Feb 19, 2006
Interview with Big Pete PearsonDrew Verbis interviewed the King of Phoenix Blues, Big Pete Pearson. You'll hear how Big Pete is putting together a new and upcoming album and working with some of today's biggest music stars, like: Ike Turner, Joey DeFrancesco, Kid Ramos, Johnny Dyer, Bob Corritore and the Rhythm Room All-Stars and more. Plus, Drew uses this opportunity to listen to Big Pete talk about his life, influences, and memories in a candid interview.
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Jan 1, 2006
Interview with Jerry LawsonWe were joined on Blues and Beyond by special guest, Jerry Lawson, the great Soul singer, Rock-N-Roll Hall of Fame nominee, and founder of the legendary Persuasions. We were also joined in this interview by his wife and agent the wonderful, Julie Lawson - together we discussed Jerry's new project with the a capella group, Talk of the Town, from Northern California. We also discussed the making of Jerry's documentary, and his performance with Rod Stewart on the internationally televised Hurricane Katrina benefit.
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Nov 16, 2005
Sonorous Live in the StudioThe Phoenix Bohemian Fusion Jazz/Blues group Sonorous brought their entire band into the Blues and Beyond studios and performed live songs from their album "Something Like That." Plus the guys talked about their music, and lead singer Matt Yazzie introduced Drew to his instrument called a Horn Dog. Also, special vocalist Lonna Kelley joined the group on a live performance of "Whiskey Makes Me." Sonorous has a very unique sound that contains many elements of Jazz, Soul, and Blues but you could easily imagine hearing it in a Romanian Circus, or be the soundtrack for a roaming band of Gypsy's.
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Sep 11, 2005
Interview with Harold WinleyListen to Drew's candid interview with the last living member of the original R&B group the Clovers, and currently the bass and narrator for the Inkspots, Harold Winley. He joined us for the entire program and discussed his transition from the Clovers to the Inkspots, his reason for doing so, and his relationship with the original Inkspots members. Also, hear Harold's personal comments about his favorite music, Ray Charles, today's singers, and much more.
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Mar 17, 2005
Interview with Jerry LawsonOnce again, Jerry Lawson, the founder and former lead singer of the Persuasions, joined us in studio and shared with Drew his heartfelt feelings about what the Persuasions have meant to him, and how he wants them to be remembered in history. Jerry also commented about the controversy over the tribute that he and the Persuasions recorded for Dr. Martin Luther King. You'll hear some new solo material from Jerry, as well as his funny comments about karaoke singing and American Idol.
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Feb 27, 2005
Interview with BB KingThis was one of Blues and Beyond's greatest programs! The King of the Blues returned to Blues and Beyond for a candid conversation with Drew about growing old, his newest recording projects, the passing of Ray Charles, and his upcoming tour schedule.
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Nov 7, 2004
Interview with Richard BucknerYou can find his music in the Folk or Blues section of your local music store, but his base is largely alternative rock fans. Buckner is a talented songrwritter who often releases albums filled with slow, dark, deep, and personal material. He's a highly regarded songwriter who is currently living in Brooklyn, via Austin. Go Beyond, with this candid interview with Richard Buckner.
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Aug 1, 2004
Interview with Jerry LawsonThis was an amazing time in the studio with Jerry Lawson. He stopped by the Blues and Beyond studios to update the fans on his projects with two groups, Talk of the Town, and Cold Shott and the Hurricane Horns. Also, Jerry talked about his arrangement to travel to Russia and sing with the Moscow Philharmonic Orchestra. And of course, Jerry breaks into song without warning throughout the entire interview.
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May 2, 2004
Interview with Lou PrideLou Pride's silky R&B voice found its way to Blues and Beyond, and he had a lot of interesting things to talk about. Like his professional relationship with Curtis Mayfield, his roots on the windy North side of Chicago with his pastor, the Reverend E.J. Cole (Nat King Cole's father), and much more. Plus, Lou gave a little advice for those going through a tuff time in life.
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Aug 10, 2003
Interview with JJ Grey of MofroJJ Grey stopped by the studio to talk to Drew about his recent success with his group Mofro. The core of Mofro is rooted in the swamp lands of Northern Florida, but as we learn in this interview the band is very diverse with players from France, Britain, and Australia. JJ Grey talked about the challenge of signing with a record label, his early influences, and touring with the likes of Ben Harper, BB King, and Galactica.
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