Best Rooster Radio Podcasts (2026)

Crow With No Mouth is a dark folk band based in Salisbury, NC and will headlining this Friday's show with Outdoor Couch, Carolina Down Boys and Daisy & The Dead Pines. https://crowwithnomouthmus.wixsite.com/crowwithnomouthmusic

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Rooster Radio E190 - Christmas Party & Toy Drive 44:11

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This Saturday is our official Christmas Party and our Annual Toy Drive to benefit the Cathy Mabry Clonniger Domestic Violence Shelter so this week we brought in Haley from the shelter and Aaron from My Blue Hope, who will be headlining the show with Darling Machine, Secret Idol and Ennie Arden. We encourage you to listen to this informative episode…

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Rise When the Rooster Crows on 12/11/25

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Rooster Radio E189 - Johnny Cutt 42:49

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Johnny Cutt is the man behind Cutthroat Concerts & Events, a booking and promotion agency that books concerts and shows in the NC, SC & Virginia markets. Johnny is also the drummer for Fake Happy: A Tribute to Paramore, who will be performing a special acoustic holiday show this Friday at The Rooster with Scott Lowder. Check out our interview and g…

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Rise When the Rooster Crows on 12/04/25

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Rooster Radio E188 - Death of August 55:24

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Helena and Amirah are the very talented duo that make up Death of August who will be hitting our stage this Saturday, opening for Gilby Clarke!Get to know the ladies a little bit before their Acoustic set and grab your tickets to the show! https://www.instagram.com/deathofaugust/ TICKETS: https://www.freshtix.com/events/gilby-clarke…

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Rise When the Rooster Crows - Giving Thanks

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Start your Thanksgiving morning with a mug of something warm and folk music on KBOO. This episode of Rise When the Rooster Crows features songs and fiddle tunes to get your Thanksgiving day off to a good start.Artists in this episode include: Tim Connell & Eric Skye; Kat...By KBOO Community Radio

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Rooster Radio E187 - Trace Casanova 35:58

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Trace Casanova is a multi-talented, professional entertainer and he is a local gem. Trace has written, produced and is directing "A Casanova Christmas" happening this Saturday at The Rooster! Get your tickets to the show at www.theroostergastonia.com/events https://www.instagram.com/tracecasanova00/

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Rise When the Rooster Crows on 11/20/25

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Rooster Radio E186 - My Gal Monday 35:07

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This week, we talk to Rosie, singer for Asheville-based punk band My Gal Monday, who will be opening the show this Friday with Turtle Smash, Live Band Emo Night!https://mygalmondayband.bandcamp.com/

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Rise When the Rooster Crows on 11/13/25

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Rooster Radio E185 - Grindhouse 1:05:20

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Grindhouse rocked stages all over NC before disbanding in the mid 90s. Under sad circumstances, the guys found themselves in the same room together many years later discussing the possibility of "getting the band back together" and we are so glad they did just that! See them live at The Rooster this Friday!https://linktr.ee/wearegrindhousehttps://w…

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Rise When the Rooster Crows on 11/06/25

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Rooster Radio E184 - Mafia 49:52

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Mafia makes PURE CAROLINA DEATH METAL and they will be at The Rooster on Tuesday, November 11th with Flaw! Get the know the guys and more about their story, then grab your tickets to see them live! https://linktr.ee/mafiadeathmetal

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Rise When the Rooster Crows on 10/30/25

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Rooster Radio E183 - Two Stroke Smoke 46:23

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Two Stroke Smoke is a rising trap metal band from Shelby that is on the cusp of blowing up and they will be performing this Friday at our Shocktober Halloween Bash presented by Shellshock Promotions. An absolutely stacked bill! Get to know the guys then grab your tickets for the show on our website! https://www.instagram.com/twostrokesmoke_/ https:…

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Rise When the Rooster Crows - With Jonathan Lay

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Traditional music of North America -- roots, branches and beyond.By KBOO Community Radio

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Rooster Radio E182 - Cronic Disorder 56:15

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Cronic Disorder is one of Gastonia's longest tenured metal bands and arguably the most beloved. From being signed to a record label to touring the country and seeing success in Europe, this band has a lot of stories to tell, and we only scratched the surface in this interview. Get to know the guys, then come see them this Saturday, October 25th at …

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Rise When the Rooster Crows on 10/16/25

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Rooster Radio E181 - Carolina Headbangers Ball 1:05:54

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On October 25, we will be hosting the 7th Annual Carolina Headbangers Ball so this week we talked to AJ Conde, founding member of Carolina Headbangers and promoter for local metal shows. We talk about the lineup for this year's ball and all the festivities planned for the day. https://www.facebook.com/groups/1985017671723786 https://www.freshtix.co…

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Rise When the Rooster Crows on 10/09/25

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Rooster Radio E180 - Lady Like 37:50

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Rise When the Rooster Crows on 10/02/25

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Rooster Radio E179 - Morrowville 36:31

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Morrowville's conceptual masterpiece album "The Deaf King" turns 10 years old in October and we are celebrating with them! Get to know more about the band and the story, then come see them this Saturday with Once Below Joy and Rothschild https://morrowville.bandcamp.com/album/the-deaf-king

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Rise When the Rooster Crows - Give the Fiddler a Dram

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This episode’s musical journey includes apples, cats, clouds, fiddlers, hounds and even a bear. Join host Jonathan Lay for traditional music of North America, its roots, branches and beyond.Artists in this episode include: Larry Hanks; Michael Cooney; Countercurrent; M...By KBOO Community Radio

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Rooster Radio E178 - Brewstock 2025 40:21

