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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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#303 - Michael Nesmith Sep 13, 2019

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303 - Michael Nesmith

Michael Nesmith or as many call him "Nez," is a singer, songwriter, producer, recording artist, entertainer, director, author and actor. In addition to his work with the rock band The Monkees, Michael Nesmith has recorded and released more than a dozen studio and live albums. His songs have been sung by some of the greatest singers of all time from Linda Ronstadt to Andy Williams.

Michael Nesmith and the First National Band will be performing some concerts in California. First on October 2, 2019 at the Lobero Theatre in Santa Barbara, the next night October 3, 2019 it's a show at Largo at the Coronet in Los Angeles. Then a concert at the Fremont Theater in San Luis Obispo, California on October 5, 2019. The fortunate already have tickets, visit videoranch3d.com for more information.

Until then, enjoy a philosophical, but warm Nez. He's here on The Paul Leslie Hour and we couldn't be more thrilled!

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E302 #302 - Livingston Taylor Returns Sep 11, 2019

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302 - Livingston Taylor Returns

It's his long awaited second appearance on The Paul Leslie Hour! Livingston Taylor is a man who has had a more than 50 year long career since he picked up the guitar at 13 years old. A singer, songwriter, guitarist, pianist, performer, recording artist and teacher. In addition to performing his own material, he's interpreted everyone from his contemporaries to standards from the Great American Songbook. Livingston Taylor has shared the stage with Joni Mitchell, Jimmy Buffett, Linda Ronstadt and his sister and brothers who are all musicians. Taylor is also an author, he wrote the renowned book "Stage Performance." Recently he's released a box set called LIVe - 50 Years of Livingston Taylor Live." It's a retrospective look of his live recordings from the past 50 years.

It's with extreme excitement, thrill and wonder that we present the second Livingston Taylor interview! It's on The Paul Leslie Hour and you're invited.

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E301 #301 - Benjamin Ryan Williams Sep 09, 2019

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301 - Benjamin Ryan Williams

Benjamin Ryan Williams a.k.a. B.E.N. - Bass Every Night, or it could be "Blue Evening Numbness" the title of one his albums. Ben is a friend of The Paul Leslie Hour going back for years now! A very lovable soul, he describes himself as an ambient / folk instrumentalist. Ben has always been synonymous with the bass. A session recording artist, composer, performer and entertainer. He has been playing bass and recording with the Indigo Girls since 2012.

Only on The Paul Leslie Hour! It's an in-studio visit with live musical performances by bassist, poet and recording artist Benjamin Ryan Williams!

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E300 #300 - Robert Earl Keen Sep 06, 2019

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300 - Robert Earl Keen

Ladies and gentlemen, it's the 300th episode of The Paul Leslie Hour! It's with great excitement and honor we present the Robert Earl Keen interview. Keen has been called one of the foremost voices in the world of Americana music. A singer, songwriter, prolific recording artist and renowned live entertainer who has performed thousands of concerts nationwide. As a songwriter he mostly writes solo, but has also written with some of the greatest writers from Lyle Lovett, Fred Koller to Dean Dillon. Some great artists have performed and/or recorded his songs from George Strait, Nanci Griffith and Lyle Lovett to groups like the Dixie Chicks and the Highwaymen. Keen also hosts a podcast entitled "Americana Podcast: The 51st State."

Robert Earl Keen was called "an Americana Cult Hero" in Rolling Stone magazine. He is a masterful storyteller. Listen to a casual, but frank icon. REK is right here on The Paul Leslie Hour. Let us know what you think!

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.

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#299 - Royal Wade Kimes Sep 04, 2019

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299 - Royal Wade Kimes

You may have met an outlaw in your life, but our special guest Royal Wade Kimes is the Gentleman Outlaw. He is a singer, songwriter, performing and recording artist. He’s had over 150 songs published. Some of the greatest singers of our time have interpreted the songs of Royal Wade Kimes from the contemporary like Garth Brooks to some of the all time greats like Gene Watson.

