When I first heard Katie sing, I thought of Nashville, and Eric Bikales, my friend, pianist/produce/arranger for Neil Sedaka.

Eric moved to the south 7 years ago from L A where he did quite well. Knowing, and trusting him to get me the best originals from award winning writers.

Last year Idol was the worst season of all, this year, was the second worst. I just can’t sit there and watch Randy Jackson use the word Brilliant when someone was just OK. I just cannot do it!! The judges have become cheerleaders for so-so singers,

The Grammys and Music Cares are honoring Streisand , she will emcee the silent auction and concert to raise money for the historic event

Last week, I received a most exciting invitation to come to Los Angeles and be a part of the red carpet grand opening of HAIR at the historic Pantages Theatre

It’s almost 2011, and I thought reality shows would have gone the way of platform shoes. I have to admit that I do watch a few of them. Gene Simmons Family Jewels,

I will start with my never ending surprise when a singer that I know to be excellent, beautiful, and quite capable, is auditioning for American Idol and doesn’t get past the first set of producer

I had the pleasure of seeing the “Just Imagine” John Lennon show, based at Planet Hollywood. I was the most animated person in the room. This was about a Beatle, this is John Lennon music. How can people sit still?

I always thought you had to be a great singer to make it in this crazy business. Perhaps that is because when I grew up in the 50′s and 60′s, there were few bad singers