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Join us for this episode of Coffee Conversations, sponsored by IB Roof Systems, as we explore the good, the bad and the ugly of corporate acquisitions. Our distinguished panel includes: Ron Harriman, Reid Ribble, Brian Whelan, Ed Krusec and Jason Stanley. They discusses why acquisitions happen and how they can affect a business depending on how they are carried out. Keeping your identity during these changes can be a struggle with new authority structures, new goals and new people. We will discuss ways to protect your company culture and product quality, and what to look for in a company as they move through an acquisition. Tune into this episode for a unique and positive view of how our industry is growing. Learn more at RoofersCoffeeShop.com! https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/ Are you a contractor looking for resources? Become an R-Club Member today! https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/rcs-club-sign-up Sign up for the Week in Roofing! https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/sign-up Follow Us! https://www.facebook.com/rooferscoffeeshop/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/rooferscoffeeshop-com https://x.com/RoofCoffeeShop https://www.instagram.com/rooferscoffeeshop/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAQTC5U3FL9M-_wcRiEEyvw https://www.pinterest.com/rcscom/ https://www.tiktok.com/@rooferscoffeeshop https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/rss #IBRoofSystems #RoofersCoffeeShop #MetalCoffeeShop #AskARoofer #CoatingsCoffeeShop #RoofingProfessionals #RoofingContractors #RoofingIndustry
Chris and Jim review the new Dwight Yoakam Album, Brighter Days, released November 15, 2024. Dwight Yoakam' s New Album, Brighter Days is on Via Records/Thirty Tigers.Brighter Days producer, Dwight Yoakam, mixed by Chris Lord-Alge and Marc DeSisto, engineered by Desisto and mastered by Stephen Marcussen. Musicians on the album include Yoakam (lead and harmony vocals, electric guitar, acoustic guitar), Mitch Marine (drums), Jonathan Clark (bass guitar, upright bass, background vocals, Eugene Edwards (electric guitar, baritone guitar), Brian Whelan (electric guitar, acoustic piano, Hammond organ, Fender Rhodes electric piano, acoustic piano, beat box guitar, keyboard motifs, acoustic guitar, baritone guitar, background vocals), Drew Taubenfeld (pedal steel guitar, Hammon organ, mandolin), Eric Baines (bass guitar), Dalton Yoakam (additional vocals), Post Malone (lead vocals), Jamison Hollister (pedal steel guitar, fiddle), Skip Edwards (acoustic piano, Hammond organ) and Ken Stacey (background vocals).
The digital radio broadcaster has amassed 1m subscribers on the social video platform - but a vanity metric does not pay the bills. We learn that revenue comes from longer watch time and reaching the right markets
We break down the latest theories about why Canadian forests are ablaze, Americans are hunkered down in their houses, and the smoke has blotted out the sun. Why buy into lightning strikes when you can believe in “directed energy weapons?” Stew Peters. The AirNow Index had climbed through “unhealthy” to “very unhealthy” and, finally, to “hazardous.” The air quality index in New York City climbed to a new and unwanted record that topped one set just the day before. And the air quality record on Tuesday broke a record that had stood for 21 years. Eight former Bitwise Industries employees are now part of a class action lawsuit against now-former Bitwise CEOs Jake Soberal and Irma Olguin, along with the entire board of the Fresno-based tech company. Attorney Roger Bonakdar and Brian Whelan filed the 24-page lawsuit in the Fresno County Superior Court on Wednesday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
For Topic Tuesday, the guys host Brian Whelan, pilot of the 1982 Ferrari 308 GTSi and owner of @briansquestionabledecisions on IG. Brian shares the story of how the 308 came into his life, why he set out on his road trips, and what his future plans may be. Please rate + review us on iTunes, and subscribe to our two YouTube channels. Write us with your Car Debates, Car Conclusions, and Topic Tuesdays at everydaydrivertv@gmail.com or everydaydriver.com. Don't forget to share the podcast with your car enthusiast friends!
Multi-instrumentalist and vocalist, Brian Whelan, joins Andy to talk about his career in music, specifically as a recording session artist. Brian shares stories from his work with Dwight Yoakam, members of Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers, and other notable studio session musicians, as well as thoughts on gigging and networking in Los Angeles and other music cities.Brian & Andy grab the guitars for live performances of "Ashes of Love" and "Once More Last Chance"www.brianwhelanmusic.comFollow on Instagram @haveagreatgig and send in your own tips, tricks, questions and comments at haveagreatgig.comPresented by Wood & Steel Live Music Co. California's Finest Live Bands for Weddings & Events. Book your band now at woodandsteel.live
Izzy Presley is the guest on the show today. Izzy Presley was born and raised in St. Cloud, Minnesota. From a young age, he developed an interest in radio, news writing and interviewing, which eventually led him to becoming the Sports and Music Director at RX Magazine, a sports writer for The Weekly Buzz Newspaper, radio host of Afternoon Drive Time on Rockin 101, and Under the Covers with Izzy Presley.He moved to Los Angeles, California in 2013 for a change of scenery, but quickly found himself “following the dream,' which manifested as a result of him networking with professionals within the entertainment industry. Another FN Podcast with Izzy Presley features interviews and live in-studio performances from musicians and entertainers. Notable guests have included Adam Corolla (comedian, The Adam Corolla Show), Jeff LaBar (Cinderella), Richie Kotzen (The Winery Dogs), Don Jamieson (VH1's That Metal Show), Terry Ilous (Great White/XYZ), Riki Rachtman (MTV's Headbanger's Ball) as well as various pro-wrestlers and actors from the adult entertainment industry.He has also began hosting karaoke and other events including Izzy Presley's Monsters of Rock Cruiser Jam, as well as The Moody Blues Cruise, Cruise to the Edge, The Lebrewski Cruise and Def Leppard's Hysteria on the High Seas Cruise.He is also plays in ACK A TRIBUTE TO ACE FREHLEY alongside members of Faster Pussycat, LA Guns, and More.Presley is also a member of Mike Dawson & The Smokin Kills which he joined in 2021 as a rhythm guitar player. The Smokin Kills are Mike Dawson (Adam Carolla Show), Ted Russell Kamp (Shooter Jennings), Raanen Bozzio (Son of Terry Bozzio) and Brian Whelan who played with Dwight Yokam for many years.While Presley's talents run deep, his life philosophy is rather simple, which is “Have fun, live your life and don't be a douche”, which is clear to see by his many achievements.Another FN Podcast Link: Click Here for Metal Edge Magazine's Another FN PodcastThe Smokin' Kills on SoundCloud: Click HereThe Smokin' Kills website: www.thesmokinkills.com Izzy's Cover of Ace Frehley's Speedin' Back to my Baby: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N7jVClrudMU Izzy's Cover of Tender Years from Eddie & The Cruisers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G6wJf4XUey4 -
Since the beginning of December, news outlets around the world have been covering a possible Russian invasion of Ukraine. In this episode, get the full back story on the civil war that has been raging in Ukraine since 2014, learn what role our government has played in the conflict, and hear Victoria Nuland - one of the highest ranking officials in the Biden administration's State Department - testify to the Senate Foreign Affairs Committee about the Biden administration's plans if Russia decides to use its military to invade Ukraine. Please Support Congressional Dish – Quick Links Contribute monthly or a lump sum via PayPal Support Congressional Dish via Patreon (donations per episode) Send Zelle payments to: Donation@congressionaldish.com Send Venmo payments to: @Jennifer-Briney Send Cash App payments to: $CongressionalDish or Donation@congressionaldish.com Use your bank's online bill pay function to mail contributions to: 5753 Hwy 85 North, Number 4576, Crestview, FL 32536. Please make checks payable to Congressional Dish Thank you for supporting truly independent media! Background Sources Recommended Congressional Dish Episodes CD231: Lights Out: What Happened in Texas? CD229: Target Belarus CD206: Impeachment: The Evidence CD186: National Endowment for Democracy CD167: Combating Russia (NDAA 2018) LIVE CD156: Sanctions – Russia, North Korea & Iran CD068: Ukraine Aid Bill CD067: What Do We Want In Ukraine? CD024: Let's Gut the STOCK Act Articles, Documents, and Websites Conflicted Congress. Insider. TurkStream. “Project: The Turkstream Pipeline.” Western Balkans Investment Framework. “Ionian-Adriatic Pipeline (IAP) Project Financing.” Amber Infrastructure Group. “About Us: Our People.” Three Seas. “Three Seas Story.” Three Seas. “Priority Projects.” State Property Fund of Ukraine. “Large Privatization.” State Property Fund of Ukraine. “How to buy.” State Property Fund of Ukraine. “Ukrainian Government Assets for Sale.” Stephanie. 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November 15, 2021. “Ukraine: The Most Dangerous Problem in the World.” The Nation. John Vandiver and Alison Bath. November 12, 2021. “US Actions in Ukraine Backfiring as Risk of Russian Invasion Grows, Analysts Say.” Military.com Andrew E. Kramer. November 3, 2021. “Weapons Tracing Study Implicates Russia in Ukraine Conflict.” The New York Times. Anton Troianovski and Julian E. Barnes. November 2, 2021. “U.S.-Russia Engagement Deepens as C.I.A. Head Travels to Moscow.” The New York Times. Anton Troianovski and David E. Sanger. October 31, 2021. “Rivals on World Stage, Russia and U.S. Quietly Seek Areas of Accord.” The New York Times. David E. Sanger. October 25, 2021. “Ignoring Sanctions, Russia Renews Broad Cybersurveillance Operation.” The New York Times. Artin DerSimonian. October 19, 2021. “Ice breaking? Russia waives ban on Victoria Nuland.” Responsible Statecraft. Andrew E. Kramer. October 18, 2021. “Russia Breaks Diplomatic Ties With NATO.” The New York Times. Mark Episkopos. October 16, 2021. “Victoria Nuland's Mission to Moscow.” The National Interest. Reuters. September 10, 2021. “Russia and Belarus launch 'hot phase' of huge war games.” Antony Blinken. August 20, 2021. “Imposition of Sanctions in Connection with Nord Stream 2.” U.S. Department of State.](https://www.state.gov/imposition-of-sanctions-in-connection-with-nord-stream-2/) Paul Belkin and Hibbah Kaileh. July 1, 2021. “In Focus: The European Deterrence Initiative: A Budgetary Overview, IF10946.” Congressional Research Service. Henrik B. L. Larsen. June 8, 2021. “Why NATO Should Not Offer Ukraine and Georgia Membership Action Plans. War on the Rocks. NATO. April 26, 2021. “Boosting NATO's presence in the east and southeast.” David E. Sanger and Andrew E. Kramer. April 15, 2021. “U.S. Imposes Stiff Sanctions on Russia, Blaming It for Major Hacking Operation.” The New York Times. The White House. 