The Roundtable with Robert Bannon

Beth is stepping up to The Roundtable and she is bringing the resume with her! After captivating audiences on The Voice, Beth went on to tour with powerhouse artists like Anita Baker and KEM, proving she belongs in the company of soul royalty. With a voice rooted in R&B, gospel, and storytelling, Beth has built a career that blends heart, hustle, and undeniable talent.

Now, she’s entering a brand-new era. Beth joins Robert Bannon to talk about her newest music, stepping into her power as an independent artist, and adding “author” to her already impressive résumé. From life on the road with legends to putting pen to paper, this is a conversation about growth, faith, creativity, and reinvention. Beth is here — and she’s just getting started.

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Búi Đạm joins The Roundtable with Robert Bannon to talk about his moving documentary Birita, a deeply personal story about art, memory, and family. The film follows Đạm’s mother, acclaimed Faroese actress Birita Mohr, as she lives with Alzheimer’s disease, while he attempts to bring her back to the stage through a production of King Lear. It is an intimate and emotional look at what happens when performance, music, and storytelling become a way to hold on to identity, connection, and joy.

Robert and Búi dive into the intersection of caregiving and creativity, the power of theatre in the face of memory loss, and what it means to honor a parent’s legacy while documenting such a vulnerable journey. Birita is a story of love, resilience, and the hope that even as memory changes, the spirit of an artist can still shine through.

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Aleksandr “Sasha” Molochnikov joins The Roundtable with Robert Bannon to talk about his daring and deeply personal theatrical event, Seagull: True Story, now at The Public Theater. Inspired by his own experience attempting to stage The Seagull in Russia during escalating political censorship, Molochnikov reimagines Chekhov’s classic through a bold, meta-theatrical lens. What unfolds is part satire, part autobiography, and part love letter to artistic freedom — as a director is forced to flee Moscow and rebuild his creative life in New York.

Robert and Sasha dive into exile, censorship, comedy under pressure, and why theatre still matters in moments of global upheaval. This isn’t just a new adaptation — it’s a story about survival, reinvention, and the power of art to speak when politics tries to silence it. Sharp, funny, urgent, and fearless — Seagull: True Story is Chekhov for right now.

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On this episode of The Roundtable with Robert Bannon, we’re joined by ARKAI — the electro-acoustic string duo who are redefining what contemporary instrumental music can be. Composed of violinist Jonathan Miron and cellist Philip Sheegog, ARKAI blends classical technique with cinematic power and crossover energy that resonates far beyond genre lines.

Their sophomore album Brightside won the Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Instrumental Album at the 68th Annual Grammy Awards, a milestone moment for artists who started with impromptu jam sessions and developed a sound they describe as “Hans Zimmer meets 2CELLOS.”

ARKAI’s journey — from meeting at The Juilliard School to touring globally and crafting music that moves audiences emotionally — is a study in creative courage, collaboration, and independent artistry. Their work spans original compositions and electrifying arrangements that defy categorization, and their performances have taken them from high-profile stages to cultural moments that stick with listeners long after the last note.

In our conversation, they unpack their musical evolution, the story behind their Grammy win for Brightside, and the creative partnership that continues to push them into new terrain. Whether you think you “don’t listen to instrumental music,” ARKAI’s passion and vision might just change your mind.

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Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter Devon Gabriella joins The Roundtable with Robert Bannon to talk about her newest single, “Old Time’s Sake,” and the emotional storytelling that has quickly made her a rising voice in indie-pop. Since debuting in 2020, Devon has built a loyal following with vulnerable lyrics, cinematic melodies, and songs like “Bad Blood,” “Gasoline,” and her project The Garden. With tour dates, major showcases, and a growing fan community behind her, she’s stepping into a bold new chapter of artistry.

Robert and Devon dive into the real stories behind the music — from revisiting relationships you know you shouldn’t to finding confidence as a young artist in Los Angeles. They talk about songwriting as therapy, building a fanbase in the digital age, and what’s next as her sound continues to evolve. It’s honest, heartfelt, and exactly the kind of conversation that makes you hit replay.

