Reggie Jackson Documentary, 'Cellino v. Barnes' on the Stage, A Biography of Musician Connie Converse, William Prince Performs Live
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Yankees fans all remember right fielder Reggie Jackson as "Mr. October," who always came in the clutch and led the team to five World Series championships in the 1970s. But Jackson also faced resistance as a Black athlete on and off the diamond. A new documentary, "Reggie," tells the story of Reggie Jackson and his career, featuring interviews with some baseball legends. Director Alexandria Stapleton joins us to talk about the film and take your calls.
The personal injury firm Cellino & Barnes made a name for itself with catchy TV jingles, ubiquitous billboards, bus stop ads and more. The duo acrimoniously parted ways in 2020, and just months later, Stephen Barnes was killed in a plane crash in upstate New York. Their story now appears on stage in the form of a play called "Cellino v. Barnes," written and performed by Mike B. Breen and David Rafailedes, who join us to talk about the production. "Cellino v. Barnes," is running through May 7.
Singer/songwriter Connie Converse was a groundbreaking folk artist years before people like Bob Dylan and Joni Mitchell arrived on the scene. But she's better known for getting in her VW Beetle in 1974 and driving off, never to be heard from again. In recent years, her work has been released as an album in 2009 and played on WNYC's "Spinning on Air," which led to more recognition. Writer, performer and musician Howard Fishman sought to understand her music and her life, and he joins us to discuss his biography, To Anyone Who Ever Asks: The Life, Music, and Mystery of Connie Converse.
Canadian and Peguis First Nation singer-songwriter William Prince created his latest album, Stand in the Joy, with the help of country super-producer Dave Cobb. The JUNO-winning musician brings his rich baritone to our studios for a live performance.
