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Young people not drinking is killing music venues…That is according to one of the UK's leading Music Agents and Promoters, John Giddings, who has worked with the likes of David Bowie, Madonna, Sex Pistols, Rolling Stones and has run the Isle of Wight Festival since its revival in 2002.Is there any truth to this?To discuss, guest host Sinead Ryan is joined by John Brereton, Grand Social PR Manager & Director of the Dublin Bowie Festival, Rebecca Cappuccini, Spokesperson for Music and Entertainment Association of Ireland, First Music Contact CEO Angela Dorgan and Marcus Lester from Plug Artists.

Since 2019, personal injury claims have fallen by about 40%, and yet, premiums continue to rise and affect businesses.Joining Andrea to discuss how business is being hurt by insurance costs is Leah O'Brien from Breifne Gymnastics Club Cavan, Ger Hough, owner of JJ Hough's Singing Pub in Bangher Co. Offaly, Paula Donohoe, owner of Clever Cloggs Creche in Ballyconnell in County Cavan and Jackie Conboy, Co-Founder of the Music & Entertainment Association of Ireland.

From Taylor Swift to Coldplay, and now Oasis, tickets for gigs are becoming increasingly difficult to secure. Even those with presale codes and loyalty access are struggling to see their favourite artists on tour. Are the ticket providers at fault? Is there a fairer system when it comes to securing concert tickets?Guest host Adrian Kennedy is joined by Rebecca Cappuccini, Spokesperson for Music and Entertainment Association of Ireland (MEAI), Elaine Burke, host of the ‘For Techs Sake' podcast and more to discuss.

U2 are the highest-earning band from Ireland or the UK so far this year.Bono and crew have banked more than €118 million from 23 shows in Las Vegas and playing to 382,000 fans.U2 have been on the go since 1976 and it is clear that almost 50 years later they are still one of the biggest bands in the world.So why aren't they more celebrated here?Andrea is joined by Jackie Conboy from the Music & Entertainment Association of Ireland, Newstalk's Jess Kelly, singer Paul Byron and more to discuss.

You can start getting involved in the entertainment industry right here at UCLA. In the second episode of this four-part miniseries, UCLA students KylieRae Condon and Katerina Bonderud join Podcasts contributors Jackson Wooton and Hela Khalil to discuss the Business in Entertainment Association and the Delta Kappa Alpha fraternity at UCLA.

If you're going to see Pearl Jam, Taylor Swift or Bruce Springsteen this summer, chances are you'll be paying more than concert goers in places like London, Barcelona and Munich. Steep ticket prices is nothing new, but can anything be done to bring the prices down? And why is it more expensive to go to a concert in Ireland compared to the rest of Europe? Stefanie Preissner was joined by Jackie Conboy, Co-Founder of the Music & Entertainment Association of Ireland (MEAI).

If you're going to see Pearl Jam, Taylor Swift or Bruce Springsteen this summer, chances are you'll be paying more than concert goers in places like London, Barcelona and Munich. Steep ticket prices is nothing new, but can anything be done to bring the prices down? And why is it more expensive to go to a concert in Ireland compared to the rest of Europe? Stefanie Preissner was joined by Jackie Conboy, Co-Founder of the Music & Entertainment Association of Ireland (MEAI).

Fine Gael backbenchers such as Michael Ring and Charlie Flanagan have applied pressure on Simon Harris to scrap the new late night licencing laws in a bid for Fine Gael to stay true to its core values.Kieran was joined by Professor Frank Murray, Chairman of Alcohol Action Irealand and Liver Specialist and Jackie Conboy Co-Founder of the Music and Entertainment Association of Ireland to discuss...

Trey Burvant, Former President of Louisiana Film & Entertainment Association, joins guest host Ian Hoch to chat about how the film industry doing in Louisiana, and how you can get involved in a production. 

This hour, Ian Hoch tackles Constitutional Carry, and gets an update on Hollywood South, with guest Trey Burvant, Former President of Louisiana Film & Entertainment Association.

Ron Curry, CEO of the Interactive Games & Entertainment Association, joins Michael McLaren to delve into the growing trend of women in their fifties embracing video games and challenging stereotypes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tommy talks to Jason Waggenspack, President of the Louisiana Film and Entertainment Association and CEO of The Ranch Studios

Dave Cohen in for Tommy Tucker. Dave talks with Trey Burvant, President of the Louisiana Film and Entertainment Association

Join Elliot, Luke, Charlie and Ceri Hutton the Director of Industry Development & Programs at the Interactive Games & Entertainment Association as they talk through this years Melbourne International Games... LEARN MORE The post Checkpoint MIGW Recap with special guest Ceri Hutton! appeared first on Checkpoint.

Tommy talks to Trey Burvant, President of the Louisiana Film and Entertainment Association

Andy Wells is joined by Ron Curry from the Interactive Games & Entertainment Association to talk through the new "Australia Plays 2023" report. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Musicians and stage crew working in Dublin city center say they're worried that violence in the city will impact our nightlife. It comes after it was announced last night that a man in his 30s after being attacked on Sunday morning and after the attack on US tourist Stephen Termini last month. Musicians and gig-goers say they're worried about being out late. Rebecca CappuccinI spokesperson for the Music and Entertainment Association of Ireland along with callers joined Andrea Gilligan on the show.

Shortage of hotel accommodation is leading to a decline in attendance at concerts and events across the country. That's the warning from The Music and Entertainment Association of Ireland, whose spokeswoman Rebecca Cappuccini joined Ciara this morning on the show.

Shortage of hotel accommodation is leading to a decline in attendance at concerts and events across the country. That's the warning from The Music and Entertainment Association of Ireland, whose spokeswoman Rebecca Cappuccini joined Ciara this morning on the show.

Rebecca Cappuccini, Music and Entertainment Association of Ireland, warns high prices and hotel shortage is threatening attendances at events

Trey Burvant, President of the Louisiana Film and Entertainment Association, joins guest host Ian Hoch to talk about the Writers Guild of America voting unanimously to strike, and how the strike will affect jobs in Louisiana. 

Guest host Ian Hoch speaks with Trey Burvant, President of the Louisiana Film and Entertainment Association, bout the Writers Guild of America voting unanimously to strike, and how the strike will affect jobs in Louisiana. 

Michael Strickland is the Founder and Chairman of Bandit Lites. Since the advent of Covid he has been involved in getting government money in support of the touring industry. Furthermore, he is trying to get all facets of the entertainment industry aligned in the Entertainment Association, so they have a voice in Washington, D.C. and are prepared in case a catastrophe affecting entertainment occurs in the future. Listen to the story of how Michael penetrated the government to get monies released and how he formed and grew Bandit Lites.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's been announced that Katie Taylor won't play Croke Park because of the costs of using the venue. On top of that, we found out yesterday that Beyonce won't be coming here as part of her world tour – that adds her to the names like Madonna and Coldplay that have skipped Ireland on their tours. Is it just too expensive here to play gigs? Does it make Ireland less appealing as an option? Andrea was joined on Lunchtime Live by Rebecca, who worked in the music industry, Matt McGranaghan is from the Music and Entertainment Association of Ireland and others to discuss…

Join us for another episode of MBA's unplugged! This week we sit down with Danielle Pruitt the President of Marshall's Business of Entertainment Association, Lulu Laviolette the President of the High Tech Association, and Jivan Gandhi the President of the E-Commerce and Retail Association here on campus. They share their experiences, talk about what the club brings to campus, and give us a peak behind the curtain into what life as a president is like! Note: The recording of this episode was right before Thanksgiving Break and Finals so there is a bit of a delay to edit and post. Thanks for understanding!