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Jazz has a new leading lady, and her name is Anaïs Reno. Already hailed as one of the most exciting young vocalists on the scene, Anaïs is adding another major milestone to her soaring career — a 2026 Bistro Award honoring her extraordinary artistry. With a voice that feels both timeless and refreshingly modern, she brings the Great American Songbook into the present moment while honoring the legends who built the genre. From Birdland to Carnegie Hall, Anaïs is proving that jazz is not just alive — it’s evolving.

On The Roundtable, we talk about her journey from prodigy to powerhouse, the discipline behind her craft, and what it means to carry jazz into the next generation. We celebrate the Bistro Award moment, the music that shaped her, and why audiences everywhere are leaning in when she sings. If you love the classics but crave what’s next, Anaïs Reno is the artist to watch.

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Detroit producer Adrian Tonon joins The Roundtable with Robert Bannon to talk about taking the heart of the 313 all the way to SXSW. On March 13 — yes, 3/13 — Tonon is leading a powerhouse Detroit showcase that highlights rising artists, hometown voices, and the undeniable sound of the Motor City. We talk about building platforms for independent artists, what it means to curate a showcase that represents Detroit with pride, and why SXSW is the perfect stage for the 313 to shine.

Robert and Adrian also dive into the responsibility of producing, mentoring, and putting artists in position to win. From Detroit hustle to Austin stages, this is about more than a performance — it’s about legacy, opportunity, and showing the world that Detroit talent travels. When 3/13 hits at SXSW, how could we not rep Detroit?

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Internationally acclaimed trio Il Volo return to The Roundtable as they kick off the North American leg of their massively successful World Tour, running April 15 through May 2 with stops in Los Angeles, Dallas, San Francisco, Denver — and right here in Detroit. Hailing from Italy, Il Volo — featuring Piero Barone, Ignazio Boschetto, and Gianluca Ginoble — first captured global attention as young prodigies and have since become one of the most powerful crossover classical-pop groups in the world. Blending operatic mastery with timeless showtunes and contemporary favorites, their soaring vocals and unmistakable chemistry have earned them a devoted international fan base and millions of followers across social media.

Back for their second visit to The Roundtable, the trio reflects on 15 years of brotherhood, global touring, and what it means to bring this new chapter of their World Tour to American audiences — especially returning to Detroit. We talk evolution, longevity, and the responsibility of carrying the tradition of Italian vocal excellence into a modern era. Passionate, charismatic, and vocally unmatched — this conversation is as dynamic as their live show.

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Gilbert Domally joins The Roundtable with Robert Bannon for a BroadwayWorld Exclusive conversation as he leads the national tour of The Lion King as Simba. Domally shares the inspiring journey that took him from Miami to the Broadway company of this legendary production and now across the country as the king of the Pride Lands. He reflects on the work, discipline, and heart it takes to step into one of theater’s most iconic roles — and what it means to carry the legacy of this groundbreaking show night after night for audiences everywhere.

Robert and Gilbert also talk about the magic behind The Lion King, the power of its storytelling, and the joy of bringing this beloved musical to cities like Detroit and beyond. As the tour continues to roar across the country, Domally opens up about leading such a celebrated production and why its themes of family, destiny, and the “Circle of Life” still resonate with audiences around the world.

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Jacob Tolliver joins The Roundtable to talk about the piano passion that took him from viral sensation to stages across the country — including his unforgettable run in Las Vegas portraying Jerry Lee Lewis in Million Dollar Quartet. Known for his explosive boogie-woogie style and rock ’n’ roll soul, Jacob shares what it was like stepping into the shoes of “The Killer,” honoring that legacy night after night, and even opening for Jerry Lee Lewis himself.

Now carving out his own lane with new music and an evolving sound that blends rock, country, blues, and heartfelt storytelling, Jacob opens up about life on the road, finding his artistic identity beyond the legends, and what fuels him every time he sits at the keys. It’s a high-energy, music-filled conversation about passion, perseverance, and keeping classic rock spirit alive while writing your own story.

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