Always do your very best to live a life you’re proud of, and if it falls short, have the strength to start over again. I used Better Each Day as my mantra. In the words of 19th century psychologist and pharmacist Emile Coue: “Everyday in every

A Kaleidoscope Heart Christmas Card to My Friends and Listeners 2022 with Bruce Hilliard

Dec 4th, 2022 33m 55s

Hey to all the Better Each Day Listeners, this is Bruce and welcome to episode 251. Welcome to the show but most importantly welcome to the first annual year end Christmas party where we feature a special theme.Now keep in mind that I am, and a

John Oates on Band Names and Abandoned Luncheonette Plus "To Love Somebody" with Bruce Hilliard

Nov 12th, 2022 23m 24s

Hey folks and welcome to the Better Each Day Podcast Radio Show with your host, Bruce Hilliard. This is a special episode with the ghost of John Oates past. I was reflecting on a conversation from a while back where we talked about band names,

New "Runaway" Song Plus a Collection of Originals By Request with Bruce Hilliard

Nov 6th, 2022 26m 4s

Hey folks and welcome to the Better Each Day Podcast Radio Show with your host, Bruce Hilliard. We had a storm here in Mukilteo WA that knocked out our power yesterday. I was reduced to a pencil and an acoustic guitar, two of the best invention

Our Mr. Wines Aberdeen High School Music Instructor Passes At Age 97 with Bruce Hilliard

Oct 30th, 2022 26m 15s

Bruce Hilliard speaking. The leaves are falling, times are a-changin’ and I heard Mr. Wines took the coda. My most influential band director Mr. Wines passed away a few days ago. In music, a coda is a passage that brings a piece of music to an

Track 2 Is New From the Easy Tune Oven "Just To Know You" with Bruce Hilliard

Oct 23rd, 2022 23m 30s

The weather is changing, the leaves are too, here are my songs just for you. Ahh, to be a brilliant master of rhyme. Rhyme’s disease. And now…from Johann Sebastian Bach’s Toccata in D minor to my Roses and Strawberry Rain in D major.Roses and S

From the Happenings to Author "Rock and Roll Warrior" with Bruce Hilliard

Oct 16th, 2022 33m 8s

When I was a little kid I watched American Bandstand because I liked the songs Dick Clark and company selected for his top hits it’s what the kids want countdown. Based on what I heard, I walked downtown to Aub Schmidt’s music store with a doll

On a Warm October Night...Some Originals, a New Song and a Cover with Bruce Hilliard

Oct 9th, 2022 23m 42s

Thanks for listening. I've had a few requests for some original music...and maybe a new one. Here it is, Polyanna: PollyannaYou don’t even know me , so how can you show me what to doYou don’t even need me, if only for less lonely nightYou sho

Return Of Hammered 45s From An Old Box ~ Plus "I'm Going Home" Original with Bruce Hilliard

Sep 25th, 2022 30m 45s

Me and my buddies from shop class sang this at the junior high talent assembly. Our band was the Beach Balls, vetoed by the elder teacher with glitzy cat-eye glasses that hovered over the production and basically censored our really good work.

45s From An Old Box ~ Hits Recorded From Random Hammered Records with Bruce Hilliard

Sep 18th, 2022 29m 10s

Hey everyone and we have a surprise in store for us. I, while looking through my memorabilia for a Johnny Quest outdoor horizons adventure club card (made that up) I ran across an old brown box full of 45s.So, randomly, here are ten or eleven 4

We Don't Smoke, We Don't Chew, We're the Class of '72 ~ Originals with Bruce Hilliard

Sep 13th, 2022 29m 5s

We don’t smoke and we don’t chew, we’re the class of ‘72. I was honored to play at an Aberdeen High School class reunion 1972 and had a great time and I’m not surprised. The acoustics in the party venue well…as big boomy rooms go, the sound was

Aberdeen High School Class of 1972 Tribute with Bruce Hilliard

Sep 3rd, 2022 21m 41s

Hey everyone! And welcome to the Better Each Day Podcast Radio Show…the show that features recording artists and their work. That’s what we usually do but this episode is all about a party I’ll be playing in a week. It’s taking me back home to

Tommi Tikka Speaks Up For Born Free Climate Change with Bruce Hilliard

Aug 6th, 2022 31m 33s

Hey, it's Bruce Hilliard with today’s guest Tommi Tikka with a message to go to the Born Free Foundation and he and several generous and concerned musicians have donated time and music to the cause…cause that’s what we do.Please kick back and l

