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March 21, 2018

in Entertainment Interviews by Mike Ragogna

Voltron, Trolls, Cher & Woody Woodpecker: A Conversation with Composer Alex Geringas

Mike Ragogna: Alex, you’re on quite the creative run having scored, produced, arranged or written songs for animated projects such as Home Adventures With Tip & Oh, Trolls: The Beat Goes On, and also the new Woody Woodpecker. First of all, what’s your personal history with animation and what were some of your favorite animated […]

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February 12, 2018

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Alright: A Conversation with Jeffrey Gaines

Mike Ragogna: Jeffrey, your new album Alright is your first studio album in fifteen years. You recorded the project in LA with producer and multi-instrumentalist Chris Price plus you used musicians who’ve backed Jackson Browne, Sheryl Crow, Lucinda Williams, Elvis Costello, and Squeeze who record on their own as “Jackshit.” How did you assemble this […]

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February 2, 2018

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Call Me Lucky: A Conversation With Chris Smither

Mike Ragogna: Chris, you recorded and are releasing a double CD titled Call Me Lucky on Signature Sounds/Mighty Albert. In an era in which labels are cutting CD production, why are you releasing such a large project? Chris Smither: This is a more complicated question than it appears to be. While it’s true that labels […]

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January 26, 2018

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In Plain Sight: A Conversation With Jude Cole

He’s known for his production chops behind Lifehouse’s Billboard, chart-topping hits and Kiefer Sutherland’s debut album Down In A Hole. But acclaimed producer, songwriter, manager and artist, Jude Cole, offers a new 5-track EP, In Plain Sight. FYI, bucking industry norms, Jude is not releasing the project to any streaming outlets. Mike Ragogna: Why it’s Jude Cole, love […]

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January 12, 2018

in Entertainment News by Mike Ragogna

A New Pop Music Wave In 2018 Please, Plus R. Finn and Frank Viele Premiere/Exclusives

According to Frank Viele… “‘Pomegranate’ is a song the developed for me over a period of a few years, one of those tunes

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January 12, 2018

in Entertainment News by Mike Ragogna

A New Pop Music Wave In 2018 Please, Plus R. Finn and Frank Viele Premiere/Exclusives

According to Frank Viele… “‘Pomegranate’ is a song the developed for me over a period of a few years, one of those tunes

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December 8, 2017

in Entertainment News by Mike Ragogna

"Peaceful Easy Feeling" Turns 45: A Jack Tempchin Premiere/Exclusive And PEF Backstory

HAPPY 45TH “PEACEFUL EASY FEELING”! According to Jack Tempchin… “Thanks to Blue Elan Records for encouraging me to finally

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December 8, 2017

in Entertainment News by Mike Ragogna

"Peaceful Easy Feeling" Turns 45: A Jack Tempchin Premiere/Exclusive And PEF Backstory

HAPPY 45TH “PEACEFUL EASY FEELING”! According to Jack Tempchin… “Thanks to Blue Elan Records for encouraging me to finally

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