The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's list of potential 2020 inductees has just been released. Once again, not enough women and no Warren Zevon but Randy Thomas and Anita Gevinson are voting for this year's inductees anyway! Check out who they think is worthy and why. And if you want to vote here's the link: https://www.rockhall.com/2020-nominees

Randy Thomas and Anita Gevinson relaunch the Musically Connected Podcast and talk about what they loved this summer including the Linda Ronstadt and Motown documentaries, Lana Del Rey, J.S. Ondara, and The Highwomen.

Join Randy Thomas and Anita Gevinson once again, for a fascinating convo with 4 Time Grammy Award Winner, 8 Time Grammy Award Nominee, bass player, songwriter and record producer Larry Klein. Larry shares his musical memories about his marriage to Joni Mitchell, his collaborations with Herbie Hancock, Tracy Chapman, Warren Zevon, Peter Gabriel and Walter Becker, and SO MUCH more! https://www.larrykleinmusic.com

Shinedown's Brent Smith is our ENCORE guest this week. Formed in 2001 in Jacksonville FL and 6 studio albums later Shinedown has sold more than 10 million records worldwide. 13 number-one singles on the Billboard rock chart tying Van Halen. In 2018 Shinedown released "Attention Attention" which Brent describes as a “story” album of songs that deal with mental health, facing fears and not being afraid to fail. Join us as we chat with singer-songwriter-musician Brent Smith! For more:...

Since their spectacular, multimedia-powered Coachella performance in 2018, Harrison Mills & Clayton Knight-aka ODESZA-have been riding high. As busy as they are, the pair sat down with Music Connection for this podcast interview to talk about how they and their team are able to produce such massive music events. Check out the latest at: https://odesza.com

ENCORE Episode! Faith, friendship, respect, and love of music have kept Take 6 together all these years! Join hosts Randy Thomas and Anita Gevinson with Claude McKnight, lead singer of Take 6, to see what it's like to belong to the most awarded a cappella group in history. Ten GRAMMYs plus having recorded and/or performed with Ella Fitzgerald, Stevie Wonder, Sheryl Crow, and countless others. Take 6's album Iconic hit #1 on the Billboard Contemporary Jazz chart. Check them out here:...

An incredible episode revisited: YouTube sensation SAARA, a Finnish singer/songwriter/artist, joins the podcast to talk about her hot new single, growing up making music, and the alien languages she created for "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" and "Star Trek Beyond." For more check out: https://www.helloimsaara.com

British Singer/Songwriter James Bay shares why the world thinks he left his music after the incredible success of his first album, his SNL appearance and new album dropping in May 2018. Also, hear the story about how James found the most incredible World Class Guitars - Designed and custom-built by the Frank Brothers, and played them for both his SNL performance and his music video, featuring his song Pink Lemonade. Check out more at: http://www.jamesbay.com

Encore Presentation! Previously, Randy Thomas & Arnie Wohl got a vacation update from Senior Editor Mark Nardone, and Mark reflected back on the three cover stories Music Connection did with Tom Petty over the years. Then Hot Australian Artist, Vance Joy stopped by the Podcast to talk about his fast rising career, popularity, and selling out his tour with one great single. Check out his latest tour and new music here: https://www.vancejoy.com

Once again, singer/songwriter Olivia Lane joins the podcast team of guest host Rachel Wohl, Mark Nardone and Anita Gevinson. All aboard as Olivia takes us on her journey from Houston to Los Angeles to Nashville. Olivia reveals her songwriting process for some of her biggest hits like "You Got Me", and "You Part 2". Check out more here: https://www.olivialane.com/

Back by Popular Demand! Denise Kaufman is the guitarist & bassist for Ace of Cups, one of the first all-girl rock bands. In 1967 in San Francisco, Denise along with four other fearless young women, opened for Jimi Hendrix and were on their way to superstardom. So what happened? Denise tells all including how the band made an unlikely comeback. Check out their website https://www.aceofcups.com for the new album!

