Phil Vassar Shares Excitement for New Album “American Soul” and Gets a Visit From Mike Tyson on “Songs From the Cellar” Web Series

Lisa talks with Phil Vassar about his latest album, American Soul, the challenges and joys of being a songwriter, his ongoing video series, Songs From the Cellar—where he talks with his songwriter friends and other special guests like Peter Frampton, Carrot Top, Mike Tyson and more.

Show Participants

  • Phil Vassar
  • Lisa Konicki, NCD editor in chief

 

Show Links & Notes

https://youtu.be/_zQQ0jRfG5A

The Writers Room, Ep. 55, 17 minutes
photo by Jason Simanek

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