Category Archives for "Entertainment Interviews"
January 25, 2014
A Conversation with Alyssa Graham – HuffPost 1.25.12
Mike Ragogna: Alyssa, you were one of iTunes’ “New & Noteworthy” singer-songwriters. What do you think it is about your music that iTunes picked up on? Alyssa Graham: iTunes is such an amazing platform for independent artists like myself. I believe they truly love music over there and support artists of any level. They seem […]
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January 21, 2014
A Conversation with Michael Schenker – HuffPost 1.21.14
Mike Ragogna: First, please would you get us caught up with Michael Schenker’s Temple Of Rock? Michael Schenker: I have a brand new album out with Michael Schenker’s Temple Of Rock titled Bridge The Gap featuring ex-Rainbow singer Doogie White, ex-Scorpions rhythm section Herman Rarebell on drums, Francis Buchholz on bass, and Wayne Findlay on […]
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January 21, 2014
A Conversation with Graham Colton – HuffPost 1.21.14
Mike Ragogna: Graham, what mainly inspired the material for your new album Lonely Ones? Graham Colton: The album making process was so free and positive. For the first time, I really didn’t feel tied down to write autobiographically. Is that a word? Anyway, I wanted to the album to feel lush and open. I wasn’t […]
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January 21, 2014
A Conversation with Los Lonely Boys’ Henry Garza – HuffPost 1.21.14
Mike Ragogna: Henry, why did Los Lonely Boys call the new album Revelation? Henry Garza: Because it was revealed to us by God. MR: At this point in your lives, are you and your brothers looking at the world differently than when you began making records? HG: We look at ourselves the same, but not […]
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January 21, 2014
A Conversation with The Fray’s Isaac Slade – HuffPost 1.21.14
Mike Ragogna: How do you feel you did on your recent Jimmy Kimmel appearance and does performing on network television for millions get you guys a teensy bit nervous before or during a performance or are you hardcore broadcast warriors by now? Isaac Slade: You know, I do still get nervous. Usually, when we’re trying […]
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January 14, 2014
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An Interview with Mary Chapin Carpenter – HuffPost 1.14.14
Mike Ragogna: Mary Chapin, you’ve got a new album, Songs From The Movie, the follow up to the excellent Ashes And Roses. Can we just dive in? Mary Chapin Carpenter: Absolutely! MR: It almost seems like this album is, in some respects a part two–at least emotionally–to Ashes And Roses, even though it revisits your […]
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January 14, 2014
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A Conversation with Doug Paisley – HuffPost 1.14.14
Mike Ragogna: Hi Doug! Before we get into the new album Strong Feelings, let’s get caught up on all things Doug Paisley. What have you been up to since your last project? Doug Paisley: Since my last album I’ve been traveling and performing more than ever before. So much so that I felt the need […]
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January 6, 2014
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A Conversation with Jac Holzman – HuffPost 1.6.14
Mike Ragogna: Jac, it’s an honor to interview you. You and your label Elektra were behind the signings and careers of recording artists and songwriters that meant a lot to me when I was growing up, folks like Harry Chapin, Carly Simon, The Doors, Queen, Judy Collins, The Stooges, Tim Buckley, Tom Rush, Love, Bread, […]
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