
The pop stars’ hit-maker
WAG music critic Gregg Shapiro visits with songwriting legend Jules Shear, who discusses life in Woodstock, his love of dogs and his “shear” chart-topping ability.
Read MoreWAG music critic Gregg Shapiro visits with songwriting legend Jules Shear, who discusses life in Woodstock, his love of dogs and his “shear” chart-topping ability.
Read More“The thing with different styles of music is I’ve always ignored them,” says musician-songwriter David Bromberg, a Tarrytown native. “I do what the hell I want.”
Read MoreThe 2016 presidential election, home design lust, the precarious world of magazines and, oh, yes, dogs drive novelist David Leavitt’s new comedy of manners, “Shelter in Place.”
Read MoreDocumentary filmmaker Catherine Gund trains her eye on her mother, philanthropist/arts collector Agnes Gund, in “Aggie.”
Read MoreWith his solo debut “The Love Album,” Pelham Manor native Anthony Nunziata takes his place among the greats.
Read MoreWAG music critic Gregg Shapiro talks with Amanda Homi of VickiKristinaBarcelona about the trio’s reinterpretation of Tom Waits’ music.
Read MoreLinda Lavin, theater and TV star, says making records, like her new album “Love Notes,” is “the most creative I know how to be without writing. I use what other people have written to explain how I feel or what I’ve been through or what I hope for.”
Read MoreSinger-actress Lucie Arnaz – daughter of Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz (“I Love Lucy”) – looks back on a career in TV and cabaret and on Broadway.
Read MoreSinger Melissa Errico talks to WAG’s Gregg Shapiro about her passions for everything from the music of Michel Legrand to living in Bronxville with hubby Patrick McEnroe, their three girls and Yorky Pepper.
Read MoreWAG music columnist Gregg Shapiro talks poetry and songwriting with Patty Larkin, prior to her March 15 gig at The Ridgefield Playhouse.
Read MoreRoseanne Cash – a daughter of country music and inspiration to a new generation of female artists – brings her new album “She Remembers Everything” to Ridgefield Playhouse April 16.
Read More“If you have a first date for ‘A John Waters Christmas,’ you’re either going to get married or they’re never going to speak to you again. It’s hit or miss,” observes auteur John Waters. OK, so he’s not exactly Bing Crosby.
Read MoreLaurie Berkner stands at the top of “kindie rock” with songs that appeal to parents as well as their kids.
Read MoreKatonah native Ben Mandelker was a comedy writer driving for Uber. Then his podcast with fellow funnyman Ronnie Karam, “Watch What Crappens,” happened.
Read MoreAn interview with Sebastian Grey, recent winner of “Project Runway.”
Read MoreKevin acts, Michael composes, but they come together to write for and play in a band.
Read MoreIt’s no exaggeration to say that award-winning actress, singer and mother Laura Benanti can do it all.
Read MoreWAG music critic Gregg Shapiro talks with George Winston about the seasons of his life and his role in the solo melodic piano movement.
Read MoreAmy Ray of Indigo Girls cultivates her music – and her garden.
Read MoreSinger/songwriter Erin McKeown took a break from “excavating” her life story to collaborate with playwright Quiara Alegría Hudes on the musical “Miss You Like Hell,” about the explosive but timely topic of immigration.
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