https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/gianlucafm en-us Sitting with Gianluca will be a rotating cast of artists engaging in lively and fascinating conversation and – when they’re musicians – some live music as well. Expect these sit-downs to be more like co-hosts sitting around the record player than interviews. https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/8de8c096-5105-11e9-acf6-f37d27eee55c/image/unnamed.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/gianlucafm no episodic Great conversation with fascinating artists Gianluca Tramontana Sitting with Gianluca will be a rotating cast of artists engaging in lively and fascinating conversation and – when they’re musicians – some live music as well. Expect these sit-downs to be more like co-hosts sitting around the record player than interviews. Sitting with Gianluca will be a rotating cast of artists engaging in lively and fascinating conversation and – when they’re musicians – some live music as well. Expect these sit-downs to be more like co-hosts sitting around the record player than interviews.

]]> Radio Free Brooklyn gianluca@radiofreebrooklyn.org The Mini-Mekons - a scaled down version of 70s UK musical art collective The Mekons is lead by Jon Langford & Sally Timms. They join me in an apartment in New York City for a fun conversation and three exclusive performances. Tue, 14 Jul 2026 15:56:00 -0000 full Gianluca Tramontana The Mini-Mekons - a scaled down version of 70s UK musical art collective The Mekons is lead by Jon Langford & Sally Timms. They join me in an apartment in New York City for a fun conversation and three exclusive performances. The Mini-Mekons - a scaled down version of 70s UK musical art collective The Mekons is lead by Jon Langford & Sally Timms. They join me in an apartment in New York City for a fun conversation and three exclusive performances.

]]> 3081 From Foot-tapping secrets, a peek behind the curtain of your favorite and soon-to-be favorite artists. Sun, 12 Jul 2026 12:10:00 -0000 trailer Gianluca Tramontana From Foot-tapping secrets, a peek behind the curtain of your favorite and soon-to-be favorite artists. From Foot-tapping secrets, a peek behind the curtain of your favorite and soon-to-be favorite artists.

]]> 129 Listen some exclusive, never-been-told recollections from people that worked with him on his last two records along with an audio documentary on the closing Magic Shop recording studio he recorded in. I was granted complete access to the iconic studio in its final days and the documentary also includes some David Bowie recollections as the engineers show me where he recorded and what set-up he used. Originally aired in March 2020 Mon, 01 Dec 2025 13:30:00 -0000 full Gianluca Tramontana Listen some exclusive, never-been-told recollections from people that worked with him on his last two records along with an audio documentary on the closing Magic Shop recording studio he recorded in. I was granted complete access to the iconic studio in its final days and the documentary also includes some David Bowie recollections as the engineers show me where he recorded and what set-up he used. Originally aired in March 2020 Listen some exclusive, never-been-told recollections from people that worked with him on his last two records along with an audio documentary on the closing Magic Shop recording studio he recorded in. I was granted complete access to the iconic studio in its final days and the documentary also includes some David Bowie recollections as the engineers show me where he recorded and what set-up he used. Originally aired in March 2020

]]> 3570 Sitting with Gianluca (in exile) from Radio Grenouille in Marseille is first-call harmonica player Elie Coquard. If there is a group anywhere in the Provence region that needs a harmonica - Elie will get the call.  Tue, 22 Apr 2025 19:58:00 -0000 full Gianluca Tramontana Sitting with Gianluca (in exile) from Radio Grenouille in Marseille is first-call harmonica player Elie Coquard. If there is a group anywhere in the Provence region that needs a harmonica - Elie will get the call.  Sitting with Gianluca (in exile) from Radio Grenouille in Marseille is first-call harmonica player Elie Coquard. If there is a group anywhere in the Provence region that needs a harmonica - Elie will get the call. 

]]> 3219 To celebrate psychedelic punk revivalists The Fuzztones 45th anniversary, Deb O’Nair - co-fouder and former keyboard player, takes Gianluca through a history of the band and the New York City downtown music scene of the 70s and 80s.   Fri, 21 Feb 2025 22:50:00 -0000 full Gianluca Tramontana To celebrate psychedelic punk revivalists The Fuzztones 45th anniversary, Deb O’Nair - co-fouder and former keyboard player, takes Gianluca through a history of the band and the New York City downtown music scene of the 70s and 80s.   To celebrate psychedelic punk revivalists The Fuzztones 45th anniversary, Deb O’Nair - co-fouder and former keyboard player, takes Gianluca through a history of the band and the New York City downtown music scene of the 70s and 80s.  

