https://www.bandstofans.com/enMusicCopyright Cris Cohenhttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/8c987336414b4d09696895797aba55ab.jpghttps://www.bandstofans.com/Mon, 06 Jul 2026 16:01:14 +0000Cris CohenCris Cohencris@bandstofans.comCris Cohen interviews professional musicians to get the stories behind every beat, chord, and lyric.trueepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jeff-marino-drummer-and-music-director-for-darius-rucker--72776900https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72776900Mon, 06 Jul 2026 15:59:36 +0000Cris CohenIn this interview with Jeff Marino, drummer and Music Director for Darius Rucker, we discuss how his relaxed power comes from economy of motion, a minimalist kit, and an obsession with feel. We also talk about the advice Kenny Aronoff gave him years...5573falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/paula-boggs--72678568https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72678568Wed, 24 Jun 2026 20:46:53 +0000Cris CohenPaula Boggs has always believed music should take you somewhere. On Sumatra, her new album with the Paula Boggs Band, she makes good on that promise — opening with Gregorian chant recorded at a Seattle cathedral and closing with a joyous civil rights...2273falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dan-wheetman-of-marley-s-ghost--71958173https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71958173Mon, 11 May 2026 15:03:11 +0000Cris CohenAfter 40 years together, the Southern California roots band Marley's Ghost shows no signs of slowing down — and their latest album proves it. Honky Tonk is a deep dive into the music that shaped them, featuring songs from Hank Williams, Waylon...2337falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-funeral-portrait-s-lee-jennings--71863508The Funeral Portrait's Lee Jennings on Arena Rock, the song “Dark Thoughts,” and Dealing with Sadness
After a year of spending 290 days on tour, the success of the album Suffocate City, and a lineup change, Lee Jennings of The Funeral Portrait has arrived at something rare: clarity. Recorded before their performance at the Lenovo Center in Raleigh, Jennings opens up about learning to stop running from hard emotions, why he's letting the fans own "Stay Weird," and how a decade of grinding finally gave the band both the songs and the stage presence for arenas.
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Bands To Fans: Grow your fan base in just one hour a month and never deal with social media again. ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71863508Mon, 04 May 2026 19:52:38 +0000Cris CohenThe Funeral Portrait's Lee Jennings on Arena Rock, the song “Dark Thoughts,” and Dealing with Sadness After a year of spending 290 days on tour, the success of the album Suffocate City, and a lineup change, Lee Jennings of The Funeral Portrait has...The Funeral Portrait's Lee Jennings on Arena Rock, the song “Dark Thoughts,” and Dealing with Sadness
After a year of spending 290 days on tour, the success of the album Suffocate City, and a lineup change, Lee Jennings of The Funeral Portrait has arrived at something rare: clarity. Recorded before their performance at the Lenovo Center in Raleigh, Jennings opens up about learning to stop running from hard emotions, why he's letting the fans own "Stay Weird," and how a decade of grinding finally gave the band both the songs and the stage presence for arenas.
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Bands To Fans: Grow your fan base in just one hour a month and never deal with social media again. ]]>1143falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/steve-gorman-of-the-black-crowes--71082945https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71082945Fri, 03 Apr 2026 13:36:48 +0000Cris CohenSteve Gorman spent nearly three decades providing the backbeat for one of rock’s most turbulent bands — and he’s got the memoir to prove it. In his book, “Hard to Handle,” the Black Crowes’ drummer laid bare the dysfunction, drama, and grind of life...3418falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dwight-nicole-on-love-loss-and-the-ferocious-heart-behind-their-new-album--70872608
Their new album is Day or Night.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70872608Wed, 25 Mar 2026 14:19:23 +0000Cris CohenIn this intimate and wide‑ranging conversation, musicians Dwight Ritcher and Nicole Nelson open up about the creative forces, personal histories, and emotional truths behind their new album. They reflect on apocalyptic imagery, artistic integrity, and...
Their new album is Day or Night.]]>2586bands,dwight,musicians,nicolefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/nili-brosh-on-crafting-eventide-retro-futures-inner-worlds--70628934https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70628934Fri, 13 Mar 2026 21:15:24 +0000Cris CohenGuitarist and composer Nili Brosh returns with Eventide, an album that blends retro‑modern synth textures, genre‑bending arrangements, and an unexpectedly emotional undercurrent. In this conversation, she opens up about writing away from the guitar,...1860falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/joel-ekelof-of-soen-finding-hope-in-the-darkness--69550449https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69550449Thu, 22 Jan 2026 20:16:32 +0000Cris CohenIn this illuminating conversation, Joel Ekelöf, vocalist of progressive metal band Soen, discusses the philosophy behind their album Reliance. From exploring the tension between darkness and hope to examining how technology shapes modern society,...1466falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/john-mccutcheon-and-tom-paxton-the-art-of-songwriting--69341531https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69341531Wed, 07 Jan 2026 14:52:04 +0000Cris CohenFolk music veterans John McCutcheon and Tom Paxton discuss their collaborative album "Together Again" with interviewer Cris Cohen. The conversation explores their songwriting philosophy of addressing macro issues through intimate personal stories,...4033falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/afton-wolfe-on-ophiuchus-astronomy-vulnerability-and-the-sacred-calling-of-art--68682504https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68682504Fri, 21 Nov 2025 18:45:09 +0000Cris CohenSinger-songwriter Afton Wolfe discusses his album "Ophiuchus," named after the 13th zodiac constellation. He explores themes of astronomy versus astrology, the balance between high concepts and intimate moments, vulnerability in songwriting, and...2875aftonwolfe,americana,indiemusic,interview,musicpodcast,nashvillemusic,ophiuchus,singersongwriter,songwritingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bernie-barlow-on-songwriting-singing-and-the-journey-of-an-artist--68569744https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68569744Fri, 14 Nov 2025 17:31:52 +0000Cris CohenSinger-songwriter Bernie Barlow opens up about her latest album "Walking Around This Town," sharing decades of wisdom from both lead and backing vocal work. In this in-depth conversation, Bernie discusses the craft of songwriting, the value of life...2713americanmusic,backingvocals,berniebarlow,indiemusic,livemusic,musicianlife,musicinterview,singersongwriter,songwriting,walkingaroundthistownfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cory-marks--68399883https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68399883Mon, 03 Nov 2025 14:55:54 +0000Cris CohenCory Marks doesn’t fit into boxes, and he’s not interested in starting now. The Canadian singer-songwriter has built a career on bridging the gap between country and rock, two genres that don’t always play well together in the industry’s carefully...2166falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lauri-ylonen-of-the-rasmus--68002980https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68002980Fri, 03 Oct 2025 17:56:20 +0000Cris CohenIn this interview, The Rasmus frontman Lauri Ylönen discusses the creative process behind the band’s album “Weirdo,” revealing how personal experiences fuel his songwriting… from the revenge-driven “Rest in Pieces” written at 3 a.m. after a friend’s...1723falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/legendary-dj-richard-blade--67879864https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67879864Wed, 24 Sep 2025 17:15:18 +0000Cris CohenIn this interview, legendary KROQ DJ Richard Blade reflects on the golden age of alternative radio, crediting program director Rick Carroll's music-first philosophy for creating the environment that made the station's DJ lineup so exceptional. That...1444falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/johnny-moeller-texas-headhunters--67746855https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67746855Sat, 13 Sep 2025 17:37:56 +0000Cris CohenWhen three seasoned Austin guitarists who grew up watching the same blues legends at legendary venues like Antone's and the Continental Club decide to collaborate, something special is bound to happen. That's exactly what occurred when Johnny...1928falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lawrence-gowan-of-styx-2025-interview--66976431

