Nov 10 2010

21 Tales of Tastemakers: Chris Stoppiello

You have already heard my favorite Tastemakers moment. Alyssa Mastrocco recounted for you how we were treated with a private performance in Shilman Hall from Dave Davison and Good Old War. So here is my second favorite Tastemakers memory, well actually, memories. They involve one simple question. The first interview I ever conducted for Tastemakers was with the now defunct pop group Push Play. The band was often compared to Disney… continue reading

Lifehouse

The Trick to a Good Gumbo is a Little Lifehouse

Being in a band isn’t all about sex and drugs. It’s hard work! Lifehouse drummer, Rick Woolstenhulme, Jr. helped me see this when he called me for an interview while running from one flight that was delayed to make sure he didn’t miss the next. He told me about Lifehouse’s new album, their current tour with Daughtry (which I’m sure is also hard work despite describing it as a bunch… continue reading