Tune in to the THIRD EYE LIVE!!! 2-hour Special Broadcast on the Holistic Lifestyles Radio Show Saturday March 13th on WWNN 1470AM from 4-6pm.

Our Guests will be Amy Barbera, an international musical inspiration, from 4-5PM; and Maggie Marullo, who is a noetic facilitator, from 5-6PM. They will be available to take questions from our listeners, call 888-565-1470!

And as always our panel will open the show with various topics from spiritual to nutrition to world events and everything in between. Education, healing and latest information exposing any and all measures of the calculated strategy of dumbing down the human race is what we are all about.

"Amy Barbera is more than just a blessed gift to the Inspirational genre of music, she is a godsend. Her songs are a colorful display of her deep passion, that envelops the listener in a canvas of hope and love. The absolute beauty that she delivers in her musical creations is a rich combination of the sincerity of her message and the angelic quality of her emotionally charged vocals. There is no doubt that she has been embraced by a higher power from above.

"Amy Barbera shines bright and delivers from the heart. She is destined to be recognized as one of the most sincere and passionate singer/songwriters of her time. Her compositions embrace the beauties of life and weave a glorious message to all. Amy Barbera has hit a home run to heaven with her 13 song debut album "Beautiful Flower of Life" that was released in June of 2008. Her amazing album will lift your spirits to a higher place.

"She is an accomplished live performer and professionally trained session vocalist that has dedicated her time to helping others time and time again. Her charitable efforts for the less fortunate have raised money to benefit many causes. These include appearances to benefit children with cancer, accident victims, special needs children and people who are suffering from the loss of a loved one. She mesmerizes audiences with her inspirational performances every time she graces the stage. Amy is praised by many national organizations for the healing energy she has provided at her live concerts. These include the Kiwanis Club and the Shriner's Hospitals. Her God's Special Angel Not For Profit Corporation is another one of her creations that benefits children in the USA and as far away as Uganda Africa." Don Coleman-A/R Group International


We Are Not Alone: Facilitator and Lecturer for Deland Noetic Sciences - Maggie Marullo

Maggie is a freelance writer, columnist, and lecturer; encouraging the exploration of higher consciousness, evolution, the ancient teachings, science research and positive awareness. By bringing her beliefs, thoughts, and valuable information to the forefront she helps bridge the gap between science and spirituality and exploring the teachings and records of our past.

Bio: Third Eye Live!!! The cutting-edge out-of-the-box radio program where metaphysical meets physical, by awakening higher consciousness and joining forces with all lightworkers. The panel consists of Laurie Bauman, Barb Pardee, Holly Stockus and Rashid Saker. Four professionals in the holistic and metaphysical arena that will offer their knowledge, opinions and insight on various topics from spiritual to nutrition to world events and everything in between.

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Join us this Friday March 12, At 2PM EST when we discuss the changing face of dating.

Join us this Friday March 12, when we discuss the changing face of dating. Our guest include: Sexologist Larry Siegel, Lucia Queen of the Cougar Jungle, and Singles lifestyles promoter Al Barry.

Lawrence Siegel, MA, CST, AASECT is a Clinical Sexologist, certified by the
American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors, & Therapists
(AASECT). In addition to being President of the non-profit Sage Institute
for Family Development, Larry serves on faculty at several local colleges
and universities, as well as other national health and teaching
institutions. He is a regular guest on numerous radio and television shows and
can be found as an expert advisor on the web at SexualHealth.com and
LoveandHealth@iFriends.net.


Lucia is a dating and relationship expert specializing in Cougar relationships. She is the #1 Cougar Expert in the world. She has one of the top 10 shows on L.A. Talk Radio, is the author of “Lucia's Lessons of Love”, a keynote speaker and a syndicated columnist.

Lucia has been featured on over 100 radio and TV shows including “Dr. Phil”, “The CBS Early Show”, “and, “The Tyra Banks Show”. She is the spokesperson for dating site icougardating.com, the Cougar Expert on Videojug.com and was Miss UrbanCougar December 2005. She taught the worlds’ first Cougar class for The Learning Annex in 2007 titled, "How To Date Younger Men/How To Date Older Women".



Al Barry is an expert in the field of singles events. He hosts expos every year that cater to the changing dating scene. He will be holding a singles event on March 28 in Boca Raton. The event will cater to growing Palm Beach County single population and include a speed dating sample session.

