In this episode, our host Mike Nelson interviews Eric Hofmanis and Megan Houde, the talented stars behind the “A Man Named Cash: A Tribute to the Man in Black” tour! They discuss their love of music, how their undying passion for it has carried them through hectic work schedules, and more in this extravaganza of an episode!
00:05 – Introduction
03:25 – The Greater Glens Falls Music Scene
06:46 – MATT LAFARR!
07:43 – Do You Like Led Zeppelin?
08:54 – Moving to Albany… Ups and Downs
11:26 – The Schmooz, Elvis Impersonators, Ernie LaRouche, Heavy Metal… A Lot of Work, But So Fulfilling!
15:45 – Learning How to Travel… Bring Snacks (and Booze)!
19:05 – A Day Off is Money Lost! Keep Playing!
20:41 – Learning to Play… There is No Substitute For Practice!
25:25 – Artistry is an Escape: Share the Experience!
28:12 – Hello, I’m Johnny Cash
29:24 – A Cash Needs His Carter!
33:07 – Birth of The Man Called Cash
34:41 – Playing For Shatner: A Wedding Tale
40:54 – The Johnny Cash Sound: Getting it Right
43:26 – It’s All Coming Together
47:15 – Positive Feedback… The Best Feeling in the World
49:03 – Twenty-Three Elvises For Every Cash
50:19 – Upcoming Event: The Strand Theater, 3:00 PM, January 29th!
53:10 – Touring Circuit Coming Soon!
54:17 – Where’s My Cucumber Water?!
55:04 – Closing Remarks