As a recording artist he’s released 15 CDs he’s been recognized by such publications as Billboard calling him a “talented songwriter” and “country to the core.”

He’s also a prolific author, so far he’s had 8 novels with talk of a 9th in the future. He is an actor, he teaches songwriting seminars, he’s a horseman, and needless to say a very determined individual. It is a pleasure and honor to have an exclusive interview with him here on The Paul Leslie Hour.

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.

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#298 - David Becker Sep 02, 2019

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298 - David Becker

Guitarist, composer and produced David Becker is one of the most unique voices in modern jazz. As the bandleader of the David Becker Tribune, he has toured around the world and has shared the stage with everyone from Chick Corea to Miles Davis. His latest album entitled "For John" is a tribute album for guitarist John Abercrombie recorded with Brad Rabuchin who was the last guitarist for Ray Charles.

Prior to a European tour, he joined on The Paul Leslie Hour as an in-studio guest. Along with an in-depth interview, he performed a selection of his songs. It's a listening treat.

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#297 - Davi Crimmins Aug 30, 2019

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297 - Davi Crimmins

A very popular movie had a character who said "personality goes a long way." Personality is important and this radio co-host and assistant producer at "The Bert Show" Davi Crimmins has it in spades. She likes to call herself a "Radio Muppet." Aside from being a radio personality, she's a comedian, live performer and emcee.

This archival interview was recorded on the street of Atlanta in May of 2011. Her name was Davi Masi then and she married the man mentioned in this interview. It's a pleasure to bring this interview to your attention. It's right here on The Paul Leslie Hour.

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#296 - Jim McBride Aug 28, 2019

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296 - Jim McBride

At songwriting, Jim McBride is a master and has the string of hits to prove it. Yet, the Alabama born McBride remains a very humble and down to earth man. At one point he worked for the Post Office, but his passion pushed him to what he loved most. The world of music has benefited greatly from his decision. It was in 1980 that the legendary Conway Twitty recorded McBride's song "A Bridge That Just Won't Burn" that he cowrote with Roger Murrah. It was his first #1 hit. This pushed Jim McBride to move to Nashville. Johnny Lee and Waylon Jennings also went on to have hits with Jim McBride songs. He met Alan Jackson and the two hit it off and wrote songs together. Their #1 hit songs including "Chasing that Neon Rainbow" and the pair's most successful song "Chattahoochee" helped propel Jackson as a country music superstar. The greatest singers of all time from Willie Nelson, Johnny Cash, George Jones, Brenda Lee, Jerry Lee Lewis, Reba McEntire and Crystal Gayle have all chosen to record his one of a kind songs. In 2017 Jim McBride was inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame. It's a real thrill to have him join us here on The Paul Leslie Hour.

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#295 - Joseph Duke Aug 26, 2019

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295 - Joseph Duke

You're going to meet Joseph Duke. He's an entrepreneur, programmer, technologist, and sometimes a writer. Duke is founder and CEO of Red Rook, Inc. He has been featured in such publications as FORBES magazine. His company Red Rook is an innovator in integration technology. In this interview, we dig beneath the surface and meet a man steadfast on a journey that began many years ago. It's an in-studio interview with the one and only Joe! It's all right here on The Paul Leslie Hour.

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#294 - John Frinzi Aug 23, 2019

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294 - John Frinzi

Singer and songwriter John Frinzi makes his home in Florida although his story starts in New Jersey. A recording artist and a prolific performer, he writes some very captivating songs and is proficient on both guitar and piano. His vocal stylings can have a folk element and at times a bit jazzy. Frinzi has collaborated with hit Nashville songwriter Aaron Scherz, but has also written songs with novelist Tom Corcoran. As a performer he has shared the stage with everyone from Jesse Winchester, Todd Snider, Maria Muldaur and Mac McAnally. I'm honored to welcome John Frinzi on The Paul Leslie Hour!

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