This is my recommendation of the weekend. It’s a documentary, but it’s only one ninety minute episode long, in other words it’s neither a big commitment nor a slog, you can start it on a whim and finish it shortly thereafter. There are a few re-enactments, which usually rub me the wrong way, but what […]

RE: The Ed Sullivan Documentary In 1965, having been urged to audition Trude Heller’s’ house band/recent Epic signee The Remains, Sullivan visited the club unaccompanied.  According to the band, he sat at a table by himself, watched one set, and asked them “Do you want to appear on my show?”  Simple as that. Paul Lanning […]

“Sunday Best” – Netflix trailer: View this post on Instagram A post shared by FUNK LIFE (@funklife4ever) This is not the doc you think it is… As a matter of fact, I’m not sure it would be made in today’s anti-DEI environment. You think it’s going to be a survey of Ed’s show, the highlights, […]

This is Wayne Forte’s fiftieth year in the business. As an agent he’s represented acts as varied as David Bowie and Tedeschi Trucks Band. We discuss his career as well as NITO (National Independent Talent Organization) and the lobbying for and distribution of monies during Covid. Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wayne-forte/id1316200737?i=1000721027462 https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/9ff4fb19-54d4-41ae-ae7a-8a6f8d3dafa8/episodes/ff38a328-4dfe-44d5-b9ff-fd6490c7f01d/the-bob-lefsetz-podcast-wayne-forte