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May 14, 2010

in Entertainment Interviews , Harper Simon by Mike

A Dinner Conversation with Harper Simon – HuffPost 5.14.10

Mike Ragogna: Your self-titled solo debut shows you have a wonderfully eclectic taste in music. What influenced you? Harper Simon: My father had a big record collection with a lot of different kinds of music. I went through it all on my own. But I don’t know, I just have eclectic taste. I just like […]

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May 12, 2010

in Crash Test Dummies' Brad Roberts , Entertainment Interviews by Mike

A Conversation with Crash Test Dummies’ Brad Roberts – HuffPost 5.12.10

Mike Ragogna: I’m a Midwesterner for a while and I’m really digging it. Is that like being a Canadian? Brad Roberts: I used to live in Winnipeg and that’s, indeed, part of the Midwest, north of the border. I know exactly what you mean. MR: Brad, I’ve been a fan since “Superman’s Song.” For the […]

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May 12, 2010

in Advice for New Artists , Emerson Hart , Jeff Russo , Tonic’s Dan Lavery & Emerson Hart & Jeff Russo by Mike

Tonic’s Emerson Hart & Jeff Russo – HuffPost 5.12.10

Mike Ragogna: Emerson, what’s your advice for up-and-coming artists? Emerson Hart: I would focus as hard as you can on being the best at what you are. Know yourself, write what you know and the craft will take care of itself. MR: What’s your advice for up-and-coming acts? Jeff Russo: It’s all about the song, […]

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May 12, 2010

in Dan Lavery , Emerson Hart , Entertainment Interviews , Jeff Russo , Tonic's Dan Lavery & Emerson Hart & Jeff Russo by Mike

A Conversation with Tonic – HuffPost 5.12.10

MR: Hello? Who’s this? Dan Lavery: Who the heck are you? I’m the bass player. MR: (laughs) That’s nice. It sounded like there was more than one person on the line. DL: Just me, I’m on the highway. We just pulled off to get our singer, Emerson, some coffee. He’s grumpy without his coffee. We’re just […]

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May 12, 2010

in Advice for New Artists , Brad Roberts , Crash Test Dummies’ Brad Roberts by Mike

Crash Test Dummies’ Brad Roberts – HuffPost 5.12.10

[Note: This is taken from my interview with Brad Roberts and contains information that might be useful for a new artist.] Mike Ragogna: What’s the Brad Roberts of “Mmm Mmm Mmm Mmm” versus the Brad Roberts of now? Brad Roberts: I’m on medication! [laughs] I’m a far more mellow person. I grew up with…I’m diagnosed […]

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May 7, 2010

in Entertainment Interviews , Gamble & Huff , Kenny Gamble , Leon Huff by Mike

A Conversation with Kenny Gamble & Leon Huff – HuffPost 5.7.10

Mike Ragogna: Gamble and Huff are so important in the whole lexicon of R&B and pop music, and now you’re receiving honorary doctorates in music from The Berklee College of Music. Kenny Gamble: I think it’s great because it’s an honorary doctorate that Huff and I are getting together, and it’s really good to be […]

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May 7, 2010

in Advice for New Artists , Gamble & Huff , Kenny Gamble , Leon Huff by Mike

Kenny Gamble & Leon Huff – HuffPost 5.7.10

[Note: This contains both advice for new artists as well as quotes about artists re-recording the duo’s material.] Mike Ragogna: What is your advice to new songwriters? Leon Huff: My advice to new songwriters is try to write music that’s going to stand the test of time. Write great stories that everybody could understand what […]

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May 4, 2010

in Advice for New Artists , Court Yard Hounds’ Emily Robison & Martie Maguire , Emily Robison , Martie Maguire by Mike

Court Yard Hounds’ Emily Robison & Martie Maguire – HuffPost 5.4.10

[Note: This is an excerpt from my interview with Court Yard Hounds, two-thirds of Dixie Chicks, and though it doesn’t contain new artist advice, the information can be inspirational.] Mike Ragogna: I think that comes with being honest with your music, your personalities, and your beliefs. I personally want to thank you as Dixie Chicks […]

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