Our guest this week is the indomitable actor, Dean Cameron! You may have seen him in Summer School, Ski School, or the TV show for Fast Times at Ridgemont High. Or you've seen him in one of his numerous other acting gigs that don't involve school.

In addition to acting, he plays in a fun band called Low Speed Chase and he wrote (with the help of his Nigerian friend) and acted in a hilarious play called Nigerian Spam Scam Scam.

We talk about all that and his experiences growing up and getting into music as well. Check him out!

More information from this show:

Coreyoke (on YouTube)

Led Zeppelin 77 Tour at the Forum in LA (on YouTube)

Nigeriam Spam Scam Scam (on YouTube)

More about Dean Cameron and Low Speed Chase

Dean Cameron's Website

Dean Cameron on IMDB

Low Speed Chase Music

Low Speed Chase on Instagram

Welcome to Part 2 of Mike's talk with Hank O'Neal. In Part 1 we discussed the creation of Chiaroscuro Records and Hank's work on the jazz cruises. In this part Hank shares more stories from the jazz cruises as well as discussions about his photography and his "government work" in which he has since made a donation to the CIA museum... Additionally, they discuss the art of photography, capturing moments, and the changing value of creative work in today's digital age. Hank is a renaissance man who has experienced so much of history and technology in the later part of the 20th century.

More information about topics in this episode:

Hank's personal website with info about his photography and books

Hank's photos from the jazz cruises

Chiaroscuro Records - Classic Jazz Archives

This week we present part 1 of Mike's chat with Hank O'Neal. In this first part, Hank shares his journey through the world of jazz music, detailing the founding and evolution of Chiaroscuro Records, his early musical influences, and the innovative concept of jazz cruises. With anecdotes about legendary musicians and insights into the music industry, Hank provides a rich tapestry of experiences that highlight the importance of creativity and passion in music. Jonesy and Hank discuss the evolving landscape of jazz music, the significance of jazz cruises, and the memorable experiences shared with legendary musicians. They delve into the journey of building a recording studio and the evolution of Chiaroscuro in the 70's, 80's, and 90's.

Learn more about some of the topics discussed:

Chiaroscuro Records

Hank O'Neal on Wikipedia

Sherman Fairchild on Wikipedia

Indian Love Call from Rose Marie vs. Indian Love Call by Artie Shaw