Boppin' With Beth (syndicated show)

James Riley

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Have you heard the "news"? Huey Lewis And The News are the "focus beam" band on the new Boppin' With Beth! Hear about their career, songs from some of their influences and peers (including Little Richard, The Impressions, The Beach Boys, Elvis Costello & The Attractions, Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band, Dave Edmunds and Bruce Springsteen) and a couple of their rockin' tunes! The new segment "Beth's Bop Of The Week" starts this week with a NEW tune from Christian Love who is the son of The Beach Boys' Mike Love as well as a touring member of the band. I've got a classic from The Bel-Airs in Hang Ten and there's tracks from Phil Vassar (with Huey Lewis), Eddie Money and Joe Tex! Hear all about it HERE:

https://boppinwithbeth.blogspot.com/2023/01/huey-lewis-and-news-focus-beam-on.html
 
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What a great way to get your weekend rockin'! The iconic Jeff Lynne is the "focus beam" artist on the new Boppin' With Beth! Hear about his early bands, stardom with Electric Light Orchestra and solo material. Plus, just a portion of the long and impressive list of artists he's produced. You'll hear tunes from some of his influences as well as some he produced including The Beatles, The Dave Clark Five, Roy Orbison, The Kinks, The Zombies, Elvis Presley, Buddy Holly, Paul McCartney and George Harrison. Beth's Bop Of The Week just happens to be a Tom Petty tune that Jeff co-wrote, produced and plays on! Also, I've got a classic rocker from The Trashmen in Hang Ten! You can hear it all right HERE:

https://boppinwithbeth.blogspot.com/2023/01/jeff-lynne-focus-beam-on-boppin-with.html
 
James Riley

James Riley

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Happy National Disc Jockey Day! I'm celebrating by listening to my favorite DJ (Beth Riley) and her new episode of Boppin' With Beth! American singer-songwriter John Ford Coley is the "focus beam" artist this week. Hear about his early days with duo partner England Dan, his solo releases and more. There's tunes from some of his influences including Dan Fogelberg, Buffalo Springfield, Simon & Garfunkel, The Beach Boys, The Beatles, The Rascals and Porter Wagoner. Beth's Bop Of The Week is a great tune from Marty Rhone. I've got a rocker from The Marketts in Hang Ten and there's tunes from J.D. Crowe & The New South, John Blair, Mitch Mann, The Bacon Brothers and Dion as well! Listen HERE:

https://boppinwithbeth.blogspot.com/2023/01/john-ford-coley-focus-beam-on-boppin.html
 
James Riley

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The late, great Jeff Beck is the "Focus Beam" artist on this week's Boppin' With Beth! We'll hear about his hall of fame career with early bands, The Yardbirds and solo material along with a couple of stellar tracks from his discography. There's also tunes from some of his many influences including Chuck Berry, The Jimi Hendrix Experience, The Shadows, Gene Vincent & The Blue Caps (co-written by Cliff Gallup), Buddy Guy and Link Wray! Beth's Bop Of The Week is a rocker from Anthony Rosano & The Conqueroos. I have a trippy song from Dick Dale in Hang Ten and Lucky 757 close out the show with a cover and mutual admiration of Gene Vincent & The Blue Caps. Hear episode HERE:

https://boppinwithbeth.blogspot.com/2023/01/jeff-beck-focus-beam-on-boppin-with.html
 
James Riley

James Riley

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Who can it be now? Colin Hay...that's who! He's the "Focus Beam" artist on the new Boppin' With Beth! Hear about his career from his days in Men At Work through now along with a couple of great tunes from his career. Plus, there's songs from some of his influences including The Beatles, The Kinks, Max Merritt & The Meteors, The Seekers, Skyhooks, The Easybeats and Split Enz. Beth's Bop Of The Week is a real pick-me-up from Phil Gammage Quintet and I've got a classic from Jan & Dean in Hang Ten. Plus, there's songs from Ringo Starr, Matt Ward and Little Quirks! Hear it all at this link right HERE:

https://boppinwithbeth.blogspot.com/2023/02/colin-hay-focus-beam-on-boppin-with.html
 
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James Riley

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The late, great American singer-songwriter Dan Seals is the "Focus Beam" artist on the new Boppin' With Beth. You'll remember just how great his voice was and how these songs will continue to last! Hear about his career starting with his friend and singing partner John Ford Coley through his many solo releases with a couple of tracks from his discography and a duo release as well. There's tunes from some of his influences including his dad Wayland Seals & The Oil Patch Boys, his brother Jim in Seals & Crofts, The Beatles, Hank Williams, Bob Wills & His Texas Playboys, Johnny Duncan and Paul Davis. Beth's Bop Of The Week is from Dan and is the "Bop" theme you hear every week. I've got a tune from The Surf Raiders in Hang Ten and there's a track from Jeremy Parsons to end the show! Listen HERE:

https://boppinwithbeth.blogspot.com/2023/02/dan-seals-focus-beam-on-boppin-with.html
 
