Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series. We catch up with veteran jazz pianist, composer, and educator Mike Pagan to talk about the upcoming 2025 Lee’s Summit Jazz Festival happening on Saturday, June 28th, at The Bridge Space in downtown Lee’s Summit, Missouri. A proud 20-year resident of Lee’s Summit, Mike […]
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series. In this episode, we talk with German-born, NYC-based jazz drummer Finn Wiest, a rising star making waves with his powerful debut album Aurora. This quintet release is filled with original compositions from each band member, showcasing a collaborative spirit and deep musical storytelling. It’s […]
Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. In this episode, we talk with entrepreneur, producer, and arts leader Eric Oberstein — the founder of Eric Oberstein Productions (EOP), a New York City-based artist management and producing company. Eric is a 2x GRAMMY and 2x Latin GRAMMY-winning producer, a dynamic […]
Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. In this episode, we chat with entrepreneur and tech innovator Aidan Sowa, the Co-Founder of Zoto Dialer — a high-performance outbound calling platform built for sales teams that demand speed, scale, and results. Designed for agencies, appointment setters, and entrepreneurs, Zoto Dialer […]
Welcome to another edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. In this episode, we speak with entrepreneur, author, keynote speaker, and activist Jodi Bondi Norgaard. She’s the visionary founder of Dream Big Toy Company and creator of the groundbreaking Go! Go! Sports Girls dolls — a line designed to promote healthy, active play […]
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series. We sit down with veteran blues singer, songwriter, and guitarist Eric Johanson, a standout voice in the modern blues scene. Hailing from Alexandria, Louisiana and now based in New Orleans, Eric discusses his new 2025 release, Live in Mississippi — a raw, electrifying snapshot […]
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series. We reconnect with acclaimed jazz pianist and composer Yelena Eckemoff to talk about her bold new 2025 double album, Scenes from the Dark Ages. This project blends progressive rock, modern jazz, and medieval themes into a surreal, nearly two-hour listening experience delivered by a […]
Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. In this episode, we speak with Noel Roby — creator of TheBaseballStoryteller.com, former player, passionate podcaster, and dedicated advocate for seeing Dwight “Doc” Gooden inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown. Noel shares his personal connection to Gooden’s legacy, his […]
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series. We sit down with Vermont-based jazz guitarist and composer Dan Greenleaf, a rising talent in the jazz world. In this powerful conversation, Dan shares the story behind his debut album Live at Ford Hall, his creative journey, and how living with cerebral palsy has […]
Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. In this episode, we chat with Jen Yundt Coles — known as The SIBO Coach, a powerhouse in functional medicine and integrative health. She’s an author, educator, and guide for high-performing professionals and creatives who are ready to ditch chronic digestive issues […]
