27 JUN 2024 · RIZZ & THE BELIEVERZ was founded by Troy Luccketta, former Tesla drummer and longtime player, along with Rizz, a young and charasmatic singer-songwriter whose soulful voice and poignant songwriting captivate audiences. Due to overwhelming and popular demand after the April release of their debut single “Don’t Stop Tryin’,” they released their self-produced debut five-song EP EVERYDAY PEOPLE on Friday, May 10 on their own label Blessings & Love Records with distribution via Select-O-Hits and it is now available on all https://ymlpcl9.com/4c14fmqhuwaaaewyyyalaueearaueysy/click.php. Their sound is a mix of REGGAE/ROCK/HIP HOP and the record was mixed by Grammy Award-winner Steve Marcantonio (Taylor Swift, John Lennon), mastered by Grammy Award winner Nathan Dantzler (Gwen Stefani, Teddy Swims), and features an appearance by Wilburn "Squidly" Cole on “Can We Go.” RIZZ AND THE BELIEVERS band lineup is stellar: Troy Luccketta (Drums)...Rizz (Vocals/Songwriter)...Peter Keys (Keys) who brings the soulful essence of Lynyrd Skynyrd to the band...Michael Devin (Bass), the bass maestro from White Snake who lays down the foundation with his rhythmic brilliance...John Salaway (Guitar), a Grammy-considered true musical polymath...Michael Staetrow (Guitar), the guitar luminary from Lou Gramm’s world... and Troy Luccketta Jr. (Percussion) taking after his father on percussion. Join Living On Music on Facebook at facebook.com/groups/livingonmusic and subscribe to Living On Music with Steve Houk on YouTube here: youtube.com/@livingonmusicwithstevehouk

27 JUN 2024 · IT'S A LIVING ON MUSIC ONE-ON-ONE WITH DRIVE-BY TRUCKERS' MAIN MAN & CO-FOUNDER PATTERSON HOOD, TALKING ABOUT THEIR CURRENT MAJOR 2024 TOUR, WHAT THEIR MOST RECENT DBT RECORDS ARE ALL ABOUT, WHAT IT'S LIKE STILL CLIMBING OUT OF THE PANDEMIC FOR A ROCK BAND AND MORE! Join Living On Music on Facebook at facebook.com/groups/livingonmusic and subscribe to Living On Music with Steve Houk on YouTube here: youtube.com/@livingonmusicwithstevehouk

12 JUN 2024 · In the late 40’s and early 50’s, that wild and unpredictable time when roots country music careened head-long into the birth of rock ‘n roll, a new sound emerged - a wondrous fusion of some of the best elements of vintage country music and vocal harmonies with an early rock ‘n roll feel. And this is exactly what Dede and the Do-Rights music is all about! Their powerful vocals and beautiful harmonies are a treat to the ear and the band’s exciting, infectious energy makes their listeners want to jump to their feet and dance the night away! Dede Wyland has forged her musical career in the great world of bluegrass music as a nationally and internationally known singer and touring artist. Her compelling voice has enchanted audiences around the globe, and her driving rhythm guitar style becomes the rhythmic core of whatever group she joins forces with. Since moving to the D.C. area, she has been the recipient of 11 Washington Area Music Association Awards for her singing, and her career is the subject of a dedicated chapter in Murphy Henry’s 2013 book Women in Bluegrass: Pretty Good for a Girl. When asked about her own thoughts regarding the country music world, Dede said this: “I love how country music can span from highly energetic fun to a low key intimacy, and how the cathartic nature of the style creates a deeper and more direct connection between the artist and the listener.” Join Living On Music on Facebook at facebook.com/groups/livingonmusic and subscribe to Living On Music with Steve Houk on YouTube here: youtube.com/@livingonmusicwithstevehouk

21 MAY 2024 · Stacy Widelitz is a composer, songwriter, arranger, musician and photographer who most notably co-wrote "She's Like The Wind" with longtime friend Patrick Swayze, a song that has been played on US radio over four million times and was part of the multi-platinum soundtrack from "Dirty Dancing." He also composed the theme song for the first Richard Simmons TV series, has done many other film and TV music scoring, and most recently, began a surging black-and-white photography aspect of his career that has had him snapping stellar photos in Italy, Cuba, Washington DC, New Orleans, New York, London, Berlin and elsewhere, and has led to him getting a show and artist representation at The Arts Company, now re-branded as Chauvet Arts, on 5th Ave in Nashville, winning photography awards and also having his work displayed at Nashville International Airport. Stacy has also served four years as Commissioner in the City of Oak Hill, Tennessee, as well as as board president of Nashville Film Festival, ALIAS Chamber Ensemble, Leadership Music, and Nashville Opera. He is currently the president of Nashville Opera Guild. Join Living On Music on Facebook at facebook.com/groups/livingonmusic and subscribe to Living On Music with Steve Houk on YouTube here: youtube.com/@livingonmusicwithstevehouk

2 MAY 2024 · DEAN ROLAND, an American musician and songwriter, is best known for being the rhythm guitarist of the band COLLECTIVE SOUL, an alternative rock band fronted by his brother Ed, plus Dean is also part of the rock duo Magnets & Ghosts alongside Ryan Potesta. 2024 is going to be a busy year for these multi-platinum rockers who will be celebrating their 30th anniversary with various projects throughout the year, first up will be their highly anticipated 12th studio release, HERE TO ETERNITY, due out May 17, as well as an extensive US tour. Join Living On Music on Facebook at facebook.com/groups/livingonmusic and subscribe on YouTube at youtube.com/@livingonmusicwithstevehouk.

