Coasters Optional

My Reaction: Black Crowes & Jimmy Page Re-Release ‘Live at the Greek’!

I just did a quick reaction video to the exciting announcement that the Black Crowes and Jimmy Page are re-releasing their iconic “Live at the Greek” album! In this video, I share my thoughts on what this means for fans, the legacy of the original release, and why I’m so hyped for this re-release. Watch along, and let me know what you think in the comments below. Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell icon for more music reaction videos!

Concert Chronicles: Mötley Crüe & Guns N’ Roses – pt 01

Welcome to the first episode of Concert Chronicles, where I take you back to my very first concert experience on November 22, 1987. In this two-part episode, I’ll dive into the night when Guns N’ Roses opened for Mötley Crüe, sharing my personal memories, the wild energy of the crowd, and what it was like seeing two legendary bands in their prime. From the raw intensity of Guns N’ Roses to the over-the-top spectacle of Mötley Crüe, this show was an unforgettable introduction to live rock and roll. Tune in for the stories, the music, and the moments that made it all unforgettable.

30 Years Later: The Grateful Dead Show That Changed Everything

Join me and my good friend Jeremy as we take a trip down memory lane to the life-changing Grateful Dead concert we attended on October 6, 1994, at The Spectrum in Philadelphia. Just a few months into our freshman year at Penn State, we barely knew each other—but that night cemented a friendship and sparked a lifelong love for live music. We’ll share the wild story of our all-night road trip, the unforgettable experience of taking psychedelics at set break, and how introducing Jeremy to the Dead opened up a whole new world of music for him. Thirty years later, we’re still talking about that show and how it shaped our lives. Tune in for stories of friendship, music, and the magic of the Grateful Dead scene.

Phish 1997: Join me one this ride through one of the band's best years

In this episode of "Coasters Optional," I'm taking you on a personal journey through Phish's incredible year of 1997. This was a time when the band embraced a new, funkier sound during their European tours and brought that energy back to the States for some unforgettable summer and fall shows. I'll share my own experiences from the year I took off from Penn State to dive deep into the Phish scene, including highlights from their intimate European gigs and the legendary U.S. tours that followed. Join me as we explore how 1997 changed Phish's music forever and left a lasting impression on fans like me.

Bob Dylan and the Band 1974 Live Recordings - Reaction!

In this first ever news reaction version of the Coasters Optional podcast, I talk about the announcement of the Bob Dylan and the Band complete 1974 live recordings box set. I talk about the amazing scope of the box set and a little bit of background on the 1974 tour and the previous live album "Before the Flood"