Category Archives for "Entertainment Interviews"
February 28, 2014
A Holly Golightly Interview – HuffPost 2.28.14
Mike Ragogna: Holly, how are you and the Brokeoffs–Lawyer Dave–lately? Holly Golightly: Hi Mike, we’re doing well down here, thanks. MR: New album…All Her Fault. Who’s fault is it exactly? HG: Dave would probably say it’s my fault, but it’s actually his fault. MR: What was it like creating the music and recording the album? […]
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February 28, 2014
Talking with Johnny Winter – HuffPost 2.28.14
Mike Ragogna: Johnny, how the heck are you? Let’s talk about your four-CD box set, True To The Blues: The Johnny Winter Story. This is a celebration of your triumphs and highlights. As the artist, what are some of your proudest moments? Johnny Winter: Playing with Muddy Waters was the most fun I ever had. I […]
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February 28, 2014
A Brendan Benson Interview – HuffPost 2.28.14
Mike Ragogna: Brendan, why did you start Readymade Records? What’s its history and who is on the roster? Brendan Benson: We started Readymade because it just made sense. I’d put out 4 albums on as many labels not including The Raconteurs, which was also on a separate label, and it’s great to have some consistently […]
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February 28, 2014
Talking with David Weinreb, CEO of the Howard Hughes Corporation – HuffPost 2.28.14
Mike Ragogna: David, it’s an honor to talk to you, thank you for the time. David Weinreb: Well it’s an honor to talk to you. You have an illustrious background that’s quite impressive. MR: Thank you for saying that. Hey, let’s get into your background, but first I want to ask, why did you feel […]
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February 27, 2014
Talking with Deepak Chopra – HuffPost 2.27.14
Mike Ragogna: Hi Deepak, let’s talk about your six-part course Timeless You. Can you take us on a little tour through those six courses? Deepak Chopra: Originally there were ten, which were condensed into six. The first part is changing perceptions of aging, of your body as an activity rather than a structure and experiencing time […]
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February 25, 2014
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A Conversation with Al Kooper about Michael Bloomfield – HuffPost 2.25.14
Mike Ragogna: Al, From His Head To His Heart To His Hands, that’s pretty much how Mike Bloomfield did it creatively, right? Al Kooper: Yeah, that’s what I thought. MR: You and Michael recorded much together and you were good friends. What was the relationship like with him, both musically and personally? AK: Personally it was […]
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February 25, 2014
A Conversation with Noah Gundersen – HuffPost 2.25.14
Mike Ragogna: Noah, you’ve been recording and touring professionally since 18 and your new album Ledges addresses your transition into manhood. What would you say were the most challenging aspects of that evolution? Noah Gundersen: It’s been a long process and one that I am very much still in the middle of. Having drive is so incredibly […]
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February 25, 2014
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A Conversation with Meg Myers – HuffPost 2.25.14
Mike Ragogna: Meg, you have a new EP, Make A Shadow that features the single “Desire,” that song having a pretty intense video. First of all, what inspires your creativity? Meg Myers: It always changes, who I listen to for inspiration. But I do have a few go-to’s these days: Sting, Enya, Dire Straits, Fleetwood Mac, Nine […]
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