Jonny’s Secret Stash

Jonny‘s Secret Stash - Ep 43 WSG Benny Piazza

Benny Piazza (aka Benny Boomba) is a drummer, guitar player, music teacher, and pyrotechnics expert.  He's the drummer for the Jack Whittle Trio, but loves playing with others.  All those roles and he still has time to write his own songs.  It was a pleasure getting to hang out with him and hear his original songs.  Keep it up Benny!

Jonny‘s Secret Stash - Episode 42 WSG Chuck Prophet

Chuck Prophet has been making music since he was 12 years old.  Originally from Orange County, California, he got his start with the psychedelic/desert rock band Green on Red in the early 80s. In 1990, he put out his first solo album, Brother Aldo, and began making music with his wife Stephanie Finch.  Chuck, Stephanie and his band the Mission Express are coming to the Acorn Theater in Three Oaks on October 28, 2021.

Jonny‘s Secret Stash - Episode 41 wsg Blake Vissing from Modern Vultures (and Co-host Adam Conley)

Blake Vissing is the lead vocalist, guitar player, and primary songwriter for the Modern Vultures (a Southwest Michigan based band that also includes Adam Conley, Dustin Lowe, and Matt Sypian).  In this interview, we discuss their new album, "Live(ry)71721" which was recorded live at the Livery in Benton Harbor, MI two months ago as well as their upcoming concept album.

Jonny‘s Secret Stash - Episoe 40 WSG Randy Rodgers

Randy Rodgers has been playing in bands in Harbor Country since he was 14.  He is presently the lead singer and rhythm guitar player for The Red Deluxe Band from Bridgeman, Michigan.  He and co-host Adam Conley are also members of the band Bone Naked who are reuniting to play one more gig at a private party.  Will Bone Naked play more shows? Check out our conversation.

Jonny's Secret Stash - Episoe 39WSG Dan Navarro

Dan Navarro is a singer/songwriter, voice over artist, and board member of SAG-AFTRA,  He played the first part of his career with his friend Eric Lowen in the band Lowen & Navarro.  Dan is schedule to play at the Acorn Theater on August 27, 2021 in what is expected to be an unbelievable show.   

Jonny's Secret Stash Episode 38 with Special Guest Marcus Safirt (Co-Host Adam Conley)

We are back after a pandemic induced hiatus (had to wait for Live Music to return).   Marcus Safirt is the lead singer, and keyboard and organ player from Stealin' The Farm.

Jonny's Secret Stash - Episode 37 with Special Guest Bill Bielby from The Newports

Episode 37 of Jonny's Secret Stash featuring Bill Bielby, bass player and founding member of the Newports.  Bill and friends formed The Newports in 1961 while Bill was in 8th grade in the South Suburbs of Chicago.  In 2014, after a long career in academia and sociology, Bill and friends "got the band back together" and have been kicking butt ever since (except for the pause created by the COVID-19 pandemic). Check them out at the Acorn Theater on July 3, 2020!

Jonny's Secret Stash - Ep. 36 with Special Guest Chloe Kimes

Episode 36 with Americana Singer/songwriter Chloe Kimes.  Check out her show with the Way Down Wanderers on March 27. 2020 at the Acorn Theater in Three Oaks, MI. and her new single coming out on February 21.

Jonny's Secret Stash - Ep. 35 with Special Guest Mark Mullins from Bonerama

Episode 35 with Mark Mullins from New Orleans based funk rock band Bonerama.  Check them out at the Livery on February 21, 2020.  Also, check out their latest single, "Empty World" with Michael McDonald; and their latest album, "Bonerama Plays Zeppelin".  Fantastic!

Jonny's Secret Stash - Ep. 34 wsg The River Rats

Episode 34 with special guests Meg Paulette, Travis Darnell, and Miguel Perez of Niles, Michigan based punk band the River Rats.