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Sanger, Nicole Perlroth and Eric Schmitt. December 14, 2020. “Scope of Russian Hacking Becomes Clear: Multiple U.S. Agencies Were Hit”. The New York Times. Mark Episkopos. November 11, 2020. “Ukraine's Power Play on Minsk.” The National Interest. Government Accountability Office. October 21, 2020. “Crude Oil Markets: Effects of the Repeal of the Crude Oil Export Ban, GAO-21-118.” Anthony B. Cavender, Thomas A. Campbell, Dan LeFort, Paul S. Marston. December 23, 2015. “U.S. Repeals Longstanding Ban on Export of Crude Oil.” Pillsbury Law. Robert Parry. July 15, 2015. “The Ukraine Mess That Nuland Made.” Truthout. Robert Parry. March 19, 2015. “Ukraine's Poison Pill for Peace Talks.” Consortium News. “Full text of the Minsk agreement” February 12, 2015. Financial Times. NATO. May 8, 2014. “Article 23.” Bucharest Summit Declaration Seumas Milne. April 30, 2014. “It's not Russia that's pushed Ukraine to the brink of war.” The Guardian. David Morrison. Updated May 9, 2014. “How William Hague Deceived the House of Commons on Ukraine.” HuffPost. US Energy Information Administration. March 15, 2014. “16% of Natural Gas Consumed in Europe Flows Through Ukraine.” Energy Central. Robert Parry. February 27, 2014. “Cheering a ‘Democratic' Coup in Ukraine.” Common Dreams. “Ukraine crisis: Transcript of leaked Nuland-Pyatt call.” February 7, 2014. BBC News. Adam Taylor. December 16, 2013. “John McCain Went To Ukraine And Stood On Stage With A Man Accused Of Being An Anti-Semitic Neo-Nazi.” Insider. Brian Whelan. December 16, 2013. “Far-right group at heart of Ukraine protests meet US senator.” Channel 4 News. Guardian staff and agencies. December 15, 2013. “John McCain tells Ukraine protesters: 'We are here to support your just cause.'” The Guardian. International Monetary Fund (IMF). October 31, 2013. “Statement by IMF Mission to Ukraine, Press Release No. 13/419.” Carl Gershman. September 26, 2013. “Former Soviet States Stand Up to Russia. Will the U.S.?” The Washington Post. Amanda Winkler. November 14, 2011. “'60 Minutes' Exposes Congressional Insider Trading.” The Christian Post. Images USAID and Ukraine Privatization Fund Bills S.1605 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 Sponsor: Sen. Scott, Rick [R-FL] Audio Sources President Biden White House Departure December 8, 2021 President Biden briefly stopped and spoke with reporters as he departed the White House for an event in Kansas City, Missouri. He began by addressing the Omicron variant, saying that the Pfizer vaccine is showing encouraging results against the COVID-19 variant. When asked about Russian President Putin and Ukraine, President Biden said if Putin were to invade Ukraine, there “will be severe consequences.” He went on to say that putting U.S. troops on the ground in Ukraine is currently “not in the cards.” close Report Video Issue Clips Biden: We hope by Friday, we're going to be able to say and announce to you that we're having meetings at a higher level, not just with us, but with at least four of our major NATO allies and Russia to discuss the future of Russia's concerns relative to NATO writ large. And whether or not we can work out any accommodations as it relates to bringing down the temperature along the eastern front. Biden: We have a moral obligation and a legal obligation to our NATO allies if they were to attack under Article Five, it's a sacred obligation. That obligation does not extend to NATO, I mean to Ukraine, but it would depend upon what the rest of the NATO countries were willing to do as well. But the idea of the United States is going to unilaterally use force to confront Russia invading Ukraine is not in the cards right now. Biden: Meeting with Putin. I was very straightforward. There were no minced words. It was polite, but I made it very clear, if in fact, he invades Ukraine, there will be severe consequences, severe consequences. Economic consequences, like none he's ever seen or ever had been seen in terms of ease and flows. He knows his immediate response was he understood that and I indicated I knew he would respond. But beyond that, if in fact, we would probably also be required to reinforce our presence in NATO countries to reassure particularly those on the Eastern Front. In addition to that, I made it clear that we would provide the defensive capability to the Ukrainians as well. Hearing on U.S. Policy Toward Russia Senate Committee on Foreign Relations December 7, 2021 Victoria Nuland, the undersecretary of state for political affairs, testified at a Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing on U.S. policy toward Russia. She addressed President Biden's earlier call with Russian President Vladimir Putin and said that Russia would suffer severe consequences if it attacked Ukraine. Other topics included the use of sanctions if Russia invades Ukraine, the cooperation of NATO and U.S. allies, Russia's use of energy during conflict, and the Nord Stream 2 Pipeline 00:20 Sen. Bob Menendez (D-NJ): As we meet here today Russia is engaged in one of the most significant troop buildups that we have seen along Ukraine's border. To nyone paying attention, this looks like more than posturing, more than attention seeking. The Kremlin's actions clearly pose a real threat of war. 00:40 Sen. Bob Menendez (D-NJ): I want to be crystal clear to those listening to this hearing in Moscow, Kiev and other capitals around the world. A Russian invasion will trigger devastating economic sanctions the likes of which we have never seen before. 00:59 Sen. Bob Menendez (D-NJ): I proposed a suite of options last month in an amendment to the NDA. The Russian banking sector would be wiped out, sovereign debt would be blocked, Russia would be removed from the Swift payment system, sectoral sanctions would cripple the Russian economy. Putin himself as well as his inner circle would lose access to bank accounts in the West. Russia would effectively be cut off and isolated from the international economic system. Let me be clear, these are not run of the mill sanctions. What is being discussed is at the maximum end of the spectrum, or as I have called it the mother of all sanctions, and I hope that we can come together in a bipartisan way to find a legislative path forward soon, so that we can achieve that. 1:51 Sen. Bob Menendez (D-NJ): If Putin invades Ukraine the implications will be devastating for the Russian economy but also for the Russian people. 2:24 Sen. Bob Menendez (D-NJ): But is the Kremlin really ready to face a bloody, persistent and drawn out insurgency? How many body bags is Putin willing to accept? 6:03 Sen James Risch (R-ID): This is a clearly clearly bipartisan matter. 7:40 Victoria Nuland: First, let me review what we are seeing. Over the past six weeks, Russia has stepped up planning for potential further military action in Ukraine, positioning close to 100,000 troops around Ukraine's eastern and northern borders and from the south via the Crimean peninsula. Russian plans and positioning of assets also include the means to destabilize Ukraine from within, and an aggressive information operation and an attempt to undermine Ukrainian stability and social cohesion and to pin the blame for any potential escalation on Kiev, and on NATO nations including the United States. Russia's military and intelligence services are continuing to develop the capability to act decisively in Ukraine when ordered to do so, potentially in early 2022. The intended force, if fully mobilized, would be twice the size of what we saw last spring, including approximately 100 battalion tactical groups, or nearly all of Russia's ready ground forces based west of the Urals. We don't know whether President Putin has made a decision to attack Ukraine or to overthrow its government. But we do know he's building the capacity to do so. 10:42 Victoria Nuland: Since 2014 The United States has provided Ukraine with $2.4 billion in security assistance including $450 million this year alone 12:00 Victoria Nuland: Diplomacy remains the best route to settle the conflict in Donbas and address any other problems or grievances. The Minsk agreements offer the best basis for negotiations and the US is prepared to support a revived effort if the parties welcome that. 15:16 Victoria Nuland: You might have seen a press conference today that commission Chairwoman van der Laan gave in Brussels in which she made absolutely clear that the EU would also join in very consequential economic measures of the kind that they have not employed before. 23:26 Victoria Nuland: It's also important, I think, for President Putin to understand as the President conveyed to him today, that this will be different than it was in 2014. If he goes in you will recall then that our sanctions escalated somewhat gradually as he didn't stop moving. This time the intent is to make clear that the initial sanctions in response to any further aggressive moves in Ukraine will be extremely significant and isolating for Russia and for Russian business and for the Russian people. 24:51 Victoria Nuland: As you know, energy is the cash cow that enables these kinds of military deployments. So Putin needs the energy to flow as as much as the consumers need it. But more broadly, we have been counseling Europe for almost a decade now to reduce its dependence on Russian energy, including our opposition to Nord Stream 2 and our opposition to Nord Stream 1 and our opposition to to TurkStream and TurkStream 2 and to have come to find alternative sources of hydrocarbons but also to continue their efforts to go green and end their dependencies. 30:55 Sen. Todd Young (R-IN): President Putin and Foreign Minister Lavrov have repeatedly indicated that they seek to deny any potential path to NATO membership for Ukraine and other Eastern European countries. Does the administration view this demand is a valid issue for negotiation? Victoria Nuland: No we do not and President Biden made that point crystal clear to President Putin today that the issue of who joins NATO is an issue for NATO to decide it's an issue for applicant countries to decide that no other outside power will or may have a veto or a vote in those decisions. 