Pat Healy
Evan Dando (Lemonheads) on Songwriting, Guitars, and Mrs. Robinson
Evan Dando has been releasing music for more than 30 years, reaching a commercial high point in the early and mid 90s with the Lemonheads albums “It’s a Shame about Ray” and “Come on Feel the Lemonheads.”
Red Sox and Patriots DJ TJ Connelly on Playing Music for the Masses
TJ Connelly is the DJ for the 2018 World Series Champs, the Boston Red Sox, the 2019 Super Bowl Champs, the New England Patriots, and more recently the Boston Bruins and the Boston Celtics. He got his start as a DJ at a comedy club!
Tony Trischka on Banjo, Pete Seeger, Steve Martin, and Springsteen
Tony Trischka’s list of collaborators includes Pete Seeger, Bela Fleck, Earl Scruggs, and Steve Martin and the Steep Canyon Rangers, so it’s no surprise that he has been called “perhaps the most influential banjo player in the roots music world.”
Darlene Love Talks Holidays, Phil Spector, and ‘20 Feet from Stardom’
Whether you know Darlene Love from her smash hit, “Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)” on the Phil Spector holiday album, or from her profile in the film, “20 Feet From Stardom,” this Rock & Roll Hall of Famer is a force to be reckoned with. She just turned 80, and she can still bring it, onstage! This 2018 interview with her is one for the ages.
Tanya Donelly on Belly, Breeders, and Throwing Muses
Tanya Donelly discusses her life in music, including her beginnings with Throwing Muses and the Breeders, and her major breakthrough with Belly, a band she’s currently enjoying a reunion with.
Ben Vaughn Talks Television Scoring, Production, and Songwriting
Ben Vaughn is best known for his work on That 70s Show, but he also has extensive experience in production and songwriting.
Andrew Joslyn Talks Violin, Orchestration, Macklemore, Money, and More
After a violin-heavy childhood, Andrew Joslyn ditched classical music and began scoring massive hits for Kesha, Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, and more.
Taj Mahal on Working with Howlin’ Wolf, Muddy Waters, the Rolling Stones, and More
Taj Mahal has spent his 50-year career bending genres to his own signature style. His work includes moving explorations in jazz, funk, reggae, country, rock ‘n’ roll, and more.
Marlon Williams on Finding American Country Music in New Zealand
In the US, you probably know Marlon Williams for his contribution to the “Wild Wild Country” soundtrack. But in New Zealand, you know him for his consistent output of great music since his teen years.
Gary Lucas on Playing with Captain Beefheart and Jeff Buckley
Gary Lucas is best known for playing with Captain Beefheart in the 1980s, and Jeff Buckley in the 1990s. But that’s only a fraction of his accomplishments.
