Rocker John Allen of Stone Horses joins Nestor for a nostalgic tour of Dundalk, Essex and the end of the Eastpoint Mall era
Rocker John Allen of Stone Horses joins Nestor for a nostalgic tour of Dundalk, Essex and the end of the Eastpoint Mall era
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Who remembers the penguins at Eastpoint Mall?
That checkered Eastpoint Mall water tower has been gone for four decades but rocker John Allen of Stone Horses joins Nestor of Colgate Elementary for a nostalgic tour of Dundalk, Essex and the end of the mall we grew up in and learned the ways of the world. OK, so who remembers the penguins? Or the monkeys? Or Safety Town…
Trying to “Make A Living” and creating a modern rock song that matters with John Allen of Stone Horses
Our lifer pal John Allen of Stone Horses returns to East Baltimore here with Nestor at Pizza John’s in Essex to discuss his new single, “Make A Living,” which is getting rock radio airplay and putting the band back on stage locally throughout the spring and summer. And, of course, there’s the Child’s Play reunion and tribute to late singer and guitarist Brian Jack on May 30th at Reckless Shepherd Brewery in Columbia.
Local photographer Jason Siemer and Nestor discuss wanderlust and going to Borneo and Machu Picchu
Our musician pal and local photographer Jason Siemer returns from Borneo with tales and photos that are spectacular while Nestor shares some travelogue tales from South America and previous international trips of exploration, culture and personal growth on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour at Faidley’s at Lexington Market. Just two kids from Dundalk and Pasadena who loved baseball going places others only dream about…
Wanderlust and seeing the world through a different lens
Our musician pal and local photographer Jason Siemer returns from Borneo with tales and photos that are spectacular while Nestor shares some travelogue tales from South America and previous international trips of exploration, culture and personal growth on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour at Faidley’s at Lexington Market. Just two kids from Dundalk and Pasadena who loved baseball going places others only dream about…
John Allen returns to discuss new Stone Horses single Make A Living and Child’s Play tribute to Brian Jack on May 30th
Our lifer pal John Allen of Stone Horses returns to East Baltimore here with Nestor at Pizza John’s in Essex to discuss his new single, “Make A Living,” which is getting rock radio airplay and putting the band back on stage locally throughout the spring and summer. And, of course, there’s the Child’s Play reunion and tribute to late singer and guitarist Brian Jack on May 30th at Reckless Shepherd Brewery in Columbia.
The heart of the holiday matter in Dundalk with John Allen of Stone Horses
The Dundalk boys reunite at the bar at Costas Inn for a little rocking around the Christmas tree catch up as John Allen of Stone Horses joins lifer pal Nestor to spread some holiday cheer and music memories from the soul of the neighborhood. The miracle of music, the new heart of our friend Ed Lauer and the beat of seeing The Go-Go’s Gina Schock perform with Cyndi Lauper at the Rock And Roll Hall of Fame induction in Los Angeles. Rock and roll never forgets…
Rocker John Allen of Stone Horses and Nestor spread holiday cheer and music memories from the heart
The Dundalk boys reunite at the bar at Costas Inn for a little rocking around the Christmas tree catch up as John Allen of Stone Horses joins lifer pal Nestor to spread some holiday cheer and music memories from the soul of the neighborhood. The miracle of music, the new heart of our friend Ed Lauer and the beat of seeing The Go-Go’s Gina Schock perform with Cyndi Lauper at the Rock And Roll Hall of Fame induction in Los Angeles. Rock and roll never forgets…
Rocker Chip Z’Nuff returns to discuss modern touring, power of GNR and new Enuff Z’Nuff music with Nestor
When Chip Z’Nuff showed up on local timelines crushing the music of Guns N’ Roses with tribute band Pretty Tied Up last month in Fallston, we knew it was time to relive the magical mystery tour of peace and love and Hammerjacks memories. The new thing is always the best of the old things and Chip returns as the living embodiment of the power of “sex, drugs and rock and roll” – in moderation and not necessarily in that order – to discuss modern touring, his time with Steven Adler and new Enuff Z’Nuff music with Nestor.
Four decades of Chipping away the power of rock music with Enuff Z’Nuff
When Chip Z’Nuff showed up on local timelines crushing the music of Guns N’ Roses with tribute band Pretty Tied Up last month in Fallston, we knew it was time to relive the magical mystery tour of peace and love and Hammerjacks memories. The new thing is always the best of the old things and Chip returns as the living embodiment of the power of “sex, drugs and rock and roll” – in moderation and not necessarily in that order – to discuss modern touring, his time with Steven Adler and new Enuff Z’Nuff music with Nestor.
