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Rat Tales - Boston Rock Stories

Rat Tales - Boston Rock Stories

By Mike Hoban

Rat Tales tells the story of the Boston garage/punk scene through the music and voices of those who made the Boston rock scene so uniquely Boston. Rat Tales features music and in-depth interviews with the people that were there and lived to tell about it. At least what they can remember...
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Rat Tales - Boston Rock StoriesOct 27, 2020

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"Rat Tales" Fred Pineau Interview

"Rat Tales" Fred Pineau Interview

Interview with The Atlantics guitarist Fred Pineau. Fred has played with many local bands over the years & is now currently in Little Billy Lost.


Host: Mike Hoban

Editing: Lenny Scolletta

Aug 18, 202302:12:49
"Rat Tales" Interview with legendary Singer, Guitarist Johnny Angel from Local Legends "City Thrills", "Swinging Erudites" & "The Blackjacks"

"Rat Tales" Interview with legendary Singer, Guitarist Johnny Angel from Local Legends "City Thrills", "Swinging Erudites" & "The Blackjacks"

"Rat Tales" Interview with legendary Singer, Guitarist Johnny Angel from Local Legends "City Thrills", "Swinging Erudites" & "The Blackjacks"

Produced & Directed by: Mike Hoban & Lenny Scolletta

Interview: Mike Hoban

Edited by: Lenny Scolletta

Theme written by: Tom Abbott & Lenny Scolletta, performed by The Wayoutz

"Rat Tales" Logo designed by: Joe Constantine

Special thanks: Medford Community Media

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Feb 03, 202301:43:28
"Rat Tales" Interview with singer, guitarist, songwriter Ralph Fatello from "The Vinny Band", "Nor'Easters" & "Semper Fi".
Jan 22, 202301:49:14
"Rat Tales" Interview with singer, guitarist, songwriter Barry Marshall from "The Marshalls"
Jan 22, 202301:44:35
"Rat Tales" Jon Butcher, Singer, songwriter & guitarist from The Jon Butcher Axis

"Rat Tales" Jon Butcher, Singer, songwriter & guitarist from The Jon Butcher Axis

"Rat Tales" Jon Butcher, Singer, songwriter & guitarist from The Jon Butcher Axis  

Produced & Directed by: Mike Hoban & Lenny Scolletta 

Edited by: Lenny Scolletta 

Theme written by: Lenny Scolletta & Tom Abbott. 

Performed by The Wayoutz "Rat Tales" 

Logo designed by: Joe Constantine 

Special thanks: Medford Community Media (2022) lennyvision

Dec 31, 202201:44:28
"Rat Tales" Sal Baglio, Singer, songwriter & guitarist from The Stompers

"Rat Tales" Sal Baglio, Singer, songwriter & guitarist from The Stompers

"Rat Tales" Sal Baglio, Singer, songwriter & guitarist from The Stompers & currently Amplifier Heads Interview

Produced & Directed by: Mike Hoban & Lenny Scolletta

Edited by: Lenny Scolletta

Theme written by: Lenny Scolletta & Tom Abbott. Performed by The Wayoutz

"Rat Tales" Logo designed by: Joe Constantine

Special thanks: Medford Community Media

(2022) lennyvision

Dec 31, 202201:47:58
"Rat Tales" Jon Macey Interview

"Rat Tales" Jon Macey Interview

"Rat Tales" Jon Macey, Singer, songwriter & guitarist from Fox Pass & Hummingbird Syndicate Interview

Produced & Directed by: Mike Hoban & Lenny Scolletta

Edited by: Lenny Scolletta

Theme written by: Lenny Scolletta & Tom Abbott. Performed by The Wayoutz

"Rat Tales" Logo designed by: Joe Constantine

Special thanks: Medford Community Media

(2022) lennyvision

Dec 22, 202201:38:54
"The Pest List" Frank Rowe's 70th Birthday Bash, Midway Cafe, 9/12/21

"The Pest List" Frank Rowe's 70th Birthday Bash, Midway Cafe, 9/12/21

"The Pest List" Frank Rowe's 70th Birthday Bash, Midway Cafe, 9/12/21

Featuring Richie Parsons, The Link Brothers, Classic Ruins, Kenne Highland's Airforce

Produced & Directed by: Mike Hoban & Lenny Scolletta

Edited by: Lenny Scolletta

Theme written by: Lenny Scolletta & Tom Abbott, performed by The Wayoutz

"Rat Tales" Logo designed by: Joe Constantine

Special thanks: Medford Community Media

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Dec 05, 202202:06:30
"Tavern Tales" Zipper Set, O'Brien's Pub, Allston, MA Dec 1, 22

"Tavern Tales" Zipper Set, O'Brien's Pub, Allston, MA Dec 1, 22

"Tavern Tales" Zipper Set, O'Brien's Pub, Allston, MA Dec 1, 22

Produced & Directed by: Mike Hoban & Lenny Scolletta

Interview: Mike Hoban

Edited by: Lenny Scolletta

Theme written by: Lenny Scolletta & Tom Abbott, performed by The Wayoutz

"Rat Tales" Logo designed by: Joe Constantine

Special thanks: Medford Community Media

(2022) lennyvision

Dec 05, 202242:09
"Tavern Tales" Sal Baglio Set, Boxboro, MA 2022

"Tavern Tales" Sal Baglio Set, Boxboro, MA 2022

"Tavern Tales" Sal Baglio Set, Boxboro, MA 2022

Produced & Directed by: Mike Hoban & Lenny Scolletta

Interview: Mike Hoban

Edited by: Lenny Scolletta

Theme written by: Lenny Scolletta & Tom Abbott, performed by The Wayoutz

"Rat Tales" Logo designed by: Joe Constantine

Special thanks: Medford Community Media

(2022) lennyvision

Dec 05, 202234:22
"Tavern Tales" The Marshalls With June Millington From "Fanny" Set, Boxboro, MA 2022

