Podcast appearances and mentions of david ragsdale

Violinist/singer Joe Deninzon &  drummer Jason Gianni join the podcast to talk about the album by Joe Deninzon's Stratospheerius - 'Impostor' which is out on October 11th.  We also talk about Joe now being a member of Kansas following David Ragsdale retiring.

Violinist/singer Joe Deninzon &  drummer Jason Gianni join the podcast to talk about the album by Joe Deninzon's Stratospheerius - 'Impostor' which is out on October 11th.  We also talk about Joe now being a member of Kansas following David Ragsdale retiring.

Text us, and Rock on!What's the story behind the iconic album "Siamese Dream" by The Smashing Pumpkins, and how did the band overcome personal struggles to create a masterpiece? Join us as we unravel the album's production timeline and explore the pivotal roles played by producer Butch Vig, frontman Billy Corgan, and band members James Iha, D'arcy Wretzky, and Jimmy Chamberlin. From the orchestral touches added by Mike Mills, Eric Remschneider, and David Ragsdale, to the intense pressures of recording amid Chamberlin's heroin addiction and Corgan's mental health battles, you'll gain a deeper appreciation of the album's eclectic mix of alt-rock influences and its standout tracks like "Cherub Rock," "Today," and "Disarm."What connects barbershop raga and Seinfeld references to the emotional turbulence in Billy Corgan's music? We dive into eclectic and humorous topics, reflecting on quirky characters and the absurdity of certain cultural phenomena. You'll hear our playful banter as we analyze song lyrics, compare Corgan's work with Rush, and reminisce about the 1994 Lollapalooza concert. In between the laughs and personal anecdotes, we highlight the creative nuances of "Siamese Dream," appreciating its dreamy yet psycho aesthetic and the intricate compositions within.Ever wondered what makes "Silverfuck" a standout track? We energetically dissect the song's chaotic energy, drawing fascinating parallels to Jane's Addiction's raw emotional intensity. Our conversation blends musical critique with light-hearted reflections, including amusing hypothetical scenarios like "Silverfuck" as pre-job interview material. We wrap up on a soothing note with "Luna," a contrast to the rollercoaster of emotions found throughout the album. Stick around as we appreciate the technical prowess behind the band's fast-paced musicianship and share a special track from the "Sesame Sessions" rough mix, leaving you with smiles and gratitude for tuning in.Support the Show.

Text us, and Rock on!What's the story behind the iconic album "Siamese Dream" by The Smashing Pumpkins, and how did the band overcome personal struggles to create a masterpiece? Join us as we unravel the album's production timeline and explore the pivotal roles played by producer Butch Vig, frontman Billy Corgan, and band members James Iha, D'arcy Wretzky, and Jimmy Chamberlin. From the orchestral touches added by Mike Mills, Eric Remschneider, and David Ragsdale, to the intense pressures of recording amid Chamberlin's heroin addiction and Corgan's mental health battles, you'll gain a deeper appreciation of the album's eclectic mix of alt-rock influences and its standout tracks like "Cherub Rock," "Today," and "Disarm."What connects barbershop raga and Seinfeld references to the emotional turbulence in Billy Corgan's music? We dive into eclectic and humorous topics, reflecting on quirky characters and the absurdity of certain cultural phenomena. You'll hear our playful banter as we analyze song lyrics, compare Corgan's work with Rush, and reminisce about the 1994 Lollapalooza concert. In between the laughs and personal anecdotes, we highlight the creative nuances of "Siamese Dream," appreciating its dreamy yet psycho aesthetic and the intricate compositions within.Ever wondered what makes "Silverfuck" a standout track? We energetically dissect the song's chaotic energy, drawing fascinating parallels to Jane's Addiction's raw emotional intensity. Our conversation blends musical critique with light-hearted reflections, including amusing hypothetical scenarios like "Silverfuck" as pre-job interview material. We wrap up on a soothing note with "Luna," a contrast to the rollercoaster of emotions found throughout the album. Stick around as we appreciate the technical prowess behind the band's fast-paced musicianship and share a special track from the "Sesame Sessions" rough mix, leaving you with smiles and gratitude for tuning in.Support the Show.

