Category Archives for "Entertainment Interviews"
December 16, 2011
- in Dave Koz , Entertainment Interviews by Mike
A Conversation with Dave Koz – HuffPost 12.16.11
Mike Ragogna: It’s Christmastime, so of course, it’s time to talk to Dave Koz once again. Dave, how are you? Dave Koz: Doing very well, Mike. Happy Holidays. MR: Same to you, man. Do you have any plans for the holidays? DK: Well, we’re going on our Christmas tour, which is about 23 shows in […]
Continue reading
December 16, 2011
A Conversation with Laurie Berkner – 12.16.11
Mike Ragogna: Good morning, Laurie. How are you? Laurie Berkner: Good, thanks. How are you? MR: I’m pretty good. Thank you very much for spending some time with me today. LB: It’s good to be here. MR: Now, we’re going to be talking about your Party Day! DVD and CD, but first, I wanted to ask what’s […]
Continue reading
December 14, 2011
A Conversation with Raul Malo – HuffPost 12.14.11
Mike Ragogna: Hello, Mr. Malo. Raul Malo: Hey, how are you? MR: I’m pretty good, how have you been doing? RM: Great man, thank you. I’m just out on a little holiday tour right now. MR: Where are you going to be playing? RM: Well, we’re just basically going up and down the East Coast. […]
Continue reading
December 14, 2011
A Conversation with Jay Jay French – HuffPost 12.14.11
Mike Ragogna: Who’s on the phone? Jay Jay French: Is that my cue? MR: That’s your cue, Twisted Sistrer’s Jay Jay French. Dude, what are you up to? JJF: You know, I have to tell you, I met Keith Richard’s gastroenterologist at a party. The words “Keith Richards” and “gastroenterologist” were never designed to go […]
Continue reading
December 13, 2011
A Conversation with Nusrat Durrani, Senior VP and GM of MTV World – HuffPost 12.13.11
Mike Ragogna: How are you, Nusrat? Nusrat Durrani: Hey, Michael. I’m very well indeed, it’s a beautiful day in New York. MR: Nice. Now, by the time readers catch this, the December 12th concert will be over, but let’s talk about it anyway. Can you describe what it’s all about? ND: Well, I think it’s […]
Continue reading
December 12, 2011
A Conversation with John Medeski – HuffPost 12.12.11
Mike Ragogna: How are you doing, John? John Medeski: Doing great. MR: First, can you walk us through how Medeski Martin & Wood got started? JM: I met Chris Wood in Boston when we were both living there. I met him at a random gig at the Middle East Café in Boston, we ended up […]
Continue reading
December 12, 2011
A Conversation with Naughty By Nature’s Treach & Kay Gee – HuffPost 12.12.11
Mike Ragogna: Treach! Treach: What is up? Naughty’s in the building! How are you? MR: Chillin’ with Naughty. You playing tonight? T: No, we’re playing tomorrow, but we’re doing a sound check for everything. Stepping up for this album release that’s coming out, the first album in a minute. Naughty is coming with Anthem Inc. It will […]
Continue reading
December 12, 2011
A Conversation with Emperor X (aka Chad Matheny) – HuffPost 12.12.11
Mike Ragogna: All hail Emperor X! Hi, Chad Matheny. Chad Matheny: Hello, it’s nice to talk to you. MR: It’s nice to talk to you too, especially with you’re being the son of Pat Metheny. CM: Probably more like seventh or eighth cousin would be my guess. We spell our names differently, and I don’t […]
Continue reading