Podcast appearances and mentions of Ruth Eckerd Hall

ROGER HODGSON THE VOICE OF SUPERTRAMP 'THE LOST INTERVIEWS'  Episode 7 Roger Hodgson's inspirational lyrics, enchanting vocals and virtuoso musicianship continue to astound audiences worldwide. Hodgson's distinctive voice and profound musical arrangements have spawned numerous 'Top 40 Hits' for classic rock music legends Supertramp. Some of Roger's most distinguished classics include, “Give a Little Bit,” “The Logical Song,” “Take the Long Way Home,” “Breakfast in America,” “Dreamer,” “School,” “It's Raining Again,” and “Fool's Overture.” After performing to jubilant sold-out audiences worldwide, 'Supertramp's Roger Hodgson' returns to the stage in 2013 on a new global excursion. Roger will be making a rare appearance at Ruth Eckerd Hall in Clearwater, Florida on Friday, March 22nd and for the first time in the U.S.; Hodgson will be performing with a Rock Symphony Orchestra. After the release of their third studio album, Crime of the Century in 1974, Supertramp quickly captured the attention of music critics and aficionados across the globe. Crime of the Century was a superlative release. The creative writing collaboration of Hodgson and Davies, although contrasting, began a highly successful commercial period for a group comprised of highly esteemed musicians. Roger Hodgson penned; “Dreamer” became Supertramp's first big hit. The album also featured two beautifully composed arrangements by Hodgson entitled ... “Hide in Your Shell” and “If Everyone Was Listening.” Supertramp became a sought-out concert attraction because of their awe-inspiring musical abilities and riveting onstage presence. Their shows often spotlighted a movie projection that displayed the Crime of the Century album cover, an image of two hands clutching jail cell bars while floating in space. The projection synchronized hypnotically with the music above the stage. Subsequent albums … Crisis? What Crisis? (1975) and Even in the Quietest Moments (1977) which produced “Give a Little Bit” (#15 on Billboard's Pop Singles chart). In 1979, Supertramp released what would become their highest selling album, Breakfast in America. The album spawned four U.S. Billboard Hit singles… “The Logical Song” (#6 Hit), “Take the Long Way Home” (#10 Hit), “Goodbye Stranger” (#15 Hit) and “Breakfast in America” (#62 Hit). The album remained on top of the charts worldwide and eventually sold over 20-million copies, becoming one of the biggest selling albums of all-time. Supertramp made an amazingly smooth transition from a progressive rock scheme over album-oriented rock airwaves to mainstream Top 40 radio, and without compromising or sacrificing musical integrity. The bands next album, ironically entitled …Famous Last Words (1982) would be the last featuring vocalist/lyricist/keyboardist and guitarist Roger Hodgson. The album reached #5 on Billboard's Pop Album Charts and was certified Gold. To date ... Supertramp has sold over 60- million albums. Roger Hodgson officially left Supertramp in 1983 to pursue a solo career. In 1987, after his second solo album was released, Hodgson fell and shattered both of his wrists. Doctors said he would never play music again, but his strong faith, positive thinking, self-healing efforts, and physical therapy would prove the medical profession wrong. Within a year and a half, Roger was playing his music once again. Roger Hodgson released three solo albums since leaving Supertramp … In the Eye of the Storm (1984), Hai Hai (1987) and Open the Door (2000). He also released a live album entitled, Rites of Passage (1996). In 2001, Roger was invited to play with Ringo Starr & His All-Starr Band. The band's lineup also featured Ian Hunter (Mott the Hoople), Greg Lake (Emerson, Lake, and Palmer), Sheila E., Howard Jones and Mark Rivera. In 2006, Hodgson released his first ever DVD entitled, Take the Long Way Home –Live in Montreal. The solo release achieved platinum status in just seven weeks. The following year, Roger accepted an invitation by Princes William and Harry to perform at the ‘Concert for Diana' in front of an audience of 65,000 people at Wembley Stadium. “Give a Little Bit,” “Dreamer,” “Breakfast in America” and “It's Raining Again” were among Diana's favorite songs. The concert was broadcast in 140 countries around the world. Roger Hodgson's most recent release, “Classics Live” is an incredible collection of his live performances recorded from his '2010 world tour.' There are also 60 unreleased songs that Roger plans to record when the time is right. I had a wonderful opportunity to chat with Roger Hodgson recently before the launch of his worldwide tour. Roger's music continues to inspire and offer hope for people everywhere. His spirituality and positive vibrations were felt throughout our entire conversation. Roger is a true delight.     Support us on PayPal!

