Interview with Eddie Cohn and LB Food Review

On Wednesday October 27, 2010 at 9pm (PST) Swoop's World is happy to have musician Eddie Cohn as our guest, followed by another segment with Taylor Nelson and Chris “CLiv” Livingston of LB Food Review. There's something to be said about living in the shadows of a famous family member, not least of which is an internal pressure to live up to the family name. Eddie Cohn's uncle, Marc Cohn ("Walking in Memphis") has enjoyed a solid and successful career in music. Is that in the cards for Cohn the younger as well? While Eddie shared a passion for music at an early age much like his uncle, the similarities between the two clearly end there. Eddie's musical influences range from Radiohead, Nirvana and Jeff Buckley to the African chanting of Amadou and Mariam. Clearly Eddie walks to the beat of his own drum. At the age of 12, Eddie was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis, an autoimmune disease that causes chronic inflammation of the joints. Things like that - chronic illness, catastrophic events - make their mark on your soul, bringing a unique darkness that never fully dissipates. It's from this place that Eddie writes, waiting for his muse, not forcing the creative process. When the songs are ready, he sits back and follows their lead. "I think it's important for artists to take the time to discover what they do really, really well." It took Eddie five years between "Stay With Me" and his last release, "If I'm Happy It Ends." During that time he traveled, reflecting on his craft, learning new instruments in the process. As writer, performer, producer and musician for this release, clearly that journey was well worth the wait. "Stay With Me" is a glimpse into Eddie's muse, his... Join us Wed. night at 9pm (PST). Listeners can call in live (917) 889-7449 or join in via our online chat. Use the Set a "Reminder Function" now and you won't miss a minute.