Dave White Presents

Tue, 11 Aug 2015 06:54:25 -0700

Celebrate 7 Years of DAVE WHITE PRESENTS on our Final Broadcast! While we were never remotely close to the same league of folks like Dave Letterman or John Stewart, still a bit of broadcast history comes to an end Tues. Aug 11 on the last broadcast of DAVE WHITE Presents. For our final show, Dave White and Wes Britton look over our past seven years with a batch of folks who’ve been major contributors to our legacy. Dave talks with Program Director Dan White who discusses the many changes to internet radio that have evolved since he created KSAV. Sandy Grabman stops by to talk about BearManor Media, the publisher who’s provided so many celebrities and authors over the years. Dave reminiscences with Chicago Bill Hansen, who’s not only been Dave’s co-reviewer of so many new DVD releases, but had many uncredited roles as well. Looking to the future, Dave introduces the host of the program that will be replacing DWP. Of course, Dave and Wes look back over all their interviews and comedy bits that have made DWP true “Variety Entertainment” twice monthly since 2008. You’ll also learn about their future plans, especially Wes’s upcoming science-fiction books, The Beta-Earth Chronicles, coming your way via, where else, BearManor Media. We’ll also try to squeeze in some samples of the comedy that has made DWP so distinctive since the very beginning. So, for the very last time, The next DAVE WHITE PRESENTS airs Tuesday, Aug. 11 at 7:30 p.m. Eastern, then 7:30 Pacific over-- www.KSAV.org On Wed. Aug. 12 the 90 minute show will be available as a podcast, mp3 download, from itunes, through TEVO and Sticher.com, at our FB page, or on the player at-- www.audioentertainment.org/dwp Learn about Wes Britton’s Beta-Earth Chronicles at his new website— www.drwesleybritton.com

Dave White Presents

Tue, 28 Jul 2015 07:06:27 -0700

Smash Flops and Early Supernatural TV on the Next DAVE WHITE PRESENTS! Academy and Grammy Award winner Richard Sherman is one-half of the songwriting team that wrote more movie tunes than anyone else in history. For example, along with brother Robert, Sherman composed the scores for MARY POPPINS, CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG, THE JUNGLE BOOK, and THE ARISTOCATS. Actor, writer, and magician Milt Larson, most famous for creating THE MAGIC CASTLE, has also been a longtime songwriter. In fact, for over 60 years, Sherman and Larson have collaborated on a ton of comedy and parody songs with topics ranging from the Titanic to Sarah Palin to fracking. On Tues. July 28, Milt Larson returns to DWP to discuss SMASH FLOPS, a collection of old and new Sherman/Larson comedy classics. With all that experience, you can expect Milt has much to say about the craft of writing comedy music, finding unusual ways to play with headlines, and the stories behind many of the choices you’ll hear on SMASH FLOPS. Yep, we got a few samples for you. One year before THE TWILIGHT ZONE, the paranormal came to television in the now little known series called ALCOA PRESENTS ONE STEP BEYOND. The big difference between TZ and the three-season OSB was that the ABC anthology series was based on actual experiences of ordinary people. From 1959 to 1961, the 96 episodes of ONE STEP BEYOND were docu-dramas of supernatural events that defied logical explanations. Guests stars included the likes of Warren Beatty, Robert Blake, Charles Bronson, Cloris Leachman, Christopher Lee, Jack Lord, and William Shatner. Now, the complete OSB is available on DVD, and reviewers Dave White and Chicago Bill Hanson will delve into the delights of ONE STEP BEYOND on DAVE WHITE PRESENTS. Is OSB a neglected classic your entire family will enjoy? Find out Tues. July 28 at 7:30 p.m. Eastern, then 7:30 Pacific over-- www.KSAV.org You can pre-record the show at Digital Audio Recording (DAR)-- http://www.dar.fm/faq.php On Wed. July 29, the 90 minute show will be available as a podcast, mp3 download, from itunes, through TEVO and Sticher.com, at our FB page, or on the player at-- www.audioentertainment.org/dwp If you’re into science-fiction, check out Wes Britton’s new website: www.drwesleybritton.com

Dave White Presents

Mon, 13 Jul 2015 17:58:14 -0700

Making Movies with John Huston and the Hits with Mitch Ryder on the Next DAVE WHITE PRESENTS! In the summer of 1987, a group of the screen’s most notable stars gathered in glamorous Newport, Rhode Island to make Mr. North, a charming and unpretentious film about a magical man who turns the town upside-down. They included Anthony Edwards, Anjelica Huston, Lauren Bacall, Harry Dean Stanton, Virginia Madsen, Tammy Grimes, and legendary director John Huston. But just as the cameras turned, Huston fell ill and was replaced by Robert Mitchum. There were daily reports on Huston’s failing health, and the world wondered whether the lion of Hollywood, after surviving so many close calls with death over the years, would finally succumb. Nat Segaloff was the only journalist—in fact, the only outsider—allowed onto the set and behind the scenes of Mr. North. Over 25 years later, Segaloff tells the full story of how Mr. North came to be in his new book, MR. HUSTON/MR. NORTH: LIFE, DEATH, AND MAKING JOHN HUSTON'S LAST FILM. On Tues. July 14, Nat returns to DAVE WHITE PRESENTS to discuss his book and how so many egos found a way to finish a movie with the worrisome backdrop of Huston’s condition. Digging into the DWP vaults, we’re also offering an encore broadcast of our Jan. 18, 2012 conversation with Mitch Ryder, best-known as lead singer for the Detroit Wheels. (“Devil With A Blue Dress,” “Sock It To Me.” When Mitch sat down with Wes Britton, the two discussed Ryder’s new record, THE PROMISE, his first album in nearly 30 years. They also dug into Mitch’s memoir, DEVILS AND BLUE DRESSES, one of the most candid autobiographies in rock history. So summer nostalgia comes your way on the next DAVE WHITE PRESENTS, Tuesday, July 14 at 7:30 p.m. Eastern, then 7:30 Pacific over-- www.KSAV.org You can pre-record the show at Digital Audio Recording (DAR)-- http://www.dar.fm/faq.php On Wed. July 15, the 90 minute show will be available as a podcast, mp3 download, from itunes, through TEVO and Sticher.com, at our FB page, or on the player at-- www.audioentertainment.org/dwp Don't forget to friend us at the Dave White Presents Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Dave-White-Presents/153177177306

Dave White Presents

Mon, 29 Jun 2015 07:05:09 -0700

The Adventures of the Nelsons, Entertaining the Troops, and Life After Death on the Next DAVE WHITE PRESENTS! In 1935, Ozzie Nelson and his Orchestra had a No. 1 hit with “And Then Some.” Three decades later, Ozzie’s son Ricky had a string of chart-toppers like “Travelin’ Man.” In 1990, Ricky’s sons, Gunnar and Matthew, also hit No. 1 with “(Can't Live Without Your) Love and Affection.” Thus, the Nelsons are the only family to have reached the top of the charts in three generations. Eighty years after Ozzie’s 1935 hit, Gunnar and Matthew are at it again with their new album, PEACE OUT. On Tues. June 30, Gunnar will talk about his family and their music on DAVE WHITE PRESENTS and he has much to share with you! He’ll talk about why PEACE OUT will be the last of the twins’ pop rock albums, but not the last music coming from the Nelsons. He’ll also go back in time and discuss the adventures of both his father and grand-parents. Find out why Wes Britton says this conversation is one of his all-time favorite interviews for DWP! Speaking of travelin’ back in time, film maker Robert Mugge joins us to describe his documentary, ENTERTAINING THE TROOPS: AMERICAN ENTERTAINERS IN WORLD WAR II. Think Danny Kaye, Jack Benny, Lena Horne, Dinah Shore, Jerry Colonna, The Andrews Sisters, Eddie "Rochester" Anderson, Kay Kyser, Lucille Ball, Abbott and Costello and especially Bob Hope. ENTERTAINING THE TROOPS is chock-full of full-length comedy and music clips, insightful interviews with entertainers who were there, and a half-hour reunion with Hope and his WWII troupe recorded before his death in 2003. Along with Mugge’s memories of how he made this film, we’ll spice things up with some good ole bits and songs once so popular all over the world. Rounding out the show, author Richard House M.D. sits down with Dave White to discuss his new book, BETWEEN NOW AND WHEN: HOW MY DEATH MADE MY LIFE WORTH LIVING. It’s a very personal journey about how a medical doctor came to embrace spiritual healing after he nearly died. How’s that for Variety Entertainment? Music, comedy, and even spiritual enlightenment on the next DAVE WHITE PRESENTS, Tuesday, June 30 at 7:30 p.m. Eastern, then 7:30 Pacific over-- www.KSAV.org You can pre-record the show at Digital Audio Recording (DAR)-- http://www.dar.fm/faq.php On Wed. July 1, the 90 minute show will be available as a podcast, mp3 download, from itunes, through TEVO and Sticher.com, at our FB page, or on the player at-- www.audioentertainment.org/dwp Don't forget to friend us at the Dave White Presents Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Dave-White-Presents/153177177306

Dave White Presents

Tue, 16 Jun 2015 16:14:59 -0700

A funny show featuring three funny Davids; David Ossman of Firesign Theater, David Misch, author of "Funny, The Book" and David White, host of Dave White Presents

Dave White Presents

Mon, 1 Jun 2015 08:58:41 -0700

Richard Anderson, Amazing Space, and Buddy Merrill on the Next DAVE WHITE PRESENTS! "We can rebuild him. We have the technology. We can make him better than he was. Better...stronger...faster." From March 7, 1973 – March 6, 1978, we heard the narration above at the beginning of each episode of THE SIX MILLION DOLLAR MAN. We heard these words as spoken by the character of Oscar Goldman as played by actor Richard Anderson. We also saw and heard Oscar Goldman in the two seasons of THE BIONIC WOMAN and the follow-up TV movies reuniting Steve Austin and Jaimie Sommers which, as it happens, Anderson produced. But lest you think Richard Anderson's career began and ended with bionic adventures, well, here are a few of his big screen credits: FORBIDDEN PLANET, PATHS OF GLORY, SEVEN DAYS IN MAY, THE LONG, HOT SUMMER, and THE CURSE OF THE FACELESS MAN. Among his countless TV roles, he was Police Lieutenant Steve Drumm in 23 episodes of PERRY MASON. He also featured in THE RIFLEMAN, THE UNTOUCHABLES, I SPY, THE FUGITIVE, THE A-TEAM, REMINGTON STEELE . . . well, you get the point. Now, you can read Anderson's story in his new AT LAST . . . A MEMOIR. FROM THE GOLDEN YEARS OF M.G.M. TO THE SIX MILLION DOLLAR MAN TO TODAY. On June 2, you can hear all about it on the next DAVE WHITE PRESENTS when Richard Anderson sits down with Wes Britton and tells you how Cary Grant helped launch his career, how he worked with some of the finest talent on the M.G.M lot, and how he'll be reuniting with Lee Majors and Lindsay Wagner at this year's Mid-Atlantic Nostalgia Convention! Now, we have something breath-takingly spectacular to share with you. It's an hour-long film called AMAZING SPACE, and amazing is just the right adjective. Visually, it's a stream of images of deep space taken by the Hubble Space Telescope (celebrating its 25th anniversary this year) blended with cosmic animation that makes the production a far more 3-Dimentional presentation than a mere slide-show of our universe. Sonically, composer Christin Hoffman provides an instrumental soundtrack that's amazing on its own merits. On the next DWP, producer Ralph Stevens, the President of Film Chest Media, will tell you how AMAZING SPACE came to be. It's intended to be a spiritual meditation to take you into your own, inner, peaceful space. He'll tell you about the brand-new AMAZING SPACE Collector's edition which includes the film in two formats and a CD of Kristin Hoffman's music you can take with you wherever you go. Speaking of going deep, we go very deep into the DWP archives to bring back a classic conversation with guitarist Buddy Merrill. Back on Jan. 20, 2010, Dave White sat down with Buddy who remembered his years on THE LAWRENCE WELK SHOW. Buddy's time with Welk began in 1955 and lasted for 20 years. Thereafter, he released some 26 albums and was promoting new remastered versions of some of his most popular work on our show. Well, one more time . . . So Richard Anderson, Buddy Merrill, and AMAZING SPACE on the next DAVE WHITE PRESENTS, Tuesday, June 2 at 7:30 p.m. Eastern, then 7:30 Pacific over-- www.KSAV.org You can pre-record the show at Digital Audio Recording (DAR)-- http://www.dar.fm/faq.php On Wed. June 3, the 90 minute show will be available as a podcast, mp3 download, from itunes, through TEVO and Sticher.com, at our FB page, or on the player at-- www.audioentertainment.org/dwp

Dave White Presents

Tue, 19 May 2015 15:06:43 -0700

Gary U.S. Bonds Remembers Ben E. King, the Misadventures of Ed Wood on the Next DAVE WHITE PRESENTS! On April 30, 2015, music lovers everywhere were saddened to hear of the passing of the legendary Ben E. King. Who can forget the hits he made with The Drifters like "Spanish Harlem", "I Who Have Nothing," or his immortal "Stand By Me"? In honor of Ben's life and legacy, our next broadcast will include an encore of Wes Britton's Nov. 23, 2011 interview with King that covered Ben's musical history along with discussions of current projects King was working on at the time. But we thought we should also invite someone who knew Ben E. King well to talk about the place King holds in music history. Who better than past DWP guest Gary U.S. Bonds? Yep, the gent who had early '60s hits like "Quarter to Three," '80s hits like "This Little Girl is Mine," and Gary is still at it! As it happens, Gary met Ben E. King some 50 years ago when the two struck up a lifelong friendship. On the May 19 DWP, Gary and Wes Britton share a very personal conversation about the days when Ben was a member of the Five Crowns—soon to become The Drifters—and their times on the road together. Did you know the two collaborated in 1996 on a version of The Coasters' "Youngblood," a version of the song that's never been released? So no one has heard this duet before—until now. Yep, along with Ben E. King standards, we'll offer something new and very special—two old friends having a lot of fun together in the studio! Was there ever a stranger film maker than Ed Wood? For decades, Wood was a screenwriter, director, producer, actor, author, and editor of the types of movies that make us cringe, flinch, but somehow still fascinate us. This June, authors Andrew J. Rausch and Charles E. Pratt Jr. dive into the weirdness—on and off-screen—in their new book, THE CINEMATIC MISADVENTURES OF ED WOOD. If you thought Tim Burton's 1994 ED WOOD told the full story, well, wait until Andy and Charles sit down with Dave White and spin many a surprise for you! Now, that's entertainment! All this and the usual unusual "predictably unpredictable" comedy of DWP comes your way this Tuesday, May 19 at 7:30 p.m. Eastern, then 7:30 Pacific over-- www.KSAV.org You can pre-record the show at Digital Audio Recording (DAR)-- http://www.dar.fm/faq.php On Wed. May 20, the 90 minute show will be available as a podcast, mp3 download, from itunes, through TEVO and Sticher.com, at our FB page, or on the player at-- www.audioentertainment.org/dwp Don't forget to friend us at the Dave White Presents Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Dave-White-Presents/153177177306

Dave White Presents

Mon, 4 May 2015 17:20:10 -0700

John Mayall Returns, Albert Lee Rocks, and Elizabeth Rohm Talks LAW AND ORDER on the Next DAVE WHITE PRESENTS! If you know the history of Fleetwood Mac, you know three of the founding members were Peter Green (guitar), John McVie (bass), and Mick Fleetwood (drums). Did you know this trio first played together in a short-lived incarnation of John Mayall's Bluesbreakers? But unless you were there for one of their 1967 gigs, you've never heard Mayall and this line-up before. Until now. On Tues. May 5, John Mayall returns to DWP to go inside LIVE IN 1967, the first-ever archival recording of the historic sessions originally captured on a reel-to-reel player at various London clubs. Recently, Mayall obtained the rough tapes and had them restored for public release. John has lots to say about working with Green, McVie, and Fleetwood, and we have the chance to dig into an important moment in music history that was once only the stuff of legend. Speaking of legends, what happens when you put four guitar heroes together on the same stage? First, there's James Burton, the man who created the riff for "Suzie Q" in 1957 and spent years touring with Ricky Nelson and Elvis. Then there's Albert Lee who played with The Crickets, Emmylou Harris, Eric Clapton, and the Everly Brothers. Add in Amos Garrett, best known for his work with Canada's Ian and Sylvia and his playing on Maria Muldaur's "Midnight at the Oasis." For good measure, toss in one of Canada's most influential younger roots guitarists, David Wilcox. To tell you what all this added up to, Albert Lee sits down with Wes Britton to discuss how the GUITAR HEROES concert was recorded at the Vancouver Music Fest in 2013 and how it became available for you on CD this April. Albert shares how his British background was rather different from his contemporaries in the '60s, his friendship with Burton, and how the four guitar-slingers meshed at the Vancouver gig. Yep, we got a few hot tracks for you. Finally, once again Dave White reaches back into the DWP archives to offer a Golden Oldie of our own. In this case, it's Dave's Feb. 26, 2013 interview with actress Elizabeth Rohm. Of course, Elizabeth is best-known for her four seasons playing Serena Southerlyn on TV's LAW AND ORDER. But her career also includes work on ANGEL, STALKER, ONE LIFE TO LIVE, and the BBC mini-series, EUREKA STREET. She's a fascinating lady, and you'll hear why Dave thought she well deserved an encore broadcast. So the roots of Fleetwood Mac, roots rock, and LAW AND ORDER on the next DAVE WHITE PRESENTS, Tuesday, May 5 at 7:30 p.m. Eastern, then 7:30 Pacific over-- www.KSAV.org You can pre-record the show at Digital Audio Recording (DAR)-- http://www.dar.fm/faq.php On Wed. May 6, the 90 minute show will be available as a podcast, mp3 download, from itunes, through TEVO and Sticher.com, at our FB page, or on the player at-- www.audioentertainment.org/dwp Don't forget to friend us at the Dave White Presents Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Dave-White-Presents/153177177306

Dave White Presents

Mon, 20 Apr 2015 09:14:30 -0700

Michael Des Barres Rocks, Larry Storch Jokes, and Victory at Sea on the Next DAVE WHITE PRESENTS! Few of us can claim the breadth and depth of a career like that of Michael Des Barres. His acting career includes a role in 1967's TO SIR, WITH LOVE. Later he starred in Clint Eastwood's PINK CADILLAC, UNDER SEIGE, GHOULIES, and sugar town. On TV, he appeared in WKRP IN CINCINNATI, ROSEANNE, SEINFELD and, most famously, as the recurring character, the assassin Murdock, on MACGYVER. But Michael also has a distinguished history as a hard-driving rock singer. He fronted the early 70s outfit, Silverhead, followed by Detective, a band signed to Led Zeppelin's Swan Song Records. When Robert Palmer left Power Station, Des Barres took his place and fronted the band at 1985's Live Aid. Now, Michael has a new solo album out, THE KEY TO THE UNIVERSE, and we're talking good ole rock 'n roll in the Classic Rock mold! In fact, Michael and Wes Britton will be talking rock 'n roll from Silverhead to the present and we'll play two tracks from THE KEY TO THE UNIVERSE to whet your appetite. Here's a clue to what's coming—the first song is titled "I want love to punch me in the face." Now, don't jump to conclusions . . . Next, Dave White again joins Silver Screen Savant Chicago Bill Hansen discussing the 1954 version of VICTORY AT SEA. Based on the 1952-1953 TV documentary series of the same name, the story of naval warfare during World War II was distinguished by the enduring musical score by Richard Rodgers and Robert Russell Bennett. Sixty years later, does the film still deserve the accolades it earned then and will new audiences be interested? Finally, we dip into the DWP archives to replay a classic Nov. 9, 2010 conversation between Wes Britton and impressionist Larry Storch. Yep, Larry was the bumbling Corporal Randolph Agarn on F-TROOP, and has many comic memories about the show to share with you. Did you know Larry was the "Groovy Guru" on GET SMART and was the voice of Mr. Whoopee on TENNESSEE TUXEDO AND HIS TALES? That's just scratching the surface of a long and distinguished career for agent who just turned 92! So Classic Rock, a classic movie, and a classy comic on the next DAVE WHITE PRESENTS, Tuesday, April 21 at 7:30 p.m. Eastern, then 7:30 Pacific over-- www.KSAV.org You can pre-record the show at Digital Audio Recording (DAR)-- http://www.dar.fm/faq.php On Wed. April 22, the 90 minute show will be available as a podcast, mp3 download, from itunes, through TEVO and Sticher.com, at our FB page, or on the player at-- www.audioentertainment.org/dwp Don't forget to friend us at the Dave White Presents Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Dave-White-Presents/153177177306

Dave White Presents

Mon, 6 Apr 2015 14:31:58 -0700

Folk Singer Tom Chapin and John Wayne's THE ALAMO on Next DAVE WHITE PRESENTS! Legendary folk singer Tom Chapin certainly comes from a seriously musical family. His father, Jim, was a noted jazz drummer. Brother Harry gave us hits like "Taxi" and "Cat's in the Cradle." DWP plugged Tom's daughters, The Chapin Sisters, on our Jan. 14, 2014 show when Lily Chapin came by to discuss their DATE WITH THE EVERLEY BROTHERS CD. But 70 year old Tom Chapin has a long, distinguished career of his own. From 1971 to 1976, Chapin hosted MAKE A WISH, a Sunday morning TV series broadcast on ABC. Beginning in 1973, Tom has released 23 solo albums. Three of his spoken word albums for children won Grammys in 2001, 2002, and 2004. On Tues. April 7, Tom Chapin stops by DAVE WHITE PRESENTS to discuss his years in folk music, his interest in social activism and storytelling, and his upcoming album—70. It's a collection of songs that pull together Tom's many interests, so expect warm, lively, and insightful observations on education, the environment, loving grand-children and old dogs, not to mention simply having fun. As 70 is coming out in June, you'll get some early-bird musical samples you'll not hear anywhere else until then. Then, Dave White conducts one of his most favorite interviews of the year with author John Farkis. They discuss John's new book, NOT THINKIN . . . JUST REMEMBERIN. THE MAKING OF JOHN WAYNE'S THE ALAMO. JUST THINKIN is based on the words of those who were there, actors, actresses, crew members, extras, wranglers, and stuntmen in over 100 new interviews. Why did Wayne feel the film was so important and why did he star as Davy Crockett when he didn't intend to? What was John Ford's involvement and what were the ongoing problems that plagued an epic nearly 20 years in the making? Find out on the next DWP, Tuesday, April 7 at 7:30 p.m. Eastern, then 7:30 Pacific over-- www.KSAV.org You can pre-record the show at Digital Audio Recording (DAR)-- http://www.dar.fm/faq.php On Wed. April 8, the 90 minute show will be available as a podcast, mp3 download, from itunes, through TEVO and Sticher.com, at our FB page, or on the player at-- www.audioentertainment.org/dwp Don't forget to friend us at the Dave White Presents Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Dave-White-Presents/153177177306

Dave White Presents

Mon, 23 Mar 2015 08:34:04 -0700

New Music from Dana Fuchs and Game Theory on the Next DAVE WHITE PRESENTS! If you haven't yet experienced the powerful singing of Dana Fuchs, the next DAVE WHITE PRESENTS will blow you away! We promise! For many fans, Dana Fuchs' studio recordings, beginning with 2003's LONELY FOR A LIFETIME, are critically-acclaimed bluesy treasures full of the spirit of Classic Rock. Movie-goers know her best for her role as Sadie in 2007's ACROSS THE UNIVERSE, a role created specifically for her. It should surprise no one that Dana played Janis Joplin in the off-Broadway hit, LOVE, JANIS. If there's any singer most fans compare Dana to, it's Pearl. Last year, the hotter-than-hot Dana Fuchs Band released the two-disc SONGS FROM THE ROAD, which includes a CD and DVD capturing the blistering show some seriously tight musicians can cook! On DWP, Dana will talk about her career, her time working for MTV, her songwriting, and the delights of SONGS FROM THE ROAD. We'll play two great samples for you, including the live version of her signature song, "Bliss Avenue." Then for fans of Power Pop and the "Paisley Underground," we'll introduce you to a band called Game Theory. Between 1982 and 1990, Game Theory released five studio albums and two EPs, but the odds are you never heard them. While the various line-ups lead by band founder Scott Miller wowed college audiences and rock critics, the releases went out-of-print for 25 years. During that time, Game Theory became a cult favorite, Miller passed away, but Omnivore Records thinks now might be time for Game Theory to rise to their rightful place in the rock pantheon. We think they're right. Longtime Game Theory road manager, sound engineer, and co-producer of the new series of re-issues, Dan Vallor, will come to DWP to tell you why Game Theory is a band you should discover. He describes the musical complexity of their songs, the very literate story-telling of Scott Miller's lyrics, and why the new re-issues are treasure troves of Game Theory's studio albums, live performances, and more rarities than anyone thought possible. The newest edition of the series is 1984's REAL NIGHTIME, and we'll play two choice tracks which will demonstrate why Game Theory was so hard to pigeon-hole and why they sound more fresh and contemporary now than they did all those years ago. To round out our show, Dave White is pulling together a batch of "predictably unpredictable" comic surprises, and you'll have to find out what they are on the next DAVE WHITE PRESENTS, Tuesday, March 24 at 7:30 p.m. Eastern, then 7:30 Pacific over-- www.KSAV.org You can pre-record the show at Digital Audio Recording (DAR)-- http://www.dar.fm/faq.php On Wed. March 25, the 90 minute show will be available as a podcast, mp3 download, from itunes, through TEVO and Sticher.com, at our FB page, or on the player at-- www.audioentertainment.org/dwp Don't forget to friend us at the Dave White Presents Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Dave-White-Presents/153177177306

Dave White Presents

Mon, 9 Mar 2015 08:15:38 -0700

Jefferson Airplane's Jorma Kaukonen, James McMurtry, and FATHER KNOWS BEST on the Next DAVE WHITE PRESENTS! 50 years ago, a little outfit called Jefferson Airplane first took flight. Back in 1965, no one thought the band was psychedelic as that sort of music didn't exist yet. Instead, the Airplane thought of itself as folk/rock, a group loosely inspired by bands like The Byrds. But the times, they were a'changing. One of the founding members was guitarist Jorma Kaukonen who was very much a musician inspired by old-time Americana and blues. You can hear his acoustic roots on Airplane songs like "Embryonic Journey" and "Good Shepard." His finger-picking virtuosity was even more evident in his Airplane splinter group, Hot Tuna. Fifty years later, Jorma has issued yet another hot solo tour de force called AIN'T IN NO HURRY. On Tues. March 10, Jorma will tell you all about it on DAVE WHITE PRESENTS, but we also go way back in time to San Francisco psychedelic days. Where did those long guitar solos come from and how does Jorma remember those heady times? Why is he now recording old, old classics like "Brother Can You Spare a Dime" and "Nobody Knows You When you're Down and Out"? Did you know he recorded the latter on an unprofessional demo with Janis Joplin? While we're at it, we ask Jorma about any plans for the Jefferson Airplane's 50th anniversary—more particularly, are there any? "The simple fact is that James McMurtry may be the truest, fiercest songwriter of his generation." - Stephen King We're very proud to have Jorma Kaukonen on DWP, but our March 10 outing also has another major star of the Americana ilk. For years, Grammy-nominated James McMurtry has been giving us Ironic character sketches, stark story songs, poignant love songs, and that's certainly the case on his first studio album in six years, COMPLICATED GAME. It's an album that should more than please fans of his first 1989 album (produced by John Mellencamp) and all his subsequent award-winning songs that have dealt with working people, the road, politics, and relationships that are both literate and intimately melodic. Rounding out the program, once again Dave White dips into the DWP vaults to re-play one of his favorite interviews. This time around, we remember FATHER KNOWS BEST with actor Bill Gray who played, of course, Bud Anderson. In a warm and personable conversation, Bill recalls working with Robert Young and the rest of the cast, being a child actor in the '60s, and the surprising reason his career ended. All this comes your way on the next DAVE WHITE PRESENTS, Tuesday, March 10 at 7:30 p.m. Eastern, then 7:30 Pacific over-- www.KSAV.org You can pre-record the show at Digital Audio Recording (DAR)-- http://www.dar.fm/faq.php On Wed. March 11, the 90 minute show will be available as a podcast, mp3 download, from itunes, through TEVO and Sticher.com, at our FB page, or on the player at-- www.audioentertainment.org/dwp Don't forget to friend us at the DAVE WHITE PRESENTS Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Dave-White-Presents/153177177306 Wes Britton's review of Jorma Kaukonen's AIN'T IN NO HURRY is a "Top Story" at: http://blogcritics.org/music-review-jorma-kaukonen-aint-in-no-hurry/ Your screen elements are hidden from view. Press Esc or move pointer to the center of the screen to return to Mail. Press Esc or move pointer here to return to Mail.

Dave White Presents

Mon, 23 Feb 2015 10:24:06 -0800

The Legendary Tom Paxton, the Hot Blues of Eric Sardinas, and a film called VIKTOR on the Next DAVE WHITE PRESENTS! Back in the early '60s, the Greenwich Village folk scene was a seriously happening place, especially at the Gaslight Cafe. Folks who congregated there included Bob Dylan, Joan Baez, Phil Ochs, Judy Collins, Dave Van Ronk, and Tom Paxton. As it happened, Paxton was the first of this group to write his own material about a year before Dylan joined the crowd and revolutionized everything. Paxton's songs were recorded by too many artists to count, but some notables were Dylan, Harry Belafonte, John Denver, The Fireballs, and Peter, Paul, and Mary. On Feb. 24, Tom Paxton comes to DAVE WHITE PRESENTS to talk about his friends from The Greenwich scene and his 62nd album coming out in March, REDEMPTION ROAD. With considerable humor and warmth, he will tell you about his long involvement with political concerns, such as his composing "Whose Garden Was This" for the first Earth Day. He'll tell you why 2015 is his last year for touring, and shares some of his fond reflections on his 50 years plus as a legendary troubadour. We'll also explore REDEMPTION ROAD in depth, and Paxton has many stories to share about how that album came to be and why many think it's the collection that really culminates his career. We'll play a few tunes that demonstrate Tom Paxton is still as poignant, insightful, and revealing as he ever was. Then, long-time listeners to DWP know Wes Britton really likes blistering blues/rock, and our next show offers another powerhouse singer, songwriter, and amazing guitar master. Since 1999, Eric Sardinas and Big Motor have built up an international following and their latest album, BOOMERANG, demonstrates why. Schooled in the old masters, Eric has put his own stamp on the blues, designing and playing his own specially built resonator guitars that add power to the sound of Big Motor. In fact, music don't get much hotter than BOOMERANG and we'll play two samples to showcase why this new release belongs in your collection! Next, long-time listeners to DWP also know Dave White loves to talk about movies, especially when he teams up with the "Savant of the Silver Screen," namely "Chicago Bill" Hanson. This time around, Dave and Bill dive into 2014's VIKTOR which starred Gerard Depardieu and Elizabeth Hurley. It's an action-packed thriller set in Russia and Chechnya with Depardieu taking on mob killers. Is it now worth catching on DVD? Find out on the next DAVE WHITE PRESENTS, Tuesday, Feb. 24 at 7:30 p.m. Eastern, then 7:30 Pacific over-- www.KSAV.org You can pre-record the show at Digital Audio Recording (DAR)-- http://www.dar.fm/faq.php On Wed. Feb. 25, the 90 minute show will be available as a podcast, mp3 download, from itunes, through TEVO and Sticher.com, at our FB page, or on the player at-- www.audioentertainment.org/dwp Don't forget to friend us at the Dave White Presents Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Dave-White-Presents/153177177306

Dave White Presents

Mon, 9 Feb 2015 10:13:39 -0800

Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the British Invasion with Peter Asher (Peter and Gordon) and 007 Guitar Man, Vic Flick on the Next *Dave White Presents*! In 1964, Paul McCartney was living upstairs in the home of his girlfriend, Jane Asher. Another upstairs dweller was Peter Asher, Jane's brother, and half of the Peter and Gordon singing duo. Peter happened to hear Paul working on a song the Beatles weren't going to record called "A World Without Love." Peter asked if his group could have it. Paul said yes, and Peter and Gordon had their first major hit. Thereafter, McCartney gave the duo a series of songs and the duo had hits with "I Don't Want to See You Again" and "Woman." They also recorded songs like "I Go to Pieces" an the million-seller, "Lady Godiva." Then Peter worked for Apple Records where he discovered a gent named James Taylor which led to . . . On Tues. Feb. 10, Peter Asher comes to DWP to talk about those hits and how you can see him during this year's "British Invasion 50th Anniversary" tour. On stage, Peter will be joined by Denny Laine (Moody Blues, Wings), Chad and Jeremy, past DWP guest Billy J. Kramer, Mike Pender's Searchers, and Terry Sylvester of the Swinging Blue Jeans and The Hollies. On DWP, you'll hear many stories about the Swinging London scene featuring these stars in one of the most personable, lively, and fast-paced conversations we've ever aired. What was it like to work with Paul McCartney, James Taylor, and Linda Ronstadt? Peter shares so many memories that, well, you'll just have to tune in for all the rock and roll surprises— As it happens, the guitarist on "A World Without Love" was a longtime friend of DWP, namely the legendary Vic Flick. He's best known for being the axeman on the "James Bond Theme" and can be heard on 8 007 soundtracks. George Martin had Vic perform on the *Hard Day's Night* soundtrack ("Ringo's Theme") and his session work included work with Tom Jones, Dusty Springfield, Cilla Black, The Walker Brothers, and, of course, Peter and Gordon. Vic shared many of these stories on the very first edition of DWP back in Aug. 2008 when he was plugging his memoir, *Guitarman*. We decided to re-broadcast that conversation as part of our British Invasion Special. Remember, it all began with the Beatles and one Bond, James Bond— Then, from Swinging London to the American Wild West, Dave White sits down with author Stephen Lodge about his book *Charley Sunday's Texas Outfit!* It's a humorous, old fashioned tale about a cattle drive in the waning days of the Old west, a nostalgic tribute to a vanishing way of life. (Steve also co-wrote Kenny Rogers' *Rio Diablo* and *Kingdom of the Spiders* starring William Shatner.) So join Peter Asher, Vic Flick, and Stephen Lodge on the next *Dave White Presents*, Tuesday, Feb. 10 at 7:30 p.m. Eastern, then 7:30 Pacific over-- www.KSAV.org You can pre-record the show at Digital Audio Recording (DAR)-- http://www.dar.fm/faq.php On Wed. Feb. 11 the 90 minute show will be available as a podcast, mp3 download, from itunes, through TEVO and Sticher.com, at our FB page, or on the player at-- www.audioentertainment.org/dwp Friend us at the Dave White Presents Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Dave-White-Presents/153177177306 Find out more about the "British Invasion 50th Anniversary Tour" at: http://britishinvasiontour.com/

Dave White Presents

Mon, 26 Jan 2015 11:09:33 -0800

Hugh O'Brian, Women in Comics, and singer Ann McCue on the Next *Dave White Presents*! "Wyatt Earp, Wyatt Earp, brave, courageous and bold. Long live his name, and long live his glory, And long may his story be told." From 1955 to 1961, and on countless reruns ever since, millions of fans have come to know these lines from the theme song for *The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp* starring Hugh O'Brian. Now, the story behind the scenes has finally been told in a new memoir, *Hugh O'Brian, or What's Left of Him*. On Tues. Jan. 27, the legendary lawman himself comes to *DWP* to talk about his most famous character, but there's much more to his story. Did you know, at age 17, he was and remains the youngest drill sergeant in Marine history? Did you know O'Brian coined the phrase, "ooh rah"? Did you know O'Brian paid a price for his Wyatt Earp role, losing much of his hearing due to the fact he couldn't wear earplugs during gun battles? Or that he was the last actor shot by John Wayne in the Duke's final film, *The Shootist*? Or that after a jungle meeting with famed humanitarian Albert Sweitzer, O'Brian founded the Hugh O'Brian Youth Leadership program in 1958? It's quite an honor for *DWP* to feature one of the last of the great Western stars who's not only brave and bold onscreen, but quite an impressive man in his own right. *DWP* switches gears when Dave White sits down with Marisa Stotter, director of the surprising new documentary, *She Makes Comics*. Many comics fans don't know women have been writing, drawing, and reading comics since the medium’s beginnings in the late 19th century. *She Makes Comics* is the first film to bring together the most influential women of the comics world, and we think any fan of the medium will learn just how significant the behind-the-scenes female superheroines really were. Of course, *DWP* always features hot, classic music, and our Jan. 27 show will introduce you to Australian-born songstress and multi-instrumentalist Anne McCue. She's about to release her 6th studio album,*Blue Sky Thinkin'*, where the bluesy triple-threat musician channels the jazz players and singers that have inspired her since her childhood. Think Billy Holiday, Charlie Christian, Memphis Minnie, Peggy Lee, Cab Calloway, Irving Berlin, and Django Reinhardt. As you'll hear on *DWP*, McCue not only sings songs that take you back to the swing era, plays choice guitar licks showcasing her prowess on both acoustic and electric axes, but she wrote all the tunes on *Blue Sky Thinkin'*. Join Ann and Wes Britton and find out why some think this album is “a bona fide collection of new standards for a generation that hungers for the good stuff.” So Wyatt Earp, women in comics, and new musical standards on the next *Dave White Presents*, Tuesday, Jan. 27 at 7:30 p.m. Eastern, then 7:30 Pacific over-- www.KSAV.org You can pre-record the show at Digital Audio Recording (DAR)-- http://www.dar.fm/faq.php On Wed. Jan. 28, the 90 minute show will be available as a podcast, mp3 download, from itunes, through TEVO and Sticher.com, at our FB page, or on the player at-- www.audioentertainment.org/dwp Please don't forget to friend us at the Dave White Presents Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Dave-White-Presents/153177177306 Read Wes Britton's review of *Hugh O'Brian, or What's Left of Him* at: Review of Hugh O'Brian, Or What's Left of Him Contributed To Bookpleasures.com By Dr. Wesley Britton of Bookpleasures.com Review of Hugh O'Brian, Or What's Left of Him Contribute... Follow Here To Purchase Hugh O'Brian, Or What's Left of Him Authors: Hugh O'Brian and Virginia O'Brian Publisher: Book Publishers Network; 1st edition (April 21,... View on goo.gl Preview by Yahoo

