Musicians

An Evening With Nelson’s Gunnar Nelson…

Check Playlist This episode of The Five Count was a show for the ladies. Of course, every episode of The Five Count is for the ladies, but this one included an exclusive interview with Gunnar Nelson. Gunnar is best known as one-half of the rock band Nelson with his twin brother Matthew. Known for hits…

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The Five Count’s 11-Year Anniversary – An Evening With John Oates…

Check Playlist This episode of The Five Count was our special 11-year anniversary show! During the show we were joined for an exclusive interview by the one any only John Oates. John is best known as one-half of the most-successful duo in music history, Hall & Oates. Known for hits like Rich Girl, Kiss on…

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An Evening With Whitesnake’s Tommy Aldridge & Vanilla Fudge’s Carmine Appice…

Check Playlist This installment of The Five Count featured exclusive interviews with two legendary drummers and enough drum solos to make you puke! First we were joined by drumming pioneer Carmine Appice. Carmine is best known as the drummer for Vanilla Fudge. He’s also played with the likes of Jeff Beck, Cactus, Rod Stewart, Ted…

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An Evening With They Might Be Giants’ John Flansburgh…

Check Playlist This episode of The Five Count featured an exclusive interview with John Flansburgh. John is best known as one-half of the rock band They Might Be Giants. Known for songs like Birdhouse in Your Soul, Ana Ng, Istanbul (Not Constantinople), and Boss of Me, TMBG have been performing and releasing albums regularly since…

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A Chat With Prince & The New Power Generation’s Michael B. Nelson…

The Five Count recently had a chance to speak with jazz virtuoso Michael B. Nelson. Michael is best known as the leader and trombonist for the horn group The Hornheads. In addition to releasing their own music, Michael & The Hornheads have provided horns for Prince & The New Power Generation since 1991. See them…

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The Five Count’s Sixth Annual Princemas Celebration – An Evening With Prince & The Revolution’s Brown Mark…

Check Playlist This installment of The Five Count was our sixth annual Princemas Celebration! We were joined on the show by Mark “Brown Mark” Brown. Brown Mark is best known as the former bass player for Prince & the Revolution. Brown Mark appeared on albums like Purple Rain, Parade, Around the World in a Day,…

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An Evening With Extreme’s Nuno Bettencourt…

Check Playlist This installment of The Five Count featured an exclusive interview with guitar virtuoso Nuno Bettencourt. Nuno is best known as the guitarist for the band Extreme. Nuno has also played with the likes of Janet Jackson, Perry Farrell, Steel Panther, Robert Palmer, and Rihanna. During the show he discussed Extreme’s rise to stardom,…

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An Evening With Ray Stevens…

Check Playlist This installment of The Five Count featured an exclusive interview with the legendary Ray Stevens. Ray is best known for hits like The Streak, Gitarzan, Ahab the Arab, and Everything is Beautiful. He’s also a member of the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame, the Georgia Music Hall of Fame, and is a two-time…

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An Evening With Primus’ Bryan “Brain” Mantia…

Check Playlist The first episode of The Five Count for 2015 featured an exclusive interview with Bryan “Brain” Mantia. Brain is best known as the former drummer for Primus. He’s also played with Guns N’ Roses, Tom Waits, Buckethead, Bootsy Collins, and Praxis. During the show he discussed his tenure in Primus, his long-time friendship…

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An Evening With The Red Hot Chili Peppers’ Cliff Martinez…

Check Playlist This episode of The Five Count featured an exclusive interview with Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Cliff Martinez. Cliff is best known as a former drummer for the Red Hot Chili Peppers. He’s also played with The Dickies, Lydia Lunch, Captain Beefheart & the Magic Band, and has composed the scores for…

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