Dave Lawrence Interviews

For Road Stories, HPR All Things Considered Host Dave Lawrence welcomes back guest Stephen Marley — second eldest son of Bob Marley — to hear about Old Soul, his new album, and stories about some of the songs on it, including from artists like Ray Charles and Frank Sinatra, as well as stories about his relationship with one of the album guest stars, Eric Clapton!

HPR All Things Considered Host Dave Lawrence welcomes back Grateful Dead drummer Bill Kreutzmann in a new Road Stories interview! We learn about a pair of shows Bill is doing on Kauaʻi to support someone in the community there, and also hear a little about one of the most interesting aspects of Grateful Dead history — their camping scene that once was a part of their concert tours from the late 19...

Join HPR All Things Considered Host Dave Lawrence for a conversation with local artist Jack Johnson about his upcoming concert Monday night and new "Songs for Maui" album of a 2012 Maui performance, both featuring Paula Fuga and John Cruz, with proceeds supporting Maui relief efforts after the fires in Lāhainā and Upcountry.

HPR All Things Considered Host Dave Lawrence continues two days with Black Sabbath bassist and lyricist Geezer Butler, for a Road Stories two-part episode filled with stories from Geezer's new autobiography, Into The Void: From Birth to Black Sabbath and Beyond. Just six months after he welcomed Ozzy Osbourne for their first chat in 22 years, Dave and Geezer discussed the band's humble roots, his...

Just six months after he welcomed Ozzy Osbourne for their first chat in 22 years, HPR All Things Considered Host Dave Lawrence welcomes his partner in Black Sabbath, bassist and lyricist Geezer Butler, for a Road Stories two-part episode filled with stories from Geezer's new autobiography, Into The Void: From Birth to Black Sabbath and Beyond. Today, the band's humble roots, his early journey into...

Following the news legendary Tony Bennett had passed away at 96, HPR All Things Considered Host Dave Lawrence dug up some great storytelling about him from The Manhattan Transfer's Alan Paul, a guest earlier this year.

HPR All Things Considered Host Dave Lawrence continues our latest Road Stories interview with John McLaughlin, returning for his sixth chat. Check out yesterday's segment to hear about the new chapter in one of his groundbreaking projects, Shakti, the acoustic Indian group that originated after Mahavishnu Orchestra in the 1970s. We hear about their first studio album in 45 years, This Moment, and...

HPR All Things Considered Host Dave Lawrence welcomes back a guitar legend in our latest Road Stories interview: John McLaughlin! Returning for his sixth chat with Dave, one of the guitar’s most celebrated player offers a new chapter in one of his groundbreaking projects, Shakti, the acoustic Indian group that originated after Mahavishnu Orchestra in the 1970s. We hear about their first studio alb...

Entertainment legend Tina Turner died Wednesday and while never a guest, and not often discussed by others, HPR All Things Considered Host Dave Lawrence found a great story about her in a 2022 chat with guitarist Joe Satriani.

Today HPR All Things Considered Host Dave Lawrence takes us to New Orleans for part two with Ivan Neville — member of American musical royalty — the great Neville family of musicians from New Orleans, keyboardist vocalist and son of Aaron Neville.

Today HPR All Things Considered Host Dave Lawrence takes us to New Orleans for the latest episode in our Road Stories interview series, today welcoming back Ivan Neville — part of American musical royalty — the great Neville family of musicians from New Orleans, keyboardist vocalist and son of Aaron Neville.

This week HPR is welcoming The Doobie Brothers to our Road Stories interview series ahead of a pair of area dates next week. Listen for chats with Tom Johnston and Michael McDonald from earlier in the week, and All Things Considered Host Dave Lawrence welcomes back Doobie Brothers original member, guitarist and vocalist, and our guest for over 20 years, Pat Simmons. Pat offers up a great finale to...

This week HPR is welcoming The Doobie Brothers to our Road Stories interview series ahead of a pair of area dates next week. Listen for chats with them continuing this afternoon, as All Things Considered Host Dave Lawrence welcomes back vocalist and keyboardist Michael McDonald, who shared stories about some of the hysterical, and often incongruous connections late publicist David Gest brought int...