"Tavern Tales" The Marshalls With June Millington From "Fanny" Set, Boxboro, MA 2022

"Tavern Tales" The Marshalls With June Millington From "Fanny" Set, Boxboro, MA 2022

Produced & Directed by: Mike Hoban & Lenny Scolletta

Interview: Mike Hoban

Edited by: Lenny Scolletta

Theme written by: Lenny Scolletta & Tom Abbott, performed by The Wayoutz

"Rat Tales" Logo designed by: Joe Constantine

Special thanks: Medford Community Media

(2022) lennyvision

Dec 05, 202220:43
"Tavern Tales" Lizzie Borden & The Axes Set, Boxboro, MA 2022

"Tavern Tales" Lizzie Borden & The Axes Set, Boxboro, MA 2022

"Tavern Tales" Lizzie Borden & The Axes Set, Boxboro, MA 2022

Produced & Directed by: Mike Hoban & Lenny Scolletta

Interview: Mike Hoban

Edited by: Lenny Scolletta

Theme written by: Lenny Scolletta & Tom Abbott, performed by The Wayoutz

"Rat Tales" Logo designed by: Joe Constantine

Special thanks: Medford Community Media

(2022) lennyvision

Dec 05, 202234:06
"Tavern Tales" Jon Butcher Set, Boxboro, MA 2022

"Tavern Tales" Jon Butcher Set, Boxboro, MA 2022

"Tavern Tales" Jon Butcher Set, Boxboro, MA 2022

Produced & Directed by: Mike Hoban & Lenny Scolletta

Interview: Mike Hoban

Edited by: Lenny Scolletta

Theme written by: Lenny Scolletta & Tom Abbott, performed by The Wayoutz

"Rat Tales" Logo designed by: Joe Constantine

Special thanks: Medford Community Media

(2022) lennyvision

Dec 05, 202225:57
"Tavern Tales" Barry Marshall Set, Boxboro, MA 2022

"Tavern Tales" Barry Marshall Set, Boxboro, MA 2022

"Tavern Tales" Barry Marshall Set, Boxboro, MA 2022

Produced & Directed by: Mike Hoban & Lenny Scolletta

Interview: Mike Hoban

Edited by: Lenny Scolletta

Theme written by: Tom Abbott & Lenny Scolletta, performed by The Wayoutz

"Rat Tales" Logo designed by: Joe Constantine

Special thanks: Medford Community Media

(2022) lennyvision

Dec 05, 202245:16
"Tavern Tales" Andrea Gillis Set, Boxboro, MA 2022

"Tavern Tales" Andrea Gillis Set, Boxboro, MA 2022

"Tavern Tales" Andrea Gillis Set, Boxboro, MA 2022

Produced & Directed by: Mike Hoban & Lenny Scolletta

Interview: Mike Hoban

Edited by: Lenny Scolletta

Theme written by: Tom Abbott & Lenny Scolletta, performed by The Wayoutz

"Rat Tales" Logo designed by: Joe Constantine

Special thanks: Medford Community Media

(2022) lennyvision

Dec 05, 202231:15
"Tavern Tales" Robin Lane Set Boxboro, MA 2022

"Tavern Tales" Robin Lane Set Boxboro, MA 2022

"Tavern Tales" Robin Lane Set, Boxboro, MA 2022

Produced & Directed by: Mike Hoban & Lenny Scolletta

Interview: Mike Hoban

Edited by: Lenny Scolletta

Theme written by: Tom Abbott & Lenny Scolletta, performed by The Wayoutz

"Rat Tales" Logo designed by: Joe Constantine

Special thanks: Medford Community Media

(2022) lennyvision

Dec 05, 202227:33
"The Pest List" Episode 1 Features Live Songs & Videos From Various Boston & NE Bands

"The Pest List" Episode 1 Features Live Songs & Videos From Various Boston & NE Bands

"The Pest List" Episode 1 features live songs & videos from The Freeborne, Probable Cause, David Arvedon, Orpheus, Frank Rowe, Willie Alexander, O Positive, Neighborhoods w/Richie Parsons

Dec 02, 202201:19:57
"The Pest List" Episode 1 Features Live Songs & Videos From Various NE & Boston Bands

"The Pest List" Episode 1 Features Live Songs & Videos From Various NE & Boston Bands

"The Pest List" Episode 1 features live songs & videos from Nervous Eaters, Unnatural Axe, Cuban Heels, The Wayoutz, Probable Cause, Caddilac Hearts & Richard Nolan (from Third Rail, his last performance), The Neighborhoods

Dec 02, 202253:29
"The Pest List" Episode 9 Features Live Songs & Videos From Various NE & Boston Bands

"The Pest List" Episode 9 Features Live Songs & Videos From Various NE & Boston Bands

"The Pest List" Episode 9 features live songs & videos from The Barbarians, Orpheus, Teddy & The Pandas, The Remains, The Pandoras, Rockin' Ramrods, Freddy "Boom Boom" Cannon, Ill Wind, Peacework (members of Teddy & The Pandas & The Warlocks).

