Groove Don't Lie

Gerry and Lars and Mikkel Brogaard discuss groove

Gerry’s guests for this episode are the brothers, Lars and Mikkel Brogaard. Lars and Mikkel are not musicians in the traditional sense, but they have made incredible contributions to music through sound, amplification, design, and unparalleled technical innovations. You may not know their names, but if you have been to live concerts of icons like Ed Sheeran, Rod Stewart, Diana Ross, Lionel Richie, Robbie Williams or Prince, then you know their groove!

Gerry Brown and Brian Kilgore discuss groove (part 2 of 2)

This is part 2 of Gerry Brown's conversation with the percussion master, Brian Kilgore (Cold Play, Dr. Dre, John Williams, Danny Elfman, etc.). Because groove comes in many forms, but it never lies!

Gerry Brown and Brian Kilgore discuss groove (part 1 of 2)

Gerry’s guest for this two-part episode has appeared on over 500 albums for artists ranging from Cold Play to Dr. Dre. If that weren’t enough, he has played on over 250 film scores and worked with composers like John Williams and Danny Elfman. Who is this undisputed master of eclectic grooves? It is none other than Brian Kilgore.

Gerry Brown and Gina Kronstadt discuss groove (part 2 of 2)

This is part 2 of Gerry Brown's conversation with the multitalented artist and violinist, Gina Kronstadt (Nina Simone, Burt Bacharach, Ray Charles, Quincy Jones, George Harrison, Barbara Streisand, Aretha Franklin, Beyoncé, Usher, Taylor Swift, Michael Jackson, etc.) Because groove don’t lie and groove don’t die!

Gerry Brown and Gina Kronstadt discuss groove (part 1 of 2)

Gerry’s guest for this two-part episode is the multifaceted musician, Gina Kronstadt. For 47 years, Gina’s vivacious violin playing colored the recordings and live performances of legends like Nina Simone, Burt Bacharach, Ray Charles, Quincy Jones, George Harrison, Barbara Streisand, Aretha Franklin, Celine Dion, James Brown, Nancy Wilson, Elton John, Charlie Haden, Stevie Wonder, Smokey Robinson, Aerosmith, Dr. John, Beyoncé, Usher, Taylor Swift, and Michael Jackson. As you will hear, Gina’s violin playing ended in 2023, but she continues to perform because the groove don’t lie and the groove don’t die.