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The Paul Leslie Hour - Helping People Tell Their Stories is a talk show with new episodes every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Some of the most iconic people of all time drop in to chat. Frequent topics include Arts, Entertainment and Culture. read less

#851 - Derek Trucks
15-03-2023
#851 - Derek Trucks
#851 - Derek Trucks The Derek Trucks Interview is featured on The Paul Leslie Hour. Are you here? Yeah? Mmmkay, all right welcome to The Paul Leslie Hour. We’ve got a real quick interview with musical great Derek Trucks, called one of the 100 greatest guitarists of all time. This interview from the archives goes back to 2006, and we’ve been itching to get this out into the world. This interview was recorded on the Derek Trucks Band tour bus prior to one of their concerts at the Georgia Theatre in Athens, Georgia. Derek’s fame was just beginning to grow. Derek Trucks began playing music as a child, and by age 11 was performing for money. Even before his 20th birthday he’d already played with Buddy Guy, Bob Dylan, Stephen Stills, Joe Walsh. He founded the Derek Trucks Band in 1994 which continued on for around 16 years. Derek Trucks officially joined the Allman Brothers Band in 1999, people were really starting to notice. Along with Susan Tedeschi, Derek’s wife, he formed the band Tedeschi Trucks Band in 2010. What the Tedeschi Trucks Band accomplished in the studio and in live performances is beyond impressive. Ahhhh! Oh yeah folks, the Tedeschi Trucks Band is a headlining act in the 2023 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival. Yes, sir. Get your tickets now, ladies and gents - at nojazzfest.com Tedeschi Trucks Band will be performing April 30th. Be there, mmkay? All right, let’s go on that tour bus and hear what transpired in this very quick interview. The Paul Leslie Hour is a talk show dedicated to “Helping People Tell Their Stories.” Some of the most iconic people of all time drop in to chat. Frequent topics include Arts, Entertainment and Culture.
#850 - Oteil Burbridge
13-03-2023
#850 - Oteil Burbridge
#850 - Oteil Burbridge The Oteil Burbridge Interview is featured on The Paul Leslie Hour. Are you here? If you’re here, we’re thrilled, honored and proud to welcome you to another episode of The Paul Leslie Hour. This interview with musician Oteil Burbridge aired on the radio back in the day - ehh around the year 2005. Ever since it’s been sitting around on tape just waiting to get out into the world, and we’re excited about it. Oteil Burbridge is a multi-instrumentalist, most known for his phenomenal bass playing. Oteil has worked with some great acts on stage and in the studio. He’s well known as a member of the Allman Brothers Band from 1997 to 2014. Oteil was also a founding member of Dead & Company, the Tedeschi Trucks Band and the Aquarium Rescue Unit. He’s worked with everyone from Colonel Bruce Hampton to Derek Trucks. When the interview went down with Oteil Burbridge he was performing with his band, Oteil and the Peacemakers. Your host Paul was way into the three albums from Oteil and the Peacemakers and was thrilled to sit down with Oteil. Oh, oh, oh folks! Dead and Company, with today’s guest Oteil Burbridge will be headlining the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival this year. You’re going to want to be there, May 6th. Get your tickets at www.nojazzfest.com Real quick, subscribe to The Paul Leslie Hour on YouTube it’ll help you keep up with more interviews just like this. Now let’s take you to that evening in Athens, Georgia. When Paul sat down for a laidback, heartfelt and at times humorous conversation with Oteil Burbridge. Happy listening, everyone. The Paul Leslie Hour is a talk show dedicated to “Helping People Tell Their Stories.” Some of the most iconic people of all time drop in to chat. Frequent topics include Arts, Entertainment and Culture.