• Their new album, Circling From Above.
• When the listener is nervous to hear the new album because they loved the last album.
• The challenge of giving yourself only three days to write and record a song.
• The melody idea that would not leave him alone.
• Their continuing embrace of song vignettes.
• When the final version of a song is even better than the initial idea.
• Creating conflict and resolution within the span of one song.

]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66976431Mon, 14 Jul 2025 17:16:18 +0000Cris CohenI interviewed Lawrence Gowan of Styx. We discussed: - Their new album, Circling From Above. - When the listener is nervous to hear the new album because they loved the last album. - The challenge of giving yourself only three days to write and record...

• Their new album, Circling From Above.
• When the listener is nervous to hear the new album because they loved the last album.
• The challenge of giving yourself only three days to write and record a song.
• The melody idea that would not leave him alone.
• Their continuing embrace of song vignettes.
• When the final version of a song is even better than the initial idea.
• Creating conflict and resolution within the span of one song.

]]>2366falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/kenneth-nixon-of-framing-hanley--66550258

• Their new song, "Mean It".
• The influence of Walt Whitman's "The Poet's Purpose".
• The advantage of growing up across the street from the library.
• Developing song ideas through humming.
• Why he stepped away from music for a few years.
• Persevering despite how the social media / streaming companies work to prevent musicians from connecting with their fans

]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66550258Fri, 13 Jun 2025 16:08:32 +0000Cris Cohen“When I gravitated back to music, it was for the right reasons.” I interviewed Kenneth Nixon of Framing Hanley. We discussed: - Their new song, "Mean It". - The influence of Walt Whitman's "The Poet's Purpose". - The advantage of growing up across...

• Their new song, "Mean It".
• The influence of Walt Whitman's "The Poet's Purpose".
• The advantage of growing up across the street from the library.
• Developing song ideas through humming.
• Why he stepped away from music for a few years.
• Persevering despite how the social media / streaming companies work to prevent musicians from connecting with their fans

]]>2700falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/secret-monkey-weekend--66420206We discussed:
- Their new album, "Lemon Drop Hammer"
- Starting so young, how Ella and Lila have adapted their playing as they have physically grown
- The song "So Much Joy" and its gritty happiness
- The quirky, fun title track 
- The great lyric "walking between raindrops" 
- How the music community embraced them after their dad died 
- The job title I have never seen in album liner notes before
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66420206Fri, 06 Jun 2025 14:19:32 +0000Cris CohenI interviewed the band Secret Monkey Weekend -- Ella (bass), Lila (drums), Jefferson (guitar). From their bio - "Ella and Lila’s father Matt, a prominent area drummer who’d toured with Hüsker Dü’s Grant Hart, passed suddenly in 2012, when his...We discussed:
- Their new album, "Lemon Drop Hammer"
- Starting so young, how Ella and Lila have adapted their playing as they have physically grown
- The song "So Much Joy" and its gritty happiness
- The quirky, fun title track 
- The great lyric "walking between raindrops" 
- How the music community embraced them after their dad died 
- The job title I have never seen in album liner notes before
]]>2640falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-wandering-hearts--66123785

Deja Vu (We've All Been Here Before), their reimagining of the album by Crosby, Stills, Nash, and Young.

The rare thunderstorms that bookended their recording sessions in the California desert.

Veering away from the obvious choice of who should sing lead on a song.

And more.

]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66123785Fri, 16 May 2025 19:51:31 +0000Cris CohenI spoke with AJ Dean of The Wandering Hearts. We discussed: - Deja Vu (We've All Been Here Before), their reimagining of the album by Crosby, Stills, Nash, and Young. - The rare thunderstorms that bookended their recording sessions in the California...

Deja Vu (We've All Been Here Before), their reimagining of the album by Crosby, Stills, Nash, and Young.

The rare thunderstorms that bookended their recording sessions in the California desert.

Veering away from the obvious choice of who should sing lead on a song.

And more.

