Mike Ragogna’s 2.0 – 20111124 – Kate Bush

Carl Thomas – HuffPost 12.5.11

Mike Ragogna: What advice would you give to new artists? Carl Thomas: I would say that before you go out and try to make someone else believe in what you’re doing, you’ve got to believe in it. If you don’t believe in it, everyone else will know. Trust me. They’ll see the emperor has no clothes […]

A Conversation with Carl Thomas – HuffPost 12.5.11

Mike Ragogna: Carl, thanks for talking with us today. Carl Thomas: Thanks for having me, Mike. MR: What inspired you to record your new album, Conquer? CT: It really started as a conversation between me and my friends about what kind of album I wanted to do. From there, it just kind of took on its […]

Straight No Chaser’s Charlie Mechling – HuffPost 12.5.11

Mike Ragogna: What advice would you give to new artists? Charlie Mechling: I would just say keep trying to get your music out there. It’s easier now than it’s ever been to get your music out there to people. I think the more you get out and perform in front of people and get more […]

A Conversation with Straight No Chaser’s Charlie Mechling – HuffPost 12.5.11

Mike Ragogna: Charlie, this is usually the time of year when people pull out their holiday music, which would include Christmas Cheers and Holiday Spirits by your group, Straight No Chaser. This year, however, you put out an EP titled Six Pack Volume 2 that includes covers of The Temptations’ “Get Ready,” Madonna’s “Like A Prayer,” Weezer’s “Buddy Holly,” and some […]

A Conversation with Stanley Jordan – HuffPost 12.3.11

Mike Ragogna: Hi Stanley. Although you’re credited with being one of the great jazz guitarists, you don’t just play in that genre. Stanley Jordan: I would say that I really just play any kind of music that I like. In the beginning, my first instrument was piano. I studied classical piano and the touch technique […]

Stanley Jordan – HuffPost 12.3.11

Mike Ragogna: …what advice do you have for new artists? Stanley Jordan: For me, my motto has always been the music comes first, that’s the most important thing. I know it sounds so obvious, but it’s so easy to forget that. In today’s world, everything is so complex; even just making the time to practice […]

Mike Ragogna’s 2.0 – 20111130 – The Beach Boys’ Brian Wilson