The Company You Keep with Phillip-Michael Scales

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Every Wednesday, Chicago Singer-Songwriter, Phillip-Michael Scales, has met quite a few amazing folks on his journey as an up and coming Musician. On the Company You Keep, he dives deep with friends who’ve inspired him in hopes that their stories may insp

Phillip-Michael Scales


    • Jul 29, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 45m AVG DURATION
    • 34 EPISODES


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    Wallace Smith (Hamilton) - "Comparison is Poison"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2020 40:30


    Wallace is a Broadway Actor. He was 'Simba' in The Lion King, Jean Valjean in Les Miserables, and currently Hercules Mulligan/James Madison in Hamilton. We discuss inspiration, preparation, and how comparison is downright poisonous. Follow @WallaceSmith: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wallacesmith007/ Twiter: https://www.twitter.com/wallacesmith007/ Spotify: https://spoti.fi/39fxKCG Follow @PhillipMScales: Instagram: https://bit.ly/2YrRorv Twitter: https://bit.ly/3fPTyqx Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2NuCme1 Follow @CoYouKeep: Instagram: https://bit.ly/31bSnxI Twiter: https://bit.ly/2Va9j3M

    Jackie Venson

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2020 32:39


    Jackie Venson is a Singer-Songwriter and amazing guitarist out of Austin, TX. She has opened for and jammed with Gary Clark Jr which is pretty dope. Jackie and Phillip-Michael spoke in April 2020 at the beginning of the Covid outbreak about what this means for musicians. Jackie talks about learning her craft, songwriting, touring and questions the old ways of doing things in the new world. Follow @PhillipMScales:  Instagram: https://bit.ly/2YrRorv Twitter: https://bit.ly/3fPTyqx Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2NuCme1   Follow @CoYouKeep:  Instagram: https://bit.ly/31bSnxI Twiter: https://bit.ly/2Va9j3M Follow @JackieVenson Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jackievenson/ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/jackievenson/ Website : https://jackievenson.com/  

    Will McGee (GOLD LADY / FOREST FIRE GOSPEL CHOIR)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2020 42:23


    Will McGee is a Front Man, Songwriter, and bassist from Memphis, TN. He fronts a band called Forest Fire Gospel Choir and is finishing up his solo project called Gold Lady. He and Phillip-Michael discuss songwriting (Vertical vs Horizontal), recording (home studio vs recording studio) and the importance of community and finding your group of people. Podcast Links Follow @BigBillMcGee:  Instagram: https://instagram.com/bigbillmcgee Forest Fire Spotify: https://spoti.fi/32lFnpW   Follow @CoYouKeep:  Instagram: https://bit.ly/31bSnxI Twiter: https://bit.ly/2Va9j3M Follow @PhillipMScales:  Instagram: https://bit.ly/2YrRorv Twitter: https://bit.ly/3fPTyqx Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2NuCme1  

    Carl Clemons Hopkins (Hamilton Chicago Original Cast)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2020 52:51


    www.CarlClemonshopkins.com

    Andrew Leahey - Beating the odds

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2020 40:46


    In 2013, Andrew wrote an article about Phillip-Michaels song in American Songwriter. They caught up and since since then Andrew has toured the country, written for Rolling Stone, survived a brain tumor and a tornado. Follow Andrew: IG: https://www.instagram.com/andrewleahey/ Twitter: https://www.Twitter.com/andrewleahey/ Follow Phillip-Michael: IG: https://www.instagram.com/phillipmscales Twitter: https://www.Twitter.com/phillipmscales Follow Company You Keep: IG: https://www.instagram.com/coyoukeep Twiter: https://www.twitter.com/coyoukeep

    Arts Fishing Club (Christopher Kessenich)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2020 48:58


    www.artsfishingclub.comwww.instagram.com/artsfishingclubwww.twitter.com/artsfishingclub 

    Nikki Morgan - A life-changing walk through the mountains

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2020 40:49


    Nikki Morgan comes from a long line of church folk. Raised in North Carolina, she found her way to Chicago thinking she would pursue a career in musical theatre. After a life-changing hike, Nikki found herself singing the songs that only she could write. We discuss, anxiety and her influences being equal parts Tina Turner and Dolly Parton. Check out Nikki Morgan:  https://www.heynikkimorgan.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heynikkimorgan/  