Welcome to our LDI special. In our LDI series we will be speaking to some of the people who will be speaking or exhibiting at this year's LDI show running from November 14 - 20 at the Las Vegas Convention centre. Today our guest is Michael T Strickland. Michael started Bandit Lites in 1968. The company grew into a global leader. Along the way he founded and owned Thomas Engineering US, Tomcat Engineering US, Avolites US, Best Techs, Gear Park, Authentic Stars, Vol Air, BPH and GRNLite. He also acquired Lights Up, Meteorlites and DPH Lighting, as well as having an interest in Skycam. Strickland and others started We Make Events, Red Alert Restart and COVAID. Strickland won many prestigious awards over the years including CNN USA Today Entrepreneur of the Year and was only the second non musician to win the Academy of Country Music ACM Milestone Award. In 2022 Strickland was presented the rarely given CMA Humanitarian Award. Strickland has won numerous industry awards including the Parnelli Visionary Lifetime Achievement Award, The Pollstar Impact 50 Award, the Pollstar Heroes of Live Award, and he is in numerous Hall of Fames. The University of Tennessee named him Distinguished Alumni of both the College of Business and of the entire University of Tennessee. Bandit Lites has been named Lighting Company of the Year an industry leading 27 times. From 2020 up to today Strickland has been a fierce advocate for the entire entertainment industry before Congress, the media, and the industry. Strickland was key to passage of The Cares Act, PPP, PPP2, Enhanced Unemployment, Save Our Stages and is now working on passing The MUSIC Act and formation of The Entertainment Association. Strickland has appeared nonstop on network television and testified before the Senate on behalf of the industry. We want to hear from YOU and provide a forum where you can put in requests for future episodes. What are you interested in listening to? Please fill out the form for future guest suggestions here and if you have suggestions or requests for future themes and topics, let us know here! @theatreartlife Thanks to David Zieher who composed our music.

We had COVID... it came, tried very hard to destroy our industry, then (for the most part) left - and it's like we've learned nothing. As an industry, we went back to what we were doing, and forgot the important lessons we've learned. So a group of us, Marcel, Michael Strickland, Ellen Lampert (LDI), Seth Jackson and Nathan Alves have combinded to discuss the foundation of an association, simply called The Entertainment Association (TEA) to help position us as an industry, so we're NEVER looked past again. The seed will be planted at LDI where this group will be on a panel that will also include Robin Shaw from Upstaging, and production manager, Marty Hom. 

Tomy talks with Trey Burvant, President of the Louisiana Film and Entertainment Association

The countdown is well and truly on for Garth Brook's Dublin gigs this weekend. But, he will have no support acts for any of the 5 concerts. The Music and Entertainment Association of Ireland say that it's not good enough and it is an enormous stage and that it would be a great opportunity to raise the profile of an Irish support act. Matt McGranaghan, Spokesperson for the Music and Entertainment Association of Ireland and David James, country music singer and singer, Aoife Brady joined Andrea on Lunchtime Live to discuss..

For a number of years, decades really, Daktronics has been involved with or attended the IDEA – Information Display and Entertainment Association conference. This year is no different. To hear about the show, our involvement and what we will have in the booth, Justin visited with Daktronics representatives Sarah Rose, Diane Gonzalez-Ferranti and Greg Fleischbein. Daktronics Webpage for IDEA: https://www.daktronics.com/en-us/events/idea IDEA Website: ideaontheweb.org

Cayman Music and Entertainment Association's comments on the passing of Clifton “Papie” Conolly. A missing man in East End Is recovered in water related death. Parliament is ready to support Caymanian home buyers. #RCNEWS #RADIOCAYMAN #CAYMANISLANDS --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/rcnews/message

Will this see a massive change for Ireland and Arts going forward, PJ asks Matt McGranahan of the Music & Entertainment Association of Ireland See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Matt McGrannaghan and Senator Malcom Byrne were on the Morning Mix to discuss the entertainment industry and the need to offer supports.

Riann O'Dwyer, CEO of Big Boss Events, and Matt McGranaghan, spokesperson for the Music and Entertainment Association of Ireland, discuss the latest restrictions that were announced yesterday.

Tickets into a late bar or nightclub will need to be purchased an hour in advance, as part of new guidelines for the sector. It's expected the regulations will be passed this week, despite pleas from the pubs and clubs' sector for a two-week grace period. Jackie Conboy of the Music and Entertainment Association of Ireland and our friend Jo Knobel spoke to Fran on Tipp Today.

Former mayor of Atlanta Kasim Reed has made it official: he wants his Atlanta mayoral seat back and believes he is best fit for the position. In this brutally honest sit down with Ed Lover and Ali Roc from The Georgia Entertainment Association, Reed unveils his plan to restore the Atlanta the once over saw during his two terms. Enjoy this week's episode of C'Mon Son! The Podcast.

Barry Lenihan, reporter, Patrick O'Donovan, Junior Minister for the Office of Public Works and Fine Gael TD, Alan Kelly, Labour Party Leader, Matt McGrenahan, Musician, Spokesperson for the Music & Entertainment Association

Matt McGrenaghan, spokesperson for the Music and Entertainment Association of Ireland, on a potential date for the return of live music.

Matt McGranaghan, spokesperson for the Music and Entertainment Association of Ireland calls for a precise date for the reopening of the live entertainment sector and a reversal of planned PUP cuts next month.

The new rules say a max of 200 people are permitted at organised outdoor events in most venues and 500 are allowed in premises with the capacity for 5,000 or more guests. Matt McGranaghan from Music and Entertainment Association of Ireland joins Niall on the line to discuss this.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The new rules say a max of 200 people are permitted at organised outdoor events in most venues and 500 are allowed in premises with the capacity for 5,000 or more guests. Matt McGranaghan from Music and Entertainment Association of Ireland joins Niall on the line to discuss this. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Do you ever wonder who is responsible for all the great events that happen in Cape Coral? Let us introduce you to Shelly Walton. She's the owner of Backstreets Sports Bar and the President of the South Cape Hospitality and Entertainment Association. Her group is responsible for trolley nights, fun business events and PRIDE Cape Coral. Tune in as we talk about the fun coming up for the rest of 2021!

On Tuesday's Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey was joined by Matt McGranaghan from The Music and Entertainment Association of Ireland and Ennis musician Siobhan Peoples. Monday saw the resumption of indoor dining for the fully vaccinated, but live gigs are still not permitted in pubs, restaurants or hotels. The Music and Entertainment Association of Ireland (MEAI), which has some 5,000 members, is calling for the Government to set out a clear plan for its members to return to work.

The Music and Entertainment Association of Ireland, is calling for a roadmap so its members can return to work. The MEAI says its members are angry and frustrated they aren't part of today's reopening. Matt McGranaghan spokesman from the association spoke to Fran.

