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Live and Loud With The LordIf The CMS Network could bring you a podcast by a larger than life personality that has seen it all, done it all, been around the world and now had stories for years to tell, would you be ready to listen? Well, now is the time!LIVE & LOUD WITH THE LORD features former Stuck Mojo vocalist Lord Nelson like you've always heard him - loud, noisy and with perspective few have seen in the heavy metal world. Author: The CMS Network
If The CMS Network could bring you a podcast by a larger than life personality that has seen it all, done it all, been around the world and now had stories for years to tell, would you be ready to listen? Well, now is the time! LIVE & LOUD WITH THE LORD features former Stuck Mojo vocalist Lord Nelson like you've always heard him - loud, noisy and with perspective few have seen in the heavy metal world. cmspn.substack.com Language: en Genres: Music, Music History, Music Interviews Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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THEY NAMED THE BAND AFTER DOING WHAT?!
Saturday, 15 November, 2025
“Well, I wanted like a hot rock and roll name like The Radiators, but I’m like, well, you know, we all smoke a lot of weed, so let’s go with The Roasters thing.” Wait till you hear why they said it... bro, it’s the real reason the band got its name, and it’s pure fire. 🔥⏰ TIMESTAMPS:* 00:00 – Jimmy from Alcatraz Intro* 02:46 – Welcoming Jeff Summa and the Roasters* 04:14 – Life in Litchfield, Connecticut (The New York Getaway)* 05:16 – How the Band Formed and Stayed Together for 7 Years* 06:04 – The True Origin of The Roasters’ Name 💨* 06:42 – Developing that Timeless Soul/R&B Signature Style* 07:34 – Inspired by Pink Floyd and the Allman Brothers* 08:08 – Quincy Jones’ Rule for Creating Your Own Style* 09:35 – Is Jeff Summa Always This Chill and Cool?* 12:11 – The Creative Process: Lyrics, Melodies, and The iPhone Notes App* 14:38 – Why the 9-Minute Song “Who’s Got My Lighter” Zips By* 15:39 – Sticking to Blues and 70s Sounds* 17:11 – Most Memorable Moment: Fans Singing His Lyrics Back* 19:53 – Discussing the Album “Open Road Ahead”* 22:15 – The Challenge of Topping the First Album with “Who Got My Lighter”* 24:16 – Hitting #83 on the All-Country Charts as a Jam Band* 26:28 – Does Getting “Lifted” Add to Creativity? 🌿* 26:52 – Comparing Weed to Psychedelics from Grateful Dead Days* 31:45 – What Makes Jeff Summa and the Roasters a Must-Watch?* 34:45 – Lord Nelson and Jeff Share the Same September Birthday* 36:46 – Next Steps: Live Album for 2026?* 39:38 – Working with Legendary Producer Vic Steffens* 40:58 – The Struggle to Be Relevant in a Flooded Market* 44:51 – Jeff Showing Off His Gigantic Zippo LighterLord Nelson interviews Jeff Summa from the incredible band Jeff Summa and the Roasters, diving deep into their timeless soul, R&B, and psychedelic jam-rock sound. Jeff reveals the hilarious origin of the band’s name, their dedication to old-school musicianship, and how “getting lifted” is 100% integral to their creative process and songwriting. Find out how the band ended up hitting the Country charts as a jam band and why fans love hanging out with them after the show. Can pure, organic talent break through a social media market flooded with 150,000 songs released daily?Tired of ads? Grab ad-free episodes, early drops, and bonus rants on our premium platforms!👉 Locals: https://classicmetalshow.locals.com 👉 Rumble Premium: https://rumble.com/premium 👉 Substack: [SPONSOR: Blackout Coffee - https://www.blackoutcoffee.com?p=BoNofhazE. Use Promo Code CHRIA20 to save 20% on your next purchase!]Rock our gear: https://classicmetalshow.creator-spring.com/CHRIS AKIN’S BOOKS (buy or the algorithm wins): Call Me Chris – https://amzn.to/44TDIZ4 Little Victories – https://amzn.to/43A143y ...AND OTHER THINGS I SHOULD NOT SAY... – https://amzn.to/3SRP3BqEverything here is 100% opinion. DYOR before you @ us.#JeffSumma, #TheRoasters, #WeedCulture, #JamBand, #R&B, #NewMusic, #LordNelson, #CMSNetwork, #TimeMachine, #OldSchool This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cmspn.substack.com/subscribe
