Podcasts about Five Guys Named Moe

Songs include: Five Guys Named Moe by Louis Jordan, Number Ten Lullabye Lane by Dinah Shore, Pennsylvania 6-5000 by Glenn Miller, One Hundred Years From Today by Ethyl Waters, "T" 99 Blues by Jimmie Nelson and One Hundred Percent For You by Fats Waller. 

In this episode of Seeing Them Live, we are thrilled to have Jose Rivera, founder, manager, and lead vocalist of the band Five Guys Named Moe. Jose shares his extraordinary journey from a budding musician to a prolific performer. He narrates how his fascination with the trumpet began in his early childhood and flourished during his time as a section leader and soloist for the United States Marine Corps. Jose describes his experiences performing before U.S. Presidents and numerous heads of state from 1972 to 1977.He shares captivating anecdotes about sharing stages with trumpet legends like Doc Severinsen and Al Hirt, and his early inspirations such as Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass, and Bill Chase. One particularly memorable story includes a chance encounter with Chase the night before he left for Marine Corps basic training, which solidified his passion for high register trumpet playing. Jose also talks about the devastating impact of the plane crash in 1974 that tragically ended the lives of several members of the band Chase, and the emotional 40-year reunion concert that followed, filled with nostalgia and respect for the members who were lost. Jose reflects on his post-Marine Corps life and the formation of Five Guys Named Moe in 1988. The band quickly gained popularity with their unique style and vibrant performances, playing at numerous gigs across the Midwest every year. Jose's attention to professionalism and the importance of band dynamics and promotions are evident as he speaks about managing the band over the years. The impact of the Moe Heads, the band's loyal fans, is also a testament to their ongoing success. Jose underscores the hard work, dedication, and strategic planning required to sustain a band's longevity in the competitive music industry. As an experienced musician, he offers valuable insights about balancing artistic integrity with crowd-pleasing performances and the reciprocal importance of venue support in promoting events. By mingling with fans and maintaining a professional band practice, Jose ensures that Five Guys Named Moe remains a staple of vibrant live music in the Midwest.BANDS: Al Hirt, Bill Chase, Blood, Sweat, and Tears, Blues Brothers, Chicago, Chase, Doc Severinsen, Five Guys Named Moe, Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass, Lovecraft, The Kind, United States Marine CorpsVENUES: CD and Me, Cousins, North and Maple, Tailgaters, Ballydoyle, Buddy Pals, Q Bar, Poplar Creek, Superdome PATREON:https://www.patreon.com/SeeingThemLivePlease help us defer the cost of producing this podcast by making a donation on Patreon.WEBSITE:https://seeingthemlive.com/Visit the Seeing Them Live website for bonus materials including the show blog, resource links for concert buffs, photos, materials related to our episodes, and our Ticket Stub Museum.INSTAGRAM:https://www.instagram.com/seeingthemlive/FACEBOOK:https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550090670708

Music, Faith, Unity and Love with Reese Dickerson-Season Five Premiere The Birth of a Musical Prodigy: Jacksonville Roots In a world where music and faith blend harmoniously, the remarkable artist Maurice "Reese" Dickerson stands as a testament to the limitless possibilities of creativity. His multifaceted career encompasses a journey through the diverse landscape of music, culture and faith. In this exclusive YouTube episode, we dive into the life and artistry of Maurice "Reese" Dickerson, a multitalented artist with a rich and diverse creative portfolio. Join us as we explore his musical roots, remarkable theatrical performances, unforgettable collaborations with music legends, and his passionate venture into the world of photography, all culminating in the highly anticipated release of his upcoming photo book, "This Is Africa." *Episode Highlights:**1. The Birth of a Musical Prodigy: Jacksonville Roots* Reese Dickerson's musical odyssey begins in Jacksonville, Florida, a city known for its rich cultural tapestry. From a young age, Reese was surrounded by exceptional musicians, singers, and music directors who shaped his unique musical journey. Find out how this vibrant city provided the perfect backdrop for his artistic upbringing and passion for music. *2. A Musical Household: The Legacy of Zelma Dickerson* One of the most incredible aspects of Reese's story is his family legacy. His mother, Zelma Dickerson, is an award-winning singer and a significant influence in his life. Discover how his upbringing in a musical household contributed to his evolution as a versatile artist. *3. Lights, Camera, Action: Reese's Theatrical Brilliance* Reese Dickerson's artistic talents extend beyond music, as he has made a significant impact on the theatrical stage. We explore his exceptional performance as "Four Eyed Moe" in Players By The Sea's production of "Five Guys Named Moe" and his nomination for the prestigious Pelican Awards. *4. Harmonious Collaboration: Sharing the Stage with Legends* Reese has had the honor of sharing the stage with renowned artists, including The Clark Sisters, Donnie McClurkin, Kirk Franklin, PJ Martin, and Kelly Price. Listen to the stories and experiences that have left an indelible mark on his career and creative journey. *5. The Artistic Fusion: Music and Photography* Beyond the musical notes, Reese is a gifted photographer. His passion for capturing the essence of life has led to the creation of "This Is Africa," an upcoming photo book that beautifully merges his love for music and photography. Get a glimpse into the creative process and the stories conveyed through this mesmerizing project. Read the full blog on our website: https://www.thecontrastproject.tv/ ** "Thank you for joining me on The Contrast Project Lounge Podcast. Don't miss out on future episodes! Make sure to subscribe to The Contrast Project Lounge Podcast on Spotify for Podcasters and our YouTube channel or wherever you stream!" ** Music Tracks by Alex Grohl on Pixabay ** Feel free to LIKE, SHARE AND COMMENT and SMASH the SUBSCRIBE button. You can help support The Contrast Project Lounge Podcast by visiting: https://ko-fi.com/contrastprojectloun... #ReeseDickerson #MusicandPhotography #MultitalentedArtist #ThisIsAfrica #JacksonvilleFlorida #PelicanAwardNomination #CreativeSynergy #CollaborationInMusic #ArtisticJourney --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-contrast-project/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-contrast-project/support

