Musicians often speak of finding their voice, but for Zoya Zafar, that journey has been both literal and metaphorical. The Orlando-based indie folk artist takes us through her evolution from a shy child who couldn't sing in front of others to a songwriter whose dreamy, atmospheric compositions have drawn comparisons to Mazzy Star and Cat Power. What makes Zafar's story particularly compelling is how her musical development intertwines with her cultural heritage. Growing up in a creatively en...

" Chrissie Cartwright looked at me and she’s like ‘you've gotta like see the mouse, follow the mouse, pounce on the mouse, chase the mouse again.’ And I was like, wait, wait, wait. Are we cats?" This episode features Sarah Bowden who performed as Sillabub in the Australian Circus Tent Tour production of CATS and is currently performing in the ensemble in Smash on Broadway. Hear Sarah share tales from her early career, including her intriguing audition stories and experiences touring with CATS in

HPR All Things Considered host Dave Lawrence welcomes back reggae legends Third World and their founder/guitarist Stephen "Cat" Coore as the group tours the islands since the pandemic. They are at Uncle Robert's Awa Bar in Pāhoa this evening and doing two shows at the Blue Note Hawaii tomorrow. Not only do we learn what's happening at these concerts, but get into the fascinating family background Cat has.

"I tried to imbue as much of me as an older brother, as a leader among friends, in my role in the pack." This episode features Victor Carrillo Tracey who performed as Munkustrap in the 2017 STAR Theatre regional production of CATS and is currently performing as a swing in The Outsiders on Broadway. Hear Victor Carrillo share his family connection into CATS, how it was a huge part of his introduction to professional dance, and some fun stories that could only happen at a regional theater. Plus,

We’re joined this episode by musical guest Ben Quinn who fills us in on his latest musical exploits and talks a bit about his adventures abroad. Ben also sings a couple of his songs and lets us in the secret to delectable chicken thighs! And last but not least Mr. O’Malley returns to take the mystery out of the history of music in Providence, Rhode Island- including VAUDEVILLE! You gotta check out this fun-packed episode! Performed by The Coconotes: It Don’t Mean a Thing by R. McK...

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In this dynamic and personal episode of And Now The Band, host Tom sits down with Pete Ross of The Phantom Eye for a deep conversation spanning everything from the roots of classic heavy metal to today’s genre-blending rock and experimental music.The episode kicks off with laughs and life updates—including Tom’s road trip to Pittsburgh and Pete’s beloved cat—before diving into a rich musical dialogue. Pete opens up about his creative journey with The Phantom Eye, how he joined the band, and how his

Send us a text In this episode, we debut a special theme of Texas Connections, where artists from outside of Texas share a meaningful and notable connection with the Lone Star State. This time, we are looking at the life of Sterling Morrison and the seminal band, the Velvet Underground. Though three of the members were from New York and one from the UK, their unusual story involves a bizarre connection to Texas as Sterling left the band and moved to Texas to become a English professor at the ...

"My favorite word that Grizabella has is ‘indomitable.’ She’s been beaten down and is not afraid to continue to stand back up." This episode features Elise O'Connell who is currently Grizabella on the Royal Caribbean Cruise Line's Oasis of the Seas productions of CATS. Hear Elise share she performed the T. S. Eliot poems in high school, her introduction to CATS, and some fun stories from the boat. Plus, Elise shares the paragraph the boat shares with the audience before the show that tries to

Unravel the secrets of a small Louisian town as folks get tangled up in unholy business. Cat and Joelle weave a review of the mystical, fantastical and downright musical South of Midnight. We lament the loss of Mythic Quest, and play a podcast game of 2 lies and a truth, video game style.Game On: Two Lies and Truth (00:37:29) This Week’s Topic: South of Midnight Review (00:44:02) Outro and Wrap-up (01:18:00) --- Thanks for listening! The GoGCast comes out weekly so make sure to subscribe and you