Dec 02, 202201:08:11
"The Pest List" Episode 7 Features Live Songs & Videos From Various Local Boston & NE Bands

"The Pest List" Episode 7 Features Live Songs & Videos From Various Local Boston & NE Bands

"The Pest List" Episode 7 features live songs & videos from Classic Ruins, David Arvedon, Cal Cali, Nervous Eaters, Fox Pass, Unnatural Axe, Cadillac Hearts, Cuban Heels


Dec 02, 202201:15:46
"The Pest List" Episode 6 Features Live Songs & Videos From Various Local Boston & NE Bands

"The Pest List" Episode 6 Features Live Songs & Videos From Various Local Boston & NE Bands

"The Pest List" Episode 6 features live songs & videos from Frank Rowe, David Arvedon, Probable Cause, Nervous Eaters, The WayOutz, O Positive, Unnatural Axe, Willie Alexander, Cadillac Hearts, Cuban Heels


Dec 01, 202201:15:41
"The Pest List" Episode 5 Features Live Songs & Videos From Various Local Boston & NE Bands

"The Pest List" Episode 5 Features Live Songs & Videos From Various Local Boston & NE Bands

"The Pest List" Episode 5 features live songs & videos from The Freeborne, David Arvedon, Probable Cause, Nervous Eaters, The WayOutz, Orpheus, Frank Rowe, O Positive, Willie Alexander, Neighborhoods 


Dec 01, 202201:07:50
"The Pest List" Episode 4 Features Live Songs & Videos From Various Local Boston & NE Bands

"The Pest List" Episode 4 Features Live Songs & Videos From Various Local Boston & NE Bands

"The Pest List"  Episode 4 features live songs & videos from The Freeborne, David Arvedon, Classic Ruins, Nervous Eaters, The WayOutz, Orpheus, Lyres, Unnatural Axe



Dec 01, 202201:13:35
"The Pest List" Episode 3 Features Live Songs & Videos From Various Local Boston & NE Bands

"The Pest List" Episode 3 Features Live Songs & Videos From Various Local Boston & NE Bands

"The Pest List" Episode 3 features live songs & videos from Unnatural Axe, Nervous Eaters,  Rockin' Ramrods, David Arvedon, The WayOutz, The Barbarians, Orpheus, The Freeborne



Dec 01, 202201:09:60
"The Pest List" Episode 2 Features Live Songs & Videos From Various Local Boston & NE Bands

"The Pest List" Episode 2 Features Live Songs & Videos From Various Local Boston & NE Bands

"The Pest List" Episode 2 Features live songs & videos from Classic Ruins, Unnatural Axe, David Arvedon, Willie Alexander, Nervous Eaters, The WayOutz, O Positive, The Neighborhoods



Dec 01, 202201:10:33
"The Pest List" Episode 8: Features Live Songs & Videos From Various Boston & NE Bands

"The Pest List" Episode 8: Features Live Songs & Videos From Various Boston & NE Bands

"The Pest List" Episode 8: Features live songs & videos from Frank Rowe, David Arvedon, Probable Cause, Nervous Eaters, The WayOutz, O Positive, Unnatural Axe, Cadillac Hearts, Cuban Heels, Lyres

Dec 01, 202201:09:57
"Rat Tales" Interview with legendary Singer Mach Bell from Local Legends "Thundertrain" & "Joe Perry Project"

"Rat Tales" Interview with legendary Singer Mach Bell from Local Legends "Thundertrain" & "Joe Perry Project"

"Rat Tales" Interview with legendary Singer Mach Bell from Local Legends "Thundertrain" & "Joe Perry Project"

Produced & Directed by: Mike Hoban & Lenny Scolletta

Interview: Mike Hoban

Edited by: Lenny Scolletta

Theme written by: Tom Abbott & Lenny Scolletta, performed by The Wayoutz

"Rat Tales" Logo designed by: Joe Constantine

Special thanks: Medford Community Media

(2022) lennyvision

Dec 01, 202202:05:02
"Rat Tales" Interview with legendary Guitarist, Singer, Songwriter Liz Borden from "Lizzie Borden & The Axes".

"Rat Tales" Interview with legendary Guitarist, Singer, Songwriter Liz Borden from "Lizzie Borden & The Axes".

"Rat Tales" Interview with legendary Guitarist, Singer, Songwriter Liz Borden from "Lizzie Borden & The Axes".

Produced & Directed by: Mike Hoban & Lenny Scolletta

Interview: Mike Hoban

Edited by: Lenny Scolletta

Theme written by: Tom Abbott & Lenny Scolletta, performed by The Wayoutz

"Rat Tales" Logo designed by: Joe Constantine

Special thanks: Medford Community Media

(2022) lennyvision

Dec 01, 202201:46:37
"Rat Tales" Jon Butcher Interview

"Rat Tales" Jon Butcher Interview

Interview with legendary Guitarist, Singer, Songwriter Jon Butcher.