Raun Ruffin has performed on and off Broadway in such productions as The Civil War and The York Theater Company's Don't Bother Me I Can't Cope. Regional Theater credits include five separate productions of Five Guys Named Moe, Ain't Misbehavin', Faust, Some Enchanted Evening, and Dreamgirls. Tours include the European leg of “Sophisticated Ladies” and the North American tour of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. 

Who is Marv Goldberg? Marv Goldberg (born 1944) is an American writer and historian of music in the field of rhythm & blues . Goldberg grew up in the Bronx, New York and was a graduate of Stuyvesant High School (1960), City College of New York (Biology; 1964), and Pace College (now Pace University; Accounting; 1967). https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marv_Goldberg Save this Website...you will need it! https://www.uncamarvy.com/ Louis Jordan - The King of the Jukebox The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame states that two of the most important originators of Rhythm and blues were Joe Turner and Louis Jordan, with his Tympany Five. The two artists helped to lay "the foundation for R&B in the 1940s, cutting one swinging rhythm & blues masterpiece after another".[22] The Hall also describes Jordan as "the Father of Rhythm & Blues," "the Grandfather of Rock 'n' Roll" and "King of the Juke Boxes".[43][16] Another source states that with Caldonia (1945), Jordan was "already crafting the classic rock ‘n' roll sound".[44] The Hall of Fame considers "his classic “Saturday Night Fish Fry” (1949) as an early example of rap and possibly the first rock and roll recording".[17] The Blues Foundation hints that Jordan was a precursor to R&B: "Louis Jordan was the biggest African-American star of his era and that his "Caldonia" reached "the top of the Race Records chart, as it was known prior to the introduction of term Rhythm & Blues in 1949".[45] Some have suggested that Chuck Berry modeled his musical approach on Jordan's.[46] Berry changed the lyric content from black life to teenage life, and substituted cars and girls for Jordan's primary motifs of food, drink, money and girls. Berry's iconic opening riff on "Johnny B. Goode"[47] bears a striking similarity to the intro played by the guitarist Carl Hogan on the 1946 hit "Ain't That Just Like a Woman"; Berry has acknowledged the debt in interviews.[48][49][50] Other sources also indicate that Little Richard was influenced by Jordan. In fact, the artist said Caldonia was the first non-gospel song he learned; and the shriek (or "whoop")[47] on the Jordan record "sounds eerily like the vocal tone Little Richard would adopt", in addition to the "Jordan-style pencil-thin moustache".[51][52] James Brown and Ray Charles also said that Jordan's style had an influence on their work.[52] B.B. King recorded an album called Let the Good Times Roll: The Music of Louis Jordan. The band included Earl Palmer, drums, Dr. John, piano, Hank Crawford, alto sax, David "Fathead" Newman, tenor sax, and Marcus Belgrave, trumpet.[53] Jordan was inducted into the Blues Hall of Fame;[6] and in 2018 he posthumously received a Grammy Award for lifetime achievement.[54] The Academy believes that he "led the way for rock and roll in the 50's. His recordings in the GRAMMY Hall Of Fame include: 'Ain't Nobody Here But Us Chickens', 'Caldonia Boogie', 'Choo Choo Ch'Boogie', and 'Let The Good Times Roll'".[55] According to Cleveland.com, "Louis Jordan had a profound impact on several African-American music genres that evolved during the first half of the 20th century ... He helped make jump blues, jazz and boogie-woogie mainstream forces. Jordan's legendary work would serve as a precursor to modern blues, rock and roll and R&B music".[56] In 1990, Five Guys Named Moe, a musical built around the songs of Louis Jordan, opened in London's West End and ran for over four years, winning a Laurence Olivier Award. It opened on Broadway in 1992 and received 2 Tony Award nominations. Tours and revivals have continued into the 2020s. Tom Gouker's Links Please Subscribe to SOMETHING came from Baltimore Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCj7HKmMrFB4vAQm3SKzvftA Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/tomfunproductions Itunes: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/.../scfb-186.../id1400504427...⁠ Anchor: https://anchor.fm/somethingcame-from-baltim⁠  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/somethingcame-from-baltim/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/somethingcame-from-baltim/support

