DeepDives With Patrick Hemming

DeepDives: Melodic Rock Mix Tape

This week's offering is bookended with two sets from the recently passed Chris Rea. One of my favorite musical artists, I discovered him properly in 1988 through his album, New Light Through Old Windows. After an opening two-song set from Rea, I play you a show I recorded back in 2021. For this episode, I just played songs and sets on the fly, hoping to create a listenable show in the process. I think I succeeded there if I do say so myself. After the episode, I curate a thirteen-song set in tribute to his musical genius. Chris could truly make his guitar sing. My friends, enjoy some of my favorite moments from his deep and rich catalog. 🤘

DeepDives: AOR, Melodic Rock & Hi-Tech - 1985-1993

This week's retro Dive is from January 14th, 2022. In this and future episodes until my first new Dive in Prague, I'll include a song before my newly recorded intro to set the tone. As with last week's offering, I let the show play out after the new introduction. I hope you enjoy this blast from the past. I'll see you back here next week for another episode of DeepDives, designed to delight your ears. 👊🤘

DeepDives: Melodic Rock, AOR, & Hi-Tech

Hello friends. I'm back with another Dive for your ears to enjoy. This episode was initially recorded in February 2022. “Reasonably” loaded, (back when I was friends with editing) 😁, with some killer Hi-Tech Melodic Rock & AOR for your ears to enjoy. As was the case last week, I recorded a new intro before the show kicked off properly. I’ll see you back here next week with another DeepDives blast from the past! 👊🤘

DeepDives: Eddie Van Halen Tribute Show

Hello there, my friends. This is coming much later than I would have liked, but...much earlier than I was thinking even this morning. Today I found an old laptop that contained all my Dive shows from 2019 to early 2023. I was truly wondering when I could get a new product out, as packing is a lot of work and just isn't leaving me the time I'd like to make a proper show for you. Now, with all these shows that were on an old platform, I can present them again with a brand-new intro at the top, and the episode following each week, until I settle into Prague this May. Enjoy, my friends, and I'll see you back here next week. 🤘
 

DeepDives: Led Zeppelin Inspired, 1972-1925

I'm finally back with a new #DeepDives, the first proper episode of 2026. I've used the monster band Led Zeppelin as inspiration. Some of these artists and bands might wear their influence a little more obviously than others, but it's all in there.  Almost all of these artists have appeared in previous episodes, so if Led Zeppelin isn't your bag, there is still much on display to enjoy. I promise.  These songs range from 1972 to today. I hope you enjoy, and I'll be back here with a brand-new episode for your ears within three weeks. We'll be back in the 80's.   👊🤘

DeepDives: Best Of 2025, Part Two

Happy New Year, my friends! As promised, here is the second hour of my "Best Of 2025 DeepDives". The offerings were so plentiful in 2025 that I decided to produce the show in two separate sections to allow the music to be heard in a more manageable listening experience. Enjoy over two and a half hours of the best new Melodic Rock, AOR, Hi-Tech, Westcoast, PowerPop, Pop & Hard Rock 2025 had to offer!
I'll see you in a couple of weeks for the next Dive! 🤘
 
 

DeepDives: Best Of 2025, Part One

Happy New Year, my friends! I hope this finds each and every one of you doing well after a busy holiday season. As promised, I'm back with the first hour (part 😁)    of my "Best Of 2025 DeepDives". The offerings were so plentiful in 2025 that I decided to produce the show in two separate sections to allow the music to be heard in a more manageable listening experience. All the genres are represented, if not all this hour, then in the next episode later in the week.  I'll see you in a couple of days with part two.
It's so good to be back for another year of shows! 🤘

DeepDives: AOR & Melodic Rock, 1982-1992

Here you go, my friends, the final Dive of 2025. We're back diving in the crystal-clear waters of 80s AOR & Melodic Rock, along with some Rock, Pop & Hi-Tech for good measure. I'll be back in early 2026 with a 'Best of 2025' episode for your enjoyment. Until then, have a Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, and a Happy New Year!  Thanks for hanging out with me these last eight years! I'm just getting started! 🤘

DeepDives: Christmas 2025

Here are some of my favorite Christmas songs from across the years! I'll be back before the year is out with a brand new episode for your ears to enjoy! 

DeepDives: The Return

After a few hit-and-miss weeks traveling to and from the Czech Republic I'm back with a proper DeepDives for your ears to enjoy as we're back in the fertile diving waters off the 1980s and early 1990s. This show was put together during one long plane ride from Zurich to Tampa. Holy cow, do I ever recommend choosing your own seat for long hauls like this. Trust me...Your ass will thank you. 😁 I'll be back in two weeks to lay my next escape onto your ears. In the meantime, enjoy almost five hours of primo AOR, Melodic Rock, Hi-Tech, and Westcoast curated by yours truly. 🤘