]]>2264falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sister-hazel--65725535- Their new album... Sand, Sea & Crash Debris
- Co-writing a song with Emerson Hart of Tonic
- Ken co-writing a song with his daughter 
- Which member of the band is "the unwriter"
- The songs "Hole In Your Life," "All Goes By So Fast," and "Lay Your Worry Down"
- And more ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65725535Fri, 25 Apr 2025 14:24:27 +0000Cris CohenI spoke with the band Sister Hazel, specifically Ken Block, Drew Copeland, Jett Beres, and Ryan Newell. (Drummer Mark Trojanowski was warming up because they were about to go on stage.) We discussed: - Their new album... Sand, Sea & Crash Debris -...- Their new album... Sand, Sea & Crash Debris
- Co-writing a song with Emerson Hart of Tonic
- Ken co-writing a song with his daughter 
- Which member of the band is "the unwriter"
- The songs "Hole In Your Life," "All Goes By So Fast," and "Lay Your Worry Down"
- And more ]]>1136falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/vulnerability-with-volume-kelsy-karter-interview-excerpt--65645240https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65645240Sun, 20 Apr 2025 22:42:03 +0000Cris CohenVulnerability with volume. Talking about the song "Wild" with Kelsy Karter.2414falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/matt-scannell-of-vertical-horizon-excerpt-the-echoes-of-angels-that-won-t-return--65643572https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65643572Sun, 20 Apr 2025 18:52:34 +0000Cris CohenTalking with Matt Scannell of Vertical Horizon about the song "Everything You Want" 162falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/peter-holsapple-and-the-face-of-68--65597820

• His new album, The Face of 68.
• "You want to kind of go for feral performances if you can. You want it to jump out of the grooves of the record."
• "There's the human jukebox that's running from the second I get up to the instant I fall asleep that I can't turn off."
• "It's got conversation that I'm having with him beyond the pale. I need that. I need to grieve somehow."
• And he proves he is an even a bigger music geek than I am.

]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65597820Wed, 16 Apr 2025 19:17:00 +0000Cris CohenI interviewed Peter Holsapple, best known for his bands The dB's and the Continental Drifters, as well as his work with groups like REM and Hootie and The Blowfish. Topics and pull quotes: - His new album, The Face of 68. - "You want to kind of go...

• His new album, The Face of 68.
• "You want to kind of go for feral performances if you can. You want it to jump out of the grooves of the record."
• "There's the human jukebox that's running from the second I get up to the instant I fall asleep that I can't turn off."
• "It's got conversation that I'm having with him beyond the pale. I need that. I need to grieve somehow."
• And he proves he is an even a bigger music geek than I am.

]]>3512falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jim-soni-sonefeld-of-hootie-and-the-blowfish--65485461
I spoke with Jim “Soni” Sonefeld of Hootie and The Blowfish. We discussed:

• His autobiography, “Swimming With the Blowfish: Hootie, Healing, And One Hell Of A Ride”.
• Overcoming his addictions.
• Writing about his tumultuous times in a way that did not let himself off the hook, but also did not harm his bandmates, friends, or family.
• The thrill and the pressure that comes with releasing one of the best selling debut albums of all time.
• Hearing the crowd at one of Darius Rucker’s solo concerts sing along to “Hold My Hand,” which Soni wrote.

]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65485461Wed, 09 Apr 2025 18:24:37 +0000Cris Cohen“Sometimes the moment that you think is the worst moment, the worst thing to happen, turns out to be, in hindsight, something that was necessary, maybe even profoundly a gift.” I spoke with Jim “Soni” Sonefeld of Hootie and The Blowfish. We...
I spoke with Jim “Soni” Sonefeld of Hootie and The Blowfish. We discussed:

• His autobiography, “Swimming With the Blowfish: Hootie, Healing, And One Hell Of A Ride”.
• Overcoming his addictions.
• Writing about his tumultuous times in a way that did not let himself off the hook, but also did not harm his bandmates, friends, or family.
• The thrill and the pressure that comes with releasing one of the best selling debut albums of all time.
• Hearing the crowd at one of Darius Rucker’s solo concerts sing along to “Hold My Hand,” which Soni wrote.

]]>2804falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/chris-berardo--64606848- His new album, Wilder All The Time
- Sequencing the song order so it mimics a live show
- "You are cheating yourself if you don't recognize the joy when it happens."
- Writing songs on the piano that are then played on guitar
- And more

Get the album

More interviews ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64606848Thu, 27 Feb 2025 16:29:41 +0000Cris CohenI interviewed Chris Berardo. We discussed: - His new album, Wilder All The Time - Sequencing the song order so it mimics a live show - "You are cheating yourself if you don't recognize the joy when it happens." - Writing songs on the piano that are...- His new album, Wilder All The Time
- Sequencing the song order so it mimics a live show
- "You are cheating yourself if you don't recognize the joy when it happens."
- Writing songs on the piano that are then played on guitar
- And more

Get the album

More interviews ]]>2069falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/alltheprettythings--64453902

Their album Prose

His hodgepodge methodology for collecting potential lyrics

Creating a song like "New Teeth," heavy rock that you can dance to

His pre-tour vocal workouts

The different extremes within the song "Carousel"

From the song “Teenage Lines” the lyric “How you were reaching for the stars again / and only pulling down the empty things that were sitting in between”

And more

]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64453902Wed, 19 Feb 2025 17:03:10 +0000Cris CohenI spoke with Logan Tabor of alltheprettythings. We discussed: - Their album Prose - His hodgepodge methodology for collecting potential lyrics - Creating a song like "New Teeth," heavy rock that you can dance to - His pre-tour vocal workouts - The...

Their album Prose

His hodgepodge methodology for collecting potential lyrics

Creating a song like "New Teeth," heavy rock that you can dance to

His pre-tour vocal workouts

The different extremes within the song "Carousel"

From the song “Teenage Lines” the lyric “How you were reaching for the stars again / and only pulling down the empty things that were sitting in between”

And more

]]>2172falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/blacklite-district--64234633- Their album You Can Do Better
- How they have adapted their tours to make things easier for their fans
- How getting sober has influenced his music and his lyric writing
- Being influenced by Black Sabbath but sounding very different from them
- And more

Blacklite District website: https://blacklitedistrict.net/ ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64234633Thu, 06 Feb 2025 20:13:22 +0000Cris CohenI interviewed Kyle Pfeiffer of Blacklite District. We discussed: - Their album You Can Do Better - How they have adapted their tours to make things easier for their fans - How getting sober has influenced his music and his lyric writing - Being...- Their album You Can Do Better
- How they have adapted their tours to make things easier for their fans
- How getting sober has influenced his music and his lyric writing
- Being influenced by Black Sabbath but sounding very different from them
- And more

Blacklite District website: https://blacklitedistrict.net/ ]]>2275falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/kelsy-karter-and-the-heroines--63687362

The new album by Kelsy Karter and The Heroines, Love Made Me Do It.

How the opening track, which sets the tone for the whole album, almost wasn't on the album at all.

Being influenced by Quentin Tarantino.

"I was in a Metaphorical mosh pit fighting for my place as a woman in rock music."

The first instrument this rocker learned to play was the flute.

