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The City's Backyard Ep 145 Singer/Songwriter BRUCE SUDANO: husband of late wife DONNA SUMMER talks about his new album, Talkin’ Ugly Truth, Tellin’ Pretty Lies, and his creative family! 41:45

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Years ago, on the iconic American Bandstand show, TV legend Dick Clark stuck a microphone in young Bruce Sudano’s face and asked, “What is your musical ambition?” The teen fans who filled the audience didn’t have to wait long for Bruce’s answer: “I want to perform in Madison Square Garden.” It happens that Sudano, then a member of a trio named Brooklyn Dreams, had already played in that fabled venue a few years earlier, opening with his band Alive ‘N Kickin’ for Eric Burdon and War. But in ways that were then beyond his imagination, he achieved much more than that one gig in the Garden. He continued to love playing live shows but his true passion quickly became songwriting. Back then, Sudano cultivated a style that combined pop and soul sensibility with jazz-worthy polish. Sudano’s journey provided ample inspiration for his new album Talkin’ Ugly Truth, Tellin’ Pretty Lies. It begins in Flatbush, where his father helped kindle his curiosity about music. “He used to have a jukebox route,” Sudano says. “He’d come home at the end of the week with a box of 45s. The thing that always intrigued me, even more than the singers and musicians, was the names under the title in parentheses – the songwriters.” His career in music began when he co-founded Alive N Kickin’. They released one hit single, “Tighter, Tighter,” which peaked at No. 7 on the Billboard charts in 1970. Tommy James (“Hanky Panky,” “Mony Mony,” “Crimson and Clover,” “I Think We’re Alone Now”) wrote the tune and co-produced the album. Sudano had written much of the band’s repertoire, but it was James’s mentorship that helped him to elevate his work. His focus intensified as his songs were picked up and recorded by some of the major artists of the day, including Dolly Parton, Reba McEntire and Michael Jackson with his brother Jermaine. But his most fruitful association dates from 1977, when Brooklyn Dreams was hired to provide background vocals for Donna Summer on her album I Remember Yesterday. In 1980, their relationship blossoming beyond the studio, Donna and Bruce married. The fusion of their professional and personal lives boosted each one’s creativity as they co-wrote her world-wide smash hit “Bad Girls,” as well as “Lucky,” “On My Honor,” “Can’t Get to Sleep at Night” and “Starting Over Again,” which Dolly Parton recorded and lofted to No. 1 on the Billboard Country Music Charts. Tragically, Donna succumbed in 2012 to cancer at age 62. Though shattered by her passing, Sudano understood that even in the depths of sorrow, seeds of creativity continue to grow. “Suddenly I was in a new situation,” he says. “I didn’t have Donna to write for anymore. I was at the age where I’m not gonna put another group together. Instead, maybe I could be the singer/songwriter that I didn’t take the opportunity to be before. Out of the deep hurt of the situation, I felt challenged to continue to be an artist. That’s an essential element, to continue to be challenged, to be forced to go to other places, to feel other things, to know you’re not stagnating.” This great loss in his life opened the door that led ultimately to a period of creative growth, releasing 6 albums and numerous singles in the last decade, and now Talkin’ Ugly Truth, Tellin’ Pretty Lies. For more log on to his website link below. https://www.brucesudano.com…

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The City's Backyard Ep 144 JACKIE "The Joke Man" MARTLING drops by again to chat about his comedy shows in Connecticut, New York, and New Jersey and the new TV show he will be on this May! 39:33

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Our friend Jackie "The Joke Man" Martling drops by the backyard of New York City to chat about his comedy shows in the tri-state area! We also catch up with him about his new role on a TV show called "The Better Sister" on Amazon Prime coming out in May 2025 where some of the scenes are shot from his house in Bayville, Long Island! You can also see Jackie live at The Suffolk Theatre in Riverhead, NY Saturday March 1st, The Stress Factory in Bridgeport on March 7th, Max's Es-ca in Staten Island, NY Friday March 14th, and Catch a Rising Star in Princeton, NJ on Saturday April 19th! For more info go to his website! https://www.jokeland.com…