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Holistic Lifestyles Radio Guest List & Schedule for the Week of March 1st – 7th 2010

Holistic Lifestyles Radio Guest List & Schedule the Week of March 1st – 7th 2010, Listen Live on WNN 1470 AM Radio or www.holisticlifestylesradio.com

2-3PM EST Wellness Monday- Guest- Willard Water – All about Their Product and the 30 year history behind it. Host John Hollis

2-3PM EST Spiritual Tuesday- Guest - Amy Barbera- Inspirational Singer Song Writer- Host Rashid and John Hollis

2-3PM EST Nutrition & Health Wednesday- Guest- Christine Gosslin of the Holistic Healing Center Of North Miami Beach talking about all kinds of modalities of holistic treatment. Host John Hollis

2-3PM EST Open Forum Thursday-Guest- Ken Seeley of A& E Intervention & Intervention 911 will be talking about his 20 plus years of Interventions. Host John Hollis

2-3PM EST Healthy Relationship Friday-Guest- ROSALIND SEDACCA, CCT -Rosalind Sedacca is a writer, an award-winning professional speaker, and Certified Corporate Trainer specializing in both communication and relationship issues -Hosts John Hollis and Dawn Masler Ms.

4-6PM EST Third Eye Live Saturday- Guests-HALLEY ELISE AND JOSPEH LOBRUTTO- WE ARE THREE INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE ENTIRELY DEVOTED IN BRINGING EDUCATION, PUBLIC AWARENESS, METAPHYSICAL UPDATES, WITH A GOOD SENSE OF HUMOR AND LIVELINESS DELIVERED ON EACH SHOW THAT WE DO. THIS IS GEARED NOT ONLY FOR OUR PEOPLE IN RECOVERY, BUT FOR THE GENERAL PUBLIC AS WELL

9PM EST –Midnight All About Addiction Recovery Sunday Night- Treatment Centers, Speakers, Topics.

Welcome to the Holistic Lifestyles Radio Show our program is a paid program by Holistic Lifestyles Radio Inc on WWNN 1470 AM RADIO and Beasley Broadcasting Group since January 3rd 2009. Monday - Friday 2pm-3pmEST, Saturday 4pm-6pmEST, Sunday 9 pm-Midnights EST. All Air Time Paid and Production produced by Holistic Lifestyles Radio Inc and the Holistic Lifestyles Radio Show Sponsors. We Can also be heard by streaming online at Blog Talk Radio, Twitter Podcast,3 Facebook Accounts, Blogspot, You Tube, Myspace, In The Rooms Social Network, Vacancy Love Social Network , Holistic Lifestyles Network and our Home Website At www.holisticlifestylesradio.com You Can Also Call our Office At 877-799-8773.

To all of our Twitter and Facebook friends and our fan pages Holistic Lifestyles Radio Show and Third Eye Live. I want to take this time to thank you.

To all of our Twitter and Facebook friends and our fan pages Holistic Lifestyles Radio Show and Third Eye Live. I want to take this time to thank you for all of your friendships they are very uplifting to our Host’s, Sponsors, and Myself.

The whole concept started January 3, 2009 the first time I went in front of the microphone on WWNN 1470 AM Health Talk Radio. My Thought was to be able to grow a grass roots network of all positive views regarding the mind, body, and spirit. To be able to carry a message of hope that would grow around the world steaming on social networks like Facebook, Twitter, Myspace, Blog Talk Radio, In The Rooms, and many others that we now steam to. I want to thank God for all the people that have been put in my path to help carry our message though all of or written blogs on our nine blog sites. I want to thank our sponsors for making this mission possible because they are the folks that believe in our mission and are financially funding our projects because they believe in the mission of education, prevention and love of mankind. I want to thank my wife Lori who in the many dark times of the last year, Lori has stood by me believing as I do that we can help people that may never have heard the message of holistic lifestyles or alternative health and wellness. It is real easy to talk with someone that understands, but what about the person who’s never heard the message. As most of you know I'm in recovery from addiction and I have watched as millions die from their addictions. I've come to understand that a lot of them know there was a way out. At the same time our show makes it available for all under spiritual attack to find help.

May it be Buddhism, Hinduism, Christianity, Metaphysical, or just spirituality, we want to help people find love, light, and hope. We also help introduce alternative health approaches to people who still have a hard time believing they work. Though our show’s and networks they can gain knowledge, understanding, and help.

In closing I ask that you join us on our new network and help us this second year in building the network of love, light, and hope. We invite all to join from all areas of holistic lifestyles, alternative natural health solutions, legal services, pet solutions, addiction help services, or financial services to mention a few. Thank you again for all of your prayer's of success for Holistic Lifestyles Radio Show & Holistic Lifestyles Radio Network. Join Us At http://holisticlifestylesradio.ning.com/

Sincerely,

John Hollis

Health is a Balancing Act By Carol Harblin

We all want good health, but nobody actually knows what it is and how to get it. We all have a theory, but that is all it is.

