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We are often asked about set lists for past shows. This one is from 10000 Maniacs who performed in 2019. Songs listed: Like the Weather Trouble Me Ellen Across the Fields More than this What's the Matter Here Cherry Tree Pit Viper Our time in Eden Katrina's Fair Stockton Gala Days Because the Night Rainy Day Candy Everybody Wants Rose Hey Jack Kerouac Don't Talk/These are days

In 1973, six hundred thousand people gathered in Watkins Glen, New York to see The Grateful Dead, The Band and The Allman Brothers. Donna Swarthout was there and recalls her concert experience. We also chat about the numerous other memorable concerts she has attended over the years. (Some of her photos are incorporated into this video and yes, there is a picture of Donna and radio personality Wolfman Jack). If you have would like to share your concert memories with us, please let us know . . . . and keep on rockin!

Richard Solomon interviews Richard Taylor the owner of Moonshine Records at the time and was in the audience. We play some segments and reflect back on great music! To Meat Loaf - Thank you!

Meet the band "Spirits Republic" interviewed on WCWP 88.1 FM For more information on this Nashville music group, please visit: https://spiritsrepublicmusic.com/

Frank Carillo is a musician whose career has spanned decades. Along the way, he has played with George Harrison, Eric Clapton, and Petr Frampton. He has played with Golden Earring and has opened for Van Halen. In this episode we look back at vinyl records, 45s, record stores, radio (WMCA, WABC, WNEW, WLIR), and touring and performing in venues like CBGBs . If you love music from the classic rock era, this is a show for you!

GIANNI RUSSO has made a career of playing tough guys in movies. Although remembered most for his portrayal of Carlo Rizzi in “The Godfather”, his first acting job, his career has spanned over 40 films including such hits as The Freshman, Rush Hour, Any Given Sunday and Sea Biscuit as well as television roles in Kojak, The Rockford Files and Prison Break. In this riveting interview, we discuss his book: Hollywood Godfather: My Life in the Movies and the Mob For more information: https://www.giannirusso.com/

Did you know that Kerry toured with Marty Balin? You will hear some great stories from Kerry interviewed by Richard Solomon... and you will hear some great music! (Kerry actually played some live acoustic material in the studios of WCWP where this piece was recorded).

Mike Reilly of Pure Prairie League looks back at an incredible career (five decades) and look forward to the current 2019 tour.

Recognized as one of the most successful folk rock duos of the 70's, Brewer & Shipley have remained true to their original form throughout five decades. Constantly touring Brewer & Shipley could be found performing in such notable venues as; Carnegie Hall, The Bottom Line, The Troubadour, The Roxy, Keil Opera House, and Arrowhead Stadium. Because of their broad appeal, they became a favored support act for major tours, sharing the stage with a diverse list of artists, including: Elton John, The Eagles, Bruce Springsteen, Billy Joel, Bonnie Raitt, Electric Light Orchestra, Jethro Tull, Humble Pie, Ted Nugent and Black Sabbath among others. In 1979 after more than a decade of writing, traveling, and performing, Brewer and Shipley parted company to pursue personal interests. Michael Brewer continued to make music, recording a solo album for Full Moon Records entitled "Beauty Lies". This release featured guest artists such as Linda Ronstadt and J.D. Souther, and was produced by longtime friend Dan Fogelberg. Tom Shipley began working as a television producer/director, eventually forming his own production company (Tarkio Communications). He later founded the Oral History of The Ozarks Project, a not-profit organization producing documentaries about life in the Missouri Ozarks. In 1986, at the request of a Kansas City classic rock station the duo reunited for a concert to celebrate the stations first birthday. Unsure of what to expect having been out of the public eye for so long, the duo was overwhelmed as they walked on stage to over 10,000 cheering fans welcoming their return. Having come full circle from their days as staff songwriters living in Los Angeles, Brewer & Shipley began writing together again. Their first project? The soundtrack for one of Shipley's documentaries...the award winning, "Treehouse - An Ozark Story". In recent years, the duo has witnessed rejuvenated interest in their music, beginning with BMG's purchase of their catalog and subsequent re-issue of the critically acclaimed "Tarkio" release. This was soon followed by the inclusion of "One Toke Over The Line" on the "Fear And Loathing In Las Vegas Limited Edition 25th Anniversary CD" (Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville Rcds). The same song was later featured on the "Fear And Loathing In Las Vegas" motion picture soundtrack (Geffen Rcds.). In addition, the duo contribute guest vocals to their trademark song on "Hempilation II" (Capricorn Rcds.). Brewer & Shipley continue to tour and record regularly, having released 2 albums since reuniting - "Shanghai" and "Heartland.” Regarding Brewer & Shipley, Ron Sylvester (The Branson Note) wrote, "An actual group from the 70's still capable of making vital music...For a duo best remembered as 70's folkies, this is a solid blast into the present...undeniable proof these guys can still make evocative music". www.brewerandshipley.com

