Follow Your Dream - Music And Much More!

This is an Encore Presentation of my January 2024 interview with Randy Brecker, one of the greatest trumpet players of this generation. His incredible work runs the gamut from Blood Sweat & Tears, where he was an original member, to The Brecker Brothers, the band that he formed with his brother Michael, to his work with a Who’s Who of artists including these one-name wonders: Clapton, Springsteen,...

This is an Encore Presentation of my January 2024 interview with Nils Lofgren, a Superstar musician and an iconic figure in rock music. He’s been a longtime member of Bruce Springsteen’s E Street Band. He’s played with Neil Young and Crazy Horse. He’s been in Ringo Starr’s All-Starr Band. His own band, Grin, released four albums, and he’s had a long and successful solo career. Plus he’s a member o...

Pangagiotis Andreou is a 2x Grammy winning Greek electric bassist. His music blends electronic jazz, Latin and Balkan influences. He’s a member of the New York Gypsy All-Stars and of Now vs Now. He’s played with Gonzalo Grau and many others. And he was named “Latin Bass Player of the Year.” My featured song is “The Queen’s Carnival”, the title tune from the album of the same name by my band Projec...

Alex Alvear is an Ecuadorean music superstar. He’s a musician, composer and producer. His music links jazz, rock, funk, blues, Afro-Latin and other genres with Ecuadorean traditions. He’s performed or recorded with Celia Cruz, Paquito d’Rivera, Gonzalo Grau and others. His latest Andean fusion project is Wanukta Tonic. My featured song is “Funk Latino” from the album PGS 7 by my band Project Grand...

Arlen Hlusko is an acclaimed Grammy winning Canadian cellist. She’s been called “sublime”, “dynamic” and “mesmerizing”. She’s performed as a soloist and a chamber musician around the world.  She works with the Harry Chapin Band and the Bang On A Can All Stars. She’s collaborated with Meredith Monk and David Byrne. And she even played at Sing Sing prison. My featured song is called “It’s The Beat”...

Charlie Midnight is a legendary Grammy, Emmy and Golden Globe winning and nominated songwriter and producer. He’s been producer and songwriter on over 30 films including Rocky IV and Bull Durham.  He’s worked with just about everyone in the music business including James Brown, Joni Mitchell, Barbra Streisand, Billy Joel, Katie Perry, Idina Menzel, Joe Cocker and Andrea Bocelli. He co-wrote “Livin...

This is an Encore Presentation of my July 2024 ROCK PHOTOGRAPHER SUMMIT. It features five of the greatest rock n’ roll photographers of the era and the subjects they are known for:  Ebet Roberts - Downtown NYC punk and New Wave scene. Television, Talking Heads, Blondie, Miles Davis. Bob Gruen - John Lennon, Yoko Ono, Tina Turner, Led Zeppelin, NY Dolls, The Clash, The Ramones. Jay Blakesberg - The...

This is an Encore Presentation of my April 2023 interview with William Lee Golden, longtime member of The Oak Ridge Boys, the famous gospel and country quartet. He’s also the leader of The Goldens along with his sons, and he’s an accomplished painter and photographer as well. William led the Oak’s transition from gospel to country and they’re now one of the most award-winning groups in country mus...

Karen LeFrak is a celebrated Composer, Pianist and Children’s Book Author. She has composed a number of moving music scores, including “Sleepover At The Museum, which have been presented around the world by the NY Philharmonic, National Symphony, American Ballet Theater and the Mariinsky Ballet. Her newest work is called “Miami Concerto for Guitar and Orchestra” and features World Class guitarist...

Darin and Brooke Aldridge are the acclaimed husband and wife duo who play Bluegrass and Americana. She is the reigning Bluegrass Female Vocalist and the two of them together are the Bluegrass Artists Of The Year. They have performed at the Grand Ole Opry over 50 times. My featured song is “The Gift (Juliet’s Song)” from Made In New York by my band Project Grand Slam. Spotify link . ---------------...

This is a Special Episode called THE BRITISH INVASION SHOW. It features the seven following stars from this magical era of the 1960s when English artists ruled the pop world and the charts. Each was previously a guest on the podcast. Peter Noone - Herman of Herman’s Hermits. They had a spectacular run of hits including “No Milk Today”, “There’s A Kind Of A Hush”, “Mrs. Brown You’ve Got A Lovely Da...

This SPECIAL EPISODE introduces ROBERT'S NEW SINGLE: "DAY AT THE RACES". This song captures the Thrills, Chills and Pageantry of the Triple Crown horse racing season - the Kentucky Derby, the Preakness and the Belmont. Called "Fun, Upbeat, Exciting!". It’s the third of Robert’s four new singles being released one per month, following “Rough Rider” and “Moon Shot”. CLICK HERE FOR THE OFFICIAL VIDEO...

