| Joanna Connor : Interview - Interviews |
 Guitarist Joanna Connor speaks to Lisa Torem about her new Joe Bonamassa-produced album, ‘4801 South Indiana Avenue’, the Chicago club scene and her blueprint for balancing artistic work and family.
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| U2 : Raging Pages - Features |
 In her 'Raging Pages' book column Lisa Torem examines a comprehensive volume about the work of Irish rockers U2 recently penned by Pennyblackmusic writer Eoghan Lyng
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| Robin Trower : Interview - Interviews |
 British guitarist/songwriter Robin Trower speaks to Lisa Torem about his collaboration with vocalist Maxi Priest and producer/bassist Livingstone Brown on ‘United State of Mind’.
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| Common : Raging Pages - Profiles |
 Chicago-raised rap artist, Common, lays bare his spiritual growth in his sophomore book, ‘Let Love Have the Last Word’ in 'Raging Pages'.
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| Clay's Quilt : Raging Pages - Features |
 In her 'Raging Pages' book column Lisa Torem examines award-winning novelist and music journalist Silas House's debut novel, 'Clay's Quilt'.
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| Kevin Godley : Interview - Interviews |
 10cc and Godley and Crème's Kevin Godley talks to Lisa Torem about his new interactive album project, ‘Muscle Memory,’ which asks pertinent questions about these unsettling times.
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| Fleetwood Mac : Raging Pages - Features |
 In her 'Raging Pages' book column Lisa Torem examines a new memoir by 'Tusk' producers/engineers Ken Caillat and Hernan Rojas
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| Little Richard : 1932-2020 - Profiles |
 Lisa Torem reminisces about one of her favourite rock ‘n’ roll heroes, Little Richard, who died in May.
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| Charlie Watts : Raging Pages - Features |
 In her 'Raging Pages' book column Lisa Torem enjoys 'Sympathy for the Drummer: Why Charlie Watts Matters', a new book which pays tribute to the legendary Rolling Stones drummer.
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| Allison Moorer : Interview - Interviews |
 Singer-songwriter, Alabama-born Allison Moorer talks to Lisa Torem about her new album ‘Blood’ and her memoir of the same title.
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| Sarah McLachlan : Interview - Interviews |
 Originally published in Examiner.com in 2016, Lisa Torem talks to multi-platinum selling Canadian singer Sarah McLachlan about her most recent LP ‘Shine On’ and her role in co-founding hugely successful all-female touring festival Lilith Fair.
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| Tori Amos : Chicago Humanities Festival, Chicago, 6/5/2020 - Live Reviews |
 Although the popular Chicago Humanities Festival was cancelled due to Covid-19, featured guest/singer-songwriter Tori Amos agreed to a live-stream interview. Lisa Torem reviews the highlights.
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| Tori Amos : Raging Pages - Features |
 In her second book Tori Amos casts a wide net across art and politics, and leaves reviewer Lisa Torem spellbound.
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| Pete Berwick : Interview - Interviews |
 Singer/songwriter/guitarist Pete Berwick’s triple-threat status is fully explored in his first Pennyblackmusic interview with Lisa Torem.
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| Michael Bloomfield : Raging Pages - Features |
 In her 'Raging Pages' book column, Lisa Torem examines a new oral biography by Jan Mark Wolkin and Bill Keenom on 60's folk musician Michael Bloomfield.
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| Beat : Interview - Interviews |
 Frontman Dave Wakeling reminisces on the 40th anniversary of the Beat’s fiery debut ‘I Can’t Help It’ and updates Lisa Torem about the band’s ambitious 2020 tour.
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| Graham Gouldman : Interview - Interviews |
 Lisa Torem speaks to award-winning British songwriter Graham Gouldman about his upcoming UK tour and new album, ‘Modesty Forbids’, his first full studio album in eight years.
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| Zombies : Interview - Interviews |
 Lisa Torem catches up with Zombies co-founder Colin Blunstone about their upcoming UK tour and much more.
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| Roger Daltrey : Raging Pages - Features |
 In her 'Raging Pages' book column Lisa Torem reflects on 'Thanks a Lot Mr Kibblewhite', the autobiography of the Who's Roger Daltrey.
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| Jann Wenner : Raging Pages - Features |
 Lisa Torem in her 'Raging Pages' book column finds Joe Hagan’s biography of Rolling Stone founder Jann Wenner is rich with pop culture detail and keen insight, and includes candid observations from high-profile insiders.
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| Brian Downey : Interview - Interviews |
 Former Thin Lizzy drummer Brian Downey talks to Lisa Torem about his years with the band, and touring again with his current band Alive and Dangerous.
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| Michael Dorf : Interview - Interviews |
 Lisa Torem speaks with American music entrepreneur and venue owner Michael Dorf about operating the City Winery, and his new memoir, 'Indulge Your Senses'.
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| One Man Bannister : Interview - Interviews |
 New Zealand singer-songwriter One Man Bannister tells Lisa Torem about his new interpretation of a classic Beatles record.
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| Michael Dorf : Raging Pages - Features |
 In 'Raging Pages' Lisa Torem finds that 'Indulge Your Senses: Scaling Intimacy in a Digital World', a new book by City Winery CEO Michael Dorf goes behind-the-scenes, revealing the highs and lows of being an entrepreneur in the music business arena as it relates to technology.
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| Who : Blossom Music Center, Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, 10/9/2019 - Live Reviews |
 Lisa Torem finds The Who’s 'Moving On!' tour at the Blossom Music Center at Cuyahoga Falls in Ohio, off the heels of a new release. drawing from seven albums and embellished by live, local orchestral arrangements.
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