Performing Arts Episodes

At only 27, Clay Melton , the Louisiana-born and Texas-based blues-rocker has already spent 14 years performing live. His powerfully raspy voice and wicked guitar licks leave no doubt he’s grown up in the school of barroom bl...

Heather Hutchison is the Amazon best-selling author of Holding On by Letting Go: A Memoir, and an award-winning singer/songwriter with four albums released to date. old with both heart-wrenching honesty and sharp whit, Holdin...

I recently had the pleasure of sitting down with Tyler and Garrett from the band Royal Sugar. It was a delight to get to know this talented duo and chat about pretty much everything under the sun. For more about …

Steve March Tormé, son of legendary singer-songwriter Mel Tormé and the stepson of well-known actor/comedian Hal March, is a talented entertainer in his own right. Since the late 1970s, he has been a successful singer, enter...

David Libert is more than a musician, and manager. He’s a talented, hard-working household name who worked with many along his unique journey from a kid in Jersey, to being a bandmate, and beyond. You can now ready about his …

As soloist and chamber musician, violinist Eva Szekely has concertized extensively throughout North America, Europe and South America. She has appeared in such cities as Boston, Milwaukee, Chicago, Prague, New York, St. Louis...

Today’s guest is Chris Impellitteri , guitarist, and founding member of the heavy metal rock band, Impellitteri . His virtuosic riffs make him a guitar hero, the melodies are full of energy. Be sure to check out their latest ...

It was a delight to catch up with one of my favorite people, musician and music librarian, Laura Gayle Green. We discuss a vast array of topics from her start, to the unique smell of books, and more in this …

Today's guest, pianist, Ana Nikolic, discusses a wide variety of topics, from her musical interests, to how different music education systems she's encountered happen to be. She also shares great insights, stories along the w...

Daniel Saenz joins the show to discuss his musical life from beginnings to the joys of being a professor. He also shares practice tips, resources, and so much more in this intimate interview. Cellist Daniel Saenz has performe...

Zia Blue, is a talented young singer/songwriter who recently had the opportunity to show her talent on American Idol. In this podcast episode, she shares her musical inspirations, struggles, discusses her experiences on Ameri...

Jim Rosokoff, aka Doctor Uke, is a retired Dermatologist. He loves music and sings, as well as plays the ukulele and runs the successful and very helpful resource, Doctor Uke website that provides song sheets for ukulele, as ...

Today's show features pianist, Emile Pandolfi . He delighted me with stories from working at a comedy club in California, to dispensing wisdom from his lengthy career, to fave books, and more. With more than half a billion st...

Mallory Harding, mezzo-soprano, and Artistic Director of New Moon Opera joins the show to discuss Biography Chicago-based mezzo-soprano Mallory Harding most recently performed with Haymarket Opera in their filmed production o...

Marc-André Teruel , is a talented double bass player out of Europe. Again and again, Marc-André Teruel pushes new boundaries and thus proves that his is a unique and exceptional talent. It is in January 2022 with the age of …