Ray Shasho
Ray Shasho is the author of Check the Gs -The True Story of an Eclectic American Family and Their Wacky Family Business.
"I attended the school of hard knocks and learned to check the Gs."
Ray became a successful entrepreneur operating several retail locations around the Washington, DC Metropolitan area.
Ray was also a radio personality on several popular stations and worked for four of the largest financial institutions in the world.
The avid writer currently lives in Bradenton, Florida, and pens a classic rock music column for Examiner.com. Ray especially enjoys in-depth interviews with notable rock celebrities.
His articles are featured on recording artist's websites worldwide.
-Most recent interviews that Ray has conducted were with Joe Lala(Blues Image,Stephen Stills/Manassas), Eric Burdon(The Animals,War), Jim McCarty(The Yardbirds,Renaissance), Joe Lynn Turner(Rainbow,Deep Purple), Mark Lindsay(Paul Revere & the Raiders), Mark Volman(The Turtles,Flo & Eddie, Frank Zappa),Gregg Rolie(Santana,Journey),Mark Farner(Grand Funk Railroad), Dave Mason(Traffic),Jon Anderson(YES), Ronnie Montrose(Edgar Winter Group,Montrose),Tony Levin(Peter Gabriel,Levin Torn White), Billy Sherwood(Yes,Circa),Tommy James(Shondells),Stanley Sheldon(Tommy Bolin,Peter Frampton), Kim Wilson(The Fabulous Thunderbirds),Todd Rundgren(Utopia), Patrick Simmons(The Doobie Brothers).Barry Winslow(The Royal Guardsmen) and Norman Greenbaum (Spirit in the Sky).
Author websites http://www.rayshasho.com and http://greatnewmemoir.blogspot.com/
Classic rock music column Examiner http://www.examiner.com/classic-rock-music-2-in-st-petersburg/ray-shasho
Classic rock music blog http://checkthegs.blogspot.com/ (The Classic Rock Music Reporter)
Classic rock music blog http://www.classicrockhereandnow.com/ (Classic Rock Here and Now)
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"I attended the school of hard knocks and learned to check the Gs."
Ray became a successful entrepreneur operating several retail locations around the Washington, DC Metropolitan area.
Ray was also a radio personality on several popular stations and worked for four of the largest financial institutions in the world.
The avid writer currently lives in Bradenton, Florida, and pens a classic rock music column for Examiner.com. Ray especially enjoys in-depth interviews with notable rock celebrities.
His articles are featured on recording artist's websites worldwide.
-Most recent interviews that Ray has conducted were with Joe Lala(Blues Image,Stephen Stills/Manassas), Eric Burdon(The Animals,War), Jim McCarty(The Yardbirds,Renaissance), Joe Lynn Turner(Rainbow,Deep Purple), Mark Lindsay(Paul Revere & the Raiders), Mark Volman(The Turtles,Flo & Eddie, Frank Zappa),Gregg Rolie(Santana,Journey),Mark Farner(Grand Funk Railroad), Dave Mason(Traffic),Jon Anderson(YES), Ronnie Montrose(Edgar Winter Group,Montrose),Tony Levin(Peter Gabriel,Levin Torn White), Billy Sherwood(Yes,Circa),Tommy James(Shondells),Stanley Sheldon(Tommy Bolin,Peter Frampton), Kim Wilson(The Fabulous Thunderbirds),Todd Rundgren(Utopia), Patrick Simmons(The Doobie Brothers).Barry Winslow(The Royal Guardsmen) and Norman Greenbaum (Spirit in the Sky).
Author websites http://www.rayshasho.com and http://greatnewmemoir.blogspot.com/
Classic rock music column Examiner http://www.examiner.com/classic-rock-music-2-in-st-petersburg/ray-shasho
Classic rock music blog http://checkthegs.blogspot.com/ (The Classic Rock Music Reporter)
Classic rock music blog http://www.classicrockhereandnow.com/ (Classic Rock Here and Now)
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Interview/Review: Janet Robbins ‘Song of the Gypsy Tree’: Mesmerizing and MagnificentIn the world of mundane so-called superstars that repetitively get shoved into our subconscious, it’s truly invigorating to be absorbed by an emerging and untainted virtuoso. She’s Janet Robbins.
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Orlando Calling Festival REVIEW/ INTERVIEW with Doobie Brothers Pat SimmonsREVIEW: The Citrus Bowl in Orlando hosted a (2) day music festival over the weekend labeled Orlando Calling 2011. The event was contrived by Managing Director Melvin Benn of Festival Republic a UK Company distinguished for the Reading and Leeds Festivals.
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INTERVIEW:Barry Livingston Chats with Ray Shasho About ‘The Importance of Being Ernie’Another CLASSIC ROCK MEETS CLASSIC TV Segment. Actor Barry Livingston has played numerous roles during his resilient acting career.
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‘Dangerous Dan’ Toler BENEFIT Headlines Dickey Betts-Bonnie Bramlett- BlackhawkThis coming Saturday and Sunday November 12th and 13th will be “The biggest and best concert this area has seen for a long a time” says Mark Serio guitarist and organizer for the benefit to support ‘Dangerous Dan’ Toler.