Dave White Presents

Mon, 12 Jan 2015 17:30:15 -0800

*Dave White Presents* gets Soulful with *Take Me to the River*, the Soul Brothers, and *Life in the Past Lane*! In 2014, several generations of musicians congregated in Memphis to produce the documentary and its soundtrack, *Take Me to the River*. The plan was to match old-timers like Mavis Staples, Bobby Blue Bland, Booker T. Jones, William Bell, and Bobby Rush with the likes of Snoop Dogg, Yo Gotti, Al Kapone, and Lil' P-Nut. On Tues. Jan. 13, *Take Me to the River* producer Boo Mitchell comes to *DWP* to describe what happened. Taking you behind the scenes, he discusses the energy and excitement in the studio as these extremely historic recordings were made. He'll tell you how the veterans of Memphis soul got along with the younger artists in these very unique and innovative sessions. You'll hear why *Take Me to the River* is a significant contribution to the story of Southern blues and soul. We suspect you'll be wanting to hear more after you hear Boo's stories and two samples from a very kickass series of surprising collaborations! As it happens, one of the artists on *Take Me to the River* is the venerable Otis Clay. He too will join Wes Britton on the next *DWP*, but he has another release to tell you about. It's called *Soul Brothers*, a collaboration Clay did with another longtime veteran of the blues/soul scene, Johnny Rawls. With 20 music awards between them, Clay and Rawls worked together on a previous 2013 project where they learned they had much in common, both musically and personally. Now, while best known as blues singers, their *Soul Brothers* could be described as good ole "sock and soul" of the Stax/Atlantic heyday. On each track, we get alternating lead vocals by two on fire veterans backed by a seriously in-the-pocket band of fellow soul travelers. Together, well, just wait until you hear the Soul Brothers belt out "Only You Know and I Know" and a beautiful re-working of Jimmy Ruffin's "What Becomes of the Broken Hearted." Like *Take Me to the River*, you might decide *Soul Brothers* is one of those neglected nuggets from 2014 you'll want to add to your library! As always, *DWP* puts the "V" in Variety Entertainment, and this time around Mr. White himself interviews another interviewer, author Jason Hill. Twenty-five years ago, radio host Hill began interviewing stars and behind-the-scenes folks in film, radio, TV and theatre on his *Live in the Past Lane* show. Now, he's been collecting his best conversations in his *Life in the Past Lane* books, and Volume Two is in the pipeline from our friends at BearManor Media. On *DWP*, Dave and Jason talk about some of their favorite interviews from the 1980's with the likes of Bob and Ray, Alan Young, Fran Allison, Arnold Stang, and John Dehner. Jason was able to capture some legendary folks while they were still with us, and now you too can relive the glorious days of yesteryear with two gents who actually remember them! So two healthy helpings of good ole soul music and some radio nostalgia on The next *Dave White Presents*, Tuesday, Jan. 13 at 7:30 p.m. Eastern, then 7:30 Pacific over-- www.KSAV.org You can pre-record the show at Digital Audio Recording (DAR)-- http://www.dar.fm/faq.php On Wed. Jan. 14, the 90 minute show will be available as a podcast, mp3 download, from itunes, through TEVO and Sticher.com, at our FB page, or on the player at-- www.audioentertainment.org/dwp Speaking of our Facebook page, please friend us at-- http://www.facebook.com/pages/Dave-White-Presents/153177177306 Read Wes Britton's review of *Take Me to the River: Music From the Motion Picture* at-- http://goo.gl/e85Qyo Wes Britton's review of Otis Clay and Johnny Rawls' *Soul Brothers* is posted at: http://blogcritics.org/music-review-otis-clay-and-johnny-rawls-soul-brothers/

Dave White Presents

Mon, 29 Dec 2014 10:13:09 -0800

Have a Happy Days New Year with Donnie Most and jazz/blues singer Robin Banks on the *Dave White Presents* New Year's Special! Don Most is, of course, best remembered for his decade long stint playing Ralph Malph on ABC TV's *Happy Days*. Did you know he also starred in and directed many independent films and appeared on shows from *C.H.I.P.S.*, *Baywatch*, *Glee*, *Star Trek: Voyager*, to *Family Guy*? Did you know he's also a heckofa singer? On Tues. Dec. 30, Don Most comes to *DWP* to talk about his love of the American Songbook and how this led to his current "Donnie Most Sings and Swings" concerts. In a lively and very personable conversation with Wes Britton, Don recalls meeting his idol, Bobby Darin, and discusses his acting work after *Happy Days* (especially *Voyager* and *Family Guy*). Of course, we'll get into his role as Ralph Malph, the differences between the actor and the character, and his relationships with his cast mates. Why did Anson Williams get to sing on the show and not Most? What did Jerry from the *Dick Van Dyke Show* have to do with the creation of Ralph Malph? We'll play you samples of Most belting out some standards and think you'll be happily surprised— Speaking of the sounds of the American Songbook era, Toronto's Robin Banks is a wonderful jazz/blues stylist, as demonstrated on her fifth album, *Modern Classic*. Think Billie Holiday, Etta James, Dinah Washington, Peggy Lee, or Nina Simone. There's one major difference between Robin and her forbearers—she writes all her own autobiographical songs. On top of that, she's supported by the legendary Duke Robillard and the Roomful of Blues horns. On the Dec. 30 *DWP*, you get a chance to meet the saucy, sassy Robin Banks and hear some jumpin' samples from *Modern Classic*! We predict you'll agree that this is the perfect album title for one of the best musical collections of 2014! So make a resolution to join us for the next *Dave White Presents*, Tuesday, Dec. 30, to enjoy *Happy Days*, a *Modern Classic*, and some "predictably unpredictable" holiday humor at 7:30 p.m. Eastern, then 7:30 Pacific over-- www.KSAV.org You can still pre-record the show at Digital Audio Recording (DAR)-- http://www.dar.fm/faq.php On Wed. Dec. 31, the 90 minute special will be available as a podcast, mp3 download, from itunes, through TEVO and Sticher.com, or on the player at-- www.audioentertainment.org/dwp Keep up with what's going on with *DWP* in 2015 at our FB page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Dave-White-Presents/153177177306 See Wes Britton's review of Robin Banks' *Modern Classic* at: http://blogcritics.org/music-review-robin-banks-modern-classic/

Dave White Presents

Wed, 17 Dec 2014 06:59:32 -0800

*Not Another Celebrity Movie*, The Sounds of Philadelphia, and Inside Creedence Clearwater Revival on *Dave White Presents*! How's this for a movie set up? An unbalanced Charlie Sheen is heartbroken over losing Paris Hilton to Usher. Johnny Depp gives Sheen a new drug to help with his woes and Sheen becomes convinced Justin Beiber is his illegitimate son. He plans to kidnap Beiber at a casino gig in Las Vegas and assembles a team to help him which includes Brad Pitt, George Clooney, Lady Gaga, Robert Diniro, Tom Cruise, Mark Zuckerberg, Donald Trump, among other celebs. That's what *Not Another Celebrity Movie* is all about, where the celebrities aren't real but played by uncanny lookalikes. It was director and producer Emilio Ferrari who came up with this very original *Oceans 11* spoof, and on Dec. 16, he's coming to *DWP* to give you the inside story! What were the inspirations for all those gags, how did he find all those lookalikes, and how did the location shooting come about? It's a film now available on DVD, so perhaps you'll learn about a funny stocking stuffer you can add to your Christmas shopping list-- During the 1970s, Philadelphia International Records was the home of groups like the O'Jays, The Spinners, MFSB, The Three Degrees, and Harold Melvin and the Blue Notes. One of the composers who wrote many of the hits was a young Philadelphian named Bruce Hawes. Now, Bruce has just written a book going behind the scenes of those soulful days called *GROWING UP IN THE SOUND OF PHILADELPHIA (From The Inside Out)*, and it's available just in time for holiday reading! Joining Wes Britton in a lively conversation, Bruce goes back in time to talk about how he came to Philadelphia International, how he was mentored by the legendary songwriting team of Gamble and Huff, how the hits were shaped in the studio, and how Hawes became an arranger and producer for everyone from Dionne Warwick to The Whispers. But Bruce also has much to say about the economics of the music business and what young performers need to learn if they want to survive in an often cut-throat business. In fact, younger musicians shouldn't miss this one as Bruce shares how he's currently working on promoting young talent to major record companies. How's this for a book title: *A Banquet of Consequences: True Life Adventures of Sex (not too much), Drugs (plenty), Rock & Roll (of course), and the Feds (who invited them?)* That's what you'll see on the book cover of Jake Rohrer's new memoir, and he ain't lying! Back in high school, Jake was friends with a few folks who first called themselves the Blue Velvets, then the Golliwogs, and finally Creedence Clearwater Revival. In 1969, Rohrer joined the band as their tour manager and press agent just as the ride was getting exciting. On the next *DWP*, Jake not only shares his tales of life with CCR, but also hunting, camping, and jamming in the wilderness with John Fogerty, the drug running that landed him in the pen, and the lessons he learned from it all besides the Feds not having much of a sense of humor. But we do, so escape from all those same old boring Christmas songs and spend an evening with quirky celebrity lookalikes invading Los Vegas, remembering the smooth grooves of '70s soul, and learning what it was like to hang out with CCR before and after the glory days on the next *Dave White Presents*, Tuesday, Dec. 16 at 7:30 p.m. Eastern, then 7:30 Pacific over-- www.KSAV.org You can pre-record the show at Digital Audio Recording (DAR)-- http://www.dar.fm/faq.php On Wed. Dec. 17, the 90 minute show will be available as a podcast, mp3 download, from itunes, through TEVO and Sticher.com, or on the player at-- www.audioentertainment.org/dwp Join us at the *Dave White Presents* Facebook page! http://www.facebook.com/pages/Dave-White-Presents/153177177306 Read Wes Britton's review of *Not Another Celebrity Movie* at: https://blogcritics.org/dvd-review-not-another-celebrity-movie/ Wes Britton reviewed *GROWING UP IN THE SOUND OF PHILADELPHIA (From The Inside Out)* at: http://www.amazon.com/GROWING-SOUND-PHILADELPHIA-Inside- Wes also reviewed*A Banquet of Consequences: True Life Adventures of Sex (not too much), Drugs (plenty), Rock & Roll (of course), and the Feds (who invited them?)*: http://blogcritics.org/book-review-a-banquet-of-consequences-true-life-adventures-of-sex-not-too-much-drugs-plenty-rock-roll-of-course-and-the-feds-who-invited-them-by-jake-rohrer/

Dave White Presents

Mon, 1 Dec 2014 13:24:36 -0800

Rockers in Recovery, Actor Michael Dante, and Two Dave Whites on the Next *Dave White Presents*! Michael Dante is one of those actors you might not know by name, but you'd easily recognize him due to his long TV and film career. He's perhaps best known for starring on the *Star Trek* episode "Friday's Child," but he's also appeared in 30 films and 150 television shows. On Tues, Dec. 2, Michael Dante comes to *DWP* to discuss his career with guest host Marc Cushman. (Marc, as *DWP* listeners know, also has a long career in entertainment including being the author of the three-volume *These Are the Voyages* series.) Marc and Michael discuss Michael's career that began when he was a professional baseball player before he starred in films like *Winterhawk* and *Seven Thieves*, not to mention TV shows like "Get Smart*, Bonanza*, *Maverick*, and his recurring role of Crazy Horse on *Custer.* Not surprisingly, Michael has a new book out from our friends at BearManor Media, *From Hollywood to Michael Dante Way*. You'll enjoy this one as Michael has many funny anecdotes to share-- Since 2008, Rockers In Recovery and the Rockers In Recovery All-Star band have provided support for people and their families suffering from all forms of addiction. They do this by, among other activities, hosting festivals and concerts all over the country featuring recovering musicians, by offering a free help line at their website, sharing their message via their own radio shows and magazine, and supporting scientists working on improving addiction recovery rates. One of the founders of Rockers in Recovery, John Hollis, will share many more details with you on the next *DWP*, including how you can join the effort or get help for someone you love. It's the time of year to be thinking about neighbors and family in need, and we think Rockers in Recovery is a fine organization you might want to support. Now—can two Dave Whites get together without a fight breaking out? That question may not be as far-fetched as you might think as one of them is the author of *Fight Card: Bridgeport Brawler*, one of the *Fight Card* boxing pulp series. Longtime *DWP* listeners may recall two-time guest, police officer, author, and TV personality Paul Bishop. Back in 2012, he co-founded the *Fight Card* books which present "’50s noir tales set in exotic locales and across America’s heartland." To date, these pulps feature boxing and martial arts, boxing and romance, and even a line of books featuring boxing and Sherlock Holmes. One of the many writers in the series is, of course, the other Dave White. His *Bridgeport Brawler*, set in Chicago in 1953, is all about a heavyweight champ forced by the Mafia to take a dive. Need we say more? So actor Michael Dante, Rockers in Recovery, and two DW's on the next *Dave White Presents*, Tuesday, Dec. 2 at 7:30 p.m. Eastern, then 7:30 Pacific over-- www.KSAV.org You can pre-record the show at Digital Audio Recording (DAR)-- http://www.dar.fm/faq.php On Wed. Dec. 3, the 90 minute show will be available as a podcast, mp3 download, from itunes, through TEVO and Sticher.com, or on the player at-- www.audioentertainment.org/dwp Please join us at the *Dave White Presents* Facebook page! http://www.facebook.com/pages/Dave-White-Presents/153177177306 Here's how you can learn more about Rockers in Recovery: http://www.rockersinrecovery.org/about/

Dave White Presents

Mon, 17 Nov 2014 16:07:24 -0800

New Comedy, New Music, and DeForest Kelley's First Film on the Next *Dave White Presents*! Perhaps you've seen comic Ty Barnett on the *Tonight Show*, *The Late Late Show With Craig Ferguson*, *Last Comic Standing*, or his own special on *Comedy Central*. If not, well, it's high time for you to meet Ty Barnett! On Tues. Nov. 18, Ty Barnett comes to *DWP* to talk about Issues*, his new special now available on Amazon Instant Video, iTunes, and On Demand. It's an hour of Ty's midlife observations about being a single father of two girls, dating, staying in shape, and, well tune in to find out more! But Ty's conversation with Wes Britton is about more than *Issues*. They get into the changes in the comedy biz over the past few decades, the differences in writing for short bits and longer routines, who influenced Ty and what he thinks is happening in comedy clubs now. In short, Ty will get into the nuts-and-bolts of being a stand-up comedian with insights you've likely never heard before. Twenty years before *Star Trek* and Dr. "Bones" McCoy, actor DeForest Kelley debuted in a B-movie mystery called *Fear in the Night*. In a 1946 film filled with shadowy and atmospheric photography, Kelley plays a bank teller who has a nightmare about stabbing a man in a mysterious house he's never seen. But was it really a dream? Now, a newly restored edition of the noir psychological drama has been released, and it should interest not only *Star Trek* fans but also those into old radio thrillers and early b&w TV mysteries. Find out why when Dave White and "Chicago Bill" Hanson offer another discussion in their ongoing series of reviews of classic and overlooked movies of the past and present. Do they think the restored *Fear in the Night* belongs in your library? Finally, we offer brand-new music from a band called Arrica Rose and the . . .'s. Their music is hard to define. Indy rock? Rainey day electric folk pop? Here's how a few critics describe them: "Employing dreamy rock with a sea-salt haze, Rose's newest record is a smoky testament to new forms of folk." - AOL's SPINNER "Arrica Rose was the subject of POPDOSE's most popular 'Download Now' feature - and for good reason. Her rich voice weaves a tapestry of influences from Mazzy Star and Neko Case to the Andrew sisters and the Cowboy Junkies."- Keith Creighton, POPDOSE On the next *DWP*, Arrica Rose herself stops by to talk about what the enigmatic . . .'s are all about. We'll play you a few samples of the band's newest album, *Wavefunction*, and you too can join a rapidly growing fanbase for a singer/songwriter who hopes listeners will, once again, listen to full albums and not just singles. We think you'll agree Arrica Rose and the . . .'s have the songs to back up that belief . . . So that's Variety with a capital V—comedy, mystery, and new music on the next *Dave White Presents*, Tuesday, Nov. 18 at 7:30 p.m. Eastern, then 7:30 Pacific over-- www.KSAV.org You can pre-record the show at Digital Audio Recording (DAR)-- http://www.dar.fm/faq.php On Wed. Nov. 19, the 90 minute show will be available as a podcast, mp3 download, from itunes, through TEVO and Sticher.com, or on the player at-- www.audioentertainment.org/dwp Join us at the *Dave White Presents* Facebook page-- http://www.facebook.com/pages/Dave-White-Presents/153177177306 Wes Britton's review of *Fear in the Night* is posted at-- http://blogcritics.org/dvd-review-fear-night-digitally-restored/ Wes Britton's review of Arrica Rose and the . . .'s *Wavefunction* is up at— https://blogcritics.org/music-review-arrica-rose-and-the-s-wavefunction/

Dave White Presents

Mon, 3 Nov 2014 09:06:14 -0800

The Blues Magoos, a New Mobster Movie, and a Band Called TV Eyes on the Next *Dave White Presents*! Back in 1966, the highly influential Blues Magoos put out a milestone garage rock album called *Psychedelic Lollipop*. It included the Top 10 hit "(We Ain't Got) Nothing Yet") and an innovative jam of John D. Loudermilk's "Tobacco Road." After this break-out release, the Magoos issued several more albums, but the original Blues Magoos quickly went their separate ways and didn't make any new music together for decades. Forty years later, original Magoos vocalist/keyboardist Ralph Scala, vocalist/guitarist Peppy Castro, and drummer Geoff Daking reunited for a new album appropriately titled *Psychedelic Resurrection*. To share the inside story behind this historic reunion, On Tues. Nov. 4, Peppy Castro returns to *DWP* to talk about the music that will take you back to the days of beaded curtains, black lights, and cleaning out sticks and seeds on gatefold record covers. In addition to sharing the joys of rocking with his high school pals for the fans once again, Peppy will also offer insights into such songs as "D Stinko Me Tummies on the Blinko." Hmm. Well, we won't play that one for you, but expect to hear a brand-new tune and a kick-ass reworking of "Tobacco Road." These two songs alone are worth the price of admission! Next, we'll talk with writer/director/producer/actor Jack Topalian, one of the main motors behind this year's *Betrayal*, a hard-hitting film about mob wars between Armenian and Russian gangs in Los Angeles. Topalian, who's acted in such TV series as *NCIS: Los Angeles*, *Weeds*, and *Intelligence*, plays Vazgen Aramyan, a Tony Soprano-like gangster Torn between ruthless power and the love of family. On the next *DWP*, Jack Topalian will tell you why the very fast-paced *Betrayal* may be grounded in the mobster movie genre, but the human drama and storyline are something different. For one matter, *Betrayal* takes us inside a culture we probably know little about, that of Armenian immigrants in the U.S. Jack will also take you behind-the-scenes of *Betrayal* from the script to casting to the musical score. Find out why *Betrayal* is a movie you shouldn't miss this year! Back in 2006, a trio called TV Eyes put out a self-titled album, but odds are you never heard of it. It was only released in Japan. Since then, fans of the power pop band Jellyfish have paid high collector's prices for the disc since two vets of that band, Jason Falkner and Roger Joseph Manning Jr., were 2/3 of TV Eyes. The other member was drummer/songwriter Brian Reitzell, best known for his compositions for TV series like *Hannibal* and, most notably, directing the musical score for *Lost in Translation*. How can TV Eyes be described? Maybe U2 meets Gary Numan meets Devo? Where electronica meets funk meets power pop? On the next *DWP*, singer/guitarist/bassist Jason Falkner tells the full story of a little side-project that didn't get the push it deserved in 2006. But now the album—along with additional rare tracks—is finally available in the states. Check out what Jason has to say about his band and check out the two samples we'll play for you—"The Party's Over" may convince you the party has just begun! So the Blues Magoos, *Betrayal*, and TV Eyes on the next *Dave White Presents*, Tuesday, Nov. 4 at 7:30 p.m. Eastern, then 7:30 Pacific over-- www.KSAV.org You can pre-record the show at Digital Audio Recording (DAR)-- http://www.dar.fm/faq.php On Wed. Nov. 5, the 90 minute show will be available as a podcast, mp3 download, from itunes, through TEVO and Sticher.com, or on the player at-- www.audioentertainment.org/dwp Vote for *DWP* by friending us at our Facebook page! http://www.facebook.com/pages/Dave-White-Presents/153177177306 Wes Britton's review of The Blues Magoos' *Psychedelic Resurrection* is available at: http://blogcritics.org/music-review-the-blues-magoos-psychedelic-resurrection/ Wes Britton's review of TV Eyes is up at: http://blogcritics.org/music-review-tv-eyes-tv-eyes-2014-reissue/

Dave White Presents

Mon, 20 Oct 2014 10:37:31 -0700

Kim Wilson Remembers Muddy Waters, Harry Potter and the Art of Spying, and Mickey Rooney with Peter Lorre on the next *Dave White Presents*! While his exact birthdate is uncertain, this year marks the 100th anniversary celebrations for one McKinley Morganfield, better known as bluesman Muddy Waters. You probably know him best for songs like "Hoochie Coochie Man," "Got My Mojo Working," "Mannish Boy," and many other classics covered by the likes of The Rolling Stones, Yardbirds, Jimi Hendrix, Paul Rodgers etc. etc. To honor Muddy's centennial, Severn Records joined together two blues powerhouses. First, they got Muddy's son and past DWP guest Mud Morganfield to sing his father's songs. Playing harp with Mud is the frontman for the legendary Fabulous Thunderbirds, Kim Wilson. Together, Mud, Kim and a hot lineup of Chicago players recorded *For Pops (A Tribute to Muddy Waters*, and on Oct. 21, Kim Wilson will share the inside story of *For Pops* on *DWP*! In a personable conversation with Wes Britton, Kim talks about how he met Muddy at a Thunderbirds concert, how Muddy became a mentor and friend, and the influence of Muddy—and his harp player Little Walter Jacobs—on Wilson's own career. Kim describes how he was hooked up with Mud Morganfield, how the tracks and musicians were chosen for *For Pops*, and how the album was recorded to emulate what Muddy and his compatriots did back in post-war Chicago. Yep, we'll play two of Kim's favorites from the album for you and add a few words about Kim's plans for the T-birds in 2015— When we read the Harry Potter books and enjoyed the films, most of us thought about wizards and wands and the powers of magical spells. But did you imagine you were also enjoying spy adventures with characters delving into the murky worlds of espionage? Did you think "Severus Snape was perhaps the best spy ever portrayed in literature"? That's the thesis of spy novelist Lynn Boughey and 36-year CIA veteran and Executive Director of the International Spy Museum, Peter Earnest. Their new *Harry Potter and the Art of Spying* is a detailed demonstration of how J.K. Rowling's books, especially *Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix*, employed spycraft of every kind in nearly every chapter. On *DWP*, Peter Earnest joins Wes Britton to dive into the connections between Rowling's fiction with parallels in espionage fact that will surprise even the most devoted HP fan. But that's not all--while we're at it, we'll also let you know what's going on these days at the International Spy Museum, especially a seriously cool James Bond exhibit! Back in 1950, Mickey Rooney was looking for a project to transition from his Andy Hardy character into more mature roles. So, along with fellow actor Peter Lorre, Rooney co-financed the noir classic, *Quicksand*. *Quicksand* features decent guy Don Brady(Rooney) who thinks he can "borrow" $20.00 from his boss's till to take the wrong girl out on a date. But things go quickly wrong. Petty theft moves to burglary which puts Brady at the mercy of opportunistic penny-arcade owner Nick Dramoshaq (Lorre) which leads to grand Theft, assault, kidnapping, and Brady fleeing to Mexico. Once again, Dave White joins "Silver Screen Savant" Chicago Bill Hanson to review the newly released, digitally restored edition of *Quicksand*. Yes, it's a film noir story of historical importance, but is it worth your appreciation now in 2014? Find out on the next *Dave White Presents*, Tuesday, Oct. 21 at 7:30 p.m. Eastern, then 7:30 Pacific over-- www.KSAV.org You can pre-record the show at Digital Audio Recording (DAR)-- http://www.dar.fm/faq.php On Wed. Oct. 22, the 90 minute show will be available as a podcast, mp3 download, from itunes, through TEVO and Sticher.com, or on the player at-- www.audioentertainment.org/dwp Be sure to join us at the Dave White Presents Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Dave-White-Presents/153177177306

Dave White Presents

Mon, 6 Oct 2014 09:30:21 -0700

Johnny Winter, Big Star, The Posies, and Restoring Hollywood Classics on the Next *Dave White Presents*! The music world was shook to the core on July 16, 2014 when legendary guitarist Johnny Winter left us. Winter was at the top of his game at the time, preparing for the September release of what would become his final studio album, *Step Back*. On Tues. Oct. 7, *DWP* remembers Johnny Winter with a very special interview with Johnny's longtime manager, producer, and guitarist Paul Nelson. Nelson was not only with Johnny the night he died, he was the man who helped save Winter from himself when the Texas guitarist was at a very low ebb in his career. After Johnny got clean, he collaborated with Nelson on two of his strongest albums, 2011's *Roots* and *Step Back*. Both followed the same formula—Johnny chose songs he had cut his teeth on back in the day. A variety of guests came along to add their touches to the mix including Eric Clapton, Brian Setzer, Billy Gibbons, Joe Perry, Dr. John, and Joe Bonamassa, among other luminaries. On *DWP*, Nelson explains how these albums came together, the process of getting Johnny healthy, and his views on Winter's artistry and legacy. It's a very in-depth, very personal conversation no Johnny Winter fan should miss! Of all the titles The Posies could have chosen for their 1988 debut, *Failure* just doesn't fit the bill. It was first released locally on cassette only, then on various formats by Pop Lama, and then a 15th anniversary remastered edition. Now, Omnivore records resurrects *Failure* once again. Not bad for a "failure" recorded by two teenagers named John Auer and Ken Stringfellow in a home studio long before the days when home studios became the norm. On Oct. 7, John Auer comes to *DWP* to discuss how *Failure* came to be and how The Posies worked to update the happy sounds of the British Invasion of the '60s. But wait, there's more! In 1993, Auer and Stringfellow joined the influential "power pop" band, Big Star, with whom they worked until the death of its legendary founder, Alex Chilton. This fall, Big Star's first two albums, *#1 Record* and *Radio City* are also being re-issued, two records *Rolling Stone* included in their "500 Greatest Albums of All Time.” John explores his time with Big Star, the importance of both his bands, and we got classics from both The Posies and Big Star to remind you why old-school "Power Pop" is still a lot of fun! Do you like watching classic feature films, cult movie classics, and TV from the 1950s and 60s in clean, clear, digitally re-mastered editions in broadcast quality? Since 1999, Phil Hopkins has been making his library of over 3,000 restored films available via American Movie Classics (AMC), NBC, Epix, Amazon, iTunes, Hulu, Netflix, and other platforms. Sitting down with Movie Maestro Dave White, Phil will tell you about the launch of his new service, The Film Detective.com. Learn about how you can access rare cinema nuggets like you've never seen them before! Get in on the ground floor as The Film Detective debuts on a computer near you! So Johnny Winter, Power Pop, and restoring old movies on the next *Dave White Presents*, Tuesday, Oct. 7 at 7:30 p.m. Eastern, then 7:30 Pacific over-- www.KSAV.org You can pre-record the show at Digital Audio Recording (DAR)-- http://www.dar.fm/faq.php On Wed. Oct. 8, the 90 minute show will be available as a podcast, mp3 download, from itunes, through TEVO and Sticher.com, or on the player at-- www.audioentertainment.org/dwp You can also listen to the show from the Dave White Presents Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Dave-White-Presents/153177177306 Read Wes Britton's review of Step Back: http://www.seattlepi.com/lifestyle/blogcritics/article/Music-Review-Johnny-Winter-Step-Back-5728117.php Wes's review of The Posies' Failure is at: http://blogcritics.org/music-review-posies-failure-reissue/ And Wes's review of Big Star's #1 Record and Radio City are at: http://www.seattlepi.com/lifestyle/blogcritics/article/Music-Review-Big-Star-1-Record-Radio-5718654.php

Dave White Presents

Wed, 17 Sep 2014 13:05:58 -0700

Dawn Wells Remembers 50 Years of *Gilligan's Island*, a new Rock Supergroup, and Film Noir on the Next *Dave White Presents*! On Sept. 26, 1964, a three-hour tour ended up with 7 castaways stranded on *Gilligan's Island*. 50 years later, Gilligan, the Skipper, the Professor, the movie star, the Howells and Mary Ann Somers are still entertaining us on both DVD and on ME-TV. And now, Mary Ann has a new book coming out coordinated to be part of the anniversary celebration! On Sept. 23, Dawn Wells returns to *DWP* to share colorful stories of what went on behind the scenes and the relationships of the cast members during and after the original 3 year run. How did Jim Backus teach the younger players comic timing and what does Dawn think about the many erroneous stories posted all over the internet? What does Dawn think about the Ginger vs. Mary Ann debates and any possible film remake? On top of all that, Dawn also has much to say about her new book, *What Would Mary Ann Do? A Guide to Life*. In her book, Dawn talks about her most famous character, her cultural impact, and lessons everyone can draw from Mary Ann for their own personal success. She discusses fame and family, men and manners, optimism and a solid work ethic, and illustrates all of these points with stories from the *Gilligan's Island" set. In short, if you're a *Gilligan's Island* fan, the very personable Dawn Wells will take you on a tour of the show that will remind you of why you've been loving Mary Ann Somers all these years. What happens when you throw together veterans of The Cars, Blondie, The Romantics, and The Chesterfield Kings? You get The Empty Hearts. The Empty Hearts are Elliot Easton of The Cars (lead guitar), Blondie's Clem Burke (drums), Wally Palmar from The Romantics (vocals, harmonica, guitar),and bassist Andy Babiuk from The Chesterfield Kings. On Sept. 23, Andy Babiuk comes to *DWP* to talk about this new supergroup and how their first self-titled album came together. Babiuk will tell you why these "rock and roll lifers" decided to pool their resources after telling each other for years "We gotta do something together some time." The result should please lovers of the music of The Who, Kinks, Stones, the bands these rock vets came from, and those who dig '60s garage rock. Yep, we got two hot samples to demonstrate what these pros can do— In 1992, the U.S. National Film Registry chose the 1945 *Detour* for preservation as it's considered "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant". Despite a cast of relative unknowns and a small budget, the film noir thriller has earned critical and popular acclaim ever since its release. Why? On the next *DWP*, Dave White and the "Savant of the Silver Screen," Chicago Bill Hanson, once again offer their takes on a movie classic they think you might enjoy. What does *Detour* have that has intrigued everyone from Roger Ebert to the Library of Congress? You'll have to tune in to find out-- So Dawn Wells, the Empty Hearts, and *Detour* on the next *Dave White Presents*, Tuesday, Sept. 23 at 7:30 p.m. Eastern, then 7:30 Pacific over-- www.KSAV.org You can pre-record the show at Digital Audio Recording (DAR)-- http://www.dar.fm/faq.php On Wed. Sept. 24, the 90 minute show will be available as a podcast, mp3 download, from itunes, through TEVO and Sticher.com, or on the player at-- www.audioentertainment.org/dwp Don't forget to friend us at the Dave White Presents Facebook page-- http://www.facebook.com/pages/Dave-White-Presents/153177177306 Wes Britton's review of the Empty Hearts debut is available at: http://blogcritics.org/music-review-the-empty-hearts-the-empty-hearts/

Dave White Presents

Mon, 8 Sep 2014 10:39:43 -0700

Celebrate 50 Years of *The Man From U.N.C.L.E.* on the Next *Dave White Presents*! Fifty years ago, on Sept. 22, 1964 *The Man from U.N.C.L.E.* debuted. It wasn't long before Napoleon Solo (Robert Vaughn), Illya Kuryakin (David McCallum), and Alexander Waverly (Leo G. Carroll) became popular culture sensations. In addition to all the spy TV shows that followed on the small screen and all the Bonds and would-be Bonds in the theatres, young folks were treated to an avalanche of 8 *MFU* feature films, 24 novels, a monthly digest, comic books, games, toys, record albums, and countless spoofs, knock-offs and imitations including *The Girl From U.N.C.L.E.*. In 1983, past DWP guest George Lazenby played "JB" in an *MFU* reunion TV movie. Next August, Guy Ritchie's film adaptation will offer Henry Cavill, Armie Hammer, and Hugh Grant as U.N.C.L.E. agents for a new generation. Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of all this, *DWP* was happy to find someone who was there to go behind the scenes of the original four seasons, namely the director of photography, Fred Koenekamp. As you'll hear on the Sept. 9 edition of *DWP*, Fred is delighted to talk about his days on the *MFU* set and enjoys discussing The actors, directors, the very quick pace of filming, and the changes between black and white and color seasons. But 89 year old Koenekamp had a long career in films and television, so we also get into nearly 100 years of entertainment history. We remember the importance of Fred's father, Hans, who was a pioneer in process filming during the silent movie era. Fred's own career includes work in 3D movies at RKO studios before he moved over to MGM and was involved in Gene Roddenberry's TV series, *The Lieutenant*. In this in-depth conversation with Wes Britton, Fred also remembers his friendships with Elvis Presley and Steve McQueen, his Oscar-nominated work on *Patton* and *Islands in the Stream*, and his final movie, 1991's "Flight of the Intruder*. Among his many honors, Fred did earn one Oscar, for his stunning cinematography on 1974's *The Towering Inferno*. In short, this is an interview not just for *Man From U.N.C.L.E.* fans but for anyone interested in Hollywood history! Fred's interview was so extensive, we only had time for one other feature! That will be part two of Dave White's conversation with filmmaker Robert A. Emmons, Jr. on his documentary, *Diagram for Delinquents*. In part one, the two discussed psychiatrist Dr. Fredric Wertham who wrote a scathing indictment of comic books called *Seduction of the Innocent*. Wertham felt funny books were a cause of juvenile delinquency and instigated a firestorm of controversy. On Tues. Sept. 9, Emmons continues to explore the issues his film raises including Wertham's impact at the time and why these events are still relevant today. So *U.N.C.L.E.* with Fred Koenekamp, censoring comics in the '50s, and "predictably unpredictable" comedy on the next *Dave White Presents*, Tuesday, Sept. 9 at 7:30 p.m. Eastern, then 7:30 Pacific over-- www.KSAV.org You can pre-record the show at Digital Audio Recording (DAR)-- http://www.dar.fm/faq.php On Wed. Sept. 10, the 90 minute show will be available as a podcast, mp3 download, from itunes, through TEVO and Sticher.com, or on the player at-- www.audioentertainment.org/dwp Have you friended us at the *Dave White Presents* Facebook page? http://www.facebook.com/pages/Dave-White-Presents/153177177306

Dave White Presents

Mon, 25 Aug 2014 17:42:23 -0700

Celebrate 6 Years of *Dave White Presents* with P.F. Sloan, The Lovin' Spoonful, and Censoring Comics in the '50s! For our 6th Anniversary Special, we couldn't find a more perfect headliner than songwriter P.F. Sloan. After all, Phil Sloan's stamp on the music of the '60s runs deeper than you might expect. Yes, he wrote hits for everyone from Johnny Rivers, The Grassroots, Barry McGuire, The Searchers, Herman and the Hermits, the Fifth Dimension, and The Turtles. But did you know that's him playing the guitar intro to "California Dreming'"? Did you know the records of Jan and Dean were actually sung by Jan Berry and P.F. Sloan? Did you know Brian Epstein wanted to manage him and Elvis gave him a guitar lesson when he was 12? In fact, Phil's new book, *What's Exactly the Matter with Me? Memoirs of a Life in Music* is likely a book with more rock and roll surprises than any memoir you've ever read. On Tues. Aug. 26, P.F. Sloan will share many of his stories that includes John Phillips threatening him with a knife, a savage record company that literally chased him out of LA, his almost unbelievable recovery from the rock high life, and, happily, a brand new album! In fact, Phil really wants you to know about that new release called *My Beethoven* and gives you the detailed inside story on *DWP*! For example, Sloan felt a connection after he learned Beethoven loved to play in bars and the *Ninth Symphony* originated from a favorite drinking song. Beethoven played guitar, wrote hundreds of folk songs, and set poems by the Scottish Robert Burns to music. Beyond all this, Beethoven's unhappy life resonated with Sloan who decided to tell the master's story with new words and music on *My Beethoven*! So P.F. Sloan will share stories of his own musical career and how it dovetails with that of Ludwig Van Beethoven in a very special conversation that's as revelatory and personal as any interview you'll ever hear. What else we got for you? Well, we also have part two of Wes Britton's lively conversation with the Lovin' Spoonful's Steve Boone. In part one on our last show, Steve shared tales of how he got into music, how the Spoonful came together and how the hits were made, and then why the band fell apart. In part two, we have even more rock surprises. We finish off the tale of the Spoonful and explore Boone's very dangerous career as a sea-faring drug smuggler. What's the Spoonful doing now as their 50th anniversary is coming next year? Yep, we got more good-time Spoonful tunes for you— *DWP* puts the V in Variety, so we also have part one of a conversation with filmmaker Robert A. Emmons, Jr. His documentary, *Diagram for Delinquents* goes back to 1954 when psychiatrist Dr. Fredric Wertham wrote a scathing indictment of comic books called *Seduction of the Innocent*. As he later testified before Congress, Wertham felt funny books were the number one cause of juvenile delinquency and instigated a firestorm of controversy. In an insightful discussion with Dave White, Emmons talks about the issues his film raises including Wertham's crusade, Wertham the man, his impact at the time, and why these events are still relevant today. So P.F. Sloan, the Lovin' Spoonful, and Censoring comics highlight the *Dave White Presents* 6th Anniversary Special on Tuesday, Aug. 26 at 7:30 p.m. Eastern, then 7:30 Pacific over-- www.KSAV.org You can pre-record the show at Digital Audio Recording (DAR)-- http://www.dar.fm/faq.php On Wed. Aug. 27 the 90 minute show will be available as a podcast, mp3 download, from itunes, through TEVO and Sticher.com, or on the player at-- www.audioentertainment.org/dwp Be sure to friend us at the *Dave White Presents* Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Dave-White-Presents/153177177306 Wes Britton's review of *What's Exactly the Matter with Me? Memoirs of a Life in Music* is posted at: http://blogcritics.org/book-review-whats-exactly-the-matter-with-me-by-p-f-sloan/ Wes's review of P.F. Sloan's *My Beethoven* can be read at: http://www.seattlepi.com/lifestyle/blogcritics/article/Music-Review-P-F-Sloan-My-Beethoven-5567832.php

Dave White Presents

Tue, 12 Aug 2014 07:46:58 -0700

The Lovin' Spoonful, Cyril Neville, and Apps for Everything on *Dave White Presents*! Between 1965 and 1966, the Lovin' Spoonful had seven consecutive Top 10 hits, a feat matched by few others. "Summer in the City," "Do You Believe in Magic," "You Didn't Have To Be So Nice," "Did You Ever Have to Make Up Your Mind," "Daydream," "Nashville Cats, and "Rain on the Roof" kept the Spoonful's "Goodtime Music" on Am radios everywhere until 1967 when everything changed. Now, bassist Steve Boone tells the full story in his new book, *Hotter Than a Match Head: My Life on the Run with The Lovin’ Spoonful*. It's a story chockfull of rock and roll surprises. For one thing, the Spoonful were doing the country/folk/rock thing long before it became a trend. unlike many other American bands, the Spoonful played their own instruments on their records. Did you know they were offered the chance to be The Monkees? Did you know they scored films for Woody Allen and Francis Ford Coppola? On Tues. Aug. 12, Steve Boone will share many of the stories from his book that include playing with Dylan, hanging backstage with The Beatles at Shea Stadium, and the revelations about how he became a drug smuggler trafficking pot on the high seas. And lest you think the Spoonful was essentially John Sebastian with amiable side-men, Steve will discuss the contributions of all his bandmates. In fact, Steve had so much to talk about that we made this interview a two-parter with the second half coming on our 6th Anniversary Special! Back in the early '70s, percussionist and singer Cyril Neville joined his brother's band, The Meters, before taking his place as the youngest member of the legendary Neville Brothers. After becoming a funk and R&B icon playing with the likes of Dylan, Robbie Robertson, Willie Nelson, and Dr. John, in 2012 Cyril's management suggested he join an all-star line-up that became the Royal Southern Brotherhood. Long-time DWP listeners know one of the other members is Devon Allman, son of Gregg, as Devon talked about RSB on our May 22, 2013 show. Back then, as Cyril will tell you, RSB was an ensemble of five strangers. Two years later, they're a family bound together by the common experiences they've shared on the road touring in over 20 countries. So their new album, *HeartSoulBlood* is a tight collection of hot and tasty songs designed to get you dancing with "pertinent" lyrics that have something to say. To get this interview, we had to catch Cyril literally on the road in Montana. It was worth the effort. You'll hear a musical sage with much to say about the history and meaning of the blues, R&B, and what's going on in the modern world. You'll learn why some call him both a philosopher and musician. You'll also hear two jumping samples from *HeartSoulBlood* with all the power and soulful grooves you'd expect from a super-group! How many times have you heard the expression, "there's an App for that?" It shouldn't be too surprising that the phrase is now the title of a funny new book. In fact, *There's an App for That* by Ed Toolis is a collection of short stories looking at the ways technology has changed us and might change our lives in the future. For example, why take a trip to Grandma's grave when you can visit her in your own virtual mausoleum? You can make your guestbook based on Facebook Timeline photos accompanied by snippets of her favorite songs on iTunes. Ouch. There's obviously a comical side to all this social media now so pervasive in our lives. It's also something to worry about. Dave White and Ed Toolis share their observations as you hear the discussion, perhaps using an App for that. So the Lovin' Spoonful, Cyril Neville, and a world gone amuck with Apps on the next *Dave White Presents*, Tuesday, Aug. 12 at 7:30 p.m. Eastern, then 7:30 Pacific over-- www.KSAV.org You can pre-record the show at Digital Audio Recording (DAR)-- http://www.dar.fm/faq.php On Wed. Aug. 13 the 90 minute show will be available as a podcast, mp3 download, from itunes, through TEVO and Sticher.com, or on the player at-- www.audioentertainment.org/dwp Have you friended us yet at the Dave White Presents Facebook page? http://www.facebook.com/pages/Dave-White-Presents/153177177306

