Smokestack Lightnin’ Interviews

Smokestack Lightnin’ has had the privilege of interviewing many of the musicians we play on the show. Listen and enjoy.

Musician with an afro hairstyle playing a red electric guitar, wearing a shiny red and black outfit, on stage.

From May 2013, Tommy Thompson talks with Selwyn Birchwood. Selwyn plays a couple of cool tunes for us too.

Selwyn Birchwood Interview
Selwyn Birchwood & Tommy
Two men standing side by side, one with curly hair and sunglasses, the other holding a guitar, both smiling.

From 1996, Tommy Thompson interviews J. Geils and Magic Dick about the album BluesTime and the tour that brought them to Orlando and our studios.

J Geils and Magic Dick Interview
Tommy Thompson
An elderly man with closed eyes, holding a microphone, appears to be singing passionately.

From September 2012, Rob interviews Curtis Salgado about the crazy fun musical life he has lead.

Curtis Salgado Interview
Curtis Salgado and Rob
Person with shoulder-length hair wearing sunglasses and a black suit, playing an electric guitar.

Rob and Tommy interview with Joe Bonamassa early in his career - 2004. He also plays a couple of acoustic songs that you will never hear anywhere but right here.

Joe Bonamassa Interview
Rob McKinney & Tommy Thompson
A woman with long gray hair sitting outdoors in a garden holding a guitar.

From September 2012, Paul Newnum interviews Singer, songwriter and community cultivator Beth McKee.

Beth McKee Interview
Beth McKee and Paul
Middle-aged man with gray hair and beard smiling, wearing a black shirt, sitting at a drum set with drumsticks in hand in a room with a white wall and a black panel.

Tommy, Rob and Paul interview drummer Tony Coleman who has played with all the blue greats plus has a solid solo career.

Tony Coleman Interview
The Smokestack Team