Comedian Brad Upton is a rare comic talent. He is among a handful of comedians who appeal to all crowds. This likability factor is a part of the reason for his diverse audience which ranges in age from 18 to 80. His stand-up comedy has brought him around the world
Livingston Taylor is a singer-songwriter, pianist, guitarist and teacher. This interview was recorded in Taylor’s hotel room prior to one of his concert performances at Eddie’s Attic in Decatur, Georgia. His career has included songwriting, performances and teaching, but he thinks of himself first and foremost as a teacher. His brothers
Drummer, composer, performing and recording artist Antonio Sánchez was performing with the Pat Metheny Quartet at the Atlanta Symphony Hall. He graciously invited me backstage to record an interview before the concert. A number of topics were broached: his early years growing up in Mexico City, his grandfather the legendary actor Ignacio
Has there ever been a more gregarious and jovial musician than James Schneider? A pianist, bassist and world music multi-instrumentalist, he’s pursued a lot of things in music from performing, teaching, recording, tour management, and more. Schneider’s love for music is infectious. He’s played for an audience of 60,000 people in
It’s the first episode of 2019! We’re welcoming an artist of great cultural and personal relevance. Pat Metheny is a musician. He’s been called one of the greatest guitarists of our time. Metheny is a prolific composer and recording artist. Few artists have performed as many concerts around the world. A 20-time
It’s an honor to welcome a brilliant writer and pop culture deconstructionalist. The last interview guest of 2018 is best-selling author Chuck Klosterman, he’s written several acclaimed works of nonfiction including Sex, Drugs and Cocoa Puffs, Fargo Rock City, I Wear the Black Hat, as well as works of fiction: Downtown Owl and The Visible Man. A
Grammy-nominated musician Louise Goffin is a singer-songwriter, recording artist, multi-instrumentalist and record producer. She released her debut album in 1979 and has released eight, including the most recent record “All These Hellos.” The daughter of songwriters Gerry Goffin and Carole King, Goffin is an expressive singer and evocative writer. Louise Goffin with
Actor, writer and videographer David Hooser is an Atlanta-based actor of film, television and commercials originally from Ohio. With an unbridled work ethic, willingness to learn and penchant for experiences, Hooser brings a lot of personality to any set he works on. The Paul Leslie Hour was delighted to invite David Hooser into
There aren’t many Christmas-oriented interviews in the Paul Leslie catalog. This interview was recorded in December 2008 at Smoke Rise Baptist Church in Stone Mountain, Georgia. The guest Mark Holland of Autumn’s Child is a Native American flute player, composer and recording artist. Performing with Peter Mayer on his annual Christmas “Stars and Promises”
Author, producer and historian Charles L. Granata penned the award-winning book Sessions with Sinatra: Frank Sinatra and the Art of Recording, which has been identified as one of the most important studies of Sinatra the recording artist. Charles Granata is also producer of “Nancy for Frank,” a radio program heard
The Bengsons are a renowned folk-rock duo consisting of Shaun and Abigail Bengson, a married couple and creative partners. They have released the cast album of their stage musical Hundred Days. The musical tells the tale of their courtship and inevitable marriage. Their musical received rave reviews including The New York Times – “The Bengsons