tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21767246349555858832024-02-06T21:28:19.940-08:00Behind the scenes with TAIT, a show that's been called "quirky and quaint."<a href="http://www.taitshow.com">Visit the show website!</a>
My name is Paul Leslie. A lot of people call me Paul Lifestyles. I started this blog initially to keep record of our current and past shows. Now I am launching this blog to share my thoughts with the world on what is going on in my life. Mostly though, I am going to review various albums, books and motion pictures. I hope you like it.Paul Lesliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06364238181977682271noreply@blogger.comBlogger87125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2176724634955585883.post-14731889035146421022009-10-04T23:57:00.000-07:002009-10-05T00:00:47.696-07:00Levi Lowrey unplugged acoustic/vocal performance on TAIT Radio<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4ndiDq4DZ9E8HkUYFN0Q-Ed6oPOpYKQJUDGFfB4pRhSsh1GP0l2-veVu2swBDMI_UwDobRbjh-sVnBofXBBbkJQWjDBd0SIMFT04GX4rPXRCZ1JEFMoZM3gh914yvSxS69d0dU3f1q-SN/s1600-h/levilowrey.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 236px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4ndiDq4DZ9E8HkUYFN0Q-Ed6oPOpYKQJUDGFfB4pRhSsh1GP0l2-veVu2swBDMI_UwDobRbjh-sVnBofXBBbkJQWjDBd0SIMFT04GX4rPXRCZ1JEFMoZM3gh914yvSxS69d0dU3f1q-SN/s320/levilowrey.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5389006759781154370" /></a><br />We are extremely delighted to welcome our special guest Mr. Levi Lowrey. Levi Lowrey is a fiddler, guitarist, and singer-songwriter who is currently touring nationwide with Sonia Leigh, Nic Cowan and the Zac Brown Band. The "Breaking Southern Ground" tour features all of the artists on the Southern Ground record label, which is the label of Zac Brown's Academy of Country Music Award-winning southern rock group--the Zac Brown Band. <br /><br />Levi Lowrey comes from a musical background. His great-great-grandfather was influential in the development of bluegrass. Lowrey began playing the violin in the sixth grade. He was playing bluegrass in the seventh grade. By high school he was singing and before long he was playing guitar and writing his own songs. After a recent performance in New York City, an Atlantic Records executive approached Lowrey saying "I had to meet you. You silenced a New York City crowd." <br /><br />Listen to our interview with Levi Lowrey as well as a stunning acoustic/vocal performance recorded just for all of you listeners. Tune in from anywhere in the world online!<br /><br />Listen on Radio JimmyDreamz<br /><a href="http://www.radio.jimmydreamz.com">http://www.radio.jimmydreamz.com</a><br />Monday - 3:00 PM - October 5, 2009 <br />Wednesday - 9:00 AM - October 7, 2009<br />Thursday - 11:59 PM - Ocober 8, 2009<br />Saturday - 8:00 PM - October 10, 2009 <br /><br />Listen on SandBar Radio<br /><a href="http://www.sandbarradio.com">http://www.sandbarradio.com </a><br />Tuesday - 8:00 PM - October 6, 2009<br />Friday - 8:00 PM - October 9, 2009<br />Sunday - 7:00 PM - October 11, 2009<br />(Note all times listed are Eastern)Paul Lesliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06364238181977682271noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2176724634955585883.post-87010824847281738762009-10-01T01:21:00.000-07:002009-10-01T01:24:34.818-07:00My JD Souther Story<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVxvg7Y7zFGm1KVS0NZTB6vqTNQGKmOiRoEYOYKJ3YIZkJLUdLYHwsxihakmuTt4yrn4xoV4LEDh_5i1GxE4fSn88ONb6EckqlCB2h3cL_CIKtAwGpL5X1uuTyIJokpJclu7VqQdz0txJ5/s1600-h/souther.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 228px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVxvg7Y7zFGm1KVS0NZTB6vqTNQGKmOiRoEYOYKJ3YIZkJLUdLYHwsxihakmuTt4yrn4xoV4LEDh_5i1GxE4fSn88ONb6EckqlCB2h3cL_CIKtAwGpL5X1uuTyIJokpJclu7VqQdz0txJ5/s320/souther.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5387544557148121810" /></a><br />"I love early morning rains and late nights alone with my favorite intoxicant. A few of those songs that never fail to touch my soul." -Kodac Harrison<br /><br />MY INTERVIEW WITH J.D. SOUTHER<br /><br />Ladies and gentlemen, my J. D. Souther appreciation began with his songwriting. It's how a good song is born and so begins my adventure. After becoming exposed to his great songwriting, I sought out to learn about this man who had written so many great songs that have become a part of our collective musical memory and experiences: "Only Lonely," "Best of My Love," "New Kid in Town," and "Heartache Tonight" to name a few. He had a total of four great albums of his own before releasing his fifth record, his first effort in 24 years.<br /><br />I have hosted a radio program since my 22nd birthday. I only interview people I believe in. I play what music I like. I look at myself as a regular fella with an intense admiration for great artists. We have heard from listeners all around the world, people from all walks of life. We even sometimes hear from people who barely speak English. They are all there to hear the great music. I've been honored and humbled to interview the likes of my favorite all-time artist Fats Domino, as well as other legends like Michael McDonald, Woody Allen, Harry Connick, Maya Angelou, David Letterman's CBS Orchestra, Little Feat, Paul McCartney's entire band and many others. Any self-respecting rock 'n roll documentarian would jump to interview someone that pens songs like J. D. Souther does. A couple of years ago, I wrote a note to a journalist who had written an article on Mr. Souther. I asked what my chances were. I was informed an interview would be unlikely, as Souther prefers to let the songs speak for him...but, good luck! Researching his history only made me want to do the interview more.<br /><br />Like J. D. Souther, I have great respect for people who master their instruments. I had interviewed his pianist, Chris Walters, who is a great composer as well. On two occasions, I interviewed Souther's bassist Jim Mayer, who is also a member of Jimmy Buffett's Coral Reefer Band (J. D. Souther has co-written two songs with Buffett.) Jim has been a great inspiration and source of motivation to me as a person. I knew the histories of the other members of J.D.'s band also. Those guys are the cats!<br /><br />Chris Walters and Jim Mayer were talking to me after a show. They had just performed a Christmas concert with Jim's brother Peter Mayer. Chris Walters said to me, "You know who you should interview? J. D. Souther!" Jim agreed with him. I had heard Souther was releasing a brand new album. I tried to contain my excitement.<br /><br />I had listened to his new album "If the World Was You," and was thoroughly infatuated with the melodies. I obviously listen to a ton of records, and this one truly shined. I remember telling my listeners it was the best album I had heard that year. I focused my ears on it, listening to all of the tracks repeatedly. Cuban rhythms, great lyrics, beautiful horn parts, and the band--Jeff Coffin! Bela Fleck! What a record! After waiting some time, I decided to write to J. D. Souther's representatives. They told me he was accepting my interview invitation and it would be held at the venue in Decatur, Georgia. J. D. Souther would be performing solo. I was politely, but firmly informed to keep the interview under 15 minutes. I got there bringing along a good friend of mine. As it turned out, due to complications that happen to any musician while on the road, Souther was not there. A few minutes later I was on the phone with his road manager who asked me if I would consider coming to the Ritz-Carlton to do the interview. No problem. I will always associate the Ritz with so many of my favorite musical memories. (Note to readers: You really must see Cameron Crowe's film "Almost Famous." Nothing says rock 'n roll like room service.) <br /><br />I arrived and waited in the lobby. Mr. Souther walked over to me and greeted me really warmly. I was prepared to be professional and respectfully take my 15 minutes. He said, "Well, let's eat first! Are you guys hungry?" Over an hour later we were enjoying a leisurely dinner, with no official or recorded "interview" in sight. I was in awe by so many of his stories. He casually talked about his life, travels and the people he knew and had worked with. Names of the greats like his old roommates, Glenn Frey and Jackson Browne (Jackson Browne!) rolled off of his tongue while he recalled interesting tidbits. Humor, wit and charm permeated his conversation. As we ate our fish, I decided it was time to start the interview. It wasn't what you would call a formal interview. We were still eating while it was recording. I have struggled to find the right word to describe J. D. The one that seems to best describe him is "cool." After our dinner, J. D. said he would be hungry later and wanted to know if we wanted to hit the town in Buckhead and get sushi after the concert. I smiled to myself when remembering the 15 minutes I had been granted. J. D. Souther is as down-to-earth as you can imagine.