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Jeremy Popoff – Guitarist & Founding Member (Lit)

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Jeremy Popoff
Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know Jeremy Popoff. Jeremy is the guitarist and a founding member of the rock band Lit. In this episode we chat about what made Jeremy want to be a rock star, and how Lit came to be. We talk about the struggle of the early years and their smash hit My Own Worst Enemy. He also tells us about the first time he heard their song on the biggest radio station in the world (at the time) KROQ in Los Angeles. We discuss what makes Lit’s endurance and relevance. Then we talk about Lit’s upcoming new album Tastes Like Gold (6/17), their new singles (I get to play TWO of them!) and the new 2022 Spring Loaded tour!
Follow Jeremy on social media:
Twit: @LitBandOfficial
Insta: @JeremyPopoff / @LitBandOfficial
FB: Jeremy Popoff / Lit
For tour info and tickets go to: LitBand.com

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Carl Ray – Singer / Songwriter

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Carl Ray
Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know Carl Ray.
Carl is a country music singer / songwriter who has been writing and playing music for the past few decades. In this episode; we chat about how he got into the music business, and how he came to be best friends with, and mentored by the legendary Johnny Nash. Carl tells some stories about his buddy, and shares some of the advice he got from Johnny. Carl has a hit song that some waves in 2020 and he graciously lets me play it on the show. Then we talk about how Johnny Nash and Carl always meant to do a song together; but never got to is before Johnny’s passing last year. So Carl chose one of Johnny’s biggest hits, added some lyrics, put a few twists on it; and released it to growing acclaim. I can’t wait for you to hear it. Finally, Carl tells us about a Spotify playlist he has put together celebrating Black country music artists, and where you can find it.
Follow Carl on social media:
Twit: @OfficialCarlRay
Insta: @OfficialCarlRay
FB: Country Music Artist Carl Ray
Website: CarlRay.com

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Kelly Lang – Singer / Songwriter

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Kelly Lang
Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know Kelly Lang. Kelly is a singer / songwriter who has worked with some of the biggest stars in country music. In this episode we chat about: her time on the television talent show Star Search, some of the cool people she has worked with including Lorrie Morgan and previous guest BJ Thomas. Kelly also shares a story about her struggle with breast cancer, and her new song ‘I’m Not Going Anywhere’; which is currently being used in a national advertising campaign for a nationwide hospital system. It’s a touching and moving song, and she lets me play it on the show. Enjoy!
Follow Kelly on social media:
Twit: @KellyLangMusic
Insta: @KellylangMusic
FB: Kelly Lang
Website: KellyLang.net

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Janelle Arthur – Singer / Songwriter

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Janelle Arthur
Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know Janelle Arthur. Janelle is a country singer & songwriter in Nashville, and 5th place finalist on season 12 of American Idol. In this episode, we chat about her first job ever (as a 7 year old) working at Dollywood portraying a young Dolly Parton, and her experience auditioning & being on American Idol. Then we talk about her first ever movie Runnin From My Roots, where she played the lead role. Lastly we discuss her new single Hand Me Downs and how she was able to get Dolly Parton to sing it as a duet with her. She does let me play that song, as well as the title track from her film Runnin’ From My Roots. This is a sweet, genuine, and generous young lady, and I had a great time speaking with her.
Follow Janelle on social media:
Twit: @JanelleOArthur
Insta: @JanelleArthur
FB: Janelle Arthur
TikTok: @ JanelleArthur1

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Jax Hollow – Singer / Songwriter / Guitarist

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Jax Hollow.
Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know Jax Hollow. Jax is a singer / songwriter, and face melting guitarist. In this episode we chat about growing up in rural Massachusetts, moving across the country to go to school in Berkley, and then across the country again to live in Nashville. She tells us why she chose Nashville, and what it was like to have the legendary Michael Wagener produce her first studio album (AVAILABLE THIS FRIDAY!). We discuss the album; and Jax lets me play my favorite track from it. Buckle your seatbelts… this is a great ROCK album!
Special THANK YOU to previous guest and friend of the show Angela Lese for making this happen,
Follow Jax on social media:
Twit: @JaxHollowMusic
Insta: @JaxHollow
FB: Jax Hollow
TikTok: @JaxHollow

