Kilt & Cork Backstage

About Kilt & Cork Backstage

Behind the scenes peek at the efforts behind Kilt & Cork Events, happenings in the life of founder/personality Russ Reyes and all the characters that are a part of the Kilt & Cork orbit!

Publisher

Russell Reyes

Category

arts · music · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

16 Jan 2023

Latest episode

19 Jan 2024

Latest episodes

14 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   19 Jan 2024

   S2E2 - Interview with the band Born and Raised

   Lead singer/drummer Will Daniel, lead guitar Adam Paine, and bassist Jason Parkerson of El Dorado County band Born and Raised join Russ in the studio to talk about everything from their origin stories to their new EP release "The Other Side" due out on January 26, 2024! Also, we get a chance to hear the title track "The Other Side" as we premiere it here first! Give this great small-town band a listen! Guitarist Britton Daniels is the fourth and equally important member of Born and Raised, we hope he can make it next time! Mentioned in this episode: Yellowcard (https://www.yellowcardband.com/) Little Hurricane (https://www.littlehurricanemusic.com/) Ryder Thieves (https://ryderthieves.com/) The Green Room Social Club (https://clubgreenroom.com/) Chan Zilla (https://www.facebook.com/ChanzillaLives/) 95.1 KFOK Community Radio, Georgetown, CA (https://kfok.org/) Sponsors The Grand Reserve Inn (https://www.grandreserveinn.com/) Use code LOVELOCAL for 35%. Must stay in January 2024, expires 1/31/24 Send all your comments and questions to russ@kiltandcork.com, subject line PODCAST. LIKE me on Facebook @kiltandcork (https://www.facebook.com/kiltandcork) FOLLOW me on instagram @kiltandcork (https://www.instagram.com/kiltandcork/) Questions, comments, etc email info@kiltandcork.com All rights reserved. 2023 Kilt & Cork.

2. 

   4 Jan 2024

   S2E1 - What is the orgin of raising lighters at concerts?

   Welcome to the second season of Kilt & Cork Backstage!  In the first episode of 2024, we explore the origins of the lighter at concerts, specifically, when did raising a lighter at a concert start and who was the first? Mentioned in this episode: Melanie: Mr. Tambourine Man (Live, Woodstock 1969) (https://youtu.be/T6U2QbxasBY?si=vwBxjIBvkRYIIFtx) Leonard Cohen: Suzanne (Live at the Isle of Wight 1970) (https://youtu.be/n_56ep729TE?si=b_9ASm4BRuA4qodR) The World Has Flicked It's BIC for 40 years (https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/the-world-has-flicked-its-bic-for-40-years-213120451.html) - prnewswire.com LIKE me on Facebook @kiltandcork (https://www.facebook.com/kiltandcork) FOLLOW me on instagram @kiltandcork (https://www.instagram.com/kiltandcork/) Questions, comments, etc email info@kiltandcork.com All rights reserved. 2023 Kilt & Cork.

3. 

   22 Dec 2023

   E10 Ghost stories at Christmas?

   I have always wondered why there was a lyric in the Christmas song "It's The Most Wonderful Time of the Year" that mentioned "scary ghost stories."  I'll take us "backstage" to the story behind the lyrics in this Backstage Quickie. The Backstage Quickie is a new format for for my shows that are under 10 minutes, I hope to have a bunch of Quickies in this next year! Mentions in the episode: A Christmas Carol, Charles Dickens (https://www.amazon.com/Christmas-Carol-Charles-Dickens/dp/1503212831) Told After Supper: Ghost Stories On Christmas Eve -audiobook (https://www.amazon.com/Told-After-Supper-Jerome-K-Jerome-audiobook/dp/B078YDCC84/ref=sr_1_1?crid=J5YG7ARGUL4K&keywords=told+after+supper&qid=1703277917&s=books&sprefix=told+after+supper%2Cstripbooks%2C155&sr=1-1) by Jerome K. Jerome Told After Supper: paperback (https://www.amazon.com/Jerome-Jeromes-Told-After-Supper/dp/1780008120/ref=sr_1_2?crid=J5YG7ARGUL4K&keywords=told+after+supper&qid=1703278028&s=books&sprefix=told+after+supper%2Cstripbooks%2C155&sr=1-2)  by Jerome K. Jerome 12 Classic Christmas Ghost Stories (That you can read right now) (https://www.oldstyletales.com/single-post/2013/12/23/12-great-ghost-stories-for-christmas) LIKE me on Facebook @kiltandcork (https://www.facebook.com/kiltandcork) FOLLOW me on instagram @kiltandcork (https://www.instagram.com/kiltandcork/) Questions, comments, etc email info@kiltandcork.com All rights reserved. 2023 Kilt & Cork.