Les festivals Werchter Boutique et TW Classic ne seront pas organisés cette année annonce l'organisateur Live Nation, Rock Werchter lui aura bien lieu avec Classic 21 début juillet à l'affiche : le Boss, Maneskin , les Foo Fighters… De grandes retrouvailles pour les Doobie Brothers et Michael McDonald sur scène et en studio pour travailler sur un nouvel album après 4 décénnies. La Marque d'instruments de musique Fender célèbre le 70ème anniversaire de la guitare Stratocaster avec un clip montrant une multitude de musiciens : Nile Rodgers, Jimmie Vaughan, Rebecca Lovell, Tyler Bryant … Bryan Ferry, le chanteur de Roxy Music, vend la moitié de son catalogue musical, tout comme Michael Jackson et Rod Stewart, à la firme Iconic Artists Group. 2 Bob Dylan reprend "Big River" de Johnny Cash pour la première fois en 21 ans, déjà repris sur les ‘'Basement Tapes'' en 1967 et l'avait ensuite chanté en duo avec l'homme en noir deux ans plus tard lors des sessions "Nashville Skyline". AC/DC : l'acteur qui jouera le rôle de Bon Scott dans le biopic du chanteur a été dévoilé, il s'agit du jeune acteur Lee Tiger Halley qui a été choisi pour incarner l'icône du rock dans le film, intitulé ‘'The Kid From Harvest Road''. Mots-Clés : guitariste, chanteur, Pat Simmons, Facebook, John Shanks, tonalité, guitaristes, monstres sacrés, Jimi Hendrix, David Gilmour, Jeff Beck, Ritchie Blackmore, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Andy Gill, Gang of Four, Brother Wayne Kramer, MC5, fondateur, Chic, The Hitmaker, célèbre, instrument, chansons, succès, dance, disco, funk, pop, jazz, country, folk, société, production, australien, Halo Films, Protocol Pictures, histoire, magie, passion Fremantle, série, Boy Swallows Universe, roman, Trent Dalton, comique, Crazy Fun Park, Belgique, Dessel, propriétaires, actif, carrière musicale, solo, héritage, génération, fans, président, Jimmy Edwards, art, mode, tournée, Ruth Eckerd Hall, Clearwater, Floride, passion, enfance, tourne-disque, portable, route, autobiographie, coulisses, spectacle, tournée, Amérique, monde. --- Classic 21 vous informe des dernières actualités du rock, en Belgique et partout ailleurs. Le Journal du Rock, chaque jour à 7h30 et 18h30. Merci pour votre écoute Pour écouter Classic 21 à tout moment : www.rtbf.be/classic21 Retrouvez tous les contenus de la RTBF sur notre plateforme Auvio.be Et si vous avez apprécié ce podcast, n'hésitez pas à nous donner des étoiles ou des commentaires, cela nous aide à le faire connaître plus largement.

In December of 1968, I left home alone for the very first time to go to a Pop Festival in Miami. Technically it was in Hallandale at a horse track. It was an absolutely fabulous three days except for the part where I lost my wallet and I was kind of adopted by a 29-year-old woman in an MG convertible who fed me and took me out to Miami Beach at midnight to go to a club called The Image.. And just like me, I am taking way too long with this post. Getting back to the festival there was such a diverse group of artists who played including Iron Butterfly, Chuck Berry, Lester Flatt and Earl Scruggs, and the Turtles. On the night I lost my wallet, I was in the parking lot looking for my friend's car which I could not find. From the vantage point of the parking lot, I could hear two different groups playing. On one stage which was called the Flower stage in front of the stands, I could hear Iron Butterfly. In my other ear I could hear the Turtles singing Eleanor. It was at this time that I gave up looking for my friend's car and I had decisions to make. One was to panic because I was 17 years old away from home for the first time and had no money because my wallet had disappeared and I had no ride to get back to my friend's house where I was staying. The other decision was which stage was I going to go to. I was actually in the stands when Iron Butterfly took the stage and heard most of their set before I headed out to the parking lot so I decided to go over to the Flying stage and listen to the Turtles. they were absolutely wonderful. great harmonies, very tight band and it was there that I met the wonderful lady who rescued me and took me to Miami Beach to the club and then back to her apartment to spend the night. ( that by the way is yet another story that I will never tell). The next morning after she fixed me breakfast she dropped me back off to the festival and gave me her ticket for the third day since mine was in my wallet that was gone. She also gave me $5 to buy something to drink or eat later. I wonder what happened to her, but I digress this post is about the Turtles.I did not see them in concert again until 1992 when they were part of a radio concert at Coachman Park in Clearwater that included a bunch of different bands. My teenage son TyTyler Crose was with me and anyone who knows him knows his vast knowledge of classic rock and roll. Because of my work and radio and knowing the right people I was able to gain access to the restricted area next to the stage and I took Tyler with me while the two remaining members of the Turtles Howard Kailyn, and Mark Volman We're hanging out and Tyler got to meet them both. What a bunch of people do not know is that Howard and Mark at one time in a break from Turtles fame became Fluorescent Leach and Eddie and were part of Frank Zappa's Mothers of Invention. Great evening, lots of great entertainment including the Turtles which brings me to my last paragraph.So, today because I genuinely have no life I was looking at YouTube and I see a video from the 2023 Happy Together tour. They actually were here I believe in May at Ruth Eckerd Hall but because I don't know anything that's happening I missed the show. I am kind of glad I did. As I was watching the video I got to see the Cowsills and then Gary Puckett formally of the Union Gap. As I understand it he is a local resident here in our area now. I then kind of skipped ahead a little bit because I really wanted to see Howard and Mark. They were introduced with great fanfare, except for one thing. No Howard Kailyn. Further research told me that he had retired because of some severe heart problems. I understand we are all getting old as crap. But, oh holy crap, His replacement was the guy that sang for the imaginary group called The Archies. Remember them? And to my shock and horror right in the middle of the set, he decided he was going to sing Sugar Sugar. I am so grateful for experiencing them in the beginning and midway thru. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thedailygrateful/message

Eleanor Spicer Rice, PhD–an entomologist by training, and the author of multiple books, focused on ants and spiders—recounts how she came to write a book about microbes, “Unseen Jungle: The […] The post Eleanor Spicer Rice, author of “Unseen Jungle: The Microbes That Secretly Control Our World” first appeared on Talking Animals.

