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Season 3

March 11, 2024

Ep. 60: Shannon Clark and the Sugar

There are some bands that when you hear them for the first time, they just stop you in your tracks and draw you in. That's what happened the first time I heard Shannon Clark and the Sugar. I was honored …

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Feb. 12, 2024

Ep. 58: Malcolm Guite- Poet, Professor and Priest (Part 1)

Malcolm Guite is a man of many facets. He is a poet with a deep appreciation for the classical form and higher realms of language. Equal parts songwriter, author, ordained priest in the Church of England, avid reader and academic, …

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Jan. 29, 2024

Ep. 57: Maia Sharp- Singer, songwriter, producer

Veteran singer-songwriter Maia Sharp proves once again that she has great songcrafting and storytelling skills with her latest album, "Reckless Thoughts." Maia has written for artists like Trisha Yearwood, Bonnie Raitt and Cher. I first became famili...

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Jan. 15, 2024

Ep. 56: James Horner Remembered with Horner Vocalists Ron Hicklin and…

In this special episode, Sally Stevens and Ron Hicklin give us insight into the creative world of James Horner like very few can. Ron and Sally began working with James in the early 80s as studio vocalists and vocal contractors …

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Jan. 2, 2024

Ep. 55: Beth Bombara- Singer/Songwriter

Beth Bombara is a wonderfully gifted singer, songwriter, musician and storyteller. While she has drawn comparisons to Aimee Mann and Jewel, she brings her unique voice that paints her songs with authenticity and warmth. Those traits shine brightly in...

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Dec. 18, 2023

Ep. 54: Denny Tedesco- Director of ”The Wrecking Crew” and the NEW fi…

In 2008 Denny Tedesco took the world of music storytelling by storm with the release of the multi-award winning film, "The Wrecking Crew." That hit film told the story of a group of elite studio musicians in Los Angeles that …

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Dec. 4, 2023

Ep. 53: Robin Taylor Zander

Singer-songwriter, Robin Taylor Zander, son of Cheap Trick vocalist, Robin Zander, took advantage of the instruments he grew up around by learning to play a variety of them. Spending summers on the road with his dad and soaking in the …

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Nov. 21, 2023

Ep. 52: Carol Kaye- The Comprehensive Interview Pt. 2

In this final segment of my in-depth conversation with the Queen of Bass Guitar, Carol Kaye, we chat about her work with Motown, which was kept very quiet and we examine some of Carol's most iconic bass lines and how …

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Nov. 6, 2023

Ep. 51: Carol Kaye- The Comprehensive Interview Pt. 1

Carol Kaye is a towering musical legend who's considered to be one of the most prolific bassists in Rock and Pop music history. With over 10,000 recording sessions under her belt, and an integral part of The Wrecking Crew studio …

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