The Paul Leslie Hour

#552 - Ruta Lee Returns Ruta Lee Returns to The Paul Leslie Hour . Actress, dancer, and now author Ruta Lee joins The Paul Leslie Hour to talk about her new book Consider Your Ass Kissed . It's an entertaining, funny, energizing and touching interview with one of Hollywood's beloved legends, the sensational Ruta Lee! You've seen her on screen in such films as "Seven Brides for Seven Brothers,...

#551 - Bob Fass The Bob Fass Interview is featured on The Paul Leslie Hour . Bob Fass is credited as being “The Father of Free-form FM Radio.” Not many radio presenters can say they have seen and heard first-hand what he has. Bob Fass has broadcast over the New York region for over 50 years. His radio program, Radio Unnameable was originally heard on WBAI in 1963, where it remains to this day. Bob...

#550 - Joe Nick Patoski The Joe Nick Patoski Interview is featured on The Paul Leslie Hour . Joe Nick Patoski is a writer, historian and Texan. Singer-songwriter Willie Nelson has captured the hearts and imaginations of generations. Our guest Joe Nick Patoski is the author of Willie Nelson: an Epic Life . He wrote this biography of Willie Nelson after conducting over 100 interviews with Willie Nel...

#549 - Ron Hargrave Ron Hargrave is a special guest on The Paul Leslie Hour . Our guest is Ron Hargrave , a renowned ukulele and banjolele player, songwriter, performer and recording artist. He has also worked as a boxer and actor. Hargrave has performed and recording under his own name and as Johnny Deerfield. His song "High School Confidential," appeared on the very first Jerry Lee Lew...

#548 - Lyle Lovett Lyle Lovett is a special guest on The Paul Leslie Hour ! He can best be defined as a great entertainer, singer, songwriter and humorist. Lyle Lovett is greatly respected as a concert performer. And his recording career has spanned 35 years and has resulted in 4 Grammy Awards. Lovett and his songs are iconic. Lyle Lovett drew inspiration from many of the great songwriters, and am...

#547 - Willis Alan Ramsey Willis Alan Ramsey is a special guest on The Paul Leslie Hour . I am ecstatic to present an exclusive interview with one of America's great troubadours. I've wanted to welcome him on the show for years. He's been called a cult legend. A singer-songwriter, concert performer and recording artist, Willis Alan Ramsey is here on The Paul Leslie Hour . A very influential artist...

#546 - G. E. Smith & LeRoy Bell G. E. Smith & LeRoy Bell are special guests on The Paul Leslie Hour . One of the splendid things about The Paul Leslie Hour is the opportunity to promote music that a wide variety of people would enjoy. G. E. Smith & LeRoy Bell have released a collaborative album, "Stoney Hill." You may be familiar with these artists. G. E. is a legendary guita...

#545 - Maia Sharp Maia Sharp is a special guest on The Paul Leslie Hour . Singer-songwriter, producer and recording artist Maia Sharp is about to release her new album "Mercy Rising." She joins The Paul Leslie Hour for an interview and even performs a few songs that will be on the record. Some of the best singers ever have recorded her work: Bonnie Raitt, Trisha Yearwood, Art Garfunkel,...

Episode Notes The John Sebastian Interview is featured on The Paul Leslie Hour. This interview was very exciting to conduct. It was recorded a number of years back at the Roswell Cultural Arts Center in Roswell, Georgia before a John Sebastian concert. John Sebastian is a founding member of The Lovin' Spoonful and an inductee in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. He's written some of the greatest son...

#543 - Bob Edwards The Bob Edwards interview is featured on The Paul Leslie Hour ! Bob Edwards has interviewed 50,000 people and counting in the fields of the Arts & Entertainment, Politics, Literature and Journalism.  His style of interviewing is more of a conversation and this fact has lead many iconic people to come back to him again and again. Bob Edwards is an inductee in the National Rad...

#542 - Brigitte DeMeyer Brigitte DeMeyer is a special guest on The Paul Leslie Hour . Brigitte DeMeyer has an authentic, powerful voice. A fabulous songwriter, an expressive performer and recording artist. She has a new album coming out, "Seeker," which she describes as a mix of poetry and soul. For those who aren't familiar with Brigitte DeMeyer, this interview is a warm and casual intr...

#541 - Natalie Goldberg Returns Natalie Goldberg returns to The Paul Leslie Hour . Joining us for a second time: the best-selling author Natalie Goldberg . She's written 15 books — everything from memoirs, collections of essays, poetry, writing books, and a novel. Her recent book is Three Simple Lines: A Writer's Pilgrimage into the Heart and Homeland of Haiku . This interview is an entertaining l...

