This week's episode features Daniel Barda of the french Dixieland Jazz Band, Paris Washboard, before his performance at the Capitol Theatre this past February. Paris Washboard has recorded numerous CDs, including 11 for Stomp Off Records, based in York, PA. We chat poignant memories of being a musically gifted child, concerts in France vs. in the USA, favorite cheeses, and advice for young musicians! Send us your live streaming concert recommendations so we can feature them with our listeners on Twitter @GRGPod or on Instagram @GreenRoomGossipPodcast

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The Appell Center for the Performing Arts is so much more than beautiful historic theatres. We foster and inspire the artists of tomorrow. We unite friends and loved ones. We cultivate a bustling downtown. And we delight every patron who walks through the door. 

We know times are uncertain for many in our community, but your support will make a significant impact on how The Appell Center weathers this storm. This fund will help the Appell Center through this potentially devastating period of financial uncertainty. Your gift will support our dedicated staff, maintain our historic venues, and ensure that we are prepared to welcome you back as quickly as we can.

Our financial viability directly impacts the future vibrancy of downtown York and our community’s ability to survive and thrive when the dust settles. Please give what you can today at appellcenter.org

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Founded in 1988, the band is made up of four instruments: clarinet, trombone, piano, and washboard. The success they have had around the world since 1988 can demonstrate that this kind of group, absolutely unique in the traditional jazz world, is bringing something new to the table. Conviviality, youthful enthusiasm, humor, professionalism, choice of a rich repertoire, and exceptional musical individualities blended with a solid friendship, these are the ingredients of PARIS WASHBOARD.

Welcome to another episode coming to you from the Appell Center for the Performing Arts in historic downtown York, PA. We sat down with actors Trevor Dorner (Jerry Lee Lewis) and Taylor Kraft (Dyanne), before their performance of the Tony-award-winning Broadway musical, Million Dollar Quartet! We chatted challenging costumes, creepy hotels, starstruck moments, pilot call signs and more. We know times are uncertain for many in our community given the ramifications of COVID-19, but your support will make a significant impact on how The Appell Center weathers this storm. Please consider making a contribution or becoming a member on our website. Be safe and thank you for your support. We look forward to seeing you again as soon as we are able. Please note the performance Enormous - The Gorge Story, has been postponed, follow us on Facebook @Appell Center and at AppellCenter.org for up to date showtimes!

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Trevor Dorner is thrilled to be returning to the National Tour of MDQ! Favorite credits include National Tour: Million Dollar Quartet (Jerry Lee u/s). Regional: Million Dollar Quartet (Jerry Lee Lewis), Heritage Theatre Fesitval; Murder for Two (The Suspects), Playhouse on Park and Gretna Theatre; Sister Act (Monsignor, Joey, Pablo u/s), Arts Center of Coastal Carolina; The Full Monty (Malcolm u/s), Engeman Theatre; Footloose (Rev Shaw), Bigfork Summer Playhouse. Ohio Northern University Theatre: Company (Bobby), Drowsy Chaperone (Aldolpho), Nine (Guido Contini). www.trevordorner.com IG:@trevordorner

Taylor Kraft has been in productions of Million Dollar Quartet since 2016 and now it is her first National Tour. Regional: Million Dollar Quartet (Dyanne) at Heritage Theatre Festival, Million DollarQuartet (Dyanne), The Rocky Horror Show (Janet) at Theatre Raleigh, Grease (Marty), Beauty and the Beast (Babette) at Temple Theatre, Avenue Q (Lucy/BIB/Ms.T), Man of La Mancha (Antonia), The Little Mermaid (Aquata) at Cape Fear Regional Theatre. @kraftytay

Swamp rocker JJ Grey of JJ Grey and Mofro sat down with us before his show at the Strand Theatre on Feb. 16th! We talked unusual Southern food, his affinity for wearing suits onstage, swamps, and unusual fan tributes! Listen in and stay tuned for a fun vinyl pick at the end of the episode.

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JJ Grey and Mofro's music has been described as a combination of blues, funk, soul, and rock. Check out their touring schedule at jjgrey.com

This week at the Appell Center for the Performing Arts in historically edgy Downtown York, PA, we sat down for a chat with Steinway Artist, Composer, and Actress, Robin Spielberg. Hailed as one of America's most popular contemporary female composers, she will be joining legendary artist Jimmy Webb for a concert at the Capitol Theatre on March 28th. Listen in as we talk shop on a possible NY METS musical, her upcoming show with Jimmy Webb, the best piece of advice she has ever gotten, her take on sampling in popular music, and so much more! 

