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Going Global – How hybrid experiences are allowing organizers to reach new audiences. 2020 taught us that with the adoption of digital-first experiences, our reach as organizers can be greater than ever. This can pose endless opportunities for traditionally regionalized events to expand and reach new markets, increasing their community and network of buyers/sellers. This incredible opportunity also opens the door to potential challenges such as connecting across multiple cultures and staying true to your organization's brand identity.  With this in mind, we were excited to speak with two global experts for our first episode of 2021. Carolene and John share their real-world experience planning and organizing experiences across multiple regions and cultures. They also dive into strategies on how to approach in-person vs. virtual experiences, and how they can tie together in a cohesive hybrid experience to connect organizers to the audience in meaningful ways. Our Guest(s)… Carolene Méli – Experience Strategist @ Carolene Méli Consulting Carolene is helping businesses create exceptional experiences for their employees and their guests through inspiring workshops, speaking and 1:1 consulting. She has spent the last 10 years on tour with Cirque du Soleil running front of house departments in 17 different countries and over 50 different cities worldwide. Her specialty was VIP events and loved seamlessly intertwining surprise, curiosity, and wonderment with a touch of luxury into each experience. Her love for leading young, passionate teams led her to devise and roll out a successful employee development program for touring employees as well as countless standalone leadership workshops for Cirque du Soleil. She also ran the entertainment team on a cruise ship, bringing previously unheard-of personal development initiatives to the department. If you happen to be in a conversation with Carolene, it is highly likely that within the first minute together she will tell you that: ‘One great experience can change someone’s world’. Website - Linkedin John Pistotti – Experience Architect – Endless Events For more than 10 years John has managed complex event logistics at hotels, universities, convention centers, and outdoor venues. His hospitality career began working with the banquets team at the Playboy Mansion. He worked as a volunteer for the UCLA Jazz Reggae Festival, and then Sacramento State UNIQUE, before working as an event coordinator and eventually Technical Director at the Hard Rock Hotel San Diego for corporate events, and EDM/Hip Hop concerts like Benny Benassi, David Guetta, Nas, and Lil' Jon. His experiences as an event manager, DJ, photographer, videographer, marketing designer, and sales professional led him to his role as an Experience Architect with Endless Events, helping deliver virtual and hybrid event solutions for his clients. LinkedIn ******************************************** GET SOCIAL Twitter Inside Events Podcast Twitter Swapcard Linkedin Facebook ********************************************

We had the pleasure of catching up with Billy Raffoul over Zoom video! For those that have not watched our face-to-face interview with Billy at the Hard Rock Hotel San Diego in 2019, you can view it at BringinitBackwards.com.Singer/songwriter Billy Raffoul released his debut full-length album International Hotel on August 28th on Interscope Records.  International Hotel was recorded with two microphones in Raffoul’s girlfriend’s room in his hometown of Leamington, Ontario.  The simplicity of that approach is perfectly suited to the rugged intimacy of Raffoul’s songwriting, and to the Americana-leaning sensibilities he brought to the making of International Hotel. International Hotel is available now at all digital retailers.Earlier this month Raffoul shared the first track from International Hotel, the sparsely arranged “What Makes a Man.” A profoundly moving protest song that speaks out against systemic racism “What Makes a Man” was the final song written and recorded for International Hotel marks the first time Raffoul ever recorded a song with harmonica. The song’s homespun austerity also extends to its video, shot in warm black-and-white and quietly centered on Raffoul’s impassioned performance.Mainly co-produced by Raffoul and his longtime collaborator Justin Zuccato, International Hotel takes its