<br /><br />Down-to-earth as he is, make no mistake about it. J. D. Souther is a star. The show was great. J. D. Souther performed his songs on guitar and piano. Earlier, we discussed our mutual love for old songs and he decided he would work one in for me. The man at the venue said it may have been the most packed he had ever seen the room and believe me I have seen that place packed! I couldn't find a seat and stood the entire show. Nobody left until the very end. After the concert, J. D. Souther walked over to me and said, "You guys should come up to Nashville to see me perform with the entire band. It's going to be a good one." Then he said, "I assume you have a record player. I want to give you something before you go. You have to listen to the record the right way." He had a lot of people to talk to, so I did my best to be low key. I like to stay out of the way. Believe me; it is key to gaining respect from an entertainer. J. D. is such a gentleman; he didn't want to give me the record in front of anyone, so he waited. He has a lot of class. As we drove away, I remember how happy I felt about the whole evening--the concert, meeting him, the interview. Then my phone rang and it was his road manager. He said "How far away are you? Turn around! J. D. forgot to give you the vinyl!" I certainly hadn't forgotten, but didn't want to remind him because I'm sensitive about asking for things. It really impressed me how thoughtful he was. He gave me the wax after signing the cover.<br /><br />When my business partner Jeff Pike and I listened to the recorded interview, we decided we were glad this was the way the interview was done. It was honest. We liked hearing us enjoy our dinner and the subtle imperfections on the recording. It was real. I remember talking to his former publicist Laurie who gushed about how happy she was that I got to interview him, and how excited she was to hear the radio special. This would be the first of many such comments I would hear from those who love his music (and him.) After the show was broadcast, the listeners thought it was honest too, but my adventure wasn't over. I accepted his invitation to go to Nashville, Tennessee. This may seem strange, but one of the best parts was talking to J.D.'s fans that were in line in front of the Belcourt. Everyone was so enthusiastic. There was energy as the people waited for the doors to open. I remember a lady who questioned me on my origin. Then she told me, "I love J. D. Souther." It made me remember why I have the show and what makes it fun. It was really cool to see people who were true music fans. (By the way, thank you lady for calling me "cute.") <br /><br />I got to see J. D. Souther performing with his band: Rod McGaha on trumpet, Jeff Coffin on saxophone, Jim Mayer on bass, Chris Walters on piano and James White on drums are all fabulous musicians. Hearing his song "Rain" performed with his entire band burned the haunting melody into my mind. The memory of the performance of "Journey Down the Nile" is also vivid. It was a very unforgettable concert. I got to meet the band and give them and J. D. copies of the radio special in person. As we started to leave, J. D. reminded me of the sushi for the next time he would be in Atlanta. <br /><br />I get asked a lot who my favorite interview has been. How can I ever pick just one? However, J. D. Souther will always be one I remember with fondness. Not just because he is a legend or because of his incredible songwriting, but because he is so...cool. I am pleased ASCAP is giving him the Golden Note Award. I don't really entirely understand what is going on with music right now, but it is reassuring to hear a truly great songwriter is being properly honored. He deserves the award. I am humbled to have met and interviewed him.<br /><br />Congratulations to him!Paul Lesliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06364238181977682271noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2176724634955585883.post-50839456737810128312009-10-01T01:18:00.000-07:002009-10-01T01:20:11.574-07:00Josh Kear special on TAIT<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-1Gl97__m60qkjhsFqmcQGf8HXR05BujqrTcdrDGXw4z4muOUkxipmnMmyN2GUhfNAvkumMjKOMm5eMNPjJIlhayyt0OmkVxZLygdpZmxg0xH4_Luo_y2mQA36EPWnvbvxl6gJxhXwIFc/s1600-h/joshkear.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-1Gl97__m60qkjhsFqmcQGf8HXR05BujqrTcdrDGXw4z4muOUkxipmnMmyN2GUhfNAvkumMjKOMm5eMNPjJIlhayyt0OmkVxZLygdpZmxg0xH4_Luo_y2mQA36EPWnvbvxl6gJxhXwIFc/s320/joshkear.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5387543024538233090" /></a><br /><br /><strong>THE BAMA BREEZE SPECIAL featuring an interview with Mr. Josh Kear, co-writer of <br />"Bama Breeze."</strong><br /><br />Our special guest, Josh Kear is a Grammy Award Winning songwriter. Josh Kear also has an album of original Island songs entitled "Blue Pearl Paradise." In 2007, three songs co-written with Kear entered the country charts in 2007: "Bama Breeze" by Jimmy Buffett (written with Chris Tompkins and Mark Irwin), "That's How They Do It in Dixie" by Hank Williams, Jr. and "Before He Cheats" by Carrie Underwood. On November 7, 2007, "Before He Cheats" won the Single of the Year Award at the Country Music Association Awards. Three months later, it won the Grammy Award for Best Country Song, giving him a Grammy win. <br />Great music and a great story. It's all on TAIT Radio this week! Tune in online from anywhere in the world. <br /><br />Listen on Radio JimmyDreamz<br />http://www.radio.jimmydreamz.com<br />Monday - 3:00 PM - September 28, 2009<br />Wednesday - 9:00 AM - September 30, 2009<br />Thursday - 11:59 PM - Ocober 1, 2009<br />Saturday - 8:00 PM - October 3, 2009 <br />Listen on SandBar Radio<br />http://www.sandbarradio.com<br />Tuesday - 8:00 PM - September 29, 2009<br />Friday - 8:00 PM - October 2, 2009<br />Sunday - 7:00 PM - October 4, 2009<br />(Note all times listed are Eastern)Paul Lesliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06364238181977682271noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2176724634955585883.post-69499468240550960202009-09-20T21:26:00.001-07:002009-09-20T21:30:12.022-07:00It's Five O'Clock Somewhere special featuring Jim "Moose" Brown and Don Rollins<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgblA89Fyun74WWPGLxUMkHx3CshlXANMXVexDjHQ3YZKMj0mg8_BlepMSeo0ybhCs04yeAiCEz_G1TBrz5GpRcTikmIO5cjHqEGbCA3WeSuB4bLh3bwjuGPXAtF1TfPEBitaiRaoJ28oyK/s1600-h/itsfiveoclocksomewherecomposers.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 206px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgblA89Fyun74WWPGLxUMkHx3CshlXANMXVexDjHQ3YZKMj0mg8_BlepMSeo0ybhCs04yeAiCEz_G1TBrz5GpRcTikmIO5cjHqEGbCA3WeSuB4bLh3bwjuGPXAtF1TfPEBitaiRaoJ28oyK/s320/itsfiveoclocksomewherecomposers.