The Cut Live Podcast

A spirited conversation with headline saxophonist Deric Dyer and his longtime bandmates Cliff Goodwin on guitar and Mitch Chakour on keyboards. We talk with Deric about coming from Bermuda to Worcester to join a band who later went on to backup singer Joe Cocker for several years. Then, how during a dry spell in his career, Deric gets the chance to audition for Tina Turner--and the rest is history. We had a lot of fun creating this episode!
 
MUSIC:
Gimmee Some Lovin'
Sirry Seems to Be the Hardest Word (feat. Joe Cocker)
We Don't Need Another Hero (feat. Tina Turner)
Nessun Dorma 

Duke talks about how the foundation of all his music is built on the blues, playing on the slanted roof of a drive-in movie snack bar for his first paying gig, his musical roots and inspirations, and writing songs that he doesn't have to sing.
MUSIC:
Do You Mean It
Duke's Blues
Lowdown
When I Get Lucky

From winning Connecticut's "Best Guitarist" at the age of 15 to playing with the Allman Brothers at the Beacon Theater in New York, Jeff Pitchell has shown again and again he can serve up a grand buffet of guitar styles for every occasion. He's played with many musical greats, and it all started when he walked away from being a public school teacher.
MUSIC:
Superstition
Whiskey River (feat. James Cotton)
Out In The Cold
When It All Comes Down (feat. James Mason)

Talking with Ansel Crindland, surviving founder of The Temptations. He told me about growing up without a father in Westmoreland, Jamaica, starting as a solo singer and then forming his first group. That paved the way to becoming the leader of The Meditations who were in demand for their distinctive 3-part harmonies, which in turn caught the ear of Bob Marley. We also talked about his song writing and what inspired him along the way of his 50+ year career.
MUSIC:
There Must Be a First Time
Stranger in Love
Blackman Redemption
Stand in Love
Nah Always Find a Way

Reggae legend Clinton Fearon talks wit us about growing up near  Kingston, Jamaica and getting his first inspiration to be a musician after hearing the Skatalites. He made his own guitar and by the age of 18 was performing with the Gladiators. At the end of a US tour he visited the Seattle area and decided to stay, where he live now. After putting out 14 solo albums between 1995 and today, he is still bringing crowds to their feet with his own brand of roots reggae.
 
MUSIC:
The Real Bush Doctor
Na Forget Mi Roots
Life Is a Journey
Sleepin' Lion

Medicino, California-based singer/guitarist Bella Rayne and LA-based vocalist Emerson Rose both front the Bella Rayne Band with an infectious mix of Americana, jam band and funky rock. We talk about how Bella got started in music by teaching herself how to play guitar during the pandemic, how the two women met up, and what it's like to grow up on the road as leaders of an increasingly popular musical team.
MUSIC:
Cold Rain and Snow
The Fool
Higher Ground

Juanito Pascual was introduced to flamenco guitar while in high school on a trip to Spain. While studying classical guitar at New England Conservatory, he formed the Juanito Pascual Trio, but carried on his earlier passion for the music of the guitar greats of the 1960s.The idea of interpreting Jimi Hendrix's compositions in the flamenco style led to this latest project which he brought to a night at The Cut.
MUSIC:
Soleares
All Along the Watchtower
Villanova Junction
Let the Good Times Roll

We're kicking off The Legends of Reggae concert series with an interview with the CEO of our co-sponsor Happy Valley, Michael Reardon. He talks about what makes Gloucester's first cannabis dispensary a standout, how it came to be in Gloucester, the symbiosis of cannabis and Reggae, and a preview of who will be appearing.
MUSIC:
Yellowman--Nobody Move Nobody Get Hurt
Clinton Fearon--They Can't Stop Us
The Meditations--Babylon Trap Them
Mighty Mystics--Goshen
Third World--Jah Glory

We talked with Cesar Rosas, singer and guitarist with the legendary band Los Lobos, about growing up with Mexican folk music in East LA, going from a rock band to a traditional Norteño group--then back to latin-flavored rock. He told us about his influences, the band's first gig, and how Los Lobos came to be signed with a punk rock music label.
MUSIC:
La Bamba
Del Este de Los Angeles
Will the Wolf Survive
Kiko and the Lavender Moon
Native Son

New England-based band Neighbor has grown an eager army of fans--calling themselves "Neighbors"--by putting out infectious, multi-genre songs that attract crowds wherever they play. Lead singer and keyboardist Ricky James talks with us about falling in love with playing the organ at the age of three, and how he and his bandmates grew their passion for playing live into the musical powerhouse they are now. Give a listen and you might find yourself one of the "Neighbors" as well.