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Ever had a dozen musicians looking to you for answers? How about eighty? From behind the scenes to on the stage, hear what it takes to lead the band – with Minna Choi of Magik*Magik Orchestra and Adam Theis of Jazz Mafia. Guests: Adam Theis, Minna Choi Music: The Tectonics … Continue reading
This is a bucket list podcast, folks. It’s such a monster of awesome that it’s shaping up to be a 2-parter. Micah even enlisted the help of Trumpeter/Producer/DJ Will Magid to host. What kind of podcast would have us this excited? RTVD sat down with Freddie Stone, Greg Errico, Rustee Allen, … Continue reading
What makes a person decide to take to the road in a rock and roll band, and what is life like on the other side of normal? An interview with Daniel Blum of Tumbleweed Wanderers. Running The Voodoo Down is a BAMM.tv production. Guest: Daniel Blum (tumbleweedwanderers.com) Music: Tumbleweed Wanderers … Continue reading
What happens when musical minds get to work in a digital age? New instruments, new ways of learning, and whole new levels of musical interaction. Featuring inventor and “Godfather of Controllerism” Moldover and Anthony Martinez of the Ubisoft game Rocksmith. Running The Voodoo Down is a BAMM.tv production. Credits: Created … Continue reading
Reflections on making it as a band with 4 Non Blondes guitarist Roger Rocha: it’s never an easy ride. Running The Voodoo Down is a BAMM.tv Production – (http://bamm.tv). Credits: Created by Micah Dubreuil Executive Producers: Chris Hansen, Nick Hansen Producers: Micah Dubreuil, Phil Lang Sound and Recording Engineers: Micah Dubreuil, Jerad … Continue reading
How do you pick the words you’re going to sing every night for the rest of your life as a musician? A lyrical journey with Avi Vinocur and John Elliott. Running The Voodoo Down is a BAMM.tv Production – (http://bamm.tv). Credits: Created by Micah Dubreuil Executive Producers: Chris Hansen, Nick Hansen … Continue reading
Music festivals are fun. Music festivals are expensive (a Glastonbury ticket will run you approximately $340) . In most cases, tickets are sold before the lineup of bands is announced. Is it fair that we’re asked to fork over cash without knowing what bands we’re going to see? More importantly, what are we paying for […]
Crowdfunding – collecting financing for a project from a “crowd” of support – has become an increasingly popular mean for artists to pay for the creating of their creative work. It’s become so successful, in fact, that celebrities such as Zach Braff, Rob Thomas, and Spike Lee have taken to the platform. Some think the […]
When it comes to music, how timely is timeless? A conversation with Quinn DeVeaux about taking the past and making it your own. Running The Voodoo Down is a BAMM.tv production. Credits: Created by Micah Dubreuil Executive Producers: Chris Hansen, Nick Hansen Producers: Micah Dubreuil, Phil Lang Sound and Recording Engineer: Micah … Continue reading
Composer Wendy Reid writes for trumpet, cello, violin, and African grey parrot? An interview about an unusual (and feathery) musical partnership. African grey parrots are generally considered one of the most intelligent birds in the world. They can live for over 50 years, and – if taught to speak – … Continue reading
In The Independent, Sarah Morrison, asserts that Miley Cyrus has “prompted a modern feminist manifesto.” Cyrus has all but blown up the Internet in the last few months (the Twerk heard round the world, the foam finger, and a certain music video prominently featuring a wrecking ball, to name a few). She’s also been the recipient […]
Streaming services like Spotify and Pandora have popularized a new era in music. You don’t need to own music to legally access music. How does this relatively new music source impact the artists pocketbook? In short, how do artists get paid, and how much? Credits: Executive Producers: Nick Hansen, Chris Hansen Producers: Ian McPherson, Chris […]
Dogs are extremely loyal creatures who proudly stand by their owners, so the title of this song by Will Sprott is an entirely accurate one – dogs really will love you when nobody else will. Well, apart from those yapping little Chihuahuas that rich ladies carry around in handbags. Those things just point blank don’t […]