Headlined Guests
Headlined Guests that have appeared on BBS Radio TV
My guest today shows you how to live a life that you love - Fully Empowered and Fully Self-Expressed. John Jacob Mubarak is the Assistant Director of Rythmia Life Advancement Center, a medically licensed, life-transforming, luxury health and wellness center in Guanacaste, Costa Rica. Rythmia’s team of naturopathic healers, health specialists and spiritual teachers work together to create integrative programs that provide a complete renewal of mind, body and spirit. John also serves as a licensed spiritual practitioner, having studied at The Agape International Spiritual Center in California. John joins us to share how clients awaken to their highest potential. He describes the experience of Ayahuasca, and offers insight into umbilical cord stem cell therapy, exploring who would benefit from the treatment. For reservations: (877) 829-9379
What if you could overcome money pressures and business overwhelm? What if you could achieve the unimaginable? My guest Melanie Benson is a Profit Amplifier, and has a gift for guiding fastpaced, missiondriven messengers to thrive financially in their work. Whether its achieving a bold goal or scaling the reach of your business, Melanie has a proven track record of accelerating results. Melanie hosts the Amplify Your Successpodcast, is author of Rewired for Wealth, coauthor of Entrepreneur.com’s Start Up Guide to Starting an Information Marketing Business and has her success tips featured in magazines such as American Express OPEN Forum, Bloomberg BusinessWeek, Woman’s Day, Parenting Magazine, and University of Phoenix Alumni Magazine. She is on the Executive Team for the Women Speaker’s Association and is a member of the Association of Transformational Leaders.
What if you could overcome a lifetime of issues and awaken to your highest potential? what if a luxurious all-inclusive resort in COSTA RICA existed where you can heal and awaken to your soul's purpose? Would you book that trip right now? Meet Dr. Jeff McNairy, Psy.D., M.P.H. who is the Chief Medical Officer at Rythmia Life Advancement Center in Costa Rica. He has worked in the mental health field for over 25 years in Los Angeles, California as well as in Hawaii. Dr. Jeff’s specialties include working with patients who have addictions and trauma, as well as those who suffer from acute psychiatric conditions. Previously Dr. Jeff was the Administrative Director of Passages, Malibu, a well-known drug and alcohol rehabilitation facility. He has also managed and worked within various arenas at the UCLA Medical Center, Department of Health in Hawaii, and conducted therapy in psychiatric hospitals as well as a variety of outpatient settings. Dr. Jeff is committed to bringing the ancient healing tool of plant medicine to the Western World in a manner that is safe, regulated, and extremely effective: For reservations: (877) 829-9379 [ OLD LINK REMOVED ]
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DARE TO MAKE YOUR DREAMS A REALITY. Debbi Dachinger puts the ‘inspiration‘ back into podcasts in a talk show about cutting-edge success. It's your #1 transformation conversation.
Adam Rose is a visionary and musician, who has a powerful conviction that we can throw off the yoke of darkness in 100 days.
Have you ever felt that reality contains a spiritual dimension hidden from your five senses? My guest today is transformation leader and author Lee Harris, who says that spiritual dimension became startlingly real one day when he began communicating with the Zs, a group of nonphysical beings from another plane of reality. Lee Harris has written a new book called Energy Speaks. He is also an intuitive medium, musician, and visual artist. In 2004 Lee began holding channeling sessions in readings in his home and today he leads workshops throughout the world. A native of England, he is now based in California.