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The City's Backyard Ep 143 Blues rocker SEAN CHAMBERS releases LIVE FROM DARYL'S HOUSE CLUB...Featuring The Savoy Brown Rhythm Section! 38:09

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SEAN CHAMBERS recorded his 9th album “LIVE FROM DARYL’S HOUSE CLUB” Featuring The Savoy Brown Rhythm Section on MAY 2ND 2024. The release is scheduled for FEBRUARY 28TH, 2025 The album consists mostly of Chambers’ past material as well as a few SAVOY BROWN songs. Florida born Sean Chambers began his career in the Blues back in 1998 when he toured with the legendary Hubert Sumlin as his guitarist and band leader until 2003. During Sean’s tenure with Mr. Sumlin, Britain’s own Guitarist magazine named Chambers as “One of the top 50 blues guitarists of the last century.” Sean Chambers and the members from Savoy Brown all became friends after playing a festival together in 2019. In 2023, shortly after the unfortunate passing of Savoy Brown’s founder & leader, Kim Simmonds, renowned guitarist and songwriter Sean Chambers teamed up with the Savoy Brown Rhythm Section consisting of Pat De Salvo on Bass, and Garnet Grimm on drums. Being that Savoy Brown and Chambers are on the same record label together, Quarto Valley Records, this change made sense and felt right to all three musicians. Kim Simmonds was in full support and gave the three his blessings shortly before his passing on December 13th, 2022. These three accomplished musicians have come together to create what is undeniably one of the most entertaining, and powerful musical trio’s on the scene today! Sean Chambers, along with Pat De Salvo & Garnet Grimm continue to tour together throughout the U.S., Canada and Europe. For more go to his website! https://www.seanchambers.com…

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The City's Backyard Ep 142 Guitarist ANDY ALEDORT, who played with DICKEY BETTS and is in the ALLMANS tribute FRIENDS of THE BROTHERS who are on tour now with NY, NJ, and CT area dates! 41:50

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Andy Aledort is widely known for his transcriptions, instructional columns and DVDs and has also toured throughout the last two decades with Dickey Betts and the Jimi Hendrix Tribute. Andy’s latest album is In A Dream , featuring five originals and covers of Jimi Hendrix’s “Pali Gap,” Cream’s “Lawdy Mama” and Albert King’s ‘Can’t You See What You’re Doing To Me.” The album has garnered incredible reviews from today’s most respected players: Warren Haynes says, Andy’s playing his ass off as always and the guitar sounds are great. I love the harmonized slide guitars on ‘Hymn,’ and I’m digging the jazzier tunes too. And on ‘Moonwaves,’ he’s mixing Hendrix and Zappa vibes. I dig it!” Joe Satriani state, “Nice playing all over this album! ‘Pali Gap’ sounds killer and ‘Moonwaves’ is awesome! And Steve Vai adds, “‘In A Dream’ reveals Andy’s authentic love of blues and it shines through in the atmosphere he created. He is burning an old torch in a new way and it works. It’s great to have a record like this that captures that authenticity.” In A Dream is available from Long Song Records . https://andyaledort.com/ https://friendsofthebrothersband.com/…

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The City's Backyard Ep 141 SAXOPHONIST JIMMY CARPENTER drops by to chat about his area dates in New York and New England! He will be playing with Mike Zito and The Blood Brothers and even actor BILL… 28:59