And more.

]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63687362Tue, 14 Jan 2025 15:06:22 +0000Cris CohenI spoke with Kesly Karter. We discussed: - The new album by Kelsy Karter and The Heroines, Love Made Me Do It. - How the opening track, which sets the tone for the whole album, almost wasn't on the album at all. - Being influenced by Quentin...

The new album by Kelsy Karter and The Heroines, Love Made Me Do It.

How the opening track, which sets the tone for the whole album, almost wasn't on the album at all.

Being influenced by Quentin Tarantino.

"I was in a Metaphorical mosh pit fighting for my place as a woman in rock music."

The first instrument this rocker learned to play was the flute.

And more.

]]>2414bands,cohen,cris,interviews,karter,kelsy,musicianstruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ginny-luke--62815574- Her new album, Devil At My Heels
- Approaching the violin as another voice
- "I like being a bad bitch on stage."
- Covering Deep Purple's "Burn" with guitarist Nili Brosh
- And more
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62815574Tue, 19 Nov 2024 16:07:31 +0000Cris CohenI interviewed rock singer / violinist Ginny Luke. We discussed: - Her new album, Devil At My Heels - Approaching the violin as another voice - "I like being a bad bitch on stage." - Covering Deep Purple's "Burn" with guitarist Nili Brosh - And more- Her new album, Devil At My Heels
- Approaching the violin as another voice
- "I like being a bad bitch on stage."
- Covering Deep Purple's "Burn" with guitarist Nili Brosh
- And more
]]>1516falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/slaw--62692577- His debut album "Here I Come"
- The art of telling full stories in songs
- How he was influenced by everything from Motown to Bluegrass
- Learning to release your soul into your music
- And more
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62692577Mon, 11 Nov 2024 16:04:32 +0000Cris CohenI interviewed new artist Slaw. We discussed: - His debut album "Here I Come" - The art of telling full stories in songs - How he was influenced by everything from Motown to Bluegrass - Learning to release your soul into your music - And more- His debut album "Here I Come"
- The art of telling full stories in songs
- How he was influenced by everything from Motown to Bluegrass
- Learning to release your soul into your music
- And more
]]>1966falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-fabulous-thunderbirds-billy-gibbons-of-zz-top-payback-time--62466531https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62466531Tue, 22 Oct 2024 19:56:58 +0000Cris CohenWhat Kim Wilson of clients The Fabulous Thunderbirds said about Billy Gibbons of ZZ Top joining the Tbirds on their new song “Payback Time”.43falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/matt-scannell-of-vertical-horizon-part-2--62046835blog.bandstofans.net

Highlights from this conversation: - "There was a way that (Seinfeld) described the art of stand-up comedy that... I felt there were through lines to what we do." - "The tone that we want to set when we start a show is that we're in this together." - "The feeling I get when I walk on stage with Richard (Marx) is what I would imagine the other players on the Chicago Bulls felt like when they walked on the court with Michael Jordan." - We delve into the his lyric "Listen and wait for the echoes of angels that won't return". - "Go listen to 'Subdivisions' from the Signals record (Rush)… and maybe (first) read the lyrics. It's astoundingly great."]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62046835Fri, 20 Sep 2024 16:50:07 +0000Cris CohenPart 2 of my interview with Matt Scannell of Vertical Horizon. You can find Part 1...blog.bandstofans.net

Highlights from this conversation: - "There was a way that (Seinfeld) described the art of stand-up comedy that... I felt there were through lines to what we do." - "The tone that we want to set when we start a show is that we're in this together." - "The feeling I get when I walk on stage with Richard (Marx) is what I would imagine the other players on the Chicago Bulls felt like when they walked on the court with Michael Jordan." - We delve into the his lyric "Listen and wait for the echoes of angels that won't return". - "Go listen to 'Subdivisions' from the Signals record (Rush)… and maybe (first) read the lyrics. It's astoundingly great."]]>2818falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lawrence-gowan-of-styx--61117888https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61117888Thu, 22 Aug 2024 18:23:10 +0000Cris CohenJoin us for an in-depth interview with Lawrence Gowan of Styx as he shares insights on the band's iconic live performances, the story behind his spinning keyboard mishap, the creative process of song vignettes on albums like 'Crash of the Crown,'...2828gowan,styxfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/3-pairs-of-boots--60903338
Bands To Fans


I help professional musicians tell their stories.

Social media, eBooks, interviews, editing, co-writing]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60903338Fri, 02 Aug 2024 19:39:45 +0000Cris CohenI interviewed Laura Arias and Andrew Stern of the band 3 Pairs of Boots. We discussed: Being artists that do no fit neatly into a box or category / Their new album, Boot Scootin' (To be released 9/27/24) / Their songs "Dark Sun Rising" and "My...
Bands To Fans


I help professional musicians tell their stories.

Social media, eBooks, interviews, editing, co-writing]]>3134falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/steep-canyon-rangers-2024--60676313
Bands To Fans:

• Website: https://www.bandstofans.com/
• Blog: https://blog.bandstofans.net/
• Download our e-books: https://www.bandstofans.com/ebooks.html

]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60676313Fri, 12 Jul 2024 18:08:20 +0000Cris CohenI interviewed Barrett Smith and Graham Sharp of Steep Canyon Rangers. We discussed: Their album Morning Shift / The song "Ghost of Glasgow" / Their very collaborative songwriting and song recording process / The influence new member Aaron Burdett has...
Bands To Fans:

• Website: https://www.bandstofans.com/
• Blog: https://blog.bandstofans.net/
• Download our e-books: https://www.bandstofans.com/ebooks.html

]]>1821falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/peter-holsapple-of-the-db-s--60355571

The re-release of their influential debut album, Stands For deciBels.

How he has changed as a musician since the album was first released and how he is the same.

"Without The dB's I could not have gotten as far in this business we call music."

How growing up in Winston-Salem, NC influenced him as a rock musician.

The interesting guitar solo he did on the track “Judy”.

And more.

]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60355571Fri, 21 Jun 2024 13:05:01 +0000Cris CohenI interviewed Peter Holsapple of The dB's. We discussed: - The re-release of their influential debut album, Stands For deciBels. - How he has changed as a musician since the album was first released and how he is the same. - "Without The dB's I could...

