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Music Connection
After 40 years of being an industry standard, Music Connection Magazine is hitting the Mics! Hosts Randy Thomas--the first-ever woman to announce the Rock N' Roll Hall of Fame, the Academy Awards and Tony Awards--and Arnie Wohl who has worked in Management & Promotion of artists like Michael Jackson, Paula Abdul and Coldplay, are bringing the stories off the cover and into the studio. Each week you can expect exclusive interviews with Rock Icons like Sting, Daryl Hall and Jimmy Page, and cutting-edge acts such as Haim, Mondo Cozmo and Anderson Paak, all of whom bring the magazine to life. Music Connection Magazine comes alive on the Podcast One Network every Wednesday.
Episodes
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Musically Connected: 2020 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Nominees
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's list of potential 2020 inductees has just been released. Once again, not enough women and no Warren Zevon but Randy Thomas and Anita Gevinson are voting for this year's inductees anyway! Check out who they think is worthy and why. And if you want to vote here's…
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Season 3 Changes: Randy & Anita Update You on Everything Musically Cool!
Randy Thomas and Anita Gevinson relaunch the Musically Connected Podcast and talk about what they loved this summer including the Linda Ronstadt and Motown documentaries, Lana Del Rey, J.S. Ondara, and The Highwomen.
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Larry Klein - Producer/Musician/Composer-ENCORE
Join Randy Thomas and Anita Gevinson once again, for a fascinating convo with 4 Time Grammy Award Winner, 8 Time Grammy Award Nominee, bass player, songwriter and record producer Larry Klein. Larry shares his musical memories about his marriage to Joni Mitchell, his collaborations with Herbie...
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ENCORE/Brent Smith - Lead Vocalist & Songwriter: Shinedown
Shinedown's Brent Smith is our ENCORE guest this week. Formed in 2001 in Jacksonville FL, 6 studio albums later Shinedown has sold more than 10 million records worldwide. 14 No. 1 singles on the Billboard rock chart, the 2nd most in chart history. In 2018 Shinedown released "Attention Attention"...
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ODESZA: Harrison Mills & Clayton Knight - ENCORE
Since their spectacular, multimedia-powered Coachella performance in 2018, Harrison Mills & Clayton Knight-aka ODESZA-have been riding high. As busy as they are, the pair sat down with Music Connection for this podcast interview to talk about how they and their team are able to produce such…
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Claude McKnight - Lead Singer of Take 6 / ENCORE
ENCORE Episode! Faith, friendship, respect, and love of music have kept Take 6 together all these years! Join hosts Randy Thomas and Anita Gevinson with Claude McKnight, lead singer of Take 6, to see what it's like to belong to the most awarded a cappella group in history. Ten GRAMMYs plus having...
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SAARA - Now and Then: Singer/Songwriter/Artist
An incredible episode revisited: YouTube sensation SAARA, a Finnish singer/songwriter/artist, joins the podcast to talk about her hot new single, growing up making music, and the alien languages she created for "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" and "Star Trek Beyond." For more check out:...
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James Bay: British/Cutting Edge - REDUX
British Singer/Songwriter James Bay shares why the world thinks he left his music after the incredible success of his first album, his SNL appearance and new album dropping in May 2018. Also, hear the story about how James found the most incredible World Class Guitars - Designed and custom-built…
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Vance Joy - REVISITED
Encore Presentation! Previously, Randy Thomas & Arnie Wohl got a vacation update from Senior Editor Mark Nardone, and Mark reflected back on the three cover stories Music Connection did with Tom Petty over the years. Then Hot Australian Artist, Vance Joy stopped by the Podcast to talk about his...
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Olivia Lane: Pop/Country Artist - ENCORE
Once again, singer/songwriter Olivia Lane joins the podcast team of guest host Rachel Wohl, Mark Nardone and Anita Gevinson. All aboard as Olivia takes us on her journey from Houston to Los Angeles to Nashville. Olivia reveals her songwriting process for some of her biggest hits like "You Got…
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Ace of Cups-REDUX: Featuring Denise Kaufman-Guitarist
Back by Popular Demand! Denise Kaufman is the guitarist & bassist for Ace of Cups, one of the first all-girl rock bands. In 1967 in San Francisco, Denise along with four other fearless young women, opened for Jimi Hendrix and were on their way to superstardom. So what happened? Denise tells all...
