It just doesn’t get much better than this. Marcus Eaton, who David Crosby said is, “… a really brilliant writer. Brilliant musically. Brilliant lyrically. And he just plays guitar like God on a good day." Having borne witness, I say, Amen.

Marcus, who composed the score of the recently released, critically acclaimed doc, David Crosby: Remember My Name, and has recorded, toured and written with David, as well as opened for Dylan - that would be Bob, Dave Mathews, Jewel, Train, played with Seal and Flea to name but some––is gifted beyond my description. After seeing him at a stupendous Jeff Young gig, and now hearing and watching him play quite a bit here, he’s quickly become one of my favorite guitarists. The rest of the package, singer/songwriter/artist/human/fashionista is right up there with it. And, he makes one fine cup of joe. Thus, my… frenetic exuberance. Yes, let’s blame that. Ears, eyes, heart, soul, mind blown, in the best possible ways.

Marcus shares his story, growing up in a gifted family in Idaho, his father, Steve Eaton, a successful hit maker for The Carpenters and many others, operatic grandparents, and filmmaker brother, AJ Eaton, who when introduced to Crosby, so impressed him, he invited him to chronicle his story. Introduced by a mutual friend and hitting it off immediately, Marcus and David’s work together soon began with Crosby gifting Marcus with a Roy McAllister acoustic guitar, leading to Marcus Eaton signature edition. With a style and sound reminiscent of Ed Sheehan and Sting, Marcus leans in and does an amazing cover of Fragile on his upcoming EP, Invisible Lines, soon to be available in amazingly packaged vinyl. Marcus treats us to a taste of it, opens the show with Better Way, from his Versions of The Truth, his most requested tune, Fiona, Handed Down, which he gifted to the Peregrine Fund, a non-profit which conserves threatened and endangered birds of prey, a passion of his, dating back to his childhood obsession with Falcons, and bits of numerous other musical tastes and treats. His strumming, picking, percussing––astounding.


There’s talk of his musical obsessions (Victor Wooten for one), touring tales, his love of Italy… Guarnieri guitars, finding an exact locale in Venice in time to finish a painting years ago begun… it’s a show packed with passion, playing, and wonder. I loved every second.

Marcus’s music is easily accessed here: https://www.marcuseaton.com/music

Marcus can next be seen Live at Women Who Write, on Tuesday, Oct 29th, at 11 am PT. In LA… come!

Marcus Eaton Live on Game Changers With Vicki Abelson

Wed, 10/9/19. 7 pm PT

With Pete George

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The show must go on… cause I’m a neurotic, Jew with OCD. L’Shana Tova! I hadn’t missed a BROADcast since starting, July 12th in 2016. When I found out late last night that our scheduled guest, Lainie Kazan, was under the weather, I thought I’d take my first Wednesday off and watch some TV… at about 6:10 pm tonight I realized I couldn’t do it. There are a core of lovely peoples who show up here each week, no matter who the guest, and what the hell, I decided to be here for youes, and for creature of habit, me, who struggles with change. I had such a lovely, relaxed time, sans agenda, just chatting with y’all. Don’t think there’s anything too important contained within… it was just… nice. Thanks for taking the ride with me and being so damn attentive and lovely.

Shoutouts to the insanely wonderful and generous Zoe Moon, Rick Smolke, Nicole Venables, Anson Williams, Pete George, Crystal Husband, every artist who's lent their brilliant talents, and every beautiful soul who's shared the experience.

Game Changers with Vicki Abelson,

Wed, 10/2/19, 7 pm PT, 10 pm ET

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If you weren't Live with us and 2019 Grammy Nominees, Teresa James and Terry Wilson (Best Contemporary Blues Album - Teresa James & The Rhythm Tramps; Here in Babylon), about 15 minutes into the BROADcast, the camera shut down under heat distress in the studio built for 2, which four of us and a whole lotta instruments were crammed into, closed door, no windows, sans A/C, as it was making a racket… a gift in a way, as it was hotter than hades in there… a few more minutes and you might’ve read about us in the morning paper. Show abruptly halted was a major bummer for all. I was singing the blues without a Grammy nod, until we picked up at the baby grand in the cool living room. It was worth the disruption. Pete and I had a great time hearing tales of Teresa and Terry’s early years in Texas… then on the road––with Jimmy Reed & Lightnin’ Hopkins––making music in London, New York, first apart, and then together, landing in LA. Through soccer mommy and daddying, parenting and PTAing on the same day as singing with Huey Lewis at night.. touring the world together playing music with Eric Burdon… making great, great, music of their own, treating us to a bunch of tunes, a few spectacular ones of theirs, a Burdon classic, and a Jodi Siegel/Danny Timms tune which I love their version of, and they played at my request. We got a sample from their upcoming album, Teresa James & The Rhythm Tramps LIVE, dropping Oct 25th… we were schooled on best protocol for procuring music for the artist. Please check their sites first, and download… from iTunes or get it from CD Baby… musicians make less than a penny from Pandora and Spotify. We talked about the biz some, what it takes to be an artist in this digital age. Mostly, they told great stories… it was so much fun. 