People think that if they decrease their calories, carbs, or fat, then they will be in good health. Some believe that if they go to a gym every day then they will be in good health. But are they really in good health? Truly, those people are actually struggling with health issues just like anyone else.

So, then, what is good health anyway?

Good health is being able to balance physical activity, spirituality, relationships, and career while going through the motions of your every day routine. Consider the spirituality, activity, relationships and career the four pieces of our primary food. Primary food is what feeds our whole bodies – not just our stomachs.

Eating a balanced diet rich in vegetables, fruit, and whole grains is also essential too, but without nourishing ourselves with that primary food, life will be very imbalanced. By fulfilling ourselves with this primary food we are enriching ourselves and our lives. We feel more complete and centered.

Next time we reach for an extra serving of food or that hot fudge sundae, think about the four pieces of our primary food and find out what is lacking because we may not need more folate, magnesium, vitamin C, protein, or even more carbs – we might just need that special friend’s ear to listen to us, or a walk around the block, or to find the job that makes you happy.

It’s important to listen to the cues in your body for signs of sickness and it’s important to be aware of the details of your life every day.

Good health means balance. It’s not an easy feat to be healthy and stay healthy. Good health is something we have to work at every day. Attaining good health is not a destination, it’s a journey.

We have to strive for physical, emotional, spiritual, mental, and even financial health every day. It’s not just about how hard our muscles are getting by pumping more weights at the gym – it’s about how to strive to maintain a balance of primary food in addition to our balanced diet.

Remember, don’t walk the journey of health alone - walk it with a health practitioner you trust. The health journey is a beautiful trip that lasts a lifetime.

Holistic Lifestyles Radio Show Is The Inspiration For Folks Like April Vuolo Claxton Of The Movement Within To Start Her Own Show On Blog Talk Radio.

John Hollis and Holistic Lifestyles Radio Inc are dedicated to carrying a message of hope to people in life that need to feel hope. John Hollis interviews many in the fields of holistic Lifestyles, health, addiction, rehabs, holistic reading, holistic thinking, holistic recovery, alternative medicine, natural healing, yoga, reiki, natural Child birth, rain forest secrets, Chinese medicine, metabolic balance, mind body spirit holistic, complimentary medicine, Alternative medicine, yoga, green lifestyles choices and much more.

Holistic Lifestyles Radio’s guest hosts have been and are South Florida psychotherapist Kristy Summers, Green Wave Cafe "Vegan Live-Food Nutrition", Daniel Lubbers Of The Serenity Group, Roshid of the Griffins Loft and Writer / Biology Professor Dawn Maslar-Ranish the Broken Picker Fixer. Some past guests since January 2009 include authors and interventionists Ken Seeley of A&E Intervention, Raymond Francis of Beyond Health International, Rev. Leo Booth from Spiritual Concepts, and network builders like InTheRooms.com founders RT & Kenny P... Our past Doctors include Dr. Hepsharat Amadi of A Healing Journey, Dr. Joshua Rycus of Coral Springs, Dr. Julian Whitaker of Whitaker Institute, Dr. Brian Clement of Hippocrates of West Palm Beach, Dr. Etti Doctor of Holistic Nutrition Miami Beach, Holistic Moms Network and many others with Holistic Lifestyles. We have created new shows like “Third Eye Live” a production of Holistic Lifestyles Radio Show airing on our Saturday show at 4pm. Plus live entertainment like Richie Supa of Aerosmith at our many live broadcasts like Rally for Recovery, 12 Step Music Fest and Thanksgiving Day 2009 feed the hungry.

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Holistic Lifestyles Radio has pioneered the industry in Social Network and Network Marketing Radio and has even been the inspiration for folks like April Vuolo Claxton of The Movement Within to start her own show on Blog Talk Radio. The best thing is to see folks like April say yes I Can. Next we hope April will be on secular radio stations 50 hours a month along with her internet show like Holistic Lifestyles Radio Show.

Holistic Lifestyles Radio is providing the latest and best information to tens of thousands of listeners worldwide and exposing our growing number of messages to the widest possible audience for maximum effect. Call today at 1-877-799-8773 to find out more information.

Holistic Lifestyles Radio Live January 10th, "Spotlight on Addiction Recovery" 9-11pmEST Guest's Author Brian Daniel and Author Dan Griffin,M.A

John Hollis is the Founder of The Holistic Lifestyles Radio Show. John Hollis is a recovering addict who got Sober and Clean doing the 12 Step program along with holistic approaches to Mind, Body and Spirit. Holistic Lifestyles Radio and Health Magazine are dedicated to carrying a message of hope for people in life that need to hear hope so they can have hope.

