Category Archives: Interviews

A Walk Down the Street…with Robert Nix

Posted on September 11, 2012 by Shirley Pena

Robert Nix is an exciting and unique experimental Rock/Pop artist from Toronto, Canada. He has received lavish praise from the Canadian music press since his career took off in the late 1980’s, and he remains one of Canada’s most highly respected … Continue reading →

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DNA Testing:Discover the Journey of YOU

Posted on September 10, 2012 by Shirley Pena

DNA testing, and its uses thereof, have come a long way since its humble beginnings in the United Kingdom, where it was first used in forensic science to assist police detective work, and also to resolve paternity and immigration disputes. … Continue reading →

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LA Beat Interview: John “Drumbo” French

Posted on September 9, 2012 by Bob Lee

The name of John French is rarely if ever seen among those polls naming “best” – aka most famous – rock drummers of all time. But to the musicians who have had their world upended by the music of Captain … Continue reading →

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Celtic Heart: an Interview with Cormac O’ Caoimh

Posted on August 27, 2012 by Shirley Pena

Cormac O’ Caoimh is an exciting, singularly brilliant singer-songwriter and classical guitarist from Cork, Ireland. He has just released his second solo cd ‘A New Season for Love’ and it’s currently receiving excellent reviews and a significant amount of airplay … Continue reading →

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Zero to Nibiru in 20 Minutes:an Interview with Marshall Masters

Posted on August 22, 2012 by Shirley Pena

“Destiny finds those who listen, and fate finds the rest.  So learn what you can learn, do what you can do, and never give up hope!”-Marshall Masters In keeping with the current media hoopla over the (alleged) upcoming arrival (speculated … Continue reading →

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KISS Weigh In On Pussy Riot, The Elder Movie and Their New Monster Book- Exclusive Interview

Posted on August 21, 2012 by Bob Lee

The hearts of a very select number of Kiss fans around the globe were set aflutter last year when British filmmaker Seb Hunter announced plans to finally make a dramatic film to accompany the music of the group’s 1981 release … Continue reading →

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Interview with Ariel S. Winter of “The Twenty-Year Death”

Posted on August 13, 2012 by Simone Snaith

Ariel S. Winter, author of The Twenty-Year Death, was kind enough to answer some questions about the novel, reviewed here for the LA Beat. A resident of Baltimore, who has earned his dues as a bookseller at The Corner Bookstore … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Fever-Little Willie John:a Fast Life, Mysterious Death and the Birth of Soul, written by Susan Whitall

Posted on August 8, 2012 by Shirley Pena

Among the numerous bios recently written about (and by) music artists, there is one that stands out from the rest: “Fever-Little Willie John: a Fast Life, Mysterious Death and the Birth of Soul,” written by Susan Whitall (in collaboration with Kevin John). … Continue reading →

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Fever: an Interview with Kevin John (son of Little Willie John)

Posted on August 8, 2012 by Shirley Pena

Kevin, it’s a real pleasure and an honor to be talking with you today! First off, let’s dive right into this exciting new bio on your father (Fever-Little Willie John: a Fast Life, Mysterious Death, and the Birth of Soul). I was totally … Continue reading →

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The ‘Roots’ of Rock:an Interview with Vince Dewald (Buxter Hoot ‘n)

Posted on August 1, 2012 by Shirley Pena

The San Francisco ‘roots rockers’ Buxter Hoot’n have a new EP coming out on September 4: “Na Na Na.” The six song track list is as follows: 1. Na Na Na 2. Kids Those Days 3. Fake Heart Attack 4. … Continue reading →

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