From band leader and music producer Todd Johnson comes Making Noise, a show featuring casual conversations with all types of interesting Noise Makers with co-host Jay Connor. Make sure to rate, review and subscribe!
http://www.begoodtoyourselfmusic.com We're Back! For a great talk with Old House Studios owner Chris Garges. We recorded the show in the live room of the studio to talk to Chris about one of his many projects, "Be Good To Yourself", a new 60+ musician collaborative album released for the charity initiative to provide underinsured music industry professionals access to mental health care and substance abuse counseling services. We also talk about the ins and outs of studio business, microphones, and why John Bonham is the GOAT. Make sure to rate, share and subscribe our new podcast, as well as our Youtube Channel for exclusive content, which we'll be updating weekly: https:youtube.com/user/toddjohnsonband Follow us on Instagram: Todd Johnson https://www.instagram.com/toddajohnson/ Jay Connor https://www.instagram.com/jay_connor You can always check out past episodes and exclusive content here: www.makingnoisepod.com
From the Katie Black Show, it's Katie Black! Jay & Todd talk to the podcast host of the same name about her time growing up in Charlotte, her move to Florida, and why she's so obsessed with 90's pop culture on her show. Make sure to rate, share and subscribe our new podcast, as well as our Youtube Channel for exclusive content, which we'll be updating weekly: https:youtube.com/user/toddjohnsonband Follow us on Instagram: Todd Johnson https://www.instagram.com/toddajohnson/ Jay Connor https://www.instagram.com/jay_connor You can always check out past episodes and exclusive content here: www.makingnoisepod.com
Good friend of the show and content creator Mark Borja is on today. Mark is a master photographer/videographer based in Charlotte, NC as well as runs the non-profit Save A Nut, an organization that raises awareness about testicular cancer. We also figure out why he loves Fresca so damn much. Make sure to rate, share and subscribe our new podcast, as well as our Youtube Channel for exclusive content, which we'll be updating weekly: https:youtube.com/user/toddjohnsonband Follow us on Instagram: Todd Johnson https://www.instagram.com/toddajohnson/ Jay Connor https://www.instagram.com/jay_connor You can always check out past episodes and exclusive content here: www.makingnoisepod.com
FRI JULY 23RD! Get your tickets to see Mike Ramsey and the 5 Ensemble with Courtney Lynn & Quinn at Stage Door Theater AND Todd Johnson & The Revolvers with Deaf Andrews at Snug Harbor! If you come to the Snug Harbor show your Mike Ramsey ticket to the TJ&R Merch booth, you'll get some free swag! So come to both shows, tickets below: Mike Ramsey & The 5 Ensemble with Courtney Lynn & Quinn Tickets Here Todd Johnson & The Revolvers with Deaf Andrews Tickets Here Some of our favorite people Courtney Lynn & Quinn are on the show today, and we're ecstatic. They perform for us a song of their last EP for us, tell us the process of their new song released this week "Reminiscing", and take a deep dive into how to treat Joe Walsh at a wedding. Make sure to rate, share and subscribe our new podcast, as well as our Youtube Channel for exclusive content, which we'll be updating weekly: https:youtube.com/user/toddjohnsonband Follow us on Instagram: Todd Johnson https://www.instagram.com/toddajohnson/ Jay Connor https://www.instagram.com/jay_connor You can always check out past episodes and exclusive content here: www.makingnoisepod.com
It was amazing to have the conversation we had today with the Uber-talented Trekas Sims. From being a talented singer, dancer, and songwriter, he also was a member of the mid 2000's group "ATL". We talk about his start as a performer in high school, getting signed to a major label by 18, all the way to touring with R. Kelly. Make sure to rate, share and subscribe our new podcast, as well as our Youtube Channel for exclusive content, which we'll be updating weekly: https:youtube.com/user/toddjohnsonband Follow us on Instagram: Todd Johnson https://www.instagram.com/toddajohnson/ Jay Connor https://www.instagram.com/jay_connor You can always check out past episodes and exclusive content here: www.makingnoisepod.com
RnB/Soul singer Søelle is on the show today and shows off an acoustic version of her new single "Want Me, Too" with our own Jay Connor on Saxophone! We discuss everything from willing your way into your work, her early career and upbringing, her fight for mental health awareness in her music, and how she had to fight a porn star for her name, which in turn, gave her the push she needed to change directions. Make sure to rate, share and subscribe our new podcast, as well as our Youtube Channel for exclusive content, which we'll be updating weekly: https:youtube.com/user/toddjohnsonband Follow us on Instagram: Todd Johnson https://www.instagram.com/toddajohnson/ Jay Connor https://www.instagram.com/jay_connor You can always check out past episodes and exclusive content here: www.makingnoisepod.com Søelle: Website: https://www.soellemusic.com Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/1DDxmU13678AAvQ2YyU9O1 Apple: https://music.apple.com/us/album/want-me-too-single/1574200511?uo=4 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCic5zpuqLsZjUxoUJMPXTQg
