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June 8, 2011
Flogging Molly’s Dave King – HuffPost 6.8.11
Mike Ragogna: What advice do you have for new artists? Dave King: Well, obviously, you’re doing something that you really love. The thing is that you’re going to get a lot of knocks on the way. I mean, a lot of people are going to disagree with what you think. I think it’s important to […]
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June 8, 2011
A Conversation with Tedeschi Trucks Band’s Susan Tedeschi & Derek Trucks – HuffPost 6.8.11
Mike Ragogna: Why, it’s the dynamic duo of Susan Tedeschi and Derek Trucks with their debut album Revelator. So, first things first…how are you? Susan Tedeshi: We’re great, Mike. Thanks for having us. MR: Let’s talk about “Come See About Me.” It’s the perfect track to start off this album. ST: It is such a great […]
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June 6, 2011
- in Advice for New Artists , Peter Frampton by Mike
Peter Frampton – HuffPost 6.6.11
Mike Ragogna: Being so influential, what advice do you have for new artists? Peter Frampton: New players and new guitarists, all I can say is listen to as many players as you can and steal from as many of them as you can–all their best licks. Then, when you’ve got their licks down, one day […]
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June 6, 2011
A Conversation with Peter Frampton – HuffPost 6.6.11
Mike Ragogna: Peter! Peter Frampton: Hello. It’s me. MR: I’m happy you’re able to talk with me today. PF: No problem. We’re covering a lot of things with one conversation. MR: FYI, Thank You Mr Churchhill is probably my favorite album by you beyondFrampton Comes Alive! and your Frampton album. PF: Well, thank you. I appreciate that. MR: I love […]
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June 6, 2011
- in Entertainment Interviews , Lenka by Mike
A Conversation with Lenka – HuffPost 6.6.11
Mike Ragogna: Lenka, a while back, you recorded the single “The Show” on which you say you want to write more songs about being in love. On your new album Two, would you say you did it? Lenka: Yes, I think I did, mostly because I like to write about what I’m going through in life, and […]
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June 6, 2011
A Conversation with William Fitzsimmons – HuffPost 6.6.11
Mike Ragogna: William, your album Gold In The Shadow landed on the U.S.’s Billboard‘s Heatseekers, Digital Albums, Folk Albums, and Top 200 charts, and in Canada, you also made a strong impact. What are your thoughts about these chart successes and were you surprised? William Fitzsimmons: Well, I’m honored any time something I do is met well by […]
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June 6, 2011
William Fitzsimmons – HuffPost 6.6.11
Mike Ragogna: Do you have any advice for new artists? William Fitzsimmons: The best words I think I could give to anyone getting started as a songwriter is to commit yourself to writing and singing about things you actually care about in a way that you can look back and be satisfied with. What does […]
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June 6, 2011
A Conversation with Blackie & The Rodeo Kings – HuffPost 6.6.11
Mike Ragogna: What’s the origin of Blackie & The Rodeo Kings? Colin Linden: We got together at the end of 1995 to do a tribute album to our our friend and hero, Willie P. Bennett. My wife and I were sitting at our kitchen table conspiring when we started talking about tribute albums–I had been […]
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