Mike Ragogna: Do you have any advice that you would give to new artists? Alex Miller: The first advice that I would give is to be true to yourself, true to your art, dedicated to learning and mastering your craft. They also need to realize that the old paradigms aren’t true any longer, the digital […]
Continue readingMike Ragogna: What advice do you have for new artists? Dave King: Well, obviously, you’re doing something that you really love. The thing is that you’re going to get a lot of knocks on the way. I mean, a lot of people are going to disagree with what you think. I think it’s important to […]
Continue readingMike Ragogna: Why, it’s the dynamic duo of Susan Tedeschi and Derek Trucks with their debut album Revelator. So, first things first…how are you? Susan Tedeshi: We’re great, Mike. Thanks for having us. MR: Let’s talk about “Come See About Me.” It’s the perfect track to start off this album. ST: It is such a great […]
Continue readingMike Ragogna: Being so influential, what advice do you have for new artists? Peter Frampton: New players and new guitarists, all I can say is listen to as many players as you can and steal from as many of them as you can–all their best licks. Then, when you’ve got their licks down, one day […]
Continue readingMike Ragogna: Peter! Peter Frampton: Hello. It’s me. MR: I’m happy you’re able to talk with me today. PF: No problem. We’re covering a lot of things with one conversation. MR: FYI, Thank You Mr Churchhill is probably my favorite album by you beyondFrampton Comes Alive! and your Frampton album. PF: Well, thank you. I appreciate that. MR: I love […]
Continue readingMike Ragogna: Lenka, a while back, you recorded the single “The Show” on which you say you want to write more songs about being in love. On your new album Two, would you say you did it? Lenka: Yes, I think I did, mostly because I like to write about what I’m going through in life, and […]
Continue readingMike Ragogna: William, your album Gold In The Shadow landed on the U.S.’s Billboard‘s Heatseekers, Digital Albums, Folk Albums, and Top 200 charts, and in Canada, you also made a strong impact. What are your thoughts about these chart successes and were you surprised? William Fitzsimmons: Well, I’m honored any time something I do is met well by […]
Continue readingMike Ragogna: Do you have any advice for new artists? William Fitzsimmons: The best words I think I could give to anyone getting started as a songwriter is to commit yourself to writing and singing about things you actually care about in a way that you can look back and be satisfied with. What does […]
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