10th Avenue Podcast

A Man In Pain... Long time partner of husband Adam, (going way back to Loveline days) Bryan Bishop AKA Bald Bryan sits down for a one on one conversation on the Tunnel Of Love album. Although Bryan doesn't consider himself a Springsteen fanatic, he does put Bruce up at the top of his list of all time favorite bands. Bryan talks about discovering Bruce at age 12 listening to Tunnel of Love and the Springsteen Live Box set, falling asleep to at night with his headphones. After discussing a little bit of what Bruce and his music means to Bryan, they break down the Tunnel of Love album song by song. The storytelling of Tunnel of Love seemed to have been written during a dark and tumultuous time in Bruce's life. Two years after basking in the glory of his newfound fame, coming off the biggest tour of his lifetime, the Born In the USA tour, this is a man writing about his own identity crisis, about relationships and break ups. As Producer Gary plays each song in consecutive order, Bryan and Lynette dig into the lyrics of each song, pointing out the deep meaning to the story Bruce is telling throughout the album. A real eye opener to any Springsteen fan who never really spent time listening to his most underrated album. This episode is compelling no matter Springsteen fan or just a fan of beautiful music about life and love. This is a must listen. As Bryan's mother pointed out to him when the album came out...this is a man in pain.

A Man In Pain... Long time partner of husband Adam, (going way back to Loveline days) Bryan Bishop AKA Bald Bryan sits down for a one on one conversation on the Tunnel Of Love album. Although Bryan doesn't consider himself a Springsteen fanatic, he does put Bruce up at the top of his list of all time favorite bands. Bryan talks about discovering Bruce at age 12 listening to Tunnel of Love and the Springsteen Live Box set, falling asleep to at night with his headphones. After discussing a little bit of what Bruce and his music means to Bryan, they break down the Tunnel of Love album song by song. The storytelling of Tunnel of Love seemed to have been written during a dark and tumultuous time in Bruce's life. Two years after basking in the glory of his newfound fame, coming off the biggest tour of his lifetime, the Born In the USA tour, this is a man writing about his own identity crisis, about relationships and break ups. As Producer Gary plays each song in consecutive order, Bryan and Lynette dig into the lyrics of each song, pointing out the deep meaning to the story Bruce is telling throughout the album. A real eye opener to any Springsteen fan who never really spent time listening to his most underrated album. This episode is compelling no matter Springsteen fan or just a fan of beautiful music about life and love. This is a must listen. As Bryan's mother pointed out to him when the album came out...this is a man in pain.

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August 3rd, Sunday night, I had the honor to sit down with Nils for a one on one interview at his hotel in Los Angeles to discuss his new box set FACE THE MUSIC (out Aug 5). Nils talks about this grassroots project, which is a retrospective look at his work as a solo artist spanning over 5 decades and still going strong. The process of putting together 10 discs, one DVD, 169 tracks, and a beautifully illustrated 136 page booklet with an intro by none other than Dave Marsh, and produced by wife and all around sweetheart Amy Lofgren. We go back to his roots, how he discovered the joy of music, what it was like touring at the ripe age of 19, opening for his hero Jimi Hendrix. We talk about what these last few years have been like traveling the world with the E Street Band. Nils shares the differences and joys he gets from being part of a team which is the E Street band, to being a solo artist, and frontman of his own band. Telling memorable stories of different performances throughout his early career up to today. I learned what the correct term is of his famous twirls, while doing one of a his famous searing guitar solos, what it was like performing in tremendous amount of pain on the Magic tour. One incredible story in particular he shares is a task (I don't know what else to call it) Bruce decided to hand him in the middle of the High Hopes tour in Europe, only a true musical savant could master! It was an hour and 30 minutes of un-edidited, non-stop fascinating stories from a man who is humorous and relatable, makes you feel comfortable all while forgetting that he is one serious Rock Star!!

Lynette sits down with long time friend, comedian and Roastmaster General Jeffery Ross poolside in the backyard of his Los Angeles home. They talk E street induction, life on the road and growing up in New Jersey.

Lynette sits down with long time friend, comedian and Roastmaster General Jeffery Ross poolside in the backyard of his Los Angeles home. They talk E street induction, life on the road and growing up in New Jersey.

Photographer and Bruce superfan Debra Rothenberg sits down with Lynette to talk about her time shooting Bruce over the years and their mutual love of both the man and his music.