The spokesperson for the Music & Entertainment Association of Ireland (MEAI) Matt McGranaghan joins Louise to talk about the details of the €14 million music and entertainment grant suppport that was announced earlier this year and what exactly this means for musicans and entertainers. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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Navan based fiddle player Matt McGranaghan, spokesperson for MEAI(Music and Entertainment Association of Ireland), spoke about how the industry has been decimated and hopes that a new All Party Oireachtas Committee will help them. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Part two of a three part special looking at the music industry organisations that Minister Catherine Martin listed as being influential in informing her departments approach to structuring the €50 Million industry support package that is now open for applications. Who do the organisations represent and what do they hope to achieve? Part two features musician Matt McGranaghan, sound engineer Jackie Conboy and musician Mark O'Reilly. All three are representatives of the Music and Entertainment Association of Ireland.

The movie and TV sectors of the arts and entertainment industry have received Federal Government help, but a peak body from the Australian Video Game industry has spoken out saying the industry has been left in the dark and unutilised. Ron Curry is the CEO of Interactive Games & Entertainment Association and he joins John Stanley to share why he thinks the industry could become a billion-dollar industry if it was given the support. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

300 Days Without Work For Musicians And Live Events Workers Today, over 5,000 musicians and road crew will have been without work for 300 days according to the Music and Entertainment Association of Ireland.  The MEAI say that the music and live events industry was the first to close and will be the last to reopen and they are calling on the Government for more support.   Clare Mckenna was joined by Eoin in Cork who plays in the wedding band, The Buachaills. Photo by Chad Kirchoff from Pexels Listen and subscribe to Lunchtime Live on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify.      Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App.     You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.

Over 5,000 musicians and road crew are without work for exactly 300 days today because of Lockdowns and as a result, many have left the entertainment industry to find work elsewhere. The music and live events industry was the first to close and will be the last to re-open, according to the Music and Entertainment Association of Ireland (MEAI). They say March 13th was the day the music died in Ireland and it has been the sound of silence ever since. While Government has provided universal supports for other industries affected by COVID-19, the music and entertainment industry has been forced to compete with other sectors for funding. Jackie Conboy from the MEAI joined Shane Beatty: [audio mp3="https://media.radiocms.net/uploads/2021/01/05071612/jackie-conboy.mp3"][/audio]

Cliodhna  Donnellan chats to Matt McGranaghan on The Morning Dew on Scariff Bay Community Radio. Matt is from the MEAI (Music and Entertainment Association of Ireland) and he talks about providing information to musicians in the industry during the current circumstances. https://www.facebook.com/Meaiireland/ Originally broadcast on Sunday 13th September 2020.

On this weeks edition of Covid Connections Niall Boylan spoke to Catherine Greene from the Adult Guidance Association about how people can upskill and find a new career. He also spoke to Paul who has lost his income as a Chauffeur and Lesley Kane from the Music and Entertainment Association of IrelandSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this weeks edition of Covid Connections Niall Boylan spoke to Catherine Greene from the Adult Guidance Association about how people can upskill and find a new career. He also spoke to Paul who has lost his income as a Chauffeur and Lesley Kane from the Music and Entertainment Association of Ireland See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's Covid Connections we speak to Head of Advocacy & Public Affairs at the Alzheimers Society of Ireland Tina Leonard who discusses the need for guidance to reopen services without delay. Matt McGranaghan from the Music and Entertainment Association of Ireland speaks to Niall about their call on the Minister for Finance and the Minister for Social Protection’s to clarify the mistake in the pandemic unemployment payments made to members in the music and entertainment industry. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's Covid Connections we speak to Head of Advocacy & Public Affairs at the Alzheimers Society of Ireland Tina Leonard who discusses the need for guidance to reopen services without delay. Matt McGranaghan from the Music and Entertainment Association of Ireland speaks to Niall about their call on the Minister for Finance and the Minister for Social Protection's to clarify the mistake in the pandemic unemployment payments made to members in the music and entertainment industry. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Seamus talks to Run Curry, CEO of the Interactive Games and Entertainment Association, about how the industry has been dealing with the pandemic, the highs and lows of the first half of the year, and the politics that holds back better support for the business of games in this country. If you're in the industry, or you want to be, or you just want to know what's going on, Ron is the guy and this episode is a great update on everything that's been happening and where things might go next. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Dr Huu Kim Le is an Australian child analyst and psychiatrist, specialising in video game addiction. Based in South Australia, Kim can reach young and remote Australians across Australia thanks to telepsychiatry. Growing up as a gamer himself, he’s combined the two loves in his life — video games and medicine — and is an expert in the rapidly growing field of gaming addiction. In today’s episode, he discusses types of gaming disorders, insights into the type of gamer who is at risk, how gaming designers appeal to the types of personality traits that we each possess, how they use financial incentives to maximise gaming promotion and participation, and the potential inherent issues that can negatively impact children who are susceptible to addiction.   Key takeaways: In China, the government is imposing a curfew for children after 10 pm and restricting the number of hours they're allowed to play games. Richard Bartle, the first virtual world game designer came up with the 'Bartle Player Types': The Killer, The Achiever, the Socialiser, and the Explorer. Research from Singapore suggests that there is a relationship between social competence, anxiety, depression and video gaming time. According to the Interactive Games and Entertainment Association in Australia, female players are just as likely as their male counterparts to be playing video games. Girls are having more problems with their internet usage, even though boys are playing more video games, with the rise of social media addiction. Telehealth is a powerful medium to overcome physical barriers and limitations. It allows people across Australia to get access to help who otherwise wouldn't be able to receive help.   Resources and links: https://cgiclinic.com/ LinkedIn - Dr Huu Kim Le Game Quitters Website Call To Mind - Supporting people to find the right mental health solution for them, anytime, anywhere.   Connect: Listen to other episodes of Reimagining Healthcare Connect with Yianni Serpanos on LinkedIn Follow HealthTechX on LinkedIn Follow HealthTechX on Instagram Follow HealthTechX on Meetup

Matt Westin-  Hailing from Pittsburgh, PA, Matt Westin’s debut album, “Legacy” is dedicated to the memory of his late father. Matt gave up a promising career as an engineer to be a country musician and actor. Matt’s first single, “Our Redneck of the Woods” reached the IndieWorld Country chart and the European Country Music Association charts. Matt was also on the Top 200 International Country Artists chart. His second single, “Farm Town”also received international airplay and charting.  His current single, “Stomp On” is from his forthcoming EP, to be released on MTS Records. The single reached the Top 40 iTunes country songs chart and is currently in the Top 100 Airplay Today country chart. He will star as Johnny Cash in an upcoming film production. Matt is the 2018 International Music and Entertainment Association Male Country Artist of the Year. He recently appeared in the October 10, 2018 issue of Billboard Magazine as an Emerging Artist.  New single, “Hey Bro” is out on September 13th, 2019. Links: http://www.mattwestin.com  https://www.facebook.com/MattWestinMusic/  Press Kit: https://drive.google.com/open?id=120BkqX09gNVkTGMrrAd6RyC7GY1E3bM4 Contact Matt: Michael Stover MTS Management Group michael@mtsmanagementgroup.com Listen to another #12minconvo

Paul Jakovich joins us to talk about Pico Tanks the competitive team based multiplayer game for mobile devices by Melbourne's very own Panda Arcade. Paul is the Creative Lead on the game and shared the challenges of balancing a game where 2 teams of 3 tanks do battle as well as maintaining a good work environment in his studio. The Interactive Games and Entertainment Association has released the newest version of it’s bi-annual report on the “Power and Impact of Video Games in Australia”. The research includes new information on the number of Australians playing games, how old they are and who they are. Pixel Sift is produced by Scott Quigg, Sarah Ireland, Fiona Bartholomaeus & Mitch Loh. Gianni Di Giovanni is our Executive Producer. Thanks to Salty Dog Sounds for some of our promo music this week. SPONSOR:Thank you to Murdoch University School of Arts for their support over every single episode of Pixel Sift. We couldn't have done it without you. If you want to bolster your skills in media, journalism or game development, check out the Murdoch University School of Arts website for more information!

