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Jukebox the Ghost Interview

Chris — Tue, 16 Nov 2010 02:59:38 +0000

I had the chance to chat with the fine young men in Jukebox the Ghost. We talked after their sound check and prior to them opening for BNL at Tarrytown Music Hall.

We cover questions from my Twitter followers, the best sandwich place in Philly, THE Terminator Jacket, Pleasantville (the movie), Angry Birds and much more.

[audio:http://dc235.4shared.com/download/MNTIgNqR/Jukebox_the_Ghost_Interview_11.mp3]download

Jukebox the Ghost website
Jukebox the Ghost on Twitter

Meiko solo

Chris — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 15:22:16 +0000

Meiko outside of The Living Room

I am a fan of Meiko. A big fan. It happened many years ago (2007) when I got a cd in the mail from her manager Mike Savage. I opened the mailer and of course the first thing you notice is that Meiko is quite striking and very cute. Never a bad thing. I put the cd in the player and bam…I heard good things. I know this cd is good (PS find it and buy it please) and I heard future growth and potential. I find Mike’s number on the business card that he included with the cd and call him immediately. That doesn’t happen often. It happened with Meiko. It should happen with you. You get to hear the good stuff now but you know that she has so much more to give you.

Did I mention I’m a fan?

I got a Facebook message from Mike saying that Meiko was in town and decided to do a quick, one off solo show. Would I like to come? Hell Yeah. Coach and I drive in to The Living Room to listen to Meiko and her guitar. I’ve seen her before at The Living Room and it’s a good space for her. (See Coach’s review too)

The show was to start at 8 but like a good rock n roll star she started a wee bit late. Good thing too as we as good rock n roll concert goers were a wee bit late. Sometimes life just works out.

So after her set she heads to the front bar to mingle and sell her cd to the crowd. I ask for a few moments of her life for a quick interview. She says yes. Hear my chat with Meiko here.

It ends with a quick picture (see above), good to see you’s and a hug. Any night that starts with live music via Meiko and ends with a hug from Meiko is a good night. It was a very good night.

Now go buy her cd if for no other reason than my selfish want of hearing more Meiko music. Please. Thank you.

Also if you are interested in listening I have a “radio concert” she did for Next in 2007
[audio:http://dc245.4shared.com/download/7BCjDdeZ/Next_Concert_with_Meiko.mp3]download

Happy Hour at Q

Chris — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 14:36:38 +0000

We had another brilliant and fun Happy Hour at Q in Port Chester. A big thanks to Jeff and Jen and everyone else at Q for being wondrous hosts. Mostly I need to thank everyone that came out last night. I love our music loving community. I hope you had a good time too or if you missed this one you can make another. I think we’ll have another one.

You weren’t there? A few things you missed.

3 great performers: Jay Wright, Zap and the Naturals, Daria Musk
Talking music and looking over everyone’s CD mix
The story about how Andrew got his first Uke. It involved a caribou and the Philippines
Daria covering The Jackson 5 and James Brown
Bruce’s amazing guitar solos
Cookies from Cookie Mama and make sure to visit her in the food section
Breaking down my interviewing skills with KT Tunstall
Chris getting a PJ album with a surprise inside (the playlist of Kate’s first PJ show)
Kate Snow dancing on the bar Coyote Ugly Style

Looks like Daria has over-taken Ten Feet Deep as the Next house band. What up guys?

Chat with Taylor of Dawes

Chris — Fri, 21 May 2010 18:58:19 +0000

Abby and Taylor at Acme

You have to hear these guys sing. In the current world of autotune and singers that can’t sing you need to experience Dawes. They have a wonderful great throwback, so-cal vibe. Plus they are good guys. Did I mention that they can sing?

I got a chance to sit with Taylor of Dawes after their Peak Performance taping at Acme Recording Studios. We talked about pre-show rituals, urinal etiquette, dream live show line-up, the Craig Ferguson taping and MORE
Listen to the Tweetmic Interview.

Dawes Website
Dawes on Facebook
Dawes on Myspace

Tweetmic interview with Ten Feet Deep

Chris — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 15:03:16 +0000

2 of 4 Ten Feet Deep

Guess who stopped by at the NEXT Mix CD exchange happy hour at Q Restaurant last night? Ten Feet Deep. I pull out the iPhone, fire up Tweetmic and chat. We talk about the Super Bowl, Ads, Going Pants free, their new CD and more. You can listen to it here.

Thanks guys

Ten Feet Deep on Facebook
Ten Feet Deep website

Interview with Grant Lee Phillips

Chris — Sun, 10 Jan 2010 14:11:35 +0000

I was lucky enough to chat with singer/songwriter extraordinaire Grant Lee Phillips. He was on a very interesting bill (which included an entertaining Jeff Daniels) at Manhattan’s City Winery.

It was my first visit to the City Winery and I was impressed. It would make a great date night – Hint Hint. Visually speaking it’s quite impressive and the sound is pristine. Oh and guys visit the bathroom for “a little boy visit.”

Grant Lee Phillips had just finished sound checking and took a few moments to chat with me. We talked about various topics and he was an incredibly warm, interesting and friendly interview.

We chat about goals of 2010, His little girl’s favorite tunes, His favorite place on Earth, 10,000 hours, Little Moon, Grant Lee Buffalo, the future of music and more.

Listen to the Tweetmic Interview with Grant Lee Phillips(13:11)

Follow Grant Lee Phillips on Twitter

or visit Grant Lee Phillips Website