Live Sunday 1-10-10 from 9pm-11pm Our lines will be open for calls 1-888-565-1470 Tonight's guests are:

9pm-10pm Author Brian Daniel talking about his book "The Upside of Divorce"... I suffered a divorce but was able to recover quickly and easily and published a book so that others could do the same for themselves. I titled my book just like I saw my divorce, “Yes, There IS an Upside of Divorce – It Can Be Your Second Chance at Life!”

10-11pm Author Dan Griffin, M.A., talking about his book "A Man’s Way Through the Twelve Steps"... Dan has worked in the mental health and addictions field for over a decade. His graduate work was centered on the social construction of masculinity in the culture of the 12 step approach communities. Griffin lives in Minnesota and has been in recovery for fifteen years. A Man’s Way Through the Twelve Steps is his first book.

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HOLISTIC DRUG AND ALCOHOL REHABILITATION TREATMENT SPECIALIZING IN ADDICTION RECOVERY AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE RELAPSE PREVENTION

We can help with drug and alcohol detoxification, addiction treatment, drug and alcohol interventions, substance abuse counseling, inpatient treatment, drug and alcohol recovery, cocaine addiction, heroin addiction, prescription drug addiction, crystal meth addiction, opiate detox, alcohol detox, drug detox, long term care and more.

Take the first step and call us now at 877-799-8773 or www.holisticlifestylesradio.com

The Renewal Centre at Crossroads is designed to offer people in various stages of recovery an opportunity to revive and refresh, their recovery .

The Renewal Centre at Crossroads is designed to offer people in various stages of recovery an opportunity to revive and refresh, their recovery experience. We provide a safe, supportive environment to explore various issues with an emphasis on creating balance in one’s life. Through staff facilitation and group interaction, participants experience a powerful week of self awareness and rediscovery.
All of our recovery retreats are founded in the Twelve Steps as well as the Crossroads Centre whole person approach to recovery. This means that in addition to Twelve Step studies, lectures, facilitated group discussions and individual assignments, participants are introduced to complementary therapies such as: yoga, fitness activities, meditation, and massage therapy. Our recovery retreats, while providing an opportunity for intensive self-discovery and awareness, also combine off -site activities unique to Antigua to make for an enriched experience. As our participants know only too well, Antigua is the perfect place to continue the journey of recovery.

Please note: If in recovery, these programs are designed for individuals with a minimum of 60 days of abstinence/ sobriety. People who are actively using alcohol or drugs addictively are not appropriate for this program. Crossroads Centre is an alcohol and drug-free facility and all participants are expected to adhere to this policy.

Reinvent Your Recovery
Recovery is about more than just abstinence or sobriety. It involves continued growth and attention in order to develop into something that is healthy and vital, yet it is common for people in various stages of recovery to feel that there is something missing or less satisfying in their personal recovery. Through lectures, small group sessions and various complementary therapies, we will help participants reinvent their recovery experience into something that is dynamic and vibrant. All of this takes place in breathtaking Antigua West Indies, and incorporates the many sights, sounds and experiences of this nature island. Whether you are looking for quiet reflection and spiritual reconnection or shared fellowship and adventure, this renewal retreat has something to offer everyone.

Dates
January 18-22, 2010
February 15-19, 2010
March 15-19, 2010
April 19-23, 2010

Location
Crossroads Centre Antigua
Willoughby Bay
Antigua, West Indies

Cost
$2599 per person, single occupancy
$1999 per person, double occupancy

Includes renewal program, materials, accommodation, meals and off-campus activities. While we strongly encourage participants to "unplug" from their daily life, our tropical on-site guest rooms are complete with television, phone, and wireless internet. Retreat guests will also enjoy a private pool and deck area.

For more information, please call:
Toll-free USA and Canada: 1 888 452 0091
Toll free U.K. 0800 783 9631
Direct to Antigua: 1 268 562 0035 or contact us at www.crossroadsantigua.org

Narcotics Overdose Prevention and Education (NOPE) Task Force is a nonprofit that goes into schools and colleges to educate students and parents.

By Rachel Gomez
Not enough action is being taken at the state and federal levels to combat the growing illegal distribution of illicit drugs and powerful prescription pills. Close to 24,000 people die of drug overdoses every year in the U.S., according to federal statistics.

Narcotics Overdose Prevention and Education (NOPE) Task Force is a nonprofit that goes into schools and colleges to educate students and their parents about the dangerous consequences of using and mixing legal and illegal drugs. The agency brings its message to both public and private forums to focus attention on an epidemic that is killing children and adults alike. NOPE Task Force also aims to get youths addicted to drugs into treatment programs.

During this time of year, the holiday season can be hard for parents who have lost children to drugs. NOPE Task Force has a support group for them in West Palm Beach, Fla. so they can openly discuss their problems, process their feelings, and hear others talk about their situations.

