Join music historian, author and musician John Einarson on a nostalgic trip back in time to the songs his band Offtimes As Such played in 1967 to 1968. They didn't change the world nor ever record but the band was ahead of their contemporaries playing hard rock and psychedelic music. They even had a light show. John shares stories about their teenage adventures (including bleeding fingers and electric walls) and plays some of the songs the band covered by artists such as Cream, Moby Grape, The Jimi Hendrix Experience, Ugly Ducklings, The Yardbirds, Them, The Spencer Davis Group, and The Who. It's a fun hour of great music.

John country rock aficionado and author John Einarson for another episode of Desperados where he explores the roots of country rock, the artists and the recordings that would have an impact on country, Americana and rock music. This episode features recordings by the likes of the countrified Byrds, Ian Matthews, an epic experimental track from Poco, a rare unreleased Dillard & Clark track, Michael Nesmith's First National Band, early Linda Ronstadt, a country & western classic from Marty Robbins, a honky tonk tune from George Jones best known for The Byrds cover of it, bluegrass from Chris Hillman's early group The Hillmen and more plus plenty of backstory.

John music historian John Einarson for the second hour of his look at some fascinating UK bands from the early 1970s who never made much of an impact in North America including Wild Turkey, Shoot, SNAFU, Family, Streetwalkers, Hookfoot, Budgie, and The Move plus plenty of backstory on the artists and tracks.

Join award-winning music historian and author John Einarson for another episode of My Generation featuring tracks from his extensive music collection. On My Generation #11, John explores many of the hard rock bands he heard while living in the UK in the early '70s, some of whom may not have been heard in North America such as Babe Ruth, The Sensational Alex Harvey Band, Spooky Tooth, Mott The Hoople, Sammy, Patto, Boxer, and great album tracks from Free and Procol Harum. Plenty of backstory with each track, too.

Enjoy another episode of the finest early country rock from country-rock expert, author and music historian John Einarson.

Join musicologist and author John Einarson as he digs deep into the folk music boom which began in 1958 with The Kingston Trio's pop hit "Tom Dooley". John plays many of the songs that became pop music hits in the wake of that groundbreaking record including songs by The New Christy Minstrels, Serendipity Singers, Rooftop Singers, The Travellers, Bob Gibson, Ramblin' Jack Elliott, The Clancy Brothers with Tommy Makem, The Journeymen with John Phillips and Scott McKenzie, Au Go Go Singers featuring Stephen Stills and Richie Furay, and a traditional Maritime song from Ian & Sylvia. Singing along is encouraged. Cable-knit sweaters are optional.

Join musicologist and author John Einarson as he digs into the folk music boom which began in 1958 with The Kingston Trio's pop hit "Tom Dooley" and plays many of the songs that became pop music hits in the wake of that groundbreaking record.

Join author, music historian and country rock expert John Einarson for another look back (and forward too this episode) at the recordings and artists who pioneered the blending of rock and country music. Great tracks and plenty of backstories.