Produced & Directed by: Mike Hoban & Lenny Scolletta

Interview: Mike Hoban

Edited by: Lenny Scolletta

Theme written by: Tom Abbott & Lenny Scolletta, performed by The Wayoutz

"Rat Tales" Logo designed by: Joe Constantine

Special thanks: Medford Community Media

(2022) lennyvision

Dec 01, 202201:33:27
Jon Macey Interview

Jon Macey Interview

Interview with Guitarist, Songwriter, Co-founder of Fox Pass, also Macey's Parade, Tom Dickie & The Desires, Hummingbird Syndicate: Jon Macey. 

Produced & Directed by: Mike Hoban & Lenny Scolletta

Interview: Mike Hoban

Edited by: Lenny Scolletta

Theme written by: Tom Abbott & Lenny Scolletta, performed by The Wayoutz

"Rat Tales" Logo designed by: Joe Constantine

Special thanks: Medford Community Media

(2022) lennyvision

Nov 14, 202201:23:02
JJ Rassler Interview DMZ

JJ Rassler Interview DMZ

Interview with Guitarist, co- founder of DMZ JJ Rassler

Produced & Directed by: Mike Hoban & Lenny Scolletta

Edited by: Lenny Scolletta

Theme written by: Tom Abbott & Lenny Scolletta, performed by The Wayoutz

"Rat Tales" Logo designed by: Joe Constantine

Special thanks: Medford Community Media

(2022) lennyvision

Oct 12, 202201:32:36
"Rat Tales" Interview with Tim Jackson Drummer For Robin Lane & The Chartbusters.

"Rat Tales" Interview with Tim Jackson Drummer For Robin Lane & The Chartbusters.

Interview with Tim Jackson drummer for Robin Lane & The Chartbusters.

Produced & Directed by: Mike Hoban & Lenny Scolletta

Interview: Mike Hoban

Edited by: Lenny Scolletta

Theme written by: Tom Abbott & Lenny Scolletta, performed by The Wayoutz

"Rat Tales" Logo designed by: Joe Constantine

Special thanks: Medford Community Media

(2022) lennyvision

Oct 12, 202202:35:50
Sal Baglio "Rat Tales" Interview

Sal Baglio "Rat Tales" Interview

Interview with Founder, Guitarist, Singer of The Stompers, and more recently One Man Sideshow & Amplifier Heads.

Produced & Directed by: Mike Hoban & Lenny Scolletta

Edited by: Lenny Scolletta

Theme written by: Tom Abbott & Lenny Scolletta, performed by The Wayoutz

"Rat Tales" Logo designed by: Joe Constantine

Special thanks: Medford Community Media

(2022) lennyvision

Oct 03, 202201:47:50
"Rat Tales" Liz Borden Interview

"Rat Tales" Liz Borden Interview

2022 Interview with Singer, songwriter, bassist for Lizzie Borden & The Axes & currently The Liz Borden Band.

Produced & Directed by: Mike Hoban & Lenny Scolletta

Edited by: Lenny Scolletta

Theme written by: Tom Abbott & Lenny Scolletta, performed by The Wayoutz

"Rat Tales" Logo designed by: Joe Constantine

Special thanks: Medford Community Media

(2021) lennyvision

Mar 11, 202201:46:30
"Rat Tales" Tim Jackson Interview

"Rat Tales" Tim Jackson Interview

This is a new 2021 interview with Tim Jackson, drummer for many bands & singers including Tom Rush, LaVerne Baker, Jonathan Edwards, The Band That Time Forgot & most notably Robin Lane & The Chartbusters. He Produced & Directed the film "When Things Go Wrong" the story of Robin Lane's life & career. Tim also has a blog & has been featured as an actor in several films including "Chappaquiddick". 

Produced & Directed by: Mike Hoban & Lenny Scolletta

Edited by: Lenny Scolletta

Theme written by: Tom Abbott & Lenny Scolletta, performed by The Wayoutz

"Rat Tales" Logo designed by: Joe Constantine

Special thanks: Medford Community Media

(2021) lennyvision

Aug 02, 202102:15:43
"Tavern Tales" - Richard Mirsky - Singer, Guitarist, Songwriter.

"Tavern Tales" - Richard Mirsky - Singer, Guitarist, Songwriter.

This "Tavern Tales"  episode  features Richard Mirsky - Singer, Guitarist, Songwriter. He has been a fixture on the local scene since the early 80's being a member of many bands including the Wayouts, The Wayoutz, Battery Bridge, Free Movies, The Mirskies, David Arvadon & The Psychopaths & more currently Hixx. He's released 3 groovy solo CD's "Mommy, What's A Mirsky", "Creepy Older Guy" & "Runaway". His set features songs from all 3 CD's as well as some cool Wayoutz classics. 

Produced & Directed by: Mike Hoban & Lenny Scolletta

Edited by: Lenny Scolletta

Theme written by: Tom Abbott & Lenny Scolletta, performed by The Wayoutz (with Richard Mirsky!!)

"Rat Tales" Logo designed by: Joe Constantine

Special thanks: Medford Community Media

(2021) lennyvision

Jun 10, 202148:06
"Rat Tales" - "Cowboy" Mach Bell - Thundertrain - Joe Perry Project

"Rat Tales" - "Cowboy" Mach Bell - Thundertrain - Joe Perry Project

This is a new 2021 interview with "Cowboy" Mach Bell, lead singer of 70's Rat favorites, the band Thundertrain & then later the lead singer with the Joe Perry Project. He has recorded seminal LP's with both bands. Mach recently has written a book "Once A Rocker, Always A Rocker" which is a diary of his years with Joe Perry but also tells tales of his days playing the Rat & other Boston clubs. This interview focuses more on his days in Thundertrain & playing the clubs around Boston. 

