Motif's Roots Report

Welcome back to The Roots Report Podcast, presented by Motif, and hosted by John Fuzek. Today John chats with singer-songwriter JUSTIN CURRIE. He is the leader, bassist and vocalist of the Scottish Band Del Amitri. The band is known for songs such as “Roll To Me”, “Kiss This Thing Goodbye”, “Always The Last To Know”, “Nothing Ever Happens, and many more. Del Amitri will be in Providence at the Str...

Welcome back to The Roots Report Podcast, presented by Motif, and hosted by John Fuzek. Today John chats with STEVE POSTELL. He is a singer-guitarist-composer-producer who has played music with just about everyone. He is a member of the band the Immediate Family with Danny Kortchmar, Leland Sklar, Waddy Wachtel & Russ Kunkel. He is also a member of the Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young tribute ba...

Welcome back to The Roots Report Podcast, presented by Motif, and hosted by John Fuzek. Today John chats with KC of KC and the SUNSHINE BAND. He is known for songs such as “That’s The Way”, “I’m Your Man”, “Get Down Tonight” and so many more. The band has sold over 100 million albums and won American Music and Grammy Awards. KC and the SUNSHINE BAND will be at Twin River on Saturday, May 9.

Welcome back to The Roots Report Podcast, presented by Motif, and hosted by John Fuzek. Today John chats with singer-songwriter, ANI DiFRANCO. She is known for her folk rock/alt rock style of socio-political and introspective songs. She releases her music on her own label, Righteous Babe. ANI DiFRANCO will bring her Spirit of Love tour to Veterans Auditorium on May 8.

Welcome back to The Roots Report Podcast, presented by Motif, and hosted by John Fuzek. Today John chats with singer-songwriter, CHRIS TRAPPER. Chris is known for his time with the band The Push Stars and for the many songs of his that have been included in movie and TV soundtracks. He is a hard working, solo, touring musician who plays 150 shows a year all around the country. Chris Trapper will b...

Welcome back to The Roots Report Podcast, presented by Motif, and hosted by John Fuzek. Today John chats with music legend, ROGER McGUINN. McGuinn is best known as the leader of the iconic 60’s band The BYRDS. These days Roger tours as a solo act presenting a show of Byrds music, folk songs, and stories. Roger McGuinn will be at the Park Theatre in Cranston on April 18.

Welcome back to The Roots Report Podcast, presented by Motif, and hosted by John Fuzek. Today John chats with music legend, GRAHAM NASH. He is known for his work with Crosby, Stills, and Nash; Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young as well as the Hollies and is a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. He is also known for his work in photography. Graham Nash will be at the Garde Theatre in New London o...

Welcome back to The Roots Report Podcast, presented by Motif, and hosted by John Fuzek. Today John chats with actor, comedian, writer and television host , Craig Ferguson. He is best known as the host of the Late, Late show but has done so much more. He has written, directed and starred in films, written books, provided voices for animated movies, written music and played in a punk band, hosted ga...

Welcome back to The Roots Report Podcast, presented by Motif, and hosted by John Fuzek. Today John chats with musician and photographer, HENRY DILTZ. He is known for his iconic images of Crosby Stills and Nash, Joni Mitchell, The Eagles, The Doors and countless others. He is also a member of the The Modern Folk Quartet that was formed in 1963. Diltz will be bringing a multimedia presentation of hi...

Welcome back to The Roots Report Podcast, presented by Motif, and hosted by John Fuzek. Today John chats with ALLY THE PIPER. She is an internet bagpipe sensation that made the leap from online videos to successfully touring and recording. She is known for her covers of hard rock songs such as “Crazy Train” by Ozzy Osborne and “The Devil Went Down To Georgia” by Charlie Daniels, and others. She al...

Welcome back to The Roots Report Podcast, presented by Motif, and hosted by John Fuzek. Today John chats with RANDY JACKSON. He is best known as the front man of the band Zebra who scored hits in the early 80’s with songs such as In “Tell Me What You Want” and Who’s Behind The Door”. Randy Jackson will be the guest vocalist for Windborne's The Music of Pink Floyd and will be performed by the Rhode...

Welcome back to The Roots Report Podcast, presented by Motif, and hosted by John Fuzek. Today John chats with PAUL WILLIAMS. He is Grammy, Golden Globe and Oscar winning singer, songwriter and actor. He wrote songs for A Star is Born and won an Oscar for “Evergreen”. He wrote “Rainbow Connection” for Kermit the Frog. He scored multiple hits with songs covered by The Carpenters such as “We’ve Only...

