Living On Music with Steve Houk

Living On Music with Steve Houk

"Living On Music with Steve Houk" has interviewed over 150 musicians since it began in 2020, from both the super-talented Washington DC music community as well as musical legends from around the world. Host Steve Houk, a three-time Emmy-winning TV writer & producer/music writer and musician, describes the journeys he takes every show, whether it's a deep dive or a brief meetup: “My main objective is to enrich and captivate musicians and music people, let them engage and reminisce about their musical ride, often remembering their triumphs and their challenges, all while educating and entertaining their fans new and old and the public as well. It’s been the most exciting, fulfilling and rewarding experience, both professionally and personally, in my 38-year television and media career.” Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/living-on-music-with-steve-houk--5376946/support.

Episodes

July 2, 2025 57 mins
Dennis Diken is an American drummer, DJ, author, music historian and founding member of the band The Smithereens, which he formed in 1980 with Pat DiNizio, Jim Babjak, and Mike Mesaros in Carteret, New Jersey. Besides playing with The Smithereens, Diken has been a fill-in DJ on WFMU, as well as a liner-notes author and reissue project researcher. As a musician, Diken has recorded or toured with, among others, Ronnie Spector, Dave D...
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Debórah Benton is not only the longtime TV host of the "Valley Gold w/ Debórah" show that can be seen on nationwide My TV Network where she's interviewed everyone from local residents to international celebrities and musicians, but she is also the lead singer and organizer of "Deja Vu - The Dionne Warwick Tribute," the ultimate and exclusive tribute concert honoring the all-time Queen of Pop Music, and the only one like it anywhere...
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June 10, 2025 52 mins
Known professionally as Blag Dahlia (born Paul Cafaro), he is an American singer and record producer, best known as the vocalist and frontman of Dwarves, a punk rock band which he founded while attending Highland Park High School in suburban Chicago in the mid-1980s.   With the Dwarves, he has written and produced nearly a dozen studio records over a span of over 30 years. Formed as a garage punk band under the name Suburban Night...
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May 19, 2025 26 mins
Dan Maguire is a singer-songwriter based in Rockford Illinois known for his captivating blend of Southern rock, jazz, and country influences. Drawing inspiration from iconic artists like Tom Petty, Eric Clapton, and Stevie Ray Vaughan, Dan’s music features dynamic guitar work and introspective lyrics that resonate with listeners. His debut solo album "Travelin' Light," released in 2023, won Album of the Year at the Rockford Area Mu...
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Tory Smith is the co-founder and CMO of BLACK BOX Prompter, the "smart yet stealthy" lyrics prompter that gives musicians, performers, and presenters the confidence to create a more powerful connection with their audience; the smart video chords & lyrics monitor is controlled with foot pedals so musicians can engage with their audience without the distraction of tablets or smartphones. Tory is also founder, booking manager and ...
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May 2, 2025 43 mins
Deborah Silver is a Mississippi-born, two-time #1 Billboard chart-topping vocalist who just released her brand new highly anticipated album "Basie Rocks!" which is a collaboration with the legendary Count Basie Orchestra on their 90th Anniversary, produced by Grammy-winning producer and Rolling Stones drummer Steve Jordan. Known for her soulful but polished readings of classic jazz and pop melodies, Deborah initially garnered atten...
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Bobby Thompson, a mesmerizing guitarist and captivating vocalist, stands out as a luminary in the realms of blues and rock music. His new album SHINE (2025) featuring the full band — Bobby, Bronson, Ben, Chris, and Andy, along with some incredible special guests, this album is packed with nine brand-new original tracks. Fans can expect the album to be available across all major digital platforms, bringing the band’s signature sound...
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Sherry Rayn Barnett is a widely published and respected music photographer specializing in live performance, and has been in the ‘Eye of the Music’ (title of her recent photography book chronicle) since capturing the most white-hot seconds onstage, as well as the unguarded intimacies and the bolt of creativity, whether in the studio or at home. One of the best music concert photographers in the world, Sherry's archives span nearly ...
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March 29, 2025 22 mins
Tom Rush joins Living On Music here for the third time, he's a renowned American folk and blues singer, guitarist and songwriter, and even now at 84 coming off his most recent album "Garden Old, Flowers New," his voice has "grown even richer and more melodic, and his music, like a fine wine, has matured and ripened in the blending of traditional and modern influences.” His early success helped launch the careers of other singer-son...
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March 5, 2025 49 mins
