Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Toronto-based Jazz Guitarist & Composer David Occhipinti. We talk about his brand-new 2025 album Camera Lucida and his remarkable journey through music. This new recording features eight original compositions blending chamber music textures and jazz guitar improvisations with some of Canada’s finest musicians. […]
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Fifth-Generation Mariachi Musician Alvaro Paulino Jr. and Dynamic Singer & Pianist Linda EPO. We talk about the upcoming MexFest on November 1, 2025, at Flushing Town Hall, celebrating Día de los Muertos with music, art, and culture. This inaugural festival honors Mexican art, […]
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with 5x GRAMMY Nominated Saxophonist, Arranger, Composer & Educator Lakecia Benjamin. We catch up with this powerhouse of modern jazz to talk about her November 1, 2025 show at the historic Folly Theater in Kansas City and so much more. From her early days […]
Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. In this episode, we talk with Author, Survivor, Sales Guru & Overall Inspiration Jay Setchell. Jay’s life is a remarkable testament to resilience — having survived multiple deaths, near-death experiences, 73 surgeries, and paralysis. His story is a powerful exploration of inner […]
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Guitarist Zacc Harris, Bassist Chris Bates, and Drummer Pete Hennig of the Twin Cities Jazz Quartet Atlantis Quartet. We dive into their electrifying new album, Live at Berlin, and explore the group’s deep collective history and creative chemistry. Recorded during the opening week […]
Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. In this episode, we talk with Advocate, Activist, Artist & Author Hugh Flynn — a widely published journalist and award-winning playwright whose life’s work centers on advocating for underserved communities, especially those with disabilities. His powerful memoir, SOMETHING SPECIAL BE, tells the […]
Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. In this episode, we talk with Fashion Entrepreneur, Social Commerce Innovator, Television Personality & Author Christos Garkinos. Known as the “Robin Hood of Fashion,” Christos was born to Greek immigrant parents in Detroit and built a remarkable career in the fashion world. […]
Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. In this episode, we talk with Author, Mother of Six, Trauma Survivor & Founder of the Colin James Barth Outreach, Julie Barth. Through her nonprofit, Julie is dedicated to supporting women-led households in times of crisis, offering hope and help where it’s […]
Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. In this episode, we talk with Culture Architect, Speaker & Visionary Force Behind Castaway & Company, Diane Yarborough. As the founder and leader of an organization bringing fresh energy to how companies thrive, Diane draws from over 20 years of Disney experience […]
Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. In this episode, we talk with Kayse Gehret, Founder of Microdosing for Healing and the Professional Microdosing Facilitator Program. With nearly 30 years in the healing arts, Kayse has helped over 1,400 people across 30 countries use microdosing as a tool for […]