Flourish is the Theme for 2023 Annual HR Conference for the Suncoast HR Management Association A one day Conference on April 12th at Ruth Eckerd Hall in Clearwater To find out more visit the suncoasthr.org Follow link to our Podcast Disclaimer ⁠⁠⁠https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/cu/Acmh525/podcastdisclaimer

Singer, Songwriter, & Co-Founder of The Beach Boys Mike Love joins the show to discuss his career and preview the show he'll perform tomorrow at Ruth Eckerd Hall.

In the 9a hour, NewsRadio WFLA Anchor Chris Trenkmann runs through today's top stories, including Sarasota teachers upset that a new visitor policy could endanger students and themselves. Singer, Songwriter, & Co-Founder of The Beach Boys Mike Love joins the show to discuss his career and preview the show he'll perform tomorrow at Ruth Eckerd Hall. ABC News Contributor Sarah Isgur checks in with the latest on the 2024 GOP Presidential Primary. Ryan and Dana run through some trending stories, including charges against Alec Baldwin being downgraded. Ryan wraps up the hour by saying goodbye to the studios on Gandy Blvd in Tampa.

One of my all-time favorite movies as a child was Anastasia. From the story to the soundtrack, the characters, and the costumes, it was a magical play on what happened to the youngest Romanov daughter, Anastasia. That's why, when I found out the Broadway musical was making its way down to Florida, I jumped at the chance to see it. The musical was playing at Ruth Eckerd Hall in Clearwater, Florida. Ruth Eckerd Hall is a performing arts hall including all sorts of events, from Broadway musicals like Anastasia to comedy shows and concerts for adults and children. With a bar in the front, VIP rooms, and the England Family Musical Garden, Ruth Eckerd Hall is the perfect venue for a date night, a girl's night, or fun for the entire family. When you walk into the hall, there is a full service bar that includes liquor, wine, and local, import and craft beers. If you are hungry, you can grab pizza, a hot dog, popcorn, soft pretzels, candy, chips, a soda, and water at the many concession stands around the hall.The hall even includes Pre-show Party Packages for $29 per person and a Breakfast Brunch Buffet for $25 a person.The staff was so friendly, and one kind lady even spent her evening taking pictures of guests by the spectacular white Christmas tree. Even parking was easy, and there was not too great of a hassle to get out after the show. Some upcoming must-see shows are The Blue Man Group (February 2 -3), Sarah McLachlan (February 26), Riverdance VIP Add-On (January 17 - January 19), Jason Isbell and The 400 Unit (January 20), John Mellencamp (February 13 - February 15), Dancing With The Stars: Live! (February 18), A Carpenters Tribute (March 19), Steve Miller Band (March 23), Johnny Mathis (March 25), TFO: Harry Potter vs. Star Wars (March 19), On Your Feet! (April 7 - April 8), TFO: Spring in Paris (April 12), Postmodern Jukebox (April 15), Styx 2023 Tour with Don Felder (April 17), Cats (April 23), Steve Martin & Martin Short (April 28).All in all, our "Once Upon a December" experience was magical, and we will most definitely be back.

Kim McVicar is a comedian, retired dancer, and Canadian! Today she takes us on a trip through her life leading up to the taping of her next special "Tap Dancing On My Mother's Grave" which will be taped at Ruth Eckerd Hall in Tampa, Florida on December 18th. Some tickets still available! Plugs: Tickets for the 5:30pm taping of Kim's Special: CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS! Sponsors: www.TotallyGoodTime.com - USE CODE FLORIDAVS15 FOR 15% OFF @LuckyNicksPizza - Lucky Nick's Pizza - Wood-fired sourdough pizza and more --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/floridavs/support

Erin Tracy is a comedian, dancer, and actor from Cape Coral, Florida! Today her and Peter talk about their hometown, the pressure of creating art in a small market, and Halloween 2021! Enjoy this very "SouthWest Florida" episode of Florida Vs...! Plugs: https://erintracycomedy.com + Erin on Instagram. TICKET LINK *Peter is performing at Ruth Eckerd Hall in Clearwater, FL at 5:30pm on December 18th. Get tickets here->* TICKET LINK Sponsors: www.TotallyGoodTime.com - USE CODE FLORIDAVS15 FOR 15% OFF @LuckyNicksPizza - Lucky Nick's Pizza - Wood-fired sourdough pizza and more --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/floridavs/support

Kate Kennedy is a comedian, former adult film star, and Coloradan! Today she brings us back to Longmont, Colorado to talk about the hiking, the turkey factories, the breweries, her search terms, the road trips to school(!), and of course THE WEED! Plugs: Kate's Social Media: Twitter + Instagram + LINKTREE + Peter Live in Clearwater Florida on December 18th at Ruth Eckerd Hall at 5:30pm! Segments What Cha Eatin? + One Last Thing / One Good Thing + Tattoos! Sponsors: www.TotallyGoodTime.com - USE CODE FLORIDAVS15 FOR 15% OFF @LuckyNicksPizza - Lucky Nick's Pizza - Wood-fired sourdough pizza and more --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/floridavs/support

Katie Pedretty discusses her start at KROQ-FM (she was studying to be an attorney and worked at an ad agency at the time she interviewed with the General Sales Manager, Jeff Freeman); her experience working in the 1980s, the time of “Valley Girls” and MTV; feeling awestruck in the presence of legends such as Bob Dylan and her favorite band as a teen, The Tubes; the changes she has observed through the years in the record industry; and working in the music industry during COVID [...]

