Two Dudes and Killer Tunes

Two Dudes and Killer Tunes

by KAL E KALISZEWSKI and NEIL A WILLIAMS

Music Commentary Music History

Season 3

TDaKT: S3 EP18 Blank Page

In this episode, the Two Dudes welcome Blank Page to the show. Avery and Jack just graduated High School and relocated from Maryland to Nashville to start their Freshman year of college. Over the last couple of years these two powerhouses have played over 100 shows sharing the stage with some of Country Music's biggest stars. Blank Page shared the stage with the War and Treaty performing their hit "Blank Page" in DC for the largest crowd at the time. It was amazing to hear their story about how they have been grinding it out and they have that feel of an artist that is ready to burst onto the big stage. Make sure to check out their new song "To The Grave"

TDaKT: S3 EP17 Jon Schack

In this episode, the Two Dudes welcome Jon Schack for the fourth time, the second four time guest of TDaKT. They changed things up a bit and recorded this one in the Green Room, which was a first for the show but not the last. Listen in as Kal and Jon talk about the Primus show in July at the Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre in Sterling Heights, MI. They also revisit the old camping days in Holly, MI before heading to shows at Pine Knob Music Theatre in Clarkston, MI. They even touch on the old HORDE Fest which was one of the early one day touring festivals along with Lollapalooze back in the 90s. Jon talked about his experience at INKcarceration and how some of the bands he never heard of are now staples in his rotation. While on the topic of festivals, Kal gives his overview of Bourbon & Beyond.

TDaKT: S3 EP16 Lord Huron Tailgate

In this episode, the Two Dudes take the show on the road for the second time of Season 3. This time they are at Meadow Brook Amphitheatre in Rochester Hills, MI for Lord Huron. This was the first time for Kal and Neil seeing Lord Huron and the show itself was amazing. Before heading in during set up, Neil found some tape from a large group of tailgaters that ended up being Family and Friends of Lord Huron Lead Singer, Ben Schneider. The Two Dudes always have a blast recording tailgate episodes and this one was no different. They were lucky enough to have Ben's Godmother, Lea Wiercioch, join them for a few minutes and found out that her daughters are the lead singers of opening act, Jackamo. Make sure to check them out, the harmonies are amazing. To close out the show, TDaKT had a familiar face on the show, Alan Placek. Alan is not the only 4 Time Guest on the show, one more and he gets that extremely elusive Jacket. Listen in as he talks about the Offspring show that never was.

TDaKT: S3 EP15 TJ Flowers

In this episode, the Two Dudes welcome TJ Flowers to the Studio. TJ was an OG in the Michigan soccer community back in the day and may be the biggest Prince super fan out there. Listen in as TJ talks about the time when he spent a week at Paisley Park and why he may be known as Mr. Bootleg.

TDaKT: S3 EP14 Greg Sultana

In this episode, the Two Dudes welcome Greg Sultana to the Studio. Kal played soccer against Greg back in high school but they haven’t seen each other since. Greg had been sharing his comeback story on social media when they reconnected earlier this year and he was more This is some tough content to listen to at times, and it is a miracle that he was able to join us in studio. Make sure to check this one out.

TDaKT: S3 EP13 DMB Tailgate with Grod

In this episode, the Two Dudes took the show on the road for the first Tailgate episode of Season 3 at Pine Knob Music Theatre in Clarkston, MI for the Dave Matthews Band show. They were lucky enough to have Chris Grodzicki and hi daughter, Gabby, join them before heading inside. Kal and Neil have know Grod for decades and he was routinely hanging out at home base before some of the iconic shows we talk about on TDaKT. Grod never went to the shows because he wasn't into music all that much. That all changed when he started listening to TDaKT and now you can't keep him for going to shows. Make sure to listen in as they have a great time sharing their favorite Paul moments from shows over the years. We will have to get Grod on again, so many more things to cover.

TDaKT: S3 EP12 Kal and Neil

In this episode, Kal and Neil go without a guest for the first time in Season 3. Listen in as Kal talks about his mini tour following Ben Harper around and when he actually met him in Toronto. The Two Dudes also discuss the Billy Corgan solo shows, a stripped down version of Rusted Root, and bevvy of other things. Kal also updates his Forever Five during this episode so listen in to find out who is in and who is out. A special Playlist from this Episode will have two songs each by the Updated Forever Five, two songs each by the Second Line (6-10), and one song each of the two retired Forever Five members

TDaKT: S3 EP11 Craig Hearn

In this episode, the Two Dudes invited Craig Hearn to the show. If anyone knows anything about TDaKT you know Kal and Neil both played soccer together in college. If anyone knows anything about soccer in Michigan, they know Craig Hearn. Craig is from the metro Detroit area, but spent time in South Africa while his dad was a soccer pro there and then spent a good portion of his childhood in the UK before landing in Michigan. He went on to play for the Michigan Wolves club before rounding out his career at Michigan State University. Since his playing days, Craig started the We Are Soccer show on Sunday nights at 9pm where him and his co hosts discuss EPL, Local Soccer, World Cup, USMNT and so much more. Listen in as the Two Dudes talk to Craig about the glory days, how music impacted his played a role throughout his career, and what it takes to do a live show every week

TDaKT: S3 EP10 Jason Waggoner

In this episode, the Two Dudes welcom Jason Waggoner back to the show. Jason was first on TDaKT for S2 EP18 and spent almost three hours jibber jabbering This time came in around an hour while Jason gave an update on what he has been up to in the last year. He is still playing non stop, creating new music, and has found a nice little foothold in LA that seems to have given him even more inspiration. One thing is certain, he has definitely stepped up his Social Media game in the last year, make sure to check him out!!

TDaKT: S3 EP9 Shayne O'Keefe

For S3 EP9, the Two Dudes welcomed Shayne O'Keefe to the new Studio in Redford, MI. We met Shayne when his band Gusher opened up for Frank Black at Saint Andrew's Hall in Detroit on 1.28.25. The band was awesome and we met Shayne outside after his set. It was cool to hear how Shayne got his start in music and more specifically how he became the frontman for Gusher. Shayne is also the owner of Metropolis Bicycles in the Corktown area of Detroit. Great story about a guy who never wanted to be a frontman but eneded up becoming of the of the more charismatic lead singers we have seen perform.

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