Derringer Discoveries - A Music Adventure Podcast

Ever wonder who helps legendary musicians share their stories with the world? In this episode, Team Derringer (Laura, Alton, and Paul) chats with the incredible Anne Leighton, a top-tier music publicist, artist representative, poet, and public speaker from NYC. Anne pulls back the curtain on her fascinating career and gives us the inside scoop on what it’s like to work with some of the biggest names in music. She also shares tales ...

Dive into a legendary episode of Derringer Discoveries as Paul Derringer, Alton Derringer, and Dan Friedman (a.k.a. Dan Derringer) welcome the iconic Jim McCarty -- founding member and drummer of The Yardbirds and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee -- to the show. This episode unearths gripping stories behind the band's evolution and their pivotal role in shaping rock history, with Jim sharing insider tales and reflecting on 62 ...

Not a fork. Not a knife. Not a spork (though underrated). We’re talking Spoon -- the legendary indie rock band from Austin, Texas, that’s been stirring up perfect soundscapes since the early ’90s. With more than 1.3 million monthly listeners on Spotify, Spoon has slipped their sharp, stylish tracks onto the charts and even into movie so...

ALICE COOPER, the Godfather of Shock Rock returns! In this riff-soaked episode, Team Derringer welcomes lifelong Alice Cooper fangirl Kathy Derringer to trace the Godfather of Shock Rock from his Phoenix-area origins through his chart-smashing heyday.

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• The Band’s Wild Origin Story: From Phoenix high school act to the Earwigs, then Spiders, Nazz, and finally Alice Cooper. It’s a name this is as deceptively innoce...

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Get ready to celebrate the Piano Man’s incredible legacy! As Billy Joel faces treatment for normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH), Team Derringer jumps in with heart and humor. We’re thrilled to welcome 22-year-old singer-songwriter and pianist Max Weinman from Phoenix, Arizona, who not only looks like a young Billy but brings fresh insights into Joel’s music. Max reveals how he fell for Joel’s tunes, and surprises wi...

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What connects a 1969 cartoon band, a Grammy-winning lip-sync scandal, a Disney star's evolution, and Spotify's latest million-streaming mystery? Join Team Derringer (Paul, Laura, and Alton) as they unravel the fascinating thread linking The Archies' bubblegum pop deception, Milli Vanilli's manufactured vocals, Sabrina Carpenter's carefully crafted career transformation, and The Velvet Sundown—the AI-generated "band"...

EPISODE OVERVIEW

If you don't immediately recognize the name Damiano David, you need to stick around, because he is clearly on the rise. In 2015, he was playing the streets of Rome, Italy before his band Måneskin became an international sensation. With three major albums selling millions of downloads since 2017, Måneskin now has over 20 million monthly listeners on Spotify, ranking among the Top 500 recording artists in the world—n...

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Join Derringer Discoveries hosts Paul, Laura, and Alton in this exciting episode where they are joined by the talented Canadian musician Kevin Franco, who records under the name of The Muster Point Project. In this episode, we shine a spotlight on Kevin’s song “I’ve Heard It All,” a musical treasure trove filled with dozens of references to Canadian artists and their iconic songs who have shaped Canada’s musical i...

What is a troubadour? In its simplest definition, it's a poet who puts verse to music. The focus is on the lyrical content and the music is there to serve the storyline.

In present day vernacular, the term "troubadour" is usually replaced by the catch-all category "singer-songwriter."

Some troubadours are simply singers, perhaps accompanied by a guitar, interpreting another poet's songs. While other troubadours are also poets, writ...

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...