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Brewstock Music Festival 2025 is happening this Saturday at The Rooster. We brought Peter from the Brew Crew in to talk about this year's festival, what to expect and much more. https://brewstockmusicfestival.com/

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Rise When the Rooster Crows on 09/18/25

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Rooster Radio E177 - Dovecage 45:39

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It's been a while since we have talked to our friends in Dovecage, so we brought them in to catch up before their performance this Saturday with Plush, Parallel Lives and 6 Story Pyramid. Check out the interview then grab your tickets for the show before they are gone!https://linktr.ee/dovecagesocials…

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Rise When the Rooster Crows on 09/11/25

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Rooster Radio E176 - Jason Shaut 41:46

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Jason Shaut is the owner of JG's Vinyl & More and is the man behind this year's Carolina Sound Convention taking place on Saturday, September 27th in Downtown Gastonia in conjunction with Brewstock Music Festival taking place at The Rooster on the same day!JG's Vinyl & More: https://jgsvinylandmore.com/Carolina Sound Convention: https://carolinasou…

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Rise When the Rooster Crows on 09/04/25

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Rooster Radio E175 - Abigail 52:35

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Abigail is the mastermind behind our weekly Rooster Report and bartender here at The Rooster. Get to know the newest member of the Rooster family in this week's episode.

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Rise When the Rooster Crows - with Jonathan Lay

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Traditional music of North America, it's roots, branches, and beyond.Artists in this episode include: Rhiannon Giddens & Justin Robinson; Bruce Molsky; Larry Hanks; Timberbound; Maria Fairchild; Jesse Milnes & Emily Miller; Foghorn Stringband; Bela Fleck & The Flecktones...By KBOO Community Radio

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Rooster Radio E174 - Valar Morghulis 53:12

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GR and DJ from the heavy metal band Valar Morghulis drop in to chop it up in advance of their headlining show this Saturday, August 30th with Aterra, Decrement & Untied. Enjoy the episode and get your tickets for the show at www.theroostergastonia.com/events https://linktr.ee/valar__morghulis https://linktr.ee/theroostergastonia…

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Rise When the Rooster Crows on 08/21/25

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Rooster Radio E173 -Jason Parker & Jonny Dick 59:40

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Jason Parker (Bellbox) and Jonny Dick (Queen City Rejects) stop by to talk about their experience in the NC music community, almost cutting a studio record, moving to Wilmington to "get clean," the importance of art in our lives and impact it can make and of course, their upcoming show this Friday (8/22) with Caught Off Guard, My Gal Monday and Sta…

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Rise When the Rooster Crows on 08/14/25

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Rooster Radio E172 - Shellshock Promotions 1:04:15

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Shellshock Promotions is an all-encompassing promotion and booking outfit based in Shelby, NC, specializing in Heavy Metal, Hardcore and Hip Hop. We have several upcoming shows with Shellshock, learn more about the guys and some of their upcoming events. Then stick around for the 2nd half of the interview for an inside look at a controversial issue…

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Rise When the Rooster Crows on 08/07/25

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Eels V Storm - Post Game Show - 31/08/25 39:37

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Jimmy Smith, Tim Mannah and Brett Kimmorley review tonight's game from Commbank Stadium including the press conferences from Jason Ryles and Craig Bellamy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy SEN

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Rooster Radio E171 - WE ARE SYNDICATED!!! 33:03

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This is an impromptu episode to announce that we are now in syndication on WDRB Radio all over North America! This episode breaks down what The Rooster is and what our podcast is all about in this introduction to our national audience. We will be back with more new episodes in a few more weeks!

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State Of Origin 1 - Full Game - 28/05/25 2:06:48

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Jimmy Smith, Justin Horo and Tim Mannah bring you all the action from Brisbane of State Of Origin 1. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy SEN

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Rooster Radio E170 - Mariah Van Kleef 45:27

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Mariah Van Kleef, Queen City Nerve Critic's Pick for Best of Charlotte, is stepping in to split duties with Jade Moore on Wednesday nights for our Singer/Songwriter Open Mic. Get to know Mariah then come support her on alternating Wednesdays. https://linktr.ee/riah_ru

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Rooster Radio E169 - Caught Off Guard 45:34

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Caught Off Guard is a pop-punk band from Charlotte, NC. Get to know the band in advance of their upcoming performance here at the Rooster on Friday, April 11th! https://linktr.ee/CaughtOffGuard

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Rooster Radio E168 - Haymaker Part 2 59:42

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This is the continuation of our interview with Haymaker. Check them out at the link below... https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0kuC_mHXCwk1YU-SOCFw6Q

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Rooster Radio E167 - Fear Illusion 47:02

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Shelby shredders Fear Illusion are back for another interview in advance of their upcoming show on Friday, April 4th with Filth, Two Stroke Smoke and Screwed Ends. Stick around till the end of the episode to see the music video that just dropped for their new single "Fear" https://linktr.ee/fearillusionnc…

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Rooster Radio E166 - Haymaker Part 1 46:56

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Gastonia-based metal band, and saviors of The Rooster, Haymaker, dropped in for our most fun and entertaining episode to date. We talked about the performance on our roof and got into some hilarious story-telling. We had so much fun, this episode ran way long, so we broke it up into 2 episodes. Part 2 will come out in a couple of weeks. Enjoy the e…

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Rooster Radio E165 - Tiny City 46:38

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Tiny City is a Charlotte-based Indie Rock band that toes the line between post-punk and power pop and their new single "Ted Leo" is available now wherever you stream. This is the first single off of their upcoming new album and you can see Tiny City live this Saturday at The Rooster! https://tinycitymusic.com/…