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Erik Neff has established himself as a masterful guitarist, vocalist and performer with deep roots in Blues, Country and Rock. Erik’s Debut album “At the End of the day” almost defies categorization as he brings these influences together which will be released November 2014. This passion was authentically captured through the Seasoned skills of Grammy Award winning producer Ryan Greene (Megadeth, Jay Z, Cheap Trick) and producer Sean Neff (Dolly Parton, Rascal Flats, Chicago, Bon Jovi).  Keeping alive a rich Texas tradition of glowing tubes, screaming pickups, and sultry vocals Erik Neff’s Vintage Theory brings old school tones together with a modern flare. Erik Neff and Andrew Supulski share lead guitar roles and are accompanied by Rhys Johnson on bass and Steven Watford on drums. Andrew’s ability to incorporate melodic leads and pure emotion into his leads will keep you wanting more. From slide, to finger picking, to ripping leads Andrew Supulski’s playing shows a deep knowledge of different techniques an

The Wall Street Journal dubbed musician Salme Dahlstrom a “savvy singer” and “music licensing queen” when, like Moby before her, she managed to license every track from her 2008 album The Acid Cowgirl Audio Trade to various corporations and television programs.  At the time, Dahlstrom was not only just getting noticed, she was just getting started. “C’mon Y’All,” one of catchiest numbers on an album of catchy numbers climbed Billboard’s Dance Chart and eventually received prominent placements in major ad campaigns for CoverGirl, Suave,and Kellogg’s that ran on primetime network television for months. Trust us, you know this song! While managing what inevitably became a highly successful licensing business, Dahlstrom continued to do the work that got her there, releasing the first of a three-EP set as a follow-up to the various singles and remixes that came from and were inspired by The Acid Cowgirl Audio Trade. “Pop Propaganda Volume 2: Retro Funk Soul Junction” bySalme Dahlstrom is scheduled for release

Rick Hearst is an actor, known for General Hospital, The Bold and the Beautiful, Guiding Light, The Young and the Restless, and the film Brain Damage.  Hearst also had a recurring guest-star role on Beverly Hills, 90210, and has guest-starred on other TV series such as Jenny and Pacific Blue. In 2000, he starred as "Rocky" in the theater production of Aven'U Boys with Danica McKellar. Hearst has been nominated for a Daytime Emmy Award seven times, winning for "Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series" in 2004 and 2007 for his General Hospital role, after previously winning "Outstanding Younger Actor in a Drama Series" for Guiding Light in 1991. He has also been nominated for four Soap Opera Digest Awards, winning "Outstanding Villain" for The Young and the Restless in 2001. In 2005 Hearst filmed the lead role in Carpool Guy, directed by Corbin Bernsen. As of 2012, Hearst holds the distinction of being the only living actor to have appeared on all four remaining soap operas. Rick Hearst joins Take 2

Adria Tennor's grandfather, Sam Tannenbaum, was a song-plugger for Irving Berlin who changed his German surname to Tennor to sound more American. Her grandmother taught her all these songs as she grew up in the suburbs of Detroit, Michigan. She studied acting and directing at New York University's Tisch School for the Arts. Her first role was as a 12-year-old boy talking about in Tompkins Square Park with an amnesiac in Hal Hartley's movie, Amateur (1994). With a few more film roles under her belt, Tennor moved to Los Angeles to work in television. There, she also performs her one-woman shows regularly around town, There's Not a Lot of Coat Check Work in LA, Electro Magnetic Stripper, and most recently Strip Search, inspired by her studies in pole dancing withSheila Kelley at The S Factor Studio. She lives with her restaurateur husband, Claudio Blotta. Adria's acting credits include You Don't Mess With the Zohan, The Artist and AMC' s Mad Men. Adria joins Take 2 Radio to talk about her career and upcoming

Blessed and beautiful! Brandi Maxiell may be known for her dueling arguments as a reality star on VH1’s “Basketball Wives LA,” but she’s battled a much tougher opponent and won – that is, ovarian cancer. Today, she’s a wife. A mother. A cancer survivor. In the prime of her life, Brandi was stricken with ovarian cancer. After months of surgery and treatment, her cancer is now in remission. Ovarian cancer ranks fifth in cancer deaths among women and accounts for more deaths than any other cancer of the female reproductive system. In August 2009, Brandi had her dream wedding to NBA player Jason Maxiell. The couple immediately began trying to start a family, but Brandi discovered that she had fertility issues. She went through various IVF fertility treatments that failed. Eventually, she’d give birth to a miracle baby in 2011. And now, she’s working on baby #2. Despite being married to a basketball player, money can’t buy good health! Brandi is a real woman with real health issues that affect millions of women

