Music Emerging’s Inspiring Talks

This week I talk with Imran Khan of Merzie and QuasiParticles Records about his new micro label, returning to music after a hiatus, and his music journey! https://www.musicemerging.com/podcast http://merziemusic.com/ Donate to Music Emerging: https://secure.squarespace.com/checkout/donate?donatePageId=5a9dfa2624a6940b3d3ede6e&ss_cid=b0b8ad6d-c8f7-4cba-8a3a-16b6b0164e7b&ss_cvisit=1609104988312&ss_cvr=a248631b-1eff-401b-8a28-fcc6a62cef3a%7C1606691005042%7C1608101404333%7C1609104987990%7C6

My lovely guest this week is Jessica Gerhardt. Jessica is a talented songwriter and uke player-we talk about her inspirations for songwriting and dive deep into her ministry with the Catholic Church and how she infuses her spirituality into life and music https://www.musicemerging.com/podcast https://www.jessicagerhardt.com/ Donate to Music Emerging: https://secure.squarespace.com/checkout/donate?donatePageId=5a9dfa2624a6940b3d3ede6e&ss_cid=b0b8ad6d-c8f7-4cba-8a3a-16b6b0164e7b&ss_cvisit=1607888408279&ss_cvr=a248631b-1eff-401b-8a28-fcc6a62cef3a%7C1606691005042%7C1607293951546%7C1607888408056%7C3

I talked with Cej is about his career in music from taking a long break and becoming a therapist, to his recent album and success and about his influences and advice for folks getting back into music. https://www.musicemerging.com/ https://cejsongs.me/ Donate to Music Emerging: https://secure.squarespace.com/checkout/donate?donatePageId=5a9dfa2624a6940b3d3ede6e&ss_cid=b0b8ad6d-c8f7-4cba-8a3a-16b6b0164e7b&ss_cvisit=1607293951749&ss_cvr=a248631b-1eff-401b-8a28-fcc6a62cef3a%7C1606691005042%7C1606691005042%7C1607293951546%7C2

I talked with Rigby about her fascinating nomad musical experiences living in Kansas, Los Angeles, Nashville and Oklahoma! We talked about the fear that can hold us back and gaining the confidence to pursue your passions... https://www.musicemerging.com/podcast https://rigbysummer.com/ Donate to Music Emerging: https://secure.squarespace.com/checkout/donate?donatePageId=5a9dfa2624a6940b3d3ede6e&ss_cid=b0b8ad6d-c8f7-4cba-8a3a-16b6b0164e7b&ss_cvisit=1606691005232&ss_cvr=a248631b-1eff-401b-8a28-fcc6a62cef3a%7C1606691005042%7C1606691005042%7C1606691005042%7C1

This week I talk to Los Angeles pop artist Dree Mon about her switch to a lot of online performing, being an introvert, keeping busy during covid times and her success with the online livestreaming platform Twitch! https://www.musicemerging.com https://dreemonmusic.com/ Donate to Music Emerging: https://secure.squarespace.com/checkout/donate?donatePageId=5a9dfa2624a6940b3d3ede6e&ss_cid=764893f0-bd92-4aa8-858a-dcdb9ba8fe96&ss_cvisit=1606085610147&ss_cvr=c3c9d6d7-5599-4eea-836f-a302f94c3a94%7C1606085609999%7C1606085609999%7C1606085609999%7C1

This week I talked with Nikki O'Neill about social media, following your dreams, her new project and so much more! https://www.musicemerging.com/podcast https://nikkioneill.com/ Donate to Music Emerging: https://secure.squarespace.com/checkout/donate?donatePageId=5a9dfa2624a6940b3d3ede6e&ss_cid=49839de4-b47c-4241-a9e9-b3df84dff57c&ss_cvisit=1603658789343&ss_cvr=88107df6-8175-4989-8ebf-28ca0b7ad446%7C1602458950312%7C1603059579877%7C1603658789201%7C5

This week I talk with my friend Charlie B. Roberts about the music we listened to in high school, songwriting and performing in Covid times. https://www.musicemerging.com/podcast https://www.charliebroberts.com/ Donate to Music Emerging: https://secure.squarespace.com/checkout/donate?donatePageId=5a9dfa2624a6940b3d3ede6e&ss_cid=49839de4-b47c-4241-a9e9-b3df84dff57c&ss_cvisit=1603056592503&ss_cvr=88107df6-8175-4989-8ebf-28ca0b7ad446%7C1602458950312%7C1602460944185%7C1603056592350%7C3

Back after a week off! This week I talk with my good friend, musician Dan Frechette. We talk a lot about the process of songwriting and how we get our inspiration.... https://www.musicemerging.com/podcast http://www.danfrechette.com/Home.html Donate to Music Emerging: https://secure.squarespace.com/checkout/donate?donatePageId=5a9dfa2624a6940b3d3ede6e&ss_cid=49839de4-b47c-4241-a9e9-b3df84dff57c&ss_cvisit=1602458950481&ss_cvr=88107df6-8175-4989-8ebf-28ca0b7ad446%7C1602458950312%7C1602458950312%7C1602458950312%7C1

