The Otto D Show

Tomás Doncker and James Dellatacoma of NY based True Groove Records!  These guys have accomplished a lot in their respective music careers (like working with Bootsy Collins, Yoko Ono, Madonna, Ivan Neville, Bonnie Raitt, Herbie Hancock, Nine Inch Nails amd many more) and they are dropping a new record from their own label this week!  Hear it here first! 

Making records in Nashville for over 30 years, Bobby Blazier has a ton of experience to share with up and comers.  Bobby also shares stories of playing drums with the likes of Kenny Loggins and Peter Cetera.

Scott Gilmore and Sarah Vitort of Portland based "Fox and Bones" talk about and preview their new EP "Long Time Honey" to be released May 17th 2024.

Jersey based songwriter/musician Nick Stefanacci talks about growing up in a musical family, playing with some major players and the release of his upcoming EP "Secrets".

NYC born and raised, N'Kenge speaks about studying at Julliard, performing at Carnegie Hall, Madison Square Garden and even getting stuck on a raised motorized stage during a live performance as the power went out! The show must go on. Delightful and engaging, be sure to give a listen.

Neal Barnard, who has appeared on Dr. Oz over a dozen times, has collaborated with the likes of Moby, Alec Baldwin, Maggy Q to name a few, on various projects. He also founded a multi-million dollar foundation to help keep animals out of medical training and treated more humanely AND he is the leader of an experimental rock group called CarbonWorks. The group released their second album, Vanishing Act, earlier this year.

Music industry multi-hyphenate, Tara Shannon talks about her music business career which includes songwriting, performing, coaching and managing. We discuss her own label Willow Sound Records and her new book titled "YOU and the Music Business, a Self-Care Guide to Finding Balance and Joy in Today's Music Industry."

The World's Most Famous Musician You've Never Heard Of, Andy Cahan talks about his work with The Turtles, Harry Nilsson, Ringo Starr, Dr. John, Chuck Berry, Little Richard and soooo many others. What a fun chat, be sure to check it out.

Columbia University student and sci-fi pop artist, Magali is releasing a new album while completing her studies in 3D modeling and animation. She infuses projected art and physical art into her music performances creating a unique environment for the audience. Living in NYC, she performs around town and is looking to take her show to bigger stages.

LA based singer, songwriter, producer Dessy Di Lauro shares her new single "The Light" produced by Kasey Phillips and talks of her duo Parlor Social with husband Rickey Pageot. Great music and great conversation are certainly two of her talents.

Multi-instrumentalist, composer and singer, Ezra Grey talks about songwriting, performing with Tony Levin, producing music with Zaki Ali and the release of his newest project "Afterall". Born and raised in Brooklyn his musical background includes experience in pop, R&B, hip hop, heavy metal, classical and jazz. He's kinda got it going on.

Brooklyn born singer, songwriter Raymond Castronovo gave up a record deal to start a family. After a life in the construction business, he's back to music with his own very unique brand of modern nostalgia built on blues, rock, jazz and more with his band Streetwise. A perfect example of how, in life, it's often music that chooses you and not the other way around. Streetwise is working on their 4th project since 2018 at The Hit Factory NY and are planning to hit the road soon.

Self proclaimed Beatles Superfan, Charles Rosenay talks about celebrating 40 years of taking Beatles fans on the tour of their lives to London and Liverpool. Also a huge horror fan, Charles has authored books on both topics. His passion for story telling is incredible and its fun to listen to him tell his stories.

The original Digital Diva, Ruth McCartney talks about growing up in that beatle household, Uncle John, handling the Beatles' fan mail, selling millions of her own hit records in the USSR, starting iFanz, launching McCartney Multimedia, partnering with May Pang on the release of her recent NFT offering and so much more.

Author/historian Marshall Terrill's fascination with Steve McQueen began early on. Now with many books on the man, he's considered the world's foremost authority. With over 30 titles published it's not a stretch to call him prolific. His love of music also inspires many of his works which include books on Elvis, John Lennon, Bob Dylan and Alice Cooper to name a few. Follow his fascinating career through journalism to published author to educator in this entertaining conversation.

