Michelle Mangione Live Performance of “What is a Saint”

Live from The Mirage with Michelle Mangione and Grace Slick

On September 3, 2010, Swoop’s World Radio returned to First Friday’s and broadcast live from the Michelle Mangione Songwriters Showcase at Mirage Mediterranean Grill. Michelle sat down with Swoop and Peter, while Rock Superstar Grace Slick called in. The two talented women discussed their new song the “Edge of Madness”, answered questions from the audience, and entertained us all. Read more »

Long Beach Time Exchange Launch and the Swoop’s World Interview

On Wednesday September 1, 2010 Swoop’s World Radio interviewed Christine Petit, Co-coordinator of Long Beach Time Exchange. Christine has invited all to Celebrate the launch of the LA-area’s newest time bank on Sunday, September 12th. The Long Beach Time Exchange will host its kickoff event at the 2nd City Council Art Gallery at 435 Alamitos Ave. in Long Beach from 1pm to 4pm. For additional details on the kick off event read about Long Beach Time Exchange.

Listen to the Swoop’s World Radio interview of Christine Petit, Co-coordinator, Long Beach Time Exchange.

Get a Double Dose of Swoop’s World This Week

This week we have two great shows for you. Guest will include Chris Livingston and Taylor Nelson of LB Food Review, Rock Superstar Grace Slick, and the always-remarkable recording artist Michelle Mangione.

On Wednesday night @ 9pm we’ll be taking a look what’s been happening in SoCal and anything else that comes to mind. Our friends Taylor Nelson and Chris Livingston of LB Food Review join us. So of course we’re sure to veer off topic for the occasional tangent. But that’s just how we roll. Read more »

This week-Getting the Dope on Medical Marijuana

Photo by Chuck “Caveman” Coker

On Wednesday August 25 at 9pm it’s going to be another great episode of The Buzz with Ray Pok! This week Swoop, Peter, and Ray take on the medical marijuana debate.

With the abundance of medical marijuana dispensaries popping up throughout various cities and counties we decided to delve into the dilemma politicians are facing and sometimes-hypocritical debates that take place.

We all have heard and seen the stories of city governments licensing and allowing the dispensaries to open, only to vote a year or so later to close most of them down, and highly taxing those that are allowed to remain open.

It seems that some cities have decided to accept the fact that these businesses are medical facilities but for the purpose of hopefully charging the owners and potential owners exorbitant application and licensing fees in an effort to help create quick revenue and potentially solve budget deficits. Read more »

Artist, Musicians, and Performers We Want You!

Photo by Maria Palma

Are you an artist, musician, or performer (Artists)? Have you participated in a Southern California artwalk or similar event? We would like to invite you to participate as a guest on our next show.

On Wednesday, August 18, 2010, @ 9pm Swoop’s World Radio will be discussing “The Business of Art”. We will be exploring events from the view of the Artists that set up to sell and perform with the hopes of gaining recognition and turning a profit.

Together we can learn what makes a successful event for the Artists. We’ll discover which events are successful and how to assure that certain criteria’s are in place so that any event has the maximum potential to benefit the participants as well as the organizers. Read more »

This Week on Swoop’s World “The Business of Art”

Calling all Artists, Musicians, Performers, Event Planners, and Art Lovers!!!

Photo by E. Bartholomew

We explore the facts of So Cal based “arts events” to see if they create exposure, and profits for working artists, musicians, and performers, or are they just cool “social events” for friends and neighbors to gather and schmooze?

On Wednesday August 18, 2010 @ 9pm on Swoop’s World Radio, Swoop and Peter take on the subject of the Arts with a twist, by actually looking at arts events within a community from the view of the working artist.

With the always-popular topic of the Art’s in any Southern California community, especially here in Long Beach, the discussion inevitably covers the topic of events. We’ve all seen numerous Arts titled events many of which, have become extremely popular. Read more »

This Week Photographer Donna Santisi and The Boys From LB Food Review

On Wednesday August 4, 2010 at 9:00 pm, we are happy to have Photographer Donna Santisi join us this week as we take a look at her new book, “Ask The Angels”. Tune in as we learn what life was like capturing the L.A. Punk scene at some of the most storied clubs during the 1970’s. Donna shot pictures of and got to many of the artist she shot, including Patti Smith, Joan Jett, X, the Ramones, Blondie, and the Go-Go’s to name a few.

Also the stomachs behind LB Food Review, Chris Livingston and Taylor Nelson, our partners in fun and food join us again. A segment that is sure to be abounding with laughter.

Tune in Wednesday August 4 at 9pm for a great time.