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**The Paul Leslie Hour**

For 22 years, The Paul Leslie Hour has been about one thing: helping people tell their stories. From legends of arts and entertainment to today’s cultural voices, Paul Leslie brings conversations you won’t hear anywhere else. New episodes every week.

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#853 - Henry Kapono Mar 20, 2023

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#853 - Henry Kapono

Henry Kapono is a special guest on The Paul Leslie Hour.

Are you here? Oh! Aloha. It’s The Paul Leslie Hour, a show that’s helping people tell their stories for 19 years and counting!

On this episode we’re joined by multi-Grammy nominated singer & songwriter Henry Kapono. Henry is pure Hawaiian. “Kapono” is the Hawaiian word for righteous. As you’re about to see, he’s a most righteous guy.

Born and raised in Kapahulu, (that’s a town just outside of Waikiki) Henry Kapono and his tunes are full of positive energy and the aloha spirit.

You may know Henry Kapono’s song “Duke’s on Sunday,” inspired by Duke’s: the beachfront destination and restaurant in Waikiki. Ya know, Jimmy Buffett liked that song so much, he recorded his own version. Yeahhh…

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And now, it’s our pleasure that The Paul Leslie Hour presents Henry Kapono!

#852 - Jaimoe Mar 17, 2023

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#852 - Jaimoe

The Jaimoe Interview is featured on The Paul Leslie Hour.

Are you here? Ever notice that if you say “are you here” backwards, it’s “Here you are”? And here you are listening to another episode of The Paul Leslie Hour. Welcome to here.

This interview with Jaimoe comes from our archives and we can’t wait to present it to you.

Jaimoe is a legendary drummer, percussionist and founding member of the Allman Brothers Band. Jaimoe began drumming at a very early age and joined Otis Redding’s touring band as a young man. He followed this with a stint with the legendary duo Sam & Dave.

Jaimoe continued to tour with the Allman Brothers Band until their very last show. Our guest is still active to this day with his own band, Jaimoe’s Jasssz Band. In 2012 they released their debut studio album “Renaissance Man.” Worth listening to folks! Whoah.

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Now let’s listen to that interview, when Jaimoe called into the show. Let’s hear that call.

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.

#851 - Derek Trucks Mar 15, 2023

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#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.

#850 - Oteil Burbridge Mar 13, 2023

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#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

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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.

#849 - Thom Tollerson Mar 10, 2023

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#849 - Thom Tollerson

The Thom Tollerson Interview is featured on The Paul Leslie Hour.

Are you here? I know that if you just heard that question, it’s really not possible for you to be anywhere, but here.

So what do we got for ya today? It’s an interview from the archives with Thom Tollerson.

The Kindred Spirit was a folk trio featuring Thom Tollerson, Phil Rolleston and Deborah McColl. Thom Tollerson is a very musical man. In addition to being a music teacher, guitarist, vocalist and songwriter, Thom Tollerson also operates the 106 West live music venue and music school which is where this interview was recorded. And by the way, that’s at 106 West Athens St. in historic Winder, Georgia.

This interview was recorded to document the 40th anniversary reunion concert of The Kindred Spirit folk trio.

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It’s the right thing to do. Let’s play the interview with Thom Tollerson.

#848 - Deborah McColl Mar 08, 2023

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#848 - Deborah McColl

The Deborah McColl Interview is featured on The Paul Leslie Hour.

Are? Are You? Are You Here? Thank you for joining The Paul Leslie Hour for another episode.

What’s in store for you this time around? It’s an interview from the archives with Miss Deborah McColl.

The Kindred Spirit was a folk trio featuring Deborah McColl, Thom Tollerson and Phil Rolleston. Deborah McColl today is a Psychotherapist. She is also a singer-songwriter and guitarist. Many people know McColl as the original “Reeferette.” Meaning? Deborah McColl was the first backup vocalist for Jimmy Buffett’s Coral Reefer Band from 1978-1981 and appeared on 5 of his albums and co-wrote two of his songs.

As a recording artist she released her solo album “Naked in the Garden.” This interview with Deborah McColl was recorded the night before the 40th anniversary reunion concert of The Kindred Spirit folk trio.

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I think I speak for everyone when I say that it’s time we all listen to the Deborah McColl interview.

#847 - Phil Rolleston Mar 06, 2023

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#847 - Phil Rolleston

The Phil Rolleston Interview is featured on The Paul Leslie Hour.

Are you here? It sure seems like you are. Yep, you’re here listening to The Paul Leslie Hour. What do we have for you? It’s an interview from the archives with folkie Phil Rolleston.

The Kindred Spirit was a folk trio featuring Phil Rolleston, Thom Tollerson and Deborah McColl. In 1968, a recording was made of one of their live concert, using one microphone. In 2008, the tape of that recording was resurrected and the audio cleaned up. It was that recording that provided the inspiration for the band to have a reunion 40 years later.

The three members of the trio were interviewed by Paul E. Leslie the night before their reunion concert. Phil Rolleston was the first to be interviewed. You’re about to hear the recording of that interview.

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I think the best move now is that we all listen to the Phil Rolleston interview.

#846 - John Goodwin Fourth Interview Mar 03, 2023

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#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.

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You know what’s coming next right? On with the show!

#845 - Dickey Lee Mar 01, 2023

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#845 - Dickey Lee

Dickey Lee is a special guest on The Paul Leslie Hour!

Are you here? Ya know, here on The Paul Leslie Hour, we divide all people into two groups. The “here” and the “not here.” If you’re here, welcome to the episode!

We’ve got an on-camera interview with a bona fide legend in the world of song! Singer, songwriter, performing and recording artist Dickey Lee sits down to talk with your host Paul Leslie. This interview went down in Dickey’s Tennessee home.

Now, Dickey Lee is an inductee of the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame. He’s written some great songs, and everybody knows “She Thinks I Still Care,” the #1 hit for George Jones. As a recording artist himself, Dickey Lee has had nearly 30 songs on the chart.

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Oh! Oh! Thank you to the supremely talented Amanda Colleen Williams for making this interview with Dickey Lee possible.

Who’s ready to hear from Dickey Lee now? Roll it!

#844 - Karrin Allyson Feb 27, 2023

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#844 - Karrin Allyson

The Karrin Allyson Interview is featured on The Paul Leslie Hour.

Are you here? We need you to be here! We want you to be here, listening to The Paul Leslie Hour. We want to welcome you to the show! We need to welcome you to the show!

We have a really quick interview from the archives. Paul was speaking with singer and recording artist Karrin Allyson. She’s a multiple Grammy-nominee.

So what you’re about to hear is jazz vocalist Karrin Allyson talking with interviewer Paul Leslie about her album "Many a New Day: Karrin Allyson Sings Rodgers and Hammerstein.” On that record she interpreted songs ranging from ‘Oh, What a Beautiful Morning’ to ‘Happy Talk’ to ‘I Cain’t Say No’…

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