Musicians Reveal with Joe Kelley

In this rare radio vault interview from 1999, Bernie Worrell is joined in studio by Chris Frantz and Tina Weymouth of Talking Heads and Tom Tom Club for an unplanned, unforgettable moment in music history.
Recorded during the height of their post-Talking Heads years, the conversation reflects on creative life after iconic bands, musical community, and the connections that shaped modern funk, rock, and new wave.
This archival interview is presented by Musicians Reveal.
Musical segments are edited where required.
🎙️ Musicians Reveal with Joe Kelley features legendary and emerging funk, R&B, and Prince-associated artists. On air since 1982 and now spanning five decades, the show was personally spotlighted by Prince on his website in 2004. He also gifted us the One Nite Alone box set in 2002 — before any other media outlet.
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Guitarist, songwriter, and New York mainstay Stew Cutler returns to Musicians Reveal with Joe Kelley to discuss his new album Undercover Mostly. Stew talks about taking creative risks, reimagining classic songs, blending blues, jazz, funk, and gospel, and what it means to stay active as a working musician decades into his career. A wide-ranging conversation covering recording, touring, the NYC music scene, and the mindset behind a truly personal record.
🎙️ Musicians Reveal with Joe Kelley features legendary and emerging funk, R&B, and Prince-associated artists. On air since 1982 and now spanning five decades, the show was personally spotlighted by Prince on his website in 2004. He also gifted us the One Nite Alone box set in 2002 — before any other media outlet.

Stew Cutler: https://www.stewcutler.com
🎧 More from Musicians Reveal with Joe Kelley
YouTube (Full Interviews + Daily Content): https://www.youtube.com/@musiciansreveal
🎶 ! Musicians Reveal Radio on Live365 (24/7 Artist Music & Archives): https://live365.com/station/Musicians-Reveal-Radio-a2504
Website (Episodes, Guest Info & Contact): https://musiciansreveal.com
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1rQAZZtdU2cZB6EeleSZ8
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/musicians-reveal/id1545165178

Caravan of Thieves join Musicians Reveal with Joe Kelley to discuss the making of their album Bouquet, their deep dive into gypsy swing and acoustic music, and the evolution of the band from earlier projects.
Recorded live in-studio, the conversation explores songwriting, instrumentation, recording without amplification, and the chemistry behind their sound—featuring Fuzz and Carrie SanGiovanni alongside violinist Ben Dean and bassist Brian Anderson. The episode also includes stories behind fan favorites like “Rattlesnake,” “The Butcher’s Wife,” and “Freaks.”
An intimate snapshot of a band leaning fully into acoustic energy, dark humor, and collaborative musicianship.
Musicians Reveal with Joe Kelley features legendary and emerging funk, R&B, and Prince-associated artists. On air since 1982 and now spanning five decades, the show was personally spotlighted by Prince on his website in 2004. He also gifted us the One Nite Alone box set in 2002 — before any other media outlet.
Caravan Of Thieves: https://www.caravanofthieves.com
More from Musicians Reveal with Joe Kelley
YouTube (Full Interviews + Daily Content): https://www.youtube.com/@musiciansreveal
Musicians Reveal Radio on Live365 (24/7 Artist Music & Archives): https://live365.com/station/Musicians-Reveal-Radio-a2504
Website (Episodes, Guest Info & Contact): https://musiciansreveal.com
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1rQAZZtdU2cZB6EeleSZ8
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/musicians-reveal/id1545165178

Max Fink — known as I.AM.MAX — joins Joe Kelley for an honest conversation about music, legacy, and independence. The son of Matt “Doctor” Fink of Prince & The Revolution, Max reflects on growing up surrounded by musicians, learning discipline from Prince’s orbit, and forging his own sound across hip-hop, EDM, hyperpop, and indie music.
The episode dives into industry plants, modern production culture, analog vs digital gear, late-night studio life, Detroit collaborations, and why authenticity still matters. A deep look into the mindset of a genre-fluid modern producer.
Musicians Reveal with Joe Kelley features legendary and emerging funk, R&B, and Prince-associated artists. On air since 1982 and now spanning five decades, the show was personally spotlighted by Prince on his website in 2004. He also gifted us the One Nite Alone box set in 2002 — before any other media outlet.
More from Musicians Reveal with Joe Kelley
YouTube (Full Interviews + Daily Content): https://www.youtube.com/@musiciansreveal
Musicians Reveal Radio on Live365 (24/7 Artist Music & Archives): https://live365.com/station/Musicians-Reveal-Radio-a2504
Website (Episodes, Guest Info & Contact): https://musiciansreveal.com
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1rQAZZtdU2cZB6EeleSZ8
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/musicians-reveal/id1545165178

The Bossa Nova Beatniks visit Musicians Reveal with Joe Kelley for a 2004 studio conversation exploring their artistic journey and creative evolution. Tim Stapleton, Tom Gould, and Annie O’Hara discuss the influences that shaped their sound, with a deep focus on the cultural and emotional roots of Bossa Nova.
During the session, the trio reflects on their collaborative process, songwriting approach, and the role of melody and rhythm in conveying human experience. While the group performed in the studio that day, this episode centers on the conversation surrounding their music, including insight into songs such as “Haunted” and the inspiration behind them.
The discussion also looks ahead to their forthcoming album Moonlit Bossa, slated for release in January 2005, revealing the band’s vision for crafting intimate, soothing, and expressive recordings. This episode highlights the storytelling power of music and the enduring influence of Bossa Nova–inspired artistry.
🎙️ Musicians Reveal with Joe Kelley features legendary and emerging funk, R&B, and Prince-associated artists. On air since 1982 and now spanning five decades, the show was personally spotlighted by Prince on his website in 2004. He also gifted us the One Nite Alone box set in 2002 — before any other media outlet.
🎧 More from Musicians Reveal with Joe Kelley
YouTube (Full Interviews + Daily Content): https://www.youtube.com/@musiciansreveal
🎶 ! Musicians Reveal Radio on Live365 (24/7 Artist Music & Archives): https://live365.com/station/Musicians-Reveal-Radio-a2504
Website (Episodes, Guest Info & Contact): https://musiciansreveal.com
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1rQAZZtdU2cZB6EeleSZ8
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/musicians-reveal/id1545165178