Groove Don't Lie
Groove Don't Lie
Gerry Brown
Groove Don’t Lie the Series is about intimate discussions with musicians, authors, visual artists, athletes, and other luminaries about what groove means to them, how they experience groove in their work and personal lives, and what can be done to find the groove when it is missing. The secret ingredient is the host, Gerry Brown, the OG groove master whose history and legacy as a musician, longevity, personality and demeanor seamlessly connect the guests and the audience. The backstage tales, insider information, and the true stories behind some of the most remarkable concerts, albums, artworks, books, and athletic accomplishments of the last century will appeal to fans, historians, and up-and-comers alike, while inspiring everyone with strategies for tapping into the universal, eternal, and authentic groove.
Gerry Brown and Brian Kilgore discuss groove (part 1 of 2)
Gerry’s guest for this two-part episode has appeared on over 500 albums for artists ranging from Cold Play to Dr. Dre. If that weren’t enough, he has played on over 250 film scores and worked with composers like John Williams and Danny Elfman. Who is this undisputed master of eclectic grooves? It is none other than Brian Kilgore.
Jun 5
28 min
Gerry Brown and Gina Kronstadt discuss groove (part 2 of 2)
This is part 2 of Gerry Brown's conversation with the multitalented artist and violinist, Gina Kronstadt (Nina Simone, Burt Bacharach, Ray Charles, Quincy Jones, George Harrison, Barbara Streisand, Aretha Franklin, Beyoncé, Usher, Taylor Swift, Michael Jackson, etc.) Because groove don’t lie and groove don’t die!
May 29
26 min
Gerry Brown and Gina Kronstadt discuss groove (part 1 of 2)
Gerry’s guest for this two-part episode is the multifaceted musician, Gina Kronstadt. For 47 years, Gina’s vivacious violin playing colored the recordings and live performances of legends like Nina Simone, Burt Bacharach, Ray Charles, Quincy Jones, George Harrison, Barbara Streisand, Aretha Franklin, Celine Dion, James Brown, Nancy Wilson, Elton John, Charlie Haden, Stevie Wonder, Smokey Robinson, Aerosmith, Dr. John, Beyoncé, Usher, Taylor Swift, and Michael Jackson. As you will hear, Gina’s...
May 22
38 min
Gerry Brown and Emilie Pons discuss groove (part 2 of 2)
This is part 2 of Gerry Brown's conversation with the world culture reporter, Emilie Pons (PRI, NPR, etc.). You know why? Because Kuwaiti groove don’t lie!
May 15
24 min
Gerry Brown and Emilie Pons discuss groove (part 1 of 2)
Gerry’s guest this episode is the world culture reporter, Emilie Pons. Emilie is a member of the Foreign Press Association (FPA) and has contributed to numerous news outlets, including Public Radio International (PRI) and National Public Radio (NPR). She and Gerry discuss her recent visit to Kuwait, where she met with scholars and musicians and learned that Kuwaiti music has distinct rhythms and rhythmic choices that are understood by performers and audiences and that define genres, reflect t...
May 8
29 min
Gerry Brown and Eddie Tuduri discuss groove (part 2 of 2)
This is part 2 of Gerry Brown's conversation with the drummer and philanthropist Eddie Tuduri (The Beach Boys, Del Shannon, Dr. John, Ike Turner, Ronnie Hawkins, Marianne Faithful, etc.). You know why? Because groove don’t lie!
May 1
27 min
Gerry Brown and Eddie Tuduri discuss groove (part 1 of 2)
Gerry’s guest for this two-part episode is the drummer and philanthropist, Eddie Tuduri. Eddie’s career spans more than 50 years. He has drummed for the likes of The Beach Boys, Del Shannon, Dr. John, Ike Turner, Ronnie Hawkins, and Marianne Faithful, but he is most proud of The Rhythmic Arts Project (TRAP), which he founded in 1999 after experiencing a life changing surf accident. TRAP empowers people of all abilities and ages through the transformative power of…you guessed it…groove.
Apr 24
26 min
Gerry Brown and Brian Dunne discuss groove (part 2 of 2)
This is part 2 of Gerry Brown's conversation with the perennially stalwart percussionist, Brian Dunne (Hall and Oates, Patti Labelle, Joe Walsh, Sammy Hagar, Ben Folds, Ariana Grande and Chaka Khan etc.). You know why? Because groove don’t lie!
Apr 17
27 min
Gerry Brown and Brian Dunne discuss groove (part 1 of 2)
Gerry’s guest for this two-part episode is the music director’s dream drummer, Brian Dunne. Brian has drummed on-stage or recorded with Joe Walsh, Sammy Hagar, Ben Folds, Ariana Grande, Patti Labelle, and Chaka Khan. He currently is the drummer for Hall and Oates and the series Live from Daryl’s House, and, when legendary music directors like Ray Chew need somebody to play on live television for millions of people, they call Brian for his funk and…his groove.
Apr 10
34 min
Gerry Brown and Evan Sherman discuss groove
Gerry’s guest this episode is the bandleader, arranger, and drummer Evan Sherman. The discussion took place shortly after Evan won a Grammy with Samara Joy for Portrait. It was not the first time Evan has appeared on an award-winning recording, and Gerry predicts that it will not be his last…because Evan has the groove.
Apr 3
51 min
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