Category Archives for "Entertainment Interviews"
February 15, 2012
A Conversation with Styx’s James “J.Y.” Young – HuffPost 2.15.12
Mike Ragogna: JY, how does it feel to be a repeat offender on the show and HuffPo? James “J.Y.” Young: Well, sometimes it sounds so nice, you have to do it twice. MR: (laughs) Okay, let’s chat about your new DVD, The Grand Illusion / Pieces Of Eight Live. What inspired you guys to celebrate this […]
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February 14, 2012
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A Conversation with Phil Ramone – HuffPost 2.14.12
Mike Ragogna: Hey Phil Ramone, what the heck are you doing here at the Grammys? Phil Ramone: Well, first of all, sometimes you need to look for work. You’d never know amongst these great people here. They need help. MR: You’ve got a resume together? PR: I’m trying, I’m trying real hard. MR: I’m sure […]
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February 10, 2012
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A Conversation with Rosie Thomas – HuffPost 2.10.12
Mike Ragogna: Your new album, With Love, is a very sensitive collection. What inspired you to be this revealing with your material this time out? Rosie Thomas: I think I’m a pretty revealing, transparent gal. I wear my heart on my sleeve in my music life and in my personal life, so nothing new under the […]
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February 10, 2012
A Conversation with Geographer’s Michael Deni – HuffPost 2.10.12
Mike Ragogna: Your new album is titled Myth. Can you go into the concept of “myth” as it relates to the project? Mike Deni: I’m more concerned with myths in the traditional sense as opposed to concrete misconceptions. The album explores the myth that people live by examples of what is possible, and not instructive stories […]
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February 10, 2012
A Conversation with Peter, Paul & Mary’s Peter Yarrow – HuffPost 2.10.12
Mike Ragogna: I am honored to interview such a legend! Peter, how are you? Peter Yarrow: Doing well, Mike. But I shrink in horror and dismay at your use of the word “legend.” (laughs) I will tell you that I think the legacy of Peter, Paul & Mary that we inherited and that we carry […]
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February 9, 2012
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A Conversation with Melissa Manchester – HuffPost 2.9.12
Mike Ragogna: Melissa, how are you? Melissa Manchester: It’s going well, Mike. How are you? MR: Doing very well. Your latest release, Playlist: The Very Best of Melissa Manchester, isn’t a typical Greatest Hits or Very Best Of collection of your songs. MM: No, it’s really interesting, actually. Sony has this new series called Playlist. Etta James and Heart have […]
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February 9, 2012
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A Conversation with Melissa Manchester – HuffPost 2.9.12
Mike Ragogna: Melissa, how are you? Melissa Manchester: It’s going well, Mike. How are you? MR: Doing very well. Your latest release, Playlist: The Very Best of Melissa Manchester, isn’t a typical Greatest Hits or Very Best Of collection of your songs. MM: No, it’s really interesting, actually. Sony has this new series called Playlist. Etta James and Heart have […]
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February 6, 2012
A Conversation with Roberta Flack – HuffPost 2.6.12
Mike Ragogna: Roberta, how are you? Roberta Flack: Doing well, Mike. How are you? MR: Very well, thanks. Your new album is Let It Be: Roberta Flack Sings The Beatles, so maybe we should start by talking about your early memories of The Beatles? RF: Well, you know, we sort of popped out of the oven […]
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