Colin James talks with Robin LaRose about his upcoming Live Stream shows Thursday December 3rd (show #1 @12pm pacific/3pm eastern & show #2 @ 3pm pacific/6pm eastern) celebrating the legendary Commodore Ballroom's 90th birthday in Vancouver.  tickets and details at   livefrominside.ca  and rock101.com   $1 from every ticket purchased will be donated to the Greater Vancouver Food Bank.    Enjoy! rlarose@rock101.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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On this episode Robbbie Robertson of the Legendary group "The Band"  (Levon Helm, Rick Danko, Richard Manuel, Garth Hudson and Robbie Robertson)  This Year (2019) marks the 50th anniversary of the Band's (self titled) second album and has been re-released as a special set featuring:  the remixed album, outtakes, surround mixes and the group's never-released set from the Woodstock festival. This beautifully produced set is available on a series of CDs, Blu-rays and vinyl.   Robbie Robertson is also back with his first solo album in 8 yrs called “Sinematic". that features Van Morrison, Derek Trucks, Doye Bramhall II and Glen Hansard. The album took 8 yrs to make  because he’s been busy writing books, working with director Martin Scorsese on a variety of movies, including the "IRISHMAN" and he was involved with the documentary (Once were brothers) which is about his legendary group the Band.  Robbie Robertson on hidden traxx. Enjoy!

Robbie Robertson from the Band's 50th to Sinematic and the Irishman

Bryan Adams (who just turned 60 on November 5th) has been making music since his early teens.  Moving to Vancouver BC,  via Kingston, South Korea, Japan, Israel and Ottawa, with family in 1974, he joined his first  band  as lead singer for Sweeny Todd).  Then along came Jim Vallance who became his close friend and song writing partner for many years and many albums and the rest (as they say) is history.  He's one of the most prolific singer/songwriters in the world having sold approximately 75 million records to date.  His 14th studio album "Shine a Light" was released in May of 2019 and he's been on tour supporting it all over the world since March.   (oh yeah,  I forgot to mention he’s also a photographer, producer, philanthropist, activist, juno and grammy award winner, a member of the Order of Canada and British Columbia, was inducted into the  the Canadian broadcast hall of fame, The Canadian Walk of Fame and the Canadian Music Hall of Fame and a fascinating guy to talk to.  Enjoy Bryan Adams on Hidden Traxx.

Bryan Adams (Shining his Light around the World)

(ex) Fleetwood Mac guitarist, solo artist, (check out the "anthology project) singer, songwriter, father, husband, Lindsey Buckingham joins me for a rousing conversation about his life, legacy, Fleetwood Mac, his solo work (including the "under the skin" release) and much much more. Enjoy!  

Lindsey Buckingham

The Godfather of Shock Rock joins me for a fun filled talk about his life (past/present), his tours, rock music, ghouls, golf, Hollywood Vampires and of course Halloween. Enjoy and thanks very much for listening to Hidden Traxx.  pls, subscribe and leave your comments, thoughts, suggestions. 

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Robert Plant, former powerhouse vocalist/songwriter for the legendary Led Zeppelin in the late 60's and 70's.  After the group disbanded in 1980, he's had a very successful solo career for close to 40 years. His latest release "digging deep" is set for December 13th.  A box set of hit songs and deep cuts comprising eight seven inch vinyl singles (2 tracks from each of his 8 solo albums).  and in this episode we pick up the conversation where we left off in part one  "with the passing of time".    Hope you enjoy Robert Plant part two.

Robert Plant Part Two

Robert Plant, former powerhouse vocalist/songwriter for the legendary Led Zeppelin in the late 60's and 70's.  After the group disbanded in 1980, he's had a very successful solo career for close to 40 years. His latest release "digging deep" is set for December 13th.  A box set of hit songs and deep cuts comprising eight seven inch vinyl singles (2 tracks from each of his 8 solo albums).  He and I revisit those albums (including the Mighty Rearranger) the days of Led Zeppelin and more.  Hope you enjoy part one of Robert Plant.

Robert Plant Part One

ROGER WATERS: Singer/songwriter/activist/co-founder of the legendary Pink Floyd and creator/visionary of some of the most incredible concert tours of the last 2 decades. Dark Side of the Moon, The 3 year Wall tour, and most recently the Us & Them tour from 2017-18. That tour is documented in the breathtaking concert film US & THEM that just premiered around the world. Shot in Amsterdam and co-directed with Roger's long time videographer Sean Evans, who also did the Wall Movie.  That's where my conversation began , with Roger Waters on the Wall.  Enjoy!

