Welcome back to The Roots Report Podcast, presented by Motif, and hosted by John Fuzek. Today John chats with actor, producer and singer HANK AZARIA. He is an Emmy Award winning actor and is known for roles in films such as The Birdcage, America's Sweethearts, Along Came Polly, Run Fatboy Run, Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian as well as voicing several characters on the long running show, The Simpsons. Azaria is known for his ability to mimic voices and he is using this talent when he fronts his BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN tribute show, Hank Azaria & The EZ Street Band. They will be at The Greenwich Odeum on Sat, July 19.

Welcome back to The Roots Report Podcast, presented by Motif, and hosted by John Fuzek. Today John chats with Americana/Alt Country, Australian singer-songwriter, KASEY CHAMBERS. She released her 13th album, BACKBONE, a few months back and is currently touring the US. She will be at City Winery in Boston on July 3 and The Iron Horse in North Hampton, MA on July 5.

Welcome back to The Roots Report Podcast, presented by Motif, and hosted by John Fuzek. Today John chats with singer-songwriter, TRACY BONHAM. She is best known for her Grammy nominated, hit song “Mother, Mother” that was in heavy rotation in the mid 90’s. In addition to her solo career she has also performed with other artists including Blue Man Group. Bonham will be at City Winery in Boston on June 30.

Welcome back to The Roots Report Podcast, presented by Motif, and hosted by John Fuzek. Today John chats with singer-songwriter, AIMEE MANN. She is known for her solo work as well as being the singer, bassist and songwriter of the band Til Tuesday. She will be at The Park Theatre in Cranston on June 5.

Welcome back to The Roots Report Podcast, presented by Motif, and hosted by John Fuzek. Today John chats with music legend, GRAHAM NASH. He is known for his work with Crosby, Stills, and Nash as well as the Hollies and is a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame with both groups. He is also known for his work in photography. Graham Nash will be at the Park Theatre in Cranston on July 19.

Welcome back to The Roots Report Podcast, presented by Motif, and hosted by John Fuzek. Today John chats with comedian ALEX EDELMAN. He’s won an Emmy, a Tony, and other awards. His comedy specials include Millenial, Everything Handed to You and Just for Us. Alex is starting his What Am I Going To Do tour in Providence on March 30 at Veterans Auditorium.

Welcome back to The Roots Report Podcast, presented by Motif, and hosted by John Fuzek. Today John chats with comedian Tammy Pescatelli. She is known for her comedy specials Finding The Funny and The Way After School Special as well as her appearances on Last Comic Standing. Tammy Pescatelli will be at The United Theatre in Westerly on Friday, March 28.

Welcome back to The Roots Report Podcast, presented by Motif, and hosted by John Fuzek. Today John chats with Canadian fiddler, NATALIE MCMASTER. She has won two Juno Awards for best instrumental album, recorded many albums and collaborated with others such as The Chieftans, Carlos Santana and Allison Krauss. MCMASTER along with husband Donnell Leahy and two of her seven children are the Four on the Floor tour and will be at the Garde Theatre in New London on March 15.