    Mike Maimone - Mr Big

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2020 36:37


    Website: https://www.mikemaimone.com/

    Bobby Holland - The Best Gear Purchase I Ever Made

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2020 48:56


    Find and Follow Bobby: http://bobbyholland.net/https://www.instagram.com/Bobby_Holland/ Help Bobby see: https://www.gofundme.com/f/helpbobbysee The Daybreaks: https://www.instagram.com/the_daybreaks/ 

    Welcome to the Company You Keep

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2020 0:57


    Chicago Singer-Songwriter, Phillip-Michael Scales, has met quite a few amazing folks on his journey as an up and coming Musician. On the Company You Keep, he dives deep with friends who've inspired him in hopes that their stories may inspire you.

    Kyshona - The Humble Hustle

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2020 47:23


    CARL CLEMONS-HOPKINS (HAMILTON - CHICAGO)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2017 52:51


    Phillip-Michael sits down with Carl Clemons-Hopkins who plays George Washington, Aaron Burr, and Hercules Muligan/James Madison in Chicago's production of Hamilton. They discuss the details of getting inside of characters,  8 auditions for the show, vocal health, and maintaining talent.

    JOSH TERRY

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2017 40:31


    Josh Terry is the former music critic for The Chicago Redeye. He wrote cover stories for artists such as Chance the Rapper, Eryn Allen Kane, Meatwave and Lil Dirk. We discuss Talent vs Story, How he approaches writing, how he can tell a band is about to explode and missing an email from Hanson. Follow Him: www.twitter.com/JoshhTerry

    JC BROOKS LIVE

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2017 39:06


    On stage, JC Brooks is a bombastic ball of pure energy and talent. In this episode, we get to know his thoughtful side and discuss theatre, poetry, race and health. JC surprises Phillip-Michael, reads poetry, plays an acoustic song from his new record, Neon Jungle and they even sing together. www.Phillip-Michael.net www.Coyoukeep.com www.instagram.com/phillipmscales www.twitter.com/phillipmscales www.instagram.com/JCbrooksband www.twitter.com/JCBrooksband

    ARCHIE POWELL

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2017 37:11


    www.ArchiePowell.com www.facebook.com/Archiepowellandtheexports www.twitter.com/ArchiePowell www.instagram.com/ArchiePowell

    MIKE MAIMONE LIVE

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2017 33:22


    Mike Maimone is known for his gruff voice, insane work ethic and his energetic live show! It's only appropriate that his band is called "Mutts" because he is the definition of a Road Dog." We talk vocal health, songwriting, pop music, and swap terrible tour stories! Follow Mike: @WeAreMutts (Instagram & Twitter) www.wearemutts.com Follow Phillip-Michael: @PhillipMScales www.Phillip-Michael.net

    MAJOR TAYLOR

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2017 40:12


    Major Taylor is an international DJ based out of Chicago and LA. He set himself apart with a musicianship he's cultivated through playing in punk bands to coming up in the Philly scene alongside the likes of Jazzy Jeff. We discuss not fitting in, people pleasing without pandering, and ask “What would music look like without the influence of alcohol?” Watch: https://vimeo.com/117079794 Listen: https://soundcloud.com/djmajortaylor/

    DONNIE BIGGINS LIVE!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2017 30:07


    Donnie Biggins was one of the first musicians I met when I moved to Chicago. Since then he has become a venue owner, solo artist, a home owner, and a father. We had a blast sitting down in front of a live audience to discuss the story behind his songs, Chicago Violence, Being a father, and more. Profiles by Donnie Biggins https://donniebiggins.bandcamp.com/releases We discuss Lula Cafe, Father John Misty, Milshire Hotel, Lincoln Park, Chicago Roots Collective, Shams Band, Promoters in Chicago

    ZEBULON KROL

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2016 53:24


    Phillip-Michael sits down with one of his favorite musicians and former RA's from college. They discuss lyrics, why they write, and production value!

    BB KING

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2016 38:37


    A rare intimate interview with the king of the blues about his experience with racism, traveling the world, rock and roll festivals, and getting a ride from Hell's Angels. Audio from a 2007 interview I did with my uncle B for a paper. Sincerest apologies for the audio dips in the middle.