This week I talk with my good friend Raspin Stuwart and debut a new single coming out and share a tune from his recent album. We talk about songwriting, keeping up spirits and experiences on the stage! https://www.musicemerging.com/podcast http://www.raspin.com/ Donate to Music Emerging: https://secure.squarespace.com/checkout/donate?donatePageId=5a9dfa2624a6940b3d3ede6e&ss_cid=6374d3ef-4085-4e99-bdc6-1083741bc7e7&ss_cvisit=1601245465739&ss_cvr=8b40958c-a6a8-46c9-9f75-17ce2a94cbe9%7C1600629917813%7C1600629917813%7C1601245465614%7C2

No guest this week, but a chat about earthquakes and my talented friend who passed, Tim Fleming and music by those who loved him-Corrina Carter, Sofia Talvik and Raspin Stuwart. https://www.musicemerging.com/podcast https://www.corrinacartermusic.com/ https://sofiatalvik.com/ http://raspin.com/ Donate to Music Emerging: https://secure.squarespace.com/checkout/donate?donatePageId=5a9dfa2624a6940b3d3ede6e&ss_cid=6374d3ef-4085-4e99-bdc6-1083741bc7e7&ss_cvisit=1600629917936&ss_cvr=8b40958c-a6a8-46c9-9f75-17ce2a94cbe9%7C1600629917813%7C1600629917813%7C1600629917813%7C1

This week I talk fires and chat with Arielle Silver about her podcast, yoga and return to music after many years. https://www.musicemerging.com/podcast https://ariellesilvermusic.com/ Donate to Music Emerging: https://secure.squarespace.com/checkout/donate?donatePageId=5a9dfa2624a6940b3d3ede6e&ss_cid=d96cb0e3-ba6a-4294-8bc9-147a4c8a5e6f&ss_cvisit=1600041368871&ss_cvr=8051a3c7-5f68-411d-becc-9825fea1c406%7C1600041368673%7C1600041368673%7C1600041368673%7C1

This week I talk with storyteller, poet, sound healer, musician and more, Charise Sowells. I also talk about my brand new single and video, "Keep it Together." https://www.musicemerging.com/podcast https://www.charisesowells.com/ DONATE to Music Emerging: https://secure.squarespace.com/checkout/donate?donatePageId=5a9dfa2624a6940b3d3ede6e&ss_cid=3808a423-90d9-4a62-9cd3-1265bde1183e&ss_cvisit=1599441190497&ss_cvr=bf182fd2-7bec-4092-91e2-311b53adbe3e%7C1599441190378%7C1599441190378%7C1599441190378%7C1

Back after 2 weeks off! This podcast I talk about some alternative artistic projects I'm starting and I interview Ashley Norton and Edward Williams of the musical duo Whitherward. www.musicemerging.com/podcast https://whitherward.com/ Donate to Music Emerging: https://secure.squarespace.com/checkout/donate?donatePageId=5a9dfa2624a6940b3d3ede6e&ss_cid=167e862f-d73e-4065-967a-1040dbc88bf3&ss_cvisit=1596399925337&ss_cvr=3a2055f6-7685-4163-aa31-2c15d6ffd49a|1595549735743|1595812754458|1596399925225|4

No guest this week but I talk about a special concert that happened over the weekend and music by Non-Duo, David Plenn and Jolie Holland and Samantha Parton! https://www.musicemerging.com/podcast https://davidplenn.bandcamp.com/releases https://nonduo1.com/ https://jolieandsamantha.com/

On this podcast I talk with musician Jolie Holland about her friend Sara Burlingame who is running for re-election in Wyoming to keep her seat in the House of Representatives. We talk politics, the fundraising concerts for Sara and there are two music tracks by Jolie, one from her project with Samantha Parton. https://www.musicemerging.com/podcast https://joliehollandmusic.com/ Donate to Music Emerging: https://secure.squarespace.com/checkout/donate?donatePageId=5a9dfa2624a6940b3d3ede6e&ss_cid=167e862f-d73e-4065-967a-1040dbc88bf3&ss_cvisit=1596399925337&ss_cvr=3a2055f6-7685-4163-aa31-2c15d6ffd49a%7C1595549735743%7C1595812754458%7C1596399925225%7C4

This week I talk with doctor, musician, author and more-James Kahn! I also talk about my recent health breakthroughs. James talks about his recent novel he has paired with music and we hear two tracks! https://www.musicemerging.com/podcast https://thatjameskahn.com/ Donate to Music Emerging! https://secure.squarespace.com/checkout/donate?donatePageId=5a9dfa2624a6940b3d3ede6e&ss_cid=167e862f-d73e-4065-967a-1040dbc88bf3&ss_cvisit=1595810112851&ss_cvr=3a2055f6-7685-4163-aa31-2c15d6ffd49a%7C1595549735743%7C1595549735743%7C1595810112717%7C2

