Wednesday, June 15, 2016

THE RAY SHASHO SHOW WELCOMES PRODIGIOUS BLUES ARTIST ALBERT CASTIGLIA

BLUES GUITARIST-SINGER-SONGWRITER
 A L B E R T  C A S T I G L I A 

Our Very Special Guest Today is blues guitarist, singer and songwriter 
Albert Castiglia.

Castiglia arrived on the International radar after Buddy Guy's iconic harp-blower, Junior Wells, heard the young bluesman sing and invited him into his solo band for several world tours. The gig was a shop-window, and though Wells sadly died in 1998, Albert stayed busy, joining the great Atlanta vocalist, Sandra Hall, for national tours in the late-'90s, while he held his own in onstage jams with artists ranging from Pinetop Perkins to John Primer. He has been named "Best Blues Guitarist" by Miami New Times, the respected alternative music magazine and honored by Roots Music Report with a Top Blues Album of 2011 and 2012. Castiglia was Born in New York and raised in Miami to an Italian father and Cuban mother, Albert Castiglia combines all influences to create his unique style of modern day blues with a traditional core.

After five acclaimed albums and decades of blazing blues-rock shows, you might argue that you've already made Albert’s acquaintance. But by the Florida bandleader's own admission, Big Dog is the first release to truly get under his skin. "I just wanted to make a record that best represented who I am, as a musician, singer, guitarist and live artist," explains Albert. "With every release, I've come close, but this time, producer Mike Zito helped me nail it. He and label boss Thomas Ruf wanted me to make a raw, rocking blues record. That's what I'm about. That's who I am..."

Released in 2016 on Ruf Records, Big Dog confirms that Albert is a different breed to the lightweights who dominate the modern music scene. At 46, he's slugged his way into contention the old-fashioned way: writing from his heart, bleeding into his performances, eating up the road. "I have no illusions about what kind of guitar player and singer I am," he states. "My style is raw, unadulterated, crude and heavy. I don't have the technical proficiency of other players, but I play what's in my heart and what I feel at that moment. When I write songs, they have to mean something."

Recorded at Dockside Studios, Louisiana, there's not an ounce of fat on Big Dog's eleven tracks, with Albert darting between self-penned originals, cherished covers and co-writes with some of his closest compadrés. "You could smell the mojo in the sweet Southern air," reflects Albert, "and you could feel the mojo in the recording studio. We had a studio-savvy band with an incredible amount of soul, and Mike's role as producer was the wildcard."
In 2014, Ruf debut Solid Ground was declared "smouldering and intense" by The Blues Magazine. Now, Big Dog ups the ante, offering eleven new songs to get your teeth into, and supported by a full international tour that promises bark and bite. If you thought you knew Albert Castiglia, you don't know the half of it. "I think this album is a major game-changer for me," he says. "No matter what happens after Big Dog's release, I'll always be proud of it. When we tour this album, you can expect a balls to the wall, rockin' blues show. Expect to get what I've always given you - my 100%..."


It is my great pleasure to welcome blues great and perhaps a legend in the making … Albert Castiglia to the Ray Shasho Show.

ALBERT CASTIGLIA INTERVIEW 
ON BBS RADIO 1 POSTED ON YOU TUBE


You can order Albert Castiglia’s latest release BIG DOG at amazon.com or on his official website at http://albertcastiglia.net/
Also be sure to visit Albert Castiglia’s Website for current tour information.
Twitter at: https://twitter.com/AlbertCastiglia
Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/Albert-Castiglia-Band-108882649201932/


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Wednesday, May 18, 2016

THE RAY SHASHO SHOW WELCOMES MILES COPELAND III MUSIC EXECUTIVE AND PIONEER

MILES COPELAND III 
-MUSIC MOGUL-MANAGER OF THE POLICE-STING-ANDERSONPONTY BAND IS THE SPECIAL GUEST 
ON THE RAY SHASHO SHOW


One of the music industry's most influential figures, Miles Copeland's career in management stretches back 44 years to 1969 in London where he represented progressive rock bands such as Wishbone Ash, Al Stewart, Climax Blues Band, Renaissance, Curved Air, and Caravan until he jumped ship, landed in the turbulent ocean of punk, and worked with the Sex Pistols, the Clash, Blondie, and many many more. In 1978, he became manager of his Brother Stewart's band, The Police and shepherded them to become one of the biggest bands of the 1980s. The success of The Police and the novel methods used to break them enabled Miles to found I.R.S. Records.
In the next few years, the company had hits with The Buzzcocks, The English Beat, The Cramps, Fine Young Cannibals, Wall of Voodoo, Timbuk 3, R.E.M. and a number one album with the all-girl group, The Go-Gos. He continued to manage Sting (solo) through seven blockbuster albums and introduced Sting to Algerian singer, Cheb Mami. Their collaboration bloomed with "Desert Rose" whose worldwide success was attributed to Miles' innovative corporate deal with Jaguar. In all, Miles can rightfully claim to have been involved in the sale of over 150 million albums. Miles currently owns and operates CIA - Copeland International Arts.