Dave White Presents

Sat, 26 Jul 2014 16:05:35 -0700

Jersey Boys, Bruce, and a Bangle on the Next Jam-packed *Dave White Presents*! What do *Jersey Boys* have in common with *My Three Sons*? Well, the last time actor Barry Livingston appeared on *DWP*, we talked about his roles on *My Three Sons* (he was Ernie) and *The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet*. Recently, you've seen Barry on shows like *Mad Men*, *Two and A Half Men*, and in films like *You Don't Mess with the Zohan*, *The Social Network*, and now-- Clint Eastwood's summer hit, *Jersey Boys*! On July 29, Barry returns to *DWP* to talk about working on *Jersey Boys* where, he says, “I play the band’s accountant… I don’t sing. I don’t dance. I just do the numbers.” There's more to the story, of course, and Barry takes you on the set, talks about working with Clint Eastwood, and shares his thoughts on how the Four Seasons film compares with the Broadway musical that inspired it. Yep, you'll hear some tunes from the band that started it all— If you're thinking Jersey Boys, you also gotta think The Boss. In your opinion, what were Bruce Springsteen's Top 100 songs? That's what rock critic Jim Beviglia explores in his great new book, *Counting Down Bruce Springsteen: His 100 Finest Songs*. It's the sort of book any Springsteen fan will seriously enjoy. You'll want to compare your own choices with Jim and learn tons of rock nuggets in his 100 mini-essays. In an especially good interview, Jim talks about how the book came together, how he rates the songs, and, of course, we'll play two top choices, including the one Jim proclaims as Number One. We bet you'll agree-- What happens when you throw together Susan Cowsill, yes, of that family group, and Bangles’ guitarist Vicki Peterson? You get The Psycho Sisters. On our July 29 show, Vicki Peterson shares the inside story of the Psycho Sisters debut, *Up On The Chair Beatrice*, and it's a very interesting rock and roll tale. Vicki shares why the group got their name (wearing nightgowns on stage), why it took 22 years to produce this album, and why it sounds like it was made in the 1990s. It's an album full of hooks and quirky lyrics by two sisters-in-law (Peterson is married to John Cowsill, Susan's brother) and we'll play you two tasty nuggets, including the ladies' tribute to Davy Jones. So it's a summer rock and roll extravaganza on the next *Dave White Presents*, Tuesday, July 29 at 7:30 p.m. Eastern, then 7:30 Pacific over-- www.KSAV.org You can pre-record the show at Digital Audio Recording (DAR)-- http://www.dar.fm/faq.php On Wed. July 30, the 90 minute show will be available as a podcast, mp3 download, from itunes, through TEVO and Sticher.com, or on the player at-- www.audioentertainment.org/dwp Have you friended us yet at the *Dave White Presents* Facebook page? http://www.facebook.com/pages/Dave-White-Presents/153177177306 Wes Britton's review of Jim Beviglia's *Counting Down Bruce Springsteen: His 100 Finest Songs* is posted at: http://goo.gl/22JEpu

Dave White Presents

Tue, 15 Jul 2014 07:33:41 -0700

Peter Himmelman and Colleen Rennison Share Music to Travel With on the New *Dave White Presents*! For the past 30 years, Peter Himmelman has been involved in a wide range of musical projects. After a stint with the alternative rock band, Sussman Lawrence, his first solo breakthrough came in 1985 with the video for "Eleventh Confession." Come 2002, he was nominated for an Emmy for the music for the TV series, *Judging Amy*. He also scored the first four seasons of *Bones* and was nominated for a Grammy for his children's album, *My Green Kite*. He's been around long enough to have a greatest hits collection, *The Mission of My Soul: The Best of Peter Himmelman*. On July 15, his latest album, *The Boat That Carries Us* is being released, the same day Peter shares the inside story on *Dave White Presents*. Recorded with music legends Jim Keltner and Lee Sklar, Himmelman's new disc is something of a concept album with an emphasis on travel, whether trains, planes, boats, automobiles, or the creative imagination. Full of thought-provoking lyrics and infectious guitar hooks, *The Boat that Carries Us* is one of the summer's best, and we think you'll agree and want to take Peter Himmelman along with you on your next trip! Tired of hearing about Justin Bieber? Meet Colleen Rennison! While she's been earning TV and film credits in Canada for only a few years, the 25 year old is best known for being the lead singer in the alternative rock band, No Sinner. But now she's stepping out on her own with a critically-acclaimed solo debut, *See the Sky About to Rain*. If you need labels, Rennison is the sort of singer who easily fits into the folk, country, and blues categories, with occasional splashes of R&B, jazz, and Adult Contemporary. In a personable conversation with Wes Britton, Colleen talks about her new collection, which is something of a tribute to a wide range of Canadian songwriters like Joni Mitchell, Leonard Cohen, Neil Young, and Robbie Robertson. After hearing Colleen's music and stories, we wager you too will think you've made a fabulous new musical discovery—the perfect antidote to Mr. Bieber! But the next *DWP* isn't all singer/songwriters! Once again, Dave White chats with silver screen savant Chicago Bill Hanson about a new DVD release. This time around, they discuss the Smithsonian Channel's four-part *Secrets of the Third Reich*. Find out about "Deadly Missions," "The Ghost of U-513," the medical possibilities behind "Hitler's Madness," and the rise and fall of "Hitler's General," Erwin Rommel. So Peter Himmelman, Colleen Rennison, and the Third Reich on the next *Dave White Presents*, Tuesday, July 15, at 7:30 p.m. Eastern, then 7:30 Pacific over-- www.KSAV.org You can pre-record the show at Digital Audio Recording (DAR)-- http://www.dar.fm/faq.php On Wed. July 16, the 90 minute show will be available as a podcast, mp3 download, from itunes, through TEVO and Sticher.com, or on the player at-- www.audioentertainment.org/dwp You can also listen to the show from the Dave White Presents Facebook page: Dave White Presents Dave White Presents Listen To The Latest Program: http://audioentertainment.org/listen.html View on www.facebook.com Preview by Yahoo

Dave White Presents

Mon, 30 Jun 2014 07:41:10 -0700

Rockabilly with Super-Spy Elvis Presley, the Son of Jerry Lee Lewis, and the X-Men too on the July 1 *Dave White Presents*! It doesn't take long for anyone who hears or sees Rockin' Jason D. Williams to think of Jerry Lee Lewis. The reason why is DNA. While it took some time for father and son to meet, the similarities were too obvious to deny. In fact, it's Jason's hands you're hearing and seeing during the piano-pounding sections of the 1989 Dennis Quaid Jerry Lee Lewis biopic, *Great Balls of Fire*. But if you think Williams is just his father's clone, you best believe Williams has his own songs to sing and his own stories to tell. On the July 1 edition of *DWP*, Jason talks about his Dad, his own career, but mostly about his new *Hillbillies and Holy Rollers*. One song we'll play for you from that seriously hot album is "This is Rock and Roll," a number that really sums it up. In fact, you can't get much more rockabilly than recording your album in the original, legendary Sun Records studios where Jerry Lee and all those greats pioneered rock and roll all those years ago. We think you'll especially enjoy this interview because Williams is a gent full of personality and humor. For example, he sings That Old Time Religion" was good enough for the Who and the Stones, so it's good enough for you. Hmm. Now, that's an unusual twist to a Gospel standard-- Speaking of rockabilly humor, Dave White sits down to talk with Andy Rausch about his brand-new satirical novel, *Elvis Presley: CIA Assassin.* What if The King met with Richard Nixon in 1970 and became a secret government operative? Did he fake his death in 1977? Was Presley involved with the Watergate scandal? The Iran hostage crisis? Communicate with aliens? Inquiring minds want to know! After all, what else is an aging rock and roller going to do when he tires of Vegas . . . Shifting gears, we'll also get into *The X-Men: Days of Future Passed*, one of this summer's biggest blockbusters! You'll meet Patrick Meaney, director of a new documentary, *Chris Claremont's X-Men*. If you didn't know, it was Claremont who took a sagging Marvel title about mutants and misfits in 1975 and turned it into the phenomena we know today. How did he do it, especially bucking a system and an editor that didn't always like striking plot turns and character changes? Meany talked with all the "Marvel Bullpen" players who were there and discusses the original "Days of Future Passed," a Chris Claremont creation. It's a story not just about one comic, but how the Marvel Universe itself mutated over the years. What more could you ask? Straight-up rockabilly with Rockin' Jason D. Williams, offbeat humor with secret agent Elvis Presley, and mutants galore on the next *Dave White Presents*, Tuesday, July 1 at 7:30 p.m. Eastern, then 7:30 Pacific over-- www.KSAV.org You can pre-record the show at Digital Audio Recording (DAR)-- http://www.dar.fm/faq.php On Wed. July 2, the 90 minute show will be available as a podcast, mp3 download, from itunes, through TEVO and Sticher.com, or on the player at-- www.audioentertainment.org/dwp Now's an ideal time to Friend us at the Dave White Presents Facebook page as we have tons of great guests in the online radio pipeline: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Dave-White-Presents/153177177306

Dave White Presents

Mon, 16 Jun 2014 09:43:55 -0700

Billy J. Kramer Rocks, Godzilla Stomps on Next *Dave White Presents*! Billy J. Kramer was not only a major participant of the British Invasion, his manager was Brian Epstein, George Martin was his producer, and many of his hits were given to him courtesy of Liverpool buds, John Lennon and Paul McCartney. In fact, it was Lennon who suggested the "J" for the stage name for William Howard Ashton after Billy chose "Kramer" out of a phone book. Then, Lennon/McCartney gave Kramer "Do You Want to Know a Secret?" before the Beatles recorded it, and then "Bad to Me," "I'll Be on My Way," "I Call Your Name," "From a Window," and" "I'll Keep You Satisfied." Billy sang non-Beatle songs as well like the Top 10 hit, "Little Children" and "Trains and Boats and Planes." Flash forward to 2012 and a record Billy calls his "first solo album," *I Won The Fight*. Yes, it's a disc full of songs about the old days with many nods to Brian Epstein. In addition, Billy recorded a Lennon/McCartney tune shelved back in '63 by both the Beatles and Kramer. On top of all that . . . Well, to hear the full story, you'll want to join us on Tuesday, June 17 when Billy J. Kramer is the very special guest on *Dave White Presents*! Yep, we'll go back in time and talk about the Liverpool scene and the hitmaking days of Billy and the Dakotas. In a very in-depth conversation with Wes Britton, Billy will talk John, Paul, George, Ringo, and how *I Won the Fight* came to be. It's such a great, warm album that we'll play two hot numbers from the disc for you with a surprise or two along the way. . . Did you know Godzilla made his screen debut in 1954, exactly 60 years ago? Did you know he—or she—has been in 28 movies since? (Wonder if that tally includes the silly short, *Bambi Meets Godzilla*?) Did you know the name Godzilla comes from two Japanese words combining gorilla and whale, the original concept for the monster? Sure, everyone knows *Godzilla* has made a big-screen comeback this summer, but did you know there's also a hot new novelization of the blockbuster written by noted tie-in author, Greg Cox? On the next *DWP*, Greg returns to our show to talk about all things Godzilla including how he listened to Blue Oyster Cult's "Godzilla" while he wrote the book, his longtime affection for the monster, and why you should read his book as well as enjoy the big-screen spectacular! So Billy J. Kramer meets Godzilla on the next *Dave White Presents*, Tuesday, June 17 at 7:30 p.m. Eastern, then 7:30 Pacific over-- www.KSAV.org You can pre-record the show at Digital Audio Recording (DAR)-- http://www.dar.fm/faq.php On Wed. June 18, the 90 minute show will be available as a podcast, mp3 download, from itunes, through TEVO and Sticher.com, or on the player at-- www.audioentertainment.org/dwp You can also listen to the show from the Dave White Presents Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Dave-White-Presents/153177177306

Dave White Presents

Mon, 2 Jun 2014 09:54:01 -0700

Toto & The Three Stooges Highlight the next *Dave White Presents*! Over the past 35 years, Toto's mega hits have included songs like "Hold The Line," "Rosanna," and "Africa." They've sold over 35 million records including the wildly successful *Toto IV* and *The Seventh One*. Without question, Toto has consistently lived up to the Latin meaning of their band name—"all encompassing." On the Tuesday, June 3rd edition of *DWP*, Toto founding member, singer, keyboardist, and songwriter David Paich joins Wes Britton in an in-depth conversation about those 35 years that began with a band of high school buddies who achieved much more than their wildest dreams. Hear the inside story behind the changing line-ups, how the hits were made, and the behind-the-scenes stories of Toto's hot new DVD, *35th Anniversary Tour - Live in Poland*. It's a 2 hour concert demonstrating Toto's range from heavy, guitar crunchin' rock, power ballads, jazzy syncopation, to Progressive rock. Yep, you'll hear a few samples of Toto live and we're sure you'll want more! After all that rockin', we thought we'd offer you a comedy classic from the *DWP* archives. In case you missed it first time around, Dave White encores his conversation with David J. Hogan, author of *The Three Stooges FAQ: Everything Left to Know About the Eye-Poking, Face-Slapping, Head-Thumping Geniuses*. It's a book that digs into the history of all those Columbia shorts starring Larry, Curly, Moe, as well as Shemp, Joe, and the other Joe. Learn about the historical contexts of the films, the behind-the-scenes techniques, and the relationships of a team who've kept us laughing since 1930. How can you not enjoy this one? So hot hits from Toto and old-time yucks from the Three Stooges next Tuesday, June 3rd at 7:30 p.m. Eastern, then 7:30 Pacific over-- www.KSAV.org You can pre-record the show at Digital Audio Recording (DAR)-- http://www.dar.fm/faq.php On Wed. June 4, the 90 minute show will be available as a podcast, mp3 download, from itunes, through TEVO and Sticher.com, or on the player at-- www.audioentertainment.org/dwp You can also listen to the show from the *Dave White Presents* Facebook page—friend us at-- http://www.facebook.com/pages/Dave-White-Presents/153177177306 Wes Britton's review of Toto's *35th Anniversary Tour—Live in Poland* is up at: http://blogcritics.org/music-dvd-review-toto-35th-anniversary-tour-live-in-poland/

Dave White Presents

Mon, 19 May 2014 20:20:54 -0700

John Mayall and Drivin N Cryin Rock on the Next *Dave White Presents*! Back when John Mayall was the "Godfather of British Blues," his ever-changing Bluesbreakers included the likes of Eric Clapton, Peter Green, Mick Taylor, John McVie, and Jack Bruce. That just scratches the surface of a notable rotating cast of players. Then, in 1969 Mayall moved to LA and began working with American musicians to produce a more acoustic jazz/rock fusion. Thereafter, he not only worked with guitarists like Coco Montoya and Sonny Landreth, his albums featured luminaries like Buddy Guy, Mavis Staples, Albert Collins, and Mick Taylor. In 2013, Mayall turned eighty and showed no signs of slowing down. In fact, his 58th album, *A Special Life*, has just come out and he'll tell you all about it on the next *Dave White Presents*! On our May 20 show, we'll go back in time to find out why so many British players came through the "Bluesbreakers" school, how the music John played back then influenced *A Special Life*, what inspired the new songs on the album, and why he chose to rework some old nuggets with his new band. We feel more than honored to have this venerable and highly influential bandleader, songwriter, singer, and musician on *Dave White Presents* and know you'll be knocked out by two of the new songs we'll play for you. How do you define the music of Drivin N Cryin? Judging from the last four EPs they've released the past few years, pigeon-holing the band just isn't possible. *Songs From The Laundromat*, for example, was what Southern boogie is all about. *Songs About Cars, Space and The Ramones* showed off their punk chops, and *Songs From The Psychedelic Time Clock* took listeners back to the glorious days of '60s garage rock. Now, *Songs for the Turntable* completes the cycle with a decided nod to rockin' Americana drawing from the band's Atlanta roots. On the next DWP, songwriter/vocalist Kevn Kinney shares the history of the band, why they decided to release a series of EPs rather than taking two years to make a full album, and what listeners can expect on *Songs for the Turntable*. Yep, we'll play you a few samples to whet your appetite. Then, Dave White takes you back to old-time movies with Silver Screen Savant, "Chicago Bill" Hansen. In this new edition of their recurring series of movie reviews, Dave and Bill take a look at new releases of two films. The thriller *The Strange Woman* (1946) stars Hedy Lamarr, George Sanders, and Louis Hayward. *Hollow Triumph* (1948) is a noir nugget starring Paul Henreid and Joan Bennett. Should you add them to your summer viewing list? Find out on the next *Dave White Presents*, Tuesday, May 20 at 7:30 p.m. Eastern, then 7:30 Pacific over-- www.KSAV.org You can pre-record the show at Digital Audio Recording (DAR)-- http://www.dar.fm/faq.php On Wed. May 21, the 90 minute show will be available as a podcast, mp3 download, from itunes, through TEVO and Sticher.com, or on the player at-- www.audioentertainment.org/dwp You can also listen to the show from the Dave White Presents Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Dave-White-Presents/153177177306 Read Wes Britton's review of John Mayall's *A Special Life* at— http://blogcritics.org/music-review-john-mayall-a-special-life/

Dave White Presents

Mon, 5 May 2014 07:57:53 -0700

Bill Medley talks The Righteous Brothers and Luke Moran discusses *Boys Of Abu Ghraib* on the Next *Dave White Presents*! From 1962 to 1968, Bill Medley and Bobby Hatfield were The Righteous Brothers, best-loved for their hits like "Unchained Melody," "(You're My) Soul and Inspiration," and especially "You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin'," still the most played song in radio history. 1974's "Rock and Roll Heaven" was their last chart success as a duo. Medley went on to a fruitful solo career, including 1987's duet with Jennifer Warnes, "(I've Had) The Time of My Life" from the soundtrack for *Dirty Dancing*. And that's only a small part of the story. On Tuesday, May 6, Bill Medley comes to *Dave White Presents* to talk about his life and career as captured in his new memoir, *The Time of My Life*. In a lengthy, warm, and in-depth conversation with Wes Britton, Bill talks about how it all began and how he was not only one of the singers in the Righteous Brothers, but also a song composer and producer as well. Bill will tell you stories about how the hits were made, his time with Phil Spector, about his friendship with Elvis and how Frank Sinatra gave him voice lessons in Las Vegas. He has much to say about Bobby Hatfield and why the pair had a series of break-ups. Medley poignantly describes the night when Medley himself discovered his partner dead in a hotel room in Kalamazoo, Michigan, just hours before the pair were to perform. It's hard to imagine a more special interview for *DWP*, and we're extremely proud and honored to have Bill Medley join us. But this show is really a double feature! This March, *Boys Of Abu Ghraib* was released as a major motion picture written, directed, produced, and starring Luke Moran. Moran plays soldier Jack Farmer who gets caught up in the actual Abu Ghraib torture and prisoner abuse in 2003 and 2004. Also starring Sean Astin, Scott Patterson, and Omid Abtahi, the film is the story of how and why small-town American soldiers found themselves shocking the world. On Tuesday's *DWP*, Luke Moran will tell you about the movie's plot, its message, and what makes this film a different type of war story. You'll hear insights into what soldiers experienced in Iraq and how it affected them. It's a drama that should resonate with anyone who knows someone in uniform. So it's Bill Medley and Luke Moran on Tuesday, May 6 at 7:30 p.m. Eastern, then 7:30 Pacific over-- www.KSAV.org You can pre-record the show at Digital Audio Recording (DAR)-- http://www.dar.fm/faq.php On Wed. May 7, the 90 minute show will be available as a podcast, mp3 download, from itunes, through TEVO and Sticher.com, or on the player at-- www.audioentertainment.org/dwp You can also listen to the show from the Dave White Presents Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Dave-White-Presents/153177177306

Dave White Presents

Mon, 21 Apr 2014 09:01:43 -0700

Ian Whitcomb, Bulldog Drummond, and a Book Oprah Really Likes on the Next *Dave White Presents*! In 1965, Ian Whitcomb's Top 10 hit, "You Turn Me on," made him a bona fide star of the British Invasion. He appeared on shows like *Shindig* and *American Bandstand* and performed with The Beach Boys, The Rolling Stones, and The Kinks. Since then, he's been a versatile renaissance man, an entertainer, singer, songwriter, author, record producer, and actor. A noted expert of the music of the '20s and '30s, he's credited with renewing interest in the ukulele. Now, Ian's acting work includes playing the title role in a new radio dramatization of the classic action hero, Hugh "Bulldog" Drummond. Bulldog, of course, was created by novelist H. C. McNeile in 1920. The character not only went on to feature in a series of original novels and sequels until 1983, Alfred Hitchcock wasn't the only film director to dip into the Bulldog Drummond well (as in *The Man Who Knew Too Much*). From 1922 to 1969, few years went by without a Bulldog Adventure on the large or small screen. In 24 films, Drummond was played by the likes of Ronald Coleman, Ralph Richardson, Ray Milland, John Howard, Walter Pidgeon, and Richard Johnson. Without question, Drummond was a major influence on Ian Fleming and one Mr. Bond, James Bond. Bulldog Drummond was also a radio star, but he never sounded better than in the new *Bulldog Drummond: A Full Cast Audio Adventure* starring Ian Whitcomb. Running over five hours with period music, sound effects, and produced to emulate the flavor of Old Time Radio, this is the *Bulldog Drummond* for a new generation. On Tues. April 22, *Dave White Presents* will explore all things Drummond with two special guests. First, Ian Whitcomb stops by to talk about his musical career, his love of old-fashioned songs, and why he suggested that *Bulldog Drummond* be brought to life anew. Then, we'll talk with Roger Rittner, the scriptwriter and producer of the project who'll describe how he shaped the sonic soundscape of the first of a new exciting series. Speaking of writer/producers, that's what Emmy and Peabody award winner Richard Kramer did for TV classics like *Thirtysomething*, *Family*, and *My So-Called Life*. His highly praised debut novel, *These Things Happen*, was nominated for a Lambda Literary Award in 2012. Now, Oprah Winfrey has purchased the rights for a HBO movie based on the book. In an engaging conversation with Dave White, Kramer gives you the inside track on what the movie promises to be and we're sure you'll be adding *These Things Happen* to your reading list. So we'll turn you on with Ian Whitcomb, Bulldog Drummond, and a book Oprah really likes on the next *Dave White Presents*, Tuesday, April 22 at 7:30 p.m. Eastern, then 7:30 Pacific over-- www.KSAV.org You can pre-record the show at Digital Audio Recording (DAR)-- http://www.dar.fm/faq.php On Wed. April 23, the 90 minute show will be available as a podcast, mp3 download, from itunes, through TEVO and Sticher.com, or on the player at-- www.audioentertainment.org/dwp You can also listen to the show from the *Dave White Presents Facebook page*: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Dave-White-Presents/153177177306

Dave White Presents

Mon, 7 Apr 2014 10:15:14 -0700

Dave Mason & More *Star Trek* Highlight the Next *Dave White Presents*! Back in 1967, multi-instrumentalist Dave Mason came to prominence as a founding member of the ground-breaking band, Traffic. Along with bandmates Steve Winwood, Jim Capaldi, and Chris Wood, Mason penned some of the most memorable songs of the late '60s like "You can All Join In," "Hole in My Shoe," and a hit for Joe Cocker, "Feelin Alright." After his Traffic days, his solo hits included “We Just Disagree” and “Only You Know and I Know." Through the years, he's worked with the likes of Jimi Hendrix, the Rolling Stones, George Harrison, Delaney & Bonnie, Graham Nash, Paul McCartney, Joe Walsh, and Fleetwood Mac. On Tues. April 8, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee comes to *Dave White Presents* to talk about his upcoming album, *Future's Past*. It's a look back to his past, alright, with re-workings of Traffic hits like "Dear Mr. Fantasy." Other revised nuggets include "World in Change," "Sad and Deep as You," and, well, you'll just have to join us to find out the inside story to *Future's Past* and what's going on with Dave's current band, Traffic Jam. If you heard our last outing, you'll recall Wes Britton sat down with *Star Trek*'s Walter Koenig (Checov) and Marc Cushman, author of the *These Are the Voyages* book series. In a DWP first, Cushman moves over to the interviewer chair to talk with award-winning writer John D.F. Black. The conversation covers John's remarkable career, spanning five decades, from the first *Star Trek* (as a writer/producer) to *Hawaii Five-O* (as a writer and story consultant) to the first *Shaft* feature film (as screenplay). For this conversation, John is joined by his wife Mary, who first worked for him as his Assistant on *Star Trek* in 1966. So both the Blacks will share the stories of a legendary WGA award-winning writer (*Mr. Novak*), Edgar Allen Poe award-winning writer (the TV movie *Thief*), Hugo award nominated writer (the *Star Trek* episode "The Naked Time"), and Emmy nominated writer (*Combat!*). So you'll be feelin' alright when you trek with us on the next *Dave White Presents*, Tuesday, April 8 at 7:30 p.m. Eastern, then 7:30 Pacific over-- www.KSAV.org You can pre-record the show at Digital Audio Recording (DAR)-- http://www.dar.fm/faq.php On Wed. April 9, the 90 minute show will be available as a podcast, mp3 download, from itunes, through TEVO and Sticher.com, or on the player at-- www.audioentertainment.org/dwp You can also listen to the show from the Dave White Presents Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Dave-White-Presents/153177177306

Dave White Presents

Mon, 24 Mar 2014 13:48:38 -0700

Star Trekking with Walter Koenig, The Allman Brothers, and the Final Films of Hollywood's Greatest Directors on the Next *Dave White Presents*! Among the new faces on the second season of *Star Trek* was a young ensign named Pavel Chekov, played by Russian-American actor Walter Koenig. You remember Chekov—the one with the bad Monkees wig, the screams, and the claims that pretty much every cultural innovation occurred in Russia. But, as chronicled in author Marc Cushman's *These Are the Voyages- The True History of Star Trek: The Original Series, Season Two*, Chekov wasn't the only change in the series. On March 25, DWP digs into the story of *Star Trek's* second year when both Marc Cushman and Walter Koenig join together to take you behind-the-scenes of a legendary time. Even the most knowledgeable fans will likely hear new surprises as Marc discusses the role of producers Gene Coon and D.C. Fontana and why his book has more information on how all the episodes were created than any previous history. And, even though Walter has been answering fan questions for years at all those cons, you should expect stories you've not heard before as well! For example, Walter shares how he looked over the scripts to see if he was still in the show and why he didn't have a contract, how *Star Trek* has impacted his family, how he felt going to Russia at the invitation of *Babylon 5* fans, and why he thinks you should buy Marc's book! After all these years, even a major participant in the legend learned many things he didn't know— In 1971, the Allman Brothers Band hit the big-time with their classic *At the Fillmore* live double-album. Back then, the group was led by virtuoso guitarist Duane Allman along with his brother Gregg (vocals, organ), Dickey Betts (lead guitar, vocals), Berry Oakley (bass), and dual drummers Butch Trucks and Jai Johanny "Jaimoe" Johanson. Within a year, both Duane and Berry had died. The ABB re-grouped and had their most popular success in 1973 with "Ramblin' Man." After that, the institution of the Allman Brothers Band went through so many twists and turns that the full story is a very complex saga indeed. Ironically, we know now that 2014 is the last year of the ABB, so Alan Paul's *ONE WAY OUT: THE INSIDE STORY OF THE ALLMAN BROTHERS* is the perfect time for all the participants of the group to tell their own story. *One Way Out* is just that—over 60 musicians, managers, roadies, and sisters share their perspectives about how it all unfolded. Paul tells you what his book does that none has offered before in an in-depth and often surprising interview with Wes Britton. It all goes back to the vision of Duane Allman, and we'll play some musical samples to remind you why Duane remained an important influence on his group, even four decades after his passing. It was just a few months back when producer and film critic Nat Segalof came to DWP to discuss his book, *STIRLING SILLIPHANT: THE FINGERS OF GOD*. On our next show, Nat returns, this time to discuss even more Hollywood directors, *Final Cuts: The Last Films Of 50 Great Directors*. Drawing from access to private papers, production records, never-before-published interviews, and specialized archives, *Final Cuts* is intriguing readers by who was featured and who wasn't in his book. Nat and Dave White talk about how the directors were chosen and discuss the final films of folks like Robert Altman, Alfred Hitchcock, Fred Zinneman, and Sidney Lumet among others. This is one conversation for you to compare your own ideas with those of two very knowledgeable film buffs— So it's variety entertainment again with a TV classic, a powerhouse rock institution, and a look back to memorable movies on the next *Dave White Presents*, Tuesday, March 25 at 7:30 p.m. Eastern, then 7:30 Pacific over-- www.KSAV.org You can pre-record the show at Digital Audio Recording (DAR)-- http://www.dar.fm/faq.php On Wed. March 26, the 90 minute show will be available as a podcast, mp3 download, from itunes, through TEVO and Sticher.com, or on the player at-- www.audioentertainment.org/dwp You can also listen to the show from the Dave White Presents Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Dave-White-Presents/153177177306

Dave White Presents

Mon, 10 Mar 2014 10:31:51 -0700

Inside *Intelligence*, Chess Records, and More Movie Reviews on *Dave White Presents*! On Jan. 7, 2014, CBS debuted a new hit show, *Intelligence*. It features Gabriel Vaughn (Josh Holloway), an ex-Delta Force operative implanted with a chip that allows him to access the global information grid. It's the newest contribution to the "Spy-Fi" genre. For example, *Intelligence* stars veterans from other such shows like *Fringe* which also cast Lance Reddick as an espionage supervisor. On *Star Trek: Enterprise*, John Billingsley played Doctor Phlox; on *Intelligence*, he's Shenendoah Cassidy, the neuroscientist who created the chip. Perhaps you've heard *Intelligence* was inspired by John Dixon's novel called *Phoenix Island*. But you probably don't know how Dixon's concept, very different from what we see on Monday nights, morphed into *Intelligence*. On Tues. March 11, John Dixon tells the full story on *Dave White Presents*. It's the story of how his novel developed based on news headlines about controversial offshore boot camps for young offenders and how Hollywood tinkered with the idea of making a movie of the book. But as new ideas were thrown into the mix, well, *Intelligence* moved quite a distance from its inspiration. We promise, this is a fascinating conversation about a book, a TV show, and the man who started it all. There aren't many of the original Chicago bluesman from the legendary Chess Records still around. One who worked with all the giants—Muddy Waters, Elmore James, Little Walter, Howlin'Wolf—is Bobby Rush, who isn't exactly a household name. That's because, as Bobby tells Wes Britton on the next DWP, he didn't realize the importance of making records back in the day. He could make better money on the road. In fact, one of the friends he made back then was Dr. John, but the two never recorded together—until now. This April, Bobby, Dr. John, and Blinddog Smokin' are releasing *Decisions*, a gumbo of blues, funk, soul, and R&B with a message. As you can imagine, Bobby has many, many stories to tell about Chess Records, life on the "Chitlin' Circuit," Dr. John and, of course, the new album. We'll play you two samples including the very hot "Another Murder in New Orleans." This is some amazing music, folks. Rounding off the show, "Chicago Bill" Hansen joins Dave White again for their newest batch of movie reviews. This time around, they have two features they recommend including the Smithsonian Channel documentary, *White House Revealed*, which gives insight into the staff (ushers, housekeepers, chefs etc) who make the White House a home for the president. On a very different note, they also share why they like *Bloodlust*, a corny but fun 1959 film which cast Robert Reed in his first movie role. So the old and the new, the classic and the corny on the next *Dave White Presents*, Tuesday, March 11 at 7:30 p.m. Eastern, then 7:30 Pacific over-- www.KSAV.org You can pre-record the show at Digital Audio Recording (DAR)-- http://www.dar.fm/faq.php On Wed. March 12, the 90 minute show will be available as a podcast, mp3 download, from itunes, through TEVO and Sticher.com, or on the player at-- www.audioentertainment.org/dwp You can also listen to the show from the Dave White Presents Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Dave-White-Presents/153177177306

Dave White Presents

Mon, 24 Feb 2014 10:42:11 -0800

Remembering *The Waltons*, the Roots of Rock Drumming (Part 2), and the Art of Comedy Writing on the Next *Dave White Presents*! Back in 1971, Mary McDonough hit the Hollywood jackpot when she was cast for her first acting role as 10 year old Erin Walton. She spent the next 10 years playing Erin on *The Waltons* as well as in all those reunion movies to follow. No wonder her memoir is titled *Lessons from the Mountain: What I Learned from Erin Walton*. On Tues., Feb. 25, Mary remembers those years and much more when she joins Wes Britton for a warm and affectionate return to Walton's Mountain and all those lessons she learned. She talks about growing up starring in a show set during the Great Depression, how her character evolved, as well as her memories of Richard Thomas, Michael Learned, and the late Ralph Waite (who sadly passed away two days after this interview was recorded.) She will bring you up to date on the actual Hamner family, the folks on whom the Waltons were based. She'll also tell you about her other roles, as in *The New Adventures of Old Christine*, her battles with Lupus, and her appearances before Congress to champion women's health issues. Next, on our last exciting episode, we offered part one of our conversation with Journey's Steve Smith and Royal Crown Revue's Daniel Glass discussing their new book, *The Roots of Rock Drumming*. *Roots* is a collection of interviews with 22 of the pioneers of rock stickmen, which means Steve and Daniel had so many stories to share about how it all began, we couldn't get them all in on one show! In part two, hear about how country drummers added rhythms by beating on boxes and how musicians schooled in jazz created the beats that changed a generation. Then, dipping into the DWP archives, we decided to offer an encore of our June 20, 2012 conversation with comedy writer David Misch (*Mork and Mindy*, *SNL*, *Duckman.*) A writer, creator, and producer for programs on NBC, CBS, ABC, HBO, not to mention *The Muppets Take Manhattan*, it's no surprise Dave's funny book, *Funny: The Book* took a humorous and historic look at what made and makes American's laugh. So two funny Daves—Mr. Misch and Mr. White—had a great time talking about the art of comedy writing back in 2012 and you too can share the laughs a second time on the next *Dave White Presents*, Tuesday, Feb. 25 at 7:30 p.m. Eastern, then 7:30 Pacific over-- www.KSAV.org You can pre-record the show at Digital Audio Recording (DAR)-- http://www.dar.fm/faq.php On Wed. Feb. 28, the 90 minute show will be available as a podcast, mp3 download, from itunes, through TEVO and Sticher.com, or on the player at-- www.audioentertainment.org/dwp You can also listen to the show from the Dave White Presents Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Dave-White-Presents/153177177306

Dave White Presents

Mon, 10 Feb 2014 10:59:36 -0800

Classic Hollywood Screenwriting, the Roots of Rock Drumming, and Old School Blues Guitar on the Next *Dave White Presents*! You might not know the name Stirling Silliphant, but you've seen his work. He was screenwriter for 47 films such as *In the Heat of the Night* (for which he won an Oscar), *Telefon*, *The Poseidon Adventure*, and *The Towering Inferno*. His TV work included scripts for *Route 66*, *The Naked City*, *Perry Mason*, *Playhouse 90*, and *Alfred Hitchcock Presents*. He also created series like the James Franciscus hit, *Longstreet*. Among his close friends was one martial arts wiz named Bruce Lee. What was the secret to Silliphant's long success? According to Nat Segaloff, author of the new *Stirling Silliphant: The Fingers of God*, one answer was Silliphant's ability to create memorable characters. But there's more to the story. On the Feb. 11 edition of *Dave White Presents*, Segaloff will probe the career of Silliphant and share behind-the-scenes stories about the high points of Silliphant's work, most notably how *In the Heat of the Night* became a ground-breaking film in 1967. Speaking of ground-breaking, there was once a time when rock drummers didn't think of themselves as rock drummers. That's because, in the early days, many musicians hadn't even heard the term "rock." They were schooled in jazz, country, or just thought of themselves as musicians with no limits as to the genres they played. Exploring these formative years, past DWP guest Daniel Glass (Royal Crown Revue, *The Century Project*) and co-author Steve Smith (Journey, Montrose) interviewed 22 fellow drummers in *The Roots of Rock Drumming*, a new book and DVD. Among the founding fathers of rock represented in their book are legends like Earl Palmer, Hal Blaine, Sandy Nelson, Dick Richards (Bill Haley's Comets), Buddy Harman (Nashville A-Team), Jerry Allison (Buddy Holly), Bernard Purdie, and Jim Keltner. In the first of a two-part conversation with Wes Britton, Dan and Steve go back in time to talk about many of these stickmen and the role drums played in merging jazz, blues, and country into styles we all know well now, but were fresh and innovative back in the '50s and early '60s. In fact, Dan and Steve had so many insights and revelations to share that we decided to make this interview a special feature and present it over two shows. Trust us—this is a rock and roll education full of surprises and musical nuggets you won't want to miss! Getting even more Old School, guitar virtuoso Mark T. Small takes you into the small club vibe in his hot new CD, *Smokin' Blues*. Using six different styles including both finger and flack pickin', Small's extraordinary fast, fast fingers dazzle fans with acoustic energy playing the grooves of Blind Boy Fuller, Tampa Red, Charley Patton, Rev. Gary Davis and post-war icons John Lee Hooker, Howlin’ Wolf, and Elmore James. But Mark isn't just playing old standards the old-fashioned way—every song has his unique interpretation especially crafted to keep audiences hooked on what they're hearing by one man and one guitar all alone on the stage. But don't take our word for it—we'll play you two samples from *Smokin Blues* on the next DWP when the very personable Mark T. Small talks about his art and career, and we're very, very sure you'll want more! Just wait till you hear "Railroad Blues" . . . So classic scriptwriting, Old School drumming, and amazing guitar work on the next *Dave White Presents*, Tuesday, Feb. 11 at 7:30 p.m. Eastern, then 7:30 Pacific over-- www.KSAV.org You can pre-record the show at Digital Audio Recording (DAR)-- http://www.dar.fm/faq.php On Wed. Feb. 12, the 90 minute show will be available as a podcast, mp3 download, from itunes, through TEVO and Sticher.com, or on the player at-- www.audioentertainment.org/dwp You can also listen to the show from the Dave White Presents Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Dave-White-Presents/153177177306