]]> 2955 Sitting with Gianluca celebrates the life of British blues guitar player Kim Simmonds leader of Savoy Brown who, along with his contemporaries Eric Clapton & Peter Green of Fleetwood Mac, turned America and the world onto blues music. Sitting with Gianluca is his former manager and producer Arnie Goodman with recollections. Wed, 28 Dec 2022 19:35:35 -0000 full Gianluca Tramontana Sitting with Gianluca celebrates the life of British blues guitar player Kim Simmonds leader of Savoy Brown who, along with his contemporaries Eric Clapton & Peter Green of Fleetwood Mac, turned America and the world onto blues music. Sitting with Gianluca is his former manager and producer Arnie Goodman with recollections. Sitting with Gianluca celebrates the life of British blues guitar player Kim Simmonds leader of Savoy Brown who, along with his contemporaries Eric Clapton & Peter Green of Fleetwood Mac, turned America and the world onto blues music. Sitting with Gianluca is his former manager and producer Arnie Goodman with recollections.

]]> 3070 If you’re a fan of Levon Helm, The Band, BB King, Bob Dylan or a myriad of other amazing American artists you won’t want to miss this sit-down with piano wizard Brian Mitchell who has been a first call ivory tickler for a few decades.  Sun, 05 Dec 2021 15:04:00 -0000 full Gianluca Tramontana If you’re a fan of Levon Helm, The Band, BB King, Bob Dylan or a myriad of other amazing American artists you won’t want to miss this sit-down with piano wizard Brian Mitchell who has been a first call ivory tickler for a few decades.  If you’re a fan of Levon Helm, The Band, BB King, Bob Dylan or a myriad of other amazing American artists you won’t want to miss this sit-down with piano wizard Brian Mitchell who has been a first call ivory tickler for a few decades. 

]]> 3504 Sitting with Gianluca celebrates iconic folk giant Dave Van Ronk, who would have been 85, together with folk singer David Massengill who toured with him for many years. Dave Van Ronk was the center for the 60s folk boom and was mentor to many fresh-faced folk-nick, including a young arrival called Bob Dylan. His knowledge and guitar arrangements of traditional music are legendary Thu, 14 Oct 2021 19:36:00 -0000 full Gianluca Tramontana Sitting with Gianluca celebrates iconic folk giant Dave Van Ronk, who would have been 85, together with folk singer David Massengill who toured with him for many years. Dave Van Ronk was the center for the 60s folk boom and was mentor to many fresh-faced folk-nick, including a young arrival called Bob Dylan. His knowledge and guitar arrangements of traditional music are legendary Sitting with Gianluca celebrates iconic folk giant Dave Van Ronk, who would have been 85, together with folk singer David Massengill who toured with him for many years. Dave Van Ronk was the center for the 60s folk boom and was mentor to many fresh-faced folk-nick, including a young arrival called Bob Dylan. His knowledge and guitar arrangements of traditional music are legendary

]]> 3645 Sitting with Gianluca is New York City acoustic blues player, recording artist, actor and author Guy Davis. After soaking up the arts as a child through his parents Ossie Davis & Ruby Dee, he has kept the family tradition alive by performing all over the world for the last four decades. Mon, 10 May 2021 00:26:00 -0000 full Gianluca Tramontana Sitting with Gianluca is New York City acoustic blues player, recording artist, actor and author Guy Davis. After soaking up the arts as a child through his parents Ossie Davis & Ruby Dee, he has kept the family tradition alive by performing all over the world for the last four decades. Sitting with Gianluca is New York City acoustic blues player, recording artist, actor and author Guy Davis. After soaking up the arts as a child through his parents Ossie Davis & Ruby Dee, he has kept the family tradition alive by performing all over the world for the last four decades.

]]> 3570 If you’re a fan of Texan songwriting icon Guy Clark, Sitting with Gianluca is Tamara Saviano, Guy’s friend, former publicist, biographer and producer of “Without Getting Killed or Caught” a documentary on the songwriter available for screening online. Sun, 02 May 2021 23:54:00 -0000 full Gianluca Tramontana If you’re a fan of Texan songwriting icon Guy Clark, Sitting with Gianluca is Tamara Saviano, Guy’s friend, former publicist, biographer and producer of “Without Getting Killed or Caught” a documentary on the songwriter available for screening online. If you’re a fan of Texan songwriting icon Guy Clark, Sitting with Gianluca is Tamara Saviano, Guy’s friend, former publicist, biographer and producer of “Without Getting Killed or Caught” a documentary on the songwriter available for screening online.

