Living On Music with Steve Houk

Steve Houk
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"Living On Music with Steve Houk" has interviewed over 150 musicians since it began in 2020, from both the super-talented Washington DC music community as well as musical legends from around the world. Host Steve Houk, a three-time Emmy-winning TV writer & producer/music writer and musician, describes the journeys he takes every show, whether it's a deep dive or a brief meetup: “My main objective is to enrich and captivate musicians and music people, let them engage and reminisce about their musical ride, often remembering their triumphs and their challenges, all while educating and entertaining their fans new and old and the public as well. It’s been the most exciting, fulfilling and rewarding experience, both professionally and personally, in my 38-year television and media career.” Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/living-on-music-with-steve-houk--5376946/support.

  1. Bruce Sudano on Living On Music

    FEB 19

    Bruce Sudano on Living On Music

    Through his biggest influences, experiences and memories, singer/songwriter Bruce Sudano conveys his stories of love, heartache, struggle and spirituality by way of song. On March 13, 1977 after a steady musical beginning to his career and forming his own band Brooklyn Dreams, Bruce met legendary R&B singer/songwriter Donna Summer, and Bruce’s band and Summer immediately began writing songs and touring together, and within a few months, Sudano and Summer were dating. A year later Donna had a #1 smash with "Bad Girls" which she co-wrote with Bruce & his Brooklyn Dreams mates. Three years after they met, Sudano and Donna Summer married on July 16, 1980, and in 1981, Millennium Records (RCA distribution) released Bruce's first solo album, Fugitive Kind. Also in 1981 Sudano and Summer had two daughters together, the couple's first child Brooklyn, named after the New York City borough Sudano is from, was born in 1981, and their second child Amanda Grace was born in 1982. Diagnosed with lung cancer, Donna Summer Sudano died on May 17th, 2012 at the couple’s home in Naples, Florida at the age of 63. Following his wife’s passing Sudano has created a body of impressive solo work and participated in major tributes to his late legendary wife. Join Living On Music on Facebook at facebook.com/groups/livingonmusic and subscribe to Living On Music on YouTube at youtube.com/@livingonmusicwithstevehouk. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/living-on-music-with-steve-houk--5376946/support.

    36 min
  2. Rodney Justo of Atlanta Rhythm Section on Living On Music

    12/26/2025

    Rodney Justo of Atlanta Rhythm Section on Living On Music

    Rodney Justo was original lead vocalist for Atlanta Rhythm Section starting in 1970–1972, he returned to fill-in for missing vocalists in 1983 and 2008, and then In May 2011, Justo returned to ARS full-time, nearly forty years after his '72 departure. ARS co-founder and keyboardist Dean Daughtry died in Huntsville, Alabama in 2023, of natural causes at age 76, leaving Justo as the last surviving original member. During his career, Juston also collaborated with Roy Orbison, BJ Thomas, Roy Buchanan and others. Join Living On Music on Facebook at facebook.com/groups/livingonmusic and subscribe to Living On Music on YouTube at youtube.com/@livingonmusicwithstevehouk. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/living-on-music-with-steve-houk--5376946/support.

    50 min
  3. Stevie Nicole on Living On Music

    11/03/2025

    Stevie Nicole on Living On Music

    Stevie Nicole is an independent singer-songwriter based in the Washington DC area, Alexandria/Del Ray to be specific, whose music blends acoustic folk warmth with a modern poetic edge. She also lives with multiple chronic illnesses that shape the themes within her music and her perspective on life, as well as the pace at which she creates. Stevie’s debut album, 'Rise', a 12-track record covering themes of grief, resilience, and chronic illness, was released in March 2025, and with intimate lyrics and a voice full of both comfort and raw emotion, her songs invite listeners to slow down, feel deeply, and find light in unlikely places. US Insider says of 'Rise,' “If her debut is this unflinchingly authentic, then her future appears to be equally uncompromising.” Join Living On Music on Facebook at facebook.com/groups/livingonmusic and subscribe to Living On Music on YouTube at youtube.com/@livingonmusicwithstevehouk. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/living-on-music-with-steve-houk--5376946/support.

    30 min
  4. Pete Ragusa, Dave Elliott and Tommy Lepson Talk The 2025 Danny Gatton Celebration on Living On Music

    08/20/2025

    Pete Ragusa, Dave Elliott and Tommy Lepson Talk The 2025 Danny Gatton Celebration on Living On Music

    YOU KNOW ABOUT THE BELOVED DANNY GATTON BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION HELD IN YEARS PAST AT THE BIRCHMERE...WELL HERE YOU GO AGAIN, LIVING ON MUSIC PRESENTS A TREASURE TROVE OF THREE REGIONAL MUSICAL MAINSTAYS -- TOMMY LEPSON, DAVE ELLIOTT AND PETE RAGUSA -- TALKING ABOUT THEIR SHEER EXCITEMENT OF PLAYING ALONG WITH AN INCREDIBLE LINEUP IN THE 6TH ANNUAL Danny Gatton Birthday Celebration ON FRIDAY AUGUST 29TH AT THE ONE AND ONLY BIRCHMERE, THESE THREE MUSIC STAPLES ALSO TALK ABOUT THEIR OWN PERSONAL EXPERIENCE WITH GATTON BACK IN THE DAYS WHEN HE WAS CONSIDERED ONE OF THE BEST GUITARISTS EVER, AND STILL IS. WATCH THIS AND THEN IF IT'S PRIOR TO THE SHOW, GRAB YOUR TICKETS, YOU WON'T EVER FORGET THIS EPIC CELEBRATION OF A DC-REGIONAL LEGEND. HERE'S YOUR TICKET LINK AFTER YOU HEAR THEIR AMAZING TAILS: https://www.birchmere.com/events/6th-annual-danny-gatton-birthday-celebration/ Join Living On Music on Facebook at facebook.com/groups/livingonmusic and subscribe to Living On Music on YouTube at youtube.com/@livingonmusicwithstevehouk. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/living-on-music-with-steve-houk--5376946/support.

