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Orleans

Jason Fraley interviews Lance Hoppen, longtime bass player of the classic pop-rock band Orleans, which performs live at Rams Head in Annapolis, Maryland this Saturday, June 28th. They discuss the band’s journey to record timeless hits like “Dance with Me,” “Still the One” and “Love Takes Time.” (Theme Music: Scott Buckley’s “Clarion”)

The Beach Boys (Part 2)

Jason Fraley interviews Mike Love, who fronts The Beach Boys at the Virginia Arts Festival this Sunday, a week after his induction into the Songwriters Hall of Fame. They spoke when the band played the Kennedy Center with the National Symphony Orchestra in 2016. This episode is labeled “Part 2” because “Part 1” featured the late great Brian Wilson, who died last week at age 82. Listen in our archives at BeyondTheFamePodcast.com. (Theme Music: Scott Buckley’s “Clarion”)

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The Ohio Players

Jason Fraley interviews Jimmy “Diamond” Williams, longtime drummer of The Ohio Players, as the funk-soul band rocks The Birchmere in Alexandria, Virginia on June 21. They discuss the band’s album covers and journey to record hits like “Fire” and “Love Rollercoaster.” (Theme Music: Scott Buckley’s “Clarion”)