Riffs and Rhythms

Riffs and Rhythms

Paul Robertson & Kevin McLoughlin

A guitarist and drummer talk about stuff

Are the Machines Taking Over Music? - Ep. 29

Are the Machines Taking Over Music? - Ep. 29

Listen to the Show on all Podcast Apps "Riffs n Rhythms" https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...In this episode, Jeff and Bryan, owners of Rain Cat Studios are back and we discuss how AI is going to impact the musicians and the industry.Also Jeff and Bryan serve up a song from Rain Cat Studio artists and podcast alums The Jake Walden Band and the song "Bonfire". We let Jeff and Bryan decide if it's the Riffs or Rhythm that makes the song. Check out the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=d

Apr 16, 2024 • 1:20:45

Studio Stories with Jeff and Bryan of Rain Cat Recording Studio - Ep. 28

Studio Stories with Jeff and Bryan of Rain Cat Recording Studio - Ep. 28

Listen to the Show on all Podcast Apps "Riffs n Rhythms" https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...In this episode, we chat with Jeff and Bryan, owners of Rain Cat Studios. Rain Cat has been the place for musicians to record for the last 12 years like nationally touring band Ill Nino and numerous local south Florida bands. They share a few stories from the studio. Also Jeff and Bryan have their own band, The Sovereign Sons and they put up their song "The River" for us to determine if it's the Riff

Apr 9, 2024 • 49:38

Top 10 Fills According to with Rick Beato - Ep. 27

Top 10 Fills According to with Rick Beato - Ep. 27

Listen to the Show on all Podcast Apps "Riffs n Rhythms" https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...The Boys are Back in Town. Kevin and Dino our producer are back in the studio after a brief alien abduction. In this episode, Kevin and Paul review the top 10 drum fills according Rick Beato's top 20 drum fill video on his YouTube channel. Do you agree? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WPRsLsPzudoSUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel for weekly content.FOLLOW us for daily content on Facebook, Instagram and

Apr 2, 2024 • 1:08:41

Top 5 Riffs? - Ep. 26

Top 5 Riffs? - Ep. 26

Listen to the Show on all Podcast Apps "Riffs n Rhythms" https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...We have our first guest cohost. Mike Faurot aka "Oliver Anthony" drops in to represent the Riffs seat and Brad Brock is side guesting and producer/engineer. We review a list of all time riffs and Mike gives his top 5. Also he gives this week's MVP to fellow musician Jesse Salvo. This week's song review is from Mike LuBecke, "Mexico" by Michael LuBecke and The Hogtown Packing Co. If you were a fan of

Mar 26, 2024 • 1:02:57

Songs About You (And Every Other Girl) - Ep. 25

Songs About You (And Every Other Girl) - Ep. 25

Kevin and Paul are home alone this week, no guest on the couch. Kevin expands on his 11 days of gigs at Bike Week and not having his phone the entire time. Also the schedule of events for his upcoming release of new original songs and album, "It's About Time".  They also review the song that was submitted by their podcast homie Brad Brock. They review his song "Time Stood Still" from his album "Songs About You (And Every Other Girl)"SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel for weekly content. Riffs n Rh

Mar 19, 2024 • 1:05:34

Don't Look Bob Dylan in the Eye - EP 24

Don't Look Bob Dylan in the Eye - EP 24

We have Lefty Hathaway back on to get his new song "Monkeys on Parade" reviewed by Kevin and Paul. Kevin recaps his trip and 11 days of Bike Week gigging, Lefty shares a story about meeting Bob Dylan and to not look at him in the eye and everyone talks about learning new skills during the pandemic.SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel for weekly content. Riffs n Rhythms Podcast - YouTubeFOLLOW us for daily content on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. @riffsnrhythmsVisit our websites and friends:Riffsn

Mar 12, 2024 • 59:44

Touring with Leon Russell - Ep. 23

Touring with Leon Russell - Ep. 23

This episode we have local musician and Florida transplant, Lefty Hathaway. Lefty is the B3 Hammond player in the Brothers After All band with Kevin and also his own band The Lefty Hathaway Band. Lefty talks about touring with the legendary Leon Russell, how he got into playing the piano and some of his upcoming original music releases.SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel for weekly content. Riffs n Rhythms Podcast - YouTubeFOLLOW us for daily content on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. @riffsnrhyth