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S axophonist, singer-songwriter, arranger, and Gulf Coast Records recording artist, Jimmy Carpenter is on a roll! He is coming to play this area! For area dates and venues click on the website: https://jimmycarpenter.net/tour-dates Jimmy won the 2021 and 2022 Blues Music Award for Best Instrumentalist/Horn . And he is now a Grammy-Winning Composer , for a composition he contributed to the New Orleans Nightcrawlers’ winning album, Atmosphere . Recently, Gulf Coast Records released Soul Doctor , the new studio album from saxophonist/singer-songwriter Jimmy Carpenter . Jimmy was excited to be invited to record on Gulf Coast Records , founded by his long-time friend and frequent collaborator, Mike Zito , and new friend Guy Hale . Soul Doctor is Jimmy Carpenter’s fourth solo project, produced by Jimmy and recorded in Las Vegas at Nonebody Studio 1 . Jimmy assembled a first-class group of musicians on Soul Doctor which features Jimmy Carpenter on saxophone and vocals, along with Cameron Tyler (drums/percussion/background vocals), Jason Langley (bass), Trevor Johnson (guitar), Chris Tofield (guitar/background vocals), Red Young (keys), Carrie Stowers (background vocals), and Queen Aries (background vocals). Soul Doctor also features special guest appearances by guitarist Nick Schnebelen on the track Soul Doctor , The Bender Brass : Doug Woolverton ( trumpet), and Mark Earley (baritone sax), and Al Ek on harmonica on Wrong Turn . Musician and Gulf Coast Records co-founder, Mike Zito also contributed guitar & slide on Wild Streak .…

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The City's Backyard Ep 140 Swedish Pop Singer EMELI DONDEY has a new single out called Lifta Blicken which we play plus we talk about her musical career! 23:15

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Singer Songwriter Pop Artist Emeli DonDey drops by from Stockholm, Sweden to check into The City's Backyard to tell us about her musical career and her inspirations to become a singer! She has a new single out called Lifta Blicken! We play it on this episode! Does she sound like ABBA? You decide! We love her Swedish accent and her new song! Follow Emily on social media! https://www.facebook.com/a7essi…

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The City's Backyard Ep 139 CORKY LAING from MOUNTAIN talks about the iconic classic rock song Mississippi Queen and his tour plans for 2025! 40:02

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Our guest is classic rock legendary drummer "Corky" Laing from Mountain! .....was born in Montreal Canada on January 26, 1948 as the youngest of five siblings.... formed a number of local bands with his best friend, George Gardos... ... lived the high life of rock ... was awarded with gold records...worked e.g. as the Vice President of Polygram, Canada (here signing Bootsauce)... was inducted to the Long Island Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2004 (doesn't appear there as they later found out that he is Canadian).... was awarded with the Bonzo Bash Legend Award in 2014. ... continues to perform, write and produce. (Here producing LVTR in Berlin, Germany with Gary Lyons.) To see Corky play live find out where here on the link below https://www.corkylaingworks.com/tour…

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The City's Backyard Ep 138 LEE ROCKER from THE STRAY CATS chats about his 2025 tour with local dates on the Cape in MASS, Rhode Island & New Jersey! Listen to find out if The Stray Cats will… 28:43

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Lee Rocker made his mark singing, playing, standing on, spinning and rocking his giant upright bass as a founding member of the Grammy nominated music group The Stray Cats. The Stray Cats sold over 10 million albums, garnered 23 gold and platinum certified records, and were music video pioneers of the MTV. The Stray Cats’ worldwide mega hits “Stray Cat Strut”, “Sexy and Seventeen” and “Rock this Town” have become a part of the fabric of rock and roll. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has included “Rock this Town” as one of the 500 most important songs in rock. Lee Rocker has been consistently touring, recording and performing around the globe since 1980 and has cultivated a fanatically loyal following of rockers, rebels and all types of music lovers. He is known for making his upright double bass appear as if it were a lightweight instrument as he spins, throws it about and stands on it during his high energy and fun concerts. In concerts Lee Rocker shares behind the scenes stories about his days and nights on the road and in the music business for the last 40 years. He rocks every town and leaves every audience cheering! For tour info click on Lee's website! https://leerocker.com/shows…

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The City's Backyard Ep 137 Steve Fossen Co-Founder/Original HEART Bassist has a new band with original member Michael Derosier known as HEART by HEART! 47:32

