Artist Interviews & Performances: Recent Episodes
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Jim "Soni" Sonefeld has been the drummer for Hootie & The Blowfish since 1989. He wrote the group's first big hit "Hold My Hand" from their debut album "Cracked Rear View".
That first album went on to sell over 21 million copies. The band was never again able to match that achievement and after years of touring and less successful follow up albums, Sonefeld found himself addicted to drugs and alcohol.
After a divorce and remarriage (to one of his bandmate's ex-wife), he got sober, started recording solo music and wrote a book, "Swimming With The Blowfish : Hootie, Healing And One Hell Of A Ride". He also just released the solo EP "Remember Tomorrow".
Both the book and the EP can be found here.
Although they never officially broke up, Hootie & The Blowfish reunited for a new album and tour in 2019 and continue to perform together and host charity events.
Jim Sonefeld talked to Dave O'Brien on 99.5 The Mountain KQMT Denver about his amazing life and career.
Collective Soul just released their 11th studio album, "Vibrating" and played at Mission Ballroom in Denver on August 14th.
The band has been together since the early 1990's and has maintained largely the same lineup over almost 30 years.
Will Turpin, who has played bass for Collective Soul since 1992, first started working with lead singer Ed Roland at a recording studio owned by Turpin's father in their Georgia hometown.
He talked with Dave O'Brien on 99.5 The Mountain KQMT Denver about the new album, the history of the band, the massive success of the song "Shine" and the changing landscape of "alternative" music that was coming out of Georgia and the southeast in the early 90's.
Photo credit: David Abbott
Lt. Joe Kenda spent 23 years with the Colorado Springs Police Department, eventually leading the Homicide Division. His team had a solve rate of 92%, among the highest in the country.
For 9 seasons he shared details of some of those cases on "Homicide Hunter : Lt. Joe Kenda" on Investigation Discovery and streaming on Discovery+. He also highlights cases from around the country on the new series "American Detective With Lt. Joe Kenda" also on Investigation Discovery and Discovery+.
Lt. Kenda returns to his Colorado Springs roots for the new feature length special "Homicide Hunter: Never Give Up" airing this Wednesday, August 17th on Investigation Discovery and streaming on Discovery+.
Lt. Kenda talked with Dave O'Brien on 99.5 The Mountain KQMT Denver about the special, the series and his incredible law enforcement career.
Photo Credit : Courtesy of Investigation Discovery
Comedian Jeff Foxworthy is coming to Bellco Theater in Denver with Jay Leno on Saturday, November 19th.
Tickets are available here.
The two comedians have been friends since the 80's when Leno helped Foxworthy land his first appearance on "The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson".
Since then, Foxworthy has released six comedy albums, dozens of books and comedy specials and has received multiple Emmy and Grammy nominations. He has starred in multiple TV Shows and co-created the hugely successful "Blue Collar Comedy Tour" with Larry The Cable Guy, Bill Engvall and Ron White.
He talked with Dave O'Brien on 99.5 The Mountain KQMT Denver about all of that plus about his early days starting out; the creation of the "You Might Be A Redneck......" empire and the incredibly unique collection of signed baseballs he owns.
Photo Credit: Getty Images/Rick Diamond/Staff
Great White is performing at The Venue in Denver this Saturday, July 30th. The Venue is located at 1451 Cortez St. near US 36 (Denver Boulder Turnpike) and N. Pecos St.
Tickets are available here.
Mark Kendall is the guitarist and founding member of Great White. He talked with Dave O'Brien on 99.5 The Mountain KQMT Denver about the history of the band including their early days in the LA music scene; about new lead singer Andrew Freeman and about the band's plans for the future.
Travel Channel Host Don WIldman of "Buried Worlds With Don Wildman" Talks with Dave O'Brien on 99.5 The Mountain KQMT Denver
Ziggy Marley talks with Dave O'Brien on 99.5 The Mountain (KQMT Denver) about the 75th anniversary of the birth of his late father Bob Marley.
Allie Hartwick chats with Colin Blunstone of The Zombies ahead of their September 20th performance in Denver.
An overview of Woodstock 50: Back to the Garden, the most comprehensive Woodstock collection ever created.
Don Strasburg of the Mission Ballroom gives us all the details on Denver's newest concert venue.
Mike talks to Steve Perry about the inspiration behind his first album in well over 20 years, why he walked away from stardom, and the musical moment that changed his life as a kid!
Dan Hardee visits with Romero, who will be playing Freedom Fest on Saturday, June 17, 2017.