Show Topic: Rock Music from the 60s and 70s – UK & US Favorites + Abbey Road on the River Preview Special
My latest podcast, recorded on Thursday, May 8th, 2025, was all about Rock Music from the 60s and 70s. I had an absolute blast diving into the iconic sounds of that era, especially in anticipation of the Abbey Road on the River festival!
We rocked out to Beatles hits, deep cuts from The Monkees, The Rolling Stones, The Hollies, Yardbirds, The Kinks, The Byrds, The Who, and more — with a killer mix of British Invasion, pop rock, folk rock, and all the incredible music that made the 60s and 70s legendary.
A huge thank you to the amazing guests who joined the show:
- Rob Gray and Kelvin Banks of The Pre-Amps brought the energy with their tribute to the ’60s and ’70s, sharing their love for the era’s greatest hits and moments.
- Brian Cancemi from The Blue Meanies gave us a fresh take on the Beatles and other iconic artists, and it was fantastic to hear their tribute and insights.
- Rob Bridge of The V8’s talked about their tribute to the British Invasion and how it changed rock and roll forever.
- Dave Lempke from Union Jack shared his experiences performing with legends like Peter Noone, The Band, and Billy J. Kramer, along with their own tribute to 60s artists.
This episode was an absolute joy to record, and if you missed it, don’t worry!
The recording is live and ready for you to tune in. Click below to listen and prepare for a musical ride through the best of the ’60s and ’70s as we get closer to the Abbey Road on the River festival!
Guest(s) for our show:
Date: Thursday, May 8th, 2025
1. 🎶 Rob Gray & Kelvin Banks – The Pre-Amps
Rob Gray and Kelvin Banks are members of The Pre-Amps, a retro-influenced British pop/rock band from Newcastle upon Tyne.
Known for their faithful covers of 60s and now 70s classics, their performances feature vocal harmonies, vintage gear, and high-energy stage presence.
From The Beatles to Bowie, their catalog is vast, and their growing reputation spans clubs, festivals, and even Liverpool’s legendary Cavern Club.
2. 🎸 Brian Cancemi – The Blue Meanies
Brian Cancemi represents The Blue Meanies, a New York-based tribute band that’s been performing since 1984.
Their sets are a mix of Beatles, Monkees, Byrds, and Kinks, with deep cuts and trivia for the superfans. Veterans of Beatles Week in Liverpool and long-time staples of the NYC Fest for Beatles Fans, their high-energy tribute shows are a nostalgic joyride through rock history.
3. 🎤 Rob Bridge – The V8’s
Rob Bridge brings the power of 60s rock ‘n’ roll with The V8’s, a UK-based group featuring members of The Rockits and Wingsbanned. Their explosive setlist is a tribute to the raw, live energy of the ’60s with music that keeps audiences dancing across the pond and beyond.
4. 🥁 Dave Lempke – Union Jack
Dave Lempke is the drummer and lead vocalist of Union Jack, one of New England’s most beloved British Invasion tribute bands.
With faithful recreations of the Beatles, Rolling Stones, Searchers, Hollies, and more, they’ve performed at major venues like Foxwoods Casino and Abbey Road on the River.
They’ve also opened for legendary acts like Herman’s Hermits, Bo Diddley, The Band, and Ritchie Havens.
Our latest recorded show