Mar 5, 2024 • 42:29

The BLUES is BACK - Ep. 22

The BLUES is BACK - Ep. 22

This episode local blues guitar slinger, Jake Walden from The Jake Walden Band is back. Kevin and Paul give a review of Jake's new song "The Blues is Back" from his recent release album "Orbit". Support local music and buy the new release.We talk about the new Bob Marley movie, recording equipment, Jake's upcoming gig on the Keeping the Blues Alive at Sea cruise and something about Blues and Napalm.SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel for weekly content. Riffs n Rhythms Podcast - YouTubeFOLLOW us fo

Feb 27, 2024 • 1:03:20

Blackmailed & Blacklisted - Ep. 21

Blackmailed & Blacklisted - Ep. 21

This episode we have local blues guitar slinger, Jake Walden from The Jake Walden Band. We learn how Kevin and Jake met, how Jake got into player the guitar, new music and playing on the upcoming blues cruise with some of his idols. With Toby Keith's passing, we talk about his influence of country music and Kevin share's a Toby Keith story. Tune into the next episode where we review one of Jake's song in front of him. SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel for weekly content. Riffs n Rhythms Podcast -

Feb 20, 2024 • 52:26

Valentines Day Tips for Musicians - Ep. 20

Valentines Day Tips for Musicians - Ep. 20

This episode Fonda Cash joins us again and gives us a Valentines Day perspective from a woman's point of view about what to get your significant other. So this episode we give tips for musicians who have to work on Valentines Day or don't have a lot to spend on their significant other. Also Fonda shares her story from the road. SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel for weekly content. Riffs n Rhythms Podcast - YouTubeFOLLOW us for daily content on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. @riffsnrhythmsVisit

Feb 13, 2024 • 45:01

Sex, Drugs, Rock n Roll - Ep. 19

Sex, Drugs, Rock n Roll - Ep. 19

This episode we’re coming in hot and you’ll find out why with our guest. We're back home in Florida and warmth.  We have our second guest local musician Fonda Cash. She’s leads a few different projects like Petty Nicks, a Tom Petty & Stevie Nicks cover-band, and Triple Threat, a 3 piece band that covers 70-90’s hits.  Also we review a song from Florida based local musician Mike Faurot.SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel for weekly content. Riffs n Rhythms Podcast - YouTubeFOLLOW us for daily conten

Feb 6, 2024 • 1:00:49

You Can't Force the Blues - Ep. 18

You Can't Force the Blues - Ep. 18

We're at the end of our trip. Kevin and Paul recap the experience, the cold weather, some of the connections we made and some of the bands that you need to check out. Also, we caught 14-year-old pedal steel player Miles Hoyt who represented the Treasure Coast Blues Society Youth Showcase perform.We also introduced a new feature of our MVP of the week. Find out who was the first two MVP's.SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel for weekly content. Riffs n Rhythms Podcast - YouTubeFOLLOW us for daily con

Jan 30, 2024 • 43:10

Travel Restrictions - Ep. 17

Travel Restrictions - Ep. 17

We've been talking about the trip to Memphis for the last few episodes and we finally made it and it was a challenge. Who knows driving through a winter storm advisory would be dangerous. Kevin and Paul talk about the drive, how cold it is in Memphis, and the plans for the upcoming week while in town. SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel for weekly content. Riffs n Rhythms Podcast - YouTubeFOLLOW us for daily content on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. @riffsnrhythmsVisit our websitesRiffsnRhythms.c

Jan 24, 2024 • 29:45

Memphis or Bust - Ep. 16

Memphis or Bust - Ep. 16

Welcome to season 2. We talk about what Memphis is like, the importance of this city to blues and someone called the King.  The new tales from the road segment where Kevin talks about getting kicked out of his gig at the Cabbage Patch in New Smyrna Beach, Florida.Also two new segments this season. A call to the unsigned bands to submit your songs for review and the McLoughlin Musical Minute. Send your videos or questions to riffsnrhythm1@gmail.com. SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel for weekly con

Jan 16, 2024 • 43:13

2024 The Year of More - Ep. 15

2024 The Year of More - Ep. 15

Happy New Year, welcome to 2024 the year of more. Paul and Kevin are back from the holidays and are ready to close out season 1. With the end of season 1, Kevin has his last Catfish Adventure update with the recurring person who's still hitting him up for money. Also, we discuss plans for the new season. Did you know that Publix has bars now?SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel for weekly content. Riffs n Rhythms Podcast - YouTubeFOLLOW us for daily content on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. @riffs