Katie Pedretty discusses her start at KROQ-FM (she was studying to be an attorney and worked at an ad agency at the time she interviewed with the General Sales Manager, Jeff Freeman); her experience working in the 1980s, the time of “Valley Girls” and MTV; feeling awestruck in the presence of legends such as Bob Dylan and her favorite band as a teen, The Tubes; the changes she has observed through the years in the record industry; and working in the music industry during COVID [...]

Greg Wolf joins Beckles & Recher Friday to talk about this weekend's events in the Tampa Bay region! The Toronto Raptors face the Phoenix Suns at Amalie Arena tonight, and the Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday! Friday night, Night Ranger performs at Ruth Eckerd Hall, and "Bridges of Rhythm" at Straz Center's Riverwalk Stage. Lots going on Saturday, including the USF Spring Football Game, America's Largest Interactive Mystery Dinner Show at the Westshore Hilton Garden Inn, Grammy winner Al DiMeola at the Central Park Performing Arts Center, and our own Ian Beckles DJing at Silverking Brewing! Events going on all weekend include the Tampa Bay Collectible Sports Card Show at Westshore Holiday Inn, the Cirque Italia Water Circus at Grove 16 in Wesley Chapel, and the Busch Gardens Food & Wine Festival, featuring 38 Special on Saturday and Vanilla Ice on Sunday! Finally, Bill Bellamy will do some sets at the Tampa Improv Friday and Saturday!

Greg Wolf joins Beckles & Recher Friday to talk about this weekend's events in the Tampa Bay region! The Toronto Raptors face the Utah Jazz at Amalie Arena tonight, while the Tampa Bay Lightning have two games: Saturday against the Chicago Blackhawks and Sunday against the Florida Panthers! Friday night, the St. Pete Wing & Craft Beer Fest at Albert Whitted Park. On Saturday, a Jelly Bean Fling at the Florida Pioneer Museum in Dade City and a Toy Train Show at the Hillsborough County Fairgrounds in Brandon. Events going on all weekend include the Tampa Bay Screams Horror Convention at the Westshore Ramada, the Cirque Italia Water Circus at Brandon Town Center, the Busch Gardens Food & Wine Festival, and Whipple Superchargers NMCA Muscle Car Mayhem at Bradenton Motorsports Park! If it's comedy you want, Paula Poundstone visits the Capitol Theatre in Clearwater on Saturday, and Godfrey at the Tampa Improv. Let's not forget the reunion of the 1980 Philadelphia Phillies World Championship team at Ruth Eckerd Hall on Sunday night!

Greg Wolf joins Beckles & Recher Friday to talk about this weekend's events in the Tampa Bay region! Lots of sporting events going on, starting with the Lightning vs. Nashville Predators, yes, fans are now allowed! Then some spring training games involving the Rays, Yankees, and Blue Jays! Also, some arena football featuring the Tampa Bay Tornadoes in Lakeland! The final weekend of the annual Florida Strawberry Festival in Plant City! Up for comedy? Jim Breuer visits the Tampa Improv! Is it music you want? The ELO Experience comes to Ruth Eckerd Hall, and Jeff Hardy visits the Sarasota Events Center! The Cirque Italia Water Circus comes to Brandon Town Center, and the 4th Annual St. Paddy's Shenanigans Bar Crawl all around downtown and south Tampa!

Greg Wolf joins Beckles & Recher Friday to talk about this weekend's events in the Tampa Bay region! Tampa Bay Pizza week is still going on through Sunday. The Wailers featuring Julian Marley at Ruth Eckerd Hall Friday night. Also at Ruth Eckerd Hall on Saturday, Kashmir: The Led Zeppelin Tribute Show. And continuing its run through March 18 at Ruth Eckerd Hall, The Office: A Murder Mystery. Repticon is back at the Florida State Fairgrounds. A Green Egg grilling competition at Florida's Gulf Coast EggFest. The Coliseum in St. Pete hosts the Tampa Bay Home Show. The St. Pete Fine Arts Festival at South Straub Park in downtown St. Petersburg. And at Nathan Benderson Park in Sarasota, the Daredevil Rally Drive-in Thrill Show, featuring Nik Wallenda! .

