Hey Rally fans you can now text us here With the opening of the Sphere in Las Vegas, music acts have certainly raised the bar for showmanship on the stage, but is this really a new phenomenon or just a return to vaudeville roots? Join Cary and Chuck for their diamond jubilee episode in which they discuss early innovations in light, sound, and live …

Hey Rally fans you can now text us here Join Cary and Chuck for our bi-annual tradition of reviewing the best new music we’ve discovered, this time for mid-year 2024. Lots of new punk, shoegaze, rap, pop, metal, alt-country, and even classic 60's lounge. It's a real musical potpourri scene, man! https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/episode-74/pl.u-P…

Hey Rally fans you can now text us here Remember when you were a kid and you could go out and buy a soundtrack to remember your favorite movie? In the days before home video and streaming that was our way to relive the movie experience, and those soundtracks did not disappoint. They were some of the best ways to get compilations for your parties wi…

Hey Rally fans you can now text us here Why is “crossover” a dirty word in the music world? Texas girl Beyoncé grew up in Houston, performed at the Rodeo, and loved horses, but some people got royally torqued when she recently released a country record. Why are people annoyed by genre switching, and are there more insidious issues at work? Join us …

Hey Rally fans you can now text us here Okay I know we’ve all played the game where we ask ourselves “You're trapped on a desert island and you can only bring X". In this case we pick and justify our ten albums that we would listen to for the rest of our lives...or at least until we get off this damn island. We might even throw in a few songs we th…

Hey Rally fans you can now text us here Does it take a large catalog of work to be famous and revered? We don't think so, and in this episode we sing the praises of the small catalog. Whether in music, film, television, or literature, these artists, authors, and short-lived series prove that size doesn't matter. https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/…

Hey Rally fans you can now text us here Sometimes the room where you go to see the band is even more iconic than the band itself. On this new episode, Chuck and Cary travel the country and cross the seas to visit some of the most famous concert venues throughout history. From the piss-stained floors of CBGB to the judo temple Budokan and the histor…

Hey Rally fans you can now text us here Reunited and it feels so good...yeah but how does it sound? You ever notice how some bands just can't keep it together, only years later to reunite—some for money and some for...oh hell, it's mostly for the money. In this episode we break down some of the most famous reunions in rock history, starting with th…

Hey Rally fans you can now text us here In this second part of our year-end review of the best new music in 2023 we hit some of the bands that maybe didn’t score as high on the critics’ lists but who made a big impression on us and some of you guys out there as well. We also tackle new releases from some of the most established bands on the planet …

Hey Rally fans you can now text us here Join Cary and Chuck for the first of our two-part, year-end review of the best new music in 2023 according to us and the NME, Pitchfork, Consequence of Sound, and Rolling Stone lists. As usual, we play a bit, critique, and compare and contrast with similar hidden gems of the past. No Tay Tay this time, she's …

Hey Rally fans you can now text us here You ever notice how some bands might be on the scene for years before ever hitting it big? What was the catalyst for success? In many cases it was the addition of a key member. In this episode we explore our favorite examples of how some new blood sent these bands into the stratosphere. Spoiler alert, Chuck a…

Hey Rally fans you can now text us here The most common Thanksgiving theme for Hollywood is the dysfunctional family. Living up to family expectations can be a stressful time, and we will spend this episode reflecting on both the good and the bad vibes of Thanksgiving songs, movies, and tv episodes. Come on over and let us stuff your Rally bird. ht…

Hey Rally fans you can now text us here Did you ever notice how albums by your favorite band have their own unique sound? That may be because they were recorded in different studios. From microphones and positioning, to the angles of the walls, to the equipment within, each studio has its own fingerprint. In this episode we explore how the studio c…

Hey Rally fans you can now text us here So we all know that a band manager finds mandolin strings in Austin at 4 in the morning. But what the hell does a music producer do? Find out as we explore the history and the role of a music producer. Join us as we play examples of some of our favorites and some of the most successful producers, from Pepperl…

Hey Rally fans you can now text us here Ever watch a movie from the 80's and think "man they could not make that today"? From panty raids to voyeurism and racial and gender stereotypes, some movies of the 80's did have a hyper-sexualized, raunchy touch. In this episode we focus on some of our favorites and some of the biggest money making comedies …

Hey Rally fans you can now text us here You know that one band that everyone says you should listen to because they are a “huge influence", but you just can't get into? From fusion jazz to psychedelic and progressive rock, from Miles Davis to Zappa to Captain Beefheart, everyone has experienced that one musician that we just don't get. Join Chuck a…

Hey Rally fans you can now text us here That’s right, these musicians have all been falsely labeled in the media as one hit wonders, and Rally in the Alley is here to debunk those slanders. No deep album tracks here, we are going strictly by charting success. We delve into some of our personal favorites and provide the evidence as to why these musi…