The World Health Organisation has decided that "Gaming Disorder" is a real health problem, but the global video games industry isn't happy about it. Andy discusses this with Ron Curry, CEO at the Interactive Games and Entertainment Association.

JJ McGuigan is a VH1 Save The Music Songwriting Contest Finalist, award-winning singer-songwriter, guitarist, and mental health advocate.  A drummer since age 13, McGuigan later picked up the guitar and began writing songs at age 20. He attended Newman University and renowned recording school, Full Sail University.  Songwriting has now become JJ’s main focus and passion, with an emphasis on lyrical creation. McGuigan has appeared on countless radio shows and his music has been heard on hundreds of stations around the world.  After a brief stint in Austin, Texas, he has returned to his hometown of Wichita. He is currently working on a follow up EP for 2018 release. His latest single, “In All Honesty” is on both the Roots Music Report and New Music Weekly airplay charts. The video won an LA Music Video Award for Best Lyric Video in 2018.  JJ is nominated for 2 International Music and Entertainment Association awards.  For more information on JJ McGuigan, please visit www.jjmcguiganmusic.com.   www.facebook.com/jjshredder15 www.twitter.com/jjmcguiganmusic   CONTACT: Michael Stover MTS Management Group michael@mtsmanagementgroup.com

Cutting Edge C.E. is an annual music conference in New Orleans that brings together prominent musicians, industry professionals, and filmmakers from across the country. The 26th Cutting Edge conference concluded a few weeks ago, and for my podcast coverage I had the opportunity to interview the festival's founder Eric Cager, along with some musicians performing at the conference and a filmmaker who screened work there. We seek out good people in the industry.  You can go out and meet sharks anywhere, but you don’t need to come and meet them at the Cutting Edge.” - Eric Cager, founder and executive director of Cutting Edge C.E.  Below is a breakdown of the interviews and the approximate times when they start. 1. Bucky Goldberg and Marietta Roebuck, Wild Rabbit Salad - 4:48 min Their song "Amelia" has been tracking high on the Americana charts, and "Killing Flood in Houston" was the No. 1 song on Reverbnation in Houston back in February. 2. Filmmaker Paul Catafago, founder of Mosaic Culture Project - 8:22 min Paul is a New Yorker whose sense of artistic purpose was significantly shaped by the 9/11 attacks. Along with his Mosaic partner Lance Arnold, Paul has put together a series of documentaries on icons in the New Orleans music community. Some of the musicians he interviewed include Clarence "Frogman" Henry, best known for his 1956 hit song "Ain't Got No Home" Deacon John Moore, guitarist for Allen Toussaint and head of the New Orleans Musicians Union George Porter Jr., "the grandfather of funk bass" who has a residency at the Maple Leaf Bar 3. Henry Turner Jr., a soul and funk musician - 20:02 min Henry who wrote the Baton Rouge theme song and spreads the Louisiana spirit across the country with his Ultimate Louisiana Tour. In appreciation of his music outreach efforts the city of Baton Rouge proclaimed Oct. 28 as Henry Turner Jr. Day. Henry's song "Ugly Man" can be heard shortly after his interview.  4.  Cliff & Jeana Downing and Michael Robertson, The Captain Ledge Band - 39:02 min Captain Ledge Band's latest album, Rumors of the Great White Skunk, was awarded the 2018 Bluegrass Album of the Year by the International Music and Entertainment Association.  The band has a sweet way to make a first impression on music industry types, which we also discuss. After the interview concludes, you can hear the band's song "Bucket Mouth," which was nominated for bluegrass song of the year by the International Music and Entertainment Association (IMEA).   5. Eric Cager, founder and director of Cutting Edge C.E. - 59:31 min We discuss the unique vision behind Cutting Edge and some of the highlights from this year's music conference.   # I had a number of takeaways from the conversation and things I wanted to expand upon, so I recorded my commentary as a separate track, which you can hear below or next in the podcast feed. # If you'd like to hear from another band that has played at Cutting Edge, check out thisinterview I did with Mystery Loves Company, a chamber rock band I met at the music conference a few years ago. # Sponsor for this Episode nsavides productions– I make videos and tell stories. Some of my videos are here. # Say hello: podcast@nsavides.com # Related Things Cutting Edge C.E. The Captain Ledge Band Facebook, Instagram, Spotify Twitter Mark Hornsby, a former guest on the podcast, mixed and mastered an album for The Captain Ledge Band. Eric Cager Facebook, LinkedIn WWOZ's Livewire Music Calendar, one of the sites Eric visits to stay abreast of up-and-coming local bands Henry Turner Jr. Facebook, Instagram, Twitter Henry's Ultimate Louisiana Party Festival Henry Turner Jr. Day is on Oct 27. Details about the festivities Paul Catafago Facebook Shortcut for the podcast: nicksav.show Music for the show provided by Rob Costlow. # Bands & Musicians Mentioned Beethoven  Bob Seger Bob Wills Buddy Stewart The Captain Ledger Band Carrie Underwood Cypress Whyman Clarence "Frogman" Henry Deacon John Moore Dick Sims Etta James George Porter Jr. Grayhawk Perkins Henry Turner Jr. J. J. Cale Jackie Wilson Jamie Oldaker John Boutte Leon Russell Loren Pickford Loud MX Mystery Loves Company Peter Frampton Reba Mackintire Rev Goat Carson Roy Brown Smashing Pumpkins Tantrum The Tractors Wild Rabbit Salad Woodenhead # If You Liked the Show Sign up for The nsavides Newsletter. Subscribe or leave an honest review:   Apple Podcasts   Spotify   Overcast Say hello on Twitter:  @nsavidesPRO Thank you for visiting!

