Welcome back to The Roots Report Podcast, presented by Motif, and hosted by John Fuzek. Today John chats with comedian Tom Papa. He is known for his many Netflix comedy specials, his podcast Breaking Bread, Sirious XM Radio show come to papa, his books, and much more. They talk about his beginning, working with Jerry Seinfeld, Frank his dog, baking bread, his family and more. Tom Papa will be at The Comedy Connection in East Providence June 6-8 for four shows.

Welcome back to The Roots Report Podcast, presented by Motif, and hosted by John Fuzek. Today John chats with singer-songwriter and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member (as well as many other music halls of fame!), Felix Cavaliere. They discuss Nashville, songwriting, recording, his 60 year career, having the Beatles open for his band, Ringo’s All Starr Band, The Young Rascals vs The Rascals, the B3 organ and so much more! Felix Cavaliere and The Rascals with The Lovin’ Spoonful will be at the Stadium Theatre in Woonsocket on May 18.

Welcome back to The Roots Report Podcast, presented by Motif, and hosted by John Fuzek. Today John chats with guitarist and original member of the band Kansas, Rich Williams. Kansas is known for their prog rock music and many hits such as “Carry On Wayward Son”, “Dust In The Wind”, and "Point of Know Return”. They are out on tour celebrating 50 years and release of a 3 CD compilation called Another Fork in the Road. Kansas will be at Providence Performing Arts Center on May 17.

Welcome back to The Roots Report Podcast, presented by Motif, and hosted by John Fuzek. Today John chats with singer-songwriter-pianist, band leader, and Empire Revue organizer, Keith Munslow. Empire Revue is described as a cabaret-style, full-tilt variety show, bringing you sketch comedy, musical interludes from their live house band, special guests, and general devilment! Empire Revue will present the Silver Lining Show and it will happen on Sunday, April 7 at the Wilbury Theatre located in the Waterfire Arts Center on Valley St in Providence.

Welcome back to The Roots Report Podcast, presented by Motif, and hosted by John Fuzek. Today John chats with legendary guitarist, former member of KISS, and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, Ace Frehley. He has a brand new album titled 10,000 volts and will be bringing his band to The Stadium Theatre in Woonsocket on March 29

Welcome back to The Roots Report Podcast, presented by Motif, and hosted by John Fuzek. Today John chats with singer-songwriter, producer and drummer of the legendary band The Yardbirds, Jim McCarty. The Yardbirds will be at The Narrows Center for the Arts in Fall River on March 21.

Welcome back to The Roots Report Podcast, presented by Motif, and hosted by John Fuzek. Today John chats with comedian, Lewis Black. His most recent comedy special, Tragically I Need You is available on YouTube. He will be bringing his Goodbye Yeller Brick Road tour comes to Veterans Memorial Auditorium on March 21.

Welcome back to The Roots Report Podcast, presented by Motif, and hosted by John Fuzek. Today John chats with singer-songwriter, actor Yvonne Elliman. She is best known for portraying Mary Magdalene in the film Jesus Christ Superstar and also for her hits, “Love Me” and “If I Can’t Have You”. Elliman and her film co-star, Ted Neeley will be at the Greenwich Odeum on March 30 when they perform a concert of songs from the film, their hits and other selections and March 31 when they host a screening of Jesus Christ Superstar.