This week HPR is welcoming The Doobie Brothers to our Road Stories interview series ahead of a pair of area dates next week. Listen for chats with them starting this afternoon, as All Things Considered Host Dave Lawrence welcomes lead vocalist and guitarist on many of their hits, Tom Johnston, who shared stories about one of the important venues where the band got their start, Doobies collaboratio...

HPR All Things Considered Host Dave Lawrence continues two days with the rock group America, and the voice of many of their biggest songs, guitarist/singer/songwriter Dewey Bunnell. They play Kahului and Honolulu next week. Today we get into how their military families reacted to their kids' counterculture aspirations, late co-founder Dan Peek's departure and connection to religion, how David Geff...

HPR All Things Considered Host Dave Lawrence welcomes back America, and the voice of many of their biggest songs, guitarist/singer/songwriter Dewey Bunnell. They play Kahului and Honolulu next week. We discuss his formerly wild horse with the unusual name, America's formation in the UK, late co-founder Dan Peek and early experiences together in London plus much more! We'll have the conclusion tomo...

Musical comedian "Weird Al" Yankovic joins HPR All Things Considered Host Dave Lawrence to discuss his upcoming debut gigs in Hawaiʻi and more!

HPR All Things Considered Host Dave Lawrence shares highlights of when Burt Bacharach was our guest. The entertainment icon died Wednesday at age 94. But in 2017, ahead of a Blue Note Hawaii engagement, the music giant walked us through several stories connecting to fellow entertainment heavyweights Dionne Warwick, Mike Myers & Burt’s Austin Powers experience, Oasis, plus Hawaii memories of gigs h...

HPR All Things Considered Host Dave Lawrence welcomes a landmark artist, Ozzy Osbourne, in a extended interview segment you don't want to miss. The biggest entertainer to ever join us, only the second time in 22 years Dave has spoken with him, this conversation was recorded just after his 74th birthday in December. We're airing it a week or so before the Grammy Awards, where Ozzy has four nominati...

HPR All Things Considered Host Dave Lawrence offers a flashback interview special to honor music legend David Crosby, who passed away today at 81. His family said he’d faced a long illness, but no cause of death was given. David was our guest in 2016 when he did a rare solo appearance at the Blue Note Hawaii, and we were very lucky to record this conversation, as we share highlights today to remem...

HPR All Things Considered Host Dave Lawrence welcomes back comedian and actor Marlon Wayans for his third appearance on the show. Marlon returns to the Blue Note Hawaii this Friday and Saturday night.

Guitar icon Jeff Beck has died at 78. Bacterial Meningitis was the cause of his sudden death Tuesday, only announced Wednesday. In this feature, hear from the guests of 2022 - in chronological order - who shared stories connecting to Jeff Beck - singer Joss Stone, Yardbirds' drummer Jim McCarty, guitarist Joe Satriani, and Blue Oyster Cult singer/guitarist Eric Bloom. Next month we'll feature an O...

HPR All Things Considered Host Dave Lawrence continues the Road Stories interview series with Felix Cavaliere of The Rascals ahead of their return to the state on Maui January 26 at the MACC, and Jan. 27 - 29 at the Blue Note Hawaii. Hear fun stories taking us back to the islands in the 1960s, also about touring in Europe in the early part of his career when the opening act was The Beatles, and he...

HPR All Things Considered Host Dave Lawrence welcomes back actor and comedian Pauly Shore ahead of a show tonight at the Blue Note Hawaii. He plays the MACC’s McCoy Studio Theatre Thursday, the Palace in Hilo Friday and the Jasmine Ballroom on the Garden Island Saturday.

Join HPR's All Things Considered Host Dave Lawrence for the finale of our third annual special of interview and performance highlights! We went over all the interviews to find the best stuff! Hear yesterday's celebration of our 2022 guests, and all the hours of interviews and performances at hawaiipublicradio.org/roadstories. Today it's a stunning collection of stories and music legends: Smokey Ro...