21 APR 2024 · ANNIE RAY currently serves as both the Orchestra Director and Performing Arts Department Chair at Annandale High School (AHS) in the Fairfax County Public School (FCPS) system; "Music itself is not the universal language," she says, "but the ACT OF MAKING MUSIC is.” Annie is an advocate for providing universal access to quality music education and is known for founding and developing creative opportunities to make music accessible to students of all demographics. Her additional creation of the FCPS Parent Orchestra teaches just under 200 caregivers annually to learn to play their student’s instrument and provides mentorship to upcoming music teachers. She created the Crescendo Orchestra program to make Orchestra curriculum accessible to students with significant developmental or intellectual disabilities, in January 2022 this program was featured and acclaimed on the cover of and with an article in the Metro section of The Washington Post. In 2023, she was named the FCPS Outstanding Secondary Teacher of the Year for her work on equity in education, and in 2024, Annie was named the 2024 Grammy Music Educator Award recipient. About her winning the Grammy: “Most of all I want to thank my students to whom this award actually belongs, the love of making music has been our unity and community. Thank you all for allowing me to guide you in this, I am humbled to accept this award for you all.” Annie currently resides in Arlington, Virginia with her husband IRVING and their girls ELOISE and MILLIE. Join Living On Music on Facebook at facebook.com/groups/livingonmusic and subscribe on YouTube at youtube.com/@livingonmusicwithstevehouk.

10 APR 2024 · John DeNicola is an American songwriter and producer best known for co-writing the song "(I've Had) The Time of My Life" for which he won both an Academy Award and a Golden Globe Award, as well as receiving a Grammy nomination in 1988. In 1989 he was the co-winner of ASCAP Awards' "Most Performed Songs from Motion Pictures" for "Time of My Life" as well as for "Hungry Eyes", another song from the film. In addition to Dirty Dancing hits for Bill Medley, Jennifer Warnes and Eric Carmen, he has also written songs with and for Eddie Money, John Waite, Kristine W, Steve Holy, Jeannie Kendall, Sugar Jones, Annie Haslam, Bernie Worrell, The Sighs and Martin Briley, and has recently released his own two solo albums.  Join Living On Music on Facebook at facebook.com/groups/livingonmusic and subscribe on YouTube at youtube.com/@livingonmusicwithstevehouk.

28 MAR 2024 · This wonderful longtime Connecticut-born/Virginia-based singer/songwriter/guitarist and storyteller's latest solo project "Treasures in My Chest" is a profound album and book about his singular experiences deeply exploring his family history. Hailing from the historic village of Lincoln, Virginia, Andrew has had a long musical life with numerous albums, several band collaborations and more, he also teaches guitar and songwriting, offers a variety of programs and workshops for students and adult learners, and is a consultant for people learning to use DNA for genealogy and family history research. His music is in several documentaries and podcasts, and he has written songs with both kindergarteners as well as one on one with veterans to help healing their PTSD. His ambitious plans for 2024, in addition to writing songs for the next album, are as diverse as his interests: he is featured in and helped produce two music mini-documentaries for release this year, he is also helping his cousin, singer and actress Suzanne Lukather, developing her one-woman stage show Little Blue Suitcase, and he is launching a new service, interviewing revered family elders on video telling their stories in their own words to future generations. And while development was stalled by the pandemic, he is now finishing work on his inspirational keynote program, “The Gifts in Our Genes.” Join Living On Music on Facebook at facebook.com/groups/livingonmusic and subscribe on YouTube at youtube.com/@livingonmusicwithstevehouk. Become a supporter of this podcast here:https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/living-on-music-with-steve-houk--5376946/support.

27 FEB 2024 · The world's most revered and adored ukelele player/songwriter JAKE SHIMABUKURO joins Living On Music for the third time, here talking about his most recent album 'Grateful' and how he collaborated on the record with a real treasure trove of the best Hawaiian musicians anywhere, some that influenced and mentored him and halped start his career, some he collaborated and bonded with, and some he just wanted to perform alongside with. Jake also talks about his upcoming Japanese tour, which for his first time ever will be with a foursome, and he also touches on how he became influenced to play ukelele. Join Living On Music on Facebook at facebook.com/groups/livingonmusic and subscribe on YouTube at youtube.com/@livingonmusicwithstevehouk. Become a supporter of this podcast here:https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/living-on-music-with-steve-houk--5376946/support.

23 FEB 2024 · Born in Bogota, Colombia, Andrés Cepeda is a platinum-selling producer, singer and songwriter with a unique career that has allowed him to tour the world, be on the cover of multiple magazines, newspapers and playlists on major music platforms, he has been a coach on talent shows, including 12 seasons of La Voz (The Voice) in his hometown of Colombia, also achieving top of radio charts with countless singles. With over 12 million followers on social media platforms, Andrés has received fifteen nominations and has won four Latin Grammy Awards, plus multiple diamond, platinum and gold records, and has shared unparalleled experiences with his fans. His style has become iconic because his personal signature has allowed him to blend different genres always rescuing romantic lyrics. All this has made Andrés Cepeda become one of the most respected and beloved artists in Latin America. Join Living On Music on Facebook at facebook.com/groups/livingonmusic and subscribe to Living On Music on YouTube at youtube.com/@livingonmusicwithstevehouk.