Motif's Roots Report

Welcome back to The Roots Report Podcast, presented by Motif. In this episode, host John Fuzek talks with Singer/songwriter/Guitarist & member of The Cowsills , Susan Cowsill. Their conversation includes a little on the history of the band, the current state of the band, current projects, growing up with fame, and more. Thanks to our sponsors for the episode: Providence Brewing Company, The Rh...

Welcome back to The Roots Report Podcast, presented by Motif. In this episode, host John Fuzek talks with singer/songwriter and guitarist James McMurtry . Their conversation includes songwriting, his newest album " The Horses and the Hounds ", his start in music, his musical influences, and his upcoming show at the Narrows Center For The Arts on March 24th. Thanks to our sponsors for the episode:...

Welcome back to The Roots Report Podcast, presented by Motif. In this episode, host John Fuzek talks with Chibeuze Ihuoma or the musical Hadestown. Their conversation includes a little about Hadestown story, the details worked in to the show, the music included in the show, the freedom they are given to perform, and what it was life taking on the lead. Thanks to our sponsors for the episode: Provi...

Welcome back to The Roots Report Podcast, presented by Motif. In this episode, host John Fuzek talks with Brendan Jacob Smith of the Simon and Garfunkle Story. Their conversation includes a little on his partner in the show, how their approach their portrayals of Simon and Garfunkle, the music within their performance, how the show came to be, what it's like being in a duo, and the upcoming perfor...

Welcome back to The Roots Report Podcast, presented by Motif. In this episode, host John Fuzek talks with Dave Pirner of Soul Asylum. Their conversation includes current projects, his experiences and take on The Grammy Awards, Soul Asylum's music video, his influences for approaching certain songs, and his upcoming show with his band, his upcoming acoustic solo show at The Greenwich Odium on March...

Welcome back to The Roots Report Podcast, presented by Motif. In this episode, host John Fuzek talks with Comedian Kathleen Madigan. Their conversation includes her origins, her material inspirations, her podcast " Pubcast ", her various specials and projects, family life, and his upcoming special "Hunting Bigfoot". Thanks to our sponsors for the episode: Providence Brewing Company, The Rhode Isla...

Welcome back to The Roots Report Podcast, presented by Motif. In this episode, host John Fuzek talks with Blues Artist Robert Cray. Their conversation includes current projects, his experiences in music, views on music, the current state of music, and his upcoming show with his band, his upcoming show at The Narrows Center For The Arts. Thanks to our sponsors for the episode: Providence Brewing Co...

Welcome back to The Roots Report Podcast, presented by Motif. In this episode, host John Fuzek talks with Lynard Skynard Drummer Artemis Pyle. Their conversation includes current projects, his experiences playing with other legendary musicians, views on music, his upcoming show with his band, The Artemis Pyle Band at The Stadium Theater in Woodsocket, & more. Thanks to our sponsors for the epi...

Welcome back to The Roots Report Podcast, presented by Motif. In this episode, host John Fuzek talks with Award Winning Singer/Songwriter Joanna Lurgio. Their conversation includes the song writers association, Inspirations, experiences in music, & more. Thanks to our sponsors for the episode: Providence Brewing Company, The Rhode Island Blood Center, Providence Balet Theater, Trinity Brewhous...

Welcome back to The Roots Report Podcast, presented by Motif. In this episode, host John Fuzek talks with Guitarist Mike Dawes. Their conversation includes discussing the tour that he is currently on with Justin Hayward and the Moody Blues, his favorite areas to play, his experiences and opportunities in music, his upcoming solo show at The Narrows Center For The Arts, & more. Thanks to our sp...

Welcome back to The Roots Report Podcast, presented by Motif. In this episode, host John Fuzek talks with legendary filmmaker, writer, actor, and artist, John Waters. Their conversation includes his impact on his community, his experience writing a novel, his upcoming Christmas show in Providence, & more. Thanks to our sponsors for the episode: The Parlour, R1 Entertainment Center, Trinity Bee...

Welcome back to The Roots Report Podcast, presented by Motif. In this episode, host John Fuzek talks with Bob Cowsill, member of the legendary band The Cowsills. Their conversation includes their new album, the band's recent live performances, his past experiences in performing music, & more. Thanks to our sponsors for the episode: The Parlour, R1 Entertainment Center, Trinity Beer Garden, Gre...

Welcome back to The Roots Report Podcast, presented by Motif. In this episode, host John Fuzek talks with actor, writer, author & musician, Billy Mumy. Their conversation includes his long career, his experiences in music & film, working with Hollywood heavy hitters, and his novel Danger Will Robinson: The Full Mumy. Thanks to our sponsors for the episode: The Parlour, R1 Entertainment Cen...

