The Leisure Class with Jack Sonni

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Writer & musician, Jack Sonni, known worldwide as “the Other Guitar Player in Dire Straits,” gathers an eclectic group of musicians, writers, artists, chefs, cocktail masters and wine geeks to share their work, passions and unique perspectives on a wide range of topics.

This your invitation to join “The Leisure Class” for a weekly free-wheeling salon.

Coming Feb, 10th 2022

Show Trailer - The Leisure Class with Jack Sonni premieres with our first full episode February 10th, 2022 on Apple, Spotify and Newsweek.com

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Why Mississippi? With Curtis Wilkie & Friends

Jack Sonni welcomes you to the Leisure Class in his debut episode at Newsweek! We talk with famed journalist/author/historian Curtis Wilkie about what made him return to the state of Mississippi after swearing that he would never go back. Then we talk with James Beard Award-winning chef, Vish Bhatt, about the many different cultures that influence southern cuisine. Then it's time to Shake it Up with our very own in-house cocktail mixologist, Brad Johnson, who shares with us his famous Man O' War cocktail recipe. Welcome to the Leisure Class y'all!

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Influences & Inspirations with Guitarist Eddie Martinez

Legendary studio musician and guitarist Eddie Martinez swings by to talk with Jack about the influences and inspirations that led him to one of the most extensive recording careers in the industry. Then it's time to Shake it Up with our in house booze expert Bradley Johnson, who tells us how to make a drink he and Jack dubbed "El Abuelo".

Welcome to the Leisure Class y'all!

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Tomorrow Never Knows with Ace Atkins

Jack Sonni brings it home with a heartfelt story about letting go of the high pressure corporate lifestyle and the choices we make in the pursuit of happiness. Best selling author Ace Atkins stops by to talk about his life and how he became one of America's favorite crime novelists. Then we Shake it Up with our in house booze hound, Bradley Johnson, who shares some classic, and some not-so-classic margarita recipes. Welcome to the Leisure Class y'all!

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The Portal of Time-Space Continuum with Harvey Brooks

Jack takes us back with a story about falling in love with music on vinyl records again later in life. Then, legendary bass player Harvey Brooks stops by to share his countless stories of playing with greats like Jimi Hendrix, Bob Dylan, and Miles Davis. Then Jack Sonni and Brad Johnson Shake it Up with some classic martini recipes. Welcome to the Leisure Class Y'all!

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Life Moves in Mysterious Ways with Sara Goudarzi

Jack shares a story about how a well-crafted kitchen knife changed the trajectory if his career from a rock star to a writer living on Martha's Vineyard. Sara Goudarzi, author of “The Almond in the Apricot” stops by to talk about everything from grief to her creative process. Then our in-house bartender extraordinaire Brad Johnson joins us to make a drink inspired by our guests book. Welcome to the Leisure Class y'all!

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A Bag of Grins with Jordan Celso

Jordan Celso swings by the Leisure Class to share his story of growing cannabis in the Emerald Triangle of California over the past several decades. Then our in house libation legend, Brad Johnson checks in to share his Tequila sunrise with the crew. Welcome to the Leisure Class Y'all!

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What Are Kindred Spirits?

Jack Sonni welcomes Keith Nelson, former lead guitarist and founding member of the hard rock group Buckcherry. A kindred spirit connected by a passion for rock n roll and growing up in Western Pennsylvania.

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Life's Crooked Path & the Art of Wearing Hats

Our journey through Life is anything but straight. But it’s the twists and turns that make and shape us and we end up wearing many hats along the way. Hatmaker Enrico Busto joins us in this episode and tells the story of how his journey began in Venice, Italy and lead him to Venice Beach, California wear his artistic expression is creating custom hats that accentuate the wearer’s personality. The conversation continues over cocktails when cocktail magician & hat freak, Brad Johnson joins us to talk, style, hats and cocktails.

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Sharing is Caring: Social Media Hacks for the Home Musician

All likes and no shares makes Jack one mad dad! Thankfully, there's a few old fashioned tricks that can help creative people everywhere get beyond Zuckerberg's algorithms, and into the hearts and minds of their audience.

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