Category Archives for "Entertainment Interviews"
August 29, 2014
A Conversation with Iain Matthews – HuffPost 8.29.14
Mike Ragogna: Iain, your band Matthews’ Southern Comfort had a hit with the song “Woodstock” although we also associate the song with Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young and, of course, its writer, Joni Mitchell. How did the song come your way and were you surprised at how successful the recording became? Iain Matthews: I found […]
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August 29, 2014
A Conversation with Umphrey’s McGee’s Brendan Bayliss & Joel Cummins – HuffPost 8.29.14
Mike Ragogna: Rumor has it there’s this Umphrey’s McGee album titled Similar Skin, but until I hear it from you guys, I’m not believing a word of that. Brendan Bayliss: Well, 85% of the time, rumors are true. We released the new album on June 10th of this year. Joel Cummins: It’s our first album on […]
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August 28, 2014
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A Conversation with Mark Erelli – HuffPost 8.28.14
Mike Ragogna: Mark, your new album Milltowns evokes the musical spirit of your hero, Bill Morrissey. What initially drew you to his music? Mark Erelli: I first heard Bill on the radio here in Boston when I was in high school. I liked his work, and that of a lot of the other area singer/songwriters, but like […]
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August 28, 2014
A Conversation with Kinky Friedman – HuffPost 8.28.14
Mike Ragogna: Kinky, apparently, Texas still is resisting the legalization of marijuana while you’re a pretty strong proponent. How are you feeling after the election results? Kinky Friedman: I think it’s something. Had I been elected, I probably could’ve really expedited. We certainly should, I mean, having arguably the best cancer hospital in the world, […]
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August 28, 2014
A Conversation with Billy Joe Shaver – HuffPost 8.28.14
Mike Ragogna: You’ve got a brand new album titled Long In The Tooth. Billy Joe, is that how you think of yourself? Billy Joe Shaver: [laughs] Well, approaching it, yeah. MR: How about with regards to your storytelling style of songwriting? BJS: Oh, no, I don’t get that way. It’s just a thing about horses and […]
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August 27, 2014
A Conversation with The Posies’ Ken Stringfellow and Jon Auer – HuffPost 8.27.14
Mike Ragogna: As Peaches & Herb would sing, “Reunited and it feels so good!” How are you guys doing? Jon Auer: Not too bad! Mike Ragogna: So what is all this about failure? Failure is not an option! Ken Stringfellow: Well, we’re going in order re-releasing our first albums. In a way, all of our […]
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August 27, 2014
A Conversation with Ghost Town’s Kevin “Ghost” McCullough – HuffPost 8.27.14
Mike Ragogna: Rumor has it Ghost Town is quite a hard-working band. What’s the group’s history and recording/touring regimen? Kevin “Ghost” McCullough: Yes we are! This is more than just a band for us. It’s a lifestyle! Since the very beginning in late 2012 we have kept ourselves busy. For the first nine weeks the […]
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August 27, 2014
A Conversation with Dry the River’s Peter Liddle – HuffPost 8.27.14
Mike Ragogna: The title to your new album Alarms In The Heart sounds pretty heavy. So? What’s so alarming? And what’s with all these Ouija shenanigans and faux tarot cards going on with your album cover artwork? Peter Liddle: Alarms in the Heart is a partial quote from The World According to Garp by John Irving… “Late-night phone calls–those burglar alarms […]
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