    MATT HIRES

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2016 61:16


    Matt Hires is a singer-songwriter formally on Atlantic Records who has had songs on Grey's Anatomy and Toured the world. Phillip-Michael and Matt discuss cowriting, eating in china, being an independent musician, and their favorite podcasts!

    Danielle Ate The Sandwich

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2016 49:42


    We're back in action folks and I couldn't be happier to begin the new year with Danielle ate the Sandwich! She's a great singer songwriter, is a big deal in ukelele community and a youtube sensation! We talk about LA vs elsewhere, feeling fulfilled in music, YouTube as a music platform, and general adulting! Check her out www.danilleatethesandwich.com Twitter: @Atethesandwich www.youtube.com/danielleismagic www.facebook.com/danielleatethesandwich

    Rocko Wheeler

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2015 58:43


    Los Angeles Singer-Songwriter Rocko Wheeler sits down with Briar Rabbit to discuss songwriter, his position on marketing and what the job of a songwriter should be.

    Phredley Brown

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2015 56:07


    Super stoked to have one of my very first musical peers on the podcast. Phred has always been ridiculously talented but now the rest of the world knows it. He played a different instrument every year from middle to high school band. He plays guitar/keys and is the musical director for Bruno Mars as well as Selena Gomez. We talk about how he approaches music and songwriting, his influences, his experiences playing in the hottest band in the world, and what's next for him. As always, his metaphors are hilarious and accurate. Follow Phred: @Phredley on Twitter and @Phredleybrown on Instagram! Buy his song "Shake Shake" On iTunes!

    Josh Moshier

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2015 44:24


    Josh Moshier is a dear friend of mine and is extremely thoughtful. His opinions on music are pretty great and it's always a pleasure to sit down with him. We got a chance to talk a bit about LA, Filmscoring, a musicians mark, Jazz and producing records. You can check him out @JoshMoshierMusic www.jmoshiermusic.com

    Yellowbirddd (Liam McCormack)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2015 60:49


    Tolliver

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2015 61:27


    Tolliver is a great Soul/RnB singer I met in Chicago. He plays in a band called "Black Diet." One of my best friends, he and I spend an hour talking about all the things you're not supposed to talk about. Race? Yup. Politics? Yes. Money? Sure did. All that glitters ain't gold, kids! Tolliver on losing privacy with super stardom.... "Tolliver: The fact that people would actually care what you do on a day to day basis, that would be hell for me Briar Rabbit: Right. Tolliver: ....Cause I do a lot of weird shit" Check him out and show some love! @AldermanTolliver https://www.facebook.com/tolliv3r www.facebook.com/blackdietband

    Decorations (Devon Geyer)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2015 63:11


    Rabbit sits down with the producer of his upcoming EP/Best Friend/Front man of Decorations (French Kiss Records) and talk about everything as friends do. Topics include: Songwriting, Arranging, Growing up in a musical house, Selling out, The Beatles, and recording. If you're interested in production this one's for you!

    Tiny Stills (Kailynn West)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2015 53:22


    Kailynn stopped by and we discussed how High School English class influenced our lyrics, what makes a song universal, pop punk, building a community, and planned a tour. Name drops: Zac Barnett (American Authors), Allison Weiss, Anthony Renari (Bayside), Devon Geyer (Decorations) and of course Yellowbirddd! Follow Tiny Stills @TinyStills www.tinystills.com

    Jonah Wei-Haas

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2015 53:44


    Former roommates and (sometimes bandmates) discuss meeting in college, Jazz as it relates to electronic music, youtube and aspirations of young musicians.

    Carsie Blanton

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2015 84:36


    Carsie and I had a blast talking about songwriting, self management, the importance of separating art and business, and expressing your belief as an artist. Oh we also touched on racism, sexism, and jazz influences. Intro Song: Smoke Alarm - Carsie Blanton End Song: Lonely No More - Carsie Blanton Follow Carsie: www.CarsieBlanton.com @CarsieBlanton Follow Briar Rabbit www.briarrabbit.net @Briar_Rabbit

    Introducing Briar Rabbit

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2015 5:06


    Briar Rabbit introduces himself and the show. Website

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