Category Archives: Q+A

with Desi Ramone

Who or what inspires you?

Making a difference in a young person’s night out with my music and performance.

Why do you love Radio Venice?

Radio Venice is local with local acts that shoots out across the globe broadcasting high above Venice Boardwalk. It gives artists young and old a chance to be seen and heard. It’s a tough biz and RV makes it a friendlier.

Favorite song right now?

Funny you ask, my favorite song right now is my latest single coming out this Fall called Radio Venice. Recorded right in the Radio Venice studio!

Favorite album right now?

Paul Collins’ Beat “The Kids Are The Same” 1982

Latest hobby you picked up?

Trampoline!

Last thing you read?

“Last Train To Memphis” by Peter Guralnick

Best breakup song?

“One For My Baby (and One More for The Road)” by Old Blue Eyes (aka Frank Sinatra)

Best makeout song?

Anything by Los Panchos

Favorite quarantine activity?

Video/film editing

Favorite comfort food?

Crunchy Peanut Butter w/ Raspberry Jam on fresh wheat bread

Favorite instrument …

Drums

… and does it have a name?

Radio King and Ludwig

Desi Ramone

with Jeremy Parker

Who or what inspires you?

I get inspired when you get that “Sizzle” feeling when a melody dances on top of music or a harmony gives you chills. That is the drug of sound that I’ve chased since I first experienced it.

Why do you love Radio Venice?

They have brought in so many independent artists who you would never hear of or get to listen to. Plus they embrace the diversity and spirit that we all love in Venice.

Favorite song right now?

Superwoman by Stevie Wonder

Favorite album right now?

RTJ4. The new Run The Jewels album is the truth!

Latest hobby you picked up?

Wake Surfing. I’m living in PA and there’s no waves here so I started surfing behind a boat.

Last thing you read?

The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams

Best breakup song?

Please Please Please by James Brown

Best makeout song?

Here in Your Bedroom by Goldfinger

Favorite quarantine activity?

I built a miniramp in my backyard so I could skate it during quarantine.

Favorite comfort food?

Sushi

Favorite instrument …

My 73 Martin D18. It was my father’s (who passed) guitar that he used every Sunday to lead worship at church. It’s not very pretty and falling apart but I love how it sounds.

… and does it have a name?

It’s the only guitar I have without a name, probably because it was my Dad’s before me so it didn’t feel like it was mine to name. I don’t even know if the guitar is a “She”.

Jeremy Parker

with Black Tar Roses

Who or what inspires you?

My past, present and future

Why do you love Radio Venice?

Because of its accessibility

Favorite song right now?

Sleaford Mods – Tweet, tweet, tweet

Favorite album right now?

The Dead Brothers – Black Moose

Latest hobby you picked up?

Sound engineering

Last thing you read?

The Descent of Man

Best breakup song?

Don’t break my heart – UB40

Favorite quarantine activity?

Songwriting

Favorite comfort food?

Ben Jerry’s Cherry Garcia

Favorite instrument …

Guitar

… and does it have a name?

No but it’s played so much the mat finish is now gloss

Black Tar Roses

with Zaynab Wilson

Who or what inspires you?

Heartfelt connections, conversations that inspire the heart and mind, and everyday people being and doing

Why do you love Radio Venice?

Because to love unconditionally is a great gift… and so is being shown love by Radio Venice

Favorite song right now?

Why Don’t You – Cleo Sol

Favorite album right now?

Jeremy Dutcher – Wolastoqiyik Lintuwakonawa

Latest hobby you picked up?

Candle making

Last thing you read?

The Book of Rumi & With The Heart in Mind

Best breakup song?

Where I Stood – Missy Higgins

Favorite quarantine activity?

Gardening and jamming

Favorite comfort food?

Stovetop popcorn

Favorite instrument …

The voice

… and does it have a name?

The Gift

Zaynab Wilson

with André Cholmondeley

Who or what inspires you?

Humans and our fascinating little time on this amazing planet! And the stories we tell.

Why do you love Radio Venice?

Diverse, GREAT production values, positivity, their inspirational LOVE of Music and Art!

Favorite song right now?

“Long Long Way from Home” Foreigner: (right this minute, sure!)

Favorite album right now?

“A” Jethro Tull

Latest hobby you picked up?

Photo/Image editing!!

Last thing you read?

Hopefully not the LAST, but most recent was an interview with effects algorithmic genius Tom Erbe

Best breakup song?

“It’s Too Late” Carole King

Best makeout song?

anything by HEART

Favorite quarantine activity?

Getting better on 4 instruments. Getting better at video editing & streaming

Favorite comfort food?

Thai or Mexican

Favorite instrument …

Synthesizer

… and does it have a name?

Hmmm no

André Cholmondeley

with Chris Opperman

Who or what inspires you?

“Put a Motor in Yourself” by Frank Zappa
Not just the song. The phrase too.

Why do you love Radio Venice?

Rae’s hot

Favorite song right now?

“Beautiful Telephones” by Carla Bley

Favorite album right now?

“Life Goes On” by Carla Bley

Latest hobby you picked up?

Cooking

Last thing you read?

His Dark Materials trilogy by Phillip Pullman

Best breakup song?

“Nookie” by Limp Bizkit

Best makeout song?

Anything by Boney James

Favorite quarantine activity?

Playing video games with my little girl

Favorite comfort food?

Potato chips

Favorite instrument …

Piano

… and does it have a name?

LOL! No.

Chris Opperman

with Gerry Fialka

Who or what inspires you?

Suzy Williams

Why do you love Radio Venice?

It nurtures new music and Fun is the Key=FUNKY

Favorite song right now?

Outside Now by Frank Zappa

Favorite album right now?

Bravo by Suzy Williams & Michael Jost

Latest hobby you picked up?

Producing Funk Music

Last thing you read?

Finnegans Wake by James Joyce

Best breakup song?

Why Do I Feel? by The Shaggs

Best makeout song?

Can’t Fool Computers by BSP=Black Shoe Polish

Favorite quarantine activity?

Writing new articles for the Venice BeachHead

Favorite comfort food?

Spinach and rice

Favorite instrument …

Kazoo

… and does it have a name?

Korla Pandit

Gerry Fialka