Matt Westin's first single, “Our Redneck of the Woods” reached the IndieWorld Country chart and the European Country Music Association charts. Matt is nominated for a 2018 International Music and Entertainment Association award. In this episode, we talk about making a record dedicated to the memory of his father, hanging out with Danny Trejo on a Slayer music video film set, and social media hacks from Gary Vaynerchuk.  To learn more about Matt, check out: http://www.mattwestin.com https://www.facebook.com/MattWestinMusic/ Resources: Favorite books: The Holy Bible Prophecy Edition (NKJV) Live Like You Were Dying: A Story About Living by Tim McGraw A Case for Christ by Lee Strobel Crushing It - Gary Vaynerchuk Favorite microphone: Shure SM58 (wired and wireless) "Our Redneck of the Woods" lyric music video: [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Pslvqzdtr0[/embed]

JJ McGuigan is a VH1 Save The Music Songwriting Contest Finalist, award-winning singer-songwriter, guitarist, and mental health advocate.  A drummer since age 13, McGuigan later picked up the guitar and began writing songs at age 20. He attended Newman University and renowned recording school, Full Sail University.  Songwriting has now become JJ’s main focus and passion, with an emphasis on lyrical creation. McGuigan has appeared on countless radio shows and his music has been heard on hundreds of stations around the world.  After a brief stint in Austin, Texas, he has returned to his hometown of Wichita. He is currently working on a follow up EP for 2018 release. His latest single, “In All Honesty” is on both the Roots Music Report and New Music Weekly airplay charts. The video won an LA Music Video Award for Best Lyric Video in 2018.  JJ is nominated for 2 International Music and Entertainment Association awards.  For more information on JJ McGuigan, please visit www.jjmcguiganmusic.com.   www.facebook.com/jjshredder15 www.twitter.com/jjmcguiganmusic

Today's guest on I Am Refocused Podcast is Music Artist Matt WestinBioMatt Westin was born and raised in a blue collar family in a middle class suburb of Pittsburgh, PA. From a young age, he pursued various passions, including academics, sports, acting, and music. After years of searching, Matt found true fulfillment in the creative outlets of acting and singing, dedicating himself to his artistic pursuits, and walking away from a promising career in engineering. With the influences of many legendary artists, ranging from Johnny Cash to Garth Brooks, “all the way” to Frank Sinatra, Matt found his voice. The thrill of live performance fed his desires, as he honed his vocal ability in bars and clubs around Pittsburgh for over a decade. His obvious drive and talent quickly won over his family's initial disapproval of his walking away from an engineering career, and they became his biggest supporters. Tragically, after a bravely fought battle with Leukemia, Matt's father succumbed to complications of chemotherapy, in April 2016. As a true family man, Matt was utterly devastated and struggled day to day with the reality of his father's death. After months of depression, instead of self-destructing, Matt decided to honor his father's memory, by finally pursuing his music career, as his father had encouraged. Deciding to make a country record in his father's honor, and being introduced by a mutual friend, to world-class musician/songwriter/producer Bryan Cole, the stage was set. Bryan took on the project as producer, believing in his talent and vision, and guiding Matt in making a first-class country record. Bryan recruited long-time friend and mix engineer, Doug Kasper to record and mix the record at nearby Tonic Recording Studios. With radio-ready songs, legendary musicians Mike Brignardello (Big & Rich, Blake Shelton, bass) and Steve Hinson (Dolly Parton, Luke Bryan, steel guitar), and an amazing up- and-coming musician, Adam Ernst, Matt dedicated an entire year to making the record he and his father would be proud of. First single, “Our Redneck of the Woods” reached the IndieWorld Country chart and the European Country Music Association charts. Matt is nominated for a 2018 International Music and Entertainment Association award.http://www.mattwestin.com https://www.facebook.com/MattWestinMusic/ Press Kit: https://drive.google.com/open?id=120BkqX09gNVkTGMrrAd6RyC7GY1E3bM4 CONTACT:Michael StoverHear this podcast on Googleplay, TuneinRadio, iTunes, Spreaker, Youtube, and iHeartradioPodcast weekly broadcast location:Rockafellas Barber Shop (Owner: Rico Rodriguez)1733 Babcock Rd. San Antonio, TX 78229Sponsors:I Am Refocused Podcast Sponsored by River City Donuts San Ant1723 Babock Rd. San Antonio, TX 78229I Am Refocused Podcast Sponsored by Bay Bay McClinton of All Sports Speed and Conditioninghttp://www.allsportsfitness.net/All Sports Speed and Conditioning is the top sports performance training gyms in San Antonio, and has produce many collegiate and professional athletes since opening. All Sports was founded in 1997 by Bremond “Bay Bay” McClinton. All Sports is based out of the beautiful city of San Antonio, TX. Having accomplished his own career in professional sports; starting a company like All Sports was a natural transition for him. Bay Bay is a native of San Antonio, TX. His 100 meter dash in High School at Roosevelt High in San Antonio was not broken until recently. In college Bay Bay played opposite the great future hall of famer, Darrell Green. He went on to sign a professional career with the Houston Oilers, Dallas Cowboys and played 7 years in the European Leagues before returning to his home town to finish his career “San Antonio Texans”. In 2006, his company, All Sports administered the strength and conditioning program for the East vs West Shriners’s college senior bowl. In 2008-09, All Sports administered the strength and conditioning program for the Division II college Senior Cactus Bowl All Star game in Kingsville. Today All Sports Speed and Conditioning continues to train athletes to elevate their athletic performance to the next level in all sports.I Am Refocused Podcast Sponsored by D.W. Brooks Funeral Home2950 E. Houston St.San Antonio, TX 78202Email: info@dwbrooksfh.comPhone: 210-223-2045Website: dwbrooksfuneralhome.comI Am Refocused Podcast Sponsored by Overflowcafe.com Does your website need more traffic? Well visit Overflowcafe.com today! They make websites popular and over 41,000 people use their service to gain more customers. They are winning at business. What about you? Visit Overflowcafe.com Shemaiah is a proud supporter of beyondbeanie.comFor every item purchased we help a child in need. Rock a beyond beanie. Change a life.Use Shemaiah's code for a 25% discount = REED25

