What I love about this talented young artist is that she’s humble. You can tell that she doesn’t seek fortune or fame, but truly loves to share her God given voice. In today’s chaotic world, she brings forth healing music with her angelic voice.

She’s God’s gift to those who missed hearing Karen live.

I'm 25 years old and enjoy DC Larue's early recordings

Enjoyed your show!

Wow! This was such a lot of fun! Thank you so much for having me on and yes, there's a plate ready for you and your mom when you guys come over 😄

What a fun segment! I love the new theme song as well! BRAVO!

My favorite of his solos is "We Can't Live Together" from the Big World album. I actually got the chance to tell him that, and he really appreciated it!

Really enjoyed this episode Rick! These videos keep getting better and better!

Awesome show Rick! Keep up the fantastic work!!

Hey Michael, Ross here. Looking good and sounding good! Loved hearing your answers. Hope you're having a blast in Europe! Rick, you asked some really great questions. Excellent interview.

NICE!

Lookin good Rick!

thankyou Rick that was really fun! anyone wants to know more.,.,.

Awesome

Rick. I just want to hear you say "Visine. It gets the red out" and I'll be happy. Great interview with Tori. She is absolutely brilliant.

thank you rick for a fantastic interview with tori i am amazed by her voice and talent she is just amazing thank you

Your very soecial Tori.........<3

I see I've stumbled upon the channel of Mr. Excited, Richard !!! Just joshin' !! Ms. Holub... happily but sadly, also... has a voice very much like our favorite singer, Karen. Now that she's garnered (well deserved, I might add !) attention for that, hopefully it won't define her as she embarks on her Own musical journey. That would be a shame. Glad you brought her on!

Tori has brought back the soul of that sound. I never considered that she was in any way trying to replace Karen, just that her reverence for the sound and hitting those low key vibrato hits a place in my chest that fills me with joy. Tori you are a treasure.

She is super talented for sure, but I don't think she sounds all that much like Karen. She just has her own voice that I totally appreciate.

The plural of vinyl is records 😊

Hey Rick, Tori fan here. She undoubtedly keeps KC music alive let alone being a die hard fan herself. ❤.

Thank you Rick for the awesome interview with Tori. I’m definitely a fan.

We all know Tori's an exceptionally talented vocalist and musical artist. What's refreshing is that she's as level-headed and down-to-earth as she is talented. I look forward to all of her new projects - including her latest Jim MIDI Doctor collaboration! Nicely done interview!

The drum track of background music reminds me to Tomorrow Never Know.

An amazing young woman.

This young lady literally got my attention when I heard her sing, so nostalgic. I loved the Carpenters and remember driving to high school hearing about Karen's death on the car radio. I want so much for her to do a collab with Richard, not be Karen but let him help her and with her on new music. Id love to see him do some of his UK shows with her!

Great, revealing interview. I’d still like to know where she lives (California? 🤔) and how she got to where she is now. I’m watching Tori’s development closely. Beautiful voice that happens to sound like Karen. Of course, there is only one Karen, and there is only one Tori! I really hope Tori now gets the recognition she justly deserves because her talent is such a beautiful, strong ray of sunshine that boldly penetrates the many clouds in all our daily lives. ❤ She’s only just begun.

A wonderful singer, an intelligent young lady! Wishing you much success Tori!

Nice interview Rick

Welcome back, Rick. You're off to another great (re)start!

Awesome episode Rick!🥳 Tori is such a wonderful talent with an angelic voice!

Thanks very much for taking the time to reach out to Tori. Those of us who have found her music are always eager to get more insight into her background and influences. I think there should be an instant link between Question 8 of your interview and a number of the comment sections of other reactions to allay the alarm of some who seem to take offense to comparisons of Tori with Karen. Tori's answer to those concerns only reinforces the impression I have of her as a sincere, self effacing and very well grounded individual. And like @jbs256 commented, thanks for breaking some news about an upcoming release!

I enjoyed this interview. Thanks for having the ultra talented Tori Holub. I look forward to her collab again with Jim Wilkas for "Close to You (They Long to be)"; her new song, "Years Gone By"; and her new music video of "Something to Believe In". The awesome thing to look forward to is to find out that she'll have a solo show or road tour someday soon. Why not? Her musical gifts will be good for a weary, stressed out world that needs more inspiration and songs that touch and uplift the heart. Thanks for asking good questions that spark interest.

Glad to see you back Rick. Wow! Tori really has quite the voice. I need to share some of her music to my husband :)

Great interview 'friend'!

Thanks for crediting Tori for being a producer and engineer. I look at a lot of reactions to her and supplement the reactors' amazement at her voice with the additional things she does. She's brilliant.

Very good interview but a bit cheesy with the numbers, however the questions asked were very pertinent. Tori is very self effacing as she seems to play down her capabilities and talent that goes way beyond just her voice. She comes across as a very intelligent and emotionally strong individual who is prepared to put her best foot forward, and I hope she can withstand any negative comments that she will undoubtedly field by those who are a bit precious with their own biases. Tori is a breath of fresh air in a world that is currently very divisive and will hopefully help to bring a bit of rationality along with her ride into stardom.

Very nice interview, Rick. You broke some news here, too. Great job! Looking forward to the new songs and video from Tori. Joe

I love D C Larue and still listen to his albums. A true artist of the dance floor.

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RICK, LOVE THIS!

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He is so Humble. I love this !!! He certainly a great song writer 💞

Nice podcast. Nice to see the faces and hear the voices of the writers from vocal. I laughed out loud when Judy said she was on level 4,944 of Angry Birds. I was on about level 3,000 or "Bubble Bird Smash" and was so embarrassed if anyone found it. Thanks for recording the interview.

Thank you Rick! I hope all of your interviewees have a great a time as I did!

This is great! Followed her... well... for almost 50 years! Love you Judy Cheeks !

Thanks for posting this. Judy's certainly had a very interesting career with its own defined chapters. It is great that she is still around, looking healthy, sounding good and still recording after 50 years in the business.

Cool, she did a concert with Tina Turner 🥰You did a lot of research to asked great questions

I thoroughly enjoyed this interview and learned a lot about James and his extensive background in jazz and formal music training that resulted in his current lengthy professional career. I'm proud to say we were both from Youngstown, Ohio, and went to The Rayen School. Some of my fondest memories in my home town are from that period of time. I loved your recollection of your dad's sky-blue hearse for transporting all of the music instruments! James, I'm wishing you continued success as a jazz pianist and performer. I'm loving your latest album, "Sonic Realities." Super great interview, Rick!!!