NOPE Task Force believes that whether you’re a young person dealing with substance abuse or a grieving parent, you’re not alone. To find out more about NOPE Task Force, visit www.nopetaskforce.org.

Rachel Gomez is a journalist who writes for NOPE Task Force. She can be reached at gomez.rachel@gmail.com or call Rachel at 561.478.1055

Legendary Guitarist Ricky Byrd's Live On The Holistic Lifestyles Radio Show. Sunday Night January 3rd, 2010 9pm EST.

Ricky Byrd's Live On The Holistic Lifestyles Radio Show. Sunday Night January 3rd, 2010 9pm EST on WWNN 1470 AM or Listen Streaming Live At www.holisticlifestylesradio.com

Got Byrd If You Want It
An Interview with Ricky Byrd
by Michelle Paponetti www.paponettidesign.com


From Joan Jett to the Jukes, and many places in between! That’s one way to describe the newest addition to the Asbury Jukes, guitarist Ricky Byrd. A true rock and roller to the bone, and an all around nice guy, Ricky Byrd has quite a history, not to mention some awfully big shoes to fill. For anyone who may still be confused, Byrd has been asked to fill in for Bobby Bandiera, while our beloved prankster goes off to tour with Bon Jovi on his “Have a Nice Day” tour.

But Byrd is by far no newcomer to the scene. His limited edition solo live CD, “Tough Room...This World” has gathered praise from Billboard Magazine and Music Insider alike. And with a new CD in the works, this man had plenty to talk about in a recent online interview.

Could you perhaps start off by explaining to the Jukes fans who may not know the situation, how you became a Juke?
What can I say….my reputation proceeds me…but in spite of that I still got the call from Southside! Actually it started January 2005, when I was asked to open for the band at B.B. Kings club here in NYC. That night I played a 45 minute solo acoustic set to a packed house of bloodthirsty Jukes fans. One would think that would be an intimidating situation… Nah! I just put on my glad rags, strapped on my Red Gibson J-200 and gave ‘em what for. If it weren’t for the one guy yelling “ Fever” after every song it would have been a wonderful night. Seriously, the crowd was great and I had a blast.

Before my set Johnny asked if I wanted to do a song together. We agreed on Sam Cooke’s “Soothe Me” and I told him I do it in the key of “A.” Sure enough, halfway through my set Johnny jumps up on stage and I start the tune. Everything’s peachy until he pulls out his harp and starts blowin’ on the break. Unfortunately it slipped my mind that I tune my guitar down a half step and I’m actually in A Flat. Oops!! Southside shoots me a look (a middle finger may also have been involved in the incident) which I’ve now become quite familiar with. We had a good laugh and eventually crawled from the wreckage to finish the song to “thunderous” applause. (O.K… so I tend to exaggerate)

The next day Bill, Southside’s manager, calls and says Johnny had fun last night and would I be interested in bein’ a part time Juke. He gave me the lowdown on Bobby’s future misadventures with Bon Jovi and how the Jukes will be short six strings.I quickly consulted with my consigliere (That would be my wife, Carol) and agreed to keep Bobby’s seat warm until he gets tossed ...I mean returns!

How has it been working with the band so far?
Both band and crew have been great! The first few shows I was just trying to get my footing and might have played one or two...well maybe three or four wrong chords. Nary a dirty look was thrown my way. It can be tough joining up with a gang that’s been together for as long as these mugs have but they’ve really made it easy for me. And I can honestly say that after doing a dozen or so shows with the Jukes they’ve truly become the brothers I’ve never wanted!

There’s quite a library of songs you had to learn....
You ain’t kidding sister! Right now I know my way around almost 40 songs, which is just the tip of the iceberg with this band. And learning the songs was only half the battle. The fun really starts once we hit the stage. The man has absolutely no respect for a set list. LOL. Oh sure...it starts off nice and orderly but about 3 or 4 songs in, Johnny gets that gleam in his eye and we’re off to the races.

The first show I did without Bobby to lean on, I said to Johnny backstage…”You know the old expression.. ‘If it ain’t on the page, it ain’t on the stage?’” He just looked at me and laughed! That night I realized I could either spend the entire show trying to connect the dots or just surrender to the fact that Johnny will inevitably call out songs that are:

A) Not on the list or
B) I’ve never heard before
ex.: An obscure Trini Lopez B side (I’m sure that’s comin’)

Well I decided to have a grand old time and not worry about a damn thing!

What is your favorite Jukes song to play at the moment?
‘Cadillac Jack’ because it’s got that drunken sailor feel that I love! Anything with swagger is OK by me. It don’t matter to me whether its Rock and Roll, Soul or Blues, slow, fast or mid tempo. As long as the feel is below the waist…I’m in.

