Today’s episode features a very special guest who has stood behind songwriters and artists for about forty-five years. He is “The Singer’s Producer” CHARLES WALLERT, and I was fortunate to spend an hour learning about his illustrious journey through the music business, which continues into the present day. Along the way, Charles has made many…

Today’s episode features a self-proclaimed troubadour who, though born and raised in Ireland, is a longtime resident of the Boston area.  He is songwriter/musician BOB BRADSHAW and he spent some time sharing his life and songwriting knowledge which was enhanced by the famed Berklee College of Music.  He and I talked in detail of his…

It’s always a great thrill to hear a talented band whose star is rising and starting to shine, and then getting to share that band by getting the story from one of its founding members. The blues-based group, SOUTHERN AVENUE, is born out of Memphis and raised lovingly by its guitar player and prominent songwriter…

I have the true pleasure of introducing you to a friend of mine who is a sound recording hero with a legion of technical skills. LENISE BENT is a professional engineer/mixer/editor and producer whose diverse skill set includes foreign dubbing and Foley for film. She is also an archivist, instructor, and consultant to musicians and…

Creative entrepreneur DON CHEREL is a jack of so many trades in the field of entertainment. He’s been behind the camera directing feature films and high profile commercials. He’s also been behind the microphone as an audio engineer and music producer. All the while, Don has been telling stories in some form, and this year…

The great GEOFFREY MARK returns to finish the conversation and to answer today’s musical questions: “Why did so many of the greatest composers write for Ethel Merman as well as for Fred Astaire? And why did they often want to keep writing songs with these two greats in mind?” Geoffrey does have some authority on…