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On this episode of The City's Backyard Podcast we go out to Seattle, Washington to chat with Steve Fossen Co Founder and Original HEART Bassist about his days in HEART! Today Steve is in a new band called HEART by HEART! The Story of Heart By Heart The original rhythm section for Heart - one of classic rock’s most successful and revered bands - is still locked in and delivering those iconic songs as faithfully as possible, says bassist and co-founding member Steve Fossen (a member of Heart from 1969 to 1982), of his band Heart By Heart. Along with former Heart drummer Michael Derosier (1975-1982), vocalist Somar Macek, Lizzy Daymont on guitar, keyboards and vocals, and guitarist Chad Quist, Fossen says Heart By Heart is committed to playing the music with as much reverence and respect as possible. “Our mission is to perform the classic Heart music as faithfully as we can,” according to Fossen. Heart By Heart began organically as a duo when Fossen met vocalist Somar Macek in 2008. “We started out playing dinner parties, bistros and jam nights around town,” Fossen said of the musical pairing. By 2009, Fossen and Macek were a couple and have since married. “We were so in love, we decided to call the project Heart by Heart,” Fossen says. When booking agents began requesting a full band, Fossen welcomed the opportunity to once again play professionally with Derosier while sharing the stage with his new love, Somar. Heart By Heart presents a powerful, dynamic show that includes all the favorite Heart hits such as Barracuda, Straight On, Crazy On You and Magic Man, as well as deep album cuts that Heart fans will love. “We take the music very seriously,” said Fossen. “Ann and Nancy Wilson are rock’s premiere sisters, and with Heart By Heart, we respect and honor that music we made together.” Aside from regular repeat appearances around their Pacific Northwest home base, Heart By Heart has been touring the US since 2014, taking their show on the road to Performing Arts Centers, indoor and outdoor theaters, casinos, fairs and festivals. Fossen says that one of the most rewarding aspects of Heart By Heart is meeting with fans, who are encouraged to bring Heart memorabilia to shows for the Rock & Roll Hall of Famers to sign afterwards. “We have people coming up to us after shows with tears in their eyes,” he said. “They thank us for bringing back memories of those days. Somar and I started singing these songs out a pure love for the material, and now that we’ve branched out and are touring around the country, it’s really rewarding to talk to fans and hear their stories and memories.” For more click on the website! https://www.heartbyheart.com…

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The City's Backyard Ep 136 FLEETWOOD MACKED:The Ultimate Fleetwood Mac tribute coming to Long Island, CT, Delaware, PA, and NYC in 2025! 28:11

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Fleetwood Mac Tribute Band ~ Fleetwood Macked Fleetwood Macked the Ultimate Tribute to Fleetwood Mac is a New York based Fleetwood Mac Tribute Band. Hailed as the most authentic Fleetwood Mac tribute band in the U.S., much of the realism comes from the bands history. Husband and wife musical team Hillary and Michael (Stevie and Lindsey ) and friends Caroline, Jay, Phil and Andrew (Christine, John and Mick), that have made great music together in various incarnations finally all came together with their mutual love of Fleetwood Mac. All the members of Fleetwood Macked are and have always been professional, touring Rock musicians, which also adds to the authenticity of the sound of the band. Fleetwood Macked live brings the passion, depth, heart and the musicianship Fleetwood Mac's music requires. Whether performing the Rumours album in it's entirety or a decades show featuring Fleetwood Mac's hits from the 70's, 80's, 90's and today, every performance transports audiences to another time and place. Complete with costume changes, dialogue and video backdrops it a show not to be missed. If you are looking for the most authentic Fleetwood Mac Tribute Band, visit and like us on Facebook to stay up to date and keep in touch with the Fleetwood Macked family! https://fleetwoodmacked.com/tour…

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The City's Backyard Ep 135 THE LAKE SIRENS from Santa Monica, California chat about their third single called BLUE STAR NIGHT just in time for the Christmas season! 33:15

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The Lake Sirens are a community band of 5 women that are having the time of their lives singing together! Sande Alessi (Casting Director...owner of her own casting company in LA) Shannon Ggem (award winning interior designer with a career spanning two decades) Gina Marcione (caterer for the stars and owner of Blue Table wine and cheese bar with deli) Windy Wagner (Professional Singer, seasoned session vocalist) Sharon Woods! (CEO of ITS Inc. a nature enthusiast at heart) All of these lovely women live within a few houses of each other around a little lake in the Santa Monica Mountains. They started singing around a camp fire then it grew from there, singing backup on Jesse’s Girl for Rick Springfield at a house party… and then things started getting fun! Blue Star Night is their 3rd single and first Christmas song. Be sure to check out their other two songs called Hard and David Bowie streaming platforms! They rock! The Lake Sirens have performed at Jazzfest in front of 24,000 people singing back up for Anders Osborne and sang on his new record too. Check out the youtube sizzle reel which gives a visual of the band in action having fun! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Az939mZg-CY…