The salient point of our discussion today revolves around the remarkable evolution of Doja Cat's artistic persona, which has undergone significant transformation throughout her career. We delve into her multifaceted journey, tracing her origins from a lesser-known figure to a prominent figure in the music industry, highlighting her ability to adapt and redefine her sound. Our exploration encompasses her unique upbringing, the influences that shaped her artistic sensibility, and her adept navigation

" A lot of it was me trying to find a middle point. Most nights I would just pick up someone and have a little dance to them, make the crowd clap for them. Sometimes if there was a kid in the audience, I would give them a little high five. My favorite one was anytime if there was an empty seat in the front row. I would go sit down on that seat and just watch." This episode features Jesse Chidera who played the Rum Tum Tugger on the most recent International Tour of CATS which mostly performed in

" I conned my way into the Winter Garden on the back of my parents' wedding anniversary so that I got to experience CATS in person." This episode features Robert Bannon who is the host of The Roundtable which is another Broadway Podcast Network show. Hear how Robert conned his way into seeing CATS for the first time, his thoughts on all productions including the 2019 movie and the PAC Cats: "The Jellicle Ball," and how he acquired pieces of the original CATS set. Plus, Robert does a deep dive into

Russ pops the cork on the 25th episode of The Goodtime Hour:Thunderclap Newman - Something in The Air (1969) Pulling Mussels from a Shell - Squeeze (Argybargy,) Nick Lowe - So it Goes (Jesus of Cool, 1978) Byrds - My Back Pages Russ Tolman - North Hollywood Blues Guy Clark - LA Freeway Hiss Golden Messenger - Sanctuary Sierra Farrell - The Sea (Washington by the Sea, 2019) Bobby Darin - Beyond The Sea Cat Power - Sea of Love Fiona Apple - Across The Universe Barbara Keith - Detroit or Buffalo

Acoustic blues artist Jim Chapin joins us for an exciting and fun-packed episode! Jim fills us in on how he developed his unique guitar style and some of his favorite country blues artists. We’re joined along the way by the KC Moaners Jug Band who perform excerpts from their versions of classic jug band numbers. Jim also performs a couple of songs and talks chili and bay leaves. To top things off we present another episode of Two Cat Theater, a continuation of the radio play Raton Rojo. Be su...

This is a reissued episode on the Little River Band and their debut single Curiosity Killed the Cat The Little River Band are one of the most successful acts in the history of Australian music. On the US Billboard charts, they’ve had 10 singles reach the Top 20 and they’ve sold more than 30 million records worldwide. The band were renowned for their tight harmonies and brilliant live performances. Our specials guests are LRB legends, Beeb Birtles and Glenn Shorrock.

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Josh Adam Meyers joins Brendan for a very musical episode. They discuss how to get to the front row at concerts, secrets to a good harmonica solo and some tough relapse stories.JOIN THE PATREON FOR BONUS EPS EVERY WEEK: patreon.com/SagdaddyDaPod WATCH BRENDAN'S SPECIAL "THIN LIPS" HERE! Who do you want to see on the show next? Got topic ideas? Email us at sagdaddydapod@gmail.com. FOLLOW JOSH: Tickets: https://www.joshadammeyers.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joshadammeyers/?hl=en X:

"My name is Alexis. Electra sounds a lot like Alexis. Is that why I got this part?" This episode features Lex Miller who performed as Electra in 2015 Stage Left Children's Theater production CATS. Hear Lex share the craziness of doing the show at such a young age, how their production did the full show for multiple weekends, and some fun things she learned long about the characters long after the production. Plus, Lex shares a story about her cast having to stay on stage during intermissions

"This can be the gift that keeps on giving. Jellicles Forever. I'm going to be a Jellicle forever. And I am." This episode features Pepe Muñoz who was in six different productions of CATS starting as Admetus in Madrid in 2003 and is currently performing as Santiago in Moulin Rouge The Musical on Broadway. Hear Pepe share how CATS changed his professional life, what it was like performing the show in three different languages, and some fun stories from performing CATS all over the world. Plus, Pepe