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5383773116173826370" /></a><br />On this episode we are joined by Don Rollins and Jim "Moose" Brown, the two songwriters behind "It's Five O'Clock Somewhere," a song sung by Alan Jackson with Jimmy Buffett. The song catapulted Jimmy Buffett into the public spotlight as well as on country radio. It spent 8 non-consecutive weeks at #1 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart in the Summer of 2003. The song was also #17 on the US Hot 100 making it the most successful pop hit for both Alan Jackson and Jimmy Buffett. Billboard named "It's Five O'Clock Somewhere" as the Most Played Country Song in 2003. It's "Five O'Clock Somewhere" won the CMA Award for Vocal Event of the Year as well as the Grammy for Best Country Song. "It's Five O'Clock Somewhere" remains Jimmy Buffett's only #1 hit. Join us for an hour of music and an interview with Don Rollins and Jim "Moose" Brown, two very talented songwriters! <br /><br />Listen on Radio JimmyDreamz<br /><a href="http://www.radio.jimmydreamz.com">http://www.radio.jimmydreamz.com</a><br />Monday - 3:00 PM - September 21, 2009<br />Wednesday - 9:00 AM - September 23, 2009<br />Thursday - 11:59 PM - September 24, 2009<br />Saturday - 8:00 PM - September 26, 2009 <br /><br />Listen on SandBar Radio<br /><a href="http://www.sandbarradio.com">http://www.sandbarradio.com</a><br />Tuesday - 8:00 PM - September 22, 2009<br />Friday - 8:00 PM - September 25, 2009<br />Sunday - 7:00 PM - September 27, 2009<br />(Note all times listed are Eastern)Paul Lesliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06364238181977682271noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2176724634955585883.post-27335883494443068942009-09-14T19:07:00.000-07:002009-09-14T19:44:46.281-07:00This and that from Mr. LifestylesLadies and gentlemen, I apologize for not writing on here more frequently. I have been so busy! I never got to tell you folks about our last night in Pensacola Beach, Florida. You know how people don't swim in the ocean at night? That's probably a good thing. Herr Benjamin and I were fishing for the big ones while wading out waist deep. It's dark and feel something brushing against my leg. Earlier in the evening we saw a HUGE shark swimming out, but as you can tell we are a couple of boys with no common sense. After catching a few crabs Benji decides to go get this ultra bright light. Lo and behold we were swimming in shark infested water. If you are guessing this is the part of the script where we get out... The answer is no. For some reason, we decide to continue fishing for the big ones. I had it in my mind to catch a shark. I was told this was foolish. You only live twice. As fate would have it, we got our wish! I learned something. Sharks do not like to be caught. <br /><br />On the way back we decided to go to the Hank Williams Museum. I recorded an interview with Beth Petty the manager of the museum. We called it Hats Off to Hank. Some of you got to hear it. All in all it was a good trip.<br /><br />It's kind of hard to write this blog because of how excited I am. In my last "journal-type" entry I foreshadowed that Benny Spellman lived in Pensacola. Upon returning to Georgia I got a call that Mr. Spellman had received my letter and would like to do an interview the next time I am in Pensacola. (Which by the way will be soon!) I will be stopping in to interview him on my way to New Orleans!<br /><br />It's been a wild few days. Many of you know my all time favorite musician is Fats Domino. I was considerably surprised to pick up my phone with "Antoine Domino" on the caller ID. The next morning I was wakened up with "Harry Connick" on my caller ID. Then I hear back from Mungo Jerry, Santo & Johnny and Pat Metheny. All of these things are looking good. We are about to hit our sixth year of broadcasting. Stay tuned because there is plenty more coming! We will make it to a seventh year, Lord willing!Paul Lesliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06364238181977682271noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2176724634955585883.post-48660614826653364502009-09-13T21:31:00.000-07:002009-09-13T21:34:15.902-07:00Gene Mitchell Unplugged Performance/Interview on TAIT Radio<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNGTLyZLq9LBcluuB1FBPj_a6UAguoZ3PA1MNk2HcQhqv2MrHPn6jm6kiMjNVm-S2Nkfcu_fjLqAq_rgGAEtJK6KhQyzmYN3-Ox3Bes3k6-T0UgKvyQTIZfKeVTGv67UjVFh22PlTPakCp/s1600-h/genemitchell.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 239px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNGTLyZLq9LBcluuB1FBPj_a6UAguoZ3PA1MNk2HcQhqv2MrHPn6jm6kiMjNVm-S2Nkfcu_fjLqAq_rgGAEtJK6KhQyzmYN3-Ox3Bes3k6-T0UgKvyQTIZfKeVTGv67UjVFh22PlTPakCp/s320/genemitchell.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5381176306783461170" /></a><br /><strong>Gene Mitchell unplugged performance on TAIT Radio</strong><br />TAIT Radio Presents an interview and Unplugged Acoustic/Vocal Performance with Gene Mitchell, recorded on location in Panama City Beach, Florida!<br />Gene Mitchell is the first guest to be interviewed three times on TAIT Radio. He is a singer, songwriter, entertainer and recording artist. On this episode, Gene Mitchell will be giving us a swing around the islands. Gene writes songs about tropical islands, tropical beaches, tropical drinks, sailing, island adventure and romance. He has released a total of ten albums featuring some of the best musicians and in my opinion they are pure enjoyment. This show will feature the music and storytelling of Gene Mitchell. In addition to a conversation with Gene Mitchell he will be giving our listeners an unplugged acoustic/vocal performance. Tune in online from anywhere in the world!<br /><br />Listen on Radio JimmyDreamz<br /><a href="http://www.radio.jimmydreamz.com">http://www.radio.jimmydreamz.com</a><br />Monday - 3:00 PM - September 14, 2009<br />Wednesday - 9:00 AM - September 16, 2009<br />Thursday - 11:59 PM - September 17, 2009<br />Saturday - 8:00 PM - September 19, 2009 <br /><br />Listen on SandBar Radio<br /><a href="http://www.sandbarradio.com">http://www.sandbarradio.com</a><br />Tuesday - 8:00 PM - September 15, 2009<br />Friday - 8:00 PM - September 18, 2009<br />Sunday - 7:00 PM - September 20, 2009<br />(Note all times listed are Eastern)<br /><br />For more information visit <a href="http://www.genemitchell.com">http://www.genemitchell.com</a> and <a href="http://www.taitshow.com">http://www.taitshow.com</a>Paul Lesliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06364238181977682271noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2176724634955585883.post-7788629683744899962009-09-06T17:28:00.000-07:002009-09-06T17:30:40.118-07:00Wes Loper special on TAIT<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAFq1JIXOVhEG3s3FAk-USweyHi1cX1uPbyqEGgPIRMj6woCnGlmyo71ep5NlgelWRE4QPEw27NhoFkvC6o5gVYaH0I8WIz5XFxiLJTg7EJW-3paXzobYk6zbBoQ5bzQ6h6lb8MaktAvqC/s1600-h/wesloper.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 236px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAFq1JIXOVhEG3s3FAk-USweyHi1cX1uPbyqEGgPIRMj6woCnGlmyo71ep5NlgelWRE4QPEw27NhoFkvC6o5gVYaH0I8WIz5XFxiLJTg7EJW-3paXzobYk6zbBoQ5bzQ6h6lb8MaktAvqC/s320/wesloper.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5378516401817143634" /></a><br />Wes Loper Special on TAIT Radio<br /><br />Growing up and residing on the South Alabama Coast, Wes Loper progresses into stardom and entertains professionally across the region. He has performed along the gulf coast for the past eight years and continues to mix Rock, Country, Blues, and Folk music to create his own style with a funky, beach side feel. <br />After enjoying the local success of his debut album, “Take Me Home,” Wes joined with a team headed by Mac McAnally featuring musicians from Muscle Shoals and Nashville to record a breakthrough album of Country and Southern Rock! This second studio project entitled “Keep On Growin’” is available. Wes Loper is renowned at legendary venues like LuLu's at Homeport and the Florabama. Join us for an interview recorded on the road and tons of great music from Wes Loper and others!<br /><br />Listen in from anywhere in the world online.<br /><br />Listen on Radio JimmyDreamz<br /><a href="http://www.radio.jimmydreamz.com">http://www.radiojimmydreamz.com</a><br />Monday - 3:00 PM - September 7, 2009<br />Wednesday - 9:00 AM - September 9, 2009<br />Thursday - 11:59 PM - September 10, 2009<br />Saturday - 8:00 PM - September 12, 2009 <br /><br />Listen on SandBar Radio<br /><a href="http://www.sandbarradio.com">http://www.sandbarradio.com</a><br />Tuesday - 8:00 PM - September 8, 2009<br />Friday - 8:00 PM - September 11, 2009<br />Sunday - 7:00 PM - September 13, 2009<br /><br />For more information visit Wes Loper at <a href="http://www.wesloper.com">http://www.wesloper.com </a>and <a href="http://www.taitshow.com">http://www.taitshow.com</a>Paul Lesliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06364238181977682271noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2176724634955585883.post-70748463624876143862009-08-30T21:28:00.000-07:002009-08-30T21:35:11.845-07:00Hats Off to Hank! A Hank Williams Special<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyF-i9uAOWGiNly9w22lh5kP7gG5G9BRVbQJNV9THjDQYx5IEmT2_KSuo_OytUrPuVoydh6fJKFmLbf57u-r0H5U25J9DzGR6y7nzByre1aybaea2kGgi_TPIJrRYngAxIM2qcVZcOmFkk/s1600-h/Hank+Williams+Museum.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 228px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyF-i9uAOWGiNly9w22lh5kP7gG5G9BRVbQJNV9THjDQYx5IEmT2_KSuo_OytUrPuVoydh6fJKFmLbf57u-r0H5U25J9DzGR6y7nzByre1aybaea2kGgi_TPIJrRYngAxIM2qcVZcOmFkk/s320/Hank+Williams+Museum.