Mandoki Soulmates - Prog Rock/Jazz Rock Supergroup
01/13/22 • 43 min
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Mandoki Soulmates is a European based Prog Rock/Jazz Rock supergroup that is led by acclaimed Hungarian drummer/percussionist/singer/composer Leslie Mandoki. The band has been together in various forms for over 30 years and has included such luminaries as Ian Anderson (Jethro Tull), Jack Bruce (Cream), Al Di Meola (Return To Forever), David Clayton-Thomas (Blood Sweat & Tears) and Chaka Khan.
In this episode I interview Leslie Mandoki and Tony Carey, a member of the band. We discuss Leslie escaping from Communist Hungary in 1975 to Germany, forming the band, recruiting the all star musicians, and their concert last August in Budapest before 30,000 fans. Plus a Songfest!
My featured song in this episode is “The One I’m Not Supposed To See" from the Project Grand Slam album “East Side Sessions”. Spotify link:
https://open.spotify.com/track/3KMgeu0CDvjVLY25WMesqM?si=PDzSbbr2SXCLOi61o5UPQg
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In this episode Leslie, Tony and I discuss:
- Leslie’s boyhood dream
- Leslie escaping from Communist Hungary to Germany
- Forming the Mandoki Soulmates supergroup
- Their Utopia For Realists concert in Budapest in August 2021
- Their video concert premiere
In the Songfest portion we play and discuss:
“On And On” (1997)
“Last Day Of Summer” (2002)
“Young Rebels” (2019)
“The Torch” (2021)
Mandoki Soulmates YouTube Concert Premiere on Jan. 15, 2022:
Facebook-Event: https://fb.me/e/WF9mjhFj
YouTube-Stream: https://youtu.be/DOWVpz0CwtE
YouTube-Trailer: https://youtu.be/wyX1_6j1isA
If you enjoyed the show, please Subscribe, Rate, and Review the podcast. Just click here.
Robert’s “Follow Your Dream Handbook” is an Amazon #1 Bestseller. It’s a combination memoir of his unique musical journey and a step by step how-to follow and succeed at your dream. Available on Amazon and wherever books are sold.
Get your Complimentary DREAM ROADMAP with Robert’s 5 steps to pursue and succeed at YOUR dream. Just click here: https://www.followyourdreampodcast.com/dreamroadmap
Connect with Mandoki Soulmates at:
https://utopiaforrealists.mandoki-soulmates.com
https://www.youtube.com/MandokiSoulmates
https://www.facebook.com/mandoki.soulmates
https://www.instagram.com/themandokisoulmates/
Connect with the Follow Your Dream Podcast:
Website: www.followyourdreampodcast.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fydpodcast
Facebook: www.facebook.com/FollowYourDreamPodcast
Email Robert: [email protected]
Follow Robert’s band, Project Grand Slam, and his music:
Website: https://www.projectgrandslam.com
Store: https://www.thepgsstore.com/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/PGSjazz
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/projectgrandslam/
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/04BdGdJszDD8WtAFXc9skW
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/art...
Mandoki Soulmates is a European based Prog Rock/Jazz Rock supergroup that is led by acclaimed Hungarian drummer/percussionist/singer/composer Leslie Mandoki. The band has been together in various forms for over 30 years and has included such luminaries as Ian Anderson (Jethro Tull), Jack Bruce (Cream), Al Di Meola (Return To Forever), David Clayton-Thomas (Blood Sweat & Tears) and Chaka Khan.
In this episode I interview Leslie Mandoki and Tony Carey, a member of the band. We discuss Leslie escaping from Communist Hungary in 1975 to Germany, forming the band, recruiting the all star musicians, and their concert last August in Budapest before 30,000 fans. Plus a Songfest!
My featured song in this episode is “The One I’m Not Supposed To See" from the Project Grand Slam album “East Side Sessions”. Spotify link:
https://open.spotify.com/track/3KMgeu0CDvjVLY25WMesqM?si=PDzSbbr2SXCLOi61o5UPQg
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In this episode Leslie, Tony and I discuss:
- Leslie’s boyhood dream
- Leslie escaping from Communist Hungary to Germany
- Forming the Mandoki Soulmates supergroup
- Their Utopia For Realists concert in Budapest in August 2021
- Their video concert premiere
In the Songfest portion we play and discuss:
“On And On” (1997)
“Last Day Of Summer” (2002)
“Young Rebels” (2019)
“The Torch” (2021)
Mandoki Soulmates YouTube Concert Premiere on Jan. 15, 2022:
Facebook-Event: https://fb.me/e/WF9mjhFj
YouTube-Stream: https://youtu.be/DOWVpz0CwtE
YouTube-Trailer: https://youtu.be/wyX1_6j1isA
If you enjoyed the show, please Subscribe, Rate, and Review the podcast. Just click here.
