Living On Music with Steve Houk

By Steve Houk

"Living On Music with Steve Houk" has interviewed over 150 musicians since it began in 2020, from both the super-talented Washington DC music community as well as musical legends from around the world... more

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November 03, 2025 Stevie Nicole on Living On Music
Stevie Nicole is an independent singer-songwriter based in the Washington DC area, Alexandria/Del Ray to be specific, whose music blends acoustic folk warmth with a modern poetic edge. She also lives with multiple chronic illnesses that shape the themes within her music and her perspective on life, as well as the pace at which she creates. Stevie’s debut album, 'Rise', a 12-track record covering themes of grief, resilience, and chronic illness, was released in March 2025, and with intimate lyrics and a voice full of both comfort and raw emotion, her songs invite listeners to slow down, feel deeply, and find light in unlikely places. US Insider says of 'Rise,' “If her debut is this unflinchingly authentic, then her future appears to be equally uncompromising.”

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August 20, 2025 Pete Ragusa, Dave Elliott and Tommy Lepson Talk The 2025 Danny Gatton Celebration on Living On Music
YOU KNOW ABOUT THE BELOVED DANNY GATTON BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION HELD IN YEARS PAST AT THE BIRCHMERE...WELL HERE YOU GO AGAIN, LIVING ON MUSIC PRESENTS A TREASURE TROVE OF THREE REGIONAL MUSICAL MAINSTAYS -- TOMMY LEPSON, DAVE ELLIOTT AND PETE RAGUSA -- TALKING ABOUT THEIR SHEER EXCITEMENT OF PLAYING ALONG WITH AN INCREDIBLE LINEUP IN THE 6TH ANNUAL Danny Gatton Birthday Celebration ON FRIDAY AUGUST 29TH AT THE ONE AND ONLY BIRCHMERE, THESE THREE MUSIC STAPLES ALSO TALK ABOUT THEIR OWN PERSONAL EXPERIENCE WITH GATTON BACK IN THE DAYS WHEN HE WAS CONSIDERED ONE OF THE BEST GUITARISTS EVER, AND STILL IS. WATCH THIS AND THEN IF IT'S PRIOR TO THE SHOW, GRAB YOUR TICKETS, YOU WON'T EVER FORGET THIS EPIC CELEBRATION OF A DC-REGIONAL LEGEND. HERE'S YOUR TICKET LINK AFTER YOU HEAR THEIR AMAZING TAILS: https://www.birchmere.com/events/6th-annual-danny-gatton-birthday-celebration/

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August 18, 2025 Sara Loera on Living On Music
Sara Loera is a truly dynamic singer (and a fitness & fashion enthusiast) from Southern California, who over the years has built an impressive career: she's lent her powerful vocals to two top ten Billboard Dance Chart hits, collaborated with legendary producer David Foster, and contiues to tour the globe with the band Postmodern Jukebox. Sara's stage presence also earned her a featured spot in the Bravo documentary "Bet It All on Blonde" where she performed as one of Erika Jayne's backup singers/dancers. Sara has demonstrated her versatility and dedication to music throughout her career. In addition to her singing career, she has also worked as a DJ, a bartender and held sales, marketing, and promotions positions. In addition to her live performances, Sara has also garnered over 250 million views on YouTube, where her stunning vocals have captured the hearts of a global audience. She's also released two original albums, showcasing her versatility as an artist and a vocalist. One reviewer said, "With her eclectic background and diverse experiences, Sara continues to captivate audiences worldwide with her unique sound, passion, and unwavering commitment to her craft."

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49min
August 11, 2025 Orleans' Lance Hoppen on Living On Music
Lance Hoppen is the bassist and one of the early members of Orleans, the American pop rock band formed in 1972 in Woodstock, New York by Lance's older brother Larry Hoppen, John Hall and Wells Kelly. Following two commercial flops, Orleans struck gold in ’75 as slick pop rock became a hit radio staple, and their ensuing slabs reached the upper echelon of the singles and album charts. The band is best known for its hits "Dance with Me" (No. 6 in 1975); "Still the One" (No. 5 in 1976), from the album 'Waking and Dreaming' and "Love Takes Time" (No. 11 in 1979). The group's name evolved from the music it was playing when it formed; their music is inspired in part by Louisiana artists, including Allen Toussaint and the Neville Brothers.

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53min
July 02, 2025 Dennis Diken on Living On Music
Dennis Diken is an American drummer, DJ, author, music historian and founding member of the band The Smithereens, which he formed in 1980 with Pat DiNizio, Jim Babjak, and Mike Mesaros in Carteret, New Jersey. Besides playing with The Smithereens, Diken has been a fill-in DJ on WFMU, as well as a liner-notes author and reissue project researcher. As a musician, Diken has recorded or toured with, among others, Ronnie Spector, Dave Davies, Nancy Sinatra, Mary Weiss of the Shangri-Las[6] and Ben E. King, and worked with musicians such as Dave Amels and R. Stevie Moore. Diken has been a constant member of The Smithereens since 1980, but has also worked as a session drummer since the 1980s, he toured with former Shangri-La member Mary Weiss in the late 2000s and has since 2014 toured with former Kinks guitarist Dave Davies' solo band. Diken also toured with Ronnie Spector in the late 2010s.

