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Hello, Pine Knob

50 year anniversary of iconic Detroit venue, Pine Knob. Memories with artist interviews over past 50 years. Tags/Keywords: Music, Pine Knob, Detroit, Artist Interviews, Iconic Venue

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11:10

Willie Nelson's Outlaw Tour brings a eclectic group...

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2023/09/19

Willie Nelson turned 90 earlier this year and instead of slowing down, he's gone on a birthday tour. In advance of Willie's Outlaw Tour stop at Pine Knob on September 22, host Gary Graff talks to Oak Park native Don Was from Wolf Bros and The String Cheese Incident's Kyle Hollingsworth. Also in this episode, a conversation with Eric Vanlerberghe from I Prevail, a band formed in Southfield.

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11:26

Remembering the life and legacy of a Pine Knob...

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2023/09/12

The music world was shocked when Jimmy Buffet passed away on September 1, 2023. And while Jimmy's music reflected life in the islands, he always felt right at home at Pine Knob. On this episode of Hello Pine Knob, we revisit at 2021 conversation between host Gary Graff and Jimmy Buffett.

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11:42

How does Alice Cooper celebrate 75? By rocking Pine...

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2023/09/05

Alice Cooper's 10th time on stage at Pine Knob this August, it'll be in support of his 29th album, "Road". And in this episode of 'Hello Pine Knob', host Gary Graff sits down with the Detroit-born Rock-and-Roll Hall of Famer to talk about rocking into his golden years. Also in this episode, Graff chats with Billy Corgan of the Smashing Pumpkins and Brent Smith from Shinedown.

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11:07

Rock through the ages at Pine Knob with shows from...

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2023/08/29

Foreigner has played Pine Knob 36 times, but their 37th show on August 30 might be their last. In this episode of Hello Pine Knob, host Gary Graff chats with the members of Foreigner for a look back at their illustrious career. Also joining Graff in this episode is Disturbed guitarist Dan Donegan and Scott Hoying from Pentatonix.

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12:52

You never know who you'll see at Pine Knob -- from...

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2023/08/15

Over the last 20 years, country artist Jelly Roll has gone on quite the musical journey, starting as a rapper and now finding himself climbing the country charts. In this episode of Hello Pine Knob, host Gary Graff sits down with Jelly Roll along with Johnny Van Zant and Rickey Medlocke of Lynyrd Skynyrd, and Jeremiah Farites of the Lumineers.

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9:08

Rock staples Godsmack, Staind and Nickelback continue...

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2023/08/08

Godsmack, Staind and Nickelback were all formed in 1995. And almost 30 years later, they are all going strong. This week, all three bands will take the Pine Knob stage yet again. On a new episode of Hello, Pine Knob, host Gary Graff sits down with Sully Erna of Godsmack, Aaron Lewis of Staind and the guys from Nickelback.

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13:07

It'll be 'Nothin But A Good Time' when Bret Michaels'...

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2023/07/11

Bret Michaels is no stranger to Pine Knob, having played at the venue 17 times with his band Poison. But on July 13, Michaels brings his solo act to Clarkston with the Parti Gras tour. On a new episode of Hello Pine Knob, host Gary Graff chats with Michaels and Brad Gillis of Night Ranger who joins Michaels on the Parti Gras tour.

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10:55

After a scary moment on stage last year, Santana...

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2023/06/27

For decades, Carlos Santana has been bringing his brand of rock-and-roll to venues across the world. Last year, at Pine Knob, a dehydrated Santana fainted on stage. But if you thought that was going to slow him down, think again. On a new episode of Hello Pine Knob, host Gary Graff talks to not only Santana but also Garbage frontwoman Shirley Manson.

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14:11

Matchbox Twenty brings the hits of yesterday and...

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2023/06/13

Few musical acts dominated the mid-1990s like Matchbox Twenty, thanks to the multi-platinum album 'Yourself Or Someone Like You'. On a new episode of 'Hello, Pine Knob', host Gary Graff chats with the guys from Matchbox Twenty about their decades-long run of success. But before that, we hear from the Chairman of the Hill, Blake Gitlin.

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18:10

The summer concert series returns to Pine Knob with a...

