Beach Boy Al Jardine talkis about his new CD “A Postcard from California.” Joining Al on this record are Brian Wilson, Neil Young, Steve Miller, Stephen Stills, and David Crosby. Note that Mike Ragogna’s web archives do not contain the music from the originally aired program in order to comply with copywrite laws.
Continue readingMike Ragogna: It’s difficult to know where to begin, you being Judy Collins, cultural icon and all. Should we start by discussing your new album? Judy Collins: It’s called Paradise which has already charted on Billboard and is doing very well on Amazon. It includes “Over The Rainbow,” duets with Joan Baez, Stephen Stills, and Michael Johnson from Nashville. […]
Continue readingMike Ragogna: Your Hope & Other Casualties was one of my favorite albums of 2006 and what got me interested in your music. I also remember getting some grief for doing a freakishly long review of your previous album, Delivered. Mark Erelli: I saw that. It was completely wonderful and unexpected. I was thinking how can I get […]
Continue reading[Note: This is from my interview with Mark Erelli and it contains Info that might be appealing to new and evolving artists.] Mike Ragogna: Overall, your instrumentation and vibe…obviously is folk. At what point during your musical evolution did you commit to that genre? Mark Erelli: It’s a funny thing. Everyone goes through this stuff […]
Continue reading[Note: This is from my first interview with Judy Collins and included here is potentially inspiring information.] Mike Ragogna: Years back, why did you record Joni Mitchell’s song “Both Sides Now.” Judy Collins: I got a phone call in the middle of the night in 1967 from my friend Al Cooper. You may remember Al […]
Continue readingListen Tuesday at 8am rebroadcast of Tom Jones, the 60’s Welsh international sensation, who has a new gospel release out. Jones turns to his roots with this record and Mike, as always, uses his endearing style combined with musician/music biz insights to deliver world class interviews. New material from both releases will be presented. Note […]
Continue readingMike Ragogna: If you were to give advice to new artists, what would that be? Rosanne Cash: Learn an instrument. So many don’t play instruments these days. Also, it’s something I say in the book–refine your skills to support your instincts. Sometimes, we have these instincts and passions towards doing something really creative, but if […]
Continue readingMike Ragogna: Your new autobiography Composed: A Memoir doesn’t follow the typical, linear format. Rosanne Cash: It’s not a straight chronology as an autobiography normally would be. It doesn’t start, “I was born on a Tuesday,” blah, blah, blah. I wasn’t really interested in doing that. It’s more circular and themes keep reappearing in my present life […]
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