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Michael Grimm from "America's Got Talent" with Santa Fe and the Fat City Horns
Michael Grimm, who dazzled America with his soulful rendition of "You Don't Know Me" this week on "America's Got Talent" regularly sits in with Strokeland favorites Santa Fe and the Fat City Horns in Las Vegas. Above is a video of Michael from "America's Got Talent" and another with him singing the same song backed by the mighty Santa Fe and the Fat City Horns at the Palms in Las Vegas.
Doc Kupka Discusses Songwriting for DOC GOES HOLLYWOOD
This insightful new interview with Doc Kupka has just been posted by Craig Carman of drumstories.com. Doc talks about songwriting and events leading up to the making of DOC GOES HOLLYWOOD. Our thanks to Craig Carman for a great interview.
ASK DOC for November, 2009!
Come on. You know you want to. Send those questions today to Doc at askdoc@strokeland.com and you just might see them answered here at the home of East Bay Soul by the Funky Doctor himself..
Read Doc's answers for November, 2009 here
New Doc Kupka Radio Interview - July, 2009
The Funky Doctor was recently interviewed by Barry Jackson on the "Midday Medley" show on radio station KKFI (90.1 FM) in Kansas City, Missouri. Doc talks at length about both Strokeland Records and Tower of Power. Check it out.
Our thanks to Barry Jackson and KKFI (90.1 FM) in Kansas City, Missouri for the interview recording.
Listen or download the interview here
ASK DOC for July, 2009!
We always need more. As always, email YOUR questions for Doc to askdoc@strokeland.com and you just might see them answered here at the home of East Bay Soul.
Read Doc's answers for July, 2009 here
ASK DOC for February, 2009!
Keep 'em coming, folks. As always, email YOUR questions for Doc to askdoc@strokeland.com and you might see them answered here by the Funky Doctor himself.
Read Doc's answers for February, 2009 here
ASK DOC for December, 2008!
Here's the holiday installment of Strokeland's most popular feature, where Doc Kupka answers YOUR questions! As always, email YOUR questions for Doc to askdoc@strokeland.com
Please send your questions in today so we can keep this great feature going!
Read Doc's answers for December, 2008 here
ASK DOC Returns for November, 2008
Strokeland's most popular feature returns, where Doc Kupka answers YOUR questions! As always, email YOUR questions for Doc to askdoc@strokeland.com
We're always looking for more good questions, so please send yours in today if you enjoy reading this great feature.
Read Doc's answers for November, 2008 here
6/29 - NEW FILM ONLINE: THE MAKING OF "DOC GOES HOLLYWOOD"
Strokeland Records is excited to announce a new ten-minute film documenting the making of Doc Kupka's masterwork, DOC GOES HOLLYWOODCraig Carman spent many hours documenting the recording of DOC GOES HOLLYWOOD and recorded insightful interviews with Doc Kupka, Bill Ross, John Lee Sanders, and more. It's now online here on the Strokeland Media page and on YouTube.com.
This ten minute insight into the creative and engineering process for DOC GOES HOLLYWOOD is culled from hours of footage.
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of this timeless classic today.
ASK DOC for February, 2008
Come check out the latest installment of "Ask Doc", Strokeland's most popular feature.
Doc answers questions emailed in by YOU! As always, email YOUR questions for Doc to askdoc@strokeland.com
Send us your question and you just may get a personal answer from Doc posted in the next edition of "Ask Doc"!
Read Doc's answers for February, 2008 here
ASK DOC for December, 2007
Check out the latest installment of Ask Doc, where Doc Kupka answers questions emailed in by YOU! As always, email YOUR questions for Doc to askdoc@strokeland.com
Thanks, and keep the questions coming!
Read Doc's answers for December, 2007 here
ASK DOC for November, 2007
Strokeland's most popular feature returns after a four month absence!
Doc answers questions emailed in by YOU! As always, email YOUR questions for Doc to askdoc@strokeland.com
Thanks, and keep the questions coming!
Read Doc's answers for November, 2007 here
Interviews with DOC KUPKA and JEFF TAMELIER now online!