This week, Dr. Drew talks to David Ragsdale, the CEO & Co-Founder of RePlatform, a convention centered around the parallel economy. David shares his personal journey from homelessness and sheds light on overlooked aspects of the homeless crisis that are often missed by lawmakers. He discusses his advocacy work for 'Defeat the Mandate' and addresses the concerning trend of individuals being deplatformed and debanked, offering insights into strategies for pushing back against institutional and governmental cancellations. Please support the show by checking out our sponsors! Biotiquest: You can get a 15% discount off the first three months of your Sugar Shift subscription by going to biotiquest.com and using code DREW15

It's no secret that Amazon has a monopoly on the e-commerce world, but how long can they keep mistreating small businesses before these hard-working folks start seeking out other platforms to showcase their products? Today, I've got our sponsor and friend David Ragsdale on to discuss how the parallel economy is growing and how conservative businesses can thrive without the help of woke platforms. David is a true patriot who's been on the frontlines of this fight for some time now. From leading rallies against the woke medical mandates through his organization Defeat the Mandates to founding RePlatform, a platform that takes on censorship and incompetence in corporate America. And now he is offering Turley Talks patriots the chance to join others like them in building this superior innovative parallel economy at RePlatform Vegas March 8-10th.    Resources:  Join in as we discuss David's RePlatform Vegas event coming in March! Click here for your tickets: https://www.replatformvegas.com/steve-turley* Don't let Big Tech WIN by staying connected to Dr Steve and joining the movement to reclaim our freedoms at: https://join.turleytalks.com/insiders-club=podcast Go to https://ground.news/DrSteve to stay fully informed. Subscribe through my link for as little as $5/month or get 30% off unlimited access this month only.* *The content presented by our partners may contain affiliate links. When you click and shop the links, Turley Talks may receive a small commission.*    Thank you for taking the time to listen to this episode.  If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and/or leave a review. Sick and tired of Big Tech, censorship, and endless propaganda? Join my Insiders Club with a FREE TRIAL today at: https://insidersclub.turleytalks.com Make sure to FOLLOW me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrTurleyTalks BOLDLY stand up for TRUTH in Turley Merch! Browse our new designs right now at: https://store.turleytalks.com/ Do you want to be a part of the podcast and be our sponsor? Click here to partner with us and defy liberal culture! https://advertising.turleytalks.com/sponsorship If you want to get lots of articles on conservative trends, sign up for the 'New Conservative Age Rising' Email Alerts: https://turleytalks.com/subscribe/. 

Welcome to The Remedy Revolution Podcast! In this special edition of the podcast, we had the pleasure of chatting with David Ragsdale, the visionary event creator behind Replatform Vegas, scheduled to take place in Las Vegas from March 8-10. Join us as we delve into the exciting lineup of prominent speakers, including the likes of entrepreneur Steve Kirsch, filmmaker Mikki Willis, and the founders of financial platforms such as GabPay and GiveSendGo. Together, they form a dynamic ensemble shaping the infrastructure of the emerging parallel or freedom economy.Our conversation with David Ragsdale sheds light on the crucial need for an economic foundation that supports entrepreneurs who hold values counter to some of the indoctrinated monopolistic narratives. We explore the motivation behind Replatform Vegas and its mission to foster a community of like-minded individuals driving positive change in the world.As a special treat for our listeners, use the code "REMEDY" to enjoy a 10% discount on tickets to Replatform Vegas. Discover the unique features of the event, including the Friday night Astral Ball, offering an immersive and engaging experience. Additionally, don't miss the world premiere of "Plandemic: The Musical" by Mikki Willis, adding a touch of creativity and thought-provoking entertainment to the event.Join us in this insightful episode as we uncover the essence of Replatform Vegas and the individuals at the forefront of shaping the future of the parallel economy.For tickets, please visit: https://replatformvegas.com and enter code: REMEDY at checkout for a 10% discountTo learn more about Erin and Heartwing Healing, please visit: https://heartwinghealing.com

