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Hi! I'm Dan. I'm a music producer based in Nashville TN. I wanted to make a place where you could key into what me and my fellow musician friends talk about/ run into. I'll bring some of my other creator friends along the way and we will figure this out


    • Jul 14, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
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    dan and the creators - Tony Chetta

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2022 81:42


    Tony Chetta is a pop producer/writer in Nashville, TN. With a background that ranges from classical and jazz piano to playing in rock and folk bands to working with rap and pop artists, Tony always aims for transparency in his production, allowing the artist's vision to shine through and pulling from his diverse experience to support them. Find Tony everywhere via the handle @tonychetta

    dan and the creators - Mike Stuckey

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2022 57:37


    Mike is a filmmaker based out of Nashville, TN. The early 2010's brought significant success in the country music scene when he became a “go-to” track guy. Nearing burnout, Mike sought for another creative outlet to sink his teeth into. Today he's an in-demand visual storyteller. Find him on Instagram @mikestuckey

    dan and the creators - Kayvan MD

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2022 68:41


    Kayvan Daragheh (aka Kayvan MD) is currently the Artist Relations Director @ Genius. He is a talent relations specialist with 4+ years in music journalism and over 250M views to content pieces he has worked on directly. He also has experience in live touring (CAA), artist management (Ashoka, Isaac Zale), and music production. Kayvan's work at Genius has included everything from booking/pitching/interviewing talent for all of Genius original core video series + live events, booking talent for Genius's branded content campaigns (past content campaigns have been with brands like Acura, HP, Burberry, Puma, HBO, Reebok, Tik Tok, and more), to signing artists as an A&R. Outside of his work at Genius Kayvan also curates playlists on Spotify and Audiomack, reviews independent artists music on twitch, and maintains a discord server of over 2,600 emerging artists, producers, and music fans. Kayvan is passionate about community, diversity, and inclusion, helping tell artists stories accurately and candidly, and creating high quality engaging content.

    dan and the creators Nathan James Allen

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2022 90:24


    Songwriter/Guitarist Nathan James Allen is a serial collaborator based in Nashville, TN. Known mostly as a founding member of indie-folk collective Seryn, Allen continues to expand beyond humble Texas roots, into proto-jazz, ambient performance art, and even stepping into the metaphorical spotlight with his solo material. His work as a mastering engineer and producer has seen him working internationally, in genres as far reaching as red dirt country, modern hip-hop, and dozens of fellow singer-songwriters. His work can be found via his instagram @nathanonrepeat and he can be reached via email at OnRepeatStudios@gmail.com

    dan and the creators - Keith Roberts

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2022 87:00


    Keith Roberts Is a Fitness Trainer and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Competitor Based out of Nashville TN. You can take one of his classes at TITLE Boxing, or come train with him at Renzo Gracie Nashville. You can find him on Instagram @brilliantkeith_

    dan and the creators - Joey Sardella

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2022 66:00


    Joey Sardella is a session and touring guitar player in Nashville. He currently plays for Essy and in his own project Tiny Party. Find Joey and what he's up to on Instagram @jj_sards

    dan and the creators - Prince McLean

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2022 62:43


    Prince McLean is a Professional Mixed Martial Arts Fighter based out of both Cincinnati,Ohio and Pori, Finland. Check him out in instagram @beautifulprincemclean

    dan and the creators - Brandon Hayes

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2022 85:53


    Brandon is a touring and studio musician and a road manager. Based out of Nashville TN. He's got a heart of gold and I loved talking with him. He's got an insane story for us in this one, I know you'll enjoy as much as I did - enjoy!

    dan and the creators - Tyler RenéAngelo

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2022 61:02


    Tyler RenéAngelo is a sculptor turned furniture designer from New Orleans currently living in Nashville slinging espresso shots. His work ranges from exploring useless space to finding the perfect angle to sleep in a chair. You can follow him along on Instagram @lereneangelo and a website coming soon at ReneAngelo.com

    dan and the creators - Hunter Davis

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2022 95:39


    Hunter is a singer and songwriter from Texas, based out of Nashville, TN. Hunter's new single 'Losing Sleep' is out everywhere you stream music.

