Red Dragon Sessions

We hope that you all have been able to weather the storms of our world this year.  And we can't wait to be back on the air soon.

We've focused on a lot of joy, but sometimes we have to shine a light on the pain. In this episode, Yvette discusses more about the death of her father and the week following his passing. Red Dragon Sessions CreditsIntro/Outro Music:"Raceway" written and performed by Catharine WoodUsed under license from Planetwood Motifs (BMI) Host: "Yvette"Co-Host: "Bob"Executive Producer: Rene MeridethCo-Producers: Catharine Wood & Rene MeridethEngineering/Mixing/Mastering: Catharine Wood Recorded at Planetwood StudiosStory Coordinator: Alex AltExecutive Assistant: Selene AlcalaPhotos courtesy of: Red Dragon Management

It's a New Year!  Find out what happened when Yvette visited some of the Janie's Fund/Youth Villages girls last year.  Along with exciting details about the Steven Tyler's Janie's Fund Grammy Viewing Party!  It's going to be a great adventure!Special thanks to Shauna Lugar @ Janie's Fund.  She is the lovely woman who first called me in 2019 and started us on this adventure with the girls! Red Dragon Sessions CreditsIntro/Outro Music:"Raceway" written and performed by Catharine WoodUsed under license from Planetwood Motifs (BMI) Host: "Yvette"Co-Host: "Bob"Executive Producer: Rene MeridethCo-Producers: Catharine Wood & Rene MeridethEngineering/Mixing/Mastering: Catharine Wood Recorded at Planetwood StudiosStory Coordinator: Alex AltExecutive Assistant: Selene AlcalaPhotos courtesy of: Red Dragon Management

When in the studio, things happen.  We make mistakes.  We veer into the abyss far off the topic.  Sometimes it's even funny.  Good thing (maybe?!) for all of you that we kept recording.  This episode is all about getting off topic and making each other laugh.  The fun times in the studio that we wanted to share with all of you. Red Dragon Sessions CreditsIntro/Outro Music:"Raceway" written and performed by Catharine WoodUsed under license from Planetwood Motifs (BMI) Host: "Yvette"Co-Host: "Bob"Executive Producer: Rene MeridethCo-Producers: Catharine Wood & Rene MeridethEngineering/Mixing/Mastering: Catharine Wood Recorded at Planetwood StudiosStory Coordinator: Alex AltExecutive Assistant: Selene AlcalaPhotos courtesy of: Red Dragon Management

When authority figures clash, who do you listen to?  The end doesn't always justify the means, but it did on this day!Red Dragon Sessions CreditsIntro/Outro Music:"Raceway" written and performed by Catharine WoodUsed under license from Planetwood Motifs (BMI) Host: "Yvette"Co-Host: "Bob"Executive Producer: Rene MeridethCo-Producers: Catharine Wood & Rene MeridethEngineering/Mixing/Mastering: Catharine Wood Recorded at Planetwood StudiosStory Coordinator: Alex AltExecutive Assistant: Selene AlcalaPhotos courtesy of: Red Dragon Management

Does a guitar strum in the woods when it falls 5 stories.  It was the ultimate sin, but it had to be done.  Find out exactly what Yvette did and why she did it.....  We are pretty sure the gods of guitars of forgiven her.Red Dragon Sessions CreditsIntro/Outro Music:"Raceway" written and performed by Catharine WoodUsed under license from Planetwood Motifs (BMI) Host: "Yvette"Co-Host: "Bob"Executive Producer: Rene MeridethCo-Producers: Catharine Wood & Rene MeridethEngineering/Mixing/Mastering: Catharine Wood Recorded at Planetwood StudiosStory Coordinator: Alex AltExecutive Assistant: Selene AlcalaPhotos courtesy of: Red Dragon Management

Ana Ruiz is one of the top indie music publishers in the industry.  She discusses with Yvette and Bob how she traverses the often bumpy roads of music publishing, and how she has led Drive Music to become one of the top homes for some of the greatest songwriters. Red Dragon Sessions CreditsIntro/Outro Music:"Raceway" written and performed by Catharine WoodUsed under license from Planetwood Motifs (BMI) Host: "Yvette"Co-Host: "Bob"Executive Producer: Rene MeridethCo-Producers: Catharine Wood & Rene MeridethEngineering/Mixing/Mastering: Catharine Wood Recorded at Planetwood StudiosStory Coordinator: Alex AltExecutive Assistant: Selene AlcalaPhotos courtesy of: Red Dragon Management

In this episode, Yvette and Bob discuss their mutual friend "Jackie" who is facing the prospect of getting back into the music industry after overcoming a life threatening illness.    As a courtesy to her, Jackie's name has been changed to protect her--we love you Jackie.  Never give up! xoIntro/Outro Music:"Raceway" written and performed by Catharine WoodUsed under license from Planetwood Motifs (BMI) Host: "Yvette"Co-Host: "Bob"Executive Producer: Rene MeridethCo-Producers: Catharine Wood & Rene MeridethEngineering/Mixing/Mastering: Catharine Wood Recorded at Planetwood StudiosStory Coordinator: Alex AltExecutive Assistant: Selene AlcalaPhotos courtesy of: Red Dragon Management

