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Back Stage Pass with Steve Ryan

Steve Ryan
The Zombies
Belouis Some
EMF
John Ondrasik
The Cranberries
Wang Chung
Switchfoot
Sophie B. Hawkins
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The Rasmus
Des Rocs
Kula Shaker
Save Ferris
Suzi Quatro
Five For Fighting
Russ Ballard
Led Zeppelin
The Pineapple Thief
The Weather Girls
Beyonce

Steve Ryan is a former Radio DJ and Music Director, as well as a Promotion Manager for major record labels and spent 18 years in Media Management. Join Steve as he interviews some of your favorite artists. For questions, comments or to book an interview, email, steveryan.songoftheday@gmail.com

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Back Stage Pass with Steve Ryan Ep. #84 Frank DiMino- Angel. Talking about the last Angel Tour, the songs, Ain't Gonna Eat Out My Heart Anymore, Tower, Long Time, Pressure Point, Feelings, LA Lady, 1975, Seduce Me Tonight and more. #frankdimino #ange... more

Back Stage Pass with Steve Ryan Ep. #83 James Bartholomew and Tyler Arrowsmith- Jayler. Talking about the new album, tour and the songs, Down Below, Need Your Love, Riverboat Queen, Take me Home, I'll Meet You There and more. #Jayler

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Back Stage Pass with Steve Ryan Ep. #82 Bruce Soord- The Pineapple Thief. Talking about his new solo album, the new tours and the songs, The Final Thing on My Mind, In Exile, Pillars, Nestle In, Meet Me on the Downs, Nothing at Best, So We Row, A Tho... more

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Back Stage Pass with Steve Ryan Ep. #81 Martha Wash- Talking about her work with The Weather Girls, C+C Music Factory, Black Box, Sylvester and more. The songs It's Raining Men, Do You Wanna Funk, You Make Me Feel (Mighty Real), Gonna Make You Sweat ... more

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Back Stage Pass with Steve Ryan Ep. #80 Suzi Quatro. Talking about the new album, Freedom. And the songs, Freedom, Stumblin' In, Face to Face, Can the Can, The Devil in Me, The Race is On, Your Mama Won't Like Me, I Bit Off More Than I Could Chew, Fe... more

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Back Stage Pass with Steve Ryan Ep. #79- John Ondrasik- Five for Fighting. Talking about the new tours and the songs, Superman (It's Not Easy), 100 Years, Easy Tonight, World, Chances and more. #fiveforfighting

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Back Stage Pass with Steve Ryan Ep. #78 Russ Ballard- Argent. Talking about being in Argent and all the hits he's written. The songs, Hold Your Head Up, On the Rebound, God Gave Rock N Roll to You, You Can Do Magic, Liar, Winning, I know There's Some... more

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Back Stage Pass with Steve Ryan Ep. #77 Fergal Lawler- The Cranberries. Talking about the new albums, band history and the songs Zombie, Linger, Free to Decide, Dreams, Ode to my Family, Salvation, When You're Gone and more. #thecranberries

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Bruce Soord
Frontman of The Pineapple Thief, solo artist
The Pineapple Thief
Episode: Ep. #82 Bruce Soord- The Pineapple Thief
Martha Wash
Singer and former lead vocalist for The Weather Girls and a prominent dance/pop artist
Episode: Ep. #81 Martha Wash- The Weather Girls, C+C Music Factory, Black Box and more.
Suzi Quatro
Rock musician and author
Solo artist, collaborator with Alice Cooper
Episode: Ep. #80 Suzi Quatro 3
John Ondrasik
Singer-songwriter, Five for Fighting
Five for Fighting
Episode: Ep. #79- John Ondrasik- Five for Fighting
Russ Ballard
Musician, songwriter, and former Argent member
Episode: Ep. #78 Russ Ballard- Argent
Fergal Lawler
Drummer of The Cranberries
The Cranberries
Episode: Ep. #77 Fergal Lawler- The Cranberries
Glen Phillips
Musician, Glen Phillips of Toad The Wet Sprocket
Toad The Wet Sprocket
Episode: Ep. #76 Glen Phillips- Toad The Wet Sprocket
Colin Blunstone
Singer of The Zombies, solo artist
The Zombies / Solo artist
Episode: Ep. 75 Colin Blunstone- The Zombies
Ian Dench
Member of EMF, songwriter and artist
EMF
Episode: Ep. 74 Ian Dench- EMF

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Ep. #68 Tim Foreman- Switchfoot
Q: How does Tim view Switchfoot's evolution from garage beginnings to mainstream success?
Tim describes the path from garage bands to major-label experiences, emphasizing that defining success on their own terms has mattered more than chasing conventional milestones, and that the band's core focus remains making meaningful, question-raising music.
Ep. #68 Tim Foreman- Switchfoot
Q: What sparked the idea for Tim's solo project Bango Chico?
Tim explains that the solo project grew from a long-standing curiosity and a desire to explore music in a fun, personal way, eventually spilling out over a year while writing on tour and in the studio.
Ep. #63 Michael Armstrong
Q: How do you balance writing for yourself versus songs you write for others?
It's a feeling-based decision. Some songs obviously feel like they should stay with me, while others work better as pieces for other artists. The process intensified during lockdown, revealing which songs fit other voices and which resonated personally enough to keep.
Ep. #63 Michael Armstrong
Q: Michael, explain to me One Plus One featuring Michael Armstrong. What's the idea and how did it start?
The concept arose from Warren Bennett and me writing songs that weren't for us alone, aiming to pair writers with different vocalists. We started featuring a singer on a track, and Michael Armstrong became the first in that series, with a plan to bring in other artists like Cliff Richard or Kylie Minogue in future collaborations.
Ep. #66 Jimmy Fortune- The Statler Brothers
Q: What's the best way for people to follow and keep up with what's going on with you, your books, and your shows?
Fortune directs listeners to jimmyfortune.com and Gaither/Sun Music channels, noting his wife handles many organizational tasks and manages road work, publishing, and tour logistics.

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This show consistently centers on in-depth conversations with musicians across genres and eras, from legendary rock icons to contemporary artists. Episodes frequently explore creative process, recording approaches, touring experiences, and the evolving music landscape, often pairing personal anecdotes with behind-the-scenes details about songwriting, collaboration, and performance. A distinctive thread is the emphasis on authentic, live-in-studio dynamics and the human stories behind enduring songs and careers, which can offer listeners practical takeaways for branding, production, and artist development. The guest roster tends to skew toward seasoned performers and industry veterans, yielding rich storytelling and actionable insights for a... more

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4. John Ondrasik
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6. Fergal Lawler
7. Glen Phillips
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