title from a bar in Leamington — the very spot his musician father frequents after finishing up his own gigs. After opening on the title track (a loving tribute to Raffoul’s father and his lifelong devotion to rock-and-roll), the album offers up a dozen more songs rooted in his sharply observed storytelling. With those songs encompassing everything from treasured family history to clear-eyed social commentary to a heartrending ballad of a comic-book hero on “The Ballad of James Howlett,” International Hotel closes out with “Massey Hall”: an homage to the venue of Raffoul’s dreams, a Toronto theater where Neil Young recorded Live at Massey Hall 1971.Track listing for International Hotel:1. International Hotel2. What Makes a Man3. Philadelphia4. Everything Marie5. Sundown on County Line6. Right Behind You7. Library Book8. The Ballad of James Howlett9. Shannon10. Big City11. You & I12. Truth Be Told (I Like You)13. Massey Hall Growing up in the small farming town of Leamington, Ontario, Raffoul first discovered his gift for songwriting at age ten, thanks in no small part to the influence of his father — a musician who’s opened for everyone from Joe Cocker to Bon Jovi. After landing his first paying gig (playing to long-haul drivers at a local truck stop), Raffoul began performing at nearby bars and clubs at age 16, often driving into Detroit for shows. He eventually connected with a manager and moved down to Nashville. Soon after scoring a deal with Interscope Records, Raffoul released the critically acclaimed song “Driver,” which he then followed with his debut EP 1975 (a 2018 release featuring the fan favorite “Acoustic”). Arriving in spring 2019, his sophomore EP Running Wild found him joining forces with leading producers like Greg Kurstin, as well as collaborating with such boundary-breaking artists as singer/songwriter Julia Michaels. In April 2020, Raffoul returned with his third EP, A Few More Hours at YYZ. Over the past few years, he’s opened for heavyweights like Kings of Leon, X Ambassadors, and NEEDTOBREATHE, captivating crowds with his understated yet intensely passionate stage presence. After postponing the West Coast run of his A Few More Hours At…2020 North American Tour, Raffoul found himself back in Leamington and immediately took to Instagram Live for intimate performances from his father’s home. Since the launch of the Still Social Distancing Tour 2020, he’s joined forces with special guest artists like Alec Chambers, Zac Barnett, Caitlyn Smyth, Wrabel, John Paul White, and more.We want to hear from you! Please email Tera@BringinitBackwards.com.www.BringinitBackwards.comAmerican Songwriter Podcast Network#podcast #interview #bringinbackpod  #foryou #foryoupage #stayhome #togetherathome #zoom #aspn #americansongwriter #americansongwriterpodcastnetwork​​Listen & Subscribe to BiBFollow our podcast on Instagram and Twitter! 

We had the opportunity to interview GLADES at the Hard Rock Hotel San Diego all the way from Australia!Current Spotify GLADES song Plays:Do Right at 73.6 millionOff Limits at 7.1 millionDrive at 42.6 millionNervous Energy at 5.4 millionBio from Spotify: 
“Sydney based alternative-pop trio GLADES combines atmospheric synthscapes, reverb-laden guitars, with complex electronic pop beats. Multi-instrumentalists Cameron Robertson and Joseph Wenceslao formed their musical bond writing and producing artists from home, later adding vocalist, Karina Wykes to form Glades. The trio met during their high school years. GLADES write and produce their music internally as a unit. They now work closely with their management team ‘Saiko Management’ who were responsible for the breakout success of Lorde.Their second single, ‘Drive’ released on January 26, 2016, secured a ‘Pigeons and Planes’ blog premiere and quickly gained momentum online. With the help of actor & tastemaker Chloe Grace Mortez, the song peaked at #4 on Hype Machine’s Popular charts. ‘Drive’ also has great success on Spotify, with over 30 million streams to date (with no label support). Drive peaked at #16 on Global Viral charts, #10 on the US Viral charts, and #4 on the Australian Viral charts.GLADES have also gained strong hometown radio play on Triple J, with their single ‘Speechless’ securing high rotation. Their debut EP titled ‘This is What It’s Like’ was released on October 21, 2016, which saw a music video premiere with Nylon Magazine and a single release with V Magazine.”