    20 min
  5. Sara Loera on Living On Music

    08/18/2025

    Sara Loera on Living On Music

    Sara Loera is a truly dynamic singer (and a fitness & fashion enthusiast) from Southern California, who over the years has built an impressive career: she's lent her powerful vocals to two top ten Billboard Dance Chart hits, collaborated with legendary producer David Foster, and contiues to tour the globe with the band Postmodern Jukebox. Sara's stage presence also earned her a featured spot in the Bravo documentary "Bet It All on Blonde" where she performed as one of Erika Jayne's backup singers/dancers. Sara has demonstrated her versatility and dedication to music throughout her career. In addition to her singing career, she has also worked as a DJ, a bartender and held sales, marketing, and promotions positions. In addition to her live performances, Sara has also garnered over 250 million views on YouTube, where her stunning vocals have captured the hearts of a global audience. She's also released two original albums, showcasing her versatility as an artist and a vocalist. One reviewer said, "With her eclectic background and diverse experiences, Sara continues to captivate audiences worldwide with her unique sound, passion, and unwavering commitment to her craft." Join Living On Music on Facebook at facebook.com/groups/livingonmusic and subscribe to Living On Music on YouTube at youtube.com/@livingonmusicwithstevehouk. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/living-on-music-with-steve-houk--5376946/support.

    48 min
  6. Orleans' Lance Hoppen on Living On Music

    08/11/2025

    Orleans' Lance Hoppen on Living On Music

    Lance Hoppen is the bassist and one of the early members of Orleans, the American pop rock band formed in 1972 in Woodstock, New York by Lance's older brother Larry Hoppen, John Hall and Wells Kelly. Following two commercial flops, Orleans struck gold in ’75 as slick pop rock became a hit radio staple, and their ensuing slabs reached the upper echelon of the singles and album charts. The band is best known for its hits "Dance with Me" (No. 6 in 1975); "Still the One" (No. 5 in 1976), from the album 'Waking and Dreaming' and "Love Takes Time" (No. 11 in 1979). The group's name evolved from the music it was playing when it formed; their music is inspired in part by Louisiana artists, including Allen Toussaint and the Neville Brothers. Join Living On Music on Facebook at facebook.com/groups/livingonmusic and subscribe to Living On Music on YouTube at youtube.com/@livingonmusicwithstevehouk. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/living-on-music-with-steve-houk--5376946/support.

    53 min
  7. Dennis Diken on Living On Music

    07/02/2025

    Dennis Diken on Living On Music

    Dennis Diken is an American drummer, DJ, author, music historian and founding member of the band The Smithereens, which he formed in 1980 with Pat DiNizio, Jim Babjak, and Mike Mesaros in Carteret, New Jersey. Besides playing with The Smithereens, Diken has been a fill-in DJ on WFMU, as well as a liner-notes author and reissue project researcher. As a musician, Diken has recorded or toured with, among others, Ronnie Spector, Dave Davies, Nancy Sinatra, Mary Weiss of the Shangri-Las[6] and Ben E. King, and worked with musicians such as Dave Amels and R. Stevie Moore. Diken has been a constant member of The Smithereens since 1980, but has also worked as a session drummer since the 1980s, he toured with former Shangri-La member Mary Weiss in the late 2000s and has since 2014 toured with former Kinks guitarist Dave Davies' solo band. Diken also toured with Ronnie Spector in the late 2010s. Join Living On Music on Facebook at facebook.com/groups/livingonmusic and subscribe to Living On Music on YouTube at youtube.com/@livingonmusicwithstevehouk. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/living-on-music-with-steve-houk--5376946/support.

    57 min
  8. Debórah Benton on Living On Music

    06/21/2025

    Debórah Benton on Living On Music

    Debórah Benton is not only the longtime TV host of the "Valley Gold w/ Debórah" show that can be seen on nationwide My TV Network where she's interviewed everyone from local residents to international celebrities and musicians, but she is also the lead singer and organizer of "Deja Vu - The Dionne Warwick Tribute," the ultimate and exclusive tribute concert honoring the all-time Queen of Pop Music, and the only one like it anywhere worldwide. May 2024 at the DeYor Performing Arts Center was the debut performance of "Déjà Vu -The Dionne Warwick Tribute" by the first Warwick Tribute artist anywhere and it proved to be just the beginning of many gloriously successful nights since. From it came collaborations with world renown artists, recording projects, a radio broadcast and podcast, more concert dates and an ever-growing fanbase. Even 40-year Dionne Warwick publicist Angello Ellerby called Debórah's renderings of Dionne "spectacular" and that she was unmatched as far as singing Dionne's style and flavor. Join Living On Music on Facebook at facebook.com/groups/livingonmusic and subscribe to Living On Music on YouTube at youtube.com/@livingonmusicwithstevehouk. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/living-on-music-with-steve-houk--5376946/support.

    43 min
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"Living On Music with Steve Houk" has interviewed over 150 musicians since it began in 2020, from both the super-talented Washington DC music community as well as musical legends from around the world. Host Steve Houk, a three-time Emmy-winning TV writer & producer/music writer and musician, describes the journeys he takes every show, whether it's a deep dive or a brief meetup: “My main objective is to enrich and captivate musicians and music people, let them engage and reminisce about their musical ride, often remembering their triumphs and their challenges, all while educating and entertaining their fans new and old and the public as well. It’s been the most exciting, fulfilling and rewarding experience, both professionally and personally, in my 38-year television and media career.” Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/living-on-music-with-steve-houk--5376946/support.

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