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Jon Lundbom & Big 5 Chord Interview-3/8/15
Jon Lundbom is one of the best and most interesting guitarists and arrangers I know! His band Big 5 Chord is a cornucopia of hauntingly beautiful Jazz.
If you like John Clotrane, Miles Davis, Ornette Coleman and the like, you're going to love Big 5 Chord's new album, "Jeremiah!"
http://www.jonlundbom.com/audio/
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Helene Stapinski Interview-12/8/14
I sat down with Helene Stapinski, author of "Five Finger Discount, A Crooked Family History" at Word Booksellers,123 Newark Avenue in downtown Jersey City.
I read "Five Finger Discount" a while back and wanted to read it again as soon as I was done! It chronicles her experiences with her family growing up in a gritty Jersey City in the early 1970's as well as the political corruption over the years and lots of other history.
Helene is also raising money for a documentary version of the book.
The Kickstarter campaign is over, but you can still contribute here:
http://fivefingerdiscountfilm.com/
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Tapebenders Interview-10/23/14
I had the absolute pleasure of interviewing Andrew Foys, vocalist and guitarist from the band, Tapebenders, and it turns out that we are both extemely "Audio Obsessed!"
"The Milwaukee, Wisconsin-based 6 piece forges a distinct sound from a variety of sources, ranging from majestic progressive rock, classic and contemporary psychedelic, bluesy riff-rock, textured modern rock, concise pop, indie rock, metal, and shards of shoegaze and post-rock. Since the band embraces such a panoramic stylistic perspective, the group has garnered favorable comparisons to such diverse artists as The Replacements, The Dandy Warhols, The Stone Roses, Built to Spill, Smashing Pumpkins, and The Flaming Lips among others."
http://tapebenders.com/
Check out their new album, "Chasing Ghosts", and make sure to check out Cyber PR, who has many amazing bands in their stable:
http://cyberpr.com/
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Michael Lally Interview-Part1
I recently seat down with award winning poet, actor, musician and consummate wise ass, Michael Lally, and we chatted about his storied poetry and acting career, NYC, LA, his work on Law & Order, Jag, NYPD Blue, LA Law, Deadwood, his album "Lost Angels" and a whole lot more.
You can check out his blog, "Lally's Alley" here:
http://lallysalley.blogspot.com/
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Michael Lally Interview-Part2
I recently seat down with award winning poet, actor, musician and consummate wise ass, Michael Lally, and we chatted about his storied acting and writing career, screenplays, Hollywood, the internet, his album "Lost Angels" and a whole lot more!
You can check out his blog, "Lally's Alley" here:
http://lallysalley.blogspot.com/
*And you can purchase "Lost Angels" at CD Baby.
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Gerald Lucas Interview-2/13/14
Gerald Lucas is a best-selling author, accomplished musician and singer-songwriter who has performed at both Carnegie Hall and the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. Gerald is a classical violinist, guitarist, bassist, vocalist, founding member of ‘rhythm rock’ band, Mutagenic (http://mutagenicmusic.com/) as well as Funk-Fusion band, GMJ Groove.
I've had the pleasure of working with Gerald as a music promoter, band mate and more and he's one of my best friends! His new book, "Dare To Succeed" (co-written with Jack Canfield) is a must read for any entrepreneur artist or otherwise inspired and driven individual.
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Lovisa Stahl Interview-12/3/13
I first met Lovisa Stahl at Path Cafe, NYC, where I was blown away by her amazing voice and solid guitar chops. I did a Skype interview with Lovisa, who is from Sweeden and it was an absolute pleasure!
Her music is a mix of blues, country, soul, folk and bossanova.
In the world, and all it contains, is where all her songs will be found…
Her new album, #2 is an eclectic mix of Fabulousness! Pick it up at iTunes, Band Camp, etc. and check out her new video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a019FQ48nGQ
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Derek Webb Interview-11/30/12
This is truly one of the most fascinating interviews I've ever had the pleasure to host. Derek Webb tackles one of the topics that many of us have been thinking about lately-the human/technology relationship and all the pros and cons and craziness that goes along with said relationship.
