Interviews
Kabaka Pyramid Interview (INK)
Sunday, September 16th, 2018 by The Professor
I Never Knew Radio host Junior had the pleasure of having a powerful reasoning from the lyrical mastermind Kabaka Pyramid. Kabaka Pyramid has made a name in the reggae and hip-hop world as top tier lyricist who uses his abilities to speak out against social injustices in Jamaica and around the world.
In this interview, Kabaka speaks about the production process of his recent release ‘ Kontraband’, lessons learned touring with Damien ‘Jr Gong’ who also produced the album. Kabaka explains the story behind numerous songs on his new album ‘Kontraband’ and the process of getting features from internationally known artist like Stonebwoy, Akon, Chronixx, and Protoje.
Kabaka also opens up about his spiritual journey into mysticism, negative effects of marijuana, and the immense influence the early works of Sizzla had on his life.
[audio:http://www.wloy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/INK-Interview-Kabka-Pyramid.mp3]
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Paul Nelson Interview
Monday, September 3rd, 2018 by The Professor
Legendary session guitarist, bluesman and producer Paul Nelson sat down before his recent show in town with DJ Tim Tilghman from the Radio RockonTour show. They talked about starting in the world of Jazz Fusion and session playing and how it led to touring with the great Johnny Winter. Paul produced Johnny’s first solo Grammy winner, toured with him and got him clean after decades of serious drug abuse. Listen to the whole interview here
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Mark Shue (Guided By Voices) Interview
Wednesday, August 8th, 2018 by The Professor
Earl Crown of Crucial Cuts chats with Mark Shue, bassist for the legendary Guided By Voices.
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Guided By Voices Interview
Friday, August 3rd, 2018 by The Professor
Mark Shue, bassist for Guided By Voices took a few minutes out of their current tour to chat with DJ Earl Crown about the band, recent recordings and more. GBV has been around in various incarnations for 35 years and dozens of albums led by frontman Bob Pollard. Guided By Voices will be in town at the Ottobar on Tuesday August 14 and Earl will be there… [audio:http://www.wloy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/WLOY_INT_Mark-Shue-GBV.mp3]
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Lance Hoppen (Orleans) Interview
Wednesday, April 25th, 2018 by The Professor
Tim from Radio RockOnTour interviews Lance Hoppen, bassist for Orleans
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Alumni Spotlight: Sam Chemali (2017)
Saturday, March 3rd, 2018 by The Professor
Recent graduate Samantha Chemali ’17 hopped on the line with Katie Kazmierski ’18 to chat about her new gig at SiriusXM as a show producer, her past work at WLOY on What Happens Next? and some advice for students looking to find work in media operations. Also… it rained tacos.
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Joe Louis Walker Interview
Tuesday, February 20th, 2018 by The Professor
Photo by Joe Del Tufo
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Jimmie Bones Interview
Monday, February 19th, 2018 by The Professor
Jimmie “Bones” Trombly is probably best known for his role as keyboardist for Kid Rock’s Twisted Brown Trucker Band, but he’s been a part of Robert Bradley’s Blackwater Surprise, and played on and co-produced the final album of bluesman R. L. Burnside, among his many credits.
Currently on tour with Kid Rock and heading to the Royal Farms Arena on March 3rd, Jimmie has also released his first solo project “Snakebit and Wandering” on Funky D Records. Jimmie kindly took some time to talk to The Professor from WLOY’s Monday Morning Blues show in advance of their arrival in town. From getting the guitar of Wayne Kramer (MC5) on his album to the joy of touring by private jet, they covered a lot. Check out the interview below, and pickup a copy of Jimmie’s CD here
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Felix Caviliere Interview
Sunday, November 12th, 2017 by The Professor
Tim Tilghman of WLOY’s Radio RockonTour show Skypes with the Felix Caviliere of The Rascals.
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Ian Anderson (Jethro Tull) Interview
Monday, October 30th, 2017 by The Professor
Tim Tilghman of WLOY’s Radio RockonTour show Skypes with the great Ian Anderson of Jethro Tull.
[audio:http://wloy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Ian-Anderson-Interview-103117.mp3]
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