Steve Perry Explores Cherry Poppin’ Daddies' Musical Evolution

Songs & Stories

In this episode of Backstage Sonoma, Steve Roby sits down with the iconic frontman of Cherry Poppin' Daddies, Steve Perry, ahead of their performance at the Hop Monk Tavern in Novato on September 29th. Known for their genre-blending style, Perry takes us through the band's evolution from the breakout success of "Zoot Suit Riot" to their latest album, At The Pink Rat. Get insights into their eclectic fusion of ska, swing, punk, and funk, and hear how Perry continues to challenge himself musically.

Episode Highlights:

• The origins of Cherry Poppin’ Daddies’ unique genre fusion.
• Steve Perry’s reflections on punk rock’s DIY ethic and how it shaped his artistic vision.
• A deep dive into the new album At The Pink Rat and its jukebox musical concept.
• The inspiration behind featured tracks like “Thrill Thing” and “Undecided.”
• Collaborations and influences: working with musical legends like Buckwheat Zydeco and Tony Visconti.
• What fans can look forward to at the upcoming Hop Monk show in Novato.

Featured Songs:

• “Lowdown Appreciator”
• “Thrill Thing” from At The Pink Rat
• “Undecided” (cover)

Links:

• ⁠Cherry Poppin' Daddies Official Website⁠
• ⁠Tickets to Hop Monk Tavern Show⁠

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• Instagram: ⁠@cherrypoppindaddies⁠
• Twitter: ⁠@cherrypoppindaddy⁠
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