    Dan and the Creators - Blake Tallent

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2021 77:29


    Blake Tallent is a touring and session multi instrumentalist, engineer, and producer based out of nashville Tn. His recent work can be heard on records from artists such as Logan Pilcher, MYFEVER, Dustin Price, Pretty Embers, God Bless Relative, Landry Lowrimore, Jalen Reyes, to name a few. You can see Blake on the road playing guitar for Paul Whitacre this winter. find Blake on instagram @talltaletallent

    dan and the creators - Pio

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2021 84:22


    Pio is a producer and violinist based out of Nashville. He's the host of beat review for "hell yes". He hails from Miami and we had a blast! Enjoy! Find his socials via @prodbypio

    dan and the creators - Nathan Sletner

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2021 76:32


    today's guest is Nathan Sletner. Nathan is a touring and session drummer based out of Nashville, TN.

    dan and the creators - Guerin Lewis

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2021 87:17


    Guerin Lewis is a country artist based out of Nashville, TN. A proud native of Steamboat Springs, CO - Guerin has made a name for himself by intertwining his unique sound and self defining lyrics. If you're in Nashville and you want to see him live - you can often catch him before a concert at Bridgestone Arena's Pete & Terry's Tavern or on Demonbreun St. at local favorites like Dawghouse Saloon and Live Oak. He has performed at many notable writer's nights including Whiskey Jam, The Bluebird Cafe and The Listening Room Cafe. You can find Guerin's latest EP, along with his other music, on all online platforms.

    dan and the creators - Kara Frazier

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2021 51:24


    Kara Frazier is a soulful singer and songwriter hailing from the east coast. Deeply rooted in classic soul, rock and the blues, Frazier's influences include Etta James, Ray LaMontagne, and Amy Winehouse. A new single release is anticipated on July 16th, 2021. Check her out on instagram : @Karafrazier_

    dan and the creators - Chris Wilson

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2021 48:39


    Todays Guest is my dear friend Chris Wilson. Chris is the drummer for the band Birdtalker. Additionally, Chris is a multi-instrumentalist and avid Climber. Find Chris on Instagram @outsidepizzas and check out his band, Birdtalker, @birdtalkermusic

    dan and the creators - *THE RETURN* feat. Alex Hubert and Andy Mack

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2021 49:11


    WE ARE BACK! Todays Guests are a Double Whammy! my dear pals, Alex Hubert and RETURNING FAN-FAVORITE - Andy Mack! Alex Is an Assistant at CAA Based out of the LA office and Andy is a good buddy in in the entertainment industry based out of Nashville TN. We talk some more specifics of the industry and What Alex does for a living at CAA. if youve ever wondered about the booking side of concerts, this is a fun one and definitely worth enjoying! WE are glad to be back, and I AM so glad you are here! if you dig what im doing, please rate this podcast and be sure to message me in instagram (@dan_a_diaz) to suggest guests or share any thoughts!

    dan and the creators - Dan Diaz

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2020 20:33


    that's right! Today its a solo episode. Its been a minute, but its episode 49 and I wanted to do a recap and talk season 1 and chat on life as it were and the upcoming episode 50!

    dan and the creators - Jennie Willoughby

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2020 51:58


    Todays guest is my friend, Jennie Willoughby. Jennie is an Artist and Singer/ songwriter based out of Nashville TN. Find Jennie on instagram @jenwilloughby and be sure to check out her upcoming EP "The Other Side of Waking" - available everywhere you stream music on 10.2.20.

    dan and the creators - Dane Poppin

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2020 56:39


    Todays guest is my friend Dane Poppin. Dane is a Multi-Instrumentalist based out of Nashville TN. Currently, Dane is working with Dashboard Confessional and Jesse James Decker. Danes former list of bands includes, to name a couple, Of Mice and Men and A Static Lullaby. Find Dane on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook @danepoppin

    dan and the creators - Timmy Allen

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2020 53:15


    Todays Guest is my dear friend and former bandmate (from many moons ago), Timmy Allen. Timmy is an Animator and Creative Director based out of Atlanta Georgia. Check out Timmys Portfolio - thisistimmy.tv and find Timmy on Instagram and Twitter @timmy_allen

    dan and the creators -Tiago Magro

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2020 48:06


    Todays guest Is my longtime pal (and old bandmate) Tiago Magro. Tiago is a Visual artist Based out of South Florida Find Tiago on instagram @tiagomagro Also, check out his site - www.tiagomagro.com for examples of work, collaborations, and his store (buy his stuff when its made available! It's so freaking sick)

    dan and the creators - Nick Byrd

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2020 50:10


    Todays Guest is my friend Nick Byrd. Nick is a Musician, Producer, Engineer, Gear finder, Entrepreneur, FRIEND, and occasional Tour Manager. Find Nick on instagram @byrdnick Buy gear he finds @byrdfinds (so much of it is SO SICK) you can have Nick list and sell your gear @byrdsells and hear some of the bands he plays in! @bullythemusic and @thelonelybiscuits

    dan and the creators - Jonathan Thomas

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2020 47:39


    Todays guest is a dear friend of mine - Jonathan Thomas. Jonathan is a Drummer and Drum teacher based out of Tampa Bay Florida. Find Jonathan on Instagram @jonathanthomasdrums and find him on youtube by searching "Jonathan Thomas Drums"

    dan and the creators - Brandon Lubin

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2020 54:30


    Todays guest is my pal Brandon Lubin Brandon is a Producer, Poet, and singer/songwriter based out of Miami Fl. Check out Brandon on instagram @unkwnbrandon and be sure to check out his most recent release "Sapien" available everywhere you stream music.