For Video Edition, Please Click and Subscribe Here: https://youtu.be/JqKs9b-kf2k Michael has enjoyed tremendous success as a true ‘song and dance' man. He has appeared in eight Broadway shows – including Ragtime, Smokey Joe's Café, Victor/Victoria (with Julie Andrews, Liza Minnelli, and Raquel Welch), Disney's Beauty and the Beast, The Goodbye Girl (with Bernadette Peters), Grand Hotel (with Cyd Charisse), Starlight Express and Honky Tonk Nights. He appeared in the New York City Opera production of Porgy and Bess, as well as performing in countless television specials, live corporate events and numerous Broadway National Tours – including Ragtime, Smokey Joe's Café, The Music Of Andrew Lloyd Webber (with Michael Crawford), Starlight Express (lead role of Electra), Five Guys Named Moe (featured as Eat Moe) and Joseph and His Amazing… (Benjamin Calypso vocalist). Michael also received much critical acclaim as the star and headliner in two productions at the Taj Mahal in Atlantic City - Zoot Suit Strut and Club Indigo. He has also enjoyed NYC cabaret stage success with his one man shows “Unfinished” and “A Little Talk With Myself”. He continues to work on music and hopes to release an album of ‘favorites' in 2022.

On BroadwayRadio’s newest podcast “This Week in Theatre,” Jennifer McHugh and Matt Tamanini explore what is happening in the theatre world outside of New York City. With interviews, reviews, and conversations, “This Week in Theatre” will bring you a sampling of what is happening in some of the most exciting read more The post This Week in Theatre: February 19, 2022 | ‘Five Guys Named Moe,’ ‘A.D. 16,’ ‘Come from Away’ appeared first on BroadwayRadio.

This week we're joined by best friends & iconic MT duo Idriss Kargbo and Jordan Shaw! Idriss and Jordan first met when they appeared in The Scotsborough Boys at the Young Vic. They have both gone on to have incredible careers and have been best friends ever since. Prior to the pandemic, Idriss had  reprised his performance as Boq in the West End production of Wicked whilst his other credits include Five Guys Named Moe and Shrek The Musical. Jordan had been touring the world as Simba in The Lion King, with his other credits including Hadestown, Miss Saigon and Cats. Idriss & Jordan reveal how they cemented their friendship and discuss their career highs & lows + lots more! Follow Idriss & Jordan on Instagram: @idrissk & @jordanshawuk Hosted by Andrew Tomlins. @Andrew_Tomlins Thanks for listening! Visit westendframe.co.uk for more info about our podcasts. 

For Video Edition, Please Click and Subscribe Here: https://youtu.be/mYCkmhfiXTc RICHARD JAY-ALEXANDER, just before the pandemic, directed FOR THE GIRLS on Broadway, starring Kristin Chenoweth. His career is in its 46th year, having arrived in NYC in fall of 1975. He began his career as an actor/singer/dancer, making his Broadway debut in Luis Valdez’ play ZOOT SUIT at the Winter Garden Theatre in 1979. He was in the original Broadway cast of AMADEUS, alongside Ian McKellen and Tim Curry, worked on SONG and DANCE with Bernadette Peters and the revival of OLIVER! Starring Ron Moody and Patti LuPone. Richard is widely known for his 12 years working with Cameron Mackintosh as Executive Director of his North American company. He staged 11 productions of LES MISÉRABLES as well as serving as Executive Producer for LES MIZ, THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, MISS SAIGON, FIVE GUYS NAMED MOE and Stephen Sondheim’s PUTTING IT TOGETHER, which starred Julie Andrews, presented at MTC. He entered the recording industry, via cast albums, and has worked with many of the greatest artists in the world, in recording studios and on stages across the globe.  Richard proudly serves on the Executive Board of Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS and is a frequent contributor to BroadwayWorld, writing focus pieces and interviews about people and things that interest him in the business. Richard makes his home in Miami Beach, with his adopted schnauzer, Sally, who isn’t the least bit impressed by any of it. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_Jay-Alexander