What if you had a mission to provide every one of your clients with a life-changing experience that was nothing short of a Miracle? And what if 1 out of 3 of your clients re-booked with you even before they left – and you had a 96% life changing satisfaction rate? Meet my guest, Gerard Powell, the owner of Rythmia Life Advancement Center, in Costa Rica, who has a mission of passion that fuels his commitment to share Rythmia’s many gifts with its guests. Gerard Powell is a consciousness thought leader, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and inspirational speaker. He is the founder and CEO of Rythmia Life Advancement Center, the “go-to” destination for a spiritually awakening vacation experience. He also founded Truthenomics, an online program teaching the skills and insights essential to a life of manifestation. One of the 1 percent, he made his millions from creating and selling multiple companies, including thatlook.com, a pioneer in mass-market access to cosmetic surgery, and My Choice Medical Inc. For reservations: (877) 829-9379
Have you ever felt that reality contains a spiritual dimension hidden from your five senses? My guest today is transformation leader and author Lee Harris, who says that spiritual dimension became startlingly real one day when he began communicating with the Zs, a group of nonphysical beings from another plane of reality. Lee Harris has written a new book called Energy Speaks. He is also an intuitive medium, musician, and visual artist. In 2004 Lee began holding channeling sessions in readings in his home and today he leads workshops throughout the world. A native of England, he is now based in California.
Michael S. Odenis a behavioral and communication expert, consultant/counselor, international speaker, trainer and workshop facilitator. He is an expert in human behavior and a coach who forthe past 20 years as a probation officer and in private practice, has helped thousands of clients (adults and teens) who struggle with addiction, abuse, low self-esteem, poor performance or unhealthy relationships, turn their lives around.
Michael developed “The Needs Based Method®” therapeutic modality and is the founder of “Final Step Int.”, abehavior awareness programthat focuses on getting to the core of the individuals needs and helping the client change those behaviors that are preventing life rewarding achievements. Michael believes that once a person has gained Emotional Wellness, they will be able to move forward and make healthier decisions throughout their lives without hesitation and fully confident.
His success rate with childhood trauma clients stems from his early years as a probation officerworking with people from all walks of life who had turned to addiction in response to that trauma.As a teacher in the juvenile camps,Michael has helped hundreds of youth with drug and alcohol abuse problems linked to criminal behavior find alternative methods for fulfilling their needs.
Michael’s book "When Nobody's Home", winner of the 2016 Eric Hoffer award, is a straight forward, compelling nuts and bolts examination of the behaviors that lead to drug abuse, addictions, violence or emotional distress and his unique technique, that gives the individual an awareness and understanding as to how certain “needs” are being met by the destructive behaviors and how to change those behaviors from life diminishing to life fulfilling. Mr. Oden is the recipient of the IRWIN Award for Most Innovative Writer for the Needs Based Method® technique he developed.
Michael has presented his successful Needs Based Method® techniqueto numerous organizations, schools and universities including USC, Cal State LA, Cal State Long Beach and Cal State Dominquez Hills, Harvard Faculty Club, Men’s Association for Addition Treatment, Clearview Treatment Program, Bridges to Recovery, New Jersey’s Center for Mental Health, Amtrak, Del Amo Hospital, Haven House and the Department of Juvenile Services to name a few. He has been featured on several radio talk shows and received multiple awards of recognition.
Michael received his M.A. in Counseling in Psychologyfrom the National University, Los Angeles, CA and his B.A. in Sociology from the College of the Holy Cross, Worcester, MA. He served in the US Marine Corp Reserve where he was the Director of Human Relations.Michael splits his time between his private practice and his work as a Deputy Probation Officer in the State of California.
An inspiration and role model to the millions who have heard his story and and seen his videos, Mike Harrington had no idea the impact his health journey would have on the rest of the world when he first set out. As he persisted through his journey and the weight loss was becoming noticeable, people began to tell him that it was motivating them to take charge of their own health. And, after losing over 200 pounds, Mike’s story got the attention of the media.
His story and videos have been featured in numerous web sites and on television shows such as USA Today, MSN Health, Yahoo Fitness Weight Loss Win, Fox 61’s Stan Simpson Show, RVN TV’s Mid Day with Dana, Donovan Green (Dr. Oz' Personal Trainer) Podcast, and Gilad’s Bodies In Motion newsletter. Mike was also a featured presenter at the Toastmasters District 53 Fall 2017 Conference with his “Half the Man, Double the Awesome” presentation.