]]> 3570 "Sitting with Gianluca" will air an exclusive archive interview and radio session with late Texan songwriting legend Guy Clark. In seventies Nashville, a group of Texan songwriters that included Townes Van Zandt, Steve Earle and honorary Texan Jerry Jeff Walker ushered in a grittier, road-weary type of roots music that allowed long-haired, pot-smoking hippies and the short-haired, conservative country music tribe to bond. To coincide with the release of a documentary of Guy’s life and music: “Without Getting Killed or Caught”, Gianluca airs a conversation with the songwriting legend himself with an exclusive performance of two of his songs. It serves as a good primer for the documentary’s producer Tamara Saviniano’s sit-down next week.  Sun, 11 Apr 2021 17:54:00 -0000 full Gianluca Tramontana A special salute with an archive interview and radio session "Sitting with Gianluca" will air an exclusive archive interview and radio session with late Texan songwriting legend Guy Clark. In seventies Nashville, a group of Texan songwriters that included Townes Van Zandt, Steve Earle and honorary Texan Jerry Jeff Walker ushered in a grittier, road-weary type of roots music that allowed long-haired, pot-smoking hippies and the short-haired, conservative country music tribe to bond. To coincide with the release of a documentary of Guy’s life and music: “Without Getting Killed or Caught”, Gianluca airs a conversation with the songwriting legend himself with an exclusive performance of two of his songs. It serves as a good primer for the documentary’s producer Tamara Saviniano’s sit-down next week.  "Sitting with Gianluca" will air an exclusive archive interview and radio session with late Texan songwriting legend Guy Clark. In seventies Nashville, a group of Texan songwriters that included Townes Van Zandt, Steve Earle and honorary Texan Jerry Jeff Walker ushered in a grittier, road-weary type of roots music that allowed long-haired, pot-smoking hippies and the short-haired, conservative country music tribe to bond. To coincide with the release of a documentary of Guy’s life and music: “Without Getting Killed or Caught”, Gianluca airs a conversation with the songwriting legend himself with an exclusive performance of two of his songs. It serves as a good primer for the documentary’s producer Tamara Saviniano’s sit-down next week. 

]]> 3562 Sitting with Gianluca is New Orleans funky piano player and bandleader Jon Cleary who carries the funky gumbo-ya-ya piano stylings that the Crescent City is known for. Gianluca and Jon celebrate what would have been funkmeister and musical chameleon Johnny “Guitar” Watson’s 86th birthday with some cuts and conversation about what made Watson such a singular talent. Wed, 10 Feb 2021 01:16:00 -0000 full Gianluca Tramontana Sitting with Gianluca is New Orleans funky piano player and bandleader Jon Cleary who carries the funky gumbo-ya-ya piano stylings that the Crescent City is known for. Gianluca and Jon celebrate what would have been funkmeister and musical chameleon Johnny “Guitar” Watson’s 86th birthday with some cuts and conversation about what made Watson such a singular talent. Sitting with Gianluca is New Orleans funky piano player and bandleader Jon Cleary who carries the funky gumbo-ya-ya piano stylings that the Crescent City is known for. Gianluca and Jon celebrate what would have been funkmeister and musical chameleon Johnny “Guitar” Watson’s 86th birthday with some cuts and conversation about what made Watson such a singular talent.

]]> 3570 https://radiofreebrooklyn.com/show/sitting-with-gianluca/ In honor of Justin Townes Earle, who passed away a week ago I am airing one of the conversations I had with him. I was one of the first people to ever interview Justin after his first CD and the second to interview when he came out of rehab. He lived down my street and we drunk at the same bar (before he went to rehab!). Justin was a really lovely lad - genuine, friendly and straight talking. Here is our candid conversation about recovery and songwriting when he stopped by my apartment after getting out of rehab.  Thu, 03 Sep 2020 21:09:00 -0000 Sitting with Justin Townes Earle full Gianluca Tramontana In honor of Justin Townes Earle, who passed away a week ago I am airing one of the conversations I had with him. I was one of the first people to ever interview Justin after his first CD and the second to interview when he came out of rehab. He lived down my street and we drunk at the same bar (before he went to rehab!). Justin was a really lovely lad - genuine, friendly and straight talking. Here is our candid conversation about recovery and songwriting when he stopped by my apartment after getting out of rehab.  In honor of Justin Townes Earle, who passed away a week ago I am airing one of the conversations I had with him. I was one of the first people to ever interview Justin after his first CD and the second to interview when he came out of rehab. He lived down my street and we drunk at the same bar (before he went to rehab!). Justin was a really lovely lad - genuine, friendly and straight talking. Here is our candid conversation about recovery and songwriting when he stopped by my apartment after getting out of rehab. 