Produced & Directed by: Mike Hoban & Lenny Scolletta

Edited by: Lenny Scolletta

Theme written by: Tom Abbott & Lenny Scolletta, performed by The Wayoutz

"Rat Tales" Logo designed by: Joe Constantine

Special thanks: Medford Community Media

(2021) lennyvision

May 06, 202102:08:15
"Rat Tales" - Ralph Fatello Interview - The Vinny Band, The Nor'easters, Semper-Fi

"Rat Tales" - Ralph Fatello Interview - The Vinny Band, The Nor'easters, Semper-Fi

2021 interview with songwriter and guitarist of The Vinny Band, The Nor'easters & Semper-Fi, Ralph Fatello. 

Known for their big hits "The Ravioli" & "Why Can't You Say Love", The VINNY BAND played all over Boston and New England and toured through South American and the Caribbean from 1976 to 1984. Their LP "Olas De Sexo" was produced by David Robinson of The Cars.

Produced & Directed by: Mike Hoban & Lenny Scolletta

Edited by: Lenny Scolletta

Theme written by: Tom Abbott & Lenny Scolletta, performed by The Wayoutz

"Rat Tales" Logo designed by: Joe Constantine

Special thanks: Medford Community Media

(2021) lennyvision

Mar 09, 202101:57:23
"Tavern Tales" - Simon Ritt - The Darlings

"Tavern Tales" - Simon Ritt - The Darlings

Solo acoustic set from co-founder, songwriter for and performer with The Darlings, an award winning Country-Rock band- past winners of The Jim Beam Country Music Talent Search In Nashville, TN.  The Darlings have received a Boston Music Award and In their career have been on the bill with Tom Petty, the Iconic Commander Cody, Jim Lauderdale, Willie Alexander, The Replacements, Lucinda Williams, Junior Brown and many others. In the  1980's Simon was also a member of the Daughters & The Unattached.

Produced by: Frank Rowe, Mike Hoban & Lenny Scolletta

Edited by: Lenny Scolletta

Theme written by: Tom Abbott & Lenny Scolletta, performed by The Wayoutz

"Rat Tales" Logo designed by: Joe Constantine

Special thanks: Medford Community Media

(2021) lennyvision

Mar 08, 202142:46
"Rat Tales" - Barry Marshall - The Marshalls

"Rat Tales" - Barry Marshall - The Marshalls

2021 interview with songwriter, producer, musician and drummer for the Marshalls, Barry Marshall. Barry also played, produced & toured with LaVern Baker.

Produced & Directed by: Mike Hoban & Lenny Scolletta

Edited by: Lenny Scolletta

Theme written by: Tom Abbott & Lenny Scolletta, performed by The Wayoutz

"Rat Tales" Logo designed by: Joe Constantine

Special thanks: Medford Community Media


(2021) lennyvision

Jan 21, 202101:43:10
Rat Radio - Volume 14 - 70's - 90's

Rat Radio - Volume 14 - 70's - 90's

"Rat Radio" - Volume 14 -  90 mns of the still more coolest local songs from the 70's & Beyond. This volume contains songs from the very cool Asa Brebner Tribute CD "I Am Not Gone" available here: https://www.facebook.com/deltaljn

This volume includes:

"Sunshine Blue Skies" (Brebner) - Robin Lane, "Indian Amusement Park" (Brebner) - Classic Ruins, "Every Way The Wind Blowz" -  Lee Lawless, "Let'er Rip" - Thundertrain, "Burnin' Up" - Tom Dickie & The Desires, "Too Many Assholes" - Asa Brebner, "Fine Lovin' Mama" (Brebner) - Billy Connors & The Gator Bros, "Best Friend" - The Outlets, "Gimme The Shakes" - Dogmatics, "Johnny Was A Rocket" - Lapeste, "Mass Ave", - Wille "Loco" Alexander & The Boom Boom Band, "Path Of Wire" - The Wayoutz, "In My Car" - The Marshalls, "Travel" - Scott Damgaard, "Hate To Hate" - Richard Mirsky, "A Good Guest" - Probable Cause, "Hit & Run" - Wille "Loco" Alexander, "Hypnotic" - Muck & The Mires, "Dance Dance Dance" - The Upstarts, "Behold" - Cuban Heels, "I've Been Around" - Downbeat 5, "Let Me Go" - Jenny Dee & The Deelinquents, "Get On With It" - Letters To Cleo, "I'm Not Going To Work Today" (Brebner) - Larry Newman, "The Roses I Never Sent" (Brebner) - Randy Black, "Don't Wait Til Tomorrow" - Robin Lane & The Chartbusters

"Rat Radio" is produced by Lenny Scolletta & Mike Hoban

Edited by Lenny Scolletta

"Rat Radio" logo designed by Joe Constantine

Theme written by Tom Abbott & Lenny Scolletta & performed by the Wayoutz

Special thanks Medford Community Media, Medford, MA

(c) 2021 lennyvision

Jan 19, 202101:26:53
"Rat Radio" - Volume 11 - 70's & 80's &

"Rat Radio" - Volume 11 - 70's & 80's &

"Rat Radio" - Volume 11 -  90 mns of the still more coolest local songs from the 70's & Beyond.