James Riley

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LOVE this week's new Boppin' With Beth and the "focus beam" on the late, great Ritchie Valens!! He was only 17 when he died and his recording career was only 8 months, but his impact is still felt today. Hear a couple of his tunes as well as songs from influences, peers and some he influenced including Little Richard, Bo Diddley, Buddy Holly, The Big Bopper, Dion, The Penguins, The Drifters, Los Lobos, Eddie Cochran and Los Lonely Boys. There's a new rockin' cover of a classic rock & roll tune by Reverend Horton Heat. Beth's Bop Of The Week is by a couple of former members of The Hollies (Allan Clarke with Graham Nash) and I've got a rocker from The Beach Boys in Hang Ten! Listen HERE:

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Ritchie Valens "Focus Beam" on Boppin' With Beth 02-24-23

The late, great singer, songwriter and guitarist Ritchie Valens is the "Focus Beam" artist this week on Boppin' With Beth. He was only 17 ...
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The "Focus Beam" artist on this week's Boppin' With Beth is American country music band, McBride & The Ride! Hear about their history, their members and a couple of tunes from their catalog including their single released late last year. There's songs from some of their influences and peers including Dale McBride (Terry McBride's dad), Faron Young, Marty Stuart, James Taylor, Vince Gill, ZZ Top and Ricky Skaggs. Beth's Bop Of The Week is a new one from The Lucky Odds. I've got a classic from Dave Myers & The Surftones in Hang Ten and there's tracks from Garth Brooks and a new one from Marty Stuart & His Fabulous Superlatives (including former McBride & The Ride guitarist Kenny Vaughan). Listen HERE:

https://boppinwithbeth.blogspot.com/2023/03/mcbride-ride-focus-beam-on-boppin-with.html
 
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American singer-songwriter Jonathan Edwards is the "Focus Beam" artist this week on Boppin' With Beth! Hear a couple of great tunes from his long career (one from his debut 1971 album and one from his most recent). There's also songs from some of his influences and peers including Otis Redding, Elvis Presley, Ray Charles, James Taylor, Livingston Taylor, Aretha Franklin and Bob Dylan. Beth's Bop Of The Week is from a friend of Jonathan's too, Jesse Colin Young. I've got a classic from The Shadows in Hang Ten and there's tunes from Jackson Browne and The Isley Brothers (covering Jonathan Edwards) to close out the show! Hear it all HERE:

https://boppinwithbeth.blogspot.com/2023/03/jonathan-edwards-focus-beam-on-boppin.html
 
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No lie! American blues rock singer, songwriter and guitarist Jonny Lang is the "focus beam" artist this week on Boppin' With Beth! Hear about his history, a couple of songs from his discography and some tunes from some influences including Luther Allison, Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck, Albert King, Buddy Guy, Stevie Ray Vaughan and Albert Collins. Beth's Bop Of The Week is a rocker from Kenny Wayne Shepherd. I've got a classic from Eddie And The Showmen in Hang Ten. Plus, blues artist Chris Duarte and a new one from Dallas Moore round out the show! Listen HERE:

https://boppinwithbeth.blogspot.com/2023/03/jonny-lang-focus-beam-on-boppin-with.html
 
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American rock band Switchfoot is the "focus beam" artist on the new Boppin' With Beth! Hear about their career along with a couple of rockin' tunes from their discography. You'll also get tunes from some of their influences including The Beach Boys, The Police, Nirvana, The Beatles, Radiohead, Pearl Jam and Led Zeppelin. Beth's Bop Of The Week is a new version of a great tune by Christian Love. Jammin' James Riley has a classic from Bruce Johnston in Hang Ten and there's tracks from Phil Keaggy and Todd Bradley to end the show! Listen HERE:

https://boppinwithbeth.blogspot.com/2023/03/switchfoot-focus-beam-on-boppin-with.html
 
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American singer, songwriter and guitarist Mark Farner is the "focus beam" artist on this new episode of Boppin' With Beth. Hear about his early bands, time with Grand Funk Railroad and his solo career including a couple of tunes from his discography. Plus, there's songs from some of his influences including Howard Tate, Aretha Franklin, The Beatles, The Jimi Hendrix Experience, Eric Clapton, Rick Derringer, Jeff Beck (feat. Imogen Heap) and Stevie Wonder. Beth's Bop Of The Week is a great tune from Cory M. Coons! I've got an instrumental rocker from The Go-Go's in Hang Ten and there's a track from The Smithereens who are playing a gig with Mark Farner on April 21, 2023 in New York! Listen HERE:

https://boppinwithbeth.blogspot.com/2023/03/mark-farner-focus-beam-on-boppin-with.html
 
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Award-winning blues, soul, Americana singer and Beth's April 10 birthday buddy Shemekia Copeland is the "Focus Beam" artist on this new episode of Boppin' With Beth. Hear about her career, a couple of great tunes from her discography and tunes from some of her influences including her dad Johnny Copeland, Aretha Franklin, Ruth Brown, Koko Taylor, Sam & Dave, Otis Redding and Etta James. Beth's Bop Of The Week is a rockin' song from Ally Venable and I've got a tune from The Fender IV in Hang Ten. Plus, there's tracks from Kenny Neal, Miss Freddye, ZZ Top and The Kinks to end the show! Listen HERE:

https://boppinwithbeth.blogspot.com/2023/04/shemekia-copeland-focus-beam-on-boppin.html
 
