Aron & His Dad: Music
My dad and I both love music. It's part of what binds us, and sometimes divides us. We use this podcast to share music that moves us, tell stories, and to just hang out. Thank you for listening, and keep in touch! - Aron and his Dad (aronandhisdad@gmail.com)
Episodes
24 episodes
RIP Kris. And other singer/songwriters.
Moved to pay homage to Kris Kristofferson who died on September 28th, Dad and I invoke his unique story, his musical talent, and what he meant to us. Propelled by the singer/songrwriter exemplar, we get into Glen Hansard, Blaze Foley, Paul Simo...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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1:00:20
Knopfler, Pig Pen, Rambin' Jack, WIllie, Lennon, Ray, Armatrading, and More
Super Bowl Sunday turned out to be the perfect opportunity to sit down and share some music and reconnect before kickoff. Enjoy! Full track Spotify playlist here: https://bit.ly/4bLM9qf
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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59:57
Do You Feel It? Pitching Ditties, Seeing What Sticks
Songs the other probably doesn't know but would probably like. Dad thought it was a theme, I thought it was just "what we do." In either case, and maybe because it had been so long, this episode was smooth, loaded with tunes that (mostly) lande...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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1:03:45
Protest Music Part 2: The People Are Rising
In the wake of more police brutality (in Memphis this time), we rise up through music. Anderson .Paak, Johnny Cash, John Prine, Tedeschi/Trucks, Dylan, Lennon, Cocker, Hendrix, and more. Full tracks episode playlist here: https://spoti.fi...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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56:41
Protest Music at George Floyd Square, with Special Guest Butchy Austin
I visited George Floyd Square in Minneapolis. I was moved, and I made a friend. Butchy Austin, one of the leaders of Brass Solidarity, shares his experience and his music, and launches a typically atypical exploration of protest, liberation, an...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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1:00:18
Season 3 Kickoff: Finally Getting the Subversive Elvis
In the new Elvis biopic, Tom Hanks as Colonel Parker explains how proper young women were having "feelings they weren't sure they should enjoy." Dad and I explore that arousal, his mom’s support, and his convictions around race. Playlist ...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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50:49
X-Genre Covers: Richie Havens, Ray Charles, Sam Cooke, Van, Stones, and Pomplamoose
My Dad came up with the theme: Intrepid artists using covers to experiment with new genres. I wasn't sure, but it worked. There is also a distinct mellow vibe. As always, you can find the complete tracks featured in the episode (plus bonus mate...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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1:00:45
Whisper Words of Wisdom: Exploring the Beatles, with Mike Hall
Recorded on the Gulf Coast of Florida, and joined by family friend, Mike Hall in Dorset, England, Aron and his Dad explore the new Beatles documentary ("The Beatles: Get Back" ), Paul's new memoir-substitute, and living in the Beatles golden ag...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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1:02:53
Marvin Gaye, Chuck Berry, Doobies, and 2 Family Cameos!
We coincidentally opened and closed with Marvin Gaye, with fun family visits from Jess (sister/daughter) and Joe (cousin/nephew) in between. And guess who cries on air...?! Episode Spotify playlist (with bonus material) here: https://spoti.fi/3...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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51:34
Season 2! Next-Gen Prine from Karoline (and her Dad), Blaze, Brandi, Carson, and More
This podcast launched with a heartfelt memorial to John Prine. And so kicking off Season 2 with a next-generation tribute to Prine made perfect sense. Rising star Karoline Lotti shares her divine interpretation of Prine--and brings her dad alon...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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55:38
Smorgasbord Esoterica: Covers by Aretha, Bobby, Van, Stones, Jimmy Cliff, Irma Thomas, Dylan, and more
An already seminal song can be completely reanimated when it goes to another continent, gender, genre, etc. And what if it is exported and re-imported? Check it out. And as always, here's the Spotify playlist of the full versions of (most of) w...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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1:00:51
Particularly Interesting Dylan Covers (We Think)
Tedeschi, Bromberg (of course), Baez, Hendrix, Kris, Simone, Odetta, The Dead, George, Ramblin' Jack Elliott, Patti Smith, and more. Thank you, Mike Hall! Make sure to also check out the Spotify companion playlist for full versions and bonus tr...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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58:07
Aron and his Dead (Plus Dad!)
Don't be afraid! The name (and skulls) are largely meaningless. This is complex, emotional, and totally accessible Americana. Let us walk you through some cool stuff way beyond Truckin'. And share some stories along the way. Here's the Sp...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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1:02:27
Country Music for Non-Country People
We have always been huge country fans. But not the kind of country you might think. We skip the crass commercial stuff and instead go for outlaw country from Nashville and Texas, 70s West Coast country rock, delta country blues Americana, some ...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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56:23
Movie Music!
Great music from some great movies: The Graduate, Harder They Come, The Commitments, Harold & Maude, Love Me Tender, The Big Chill, One-Trick Pony, Rocketman. Here's a Spotify playlist (including bonus material) to complement the podc...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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40:22
Anything for a Laugh Club: Part 2
Velvet Underground, Miles Davis, U2, Prince, Talking Heads, Neil Young, and more. Full Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3z91SMBnn7Y6pVtnmwhm1R?si=FbhBZtFPTbOOSBYeF-5kFg
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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43:22
Anything for a laugh: My high school pals & me (& my Dad)
Yes, we were weird. Especially compared to our parents. And our music was weird too. But also awesome. Spanning the globe and several decades. Join me, my Dad, Germs (Jeremy) and Davey as we re-live MHS class of '91. And here is the Spotify pla...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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59:54
C’mon Barry, Let’s Do the Twist: My Dad & His High School Pals
Two part series: In this episode, my Dad and a couple of his high school friends (MHS class of '63) discuss and share the music that was important to them. Then I'll do the same with my pals (MHS class of '91) in Episode 9. Enjoy! The playlist ...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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50:16
Gospel! With special guests, Hank and Willie
No, not Williams and Nelson. Hank Douglas and Willie Davis are friends of mine, and the frontmen of the New Prodigal Sonz, channeling Sam Cook and James Brown with a true calling. We also hear from Aretha (and her dad), the Holmes Bros, Taj, Th...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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53:52
Women We Love: Aretha, Lucinda, Janis, Bonnie, and a couple surprises...
No, this isn't about Laur and Deb. Together in the same room (in Maine) for the first time, we share extraordinary-but-not-that-common tracks from women who are, for us, giants. While the (grand)kids zoom around the lake propelled by a smelly o...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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48:41
The Boss, Cole Porter, Satchmo, R&B interpretation, and more
Today was chock full! And we were all over the place--in a good way. I hope. In any case, we had fun! Let us know what you think, request stuff, and answer my dad's trivia question by emailing us at aronandhisdad@gmail.com . We thank you for li...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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48:20
Amazing Grace: Honoring Justice Warriors and Celebrating American (and Italian) Music
This was a difficult week. On top of Covid, the killing of George Floyd at the hands of the police (and another very upsetting incident in Central Park) put American racism and police brutality back in focus. We honor the "amazing grace" of peo...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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48:13
What We Miss. With Special Guest, David Bromberg!
We were bowled over by the incredibly warm reception to Episode 1! We were also pretty psyched when David Bromberg agreed to hang out with us for Episode 2. The theme is "What We Miss" as we isolate and endure this stupid pandemic. And I miss s...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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50:44
Episode 1! Taking the World by the Tail: Remembering John Prine
We are so excited to launch! Our first episode is missing one or two things, but it was rich and fun. We explain what the heck we think we're doing, and share some unusual and special music by, about, and related to John Prine. Here's w...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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