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Franke Previte: Singer/Songwriter/Academy Award-winning Composer
Franke Previte, best known as the lead singer of the 1980's pop band "Franke and The Knockouts," is also an Academy Award-winning composer and the producer of a new empowering musical called "Calling All Divas". Check out the conversation here: https://www.facebook.com/CallingDivas
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Sarah Burton - New Album: "Give Me What I Want"
Canadian singer songwriter Sarah Burton left Toronto for Texas where she crafted her 5th studio album called "Give Me What I Want". We spoke to the very young and extremely gifted Sarah while on the road, on her Birthday! Check out more here: http://www.sarahburton.ca
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The Suffers - Vocalist Kam Franklin
Kam Franklin is the powerful vocalist for "The Suffers" an electrifying 8-piece Gulf Coast soul, rock, and funk band from Houston Texas. We talked to Kam about the band's music and life on the road, which is where we caught up with her. Check them out here: http://www.thesuffers.com
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Danny Goldberg - Music Manager/Author of "Serving the Servant: Remembering Kurt Cobain"
From 1991 to 1994, music manager Danny Goldberg worked with Kurt Cobain and Nirvana. He witnessed the many highs and lows of what turned out to be the last four years of Kurt Cobain's life. On the twenty-fifth anniversary of Kurt's death Danny Goldberg talked to us about his brilliant new book...
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Nathan East - The World is Listening
Nathan East is one of the most recorded bass players ever with more than 2,000 recordings. Check out our conversation and wonderful stories about some of the many artists Nathan has co- written, performed and recorded with - including Eric Clapton, Bob Dylan, Kenny Loggins, Phil Collins, Aretha...
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Michael Arnone's 30th Annual Crawfish Fest
Creator Producer Michael Arnone's story is amazing and inspiring. He will tell us how he went from being a union electrician in New Jersey in 1989 to his 30th Annual Crawfish Fest. It runs May 31st thru June 2nd and we have pair of tickets to give away. All you need to do is listen for and…
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James Sunderland and Brett Hite: FRENSHIP
FRENSHIP released their new album "Vacation" on May 17th. James Sunderland and Brett Hite stopped by our studio to tell us all about it. If you're a musician with big Spotify dreams you need to hear their incredible story; and for everyone who can't wait to hear new songs from FRENSHIP you've…
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Crowder - New Album: "I Know A Ghost"
Behind the beard, plaid shirt & ball cap, lies a deep-thinker who loves community. He wants people to bond while he enjoys playing God's music. Solo artist David Crowder, or "Crowder" has a new album "I Know A Ghost". Hosts Bobby Sheldon and Mark Nardone ask about his writing process, and his…
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Danny Kortchmar: Legendary Guitarist/Session Musician/Songwriter
Legendary Guitarist and session musician Danny Kortchmar has played on some of your favorite records, like Carole King's "Tapestry" and Jackson Browne's "Running On Empty" and he's written some of your favorite songs like Don Henley's "All She Wants to do is Dance". Along with Waddy Wachtel…
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Ace of Cups: All-Girl Band - Denise Kaufman
Denise Kaufman is the guitarist & bassist for Ace of Cups, one of the first all-girl rock bands. In 1967 in San Francisco, Denise along with four other fearless young women, opened for Jimi Hendrix and were on their way to superstardom. So what happened? Denise tells all including how the band…
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Rozes: Multi-Talented Musician/Singer/Songwriter
The subject is Rozes, in this case the multi-talented musician singer songwriter whose song "Halfway There" became the official anthem to the 2019 Women's March on NYC. Rozes takes us on her journey from Philadelphia to Coachella. Plus, tells us about working on new music, how we're all…
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Consider the Source: Sci-Fi Fusion Progressive Rock Trio
Consider checking out our convo with two of the guys from Consider The Source, a Sci-Fi fusion progressive rock trio from NYC, which also includes John Ferrara on Bass Guitar. Gabriel Marin-Double Neck Guitarist and Jeff Mann-Drums & Percussion join the podcast from the road to talk about their...
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Mogli: Berlin's DIY Ambassador
Randy Thomas & Anita Gevinson gather a collection of moments with Berlin's DIY Ambassador Mogli! Hear cuts from her latest EP Patience. Following the success of her 2017 film "Expedition Happiness" singer songwriter Mogli is on tour with new songs and a five piece band. Before she hit the road...
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Chris Stein: Blondie co-founder/Guitarist/Songwriter/Photographer
Rock royalty's Chris Stein is our very special guest on the Music Connection Podcast with Randy Thomas, Anita Gevinson, and Mark Nardone. Blondie's co-founder and guitarist shares the stories behind the previously unseen photos of Debbie Harry, Andy Warhol, William Burroughs from the 1970s, in…
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Jared Gaines of Vaines: "How Music Saved His Life"
Today it's a shocking and moving conversation with Jared Gaines aka Vaines, with Randy Thomas, Anita Gevinson and Mark Nardone. He opens up like never before about his dysfunctional tragic childhood, and how he persevered above it all to find his voice and become the artist he is today!
