The Swimming Pool Q’s remain one of the most artistic and innovative rock bands of all time. It was a great privilege to sit on the patio one fine evening at There in Brookhaven with Jeff Calder. Calder is a singer, songwriter, recording artist, performer, guitarist, saxophonist, and freelance writer. The Swimming
In the world of songwriting there are a handful of giants. Bob McDill is a true example of a songwriting giant. It’s a great pleasure and excitement I present the Bob McDill interview. McDill is a legendary figure in songwriting who is now retired. A past guest of ours referred to him
On this episode I’m joined by a man whose words and music have found their way into the hearts and minds of people everywhere. Paul Overstreet is a Grammy award-winning singer-songwriter. A native of Mississippi, he’s written or co-written more than 2 dozen top ten songs, and some of the
My guest Laurence Hobgood has been called “one of the finest jazz pianists out there” by Jazz Times, and a “piano virtuoso” by the New York Times. Pianist, bandleader, composer, arranger, recording artist and performer Laurence Hobgood dropped in on The Paul Leslie Hour to talk about his latest album “Tessetera.” Although respected as
I was ecstatic to be joined by singer-songwriter, international performing artist and recording artist Paul Brady. He’s from Northern Ireland and has been called a favorite songwriter and artist by everyone from Bob Dylan to Bonnie Raitt. His music is spectacular. A number of top recording artists from Santana to
I had the opportunity to interview one of the distinguished artists of our time. Jim Brickman is a musical force of creativity and inspiration. A hit songwriter, he also holds the unique title of being the best-selling solo pianist of our time. Expression seems to be his forte, whether his
Ladies and gentlemen it’s with great pleasure we present an interview with Don Schlitz who has been called one of the greatest songwriters ever. His song “The Gambler,” recorded by Kenny Rogers was selected to be preserved in the National Recording Registry by the Library of Congress for being culturally, historically or
The sensational Ruta Lee is an actress, dancer, a Hollywood legend and an icon. She’s starred in such films as Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, Funny Face and a personal favorite: Witness for the Prosecution. Her memoirs should be out soon, proudly entitled Consider Your Ass Kissed. You won’t need
Here we are. Officially 16 years of hosting a show and it’s an honor to welcome one of the most influential, timeless, soulful and lively saxophonists in the world. Lou Donaldson, sometimes called “Sweet Poppa Lou,” is an alto saxophonist, composer, recording artist with more than 50 records through the
An on-location interview with award-winning hit songwriter Jonathan Singleton. His songs have been recorded by everyone from Billy Currington, Gary Allan, Josh Turner, Tim McGraw and Luke Combs to name, but a few. I caught up with him at the 18th annual John Jarrard concert at the Brenau University Front Lawn
It’s an on-location interview with #1 hit songwriter, singer and performer Lee Thomas Miller. He’s had songs recorded by Brad Paisley, Tim McGraw, Terri Clark, Randy Travis, Craig Morgan, Jamey Johnson and others. I caught up with him at the 18th annual John Jarrard Foundation concert at the Brenau University Front