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Connecting, educating and promoting musicians, music makers and music supporters.

The Diggem Crew


    • Jun 18, 2018 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 48m AVG DURATION
    • 39 EPISODES


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    Episode 38 – moe.rons Andrea and Elwood

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2018 61:46


    Episode 37 – Baz Francis

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2018 49:19


    Special guest: Baz Francis TWITTER: https://twitter.com/magiceightball8 INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/bazfrancis8 YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/ilovemagiceightball WIKIPEDIA: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magic_Eight_Ball_(band)

    Episode 36 – OC MusicFest 2018 – PART 2

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2018 18:14


    Featuring: John Alien – Dancepass Recordings Nate LaFranchi – Hempstring Orchestra and Cash’d Out

    Episode 35 – OC MusicFest 2018 – PART 1

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2018 44:59


    Featuring: Ted Tesoriero – DJE Sound and Lighting, Inc. Jesse August Jennings – The Higgs Joe Logrippo Lisa Malsberger – Grampas Grass and Jerry’s Middle Finger John Malsberger – Grampas Grass

    OC MusicFest 2018 Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2018 10:28


    Episode 34 – Pick Up Gigs / Getting Paid

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2018 49:51


    Episode 33 – Acquiring Gear / NAMM

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2018 46:52


    The guys share their approach for acquiring gear and their thoughts on NAMM.

    Episode 32 – Good Time or Good Feel?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2017 37:48


    If you had to choose one or the other, would you prefer to play with someone with good time or good feel?

    Episode 31 – The Dilemma of Multiple Gig Offers

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2017 49:02


    Chris Schmoke returns on the mic. The crew discusses the situation of choosing between two gigs offered for the same time.

    Episode 30 – STEREO and 440Hz

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2017 43:07


    Featured track by STEREO. The guys then talk about the so-called 440Hz vs 432Hz conspiracy theory.

    Episode 29 – Gear Sharing Etiquette

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2017 45:28


    Francis shares his experience preparing for a gig playing Indian music. The discussion then turns to etiquette regarding using someone else’s gear on a gig.

    Episode 28 – Communication and Courtesy

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2017 47:49


    The discussion turns to communication and courtesy after one of Rich’s recent gigs as a hired gun.

    Episode 27 – Practice Slump

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2017 53:39


    Not practicing enough? The guys can relate and discuss changing that.

    Episode 26 – Tips and Peeves

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2017 64:30


    Francis shares his approach to learning songs quickly for last minute gigs. Rich vents on a pet peeve.

    Episode 25 – Missed Opportunity?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2017 63:43


    Rich has lingering thoughts after passing on a chance to play with others. Conversation also touches on gearheads and recording yourself.

    Episode 24 – Cupcakes and Kazoos

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2017 39:44


    What’s the connection between cupcakes and kazoos? Does it even matter as long as a point is made about musicians?

    Episode 23 – Sound Collective #7

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2017 83:35


    Night #7 of the “Sound Collective”, a showcase for emerging artists, held at Saint Rocke in Hermosa Beach, CA. Hosted by Josh Arbour and Kira Lingman. Featured artists: Peter Knutson, Billy Lawler, Roxy Lee, Zacc West & Lisa Ritchie, Jessica Weimer and Coral Rhoads *Recorded Nov 8, 2016

    Episode 22 – Sound Collective #6

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2016 57:09


    Night #6 of the “Sound Collective”, a showcase for emerging artists, held at Saint Rocke in Hermosa Beach, CA. Hosted by Josh Arbour and Kira Lingman. Featured artists: Sestra, Chills, Lea Beiley, B00ty, Arejeigh and Alezza

    Episode 21 – Chills

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2016 58:23


    Chills, a band from Los Angeles, perform a few songs from their upcoming release, as well as discuss the band’s history, chemistry and guacamole! This was fun! Nicole Mormann- Vocals/Keys Patrick Shanley- Guitar/Vocals Conor Griffin- Bass/Guitar Marc Christian- Cello/Drums

    Episode 20 – Sound Collective #5

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2016 53:53


    Night #5 of the “Sound Collective”, a showcase for emerging artists, held at Saint Rocke in Hermosa Beach, CA. Hosted by Josh Arbour and Kira Lingman. Featured artists: David Higbee & The Zero Summers, Hugh DeFrance, Sam & Dane, Ron Blanchet, Jimi Hazen and Annie Trezza

    Episode 19 – Sound Collective #4

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2016


    Night #4 of the “Sound Collective”, a showcase for emerging artists, held at Saint Rocke in Hermosa Beach, CA. Hosted by Josh Arbour and Kira Lingman. Featured artists: Wilson Howard, Jonathan J. Scott, Melissa Brethauer, Zacc West & Lisa Ritchie, Coral Rhoads, Dillon Peralta and Brian Davis

    Episode 18 – Sound Collective #3

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2016


    Night #3 of the “Sound Collective”, a showcase for emerging artists, held at Saint Rocke in Hermosa Beach, CA. Hosted by Josh Arbour and Kira Lingman. Featured artists: Veronica Torres, Jonathan J. Scott, Alex Ridio, Danny Hamilton, Amanda Dahlin, Chris Rodriguez