Music Emerging talks with musical couple Ted and Alice Miller of St. Helena, Nebraska. We talk midwest, my connection with the duo, their hospitality in hosting me on my tour, our adventures at Johnny Byrd Brewing, their new projects and fun in the midwest! https://www.musicemerging.com/podcast Ted and Alice Miller: http://www.tedandalicemiller.com/ Donate to Music Emerging: https://secure.squarespace.com/checkout/donate?donatePageId=5a9dfa2624a6940b3d3ede6e&ss_cid=cd1c6e5b-9edd-40af-8205-ccaefcda56c9&ss_cvisit=1595206158525&ss_cvr=65cc413c-a604-4678-83eb-01c3533d27ae%7C1593282905253%7C1595016759030%7C1595206158370%7C11

Music Emerging talks with Carol McArthur for this episode of Inspiring Talks. We talk music in covid times, diversity and mental health! www.musicemerging.com/podcast Carol McArthur: https://www.soulituderecords.com/carol-mcarthur?fbclid=IwAR1gpYpuyGgPv7ZDVlBh6uJKW9BgXY77A-vDoexUsdWf_lqEO6snCAvANQw Donate to Music Emerging! https://secure.squarespace.com/checkout/donate?donatePageId=5a9dfa2624a6940b3d3ede6e&ss_cid=cd1c6e5b-9edd-40af-8205-ccaefcda56c9&ss_cvisit=1594828775466&ss_cvr=65cc413c-a604-4678-83eb-01c3533d27ae%7C1593282905253%7C1594789869490%7C1594828775369%7C7

No guest for this week but on this episode I talk coronavirus, my new song and feature the music of my friend's Cait Leow and Down West. https://www.musicemerging.com/podcast Cait Leow: https://www.caitleowmusic.com/ Down West: https://downwest.net/ Donna Lynn Caskey: https://donnalynncaskey.com/ Donate to Music Emerging: https://secure.squarespace.com/checkout/donate?donatePageId=5a9dfa2624a6940b3d3ede6e&ss_cid=cd1c6e5b-9edd-40af-8205-ccaefcda56c9&ss_cvisit=1593979324466&ss_cvr=65cc413c-a604-4678-83eb-01c3533d27ae%7C1593282905253%7C1593371953793%7C1593979324315%7C3

Talking with Terry Okey about his creative process and insights during quarantine, his important community work in the city of Los Angeles plus two songs by Terry. https://totunes.com/ Go to:https://www.musicemerging.com/ for more info on the podcast and Music Emerging. Important links for this podcast: Talking about George Floyd-check out info on his music at:https://www.npr.org/2020/06/10/874334270/houstons-hip-hop-scene-remembers-george-floyd Donate to Music Emerging: https://secure.squarespace.com/checkout/donate?donatePageId=5a9dfa2624a6940b3d3ede6e&ss_cid=cd1c6e5b-9edd-40af-8205-ccaefcda56c9&ss_cvisit=1593371953942&ss_cvr=65cc413c-a604-4678-83eb-01c3533d27ae%7C1593282905253%7C1593282905253%7C1593371953793%7C2

The Blue Dolphins discuss and share tracks off their latest soon to be released album, "Invincible," living in the mountains in Malibu, their relationship with nature and more! https://www.musicemerging.com/ https://www.thebluedolphins.net/ Donate to Music Emerging: https://secure.squarespace.com/checkout/donate?donatePageId=5a9dfa2624a6940b3d3ede6e&ss_cid=8221b191-0427-42c4-a8f1-64c0e83c8c9c&ss_cvisit=1592755670164&ss_cvr=c36697b8-eb21-45c3-bf96-bf50508624cd%7C1591908298258%7C1592163924947%7C1592755670012%7C5

Cynthia Brando talks with James Kevin O'Connor. Topics: quarantine, Nashville, new musical, keeping positive and more! Donate at: https://www.musicemerging.com/ Singer, songwriter, podcaster/Radio & TV personality, and music producer James Kevin O’Connor is also the Founder/Chairman/CEO of the James O’Connor Agency based in Nashville TN, which represents global talent including singers/songwriters, actors, models, bands, authors and keynote speakers. He has written, produced, and performed on many of his own solo albums through the years, including, "175 Cherry Lane”, and his two latest, "Geography of the Soul" and “Gratitude", which were recorded on Music Row in Nashville, TN with "A list" musicians, and producer, Kim Copeland. James has hosted over 177 podcasts with artists from around the world, through his show dHarmic Evolution. https://www.jameskevinoconnor.com/

Robert Alexander of Life Rhythms Radion and Evlov speaks with Music Emerging's Cynthia Brando and Pierson Alexander on Music Emerging's "Inspiring Talks". We discuss healing with music, emotions and health and affirmation healing.