Finally managed to get an interview set up with Steven Van Zandt, aka Little Steven from the Undergound Garage, aka Miami Steve from the E Street Band, aka Silvio from The Sopranos. The first time I met Steve was in Salt Lake City, Utah, just before a show at the Delta Centre in 1999 on Springsteen and the E Street Band's reunion tour. It was after walking with him through the back halls of the arena that I realized the character of Silvio didn't require a huge shift in personality for him. Pretty much what you see is what you get. He's funny, spiritual, brash, and a walking encyclopedia of rock and roll over the last fifty years.

That's Steve and I in the bottom picture, and Max Weinberg and I on top. Max actually has fond memories of Halifax, from hosting a drum clinic here a few years ago.

Listen for the interview Monday afternoon between 3 and 7 on the Q.

Also, listen to Route 104 Sunday night at 9 for an interview, and acoustic performance from singer/songwriter Kristina Trites. What a voice!