Hey Rally fans you can now text us here There's a trend brewing. It appears guitar rock is back and the revolution is being led by women. Join us as we explore some of our new favorite discoveries of album drops to date in 2023. We travel from Scotland, down the aisle into England, then go down under into the land of Oz and back across the home tur…

Hey Rally fans you can now text us here Cary and Chuck have Pride! That’s right, pride in our podcast and the continued support from our fans. But seriously it is Pride month, so what a great opportunity to visit some of our favorite LGBTQ positive movies and music. In the Alley we are family! https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/episode-57/pl.u-RRb…

Hey Rally fans you can now text us here It's that time of the year when the Rock and Roll Hall of fame announces their new inductees. In this second of a two part series we talk about infamous HOF snubs, induction ceremony drama, and some of the best live performances at the Hall. We refer to this episode as 100 Proof, because with the help of Knob…

Hey Rally fans you can now text us here When diverse artists from Willie Nelson to Missy Elliot are inducted this year, a natural question arises: What is the “Rock and Roll” Hall of Fame? Join Cary and I as we discuss the origins of rock and roll and critique this year’s and past inductees. We’ll also cover the history of the Hall in this first of…

Hey Rally fans you can now text us here What happens when a member of a band dies? The show must go on, but what happens when the member is a critical component or a founding member? How do you carry on and should you? In this episode we explore some of our favorite examples of bands that hung it up, bands that continued on with a successful second…

Hey Rally fans you can now text us here Did you know that the Kevin Smith cult classic Clerks was made for only $27,575 and went on to gross $4.4 million? Yes, and this is just one example of a director who seemingly came from nowhere to have great box office success and a film career. In this episode we explore some of our favorite examples of dir…

Hey Rally fans you can now text us here The crowd is wild, the lights have just come back up and we are ready for our encore. Join us for the second of two episodes as we run down some of the most critically acclaimed and best selling live albums of all time. We might just throw in some of our personal favorites. https://music.apple.com/us/playlist…

Hey Rally fans you can now text us here Sure we all have our favorite albums that we listen to over and over again, but nothing quite beats that live experience. A stage performance helps the audience and the band get lost in a collective experience, and for that reason some bands just sound better live. Join us for the first of two episodes as we …

Hey Rally fans you can now text us here Cary and Chuck have almost matched their age in episodes. So we thought what better way to celebrate 50, than to take a look back at some of the highlights of 1973. It was definitely a great year for movies and an even better year for music. Come join us as we look back 50 years and speculate about the next 5…

Hey Rally fans you can now text us here Ever wonder how a song comes to be? Well much like a painter begins with a pencil test, a song begins its life on a demo reel. Sometimes the final studio take may suffer from overdone production, leaving the demo sounding more natural and genuine. In this episode we explore some of our favorite songs and thei…

Hey Rally fans you can now text us here You ever wish you could go back in time and do things a little different? Well through the magic of digital media we can. Cary and I have been doing this podcast a little over a year now, so it is time to take a look back and revisit some of our earlier episodes for updates. Unlike George Lucas, we are not al…

Hey Rally fans you can now text us here Welcome to our first Valentine's Day episode where we discuss famous couples in popular music. Some are still together, some may even be married, and some just might flat out hate each other, but through it all the music remains. So join us for this journey into great musical couples of the past and present. …

Hey Rally fans you can now text us here Did you know that right now you can access bots to artificially generate both lyrics and music? That's right, AI can manufacture an entire song. Join Cary and me for the second part of our discussion of how we access music. We explore where this future may take us, and take a walk down memory lane as we explo…

Hey Rally fans you can now text us here In this first episode of a two part series we explore the past and present of how we access music, and the role technology has played. We recount our earliest examples of listening to the radio and buying our first records, tapes, CDs, and digital downloads. It might be a history lesson, but think of me and C…

Hey Rally fans you can now text us here Join Cary and Chuck for the second half of the year end review of the best new music in 2022. In this episode we concentrate on the NME (New Music Express) list and play some of our personal favorites from this past year. Ain't no stems or seeds here. This is some choice sh~~! https://music.apple.com/us/playl…

Hey Rally fans you can now text us here Join Cary and Chuck for the first of a two part year end review of the best new music in 2022 according to the NME (New Music Express), Pitchfork, and Rolling Stone lists. As usual we play a bit, critique, compare and contrast with similar hidden gems of the past. No Adele this time but Tay Tay gets some play…

Hey Rally fans you can now text us here Are you waiting for the family to arrive? Are you sure you got the room to spare inside? So here it is Merry Christmas, everybody's having fun. That's right it's time to join me and Cary for a look back at our inaugural year of podcasts and play a few of our favorite, and not so favorite Christmas tunes. Goth…

