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Creatives sometimes struggle with sobriety, and the artistic lifestyle can make that challenge even more difficult to overcome. Detroit musician Greater Alexander, who was named the area's best songwriter by Metro Detroit in 2019, is using the money he's made composing for companies like Amazon, Jeep, and Dodge to build a residence for sober artists. He shares the story with Seth and Becky of The D Brief.
Originated by Greater Alexander, the Greater Impact House is about developing ground level awareness for career-driven creatives towards urban renewal in Detroit, Michigan. This project is geared towards established artists that are focused on creating artwork and music without the use of drugs, alcohol, tobacco or any other mind altering substances. Learn more: https://www.greaterimpacthouse.com/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/music-money-and-life/support
Writers can sometimes overlook the richness of their less central characters. Ursula Hegi isn't one of those writers. In The Patron Saint of Pregnant Girls, she sets in motion characters that fans of Hegi will remember well to tell an entirely new story. In this eagerly awaited new work, Hegi revisits a story told to great acclaim--this time from a new perspective with an even deeper sense of heartache, compassion, and understanding. About the Author:Ursula Hegi is the author of over a dozen books, including Stones from the River, Children and Fire, Floating in My Mother’s Palm, and Tearing the Silence, and has received more than thirty grants and awards. She teaches in the Stony Brook MFA program and lives with her family on Long Island. Episode Credits:This episode was produced by Andrew Dunn, Beau Friedlander and Amanda Stern. It was edited, mixed and sound-designed by Andrew Dunn who also created Bookable's chill vibe. Our host is Amanda Stern. Beau Friedlander is Bookable's executive producer and editor in chief of Loud Tree Media. Music:"Gatekeeper" by Sun Shapes, "Lights Out" by The Tree Ring, "Books That Bounce" by Rufus Canis, "Attempt to be Poetic'" by Keen Collective, "Ferris Wheels" by Paper Rabbit, "Uni Swing Vox" by Rufus Canis, "The Silence is Here to Save You" by Greater Alexander.
Super excited for this episode, friends!
Written straight out of a Meditation with Greater Alexander, together we explore some of the sounds in “Mask
Sometimes someone is just a pure artists down to the core. In this episode, I get the chance to talk to Greater Alexander about life, humility, crowdfunding and respect for one's self.
Sometimes someone is just a pure artists down to the core. In this episode, I get the chance to talk to Greater Alexander about life, humility, crowdfunding and respect for one's self.
Episode 7. Detroit musician Alexander Vlachos overcomes depression and self-doubt to become the recording artist Greater Alexander.