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5375981768696390034" /></a><br /><strong>Hats Off to Hank Williams</strong><br />Special Guest Beth Petty, Manager of the Hank Williams Museum<br />Produced by Paul Leslie and Jeff Pike<br /><br />We're taking you to Montgomery, Alabama for our special on the late, great Hank Williams. Hank Williams is known as the Father of Contemporary Country Music. Born on September 17, 1923 in Mount Olive, Alabama, Hank Williams began playing music after his mother gave him a guitar at 8 years old. Hank Williams learned his singing style in part from a blues street singer named Rufus "Teetot" Payne. Hank Williams went on to perform across the United States and in many other countries. He had many hit songs and was a favorite on radio and television. He was and perhaps is the greatest country star of all times.<br /><br />Hank Williams passed away on January 1, 1953. Yet Hank Williams music continues to get new fans. His songs are known by everyone. You cannot get much more "American" in music than Hank Williams. His songs hav been covered by countless musicians. Even if they do not know the name Hank Williams, people from around the globe know his songs..."Your Cheatin' Heart," "There's a Tear in My Beer," "I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry," "Jambalaya," "I'll Never Get Out of This World Alive," and of course "Hey Good Lookin'." <br /><br />Hank Williams' legacy lives on at the Hank Williams Museum in beautiful Montgomery, Alabama. On this episode we are joined by Beth Petty, Manager of the Hank Williams Museum. It is a museum filled with photographs, press clippings, and numerous personal artifacts belonging to the late Hank Williams including his personal Nudie suits, instruments and many fascinating exhibits.<br /><br />Join in for a full hour of songs Hank Williams sang, wrote or were written about him along with an interview about one of the most important figures of music for all times.<br /><br /><br />Listen on Radio JimmyDreamz<br /><a href="http://www.radiojimmydreamz.com">http://www.radiojimmydreamz.com </a><br />Monday - 3:00 PM - August 31, 2009<br />Wednesday - 9:00 AM - September 2, 2009<br />Thursday - 11:59 PM - September 3, 2009<br />Saturday - 8:00 PM - September 5, 2009 <br /><br />Listen on SandBar Radio<br /><a href="http://www.sandbarradio.com">http://www.sandbarradio.com </a><br />Tuesday - 8:00 PM - September 1, 2009<br />Friday - 8:00 PM - September 4, 2009<br />Sunday - 7:00 PM - September 5, 2009<br /><br />(Note all times listed are Eastern). For more information visit <a href="http://www.taitshow.com">http://www.taitshow.com </a>& <a href="http://www.thehankwilliamsmuseum.com">http://www.thehankwilliamsmuseum.com</a>Paul Lesliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06364238181977682271noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2176724634955585883.post-17332664793376855712009-08-25T21:32:00.000-07:002009-08-25T22:10:33.247-07:00Greetings from Florida<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWCWpsOPVSDECyoJD9sGtCOBmhWt3Z83hwmGbPrhNwqNgX6mI87sPmiiYCCWd9xbrLEpPZujQCHOT6-qzb54py2Zm5DrE6rjUbTBGVyH4yuVU0ubKMQzRnPjMWQsvUiL6PYhFhyphenhyphen2momjm4/s1600-h/pensacola.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 195px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWCWpsOPVSDECyoJD9sGtCOBmhWt3Z83hwmGbPrhNwqNgX6mI87sPmiiYCCWd9xbrLEpPZujQCHOT6-qzb54py2Zm5DrE6rjUbTBGVyH4yuVU0ubKMQzRnPjMWQsvUiL6PYhFhyphenhyphen2momjm4/s320/pensacola.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5374135226176505922" /></a><br />Greets Gentle Readers,<br /><br />I sit in my hotel room in sunny, beautiful Pensacola Beach! Yesterday was the first day and I have been enjoying myself. I am with my confederate Mr. Ben Eldridge. Every day is a holiday, every meal is a feast.<br />Not too long ago he asked me, "Do you want to go to Florida for a few days?" (No pause). "Yes." No brainer. A lot has happened recently, my business partner Jeff Pike and I recently interviewed Sir Paul McCartney's ENTIRE band in 24 hours. It was a tremendous experience, and we look forward to presenting those shows to you soon.<br /><br />After a lovely drive down on almost zero sleep we arrived and found our bearings. After a beer and a Caesar salad with steak from a scantly clad waitress we decided to head back to the room for some libations. (Salad was so-so). I would like to take a moment to endorse a product I agree with wholeheartedly, the new Grapefruit Perrier! Absolutely wonderful, and can be mixed with Bombay Sapphire Gin to make a really stellar cocktail with ZERO carbohydrates. After a few of these, I felt ready to take on the first day. Wading out into the ocean we tried our hand at the fish and ended up empty handed. After discussing the eternal verities, I was contacted by a Georgia musician who called about a "fire" that had been ignited by a conglomeration of musician wife/significant others. Rather than being irritated, I actually chuckled a little. Get a life! My official statement--the sexual orientation of myself, the artists I interview or work with in a professional capacity is irrelevent. For the record, I like females. Anyone else's orientation is none of my business...Thank you and have a good everything. :) For those who have spent considerable time mulling over my friendships and business relationships, I would like to suggest you find something to fill your time. <br />As the Christopher Cross song "Sailing" went through my head, I called it a day.<br /><br />Second day, had a really good breakfast of omelettes and was already fishing bright and early. Caught one fish. Let 'em go, it was small. Saw lots of sting rays. There's always tomorrow! Swam quite a good bit and then made tracks for Panama City Beach. Once there, we went to the home of Mr. Gene Mitchell of Sailor Boy Records/Sailor Boy Publishing. Gene Mitchell is the absolute best writer of this genre of music known as "Trop Rock." Many of his songs could be covered by someone like Kenny Chesney, who is actually doing island music. I love Jimmy Buffett, but I would not call him a "Trop Rock" artist. Anyhow, Mr. Mitchell showed us around his house...the decoration was really first class, unique and charming. Then we recorded an interview with acoustic/vocal performance. He played 5 songs off of his new album "Island Swing" and also my all time favorite Gene Mitchell song "Make Mine a Pina Colada." Listen to the upcoming Gene Mitchell special for the story on that song and why I like it. It could be a hit in Kenny Chesney or George Strait's hand. We then went with Gene Mitchell to Margaritaville Cafe Panama City Beach where he performed. We shared Conch Fritters (I believe Margaritaville's are the best, although many have tried to argue with me) and I ordered the Jerk Chicken, which was pretty good! Ben had the Taco Salad and seemed to be pleased. Ben and I had a good time at observing the people and commenting on how people react and interact with one another. He's a very introspective cat. I give myself a compliment on carefully selecting good friends. We headed back to Pensacola Beach. Had some more gin and rum and we continued to talk reflectively. Tomorrow we will rise early for fishing first thing in the morning. That is our only plan.<br />I read the New Orleans legend Benny Spellman was just inducted into the Louisiana Music Hall of Fame. I found out he lives at an assisted living home in.....Pensacola.... One Love.Paul Lesliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06364238181977682271noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2176724634955585883.post-4963027263410851782009-08-25T21:27:00.000-07:002009-08-25T21:31:53.759-07:00Mac McAnally: A Retrospective (Part 3 of 3)<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZZQSYXoSk3RQWY0Ix7TinSB2djemjEAS3rYs7QcXEoKXQKcx8VLa5UfxFFalTDc0Ep-UEmzplFrTRunUJJyoRktQzmfVacC3syiHbko-APtLisg_t1AVvtmwgJSImETQbR1qVFpdpxCwx/s1600-h/mac1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 256px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZZQSYXoSk3RQWY0Ix7TinSB2djemjEAS3rYs7QcXEoKXQKcx8VLa5UfxFFalTDc0Ep-UEmzplFrTRunUJJyoRktQzmfVacC3syiHbko-APtLisg_t1AVvtmwgJSImETQbR1qVFpdpxCwx/s320/mac1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5374125531758246146" /></a><br />On the third and final part of our series, Mac McAnally: A Retrospective we conclude our look at one of the most respected all around musicians in Nashville, one of the most multi-talented artists in music. The interview with Mac McAnally discusses his discography, (11 albums since his debut “Mac McAnally” in 1977) the most recent “Down By the River” on Show Dog Records. However, in addition to McAnally’s records and intimate performances, his songs have been interpreted by some of the greats of our time including Hank Williams, Jr., Nancy Griffith, Chris LeDoux and many others. Most recently, his song “Down the Road,” was recorded by country superstar Kenny Chesney. The number 1 song was recorded as a duet featuring both Chesney and McAnally. Chesney said of the song and McAnally, “I am really happy about having a No. 1 with my very good friend and frankly, one of my songwriting heroes.” <br />In addition to being a hit songwriter and singer, McAnally has produced many albums and has played sessions ranging from George Strait, Joan Baez, Lyle Lovett, Wayne Newton, Billy Joel and everyone in between. He has been closely associated and friends with Jimmy Buffett for thirty years and is a touring and recording member of Jimmy Buffett’s Coral Reefer Band. <br />Hear his one of a kind songs, and hear Mac’s story in his own words. Listen online from anywhere in the world.