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Kim Wilson INTERVIEW: “We Played Straight Blues and We Were Militant About It.”The Fabulous Thunderbirds will be performing a free concert on Cleveland Street just outside the doors of the Capitol Theatre in Clearwater highlighting the Blast Friday festival.
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Review: MONTROSE Masterful and Powerful at Largo Cultural CenterThursday night’s Montrose concert was superlative. The Largo Cultural Center arranged the seating cabaret style and once inside the venue allowed to sit anywhere you pleased. The ambience was intimate without a substandard seat in the house.
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Review: FOGHAT’s Quick Boogie at Jannus Live Rocks the HouseFoghat was in town Saturday night for an expeditious performance at Jannus Live in Saint Petersburg. The show was a last minute announcement so it didn’t get the publicity it deserved.
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Review: Frampton Comes Alive! Incredible Performance for Sold Out Ruth EckerdREVIEW: Prodigious Classic Rock artist Peter Frampton and his top-notch band performed the entire Frampton Comes Alive! masterpiece on Saturday night at Ruth Eckerd Hall in Clearwater. -
INTERVIEW: “If it Hadn’t Been for Mobster Morris Levy There'd Be No Tommy James"I had the unique privilege of speaking with legendary Hitmaker Tommy James of The Shondells recently about his infamous and often intimidating association with Roulette Records and the “Godfather” of the music business Morris Levy. -
INTERVIEW: Billy Sherwood Discusses the Progressive Rock of CIRCA… ‘And so On’CIRCA’s latest release is a powerful musical deliberation constructed by four gifted artists. CIRCA’s YES affiliations have not restricted their creativity and willingness to develop their own sound. -
A Chat with (Chip) Stanley Livingston of ‘My Three Sons’Stanley Livingston is best known as middle son “Chip” Douglas for the momentous TV sitcom “My Three Sons.” The storyline is about a widower (played by veteran actor Fred MacMurray) and the trials and tribulations of everyday life while raising three sons. -
TONY LEVIN INTERVIEW: Levin Torn White NEW RELEASE and REVIEWSeptember 13th will be the official release date for an exciting Progressive Rock collaboration by Tony LEVIN (Bass and Chapman Stick), David TORN (Guitar and Textural Events) and Alan WHITE (from Yes) on drums and percussions. -
Ronnie MONTROSE Interview: "We're Going Out and Tearing it Up!"MONTROSE invades the Largo Cultural Center on Thursday October 20th with ticket prices set at a mere $25.00 in advance and only $30.00 on the day of the show. -
HIPPIEFEST: A Resurgence of the Flower Children and the Music that MatteredRuth Eckerd Hall on Saturday night was a majestic flashback to the heyday of rock and roll. The Flower Power disciples of Peace & Love manifested throughout a sold out Hall. -
Jon Anderson: "I'll Return to YES when They Wake Up" - Interview with Ray ShashoYES starship pilot and spiritual voice of reason Jon Anderson spoke with Ray Shasho in a recent interview. -
Dave Mason is Feelin' Alright in an Interview with Ray ShashoDave Mason headlines Hippiefest 2011 at Ruth Eckerd Hall in Clearwater on Saturday August 27th. Dave will be sharing the stage with an impressive lineup of classic rock hitmakers.
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Grand Funk Railroad's Captain Mark Farner Raps with Ray ShashoHippiefest cruises into Ruth Eckerd Hall in Clearwater on Saturday August 27th with a Groovy stage lineup of Legendary Classic Rock Musicians.
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Santana & Journey Original Lead Singer Gregg Rolie Speaks with Ray ShashoGregg Rolie was the epitome of genius when it came to creating and fronting monumental rock groups. But he also perfected the art of cool as lead singer for the Latin Rock/Jazz Fusion band Santana and the Progressive Rock group Journey.
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The Happy Together Concert at Ruth Eckerd Hall was Far Out, ManRuth Eckerd Hall hosted the Happy Together Tour last night in Clearwater to a near capacity crowd. The evening produced nonstop Top 40 hits from an era when the music mattered.
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George Thorogood and the Destroyers & Queensryche Invade Clearwater This FallIt just keeps getting better at Tampa Bay's hottest venue. Ruth Eckerd Hall has recently announced more great Rock favorites to arrive at the Hall this Fall Season.
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Blondie Panic of Girls Tour Coming to Ruth Eckerd HallBlondie featuring the enticing and voluptuous New Wave Songstress Debbie Harry will be performing for the first time at Ruth Eckerd Hall in Clearwater on Saturday September 24th.
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The Beach Boys Brian Wilson Surfs into ClearwaterThe Beach Boys brilliant Composer, Singer, Musician, Producer and Arranger Brian Wilson will be performing at Ruth Eckerd Hall in Clearwater on Saturday August 6th.
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A July 4th Memory that Entailed Tear Gas, Pandemonium and Lacking Ann-MargretFourth of July's were usually spent downtown working at Dad's corner store on F Street in Washington, DC. It was usually a good retail day and so he'd drag me down with him, if I liked it or not, to wait on customers.
