A Conversation with Graham Stookey – HuffPost 5.25.11

Mike Ragogna: Graham Stookey, you’re inspired by Lenny Kravitz, right? Graham Stookey: Yeah, I love Lenny Kravitz. MR: I hear you’re finishing up your last year of high school? GS: Yes, in Littleton, Colorado. MR: So, you’re a singer/songwriter who’s also pretty good on guitar, and you posted a video on YouTube called “If Justin […]

A Conversation with JD Souther – HuffPost 5.25.11

Mike Ragogna: J.D., since the title of your new album is Natural History, may we start with a little history lesson about you and your career? JD Souther: We don’t really have to do that. My version of my history seems to digress and ramble all over the place. MR: (laughs) Aw, now we really do […]

Mike Ragogna’s 2.0 – 20110525 – Steve Earle

Mike Ragogna’s 2.0 – 20110525 – k.d. lang

k.d. lang talks about her new studio album, “Sing it Loud”.  This is her thirteenth studio album and her first collection of original material since 2008’s “Watershed”.

A Conversation with Devo’s Gerald Casale – HuffPost 5.23.11

Mike Ragogna: Gerald, how are you? Gerald Casale: I’m great, thanks for having me. MR: My pleasure. Can we discuss your new video “What We Do,” which was filmed in a 360 degree style? GC: Well, in the past, we were always known for being first adapters and technological junkies, but that kind of leveled […]

A Conversation with Rob Zombie – HuffPost 5.23.11

Mike Ragogna: Hey, Rob, how are you? Rob Zombie: I’m good. How are you doing? MR: I’m pretty good. What have you been up to lately? RZ: Well, I’ve been up to a lot of things. Last week, I finished shooting a special for Comedy Central, starring my friend Tom Papa. It’s his first stand-up […]

Rob Zombie – HuffPost 5.23.11

Mike Ragogna: Rob, what advice do you have for new artists? Rob Zombie: That depends what field they are entering. MR: Well, how about a field like what you’re doing? RZ: Well, my only advice to anybody is don’t quit, and f**k everybody else. Every single person will tell you you’re terrible, that what you […]

A Conversation with Danny Elfman – HuffPost 5.23.11

Mike Ragogna: Danny, let’s get into your new 16 disc box set, Danny Elfman & Tim Burton 25th Anniversary Music Box. What does it include? Danny Elfman: There are 13 CD of scores and three CDs of extra materials. MR: The original movie scores are spread across 13 CDs? DE: Each of these 13 scores have […]