Today's guest on I Am Refocused Podcast is Music Artist Matt WestinBioMatt Westin was born and raised in a blue collar family in a middle class suburb of Pittsburgh, PA. From a young age, he pursued various passions, including academics, sports, acting, and music. After years of searching, Matt found true fulfillment in the creative outlets of acting and singing, dedicating himself to his artistic pursuits, and walking away from a promising career in engineering. With the influences of many legendary artists, ranging from Johnny Cash to Garth Brooks, “all the way” to Frank Sinatra, Matt found his voice. The thrill of live performance fed his desires, as he honed his vocal ability in bars and clubs around Pittsburgh for over a decade. His obvious drive and talent quickly won over his family's initial disapproval of his walking away from an engineering career, and they became his biggest supporters. Tragically, after a bravely fought battle with Leukemia, Matt's father succumbed to complications of chemotherapy, in April 2016. As a true family man, Matt was utterly devastated and struggled day to day with the reality of his father's death. After months of depression, instead of self-destructing, Matt decided to honor his father's memory, by finally pursuing his music career, as his father had encouraged. Deciding to make a country record in his father's honor, and being introduced by a mutual friend, to world-class musician/songwriter/producer Bryan Cole, the stage was set. Bryan took on the project as producer, believing in his talent and vision, and guiding Matt in making a first-class country record. Bryan recruited long-time friend and mix engineer, Doug Kasper to record and mix the record at nearby Tonic Recording Studios. With radio-ready songs, legendary musicians Mike Brignardello (Big & Rich, Blake Shelton, bass) and Steve Hinson (Dolly Parton, Luke Bryan, steel guitar), and an amazing up- and-coming musician, Adam Ernst, Matt dedicated an entire year to making the record he and his father would be proud of. First single, “Our Redneck of the Woods” reached the IndieWorld Country chart and the European Country Music Association charts. Matt is nominated for a 2018 International Music and Entertainment Association award.http://www.mattwestin.com https://www.facebook.com/MattWestinMusic/ Press Kit: https://drive.google.com/open?id=120BkqX09gNVkTGMrrAd6RyC7GY1E3bM4 CONTACT:Michael StoverHear this podcast on Googleplay, TuneinRadio, iTunes, Spreaker, Youtube, and iHeartradioPodcast weekly broadcast location:Rockafellas Barber Shop (Owner: Rico Rodriguez)1733 Babcock Rd. San Antonio, TX 78229Sponsors:I Am Refocused Podcast Sponsored by River City Donuts San Ant1723 Babock Rd. San Antonio, TX 78229I Am Refocused Podcast Sponsored by Bay Bay McClinton of All Sports Speed and Conditioninghttp://www.allsportsfitness.net/All Sports Speed and Conditioning is the top sports performance training gyms in San Antonio, and has produce many collegiate and professional athletes since opening. All Sports was founded in 1997 by Bremond “Bay Bay” McClinton. All Sports is based out of the beautiful city of San Antonio, TX. Having accomplished his own career in professional sports; starting a company like All Sports was a natural transition for him. Bay Bay is a native of San Antonio, TX. His 100 meter dash in High School at Roosevelt High in San Antonio was not broken until recently. In college Bay Bay played opposite the great future hall of famer, Darrell Green. He went on to sign a professional career with the Houston Oilers, Dallas Cowboys and played 7 years in the European Leagues before returning to his home town to finish his career “San Antonio Texans”. In 2006, his company, All Sports administered the strength and conditioning program for the East vs West Shriners’s college senior bowl. In 2008-09, All Sports administered the strength and conditioning program for the Division II college Senior Cactus Bowl All Star game in Kingsville. Today All Sports Speed and Conditioning continues to train athletes to elevate their athletic performance to the next level in all sports.I Am Refocused Podcast Sponsored by D.W. Brooks Funeral Home2950 E. Houston St.San Antonio, TX 78202Email: info@dwbrooksfh.comPhone: 210-223-2045Website: dwbrooksfuneralhome.comI Am Refocused Podcast Sponsored by Overflowcafe.com Does your website need more traffic? Well visit Overflowcafe.com today! They make websites popular and over 41,000 people use their service to gain more customers. They are winning at business. What about you? Visit Overflowcafe.com Shemaiah is a proud supporter of beyondbeanie.comFor every item purchased we help a child in need. Rock a beyond beanie. Change a life.Use Shemaiah's code for a 25% discount = REED25

This week on Player Attack, we're finding out which Australians play video games, what they're playing, and why they're playing. Digital Australia 2018 is the seventh study in a series of national research in Australia and New Zealand, conducted by Jeffrey Brand and his team at Bond University. We caught up with Professor Brand and turned the tables for a moment, asking *him* the big questions about what this year's report says about Aussies. The report is fascinating reading, jam-packed with surprising statistics. - the average age of the Australian gamer is now 34 - 97% of homes with children have computer games - 80% of game households have more than one device for playing games - 92% of players play with other people - 50% of children have used games in their school curriculum - 34% of adults have used games for work - 84% of players say games help improve thinking skills - 77% of people who play games in Australia are aged 18 years or older - 46% of video game players are female - 43% of Australians aged 65 and over play video games! Would you like to know more? The full #DA18 report is available from the Interactive Games and Entertainment Association - for free! http://www.igea.net/ ...plus, of course, we have all the latest in gaming news - this is Player Attack! http://www.playerattack.com

Born in England, she went to New York on vacation and never went home, later moving to California before settling in Arizona, where she now resides and does theater in addition to her music. She was the International Music and Entertainment Association’s 2015 Folk Artist of the Year, had their Folk Album of the Year the previous year, and earned three other notable awards in 2015. Among other topics, she discusses how one of her music videos got shown at the New York City Independent Film Festival and other similar events.

Todays Guest is Swedish Country Singer "Hicks" whose new single "I Belong To You is available now. We have some Breaking News about google and YouTube,we talk about the YouTube Space, Justin Answers some questions and i discovered a new standup comedian. More About Our GuestMiqael Persson aka Hicks is the first Swedish country artist to land his first two singles in the New Music Weekly Top 10, (“Hayride,” “Mama’s Kitchen”) and the first to reach the Music Row Top 80.  Hicks is also an award-winning songwriter from the south of Sweden, with multiple Gold and Platinum records to his credit. His rock-edged songs have been recorded by artists like Jimi Jamison (Survivor), Giant (Dann Huff), Bobby Kimball (Toto), Little River Band, and many other Grammy-winning artists.  In addition to his songwriting credits, Hicks is an Independent Country Music Association award winner, and the British Country Music Association’s 2013 European Country Act of the Year.  He has been nominated for the New Music Awards, Indie Music Channel Awards, International Music and Entertainment Association awards, and the Nashville Universe Awards. His latest, “I Belong To You” was co-written by Hicks with Erik Martensson, and hit songwriter, Jorgen Elofsson, writer of two smash hits for Kelly Clarkson (“A Moment Like This,” “Stronger.”)  With its anthemic, soaring vocal hook, Mumford and Sons-like rhythm section, and enough fiddles to inspire a river-side hoe-down, “I Belong To You” is a breath of much-needed fresh air for summer playlists. www.hickscountry.comBuy Hicks New Single Here: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/i-belong-to-you-single/id993286936Also featured in this episode Lawrence Gilmer, John Palmer, & ThonreIf you want to be a Guest or give us suggestions email us: Slowlstnetwork@gmail.comExposure is brought to you by The Slowlist Network! 

I'm catching up with multi-gold and platium recording artist HICKS  Miqael Persson aka Hicks is the first Swedish country artist to land his first two singles in the New Music Weekly Top 10 and the first to reach the Music Row Top 80.  Hicks is also an award-winning songwriter from the south of Sweden, with multiple Gold and Platinum records to his credit. His rock-edged songs have been recorded by artists like Jimi Jamison (Survivor), Giant (Dann Huff), Bobby Kimball (Toto), Little River Band, and many other Grammy-winning artists.  In addition to his songwriting credits, Hicks is an Independent Country Music Association award winner, and the British Country Music Association’s 2013 European Country Act of the Year.  He has been nominated for the New Music Awards, Indie Music Channel Awards, International Music and Entertainment Association awards, and the Nashville Universe Awards. His latest, “I Belong To You” was co-written by Hicks with Erik Martensson, and hit songwriter, Jorgen Elofsson, writer of two smash hits for Kelly ClarksonWith its anthemic, soaring vocal hook, Mumford and Sons-like rhythm section, and enough fiddles to inspire a river-side hoe-down, “I Belong To You” is a breath of much-needed fresh air for summer playlists  http://www.hickscountry.com  http://www.facebook.com/northwestprime   This show is sponsored in part by http://audibletrial.com/northwestprime 1st book is Free! Click & see if audible books are right for you, 30 Day FREE trial    