UNFORTUNATELY...... Chloe Bridges was unable to join us on the show today but we did have Gato the Producer of Mantervention call in as well as actor Nick Roux. We talked about the movie and his character, Spencer. (Nick Roux was on Jane by Design, Pretty Little Liars, Jennifer Falls, Lemonade Mouth, & more!)    Chloe Bridges is known for her roles as Zoey in the sitcom Freddie and as Dana Turner in the 2010 television film Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam. Bridges originally auditioned for the role of Mitchie Torres in the first Camp Rock film, but it ultimately went to Demi Lovato. She also appeared in the 2009 films Legally Blondes and Forget Me Not. In March 2012, Bridges was cast as Donna LaDonna in The CW's Sex and the City prequel, The Carrie Diaries, which premiered January 2013. In April 2014, she landed a recurring role in the fifth season of the ABC Family teen drama series Pretty Little Liars as Sydney Driscoll, the newest member of the swim team, who befriends Emily (Shay Mitchell). Chloe joins

Luke Potter is a young artist / songwriter from the UK who’s starting to make a buzz with his songs. At the age of 17, Luke picked up an acoustic guitar for the first time and started writing songs not only about love but also about growing up…In a short time he’s become a natural songwriter and emerging artist in the making. Music Week selected Luke as one of their ten ‘favorite’ new talents of 2011 and commented saying “Luke’s songs are beautiful.” Promo Only agrees saying it’s “exciting hearing such a fresh new and exciting talent like Luke… it’s perfect for US radio”. In September 2013 he signed a management contract with WEG (Wright Entertainment Group) and Orrigami. Since then he’s been even busier with writing trips to Sweden, Canada and USA during 2014 where he’s worked with some amazing collaborators. He also did a short UK school tour and a small tour (10 shows) in the USA in July / August 2014 to a great reaction. With a great catalogue of songs ready to go Luke will be putting out new music an

Alaina Huffman is a Canadian film and television actress, also known professionally as Alaina Kalanj. She is known for the Canadian television series Painkiller Jane, where she played the character Maureen Bowers. She also played Dinah Lance/Black Canary on Smallville, as well as 1st Lt. Tamara Johansen in Stargate Universe, where she was a regular cast member. She recently played Abaddon in Supernatural. Alaina joins Take 2 Radio on Tuesday, September 9th at 7pm eastern to talk about her career, new projects, and upcoming Comic Con events!

At age of 11, Lark Voorhies appeared on Small Wonder. Lark later starred as Lisa Turtle in Good Morning, Miss Bliss, the predecessor to NBC's popular teen series Saved by the Bell. She later had roles in Days of Our Lives and In the House, and starred as Jasmine Malone in The Bold and the Beautiful. Lark also appeared in several music videos, such as Kenny Lattimore's "Never Too Busy," Dru Hill's "These are The Times," and Boyz II Men's "On Bended Knee." She also appeared in commercials for Head and Shoulders shampoo and Oxy 10. She continues to act and manage her production company. Lark will join Take 2 Radio on Friday, September 5th at 8pm eastern for a chat! 

Nominated for a 2014 New England Music Award, Kate Callahan, Connecticut’s “Best Singer-Songwriter 2013” has three albums including her recent release Two Doors, which was featured on WNPR's Where We Live.  Callahan’s music feels soulful and she’s unapologetically optimistic in concert. WNPR host Colin McEnroe praised a recent performance, saying, “Kate Callahan is the only performer I’ve ever seen who occasionally seems to be channeling something vaster and far more ancient than herself, something more easily understood by Emerson than by any modern person. Kate’s credits include appearances at the Falcon Ridge Folk Festival Emerging Artists Showcase, the New Haven Festival of Arts and Ideas, and the CT Folk Festival. She has opened shows for folk legends Judy Collins and Noel Paul Stookey (Peter, Paul, and Mary), troubadours Aztec Two-Step, John Gorka, Mustard’s Retreat, and the late Bill Morrissey. She has also shared stages with folk-rock artists Rachael Sage and Regina Spektor. Stookey calls Callahan "

On stage Ostrich Run relinquishes their carefree attitudes and manifests into the commanding musicians they know they were born to be. Connecting with the audience and thriving on their energy are what perpetuate the band and enable them to express their boisterous personalities.  Founded by Anaheim natives, Joel Rowland and Mark Pascale in 2013, Ostrich Run is all about connecting with people through their blend of indie and alternative rock sound. The duo bonded over their numerous musical influences from as far back as Louis Armstrong, to contemporary artists such as Blink-182, Arcade Fire, and Foster the People. The band has graced the stages of numerous venues including The House of Blues, The Glass House, The Mint LA and more. Ostrich Run joins Take 2 Radio Music on Wednesday, August 27th at 3pm eastern! 