<br /><br />Listen on SandBar Radio<br /><a href="http://www.sandbarradio.com">http://www.sandbarradio.com </a><br />Tuesday - 8:00 PM - August 25, 2009<br />Friday - 8:00 PM - August 28, 2009<br />Sunday - 7:00 PM - August 30, 2009<br />Listen on Radio JimmyDreamz<br /><a href="http://www.radiojimmydreamz.com">http://www.radio.jimmydreamz.com </a><br />Monday - 3:00 PM - August 24, 2009<br />Wednesday - 9:00 AM - August 26, 2009<br />Thursday - 11:59 PM - August 27, 2009<br />Saturday - 8:00 PM - August 29, 2009 <br />(Note all times listed are Eastern)Paul Lesliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06364238181977682271noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2176724634955585883.post-84592763803561728892009-08-18T17:29:00.001-07:002009-08-18T17:29:56.087-07:00Mac McAnally: A Retrospective (Part 2 of 3)Join us for the second of our three-part series on Mac McAnally. Mac McAnally is a storyteller, singer-songwriter, guitarist, and pianist. He is an in-demand session musician and record producer. In addition to discussing his incredible and vast history as a songwriter and recording artist, Mac McAnally joins us to talk about his new record “Down by the River,” on Show Dog Records. This is the continuing story of Mac McAnally: Mississippian, Songsmith and Semi-True Storyteller.<br /><br />Listen in from anywhere in the world online.<br /><br />Listen on Radio JimmyDreamz<br />http://www.radio.jimmydreamz.com<br />Wednesday - 9:00 AM - August 19, 2009<br />Thursday - 11:59 PM - August 20, 2009<br />Saturday - 8:00 PM - August 22, 2009 <br /><br />Listen on SandBar Radio<br />http://www.sandbarradio.com<br />Tuesday - 8:00 PM - August 18, 2009<br />Friday - 8:00 PM - August 21, 2009<br />Sunday - 7:00 PM - August 23, 2009<br /><br />(Note all times listed are Eastern).Paul Lesliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06364238181977682271noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2176724634955585883.post-39619663065007438532009-08-18T17:22:00.000-07:002009-08-18T17:24:20.340-07:00Mac McAnally: A Retrospective (Part 1 of 3)Mac McAnally: A Retrospective (Part 1 of 3)<br />Time After Island Time Proudly Presents our special guest Mac McAnally. Mac McAnally is an entertainer, storyteller, guitarist, pianist, producer, and recording artist. Mac McAnally is a country music singer-songwriter, an in-demand session musician and record producer. McAnally has released 11 albums, his most recent “Down By the River” on Show Dog Records may be his most diverse and creative release to date.<br /><br />McAnally’s credits are numerous. In the Spring of 2009, country superstar Kenny Chesney cut Mac McAnally’s song “Down the Road” as a duet with McAnally. Chesney’s version of the song became McAnally’s first number one song as a recording artist and his sixth as a songwriter. McAnally has also produced artists like Ricky Skaggs, Chris LeDoux, the bands Little Feat and Sawyer Brown as well as Jimmy Buffett. Mac McAnally has been a member and fan favorite of Jimmy Buffett’s Coral Reefer Band for many years, writing and co-writing many of Buffett’s best songs.<br /><br />We are honored to welcome Mac McAnally for an in-depth interview as well as a selection of music spanning McAnally’s wonderful catalog of work as well as other great music. Listen in online from anywhere in the world.<br /><br />Listen on Radio JimmyDreamz<br /><a href="http://www.radio.jimmydreamz.com">http://www.radiojimmydreamz.com</a><br />Wednesday - 9:00 AM - August 12, 2009<br />Thursday - 11:59 PM - August 13, 2009<br />Saturday - 8:00 PM - August 15, 2009<br /><br />Listen on SandBar Radio<br /><a href="http://www.sandbarradio.com">http://www.sandbarradio.com</a><br />Friday - 8:00 PM - August 14, 2009<br />Sunday - 7:00 PM - August 16, 2009<br />(Note all times listed are Eastern).Paul Lesliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06364238181977682271noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2176724634955585883.post-54495926528371040272009-08-02T21:23:00.000-07:002009-08-03T19:36:52.712-07:00Ilo Ferreira special airing worldwide on Time After Island Time<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnUJhpmu4rL3SyAaa1Z3HMrhxxxfdcHDcnlJj6cQeVkp79Yd-DfHP9q7fEG7nPX-PU45TMm2zWjaHOwvP7wGTcJvB978tO5FdwZ-dQJqH5frsm4I51Qr64vtE7Auh2GhWs0jR3JMDGY8cc/s1600-h/ilo.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 213px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnUJhpmu4rL3SyAaa1Z3HMrhxxxfdcHDcnlJj6cQeVkp79Yd-DfHP9q7fEG7nPX-PU45TMm2zWjaHOwvP7wGTcJvB978tO5FdwZ-dQJqH5frsm4I51Qr64vtE7Auh2GhWs0jR3JMDGY8cc/s320/ilo.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5365589199931389330" /></a><br />On this episode we welcome Ilo Ferreira, a singer-songwriter of immense talent. Ilo Ferreira is from a group of islands off of the coast of West Africa that form the nation of Cape Verde. Cape Verde has a strong Portuguese influence and a vibrant music scene. It was in 2006 when singer-songwriter Jimmy Buffett and friends were in Cape Verde hoping to meet the legendary singer of Morna, Cesaria Evora. Joining him on this adventure was Chris Blackwell of Island Records who made Bob Marley world famous, Tom Freston of MTV renown and author and entertainment executive Bill Flanagan. <br />One night at a Cape Verde restaurant, Ilo Ferreira got onto the small stage to sing and play his guitar. Jimmy Buffett and his friends became enamored with the young singer, not just by his voice and performance, but also by his original songs. On September 8, 2007 Jimmy Buffett welcomed Ilo Ferreira to perform as special guest of Jimmy Buffett and the Coral Reefer Band at the Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Massachusetts. The thousands in attendance responded immediately to Ilo Ferreira. In January of 2008 he began recording songs produced by Tony Brown and Coral Reefer Mac McAnally. <br />Now Ilo Ferreira is performing in the United States and he joins us to talk about his life and his debut EP entitled "Ilo" available on Mailboat Records. This interview was recorded on June 26, 2009 in Boston, Massachusetts the city where Ilo was first heard by an American audience. Listen in from anywhere in the world online for the first time ever to hear Ilo Ferreira's incredible story and hear first hand his collection of songs which proves great music transcends languages, nationalities and age. At long last, Ilo speaks!<br /><strong><br />Listen on SandBar Radio</strong><br /><a href="http://www.sandbarradio.com">http://www.sandbarradio.com</a> <br />Tuesday - 8:00 PM - August 4, 2009<br />Friday - 8:00 PM - August 7, 2009<br />Sunday - 7:00 PM - August 9, 2009<br /><br /><strong>Listen on Radio JimmyDreamz</strong><br /><a href="http://www.radio.jimmydreamz.com">http://www.radiojimmydreamz.com </a><br />Wednesday - 9:00 AM - August 5, 2009<br />Thursday - 11:59 PM - August 6, 2009<br />Saturday - 8:00 PM - August 8, 2009 <br />(Note all times listed are Eastern)Paul Lesliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06364238181977682271noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2176724634955585883.post-43961781607671395172009-08-01T00:42:00.000-07:002009-09-01T12:09:53.051-07:00Corazon Aquino passes awayKamusta ka na? <br /><br />Corazon Aquino, the former President of the Philippines has passed away. It seems like we have lost a lot of truly great people...I still cannot believe Walter Cronkite is no longer with us.