Mike receives dozens of messages and emails each month from people seeking advice, pouring out their hearts about their health struggles, and how his story has inspired them and given them some hope. Over the past several years Mike has met and spoken to many people, giving tips on lessons learned through his journey, and more importantly, about sustaining health. Mike is a big fan of Lifestyle Medicine, a branch of medicine which promotes curing chronic illness with lifestyle changes over medication or other means.
Mike has a passion for healthy living and helping others who are looking for a symbol of hope. More than mere weight loss, Mike’s story is about his triumph over the adversities in his life. Most weekends you can find Mike hiking in the woods where he hosts his weekly Facebook Live broadcast, “Hike with Mike” on which he talks about a variety of topics related to health, motivation, and dealing with personal struggles.
Mike’s mission is to “Inspire People To Take Charge Of Their Lives And Their Health By Being An Example Of What Is Possible”.
Marc Mallat is a transpersonal psychotherapist, corporate trainer, and creator of the groundbreaking therapeutic healing process – the Dimensional Awareness Process. He has over 30 years of experience in personal development training, acquiring “hands-on” knowledge and practical expertise in several different types of psychotherapies, healing and behavioral change methods. He has dedicated himself to intense “inner work” and continuous, never-ending improvement. Mallat is the CEO of Progressions Group—a company specialized in classical corporate trainings, life coaching, personal development, transpersonal psychotherapy, and energetic healing modalities. More information available at: www.progressionsgroup.com
A founding member and Fellow of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine, Michael Greger, MD, is a physician, New York Times bestselling author, and internationally recognized speaker on nutrition, food safety, and public health issues. He has lectured at the Conference on World Affairs, testified before Congress, and was invited as an expert witness in the defense of Oprah Winfrey in the infamous “meat defamation” trial. In 2017, Dr. Greger was honored with the ACLM Lifestyle Medicine Trailblazer Award. He is a graduate of Cornell University School of Agriculture and Tufts University School of Medicine. His latest book How Not to Die became an instant New York Times Best Seller. He has videos on more than 2,000 health topics freely available at NutritionFacts.org, with new videos and articles uploaded every day. All proceeds he receives from his books, DVDs, and speaking engagements is all donated to charity. More information is available at: https://drgreger.org/
Medea Benjamin is the co-founder of the women-led peace group CODEPINK and the co-founder of the human rights group Global Exchange. She has been an advocate for social justice for more than 40 years. Described as "one of America's most committed -- and most effective -- fighters for human rights" by New York Newsday, and "one of the high profile leaders of the peace movement" by the Los Angeles Times, she was one of 1,000 exemplary women from 140 countries nominated to receive the Nobel Peace Prize on behalf of the millions of women who do the essential work of peace worldwide. She received numerous prizes, including: the Martin Luther King, Jr. Peace Prize from the Fellowship of Reconciliation, the Peace Prize by the US Peace Memorial, the Gandhi Peace Award, and the Nuclear Age Peace Foundation Award. She is a former economist and nutritionist with the United Nations and World Health Organization.
In 2000, she was a Green Party candidate for the California Senate. During the 1990s, Medea focused her efforts on tackling the problem of unfair trade as promoted by the World Trade Organization. Widely credited as the woman who brought Nike to its knees and helped place the issue of sweatshops on the national agenda, Medea was a key player in the campaign that won a $20 million settlement from 27 US clothing retailers for the use of sweatshop labor in Saipan. She also pushed Starbucks and other companies to start carrying fair trade coffee.
Since the September 11, 2001 tragedy, Medea has been working to promote a U.S. foreign policy that would respect human rights and gain us allies instead of contributing to violence and undermining our international reputation. Medea has also been on the forefront of the anti-drone movement, publishing Drone Warfare: Killing by Remote Control in 2013. She organized the first-ever International Drone Summit, led delegations to Pakistan and Yemen to meet with drone strike victims, and directly questioned President Obama during his 2013 foreign policy address. The campaign against weaponized drones has helped reduce the number of civilian casualties and force the government to compensate the families of innocent victims.
