On this month of August as Carlos celebrates a big birthday (he turned 70 on August 16) it was only natural to have, as a guest, a family member. And so, Carlos and his brother-in-law Alan Manrique talk about life and how they enjoy each other's company whenever they get together.

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On this one we continue the conversation from last month's episode with Al Jacobs (Part-1) talking about his songwriting and his knowledge about pianos.

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Al Jacobs returns this time to talk about songs he has written and what triggers the inspiration for him to write such beautiful music and lyrics. Also, as the expert that he is on pianos and piano sales we'll also chat a bit about pianos.

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During a visit to his old hometown Reno, Nevada, Carlos takes us into an insightful journey as he revisits the good old days reflecting on the past but then realizes that it's fine to relive old memories but it's okay to let go of them too and appreciate today and look forward to the road ahead.

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We start season 5 with talking ACCORDIONS with the very interesting and talented SKYLER FELL. A great musician/accordionist, singer, composer, accordion repair technician and shop owner, circus act performer and lover of nature and horses too. An amazing conversation that you'll enjoy for sure.

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Carlos looks back at the things that happened in 2024 that brought some changes to his life and also talks about how it's the lonely nights that mostly inspire him to write songs. Then we take out the year with a song his brother George wrote about what keeps happening in the schools of America "A Song For Peace".

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Piano Entertainer-Songwriter Al Jacobs is not only a superb musical talent, but he is one pianist that knows everything about pianos and the history behind all the famous brands that we've all heard of. You'll enjoy and learn so much from his interesting conversation with Carlos. 

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There's been many requests for us to do an episode in PORTUGUESE. Carlos shares memories of the first 10 years of his life in the Azores, Portugal and introduces his career to those that may be listening to his story for the first time in the Portuguese speaking world. (Back in English next episode).

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Jimi was Carlos' drummer at Harrah's Atlantic City for several years. They talk about the fun times of working together in a time when acts were booked solid and the Lounge/Cabaret Act entertainment market in Atlantic City was at its peak. 

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A wonderful conversation with musician/guitarist/record producer Johnny Carrasco. Johnny was Carlos' guitarist in at Harrah's Atlantic City for many years and also did some tour dates as Carlos' Musical Director.

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