Dave White Presents

Mon, 27 Jan 2014 08:53:38 -0800

TV Retro with June Lockhart, Jon Provost, and a Bob Hope Gag Writer on the next *Dave White Presents*! If you know '60s TV, you certainly remember June Lockhart. After all, she was a TV Mom on both *Lassie* (1959-1964) and then *Lost in Space*(1965-1968) before starring in two seasons of *Petticoat Junction* (1968-1970). But those are only her three most famous roles. In fact, June Lockhart has been in show business for 80 years now. Yes, 80 years. She first hit the stage with her parents in 1925 at the age of 8. She made her movie debut in a 1938 version of *A Christmas Carol* and was the first actress to win a Tony for Outstanding Performance by a Newcomer in 1948. After her run on hit series in the '60s, she's been a regular on *General Hospital* and now guests on shows like *Cold Case* and *Grey's Anatomy*. It's no wonder she has 2 stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame! So, when June joins Wes Britton for a lively and insightful conversation on the next DWP, you can bet the interview is chock-full of anecdotes that will take you behind the scenes of some memorable TV moments. But that's not all! Last October, NASA presented June Lockhart with their Exceptional Public Achievement Medal for outstanding talent for inspiring the public about space exploration. We'll tell you why and share the story of how June heard one of the songs her father wrote broadcast from space! In short, this is one interview no TV fan or space devotee should miss! Now, when we say the next DWP goes retro, we mean that in more than one way. Looking over our archives, we realized we had some vintage features many newer listeners might have missed first time around. In honor of June Lockhart joining us, we went back to an interview Wes Britton conducted live with Jon Provost at the Mid-Atlantic Nostalgia Convention first aired back in Oct. 2008. In one of our very early shows, Jon was plugging his new book, *Timmy's in the Well*. For our next show, we thought it would be fun for listeners to compare June and Jon's *Lassie* memories, and we don't mean shaggy dog stories! Well, we sort of do . . . Want more? O.K.—we've long thought Dave White's May 2009 interview with gag writer Bob Mills was one of the most entertaining conversations we've ever offered. Why? Well, describing Bob's book, *THE LAUGH MAKERS: A Behind-the-Scenes Tribute to Bob Hope's Incredible Gag Writers*, past DWP guest Shelley Berman said "At long last, a book that pays homage to television's unsung heroes -- those wit wizards who face a blank page every day and somehow manage to create something John Barrymore claimed was more difficult than dying: laughter. In his book, Bob Mills not only keeps the reader laughing, but --like a comedic Houdini revealing his secrets --shows us how it's done. *The Laugh Makers* is a must-read for anyone even thinking about a career in comedy." Find out what Shelley was talking about when Bob Mills returns for a long overdue encore on DWP! So TV Mom June Lockhart, one of her TV kids, and an engaging look into writing jokes for TV on the next *Dave White Presents*, Tuesday, Jan. 28 at 7:30 p.m. Eastern, then 7:30 Pacific over-- www.KSAV.org You can pre-record the show at Digital Audio Recording (DAR)-- http://www.dar.fm/faq.php On Wed. Jan. 29, the 90 minute show will be available as a podcast, mp3 download, from itunes, through TEVO and Sticher.com, or on the player at-- www.audioentertainment.org/dwp You can also listen to the show from the Dave White Presents Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Dave-White-Presents/153177177306

Dave White Presents

Mon, 13 Jan 2014 15:33:38 -0800

The Everly Brothers, The Chapin Sisters, Mad Magazine, and Elvis's Favorite Director on the Next *Dave White Presents*! From 1957 on, The Everly Brothers were influential harmonizers of rockabilly hits like "Bye Bye Love," "Cathy's Clown," "Till I Kissed You," "When Will I Be Loved," and "All I Have to do is Dream." An indication of their importance was seen last year when three different tribute albums were released with new versions of the songs of Don and Phil Everly, all issued before Phil's untimely death on Jan. 3, 2014. One of these tributes, *A Date With The Everyly Brothers*, was recorded by the Chapin Sisters in their attempt to capture the spirit and flavor of the songs they've loved for a lifetime. Abigail and Lily Chapin (daughters of folksinger Tom and nieces of the late, great Harry Chapin) are no slouches as sibling harmonizers themselves. They also know how to craft their own interpretations of the classics. You'll hear their takes on two Everly tunes and some good stories on the Next *Dave White Presents* when Lily Chapin stops by to talk about their new album. As you'll hear, *A Date With The Everly Brothers* started out as an attempt to simply learn from the masters, but it turned out to be so much more. In 1932, Norman Taurog became the youngest director to win an Academy Award. That title still holds. he directed 180 films starring everyone from Maurice Chevalier and Carole Lombard, to W.C. Fields and Bing Crosby, to Mickey Rooney and Spencer Tracy (who won an Oscar for his performance as Father Flanagan in Taurog’s *Boys Town*), to Judy Garland, Mario Lanza, Cary Grant, six movies with Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis, and his nine films with Elvis Presley. To explore the life and career of Norman Taurog, you can't do better than author, editor, director, and producer Michael Hoey who worked closely with Taurog during the last six years and eight films of his career. So Hoey's *Elvis' Favorite Director: The Amazing 52-Year Career of Norman Taurog* is more than your typical film biography. It's full of first-hand memories of Taurog, Elvis, and other filmmakers told by a man who was there. Get an insider's peek into this anecdote-filled book when Hoey joins Dave White to remember movies like *Blue Hawaii* and *Live a Little, Love a Little*. What, me worry?" It all began in 1952 when *EC Comics* publisher Bill Gaines and editor Harvey Kurtzman launched *Mad* as a comic book. Then came 1956 and things changed dramatically when editor Al Feldstein took the helm. Until he retired in 1984, it was Felstein who converted the comic into a magazine, hired and nurtured the "Usual Gang of Idiots" like Don Martin, Sergio Aragones, and Mort Drucker, and made Alfred E. Neuman a national icon. Now, *Feldstein: The Mad Life and Fantastic Art of Al Feldstein!* by Grant Geissman is a spectacular coffetable tribute to Feldstein. It includes 400 plus over-sized pages of comic art, comic covers, photos, and the story of the man who was there from the days when comics were just beginning their cultural influence. On the next *Dave White Presents*, Geissman joins Wes Britton to remember the days when comic books were seen as moral threats to America's youth, explains why *Mad* was more than the sum of its parts, and why Al Feldstein deserves an important place in our pop culture history! How's that for variety? Rockabilly, classic films, and classic humor on the next *Dave White Presents*, Tuesday, Jan. 14 at 7:30 p.m. Eastern, then 7:30 Pacific over-- www.KSAV.org You can pre-record the show at Digital Audio Recording (DAR)-- http://www.dar.fm/faq.php On Wed. Jan. 15, the 90 minute show will be available as a podcast, mp3 download, from itunes, through TEVO and Sticher.com, or on the player at-- www.audioentertainment.org/dwp You can also listen to the show from the Dave White Presents Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Dave-White-Presents/153177177306 Read Wes Britton's review of *Feldstein: The Mad Life and Fantastic Art of Al Feldstein!* by Grant Geissman at: http://blogcritics.org/book-review-feldstein-the-mad-life-and-fantastic-art-of-al-feldstein-by-grant-geissman/

Dave White Presents

Tue, 31 Dec 2013 06:17:31 -0800

*Bewitched*, The Unknown Comic, and Musical Parodies Ring in the New Year on *Dave White Presents*! Unlike other Hollywood personalities, Erin Murphy didn't have to struggle for years to get into show biz. She was just 11 months old when she starred in her first commercial, and then shared the spotlight with Ronald Reagan for Borateem. Not yet two years old, Erin was then cast as Tabitha Stephens in ABC's *Bewitched* where she had fun turning boys into frogs, playing piano like a maestro, and skating like an Olympic pro. After eight seasons, 23 Emmy nominations, and 254 episodes, *Bewitched* left the air and Erin Murphy was a bona fide child star. Still, she turned down a role on *The Waltons* to go to Girl Scout camp! On New Year's Eve, Erin joins Wes Britton to talk about the 50th Anniversary of *Bewitched* and her involvement with the DVD release of the full series. In addition, she'll tell you what she has been doing since *Bewitched* and what she thought of the movie based on the show. Why does her website headline her as a "host/correspondent"? Did you know her real-life husband is named Darren? The career of comic Murray Langston is a very different story. It started when he did an impression of a fork on *Rowan and Martin's Laugh-In* and continued when he became a recurring performer on *The Sonny and Cher Comedy Hour* for over 100 episodes. Then, embarrassed by producer Chuck Barris' invitation to appear on his *Gong Show*, Langston put a bag over his head, and a whole new career as "The Unknown Comic" began. Of course, these highlights are only the tip of the iceberg for a man who's known and worked with the likes of Dave Letterman, Debra Winger, Redd Fox, Joan Rivers, Jim Carrey, and Ruth Buzzi. Murray has many stories to tell about his life in show biz, and they're all collected in his new memoir, *Journey Through the Unknown*. On the next DWP, Murray will tell you what you can expect in *Journey* and share some of his favorite anecdotes. For example, how do you think Cher reacted when Langston laid a wolfman hand on her shoulder in her dressing room? On one of our past broadcasts, Phil Margo of The Tokens stopped by to talk about his group's classic hits including "The Lion Sleeps Tonight." Now, parody singer / songwriter Max De Groot has a new version of the song and it's a very different rendition. It's one of three comedy songs we'll play when Max joins Dave White to talk about comedy music and the art of parody writing. Do you think Dave might pick up a few pointers in the conversation? So ring in the New Year with *Bewitched*, "The Unknown Comic," and parody songs on the next *Dave White Presents*, Tuesday, December. 31 at 7:30 p.m. Eastern, then 7:30 Pacific over-- www.KSAV.org If you're planning to be out for the evening, you can pre-record the show at Digital Audio Recording (DAR)-- http://www.dar.fm/faq.php On New Year's Day, the 90 minute show will become available as a podcast, mp3 download, from itunes, through TEVO and Sticher.com, or on the player at-- www.audioentertainment.org/dwp You can also listen to the show from the Dave White Presents Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Dave-White-Presents/153177177306

Dave White Presents

Mon, 16 Dec 2013 10:29:48 -0800

Rip Taylor and Judy Tenuta highlight a "Dave White Presents" Holiday Comedy Spectacular! Well known for his handlebar mustache and famous toupee, Rip Taylor—"The King of Confetti—certainly deserves his star on Hollywood Boulevard. in a career that has spanned over 40 years, he's headlined in Las Vegas, appeared on hundreds of television shows, and acted in feature films including *Indecent Proposal* and the *Jackass* series. On Tuesday, Dec. 17, Rip joins Wes Britton in a rapid-fire joke fest as he talks about how it all began, about becoming the "Crying Comedian" on *Ed Sullivan*, when he began his confetti shtick, and of course his numerous game show gigs on *Hollywood Squares*, *The Gong Show*, and *The $1.98 Beauty Show*. He tells many a story about the celebs he's known and worked with, and you'll be rolling on the floor when you hear them. For example, when Rip told a famous actress that a certain Tuesday would be Passover, she replied she didn't do game shows! "You can't make this stuff up," Rip says many times, and proves it as we go down his unique memory lane! Things are just as wild when "The Love Goddess," the "Petite Flower," the "Princess of Panty Shields," the "Aphrodite of the accordion"—of course the Grammy winning Judy Tenuta—also joins Wes Britton to talk about her career and her new book, *Full Frontal Tenudity*. What should you expect from the first female stand-up to win the "Best Female Comedienne" at The American Comedy Awards an founded her own religion, "Judyism"? Well, reading excerpts from her book and playing her trademark accordion for you, Judy also talks about her "The Vagina Monologues" and "Menopause the Musical" and some new movies, but to reveal much else would be spoilers! "It could happen!" And, since we want you to have a Holly Jolly Christmas, we threw in one amateur comedian to spice up the proceedings. That would be, ah, er, Mr. Dave White himself with his stockings full of his usual unusual "predictably unpredictable" surprises. So the next DWP is two seasoned comedy pros and one radio host who should know better knocking out non-stop laughs on Tuesday, Dec. 17 at 7:30 p.m. Eastern, then 7:30 Pacific over-- www.KSAV.org You can pre-record the show at Digital Audio Recording (DAR)-- http://www.dar.fm/faq.php Then, on Wed. Dec. 18, the 90 minute show will be available as a podcast, mp3 download, from itunes, through TEVO and Sticher.com, or on the player at-- www.audioentertainment.org/dwp You can also listen to the show from the "Dave White Presents" Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Dave-White-Presents/153177177306 Here's hoping Santa gets it right this year—in 2012, I asked for a fat wallet and thin waistline. He got it backwards . . .

Dave White Presents

Mon, 2 Dec 2013 09:03:31 -0800

"Dave White Presents" The Bad Girls of *Mad Men*, *Little House on the Prairie*, and what to do if you want to marry one! If you know your *Mad Men*, you know blueblood Dorothy "Dot" Dykeman Campbell, mother of Pete Campbell as played by Vincent Kartheiser. The well-dressed and sophisticated Mrs. Campbell is played by character actor Channing Chase who's made a career of playing such ladies. She's featured in films like *Evan Almighty*, *Charlie Wilson's War*, and TV series including *Home Improvement*, *Murphy Brown*, *Night Court*, *Newhart*, and *Cold Case*. She had a recurring role as "Claire" on *ER* and has a record number of commercials running on daytime Soaps. That just scratches the surface of her impressive resume. On the Tues. Dec. 3 edition of DWP, *Mad Men* fans will enjoy Channing taking you behind the scenes of the AMC hit and her memories of her long film and TV career. What's the future for Dot Campbell? At least, what does Channing hope for her currently missing character? But, why should DWP feature just one bad girl when we can offer two? How's this for a book title: *Confessions of a Prairie Bitch: How I Survived Nellie Oleson and Learned to Love Being Hated*? Who else but Nellie Oleson herself, actress Alison Arngrim, would write such a book? After all, she says someone has called her a bitch every day of her life since she was 11. Call her what you like, so long as you buy her book! Many already have. After *Confessions* came out last year, it started selling at an unheard of average of 1,000 copies a month and is listed as one of the best TV Books on Amazon. And *Confessions of a Prairie Bitch* is not only the title of Alison's memoirs, but also her one-woman comedy show as well. Find out why Alison can easily pull off a seriously funny show in one of the liveliest and most engaging interviews you'll ever hear on DWP. Alison tells Wes Britton about her show biz family—her mother was the voice of Casper the Friendly Ghost and half the characters on Saturday morning cartoons. She talks about her friendship with Melissa Gilbert, how the two got drunk on rum cakes, what Michael Landon was really like, and about how both fans and industry insiders mix up her real life with her most famous role. Alison also shares details about her dealing with incest as a child and why she became an activist against child abuse and pornography. We promise, this is one of those special conversations you won't quickly forget. So what happens should you marry a bad girl, or bad guy for that matter, in real life? On the next DWP, Dave White explores the possibilities with marriage and family therapist Elvina Lui. Do you know the difference between a marriage therapist and a marriage coach? What are the qualifications, who can benefit from these services, what should people expect, and what is the success rate? How do you choose a therapist and what are the costs? Did you know most referrals come from wedding planners who advise potential marriage partners to see a therapist prior to being married? Even good girls and gents can benefit from good counseling, you know. So *Mad Men*, *Little House on the Prairie*, and marriage therapy on the next DAVE WHITE PRESENTS, Tuesday, Dec. 3 at 7:30 p.m. Eastern, then 7:30 Pacific over-- www.KSAV.org You can pre-record the show at Digital Audio Recording (DAR)-- http://www.dar.fm/faq.php On Wed. Dec. 4 the 90 minute show will be available as a podcast, mp3 download, from itunes, through TEVO and Sticher.com, or on the player at-- www.audioentertainment.org/dwp You can also listen to the show from the Dave White Presents Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Dave-White-Presents/153177177306

Dave White Presents

Mon, 18 Nov 2013 09:56:33 -0800

"Dave White Presents" The Real "Daydream Believer" with Davy Jones, comic actor Shelley Berman, and Memories of Nov. 22, 1963! In 1967, The Monkees had a Number One hit with "Daydream believer." It was a song written by ex-Kingston Trio member John Stewart about his then new girlfriend, singer Buffy Ford. Forty-five years later, the "Homecoming Queen" herself, now Buffy Ford Stewart, recorded her own version of the song her late husband had written for her. Poignantly, Davy Jones, the voice we know best for the tune, joined Buffy for both lead and background vocals—which turned out to be his last studio recordings ever. And Buffy and Davy were joined by another famous fella from the '60s, one Peter Tork. It was then Davy Jones learned he'd been singing the wrong lyrics all these years! On the next DWP, Buffy remembers Davy and John Stewart whose songs make up much of her latest album, *Same Old Heart*. It's a very romantic soundscape with the songs of John and Buffy Ford Stewart celebrating the power of love. Other guests on Buffy's album include folks like Bill Mumy, Roseanne Cash, and Kris Kristopherson. We'll trip down memory lane with Buffy remembering when she was flirting with joining the Jefferson Airplane. We'll play Buffy and Davy's "Daydream Believer" for you and her "Same Old Heart" featuring The Eagles' Timothy B Schmidt. Expect a very special, engaging conversation with a "Daydream Believer" you'll be happy you met! If any entertainer deserves the title "Renaissance Man," it would have to be comic, actor, and author Shelley Berman. He's been doing it all a very long time. For example, his first of seven comedy albums, *Inside Shelley Berman*, won the first Grammy Award for a non-musical recording in 1959. In fact, he earned three Gold Records for his comic routines, many of which were just Shelley with an imaginary telephone. His acting roles also span the decades including appearances on *The Twilight Zone*, *Peter Gunn*, *Bewitched*, *The Mary Tyler Moore Show*, and *Boston Legal* where he made many recurring appearances as Judge Robert Sanders. From 2002 to 2009, Shelley appeared as Nat David (Larry David's father) on HBO's *Curb Your Enthusiasm* for which he won an Emmy. On top of all that, Shelley has written four books, two plays, and several TV pilot scripts. On the next DWP, Shelley joins Wes Britton to talk about his new hot-off-the-press poetry volume, *To Laughter With Questions: Poetry By Shelley Berman*. Shelley will share memories of his decades in Hollywood and will blow your mind—we promise—with a special reading of one of his very powerful poems. Yep, we'll throw in one of his classic comedy routines as well. Who of us can forget where we were on Nov. 22, 1963, 50 years ago this week? Certainly not those who were there on Dealey Plaza like James Tague who was wounded from the ricochet of a bullet intended for Kennedy. Other eyewitnesses that day included children stunned by what they saw, the doctor who tried to save the president, the Secret Service agent who was seconds too late, and the woman who unwittingly sheltered an assassin. All these stories are told anew in *The Day Kennedy Died*, a DVD from the Smithsonian Channel that tells it just like it was from the perspectives of those "lost to history." Narrated by Academy Award-winner Kevin Spacey, Nov. 22 1963 is brought to life through rarely seen footage and rarely heard testimonies. Praising the straight-forward presentation in the documentary, film critic "Chicago Bill" Hansen joins Dave White to discuss the DVD, and the two also share their own memories of the tragedy we all felt wherever we were half a century ago. It was indeed a day the world changed. So we offer musical memories, comic nostalgia, and historical retrospective on the next DAVE WHITE PRESENTS, Tuesday, Nov. 19 at 7:30 p.m. Eastern, then 7:30 Pacific over-- www.KSAV.org You can pre-record the show at Digital Audio Recording (DAR)-- http://www.dar.fm/faq.php Then, on Wed. Nov. 20, the 90 minute show will be available as a podcast, mp3 download, from itunes, through TEVO and Sticher.com, or on the player at-- www.audioentertainment.org/dwp On Nov. 20, you can also hear the show at the Dave White Presents Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Dave-White-Presents/153177177306

Dave White Presents

Tue, 5 Nov 2013 02:14:57 -0800

"Dave White Presents" Leslie West, Arif Mardin (Part 2), and Old Time Radio on Nov. 5! Leslie West and Mountain are best known for their hot 1969 hit, "Mississippi Queen" and their break-out performance at Woodstock. Founded by West and ex-Cream producer Felix Pappalardi, Mountain is now regarded as an important precursor to all things hard rock and heavy metal. After all, Black Sabbath supported Mountain on their first U.S. tour. Since then, West has worked with everyone from Cream's Jack Bruce, The Who, Slash, Ozzy Osbourne, and Billy Gibbons. Now, Leslie just put out a new album called *Still Climbing* which features the likes of Jonny Lang, Johnny Winter, and Dee Snider. It's the sequel to his 2011 *Unusual Suspects*, recorded just before his right leg was amputated. So Leslie has many stories to tell you on the next DWP about his new songs, life on the road on one leg, and his marriage on the stage at the Woodstock 40th anniversary concert where he performed on the same spot all those years ago. He also discusses his powerful vocals, which he says is improved after he quit smoking. Speaking of smoking, wait till you hear "Dyin' Since the Day I was Born" and his duet with Johnny Lang on "When A Man Loves A Woman"! Ballsy, bluesy, worth turning up to level 11! Then, on our Oct. 22 show, we presented part one of Wes Britton's conversation with Joe Mardin, son of the legendary Atlantic Records producer, Arif Mardin. It was one of those interviews that was so good, we didn't want to edit any of it, so part two will continue the insights into the man behind the hits of The Young Rascals, The Bee Gees, Areatha Franklin, Bette Midler, and many others. Part two, as it happens, is perfectly timed as it airs the same day as the release of *The Greatest Ears in Town: The Arif Mardin Story*, a new DVD which becomes available on Nov. 5. The documentary is an opportunity for you to get an insider's view into the art of record making with insights from the likes of Sir George Martin, Quincy Jones, and many of the musicians Mardin groomed and nurtured. On DWP, you will get the concluding moments of Joe and Wes's conversation as well as "All My Friends Are Here," a song that features performers from the Average White Band to The Rascals to Barry and Robin Gibb to Phil Collins to Hall and Oates—all on one classic track together! Twenty-five years ago, radio host Jason Hill launched a show he called *LIFE IN THE PAST LANE*. At first, he simply played old radio shows. Then, Jason began interviewing the behind-the-scenes technicians and performers of these shows. Then he widened his scope and began interviewing entertainers from theatre, movies, early television and music. Now, Hill has compiled these interviews in a new three volume book series, not surprisingly called *LIFE IN THE PAST LANE*. His subjects in Vol. One include Mel Blanc, Ralph Bellamy, John Houseman, and folks who worked with Jack Benny, Burns and Allen, the voice of Judy Jetson, and radio pioneer Norman Corwin. It seems only fair the interviewer be interviewed himself, so Mr. Dave White welcomes Jason Hill to DWP so two old-timers can travel down radio's memory lane together with you. So Leslie West, Arif Mardin, and *Life in the Past Lane* on the next DAVE WHITE PRESENTS, Tuesday, Nov. 5 at 7:30 p.m. Eastern, then 7:30 Pacific over-- www.KSAV.org You can pre-record the show at Digital Audio Recording (DAR)-- http://www.dar.fm/faq.php On Wed. Nov. 6, the 90 minute show will be available as a podcast, mp3 download, from itunes, through TEVO and Sticher.com, or on the player at-- www.audioentertainment.org/dwp

Dave White Presents

Mon, 21 Oct 2013 12:47:41 -0700

Remembering Arif Mardin, Vincent Price, and New Music from The Standells on "Dave White Presents"! The Young Rascals. The Bee Gees. Aretha Franklin. Bette Midler. Dusty Springfield. The Average White Band. Phil Collins. Judy Collins. Willie Nelson. Carly Simon. Jewel. Hall and Oates. Nora Jones. Chaka Khan. All these performers and many more have one thing in common. They were all produced by the legendary Arif Mardin. For over 50 years, Mardin was an innovative composer, arranger, engineer, and producer whose career included over 40 gold and platinum albums, over 15 Grammy nominations, and 12 Grammy Awards. On Oct. 22, we'll remember Arif Mardin when his son Joe comes to DWP to talk about the new documentary, The Greatest Ears in Town: The Arif Mardin Story. It's an impressive story indeed. It begins with Mardin's childhood in Turkey, his being discovered by Quincy Jones, and then his 40 years working during many fruitful projects with Atlantic Records. That started with the Rascals' "Good Lovin'", went into the disco era when Mardin inspired Barry Gibb to come up with his distinctive falsetto vocals, and then into hip-hop when Mardin engineered Chaka Khan's "I Feel For You." So The Greatest Ears in Town is an opportunity for you to get an insider's view into the art of record making with insights from the likes of Sir George Martin, Quincy Jones, and many of the musicians Mardin groomed and nurtured. Of course, "Dave White Presents" will not only feature Joe Mardin's conversation with Wes Britton, you'll also hear Bette Midler's lively tribute to Mardin and a song that features performers from the Average White Band to The Rascals to Barry and Robin Gibb to Phil Collins to Hall and Oates—all on one classic track together! In case you thought we forgot it's Halloween, how about author Joel Eisner talking about his book, The Price of Fear: The Film Career of Vincent Price, In His Own Words? You remember Price, star of House of Wax, The Fly, House on Haunted Hill, The Pit and the Pendulum, Dr. Goldfoot and the Bikini Machine and many others? Before his death on Oct. 25, 1993, Price collaborated with Eisner to compile a definitive, official biography of his life and career in films. Sanctioned by the Vincent Price Estate and daughter Victoria, the book is told through interviews with Price himself and the cooperation, conversations and quotes from many of those with whom Price worked with throughout his career. Talking with the spooky Dave White, Eisner describes the beloved star's creation of the suave, sophisticated villain as well as the fun Price had on both the large and small screens, like portraying "Egghead" on TV's Batman. Most of us remember The Standells for their 1966 one hit wonder, "Dirty Water," now the anthem for nearly every Boston sports team. Did you know they also appeared in many teenage exploitation flicks like Riot on Sunset Strip and on TV series like Ben Casey and The Munsters? Did you know drummer and singer Dick Dodd was a Former Mouseketeer? On the Oct. 22 DWP, original and current member Larry Tamblyn shares a very surprising rock history. For example, The Standells formed in 1962 and were a performing band before the British Invasion when there were few such groups on the scene. While "Dirty Water" forever associates the band with Boston, none of the band members had ever been to Beantown before they recorded the song. Now, 45 years after their last album, The Standells are back with their classic garage-rock sound on Bump, a record appropriately recorded in a garage. We'll play two crunchin' new tracks sure to remind you why you liked AM radio back in the day. So hits from the '60s and beyond and Vinnie Price too on the next DAVE WHITE PRESENTS, Tuesday, Oct. 22 at 7:30 p.m. Eastern, then 7:30 Pacific over-- www.KSAV.org You can pre-record the show at Digital Audio Recording (DAR)-- http://www.dar.fm/faq.php On Wed. Oct 23, the 90 minute show will be available as a podcast, mp3 download, from itunes, through TEVO and Sticher.com, or on the player at-- www.audioentertainment.org/dwp Keep up with entertainment news at the Dave White Presents Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Dave-White-Presents/153177177306

Dave White Presents

Wed, 9 Oct 2013 05:36:17 -0700

CBGB (the film), "Hot Rod Lincoln," and "Fight Card" novels on "Dave White Presents"! If you haven't heard, this month will see the release of a major motion picture called CBGB. Of course, it's a film about the legendary New York rock club that helped launch the punk/ New Wave movement. Bands associated with CBGB include Blondie, The Ramones, Television, the Talking Heads, the Stooges, and the Flamin' Groovies. That just scratches the surface. After all, the tag line for the film is "50,000 Bands and One Disgusting Bathroom." On Tues. Oct. 8, the Musical Supervisor for the film and the accompanying soundtrack, Brad Rosenberger, comes to DWP and will take you behind the scenes and share how this tribute to the man who created CBGB, Hilly Crystal, came about. He'll talk about the actors and the rock stars they portray, how the music was selected and staged, and what's going on at the 2nd Annual CBGB Musical Festival in New York. As a bonus, we'll also play for you Blondie's newly re-recorded version of "Sunday Girl" that will debut in the film. You don't want to miss this one! "Son, you're going to drive me to drinking if you don't stop driving that hot rod Lincoln." While the original record of "Hot Rod Lincoln" came out in 1955, most of us know it best from the third version Commander Cody and the Lost Planet Airman released in 1972. Actually, the 8-piece Lost Planet Airmen came together in 1967 merging country, rockabilly, Western swing, and jump blues. The original lineup included Commander Cody (George Frayne) on keyboards and Bill Kirchen on his pioneering twangy lead guitar. This group was known for some of the longest live shows of the era influencing folks like the Grateful Dead. While the band broke up in 1976, Kirchen has kept the rough-edged rockabilly flame burning which you can hear anew on his new album, SEEDS AND STEMS. On that very hot release, Kirchen revisits many of the songs from the Commander Cody days including a very, very, very surprising version of "Hot Rod Lincoln." Trust us on this one. The new incarnation of the story includes one of the most amazing musical histories ever played by one band. We'll prove it on the next "Dave White Presents" when Bill Kirchen joins Wes Britton on a fast-paced trip racing down memory lane. Created by past DWP guest Paul Bishop & Mel Odom, the "Fight Card" books are monthly 25000 word novelettes inspired by the noir fight pulps of the '30s and '40s. To date, nearly 25 authors have contributed volumes in what is a rather unique project in publishing history. Sort of The Untouchables meets Rocky. On Oct. 8, Bishop returns to DWP to discuss the series along with one of the authors, Carol Malone. They'll discuss the content and flavor of the books along with how they're marketing the books differently on Amazon and then as snazzy paperbacks. You too can join the "Fight Card" universe, and we'll tell you how to jump in on a very rock 'em, sock em "Dave White Presents"! So CBGB, hot rods, and boxing gloves on the next DAVE WHITE PRESENTS, Tuesday, Oct. 8 at 7:30 p.m. Eastern, then 7:30 Pacific over-- www.KSAV.org You can pre-record the show at Digital Audio Recording (DAR)-- http://www.dar.fm/faq.php Then, on Wed. Oct. 9, the 90 minute show will be available as a podcast, mp3 download, from itunes, through TEVO and Sticher.com, or on the player at-- www.audioentertainment.org/dwp Keep up with entertainment news at the Dave White Presents Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Dave-White-Presents/153177177306

Dave White Presents

Tue, 24 Sep 2013 04:26:46 -0700

The Bongos, Sam Phillips, and Being Illegal in Hollywood on "Dave White Presents"! Back in the '80s, The Bongos were pioneers in what would become known as Indy power pop and alternative rock. Hailing from Hoboken, NJ, they earned an international following, especially after the release of their popular 1982 DRUMS ALONG THE HUDSON. In 1986, The Bongos went their separate ways leaving behind an impressive archive of unreleased tapes. This year, group leader Richard Barone literally baked those tapes to bring them back to sparkling new life. The Bongos' infectious, lively PHANTOM TRAIN and their first single in decades, "My Wildest Dreams," are the happy result. On the next DWP, Barone tells you all about the glory years of The Bongos and his joy in releasing those long lost nuggets. He talks about The Bongos first gig at Hoboken's legendary Maxwells and how the reunited band played on the very last night of the clubs existence this summer. We'll play "My Wildest Dreams" for you and debut another new song not available anywhere else until October! During The Bongos heyday, singer/songwriter Sam Phillips was just beginning her long and distinctive musical career. Among her achievements, so far, are the critically praised 1994 MARTINIS AND BIKINIS, her composing for GILMORE GIRLS and BUNHEADS, not to mention starring as the mute villainess in DIE HARD WITH A VENGENCE. Along the way, her 10 albums, many produced with her former husband T-Bone Burnett, were filled with homages to old-fashioned girl groups, rockabilly, and neo-psychedelia as part of the idiosyncratic Phillips formula. This year's PUSH ANY BUTTON is Phillips's first non-online-only release in five years. It's another collection bound to appeal to listeners of all generations. It also proves the very savvy performer knows how to blend the old—issuing her work on vinyl—and the modern—especially her Long Play project which pioneered how to make music available to a wide audience in the 21st Century. On the next DWP, Phillips not only takes you behind the scenes of PUSH ANY BUTTON, she shares what contemporary, independent musicians need to do to break through. Just wait till you hear "Pretty Time Bomb"-- Speaking of breaking through, for two decades, actress/ model Yelena Popovic has had problems working in Hollywood. That's because she's an illegal immigrant without a green card, which means many options are impossible for her. After bumping heads with the major studios, Popovic decided to share her story in an independent new film called L.A. SUPERHEROES: ILLEGAL IN HOLLYWOOD. Written, produced, co-directed and starring Popovic, the comedy/drama is based on real-life events and is stirring up some interesting buzz on the net. It's not coming to a theatre near you until later this fall, so we're giving you an early peek into a movie with brains, wit, surprising situations, and a face many claim is a ringer for Greta Garbo. So DWP is going Indy with The Bongos, Sam Phillips, and a new film maker on Tuesday, Sept. 24 at 7:30 p.m. Eastern, then 7:30 Pacific over-- www.KSAV.org You can pre-record the show at Digital Audio Recording (DAR)-- http://www.dar.fm/faq.php Then (if you had to catch the new TV premiers on Tuesday), on Wed. Sept. 25, the 90 minute show will be available as a podcast, mp3 download, from itunes, through TEVO and Sticher.com, or on the player at-- www.audioentertainment.org/dwp Keep up with entertainment news at the Dave White Presents Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Dave-White-Presents/153177177306

Dave White Presents

Sat, 7 Sep 2013 16:24:38 -0700

Inside STAR TREK, NORTHERN EXPOSURE, ARRESTED DEVELOPMENT, and a Trip to Hollywood's Golden Age on the Next Dave White Presents! Whether you're a Trekker, Trekkie, or a more casual fan of STAR TREK, you probably think there's nothing new to say about Classic Trek. You'd be wrong. That's because, back in the '80s, STAR TREK creator Gene Roddenberry and producer Bob Justman gave writer Marc Cushman boxes of the memos that circulated between NBC, Desilu, the production staff and writers, and asked him to tell the full story. As the years went by, Cushman also interviewed many of the participants and licensed the Nilsen Ratings for each episode. As a result, in Cushman's new book, for the first time we learn TREK wasn't the ratings loser many have believed. After all, in its first year, its competition included forgettable fare like THE TAMMY GRIMES SHOW and LOVE ON A ROOFTOP. Remember them? In fact, many, many Trek myths are debunked in Cushman's new three volume history called THESE ARE THE VOYAGES - THE TRUE HISTORY OF STAR TREK: THE ORIGINAL SERIES. On Tues. Sept. 10, Cushman will go behind the scenes of his books which will take you into the offices of the STAR TREK staff, Desilu studios, on the set, and show how the scripts were chosen, written, rewritten, filmed-day by day-and edited. Prepare to be amazed-- In 1990, TV composer David Schwartz got his first gig. Without seeing a single frame of film, he penned and recorded the Grammy nominated theme for NORTHERN EXPOSURE. For the next five years, Schwartz not only composed the incidental music for the show, but also many of the tunes DJ Chris Stevens played over KBHR or were heard on the jukebox in Holling Vincoeur's bar and restaurant, "The Brick." After the show's demise, Schwartz has had a stellar career writing music for shows like DEADWOOD, THE PLAYBOY CLUB, and THE ELLEN SHOW. This year, he earned his third Emmy nomination for his work on the Netflix hit, ARRESTED DEVELOPMENT. On the next DWP, Schwartz takes you behind the scenes of NORTHERN EXPOSURE and ARRESTED DEVELOPMENT and talks about the changes in TV themes over the years. Why do many newer series have only 7 second title songs and how does Schwartz use unusual instrumentations to create his original compositions? From 1936 to 1955, Irene Manning was a versatile entertainer who sang with Glenn Miller and worked in 12 films with the likes of Gene Autry, Humphrey Bogart, Dennis Morgan, and James Cagney in YANKEE DOODLE DANDY. Then, she starred on stage and had her own BBC TV series, AN AMERICAN IN ENGLAND. Never heard of her? On the next DWP, writer Gene Arceri discusses his new book, IRENE MANNING: THE REBELLIOUS PRIMA DONNA. Based on his 30 year friendship with Manning, Arceri talks about Manning's acting career and reveals why she didn't become the star she seemed destined to be. So trek with us into Hollywood on the next DAVE WHITE PRESENTS, Tuesday, Sept. 10 at 7:30 p.m. Eastern, then 7:30 Pacific over-- www.KSAV.org You can pre-record the show at Digital Audio Recording (DAR)-- http://www.dar.fm/faq.php Then, on Wed. Sept. 11, the 90 minute show will be available as a podcast, mp3 download, from itunes, through TEVO and Sticher.com, or on the player at-- www.audioentertainment.org/dwp Keep up with entertainment news at the Dave White Presents Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Dave-White-Presents/153177177306

Dave White Presents - FIFTH ANNIVERSARY

Mon, 26 Aug 2013 10:06:09 -0700

"Dave White Presents" Celebrates Our 5th Anniversary With The Little River Band, Seinfeld, and Offbeat Radio Memories! Since 1977, Australia's Little River Band has sold over 30 million records. They were in the Top Ten for six years in a row—the first band to ever do so. Many of their hits have been played up to five million times on radio including "Reminiscing," "Lady," "Lonesome Loser," "Cool Change," and "Night Owl." Oh yea, a 1977 Top 20 single, "Happy Anniversary," was among their early successes. As lead singer and bassist Wayne Nelson will tell you on Tues., Aug. 27, few bands have gone through more changes than Little River Band. In fact, none of the players who performed on the early hits are still with them. But Nelson, who's been with the group since 1980, has seen the ebbs and flows of popularity, and thinks 2013 is a banner year for LRB. After all, their new "The Lost and The Lonely" is yet another smash hit from their hot new album, CUTS LIKE A DIAMOND. The group is out on the road with big plans for the future and you'll hear all about it when Little River Band sings "Happy Anniversary" on "Dave White Presents"! In 1989, Peter Mehlman didn't have much of a TV writer's resume. He was best known as a sports writer and his work with Howard Cosell. When Mehlman approached Larry David and Jerry Seinfeld about working on their new sitcom, in fact, he didn't submit a sample script but rather an essay he'd published in THE NEW YORK TIMES MAGAZINE. Jerry Seinfeld was so impressed, he hired Mehlman as a program consultant. Six years later, Mehlman was SEINFELD's co-Executive Producer. So there's a lot of SEINFELD in Mehlman's funny new book, MANDELA WAS LATE: ODD THINGS AND ESSAYS FROM THE SEINFELD WRITER WHO COINED "YADA, YADA" AND MADE "SPONGEWORTHY" A COMPLIMENT. Now, on the Anniversary Special of DWP, Mehlman will tell you all about Howard Cosell, SEINFELD, his new book (which includes the essay that got him the SEINFELD gig), and his more recent work, like his online NARROW WORLD OF SPORTS where he interviews folks like Kobe Bryant. But this wouldn't be an Anniversary Special without "predictably unpredictable" strolls down memory lane like quirky clips from our comedy bits, topical musical parodies, and . . . well, even the co-host has no idea what Mr. Dave White has in mind! So Little River Band, Peter Mehlman, and audio surprises from the DWP vaults will debut On Tuesday, Aug. 27, at 7:30 p.m. Eastern, then 7:30 Pacific over-- www.KSAV.org To be sure you don't miss any of the festivities, you can pre-record the special at Digital Audio Recording (DAR)-- http://www.dar.fm/faq.php Then, on Wed. Aug. 28, the 90 minute show will become available on a number of online platforms--as a podcast, mp3 download, from itunes, through TEVO and Sticher.com, or on the player at-- www.audioentertainment.org/dwp Keep up with entertainment news at the Dave White Presents Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Dave-White-Presents/153177177306 Thanks for listening and tune in for our second five years this September to see if we'll finally get it right!