Medea’s work for justice in Israel/Palestine includes taking numerous delegations to Gaza, organizing the Gaza Freedom March in 2010, participating in the Freedom Flotillas and opposing the policies of the Israel lobby group AIPAC. In 2011 she was in Tahrir Square during the Egyptian uprising and in 2014 she was detained, beaten and deported by the Egyptian security forces. In 2012 she was part of a human rights delegation to Bahrain in support of democracy activists; she was tear-gassed, arrested and deported by the Bahraini government. In 2015 and 2018 she participated in Women Cross the DMZ, an international delegation of women calling for peace in Korea.
Her groundbreaking work on the negative consequences of the US-Saudi alliance include the 2016 book Kingdom of the Unjust: Behind the U.S.-Saudi Connection, and the 2016 International Summit on Saudi Arabia. Her latest book, Inside Iran: The Real History and Politics of the Islamic Republic of Iran, is part of a campaign to prevent a war with Iran and instead promote normal trade and diplomatic relations.
Medea is the author of ten books. Her articles appear regularly in outlets such as The Guardian, The Huffington Post, CommonDreams, Alternet, and The Hill. Medea can be reached at: medea@codepink.org or @medeabenjamin.
If you'd like to book Medea Benjamin for an event, please contact Brienne at brienne@codepink.org.
Greg Justice is a bestselling author, speaker and fitness entrepreneur. He opened AYC Health & Fitness, Kansas City’s Original Personal Training Center in 1986. Greg is the CEO of Scriptor Publishing Group. He was inducted into the National Fitness Hall of Fame in 2017.
Greg writes feature articles for many industry publications including Club Industry magazine, IDEA Fitness Journal and Personal Fitness Professional magazine. He has authored or co-authored more than 25 books. Greg holds a master’s degree in HPER (exercise science) from Morehead State University in Morehead, KY.
Robert Watkins IV, M.D., is co-director of the Marina Spine Center, as well as, Vice Chief of Staff and past Chairman of Surgery at Cedars-Sinai Marina del Rey Hospital. Dr. Watkins is a board-certified orthopedic spine surgeon, specializing in minimally invasive spine surgery, computer-assisted surgery, and artificial disc replacement. His goal with surgery to provide the safest and least invasive procedure that has the best and longest lasting success.
Dr. Watkins, IV, is the spine surgeon for the Los Angeles Dodgers, Los Angeles Rams, and Los Angeles Clippers. He and his father together take care of the Los Angeles Kings, University of Southern California Athletic Department, and all of the other Los Angeles sports teams. They are the preeminent spine surgeons for athletes in America.
Dr. Watkins, IV, is the creator of the Back Doctor App, which is a comprehensive rehabilitation program for athletes and anyone with spine problems. He is also the creator of Dr. Robert Watkins Podcast, an extensive library of medical information related to spine pathology and treatment. Dr. Watkins, IV, believes in distributing this information freely to anyone in need in hopes of helping as many people as possible with non-surgical information.
B E R N A R D
F O W L E R
ROLLING STONES SINGER SINCE 1988
RELEASES NEW SOLO ALBUM ENTITLED 'INSIDE OUT'
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW
“It’s Rolling Stones songs deconstructed,” says Bernard Fowler, explaining the title of his new album Inside Out. “I just took these songs and turned them inside-out.”
Bernard Fowler has another gig too: he’s sung and played percussion with the Rolling Stones, on stage and in the studio, since 1988. At soundcheck somewhere along their 2015 Zip Code tour, he started riffing on a Stones song as dramatically delivered spoken-word — and the band dug it. “Mick said, ‘Bernard, I’ve heard Rolling Stones songs done a lot of ways but never like this,’” Fowler recalls. “I said, ‘Well, you know what? When the tour is over, I’m going to cut it.’ And he said, ‘You should.’ That’s all I had to hear. That was the green light.”
And that’s how it came to be that one of rock and pop’s most sought-after singers doesn’t sing a note on his new record.
