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Front Row Podcast
Front Row - The SOPAC Podcast
Front Row – The SOPAC Podcast
Sponsored by WSOU
Front Row offers an inside perspective on artists appearing at SOPAC. Artists discuss their upcoming show at SOPAC and what patrons can expect to experience. A new issue will be released each month. SOPAC is proud to partner with WSOU at Seton Hall University to host Front Row.
About WSOU
WSOU 89.5 FM is the student-run, award-winning radio station of Seton Hall University. In addition to its active rock programming, WSOU is also broadcasts Seton Hall athletics, religious, public affairs and ethnic programming. Broadcasting since 1948, WSOU reaches all five boroughs of New York City and much of northern and central of New Jersey. WSOU streams its audio via wsou.net and iHeartRadio.
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ISSUE #16: Ben Taylor
Ben Taylor
As the child of James Taylor and Carly Simon, Ben Taylor was born into a musical world with much promise. His latest release Listening flawlessly fuses the sounds and styles of folk, pop, soul, urban, reggae and country. Ben Taylor performs at SOPAC on
Saturday, February 23rd at 8pm.
This interview was conducted by WSOU Radio’s Cara Scalcione-Hahn, a junior at Seton Hall University where she majors in broadcasting. Cara is a DJ and assistant program director at 89.5 FM WSOU. She is a Jersey City native now living in South Orange.
ISSUE #15: Carla Cook
Carla Cook
Jazz singer and songwriter Carla Cook speaks with WSOU's Cara Scalicione-Hahn about her musical career, musical influences and upcoming performance with The Juilliard Jazz Ensemble on
Sunday, December 9th at 3pm.
This interview was conducted by WSOU Radio’s Cara Scalcione-Hahn, a junior at Seton Hall University where she majors in broadcasting. Cara is a DJ and assistant program director at 89.5 FM WSOU. She is a Jersey City native now living in South Orange.
ISSUE #14: STEPHANIE MILLS
STEPHANIE MILLS
Grammy Award Winner Stephanie Mills talks with WSOU Radio’s Stephen Stracquatanio about her upcoming performance at SOPAC on
Friday, November 9th at 8pm.
This interview was conducted by WSOU Radio’s Stephen Stracquatanio, a graduate student working towards his masters in athletic training at Seton Hall University. He hopes to obtain his doctorate in physical therapy. He enjoys health and fitness and music, as well as the creative and performing arts.
ISSUE #13: NORBERT LEO BUTZ
NORBERT LEO BUTZ
Two-time Tony Award Winner Norbert Leo Butz talks with WSOU Radio’s Cara Scalcione-Hahnper about his upcoming performance at SOPAC on
Saturday, October 13th at 8pm.
This interview was conducted by WSOU Radio’s Cara Scalcione-Hahn, a junior at Seton Hall University where she majors in broadcasting. Cara is a DJ and assistant program director at 89.5 FM WSOU. She is a Jersey City native now living in South Orange.
ISSUE #12: PAM TILLIS
PAM TILLIS (PART ONE)
Multiple Grammy and Country Music Award winner Pam Tillis comes to SOPAC for an intimate, electric and heartfelt performance on Saturday, March 10th at 8pm.
PAM TILLIS (PART TWO)
Pam Tillis continues her conversation with Teisha Bader, discussing how she established her own identity while being the daughter of Mel Tillis, performing with other legendary musicians, and what fans can expect to see from her concert at SOPAC on March 10.
ISSUE #11: JANE MONHEIT
JANE MONHEIT
An extraordinarily gifted jazz vocalist whose sincere and romantic interpretations of exceptional songs, Jane Monheit is a fan favorite in both the jazz and cabaret worlds. Monheit has garnered numerous accolades in the past decade. Her first album, Never Never Land, was voted top debut recording by the Jazz Journalist's Association and stayed on the Billboard Jazz chart for over a year. Subsequent albums have charted high and yielded Grammy nominations. Don’t miss Jane Monheit’s performance at SOPAC on Friday, February 10.
ISSUE #10: VIRGINIA JOHNSON, ARTISTIC DIRECTOR OF DANCE THEATRE OF HARLEM
VIRGINIA JOHNSON, ARTISTIC DIRECTOR OF
DANCE THEATRE OF HARLEM
Dance Theatre of Harlem Ensemble returns to SOPAC for a third consecutive season on Sunday, November 20. Virginia Johnson, Artistic Director of the acclaimed dance school and company, speaks with Teisha Bader about the history and future of Dance Theatre of Harlem, as well as the Ensemble’s upcoming performance at SOPAC.