Dave White Presents

Tue, 13 Aug 2013 07:13:19 -0700

Roy Rogers Remembers Ray Manzarek, Pat Travers Rocks, and The Babys Return on the Next "Dave White Presents"! On May 20, 2013, the legendary Ray Manzarek left us. Yes, he'll always be remembered for his iconic keyboard work for The Doors. But his musical legacy didn't end when that band broke up. In particular, 7 years back, Ray hooked up with blues slide guitarist Roy Rogers and the two produced 3 albums together—BALLADS BEFORE THE RAIN, TRANSLUCENT BLUES, and the new TWISTED TALES. In fact, unless there are undiscovered tracks in The Doors vaults, TWISTED TALES is the last studio work we'll ever hear from Ray Manzarek. On Tues. Aug. 13, Roy Rogers comes to DWP to talk about his collaboration with Ray. How did the pair come together, how did their music evolve, what are Roy's fondest memories of his partner? Of course, 8 time Grammy nominee Rogers has his own impressive resume including work with Norton Buffalo and John Lee Hooker. So we had to ask Roy about producing Hooker (including the legendary THE HEALER album) and, well, you'll have to tune in to hear all the stories. Yes, we'll play two of those TWISTED TALES for you. Starting in 1976, Canadian guitarist Pat Travers has been blazing the hard rock trail with admirers in bands like Metallica and Rush. While not always at the top of the charts, you gotta remember songs like "Boom Boom (Out Go the Lights," "Snortin' Whiskey," and "Killer." In recent years, Travers has become a major concert attraction, and he's out on the road even as we speak. In fact, 2013 is becoming a high point for Travers as his brand-new CAN DO just might be his best album ever! It's all there—hot licks, a tight band, jumping songs, bluesy vocals. On the next DWP, Pat will tell you all about it—from his days touring with Rainbow to how CAN Do came to be. Of course, we'll play you two tasty samples. At the same time Pat Travers was joining the ranks of hot blues/rock guitar gods, England's The Babys were early shapers of what would become known as Power Pop. Built around the lead vocals of John Waite, The Babys had a string of hits including "Isn't It Time," "Back on My Feet Again," and "Every Time I Think of You." After their five year run, Babys alumni went on to have long careers in bands like Bad English, Styx, and Journey. Thirty years after their breakup, founding members Wally Stocker (who has played guitar for Rod Stewart, Air Supply, and Humble Pie) and drummer Tony Brock have reformed The Babys and are on the road again! They're working on a new album, and we'll play you the first single from it, "Too Soon to Say Goodbye"! That song sums up what Wally will tell you about on the next DWP. Hmm, between Rogers/Manzarek, Pat Travers, and The Babys, that means the new "Dave White Presents" will feature 6 musical selections, 5 of which are hot new releases! There are so many ways to listen to this rock extravaganza! First, on Tuesday, Aug 13, at 7:30 p.m. Eastern, then 7:30 Pacific, you can hear the debut broadcast over-- www.KSAV.org Or you can pre-record the show at Digital Audio Recording (DAR)-- http://www.dar.fm/faq.php Or on Wed. Aug. 14, the 90 minute show will be available as a podcast, mp3 download, from itunes, through TEVO and Sticher.com, or on the player at-- www.audioentertainment.org/dwp Keep up with entertainment news at the Dave White Presents Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Dave-White-Presents/153177177306 P.S. The Aug. 29 DWP will be our 5th Year Anniversary Special, and we have major delights in store for you! For example, How about Peter Mehlman, the Seinfeld writer who coined "Ya Da Ya Da" and "Sponge worthy"? Stay tuned---

Dave White Presents

Mon, 29 Jul 2013 14:06:33 -0700

Grand Funk Railroad, Genya Ravan, and the 100 Worst Movies of All-Time on the Next "Dave White Presents"! In 1968, Mark Farner (guitar), Mel Schacher (bass), and Don Brewer (drums) became Grand Funk Railroad, one of the era's most popular, and most controversial, power trios. In 1970, they sold more albums than any other American band and broke The Beatles' Shea Stadium attendance record by selling out in just 72 hours. They went platinum with their hit, "I'm Your Captain/ Closer to Home." Then, in 1972, they added keyboardist Craig Frost, moved into rhythm and blues, and had a successful string of new chart-toppers like "We're an American Band," "The Loco-Motion," and "Some Kind of Wonderful." On Tues. July 30, Don Brewer, the voice and composer of many of those hits, shares his inside story behind GFR on the new "Dave White Presents"! From Detroit garage band to being immortalized by Homer Simpson, Don takes you on stage, in the studio, and tells you what the band is doing now. They're still at it, you know. As it happens, GFR got their record deal because of their appearance at the 1968 Atlanta Pop Festival. Another band to get the same boost from that gig was the brass/rock group called Ten Wheel Drive featuring Genya Ravan. Genya had an earlier life as a successful pop singer as she was Goldie in the very first all-girl rock band of all time, Goldie and The Gingerbreads. In fact, in 1965, the group hit their stride in the U.K. where they toured with the likes of The Rolling Stones, Manfred Mann, and The Yardbirds. Then came 1968, Ten Wheel Drive, and three jazz/blues/rock albums adored by critics but just didn't crack the radio airways. Why not? On the next DWP, the saucy and spunky Genya will share her memories about it all including her time producing folks like Ronnie Spector, trying to get her band to go to Woodstock, and all the news behind her sizzling, bluesy new CD, Cheesecake Girl. We'll play you a Ten Wheel Drive classic banned on most radio stations at the time, a bit of Goldie and The Gingerbreads, and one of the jumpin' tunes on a CD you really don't want to miss! Then, Dave White takes you to the movies with film critic Phil Hall, author of the upcoming THE GREATEST BAD MOVIES OF ALL TIME. Dave and Phil talk about what makes a movie bad and forgettable and what makes one so bad, It's unforgettable for the wrong reasons. They discuss a few examples from Phil's book and how the list of 100 movies was created. You're invited to compare your own lists with Phil's as the choices are, well, never ending! So Grand Funk Railroad, soulful belter Genya Ravan, and the worst movies ever made on Tues. July 30 at 7:30 p.m. Eastern, then 7:30 Pacific over-- www.KSAV.org You can pre-record the show at Digital Audio Recording (DAR)-- http://www.dar.fm/faq.php On Wed. July 31, the 90 minute show will be available as a podcast, mp3 download, from itunes, through TEVO and Sticher.com, or on the player at-- www.audioentertainment.org/dwp Keep up with entertainment news at the Dave White Presents Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Dave-White-Presents/153177177306 Coming in August: Guitar master Pat Travers and Peter Mehlman, the Seinfeld writer who coined "Yada Yada" and made "Spongeworthy" a compliment!

Dave White Presents

Tue, 16 Jul 2013 03:23:47 -0700

It's Fun in the Hot Summer Sun with The Lovin' Spoonful and Two Lively Newcomers on the Next "Dave White Presents"! "Summer in the City." "Do You Believe in Magic." " "Daydream." ""Six O'clock." "You Didn't Have to be so Nice." "Did You Ever have to Make Up Your Mind." "Younger Girl." "Nashville Cats." From 1965 to 1970, The Lovin' Spoonful were a Good Time Music hit-making machine. The songs of John Sebastian, Zal Yanovsky, Steve Boone, and Joe Butler brought folk, jugband, country, and rock together in a new way that influenced other bands like The Grateful Dead. Did you know they scored the very first Woody Allen movie and played their own instruments in the studio? On Tues. July 16, it's appropriate that drummer Joe Butler stops by the next DWP. That's because we wanted to hear the inside story of "Summer in the City" and because their first hit, "Do You Believe in Magic," debuted back in July 1965. We'll go back to those hot times as a very talkative Joe remembers how the Spoonful came together, what it was like to work with Woody Allen, the fun of running with fellow music makers like the Mamas and Papas, and how Joe became the band's frontman after John Sebastian left the group. They're still at it, and Joe will tell you about the Spoonful's current itinerary. The members of Beach Day weren't born when the hits of The Lovin' Spoonful, Phil Spector, and The Ventures filled the charts, but their debut album, Trip Trap Attack, takes listeners back to those fun in the sun years! Natalie Smallish (bass), Skyler Black (drums), and singer/songwriter and guitarist Kimmy Drake have nailed down how to make bouncing, infectious melodies on songs like "Boys" and "Stay" that sound like Top 10 AM hits perfect for spending your day at the beach! On the next DWP, Kimmy Drake tells you why a trio of twentysomethings love that old-time music, and we'll play you two contagious samples! Speaking of contagious, last year Dave White enjoyed his interview with perky actress Olivia Dunkley so much, he couldn't resist bringing her back for an encore! In 2012, Dunkley talked about her role as super-spy Sandra West on the web-based film series called The Adventures of Super 7. This time, she discusses her own music video, "Not OK You Left Me," which she both stars in and wrote. What's it all about? Well, you'll have to tune in to find out as DWP is once again "predictably unpredictable"! So the Lovin' Spoonful, two engaging young ladies, and a new "Radio Tightwad" on the next DAVE WHITE PRESENTS, Tuesday, July 16 at 7:30 p.m. Eastern, then 7:30 Pacific over-- www.KSAV.org You can pre-record the show at Digital Audio Recording (DAR)-- http://www.dar.fm/faq.php On Wed. July 17, the 90 minute show will be available as a podcast, mp3 download, from itunes, through TEVO and Sticher.com, or on the player at-- www.audioentertainment.org/dwp Keep up with entertainment news at the Dave White Presents Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Dave-White-Presents/153177177306 Coming up later this month: How about Don Brewer of Grand Funk Railroad and Genya Raven of Goldie and the Gingerbreads and Ten Wheel Drive? How about some Seinfeld memories . . .

Dave White Presents

Tue, 2 Jul 2013 06:28:46 -0700

"Dave White Presents" Variety with a capital V with rock from Willie Nile, Adventures in Hollywood, and Traveling on the Bayou with TV's Swamp People! Since 1980, critics have consistently used adjectives like "infectious," "exuberant," "charismatic," and "thrilling" to describe the rocking music of Willie Nile. In 1999, his Beautiful Wreck of the World was chosen as one of the Top Ten Albums of the Year by Billboard, The Village Voice and Stereo Review. His fans have included Pete Townshend and Lucinda Williams. In recent years, he's issued highly praised albums like The Innocent Ones and, this month, the very exciting American Ride. On Tues. July 2, Willie joins Wes Britton to talk about his career, his hot new music, and tells some stories about folks like Springsteen and Ringo Starr. If you're a Beatles fan, you don't want to miss Willie's poignant memories of John Lennon's final days when John borrowed some of Willie's guitar strings to record Double Fantasy. What Willie shared literally took Wes Britton's breath away. Trust us, trust us—you'll love the music when you discover this seriously underappreciated singer, guitarist, and songwriter! Then, "Dave White Presents" Bob Koster, who's been working in Hollywood for 35 years mainly in the production department as an Assistant Director and a Unit Production Manager. This means Bob has a unique insider's perspective on the history of cinema which he shares in his new book from Bear Manor Media, Adventures in Hollywood: A memoir. Joining Dave White for an entertaining and laugh-filled conversation, Koster doesn't give you the usual name-dropping interview about who he worked with and when. Instead, Koster talks about how production departments operate, the differences between Hollywood and East Coast projects, and how location shooting can be challenging in ways you might not expect. In short, Bob takes you behind the scenes to show how all the moving parts come together and how they've changed over the decades. Next, for the past four seasons, the Discovery Channel has had a surprise hit called Swamp People. The documentary series follows the Landry family and their contemporaries who live off the bayou and hunt gators for a living. On any given episode, we see Troy Landry and the "Swamp People" out in their specialized boats showing viewers that hunting gators is a very different thing than shooting deer, that the swamp is never a predictable place to navigate, and the residents of the area are very proud of their very old traditions. Now, a tie-in album has been issued with a bayou theme featuring the music of Jerry Reed, Tony Joe White, the Neville Brothers, Hank Williams, Buckwheat Zydeco, and other performers who claim Louisiana as their home. The Executive Producer for the project, Pete Elkins, comes to DWP to talk about both the TV show and the album, and you'll be amazed to learn how interesting gator hunting can be! So the next DWP is as "predictably unpredictable" as you can get on Tuesday, July 2 at 7:30 p.m. Eastern, then 7:30 Pacific over-- www.KSAV.org You can pre-record the show at Digital Audio Recording (DAR)-- http://www.dar.fm/faq.php On Wed. July 3, the 90 minute show will be available as a podcast, mp3 download, from itunes, through TEVO and Sticher.com, or on the player at-- www.audioentertainment.org/dwp Keep up with entertainment news at the Dave White Presents Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Dave-White-Presents/153177177306 Confirmed guests coming up this summer: Dan Brewer (Grand Funk Railroad), Joe Butler (The Lovin' Spoonful), Genya Ravan (Ten Wheel Drive), and new music from a hot trio called Beach Day! Stay tuned—

Dave White Presents

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 07:59:24 -0700

Gary Puckett, The Del-lords, and Life After Death with Forrest J Ackerman on the Next Dave White Presents! "Young Girl." "Lady Willpower." "Woman, Woman." "Over You." From 1967 to 1970, Gary Puckett was the centerpiece of the power ballad hitmakers, the Union Gap. Clad in Civil War uniforms, the group's versatile musicianship revolved around Puckett's distinctive, warm tenor voice and a band good enough to trade instruments on stage. All these years later, Puckett is still at it! This summer, he joins Flo and Eddie (The Turtles), Chuck Negron (Three Dog Night), Mark Lindsey (Paul Revere and the Raiders), and Gary Lewis (The Playboys) in the "Happy Together" tour appearing in 53 cities. On Tuesday, June 18, find out what happens when all these old timers hit the road again and go back in time as Gary shares some stories of the '60s with you on the new DWP! Is there a new album in the works? The Del-lords are a different breed of roots rock. Back in the '80s, with veterans of The Dictators and Joan Jett's Blackhearts coming together, The Del-lords became East Coast cult favorites with deserved critical acclaim for their 4 studio albums. Now, three of the original members have reunited to release The Elvis Club, and album that should convince you rock and roll will never die! On the next DWP, principal singer and songwriter Scott Kempner has lots to say about The Dictators, the first albums by The Del-lords, and The Elvis Club. If you're into the Heartbreakers or The Eagles, this is the music for you—and of course we'll play two kick out the jams samples! One of them, co-written by Kempner with the legendary Dion, is based on an extraordinary story about the night the music died . . . Who coined the term, "sci-fi"? It was Forrest J Ackerman, editor of Famous Monsters of Filmland and co-creator of Vampirella. He died on December 4, 2008. But is Forrey still speaking to us from the grave? On May 15, "The Life After Death Project" aired on the SyFy network where writer, producer, and director Paul Davids presented evidence that he's among those Ackerman has sent messages to from the other side. Davids' documentary has been described as "A mesmerizing CSI-caliber quest for proof of life after death. Four New York Times best-selling authors, three top science professors and three well-respected mediums make a leap into the unknown, investigating astonishing evidence in the case of apparent `After Death Communication.'” The film, and its new sequel, are now available on DVD. Find out what mysteries are explored when Davids shares his stories with you, along with the music of Gary Puckett and the Del-lords, on Tuesday, June 18, at 7:30 p.m. Eastern, then 7:30 Pacific over-- www.KSAV.org You can pre-record the show at Digital Audio Recording (DAR)-- http://www.dar.fm/faq.php On Wed. June 19, the 90 minute show will become available as a podcast, mp3 download, from itunes, through TEVO and Sticher.com, or on the player at-- www.audioentertainment.org/dwp Keep up with entertainment news at the Dave White Presents Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Dave-White-Presents/153177177306

Dave White Presents

Tue, 4 Jun 2013 03:33:44 -0700

The Next Dave White Presents is a Bob and Ray Comedy Spectacular—along with new music and stories from former Grass Roots and The Office cast member Creed Bratton! It would be a bit of déjà vu to list the many hits of The Grass Roots again—"Temptation Eyes," Midnight Confessions," Bella Linda," Live for Today" and so many others. After all, DWP has had two Grass Roots alumni stop by this year, namely Joel Larson and Dennis Provisor. But singer/songwriter/actor/comic Creed Bratton has many new stories to tell, both about his life before and after his Grass Root hit making days. For example, not only has Creed been issuing solo albums since 2001, his acting career has included many appearances on episodic television, most famously as a fictionalized version of himself on The Office. Also this year, Creed's newest album, Tell Me About It, is an autobiographical concept record full of musical surprises. In an in-depth conversation with Wes Britton, Creed will go back to the glory days, explore his time on The Office, tell you about his adventures under Middle-Eastern sands, what a now legendary tablecloth had to do with his career, and what Tell Me About It is all about. Yep, we'll play two samples of Creed's new music for you! Unlike other comedy teams of their era, Bob and Ray didn't come to prominence through vaudeville or Hollywood circuits. Their wry, dry, deadpan and incongruous routines were born on radio, crafted for radio in the late 1940's, and were essentially unchanged when they began appearing on television in the 1950s. Many of their parodies played with broadcasting itself, mocking sports announcers, man on the street interviews, soap operas, and commercials. They were intentionally far from slick, often improvising and ad libbing their lines. Remember Wally Balou? The Slow Talkers of America? Did you know Cloris Leachman and Audrey Meadows worked on their shows? You can find out all about these stories in David Pollock's new Bob and Ray, Keener than Most Persons: The Backstayge Story of Bob Elliott and Ray Goulding. It's a biography of two of the greatest radio comedians of them all, whose career lasted an astonishing 44 years. In a lively conversation with Dave White, Pollock shares long unknown secrets of Bob and Ray, and, of course, we'll play some of those bits that have influenced everyone from Harry Shearer to David Letterman to, well, Mr. Dave White himself! So, the music and stories of Creed Bratton, the comedy and history of Bob and Ray will give you Variety with a capital V on the next DAVE WHITE PRESENTS, Tuesday, June 4 at 7:30 p.m. Eastern, then 7:30 Pacific over-- www.KSAV.org You can pre-record the show at Digital Audio Recording (DAR)-- http://www.dar.fm/faq.php On Wed. June 5, the 90 minute show will be available as a podcast, mp3 download, from itunes, through TEVO and Sticher.com, or on the player at-- www.audioentertainment.org/dwp Keep up with entertainment news at the Dave White Presents Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Dave-White-Presents/153177177306

Dave White Presents

Wed, 22 May 2013 16:48:57 -0700

Southern Rock with Devon Allman, Summertime Blues with Blue Cheer on the Next "Dave White Presents"! Back in 1968, a power trio called Blue Cheer topped the charts with their interpretation of Eddie Cochran's "Summertime Blues." Decades later, that band and their song have frequently been singled out as being predecessors to all things hard rock and heavy metal. This year, Blue Cheer Rocks Europe, recorded in 2008, is a new CD testament to how vital Blue Cheer remained until the 2009 death of its main motor, bassist and lead singer Dicke Peterson. At the time, the trio also included original drummer Paul Whaley and the group's longest running guitarist, Andrew "Duck" MacDonald. On Tues. May 21, Duck stops by DWP to talk about the legacy of Blue Cheer, his friendship with Dickie Peterson, fan responses over the years, and the importance of a little song that was a hit for Eddie Cochran, The Who, and Blue Cheer. We'll also play you a previously unreleased studio track that MacDonald calls the groups reply to "Summertime Blues," a rockabilly jumper you've likely never heard before! Yep, Devon Allman has quite a pedigree. His Dad is Gregg, his uncle was Duane. Last year, Devon made quite a splash as part of the blues/rock "Supergroup," Royal Southern Brotherhood. If you haven't checked them out, you're missing a seriously tight outfit. This year, Allman has been earning critical raves for his sizzlin' debut solo album, Turquoise. On his own terms, he's proving to be a triple threat as a soulful singer, fiery guitarist, and autobiographical songwriter. Learn all about it in an absorbing conversation Devon shares with Wes Britton delving deep into a bluesy family tradition, the origins of Royal Southern Brotherhood, and the stories behind the songs on Turquoise. Yep, we got two samples from Turquoise to demonstrate Devon has more than a pretty name! All this plus some (we promise) surprising predictably unpredictable humor on Tues., May 21 at 7:30 p.m. Eastern, then 7:30 Pacific over-- www.KSAV.org You can pre-record the show at Digital Audio Recording (DAR)-- http://www.dar.fm/faq.php But if you miss the premiere broadcast, on Wed. May 22 the 90 minute show will be available as a podcast, mp3 download, from itunes, through TEVO and Sticher.com, or on the player at-- www.audioentertainment.org/dwp Keep up with entertainment news at the Dave White Presents Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Dave-White-Presents/153177177306

Dave White Presents

Mon, 6 May 2013 08:54:45 -0700

The Walking Dead, The Grateful Dead, and Maverick come together on the Next "Dave White Presents"! You know it's true—zombies are everywhere. Some call it the Zombie Renaissance, some the Zombie Apocalypse. Recent film titles include Zombie Strippers, Zombie Alligators, and Abraham Lincoln v. Zombies. Go online, and you can see Doctor Who's Karen Gillan doing parody ads for zombie hair and skin care. Much of the blame for all these legions of the undead goes to Robert Kirkman, the creator of The Walking Dead graphic novels and monster hit TV series. No one knows more about all this than Jay Bonansinga, the author Kirkman tapped to team with him to write a trilogy of Walking Dead novels. On Tues. May 7, Jay joins Wes Britton to talk all things zombie, from working with Kirkman, to how his first two Woodberry novels were crafted, to why there's so much popular fascination with zombies, to clues as to what's coming next in the Kirkman universe. Speaking of hit TV shows, from 1957 to 1962, Maverick was a ratings king on Sunday nights. James Garner was Bret Maverick, Roger Moore was cousin Beau, and, very briefly, Robert Colbert was brother Brent. But only one Maverick was there from beginning to end, namely Jack Kelly as brother Bart. Beyond Maverick, as Linda Alexander, author of A Maverick Life: The Jack Kelly Story will tell you, Kelly was more than a female fans delight on the comic Western. For example, as a child star, Kelly worked with Mickey Rooney and Audie Murphey. He was in Forbidden Planet with Leslie Nielsen. For decades, he worked on nearly every episodic series on television. So Linda's conversation with Dave White should get you reaching for a deck of cards, get you singing the famous theme, and perhaps get you reading a copy of her highly-regarded biography as well! Then, back in the'60s, the Grateful Dead were in the thick of all things sex, drugs, and rock 'n roll. A key member of their entourage was the legendary Owsley "Bear" Stanley, the pioneering sound engineer who broke new ground in recording live music. Oh yea, he was equally famous for cooking the best LSD of the period. Someone who saw and experienced it all was Rhoney Gissen Stanley, author of the new Owsley and Me: My LSD Family. Rhoney was with Bear in the chemical lab and backstage at Monterey Pop, Woodstock, and Altamont. So we're traveling back in time to the epicenter of West Coast psychedelia with someone who looks back on it all with great affection. So zombies, hippies, and Mavericks come together on the next DAVE WHITE PRESENTS, Tuesday, May 7 at 7:30 p.m. Eastern, then 7:30 Pacific over-- www.KSAV.org You can pre-record the show at Digital Audio Recording (DAR)-- http://www.dar.fm/faq.php But if you miss the premiere broadcast, on Wed. May 8 the 90 minute show will be available as a podcast, mp3 download, from itunes, through TEVO and Sticher.com, or on the player at-- www.audioentertainment.org/dwp Keep up with entertainment news at the Dave White Presents Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Dave-White-Presents/153177177306

Dave White Presents

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 05:00:35 -0700

We're beating the Skins with Canned Heat and the History of Drums on the Next Dave White Presents! Once upon a time, Canned Heat were not only the Kings of the Boogie" with hits like "On the Road Again" and "Let's Work Together," they were headline acts at festivals like Monterey Pop and Woodstock. In fact, "Going Up the Country," written and sung by Alan Wilson, became the unofficial theme song for Michael Wadleigh's Woodstock documentary. Ironically, guitarist and singer Wilson, known as the "Blind Owl," died on Sept. 3, 1970, just months away from the deaths of fellow Woodstock luminaries Jimi Hendrix and Janis Joplin. Tragically, all three became members of the "27 Club," meaning musicians who died at that age including Brian Jones, Kurt Cobain, and Robert Johnson. On Tues. April 23, the longest continuing member of Canned Heat, drummer Adolfo "Fito" de la Parra, comes to DWP to remember the glory years of his band and discuss the brand new two CD set, The Blind Owl: a tribute to Alan Wilson. The new collection not only highlights the Heat's blues and psychedelic boogies, but Wilson's social commentary on albums like the legendary Future Blues as well. What was it like to work with, and impress, John Lee Hooker? What's Canned Heat up to now? Fito will tell you all about it. As it happens, Fito de la Parra isn't the only drummer beating away on the next DWP! Stickman, educator, and author Daniel Glass has some fascinating insights into his two-DVD set, The Century Project: 100 Years of American Music from Behind the Drums. The DVDs are a detailed and tasty history lesson about U.S. music from 1865 to 1965 showing how, as drums evolved, so did popular music as a whole. We promise, you won't have to be a drummer to be interested in the evolution of marching bands, ragtime, rockabilly, jazz, and rock and roll! We travel with Gene Krupa, Buddy Rich, Ringo Starr, and Glass himself as we also show how he brings punk to jazz in his own hot band, Royal Crown Revue! All this, plus some new, original comedy from Mr. Dave White himself comes your way Tuesday April 23 at 7:30 p.m. Eastern, then 7:30 Pacific over-- www.KSAV.org You can pre-record the show at Digital Audio Recording (DAR)-- http://www.dar.fm/faq.php But if you miss the premiere broadcast, on Wed. April 24 the 90 minute show will be available as a podcast, mp3 download, from itunes, through TEVO and Sticher.com, or on the player at-- www.audioentertainment.org/dwp

Dave White Presents

Mon, 8 Apr 2013 09:52:33 -0700

The April 9th Dave White Presents is Variety Entertainment with Hollywood, The Grass Roots, and New Old-Time Radio! James McEachin is one of those actors who's not exactly a household name. But one look at him and you'd recognize him from his many roles on Hawaii Five-O, All in the Family, Rockford Files, Mannix, Dragnet, and most famously as LT. Brock in the Perry Mason TV movies. He's also appeared in some high-profile feature films like Clint Eastwood's Play Misty For Me. MacEachin's multi-faceted career also includes being a novelist and award-winning champion of military veterans. (He's a decorated vet himself.) On Tues. April 9, James McEachin's insightful conversation with Dave White will entertain you with stories about John Wayne, Jack Lord, Clint Eastwood, Raymond Burr, Jack Webb, as well as his books and one-man play. You need more than that? Well, past listeners of DWP may recall our interview with Dennis Provisor, a keyboardist who became one of The Grass Roots in 1972. On our next program, we're joined by Joel Larson, the drummer who was a Grass Root at the very beginning, left the band, and then re-joined in '72. In fact, Joel was the only Grass Root to have played in the two very different official line-ups responsible for hits like "Midnight Confessions," "Temptation Eyes," "Let's Live for Today," "Sooner or Later" and so many more. But Joel goes beyond the hits to talk about Barry McGuire, the Mamas and Papas, and just how all those cars, vans, and motorbikes are chosen and available for television and film sets. But that's not all either! The next DWP is also going to keep you in Suspense! That's because KSAV.org is launching a new version of the Old-Time Radio classic that, well, to say more would be telling! If you're an OTR fan, this one's for you . . . All this and the usual unusual humor of Dave White Presents debuts Tuesday, April 9 at 7:30 p.m. Eastern, then 7:30 Pacific over-- www.KSAV.org You can pre-record the show at Digital Audio Recording (DAR)-- http://www.dar.fm/faq.php But if you miss the premiere broadcast, on Wed. April 10, the 90 minute show will be available as a podcast, mp3 download, from itunes, through TEVO and Sticher.com, or on the player at-- www.audioentertainment.org/dwp Keep up with entertainment news at the Dave White Presents Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Dave-White-Presents/153177177306 Coming later this month: The history of drums and the story of Canned Heat . . . stay tuned!

Dave White Presents

Tue, 26 Mar 2013 05:18:23 -0700

Scream Queen Dee Wallace (E.T., The Howling) and comic actress Geri Jewell (The Facts of Life, Deadwood) headline the March 26 Dave White Presents! Dee Wallace is best known for playing Elliott's Mom in E.T.: the Extra-Terrestrial and being a "Scream Queen" in cult favorites like The Hills Have Eyes, The Howling, and Rob Zombie's reworking of Halloween. So far, she's had over 130 roles in TV and movies, including work in 85 films. And she shows no sign of stopping now! But that only scratches the surface of what this Renaissance Woman has been doing all these years! On the next DWP, Dee talks with Wes Britton about E.T., some of her other favorite movie parts, but also her books, radio shows, and the healing classes she teaches in person and online. So this is in interview that goes beyond entertainment to offer some wisdom as well! Speaking of wisdom, comic actress Geri Jewell has quite a bit of insight to share as well! Diagnosed with cerebral palsy at an early age, Geri became the first actress with a visible disability to have a regular role on television when she became part of the cast on The Facts of Life. Discovering celebrity was both a blessing and a curse, Geri spent many years working as a stand-up comic before returning to TV as Jewell in the HBO classic, Deadwood. We promise—you don't want to miss this one! In an extensive interview with Wes Britton, Geri talks about it all—her big break meeting Norman Lear, how she was eased out of Facts of Life, and how she shaped her own role on Deadwood. Hear how she was discovered playing "Home on the Range" on her father's organ during a funeral service, how she knocked Big Bird's head off, why Robert Goulet couldn't convince her Mom he really was Robert Goulet . . . Folks, the lady is funny! We'll mix these in-depth conversations with two very wise women with the usual unusual predictably unpredictable humor of DAVE WHITE PRESENTS, Tuesday, March 26, at 7:30 p.m. Eastern, then 7:30 Pacific over-- www.KSAV.org But if you miss the premiere broadcast, on Wed. March 27, the 90 minute show will be available as a podcast, mp3 download, from itunes, through TEVO and Sticher.com, or on the player at-- www.audioentertainment.org/dwp Keep up with entertainment news at the Dave White Presents Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Dave-White-Presents/153177177306

Dave White Presents

Tue, 12 Mar 2013 15:10:52 -0700

James Bond, Hawaii 5-O, Magic, and Comedy Songs on the Next Dave White Presents! 2002 was a banner year for actor Wil Yun Lee. For one thing, he starred as baddie Colonel Tan-Sun Moon in the 20th James Bond opus, Die Another Day. In the same year, People magazine named him one of the "50 Most Beautiful People." Five years later, People included him in their list of "The 15 Sexiest Men Alive." Along the way, Lee has been busy on both the small and large screens. He's had roles in Witchblade, Bionic Woman, Electra, and as a recurring character on Hawaii 5-O. He'll also be the Silver Samurai in the Upcoming The Wolverine. On Tuesday, March 12, Wil will join Wes Britton to talk about his career, especially what it was like to work on the 40th anniversary 007 film and how his role as Sang Min on Hawaii 5-O was shaped. In addition, he's the star of a new DVD release called The Four Assassins and we'll go behind the scenes of that thoughtful character study. Summing up the eight decades of magician and comedy songwriter Milt Larson's career is no easy task. As a teenager, he wrote comedy bits for Bob Barker's Truth or Consequences game show. Producer Ralph Edwards used Larson as the "distraction" for stars like Buster Keaton and Stan Laurel so they didn't know they were about to be profiled on This is Your Life. But it was with magic where Larson earned his claim to fame, eventually earning a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and being named one of the 100 Most Influential Individuals in Magic by Magic Magazine. Among other accomplishments, he co-founded the members only Magic Castle club which is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. On top of all that, since the late '50s, Larson has written hundreds of comedy songs with Richard Sherman, half of the legendary Sherman brothers who wrote all those hits for Disney. In one of the liveliest conversations we've ever had, Milt will tell you all about the days of vaudeville, encounters with Cary Grant and Johnny Carson, his new memoir . . . in fact, trying to tell you what he'll talk about is a bit like trying to squeeze the Titanic into a shot glass. Oh, expect a generous sampling of the Sherman-Larson comic songs as well. All this, along with some new "predictably unpredictable" radio comedy debuts on the next Dave White Presents, Tuesday, March 12, at 7:30 p.m. Eastern, then 7:30 Pacific over-- www.KSAV.org You can pre-record the show at Digital Audio Recording (DAR)-- http://www.dar.fm/faq.php As if by magic, on Wed. March 13, the 90 minute show will be available as a podcast, mp3 download, from itunes, through TEVO and Sticher.com, or on the player at-- www.audioentertainment.org/dwp Keep up with entertainment news at the Dave White Presents Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Dave-White-Presents/153177177306

Dave White Presents

Tue, 26 Feb 2013 08:37:38 -0800

The Ladies Take Over The Next Dave White Presents With Elizabeth Rohm (Law and Order), Martha Wash (The Weather Girls), and author Barbara Barnett talking House M.D.! Elizabeth Rohm is best known for her TV roles as Assistant D.A. Serena Southerlyn On Law and Order and as detective Kate Lockley on Angel. Her mother was a script-writer for Guiding Light, so it's appropriate Rohm's own career started with work on One Life to Live before her two seasons on Angel, four years on Law and order, and recent projects like The Client List and In the Dark. She's also an activist and author on her most important role of them all—Motherhood. Elizabeth is now trying her hand with comedy, starring in the upcoming The Whole Truth with Sean Patrick Flanery and Eric Roberts. She'll give you the inside story on the next DWP as well as share insights into her newest book, Object of My Conception. There's probably a lot you didn't know about the song, "It's Raining Men." The music was written by Paul Shaffer. Diana Ross, Donna Summer, Cher, and Barbara Streisand all turned it down before a duo called Two Tons O Fun were talked into recording it. And they changed their name to The Weather Girls specifically for the 1982 hit. One half of that duo, Martha Wash, comes to DWP to tell you how it all happened and how she and her partner, Izora Rhodes, laughed and laughed when they first heard the demo. But Martha has lots to say about the pair's previous work on the hits of Sylvester, her solo work with Black Box, and Top Ten singles like "Gonna Make You Sweat." Martha has a new album out called Something Good, and we have a great sample to play for you! In 2008, House M.D. was the most watched show in the world, seen in 66 countries. A Top Ten hit for three seasons in the U.S., critical praise included five Primetime Emmys, two Golden Globes, a Peabody, and nine People's Choice Awards. What made Hugh Laurie's portrayal of Dr. Gregory House, one of television's most misanthropic characters, must see TV? Barbara Barnett, author of Chasing Zebras: The Unofficial Guide to House, M.D., can tell you. Unlike many TV books, Chasing Zebras isn't a quick examination of the cast and production with an episode guide. Barbara gets into much more depth, analyzing the appeal of a drug-addicted genius and why we were fascinated by a man most of us wouldn't want to share dinner with. All this, and the usual unusual "predictably unpredictable" humor of Dave White Presents is coming Tuesday, Feb. 26 at 7:30 p.m. Eastern, then 7:30 Pacific over-- www.KSAV.org You can pre-record the show at Digital Audio Recording (DAR)-- http://www.dar.fm/faq.php On Wed. Feb. 27, the 90 minute show will be available as a podcast, mp3 download, from itunes, through Feedburner, TEVO and Sticher.com, or on the player at-- www.audioentertainment.org/dwp Keep up with entertainment news at the Dave White Presents Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Dave-White-Presents/153177177306

Dave White Presents

Mon, 11 Feb 2013 08:58:22 -0800

It's not often Dave White Presents showcases only one celebrity guest, but that's just what we're doing for our Special Ray Stevens Extravaganza next Tuesday, Feb. 12! "The Streak." "Gitarzan." "Ahab the Arab." "Harry the Hairy Ape." "Along Came Jones." "Everything is Beautiful." "Mr. Businessman." "Misty." "Mississippi Squirrel Revival." In 1957, Harold "Rags" Ragsdale signed his first recording contract thinking he might be the next doo-wop R&B hitmaker. But, under the name Ray Stevens, a song came out called "Jeremiah Peabody's Polyunsaturated Quick-Dissolving, Fast-Acting Pleasant-Tasting Green and Purple Pills." After that, the Grammy-winning multi-instrumentalist not only kept topping the charts with novelty, Adult Contemporary, and country hits, Ray Stevens became a producer and A&R man for the likes of Brenda Lee, Patti Page, Dusty Springfield, and Dolly Parton. On the next DWP, Ray shares an in-depth conversation with Wes Briton and not only talks about his musical history and legacy, but also his thoughts on the changing music business, especially his ongoing series of comic videos. To put it mildly, 78 year old Ray isn't slowing down! For example, there's his new 108 song The Encyclopedia of Recorded Comedy Music. And he has a brand-new television show, "Ray-ality TV." We'll get into all that and more—that's because DWP will also play the songs of Ray Stevens all through the 90 minute Tribute! But we got other hot features for you as well! For example, Dave White has fun with Steve Squires of Squires and Corrie Slot Machines who shares the history of slots, how they operate, and how the odds are formulated. He'll tell you some of the methods used to cheat, schemes to try to disguise the machines as non-gambling devices, and of course how to win playing slot machines. That alone is worth your price of admission . . . All this, and the usual unusual "predictably unpredictable" humor of DWP comes your way Tuesday, Feb. 12 at 7:30 p.m. Eastern, then 7:30 Pacific over-- www.KSAV.org You can pre-record the show at Digital Audio Recording (DAR)-- http://www.dar.fm/faq.php But if you miss the premiere broadcast, on Wed. Feb. 13, the 90 minute Ray Stevens Special will be available as a podcast, mp3 download, from itunes, through TEVO, Feedburner, and Sticher.com, or on the player at-- www.audioentertainment.org/dwp So the comedy of Ray Stevens and how to cheat on the slots—what more can you ask in Variety Entertainment? Keep up with entertainment news at the Dave White Presents Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Dave-White-Presents/153177177306