The re-release of their influential debut album, Stands For deciBels.

How he has changed as a musician since the album was first released and how he is the same.

"Without The dB's I could not have gotten as far in this business we call music."

How growing up in Winston-Salem, NC influenced him as a rock musician.

The interesting guitar solo he did on the track “Judy”.

And more.

]]>2816falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dean-roland-of-collective-soul--60355552

• Their new album, Here To Eternity
• The decision to release a double album
• Recording at Elvis Presley's house in Palm Springs, CA
• Walking the line between exploring new territory and going off course
• And more

]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60355552Tue, 11 Jun 2024 23:50:33 +0000Cris CohenI interviewed Dean Roland of Collective Soul. We discussed: - Their new album, Here To Eternity - The decision to release a double album - Recording at Elvis Presley's house in Palm Springs, CA - Walking the line between exploring new territory and...

• Their new album, Here To Eternity
• The decision to release a double album
• Recording at Elvis Presley's house in Palm Springs, CA
• Walking the line between exploring new territory and going off course
• And more

]]>2238falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/stephanie-sammons--60115404- Her new album, "Time and Evolution"
- The challenge of being an empath and a songwriter
- Studying with Jonatha Brooke
- "I have a runnning list of interesting observations, things that move me, things that resonate with me"
- The lyric "I don't want to die, but I don't want to live like this"
- And more




]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60115404Tue, 21 May 2024 15:45:05 +0000Cris CohenI interviewed singer-songwriter Stephanie Sammons. We discussed: - Her new album, "Time and Evolution" - The challenge of being an empath and a songwriter - Studying with Jonatha Brooke - "I have a runnning list of interesting observations, things...- Her new album, "Time and Evolution"
- The challenge of being an empath and a songwriter
- Studying with Jonatha Brooke
- "I have a runnning list of interesting observations, things that move me, things that resonate with me"
- The lyric "I don't want to die, but I don't want to live like this"
- And more




]]>2653falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jm-stevens--59473215

• His new album, Nowhere To Land
• The lyric “I heard you sneaking in / Guess you forgot to WD40 the hinge” 
• The Gibson J45 guitar he wrote about in the song "Cherry Sunburst" 
• Also being the album producer and mixer 
• And more JM Stevens website: https://jmstevens.net/

]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59473215Mon, 15 Apr 2024 16:28:59 +0000Cris CohenI spoke with singer / songwriter JM Stevens. We discussed: - His new album, Nowhere To Land - The lyric “I heard you sneaking in / Guess you forgot to WD40 the hinge”  - The Gibson J45 guitar he wrote about in the song "Cherry Sunburst"  - Also being...

• His new album, Nowhere To Land
• The lyric “I heard you sneaking in / Guess you forgot to WD40 the hinge” 
• The Gibson J45 guitar he wrote about in the song "Cherry Sunburst" 
• Also being the album producer and mixer 
• And more JM Stevens website: https://jmstevens.net/

]]>2644falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/john-pierce-of-toto-in-person-in-raleigh-nc--58906861- How learning to play the drums has influenced his bass playing
- Playing with Toto drummer Shannon Forrest
- His quest to play less and make each note more meaningful
- Sessions with Huey Lewis, Mick Jagger, and Tom Petty
- Toto's "With A Little Help From My Friends" album
- And more]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58906861Sun, 03 Mar 2024 14:37:37 +0000Cris CohenI finally got to do an in-person interview with bassist John Pierce of Toto. We discussed: - How learning to play the drums has influenced his bass playing - Playing with Toto drummer Shannon Forrest - His quest to play less and make each note more...- How learning to play the drums has influenced his bass playing
- Playing with Toto drummer Shannon Forrest
- His quest to play less and make each note more meaningful
- Sessions with Huey Lewis, Mick Jagger, and Tom Petty
- Toto's "With A Little Help From My Friends" album
- And more]]>2964bands,bass,bassist,cohen,cris,guitar,john,musicians,pierce,totofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cassius-king-of-cassius-king-and-the-downtown-rulers--58789141- Their album "Last Call For The Blues"
- A dream 25 years in the making
- "A giving musician is always trying to make the song better without necessarily standing out."
- The wonderfully gritty song "Bettern Man Blues"
- How his offstage, behind-the-scenes work influences his on stage performance
- And more]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58789141Fri, 23 Feb 2024 14:00:02 +0000Cris CohenI interviewed Cassius King of Cassius King and The Downtown Rulers. We discussed: - Their album "Last Call For The Blues" - A dream 25 years in the making - "A giving musician is always trying to make the song better without necessarily standing out."...- Their album "Last Call For The Blues"
- A dream 25 years in the making
- "A giving musician is always trying to make the song better without necessarily standing out."
- The wonderfully gritty song "Bettern Man Blues"
- How his offstage, behind-the-scenes work influences his on stage performance
- And more]]>2021falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/excerpt-drummer-mike-portnoy-recording-songs-before-playing-them-live--58771430https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58771430Wed, 21 Feb 2024 23:22:40 +0000Cris CohenDrummer Mike Portnoy likes that they did not road test the new The Winery Dogs songs before recording them.110drummer,mike,portnoyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/will-mcbride-of-the-will-mcbride-group--58209098

• The new single, "Hit Song".
• Embracing irony in songwriting
• “I’m not a love song writer.”
• Opening for Styx
• The influence of Elvis Costello
• How he prefers a guitar tone that sings rather than growls
• And more

Bands To Fans
bandstofans.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58209098Fri, 05 Jan 2024 16:46:40 +0000Cris CohenCris Cohen interviews Will McBride of the Will McBride Group. They discuss: - The new single, "Hit Song". - Embracing irony in songwriting - “I’m not a love song writer.” - Opening for Styx - The influence of Elvis Costello - How he prefers a guitar...

• The new single, "Hit Song".
• Embracing irony in songwriting
• “I’m not a love song writer.”
• Opening for Styx
• The influence of Elvis Costello
• How he prefers a guitar tone that sings rather than growls
• And more

Bands To Fans
bandstofans.com]]>1690bands,cohen,cris,mcbride,musicians,willfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/john-mccutcheon--58003014

• His new album with Tom Paxton, "Together"
• Co-writing songs via Zoom
• Intertwining hope and heartbreak in the song "Ukrainian Now"
• Writing lighter tunes like "Same Old Crap"
• And more

bandstofans.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58003014Thu, 14 Dec 2023 01:34:59 +0000Cris CohenCris Cohen interviews John McCutcheon. They discussed: - His new album with Tom Paxton, "Together" - Co-writing songs via Zoom - Intertwining hope and heartbreak in the song "Ukrainian Now" - Writing lighter tunes like "Same Old Crap" - And more...

