him for more…
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Greg is MIA, but Rob and Count Mike are in studio to introduce a new guest, from New Math, musician Gary Trainer to talk all sorts of musical stuff from the beginning to the present. Stay tuned after the show for a song from New Math. From the album "Die Trying & Other Hit Sounds", we are proud to present "The Restless Kind". Follow them for more m…
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Rob and Greg are in studio along with returning guest Patrick. This is the Farewell Tour Part TBD. So let's celebrate by talking whatever we can think of. So business as usual as it were. Stay tuned after the show for a song from Bee-Eater. We are proud to present "Lights Out". Follow them for more music, info on upcoming shows and keep on staying …
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Rob and Greg are in studio once again with Mario and Janie from DVC (Dream, Visualize, Create) to talk about upcoming theater shows for this coming season. It's been a while, but the theater is the thing. Stay tuned after the show for a song from Alyssa Trahan. From the album "Baby Blues & Stilettos", we are proud to present "Ain't Ever Goin' Back"…
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Happy belated Fathers Day. Technology has come for Rob and Greg right off the bat, so let's just dive in shall we? Sit back, pour yourself a snack and settle in for a cornucopia of all things going on lately. Stay tuned after the show for a song from Suburban Resistance. From the album "Songs of the Dead", we are proud to present "Blackness". Follo…
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We start off with a pun as Rob and Greg are back to dig deeper into the lore of Superman. What was forgotten last time? Time to talk about it! Stay tuned after the show for a song from The Mighty High & Dry. We are proud to present "Little Red Dress". Follow them for more music, info on upcoming shows and keep on staying safe and supporting those l…
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Entropy is defined as the lack of order or predictability, or a gradual decline into disorder. That said, welcome back! Rob and Patrick are in studio this week to talk about a myriad of things and entertain you. Make sure to check out Patrick's RPTTG podcast, Architects of Entropy. Stay tuned after the show for a song from Sunny Sweeney. From the a…
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Back in the saddle we are! Rob and Greg are in studio this week, and from the title, you guessed it. This week, it's Superman and his history, going back to the old radio and serial days. Stay tuned after the show for a song from Grosh. From the album "Whether or Not You Know", we are proud to present "I Bet You Did". Follow them for more music, in…
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Carnival of Rumble is here ladies and gentlemen. Rob and Greg are joined in studio by returning guest and Rochester institution Steve "The Baron" Litvak. We're talking music, Record Store Day and whatever else may come into the fray. Stay tuned after the show for a song from The Baron's band, The Tombstone Hands. We don't know what it is for sure, …
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Hoppy Easter yesterday to everyone. Time for the obligatory chocolate hangover. Grab your Peeps and hollow chocolate bunnies and settle in as Rob and Greg are joined in studio by returning guest, local legend and musician Billy McKee from The Dungarees and special guest, Willie. Stay tuned after the show for a song from The Dungarees. We are proud …
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The Marchiest March that ever marched it is. Rob and Greg are back in studio this week with returning guest "Count Mike" Murray from Whole Lotta Shakin'. The talk starts with pancakes and just goes from there. History of a Rochester radio institution and all sorts of madness for March. Stay tuned after the show for a song from returning guest/artis…
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We're starting off strong this week. Rob is in studio and arriving in a flourish is returning guest, musician, radio host and Rochester institution Baron Von "Steve" Litvak, host of Rock & Roll Rumble on Rochester Free Radio to talk, well, a bit of everything. Stay tuned after the show for a song from The Baron's band, The Tombstone Hands. We are p…
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Back to the studio with Rob and Greg and joining us is keyboardist and vocalist for Anonymous Willpower, Don Anonymous to talk music, Beatles and a variety of things from all points between. Stay tuned after the show for a pair of songs from Anonymous Willpower. We are proud to present first "Blame It on Rock & Roll" followed by "Elvis Presley Blue…
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In studio with Rob and Greg and a true Rochester legend; singer, songwriter, musician and Rochester institution Don Mancuso has joined us for some great talk about the Rochester music scene and what's going on. Stay tuned after the show for a song from Don. From the album "No Strings Attached" we are proud to present "Green Bay Reggae". Follow him …
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Back to the studio with Rob and Greg with Greg manning the helm. Joining the Carnival for the first time, we welcome musician Deepak Thettu to talk music, jazz and all sorts of entertainment! Stay tuned after the show for a special live improv session featuring Deepak and our musical maestro on the keyboards. Riffing for your pleasure we are proud …
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To the archives to wait out the weather. Welcome back everyone! This week in studio Rob, Paul and Greg are joined by artist in both drawing and music and member of The Living Room, Nia Shea. Sit back and come along the journey as we talk art, music and all things in between. For those in the area, The Living Room will be playing at Johnny's on Frid…
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To the archives. Still under the spell of the holiday/weather hangover. We hope everyone out there is continuing to digest in peace. Back to the studio we go! Rob and Greg are joined by John Erik Payton/The Masked Grappler to talk just a whole slew of stuff for the transition from Thanksgiving into Christmas decorating. Sit back, pop a Tums and enj…
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