Derringer Discoveries - A Music Adventure Podcast

Team Derringer is back with a bang! In this episode, Laura, Alton, and Paul take you on a wild ride through the music scene without a featured artist or guest host. Instead, they spotlight three amazing acts that have recently landed on their radar!

First up, we have the Swedish sensation, The Tallest Man on Earth. Spoiler alert: he's not actually the tallest man on earth, but his talent sure is towering! Next, they chat about Pene...

Regardless of one's opinion about Bob Dylan's voice and musicianship, he is an undisputed legend with an extensive catalog of classic songs that continue to be covered by just about every artist in every genre on this planet. In the wake of "A Complete Unknown," the impressive new movie about Dylan, the legend has reached new heights with a new audience, and everybody wants a piece of the Dylan pie, including us!

We are Team Derrin...

Oasis, the iconic English rock band, was formed in Manchester in 1991. Led by the Gallagher brothers, Liam and Noel, they became one of the defining acts of the Britpop genre. Their debut album, Definitely Maybe (1994), was a massive success and became the fastest-selling debut album in British history at the time. They followed this with (What's the Story) Morning Glory? (1995), which became one of the best-selling albums of all t...

Do you enjoy Post Malone's music? Up until the recording of this episode, co-host Paul Derringer was not a fan! However, special guest Skylar Green managed to change Paul's mind! If you are not a Post Malone fan, listen to this episode and perhaps Skyler will change your opinion too. [You should still listen even if you are a fan of Post Malone!]

Everyone knows that Post Malone is one of the top recording and performing artists in ...

Aside from being fantastic artists, musicians, and performers, do you know what Nigel Olsson, Bernie Taupin, Dee Murray, Davey Johnstone, and Gus Dudgeon had in common? If you guessed that they all were integral to Elton John's fame and fortune, then you're right. If your guess landed a little off the mark (and even if it didn't), then this episode is for you!

Listener and good friend of the Derringer Discoveries podcast, Dave Prin...

In this episode, recording artist and friend of the podcast, Patrick Oxsener from The Netherlands, joins Team Derringer to share his Top Five favorite songs by Sir Paul McCartney. In the process, Oxsener dips into The Beatles catalog.

Oxsener is the lead singer of the rock band Herb's Excellent Adventure, also from The Netherlands. He brings his enthusiasm for Paul McCartney's music to what promises to be an exciting countdown.

Aft...

Formed in 1964, The Who's original lineup has been hailed as one of the most influential rock bands of the 20th century. Their seminal albums - Tommy (1969), Who's Next (1971), and Quadrophenia (1973) - cemented their status as rock 'n' roll legends. The band's drummer, Keith Moon (23 August 2046 - 7 September 1978), is often celebrated as the greatest drummer in rock history, with his dynamic drumming still earning acclaim from cr...

Attention, dear listeners! This episode carries a few advisory warnings. We're delving into content that features a song peppered with a spicy word or two and discussions that may not be appropriate for a younger audience. It's not exactly "shield your grandma's ears" material, but it's certainly not kindergarten fare. Consider this episode to have a "PG-13" rating—there's a bit of mischief, but all in good fun. Our squeaky-clean r...

Carole King stands out as one of the most talented songwriters of her era. Not only is she a gifted performer in her own right, but her music has also been coveted by superstars such as James Taylor and Aretha Franklin. Her compositions have remained timeless, enjoying widespread popularity for over five decades. Boasting more than 5 million monthly listeners on Spotify alone, the enduring attraction of Carole King's music is evide...

FEATURED ARTIST

Independent recording artist, singer/songwriter, producer, and musician, Lina Cooper, joins Team Derringer from her Los Angeles studio to talk about her music, her lyrics, and her experience participating in the recent Planting for the Future livestream concert. 

Lina was born and raised in the country of Ukraine. When she was 17, she moved to the US. Now she pursues her music career in Los Angeles, California, alon...

FEATURED ARTIST

Michael Daughtry, Billboard charting adult contemporary recording artist, singer/songwriter, music coach, mentor, and punctual carpool dad joins Team Derringer from the Durham/Fayetteville area of North Carolina, US for this Planting for the Future episode.

Michael will be one of nine featured artists from three continents performing at the Planting for the Future Livestream Concert on October 5, 2024.

Michael's per...

FEATURED ARTIST

In this episode, Team Derringer features At the Starlight, a South Florida-based indie rock quartet with members hailing from Cuba, Israel, Puerto Rico, and the state of Montana!

The band At the Starlight derived their name from a song lyric by another group, which goes, "Throwing rocks at the starlight." The guitarist, Dari, was fond of the phrase and proposed it to the other band members—Anabel, Jino, and Jeremy—w...

PLANTING FOR THE FUTURE

Dan Friedman, a full-time environmentalist, part-time musician, and fan of Derringer Discoveries, has established and coordinated a worldwide livestream concert scheduled for October 5, 2024, from 12 PM to 10 PM ET. This event, titled the "Planting for the Future Livestream Concert," is part of his Green Music Program, a non-profit organization.

The Green Music Program is a volunteer-led effort whose mission...

PLANTING FOR THE FUTURE

Dan Friedman, a recording artist and fan of Derringer Discoveries, has established and coordinated a worldwide livestream concert scheduled for October 5, 2024, from 12 PM to 10 PM ET. This event, titled the "Planting for the Future Livestream Concert," is part of his Green Music Program, a non-profit organization.

Access to the full virtual concert is available with a donation of just $10 (US). The Green Mu...

PLANTING FOR THE FUTURE

Dan Friedman, a recording artist and fan of Derringer Discoveries, has established and coordinated a worldwide livestream concert scheduled for October 5, 2024, from 12 PM to 10 PM ET. This event, titled the "Planting for the Future Livestream Concert," is part of his Green Music Program, a non-profit organization.

Access to the full virtual concert is available with a donation of just $10 (US). The Green Mu...

PLANTING FOR THE FUTURE

Dan Friedman, a recording artist and fan of Derringer Discoveries, has established and coordinated a worldwide livestream concert scheduled for October 5, 2024, from 12 PM to 10 PM ET. This event, titled the "Planting for the Future Livestream Concert," is part of his Green Music Program, a non-profit organization.

Access to the full virtual concert is available with a donation of just $10 (US). The Green Mu...

Blending rock, country, power-pop, and indie-rock, the Portland, Oregon-based duo Fox and Bones joins Team Derringer (Laura, Alton, and Paul) to discuss the stories behind their songs, life on tour, and the daily challenges of succeeding in the modern music industry. Comprising talented singer-songwriters Sarah Vitort and Scott Gilmore, Fox and Bones have released four albums filled with soulful, deeply relatable indie-rock treasur...

How much do you know about Tame Impala?

In this episode, Team Derringer (Laura, Alton, and Paul) interview US-based recording artist Agaaze on how he was inspired by Australian recording artist Tame Impala who, according to Spotify, is one of the Top 200 recording artists in the world!

Join us as we countdown Agaaze's Top Five Favorites Songs (so far) by Tame Impala a/k/a Tame a/k/a Kevin Parker.

How many of Tame's songs do you kno...

In this episode, Team Derringer interviews rock legend Elliott Murphy who has been a fixture on the music scene for over 51 years. Elliott is not just a rock musician; he's also a novelist, record producer, singer-songwriter, journalist, and actor. 

From his residence in Paris, France, where he lives with his wife Françoise, Elliott entertains Team Derringer (and our listeners) with tales of his early days as a musician from Long I...