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Mike Hsu Talks To Frank Hannon From Tesla About Their New Song, ”Cold Blue Steel” And Touring With Lynyrd Skynyrd

Franking Hannon is a founding member and guitar player for Tesla. Mike Hsu talks to him about their new song, "Cold Blue Steel", their upcoming tour with Lynyrd Skynyrd, and how they're going to approach recording music for the future.

Mike Hsu talks To Former Queensryche Singer Geoff Tate

Geoff Tate rose to fame as the voice of Quuensryche through the 80's and 90's.  Now on his own he is bringing his band Operation Mindcrime to Rascal's in Worcester to kick off the Empire 30th Anniversary Tour where he'll play that album and Queensryche's rage For Order in their entirety.  Mike Hsu talks about those albums with Geoff, as well as his other musical projects, his love for Pink Floyd, and how making a fine wine is like writing a song.

Mike Hsu Talks To Foreigner Bass Player Jeff Pilson About Supporting Youth Music Programs, Dokken, And Songwriting

Foreigner bassist Jeff Pilson has been involved in all aspects of creating music. He's a musician, producer, songwriter and engineer.  He was in Dokken, Dio and has had many projects involving some of the best players in the business.  Mike Hsu talks to Pilson about the current Foreigner tour and their support for youth music programs, possibilities for another Dokken reuinion, and songwriting.

Mike Hsu Talks To Bill Janovitz From Buffalo Tom About The Death Of Charlie Watts

Not only is Bill Janovitz in the band Buffalo Tom, who scored several hits on alternative radio in the 90's, but he's also the author on two books about The Rolling Stones: Exile On Main Street and Rocks Off.  Mike Hsu talks to Janovitz about the death of Stones drummer Charlie Watts and what made his role in the band and his drumming so great.

Mike Hsu Talks To George Thorogood About Rocking For 45 Years

Mike Hsu talks to George Thorogood about his Good To Be bad: 45 Years Of Rock tour, which comes to Indian Ranch in Webster, MA on September 19,  memorable gigs back in the day, and why "Women Lead The Way" when it comes to music.

Mike Hsu Talks To Comic legend Jeff Foxworthy About His upcoming Tour

Jeff Foxworthy is a stand-up comedy legend as well as appearing in numerous TV shows, movies. He's written 27 books and has a line of outdoor gear.  But he's returning to what he loves the most: doing live stand-up comedy.  He'll be at the Chevalier Theater in Medford, MA on August 27. Mike Hsu talks to Jeff about becoming a grandfather, how comedy has changed, and what he could possibly do next.

Mike Hsu chats with veteran comedian and actor Jimmy Dunn

Jimmy Dunn is a veteran comedian and actor who has starred in the TV series The McCarthys and written for the show Loudermilk.  He grew up on Hampton Beach working at the Playland Arcade and eventually breaking into stand up.  He's going to be performing with Mark Riley, Andrew Della Volpe and Mike Whiteman at Samuel Slater's Restaurants at Indian Ranch on July 29.

Mike Hsu chats with Spencer Native, Ryleigh Modig, about her time on The Voice

Ryleigh Modig showed the world how talented she is on The Voice.  Now the Spencer native is back and playing at a very special show on July 31st.  Band Together For Mental health will be at the Common Ground Ciderworks in in North Brookfield and feature a Variety of musical artists trying to promote awareness for mental health issues.  We talked to Ryleigh about her experience on The Voice working with John Legend, her own struggles with mental health and what she's doing next.

Mike Hsu talks to Hip Hop Legend Ice Cube

Mike Hsu talks to Hip Hop Legend, actor, producer, cannabis entrepreneur, and Sports magnate Ice Cube about the 4th Season of his Big 3 basketball league, athletes using cannabis, the status of a new Friday movie, and what he's up to musically.

Mike Hsu chats with actress Mary Hollis Inboden

Mary Hollis Inboden has starred in several TV series including The Real O'Neals, Righteous Gemstones and American Princess.  She currently plays Patty in the new series which is set in Worcester, Kevin can F*** Himself on AMC.  Mike Hsu talks about how she nailed the New England accent, the message the show delivers, and where she should visit when she come to The Heart Of The Commonwealth.