32:22 Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH): Senator Portman and I offered an amendment to this year's NDAA in that vein to increase military assistance and raise the amount of assistance that could go to lethal weapons. 33:21 Victoria Nuland: But we will not be shy about coming to you as we as we need support and the bipartisan spirit here is really gratifying. 34:08 Victoria Nuland: At the NATO ministerial last week, there was a commitment among allies that we needed more advice and more options from our NATO military authorities with regard to the consequences of any move by Russia deeper into Ukraine and what that would mean for the eastern edge of the alliance and what it would mean about our need to be more forward deployed in the east. 34:44 Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH): Belarus now that it is seems to be totally within Russia's control also presents another front for the potential for Russia to invade Ukraine. Can you speak to whether we view what's happening in Belarus in that way? I know that Ukrainians view it that way because we heard that when we were in Halifax for the international security forum and met with some Ukrainian officials. Victoria Nuland: Well, as as you know, Senator, the situation in Belarus is just tragic and really concerning in many, many ways, which is why the administration along with the European Union in a multilateral way increased sanctions just last week, including blocking the sale to us or to Europe of one of the great sources of Lukashenko has money potash, etc, and sanction some dozens more Belarusians responsible for the violence and intimidation there and particularly now for the weaponization of migrants pushing you know, accepting them from third countries and then pushing them against the EU's border in a very cynical and dangerous way. But I think you're talking about the potential as Lukashenko becomes more and more dependent on the Kremlin and gives up more and more of Belarus is sovereignty, something that he told his people he would never do that Russia could actually use Belarusian territory to march on Ukraine and or mask, its forces as Belarusian forces. All of those -- Those are both things that that we are watching, and it was particularly concerning to see President Lukashenko would make a change in his own posture with regard to Crimea. He had long declined to recognize Russia Russia's claim on Crimea, but he changed tack a week ago which is concerning. 39:08 Sen. Ron Johnson (R-WI): If there's one thing that Vladimir Putin aught to understand is how unified we are. I mean, there are many things that divide us politically in this country. But when it comes to pushing back on Russian aggression, supporting countries like Ukraine that are trying to develop their freedom, free themselves from their legacy of corruption from their former involvement with the Soviet Union, we are very strongly united. 39:56 Sen. Ron Johnson (R-WI): What we impose on them and how and how harmful it would be to Russia, you know, unfortunately to Russian people. 40:36 Victoria Nuland: What we're talking about would amount to essentially isolating Russia completely from the global financial system with all of the fallout that that would entail for Russian business, for the Russian people, for their ability to, to work and travel and trade. 41:41 Sen. Ron Johnson (R-WI): I can't think of a more powerful way to punish Russian aggression than by rolling back what progress has been made, and if at all possible, prevent the Nord Stream 2 from ever being completed. Is that something that is being discussed with allies is that something's being contemplated? Victoria Nuland: Absolutely. And as if, as you recall from the July U.S.-German statement that was very much in that statement that if that any moves, Russian aggression against Ukraine would have a direct impact on the pipeline, and that is our expectation and the conversation that we're having. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-WI): So again, direct impact is one thing, but I'm literally talking about rolling back the pipeline. Loosely define that but I mean, taking action that will prevent it from ever becoming operational. Victoria Nuland: I think if President Putin moves on Ukraine, our expectation is that the pipeline will be suspended. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-WI): Well, I certainly hope that the Senate Foreign Relations Committee would take up legislation to go beyond just suspending it but from ending it permanently. 44:28 Victoria Nuland: I think we can, and I know this is close to your heart as well, need to do better in our Global Engagement Center and in the way we speak to audiences around the world and particularly on these kinds of subjects. 55:04 Sen. Chris Murphy (D-CT): But something different has happened in that country since what has been referred to as the Revolution of Dignity. I got the chance to be there on the Maidan during the midst of that revolution with you and Senator McCain. 58:56 Sen. Chris Murphy (D-CT): The Three Seas Initiative is a really important initiative linking essentially the ring of countries that are either former republics or satellite states of the Soviet Union together. They're begging for US participation in their projects necessary to make them more energy independent of Russia. Isn't this an opportunity for the United States to step up and take some of these customers away from Russia's gas station? Victoria Nuland: Absolutely, as we have been doing with our support for more LNG terminals around Europe for many years, as we are doing now in our support for, you know, green alternatives, not just in the United States, but in Europe as well. And many, many US companies are involved with that. But that particular belt of three C's countries is absolutely crucial, as you've said. 1:11:19 Sen. Rob Portman (R-OH): I visited to Maidan in 2014. The tires were still smoldering and the Revolution of Dignity changed everything. You know, Ukraine decided to turn to us and to the West, and to freedom and democracy. And it was a momentous decision. They chose to stand with us. And now it's our turn to stand with them. And we've done that over the years. I mean, if you look at what happened with regard to the Ukraine security assistance initiative, which I co authored. Over the past six years, the United States has transferred defense articles, conducted training with Ukrainian military. We have been very engaged. 1:12:05 Sen. Rob Portman (R-OH): This week we have the NDAA likely to be voted on and likely it will include an increase in that lethal defensive funding. 1:12:14 Sen. Rob Portman (R-OH): What defensive weapons has Ukraine ask for and what is the State Department willing to provide them under an expedited process? 1:18:44 Sen. Tim Kaine (D-VA): My concern is this: if the United States and the West's response to a military invasion is sanctions, but no military response, obviously, we're providing military aid to Ukraine. And we've been generous in that way. But if we are not willing to help a Ukrainian military, that's 50,000 people matched up against Russia, I would think that China would conclude, boy, the West sure, I'm going to come to the aid of Taiwan, if we were to do something on Taiwan. Because China would conclude, we're much more militarily powerful than Russia is. And the status questions about Taiwan and sovereignty are a little bit murkier than those about Ukraine. And there's no NATO in the Indo Pacific, we have allies in the Indo Pacific but we don't have a NATO with a charter, with a self defense article. I think China would determine, if the West responds to a military invasion went as far as sanctions but no further, that the United States and other nations would be extremely unlikely to use military force to counter a military invasion of Taiwan. And I think Taiwan would likely conclude the same thing. So I'm very concerned about that. And I wonder, is that a fair concern that I have about how the Chinese and the Taiwanese would view the West's unwillingness to provide more significant military support to stop an invasion by Russia? Is my concern a fair one? Or is my concern overwrought? Victoria Nuland: Senator, in this setting, I would simply say that this is a moment of testing. And I believe that both autocrats around the world and our friends around the world will watch extremely carefully what we do, and it will have implications for generations. Sen. Tim Kaine (D-VA): And those and those implications could go far beyond Ukraine. Victoria Nuland: They could go well beyond Europe. Yes. 1:22:00 Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL): Then I would imagine that he's already been publicly messaging what his asks are. The first is that we would pull back NATO forces from anywhere near their western border. The second is to completely rule out the admission probably not just of Ukraine, but Georgia as a member of NATO. And the third is to stop arming Ukraine. Of those three conditions that he's publicly messaged already, would the United States agreed to any of those three? Victoria Nuland: All of those would be unacceptable. 