Jersey Boys Podcast

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Today's Jersey Boys Podcast (recorded on 1/27/08) is a much needed Jersey Boys news catch-up  and  listener appreciation show.  We have news about Jersey Boys Broadway and all the current Tour locations including breaking news on Australia.  We also have updates on Four Seasons members Joe Long, Frankie Valli, Bob Gaudio, and Tommy Devito.

Music segments (thanks to Rhino Records & Collector's Choice Music) played in this podcast includes:

• "Rag Doll" [Jersey Boys Cast CD]
• "New York Lottery Commercial" [Jersey Boys Broadway Cast]
• "Streetfighter" [Streetfighter CD]
• "Medley of Beggin, My Eyes Adore You, and Who Loves You" [Jersey Boys SF Cast]
• "Hope & Glory" [Hope & Glory CD]

Links mentioned in this podcast:

• The movie "Grease"
• Jersey Boys Blog interview with Joe Long: Part 1, Part 2, & Part 3
• The Yahoo Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons mailing list
• Newark Star-Ledger's Top New Jersey Musicians
  
• Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons sing the National Anthem at the Fiesta Bowl
  [Jersey Boys Blog#1 & #2, Sunday Gazette]
• UK's Tribute Band called "Let’s Hang On"
  
• Frankie Valli on National Public Radio (NPR)
  
• "The Rise and Fall of Vee-Jay Records" on NPR
  
• Tommy DeVito's legal problems [Law.com, Texas Record] 
• Variety on Jersey Boys Broadway Ticket Sales
• Playbill covers Michael Longoria (Frankie Valli on Broadway)
• Sebastian Arcelus new role as Bob Gaudio on Broadway [Broadway World, Jersey Boys Blog, Tuggar @ Blogspot, Playbill]
• Daniel Reichard's Christmas in Black & White show at the Metropolitan Room [Playbill, Jersey Boys Blog]
• Eric Gutman is now part of the Jersey Boys Broadway cast [Jersey Boys Blog]
• J. Robert Spencer new movie deal with Angel Light Pictures [PlayBill]
• Jennifer Naimo's "Many the Miles (a Cabaret)" [Broadway World, Playbill]
• Christian Hoff's solo concert "Exiled" [PlayBill, Broadway World, Jersey Boys Blog #1 & #2]
• Jersey Boys San Francisco coverage in the Mercury News, Variety, and the San Francisco Chronicle (plus YouTube video)
• Jersey Boys Las Vegas will be at the Palazzo Hotel and Casino [Broadway World, BBB-Blogger, Mochila, Jeremy Womack, Curious Minds Media]
• Jersey Boys 1st National Tour in Seattle [BroadwayWorld, SeattleTimes, About.com, Jersey Boys Blog, BBB-Blogger]
• Jersey Boys 1st National Tour in Houston, TX [Jersey Boys Blog, Houston Chronicle #1 & #2, and Blog]
• Jersey Boys 1st National Tour in Toronto [Playbill, BroadwayWorld]
• Jersey Boys London has cast news [Jersey Boys Blog, Show & Stay UK, PlayBill]
• Jersey Boys Chicago continues to do very well [IBJ, Broadway World]
• Klezmer Podcast

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Show #059 of the Jersey Boys Podcast has been posted and it includes a great interview with John Lloyd Young. The topics covered in the interview includes: what John is doing now and in the near future including his upcoming concert on Feb. 23, 2008; his thoughts on supporting service through fund raising; his praise for his dedicated fans; the Tony Award wins; his feelings about leaving the cast of Jersey Boys; and Michael Longoria's strengths as the new Frankie Valli on Broadway.

Links mentioned in this podcast includes

• Jennifer Naimo
• Steve Gouveia
• JLY Final Toast @ Jersey Boys Broadway
• Video from La Jolla Playhouse Des McAnuff tribute
• Jersey Boys Blog
• Jersey Boys World

Song segment samples played in this podcast (thanks to Rhino Records) includes:

• "Can't Take My Eyes Off You" [Jersey Boys Cast CD]
• "Patch Of Blue" [Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons Anthology CD]
• "Don't Think Twice, It's All Right" [Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons Anthology CD]
• "The Sun Ain't Gonna Shine (Anymore)" [Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons Anthology CD]

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The 58th edition (recorded on 12/21/07) of the Jersey Boys Podcast has been posted.   This podcast includes Part 3 of 4 of our interview with original Four Season member Tommy DeVito.