Hello everyone and welcome to another edition of Interviewing the Legends I'm your host Ray Shasho. This is part 2 of our chat with Joe Deninzon. Our first conversation with Joe was on May 16th. We quickly learned during that interview Joe had already joined the legendary Classic Rock Group Kansas as their new violinist replacing David Ragsdale. Joe was not allowed to say anything about joining the band at that time during the interview. So we added a Part 2 with Joe Deninzon to chat solely about becoming a member of KANSAS. For more information about KANSAS and their tour schedule go to www.kansasband.com   K A N S A S 50TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR ANOTHER FORK IN THE ROAD DATES Jun 2 Benedum Center Pittsburgh, PA Jun 3 The Lyric Baltimore, MD Jun 9 Keswick Theatre Glenside, PA Jun 10 Keswick Theatre Glenside, PA Jun 16 Embassy Theatre Fort Wayne, IN Jun 29 Massey Hall Toronto, ON Jul 1 Kodak Center Jul 7 Taft Theatre Cincinnati, OH Jul 8 Clowes Memorial Hall Indianapolis, IN Jul 15 Chicago Theatre Chicago, IL Jul 21 Grand Theater Wausau, WI Jul 22 Riverside Theatre Milwaukee, WI Jul 27 The Midland Kansas City, MO Jul 29 Fabulous Fox Theatre St. Louis, MO Aug 4 Hoyt Sherman Place Des Moines, IA Aug 5 Orpheum Theater Omaha, NE Aug 18 Tennessee Theatre Knoxville, TN Aug 19 Ryman Auditorium Nashville, TN Aug 25 Paramount Theatre Denver, CO Aug 26 Eccles Theater Salt Lake City, UT Sep 6 Queen Elizabeth Theatre Vancouver, BC Sep 8 Paramount Theatre Seattle, WA Sep 9 Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall Portland, OR Sep 12 Velma V. Morrison Center For The Performing Arts Boise, ID Sep 14 Golden Gate Theatre San Francisco, CA Sep 16 Orpheum Theatre Los Angeles, CA Sep 17 Balboa Theatre San Diego, CA Sep 24 The Plaza Theatre El Paso, TX Oct 12 Hanover Theatre For Perf. Arts Worcester, MA Oct 20 H-E-B Performance Hall At The Tobin Center San Antonio, TX Oct 21 Sugar Land, TX Oct 27 Orpheum Theatre Memphis, TN Nov 3 Ovens Auditorium Charlotte, NC Nov 4 DPAC Durham, NC Nov 17 Kansas at Tulsa Theater Tulsa, OK Dec 2 Fox Theatre Atlanta, GA Jan 12 2024 Florida Theatre Jacksonville, FL Jan 13 2024 North Charleston, SC Jan 19 2024 Barbara B. Mann Perf. Arts Hall Fort Myers, FL Jan 20 2024 Ruth Eckerd Hall Clearwater, FL Jan 27 2024 King Center For Performing Arts Melbourne, FL Jan 28 2024 Broward Center Au-Rene Theater Fort Lauderdale, FL       Support us!

ODYSSEY adviser Mr. David A. Ragsdale gives a speech at the ODYSSEY Media Group's 20th Anniversary Event.

