Center Stage: An Abandoned Albums Podcast

DAYS BETWEEN STATIONS: Revitalizing Progressive Rock

Days Between Stations, the Los Angeles-based progressive rock duo of Sepand Samzadeh and Oscar Fuentes, has consistently pushed the boundaries of art rock since their debut in 2007. Blending the genre’s classic roots with contemporary creativity, they have become a vital force in modern progressive rock. Drawing inspiration from seminal acts like Yes, Genesis, and Marillion, the duo bridges the grandeur of the past with the innovation of the present.
Their latest album, Perpetual Motion Machines, exemplifies this tradition, weaving complex compositions with thematic depth. Similar to Genesis during the Peter Gabriel era, their music is theatrical, creating vivid, often surreal soundscapes imbued with emotional intensity.

MATT PATTON IS OUR BASS PLAYER #iykyk

This week, bass player Matt Patterson of The Drive-By Truckers, Laura Jane Grace, The Dexateens, and Model Citizen stops by Thunderlove Studio.

LONE JUSTICE - PART 3 of 3 - MARIA McKEE

Here is the last interview conducted with Lone Justice. If you haven't already, I would encourage you to listen to the first two episodes and our conversations with Marvin Etzioni and Ryan Hedgecock. 
Drummer Don Heffington passed in 2021, but through modern studio wizardry, he is an active participant in the "new to you" release Viva Lone Justice. 
These interviews have been released in the order in which they were conducted.
This last episode is our conversation with lead singer Maria McKee
Think of this as our Rashomon episode.

LONE JUSTICE - PART 2 of 3 - RYAN HEDGECOCK

Welcome to Day Two.
Over the next three days, we'll release three separate interviews with the surviving members of the band Lone Justice: Marvin Etzioni, Ryan Hedgecock, and Maria McKee.
Drummer Don Heffington passed in 2021, but through modern studio wizardry, he is an active participant in the "new to you" release Viva Lone Justice. 
They're being released in the order in which they were conducted.
This second episode is our conversation with guitar player Ryan Hedgecock.  
Think of this as our Rashomon episode.

LONE JUSTICE - PART 1 of 3 - MARVIN ETZIONI

Over the next three days, we'll release three separate interviews with the surviving members of the band Lone Justice: Marvin Etzioni, Ryan Hedgecock, and Maria McKee.
Drummer Don Heffington passed in 2021, but through modern studio wizardry, he is an active participant in the "new to you" release Viva Lone Justice. 
These interviews are being released in the order in which they were conducted.
The first is bass player and songwriter, Marvin Etzioni. 
Think of this as our Rashomon episode.

THROWBACK THURSDAY - Guitar Slingin' Troubadour ANDERS PARKER

This week's throwback is a revisit to the singer/songwriter/guitar slinger with an almost insatiable intellectual and musical wanderlust - Anders Parker.
We closed out the fifth season of Abandoned Albums talking with the troubadour who entered the scene in the mid 90’s when a 4-track recording he made in his Portland, OR apartment, titled Man of Sin, got passed around. Anders then formed a band and began walking a trail that has defined his life, as you’ll hear.  
As the leader/songwriter/guitarist/multi-instrumentalist of the band Varnaline, Parker toured and eventually released 5 albums under that name… and Anders entered the indie music lexicon.
As all things do, Varnaline ran its course, beginning phase two of Anders's artistry - a phase that has seen him exploring both his own solo work, collaborating with folks like Jay Farrar of Son Volt, and even adding music to some of the late Woody Guthrie’s songs. The resulting album New Multitudes found him collaborating with Jim James, Jay Farrar, and Will Johnson and remains a fan favorite.
The interview would’ve spanned two or three hours in order to cover everything Anders has accomplished in his career… and continues to accomplish. 
Geoff and Keith spoke with Anders about a fair chunk of his career and about his new album, The Black Flight, which drops on Friday, August 11.
Pull up a chair, relax, and discover one helluva great artist - by every measure and definition of the word.

THROWBACK THURSDAY - JUSTIN KLINE of Dungeon of Skeletons

THROWBACK THURSDAY
This originally aired in June of 2023.
While we're on hiatus, we're posting some of our favorite episodes, and this one caught both Geoff and me completely off guard. 
We'll return on 10.30. 
Do you like power pop? Well, we've got a band for you!
Dungeon of Skeletons!
Their album Patterns left Geoff speechless, and Keith thought it was the "best album of the year." And they both agree that despite the song title, "Doom and Gloom" is the song of the summer.
Once in a while, everything just clicks, and this episode is one of those.
Frontman Justin Kline stopped by to talk with Keith & Geoff, and the guys had a great chat about all sorts of things. And we're not speaking out of turn in saying some of the stories here might impress you.
This is a Rufus-approved, four-paw-rated episode!
Links
Dungeon of Skeletons Web
Dungeon of Skeletons Bandcamp
Dungeon of Skeletons IG
Dungeon of Skeletons FB
Book - Go All the Way

ALI TABATABAEE of ZEBRAHEAD stops by for a career-spanning conversation.

Zebrahead is an American punk rock band formed in Orange County, California, in 1996. Known for their energetic fusion of punk, rap, and alternative rock, the band has cultivated a unique sound that blends catchy melodies with rapid-fire vocals. 
The band gained significant attention with their 1998 debut album, Waste of Mind, and solidified their international presence with Playmate of the Year (2000) and MFZB (2003). Zebrahead has a strong fan base in Japan and Europe, often touring extensively in these regions. In recent years, they released the EPs III (2021) and II (2022), showcasing their continued evolution and commitment to high-energy performances. 
Zebrahead remains an influential force in the punk rock scene, celebrated for their dynamic live shows and genre-blending music. 
LINKS
Zebrahead on the Web
Zebrahead on IG
Zebrahead on FB
Zebrahead on Spotify
Zebrahead on YouTube