Motif's Roots Report

Welcome back to The Roots Report Podcast, presented by  Motif . In this episode, host John Fuzek talks with singer, songwriter, author, actor & activist Steve Earle. Their conversation includes his origins in music, as well as his career in music, film, and writing. Thanks to our sponsors for the episode: The Parlour, R1 Entertainment Center, Trinity Beer Garden, Grey Sail Brewing an...

Welcome back to The Roots Report Podcast, presented by  Motif . In this episode, host John Fuzek talks with Tim Butler, founding member of the Psychedelic Furs. Their conversation includes his history with the band and the influences behind their music. 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 Rus Anderson, who portrays Elton John in the tribute show Rocket Man. Their conversation includes how he got involved with the tribute show and his experiences with it. Thanks to our sponsors for the episode: The Parlour, R1 Entertainment Center, Trinity Beer Garden, Grey Sail Brew...

Welcome back to The Roots Report Podcast, presented by  Motif . In this episode, host John Fuzek talks with John Payne of Asia, who will be at the Greenwich Odeum on July 23rd. Their discussion includes a little about his life outside of music, his experiences with the group Asia and his upcoming appearances on the tour. Thanks to our sponsors for the episode: The Parlour, R1 Entertainment Ce...

Welcome back to The Roots Report Podcast, presented by  Motif . In this episode, host John Fuzek talks with Guitarist and Composer Jesse Cook. Their conversation includes a look back at his career and accomplishments, the changing landscape of music, and their upcoming show at The Narrows Center For The Arts in Fall River on June 21st. Thanks to our sponsors for the episode: The Parlour, R1 E...

Welcome back to The Roots Report Podcast, presented by  Motif . In this episode, host John Fuzek talks with rock legend Dave Mason, known for his solo work and for his days in the band Traffic. Today he talks about his upcoming work, his experiences playing with other legends of the industry and about his upcoming show at the Greenwich Odeum on June 22. 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 singer, songwriter, actor and author John Doe. Their discussion includes his career, experiences with various projects, his music style and his upcoming show at Club Passim in Boston on June 18th. Thanks to our sponsors for the episode: The Parlour, R1 Entertainment Center, Trinity Beer...

Welcome back to The Roots Report Podcast, presented by  Motif . In this episode, host John Fuzek talks with singer/songwriter Colin Hay, Known best for his solo work as well as being a member of the current incarnation of Ringo Star and the All Star Band, and Men At Work. Their discussion includes his career in music, his experiences with his current projects, and a little on his life outside...

Welcome back to The Roots Report Podcast, presented by  Motif . In this episode, host John Fuzek takes us through snippets from the recent Ringo Star press conference, held at the Casino Rama in Ontario. Ringo is out on Tour with his All Star band. 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 singer/songwriter Steve Forbert. Their discussion includes a little about his career, his recent health scare and his upcoming show at The Narrows on June 10. Thanks to our sponsors for the episode: The Parlour, R1 Entertainment Center, Trinity Beer Garden, Grey Sail Brewing and SE Micr...

Welcome back to The Roots Report Podcast, presented by  Motif . In this episode, host John Fuzek talks with Singer, Songwriter, and Multi-instrumentalist Peter Holsapple. Their discussion includes a little about his career and body of work, the different types of instruments he likes to play, and hid upcoming performances at the Creative Options Outdoor Education and Events Center on June 9th...

Welcome back to The Roots Report Podcast, presented by  Motif . In this episode, host John Fuzek talks with singer, songwriter, producer & music legend Todd Rundgren. Their discussion includes his recent body of work, his career in music and his upcoming solo performance at the Odeum in East Greenwich on July 15. 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 Jon Hacker, from the Broadway Musical "Jersey Boys". Their discussion includes a little about the musical itself, how Jon's career began in musical theater, and his other projects outside of the theater. We would like to take this opportunity to thank our sponsors The Parlour, R1 Entert...

Welcome back to The Roots Report Podcast, presented by  Motif . In this episode, host John Fuzek talks with musician Bob Log III, who is well known for wild and bluesy guitar playing, costumed stage presence and his one-man-band show. Their discussion includes his experiences in music, his guitar playing techniques and his upcoming show at Askew. We would like to take this opportunity to than...