Dave White Presents

Mon, 28 Jan 2013 15:51:57 -0800

The Grass Roots, The Buckinghams, and the Return of The Saint on the next Dave White Presents! "Let's Live for Today." "Midnight Confessions." "Temptation Eyes." "Wait a Million Years." "Sooner or Later." "Where Were You When I Needed you?" Between 1966 and 1972, The Grass Roots were a band that kept pumping out the hits. But did you know, after producer Lou Adler created the first group specifically to record the songs of P. F. Sloan and Steve Barri, that the entire band quit? Carrying on with the same name, a new line-up of The Grass Roots went on to sell 20 million records and entered the charts 21 times. On Tues. Jan. 29, second generation member Dennis Provisor (keyboards, vocals, and songwriter) stops by DWP to share his memories of life on the road and in the studio. How did his incarnation of The Grass Roots evolve from a folk/rock ensemble into a group with more horns and R&B sounds? We'll share some stories behind the hits and play some for you! "Kind of a Drag." "Hey Baby (They're Playing Our Song." "Mercy, Mercy, Mercy." "Susan." "Don't You Care?" Speaking of a string of hits, from 1966 to 1970, Chicago's The Buckinghams also helped put the brass/rock sound at the top of the charts. In fact, in 1967, Billboard Magazine said they were "the most listened to band in America." On the next DWP, founding member, Guitarist and vocalist Carl Giammarese talks with Wes Britton about the band's history—how they started out on local TV, how a famous producer helped shape their sound, why they broke up, and what they're doing now. Yep, Carl will tell you about where and when you can hear them in 2013! It was back in 1928 when British author Leslie Charteris published the first novel featuring Simon Templar, better known as The Saint. By the time of his death in 1993, Charteris had penned 19 full-length novels, 48 novelettes, and 95 short stories. That's his English language books, not counting his works in French. Then there are all the Saint stories written by other authors, the various Saint radio series (including one with Vincent Price), TV shows (most notably starring Roger Moore), and the films featuring actors like George Saunders and Val Kilmer. Now, he's back! On a recent visit to LA to check out the filming of a new Saint TV pilot, Ian Dickerson, Honorary Secretary of The Saint Club, graciously shared a few minutes to talk about the history of Simon Templar—his past, present and future. Who's the new Saint? When and where can we see him? Find out on the next Dave White Presents, Tues. Jan. 29, at 7:30 p.m. Eastern, then 7:30 Pacific over-- www.KSAV.org You can pre-record the show at Digital Audio Recording (DAR)-- http://www.dar.fm/faq.php But if you miss the premiere broadcast, on Wed. Jan. 30, the 90 minute show will be available as a podcast, mp3 download, from itunes, through Feedburner, TEVO and Sticher.com, or on the player at-- www.audioentertainment.org/dwp Keep up with entertainment news at the Dave White Presents Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Dave-White-Presents/153177177306

Dave White Presents

Mon, 14 Jan 2013 10:51:45 -0800

Blues with the son of Muddy Waters, Indy Pop with Big Dipper, and TV's First Responders on Dave White Presents! For Mud Morganfield, "Pop" was a "Hoochie Coochie Man" with a Mojo working pretty much all the time. Pop was, in fact, McKinley Morganfield, better known as the legendary Muddy Waters. On Tues. Jan. 15, Mud Morganfield comes to Dave White Presents and reveals that he's much more than a chip off the old block. While he shares many, many stories about "Pop," he's got his own blues to sing. Many of his original tunes are now on his highly-praised 2012 album, SON OF THE SEVENTH SON. Like past DWP guest John Lee Hooker, Jr., Mud is a latecomer to taking his place in the sun, but we think you'll get hooked on "Blues in My Shoes" and his hard-charging "Loco Motor"—two of the tracks we'll play on DWP! On the other end of the musical spectrum, between 1987 and 1992, Boston-based Indy rock band Big Dipper earned a lot of critical praise if not stratospheric album sales. In particular, their 1987 HEAVENS is regarded by many as one of the best Indy Pop albums of the era. In fact, when their entire back catalogue was released in 2008, the response was so spectacular that 3 Big Dipper alumni decided to hit the road and record some new music. Four years later, CRASHES ON THE PLATINUM PLANET is the happy result. On the next DWP, founding member Gary Waleik stops by to talk about all things Big Dipper from their jangly twin guitars, intricate harmonies, and extremely poetic lyrics written by three unique and quirky songwriters. We'll play two choice cuts including the rockin' "Guitar Named Desire: The Animated Sequel." Sound intriguing? Of all the heroes we've seen on TV over the years, you might not think firefighters, paramedics, EMTs, lifeguards, forest rangers, and the Coast Guard were all that popular. But as actual fireman Richard Yokley chronicles in his FIRST RESPONDERS OF TELEVISION, these professionals have been there from the beginning, not only in supporting roles in police and medical dramas, but in shows like RESCUE 8, EMERGENCY!, SAVED, and RESCUE ME. As Yokley tells Dave White, First Responders have been important in fictional shows and reality series all over the globe, and capturing what they do has been challenging and eye-opening for audiences and producers alike. Find out why on Tuesday, Jan. 15 at 7:30 p.m. Eastern, then 7:30 Pacific over-- www.KSAV.org You can pre-record the show at Digital Audio Recording (DAR)-- http://www.dar.fm/faq.php On Wed. Jan. 16, the 90 minute show will be available anytime you like as a podcast, mp3 download, from itunes, through TEVO and Sticher.com, or on the player at-- www.audioentertainment.org/dwp Future guests include Carl Giammarese of the Buckinghams, Dennis Provisor from the Grass Roots, and Ian Dickerson from The Saint Club with hot news about a new Saint pilot being shot in LA even as we speak! So keep up with entertainment news at the Dave White Presents Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Dave-White-Presents/153177177306

Dave White Presents

Mon, 31 Dec 2012 09:36:58 -0800

Celebrate New Year's with Marshall Crenshaw, Ian Fleming, and Blowing Up Casinos in Lake Tahoe on the next Dave White Presents! You probably know singer, songwriter, and guitarist Marshall Crenshaw best for his 1982 hit, "Someday, Someway." Did you know he played John Lennon in BEATLEMANIA, Buddy Holly in 1987's LA BAMBA, and that he wrote the title song for 2007's WALK HARD? Folks like Ronnie Spector, Carrie Underwood, Kelly Willis, Robert Gordon, and Bette Midler have all covered his songs. On Jan. 1, 2013, Marshall will share all these stories and more on the first DWP of the New Year! Yep, he has new music he wants you to hear, and we'll play you some samples. On Aug. 27, 1980, millionaire John Birges Sr. tried to extort $3 million from Harvey's Resort Hotel in Lake Tahoe, Nevada. To do this, Birges built one of the largest bombs the FBI had ever seen containing 1,000 pounds of dynamite. The bomb was the most complex improvised explosive device ever created, and a replica of it is still used in FBI training. In his truth-is-stranger-than-fiction memoir, BOMBING HARVEY, John Birges Jr tells how his Dad suckered his two sons into joining him in the plot. In a surprising interview with Dave White, Birges discusses how he got involved and what he did and felt during and after it all went down. Boom! If you hear the title, SHAKEN, NOT STIRRED: The Secret Files of I__ F______, Code Designate 17F and think it has something to do with the creator of 007, you're right! Author Aaron Cooley's very imaginative debut novel is where known history, speculative biography, and obvious literary invention meet. What did Ian Fleming do during World War II and what happened that might have inspired the character of James Bond? Some of Cooley's book includes some intriguing "maybes," some of what happens is simple entertaining playfulness. All of this rockin' and explosive entertainment comes your way on The next DAVE WHITE PRESENTS, Tuesday, Jan. 1 at 7:30 p.m. Eastern, then 7:30 Pacific over-- www.KSAV.org You can pre-record the show at Digital Audio Recording (DAR)-- http://www.dar.fm/faq.php But if you miss the premiere broadcast, on Wed. Jan. 2 the 90 minute show will become available for 24/7 access anytime you want it as a podcast, mp3 download, from itunes, through TEVO and Sticher.com, or on the player at-- www.audioentertainment.org/dwp Keep up with entertainment news at the Dave White Presents Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Dave-White-Presents/153177177306

Dave White Presents

Mon, 17 Dec 2012 09:44:25 -0800

Celebrate Christmas with Creedence Clearwater Revival and Gary U.S. Bonds on the next Dave White Presents! "Proud Mary." "Suzie Q." "Bad Moon Rising." "Down on the Corner." "Lodi." "Born on the Bayou." "Have You Ever Seen Rain?" From 1967 to 1972, few bands matched the success of Creedence Clearwater Revival for riding high on the charts with so many influential songs. Then, few top groups broke up so publicly and so controversially with repercussions lasting to the present day. While many think CCR was essentially John Fogerty's band, Creedence Clearwater couldn't have been what it was without the bass of Stu Cook, rhythm guitar by Tom Fogerty, or the drums of Doug "Cosmo" Clifford. Since 1995, Cook and Clifford have been proving just that in Creedence Clearwater Revisited, a hot little band Clifford will tell you all about on the Tuesday, Dec. 18 DWP Christmas Special! In a lengthy interview with Wes Britton, Clifford goes way back to talk about the early years of the original CCR on the road and in the studio. He shares his feelings about the band's break-up and what fans can enjoy when they see Creedence Clearwater Revisited in concert, especially on the upcoming Rock Legends Cruise. We'll play two songs for you, including the new CCR's version of Chuck Berry's "Run, Rudolf, Run"! Speaking of rockin' Christmas music, no one can deliver a party better than Gary U.S. Bonds! Back in 1961, he delivered the goods when he topped the charts with his smash, Quarter to Three." Bonds went on to have nine Top 40 hits, including songs like "This Little Girl" with a little help from a gent named Bruce Springsteen. Now, Gary has a new album called CHRISTMAS IS ON!, and he means it! On the next DWP, he'll tell you how it came together and shares some classic and funny rock stories. Did you know he fired the Beatles as his back-up band as, at the time, they weren't very good? Did you know he didn't move around on stage until Sam Cooke slapped him around and told him to put on a better show? We'll get into those anecdotes and more and play two samples from CHRISTMAS IS ON!—including a new party tune featuring Danny G, the original sax-man from "Quarter to Three"! Of course, if it's Christmas on Dave White Presents, you gotta expect Dave's "predictably unpredictable" comedy and satire that'll warm your chestnuts and put bubbles in your eggnog including a brand new message of guidance from Dr. Ezekiel Hope. It all happens Tuesday, Dec. 18 at 7:30 p.m. Eastern, then 7:30 Pacific over-- www.KSAV.org You can pre-record the show at Digital Audio Recording (DAR)-- http://www.dar.fm/faq.php But if you miss the premiere broadcast, we won't put coal in your stockings! On Wed. Dec. 19, the 90 minute spectacular will be available forever as a podcast, mp3 download, from itunes, through TEVO and Sticher.com, or on the player at-- www.audioentertainment.org/dwp Keep up with entertainment news at the Dave White Presents Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Dave-White-Presents/153177177306 Hear you then—and Happy Holidays—all of them—from all of us at Dave White Presents!

Dave White Presents

Mon, 3 Dec 2012 10:05:22 -0800

Get Wild With Tarzan and Jim Dandy on the Next Dave White Presents! In 1971, Black Oak Arkansas were pioneers of the Southern rock sound with songs like '"Hot and Nasty" and "Lord Have Mercy on My Soul." Featuring the growling lead vocals of Jim "Dandy" Mangrum, they had 10 chart-topping albums and a 1973 hit with their remake of "Jim Dandy to the Rescue." Jim Dandy and Black Oak are still at it! For example, come January, they're part of the "Rock Legends Cruise" along with folks like Paul Rodgers, Creedence Clearwater Revisited, Foreigner, and Kansas. On Tues. Dec. 4, Jim Dandy tells you all about it on DWP, and it's a wild one, we promise! Speaking of wild, we got a double-dose of Tarzan for you to celebrate Lord Greystoke's 100th birthday! To begin, how's this for a book title—ME TARZAN, YOU TRAIN? You might remember Denny Miller as Duke Shannon on WAGON Train and his guest roles in over 200 series like HAVE GUN, WILL TRAVEL, THE RIFLEMAN, V, BATTLESTAR GALACTICA, and GILLIGAN'S ISLAND. In 1959, he starred in TARZAN, THE APE MAN. He's now the "World's Oldest Living Tarzan," a member of the PTA—Past Tarzan Association! Denny is now also a personal trainer, hence the title of his new book. In a lively conversation with Dave White, Denny talks about Tarzan and how exercise without pain is what can keep you young and swinging in the trees. Speaking of good book titles, Tracy Griffin's TARZAN: THE CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION is just that—a colorful celebration of 100 years with the Lord of the Jungle. On the next DWP, Tracy tells you all about Tarzan in the Edgar Rice Burroughs books, on film, stage, radio, pulp magazines, and the comics. You'll love this book—chock-full of beautiful art and photos of all those screen Tarzans—like Denny Miller! All this and some new "predictably unpredictable" humor on the next DAVE WHITE PRESENTS swings your way Tuesday, Dec. 4, at 7:30 p.m. Eastern, then 7:30 Pacific over-- www.KSAV.org In case you're on safari that night, you can pre-record the show at Digital Audio Recording (DAR)-- http://www.dar.fm/faq.php But if you miss the premiere broadcast, on Wed. Dec. 5, the 90 minute show will be available as a podcast, mp3 download, from itunes, through TEVO and Sticher.com, or on the player at-- www.audioentertainment.org/dwp Keep up with entertainment news at the Dave White Presents Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Dave-White-Presents/153177177306

Dave White Presents

Mon, 19 Nov 2012 10:29:32 -0800

Dick Wagner talks Alice Cooper and Lou Reed in the Thanksgiving Feast Edition of Dave White Presents! The menu includes: Sex, drugs, and rock 'n roll. That's pretty much the story of guitarist/songwriter Dick Wagner. Back in the '60s, he met and played with idols like Little Richard, Roy Orbison, and BB King. After a stint with the Michigan band, Frost, Wagner came to national prominence as half of the guitar duo on Lou Reed's Rock and Roll Animal. That gig lead to his becoming an axeman and songwriting collaborator with Alice Cooper for four albums. His resume now includes playing with, writing for, or producing Billy Joel, Meatloaf, Tina Turner, Tim Curry, Kiss, Aerosmith, Peter Gabriel, and Air Supply. Songs he wrote or co-wrote include "Only Women Bleed," "Welcome to my Nightmare," and "Shine Silently" with past DWP guest, Nils Lofgren. Dick tells many of his stories in his new book, Not Only Women Bleed, Vignettes from the Heart of a Musician. He also shares some of them with you on the next DWP and we'll play you some new Alice Cooper and hot off the press Dick Wagner music we bet you haven't heard before . . . Now, since this is a Thanksgiving special, we thought we'd throw in some healthy news before you get to gobbling everything in sight! So Dave White chats with Dr. Matt Mumber, an oncologist at the Harbin Clinic in Rome, GA. They'll discuss his book, Sustainable Wellness, which is all about how to develop a more individual method to promote health and wellbeing rather than a one size fits all fad style regimen. For dessert, we'll explore the reasons old-fashioned vinyl albums are having such a revival. Andy Kamm, owner of the Record Connection in Ephrata, PA, reveals how records are not just for lovers of second-hand music anymore. Did you know that major and minor labels alike are putting out new releases on CD, as downloads, and on those old black grooves again? Why? And what is the annual Record Day all about? All this, and all the trimmings, will be on the next DAVE WHITE PRESENTS, Tuesday, Nov. 20, at 7:30 p.m. Eastern, then 7:30 Pacific over-- www.KSAV.org As always, you can pre-record the show at Digital Audio Recording (DAR)-- http://www.dar.fm/faq.php But if you miss the premiere broadcast, on Wed. Nov. 21, the 90 minute show will be available as a podcast, mp3 download, from itunes, through TEVO and Sticher.com, or on the player at-- www.audioentertainment.org/dwp Keep up with entertainment news at the Dave White Presents Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Dave-White-Presents/153177177306

Dave White Presents

Mon, 5 Nov 2012 08:34:18 -0800

Yes, Nov. 6 is Election Day. It's also your first (but not last) chance to hear the new "Dave White Presents" with new music from Keith Emerson and stories of a rock 'n roll pioneer! Reaching back to his ELP days, keyboard wizard Keith Emerson has just created something very different in prog rock history. Along with guitarist Marc Bonilla and orchestra conductor Terje Mikkelsen, Emerson has produced The Three Fates Project, a blending of rock and classical performances unlike anything you've heard before. The Three Fates Project includes new versions of "Tarkus," "Fanfare for the Common Man," and "The Endless Enigma Suite" along with new music produced in ways Emerson, Lake, and Palmer couldn't do all those years ago. DWP gets really in depth with The Three Fates as we don't just talk with Keith about his new album. Wes Britton also co-interviews Bonilla and Mikkelsen as they describe the challenges of integrating rock instruments into a 70 piece orchestra. Sound intriguing? How about a sample from the album especially edited for DWP? What do Carole King, Bobby Darin, Neil Diamond, Neil Sedaka, The Monkees, and The Archies have in common? Don Kirshner. Back in 1958, Don Kirshner had a bright but simple idea: teenage rock and roll fans didn’t want the music of their parents and grandparents. They wanted hits written by their contemporaries. So, co-founding Aldon Music in New York, Kirshner hired songwriters Gerry Goffin and Carole King, Barry Mann and Cynthia Weil, Neil Sedaka and Howard Greenfield, and Jack Keller. For its five year run, Aldon was responsible for over 200 hits, and that's no small feat. Rich Podolsky, author of Don Kirshner - The Man with the Golden Ear: How He Changed the Face of Rock and Roll, tells the full story in his book and shares many of the tales on DWP. Go inside the studio and learn how "Will You Love Me Tomorrow", "Up on the Roof", "Breaking Up Is Hard to Do", "I Love How You Love Me," and "Sugar Sugar" came to be. To spice things up, we'll feature some brand new music from Mickey Dolenz—a country re-make of "I'm a Believer." The next "DAVE WHITE PRESENTS" will premiere during election returns on Tuesday, Nov. 6 at 7:30 p.m. Eastern, then 7:30 Pacific over-- www.KSAV.org But you can be sure not to miss the broadcast by pre-recording the show at Digital Audio Recording (DAR)-- http://www.dar.fm/faq.php Then, on Wed. Nov. 7—and every day thereafter-- the 90 minute show will be available as a podcast, mp3 download, from itunes, through TEVO and Sticher.com, or on the player at-- www.audioentertainment.org/dwp Keep up with entertainment news at the Dave White Presents Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Dave-White-Presents/153177177306 Read Wes Britton's review of The Keith Emerson Band's The Three Fates at: http://blogcritics.org/music/article/music-review-the-keith-emerson-band/ Read Wes's review of Rich Podolsky's Don Kirshner - The Man with the Golden Ear: How He Changed the Face of Rock and Roll at: http://www.bookpleasures.com/websitepublisher/articles/5171/1/--Don-Kirshner---The-Man-with-the-Golden-Ear-How-He-Changed-the-Face-of-Rock-and-Roll-Reviewed-By-Dr-Wesley-Britton-of-Bookpleasurescom/Page1.html

Dave White Presents

Mon, 22 Oct 2012 09:58:11 -0700

Les Paul, Humphrey Bogart, and Hot New Music on the Next "Dave White Presents"! Keith Richards, Steve Miller, Jose Feliciano, Billy Gibbons, and Slash are among the performers who've joined forces with rhythm guitarist Lou Pallo to celebrate Les Paul, the man who invented the electric guitar, pioneered recording technology, and left an astonishing legacy of music that began in 1928. On Tues. Oct. 23, Lou Pallo stops by online radio's "Dave White Presents" to talk about THANK YOU LES, a 21 song salute that captures the spirit and flavor of the music Les Paul loved. Pallo knows his stuff as he worked with Paul for over 26 years when the two performed together Monday nights at New York’s Fat Tuesday’s and the Iridium on Broadway until Paul’s death in 2009. Pallo talks about the history and contributions of Paul, the influence he had on generations of guitarists, and what you can hear on the Grammy nominated THANK YOU LES. We'll play two samples, and one features Ventures guitarist Nokie Edwards, himself a former guest on DWP! One of Dave White's favorite actors is Humphrey Bogart, so he was naturally delighted to meet a gent who actually worked with him! That's Eli Rill, author of the new BOGIE: THE FINAL CHAPTER. That critically praised memoir discusses Rill's time as Bogart's drama coach for THE HARDER THEY FALL (1956), Bogie's last film noir before his death in 1957. All the reviews—and from some notable folks—praise the book's warmth, humanity, and revealing portrait of one of the silver screen's biggest icons. If you're into classic movies, here's a classic conversation. But never let it be said DWP is stuck in the past! We also get into some new music from the new duo, Stephen Kalinich and Jon Tiven. Their two CD set is SHORTCUTS TO INFINITY, a set of "straight" rock 'n roll numbers, and SYMPTOMOLOGY, in which the two become the unrestrained Jack Hashtag and Reverend Stevie Nobody. Hmm. Lyricist and harmony vocalist Kalinich is perhaps best known for his work with Brian Wilson and the Beach Boys and songwriter P. F. Sloan. Multi-instrumentalist and lead vocalist Tiven cut his teeth working with the likes of Don Covay, Arthur Alexander, and Wilson Pickett. It was Phil Sloan who put them together, and you can hear what happened next when John Tiven talks about one of the most interesting debuts of 2012 when John visits DWP. All this, not to mention some musical jabs at politicians, will be featured on the next "DAVE WHITE PRESENTS", Tuesday, Oct. 23, at 7:30 p.m. Eastern, then 7:30 Pacific over-- www.KSAV.org You can pre-record the show at Digital Audio Recording (DAR)-- http://www.dar.fm/faq.php But if you miss the premiere broadcast, on Wed. Oct. 24, the 90 minute show will be available as a podcast, mp3 download, from itunes, through TEVO and Sticher.com, or on the player at-- www.audioentertainment.org/dwp Keep up with entertainment news at the Dave White Presents Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Dave-White-Presents/153177177306

Dave White Presents

Sun, 7 Oct 2012 08:36:31 -0700

David Peel Remembers John Lennon and Dave White Explores Early TV on the Next "Dave White Presents"! Back in 1971, John Lennon and Yoko Ono met a street musician named David Peel. Lennon was so impressed that he proclaimed Peel a genius and promptly signed him to Apple Records. 40 plus years later, Peel is still at his hippie tongue-in-cheek best. You can hear what he's been doing all this time on a new collection called Anthology from the good folks at GRA Records. On Tuesday, Oct. 9, you'll also hear stories of the old days including a clip of Lennon describing his first encounters with Peel followed by Wes Briton's in-depth conversation with the master of street theatre himself. Yep, we'll play you two musical samples including Peel's most famous and controversial song, "The Pope Smokes Dope." But the next DWP is mostly all about early TV in two interviews conducted by the Ed Sullivan of online radio, Mr. Dave White! Do you remember live television shows like Studio One, Robert Montgomery Presents, Kraft Television Theatre, or Captain Video? Wright King does as he was one of the New York actors who worked in all those series where any flubs were broadcast live all over the nation! He shared many of his stories with co-author Sandy Grabman in their book, No Retakes! Actors and Actresses Remember the Era of Live Television. King and Grabman join Dave White for a live conversation discussing their book that will take you back to the 1950s when the screens were black-and-white and viewers were lucky to have two channels to choose from . . . Speaking of the '50s, "Chicago Bill" Hansen returns to DWP to discuss a new DVD set called 50s TV Classics. It's an amazing collection of early television shows including Red Skelton, Milton Berle, Bob Hope, Dinah Shore, Ed Wynn, Edgar Bergan, Death Valley Days, game shows, Lawrence Welk . . . with guest stars like the Three Stooges, Boris Karloff, Mickey Rooney, and even Ed Sullivan doing a comic monologue! Now, that's Variety with a Capital V! It's all coming Tuesday Oct. 9 at 7:30 p.m. Eastern, then 7:30 Pacific over-- www.KSAV.org You can pre-record the show at Digital Audio Recording (DAR)-- http://www.dar.fm/faq.php But if you miss the premiere broadcast, on Wed. Oct. 10, the 90 minute show will be available as a podcast, mp3 download, from itunes, through TEVO and Sticher.com, or on the player at-- www.audioentertainment.org/dwp Keep up with entertainment news at the Dave White Presents Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Dave-White-Presents/153177177306 ---- More about David Peel's ANTHOLOGY is at-- http://blogcritics.org/music/article/music-review-david-peel-anthology/ Read about 50s TV Classics at-- http://blogcritics.org/video/article/dvd-review-50s-tv-classics/

Dave White Presents

Mon, 24 Sep 2012 10:06:29 -0700

The Sept. 25 Dave White Presents is a Musical Trifecta with Strawberry Alarm Clock, Renaissance, and John Lee Hooker, Jr.! It’s been a long time since we had a member of Strawberry Alarm Clock on the show. Back in Nov. 2009, keyboardist Mark Wietz shared the history of SAC and told the story behind their biggest hit, “Incense and Peppermints.” It’s been even longer since SAC put out a new studio album—40 years in fact. Now, bassist, rhythm guitarist, and songwriter George Bunnell stops by DWP to take you inside WAKE UP WHERE YOU ARE, a new time capsule of the psychedelic ‘60s. It’s an album performed by a band of, with one exception, original members of the group that rode the charts in 1967 and 1968. What took so long to put out new music? Did you know Lynard Skynard’s Ed King was an original member of SAC? Yes, we have stories for you . . . In 1969, two former Yardbirds didn’t go the hard-rock directions of other alumni like Clapton, Page, and Beck. Instead, Keith Relf and Jim McCarty founded Renaissance, a quintet fusing classical and folk traditions. By 1971, the formula remained the same but the players had changed, including a new lead vocalist named Annie Haslam. As Annie shares on the next DWP, the heyday for Renaissance was the mid to late ‘70s with a string of popular albums including TURN OF THE CARDS, SCHEHERAZADE AND OTHER STORIES, and LIVE AT CARNEGIE HALL. After the group disbanded in the early ‘80s, Haslam went on to do solo work. Then an old friend called to ask—why don’t we do it again? On September 23, 2011, the new Renaissance performed at the Keswick Theatre in Glenside, Pennsylvania. That’s the concert captured on two CDs and one DVD called TURN OF THE CARDS AND SCHEHERAZADE AND OTHER STORIES LIVE 2011. That’s a lot of music and Annie has lots of insights into the old Renaissance, the new incarnation, and what you can expect on this very special Collector’s Edition. You couldn’t get into a better blues school than growing up as the namesake of the legendary King of the Boogie, John Lee Hooker. After he started performing on Detroit radio at the age of eight and trying his hand in local clubs, John Lee Jr. appeared with dad on albums like LIVE IN SOLEDAD PRISON in 1972. Then, the younger Hooker took a wrong turn and returned to Soledad—as an inmate. At the age of 52, Junior came into his own with the award-winning 2004 release, BLUES WITH A VENGEANCE. He’s been consistently winning over critics and fans ever since, especially with his hot new ALL HOOKED UP. It’s old fashioned blues but with very modern, autobiographical stories. Wait till you hear “Dear John” and how it became Hooker’s second blues cartoon.

Dave White Presents

Wed, 12 Sep 2012 08:32:28 -0700

Before hitting the big-time in the 1970’s with Emerson, Lake, and Palmer, drummer Carl Palmer played with “The Crazy World of Arthur Brown,” a pioneering act in rock theatrics. After ELP, Palmer was a founding member of the super-group Asia, an ensemble born in the disintegration of two Prog Rock bands, ELP and Yes. In 1982, Palmer played on hits like “Heat of the Moment” and “Only Time Will Tell.” After shake-ups and break-ups, the original Asia reformed in 2006 and, this year, released XXX, an album celebrating their 30 year anniversary. Had history taken a slightly different turn, this reunion would have included a guitarist named Trevor Rabin. For his part, South African-born Trevor Rabin has worked with the likes of Seal, Michael Jackson, Manfred Mann, Tina Turner, Bob Dylan, and Paul Rodgers. He’s best known for his award-winning tenure with yes as guitarist, singer, and songwriter (“Owner of a Lonely Heart”). He’s composed film scores for Armageddon, Remember the Titans,National Treasure, Get Smart, and The Sorcerer's Apprentice. This year, Jacaranda became Rabin’s first solo album since 1989, an astonishing display of guitar and keyboard virtuosity. Is it rock, jazz, bluegrass, all of the above? Bboth Carl Palmer and Trevor Rabin will be sharing new music and talking about their careers with Wes Britton on this latest program. Of course, DWP is known for variety entertainment, so included in this blockbuster edition will be a discussion of a little known 1950s TV crime drama called Federal Men. It has just been released on DVD so learn what it's about and how to obtain it. It all previews Tuesday Sept. 11 at 7:30 p.m. Eastern, then 7:30 Pacific over-- www.KSAV.org

Dave White Presents

Sun, 26 Aug 2012 15:21:38 -0700

The 4th Year Anniversary of “Dave White Presents” will be a Comedy Spectacular with The Simpsons, Spinal Tap, Jack Benny, Cheers, Frazier and M*A*S*H—For Starters! Yep, “Dave White Presents” debuted on Tues. Aug. 28, 2008! So it’s more than appropriate we celebrate our fourth year next Tuesday, August 28, 2012 on KSAV.org. We decided to offer a comedy special to honor the occasion with two very special guests! First, Harry Shearer’s show biz career began at the age of 7 when he joined the cast of the Jack Benny radio show. He hung around with folks like voice actor Mel Blanc, appeared in the 1953 Abbott and Costello Go To Mars, starred in the pilot for Leave It To Beaver, and wrote for Saturday Night Live. Then he starred in projects like Spinal Tap, A Mighty Wind, his PBS series Le Show, and, of course, he’s the voice of all those characters on The Simpsons. Next Monday, Harry’s new comedy music album, Can’t Take a Hint, is coming out. He’ll be discussing that album as well as his lengthy career with Wes Britton on our very special anniversary show! We’ll really get into his new satirical tunes featuring folks like Dr. John and Jeff “Skunk” Baxter. Yep, we’ll debut three samples from the hot off the press disc . . . Before he became a comedy scriptwriter for shows like Cheers, Frazier, and M*A*S*H, Ken Levine was a typical teenager growing up during the ‘60s. Back then, he thought Love-Ins were great picnics where folks brought pot instead of potato salad. He didn’t watch sitcoms with Patty Duke, Elizabeth Montgomery, or Barbara Eden to laugh—he watched them to, ah, do what young single guys do when . . . Oh, he also worked in a record store where he had to keep tossing out a stoned Neil Young. Ken shares such stories in his new memoir, The Me Generation . . . By Me (Growing Up in the ‘60s). On our next DWP, Ken discusses that very funny book with Mr. Dave White himself! They’ll get into the influence of radio on his generation and the humor of being a Baby Boomer looking back on those crazy times. How did Levine’s formative years influence the scripts of some of the most successful hits in TV history? All this, plus some “predictably unpredictable” anniversary surprises will debut on a very special edition of “DAVE WHITE PRESENTS,” Tuesday, Aug. 28, at 7:30 p.m. Eastern, then 7:30 Pacific over-- www.KSAV.org

Dave White Presents

Thu, 9 Aug 2012 10:51:15 -0700

“Dave White Presents”--The Beatles. Bowie. Elton. Lou Reed. Supertramp. Duran Duran. While just a teenager in London, Ken Scott went to work at EMI Studios in hopes of becoming a recording engineer. In short order, not only did that dream come true, he became one of only five engineers to work with The Beatles. After helping mix tracks for Magical Mystery Tour and the White Album, Ken moved over to the producer’s chair to work with John, George, and Ringo on their solo projects as well as Bowie, Elton, Jeff Beck, Mahavishnu Orchestra, Supertramp, The Tubes, Duran Duran, Missing Persons . . . This year, the now legendary Ken Scott published his memories of his work in the studio in Abbey Road to Ziggy Stardust: Off-the-record with The Beatles, Bowie, Elton, and so much more. It’s quite a book for any music fan, and on Tuesday, Aug. 14, Ken shares many of his stories and anecdotes on online radio’s “Dave White Presents.” In a lengthy and lively conversation with Wes Britton, Scott traces his career, takes you behind the scenes of many of the most important hits and albums in rock, and describes some special and poignant moments he shared with the stars. Now, this is seriously cool: for DWP, Scott created an exclusive mash-up of one song he produced for both Lou Reed and Duran Duran. You’ll have to join us to find out what it is—you won’t hear it anywhere else! What was the TV series that launched the career of Michael Douglas? It was The Streets of San Francisco that ran on ABC from 1972 to 1978. Co-starring veteran actor Karl Malden, the show was a police drama filmed on location and remained popular until Douglas left the series to do movies in 1977. Jim Rosin, author of a new book on the show, tells Dave White the nitty-gritty of how The Streets of San Francisco was a study in getting the details right. When you’re filming in the actual streets of your show’s title, you get authenticity but also a set of problems you don’t have on the studio lot or out on some remote location. We’ve got some funny stories for you, including a certain car crash that started it all . . . So come with us behind the scenes in the recording of some of the greatest music of all time and learn about making television history from a different angle on the next DAVE WHITE PRESENTS,

Dave White Presents

Sat, 28 Jul 2012 12:09:47 -0700

Edgar Winter, David Freiberg, Linda Imperial, and Maverick headline the next DAVE WHITE PRESENTS! In 1970, Texas rocker Edgar Winter’s debut album, ENTRANCE, took the music world by storm. Then, after two successful albums with White Trash, The Edgar Winter Group topped the charts with monster hits like “Frankenstein” and Free Ride.” Edgar has been rocking the planet ever since. In 2012, for example, Edgar will be touring the U.S. in the Rock and Blues Fest along with his brother Johnny, Rick Derringer, Mountain’s Leslie West, and Kim Simmonds and Savoy Brown. On Tuesday, July 31, Edgar Winter joins Wes Britton on online radio’s DAVE WHITE PRESENTS to talk about a lifetime of music from his formative years in Beaumont, Texas to the creation of his most famous bands to what will be happening in the Rock and Blues fest. Expect the unexpected—including a very rare treat from songwriter Dan Hartman’s first band, The Legends, that led to Edgar hiring the composer of “Free Ride.” We go behind the scenes with Edgar in the studio and tell you how songs like “Frankenstein” came to be . . . Back in the ‘60s, David Freiberg was a founding member of Quicksilver Messenger Service before signing up with Jefferson Airplane and then Jefferson Starship. These days, he’s also heavily involved in his wife’s new group, The Linda Imperial Band. That’s also the name of Linda’s hot new album which also features guitarist Peter Harris (The Jerry Garcia Band) and keyboardist David Kaffinetti, better known as Viv Savage from Spinal Tap. The rhythm section includes Drummer Doug Freedman (Iron Butterfly) and Steve Valverde on bass. For our next blockbuster broadcast, DAVE WHITE PRESENTS is delighted to offer a co-interview with both David and Linda. We’ll also play you two tracks that, we promise, will take you back to the ‘60s San Francisco sound. Think Quicksilver with a ballsy, bluesy lady singer . . . Of course, DWP always puts the capital V in Variety, and the next show is no exception! This time around, Dave White reunites with an old colleague, TV CONFIDENTIAL host Ed Robertson. Ed has just published MAVERICK: LEGEND OF THE WEST so you know who we’ll be discussing—James Garner, Jack Kelley, Roger Moore . . .

Dave White Presents

Sun, 15 Jul 2012 07:03:43 -0700

After musician Davy Jones left us on February 29, 2012, there was no shortage of tributes and reminiscences honoring the ex-Monkee best known for his days singing and playing with Mickey, Mike, and Peter. But what about his life and music after the Monkees? On Tues. July 17, online radio’s “Dave White Presents” will air a very special look into what David Thomas Jones was up to during his final decades. We’ll offer perspectives you’ve likely not heard before. For example, from 1992 to 2012, musician/producer Johnny Blair was Davy Jones musical partner, collaborator, friend, buddy, and brother. They worked together in the studio, on the road, and hung around together getting into, ah, shall we say rock and roll trouble? Johnny shares some of his very affectionate memories on DWP, talks about Davy’s neglected CDs released over the past few decades, and, of course, we’ll play some samples of their rare or out—of-print recordings together. What was Davy Jones’ favorite place on earth? Believe it or not, it was a small, rural Pennsylvania town called Beavertown. There, Davy was free to ride his beloved horses around town and shop in Giant as just one of the neighbors. Someone who got to know Davy very well was Beavertown’s Mayor, Cloyd “Bill” Wagner. In a surprising conversation with Wes Britton, Mayor Wagner talks about what Davy was like as a resident of Beavertown—not always the most responsible of citizens—and what Davy desired for the future. For example, it was in Beavertown where Davy planned to build his museum to display all his Monkee artifacts. As you’ll hear, the community and Davy’s children hope to fulfill Davy’s wishes. So the next DWP not only looks into the life of Davy Jones, we’ll be sharing news about future plans to keep his legacy alive. And, for this very special tribute, we’ll play as much of Davy’s music as we can squeeze in. But we have yet one more feature to tickle your funnybone— On a previous DWP, Josh Mills, step-son of the late, great Ernie Kovacs, stopped by to share what the Kovacs Estate had in store for his fans in 2012. One of the new releases is an audio CD of Percy Dovetonsils, a strange Kovacs character who read comic poetry on television in the 1950s. Never heard it before? We’ll offer a sample and Josh will tell you how to find a copy for yourself.

Dave White Presents

Sun, 1 Jul 2012 07:37:46 -0700

Celebrate July 4th with Ed Asner, Paul Thorn, and Reincarnation on the next “Dave White Presents”! Yep, Ed Asner played Lou Grant in two rather famous series from 1970 to 1982. Before that, he guest-starred in shows like Mission: Impossible, The Wild Wild West, and even The Girl from U.N.C.L.E. He appeared in both the original and the remake of Hawaii 5-O. He was in Roots, Rich Man, Poor Man, and was the voice of Carl Fredricksen in 2009’s Up. This month, two independent films Ed starred in last year are coming out on DVD, Elephant Sighs and Identical. If you seek entertainment that’s character-driven with scripts with meaning, Ed shares why these are two films you shouldn’t miss. The witty Mr. Asner also tells Wes Britton funny stories about his TV past. For example, in 1987 he was Principal Joe Danzig in the short-lived high-school drama, The Bronx Zoo. He says as soon as the title was revealed, the NY school system complained their students were being compared to animals. In short order, the actual Bronx Zoo complained their animals were being compared to unruly students. When Wes asked Ed if he kept up with the cast of The Mary Tyler Moore Show, Ed quipped he is spending a lot of time with Ted. That’s the sort of humor you can hear all through the conversation, and wit is also part of Wes’s interview with musician Paul Thorn. Paul is a gravelly voiced blues performer who just released What the Hell is Goin’ On, an album named after a song by a DWP alum, Elvin Bishop. The CD is Paul and his Southern roots band doing songs by some of Thorn’s inspirations, like Ray Wylie Hubbard’s down and dirty “Snake Farm.” A snake farm might not sound friendly, but what if a brothel is hiding behind it? What happens when a pot-head meets a red-neck alki Klan member? Find out in Wild Bill Emerson’s ironic “Bull Mountain Bridge.” In between these two tracks, you should enjoy Paul Thorn’s breed of story-telling as he takes time out from his current tour to celebrate the holidays with you. Now, DWP has talked with and about many figures from the past during our 100 plus broadcasts so far. But perhaps we’ve never gone so far back in time as with author Roy Stemman. His The Big Book of Reincarnation: Examining the Evidence That We Have All Lived Before reveals the results of a search from a “skeptical believer.” Odds are this interview will be full of surprises. Perhaps you too were a celebrity in a past life, signed the Declaration of Independence, or even wrote all of Shakespeare’s plays . . .