Jan 9, 2024 • 38:42

The Safe Word is Negroni - Ep. 14

The Safe Word is Negroni - Ep. 14

We review the new song "Your Side of Town" by "The Killers" off their recent release and try some readymade cocktail in a bottle provided by our friends at House of Wine, Beer and Spirits.  In Kevin's Catfish Adventures, Kevin continues with the person who's also hitting up some of his friends. Also, last week's guest Brad Brock never left and he's back for this episode.SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel for weekly content. Riffs n Rhythms Podcast - YouTubeFOLLOW us for daily content on Facebook,

Dec 20, 2023 • 1:08:04

Our First Guest - Brad Brock aka the Skunk Ape - Ep. 13

Our First Guest - Brad Brock aka the Skunk Ape - Ep. 13

Kevin and Paul have talked about the only person that could be our first guest. This person is the one who interested us to each other on his show the Jams 'n' Cocktails podcast. The JNC podcast is part of our sister podcast network and one you should support as you'll sometimes find Kevin and Paul as guests or just hanging out and drinking Brad's booze.In music news, we talk about the Kiss's final show, but they aren't quite going away.SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel for weekly content.FOLLOW

Dec 12, 2023 • 1:01:47

Who Doesn't Like BUSH? - Ep. 12

Who Doesn't Like BUSH? - Ep. 12

We review the new song "Nowhere To Go But Everywhere" by 90's rockers "BUSH" off their recent release of "BUSH: Loaded - The Greatest Hits 1994-2023". Check them out on tour near you. In Kevin's Catfish Adventures, Kevin confronts one of the cat fishers who's also trying to woo someone else that he knows.  SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel for weekly content. Riffs n Rhythms Podcast - YouTubeFOLLOW us for daily content on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. @riffsnrhythmsVisit our websitesRiffsnRhyt

Dec 5, 2023 • 41:42

Three Way with Mrs Paul's & Mrs Smith - Ep. 11

Three Way with Mrs Paul's & Mrs Smith - Ep. 11

The title says it all, Kevin has a threesome with Mrs. Paul's and Mrs. Smith. We catch up on how our Thanksgivings went and how Kevin is looking to hire an apprentice or a few minions. In music news, we talk about the lawsuit that Daryl Hall filed against his longtime music partner John Oates. We discuss what could possibly be behind the lawsuit. Also, look at which 70's blues band is at the top of the Billboard charts. SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel for weekly content.FOLLOW us for daily cont

Nov 28, 2023 • 38:02

Billy Idol is Back - Ep. 10

Billy Idol is Back - Ep. 10

In this episode, we review Billy Idol's new song “Cage” from his new album that was released last year with longer time guitarist and writer Steve Stevens. I won't disappoint.  Also, in "Kevin's Catfish Adventures" we compare the chat from the same cat fisher and a follow from one of Kevin's previous fish.SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel for weekly content.FOLLOW us for daily content on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. @riffsnrhythmsVisit our websitesRiffsnRhythms.comKevinMcLoughlinBand.comDrums

Nov 21, 2023 • 42:15

Guardian Angel? - Ep. 9

Guardian Angel? - Ep. 9

Kevn talks about recent shows he's played with his Allman Brothers tribute band and being compared to the original sound. While Paul tries to remember what happened after a rum festival he attended in Miami and does he have a guardian angel.Also we talk music news about the 2024 Rockville Music Festival lineup and the 2023 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees.SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel for weekly content.FOLLOW us for daily content on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. @riffsnrhythmsVisit ou

Nov 14, 2023 • 46:25

These Scammers are Pretty Vicious - Ep. 8

These Scammers are Pretty Vicious - Ep. 8

In this episode, we're still trying to agree on the name of the internet scams that people are hitting Kevin up and we review the Strut's new song “Pretty Vicious” from their new album released on Nov. 6th. SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel for weekly content.FOLLOW us for daily content on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. @riffsnrhythmsVisit our websitesRiffsnRhythms.comKevinMcLoughlinBand.comDrumsandRums.comHELP support getting Kevin to Memphis to compete in the Memphis Blues Competition. Kmblue