Band Members: Karina Wykes, Cam Robertson & Joey WenceslaoWe want to hear from you! Please email Tera@BringinitBackwards.comwww.BringinitBackwards.com#hardrock #hardrockhotel #hardrocksandiego #podcast #interview #bringinbackpod #glades #gladesmusic #australiaPhoto Credit: Anna Lee 

We had the opportunity to interview Scott Helman at the Hard Rock Hotel San Diego!"As a four-time JUNO Award nominee, Scott has dominated the Canadian music scene since the release of his platinum-certified debut single “Bungalow,” winning Spotify Canada’s Emerge program, collaborating with Alessia Cara and Hunter Hayes, as well as performing around the world with the likes of Tegan and Sara, Shawn Mendes, Vance Joy, Walk Off The Earth, and most recently, Dean Lewis. Now breaking into the U.S., Scott recently shared his latest release, “Everything Sucks,” following his 2018 EP, Hang Ups as well as hit singles “Ripple Effect” and the Canadian platinum-certified “PDA.”"http://www.scotthelmanmusic.com/We want to hear from you! Please email Tera@BringinitBackwards.comwww.BringinitBackwards.comCREDITS: Theme Song: Scott RussoDesign: Oscar RodriguezPhoto: Katharine Kwan

We had the opportunity to interview Alice Merton at the Hard Rock Hotel San Diego!"It’s been almost three years since Alice Merton released her debut single ‘No Roots’ and she’s already accomplished more than many artists achieve in an entire career. That track exceeded 400 million streams, landed in Top 10 chart positions all over Europe and hit #1 on Billboard’s Rock Airplay chart. It took her to Coachella, TV appearances on Jimmy Fallon and James Corden, and even resulted in her becoming a judge on The Voice of Germany.Alice Merton moved confidently into the second chapter of her career with the release of her single ‘Easy’. Delving deeper into the alt-pop/indie sounds which informed her debut album ‘MINT’, the song plays with a wider, more creative scope of inventive production embellishments as Alice Merton’s strident vocal performance takes center stage. ‘Easy’ is a song that explores the two often contradictory sides of her life: trying to balance the attention that such success brings with the demands of an otherwise normal life. The 26-year-old artist and songwriter touches on the positives – time spent together, happy memories and shared mixtapes, but also alienation, distance and division.‘Easy’ features on ‘MINT +4’, a Deluxe Edition of Alice’s debut album. In addition to ‘No Roots’, other album tracks reached millions of streams too, notably ‘Why So Serious’ and ‘Lash Out’.‘MINT +4’ includes four new songs: ‘Easy’ plus ‘PCH’, ‘Back To Berlin’ and ‘Keeps Me Awake’. Collectively they add further facets and nuances to Alice Merton’s creativity, and demonstrate that her future looks set to be even bigger than her past.Born in Frankfurt, Alice Merton spent her childhood split between the USA, Canada and England. Her debut EP was her initial breakthrough moment, which she capitalized upon with the release of ‘MINT’."We want to hear from you!Please email Tera@BringinitBackwards.comwww.BringinitBackwards.comCREDITS: Theme Song: Scott Russo & Design: Oscar Rodriguez

We had the opportunity to interview Parachute at the Hard Rock Hotel San Diego!"There’s a subtle power to the music of Parachute, the Charlottesville-bred pop/rock band behind such hits as the platinum-selling, chart-topping “She Is Love.” With their open-hearted songwriting and indelible melodies, the trio reveals a rare ability to pack deep layers of feeling inside the most immediately catchy pop track. And on their new self-titled full-length, Parachute bring that dynamic to a batch of songs exploring everything from love and loss to anxiety and regret, handling each with extraordinary attention to life’s most nuanced moments and intricate details.Their fifth studio effort and debut release for Thirty Tigers, Parachute unfolds with a more artfully minimalist sound than they’ve ever embraced before. In creating the album, the band worked closely with producer Jacquire King (Kings of Leon, James Bay, Dawes), reshaping their decidedly pop demos into songs adorned with raw instrumentation and graceful electronic flourishes.“From the beginning our intention was to simplify everything and keep the songs as stripped-back as we could,” says Anderson. “There’s a lot of space on the album, and Jacquire was really great about reminding us not to take that kitchen-sink approach to the production—to just let the songs breathe.”On the album-opening lead single “Young,” for instance, Parachute offer up a wistful meditation on getting older, embedding the track with delicate beats, elegant horns, and Anderson’s stirringly self-aware lyrics (e.g., “After all this growing up/I’m only good at being young”). The first song Anderson penned for Parachute, “Young” came to life at a time of monumental transition. “We’d just gotten off the road, and I’d sold all my stuff and moved from Nashville to New York to be near my then-girlfriend, now-wife,” Anderson recalls. “The song just spilled out of me one day, and