Franke Previte, best known as the lead singer of the 1980's pop band "Franke and The Knockouts," is also an Academy Award-winning composer and the producer of a new empowering musical called "Calling All Divas". Check out the conversation here: https://www.facebook.com/CallingDivas

Canadian singer songwriter Sarah Burton left Toronto for Texas where she crafted her 5th studio album called "Give Me What I Want". We spoke to the very young and extremely gifted Sarah while on the road, on her Birthday! Check out more here: http://www.sarahburton.ca

Kam Franklin is the powerful vocalist for "The Suffers" an electrifying 8-piece Gulf Coast soul, rock, and funk band from Houston Texas. We talked to Kam about the band's music and life on the road, which is where we caught up with her. Check them out here: http://www.thesuffers.com

From 1991 to 1994, music manager Danny Goldberg worked with Kurt Cobain and Nirvana. He witnessed the many highs and lows of what turned out to be the last four years of Kurt Cobain's life. On the twenty-fifth anniversary of Kurt's death Danny Goldberg talked to us about his brilliant new book "Serving the Servant: Remembering Kurt Cobain”.

Nathan East is one of the most recorded bass players ever with more than 2,000 recordings. Check out our conversation and wonderful stories about some of the many artists Nathan has co- written, performed and recorded with - including Eric Clapton, Bob Dylan, Kenny Loggins, Phil Collins, Aretha Franklin, Stevie Wonder, Beyonce and Daft Punk! Currently on tour with good friend and colleague, Eric Clapton. Check out Nathan's website for even more: https://nathaneast.com

Creator Producer Michael Arnone's story is amazing and inspiring. He will tell us how he went from being a union electrician in New Jersey in 1989 to his 30th Annual Crawfish Fest. It runs May 31st thru June 2nd and we have pair of tickets to give away. All you need to do is listen for and identify the sound that interrupts our conversation, instant message us and you're entered to win! Hurry, we’ll be drawing the winner at midnight Wed May 29th, 2019. More on the Fest here:...

FRENSHIP released their new album "Vacation" on May 17th. James Sunderland and Brett Hite stopped by our studio to tell us all about it. If you're a musician with big Spotify dreams you need to hear their incredible story; and for everyone who can't wait to hear new songs from FRENSHIP you've come to the right place! They started their tour on May 18th. Get your tickets now at: https://wearefrenship.com

Behind the beard, plaid shirt & ball cap, lies a deep-thinker who loves community. He wants people to bond while he enjoys playing God’s music. Solo artist David Crowder, or “Crowder” has a new album “I Know A Ghost”. Hosts Bobby Sheldon and Mark Nardone ask about his writing process, and his first No. 1 Christian Radio hit “Come As You Are” now Gold. Touring with Mercy Me, performing at this summer’s CMA Fest, Crowder’s latest album includes “Red Letters” & “Let It Rain” ft. Mandi

Legendary Guitarist and session musician Danny Kortchmar has played on some of your favorite records, like Carole King's "Tapestry" and Jackson Browne's "Running On Empty" and he's written some of your favorite songs like Don Henley's "All She Wants to do is Dance". Along with Waddy Wachtel, Leland Sklar, Russ Kunkel and Steve Postell, Danny and "The Immediate Family" have played on over 2,000 recordings. Don't miss this conversation with Danny or their show at The Mint on May...

Denise Kaufman is the guitarist & bassist for Ace of Cups, one of the first all-girl rock bands. In 1967 in San Francisco, Denise along with four other fearless young women, opened for Jimi Hendrix and were on their way to superstardom. So what happened? Denise tells all including how the band made an unlikely comeback. Check out their website https://www.aceofcups.com for the new album!

The subject is Rozes, in this case the multi-talented musician singer songwriter whose song "Halfway There" became the official anthem to the 2019 Women's March on NYC. Rozes takes us on her journey from Philadelphia to Coachella. Plus, tells us about working on new music, how we’re all connected, and who she’d love to collaborate with. Randy, Anita, and Mark spend some quality time chatting with another Philly girl, the EDM queen called Rozes.

Consider checking out our convo with two of the guys from Consider The Source, a Sci-Fi fusion progressive rock trio from NYC, which also includes John Ferrara on Bass Guitar. Gabriel Marin-Double Neck Guitarist and Jeff Mann-Drums & Percussion join the podcast from the road to talk about their latest release "You Are Literally A Metaphor" and so much more. Join Randy, Anita, and Mark as they find out how Television & Movies have influenced the music of Consider the Source.