Records & Rockstars

Another episode in the recurring theme, going quarter by quarter through 1976 with part 2 this time featuring classic albums out in April, May and June ‘76, plus one delicious leftover from that March. Everyone from The Stones and their funkiest album, to the career accelerating double album from Bob Seger, RAMONES, Kim Mitchell's legendary band with a comment from Max Webster High Class Author Bob Wegner, Aerosmith, B.O.C., Jeff Beck and his old singer, Rod Stewart, and more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The conclusion of the 4-parter featuring Debut Album Openers, that is first cuts from first sides from first albums, and we’re into bands beginning with the letters S-Z, with trips to Detroit's Cobo Hall, Pistols and Stooges, Patti Smith does Van Morrison, The Hip, Wilburys, U2, Van Halen and the song that set the stage for ZZ Top. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The 3rd in Jeff's 4-parter featuring Debut Album Openers, that is first cuts from first sides from first albums, and we’re into the Ps and Qs as we throwback with Tom Petty, Police, Pretenders, Queen, Ramones, REM, Rolling Stones and more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The 2nd in Jeff's 4-parter featuring Debut Album Openers, that is first cuts from first sides from first albums, and we’re into bands beginning with the letters K through O this time, as we trip back to the best court in the land with Robert Fripp's enigmatic British band, and rip Zeppelin, Max Webster, Massive Attack, and separate the art from the artist who comes with rock's ultimate stranglehold, and more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The beginning of Jeff's four-part series featuring Side One Cuts One, that is nothing but select first songs from first albums, alphabetically by artist, and this time from the letters A - H, with everyone from AC/DC to The Band, Beatles to Jeff Beck, CS&N, Doors, Steve Earle, Peter Gabriel, and Jimi Hendrix. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The conclusion of Jeff's look at select songs that get right to the point, in revealing their titles in the opening vocal, from select artists and bands from the letters R to Zed, starting in the nineties, with Radiohead, and reflecting back to Part 1 in which it was revealed probably for the first time ever (we've not seen it anywhere before) how many Beatles songs start with the title and this time by comparison we’ll investigate how many times the Rolling Stones did it. The difference is BIG. Plus hear the last song Joey Ramone listened to in his lifetime, and two Neil Young songs he'd soften on over time, but we won't, and we'll head to Texas to learn the whereabouts of Jesus ;) See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Here's the 2nd of 3 parts of an alphabetical by artists investigation into select songs that in the first bit of vocal reveal their title. This time we're going from G to Q, with everyone from Genesis to Janis Joplin, Led Zeppelin, John Lennon, Marley, McCartney, Tom Petty and Queen. The music and the stories behind it, with Jeff Woods. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This is a triumph of rock music writing/performance/recording along with my conversation celebrating a favourite collection of music that’s available everywhere as of Friday May 1st 2026 as the Arlene and the People Onward Believer Deluxe Edition,Vocalist/keyboards/songwriter Arlene Paculan and guitarist/songwriter Kevin Dvorak join Jeff Woods for a 5 song preview including their cover that inspired Raine Maida of Our Lady Peace to respond with two words: “It’s beautiful”. It truly is. Hear the cover of NAVEED, and four more contemporary prog rock wet dreams, that also feature drummer Jan Bilek, and bassist Len Dvorak. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Here's a fun investigation of songs that in the first bit of vocal reveal their title. We're going alphabetically by artist and featuring select songs, this time between the letters A and F, including a deep dive into what is unquestionably one of the secrets to the Beatles songwriting success. Everyone from them to Bowie, JJ Cale, The Clash, The Coop, and more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

More hand-plucked gems from Jeff's collection, featuring everyone from Chris Cornell to Johnny Cash, Lee Harvey Osmond (Tom Wilson's alter ego) Black Dub (Daniel Lanois' project with Trixie Whitley), Zeppelin, Allman Brothers Band, Beatles, and Joe Jackson.It's all about the songs! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