Casting Director Harry Blumenau co-hosts The West End Frame Show! Andrew & Harry discuss Cinderella: The Socially Distanced Ball (Turbine Theatre) and Jodie Jacobs Live (Hippodrome Casino) as well as the latest news about The Phantom of the Opera, Sunset Boulevard, Get Up! Stand Up!, Cameron Mackintosh and more. Harry is one of the UK's busiest casting directors, just a few of his recent credits include The Pirate Queen, Hugh Jackman's world arena tour, Beast Type Song, Thriller Live, Starlight Express, Dirty Dancing, One Man Two Guvnors, American Idiot, Footloose, Close To You and Five Guys Named Moe. He was the children's casting director for Kinky Boots, Annie and The Bodyguard and is casting director in residence at Above The Stag and the Barn Theatre. Harry discusses a day in the life as a Casting Director, what projects get him most excited and lots more!Follow Harry on social media: @harryblumenau We're also joined by Jonathan Ashby Rock and Philip Ryder to discuss this year's panto at the Arts Centre, Hounslow. The duo have created an interactive production of Red Riding Hood. The show will be streamed, meaning people can enjoy Red Riding Hood in real life or at home. Red Riding Hood runs at the Arts Centre, Hounslow 15th - 20th December 2020. Visit www.theartscentrehounslow.co.uk for info and tickets. Hosted by Andrew Tomlins @Andrew_Tomlins Thanks for listening! Visit www.westendframe.co.uk to stay up-to-date with our podcasting adventures. 

Nessa semana, continuamos nosso “Desafio Original Broadway Cast Recordings”, em que alguns integrantes da equipe do Musical Cast estão escutando todos os álbuns de musicais que concorreram ao Tony Award de Melhor Musical desde o início da premiação. No episódio #96, Rafael Nogueira, Letícia Saggese e Felipe Tostes continuam o bate-papo sobre os musicais que concorreram e ganharam o prêmio nos anos 90, de 1990 até 1994. Vem ouvir, aprender mais sobre esses espetáculos e participar do desafio com a gente! Falamos um pouco sobre musicais conhecidos como Miss Saigon, Beauty and the Beast, Crazy for You e Falsettos, e também sobre alguns raramente lembrados como The Secret Garden, The Goodbye Girl, Grand Hotel, City of Angels, Five Guys Named Moe e muitos outros. Confira a lista do desafio e onde escutar através desse link: http://musicalcast.com.br/desafioobc/ Musical Cast, o primeiro podcast sobre teatro musical do Brasil, para você que quer informação além da superfície! Episódios novos todas as sextas-feiras, às 10h. Estamos disponíveis no Spotify, no iTunes, no Deezer e em outros agregadores de podcast como o Google Podcasts. Ajude o Musical Cast se manter vivo! Contribua no Catarse e assine nosso conteúdo.  https://www.catarse.me/musicalcast Siga a gente no: Instagram: instagram.com/MusicalCast e instagram.com/Arquivo.musicais Facebook: facebook.com/MusicalCast  YouTube: youtube.com/c/MusicalCast E-mail: contato@musicalcast.com.br

Hello, All!  It is so good to be back making episodes. I have been trying to find stories of hope, resilience, and strength during these times and I really think you're going to like this one. My friend and colleague from New York Vocal Coaching, Arbender Robinson, has been making the most of his down time to continue to still work on his craft and stay healthy and happy with "Early Morning Vocals." Check out his Instagram to hear for yourself: @arbender2 Listen to this episode and start thinking about a routine you can get into to help stay afloat during this crazy year! Thank you so much, Arbender, for coming on and inspiring people. You do so much good for this world. Thank you.     Find out more about Arbender here: https://www.arbender.com/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oXmIRP1PcnY&feature=youtu.be   Arbender Robinson (Actor) Broadway:  In Transit, Shuffle Along (revival), Les Miserables (revival), Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, Disney's The Lion King, Book Of Mormon, Hair, Ragtime (revival), Disney's The Little Mermaid, Hairspray. T.V.: The Last O.G., Nurse Jackie, Little Voice, Tony Awards, Good Morning America, The Today Show, CBS Sunday Morning.  He made his Broadway debut in the Tony Award winning production of Hairspray; where he covered the role of Seaweed. In the original cast of Disney's The Little Mermaid he covered the role of Prince Eric. He also served as the Dance Captain and Swing for the Broadway revival of Hair and was seen in the Broadway revival of Ragtime. His Broadway credits continue with Disney's The Lion King, Broadway's 6th longest running and all time highest grossing show. Since then he was in the original cast of Beautiful The Carole King Musical and the 2014 of Les Miserables and is the cover for Marius. He is also the first African American to ever play Marius on Broadway. Arbender starred in the 2016 hit music Shuffle Along alongside many Broadway Legends including Audra McDonald, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Billy Porter, Brandon Victor Dixon and Joshua Henry. The show was Directed by Tony Award Winner George C Wolfe and Choreographed by Savionne Glover.   Prior to moving to NYC, Arbender was a featured Vocalist with Royal Caribbean Cruises as well as an actor and vocalist for numerous Disney productions at Walt Disney World. He spent 4 years as a studio session Vocalist for the Disney Organization and can be heard in various parades and attractions worldwide. Arbender also performed extensively in Regional Theater in the US as well as numerous shows abroad including: Smokey Joe's Cafe, Five Guys Named Moe, Sweeney Todd, Jesus Christ Superstar, Aida, Ragtime, Secret Garden, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Songs for a New World, Parade, Miss Saigon and Into the Woods. When asked to describe the vocal ability of Arbender, one critic said “clear, effective, killer range of death...and that is a good thing. Look out Billy Porter, Arbender has arrived“ As a teaching artist, Arbender has worked with many organizations around the country and has a very unique teaching style that's accessible to all ages and talent levels. He also works significantly at bringing arts awareness to programs all over the country as well as serving as a huge advocate for Autism awareness and research. You can find more information here by following the link for "Teaching" or you can visit him at the New York Vocal Coaching Studio in Manhattan.  www.NewYorkVocalcoaching.com Arbender also mentioned a few things to keep his mom happy: “I am a huge advocate for education, the thirst for knowledge, and believing in the power of your dreams. Dream big because sometimes these things can come true. I studied theater, music, dance, and management at Viterbo University in LaCrosse, Wisconsin. I have lived and or worked professionally in more states than I can ever recall and I now consider NYC and The Great White Way my home”