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Don't miss Jimmy Webb and Robin Spielberg at the Capitol Theatre on March 28th! Tickets are available at https://bit.ly/320GHfw

Multiple Grammy-winning songwriter Jimmy Webb has topped the charts from pop to country to disco numerous times with interpretations by some of the industry’s greatest -- from Glen Campbell to Art Garfunkel to Linda Ronstadt. Robin Spielberg new album LOVE STORY is out now https://bit.ly/3bOWrqK. From Elton John to Adele, from Bob Dylan to Crowded House, Robin performs beautiful and innovative arrangements of popular hits on solo piano. Nostalgic and soothing, each track is intended to stir emotional memories in the listener.

In this week's episode we sat down ventriloquist, singer, comedian and Las Vegas headliner Terry Fator before his show at the Strand Theatre! Terry Fator is the winner of season 2 of America's Got Talent and hails from Dallas, Texas. Listen in as we chat pre-show rituals, fantasy dinner parties, life in Las Vegas and so much more. 

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Learn more about Terry Fator and his show at terryfator.com, or follow him on Twitter @terryfator

This episode we chatted with comedian, writer, and actor, Kevin McCaffrey! We discuss everything from hecklers on cruise ships and wrestling personas, to the glory of writing for awards shows and offbeat beers! Stay tuned at the end of the episode for a user submitted vinyl pick! Don't forget to send us your vinyl picks on Twitter @GRGPod or on Instagram @GreenRoomGossipPodcast!

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Kevin McCaffrey is a nationally touring stand-up comic. He made his late night network debut on The Late Show with David Letterman in November, 2013. After his appearance, he was hired to do warm up on The Late Show. Contributing monologue writer for The Late Show. He has also written for MTV, VH1, Cash Cab, Fuse, National Lampoon, and celebrities who want something funny to say at awards shows. He has appeared on truTV’s World’s Dumbest weekly since 2008. Trained at UCB Theatre, Kevin has appeared on VH1’s I Love the 2000s, History’s I Love the 1880s, and in the film Virgin Alexander. Check out his podcast, Sex and the Cidiots!

Happy New Year to all of our listeners! We hope you have enjoyed our last 24 episodes! We have explored so many offbeat topics with so many performers, musicians, and comedians. Interviews over this past year include; Colin Mochrie, Preacher Lawson, Yonder Mountain String Band, Darlingside, The Lone Bellow, Black Violin and more. We are taking a break this week, but will be back to our regular schedule in 2 weeks with a brand new offbeat interview! In the meantime, please rate and review us on your preferred podcast platform, share the podcast with your friends if you enjoy it, and let us know your thoughts by emailing us at [email protected], on Twitter @GRGPod, and on Instagram @greenroomgossippodcast. Take a look at our full lineup of shows at AppellCenter.org and let us know who YOU would like to see take on an offbeat interview!

Thank you for listening!

This week we sat down with Adam Aijala of Yonder Mountain String Band before a nearly sold-out show in our historic Capitol Theatre. Listen in as we talk about which of cult-classic films best represents his hometown of Massachusetts, his love of punk rock and hardcore music, spirit animals, bingeable albums, and much more. Send us your vinyl picks to feature on our next episode! Tag us and tell us why on Twitter @grgpod and Instagram  @greenroomgossippodcast

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Adam Aijala is a guitarist and songwriter originally from Sterling, MA, he joined Yonder Mountain String Band in 1998 and is now based out of Colorado. 

In this episode we sat down with Kev Marcus and Wil B of BLACK VIOLIN before their nearly sold out show at The Strand Theatre in Historic Downtown York, PA! Listen in for the duo's take on dream musical collaborations, their performance at a presidential inauguration, east vs. west coast rap and hip hop, embarrassing Halloween costumes and much more! 

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Black Violin is an American hip hop duo from Florida comprising two classically trained string instrumentalists, Kevin Sylvester and Wilner Baptiste, who go by the stage names Kev Marcus and Wil B. Kev Marcus plays the violin, and Wil B. plays the viola. Their newest album Take The Stairs is out now. 

Join us in this episode as we sat down with the stars of the show, Carole King and Gerry Goffin, aka, Kennedy Caughell and James D. Gish of BEAUTIFUL - The Carole King Musical. We caught up with them before the sold out show and discussed dream character portrayals, superheroes, how to deal with unexpected situations on stage, the majesty of Trader Joe's and so much more! Stay tuned for a seasonal vinyl pick that is sure to please!

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Kennedy Caughell is an actor, singer, and dancer who has toured with Wicked, American Idiot and Annie. James Gish is an actor and classical crossover tenor who has performed in West Side Story, Jersey Boys, The Toxic Avenger, and Disney’s Newsies.