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 MILES COPELAND III 
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Tuesday, May 3, 2016

THE RAY SHASHO SHOW Welcomes 'YES' Legend JON ANDERSON With Special Guest Guitarist JAMIE GLASER

ANDERSONPONTY BAND MEMBERS 
JON ANDERSON AND JAMIE GLASER 
ARE GUESTS ON 
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In support of their critically acclaimed CD/DVD release “Better Late Than Never”, the AndersonPonty Band, featuring music icons Jon Anderson and Jean Luc Ponty, will be touring North America in Spring 2016! The band played a series of successful US dates in the Fall of 2015 and are excited to bring their music to the fans once again.
One of the most eagerly awaited releases of 2015, the AndersonPonty Band’s “Better Late Than Never” features outstanding performances by the group from September 2014 at the Wheeler Opera House in Aspen, Colorado, as well as some innovative production.

Along with some breathtaking new musical compositions, “Better Late Than Never” also showcases rearrangements of classic YES hits like “Owner Of A Lonely Heart”, “Roundabout” and “Wonderous Stories”. The album also includes some of Jean Luc Ponty’s beloved compositions, with Jon’s lyrical vocals and melodies enhancing the music and creating a very special and unique sound such as “Infinite Mirage” a new song incorporating Jean Luc’s classic tune “Mirage”.

YES’s original singer/songwriter for 35 years, Jon Anderson has had a successful solo career, which includes working with such notable music artists as Vangelis, Kitaro, and Milton Nascimento. International violin superstar Jean Luc Ponty is a pioneer and undisputed master of his instrument in the arena of jazz and rock. He is widely regarded as an innovator who has applied his unique visionary spin that has expanded the vocabulary of modern music. Together these two music legends have formed a musical synergy that is unparalleled!
The AndersonPonty Band also includes Jamie Glaser on guitars (Jean Luc Ponty, Chick Corea, Bryan Adams and Lenny White); Wally Minko on keyboards (Pink, Toni Braxton, Jean Luc Ponty, Tom Jones, Gregg Rolie and Barry Manilow); Keith Jones on bass (Airto, Santana, Kenny Loggins and Jean Luc Ponty); and Rayford Griffin on drums and percussion (Stanley Clarke Band, George Duke, Jean Luc Ponty and Michael Jackson
Jean Luc Ponty was originally approached by Jon Anderson with the idea of working together as far back as the 1980’s. Now 30 years later the dream has become a reality!
Jamie Glaser is best known as the guitarist for Grammy award winning musical acts, Jean-Luc Ponty, Chick Corea, Bryan Adams, Gloria Trevi, Manhattan Transfer and more. His guitar can be heard on over 170 albums as well as on the biggest sitcoms of all time, Seinfeld and Married With Children. Jamie’s compositions can be heard weekly on CBS sports, ABC, Animal Planet, History channel, Discovery, and ESPN. His solo albums have been successful worldwide. Jamie is presently the guitarist for Jon Anderson and Jean Luc Ponty. The AndersonPonty Band recently completed a US tour on the heels of their recent CD/DVD release "Better Late Than Never".

RAY SHASHO INTERVIEWS 
JON ANDERSON AND JAMIE GLASER
 ON BBS RADIO 1 POSTED ON YOU TUBE
To purchase the latest release from the AndersonPonty Band entitled
“Better Late Than Never” visit … amazon.com or www.andersonpontyband.com
The album received rave reviews!!!!
For more information and tour dates visit the official AndersonPonty Band website: www.andersonpontyband.com
Jon Anderson official website: www.jonanderson.com
Jon Anderson Official Facebook:www.facebook.com/TheJonAnderson
Jean Luc Ponty official website: www.ponty.com
Visit Jamie Glaser’s Official Website at… www.jamieglaser.com

Purchase Jamie Glaser's novel "Hear The Silence" at Amazon.com
 …5 star reviews


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Wednesday, April 20, 2016

THE RAY SHASHO SHOW WELCOMES GINGER GILMOUR AUTHOR,SCULPTOR,POET & EX WIFE OF PINK FLOYD LEGEND DAVID GILMOUR

GINGER GILMOUR EX WIFE OF
 PINK FLOYD LEGEND TALKS 
MEMOIRS OF THE BRIGHT SIDE OF THE MOON

Our Very Special Guest Today is author, sculptor, artist and poet 
GINGER GILMOUR