"I am a DJ, I am what I play", said David Bowie. And so this is that, untethered by era, with songs from the sixties, seventies, eighties, nineties, and 2000s, in this recurring theme that gets started with everyone from Big Star to Beatles. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The you got your peanut butter in my chocolate scenario has similarly worked wonders, on occasion, with songs. And so this time, the best of rock’s mashups, with a couple of rock's best remixes too. Everyone from Beatles to Black Sabbath, James Brown, Green Day, Soundgarden, Nirvana, Johnny Cash, Stevie Wonder, Metallica, and Beautiful People. The podcast version of the radio episode. Enjoy! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This time it's rockstars other names. Not real names, but aliases. Starting with the one that begat The Ramones, and you won't believe your ears with some of these songs and the moonlighting that was going on in the 60s and 70s.   See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jeff takes you back to the break of 1976, and shines a light on the albums out in Jan/Feb/March, when Bowie was under the influence of Philly soul and German theatre, Genesis were on member lighter, The Doobies welcomed a new brother, and it was do or die for Thin Lizzy and RUSH, and more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Rock fans especially in Canada, and wherever the Max magic found its way into the ears and hearts of adults and universal juveniles alike, are in for a treat this time, as musician and author Bob Wegner joins Jeff Woods, and they are here for "a celebration!" That of the Kim Mitchell endorsed (he’s a contributor too) triumphantly cool Max Webster High Class, 448 page glossy coffee table book. In this 35 minute episode, the Max Webster expert and forever fan joins the Max super fan/follower supporter, sharing insights and highlights from the Max Webster music catalogue, and more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Come on a tour of American born music mostly, with an injection of the like-sounding swampy grooves of a rogue Canuck from Hamiton Ontario, in a hearty gumbo of music history that's been simmering inside of musicologist Jeff Woods' brain salad for months on end, and featuring some of his personal favourite artists from JJ Cale, to Little Feat, Doobies, CCR, and the Tony Joe White inspired Tom Wilson who prompted Bruce Springsteen to reflect on his song about the kind of music Jesus surely would have sang, if Jesus were that kind of rockstar. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jeff's back from a break and armed with stories about songs about big ones, brass ones, empty ones, burning ones, in an episode that flashes back to the roaring twenties, the summer of ‘69, the seventies, eighties, nineties and 2000s, with nothing but songs this time about bed. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jeff pays tribute to musical artists we lost in 2025, with the conclusion of this 2 parter. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jeff pays tribute to the legends we lost in 2025, with the first of 2 parts. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jolie is here to share her story and her songs, on record and live at Wild Woods Blue, in conversation with Jeff Woods. "Jolie Anastasia is a folk and Americana/Canadiana singer-songwriter whose music feels like a conversation around a fire—intimate, timeless, and rooted in the human spirit. With a voice that carries both tenderness and grit, she weaves stories of love, resilience, and belonging. From Ontario to open skies far beyond, Jolie’s melodies echo the traditions of the folk greats while carving her own path, balancing vulnerability with quiet strength. Her music invites you to slow down, listen deeply, and find yourself reflected in the poetry of her songs—like letters written from the soul to anyone willing to hear". Guitar in hand, Jolie is accompanied by guitarist/singer Braden Mahon. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Think Mel Tillis. But add rock records.

A whole lotta music and music history this time from classic albums out in April/May/June 1975,

Music from 7 of the 10 songs from the classic 1994 debut album from Jeff Buckley, in a 22 minute episode also featuring reflections of an artist singular in his sound and vision.

Two episodes in one! Parts 1 and 2 are combined in a 30 minute song by song retrospective look at Led Zeppelin's only double studio album, Physical Graffiti.

A second take at the rich history of rock artists happy every once in a while, to head to the country.

Jeff has adeptly managed to condense the influence on rock artists, of country music, to one hour, and this is the first half of the passionate investigation.

This is a must for fans of Van Morrison -- a dive into his first American recording sessions for Bang Records.

A retrospective look at records out in the first three months of '75. The first in a four-parter.

Life is what happens while you're busy making other plans, as John put it best, and this time, one more look at endings planned, and those that were not at all that. The music really hits in this conclusion of our look at Swan Songs.

Famous final scenes this time, in the 2nd of three parts celebrating endings -- some planned and others that would take fans completely by surprise.

From the ancient Greek and the metaphorical phrase denoting a final gesture, effort, or performance, select Swan Songs this time.

The swagger and artistry of Steve Earle in the spotlight this time!

Jeff pays tribute to the last man standing in the band known as the Band - Garth Hudson.

It's fun and oftentimes a revelation to go back and hear the original versions of songs that became famous in the hands of people that didn't write them or record them first. Come under the covers!

The second of our two part tribute to the music makers we lost in 2024.

A tribute in 2 parts to the music legends we lost in 2024.

Jeff's select classic albums of October, November and December 1974.