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2023/05/30

The 2023 Pine Knob Music Theatre season is here, and so is Season 2 of the 'Hello, Pine Knob' podcast! In the opening episode, host Gary Graff speaks with President of 313 Presents, Howard Handler; Pine Knob Executive Chef Scott Johnson and Liz Russel, Director of Concessions; 2023 Poster Contest Winner Alison Slackta, and Megan Mesack from the College for Creative Studies.

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7:46

When Seger met Springsteen — It could have only...

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2022/10/18

It's nearly impossible to pinpoint the most famous moment in the long history of Pine Knob. But, there are few moments more iconic then when Bob Seger and Bruce Springsteen met for the first time. On this episode of Hello Pine Knob!, host Gary Graff hangs out with Thomas Weschler and Ken Calvert, two men who where there on that late summer evening in 1978.

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14:18

You don't have to be from Detroit to call Pine Knob...

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2022/10/11

The J Geils Band hails from Boston but they feel right at home in Detroit, recording three live albums in the city, including 'Showtime' at Pine Knob in 1982 (one of their nearly 2 dozen Pine Knob). On this episode of Hello Pine Knob!, host Gary Graff catches up with J Geils Band frontman Peter Wolf about what made Detroit Rock City feel like home.

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5:37

Def Leppard has rocked around the world for decades....

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2022/10/04

The British rock band Def Leppard just played Comerica Park this past summer. But for Def Leppard, the 13 times on stage at Pine Knob are fond memories. So much so that they cut a live album in Oakland County's Independence Township. On this episode of Hello Pine Knob!, host Gary Graff catches up with Def Leppard guitarist Phil Collen about their live album.

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17:41

Want to travel through time but don't have a...

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2022/09/27

Starting with photos from the very first concert -- David Cassidy on June 25, 1972 -- the exhibit showcases the performances as well as the fans who made Pine Knob a legendary stop on the entertainment touring circuit. On this episode of Hello Pine Knob!, host Gary Graff walks through time with photo curator Meg Handler.

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3:59

Want to make it big in music? The Bare Naked Ladies...

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2022/09/20

Toronto-based Bare Naked Ladies have sold 15 million albums world wide. But before they found world-wide fame, the alternative rockers were already selling out Pine Knob. In this episode of Hello Pine Knob!, host Gary Graff and BNL frontman Ed Robertson chat about the magic behind Pine Knob.

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6:19

There is no place like Pine Knob. Need proof? Look no...

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2022/09/13

Plenty of artists have released live albums from their Pine Knob shows. But in 1982, the Steve Miller Band took it one step further, with 'Steve Miller Band Live!' an audio AND visual recording of the show. In this episode of Hello Pine Knob! host Gary Graff sits down to reminisce with none other than Steve Miller himself.

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8:38

At Pine Knob, a 'walk down memory lane' takes you...

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2022/09/06

When Pine Knob opened in 1972, it looked much different than it does today, mostly because of the tunnel that bisected the lawn. In 1983, the tunnel was filled in, increasing the amphitheater's capacity by 2,500. In this episode of 'Hello Pine Knob,' host Gary Graff talks to Joan Malachowski Brandt, the woman who was hired to paint the tunnel with the faces and names of acts that graced the stage at Pine Knob.

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8:34

Peter Frampton brought Detroit Rock City to the world...

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2022/08/30

Pine Knob is one of the premiere music venues in the world. Need proof? Look no further than Peter Frampton's 'Live in Detroit' documentary that was recorded in the summer of '99 and released the following summer. In this episode of 'Hello Pine Knob,' host Gary Graff talks to Frampton about the storied venue and why it is so endearing.

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17:46

For decades, it wasn't summer in Detroit until Eddie...

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2022/08/23

Although Eddie Money's first Pine Knob show was in 1983, it was the summer of 1992 when the Money Man began a string of almost 30 consecutive years playing the venue's inaugural show of the season. In this episode of 'Hello Pine Knob,' host Gary Graff chats with the family of the late rocker about Eddie's love for Pine Knob, and their enduring memories. BONUS: This episode features a live performance of 'I Wanna Go Back' from Eddie Money's final show at Pine Knob in 2018.

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12:07

After almost 100 shows, Pine Knob feels like home for...

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2022/08/16

There might not be a band that knows Pine Knob better than Chicago. The Rock and Roll Hall of Famers played their 82nd show at the venue earlier this summer -- a Pine Knob record. In this episode of 'Hello Pine Knob', host Gary Graff hangs out with members of the band, detailing their special relationship with the legendary venue.

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