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Born in the southern part of Sweden (Helsingborg) Miqael aka Hicks grew up with a dream of making a living on his music. Playing in local bands he wrote music, toured and learned the chops as an artist and songwriter. He soon moved to Stockholm to pursuit his dream of being a songwriter. His first cut with an other artist was the Swedish band Barbados that cut one of his country songs. The album went Gold and the band got a Grammy for Best Album. Pretty good start as a songwriter. Since then he has picked up more Gold and Platinum albums. Hicks (Miqael Persson) is also an accomplished songwriter with most of his live material being written by himself and other co-writers. Whilst in Nashville he was able to co-write with top songwriters Anthony Smith, Dallas Rogers, Dennis Morgan and Sharon Vaughn.  He met with his USA publisher and learned that a song he wrote ‘Cuts Like A Diamond’ on his last USA visit was picked up by the Little River Band. Not only did they record it, but used the title of their new alb

Josey Milner is part small town teen, part road-worthy country starlet, and she turned heads and changed hearts with her debut US single, “Not Pretty Enough.” The song thrust Josey into the country music spotlight, launching her anti-bullying campaign with Angels and Doves, earning her a 2013 Independent Country Music Award nomination for Promising Young Artist, a Top 10 Hottest New Artist designation, and a Number One single on the world’s first independent country music chart, Indie World. Now, Josey has taken her initial successes to greater heights with “Cowgirls.”  “Cowgirls” was recorded at Awestruck Studios with her “Not Pretty Enough” production team of Micah Burdick and Matthew Russo (Hall and Oates.) Mastering engineer, Larry Gann (John Rich, Elton John) also played drums on the track, with Jimmy Mattingly (Dolly Parton, Reba, Garth) on fiddle and Smith Curry (Jason Aldean, Randy Travis) on pedal steel. The single was released to country radio in November 2013, and it reached #1 on the New Music We

SPECIAL GUEST IS ROCK STAR PHOTOGRAPHER MICHAEL STRIDER: Odds are, you’ve seen some of Michael Strider’s photos. Rather than channeling his passion for rock music into a guitar, Strider chose the camera, and for the past twenty years he has been shooting the likes of KISS, Bruce Springsteen, and Rihanna. Strider has found a way to capture the lifeblood of a rock star in the climax of his/her performance. Now he incorporates the same style in his ever-expanding portfolio of actors, musicians, and dignitaries, and as an employee of Getty Images. “Rock ‘n Roll is an essence that can be incorporated into any shoot, whether it is a rock star, supermodel or an actor,” Strider says. His singular aesthetic, and discerning method of photography has guaranteed him a lasting authority in the industry. - See more at: striderimage.com SPECIAL COHOST WILL BE SINGER/SONGWRITER/PRODUCER MARK CASTRILLON  You can pretty much catch me playing somewhere around Southern California on any given night of the week. Diversity is the

Take 2 Radio Jr is a kids and teen show hosted by Andrea (twitter @callherdreax3) on the 2nd & 4th Sunday of the month at 7pm eastern!   We are bringing families back together in front of the radio to listen to their favorite programs.  There will be stories, music, fun facts, guest authors to read their children's books, and more! Want your book read on air or do you want to read it on air?  Do you sing children's songs or have a recorded songs that you would like played?  Email take2radiojr@gmail.com  In our 3rd episode of Take 2 Radio Jr - We welcome guest children's authors Josh and Jodi Carothers! They will be reading their book You, the Magician so be sure to join us on Sunday, January 25th at 7pm eastern time!

Special guest Hudson Moore: You don’t top a chart by accident, certainly not in Texas – you top a chart through hard work and talent. Thanks to an abundance of both, that’s what Hudson Moore did; topping the Texas chart in December of 2012 with his debut single.  Written and co-produced by Hudson, the aptly titled ‘Fireworks’ not only rocketed all the way to the top spot… it stayed there for two weeks. In addition to rocking clubs on his own, Hudson has been a busy show opener, warming up crowds for legends like ZZ Top, Alan Jackson, Jerry Jeff Walker and Michael Martin Murphy, as well as other heavyweights like Pat Green, Josh Abbott, Chris Young, Kevin Fowler, Stoney LaRue, Reckless Kelly, and dozens more.  2013 will see Hudson expand his fan base even further as he books more headlining dates and continues to open shows for mainstream artists, including Multi-Platinum ® superstars Rascal Flatts and Trace Adkins. To find out more about Hudson and his music join Take 2 Radio Music on Wednesday, Jan. 21st a

