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Bob Lefsetz is the author of “The Lefsetz Letter.” Listen to his new podcast where he'll address the issues at the core of the music business, internet, and the world at large.

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United States

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Bob Lefsetz is the author of “The Lefsetz Letter.” Listen to his new podcast where he'll address the issues at the core of the music business, internet, and the world at large.

Twitter:

@Lefsetz

Language:

English


Episodes

Jed Weitzman

3/14/2024
Jed Weitzman is head of music at Logitix, he specializes in employing data to properly price tickets. We also talk about Jed's upbringing in Los Angeles as the scion of a legendary attorney and the stepson of a legendary actor, as well as his career in management and more. The Morrissey stories are priceless! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:01:58:32

Chris Robinson

3/7/2024
One of the last true rock stars. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:01:57:04

Dayna Frank

2/29/2024
Dayna Frank is CEO of First Avenue Productions. She's also the co-founder and first President of the Board of the National Independent Venue Association. We discuss her involvement in the passage of the Save Our Stages Act and the formulation of the new TICKET Act and the ins and outs of getting things accomplished in D.C. as well as concert promotion in the Twin Cities. Dayna is a powerhouse, she gets things done! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:01:36:42

Bottlerock

2/22/2024
Bottlerock is America's most upscale major festival. Based in Napa, the food is not the usual institutional fare, but served by restaurants from the area, never mind the wine... I talk with the three principals about the cost and perks of the various levels of ticketing, and then we dive deep into the history and finances of the festival. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:02:04:46

Peter Frampton

2/15/2024
Peter comes alive! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:02:35:12

Robert Fripp

2/8/2024
Mr. King Crimson. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:02:24:34

Christopher Cross

2/1/2024
I loved talking to this guy. He wrote songs, played in cover bands and then connected with a last chance demo tape. He's a fan, just like you and me. You're going to enjoy this. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:01:53:41

Louis Messina

1/25/2024
Concert promoter for Taylor Swift, Ed Sheeran, George Strait, Kenny Chesney, Eric Church, the Lumineers... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:02:10:43

Narada Michael Walden

1/18/2024
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.

Duration:01:34:10

Burton Cummings

1/11/2024
We discuss the fake Guess Who, Burton's history and what he's up to now. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:01:41:05

Stewart Copeland

1/4/2024
Drummer for the Police. And more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:01:30:41

Robin Green

12/28/2023
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.

Duration:02:42:27

John Scher

12/21/2023
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.

Duration:01:56:11

Tony Visconti

12/14/2023
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.

Duration:02:43:49

Ursus Magana and Raf Luzi

12/7/2023
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.

Duration:02:07:30

Lucinda Williams

11/30/2023
Singer/songwriter extraordinaire. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:02:10:11

Simon Kirke

11/23/2023
The drummer for Free and Bad Company. Simon tells a good story, you'll enjoy this. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:01:51:28

Amy Spitalnick

11/16/2023
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.

Duration:01:51:54

Joan Baez

11/9/2023
The legend. And the subject of the new documentary film "I Am a Noise." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:01:06:01

Rob Price

11/2/2023
Rob Price is the CEO of the School of Rock. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:01:47:29