Conducting Conversations

09-25-22 The CommunityTheater’s Artistic Director Tammy Brown - Conducting Conversations

The Contemporary Theater’s Artistic Director Tammy Brown is our special guest on this week’s program. We talk about their upcoming season of plays, concerts, classes and other exciting events, including their involvement in Wakefield’s Oktoberfest on Oct. 1. For more information you can go to https://www.contemporarytheatercompany.com​  

09-18-22 The Community Player’s - Conducting Conversations

The Community Player's productions of “Moon Over Buffalo” and “Nine to Five” is the subject of this week's program with Christopher Margadonna, President. We talk about the play and musical, and listen to some of the very popular songs from the shows. For more information you can call (401) 726-6860, or go to www.thecommunityplayers.org​

09-11-22 The Navy Band Northeast - Conducting Conversations

The Navy Band Northeast’s MU1 Matthew Aiello, Flutist and CPO Stephan Garrett, Trombonist are the special guests on this week’s program. We talk about their upcoming season of music, concerts and outreach to the community, as well as remembering 9/11. For more information go to https://usnwc.edu/Navy-Band-Northeast  

09-04-22 Narragansett By Chorus - Conducting Conversations

This week we feature the Narragansett Bay Chorus with John Woodhouse, VP of Marketing. The chorus will be presenting it’s annual show at McVinney Auditorium in downtown Providence on September 11th. It will also feature Harmony Heritage Chorus, Coastline Show Chorus, and quartets Second Nature, Trade Secret, Nantucket Sound and Generations. For more information you can go to www.SingNBC.com

08-28-22 The Coast Guard House - Conducting Conversations

Tonight we talk about The Coast Guard House, a great New England restaurant and landmark. Elisa Wybraniec, Wine Director, talks with Mike and special Co-Host Gail Jencik, about the wine menu and the large variety CGH offers. We listen to music by jazz pianist Joe Parillo, who is the host of WCRI’s Jazz After Dinner, to set the mood. For more information call (401) 789-0700, or go to www.TheCoastGuardHouse.com

08-21-22 Classical Guitarist Aaron-Larget Caplan - Conducting Conversations

This week we feature Aaron-Larget Caplan, classical guitarist. He’ll intorduce his brand new album “Honey Cadence” and we'll listen to examples of music from his other CDs. We’ll discuss his career and how he has had the opportunity to travel the world playing at great concert venues. For more information go to www.alcguitar.com

08-14-22 Theatre by the Sea - Kinky Boots - Conducting Conversations

Theatre by the Sea's production of Kinky Boots is the subject of this week's program, with stars Luke Hamilton as Charlie and Julian Malone as Lola. We talk about the musical and listen to some of the very popular songs from the show that won six Tony Awards. For more information you can call 401-782-8587 or go to www.theatrebythesea.com.

08-07-22 The Contemporary Theater Co. - Conducting Conversations

The Contemporary Theater’s Artistic Director Tammy Brown is our special guest on this week’s program. We talk about their upcoming season of musicals, plays, concerts, classes and other exciting events, including their “Afterglow” series. For more information you can go to https://www.contemporarytheatercompany.com​

07-31-22 Rhode Island International Film Festival 2022 - Conducting Conversations

This week The RI International Film Festival is the subject of the program with George T. Marshall, Executive Director. We talk about the festival that runs August 8th to 14th and listen to the music from the productions of Sunset Boulevard. For more information you can call 401.861.4445 or go to www.film-festival.org

07-24-22 Dr Edward Markward - Chamber Orchestra of Barrington Director - Conducting Conversations

Dr. Edward Markward, the Director of The Chamber Orchestra of Barrington at St. John's, is our special guest this week. We talk about the upcoming concert and listen to some of the music from the program being presented on Sunday, August 14th,  3PM, at St. John’s Episcopal Church, 191 County Road, Barrington RI. For more information you can  go to http://www.cobsj.org

07-17-22 Theatre By The Sea - Cinderella - Conducting Conversations

Theatre By The Sea's production of Cinderella is the subject of this week's program with stars Ophelia Rivera and Aidan Cole. We talk about the musical and listen to some of the very popular songs from the soundtrack that has just a little twist on the old favorite tale. For more information you can call (401) 782-8587 or go to www.theatrebythesea.com    

07-10-22 Block Island Music Festival - Conducting Conversations

The 58th Annual Block Island Music Festival is the subject of this week's program with Bob O'Connell, singer, songwriter and pianist. We talk about the Festival and listen to some songs by Joe Parillo, Bob O'Connell, Road Show, Southeast Light, The Narragansett Bay Chorus and Eddie Dillon. The Festival will be on July 23rd at 8PM,  St. Andrews Church, Block Island.  For more information you can go to www.singNBC.com 

07-03-22 Kingston Chamber Music Festival 2022 - Conducting Conversations

The Kingston Chamber Music Festival is the subject of this week's program with Natalie Zhu, Artistic Director and Betsy Marcotte, Executive Director. We talk about the upcoming Festival and listen to some of the amazing music that will be presented from July 20th to the 31st. For more information you can go to www.kingstonchambermusic.org

06-26-22 Newport Classical Music Festival 2022 - Conducting Conversations

This week we discuss the upcoming Newport Classical Music Festival with Julian Freeman Fox and Trevor Neil. The festival runs from July 1st through July 17th with 32 different artists in 24 concerts located in around Newport. For tickets and additional performance information you can go to www.newportclassical.org  

06-19-22 Footloose at Theatre by the Sea - Conducting Conversations

Theatre By The Sea's production of Footloose is the subject of this week's program with stars Emma Wilcox and J. P. Qualters. We talk about the musical and listen to some of the very popular songs from the soundtrack that reached number one on the Billboard charts. For more information you can call (401) 782-8587 or go to www.theatrebythesea.com​

06-12-22 Rhode Island Youth Theatre - Conducting Conversations

The RI Youth Theatre is the subject of this week's program with Dr. Ann O’Grady, Executive Director. We talk about their upcoming events and listen to some of the music being presented throughout the summer. For more information you can call 401-447-0458, or go to www.riyt.org 

06-05-22 Greg Abate Musician and Arranger - Conducting Conversations

Greg Abate saxophonist, flutist, composer, arranger and member of the RI Music Hall of Fame is our special guest this week. We talk about his many upcoming concerts and listen to some of the music from his multiple recordings. For more information you can go to www.gregabate.com

05-29-22 Music on the Hill - Conducting Conversations

Music On The Hill is the subject of this week's program with John M. Pellegrino, Artistic Director of the festival. We talk about their upcoming concerts and listen to some of the music from the programs being presented June 1st to June 12th. For more information you can call 401-738-5632, or go to www.musiconthehillri.org​

05-22-22 Theatre by the Sea - Million $ Quartet - Conducting Conversations

Theatre By The Sea's opening production of the 2022 season, Million $ Quartet, is the subject of this week's program with Greg Santos, director. We talk about the musical and listen to some of the very popular songs from the play that takes place in 1956. For more information you can call (401) 782-8587 or go to www.theatrebythesea.com​

05-15-22 RI Civic Chorale & Orchestra - Conducting Conversations

The RI Civic Choral and Orchestra is the subject of this week's program with Dr. Joshua Rohde, Music Director. We talk about their upcoming concerts and listen to some of the music being presented on Sunday May 22nd, 3PM, at St. Sebastian's Church in Providence. For more information you can call 401-521-5670 or go to www.ricco.org