Dave Lawrence Interviews

HPR All Things Considered Host Dave Lawrence welcomes back an artist he's been speaking with for decades in island radio — Jerry Garcia Band keyboard legend Melvin Seals! Melvin and his band are back at the Blue Note Hawaii tonight, then, Friday and Saturday at Porter Pavilion on the Garden Isle, and then Tuesday & Wednesday, Sept. 16 & 17, in lovely Pāʻia town on the Valley Isle — go to melvinsealsandjgb.com for more info! Get ready for some fun storytelling, in particular, the incredible tale of how Melvin first met Grateful Dead icon Jerry Garcia!

He's back! HPR All Things Considered host Dave Lawrence welcomes Al Di Meola back to the show ahead of his Sept. 4 & 5 gigs at the Blue Note Hawaii and Sept. 6 return to Maui at the MACC. The legendary guitarist is as talented a storyteller as he is a shredder, you'll hear, with the incredible story of how he first met Chick Corea all those years ago — a story he never even told Chick! That and more, plus some tasty Al music from the mid-70s era this tour is focusing on.

HPR All Things Considered host Dave Lawrence welcomes one of the biggest contemporary rock bands in the world — Tool! Guitarist Adam Jones joins Dave to discuss their two upcoming shows in Honolulu, Dec. 19 and 20 at the Blaisdell Arena.

HPR All Things Considered host Dave Lawrence remembers a lively and fascinating guest — Latin Music / Latin Jazz pioneer Eddie Palmieri. The giant passed at 88 last week, and today Dave digs into the vaults and shares highlights from a 2012 conversation ahead of an island tour. They go back over the ways Eddie was shaped and influenced, with stories that take us back to how his brother was a primary force in his musical development, the impact Tito Puente had on both of them, and much more.

HPR All Things Considered host Dave Lawrence offers a heartfelt remembrance to two-time guest Ozzy Osbourne, 76, who passed away July 22, only two weeks after performing his final concert solo and with Black Sabbath. Dave takes us into the dressing room — almost on this very date back in 2000 — with the artist Dave ranks as the all-time greatest interview experience. We also include highlights from Ozzy's recent appearance on the show, recorded in December 2022.

HPR All Things Considered Host Dave Lawrence is remembering a treasured guest, and songwriting giant, in the evolution of pop and rock music, who passed away last week at 82: Brian Wilson of the Beach Boys. The last of the Wilson brothers, Brian was a guest of Dave's three times over his life. We hear material from all three.

HPR All Things Considered host Dave Lawrence remembers a rock legend who recently passed away: the great Rick Derringer. The guitarist/singer/songwriter/producer passed away on May 26.

HPR All Things Considered host Dave Lawrence welcomes a distinguished member of the Eagles family of musicians - guitarist/songwriter Don Felder! He's back with a new album, "The Vault - Fifty Years of Music," out today! Don shares stories about the songs, which have origins dating back decades as material from a variety of well-known solo and Eagles projects. Along the way, we hear how he learned slide guitar from Duane Allman, among fun stories from the guy who wrote "Hotel California"!

HPR All Things Considered host Dave Lawrence welcomes back Deep Purple's talented keyboardist, Don Airey, who has a new solo album, "Pushed to the Edge." Don has a wild history, with experience in Ozzy Osbourne's band, Rainbow, Whitesnake, Jethro Tull and many other projects over the years. He's been with Deep Purple for over two decades now. The chat takes us back to Don's classical inspirations, organ heroes like Booker T and Jimmy Smith, heartwarming encounters between his parents and Ozzy Osbourne, and lots more!

HPR All Things Considered host Dave Lawrence welcomes back Dave Mason as he drops a new album and shares stories from his fascinating life. The new album just out recently, A Shade of Blues, is his 21st and includes a newly released song with guitarist & vocalist Joe Bonamassa, “Use It or Lose It," Michael McDonald and other guests!