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This is day 8 of the Dog Days of Podcasting.

John Bartholow wrote in requesting that I revisit Alice Cooper's hair metal era so we revisit the albums Constrictor, Raise Your Fist and Yell, Trash and Hey .Stoopid

Music by

Alice Cooper

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This is day 6 of the Dog Days of Podcasting.

Chris Capelle, The Rock and Roll Copywriter calls in with an addendum to yesterday's show reviews.

Music by

Sammy Hagar

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This is day 6 of the Dog Days of Podcasting.

Chris Capelle, The Rock and Roll Copywriter calls in with 3 show reports. 

Music by

Joan Jett & The Blackhearts

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This is day 5 of the Dog days of pecasting

Friend Of The Show Kirk Crawford Wright in with a great question

Music by Udo

This episode dives into memorable concert e

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This is day 4 of the Dog days of  Podcasting 

Suggestiom from friend of The Show Todd Cunningham

Music by
Keel 

Opening Acts That Outshine Headliners

This episode dives into memorable concert experiences where opening acts stole the show from headliners. Starting with an introduction from California, the host shares the date and context of the recording, marking day four of the Dog Days of Podcasting challenge. The discussion kicks off with a prompt about concerts where the opening band was better than the main act, leading to a nostalgic recount of...

This is day 4 of the Dog days of  Podcasting 

Lars Lenova writes  in with five questions for Michael Butler

Music by
Squeeze 

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This is day 2 of the Dog days of  Podcasting 

Today  we go gardening 

Music by
Kiss

This is day one of the Dog days of  Podcasting 

Music by
Mott

The episode kicks off with an intriguing introduction to the Rock and Roll Butler's mushroom hunting escapades. Set in an undisclosed trail in upstate New York, the host shares his passion for foraging mushrooms, emphasizing his expertise. He highlights the value of mushrooms, particularly morels and chanterelles, which he considers the holy grail of edible fungi. The conversation shifts to the practical side of mushroom hunting, discussing what to do with large quantities of mushrooms and the various ways to enjoy th...

This is from the undisclosed location in Upstate New York.

Chuck Speer, The Rock and Roll Hoosier calls in with a Ted Nugent show review.
R.I.P. John C. Dvorak
I need content and show ideas for The Dog Days of Podcasting
Stevie Stiletto vinyl on Ebay
John Nashed Remixed "The Doctor" from Cheap Trick

Music by
The Living End
Ted Nugent
Social Distortion
Cheap Trick
Airbourne

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This is from the undisclosed location in Upstate New York. We made it. Also, JS Skulls calls in with some advice and a Marshall Tucker Show Review.

Music by
The Hellacopters

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I'm on the road in a 16 foot Penske truck I'm doing this show from a hotel room in Bolingbrook, Illinois. friend Of The Show Jeff Zelepugas joins me and my undisclosed beautiful travel companion

Music by The Kinks

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I'm on the road in a 16 foot Penske truck I'm doing this show from a hotel room in Bolingbrook, Illinois. friend Of The Show Jeff Zelepugas joins me and my undisclosed beautiful travel companion

Music by The Kinks

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In I'm on the road in a 16 foot Penske truck I'm doing this show from a bar in Omaha Nebraska called the Fan Tan Club

Music by The Runaways

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I'm on the road in a 16 foot Penske truck I'm doing this show from a hotel room in Cheyenne, Wyoming

Music by D.A.D

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00:00:06 From somewhere in the middle of nowhere, this is the Rock and Roll Geek Show. This is the story of my rock and roll butler. Welcome to the Rock and Roll Geek Show.

00:00:24 My name is Michael Butler. Thanks a lot for joining me. I really appreciate it.

00:00:27 Today is Tuesday, the 14th of July and it is 8.35, I'm doing this, 8.35 p.m.

00:00:36 We are in, where are we, Evans, Evans, Evans, Evans, Evans, uh, Evans, Evans, somewhere in Wyoming. We're in Wyoming at a place called, Evanson, somewhere, somewhere in Wyoming. At...

Butler's Cross-Country Adventure

A journey unfolds as the Rock and Roll Geek Michael Butler embarks on a cross-country trip in a 16-foot Penske truck from San Francisco to upstate New York. The adventure kicks off with a lively road trip atmosphere, filled with memorable moments, including a birthday cake party with friends. Highlights from performances along the way showcase a good crowd and positive reception. As the trip progresses, there's a call for donations to support the journey.

Chapters: 00:00:13 - Introduction to the journey 00:01:11 - The road trip begins 00:01:53 - Memorable moments 00:02:59 - Celebration with...

