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The Music Boost Podcast w/ John & Gene is a music industry podcast focused on offering advice & information to help emerging musical artists navigate the complex and ever changing "wild west" music industry, as well as shine the spotlight on emerging artists. Hosted by Grammy award winning engineer, producer, mixer John Seymour, and music industry author and consultant Gene Foley of Foley Entertainment, each episode of the podcast brings music industry professionals and emerging artists together to combine pro experience with emerging talent, and a few laughs along the way.

John Seymour & Gene Foley


    • Dec 31, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 49m AVG DURATION
    • 21 EPISODES


    Latest episodes from The Music Boost

    Value Added with PJ Farley - Artist Spotlight The Ivins

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2020 98:00


    In the final episode of Season 1 and 2020 (Don't let the door hit ya...) we catch up with Quarantine Ranger PJ Farley and we shine the spotlight on Nashville Rockers The Ivins with Jim Ivins. Grab your popcorn, this is a Long one!!

    Matt O'Ree Band - Artist Spotlight Sarah Christine

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2020 55:42


    The 20th episode of TMB features the Matt O'Ree Band. Matt & his wife Eryn tell us how they've been getting thru Quarantineville with drive-in concerts, and couch performances, and we catch up with Denver, Colorado Singer/Songwriter Sarah Christine, who gave up her corporate gig for the vanlife. 

    Steve "Lips" Kudlow of ANVIL - Artist Spotlight Lost In Society

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2020 72:51


    In the latest episode of TMB, we catch up with Rockstar/MovieStar "Lips" of the Legendary Metal Band Anvil about his journey thru the Music Biz, Murphy's Law, Gig Pyro gone wrong, and the power of persistence. We also shine the spotlight on Jersey Punk Rockers Lost In Society.

    Stryper Frontman Michael Sweet - Artist Spotlight Jeremy Beck & The Heavy Duty Horns

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2020 70:03


    In the latest episode, we catch up with Stryper Frontman/Guitarist Michael Sweet about the bands new record "Even The Devil Believes" (This one goes to 11)  and we shine the Spotlight on Jeremy Beck & The Heavy Duty Horns.

    Coffee Time with Gary Hoey - Artist Spotlight The Iveys

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2020 70:24


    In the latest episode of The Music Boost we have a GREAT chat with guitar monster Gary Hoey, and catch up with The Ivey's, a true Family Band from El Paso Texas. 

    Sync License Focus with Trevor Hust - Artist Spotlight Steve Dunn

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2020 33:01


    In the 16th edition of TMB we catch up with our theme song creator Trevor Hust, and his quest to become a household name in the music licensing game. We also catch up with Hustler, weightlifter, competitive eater, and musical shapeshifter Steve Dunn...

    What's Your Story Gene? - Artist Spotlight Erin Gibney

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2020 56:45


    In this Episode of The Music Boost, we catch up with Gene to find out what led him to a career in the Music Biz, and we shine the spotlight on Country Artist Erin Gibney.

    What's Your Story John? - Artist Spotlight Eighteenth Hour

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2020 65:48


    In this episode we find out what makes John tick, and we shine the spotlight on Eastern PA's Rock mainstays, Eighteenth Hour.

    Booking Part 2 with Jack Forman - Artist Spotlight Jeremiah Silva

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2020 48:03


    In this episode of The Music Boost we catch up with Jack Forman of BiCoastal Productions for part 2 of our Booking Agent Episodes, and we shine the spotlight on Jeremiah Silva and a great idea for building your Instagram Base.

    Booking Part 1 with Brooke Ivey - Artist Spotlight Rachel Messer

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2020 38:30


    In this episode of The Music Boost, we catch up with APA Booking Agent Brooke Ivey to discuss the state of the Booking Industry, and we shine the spotlight on Country Artist Rachel Messer.

    Bouncing Souls Guitarist Pete Steinkopf - Artist Spotlight Vattica

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2020 56:22


    In this episode we Rake out the house with our good friend Pete Steinkopf of The Bouncing Souls, and we shine the Spotlight on Alternative Rockers Vattica.

    Legendary Drummer Kenny Aronoff - Artist Spotlight Undecided Future

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2020 47:13


    In the 10th episode of The Music Boost, we talk with Drumming Legend Kenny Aronoff about his journey through the music industry, and how he's managed to break barriers, adapt, and stay relevant. We also shine the Artist Spotlight on Undecided Future, a great young band with a great sound from Orange County California.

    Manager Magnet - Artist Spotlight Loser Company

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2020 43:29


    In this Episode of The Music Boost, we dive into some of the things you can do as an emerging Artist to attract a manager (when you're ready) We also shine the spotlight on LA's eclectic rockers Loser Company.

    Indie Artist Today - Artist Spotlight Jeff Sanna

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2020 31:43


    In Episode 8 of The Music Boost, we talk about what it means to be an Independent Artist in todays Music Industry, and why it's not a bad thing. We also shine the spotlight on solo Artist Jeff Sanna.

    Success Story with Jerad Finck - Artist Spotlight Elodie Reverie

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2020 56:15


    In the 7th Episode of The Music Boost we celebrate Cinco De Mayo, the success of one of our own, Jerad Finck, who discusses his journey through the ever-changing Music Biz. And we shine the Spotlight on Solo Artist Elodie Reverie.

    Music Publishing 101 - Artist Spotlight Double G

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2020 33:59


    In this 6th Episode of The Music Boost Podcast, we dip our toes into the vast world of Music Publishing, and have an entertaining chat with Baltimore's own Double G, an emerging rapper from the Charm City. As always, you can find links to our Artists @www.themusicboost.com, check out our new Youtube channel, follow us on Instagram, and please subscribe to the Podcast!

    Social Media with Chad Lesch - Artist Spotlight Marisa & The Moths

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2020 55:40


    This 2nd episode of Quarantember kicks off with a cameo from your favorite cowbell king, then shifts gears to some good social media tips from Stone Drivers Chad Lesch, then climaxes in a chat with emerging UK Rockers Marisa & The Moths. Whew I need a smoke...

    Quarantine Edition - Artist Spotlight A Different Thread

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2020 32:31


    In this edition of The Music Boost Podcast, we talk about how creatives can navigate the quarantine, and make the most of this difficult time. We learn what a "Murder Ballad" is from international Americana duo, A Different Thread.

    Copyrights - Artist Spotlight Pages & Poets

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2020 37:27


    In this episode of The Music Boost, we delve into Copyrights, why did the chicken cross the road? And an entertaining interview with Chris from Philly's own Pages & Poets.

    It's All Bullshit Unless You Have A Song - Artist Spotlight Leon & The Peoples

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2020 24:14


    In the 2nd installment of the Music Boost Podcast, John & Gene tell it like it is. No Songs, no shirt, no service... Lucifer & the Ed Sullivan Beatles girls show up to introduce Hit songwriter & Actor Leon from Leon & the Peoples.

    The Music Boost Introduction - Artist Spotlight Beamer Wigley

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2020 21:34


    In this 1st episode of The Music Boost Podcast, the hosts, John Seymour & Gene Foley introduce themselves, the podcast, and interview emerging Country Artist Beamer Wigley.

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