Rocker John Allen joins Nestor for a beer and rock music history tour at 1623 Brewing in Eldersburg
Our eternal rocker and Stone Horses pal John Allen returns to the Maryland Crab Cake Tour at 1623 Brewing in Eldersburg for a beer and some summer cheer, joining Nestor in a spirit chat about the heavy metal legacy of Ozzy Osbourne, forty years of Live Aid and still being preoccupied with 1985. (He co-wrote that song with Baltimore’s Mitch Allen, if you didn’t know that local music nugget!)
Mike McKelvin of 1623 Brewing shares his Essex rock roots with Stone Horses singer John Allen and Nestor over a beer in Eldersburg
Mike McKelvin of 1623 Brewing shares his Essex rock roots with Stone Horses singer John Allen and Nestor over a beer in Eldersburg
Rocking the tap from Essex to Eldersburg
The tangled web of Smalltimore we weave is woven into this Maryland Crab Cake Tour stop with Mike McKelvin of 1623 Brewing sharing his Essex hard rock Child’s Play roots with Stone Horses singer John Allen and Nestor over a beer in Eldersburg.
Sailing away with Styx memories and classic rock history with Lawrence Gowan
With Styx returning to the area once again to bring the music to life, Nestor called upon the only member of the band to never do his show. The great Canadian pianist, singer and classic rock guru Lawrence Gowan talks about his role in the band and its enduring ability to rock and create new music.
Rocking Child’s Play back to M3 Festival at Merriweather to keep the music playing
It’s always music magic anytime John Allen rocks through local rock history with us. The Stone Horses leader and one-time Child’s Play drummer gives Nestor this year’s reunion plans for M3 at Merriweather Post Pavilion as part of the biggest hard rock lineup and kickoff of a rocking summer.
John Allen rocks through local rock history and Child’s Play reunion plans for M3 at Merriweather
It’s always music magic anytime John Allen rocks through local rock history with us. The Stone Horses leader and one-time Child’s Play drummer gives Nestor this year’s reunion plans for M3 at Merriweather Post Pavilion as part of the biggest hard rock lineup and kickoff of a rocking summer.
Guitarist Rik Emmett of Triumph tells Nestor the Ten Telecaster Tales of new songs and stories
The music of Rick Emmett and his band Triumph has stood the test of time and his post rock professor and author duties brought together a passion project about his first favorite guitar. The Canadian guitarist returns to talk Blue Jays baseball, returning to a live stage this month and some words of wisdom about American honor and neighbourly trust.
The triumph and Canadian pride of Rik Emmett and his Ten Telecaster Tales of new songs and stories
The music of Rik Emmett and his band Triumph has stood the test of time and his post rock professor and author duties brought together a passion project about his first favorite guitar. The Canadian guitarist returns to talk Blue Jays baseball, returning to a live stage this month and some words of wisdom about American honor and neighbourly trust.
The happy times with Justin Tucker
At the Super Bowl in January 2015, Nestor sat down to discuss with then-young Baltimore Ravens kicker Justin Tucker a potentially glorious Hall of Fame career in the Charm City eating Royal Farms chicken and drinking real fresh, real fast coffee and going to Canton. Tucker also sings some Texas fight song music in this one…
Paul Rodgers gets royal treatment in comparing Queen to Bad Company to a Led Zeppelin reunion
Rarely has Nestor been star struck by a rock star but the greatest voice in rock stopped him in his tracks at Super Bowl Arizona 2008. Free. Bad Company. The Firm. Jimmy Page. Queen. Paul Rodgers is a rock and roll god.
Paul Rodgers gets royal treatment in comparing Queen to Bad Company to a Led Zeppelin reunion
Rarely has Nestor been star struck by a rock star but the greatest voice in rock stopped him in his tracks at Super Bowl Arizona 2008. Free. Bad Company. The Firm. Jimmy Page. Queen. Paul Rodgers is a rock and roll god.
Day 13 Going with The Bull oyster rock star shooter at The Walrus in Columbia
In the spirit of mixing it up every day on 26 in 26 days to celebrate 26 years of WNST and Baltimore Positive, the lucky thirteen day was spent with our pal John Allen of Stone Horses (and Child’s Play) rock and roll fame and “The Bull” with a two-part oyster shooter at The Walrus in Columbia. It was no bull.