Hey Rally fans you can now text us here Whether you prefer swangas on your slab or 20 inch blades on the Impala, we’ve got you covered as we give a history lesson and pay tribute to the Screwston, TX rap scene, with the help of our professor Reuben Ramirez. https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/episode-41/pl.u-vxy6kJ3ugYXzv Thanks for listening. Be s…

Hey Rally fans you can now text us here Let's play seven card draw. In this episode Cary and I dissect what Quentin Tarantino recently claimed are 7 “perfect” movies and must hold at least 2 each. We then deal ourselves 5 more cards, our personal “perfect” films, and defend them to make our poker movie hand. It's time to call. Help us to decide who…

Hey Rally fans you can now text us here Is that Queen I hear? No, wait that’s Vanilla Ice. Okay this is definitely Marvin Gaye...wait, what, this is Robin Thicke? In this episode we tackle plagiarism in music and instances that have resulted in famous lawsuits. Sometimes the similarities are unintentional and others, well they're pushing the bounda…

Hey Rally fans you can now text us here What do Scary Monsters, Werewolves of London and Girlfriends in a Coma all have in common.? Why they are featured in our homage to Halloween of course. In this episode we dive into some of our favorite examples of spooky and dark themed music. So whether you are busting ghosts, driving Dead Man's curve or tha…

Hey Rally fans you can now text us here We pay our tributes to Anthony Bourdain and the greatest episodes and adventures of his shows with Houston Sous Chef Aidan Chavira-Farris. Aidan also gives us his take on how people in his younger generation were influenced by Bourdain to make cooking their profession. Thanks for listening. Be sure to subscri…

Hey Rally fans you can now text us here In this episode we discuss the latest "best of” list from Rolling Stone magazine. This time they rank what they consider the best 100 television shows of all time, and Cary and I dissect accordingly. We also pay tribute to the queen of Country and Blue Grass, Miss Loretta Lynn. https://music.apple.com/us/play…

Hey Rally fans you can now text us here Whether to mask insecurities or simply a money making gimmick, there are plenty of examples of stage personas, costume acts, and makeup-wearing artists in every genre of music. In this episode we explore some early rock examples, and then jump through metal, rap, EDM, goth, and new wave dandies. School’s out …

Hey Rally fans you can now text us here The hottest new director in Hollywood or the best new band. It’s a rare thing for a director to knock it out of the park on the first film, or for a band to come out red hot with their first album. In this episode, Cary and I will sample some of the best debuts and draw some parallels between a director and a…

Hey Rally fans you can now text us here Don't go breaking my heart, my endless love, because enough is enough! Yes that's right duets come in many forms, love songs, dance hits, all male, all female or mixed vocals. Love them or hate them they do seem to move units. Join Cary and I for our take on some of the best and worst examples. What is our in…

Hey Rally fans you can now text us here James Beard Award-winning chef Chris Shepherd joins us in the studio this week to talk about the incredible work his charitable organization Southern Smoke is doing nationwide in the food and beverage industry. And because we have an expert in the house, we grill Chris about the phenomenon of chef as rockstar…

Hey Rally fans you can now text us here https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/episode-31/pl.u-Ymb09WMH72kPz Thanks for listening. Be sure to subscribe to our podcast, and to follow us on Instagram and FacebookBởi Cary Farris and Chuck Pehl

Hey Rally fans you can now text us here Hey did you know that Eddie Haskel on Leave it to Beaver was a porn star? No? Well what about the guy that whipped out his junk in Teen Wolf? How about that time Ozzy bit the head off a bat during a concert? We’ll explore urban legends from the worlds of music and film and try our best to debunk or prove them…

Hey Rally fans you can now text us here The Kate Bush effect has continued to bring about a resurgence of '80's music, this time we are talking about Heavy Metal. In this episode we dive into what we believe are the roots of Metal, what brought Metal into the forefront and where is it going now. Our caveat to this episode being neither one of us ar…

Hey Rally fans you can now text us here Sometimes a popular song will get a second life on the charts due to use in a movie, on TV, in a video game, or on social media. In this episode we dive into some examples of songs that had a second success years after their initial release. Is it nostalgia or is some music just timeless? You be the judge. ht…

Hey Rally fans you can now text us here For our 27th episode we discuss the Bermuda Triangle of musicians and artists, the infamous 27 Club. Is there really some correlation here, and what could be the causes? It’s just a good excuse to talk about some really talented people who left us way too early. Thanks for listening. Be sure to subscribe to o…

Hey Rally fans you can now text us here Join Cary and Chuck for a little walk through the NME (New Music Express), Pitchfork, and Rolling Stone lists of the best new music for 2022 halfway through the year. We play a bit, critique, and unearth examples of similar hidden gems of the past. There is some great new stuff out there! Thanks for listening…