it came from a place of feeling terrified of growing up but also wanting to get to a point of feeling more settled in my life, and not so out at sea.”On the piano-laced “Ocean,” meanwhile, Parachute look back to the period of time before Anderson moved to New York, brilliantly channeling long-distance longing in a hypnotic back-and-forth between hushed intensity and full-tilt expression of lovestruck desire. Next, the piano-led and harmony-rich “Had It All” embodies a different kind of reflection, with Anderson transforming regret into a tender piece of soul-pop. “Writing that song, I put myself back in one of those situations from my past where I’d messed up and hurt somebody,” says Anderson. “It’s sort of my big apology into the unknown, a way of getting out what I’d say to them now if I ever got to see them again.”Parachute takes on a more triumphant mood on songs like “Finally Got It Right,” a brightly textured track capturing the joyful relief that Anderson felt in finding the love of his life. Elsewhere on the album, the band shows their sophisticated sonic range, diving into Latin-flavored acoustic pop on “Talk To Me” and serving up an unstoppable groove on the deceptively upbeat “Dance Around It.” “That song’s about one of those relationships where you know it’s not going to work out, but you can’t bring yourself to break off something that’s been going for such a long time,” says Anderson. “I wanted to see how sad I could make the lyrics while keeping the music as dancey and happy as possible,” he adds. Another inspired experiment in tone, “Someday” builds a beat-driven and powerfully optimistic anthem from a particularly hopeless moment in time. “I wrote that right after the 2016 election, when I was feeling anxious and just had no idea what to do with myself,” says Anderson. “I was purposely trying to counter what I was feeling, and maybe put some kind of positive message out into the world.”To close out the album, Parachute deliver a quietly luminous track that stands in stark contrast to the breezy feel of “Young.” Written soon after Anderson and his wife relocated to San Francisco, “Looking Back” gently telegraphs the undeniable ache of missing the life you’ve left behind. “I’ve always been fascinated with that nostalgic stab you get every now and then, whether it’s from a certain smell or a song or something else that just hits you,” says Anderson. “‘Looking Back’ is me struggling with trying to enjoy the moment, but also letting my mind wander to the things I find comforting.”In the making of such an emotionally honest album, Parachute immersed themselves in a close-knit creative process. “These days it seems like there’s a lot of writing-by-committee, but we wanted to make this album as personal as it could be,” says Anderson. “Most of these songs are just me spilling my guts in my living room and then taking that to the guys, and we’re really proud that now we can all say, ‘This is us.’”That intimacy echoes the earliest days of the band, which formed when Anderson, Stubblefield, and French were still in high school. After spending nearly every afternoon in Anderson’s basement, dreaming up songs showing an intense affinity for classic pop and heartfelt rock and tuneful blue-eyed soul, the band began landing gigs locally and soon gained a following at the nearby University of Virginia. As their inaugural release under the name Parachute, 2009’s Losing Sleep debuted at #2 on the Billboard Digital Albums chart and climbed to #40 on the Billboard 200. Over the next few years, along with releasing The Way It Was and Overnight (which shot to the #3 spot on iTunes), Parachute toured with such artists as Kelly Clarkson, Gavin DeGraw, and Mat Kearney, and completed three sold-out headlining tours. Now, after a decade of touring internationally and turning out hit singles like “She Is Love” (#1 at iTunes), the gold-certified “Kiss Me Slowly,” “Forever and Always,” and the infectious smash single “Without You” (from 2016’s Wide Awake), Parachute is set to embark on The Young Tour 2019, which will travel to 40-plus cities across the U.S.With the release of Parachute, Anderson and his bandmates hope that the album might spark a sense of emotional openness in each listener. “My wife’s a poet, and we talk a lot about guiding people to a certain feeling—the idea of using your words or your music to help them really tunnel down into that feeling,” Anderson says. “I’d love for people to listen to this album and think, ‘I’m feeling something here that I maybe haven’t felt before,’ or even just connect more deeply to a feeling that’s already familiar to them. At the end of the day, it’s always about trying to reach people on that visceral level.”Will Anderson (vocals, guitar)Johnny Stubblefield (drums)Christopher “Kit” French (saxophone, keyboards)https://www.bringinitbackwards.com/Tera@BringinitBackwards.comCREDITS:Theme Song: Scott RussDesign: Oscar Rodriguez

