VH2 Presents Behind the Elevator Music - Smooch

We're excited and privileged to have a new guest joining us tonight! Maggie Campbell, aside from being a prog-rock aficionado, is the estate rum manager for Mount Gay, the world’s oldest operating rum distillery, located in Barbados. We’re also stoked to have a returning guest, and friend of the show, Paul Hletko, founder and master distiller of FEW Spirits in Evanston, IL. Listen in as we talk whiskey, rum and continue our discussion about progressive rock, with a focus on the band, Elecric Light Orchestra (ELO).Follow Maggie on Instagram at @halfpintmaggie and Paul at @paulmhletko.Check out our website, https://www.metalrockwhiskey.comAsk to join our Facebook Group, “Metal Rock Whiskey”.Follow us on Instagram @metal_rock_whiskey, @Theme song “The Whiskey Always Wins” performed by When Particles Collide.https://www.whenparticlescollide.comSong clips are used under the fair use act with no infringement intended.

It's the first part of our progressive rock series where we will dive into the history of the most influential bands in the prog-rock genre. On this episode we start with one of the earliest prog-rock bands, Yes! Who is "Yes"? Why should you care? Their catalog of music is so extensive you may know this band's music and not even realize it! We attempt to scratch the surface of the long and convoluted career of this band where the term "band" seems woefully inadequate!Ask to join our Facebook Group, “Metal Rock Whiskey”.Follow us on Instagram @metal_rock_whiskeyTheme song “The Whiskey Always Wins” performed by When Particles Collide.https://www.whenparticlescollide.comSong clips are used under the fair use act with no infringement intended.

On this episode of Metal, Rock & Whiskey we are very excited to have a special co-host and returning guest, Britt Lightning of Vixen, and Rock & Roll Fantasy Camp!Join us as we once again revisit our hair metal series and dive into a discussion about a metal band that hit the scene with a bang in 1989, "Skid Row"! What is it that makes them stand out from the crowd and why is Sebastian Bach's hair so magical? We will also do a deep dive into their first two albums "Skid Row" (1989) and "Slave to the Grind" (1991) and determine which one we think is superior. Ask to join our Facebook Group, “Metal Rock Whiskey”.Follow us on Instagram @metal_rock_whiskeyTheme song “The Whiskey Always Wins” performed by When Particles Collide.https://www.whenparticlescollide.comSong clips are used under the fair use act with no infringement intended.

With the tragic and recent death of "Foo Fighters" drummer, Taylor Hawkins, we decided it was high time that we dedicated an episode to this band! Join us for a discussion of one of the most exciting and popular rock bands of the late 90's and early 2000's. How exactly did the Foo Fighters come to be, and what makes them so special? We discuss this at length and try to decide which of their albums featuring Taylor Hawkins, are our favorites. As always, we manage to fit in a lively discussion about whiskey. Listen to find out more about the Foo Fighters as well as what's in our glasses! Cheers!Ask to join our Facebook Group, “Metal Rock Whiskey”.Follow us on Instagram @metal_rock_whiskeyTheme song “The Whiskey Always Wins” performed by When Particles Collide.https://www.whenparticlescollide.comSong clips and used under fair use with no infringement intended.

It's time to talk about all things awesome in the third episode of our birth year series! The year is 1984, when our very own "Whisky Obsessor", Matt, was born! 1984 was one of the most prolific years for hit music as well as entertainment in general. What makes this year so special? Join the MRW crew as we discuss the year's rock scene and more, including our memories (in Ed and Sailor's case anyway).Ask to join our Facebook Group, “Metal Rock Whiskey”.Follow us on Instagram @metal_rock_whiskeyhttps://www.whenparticlescollide.comSong clips copyrighted and used under fair use with no infringement intended.

Tonight, its part two of our birth year series and the MRW crew is revisiting 1973, the birth year of our very own Sailor! What was the rock music scene like in 1973? Who was hot? Who was just getting started? Who was over? Step back in time with us as we discuss this, and lots more, on this special episode of Metal, Rock & Whiskey.Ask to join our Facebook Group, “Metal Rock Whiskey”.Follow us on Instagram @metal_rock_whiskeyTheme song “The Whiskey Always Wins” performed by When Particles Collide.https://www.whenparticlescollide.comSong clips copyrighted and used under fair use with no infringement intended.

We're back for season four and our fifth year of podcasts! The MRW crew is paying homage to the birth years of our hosts and we're kicking off this series with Ed's birth year, 1970. What was the rock music scene like in 1970? Who was hot? Who was just getting started? Who was over? Step back in time with us as we discuss this, and lots more, on this special episode of Metal, Rock & Whiskey.Ask to join our Facebook Group, “Metal Rock Whiskey”.Follow us on Instagram @metal_rock_whiskeyTheme song “The Whiskey Always Wins” performed by When Particles Collide.https://www.whenparticlescollide.comSong clips copyrighted and used under fair use with no infringement intended.

It's our final episode of 2021! We're finishing out the year and season by covering one of the most successful rock bands of all time, The Eagles! We discuss the band's history, the controversies, and the solo careers of the band members. We also reveal our favorite songs and albums. Cheers!Ask to join our Facebook Group, “Metal Rock Whiskey”.Follow us on Instagram @metal_rock_whiskeyTheme song “The Whiskey Always Wins” performed by When Particles Collide.https://www.whenparticlescollide.comSong clips copyrighted and used under fair use with no infringement intended.

They've been called the most notorious elevator music band in the world, with several decades on the road touring half of the world. Setting fashion statements with their crocheted vests that would last a lifetime! Throughout the bands career, members Deuce Stooley, Green Persimmons, and Carl Lanley lived a roller coaster of a life! Now, the uncompromising and controversial story of Smooch the band. This is Behind the Elevator Music on VH2.

This episode has been long overdue. We are excited to FINALLY be dedicating a show to the hair metal/rock band, Vixen! We will discuss the origins and career of this all female band who got their start in the early 80's and is still rocking today! The discussion will, of course, culminate in a battle of albums: "Vixen" (1988) vs. "Rev it Up" (1990).Of course it wouldn't be a complete episode without a lively discussion about whiskey! Find out what's in our glasses as Sailor finally ends her dry spell.Apologies in advance for some sound quality issues. Sailor is still hard at work getting the acoustics of her new studio dialed in!Ask to join our Facebook Group, “Metal Rock Whiskey”.Follow us on Instagram @metal_rock_whiskeyTheme song “The Whiskey Always Wins” performed by When Particles Collide.https://www.whenparticlescollide.comSong clips copyrighted and used under fair use with no infringement intended.