On Ctrl, Webb places his acoustic axe in the service of his most ambitious project to date. It tells the tale of an unnamed character that melts the lines of physical and virtual realities until it's hard to tell man from machine, the digits from the DNA.
Here's how Webb explains it: "It's an album about one man's desire for something he cannot have because it isn't real, the journey he goes on pursuing it, and the costs of that journey. But essentially, 'Ctrl' is both personal autopsy and cultural observation about how we use technology to try and control our lives, and my concern that it could ultimately have more control of us."
Download the album and get more info here:
http://derekwebb.com/home
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James Dalton Interview-9/7/12James Dalton, although originally from New Jersey, is very well traveled an he has the well worn passport to prove it. He's played tiny pubs and festivals, clubs like The Bitter End and Stone Pony, and even ships at sail on the Baltic Sea.In this inteveiew we talk about everything from his songwriting style to Finnish Santa Clauses and Batman.His new live album. "Frankonia" is available for download at Band Camp. Check it out!
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Ryan Morgan Interview-5/11/12I sat down with Ryan Morgan, one of my favorite song writers, at Path Cafe, NYC, on a lovely Spring Day in Manhattan. Ryan talks about his new album, "Chivalry is Dead", the state of the News Industry in America, The Death of Amy Winehouse, Big City Folk and lots more. You REALLY need to buy his new album, which was produced and engineered by E.W. Harris.
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Rachel Epp Interview-3/21/12
It was an absolute pleasure to sit down with the amazingly talented singer/songwriter, Rachel Epp, at Path Cafe in NYC.
Her songs invoke imagery of ghosts, graveyards, trains, the country and the city. Her new EP Rosary has been on auto play on my iPod all week!
I suggest you get a copy as soon as possible!
http://www.rachelepp.com/
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Mike Viola Interview
"From the get-go, Viola’s new release Electro De Perfecto
pulls listeners in with a decidedly hot-rodded version of his acclaimed
songwriting. Songs that are gloriously dark and uplifting about being
lost in the maze of middle age, hungry for life as the body decays."
That's from Mike's web site:
http://www.mikeviola.com/
His new album "Electro De Perfecto" is Fabulous and I had such a great time interviewing him!
Check it out and share it with the world!
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Mike Doughty Interview
Nick Ciavatta's Friggin Fabulous interview with Mike Doughty,
who talks about his new album,"Yes and Also Yes", his days with Soul
Coughing and the unconventional use of an anti-depressant capsule on his
recordings. Download the new album on Amazon and iTunes! Download the Friggin Fabulous Podcast on iTunes for Free!!
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Jens Jepsen Interview
I had the distinct pleasure to interview, book and do live sound for Jens
Jepsen while he was in NYC. Jens is an incredibly talented
singer/songwriter from Denmark who
just toured the tri-state area with Kristian Odegard, who played cajon
and sang back up vocals. His album "Walking Between The Sun And The
Atmosphere" is a gem, and it was an honor to get to know him.
Lyva Interview
Lynda McLaughlin and Valerie Gurka are two friends who met at a cover
band gig in an Irish bar in New York in 2005. They both share passion
for music performance, production, business, media and technology. Their
music is hard to classify because it spans multiple genres. If you like
Sade, The Gypsy Kings and Shayna Zaid, you're going to really dig LYVA!
http://lyvamusic.com/artists
TINA Interview
Born in Mumbai and raised in Jersey, TINA has been singing and
performing since the age of five. She taught Ringo Star how to play
Tabla, has appeared on "Jerseylicious" and her new video "So Good",
featuring Fat Joe, is a You Tube sensation. This straight A student is a
rising star worth following!
The Times Interview
I sat down with Chris Sheard, Lead Vocalist and Guitarist for
The Times at Blind Tiger on Bleecker Street in NYC. These Brooklynites
mix Ska, Reggae, Funk, well, just about everything and if you don't move
your feet to their beats, you probably don't have a pulse!
White Boy Brown Interview
"White Boy Brown" is a poignant and moving film about a black family that adopts a white
child. It deals with the subjects of racism, discrimination and
redemption. This is one of the few films that has ever moved me to
tears. It's part of the African Diaspora International Film Festival
that was held at St. Paul's Church, 38 Duncan Ave., Jersey City, on
Friday, Saturday and Sunday, January 14th, 15th and 16th, 2011.
