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November 9, 2011
The Beach Boys’ Brian Wilson – HuffPost 11.9.11
Mike Ragogna: What advice do you have for new artists? Brian Wilson: Well if you’re going to write a song, try to get together with a collaborator because it’s better to write with collaborators. MR: Is that for the creative process? BW: Yeah. MR: Do you feel when you write with somebody, is there a […]
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November 7, 2011
- in Entertainment Interviews , Paul Rodgers by Mike
A Conversation with Paul Rodgers – HuffPost 11.7.11
Mike Ragogna: Why it’s rock vocalist–nay, rock legend, Paul Rodgers. Hello Paul. Paul Rodgers: Hello, Michael. MR: Paul, tell us about a certain Live at Montreaux 1994 CD/DVD release. PR: This album was done some time ago at Montreux Jazz Festival…the footage was almost a secret. The record company called me and was insistent that it was […]
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November 7, 2011
- in Advice for New Artists , Vince Gill by Mike
Vince Gill – HuffPost 11.7.11
Mike Ragogna: What advice do you have for new artists? Vince Gill: Oh, gosh. Just remember why you wanted to do this in the first place. You gotta be extremely patient and you gotta have really thick skin, and understand that not everybody’s going to love it. There’ll be times that are the worst in […]
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November 7, 2011
- in Advice for New Artists , Paul Rodgers by Mike
Paul Rodgers – HuffPost 11.7.11
Mike Ragogna: What advice might you have for new artists? Paul Rodgers: I think I might repeat what I just said, you’ve got to feel it. It’s got to come from the heart, and listen to those people that move you. When I was younger, like 13 and 14, I would listen to people like […]
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November 7, 2011
Trombone Shorty – HuffPost 11.7.11
Mike Ragogna: Do you have any advice for newer artists? Trombone Shorty: I would just say stay true to your music and if you’re honest and passionate about your music, it should take you wherever you want to be. Don’t worry about being a superstar, just be honest in your music and passionate about your […]
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November 7, 2011
- in Entertainment Interviews , Vince Gill by Mike
A Conversation with Vince Gill – HuffPost 11.7.11
Mike Ragogna: Hiya, Vince. How are you, man? Vince Gill: I’m doing good. I’m up in New York City working my tail off. I’ve just about lost my voice talking for about four days straight. I sound a little bit like Mr. Haney from Green Acres. MR: Okay, Mr. Haney, let’s talk about your new album, Guitar […]
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November 7, 2011
A Conversation with Trombone Shorty – HuffPost 11.7.11
Mike Ragogna: Troy “Trombone Shorty” Andrews, how’re you doing? Trombone Shorty: Doing good, Mike. How you feeling? MR: Feeling good, man. Troy, what kind of fun’s been happening lately? TS: Everything is going great. We’re continuing to tour a lot to support the albums and it’s been really exciting. These last few years have been […]
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November 4, 2011
- in Advice for New Artists , Chris Isaak by Mike
Chris Isaak – HuffPost 11.4.11
Mike Ragogna: Chris, what advice would you have for new artists? Chris Isaak: Play out a lot. Don’t just make records, but get out on stage and play all you can. These days, everybody has a studio. If you’ve got a computer, you can make a record at home. Equipment has gotten really easy and […]
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