Austin takes his time and tells it like it is. His mix of southern rock, classic rock and country creates a very engaging and unique style. But he ain't just about music, he's a foodie like me and has a couple items at his fav eating spots that have been named after him! Listen in for the details and enjoy his music.

Lead vocalist of Hollywood Gods and Monsters, Kris Aragon aka 7, shares what her life has been all about leading up to this new band that performs mash-ups live! She left home on her own at 15, at 18 she moved from her home state of Georgia to Florida and began modeling. Kris moved out west about a year later and then got discovered, worked on a cop show serial for a couple years and has done so much more.

From his days growing up on the east coast to living in Saudi Arabia, conducting in Greece at 19 years of age, returning to the states to become a touring rocker and on and on... Derek has lived a rock and roll life in contrast to his incredible classic/classical background which is embodied in he reverance for Ludwig van Beethoven.

Ken Ronk, Ryan McKay and Jimi Taft talk about their band the Atomic Kings, their record company Tone House Records, their new single "All I Want" and reminisce about how we all crossed paths so many years ago.

Boston based singer, songwriter, actor, Brian De Lorenzo talks about his new single "Things Will Get Better" and what life was like growing up in a singing family with four sisters.

Lead singer/songwriter of The Borrowers, Cameron Marin shares his thoughts on songwriting and what's cool about living in Lake Havasu.

Ryan talks about his years with Luis Prima Jr and the Witness, Crash Street Kids, his first ever solo album called Ryan McKay and the Broken Brains as well as his latest project, Atomic Kings. He also talks about being a family man and how his wife and kids helped him finish his home made solo project.

18 year old filmmaker living in the UK shares her thoughts on filmmaking and helping other young filmmakers find the resources they need to reach for their dreams. Nominated for two awards in the UK this year already, Mollie's filmmaking career on the rise!

Retired Police Officer, Frank Scalise talks about writing his first comedy titled "Baker's Divorce" which I can't wait to read. He also talks about his other 40 titles, growing up knowing he was a writer by the age of 8yrs old and living his whole professional life in the United States NW.

Celebrated Music Maven, Erin Riley talks about her new book "A Dark Force: 20 years with a covert narcissist" and all her years in the music business working along side the biggest names in rock and roll from Aerosmith to Bon Jovi. She also talks about her Rock & Roll After School program for kids.

Manny Faces is one busy guy with his podcast "News Beat", his multimedia interview show "Hip-Hop Can Save America" and his non-profit "The Center for Hip-Hop Advocacy". With a journalism background this NY based DJ has turned his focus on the unique and powerful ability of Hip Hop music and culture to help improve society, in areas including education, science & technology, health & wellness, politics & social justice, business & entrepreneurship, and more. Not only that, he's a living kidney donator with some words for you all!

California born, Nashville based singer / songwriter, Chris Clark talks about how he started in the family business as a civil engineer, made a killing in crypto as a young man, and lost a bunch backing some local artists. Having learned some hard lessons about the music biz, he decided to bank on himself and began his singing career in 2019. Now he has a handful of singles coming out with the support of some of the biggest names in Nashville's recording scene and he is poised to make his mark.

Nashville singer/songwriter Seth Alexander talks about his new single and recent releases "Millionaire" and "Neon Bar". This Idaho boy appreciates the Nashville scene and community and share his thoughts on 5 years of co-writing, among other things

Jeff Harris shares stories of his recording career in NY, LA, Seattle and Phoenix, stories that include working with Supertramp, Robbie Robertson and many others while building studios for Geordi Hormel.

Singer / songwriter Jenny Franck shares details of life in Wisconsin, growing up in Illinois, working in Phoenix during the 2015 Superbowl, signing a deal as a solo artist with Dark Star Records and meeting a cowriter at the label who would go on to become her partner in the award winning group Elliott Waits For No One.

Former owner of Anderson's Fifth Estate, Tom Anderson talks about owning and operating Anderson's Fifth Estate for 30+ years and shares stories of booking Warren Zevon, Howard Jones, Leslie West and so many others. He also speaks on the joys of currently living in Hawaii.

