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December 30, 2011
Songwriters Hall of Fame Allen Toussaint – HuffPost 12.30.11
Mike Ragogna: It’s nice to acknowledge new and fresh songwriting talent, huh. Allen Toussaint: It’s so easy in this industry to live your whole life and never be noticed. MR: What’s it like when you hear your songs being performed today? AT: Well, when I hear my songs performed on TV or anywhere, it’s a […]
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December 30, 2011
Songwriters Hall of Fame Garth Brooks – HuffPost 12.30.11
Mike Ragogna: What is your advice to new artists? Garth Brooks: Well, support your songwriter for sure, and bust your ass whenever you can. For new artists, it’s hard to say. Songwriters these days are finding new ways to make their money and stay above water. It used to all depend on record sales, and […]
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December 30, 2011
- in Entertainment Interviews , Gary US Bonds , PBS by Mike
PBS Gary US Bonds – HuffPost 12.30.11
Mike Ragogna: What’s your advice for new artists? Gary US Bonds: One piece of advice I would give is that you have to have fun. Don’t take anything too seriously. But if you do take it seriously and you want to make money, the best advice I can give would be to seek legal representation […]
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December 30, 2011
Songwriters Hall Of Fame Hal David – HuffPost 12.30.11
Mike Ragogna: How does it feel to be receiving your Visionary Leadership award tonight? Hal David: It’s exciting. It’s the first award that I’ve gotten that has nothing to do with my writing. This one is for my leadership, and I’m very flattered. MR: What advice do you have for new writers? HD: Just keep […]
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December 30, 2011
- in Advice for New Artists , Dwight Yoakum by Mike
Dwight Yoakum – HuffPost 12.30.11
Mike Ragogna: Do you have any advice that you would give to new artists? Dwight Yoakum: I don’t know what the rules are, I don’t think anybody does, so you have to make them up as you go.
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December 30, 2011
Songwriters Hall of Fame Alexa Ray Joel – HuffPost 12.30.11
Mike Ragogna: How does it feel to be here tonight? Alexa Ray Joel: I’m just really proud of my dad. My dad and I are very close, we’re really good friends. I’m happy he has a date for the night. (laughs) I’m always trying to get him to come into the city because he’s only […]
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December 29, 2011
- in Entertainment Interviews , Todd Snider by Mike
A Conversation with Todd Snider – HuffPost 12.29.11
Mike Ragogna: Hello there, Todd. Todd Snider: Hey Mike, nice to be talking with you. MR: Same here. We were in touch years ago when Universal reissued and put together a couple of albums that you’d worked on, one being a “best of” for the Hip-O imprint. TS: Oh yeah, did you know Bob Mercer […]
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December 29, 2011
Great American Taxi’s Vince Herman – HuffPost 12.29.11
Mike Ragogna: What advice to you have for new artists? Vince Herman: Man, tell the truth. Sing what’s deep in your brain and in your heart. Sing it loud. We need you.
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