    dan and the creators - Nate Yntema

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2020 56:57


    Todays Guest is my LONG-time friend and best man, Nate Yntema. Nate is a Technical Director for a Corporate Audio Visual Company that operates nation-wide. Nate happens to be one of my favorite people ever and is an all around funny dude, I remember laughing a lot. Enjoy!

    dan and the creators - Danny Lacoture

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2020 47:22


    Production manager for Dashboard Confessional and Studio manager for Chris Carrabba. Danny and i go way back and it was a really special honor to have him on! Find Danny on instagram @dannylac

    dan and the creators - BAYBE

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2020 37:52


    Todays guest is my fellow SLF transplant and newest homie - BAYBE BAYBE is an artist and producer Based out of Nashville TN. Find her on TikTok and on instagram @baybeofficial

    dan and the creators - Josh Colbert

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2020 44:08


    Todays Guest is my friend and a musical LEGEND, Josh Colbert. Josh played a massive impact on the music scene (that a lot of us grew up in) in his bands, Strongarm and Further Seems Forever. Josh tells some of the funniest stories I've ever heard - I know you'll enjoy them as well! Josh is the – Co-Founder and CTO of AVVAY. Find josh on twitter @FsfJosh

    dan and the creators - Tess

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2020 45:43


    Todays guest is my new pal Tess! Tess is a Songwriter Musician and Music Journalist based out of Nashville TN. Find her on instagram@tesseract and check out her website tessschoonhoven.com Her new single entitled, Good for Nobody" releases on July 10th - pre save now and after July 10th -listen everywhere you stream music!

    dan and the creators - Lindee Link

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2020 41:38


    Todays guest Is my friend Lindee Link Lindee is a Singer/Songwriter based out of Nashville TN who has been recording and writing since she was 8. (YES, YOU READ THAT CORRECTLY) Find Lindee on instagram @lindeelink

    dan and the creators - Shammer Diaz

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2020 51:41


    Todays Guest is Shammer Diaz. Shammer is a Graphic designer and business owner of the design Practice, “Bold legacy”. Find Shammer on instagram, @shammerdiaz and find his design Practice, bold legacy on instagram @boldlegacyco Also be sure to look up their work on boldlegacy.co

    dan and the creators - Lindsey O'Halloran

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2020 46:02


    Todays guest is my Friend Lindsey O'Halloran Lindsey is on the creative team at Capitol CMG publishing. She is also a killer musician and writer. Find Lindsey on instagram @lindsey.ohalloran

    dan and the creators - Dr. Monty Burks

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2020 43:56


    Todays Episode is important. More important than any episode we've ever done. My guest today is Dr. Monty Burks. Monty, is the State Director of Faith Based initiatives for the State of Tennessee, a Criminal Justice Professor and a fellow BJJ Black Belt. Monty is a Biracial Male who grew up in the south and has grown up in the heart of a hostile racial environment and fought his way out of a substance abuse addiction and lifestyle. As an educator and helper, Monty is someone I look up to to help educate in how we course correct and change the narrative of social inequality and injustice in our country and beyond. In observance of #blackouttuesday along with awareness and support for the Black Lives Matter Movement (and basic human rights) This episode is dedicated and aimed at hearing Monty speak in to how we can MOVE FORWARD and bring long lasting change. Let us collectively end social injustice and change the narrative.

    dan and the creators - Rusty Clanton

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2020 52:26


    Todays guest is my friend Rusty Clanton. Rusty is an Artist and Songwriter based out of Nashville, TN. Find rusty on Instagram and twitter @rustyclanton and find him on Youtube by searching "Rusty Clanton". Rusty is joy to know- he's a wonderful thinker and beautifully deep. Check out his stuff and enjoy the podcast!

    dan and the creators - Parke Cottrell

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2020 38:14


    Todays guest is my dude Parke Cottrell and he is my first guest to be BACK FOR MOREEEEEEE! Parke is the Bassist for the band Colony house and frontman for the group Young Villains. Find Parke on instagram @parkecottrell while you're there also check out his band @colonyhouse and @youngvillainsmusic AND be sure to stream both of those bands wherever you prefer to stream music!

    dan and the creators - Fern

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2020 40:12


    Today's guest is my friend- Fern. Fern is 1/2 of the hip hop duo - Social Club Misfits and a man of many hats (acting included). Find Fern on twitter @followfern Find him on Instagram @fernie_sc and be sure to check out his band too! @socialclubmisfits on all platforms and everywhere you stream music. they've got killer flow and their positivity wont be something you regret being a part of.

