Bill & Tony’s Excellent Adventure In Music

Bill and Tony are ready to find out 'Why Can't This Be Love' for Van Halen's '5150'! It's not just another album review; it's a 'Best of Both Worlds' deep dive into the Hagar era. We're sharing our 'Dreams' of 1986, uncovering studio secrets, and exploring if this was truly a 'Summer Nights' triumph. Did the shift to Sammy Hagar 'Get Up' and redefine Van Halen, or was it a natural evolution? From Eddie's guitar magic to the 'Love Walks In' stories, we're unpacking the album that topped the charts. Join Bill and Tony as they crank up the volume to explore the '5150' album legacy. Another rockin' adventure awaits!
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Interesting Links:
1986 - This Year in History: https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/year/1986
Van Halen: How Millions United, Then Destroyed: https://www.forbes.com/sites/adammorganstern/2017/07/21/van-halen-how-millions-united-then-destroyed-americas-biggest-rock-band/
20 Interesting Facts about Van Halen’s 5150: https://933theeagle.iheart.com/content/2017-03-24-20-facts-to-celebrate-31-years-of-van-halens-5150/
Van Halen Sammy Hagar Era Begins: https://ultimateclassicrock.com/van-halen-5150/
Replacing David Lee Roth: https://www.loudersound.com/features/van-halen-sammy-hagar-5150
Daryl Hall Turned Down Van Halen: https://loudwire.com/daryl-hall-turned-down-van-halen-david-lee-roth-replacement/
Tonechaser Book: https://www.tonechaserbook.com/
Album Links
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/album/5150-remastered/1708662989
Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/album/1HzO2LvKXM5xnLbACyZ0EO
Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0CJMWR5X4

Bill and Tony take it to the IMAX for 'Becoming Led Zeppelin'! Did the legendary band's early days truly come to life on the giant screen? From the band interviews to the early concert footage to the behind-the-scenes glimpses, Bill and Tony are digging deep. They're exploring the raw energy and musical magic that fueled Zeppelin's rise. Did the IMAX format amplify the experience, or was it the music itself that truly commanded the room? Join Bill and Tony as they discuss the movie that tells the story of this iconic band's journey. Another cinematic adventure awaits!
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Bill & Tony Led Zeppelin IV Podcast: click here
 
Interesting Links
Becoming Led Zeppelin web page: click here
Rotten Tomatoes for Becoming Led Zeppelin: click here

Bill and Tony had so much fun at the movies with “A Complete Unknown”, but are happy to be back with the first album review show of the season.  The Bob Dylan trend continues with a move from the big screen to the record store for a deep dive into Dylan’s classic, “Highway 61 Revisited”.  There is plenty of room in the back of the “Buick 6”, and Bill and Tony have no “secrets to conceal”.   Don’t worry - that’s an Acme slide whistle you hear behind you - not a police siren.  Why not join Bill and Tony as they seek to discover: “How does it feel?”.  We invite you on another excellent music adventure with Bill and Tony!
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Interesting Links
How Bob Dylan Made Rock History on ‘Highway 61 Revisited’: click here
'Is It Rolling, Bob?': Remembering Producer Bob Johnston: click here
The story of Elston Gunnn, Bob Dylan’s unknown alter-ego: click here
Behind the Meaning of “Ballad of a Thin Man” by Bob Dylan: click here
Album Links
Apple Music: click here
Spotify: click here
Amazon Music: click here

Bill and Tony kicked off season 3 with a road trip to discuss the concerts they saw in 2024.  Before they get back to their album review shows, they made a pit stop at the movies to see the Bob Dylan biopic, “A Complete Unknown”, nominated for 8 Oscars this year.  “Don’t think twice, it’s alright”, they’re not “Blowing in the Wind”, they are putting the finishing touches on “Highway 61 Revisited”, the first true album show of season 3.  Grab some popcorn and your favorite movie candy and join Bill and Tony for an excellent adventure in movies!
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Bill and Tony are back with Season 3 of Bill and Tony's Excellent Adventure in Music.  We didn’t put out any new shows in 2024 because we were “on tour” seeing loads of concerts.  We’re back with a full slate of shows for you.  Our opening act for the season will be a recap of the concerts we saw this year.  We will also comment on some of our favorite new albums from 2024 and preview some of the episodes we have planned for you this year.  We invite you to rejoin us as we continue our excellent adventure in music!
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Setlist Links
January
Fillmore, Philadelphia
Digable Planets
Black Pumas
 
The Sphere, Las Vegas
U2
February
The Met, Philadelphia
Mitski
March
Music Hall of Williamsburg, Brooklyn
The Beaches
Boyish
Fillmore,  Philadelphia
Juanes
 
April
Theater of Living Arts, Philadelphia
Maggie Rogers
May
Metuchen
Laura Cantrell
The Met, Philadelphia
The Black Crowes
The Met, Philadelphia
Khruangbin
June
July
Citi Field, Queens
Foo Fighters
Pretenders
Mammoth WVH
 
