Mike Ragogna’s 2.0 – 20110428 – Kids of 88’s Sam McCarthy

A Conversation with James Blunt – HuffPost 5.2.11

Mike Ragogna: James, “You’re Beautiful” became such a pop radio and television hit that here in the U.S., I believe we claim you as an American. James Blunt: I’ve been welcomed into the States and it’s always fun to be here. I’ve actually started my U.S. tour for the next three weeks, so thanks for […]

A Conversation with Thousands’ Kristian Garrard & Luke Bergman – HuffPost 5.2.11

Mike Ragogna: Kristian and Luke, how did you meet? Kristian Garrard: We met while studying music at the University of Washington. We had a few mutual friends and started playing together about 5 years ago and had an immediate connection. We wrote a lot of songs and kept working on our sound for about three […]

Thousands’ Kristian Garrard & Luke Bergman – HuffPost 5.2.11

Mike Ragogna: What advice, in general, would you have for new artists? Luke Bergman: Take chances, do wild stuff. Don’t worry about getting good reviews when you’re coming up with things.

James Blunt – HuffPost 5.2.11

Mike Ragogna: James, do you have any advice for new artists? James Blunt: Well, in the same vein, when my dad was advising me about leaving my job in the army, he said, “Are you sure you want to become a musician because it’s really hard to be successful.” I said the success comes from […]

A Conversation with Daphne Willis – HuffPost 4.29.11

Mike Ragogna: Hi Daphne, you have a new album. Daphne Willis: I do. It’s called, Because I Can. MR: Was it just the right time to do the second album? DW: I was so ready, and this whole year has been a lot about growth for me on a musical level, and on a writing level. […]

Daphne Willis – HuffPost 4.29.11

Mike Ragogna: And thoroughly overwhelming, but in a good way. Now, you’re still kind of a new artist, but I think you’ll have some good insight into this. What advice do you have for new artists? Daphne Willis: Well, I think I am a new artist (laughs). I guess this is my second album, so […]

Bruce Hornsby – HuffPost 4.29.11

Mike Ragogna: Well, we just talked about the school, and then about all the great music out there that flies under the radar. That said, what is your advice for new artists? Bruce Hornsby: Well, these days, it’s so hard to get attention and to establish and retain a career of music of any length. […]