by Dan Yessian | Dec 28, 2023 | Interviews, Music
2024 is upon us…2023 is now just another year in the books. Where have we been, and where are we going? Can we find a way to put aside our differences and come together with love and acceptance? Herbie Russ, Susan Calloway, Sonia Lee, Bill Wandel, Ohad Wilner and I...
by Dan Yessian | Dec 20, 2023 | Music
During this Christmas season I decided it was time to dust off an old song I had written some 20 years ago. It’s titled, “Bless This Christmas”. I co-wrote this one with Danny Beckerman, an Australian composer who resided at Yessian Music for a...
by Dan Yessian | Dec 15, 2023 | Music, Stories
I’ve never been a sports guy- especially football – but I felt compelled to write this little ditty. A crowd stands up every time a man is beat to the ground. A mountain of people pile on top of him with the intent to crush his body. The man gets carried off and...
by Dan Yessian | Nov 14, 2023 | Music, Musicians
“I Say A Little Prayer For You” has always been one of my favorite Burt Bacharach and Hal David songs. Originally sung by Dionne Warwick, the song was covered by everyone from Aretha Franklin to Pharrell Williams, hitting the top ten charts worldwide. While I hold...
by Dan Yessian | Oct 6, 2023 | Business of Music, Interviews, Music
In our exclusive full interview, we explore the remarkable career of music journalist and author Gary Graff, whose latest literary achievement, “Alice Cooper at 75,” has taken the music world by storm. With a storied history in journalism, Graff has...
by Dan Yessian | Sep 20, 2023 | Interviews, Music
Gary Graff, a seasoned journalist with a career spanning decades, is a prominent figure in music and entertainment reporting. Known for his insightful commentary and comprehensive coverage, he has contributed to influential publications such as Billboard, Rolling...
