Jack Hues talks about his new solo album “Primitif,” including the music on the album, influences on the work, the Canterbury sound, upcoming re-releases from Wang Chung, and much more.
Interviews
David Clayton-Thomas/”Say Somethin'”
David Clayton-Thomas (former longtime lead singer in Blood, Sweat & Tears) talks about his March, 2020, album “Say Somethin’“, writing songs about society, the gun violence situation in the United States, creating music in the studio, and more.
Anita Pointer/The Pointer Sisters
Anita Pointer talked about her new book “Fairytale: The Pointer Sisters’ Family Story,” co-authored with her brother Fritz. She talks about putting the book together, stories of her family, and the music of The Pointer Sisters (Luc is joined by Scorch from sister station 92.9 The X):
Tom Gimbel/Foreigner
Tom Gimbel, multi-instrumentalist with Foreigner, talked about his quarter-century with the group, playing the music of the band, the talent of Mick Jones, and much more (the band will be at Treasure Island Resort & Casino on March 13th):
Sérgio Mendes/”In the Key of Joy”
Sérgio Mendes discusses his February, 2020, album “In The Key Of Joy,” the new documentary “Sérgio Mendes: In the Key of Joy,” his musical collaborators, Brazilian music, and more.
Tommy Roe/”2020 Vision”
Luc chatted with Tommy Roe about his new EP “2020 Vision”, his “Revisted” series (new recordings and takes on his songs), and his songwriting.
Dave Adler/Steely Dane: The Ultimate Steely Dan Tribute
Luc chatted with Dave Adler of Steely Dane: The Ultimate Steely Dan Tribute, ahead of their show on Saturday, February 1st at the Jamf Theatre at Pablo Center in Eau Claire. Adler talks about how Steely Dane and their formation, the music of Steely Dan, and what makes that band’s music special.
Dr. Anton Armstrong/St. Olaf Choir
Dr. Anton Armstrong, Conductor of the St. Olaf Choir from St. Olaf College in Northfield, MN, discusses their 2020 National Winter Tour — including a stop at Pablo Center At The Confluence on Sunday, January 19th — as well as the evolution of the choir, how choral music affects modern society, and much more.
Steven P. Greenberg/”Funkytown Christmas”
Steven P. Greenberg — the writer and creative force behind “Funkytown” by Lipps Inc. — has a new Christmas version, and he chats about that, protecting the legacy of the song, and what has made it so popular over four decades.
Sarah Levy/”Big Christmas”
Sarah Levy, who stars in “Schitt’s Creek” on Pop TV, has a new Christmas song called “Big Christmas.” She talks about the song’s creation, the TV show, and her father: Eugene Levy. You can also listen to “Big Christmas” below the interview audio: