Podcast – Allen "Big Al" Tate

Gene Simmons Band Concert Review with Bryan Harris

May 5, 2025

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Visit Gene’s Website: https://www.genesimmons.com/

My concert buddy Bryan Harris and I discuss our recent trip to Beaver Dam, Kentucky, to see The Gene Simmons Band with openers The Iron Maidens. We also shared our thoughts on the venue (Beaver Dam Amphitheater), each band’s set list, as well as Gene’s music career and merchandise sales.

YouTube: https://youtu.be/6C-O9RW6SPk

Spotify: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/bigalrocks/episodes/Gene-Simmons-Band-Concert-Review-with-Bryan-Harris-e32drua

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Alan Rueda of Stone Whiskey at ROCKNPOD 2025

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April 29, 2025

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While at Nashville ROCKNPOD 2025, I took a few minutes and spoke with Alan Rueda of Stone Whiskey. He spoke a little about their second album “Scream for Rock,” music videos on their YouTube page, musical influences, their upcoming show in June at the “Leather and Lace Festival” in Sparta, NC, and a potential 2026 event.

YouTube: https://youtu.be/XVXhvczQZVo

Spotify: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/bigalrocks/episodes/Alan-Rueda-of-Stone-Whiskey-at-ROCKNPOD-2025-e325gak

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2025 ROCKNPOD Recap with Bushy

Big Al

April 21, 2025

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Find Bushy’s Podcast here: https://nateatchison75.podbean.com/

This week I had a chat with Nate “Bushy” Atchison from “The Plug Podcast” about our experiences at the recent ROCKNPOD Expo in Nashville. Bushy praised the event’s organizer, Tracy McAndrew, for her successful first time in charge, while I praised the Christine Perry, who continues to do excellent work organizing the volunteers who work behind the scenes to keep things running seamlessly. We also discussed our podcasting and radio DJ activities, highlighting our passion for music and broadcasting. Bushy expressed surprise and delight at meeting Tiffany, a celebrity he had admired since his teenage years. He also mentioned that Tiffany was there to sell her clothing brand, Radical Reds, and was very friendly and accommodating.

YouTube: https://youtu.be/Ke9G0G_552Q

Spotify: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/bigalrocks/episodes/2025-ROCKNPOD-Recap-with-Bushy-e31qe9v

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Courtney Cronin at ROCKNPOD 2025

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April 15, 2025

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Catching up with Courtney Cronin at the Nashville ROCKNPOD.

I spoke briefly with comedienne Courtney Cronin at the recent RockNPod Expo in Nashville, TN. We talked a little about one of my TikTok videos gaining 23,000 views while the next one only received a few. Courtney shares about her dog, Rainey, while I talked about my dog, Buddy, and the challenges of dog-proofing my home. Courtney discussed some upcoming LA shows as well as the upcoming Mountain Music Festival. The conversation touches on my dad jokes on TikTok and Courtney’s preference for writing over performing. We close out the conversation humorously discussing microphone covers and promotional items from past events.

Here’s the TikTok video we were talking about: https://www.tiktok.com/@allentaterocks/video/7486849429002046766

YouTube: https://youtu.be/YFVpGQEmp1c

Spotify: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/bigalrocks/episodes/Courtney-Cronin-at-ROCKNPOD-2025-e31j1kr

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Menace Guitars

Big Al

April 7, 2025

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Kevin Minnis, founder of Menace Guitars, shared his journey into guitar building, discussing his influences, techniques, and personal experiences. He emphasized the importance of learning from mistakes and encouraged others to pursue their passions in instrument crafting. The conversation concluded with plans for Kevin to lend Allen a prototype bass guitar and give him feedback as a musician.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/menaceguitars

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/menace_guitars/

YouTube: https://youtu.be/i6SYgqUUJaE

Spotify: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/bigalrocks/episodes/Menace-Guitars-e30vn84

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