Category Archives for "Entertainment Interviews"
July 9, 2013
Conversations with Aerosmith’s Steven Tyler & Joe Perry – HuffPost 7.9.13
A Conversation with Aerosmith’s Steven Tyler Mike Ragogna: Steve, Aerosmith has a new DVD, Rock For The Rising Sun, and it’s the result of what was a major mission for the group–to play in Japan after its nuclear crisis. Steven Tyler: It was. We felt in our hearts that there was something we could do and […]
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July 9, 2013
A Conversation with Casey Patrick Tebo – HuffPost 7.9.13
Mike Ragogna: Casey, what gave you the idea to document Aerosmith’s Japanese concerts and trip? Casey Patrick Tebo: Weeks before, we were in South America and the band was playing amazing. This was right after all the American Idol rumors and fighting and whatnot…. Steven wiped out in the bathroom in Paraguay and the tour […]
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July 2, 2013
A Conversation with BMG Songwriter, Recording Artist and ASCAP President/Chairman Paul Williams – HuffPost 7.2.13
Mike Ragogna: Paul. We meet again! Paul Williams: Hey, how are you, Mike? MR: Pretty good. Thanks for taking the time. PW: Absolutely, happy to do it. MR: Me too, I do appreciate your time. And I’m happy for you, your co-writing “Touch” and “Beyond” with Daft Punk. PW: Isn’t that exciting, for an old […]
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June 28, 2013
A Conversation with Goo Goo Dolls’ John Rzeznik – HuffPost 6.28.13
Mike Ragogna: John, is this your tenth album? John Rzeznik: This is our tenth album. MR: And the name of it is Magnetic. Is it because all of the band members can’t help but make music together? JR: You know what, actually, that’s a better story than I have. MR: What’s your version? JR: My manager […]
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June 21, 2013
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A Conversation with George Duke – HuffPost 6.21.13
Mike Ragogna: Hiya George, how are you doing? George Duke: I’m doing great, Mike. MR: Now, rumor has it you’re in your studio right now. What’s going on? GD: Right now? Not much. But in a couple of hours we will be in the throes of a mix. MR: In the throes of a mix […]
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June 21, 2013
A Conversation with Black Iris/White Iris’ Daron Hollowell – HuffPost 6.21.13
Mike Ragonga: Hi. How are you doing Daron? Daron Hollowell: Good. How are you Mike? MR: I’m good. You’re working on the Maron soundtrack now, right? DH: That’s correct . MR: The show is nicely boundary pushing. First of all, how did you score the gig? DH: Well our company sort of has two arms to it. […]
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June 17, 2013
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A Conversation with Willie Nile – HuffPost 6.17.13
Mike Ragogna: I’m honored, Willie Nile. How have you been? Willie Nile: Fine, Michael, doing very well, thank you. MR: Rumor has it you have a new album called American Ride and it’s awesome. WN: That’s what people are telling me. You never know what people are saying these days, but I’m really happy with it. MR: […]
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June 14, 2013
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A Conversation with Boney James – HuffPost 6.14.13
Mike Ragogna: Boney! How are you? Boney James: I’m doing great, man, how are you? MR: Me too, quite groovy. Can you go into the history of how your new album The Beat was made? BJ: Well you know I was just sort of sitting around thinking about what my next move was going to be, I […]
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