In 1973, the “garage band” from Topeka was discovered by Wally Gold, signed by Don Kirshner, and released their debut album in 1974. KANSAS has gone on to compile a catalogue that includes sixteen studio albums and five live albums. KANSAS has produced eight gold albums, three sextuple-Platinum albums (Leftoverture, Point of Know Return, Best of KANSAS), one platinum live album (Two for the Show), one quadruple-Platinum single ‘Carry On Wayward Son,' and another triple-Platinum single ‘Dust in the Wind.' Most recently, KANSAS has released two Billboard charting albums with 2016's The Prelude Implicit and 2020's The Absence of Presence.   Kown as America's preeminent progressive rock band, KANSAS, will be touring 50 select North American cities to celebrate the band's 50th Anniversary. KANSAS 50th Anniversary Tour – Another Fork in the Road will showcase music spanning all 50 years of the band's illustrious history. The tour will showcase two hours of hits, fan favorites, and deep cuts rarely performed live.   KANSAS 50th Anniversary Tour – Another Fork in the Road is scheduled to premiere on June 2, 2023 in Pittsburgh, PA and conclude on January 28, 2024 in Fort Lauderdale, FL.    Tickets and KANSAS VIP Packages for most dates go are on sale now and  Ticket information can be found at www.kansasband.com & https://bnds.us/7g0lja. (links for those are in the show notes if you are on audio and in the video decryption if you are on YouTube)   To further celebrate the band's 50th Anniversary, InsideOutMusic has released Another Fork in the Road – 50 Years of KANSAS. The 3-CD career-spanning collection features carefully selected tracks from across KANSAS's sizable discography. It also includes a new version of the song ‘Can I Tell You.' Originally released on their 1974 debut album, the song is updated by the current lineup. Another Fork in the Road – 50 Years of KANSAS is available now. Fans can order it here - https://kansas.lnk.to/AnotherForkInTheRoad-50YearsOfKansas   “I'm incredibly excited about the 50th Anniversary Tour,” adds lead vocalist Ronnie Platt. “I tell people I'm not allowed to create a setlist, because it would be five hours long. There are so many songs I want to perform live. I think fans will be excited not only to hear our hits and fan favorites spanning 50 years of KANSAS, but also some songs that haven't been performed live in decades.”   KANSAS is currently comprised of original drummer Phil Ehart, bassist/vocalist Billy Greer, vocalist/keyboardist Ronnie Platt, violinist/guitarist David Ragsdale, keyboardist/vocalist Tom Brislin, and original guitarist Richard Williams. With no signs of slowing down, KANSAS continues to perform in front of large and enthusiastic audiences.   KANSAS is set to perform its “KANSAS Classics” set during concert dates in March, April, and May of 2023.   