On her sultry and soulful debut EP What We Had, Rebecca draws from a fresh whirlwind of classic and contemporary influences. With every swaying breeze of her distinctive voice, the multi-talented artist makes each track an opportunity to dream, love and reminisce wistfully about beautiful times gone by. She weaves this laid back magic over old school soul.Renowned producer Jason Miles adds his retro sounds on the Fender Rhodes, Vox Continental and Wurlitzer. “I really appreciate the opportunity to work with Jason and so many incredible musicians in making the dream of recording my first full-fledged project. Their incredible musicianship and craftsmanship inspired me every time I was in the studio.” After opening the EP with a dreamy and sensual twist on Hoagy Carmichael’s rarely covered gem “Winter Moon,” Rebecca keeps the sense of traveling nostalgia going with “What We Had.” This lush and graceful look back at a joyful romance was penned by Rebecca, her father Dennis and guitarist Jonah Prendergast. Rebecca and Dennis also co-wrote the set’s other original “Feel Alive,” a charming declaration of love and how it changes the heart. Also included on the EP is Rebecca’s 2016 single of "Jet Samba,” marking the first time legendary Brazilian composer Marcos Valle’s 2005 instrumental hit was recorded as a vocal. The track received a 4 star review in the January issue of the United Kingdom's premier jazz publication, Jazz Journal. "Angel's vocal and her band's combined musicality masters the jazz samba and pop fusions perfectly…An expressive EP taster.”-Jason Balzarano "Whether I’m performing live or recording, I’ve always been driven by my desire to evoke a meaningful emotional response.It’s all about connecting with people and bringing them together to make them feel they’re not alone. Music has always been part of how I think and do things in my life, and moving forward, I simply want to touch these audiences with the stories I tell.” Paving the way for Rebecca’s emergence as an artist in her own right, the 22-year old singer performed gigs with her father’s band at NYC hotspots including The Iridium,The Metropolitan Room and Café Noctambulo. “My dad has had a huge impact on my taste musically. Growing up he would play Peggy Lee, Louis Armstrong, Ella Fitzgerald, Elvis and the Beatles on my car rides to school. I loved it all.” Rebecca recently graduated with a degree in Vocal Jazz Studies from Ithaca College. She credits her immersive studies with giving her the practical skills to develop her individually inspired style.

With a recording career that has continued to grow since the 1970s, Jim's songs have been recorded by artists as diverse as Mary Travers and Elmo (from Sesame Street) Jim joined the Navy in 1963. In 1968, he moved to New York City and started playing the coffeehouse circuit. He joined a band called The Good Earth. When Kama Sutra/Buddha records released "Songman" in 1971, The songs from "Songman" received steady airplay on WNEW-FM. "Simple Song" became an anthem for many listeners looking for some healing and gentleness. Jim’s second album "You'll Never Be Lonely with Me" followed the same year and produced some of Jim's most memorable songs. Soon after, Terry Cashman and Tommy West were brought in to produce Jim’s third album. Cashman and West had recently been very successful producing Jim Croce’s hit records. Jim got a new record deal with RCA and they were off and running. The resulting album, simply titled "Jim Dawson", is one of the classic albums in pop music history. Great songs, great singing, great production. The songs from this album still bring cheers at Jim's shows and you can always see lot's of fans singing along. During this time, Jim's popularity continued to grow and he sold out shows at the Bitter End, My Father’s Place and the Schaefer Music Festival in the NYC area. "Elephants in the Rain" was Jim’s fourth album (second on RCA) and was again produced by Cashman and West. A worthy follow up to the "Jim Dawson" album, "Elephants" introduced great new JD songs like "Rainy Sunday" that fans still request today. Today, Jim is performing regularly in the NYC area.

Carmine Appice is a world class rock drummer best known for his work with the Vanilla Fudge. He has also performed with Rod Stewart, King Kobra, and Beck, Bogert & Appice and has influenced numerous drummers over decades. https://www.carmineappice.net/ Check out his book, "The Ultimate Realistic Rock Drum Method."