This volume includes:

"Cope" - Gigolo Aunts, "My Town" - The Dawgs, "Mass Ave" - Wille "Loco" Alexander, "Teenage Flu" - The Atlantics, "Something Bad" - The Devotions, "More Than Desire" - Caddilac Heart, "La La La" - Cavedogs, "Lullaby Of Boomland" - Classic Ruins, "Repetition" - Dumptruck, "Not Looking Back" - Lyres, "Max Headroom", - Kenne Highland & His Vatican Sex Kittens, "Nancy Reagen's Head" - Mission Of Burma, "Deliver Me From Idiots" - The Wayouts, "Candy & Suzie" - The Wayouts, "Back In My Arms" - Peter Dayton, "The Dulles Bros Were Here" - Ad Frank, "A Bear Is A Bear Is A Bear" - Spampinato Bros, "Joyride" - Tribe, "Demon Rock" - Letters To Cleo, "Hurricane Bill" - Big Dipper, "Forbidden Love" - Asa Brebner, "Route One" - Cuban Heels, "Don't Let Her Get Away" - Muck & The Mires, "Mall Rebel" - Brian Nolan, "Downtown Talk" - Tom Dickie & The Desires, "Hurry Cherie", - Fox Pass, "It's A Shame About Ray" - The Lemonheads, "Stop The World" - The Elevators

"Rat Radio" is produced by Lenny Scolletta & Mike Hoban

Edited by Lenny Scolletta

"Rat Radio" logo designed by Joe Constantine

Theme written by Tom Abbott & Lenny Scolletta & performed by the Wayoutz

Special thanks Medford Community Media, Medford, MA

(c) 2020 lennyvision

Dec 09, 202001:33:45
"Rat Radio" - Volume 13 - Lyres/DMZ

"Rat Radio" - Volume 13 - Lyres/DMZ

"Rat Radio" - Volume 13 - Lyres/DMZ. 90 mns of their coolest songs from the 70's & Beyond. 

This volume includes:

"Help You Ann" - Lyres, "Do Not Enter" - DMZ, "Geraldine (I Need Money)" - Lyres, "No Reason To Complain" - Lyres, "Come On Now" - DMZ, "Mighty Ida" - DMZ, "We Sell Soul" - Lyres, "How Can I Make You Mine" - DMZ, "Soapy" - Lyres, "Ball Me Out" - DMZ, "Teenage Head", - DMZ, "Buried Alive" - Lyres, "How Do You Know" - Lyres, "I Confess" - Lyres, "Boy From Nowhere" - DMZ, "Don't Give It Up" - Lyres, "In Motion" - Lyres, "What A Girl Can Do" - Lyres, "Busy Body" - Lyres, "From Home" - DMZ, "The First Time" - DMZ, "No More" - Lyres, "Love Me Til The Sun Shines" - Lyres, "That's The Way I Feel About You" - Lyres, "Bad Attitude" - DMZ, "I'm Telling You Girl", - Lyres, "If You Want My Love" - Lyres, "Buried Alive" - Lyres, "Lift Up Your Hood" - DMZ, "You'll Never Do It Baby" - DMZ, "Til The End Of The Day" - Lyres, "Sun's Going Down" - Lyres, "She Pay's The Rent" - Lyres, "Cinderella" - DMZ

"Rat Radio" is produced by Lenny Scolletta & Mike Hoban

Edited by Lenny Scolletta

"Rat Tales" logo designed by Joe Constantine

Theme written by Tom Abbott & Lenny Scolletta & performed by the Wayoutz

Special thanks Medford Community Media, Medford, MA

(c) 2020 lennyvision

Dec 08, 202001:35:03
"Rat Radio" - Volume 12 - The Real Kids/John Felice

"Rat Radio" - Volume 12 - The Real Kids/John Felice

"Rat Radio" - Volume 12 - The Real Kids/John Felice. 90mns of the coolest John Felice songs from the 70's & Beyond. Featuring songs from the Taxi Boys & the Devotions.

This volume includes:

"All Kindsa Girls" - The Real Kids, "Can't Talk To That Girl" - The Real Kids, "She" - The Real Kids, "Detox Queen" - The Real Kids, "Something Bad" - The Devotions, "Small Town" - The Real Kids, "Common At Noon" - The Real Kids, "Where I Wanna Be" - The Real Kids, "Every Day Is A Saturday" - The Real Kids, "All Night Boppin'" - The Real Kids, "Do The Boob", - The Real Kids, "Shake Outta Control" - The Real Kids, "Grown Up Wrong" - The Real Kids, "Problems" - The Real Kids, "Outta Place" - The Real Kids, "No Place Fast" - The Real Kids, "I'm Not There" - The Real Kids, "Hit You Hard" - The Real Kids, "Just Like Darts" - The Real Kids, "On The Blink" - The Real Kids, "Lil' Red Riding Hood" - John Felice, "Bad To Worse" - The Real Kids, "I Can't Kick" - Taxi Boys, "Reggae Reggae" - The Real Kids, "Now You Know" - The Real Kids, "Keep Away", - The Devotions, "It's Been Real" - The Real Kids, "Looks Like Goodbye" 

