Louis Messina
Concert promoter for Taylor Swift, Ed Sheeran, George Strait, Kenny Chesney, Eric Church, the Lumineers... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 25, 2024•2 hr 11 min
The Bob Lefsetz Podcast
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Narada Michael Walden
He played with the Mahavishnu Orchestra. He co-wrote and produced "Freeway of Love" for Aretha Franklin and "How Will I Know" for Whitney Houston. And he tells a great story. Even if you're unfamiliar with Narada, you know his work, and you'll love listening to him. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 18, 2024•1 hr 34 min
Burton Cummings
We discuss the fake Guess Who, Burton's history and what he's up to now. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 11, 2024•1 hr 41 min
Stewart Copeland
Drummer for the Police. And more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 04, 2024•1 hr 31 min
Robin Green
Writer for "Rolling Stone" and executive producer for "The Sopranos" Robin Green wrote a great memoir, "The Only Girl." We discuss just that, being the only girl on the masthead at "Rolling Stone," and her path from Rhode Island to Hollywood and more See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 28, 2023•2 hr 42 min
John Scher
The first half is about concert promotion. The second half is about the Grateful Dead. I guarantee you will hear things you've never heard before. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 21, 2023•1 hr 56 min
Tony Visconti
Producer of T. Rex and David Bowie and this guy was SO good I was pinching myself throughout our conversation! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 14, 2023•2 hr 44 min
Ursus Magana and Raf Luzi
Ursus Magana and Raf Luzi are two of the three principals at 25/7 Media, which represents 58 acts and has 27 employees. Ursus was profiled in the "Wired" article entitled: "Watch This Guy Work, and You'll Finally Understand the TikTok Era." These two are experts in social media, in breaking acts, you'll want to listen, definitely. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 07, 2023•2 hr 8 min
Lucinda Williams
Singer/songwriter extraordinaire. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 30, 2023•2 hr 10 min
Simon Kirke
The drummer for Free and Bad Company. Simon tells a good story, you'll enjoy this. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 23, 2023•1 hr 51 min
Amy Spitalnick
Amy Spitalnick is CEO of the Jewish Council for Public Affairs. Before that she ran Integrity First for America and quarterbacked the lawsuit against the neo-Nazis in Charlottesville. We discuss antisemitism as well as the Charlottesville lawsuit. Amy is focused on community relations between Jews and others in support of a just and equal world. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 16, 2023•1 hr 52 min
Joan Baez
The legend. And the subject of the new documentary film "I Am a Noise." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 09, 2023•1 hr 6 min
Rob Price
Rob Price is the CEO of the School of Rock. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 02, 2023•1 hr 47 min
Lynn Goldsmith
Photographer Lynn Goldsmith has a new book about the E Street Band. We discuss Bruce and so much more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 26, 2023•2 hr 7 min
Keith Carlock
Drummer extraordinaire Keith Carlock has been Steely Dan's man on the skins for decades. Hear the story of how he made it from Mississippi to the big time! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 19, 2023•1 hr 28 min
Andy Wirth
Andy Wirth is CEO and cofounder (with Bode Miller) of Peak Skis. Wirth previously was the president and CEO of Squaw Valley Ski Holdings (parent company of what is now known as Palisades Tahoe), and before that he worked at Steamboat. Yes, we cover Peak skis and the ski industry, but also tune in to hear about Andy's skydiving accident in which his arm was nearly completely severed, as well as his history growing up in a military family, and fighting forest fires, and... See omnystudio.com/liste...
Oct 12, 2023•2 hr 47 min
David Sedaris
The one and only. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 05, 2023•1 hr 59 min
Jay Cooper
Nonagenarian entertainment attorney Jay Cooper is as wise, insightful and sharp as ever. Tune in to hear the story of a musician who became a lawyer and is as excited about the business today as he was yesterday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 28, 2023•1 hr 38 min
Jann Wenner
Mr. Rolling Stone. Jann has a new book of interviews entitled "The Masters." We discuss the artists and more. (Note: This was recorded on Monday September 11th, prior to the publication of the "New York Times" interview and the subsequent controversy.) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 21, 2023•2 hr
Aaron Neville
Aaron Neville has a new autobiography, "Tell It Like It Is," wherein he is brutally honest about his life...his drug use, his joyriding, his incarceration and his ultimate musical triumph. We delve into the highlights of Aaron's life here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 14, 2023•1 hr 28 min
Paul Shaffer
Mr. Showbiz. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 07, 2023•2 hr 1 min
Harvey Lisberg
Harvey Lisberg was the manager of Herman's Hermits, 10cc and more. Harvey tells a good story, you'll enjoy this. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 31, 2023•1 hr 59 min
Eric Johnson
Guitarist extraordinaire. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 24, 2023•1 hr 10 min
Grace Potter
Grace Potter has a new album, "Mother Road," inspired by her cross-country drives during Covid. From Waitsfield to Topanga, we cover it all! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 17, 2023•1 hr 58 min
Steve Ferrone
Drummer for Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, the Average White Band and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 10, 2023•2 hr 24 min
Bill Payne
Keyboardist extraordinaire Bill Payne is an original member of Little Feat, and has been a member of the Doobie Brothers and the String Cheese Incident too. Bill has written songs and recorded with a who's who of artists. This is his story. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 03, 2023•2 hr 7 min
Tim Leiweke
Tim Leiweke is Chairman and CEO of the Oak View Group, which builds and owns arenas and manages venues for others. We discuss the status of buildings and shows around the world, as well as Tim's history, from sports to concerts, hockey to basketball to Springsteen and Henley, from St. Louis to Los Angeles and AEG and then Toronto and Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment to OVG. No one is building more arenas than OVG. Which also has its hands in food, security, diversity and more. Tim and OVG r...
Jul 27, 2023•2 hr 17 min
Kevin Cronin
Mr. REO Speedwagon. Kevin is open and honest, he's your best friend. This is the entire story, from Illinois to leaving the band to "Hi Infidelity" to "Ozark." A great listen. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 20, 2023•2 hr 8 min
Jon Anderson
Of Yes. Need I say more? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 13, 2023•1 hr 41 min
Sammy Hagar
From Fontana to Montrose to Capitol to Geffen to Van Halen to Cabo to tequila and rum, we cover it all! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 06, 2023•2 hr 24 min
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