Welcome back to The Roots Report Podcast, presented by Motif, and hosted by John Fuzek. Today John chats with JASON BONHAM. He is the son of the late, legendary drummer of Led Zeppelin, John Bonham. Jason has had quite a lengthy career of his own playing with artists such as Jeff Beck, Sammy Hagar, Heart, Foreigner, Ann & Nancy Wilson, as well as his father’s former band-mates in Led Zeppelin....

Welcome back to The Roots Report Podcast, presented by Motif, and hosted by John Fuzek. Today John chats with COLIN MOCHRIE. He is best known for the improv show Whose Line Is It Anyway. Colin Mochrie and Brad Sherwood are bringing their Asking For Trouble improv show to the Park Theatre in Cranston on October 17.

Welcome back to The Roots Report Podcast, presented by Motif, and hosted by John Fuzek. Today John chats with David Freiberg and Cathy Richardson of Jefferson Starship.  Freiberg is an original member of Jefferson Starship, a member of Jefferson Airplane and original member of Quicksilver Messenger Service. Richardson has been a member of Jefferson Starship since 2008. Jefferson Starship will...

Welcome back to The Roots Report Podcast, presented by Motif, and hosted by John Fuzek. Today John chats with actor, singer, director, producer, writer, radio DJ, and  inventor, Micky Dolenz . He is known for being one of the four Monkees, but has done much, much more.  They talk about his life and career. Dolenz will be at The Greenwich Odeum on September 27.

Welcome back to The Roots Report Podcast, presented by Motif, and hosted by John Fuzek. Today John chats with Comedian, actor and writer, Fortune Feimster. She is known for her comedy specials Crushing It, Good Fortune, Sweet & Salty, and I'm a Tuesday Night Stripper as well as the Netflix series FUNAR. They chat about her comedy, acting and her upcoming Taking Care of Biscuits show at th...

Welcome back to The Roots Report Podcast, presented by Motif, and hosted by John Fuzek. Today John chats with guitarist, singer, manager and record producer, PETER ASHER. He is most well known as being one half of the British Invasion Duo Peter & Gordon. ASHER is also famous for his management and production work with other artists such as James Taylor, Lind Ronstadt, Barbara Streisand, N...

Welcome back to The Roots Report Podcast, presented by Motif, and hosted by John Fuzek. Today John chats with   comedian BETH STELLING.  She is known for her appearances on Late Night TV as well as he comedy specials If you Didn’t Want Me Then on Netflix and Girl Daddy on HBO. They chat about her comedy, social issues, politics, raccoons, and field hockey. Beth Stelling will be at the Co...

Welcome back to The Roots Report Podcast, presented by Motif, and hosted by John Fuzek. Today John chats with actor, producer and singer HANK AZARIA. He is an Emmy Award winning actor and is known for roles in films such as The Birdcage, America's Sweethearts, Along Came Polly, Run Fatboy Run, Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian as well as voicing several characters on the long running...

Welcome back to The Roots Report Podcast, presented by Motif, and hosted by John Fuzek. Today John chats with  Americana/Alt Country, Australian singer-songwriter, KASEY CHAMBERS. She released her 13th album, BACKBONE, a few months back and is currently touring the US. She will be at City Winery in Boston on July 3 and The Iron Horse in North Hampton, MA on July 5.

Welcome back to The Roots Report Podcast, presented by Motif, and hosted by John Fuzek. Today John chats with  singer-songwriter, TRACY BONHAM. She is best known for her Grammy nominated, hit song “Mother, Mother” that was in heavy rotation in the mid 90’s. In addition to her solo career she has also performed with other artists including Blue Man Group. Bonham will be at City Winery in Bosto...

Welcome back to The Roots Report Podcast, presented by Motif, and hosted by John Fuzek. Today John chats with singer-songwriter, AIMEE MANN. She is known for her solo work as well as being the singer, bassist and songwriter of the band Til Tuesday. She will be at The Park Theatre in Cranston on June 5.

Welcome back to The Roots Report Podcast, presented by Motif, and hosted by John Fuzek. Today John chats with  music legend, GRAHAM NASH. He is known for his work with Crosby, Stills, and Nash as well as the Hollies and is a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame with both groups. He is also known for his work in photography.  Graham Nash will be at the Park Theatre in Cranston on July...

Welcome back to The Roots Report Podcast, presented by Motif, and hosted by John Fuzek. Today John chats with  comedian ALEX EDELMAN. He’s won an Emmy, a Tony, and other awards.  His comedy specials include Millenial, Everything Handed to You and Just for Us. Alex is starting his What Am I Going To Do tour in Providence on March 30 at Veterans Auditorium.