"Rat Radio" is produced by Lenny Scolletta & Mike Hoban

Edited by Lenny Scolletta

"Rat Tales" logo designed by Joe Constantine

Theme written by Tom Abbott & Lenny Scolletta & performed by the Wayoutz

Special thanks Medford Community Media, Medford, MA

(c) 2020 lennyvision

Dec 08, 202001:35:32
"Rat Radio" - Volume 10 - 70's, 80's &more

"Rat Radio" - Volume 10 - 70's, 80's &more

90mns of still more of the coolest songs from the 80's & Beyond. This volume includes:

"Baby's Off Her Rocker" - The Varmints, "Too Many Assholes" - Asa Brebner, "I Need A Girl" - The Atlantics, "Hurricane Bill" - Big Dipper, "Playground" - Bruce Arnold (Orpheus), "Goodbye To The First Rainy Day" - Ted Meyers (Chamaeleon Church), "First Kiss" - The Upstarts, "Journey To Time" - The Time Beings, "Burnin' Up" - Tom Dickie & The Desires, "Psycho Blond" - Pastiche, "Magic In Her Eyes", - The Trademarks, "I Wasn't Me" - Boys Life, "Bad Sand" - Bound & Gagged, "I Need That Record" - The Tweeds, "Here At The Home" - Tribe, "Send Me An Angel" - Robin Lane & The Chartbusters, "Here Comes Your Man" - The Pixies, "Howa You" - David Arvadon & The Pyschopaths, "Andy Fell" - Human Sexual Response, "Shake Some Action" - Jenny Dee & The Deelinquents, "I See" - Letters To Cleo, "Sequins In Your Dress" - Permafrost, "Suspicion" - Cuban Heels, "I've Been Kicked Around" - Downbeat 5, "If You Knew" - Muck & The Mires, "Don't Ever Wanna Lose Ya", - "New England, "The Madison" - Classic Ruins, "I Quit" - The Wayoutz

"Rat Radio" is produced by Lenny Scolletta & Mike Hoban

Edited by Lenny Scolletta

"Rat Tales" logo designed by Joe Constantine

Theme written by Tom Abbott & Lenny Scolletta

Special thanks Medford Community Media

(c) 2020 lennyvision

Dec 03, 202001:33:14
"Rat Radio" - Volume 9 - More 80's & Beyond

"Rat Radio" - Volume 9 - More 80's & Beyond

90mns of more of the coolest songs from the 80's & Beyond. This volume includes:

"We Fight Tonight" - Unnatural Axe, "Reasons For Murder" - Asa Brebner, "Everything's Different Now" - Til Tuesday, "A Little Devotion" - Ad Frank & The Fast Easy Women, "Robert Pollard" - Big Dipper, "Big Radio" - The Crosbees, "Boys Rule" - Switch & Go, "Indian Giver" - Battery Bridge, "Colin's Heroes" - Dambuilders, "Don't Stop Me From Crying" - Berlin Airlift, "Boom", - The Sextons, "The Way I Do" - Steven Paul Perry, "Grey" - Last Stand, Shake The Faith, "Too Much Monkey Business" - Willie Alexander, "Modern Angel" - Doppleganger, "Eddie" - The Outlets, "Stop The World" - The Elevators, "On My Own" - The Crosbees, "Wake Up" - Big Dipper, "Unspeakable" - Ad Frank, "Maybe Monday" - Til Tuesday, "Three Chord Rock" - Unnatural Axe, "Angel At My Window" - The Wayoutz

"Rat Radio" is produced by Lenny Scolletta & Mike Hoban

Edited by Lenny Scolletta

"Rat Tales" logo designed by Joe Constantine

Theme written by Tom Abbott & Lenny Scolletta

Special thanks Medford Community Media

(c) 2020 lennyvision

Dec 02, 202001:32:56
"Rat Radio" - Volume 8 - More Of The The 70's

"Rat Radio" - Volume 8 - More Of The The 70's

90mns of more of the coolest songs from the 70's. This volume includes:

"Sister Serena" - Dogmatics, "Best Friend" - The Outlets, "Destroyer" - DMZ, "Labatts" - Classic Ruins, "Where'd You Get That Cigarette?" - Infliktors, "Vehicle For Love" - Lou Miami & The Kozmetics, "Don't Wanna Die In My Sleep" - LePeste, "Baby, I Still Need Your Lovin'" - Lyres, "She's Cracked" - The Modern Lovers, "Out On A Date" - Nervous Eaters, "Kenmore Square", - Mach 5, "Now You Know" - The Real Kids, "Moron Rock" - Reddy Teddy, "Sex Substitute" - Unnatural Axe, "Novelty Shoes" - Reddy Teddy, "If You're Happy" - Lyres, "Kill Me Now" - LaPeste, "We All Want To Survive" - Infliktors, "Let's Get Dull" - Classic Ruins, "Big City Rock" - The Atlantics, "Hit You Hard" - The Real Kids, "The First Time" - DMZ, "Can't Cheat The Reaper" - The Outlets, "MTV OD" - Dogmatics

"Rat Radio" is produced by Lenny Scolletta & Mike Hoban

Edited by Lenny Scolletta

"Rat Tales" logo designed by Joe Constantine

Theme written by Tom Abbott & Lenny Scolletta

Special thanks Medford Community Media

Dec 02, 202001:32:60
"Rat Radio" - Volume 7 - The 70's (mostly)