Pink Floyd's David Gilmour, Ginger Gilmour & Matthew Gilmour created a multi-media phenomenon--1 Book, 2 Albums simultaneously & coincidently released. Ginger Gilmour released her book 'Memoirs of the Bright Side of the Moon'. Matthew Gilmour (son of David and Ginger) released his album titled 'The Grey'. David Gilmour released his solo album 'Rattle that Lock'.
"Despite living in separate houses, separate lives, the Family Affair still carries on creatively," says Ginger with a smile. "It is such an energetic period to be living, especially watching our children's artistic flowering within the wings of our support," she adds.
Matthew Gilmour released his first solo album titled 'The Grey' which received high acclaim from all who have listened. "I am extremely proud of him. He has climbed a great mountain," says Ginger. "It has been amazing to watch him grow into the artist he has become. It is only the beginning," she adds. Matthew's website is www.matthewgilmour.com
The album contains 11 cuts containing 10 of Matthew's original material, recorded in Texas at the private recording studio of musician/producer Danny Johnson of Steppenwolf and tweaked and mastered by James Guthrie of Pink Floyd fame. "Matthew is someone to be reckoned with. The world needs to hear his music!" says James.

'Memoirs of the Bright Side of the Moon' is Ginger's personal way of thanking David for such a wonderful adventure-filled life (a story never told before).
It consists of 653 pages, 140 photographs and 90 descriptive stories as she walks us thru individual chapters of her life ... glimpsing her heart as you meander down the hallways of her life, pausing & peeking inside a closet or two. A one of a kind life that takes you to secret beach hideaways in the Greek Islands to a remote Middle Eastern village where the likes of Mick Jagger frolic within a hidden world unknown to fans. Ginger's life has crossed paths with a list of Rock n' Roll's biggest stars, spiritual teachers, therapists, friends AND adversaries who have helped to guide her to Live, Let go, Forgive and Love God.
Her self-published book itself has been described as a work of art by fans who have already received it. The book is Not a Tell-All but a collection of self-revealing stories of love, truth, motherhood and creativity. Through her artwork and self-belief that she shares, it is evident Ginger's passion is to uplift others' hearts beyond the challenges and to remember the Beauty that they are.

It is a must have for those who want to glimpse the other side of the Wall. It is brimming with content that will enlighten anyone who was part of that Rock n Roll Era or has ever dreamt that they could have been.
'Memoirs of the Bright Side of the Moon' can be ordered thru Ginger's website: www.angelscript.com  and also available on amazon.com.

RAY SHASHO INTERVIEWS GINGER GILMOUR ON BBS RADIO 1 
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You can purchase Ginger Gilmour’s book entitled ‘Memoirs of the Bright  Side of the Moon’ at amazon.com or visit Ginger Gilmour’s website at www.angelscript.com and on facebook at www.angelscript.com/facebook.html
Purchase Matthew Gilmour’s latest release entitled The Grey at www.matthewgilmour.com  or amazon.com

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Wednesday, April 6, 2016

EWAN CURRIE LEAD SINGER & GUITARIST FOR THE SHEEPDOGS ON THE RAY SHASHO SHOW

THE RAY SHASHO SHOW WELCOMES EWAN CURRIE OF THE SHEEPDOGS
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CewUd1qHX0s
Our Very Special Guest Today is Ewan Currie the lead singer and guitarist for Canadian rock band sensations ‘The Sheepdogs.’

Trends come and go, styles fall in and out of fashion, but The Sheepdogs remain steadfast in their commitment to rock n’ roll excellence. Since their inception, the band has always sought to play the kind of music they themselves love: “Pure, simple, good-time music,” as singer/guitarist Ewan Currie puts it. It’s no surprise, then, that the band’s latest album, Future Nostalgia, is firmly rooted in the rock tradition that listeners have come to expect from the boys.

The idea was simple: find a nice, quiet, secluded place and make a record packed with all the hot guitar licks and sing-along choruses they could muster. So the band holed up in a rented house in the remote, idyllic setting of Stony Lake, Ontario, and set about creating a studio where they could work all hours of the day. “We wanted to cut out all the noise and get back to a place where we could just fully immerse ourselves in music,” says Currie, who took on production duties for the album. “We worked hard, but we also made sure to keep it loose and have ourselves a good time.”

Future Nostalgia is the middle ground between the JUNO-winning, platinum-certified Learn & Burn, which spawned the rock radio staple “I Don’t Know,” and its equally successful follow-up, 2012’s The Sheepdogs, featuring the instantly-recognizable, Gold-certified singles “Feeling Good” and “The Way It Is.”

The former was recorded by Currie and the band in their hometown of Saskatoon before they were propelled to fame as the first unsigned band to grace the cover of Rolling Stone, pressure free and at their own pace. Its follow-up, however, recorded in Nashville with producer and Black Keys drummer Patrick Carney, was a much more formal and rigid studio experience. This time, the band aimed to combine the successes and lessons learned from these opposite ends of the recording spectrum.

