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August 18, 2010
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Mike Ragogna’s 2.0 – 20100818 – Judy Collins
Renowned singer/songwriter Judy Collins is Mike’s guest on Friday, August 20 at 1pm. They talk about Collins’ storied career, new release Paradise, and much more. Note that Mike Ragogna’s web archives do not contain the music from the originally aired program in order to comply with copywrite laws.
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August 16, 2010
A Conversation with Razor & Tie’s Cliff Chenfeld & Craig Balsam – HuffPost 8.16.10
Mike Ragogna: The label Razor & Tie has had an extremely successful run and is practically the model for what to do right as an indie label. That success has gone beyond merely music CDs as you’ve branched out into DVDs, publishing, distribution, etc. Can you go into the story of how Razor & Tie […]
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August 16, 2010
Razor & Tie’s Cliff Chenfeld & Craig Balsam – HuffPost 8.16.10
[Note: This is an excerpt from my interview with Razor & Tie owners Cliff Chenfeld and Craig Balsam and is presented here because its content is informative from the perspective of their being label executives.] Mike Ragogna: Since you have Sony distribution, you’ve been able to set up deals with labels and artists that aren’t […]
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August 13, 2010
Creed’s Mark Tremonti – HuffPost 8.13.10
Mike Ragogna: What advice do you have for new artists? Mark Tremonti: I would just say keep focused on the music because at the end of the day, that’s where all the power to succeed lies — in a good song. I think good representation and good music are important. Find a good manager, and […]
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August 13, 2010
A Conversation With Creed’s Mark Tremonti – HuffPost 8.13.10
Mike Ragogna: What’s up with Creed’s latest tour? Mark Tremonti: It runs through September. We’re trying to get a single out at the same time that we’re recording right now, and hopefully, we’ll finish it up in the next few weeks. That’s about it going on in Creed world. MR: You have a new single? […]
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August 12, 2010
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Mike Ragogna’s 2.0 – 20100812 – Rosanne Cash
On Thursday, August 19 at 1pm CST, Mike Ragogna interviews country music singer/songwriter Rosanne Cash. She discusses her life, music, and new book, Composed: A Memoir, just released last week. Rosanne, daughter of country music legend, Johnny Cash, has gone on to great critical and commercial success on her own. Also, interviewed is Steve Berlin […]
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August 12, 2010
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Mike Ragogna’s 2.0 – 20100812 – The Beach Boys’ Al Jardine
Beach Boy Al Jardine talkis about his new CD “A Postcard from California.” Joining Al on this record are Brian Wilson, Neil Young, Steve Miller, Stephen Stills, and David Crosby. Note that Mike Ragogna’s web archives do not contain the music from the originally aired program in order to comply with copywrite laws.
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August 12, 2010
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A Conversation With Judy Collins – HuffPost 8.12.10
Mike Ragogna: It’s difficult to know where to begin, you being Judy Collins, cultural icon and all. Should we start by discussing your new album? Judy Collins: It’s called Paradise which has already charted on Billboard and is doing very well on Amazon. It includes “Over The Rainbow,” duets with Joan Baez, Stephen Stills, and Michael Johnson from Nashville. […]
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