    Episode 17 – Sound Collective #2

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2016 52:50


    Night #2 of the “Sound Collective”, a showcase for emerging artists, held at Saint Rocke in Hermosa Beach, CA. Hosted by Josh Arbour and Kira Lingman. Recorded on Sept. 13, 2016. Featured artists: Peter Knutson, Ryan Trask, Ayline Amirayan, Melanie Taylor and Terry Wollman, Arejeigh, Nate Weiner, Sara Dee

    Episode 16 – Sound Collective #1

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2016


    Recorded at the first “Sound Collective”, a showcase for emerging artists, held at Saint Rocke in Hermosa Beach, CA. Hosted by Josh Arbour and Kira Lingman. Featured artists: Peter Knutson, Chills, Hugh DeFrance, Lisa Ritchie, Isaiah January, Brian Davis and Azeen Kazemi.

    Episode 15 – The NAMM Experience

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2016


    Perspectives on attending the NAMM show, the world’s largest trade-only event for the music products industry. Featured exhibitors: Motion-Pro Drum Thrones – www.motionpro.org Anderson Music Instrument Insurance Solutions – www.anderson-group.com Soundbrenner Pulse – www.soundbrenner.com Alert The Globe – www.alerttheglobe.com Stomp Light – www.stomplight.com Rock and Roll High – www.rockandrollhigh.com *Use coupon code TUNEUPANDJAM for 40% […]

    Episode 14 – The First of 2016

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2016


    The Diggem Crew discusses the recent deaths of two music icons, this year’s Coachella lineup, and antics that some artists employ for entertainment purposes.

    Episode 13 – Favorite Concerts

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2015


    For their final episode of 2015, the Diggem crew has a fun talk about their favorite concerts, large vs. small venues, and a few hints at a topic that will be discussed in the very near future. Thanks to all of our listeners and subscribers for a great 2015. We’re looking forward to an exciting […]

    Episode 12 – David Rodgers and Dane Meyer

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2015


    Our old friends David Rodgers and Dane Meyer return to give us some updates on working on a cruise ship, applying to music school, and their respective recent activities in the music scene. Plus, we hear a bit of Dave’s rendition of a classic song played on some of his new “toys,” from his post […]

    Episode 11 – Reading Music / Learning Music Theory

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2015


    The Diggem crew focuses their attention on the benefits and disadvantages of reading music and knowing music theory, getting “boxed in” by rules, playing with people a bit more skilled, and doing your thing either way. Also, don’t forget to check out Alexa’s gig at Molly Malones on December 10 at 8:00 pm if you’re […]

    Episode 10 – Billy Lawler

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2015


    In this episode the crew welcomes singer/songwriter and Sacramento native Billy Lawler to the studio to discuss his upcoming debut EP, deciding to take up singing at a “late” age, and what inspired him to release his music. Billy also treats us to a live performance of two of his incredibly moving songs which you […]

    Episode 9 – Favorite Albums

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2015


    In this episode, the crew talks about the top 5 albums of all time that really “struck” each of them in one way or another and why. Listen up as there is quite a range here, some not so surprising, and a few shockers as well (you think you know someone and then…) Young listeners […]

    Episode 8 – Thoughts on Spotify

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2015


    Alexa Merrill is welcomed back to the podcast as an honorary member of The Diggem Crew. The discussion turns to artists having their music on the streaming service, Spotify.

    Episode 7 – Playing in Cover Bands

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2015


    The Diggem Crew discuss their perspectives on playing in cover bands, from various tips and benefits, to the contrasting approach to tribute bands.  

    Episode 6 – Alexa Merrill

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2015


    Singer/songwriter Alexa Merrill drops by to talk about the songwriting process, collaborating with a producer, and tips for taking care of the voice. Alexa also performs two songs from her recently released EP “Heart Shaped Clock.” This is one episode you don’t want to miss!

    Episode 5 – Rachel Klein

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2015


    Santa Monica student and singer/songwriter Rachel Klein performs some of her songs and chats with the crew about musical influences, expressing yourself through music, and starting a music club.

    Episode 4 – Dane Meyer / Finding X

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2015


    Local musician Dane discusses the keys to being a working bassist, his band Finding X, and the importance of protecting your hearing.

    Episode 3 – Leahlani and Seth

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2015


    Discussions with in-studio guest, Leahlani, a young singer and songwriter. The second half of the show is with Seth, an experienced musician from America currently living in Bangladesh.

    Episode 2 – David Rodgers

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2015 49:36


    The podcast welcomes its first guest, David Rodgers, and discusses the ways to meet other musicians. You can contact David via email at: david.rodgers.jazz@gmail.com

    Episode 1 – An Introduction

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2015 40:08


    Here it is! The very first episode. Basically, it covers who we are and what we’re trying to do with this podcast. Check it out and give us some feedback! Also, please spread the word! Email us at podcast@tuneupandjam.com Thanks! -The Diggem Crew

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