Wells Fargo Center, Philadelphia
Blink-182
Pierce the Veil
PNC Bank Arts Center, Holmdel
Sammy Hagar
Loverboy
August
Music Fest, Bethlehem
Greta Van Fleet
The Beaches
Citizens Bank Park, Philadelphia
Green Day
Smashing Pumpkins
Rancid
Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia
Pink
Sheryl Crow
September
Stone Pony Summer Stage, Asbury Park
Waxahatchee
Snail Mail
Tim Hediecker
Prudential Center, Newark
Kacey Musgraves
Father John Misty
Nickel Creek 
Wells Fargo, Philadelphia
Pearl Jam
Glen Hansard
The Met, Philadelphia
St Vincent
Yves Tumor
The Met Philadelphia
PJ Harvey
Asbury Lanes, Asbury Park
The Beaches
Charlie Houston
October
Wells Fargo, Philadelphia
Maggie Rogers
Ryan Beatty
Kia Forum, Los Angeles
ELO
Rooney
November
The Met, Philadelphia
Leon Bridges
Hermanos Gutierrez
Stargazer Lily
December
Terminal 5, New York
Ghostface Killah & Raekwon
GZA
Underground Arts, Philadelphia
LA LOM
The National Reserve
Underground Arts, Philadelphia
The Thing
Friend
Wax Jaw
The 10th Annual Ally Coalition Talent Show - Skirball Center, New York
Bleachers
Sabrina Carpenter
Rachel Zegler
Trey Anastasio
Remi Wolf
 
Additional Albums of Note:
Wunderhorse - Midas
Maggie Rogers - Don’t Forget Me
Cindy Lee - Diamond Jubillee
The Beaches - Blame My Ex
Been Stellar - Scream From New York, NY
Fontaines DC - Romance
The Marias - Submarine
Illuminati hotties - Power
Peso Plumo - ÉXODO

Aight, picture this: it's Christmas Eve, the fruitcake's gone stale, and the carols are on repeat for the 5,000th time. You're trapped in a family movie marathon with Aunt Mildred's questionable fashion choices burning into your retinas. Sound familiar? Well, fear not, weary travelers, because Bill & Tony's Excellent Adventure is here to rescue you with a holiday special like no other: This year we take a "Celluloid Sleigh Ride and pick our Our Favorite Holiday Flicks.
This is your chance to eavesdrop on two pop culture fiends as they dissect holiday cinema like elves on sugar. So grab your spiked eggnog (or hot cocoa, if you're feeling virtuous) and settle in for a holiday movie chat that's as warm as a crackling fire and as sharp as a snowman's carrot nose. Just remember, if Aunt Mildred asks what you're watching, tell her it's a heartwarming tale about the power of friendship... and questionable fashion choices. Happy holidays, you magnificent misfits!!!!!
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Holiday Playlist Links
Spotify: click here
Amazon Music: click here

Indiana Jones and The Dial of Destiny premiered on Disney+ on December 1st and judging by the disappointing box office numbers, a lot of folks didn’t go see this in the theater this summer.  Bill and Tony think there is much to commend the movie to you.  While it is not a perfect film, any movie with Harrison Ford, Phoebe Waller-Bridge, and Mads Mikkelsen in it is at least worth watching from home.  Like Indy, Bill and Tony are back in the saddle for another Excellent Adventure in Movies.  
 
Song Draft Poll: click here
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Interesting Links
Robert Pattinson / Christopher Nolan article: click here

Bill and Tony are hard at work recording season 3 of Bill and Tony’s Excellent Adventure in Music.  We went to a bunch of concerts this year and to get us back in the swing of things, we present to you episodes recapping some of those experiences.  Our first concert episode features Sea Hear Now - the 2-day music festival on the beach in Asbury Park, NJ.  The headliners were The Killers and Foo Fighters and they did not disappoint.  Join us as we recap our festival experiences, then head into the archives for our season 2 episodes featuring “Hot Fuss” and “The Colour and the Shape”. 

There was a near-zero chance we would destroy the world when we pressed the record button, and we taped the pod anyway!  Bill and Tony are back for a summer season of Excellent Adventures in Movies instead of Music.  This week, we're presenting a spoiler free review of Oppenheimer. We were fortunate to see it in the 70mm IMAX format and look forward to sharing our experience with you! To paraphrase J. Robert Oppenheimer: "They won't fear it until they understand it and they won't understand it until they've" listened to Bill and Tony’s Excellent Adventurer in Music.
Song Draft Poll: click here
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Interesting Links
Robert Pattinson / Christopher Nolan article: click here

Hold on tight and get ready to shake your tailfeathers as Bill and Tony take you on a wild musical ride in this special episode of "Bill & Tony's Excellent Adventure in Music"! In loving memory of the iconic Tina Turner, we've compiled a playlist that'll make you wanna roll down the river and shout, "Simply the Best!" From the soul-stirring power of "What's Love Got to Do with It" to the fierce determination of "Private Dancer," this episode is a non-stop blast of Tina's greatest hits. So, grab your dancing shoes, turn up the volume, and prepare to have a "Nutbush City Limits" level of fun as we honor the irreplaceable Tina Turner in the most foot-stompin', shimmy-shakin' way imaginable!
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Interesting Links
Van Halen debuted in the ‘70s but represented the best of the ’80s:: click here
 
Playlist Links
Apple Music: click here
Spotify: click here