Lots of people have celebrated Keith Richards’ iconic riffs, Mick Jagger’s trademark howl-and-strut, and the Rolling Stones’ blazing live show, but there’s never been such a thoughtful, soul-baring and thoroughly original appreciation of the band’s lyrics. In order to do that, Fowler pared away the chord changes and even the melodies and left only the words, then declaimed them like the world’s coolest preacher atop slammin’ grooves powered by a who’s who of crackerjack players. It’s not quite singing, but only a peerless vocalist could pull it off so powerfully, his incantations seething with righteous anger, foreboding and desire.
That strong feeling of back-in-the-day New York is where the autobiography comes in. Growing up in New York City’s predominantly black and Puerto Rican Queens Bridge Projects, Fowler listened to a lot of funk and R&B. Maybe that’s why Inside Out is laced with references to touchstones like James Brown (“Dancing with Mr. D”), War and the Chambers Brothers (“Time Waits for No One”), Curtis Mayfield (“Sister Morphine”) and any number of ‘70s funkateers. And it just so happens that the first record Fowler’s dad ever gave him was 12 x 5 — the second album by up-and-coming British R&B combo the Rolling Stones.
The full-band tracks feature top-shelf players: long-time Stones bassist Darryl Jones, former Miles Davis drummer/producer Vince Wilburn, Jr., guitarist George Evans and pop/R&B session heavyweight Michael Bearden on piano. Drummer Clayton Cameron, renowned as “the Brush Master,” added extra texture. Then Fowler called in guitarist Ray Parker, Jr. “He came over, plugged in and started playing,” says Fowler, “and I was screaming. Everybody was screaming. He was killing it. Killing it.” Listen for Parker’s work on “Time Waits for No One” and “Sister Morphine.”
Inside Out demonstrates what cover versions are supposed to be: reinterpretations that are not only a vehicle for personal expression, but also put the material in a new light. “People hear their favorite songs all the time — but sometimes they don’t really hear them,” Fowler says. “This is a way to hear them all over again and appreciate them in a whole new way.” But the beauty of Inside Out is that it provides an opportunity to appreciate Bernard Fowler in a whole new way too.
Purchase the latest album from Bernard Fowler entitled Inside Out
at amazon.com
For more information about Bernard Fowler visit …
http://bernardfowler.com/ …official site
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ROLLING STONES ON TOUR 2019
JUL ‘19
03 – FedEx Field Washington, DC
07 – Gillette Stadium Foxboro, MA
14 – Mercedes-Benz Superdome, New Orleans, LA
19 – TIAA Bank Field Jacksonville, FL
23 – Lincoln Financial Field Philadelphia, PA
27 – NRG Stadium Houston, TX
AUG ‘19
01 – MetLife Stadium East Rutherford, NJ
05 – MetLife Stadium East Rutherford, NJ
10 – Broncos Stadium at Mile High Denver, CO
14 – CenturyLink Field Seattle, WA
18 – Levi’s® Stadium Santa Clara, CA
22 – The Rose Bowl Pasadena, CA
26 – State Farm Stadium Glendale, AZ
31 – Hard Rock Stadium Miami, FL
Recordings with The Rolling Stones and their solo projects
(1985) She's the Boss (Mick Jagger)
(1989) Steel Wheels (Rolling Stones)
(1991) Flashpoint (Rolling Stones)
(1992) Tribute to Charlie Parker with Strings (Charlie Watts)
(1992) Slide on This (Ronnie Wood)
(1992) Main Offender (Keith Richards)
(1993) Warm and Tender (Charlie Watts)
(1993) Slide on Live: Plugged in and Standing (Ronnie Wood)
(1993) Jump Back (Rolling Stones)
(1994) Voodoo Lounge (Rolling Stones)
(1995) Stripped (Rolling Stones)
(1996) Long Ago and Far Away (Charlie Watts)
(1997) Bridges to Babylon (Rolling Stones)
(1998) No Security (Rolling Stones)
(2000) Live and Eclectic (Ronnie Wood)
(2002) Forty Licks (Rolling Stones)
(2004) Live Licks (Rolling Stones)
(2005) A Bigger Bang (Rolling Stones)
(2005) Rarities 1971–2003 (Rolling Stones)
(2008) Shine a Light (Rolling Stones)
(2010) I Feel Like Playing (Ronnie Wood)
John Stamos
Emmy® nominated actor and producer, John Stamos continues to captivate audiences with an array of multi-faceted performances across television, film and theater.
