Bones, Twigs & Wigs
By BTW podcast
Three musicians/coworkers share experiences and opinions revolving around the music industry and current events.
Bones, Twigs & WigsMar 19, 2021
Vinyl Impressions with special guest Jerome Arab
This is a record (and artist) that we've been wanting to cover for a while now. For those who know and follow our show, you would know that we try to find the physical copy of the vinyl record we cover during our Vinyl Impressions segment. It's our niche, I guess. So, in this very special episode, we bring our guest, Jerome Arab, to discuss this classic Stevie Wonder album called Hotter Than July. Disclaimer: it was Jerome's idea to cover this record so kudos to him!!!
Follow Jerome Arab on facebook and instagram
Also, check out his music on Spotify, Apple Music, Youtube and all major platforms. This guy is dope!!!
You can find this project on all streaming platforms but if you're looking for vinyl, check out discogs.com
If you have any comments, questions or experiences you'd like to share, please feel free to hit us up!
@bonestwigswigs - Instagram
Bones, Twigs Wigs - Facebook
Vinyl Impressions - Valentine's Day Special
Here's a bonus episode. Taking a break from the norm, we're covering a limited edition Fitz and The Tantrums EP record.
The gag is...this record is not about love. It's actually about breakups and heartaches and all that jazz.
We go further and share our opinion on the sappiest, cheesiest or actually pretty good love songs of all time.
Check it out!!!!
You can find this project on all streaming platforms but if you're looking for vinyl, check out discogs.com
You might be able to find this record on the band website fitzandthetantrums.com
If you have any comments, questions or experiences you'd like to share, please feel free to hit us up!
@bonestwigswigs - Instagram
Vinyl Impressions - So
Got another classic album for ya this week!!!
This time Grant takes us in with So by Peter Gabriel. Just like the Fleetwood Mac, Rumours album, this record will have you saying "hey i heard this song before" even if you're not the biggest Peter Gabriel fan. In this episode, we go over his style and musicianship as well as his recording process for such a timeless project.
Check it out!!!!
You can find this project on all streaming platforms but if you're looking for vinyl, check out discogs.com
If you have any comments, questions or experiences you'd like to share, please feel free to hit us up!
@bonestwigswigs - Instagram
Vinyl Impression - Rumours
Ok, first of all, how do you guys spelled it? Is it "rumors" or "rumours"? My spell check says the title of this album is incorrect but Fleetwood Mac is so confident behind the name. Now I don't know who to believe.
Nevertheless, this has been one of the greatest records of all time. Definitely in the top 100 greatest albums, probably top ten.
In this episode, we cover Fleetwood Mac's eleventh studio album Rumours. We discuss a few stories of the band, some songwriting props, and of course, our personal favorite tracks.
Check it out!!!!
You can find this project on all streaming platforms but if you're looking for vinyl, check out discogs.com
If you have any comments, questions or experiences you'd like to share, please feel free to hit us up!
@bonestwigswigs - Instagram
Vinyl Impression - OK Computer
In this installment, we cover Radiohead's OK Computer. This was their third studio album released in 1997 and it is known to be their more experimental and abstract projects. We dive in and give a bit of backstory of the band and their creation (just like we do every episode). This was a first for Johnny as he's never sat down and actually listened to Radiohead. Check out this episode to hear his opinion (hehehehehe).
You can find this project on all streaming platforms but if you're looking for vinyl, check out discogs.com
If you have any comments, questions or experiences you'd like to share, please feel free to hit us up!
@bonestwigswigs - Instagram
Vinyl Impressions - Takin' It To The Streets
We're back and Johnny is taking us in with a great record!!!
This week, we cover Takin' It To The Streets by The Doobie Brothers.
This album was a treat to talk about. Especially with this band being one of his favorite and the band's singer being the great, soulful, bearded man with the golden voice Michael McDonald (Johnny is a super fan of this guy). Besides the fact, this band as whole and individually are awesome at what they do and surprisingly well connected in the industry. Listen as we mention some of the ties they have and their historic key moments.