This episode is filled with songs featuring the trippy jet-like effect known as phase-shifting.

This time it's all in the way you hold your mouth, in an episode starring rock's talk box classics.

Let's get a bit weird with the opener to this 3 part mini-series that finds artists experimenting inventing, and innovating their way into rock history.

When you think of songs about the "day", we're betting that a couple that first come to mind are a couple that also came to JW. Here's a dozen or so and background to go with.

An episode about night songs because why not.

The episode title says it all. And some would title the album from which they came, the very same.

Nothing but Billys and Billies and Billy Joes this time.

Here comes the music and stories behind all the songs of Led Zeppelin in which you hear the mandolin.

A theme prompted by the ol' music industry adage, Don't Bore Us Get to the Chorus!

Part 2, the conclusion of our look at bands of brothers and bands of sisters features bands from the letters 'I' through zed. Zee for our American friends. Although the letters X, Y, and Z? Anyone? Enjoy your listen.

Part 1 is bands of brothers and bands of sisters from the letters A through H. Enjoy!

Jeff brings you the 3rd of 4th parts in the recurring theme of the classic albums of 1974.

He sings and plays his ass off with humility intact and a focus on songwriting. A collaborator with Tom Wilson, Colin James, and Jimmy Bowskill, Steve Marriner is one of those artists people love to work with, and he's a pleasure to talk with. Runs 29 minutes.

2 proper rock stars join Jeff with a 3 song performances, featuring 2 original songs and one scorching cover, it's Joan Smith and Tom Juhas.

Here's a treat for anyone who enjoys the stories behind the songs, followed by live performances amidst conversation which this time is a buoyant trip to the heart of Nickola Magnolia.

“Pure Energy and Rootsy-Blues Sass” says Music Ontario. With guitar in hand, and a brand new album just out, this is Madison's return to Records & Rockstars with stories and songs, both live and direct from the record.

It's taken 230 episodes to feature a live performance on the standup bass! Here comes the four man Calgary Alberta band Run the Plank.

The 2nd of Jeff's four part look at the classic albums of 1974, this time from April/May/June of '74.

She's such a lovely human, and one heckuva singer/songwriter and with guitar in hand Bernadette Connors sings and plays two songs alongside a sincerely warm and wonderful conversation with Records & Rockstars host Jeff Woods. Runs 19 minutes.

1994 was a banner year in music and in this 23 minute time capsule, Jeff hits on who, what, when, where and how.

Acclaimed drummer and long time member of Blue Rodeo, Glenn Milchem steps out from behind the kit, and with guitar in hand sings and plays two songs of his own, alongside a really fun, funny, heartful and music intensive conversation with Records & Rockstars host Jeff Woods.

From Jeff Woods' Wild Woods Blue Studio, Justin Rutledge picks up his guitar and plays a live performance of “Head for the Hills”. Runtime: 10 minutes

When an artist's insight, understanding, and empathy, matches their drive and their desire to create music in studio and on stage, it's magic. This is that, in 2 acoustic and 1 studio performance and conversation.

Multi-award-winning artist and songwriter Dani Strong, with two brilliant acoustic performances, stories, and for other artists - Dani's helpful dos and don'ts.

Here's 23 minutes with Angus Young of ACDC from late 1997 when he joined Jeff to unveil the Bonfire Boxed Set, and dig into his memories of legendary singer Bon Scott.

Carlos Santana opens up about Hendrix, Cocker, Cornell, Clive Davis and so much more.

This time, Jeff is joined in studio by a true Journeyman, and spirited rock 'n' blues singer/guitarist. Eric Schenkman's not only a fine purveyor of roots and blues and rock, he's a founding member of Spin Doctors.

This is the 2nd episode in the short-form recurring live-in-studio series, called "Performances", and this time starring a very smart, cool, young, and talent original artist from Toronto, named Delyn Grey.

It doesn't get more legendary than this - Jeff in conversation with 4 of rock's finest: Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Ronnie Wood, and Jeff Beck.

Conversation and fiery performances, as Toronto band Gregory Childs and Heart Lung join Jeff at Wild Woods Blue Studio.

My special guests series this time features Jimi Hendrix's sister, and Jeff Buckley's mother!

When it comes to rock's most renowned collaborators, Page & Plant are surely top 3, alongside Lennon/McCartney and Jagger/Richards.

This is the debut of a new short-form recurring live-in-studio series, called "Performances", and this time starring Miss Emily.