I love these people as much for their talent as for their beautiful souls. It was only a second real meeting, but they made us feel as if we'd known them forever. Instant family. Please give a watch and make your day. I know it will again make mine.

Teresa James and Terry Wilson Live on Game Changers With Vicki Abelson, Wed, 9/25/19, 7 pm PT/ 10 pm ET

With Pete George

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We were Live with Billy Idol drummer, Erik Eldenius, who killed it Monday at The Fonda Theatre, backing up Billy, Jack Black, Gavin Rossdale, Juliette Lewis, and everyone else he played with. I call him a full-body drummer, the way he attacks his kit. A monster. In the best possible way. We chatted about growing up Swedish, say what... yup, Swedish is his first language... getting his first kit at 4, playing Kiss, and then many years later playing a festival with Gene and Paul looking on... his first tour... session work, Cher's wondrous ass, touring with Donna Summer, his years playing with Billy, who's making a huge resurgence... playing with Steve Stevens, Jeff Young and Jackson Browne... don't let the mohawk fool you. Eric’s a sweetheart of a guy. He smells good, too.

Here doing his thing, backing up Billy on Monday, with Dave Navarro, Carmine Rojas, and Billy Morrison.

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Erik Eldenius Live on Game Changers With Vicki Abelson, Wed, 9/18/19, 7 pm PT/ 10 pm ET

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What was I thinking, or not thinking?!? How did I not make clear that we preferred to go to his place, where keys abound, so that we could have the best of the best, keyboardist, vocalist, songwriter, Mike Finnigan do his thing?!? How exactly?!? We opened with the video of his What a Life, with The LA Blues Alliance. It’s killer. I’ve been watching it in heavy rotation for weeks. We closed with the debut of Mike’s music video of a Merle Haggard cover, which has yet to be recorded, nor seen before publicly, and it’s sensational! But, as soon as we turned off the camera and left the cyber air, Mike started singing his a capella ass off. There’s nothing like the Live thing. Opportunity missed. We’ll have to have back at Chez Finnigan.



What Mike did do was talk his days with Hendrix, Etta James, Joe Cocker, Johnny Cash, Crosby, Stills and Nash, Dave Mason, Cher (I know), Taj Mahal, Maria Muldaur, kd lang, Manhattan Transfer, Bonnie Raitt... getting loaded, getting sober, being politically educated and active, mixed bands, segregation... giving up the sure thing... no plan B... he was fascinating and fabulous. A musicians musician, beloved by everyone who knows and plays with him, he’s a feast for the heart, soul and ears.

Mike Finnigan Live on Game Changers With Vicki Abelson

Wed, 9/11/19, 7 pm PT/ 10 pm ET

With Pete George

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We went Live with multiple Emmy award winning writer/producer, Jay Kogen ~ The Simpsons, Frasier, Everybody Loves Raymond, Malcolm in The Middle, School of Rock, and what a fun ride it 'twas! Had a blast and learned so much about the business of show. Jay has fabulous stories of getting there, being there, and working to stay there. Great humility, huge talent, terrific suggestions. Tales of Tracey Ullman, The Simpsons, James L Brooks, writing for Homer, choosing between Frasier and Seinfeld and landed at The Single Guy. Say what? Back to Sophie's choice and choosing Frasier, and why... Brad Hall, Larry David, Mike Meyers, Garry Shandling, 3 act structure, film school, Jonathan Silverman, his comedy writing, Emmy-winning, one less than Jay, dad, Arnie Kogen, Dean Martin, Totie Fields, Jan Murray, Carol Burnett, Michael Palin, The Tonight Show, Bob Newhart, The Groundlings, Jon Lovitz, Phyllis Katz, Tracy Newman, rhyming the damn improv. He even does Hank Azaria doing an Al Pacino impression. Crazy, high energy, fun!

And be sure to order Charlie Kogen's debut album, Songs From The Front Seat http://bit.ly/2lDk13M

Jay guarantees you'll love at least 4 songs, all 10 probably, or you can write and bitch to him at [email protected] - aol, really Jay? Two words, Gmail!