Singer Songwriter multi instrumentalist, "Danger Paul" Balazs talks about his incredible comic book music combination called "HAZEL", his band The Psychedelephants and his other cool projects including "Comptalo and the Humanaughts" and "What if We're Robots"

Singer songwriter Glen Crimson continues to cohost a series of interviews with former valley venue owners. This week it's Joe from Joe's Grotto, a very successful rock and roll club for many years in central Phoenix.

Multimedia artist Deon Doughty talks about his experience with art school in New York and Chicago, his film work in Phoenix and Hollywood, his Blue Clues adventures, his songwriting that crossed over to his comedy career and how he was inspired to paint a generation of Tempe music artists.

Former music director and keyboardist for Stevie Wonder and Michael Jackson recalls his days on the biggest stages of the world but never forgets his humble beginnings in the Jetzons, a band many consider the best unsigned band Phoenix metro has ever produced.

Former owner of the Big Fish Pub, Donny Johnson share stories with Glen Crimson and I about his days booking bands like Sevendust, Prince and more. Great memories including his years at The Marquee Theater.

Owner of the iconic local Phoenix rock clubs "The Library" and " The Library Cafe", Chuck DeFlorio comes in to reminisce about the old days and bands from the 80's and 90's that played at his clubs. Co host Glen Crimson of "Box of Cherries" fame chimes in with his own memories of the venues.

Singer Songwriter Lauren Reno releases her second album this Friday entitled "Gold Rush" produced by her husband Ben Reno. Currently playing at country music radio is "Bottle Worth a Dime". She talks about growing up on stage playing music with her dad and living in Nevada among the rural gold rushers.

Acclaimed pianist, composer Michael Wolff talks about his best selling book "On That Note" and his life in music. Michael share stories of playing with Cannonball Adderly, Sonny Rollins and more. He also share stories from his days as Musical Director for the great Nancy Wilson and for The Arsenio Hall TV show.

Four time owner of the Mason Jar rock club in Phoenix, AZ talks about the good old days with valley rock scene icon Glen Crimson.

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Rock and roll advocate, guitarist, singer producer Johnny Zapp talks about his new record, playing with buddies from The Pistoleroes, The Gin Blossoms, Gas Giants and others. He also spills the beans on his relationship with Vintage Guitar magazine and details regarding the new studio he's building in Tucson called Studio 76.

Mogollon bassist shares his experiences on the road in many bands and talks of his love of producing records. After working together in the early 2000's it was fun to reconnect.

Mike and Josiah discus their debut release on Fervor Records, their writing process, Josiah's lack of interest in anything he's suppose to read (like scripts, contracts...) and Mike's work as the band's videographer and drummer.

Guitarist Danny Walls talks about his love of tinkering in the garage, his '69 el Camino, his band Canyon Walls and what an honor it's been playing with Mogollon after the passing of his dear friend and valley music icon Duane Moore.

Guitarist Guy Koplitz talks about his 8 years with the Mogollon Band, the loss of his band mate Duane Moore, his new "red meat only" diet and a "ZERO SUGAR" program he describes as life changing.

Cinematographer, actor writer, Angel Ruiz talks about his experience in the film business and his upcoming projects, including a new horror musical. He recently received the "Filmmaker of the Year" award at the Phoenix Film Festival.

From LA and Seattle, dreams come true for rapper, producer Kateel Barnett as being discovered on soundcloud led to a record deal with Atlantic records and a song placement deal with the NBA for a whole season!

LA based singer/songwriter and performer with a degree in music therapy. Heidi talks about her time working in NY, Tokyo, Las Vegas and LA and shares her story of success with her tunes in movies.

Tucson native, film director, screenwriter and author, Andrew Dean talks about his current film project, his brand new Tom Clancy style novel (to be released in April) and living and working in Nashville, TN.

Vocalist for Static, Reminisce, TreJa Vu, Eclectic Rhythm and others, Eric King talks about his talented family and friends and his first solo project currently in the works called "Revelationship" .