Tracey Birdsall is an accomplished actor, producer, and vocalist. Tracey has several films she has been cast in this year, including the up-coming "Dawn of the Crescent Moon" in the role of "Tracey" which was specifically written with her casting in mind, and in the coveted role of Mrs. Astor in "Deadline II." She has been onstage alongside TV greats such as Eileen Davidson and Judi Evans at The Malibu Stage Company in the role of Ann Sams in the production The Malibu Ladies Sewing Bee, written by Nancy J. Isaak. Her most recent projects include "Do You Like Your Balls?" Directed by Reza Riazi - in the role of Francesa, a trophy wife with un insatiable appetite, and a force to be reckoned with. She also appeared on “The Young & The Restless” daytime drama opposite Stephen Nichols.? Recently released “The Etiquette Show,” stars Tracey alongside a comedic ensemble cast where her zany character “Lucille” tackles traditional etiquette in modern Los Angeles. Producer and Director of “The Etiquette Show” (s

The secret to Arika Kane’s success lies in her individuality, passion and uniqueness. She sings what she feels from her heart and soul and it stands strong in the integrity of her music. “Substance” is how she describes it. Now, with the release of her aptly-titled sophomore album, “Substance,” Arika emerges as a confident artist who is ready to lay it on the line. This time, it’s all about originality. “To me, substance means removing unnecessary distractions from everyday life and honing in on what’s truly important and meaningful,” Arika says. “My music focuses on women in a positive light. It speaks to every age and culture because it relates to real human emotions, whether it be life, love or struggle,” she continues. “I want to connect with people with heartfelt and timeless songs they can relate to.” Arika  Find out more about Arika and her music when she joins Take 2 Radio Music on Wednesday, Aug. 20th at 3pm eastern time! You will also hear some of Arika's music including her hit single "It's Ther

Celebrated screenwriter & actor: David Hayter 's new film and his return to acting - in "Devil's Mile", which is released on DVD this August. Hayter, also known for his voice work on the Metal Gear Solid video games, is best known  as the screenwriter behind such hits as X-MEN, X-MEN 2, WATCHMEN and THE SCORPION KING. He has also written a script based on Marvel superheroine BLACK WIDOW. DEVIL'S MILE : Official Synopsis : A gang of psychotic convicts take a dangerous and ill-advised detour after brutally kidnapping two young girls. As the captors speed away, events quickly turn out to be much more dangerous and gruesome than they had planned for. While driving down a long and dark stretch of deserted highway, the car becomes surrounded by mysterious sinister spirits, forcing the captors and young girls to work together in hopes of surviving the deadly evil force. DAVID JOINS TAKE 2 RADIO ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 19TH AT 8PM EASTERN TIME!

James C. Burns is no stranger to acting. He's starred on the big screen in movies such as Dead Season, Transformers, & Mob Rules to name a few. He's made numerous television appearances; starring in recurring and guest roles on, Criminal Minds, Cold Case, CSI:NY, & Burn Notice, as well as the daytime dramas, The Young and the Restless, General Hospital, & Passions. The video gaming community knows him best as Sgt. Frank Woods in Call of Duty: Black Ops I & II. James stops by Take 2 Radio on Thursday, August 14th, at 7pm EST to chat about his vast career in movies, being Sgt Frank Woods in Black Ops: Call of Duty 1&2, his new movie "Coldwater" playing Col. Frank Reichert, and lots more new movie roles!   AFTER OUR INTERVIEW WITH JAMES C. BURNS WE WILL HAVE ERIC MARTSOLF, JOHN DRISCOLL, AND STARSTRUCK FAN EVENTS JOINING US AT 8PM EST TO TALK ABOUT THEIR UPCOMING EVENTS! 