Meet Roger Street Friedman who will be performing at My Father's Place May 30, 2019. This is the concert preview hosted by Richard Solomon on My Father's Place radio.

Gingerella will be performed at My Father's Place. Catch all the details right here in this concert announcement featuring Ginger and Les.

High energy rock artist Liza Colby will be performing on April 26, 2019 at My Father's Place. Hear the concert announcement with Liza Colby and host Richard Solomon. Expect an electrifying performance.

Award winning stand-up comedian, actor and playwright. Stevie has opened for Rob Schneider, Louie Anderson, Lisa Lampanelli, Bobby Collins, Bob Nelson, Uncle Floyd and more. A regular on the Long Island comedy scene. Recently, Stevie received rave reviews for his portrayal of Groucho Marx in a local theater production. Stevie also authored two One Man Shows and 12 plays. His full-length musical play "Vampires Suck, The Musical" was featured in an Off-Broadway theater. Many of his One-Act plays have been produced in NYC theaters. http://www.steviegb.com/

Ray Lambiase and Lanny Sichel arrived with acoustic guitars, stories and songs and played live in our radio studios. This is the way radio used to be - live and unfiltered and unedited.

This ia an interview of Bill Heller of the Rippingtons. The new album is entitled "Open Road." This is the official bio: Bill Heller, best known as the keyboard player for the legendary contemporary jazz group the Rippingtons, grew up in a very musical household on Long Island, NY. His Dad was a conductor (NYC Subway), and his Mom orchestrated all the activities around the house! From an early age, he and his two brothers were surrounded by family get-togethers filled with music. It wasn't long before he got into the act, playing accordion! Bill attended Fredonia State University, and received a degree in Music Education. Bill met Russ Freeman (leader of the Rippingtons) while recording at his studio in Colorado. Russ asked him to play on a few tracks that he was producing for his and Craig Chaquico's "Redwoods to the Rockies". His first Rippingtons recording was “Topaz”, back in 1998, and he began performing live with the band in March of 2001. Since then, Bill has co-produced all of Craig’s CDs, of which a few songs made it to the #1 position on the smooth jazz charts! Bill released his first effort as a solo artist Find the Way in 2014. The project contains 12 titles, all written and produced by Bill. This recording features performances by Jeff Kashiwa and Eric Marienthal, and three different rhythm sections. From the Rippingtons Dave Karasony-drums and Rico Belled-bass, Joel Rosenblatt-drums (Spyro Gyra, Blood Sweat & Tears, Bill Evans, Michel Camillo) and Dave Anderson-bass (Bill Evans, Art Garfunkel, Blood Sweat & Tears, Bob Baldwin), Frank Belluci-drums (Bucky Pizzarelli, Oz Noy, Rachel Z) and Jim Cammack-bass (Ahmad Jamal), also Carl Fischer-trumpet (Billy Joel, Maynard Ferguson), and Luis Bonilla-trombone (Diana Ross, Marc Anthony, Vanguard Jazz Orchestra). For the last ten years Bill has served as the Musical Director for the Long Island Hall of Fame awards shows. He provided arrangements and incidental music for these shows. The bands he assembled accompanied such acts as Daryl McDaniels of RUN-DMC, Kurtis Blow, Little Anthony and the Imperials, Gary US Bonds, Felix Cavaliere, The Lovin Spoonful, Charlie Daniels, Eddie Money, Steve Vai, Vince Giordano, and more. Some of the legends inducted at these shows have included Clive Davis, Ron Delsner, Lou Reed, Eddie Palmieri, Charles Koppelman, and Steven Van Zandt. Bill has produced recordings for jazz guitarists Steve Briody and Matt Marshak. He has also performed on Broadway for the shows Movin’ Out and Hot Feet!

If you appreciate part one of this in depth discussion, you will really enjoy this bonus feature. Happy listening!

Before Streaming, Podcasts, and Downloads, were 33 long play vinylrecords (with pops and scratches), 8 track tapes (with the hiss and the clicks in the middle of songs), cassettes and they were all found in record stores located everywhere as sole retail stores, chains and in Department stores. Scott Sheryl started in the record business in the 1970s and is still going strong today. Richard Solomon and Scott went into the studio and dusted off old editions of Billboard magazine and some great oldies to look at at an era that is now mostly historic.