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August 1, 2010 Affiliate Stations
Dave Alvin
An hour-long blast with Dave Alvin. Highlights of this visit include: live performances of his owns songs, paying tribute to his California roots and revealing a secret or two. Google the Sopranos, Fourth of July, Bob Dylan, Wanda or Duane and you just might find Dave Alvin. Listen to Pete's chat with Dave and find out why. |
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August 8, 2010 Affiliate stations
Delbert McClinton
A second time visit for one of Pete Fornatale's favorite guests. Delbert and Pete discuss the similarities of a boy from Lubbock, Texas and a boy from the Bronx. Delbert and the band play six songs live, including several tracks from their new CD. Congratulations to Delbert on collecting his 3rd Grammy(r) in the category Best Contemporary Blues Album for “Cost of Living”. |
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August 15, 2010 Affiliate stations
Dick Cavett
Dick Cavett reminisces about Janis Joplin and many of the other musicians that he knew. Dick is on top of his game as his unique wit and ability to work the language shines. |
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August 22, 2010 Affiliate stations
Donovan
Join host Pete Fornatale as his visits with long time friend Donovan on location at the Woodstock Film Festival. Donovan retraces his career with thoughtful introspection and humor. |
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August 29, 2010 Affiliate stations
Saw Doctors
lads for lively conversation and exclusive performances of three unreleased Saw Doctors songs (along with a few vintage tunes). Leo and Davy reminisce about their first visit to the States. |
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July 4, 2010 Affiliate Stations
Judy Collins
Mr. Fornatale and Ms. Collins allow the listeners to eavesdrop on their musical reminisces. Judy Collins sings several songs from her Sings Lennon and McCartney CD. Judy Collins has thrilled audiences worldwide with her unique blend of interpretative folksongs and contemporary themes. Her impressive career has spanned more than 40 years. American icon, Judy Collins shares stories of her remarkable life with longtime friend Pete Fornatale. She sits at a baby grand piano and performs beautifully crafted solo renditions of several of her best known songs. |
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July 11, 2010 Affiliate stations
Rachel Yamagata
Join host Chris Hall as he visits with singer/songwriter Rachael Yamagata. Rachael talks about working with her friend Rhett Miller as well as her philosophy on collaborations. She brings us through her song selection and recording process. Rachael provides insight into her world as she tells of inspiration such as past lives, past loves and romance. This visit is highlighted by intimate solo performances as well as spirited performances by Rachael and her band. |
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July 18, 2010 Affiliate stations
Cyndi Lauper
Cyndi visits with Pete Fornatale to discuss her career and the positive influence that she hopes to have on others. Her beautiful live performance is one of the highlights of this interview. |
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July 25, 2010 Affiliate stations
Rupert Holmes
Rupert Holmes and Pete Fornatale talk Tony nominations and songwriting. Rupert recalls the one take that led to a number one hit that spanned two decades (1979 into 1980). Live musical performances include: Escape (The Pina Colada Song) and Beef Lomaine. |
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June 6, 2010 XM Radio
Lyle Lovett
Lyle Lovett recounts stories of his remarkable life. He tells of his upbringing in Texas and his unlikely rise in the music business. Equal amounts of humor and poignancy are present throughout the hour-long interview. |
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June 13, 2010 XM Radio
Lisa Loeb
Lisa Loeb, the songstress turned TV star, talks to Pete freely and frankly about her years and experiences in the music business. |
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June 20, 2010 XM Radio
Loudon Wainwright III
Learn what Loudon meant when he entitled his CD 'Here Come The Choppers!'. Have a laugh when you hear what Pete thought he may have meant. In fact, this hour provides many laughs along with some great live music. |
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June 27, 2010 XM Radio
The Lost Chapin Tapes
Tom, Steve and Harry Chapin
One day when host Pete Fornatale was rummaging through a storage closet, a box on the top shelf fell on his head. The contents of the box was a reel of 1/2 inch tape that contained an interview with the late Harry Chapin and his two brother's Tom and Steve that was considered lost forever. Pete decided to send this historic interview back into the public air waves. |
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May 2, 2010 XM Radio
Amy Speace
Amy Speace treats our audience to wonderful renditions of her most popular songs. She shares with Pete stories about her craft and the perspective that is apparent in her songwriting. |
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May 9, 2010 XM Radio
Al Stewart
Chris Hall sits in for Pete Fornatale with guest Nick Lowe. A live performance of “What’s So Funny ‘Bout Peace, Love and Understanding” is one of many performance highlights. In addition, Nick serves up several songs from “At My Age”. Nick talks about his early involvement with The Sopranos and his many musical passions. |
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May 16, 2010 XM Radio
Aztec Two Step
Aztec 3 Step? Pete Fornatale sits down and visits with old friends. Many laughs and wonderful live music makes us wish the show lasted more than 60 minutes. |
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May 23, 2010 XM Radio
Al Anderson
Guest host Chris Hall interviews Big Al Anderson. Al performs songs from each part of his amazing career; NRBQ, solo album nuggets and the songs that he wrote for others. Al talks about his songwriting relationships with Vince Gill, Jimmy Buffett, Delbert McClinton and a host of other musicians. |
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May 30, 2010 XM Radio
Ben Folds
Ben Folds sits down to reveal to the Mixed Bag listeners the secrets behind his songwriting. Highlights include live performances of Zac and Sara and a cover of Elton John’s Tiny Dancer. Pete asks Ben about his many influences and how they have affected his songwriting. |
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April 4, 2010 Affiliate Stations
Catherine Russell
Two native New Yorkers with strong musical backgrounds come together for an extraordinary hour. One is a radio legend and the other has performed with Paul Simon, Steely Dan, David Bowie, and Jackson Browne. One sings, the other questions, they both go a little blue on us (in a subtle way). Catherine Russell belts out some tunes from Sentimental Streak, her sophomore solo release.
