Why We Make Stuff

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Interviews with musicians and other creative people.

Craig Allen


    • Oct 28, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 51m AVG DURATION
    • 11 EPISODES


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    Episode 11 – Arthur Alligood

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2020 46:42


    Today on the show I talk with Arthur Alligood about how he got into songwriting, the value of music theory, and his latest project he's raising support for on Kickstarter. Listen on: Apple Podcasts/iTunes | Spotify | Google Podcasts Arthur's Links: Website Kickstarter Instagram Facebook Twitter

    Episode 10 – Jordan Chavous

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2020 59:36


    Jordan and I met through one of Joy Ike's cultivator chats a few months ago. I heard him talking about how he was considering starting a podcast, and I was just getting ready to launch mine. I knew I wanted to have him on at some point to talk about it, and here it is. […]

    Episode 9 – Dorothea Taylor

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2020 40:04


    Had a great chat with Dorothea Taylor about her Instagram and Tik-Tok fame, her love of teaching music, and more about drumming! Listen on: Apple Podcasts/iTunes | Spotify | Google Podcasts Dorothea Taylor Links: Tik-Tok Instagram YouTube

    Episode 8 – Joy Ike

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2020 58:20


    Joy Ike is one of my favorite singer/songwriters ever and is this week's guest. She talks about writing music during the pandemic, her mentoring program called Cultivators, and an article she recently wrote called Outside The Box, which addresses the issue of systemic racism in our country. Listen on: Apple Podcasts/iTunes | Spotify | Google […]

    Episode 7 – Nick Flora

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2020 68:03


    Nick Flora shares his story as a singer/songwriter from Nashville, a podcaster, and music mentor. We get personal about vulnerability in songwriting and in life. Listen on: Apple Podcasts/iTunes | Spotify | Google Podcasts Nick Flora Links: Website YouTube Facebook Instagram Twitter

    Episode 6 – Homestead Collective

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2020 36:32


    Caitlyn Deviney & Ben Morris from Homestead Collective talk about how they started playing music together, opening a music venue, and their recent experience playing a socially distant live show. Songs featured: “We've Got Each Other” and “Wide Awake” Listen on: Apple Podcasts/iTunes | Spotify | Google Podcasts Homestead Collective Links: Website Patreon YouTube Facebook […]

    Episode 5 – Chords of Orion

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2020 38:10


    I had a lovely time talking with Bill from Chords of Orion. He makes ambient music and has a thriving YouTube channel. We also chat about his new album, Rumination, and other stuff like Frippertronics. Listen on: Apple Podcasts/iTunes | Spotify | Google Podcasts Chords of Orion Links: Website YouTube Facebook Twitter Instagram

    Episode 4 – The Lost Harmony

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2020 41:12


    Hope you enjoy this conversation I had with Garrett Rode, aka “The Lost Harmony” about being a music teacher, professional pit musician, and ambient guitarist. Listen on: Apple Podcasts/iTunes | Spotify | Google Podcasts The Lost Harmony Links: Bandcamp YouTube SoundCloud Facebook Instagram

    Episode 3 – Sam Arias

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2020 59:12


    In this episode, I talk with Sam about the inspiration for his latest song, “How Long,” and racism in America. Listen on: Apple Podcasts/iTunes | Spotify | Google Podcasts Sam Arias Links: Website Instagram Facebook YouTube

    Episode 2 – Matt Wheeler

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2020 55:20


    In this episode, I talk with Matt about how he got started playing music, how things have changed performing live, and how he defines success as a musician. Listen on: Apple Podcasts/iTunes | Spotify | Google Podcasts Matt Wheeler Links: Website Facebook Twitter Instagram

    Episode 1 – Naal

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2020 60:08


    In the first episode, I talk with Dave Mantel of Naal about his new project, Phases. You can support this project by going to patreon.com/naalmusic. Listen on: Apple Podcasts/iTunes | Spotify | Google Podcasts Naal Links: Website Patreon Facebook Twitter Instagram

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