Brian Lupo’s guitar playing which is heavily influenced by Albert Collins, Johnny “Guitar” Watson, and Albert King can be heard on Nora Jean Wallace’s first two recordings

“I was the first to play Springsteen’s ‘Asbury Park’ album. It was a team effort. WMMR was an artist breaker and considered the breakout station in the country.” – Michael Tearson

“I’m learning to play the style of music that they played back in the day and mixing it with mine.”

“There’s always a story arc somewhat involved, but it’s mostly me trying to express a feeling.” – Zach Person on his debut EP

“In our medium, if we become afraid, then they win.” – Danielia Cotton

“Don’t be afraid to write crap, because crap is the best fertilizer. The more crap that you write the more likely you’ll grow something amazing.” – Pat Pattison

“The Beatles counted into ‘All My Loving’ from their second album and within the first five seconds it completely hit me and changed my life. There is something about it. I was awakened and suddenly there was color in the world, even though it was on a black and white screen.” – Luke Ray

“The most interesting time was recording Pink Anderson. I have the only known video of him which I allowed Stephan Grossman to release on one of his tapes that he put out.” – Joan Fenton

Kolassa’s songs have more hooks than a bait store, and he has an uncanny ability to find musicians who may not be the best known but the make his arrangements sparkle