It seems evident by watching you that you have adapted nicely to playing with the Jukes and are enjoying yourself onstage.
That’s good to hear because I’m having a great time. I‘ve never been a stand-in-one-spot kind of guitar player. I like to stroll over to the horns and get involved in some of that action or turn around and lock in with Joe on drums. When it’s a two guitar show I’ll visit Bobby’s side and try and get that “at the count of three, draw” thing going. Kazee is always wearing shades so I can’t tell if he’s looking at me or not. Sometimes I have to blow him a kiss just to see if I’ve got his attention.

When it’s a full band, me and Muddy are on the same side sharing a mic, so the poor guy spends a lot of time trying to untangle himself from my cable. He’s been incredibly helpful to me on stage, giving me cues and chords when I occasionally get hopelessly lost.

And then there’s Southside who prowls the stage like a little kid looking to get into trouble. I love it when he’s hunched over with harp and vintage mic in hand sounding like he’s trying to contact Junior Wells on the other side! He can definitely send the Jukes sound into some greasy territory which is where I’m the happiest. I like the guy because he wants it to be fun and he wants it to be real, warts and all. That feeling’s good to be around onstage. That’s rock and roll! Now if only the SOB would stop grabbing my ass!

Many people also remember you as an original member of Joan Jett and the Blackhearts. I know Joan and Johnny go way back, but did you ever play on the same bill as the Jukes when you were a Blackheart?
Not a clue! I played with Jett from 81-93 and sobered up in 87 so anything pre 12 step is a little fuzzy. We were on tour constantly and wound up on a lot of long tours with Aerosmith, ZZ top, The Police, Deep Purple, Cheap Trick etc.. Those I remember, but the one-offs were all over the place… a show with The Beach Boys here, Chuck Berry there, The Who, Journey, Foreigner, Jerry Lee Lewis, Queen, and on and on. In the summer we would do festivals with like 10 bands on the bill so….we must have played together but don’t ask me to swear to it. Maybe Johnny remembers because that wing of my brain has been closed for years (LOL)

I know Joan Jett’s music is quite different in style than that of the Asbury Jukes. But are there any similarities or differences you have noticed on stage as far as their approaches?
Well one thing is for sure, the whole time I was a Blackheart the set list basically remained the same. Slight changes when a new song was added or something was dropped, but essentially it was the same order for all those years.I’ve been playing with the Jukes for about 6 months and haven’t done the same set twice. The other thing I notice is the passion they both have onstage. When the show is over the tank reads empty! There’s nothing left to give. From where I stand, Johnny really cares about the music he’s playing. Whether it’s an old blues tune, a soul song, a pop hit or something out of left field he gives it that “Thang” The worst thing for me to watch is someone just going through the motions onstage. That really pisses me off! Don’t waste my time, I could be home hanging out with my beautiful 4-year-old daughter tonight! If we’re gonna do it lets give them their moneys worth. The business part of what we do is pretty much a pain in the ass. The “music” is all we got, so let’s shoot the works!

What were your musical influences growing up? I see you wearing Keith Richards shirts on stage on occasion...
Yeah… I got a thing for Keef! To me he plays the right stuff at just the right time. Even the wrong stuff is at the right time. Talk about drunken sailor music. There’s a great picture of Keith, my wife and I on my website. He’s in classic mode and I’m fresh out of the factory. Not a scratch on me. It didn’t take me long to catch on though..LOL

It’s pretty simple…A 10 yr. old Byrd watching The Stones on Ed Sullivan. I was like...wow! How long has this been going on? Screaming girls, I felt the twinge from the music and best of all, Ed looked horrified. I was sold! The great thing about a variety show like Sullivan was he had on all kinds of music. I saw Smokey Robinson, Al Green, Sam Cooke, Jackie Wilson, Brother Ray, The Temps, Four Tops, Marvin Gaye etc. Even at that age, I was moved!

As far as Rock and Roll bands and my teenage years, I was raised on a steady diet of The Who, Rod and The Faces, Humble Pie (Steve Marriott became a good friend later on. His voice still raises the hair on my arms…I miss the little bastard.) Zep, Bowie, Mott The Hoople, Edgar Winter’s ‘White Trash and Free.’ I’m sure I’m leaving out something but these were my main obsessions.

Guitar influences, I would have to say Keith of course, Albert King, Paul Kossoff (Free), Albert Collins, Jeff Beck, Steve Cropper, Chuck Berry, Leslie West, Clapton (Bluesbreakers-Cream-Derek and the Dominos), Jimmy Page and Johnny Winter. By reading articles on these artists I learned about John Lee Hooker, Otis Redding, Muddy Waters, Howlin’ Wolf, Bobby Womack, T-Bone Walker, Etta James, Willie Dixon, Jimmy Reed, Elmore James. I could go on forever. Basically everyone that’s on my iPod.

