Better Than Monkeys

This episode of Better than Monkeys features Bradley and Steven Thachuk, as they speak about the music of Phil Collins and Genesis with the Erie Philharmonic.

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I hope you enjoy the interview!

Brian

Daniel Meyer conductor
Stewart Copeland special guest

Prepare for an unforgettable evening with The Police Deranged for the Orchestra, featuring legendary drummer from The Police himself, Stewart Copeland.

This concert pays homage to the work of rock icon and composer Copeland through orchestral renditions of The Police's most beloved songs. From Roxanne to Don't Stand So Close To Me, and Message in a Bottle to Every Breath You Take, this performance reinterprets these timeless tracks through a symphonic lens, breathing new life into them. Four versatile singers, backed by the rich sounds of the full orchestra, will transform the hall into a sonic landscape brimming with the energy and spirit of The Police's most significant hits.

Be part of this unique fusion of rock and symphony that takes the musical genius of Stewart Copeland to a whole new level. Whether you're a rock fan, a symphony lover, or both, this performance promises to be an engaging musical journey you won't want to miss.

Here's a brief interview with Stewart. He's funny, self deprecating, and a rock legend.

I hope you enjoy this interview!

Brian

In an award-winning career that has encompassed TV, film, stage and concert work around the globe, Betty Buckley is probably best known as the quintessential musical theatre actress. In this episode of Better Than Monkeys, Brian Hannah interviews Betty Buckley.

In 2012 Buckley was inducted into the Theater Hall of Fame, where her name — engraved on the walls of the Gershwin Theatre — is forever linked with the greatest stars Broadway has ever produced, from its inception to present day.

This episode of Better Than Monkeys is part two of a two part series featuring MICHAEL SACHS, principal trumpet of THE CLEVELAND ORCHESTRA. Since 1988, Michael Sachs has held one of the premier positions in one of the world's premier orchestras, and on this episode of BTM, he shares his stories, his love of music, his love of sports and so much more. I'd love for you to join me, Brian Hannah, and Michael Sachs for this episode of BTM.

This episode of BETTER THAN MONKEYS is a follow up to WQLN NPR's Harry T. Burleigh week celebration in December. Burleigh, born in Erie, Pa in 1866 was instrumental in bringing the African-American spiritual into the mainstream of classical music thru his art songs and for bringing these spirituals to the attention of composer ANTONIN DVORAK who looked to them for inspiration in composing his SYMPHONY NO. 9, "From the New World."

Burleigh's legacy lives on thru today's young African-American composers including todays special guest, Dr. Evan Williams. Evan brings us a performance of his composition "DEAD WHITE MAN MUSIC" featuring Thomas Cunningham and the Urban Playground Chamber Orchestra. Join us as we unpack his music, talk about the process of composing, discuss bringing new music to life and so much more on this episode of BETTER THAN MONKEYS!

My guest on this Halloween edition of BTM is author, journalist, consultant and EXORCIST, the PARANORMAL PASTOR, ROBIN SWOPE!

This episode of Better Than Monkeys is part one of a two part series featuring MICHAEL SACHS, principal trumpet of THE CLEVELAND ORCHESTRA.  Since 1988, Michael Sachs has held one of the premier positions in one  of the world's premier orchestras, and on this episode of BTM, he shares  his stories, his love of music, his love of sports and so much more.  I'd love for you to join me, Brian Hannah, and Michael Sachs for this  episode of BTM.

He published his first article in 1969, he’s an author of, or contributor to dozens of books. He’s been a consultant to programs such as NBC’s Unsolved Mysteries, A & E’s Ancient Mysteries, the History Channel’s In Search of History, the Discovery Channel’s In the Unknown and more.

He also curates and operates the International Cryptozoology Museum located at Thompson’s Point in Portland, Maine. Today’s guest on Better than Monkeys, world re-known Cryptozoologist, Loren Coleman

On this episode of Better Than Monkeys, Brian pulls back the fascinating, sometimes sad, often funny, but until now, MYSTERIOUS veil surrounding the funeral business!

Join Brian and special guests, Nancy Dusckas and Barbara Terrizzi of DUSCKAS FUNERAL HOMES, Inc. as they put the FUN back in FUNeral on this episode of BTM.