1:41:11 Victoria Nuland: And in fact you could argue that in the Donbas he did take control of some 40% of Ukraine's coal reserves which were a major energy input 1:42:04 Sen. Bob Menendez (D-NJ): I hope the one thing that anyone in the world who is watching this hearing today takes away is that even on some of the most contentious issues of the day, on this one, there is overwhelming, broad, bipartisan support for Ukraine there is overwhelming bipartisan support for its territorial integrity, there is overwhelming bipartisan support for swift and robust action. And after conversations with some of the members of the committee, I look to galvanize that in some tangible way legislatively as we wait for the days ahead as to what may or may not happen. Ukrainian President Zelensky Meeting with Secretary Austin at the Pentagon August 31, 2021 Secretary Lloyd Austin: As you know sir, President Biden has approved a new $60 million security assistance package including Javelin anti-armor systems and more to enable Ukraine to better defend itself against Russian aggression. Secretary Lloyd Austin: Now this department is committed to strengthening our Strategic Defense Partnership. The US Ukraine strategic defense framework that Minister Tehran and I will sign today enhances our cooperation and advances our shared priorities, such as ensuring that our bilateral security cooperation continues to help Ukraine countering Russian aggression and implementing defense and defense industry reforms in support of Ukraine's NATO membership aspirations, and deepening our cooperation in such areas as Black Sea security, cyber defense and intel sharing. Russian President Putin Annual Call-In Program June 30, 2021 Russian President Vladimir Putin held his annual call-in question and answer session with citizens from around the country. During this 70-minute portion, he answered questions on relations with Ukraine, the European Union, and the United States, reiterating that whatever sanctions are imposed against Russia, his country's economy will prevail. Clips Putin: I have already said that it is impossible and it makes no sense to try to restore the Soviet Union by a number of reasons and looking at the demographic processes in a number of former Soviet republic, so it's unreasonable effort to do because we can face a lot of social problems that will be possible to resolve and some issues like the ethnic groups, in various regions, but what should we do about Russia itself without the geopolitical realities and about our internal development? Putin: Why is Ukraine not on the list of countries who are Russia's adversaries? Another question: are you going to meet with Zelensky? Well, why Ukriane is not on the list of adversaries? That's because I do not think that the Ukrainian people are our adversaries. I said it many times and I will say it again. The Ukrainians and Russians, that's one people, one nation. Putin: What I'm worried about is a fundamental thing. They are trying to open up military bases near or inside Ukraine. Making the territory of Ukraine, the territory that's close on the border with Russia a military platform for other countries is a threat to the security of Russia. And this is what worries us. This is what we have to think about. Discussion: Foreign Affairs Issue Launch with Former Vice President Joe Biden Council on Foreign Affairs January 23, 2018 Clips 00:06:15 Joe Biden: They cannot compete against a unified West. I think that is Putin's judgment. And so everything he can do to dismantle the post-World War II liberal world order, including NATO and the EU, I think, is viewed as in their immediate self-interest. 00:24:15 Haass: In the piece, the two of you say that there's no truth that the United States—unlike what Putin seems to believe or say, that the U.S. is seeking regime change in Russia. So the question I have is, should we be? And if not, if we shouldn't be seeking regime change, what should we be seeking in the way of political change inside Russia? What's an appropriate agenda for the United States vis-à-vis Russia, internally? 00:24:30 Biden: I'll give you one concrete example. I was—not I, but it just happened to be that was the assignment I got. I got all the good ones. And so I got Ukraine. And I remember going over, convincing our team, our leaders to—convincing that we should be providing for loan guarantees. And I went over, I guess, the 12th, 13th time to Kiev. And I was supposed to announce that there was another billion-dollar loan guarantee. And I had gotten a commitment from Poroshenko and from Yatsenyuk that they would take action against the state prosecutor. And they didn't. So they said they had—they were walking out to a press conference. I said, nah, I'm not going to—or, we're not going to give you the billion dollars. They said, you have no authority. You're not the president. The president said—I said, call him. (Laughter.) I said, I'm telling you, you're not getting the billion dollars. I said, you're not getting the billion. I'm going to be leaving here in, I think it was about six hours. I looked at them and said: I'm leaving in six hours. If the prosecutor is not fired, you're not getting the money. Well, son of a bitch. (Laughter.) He got fired. And they put in place someone who was solid at the time. Confirmation Hearing: Defense Secretary Confirmation Hearing Senate Armed Services Committee January 12, 2017 00:20:15 Sen. McCain: For seven decades, the United States has played a unique role in the world. We've not only put America first, but we've done so by maintaining and advancing a world order that has expanded security, prosperity, and freedom. This has required our alliances, our trade, our diplomacy, our values, but most of all, our military for when would-be aggressors aspire to threaten world order. It's the global striking power of America's armed forces that must deter or thwart their ambitions. Too many Americans, too many Americans seem to have forgotten this in recent years. Too many have forgotten that our world order is not self-sustaining. Too many have forgotten that while the threats we face may not have purely military solutions, they all have military dimensions. In short, too many have forgotten that hard power matters—having it, threatening it, leveraging it for diplomacy, and, at times, using it. Fairly or not, there is a perception around the world that America is weak and distracted, and that has only emboldened our adversaries to challenge the current world order. Daily Briefing: Nuland Tape Press Conference February 6, 2014. Jen Psaki, State Department Spokesperson 0:19 Reporter: Can you say whether you—if this call is a recording of an authentic conversation between Assistant Secretary Nuland and Ambassador Pyatt? Jen Psaki: Well, I'm not going to confirm or outline details. I understand there are a lot of reports out there, and there's a recording out there, but I'm not going to confirm a private diplomatic conversation. Reporter: So you are not saying that you believe this is a—you think this is not authentic? You think this is a— Psaki: It's not an accusation I'm making. I'm just not going to confirm the specifics of it. Reporter: Well, you can't even say whether there was a—that this call—you believe that this call, you believe that this recording is a recording of a real telephone call? Psaki: I didn't say it was inauthentic. I think we can leave it at that. Reporter: Okay, so, you're allowing the fact that it is authentic. Psaki: Yes. Reporter: “Yes,” okay. Psaki: Do you have a question about it? Phone Conversation: Nuland-Pyatt Leaked Phone Conversation February 4, 2014 Nuland: Good. So I don't think Klitsch [Vitali Klitschko] should go into the government. I don't think it's necessary, I don't think it's a good idea. Pyatt: Yeah, I mean I guess, in terms of him not going into the government, just sort of letting him stay out and do his political homework and stuff. I'm just thinking in terms of, sort of, the process moving ahead, we want to keep the moderate Democrats together. The problem is going to be Tyahnybok and his guys and I'm sure that's part of what Yanukovych is calculating on all this. Nuland: I think Yatz [Arseniy Yatsenyuk] is the guy with the economic experience, the governing experience. He's the guy. What he needs is Klitsch [Vitali Klitschko] And Tyahnybok On the outside, he needs to be talking to them four times a week. You know, I just think Klitsch [Vitali Klitschko] Going in he's going to be at that level working for Yatsenyuk it's just not gonna work. Pyatt: We want to get someone out here with and international personality to come out here and help to midwife this thing. And then the other issue is some kind of outreach to Yanukovych. We'll probably regroup on that tomorrow as we see how things fall into place. Nuland: So on that piece, Jeff, I wrote the note, Sullivan's come back to me saying “you need Biden,” and I said probably tomorrow for an attaboy and get the deeds to stick, Biden's willing. Pyatt Great. Press Conference: Senator John McCain on Ukraine at the Atlantic Council C-SPAN December 19, 2013. 00:16:45 McCain: If Ukraine's political crisis persists or deepens, which is a real possibility, we must support creative Ukrainian efforts to resolve it. Senator Murphy and I heard a few such ideas last weekend—from holding early elections, as the opposition is now demanding, to the institution of a technocratic government with a mandate to make the difficult reforms required for Ukraine's long-term economic health and sustainable development. Decisions such as these are for Ukrainians to make—no one else—and if they request our assistance, we should provide it where possible. Finally, we must encourage the European Union and the IMF to keep their doors open to Ukraine. Ultimately, the support of both institutions is indispensable for Ukraine's future. And eventually, a Ukrainian President, either this one or a future one, will be prepared to accept the fundamental choice facing the country, which is this: While there are real short-term costs to the political and economic reforms required for IMF assistance and EU integration, and while President Putin will likely add to these costs by retaliating against Ukraine's economy, the long-term benefits for Ukraine in taking these tough steps are far greater and almost limitless. This decision cannot be borne by one person alone in Ukraine. Nor should it be. It must be shared—both the risks and the rewards—by all Ukrainians, especially the opposition and business elite. It must also be shared by the EU, the IMF and the United States. All of us in the West should be prepared to help Ukraine, financially and otherwise, to overcome the short-term pain that reforms will require and Russia may inflict. Discussion: Beyond NAFTA and GATT C-SPAN April 20, 1994 Arthur Dunkel, Director General of the UN 26:00:00 Dunkel: If I look back at the last 25 years, what did we have? We had two worlds: The so-called Market Economy world and the centrally planned world; the centrally planned world disappeared. One of the main challenges of the Uruguay round has been to create a world wide system. I think we have to think of that. Secondly, why a world wide system? Because, basically, I consider that if governments cooperate in trade policy field, you reduce the risks of tension – political tension and even worse than that.” Cover Art Design by Only Child Imaginations Music Presented in This Episode Intro & Exit: Tired of Being Lied To by David Ippolito (found on Music Alley by mevio)
Our reporters Sean Murray, Adam Daly, and Brian Whelan join us to discuss the latest instalment of The Good Information Project, examining how the pandemic could have a lasting impact on the way we work. How soon might be people be back in the office, and what is the 'right to disconnect' for those who remain working from home?