Is there someone that you maybe have always idolized, that you’ve had the pleasure of playing with on stage?
Playing “Behind Blue Eyes” with Roger Daltrey at Carnegie Hall. I worked on his last solo CD. Played guitar, co wrote some of the songs and even co produced a track.Then we did a radio and TV tour where we went to stations all over the country with acoustic guitars doing interviews and playing a few “Who” tunes live. We also wound up doing a few charity shows, one of which was Carnegie Hall. It was pretty damn cool!

I also got to tour with Ian Hunter. I gotta tell you that when I played the opening riff to “All The Young Dudes” on stage in London I got a little choked up. Imagine…I’d sit in my room as a kid listening to that song over and over with these big ass head phones I had that came with my “Lafayette Stereo System” and here I was, 20 years or so later, standing next to the man playing Mick Ronson’s guitar bits. Not bad for a kid from the Bronx!

I’ve played “Mississippi Queen” with my friend Leslie West, shared a Marshall amp with Jimmy Page in front of almost a million people and even got to play “Walkin’the Dog” with Rufus Thomas. I’ve got a hundred moments like that. I would love to play “Maggie May” with Rod the Mod. That was a big song for me as a kid. Rod are you listening?

Believe me, it ain’t too shabby playing “I Don’t Want To Go Home “ with you know who!

It’s obvious that you are well qualified for the job, but how do you feel about the big shoes you have been given to fill with the Jukes? Bobby Bandiera has long been amongst the fans’ favorites.
And he should be. He’s a great guitar player. I also think he has a monster voice. But enough about him, lets talk about me! LOL! What I’m doing is learning the key Bobby licks. The ones the fans are used to hearing. He’s been nice enough to coach me at soundcheck, and I’ve been picking them off the CD’s. The rest is going to be strictly Byrd guitar. Love me or leave me, That’s what you get. As far as the Bobby fans go, I’m cuter, funnier and a better dresser! You be the judge. LOL

How does it feel to be a part of a band that has been around almost 30 years?
Johnny should get an award for just stickin’ around this long. But he is a stubborn bastard! People come and go in this business in the blink of an eye, but here he is 30 years later, still making people happy with his Rock and Roll Soul music. They put on a great show (hopefully I’ll bring something to the party) and nobody gets cheated. What more can you ask for? It’s a pleasure to be part of it.

What other bands are you involved in?
As I mentioned at the beginning of this novel, I have my solo acoustic shows, which I affectionately call my “No Band, No headaches Tour.” That’s all original material. I did have a five-piece original band for awhile but I found out after the fact that you should get players coming out of the Betty Ford clinic… not going in!

Then I have this cool band with Liberty Devitto (Billy Joel’s drummer) called NYC Hit Squad. Besides me and Lib there is a revolving cast of pirates like Joe Lynn Turner (Deep Purple), Hugh McDonald (Bon Jovi) or Will Lee (Letterman Band), Christine Ohlman (Saturday Night Live Band), Richie Cannata (Billy Joel sax player), even Mr. Kazee makes an occasional appearance. This band is strictly for fun and we only cover cool Rock and Roll and Soul songs. (See my influences above)

You have a CD of your own out at the moment, right?
Yeah, there is a live CD of an acoustic show at “The Bitter End” in NYC. It’s called ”Tough Room…This World.” Actually I’m on acoustic but I have Simon Kirke (Bad Co.) on drums and Kasim Sulton (Utopia) on bass. It was recorded pretty raw…No fixin’ and little mixin’.

I’ve also been working on my first solo studio CD for about 3 years now. I have 6 tracks totally finished. I’m doing it with Steve Earle produce,r Ray Kennedy. It’s Rock and Roll with a big helping of soul mixed in. Strong melodies and cool guitars. I even have Wayne Jackson from the Memphis Horns on a track. I love what it sounds like so far and I’m achin’ to finish, but between my schedule and Rays it’s been tough. The studio is in Nashville; I’m in NYC. By hook or by crook this baby will be completed. My meter’s not running. It will be done when it’s supposed to be done! I’m just hoping by the time I’m finished, this kind of music will be popular again. LOL Mean time I’ll be putting out an EP of the 6 songs called “Long Story Short.” I’m working on the cover as we speak. You will be able to buy it on my site www.rickybyrd.com as well as at any live shows I’m involved in. I believe you’ll also be able to get it on Southside’s site if he’s still talking to me after this interview. My site also has a pretty cool photo gallery of my checkered past and my questionable present. As you can see I do like to talk, so I’m always babbling on there about one thing or another. WelI, I can see out of the corner of my eye that the Yankee game is about to start.for more info on Ricky Byrd go to or www.rickybyrd.com

That’s it, I’m done!