This is an Encore Presentation of my March 2024 interview with Eliane Elias, the extraordinary and exquisite Brazilian jazz pianist, singer and composer. She is a multiple Grammy and Latin Grammy winner. She combines Brazilian music, jazz and classical into a remarkable repertoire. Her recordings run the gamut from The Doors to Antonio Carlos Jobim to Chick Corea to Classical to Man Of La Mancha t...

This is an Encore Presentation of my July 2023 interview with Jeremy Swift, who shot to worldwide fame as Leslie Higgins - the Communications Director for the AFC Richmond football club - in the hit series “Ted Lasso”. He was nominated for an Emmy Award. Before Lasso he was in films such as “Mary Poppins Returns” along with Dick Van Dyke, “Oliver Twist” directed by Roman Polanski, and “Gosford Par...

Deborah Silver is a renowned vocalist in Jazz, Country, Americana. She’s been praised by none other than Quincy Jones. She’s had a string of hit duets with stars like Bill Medley of the Righteous Brothers, Jack Jones and Tony Orlando. Her newest album is “Basie Rocks!” recorded with the Count Basie Orchestra, featuring songs by The Beatles, Stones, Sting, Elton John and others. Guest artists inclu...

Tessa Violet is an Indie pop star. She’s a singer, songwriter, actress and former child model. Her song “Crush” has over 200 million streams and 100 million video views. Her recent single is “My Body’s My Buddy”. My featured song is “Tessa” from the album East Side Sessions by my band Project Grand Slam. Spotify link . --------------------------------------------- The Follow Your Dream Podcast: To...

Mark Holloway is a Grammy winning Violist and Chamber Musician. He is a member of the World Famous Pacifica Quartet. He has been principal violist at Tanglewood and The New York String Orchestra. He’s performed in the U.S., Chile, Greenland, France and Switzerland. On television he has performed at Live From Lincoln Center. My featured song is the live version of “I Can’t Explain”. Spotify link ....

Melissa Errico is a Star! She’s an exquisite singer, actress and Tony Award nominated Broadway Star. Her Broadway successes include “My Fair Lady” (Eliza Doolittle) and “Les Miserables” (Cosette). She’s done solo concerts and cabarets around the world. She’s an acclaimed interpreter of Stephen Sondheim and Michel Legrand. She’s also a New York Times columnist writing about the twists and turns in...

This is an Encore Presentation of my December 2022 interview with Bruce Belland of The Four Preps, America’s first boy band. Their 1958 million selling hit “26 Miles Across The Sea” made them into international pop stars. The song influenced Brian Wilson of the Beach Boys and inspired Jimmy Buffett. The Preps were featured on the Ed Sullivan Show and had a recurring role in “Ozzie And Harriet”. Th...

This is an Encore Presentation of my May 2024 SAXOPHONE SUMMIT featuring four of the world’s best saxophone players. John Helliwell, former member of Supertramp, one of the greatest bands of the rock era. They dominated the charts in the 1970s with their album “Breakfast In America” which sold over 20 million copies.  Fred Lipsius, the saxophonist and an arranger for Blood Sweat & Tears, another o...

Francesca Tandoi is an amazing Italian Jazz Pianist and Vocalist who I discovered online and invited to be a guest on the show. She has performed with Snarky Puppy, Scott Hamilton and Darius Brubeck. She has performed in the U.S., Italy, Japan, India, Turkey and Israel. My featured song is my version of Chick Corea’s “Sea Journey” from my debut 1994 album Miles Behind. Spotify link . -------------...

Phil Harding is a celebrated UK Recording Engineer who worked from the ‘70s through the ‘90s with artists like The Clash, Bananarama, Rick Astley, Depeche Mode, Pet Shop Boys, Kylie Minogue and many others. His recent projects include Cliff Richard and Belinda Carlisle. He’s also earned a doctorate and he’s written a book called “Pop Music Production”. My featured song is my reimagined version of...

Jason Roller is a Nashville based, Grammy nominated, multi-instrumentalist who plays the guitar, fiddle, mandolin and banjo. He currently tours with the band Alabama and also is a house guitarist with the Grand Ole Opry. And he’s an in-demand session musician. He’s toured with Wynonna, Dolly Parton, John Berry, Kellie Pickler and Dave Mason. My featured song is “Rough Rider”. Spotify link . ------...

Roit Feldenkreis is a spectacular Israeli Symphonic Conductor. She has led top orchestras from Israel, Europe and Latin America including the Jerusalem, Haifa, Montevideo, Compana, London City and Paraguay Orchestras. She’s a winner of the London Classical Conducting Competition. She’s a former soprano singer. And she’s also a Performance Coach bringing orchestral principles to executive leadershi...

This is an Encore Presentation of my July 2024 interview with John McEuen. He is a Banjo Star and an original member of The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, which had a big hit with “Mr. Bojangles”. He’s also a lifelong friend of and collaborator with Steve Martin and played on his hit song “King Tut” and also on their Grammy winning bluegrass album. He’s recorded over 40 albums including four that went Pl...