Episode 5 of Inspiration/Information finds Host Imran Mirza of BlueInGreen Radio in conversation with New York-based drummer, producer and founder of the pioneering improvisational collective Bright Dog Red, Joe Pignato.  Having now released seven albums with the revered Ropeadope Records, we catch up with Joe to discuss the band's latest releases, Bright Dog Red's successes to date and the joys of improvised jazz.  More pertinently to these episodes however, we pitch our revolving three questions to our guest in a bid to unpack their own musical fandom so, for this episode, we ask Joe about the first album he remembers purchasing, the artist he never got to see perform live but wishes he had, plus we ask Joe what the future of music holds.

To explore Bright Dog Red releases further - including their most recent albums 'Hegemonitized' and 'Bad Magic' released on the same day in April this year - please visit the band's Bandcamp page here: www.brightdogred.bandcamp.com/music

For more info about Blue In Green Radio UK, check out the full schedule and listen live at www.blueingreenradio.com and follow them @blue_in_green.radio on Instagram.

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Episode 5 of Inspiration/Information finds Host Imran Mirza of BlueInGreen Radio in conversation with New York-based drummer, producer and founder of the pioneering improvisational collective <a href="https://brightdogred.com/">Bright Dog Red</a>, Joe Pignato.  Having now released seven albums with the revered <a href="https://brightdogred.com/music">Ropeadope Records</a>, we catch up with Joe to discuss the band's latest releases, Bright Dog Red's successes to date and the joys of improvised jazz.  More pertinently to these episodes however, we pitch our revolving three questions to our guest in a bid to unpack their own musical fandom so, for this episode, we ask Joe about the first album he remembers purchasing, the artist he never got to see perform live but wishes he had, plus we ask Joe what the future of music holds.
To explore Bright Dog Red releases further - including their most recent albums 'Hegemonitized' and 'Bad Magic' released on the same day in April this year - please visit the band's Bandcamp page here: <a href="https://brightdogred.bandcamp.com/music">www.brightdogred.bandcamp.com/music</a>
For more info about Blue In Green Radio UK, check out the full schedule and listen live at <a href="http://www.blueingreenradio.com">www.blueingreenradio.com</a> and follow them <a href="https://www.instagram.com/blue_in_green.radio/">@blue_in_green.radio</a> on Instagram.
Subscribe to INSPIRATION/INFORMATION wherever you get your podcasts or live &amp; direct on <a href="https://jasoncharles.net/show/inspiration-information/">jasoncharles.net Podcast Network Music Channel.</a>

Presented by Imran Mirza, INSPIRATION/INFORMATION on jasoncharles.net Podcast Network seeks to celebrate our unwavering affections for music and unpack those treasured moments and memories that constitute such a large part of our musical fandom and make-up. Featuring a new guest each month including artists, musicians, DJs and radio personalities, conversation revolves around three specific talking points per episode and can range from favourite album, most cherished concert experience, what we deem to be the future of music and much more.

Host IMRAN MIRZA has always had an innate desire to share the things that he loves with people. He has so many cherished childhood memories of hearing 'Brown Sugar' for the first time, obsessing over the video for 'When Doves Cry' and the experience of sharing the joy for new releases with friends at university at a time that saw him start to fall in love with music. His affections for those memories and the chance to experience new ones has never really waned and it has become a passion he is incredibly fortunate to be able to indulge in through the contemporary soul/jazz/funk radio station, Blue-in-Green:RADIO

Check out the full schedule and listen live at www.blueingreenradio.com and follow them @blue_in_green.radio on Instagram.

Subscribe to INSPIRATION/INFORMATION wherever you get your podcasts or live & direct on jasoncharles.net Podcast Network Music Channel.

