Reliant K is considered to be among the Alternative, Christian rock and punk rock genres. The band has received numerous awards including a Grammy nomination in 2003 for Best Gospel Modern Rock Album and two Dove Awards. Reliant K broke into mainstream music in 2004 when they signed with Capitol and they released their fourth record, Mmhmm, which has produced three top five hits on Christian radio and two top 20 hits on mainstream radio. Their fifth full length record, Five Score and Seven Years Ago, was debuted number six on the U.S. Billboard 200. It sold approximately 64,000 copies in just its first week. Five Score and Seven Years Ago" debuted at number 2 on the iTunes best selling albums chart.
I have listened to the album at myspace and I like "Pleading the Fifth" and "Must Have Done Something Right" the most. I am a huge "Beach Boys" fan as is Reliant K and I can hear the "Beach Boys" tone in these songs. Check out Reliant K you may just be surprised and enjoy what you hear. In Reliant K are Matthew Thiessen, Matthew Hoopes, John Warne, Jonathan Schneck and David Douglas. I spoke with Matthew Thiessen via phone.
Where did you come up with the name "Five Score and Seven Years Ago?"
MT - Well it's our fifth album and it's the first time we are five guys. The last album we were only four. So there was all this stuff concerning five coming up and I wanted to do something with the number five. I didn't want to just call it five. So I was just kind of thinking about stuff and "Five Score and Seven Years Ago" came up and I just went with it.
How is the album doing?
MT - It's doing alright.
Did you write the songs on the album?
MT - Yes
What inspires you in the songs that you write?
MT - I just kind of keep my schedule clear and sit around and think a lot. Especially with this record, I was under a little bit under pressure because of time constraints. It is almost becomes like homework you just sit and you just write. It's fun though.
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Sunday, March 18, 2007
Ross Copperman
Ross started writing songs in college. A teacher encouraged him to keep it up. Ross Copperman soon won several prestigious competitions, one of which earned him a 40 date US college tour. After this it didn't take long for record deals to start being offered to Ross, who finally made the decision of signing with a UK label. This blue eyed soul boy of indie rock then moved to London and his career started taking off. Here is what Ross Copperman has to say about his new CD "Welcome to Reality", having a song played on a popular television show and much more.
Tell me about your newest CD?
RC - My New album is called "Welcome to Reality" and it's a 13 track record. It is basically my life from the past 2 years. It is a very raw and real exploration of my past experiences.
What are your other CDS called and when released?
RC - My first CD was called "Believe" and it was released about 3 years ago.
Where do you typically play or do you go all over?
RC - I have played over the United States and I am currently touring the UK.
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Tell me about your newest CD?
RC - My New album is called "Welcome to Reality" and it's a 13 track record. It is basically my life from the past 2 years. It is a very raw and real exploration of my past experiences.
What are your other CDS called and when released?
RC - My first CD was called "Believe" and it was released about 3 years ago.
Where do you typically play or do you go all over?
RC - I have played over the United States and I am currently touring the UK.
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Hughes
Hughes is a band that consists of musicians that have been out in the music scene for a long time doing different things, before coming together and forming Hughes .
Hughes is currently a semi-finalist in the 2007 Emergenza Festival and they were recently selected as a finalist in The Unveiling Christian Music Talent Contest hosted by onseeker.com. Now on to the interview to see how Hughes was created and what they want for the future of their band.
Can you tell me a little bit about who all's involved in the band?
HB - Well right now it's myself Adam Hughes, I was the lead singer of Second Stone for 10 years and me and Dave Ashley hooked up about a year ago and decided to put Hughes into existence, we have Frank Romero he's on bass he joined us in September or October, Al Boyce on Drums who joined us a couple months ago and then we have David Busby on lead guitar and he just joined us last week. That is our crew
When was the Debut CD Released?
HB - "Do it all Again" was released in September. After we got the CD done Dave and I put the rest of the band together. So these guys actually aren't on this CD they will be on the next and they play with us live. This CD was already done before they came onboard.
I saw the myspace site for "Polaradio" and noticed the name Hughes there. Is that a band of yours also?
HB - No that's my brother's band. Dusty Hughes is my brother and he was the producer on the CD. He has won several awards for his producing career and he has done work with The Cranberries, Depeche Mode, David Bowie, and Collective Soul. We are real fortunate to have him producing us.
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Hughes is currently a semi-finalist in the 2007 Emergenza Festival and they were recently selected as a finalist in The Unveiling Christian Music Talent Contest hosted by onseeker.com. Now on to the interview to see how Hughes was created and what they want for the future of their band.
Can you tell me a little bit about who all's involved in the band?
HB - Well right now it's myself Adam Hughes, I was the lead singer of Second Stone for 10 years and me and Dave Ashley hooked up about a year ago and decided to put Hughes into existence, we have Frank Romero he's on bass he joined us in September or October, Al Boyce on Drums who joined us a couple months ago and then we have David Busby on lead guitar and he just joined us last week. That is our crew
When was the Debut CD Released?
HB - "Do it all Again" was released in September. After we got the CD done Dave and I put the rest of the band together. So these guys actually aren't on this CD they will be on the next and they play with us live. This CD was already done before they came onboard.