 Julian Angel Camarena is an American singer-songwriter, producer, musician, entrepreneur and performer from Arizona. Due to his father being an artist, Julian  grew up in a creative and artistic household. Julian first showed interest in music at the age of eight after deciding to learn the alto saxophone so he could play it in the school band. At the age of thirteen, Julian started writing and composing his own music, but it wasn't until fourteen that he decided to add lyrics to each of his compositions, "For me adding lyrics to a song was just another way of adding more emotion, feeling and meaning to my music." After graduating high school at the age of sixteen, Julian moved to San Diego to attend University at San Diego State. Julian continued to write and compose music throughout his freshmen year in college. Find out much more about Julian and his music when he joins Take 2 Radio Music on Wednesday, Jan. 14th at 3pm eastern!

Take 2 Radio Jr is a kids and teen show hosted by Andrea (twitter @callherdreax3) on the 2nd & 4th Sunday of the month at 7pm eastern!     We are bringing families back together in front of the radio to listen to their favorite programs. There will be stories, music, fun facts, guest authors to read their children's books, and more! Want your book read on air or do you want to read it on air?  Do you sing children's songs or have a recorded songs that you would like played?  Email take2radiojr@gmail.com  Our host is Andrea who is a singer and future teacher. On twitter @Take2RadioJr & Andrea @callherdreax3 

ABOUT BRANDON MADDOX:  From sharing the stage with CMA nominee superstar Brett Eldredge, a recording featured in the Michael Ealy film Unconditional, acclaimed performances at clubs and festivals across the nation, to appearing on TV and radio shows in major markets and recordings produced by Doug Sisemore (Reba McEntire’s music director and band mate), recording artist/singer/songwriter Brandon Maddox has quickly established himself as one of country music’s rising stars. On the verge of breaking out nationally with his new recording The Bigger The Wheels, The Better The Man, the single has been selected as "The Monster Truck Song of 2014." The go-to song that celebrates the country lifestyle, Brandon was named the "2014 Lucas Oil Monster Truck Artist of the Year" and will be performing at all Lucas Oil Monster Truck Nationals and 4 Wheel Jamboree events.  FIND OUT MORE ABOUT BRANDON AND HIS MUSIC ON THURSDAY, DEC. 18TH 8PM EASTERN TIME ON TAKE 2 RADIO MUSIC! 

Special Guests: Golden Globe winner - Actor/Producer/Director Matthew Modine and Producer Adam Rackoff known for award winning films and new media projects such as, Bill Plympton's Cheatin', Jesus Was a Commie, and the Full Metal Jacket Diary app. They will join Take 2 Radio on Wednesday, Dec. 17th at 8pm eastern time. We will chat about the newly released audio book for Full Metal Jacket Diary produced by Adam and narrated by Matthew and the award winning iPad app! For nearly four decades Matthew has partnered and worked with many of the film industry’s most respected directors, including Oliver Stone, Sir Alan Parker, Stanley Kubrick, Robert Altman, Alan J. Pakula, John Schlesinger, Tony Richardson, Robert Falls, Sir Peter Hall, Abel Ferrara, Spike Lee, Tom DiCillo, Alan Rudolph, Mike Figgis, Jonathan Demme, and John Sayles. Matthew has been nominated for three Golden Globe Awards and is the recipient of one, Altman’s multiple award-winning Short Cuts. Modine is well remembered for the title character in A

Doug Briney embodies all things country: His personality is warm and inviting, some would say down-to-earth, recalling the disposition of many a Southern Gentleman from yesteryear. With a 2013 Independent Country Music Association Award, eight months on the Roots Music Report charts, international airplay and live performances at CMA Fest, Rodeo Alaska, The Iditarod, The Grinder’s Switch Hour, Alaska State Fair, and Dan McGuiness’ on Music Row, among countless others, this God-fearing road warrior, with the warm baritone voice and love for all things southern, has released his aptly titled Super Country Cowboy.  On this album, Doug has created a tasteful blend of yesterday's traditional country roots and today's radio-friendly contemporary sounds, to invoke all the best that is American: Love of God, Family and the US of A. Doug joins Take 2 Radio Music to talk about his career and brand new album "Super Country Cowboy" as well as his work with the veteran's charity Bright Star International on December 3rd

