A Hard Day’s Late Night With Ira

Conversations With The Greats: Matt Brennan

Ira discusses the drums, The Beatles and more with scholar and author Matt Brennan.

Why Is Ringo The Man-Part 3?

Ira asks "Why Is Ringo The Man?" and speaks with author and drummer Steve Coulter and drummer Pat Spurgeon from Rogue Wave and The Dandy Warhols.
Here's a playlist for this episode:  https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7osx6TehgtfMqELqmGcBf6?si=2f25d9154f6045ab
 
And you can own your own custom Ira Elliot designed "Ringo Is The Man" t-shirt here:
https://www.zazzle.com/ringo_is_the_man_rithm_tri_blend_shirt-256300985039674756?tc=emc_ProductCreationForStore&emid=&utm_medium=Email&utm_source=ProductCreationForStore&utm_content=productImg

Why Is Ringo The Man-Part 2?

Ira asks "Why Is Ringo The Man?" and speaks with author and drummer Mike Edison and drummer John Perrin from NRBQ.
 
Here's a playlist for this episode:  https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7osx6TehgtfMqELqmGcBf6?si=2f25d9154f6045ab
 
And you can own your own custom Ira Elliot designed "Ringo Is The Man" t-shirt here:
https://www.zazzle.com/ringo_is_the_man_rithm_tri_blend_shirt-256300985039674756?tc=emc_ProductCreationForStore&emid=&utm_medium=Email&utm_source=ProductCreationForStore&utm_content=productImg

Why Is Ringo The Man-Part 1?

Ira asks "Why Is Ringo The Man?" and speaks with drummers Erik Fidel from the Fab Four and Dennis Diken from The Smithereens.  Ira also reveals that The Beatles invented the drum loop.
 
Here's a playlist for this episode:  https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7osx6TehgtfMqELqmGcBf6?si=2f25d9154f6045ab
 
And you can own your own custom Ira Elliot designed "Ringo Is The Man" t-shirt here:
https://www.zazzle.com/ringo_is_the_man_rithm_tri_blend_shirt-256300985039674756?tc=emc_ProductCreationForStore&emid=&utm_medium=Email&utm_source=ProductCreationForStore&utm_content=productImg

Conversations With The Greats: Andy York

Ira talks with guitarist, producer, musical director and friend Andy York.
 
Please enjoy this Andy York playlist:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2H8cpXLUjWThsiZwKGoZGt
 

I Was A Roadie For The Smithereens-Part 4

Ira discusses his time working for The Smithereens with The Smithereens drummer Dennis Diken.
Here's a Smithereens playlist that I created of some of my favorite Smithereens music:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7L1Wc7oSryovMi9VlG1ldv?uid=b60f6287ec0cac03&uri=spotify:track:25AEUZ9cHc7xWustLAP55F

I Was A Roadie For The Smithereens-Part 3

Ira discusses his time working for The Smithereens with The Smithereens bass player Severo Jornacion.
Here's a Smithereens playlist that I created of some of my favorite Smithereens music:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7L1Wc7oSryovMi9VlG1ldv?uid=b60f6287ec0cac03&uri=spotify:track:25AEUZ9cHc7xWustLAP55F

I Was A Roadie For The Smithereens-Part 2

Ira discusses his time working for The Smithereens with The Smithereens lead guitar player Jim Babjak.
 
Here's a Smithereens playlist that I created of some of my favorite Smithereens music:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7L1Wc7oSryovMi9VlG1ldv?uid=b60f6287ec0cac03&uri=spotify:track:25AEUZ9cHc7xWustLAP55F

I Was A Roadie For The Smithereens-Part 1

Ira discusses his time working for the Smithereens with superfans Rich and Kathy Firestone.
 
Here's a Smithereens playlist that I created of some of my favorite Smithereens music:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7L1Wc7oSryovMi9VlG1ldv?uid=b60f6287ec0cac03&uri=spotify:track:25AEUZ9cHc7xWustLAP55F

A Hard Day's Late Night With Ira-Episode 1-Danceteria

Ira discusses the legendary New York City nightclub Danceteria.