Robert’s “Follow Your Dream Handbook” is an Amazon #1 Bestseller. It’s a combination memoir of his unique musical journey and a step by step how-to follow and succeed at your dream. Available on Amazon and wherever books are sold.
Get your Complimentary DREAM ROADMAP with Robert’s 5 steps to pursue and succeed at YOUR dream. Just click here: https://www.followyourdreampodcast.com/dreamroadmap
Connect with Mandoki Soulmates at:
https://utopiaforrealists.mandoki-soulmates.com
https://www.youtube.com/MandokiSoulmates
https://www.facebook.com/mandoki.soulmates
https://www.instagram.com/themandokisoulmates/
Connect with the Follow Your Dream Podcast:
Website: www.followyourdreampodcast.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fydpodcast
Facebook: www.facebook.com/FollowYourDreamPodcast
Email Robert: [email protected]
Follow Robert’s band, Project Grand Slam, and his music:
Website: https://www.projectgrandslam.com
Store: https://www.thepgsstore.com/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/PGSjazz
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/projectgrandslam/
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/04BdGdJszDD8WtAFXc9skW
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/art...
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My featured song in this episode is “Trippin’”, the title song from the Project Grand Slam album. Spotify link:
https://open.spotify.com/track/3cOl9PTGd4ZttjK4VxO4zt?si=hxKzG5aUQrq3xxDQ9xW3ZA
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- Her move to two startups; MASAMI and Isle de Nature
If you enjoyed the show, please Subscribe, Rate, and Review the podcast. Just click here.
Robert’s “Follow Your Dream Handbook” is an Amazon #1 Bestseller. It’s a combination memoir of his unique musical journey and a step by step how-to follow and succeed at your dream. Available on Amazon and wherever books are sold.
Get your Complimentary DREAM ROADMAP with Robert’s 5 steps to pursue and succeed at YOUR dream. Just click here: https://www.followyourdreampodcast.com/dreamroadmap
Connect with Lynn at:
@lovemasamihair
Connect with the Follow Your Dream Podcast:
Website: www.followyourdreampodcast.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fydpodcast
Facebook: www.facebook.com/FollowYourDreamPodcast
Email Robert: [email protected]
Follow Robert’s band, Project Grand Slam, and his music:
Website: https://www.projectgrandslam.com
Store: https://www.thepgsstore.com/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/PGSjazz
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/projectgrandslam/
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/04BdGdJszDD8WtAFXc9skW
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/project-grand-slam/274548453
Email: [email protected]
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Ron Dante is a music legend. He’s the singer on two massive hits, “Sugar Sugar” by the Archies and “Tracy” by The Cuff Links. He produced Barry Manilow’s first nine albums including his #1 hit “Mandy”. And he also produced Cher and Pat Benetar. We talk about his career, including his time doing jingles, and we do a Songfest with his greatest hits.
My featured song in this episode is “Ode To Jerry”, from the Project Grand Slam album Play. In Ron’s honor I renamed the song for this occasion as “Ode To Ron”. Spotify link:
https://open.spotify.com/track/3viacMoZutWUm1BlrvXAN9?si=Vr-RTPKYSSaEh4WVaGWTeg
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- Singing jingles
- Don Kirschner
- The Turtles’ Happy Together tour
- Working with Cher and Pat Benetar
In the Songfest we play and discuss:
“Sugar Sugar”
“Tracy”
“Mandy”
If you enjoyed the show, please Subscribe, Rate, and Review the podcast. Just click here.
Robert’s “Follow Your Dream Handbook” is an Amazon #1 Bestseller. It’s a combination memoir of his unique musical journey and a step by step how-to follow and succeed at your dream. Available on Amazon and wherever books are sold.
Get your Complimentary DREAM ROADMAP with Robert’s 5 steps to pursue and succeed at YOUR dream. Just click here: https://www.followyourdreampodcast.com/dreamroadmap
Connect with Ron at:
Connect with the Follow Your Dream Podcast:
Website: www.followyourdreampodcast.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fydpodcast
Facebook: www.facebook.com/FollowYourDreamPodcast
Email Robert: [email protected]
Follow Robert’s band, Project Grand Slam, and his music:
Website: https://www.projectgrandslam.com
Store: https://www.thepgsstore.com/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/PGSjazz
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/projectgrandslam/
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/04BdGdJszDD8WtAFXc9skW
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/project-grand-slam/274548453
Email: [email protected]
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