Phoebe Legere Interview
Phoebe Legere is a beautiful and uber talented performer dubbed
"The Female Frank Zappa" by Roman Kozack of Billboard Magazine.
Her
voice is stunning and she plays several instruments. Her live shows are
multimedia masterpieces! Phoebe and her quintet are playing at Iridium
Jazz Club in NYC on tuesday, January 18th.
Niall Connolly Interview
I sat down with Brooklyn Based Singer/Songwriter, Niall Connolly
at Red Lion on Bleecker Street recently where he talked about his Irish
roots, the American Media and 99 Cent Stores in Jersey City. According
to his Bio, he recorded his first album in 2001 using money raised by
selling his body for medical research, and in 2010 he funded his fourth
album, "Brother The Fight Is Fixed" from pre-sales from fans across the
globe. It's an honor to have Niall on Friggin Fabulous Radio!
Peter Doran
This time I interviewed the super talented singer/songwriter Peter
Doran, from the fair city of Dublin, Ireland.Peter plays "soulful and
seductive folk-pop" according to Cyber PR, and I have to agree. If you
like Jeff Buckley, Fionn Regan and David Gray, you're sure to love the
music of Peter Doran!
Craig Greenberg
Craig Greenberg is one of my favorite NYC performers and song
writers, and I finally got the chance to interview him in front of Cafe
Vivaldi in the West Village. His new EP, "Spinning in Time" features his
guitar, piano and vocal work and is stuck on reapeat on my iPod. If you
like Ben Folds Five, Jackson Browne and Ben Harper, you're going to
love this!
J-Punch and Dave Moonshine
"Blast us with wind, melt us with acid and set us ablaze. What are we
left with? Sitck Figure Guy." That's the quote on J-Punch and Dave
Moonshine's new album, "Stick Figure Guy." I f you like Depeche Mode,
Moby, Everything But The Girl, you will love these guys. Their amazing
lyrics and Downtempo beats will blow you away!
J-Punch and Dave Moonshine
"Blast us with wind, melt us with acid and set us ablaze. What are we
left with? Sitck Figure Guy." That's the quote on J-Punch and Dave
Moonshine's new album, "Stick Figure Guy." I f you like Depeche Mode,
Moby, Everything But The Girl, you will love these guys. Their amazing
lyrics and Downtempo beats will blow you away!
Josephine Ancelle
It was a joy to sit down with Josephine Ancelle at the Ariel Publicity Press Conference a couple of months ago. Her gorgeous voice, amazing song writing skills and French and English lyrics are mesmerizing!
http://www.josephineancelle.com/
Big Five Chord
I spoke with John Lundbom, jazz guitarist extraordinaire from the band "Big Five Chord" at Blind Tiger Ale House in NYC. We spoke about everything from his roots in Chicago, to the genius of Ornette Coleman, Frank Zappa and Little Feat. Their new album, "Accomplish Jazz", is a Jazz and Fusion extravaganza with some beautiful, beefy compositions.
http://www.jonlundbom.com/
Lauren O'Brien
I had the distinct pleasure of chatting with Lauren O'Brien and
Gary Pickard at the Ariel Publicity Press Conference last month.
Lauren's new album "Inconsequential Dream" is truly unique and
original-a total trip for the soul! If you like Lori Anderson, Henry
Rollins, Patti Smith or Rage Against The Machine, you're going to love
this!
http://www.laurenobrienmusic.com/
Miles
Nick Ciavatta sat down with the multi-talented Mark Plotkin, from the band, "Miles", at the Ariel Publicity Press Conference in Brooklyn, NY. Recorded in a few different studios, their new album, "As Fast as You Can", combines Pop, Rock, Alternative, Electronica and a touch of hot sauce to make a truly delicious musical stew.
http://www.milestheband.com/
DEVI
Friggin Fabulous Interview with Debra and Keith from the band "DEVI."
