Hounddog Radio

Chris & Eric Rate Some Records

Eric Jefferson welcomes back the multi-talented Chris McKay [https://chrismckay.bandcamp.com/] for a "record review" show! Chris and Eric examine the following five classic albums from the 1970s and give a comprehensive critique of each. 1. Elvis Costello – My Aim is True 2. Led Zeppelin – Presence 3. Neil Young & Crazy Horse – Rust Never Sleeps 4. History: America’s Greatest Hits 5. KISS – Alive II There’s also a brief, impromptu discussion on Journey’s early-'80s Escape and Frontiers albums.

Brett Talley

Eric Jefferson welcomes Philadelphia-based artist Brett Talley back for a second time! Brett's outstanding guitar and production work with both IKE and The Caulfields has been played and profiled on Hounddog Radio in the past. This time, though, Brett's here to talk about his brand-new (and excellent) solo album, Nonlinear [https://bretttalley.bandcamp.com/album/nonlinear]. In addition to Brett's ongoing solo career, work with IKE, and work with The Caulfields, he also performs as lead guitarist and secondary vocalist in the well-known Philadelphia cover band Bangarang [https://www.facebook.com/bangarangmusic]. https://bretttalley.bandcamp.com/ [https://bretttalley.bandcamp.com/]

Alice Leon

Eric Jefferson talks with singer/songwriter Alice Leon. Alice has enjoyed a regional following in the northeastern US for years, and has recently made virtual connections with folks from literally all over the world with her online shows from "The AL Cave [https://www.facebook.com/thealsmusic]."   Alice is also the founder of TheSongs4u.com [http://www.thesongs4u.com/], a fantastic organization that brings music and songwriting development workshops to children from all walks of life. Making her home in New York, Alice is a multi-instrumentalist who has shared the stage with Bruce Springsteen, Jon Bon Jovi, Melissa Etheridge, John Eddie, and many more.http://www.aliceleon.com/ [http://www.aliceleon.com/]

Andy Liechty

Georgia singer/songwriter Andy Liechty joins Eric Jefferson to talk about Andy's recorded music, adapting to life as a working musician in the COVID era, and what he's working on these days. We also play some studio tracks from each of his two albums. Originally from Chattanooga, TN, Andy is a multi-instrumentalist performer whose music draws from a wide variety of influences, ranging from Hank Williams to Waylon Jennings to Elvis Presley to Pearl Jam to Neil Young. Folks in the Atlanta, GA area may know Andy even more as a longtime open-mic host in the area.http://www.andyliechty.com/ [http://www.andyliechty.com/]

Cliff Hillis

Known for his upbeat brand of literate and memorable tunes, Cliff Hillis has established himself as one of the leading songwriters in pop/rock music today. His music evokes the sunny pop of the '60s & '70s and has garnered national radio airplay. Rising to the challenge of collaborating with his band during the COVID-19 pandemic, Cliff, along with co-producer / musician Greg Maragos (Smash Palace, In The Pocket) and drummer Pat Berkery (War On Drugs, Clap Your Hands Say Yeah, Pernice Brothers) embraced the creative power of technology to completed their newest release, Life Gets Strange [https://cliffhillis.bandcamp.com/album/life-gets-strange-ep?fbclid=IwAR13dYM6u0h-_KFY2hyBGN2DWgpDz3Q6fF9hmhhV8vvqDCm0pGeA8FnAnE0], while remaining socially isolated. It was released in November 2020. In addition to his outstanding solo music, Cliff has co-written with critically acclaimed songwriters such as Danny Wilde (The Rembrandts), Rhett Miller (Old 97's), and troubadour Dan Bern. Cliff has also toured the world as a performer with numerous bands, such as: The Orchestra (featuring ELO former members), Patty Smyth & Scandal, Starbelly, US Rails, The Hooters’ David Uosikkinen’s In the Pocket, and Smash Palace. http://www.cliffhillis.com/ [http://www.cliffhillis.com/]