Joe Kelley | Musicians Reveal Podcast

Musicians Reveal with Joe Kelley

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Since 1982, Musicians Reveal with Joe Kelley has spotlighted iconic and rising artists in funk, soul, R&B, and Prince’s musical family. From its roots on NPR affiliate WVOF 88.5 FM to its thriving YouTube channel (17.2k subscribers, 8.1 Million views), the show delivers soulful, in-depth interviews with legends and unsung pioneers alike.🎤 Hosted by Veteran music host and interviewer Joe Kelley, the show has featured:Rock & Roll Hall of Famers & Grammy winnersLarry Graham, Mavis Staples, Patrice Rushen, Victor Wooten, Cyndi LauperMembers of Prince’s Revolution, New Power Generation, The Time,...

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Jul 7, 2026

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Episodes

Saxophone Dreams: Johnny Ferreira's Journey from Punk to Rock Royalty 05.01.2022

International touring and recording artist  Johnny Ferreira  combines style and boundless energy in his performances throughout Europe, United States, and Canada. His infatuation with the saxophone began late in high school when he was 17. “ It was the sound that attracted me ,” he recalls. “ It’s the instrument that closest resembles the human voice .” By 19, he was wailing on the sax....

Bay Area Producer/Drummer PC Munoz Brings That California Funk 04.01.2022

PC Muñoz is an American recording artist, drummer, and producer in the contemporary classical, funk, pop, and experimental genres. He is based in the San Francisco Bay Area. He has collaborated with Jackson Browne, Ingrid Chavez. Matt “Dr” Fink of Prince and the Revolution, Scott Amendola and others.  http://www.pcmunoz.com  http://www.joekelleyradio.com

Cleveland P. Jones Captivating Soulful Voice 03.01.2022

It's rare for the world to experience artistry that is so genuine, so heartfelt...so captivating. Welcome to the world of singer/songwriter, Cleveland P. Jones. He is the true embodiment of soul and jazz. When asked about his future in the music industry, he stated “my mission is longevity, not instant fame. I’ve learned by example and experience not to rush a good thing." This native of...

Connecticut Band Swivels Hips Brings The Funk 31.12.2021

Swivel Hips is a R&B/Funk band from Connecticut. They have opened up for The Neville Brothers and Meshell Ndegeocello. Their amazing concerts are not to be missed. "Musicians Reveal with Joe Kelley" Podcast welcomed drummer Deb Piccolo and guitarist/lead vocalist Dawn Lozefski to the studio for a fun and in-depth conversation. www.swivelhips.com https://www.musiciansreveal.com

World Fusion Musician and TV Host Derrik Jordan 30.12.2021

World fusion musician and TV host Derrik Jordan joined us for an in-depth conversation. The Vermont based Derrik Jordan composes World Fusion and World Fusion/Classical music for orchestra, chamber groups, TV and film and loves to bring musicians and cultures together. Derrick also hosts and produces the award-winning TV show The World Fusion Show produced at BCT...

Chops N Soul Bring Old School Funk With New Record 28.12.2021

Amazing honor to have Chops N Soul for an in-depth interview and music special. The band is comprised of Chops Horns' Dave Watson and Darryl Dixon, and singer/producer Soul Joel Parisien. These musicians are so well-respected in the music business. Chops Horns were the horn section for Sugar Hill Records and they have toured/recorded with Alicia Keys, P-Funk, Sting, Rolling Stone, Bob Dylan, Mia F...

NYC Powerhouse Singer/Songwriter Amy Douglas Interview 27.12.2021

New York City’s Amy Douglas has made her reputation across the worlds of house and disco with her distinctive voice and stellar songwriting ability; she has become the “go to” for providing powerhouse vocals and killer hooks. Following features with everyone from Juan MacLean to Treasure Fingers, Amy has since worked with such artists as Luke Solomon, The Crooked Man, and Horse Meat Disco. Recentl...

Expert Handicapper Bill Kelley Previews Breeders Cup 2017 23.12.2021

We were joined by expert handicapper Bill Kelley to preview Breeders Cup 2017 at Del Mar. Bill Kelley's expertise and horse racing knowledge are well-respected all through the industry. He specializes in the New York, Southern California, Hong Kong, Florida and Kentucky circuits. Originally aired October 30th 2017 www.joekelleyradio.com

Minneapolis Band Smart Mouth's Brian Gallagher And Julius Collins 15.11.2021

Minneapolis legendary musicians the late great Brian Gallagher (saxophone) and Julius Collins (vocals) were members of a dynamite funk and roll band Smart Mouth . They stopped by "Musicians Reveal with Joe Kelley" to discuss Smart Mouth and their involvement in Prince and the NPG , Greazy Meal and more. https://www.reverbnation.com/smartmouth https://www.musiciansreveal.com

Oakland Hip Hop Poetry Soul Producer Bill Jackson 12.11.2021

Bill Jackson is an amazing producer from Oakland who also runs his independent label True Vibe Records. The Bay Area producer has given a huge spotlight on his records to indie artists in hip hop, spoken word and soul. www.trueviberecords.com

NYC Jazz Trio QB3 In-Studio Interview 28.09.2021

QB3 is Christopher “Root” Heinz (drums), Fred Gerantab (guitar) and Emek Rave (bass), 3 friends and like minds from Queens, New York. The trio’s collective ability to mix solid grooves and melodies with masterful improvisation has gained quite a bit of attention just about everywhere they’ve set foot. Combining groove, funk, jazzy lines and and electronically influenced beats, the group nods to ma...