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Joan Jett and the Blackhearts Returning to Tampa/ Eddie Money to Perform in PalmettoJoan Jett and The Blackhearts will be returning on July 13th to The Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Tampa.
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The Turtles Profound & Witty Professor Mark Volman Lectures Ray ShashoAt the age of 44, The Turtles- Mark Volman decided to go back to school. In 1997, he graduated Magna Cum Laude and Valedictorian at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles. While touring and teaching at LMU, he finished his Masters in Fine Arts.
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Mark Lindsay -Paul Revere & the Raiders Charismatic Superstar Speaks with Ray ShashoPaul Revere & the Raiders heroic Lead Singer /Songwriter/Producer - Mark Lindsay has impacted the music world in so many memorable ways. Mark's voice and persona with The Raiders made him a 60's and 70's icon and a mainstay on classic hits radio.
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Rainbow & Deep Purple Vocalist Joe Lynn Turner Chats with Ray ShashoThe ALL STAR ROCK TOUR arrives at Progress Energy Center's Mahaffey Theater this Saturday June 4th in St Petersburg.
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STYX Returning to Ribfest at Vinoy Park in St PetersburgStyx and Tampa based Southern Rockers -The Outlaws have just been announced as headliners for this year's 22nd annual Ribfest event on November 12th at Vinoy Park in St Pete.
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Cheap Trick and the Tampa Bay Lightning Rock the St Pete Times ForumCheap Trick played a remarkable concert after the conclusion of game four of the Lightning- Bruins Eastern Conference Finals on Saturday. Surprisingly, the show was only recently announced on May 19th.
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Yardbirds Exalted Drummer & Songwriter Speaks with Examiner Ray ShashoI spent a delightful Thursday afternoon chatting on Skype with legendary drummer Jim McCarty. McCarty is a gifted songwriter and a brilliant drummer who is best known as a founding member for British Invasion rockers The Yardbirds.
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Jeff Beck Shares a Day in the Life at Ruth Eckerd HallJeff Beck captivated a packed Ruth Eckerd Hall on Friday night with his accustom array of impressive guitar licks and melodious intelligence.
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Kansas and the Little River Band Rock Out at Fun 'n Sun FestThousands gathered to celebrate a day in the sun with Classic Rock & Roll.The atmosphere was definitely laid back. It almost felt like a day at the beach.
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Dave Mason+Mark Farner+Rick Derringer+ Felix Cavaliere+Gary Wright =HippiefestIt certainly feels like classic rock tours go out of their way these days to evade the state of Florida. So when a good tour finally trickles its way towards the Tampa Bay area, its cause for celebration.
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U2 Continues to Sellout Stadiums Despite Music Industry FailuresThe internationally renowned Irish rock band U2 has perpetually been a top draw amongst music enthusiasts since the early 80's.
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KISS Army Largest Social Network on the Planetf there were ever a plan devised to take over the world, I believe it could be implemented and achieved through the KISS Army network. KISS Army is not just a fan club- it's a way of life.
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Eric Burdon -Animals Immortal Songster Speaks with Ray ShashoEric Burdon is legendary for his explosive soulful vocal deliberations in many shapes and forms. As kids we idolized him as a merciless rock and roll superhero who we all wanted to secretly mirror.
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"Giving Hunger the Blues" Block Party Rocks SarasotaThousands of people flocked onto Hillview Street in Sarasota on Sunday afternoon for the 16th Annual "Giving Hunger the Blues" Block Party. The focus of the event was to raise money to feed, nurture and protect the children of the community.
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Kid Rock,ZZ Top and the Beach Boys Are Cruisin' in 2011Classic rock venues have certainly changed these days. Casinos have enticed rock and roll legends into performing for bigger payouts. And then there's classic rock on the high seas.
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KISS Guitarist Ace Frehley Rocks the Forum in TampaAce Frehley astonished the huge Tampa Bay Lightning crowd with his own musical triumphs and songs that he recorded with his old band mates. It was great to see Ace! Kiss will never be the same band without him.
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Joan Jett and the Blackhearts Rock Huge Crowd in TampaThe weather was impeccable, the sound system was perfect, the food was delicious, the crowd ecstatic, and the band was triumphant. It was a flawless late Afternoon/Evening concert at Busch Gardens.
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Johnny Winter Live at the Capitol TheatreJohnny Winter is a rock and roll icon. There are very few musicians who have kept their roots in place without selling out to record companies and advertisers. And his Texas-sized reputation has kept him busy in the studio and on the road since 1969.
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Golden Earring Celebrating 50 Years of Rock and RollGolden Earring is the longest existing rock band in the world, as they were founded in 1961, one year before the Rolling Stones.
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An Unplugged Interview with a Silent -Giant in the Music IndustryLegendary percussionist Joe Lala shares intimate moments of an illustrious rock and roll and acting career- in an exclusive unplugged interview
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Cupid's Arrow Shot Me in the Heart when I Wasn't LookingCupid's arrow found it's way into my heart when I wasn't looking.