Buy the album at: JaxHollow.com

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Jeremy Asbrock – Musician (Gene Simmons / Ace Frehley)

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Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know Jeremy Asbrock. In addition to being married to the lovely (and previous guest) Hannah Fairlight; Jeremy is a lifetime rock and roll guitar player. Jeremy has been playing guitar in bands for decades, and is currently the touring guitar player for BOTH Gene Simmons AND Ace Frehley when they tour their solo projects. In this episode we chat about what got Jeremy into music, and how it came to be that he gets to tour with these ICONS of rock. We also chat about some of the off stage experiences of hanging with these guys, as well as Jeremy’s band The Rock N Roll Residency. Jeremy does let me play one of their songs! Enjoy…

Photo by: Words Cant Explain Creations (Somonauk, Illinois) 

Follow Jeremy on social media:

Twit: @JeremyAsbrock

Insta: @TheJeremyAsbrock

FB: Jeremy Asbrock

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Angie Aparo – Musician / Songwriter

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You all remember my interview with the drummer and podcaster Steven O’Reilly; of The Bar Star Podcast. Well, through his show, he introduced me to a wonderfully talented musician named Angie Aparo. I was so impressed with Angie’s music and Angie’s story, that I reached out and asked for an interview. This is my interview with Angie Aparo. Angie is a celebrated and very well respected musician who has had hit some songs and has had his songs covered by some of the biggest names in music. In this episode we talk about Angie getting started in the music business, getting signed on the spot by Clive Davis, Angie’s sudden stroke and subsequent rehabilitation; which includes A LOT of help from Siri! Angie also lets me play 2 songs! Enjoy!!

Follow Angie on Social Media:

Twit: @AngieAparo

Insta: @AngieAparo

FB: Angie Aparo

AngieAparo.com

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Christina Elizabeth Smith – Actress (NCIS:NO)

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This is my interview with actress Christina Elizabeth Smith. You know Christina from her work in: NCIS: New Orleans, Grey’s Anatomy, Jimmy Kimmel Live!, and Cousin Sal’s Sure Thing. In this episode we chat about falling in love with dancing at an early age, and how that led her to the stage. We also talk about her crazy work ethic, what it’s like to work with a few icons, and she tells us about some of her past and current projects.

Follow Christina Elizabeth Smith on Social Media:

Twit: @IAmC_E_S

Insta: @ChristinaElizabethSmith

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Morgan Catron – Musician / Therapist

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This episode is with Morgan Catron. Morgan is a recreational therapist currently working at the Wyoming state hospital in Evanston. My wife met her while working at that facility. In this episode Morgan tells us why she became a therapist, some of the benefits of being a registered Cherokee Native. She also plays a couple of songs LIVE “in studio”. I have been blessed by being allowed to play ALOT of my previous guests music on this show; but this is THE FIRST live performance. You will greatly enjoy these tunes, and this young lady!

Follow Morgan on social media:

Twit: @MoCatron2550

Insta: @Morgan_Catron

FB: Morgan Catron

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Hannah Fairlight – Musician (MmmHmm Band)

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This episode is with super busy musician Hannah Fairlight. In this episode we talk about how being raised by hippies influenced her music, recording her first album at 13, her first gig being at CBGB, as well as her film debut in Pitch Perfect 3, and her band ‘MMHMM’ with Raelyn Nelson and her solo career as Hannah Fairlight.

Follow Hannah:

Twit: @HannahFairlight

Insta: @HannahFairlight

FB: Hannah Fairlight

Follow MMHMM:

Twit: @mmhmmBand

Insta: @mmhmmBand

FB: mmhmm

Visit HannahFairlight.com  / mmhmm.bandcamp.com

buy MmHmm’s debut album on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2OxZ8Ax

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