Welcome back to The Roots Report Podcast, presented by Motif. In this episode, host John Fuzek talks with Rosemary Gill, President and CEO of the Zeiterion Theater in New Bedford. Their conversation includes the theater's history, and some of the upcoming shows. Thanks to our sponsors for the episode: The Parlour, R1 Entertainment Center, Trinity Beer Garden, Grey Sail Brewing and SE Microphones.

Welcome back to The Roots Report Podcast, presented by Motif. In this episode, host John Fuzek talks with Slick Aguilar & Peter Kaukonen of the Airplane Family. Their conversation includes their career and experiences in music, working with other legendary musicians, as well as his upcoming performance at The Narrows Center For The Arts, on Friday November 4th. Thanks to our sponsors for the e...

Welcome back to The Roots Report Podcast, presented by Motif. In this episode, host John Fuzek talks with musician, Paul Bielatowicz. Their conversation includes his career and experiences in music, the Nosferatu film, as well as his upcoming Nosferatu show at The Narrows Center For The Arts, on Saturday October 29th, which features a screening of the original 1929 film with live music. Thanks to...

Welcome back to The Roots Report Podcast, presented by Motif. In this episode, host John Fuzek talks with New York Times Best Selling Author, actor, singer, writer and more, Randy Rainbow. Their conversation includes his career, inspirations, creative process, as well as her upcoming show at PPAC, October 21st. Thanks to our sponsors for the episode: The Parlour, R1 Entertainment Center, Trinity B...

Welcome back to The Roots Report Podcast, presented by Motif. In this episode, host John Fuzek talks with comedian, Paula Poundstone. Their conversation includes cats, dogs, COVID cancelations, comedy in a sensitive world, as well as her upcoming stand-up show at the Narrows Center For The Arts, October 22nd. Thanks to our sponsors for the episode: The Parlour, R1 Entertainment Center, Trinity Bee...

Welcome back to The Roots Report Podcast, presented by Motif. In this episode, host John Fuzek talks with singer/songwriter, Pamela Means. Their conversation includes what lead her into the music field, her on society, race, and protest music, as well as her upcoming Power Of The Protest performance at the Narrows Center For The Arts, October 22nd. Thanks to our sponsors for the episode: The Parlo...

Welcome back to The Roots Report Podcast, presented by  Motif . In this episode, host John Fuzek talks with Comedian, Ryan Hamilton. Their conversation includes his Netflix comedy special, his start and experiences in comedy, and his upcoming performance at the Comedy Connection in East Providence, October 20th-22nd. Thanks to our sponsors for the episode: The Parlour, R1 Entertainment Center...

Welcome back to The Roots Report Podcast, presented by  Motif . In this episode, host John Fuzek talks with drummer, Roger Earl. Their conversation includes his experiences performing music, his start in music, and his upcoming show with Fog Hat on Thursday October 15th at the Stadium Theater in Woonsocket. Thanks to our sponsors for the episode: The Parlour, R1 Entertainment Center, Trinity...

Welcome back to The Roots Report Podcast, presented by  Motif . In this episode, host John Fuzek talks with singer/songwriter, Sarah Potenza. Their conversation includes her experiences performing music, her start in music, and her upcoming show at Chan's in Woonsocket on Friday October 7th at 8pm. Thanks to our sponsors for the episode: The Parlour, R1 Entertainment Center, Trinity Beer Gard...

Welcome back to The Roots Report Podcast, presented by  Motif . In this episode, host John Fuzek talks with legendary drummer, Carmine Appice. Their conversation includes his experiences throughout his career in music, and his upcoming show with Vanilla Fudge on Thursday October 6th, at The Narrow Center For The Arts. Thanks to our sponsors for the episode: The Parlour, R1 Entertainment Cente...

Welcome back to The Roots Report Podcast, presented by  Motif . In this episode, host John Fuzek talks with comedic magician, Piff The Magic Dragon. Their conversation includes how he started with the act, his career, and his upcoming show with Puddles Pity Party at the Veteran's Memorial Auditorium on Thursday September 29th, as part of their Misery Loves Company Tour. Thanks to our sponsors...

Welcome back to The Roots Report Podcast, presented by  Motif . In this episode, host John Fuzek talks with bassist and core member of the band Collective Soul, Will Turpin. Their conversation includes his experiences with the band, his career in music, His contributions to Collective Soul's body of music, and the meanings behind some of their music. Thanks to our sponsors for the episode: Th...