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One day #2

One Day #2

EL IVANO KIKO_111239.mp3

Indoriaze - Abyss

This week, Ira spoke with Peter Laufer, author (along with Sheila Swan) of "Neon Nevada," who will be having a book signing for the updated and expanded edition of his book at the Neon Museum, September 7. In this episode of “Talk About Las Vegas With Ira,” Peter talks about how he and his wife first met above a neon sign; what started the couple on their journey of writing a book on the subject; the merging of neon as high and low art; the magic of the light with its flicker, glow, colors and messages; why neon is ideal for draw-ing attention; why it was in jeopardy; why the new and expanded edition not only shows the historical neon, but also what’s out there now; the joy of walking through the Neon Museum; challenges for existing historical signs; gases and images in motion; the tube benders (craftsman and artists); its commercial value; “Neon means Nevada”; his favorite piece in the Neon Museum; and the future of neon.

Peter Laufer 090224

every night. (ft.zxrlxn)

GODS CHILD… The Lord Forgives 💫 #LLT #BHZ 

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Production Credits: 

B. Young (UK) 🇬🇧

GODS CHILD

This week, Ira spoke with LA-based jazz pianist, vocalist, educator, composer and recording artist John Proulx, who performs at Vic’s Las Vegas September 27-28. In this episode of “Talk About Las Vegas With Ira,” John talks about learning to play by ear; why he loved jazz from an early age, but also folk music; how his early piano lessons were more boogie-woogie; how he liked to improvise; his definition of jazz; why growing up around music does influence you; how his daughter “hipped” him to Brazilian music; why he obtained his academic credentials in music and why he felt it was important to achieve it;  his association with PianowithJonny.com, a subscription-based piano teaching site; how writ-ing with Melisa Manchester was a career highlight for him; how jazz vocalist are more conversational (the story, the tone is different as well); the jazz influences of Frank Sinatra and Tony Bennett; how Nat “King” Cole was one of his first musical idols; the importance of quality in jazz; and his favorite jazz song.

Talking With John Proulx – September 23, 2024

Sapiens - Reminiscences  - Hybrid Live Act @ Elektronine Zole Open Air, Liepos, Lithuania

This is a uplifting about a single  man who finds love for the first time.

I Got Feelings for You

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Talking With John Proulx – September 23, 2024

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