Jupiter In Velvet is a supernova of passion exploding into your soul, a game changer in a world that needs change. Since his sudden emergence on the London Rock scene in late 2012, Jupiter In Velvet has generated a whirlwind of interest and fascination among music critics, industry members and music fans alike. In less than 1 year Jupiter In Velvet has gone from relative obscurity to having his music played in 63 countries across 6 continents! His 10 song Debut CD 'Screaming the Love Behind the Scars' scored rave reviews among critics, and his charismatic persona is drawing followers and fans by the droves from around the world.Jupiter In Velvet is quite unlike anything you've heard, yet something you've always felt. Drawing on a huge plethora of influences including The Beatles, Stones, Bowie, Who, Duran Duran, U2, Prince, Pretenders, Early 80's punk & new wave, Little Richard, Hives, and so many more, Jupiter In Velvet melds & blends them together in a starkly unique way. The end result? A new sound

Stacy Burk grew up on a farm in Van Alstyne, TX, where his mother recognized her only child's talent and encouraged him to sing and play guitar. Stacy was always around horses. As a kid you never had to look farther than the pasture to find him. If he wasn’t out riding, he was tending to chores, being a kid and singing around the farm. "My mother joked and told me that if I didn’t quit singing she was going to enter me in a talent show. I didn’t quit singing so that's exactly what she did. She always supported me." At the age of 12, she entered him into his first talent show. Stacy sang Ronnie Milsap’s "Almost like a Song." They both knew music was his destiny. Through a mutual friend Stacy reached out to Los Angeles based director, Dave West. Stacy was looking for a story or concept for a video for the song, "Til Your Boots are Dirty" and had seen two of West's short films ("Puddlejumper" & "The Do Over"). West came up with the idea of taking a ‘city boy’ to the country and over the course of the song h

THERE WERE SOME TECHNICAL DIFFICULTIES IN THE FIRST 2 MINS OF THE SHOW SO PLEASE KEEP LISTENING! IT WAS A FUN INTERVIEW ONCE WE GOT STARTED! ROCK BAND: MESSAGE TO VENUS:  What series of events unites a few strangers to make music together? Is it a cosmic anomaly or destiny? Jandre Nadal, John Feliciano, Edgar Ramos and JuanMa Font gravitated towards each other because of a shared desire to create intoxicating and sublime music. Since 2009 this intricate sonic workshop has yielded blistering tracks with great depth, melding dreamlike sounds with unheard-of guitar strength, tight bass, high-energy drums and powerful melodic vocals. Lead singer Jandre will join Take 2 Radio Music on Thursday, August 7th at 11am eastern!  We'll chat about their music and their Indiegogo project: Victim & Villians - a new album - That’s why we’ve decided to make our new album available to you, our closest fans, in advance of the official release date. With your support, we can raise the money needed to properly release

Up and coming singer-songwriter Zana, a current student at the Berklee College of Music, has just released her debut single, ‘Into My Bed’. The four-minute tune features the 19-year-old jamming out to her self-proclaimed gypsy-pop inspired lyrics and instruments. Her collaborations with Grammy award winning producers, Tim Mitchell and George Noriega, have been instrumental in the move to launch her solo career.  ‘Into My Bed’ showcases Zana’s sensual yet pop-like voice, while keeping a soulful tune that showcases her dignified sound. Zana brings a unique flavor to her fusion of Serbo-Croatian Balkan and Lebanese inspired pop songs by belly dancing and playing several instruments while performing. Her hip-shaking moves can be seen in her upcoming music video.  Join Take 2 Radio Music for a chat and hear Zana's new song on Wednesday, Aug. 6th at 1pm eastern!

Hailing from Nashville, TN....Chase Allan is an extremely talented singer, songwriter and recording artist who has the vocal prowess to contend with some of the top Country, Pop and Rock artists.  Chase's unique voice and music is allowing him to take country music to a brand new level.  Recently Senior A&R Executive Chris Douglas of Virgin Records International quoted "Chase has an excellent new sound"  Chase's profound impact in music is evident with Chase's most recent win of the 2012 Nashville Top Independent Male Country Artist of the Year Award. Chase's desire to aim for the top is clear with who he has worked with such as studio engineers Pete Coleman (Jason Aldean, Montgomery Gentry, Lady Antebellum), David Hall (Lonestar, Kenny Chesney), Brandon Epps (Jason Aldean and Kelly Clarkson's "Do You Wanna Stay") and Sam Martin. Aaron Chmielewski of Quad Studio and Georgetown Mastering.  Some of the musicians Chase has worked with are Rich Redmond (Drums) and Tully Kennedy (Bass) of the Jason Aldean Ban