With the imminent release of the newest Strokeland Superband CD, "Bumped Up to First Class", co-producers Stephen "Doc" Kupka and Jeff Tamelier sit down with us for question about their experiences in the making of this great collection of music.
Read Doc Kupka's July 25, 2007 interview
Read Jeff Tamelier's June 2007 interview
ASK DOC for June, 2007
The latest edition of "Ask Doc" is now online! Check out Doc's answers to YOUR questions! As always, email YOUR questions for Doc to askdoc@strokeland.com
Remember that general questions with broad interest are more likely to be answered. Thanks, and keep the questions coming!
Read Doc's answers for June, 2007 here
ASK DOC for May, 2007
The Funky Doctor gets upclose and personal for another round of YOUR questions! As always, email YOUR questions for Doc to askdoc@strokeland.com
Remember that general questions with broad interest are more likely to be answered. Also, please send multiple questions in separate emails. Thanks, and keep the questions coming!
Read Doc's answers for May, 2007 here
Video Clip from The Making of Doc Goes Hollywood Posted!
Watch this clip with Stephen 'Doc' Kupka and William (Bill) Ross on the making of "Doc Goes Hollywood", Strokeland's upcoming release of lush, finely crafted Doc Kupka ballads in the "Great American Songbook" style. William Ross, fresh from his stint as Music Director for the 2007 Academy Awards is producing and arranging this project, and the orchestration is nothing short of stunning. This release is bound to be an instant classic. Watch this clip filmed by Craig Carman for Strokeland Records from the upcoming video "The Making of Doc Goes Hollywood".
Watch "It's a Wrap!" clip from "The Making of Doc Goes Hollywood" here!
ASK DOC for April, 2007
Doc Kupka answers more questions emailed in by YOU! As always, email YOUR questions for Doc to askdoc@strokeland.com
Remember that general questions with broad interest are more likely to be answered. Also, please send multiple questions in separate emails. Thanks, and keep the questions coming!
Read Doc's answers for April, 2007 here
ASK DOC for March, 2007
We've got the Funky Doctor on the line for another round of questions emailed in by YOU! As always, email YOUR questions for Doc to askdoc@strokeland.com
Remember that general questions with broad interest are more likely to be answered. Also, please send multiple questions in separate emails. Thanks, and keep the questions coming!
Read Doc's answers for March, 2007 here
Strokeland Interview with RON E BECK - March, 2007
We have an new, exclusive Strokeland interview with Ron E Beck, celebrating Ron E's solo CD, "Soul Cry" as Strokeland Featured Release for March 2007.
Strokeland fans may remember Ron E Beck as drummer for Tower of Power for three years in the 1980's after David Garibaldi's departure at that time. Ron E has been busy with his musical career ever since and we're featuring Ron E's great CD, "Soul Cry", showcasing his great soul vocal style.
Read Interview with Ron E Beck here
ASK DOC for February, 2007
It's that time again! Doc answers questions emailed in by YOU! This month, Doc digs into some often asked questions. As always, email YOUR questions for Doc to askdoc@strokeland.com
Remember that general questions with broad interest are more likely to be answered. Also, please send multiple questions in separate emails. Thanks, and keep the questions coming!
Read Doc's answers for February, 2007 here
ASK DOC for January, 2007
The Funky Doctor answers another eclectic mix of YOUR questions! Email YOUR questions for Doc to askdoc@strokeland.com
Read Doc's answers for January, 2007 here
ASK DOC for December, 2006
Doc answers questions emailed in by YOU! This month, Doc answers six questions instead of the usual four. Email YOUR questions for Doc to askdoc@strokeland.com
Read Doc's answers for December, 2006 here
ASK DOC for November, 2006
Doc answers questions emailed in by YOU! Each month, we'll post Doc's answers to four of your questions. Email YOUR questions for Doc to askdoc@strokeland.com
Check out Doc's replies for November, 2006 here
VIDEO INTERVIEW with STEPHEN 'DOC' KUPKA!
This interview with Doc was recorded on June 24, 2006. Doc discusses a little of the history of Strokeland Records and talks about his two new projects in the works: "Doc Goes Hollywood" and "Bumped Up to First Class".