Welcome to the 30th episode of Amplify Clearwater Show, powered by 13th Ave Media! We are very excited to take you on a journey to learn more about all of the incredible businesses, nonprofits, and community leaders. In this episode, we are featuring Tracy West, Tournament director for the PGA TOUR’s Valspar Championship! Tracy West is the tournament director for the PGA TOUR’s Valspar Championship. In her role she leads the strategic and overall management efforts for this official PGA TOUR professional golf tournament, played at Innisbrook Golf Resort. The event is the largest signature sporting event in Pinellas County, annually attracting over 130,000 patrons, 350 corporate partners and 2,000 volunteers and raising over $2 million annually for 80 regional charities. She is co-founder, executive vice president and partner of Pro Links Sports since 1993 and is responsible for the general oversight of the PGA TOUR’s Wells Fargo Championship and 3M Open and various other company projects. She has been involved in management of 60+ pro tournaments throughout her career including tournament management nationwide for PGA TOUR Champions Tour events and U.S. Senior Opens. Prior to joining the Valspar Championship in May 2014, for six years West took a break from pro golf tournament management to serve as the senior director of development and signature programs for the Red Sox Foundation and Massachusetts General Hospital Home Base Program, leading the fundraising efforts for this clinical program at Massachusetts General Hospital. She developed multiple large signature fundraising events, including the Run to Home Base in Fenway Park, raising millions of dollars annually. West serves on the board for the PGA TOUR Tournament Advisory Council, Habitat for Humanity Pinellas and West Pasco Counties, The First Tee of Tampa Bay, AMPLIFY Clearwater (regional Chamber of Commerce), Tampa Bay Sports Commission, Ruth Eckerd Hall, Truist Local Advisory Board (Pinellas County), National Leadership Council for Women of Color Golf and served on the 2019 NCAA Women’s Final Four Local Organizing Committee. She is a member of WISE Tampa (Women In Sports & Entertainment). West has an MBA in Marketing from Michigan State University and a B.S. Finance & Economics from Lake Superior State University. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/13th-ave-media/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/13th-ave-media/support

Welcome to the 25th episode of Amplify Clearwater Show, powered by 13th Ave Media! We are very excited to take you on a journey to learn more about all of the incredible businesses, nonprofits, and community leaders. In this episode, we are featuring Mayor Frank Hibbard, Clearwater! Mayor Hibbard has lived in Clearwater since 1979 after moving from Chicago with his parents. Frank and his wife Teresa have lived in Harbor Oaks for 23 years in their 1925 vintage home. They have two grown children, three grandchildren, four dogs and three grand dogs. Frank and Teresa are long-time members of Calvary church in Clearwater. Public service is an important component of the Hibbard house; Frank served on the Clearwater City Council for three terms 2002-2012, two as Mayor. The toughest of those years was during the “Great Recession,” which the city weathered better than most. Teresa is the Chief Development Officer for the Salvation Army. Mayor Hibbard was awarded the Tampa Bay Partnerships Award for Regionalism twice and was the recipient of the Suncoast League of Cities' Insco award for Leadership. Frank is a graduate of Leadership Pinellas 1999 and Leadership Florida 2007. While being out of office from 2012 to 2020, Frank served as Chairman of the Board of Ruth Eckerd Hall, Vice Chairman of Clearwater Marine Aquarium, Board member of the Homeless Empowerment Program, and as a school board member for Calvary Christian High School. Frank has two undergraduate degrees in Finance and Economics and a Master’s in Business Administration. “I have always used the knowledge of my degrees in my business, and serving as Mayor was always where I put my education to broadest use.” Hobbies include a love of golf, tennis and college football. Contact Mayor Hibbard at Frank.Hibbard@myclearwater.com. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/13th-ave-media/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/13th-ave-media/support

Susan Crockett, Ruth Eckerd Hall President & CEO, joined AM Tampa Bay to discuss Ruth Eckerd Hall is hosting a 1-hour Virtual Benefit on November 6th, at 7 pm to raise money for its Covid19 Recovery Fund.

