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March 23, 2011
- in Advice for New Artists , David Lynch by Mike
David Lynch – HuffPost 3.23.11
Mike Ragogna: What is your advice for new artists? David Lynch: Always the same. You never know what’s going to happen, you’ve just got to love the work, stay true to yourself and your own voice. Don’t compromise for the wrong reasons, don’t sell out, stay true to yourself and the music no matter what […]
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March 22, 2011
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– Mike Ragogna’s 2.0 – 20110322 – David Lynch on Duran Duran Vevo Event
Mike Ragogna interviews filmmaker and iconic American artist David Lynch about his special project that is happening today. He will be producing a web-based filmic event with rockers Duran Duran from Los Angeles. Tickets for the ‘Unstaged: An Original Series from American Express’ show reportedly sold out in less than five minutes. The concert will […]
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March 22, 2011
- in Advice for New Artists , Paul Simon by Mike
Paul Simon – HuffPost 3.22.11
[Note: While interviewing Paul Simon, I asked him my usual question but he felt more comfortable answering a related question as listed below.] Mike Ragogna: So, what is your advice for new artists? Paul Simon: Come up with another question because I don’t have an answer for that. MR: Okay, what do you think about […]
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March 22, 2011
- in Entertainment Interviews , Paul Simon by Mike
A Conversation with Paul Simon – HuffPost 3.22.11
Mike Ragogna: Paul, how are you doing? Paul Simon: Good. MR: Paul, you’ve recorded this new album with Phil Ramone, which makes it a reunion of sorts. What motivated you guys to get back together again? PS: Just a casual meeting or running into each other. I told him I was just starting to work […]
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March 18, 2011
A Conversation with Sergio Mendes – HuffPost 3.18.11
Mike Ragogna: Sergio, you have a double disc collection coming out soon titled Celebration: A Musical Journey. Sergio Mendes: Yes. MR: It’s going to basically cover your whole career. SM: That’s correct, yes. MR: Can you talk about its span a little? SM: It goes back from my first record, back in ’66. Then, it goes […]
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March 18, 2011
- in Advice for New Artists , Sergio Mendes by Mike
Sergio Mendes – HuffPost 3.18.11
Mike Ragogna: What advice would you have for new artists? Sergio Mendes: I think the most important thing is the passion. You’ve got to use your passion and embrace that, then work very hard, rehearse, and do what you believe is right for you. Work hard, and have fun.
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March 17, 2011
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– Mike Ragogna’s 2.0 – 20110317 – John Popper
Founding member of Blues Traveller, John Popper, talks with Mike Ragogna. “John Popper & The Duskray Troubadours”, a new side project, is his new album out this month. He talks about his life, music career, and what’s in store for Blues Traveller.
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March 17, 2011
A Conversation with Author Stephen J. Hopson – HuffPost 3.17.11
Mike Ragogna: Stephen, how did you come to write this book, Obstacle Illusions: Transforming Adversity Into Success, and what do you mean by obstacles being illusions? Stephen J. Hopson: Well, Mike, this book has been in the making for the last 10 plus years. I began writing soon after quitting my lucrative 6-figure career on Wall […]
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