Boomerocity

Joanne Shaw Taylor joins Randy Patterson on Boomerocity for a candid conversation about The Trouble With Love and the confidence to make music on her own terms. Joanne discusses the expectations placed on women who write about relationships, why she once insisted on being the only guitarist on her records, and the freedom of no longer feeling the need to prove herself. She also explains why a guitar solo has to earn its place in a song and shares a personal lesson about self-acceptance. The conversation touches on collaboration, creative choices, and her album The Trouble With Love, produced by Kevin Shirley and featuring Joe Bonamassa and Orianthi. Follow Boomerocity for more conversations with the people behind the music.

Sari Schorr joins Randy Patterson to discuss Running Wild, Mike Vernon, Robin Trower, and the difference between a polished performance and one that makes you feel something. Sari Schorr brings more than a powerful voice to this Boomerocity conversation. She brings a belief that music should give something to the person listening. Talking with Randy Patterson, Sari reflects on finding her voice through songwriting, staying true to herself, and the lessons she carries from Mike Vernon and Robin Trower. She also shares the personal story behind "Man On Fire," discusses the making of Running Wild, and considers what happens when a song that began as something private becomes part of someone else's life.   Listen for an honest conversation about music, purpose, resilience and the value of imperfection. Watch the video:  Read more:  Artist: https://www.sarischorr.com/ More interviews: Boomerocity.com

How does a personal experience become an album—and how do written words become music? James Woods joins Boomerocity's Randy Patterson to discuss The Killer's Wife and the creative relationships behind it. He explains how he writes the lyrics and then works with musicians to develop the songs, with room for arrangements and ideas to change in the studio. The conversation includes Woods's work with Shooter Jennings and Bob Wayne, his admiration for Ted Russell Kamp, and recording at Sunset Sound using analog equipment. Woods also discusses the album's country influences, the moral questions within its story, and the care put into its photography, artwork, and vinyl presentation. Watch the full video: https://youtu.be/042--4b0C5c  More interviews: https://Boomerocity.com

How much of a live performance should be decided before the band takes the stage? Lee Ritenour explains why he leaves room to make those decisions in the moment. In this Boomerocity interview, Randy Patterson talks with Lee about his international band, the connection between fusion and jazz, and Six String Theory's instrumental competitions. Along the way, Lee recalls B.B. King's generosity onstage and offers a personal recollection of the Malibu fire. Watch the video: https://youtu.be/YAKm2GLmpaI 

A producer's candid look at artistic identity, friendship, and the difference between playing the notes and making someone feel them. You can get the notes right and still miss what makes a performance matter. Don Miggs returns to Boomerocity for Part 2 of his conversation with Randy Patterson, bringing a producer's ear—and a remarkably candid view of his own work—to the question of what makes music feel personal. His friendship with Mick Fleetwood gives that question a human face. Don recalls how their relationship grew, the encouragement that arrived when he needed it, and the distinctive feel Mick brings to the drums. He also describes the trust involved in a recording session: helping a musician feel secure enough to give the song something only that person can give. Along the way, Don talks about recording Steven Tyler's vocal for a Dolly Parton collaboration, why a great song and a hit aren't necessarily the same thing, and what artists owe the listeners who believe in them. His reflections on the Rolling Stones and David Bowie open a thoughtful discussion about growing without losing the identity that brought an audience along in the first place. Don is just as frank about himself. He talks about second-guessing his records, the temptation to settle for being good enough, and the daily effort to ask more of himself while helping other artists do the same. For anyone who has wondered why one performance stays with you long after another fades, this is a conversation worth spending time with. Watch Part 2: https://youtu.be/XE0dB_YbqGM  Boomerocity — The Essence of Being a Baby Boomer.

A first record, a family loan, and the lessons behind a life built around music.   A nightclub can look like one big party. Running it is another story. Bobby Watman returns to Boomerocity for Part 2 of his conversation with Randy Patterson, and this time we get further into what went on behind the good times: the ideas, the risks, the lessons—and the music that made it all worth doing. Bobby remembers buying his first 45, explains how the pop culture of the '70s helped shape his nightclub concept, and recalls borrowing $10,000 from his mother with a determination to protect every nickel. There's plenty of affection for the era, but he's candid about the work involved in turning that affection into a business. Then we move from the dance floor to the microphone. Bobby talks about the coaching that helped him settle into radio, learning to tell a story without taking forever to tell it, and why an occasional on-air stumble can make a conversation feel more human. If you remember the thrill of bringing home a record—or still turn up the radio when the right song comes on—you'll find plenty to enjoy here. Boomerocity — The Essence of Being a Baby Boomer.  