Our reporters Rónán Duffy and Gráinne Ní Aodha examine the possibility of - and the appetite for - a united Ireland in the next decade. How would a border poll work, and what's this Shared Ireland Unit the government set up? This episode is part of The Good Information Project - we're also joined by Brian Whelan to explain more about this new initiative from The Journal.
Kelly Winrich y Sam Outlaw siguen al lado de Michaela Anne tras el éxito de su álbum Desert Rose con la producción de un nuevo trabajo aún sin fecha de edición, pero con un par de canciones que ya hemos podido anticipar en el tiempo de TOMA UNO. Después del esperanzador “Good Times” llega un toque mucho más cercano a la tradición de la country music con “Burn My Bridges”. La canción surgió cuando la propia Michaela entendió que su vida no estaba encaminada de la mejor forma posible. Al parecer, una mañana de resaca decidió que no podía seguir viviendo así y que debía escribir sobre ello. El problema es que Rodney Crowell ya había compuesto muchos años antes "Ain’t Living Long Like This", por lo que decidió darle un toque más cercano al honky tonk con el piano Brian Whelan y el pedal steel de Philip Sterk. Así nació “Burn My Bridges”. Cuando Muscle Shoals y Nashville se encuentran ahí está Skylar Gregg, que acaba de publicar su tercer álbum, Roses, cuyo tema central es realmente conmovedor, hablando sobre los seres queridos perdidos con una tesitura vocal que recuerda a Dolly Parton. Con sede en Nashville, donde se mudó su familia para poder seguir las inclinaciones artísticas de sus padres, también músicos, Skylar tiene la férrea convicción de una cantante y compositora de talla. “Roses” no es un disco fácil en su contenido, ya que sus letras están llenas de situaciones difíciles donde se hallan el arrepentimiento, la muerte, las adicciones, la moralidad y los abusos. Todo ello envuelto en sonidos atemporales en los que sí es sencillo reconocerse. Bruce Robison y Kelly Willis persisten en ser los mejores anfitriones de un hogar musical que han llamado The Bunker y que tiene como sede muy cerca de Lockhart, en Texas, convertida en la sede de The Next Waltz, una aventura vital alternativa en la que no hay ordenadores ni efectos digitales. Todo se graba en una cinta de 2 pulgadas. Y, entonces, surge la magia. Uno de los ejemplos más cercanos es esta versión de la pareja a “Tennessee Blues”, una maravillosa canción de Bobby Charles, un cantante y compositor con raíces en la Cajun music, nativo de Abbeville, en Louisiana, y pionero del “rock pantanoso” gracias a temas como este, que en 1972 empezó a darle a conocer gracias al apoyo de Rick Danko de The Band, que produjo su álbum de debut y le invitó a participar en The Last Waltz, el concierto de despedida del grupo en el Winterland Ballroom de San Francisco cuatro años después. Bobby Charles murió hace 10 años. Tish Hinojosa, Stephanie Urbina Jones y Patricia Vonne tienen una larga carrera por separado y muchos puntos de unión. Crecieron en la tejana San Antonio y el Tex Mex ha sido una de sus raíces compartidas. Ahora han decidido poner en común esa riqueza sonora bajo el nombre de The Texicana Mamas y con ese título lanzan su disco de debut como trío, que ellas mismas han coproducido. Su perfección para armonizar se ha trasladado también a la selección de canciones, a la mezcla de inglés y español, y a la riqueza del sonido procedente de ambos lados de la frontera. Las tres mujeres se turnan para cantar las distintas composiciones y se reúnen para versionar “Lo Siento Mi Vida”, la canción que Linda Ronstadt compuso junto a su padre Gilbert y a Kenny Edwards, su compañero en los Stone Poneys, para el álbum Hasten Down The Wind de 1976. La continuación del disco de debut de Molly Tuttle reivindica como ninguno la sensibilidad de una mujer que en 2019 publicaba When You're Ready. Ahora, ...But I'll Rather Be with You, muestra a Molly Tuttle es una colección de versiones que pone de manifiesto su eclecticismo y su habilidad para filtrar los más distintos sabores sonoros. Son diez canciones plenas de brillantez en las que el productor, Tony Berg, ha tenido un papel preponderante, siendo capaz de construir un edificio que tiene sus cimientos en Nashville, donde Molly ha centrado su participación, y al que se han añadido músicos de estudio de Los Angeles como Matt Chamberlain y Patrick Warren. Recorriendo canciones desde National a Harry Styles, pasando por los Stones, Grateful Dead o Rancid hasta llegar a "How Can I Tell You" de Cat Stevens, que en septiembre del 71 formó parte del álbum Teaser and the Firecat, marcando una línea emocional cuya protagonista es la soledad. Ashley Campbell ha recogido muy buena parte de las esencias de su padre, el legendario Glen Campbell para recuperar su más que reconocible sonido en “Something Lovely”, la canción que compuesta junto a Brandon Kress da nombre a su segundo trabajo, que verá la luz a primeros de octubre. Sigue mezclando una diversidad de influencias que combinan la vieja escuela del country, el bluegrass que a veces desarrolla como excelente banjista que es, el folk más enraizado y nuevas propuestas contemporáneas más atrevidas. Tener a su lado como padrino a Carl Jackson, es un apoyo personal y artístico impagable. Carl Jackson siempre ha sido un músico cercano convertido en un referente del bluegrass y el country más enraizado. Colaborador de Glen Campbell, Jim & Jesse o Emmylou Harris, entre muchos otros, también estuvo cerca de Alecia Nugent, que no es, ni mucho menos, una desconocida para los oyentes de TOMA UNO. Nativa de Hickory Grove, en el estado de Louisiana, la llegaron a apodar “Hillbilly Goddess”, tal y como se titula su tercer álbum de hace 11 años. Era debido, sin duda, a la serenidad que se les supone a los veteranos en un terreno tan complicado como el del bluegrass, donde siempre se ha desenvuelto a la perfección. Ella, por entonces, tenía 37 años y la International Bluegrass Music Association la nombró Vocalista Femenina de la temporada. Tras abandonar Nashville y después de todos esos años, Alecia reaparece con The Old Side of Town, un proyecto con 10 nuevas canciones, que sigue explorando sus raíces y que cuenta con la producción del veterano Keith Stegall, que ha estado al lado de Alan Jackson desde sus comienzos. Una de las canciones más vulnerables de este nuevo registro es, sin duda, "They Don’t Make‘ em Like My Daddy Anymore", dedicada a su padre, que murió de cáncer el primer día de julio de 2013. Han pasado casi cuatro años desde que Mo Pitney debutó con Behind This Guitar, un disco muy bien considerado que dejo el mejor sabor de boca para un debutante tan joven. Ahora con 27 años, este nativo de Cherry Valley, en Illinois, regresará a primeros de octubre con el esperado Ain’t Lookin ’Back, un disco que corrobora los buenos augurios de su debut. Colaboraciones como la de Jamey Johnson, Ricky Skaggs y Marty Stuart dan impulso a un trabajo que nos remonta a comienzos de los 1990, una etapa especialmente brillante del resurgir de la industria de Music Row. Incluso su voz recuerda mucho a aquellos tiempos, evocando a Keith Whitley, Daryle Singletary o Randy Travis. Es evidente que Mo Pitney tiene la capacidad de saltar en el tiempo y poner de acuerdo a diferentes generaciones. “Looks Like Rain” es una de las muestras más sólidas de este álbum. La nueva generación de artistas de Americana nos va despejando un panorama esperanzador con la llegada de Mo Pitney o de Daniel Donato, un músico de 25 años convertido en todo un maestro de la Telecaster que debuta con el álbum A Young Man’s Country. Nativo de Nashville y criado en sus calles y sus locales, especialmente el legendario Robert's Western World de Lower Broadway, le hemos escuchado tocar en el Ryman junto a The Wild Feathers o grabando Hard to Please con The Black Lillies. El veterano guitarrista Robben Ford ha producido un disco de presentación formal que rezuma esa Cosmic American Music que elevó a los altares Gram Parsons, aireada con las mejores esencias psicodélicas de Grateful Dead y el toque outlaw de Waylon Jennings. Daniel Donato