Just recently (September 15th, 2010), our own Larry Hoppen was interviewed by Canadian guitarist / Independent Radio Host, Jason Saulnier.
Hailing from Nova Scotia, Jason’s bio says he interviews roughly 100 artists per year! He engaged Larry by phone for about 20 minutes total. Among the topics discussed are …
1) Orleans’ and Rock & Pop Masters’ touring schedules, [...]

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OK, we’re kinda biased.
True that John Hall is a long-time friend, colleague, and comrade.
True that we, as a group, tend to lean to the left.
True that, even when we don’t necessarily agree, we still have each others’ backs.
But beyond all that, it’s also true that former Orleans singer/songwriter/Founder John Hall has done good work on [...]

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In additon to being friends for over 35 years now, Larry and I have played in various bands with Robbie Dupree for almost all of that time. We first met Robbie when he was known as “Chrome WIllie” (of Chrome Willie and the Sparks). Then he had a band in Woodstock called The Striders. And [...]

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Geez!
Who knew that posting ESPN’s “It’s not crazy; it’s sports!” commercial for the Philadelphia Eagles using Still the One would spark such a discussion as the one that’s taking place over at the Orleans YouTube Channel?
Some viewers are confused by the images …
Is that the SAME woman with different hairstyles he’s with? … or is it a [...]

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