Lou Gramm talks about solo career away from Foreigner in June 1990
Lou Gramm talks about solo career away from Foreigner in June 1990
Billy Squier chats about The Stroke and success in December 1989
During his youthful teenage #AlmostFamous days as music critic at The Evening Sun in Baltimore, Nestor Aparicio chatted with many legends coming through the area on tour. This is the first of two with the leader of the band who once opened for Kiss at the Capital Centre.
Adam Lambert talks Zeppelin, American Idol and future before Queen
In the summer of 2009 when the “American Idol” craze took over our country, the touring troop came through Baltimore to play the Arena. Nestor Aparicio sat down with most of that season’s crew before the local show but it turns out that Adam Lambert would be the biggest star of them all and now returns to the Charm City as the longtime lead singer of Queen.
Bret Michaels talks Poison, Steelers and something to believe in with Nestor in 2003
They crossed paths at the Seagull Inn and Hammerjacks over the years, but Nestor finally got to discuss a football feud from Baltimore to Harrisburg with the lead singer of Poison.
Lawrence Gowan of Styx talks music, songs, Canadian love and why classic rock still matters before Lyric and Ocean City gigs this weekend
With Styx returning to The Lyric on September 13th and O.C. Bike Week on the 14th, Nestor called upon the only member of the band to never do his show. The great Canadian pianist, singer and classic rock guru Lawrence Gowan talks about his role in the band and its enduring ability to rock and create new music.
Rik Emmett of Triumph discusses memoir Lay It On The Line with Nestor from Toronto
With a newly released memoir about his life in music and times in the Canadian band Triumph in the 1980s, guitarist Rik Emmett discusses ” “Lay It On The Line” and the stories behind a lifetime in music with Nestor from Toronto. Oh, there’s also a surprising amount of baseball chatter with this big MLB fan and historian, too!
Laying it on the line with the great Rik Emmett of Triumph
With a newly released memoir about his life in music and times in the Canadian band Triumph in the 1980s, guitarist Rik Emmett discusses ” “Lay It On The Line” and the stories behind a lifetime in music with Nestor from Toronto. Oh, there’s also a surprising amount of baseball chatter with this big MLB fan and historian, too!
Getting the itch to give Kix a beautiful rock and roll sendoff
A lifetime of friendship brought Stone Horses frontman John Allen back to his Dundalk homeland at Costas Inn join Nestor Aparicio for the WNST 25th Anniversary celebration in a wide-ranging discussion of the history of Baltimore rock music. From Child’s Play roots in East Baltimore to the farewell of legendary vocalist Steve Whiteman, let two good ol’ boys tell you about growing up loving Sarah Fleischer, Hammerjacks and the dream of living a music life.
Stone Horses frontman John Allen joins Nestor to discuss Kix farewell and Child’s Play roots
Stone Horses frontman John Allen joins Nestor to discuss Kix farewell and Child’s Play roots
Aaron Frazer shares his Baltimore drum roots and the soul of Durand Jones & The Indications
When you ask Nestor his favorite current band, he’ll tell you it’s this one. And who knew the sweet-soul voiced drummer is a kid from Owings Mills? What a great band. What a great story. Relax, unwind and groove this one…
Stone Horses ready to bring the good ol’ days of live music back to life
Singer John Allen of The Stone Horses talks rock and roll and pandemic creativity with Nestor as many local bands prepare to get back to doing what they do – perform live shows in front of real humans. And maybe even tour…
Lead singer of Kansas Ronnie Platt joins Nestor again to discuss the Point of Know Return
When classic rock bands stay on the road and change members, sometimes it can be bumpy. This is an incredible tale of a band that Nestor discovered at “Leftoverture”…
Rocker John Corabi of The Dead Daisies joins Nestor to talk new LP “Rise Up” and Eagles Super Bowl win
The former Motley Crue leadman is a crazed Philadelphia sports fan. We gave him a chance to dance and strut…
Putting Kansas back on the road again with new singer Ronnie Platt
It’s never easy replacing a singer in a classic rock band but it’s even harder for the singer to be accepted by the fans.
Brad Delp talks Boston, Return To Zero and Scholz in November 1991
When Boston singer Brad Delp hit the road with his band Return To Zero, he told Nestor his story before coming to Hammerjacks.