Janie's Fund was created by Aerosmith's Steven Tyler in partnership with Youth Villages to give girls a chance at recovering from childhood abuse and neglect.  In this episode, Yvette talks with Richard Shaw of Youth Villages about their programs and their partnership with Steven.   If you or anyone you know is experiencing abuse or neglect, please reach out to the Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline at 1-800-4-A-Child (1-800-422-4453) or visit childhelp.org/hotline/   To learn more about Janie's Fund and become one of Janie's Angels please visit their website at janiesfund.org    Interview recorded September 6, 2019.Red Dragon Sessions CreditsIntro/Outro Music:"Raceway" written and performed by Catharine WoodUsed under license from Planetwood Motifs (BMI) Host: "Yvette"Co-Host: "Bob"Executive Producer: Rene MeridethCo-Producers: Catharine Wood & Rene MeridethEngineering/Mixing/Mastering: Catharine Wood Recorded at Planetwood StudiosStory Coordinator: Alex AltExecutive Assistant: Selene AlcalaPhotos courtesy of: Red Dragon Management

*Trigger Warning* - For anyone who has or is currently facing a child abuse situation, Yvette takes a first look at her own history and discusses how she faced the first time she was abused.   The name of the abuser has been changed to protect the innocent members of his family.  If you or anyone you know is experiencing abuse or neglect, please reach out to the Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline at 1-800-4-A-Child (1-800-422-4453) or visit childhelp.org/hotline/   To learn more about Janie's Fund and become one of Janie's Angels please visit their website at janiesfund.org  Red Dragon Sessions CreditsIntro/Outro Music:"Raceway" written and performed by Catharine WoodUsed under license from Planetwood Motifs (BMI) Host: "Yvette"Co-Host: "Bob"Executive Producer: Rene MeridethCo-Producers: Catharine Wood & Rene MeridethEngineering/Mixing/Mastering: Catharine Wood Recorded at Planetwood StudiosStory Coordinator: Alex AltExecutive Assistant: Selene AlcalaPhotos courtesy of: Red Dragon Management

On the road, far from home, Yvette faces the daunting task of juggling three women on behalf of the lead guitarist while trying to get the band paid!And yes, the band's names are changed to protect the foolish!Red Dragon Sessions CreditsIntro/Outro Music:"Raceway" written and performed by Catharine WoodUsed under license from Planetwood Motifs (BMI) Host: "Yvette"Co-Host: "Bob"Executive Producer: Rene MeridethCo-Producers: Catharine Wood & Rene MeridethEngineering/Mixing/Mastering: Catharine Wood Recorded at Planetwood StudiosStory Coordinator: Alex AltExecutive Assistant: Selene AlcalaPhotos courtesy of: Red Dragon Management

What do you do when your Dad lives in the mental ward of the VA hospital?  Well, turns out you might have one of the best Dads ever!This episode talks about life with Yvette's Dad--how he joined the Navy and navigated life with PTSD.Red Dragon Sessions CreditsIntro/Outro Music:"Raceway" written and performed by Catharine WoodUsed under license from Planetwood Motifs (BMI) Host: "Yvette"Co-Host: "Bob"Executive Producer: Rene MeridethCo-Producers: Catharine Wood & Rene MeridethEngineering/Mixing/Mastering: Catharine Wood Recorded at Planetwood StudiosStory Coordinator: Alex AltExecutive Assistant: Selene AlcalaPhotos courtesy of: Red Dragon Management

What?  It's possible to learn a life lesson from a Drunk Drummer? Of course it is!!!  We are starting off the Red Dragon Sessions with a....a....well one of Yvette's best stories ever from the road.  How can the show go off without a hitch when the drummer is physically ill?  Well it should never be this easy.Red Dragon Sessions are stories from the life of music industry leader Yvette and her producer Bob.  Yes, we do change names to protect the innocent, but primarily to also protect the guilty.  We'll have stories from the road, from the studio, a few from the office, and interviews with other industry leaders and amazing people on the front lines of the music industry. Red Dragon Sessions CreditsIntro/Outro Music:"Raceway" written and performed by Catharine WoodUsed under license from Planetwood Motifs (BMI) Host: "Yvette"Co-Host: "Bob"Executive Producer: Rene MeridethCo-Producers: Catharine Wood & Rene MeridethEngineering/Mixing/Mastering: Catharine Wood Recorded at Planetwood StudiosStory Coordinator: Alex AltExecutive Assistant: Selene AlcalaPhotos courtesy of: Red Dragon Management