I saw the myspace site for "Polaradio" and noticed the name Hughes there. Is that a band of yours also?
HB - No that's my brother's band. Dusty Hughes is my brother and he was the producer on the CD. He has won several awards for his producing career and he has done work with The Cranberries, Depeche Mode, David Bowie, and Collective Soul. We are real fortunate to have him producing us.
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Chubby Checker
I was very much honored to be granted the privilege of having a very nice chat with The King of The Twist. The man who started a dance craze that changed the way we would dance forever. There is no way you can talk to Chubby Checker and not come away feeling like you have talked to a long time friend that has a lot of insight into the music business as well as life in general. Chubby and I chatted for a few before the interview began about how each of us was doing and such.
Chubby started the interview by asking me a question.
Chubby - Have you heard my new CD "Knock down the Walls?"
I told him no I did not know he had a new CD.
Chubby - (laughing) "Oh you think I just died huh?"
Of course I informed Chubby that I had seen him in concert this past summer, however I did not know he was still recording CDS, until I saw on the Internet that he had a new CD titled "The Original Master of the Dance Hall Beat" by Chubby C & OD, featuring Inner Circle. It was on the Billboard Chart in 2004 attracting a new generation of Chubby Checker fans. He informed me however that, that CD was a couple years ago. It's high point in 2004 on the Billboard Maxi Single chart was #3, for the whole year it was #17 on the chart. That is a great accomplishment for someone who has been in the business as long as Chubby has. From the sample I heard online this is defiantly different music than I expected but I did enjoy what I heard and so does my 16 year old son. Chubby told me that this however is not the CD he was talking about. He has another CD called "Knock down the Walls." Chubby is sending me a copy of the CD and in a few days I will have a review up for all of you to read. It can be purchased on Itunes as well.
Approximately how many shows do you do during each year?
Chubby - Oh... 1 or 2 a month
Where do you mostly play - any certain areas or all over?
To find out what else Chubby had to say go here
Chubby started the interview by asking me a question.
Chubby - Have you heard my new CD "Knock down the Walls?"
I told him no I did not know he had a new CD.
Chubby - (laughing) "Oh you think I just died huh?"
Of course I informed Chubby that I had seen him in concert this past summer, however I did not know he was still recording CDS, until I saw on the Internet that he had a new CD titled "The Original Master of the Dance Hall Beat" by Chubby C & OD, featuring Inner Circle. It was on the Billboard Chart in 2004 attracting a new generation of Chubby Checker fans. He informed me however that, that CD was a couple years ago. It's high point in 2004 on the Billboard Maxi Single chart was #3, for the whole year it was #17 on the chart. That is a great accomplishment for someone who has been in the business as long as Chubby has. From the sample I heard online this is defiantly different music than I expected but I did enjoy what I heard and so does my 16 year old son. Chubby told me that this however is not the CD he was talking about. He has another CD called "Knock down the Walls." Chubby is sending me a copy of the CD and in a few days I will have a review up for all of you to read. It can be purchased on Itunes as well.
Approximately how many shows do you do during each year?
Chubby - Oh... 1 or 2 a month
Where do you mostly play - any certain areas or all over?
To find out what else Chubby had to say go here
Kellie Pickler Interview
Kellie Pickler's bubbly TV presence has led to work as a red carpet correspondent for The Tonight Show with Jay Leno. Where she got to interview several celebrity's on the red carpet. Kellie will tour with Brad Paisley in 2007.
20th Century Fox and 19 Television are currently working on a situational comedy that will be starring Kellie Pickler as a naïve small-town Southern girl, who discovers her biological father is the state's governor. Today I spoke with Kellie Pickler on the phone for a brief interview. Here is the conversation we had.
What song on the CD was the most fun for you?
The most fun, oh gosh they were all great for me. Umm I love "Red High Heels" of course because it's kind of like my girls anthem. And I love shoes so that's always fun to sing about (laughing). "Things that Never Cross a Mans Mind" is probably one of my favorite upbeat tempo songs because it is just a sassy song, and it's a fun song.
What song on the CD is your favorite?
Didn't you Know How Much I Loved You? That's my favorite one.
I let Kellie know we have the CD and like every song on the CD. She enthusiastically replied
Thanks!!
Do you have any future plans to make a second album?
This album has just come out three months ago. So right now we're just riding this one and we have only released one single. But I am planning to record again in the future. However not until this album has done what it's going to do.
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20th Century Fox and 19 Television are currently working on a situational comedy that will be starring Kellie Pickler as a naïve small-town Southern girl, who discovers her biological father is the state's governor. Today I spoke with Kellie Pickler on the phone for a brief interview. Here is the conversation we had.
What song on the CD was the most fun for you?
The most fun, oh gosh they were all great for me. Umm I love "Red High Heels" of course because it's kind of like my girls anthem. And I love shoes so that's always fun to sing about (laughing). "Things that Never Cross a Mans Mind" is probably one of my favorite upbeat tempo songs because it is just a sassy song, and it's a fun song.
What song on the CD is your favorite?
