Interview With Loni Dorvee

1. Where are we talking from today?

A. South Lake Tahoe, CA.

2. Where did you get your artist name from?

A. I do not know, just came out to me like that.

3. Music-wise what are you working on right now? Are you currently promoting a single or album?

A. I am doing all pre-production demos for my next album in my home studio with my buddies Greg and Matt from LA when they are not on the road with Ringo or Elton John...

4. Who or what were the most significant influences on your musical life and career?

A. I started playing at 5 years old, professionally at 13, touring at 16, I never really stopped but slowed down to work on my music. I had the opportunity to meet a lot of really famous people, engaged with them at different levels, but by far, Steve Lukather is my main influence, as well as George Lynch and some other ones. My favorite band has been and remains Toto (met those guys, they're great people).

5. Who are your favorite musicians?

A. Favorite musicians: Steve Lukather, Greg and Matt Bissonette, Toots Thielemans, Andy Timmons, Mark King, Simon Phillips, David Garfield, David Paich, Jeff Beck, E.Clapton.

6. What have been the greatest challenges/frustrations of your career so far?

A. Frustration...? I have not been that frustrated, I know how the industry works and what I can expect of it.

7. As a musician, what is your definition of success?

A. Success?.... very simple, being able to take care of my loved ones in comfort and well being. If music makes it happen as it already did for me... great, I am addicted anyway, I won't stop.

8. What is your idea of perfect happiness?

A. Happiness is the most simple thing by definition, to each to find his own, to me, simple life doing what I like is good for me....and sailing the crap outta my sailboat.

9. What is your present state of mind?

A. I am a happy guy by nature, die-hard optimist!

10. What is your most treasured possession?

A. My kids, period.

11. What do you enjoy doing most?

A. Did I mention sailing?

12. Where would you like to be in 10 years?

A. in 10 years, I don't even know if I'll be alive, am 61....hahaha.. hopefully retired and keep playing.

13. Where you @ online?

A. You can find me on: Loni Dorvee

Eminem "Revival" Album Review

The best and worst Eminem record I've ever heard. Album Rating 3 out of 4. Song Rating System 4 out of 4 - Really liked 3 out of 4 - Liked 2 out of 4 - Didn't like 1 out of 4 - No response "Revival" is the ninth studio album by American rapper Eminem . The album was released on December 15th, 2017 through Aftermath Entertainment , Shady Records , and Interscope Records . ( Wikipedia ) 1. Walk On Water ( feat. Beyonce ) - 4 out of 4 - Probably will go down as one of the most underrated of Eminem's hits. The song encompasses all of the talents and personalities of one of this generations greatest artist. Unlike some of his prior works, the song is not set on a grand stage but a simple piano-driven beat with raw, honest lyrics and a beautiful hook from Beyonce. 2. Believe - 2 out of 4 - It's interesting to hear Eminem switch it up and rap over more trap-like beats. Honestly, he does it better than most of the yo...

13 Questions With J Curly Speegle

1. Where are we talking from today? A. I'm in Nashville, TN 2. Where did you get your artist name from? A. I was the lead guitarist for Rock & Roll Hall of fame Leon Russell from 2005 to 2007. When I joined the band I had long curly hair. Leon mentioned to me after a couple of gigs that he thought that "I ought to have a power name". Hence that day, I became J. "Curly" Speegle... He was big on that sort of thing. His real name was Claude Russell Bridges, so it kinda made sense. 3. Music wise, what are you working on right now? A. I'm actually on a hiatus at the moment. I started touring at 19 or 20 and stayed there for a lot of years, so I'm just enjoying a little downtime... 4. Who or what were the most significant influences on your musical life and career? A. Well, Leon Russell obviously. But there are a lot more that are pretty significant as well. There is a gentleman by the name of Owen...

Interview with The Forgotten 45's

1) Where are we talking from today? A. At rehearsal, in a windstorm without power in Olympia, Washington trying to type by candlelight. 2) How did you get involved in music? A. We are a team of 5 summoned by lord Zordon. Nolan (singer) Nolan's parents both had an appreciation for music and had him singing before he could properly form sentences. Introducing to him the music of the Beatles, Beach Boys, and Michael Jackson. Not much has changed, including his ability to properly form sentences or lack thereof. Cos (bassist) Cos's father was a strong influence in his musical career. Starting at age 7, he taught him how to play guitar, and encouraged him to play in the school jazz band from middle school through high school. At age 16, he got Cos a job playing bass at a local church. Cos met Michael during his freshman year at St. Martin's University, and that summer the band known as String Theory was formed, which has slowly transformed into The Forgotten 45...

Search This Blog