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58min
June 21, 2025 Debórah Benton on Living On Music
Debórah Benton is not only the longtime TV host of the "Valley Gold w/ Debórah" show that can be seen on nationwide My TV Network where she's interviewed everyone from local residents to international celebrities and musicians, but she is also the lead singer and organizer of "Deja Vu - The Dionne Warwick Tribute," the ultimate and exclusive tribute concert honoring the all-time Queen of Pop Music, and the only one like it anywhere worldwide. May 2024 at the DeYor Performing Arts Center was the debut performance of "Déjà Vu -The Dionne Warwick Tribute" by the first Warwick Tribute artist anywhere and it proved to be just the beginning of many gloriously successful nights since. From it came collaborations with world renown artists, recording projects, a radio broadcast and podcast, more concert dates and an ever-growing fanbase. Even 40-year Dionne Warwick publicist Angello Ellerby called Debórah's renderings of Dionne "spectacular" and that she was unmatched as far as singing Dionne's style and flavor.

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June 10, 2025 Blag Dahlia on Living On Music
Known professionally as Blag Dahlia (born Paul Cafaro), he is an American singer and record producer, best known as the vocalist and frontman of Dwarves, a punk rock band which he founded while attending Highland Park High School in suburban Chicago in the mid-1980s. With the Dwarves, he has written and produced nearly a dozen studio records over a span of over 30 years. Formed as a garage punk band under the name Suburban Nightmare, their career subsequently saw them move in a hardcore direction before settling into an eclectic punk rock sound emphasizing intentionally shocking lyrics. They have been described as "one of the last true bastions of punk rock ideology in the contemporary musical age." Blag has also written three books and has done a slew of other creative projects, including a song he wrote for an episode of the animated SpongeBob SquarePants.

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53min
May 19, 2025 Dan Maguire on Living On Music
Dan Maguire is a singer-songwriter based in Rockford Illinois known for his captivating blend of Southern rock, jazz, and country influences. Drawing inspiration from iconic artists like Tom Petty, Eric Clapton, and Stevie Ray Vaughan, Dan’s music features dynamic guitar work and introspective lyrics that resonate with listeners. His debut solo album "Travelin' Light," released in 2023, won Album of the Year at the Rockford Area Music Industry Awards, showcasing his unique sound and storytelling ability. Dan is currently working on his highly anticipated second album, "Magnolia," set to release in 2025.

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May 07, 2025 Tory Smith/BLACK BOX Prompter on Living On Music
Tory Smith is the co-founder and CMO of BLACK BOX Prompter, the "smart yet stealthy" lyrics prompter that gives musicians, performers, and presenters the confidence to create a more powerful connection with their audience; the smart video chords & lyrics monitor is controlled with foot pedals so musicians can engage with their audience without the distraction of tablets or smartphones. Tory is also founder, booking manager and rhythm guitarist for 90 PROOF COUNTRY and also manager of an 80’s band called 80s GADGETS and the younger brother of lead singer of both bands who he affectionately refers to as the “Superman Singer” and who inspired his creation of the prompter: “I was inspired to create BLACK BOX Prompter after I saw my brother make a ‘poor man’s teleprompter’ out of an Amazon shipping box, so he could put his iPad on the floor and not be in his face.”

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May 02, 2025 Deborah Silver on Living On Music
Deborah Silver is a Mississippi-born, two-time #1 Billboard chart-topping vocalist who just released her brand new highly anticipated album "Basie Rocks!" which is a collaboration with the legendary Count Basie Orchestra on their 90th Anniversary, produced by Grammy-winning producer and Rolling Stones drummer Steve Jordan. Known for her soulful but polished readings of classic jazz and pop melodies, Deborah initially garnered attention with her 2014 debut, "Pure Silver" before topping the Traditional Jazz Albums chart with 2016's "The Gold Standards." Renowned for her dynamic interpretations of music across genres, Deborah has captured the hearts of listeners and critics alike; legendary producer Quincy Jones praised her saying, “Her strong and sultry vocals are seductive and soul-soothing. Whatever she sings, she owns—making every note matter! One listen, and it’s clear: Deborah Silver is the real deal.” Rex Reed of the New York Observer raves, "When Deborah Silver takes over a mike, she doesn’t just visit the stage, she owns it! Trust me. She’s a thrill, a swinging show-biz whirlwind...and a bargain at any price!" Silver has recorded a string of hit duets with acclaimed vocalists including Jack Jones, Diane Schuur, Steve Tyrell, Bill Medley of the Righteous Brothers, Trombone Shorty, Ronnie Millsap, Freddy Cole, Kurt Elling, Ann Hampton Callaway, Pam Tillis, Ray Benson and Asleep At The Wheel, and more, and her upcoming releases include duets with superstars Tony Orlando, Ronnie Millsap, Pam Tillis, Steve Tyrell and Jazz icon Diane Schuur.

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44min

FAQs about Living On Music with Steve Houk:

How many episodes does Living On Music with Steve Houk have?

The podcast currently has 105 episodes available.