We sit down with drummer/multiple band leader Mike Graci to talk about his career, and to get expert advice on how to run/book/promote the best cover bands. Mike is a veteran of the Charlotte music scene from his time performing as a percussionist with the Charlotte Bobcats, to now running the premiere cover bands Chicago Rewired, REO Survivor, Kid's In America, Carolinacation and more. Make sure to rate, share and subscribe our new podcast, as well as our Youtube Channel for exclusive content, which we'll be updating weekly: https:youtube.com/user/toddjohnsonband Follow us on Instagram: Todd Johnson @toddajohnson Jay Connor @Jay_Connor You can always check out past episodes and exclusive content here: www.makingnoisepod.com Mike's Bands: Chicago Rewired: http://chicagorewired.com Kid's In America: http://www.kidsinamericaband.com REO Survivor: http://reosurvivor.com Carolinacation: https://www.facebook.com/Carolinacation/
Our first on-location episode! We visit the Re-Cycle Canteen at Bicycles of Shelby with owner Scott Moss, who also happens to be one of NC's best singer/songwriters. We talk about owning and operating a bicycle shop, his career on tour with multiple bands and his method as a singer/songwriter. WARNING: Much whiskey was consumed during the making of this episode. We also get to hear and exclusive performance of Scott's song "This Town." Make sure to rate, share and subscribe our new podcast, as well as our Youtube Channel for exclusive content, which we'll be updating weekly: https:youtube.com/user/toddjohnsonband Follow us on Instagram: Todd Johnson @toddajohnson Jay Connor @Jay_Connor You can always check out past episodes and exclusive content here: www.makingnoisepod.com
WE'RE BACK! Jay finally returns to the show with a major announcement. Also, we wanted to have a true Charlottean (that's the correct name for you non-Charlotte NC people) who knows where all the great things are hidden, or obvious in this town: Jenna Gribble! We also learn about how she went on the road at 15 to follow the Grateful Dead, how she got her start writing for Scoop Charlotte, to her own blog, to the great work she's doing now promoting major concerts. Make sure to rate, share and subscribe our new podcast, as well as our Youtube Channel for exclusive content, which we'll be updating weekly: https:youtube.com/user/toddjohnsonband Follow us on Instagram: Todd Johnson @toddajohnson Jay Connor @Jay_Connor You can always check out past episodes and exclusive content here: www.makingnoisepod.com
LIVE EVENT ANNOUNCEMENT!: Mark September 25th on your calendar for an event at Unknown Brewing in Charlotte NC with us! Live Music? A live podcast? Comedians? Visual artists? The bones of Al Capone? Find out more soon! Also, Todd talks this episode on the exciting future of the show, and another installment of "Where the hell is Jay Connor?!?" Make sure to rate, share and subscribe our new podcast, as well as our Youtube Channel for exclusive content, which we'll be updating weekly: https:youtube.com/user/toddjohnsonband Follow us on Instagram: Todd Johnson @toddajohnson Jay Connor @Jay_Connor You can always check out past episodes and exclusive content here: www.makingnoisepod.com
LIVE EVENT ANNOUNCEMENT!: Mark September 25th on your calendar for an event at Unknown Brewing in Charlotte NC with us! Live Music? A live podcast? Comedians? Visual artists? The bones of Al Capone? Find out more soon! Also, Todd talks this episode on the exciting future of the show, thoughts on how episodes should continue, and dealing with loss and Batman voice. Make sure to rate, share and subscribe our new podcast, as well as our Youtube Channel for exclusive content, which we'll be updating weekly: https:youtube.com/user/toddjohnsonband Follow us on Instagram: Todd Johnson @toddajohnson Jay Connor @Jay_Connor You can always check out past episodes and exclusive content here: www.makingnoisepod.com
2 fun things! First, Todd Johnson and the Revolvers new single, and a skit from the livestream show Sam on Sundays. Make sure to rate, share and subscribe our new podcast, as well as our Youtube Channel for exclusive content, which we'll be updating weekly: https:youtube.com/user/toddjohnsonband Follow us on Instagram: Todd Johnson @toddajohnson Jay Connor @Jay_Connor You can always check out past episodes and exclusive content here: www.makingnoisepod.com