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Jade Driver: Co-Founder of Crowd Surf & How I Got Backstage
Looking for your dream job in the music industry? Today we meet Jade Driver, who along with her partner Cassie Petrey, are co-founders of Crowd Surf, a fan-centric marketing company in LA, Nashville, and NYC. Together, they also co-host the podcast "How I Got Backstage". Join Music Connection's...
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Clarence Greenwood aka Citizen Cope: Songwriter/Producer/Performer
Clarence Greenwood aka Citizen Cope is a songwriter, producer and performer. He records on his own record label, Rainwater Recordings, and has just released his first album in six years, "Heroin and Helicopters". Randy Thomas and Anita Gevinson talk to Cope about how Carlos Santana helped name…
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KOLARS: Rob Kolar & Lauren Brown
On the latest episode of the Music Connection Podcast, Randy Thomas, Arnie Wohl, Mark Nardone and Anita Gevinson hang with Lauren Brown and Rob Kolar aka KOLARS. Their music is described as "Desert-Disco" and "Glam-a-Billy". Rob writes, sings, and plays guitar, Lauren drums & tap dances atop a…
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Encore Episode! - Diane Warren: 10 Time Oscar Nominee/Songwriter
Iconic and prolific contemporary songwriter Diane Warren is in studio again with hosts Randy Thomas, Arnie Wohl, and daughter Rachel Wohl to talk Oscars and her creative process. From "Rhythm of the Night" that put her on the map, to her latest Oscar Nominated "I'll Fight" for the movie "RBG"…
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Larry Klein: Grammy Winner/Bass Player/Songwriter/Producer
Join Randy Thomas and Anita Gevinson for a fascinating convo with 4 Time Grammy Award Winner, 8 Time Grammy Award Nominee, bass player, songwriter and record producer Larry Klein. Larry shares his musical memories about his marriage to Joni Mitchell, his collaborations with Herbie Hancock, Tracy...
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Anita Gevinson: Face to Face
This week Randy Thomas and Arnie Wohl are face to face with Music Connection correspondent Anita Gevinson. She talks about her time with the LA Lakers & Hollywood's elite, and life as a Rock n Roll DJ and author. Lots of laughs and crazy stories from Anita's memoir called "You Turn Me On, I'm a...
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Trish Hosein aka TRISHES: Singer-Songwriter/Deep-Thinking Human
Writing and performing since childhood, Trish Hosein aka TRISHES helps us understand what it means to be human. After graduating from Berklee with degrees in Songwriting & Music Business, TRISHES began touring the U.S. and abroad mesmerizing audiences with haunting hooks & hip-hop beats through…
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Hailey Knox: A Mastermind of Soulful Pop
This week Hailey Knox joins the MC team in studio to talk about her incredible career and music. Taught to play guitar by her father at seven, Hailey has become a powerhouse looper, building her songs live onstage. Empowered by growth she talks about how she pushes through her fears to find her...
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Brent Smith - Lead Vocalist/Songwriter: Shinedown
Shinedown's Brent Smith is our guest this week. The band formed in 2001 in Jacksonville FL and 6 studio albums later Shinedown has sold more than 10 million records worldwide. 13 number-one singles on the billboard rock chart tying Van Halen. In May Shinedown released "Attention Attention" which...
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Year End Wrap & Singer-Songwriter: Eric Hutchinson
A comprehensive wrap of 2018 along with what's coming up for the Music Connection podcast in 2019. Plus, international platinum selling singer songwriter Eric Hutchinson joins the podcast crew Randy Thomas, Arnie Wohl, Mark Nardone and Anita Gevinson to talk about his latest album "Modern...
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ODESZA: Harrison Mills & Clayton Knight
Since their spectacular, multimedia-powered Coachella performance this year, Harrison Mills & Clayton Knight–aka ODESZA–have been riding high. They're even about to curate their very own EDM fest in 2019. As busy as they are, the pair sat down with Music Connection for this podcast interview to...
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Singer-Songwriter-Actor: Jesse McCartney
Randy Thomas, Arnie Wohl, and their favorite daughter Rachel Wohl sit down with millennial favorite, Jesse McCartney. You may know him as a teen heartthrob/pop music sensation, Broadway star, or voice over star of Alvin and the Chipmunks. He's back and better than ever as he sits down in the…
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Greta Van Fleet - ENCORE
Randy Thomas, Arnie Wohl and Mark Nardone are back talking about one of Rolling Stone's top 10 must-see-bands Greta Van Fleet! Brothers Josh & Sam Kiszka of Greta Van Fleet join the Music Connection Podcast crew to talk about their short yet rapidly growing career. And as this week's encore...