Nov 7, 2023 • 35:11

Riff or Treat - Ep. 7

Riff or Treat - Ep. 7

In our first Halloween show, Kevin and Paul guess each other's costumes. We also catch up on a shit ton of stuff we've been up to over the last week. Also our music story about Britney Spear's new tell all book. This episode is sponsored by the House of Wine, Beer and Spirits who provided us with "The Belle of the Barn" a blonde ale made by Labelle Brewing.SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel for weekly content.FOLLOW us for daily content on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. @riffsnrhythmsVisit our w

Oct 31, 2023 • 38:19

The Riff Meister - Ep. 6

The Riff Meister - Ep. 6

What other guitar player could be considered the Riff Meister but other than Keith Richards?In this episode, we review the Rolling Stone's new song “Angry” to see if the riff or is it the rhythm that makes the song. “Hackney Diamonds,” the veteran rock band’s 24th studio album, was announced in early September and released on 10/20/23. It's the band's first set of original songs since 2005’s “A Bigger Bang” and the band’s first LP since the death of founding drummer Watts in 2021. Find out what

Oct 24, 2023 • 38:43

Your Platypus Hair is Showing - Ep. 5

Your Platypus Hair is Showing - Ep. 5

When you crack open a coconut, what's inside of it? Is it called coconut blood? This week Kevin throws his hat into the presidential ring for half the price. We talk about the collision with pop music and the NFL. Kevin tries some Coco Rum/Vodka. SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel for weekly content.FOLLOW us for daily content on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. @riffsnrhythmsVisit our websitesRiffsnRhythms.comKevinMcLoughlinBand.comDrumsandRums.comHELP support getting Kevin to Memphis to compete

Oct 17, 2023 • 38:59

Did You Call Me the R Word? - Ep. 4

Did You Call Me the R Word? - Ep. 4

What does the word record mean?In this episode, we review Guns n Roses song “Perhaps” to see if the riff or is it the rhythm that makes the song. Also the latest in Kevin’s catfish hunting.  SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel for weekly content.FOLLOW us for daily content on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. @riffsnrhythmsVisit our websitesRiffsnRhythms.comKevinMcLoughlinBand.comDrumsandRums.comHELP support getting Kevin to Memphis to compete in the Memphis Blues Competition. Kmblues.com

Oct 16, 2023 • 35:23

We Kissed a Girl and We Liked It - Ep. 3

We Kissed a Girl and We Liked It - Ep. 3

We kissed a girl and liked it, but rather have that Katy Perry money.This episode Kevin talks about recording a live album at Terra Fermata, the Treasure Coast Blues Competition and I recap an event I MC’d in Palm Beach. Also the news of Katy Perry cashing in on selling her music catalog. SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel for weekly content.FOLLOW us for daily content on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. @riffsnrhythmsVisit our websitesRiffsnRhythms.comKevinMcLoughlinBand.comDrumsandRums.comHELP s

Oct 14, 2023 • 31:03

Hey Catfish Try This in a Small Town - Ep. 2

Hey Catfish Try This in a Small Town - Ep. 2

This episode we review Jason Aldean's song “Try That In A Small Town". to see if the riff or is it the rhythm that makes the song. Also we introduce you to Kevin's adventures with scammers and catfishes. SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel for weekly content.FOLLOW us for daily content on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. @riffsnrhythmsVisit our websitesRiffsnRhythms.comKevinMcLoughlinBand.comDrumsandRums.comHELP support getting Kevin to Memphis to compete in the Memphis Blues Competition. Kmblues.c

Oct 14, 2023 • 45:40

RIP Jimmy Buffett - Ep. 1

RIP Jimmy Buffett - Ep. 1

Welcome to the Riffs n Rhythms podcast. Your hosts Kevin and Paul take you through our music excursions, reaction to music videos, the latest fishing scam and general f@ckery fun.This episode we talk about a recent benefit supporting a local musician and the passing of legendary and sometimes local, Jimmy Buffett.  Kevin shares a story of when Jimmy Buffett lived in Ft Pierce, Florida. SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel for weekly content.FOLLOW us for daily content on Facebook, Instagram and Twit

Oct 14, 2023 • 36:35

RIP Jimmy Buffett - Ep1

RIP Jimmy Buffett - Ep1

Welcome to the first episode of the Riffs n Rhythms podcast. Your hosts are guitarist Kevin McLoughlin and drummer Paul Robertson. They discuss music topics, current gigs and events. Also, songs reviews to determine what makes the song, the riff or the rhythms.Come hang with us why we take you through musical debauchery.Check us out on:YouTubeInstagramFacebookTwitter

Sep 7, 2023 • 36:36

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