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John Hall Part 2

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2022 24:38


Hudson Valley's favorite son, John Hall, reminisces about his days with rock group Orleans, as well as his time as Congressman from New York. He also discusses his new solo album, Reclaiming My Time, and the new Christmas album by Orleans, New Star Shining.

John Hall Part 1

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2022 46:08


Hudson Valley's favorite son, John Hall, reminisces about his days with rock group Orleans, as well as his time as Congressman from New York. He also discusses his new solo album, Reclaiming My Time, and the new Christmas album by Orleans, New Star Shining.

Doo-Wop Forever & a Day

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2022 33:09


The Rick Z Show celebrates its 100th episode by welcoming back Anthony Formisano, Richard Rainey, and Rich Zinnanti, 3 Doo Wop aficionados, to honor the most listened to episode thus far. Listen in as they go a bit deeper into the enigmatic world of Doo Wop. 

Dan D‘Elia

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2021 63:36


Drummer, producer Dan D'Elia talks about recording and performing music, including his extensive work with host Rick Z. Listen in as Dan recounts these experiences, as well as his plethora of diverse bands and projects. 

Tim Wilkie

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2021 37:09


Rick interviews mythic Hudson Valley songwriter Timothy Wilkie. They reminisce about their time together playing music and discuss Tim's foray into the world of art and novel writing. 

Ray Wilson

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2021 37:12


Manager, concert producer, and much more, Ray Wilson has worked with the likes of such notable legends as Michael Jackson, Madonna, Sting, and Don Mclean. He is also responsible for presenting some of New York's best concert series. Ray's humor and zeal are matched only by his sheer enthusiasm for music itself. 

Dr. Bruce Milner

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2021 46:14


Who says dentists can't rock? Dr. Bruce Milner, keyboardist for late 60's pop sensation Every Mother's Son, entertains with his singing and songs. Bruce discusses his short but memorable career in music and his long career as popular dentist in Woodstock, NY. 

Peter O'Brien

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2021 33:33


Peter O'Brien has earned a reputation as one of the premier drummers in the Hudson Valley. His impeccable technique and versatility has scored him the drum set with legendary local band Orleans, as well as with the regions best jazz and funk bands.

Jon "Bermuda" Schwartz - Part 2

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2021 36:41


If you think "Bermuda" Schwartz is a funny name, consider the man that bestowed it upon him, his boss, "Weird Al" Yankovic. Jon discusses his 40+ years as drummer for "Weird Al" as well as his personal collection of photos of the iconic artist recently published in his new book Black & White & Weird All Over. 

Jon "Bermuda" Schwartz - Part 1

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2021 48:00


If you think "Bermuda" Schwartz is a funny name, consider the man that bestowed it upon him, his boss, "Weird Al" Yankovic. Jon discusses his 40+ years as drummer for "Weird Al" as well as his personal collection of photos of the iconic artist recently published in his new book Black & White & Weird All Over. 

Jack DePietro

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2021 39:30


Singer, songwriter, and author, Jack DePietro, discusses his long career as a musician and recording artist. His intriguing new book, Life Behind Bars, details his experiences with musical luminaries, and much more.

Bethany Beardslee

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2021 32:05


Singer Bethany Beardslee walks that fine line between classical and jazz, and traditional and experimental. Ms. Beardslee has performed in some of the country's most prestigious venues, singing works by such preeminent composers as Milton Babbitt and Gunther Schuller. At 95 years old, she has recently released her memoirs, I Sang the Unsingable. Rick plays a couple of her best known pieces, and chats with her about her fascinating career. 

Matt Donohue

Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2021 51:44


Hudson Valley Drummer Matt Donohue sits down with Rick Z to discuss his over 3 decades of musical memories. Matt's passion and prowess have earned him a place among the area's best musicians. Currently drumming for the inventive band IS, he forges ahead into local music history.

Tom Brislin

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2021 47:04


Tom Brislin is not only a killer on the keys, but has been a member of such emblematic classic rock acts as Kansas and Yes and frontman for his own band Spiraling. His pure voice and heart rendering songs make him a favorite on The Rick Z Show.

The King is Back! Steve Karmen part 2

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2021 29:12


The King Is Back! King of the jingle that is. Steve Karmen discusses the many pitfalls faced by creative people in the music business. He recounts his own experiences in the biz and lends his keen insight on the Rick Z Show.