<br /><br />Some of you may know that I spent a large chunk of my formative years in the Republic of the Philippines. The Philippines certainly made a big impact on my life. I got to see a lot of things most Americans never get to see. That's a good thing and a bad thing. I saw a lot of beauty, but also a lot of sadness. The Philippine Islands and the Filipino people will always be in my heart. <br /><br />Because of some of the corruption in the Philippines, I remember being exposed to a lot of violence and knowing very early on the difference between good and evil. Corazon Aquino was always one of the good ones. She did a lot for the Philippines. People Power!<br /><br />I have been approved by the powers that be to produce a special on the Honolulu Surf Museum in Honolulu, Hawaii. Our special guest is going to be the curator of the museum Mr. Mark Fragale. It should be exciting! The museum is located inside the restaurant Jimmy Buffett's at the Beachcomber. It should be an interesting episode of TAIT.<br /><br />Speaking of Mr. Buffett, he was on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, which is turning out to be a really great show. He played "Margaritaville," but was backed by the Roots in addition to MacDonald, McAnally and Shakoor. It was interesting to hear the song played with Sousaphone. <br /><br />Mr. Buffett mentioned an album coming in November 2009. The title? Buffet Hotel. One t. I have a feeling a lot of people are not going to like that title, but I happen to really like it. Apparently there is a hotel in Timbuktu, Mali called Buffet Hotel. I hope this album is similar to "Far Side of the World." I've never met Buffett, but I think the continent of Africa is a big influence on him. "Far Side of the World" was a wonderful album, steeped in mystique, adventure, literature and the exotic. It had an indescribable "feel" to it. I looked at it as a Buffettized version of Paul Simon's "Graceland." Made me fantasize about some mysterious, romantic Shangri-la.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.buffettnews.com/2009/05/30/10215/"></a><br /><br />I hope some of you got to listen to my interview with Cesaria Evora and you are turned on to Morna. It is beautiful and there is nothing like it!Paul Lesliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06364238181977682271noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2176724634955585883.post-43922483004017896892009-07-30T21:27:00.000-07:002009-07-31T00:56:26.810-07:00Recording the Ilo Ferreira special<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhL7FOZ0wQEffiqhuMTPm43o4duK8fOAf_AEqUhDF3lgxelFk-9HXe6n62Pm6IAHGDqCLamznopkAozOZe5l0BeX0tnSXpplFVBwC8wMN2qTJUBSVauMhmOvCb1bpWdxUVscPJJDckiHgcW/s1600-h/iloferreira.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 213px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhL7FOZ0wQEffiqhuMTPm43o4duK8fOAf_AEqUhDF3lgxelFk-9HXe6n62Pm6IAHGDqCLamznopkAozOZe5l0BeX0tnSXpplFVBwC8wMN2qTJUBSVauMhmOvCb1bpWdxUVscPJJDckiHgcW/s320/iloferreira.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5364529973633865330" /></a><br />Aloha folks. This afternoon I got to record an incredible in-depth interview with Vic Latham. Some of you may not know who Latham is. He lived quite a life. He was one of the original Key West legends who owned the famed Full Moon Saloon. He had some great stories and was really honest about the drinking and the Key West boogey. He had quite a claim to fame. He said he shared Jimmy Buffett's first joint in New Orleans. His words, not mine! He knew Mr. Buffett from circa 1965 or 1966...the French Quarter days. Boy, did he have some stories.<br /><br />We began producing the Ilo Ferreira special. Ilo Ferreira is a singer-songwriter and guitarist whom Jimmy Buffett, Chris Blackwell and Tom Freston (the Godfather of MTV) met in Cape Verde off of the West Coast of Africa. They were trying to meet Cesária Évora, who was this week's guest on TAIT. Man, the Ilo special is a long time coming. I am very enthused. We have had some really big cheeses express interest in it, including Chris Blackwell of Island Records...yes, THE Chris Blackwell. The man who brought reggae and Bob Marley to the world. I am really humbled by our little show. I have to say I am proud it is growing so much. There was one person who didn't want this show to happen. I think Ilo will be glad it was produced. What a wonderful fellow. I am proud of him and happy that fate has stepped in and seen him through. Check out his EP "Ilo" on Mailboat Records, it's a hot plate!<br /><br />I bought a roasted chicken, the entire bird and we ate it in honor of Ilo. Listen in and find out why. We ate the whole chicken.<br /><br />Jeff and I also spent a long time cataloging all of our past episodes. We are trying to keep better records. We feel like TAIT is a musical artifact, so we are trying to keep the archives accurate and complete. At some point, we hope to archive every episode online to allow you all to listen for free to any show. After all, TAIT is a global entertainment solution for a changing world. <br /><br />Please let me know what you think. I am very honored to have you as listeners. One Love.Paul Lesliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06364238181977682271noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2176724634955585883.post-8675760207570745882009-07-29T01:23:00.003-07:002009-07-29T01:25:14.985-07:00TAIT #177 with Cesária Évora<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsVPgXEyhRSvsc4TKRmyemaLpKogxzR5iO7RdwczOVkDHwOLw0Mnj4jVfa6xoHHPX4YLod9jHkDMMVlfrvJBCtrz5wxmzEQCBHvjfKCIycn9WnDje_7gERyRmhhxNW0KVC6vC929kkAsi3/s1600-h/cesaria.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 270px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsVPgXEyhRSvsc4TKRmyemaLpKogxzR5iO7RdwczOVkDHwOLw0Mnj4jVfa6xoHHPX4YLod9jHkDMMVlfrvJBCtrz5wxmzEQCBHvjfKCIycn9WnDje_7gERyRmhhxNW0KVC6vC929kkAsi3/s320/cesaria.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5363795260000583698" /></a><br />The Cesária Évora special<br /><br />Cesária Évora , "the barefoot diva" is an internationally famous singer of Morna. For those of you unfamiliar with morna, it is a genre of music and dance from Cape Verde. The Cape Verde is an island nation found off of the Western Coast of Africa.Cape Verdean music incorporates Portugese, Caribbean, African and Brazilian influences. Morna is the national music of Cape Verde. The history of Morna goes all the way back to the 18th century and is typically sung in Cape Verdean Creole.<br /><br />Many of you listeners have become familiar with a rising star named Ilo Ferreira also hailing from Cape Verde. Ilo was discovered in part because of Cesária Évora. Singer-songwriter Jimmy Buffett and friends had been exploring the incredible music scene in the African country of Mali. On the way back home they wanted to meet the legendary Cesária Évora. After being welcome in Évora's home, she never came downstairs to meet the group, so instead they decided to scout for local music. It was here Jimmy Buffett met Ilo Ferreira.<br /><br />This vantage point of our travel on the songlines is with Cesária Évora, the most famous singer of Morna. Along with enchanting music from far sides of the world as well as some songs you may know by heart, with the help of her translator, we will hear the story of Cesária Évora, loved in France, Turkey, the United States, parts of the Caribbean and throughout the world. <br /><br />Listen on SandBar Radio<br />http://www.sandbarradio.com<br />Tuesday - 8:00 PM - July 28, 2009<br />Friday - 8:00 PM - July 31, 2009<br />Sunday - 7:00 PM - August 2, 2009<br /><br />Listen on Radio JimmyDreamz<br />http://www.radiojimmydreamz.com <br />Wednesday - 9:00 AM - July 29, 2009<br />Thursday - 11:59 PM - July 30, 2009<br />Saturday - 8:00 PM - August 1, 2009 <br />(Note all times listed are Eastern)Paul Lesliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06364238181977682271noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2176724634955585883.post-33542445919219372362009-07-29T01:23:00.001-07:002009-07-29T01:23:39.476-07:00TAIT #176 with John Goodwin unplugged"The Love Dude" with our special guest John Goodwin<br />Produced by Paul Leslie and Jeff Pike<br />(Special thanks to Henry H. Jordan III and David Brainard for additional recording and engineering)<br /><br />"Art enables us to find ourselves and lose ourselves at the same time." <br />-Thomas Merton in 'No Man Is an Island' <br /><br />Our special guest John Goodwin is a man who breathes and lives his art. His creativity is evident in his many intense paintings and photography. However, John Goodwin is most known for the words and melodies that blend to make his incredible songs. John Goodwin's songs tell the truth about the inlets of EVERY human heart. To quote one of his songs "we may live in different houses, but it's all the same home." Goodwin is working on a solo acoustic and vocal album, and his most recent album "Nashville," has gained great acclaim. Celebrated actor Jeff Bridges called Goodwin's work "filled with hope, longing, love and laughs" and goes on to describe him as "an artist filled with insight, poetry and soul." Wendy Wilson of the pop trio "Wilson Phillips" describes Goodwin as an artist who "poignantly and poetically reveals the truth about human nature." Lastly, Grammy award-winning blue eyed soul singer Michael McDonald said "John Goodwin is one of the most talented composers that I've had the pleasure of working with."