On this week's Byte: Guests: Rem Ramesh and Kris Maunder of Seamless Content Management join the team in studio to discuss their Hack to your Future recruitment Hackathon. Simon Hettrick, Deputy Director of the Software Sustainability Institute based at Southampton University, and operating at Edinburgh, Manchester and Oxford Universities, was in Melbourne recently for the University of Melbourne's Research Bazaar, and found some time to have a chat with Vanessa. News in Brief: The world's first grid-connected wave power station has been switched on in Western Australia. News has surfaced that Dutch-French tech company Gemalto (who manufacture the majority of the world's mobile SIM cards) was hacked by the NSA and Britain's GCHQ five years ago (and didn't know about it), potentially compromising the company's millions of customers. Gemalto's response was less than reassuring. Netflix have announced their Australian launch date - March 24! Federal Government politicians were available for a chat briefly this week, after it was discovered that a number of them use their publicly available parliamentary emails on the Apple messaging service. The encrypted messaging service Wickr appears to be the app of choice for many who want to keep their comms private - not least Communications Minister Malcolm Turnbull. Mike's Games Wrap: The Interactive Games and Entertainment Association have released the results of their study into games sales in 2014 - a total increase of 20 percent. For developers, Epic have announced that the new Unreal Engine 4 will be free, and Unity have announced that Unity 5 will be too. Surprise Attack have been releaseing some cool indie games lately. Some on the horizon include: Space Sluggers Oscura: Lost Light A Druid's Duel Fort Meow With regard to the big titles, Mike's just playedThe Order: 1886 on PS4 - his verdict? A great looking game, but with lacklustre gameplay. And in big toys, the new Holden interface far outstrips that of Mercedes-Benz. Events and Opportunities: Maker extraordinaire Rex Hazard is in Melbourne: He'll be at the Footscray Maker Lab Thursday March 5 at 6:30pm He'll also be at Media Lab Melbourne with Emme Orbach Sunday March 8 at 2pm. Presented by Vanessa Toholka, Mike Bantick and Dan SalmonKeep up with all things Byte on Twitter, Facebook, and G+ - see you next week!

COUNTRY SINGER | SONGWRITER - Amy Rose is an award winning singer, songwriter and producer from Ontario, Canada. She is the 2014 International Music and Entertainment Association's "Country Entertainer of the Year," as well as winning an Independent Country Music Association Award and a Nashville Universe Award. Her first three single releases in the US have all earned Top 10 status on the LA-based New Music Weekly Magazine country chart, with one single reaching #1. Her new single, "Country Crazy" has just been released and is blowing up the radio airwaves with glowing reviews. Amy Rose will be a performing at the CMA (Country Music Awards) in Nashville on June 5 - June 8. INTERVIEW QUESTIONS INCLUDE: What important career advice do you specifically have for aspiring female Country singer/songwriters? What is the secret to writing a great country song, the lyrics as well as the instrumentation? Do you think a Country singer/songwriter has to move to Nashville to get their work noticed by the important record labels? WEBSITE: facebook.com/amyrosemusicofficial

Amy Rose has already earned a reputation for being one of  Canada’s best-known country music exports. Her soaring vocal range and pop country sensibilities  have garnered high praise and international airplay for “I just Want You to Know”  and “Party Like a Redneck”, which hit #6. She has received a 2013 Ontario Country Music Association nomination for “Rising Star” and was named Country Music Entertainer of the Year by the International Music and Entertainment Association.  She is assembling a new project for 2014 joins us at 2:05 pm ET to play some of the songs and talk about it. Brent Buffan  is a Toronto born singer/songwriter with 2 unreleased full length albums and the edge of success. He has spent years performing and recording, giving him a solid foundation for his next step. After assembling albums and touring alone, he joined up with  four  highly talented and  versatile musicians  in  the band  "The Ride.  Together they have raised the bar for themselves and are now on tour in Southern California, successfully introducing this true troubadour’s songs in one of the most competitive markets in the country. Brent joins us at 2:30 with his new songs and a preview of teh tour. Choose the artists you want us to interview.  musicfriday.nationbuilder.com/yourchoice.

Special Guest/Interview (Howcee) Freddie C. Howard Host Howcee Productions Gospel Up Close with: Hearsay records MOSES DAILEY Ceo and Registered Agent of ATLANTA ENTERTAINMENT ASSOCIATION, INC. Hearsay records Dailey's Ent. Artist Management ATLANTA ENTERTAINMENT ASSOCIATION, INC. was formed on 1996-02-19 in Georgia by MOSES DAILEY located at 5328 CUMBERLAND WAY, STONE MOUNTAIN GA 30087-4211 Read more: http://businessprofiles.com/details/atlanta-entertainment-association-inc/GA-K606778#ixzz2nZR9VMFN Ceo and Registered Agent of ATLANTA ENTERTAINMENT ASSOCIATION, INC.,  

We have our regular segments of Weird News and Hot Topics! Plus much more! With musical guest Amy Rose. Part down-home country girl, part sophisticated musical veteran and “Redneck Diva,” Amy Rose has already earned a reputation for being one of Ontario, Canada's best-known secrets. Amy's first two singles from her forthcoming third album, “I Just Want You To Know” and “(Redneck Reunion) Party Like A Redneck,” both achieved international airplay on more than 300 stations, worldwide. In April 2013, “I Just Want You To Know” reached #9 on the New Music Weekly country chart, while “Party” eclipsed that mark reaching #6 in September 2013. The video for the latter also received more than 400,000 youtube views, while earning a spot on the Y'allwire Top 25 Most Viewed videos chart. Both singles received Music Row chart action, with “I Just Want You To Know” peaking at #85. In the meantime, Amy received a 2013 Ontario Country Music Association award nomination for Rising Star, three nominations and one award win in the 2013 Independent Country Music Association awards, and 4 nominations in the 2013 International Music and Entertainment Association awards.

Colt D. Chambers Theatrical Enterprises is a independent multi-service company providing various theatrical services including producing, directing, management, budgeting, marketing, and design. CDCTE is owned and operated by Colt D. Chambers an award winning vocalist, entertainer, producer and director. Colt is the CEO/President of the International Music and Entertainment Association, Inc., and was recognized by BroadwayGlobal as "America's Youngest Theatre Producer."

