Dave Lawrence Interviews

HPR All Things Considered Host Dave Lawrence welcomes Alan Paul, original member of The Manhattan Transfer. In part one of two days with Alan, he shares stories about their recently released "Fifty", his debut at age 12 on Broadway, and working with music legend Tony Bennett. We'll hear more tomorrow. They play the Blue Note Hawaii and Kahilu Theatre in February!

Today join HPR All Things Considered Host Dave Lawrence for a legendary return guest — Edgar Winter! He'll share music and stories from his recent all-star tribute album, "Brother Johnny," dedicated to his equally famous late brother. Learn how ZZ Top's Billy Gibbons, The Beatles' Ringo Starr, Doobie Brother Michael McDonald and others factored into the album, plus we get some classic stories about Johnny and Edgar growing up, as Edgar shares personal memories going back to their childhood!

HPR All Things Considered Host Dave Lawrence speaks with Blue Oyster Cult original member and co-founder, guitarist/singer Eric Bloom, ahead of their Sunday show at the Hawaiʻi Theatre. He shares fun stories from the band's debut gig at the Fillmore East opening for some of the biggest stars in rock at the time, to how musician Patti Smith has a fascinating connection to the band that may surprise more casual fans of both artists. He also shared fun stories about their famous audition for record mogul Clive Davis at Columbia Records, and the origins — and fun stories — about their famous band symbol.

Join HPR All Things Considered Host Dave Lawrence as he welcomes the original Hamilton Broadway Producer, Jeffrey Seller, as the hit show takes the stage at the Neal S. Blaisdell Concert Hall in Honolulu! Hear about the show, his inventive approach to ticketing during the debut era of Rent that revolutionized the theater industry, and he offers some fun stories of working with Sting on his production The Last Ship.

HPR All Things Considered Host Dave Lawrence continues our post-pandemic interview series, Road Stories, welcoming back Jefferson Starship's David Freiberg ahead of their Hawaii Theatre show next week. David's storytelling today includes how Jefferson Airplane became Jefferson Starship, the time he managed to get arrested on the way to Hawaiʻi decades ago, and the special connection current singer Cathy Richardson has with original Airplane/Starship vocalist Grace Slick! Plus we hear music from the band's latest album featuring lyrics co-written with Grace!

HPR All Things Considered Host Dave Lawrence continues the new post-pandemic interview series, Road Stories, with Henry Rollins, as the rock legend is at the Blue Note Hawaii thru Saturday. Making his third appearance over the years with Dave, today Henry offers an in-depth story about his time at Woodstock 1994! Plus, we'll post the complete interview with much more from the rock icon and one-time Black Flag singer.

Global music superstar and sometimes Hawaiʻi resident Herb Alpert wraps up two days of fun stories, sharing new music and today offering some exclusive performances for HPR All Things Considered Host Dave Lawrence.Herb has a new album, Sunny Side of the Street, which we'll hear some of again today, plus more great stories, discussing Waylon Jennings and Glen Campbell! Plus during one performance he offers today, we learn a little more about his family background, and how it connects to today's crisis of Russia invading Ukraine, with a fitting, must-hear musical offering!

Global music superstar and sometimes Hawaiʻi resident Herb Alpert returns for a chat with HPR All Things Considered Host Dave Lawrence. Herb has a new album, Sunny Side of the Street, which we'll hear some of and hear about, plus some fun related stories today about Louis Armstrong, Kui Lee and his amazing moment of performing for, and then meeting, the late Queen Elizabeth. Tomorrow, more great stories, and a couple of exclusive musical performances.

Guitarist Al Di Meola concludes two days on the show sharing stories with HPR All Things Considered Host Dave Lawrence. Today we hear more of the recently released vintage recording Saturday Night In San Francisco, featuring Al alongside the late Paco de Lucia and John McLaughlin. Al also shares hysterical stories about his gambling adventures on the road with John McLaughlin, and about the promoter of the San Francisco shows, late legendary concert promoter Bill Graham. Al plays the Blue Note Hawaii on Oct. 6 and 7.

The legendary Al Di Meola returns to the show sharing stories with HPR All Things Considered Host Dave Lawrence, including details about the unusual home events he hosted during the pandemic, plus we hear and discuss the recently released vintage recording Saturday Night In San Francisco, featuring Al alongside the late Paco de Lucia and John McLaughlin. Al plays the Blue Note Hawaii on Oct. 6 and 7.