The topics covered by Tommy in this part includes: his favorite Four Seasons songs and background ideas on why he thinks some were hits & some were not; details on his own album '1st Season'; how he got his nickname 'Tommooch'; his thoughts on his 'unpublished autobiography' that was part of the background reference material for Jersey Boys; and his real relationship with Gyp DeCarlo.

It is highly recommended that you listen to Part 1 and Part 2 before listening to this edition.

Links mentioned in this podcast include:

• Christian Hoff [Jersey Boys Broadway's Tommy DeVito]
• La Jolla Playhouse
• Jersey Boys Official Site
• Jersey Boys World
• Jersey Boys Blog

Song segments sampled in this podcast [thanks to Rhino Records]:

• "Ces Soiresess La" [Jersey Boys Cast CD]
• "Come Si Bella" [On Stage With The Four Seasons CD - The Romans - Tommy DeVito Medley Mix]
• "Bye Bye Baby" [Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons Anthology CD]

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Today's Jersey Boys Podcast has our in-person interview with Jersey Boys 1st National Tour member John Altieri who plays the principle role of Bob Crewe and other characters. This interview was recorded on Thanksgiving day.  It has Q&As related to John's current and past roles as an actor, how he got the Jersey Boys role, and other details related to the challenges and benefits of being on one of the best musical tours in history.

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Song segments sampled in this podcast [thanks to Rhino Records and Flashback Records]:

• "Little Drummer Boy" [Jersey Boys San Francisco YouTube Video]
• "Book Of Love" [Four Season's Big Girls Don't Cry & Other Hits]
• "Who Loves You Baby" [Jersey Boys Cast CD]

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Today's Jersey Boys Podcast (recorded on November 30, 2007) is Part 2 of 4 of our sit down interview with original Four Season's member Tommy DeVito.

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Song segments sampled in this podcast include [thanks to Rhino Records & Bear Family Records]:

• "Blues In The Night" [On Stage With The Four Seasons CD]
• "Joyride" [Four Lovers CD]
• "Bermuda" [First Four Season Single Release]

Additional links mentioned in this podcast include:

• Frankie Valli and The Four Season Yahoo Mailing List
• Coverville 386: The Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons Cover Story
• Douglas E. Welch
• Wish Book Holiday Project
• FriendsInTech.com
• Grant's Advent Calendar Video Podcast

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The Jersey Boys Podcast for today is with Jersey Boys 1st National Tour principle Christopher Kale Jones who plays Frankie Valli in the musical. 

The next podcast will be Part 2 of 4 with original Four Season Tommy DeVito, and then the following podcast will move back to the 1st National Tour members with John Altieri.

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Song sample segments played in this podcast include [thanks to Rhino Records]:

• "My Eyes Adored You" [Jersey Boys Cast CD]
• "Can't Take My Eyes Off You" [Frankie Valli & 4 Seasons Reunited LIVE]
• "Can't Get Enough Of You Baby" [Working My Way Back To You]

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Today's Jersey Boys Podcast includes Part 1 of 4 of our interview with Original Four Season Tommy DeVito.

We also have updates on our plans to bring you the rest of the Tommy DeVito interview, and the recently recorded interviews of over 16 members of the Jersey Boys 1st National Tour over the course of the next month.

There is also a reference that Jersey Boys Podcast #053 is our first video podcast that you can check out via: jerseyboyspodcast.blip.tv.  The focus of this Podcast #053 is our attendance at the Broadway Fan Tribute Party held on October 21, 2007 in NYC.