]]> 3571 https://radiofreebrooklyn.com/show/sitting-with-gianluca/ Have you ever wondered how bands make it and keep their edge? Well it’s because publicists and record pluggers like 30 year veteran Dylan white who’s worked with everybody from Oasis and Joe strummer to U2 and Elton John. Behind every artists is a team of people that make the trains run on time with military precision. Dylan sits with Gianluca and gives him sneak peak behind the scenes of working with legends we’ve all heard on the radio. Expect great music including up-and-comers and a sneak peak at an un-released Joe Strummer from Joe Strummer demo Tue, 14 Apr 2020 00:43:19 -0000 full Gianluca Tramontana Have you ever wondered how bands make it and keep their edge? Well it’s because publicists and record pluggers like 30 year veteran Dylan white who’s worked with everybody from Oasis and Joe strummer to U2 and Elton John. Behind every artists is a team of people that make the trains run on time with military precision. Dylan sits with Gianluca and gives him sneak peak behind the scenes of working with legends we’ve all heard on the radio. Expect great music including up-and-comers and a sneak peak at an un-released Joe Strummer from Joe Strummer demo Have you ever wondered how bands make it and keep their edge? Well it’s because publicists and record pluggers like 30 year veteran Dylan white who’s worked with everybody from Oasis and Joe strummer to U2 and Elton John. Behind every artists is a team of people that make the trains run on time with military precision. Dylan sits with Gianluca and gives him sneak peak behind the scenes of working with legends we’ve all heard on the radio. Expect great music including up-and-comers and a sneak peak at an un-released Joe Strummer from Joe Strummer demo

]]> 3573 Sitting with Gianluca is Italian singer-songwriter Andrea Tarquini from his apartment in Milan. Andrea speaks good English and will run down how an American artist his hometown of Rome changed Italian songwriting and also play a couple of songs. You’ll even get to hear Gianluca say things in a thick Italian accent with those amazing rolling "R"s! Sun, 15 Mar 2020 21:36:00 -0000 full Gianluca Tramontana Sitting with Gianluca is Italian singer-songwriter Andrea Tarquini from his apartment in Milan. Andrea speaks good English and will run down how an American artist his hometown of Rome changed Italian songwriting and also play a couple of songs. You’ll even get to hear Gianluca say things in a thick Italian accent with those amazing rolling "R"s! Sitting with Gianluca is Italian singer-songwriter Andrea Tarquini from his apartment in Milan. Andrea speaks good English and will run down how an American artist his hometown of Rome changed Italian songwriting and also play a couple of songs. You’ll even get to hear Gianluca say things in a thick Italian accent with those amazing rolling "R"s!

]]> 3571 In this episode, journeyman JP Steinberg - lifelong DJ, diehard raver, NYC promoter and event producer with an up-and-coming EDM journalism dedicated to the true school underground - will takes Gianluca deep into the heart of hip hop and electronica and turns him on to the genres through its history. Fri, 20 Dec 2019 17:17:04 -0000 full Gianluca Tramontana In this episode, journeyman JP Steinberg - lifelong DJ, diehard raver, NYC promoter and event producer with an up-and-coming EDM journalism dedicated to the true school underground - will takes Gianluca deep into the heart of hip hop and electronica and turns him on to the genres through its history. In this episode, journeyman JP Steinberg - lifelong DJ, diehard raver, NYC promoter and event producer with an up-and-coming EDM journalism dedicated to the true school underground - will takes Gianluca deep into the heart of hip hop and electronica and turns him on to the genres through its history.

]]> 3570 Sitting with Gianluca is transgender singer songwriter Mya Byrne who will also be singing a couple of songs. Tue, 10 Dec 2019 02:57:48 -0000 full Gianluca Tramontana Sitting with Gianluca is transgender singer songwriter Mya Byrne who will also be singing a couple of songs. Sitting with Gianluca is transgender singer songwriter Mya Byrne who will also be singing a couple of songs.

]]> 3569 Sitting with Gianluca is queer country pioneer Karen Pittelman of Karen and the Sorrows band leader and organizer of the annual Gay City Opry. Fri, 06 Dec 2019 21:59:06 -0000 full Gianluca Tramontana Sitting with Gianluca is queer country pioneer Karen Pittelman of Karen and the Sorrows band leader and organizer of the annual Gay City Opry. Sitting with Gianluca is queer country pioneer Karen Pittelman of Karen and the Sorrows band leader and organizer of the annual Gay City Opry.