A few fun surprises and happy Cinco de Mayo! A short episode update on cool things on the horizon and the start of our occasional mini-sodes. Make sure to rate, share and subscribe our new podcast, as well as our Youtube Channel for exclusive content, which we'll be updating weekly: https:youtube.com/user/toddjohnsonband Follow us on Instagram: Todd Johnson @toddajohnson Jay Connor @Jay_Connor You can always check out past episodes and exclusive content here: www.makingnoisepod.com
This episode is brought to you by Victrola. Visit makingnoisepod.com/victrola Our great friend Fred Dunlap is on the show today! There may or may not have been whiskey involved (there was) and he potentially told us why he's such a good drummer (he did). Fred has been a Revolver for the past few years and is the drummer on the songs "Use Some Company" and "Wild and Free", but we also talk about his composition of the orchestrated version of the song "Mysterious Ways" for Your Neighborhood Orchestra. We also talk about growing up as a military kid and interesting Sanford, NC facts. Make sure to rate, share and subscribe our new podcast, as well as our Youtube Channel for exclusive content, which we'll be updating weekly: https:youtube.com/user/toddjohnsonband Follow us on Instagram: Todd Johnson @toddajohnson Jay Connor @Jay_Connor You can always check out past episodes and exclusive content here: www.makingnoisepod.com
This episode is brought to you by Victrola. Visit makingnoisepod.com/victrola One of the hardest working women in Charlotte, Elizabeth Kowalski, is here to talk about one of her new projects, Your Neighborhood Orchestra. While Todd got to geek out on the experience of working with the orchestra, Elizabeth gave us all the details of the diverse songwriters, singers, dancers, composers and musicians who made up the 10 performances they will be releasing, all of Charlotte artists. We also talk to Elizabeth about her program Charlotte New Music, and how driving a motorcycle in Cali, Columbia lead to her being on a song for one of Columbia's Rom-Com TV Shows. Make sure to rate, share and subscribe our new podcast, as well as our Youtube Channel for exclusive content, which we'll be updating weekly: https:youtube.com/user/toddjohnsonband Follow us on Instagram: Todd Johnson @toddajohnson Jay Connor @Jay_Connor You can always check out past episodes and exclusive content here: www.makingnoisepod.com
This episode is brought to you by Victrola. Visit makingnoisepod.com/victrola Charlotte's violin virtuoso is on the show today, the one and only Emanuel Wynter. We talk about growing up in the Bronx as a 2nd generation Jamaican, being a Suzuki kid, and what he does to be different intentionally with his music. We also have an exclusive performance of his song "Walking in Vain" at the end of the episode. Make sure to rate, share and subscribe our new podcast, as well as our Youtube Channel for exclusive content, which we'll be updating weekly: https:youtube.com/user/toddjohnsonband Follow us on Instagram: Todd Johnson @toddajohnson Jay Connor @Jay_Connor You can always check out past episodes and exclusive content here: www.makingnoisepod.com
This episode is brought to you by Victrola. Visit makingnoisepod.com/victrola Our guest today is a regional Emmy winning composer and musician who now plays with the Charleston based Blue Dogs and in Charlotte with Shelley Ruffin, The Hoodies and on his own. He has also been involved in top projects at Groundcrew Sound, an award winning audio post-production studio in Charlotte. Dan Hood is also one of the most polite people to be around, and we were happy to have him on the show to talk, and had a wonderful time hangin with him! Make sure to rate, share and subscribe our new podcast, as well as our Youtube Channel for exclusive content, which we'll be updating weekly: https:youtube.com/user/toddjohnsonband Follow us on Instagram: Todd Johnson @toddajohnson Jay Connor @Jay_Connor You can always check out past episodes and exclusive content here: www.makingnoisepod.com
This episode is brought to you by Victrola. Visit makingnoisepod.com/victrola Art comes in many different styles, but for our guest today, it always seems to have one theme: positivity. Sydney Duarte is a globetrotting artist and avid yogi, and genuinely has all of the elements that make up her life show up in her work. As a mother/daughter duo design company Duarte Designs, we ask Sydney about working with her artist mother, taking care of her younger brother, finding the right moment to make the jump from the corporate world and why she enjoys making art that's not just a statement, but interactive. Make sure to rate, share and subscribe our new podcast, as well as our Youtube Channel for exclusive content, which we'll be updating weekly: https:youtube.com/user/toddjohnsonband Follow us on Instagram: Todd Johnson @toddajohnson Jay Connor @Jay_Connor You can always check out past episodes and exclusive content here: www.makingnoisepod.com