KANSAS 50th ANNIVERSARY TOUR – ANOTHER FORK IN THE ROAD CONFIRMED DATES*:   DATE CITY VENUE June 2, 2023 Pittsburgh, PA Benedum Center for the Performing Arts June 3, 2023 Baltimore, MD The Lyric Baltimore June 9, 2023 Glenside, PA Keswick Theatre June 10, 2023 Glenside, PA Keswick Theatre June 16, 2023 Fort Wayne, IN Embassy Theatre June 17, 2023 Detroit, MI Fisher Theatre June 29, 2023 Toronto, ON Massey Hall July 1, 2023 Rochester, NY Kodak Center July 7, 2023 Cincinnati, OH Taft Theatre July 8, 2023 Indianapolis, IN Clowes Memorial Hall July 14, 2023 Minneapolis, MN State Theatre July 15, 2023 Chicago, IL The Chicago Theatre July 21, 2023 Wausau, WI The Grand Theater July 22, 2023 Milwaukee, WI The Riverside Theater July 27, 2023 Kansas City, MO The Midland Theatre July 29, 2023 St. Louis, MO The Fabulous Fox Theatre August 4, 2023 Des Moines, IA Hoyt Sherman Place August 5, 2023 Omaha, NE Orpheum Theater August 18, 2023 Knoxville, TN Tennessee Theatre August 19, 2023 Nashville, TN Ryman Auditorium August 25, 2023 Denver, CO The Paramount Theatre August 26, 2023 Salt Lake City, UT Eccles Theater September 6, 2023 Vancouver, BC Queen Elizabeth Theatre September 8, 2023 Seattle, WA The Paramount Theater September 9, 2023 Portland, OR Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall September 12, 2023 Boise, ID Morrison Center for the Performing Arts September 14, 2023 San Francisco, CA Golden Gate Theatre September 16, 2023 Los Angeles, CA The Orpheum Theatre September 17, 2023 San Diego, CA Balboa Theatre September 20, 2023 To Be Announced September 22, 2023 Albuquerque, NM Kiva Auditorium September 24, 2023 El Paso, TX The Plaza Theatre October 12, 2023 Worcester, MA The Hanover Theatre October 13, 2023 Brookville, NY Tilles Center for the Performing Arts October 20, 2023 San Antonio, TX Tobin Center for the Performing Arts October 21, 2023 Sugar Land, TX Smart Financial Centre at Sugar Land October 26, 2023 Huntsville, AL Von Braun Center – Mark C. Smith Concert Hall October 27, 2023 Memphis, TN Orpheum Theatre November 3, 2023 Charlotte, NC Ovens Auditorium November 4, 2023 Durham, NC Durham Performing Arts Center December 1, 2023 Savannah, GA Johnny Mercer Theatre December 2, 2023 Atlanta, GA Fox Theatre January 12, 2024 Jacksonville, FL Florida Theatre January 13, 2024 North Charleston, SC North Charleston Performing Arts Center January 19, 2024 Fort Myers, FL Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall January 20, 2024 Clearwater, FL Ruth Eckerd Hall January 27, 2024 Melbourne, FL Maxwell C. King Center for the Performing Arts January 28, 2024 Fort Lauderdale, FL Broward Center for the Performing Arts   *Two additional dates to be announced    KANSAS CLASSICS TOUR DATES**: DATE CITY VENUE March 11, 2023 Tampa, FL Busch Gardens March 17, 2023 Shawnee, OK Heart of Oklahoma Exposition Center March 23, 2023 Winterhaven, CA Quechan Casino March 24, 2023 Pala, CA Pala Casino March 25, 2023 Queen Creek, AZ The Good Life Festival April 1, 2023 Lincoln, CA Thunder Valley Casino Resort with Blue Oyster Cult April 20, 2023 Marion, IL Marion Cultural & Civic Center April 22, 2023 Forrest City, AR EACC Fine Arts Center May 19, 2023 Decatur, IL The Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater May 21, 2023 Louisville, KY Iroquois Amphitheater   ** More dates to be announced   For more information on KANSAS and the Another Fork in the Road – 50th Anniversary Tour please visit:  www.kansasband.com www.facebook.com/kansasband www.twitter.com/kansasband www.instagram.com/kansasband www.youtube.com/kansas

