Songwriting

StrongWriter On The Radio – Episode 282 “IAN JONES – We Slow Down, But Our Dreams Speed Up”

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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StrongWriter On The Radio – Episode 281 ”KEITH THOMAS – Passion and a Good Work Ethic Can Create Success”

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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StrongWriter On The Radio – Episode 280 “BEAU NAIR – Two Words: Watch Me!”

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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StrongWriter On The Radio – Episode 279 ”MARK MILOVATS – It’s The Most Wonderful Time Of My Life”

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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StrongWriter On The Radio – Episode 277 DOUG “COSMO” CLIFFORD – There’s California Gold In Cosmo’s Vault”

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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StrongWriter On The Radio – Episode 276 ”CONNIE HAN – Giving Voice To the Original Muse and the Masterpiece”

Enjoy this video version of my long-form interview with jazz pianist and composer, CONNIE HAN. This Los Angeles based artist is so much more than just another brilliant piano player. Connie is smart, a sci-fi fanatic, and a bit of a coffee snob. She designs her own clothes, composes brilliant music, and considers herself a…

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StrongWriter On The Radio – Episode 275 ”MICHAEL LOCKWOOD – Lions and Ghosts and Dreams, Oh My!”

Today’s episode features one of those guests that I truly enjoy – personally and artistically. As I explored the musical journey of MICHAEL LOCKWOOD, I felt as if he was sharing an old scrapbook that he recently discovered from the eighties. And I was intrigued, having lived musically through that era. Michael was the guitar…

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