Photographer and Bruce superfan Debra Rothenberg sits down with Lynette to talk about her time shooting Bruce over the years and their mutual love of both the man and his music.

Lynette sits down with Artie for a one on one conversation in his kitchen in Hoboken, NJ. They go deep as they both share their love for Bruce and have many similarities in song choices. They talk about songs they listen to when they're in that depressed, dark state of mind. Artie shows a softer side and talks about one line in particular from a classic song that gets him every time. Artie tells the story of receiving a phone call from The Boss himself at his mother's house when he just got out of rehab. And they talk about how Mario Lopez would make a terrible Spanish Johnny.

Lynette sits down with Artie for a one on one conversation in his kitchen in Hoboken, NJ. They go deep as they both share their love for Bruce and have many similarities in song choices. They talk about songs they listen to when they're in that depressed, dark state of mind. Artie shows a softer side and talks about one line in particular from a classic song that gets him every time. Artie tells the story of receiving a phone call from The Boss himself at his mother's house when he just got out of rehab. And they talk about how Mario Lopez would make a terrible Spanish Johnny.

This month's guest is the lovable Jim Rotolo host of of The Wild and The Innocent and Live from E Street Nation w/Dave Marsh on E Street Radio. Lynette and Jim spend some time talking about the hardcore fans on Twitter, Facebook and Backstreets.com. Jim talks about his job at E Street and how he started his "tailgate" style show The Wild And the Innocent for Friday night drive time. Buckle up, Lynette's fired up and excited to talk to Jim who Lynette's been a long time fan of and listens to every week on Sirius/XM. They both share some surreal and incredible stories of meeting the boss himself and spending time with him. Jim had the opportunity to work with Bruce at his home studio, had lunch with him (turkey sandwiches) while recording some of his DJ stints for E St. Radio. Lynette talks in detail of how she ended up having a 45 minute conversation with Bruce at a benefit in NYC. She was able to ask him all kinds of questions such as how he has the energy to do what he does night after night. Does he ever feel like going home instead of onstage and watch Sports Center and have a cheese burger. She also talks w/ Bruce about all the archival videos of him and the band on online and if he ever watches himself on YouTube.

This month's guest is the lovable Jim Rotolo host of of The Wild and The Innocent and Live from E Street Nation w/Dave Marsh on E Street Radio. Lynette and Jim spend some time talking about the hardcore fans on Twitter, Facebook and Backstreets.com. Jim talks about his job at E Street and how he started his "tailgate" style show The Wild And the Innocent for Friday night drive time. Buckle up, Lynette's fired up and excited to talk to Jim who Lynette's been a long time fan of and listens to every week on Sirius/XM. They both share some surreal and incredible stories of meeting the boss himself and spending time with him. Jim had the opportunity to work with Bruce at his home studio, had lunch with him (turkey sandwiches) while recording some of his DJ stints for E St. Radio. Lynette talks in detail of how she ended up having a 45 minute conversation with Bruce at a benefit in NYC. She was able to ask him all kinds of questions such as how he has the energy to do what he does night after night. Does he ever feel like going home instead of onstage and watch Sports Center and have a cheese burger. She also talks w/ Bruce about all the archival videos of him and the band on online and if he ever watches himself on YouTube.

Lynette goes to NYC and hangs with Gary Dell'Abate in the famous Howard Stern green room to talk Springsteen. They have a ball sharing stories for their love of Bruce. Gary talks about being a big music fan early on and discovered Bruce growing up on Long Island. He shares how certain albums and songs moved him in different ways since his adolescent youth to being a father and husband. Gary talks about the similarities between his boss Howard and Bruce. What he would say if he met Bruce and how he almost got to say hello to him. Lynette and Gary talk about the trials and tribulations of being in the pit. They both agree they need to be in the pit at all Springsteen shows.

Writer/Producer and Springsteen lover, Phil Rosenthal sits down with Lynette for her very first show. They talk about how Phil was scared of Bruce early on. He was frightened by his tone of voice. "He scared me!" But then Phil talks about how he discovered Bruce's silliness. They talk about Bruce not taking himself too seriously. Phil also shares two great stories of meeting the Boss himself. (See photo below of the picture Phil carries around in his wallet to this very day) They discuss Phil's first Springsteen show which was on The River tour at the legendary Nassau Coliseum New Year's Eve shows.