Bertie Higgins is first and foremost a storyteller. He’s mostly known as a singer-songwriter, but he’s also an actor, director and producer. He is perhaps most known for the classic hit song “Key Largo,” which he wrote and recorded, but he is also known interntationally for the quadruple platinum song “Casablanca.”
This interview with Don McLean took place in 2011 to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the classic song “American Pie” and the American Pie LP and on the 8th year anniversary of The Paul Leslie Hour. Don McLean talks in great detail about the album and his perspectives on songwriting. This interview is being
23-time Grammy award winning recording engineer Al Schmitt gives his perspectives on artists he has worked with who have recorded songs from the American Songbook including Paul McCartney, Bob Dylan, Robert Davi and of course Frank Sinatra. He talks about how he got into recording and what is most important to keep
Melissa Errico is an actress and singer of the Broadway stage. She has starred in Broadway musicals and is also a recording artist. This in-depth interview explored the release of Melissa Errico’s album Legrand Affair, a collection of songs composed by Michel Legrand. Michel Legrand was one of the greatest
We’re welcoming restaurateur & chef Andy Murray. Andy Murray is the man behind the Murray Bros Caddyshack Restaurant. It was along with his friend, the entrepreneur Mac Haskell that the original idea was formed to take the classic golf comedy film “Caddyshack” and create a restaurant based on it. The original
Paula Atherton’s music exists at the crossroads of jubilation and class. A saxophonist, vocalist, performing and recording artist, she recently released her fifth album entitled “Shake It.” Versatility seems to be her forte. Perhaps this is because of the wide variety of music that influenced her. Whether she’s recording/performing her own
Stand-up comic Costaki Economopoulos is the biggest name in comedy. The renowned comedian is also a joke writer who has written for such personalities as Jay Leno and Bette Midler as well as television networks like MTV. Economopoulos is known for his many television and radio appearances, in particular the nationally syndicated Bob
Steve Tyrell is a singer of the great classics from the American Songbook. This interview with Mr. Tyrell was taped and broadcast on the radio in part to promote “I’ll Take Romance” (Concord Records, Release date: February 7, 2012) his collection of love songs. Seeing Steve Tyrell in concert at City
Billy Joe Shaver, a legend in music joins us for the 200th episode of The Paul Leslie Hour and along the way we present some advance recordings from his upcoming 24th studio album. Billy Joe Shaver is one of the greatest songwriters in American music and a singer, storyteller, entertainer & recording
Vincent Pastore is a well respected actor of stage, screen, television and radio. He is most known for his portrayal of Salvatore Bonpensiero (better known as “Big Pussy”) on the award-winning HBO series The Sopranos. Prior to his success in acting, Pastore was in the club business. His first major motion picture