Got Time For A Quick Story?
By Luc Anthony
Got Time For A Quick Story?Jan 31, 2022
...About Ian Anderson/Jethro Tull
Ian Anderson of Jethro Tull talks about the visual arts surrounding the band's 2022 album "The Zealot Gene," including Sam Chegini's direction of the video for "Sad City Sisters" and the most memorable visual elements in Anderson's career.
...About Don McLean & "American Pie" Going To #1
Don McLean talks about the 50th anniversary of "American Pie" hitting #1 on the Billboard Hot 100. He chats about finding out that the song hit #1, which version of the song was played on the radio, and chart accomplishments as an artist.
...About Karla Bonoff
An interview with Karla Bonoff about her 2020 album "Silent Night," issued in 2021 with additional tracks. She talks about recording "The First Noel" in the 1980s and re-recording it for this project, the impetus for doing this album, the most challenging arrangement, collaborating with Michael McDonald on one of the songs, and more.
...About Peter Noone (2016 & 2021)
Two interviews with Peter Noone. First, from February of 2016 ahead of a show in Eau Claire, WI, talking about his career and coming to Wisconsin. Second, from December of 2021 ahead of an Eau Claire concert for "An Olde English Christmas with Herman’s Hermits starring Peter Noone," including where he got the idea for the show, his favorite Christmas songs and traditions, the best English Christmas food, and more.
...About The Chi-Lites
Marshall Thompson of The Chi-Lites discusses their new release, a take on the Christmas classic "White Christmas," as well has his favorite Christmas traditions, the group's recent placement on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame, and much more.
...About Debbie Gibson
In this interview, Debbie Gibson talks about her 2021 holiday release "Christmas Star," as well as classic and current Christmas music, musicianship, Hallmark movie locations, and her 2021 album "The Body Remembers."
...About Terry West
An interview with longtime Eau Claire, WI, radio DJ Terry West after her retirement, talking about her career in radio and the numerous country music artists she has interviewed and interacted with over the years.
...About The St. Olaf Band
An interview with Dr. Timothy Mahr, conductor of the St. Olaf Band, chatting about their 2021 Midwest Fall Tour and their program "...with reverence and hope," including how students in the band have evolved since the start of the pandemic, the reason for the title of the program, the music selections, and the evolution of band music.
...About Larry Stewart/The Frontmen Of Country
Larry Stewart of The Frontmen Of Country talks about the supergroup (with Richie McDonald of Lonestar; and Tim Rushlow, formerly of Little Texas), the music of Restless Heart, being back on the road, great frontmen, and more.
...About Touré/"Nothing Compares 2 U"
Touré talks about his 2021 book "Nothing Compares 2 U: An Oral History of Prince."
...About Richrath Project 3:13
An interview with Michael Jahnz of Richrath Project 3:13 about their new album “L.A. Is Mine,” Gary Richrath’s musicianship, incorporating Richrath’s recordings into the new release, the music of REO Speedwagon, and more.
...About Steve Hackett/"Surrender Of Silence"
Steve Hackett talks about his 2021 album “Surrender Of Silence,” breaking down the background of many of album’s tracks. He also talks about the recent passing of Charlie Watts.
...About A Flock Of Seagulls/"String Theory"
Mike Score of A Flock Of Seagulls discusses their new album "String Theory," including why the group is doing another album of orchestral arrangements, the video for first single "Say You Love Me," the process of arranging the band's songs for orchestra, how this album and 2018's "Ascension" influenced his musical creation, upcoming projects, and more.
...About Eric Levy/Night Ranger
A chat with Eric Levy -- keyboardist in Night Ranger -- ahead of their July 11th show in Wisconsin Dells, WI. He talks about the band getting back on the road, putting together their new album "ATBPO", highlights from the album and his favorite song from the release, and even a chat on young kids learning to play musical instruments!
...About Lawrence Gowan/Styx
Lawrence Gowan of Styx talks about the band's live shows in the summer of 2021, audience response to the concerts, playing original keyboard on the new album "Crash Of The Crown," playing new songs on tour, and listening to the album in order from start to finish.
...About Hairball (With Dave Moody)
Dave Moody of Hairball talks about the band's 2021 shows, being the new member of the band, his musical influences, playing the role of legendary rock singers, and much more.
...About Michael Bluestein of Foreigner
Michael Bluestein, keyboardist in Foreigner, talks about the band's 2021 tour dates, their new member (Luis Maldonado), his favorite Foreigner song, how he plays the intro to "Feels Like The First Time," practicing keyboard technique, being in the band for over a decade, and his non-Foreigner music projects.
...About Danny Zelisko
A chat with Danny Zelisko about his book "All Exce$$: Occupation: Concert Promoter" (released in January, 2021). He talks about the return of live shows in the wake of the pandemic, dealing with intense scenarios as a concert promoter, the best current bands, what made the legendary Bill Graham special, what a music fan can get from his book, and more.
...About John Lodge (2021)
A chat with John Lodge about his April, 2021, single "The Sun Will Shine," including the writing of the song, recording parts remotely with his 10,000 Light Years Band, the 40th anniversary of The Moody Blues's "Long Distance Voyager," technology in the studio, and more.
...About John Hall
John Hall of Orleans talks about his May, 2021, solo release "Reclaiming My Time." He chats about songwriting and working with different collaborators, the inspiration for some of the songs, and more.
...About Tiffany (2021)
A chat with Tiffany about her 2021 projects, including her April 2021 blue vinyl release of new song "Hey Baby" (from her new "Shadows" album) with her recent re-recording of "I Think We're Alone Now," performing songs form the new album after pandemic delays, and the joys of barking dogs!
...About "Rio"
Annie Zaleski, author of "Duran Duran's Rio" (from the "33 1/3" book series from Bloomsbury), talks about the iconic Duran Duran album, including its place in music history, what she discovered while researching the book, the Kerschenbaum remixes that helped sell the album in the United States, and more.
...About Bill Schnee
An interview with Bill Schnee about his 2021 book "Chairman at the Board: Recording the Soundtrack of a Generation." Topics include drum sounds, working with members of The Beatles, digital vs. analog recording, his favorite work, and much more.
...About Mark Farner
...About Alan Hewitt
...About Stacy Widelitz
...About Albert Bouchard
...About "Andrew Farriss"
...About "Elvira"
...About Patty Smyth
...About Brian Wheat & Tesla
...About Joe Vitale & Richard Humann
...About Steve Lukather & Joseph Williams
...About Don McLean
...About Steve Hackett/"Under A Mediterranean Sky"
...About Lilly Winwood
...About Great White
...About Nelson (2018 & 2020)
...About Hairball
...About Firefall
...About Brian Ray
...About Andrew Farriss
...About Neal Karlen/"This Thing Called Life"
...About Paul Carrack
...About Cindy Blackman Santana
...About Katrina from Katrina & The Waves
...About John Oates (2018 & 2020)
...About Rik Emmett
...About Steve Hackett/"A Genesis In My Bed"