Taking Care of Business
Fascinating interviews with news makers, artists, and innovators

Ep.47 – Jay Cob

Jay Jacobs (known also as Jay Cob) has worked professionally in the music business since the mid '70's. In the 80's he did a four year stint on the Oldie's/Doo Wop circuit where he had the opportunity to back artists like Del Shannon and Freddy Cannon, and open for major artists like Lesley Gore, Little Anthony, and Joey Dee.

For over twenty years his duet, Doc & JC was known as one of the best acoustic acts on Long Island. He's also been a guest at Les Paul's home, and has had the great opportunity to jam with him.

To learn more please visit: https://cobscabin.com

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Ep.46 – Bankruptcy 101 with Todd Cushner

Attorney Todd Cushner joins Richard Solomon to address a number of issues concerning personal and business bankruptcy in addition to foreclosure defense.

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Ep.45 – All That Jazz - Love Vibrations for Planet Earth with Stan Chovnick

All That Jazz - Love Vibrations for Planet Earth with Stan Chovnick

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Ep.44 – In the studio with Bluerace - Rocking with the band including a World Premiere!

In the studio with Bluerace - Rocking with the band including a World Premiere!

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Ep.43 – The Serious Business of Comedy - Rich Solomon with Rob Falcone and Scott Schendlinger

The Serious Business of Comedy - Rich Solomon with Rob Falcone and Scott Schendlinger

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Ep.42 – In the Studio with Johnny Rullo - My Father's Place Radio

Rich Solomon in the Studio with Johnny Rullo - My Father's Place Radio

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Ep.41 – Pink Elephant Organic Clothing - Liz Kakar and Courtney Coughlin with Richard Solomon

Pink Elephant Organic Clothing - Liz Kakar and Courtney Coughlin with Richard Solomon

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Ep.40 – The Stollers

The Stollers's textured musical style is informed by rock, and folk. and jazz, with strains of classical music as well as world influences.

The Stollers' first band was The Wizard’s Hound. After the Hound, The Stollers' performances became sparse but they continued to write and occasionally play together at selected NYC venues eventually leading to their CD Stationary Sun.

Since the release of Stationary Sun, The Stollers (Brad and Lesley) have been seen live, performing songs from the album as well as other new and old songs. They have been joined by Joe Refano on bass, Shawn Murray on drums, and sometimes Sly Scott (from the original band) on Sax and flute.

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Ep.39 – In the Studio with Joe Refano - The Liverpool Shuffle and other musical endeavors

When Joe was young he saw the Beatles live at Shea Stadium in 1966, saw the Doors, Jimi Hendrix, and the Monkees. All of this shaped his music career in which he was a part of Herman's Hermits, the Monkees (talk about full circle) and the Liverpool Shuffle, a Beatles tribute band. You will hear amazing stories from someone who witnessed rock history as it unfolded. You will hear some great original tunes played on this radio show broadcast on 88.1 FM as a co-production of My Father's Place Radio. (Joe also played there too.)

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Ep.38 – Musician and Actor Jeremy Clyde - My Father's Place Radio

Jeremy Clyde is a great guest who provides not only British charm and elegance but great stories! Listen to this one hour in-depth interview with Richard Solomon in advance of Jeremy's performance at My Father's Place at the Roslyn Hotel. (Chris Maffei - sound engineer for this recording - thanks Chris!)

Jeremy Clyde is not just one half of sixties British Invasion duo Chad & Jeremy, he’s also an accomplished actor and songwriter who recently embarked on a one-album-a-year solo project entitled ‘The Bottom Drawer Sessions’. Jeremy takes the stage in a rare solo show to launch the newest installment of The Bottom Drawer Sessions, performing new songs, some Chad & Jeremy classics, and stripped down versions of deep cuts from the psychedelic years.

The first of Chad Stuart & Jeremy Clyde's 14 U.S. chart hits was 1963’s "Yesterday's Gone", followed by "A Summer Song", "Willow Weep for Me", "If I Loved You", "Before and After" and more. TV appearances included "Shindig", "Hullabaloo", "The Patty Duke Show", "The Dick Van Dyke Show" and "Batman". Their musical adventure-and evolution-continued with the hits "Distant Shores" and "You Are She," from late 1966, but they turned a corner with the September 25, 1967 LP release ‘Of Cabbages And Kings".

Looking back at the classic album, AllMusic guide says Chad & Jeremy "were gifted songwriters who could work outside the standard pop framework of the day, and Chad Stuart (who orchestrated the album) was a talented and imaginative arranger who gives the material a sound that's both rich and intimate."

That songwriting gift never left Jeremy Clyde, and through decades of off and on touring with Chad & Jeremy and on and on acting on British television--including "Downton Abbey"-- and the stages of London's West End. Beginning with the 2014 release of "The Bottom Drawer Sessions No. 1", Jeremy Clyde has --with more than 50 sweeping, evocative, inspired recordings- reclaimed the title of ‘songwriter’. He describes the Bottom Drawer sessions as “analog songs for an analog age”. With his 2018 U.S. tour dates - on his own and with Peter Asher - another title, "troubadour" can't be far behind.

Special thanks to Jeremy for a wonderful interview.

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Taking Care of Business provides unique and intimate behind the scenes access to news makers, artists, and innovators. The show focuses on great human interest stories that will fascinate you, entertain you, and provide great insight on the mechanics of business, health, science, the environment, music, and more. We travel the world - from US military aircraft carriers to the NASA exhibit about Mars. Each week is a new adventure. Topics range from the most serious and cutting edge, to the most lighthearted and entertaining. A production of LIU Public Radio. Visit us at WCWP.org