compone con coherencia, pero es evidente que cuando versiona algunas de sus canciones favoritas pone un tinte de emoción inevitable. Así ha ocurrido con “Angel From Montgomery” de John Prine, una canción del disco de debut del recordado músico de Illinois, cuando faltaba casi un cuarto de siglo para que Donato naciera. Con una carrera envidiable hasta sus últimos días, no era sencillo impresionar a una leyenda como John Prine. Pero el artista ahora desaparecido escuchó a Arlo McKinley y decidió que debía pasar a formar parte de su sello discográfico, Oh Boy Records.El músico de Ohio ha debutado con Die Midwestern, con una mezcla perfecta de country y folk para hablar de buenos momentos, decisiones equivocadas y rupturas dolorosas con la sensación de que estas escuchando las historias que siempre cantaron los clásicos, aunque las formas son propias de coetáneos como Jason Isbell, Tyler Childers, Ian Noe o John Moreland. Así ocurre con “She’s Always Been Around”, un tema de honky tonk de carretera con la jukebox encendida que hubiera interpretado George Jones con sumo gusto. Se fue a grabar a Memphis con músicos como Ken Coomer de Uncle Tupelo y Wilco), Rick Steff (Cat Power) y Reba Russell que ha acompañado a maestros como Johnny Cash y Roy Orbison. Si el tejano Lefty Frizzell fue el referente de Merle Haggard, es evidente que el artista de Bakersfield es el espejo en el que se mira Zephaniah OHora, un músico de Brooklyn que ha adquirido su estética y su sonido. Su segundo álbum, Listening to the Music, mantiene esa prestancia, pero es evidente la madurez alcanzada desde que hace tres años debutó con This Highway. La producción del desaparecido Neal Casal ha tenido una importancia vital para que se produzca una empatía de toques agridulces que pudiera servirnos para estos tiempos duros como para los buenos que están por venir. El tema central, “Listen To The Music”, reconoce el poder de la música para cambiar las cosas y servir de escape de todo el dolor que nos rodea. En cierta forma es una especie de regreso a las maneras de los 70, cuando todo se hizo más reflexivo, incluyendo al inevitable Merle Haggard. Ya que hablábamos de honky tonks, en este primer fin de semana de la nueva temporada de TOMA UNO en Radio 3 queremos despedirnos recordando que somos conscientes de tener amigos en los mejores sitios. Hace exactamente un mes se cumplieron 30 años de la publicación de un clásico como “Friends In Low Places” de Garth Brooks. Cuando en 2015 aquel tema celebraba su cuarto de siglo, el artista de Oklahoma decidió volver a grabarlo juntos a amigos como Florida Georgia Line, Jason Aldean, Keith Urban y George Strait. La canción se incluyó exclusivamente en una caja de 10 CDs titulada Garth Brooks: The Ultimate Collection. Volvemos el próximo fin de semana a la sintonía de Radio 3, donde nos encantará seguir cumpliendo años juntos. Escuchar audio
We're super excited to bring you the debut episode of our new podcast. We're just about to head into the studio to finish 4 new songs but before we do we discuss the creative buzz, how not to get a great idea and working with our guest, the multitalented Brian Whelan. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/7HorseNation/support
Annual Sale Preview Our Annual Sale is fast approaching, so we have done a special podcast about it! This is the first Podcast that features other staff members from the store, so we have host and store manager Brian og, joined by fellow staff members Pearse and Dean. Not only that, we have the store owner, Brian Whelan who is the one in charge of running the sale every year. In this episode, we talk about how our Annual Sale originally started, how it has changed over the years and why it's not worth your while waiting until Black Friday if you really want a genuine bargain! Annual Sale starts Saturday 9th November at 10am. Check out www.berminghamcameras.ie for more details
Welcome to Episode 7. This episode is a little bit different as it was recorded on location at the IPPVA National Conference in the Hodson Bay Hotel. This event had six presentations by different people. As we are a sponsor of the IPPVA, we were invited to do one of the presentations so our Store Manager and host of this podcast, Brian Whelan, was one of the speakers. He managed to get an interview with each of the speakers after their presentation so this episode consists of the interviews with all of them. The list of speakers were: Rashida Keenan (IPPVA Photographer of the Year) https://www.rashidakeenanphotography.com/ Tanya Crosbie (IPPVA Awards Chairperson) http://www.gigglesandsmiles.com/ Shane O'Neil (IPPVA Wedding Photographer of the Year) http://www.aspectphotography.net/ Annie & Kevin Kheffache (Organisers or DocDay 2020) https://www.anniekheffache.com/ Rafal Kszuik (Award Winning Videographer) Neil Warner (President IPPVA) http://www.warnercorporatephotography.com/contact/ We hope you enjoy this episode For more information visit us a www.BerminghamCameras.ie
In this first episode of The Hollywood Honky Tonk Music Show with Grant Langston we play great new Southern California Roots, Americana and Country Music from... Brian Whelan, Manda Mosher, The HawtThorns, Claire Holley, Tawny Ellis, Sam Outlaw, Dan Janisch, The Coals, Anny Celsi and more. Visit the show homepage at http://www.hollywoodhonkytonkshow.com
Welcome to Episode 5. There's been no big announcements since our last episode, but store manager Brian Whelan and Store Ambassador Jules Coll chat about things going on in the industry. Our guest in this episode is "Photographer to the Stars" Brian McEvoy. Brian has worked with some of the biggest names on the Irish red carpet and is the go-to man for any PR Events. He talks us through how he got interested in photography, How his big break came with and how he would be very happy if a 3rd generation of the McEvoy family entered the photography business. Some of you may even recognise Brian from his tv appearances… And, of course, we have a competition to win a The Bermingham Cameras goody bag! For more information visit us a www.BerminghamCameras.ie
In this episode, store manager and co-host Brian Whelan talks to host Jules Coll about news in the industry and upcoming events in the store including a Sony A7R IV instore day. Our guest in this episode is Joe Ladrigan. Joe is now a professional photographer, but up until about 3 years ago Joe had never even picked up a DSLR. Our host Jules talks to Joe and we get to hear his story about has his life has taken a huge turn from a job in finance to being a photographer. And, of course, we have a competition to win a The Bermingham Cameras goody bag! For more information visit us a www.BerminghamCameras.ie
After the great feedback from the first episode here's episode 2. Our host Jules Coll talks to store manager Brian Whelan about what's been happening in the store recently and the world of photography. The guest in this episode is founder and owner of Sportsfile, Ray McManus. Ray tells us the story of how he got started in photography, established Sportsfile to where it is now and how he's just "an unemployed salesman" taking pictures for a living. Sportsfile is one of the largest photography agencies in Europe so it was great to hear Ray's story. And, of course, we have a competition to win a The Bermingham Cameras goody bag! For more information visit us a www.BerminghamCameras.ie
Welcome to the Bermingham Cameras Podcast. We will bring you the latest news, products and events from the photographic industry in Ireland and further afield. We will have a different guest on each episode. For our very first episode, we felt it was only right that our guest should be our owner and proprietor Brian Whelan. Brian has been in the store since 1968. In his interview, he goes through the changes that the industry has seen since he started. He also tells us about his many roles within the company before eventually becoming the owner. We also talk about why we are doing this podcast, tell you what our plans are for the future and there's even a competition to win a prize!