]]> 3569 In honor of Indigenous Peoples Day Gianluca pays tribute to First Nations musicians that formed the basis for rock and roll. Expect to be surprised who comes up.  Sun, 27 Oct 2019 19:11:00 -0000 full Gianluca Tramontana In honor of Indigenous Peoples Day Gianluca pays tribute to First Nations musicians that formed the basis for rock and roll. Expect to be surprised who comes up.  In honor of Indigenous Peoples Day Gianluca pays tribute to First Nations musicians that formed the basis for rock and roll. Expect to be surprised who comes up. 

]]> 3569 no Gianluca replays an interview with Chris smither who plays a couple of songs, explains the art of songwriting and talks about the Cambridge Massachusetts folk scene of the sixties. Tue, 22 Oct 2019 00:18:12 -0000 full Gianluca Tramontana Gianluca replays an interview with Chris smither who plays a couple of songs, explains the art of songwriting and talks about the Cambridge Massachusetts folk scene of the sixties. Gianluca replays an interview with Chris smither who plays a couple of songs, explains the art of songwriting and talks about the Cambridge Massachusetts folk scene of the sixties.

]]> 3569 Sitting With Gianluca today will be Demus Whisper is a veteran on the house music ad electronica scene. Digital Memory Music label boss Demus Whisper Started as a promoter in the early 90's in NYC to such clubs as Palladium, USA, Tunnel, Limelight, Roxy... Got into Djing in 1995 playing Progressive House leading into Hard Trance, Hard Techno and UK Hard House & Nu Nrg.. Took a break for a few years and got back into djing in 2005. Some places he has played in NYC are Tunnel, Limelight / Avalon, Sound Factory, Katra, The Green Room, Chelsea Brewing Company, The Grand, Leopard Lounge, The East Side Company Bar, Azza, Bar 13, Le Souk, China 1, Karma, Aji Lounge, National Underground, T heater Bar, Luca Lounge, Studio B just to name a few.He has also played all over the US and overseas in London twice. Demus released his first single with a collaboration with GRon for a heavy techno workout called "Breaking My Concentration" in January 2013. Expect more singles and remixes from Demus in 2013 on Digital Memory Music and Keoki Records.Join our conversation on RadioFreeBrooklyn.com Wednesday 6PM Fri, 13 Sep 2019 17:44:08 -0000 full Gianluca Tramontana Sitting With Gianluca today will be Demus Whisper is a veteran on the house music ad electronica scene. Digital Memory Music label boss Demus Whisper Started as a promoter in the early 90's in NYC to such clubs as Palladium, USA, Tunnel, Limelight, Roxy... Got into Djing in 1995 playing Progressive House leading into Hard Trance, Hard Techno and UK Hard House & Nu Nrg.. Took a break for a few years and got back into djing in 2005. Some places he has played in NYC are Tunnel, Limelight / Avalon, Sound Factory, Katra, The Green Room, Chelsea Brewing Company, The Grand, Leopard Lounge, The East Side Company Bar, Azza, Bar 13, Le Souk, China 1, Karma, Aji Lounge, National Underground, T heater Bar, Luca Lounge, Studio B just to name a few.He has also played all over the US and overseas in London twice. Demus released his first single with a collaboration with GRon for a heavy techno workout called "Breaking My Concentration" in January 2013. Expect more singles and remixes from Demus in 2013 on Digital Memory Music and Keoki Records.Join our conversation on RadioFreeBrooklyn.com Wednesday 6PM Sitting With Gianluca today will be Demus Whisper is a veteran on the house music ad electronica scene. Digital Memory Music label boss Demus Whisper Started as a promoter in the early 90's in NYC to such clubs as Palladium, USA, Tunnel, Limelight, Roxy... Got into Djing in 1995 playing Progressive House leading into Hard Trance, Hard Techno and UK Hard House & Nu Nrg.. Took a break for a few years and got back into djing in 2005. Some places he has played in NYC are Tunnel, Limelight / Avalon, Sound Factory, Katra, The Green Room, Chelsea Brewing Company, The Grand, Leopard Lounge, The East Side Company Bar, Azza, Bar 13, Le Souk, China 1, Karma, Aji Lounge, National Underground, T heater Bar, Luca Lounge, Studio B just to name a few.He has also played all over the US and overseas in London twice. Demus released his first single with a collaboration with GRon for a heavy techno workout called "Breaking My Concentration" in January 2013. Expect more singles and remixes from Demus in 2013 on Digital Memory Music and Keoki Records.Join our conversation on RadioFreeBrooklyn.com Wednesday 6PM

]]> 3569 no Miami - New York based IFE has made a name for herself as  a DJ playing drum and bass, AfroBeat and deep house and has been on stages on international festivals. She sits with Gianluca to explain what she does and turn him on to the joys of electronica.  Wed, 04 Sep 2019 15:36:20 -0000 full Gianluca Tramontana Miami - New York based IFE has made a name for herself as  a DJ playing drum and bass, AfroBeat and deep house and has been on stages on international festivals. She sits with Gianluca to explain what she does and turn him on to the joys of electronica.  Miami - New York based IFE has made a name for herself as  a DJ playing drum and bass, AfroBeat and deep house and has been on stages on international festivals. She sits with Gianluca to explain what she does and turn him on to the joys of electronica. 