With a career spanning more than 30 years, Stamos has become one of the most revered television stars of his generation.
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M I T C H
R Y D E R
LEGENDARY BLUE-EYED SOUL SINGER FROM DETROIT
NEW ALBUM ENTITLED DETROIT BREAKOUT!
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW
The unsung heart and soul of the Motor City rock & roll scene, Mitch Ryder was simply one of the most powerful vocalists to rise to fame in the '60s, a full-bodied rock belter who was also one of the most credible blue-eyed soul men of his generation. He first made a nationwide impression fronting Mitch Ryder & the Detroit Wheels, whose fiery R&B attack boasted a gritty passion and incendiary energy matched by few artists on either side of the color line. After exploding onto the charts in 1966 and 1967 with singles like "Jenny Take a Ride" and "Devil with a Blue Dress On/Good Golly Miss Molly," and "Sock It to Me Baby!"
After wowing audiences with a rollicking Christmas-themed release at the close of 2018, the icon of Detroit rock and soul, Mitch Ryder, returns with this superb collection of all-new recordings – Detroit Breakout! The album celebrates both the music of Detroit as well as the classic, timeless songs of Ryder’s generation. From a smokin’ new version of Ryder’s own blockbuster hit single “Devil With A Blue Dress On” to The Capitols’ “Cool Jerk” to Otis Redding’s “(Sittin’ On) The Dock Of The Bay, Detroit Breakout! has something for every true rock n’ roller including special guest performances by fellow Motor City alumni James Williamson of The Stooges and Wayne Kramer of MC5 as well as blues legends Joe Louis Walker and Arthur Adams PLUS the New York Dolls’ Sylvain Sylvain, The Runaways’ Cherie Currie, daughter of B.B. King, Shirley King and more! Detroit Breakout is available now at amazon.com.
Detroit Music Legend MITCH RYDER Reimagines 14 Soul & Rock Classics With The Help Of An All-Star Cast Of Friends!
Featuring guest appearances by Cherie Currie, James Williamson, Wayne Kramer, Brian Auger, Sylvain Sylvain, Walter Lure, Arthur Adams, Big Joe Louis & others!
PURCHASE Mitch Ryder’s new album DETROIT BREAKOUT! at amazon.com
Also purchase Mitch Ryder’s book: Devils & Blue Dresses. . Ryder's no-holds-barred autobiography is probably one of the most honest books ever published about a rock and roll star. Ryder bares his heart and soul as he attempts to come to grips with the reasons behind his often self-destructive behavior and the personal carnage often left in its wake.
By Mitch Ryder, 2011. Also available at amazon.com
Infinite Quest by John Edward – “This book is dedicated to Sandy Anastasi for helping me harness and train my ability, and shape and develop my teaching.” — Psychic Medium John Edward
J E F F
"S K U N K"
B A X T E R
LEGENDARY MUSICIAN
WITH
STEELY DAN & THE DOOBIE BROTHERS
& U.S. MILITARY ADVISOR
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW
While working at Jimmy’s Music Shop in Manhattan in 1966, Baxter met guitarist Jimi Hendrix, who was just beginning his career as a frontman. For a short period during that year, Baxter was a member of a Hendrix-led band called Jimmy James and the Blue Flames, along with Manny’s employee Randy California.
