The Rick Z Show

John David Schrader

John David Schrader storms the Rick Z Show with his Grammy contender 21 Summers.  He discusses producing the album in his studio and reveals insight from his personal life and work.

Ira Coleman

Ira Coleman talks about his career on The Rick Z Show.  Ira is a Jazz Bassist who has worked with such Jazz greats such as Tony Williams, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Herbie Handcock, and more.  His exploits have extended into the world of Pop music playing with Mark Cohen and Rock Icon Sting.

The Rhinecliff Hotel

 

The Rhinecliff Hotel is gone but not forgotten. It was home to many a Hudson Valley band. Some young upstarts that made their bones there and also well known artists looking for a hip new venue.

The Hotel's mystique and charm were steeped in its lack of pretension. Mike Nickerson knows more about it than perhaps any man alive and he chats with Rick Z about the role he played in establishing its reputation.

Cathy Young

Cathy Young is a singer, a songwriter, a Hudson Valley girl, and she shares her music on the Rick Z Show Cathy's warm voice and personal style makes her one of the best composers of love songs, etc. in the area. 

Rita Ryan

Rita Ryan takes a break from interviewing local musicians to be interviewed by one on the Rick Z Show.  Rita's live radio show Localmotion airs Wednesdays at 4pm on 91.3 WVKR Vasser College. Her over 200 shows shines a spotlight on local talent and the venues they play as well as known musical icons from Paul Schafer and Martin Sexton to Jack Cassidy and Malcolm Cecil. 

Terry McCann

Terry McCann shares his interpretation of traditional Irish music as well as a few pints of Guinness with Rick on the Rick Z Show.  They discuss the many incarnations of Terry's music from Radio Child and Green Maureen to his most recent project The T McCann Band....Cheers!

David Temple

  Classical guitar virtuoso David Temple impresses Rick Z with his talent.  And talks about his career as performer and teacher.

Chris Winham

Musician and studio owner Chris Winham visits The Rick Z Show. He reminisces with Rick about old times and shares conversation about his music and also the music of his father. 

T. G. Vanini

Spend some time in the wonderful world of T G Vanini.  His inventive songs and charming style will put a smile on your face. T G's wit and humor are matched only by his fine Celtic violin.

Emily Melendez

 Accomplished classical musician Emily Melendez plays her Harp on the Rick Z Show. Emily shares her knowledge of the instrument and demonstrates its enchanting sound with a selection of classic compositions.