4. 

   19 Jul 2023

   E9B - Interview with Emo Alaeddin of The Kings Of Queen

   Join me as Emo and I discuss how The Kingsof Queen was formed, his amazing talent and musical background, and what you can expect at a Kings Of Queen Show! Mentions in this episode: Saureel Summer Nights (https://kiltandcork.com/saureel-summer-nights/) Thredwood (https://thredwood.com/) The Kings Of Queen: A Tribute to Queen (https://thekingsofqueen.com/) Get tickets to the show! LIKE me on Facebook @kiltandcork (https://www.facebook.com/kiltandcork) FOLLOW me on instagram @kiltandcork (https://www.instagram.com/kiltandcork/) Questions, comments, etc email info@kiltandcork.com All rights reserved. 2023 Kilt & Cork.

5. 

   13 Jul 2023

   E9 - Special Guest Jarod Reyes of Thredwood

   Singer/songwriter Jarod Reyes, the lead singer of new indie-rock band Thredwood joins me to talk about the new album, his song writing process and the extreme vulnerability and honesty of his songs. Oh yeah, he is also my oldest son! Mentioned in this episode: Thredwood (https://thredwood.com/) The Kings of Queen: The Nation's Top Queen Tribute (https://thekingsofqueen.com/) Get Tickets to July 22 show at Saureel Vineyards (https://events.com/r/en_US/tickets/the-kings-of-queen-the-nations-top-queen-tribute-w-special-guest-thredwood-placerville-july-881852) LIKE me on Facebook @kiltandcork (https://www.facebook.com/kiltandcork) FOLLOW me on instagram @kiltandcork (https://www.instagram.com/kiltandcork/) Questions, comments, etc email info@kiltandcork.com All rights reserved. 2023 Kilt & Cork.

6. 

   3 Jul 2023

   E8B - Bart Davis from L.A.vation talks about U2

   As we continue Episode 8 part two, Bart Davis, whose alter ego is The Edge, joins me for a conversation about U2, L.A.vations history and what you can expect at the show! I love this time of year! Mentioned in this episode: L.A.vation: The World's Greatest Tribute to U2 (https://u2lavation.com/) Surrender: 40 Songs, One Story by Bono (https://www.amazon.com/Surrender-40-Songs-One-Story/dp/0525521046/ref=sr_1_1?hvadid=623762669924&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9032472&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=16551976015238913905&hvtargid=kwd-1795740051485&hydadcr=22122_13323352&keywords=surrender+by+bono+book&qid=1688423064&sr=8-1) Saureel Vineyards (https://www.saureelvineyards.com/) LIKE me on Facebook @kiltandcork (https://www.facebook.com/kiltandcork) FOLLOW me on instagram @kiltandcork (https://www.instagram.com/kiltandcork/) Questions, comments, etc email info@kiltandcork.com All rights reserved. 2023 Kilt & Cork.

7. 

