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Bob Lefsetz is the author of “The Lefsetz Letter.” Listen to his new podcast where he'll address the issues at the core of the music business, internet, and the world at large.
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10cc is touring the U.S. this summer for the first time in decades. We discuss not only that band, we go deep into Graham's songwriting for the Yardbirds and Hollies and...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Steve Poltz is a national treasure. Known for co-writing "You Were Meant for Me" with Jewel, Poltz is one exposure away from becoming a ubiquitous star. You'll be riveted and entertained from the very beginning.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Loverboy lead guitarist, key songwriter and co-producer.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Guitarist extraordinaire Joe Satriani is presently on tour with Steve Vai, and after that he'll be on the road with Sammy Hagar's "Best of All Worlds" extravaganza. Joe is so down to earth and interesting, you'll love listening to him.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Charlie Brusco discovered the Outlaws, got them signed to Arista and steered their successful career. After resuming an earlier stint as a concert promoter, Charlie then worked with Gary Rossington and ultimately reformed Lynyrd Skynyrd and then Charlie did the same with Tommy Shaw and Styx. Today Charlie continues to manage Styx and Dave Mason and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
He sang backup for Elton John. And cut multiple solo albums. But that's only the tip of the iceberg of Cid's amazing story. You need to hear it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Singer-songwriter Paul Brady is an Irish icon whose songs have been covered by Tina Turner ("Steel Claw" and "Paradise Is Here"), Bonnie Raitt (the title song of her album "Luck of the Draw" as well as "Not the Only One" and "Steal Your Heart Away" and more), Brooks & Dunn ("The Long Goodbye"- co-written with Ronan Keating), Jimmy Buffett ("The World Is What You Make It")...the list goes on and on. This is Paul's story.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jed Weitzman is head of music at Logitix, he specializes in employing data to properly price tickets. We also talk about Jed's upbringing in Los Angeles as the scion of a legendary attorney and the stepson of a legendary actor, as well as his career in management and more. The Morrissey stories are priceless!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
One of the last true rock stars.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dayna Frank is CEO of First Avenue Productions. She's also the co-founder and first President of the Board of the National Independent Venue Association. We discuss her involvement in the passage of the Save Our Stages Act and the formulation of the new TICKET Act and the ins and outs of getting things accomplished in D.C. as well as concert promotion in the Twin Cities. Dayna is a powerhouse, she gets things done!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Bottlerock is America's most upscale major festival. Based in Napa, the food is not the usual institutional fare, but served by restaurants from the area, never mind the wine... I talk with the three principals about the cost and perks of the various levels of ticketing, and then we dive deep into the history and finances of the festival.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Peter comes alive!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mr. King Crimson.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
I loved talking to this guy. He wrote songs, played in cover bands and then connected with a last chance demo tape. He's a fan, just like you and me. You're going to enjoy this.
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Concert promoter for Taylor Swift, Ed Sheeran, George Strait, Kenny Chesney, Eric Church, the Lumineers...
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He played with the Mahavishnu Orchestra. He co-wrote and produced "Freeway of Love" for Aretha Franklin and "How Will I Know" for Whitney Houston. And he tells a great story. Even if you're unfamiliar with Narada, you know his work, and you'll love listening to him.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We discuss the fake Guess Who, Burton's history and what he's up to now.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Drummer for the Police. And more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Writer for "Rolling Stone" and executive producer for "The Sopranos" Robin Green wrote a great memoir, "The Only Girl." We discuss just that, being the only girl on the masthead at "Rolling Stone," and her path from Rhode Island to Hollywood and moreSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The first half is about concert promotion. The second half is about the Grateful Dead. I guarantee you will hear things you've never heard before.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
I love Babble. Best thing he did!
yes..EAGLES...goosebumps!! this guy is so disingenuous.
Nikki Sixx song catalog that's funny
What a woman! So talented and insightful. This was great.