In this high-octane episode of the Fab Guy on a Bike Show, DJ Moto returns from agrueling but rewarding weekend at the Farmyard Party motorcycle rally. He shares a soulful reflection on watching the summer solstice sunrise at 4:30 AM in Yorkshire, surrounded by the fading sounds of a night-long party, reminding listeners why the simple things in life—good music and good company—matter most.
Musical highlights this week are a balanced blend of fresh releases and old-school grit. Moto introduces new tracks from Gypsy Pistoleros, PMAD, and the power-metal intensity of Emerald Rage. He also digs into the archives for some 1980s nostalgia with Sparta and the timeless riffs of Mountain’s ‘Mississippi Queen.’ Whether you’re a biker on the road or a rock fan at home, this episode delivers the ‘heatwave’ energy needed to power through the week.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS
- DJ Moto shares his experience marshalling the ‘fire field’ at the Farmyard Party motorcycle rally.
- A special moment reflecting on the summer solstice sunrise in the Yorkshire Dales.
- A deep dive into new music from PMAD, Emerald Rage, and Floods of Spin.
- Classic rock nostalgia with Sparta and stories of underage gig-going in the early 80s.
- The ‘Power Metal’ segment featuring the epic ‘The Eyes of the Dragon’ album tracks.
- Closing out the night with the heavy stoner-rock vibes of Monster Magnet and the legendary Deep Purple.
CHAPTERS
- [00:00:00] Intro & Solstice Sunrises
- [00:22:30] Listener Requests & PMAD Premieres
- [00:40:15] 80s Flashbacks & The Linkwells
- [01:05:00] Vampires & Mississippi Queens
- [01:25:45] Timeless Rock & Mass Distractions
- [01:42:20] Power Metal Hour & Dirty Honey
- [01:54:10] Deadhouse Gates & Monster Magnet
- [02:10:00] Closing Remarks & Classic Purple
Playlist
Gypsy Pistoleros – I’m the Prince of the Damned
Voodoo Raven – ALL FIRED UP
MASSASAUGA – These Ghosts of Mine
HARSH – Forever Yesterday
pMad – NineFortyFive
Spider – Talkin’ ’bout Rock ‘n’ Roll
Linkwells – Pushing Me Away
Wicked Stone – Another Round
Michael Botte Band – My Love
Blues Saraceno – The River
The Larches – Raxidermy
Mountain – Mississippi Queen
Lost Velvet – Right Back
Danny Farrant – Hang Down Your Head
The Tirith – Dancing With Vampires
Blackfoot – “Train – Train”
Floods Of Spin – Weapons of Mass Distraction
Florence Black – Rockin’ Ring
Achilles Steel – Feel The Steel
Dirty Honey – Won’t Take Me Alive
Emerald Rage – The Eyes Of The Dragon
Spectre – Armageddon
Crymwav – Speak No Evil
Undrowned – Fall From Grace
Trahir – Madness
Bad Touch – Midnight Rider
Iron Kingdom – Deadhouse Gates
Monster Magnet – See You In Hell
Deep Purple – Might Just Take Your Life