Poppcast #9:
In this very special episode, I talk with authors Jennifer Curry Compton, Allison Durham, Jon Glass and Dee Marling about their new book Occupancy 250: Fans, Bands and Fried Chicken: The Stories of Einstein A Go-Go. We discuss their first visits to Einstein’s, favorite concerts, bands that changed their lives, original concepts for the book, the process of publishing the book, the magic of the Einstein, the positive influence of the Faircloth family, future events for the book, and what they are up to now the book is complete.

Please visit their website to purchase the book: https://occupancy250.com/

Available locally in Jacksonville at Tiger Records, Chamblin's Bookmine and Bruiser Records.

Available on Amazon: https://amzn.to/48Qo2FF

Faircloth family photo: James Quine

Intro Song: “Seer” by Beggar Weeds

Poppcast is the official podcast of Popp Rock Shop, a company that specializes in custom audio cables, guitar effects and amplifiers, audio consulting, and the creation of educational content. Owner Joe Popp retired as the Technical Director of The Sonic Arts Center at CCNY in October of 2024 after 22 years of service. He is using his newfound freedom to create cool products, play music, and connect with music industry related people in Jacksonville and other areas of Florida. Please visit the following links:
Popp Rock Shop: https://www.popprockshop.com/
Joe Popp (band): https://open.spotify.com/artist/2iQszwrvCf9UbyGmZPSL3L

Poppcast #8:
Michael Ray FitzGerald and I discuss his early beginnings in music, moving around as a Navy brat, early musical influences, his extensive career in the music industry, reinventing himself as a writer, and Southern Rock in Jacksonville.

Please Visit Michael's Website: https://michaelrayfitzgerald.com/

To purchase Michael's books please click the following links.

Jacksonville and the Roots of Southern Rock: https://amzn.to/40pW3e0 (Amazon)
Guitar Greats of Jacksonville: https://amzn.to/3C0ZNbz (Amazon)

Poppcast is the official podcast of Popp Rock Shop, a company that specializes in custom audio cables, guitar effects and amplifiers, audio consulting, and the creation of educational content. Owner Joe Popp retired as the Technical Director of The Sonic Arts Center at CCNY in October of 2024 after 22 years of service. He is using his newfound freedom to create cool products, play music, and connect with music industry related people in Jacksonville and other areas of Florida. Please visit the following links:
Popp Rock Shop: https://www.popprockshop.com/
Joe Popp (band): https://open.spotify.com/artist/2iQszwrvCf9UbyGmZPSL3L

Poppcast #7:
Steve Bauknecht and I discuss his early creative life, his participation as a drummer in well known Jacksonville bands: Blaine Crews Band, Evil Maracas, The Philters, Rock Hell Victory, his on again off again affair with the guitar, home recording, and songwriting.

His music can be heard with the Philters here: https://www.reverbnation.com/thefilters

And with Rock Hell Victory here: https://www.reverbnation.com/rockhellvictory

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Poppcast is the official podcast of Popp Rock Shop, a company that specializes in custom audio cables, guitar effects and amplifiers, audio consulting, and the creation of educational content. Owner Joe Popp retired as the Technical Director of The Sonic Arts Center at CCNY in October of 2024 after 22 years of service. He is using his newfound freedom to create cool products, play music, and connect with music industry related people in Jacksonville and other areas of Florida. Please visit the following links:
Popp Rock Shop: https://www.popprockshop.com/
Joe Popp (band): https://open.spotify.com/artist/2iQszwrvCf9UbyGmZPSL3L