Sintonía: "That Chick´s Too Young To Fry" - Louis Jordan Hemos utilizado, para la selección de canciones de los dos programas, una ultimísima recopilación de dos vinilos, titulada "Lous Jordan: Let The Good Times Roll, 46 Greatest Hits", editada en el 2019 "I´m Gonna Move To The Outskirts" - "What´s The Use of Getting Sober (When You´re Gonna Get Drunk Again)" - "Five Guys Named Moe" - "That´ll Just About Knock Me Out" - "Ration Blues" - "G.I. Jive" - "Is You Or Is You Ain´t (My Baby)" - "Mop! Mop!" - "You Can´t Get That No More" - "Caldonia" - "Somebody Done Changed The Locks On My Door" - "Buzz Me" - "Don´t Worry ´Bout That Mule" y "Salt Pork, West Virginia" Todas las canciones interpretadas al saxo y cantadas por Luis Jordan Escuchar audio

Episode 19 - Today I interview vocalist Kenny Williams. Since the age of 5 when he began singing into a hair brush, the sound coming out of Kenny's mouth has made people stop and listen, whether he was on a Broadway stage, performing on a cruise ship, or as lead singer with the Platters.http://www.kennywilliamssings.comhttps://www.instagram.com/kennywilliamssings/MusicGregory PorterLianne La Havas https://www.whatcanyoutellme.com/https://www.instagram.com/whatcanyoutellme/https://www.facebook.com/whatcanyoutellme/

I have the honor of speaking with TV/film actor Teren Carter who is a native of Baltimore native and currently resides in metro NY. Teren Carter began his professional acting career in the German production of Miss Saigon. Later, he played the role of Simon in the national tour of "Jesus Christ, Superstar", performing with originals Ted Neely and Carl Anderson. Additional credits include the role of Black, in Andrew Lippa's “The Wild Party”, Nomax, in the Arizona Rep Theater's production of "Five Guys Named Moe", and Adrian in "Smokey Joe's Cafe." Sit back and enjoy our conversation. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/soulfoodandlemonade/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/soulfoodandlemonade/support

We chat about his solo cabaret Thursday 21st November 2019 at ‪Boulevard Theatre. To book: https://boulevardtheatre.co.uk/whats-on/finale-nathaniel-morrison/ We also talk about Waitress. West End Gospel Choir. Sister Act. Jersey Boys. Joseph and his Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. Five Guys Named Moe. Mountview. The Adelphi. West End Live. Loose Women. All Together Now. Battersea Barge. Hippodrome Casino. Joe Suggs. Whoopi Goldberg. Sheila Hancock. Sara Bareilles. Tituss Burgess. Stevie Wonder. Brenda Edwards. Geri Horner. Andrew Wright. Lucie Jones. David Hunter. Joel Montague. Idriss Kargbo. Edward Baruwa. Ian Carlyle. Dex Lee. Omari Douglas. Andrew Patrick-Walker. Luke Bayer. Natalie Green. Caroline Kay. Amy Matthews. Courtney Stapleton. And Hannah Bingham. Benjamin James. Harry Wright.

Join us as we talk with Jose (BigMoe) Rivera & Bob (SloMoe) Muraida about their band Five Guys Named Moe.  Don't forget to hit SUBSCRIBE!

Michael Berkeley talks to the actor Clarke Peters about his passion for breaking down barriers between musical traditions. Best known for his television roles as Detective Lester Freeman in The Wire and Albert Lambreaux in Treme, Clarke has also appeared in films such as Notting Hill, Mona Lisa and Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri. And he has a rich career in music too – from busking in France in his youth to working as a backing singer for David Essex and for Joan Armatrading – if you listen carefully you can hear him on her iconic song Love and Affection. And he’s appeared in Chicago, Chess, and Porgy and Bess to name but a few musicals. In 1990 he created the award winning revue Five Guys Named Moe, based on the music of Louis Jordan. Clarke’s choices of music reflect the trans-Atlantic nature of his life: a piece written in France by the New Orleans composer Gottschalk, which he heard when filming Treme; music by Ravel and by Debussy; and Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue, which always takes him straight back to his birthplace, New York. And his final piece – Nat King Cole playing Rachmaninoff - illustrates perfectly his desire to open people’s ears to the cultural breadth of classical music. Producer: Jane Greenwood A Loftus production for BBC Radio 3

