WTOP's Jason Fraley interviews Lake Street Dive drummer Mike Calabrese as the band celebrates its 20th anniversary at Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia, Maryland on Friday. They discuss the band’s journey from hits like “Good Kisser” to its newest album “Good Together.” (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion")

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WTOP's Jason Fraley interviews actor Michael Imperioli as the new two-part “Sopranos” docuseries “Wise Guy” premieres this weekend on HBO and Max. They hopped on the phone in April 2020, a month into the pandemic, when Imperioli launched his “Sopranos” watch-along podcast “Talking Sopranos.” They also discussed his early role in Martin Scorsese's "Goodfellas." (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion")

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WTOP's Jason Fraley interviews Tony-winning hair stylist Nikiya Mathis, who just became the first artist to ever win a Special Tony Award for hair and wig design on the Broadway play "Jaja's African Hair Braiding," which arrives at Arena Stage in Washington D.C. today. They discuss her pioneering work in this groundbreaking stage comedy. (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion")

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WTOP's Jason Fraley interviews Deep Purple frontman Ian Gillan as the iconic classic rockers ignite Jiffy Lube Live in Bristow, Virginia this Saturday night. They discuss the band's biggest hits from “Highway Star” to “Smoke on the Water" en route to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion")

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WTOP's Jason Fraley interviews Grammy winner Rob Thomas, who performs live with the National Symphony Orchestra at the Kennedy Center in Washington D.C. this Friday night. They preview the epic concert, as well as reflect on his biggest hits from Matchbox Twenty to his solo career. (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion")

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WTOP's Jason Fraley interviews Mercedes Moné (a.k.a. Sasha Banks), who defends her NJPW Strong Women’s Championship tonight at “Capital Collision” at the Sports & Entertainment Arena in Washington D.C. They preview the event as well as her history-making matches in WWE and her current run as the AEW TBS Champion, having just defended the title Sunday at Wembley Stadium. (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion")

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WTOP's Jason Fraley interviews beloved D.C. go-go band Rare Essence, which headlines the Summer Soul Music Festival this Sunday at the Charles County Fairgrounds in La Plata, Maryland. They discuss the band's journey from meeting each other in elementary school to carving out a place on the proverbial Mount Rushmore of D.C. go-go bands. (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion")

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WTOP's Jason Fraley interviews three-time Grammy winner Samara Joy, who rocks The Anthem in Washington D.C. this Friday night for the 20th annual D.C. Jazz Festival. They discuss her meteoric rise to fame, including Grammys for Best Jazz Performance for “Tight,” Best Jazz Vocal Album for “Linger Awhile,” and of course Best New Artist of 2023, joining the ranks of Dua Lipa, Billie Eilish, Megan Thee Stallion and Olivia Rodrigo directly before her. (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion")

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WTOP's Jason Fraley interviews Grammy nominee Jordin Sparks, who performs live at The Atlantis in Washington D.C. on Thursday night. They discuss her journey from winning Season 6 of "American Idol" to recording smash radio hits like "Tattoo" and "Battlefield," as well as starring in movies like "Sparkle" and Broadway shows like "Waitress," en route to her new album "No Restrictions." (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion")

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WTOP's Jason Fraley interviews Broadway star Corey Cott as today marks the 10th anniversary of the musical "Newsies" closing on Broadway on Aug. 24, 2014. Cott took a bow as Jack Kelly, having replaced Jeremy Jordan less than five months into the original Broadway run. Cott joined WTOP in 2018 to perform “West Side Story: In Concert" at the Kennedy Center alongside Solea Pfeiffer. (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion")

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