]]> 3569 Wed, 17 Jul 2019 19:07:40 -0000 full Gianluca Tramontana Sitting with Gianluca is Jim Flynn musician and author who spent over a year with New Orleans street performers just after Katrina. Their stories are published in Sidewalk Saints. Jim & Gianluca discuss New Orleans and its incredible music and Jim plays a couple of songs on his harp. Yes, you heard that right, his harp.

]]> 3571 Gianluca salutes the Crecent City and makes the case that of you follow all American black urban music back to its root, you will land somewhere in New Orleans.   Tue, 16 Jul 2019 18:00:00 -0000 full Gianluca Tramontana Gianluca salutes the Crecent City and makes the case that of you follow all American black urban music back to its root, you will land somewhere in New Orleans.   Gianluca salutes the Crecent City and makes the case that of you follow all American black urban music back to its root, you will land somewhere in New Orleans.  

]]> 3570 Sitting with Gianluca is Joff Wilson, musician, songwriter who leads his band Soul Cake. Joff will play a couple of songs and we salute 60s downtown musician David Peel.  Tue, 16 Jul 2019 16:00:00 -0000 full Gianluca Tramontana Sitting with Gianluca is Joff Wilson, musician, songwriter who leads his band Soul Cake. Joff will play a couple of songs and we salute 60s downtown musician David Peel. Sitting with Gianluca is Joff Wilson, musician, songwriter who leads his band Soul Cake. Joff will play a couple of songs and we salute 60s downtown musician David Peel.  Sitting with Gianluca is Joff Wilson, musician, songwriter who leads his band Soul Cake. Joff will play a couple of songs and we salute 60s downtown musician David Peel. 

]]> 3570 Sitting with Gianluca is Benjamin Gregory Jones AKA Ben Jamming house music dj and sculptor.  Fri, 12 Jul 2019 16:34:29 -0000 full Gianluca Tramontana Sitting with Gianluca is Benjamin Gregory Jones AKA Ben Jamming house music dj and sculptor.  Sitting with Gianluca is Benjamin Gregory Jones AKA Ben Jamming house music dj and sculptor. 

]]> 3570 no Sitting with Gianluca is Radio Free brooklyn host and working dj. about town Tommy James. We visit he UK of the 80s where Tommy cut his teeth as a musician.  Mon, 17 Jun 2019 13:00:00 -0000 full 2 Gianluca Tramontana Sitting with Gianluca is Radio Free brooklyn host and working dj. about town Tommy James. We visit he UK of the 80s where Tommy cut his teeth as a musician.  Sitting with Gianluca is Radio Free brooklyn host and working dj. about town Tommy James. We visit he UK of the 80s where Tommy cut his teeth as a musician. 

]]> 3571 At 86 Lloyd Price not only saw the birth of post war R&B but became a part of the birth of rock and roll when the first song he ever wrote Lawdy Miss Clawdy became a smash crossover hit in 1952 - arguably the first single to unite black and white teenagers. After having more hits and beaching a teen sensation, Price became a club owner, boxing promoter for Mohammad Ali (along with Don King) and general impresario. Gianluca plays excerpts of a conversation he had with Lloyd about how he wrote it and the song’s importance. Sun, 24 Mar 2019 20:05:59 -0000 full Gianluca Tramontana At 86 Lloyd Price not only saw the birth of post war R&B but became a part of the birth of rock a... At 86 Lloyd Price not only saw the birth of post war R&B but became a part of the birth of rock and roll when the first song he ever wrote Lawdy Miss Clawdy became a smash crossover hit in 1952 - arguably the first single to unite black and white teenagers. After having more hits and beaching a teen sensation, Price became a club owner, boxing promoter for Mohammad Ali (along with Don King) and general impresario. Gianluca plays excerpts of a conversation he had with Lloyd about how he wrote it and the song’s importance. At 86 Lloyd Price not only saw the birth of post war R&B but became a part of the birth of rock and roll when the first song he ever wrote Lawdy Miss Clawdy became a smash crossover hit in 1952 - arguably the first single to unite black and white teenagers. After having more hits and beaching a teen sensation, Price became a club owner, boxing promoter for Mohammad Ali (along with Don King) and general impresario. Gianluca plays excerpts of a conversation he had with Lloyd about how he wrote it and the song’s importance.

