SMI Radio Ep. 23 On Demand: Michael “Fitz” Fitzpatrick, John Popper, Perry Acker

By Greg Roth on June 17, 2011@WeRideWhy

SMI Radio’s Greg Roth features interviews and music with Michael Fitzpatrick (Fitz and The Tantrums), John Popper (Blues Traveler), and members from Perry Acker.

In addition this week’s show features a snippet from the interview that Roth did with film maker and actor Colin Hanks,who is working on raising money for a documentary titled, “All Things Must Pass: The Rise and Fall of Tower Records.” The full interview will be up next week’s show to air on NWCZ, Thursday, June 24th @ 6pm (PST).

Not only is he a multi-media journalist, he is also an accomplished musician. He is the founder of SMI and drives the creative look, feel and branding for the publication. His years of writing, arranging, and performing live music in a variety of genres inform his ability to communicate the message and the mechanics of music. Roth’s work on SMI reflects his philosophy that music is the universal language, and builds community. He believes it has the power to unite people of every race, religion, gender, and persuasion.