• His new album with Tom Paxton, "Together"
• Co-writing songs via Zoom
• Intertwining hope and heartbreak in the song "Ukrainian Now"
• Writing lighter tunes like "Same Old Crap"
• And more

bandstofans.com]]>2506bands,interviews,musicians,songwritersfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jake-shimabukuro--57665820

• His new album, "Grateful"
• Playing rock songs on the ukulele versus playing songs written for ukulele
• "Embrace being a lifelong learner"
• His cover of Creedence Clearwater Revival's "Have You Ever Seen The Rain?"
• The challenge of creating loops live during the concert
• And more

BandsToFans.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57665820Thu, 16 Nov 2023 14:58:28 +0000Cris CohenCris Cohen interviews ukulele virtuoso Jake Shimabukuro. They discuss: - His new album, "Grateful" - Playing rock songs on the ukulele versus playing songs written for ukulele - "Embrace being a lifelong learner" - His cover of Creedence Clearwater...

• His new album, "Grateful"
• Playing rock songs on the ukulele versus playing songs written for ukulele
• "Embrace being a lifelong learner"
• His cover of Creedence Clearwater Revival's "Have You Ever Seen The Rain?"
• The challenge of creating loops live during the concert
• And more

BandsToFans.com]]>2564bands,cohen,cris,jake,musicians,shimabukurofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/daniel-de-los-reyes-of-the-zac-brown-band--57636008

The album "The Comeback"

The song "Don't Let Your Heart"

Meshing with drummer Chris Fryar

Percussion instruments that resonate even when they play baseball stadiums

And more

Recorded January 27, 2023]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57636008Tue, 14 Nov 2023 23:31:42 +0000Cris CohenCris Cohen interviews percussionist Daniel de los Reyes of the Zac Brown Band. They discuss: - The album "The Comeback" - The song "Don't Let Your Heart" - Meshing with drummer Chris Fryar - Percussion instruments that resonate even when they play...

The album "The Comeback"

The song "Don't Let Your Heart"

Meshing with drummer Chris Fryar

Percussion instruments that resonate even when they play baseball stadiums

And more

Recorded January 27, 2023]]>4366band,bands,brown,cohen,cris,daniel,musicians,reyes,zacfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/danny-o-keefe--57621976

• Having his songs recorded by artists such as Elvis Presley, Waylon Jennings, Jackson Browne, and Alison Krauss
• How he can "feel sad songs coming before they even get to be songs."
• His new album, "Circular Turns"
• And more

Danny O'Keefe's website: https://dannyokeefe.com/
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]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57621976Mon, 13 Nov 2023 19:05:52 +0000Cris CohenCris Cohen interviews singer-songwriter Danny O'Keefe. They discuss: - Having his songs recorded by artists such as Elvis Presley, Waylon Jennings, Jackson Browne, and Alison Krauss - How he can "feel sad songs coming before they even get to be...

• Having his songs recorded by artists such as Elvis Presley, Waylon Jennings, Jackson Browne, and Alison Krauss
• How he can "feel sad songs coming before they even get to be songs."
• His new album, "Circular Turns"
• And more

Danny O'Keefe's website: https://dannyokeefe.com/
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]]>1892falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jett-beres-of-sister-hazel--54346286

The 20th anniversary of the album "Chasing Daylight"

Why this is his favorite Sister Hazel album

The song written in a hot tub

How the role of the bass in a song mirrors his role in the band

What he learned from getting a degree in Architecture that applies to his work as a musician

And more

Recorded February 10, 2023]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/54346286Tue, 13 Jun 2023 11:46:36 +0000Cris CohenI interviewed bassist Jett Beres of Sister Hazel. We discussed: - The 20th anniversary of the album "Chasing Daylight" - Why this is his favorite Sister Hazel album - The song written in a hot tub - How the role of the bass in a song mirrors his role...

The 20th anniversary of the album "Chasing Daylight"

Why this is his favorite Sister Hazel album

The song written in a hot tub

How the role of the bass in a song mirrors his role in the band

What he learned from getting a degree in Architecture that applies to his work as a musician

And more

Recorded February 10, 2023]]>2125bands,bassists,beres,cohen,cris,hazel,jett,musicians,sisterfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/billy-sheehan-of-talas--53477875

• The new Talas album, "1985"
• With live performing, "If you think, you stink."
• "Chaos on a leash"
• The two songs that made him pull his car to the side of road so he could listen more intently
• And more

Recorded October 2022

bandstofans.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53477875Sat, 08 Apr 2023 14:13:32 +0000Cris CohenCris Cohen interviews bassist Billy Sheehan. They discuss: - The new Talas album, "1985" - With live performing, "If you think, you stink." - "Chaos on a leash" - The two songs that made him pull his car to the side of road so he could listen more...

• The new Talas album, "1985"
• With live performing, "If you think, you stink."
• "Chaos on a leash"
• The two songs that made him pull his car to the side of road so he could listen more intently
• And more

Recorded October 2022

bandstofans.com]]>2672bands,bassists,billy,musicians,sheehan,talasfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dennis-diken-of-the-smithereens--53326210- Their new release, "The Lost Album"
- The emotional aspect of listening to the late Pat DiNizio singing on these tracks
- "Playing for the song is the best approach a musician can take."
- Being influenced by drummer Buddy Saltzman, best known for his work with the Four Seasons
- "It's like you are having a dialogue musically"
- And more

Interview recorded September of 2022]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53326210Fri, 24 Mar 2023 16:39:33 +0000Cris CohenCris Cohen interviews Dennis Diken of The Smithereens. They discuss: - Their new release, "The Lost Album" - The emotional aspect of listening to the late Pat DiNizio singing on these tracks - "Playing for the song is the best approach a musician can...- Their new release, "The Lost Album"
- The emotional aspect of listening to the late Pat DiNizio singing on these tracks
- "Playing for the song is the best approach a musician can take."
- Being influenced by drummer Buddy Saltzman, best known for his work with the Four Seasons
- "It's like you are having a dialogue musically"
- And more

Interview recorded September of 2022]]>2608falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mike-portnoy-of-the-winery-dogs--52504511

The new Winery Dogs album "III" (release date: 02/03/2023)

Playing with bassist Billy Sheehan

"Everybody in this band has chops for days, but it is not about flexing them at all times."