This episode is brought to you by Victrola. Visit makingnoisepod.com/victrola Dealing with bands, tour managers and drunken stage hands is hard. Fortunately, John Brady knows how to handle it well. As the Production Manager at Charlotte's Neighborhood Theater, the largest independently owned music venue in town, John has been a big part of the quarantine series "Queen City Streams'. He also talks nerdy to me at the end of the episode with quick-fire answers to audio geekery. Make sure to rate, share and subscribe our new podcast, as well as our Youtube Channel for exclusive content, which we'll be updating weekly: https:youtube.com/user/toddjohnsonband Follow us on Instagram: Todd Johnson @toddajohnson Jay Connor @Jay_Connor You can always check out past episodes and exclusive content here: www.makingnoisepod.com
From the neighborhood Mick and Keith grew up in England to Charlotte NC, our guest today is not only the biggest soccer expert we'll ever have on the show, but also knows his way around British sensibilities and music. Ryan Bailey is an extremely interesting guest that we have today, who not only commentates so much on what happens in the sports world, but also is a fantastic musician that we were happy to chat with. Make sure to rate, share and subscribe our new podcast, as well as get exclusive content on our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/user/toddjohnsonband Follow us on Instagram: Todd Johnson https://www.instagram.com/toddajohnson Jay Connor https://www.instagram.com/jay_connor You can always check out past episodes and exclusive content here: https://www.makingnoisepod.com
CONTEST! Did you know you can rent your own private AMC Theater for $100? We're giving you the chance to do that! Enter the contest here for multiple ways to enter: https://gleam.io/RALZ2/win-100-amc-gift-card RANDY PAUL! That's how Jay likes to say this talented singer/songwriter's name. They have a history which we jump into on this episode, including Randy's time being signed to controversial Lou Pearlman's management label, having to wait in the broom closet to go onstage since he was too young to be in bars, and the transition from guitarist, to songwriter, to singer. Make sure to rate, share and subscribe our new podcast, as well as get exclusive content on our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/user/toddjohnsonband Follow us on Instagram: Todd Johnson https://www.instagram.com/toddajohnson Jay Connor https://www.instagram.com/jay_connor You can always check out past episodes and exclusive content here: https://www.makingnoisepod.com
CONTEST! Did you know you can rent your own private AMC Theater for $100? We're giving you the chance to do that! Enter the contest here for multiple ways to enter: https://gleam.io/RALZ2/win-100-amc-gift-card From Bonnaroo to Hard Rock International, our guest has had his art of rock and roll stars all over the world. Originally from Buffalo NY, Tim Petrinec is on the show today to show off some of his work, why the 90's had a musical incubator, and using his colorblindness not as a crutch, but a way to push his artistry further. Make sure to rate, share and subscribe our new podcast, as well as get exclusive content on our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/user/toddjohnsonband Follow us on Instagram: Todd Johnson https://www.instagram.com/toddajohnson Jay Connor https://www.instagram.com/jay_connor You can always check out past episodes and exclusive content here: https://www.makingnoisepod.com
CONTEST! Did you know you can rent your own private AMC Theater for $100? We're giving you the chance to do that! Enter the contest here for multiple ways to enter: https://gleam.io/RALZ2/win-100-amc-gift-card Our guest today is a Mixologist and cocktail owner of the bar Stumptown Station, Brandon Mills. This is our 2nd attempt at an interview, because Brandon is SO GOOD at making drinks that we may (or may not) have had some technical difficulty the first time around. His story of restarting in a new profession and making sure to dedicate to the theory of 10,000 hours as well as being a hilarious guy made this episode worth doing again. Make sure to rate, share and subscribe our new podcast, as well as get exclusive content on our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/user/toddjohnsonband Follow us on Instagram: Todd Johnson https://www.instagram.com/toddajohnson Jay Connor https://www.instagram.com/jay_connor You can always check out past episodes and exclusive content here: https://www.makingnoisepod.com