Didn't you Know How Much I Loved You? That's my favorite one.
I let Kellie know we have the CD and like every song on the CD. She enthusiastically replied
Thanks!!
Do you have any future plans to make a second album?
This album has just come out three months ago. So right now we're just riding this one and we have only released one single. But I am planning to record again in the future. However not until this album has done what it's going to do.
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Katharine McPhee
Katharine McPhee was born in the Los Angeles, in the neighborhood of Sherman Oaks, She has been singing since the age of two. She auditioned in San Francisco, and sang "God Bless the Child," originally performed by Billie Holiday.
Katharine toured with Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli, and performed in three of his concerts during his tour in the United States from June 9 through June 11, 2006. The duo performed "The Prayer and "Somos Novios"/"It's Impossible" In June of 2006. . Her self titled CD Katharine McPhee will be in stores January 30th 2007.
January 16th I got to speak with Katharine McPhee for a brief interview via phone.
What have been the best and worst moments of this past year?
Katharine - I would say the best would be the whole experience of Idol. There are some great moments with Idol overall, it's such a positive thing. But when the show was finished I was relieved that it was over. That was one of the best.
I would say that the worst would be coming off of Idol and then becoming really fatigued and then my vocal cords and then breaking my foot right after that. Those were a few rough couple of months for me.
So is everything going alright now?
Katharine - "Yes everything is fine."
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Katharine toured with Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli, and performed in three of his concerts during his tour in the United States from June 9 through June 11, 2006. The duo performed "The Prayer and "Somos Novios"/"It's Impossible" In June of 2006. . Her self titled CD Katharine McPhee will be in stores January 30th 2007.
January 16th I got to speak with Katharine McPhee for a brief interview via phone.
What have been the best and worst moments of this past year?
Katharine - I would say the best would be the whole experience of Idol. There are some great moments with Idol overall, it's such a positive thing. But when the show was finished I was relieved that it was over. That was one of the best.
I would say that the worst would be coming off of Idol and then becoming really fatigued and then my vocal cords and then breaking my foot right after that. Those were a few rough couple of months for me.
So is everything going alright now?
Katharine - "Yes everything is fine."
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Taylor Hicks Interview
Taylor Hicks has fans all over the world. The fan base known as The Soul Patrol is a huge fan base that continues to grow each day, as more and more people that hear Taylor Hicks know that his soulful voice is addicting. His love of music and his enjoyment of pleasing his fans is a joy to experience in todays world of the same music everyday. Taylor Hicks is bringing back soulful/bluesy music that tells a story in each song. His New CD titled Taylor Hicks is filled with 12 truly great soul inspiring songs. There is something on this CD for every musical taste. Taylor Hicks worked his butt off for 10 years trying to get someone to take him seriously. Thanks to American Idol, Taylor Hicks was seen by America, and he was instantly loved by thousands. Each week he gave it his all and the fan base grew, eventually becoming known as The Soul Patrol. American viewers knew Taylor Hicks was the one to bring real music back and he was voted #1 and given the shot to prove what his fans already knew, Taylor Hicks was the best choice.
I was given the opportunity to interview this extremely talented man via phone. I hope you enjoy reading the interview as much as I enjoyed talking with Taylor Hicks.
First J Records called and connected me to Taylor on speaker phone. Taylor and I greeted each other.
How is the promotional tour for you album going?
Taylor - It's going great, I'm having a ball, I'm loving my job, I love my job!!
I told Taylor I really enjoy his music and just that day, Dec 5th had heard the whole album at VH1 and I thought he defiantly had a winner album.
Taylor- Good I'm really happy about that I think it's you know a good soulful start to my major debut.
I then told Taylor I think the album is exactly what he said it would be.
Taylor - Well thats really too good to hear, I'm really glad to hear that.
You're used to writing your own songs and having full creative control,
Taylor - Yep!
However, of some of the songs on this album that were offered to you - which ones are you most excited about?
Taylor - I'm excited about The Right Place the one Bryan Adams gave to me. I just really think that's a great representation of me and you know, where my artistry is going, and I just think it's just that good old soulful tune, you know.
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I was given the opportunity to interview this extremely talented man via phone. I hope you enjoy reading the interview as much as I enjoyed talking with Taylor Hicks.
First J Records called and connected me to Taylor on speaker phone. Taylor and I greeted each other.
How is the promotional tour for you album going?
Taylor - It's going great, I'm having a ball, I'm loving my job, I love my job!!
I told Taylor I really enjoy his music and just that day, Dec 5th had heard the whole album at VH1 and I thought he defiantly had a winner album.
Taylor- Good I'm really happy about that I think it's you know a good soulful start to my major debut.
I then told Taylor I think the album is exactly what he said it would be.
Taylor - Well thats really too good to hear, I'm really glad to hear that.
You're used to writing your own songs and having full creative control,
Taylor - Yep!
However, of some of the songs on this album that were offered to you - which ones are you most excited about?
Taylor - I'm excited about The Right Place the one Bryan Adams gave to me. I just really think that's a great representation of me and you know, where my artistry is going, and I just think it's just that good old soulful tune, you know.
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