The Nadirah Shakoor Interview is featured on The Paul Leslie Hour. This interview with Ms. Nadirah Shakoor was originally broadcast on the radio and since then has remained in the archives. Nadirah Shakoor is someone who has used her voice to entertain and inspire music fans for her entire life.
The James Malcolm Cobb “Best Christmas Ever” radio broadcast is featured on The Paul Leslie Hour. Back in the radio days, I did an interview with classical guitarist, harmonica player, composer, and entertainer James Malcolm Cobb. He had just recorded and released his album “Best Christmas Ever.” Now, I’ve heard
Dylan Orenstein is a special guest on The Paul Leslie Hour. Although his official title is Chief Investment Officer, Dylan Orenstein likes to say he “works for Jimmy Buffett.” Working for such a versatile artist with so many interests, means those who work for him do a variety of things.
An essay and album review of Songs You Don’t Know By Heart. “The sun has been coming up on Buffett’s world for a long time and among the shadows stand songs and people who are here to stay.” —Thomas McGuane Was there ever a summer when he wasn’t there? For
The Eric Darken Interview is featured on The Paul Leslie Hour. Percussionist, composer and producer Eric Darken has recorded with some of the most successful recording artists including Taylor Swift, Bob Seger, Ingrid Michaelson, and Larry Carlton. He also collaborates regularly with Peter Mayer and Mac McAnally. Eric Darken’s own
John Scott Sherrill is a special guest on The Paul Leslie Hour. This interview was originally broadcast on the radio. On this episode we feature a rare interview with country music songwriter John Scott Sherrill. Sherrill has written songs for everyone from Willie Nelson, John Anderson, Jimmy Buffett, Brooks &
Lanny Fiel is a special guest on The Paul Leslie Hour. I have on the show an influential music man. Lanny Fiel is the guest. He is a multi-instrumentalist: fiddler, guitarist, pianist. He’s a performer and recording artist, music director, producer, author, teacher, radio personality and music historian. He has some interesting
For the faithful, they know these songs by heart. Storytelling is at the forefront of what he does, and his ability to generate a sense of wonder with his songs is unparalleled. If you ever needed proof, just witness him in concert. Whether performing spontaneously at a bar in Key
Doyle Grisham is a special guest on The Paul Leslie Hour! This is an interview with pedal steel guitarist, studio musician,performer and member of Jimmy Buffett’s Coral Reefer Band, Doyle Grisham. Doyle’s pedal steel guitar playing was once referred to as “tasty” by Rolling Stone magazine, and I have to
Mac McAnally is a returning guest on The Paul Leslie Hour. It’s an honor to welcome back singer-songwriter, guitarist, performing and recording artist Mac McAnally. He is one of the most respected musicians and singer-songwriters around. In fact, he’s the recipient of 10 Musicians of the Year awards from the Country Music
It has been said Bob Liberman is a “hell of a storyteller” and has “really led an interesting life,” that’s how author Ryan White described him. The Bob Liberman certainly has an interesting cast of characters ranging from Jimmy Buffett to Bob Dylan and the people from a circus tour.