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Interview: Steve Poltz, Part 2

Thursday, November 15, 2007
by Geoff Young

In the first part of our chat with singer/songwriter/Padre fan Steve Poltz (poltz.com), we talked about his family's trek from Nova Scotia to California, his job as nipple salesman, and some of his favorite songs to cover. In the latest installment, Steve defends Celine Dion, riffs on some his favorite places to play music, and more... *** Ducksnorts: As a Canadian, do you feel compelled to defend what Celine Dion did to AC/DC's "You Shook Me All Night Long"? Steve Poltz: [laughs] I'm up with Celine Dion. I watch her like I watch a bad car crash. I love people who aren't afraid to be overly corny. When she does her monologues -- like how Bruce Springsteen does ...

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Interview: Steve Poltz, Part 1

Thursday, November 8, 2007
by Geoff Young

Troubadour Steve Poltz (poltz.com) has been a mainstay of the San Diego music scene for the better part of two decades, starting with the Rugburns ("Hitchhiker Joe," "Me and Eddie Vedder"), later collaborations with Jewel (including her monster hit, "You Were Meant for Me"), and a successful solo career. He also is a fellow USD alum, diehard Padres fan, and faithful reader of Ducksnorts. Poltz currently is working on two CDs and touring like a madman. He recently took time out of his busy schedule to meet with me at his Starlite club (Poltz is co-owner with Tim Mays of Casbah and Turf Supper Club fame), where we discussed music, baseball, and life over pork chops ...

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