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America’s Tenor, Christopher Macchio, to Perform at Inaugural Events for President Donald TrumpAmerica’s Tenor, Christopher Macchio, to Perform at Inaugural Events for President Donald Trump

January 13, 2025| Paul Leslie| 0 Comment| 8:30 pm

The following press release is from Christopher Macchio, who was a guest on The Paul Leslie Hour in 2024. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE America’s Tenor, Christopher Macchio, to Perform at Inaugural Events for the 47th President of the United States Sterling, VA – January 2025 Renowned tenor Christopher Macchio, celebrated as

“Banana Republics” — Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About the Song“Banana Republics” — Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About the Song

August 20, 2022| Paul Leslie| 0 Comments| 9:00 am

“Banana Republics” is a song written and recorded by Steve Goodman and later recorded by Jimmy Buffett. This is an in-depth essay about the song and a comparison of the two versions. We include excerpts from an interview with Steve Goodman and a never before heard interview Goodman biographer Clay

Did Elvis Presley really intend to record Jimmy Buffett’s “Margaritaville”?Did Elvis Presley really intend to record Jimmy Buffett’s “Margaritaville”?

July 2, 2022| Paul Leslie| 0 Comment| 9:00 am

Rumor has it Elvis Presley intended to record Jimmy Buffett’s “Margaritaville,” but Presley passed away and it never happened. Is that a fictional fact or a factual fiction? If you’re pressed for time, the answer is “I don’t know.” Even Jimmy’s team expressed curiosity about this question, in the end,

Frank Sinatra, Jr. —A Letter from John PrimeranoFrank Sinatra, Jr. —A Letter from John Primerano

August 1, 2020| Paul Leslie| 0 Comment| 9:00 am

Hi, Paul, I have just listened to your interview with Frank Sinatra, Jr. and must tell you how much I thoroughly enjoyed your conversation with Mr. Sinatra. I saw Frank Sinatra, Jr. at a famous supper club in Philadelphia, PALUMBO’S, in September of 1968. I was 18 years old and

Jimmy Buffett makes people happyJimmy Buffett makes people happy

April 30, 2019| Paul Leslie| 0 Comment| 8:00 pm

Concert Review: Jimmy Buffett & The Coral Reefer Band“Son of a Son of a Sailor: High Tide” TourApril 25, 2019Alpharetta, GeorgiaAmeris Bank Amphitheatre By Jason Burge It’d been 18 years since I’d seen Jimmy Buffett and the Coral Reefers when my good friend Paul Leslie informed me a free trip

My Guest Set on Sirius XM Radio Margaritaville (Channel 24) and onlineMy Guest Set on Sirius XM Radio Margaritaville (Channel 24) and online

October 18, 2018| Paul Leslie| 0 Comment| 8:35 pm

Jimmy Buffett’s Radio Station, which of course is called “Radio Margaritaville” has a “Guest DJ” program called “Fruitcakes on the Radio.” So now, 15 years after the first radio show I hosted aired on the radio, I am honored to have a homecoming! It’s an honor to be a “Fruitcake

Past guest Walter Marks released new Detective Jericho Novel!Past guest Walter Marks released new Detective Jericho Novel!

April 9, 2018| Paul Leslie| 0 Comment| 6:10 pm

Walter Marks writes: Hey Paul – Thanks so much for sending me the interview. You were so complimentary and I do appreciate your kind words. Listening to myself is an odd experience for me “unaccustomed as I am to public speaking,” but it was fun to hear. And Tony Bennett

From Jerome Garfunkel: “I smoke my booze.”From Jerome Garfunkel: “I smoke my booze.”

January 25, 2018| Paul Leslie| 0 Comment| 8:46 pm

Paul, FYI. A friend offered me a glass of wine last week and I told her I like to smoke my booze. Who knows if she understood what I meant. But it led to words rattling around in my head for a few days. Jerome Garfunkel I don’t gamble. Not

Woman Walk The Line: How The Women of Country Music Changed Our LivesWoman Walk The Line: How The Women of Country Music Changed Our Lives

December 7, 2017| Paul Leslie| 0 Comment| 5:39 pm

Nashville, Tenn. – Woman Walk The Line: How The Women of Country Music Changed Our Lives began as an way to collect women’s voices and show the many ways music made by women changes lives. Designed to target writers of all ages, races, occupations, orientations and focuses, the anthology struck an unexpected chord with

Win a copy of “Buried Treasure” the collection of early Jimmy Buffett recordings.Win a copy of “Buried Treasure” the collection of early Jimmy Buffett recordings.

November 19, 2017| Paul Leslie| 0 Comment| 8:27 pm

Jimmy Buffett is an American treasure and a truly original singer-songwriters who you can never really categorize. “Buried Treasure,” the new release of old recorded materials is a remarkable collection of Buffett’s early folk rock songs. Some of you may be familiar with the two albums from Buffett’s discography sometimes

Win a copy of “New Worlds,” the new CD by Bill Murray, Jan Vogler and FriendsWin a copy of “New Worlds,” the new CD by Bill Murray, Jan Vogler and Friends

November 13, 2017| Paul Leslie| 0 Comment| 7:38 am

Listening to New Worlds, the debut album by Bill Murray, Jan Vogler and Friends has been an invigorating experience for me, it’s beautiful to hear the marriage of literature and melodies. Many people know American actor and comedian Bill Murray for his diverse film appearances, but lately he’s been honing