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Pop-Country Artist: Olivia Lane
Singer/songwriter Olivia Lane connects with the podcast team of guest host Rachel Wohl, Mark Nardone and Anita Gevinson. All aboard as Olivia takes us on her journey from Houston to Los Angeles to Nashville. (and she's only 27 years old!) Olivia reveals her songwriting process for some of her...
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Part Two: Chris Barron - Spin Doctors
Chris Barron of the Spin Doctors with his album "Angels and One-Armed Jugglers" is our special guest once again. In Part Two, Chris shares more songwriting tips and what "Writing with Monkeys" really means. Also, how his experience with old-school record-making and disciplines of that era compare...
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X Ambassadors: Sam Harris and Adam Levin
X Ambassadors lead vocalist & sax player Sam Harris and drummer Adam Levin join Randy Thomas, Arnie Wohl, Mark Nardone and Anita Gevinson for a joyful convo about their new music and how they're paying it forward with a mentoring competition called "Project: Aloft Star." Check out their song cuts...
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Part One: Chris Barron - Spin Doctors
Singer-songwriter Chris Barron of the Spin Doctors is our special guest for 2 episodes. In Part One, Chris tells us stories about how the band got named, playing a biker bar, and thoughts of Lois Lane & Kryptonite. Chris also shares overcoming his vocal challenges and songwriting experiences.…
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Ty Dolla $ign - REVI$ITED
It's been a year since we talked with Ty Dolla $ign, and this Halloween episode is a fitting replay of when Co-hosts Randy Thomas & Arnie Wohl hit the road with their YellowTec Mic for an exclusive interview with Ty at Club EP/LP in Hollywood, California. Ty chats with the duo about his new album...
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A Girl and a Guitar - KT Tunstall
When we heard singer/songwriter KT Tunstall was booked as our guest on the Music Connection podcast our entire team had to be part of it, and we were not disappointed! Randy Thomas, Arnie Wohl, Mark Nardone, Carson Beck and Anita Gevinson talk to KT about her new album called "Wax," her breakout...
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Ariana and the Rose
Hosts Randy Thomas Arnie Wohl and announcer Carson Beck speak with Ariana DiLorenzo American Synth Pop artist from New York City. Ariana and the Rose shares how she approaches writing her deep and meaningful music, plus the release of her newest release Lonely Star. Also, as a performance artist...
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Beauty and Brains: Monique DeBose - Jazz Singer
Randy Thomas, Arnie Wohl and Anita Gevinson talk to Santa Monica based singer & playwright Monique DeBose about her brave decision to pursue her life changing dreams, her latest release "The Sovereign One" and her one woman show "Mulatto Math: Summing up the Race Equation in America". DeBose…
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Sister Strong: Fionn
Randy Thomas and Arnie Wohl are joined by announcer Carson Beck for this intimate conversation with twins Alanna and Brianne Finn-Morris, from British Columbia. The girls have been singing together most of their lives but they don't write and compose together. We discover how they got their break...
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Happy Birthday Music Connection Podcast - Part Two
In Part-2 of our Happy Birthday celebration to celebrate the 1st year, hosts Randy Thomas and Arnie Wohl, Sr editor Mark Nardone, contributing correspondent Anita Gevinson, announcer Carson Beck, and producer Bobby Sheldon continue interviewing each other. More great things you never knew about…
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Boy Epic - A Season of Change
Starting off strong with year number two, our first guest is a second visit with Boy Epic. What a year it has been for Matt Stallings, since we interviewed him back in episode 41 of last year. Hear about his struggles & triumphs in both his personal life and music career. Get an exclusive taste…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
After 40 years of being an industry standard, Music Connection Magazine is hitting the Mics! Hosts Randy Thomas--the first-ever woman to announce the Rock N' Roll Hall of Fame, the Academy Awards and Tony Awards--and Arnie Wohl who has worked in Management & Promotion of artists like Michael Jackson, Paula Abdul and Coldplay, are bringing the stories off the cover and into the studio. Each week you can expect exclusive interviews with Rock Icons like Sting, Daryl Hall and Jimmy Page, and cutting-edge acts such as Haim, Mondo Cozmo and Anderson Paak, all of whom bring the magazine to life. Music Connection Magazine comes alive on the Podcast One Network every Wednesday.
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