<br /><br />As the host of this program, I frequently am asked, "but what do you listen to?" John Goodwin is inevitably the first artist I list. John Goodwin joined us for a very honest interview and special acoustic performance recorded in the heart of Nashville. Goodwin brought his old guitar and some great stories and we managed to preserve a warm conversation and simple six-string music from an artist who means it. Listen in online from anywhere in the world and see why John Goodwin's songs have found their way in so many great movies--a testament to John's ability to take true human emotion and experience and turn it into music; and why John Goodwin has won the praise of some of the most endlessly creative artists of our time. The state of the artist is alive and well. The artist is John Goodwin. Listen.<br /><br />Listen on SandBar Radio at http://www.sandbarradio.com<br />Tuesday - 8:00 PM - July 21, 2009<br />Friday - 8:00 PM - July 24, 2009<br />Sunday - 7:00 PM - July 26, 2009<br /><br />Listen on Radio JimmyDreamz at http://www.radio.jimmydreamz.com <br />Wednesday - 9:00 AM - July 22, 2009<br />Thursday - 11:59 PM - July 23, 2009<br />Saturday - 8:00 PM - July 25, 2009 <br />(Note all times listed are Eastern)Paul Lesliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06364238181977682271noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2176724634955585883.post-61477095811218366012009-07-29T01:22:00.002-07:002009-07-29T01:23:02.217-07:00TAIT #175 Tim Krekel Memorial (part two of two)Tim Krekel Special <br /><br />This is our memorial to Tim Krekel, whom we recently lost to cancer. Tim Krekel was a lifelong musician, born in 1950 in Louisville, Kentucky. A wonderful guitarist and a soulful singer, Tim Krekel was known for his warm smile and incredible songs. Tim enjoyed living and in his last days was heard describing his experiences as "A most wonderful life." He certainly had great stories of a long musical career that spanned the globe and included being a member of Jimmy Buffett's Coral Reefer Band on two occasions and penning hit chart-topping songs for artists like Martina McBride, Patty Loveless and Crystal Gayle. His wonderful songs drew attention from people like Rick Nelson, Jerry Reed and many other musical legends. Tim cut eight albums of his own. <br /><br />The interview we are going to play for you has never been heard until now. We play it in memory of Tim Krekel. It was recorded on July 19, 2008. <br /><br />Listen on SandBar Radio at http://www.sandbarradio.com<br />Tuesday - 8:00 PM - July 14, 2009<br />Friday - 8:00 PM - July 17, 2009<br />Sunday - 7:00 PM - July 19, 2009<br />Listen on Radio JimmyDreamz at http://www.radio.jimmydreamz.com <br />Monday - 3:00 PM - July 13, 2009<br />Wednesday - 9:00 AM - July 15, 2009<br />Thursday - 11:59 PM - July 16, 2009<br />Saturday - 8:00 PM - July 18, 2009 (Note all times listed are Eastern)Paul Lesliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06364238181977682271noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2176724634955585883.post-90819941131630770382009-07-29T01:22:00.001-07:002009-07-29T01:22:14.786-07:00TAIT #174 Tim Krekel Memorial (part one of two)Tim Krekel Special<br /><br />Tim Krekel was a guitarist, singer and songwriter. Tim was born in Louisville, Kentucky on October 10, 1950. He lived in New York City and Nashville, Tennessee, but the love for his hometown brought him back to Louisville. Tim passed away on June 24, 2009.<br /><br />He had 8 solo albums to his credit, and many of his songs were very successful in the hands of artists ranging from Crystal Gayle, Alan Jackson, Martina McBride, Delbert McClinton and others. Tim Krekel was very respected as a guitar player and his skills at the instrument won him the praise of Rolling Stone magazine. Tim Krekel was a musician his entire life. He began his professional career playing guitar for 35 cents at 13 years old. Tim Krekel was a member of Jimmy Buffett's Coral Reefer Band, played guitar on the Son of a Son of a Sailor album and co-wrote two songs with Buffett.<br /><br />Everyone agreed that in addition to his incredible talent, what gave Krekel so many friends was his loving personality. You get a strong sense of his kind spirit in this interview, recorded July 19, 2008 in Roswell, Georgia. We invite you to listen in to hear Tim's music and words. We invite you to listen in online from anywhere in the world.<br /><br />Listen on SandBar Radio at http://www.sandbarradio.com<br />Tuesday - 8:00 PM - July 7, 2009<br />Friday - 8:00 PM - July 10, 2009<br />Sunday - 7:00 PM - July 12, 2009<br />Listen on Radio JimmyDreamz at http://www.radio.jimmydreamz.com <br />Wednesday - 9:00 AM - July 8, 2009<br />Thursday - 11:59 PM - July 9, 2009<br />Saturday - 8:00 PM - July 11, 2009 (Note all times listed are Eastern)Paul Lesliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06364238181977682271noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2176724634955585883.post-86130628602355220132009-07-29T01:19:00.000-07:002009-07-29T01:20:17.370-07:00TAIT #173 with Dave Brogan of ALOTHE DAVE BROGAN SPECIAL<br /><br />Our special guest Dave Brogan was born in Fresno, California. He ended up in the band Animal Liberation Orchestra (ALO) where he plays the drums, writes songs and sometimes sings. He started recording his solo album in January of 2008. Dave Brogan describes himself as "a guy from the rural suburbs that learned Okie folk songs from his grandpa and rocked the 'quads' in high school drum line, went and got a music degree in college and spent the rest of his life trying to write a good song."<br />Dave joins us not only to talk about his band ALO, but also his very eclectic solo album "Thunderbird Sun Transformation," with songs songs ranging from arena rock-pop to ethereal, soft folk to hypnotic, psychedelic jams. Listen in from anywhere in the world!<br />Listen on SandBar Radio at http://www.sandbarradio.com<br />Tuesday - 8:00 PM - June 30, 2009<br />Friday - 8:00 PM - July 3, 2009<br />Sunday - 7:00 PM - July 5, 2009<br /><br />Listen on Radio JimmyDreamz at http://www.radio.jimmydreamz.com <br />Monday - 3:00 PM - June 29, 2009<br />Wednesday - 9:00 AM - July 1, 2009<br />Thursday - 11:59 PM - July 2, 2009<br />Saturday - 8:00 PM - July 4, 2009 (Note all times listed are Eastern Time)Paul Lesliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06364238181977682271noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2176724634955585883.post-68748171020590268702009-07-29T01:18:00.002-07:002009-07-29T01:19:40.643-07:00TAIT #172 with Neil HalsteadThe Neil Halstead Special<br />On this episode of Time After Island Time we meet a singer-songwriter from an island lying northwest of continental Europe. His name is Neil Halstead and Time Out (UK) called Halstead "one of Britain's greatest songwriters." NME said "the man is a legend." Towards the end of the 90's Neil started a band called Slowdive, after that band parted ways, he formed the band Mojave 3, at the heart of both of these bands was Neil Halstead a singer, songwriter and instrumentalist we feel very pleased to welcome as our special guest. Halstead decided to branch out on his own and record a solo album released on Brushfire Records entitled “Oh! Mighty Engine!” which will be the focus of this episode.