Mike Ragogna: What advice might you have for new artists? Paul Rodgers: I think I might repeat what I just said, you’ve got to feel it. It’s got to come from the heart, and listen to those people that move you. When I was younger, like 13 and 14, I would listen to people like […]
Continue readingMike Ragogna: Do you have any advice for newer artists? Trombone Shorty: I would just say stay true to your music and if you’re honest and passionate about your music, it should take you wherever you want to be. Don’t worry about being a superstar, just be honest in your music and passionate about your […]
Continue readingMike Ragogna: Hiya, Vince. How are you, man? Vince Gill: I’m doing good. I’m up in New York City working my tail off. I’ve just about lost my voice talking for about four days straight. I sound a little bit like Mr. Haney from Green Acres. MR: Okay, Mr. Haney, let’s talk about your new album, Guitar […]
Continue readingMike Ragogna: Troy “Trombone Shorty” Andrews, how’re you doing? Trombone Shorty: Doing good, Mike. How you feeling? MR: Feeling good, man. Troy, what kind of fun’s been happening lately? TS: Everything is going great. We’re continuing to tour a lot to support the albums and it’s been really exciting. These last few years have been […]
Continue readingMike Ragogna: Chris, what advice would you have for new artists? Chris Isaak: Play out a lot. Don’t just make records, but get out on stage and play all you can. These days, everybody has a studio. If you’ve got a computer, you can make a record at home. Equipment has gotten really easy and […]
Continue readingMike Ragogna: What advice do you have for new artists? Phil Manzenara: My biggest advice for new artists is listen to the biggest range of music you can because all of that stuff goes into your brain and comes out at some point. If you limit yourself to types of music, you won’t have such […]
Continue readingMike Ragogna: Phil, it’s a pleasure to be talking with you, let’s just jump right into your new album, Corroncho. “Complicada” is one of its more intense tracks. Phil Manzanera: “Complicada” was the reason I did the Corroncho album, because that was actually written by Chrissie Hynde of The Pretenders. She was married to Lucho Brieva who I […]
Continue readingMike Ragogna: Hello Chris. How are you? Chris Isaak: Good. I’m doing good man. It’s nice to talk to you. MR: Yeah, it’s nice to talk to you too. CI: It’s kind of nerve wracking to me because I realize that right now, we’re broadcasting to perhaps dozens of people–if the sun is shining–so… MR: […]
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