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.
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On the ‘Big Road’
“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.”
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Gimme ‘Shelter’
The 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.”
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The ‘Aggie’ and the ecstasy
Documentary filmmaker Catherine Gund trains her eye on her mother, philanthropist/arts collector Agnes Gund, in “Aggie.”
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A ‘Love’ letter to the world
With his solo debut “The Love Album,” Pelham Manor native Anthony Nunziata takes his place among the greats.
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‘Radio’ days
WAG music critic Gregg Shapiro talks with Amanda Homi of VickiKristinaBarcelona about the trio’s reinterpretation of Tom Waits’ music.
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‘Love’ story
Linda 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.”
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Here’s Lucie
Singer-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.
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Legrand Affair’ avec Michel
Singer 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.
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Poetic license
WAG music columnist Gregg Shapiro talks poetry and songwriting with Patty Larkin, prior to her March 15 gig at The Ridgefield Playhouse.
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‘Everything’ and more
Roseanne 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.
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Christmas à la John Waters
“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.
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Rock of (all) ages
Laurie Berkner stands at the top of “kindie rock” with songs that appeal to parents as well as their kids.
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Hey! stuff ‘Crappens’
Katonah native Ben Mandelker was a comedy writer driving for Uber. Then his podcast with fellow funnyman Ronnie Karam, “Watch What Crappens,” happened.
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More than 50 shades
An interview with Sebastian Grey, recent winner of “Project Runway.”
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Bringing home the Bacons
Kevin acts, Michael composes, but they come together to write for and play in a band.
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For the love of Laura
It’s no exaggeration to say that award-winning actress, singer and mother Laura Benanti can do it all.
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The Season of George Winston
WAG music critic Gregg Shapiro talks with George Winston about the seasons of his life and his role in the solo melodic piano movement.
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Beyond fine
Amy Ray of Indigo Girls cultivates her music – and her garden.
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‘Hell,’ yes
Singer/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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