A talk programme dedicated to films and television shows, presented by Marcus Ako, Laura Sampson and David Campbell, on Resonance 104.4FM  at 7pm (UK) on Fridays.  Podcast episodes available from Monday morning at 00:30 (UK) #ItsAllAboutThe3Way #ShootTheBreezeShow #TheIdiotOnTheWritersBlock Reach us on Twitter, on Facebook, email shootthebreezonresonance104.4@gmail.com or Instagram  In the 11th season's third episode, Marcus and Producer Dave kick off interviews with filmmakers from 2022's run of the Paris Intl Film Festival with The Shakespeare Sisters - Hilary and Anna-Elizabeth - with their Shakespeare adaptation MUCH ADO; and David Ragsdale talking about PINK OPAQUE. The festival is running from 10th - 20th of Feb 2022.

With big studios increasingly producing so-called “indie films” that headline the festival circuit with top tier celebrities, it may be easy to forget what the term actually means: being truly independent from the studio system and raising film's the budget from, well, wherever the film's producers are able to find it. The producer of this film touts “made with love, not with money”. It was no doubt that spirit that allowed his team to create the new micro budget independent film, Pink Opaque."Los Angeles film student struggles to graduate while navigating a budding romance and reconnecting with his estranged uncle leading to a renewed uncertainty of his future." - IMDbIFG is created by Framework Productions. This episode was directed by James Allerdyce, produced and edited by Matt Mundy & Audrey Rae McHale, and hosted by Steven Pierce. The music is by Glass Boy. Find his music on freemusicarchive.org.

With a legendary career spanning nearly five decades, KANSAS has firmly established itself as one of America’s iconic classic rock bands. This "garage band" from Topeka released their debut album in 1974 after being discovered by Wally Gold, who worked for Don Kirshner, and have gone on to sell more than 30 million albums worldwide. Composing a catalogue that includes sixteen studio albums and five live albums, KANSAS has produced eight gold albums, three sextuple-Platinum albums (Leftoverture, Point of Know Return, Best of KANSAS), one platinum live album (Two for the Show), one quadruple-Platinum single ‘Carry On Wayward Son,’ and another triple-Platinum single ‘Dust in the Wind.’ KANSAS appeared on the Billboard charts for over 200 weeks throughout the ‘70's and ‘80's and played to sold-out arenas and stadiums throughout North America, Europe and Japan. ‘Carry On Wayward Son’ continues to be one of the top five most played songs on classic rock radio, and ‘Dust In the Wind’ has been played on the radio more than three million times! The summer of 2020 marks the release of “The Absence of Presence,” KANSAS’s sixteenth studio album. The wide-ranging progressive rock album, released by InsideOut Music, follows-up 2016’s “The Prelude Implicit,” which debuted at #14 on Billboard’s Top 200 Albums chart. Throughout 2016-2017, the band celebrated the anniversary of breakout album “Leftoverture” with the highly successful KANSAS: Leftoverture 40th Anniversary Tour. That tour was released in 2017 as a live album, “Leftoverture Live & Beyond.” Since 2018, KANSAS has followed that tour with the even more successful KANSAS: Point of Know Return Anniversary Tour. The band is currently comprised of original drummer Phil Ehart, bassist/vocalist Billy Greer, vocalist/keyboardist Ronnie Platt, violinist/guitarist David Ragsdale, keyboardist/vocalist Tom Brislin, guitarist Zak Rizvi, and original guitarist Richard Williams. With no signs of slowing down, KANSAS continues to perform in front of large and enthusiastic audiences around the world. Along with constant touring, KANSAS continues to remain a fixture of Classic Rock radio. The band has reached a whole new audience through their unmistakable presence on the popular video games Rock Band, Guitar Hero, and Grand Theft Auto; the band’s documentary film “KANSAS: Miracles Out of Nowhere” airing on AXSTV; and through their songs’ inclusion in various television shows such as ‘Supernatural,’ ‘South Park,’ ‘The Office,’ and ‘The Simpsons;’ and with films including ‘Old School,’ ‘Anchorman,’ and ‘Happy Gilmore.’

