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Entertainment Interviews

When 680News music reporter Rudy Blair goes out to interview music-makers, there is always a lot more to the interview than you hear in his music reports. Click on any of the links below to hear full interviews with the stars -- only available on 680News.com.

And, to view exclusive video interviews of musicians by Rudy Blair, go to: 680News videos 

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Jimmy Buffett is performing at the Air Canada Centre on Thursday, Nov. 19. 680News music reporter Rudy Blair spoke with the singer-songwriter about his 40 years in music.

Photo courtesy of Facebook

The Parrotheads will be filling the Air Canada Centre the night of Thursday, Nov. 19 for the Jimmy Buffett concert. But, what is a parrothead? 680News music reporter Rudy Blair found out from the president of the Maplereefers, Joseph Montagnese.

The Canadian band Hedley has just released their new album this week. 680News music reporter Rudy Blair spoke with band members Jacob Hoggard and Dave Rosin about their latest album, "The Show Must Go On."

Photo courtesy of:www.hedleyonline.com

 

The young recording artist, Esmee, was discovered by Justin Timberlake on Youtube. She's the opening act for the band Honour Society at the Opera House on Wednesday, Nov. 18. 680News music reporter Rudy Blair spoke with Esmee Denters about her new album, "Outta Here."

Photo courtesy of: www.esmeeworld.com

Canadian hip-hop artist Karl Wolf has released his new album. 680News music reporter Rudy Blair spoke with the Juno Award nominee about his latest CD "Nightlife."

Photo courtesy of Karl Wolf's Facebook page

Canadian singer and songwriter Gordon Lightfoot is slated to play four shows at Toronto's Massey Hall.  680News music reporter Rudy Blair spoke with the folk, country and popular music singer live in the 680News studios. He also talked to him prior to the live interview. Both interviews are posted below.

Canadian teen idol Justin Bieber released his debut album on Tuesday, Nov. 17. 680News music reporter Rudy Blair spoke with Bieber about his new CD, "My World."

Photo courtesy of: www.justinbiebermusic.com

The band& One Republic, best known for the 2007 hit single "Apologize" is releasing their new album on Tuesday, Nov. 16. 680News music reporter Rudy Blair spoke with bassist Brent Kutzle about their latest CD, "Waking Up."

Photo courtesy of: One Republic's Facebook page

Canadian R&B recording artist Massari has just released his latest album. 680News music reporter Rudy Blair spoke with the Juno Award nominee about his new CD, "Forever Massari."

Photo: Massari and Rudy Blair

Canadian guitarist Jesse Cook has released a new album. 680News music reporter Rudy Blair spoke with the Juno Award winner about his latest CD, "The Rumba Foundation.

Photo courtesy of Jesse Cook's Facebook page

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