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The City's Backyard Ep 134 Executive Director LOU URSONE from CURTAIN CALL Theatre in Stamford, CT talks about the new shows coming in 2025! 33:17

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On this episode we talk with Executive Director Lou Ursone from Curtain Call about theatre and shows in 2025! CURTAIN CALL: A THEATRE COMMUNITY As Stamford’s longest-running and only year ’round, nonprofit producing theatre company, we are proud to offer 10 to 12 (or more) full-scale productions each year in our two venues: The Kweskin Theatre and The Dressing Room Theatre. Professionally managed but primarily a volunteer organization, Curtain Call is the proud recipient of: . The Governor’s Award for Excellence in Culture & Tourism An ACE Award from the Cultural Alliance of Fairfield County Has been named the area’s Best Local Theatre 10 years in a row. For more info > https://www.curtaincallinc.com…

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The City's Backyard Ep 133 We chat all things Tom Petty with FREE FALLIN The Tom Petty Concert Experience! Coming to The Oakdale Theatre in Wallingford, CT January 11th! 30:00

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WE chat with Mark Larson from FREE FALLIN The Tom Petty Concert Experience, about their Saving Grace Tour 2024! We chat about TOM PETTY and his music, the Petty Park in Florida where Free Fallin played at the dedication of the park, the people connected to Tom, the new museum and the show coming to The Oakdale Theatre in Wallingford January 11th! For more info on Free Fallin check out their website: https://www.freefallin.us To buy tickets to the Oakdale Theatre January 11th log on to their website: https://www.oakdaletheatre.com…

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The City's Backyard Ep 132 Entrepreneur/Author/Actor SAL MARINO "Renaissance Man" talks about how he found a medication that saved his life and how he was part of a web commercial for it and now… 27:14

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Sal Marino is an Entrepreneur/Author/ and most recently got a role as an Actor portraying none other than himself! Sal owned Kartele Cellular Phone regional retail chain in the 90's! He sold cell phones with his own company throughout Connecticut! Imagine that! Sal recently in the last ten years has become an author writing funny short books about dating in midlife and older....but then he suddenly got sick and almost thought he was dying! No one knew what was happening with Sal including himself until finally it was his doctor that put him on a certain medication! He tells the story here...no this is not an infomercial...but a real story of Sal and his journey! Sal is now back to himself doing what he loves...listen here! To see Sal and his son in action click on the link and scroll down! https://www.hcmrealtalk.com/real-hcm-stories#backgroundcontainer-c3d864e922…

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The City's Backyard Ep 131 Actor JIM CONROY drops by from New Jersey to talk about the world of acting from doing voice overs to on camera work! You may recognize Jim from the TD Ameritrade spots… 38:29

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Jim Conroy is an Actor/Writer/Producer. His 20+ years in the industry runs the gamut from Voice Overs featured in commercials, cartoons, animated film and video games, to On Camera work in film, television, commercials and interactive gaming. He was recently seen as Agent Jack Wagner on the CBS hit series FBI. His work for “Fetch! With Ruff Ruffman” on PBS has garnered Jim five Emmy Nominations over the 100 episode series. Jim is currently featured in the new Disney animated series PRIMOS. Other recent credits include the Max Animated Series Jellystone, where he voices the roles of Huckleberry Hound and Captain Caveman, Dee & Friends in Oz (Netflix), Alma’s Way (PBS), Bea’s Block (Max), Big City Greens (Disney) and The Cuphead Show (Netflix). He’s currently working on other animated projects for Disney Junior (ROBOGOBO), Netflix (DEVIL MAY CRY) and a future animated series for Build-A-Bear (KABU). Check out Jim's commercial with Lionel Richie! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hg-8iZwBEWA Here is Jim in an AT&T spot https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7mY07YgEyf8…

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