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August 12, 2010
- in Entertainment Interviews , Mark Erelli by Mike
A Conversation with Mark Erelli – HuffPost 8.12.10
Mike Ragogna: Your Hope & Other Casualties was one of my favorite albums of 2006 and what got me interested in your music. I also remember getting some grief for doing a freakishly long review of your previous album, Delivered. Mark Erelli: I saw that. It was completely wonderful and unexpected. I was thinking how can I get […]
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August 12, 2010
- in Advice for New Artists , Mark Erelli by Mike
Mark Erelli – HuffPost 8.12.10
[Note: This is from my interview with Mark Erelli and it contains Info that might be appealing to new and evolving artists.] Mike Ragogna: Overall, your instrumentation and vibe…obviously is folk. At what point during your musical evolution did you commit to that genre? Mark Erelli: It’s a funny thing. Everyone goes through this stuff […]
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August 12, 2010
- in Advice for New Artists , Judy Collins by Mike
Judy Collins – HuffPost 8.12.10
[Note: This is from my first interview with Judy Collins and included here is potentially inspiring information.] Mike Ragogna: Years back, why did you record Joni Mitchell’s song “Both Sides Now.” Judy Collins: I got a phone call in the middle of the night in 1967 from my friend Al Cooper. You may remember Al […]
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August 11, 2010
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Mike Ragogna’s 2.0 – 20100811 – Tom Jones
Listen Tuesday at 8am rebroadcast of Tom Jones, the 60’s Welsh international sensation, who has a new gospel release out. Jones turns to his roots with this record and Mike, as always, uses his endearing style combined with musician/music biz insights to deliver world class interviews. New material from both releases will be presented. Note […]
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August 10, 2010
- in Advice for New Artists , Rosanne cash by Mike
Rosanne Cash – HuffPost 8.10.10
Mike Ragogna: If you were to give advice to new artists, what would that be? Rosanne Cash: Learn an instrument. So many don’t play instruments these days. Also, it’s something I say in the book–refine your skills to support your instincts. Sometimes, we have these instincts and passions towards doing something really creative, but if […]
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August 10, 2010
- in Entertainment Interviews , Rosanne Cash by Mike
A Conversation with Rosanne Cash – HuffPost 8.10.10
Mike Ragogna: Your new autobiography Composed: A Memoir doesn’t follow the typical, linear format. Rosanne Cash: It’s not a straight chronology as an autobiography normally would be. It doesn’t start, “I was born on a Tuesday,” blah, blah, blah. I wasn’t really interested in doing that. It’s more circular and themes keep reappearing in my present life […]
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August 10, 2010
Los Lobos’ Steve Berlin – HuffPost 8.10.10
Mike Ragogna: Do you have any advice for new artists? Steve Berlin: Be born rich, I guess, would be my first advice (laughs). You start there, and you’re probably in much better shape. Really, what it’s about now is–in addition to finding your voice as a musician and a songwriter–you really have to develop your […]
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August 10, 2010
A Conversation with Los Lobos’ Steve Berlin – HuffPost 8.10.10
Mike Ragogna: Before we get into the album, you guys are on tour right now, right? Steve Berlin: Yeah we are. Actually I’m on my way to Santa Barbara. We basically started our American tour opening for Steve Miller. MR: Have you ever opened for him before? SB: Never. I’ve never met the man, never […]
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