With a legendary career spanning nearly five decades, KANSAS has firmly established itself as one of America’s iconic classic rock bands. This "garage band" from Topeka released their debut album in 1974 after being discovered by Wally Gold, who worked for Don Kirshner, and have gone on to sell more than 30 million albums worldwide. Composing a catalogue that includes sixteen studio albums and five live albums, KANSAS has produced eight gold albums, three sextuple-Platinum albums (Leftoverture, Point of Know Return, Best of KANSAS), one platinum live album (Two for the Show), one quadruple-Platinum single ‘Carry On Wayward Son,’ and another triple-Platinum single ‘Dust in the Wind.’ KANSAS appeared on the Billboard charts for over 200 weeks throughout the ‘70's and ‘80's and played to sold-out arenas and stadiums throughout North America, Europe and Japan. ‘Carry On Wayward Son’ continues to be one of the top five most played songs on classic rock radio, and ‘Dust In the Wind’ has been played on the radio more than three million times! The summer of 2020 marks the release of “The Absence of Presence,” KANSAS’s sixteenth studio album. The wide-ranging progressive rock album, released by InsideOut Music, follows-up 2016’s “The Prelude Implicit,” which debuted at #14 on Billboard’s Top 200 Albums chart. Throughout 2016-2017, the band celebrated the anniversary of breakout album “Leftoverture” with the highly successful KANSAS: Leftoverture 40th Anniversary Tour. That tour was released in 2017 as a live album, “Leftoverture Live & Beyond.” Since 2018, KANSAS has followed that tour with the even more successful KANSAS: Point of Know Return Anniversary Tour. The band is currently comprised of original drummer Phil Ehart, bassist/vocalist Billy Greer, vocalist/keyboardist Ronnie Platt, violinist/guitarist David Ragsdale, keyboardist/vocalist Tom Brislin, guitarist Zak Rizvi, and original guitarist Richard Williams. With no signs of slowing down, KANSAS continues to perform in front of large and enthusiastic audiences around the world. Along with constant touring, KANSAS continues to remain a fixture of Classic Rock radio. The band has reached a whole new audience through their unmistakable presence on the popular video games Rock Band, Guitar Hero, and Grand Theft Auto; the band’s documentary film “KANSAS: Miracles Out of Nowhere” airing on AXSTV; and through their songs’ inclusion in various television shows such as ‘Supernatural,’ ‘South Park,’ ‘The Office,’ and ‘The Simpsons;’ and with films including ‘Old School,’ ‘Anchorman,’ and ‘Happy Gilmore.’

RONNIE PLATT  Ronnie Platt is a Chicagoland native and veteran of the Chicago music scene. Prior to joining KANSAS, Ronnie fronted very popular Chicago-based bands such as Chaser, Drama, and ARRA at night while driving a semi during the day. From 2007-2011 Ronnie was lead singer for the band Shooting Star. In 2014, Ronnie joined KANSAS as lead singer & keyboardist. Since joining KANSAS, Ronnie has performed in more than 400 concerts. Platt performs, and has writing credits, on KANSAS studio albums “The Prelude Implicit” (#14 Billboard Top 200 Albums Chart) & “The Absence of Presence” (Out July 17, 2020), and live album “Leftoverture Live & Beyond.” Platt is a car enthusiast, a fan of the Chicago Cubs and Chicago Blackhawks, and enjoys historical documentaries.  KANSAS   With a legendary career spanning nearly  five decades, KANSAS has firmly established itself as one of America's iconic classic rock bands. This "garage band" from Topeka released their debut album in 1974 after being discovered by Wally Gold, who worked for Don Kirshner, and have gone on to sell more than 30 million albums worldwide. Composing a catalogue that includes sixteen studio albums and five live albums, KANSAS has produced eight gold albums, three sextuple-Platinum albums (Leftoverture, Point of Know Return, Best of KANSAS), one platinum live album (Two for the Show), one quadruple-Platinum single ‘Carry On Wayward Son,' and another triple-Platinum single ‘Dust in the Wind.' KANSAS appeared on the Billboard charts for over 200 weeks throughout the ‘70's and ‘80's and played to sold-out arenas and stadiums throughout North America, Europe and Japan. ‘Carry On Wayward Son' continues to be one of the top five most played songs on classic rock radio, and ‘Dust In the Wind' has been played on the radio more than three million times! The summer of 2020 marks the release of “The Absence of Presence,” KANSAS's sixteenth studio album.  The wide-ranging progressive rock album, released by InsideOut Music, follows-up 2016's “The Prelude Implicit,” which debuted at #14 on Billboard's Top 200 Albums chart.   Throughout 2016-2017, the band celebrated the anniversary of breakout album “Leftoverture” with the highly successful KANSAS: Leftoverture 40th Anniversary Tour. That tour was released in 2017 as a live album, “Leftoverture Live & Beyond.” Since 2018, KANSAS has followed that tour with the even more successful KANSAS: Point of Know Return Anniversary Tour. The band is currently comprised of original drummer Phil Ehart, bassist/vocalist Billy Greer, vocalist/keyboardist Ronnie Platt, violinist/guitarist David Ragsdale, keyboardist/vocalist Tom Brislin, guitarist Zak Rizvi, and original guitarist Richard Williams. With no signs of slowing down, KANSAS continues to perform in front of large and enthusiastic audiences around the world. Along with constant touring, KANSAS continues to remain a fixture of Classic Rock radio. The band has reached a whole new audience through their unmistakable presence on the popular video games Rock Band, Guitar Hero, and Grand Theft Auto; the band's documentary film “KANSAS: Miracles Out of Nowhere” airing on AXSTV; and through their songs' inclusion in various television shows such as ‘Supernatural,' ‘South Park,' ‘The Office,' and ‘The Simpsons;' and with films including ‘Old School,'  ‘Anchorman,' and ‘Happy Gilmore.