Sister Funk Talks About Their "Gossip" CD 22.09.2021

Since 1999, Sister Funk, a 5-piece all female band has been performing on national level playing their fresh funky originals and some of the best pop/rock/dance covers of yesterday and today. This Connecticut band has been friends with Joe Kelley Radio for over 20 years. They have been booked as the opening act for well-known national artists like Kellie Pickler, ZZ Top, Salt-N-Pepa, Maceo Parker...

NYC Singer Marlon Saunders (Stevie Wonder, Bobby McFerrin) 20.09.2021

Marlon Saunders is an  American   singer ,  songwriter  and  record producer . Marlon teaches at Clive Davis Institute of Recorded Music at NYU, The New School of Jazz and Contemporary Music, The Seamless Voice and was a former professor of voice at  Berklee College of Music . Marlon has two solo recordings on his independent label, Black...

Kid Ginseng (DJ from Tom Tom Club) Visits The Studio 16.08.2021

Born in the Bahamas, 25% French American citizen has been mixing and scratching since 1997. Known for proper electro, he produces tracks, and runs the critically acclaimed Kraftjerkz label played by DJs such as I-F, Helena Hauff, Danny Daze, Nina Kraviz, Solvent etc. He has had releases on Lost Soul Enterprises, Basement Floor, Hip Hop Slam, and La La Land. He is also touring turntablist for legen...

Behind the Scenes with Grammy Winner Stephen Jay 20.07.2021

Join Joe Kelley as he welcomes the renowned bassist and multi-instrumentalist Stephen Jay, known for his work with "Weird Al" Yankovic and his impressive solo career. Stephen discusses his recent double album releases, "El Natural Seven" and "Spontaneous Symmetry," highlighting the unique blend of world influences and innovative polyrhythmic grooves that define his music. With a career that includ...

Jennifer Yax and Courtney C. Patty East Coast Tour Visit 21.06.2021

Courtney C. Patty and Jennifer Yax were on an East Coast tour and were kind enough to visit the "Musicians Reveal with Joe Kelley" podcast studios. Listen as Joe Kelley finds out all about these two amazing singer-songwriters.

Jay Double You! Discusses Funk and His Time As Original Band Leader of Parlet 10.06.2021

Jay-Double-You!, a.k.a., James Wright, was born and raised in Detroit, Michigan.  He worked for several years in recording studios with the likes of producer Don Davis and artists’ Bernie Worrell; Johnnie Taylor; and George Clinton and his Parliament Funkadelic road show favorites, Parlet and Brides of Funkenstein. Most notably, Jay-Double-You! was the original band leader and drummer of Parl...

NYC Jazz Guitarist John Richard Talks About Coming Of Age 09.06.2021

NYC guitarist John Richard visited Joe Kelley Radio to talk about his CD "Coming Of Age". He delved heavily into his upbringing of his guitar playing in jazz, funk and rock. Recorded in August 2002

Zapp Member Bigg Robb Talks About The Real Funk 26.05.2021

Zapp band member Bigg Robb stopped by Joe Kelley Radio for an engaging interview. Bigg Robb talked about his solo career, touring as a member of Zapp, the legendary food backstage food fight between Prince and The Time, and Jerome Benton's influence on him.

The Red Hour Brooke R. Calder and Jason Hollis 28.04.2021

Brooke R. Calder and Jason Hollis of The Red Hour just visited the Joe Kelley Radio studios. The Minneapolis femme-forward darkwave duo recently released a seven track maxi-single of "Cracks". You can go to https://theredhour.bandcamp.com/releases to hear it.

French Jazz Pianist Laurent De Wilde 20.04.2021

Internationally renowned jazz pianist, Laurent de Wilde has been described as an exciting and passionate musician. Born in the United States in 1960, de Wilde spent his formative years (1964 to 1983) in France where he was immersed in French culture, music and literature eventually studying philosophy at the “Ecole Normale Supérieure” in Paris. Returning to the United States on a scholarship to fu...

John Falzone and John Rosito Multiple Sclerosis Special 16.04.2021

John Falzone and John Rosito have been great friends to the "Musicians Reveal with Joe Kelley" podcast. John Falzone has Multiple Sclerosis and has been a tireless advocate and fundraiser to hlep fighting this disease. John Rosito is a childhood friend of John Falzone and has always joined his friend in MS endeavors.

Bassist Robin Duhe (Frankie Beverly and Maze) Interview 15.04.2021

Bay Area native Robin Duhe laid down the bass line as a key member of the San Francisco soul group Maze Featuring Frankie Beverly for more than thirty years. During that run, the quiet-storm specialists released ten gold albums, and scored No. 1 R&B hits with “Back in Stride,” “Can’t Get Over You,” “Love Is the Key” and others. Duhe launched a successful solo career in 2004, with a sound that...

Smooth Jazz Group Airborne Trio Interview 14.04.2021

Airborne is a multi-cultural Contemporary Jazz group based from New Haven, CT USA. Formed in the 1980s Airborne celebrates years of recording projects, jazz festivals, jazz concerts, city and community events, corporate and private functions, educational workshops and residences, and clubs. The members have toured across the World. Airborne has many Award Winning and Chart Topping CD’s and has rec...

R&B Singer Drew (Process and the Doo Rags, Rick James) 10.04.2021

Singer-songwriter and producer Drew hails from Buffalo New York and was away from the industry for about 8 years. He got his start in the business as choreographer for CBS recording artist 'Process & the Doo Rags', a spin off group put together by Rick James. After teaming up with his brother 'Levi Ruffin',(band leader for Rick James and the Stone City Band), Jason Taylor (Tru Croox Entertainm...

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