Musicians Reveal with Joe Kelley

In this engaging conversation, Joe Kelley hosts members of Earth, Wind & Fire, including Larry Dunn, Sheldon Reynolds, and Morris Pleasure, as they discuss their new tribute album 'Devoted Spirits'. The discussion delves into the legacy of Earth, Wind & Fire, their musical influences, and personal concert experiences that shaped their careers. The artists reflect on their journey, the spontaneity of their music, and the love that drives their interpretations of classic songs.

Original airdate: May 2005

Takeaways

The album 'Devoted Spirits' is a tribute to Earth, Wind & Fire.

The artists aimed to reignite the love for the original music.

Their interpretations were spontaneous and heartfelt.

The collaboration was driven by a shared spirit of dedication.

Larry Dunn's influence was pivotal in their musical journey.

Rehearsals were intense and crucial for their performances.

Healthy competition existed among bands during their touring days.

First concerts had a lasting impact on their musical aspirations.

The legacy of Earth, Wind & Fire continues to inspire new generations.

The artists are planning future performances and tours.

Canadian poet and K.LO.D. Music Ezine founder Claude Gagne joins Joe Kelley Radio for an in-depth conversation. He is a longtime supporter of independent music and is widely respected in the music business.

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Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Prince featured the "Upper Room with Joe Kelley and Gi Dussault" on his official website www.npgmusicclub.com. This is the first radio show to have ever received that honor. "Joe Kelley Radio" has been on the radio airwaves since 1982. Joe Kelley and Gi Dussault co-host the show and are well-respected in the music business as creative air personalities and supporters of independent musicians . Our web site is located at www.joekelleyradio.com . The show broadcasts 24 hours/ 7 days a week here, and also, live locally, in Fairfield, CT on WVOF 88.5 FM , on Mondays from 6pm-8pm EST.

The show features creative music in funk, R&B, jazz, blues, rock, hip-hop, latin, and gospel. In addition, Joe Kelley has interviewed renowned musicians such as Victor Wooten, Sheila E. , Foley, Robin Duhe, Jef Lee Johnson, Jellybean Johnson, Monte Moir, Rhonda Smith, Bernie Worrell, Cyndi Lauper, Michael Bland, Larry Graham, Chris Frantz and Tina Weymouth, Steve Smith, St. Paul Peterson, JD Blair, Tori Ruffin, Kat Dyson, Eric Person, actor Jeff Daniels, Junior Giscombe, John Scofield, EC Scott, John Blackwell, Mystic Bowie, and many others. Finally, "Joe Kelley Radio" hosts an in-house concert series.

Monte Moir, founding member of The Time, joins Joe Kelley in this rare 2001 radio interview to discuss his remarkable career as a musician, songwriter, and producer.

In this conversation, Monte shares stories about working with Prince, recording with The Time, writing for Janet Jackson, his experiences surrounding Graffiti Bridge, the Minneapolis Sound, and the release of his solo album This Side of Paradise.

Originally recorded in 2001, this archive captures an important chapter in the history of Prince's musical family and the Minneapolis music scene.

• The Time

• Prince

• Janet Jackson

• Graffiti Bridge

• The Minneapolis Sound

• Songwriting and production

• Morris Day

• Solo career

• This Side of Paradise

DJ Kid Ginseng sat down for an in-depth interview with Joe Kelley Radio in between his stellar concert. Kid Ginseng is also joined by DJ 704 and producer/musician Randy Funke (King For A Day, Grapes of Vaudvillian Fantasy).

Born in the Bahamas, 25% French American citizen, Kid Ginseng has been mixing and scratching since 1997. Known for proper electro, he produces tracks, and runs the critically acclaimed Kraftjerkz label played by DJs such as I-F, Helena Hauff, Danny Daze, Nina Kraviz, Solvent etc. He has had releases on Lost Soul Enterprises, Basement Floor, Hip Hop Slam, and La La Land. He is also touring turntablist for legendary funk group, Tom Tom Club touring in such places as North America, Japan, UK, and Western Europe.. His name has shared the credits with DJ Qbert, Shortkut, and DJ Quest on multiple compilations released by Bay Area label, Hip Hop Slam. He has also collaborated multiple times with Detroit’s technobass pioneer, DJ Di’jital. In 1999 he produced an electrofunk megamix cassette distributed by Turntablelab and the famous Fat Beats nyc.