]]> 3570 no on the 50s and 60s Izzy Young's Folklore Center in the heart of Greenwich Village was the every folksinger's HQ and meeting spot. Bob Dylan even wrote a song about it. In honor of Izzy who died last week at age 90, Gianluca plays songs from Greenwich Village folknikswho for whom Izzy was an uncle. Sun, 17 Feb 2019 15:20:10 -0000 full Gianluca Tramontana on the 50s and 60s Izzy Young's Folklore Center in the heart of Greenwich Village was the every f... on the 50s and 60s Izzy Young's Folklore Center in the heart of Greenwich Village was the every folksinger's HQ and meeting spot. Bob Dylan even wrote a song about it. In honor of Izzy who died last week at age 90, Gianluca plays songs from Greenwich Village folknikswho for whom Izzy was an uncle. on the 50s and 60s Izzy Young's Folklore Center in the heart of Greenwich Village was the every folksinger's HQ and meeting spot. Bob Dylan even wrote a song about it. In honor of Izzy who died last week at age 90, Gianluca plays songs from Greenwich Village folknikswho for whom Izzy was an uncle.

]]> 3570 no Get hot and sweaty with some blazing funk by Johnny “Guitar” Watson who would have been 84 this Sunday. Sitting With Gianluca celebrates this funkmeister supreme who he blazed such a scorching trail that Pearl Jam even sang a song about him. Originally broadcast RadioFreeBrooklyn.com Saturday Feb 2nd and ResonanceFM.com Feb 3rd Thu, 14 Feb 2019 22:04:50 -0000 full Gianluca Tramontana Get hot and sweaty with some blazing funk by Johnny “Guitar” Watson who would have been 84 this S... Get hot and sweaty with some blazing funk by Johnny “Guitar” Watson who would have been 84 this Sunday. Sitting With Gianluca celebrates this funkmeister supreme who he blazed such a scorching trail that Pearl Jam even sang a song about him. Originally broadcast RadioFreeBrooklyn.com Saturday Feb 2nd and ResonanceFM.com Feb 3rd Get hot and sweaty with some blazing funk by Johnny “Guitar” Watson who would have been 84 this Sunday. Sitting With Gianluca celebrates this funkmeister supreme who he blazed such a scorching trail that Pearl Jam even sang a song about him. Originally broadcast RadioFreeBrooklyn.com Saturday Feb 2nd and ResonanceFM.com Feb 3rd

]]> 3570 no Sitting With Gianluca lays down an hour of funk and soul while also paying tribute the the late great Reggie Young, possibly the most recorded session guitar player in history who passed away this week at 82. Songs by Jean Knight, Joe Tex, Wilson Pickett, Huey “Piano” Smith, etc. #guitarpicker #topguitarist #recordbreakingguitarplayer #mostrecordedguitarist #reggieyoung #JeanKnight #mrbigstuff #nashvilleguitarpicker #resonancefm #radiofreebrooklyn Sat, 09 Feb 2019 17:14:49 -0000 full Gianluca Tramontana Sitting With Gianluca lays down an hour of funk and soul while also paying tribute the the late g... Sitting With Gianluca lays down an hour of funk and soul while also paying tribute the the late great Reggie Young, possibly the most recorded session guitar player in history who passed away this week at 82. Songs by Jean Knight, Joe Tex, Wilson Pickett, Huey “Piano” Smith, etc. #guitarpicker #topguitarist #recordbreakingguitarplayer #mostrecordedguitarist #reggieyoung #JeanKnight #mrbigstuff #nashvilleguitarpicker #resonancefm #radiofreebrooklyn Sitting With Gianluca lays down an hour of funk and soul while also paying tribute the the late great Reggie Young, possibly the most recorded session guitar player in history who passed away this week at 82. Songs by Jean Knight, Joe Tex, Wilson Pickett, Huey “Piano” Smith, etc. #guitarpicker #topguitarist #recordbreakingguitarplayer #mostrecordedguitarist #reggieyoung #JeanKnight #mrbigstuff #nashvilleguitarpicker #resonancefm #radiofreebrooklyn