Roger Waters on the Wall

Celebrating Woodstock's 50th anniversary, I spoke with Grace Slick of the Jefferson Airplane, Graham Nash of csn&y , Jerry Martini (founder of Sly & the Family Stone), Country Joe Mcdonald and Sam Andrew (Big Brother & the Holding Co.)  Enjoy!  

Grace Slick, Graham Nash & more talk about Woodstock 1969

According to ChipMonck.com  "have you heard of Woodstock, Monterey Pop, Rolling Stones tour, Newport folk and Jazz Festivals and the Concert for Bangladesh?  He staged them all".  Chip's an American (living in Australia) Tony award nominated lighting designer. Immortalized forever as the master of ceremonies at the 1969 Woodstock festival. How did it all start? Here's part two of our conversation. Enjoy!  

Woodstock lighting/stage director and MC: Chip Monck - pt 2

According to ChipMonck.com: "have you heard of Woodstock, Monterey Pop, Rolling Stones tour, Newport folk and Jazz Festivals and the Concert for Bangladesh? He staged them all".  Chip's an American (living in Australia) Tony award nominated lighting designer. Immortalized forever as the master of ceremonies at the 1969 Woodstock festival. I had a fun, incredibly entertaining conversation with him at his home in Australia,  about his life, work and experience at the most famous music festival in history. Here's part 1. Enjoy!  

Woodstock lighting/stage director and MC: Chip Monck - pt 1

Joel Rosenman, son of a New York dentist, who at 25, decided instead of a recording recording career with Columbia Records in the 60's, went on to become a writer and venture capitalist with partner John Roberts.  The Story goes, in 1969 they placed an ad in the New York Times claiming to be "Young Men With Unlimited Capital" looking for business proposals.  Along comes Artie Kornfeld and Michael Lang who were looking to build a recording studio in upstate New York. That idea quickly turned into a concert. Here's part three of Joel's story on how Woodstock came to be.  

Woodstock Co-creator: Joel Rosenman - pt 3

Joel Rosenman, son of a New York dentist, who at 25, decided instead of a recording recording career with Columbia Records in the 60's, went on to become a writer and venture capitalist with partner John Roberts. The Story goes, in 1969 they placed an ad in the New York Times claiming to be "Young Men With Unlimited Capital" looking for business proposals.  Along comes Artie Kornfeld and Michael Lang who were looking to build a recording studio in upstate New York. That idea quickly turned into a concert. Here's part two of Joel's story on  how Woodstock came to be.  

Woodstock Co-creator: Joel Rosenman - pt 2

Joel Rosenman, son of a New York dentist, who at 25, decided instead of a recording recording career with Columbia Records in the 60's, to become a  writer and venture capitalist with partner John Roberts. The Story goes, in 1969 they placed an ad in the New York Times claiming to be "Young Men With Unlimited Capital" looking for business proposals. Along comes Artie Kornfeld and Michael Lang who were looking to build a recording studio in upstate New York. That idea quickly turned into a concert. This is part one of Joel's account on how Woodstock came to be.  

Woodstock Co-creator: Joel Rosenman - pt 1

Artie Kornfeld, former vice president of Capitol Records, songwriter, (over 75 Billboard charted hits) and was involved in the making of over 150 albums.  In the 1980s, Kornfeld produced some of the biggest hits of the decade, including "Eye of The Tiger", Tracy Chapman’s "Fast Car" and Neil Young’s "Rockin In The Free World". Perhaps, Artie's most famous for co-creating The Woodstock Music & Arts Festival with Michael Lang, Joel Rosenman and John P.Roberts. Robin LaRose speaks with the Pied Piper and father of Woodstock about how it all came together.  

The Father of Woodstock: Artie Kornfeld - pt 1

Hear the stories behind the stories of rock's greatest songs, artists, and their work. With over 35 years on the mic as the voice of rock music in Vancouver, Robin LaRose brings insider interviews from the past, present and future classics. Featuring one on one interviews with icons such as Robert Plant, Mark Knopfler, and Angus Young, Hidden Traxx takes die hard music fans back stage and behind the stories.

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