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PODCAST

Out of the Main

Tom Nixon and John Nixon

“Out of the Main” is a podcast celebrating one of the most proficient and accomplished eras of musicianship and studio production, including yacht rock, west coast AOR, and related sophisticated music from the 1970s and 80s. “Out of the Main” was launched by two of the era"s biggest fans—both musicians themselves—who, like a growing wave of aficionados all around the world, have been exploring the history, the enjoyment, and now the future potential of the West Coast sound, even as it continues to

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Episode 22.14: Starbuck’s Bruce Blackman

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2022/04/21

Meet the man behind the yacht rock classic “Moonlight Feels Right” (amongst MANY buried treasures!), Bruce Blackman, who lead and founded the band Starbuck with marimbaplayer Bo Wagner. Tom and John got an earful of interesting yacht rock lore, as they examine the stories behind Bruce’s book The Road to Moonlight Feels Right. We cover everything from the days before Starbuck hit it big, all the way through to modern day, discovering Bruce’s gift for lyrics and song writing is still very much alive

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Episode 22.13: Bill and Tamara Champlin, Part 2

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2022/04/14

Part 2 of our interview with Bill Champlin and Tamara Champlin picks back up on location before a yacht rock tribute live show in Dayton Ohio — “We Will Yacht You.” We start with some Chicago history then move forward all the way to present day...literally! Listen in to clips from our continuing conversation with the always entertaining and informative Bill and Tamara westcoast power couple. We covered a lot and learned a lot, and you will two. It’s not just The Champ...it’s The Co-Champs! Keep tabs

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Episode 22.12: The Champ(s)!

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2022/04/07

Tom and John catch up with Bill Champlin and Tamara Champlin on location before a yacht rock tribute live show in Dayton Ohio — “We Will Yacht You.” Listen in to clips from their conversation: everything from singing technique to songwriting to performing live and working in the studio. We covered a lot and learned a lot, and you will two. It’s not just The Champ...it’s The Co-Champs! Keep tabs on Bill and Tamara and check out Bill’s new record, “Livin’ for Love,” at billchamplin.com. The Lightning

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Episode 22.11: Buried Treasures, with Chris Christian

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2022/03/31

Will buried treasures never cease? No, thankfully! Chris Christian has one of the most remarkable career stories you’ll ever hear—one that includes a wonderful foray into yacht rock in 1981. It seems like Chris knows everyone, has done just about everything, and recorded a yachty treasure that features just about every session cat you’ll ever want to hear. PLUS, Chris Christian himself chooses Tom’s “Off the Map” for the Lightning Round! Check out the Chris Christian website, chock-full with

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Episode 22.10: The Healing Power of Music, with...

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2022/03/24

Treat yourself to an incredible story, an important cause, and an amazing lineup of personnel, collaborating to make a beautifully written and masterfully produced modern Westcoast record to raise money for charity, Demand Impact. Vernon Porter (of Kenny Loggins and more) teams with TJ George to assemble a star-studded cast that includes Bill Champlin, Richard Page, Michael McDonald, Tris Imboden, Lenny Castro, Bill Medley and many more. This story is both heart-wrenching and heartwarming, and you

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Episode 22.9: High Adventure, Side B, with Tris Imboden

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2022/03/17

We flipped the record over and broke down Side B of Kenny Loggins’ High Adventure album with legendary drummer Tris Imboden himself. Who better to dissect a masterpiece with than a member of the band who performed on the record? Put the needle down, and let’s continue... “Heart to Heart”’s all-star lineup and amazing bass line More back stories and inside scoops Track-by-track analysis for the second side Fun facts and interesting trivia A preview of an important project for a great cause:

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Episode 22.8: High Adventure, with Tris Imboden

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2022/03/10

Legendary drummer Tris Imboden rejoins the podcast to help Tom and John on a special album focus, breaking down Kenny Loggins’ High Adventure album. Who better to dissect a masterpiece with than a member of the band who performed on the record? Back stories and inside scoops Track-by-track analysis Fun facts and interesting trivia An update on Tris Imboden’s Yacht Stars, going out on the road this summer! Check out the sizzle reel here: https://youtu.be/llkpcIIpcDov=llkpcIIpcDo The Lightning

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Episode 22.7: Carrying the Torch, with Peter Friestedt

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2022/03/03

If you haven’t explored the connection between yacht rock’s past and the current works of Peter Friestedt, you’re in for a treat! Peter is a modern-day artist who serves as the bridge from yesteryear to today, collaborating with the likes of Bill Champlin, Joseph Williams, the long list of yachty session players from back in the day, and many more! It’s more than keeping the fire...it’s carrying the torch! Learn more about Peter Friestedt and explore his catalogue here at www.peterfriestedt.se. The

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Episode 22.6: Tommy Taylor of Christopher Cross, Part 2

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2022/02/24

John and Tom welcome back Tommy Taylor for part 2 of our interview with, most notably, the drummer for the Christopher Cross band, to the podcast for a two-part conversation that spans Tommy’s career before, during and after Christopher Cross. Tune in to hear many clarifications and embellishments as triggered by Tommy hearing our Christopher Cross album focus episode from Season 2. You’ll also hear what Tommy’s up to today, including a brand new collaboration with legendary producer Michael

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Episode 22.5: Guest Tommy Taylor of Christopher Cross