On today's show, Tim discusses the latest scandal that has shaken the MLB, with updates on the Houston Astros. The incident makes Tim question the lengths one would go to in order to win and shares some Bible verses to curb that urge. Then Tim welcomes Kansas's lead singer, Ronnie Platt to the show to discuss Kansas's upcoming tour and album, as well as Ronnie's journey throughout the music industry and how he landed the lead singing role in the legendary rock group, Kansas. Later in the show, Tim shares a personal story that happened earlier this week at his local bank, and explains what he learned in a moment of tension. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Zak Rizvi of Kansas joins Eric in conversation to discuss the beginnings of his musical career, how he initially connected with Phil Ehart as a fan, his work with New Jersey based prog-rock band 4Front, how they landed dates opening for Kansas, Phil introducing Zak to longtime Kansas producer Jeff Glixman, how he went from fan to producer to songwriter to band member, his first gig with the band, the songwriting process and trying to do justice to the legacy of Kerry Livgren and Steve Walsh, how the Kansas sound has changed now that the second guitar has returned, how he works out the parts with Rich Williams and David Ragsdale, receiving a private video guitar lesson from Steve Morse, plans for the next album, what's next for him and the band, and much more!

Iris talks to David Ragsdale, the violinist in the band Kansas who will be playing at the Schnitzer Concert Hall on April 28th.  They are celebrating 40 years of the album “Leftoverture.”

Violinist David Ragsdale of Kansas joins Eric in conversation. We talk about how he connected with Kansas, how he initially picked up the violin, the departure of Steve Walsh and the addition of Ronnie Platt, what it's like working with the various members of Kansas and we go track by track on the 1995 Kansas album, Freaks of Nature in celebrating it's 20th anniversary.  Also, we get some insight on the new Kansas album in the works!

Multi-platnum band Kansas will be in Vegas for two shows at the Orleans showroom Mar. 2-3. The band is know for such hits as "Carry on my Wayward Son" and "Dust in the Wind". We will talk to their violinist David Ragsdale, who himself has a great resume, including working with Smashing Punkins and Queensryche. He also released his own album.

Multi-platnum band Kansas will be in Vegas for two shows at the Orleans showroom Mar. 2-3. The band is know for such hits as "Carry on my Wayward Son" and "Dust in the Wind". We will talk to their violinist David Ragsdale, who himself has a great resume, including working with Smashing Punkins and Queensryche. He also released his own album.

My guests are: Musician, Syesha Mercado ("American Idol") Musician, David Ragsdale ("Kansas") To hear this show: http://www.latalkradio.com/Sheena.php For more info: http://www.sheenametalexperience.com

My guests are: Musician, Syesha Mercado ("American Idol") Musician, David Ragsdale ("Kansas") To hear this show: http://www.latalkradio.com/Sheena.php For more info: http://www.sheenametalexperience.com