The King is Back! Steve Karmen part 1

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2021 35:25


The King Is Back! King of the jingle that is. Steve Karmen discusses the many pitfalls faced by creative people in the music business. He recounts his own experiences in the biz and lends his keen insight on the Rick Z Show.

Angelo Badalamenti

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2021 28:15


If you want excellence, look no further. Angelo Badalamenti is a world class composer, who has worked in the medium of both film and television. In 1990, he received a Grammy for best pop instrumental performance for composing the theme to David Lynch's Twin Peaks series. Included among his other accolades is ASCAP's Henry Mancini Award and a prestigious lifetime achievement prize from the World Soundtrack Awards. His credits include scores for innovative films such as Blue Velvet, Wild at Heart, The Straight Story, and Mulholland Drive. 

Michael Berkowitz Part 2

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2021 24:28


Multi-faceted Michael Berkowitz is a talented drummer, band leader, conductor and much more. He has picked up sticks for the likes of such pop stars as Helen Reddy and Liza Minnelli. Michael has also worked with iconic acts like the Gene Krupa Orchestra and Nelson Riddle. Mike discusses the many aspects of his impressive career.

Michael Berkowitz Part 1

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2021 31:07


Multi-faceted Michael Berkowitz is a talented drummer, band leader, conductor and much more. He has picked up sticks for the likes of such pop stars as Helen Reddy and Liza Minnelli. Michael has also worked with iconic acts like the Gene Krupa Orchestra and Nelson Riddle. Mike discusses the many aspects of his impressive career.

Rusty Johnson

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2020 39:25


The Rick Z Show is off the hook as its producer takes leave of his post to be the show's musical guest. Author, musician, wildlife expert, and former star of his own national TV series. Multifaceted Rusty Johnson has more in his arsenal than you would expect. He recounts his surprising career then picks up a guitar and jams. No sidekick, he is a force of his own and rocks The Rick Z Show.

Stillfire Bellows

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2020 34:24


Former Hudson Valley musician Dan Flanagan joins forces with fellow songwriter Jacob Harrison together they are Stillfire Bellows.  Their new EP Prophets and Postcards is a unique blend of acoustic punk and genuine harmonic vocals. 

Street musician Scott Tumblety

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2020 35:03


If while just passing through you happen to hear random jags of solo music wafting overhead you may be in the presence of a Hudson Valley street musician. Independent, self-contained, and often misunderstood, this rare breed is as elusive as the Hudson Valley black bear. Street musician Scott Tumblety steps off the streets of Rhinebeck New York to toot his own horn on the Rick Z Show.

Tim Hermann

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2020 45:55


Drummer Tim Hermann recalls his many musical experiences from studying with preeminent drummer Sonny Igoe to his stint with the Sammy Kaye Orchestra.  Tim ranks with some of the areas best drummers.

Liberty DeVitto - Part 2

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2020 28:02


Renowned rock and roll drummer Liberty DeVitto joins Rick for a discussion about his incredible career from his many years with legendary rock icon Billy Joel through authoring his exciting new book Liberty, Life, Billy, and the Pursuit of Happiness. Soulful, down to earth, and absolutely Rocking he is Liberty DeVitto and he's on the Rick Z Show.

Liberty DeVitto

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2020 31:37


Renowned rock and roll drummer Liberty DeVitto joins Rick for a discussion about his incredible career from his many years with legendary rock icon Billy Joel through authoring his exciting new book Liberty, Life, Billy and the Pursuit of Happiness. Soulful, down to earth, and absolutely Rocking he is Liberty DeVitto and he's on the Rick Z Show.

QueenTown

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2020 52:22


If you combine the sizable talents of Donna Lewis and Pamela Sue Mann then mix in a little David Baron magic then you've got QueenTown.  Lewis and Mann illuminate the Rick Z Show with there light-hearted banter and loving rapport. If you think that sounds fun wait till you hear the intriguing songs and sounds on their debut EP Post Apocalyptic Lullaby.  

Donna Lewis Part 2

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2020 51:20


Donna Lewis on the Rick Z Show. Think you know Donna Lewis?  Think again.  With one of the biggest hits of the last 25 years "I Love You Always Forever" it would be easy to misperceive Donna as merely a Pop Princess, but there is so much more to this multidimensional artist.  Penning nearly half a dozen diverse albums and side projects.  This angelic voiced singer influenced the likes of Taylor Swift though she was born in Cartiff, Wales.  She is the Hudson Valley's own Donna Lewis.