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2022/02/17

We are thrilled to welcome Tommy Taylor, most notably known to the yacht rock community as the drummer for the Christopher Cross band, to the podcast for a two-part conversation that spans Tommy’s career before, during and after Christopher Cross. Tune in to hear many clarifications and embellishments as triggered by Tommy hearing our Christopher Cross album focus episode from Season 2. You’ll also hear what Tommy’s up to today, including a brand new collaboration with legendary producer Michael

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Episode 22.4: The Jay Graydon Grand Finale

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2022/02/10

The third and final installment of our marathon conversation with yacht rock legend Jay Graydon—more stories, more insights, more laughs, more music... Highlights from Part 3: The story behind Jay’s album, “The Past to Present—the 70s” Working with (and without) Jeff Porcaro You’ll never guess who Jay says was the best singer he’s ever worked with More tricks of the trade The classic “After the Love Has Gone” story...with some new details from Jay himself. Make sure you check out the JaR

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Episode 22.3: Jay Graydon, Part 2

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2022/02/03

John and Tom continue their conversation with Jay Graydon—composer, producer, session musician, artist...the list goes on and on. Highlights from Part 2: The Rhodes’ comeback in modern music Watch Stefan Olofsson do his Al Jarreau and Steely Dan medleys on the Rhodes (scroll down once you click that link) The Jay Graydon “sonicscape” that transcended artists and eras Listen to Jay’s KILLER solo on Steve Kipner’s “Knock the Walls Down” - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qqsv1m544xw&t=1980s

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Episode 22.2: Special Guest, Jay Graydon

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2022/01/27

John and Tom were absolutely gobsmacked to welcome 12-time Grammy nominated, 2-time Grammy winning, and all around legend of music Jay Graydon to the podcast. Undeniably one of yacht rock’s greatest talents, Jay shares his tales from yesteryear, reveals a few tricks of his trade, and dives deep into what he’s up to today. Highlights from Part 1: The Grammy he earned but never received His forthcoming YouTube channel and tutorials for budding engineers and guitar players The curse and blessing

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Episode 22.1: The Day the Yacht Sank

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2022/01/20

Tom and John kick off Season 3 of “Out of the Main” exploring when, why and how yacht rock went the way of the dodo (at least temporarily) in 1985. What was the day our favorite music died, and what killed it? Everything from technology advancements, to kulturkampf, MTV, the second British invasion, and changing tastes in music and pop culture more generally. The boat took on a lot of water, friends. Plus! New feature: The Supersonic Smash-Up! Try your hand: Can you name these five songs, in order

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Episode 21.51: Holiday Reruns - The Christmas Special!

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2021/12/20

Our favorite convention from the late 70s and early 80s: Everything had a Christmas Special! And every year, they would rerun the same holiday special specials and we never got tired of them. It was tradition! Our yacht rock podcast should be no different! John and Tom scour music-dom for the yachtiest yuletide merriment to bring your season glad “tide”-ings, including songs from the era and modern buried treasures from classic yacht rock artists.Who’s on your yachty list? Tell us tunes, albums and

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Episode 21.50: Odds and Ends

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2021/12/16

To wrap up Season Two of “Out of the Main,” Tom and John clear the decks (ding!) of various notes and conversation topics they’ve been collecting all year but never got to. From interesting anecdotes to factoids learned but never discussed, this episode as a little bit of everything: Things Discussed: Why would it take 81 takes to record one yacht rock song? Jeff Porcaro’s perfected pursuit of imperfection Chick Corea’s Cheap but Good Advice for Playing Music in a Grouop What is this Laurel

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Episode 21.49: Peter Beckett’s Player, Part 2

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2021/12/09

Part 2 of our interview with Peter Beckett, the voice of yacht rock supergroup Player, is the subject of this week’s podcast, one of our favorites to date! Picking up where we left off last week... Things Discussed: How Peter came to join Little River Band full time Peter’s solo career, writing career, and even a cameo on General Hospital?! What’s next for Peter, and what we may have missed in the meantime. What in the Sam Hill is “Baby Don’t Come Back?” Yacht Rock Wines, and all the buzz

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Episode 21.48: Peter Beckett, the Voice of Player

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2021/12/02

John and Tom are thrilled to welcome Peter Beckett, founding member and lead singer of the legendary yacht rock band Player, to the podcast. Back on the road appearing as Peter Beckett’s Player, the composer and singer of the international chart topper “Baby Come Back” covers what’s happening now, how it all began, and how he and others are “keeping the fire” to this day. Things Discussed: Peter’s own yacht rock origin story A chance meeting in Los Angeles that would lead to the formation of

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Episode 21.47: Off the Map (What You’re Missing)

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2021/11/24

A whole episode devoted to our Lightning Round concept of “Off the Map.” What do you miss when you’re only listening to yacht rock? What bands, genres and styles do you listen to that are way off the map, but maybe—just maybe—actually tie back to yacht rock after all? Things Discussed: What else from that same time period lights your fire? New Romantic and sophisti-pop’s surprising ties back to the dock The gifts of genius Jeff Lynne gave to the world during the yacht rock years Does the

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Episode 21.46: Lost in the Shuffle

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2021/11/18

Let’s break down one of the essential elements of yacht rock: the half-time shuffle. With roots in swing music and early rock and roll, the straight shuffle has been a staple of music for generations. But in the yacht rock era, its kissing cousin, the half-time shuffle, became ubiquitous and essential to the west-coast sound, thanks to masters of the art like Jeff Porcaro, Steve Gadd, Bernard Purdie, Rick Marotta and others. John breaks down the mechanics, and together, we explore the finer

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