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November 21, 2011

in Bob Seger , Entertainment Interviews by Mike

A Conversation with Bob Seger – HuffPost 11.21.11

Mike Ragogna: Bob, hi. So, we’re not only celebrating the release of your newUltimate Hits: Rock And Roll Never Forgets collection, but also that you’re touring again. Which do you identify with more–being in the studio or playing out live? Bob Seger: I identify with them equally. The studio is really fun because I don’t make […]

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November 18, 2011

in Advice for New Artists , Bill Wyman , Rolling Stones' Bill Wyman by Mike

Bill Wyman – HuffPost 11.18.11

Mike Ragogna: Bill, what advice would you have for new artists? Bill Wyman: Try to write some decent songs first. Practice, practice, practice. Listen to the people in the past that played the instrument you’re playing and learn from them. That’s the way I learned, that’s the way Mick and Keith learned. Just copying lines […]

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November 18, 2011

in Advice for New Artists , Brann Dailor , Mastodon's Brann Dailor by Mike

Brann Dailor of Mastodon – HuffPost 11.18.11

Mike Ragogna: What advice do you have for new artists? Brann Dailor: It’s getting harder and harder to be a professional musician due to the circumstances around what that is. It’s hard to get a record deal, record companies aren’t signing; it’s tough. You shouldn’t be going into music to be a famous person, you […]

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November 18, 2011

in Brann Dailor , Entertainment Interviews , Mastodon's Brann Dailor by Mike

A Conversation with Brann Dailor of Mastodon – HuffPost 11.18.11

Mike Ragogna: Why, it’s Brann Dailor of Mastodon. Brann Dailor: Hi, how are you? MR: I’m fine, how are you? BD: I’m good. MR: What was the vision behind your latest album The Hunter? BD: To be honest, I had a whole long lofty, psychedelic story that was written up for it but we ended up […]

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November 18, 2011

in Bill Wyman , Entertainment Interviews , Rolling Stones' Bill Wyman by Mike

A Conversation with Bill Wyman – HuffPost 11.18.11

Mike Ragogna: Hello Bill, how are you? Bill Wyman: I’m fine, thank you. I’ve got a day off of my tour, so I’ve got a day off so you’ve got a chance to talk to me. MR: You’ve got a day off but they still put you to work. BW: Oh yeah! I had a […]

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November 18, 2011

in Entertainment Interviews , James Durbin by Mike

A Conversation with James Durbin – HuffPost 11.18.11

Mike Ragogna: Hello, James. James Durbin: How are you? MR: I’m pretty good. How are you, sir? JD: I’m great, just finished up rehearsal and did my farewells to my attorney and manager. MR: Permanent farewells? JD: No, no, definitely not. MR: It’s now getting exciting for you, isn’t it, what with anew album and […]

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November 18, 2011

in Advice for New Artists , James Durbin by Mike

James Durbin – HuffPost 11.18.11

Mike Ragogna: Having had some success now, what advice might you have for new artists? James Durbin: Stick to who you are. Really know what you want to put out. Know what sound and what vibe you want to put out and how you really want people to think of you. I think that’s personally […]

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November 16, 2011

in Entertainment Interviews , Gym Class Heroes' Matt McGinley , Matt McGinley by Mike

A Conversation with Matt McGinley from The Gym Class Heroes – HuffPost 11.16.11

Mike Ragogna: Hey Matt, how are you doing? Matt McGinley: Hey Mike. MR: Thanks for sharing some time with us while you’re on tour. MM: Actually, I’m at home, which is slightly more comfortable than a tour, but unfortunately, with less music being played. We were on tour and our singer Travis got pretty ill, […]

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