Richard Martin and I went to New Orleans Thursday via a gambling junket.  It is a pretty neat package and very inexpensive.  For $99.00 we each got a round trip ticket to Biloxi Mississippi, two nights in a very nice hotel.  Also included is transportation to and from the hotel Casino Magic and the airport, and meal tickets for their fabulous buffets for three meals.  Any time you are in the casino you are waited on hand and foot with complimentary drinks ( I wonder why) and Bay St. Louis is only an hour's drive from New Orleans.  We rented a Dodge Stratus for $20.00 per day and drove to New Orleans on Friday.   We drove around the streets and I admired all of the French iron work decorating the battered balconies of the overcrowded upstairs housing.  It looked like something from a movie set.  It is hard to believe people can live so closely crowded together and under such poor conditions.   Parking was just non existent as were things like plants and flowers.  The trees were much like our grandfather oaks here with their gnarled and twisted branches.  The drive from Bay Saint Louis to New Orleans was worth making the whole trip for.  An hour of driving along pristine beaches complete with sand dunes and sea oats on the south side and beautiful homes of every sort of design, but mostly the Victorian I love so much on the north side.   The weather was the kind you would custom order and yet only two people were taking advantage of a nice brisk walk on that entire length of beach.  The shrimp and oyster boats were lined up on the horizon and the sun was like diamonds on the lapping tide.  There were numerous docks, some leading far out into the Gulf, but most were deserted except for the occasional fisherman.  This is the sort of place I could pull off the road and run as far as I could run, gulping in the salty sea air;  running until all I could do is walk and then I would walk until I could walk no more.  What greater reward then but to flop down in the sugar white sand and take in the beauty all around me until the moon would rise up over the water and the stars would pierce through the black velvet sky?   Richard Martin wanted to go shopping at Goodwill and Hudson's (a little discount store) and as always we argued over dressing to look like every other yuppie or showing some sense of individualism.  Fortunately we were able to carry this argument further than before and Richard Martin said that he recognized that he is argumentative and that he really enjoys a battle of wits, provided “it reaches some sort of resolution.”   I take that to mean, as long as I always tell him he is right and he gets the feeling that he won.  He claims that he could be wrong, but I really find that to be no more than lip service based upon past discussions.  I do enjoy arguing and don't take his approach as hard as I did initially.  I admitted to him that I will argue just for fun as long as I am not stressing him out, but that I am not inclined to believe that all issues will have a resolution as many things are just a matter of personal opinion.   We talked about the heavy stuff that we often do whenever we are alone together.  I told him that I believe I am the best thing that will ever happen to him, but if he isn't capable of recognizing that and seizing the opportunity, then perhaps he is not the best thing that has ever happened to me.  He said that he wanted to be cautious because he wants to be sure before jumping into a relationship that could really hurt him.  He said that because he chose to be with me this weekend, his relationship with Zena was pretty much over with.   I don't believe it, but I didn't tell him so.  He'll prove me right or wrong.  When we got back to the room there was a message from the desk saying “Meir Lansky will take care of this” and a message on the phone that sounded like a woman impersonating a male gangster saying”  Meir Lansky will get you for this”.  I thought the person was saying Myra and didn't know what to make of it, but Richard Martin says that Zena has some low life gangster relative named Meir, who is supposed to be as unconscionable as Capone.  It bothers me the way people make Mafia out to be some glamorous society for protecting the ways of their people.  They are nothing but criminals with enough stolen money to stay out of jail.   Richard Martin says he shouldn't have told Donna where he was going and seems to think it was Larry that called and not Zena.  I would like to know why Larry would feel compelled to threaten for Zena's sake when he is the one who keeps telling Richard Martin he should tell her about me rather than continue to lead her on into thinking that she is in a monogamous relationship.  This bothers me too.  If he would lie to her, then what would keep him from lying to me?  I have had it with lying, cheating men.   I've told him twice now, there are only two things that I can't live with.  One is infidelity and the other is him trying to control my family.  I'll tolerate his impositions because most of the things that are a big deal to him are of no consequence either way to me.  I can be the chameleon if that makes him happy, but no one is going to demand that from my family.  He says he would not  cheat on me, once committed, which he warily has not, and that he would not impose himself on my family.  I don't think I am asking a lot, but I do think that for him to do so is giving a lot because it is so in his nature to try and manipulate and control everything and every one around him.   I asked him about what it was like to be a bachelor for as long as he was.  He said it was great and that he never would have changed it of his own volition because it was so nice to call up a woman and have her come spend the night and then he may not see her for a few weeks and he would call someone else who hadn't seen him for a while and they would be so happy to see him that they would have a great time.   This sounds like the life so many men want and I asked what changed his mind to marriage.  He loved Susan but she wouldn't live with him without marriage because of the influence on her daughter.  He didn't want to lose her entirely and agreed to get married because he felt she had left her husband to be with him.  I wonder how much of this was her planning and how much of it was coincidental?  I also don't understand, if this was planned, then why did she bail out?  What was so lacking or so awful that she would go through the last two years in court to divorce him?  I hope to find out before it is too late.  I really want this to work and I can make most anything work, but I don't think I have all of the information yet.   I met Ian Anderson, the lead singer with Jethrow Tull a rock group from my era a couple weeks ago.  He was playing at Ruth Eckerd Hall and is an avid cat person.  He has traveled all over the globe visiting cat refuges and sanctuaries.  He really liked our operation based on a global comparison and I felt good about that.  His favourite cat is the Tigrina and he knows Pat Quillan and her work with those little guys.  He liked Nirvana and had several pictures made with her, and Enya the Cougar and Takoma the Bobcat.  He said we can use his image and his endorsement of us in our advertising if that would help.   I've been writing my story since I was able to write, but when the media goes to share it, they only choose the parts that fit their idea of what will generate views.  If I'm going to share my story, it should be the whole story.  The titles are the dates things happened. If you have any interest in who I really am please start at the beginning of this playlist: http://savethecats.org/   I know there will be people who take things out of context and try to use them to validate their own misconception, but you have access to the whole story.  My hope is that others will recognize themselves in my words and have the strength to do what is right for themselves and our shared planet.    You can help feed the cats at no cost to you using Amazon Smile! Visit BigCatRescue.org/Amazon-smile   You can see photos, videos and more, updated daily at BigCatRescue.org   Check out our main channel at YouTube.com/BigCatRescue   Music (if any) from Epidemic Sound (http://www.epidemicsound.com) This video is for entertainment purposes only.

In this bonus episode, Dave and guest co-host Jackie Rossi review the June 5, 2019 "Weird Al" Yankovic concert at Ruth Eckerd Hall in Clearwater Florida from the Strings Attached Tour.

Before hitting the stage at Ruth Eckerd Hall tonight, comedian/actor Paul Reiser joined Ronnie & TKras this morning

Zev Buffman runs Clearwater’s Ruth Eckerd Hall. With hundreds of major concerts in multiple venues each year, and an education arm that works with public schools and trains teenagers that Zev books to open for bands like Chicago. Zev spent his own teen years carrying a machine gun in the Israeli army. He invented dinner theatre in L.A. when he was in his 20s, owned a network of theatres in Florida and produced dozens of hit Broadway shows. Zev reworked Andrew Lloyd Webber’s only flop and turned it into a hit, and used his producer’s skills to create the Miami Heat basketball team. He wrangled with Lillian Hellman and spent years working with Elizabeth Taylor, and probably saved her life when he drove her to the Betty Ford Clinic. Listen to an amazing conversation with a true theatrical legend, who now calls Pinellas County home. Find out more about Ruth Eckerd Hall - https://www.rutheckerdhall.com Ruth Eckerd Hall’s Education programs - https://www.rutheckerdhall.com/hoffman-school-of-arts Music Revolution program for Teens - https://www.rutheckerdhall.com/marcia-p-hoffman-school-arts/arts-education/grammy-museumrs-music-revolution-projectr Zev Buffman’s many productions and awards - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zev_Buffman Arts In is produced by Matt and Sheila Cowley. Executive Producer, Barbara St. Clair for Creative Pinellas.