Debra is one of the best female guitarists and vocalists out there! If
you like Joan Jett, Jimi Hendrix, Blondie and Television, you're going
to love DEVI!
http://www.devi-rock.com/
Strange Lights
My fascinating interview with Deb and Lonny from Strange Lights. If you like The Grateful Dead, Velvet Underground and The Shins, you will love them!!
http://www.strangelights.net/
Shayna Zaid & The Catch Interview
I was lucky enough to sit down with Shayna Zaid at Old Town Bar in NYC. She has an amazing voice and is incredibly talented!
http://www.shaynazaid.com
Kelly Lynn Interview
Interview with Kelly Lynn, a multi-talented artist who is taking the Dance/R&B world by storm!
http://www.myspace.com/kellylynnmusic
Chris Kirby Interview
Chris Kirby's new album,"Vampire Hotel",
deliciously blends Blues, R&B, Funk,Soul and more, and the lyrics
are Fabulous too! No wonder he's been nominated for 4 East Coast Music
Awards. You definitely want to check this one out!
Jennings Interview
It was an absolute pleasure to sit down with Jennings at the Blind Tiger, NYC, and talk about her expansive sound featuring piano, amazing vocals and a hint of electronica. Her music reflects an enormous strength and drive that is uniquely hers.
New Hippie Mafia
I hung out with Steve Seva of New Hippie Mafia at Clancy's Tavern in Neptune, NJ, for this tremendous interview. New Hippie Mafia will make you dance so hard that your toe will rip through your sneaker!
Condo - Part 1
I was fortunate enough to sit down with my good friends from "Condo" at Fontana's in NYC. The beer was flowing and it turned into one heck of a super interview! Part 1 of 2.
Condo - Part 2
Part 2 of my fun-filled interview with "Condo" from Fontana's on the Lower East Side of Manhattan.
Mr. Boyd Interview
Mr. Boyd weaves a colorful musical tapestry that includes many styles.
I was fortunate enough to interview him at Old Town Bar in Manhattan.
Hot Buttered Rum
I was fortunate enough to interview Aaron Redner from "Hot Buttered Rum" from their "Well Oiled" Eco Friendly tour bus, en route from PA to NYC. Sit back with a nice cup of Hot Buttered Rum...
Pimps of Joy Time
My funkilicious interview with The Pimps of Joy Time, in conjunction with Ariel Publicity. I had a lot of fun with this one...
Break and Repair Method
Interview with "Break and Repair Method", aka, Paul Doucette from Matchbox 20. Milk The Bee", is a wonderful solo debut, which is available on 9/16/08.
Joe Franklin Interview
This interview with the great Joe Franklin- "King of Nostalgia" is one of the high points of my entire life. I've worked with him for several years and he is The King!
Mason Dixon Interview
Interview with Mike Robertson of Brooklyn's own
"Mason Dixon."
John Wilkey Interview
John Wilkey has a truly unique view of things and it comes out in his music. We are old friends who met years ago when we worked at WHTG. Go to:
www.myspace.com/mrwilkey
Tom E. Morgan Interview
Tom E. Morgan is an incredibly talented singer/producer from Park Slope, Brooklyn. His new CD "Tell Me What You Want" drops in the fall. http://www.myspace.com/tomemorgan
Chris Mckenna Interview
Chris Mckenna is a tremendously talented musician/songwriter and a very good friend. Check out his new album: "Apollo Dreams The Future" at www.chrismckenna.com
Jen Chapin Interview
Jen Chapin is so very talented (and not just because she is Harry Chapin's daughter). Go the her website www.jenchapin.com and buy her new CD "Ready"-You'll be glad you did!!
Eef Barzelay From Clem Snide Interview
I'm proud to say that I had a chat with Eef Barzely from the band Clem Snide. He just toured with Ben Folds and has a new solo album, "Bitter Honey." www.clemsnide.com
Big Bus Dream Interview
My interview with "Big Bus Dream" was a real pleasure. These guys are truly unique. www.bigbusdream.com
Carmen Chiles Interview
Carmen is an amazingly talented guitarist/singer/songwriter based in Philly. Check out her new album, "Soulution." http://www.myspace.com/carmenchilesbandmusic
Agency Interview
These guys are really talented and fantastic live! They've got it going on. www.agencymusic.com
Jeremiah Lockwood Interview:
Jeremiah Lockwood got his start playing in the NYC subway as a child and is now one of the most creative artists around.
www.jeremiahlockwood.com
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