Donna Lewis

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2020 35:30


Donna Lewis on the Rick Z Show. Think you know Donna Lewis?  Think again.  With one of the biggest hits of the last 25 years "I Love You Always Forever" it would be easy to misperceive Donna as merely a Pop Princess, but there is so much more to this multidimensional artist.  Penning nearly half a dozen diverse albums and side projects.  This angelic voiced singer influenced the likes of Taylor Swift though she was born in Cartiff, Wales.  She is the Hudson Valley's own Donna Lewis.

Gerry Leonard Part 2

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2020 58:40


Veritable guitar magician Gerry Leonard weaves his magic on The Rick Z Show. With stints a musical director of both David Bowie and Susan Vega's bands, Gerry Leonard discusses his musical development in Dublin through his successful collaborations with notable artists. His original work with Spooky Ghost, his unique sound, and ancillary skills as writer and producer, Gerry is a valuable asset to the Hudson Valley music scene and beyond.

Gerry Leonard

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2020 46:47


Veritable guitar magician Gerry Leonard weaves his magic on The Rick Z Show. With stints as musical director of both David Bowie and Suzane Vega's bands, Gerry Leonard discusses his musical development in Dublin through his successful collaborations with notable artists. His original work with Spooky Ghost, his unique sound, and ancillary skills as writer and producer, Gerry is a valuable asset to the Hudson Valley music scene and beyond.

Pamela Sue Mann Part 2

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2020 42:07


Passionate, evocative, she is Pamela Sue Mann and she's on the Rick Z Show.  Pamela weaves her dark poetry and haunting vocals through all of her work.  Whether on display in her collaborative effort Queentown or on her self-produced release Break.  She is one of the Hudson Valley's most daring artists.

Pamela Sue Mann

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2020 42:20


Passionate, evocative, she is Pamela Sue Mann and she's on the Rick Z Show.  Pamela weaves her dark poetry and haunting vocals through all of her work.  Whether on display in her collaborative effort Queentown or on her self-produced release Break.  She is one of the Hudson Valley's most daring artists.

Here Comes the King - Steve Karmen Part 2

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2020 46:03


Part 2 - From one of the first rock and rollers on Dick Clark's American Bandstand to iconic jingle writer of such enduring melodies as When you say Bud you've said it all, Nationwide is on your side, and I Love New York.  It's said that Steve Karmen's melodies have been heard more than Elton John's.  His reputation as King of the Jingle is matched only by his wit and soul.  Listen and learn to a man whose journey spans a half-century of popular culture. 

Here Comes the King - Steve Karmen

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2020 80:39


From one of the first rock and rollers on Dick Clark's American Bandstand to iconic jingle writer of such enduring melodies as When you say Bud you've said it all, Nationwide is on your side, and I Love New York.  It's said that Steve Karmen's melodies have been heard more than Elton John's.  His reputation as King of the Jingle is matched only by his wit and soul.  Listen and learn to a man whose journey spans a half-century of popular culture. 

Terruhwrist

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2020 41:15


In the sober light of day, Josh Cirilo is thoughtful, well mannered, and laid back.  But under the cover of night, he expands to become the infamous Terruhwrist.  A thought-provoking and sometimes edgy Hip Hop sensation. And he lays down his rap on The Rick Z Show.

Klyde Jones

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2020 61:43


Did you ever wonder why big named artists sound so good?  It's because of guys like Klyde Jones and he is on The Rick Z Show.  Klyde's ample talent is on display with the likes of Hall and Oats and Average White Band. His multi-faceted career is as remarkable as his humble demeanor.  A must listen. 

Tommy Keegan and Music at Keegan Ales

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2020 35:49


Brewmaster Tommy Keegan calls The Rick Z Show.  Coming back to life as businesses slowly reopen, Keegan Ales does it right.  Surely one of the Hudson Valley's hippiest musical venues Keegan Ales is a friend to local and regional music. And oh yeah you can also enjoy one of Keegan Ales many Inimitable beers. Cheers!

