Saturday, February 26, 2022

LA Radio Sessions: An hour with singer/songwriter Marlon Hoffman

Marlon Hoffman is with us for an hour of conversation and music. We discuss his journey in music and his latest two album project - "Live At The Village Vol. 1 & 2"

Thursday, February 24, 2022

LA Radio Sessions: Jon Tyler Wiley & His Virginia Choir

 Jon Wiley of Jon Tyler Wiley & the Virginia Choir joins Mike to talk about the band and the band's first album - "The Longing."

LA Radio Sessions - "It's Not A Rumour - a rock and roll journey through life and Alzheimer's"

This time we travel the rock 'n roll journey of Freddy Moore, front man for the LA 80's "new wave" band the Nu-Kats.

From his midwestern roots to his current health challenges, Mike discusses the new book - "It's Not A Rumour" A Rock and Roll journey through life and Alzheimer's" - with Freddy's wife Renee Schyjer - penned by Freddy with the help of Shannon Nale Guyton. Integrated into the interview you'll hear from Freddy himself, from previous LA Radio Sessions interviews, relaying some stories that later found their way into the book. You'll also hear his music from the time period, along with some "live" performances done from those past interview sessions.

LA Radio Sessions - KFI's Mo Kelly and Dylanfest"s Andy & Renee

Radio Waves co-host Richard Wagoner and Mike talk to KFI AM 640's Mo'Kelly. We talk about his show, the future of talk radio and how it felt to "go viral" after his infamous interview with Roger Stone. Then we catch up with Andy & Renee to talk about how it's been being a musician during the "covid experience", what's next for them and their plans for Andy & Renee's Dylanfest.

LA Radio Sessions - Detroit Culture Clash: Ted Nugent & John Sinclair

A Motor City culture clash with music and conversations from two Detroit icons - vintage "lost" interviews with Ted Nugent and John Sinclair

LA Radio Sessions - 50 Years with Dave Marsh

A celebration of music writer and Sirius/XM host Dave Marsh. A discussion about the three-week on-line conference, “Land of Hope and Dreams” (landofhopeanddreams.co) and some "Dave" clips from past interviews.

LA Radio Sessions - Jennifer Corday and the 2021 New Blues Festival

Jennifer Corday discusses her roots, some of her tunes and the 2021 New Blues Festival with host Mike Stark and festival promoter Bill Grisolia.

LA Radio Sessions - Tito Jackson and the 2021 New Blues Festival

Rock & Roll Hall of Famer, Tito Jackson (Jackson 5) discusses his Blues career and the 2021 New Blues Festival with host Mike Stark and festival promoter Bill Grisolia.

LA Radio Sessions - An hour with Elevado

This passionate duo's story is one of the most unique indie music stories out there today. Bradley Rhodes and Brent Shuttleworth are both veteran musicians, who developed a creative friendship while working to help Haitian school kids learn about music, as part of the Now I Play Along Too charity, put together by Brad's former band Melodime. Don't miss this hour of inspiration and empowerment! https://www.elevadomusic.com/

Thursday, February 10, 2022

LA Radio Sessions: An Hour With Thom Donovan

Thom Donovan is a singer/songwriter/guitarist/hired gun - and a super nice guy. Find out about all of these traits in this edition of LA Radio Sessions.

LA Radio Sessions: An Hour With Stephen Kellogg

Stephen Kellogg is “the best songwriter you're not listening to” and “the best live act you've never seen.” An overview of this wonderful artist with some of his best tunes and some stories - of family and a musical community that he has nurtured throughout his 20 plus years on the road and in the studio. https://www.stephenkellogg.com/

LA Radio Sessions: "Days Of A Dreamer" Mark Knight & the Unsung Heroes

 An hour visit with Mark Knight of Mark Knight & The Unsung Heroes, playing some cuts and talking about his new album "Days Of A Dreamer".

LA Radio Sessions: The Armoires "Incognito" Album

Christina Bulbenko & Rex Broome of Big Stir Records and founding members of The Armoires, have a new album. The story behind the making and marketing of this album is something you will want to check out. It shows us that record companies CAN be creative when there are folks with a lot of "heart and soul" at the helm.

Sunday, February 6, 2022

Friday, February 4, 2022

LA Radio Sessions: Singer/Songwriter Stephen Bishop & KABC talk show host John Phillips

Radio columnist, Richard Wagoner joins this week's show to talk about Larry King and the future of talk radio with KABC Radio's John Phillips. Then, singer/songwriter Stephen Bishop discusses his "Songs In The Rough", a coffee table book of early and rough drafts from some of music's most legendary songs.

LA Radio Sessions: ABC News Entertainment Reporter Bill Diehl

 As an anchor/reporter at ABC News Radio for almost five decades, Bill Diehl interviewed some of the biggest names in showbiz. By the early 1980s he was covering all the major award shows: the Oscars, Emmys, Grammys and Tonys. In this interview Diehl recalls memorable events and anecdotes from his broadcaster's journey, which began as a teenage DJ in Corning, N.Y., where his romance with radio was sparked.

LA Radio Sessions: James Preston Allen - "Apparitions: Ghosts On Pacific Avenue"

James Preston Allen, editor of San Pedro's Random Lengths News discusses his new album "Apparitions: Ghosts On Pacific Avenue".

We'll hear selected cuts from this collection of musical profiles of some of the characters that James has encountered over his 50 year residency in the little port community of San Pedro - a chunk of Los Angeles with a unique landscape and characters to match.

LA Radio Sessions: Introducing Big Stir Records

Music from the The Armoires, Plasticsoul, The Condors and Nick Frater Music, along with the saga of Christina Bulbenko & Rex Broome's journey from the struggles of their own band to now running a record label, magazine and concert promotion company - and the trials of keeping it all afloat in these times of Covid-19.