Interview with Bryant Bentley (actor) and Irene Wade (show host) to discuss his LA movie premiere for The Public (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HF2NOf3EkgE), upcoming showings of All or Nothin' (www.allornothinmovie.com) and other projects.Bryant Louis Bentleyhas traveled the country acting in theatrical performances. His theater creditsinclude Willie in Master Harold and theBoys (Clarence Brown Theater); Jackie Robinson in Most Valuable Player (Indiana Repertory Theater); Walter Lee in A Raisin in the Sun (Wright StateUniversity); Ceasar Wilkers in August Wilson’s Gem of the Ocean (Human Race Theater); Booth in Topdog/Underdog (Phoenix Theater); Levee Green in Ma’Rainey’s Black Bottom; Junior in Between Riverside and Crazy and Gabriel in Fences.He has also appeared in productions like Jitney,Two Trains Running, The Exonerated, Five Guys Named Moe, Greater Tuna,Cinderella, Blues for an Alabama Sky, and Plenty of Time.  Bryant has receivednumerous awards including the Central Ohio Theater’s Critics 14th Annual Pollfor Seasonal Achievement Best Actor Award for his portrayal of Boy Willie inAugust Wilson’s The Piano Lesson(CATCO Theater). Bryant completed his third reprisal role of Boy Willie at thePortland Playhouse Theater. The production was recognized as number one in theTop Ten Best Theater in Portland.

As Yet Unnamed London Theatre Podcast 21-Jan-2018 With T R P Watson  - Gareth James - Plays Discussed Rita, Sue and Bob Too - Royal Court Theatre  [00:20]   The Exorcist - Phoenix Theatre [08:20]   Five Guys Named Moe - Marble Arch Theatre [12:04]   Heartbreak House - Union Theatre  [18:38]

Peter Davis is Steve's guest. Peter has played in the house band of Prairie Home Companion and has mastered several musical instruments. His rendition of "Five Guys Named Moe" is exquisite. Harry helps with the scat singing. Plus, Steve decides to practice the Flapdoodle maneuver on Harry, a dangerous move that can cause irreparable damage to the ventriloquist's arm if done improperly. Needless to say, things don't go as planned. Steve plays "Old Dan Tucker" from his album "Silly Songs About Silly People" with Jay Ungar and Molly Mason. You may remember Jay because he wrote the theme to Ken Burns' "The Civil War" and was nominated for a Grammy because of it. Molly Mason was in the Prairie Home Companion house band for several years. 

Gary and the Booth One crew are pleased to welcome award-winning artistic director of Court Theatre, Mr. Charles Newell to the program. Court is the resident professional theater company of the University of Chicago in Hyde Park. Charlie has been AD at Court since 1994. Under his leadership, Court has, in the words of playwright Tony Kushner, "developed a spectacular reputation as one of the most important theaters in the country." Charlie's directing credits span a spectrum from classic Shakespeare to world premiere dramas and comedies, from musicals to opera. He is the recipient of four Joseph Jefferson Awards for directing, and has been honored by TCG and the League of Chicago Theatres for artistic achievement. Charlie is one of the finest theatrical artists working in America today and refers to himself as "the luckiest man in show business." Newell grew up in the Washington, DC area and first fell in love with theater when he saw an Arena Stage production of Death of a Salesman as a young boy. He studied at Wesleyan University, then honed his craft through a series of professional apprenticeships with some of the country's most outstanding theater artists, including Garland Wright at the Tyrone Guthrie Theater in Minneapolis. Charlie's most recent work is a production of Tom Stoppard's The Hard Problem. The title comes from philosopher David Chalmers' term to describe scientific efforts to understand consciousness. We discuss this play in depth as well as Newell's close relationship with Mr. Stoppard. Charlie and Tom have consulted personally on a number of other Stoppard productions Charlie has directed. For this one, they had almost daily conversations about the play during rehearsals. In his early career as a stage manager, Gary had the great privilege to work on the Broadway and National touring productions of Stoppard's The Real Thing. He and Charlie trade stories about working with Stoppard and what a true man of the theater he really is. Much like Stoppard's other works, The Hard Problem is a tricky play to fully comprehend on a single viewing. Charlie talks about the way Stoppard's focus is centered on the emotional connections between the characters rather than the intellectual ideas. "If one can find the heart of it, the rest will fall into place." We think you will find the discussion illuminating and fascinating. Court Theatre takes full advantage of being part of the University of Chicago. In 2010, with the support of some very generous members of the Board of Trustees, Court created The Center for Classic Theatre. "A new way of approaching what it means for a professional theatre to be in residence at a major university. It is an approach to producing that fully accesses the amazing intellectual resources that surround the theatre. This vision influences how Court Theatre builds seasons and serves its audience and community." The results have been exciting. For instance, this season Court produced the widely acclaimed world premiere of Man in the Ring. Playwright Michael Cristopher won the best new play award from the American Theatre Critics Association. Still to come this season at Court is a rare production of Mary Chase's Harvey. Recently announced for the 2017-18 subscription season: Five Guys Named Moe; The Belle of Amhurst directed by friend of the show  Sean Graney and starring Kate Fry; All My Sons; Guess Who's Coming to Dinner; and The Originalist with Edward Gero as Supreme Court Judge Antonin Scalia. Some final personal information about Charlie - Favorite City? Chicago (no surprise there!); Other career he would have liked to pursue? Basketball Coach or General Manager. The Chicago Bulls may be looking! Kiss of Death: Gilbert Baker, a self-described "gay Betsy Ross," and creator of the original Rainbow Flag that has become an enduring and universal symbol for inclusion, peace and love. The original banner, created for the 1978 Gay Pride parade in San Francisco,