What happens when a lifelong love of music turns into an unexpected career behind the microphone? In Part 1 of this Boomerocity conversation, Bobby Watman of SiriusXM's '70s on 7 joins Randy Patterson for a trip through the music, memories and wonderfully unpredictable turns that eventually put him on national radio. Long before SiriusXM, Bobby was immersed in the entertainment and nightclub world, operating dozens of '70s- and '80s-themed clubs and discovering firsthand just how powerfully music can transport people back to another place and time. Along the way, Bobby shares stories involving KISS and Gene Simmons, reflects on an encounter with David Cassidy that gave new meaning to the old warning about meeting your heroes, and talks about the path that eventually led him to think, "I think I can do that," when it came to radio. But beneath the celebrity stories is something every music lover understands: a song isn't merely a song. Sometimes it's a place, a person, a Saturday night, a first love—or an entire chapter of your life waiting to come rushing back through the speakers. It's music, memories and the stories behind them with Bobby Watman on Boomerocity. This is Part 1 of our conversation.

Don Miggs joins Randy Patterson to share Dolly Parton and Mick Fleetwood stories, explore the soul of a recording studio, and explain his "honest, not loud" approach to music. Part 1 of Boomerocity's conversation with the musician, songwriter, and producer. Full show notes Some of the best music stories tell us just as much about people as they do about records. In Part 1 of our Boomerocity conversation, musician, songwriter, and producer Don Miggs talks with Randy Patterson about working with Dolly Parton, the encouragement he received from Mick Fleetwood, and the inspiration he finds in historic instruments and recording equipment. Don shares the story behind his blue hair and recalls his involvement in Dolly's Rockstar project, including co-producing "Let It Be." He also explains why he wants the instruments in his studio to be played and why his goal as a producer is to help artists sound more like themselves. The conversation moves into artistic identity, AI, artist development, and Don's belief that a lasting connection with listeners matters more than chasing a moment. Watch the video:  More from Boomerocity: https://www.boomerocity.com/ Don Miggs: https://www.miggs.com/ Follow the Boomerocity podcast for more conversations about the music and the people behind it. Hosted by Randy Patterson. For those listening to the podcast, Don is showing us a guitar he identifies as Jimi Hendrix's, along with some of the instruments in his studio.

What happens when musicians facing grief, illness, divorce, depression and isolation find one another—and start making music? For Rudy Love Jr. and 2ŁØT, it became the beginning of an electronic jam band built around an unusual idea: everything naturally moves toward disorder, but adding energy can push back. Rudy joins Boomerocity's Randy Patterson to talk about the philosophy behind 2ŁØT, the band's genre-blurring combination of electronic music, funk, soul and improvisation, and the making of its ambitious 16-track album RE/SOLVE. Rudy also discusses the humanity behind electronic music, collaborating with Jon Batiste and Robert Randolph, the continuing struggle behind RE/SOLVE's message, and why creativity may become even more important in an age of artificial intelligence. And yes—you'll hear the story about the time John Batiste started jamming with a fire alarm.

Randy Patterson sits down with his friend of 49 years, Dr. Roderick Logan, for a conversation about the ways we raise children, respond to religious harm, and care for others. Rod discusses I Was Loved, Finding Everland, and The Coherent Rhythm of Care, with attention to grandparents, personal dignity, and the limits caregivers need. Their shared history brings music memories, humor, and candor to a wide-ranging interview. n this episode: childhood memories and parenting intentions; grandparents as a patient presence; rebuilding trust after spiritual abuse; making room for questions; caregiver exhaustion; and Rod's clarity, capacity, and calling framework. Books and resources: https://rodericklogan.com/my-books. Guest website: https://rodericklogan.com/. Watch: https://youtu.be/GQYewQu8A_I .  Hosted and produced by Randy Patterson for Boomerocity.