Category Archives for "Entertainment Interviews"
November 11, 2011
- in Bob James , Entertainment Interviews , Fourplay by Mike
A Conversation with Bob James – HuffPost 11.11.11
Mike Ragogna: Hello Bob. Bob James: It’s great to be speaking with you, Mike. MR: Thank you very much, and thank you for spending some time with me today. BJ: I’m speaking to you from Traverse City, Michigan. MR: Is Traverse City where you’re set up? Is that where your label, Tappan Zee, is? BJ: […]
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November 9, 2011
A Conversation with Brian Wilson – HuffPost 11.9.11
Mike Ragogna: Brian how are you doing? Brian Wilson: I’m good, what’s up with you? MR: Right now, I’m about to do an interview that I’ve been looking forward to for quite a while now! BW: Well, let’s go ahead with the interview. MR: (laughs) Thanks. Brian, what was your vision with Smile? BW: Early Americana, […]
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November 9, 2011
A Conversation with Ultra Violet aka Isabelle Dufresne – HuffPost 11.9.11
Mike Ragogna: Ultra Violet, we have a lot to talk about including your time with Andy Warhol, the subject of 15 Minutes: Homage To Andy Warhol that was just released as a box set. Isabelle, welcome to your interview! Ultra Violet: Thank you, thank you. MR: I have to confess that when I saw your name on […]
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November 7, 2011
- in Entertainment Interviews , Paul Rodgers by Mike
A Conversation with Paul Rodgers – HuffPost 11.7.11
Mike Ragogna: Why it’s rock vocalist–nay, rock legend, Paul Rodgers. Hello Paul. Paul Rodgers: Hello, Michael. MR: Paul, tell us about a certain Live at Montreaux 1994 CD/DVD release. PR: This album was done some time ago at Montreux Jazz Festival…the footage was almost a secret. The record company called me and was insistent that it was […]
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November 7, 2011
- in Entertainment Interviews , Vince Gill by Mike
A Conversation with Vince Gill – HuffPost 11.7.11
Mike Ragogna: Hiya, Vince. How are you, man? Vince Gill: I’m doing good. I’m up in New York City working my tail off. I’ve just about lost my voice talking for about four days straight. I sound a little bit like Mr. Haney from Green Acres. MR: Okay, Mr. Haney, let’s talk about your new album, Guitar […]
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November 7, 2011
A Conversation with Trombone Shorty – HuffPost 11.7.11
Mike Ragogna: Troy “Trombone Shorty” Andrews, how’re you doing? Trombone Shorty: Doing good, Mike. How you feeling? MR: Feeling good, man. Troy, what kind of fun’s been happening lately? TS: Everything is going great. We’re continuing to tour a lot to support the albums and it’s been really exciting. These last few years have been […]
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November 4, 2011
A Conversation with Phil Manzenara – HuffPost 11.4.11
Mike Ragogna: Phil, it’s a pleasure to be talking with you, let’s just jump right into your new album, Corroncho. “Complicada” is one of its more intense tracks. Phil Manzanera: “Complicada” was the reason I did the Corroncho album, because that was actually written by Chrissie Hynde of The Pretenders. She was married to Lucho Brieva who I […]
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November 4, 2011
- in Chris Isaak , Entertainment Interviews by Mike
A Conversation with Chris Isaak – HuffPost 11.4.11
Mike Ragogna: Hello Chris. How are you? Chris Isaak: Good. I’m doing good man. It’s nice to talk to you. MR: Yeah, it’s nice to talk to you too. CI: It’s kind of nerve wracking to me because I realize that right now, we’re broadcasting to perhaps dozens of people–if the sun is shining–so… MR: […]
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