<br />Neil Halstead’s album was recorded both in Los Angeles, California and in his hometown of Cornwall, England. According to Emmett Malloy, co-founder of Brushfire Records, “He surfed in the mornings and drank beer and recorded with various friends in the evening.” Malloy went on to say, “Neil is an old soul and his newest solo record is exactly who he is. Welcoming, warm, clever and kind.”<br />Listen on SandBar Radio http://www.sandbarradio.com<br />Tuesday - 8:00 PM - June 23, 2009<br />Friday - 8:00 PM - June 26, 2009<br />Sunday - 7:00 PM - June 28, 2009<br />Listen on Radio JimmyDreamz http://www.radiojimmydreamz.com<br />Monday - 3:00 PM - June 22, 2009<br />Wednesday - 9:00 AM - June 24, 2009<br />Thursday - 11:59 PM - June 25, 2009<br />Saturday - 8:00 PM - June 27, 2009 (Note all times listed are Eastern Time)<br /><br /><br />Visit http://www.taitshow.com for more information http://www.brushfirerecords.com & http://www.neilhalstead.comPaul Lesliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06364238181977682271noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2176724634955585883.post-17184358411008980512009-07-29T01:18:00.001-07:002009-07-29T01:18:51.667-07:00TAIT #171 with Money MarkMoney Mark Special<br />On this destination of the Brushfire Records songlines, we meet an artist whose songs reflect the depth of his musical background. His name is Money Mark, a keyboardist and vocalist who has played who has performed and recorded with musicians ranging from Yoko Ono, Jack Johnson, George Clinton, Jakob Dylan and the Wallflowers, and others. Money Mark's work is an example of his diversity. Although born in Detroit, Money Mark was born to a Japanese-Hawaiian father and a Chicano mother. Funk, jazz, hip-hop, folk, Afro-Cuban and Latin music can all be found in his one of a kind style. Money Mark joined us for an interview to talk about his latest album "Brand New by Tomorrow," before joining the Beastie Boys on stage. Listen to the music and the interview from anywhere in the world!<br /><br />Listen on SandBar Radio http://www.sandbarradio.com<br />Tuesday - 8:00 PM - June 16, 2009<br />Friday - 8:00 PM - June 19, 2009<br />Sunday - 7:00 PM - June 21, 2009<br />Listen on Radio JimmyDreamz http://www.radiojimmydreamz.com<br />Monday - 3:00 PM - June 15, 2009<br />Wednesday - 9:00 AM - June 17, 2009<br />Thursday - 11:59 PM - June 18, 2009<br />Saturday - 8:00 PM - June 20, 2009 (Note all times listed are Eastern Time)Paul Lesliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06364238181977682271noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2176724634955585883.post-51291162513835210912009-07-29T01:17:00.000-07:002009-07-29T01:18:05.746-07:00TAIT #170 with Zee AviTHE ZEE AVI SPECIAL<br />Aloha friends, this week on Time After Island Time we continue our travel on the Brushfire Records songlines with our special Zee Avi. Zee Avi is a very talented singer-songwriter, guitarist and ukulele player. Zee is from Malaysia and began to gain recognition and fans by posting videos of her performances on YouTube. Patrick Keeler, drummer for the Raconteurs saw one of her videos and soon she was in Los Angeles, California recording her brand new self-titled debut album. Zee Avi was signed to Jack Johnson and Emmett Malloy's Brushfire Records. On May 19th, 2009; the debut of her album, Zee was featured on the homepage of YouTube.com. Her album is becoming popular on iTunes and one track, "Monte," was featured on the second season finale of the TV series "Private Practice." Zee Avi is currently touring the United States gaining fans of all ages and backgrounds. Join us for an honest down-to-earth talk with Zee Avi and some of the best music around. Listen in from anywhere in the world!<br />For more information visit http://www.taitshow.com and http://www.zeeavi.com<br /><br />Listen on SandBar Radio http://www.SandbarRadio.com<br />Tuesday - 8:00 PM - June 9, 2009<br />Friday - 8:00 PM - June 12, 2009<br />Sunday - 7:00 PM - June 14, 2009<br />Listen on Radio JimmyDreamz http://www.radio.jimmydreamz.com<br />Monday - 3:00 PM - June 8, 2009<br />Wednesday - 9:00 AM - June 10, 2009<br />Thursday - 11:59 PM - June 11, 2009<br />Saturday - 8:00 PM - June 13, 2009Paul Lesliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06364238181977682271noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2176724634955585883.post-63918732481275261012009-07-29T01:15:00.000-07:002009-07-29T01:16:59.664-07:00TAIT #169-Money MarkI got to meet Mason Jennings and record this great interview with him as we sat on the street outside of the 40 Watt Club in Athens, Georgia. Listen in! Here is the info--<br /><br />As we travel on the songlines that only dreamers see, we welcome a singer-songwriter with a remarkable ability to write with literary, historical and spiritual themes. Born in Hawaii, Mason Jennings began to gain acclaim for his music in his adopted Minneapolis. He was hand-picked by music supervisor Randall Poster to perform two Dylan songs, “The Times They Are a-Changin’” and “The Lonesome Death of Hattie Carroll,” in Todd Haynes’ acclaimed film I’m Not There. His music has moved people of all ages and walks of life. He joins us to talk about "In the Ever," his latest release on his friend Jack Johnson's Brushfire Records. The interview he gave was as honest and sincere as his songs are. Join us for music and the truth du jour.<br />Listen on SandBar Radio http://www.SandbarRadio.com<br />Tuesday - 8:00 PM - June 2, 2009<br />Friday - 8:00 PM - June 5, 2009<br />Sunday - 7:00 PM - June 7, 2009<br />Listen on Radio JimmyDreamz http://www.radio.jimmydreamz.com<br />Monday - 3:00 PM - June 1, 2009<br />Wednesday - 9:00 AM - June 3, 2009<br />Thursday - 11:59 PM - June 4, 2009<br />Saturday - 8:00 PM - June 6, 2009Paul Lesliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06364238181977682271noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2176724634955585883.post-38574085512171119922009-07-29T01:13:00.000-07:002009-07-29T01:14:38.227-07:00Jake Shimabukuro Unplugged part 1 & 2After Jake played George Harrison's "While My Guitar Gently Weeps" on his ukulele on Late Night with Conan O'Brien, Conan got out of his chair and said it was one of the best things he had ever seen in the history of his show.<br /><br />Jake has been making a name for himself--appearing in front of audiences in America and Japan of up to 50,000 people. The stunning video of Jake performing While My Guitar Gently Weeps has an incredible 3 million PLUS views on YouTube. He is amazing! Needless to say I am a fan. I found myself sitting on the couch at the Four Season's hotel in Buckhead talking in great detail to Jake. He's a terrific guy and gave the most in-depth interview I have ever heard him do. It was very intimate. Then he took out his instrument and performed a little concert just for me. It was very moving...<br /><br />But upon reflection...it's so much more than that. Through the powers of the show I was able to record and share with you all. It wasn't just for me, it's for anyone who wants to listen in. I hope you enjoy...wherever you are in the world. <br /><br />JAKE SHIMABUKURO UNPLUGGED <br />Produced by Paul Leslie and Jeff Pike<br /><br />Joining us this week on Time After Island Time is renowned ukulele virtuoso Jake Shimabukuro. In celebration of the release of his new album “Jake Shimabukuro Live“, Jake joins us (recorded in Atlanta) to play a few unplugged songs and for an intimate and incredibly in-depth conversation about his life and love for the ukulele.<br /><br />PART ONE<br />Listen on SandBar Radio at<br />http://www.SandbarRadio.com <br />Tuesday - 8:00 PM - May 19, 2009<br />Friday - 8:00 PM - May 22, 2009<br />Sunday - 7:00 PM - May 24, 2009 <br /><br />Listen on Radio JimmyDreamz at<br />http://www.radio.jimmydreamz.com <br />Wednesday - 9:00 AM - May 20, 2009<br />Thursday - 11:59 PM - May 21, 2009<br />Saturday - 8:00 PM - May 23, 2009<br /><br />PART TWO<br />Listen on SandBar Radio at<br />http://www.SandbarRadio.com <br />Tuesday - 8:00 PM - May 26, 2009<br />Friday - 8:00 PM - May 29, 2009<br />Sunday - 7:00 PM - May 31, 2009 <br /><br />Listen on Radio JimmyDreamz at<br />http://www.radio.jimmydreamz.com <br />Monday - 3:00 PM - May 25, 2009<br />Wednesday - 9:00 AM - May 27, 2009<br />Thursday - 11:59 PM - May 28, 2009<br />Saturday - 8:00 PM - May 30, 2009<br /><br />Listen in from anywhere in the world, but listed broadcasts are Eastern Time (ET). For more information visit our new website at http://www.taitshow.comPaul Lesliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06364238181977682271noreply@blogger.com0