Tommy Dunbar's guest appearances

Tommy Dunbar

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Gilbert O'Sullivan

Robert Crenshaw

Harry Shearer

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P.F. Sloan

Chris Stamey

Tony Joe White

Bill Kopp

Jeff Murphy

Chris Difford

Ronnie Barnett

Russ Giguere

Peter Holsapple

Lloyd Price

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The Rubinoos came out of Berkley, California in the early Seventies.  Known for their melodic hooks and tight harmonies, the band charted with a cover of the Tommy James’ hit, “I Think We’re Alone Now,” and their own “I Wanna Be Your Boyfriend.” They also placed the title song in the teen classic Revenge of the Nerds.  After a hiatus, the guys have actually been quite busy releasing a string of albums that have been well-received in the power pop community.  Before all of this, the Rubinoos were just a quartet of kids in high school, looking for a lucky break.  The CBS Tapes, is a live, in-the-studio recording featuring the band’s high energy on 11 previously unheard tracks, just out on Yep Roc Records.  The band runs though an eclectic set of songs, from the Beatles, the Meters, the Ventures and even the Archies, to several band originals. We talk with guitarist Tommy Dunbar about what led up to this archival release.  Plus, the true story of how they got bananas thrown at them opening for Jefferson Starship!

The Rubinoos came out of Berkley, California in the early Seventies. Known for their melodic hooks and tight harmonies, the band charted with a cover of the Tommy James’ hit, “I Think We’re Alone Now,” and their own “I Wanna Be Your Boyfriend.” They also placed the title song in the teen classic Revenge of the Nerds. After a hiatus, the guys have actually been quite busy releasing a string of albums that have been well-received in the power pop community. Before all of this, the Rubinoos were just a quartet of kids in high school, looking for a lucky break. The CBS Tapes, is a live, in-the-studio recording featuring the band’s high energy on 11 previously unheard tracks, just out on Yep Roc Records. The band runs though an eclectic set of songs, from the Beatles, the Meters, the Ventures and even the Archies, to several band originals. We talk with guitarist Tommy Dunbar about what led up to this archival release. Plus, the true story of how they got bananas thrown at them opening for Jefferson Starship!

372 - Tommy Dunbar of The Rubinoos - The CBS Tapes

Tommy Dunbar - "Interview" Rubinoos, The - "Honey From The Honeycombs" https://www.wfmu.org/playlists/shows/87946

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Guest: Tommy Dunbar of The Rubinoos from Aug 26, 2019

Jon Rubin

Stephen SPAZ Schnee chats to Jon and Tommy about THE RUBINOOS' 2019 album FROM HOME.  A career-spanning interview would have taken days so we focused on the new album and play some musical soundbites as well!Learn about the album while hearing tasty little tidbits of FROM HOME now.  And remember to buy the album on August 23, 2019!

Stephen SPAZ Schnee chats to Jon and Tommy about THE RUBINOOS' 2019 album FROM HOME.  A career-spanning interview would have taken days so we focused on the new album and play some musical soundbites as well! Learn about the album while hearing tasty little tidbits of FROM HOME now.  And remember to buy the album on August 23, 2019!

EPISODE #31: THE RUBINOOS' Jon Rubin & Tommy Dunbar