You can find this project on all streaming platforms but if you're looking for vinyl, check out discogs.com
If you have any comments, questions or experiences you'd like to share, please feel free to hit us up!
@bonestwigswigs - Instagram
Vinyl Impressions - 1984
First off, rest in peace, Eddie Van Halen.
In this episode, we discuss the legendary Van Halen and their sixth studio album 1984.
It's amazing to see all of the connections throughout the music industry (this person wrote for so and so, this person produced for such and such, etc.) It goes to show small the world really is. Take a listen as we dive into this album, the band, and some of the history behind the music.
You can find this project on all streaming platforms but if you're looking for vinyl, check out discogs.com
If you have any comments, questions or experiences you'd like to share, please feel free to hit us up!
@bonestwigswigs - Instagram
Vinyl Impression - Electric Ladyland
As we get back to our weekly shenanigans, we bring to you the final installment of the Jimi Hendrix Album Trilogy...or Trinity...whichever sounds better.
We discuss Jimi's last album titled Electric Ladyland. Trying to decipher this project was an absolute treat. Check out this episode on youtube as well to see the special edition vinyl package.
You can find this project on all streaming platforms but if you're looking for vinyl, check out discogs.com
If you have any comments, questions or experiences you'd like to share, please feel free to hit us up!
@bonestwigswigs - Instagram
Bones Twigs Wigs - Facebook and Youtube
Vinyl Impression - Axis: Bold as Love
Anybody here for the second installment?!?!?!
This week, we talked of Jimi Hendrix and his second album Axis: Bold As Love
This project has a very wide range and experimental sound. If you're fans of Jimi, you can almost tell exactly what was going through his mind in the making of this album...he was probably thinking "I'm gonna do what I want because I can"
Ultimately, he influenced genres and generations of rockers. Stay tuned next week for our third and final installment.
Listen to us discuss Jimi's life story and backstory of this classic album
You can find this project on all streaming platforms but if you're looking for vinyl, check out discogs.com
If you have any comments, questions or experiences you'd like to share, please feel free to hit us up!
@bonestwigswigs - Instagram
Bones Twigs Wigs - Facebook and Youtube
Vinyl Impressions - Are You Experienced
The guys are having a Jimi Hendrix fix! To commemorate 50 years since Jimi left us, the next three episodes are dedicated to an album each.
We start this off with Jimi's debut album Are You Experienced
Listen to us discuss Jimi's life story and backstory of this classic album
You can find this project on all streaming platforms but if you're looking for vinyl, check out discogs.com
If you have any comments, questions or experiences you'd like to share, please feel free to hit us up!
@bonestwigswigs - Instagram
Bones Twigs Wigs - Facebook and Youtube
Vinyl Impressions - King's Disease Pt. 3
Our final installment!!! Thanks to every one who actually sat through all three episodes and listened to us go back and forth about this album.
We could've talked for another hour or so but Steve had to go cook dinner or read a book or some crap.
Check out Nas' latest album King's Disease
You can find this project on all streaming platforms. We're hoping that there will be a vinyl pressing of this album in the near future.
If you have any comments, questions or experiences you'd like to share, please feel free to hit us up!
@bonestwigswigs - Instagram
Bones Twigs Wigs - Facebook and Youtube
Vinyl Impressions - King's Disease Pt. 2
"No idea's original. There's nothing new under the sun."
If you haven't heard by now, we recorded this segment for at least four hours. Shows how much we're fans of not only Nas, but Hip-Hop as a whole.
This is part two of our conversation about the new Nas album, King's Disease.
Check out this episode and our review on this project. Spoiler alert: if you haven't heard the album, it's DOPE!!!!
You can find this project on all streaming platforms but if you're looking for vinyl, it might take a while (we checked discogs.com already).
If you have any comments, questions or experiences you'd like to share, please feel free to hit us up!
@bonestwigswigs - Instagram
Bones Twigs Wigs - Facebook and Youtube
Vinyl Impressions - King's Disease Pt.1
Peace King!!! Happy Birthday to the Mighty Nasir Jones better known as the great Nas.