ISSUE #9: BEN VEREEN
BEN VEREEN
A Tony Award winner for his role in Pippin, Ben Vereen brings his acclaimed show Steppin’ Out with Ben Vereen to SOPAC on Saturday, October 22. Vereen has also appeared on Broadway in Wicked, Fosse, Chicago, Jesus Christ Superstar, Hair and I'm Not Rappaport. He has appeared in numerous television shows, including the Emmy Awarding-winning television mini-series "Roots." A musical autobiography of Vereen’s life in showbiz, Steppin’ Out highlights his stage career, American Standards, and tributes to his favorite entertainers.
ISSUE #8: CHRISTIAN HOFF OF THE MIDTOWN MEN
CHRISTIAN HOFF (PART ONE)
Tony Award winner and South Orange resident Christian Hoff sits down with Teisha Bader to discuss his celebrated career, as well as reuniting with his fellow stars from the original cast of Broadway’s "Jersey Boys" to perform as The Midtown Men. On Saturday, June 4, The Midtown Men perform at the SOPAC 2011 Spring Gala.
CHRISTIAN HOFF (PART TWO)
Christian Hoff continues his conversation with Teisha Bader, discussing his first acting gigs—voice of Richie Rich, working with Shirley MacLaine—and what audiences can expect to see from The Midtown Men at the SOPAC 2011 Spring Gala.
ISSUE #7: SANDY RUSTIN
SANDY RUSTIN
Playwright and Co-Artistic Director of Midtown Direct Rep, Sandy Rustin talks to Teisha Bader about the premiere of RATED P—a new sketch musical comedy exploring the wonders and lunacy of parenthood. RATED P runs for four performances at SOPAC from May 5-8.
ISSUE #6: BILL CHARLAP & RENEE ROSNES
BILL CHARLAP & RENEE ROSNES
Bill Charlap and Renee Rosnes, two of the premiere pianists in jazz, and also husband and wife, speak with Tesha Bader about their first collaborative album, Double Portrait and their upcoming performance at SOPAC. See Bill Charlap & Renee Rosnes at SOPAC on Saturday, April 16th at 8pm.
ISSUE #5: JIL AIGROT
JIL AIGROT
French vocalist Jil Aigrot masterfully breathes new life into the cherished classics of her native country in a new program, including the songs of Édith Piaf, Jacques Brel, and Charles Aznavour. Her interpretations of the work of Edith Piaf as the singing voice in the acclaimed movie La Vie En Rose and on the concert stage have resulted in worldwide acclaim. See Jil Aigrot in Concert at SOPAC on Friday, March 25th at 8pm.
ISSUE #4: RICHARD MARX
RICHARD MARX (PART ONE)
Grammy Award winner Richard Marx talks with Teisha Bader about how his career started, how he received an unexpected phone call from Lionel Richie, and working with Kenny Rogers. See Richard Marx and Matt Scannell at SOPAC on Friday, February 11th at 8pm.
RICHARD MARX (PART TWO)
Richard Marx continues his conversation with Teisha Bader, discussing the inspiration for ‘Right Here Waiting for You,’ and what fans can expect to see at his upcoming performance at SOPAC with Matt Scannell of Vertical Horizon.
ISSUE #3: RAUL MIDON
RAUL MIDON
Raul Midon talks about his career--how it started, chances taken, and highlights--and his upcoming performance at SOPAC with Teisha Bader . See Raul Midon at SOPAC on Sunday, January 16th at 7pm.
Listen to Front Row Interview with Raul Midon
ISSUE #2: LUCY KAPLANSKY
LUCY KAPLANSKY
Lucy Kaplansky talks to Teisha Bader about her career as a folk artist, and her new collaborative project with John Gorka and Eliza Gilkyson, Red Horse. Don't miss Red Horse at SOPAC on Sunday, December 5th at 7pm.
ISSUE #1: MAX WEINBERG
MAX WEINBERG (PART ONE)
Max Weinberg speaks with Teisha Bader about growing up in South Orange and Maplewood, attending Columbia High School and Seton Hall University, auditioning for Bruce Springsteen and how he met Conan O'Brien.
MAX WEINBERG (PART TWO)
Max Weinberg continues his conversation with Teisha Bader, providing insight into the creation of his new big band and what SOPAC patrons can expect to hear from the Max Weinberg Big Band on Saturday, November 6 at 4 & 8pm.
About Teisha Bader
Born and raised in New Rochelle, NY, Teisha Bader received a bachelor of fine arts from NYU in drama. She later spent several years living in Israel which is where she first got into radio. She is thrilled to be able to incorporate her love of theater into Front Row – The SOPAC Podcast.