Presented by Imran Mirza, INSPIRATION/INFORMATION on jasoncharles.net Podcast Network seeks to celebrate our unwavering affections for music and unpack those treasured moments and memories that constitute such a large part of our musical fandom and make-up. Featuring a new guest each month including artists, musicians, DJs and radio personalities, conversation revolves around three specific talking points per episode and can range from favourite album, most cherished concert experience, what we deem to be the future of music and much more.
Host IMRAN MIRZA has always had an innate desire to share the things that he loves with people. He has so many cherished childhood memories of hearing 'Brown Sugar' for the first time, obsessing over the video for 'When Doves Cry' and the experience of sharing the joy for new releases with friends at university at a time that saw him start to fall in love with music. His affections for those memories and the chance to experience new ones has never really waned and it has become a passion he is incredibly fortunate to be able to indulge in through the contemporary soul/jazz/funk radio station, <a href="http://www.blueingreenradio.com">Blue-in-Green:RADIO</a>
Check out the full schedule and listen live at <a href="http://www.blueingreenradio.com">www.blueingreenradio.com</a> and follow them <a href="https://www.instagram.com/blue_in_green.radio/">@blue_in_green.radio</a> on Instagram.
Subscribe to INSPIRATION/INFORMATION wherever you get your podcasts or live &amp; direct on <a href="https://jasoncharles.net/show/inspiration-information/">jasoncharles.net Podcast Network Music Channel.</a>

INSPIRATION/INFORMATION with Host Imran Mirza of blueingreenradio.com

Music and Arts Podcast Network from New York City.  4 Channels : Over 22 original podcast series.  Deep Talk. Deep Sounds.

Music and Arts Podcast Network from New York City.&nbsp; 4 Channels : Over 22 original podcast series.&nbsp; Deep Talk. Deep Sounds.

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INSPIRATION/INFORMATION with Host Imran Mirza Episode 5 Guest JOE PIGNATO of Bright Dog Red

EYE ON THE EAST VILLAGE Episode 11 features an in-depth interview with artist/filmmaker/puslisher/activist ETHAN MINSKER, featuring Guest Co-Hosts Alex Carpenter & Maegan Hayward of the East Village Vintage Collective and recorded live at Hi-Note Radio/Bar at 188 Avenue B.

For the series’ second co-production with our downtown partner Hi-Note Radio/Bar on Avenue B, our Special Guest ETHAN MINSKER, a longtime fixture on the East Village music/art/film/underground scene, talks about his new feature film “Scooter LaForge, A Life of Art,” along with his thoughts and musings about his 20+ year career and life in the neighborhood, including being a founding member of the Antagonist Art Movement, a New York City-based group of artists, writers, and musicians who promoted work by up-and-coming talent between 2000 and 2011.  Ethan has written three novels, produced nine feature films, and continues his relationship with artists as a board member and president of Citizens for the Arts, a nonprofit group whose mission is to promote art for kids in underserved communities.  He was also the creator and editor-in-chief of Psycho Moto Zine in publication from 1988–2020.  For more info go to www.ethanminsker.com and follow him @ethanminsker on Instagram

Hi-Note Radio/Bar is located in the heart of Alphabet City & East Village at 188 Avenue B between 11th & 12th Street, hosting community radio, featuring live radio sets and original programming, Day and Night.  And they serve a range of offerings from coffee, craft cocktails, natural wine, and beer alongside a selection of small plates.  Go to www.hi-note.nyc for more information.

Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to EYE ON THE EAST VILLAGE wherever you get your podcasts, or live & direct on jasoncharles.net Podcast Network TALK Channel.

