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June 10, 2011
A Conversation with Author Dr. Tony Youn – HuffPost 6.10.11
Mike Ragogna: Tony, what drove you to write In Stitches? Dr. Tony Youn: First time out, I decided to shoot for the stars. I set out to write the definitive book about growing up Asian-American, going through four years of medical school–all true, unadulterated, unfiltered, behind the scenes, warts and all–and becoming a doctor. I think, […]
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June 10, 2011
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A Conversation with John Common – HuffPost 6.10.11
Mike Ragogna: John, you just released your new album, Beautiful Empty. What was the creative process like? John Common: I started thinking about what eventually became Beautiful Empty on a flight to Prague in late November of 2007. I ended up hotel-hopping and walking around that very old town by myself in the snow for about a month […]
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June 8, 2011
- in Entertainment Interviews , Lindi Ortega by Mike
A Conversation with Lindi Ortega – HuffPost 6.8.11
Mike Ragogna: Hi Lindi, let’s do this thing. Why did you really tell a little lie or three when she looked at you and asked if you loved him still? Was it that he really didn’t know what was true or was it just a bunch of game playing? Lindi Ortega: It’s not really about […]
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June 8, 2011
- in Advice for New Artists , Lindi Ortega by Mike
Lindi Ortega – HuffPost 6.8.11
Mike Ragogna: What is your advice for new artists? Lindi Ortega: My advice for a new artist is to listen to those who are more experienced than you and do not be offended by constructive criticism. I would also advise recording shows and watching them back to see where things could improve, and never stop […]
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June 8, 2011
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A Conversation with Sony Masterworks’ Alex Miller – HuffPost 6.8.11
Mike Ragogna: Alex Miller, head of Sony Matersworks, how are you, sir? Alex Miller: Great, Mike. Good to be with you and thank you for expressing such an interest in what is actually a really great group, 2Cellos. MR: Of course. Can you tell us a little bit about the group? Alex Miller: Well, I […]
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June 8, 2011
Susan Tedeschi & Derek Trucks – HuffPost 6.8.11
Mike Ragogna: What advice do you guys have for new artists? Susan Tedeschi: I would say don’t get frustrated. Just keep working at it, you know? It’s a really tough time right now, so don’t expect to sell millions of records or have the price of gas go down anytime soon. (laughs) Try to book […]
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June 8, 2011
A Conversation with Flogging Molly’s Dave King – HuffPost 6.8.11
Mike Ragogna: Looks like we’ve got Flogging Molly here with us today. Dave, how are you? Dave King: Doing very well, Mike. How are you? MR: Let’s dive right in and talk about your album Speed Of Darkness, specifically, the song “Revolution.” It seems to be a commentary on your thoughts about the current social and […]
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June 8, 2011
- in Advice for New Artists , Alex Miller by Mike
Alex Miller – HuffPost 6.8.11
Mike Ragogna: Do you have any advice that you would give to new artists? Alex Miller: The first advice that I would give is to be true to yourself, true to your art, dedicated to learning and mastering your craft. They also need to realize that the old paradigms aren’t true any longer, the digital […]
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