Kofi Baker is the son of legendary Cream drummer/musician Ginger Baker, which is evident the moment you hear or see him play, because Kofi's is a name synonymous with drumming excellence. Without question, he not only continues but extends the family legacy with outstanding skills, drive and dedication to his craft...and yes the DNA is unmistakable. But Kofi has his own unique approach to playing and with his uncompromising daily p...
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DC-area author/musician Stephen Moore talks with Living On Music about his newest book, “Capital Acts: Washington DC Performing Arts” which he released in December of 2024. The book is “an extensive visually striking history of the prominent and influential artists and media figures who shaped the DC-MD-VA area's cultural landscape. Richly illustrated with a wealth of insightful interviews, the book unveils remarkable narratives of...
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February 17, 2025 39 mins
Carly Harvey, appearing here on her second 'Living On Music' episode, released her first full solo record "Kamama" in November 2024, and already it won Best Self-Produced Album/CD with the River City Blues Society, and will be in the running for Best Self-Produced Album at the 2025 International Blues Challenge. Carly is an Afro-Indigenous Blues musician based out of Washington, DC. who combines Blues, Jazz, Soul and Indigenous Ame...
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January 21, 2025 40 mins
Singer-songwriter, hard rock electric violin virtuoso and USC Thornton School of Music adjunct instructor Ginny Luke is a truly dynamic and versatile performer, with gripping vocals, world-class musicianship and dynamic songwriting. Equally as comfortable in concert halls as giant arenas, Ginny has both performed internationally to millions of people across the globe and alongside some of the biggest names in the music industry as ...
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December 16, 2024 48 mins
It’s another great LOM musical journey, this time with guitarist/vocalist PETE HEWLETT, who toured and recorded on albums with Carly Simon and Billy Joel including Joel's 1985 Russian tour and his 2008 "Last Play At Shea" show at shea stadium, where Pete played alongside Tony Bennett, Roger Daltrey, Garth brooks, John Mellencamp, Don Henley, Steven Tyler and Sir Paul McCartney, he also recorded with Julian Lennon, Amy Grant and Joe...
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October 8, 2024 143 mins
G.E.Smith is a deeply respected and admired American guitarist and musical staple over the last 45 years, he was the lead guitarist for Hall & Oates during the band's heyday from 1979 to 1985 playing on several albums and five of their number one singles. When Hall & Oates took a hiatus in 1985, Smith joined Saturday Night Live serving as bandleader and co-musical director of the Saturday Night Live Band. Smith has recorded...
Renowned ʻukulele virtuoso’ Jake Shimabukuro has teamed up with drumming legend and Fleetwood Mac co-founder Mick Fleetwood to announce the release of their forthcoming album, Blues Experience, due October 18th via Forty Below Records. Blues Experience promises to be a landmark release; it combines the formidable talents of Jake Shimabukuro and Mick Fleetwood with fresh, innovative interpretations of blues classics. Fans can expect...
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September 10, 2024 69 mins
Scott Tournet is well-known for being a founding member of Grace Potter & The Nocturnals (2003-2014), he was a co-writer on three of their Top 40 albums and scored a gold record for the song “Paris.” He is also a frontman for Elektric Voodoo, was also one for Blues & Lasers, and has had three solo albums. Scott has also written and recorded with Dan Auerbach (The Black Keys), Willie Nelson, T Bone Burnett, Kenny Chesney, Al...
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September 4, 2024 41 mins
Taylor Barton is a multi-talented writer/producer/ singer-songwriter as well as an author, she has released 12 of her own albums and EPs and assorted books, and her current poignantly haunting new 'Get Off My Ship' EP and riveting novel 'Condom Eddie' find Taylor at the very top of her game, tackling topical issues with a poet’s pen and a composer’s ear. And she has been married to famed guitarist GE Smith since 1990.

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August 25, 2024 38 mins
Jonathan Sloane is what has been called a “remarkable and incredibly versatile guitarist and songwriter who brings an impressive range of skill to the American music scene.”  His sound is an “intriguing blend of genres” which brings together blues, funk, Americana, soul and rock into a unique and captivating experience. Hailing from the Washington DC Metro area, Sloane‘s immaculate command of both rhythm and lead guitar has made hi...
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August 12, 2024 76 mins
Grammy-nominated Chris Brubeck, one of five sons and one daughter of jazz legend Dave Brubeck and his wife Iola, is a longtime highly respected musician who continues to distinguish himself as an innovative performer and award-winning composer and arranger, clearly tuned into the pulse of contemporary music. John von Rhein, music critic for The Chicago Tribune, calls Chris “a composer with a real flair for lyrical melody – a 21st C...
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