Greatest Interviews

An interview with Matthew Nelson about his father, Ricky Nelson, on the occasion of what would have been Ricky's 82nd birthday. They talk about how Ricky's career would have progressed to this day and his approach to studio albums and music projects, Ricky's birthday traditions, and even a Luther College connection. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shaun Johnson of Tonic Sol-fa talks about his April, 2022, Eau Claire, WI, performance of "Shaun Johnson + The Big Band Experience," plus his latest album "Made For Her," his family's talents, and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An interview with Sylvia about her 2022 album " Nature Child - A Dreamer's Journey ." She talks about the inspiration for the album, the autobiographical nature of some of the songs, what it means to dream, her approach to lyrics, and also the 40th anniversary of her hit single " Nobody ." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Patrick Myers, the frontman for Queen tribute band " Killer Queen ," talks about how he came to perform with the group, the increasing popularity of Queen's music in America, what makes Queen significant, performing onstage as Freddie Mercury, and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bill Champlin talks to Luc Anthony about the February 12, 2022, "We Will Yacht You" event, plus aspects of his career, including blues singing, keeping his voice in good shape, background vocals, his 2021 album "Livin' For Love," west coast pop/yacht rock, his best love song, and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Eng...

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Touré talks about his 2021 book "Nothing Compares 2 U: An Oral History of Prince." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Steve Hacke tt 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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy infor...

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! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for priva...

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.