#540 - Lauren Monroe Lauren Monroe is a special guest on The Paul Leslie Hour. Lauren Monroe is a singer-songwriter, musician and author whose work is intended to create a personal and authentic experience for her audience, promoting healing and personal growth, beyond just mere entertainment and listening pleasure. Her albums include Under the Wolf Moon, Big Love EP, The Freedom Sessions, Oneness...

#539 - Vince Melamed Vince Melamed is a special guest on The Paul Leslie Hour . He's a storied man and a multi-talent. Voice talent, keyboardist, hit songwriter and recording artist Vince Melamed dropped in on The Paul Leslie Hour for a most entertaining interview. Melamed has worked with the biggest acts in music: Bob Dylan, Jimmy Buffett, Eagles, Dan Fogelberg, Bobby Womack and more. He's also a...

#538 - Don McLean - Third Interview Don McLean's third interview on The Paul Leslie Hour ! Singer-songwriter, performing and recording artist Don McLean joins The Paul Leslie Hour with an exclusive interview. The classic album "American Pie" celebrates it's 50th year in 2021. McLean was first a guest back in 2011 to discuss the 40th anniversary of the album. He discusses the album, Ameri...

#537 - Matt Rollings Matt Rollings is a special guest on The Paul Leslie Hour . Pianist, record producer, songwriter, arranger and recording artist Matt Rollings is a masterful and innovative musician. This interview begins with a discussion of his work co-producing the new Willie Nelson record "That's Life," featuring Nelson's interpretations of songs made famous by Frank Sinatra. Rolli...

#536 - Frank Vignola Frank Vignola is a special guest on The Paul Leslie Hour ! Frank Vignola is one of the great American-born jazz guitarists out there. He has gained significant acclaim as a recording artist and performer, but also as a teacher. He's worked with so many of the giants of jazz: Bucky Pizzarelli, Eddy Davis, Gene Bertoncini, Ken Peplowski, Wynton Marsalis and Howard Alden. Vignola...

#535 - Buddy Morra The Buddy Morra Interview is featured on The Paul Leslie Hour . Buddy Morra was a retired talent manager who worked for the prestigious management firm Rollins & Joffe. Born in 1930, he passed away in 2019. Through the years he represented great talent like comedians David Letterman, Billy Crystal, Robin Williams and jazz guitarist John Pizzarelli. Needless to say, he had a...

#534 - The Amazing Kreskin Returns The Amazing Kreskin Returns to The Paul Leslie Hour ! The Amazing Kreskin , the iconic mentalist and entertainer is interviewed on The Paul Leslie Hour . There is much news on the Kreskin front. He's released a book that is a combination of text, photographs and fascinating (and amazing) comics. It's an entertaining look at the man, entitled "The Adventures...

#533 - T. G. Sheppard T. G. Sheppard is a special guest on The Paul Leslie Hour . Hit recording artist T. G. Sheppard is a seasoned veteran of the music business with 21 #1 hits. T. G.'s performances and recordings have gained great critical and fan acclaim. He is considered one of the top 100 country artists of all time. T. G. Sheppard dropped in on The Paul Leslie Hour to talk about his new sing...

#532 - Jenny Yates Jenny Yates is a special guest on The Paul Leslie Hour . Jenny Yates is an undeniable artist. An incomparable singer who is a pleasure to listen to and a magnificent songwriter. She's sung, performed and recorded her own music. Her album "Out of the Blue" has been well received. Yates is an award-winning hit songwriter. Many are aware of the hit song Garth Brooks recor...

#531 - Elliot Mintz Returns The second interview with Elliot Mintz is featured on The Paul Leslie Hour . This interview with Elliot Mintz was, in part, to document the launch of the official Elliot Mintz website: www.elliotmintz.com They say that Hans Lippershey was likely the inventor of the telescope. Hans brought us just a little closer to those magnificent stars that light up our nights. For a...

#530 - Te Kay The Te Kay Interview is featured on The Paul Leslie Hour . This interview with Te Kay was to document the launch of the official Elliot Mintz website: www.elliotmintz.com Allow us to introduce a digital artist and visionary. A man who sculpts with binary, paints with hues of electronic color and light, a man who brings sound and images to people globally. Meet Te Kay. The artist and...

#529 - Michael Levine The Michael Levine Interview is featured on The Paul Leslie Hour. This interview with Michael Levine was to document the launch of the official Elliot Mintz website: www.elliotmintz.com It isn’t the fine diamonds or the crystalline face of the watch that gets the job done. It is the unseen mechanism inside that functions. Publicists are an unseen mechanism that make the enter...

#528 - DJ Jim Ladd The DJ Jim Ladd interview is featured on The Paul Leslie Hour . This interview with DJ Jim Ladd was to document the launch of the official Elliot Mintz website: www.elliotmintz.com DJ Jim Ladd strikes a chord with the attuned ear. He has the ability to use songs like a painter uses a palette and the time he is on the air is a canvas. His perception isn’t the product of a commerc...