How his Winery Dogs drum kit is WAY scaled back compared to the ones he used with Dream Theater and Liquid Tension Experiment

And more

bandstofans.com
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52504511Sat, 21 Jan 2023 20:42:22 +0000Cris CohenCris Cohen interviews Mike Portnoy of The Winery Dogs. They discuss: - The new Winery Dogs album "III" (release date: 02/03/2023) - Playing with bassist Billy Sheehan - "Everybody in this band has chops for days, but it is not about flexing them at...

The new Winery Dogs album "III" (release date: 02/03/2023)

Playing with bassist Billy Sheehan

"Everybody in this band has chops for days, but it is not about flexing them at all times."

How his Winery Dogs drum kit is WAY scaled back compared to the ones he used with Dream Theater and Liquid Tension Experiment

And more

bandstofans.com
]]>1712bands,bandstofans,drummers,mikeportnoy,musicians,portnoy,thewinerydogsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lawrence-gowan-of-styx--52441477- "The beauty of a band is that it is the essence of a combined spirit."
- Styx's influence on Lawrence and his influence on Styx
- His onstage, theatrical sense of fun
- The special moment during a concert in Toronto performing one of his solo tunes with Styx
- The challenges and unexpected benefits of finishing the album "Crash Of The Crown" remotely
- His performance of Rush's "Limelight" in concert as a tribute to Neil Peart
- And more]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52441477Sat, 14 Jan 2023 16:36:02 +0000Cris CohenCris Cohen interviews Lawrence Gowan of Styx. They discuss: - "The beauty of a band is that it is the essence of a combined spirit." - Styx's influence on Lawrence and his influence on Styx - His onstage, theatrical sense of fun - The special moment...- "The beauty of a band is that it is the essence of a combined spirit."
- Styx's influence on Lawrence and his influence on Styx
- His onstage, theatrical sense of fun
- The special moment during a concert in Toronto performing one of his solo tunes with Styx
- The challenges and unexpected benefits of finishing the album "Crash Of The Crown" remotely
- His performance of Rush's "Limelight" in concert as a tribute to Neil Peart
- And more]]>2867bands,gowan,interviews,musicians,styxfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/drummer-sandy-gennaro-beat-the-odds--51718440- Surviving and thriving even in an environment as unstable as the music business
- Belief, Enthusiasm, Attitude, Tenacity, Service
- Applying the lessons of the book in the internet age
- And more]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51718440Fri, 28 Oct 2022 19:25:56 +0000Cris CohenCris Cohen talks with drummer Sandy Gennaro (Cyndi Lauper / Joan Jett) about his new book, "Beat The Odds (in Business & Life)". They discuss: - Surviving and thriving even in an environment as unstable as the music business - Belief, Enthusiasm,...- Surviving and thriving even in an environment as unstable as the music business
- Belief, Enthusiasm, Attitude, Tenacity, Service
- Applying the lessons of the book in the internet age
- And more]]>2773bands,drummer,interviews,musicianfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/graham-sharp-of-steep-canyon-rangers--51410570- The new song "Sweet Spot" and its serving as a sendoff for Woody
- Lyrics like "Too early to call / too late to call sober"
- Performing "Be Still Moses" with a symphony and Boyz II Men
- Meshing his banjo playing with Steve Martin's banjo playing (Yes, that Steve Martin)
- "Try to love your way through the hardest situations"
- And more]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51410570Wed, 28 Sep 2022 20:56:27 +0000Cris CohenCris Cohen interviews Graham Sharp of Steep Canyon Rangers. They discuss: - The new song "Sweet Spot" and its serving as a sendoff for Woody - Lyrics like "Too early to call / too late to call sober" - Performing "Be Still Moses" with a symphony...- The new song "Sweet Spot" and its serving as a sendoff for Woody
- Lyrics like "Too early to call / too late to call sober"
- Performing "Be Still Moses" with a symphony and Boyz II Men
- Meshing his banjo playing with Steve Martin's banjo playing (Yes, that Steve Martin)
- "Try to love your way through the hardest situations"
- And more]]>2563bands,bandstofans,canyon,cohen,cris,graham,musicians,rangers,sharp,steepfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/john-pierce-of-toto-checking-in-from-europe--51390239- Playing outdoor venues during record heat waves
- Songs that were not big in the US but that are huge in Europe
- He and Steve Lukather: Living out the dreams they had when they were kids
- And more
(recorded in July of 2022)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51390239Mon, 26 Sep 2022 21:22:43 +0000Cris CohenCris Cohen interviews John Pierce of Toto during the band's tour stop in France. They discuss: - Playing outdoor venues during record heat waves - Songs that were not big in the US but that are huge in Europe - He and Steve Lukather: Living out the...- Playing outdoor venues during record heat waves
- Songs that were not big in the US but that are huge in Europe
- He and Steve Lukather: Living out the dreams they had when they were kids
- And more
(recorded in July of 2022)]]>1945bassist,rock,totofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/barrett-smith-of-steep-canyon-rangers--51057932- What it is like to join this band as a new member
- How getting his Master of Arts degree in Counseling has altered the way he communicates in everyday life and as a musician
- Really committing himself to the bass after joining this band
- The challenges in covering James Taylor's "Sweet Baby James"
- And more]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51057932Sun, 28 Aug 2022 17:30:59 +0000Cris CohenCris Cohen interviews Barrett Smith of Steep Canyon Rangers. They discuss: - What it is like to join this band as a new member - How getting his Master of Arts degree in Counseling has altered the way he communicates in everyday life and as a...- What it is like to join this band as a new member
- How getting his Master of Arts degree in Counseling has altered the way he communicates in everyday life and as a musician
- Really committing himself to the bass after joining this band
- The challenges in covering James Taylor's "Sweet Baby James"
- And more]]>3381band,bands,bandstofans,bassist,criscohen,musician,musicians,steepcanyonrangersfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jason-adamo--50695396- The creation of the Brett Young song “Beautiful Believer”
- His New York subway singing education
- His song "Raleigh Nights"
- The allusions to his mother in both the songs and the artwork of his album "Looking Glass"
- And more]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50695396Sun, 24 Jul 2022 14:58:46 +0000Cris CohenCris Cohen interviews Jason Adamo. They discuss: - The creation of the Brett Young song “Beautiful Believer” - His New York subway singing education - His song "Raleigh Nights" - The allusions to his mother in both the songs and the artwork of his...- The creation of the Brett Young song “Beautiful Believer”
- His New York subway singing education
- His song "Raleigh Nights"
- The allusions to his mother in both the songs and the artwork of his album "Looking Glass"
- And more]]>2534bandstofans,jasonadamo,music,musicians,singers,songwritersfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/paige-king-johnson--50550473- That personal boundry you do not cross as a songwriter
- Being mentored by Pam Tillis
- Lessons learned from playing 150+ shows a year
- Her album "Honky Tonk Heart"
- Serving as the musical ambassador for the NC Department of Agriculture's "Got To Be NC" campaign
- And more]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50550473Tue, 12 Jul 2022 20:01:41 +0000Cris CohenCris Cohen interviews country artist Paige King Johnson. They discuss: - That personal boundry you do not cross as a songwriter - Being mentored by Pam Tillis - Lessons learned from playing 150+ shows a year - Her album "Honky Tonk Heart" -...- That personal boundry you do not cross as a songwriter
- Being mentored by Pam Tillis
- Lessons learned from playing 150+ shows a year
- Her album "Honky Tonk Heart"
- Serving as the musical ambassador for the NC Department of Agriculture's "Got To Be NC" campaign
- And more]]>1807country,countrymusic,musician,musiciansfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-doobie-brothers-tom-johnston-and-pat-simmons--50434693
6/29/2022