Jay Kogen Live on Game Changers With Vicki Abelson

Wed, 9/4/19, 7 pm PT/ 10 pm ET

With Pete George

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Fabulous conversation with Obie Award winner, Drama Desk and SAG Award nominee, Jason Butler Harner, who's about to co-star with John Slattery in neXt on Fox. You may remember him from Ozark, Ray Donovan, The Blacklist, Scandal, Alcatraz, Changeling, Bernhardt Hamlet… screens large and small, stages from Broadway to the Geffen... here with stories of Jason Bateman, Laura Linney, Janet McTeer, Sarah Paulson, Colleen Dewhurst, Ben Gazzara, Clint Eastwood, Angelina Jolie, Liev Schreiber, Geri Jewel.. and how he's managed to be a working actor for 20+ years. No Plan B. He had sage wisdom––the world reflects back to you what you give––you have to encourage yourself to fail, and he’s invented a couple of pretty interesting words, humbly and ignariant, which he ‘splaines. He didn't get naked but he did peel off lotsa layers. #Inspiring

Jason Butler Harner Live on Game Changers With Vicki Abelson

Wed, 8/28/19, 7 pm PT/ 10 pm ET

With Pete George

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Great fun with Golden Globe and Emmy Winning writer, producer, director, Cindy Chupack. We talked her just dropped Netflix feature, Otherhood, the ten years and effort it took to get to screen, and the people who brought it to life: Angela Bassett, Patricia Arquette and Felicity Huffman for three... Jake Hoffman, unbeknownst to me ~ Dustin's son... the close encounter with Meryl Streep.

From elementary school poet to working writer's rooms, oft with her partner, the sole women... Coach, Everybody Loves Raymond; choosing a lesser money, less secure, less visible Sex and The City... chasing it, thanks to an assist from Phil Rosenthal, and landing it... the happy fruitful years which followed... Modern Family, Divorce, I'm Dying up Here. The feel of each. Walking through some unknowing insecurity to direct her first feature, and leaving space to see it all the way through... to the bucket list which remains.

Loved every moment. I chose the kitchen, why? Cindy's writer's apartment living room faces the Marina. Next time. I have no doubt they'll be one from this prolific writer... oh yeah, we also talked her two Modern Love entries, her two books, and the essay which changed her life. Informative fun. Now that's edutainment.

Cindy Chupack on Game Changers With Vicki Abelson

Wed, 8/21/19, 7 pm PT/ 10 pm ET

With Pete George

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Wisdom, inspiration, and guidance from actor, writer, director, producer, Peter Paige, who chartered his course and did the work to live his dreams… even a few he didn’t realize he had.

Growing up always moving, and starting over, he became a keen observer of human behavior. Finding his way in drama club, conservatory at Boston University, regional theatre, always doing the work, his best, securing his future and his next step forward. Using his fears to drive himself, there were signs from the universe that he was on course. Landing his first TV role on Suddenly Susan, from his first audition. From activist to actorvist, besting Billy Porter and many others to land the role of Emmett in Queer as Folk, groundbreaking television and a career making star turn. He didn’t get the role of Jack on Will & Grace but did land a guest appearance on the show, and later lost a few gigs for being “too much like Jack.”

From actor to writer/director to Showrunner, Peter went on to co-create The Fosters, and currently, Good Trouble. Where the ideas were sparked, and which of his hats speaks loudest to his heart.

Great storytelling from a great storyteller. Watch for the wisdom. Stay for the fun.

Peter Paige on Game Changers With Vicki Abelson

Wed, 8/14/19, 7 pm PT/ 10 pm ET

With Peg Farber-Burr

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From unknowing to extreme fandom in five easy minutes. For those in the know, this is a given. For those not, the opening of the show, where pianist composer, Mike Lang treats us to his Rural State of Mind, makes the case in certain terms. The man is a musical genius. From his gift at the keys, to his vast knowledge, expertise, finesse and collections, he’s a gift.

I had the great good fortune to attend a Jazz concert at Zipper Concert Hall, two weeks past. Great good fortune and jazz in the same sentence have not oft been uttered by me. I went specifically to hear Mike, who trusted friend, writer and long time Women Who Writer, Cindy Begel, raved about. Mind blown!

Mike’s recorded more than 2000+ film scores and played with Ray Charles, story told. Aretha Franklin, story told. Marvin Gaye, in absentia, InSync, Frank Zappa, Barbara Streisand, stories told. John Lennon, with May Pang, joined by Harry Nilsson and… Cher. I know. Only John took Yoko’s call. The results surprising. Story told. Mid-show, Mike treated us to his masterful Mandela, Deborah Pearl crooned Since I Fell For You.

There’s a great story about As Good As it Gets, Jack Nicholson, James L Brooks and Hans Zimmer (who loved this show’s promo post. Thrilling) and how Mike was put to the triple test. Mike talked Henry Mancini, Phil Spector, and closed the show with his mashup of Southern Nights and Come Rain Or Come Shine. It shown.

Now that’s edutainment.

Mike Lang on Game Changers With Vicki Abelson

Wed, 8/7/19, 7 pm PT/ 10 pm ET

With Pete George

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