We literally talked about this new album, track by track, for HOURS!!! We're fans and that's what fans do.
Check out this episode and our review on this project. Spoiler alert: if you haven't heard the album, it's DOPE!!!!
You can find this project on all streaming platforms but if you're looking for vinyl, it might take a while (we checked discogs.com already).
If you have any comments, questions or experiences you'd like to share, please feel free to hit us up!
@bonestwigswigs - Instagram
Bones Twigs Wigs - Facebook and Youtube
Vinyl Impressions - Aoxomoxoa
Got another episode...with a weird song title. Grateful Dead's Aoxomoxoa
The name is palindrome: A word that reads the same backward as forward. Fun Fact: the word means absolutely nothing.
However, the album is super cool. As well as the album art (check it out on our Youtube channel)
You can find this project on all streaming platforms but if you're looking for vinyl, check out discogs.com
If you have any comments, questions or experiences you'd like to share, please feel free to hit us up!
@bonestwigswigs - Instagram
Bones Twigs Wigs - Facebook and Youtube
Vinyl Impressions - Good Thing
Back at it again with another episode!!!
This week, Johnny chose a soulful record for a change by Leon Bridges called Good Thing. Released in 2018, this project is filled with so many different dynamics. We discuss the different styles involved in it...all while Johnny takes the braids out of his hair live on camera.
Full video on our Youtube channel!!!
You can find this project on all streaming platforms but if you're looking for vinyl, check out discogs.com
If you have any comments, questions or experiences you'd like to share, please feel free to hit us up!
@bonestwigswigs - Instagram
Bones Twigs Wigs - Facebook and Youtube
Vinyl Impressions - To Pimp A Butterfly
We're back with another one for ya!!!! This episode, we discuss Kendrick Lamar's To Pimp A Butterfly. Arguably, one of his best albums to date, we talk about our favorite tracks, the musicality involved, and the impact this record had on the culture of hip hop. WARNING: Johnny uses the n-word a few times (he's black...he can do so).
You can find this project on all streaming platforms but if you're looking for vinyl, check out discogs.com
If you have any comments, questions or experiences you'd like to share, please feel free to hit us up!
@bonestwigswigs - Instagram
Bones Twigs Wigs - Facebook and Youtube
Vinyl Impressions - The Ablist Part Two
Back at it again with another Vinyl Impressions!!!!
This is Part Two of The Ablist discussion with DJ Rob Swift. If you missed part one, make sure to check it out!!!!
Special thanks to Rob Swift for taking time out to chat with us about this classic debut album of his.
You can find this project on most streaming platforms but if you're looking for vinyl, check out discogs.com
If you have any comments, questions or experiences you'd like to share, please feel free to hit us up!
@bonestwigswigs - Instagram
Bones Twigs Wigs - Facebook and Youtube
Sponsorships: on for this episode
Vinyl Impressions - The Ablist Part 1
THIS EPISODE RIGHT HERE?!?!?! This was a fun one!!! We have the legendary...the mighty...DJ Rob Swift. The original member of the turntables group X-ecutioners, he's worked with Cypress Hill, Fat Joe, Linkin Park, Blue Man Group and Herbie Hancock. He's with us today via zoom to talk about his 1999 album The Ablist.
This record is amazing, showing the turntables as an instrument in the band, and DJing as an art form. Even 20 years later, this album holds weight. We also had the opportunity to talk to Rob about the backstory behind creating the album, instrumentation and production, as well as his experience being a DJ in the Golden Era of Hip Hop.
The convo was so good, we had to break it into two parts. So, make sure you stay tuned for next week's episode!!!
You can find this project on all streaming platforms but if you're looking for vinyl, check out discogs.com
If you have any comments, questions or experiences you'd like to share, please feel free to hit us up!
@bonestwigswigs - Instagram
Bones Twigs Wigs - Facebook and Youtube
Vinyl Impressions - Earthtones
Back with another Vinyl Impressions!!!
Today, Johnny covers Earthtones by Bahamas. A folk album (we were not expecting Johnny to bring this one to the table).