Dave White Presents

Sun, 17 Jun 2012 08:07:07 -0700

What Makes Comedy Funny, Star Trek, and a Mysterious Island Take Over the Next “Dave White Presents”! So, what’s so funny? And why is it funny? Comedy writer David Misch can tell you. For 35 years, he’s written comedy for shows like MORK AND MINDY, SNL, DUCKMAN, and POLICE SQUAD. According to his bio, “He is also a playwright, songwriter, blogger, and recovering stand-up comic.” For the USC School of Creative Arts, he teaches a class called “What’s So Funny: A Survey of American Comedy from Ben Franklin to Ben Stiller.” Now, David is the author of FUNNY: THE BOOK. EVERYTHING YOU ALWAYS WANTED TO KNOW ABOUT COMEDY. Everything? Hmm. Well, he’ll tell you all about it when he tops off his career by appearing on--where else?—the next DWP! Speaking of everything you need to know, is there anything left to say about why STAR TREK became a phenomena? Author Mark Clark thinks so. His STAR TREK FAQ: EVERYTHING LEFT TO KNOW ABOUT THE FIRST VOYAGES OF THE STARSHIP ENTERPRISE does travel where many books have gone before, but Mark unearthed surprises even for the most devoted of fans. For example, did you know Captain Kirk never said “Beam me up, Scotty”? Match your Trek knowledge with Mark as he has a lively and in-depth conversation with Wes Britton about why we need one more literary voyage with the Great Bird of the Galaxy! Speaking of traveling in time and space, on Sat. Feb. 11, the SyFy Channel aired a new version of JULES VERNE’S MYSTERIOUS ISLAND. It’s the story of four Civil War POWs who escape from a Confederate prison in a hot air balloon. They float into the Bermuda Triangle where they crash onto a strange island. There, they meet two sisters from the 21st Century, encounter weird nocturnal monsters, not to mention the famous Captain Nemo. Now, the TV movie is available as a DVD and actor Lochlyn Munro, who played Captain Cyrus Harding, takes you behind the scenes.

Dave White Presents

Mon, 4 Jun 2012 09:15:02 -0700

Do the “Time Warp” when Marley’s Ghost and the ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW headline the next “Dave White Presents”! For 25 years, Marley’s Ghost has been a roots band playing bagpipes, blues, reggae, country and folk. Their 10th album, JUBILEE, has just been released, and celebration is the right word! For one thing, JUBILEE was produced by 81 year old Cowboy Jack Clement. He worked with Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings, Roy Orbison and Carl Perkins back at Sun Records. In fact Clemen was the guy who told Jerry Lee Lewis to come back with something rock ‘n roll. So credit Clement with inspiring “Great Balls of Fire.” On Tuesday June 5, singer and multi-instrumentalist Dan Wheatman will tell you other stories about JUBILEE including the other heavy-hitters who joined in the fun including Emmylou Harris, John Prine, Old Crow Medicine Show, and Marty Stuart. Wheatman will get inside the two clever songs we’ll play for you including one co-written by Levon Helm about a cotton farmer who, ah, had to plant an alternate crop. “Hank and Audrey” is all about the wild relationship between Hank and Audrey Williams. Wild is the right word, alright . . . Speaking of wild, why is THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW such a phenomena? Forty years after its debut, it’s still the longest running movie being shown in theatres, usually at those famous midnight matinees. Why does it inspire grown men to dress up in fish-net stockings and prompt viewers to throw food at the screen? Dave Thompson, author of a new ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW history, has some ideas about the whys of RHPS along with many stories behind the production. Did you know it all started when Richard O'Brien wrote the play because he wasn’t permitted to play Herod as Elvis in a production of Jesus Christ Superstar? Did you know there have been 118 “Original Cast” soundtrack recordings from countries as diverse as Peru, Iceland, the Philippines, Panama, and Germany? Thompson covers it all, including the "The Rocky Horror Picture Show Audience Participation Survival Kit" which lists everything you must bring to any screening. On top of all that, Dave White chats with a new KSAV host named Mark Silverman. His upcoming show is called “Talking Time Share.” What is it all about? Find out Tuesday, June 5 at 7:30 p.m. Eastern, then 7:30 Pacific over-- www.KSAV.org You can pre-record the show with Digital Audio Recording (DAR)-- http://www.dar.fm/faq.php But if you miss the premiere broadcast, fear not! On Wed. June 6, the 90 minute show will be available as a podcast, mp3 download, from itunes and through TEVO, or on the player at-- www.audioentertainment.org/dwp *** Wes Britton’s review of Marley’s Ghost’ JUBILEE is posted at: http://blogcritics.org/music/article/music-review-marleys-ghost-jubilee/ Wes Britton’s review of The Rocky Horror Picture Show: Music on Film Series by Dave Thompson is posted at: http://www.bookpleasures.com/websitepublisher/articles/4924/1/The-Rocky-Horror-Picture-Show-Music-on-Film-Series-Reviewed-By-Dr-Welsey-Britton-of-Bookpleasurescom/Page1.html#.T7azurXdPkU

Dave White Presents

Tue, 22 May 2012 20:45:33 -0700

Bernie Kopell Helps DAVE WHITE PRESENTS Go Ape For Our 100th Broadcast! He was Siegfried on GET SMART. He was Doc on THE LOVE BOAT. Would you believe—he was also the voice of Baron Von Butcher on LANCELOT LINK, SECRET CHIMP? On Tuesday, May 22, Bernie Kopell headlines DWP to showcase the new DVD collector’s edition of LANCELOT LINK, SECRET CHIMP. LANCELOT LINK was a spy parody that ran on Saturday mornings on ABC from 1970 to 1972. Very much in the spirit of GET SMART, live chimpanzees from A.P.E. (Agency to Prevent Evil) battled Von Butcher’s C.H.U.M.P. (Criminal Headquarters for Underworld Master Plan) in between performing rock songs as the Evolution Revolution. In a very lively and laugh-filled conversation with Wes Britton, Bernie discusses everything A.P.E. and talks about how proceeds from the DVD will help the actual Lance Link who’s alive and well and retired at the Wildlife Way Station in LA! Bernie also talks about working in series television in the ‘60s, his role as Siegfried, his memories of his friend Don Adams, and, of course, many, many stories about his nine years on THE LOVE BOAT. Just as LANCELOT LINK was going off the air, a new blues rock band was hitting the road, the Washington D.C. based The Nighthawks. Forty years later, harp player Mark Wenner and his hard-driving group are still at it with a 40th anniversary collection called DAMN GOOD TIME! Think Carl Perkins, Eddie Cochran, Jimmy Reed, and Willie Dixon all jamming together. That’s what The Nighthawks would call a hot gig, and Mark will tell you his rockin’ tales on the next DWP. Naturally, we’ll heat up the joint with two samples from the album! For 100 blockbuster episodes, DAVE WHITE PRESENTS has offered Variety with a capital V over KSAV.org. For our anniversary show, we’re delighted to highlight another KSAV program that’s especially unique. It’s called THE HIGH STREET BROADCAST and brings back old time radio, but we’re not talking playing the old shows. Each hour, HSB offers their own zany character sketches, original and classic songs, and a half-hour serial. Just like the old days, they perform it all live on stage. Host/Writer/Director Devlin Conners will tell you what its all about and we think you’ll add HSB to your entertainment menu when DWP isn’t around with our own, well, some call it comedy— So that’s live chimps, GET SMART, THE LOVE BOAT, The Nighthawks, and the new/old time radio of THE HIGH STREET BROADCASTS all on a very special edition of DWp! It debuts Tuesday, May 22nd at 7:30 p.m. Eastern, then 7:30 Pacific over— www.KSAV.org If you’d like to pre-record the monkeyshines, Digital Audio Recording (DAR) makes that easy-- http://www.dar.fm/faq.php On Wed. May 23, the 90 minute show will be available as a podcast, mp3 download, from itunes and through TEVO, or on the player at-- www.audioentertainment.org/dwp **** For more information on the LANCELOT LINK collector’s set: www.lancelotlinksecretchimp.com Read Wes Britton’s review of The Nighthawks’ DAMN GOOD TIME! at: http://blogcritics.org/music/article/music-review-the-nighthawks-damn-good/ Find out more about THE HIGH STREET BROADCAST at: http://www.thehighstreetbroadcast.com/fr_home.cfm

Dave White Presents

Sat, 5 May 2012 14:18:14 -0700

We’re going behind the scenes in Hollywood and on the road with the Beat Generation on the next “Dave white Presents”! On April 23, the folks behind World Book Day called MAKE YOUR MOVIE: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE BUSINESS AND POLITICS OF FILMMAKING a new Film Bible. Author Barbara Freedman Doyle, with 20 years experience with studios like Tri-Star and Disney, knows what aspiring directors, writers, and producers need to know to get their projects off the ground the right way. But you don’t have to be inside show biz to be interested in how and why some movies are made and others not. So next Tuesday, May 8, Barbara’s conversation with Dave White will be one for all film buffs! The same is true of Dave’s interview with Sai Achath, author of HOLLYWOOD CELEBRITIES: BASIC THINGS YOU’VE ALWAYS WANTED TO KNOW. What’s different about this collection of stories about 55 living actors is that each short bio is accompanied by a unique caricature by the author. In fact, Sai Achath is a well-known cartoonist, ventriloquist, and hand shadow artist. He’ll tell you all about these arcane arts with everything but pictures on DWP! Then, just in time for the May 23 release of Jack Kerouac’s ON THE ROAD starring Garrett Hedlund, Sam Riley, and Kristen Stewart, Wes Britton chats with Barry Gifford, co-author of the newly re-issued JACK’S BOOK: AN ORAL BIOGRAPHY OF JACK KEROUAC. When Barry’s book first came out in 1978, it became a classic and inspired many “oral histories” to follow. It’s never been out of print and remains an essential window into the world of Kerouac, Allen Ginsberg, William S. Burroughs, and their circle. Find out why—where else?--on the next edition of “Dave White Presents”!

Dave White Presents

Sat, 21 Apr 2012 07:27:12 -0700

James Brown, Batman, Rick Nelson, and The Spiral Starecase feature on the next “Dave White Presents”! In January 1969, Pat Upton and The Spiral Starecase had a million-selling hit called “More Today Than Yesterday.” Back then, folks like Frank Sinatra and Jose Feliciano stopped by to see their act. A few years later, Pat had a meeting with Col. Tom Parker and ran into Rick Nelson. This led to Upton recording and touring with Nelson for three years. Then, after retiring from the road, Upton opened a nightclub in Guntersville, Alabama. It was there where Rick Nelson performed his final gig, with Upton on guitar one last time, before the tragic plane crash on New year’s Eve, 1985. On Tuesday, April 24, Upton remembers The Spiral Starecase and shares memories of Rick Nelson on DWP. We’ll play “More Today Than Yesterday” for you, as well as one hot Nelson/Upton rocker. Speaking of hot, did they get much hotter than James Brown? “The Hardest Working Man in Show Business” gave us unforgettable hits and decades of dynamic showmanship. He was no stranger to controversy, to put it mildly. No one knows more about the many facets of “Mr. Dynamite than author RJ Smith. His new THE ONE: THE LIFE AND MUSIC OF JAMES BROWN digs deep into Brown’s influences, rags-to-riches battles, and his importance in American music. For DWP, RJ shares highlights from his surprising biography and, of course, we’ll play some hot wax from “The One” himself. After his 1939 debut, Batman has also been very hot, a lucrative property in movie serials, on radio, and as the “Bright Knight of TV’s Adam West to the “Dark Knight” of Keaton, Bale, etc. On the next DWP, past guest Bruce Scivally returns, this time to talk about his hot off the press BILLION DOLLAR BATMAN. Believe us, it’s a book that belongs on everyone’s Bat-shelf. Why? Find out next Tuesday, April 24. The same Bat-times are 7:30 p.m. EST, then 7:30 Pacific on the same Bat-Channel— www.KSAV.org If you’d like to pre-record the show, Digital Audio Recording (DAR) makes that easy-- http://www.dar.fm/faq.php On Wed. April 25, the 90 minute show will be available as a podcast, mp3 download, from itunes and through TEVO, or on the player at-- www.audioentertainment.org/dwp *** Keep up with entertainment news at the Dave White Presents Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Dave-White-Presents/153177177306 Wes Britton’s review of RJ Smith’s THE ONE: The Life and Music of James Brown is posted at: http://www.bookpleasures.com/websitepublisher/articles/4674/1/THE-ONE-The-Life-and-Music-of-James-Brown-Reviewed-By-Dr-Wesley-Britton-of-Bookpleasurescom/Page1.html Wes Britton’s review of Bruce Scivally’s BILLION DOLLAR BATMAN is available at: http://www.bookpleasures.com/websitepublisher/articles/4808/1/Billion-Dollar-Batman-Reviewed-By-Dr-Wesley-Britton-of-Bookpleasurescom/Page1.html

Dave White Presents

Mon, 9 Apr 2012 09:05:31 -0700

Take a ride on a Blues Cruise with “Dave White Presents”—and get a hot free DVD! For over 30 years, film maker Robert Mugge has been producing very high-quality documentaries on music, especially blues, jazz, bluegrass, Zydeco, and roots music. He’s been funded by Channel 4 in England, Dave Stewart (Eurythmics), and featured Morgan Freeman as a narrator for multi-part projects like LAST OF THE MISSISSIPPI JUKES and HELLHOUNDS ON MY TRAIL: THE AFTERLIFE OF ROBERT JOHNSON. On Tues. April 10, Mugge comes to DWP and chats with Wes Britton about his career and especially his new documentary, ALL JAMS ON DECK. Originally available as a souvenir for voyagers on the legendary Blues Cruises, ALL JAMS ON DECK is becoming known as a film all blues lovers in general should enjoy and a primer for blues performers looking for some tips from the pros. Shot on the October 2010 Rhythm & Blues Cruise to the Mexican Riviera, the 96 minutes features Johnny and Edgar Winter, Kim Wilson, Marsha Ball, Tommy Castro, Commander Cody, past DWP guest Elvin Bishop . . . how can you go wrong? Especially since we’re going to tell you how you can get the jams for free? “There is no tale so tall I cannot tell it, nor song so sweet I cannot sing it” - Guy Davis Here’s something else very special. Since 1994, bluesman Guy Davis has been polishing his one-man audioplay called THE ADVENTURES OF FISHY WATERS: IN BED WITH THE BLUES. It’s now available as a double CD featuring Davis playing Waters, a train jumping hobo on the road back in the segregated South. It’s about half Delta blues songs, half Waters telling his stories and sharing hilarious tall tales in all manner of voices. We hear Davis’s guitar, harp, and an assortment of sound effects to help bring the era he’s singing about to life. On the next DWP, we’ll not only play you some samples, Davis will share some of his whoppers with you. What happens when your son is falsely accused of murder and looking at life in prison? Georgia mother, Jackie Carpenter, knows first-hand this true-life story. In 2008, her son Jason apprehended thieves who’d been stealing copper from his work site. On the advice of a deputy, he was armed and trying to keep the men on the premises until the police arrived when the gun accidentally fired, killing one of the men. Jackie revealed what happened next in two books, THE BRIDGE: BETWEEN CELL BLOCK A AND A MIRACLE IS PSALM 91 and GEORGIA JUSTICE which is now being made into a motion picture starring Francine Locke. You can hear Jackie’s story, learn about the “Blues Cruise” jams, and go back in time with Fishy Waters Tuesday, April 10 at 7:30 p.m. Eastern, then 7:30 Pacific over-- www.KSAV.org If you’d like to pre-record the show, Digital Audio Recording (DAR) makes that easy-- http://www.dar.fm/faq.php But if you miss the premiere broadcast, fear not! On Wed. April 11, the 90 minute show will be available as a podcast, mp3 download, from itunes and through TEVO, or on the player at-- www.audioentertainment.org/dwp

Dave White Presents

Mon, 26 Mar 2012 05:05:51 -0700

The Ladies Rule When Melissa Manchester, Suzi Quatro, and author Tricia Goyer Guest on the Next “Dave White Presents”! “You Should Hear About How She Talks About You.” “Don’t Cry Out Loud.” “Through the Eyes of Love.” Since 1973, the elegant singer/songwriter Melissa Manchester has had more than her share of hits, Grammy nominations and wins, and has co-written songs with the likes of Carole Bayer Sager and Kenny Loggins. Fourteen of her most loved songs are collected on the new PLAYLIST: THE VERY BEST OF MELISSA MANCHESTER, and she’ll talk about this release with Wes Britton on the Tues. March 27 edition of DWP. She discusses her friendships with Barry Manilow, Bette Midler, learning about writing songs from Paul Simon, and being the only performer to ever sing two Academy Award nominated songs on the same night at the Oscar ceremonies. And she’ll share the stories behind two of her classics that we’ll play for you. The 1970s also saw the debut of another popular singer/songwriter, but Suzi Quatro came from the other side of the tracks. Before The Runaways, before The Go-Gos, Suzi was a rock pioneer. She belted out “The Wild One” playing her signature bass, clad in her signature leather, and became a major influence on every lady rocker to follow. Along the way, she starred as Leather Tuskadaro on HAPPY DAYS and—gasp—broke Alice Cooper’s nose! On the next DWP, Suzi will share these stories and go behind the scenes of her new 15th solo album, IN THE SPOTLIGHT. We’ll play two nuggets for you including “Singing with Angels” featuring Elvis’s original guitarist James Burton and The King’s own backing vocalists, The Jordanaires. Then, Dave White talks with award winning Tricia Goyer, author of the just published historical novel, BY THE LIGHT OF THE SILVERY MOON. Her 26th book is the story of a shipboard romance, a family reunion, hope and redemption—on the Titanic.

Dave White Presents

Sun, 11 Mar 2012 10:28:37 -0700

Fans of Janis Joplin and Big Brother and the Holding Company have some special treats coming this month! On Tues. March 13, Sony Legacy will release Big Brother and the Holding Company featuring Janis Joplin’s LIVE AT THE CAROUSEL BALLROOM. Recorded June 23, 1968 just two months before Janis left the band, the show was captured on tape by the legendary Owsley “Bear” Stanley using the most advanced technology of the time. Now digitally re-mastered from the original tapes, listeners can hear Big Brother and the Holding Company at the peak of their powers in a very memorable concert. Also on March 13, Big Brother guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter Sam Andrew comes to “Dave White Presents” to discuss the concert and how the new release came to be. In an extensive 40 minute conversation with Wes Britton, Sam talks about what made the Carousel Ballroom such an interesting venue, just who this “Bear” was, and what it was like to be Janis Joplin’s musical partner. Why did Sam leave Big Brother to join Janis in her short-lived Kosmic Blues Band? What was Big Brother like after Janis left us and how did it come about that Sam joined Moby Grape in the 1990s? What else is coming for Big Brother fans? Of course, we’ll play you two samples from the Carousel gig. You’ve probably never heard “Call On Me” or “Piece Of My Heart” quite this way before—unless you were there on that June night in San Francisco. Would you like to pre-record DWP to listen to all our features at your convenience? Find out how when Dave White chats with Michael Robertson, CEO of Digital Audio Recording. His audio version of TEVO is a free service where you can arrange to record any online show you like—say, hmm, DWP? If you’d like to try it for the next show, simply stop by: http://www.dar.fm/faq.php

Dave White Presents

Tue, 28 Feb 2012 16:15:26 -0800

Tippi Hedron, the SuperSeven, and the Son of Boris Badenov headline the next “Dave White Presents”! The Birds are Coming! That was the tagline for Alfred Hitchcock’s 1962 thriller introducing his newest blonde bombshell, Tippi Hedron. She starred alongside Sean Connery in another Hitchcock classic, Marni, before working with Marlon Brando and Sophia Loren in Charlie Chaplin’s 1969 A Countess From Hong Kong—becoming the only actress to ever work for both these esteemed British directors. On Tuesday February 28, Tippi Hedron comes to DWP and talks about a forthcoming BBC film about her legendary time with Hitchcock. It’s called “The Girl” and stars Sienna Miller as Hedron. What happened when these two actresses met to discuss the film and the script? How did Hitchcock and Chaplin compare as directors? What was Sean Connery like when he wasn’t playing 007? How does it feel to be Melanie Griffith’s Mom? We’ll answer all these questions and, of course, Tippi wants you to know about her current activism to pass a bill outlawing the domesticating of dangerous cats. Who is SuperSeven? Well, he’s the world's greatest masked superspy, an agent for the mysterious T.H.E.M. “The Adventures Of SuperSeven” is “an action packed, tongue in cheek homage to the spy films, TV shows and masked hero adventures of the 1960's and 1970's.” Find out more about this new series when Olivia Dunkley, who plays Sandra West, the hero’s reluctant partner, goes behind-the-scenes with Dave White. (Hmm, a double entendre there?) Who was the voice of Ludwig Von Drake, Boris Badenov, Morocco Mole, and the Little Green Sprout? That was the legendary voice actor, Paul Frees. Along with his colleague Mel Blanc, Freez was the “Man of a Thousand Voices” for films, television, and even rides and the “Haunted Mansion” at Disneyland. Now, his son Fred Frees has moved into the family business and is also providing voices for commercials and even doing some of the characters his Father created. He’s also helping BearManor Media publish some interesting audio projects he’ll share on, where else?—the next “Dave White Presents”!

Dave White Presents

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 12:14:46 -0800

THE X-Files and Ernie Kovacs on the Feb. 14 Edition of Dave White Presents! For 9 seasons, from Sept. 10, 1993 to May 19, 2002, THE X-Files was a cultural phenomena. One reason was the cast of supporting players like William B. Davis who became a fan favorite playing “cigarette smoking man.” Of course, Davis enjoyed a long career before and after Scully and Muldar, beginning as a child star on Canadian radio. For DWP, he’ll share stories about his stage and film work in 3 countries and get behind the scenes of THE X-Files with some surprising new stories. And William will let you know what you’ll find in his lively new memoir, Where There's Smoke...: Musings of a Cigarette Smoking Man. Before his premature death at age 42, TV pioneer Ernie Kovacs was known for his innovative, experimental breed of comedy. His visual gags and improvisation influenced folks like David Letterman, Craig Ferguson, George Carlin, and Rowan and Martin. He’s also remembered for his performances with his Tony-winning wife, Edie Adams. In a fascinating conversation with Dave White, Josh Mills (son of Adams) shares some very funny anecdotes about Kovacs and his Mom. Did you know they appeared on the very last Lucy/Desi Comedy Hour where Edie sang “The Last Time”—even though no one knew this was the end for that legendary couple? Josh also tells what you can find in the ongoing series of DVD and CD releases coming from the vaults of the Kovacs/Adams Estate. Into the blues? KSAV.org will shortly debut a new program of music called “Eight to the Bar.” Show host Les Tarr will stop by to let you know what he has planned and give a sample of what his program is all about. All this, and the “predictably unpredictable” comedy of DWP, comes your way Tues. Feb. 14 at 7:30 p.m. Eastern, then 7:30 Pacific over-- www.KSAV.org

Dave White Presents

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 08:39:52 -0800

The Beach Boys, My Three Sons, and a Musical Mystery on the Next “Dave White Presents”! While never an official Beach Boy himself, past Dino, Desi, and Billy member Billy Hinsche was part of their touring outfit as keyboardist, guitarist, and backing vocalist from the 1970s through the 1990s. Billy became part of the extended Wilson family when his sister Annie married Carl Wilson in February 1966. Currently, he’s Al Jardine’s musical director. Who could know the Beach Boys better? On Tuesday, January 31, Billy Hinsche returns to online radio’s “Dave White Presents” to discuss his new DVD documentary, Carl Wilson—Then and Now. The film is an affectionate tribute to the late singer of hits like “Good Vibrations” and “God Only Knows.” Family members and fellow musicians remember Carl as the leader of the group when it was a touring unit and as a steadying force in a family struggling with rock and roll excesses. In his interview with Wes Britton, Billy shares what you can see and hear in his three-hour, two-disc film based on very exclusive and intimate insights into one of the greatest American bands of them all! “I spent my entire life playing nerds.” So says Barry Livingston, most famous for playing Ernie Douglas on My Three Sons. In a lively conversation with Dave White, Barry talks about being a child star and how he joined a successful show starring his older brother Stanley who played his older brother Chip in the series. But his career didn’t end there—he played on Room 222, The Streets of San Francisco, Police Woman, and most recently in Zodiac, Two and a Half Men, and Mad Men. His films include You Don't Mess with the Zohan and The Social Network. On DWP, he’ll share some great stories and tell you what’s in his 2011 memoir, The Importance of Being Ernie: From My Three Sons to Mad Men, a Hollywood Survivor Tells All! In the mid-70s, songwriter Eric Beam was a member of a Pittsburgh band called Felix Harp. Despite the fact the group released three albums, you never heard them because their record company never intended to sell them. Why not? One of Eric’s songs, “Shoes,” was re-recorded by singer Reparata after she left the Delrons. But, while climbing the charts and becoming an international hit, Polydor Records pulled it off the shelves. Why? To deepen the mystery, only last year did Eric learn their were four versions of his song recorded and released by bands in England, Germany, France, and Greece. We’ll dig into what happened, play you the Reparata classic and, for the first time anywhere, play you a medley of Eric’s song in three languages. All this comes your way Tuesday, January 31 at 7:30 Eastern, then 7:30 Pacific over— www.KSAV.org Something New: You can now record your favorite online shows to play at your convenience! It’s called DAR, or Digital Audio Recording, and details are at: http://www.dar.fm/submit_user_search.php?user_search=dave white presents But if you miss the KSAV broadcast, fear not! On Wednesday, Feb. 1, the 90 minutes will become available as a podcast, mp3 download, from itunes and through TEVO, or on the player at: www.audioentertainment.org/dwp **** Wes Britton’s review of Carl Wilson Then and Now, A Film by Billy Hinsche, is posted at: http://blogcritics.org/video/article/dvd-review-carl-wilson-here-and/ Details about Barry Livingston’s The Importance of Being Ernie: From My Three Sons to Mad Men, a Hollywood Survivor Tells All are at: http://www.amazon.com/Importance-Being-Ernie-Hollywood-Survivor/dp/0806535091 Friend us at the “Dave White Presents” Facebook page at— http://www.facebook.com/pages/Dave-White-Presents/153177177306

Dave White Presents

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 14:49:48 -0800

Rose Marie, Mitch Ryder, and Jules Verne on the next Dave White Presents! Yes, for five years, Rose Marie was Sally Rogers on THE DICK VAN DYKE SHOW. But did you know the 88 year old singer/actress began her career in vaudeville as “Baby Rose Marie” back in 1926? Her extensive resume also includes co-starring on THE DORIS DAY SHOW and HOLLYWOOD SQUARES, not to mention guest appearances on everything from THE MONKEES to MURPHY BROWN! On Tues. Jan. 17, Rose Marie joins Dave White in a lively conversation with more stories than we can tease you with here. How about her having the brass to demand an $11.00 refund from gangster Bugsy Siegel? But that’s not all . . . “Devil With a Blue Dress On.” “Sock It To Me, Baby!” “C. C. Rider.” These were only a few of the hits from Mitch Ryder and the Detroit Wheels during the 1960s. If that’s all you know about Mitch, then Wes Britton’s interview with the Detroit legend will tell you about Mitch’s 25 releases over the years, many only available in Europe. Did you know Jimi Hendrix wanted Mitch to join him in a new band? Did you know Mitch just published his candid memoir, DEVILS AND BLUE DRESSES: MY WILD RIDE AS A ROCK LEGEND? Or that he has a new album coming in Feb. called THE PROMISE produced by Don Was? We’ll play you two selections and share some inside stories about what Mitch will be doing in 2012. But that’s not all either . . . In our last broadcast, Brian Taves of the North American Jules Verne Society talked about a paperback series of Verne’s books now being translated into English for the first time. What can you discover in these brand-new collections? Expect some surprises in part two of this revealing look back at a father of science fiction . . .

Dave White Presents

Mon, 2 Jan 2012 10:00:44 -0800

Another blockbuster year of Dave White Presents. The first program of 2012 features Kim Simmonds of the band Savoy Brown discussing the bands years past and the year ahead. Author Steven Stoliar provides details of the years he spent in the house of Groucho Marx from his book Raised Eyebrows. Then North American Jules Verne Preservation Society president Brian Taves talks about the creative history of Mr. Verne and his works. All of this previews on KSAV radio www.ksav.org Tuesday January 3 at both 7:30PM Eastern and Pacific times. It becomes available 24/7 beginning Wednesday January 4 at www.audioentertainment.org/dwp

Dave White Presents

Wed, 14 Dec 2011 10:36:52 -0800

Another year in the rear view mirror. This week will be yet another year end edition of Dave White Presents. The program will include part 2 of Wes Britton's interview with Firesign Theater founder David Ossman along with an interview with singer/comedian Kinky Friedman. A brand new Christmas edition of The Moral Compass plus a new Poor David's Almanac with a Christmas theme as well. All of this interspersed with many comedy Christmas songs.

Dave White Presents

Thu, 1 Dec 2011 07:56:17 -0800

Comedy with The Firesign Theatre, New Rock from Nils Lofgren, and Part 2 of John McAdams on the JFK Assassination on the Next Dave White Presents! Don’t crush that dwarf, hand me the pliers! We’re all Bozos on this bus. Everything you know is wrong! Firesign Theatre fans know these phrases well as they were titles of very popular comedy albums of the ‘60s and ‘70s. As founding member David Ossman shares with Wes Britton on the Dec. 6 edition of DWP, the Firesign Theatre is alive and well and still kicking! Their latest project is the Shakespeare parody, ANYTHINGE YOU WANT TO, which is both an audio and literary endeavor. David has so much to share about the Firesigns then and now that this will be a two-part conversation, making our December shows very special indeed! December 6 is also a big date for another DWP guest, guitarist, singer, and songwriter Nils Lofgren. Not only does Nils talk about his work with Neil Young, Ringo Starr, and his 25 years with Bruce Springsteen’s E Street Band, he shares the inside story of his brand-new album, OLD SCHOOL, which will be released just hours before his appearance on DWP! We’ll play you two samples that demonstrate being “Old School” is still the best education in rock! Proving once again that DWP puts the V in Variety, Dave White also offers part two of his very insightful conversation with Kennedy assassination expert, John McAdams. As with part one aired on our last broadcast, expect perspectives that might surprise you, even after all these years.

Dave White Presents

Thu, 17 Nov 2011 05:36:15 -0800

Next Week’s “Dave White Presents” Serves Up Memories, Music, and Hope. For The Drifters, he was the lead voice on songs like “Save the Last Dance for Me," “This Magic Moment," and "I Count the Tears." On his own, Ben E. King had hits like "Spanish Harlem" and “Stand by Me".” On Tuesday, Nov. 22, Ben E. King will be the very special guest on “Dave White Presents.” Not only will he share musical memories with Wes Britton, Ben will discuss a current project he’s involved in, Pioneers For a Cure: the American Collection Songs to Fight Cancer. Along with folks like Suzanne Vega, Tom Chapin, Randy Brecker, and Tom Verlaine, Ben E. King has leant his voice to this unique program helping to raise money for cancer research. We’ll play you a sample from this very worthy project and tell you how you can participate. Next, we offer more musical memories with Jeff March and Marti Smiley Childs, co-authors of WHERE HAVE ALL THE POP STARS GONE? Volume One of this new series includes interviews with members of The Association, Kingston Trio, Zombies, Herman’s Hermits, The Spiral Staircase as well as Bobby Vee and Chris Montez. Jeff and Marti will go behind-the-scenes of this nostalgic romp and tell stories that wil surprise you! Then, in a change of pace conversation, Dave White talks with scholar, author, and historian John McAdams about the Kennedy assassination that took place Nov. 22, 1963. Dave and John discuss why, almost 50 years later, many still think a mystery was never solved and why some think it never will. And why others are certain the case was closed convincingly a long, long time ago.

Dave White Presents

Tue, 8 Nov 2011 06:06:54 -0800

“Along Comes Mary.” “Windy.” “Cherish.” "Never My Love"-- the second most broadcast song in the 20th century. The man who sang lead on these hits from The Association, Russ Giguere, is coming to the next edition of Dave White Presents! He’ll share the saga of this hard to categorize band and has some surprising stories to tell. Need we say more? Author David J. Hogan discusses his book about Samuel, Moses and Jerome Horwitz and their friend Louis Feinstein. If you don't know who these folks are tune in and find out. If you do know who they are then tune in and find out more about them. Finally, Beale Street blues and soul is featured in the words and music of Sandy Carroll, who has a hot new roots album out, JUST AS I AM. Produced by her husband, Grammy-winner Jim Gaines, this is a contemporary Memphis brew with old-fashioned grooves. We’ll play two samples to prove it. All this, plus a new sponsor and the return of Dr. Ezekiel Hope with a brand new Moral Compass

Dave White Presents

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 07:33:33 -0700

When we say the stars come out for “Dave White Presents,” our next show really proves we mean it! On Tues. Oct. 25, DWP celebrates The Kingston Trio with founding member Bob Shane. Without question, this group was one of the most influential ensembles in music history. We’ll explore why. Bob, long noted for his humor, is also a great story teller with more anecdotes than we could squeeze into a half-hour conversation. This means you’ll hear 30 minutes of some lively, engaging, and informative music history and surprises. Did you know the author of “Tom Dooley” was Tom Dooley himself? Then, how about Clint Eastwood, Garrison Keillor, Vince Gill, Emmylou Harris, Sheryl Crow, Brad Paisley, Ricky Skaggs, and Jimmy Buffett? All these performers joined producer Carl Jackson for a superb 2 CD set called MARK TWAIN: WORDS AND MUSIC. It’s the story of Samuel Langhorne Clemens told in words by Eastwood, Keillor, and Buffett along with a batch of new songs from a ton of Nashville stars. Carl Jackson joins Wes Britton to share how this project came to be. We’ll feature some of the words and of course some choice music! We didn’t forget Hollywood as Dave White interviews PBS radio host Gene Arceri, author of BROOKLYN’S SCARLETT SUSAN HAYWARD: FIRE IN THE WIND. While she didn’t get the role of Ms. O’Hara in gone with the wind, there seems to have been a lot of Scarlett in an actress who went on to have multiple Academy Award nominations for playing troubled women. We’ll take you behind the scenes of a story that mixed the bitter with the sweet. All this debuts next Tues. Oct. 25 at 7:30 p.m. Eastern, then 7:30 Pacific over— www.KSAV.org On Wed. Oct. 26, the 90 minutes of variety entertainment will become available as a podcast, mp3 download, from itunes and through TEVO, or on the player at: www.audioentertainment.org/dwp ***** Visit the Official Kingston Trio website at: http://www.kingstontrio.com/ Read Wes Britton’s review of MARK TWAIN: WORDS AND MUSIC at: http://blogcritics.org/music/article/music-review-various-artists-mark-twain/ Learn about Gene Arceri’s BROOKLYN’S SCARLETT SUSAN HAYWARD: FIRE IN THE WIND at: http://bearmanormedia.bizland.com/id431.html Join us at the “Dave White Presents” Facebook page at: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Dave-White-Presents/153177177306

Dave White Presents

Fri, 7 Oct 2011 13:49:20 -0700

It’s a Roots Music Fest when Maria Muldaur and Peter Daltry headline the next Dave White Presents! Back in the early 1970s, Maria Muldaur hit the charts with songs like “Midnight at the Oasis,” “Three Dollar Bill, “and “Don’t You Feel My Leg.” This fall, after a series of acoustic roots albums, she gets electric, down-and-dirty, and soulful with her “Red -Hot Bluesiana band” playing on her new album, STEADY LOVE. It’s red hot alright with a New Orleans feel , and Maria tells you the full story about her past, present, and what STEADY Love offers in this very lively conversation with Wes Britton. Across the trans-Atlantic pond, back in the late 1960s, Peter Daltry was the main motor in the British band Kaleidoscope, a group often confused with the California outfit with the same name. Since then, while Daltry hasn’t toured in over 39 years, he has been putting out a stream of self-produced masterpieces. His new release hints at what he’s been doing--King of Thieves: The Best of Peter Daltry Volume 2 includes songs inspired by Celtic folk music, other tracks draw from late-‘60s psychedelia. Some melodies are simple tunes performed on guitar and piano, some are very layered and experimental indeed. We’ll play you two samples and perhaps you’ll wonder why Peter Daltry didn’t get on your radar screen before. We bet he will be now. This edition of DWP will also include a batch of new comedy bits organized by Master of Ceremonies, Mr. Dave White himself! To say more would spoil the “predictably unpredictable” enjoyment you’ll hear Tues. oct. 11 at 7:30 p.m. Eastern, then 7:30 Pacific over— www.KSAV.org For more on Maria Muldaur’s new STEADY LOVE, here is Wes Britton’s review at: http://www.bookpleasures.com/websitepublisher/articles/3947/1/Steady-Love-Reviewed-By-Dr-Wesley-Britton-of-Bookpleasurescom/Page1.html For more on Peter Daltry’s King of Thieves: The Best of Peter Daltry Volume 2, check out: http://www.bookpleasures.com/websitepublisher/articles/3984/1/King-of-Thieves-The-Best-of-Peter-Daltry-Volume-2-Reviewed-By-Dr-Wesley-Britton-of-Bookpleasurescom/Page1.html Keep up with entertainment news and announcements at the “Dave White Presents” Facebook page at: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Dave-White-Presents/153177177306

Dave White Presents

Fri, 23 Sep 2011 09:44:49 -0700

What the world needs now is Jackie Deshannon and some legendary detectives! On Sept. 27, online Radio’s “Dave White Presents” welcomes singer/songwriter Jackie Deshannon! She has a new album out, When You Walk in the Room, where she re-visits songs that made her famous, both those she sang and those she wrote. “What the World Needs Now,” “Put a Little Love in Your Heart,” “Needles and Pins,” “Bette Davis Eyes,” and “When You Walk in the Room” are among the melodies we’ll discuss, both the original hits and her new interpretations. We’ll play two samples as well! Then, Dave White talks with author Michael Hoey about his new book, Sherlock Holmes & the Fabulous Faces - The Universal Pictures Repertory Company. Two of the faces are, of course, Basil Rathbone and Nigel Bruce. But what about the 68 players whose names appeared in small print in the titles under the names of the stars? Lastly, COLUMBO co-creator William Link returns to DWP in the second part of his interview remembering his friend, Peter Falk. In this anecdote fest, Link talks about what happens when a TV star wants to try his hand at directing with very comic results. What did the two men share after the end of the series? All this debuts next Tuesday, Sept. 27, at 7:30 Eastern, then 7:30 Pacific over— www.KSAV.org On Wed. Sept. 28, the 90 minutes of variety entertainment will become available as a podcast, mp3 download, from itunes and through TEVO, or on the player at: www.audioentertainment.org/dwp Read Wes Britton’s review of Jackie Deshannons new WHEN YOU WALK IN THE ROOM at: http://www.bookpleasures.com/websitepublisher/articles/3835/1/When-You-Walk-In-The-Room-Reviewed-By-Dr-Wesley-Britton-of-Bookpleasurescom/Page1.html Read Wes Britton’s review of William Link’s THE COLUMBO COLLECTION at: http://www.bookpleasures.com/websitepublisher/articles/2596/1/The-Columbo-Collection-Reviewed-By-Dr-Wesley-Britton-of-Bookpleasurescom/Page1.html Learn more about Michael Hoey’s SHERLOCK HOLMES AND THE FABULOUS FACES at: http://www.bearmanormedia.com/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=412 Keep up with entertainment news and announcements at the “Dave White Presents” Facebook page— http://www.facebook.com/pages/Dave-White-Presents/153177177306

Dave White Presents

Sun, 11 Sep 2011 11:28:45 -0700

TV and Movie Nostalgia on Next Week’s “Dave White Presents”! On Tues. Sept. 13, the very gracious Patty Duke talks with Wes Britton about her life both on and off-screen beginning with her work as a child star. We go behind the scenes of THE PATTY DUKE SHOW, talk about her favorite TV movies, and her long-time involvement with THE MIRACLE WORKER. (She’s played both Helen Keller and Ann Sullivan and, this year, directed a stage production.) We also discuss the future—this fall, she’ll be seen in episodes of THE PROTECTOR and HAWAII 5-O and appear at the Mid-Atlantic Nostalgia Convention. Next, Dave White talks with Peter Ford, son of Glenn Ford and Eleanor Powell. Peter grew up knowing them all—his personal swimming coach was Johnny Weissmuller. Rock fans owe Peter a huge debt—for his father’s 1955 film, Blackboard jungle, Peter suggested “Rock Around the Clock” for the theme—ushering in the rock and roll revolution. (He had a minor hit of his own, “Blue Ribbons,” written by upcoming DWP guest Jackie Deshannon.) So Peter has many stories to tell about growing up in Hollywood in a very famous family. Finally, COLUMBO co-creator William Link returns to DWP, this time to remember his friend, Peter Falk who died this June. We’ll be celebrating Peter just three days before his birthday (Sept. 16, 1927) in part 1 of a two-part discussion of Falk on screen, off, his one attempt at directing television, and his notable achievements in art.