With Steely Dan
After the breakup of Ultimate Spinach, Baxter relocated to Los Angeles, California, finding work as a session guitarist. In 1972 he became a founding member of the band Steely Dan, along with guitarist-bassist Walter Becker, keyboardist Donald Fagen, guitarist Denny Dias, drummer Jim Hodder and vocalist David Palmer. Becker and Fagen were employed at the time as staff songwriters for ABC Records, and they formed the band as a vehicle to promote their songs.
Baxter appeared with Steely Dan on their first three albums, Can’t Buy a Thrill in 1972, Countdown to Ecstasy in 1973, and Pretzel Logic in 1974. Among his contributions were guitar solos on the 1974 hit single “Rikki Don’t Lose That Number” and “My Old School.
With the Doobie Brothers
While finishing work on Pretzel Logic, Baxter became aware of Becker and Fagen’s intentions to retire Steely Dan from touring, With that in mind, Baxter left the band in 1974 to join The Doobie Brothers, who at the time were touring in support of their fourth album What Were Once Vices Are Now Habits. As a session man, he played on Vices as well as playing pedal steel on “South City Midnight Lady” on its predecessor, The Captain and Me. Baxter’s first album as a full member of the group was 1975’s Stampede. Baxter contributed an acoustic interlude entitled “Precis,” significant turns on slide and pedal steel guitar, and the guitar solo for the hit single “Take Me In Your Arms (Rock Me A Little While)”.
Baxter jammed with former White House Press Secretary and close friend Tony Snow’s band Beats Workin at the Congressional Picnic held on the South Lawn of the White House.
Defense consulting career
Baxter fell into his second profession almost by accident. In the mid-1980s, Baxter’s interest in music recording technology led him to wonder about hardware and software that was originally developed for military use, i.e. data-compression algorithms and large-capacity storage devices. As it happened, his next-door neighbor was a retired engineer who had worked on the Sidewinder missile program. This neighbor bought Baxter a subscription to an aviation magazine, provoking his interest in additional military-oriented publications and missile defense systems in particular. He became self-taught in this area, and at one point he wrote a five-page paper that proposed converting the ship-based anti-aircraft Aegis system into a rudimentary missile defense system. He gave the paper to California Republican congressman Dana Rohrabacher, and his career as a defense consultant began.
The largest classic rock benefits for U.S. Vets happening this Fourth Of July weekend –The “American Vinyl Festival.”
This event will feature The American Vinyl All Star Band (AVASB), comprising Jeffrey “Skunk” Baxter (Doobie Bothers/Steely Dan), Barry Goudreau (formerly of Boston), Robert “Mousey” Thompson (James Brown), Leroy “LRS” Romans (The Wailers/3rd World), Tim Archibald (RTZ/Peter Wolf) and Danny Beissel (Fosterchild), as the event’s headliners.
An onslaught of special guests will also be lending their musical talents to the day, including: Matt Sorum (Guns N’ Roses/Velvet Revolver), Wally Palmer (The Romantics), The Uptown Horns (The Rolling Stones), Conrad Korsch (The Rod Stewart Band), Brian Quinn (Candlebox), Mark McGrath (Sugar Ray), and Phil Stokes (Pure Prairie League).
The “American Vinyl Festival” will support Freedom Drives U.S. Inc., a not-for-profit charity engaged in the facilitation of mobility converted vehicles other than minivans for veterans with mobility needs.
Sat, July 6, 2019 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM EDT
Location Suicide Six Downhill Ski Area 247 Stage Road
Pomfret, VT 05067
The event kicks off at 5 PM ET and will include food vendors, merchants and a silent auction. Tickets are $20 - $65 and veterans get in free with a ticketed guest.
Tickets are available at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-american-vinyl-music-festival-tickets-61571182063
For more information about AVASB visit https://www.americanvinylallstarband.net
Michael B. Kline, LUTCF, CLU, is a Registered Representative and Investment Adviser Representative of Equity Services, Inc. and offers securities in Arizona, California, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Nevada, and Wisconsin. He is also insurance-licensed in Illinois, Wisconsin, Michigan and an 'On Air Consultant' at Business First AM Radio.