"Rat Radio" - Volume 7 - The 70's (mostly)

90mns of the coolest songs from the 70's. This volume includes:

"Help You Ann" - Lyres, "LonelyHearts" - The Atlantics, "2 Doors Down" - Boys Life, "Heart Attack" - Classic Ruins, "No Place Like Home" - Neighborhoods, "Jackie Onassis" - Human Sexual Response, "Do The Boob" - The Real Kids, "Shot Of Your Love" - The Dawgs, "I Want Sex" - The Boize, "The Plug" - Unnatural Axe, "(Hangin' 10 With) Henrietta", - The Beachmasters, "Terminal Barbershop" - Pastiche, "Circles" - Drezniak, "Substitute" - Ash, "Cry The Night Away" - The Trademarks, "Fascist Lover" - Lou Miami, "If You're Going To The City" - Mach 5, "Johnny's Coltrane" - Gary Shane, "Cos I'm Taking You To Bed" - Willie Alexander, "All Kinds Girls" (Live Paris) - The Real Kids, "A Bit Of You" - The Last One's, "Amtrak" - Fox Pass, "I'll Show You Who's Mod" - Kenne Highland & His Vatican Sex Kittens, "You're Too Cute" - LaPeste, "Hot Steel & Acid" - Nervous Eaters, "Not Looking Back" - Lyres, "Government Center" - Modern Lovers, "Back In Line" - Prime Movers


"Rat Radio" is produced by Lenny Scolletta & Mike Hoban

Edited by Lenny Scolletta

"Rat Tales" & "Rat Radio" logo's designed by Joe Constantine

Theme written by Tom Abbott & Lenny Scolletta

Special thanks Medford Community Media

Dec 01, 202001:29:03
Rat Radio - Volume 5 - The 80's & Yonder

Rat Radio - Volume 5 - The 80's & Yonder

90 minutes of more of the coolest songs from the coolest Boston bands from the 1980's & Beyonder.

This Volume features the following:

"Can't Wait Forever (live)" - The Atlantics, "Happiest Days" - Billy 7, "Heroes Of The Dead" - Boys Life, "High Life" - Cadillac Heart "Lover's Day" - Til Tuesday, "The Boy I Work With" - Ed's Redeeming Qualities, "Make Your Mark" - Downbeat 5, "Alive" - Dumptruck, "Stick Ball Kids" - The Elevators, "Front Page Girl" -  Fox Pass, "Last Cadillac On Earth" - The Fools, "You & I Being Together" - Muck & The Mires, "King Of Calypso" -  Ed's Redeeming Qualities, "Candy Guts" - The Dambuilders, "C'mon C'mon" - Gigalo Aunts, "Kurt Koasik" - Permafrost, "Keeping Time" - Jenny Dee & The Deelinquents, "Lie Detector Test" - The Elevators, "Mind Control" - The Fools, "If You Knew" - Muck & The Mires, "We Are Not Friends Anymore" -  Downbeat 5, "Do It Over Again" - Jenny Dee & The Deelinquents, "When You're Dancing" - Richie Parsons, "Different Today" - Merrie Amsterburg, "Let Him Think On That" - Spampinato Brothers, "Trapped By My Own Intentions" - Jon Macey,  "I Am A Dog" - Permafrost

"Rat Radio" is Produced by Lenny Scolletta & Mike Hoban

Edited by Lenny Scolletta

"Rat Tales" Logo designed by - Joe Constantine

Special Thanks: Medford Community Media

(c)2020 lennyvision

Nov 18, 202001:31:32
Rat Radio - Volume 4 - 70's & Beyond

Rat Radio - Volume 4 - 70's & Beyond

90 minutes of more of the coolest songs from the coolest Boston bands from the 1970's & Beyonder.

This episode features the following:

"Teenage Flu" - The Atlantics, "Move With Me Sister" - The Del Fuegos, "What Does Sex Mean To Me" - Human Sexual Response, "My Ex" - Sex Execs "It's A Night For Beautiful Girls" - The Fools, "Sail Away" - Macey's Parade, "River Of Red" - Xanna Don't, "Transylvania Concubine" - Rasputina, "Indian Giver" - Battery Bridge, "A Little Devotion" - Ad Frank, "Baba Ganhoog" - The Cavedogs, "I've Been Kicked Around" - Downbeat 5, "Girlfriend's Girlfriend" - The Elevators, "Where I Come From" - Time Beings, "All Things Go Wrong" - Dumptruck, "Copsucker" - The Dambuilders, "Mass Ave" - Willie "Loco" Alexander, "Ain't No Good" - The Varmints, "Bad Attitude" - DMZ, "Lord Scrumptious" - Big Dipper, "Just Head" -  Nervous Eaters, "Better Off Dead (live)" - Shake The Faith, "Best Friends" - The Outlets, "Shake On The Highwire" - The Crosbees, "Accidents" - Probable Cause, "Let's Get Dull" - Classic Ruins, LaPeste,  "Amtrak" - Fox Pass, "She Pays The Rent" - Lyres, "Take That" - Third Rail

"Rat Radio" is Produced by Lenny Scolletta & Mike Hoban

Edited by Lenny Scolletta

"Rat Tales" Logo designed by - Joe Constantine

Special Thanks: Medford Community Media

(c)2020 lennyvision

Nov 03, 202001:30:52