   3 Jul 2023

   E8A - Getting Ready for Summer w/ Special Guest Mike Hayden from Cougar Adams Band

   We are building out the concert site this week, and looking forward to sharing that with you!  All the details are being tended to, but we made time to chat with Mike Hayden, the drummer and manager of the Cougar Adams Band, who will be opening for L.A.vation on July 8! Mentioned in this episode: Cougar Adams Band (https://www.cougaradamsband.com/) Saureel Vineyards (https://www.saureelvineyards.com/) LIKE me on Facebook @kiltandcork (https://www.facebook.com/kiltandcork) FOLLOW me on instagram @kiltandcork (https://www.instagram.com/kiltandcork/) Questions, comments, etc email info@kiltandcork.com All rights reserved. 2023 Kilt & Cork.

8. 

   21 Jun 2023

   E7 - Special Guest Orlando Ramos from DonGato Latin Band

   This episode I talk about a little of my Latin roots, my visit to San Diego's Barrio Logan and Chicano Park plus we interview our guest Band Leader/Manager/Keyboardist Orlando Ramos from the DonGato Latin Band Mentions in this Episode: DonGato Latin Band (https://dongatomusic.com/home) Chicano Park History (https://www.sandiego.org/articles/parks-gardens/chicano-park.aspx) Border X Brewing (https://borderxbrewing.com/) Las Quatro Milpas Mexican Restaraunt (http://www.las-cuatro-milpas.com/) Green Room Social Club (https://clubgreenroom.com/) Get Tickets to Latin Night at the Green Room Social Club with DonGato Latin band DonGato Tickets - June 30, 2023 (https://events.com/r/en_US/tickets/don-gato-latin-band-at-the-green-room-social-club-latin-night-placerville-june-896635) LIKE me on Facebook @kiltandcork (https://www.facebook.com/kiltandcork) FOLLOW me on instagram @kiltandcork (https://www.instagram.com/kiltandcork/) Questions, comments, etc email info@kiltandcork.com All rights reserved. 2023 Kilt & Cork.

9. 

   14 Jun 2023

   E6 - Tribute Bands & Cover Bands

   There is a difference between Tribute Bands and Cover Bands.  It doesn't position one as better than the other, but does define the nature of the band's material and in some instances the experience of the musicians.  I talk about our upcoming Saureel Summer Nights (https://kiltandcork.com/saureel-summer-nights/) line up and some other fun things like historic hotels and ghosts! Mentioned in this Episode: DonGato Latin Band (https://events.com/r/en_US/tickets/don-gato-latin-band-at-the-green-room-social-club-latin-night-placerville-june-896635) at the Green Room Social Club, Placerville, CA Fan Halen (https://fanhalen.com/) The Kings Of Queen, A Tribute to Queen (https://events.com/r/en_US/tickets/the-kings-of-queen-the-nations-top-queen-tribute-w-special-guest-thredwood-placerville-july-881852) L.A.vation: The Worlds Greatest Tribute to U2 (https://events.com/r/en_US/tickets/la-vation-worlds-greatest-tribute-to-u2-w-special-guests-cougar-adams-placerville-july-881731) Saureel Vineyards (https://www.saureelvineyards.com/) National Hotel, Jackson, CA (https://nationalhotelcalifornia.com/) Imperial Hotel, Amador City, CA (https://www.imperialhotelamador.com/) Howard Street Home, Virginia City, NV (https://www.howardstreethome.com/) LIKE me on Facebook @kiltandcork (https://www.facebook.com/kiltandcork) FOLLOW me on instagram @kiltandcork (https://www.instagram.com/kiltandcork/) Questions, comments, etc email info@kiltandcork.com All rights reserved. 2023 Kilt & Cork.

10. 