New York's Hudson Valley music scene struggles with Covid 19

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2020 18:40


As phase 2 of our reopening begins the Hudson Valley music scene struggles to its feet. From musicians to clubs to studios and music schools Rick welcomes 5 distinguished guests via ZOOM to tell their stories.

Will Hoppey

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2020 40:07


Musician and songwriter Will Hoppey drops a line to The Rick Z Show.  With his extensive catalog of classic rock favorites to his 3 original albums, Will's got something for everyone.  

Ronnie Zito

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2020 29:26


Ronnie Zito dials up the Rick Z Show. Emblematic session drummer Ronnie Zito recounts his remarkable career including stints with greats like Woody Herman, Bobby Darin, Frankie Valli, and much more.  Ronnie helped to develop the backdrop of our musical memories from Barry Manilow's Copacabana to Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer and the Charlie Brown theme.

Ronnie Zito Part 2

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2020 27:24


Ronnie Zito dials up the Rick Z Show. Emblematic session drummer Ronnie Zito recounts his remarkable career including stints with greats like Woody Herman, Bobby Darin, Frankie Valli, and much more.  Ronnie helped to develop the backdrop of our musical memories from Barry Manilow's Copacabana to Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer and the Charlie Brown theme.

Greatest Live Hits of the Rick Z Show

Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2020 37:28


Personally hand-picked from among the first 60 episodes, Rick and Rusty revisit nearly a dozen live recordings by a diverse group of the show's guests.  From Yacht Rock to Hick Hop and a few stops in between. Greatest Live Hits of the Rick Z Show has something for everyone.

Greatest Hits of the Rick Z Show

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2020 44:06


Personally hand-picked from among the first 60 episodes, Rick and Rusty revisit nearly a dozen recordings by a diverse group of the show's guests.  From Yacht Rock to Hick Hop and a few stops in between. Greatest Hits of the Rick Z Show has something for everyone.

Julie Parisi Kirby

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2020 32:24


Among the best voices of the Hudson Valley Julie Parisi Kirby speaks to Rick Z about her music.  From her work with group Princes of Serendip to her solo effort In Her Dream you will be captivated by the warmth and versatility of her angelic voice. 

Rick Z on the Rick Z Show Part 2

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2020 45:09


Once again Rick Z finds himself the subject of his own show. This time Rick's interviewed by friend and long time collaborator Dan D'Elia.

Rick Z on the Rick Z Show Part 1

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2020 29:12


Songwriter Maggie Rothwell interviews Rick Z on the Rick Z Show. Taking a breather from interviewing Hudson Valley Musicians and songwriters, Rick Z finds himself the subject of his own show.

JD Coy Part 2

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2020 26:34


Prolific singer-songwriter JD Coy raps with Rick on The Rick Z Show. With a pervasive spirituality and a delivery, all his own JD Coy's music will inspire and groove you.  His latest album Testament is no exception. JD has played with members of NRBQ and he has made fans of local legends such a Levon Helm and so much more.

JD Coy

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2020 30:25


Prolific singer-songwriter JD Coy raps with Rick on The Rick Z Show. With a pervasive spirituality and a delivery, all his own JD Coy's music will inspire and groove you.  His latest album Testament is no exception. JD has played with members of NRBQ and he has made fans of local legends such a Levon Helm and so much more.

Willy Amrod Part 2

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2020 34:30


Part 2 - Willy Amrod stops in on the Rick Z Show. Willy's enigmatic charm and contagious passion come across in spades in this one of a kind interview. Whether he is singing for the common man or chillin with the JB Horns, Willy Amrod's soulful brand of music will make your big toe shoot right up into your boot.

Willy Amrod

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2020 30:11


Willy Amrod stops in on the Rick Z Show. Willy's enigmatic charm and contagious passion come across in spades in this one of a kind interview. Whether he is singing for the common man or chillin with the JB Horns, Willy Amrod's soulful brand of music will make your big toe shoot right up into your boot.

Vito Petroccitto Part 2

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2020 32:15


Part 2 - Vito Petroccitto rocks The Rick Z Show.  Vito is simply one of the top guitarists of the Hudson Valley.  He is known for his work in such bands as Four Guys in Disguise and The Difference amongst others. He talks with passion about his music and the musicians who have inspired him. The interview is peppered with Vito's original songs which feature is outstanding gifts on guitar.

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