LA Radio Sessions: Recent Episodes
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LA Radio Sessions is a music based show that explores all areas of pop culture - through interviews, live performance & interactivity with the listener.
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"
Jon Wiley of Jon Tyler Wiley & the Virginia Choir joins Mike to talk about the band and the band's first album - "The Longing."
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.
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.
A Motor City culture clash with music and conversations from two Detroit icons - vintage "lost" interviews with Ted Nugent and John Sinclair
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.
Jennifer Corday discusses her roots, some of her tunes and the 2021 New Blues Festival with host Mike Stark and festival promoter Bill Grisolia.
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.
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/
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.
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".
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/
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Interview with Mark Knight about his new album (with the Unsung Heroes) called "Don't Kill The Cat".
In celebration of this May 19th show, a special edition of LARadio Sessions featuring these two blues greats - Dave Widow & Bernie Pearl.
40 years ago, on March 18, 1978, at the Ontario Motor Speedway , in Ontario, California, California Jam 2 drew an audience of 300,000 fans. In this special edition of LARadio Sessions, Mike Stark interviews several of the festival participants, including co-producer and stage announcer Don Branker, Ted Nugent and Jack Blades (of Night Ranger, Damn Yankees and Cal Jam act - Rubicon).....and yes, there is a real life story about a band that wasn't going to go on stage because the black jelly beans hadn't been removed from the multi-colored jelly beans. Listen, Download, Subscribe and share!
Nolan Stolz, author of "Experiencing Black Sabbath" discusses his book. Host Mike Stark picks some of his favorite Sabbath tunes for Nolan to spotlight in this two hour special.
Author and TV writer Lawrence H. Levy discusses his third book in a series - another Mary Handley Mystery - "Last Stop In Brooklyn".
Interview and music from two LA indie musicians - Chris Cruz & "Pooch" (from The Condors).
He's accomplished musician and a musical "ringmaster" that, over his career, has corralled the biggest names in music to play music together on his records. Dave Garfield is the guest for this extended edition of LARS.
Interview and performance from Shyy But Fly with South Side Slim on guitar. Special guest co-host: Bobby "the wheel" Barr.
Ani Snyder, Owner-Operator of Porque Uruguay Radio, talks about her life moving to Uruguay from the United States and developing a successful radio show there. LA Radio Sessions caught up with her during a recent visit to LA to begin her consultant duties on a film about her father - broadcasting icon, Tom Snyder.
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Interview with Michael Mills and Jesse Godoy from the Michael Mills Band. Bobby "The Wheel" Barr co-hosts this interview which is in support of the 2015 Long Beach New Blues Festival.
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LA Radio Sessions celebrates 10 years of "Half Past Two" with Tara, Max and David with an interview and performance
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A fascinating visit with rock photographer Kevin Estrada, whose photographs date back to the early 80's and include such acts as Van Halen, Bruce Springsteen, The Ramones, Nirvana, Motorhead, Black Sabbath and many others.
In this LA Radio Sessions EXTRA, Mike Stark speaks with Lee Ballinger, West Coast Editor of Rock & Rap Confidential & author of "Love & War", along with the John Safari, President & Co-founder of the Orange County Music League (http://ocmusicleague.com/). The discussion revolves around all of the business issues involved with being a musician in Southern California - from getting their own business in line to the pay to play issue. The panel also discusses the work that the OCML does in the community for the homeless and others in need.
Blues Jam and a discussion of the Blues with Bernie Pearl, Dave Widow and Joe Puerta (from Ambrosia)