On this episode, I talk about my upcoming cross country road trip . I would love to meet up with you for a beer a meal or a floor to sleep on. Also, a track by track review of the new Deep Purple album, SPLAT!

Music by

Paul Westerberg
Mickey Dolenz
Deep Purple
Airbourne

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On this episode, I give a major update on my life and do a track by track review of the new Rachel Bolan solo album, Gargoyle of the Garden State. And a special bonus date report from Chris Capelle, the Rock n Roll Copywriter. 

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Music by
Speed Stroke
Velveteen Queen
Rachel Bolan
Valley Lodge

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On this episode, in tribute to Jack Douglas, I play all songs produced by him. Also a Triumph show review from Blake Johnston and Michael Street, Eric the RnRPleeb calls in with show reviews of the new Iron Maiden documentary and a David Lee Roth Show Review. I also review Ultimate Classic Rock's article on the number one albums of 1976.

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On this episode I talk about my trip to my hometown. I talk about seeing Steve Earle in a church. I listen to the first 2 new Rolling Stones songs. The Rock n Roll Copywriter calls in with a Cheap Trick Show Review. The Rock n Roll Hoosier calls in with a Foghat Show review. And more!

Music by
Steve Earle and The Supersuckers
Rolling Stones
Cheap Trick
American Heartbreak
Rod Stewart

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On this episode I do a track by track of the new Suzi Quatro album, Freedom, a show report the Cheap Trick show I saw at Niagara Falls and a Supersuckers/Todd Snider show review from JS Skulls. 

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This is day  of the Handsome Dick MANITOBA Midwest tour.  I'm back in an undisclosed location,

Ross the Boss RIP

Check out The Strains!

Music by:

The Dictators

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This is day 5 of the Handsome Dick MANITOBA Midwest tour.  We're in Newport, KY with The Strains

Ross the Boss RIP

Music by:

Manitoba's Wild Kingdom

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This is day 4 of the Handsome Dick MANITOBA Midwest tour.  We're in Cleveland, Ohio with The Strains

Ross the Boss RIP

Music by:

Manitoba's Wild Kingdom 

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This is day 3 of the Handsome Dick MANITOBA Midwest tour.  We're in Chicago, IL with The Strains

Ross the Boss Died Today  RIP

Music by:

The Dictators 

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This is day 2 of the Handsome Dick MANITOBA Midwest tour.  We're in Milwaukee, WI with The Strains

Music by:
Ginger Wildheart

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This is day one of the Handsome Dick MANITOBA Midwest tour.  We're in Grand Rapids Michigan with The Strains

Music by:
Ginger Wildheart 

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I discovered The New Cars, 16 years too late.
Show reviews from Gluecifer , Good The Bad The Zugly, Donny Osmond, Joan Jett and The Eagles. And your host making a mess of things as usual. 

Music by:
The New Cars
Gluecifer
Joan Jett and The Blackhearts 

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On this episode I do a track by track review of the new Michael Monroe album Outerstellar and compare my score with yours. 

Music by:
Michael Monroe 

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On this episode I revisit 2 Nazareth albums: Hair of the Dog from 1975 and No Mean City from 1979

Music by:
Nazareth

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On this episode I talk about Ross The Boss from the Dictators and Manowar (among others) being diagnosed with ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's Disease. Also on the show, emails about some new music and Alice Cooper. We do a Listening With Butler on the new Roger Taylor song.

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The final update from the Handsome Dick Mini NYC Birthday Tour from an undisclosed location in upstate New York.  

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On this episode Jim S the  rock 'n' roll toothbrusher and JD Cohen join me for a Handsome Dick MANITOBA tour update from Providence,  Rhode Island

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Day 1 out with Handsome Dick Manitoba and my rock brothers. Also I review the new Lou Gram Single

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I'm not feeling myself today  but I power through it  

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On this show I list my top 10 albums of 2025 , give or take 5 0r 6.

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On this show I do a track by track review of the new album from Danko Jones, Leo Rising

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On this show I do show reviews from and audio comments from Eric the RnR Pleeb, Tim Smith the Rock n Roll Runner, Chris Capelle, the Rock n Roll Copywriter, Michael Street the Rock n Roll Exterminater and a Rant of the week from Jonathan Travers. 

Music by 

Tuk Smith
Razorbats
Foreigner
Michael Monroe 

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On this Thanksgiving episode I meet Harold Naideau, who tells some great Kiss , Plasmatics and David Bowie stories.

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On this Thanksgiving episode I meet Harold Naideau, who tells some great Kiss , Plasmatics and David Bowie stories.

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