Dave White Presents SPECIAL

Sun, 4 Sep 2011 08:17:05 -0700

At 7:30 p.m. PDT, 10:30 EDT, Paul Bishop and Mary Hanlon Stone, co-stars of Bertram Van Munster and Jerry Bruckheimer’sTake The Money And Run, will join co-hosts Dave White and Wes Britton to discuss their hit ABC reality series. During the 90 minute broadcast, aired on KSAV.org, listeners will be encouraged to call in or E-mail their own questions for the interrogators. Debuting Aug. 2, TAKE THE MONEY AND RUN involves pairs of contestants who, each Tuesday at 9:00 EST, try to hide a briefcase filled with $100,000 from teams of detectives in various cities. While the local officers hit the streets looking for the briefcase, Bishop and Stone interrogate the contestants who are locked in jail for 48 hours. A thirty-five year veteran of a major west coast metropolitan police department, Paul Bishop's career has included a three year tour as an interrogator with the department's Anti-Terrorist Division and over twenty-five years experience in the investigation of sex crimes. He’s also the author of a number of thrillers including the Detective Fey Croaker series. Paul has also written feature film scripts and numerous episodic scripts for television, including such shows as Diagnosis: Murder, LA Dragnet, The New Detectives, and Navy Seals: The Untold Stories. Mary Hanlon Stone is a Deputy District Attorney for Los Angeles County. She lectures on criminal investigations and trial strategies including the Art of Interrogation. During her 25 years as a prosecutor, she has specialized in sexual assault and domestic violence cases. Mary is also the bestselling author of Invisible Girl, a teen novel inspired by her work with troubled girls. Mary is currently working on the legal thriller, Breaking, and a parenting book, How to Tell When Your Teen is Lying, with her co-interrogator, Paul Bishop.

Dave White Presents

Thu, 25 Aug 2011 08:36:18 -0700

The Aug. 30 edition of “Dave White Presents” offers a fictional sexy masked vigilante, a real Hollywood temptress, and classic folk/rock! back in 1965, We Five had a Top 10 hit with “You Were On My Mind.” Then and now, the main motor of We Five is Jerry Bergan, and he has a brand-new solo album out on Global Recording Artists. REFLECTIONS, SONGS, AND STORIES is a disc that should grab lovers of the Kingston Trio, Peter, Paul, and Mary and of course We Five. One track, “Young Man Go Your Own Way,” was intended for release along with “You Were On My Mind,” but it took 40 years for it to be recorded. We’ll play it for you on DWP! Then, former 007 continuation novelist Raymond Benson returns to DWP, but this time around, he has a new character to talk about—THE BLACK STILETTO. She’s a mysterious costumed figure who battled crime in New York City back in the 1950s but disappeared without a trace. Who was she, where is she now, and what did she do to become such a legend? What happens when a gangster she put away 50 years ago is released and comes looking for revenge? Speaking of sexy ladies, voluptuous singer/actress Linda Lawson had a distinguished career working with the likes of Paul Newman, Joanne Woodward, Henry Fonda, Audie Murphy, and Dennis Hopper in films like the cult classic, NIGHT TIDE (1961). She appeared in TV series like PERRY MASON, SEA HUNT, MAVERICK, THE VIRGINIAN, ALFRED HITCHCOCK PRESENTS and ER. She has many stories to share about the folks she knew very well indeed, and you’ll hear them on the next DWP!

Dave White Presents

Sun, 14 Aug 2011 07:39:55 -0700

When we began contacting old friends to join us for the 3rd Anniversary Special for “Dave White Presents,” we had no idea just how special the show would become! Back in Aug. 2008, our very first guest was 007 guitarist Vic Flick. Yep, the guy who played the original James Bond theme and performed on hit records for everyone from Peter and Gordon to Petula Clark to the soundtrack of A HARD DAY’S NIGHT. A few months later, DWP’s most popular guest to date talked with Wes Britton about his starring role in ON HER MAJESTY’S SECRET SERVICE—James Bond himself, George Lazenby. On Aug. 16, 2011, Vic Flick and George Lazenby will appear together for the first time anywhere on our anniversary show. It’s quite a ride! In fact, the conversation quickly becomes the “Vic Flick interviews George Lazenby” feature with these two gents swapping memories, anecdotes, stories and jokes. No Bond fan should miss this one! Another guest on our debut broadcast in 2008 was crime novelist Paul Bishop. He returned to DWP on our last show to plug his new co-starring role on the hit ABC series, TAKE THE MONEY AND RUN. But we also wanted him for this historic reunion, so he’s coming back again and will talk with Dave White about his latest thrillers. (TAKE THE MONEY AND RUN airs Tuesdays at 9:00 EST, right after DWP!) Still another DWP alum, Bill Mumy, will be joining us for the third time! Our first conversation covered it all—his role as Will Robinson on LOST IN SPACE, his work on BABYLON 5 and STAR TREK, his comedy music with Barnes and Barnes, and his then brand-new CD, CARNIVAL SKY. He later stopped by for one edition of “Britton’s Beat” to showcase his blues album, GLORIOUS IN DEFEAT. Well, he has new music to talk about once again, and it’s “real good stuff.” Find out why-- And, what would a DWP outing be without comedy music? Dave White brings back Tom Blackwell, a parody songwriter and co-founder of the FUMP (Funny Music Project). Tom has now recorded 500 parody tunes and currently is the mastermind of “Devo Spice.” Called "the red-headed stepson of Weird Al Yankovic and Eminem," Tom has been a popular contributor to Dr. Demento.

Dave White Presents

Sun, 31 Jul 2011 05:05:43 -0700

On Tues. Aug 2, a new series from Jerry Bruckheimer will premiere on ABC called TAKE THE MONEY AND RUN. It’s “real people vs. real detectives” in which contestants are given a briefcase full of cash, time to hide it, and then are “arrested” by cops looking for the loot. If the detectives find the cash, they keep it. If they don’t, the “real people” do. Well, one of the stars is an old friend of DWP—police officer and crime novelist Paul Bishop. In fact, he talked about his books on our very first show back in Aug. 2008. This time around, we’ll do a two-parter with Paul—part 1 focusing on his acting debut which will air on ABC television immediately after the broadcast of DWP! Can’t be more up-to-the-minute than that— Then, Wes Britton talks with the legendary music producer Kim Fowley. Yep, the guy who produced “They’re Coming to Take Me Away” for Napoleon XIV and was the mastermind behind The Runaways—a story told in a 2010 biopic with Michael Shannon playing Fowley. This year, Fowley collaborated with ex-Byrds axeman John York to create a new type of “audiobook”—WEST COAST REVELATION. It’s a collection of driving folk/rock tunes by York and Fowley interspersed with conversations between the two about the glory days on the West Coast during the 1960s. We’ll play you two samples from a very hot disc for the summer— In 1951, after working with the likes of Abbott and Costello, actor Billie Gray co-starred in the SF classic, THE DAY THE EARTH STOOD STILL. But he’s best known for playing “Bud” Anderson from 1954-1960 in 193 episodes of FATHER KNOWS BEST with Robert Young and Jane Wyatt. He kept working until it all ended—back in the days when a pot bust could end a career. For DWP, Bill talks about his times on the large and small screen and about his upcoming appearance (Sept. 22-24) at the Mid-Atlantic Nostalgia Convention where he’ll re-unite with FATHER KNOWS BEST co-star, Lauren Chapin. (Davy Jones, Patty Duke, and Karen Valentine will also be there.) Last but not least, we get into literature with Jack Salem, author of Pausing For a Backward Glance: A work of historical fiction. It’s a complex novel about a B-movie screenwriter in 1950 enthralled with French history before she’s hauled before the House Un-American Activities Committee in Hollywood. Just in time for your summer reading--

Dave White Presents

Mon, 18 Jul 2011 09:07:02 -0700

This week will include another blockbuster edition of Dave White Presents. Besides part 2 of his interview with Patrick Jankiewicz on The Hulk, Wes Britton also interviews Rex Fowler of the musical duo Aztec 2 Step and the band Nu-Utopians, including music from both. Dave takes you out to the ball game when he interviews Larry Canale about his book Mickey Mantle: Memories and Memorabilia. The program previews Tuesday, July 19 at 7:30PM Eastern and 7:30PM Pacific on KSAV radio, www.ksav.org . and becomes available 24/7 beginning Wednesday July 20 at www.audioentertainment.org/dwp . Visit our Facebook page and become a friend at: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Dave-White-Presents/153177177306

Dave White Presents

Fri, 1 Jul 2011 09:00:50 -0700

The next Dave White Presents covers it all—music, film, and television— From the world of music, Wes Britton interviews David Bromberg, a gent who’s played it all and played with nearly everyone! David’s got a new album out, Use Me, which features some of his friends like John Hiatt, Dr. John, Levon Helm, Linda Ronstadt, Los Lobos, Vince Gill and Tim O’Brien. We’ll play you two new songs and share stories from a master storyteller! From the world of movies, author Gene Arceri discusses his book, Ghosts Of Gone With The Wind. It’s the first book based on the notes and files of assistant director Eric Stacy, the man who suggested the burning of Atlanta. Expect insights into the 1939 blockbuster you’ve never heard before! From television, we have Patrick A. Jankiewicz, author of You Wouldn't Like Me When I'm Angry: A Hulk Companion. Get inside a classic hit of the ‘70s, hear some fun stories about what happened on the set, and what was never broadcast. In fact, Patrick has so many tales to share, this will be part one of a two-parter on DWP. It all debuts Tues. July 5 at 7:30 p.m. Eastern, then 7:30 Pacific over— www.KSAV.org Now, ain’t that variety entertainment?

Dave White Presents

Wed, 15 Jun 2011 06:22:00 -0700

Blues legend Elvin Bishop highlights the next edition of “Dave White Presents”! On Tues. June 21, “Dave White Presents” features Elvin Bishop who’s most famous for his time with the Paul Butterfield Blues Band, his 1975 FM anthem “Travelin’ Shoes,” and his 1976 hit “Fooled Around and Fell in Love.” He has a brand-new CD to plug, The Raising Hell Review, and we’ll play you a sample in between Elvin’s stories of the past, present, and upcoming projects. Yep, he’s still raising hell alright . . . We’ll also share new music from Patrick Campbell-Lyons, a past DWP guest who talked about his days with the 1960s psychedelic band, Nirvana, on our April 13, 2010 show. This time around, Patrick shares what’s going on with his new release from GRA Records called The 13 Dalis. And we’ll offer comedy music as well with insights into stand-up routines from a Dave White personal favorite, comic Rick Cormier. All this and the usual unusual “predictably unpredictable” humor of DWP debuts Tues. June 21 at 7:30 p.m. Eastern, then 7:30 Pacific over— www.KSAV.org

Dave White Presents

Mon, 6 Jun 2011 15:06:38 -0700

Singer Joyce Vincent joins author Stone Wallace and parody song artist Jeff Reuben on the next edition of Dave White Presents. Joyce's career included singing as part of "Dawn" with Tony Orlando & Dawn as well as one of many various members of The Supremes. Stone Wallace talks about his biography of legendary film star George Raft while Jeff provides a bit of comedic fun. The program previews Tuesday June 7 at 7:30PM Eastern and 7:30PM Pacific time on KSAV radio www.ksav.org and will be available 24/7 beginning Wednesday June 8 at www.audioentertainment.org/dwp . Dave White; Host Dave White Presents www.AUDIOENTERTAINMENT.ORG/dwp

Dave White Presents

Fri, 20 May 2011 12:20:32 -0700

The Tubes, Stephen King, and Thomas Dolby feature on the next Dave White Presents! On Tuesday May 24, Fee Waybill of The Tubes talks about such hits as “White Punks on Dope,” “Talk to Ya Later,” “Don’t Touch Me There” and a brand-new remaster of their classic 1981 album, The Completion Backward Principle. We’ll play you two lively samples. No, novelist Stephen King isn’t joining us, but author Andy Rausch is, talking about his books, the brand new The Wit And Wisdom Of Stephen King and The Stephen King Movie Quiz. A trivia fest for King fans, for sure! If you didn’t know, “She Blinded Me With Science” great Thomas Dolby has a new album coming this year, A Map of the Floating City. He’s been promoting it with EPs only fans can get--for now. We’ll play you a tasty track and let Thomas explain the project. All this and a new “Poor David's Almanac.

Dave White Presents

Fri, 6 May 2011 07:07:54 -0700

Dr. Who, Super Spies, and Hot New Music coming on the next Dave White Presents! On Tues. May 10, hop in the Tardis and travel in time and space with Don Krouskop, author of the hot-off-the press Dr. Who trivia book—The Wibbly-Wobbly, Timey-Wimey Trivia Guide. He’ll talk about the Doctor then, now, and what’s coming—lively fun for all fans and those who haven’t yet discovered this 47 year old phenomena. Then, we go behind the scenes of making spy spoofs with stunt co-coordinator, fight choreographer, writer, and film maker Scott Rhodes. He will be discussing his comedy short "Super Seven: Triple Cross," a parody of all those action films of the 1960s and 1970s. He’ll also chat about what makes for good movie stunts and what’s wrong with what Hollywood is doing these days. Music Maestro Wes Britton then talks with Richard X. Heyman, a songwriter and Power Pop performer with an impressive new, two CD set called “Tiers/ And Other Stories.” Richard talks about his years working with Brian Wilson, Link (“Rumble”) Wray, Peter Noone of Herman’s Hermits, his band The Doughboys, and how the over two hours of “Tiers” came out on one generous new release. We’ll play two samples to whet your appetite.

Dave White Presents

Thu, 21 Apr 2011 17:07:42 -0700

On April 26, Dave White Presents returns with more Variety with a capital V! First up, film maker Steve Keyser talks about his limited edition 3 DVD set commemorating the life and legacy of the late, legendary guitarist for Quicksilver Messenger Service, John Cipollina. Recoil is a collector’s item indispensible for fans of the San Francisco sound, and Steve will go behind-the-scenes to tell the story of this impressive rock-umentary with interviews from everyone from Jerry Garcia to Paul Kantner. Then, Dave White chats with Rory Leighton Aronsky on his book, What If They Lived? It’s a fascinating look into what might have happened if stars like Fatty Arbuckle, John Garfield, James Dean, Marilyn Monroe, and Heath Ledger had not died. Some interesting speculations . . . Next, we get into the music business from a new angle with Roy Kohn, author of the memoir Songplugger: Or, How Much is That Doggie in the Window? Roy shares his memories of being a “songplugger” back in the days when sheet music was the mainstay of the business, then through payola and radio play, and his working with everyone from Al Jolson, Patti Page, Ray Charles, and Donovan Leitch. We promise you’ll learn about a side of the industry you’ve heard no where else! Don’t forget—you can now hear KSAV on your smartphone using the TuneIn app— http://tunein.com/

Dave White Presents

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 12:53:03 -0700

Big Brother And The Holding Company meet Kukla, Fran and Ollie. Where else but on Dave White Presents would this kind of variety entertainment be available. Big Brother drummer Dave Getz talks with music maestro Wes Britton about the band and Dave Getz's current projects including some new music. Mark Milano, webmaster for The Kuklapolitans website discusses this old time TV favorite including a recent DVD release of the old shows. Dr. Ezekiel Hope will appear with a brand new edition of The Moral Compass and of course some of the predictably unpredictable bits of DWP entertainment.

Dave White Presents

Mon, 28 Mar 2011 11:15:08 -0700

The music maestro reigns on the next edition of Dave White Presents. Music maestro Wes Britton interviews Philip Margo of The Tokens (Lion Sleeps Tonight, Tonight I Fell In Love) and follows it up with an interview of Louvain Demps of The Andantes (back up singers for Diana Ross and many others). Dave catches up with Tim Carmody for The News From Clancy's, Dr. Ezekiel Hope presents The Moral Compass and Ingenuity Incorporated unveils the latest high tech marvel.

Dave White Presents

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 09:14:23 -0700

How’s this for variety entertainment¬Bongos, Toys, gangsters, and Frank Sinatra? On the March 15 edition of Dave White Presents, former Bongos frontman Richard Barone talks about his days with his popular ‘80s alternative New Wave band, his memoir FRONTMAN, and his great new album, GLOW, produced by the legendary Tony Visconti. We’ll play two tracks from GLOW for you. Then, we go back in time with Barbara Harris, former lead singer with The Toys, most famous for the 1965 hit, “A Lover’s Concerto.” Barbara talks about recording in those heady times and what she’s doing now. We’ll play two of Barbara’s tunes, old and new. Then, author Richard Herschlag discusses his book, SINATRA, GOTTI AND ME: THE RISE AND FALL OF JILLY’S NIGHTCLUB. Co-written with Tony Delvecchio, it’s where GOODFELLAS meets the likes of Sinatra, Sammy Davis, and Andy Warhol.

Dave White Presents

Mon, 28 Feb 2011 16:17:57 -0800

Classic Rock, the Art of Songwriting, and TV’s RAWHIDE feature on the next Dave White Presents! On Tuesday March 1, former Beau Brummels lead singer Sal Valentino talks about his hit making band (“Laugh Laugh,” “Just a Little”). Then, Wes Britton talks with award winning songwriter/performer Harriet Schock about her long career--she wrote songs for the likes of Helen Reddy, Vicki Carr, Smokey Robinson, and Roberta Flack. We’ll play you a few of her tunes, including one every musician will find a LOL! Last but not least, DWP returns to TV past with David R. Greenland, author of RAWHIDE: A HISTORY OF TELEVISION’S LONGEST RUNNING CATTLE DRIVE. So “Head ‘em up, move ‘em out.

Dave White Presents

Mon, 14 Feb 2011 09:16:34 -0800

It's Sherlock Holmes and Jayne Mansfield this week on Dave White Presents. Of course since one is deceased and the other never existed both will be topics rather than actual guests. Jon Lellenberg will be discussing Sherlock Holmes and Holmes's creator Sir Arthur Conan Doyle with Wes Britton while Dave discusses Jayne Mansfield with author Frank Ferruccio. The program will also include brand new editions of Poor David's Almanac and Britton's Beat.

Dave White Presents

Wed, 2 Feb 2011 06:30:57 -0800

It's mostly music on the latest edition of Dave White Presents. Musician Chris Nunley of The Royal Guardsmen will be the special guest, discussing the groups success with the "Snoopy" series of songs. We will be playing the latest in the series, Snoopy Versus Osama as well as talking about other aspects of The Guardsmen including what they are doing currently. Wes Britton interviews author Harvey Kubernik about his book on the music of Laurel Canyon California called Canyon Of Dreams. And, of course a few of the fun and funny items which keep the program moving.

Dave White Presents

Tue, 18 Jan 2011 15:40:00 -0800

As we approach the 45th anniversary of the Batman television program Batman will be the featured topic on this week's edition of Dave White Presents. Jim Beard will be talking about his new book Gotham City 14 Miles and Batman comic book writer Chuck Dixon will discuss his work on and appreciation of the Batman legacy. The News From Clancy's and the Dave White Singers add a bit of comedy as well.

Dave White Presents

Tue, 4 Jan 2011 16:26:19 -0800

90 minutes of truly variety entertainment this week on Dave White Presents. Author Glen Moseley talks about Henry Fonda's starring role in the television series "The Deputy". Author Bill Bowen discusses his great new novel "The Target" and Wes Britton provides some musical enjoyment with a chat with The Electric Prunes Mark Toolin as well as a brand new Britton's Beat.

Dave White Presents

Tue, 21 Dec 2010 05:50:23 -0800

Veteran comedian Pat Cooper will be the special guest on the final edition of Dave White Presents for 2010. Pat will discuss his views on comedy and a few other topics in his outspoken manner. He shares a few stories about celebrities he both liked and disliked. Part 2 of the interview with Elliot Tiber, the man who saved Woodstock, will be featured as well in which Elliot discusses that very topic in a fun and funny interview. Musician Dennis Diken Talks a bit about a new album of Christmas music. There will be plenty of DWP style Christmas music featured along with the first edition of The Moral Compass and a brand new Poor David's Almanac. The program previews on KSAV radio, www.ksav.org .at 7:30PM Eastern and 7:30PM Pacific time Tuesday December 21 and will be available 24/7 beginning Wednesday December 22 at: www.audioentertainment.org/dwp . Happy Holidays to everyone and we will see you next year.

Dave White Presents

Mon, 6 Dec 2010 10:19:44 -0800

It's a blast from the past this week on Dave White Presents. Author Elliot Tiber, the man best known for "saving" the 1969 Woodstock Music Festival, will be discussing his book Palm Trees On The Hudson, a memoir chronicling the events which led up to his being in a position to save Woodstock. This is part one of a two part interview, with part two describing the festival itself. Wes Britton interviews actress Marsha Hunt concerning her career and how her being blacklisted as a communist in 1950 ended her career. And if you haven't had enough Green Hornet yet, Wes interviews author Greg Cox about a collection of tie-in stories called The Green Hornet Chronicles.

Dave White Presents

Tue, 23 Nov 2010 07:32:51 -0800

The art of songwriting, the craft of ghost writing, and stories of “Scream Queens” are all included in the upcoming edition of Dave White Presents! When it comes to music, composer Charles Fox has done it all. He wrote the themes for HAPPY DAYS, LAVERNE AND SHIRLEY, LOVE BOAT, WONDER WOMAN, and LOVE, AMERICAN STYLE. He has written hits for Roberta Flack and Jim Croce and worked with everyone from Barbara Streisand to Kenny Rogers to Dolly Parton. Charles shares many of his Hollywood memories from his new autobiography KILLING ME SOFTLY ¬ and that’s not all! Ghost writer Kelly James-Enger talks about her book, GOODBYE BYLINE, HELLO BIG BUCKS her how to guide for those considering ghost writing as a career. Wrapping things up, author Matt Beckoff discusses his interview collection, CONFESSIONS OF A SCREAM QUEEN with tales of sexy ladies haunted by vampires, monsters, and crazies of all stripes on the silver screen

Dave White Presents

Wed, 10 Nov 2010 06:20:40 -0800

Larry Storch, best known as Corporal Agar from F-Troop, will talk about his great career and share some fun stories of his days in movies and television. Then Tanna Frederick, a young and upcoming talent will discuss herself and her most recent, soon to be released movie, Queen Of The Lot. Dr. Ezekiel Hope returns with a brand new episode of The Moral Compass and Wes Britton chats with Bill Mumy about his new album on Britton's Beat.

Dave White Presents

Mon, 25 Oct 2010 16:36:50 -0700

“A Double Shot of 007” will be the theme of the next Dave White Presents—with MAGNUM P.I. as a chaser! On Tues. Oct 26, Bond novelist Raymond Benson will share insights behind his 007 books and short stories, especially those re-published in this year’s anthology, CHOICE OF WEAPONS. Then, editor Rob Weiner will discuss this summer’s new essay collection, JAMES BOND IN WORLD AND POPULAR CULTURE: THE FILMS ARE NOT ENOUGH. Rounding out the action-adventure theme, actor Larry Manetti recalls his years as playboy club manager Rick Write on television’s MAGNUM P.I.!

Dave White Presents

Tue, 12 Oct 2010 13:49:05 -0700

An interview with Beach Boys road manager Jack Lloyd will be included in the upcoming edition of Dave White Presents. Jack shares many insights from his time with the band and we include some music from the Beach Boys reunion as well. Author Jim Rosin returns to discuss his latest book on the television series Peyton Place. And a brand new News From Clancy's rounds out the show.

Dave White Presents

Mon, 27 Sep 2010 11:28:25 -0700

The latest edition of Dave White Presents will include interviews with producer and writer William Link and actress Joan Benedict Steiger. William Link, along with his friend Richard Levenson, created the popular television series Colombo and will be discussing the series with co-host Wes Britton. Joan Benedict will discuss her career including how she met and married the late Rod Steiger and provide insights into what made Rod the terrific actor which he was. Musician Duncan Faure is the guest on Britton's Beat and The Dave White Singers return due to popular demand.

Dave White Presents

Tue, 14 Sep 2010 05:55:14 -0700

Canadian comedienne Carla Collins will join television director Ron Satlof on the upcoming edition of Dave White Presents. Carla will discuss her hit Canadian TV program Carlawood as well as her book, Angels, Vampires and Douchebags. Ron will discuss his long career of directing programs such as McCloud, Perry Mason and many more in addition to talking about a recent movie he co-wrote and co-produced called Misconceptions. The second edition of Britton’s Beat and a brand new Poor David’s Almanac are also included.

Dave White Presents

Wed, 1 Sep 2010 07:47:48 -0700

The latest edition of Dave White Presents will include interviews with actor Mark Goddard and drummer Charles Connor. Mark will be discussing his career including his work on the television programs Johnny Ringo and Lost In Space. Charles was most famous for his work with music legends Little Richard and James Brown and discusses his experience working with them and others. Musician Stan Ridgway is the guest on Britton's Beat.

Dave White Presents

Tue, 17 Aug 2010 17:29:13 -0700

The next edition of Dave White Presents kicks off year number 3. Dave and Wes reminisce a bit about the past and preview some of the upcoming additions to the show. The program also features interviews with actor Ron Masak (Sheriff Metzger from Murder She Wrote) and author Duane DeMello.

Dave White Presents

Tue, 3 Aug 2010 08:09:33 -0700

This week's edition of Dave White Presents will include part 2 of the interview with Agatha Christie biographer Laura Thompson and Wes Britton's interview with singer songwriter Jim Post of the duo Friend and Lover.

Dave White Presents

Tue, 20 Jul 2010 16:59:57 -0700

The life of Agatha Christie, the third largest selling author in the history of the world (after The Bible and William Shakespeare) will be the topic and Laura Thompson, her official biographer and author of, Agatha Christie: An English Mystery, will be the guest on the next edition of Dave White Presents. In addition, the program will include Part 2 of Wes Britton's interview with musician David LaFlamme and an interview, including original music, from a new, young singer Shane Cooley.

Dave White Presents

Tue, 6 Jul 2010 15:19:01 -0700

Music, television and movies are the topics on the upcoming edition of Dave White Presents. Wes Britton interviews musician David LaFlamme of the group It's A Beautiful Day as well as completing his interview with television's Green Hornet, Van Williams. Film maker Harvey Chertok returns to discuss the movies of Charlie Chan and the program features a brand new Poor David's Almanac as well.

Dave White Presents

Tue, 22 Jun 2010 19:20:10 -0700

It's the good old days this week on Dave White Presents. Mid Atlantic Nostalgia Convention organizer and prolific author Martin Grams Jr returns to discuss his latest book covering the adventure hero The Green Hornet. Then The Green Hornet himself, Van Williams, who starred in that role in the television series will share some interesting and fun stories from his career. Actress Dawn Wells will also be a guest discussing her career and talking about the Nostalgia Convention at which both she and Van will be making appearances.

Dave White Presents

Mon, 7 Jun 2010 15:44:18 -0700

Music, both comedy and rock and roll will be the focus on this week's edition of Dave White Presents. Comedy singer / song writer Tom Smith will discuss his musical creations and sing a couple in his interview with Dave. Then Wes Britton talks with Joe Grushecky of Joe Grushecky and The Houserockers and plays music from Joe's latest cd East Carson Street. Brand new editions of The News From Clancy's and The Moral Compass are included as well.

Dave White Presents

Wed, 26 May 2010 05:29:58 -0700

Music, television and literature provide the variety on this week's edition of Dave White Presents. Singer/songwriter Sarah Hickman is the musical guest ; Jim Rosin is the television guest and author Michael Pennington is the literary guest as he gives us a heads up on his series of spy novels.

Dave White Presents

Sun, 9 May 2010 17:19:49 -0700

Barry McGuire is the featured guest on this edition of “Dave White Presents.” Barry shares the inside story behind “Eve of Destruction,” how “California Dreaming” was originally intended for him before . We also play two of his newer songs, for which Barry shares the stage with another ex-Byrd, guitarist John York.

Dave White Presents

Tue, 27 Apr 2010 18:34:45 -0700

Mark Twain On Dave White Presents Well, not Mark personally, but three guests who will discuss his career on this 100th anniversary of his death. Henry Sweets, curator of the Mark Twain Boyhood Home and Museum, Shelley Fisher Fishkin, Twain scholar and author of The Mark Twain Anthology along with actor and Twain impersonator Richard Henzel all provide different insights and knowledge of this famous writer, traveler and lecturer.

Dave White Presents

Tue, 13 Apr 2010 06:04:16 -0700

Strictly business this week on Dave White Presents. Three excellent interviews fill the entire 90 minutes. Wes Britton interviews singer Buffy St. Marie and musician Patrick Campbell-Lyons of the British band Nirvana while Dave features a discussion with TV writer/director Michael Hoey about his book "Inside Fame; The Television Series".

Dave White Presents

Tue, 30 Mar 2010 08:03:14 -0700

Musician John York will discuss his career including working with The Byrds, The Mamas and The Papas and Johnny Rivers along with his latest musical album Arigatou Baby on the latest edition of Dave White Presents. Author C.L. Fagan will talk about her novel Lightning Strikes The Colonies, a book best described as science fiction meets history. Episodes of The Moral Compass and The News From Clancy's are included as well.

Dave White Presents

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 16:59:40 -0700

A three act program this week on Dave White Presents. Music maestro Wes Britton conducts interviews with musicians Carl Finch of Brave Combo and Dave Roberts of Crawfish of Love. The bands origins, history, current events and samples of their music will all be included. Part 2 of Dave's discussion of Laurel & Hardy with author Glenn Mitchell is the third act.

Dave White Presents

Tue, 2 Mar 2010 15:14:43 -0800

Variety indeed this week on Dave White Presents. Glenn Mitchell, author of The Encyclopedia of Laurel and Hardy will be featured in part one of a two part discussion of perhaps the greatest comedy team of all time. Wes Britton interviews Gloria Fickling, co-creator of the famous character Honey West.

Dave White Presents

Tue, 16 Feb 2010 19:06:40 -0800

We "Remember The Alamo" this week on Dave White Presents. Author, historian, film consultant Frank Thompson will be the guest as we discuss the facts and myths relating to the Siege Of Alamo and how this event was portrayed in two movies titled "The Alamo".

Dave White Presents

Wed, 3 Feb 2010 07:09:38 -0800

The Son Of Harpo Speaks, literally, on the upcoming edition of Dave White Presents. Bill Marx, eldest son of Harpo Marx, discusses his book appropriately titled Son Of Harpo Speaks.

Dave White Presents

Wed, 20 Jan 2010 05:48:15 -0800

Buddy Merrill, fabulous guitarist and member of The Lawrence Welk Orchestra will be the special guest. Buddy talks about how he came to be a part of the Welk Program and what he thought of Lawrence Welk as well as other aspects of his long career. Some of Buddy's music will be featured as well. Then Wes Britton is joined by fellow spy fiction aficionado Ron Payne to discuss the books of author Geoffrey Jenkins. A brand new edition of The Moral Compass and a new product from Rumble Industries will be included along with the predictably unpredictable.

Dave White Presents

Wed, 6 Jan 2010 16:37:45 -0800

Old Stuff For A New Year

Dave White Presents opens the New Year with a look back, reprising two of the most popular interviews featured so far, but with a difference.

Dave White Presents

Mon, 21 Dec 2009 13:07:01 -0800

Christmas Special! Includes interview with Frank Thompson on Christmas movies along with new editions of The Moral Compass, Poor David's Almanac and The News From Clancy's.

Dave White Presents

Mon, 7 Dec 2009 15:17:23 -0800

Includes interviews with musician Nokie Edwards, author Jim Rosin and Ann Cohen.

Dave White Presents

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 14:17:38 -0800

Includes interviews with musician Mark Weitz and actress Sybil Jason. New episode of Poor David's Almanac.

Dave White Presents

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 06:29:52 -0800

Includes interviews with author Bruce Scivally, drummer Ron Hurst and a new Moral Compass.

Dave White Presents

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 03:00:59 -0700

Includes interviews with authors Bruce Scivally, Janet Gari and musician Tom Principato.

Dave White Presents

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 15:06:04 -0700

Includes interviews with Dennis Diken, Spaff Sumsian and a new Moral Compass

Dave White Presents

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 15:22:45 -0700

Includes interview with Peppy Castro, an all new Poor David's Almanac and the latest News From Clancy's.

Dave White Presents

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 07:14:37 -0700

Includes interview with Bill Mumy, a new Moral Compass and the Dave White Singers.

Dave White Presents

Tue, 20 Jan 2009 07:52:00 -0700

Includes interviews with musician / vocalist Kenny Vance (The Planotones), author Charles Tranberg (Films Of The Thin Man) and the latest "News From Clancy's".

Dave White Presents

Tue, 1 Sep 2009 08:32:35 -0700

Includes interviews with actor James Best (Dukes of Hazard), author Sharon Kaye (Black Market Truth) and singer songwriter Craig Caffall.

Dave White Presents

Tue, 18 Aug 2009 07:56:53 -0700

Includes interviews with scriptwriter Alan Katz (Tales From The Crypt),
Anthony Sompolski (Titanic movies) and a new Moral Compass.

Dave White Presents

Mon, 3 Aug 2009 13:05:34 -0700

Includes interview with Gary Burghoff, tribute to vocalist Sky Saxon, the latest News From Clancy's and a new chapter from Poor David's Almanac.

Dave White Presents

Mon, 20 Jul 2009 08:54:48 -0700

Includes interviews with drummer Andy White (part 2) and author Andrew Fielding (The Lucky Strike Papers). Also includes a new song from The Dave White Singers and a brand new Moral Compass.

Dave White Presents

Tue, 7 Jul 2009 05:49:33 -0700

Includes Part 2 of interview with Ron Moore, Part One of interview with drummer Andy White and the first edition of Poor David's Almanac

Dave White Presents

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 09:59:29 -0700

Includes interviews with visual effects expert Ron B. Moore (Star Trek, Ghostbusters etc), author Steve Cox (One Fine Stooge) (part 3), The News From Clancy's and The Moral Compass.

Dave White Presents

Mon, 8 Jun 2009 13:07:39 -0700

Includes interviews with singer Jim Lowe (The Electric Prunes), 3 Stooges
author Steve Cox (One Fine Stooge)(part 2) new music from The Dave White
Singers and a new edition of The Moral Compass.

Dave White Presents

Sun, 24 May 2009 17:31:10 -0700

Includes interviews with singer / songwriter Lindsay Rush, authors Steve Cox (One Fine Stooge) and Stephen Youngkin (The Lost One; A Life Of Peter
Lorre) along with music from The Dave White Singers and a brand new episode of The Moral Compass.

Dave White Presents

Wed, 13 May 2009 07:05:39 -0700

Includes interviews with guitarist Nokie Edwards (The Ventures), author Bob MIlls (The Laugh Makers), the latest News From Clancy's and The Happy Kitchen with Chef Pierre.

Dave White Presents

Wed, 29 Apr 2009 08:39:49 -0700

Includes Part 2 of the interview with The Orlons singer Steve Caldwell as well as interviews with authors James Rosin (Adventures in Paradise: The Television Series) and Diane Kachmar (The Fly at Fifty) . A brand new episode The Moral Compass is also included.

Dave White Presents

Tue, 14 Apr 2009 22:25:17 -0700

Includes interviews with author Tim Bazzett (Soldier Boy), singer Steve Caldwell, (The Orlons) , The latest News From Clancy's , The Dave White Singers (Twisting In The Wind) and a new Moral Compass.

Dave White Presents

Wed, 1 Apr 2009 08:56:53 -0700

Includes interviews with Lonnie Burr (Confessions Of An Accidental Mouseketeer), Actress/singer Max Versterhalt (For Your Eyes Only), author David Vasquez (Mr. Swan's Big Idea) and The Happy Kitchen with Chef Pierre.

Dave White Presents

Tue, 17 Mar 2009 10:39:45 -0700

Includes interviews with author Martin Grams Jr. (Twilight Zone) and comic book publisher Mark Ellis along with the latest "News From Clancys"

Dave White Presents

Wed, 4 Mar 2009 08:46:03 -0800

Includes interviews with author Sandy Grabman (Pat Buttram: Rocking Chair Humorist), musician Pete Thompson (part 2), and a brand new episode of The Moral Compass.

Dave White Presents

Thu, 19 Feb 2009 08:06:11 -0800

Includes interviews with musician Pete Thompson, author Jean Davis and the latest News From Clancy's.

Dave White Presents

Wed, 4 Feb 2009 14:30:55 -0800

Includes interviews with musician Frank Jeckell (1910 Fruitgum Company), movie producer Harvey Chertok (Impossible Spy), author Deborah Lipp (Ultimate James Bond Fanbook) and an all new edition of The Moral Compass.

Dave White Presents

Wed, 7 Jan 2009 10:01:21 -0800

Includes interviews with actor George Lazenby (Part 2), author Jim Harmon and musician / vocalist Kenny Vance.

Dave White Presents

Wed, 24 Dec 2008 08:41:49 -0800

Includes interviews with actor George Lazenby (On Her Majesty's Secret Service), author Danny Biederman (Incredible World of Spy Fi) and episode 5 for "The News From Clancy's".

Dave White Presents

Wed, 10 Dec 2008 12:09:11 -0800

Includes interviews with singer Ron Dante of The Archies, musician Dennis Diken of The Smithereens and Phil Cerreta of Lights, Camera, Trivia.

Dave White Presents

Wed, 26 Nov 2008 01:07:08 -0800

Includes interviews with musician Billy Hinsche (Dino, Desi, and Billy), actor Jimmy Hawkins (Annie Oakley) and writer Bob Rush (The Beat Magazine).

Dave White Presents

Wed, 12 Nov 2008 11:54:57 -0800

Includes interviews with musician Bob Rush, comedy band producer Bob Emmet, author Jim Rosin and Episode 4 of The News From Clancy's.

Dave White Presents

Wed, 29 Oct 2008 02:28:18 -0700

Includes interviews with producer Marc Cushman, author Laura Wagner and Pete Klaus. Original music with The Dave White Singers.

Dave White Presents

Wed, 15 Oct 2008 08:35:17 -0700

Includes invervfiews with producer/director Marc Cushman, "Lassie" star Jon Provost, author Ben Ohmart, episode 3 of "The News From Clancy's" as well as the debut of "The Dave White Singers"

Dave White Presents

Wed, 1 Oct 2008 09:14:02 -0700

Includes interviews with "Burn Notice" author Tod Goldberg, musicians Rob Balder and Tom Rockwell, founders of "The FUMP" and cohost Wes Britton.

Dave White Presents

Wed, 17 Sep 2008 07:48:09 -0700

Includes interviews with author Beverly Gray, musician Tom Pervanje of the band "Spy-Fi" and episode 2 of "The News From Clancy's".

Dave White Presents

Tue, 2 Sep 2008 21:15:45 -0700

Includes interviews with author THE Hill, comedy band Raymond and Scum and Mid Atlantic Nostalgia Convention organizer Martin Grams Jr.

Dave White Presents

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 19:57:13 -0700

Debut Program. Includes interviews with guitar legend Vic Flick, police novelist Paul Bishop and episode one of "The News From Clancy's".