Watch this exclusive Mr. Media interview with Dan Washburn by clicking on the video player above! Dan Washburn is a country singer/songwriter with a great big ol’ voice and personality, a knack for catchphrases and an ever-present bit of whimsy in his delivery that brings a smile to my face whenever I hear... Continue Reading →
Michael Franks almost froze those popsicle toes! INTERVIEW
By Bob Andelman (Originally published October 4,1986) Michael Franks was in Columbus, Ohio when he heard that Ringo Starr had just recorded one of his tunes, “Monkey See – Monkey Do.” “I was on the road when the record came out,” the singer-songwriter recalls. “Somebody said, ‘One of your songs is on this Ringo... Continue Reading →
Cristy Lane sings One Day at a Time! 1985 INTERVIEW
Today's Guest: Cristy Lane, inspirational singer, One Day At A Time (NOTE: This interview with singer Cristy Lane was originally published on June 29, 1985. -- Bob Andelman) It sounds like perfect fodder for a TV movie of the week. A moderately successful country singer from East Peoria, Ill., is dissatisfied with the way the... Continue Reading →
Billy Idol still dancing with self after all the years! AUDIO INTERVIEW
Today's Guest: Billy Idol, rock star, "White Wedding," "Rebel Yell" (I was first introduced to the music of Billy Idol by my then-roommate, photographer Dennis Osborne, in the early 1980s. Dennis would bounce around the house to "Dancing with Myself" and it was hard to resist the song's infectious beat and lyrics. I... Continue Reading →
Stomp along with Swedish country singer Hicks! VIDEO INTERVIEW
Today's Guest: Hicks, country music singer, guitarist, performing two songs live: "99 Guns" and "Kiss You Like I Mean It" Watch this exclusive Mr. Media interview with Hicks by clicking on the video player above! Mr. Media is recorded live before a studio audience full of Nashville country music experts who want to... Continue Reading →
1279 Blues get best of Josh Alan Friedman at Sixty, Goddammit! VIDEO INTERVIEW
Today's Guest: Josh Alan Friedman, blues singer, guitarist, Sixty, Goddammit Watch this exclusive Mr. Media interview with Josh Alan Friedman by clicking on the video player above! Mr. Media is recorded live before a studio audience full of bad mothereffers in sheep’s clothing… in the NEW new media capital of the world… St.... Continue Reading →
1252 For The Captain and Tennille, one’s love wasn’t enough! VIDEO INTERVIEW
Today's Guest: Toni Tennille, singer, The Captain and Tennille, author, Toni Tennille: A Memoir Watch this exclusive Mr. Media interview with Toni Tennille by clicking on the video player above! Mr. Media is recorded live before a studio audience full of pop stars who won’t believe that drug and alcohol abuse is not... Continue Reading →
Shawn Mullins returns with songs of love and protest! VIDEO INTERVIEW, LIVE PERFORMANCE
Today's Guest: Shawn Mullins, singer, songwriter, "My Stupid Heart," "Lullabye" Watch this exclusive Mr. Media interview with Shawn Mullins by clicking on the video player above! Mr. Media is recorded live before a studio audience full of Shawn Mullins fans who don’t think there is anything wrong with the man’s heart… in the... Continue Reading →
In Mama’s Kitchen, Swedish country singer Hicks wants his fair share! INTERVIEW, PERFORMANCE
Today's Guest: Hicks, Swedish-based country music singer, performs two songs live, "Mama's Kitchen," "I Belong to You" Watch this exclusive Mr. Media interview with Swedish country singer Hicks by clicking on the video player above! Mr. Media is recorded live before a studio audience of Swedish country music singers who... aw heck, who... Continue Reading →
Singer Amy Rose is a naked, partyin’ redneck flirt! VIDEO INTERVIEW, LIVE PERFORMANCE
Today's Guest: Amy Rose, country singer, performs "Party Like A Redneck (Redneck Reunion)," "Show Up Naked and Bring Beer" Watch this exclusive Mr. Media interview with country singer Amy Rose, who performs her hit 'Party Like A Redneck (Redneck Reunion)' and her new single, 'Show Up Naked and Bring Beer,' by clicking on the... Continue Reading →