Allen "Big Al" Tate – Husband, father, musician, podcaster, radio DJ, sound engineer, IT professional, and all around nice guy.

Rock and Pop Classics from the 80s (Volume 01)

July 22, 2025

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Originally scheduled for broadcast on Saturday, July 12, this episode of Big Al’s Rockin’ Radio Show had to be postponed at the last minute to July 19. In this episode, I played rock and pop classics from the 1980s. i played some great songs from Huey Lewis and the News, Bryan Adams, Hall and Oates, Duran Duran, the Eurythmics, Stevie Nicks, Phil Collins, Loverboy, The Cars, and so much more.

Mixcloud Link: https://www.mixcloud.com/A2ZRadio/rock-and-pop-classics-from-the-80s-with-big-al/

Bonus Mixcloud Link to a previous show I did with other 80s pop tunes: https://www.mixcloud.com/A2ZRadio/2023-08-20-80s-pop-hits-on-big-als-hit-and-run-show/

Chandler Mogel of Double Vision

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July 21, 2025

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In this conversation, Chandler, a member of the Foreigner tribute band Double Vision, discusses their new album of original material, which was released on July 11th. The band’s journey into original music was driven by their goal to establish Double Vision as a benchmark for tribute bands, with half of the album co-written by a Swedish songwriter. Chandler explains their approach to balancing tribute shows with original work, discusses the challenges of competing with the original band Foreigner, and shares insights about their performance style and online presence.

Double Vision (The Tribute): DOUBLEVISIONTHEBAND.COM
Double Vision (The Artist): DOUBLEVISIONTHEARTIST.COM

YouTube: https://youtu.be/3uvmiKLLw2Y

Spotify: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/bigalrocks/episodes/Chandler-Mogel-of-Double-Vision-e35pmkm

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Kris Keller of Black Note Graffiti

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July 14, 2025

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Season 1, Episode 13: http://blacknotegraffiti.com

Black Note Graffiti’s Kris Keller discussed the band’s history, their latest album “Resist the Divide,” and musical influences in this conversation. The album’s theme revolves around life’s struggles and the importance of resilience, drawing from the band members’ personal experiences. Kris also shared details about their upcoming performance at the MileOfMusic.com Festival and hinted at future shows to be announced on their website.

YouTube: https://youtu.be/3DKt0rdGgSY

Spotify: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/bigalrocks/episodes/Kris-Keller-of-Black-Note-Graffiti-e35eask

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A Conversation with Rachel Lipsky

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July 7, 2025

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Season 1, Episode 12. Photo Credit: Denny Carr

Musician and songwriter Rachel Lipsky and I discussed her experiences with Armed Forces Entertainment tours and discussed her career in the music industry, including her songwriting process, challenges as an independent artist, and musical influences. She highlighted her work with the Charlie and Hazel Daniel Veterans and Family Center at MTSU and discussed upcoming music releases and dream collaborations.

Rachel’s Website: https://rachellipsky.com/

YouTube: https://youtu.be/ha7cFY74PzQ

Spotify: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/bigalrocks/episodes/A-Conversation-with-Rachel-Lipsky-e357eh2

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501 Essential Albums of the ’80s

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June 30, 2025

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This week I speak with author and editor Gary Graff about his recently released book “501 Essential Albums of the ’80s.” We discuss the process for creating this book, along with “501 Essential Albums of the ’90s,” including the challenges of selecting albums and organizing the content. The conversation also covers Gary’s career as a music journalist.

YouTube: https://youtu.be/AMiOmhPp0vs

Spotify: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/bigalrocks/episodes/501-Essential-Albums-of-the-80s-e34nj79

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