"From Womb To Tomb" Band Lillian Axe Songwriter and Guitarist Steve Blaze with Bruce Hilliard

Jul 31st, 2022 34m 20s

Hey, it's Bruce Hilliard with today’s most excellent guest Steve Blaze, lead guitarist in of one of the hottest rock bands I’ve heard in years, Lillian Axe. Their latest album From Womb To Tomb will be released on CD on August 19 by Global Roc

Uncle Bard and the Dirty Bastards--Guitarist/Songwriter Silvano Ancelotti with Bruce Hilliard

Jul 21st, 2022 27m 41s

Hey it's Bruce and come see me in concert at the Black Lab Gallery and Bar in Everett WA on Saturday July 23rd (that’s 2022) at 8:00. And please welcome today’s guest Silvano Ancelotti…From Italy, its Uncle Bard and the Dirty Bastards and some

The Zombies 7/15 At The Historic Everett Theater Chat with Colin Blunstone with Bruce Hilliard

Jul 14th, 2022 29m 44s

It’s a Thursday edition of the Better Each Day Podcast Radio Show and here’s the reason. The Zombies are in town. Live at the Historic Everett Theater tomorrow night at 7:00 PM, tickets are still available. And next week Saturday July 23rd I’ll

Asher Laub and His Journey To Boldly Go Where No Other Fiddler Has Gone with Bruce Hilliard

Jul 2nd, 2022 30m 19s

Asher began classical violin training at the tender age of 2 and had already performed with the Buffalo philharmonic by age 13.Asher’s expertise in trans-genre improvisation has led him to a career as a soloist in demand, performing at venues s

Have You Used the Internet Dating Apps? with Bruce Hilliard

Jun 19th, 2022 26m 54s

Thank you for being here with me, Bruce Hilliard and today’s guest Flood Dud, yes me, to talk about blind dates. You can say what you want about them, or even worse….go on one. This can be a marathon event to locate someone you like but with th

Quiet Riot's Chuck Wright: New Solo Project "Chuck Wright's Sheltering Sky" with Bruce Hilliard

May 28th, 2022 37m 3s

Chuck Wright is today’s guest. When Chuck is not fighting crime by night, he is best known as the bassist from Quiet Riot! Thank you for being here with me, Bruce Hilliard and today’s guest Chuck Wright, to talk about his new and first solo al

James Carr Rides Again with the James Carr Band and "Goddess Reborn" with Bruce Hilliard

May 21st, 2022 23m 35s

Thank you for being here with me, Bruce Hilliard telling you they tattooed her in darkness. That is a line from Goddess Reborn, a song we’ll hear and hear all about from guest and rockin’ it James Carr. James is the front for the James Carr Ban

Happy Birthday Hannyta! Now 18 Singer/Songwriter and "Wildflower" Chats with Bruce Hilliard

May 14th, 2022 27m 11s

Thank you for being here with me, Bruce Hilliard. I’m here all week, tip your waitresses and for all your painting needs? Welcome to my day gig. Please select a color from your favorite food groups. Raspberry red, avocado or Huskie purple , and

Phil Tittle Chats Songwriting, His Lyrics, What It's Like In The Music Business with Bruce Hilliard

May 7th, 2022 37m 40s

Thank you for being here with me, Bruce Hilliard, with guest Phil Tittle.Phil Tittle is a singer-songwriter based out of Pensacola, Florida. His music has traces of blues, country, rock, and singer-songwriter influences that fit nicely into the

Songs About Relationships by Dean Backholm and Bruce Hilliard with host Bruce Hilliard

Apr 24th, 2022 33m 15s

Thank you for being here with me, Bruce Hilliard, with a warm spring day and actually you don’t need to point out that you’re not “being here” with me. But in spirit with ears to listen and enjoy a few original songs. Many of the Better Each Da

Guitar Talk with Southern Rock's Greg Martin and Two Originals with Bruce Hilliard

Apr 18th, 2022 30m 36s

Thank you for being here with me, Bruce Hilliard, and my guest, guitar man Greg Martin of the Kentucky Headhunters. As I'm looking out my studio window (the studio that’s my kitchen and bedroom too) I see a coyote. I live on the Harbour Pointe

Bruce's Dark Songs, a Country Cover and I'm Going Home with Bruce Hilliard

Apr 10th, 2022 20m 43s

Thank you for being here with me, Bruce Hilliard, friend of those who want no friends and part-time dressmaker’s dummy. I’d like to thank DJ Richard Dee from Aberdeen radio for that tag and a shoutout to KOSW Ocean Shores for playing my show ev