]]> 3570 no All this talk about walls makes Gianluca play songs about walls and bridges. Songs by J Geils, Echo & The Bunnymen, Howling Wolf, Staple Singers and many, many more! #JGeils #Echo&TheBunnymen #HowlingWolf #Staple Singers #SRV #songsaboutwalls #songsaboutbridges #radiofreebrooklyn #sittingwith #sittingwithgianluca Sun, 27 Jan 2019 17:34:21 -0000 full Gianluca Tramontana All this talk about walls makes Gianluca play songs about walls and bridges. Songs by J Geils, Ec... All this talk about walls makes Gianluca play songs about walls and bridges. Songs by J Geils, Echo & The Bunnymen, Howling Wolf, Staple Singers and many, many more! #JGeils #Echo&TheBunnymen #HowlingWolf #Staple Singers #SRV #songsaboutwalls #songsaboutbridges #radiofreebrooklyn #sittingwith #sittingwithgianluca All this talk about walls makes Gianluca play songs about walls and bridges. Songs by J Geils, Echo & The Bunnymen, Howling Wolf, Staple Singers and many, many more! #JGeils #Echo&TheBunnymen #HowlingWolf #Staple Singers #SRV #songsaboutwalls #songsaboutbridges #radiofreebrooklyn #sittingwith #sittingwithgianluca

]]> 3570 no Many years ago Rick Danko asked Gianluca to write sleeve notes for his last CD but passed away before it was released. This Saturday Jan 5th Sitting With Gianluca pays a birthday tribute to the Rick Danko of The Band with some personal recollections and solo material. Also included is Dr. John, Hamish Imlach a birthday salute to John Hartford. 9PM EST on RadioFreeBrooklyn.com #RickDanko #JohnHartford #SWG #theband #HamishImlach #ScottishFolk #StapleSingers Sun, 27 Jan 2019 17:17:29 -0000 full Gianluca Tramontana Many years ago Rick Danko asked Gianluca to write sleeve notes for his last CD but passed away be... Many years ago Rick Danko asked Gianluca to write sleeve notes for his last CD but passed away before it was released. This Saturday Jan 5th Sitting With Gianluca pays a birthday tribute to the Rick Danko of The Band with some personal recollections and solo material. Also included is Dr. John, Hamish Imlach a birthday salute to John Hartford. 9PM EST on RadioFreeBrooklyn.com #RickDanko #JohnHartford #SWG #theband #HamishImlach #ScottishFolk #StapleSingers Many years ago Rick Danko asked Gianluca to write sleeve notes for his last CD but passed away before it was released. This Saturday Jan 5th Sitting With Gianluca pays a birthday tribute to the Rick Danko of The Band with some personal recollections and solo material. Also included is Dr. John, Hamish Imlach a birthday salute to John Hartford. 9PM EST on RadioFreeBrooklyn.com #RickDanko #JohnHartford #SWG #theband #HamishImlach #ScottishFolk #StapleSingers

]]> 3571 no New Year's Show theme of new start, moving on, brand new day, hello city limits plus a 100th birthday celebration of Dave Bartholemew, new Orleans post-war R&B super-producer for Fats Domino, Guitar Slim, Shirley & Lee and many many more. Music by and stories about Dr. John, Lemmy & Billy Gibbons, Dr. John, Professor Longhair, Red Allen, etc Thu, 10 Jan 2019 21:12:35 -0000 full Gianluca Tramontana New Year's Show theme of new start, moving on, brand new day, hello city limits plus a 100th birt... New Year's Show theme of new start, moving on, brand new day, hello city limits plus a 100th birthday celebration of Dave Bartholemew, new Orleans post-war R&B super-producer for Fats Domino, Guitar Slim, Shirley & Lee and many many more. Music by and stories about Dr. John, Lemmy & Billy Gibbons, Dr. John, Professor Longhair, Red Allen, etc New Year's Show theme of new start, moving on, brand new day, hello city limits plus a 100th birthday celebration of Dave Bartholemew, new Orleans post-war R&B super-producer for Fats Domino, Guitar Slim, Shirley & Lee and many many more. Music by and stories about Dr. John, Lemmy & Billy Gibbons, Dr. John, Professor Longhair, Red Allen, etc

]]> 3570 no In honor of Duane Allman's Birthday 74th Birthday Gianluca plays deep non-Allman Brothers cuts from Duane's days as a session guitarist. Wed, 26 Dec 2018 11:56:19 -0000 full Gianluca Tramontana In honor of Duane Allman's Birthday 74th Birthday Gianluca plays deep non-Allman Brothers cuts fr... In honor of Duane Allman's Birthday 74th Birthday Gianluca plays deep non-Allman Brothers cuts from Duane's days as a session guitarist. In honor of Duane Allman's Birthday 74th Birthday Gianluca plays deep non-Allman Brothers cuts from Duane's days as a session guitarist.

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