December 14 2011
Recently, The Global Café chatted with singer, songwriter and Renaissance man Ben Folds concerning his new collection of greatest hits, rarities and random gems. Ben Fold also touches on the importance of music education in schools and his most unlikely influences. The Global Cafe was honored to talk with Ben Folds and was one of the few radio shows to get the chance to chat with him about the catalysts and creation of Impression of Myself.
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Trevor P. Stottlemyer
Global Cafe Communications
April 21 2011
In this episode of Artful Dissection, the mysterious Trevor Pryor Stottlemyer and the rumored John Arminio discuss all things Clint Eastwood. They presume to make fun of the iconic filmmaker, only to be drawn in by the mere mention of his name. By the end of the podcast, they worked themselves into a fawning frenzy. Adorable! Enlightening! Grizzled!
March 20 2011
John Arminio, Joseph Savitski, and Trevor Stottlemyer discuss cult film, fandom, John Waters' sexy mustache, but for some reason never mention the fact that they all have hard-to-pronounce last names. Hilarity and elitism ahoy!
March 7 2011
One of our favorite classic actors is Humphrey Bogart and Stefan Kanfer's book Tough Without a Gun: The Extraordinary Life and Afterlife of Humphrey Bogart is a wonderful look into the life and icon. Recently, The Global Cafe & Book Smarts talked with Stefan about his book and love for classic Hollywood icons. Stefan has also written biographies about Groucho Marx, Lucille Ball and Marlon Brando. Enjoy!
March 4 2011
The Global Cafe was thrilled to talk with James Kaplan concerning his two volume set on the life of legendary Frank Sinatra. Frank Sinatra: The Voice is available now. Much has been written on Frank Sinatra, but much of it has focused on more glitz and gossip. Kaplan's letter of love is a comprehensive look into an extraordinary life and talent. James Kaplan has also worked with Jerry Lewis on his book Dean & Me and also published novels such as Pearl's Progress and Airport. Enjoy the podcast!
March 3 2011
Recently, The Global Café chatted with singer, activist and living legend Mavis Staples concerning her most recent album called You Are Not Alone out now on the Anti Epitaph record label. Mavis touches upon working with songwriter, producer and Wilco front-man Jeff Tweedy, memories of the Staple Singers and much more. Enjoy!
October 1 2010
We recently interviewed singer-songwriter, graphic artist and punk legend Jon Langford about his latest musical extravaganza with his band the Skull Orchard called Old Devils, out now on the ultra cool country record label Bloodshot. Jon was a founder of college rock legends The Mekons. Langford moved to Chicago leaving punk rock and embracing insurgent country music over a decade ago. Jon touches upon Old Devils, his love of literature, the beauty of straight forward simplicity in music and the themes that make their way into almost all of his artistic endeavors . Enjoy!
Trevor P. Stottlemyer
September 29 2010
Recently, The Global Café interviewed singer-songwriter Frazey Ford about her first solo outing called Obadiah out now on the Nettwerk record label. Frazey is best know for her work with the Canadian folk trio The Be Good Tanyas. Frazey talks with us about going solo, the use of narrative in her work, over aching themes in Obadiah and more. Enjoy!
Trevor P. Stottlemyer
September 19 2010
Welcome to the ninth episode of The Global Cafe's music pod cast called The Whole Note. Episode 9 featues music that may be a few months older than a normal Whole Note program, but we still felt you needed to hear many of these amazing artists. Stay tined till the end of ther program for a special interview with of the the reigning queens of soul music Bettye LaVette. As usual please let us know what you think about the new music and most of all enjoy!
Blitzen Trapper- Dragon Song
The Sadies - Another Year Again
Steve Mason - All Come Down
Peter Case - Look Out!
To Roccoco Rot - Horses
Peggy Sue - Yo Mamma
Wolf Parade - Cloud Shadow on The Mountain
Bettye LaVette - It Don’t Come Easy
The Global Cafe wishes to thank the artists, management and record labels that donated music for today’s program
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