#846 - John Goodwin Fourth Interview
03-03-2023
#846 - John Goodwin Fourth Interview
#846 - John Goodwin Fourth Interview The John Goodwin Fourth Interview is featured on The Paul Leslie Hour. Are you here? Really and truly here? Welcome to The Paul Leslie Hour! Y’know, for most people who have been interviewed by Paul…it’s a one-time deal. It’s like two ships passing in the night. Then there’s John Goodwin. We’re pleased to present his fourth interview. This went down a few years back. John Goodwin is a songwriter, recording artist, spoken word performer, poet and painter.  He writes in all styles, everything from rock to country. Check out his paintings at http://www.goodwinartgallery.com This episode has an added bonus. Yep, we’ll be playing music from his album “The Next Small Thing.” Oh, and John Goodwin also performs a couple of his original songs: unplugged.  “The Next Small Thing” is the seventh John Goodwin studio album, and definitely the most difficult to categorize. In addition to his solo albums, John Goodwin has written songs recorded by Michael McDonald, Jeff Bridges, Brad Paisley, Rita Coolidge, Sebastian Bach and many more. Just a quick announcement: The Paul Leslie Hour is made possible by listeners and viewers just like you. Go here and throw something in the tip jar. We thank you. You know what’s coming next right? On with the show! The Paul Leslie Hour is a talk show dedicated to “Helping People Tell Their Stories.” Some of the most iconic people of all time drop in to chat. Frequent topics include Arts, Entertainment and Culture.
#839 - Michael Utley Returns
15-02-2023
#839 - Michael Utley Returns
#839 - Michael Utley Returns The Michael Utley Returns Interview on The Paul Leslie Hour. Are you here? What do you say we get this rolling? Oh, as the announcer I should tell you that this is The Paul Leslie Hour. It’s an interview show. Been going for 19 years. If it’s your first time: welcome. Thank you for tuning in. So, this is a very brief interview. It’s an impromptu episode with returning guest Michael Utley. Michael Utley has been the musical director and keyboardist with Jimmy Buffett and the Coral Reefer Band since 1973. He’s far too humble to admit this, but he’s an authority on Jimmy Buffett. He played on every single album since A White Sport Coat and a Pink Crustacean. Mr. Utley also happens to be an incredibly nice man. That’s just the way it is. So, it can be a strange thing that reunites people. In this case, Utley called Paul to comment about the country song “When the Wild Life Betrays Me,” that he co-wrote with Jimmy Buffett and Will Jennings. It appeared on Buffett’s 1984 album “Riddles in the Sand.” Utley was just about to do a sound check. You see, the evening of this interview he was just about to take the stage with Jimmy and the band in Key West, Florida. They talk about that and a little more. We’re really working on growing the Paul Leslie YouTube channel. Please subscribe for more exclusive content like this. Yes, folks. It’s free and quick. And we thank you. Let’s get right into it with a masterful musician, Mr. Michael Utley. The Paul Leslie Hour is a talk show dedicated to “Helping People Tell Their Stories.” Some of the most iconic people of all time drop in to chat. Frequent topics include Arts, Entertainment and Culture.
#838 - Marshall Chapman - Third Interview
13-02-2023
#838 - Marshall Chapman - Third Interview
#838 - Marshall Chapman - Third Interview Marshall Chapman Third Interview is featured on The Paul Leslie Hour. Are you here? Oh! Now, where are you? Some of you are in Key West, no doubt about it. Some of you are … somewhere else. Wherever you are, welcome to The Paul Leslie Hour. We’ve got a really quick somewhat impromptu interview with singer-songwriter, author, actor and spoken word artist Marshall Chapman. Now, this is the third interview on this show with Marshall Chapman. Paul called her up to talk about her time with Jimmy Buffett. The catalyst was the somewhat obscure, but brilliant song she co-wrote “Beyond the End,” from Buffett’s album Last Mango in Paris. They didn’t waste any time getting into the question and answer. You’re going to love this casual talk with Miz Marshall. Check out her website would you? It’s tallgirl.com Oh and please keep in mind folks, The Paul Leslie Hour is made possible by viewers and listeners like you. Just go here. And we thank you for being a patron of stories and the spoken word. Okay, let’s listen together. If you wonder what they talked about, you’re about to find out. The Paul Leslie Hour is a talk show dedicated to “Helping People Tell Their Stories.” Some of the most iconic people of all time drop in to chat. Frequent topics include Arts, Entertainment and Culture. Support The Paul Leslie Hour by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/the-paul-leslie-hour