Future Nostalgia builds upon The Sheepdogs’ foundation of feel-good vocal harmonizing and nasty guitar jamming. Now, The Sheepdogs are eager to embark on the next leg of their journey, which will involve many miles logged and stages played. “I’m excited for people to hear the album, because it’s a labour of love,” Currie says proudly. “Now, it’s just about getting it out there and getting people into it.”
From their cramped Saskatchewan jam space to gold and platinum records and shows with rock icons, The Sheepdogs haven’t strayed from their goal of sharing pure, passionate rock n’ roll with anyone who’ll listen – and Future Nostalgia is packed with it.
Formed in Saskatoon in 2006, The Sheepdogs have received widespread acclaim for their bold and beautiful take on classic guitar rock, evinced on three self-funded, independently released albums.  The band’s hard work, determination and impressive chops have earned them a fervent fan following, leading to the accumulation of various achievements and awards including four JUNO awards, seven JUNO nominations, Gold certification for The Sheepdogs and Platinum certification for Learn and Burn. The band’s 2012 self-titled LP debuted at #1 on the Top 200 SoundScan Chart, and garnered three #1 singles at Rock Radio including Gold certified tracks “Feeling Good” and “The Way It Is”. As impassioned on stage as they are on record, The Sheepdogs have spent much of their musical lifetime on the road playing innumerable headline shows and festival appearances worldwide. 


It’s my great pleasure to welcome to the show today lead singer, guitarist and songwriter for The Sheepdogs … EWAN CURRIE.

EWAN CURRIE INTERVIEW 
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You can purchase The Sheepdogs exciting new release entitled 
Future Nostalgia at amazon.com.
Visit The Sheepdogs for their latest show schedule and most recent news at …
http://www.thesheepdogs.com/  Official website

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Wednesday, March 23, 2016

THE RAY SHASHO SHOW WELCOMES LEGENDARY BASSIST KENNY AARONSON

RAY SHASHO INTERVIEWS 
KENNY AARONSON 
STORIES-JOAN JETT-BOB DYLAN-RICK DERRINGER-NEW YORK DOLLS-YARDBIRDS-RADIO EXILE

Our Very Special Guest today is legendary bass player … Kenny Aaronson.

Kenny Aaronson was born, bread and buttered in Brooklyn, New York. He started playing drums at the age of eleven, following in his older brother's footsteps. Kenny switched to electric bass at the age 14 after becoming enamored by the low end of the bass on Motown records that he would hear on the jukeboxes in local pizza joints. To this day, he is still a huge James Jamerson fanatic. As a teenager, he played bass for Brooklyn based hard rock band Dust, which included Marc Bell (a.k.a. Marky Ramone), and released two albums in 1971 and '72 on the Kama Sutra label.  In 1973, Aaronson joined the New York band Stories, who's single,"Brother Louie", reached #1 on the Billboard, Cashbox and Record World charts.

Kenny Aaronson went on to become a recognized world-class rock and roll bassist with his extensive touring and recording with a variety of artists including Bob Dylan, Billy Idol, Joan Jett, Billy Squier, Foghat, Sammy Hagar, Neil Schon, Kenny Aaronson, Michael Shrieve, Brian Setzer, Mick Taylor, Dave Edmunds, Robert Gordon, Graham Parker, Hall and Oates, Edgar Winter, Leslie West Band, Rick Derringer and many more.

In 1988 Kenny was named Bassist of the year by Rolling Stone Magazine. Aaronson was also bassist in the house band for the MTV Guitar Greats Show where along with Dave Edmunds, Chuck Leavell and Michael Shrieve, he had the opportunity to back up artists as diverse as Steve Cropper, Brian Setzer, Lita Ford, Tony Iommi and Dave Gilmore. A few of Kenny's most memorable moments in his career were auditioning for the Rolling Stones, recording with George Harrison and opening for Led Zeppelin.

Kenny Aaronson supports singer song writer John Eddie.  In the summer of 2011 he toured with the New York Dolls supporting Motley Crue and Poison in the US along with solo Dolls dates in Australia.  In the fall, they toured the U.K. supporting Alice Cooper.  Kenny has recently supported Corky Laing, Robert Gordon and Philadelphia's "In The Pocket".  

Most recently Kenny is a member of the legendary Yardbirds and Radio Exile who recently released their debut CD and official video entitled “Soulfire.”



It’s my great pleasure to welcome prodigious bassist Kenny Aaronson to The Ray Shasho Show …

RAY SHASHO INTERVIEWS
 KENNY AARONSON 
ON BBS RADIO 1
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Be sure to follow Kenny Aaronson at
http://kennyaaronson.com/home   -Official Home Page

Purchase the new self-titled CD by RADIO EXILE at amazon.com
Visit the bands official website at http://www.radioexile.net/


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