Ronstadt Revue - The Ultimate Tribute (Part II)

Welcome everyone to TalkandRockRadio! Today’s show is going to be one that I’ve been looking forward to again. Seven months ago I met these incredible musicians and interviewed them right before they did their concert in Brenham, Texas - just outside of Austin. Welcome guest artist John Beland, Jim Cohen and Jesenia Gerena from Ronstadt Revue!                              

Well you guys, it’s been 7 months since we did the first interview. In fact, the day we did it, John, you had just met them in person for the first time, right?  In fact, I kind of put you and Jess on the spot when I asked you two to do a song. It was the very first time you all ever played together in person. It was fantastic!                           

So, John, tell the audience your connection to Linda Ronstadt and how you came about meeting Ronstadt Revue.          

Jess, the night you all did the concert in Brenham, last year, how did the experience performing with the iconic John Beland go? 

We are going to be playing some clips from several of the songs you played that night. In fact, they are off your current and first Live CD, right? Tell us about it, Jim. You all need to know - Jim is the steel guitar player in the band.                 

John, there’s a story you tell about the song that you did with Linda on Long Long Time. Would you share it?    (Play the song with Ges intro of John)

Ges, I have to ask you - how do you get in the moment when singing Ronstadt songs? Are you looking in the audience’s eyes? What are you focusing on?   

One of the power ballads that you do absolutely slays me - it’s Someone to Lay Down Beside Me. Where’s it coming from when you are singing that song? 

John, you did a collaboration with Ges on line in respective studios on Winwood’s Can’t Find My Way Back Home. What was the inspiration of doing that song with Ges?                   

I have to say, Jim, the mix of this live CD was genius. How much did you have to do in post production to meet your satisfaction? Is the whole band also giving input or do they pretty much leave it up to you?                         

Two of my Ronstadt favorites are Blue Bayou & Desperado - judging by the audience reaction during that night’s performance, they knew you were going to nail them!

Ges, on Just One Look, where you introduced the band, at the end, John makes a statement about you and RR - how did that validation make you feel?                                

Before we wrap this show up, would you all talk about your upcoming concerts in CA and Texas….and will you be joining them John?                     

Thank you all for your incredible talent, sharing it with the world and continuing to share the passion of performing the music of one of the very best in the music world - Linda Ronstadt.  I’ve never heard anyone do it better. Love you guys!