This project is about two years old and it's so groovy! Gives a very folky/Americana vibe with some soulfulness.
You can find this project on all streaming platforms but if you're looking for vinyl, check out discogs.com
If you have any comments, questions or experiences you'd like to share, please feel free to hit us up!
@bonestwigswigs - Instagram
Bones Twigs Wigs - Facebook and Youtube
Vinyl Impressions - My God Has A Telephone
BTW bringing you another Vinyl gem. Today, Johnny's hosting this one and he put us onto this limited edition 45 RPM record by The Flying Stars of Brooklyn's. The Flying Stars of Brooklyn, NY is the gospel recording project of Aaron Frazer - drummer and occasional singer of Durand Jones & The Indications. Definitely worth a listen if you like old school record, gospel records...or old school gospel records!
You can find this project on all streaming platforms but if you're looking for vinyl, check out discogs.com
If you have any comments, questions or experiences you'd like to share, please feel free to hit us up!
@bonestwigswigs - Instagram
Bones Twigs Wigs - Facebook and Youtube
Vinyl Impressions - Wish You Were Here
BTW checking out Stephen's choice, as 70's Prog Rock classic that influenced a generation of musicians......but one of the guys isn't a fan....
You can find this project on all streaming platforms but if you're looking for vinyl, check out discogs.com
If you have any comments, questions or experiences you'd like to share, please feel free to hit us up!
@bonestwigswigs - Instagram
Bones Twigs Wigs - Facebook and Youtube
Episode 10 - Short and Long Term Goals
The fellas talk about their long and short term goals plus our personal thoughts about what the future may hold.
If you're a performer, musician or just an average joe, share some of your personal goals. We would like to know...really...we would.
Like, comment and subscribe!!!
If you have any comments, questions you'd like to share, please feel free to hit us up!
@bonestwigswigs - Instagram
Bones Twigs Wigs - Facebook and Youtube
Vinyl Impression - Folsom Prison Blues
Another one for ya!!!!
This time covering Johnny Cash Live at Folsom Prison
You can find this project on all streaming platforms but if you're looking for vinyl, check out discogs.com
If you have any comments, questions or experiences you'd like to share, please feel free to hit us up!
@bonestwigswigs - Instagram
Bones Twigs Wigs - Facebook and Youtube
Episode 9 - Phobias. What Are You Scared Of?
BTW talk about phobias... and Johnny has an extra special fear all of his own...
If you have any comments, questions or phobias you'd like to share, please feel free to hit us up!
@bonestwigswigs - Instagram
Bones Twigs Wigs - Facebook and Youtube
Vinyl Impressions - What's Going On
Its Bones' (Johnny) turn to choose one of his favourite vinyls and this week is an absolute classic, with a great message...
This week we cover Marvin Gaye's What's Goin' On.
Such a powerful album that will stand the test of time.
You can find this project on all streaming platforms but if you're looking for vinyl, check out discogs.com
If you have any comments, questions or experiences you'd like to share, please feel free to hit us up!
@bonestwigswigs - Instagram
Bones Twigs Wigs - Facebook and Youtube
Episode 8 - Favorite Comedy Specials...Of The Last Five Years
BTW get into talking about some of their favourite recent stand-up comedy specials, and how comedians have to cope with the PC world we're living in.
If you have any comments, questions or shows you'd like to share, please feel free to hit us up!
@bonestwigswigs - Instagram
Bones Twigs Wigs - Facebook and Youtube
Episode 7 - Mig Ayesa Part Two
We had such a good time talking to Migs that we had to split the conversation into two parts. Check it out as we dissect Migs and his resume a bit!
Remember, this is part two so if you haven't listened to part one, head over there now!
Make sure to follow Mig @migayesa on Instagram and Mig Ayesa on Facebook.
If you have any comments, questions or experiences you'd like to share, please feel free to hit us up!
@bonestwigswigs - Instagram
Bones Twigs Wigs - Facebook and Youtube
Episode 6 - Special Guest Mig Ayesa
BTW has an extra special guest in the world wide studio this time. The one and only Mig Ayesa!