Brian was the utility player for Dwight Yoakam for 4 years and then left to start a solo career. Great insight into what it takes to start a solo career & the highs and lows that go with it. Also, his non-audition w Dwight, cool guitars, learning to be tolerant, more: Subscribe https://www.everyonelovesguitar.com/subscribe/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EveryoneLovesGuitar/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/everyonelovesguitar/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ELovesGuitar
This week on the syndicast we welcome pistol builder and market disruptor Adam Nilson from Atlas Gun Works. Before we start the show I want to say thanks for all the people that signed up for the download or the meeting. If you are a shooter getting started as an influencer go to hawkeyesyndicate.com/first1000 we will email you an ebook If you are a shooter that has 1000 followers and wants to know what to do next go to hawkeyesyndicate.com/influencer and we will schedule a 1 hour meeting with you If you are a company that is interested in getting an outside in look at your company go to hawkeyesyndicate.com/jointhesyndicate and we will schedule a meeting to go over our findings with you and send you actionable next steps for your company. Without further ado Adam Nilson... When did you get started in competition shooting? When did you know you were hooked When and how did Atlas Gunworks happen? What were the early days like? Design Business production Marketing Business Philosophy? When did the youtube videos start? When did you know you were a disruptor in the marketplace? Lets Talk about he current Lineup of Pistols Titan Chaos Titan SS Titan Operator Nemesis Hyperion Erebus Nyx Full Custom Work What’s next for Atlas? How do you take care of yourself? Physically Mentally Spiritually Do you have any routines: Morning / evening Practice Competition What advice do you have for someone starting a company? Maybe they have a successful widget or a great idea and they just need a little push. What would you say? Link: hawkeyesyndicate.com/atlas Mentions: Brian Enos Forums: https://forums.brianenos.com/ Brian Whelan: https://cprifle.com/ Blue Steel Ranch: http://www.bluesteelranch.co/
Sam Marine played in bands in his native Gainesville, Florida and New York City before landing Los Angeles a few years back. His brand-new Big Dark City EP is Marine's third release, and on it he has perfected his particular brand of muscular, country-tinged rock and roll. Call it Americana if you wish, but the genre has always overlapped the straight-ahead, cranked-amp jangle of the classic rockers. Marine knows this, and he smartly recruited Los Angeles' rising star Brian Whelan to produce Big Dark City. The result pulls no punches and takes no prisoners. While he's not on the road or gigging around town, Marine works as a bartender, and the cast of characters and late night lifestyle of the world's second oldest profession provides him with ample inspiration for his songwriting. The title track is a swaggering mid-tempo rocker that sounds like a lost Steve Earle classic. "Dawn Come and Gone" serves up a ramped-up, four-on-the-floor stomp tempo and showcases Marine's confident vocals with a bit of Sun Records-era slapback echo. Both of the first two songs are astute observations of American society's late night outsider spaces that are often haunted by bartenders, artists, insomniacs and musicians - and it's palpable that Marine knows them well. The remaining three tracks on Big Dark City take a page from Drive-By Truckers' best work with narratives of hard luck situations set in any-state, any-year rural America. The only complaint about Big Dark City is that it is an EP rather than a full-length release - and it's fitting that he is getting some traction in the music scene, because Marine shares a bit of whatever is in the Gainesville water that made Tom Petty's Heartbreakers one of the best bands in the world.
Sam Marine played in bands in his native Gainesville, Florida and New York City before landing Los Angeles a few years back. His brand-new Big Dark City EP is Marine's third release, and on it he has perfected his particular brand of muscular, country-tinged rock and roll. Call it Americana if you wish, but the genre has always overlapped the straight-ahead, cranked-amp jangle of the classic rockers. Marine knows this, and he smartly recruited Los Angeles' rising star Brian Whelan to produce Big Dark City. The result pulls no punches and takes no prisoners. While he's not on the road or gigging around town, Marine works as a bartender, and the cast of characters and late night lifestyle of the world's second oldest profession provides him with ample inspiration for his songwriting. The title track is a swaggering mid-tempo rocker that sounds like a lost Steve Earle classic. "Dawn Come and Gone" serves up a ramped-up, four-on-the-floor stomp tempo and showcases Marine's confident vocals with a bit of Sun Records-era slapback echo. Both of the first two songs are astute observations of American society's late night outsider spaces that are often haunted by bartenders, artists, insomniacs and musicians - and it's palpable that Marine knows them well. The remaining three tracks on Big Dark City take a page from Drive-By Truckers' best work with narratives of hard luck situations set in any-state, any-year rural America. The only complaint about Big Dark City is that it is an EP rather than a full-length release - and it's fitting that he is getting some traction in the music scene, because Marine shares a bit of whatever is in the Gainesville water that made Tom Petty's Heartbreakers one of the best bands in the world.
Sam Marine played in bands in his native Gainesville, Florida and New York City before landing Los Angeles a few years back. His brand-new Big Dark City EP is Marine's third release, and on it he has perfected his particular brand of muscular, country-tinged rock and roll. Call it Americana if you wish, but the genre has always overlapped the straight-ahead, cranked-amp jangle of the classic rockers. Marine knows this, and he smartly recruited Los Angeles' rising star Brian Whelan to produce Big Dark City. The result pulls no punches and takes no prisoners. While he's not on the road or gigging around town, Marine works as a bartender, and the cast of characters and late night lifestyle of the world's second oldest profession provides him with ample inspiration for his songwriting. The title track is a swaggering mid-tempo rocker that sounds like a lost Steve Earle classic. "Dawn Come and Gone" serves up a ramped-up, four-on-the-floor stomp tempo and showcases Marine's confident vocals with a bit of Sun Records-era slapback echo. Both of the first two songs are astute observations of American society's late night outsider spaces that are often haunted by bartenders, artists, insomniacs and musicians - and it's palpable that Marine knows them well. The remaining three tracks on Big Dark City take a page from Drive-By Truckers' best work with narratives of hard luck situations set in any-state, any-year rural America. The only complaint about Big Dark City is that it is an EP rather than a full-length release - and it's fitting that he is getting some traction in the music scene, because Marine shares a bit of whatever is in the Gainesville water that made Tom Petty's Heartbreakers one of the best bands in the world.
In the third episode of the Jukebox Graduate Dave and Eugene welcome Brian Whelan into Pollywood Studios for a fun-filled fragment of their ongoing discussion of all things music. You'll hear about the history between Brian and Eugene and how Brian soldiered through life changes to produce his two great albums, Decider and Sugarland. You'll also hear some cuts from those albums and a live in-studio performance of a brand new song. Then the guys discuss the new Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band reissue, music from 1967, the Velvet Underground, Bob Seger, Frankie Ballard, Jason Isbell's new album, Nashville, the responsibility of country music and the time Brian played piano for Chuck Berry. They also go over new music from Dan Auerbach, Portugal the Man, Richard Edwards, Roger Waters, Jesse Dayton, Jaime Wyatt and Fanfarlo. This episode of the Jukebox Graduate is brought to you by Satellite Amplifiers with special thanks to Alex Geringas and Karam Salem. www.thejukeboxgraduate.com
Brian Whelan drops by the ID World HQ studio and talks about his difficult decision to leave his steady gig playing in Dwight Yoakam's band in order to focus on building a career as an artist in his own right. As always, Brian brings great songs, great conversation, heaps of talent, and an honest approach to his art.
Los Angeles based Seattle native, Brian Whelan, walks us through his journey coming up through the LA roots scene, from joining Dwight Yoakam's band to committing full time as a solo artist.
In January of this year, Brian Whelan left the cushy gig as guitar player for Dwight Yoakam to strike out on his own as a performer. I think he'll do well. www.BrianWhelanMusic.com www.FOHMusic.com
Amy Blaschke sings with the voice of an angel who has spent a lot of time looking after earnest, lonely people with broken hearts. Her singing voice isn't exactly airy - it is too grounded in alto earthiness to abide flights of vapid soprano fancy. But neither is it husky, because it possesses far too much buoyancy to keep her enchanting melodies from doing anything but soaring. The eleven songs that make up Blaschke's upcoming fifth album, Opaline, veer from strutting, triple meter Neko Case blues to gentle, fingerpicked indie folk songs that sound like lost Nick Drake classics - with a heavy helping of breezy 60s pop to bind it all together. Blaschke's melodies share the same balance of the consonant and dissonant aspects of Drake's music, and producer Brian Whelan's deft touch brings everything into a soft focus that lets Blashke's new batch of songs shine in their best light. On the whole, Opaline seems borne of a world in which Wilco releases an album of Stephen Sondheim's most revered songs. It would be hard for listeners to not fall in love with Blashke's Opaline, and to fall in love with her for making it.
Amy Blaschke sings with the voice of an angel who has spent a lot of time looking after earnest, lonely people with broken hearts. Her singing voice isn’t exactly airy - it is too grounded in alto earthiness to abide flights of vapid soprano fancy. But neither is it husky, because it possesses far too much buoyancy to keep her enchanting melodies from doing anything but soaring. The eleven songs that make up Blaschke’s upcoming fifth album, Opaline, veer from strutting, triple meter Neko Case blues to gentle, fingerpicked indie folk songs that sound like lost Nick Drake classics - with a heavy helping of breezy 60s pop to bind it all together. Blaschke’s melodies share the same balance of the consonant and dissonant aspects of Drake’s music, and producer Brian Whelan’s deft touch brings everything into a soft focus that lets Blashke’s new batch of songs shine in their best light. On the whole, Opaline seems borne of a world in which Wilco releases an album of Stephen Sondheim’s most revered songs. It would be hard for listeners to not fall in love with Blashke’s Opaline, and to fall in love with her for making it.