We talk to Nalani Rothrock and Josh Lamkin from Tampa band, Mama’s Batch, about their new EP ’Til the Sunrise, their sold out release show at Ruth Eckerd Hall’s Murray Theatre and opening for The Greg Billings Band. We also talk about Josh’s guitar influences, Nalani’s Hawaiian family, George Harris, their upcoming performance at Clearwater Jazz Holiday, and more. Also, we do all this while eating Mel’s Hot Dogs. This Week’s Fadeout: “Wasted Time” by Mama’s Batch --- More Podcasts: Episode Archive Subscribe to Cigar City Radio: iTunes | Android | Stitcher | RSS Connect with us: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Spotify Join Our Mailing List

The ACA has made health insurance unaffordable, but what will the government do to make sure you buy it anyway? How did the government make health insurance expensive. Will you pay the penalty? Also Tracy discusses Fall Festivals and Recipes. Yes featuring Anderson-Rabin-Wakeman is in concert at Ruth Eckerd Hall. Song of the Week: Changes by Yes Concierge medicine specialists tackle everything from Obamacare to Breaking Bad in this one-of-a-kind podcast. The most listened concierge medicine podcast in America is hosted by Dr. Tommy and Tracy McElroy. Dr. Tommy is the founder of Echelon-Health which provides concierge medicine, fitness, and nutrition services to those living in greater Tampa, Florida. Dr. Tommy TV: https://www.youtube.com/c/askdrtommy Echelon-Health YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/Echelonhealth Echelon-Health Concierge Medicine: http://echelon-health.com Dr. Tommy Online: http://askdrtommy.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/tampadirectcare Echelon-Health Facebook: https://facebook.com/tampadirectcare Dr. Tommy Facebook: https://facebook.com/askdrtommy

Today's Guest: Roger Chiocchi, branding expert, author, Baby Boomer Bust? Order Baby Boomer Bust? by Roger Chiocchi from Amazon.com by clicking on the book cover above! The post-war baby boom is becoming something else, more than half a century later. But is that something else a bust? In his new book, Baby Boomer Bust?—and the title ends in a question mark—Roger Chiocchi (pronounced KEY-o-key) says it may be a problem that the average baby boomer nearing retirement only has $68,000 in a 401k. And no, if you’re looking at the totality of retirement, and not just the first year, that is not much. ROGER CHIOCCHI podcast excerpt: "What we find is that people in the lower and middle end of the spectrum are much more resilient than those at the high end. They're used to living hand-to-mouth, so it becomes not a big deal to them when things get even tougher." Tomorrow, April 15, 2010, I’ll be attending the second day of the Florida Boomer Lifestyle Conference, which will be held in Clearwater at Ruth Eckerd Hall. (By the way, the Florida Boomer Lifestyle Conference is open to the public. You can register online at www.floridaboomerlifestyle.com) It is designed to help us understand how the recession has impacted boomers. I expect to learn what they’re spending money on right now, which messages resonate most with them, and what they want from businesses today. Apparently “deeper senior discounts at Denny’s” is not the correct answer. Joining me today, in advance of his appearance as a guest speaker at the Florida Boomer Lifestyle Conference, is Roger Chiocchi, a principal in the Connecticut-based marketing firm Brandloft and author of Baby Boomer Bust? Roger Chiocchi BrandLoft Website • Facebook • Twitter • Order Baby Boomer Bust? from Amazon.com "Mean Business: How I Save Bad Companies and Make Good Companies Great" by Albert J. Dunlap with Bob Andelman, available in print, e-book or digital audio. Order your copy now by clicking on the book cover above!     The Party Authority in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware and Maryland!

Hello World – Welcome Back Making It Nation! Welcome to another episode of Making It with Chris G where we have Conversations with people in the world of entertainment who are making it, from behind the scenes to the spotlight. Sharing their stories and insight to help you get one step closer to Making It.  This week’s interview features part 2 of our conversation with Kevin Stone, the program Director of Florida Theatre in Jacksonville, FL. He started his journey in the entertainment business when he graduated college in 1999 from a college in Toronto Canada. After many years on the road, he landed at Ruth Eckerd Hall in Clearwater, FL where he became the Director of Entertainment. While at Ruth Eckerd Hall he started a concert series with the Tampa Bay Rays where they promoted many amazing concert from which he will share some stories in this conversation. In 2013, he became the director of programming at Florida Theatre, a beautiful 1,900 capacity historic theatre, bringing all kinds of amazing concerts and events to Jacksonville, FL. Kevin is a man of service that gives back so much to the live music community. This was a really fun interview, and I’m excited to bring this to you the next two weeks. I hope you enjoy my conversation with Kevin Stone. Keep in touch: www.makingitwithchrisg.com https://www.instagram.com/chrisgoyzueta/ https://twitter.com/chrisgoyzueta https://www.facebook.com/makingitwithchrisg  Support the Florida Theatre http://floridatheatre.com/https://instagram.com/FloridaTheatre https://www.facebook.com/FloridaTheatre https://twitter.com/FloridaTheatre  

