Beyond The Fame with Jason Fraley WTOP | Hubbard Radio

WTOP's Jason Fraley interviews Wiley Brown, the son of "The Godfather of Go-Go" Chuck Brown, as the Chuck Brown Band rings in both Father’s Day and Juneteenth with a special concert tomorrow at Watkins Regional Park in Upper Marlboro, Maryland. He discusses his dad's iconic journey and biggest go-go hits, from "Bustin' Loose" to "We Need Some Money," as well as his own responsibility to carry on his father's legacy. (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion")
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WTOP's Jason Fraley interviews Peter Grosz, who co-hosts "Don't Tell Seth! An Evening with the Seth Meyers Writers" at the Kennedy Center in Washington D.C. this Friday and Saturday. He describes meeting Meyers in college and asking him to be the best man at his wedding, as well as the difference between writing for "Late Night with Seth Meyers" and "The Colbert Report," not to mention starring in "Veep." (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion")
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WTOP's Jason Fraley interviews Eddie Montgomery of the beloved country-music duo Montgomery Gentry, which just celebrated its 25th anniversary with a special Nashville ceremony announcing the platinum-record certification of "Something to Be Proud Of" and gold-record certification of "My Town" and "Hell Yeah." He also describes growing up with brother John Michael Montgomery and his duty to keep singing after the loss of Troy Gentry, who tragically died in a helicopter crash in 2017. (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion")
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WTOP's Jason Fraley interviews five-time Grammy winner and world-music icon Angélique Kidjo, who joins the National Symphony Orchestra for "African Symphony" this Wednesday night at the Kennedy Center in Washington D.C. They discuss her journey from West Africa to Paris to become an international music sensation, including five Grammy-winning albums. (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion")
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WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley interviews Roger Daltrey of The Who before he rocks Wolf Trap in Vienna, Virginia this Wednesday. They discuss the band’s legacy and go behind the scenes of their biggest hits, including “My Generation,” “Pinball Wizard,” “Baba O’Riley,” “Won’t Get Fooled Again,” “Behind Blue Eyes,” “Who Are You?” and “You Better You Bet.” (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion")
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WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley interviews two-time Tony winner Christian Borle, who stars in "Bye Bye Birdie" at the Kennedy Center in Washington D.C. from June 7-15. He discusses stepping into Dick Van Dyke’s iconic shoes, as well as memories of his Broadway roles from “Something Rotten” to “Some Like It Hot.” (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion")
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