Cris Cohen interviews Tom Johnston and Pat Simmons of The Doobie Brothers. They discuss:
- Their new album, "Liberte"
- Their just released band autobiography, "Long Train Runnin'"
- The time Tom traded a guitar pick for a policeman's badge
- The different approach they took to songwriting on this album
- And more]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50434693Fri, 01 Jul 2022 14:32:47 +0000Cris CohenThe Doobie Brothers | Tom Johnston and Pat Simmons 6/29/2022 Cris Cohen interviews Tom Johnston and Pat Simmons of The Doobie Brothers. They discuss: - Their new album, "Liberte" - Their just released band autobiography, "Long Train...
6/29/2022


Cris Cohen interviews Tom Johnston and Pat Simmons of The Doobie Brothers. They discuss:
- Their new album, "Liberte"
- Their just released band autobiography, "Long Train Runnin'"
- The time Tom traded a guitar pick for a policeman's badge
- The different approach they took to songwriting on this album
- And more]]>2718doobiebros,doobiebrothers,patsimmons,tomjohnstontruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/michael-mcdermott-joan-jett-and-the-blackhearts-part-2--50395579https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50395579Tue, 28 Jun 2022 18:56:34 +0000Cris Cohen2058bands,drummer,drumming,joanjetttruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/michael-mcdermott-joan-jett-and-the-blackhearts-part-1--50176310- The new acoustic album, "Changeup"
- Delivering the drumming of classic songs like "Crimson and Clover" and "Bad Reputation" with just acoustic percussion
- What defines punk music
- And more]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50176310Sun, 12 Jun 2022 21:59:40 +0000Cris CohenPart 1 of my interview with Michael McDermott of Joan Jett and the Blackhearts is now up! We discussed: - The new acoustic album, "Changeup" - Delivering the drumming of classic songs like "Crimson and Clover" and "Bad Reputation" with just acoustic...- The new acoustic album, "Changeup"
- Delivering the drumming of classic songs like "Crimson and Clover" and "Bad Reputation" with just acoustic percussion
- What defines punk music
- And more]]>1895bands,drummer,joanjett,musiciantruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/doug-macmillan-the-connells--49343850- The band's new album, "Steadman's Wake."
- Their 20-year gap in between albums
- Being the lead singer but (often) not the songwriter
- And more]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49343850Wed, 06 Apr 2022 17:57:45 +0000Cris CohenCris Cohen interviews Doug MacMillan of The Connells. They discuss: - The band's new album, "Steadman's Wake." - Their 20-year gap in between albums - Being the lead singer but (often) not the songwriter - And more- The band's new album, "Steadman's Wake."
- Their 20-year gap in between albums
- Being the lead singer but (often) not the songwriter
- And more]]>2938band,connells,doug,macmillan,musiciansfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/john-pierce-of-toto--49127406- Prepping for the Toto tour
- The influence of the bass
- Adapting to diverse artists
- And more]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49127406Mon, 21 Mar 2022 00:56:19 +0000Cris CohenCris Cohen interviews bassist John Pierce, longtime member of Huey Lewis & The News and now a member of Toto. They discuss: - Prepping for the Toto tour - The influence of the bass - Adapting to diverse artists - And more- Prepping for the Toto tour
- The influence of the bass
- Adapting to diverse artists
- And more]]>2518falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/john-mcfee-the-doobie-brothers--40283560- Being a multi-instrumentalist
- The upcoming 50th anniversary tour with Michael McDonald
- What he learned from his work with Elvis Costello
- His intense work ethic
- And more

Recorded November 20, 2019 at the Durham Performing Arts Center in Durham, North Carolina

More interviews at https://www.bandstofans.com/interview-series.html

Bands To Fans: We help musicians tell their stories. Info about how you can hire us at https://www.bandstofans.com/social-media-mgmt.html]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40283560Wed, 12 Aug 2020 14:31:52 +0000Cris CohenCris Cohen interviews John McFee of The Doobie Brothers. They discuss: - Being a multi-instrumentalist - The upcoming 50th anniversary tour with Michael McDonald - What he learned from his work with Elvis Costello - His intense work ethic - And more...- Being a multi-instrumentalist
- The upcoming 50th anniversary tour with Michael McDonald
- What he learned from his work with Elvis Costello
- His intense work ethic
- And more

Recorded November 20, 2019 at the Durham Performing Arts Center in Durham, North Carolina

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