Category Archives for "Entertainment Interviews"
June 10, 2011
- in Entertainment Interviews , John Common by Mike
A Conversation with John Common – HuffPost 6.10.11
Mike Ragogna: John, you just released your new album, Beautiful Empty. What was the creative process like? John Common: I started thinking about what eventually became Beautiful Empty on a flight to Prague in late November of 2007. I ended up hotel-hopping and walking around that very old town by myself in the snow for about a month […]
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June 8, 2011
- in Entertainment Interviews , Lindi Ortega by Mike
A Conversation with Lindi Ortega – HuffPost 6.8.11
Mike Ragogna: Hi Lindi, let’s do this thing. Why did you really tell a little lie or three when she looked at you and asked if you loved him still? Was it that he really didn’t know what was true or was it just a bunch of game playing? Lindi Ortega: It’s not really about […]
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June 8, 2011
- in Alex Miller , Entertainment Interviews by Mike
A Conversation with Sony Masterworks’ Alex Miller – HuffPost 6.8.11
Mike Ragogna: Alex Miller, head of Sony Matersworks, how are you, sir? Alex Miller: Great, Mike. Good to be with you and thank you for expressing such an interest in what is actually a really great group, 2Cellos. MR: Of course. Can you tell us a little bit about the group? Alex Miller: Well, I […]
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June 8, 2011
A Conversation with Flogging Molly’s Dave King – HuffPost 6.8.11
Mike Ragogna: Looks like we’ve got Flogging Molly here with us today. Dave, how are you? Dave King: Doing very well, Mike. How are you? MR: Let’s dive right in and talk about your album Speed Of Darkness, specifically, the song “Revolution.” It seems to be a commentary on your thoughts about the current social and […]
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June 8, 2011
A Conversation with Tedeschi Trucks Band’s Susan Tedeschi & Derek Trucks – HuffPost 6.8.11
Mike Ragogna: Why, it’s the dynamic duo of Susan Tedeschi and Derek Trucks with their debut album Revelator. So, first things first…how are you? Susan Tedeshi: We’re great, Mike. Thanks for having us. MR: Let’s talk about “Come See About Me.” It’s the perfect track to start off this album. ST: It is such a great […]
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June 6, 2011
A Conversation with Peter Frampton – HuffPost 6.6.11
Mike Ragogna: Peter! Peter Frampton: Hello. It’s me. MR: I’m happy you’re able to talk with me today. PF: No problem. We’re covering a lot of things with one conversation. MR: FYI, Thank You Mr Churchhill is probably my favorite album by you beyondFrampton Comes Alive! and your Frampton album. PF: Well, thank you. I appreciate that. MR: I love […]
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June 6, 2011
- in Entertainment Interviews , Lenka by Mike
A Conversation with Lenka – HuffPost 6.6.11
Mike Ragogna: Lenka, a while back, you recorded the single “The Show” on which you say you want to write more songs about being in love. On your new album Two, would you say you did it? Lenka: Yes, I think I did, mostly because I like to write about what I’m going through in life, and […]
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June 6, 2011
A Conversation with William Fitzsimmons – HuffPost 6.6.11
Mike Ragogna: William, your album Gold In The Shadow landed on the U.S.’s Billboard‘s Heatseekers, Digital Albums, Folk Albums, and Top 200 charts, and in Canada, you also made a strong impact. What are your thoughts about these chart successes and were you surprised? William Fitzsimmons: Well, I’m honored any time something I do is met well by […]
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