Star of stage and screen, we talk about his life, his loves and his favourite people.
This Part One of a two, so please head straight over to the second installment once it's published!
Make sure to follow Mig @migayesa on Instagram and Mig Ayesa on Facebook.
If you have any comments, questions or experiences you'd like to share, please feel free to hit us up!
@bonestwigswigs - Instagram
Bones Twigs Wigs - Facebook and Youtube
Vinyl Impressions - Band of Gypsys
It's Twigs' turn this time to choose a record, and he goes for a live one. Jimi Hendrix....with a twist
We discuss the backstory of the project and share our personal favs.
You can find this project on all streaming platforms but if you're looking for vinyl, check out discogs.com
If you have any comments, questions or experiences you'd like to share, please feel free to hit us up!
@bonestwigswigs - Instagram
Bones Twigs Wigs - Facebook and Youtube
Vinyl Impressions - Prince (The Versace Experience)
In this week's Vinyl Impression, we cover the artist formerly known as Prince Ƭ̵̬̊
Grant leads us into this awesome discovery of a project that was (once upon a time) exclusive, limited edition and only on cassette.
We discuss the backstory of the project and share our personal favs.
R.I.P to the Purple One.
You can find this project on all streaming platforms but if you're looking for vinyl, check out discogs.com
If you have any comments, questions or experiences you'd like to share, please feel free to hit us up!
@bonestwigswigs - Instagram
Bones Twigs Wigs - Facebook and Youtube
Episode 5 - What Happens When Your Passion Becomes Your Job
What happens when you start getting paid for what you love to do?
Listen to us share our stories as passionate musicians and creatives.
If you'd like to share your own stories or opinions, hit us up!!!
Like, comment and subscribe
Follow us @bonestwigswigs - Instagram
Bones Twigs Wigs - Facebook and Youtube
Episode 4: Live Streaming (For musicians)
We're just discussing our experiences using live streaming as performers.
This has become a big commodity in this day and age (pre and post-pandemic).
If you have any comments, questions or experiences you'd like to share, please feel free to hit us up!
@bonestwigswigs - Instagram
Bones Twigs Wigs - Facebook
Episode 3: Pastor Del
In this episode, we're joined by one of our good friends, Del.
He's the lead singer of the INXS tribute band, traveling and performing internationally. This is a rocker!!!
We've had the pleasure of jamming with him on a few occasions but this episode we speak on one special occasion in particular...and it's backstory...sorta.
...Just check out the episode for yourself. Also, make sure to follow Del:
Dellacoma Rio - facebook
@dellacoma - Instagram
@australianinxsshow - Instagram
New every episodes on Tuesday and Saturdays
Full Video will be on Youtube
Episode 2 - Quarantine at Sea (featuring Duke Allen)
The entire planet is being affected by this pandemic. Some more than others but picture this: Imagine being stuck on a cruise ship during a pandemic. Sounds fun, right? Maybe even terrifying for some people. Well, our brother Duke joins us via Zoom to share his experience as a performer being quarantine in the middle of the ocean.
Be sure to follow him
Duke Allen - Facebook
@laduke_a - Instagram
New episodes every Tuesday and Saturday
Full video on our youtube channel
Vinyl Impressions - YEBBA (Video on our Youtube channel)
The three of us are lucky to have a decent and growing record collection. We've decided to share some of our favorites in what we call 'Vinyl Impressions'. In this episode, we're checking out Johnny's limited edition 'Evergreen' by Yebba. Released by Platoon, a distribution label, this 45 RPM is number 141 of 1000 pressed to vinyl. If you're looking to start your own collection or you would like your own Evergreen record, check out this website called www.discogs.com. The site allows you to find records, buy and sell or keep track of your personal collection. Thanks for listening!
Episode 1 (Testing The Waters)
So...the three of us worked on a cruise ship together as musicians. In this episode, we discuss a range of things. Unemployment due to COVID-19, life on a ship, food, family, etc. All in all, we took this time to catch up with each other as well as test our abilities to execute this podcast for future episodes. Enjoy...we promise...our future episodes will be shorter.