Ep.218: Interview with STEPHEN DEES and MICHAEL SHRIEVE of NOVO COMBO

George Dionne interviews NOVO COMBO vocalist/bassist STEPHEN DEES and drummer MICHAEL SHRIEVE about their latest album 45 WEST 55TH. Shrieve is also known for his work with SANTANA, and Dees for his work with THE BANDEES. Highlights include: - What brought the band back together- Discussion of their new album- Re-recording their best and reviving old demos- Two year journey to get the album completed- How THE BEATLES inspired the release- Recording individually now vs. in studio then- Songwriting dynamics within the group- Having their old music stolen- Streaming vs. physical media- An aside on THE TALKING HEADS- Chances of NOVO COMBO reuniting live- Archive live performances - Story behind 45 WEST 55TH title- BILL AUCOIN bringing Stephen & Michael together- Passing on vocalist KIM MILFORD- Recruiting the rest of the band- What led to the break up of NOVO COMBO- Record label BS- An aside on drummer SINA DOERING- Michael’s The StickPeople Podcast- And much, much more