SAJA, the South Asian Journalists Association, and SAMMA, South Asians in Media, Marketing and Entertainment Association, present the latest in their series of high-profile webcasts - via BlogTalkRadio.com - with some of the leading South Asian names in global media, arts, entertainment, politics and much more... Acclaimed filmmaker Mira Nair's newest film THE RELUCTANT FUNDAMENTALIST releases in theaters Friday, April 26 in NY & LA, w/ additional US cities on Friday, May 3. Meet the director who brought you such hits as MISSISSIPPI MASALA, MONSOON WEDDING, NAMESAKE. Based on Mohsin Hamid's novel, THE RELUCTANT FUNDAMENTALIST stars Riz Ahmed, Kate Hudson, Kiefer Sutherland, Liev Schreiber, Om Puri & Shabana Azmi.  Joining us is actor Riz Ahmed - interview by SAJA's Aseem Chhabra, BTR's Chitra Agrawal & others. Send your questions to @sajaHQ or saja@saja.org - or call-in LIVE! Watch the trailer at: http://bit.ly/11ylqon

SAJA, the South Asian Journalists Association, and SAMMA, South Asians in Media, Marketing and Entertainment Association, present their fifth annual BlogTalkRadio conversation about the biggest day in American sports - from a South Asian perspective.   Join us as hosts Vijay Setlur (@VijaySetlur), Raakhee Mirchandani (@raakstar) & Sree Sreenivasan (@sree) chat with three ESPN anchors Kevin Negandhi (@knegandhiESPN), Adnan Virk (@adnanESPN) and Zubin Mehenti; Amar Shah (@amarshahism), digital features editor of NFL.com (see the Super Bowl trailer he wrote and produced: http://on.nfl.com/11qSbWA ) as well as filmmaker Evan Rosenfeld (@evansss), whose is directing "Birth of a Sport," about the Elite Football League of India, the first pro American football league in South Asia.   Other South Asian NFL notes: SAJAer Aditi Kinkhabwala - @akinkhabwala is now a reporter for the NFL Network. Paraag Marathe is COO of the San Francisco 49ers and has played a pivotal role in the business side of the operations. This season, Shripal Shah rejoined the Washington Redskins as senior VP and chief strategy officer. And, of course, the new owner of the Jacksonville Jaguars is Shahid Khan (see the glowing "60 Minutes" profile: http://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=50134050n   Call-in live or send your questions: to sree@sree.net or @sree or @sajahq or #sajahq Last year's version: http://b

SAJA, the South Asian Journalists Association, and SAMMA, South Asians in Media, Marketing and Entertainment Association, present the latest in their global conversations with some of the biggest names in the arts, business, science, sports, politics and more. This time, a special Valentine's Day show with the editors and contributors to "Love, InshAllah: The Secret Love Lives of American Muslim Women," a new book that has received wide acclaim. Joining us are Nusra Maznavi and Ayesha Mattu, editors and writers. More on the book at http://loveinshallah.com Call-in live, or send your questions in advance via e-mail: saja@columbia.edu or via Twitter - @sajaHQ * follow the - hashtag #sajahq

SAJA, the South Asian Journalists Association, and SAMMA, South Asians in Media, Marketing and Entertainment Association, present their annual conversation about the biggest day in American sports - from a South Asian perspective. Join us as hosts Vijay Setlur (@VijaySetlur) & Sree Sreenivasan (@sree) chat with three ESPN anchors Kevin Negandhi (@knegandhiESPN), Adnan Virk (@adnanESPN) and Zubin Mehenti;  and others (we are trying to confirm Aditi Kinkhabwala - @AKinkhabwala - NY Giants reporter for the Wall Street Journal who is covering the Super Bowl). Call in live, or send your questions to saja@columbia.edu. If you're tweeting use @sajahq and #sajahq

SAJA, the South Asian Journalists Association, and SAMMA, South Asians in Media, Marketing and Entertainment Association, present the latest in their series of high-profile webcasts - via BlogTalkRadio.com - with some of the leading South Asian names in global media, arts, entertainment, politics and much more... Join us for a conversation with several South Asians who made waves in reality shows in recent years: Photographer Nigel Barker - "America's Next Top Model" judge * Singer Anoop Desai - "American Idol" contestant - finished in 6th place in 2009 * Chef Maneet Chauhan of Vermilion - "Iron Chef" * send us your questions and comments: saja@columbia.edu * SEE http://bit.ly/sajatv

SAJA, the South Asian Journalists Association, and SAMMA, South Asians in Media, Marketing and Entertainment Association, present a conversation about the biggest day in American sports from a South Asian perspective. Join us as host Sree Sreenivasan (@sree) chats with Brandon Chillar, Green Packers linebacker, who's on injured reserve and will be calling in for 15-20 minutes from Dallas; ESPN's Kevin Negandhi (@knegandhiespn), who's co-hosting SportsCenter that night; Anish Shroff (@anishESPN), ESPN anchor-reporter, who covers college footballl; Adnan Virk (@adnanvirkESPN), ESPN anchor; Aditi Kinkhabwala (@AKinkhabwala), NY Giants reporter for the Wall Street Journal, who is covering the Super Bowl; and others. Call in live, or send your questions to saja@columbia.edu. This is Chillar's second visit with SAJA; he joined us on Super Bowl Sunday 2009: http://bit.ly/sajachillar

SAJA, the South Asian Journalists Association, and SAMMA, South Asians in Media, Marketing and Entertainment Association, present the latest in their series of high-profile webcasts - via BlogTalkRadio.com - with some of the leading South Asian names in global media, arts, entertainment, politics and much more... Meet Aasif Mandvi, one of the most recognizable South Asian names working in American entertainment today. He's a star on "The Daily Show with Jon Stewart" and a film and stage actor. He'll discuss his new movie, "Today's Special." From the production notes: This super-feel-good foodie comedy, young Manhattan chef Samir rediscovers his heritage and his passion for life through the enchanting art of cooking Indian food. Samir (Aasif Mandvi) is a sous chef who dreams of becoming the head chef at an upscale Manhattan restaurant. When he is passed over for a promotion, he impulsively quits and intends to go to Paris and apprentice under a master French chef. His dreams must be put aside after his father has a heart attack and Samir is forced to take over Tandoori Palace, the nearly bankrupt family restaurant in Jackson Heights. Starring and written by Aasif Mandvi. The film also stars Madhur Jaffrey, Harish Patel, Naseeruddin Shah, Jess Weixler, Kevin Corrigan, and Dean Winters. More on the film at http://www.todaysspecial.com * Questions to saja@columbia.edu

SAJA, the South Asian Journalists Association, and SAMMA, South Asians in Media, Marketing and Entertainment Association, present the latest in their series of high-profile webcasts - via BlogTalkRadio - with some of the leading South Asian names in global media, arts, entertainment, politics and much more... Shabana_Azmi,_Davos Join us for a webcast with Shabana Azmi, one of the best-known actresses in India and the diaspora. A former member of the Rajya Sabha, India's upper house of parliament, she is a multiple national and international award winner and recently turned 60. There have been many retrospectives of her works around the world, incluidng one organized by the Film Society of Lincoln Center. The Bollywood icon is kicking off another national tour in New York for her latest theatrical project, Girish Karnad's "Broken Images," directed by Alyque Padamsee. The play is dubbed as a psychological thriller that brings out the various truths of the life of a celebrity writer. On a live webcast this Monday, the award winning actress, who has worked in over 140 films and theater plays, will discuss her career as well as her dedication to the Indian village of Mijwan. Her father, the well-known Urdu poet the late Kafi Azmi, began building this village that was once frozen in time. Today, it has a computer center and a sewing center among other developments that uplifts the life of its habitants - thanks mainly to the efforts of Azmi and her friends. Interviewing her will be SAJA's Aseem Chhabra, freelance entertainment writer; and SAMMA's Pooja Kumar, award-winning Hollywood & Bollywood actress ("Bollywood Hero," "Flavors," "Anjaana Anjaani", "Law & Order") - and will be taking your questions live.