Songs played in this podcast include [thanks to Rhino Records, Tommy DeVito, & Bear Family Records]:

• "Walk Like A Man" [Jersey Boys Cast CD]
• "Tennessee Waltze" [Tommy DeVito]
• "You're The Apple Of My Eye" [Four Lovers CD]

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The Jersey Boys Podcast #052 is focused on three topics: San Diego's 1st National Tour visit; Jennifer Naimo's (Jersey Boys Broadway) cabaret performance at the Laurie Beechman Threatre on Nov. 11, 2007; and a phone interview with J. Robert Spencer (Jersey Boys Broadway) on his movie 'Farm Girl In New York.' [tickets, bigapplefilmfestival, film info]

Links mentioned in this podcast includes:

• Nokia Podcasting
• Microsoft Zune Podcast Marketplace
• Jersey Boys Blog
• Jersey Boys San Diego in North County Times
• Jersey Boys San Diego Review in Union Tribune
• Jersey Boys San Diego Review in Voice of San Diego
• Union-Tribune Q&A with Devin May
• Jennifer Naimo's "Many the Miles" Cabaret on 11/11/07

Music samples played in this podcast thanks to Rhino Records:

• "Dawn" [Jersey Boys Cast CD]
• "You're Ready Now" [Four Seasons Anthology CD]
• "I Still Care" [Jersey Boys Cast CD]
• "What A Wonderful World" [Frankie Valli Romancing the 60's]

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The Jersey Boys Podcast #051 (recorded on Friday, October 26, 2008) has been published. We cover the news that John Lloyd Young and Daniel Reichard have both recently announced plans to leave Jersey Boys Broadway.  And we devote nearly 32 minutes of today's show to coverage of comments and interviews recorded at the recent New York City (NYC) Jersey Boys Fan Tribute Party.   

After the Tribute Party coverage, Christy covers the latest news on the Jersey Boys Tour (San Diego, Las Vegas, and London) and the Chicago reviews [Daily Herald#1 & #2, The Epoch Times]

The last news item is a pointer to Jersey Boys Broadway cast member J. Robert "Bobby" Spencer's new movie called "Farm Girl In New York" that will be premiered on 11/15/07 at Tribeca Cinema.

Additional links mentioned in the show include:

• John Leone (Broadway cast member)
• Fan Tribute Pictures @ BroadwayWorld
• Jersey Boys Podcast Fan Tribute Pictures
• Jersey Boys Blog
• Genuine Imitation Life Gazette Fan Site
• Eisner LLP
• Heather Ferguson (Broadway cast member)
• Erica Piccininni (Broadway cast member)
• Michael Longoria (Broadway cast member)
• Travis Cloer (Broadway cast member)
• Jersey Boys Cast CD Continues As #1
• Jersey Boys London Cast Announced
• Jersey Boys Fan Tribute Event in San Diego

The following song samples were played during this show [thanks to Rhino Records]:

• "Too Many Memories" [Working My Way Back To You CD]
• "Sherry" [Jersey Boys Cast CD]
• "Ronnie" [Four Seasons Anthology CD]
• "Little Boy In Grown Up Clothes" [On Stage With The Four Seasons CD]

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The Jersey Boys Podcast #049 (recorded on Oct. 5, 2007) has been released.  The show includes an interview with Frankie Valli discussing his new album "Romancing the 60's" and answering fan questions.  In addition, this show has the latest Jersey Boys Tour and Jersey Boys Broadway news.

Additional Jersey Boys related links mentioned in this show include:

• Jersey Boys to return to San Francisco
• Jersey Boys Blog
• The 21st Annual Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS Flea Market & Grand Auction
• Daniel Reichard: Kegger 2007
• NY Musical Theatre Festival
• Tribute to Jersey Boys (BC/EFA & Eisner LLP)
• Broadway World's Free Tickets to Tribute To Jersey Boys
• Young People's Chorus of New York City with Christian Hoff and Bobby Spencer
• Jennifer Naimo’s Cabaret Show @ LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATRE/WEST BANK CAFÉ

The technical links that Steve mentioned included:

• Podcast and New Media Expo
• Jersey Boys Podcast on iTunes
• New Microsoft Zune mobile players
• Podcasts on Microsoft's Zune devices
• Apple iPhone
• Nokia Podcasting

The following song samples were played during this show [thanks to Rhino Records]:

• "Ces Soirees-La" [Jersey Boys Cast CD]
• "Working My Way Back to You" [Jersey Boys Cast CD]
• "Big Man in Town" [The 4 Seasons Entertain You]
• "Spanish Harlem" [Romancing the 60's]