Take 2 Radio Jr is a kids and teen show hosted by Andrea (twitter @callherdreax3) on the 2nd & 4th Sunday of the month at 7pm eastern!   We are bringing families back together in front of the radio to listen to their favorite programs.  There will be stories, music, fun facts, guest authors to read their children's books, and more! Want your book read on air or do you want to read it on air?  Do you sing children's songs or have a recorded songs that you would like played?  Email take2radiojr@gmail.com  In our first show we will introduce our host, Andrea who is a singer and future teacher. Then we let Andrea loose to entertain you! :) 

Carolina Hoyo's 1st year studying theater at Lee Strasberg Theatre Institute in NYC, she quickly launched her TV career on MTV Hits, appearing on the pop culture talk show for 3 years. Carolina has appeared in various tv shows, national commercials, music videos and many feature films. Her latest roles include a scheming teenage Mexican immigrant in the film Foreign Land as well as a fun loving Cuban roller skating street walker in Pulitzer Prize winner Nilo Cruz play Hortensia & the Museum of Dreams.  Carolina has also appeared as herself on TV reality show Gene Simmons Family Jewels and in Pharrell Williams’ video for Oscar Nominated song "Happy" from Despicable Me 2.  Carolina is also a singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. As an actor, Carolina is often typecast as the musician and/or homeless tough girl, often featuring her own music and weathered clothing from her life on the road. Carolina's former band, Morgan Ave, appeared in the films 13 Going on 30 with Jennifer Garner and Shooting Liv

Frank Palangi is rock recording artist currently based in the Upstate NY area.  Frank's motto:  “I have no plan b on backing down on my dreams.” Frank Palangi fuels his own feeding frenzy of contemporary rock. An instant grit and tone surrounds his deep voice molding him recognizable. At the core he is a singer/songwriter pouring his heart and soul into lyrics based around life experiences. From also being a multi-instrumentalist, his creativity, drive, and passion melts into his recordings showing this is what he was born to do. As an independent artist, Palangi is constantly working achieving his dreams.  Frank joins Take 2 Radio Music on Wednesday, Nov. 12th at 3pm eastern time for a chat. Hear about his career in music and we'll play some of his music! New single "Falling Too" out Nov. 18th but hear it here first! 

THIS WAS A VERY FUN INTERVIEW! PAUL TOLD LOTS OF STORIES ABOUT HIS CAREER IN ACTING & ABOUT JOE MANTEGNA, JAMES GANDOLFINI, DEAN MARTIN, A VERY SWEET STORY ABOUT HOW HIS BOOK SERIES "THE ADVENTURES OF CHARLIE BUBBLES" CAME TO BE FOR HIS SON CHARLIE & MORE!  Paul Carafotesis an actor, possibly best known for playing Harold Dyer in the television drama Knots Landing from 1988 to 1990. In 2006 Carafotes directed his first short film Club Soda edited into Stories USA. Carafotes has starred in many films as well as lots of TV and commercials and stage. Beginning with a performance at the age of 20 that Variety called, "amazing" for his portrayal of Ralph Morrelli in 20th Century Fox film Headin' for Broadway. He then went on to star alongside Tom Cruise in All the Right Moves as Vinnie Salvucci. A memorable performance in the industry short film Scriptfellas. He has had many television appearances as well as stage. He won LA drama critics for writing "Beyond the Ring", nominated for best actor for that a

Raging like a New England storm, BlindSide Thunder is changing the game in the genre of heavy and hard rock music.  Incarnated from the ashes of past classic rock, blues and metal, BST has created and established a patent on their unique style called "Rebel Rock".  Their creative hook driven songs that include heavy guitars and bombastic drums, creates stripper music for the imaginative house wife and that "smash the dashboard feeling" driving down the highway. With the core of the band arranged around a party atmosphere, BST is known by their enormous fan base to be tongue-in- cheek about hot women, good friends and great parties! Even though the music may invoke a relaxed good time, the guys in BST are focused and intense about ensuring their ever-growing fan base receives 110% at every show, performance and interview.  Never forgetting where they have come from and always happy to help out a good cause in any way they can, the down to earth members of BST, some of the most personable guys you will ever me