Welcome back to The Roots Report Podcast, presented by Motif. In this episode, host John Fuzek talks with actor/comedian TJ Miller, who is well known for his roles in such films as Cloverfield, Deadpool, She's Out of My League and Yogi Bear as well as TV shows like Silicon Valley, How To Train Your Dragon and so many others. Their wide discussion includes his comedy career, films, creative pr...

Welcome back to The Roots Report Podcast, presented by Motif magazine. In this episode, our host John Fuzek talks with Caitlyn DiPompo from the Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC). We would like to take this opportunity to thank our sponsors The Parlour in Providence Rhode Island, R1 Entertainment, The Trinity Brewhouse Beer Garden, Grey Sail Brewing of Rhode Island, and SE Microphones.

Welcome back to The Roots Report Podcast, presented by Motif magazine. In this episode, our host John Fuzek talks with Patti Rego & Michael Benevides from The Fabric Festival. Learn more about The Fabric Festival at: www.fabricfallriver.com We would like to take this opportunity to thank our sponsors The Parlour in Providence Rhode Island, R1 Entertainment, The Trinity Brewhouse Beer Garden, G...

Welcome back to The Roots Report Podcast, presented by Motif magazine. In this episode, our host John Fuzek talks with Meridian of The Blue Man Group. We would like to take this opportunity to thank our sponsors The Parlour in Providence Rhode Island, R1 Entertainment, The Trinity Brewhouse Beer Garden, Grey Sail Brewing of Rhode Island, and SE Microphones.

Welcome back to The Roots Report Podcast, presented by Motif magazine. In this episode, our host John Fuzek talks with songwriter, trombonist, composer, aranger, and founding member of the band Chicago, Jimmy Pankow. We would like to take this opportunity to thank our sponsors The Parlour in Providence Rhode Island, R1 Entertainment, The Trinity Brewhouse Beer Garden, Grey Sail Brewing of Rhode Is...

Welcome back to The Roots Report Podcast, presented by Motif magazine. In this episode, our host John Fuzek talks with singer/songwriter, Joan Osborne. We would like to take this opportunity to thank our sponsors The Parlour in Providence Rhode Island, R1 Entertainment, The Trinity Brewhouse Beer Garden, Grey Sail Brewing of Rhode Island, and SE Microphones.

Welcome back to The Roots Report Podcast, presented by Motif magazine. In this episode, our host John Fuzek talks with singer and song writer Adam Ezra. We would like to take this opportunity to thank our sponsors The Parlour in Providence Rhode Island, R1 Entertainment, The Trinity Brewhouse Beer Garden, Grey Sail Brewing of Rhode Island, and SE Microphones.

Welcome back to The Roots Report Podcast, presented by Motif magazine. In this episode, our host John Fuzek talks with Rod Argent o The Zombies. We would like to take this opportunity to thank our sponsors The Parlour in Providence Rhode Island, R1 Entertainment, The Trinity Brewhouse Beer Garden, Grey Sail Brewing of Rhode Island, and SE Microphones.

Welcome back to The Roots Report Podcast, presented by Motif magazine. In this episode, our host John Fuzek talks with local songwriter. percussionist, and vocalist Ricky McKinney of the gospel group the Blind Boys of Alabama. We would like to take this opportunity to thank our sponsors The Parlour in Providence Rhode Island, R1 Entertainment, The Trinity Brewhouse Beer Garden, Grey Sail Brewing o...

Welcome back to The Roots Report Podcast, presented by Motif magazine. In this episode, our host John Fuzek talks with local singer and songwriter Dave Rabinow. We would like to take this opportunity to thank our sponsors The Parlour in Providence Rhode Island, R1 Entertainment, The Trinity Brewhouse Beer Garden, Grey Sail Brewing of Rhode Island, and SE Microphones.

Welcome back to The Roots Report Podcast, presented by Motif magazine. In this episode, our host John Fuzek talks with Author, Humorist, and Radio Personality Garrison Keillor. We would like to take this opportunity to thank our sponsors The Parlour in Providence Rhode Island, R1 Entertainment, The Trinity Brewhouse Beer Garden, Grey Sail Brewing of Rhode Island, and SE Microphones.