Tony and Grammy Award winner Billy Porter talks about his new album - "Billy Porter presents The Soul of Richard Rodgers." The collection features new, soulful takes on classic Richard Rodgers songs from Broadway musicals including Oklahoma!, The Sound of Music, Babes in Arms, South Pacific, and The King and I, with lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II and Lorenz Hart. Billy is the very picture of a passionate Renaissance man - actor, recording artist, director, playwright and activist. Broadway credits include Miss Saigon, Five Guys Named Moe, Grease, and Smokey Joe's Cafe. He won the Tony Award, as well as the Grammy, Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle Awards for his groundbreaking performance of “Lola” in Kinky Boots. That was followed by joining the all-star line up for Shuffle Along. Film and television credits include Barry Levinson's "The Humbling" opposite Al Pacino, Sundance Film Festival features "The Broken Hearts Club" and "Intern," "Noel" (with Susan Sarandon and Robin Williams), "Shake Rattle & Roll" as Little Richard, "Another World," "Twisted," "Law & Order," "Law & Order: SVU," "The Tonight Show" and more. In 2014, Primary Stages presented the highly successful World Premiere of "While I Yet Live," Porter's autobiographical play at off Broadway's Duke Theater. "Billy Porter presents The Soul of Richard Rodgers" is available now at all digital download outlets.

Tony and Grammy Award winner Billy Porter talks about his new album - "Billy Porter presents The Soul of Richard Rodgers." The collection features new, soulful takes on classic Richard Rodgers songs from Broadway musicals including Oklahoma!, The Sound of Music, Babes in Arms, South Pacific, and The King and I, with lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II and Lorenz Hart. Billy is the very picture of a passionate Renaissance man - actor, recording artist, director, playwright and activist. Broadway credits include Miss Saigon, Five Guys Named Moe, Grease, and Smokey Joe's Cafe. He won the Tony Award, as well as the Grammy, Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle Awards for his groundbreaking performance of “Lola” in Kinky Boots. That was followed by joining the all-star line up for Shuffle Along. Film and television credits include Barry Levinson's "The Humbling" opposite Al Pacino, Sundance Film Festival features "The Broken Hearts Club" and "Intern," "Noel" (with Susan Sarandon and Robin Williams), "Shake Rattle & Roll" as Little Richard, "Another World," "Twisted," "Law & Order," "Law & Order: SVU," "The Tonight Show" and more. In 2014, Primary Stages presented the highly successful World Premiere of "While I Yet Live," Porter's autobiographical play at off Broadway's Duke Theater. "Billy Porter presents The Soul of Richard Rodgers" is available now at all digital download outlets.

On this week’s edition of Arts Magazine, actor and Executive Artistic Director Damron Russell Armstrong and dancer/actor Christopher Barksdale-Burns will join us to talk about the Black Repertory Theatre of […] The post “Five Guys Named Moe” & “Trigger Happy” appeared first on KKFI.

Originally from Sheffield, Paul trained at the renowned Italia Conti Academy of Performing Arts before embarking on a successful West End career. Since then he's appeared in numerous show like Grand Hotel,  The Rat Pack, Ain’t Misbehavin, Five Guys Named Moe and The Lion King.

