Dean Olson’s own contributions to StrongWriter including interviews, music, and articles.
In today’s episode, a favorite singer-songwriter returns to the show and brings a familiar friend. MAIA SHARP, with her dog Louie hanging out in the room, discusses her latest album RECKLESS THOUGHTS. Along the way, we talked about Maia’s past relationships – both personal and creative – and I learned a little bit about her…
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One of my all-time favorite guests returns for another beautiful conversation. Recording artist and songwriter CINDY ALEXANDER always brings forth a thoughtful and positive outlook when she visits my show… and of course, she shares some brand new music. This time, I share four prominent tracks from her latest release ‘MESSY’ and get Cindy’s take…
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Full Interview with singer-songwriter BETH BOMBARA. This St. Louis-based recording artist released her latest album ‘IT ALL GOES UP’ on her birthday, and I wanted to celebrate and share the music. Beth and I also talked about songwriting and how she created the album with a handful of talented players lending a helping hand. And…
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Full interview with Willie Heath Neal and Kira Annalise – the husband & wife duo billed as The Waymores. Their newest album GREENER PASTURES is available now… Dean Olson StrongWriter On the Radio * Listen to Willie & Kira’s Interview with Dean! * Featured Guest: WILLIE HEATH NEAL & KIRA ANNALISE of The WAYMORES Photos…
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My interview with Northern California based singer-songwriter-performer KENNETH ROY. He is joined with his collaborator, producer and fellow multi-instrumentalist DANIEL “Doctor” RYMAN. We discuss Kenneth’s current singles from his album “CHAIRMAN” The title track is doing quite well in its current release complete with video. The three of us had a very informative extended chat…
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Seattle-based musician and songwriter IAN JONES returns to the show. A year and a half has passed since his latest album ‘THE EVERGREENS’ was released, and now we get to catch up with a brand new full length record ‘RESULTS NOT TYPICAL’. Check out the conversation with me and Ian as we explore some more…
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Full interview with songwriter and record producer KEITH THOMAS (Amy Grant – BeBe & CeCe Winans – Vanessa Williams) [Originally recorded 02-07-23) Dean Olson StrongWriter On the Radio * Listen to Keith’s Interview with Dean! * Featured Guest: KEITH THOMAS Songwriter / Record Producer Photos courtesy of KeithThomas.com ABOUT KEITH THOMAS LEGENDARY PRODUCER AND PROLIFIC…
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Full interview with outlaw country artist and songwriter BEAU NAIR [originally recorded 02-06-23] Dean Olson StrongWriter On the Radio * Listen to Beau Nair’s Interview with Dean! * StrongWriter On the Radio · StrongWriter On The Radio – Episode 281 “BEAU NAIR – Two Words: Watch Me!” *Radio Friendly Version*https://youtu.be/v72oMg8_CIo Featured Guest: BEAU NAIR Photos…
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This December’s only holiday themed episode gave me the opportunity to have an in-depth talk with a traditional stage entertainer, MARK MILOVATS. Dubbed “America’s Premier Showman,” this Pittsburgh native has devoted his career to uplifting audiences around the world with his live shows. Mark and I discussed these performances, which mostly happen to be Christmas-themed…
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Today marks the third visit of legendary Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame drummer DOUG “COSMO” CLIFFORD – a.k.a. founding member of Creedence Clearwater Revival – to my show. At the tender age of seventy-seven, Doug stills practices and sharpens his drum chops, even if his Parkinson’s condition limits his travels and actions. However, he…
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