EYE ON THE EAST VILLAGE Episode 11 features an in-depth interview with artist/filmmaker/puslisher/activist <a href="https://www.ethanminsker.com/">ETHAN MINSKER</a>, featuring Guest Co-Hosts Alex Carpenter &amp; Maegan Hayward of the <a href="https://eastvillagevintagecollective.com/">East Village Vintage Collective</a> and recorded live at <a href="https://www.hi-note.nyc/">Hi-Note Radio/Bar</a> at 188 Avenue B.
For the series’ second co-production with our downtown partner <a href="https://www.hi-note.nyc/">Hi-Note Radio/Bar</a> on Avenue B, our Special Guest ETHAN MINSKER, a longtime fixture on the East Village music/art/film/underground scene, talks about his new feature film <a href="https://www.ethanminsker.com/films">“Scooter LaForge, A Life of Art,”</a> along with his thoughts and musings about his 20+ year career and life in the neighborhood, including being a founding member of the Antagonist Art Movement, a New York City-based group of artists, writers, and musicians who promoted work by up-and-coming talent between 2000 and 2011.  Ethan has written three novels, produced nine feature films, and continues his relationship with artists as a board member and president of Citizens for the Arts, a nonprofit group whose mission is to promote art for kids in underserved communities.  He was also the creator and editor-in-chief of Psycho Moto Zine in publication from 1988–2020.  For more info go to <a href="http://www.ethanminsker.com/">www.ethanminsker.com</a> and follow him @ethanminsker on Instagram
<a href="https://www.hi-note.nyc/">Hi-Note</a> Radio/Bar is located in the heart of Alphabet City &amp; East Village at 188 Avenue B between 11th &amp; 12th Street, hosting community radio, featuring live radio sets and original programming, Day and Night.  And they serve a range of offerings from coffee, craft cocktails, natural wine, and beer alongside a selection of small plates.  Go to <a href="http://www.hi-note.nyc">www.hi-note.nyc</a> for more information.
Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to EYE ON THE EAST VILLAGE wherever you get your podcasts, or live &amp; direct on <a href="https://jasoncharles.net/podcasts/talk_shows/">jasoncharles.net Podcast Network TALK Channel.</a>

EYE ON THE EAST VILLAGE Episode 11 Artist/Filmmaker ETHAN MINSKER

Episode 4 of INSPIRATION/INFORMATION with Host Imran Mirza of blueingreenradio.com finds us in the wonderful company of California-based artist and musician, Eki Shola.  Currently promoting the release of her fifth sensational album, Shola's boundless talents as a writer, composer, singer and multi-instrumentalist are on full display for '還 (Kaeru)' as she fully immerses herself within a riveting Japanese aesthetic.  Having grown up in a musical family, pursuing the passion may very well have always been in Shola's destiny in some form or another.  Through the bold strides she has taken throughout her career to date, Eki continues her family's legacy taking it to inspirational new heights.  Through our typical 3 question presentation, we're so thrilled to have secured time with Eki Shola to delve into her first musical hero, the song she wishes she had written and whether the music industry is harder to break into within today's climate.

For more details on Eki Shola and her music, please visit her Bandcamp and social pages below:

www.ekishola.bandcamp.com/music

www.facebook.com/ekishola

www.instagram.com/ekisholaartist

For more info about Blue In Green Radio UK, check out the full schedule and listen live at www.blueingreenradio.com and follow them @blue_in_green.radio on Instagram.

Subscribe to INSPIRATION/INFORMATION wherever you get your podcasts or live & direct on jasoncharles.net Podcast Network Music Channel.

Episode 4 of INSPIRATION/INFORMATION with Host Imran Mirza of blueingreenradio.com finds us in the wonderful company of California-based artist and musician, <a href="https://ekishola.com/">Eki Shola</a>.  Currently promoting the release of her fifth sensational album, Shola's boundless talents as a writer, composer, singer and multi-instrumentalist are on full display for '還 (Kaeru)' as she fully immerses herself within a riveting Japanese aesthetic.  Having grown up in a musical family, pursuing the passion may very well have always been in Shola's destiny in some form or another.  Through the bold strides she has taken throughout her career to date, Eki continues her family's legacy taking it to inspirational new heights.  Through our typical 3 question presentation, we're so thrilled to have secured time with Eki Shola to delve into her first musical hero, the song she wishes she had written and whether the music industry is harder to break into within today's climate.
For more details on Eki Shola and her music, please visit her <a href="https://ekishola.bandcamp.com/music">Bandcamp</a> and social pages below:
<a href="https://ekishola.bandcamp.com/music">www.ekishola.bandcamp.com/music</a>
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/ekishola">www.facebook.com/ekishola</a>
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/ekisholaartist">www.instagram.com/ekisholaartist</a>
For more info about Blue In Green Radio UK, check out the full schedule and listen live at <a href="http://www.blueingreenradio.com">www.blueingreenradio.com</a> and follow them <a href="https://www.instagram.com/blue_in_green.radio/">@blue_in_green.radio</a> on Instagram.
Subscribe to INSPIRATION/INFORMATION wherever you get your podcasts or live &amp; direct on <a href="https://jasoncharles.net/show/inspiration-information/">jasoncharles.net Podcast Network Music Channel.</a>