$100 AMC Gift Card Giveaway! Did you know you can rent your own private AMC Theater for $100? We're giving you the chance to do that! Enter the contest here for multiple ways to enter: https://gleam.io/RALZ2/win-100-amc-gift-card Our guest today is a super talented singer and songwriter, Kelsey Ryan. From Tennessee to Texas, from California to North Carolina, she has a story which she weaves into her songs that involve struggle ("The Trigger") to whimsical looks at what a woman really wants ("Handyman"). She also plays a new song for us today, and we are proud to have that performance at the end of the show. Make sure to rate, share and subscribe our new podcast, as well as get exclusive content on our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/user/toddjohnsonband Follow us on Instagram: Todd Johnson https://www.instagram.com/toddajohnson Jay Connor https://www.instagram.com/jay_connor You can always check out past episodes and exclusive content here: https://www.makingnoisepod.com
This episode is brought to you by Victrola. Visit http://www.makingnoisepod.com/victrola What a fun episode! From South Africa to USA, Vegan Restaurant owners Richard and Tallulah talk with Todd about their amazing journey to Charlotte NC, their fight in court over the word "Soul", activism, and the questions vegans are tired of answering. Make sure to rate, share and subscribe our new podcast, as well as get exclusive content on our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/user/toddjohnsonband Follow us on Instagram: Todd Johnson https://www.instagram.com/toddajohnson Jay Connor https://www.instagram.com/jay_connor You can always check out past episodes and exclusive content here: https://www.makingnoisepod.com
This episode is brought to you by Victrola. Visit http://www.makingnoisepod.com/victrola Local music legend Jason "GreazyKeyz" Atkins! We talk about playing for the American Hockey League team the Charlotte Checkers, being on 100+ albums, being the GO TO keyboardist in Charlotte NC, and how to differentiate yourself in a dense world of hired gun musicians. Follow him on IG at @greazykeyz https://www.instagram.com/greazykeyz Make sure to rate, share and subscribe our new podcast, and also on Youtube (which will have exclusive content https://www.youtube.com/user/toddjohnsonband) or wherever you get podcasts. Follow us on Instagram: Todd Johnson https://www.instagram.com/toddajohnson Jay Connor https://www.instagram.com/jay_connor You can always check out past episodes and exclusive content here: https://www.makingnoisepod.com
This episode is brought to you by Victrola. Visit makingnoisepod.com/victrola What an honor to have Music Photographer Daniel Coston on! We talk about taking photos for the last concert Johnny Cash ever played, shooting for Wilco, Kings of Leon, The Beach Boys, The Rolling Stones, The Who, and more. Follow him on IG at @danielcostonphotos Make sure to rate, share and subscribe our new podcast, either here on Youtube (which will have exclusive content) or wherever you get podcasts. Follow us on Instagram: Todd Johnson @toddajohnson Jay Connor @Jay_Connor You can always check out past episodes and exclusive content here: https://www.makingnoisepod.com
This episode is brought to you by Victrola. Visit makingnoisepod.com/victrola Our show starts with a bang with our first guest, Folk Rap artist, songwriter and band leader Nige Hood. Nige talks to us about his recent release with Afroman, struggles with personal vs persona identity in hip-hop, and the difference between Sound of Silence and Bridge Over Troubled Water. We also got a live performance at the end of our episode of his single "Weird Shit". Make sure to rate, share and subscribe our new podcast, as well as our Youtube Channel for exclusive content, which we'll be updating weekly: https:youtube.com/user/toddjohnsonband Follow us on Instagram: Todd Johnson @toddajohnson Jay Connor @Jay_Connor You can always check out past episodes and exclusive content here: www.makingnoisepod.com
This episode is brought to you by Victrola. Visit makingnoisepod.com/victrola We're so excited to have comedian Joy Wills on the show! We talk about every awkward Charlotte NC encounter we've had, Absinthe, and her career from being an open mic'er, to hosting, to touring. Follow her on Twitter at @JoyWills and Instagram @joywills6 Make sure to rate, share and subscribe our new podcast, or our YouTube page which has full HD of each show and exclusive content: https://www.youtube.com/user/toddjohnsonband Follow us on Instagram: Todd Johnson @toddajohnson Jay Connor @Jay_Connor You can always check out past episodes and exclusive content here: https://www.makingnoisepod.com
From band leader and music producer Todd Johnson comes Making Noise, a show featuring casual conversations with all types of interesting Noise Makers with co-host Jay Connor. Make sure to rate, review and subscribe!
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