‘WTTS In Conversation’ is a bi-weekly podcast delivering decades of WTTS interviews with emerging and legendary artists. For Episode #18, we revisit Paul Mendenhall’s 2008 interview with John Mellencamp to mark his 70th birthday on October 7th, 2021. His impact on music, and the Hoosier state can’t be overstated. Paul spent a full hour with him in his art studio to talk about his career. From the big hits to his personal favorites, John Mellencamp generously reflected on his music, and offered some signature commentary on the state of things.
In honor of the 100th running of the Indianapolis 500, Paul Mendenhall sat down and had a conversation with Donald Davidson, who is a walking encyclopedia about the winners of the race. Listen to part 1 below.
Paul Mendenhall recently had a chat with Rock and Roll Hall of Fame producer Glyn Johns. Johns produced or engineered many of Rocks classic albums including some by The Beatles, Led Zeppelin and TheRolling Stones. Recently he released Sound Man: A Life Recording Hits with The Rolling Stones, The Who, Led Zeppelin, The Eagles , Eric Clapton, The Faces . . . telling his tale of life in the recording studio.
This week, Paul Mendenhall chatted with Seth Avett of The Avett Brothers before their April 17th show at the Elliott Hall of Music in West Lafayette. The two talked about Asheville, growing up in North Carolina, and the success of The Avett Brothers. Purchase tickets to their show here.
Paul Mendenhall recently chatted with Warren Haynes about the end of the Allman Brothers Band and the details behind Gov’t Mule’s new project. Have a listen below and when you’re finished, be sure to swing by the Concert Connection page to find out about Warren’s show on February 28th at the Egyptian Room at Old National Centre.
In honor of John Mellencamp’s two Bloomington shows this week, we’d like to share this exclusive 2008 hour-long interview that John had with our own Paul Mendenhall. Enjoy the conversation below!
Paul Mendenhall chatted with WTHR’s Bob Kravitz (formerly of the Indianapolis Star) about his upcoming golf fundraiser for ALS. If you’re interested in signing up for the June 23rd tournament at Prairie View Golf Course in Carmel, call Cindy Wise at 317-915-9888.