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Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Prince featured the "Upper Room with Joe Kelley and Gi Dussault" on his official website www.npgmusicclub.com. This is the first radio show to have ever received that honor. "Joe Kelley Radio" has been on the radio airwaves since 1982. Joe Kelley and Gi Dussault co-host the show and are well-respected in the music business as creative air personalities and supporters of independent musicians . Our web site is located at www.joekelleyradio.com . The show broadcasts 24 hours/ 7 days a week here, and also, live locally, in Fairfield, CT on WVOF 88.5 FM , on Mondays from 6pm-8pm EST.

The show features creative music in funk, R&B, jazz, blues, rock, hip-hop, latin, and gospel. In addition, Joe Kelley has interviewed renowned musicians such as Victor Wooten, Sheila E. , Foley, Robin Duhe, Jef Lee Johnson, Jellybean Johnson, Monte Moir, Rhonda Smith, Bernie Worrell, Cyndi Lauper, Michael Bland, Larry Graham, Chris Frantz and Tina Weymouth, Steve Smith, St. Paul Peterson, JD Blair, Tori Ruffin, Kat Dyson, Eric Person, actor Jeff Daniels, Junior Giscombe, John Scofield, EC Scott, John Blackwell, Mystic Bowie, and many others. Finally, "Joe Kelley Radio" hosts an in-house concert series.

JD Blair is a world-class drummer who has played with Victor Wooten, Shania Twain, Lyle Lovett, Wynonna Judd, Shelby Lynne and many others. His solo CDs showcase his amazing blend of funk, jazz, soul and R&B.

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Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Prince featured the "Upper Room with Joe Kelley and Gi Dussault" on his official website www.npgmusicclub.com. This is the first radio show to have ever received that honor. "Joe Kelley Radio" has been on the radio airwaves since 1982. Joe Kelley and Gi Dussault co-host the show and are well-respected in the music business as creative air personalities and supporters of independent musicians . Our web site is located at www.joekelleyradio.com . The show broadcasts 24 hours/ 7 days a week here, and also, live locally, in Fairfield, CT on WVOF 88.5 FM , on Mondays from 6pm-8pm EST.

The show features creative music in funk, R&B, jazz, blues, rock, hip-hop, latin, and gospel. In addition, Joe Kelley has interviewed renowned musicians such as Victor Wooten, Sheila E. , Foley, Robin Duhe, Jef Lee Johnson, Jellybean Johnson, Monte Moir, Rhonda Smith, Bernie Worrell, Cyndi Lauper, Michael Bland, Larry Graham, Chris Frantz and Tina Weymouth, Steve Smith, St. Paul Peterson, JD Blair, Tori Ruffin, Kat Dyson, Eric Person, actor Jeff Daniels, Junior Giscombe, John Scofield, EC Scott, John Blackwell, Mystic Bowie, and many others. Finally, "Joe Kelley Radio" hosts an in-house concert series.

During Minneapolis Music Month, Sara and Jen from Twin Cities band Latona visited Joe Kelley Radio for an in-depth interview.

Legendary drummer Kenwood Dennard joins Joe Kelley in this radio archive interview to discuss his work with Miles Davis, Maceo Parker, Sting, and Jaco Pastorius.

He reflects on his experience with Prince at Paisley Park, his philosophy “Just Advance,” and his approach to groove, musicianship, and rhythm.

This conversation offers a deep look into one of the most innovative drummers in jazz and funk.

Smokey and smooth are the words used to describe her vocals.

 Named among the "Top Ten Jazz Albums" in British Columbia in 2003, “Top Ten Jazz Albums” in Ottawa, Canada in 2006, and named by Cincinnati's Citybeat Magazine as one of the "Top Local Artists to Produce a CD on A National Level", Ms. Jaz grew in popularity with her 2002 CD release "Chances".  In February 2009, she was named #1 on the Australian Independent Record Charts with her track “Guess Who I Saw Today” off her “Me Too Live” CD.

 A Cincinnati based vocalist and writer; she has performed in various cities across the nation.  Many have compared her vocals to Phyllis Hyman and Anita Baker.  Ms. Jaz performed background vocals live in concert for Phil Perry, Windham Hill's hot vocalist at Cincinnati's Aronoff Center and opened for National Recording Artists Regina Belle, Bobby Blue Bland, Marion Meadows and Pieces of a Dream.  In 2004, she performed for the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra (CSO) as the featured artist on a Benefit Cruise.

 Her back-up band is Cincinnati's own "JAMSET", a group comprised of session and touring musicians who have played for and opened for such acts as Millie Jackson, Roy Ayers, Jean Carne, Ronnie Laws, Pieces of a Dream, Phil Perry, Regina Belle, and most recently Bobby Blue Bland.

Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Prince featured the "Upper Room with Joe Kelley and Gi Dussault" on his official website www.npgmusicclub.com. This is the first radio show to have ever received that honor. "Joe Kelley Radio" has been on the radio airwaves since 1982. Joe Kelley and Gi Dussault co-host the show and are well-respected in the music business as creative air personalities and supporters of independent musicians . Our web site is located at www.joekelleyradio.com .

Originally aired in 2002.

The Truth, the whole Truth, and nothing but the Truth: Gordon Sterling and the People are here to bring it to you!

Freshly assembled in 2020, Sterling has brought together a team of incredible musicians to bring forth a fresh and exciting palette of original, dynamic soul/rock tunes: Cliff Blum (guitar), Scott Clement (bass), and David Ray (drums). 

With a brand new album of original music that ranges from summertime feel-good jams, to full tilt guitar-hero ragers, this group has something for everyone....for the People!

The first single “Truth” is a perfect kickoff to post-quarantine spring with a positive reminder of living in your truth, lead by Sterling on vocals. “Truth” made its live debut to a full house at Jammin' Java at Gordon Sterling & The People "Truth" Debut Single Release w/ Special Guests: Shamans of Sound.

 "'TRUTH'" is an unabashed celebration of self. It’s an anthem about the freedom that comes from being who one truly is and what that uniqueness brings to the world,” Sterling said. 

Sterling is a DC area-based guitarist and singer known for his psychedelic soul with a touch of blues rock. In addition to playing with his bands Nappy Riddem, The Ordinary Way and Future, he has shared the stage and toured extensively throughout the country with the likes of legends Blues Traveler, Junior Marvin (Bob Marley’s guitarist and co-songwriter), Derek Trucks Band, Bob Weir (Grateful Dead).

Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Prince featured the "Upper Room with Joe Kelley and Gi Dussault" on his official website www.npgmusicclub.com. This is the first radio show to have ever received that honor. "Joe Kelley Radio" has been on the radio airwaves since 1982. Joe Kelley and Gi Dussault co-host the show and are well-respected in the music business as creative air personalities and supporters of independent musicians . Our web site is located at www.joekelleyradio.com . The show broadcasts 24 hours/ 7 days a week here, and also, live locally, in Fairfield, CT on WVOF 88.5 FM , on Mondays from 6pm-8pm EST.

The show features creative music in funk, R&B, jazz, blues, rock, hip-hop, latin, and gospel. In addition, Joe Kelley has interviewed renowned musicians such as Victor Wooten, Sheila E. , Foley, Robin Duhe, Jef Lee Johnson, Jellybean Johnson, Monte Moir, Rhonda Smith, Bernie Worrell, Cyndi Lauper, Michael Bland, Larry Graham, Chris Frantz and Tina Weymouth, Steve Smith, St. Paul Peterson, JD Blair, Tori Ruffin, Kat Dyson, Eric Person, actor Jeff Daniels, Junior Giscombe, John Scofield, EC Scott, John Blackwell, Mystic Bowie, and many others. Finally, "Joe Kelley Radio" hosts an in-house concert series.

Amazing guitarist Bruno Speight (Maceo Parker/SOS Band) joined "Musicians Reveal with Joe Kelley" podcast for a lengthy chat.

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Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Prince featured the "Upper Room with Joe Kelley and Gi Dussault" on his official website www.npgmusicclub.com. This is the first radio show to have ever received that honor. "Joe Kelley Radio" has been on the radio airwaves since 1982. Joe Kelley and Gi Dussault co-host the show and are well-respected in the music business as creative air personalities and supporters of independent musicians . Our web site is located at www.joekelleyradio.com . The show broadcasts 24 hours/ 7 days a week here, and also, live locally, in Fairfield, CT on WVOF 88.5 FM , on Mondays from 6pm-8pm EST.

The show features creative music in funk, R&B, jazz, blues, rock, hip-hop, latin, and gospel. In addition, Joe Kelley has interviewed renowned musicians such as Victor Wooten, Sheila E. , Foley, Robin Duhe, Jef Lee Johnson, Jellybean Johnson, Monte Moir, Rhonda Smith, Bernie Worrell, Cyndi Lauper, Michael Bland, Larry Graham, Chris Frantz and Tina Weymouth, Steve Smith, St. Paul Peterson, JD Blair, Tori Ruffin, Kat Dyson, Eric Person, actor Jeff Daniels, Junior Giscombe, John Scofield, EC Scott, John Blackwell, Mystic Bowie, and many others. Finally, .