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writer Michelle Paponetti

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John Hollis Founded the Holistic Lifestyles Radio Show January 2009. John’s a Recovering Addict who got Sober and Clean doing the 12 Step Program along with Holistic Approaches to Mind, Body, And Spirit. Holistic Lifestyles Radio and Health Magazine are dedicated to carrying a message of hope to people in life that need to feel hope. John Hollis interviews many in the fields of holistic Lifestyles, health, addiction, rehabs, holistic reading, holistic thinking, holistic recovery, alternative medicine, natural healing, yoga, reiki, natural Child birth, rain forest secrets, Chinese medicine, metabolic balance, mind body spirit holistic, complimentary medicine, Alternative medicine, yoga, green lifestyles choices and much more.

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Guilt-filled Addict Submitted by Dawn Maslar-Ranish on December 19th, 2009

Dear Dawn,

I am 23 years old and it only took 7 years of using for my disease to bring me to my knees. However, I have been in recovery now for a little over a year. This is my first time of abstinence and my first time in a program. I have been in a relationship with the man I love for 4 years. He recently asked me to marry him! So of course I said yes but here is my problem. In active addiction, I was a dancer and did many horrible things. My fourth step is full of shame and guilt. I have just finished my fifth step but sex still is a very uncomfortable area for me. I went from being a highly sexual person to withdrawing from anything sexual. I feel like sex is wrong. I know over time I can work through this but not exactly how to work through my shame and guilt while being in a relationship. This is just not fair to him. I want to be able to have sex and feel good about it. Help! A guilt-filled addict.

Dear Guilt-filled Addict,

Oh sweet child, I want to thank you so much for writing. Many women struggle with this issue in silence. The fear and shame keep many from asking questions, so thank you for being so brave!

Almost every woman I have met in recovery has a past that includes sexual shame and guilt. I am so happy that you said you were working the steps. What the steps will do is allow you to come to terms with this. As you continue to work the steps, you will eventually release all that old pain and the guilt and shame will slip away. steps

This phenomenon is very much like the movement of a pendulum. In our addict we are at one end of the spectrum, with extreme sexual behavior. When we get into recovery, all of a sudden we withdraw as you stated, sometimes to the point of complete abstinence. We go from one end of the spectrum to the other end. You may even find yourself going back and forth a bit, until you finally settle down to a place where you feel comfortable with yourself, your past and your sexuality. So, how do you deal with your fiancé in the meantime? Talk to him (without any gory details) and explain you need this time. If he truly loves you he will understand and give you time. If he doesn’t want to give you time, than it indicates he is probably too young or to selfish to be a husband right now.

Just do me two favors: don’t get married until you finish all your steps, and don’t run off confessing anything until you have talked with your sponsor. You have a long and wonderful life ahead of you. I can assure you that you have many talents and qualities that are untapped right now. I commend you are taking the beginning steps to a life beyond your wildest dreams. Well done little one!

Love,

Dawn
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I Am In Love Submitted by Dawn Maslar-Ranish on December 27th, 2009

Hello Dawn,

My situation is no different from a lot of women in recovery. I’ve been clean for 10 years, come tomorrow it will be 11 years through God’s grace and mercy and of course these rooms and the steps. I’ve really just now realized that I’ve fallen deeper in love with my husband of 7 years! And that may sound a bit crazy, however, if you knew me you’d know that I still have major trust issues as well as major love issue’s. I was never really loved as a child and I was used and abused in a very long relationship (22 years) while I was using. So, when I met and married my husband, I loved him, however I really fell in love with him during the last three years we’ve been married. I now think that I didn’t trust myself enough to really let go and fall in love with him because I was afraid if I did, he’d hurt me! Does that sound strange or crazy to you?

Dear In Love,

I just adore this letter! What a wonderful thing to write about – being in love with your husband. You ask me if it’s strange or crazy that you have grown to love him? My answer is no. In fact, I have a totally different word for it…are you ready? Your marriage is healthy! Growing to love someone and loving them more and more as the time goes on is the model of health.in love

What’s unhealthy is expecting instant intimacy, or love at first sight. As I explained earlier in another blog, love at first sight is simply a hormone induced haze. It will eventually wear off. Hopefully by the time the trance wears off you have gotten to know each other and developed true love.

You stated you had major issue’s that may have prevented you from falling in love earlier. This makes perfect sense. Many people in recovery have intimacy issues. Many of us build a wall around our hearts for protection. Slowly, as your trust grew, you were able to dismantle your wall, brick by brick, until you were finally able to feel the love. Congratulations! I am very happy for you. You are very fortunate, and are a shining example for all of us to follow.

Love,

Dawn
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