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April 11, 2010 Affiliate stations
Nick Lowe
Chris Hall sits in for Pete Fornatale with guest Nick Lowe. A live performance of “What’s So Funny ‘Bout Peace, Love and Understanding” is one of many performance highlights. In addition, Nick serves up several songs from “At My Age”. Nick talks about his early involvement with The Sopranos and his many musical passions. |
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April 18, 2010 Affiliate stations
Regina Spektor
What does a girl from the former Soviet Union have in common with Pete Fornatale? Their Bronx roots of course. Regina perform songs from her new CD and shares stories about her musical family. |
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April 25 , 2010 Affiliate stations
Peter, Paul and Mary
A rebroadcast of legendary artists, Peter, Paul and Mary visiting with their good friend Pete Fornatale. Live music, politics and road stories. |
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March 7, 2010 XM Radio
Stephen Bruton
A timely rebroadcast of an interview with Stephen Bruton. The late Mr. Bruton coproduced the Crazy Heart soundtrack. Stephen Bruton: guitarist, songwriter, singer, recording artist, record producer, actor, collaborator and Mixed Bag Radio guest. Stephen treats Pete and his listeners to an hour of live music and stories about a fascinating life in music. |
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March 14, 2010 Affiliate stations
Willie Nile
Willie Nile comes back for yet another wonderful session on Mixed Bag Radio. Willie shares stories and live performance from House of a Thousand Guitars. Pete and Willie discuss the recording and songwriting process.
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March 21, 2010 Affiliate stations
Henry Gross
Singer songwriter Henry Gross visits with Pete to discuss his long and storied career. Henry follows Pete’s lead into some well known and lesser known live performances. |
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March 28, 2010 Affiliate stations
Carly Simon
Carly Simon returns for an intimate discussion of her life and her songs. Pete and Carly reminisce about the past and look forward to the future. Carly discusses the songwriting process and offers new insight into songs that she wrote over 25 years ago.
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February 7, 2010 Affiliate Stations
Kenny Vance and the Planotones
Kenny Vance has packed a lot of careers into his nearly five decades as a performer. Pete Fornatale talks to him about them all, from his days as a founding member of the seminal 60's rock and roll vocal group Jay and the Americans to his current status as the leading elder statesman and preservationist of street corner singing and harmony in the 21st Century. Then there are also those movies he scored, the time he spent as music director on Saturday Night Live and let's not forget those acting jobs in four Woody Allen movies! Don't miss this one. |
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February 14, 2010 XM Radio
Neil Sedaka
Join host Pete Fornatale as he talks to hit singer and songwriter Neil Sedaka about his 50 year journey through the music industry. He started as a Brill Building writer who became a rock and roll star in his own right, until the British Invasion put the hits on hold for a decade. Then, long time fan Elton John took a gamble and gave Neil a second chance at a solo career. The gamble payed off big time. |
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February 21, 2010 XM Radio
Kenny Loggins
Pete sits down with long time friend Kenny Loggins. A career retrospective is highlighted by in-studio performances of I'm Alright; House At Pooh Corner;
Alive 'N' Kickin'; Footloose; Here, There And Everywhere and Conviction Of The Heart. |
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February 28 , 2010 XM Radio
Bob Weir
Bob Weir was 'the kid' in the Grateful Dead. He's still 'the kid' today and is living proof of the group's enduring legacy. Live performances of several very familiar songs highlight this return visit from Bob.
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January 3, 2010 Affiliate stations
Modern Man
Pete Fornatale sits down with his old friends for some storytelling and some fine new music. Longtime fans of Modern Man and long time fans of Mixed Bag will truly appreciate this wonderful broadcast. New fans are in for a real treat as well.
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January 10, 2010 Affiliate stations
Chad and Jeremy
Join host Pete Fornatale as he talks to the legendary British fold duo Chad and Jeremy. Listen as they discuss how the duo got started and rode the British invasion wave to America. They talk about working with Paul Simon in Britain; Paul McCartney asking them for business advice and their new studio album Archeology. Highlights include great acoustic performances of new and classics songs. |
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January 16, 2010 Affiliate stations
Richie Havens
Join host Pete Fornatale as he catches up with long time friend Richie Havens. They discuss the election of Barack Obama as well as memories of past events like Woodstock and meeting the Dali Lama. Richie also talks about and performs some songs from his CD Nobody Left to Crown. |
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January 23, 2010 Affiliate stations
Donovan
Join host Pete Fornatale as his visits with long time friend Donovan on location at the Woodstock Film Festival. Donovan retraces his career with thoughtful introspection and humor. |
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January 30, 2010 Affiliate stations
Taj Mahal
Get some insight into the two-time Grammy-winning singer, multi-instrumentalist, composer, producer, ethnomusicologist, world-class musical collaborator, musicians' advocate, world traveler, fisherman, or cigar aficionado. |
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