Guest: Cheryl Dorsey Ms. Dorsey is a Los Angeles native. In 1978, she began a career in law enforcement where she worked for the State of California, Department of Justice.  In 1980, Cheryl joined the Los Angeles Police Department. During (LAPD) her twenty year career, she worked exclusively in patrol and specialized units such as traffic, vice and the infamous gang unit known as Community Resources Against Street Hoodlums (C.R.A.S.H.)   As an LAPD insider, Ms. Dorsey's autobiography, The Creation of a Manifesto, Black & Blue,  provides an unfiltered look into the LAPD's internal processes with a level of credibility that is undeniable and irrefutable. Today, she serves as a speaker, free-lance writer, community advocate and police expert, educating the public in the areas of police policy and procedures as well as understanding police culture and deciphering police code talk. She has appeared on the Dr. Phil Show as a guest expert and is also a regular commentator on syndicated radio show, The Hutchin

Marshall Dane’s infectious blend of country and rock is set to blaze a trail in 2014. Country by definition, but fueled by rock and roll and infected with a watermelon-sized helping of hope, love and salvation, Marshall’s the kind of guy you want to have on your side when the going gets tough in this world and his new album, One Of These Days is set to be your alibi. Born in Southern Ontario, Marshall grazed on a rich fix of music, from the country sounds of his preacher dad – “He first taught me how to play “The Farmer’s Song” on guitar” – through his mum – in his own words the strongest, toughest, hardest working woman he’s ever met – who played piano in the evenings to his four sisters and two brothers and through his own musical discoveries from John Denver to Michael Jackson – “Thriller was the first album I bought, on cassette!”      Playing in bars and clubs as a solo singer and with a touring band – has given him his fair share of stories and insights – great for writing songs. He has opened for Ala

About Jiggley Jones:  “His sound is so huge, it seems like it is everywhere and is as much coming to him as from him. He appears to be drawing in the sound while drawing in the listener.” A quote from former manager George Grauer, and a great description of the musical attitude that encompasses Award-winning singer/songwriter, Jiggley Jones.  Now under the professional direction of MTS Management Group and Michael Stover, who says, “Jiggley has that one-of-a-kind sound that I look for in an artist. His songs will touch you and move you with their beautiful lyrics and melodic strength.” However you want to look at this picture, whether it’s Americana, Wide Open Country, or acoustic whatever, this artist represents life, hope, and human nature as only a seasoned person can see it. His  Top 5 Roots Music Report debut EP, (#3, Americana/Roots Country, #3 True Country) No Spring Chicken included the singles “Baby Blue” and “Ain’t That Alright,” and the accompanying videos, which received more than 300,000 combi

ESSAI a singer-songwriter from Paris whose spin on Urban Pop music makes his vocal talents really stand out from the rest of the musical pack. Taking a leap of faith Essai crossed the ocean with his talents and found Kerry Gordy, son of music legend Berry Gordy, to help him spread his musical talents to North America. His first English Hit "FAMILY" is poised to dash to the top of the music charts; in the official music video for FAMILY Essai’s dramatic, conspicuous and stunning performance comes through vigorously.  He wrote his first song when he was only 12, being inspired by the songs of Quincy Jones, Donny Hathaway, Michael Jackson, Prince and Stevie Wonder to name a few; after studying Law at a Paris University he was soon signed to Sony France as lead singer of the urban and pop idol group,“Ideal-3”. His solo career started when he was 21 with Mercury/Universal and had instant success after the First Lady of France Bernadette Chirac asked him to write and produce the title: “Un peu de moi”. Landed the

Actress & Model: ASHLYN PEARCE has filmed short films, independent films, and national commercials. She also models and made great strides, shooting for clients like Target, Starbucks, Coke-A-Cola, Forever 21, and appeared in magazines such as VOGUE, Elle, Harper’s Bazaar, Cosmopolitan, and InStyle.  In 2013, Ashlyn joins the cast of THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL, playing the role of ‘Aly Forrester.’ Listen to Take 2 Radio's interview with Ashlyn Pearce on Tuesday, October 14th at 7pm eastern!