Everyone from Otis, to Eddie, MIchael Penn and Bryan Ferry, Oasis, Ben Harper and even the only Apple Records artist with the ONLY song on which more than two members of the Beatles, performed on another artist's recording.

The return of Toronto's lover/fighter soul man, Nelson Sobral, with guitar and stories.

Join Jeff for the first of a four part recurring theme, this time featuring nothing but albums out in the first 3 months of '74.

Come along for a condensed version of the weekly hour-long radio show - this time featuring select stories of perseverance.

When you consider that the 'old guy ' in the band was 52 (Roy Orbison) and the young one was 37 (Tom Petty) and they and the other three had a combined album output of more than a hundred albums, what other word than SUPER is there? The proof is in how much fun it sounded like they were having.

An episode merging rock and reggae, inspired by January 2024 trip to Jamaica's Music Mansion in Montego Bay.

The conclusion of Jeff's 3 part tribute to the artists we lost in 2023.

Part 2 in a heartfelt in-depth tribute to music legends we lost this year.

The first in a 3 part tribute to the artists we've lost in 2023.

Turns out there's THREE artists we lost in 2023, who came in '73 with classic albums, amidst an array of gems featured in this episode. Enjoy.

The conclusion of a new two-parter featuring some of rock's finest final cuts.

The first in a two-parter featuring some of Jeff's go-to famous final cuts.

Nickola Magnolia comes with her guitar, and she's ready to share music nobody has ever heard before, alongside some from her Jimmy Bowskill produced debut album of 2022 “Broken Lonesome”. Plus we'll spin her fall 2023 single “Hit and Run”, and dig into her unique story.

46 minutes of new ROCK from Drop Top Alibi, including studio and live performances recorded at Jeff Woods' Wild Woods Blue, where Records & Rockstars celebrates 200 episodes and counting!

The October 2023 death of Canadian actor Matthew Perry, got me thinking about our relationship to booze. Which leads to this podcast version of the weekly radio show, featuring rockstars on the wagon.

The conclusion of a 2-parter featuring songs that recall years.

The first of 2 parts featuring songs that in their titles or lyrics, recall years.

The first episode in a four part recurring theme, we've got LIVE if you want it!

'73 was a very fine year! We're into Q3 with albums from July, Aug, Sept that year.

Road trippin' this time with songs and stories about hotels and motels, with a playlist spanning the 1930s to the 2010s.

Give someone else some love, at the lead vocal microphone!

The first in a 2-parter featuring songs sung by someone in the band other than the lead singer.

“She's is the first artist about whom I felt so strongly. Her talent, words, and music move me like a hurricane” -- Bif Naked, says of Jeff's special guest this time, Toronto's Delyn Grey who brings out her left handed guitar and nails two performances of original songs, alongside two more of Delyn's songs from the studio.

Strong is exactly what she is. Strong voice, strong guitar playing, strong songwriting. Dani Strong joins Jeff with sheer buoyancy of story-telling and performances, plus cuts from her 3 albums so far including her fall 2023 album release.

This is such a strong album presented in an old-school radio special way, it's the World Album Premiere Special, of MOBIUS RADIO, from the fertile musical mind of Dylan Hennessy who invited me to contribute spoken word bits, intros and interludes. Enjoy!

This is a music fan's wet dream, if music from the 60s and 70s and 80s is your bag, because Bob Wegner has some of the best of the eras in his veins. He tells of his brushes with Queen, and Genesis, and RUSH, and more than those, his affinity for MAX WEBSTER, the classic Canadian band about whom he's written the definitive 400 page biography.

A words and music album premiere special with 45 minutes of Mike McCarthy and Jeff Woods, unveiling "Talk to Me".

The Kings are here, with new music and the “Always Off The Deep End” Special, featuring the single of the same name and more of their latest songs that sound as great as their timeless hit “This Beat Goes On/Switchin' To Glide”, It's a fantastic nearly hour of music and stories of a Toronto band who got signed to the Doors Los Angeles label, on their way to appearing on American Bandstand with Dick Clark and some 2,000 concert performances.

Jeff welcomes special guests Craig Smith and Ariana Dalie of Four Winds Music Fest for a preview of the July 14-16 2023 concert festival brought to you by The Happiness Mafia in partnership with Elephant Thoughts, at Riverstone Eco Retreat near the Town of Durham, Ontario.