Category Archives for "Entertainment Interviews"
January 13, 2012
A Conversation with Julian Velard – HuffPost 1.13.12
Mike Ragogna: Hi Julian, or should I call you Mr. Saturday Night? Julian Velard: For the purposes of this interview, It would be helpful if you did. MR: You got it. So, Mr. Saturday Night, why Mr. Saturday Night? JV: When I was writing the album, I had a character in mind. I was living […]
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January 11, 2012
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A Conversation with Dion DiMucci – HuffPost 1.11.12
Mike Ragogna: Dion, how are you? Dion DiMucci: Well, good, thanks. How are you? MR: Great, and it’s terrific to speak with you again. Your new album, Tank Full Of Blues, marks the third of a series of recent blues projects. DD: Well, when I recorded, “The Wanderer” and “Ruby Baby” and “Runaround Sue” back in […]
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January 9, 2012
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A Conversation with Joshua Bell – HuffPost 1.9.12
Mike Ragogna: Joshua, thanks for your time. How are you? Joshua Bell: I’m great, thanks for having me here today. MR: You have a new album, French Impressions, that you recorded with pianist Jeremy Denk. What inspired your recording together and the album’s theme? JB: Well, French Impressions is just a clever little title that brings three of […]
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January 6, 2012
A Conversation with Merle Haggard – HuffPost 1.6.12
Mike Ragogna: Merle, let’s talk about your recent album Working in Tennessee, but first, how are you doing? Merle Haggard: I’m doing alright, Mike. How’re you? MR: Doing very well, thanks. And thank you so much for your time, I’m very honored. MH: Absolutely, my pleasure. MR: Merle, the thing that I love most about Working In […]
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January 3, 2012
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A Conversation with Timothy B. Schmit – HuffPost 1.3.12
Mike Ragogna: Timothy, let’s talk about your album Expando. Why “Expando“? Timothy B. Schmit: The word itself came from a mobile home I used to live in when I was a kid. I grew up pretty much living in trailer houses. The third and final trailer house was called an “Expando,” because you could actually crank […]
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December 30, 2011
Songwriters Hall of Fame Sam Moore – HuffPost 12.30.11
Mike Ragogna: How does it feel to be here tonight? Sam Moore: Amazing. I’m excited and scared because out of all of the years that I’ve been performing, tonight, I’m singing with Bill Medley, which is a tremendous honor. MR: Obviously, you’re proud of the material that you’ve written, your body of work, overall. SM: […]
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December 30, 2011
Songwriters Hall of Fame Danny Aiello – HuffPost 12.30.11
Mike Ragogna: What advice would you give to new artists? Danny Aiello: It’s very difficult to say. You have to just go out and do it. I started singing six years ago, and I’m in my seventies. If you want to be an actor, do it. If I can do it, so can anybody. (laughs) […]
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December 30, 2011
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PBS Southside Johnny – HuffPost 12.30.11
Mike Ragogna: What’s your advice for new artists? Southside Johnny: Use the internet. The internet saves you from going through a record company, it gives you instant access to your fans and vice-versa, and it lets you put out your product without anyone telling you what to do. The internet is the biggest blessing to […]
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