    dan ad the creators - April Kry

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2020 43:39


    Our guest today is my friend April Kry. April is a singer songwriter based out of Nashville TN. Find April on Instagram @aprilkrymusic and find her on Youtube and Facebook by searching "April Kry". *Note to listeners* Per ususal, Anchor (the app I record these with) started moving audio so that it sounds like we are cutting each other off. I promise, we were not seeing into the future and cutting off each other before thoughts were finished. LOL

    dan and the creators - Justin Francis

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2020 49:13


    Todays guest is my pal Justin Francis. Justin is a Engineer/ Producer/ Mixer based out of Nashville TN. “Curiosity cannot be underestimated” and “one inch at a time” two quotes and ways to live from Justin that still have an impact on me. Find Justin on instagram @jryanfrancis

    dan and the creators - Joey Herring

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2020 49:12


    Todays guest is my friend Joey Herring. Joey and I go insanely way back, but never really had our path cross, until the past few years. Joey is a nashville based LD (Lighting designer) and is currently cruising through this quarantine in sunny SFL. Find Joey on instagram @basic_lurker

    dan and the creators - Murphy Elmore

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2020 44:03


    Todays Guest is my friend Murphy Elmore. Murphy is an artist and songwriter based out of Nashville TN. Find Murphy on instagram @murphyelmore and check out his latest single, " Blue Lights", everywhere you stream music.

    dan and the creators - weekly recap

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2020 12:17


    Hey! Today is our weekly recap. Find me on instagram @dan_a_diaz and hit me w questions/ suggestions. Love you guys!

    dan and the creators - Jonathon Long

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2020 43:37


    Todays guest is my friend Jonathon Long. Jonathon is a rare find, a true Nashville native! Jonathon plays keys and is the MD (Musical Director) for Lady Antebellum. Find Jonathon on instagram @jonathonlong and find his really cool side endeavor of leather goods @downsouthleatherco **DISCLAIMER** towards the end of this episode, there was an unnatural shifting of the audio and it sounds like we're cutting each other off, or talking over each other. This is not the case, but - I figured I'd let you know ;) Thanks for listening and enjoy!

    dan and the creators - Kiki Halliday

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2020 33:40


    Todays guest is my new friend Kiki Halliday. Kiki is a songwriter and artist based out of Nashville TN. Find Kiki on instagram @kikihalliday

    dan and the creators - weekly recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2020 27:26


    Today! I recap the week, including the new posting schedule. ALSO I answer a couple questions from instagram. (EMPHASIS ON COUPLE) LOL. I hope you guys are having an awesome week! Looking forward to next week with you guys! Hit me up with questions, or just say hi on my instagram @dan_a_diaz

    dan and the creators - Steve Mullan

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2020 44:09


    Steve Mullan is a Songwriter producer/ keyboardist/ dude that really likes to fucking sing. Steve is also the Camp counselor currently working at the dream station of thunder Lily Find Steve on instagram @thunderlilysound and find him on the world wide web @ www.Travelinnerspace.com **DISCLAIMER** we dealt with some technical difficulties during the recording - thanks for your patience with us!

    dan and the creators - Emily Kopp

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2020 43:07


    Emily Kopp is an Artist/ Producer/ Writer. She's an inspiring powerhouse of a creative and an unbelievably sincere person, and boy do we go meta! Hope you enjoy the conversation, because I enjoyed diving in with her! Find Emily on Instagram @earthtolowen

    dan and the creators - end of week recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2020 7:13


    Hey! Today, I'm just checking in on you! Hope you're well! We had a really fun week and I'm stoked for next week. Def looking forward to it. But first- the weekend! I hope you find something fun that helps differentiate the week from the potential for rest time. Miss you guys! Comments, requests, ideas- they are ALL WELCOME- DM me on Instagram @dan_a_diaz

    dan and the creators - Josh Diaz

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2020 41:47


    Todays guest is one of my longest friends. Josh is a Producer, Composer, and the lead singer of the band, Kids. Josh is a really special dude and I'm looking forward to you guys getting to meet him. Find Josh on instagram @joshuacaleb777 find his side endeavor, a ship in the miami waters, "the Bangarang" @the_bangarang AND do yourself a favor and propel yourself into a whimsical world listening to his band @Thebandkids or at their website, Thisiskids.com

    dan and the creators - SINCLAIR

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2020 48:21


    Today's guest is the Artist/ producer, SINCLAIR. Sinclair is an Artist and producer currently based in Nashville TN. I've always been a fan of her and her art. I'm confident after you hear her speak, you too, will be a fan of hers aswell. Find SINCLAIR on instagram and twitter @igobysinclair

    dan and the creators - Mikey Margott

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2020 41:44


    Mikey Margott is the bass player for the band The Neighbourhood. Mikey has a really sweet spirit and I had a blast chatting with him. I'm really excited about whats next for him and his band and I hope you enjoy our time together! Find Mikey on instagram @Mikeymargott and his band The Neighbourhood @thenbhd

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