Hello World – Welcome Back Making It Nation! Welcome to another episode of Making It with Chris G where we have Conversations with people in the world of entertainment who are making it, from behind the scenes to the spotlight. Sharing their stories and insight to help you get one step closer to Making It.  This week’s interview features Kevin Stone, the program Director of Florida Theatre in Jacksonville, FL. He started his journey in the entertainment business when he graduated college in 1999 from a college in Toronto Canada. After many years on the road, he landed at Ruth Eckerd Hall in Clearwater, FL where he became the Director of Entertainment. While at Ruth Eckerd Hall he started a concert series with the Tampa Bay Rays where they promoted many amazing concert from which he will share some stories in this conversation. In 2013, he became the director of programming at Florida Theatre, a beautiful 1,900 capacity historic theatre, bringing all kinds of amazing concerts and events to Jacksonville, FL. Kevin is a man of service that gives back so much to the live music community. This was a really fun interview, and I’m excited to bring this to you the next two weeks. I hope you enjoy my conversation with Kevin Stone. Keep in touch: https://www.instagram.com/chrisgoyzueta/ https://twitter.com/chrisgoyzueta https://www.facebook.com/makingitwithchrisg  Support the Florida Theatre: http://floridatheatre.com/https://instagram.com/FloridaTheatre https://www.facebook.com/FloridaTheatre https://twitter.com/FloridaTheatre  

The Ries Brothers (pronounced ”Rees”) are a brother duo that writes and performs their original material influenced by their love of rock, blues, funk, and reggae. They recently finished a 5 state tour opening for the legendary Butch Trucks (Allman Brothers) & The Freight Train Band. They have twice toured nationally with the iconic band CHICAGO. Their first 10 city tour with CHICAGO included a performance at the historic Ryman Auditorium in Nashville. They recently sold out three headlining shows at Ruth Eckerd Hall’s Murray Theatre in Clearwater, Florida. The Ries Brothers have also opened for David Cook, Daughtry, Los Lonely Boys, REO Speedwagon, Little River Band, the Edgar Winter Band & The Family Stone among others. The Ries Brothers have also appeared at the House of Blues & Viper Room in Los Angeles. Older brother Charlie (20) handles the lead vocals while simultaneously playing the drums and keyboard bass. The duo’s full sound is a result of Charlie’s unique ability to do this. Kevin (17) plays guitar, provides background vocals and is the co-writer on many of their original songs. In the summer of 2013, the boys were 2 of only 25 performers ages 14-21 selected from the state of Florida to participate in the exclusive Los Angeles Grammy Museum’s Music Revolution Project. In the summer of 2014 the boys were part of the Van’s Warped Tour in Florida. The Ries Brothers were recently named by The Tampa Bay Times as one of their favorite artists of the past year. Additional information on the Ries Brothers upcoming performance in NYC The Ries Brothers, Alternative Pop and Rock duo, Featuring Special Guest Vini "Mad Dog" Lopez. Performance on Wednesday, August 31, 2016 in NYC! The Ries Brothers are currently conducting interviews to promote their new single "Street Lights" MEDIA ALERT WHO: The Ries Brothers, Alternative Pop and Rock duo, Featuring Special Guest Vini Lopez "Mad Dog" WHEN: Wednesday, August 31, 2016 WHERE: Iridium 1650 Broadway New York, NY 10023 TIME: 7:30pm Check In - Performance 8:00pm WHAT: The Ries Brothers, Alternative Pop and Rock duo from Clearwater, FL, who have twice toured nationally with the iconic band CHICAGO. Will be promoting their new single "Street Lights" Ries Brothers "Street Light" Tour Charlie (20) handles the lead vocals while simultaneously playing the drums and keyboard bass. Kevin (17) plays guitar, provides background vocals and is the co-writer on many of their original songs. The duo’s full sound is a result of Charlie’s unique ability to do what he does. The brothers distinct sound is influenced by many genres, including pop, rock, blues, funk, and reggae. Vini Lopez is a Founding Member of the E Street Band and a Member of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. He backed Bruce Springsteen in several bands, including Steel Mill and the E Street Band. He also played on Springsteen's first two albums, Greetings from Asbury Park, N.J. and The Wild, the Innocent and the E Street Shuffle. 'Street Light" Co-written by Grammy Award Winner & Multi Platinum Producer - Carlos Battey of The Jackie Boyz and The Ries Brothers. Video "Street Light" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k9r9f5qxD8k WEBSITE: http://www.riesbrothers.com/shows/

Uncle Kracker is coming to Ruth Eckerd Hall this weekend alongside Sugar Ray, Blues Traveler & Smash Mouth for the Under The Sun tour. We got the chance to wake up Kracker and get him on the phone to talk about his recent tour experience and find out what the one album is that he […]

Martin Short call the show for a special interview. He spent some time with gwiggy & myself talking about his show coming to Ruth Eckerd Hall. Martin will bring back some of your favorite TV and movie personalities. We had a great time check out the show...........