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RI 5 with Jon Pagano

Jon Pagano shares his favorite record store from back in the day as well as his top shop currently (you can probably guess if you know who out out the new Sullest album). We also cover the summer treat he enjoys most, a special spot here in RI, the full circle music event in his life, and Jon shouts out some tasty places to get pizza!
At the end I've included one of my favorite tracks, "Darren Fairenoughsky", from Sullest's self-titled album!!
// Interview recorded November 21, 2024 via Google Meet
// Intro music by Cedros
// Hosted by James Toomey /

Sound Advice with Jon Pagano

Jon Pagano shares some stories from the Squid Amps days, as well as what the true experience of touring really is!
Listen to the end to hear Sullest performing "Robinette" live at Fete in Providence, RI on March 17, 2023
// Interview recorded November 21, 2024 via Google Meet
// Intro music by Cedros
// Hosted by James Toomey //

Jon Pagano (Sullest [SONG PREMIERE], Best Practices, Weak Teeth)

On this episode I speak with Jon Pagano where we go all the way back to his early days playing music, what it was like relearning Weak Teeth songs for their reunion show, how showing up early for rehearsal one day landed him a spot in Best Practices, as well as how his latest band Sullest came together and what their writing process is like. Sullest debut full length album is coming out on Dec. 13th via Armageddon Label and you can pre-order the vinyl and cassette over on Bandcamp right now! Also check out the video for the first single "Dirt Mall" on YouTube which we talk a little bit about in this interview.
Interlude song order:
"Arson Daily" by Weak Teeth from their album, What A Plague You Are
"Future Cougar" by Best Practices from their album, The EP LP
"All My Shit’s at TJ’s" by Sullest from their EP, Fashionable Male
"Contact High" by Sullest from their self-titled album
"White Horse" by Tomb Envy from their album, Retired
"Windows 9595" by Sullest from their self-titled album [song premiere]
// Interview recorded November 21, 2024 via Google Meet// Intro music by Cedros// Hosted by James Toomey //

RI 5 with Frankie "Ranks" Moniz

Frankie Ranks shares some of his favorite things from his home state and home town. From his favorite record shops , to where he loves to hike... we cover a lot about The Ocean State. Did we talk about hot wieners and coffee milk? Tune in to find out.
Listen to the end to hear a great track from Boo City entitled "We'll Be Just Fine" from their mixtape, Midnight Folklore.
// Interview recorded October 9, 2024 via Google Meet// Intro music by Cedros// Hosted by James Toomey // 

Sound Advice with Frankie "Ranks" Moniz

Frankie shares this thoughts on where a musician should fit within a song, how theory and technique come into the writing process, exploring new opportunities, and what movement means to him.
Listen until the end to hear a live track by Frankie Ranks & The Freeloaders recorded at The Parlour in Providence on February 17, 2018. (audio credit: Michelle Ferreira)
// Interview recorded October 9, 2024 via Google Meet// Intro music by Cedros// Hosted by James Toomey // 

Frankie "Ranks" Moniz (The Agents, High Planes, Soulshot, Boo City)

On this episode I speak with acclaimed multi-instrumentalist, Frankie "Ranks" Moniz. From playing saxophone in bands such as The Agents, Soulshot and Boo City... to guitar in his country project Frankie Ranks & The Freeloaders and the indie folk group High Planes, as well as running his own music education studio...we cover it all in this interview.
We get into how he joined these bands, his technique for writing, the experience he has on tour and recordings he's been a part of.
Speaking of that, Frankie's latest release is High Planes' new record "Sweet Vacancy" available on CD and lathe-cut vinyl on Bandcamp and wherever you stream music!
Interlude song order:
"Long Time" by The Agents from their album, 401
"Liars and Thieves" by Soulshot
"Free Kind of Life" by Frankie Ranks & The Freeloaders from their EP, Game Changer
"Nobody Knows" by Boo City
"Undone" by High Planes from their album, Ghost Town
"Dead To Rights" by High Planes from their album, Sweet Vacancy
"Falling" by High Planes from their album, Sweet Vacancy
// Interview recorded October 9, 2024 via Google Meet// Intro music by Cedros// Hosted by James Toomey // 

Jon Hope talks "High Hopes"

I was able to catch up with Jon Hope to talk about his latest album, High Hopes. This came out earlier this year and we have an in-depth track-by-track discussion about everything that went into the making of these songs, as well as the overall message he's looking to share with everyone.High Hopes - as well as Jon's other stellar albums - are available now wherever you stream music, on Bandcamp, and directly through him at jonhopepvd.comPlease check these projects out, support him and enjoy the episode!!!
// Interview recorded July 19, 2024 via Google Meet// Intro music by Cedros// Hosted by James Toomey // 

RI 5 with Francis Anderson

Francis Anderson shares some of their favorite things in Rhode Island including an interesting collection... in an interesting place, where they enjoy supporting local businesses, pizza and drink spots, and where they've found great connection in the Ocean State!
Listen until the end to hear one of my favorite songs by Franny Keeps, which is a single that was released in April 2023 entitled "A bientôt et tant pis"
// Interview recorded July 2, 2024 via Google Meet// Intro music by Cedros// Hosted by James Toomey //