Amy Blaschke sings with the voice of an angel who has spent a lot of time looking after earnest, lonely people with broken hearts. Her singing voice isn’t exactly airy - it is too grounded in alto earthiness to abide flights of vapid soprano fancy. But neither is it husky, because it possesses far too much buoyancy to keep her enchanting melodies from doing anything but soaring. The eleven songs that make up Blaschke’s upcoming fifth album, Opaline, veer from strutting, triple meter Neko Case blues to gentle, fingerpicked indie folk songs that sound like lost Nick Drake classics - with a heavy helping of breezy 60s pop to bind it all together. Blaschke’s melodies share the same balance of the consonant and dissonant aspects of Drake’s music, and producer Brian Whelan’s deft touch brings everything into a soft focus that lets Blashke’s new batch of songs shine in their best light. On the whole, Opaline seems borne of a world in which Wilco releases an album of Stephen Sondheim’s most revered songs. It would be hard for listeners to not fall in love with Blashke’s Opaline, and to fall in love with her for making it.
Brian Whelan was one of the very first guests on Independent's Day, stopping by our studios for the second episode way back on March 9th, 2011. At the time, he was making the rounds in a number of Los Angeles bands and building a reputation as a formidable player on a number of instruments. That reputation put his name on the short list of players being considered for a vacancy in maverick country legend Dwight Yoakam's band. Yoakam needed a versatile musician who could sing harmonies and cover parts on several instruments, including keyboards, accordion, guitar and pedal steel guitar. But Whelan had never really played the latter, a complicated beast of an instrument that requires all four of a pedal steel player's arms and legs to make its characteristically weepy and lonesome sound. Yoakam met with Whelan and asked the younger musician if he thought he could learn how to play pedal steel for the gig. Whelan wisely replied, “Yes,” and in doing so, he stepped into the role of a full-time member of Yoakam's band that would find him playing years of top-tier shows and recording on two of Yoakam's albums. Whelan, who used to be called “The Kid” in Los Angeles music circles, summarily skipped a few grades and got paid to earn what is tantamount to a PhD in real-world music by apprenticing with one of the masters of modern country and western music. And now, after four years, Whelan has taken the courageous steps to leave Yoakam's band and strike out on his own. After all, no matter how good the gig is, your name will never be on the marquee if the spotlight is always on the other guy.
Brian Whelan was one of the very first guests on Independent’s Day, stopping by our studios for the second episode way back on March 9th, 2011. At the time, he was making the rounds in a number of Los Angeles bands and building a reputation as a formidable player on a number of instruments. That reputation put his name on the short list of players being considered for a vacancy in maverick country legend Dwight Yoakam’s band. Yoakam needed a versatile musician who could sing harmonies and cover parts on several instruments, including keyboards, accordion, guitar and pedal steel guitar. But Whelan had never really played the latter, a complicated beast of an instrument that requires all four of a pedal steel player’s arms and legs to make its characteristically weepy and lonesome sound. Yoakam met with Whelan and asked the younger musician if he thought he could learn how to play pedal steel for the gig. Whelan wisely replied, “Yes,” and in doing so, he stepped into the role of a full-time member of Yoakam’s band that would find him playing years of top-tier shows and recording on two of Yoakam’s albums. Whelan, who used to be called “The Kid” in Los Angeles music circles, summarily skipped a few grades and got paid to earn what is tantamount to a PhD in real-world music by apprenticing with one of the masters of modern country and western music. And now, after four years, Whelan has taken the courageous steps to leave Yoakam’s band and strike out on his own. After all, no matter how good the gig is, your name will never be on the marquee if the spotlight is always on the other guy.
Brian Whelan was one of the very first guests on Independent’s Day, stopping by our studios for the second episode way back on March 9th, 2011. At the time, he was making the rounds in a number of Los Angeles bands and building a reputation as a formidable player on a number of instruments. That reputation put his name on the short list of players being considered for a vacancy in maverick country legend Dwight Yoakam’s band. Yoakam needed a versatile musician who could sing harmonies and cover parts on several instruments, including keyboards, accordion, guitar and pedal steel guitar. But Whelan had never really played the latter, a complicated beast of an instrument that requires all four of a pedal steel player’s arms and legs to make its characteristically weepy and lonesome sound. Yoakam met with Whelan and asked the younger musician if he thought he could learn how to play pedal steel for the gig. Whelan wisely replied, “Yes,” and in doing so, he stepped into the role of a full-time member of Yoakam’s band that would find him playing years of top-tier shows and recording on two of Yoakam’s albums. Whelan, who used to be called “The Kid” in Los Angeles music circles, summarily skipped a few grades and got paid to earn what is tantamount to a PhD in real-world music by apprenticing with one of the masters of modern country and western music. And now, after four years, Whelan has taken the courageous steps to leave Yoakam’s band and strike out on his own. After all, no matter how good the gig is, your name will never be on the marquee if the spotlight is always on the other guy.
Independent's Day celebrated its 100th episode with a live event at Chloe's at Golden Road brewing on Wednesday, January 22nd, 2014. Many of the artists who have been guests on ID played live sets, including Brian Whelan, Jess Penner, Loch & Key, Little Lonely, Pi Jacobs, Big Harp, Alias Means and many more. The episode is compiled from live interviews conducted that night as well as some short discussions with past guests at the Independent's Day World Headquarters. Artists featured in the interviews includes Jess Penner, Eugene Edwards, Davey Meshell of The Neighborhood Bullys, Brian Whelan, Ted Wulfers, Mike Chylinski of Arrow Highway, Big Harp, Joe Jencks, Loch &Key, Andy Creighton of The World Record, John Hoskinson, Sarah Barker, Robbie Rist, Jason Taylorson and Ray Argyle of Sunken Ships.
Independent's Day celebrated its 100th episode with a live event at Chloe's at Golden Road brewing on Wednesday, January 22nd, 2014. Many of the artists who have been guests on ID played live sets, including Brian Whelan, Jess Penner, Loch & Key, Little Lonely, Pi Jacobs, Big Harp, Alias Means and many more. The episode is compiled from live interviews conducted that night as well as some short discussions with past guests at the Independent's Day World Headquarters. Artists featured in the interviews includes Jess Penner, Eugene Edwards, Davey Meshell of The Neighborhood Bullys, Brian Whelan, Ted Wulfers, Mike Chylinski of Arrow Highway, Big Harp, Joe Jencks, Loch &Key, Andy Creighton of The World Record, John Hoskinson, Sarah Barker, Robbie Rist, Jason Taylorson and Ray Argyle of Sunken Ships.
Independent's Day celebrated its 100th episode with a live event at Chloe's at Golden Road brewing on Wednesday, January 22nd, 2014. Many of the artists who have been guests on ID played live sets, including Brian Whelan, Jess Penner, Loch & Key, Little Lonely, Pi Jacobs, Big Harp, Alias Means and many more. The episode is compiled from live interviews conducted that night as well as some short discussions with past guests at the Independent's Day World Headquarters. Artists featured in the interviews includes Jess Penner, Eugene Edwards, Davey Meshell of The Neighborhood Bullys, Brian Whelan, Ted Wulfers, Mike Chylinski of Arrow Highway, Big Harp, Joe Jencks, Loch &Key, Andy Creighton of The World Record, John Hoskinson, Sarah Barker, Robbie Rist, Jason Taylorson and Ray Argyle of Sunken Ships.
Brian is perhaps the youngest journeyman on the LA music scene, racking up an impressive list of credits as a band member and sideman with artists like The Broken West, Mike Stinson, Randy Weeks, Tony Gilkyson, Eugene Edwards, Dwight Yoakam and a host of others. He has stepped out of the shadow next to the drum riser, swapped his bass for a Telecaster and put together a new band called Wheelhouse in order to showcase his considerable talents as a singer, songwriter and performer.
Brian is perhaps the youngest journeyman on the LA music scene, racking up an impressive list of credits as a band member and sideman with artists like The Broken West, Mike Stinson, Randy Weeks, Tony Gilkyson, Eugene Edwards, Dwight Yoakam and a host of others. He has stepped out of the shadow next to the drum riser, swapped his bass for a Telecaster and put together a new band called Wheelhouse in order to showcase his considerable talents as a singer, songwriter and performer.
Brian is perhaps the youngest journeyman on the LA music scene, racking up an impressive list of credits as a band member and sideman with artists like The Broken West, Mike Stinson, Randy Weeks, Tony Gilkyson, Eugene Edwards, Dwight Yoakam and a host of others. He has stepped out of the shadow next to the drum riser, swapped his bass for a Telecaster and put together a new band called Wheelhouse in order to showcase his considerable talents as a singer, songwriter and performer.
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