Libby Purves meets pianist Nicholas McCarthy; actor and director Clarke Peters; shepherdess Amanda Owen and chef and restaurateur Raymond Blanc. Nicholas McCarthy is a pianist who is making his debut at London's Purcell Room at Southbank Centre. Born without his right hand, he went on to study at the Royal College of Music and is the only one-handed pianist to graduate from the institution. At his concert he will perform a wide variety of repertoire including Chopin, Bach, Strauss, Liszt and Gershwin to showcase both his virtuosic and mainstream appeal. Nicholas McCarthy performs at the Purcell Room, Southbank Centre, London. Clarke Peters is an actor, singer, writer and director. His many roles have included Lester Freamon in TV's The Wire and Othello alongside Dominic West's Iago. Clarke performed in the original Paris production of Hair and wrote and starred in the award-winning production of Five Guys Named Moe. He is the narrator in the Louis Armstrong Story at the Bristol International Jazz and Blues Festival, reading excerpts from Armstrong's autobiography and letters. The Bristol International Jazz and Blues Festival is at Colston Hall, Bristol. Amanda Owen is a shepherdess who tends her flock of just over 1,000 sheep at Ravenseat, a hill farm of 2,000 acres at the head of Swaledale in North Yorkshire. In her book, The Yorkshire Shepherdess, she tells of how a rebellious girl from Huddersfield learnt her craft as a shepherdess and how she juggles the demands of her livestock with the demands of raising a large family in such a remote area. The Yorkshire Shepherdess is published by Pan Macmillan. Raymond Blanc OBE is a chef, restaurateur and writer. His new book Kew On A Plate and its accompanying TV series tell the story of his collaboration with the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew to create a new kitchen garden. The garden celebrates the heritage and botany of popular plants and reveals their growing and cooking secrets. Born in eastern France, Raymond arrived in the UK in 1972. Five years later he opened his first restaurant which went on to win two Michelin stars. Kew on a Plate with Raymond Blanc - Recipes, Horticulture and Heritage is published by Headline. Producer: Paula McGinley.

Candi and Randy welcome Billy Porter, Tony Award winner for Best Actor in a Musical for Kinky Boots, to talk about his many careers - as actor, director, writer, recording artist - with the emphasis on artist. Billy stars in the hit Broadway show, Kinky Boots (music by Tony Award winner Cyndi Lauper, written by Tony Award winner Harvey Fierstein, directed by Tony Award winner Jerry Mitchell), and is working on his upcoming new CD, "The Standard."  Early in his career, Billy appeared in several successful Broadway shows (MISS SAIGON, GREASE, FIVE GUYS NAMED MOE  and SMOKEY JOE'S CAFE) and wrote his own one-man shows GHETTO SUPERSTAR and AT THE CORNER OF BROADWAY AND SOUL.  Other plays he has appeared: TOPDOG/UNDERDOG, JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR and DREAMGIRLS, and the song cycles MYTHS AND HYMNS and SONGS FOR A NEW WORLD.   His song, "Time" became an overnight hit after being featured on the TV show "So You Think You Can Dance."  Billy appeared as "Belize" in the Signature Theatre Company's 20th Anniversary off-Broadway production of Tony Kushner's ANGELS IN AMERICA.

Candi and Randy welcome the fantasticly talented Billy Porter to talk about his many careers - as actor, director, writer, recording artist - with the emphasis on artist. Early in his career, Billy won the national talent show Star Search, appeared in several successful Broadway shows (MISS SAIGON, GREASE, FIVE GUYS NAMED MOE  and SMOKEY JOE'S CAFE) and wrote his own one-man shows GHETTO SUPERSTAR and AT THE CORNER OF BROADWAY AND SOUL.  Other plays he has appeared: in TOPDOG/UNDERDOG at City Theatre, JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR and DREAMGIRLS at Pittsburgh Civic Light Opera, and the song cycles MYTHS AND HYMNS and SONGS FOR A NEW WORLD.   His song, "Time" became an overnight hit after being featured on the TV show "So You Think You Can Dance."  In September 2010, Billy appeared as "Belize" in the Signature Theatre Company's 20th Anniversary off-Broadway production of Tony Kushner's ANGELS IN AMERICA.  Billy will be starring in a new Broadway show this coming season, KINKY BOOTS (music by Cyndi Lauper, written by Tony Award winner Harvey Fierstein, directed by Tony Award winner Jerry Mitchell), and is working on his upcoming new CD, "The Standard."

The saxophonist and singer Louis Jordan bridged the gap between jazz and rhythm and blues, pioneering many techniques that would be the foundation of r and b, and of rock, but always played as straight ahead jazz. Jordan produced dozens of classic recordings including "Five Guys Named Moe" and "Saturday Night Fish Fry". His discography stretches for over three decades from the mid-1930s and to pick his best work, Alyn Shipton is joined by singer Gwyneth Herbert.

Louis Jordan was born in Brinkley, Arkansas, where his father was a local music teacher and bandleader. Jordan started out on clarinet, and also played piano professionally early in his career, but alto saxophone became his main instrument. However, he became even better known as a songwriter, entertainer and vocalist. Songs in order of play are, Caldonia, Don't Let The Sun Catch You Cryin', Let The Good Time Roll, Somebody Done Changed The Lock on My Door, What The Use in Getting Sober, Choo Choo Ch'Boogie, Five Guys Named Moe, Knock Me a Kiss, Nobody Knows You When You Ard Down and Out, and School Days (When We Were Kids). Please Take our Listener Survey! All Donations given this month will be divided among our hard working Podcasters. Merry Christmas to All Purchase Louis Jordan Music Here!!