Author, Poet, Businessman Bill Pezzimenti on The Anne Leighton Inclusion Interview Show

 It's a pleasure to interview my longtime friend Bill Pezzimenti, who wrote the book "Facing the Monkey's Grin," a delightful and easy read about crazymakers in the work world. Bill's also a working poet and talented salesperson. https://youtu.be/abAWDZ1KBtc?si=qtif8T6ETkJX2IBm via @YouTube

Refestramus - Live at HRH Prog 15

Hot on the heels of Refestramus' "Morri's Rock Boutique" the band has more for you. The official pro-shot, 4K video of their full 30-minute live set from the HRH Prog 15 festival last November.

The band was honored to share the stage with some absolute legends for this special performance:

* David Jackson (the legendary Van der Graaf Generator saxophonist)
* Alex Hutchings (guitar virtuoso known for his work with Steven Wilson)
* Gareth Cole (Tiger Moth Tales) on guitar

If you couldn't make it to the festival, this is the next best thing. Mixed directly from the soundboard, this isn't just live footage—it is a real concert film of Refestramus' signature progressive rock intensity and cinematic songwriting on one of the biggest prog stages, featuring songs from "Morri's Rock Boutique" and "Intouríst." 

Gaelynn Lea on the Anne Leighton Inclusion Interview Show

 My interview with singer-songwriter-violinist-public speaker-- and now author Gaelynn Lea is live on YouTube. She's on tour in support of her book, “It wasn’t meant to be Perfect." I'll be hearing her live at Joe's Pub Saturday. https://youtube.com/watch?v=HOPsy8M2r4o&si=sL_UXJwQWOFtN-3h

Poets With Purpose's Noel Figueroa on the Anne Leighton Inclusion Interview Show

 Noel Figueroa loves poetry and poets, and he created a group "Poets with Purpose." He's curating the Blackbird Stage happening the New York City Poetry Festival on July 18 at Governor's Island. We also talk about his poetry book, "One Man's Journey" in this interview. https://youtube.com/watch?v=qgAjuXYDaB0&si=WMnSxlVRsv0bi9tm

Spring and Summer's Musical Colors

Right Where I Should Be  Jenn Cristy  dramatic and vulnerable reflection leading to personal triumph over sad and hard times, piano driven band, female vocals. about the climb and "Here I stand more naked...”  dramatic build with descant harmony and much orchestral. Grounding.  

Jacaranda Trees Erinn Alissa  Contemporary folk, electric guitar solo, female voice-a little Joan Baez range, this is a metaphor or memory of losing everything, including her beautiful Jacaranda Trees after the fires. descriptive lyrics. The house slipped away, the sun always stays.

Archilochus Re-Deemed  James Naughton  Folk rock with bold male vocals, hook: "I am a servant of the Lord God of War" shout out to Greeks gods and a poetic approach to old-fashioned war and supporting those in the trenches not the guy in a high horse manicuring his beard. No self pity. 

Drive  The Veitch Boys  Beach Boys inspired harmonies with jazz chords, tenor vocals, summertime pop pop, guitar, the hook is "Drive my baby driving." It's about togetherness and summer nights. Towards the end of the song, it lifts the tempo of "California Girls"  

Walk Away Renee  Michael Veitch  An acoustic cover of the Left Banke hit. male tenor with falsetto. thoughtful interpretation dedicated to Renee Good. sadness, forced to cry,

   

Zombie Cornelius Eady  Electric guitar and hey yeah vocals, About a zombie rising again, eating the sensitive ones, being judge & jury, we'll never get out of the zombie's way. this song could be taken literally or used as a metaphor,

I Can’t Take it Anymore  Arianna D.  female, rich harmonies, cold ending, jazzpop/yacht rock, inspired by Taylor Swift. Break up song. It's direct about waiting by the door for the boyfriend that never comes and ultimately she realizes he’s coming when he feels like it, "you're wasting all my time." Teenager.  

 Slaying Dragons  Jonell Mosser  live recording, bold female vocals and electric guitar w/ reggae rhythms, singing about recovering from abuse. "I am not that fragile little girl…I am slaying dragons…. armor bright… rescue princess….fearless knight.”