#837 - Baayork Lee
10-02-2023
#837 - Baayork Lee
#837 - Baayork Lee The Baayork Lee Interview is featured on The Paul Leslie Hour. Are you here? I mean, really here? Like are you with us. I see Paul motioning for me to get on with it. Alright, alright. Just trying to welcome the listeners to The Paul Leslie Hour. Sheesh. We are proud to present an interview form the archives with a real star of theater. Baayork Lee has lived a life in the performing arts that many could only dream of.  Born in New York City’s Chinatown, Baayork has performed as a singer, dancer and actress.  Behind the scenes she has worn the hats of choreographer and theatre director. Baayork Lee made her debut as a dancer on Broadway at the age of five in the 1951 production of The King and I.  She met the legendary dancer Michael Bennett at the High School for Performing Arts.  Her creative relationship with Michael Bennett endured throughout his life. In 1975, Baayork Lee was invited by Michael Bennett to participate in the workshops which resulted in the famed musical A Chorus Line, with music by Marvin Hamlisch, lyrics by Edward Kleban and Book by James Kirkwood and Nicholas Dante.  The original Broadway production ran for 6,137 performances.  The role of “Connie Wong” was based on Baayork Lee. Baayork Lee has been one of the loudest voices in the enduring legacy of Michael Bennett’s work.  With encouragement from Michael Bennett, Baayork Lee turned to choreography.  She has directed many national and international theatrical companies.  Ever active, Baayork Lee serves on the Board of Directors of the National Asian Arts Project (NAAP).  Not long ago, Baayork Lee choreographed a performance of OLIVER! at the Pershing Square Signature Center. In celebration of the performances, Baayork Lee talked with Paul. You’re about to hear this very spirited conversation and we hope you can find her enthusiasm as inspiring as we do. Paul’s trying to get my attention. Hold on a sec. Oh! Right. Oh yeah, we had 75 new subscribers to The Paul Leslie Hour YouTube channel. Right. Thank you all. So please people, if you have it in your heart, subscribe to the channel to keep plugged in with all of our videos. We thank you. Okay, it’s the Baaylork Lee interview. Let’s listen together. The Paul Leslie Hour is a talk show dedicated to “Helping People Tell Their Stories.” Some of the most iconic people of all time drop in to chat. Frequent topics include Arts, Entertainment and Culture.
#835 - John Goodwin - Third Interview
06-02-2023
#835 - John Goodwin - Third Interview
#835 - John Goodwin - Third Interview The John Goodwin Third Interview is featured on The Paul Leslie Hour. Are you here? Believe it or not, I already knew you were here. Believe me, I knew you had tuned in to The Paul Leslie Hour. Would you believe Paul took a little four day trip to Nashville, Tennessee. You better believe it. One of the activities Paul found himself enjoying was having a burger and fries at Brown’s Diner. He said it was exceptional, maybe even unbelievable. One of the highlights of the trip was to spend time with the clever, very witty John Goodwin. It made Paul recall this archival interview recorded telephonically many years back. John Goodwin is really an incredible singer-songwriter. At the time of the interview, he had released his album entitled “Goodwin.” That unbelievable record featured a new direction for John with solo acoustic performances and duets with Jessica Andrews, Michael McDonald and Jeff Bridges. John Goodwin is also a visual artist–a painter and photographer. Please check out goodwinartgallery.com to see some of his work. Another interesting fact about John. His songs have been featured in several major motion pictures including Crazy Heart, Surf’s Up, The Amateurs, and Tideland. We’d be so honored and pleased if you’d subscribe to Paul Leslie’s YouTube channel. We’re really trying to push the channel as it helps us in our pursuit of our mission. What mission is that? Helping people tell their stories. Please believe in us and subscribe. Okay, let’s hear this third interview with John Goodwin from the archives. It’s got that kind of “telephone” sound to it, but you’ll be able to understand. Transcript is on the website for your convenience and reading pleasure. I believe it’s time to start this one. The Paul Leslie Hour is a talk show dedicated to “Helping People Tell Their Stories.” Some of the most iconic people of all time drop in to chat. Frequent topics include Arts, Entertainment and Culture.