INSPIRATION/INFORMATION with Host Imran Mirza Episode 4 Guest EKI SHOLA

Episode 10 of EYE ON THE EAST VILLAGE features guest MAX WOLF FRIEDLICH, playwright of "JOB," now playing at The Connelly Theater on E. 4th Street.  For the series' first co-production with Hi-Note Radio/Bar on Avenue B, guest Host and "Eye On The East Village" Producer Jason Charles sits down with the writer of The NY Times Critic's Pick "Job," which has already extended its run at the Connelly, due to popular demand, rave reviews and blowing up on TikTok and Instagram.  The show debuted last fall at the Soho Playhouse, where it was extended twice, and moved to its current home in the East Village in January of 2024.  The downtown native and accomplished theater creator talks about developing the show, his thoughts about why it has struck such a nerve with theatergoers, what inspired him to write this tale of therapy and the tech world, and much more!

"JOB" is playing at the Connelly Theater on East 4th Street between A & B, now through March 23rd.  We will keep you posted on its next move, which we are sure will be very soon!

For tickets and more information go to www.jobtheplay.com and please note that Rush tickets are available on performance days at 9am on the Today Tix app!

Read more about Max and the play here on www.evgrieve.com

Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to EYE ON THE EAST VILLAGE wherever you get your podcasts, or live & direct on jasoncharles.net Podcast Network TALK Channel.

Episode 10 of EYE ON THE EAST VILLAGE features guest MAX WOLF FRIEDLICH, playwright of "JOB," now playing at The Connelly Theater on E. 4th Street.  For the series' first co-production with <a href="https://www.hi-note.nyc/">Hi-Note Radio/Bar</a> on Avenue B, guest Host and "Eye On The East Village" Producer Jason Charles sits down with the writer of The NY Times Critic's Pick <a href="https://jobtheplay.com/">"Job,"</a> which has already extended its run at the Connelly, due to popular demand, rave reviews and blowing up on TikTok and Instagram.  The show debuted last fall at the Soho Playhouse, where it was extended twice, and moved to its current home in the East Village in January of 2024.  The downtown native and accomplished theater creator talks about developing the show, his thoughts about why it has struck such a nerve with theatergoers, what inspired him to write this tale of therapy and the tech world, and much more!
"JOB" is playing at the <a href="https://www.connellytheater.org/">Connelly Theater</a> on East 4th Street between A &amp; B, now through March 23rd.  We will keep you posted on its next move, which we are sure will be very soon!
For tickets and more information go to <a href="https://jobtheplay.com/">www.jobtheplay.com</a> and please note that Rush tickets are available on performance days at 9am on the <a href="https://www.todaytix.com/">Today Tix</a> app!
Read more about Max and the play here on <a href="https://evgrieve.com/2024/02/on-job-talking-with-playwright-max-wolf.html">www.evgrieve.com</a>
Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to EYE ON THE EAST VILLAGE wherever you get your podcasts, or live &amp; direct on <a href="https://jasoncharles.net/podcasts/talk_shows/">jasoncharles.net Podcast Network TALK Channel.</a>

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