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American rock musician Walter Egan is the "Focus Beam" artist this week on Boppin' With Beth. Hear a couple of boppin' tunes from his solo career, a couple as a member of bands including The Malibooz (also featuring guest vocals by Lindsey Buckingham) and The Brooklyn Cowboys and a tune featuring Jackson Browne on guest vocals too. Plus, there's tracks from some of his influences including The Beach Boys, The Ventures, The Kingston Trio, The Shangri-La's, The Beatles and a tune by Stevie Nicks who he collaborated with early in his solo career (and who inspired "Magnet & Steel"). Beth's Bop Of The Week is a tune by Jake Thistle and I have a Bond theme cover by The Blue Stingrays in Hang Ten. Plus, there's also a great surf track from Mark Malibu & The Wasagas!! Listen HERE:

https://boppinwithbeth.blogspot.com/2023/04/walter-egan-focus-beam-on-boppin-with.html
 
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English rock band The Outfield is the "focus beam" artist on this new episode of Boppin' With Beth. Hear about their history, a couple of member's untimely deaths and some rockin' tunes from their discography. Plus, there's tracks from some of their influences including The Beatles, The Police, The Rolling Stones, David Bowie, Men At Work and Journey. There's a solo track from Tony Lewis and drummer Alan Jackman appears on a tune from Mike Berry & The Outlaws. Beth's Bop Of The Week is a cool cover of a Jackson Browne classic from LLC. I also have a surf tune from Messer Chups in Hang Ten. Bases are loaded on this show...tune in for a play by play. Hear episode HERE:

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The Outfield "Focus Beam" on Boppin' With Beth 04-21-23

English rock band The Outfield is the "focus beam" artist on this new episode of Boppin' With Beth. Hear about their history, a couple of ...
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James Riley

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The late, great American singer and songwriter Hal Ketchum is the "focus beam" artist on this episode of Boppin' With Beth. In addition to digging into his stellar career, there's a couple of his tunes from his discography and from some of his influences including Buck Owens & His Buckaroos, Tony Bennett, Guy Clark, Delbert McClinton, Ray Price, Van Morrison and Walter Hyatt. Beth's Bop Of The Week is from Shelby Lee Lowe featuring Frank Foster. I've got a song from The Aqua Velvets in Hang Ten. Plus, we hear from Jimmy Dale Richardson, Shenandoah and Dallas Moore to end the show! Listen HERE:

https://boppinwithbeth.blogspot.com/2023/04/hal-ketchum-focus-beam-on-boppin-with.html
 
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English rockabilly singer and guitarist Darrel Higham is the "focus beam" artist on this extra boppin' episode of Boppin' With Beth. Hear about his career, a couple of rockin' tracks from his catalog and a track under a different band name (Hal Weston & The Offbeats). There's also tunes from some of his influences including Eddie Cochran, Elvis Presley, Tennessee Ernie Ford, Johnny Burnette & The Rock 'N' Roll Trio, Bill Haley with Haley's Comets, Restless, Gene Vincent & The Blue Caps, Chuck Berry and Ricky Nelson. Plus, there's rockers from his buddies Brian Setzer and Mick Wigfall & The Toxics. Beth's Bop Of The Week is a killer Cochran cover from Lucky 757 and I've got a tune from The Crossfires in Hang Ten! Hear episode HERE:

https://boppinwithbeth.blogspot.com/2023/05/darrel-higham-focus-beam-on-boppin-with.html
 
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American rock band LIVE is the "focus beam" artist on this new episode of Boppin' With Beth. Hear about their career and a couple of rockin' tunes from their discography! Plus, there's tunes from influences and peers including U2, Canned Heat, R.E.M., The Cult, Bush, Daughtry, The Psychedelic Furs and Violent Femmes! Beth's Bop Of The Week is from a husband-wife duo, ButterflyTiger. I also spin The Challengers in Hang Ten! Hear episode HERE:

https://boppinwithbeth.blogspot.com/2023/05/live-focus-beam-on-boppin-with-beth-05.html
 
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Scottish rock duo The Proclaimers are the "focus beam" artist this week on Boppin' With Beth. Hear about their history and a couple of tracks from their catalog. There's some tunes from influences and peers including Dexys Midnight Runners, The Kinks, The Beatles, The Clash, Bruce Springsteen, The Damned and The Jam. Beth's Bop Of The Week is from Whiskey Jean & The Chasers (feat. Matt Collins) and I've got a track from The Surfaris in Hang Ten. Plus, there's songs from The Anderson Council, Bob Bradshaw and Roseanne Reid (daughter of The Proclaimers' Craig Reid) too! Hear episode HERE:
https://boppinwithbeth.blogspot.com/2023/05/the-proclaimers-focus-beam-on-boppin.html
 
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