    20 Feb 2023

    E5 - Backstage with Jill Osur of Teneral Cellars

    Jill Osur, entrepreneur, public speaker, President and CEO of Teneral Cellars and Disruptive Leadership - Elevating Women and Inspiring Change WINNER: WPO Adrienne Hall Award for Breaking Down Barriers 2021 joins me to talk about her wines, her mission and how her and her twin sister will conquer the world of Pickleball! Mentioned in this Episode: Jill Osur - LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jillosur/) Teneral Cellars (https://teneralcellars.com/) - Jill's Wine Company Casino Mine Ranch (https://www.casinomineranch.com/) - Wine we were sipping on! Lake Street Dive (https://www.lakestreetdive.com/) - Jill's favorite band! Follow and Like Teneral Cellars on: Teneral Cellars Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/teneralcellars) Teneral Cellars Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/teneralcellars/) LIKE me on Facebook @kiltandcork (https://www.facebook.com/kiltandcork) FOLLOW me on instagram @kiltandcork (https://www.instagram.com/kiltandcork/) Questions, comments, etc email info@kiltandcork.com All rights reserved. 2023 Kilt & Cork.

11. 

    9 Feb 2023

    E4 - Guest - Lexi Boeger

    The amazing Lexi Boeger joins Russ for an announcement about something new. Lexi and Russ sip on Old Fashioneds and explore their teens, creative types being isolated, and a deep dive into the macabre which includes planning Russ' funeral! Special thanks to Kim from the Emile Norman Trust Foundation for the beautiful tour of his home. For More information on Emile Norman Click Here (https://www.emilenorman.com/) Advertiser Links: Get Saureel Summer Nights Tickets Here (https://kiltandcork.com/saureel-summer-nights/) Please send us your comments and feedback to info@kiltandcork.com LIKE me on Facebook @kiltandcork (https://www.facebook.com/kiltandcork) FOLLOW me on instagram @kiltandcork (https://www.instagram.com/kiltandcork/) Questions, comments, etc email info@kiltandcork.com All rights reserved. 2023 Kilt & Cork.

12. 

    1 Feb 2023

    E3 - Backstage with JZ

    This week Russ talks about all the good food he has eaten and where, Burns Nights Supper recap and funny man and uber friend to Russ, John  "JZ"  Zachry joins the fun! JZ is a Project Manager at Kilt & Cork. Mentioned in the Pod Cast: ZAP (https://zinfandel.org/) - Zinfandel Advocates & Producers, if you LOVE Zinfancel El Dorado Wines (https://eldoradowines.org/) - Amazing wines in a beautiful place, if you LOVE adventure! The Kings Of Queen: The Nations Top Queen Tribute (https://thekingsofqueen.com/) - If you LOVE Queen! Sodini's Italian Restaurant (https://sodinisgreenvalley.com/) - The Best Italian food in North Beach, San Francisco City View Restaurant (https://cityviewdimsum.com/) - Best Dim Sum! China Town, San Francisco LIKE me on Facebook @kiltandcork (https://www.facebook.com/kiltandcork) FOLLOW me on instagram @kiltandcork (https://www.instagram.com/kiltandcork/) Questions, comments, etc email info@kiltandcork.com All rights reserved. 2023 Kilt & Cork.

13. 

    24 Jan 2023

    E2 - O'Connell Street Band

    Join Russ and the talented O'Connell Street Band as they talk orgin stories, Haggis, Whisky and the history of the Burns Night Supper! LIKE me on Facebook @kiltandcork (https://www.facebook.com/kiltandcork) FOLLOW me on instagram @kiltandcork (https://www.instagram.com/kiltandcork/) Questions, comments, etc email info@kiltandcork.com All rights reserved. 2023 Kilt & Cork.

14. 

    16 Jan 2023

    E1 - Beginnings

    Russ explains what exactly this podcast is all about and where he hopes it goes!  Along the way, a little bit of behind the scenes is explored in the "off-season" of event planning! LIKE me on Facebook @kiltandcork (https://www.facebook.com/kiltandcork) FOLLOW me on instagram @kiltandcork (https://www.instagram.com/kiltandcork/) Questions, comments, etc email info@kiltandcork.com All rights reserved. 2023 Kilt & Cork.

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