We had the opportunity to interview Xuitcasecity at the Hard Rock Hotel San Diego; Robert included!XUITCASECITY is a Pop/Hip-Hop duo from Suitcasecity, Florida consisting of singer Mike Gomes and rapper Cam Young.We want to hear from you! Please email Tera@BringinitBackwards.comwww.BringinitBackwards.comTHEME SONG: SCOTT RUSSODESIGN: OSCAR RODRIGUEZ

We had the honor of interviewing Angel "AROCK" Castillo at the Hard Rock Hotel San Diego!"Angel "AROCK" Castillo, a native of San Diego, CA this Mexican-American started to DJ at 12 years old and always knew his life was meant for more. Now at the age of 32 years this trailblazer's company BPM Supreme has expanded rapidly, launched a mobile app and more! With the music industry focusing more energy than ever on music discovery and streaming, the BPM Supreme mobile app has arrived just in time. Imagine the largest library of downloadable audio and video built specifically for DJs in an easy to use, beautifully designed app. Sure, Castillo says that the mobile version of BPM Supreme’s website has always been optimized and user-friendly, but the mobile app offers much more. “Our app is going to revolutionize the way that DJs discover music. Not only will they find everything they already love about BPM Supreme in the app, but they’ll also have access to stream mixes, curated sets, and our entire library in HQ from anywhere,” Castillo said.“BPM Supreme has all of the music a working DJ needs like top charts and classics. But what you’ll also find is a variety of underground and indie artists, independent record labels, and a multitude of exclusive versions from local and world famous DJs alike. It’s incredibly vast,” Castillo said. The BPM Supreme mobile app is a giant leap forward in the ever-changing music industry landscape. In 2019 and beyond, Castillo says that BPM Supreme will continue to evolve and never away from what’s on the horizon.“Look at a company like Amazon, how they started out, and what their business model looks like today,” Castillo said. “Many people don’t always agree when they see a risk I’m willing to take, but I think if you’re not moving forward, you’re moving backwards. That belief is reflected in my business plan.”While you need a paid subscription to BPM Supreme to get unlimited access the app, non- members can also stream and preview audio. With premium features like curated sets and video downloading however, Castillo is confident that the app preview will convert any non-believers into loyal customers and “BPM Supreme family” immediately." Instagram: @bpmsupreme @arocksworld https://www.bpmsupreme.com/ HTTPS://WWW.BRINGINITBACKWARDS.COM/ HELLO@BRINGINITBACKWARDS.COM CREDITS: THEME SONG: SCOTT RUSSO & DESIGN: OSCAR RODRIGUEZ

We absolutely loved chatting with Anna Clendening at the Hard Rock Hotel San Diego!We talk tears, affairs, therapy, makeup, OCD, divorce, backpack leashes, Coke Zero Vanilla, and so much more! Come laugh and cry with us. "From the moment pop singer-songwriter Anna Clendening appeared on the scene, her music hit home with thousands—and very quickly, millions—of people.Granted, that moment came when she least expected it: One night about five years ago, at home in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, Clendening recorded a video of herself singing an acoustic version of “Gas Pedal,” the monster hit from Bay Area rapper Sage The Gemini, and casually posted it online. It quickly went viral, so she began making more videos and eventually garnered over 2.5 million followers online. Less than a year later, she snagged her first major television appearance: competing on America's Got Talent. (Her audition also went viral: onstage, she bravely described overcoming crippling anxiety to appear that day, then wowed the judges with a chill-inducing rendition of Leonard Cohen’s “Hallelujah” on her acoustic guitar.)Though by 2016, she realized she wanted to establish herself as an artist in her own right: “I think it's cool that people hear a song and they want to hear me sing it,” she says, “But what really connects me to music is the words. I really did not want to be a cover artist. For me, that sounds like purgatory,” she laughs. “You’re doing music, but you're not doing your own music. So in early 2016, I started writing.”In 2017, Clendening’s breakout acoustic version of her single, “Boys Like You,” proved she has what it takes to go toe-to-toe with pop’s power players. The song—which Clendening says she conceptualized as a tongue-in-cheek, script-flipping version of Justin Bieber's “Love Yourself”—has amassed over 12+ million streams on Spotify (without any official Spotify playlist support), plus an additional 25+ million views on YouTube. Just in time for summer, Asylum Records released a sleek new version of the song June 1, 2018.Stylistically, Clendening’s songs range from acoustic to alternative pop with an edge, but each is hook-heavy and relatable. Vocally, she can deliver incredibly personal material with a honeyed grace (as she does in the not-yet-released “Drowning” which she wrote about her own struggles with mental health), but can also carry a power-pop chorus with confidence. In terms of career inspiration, she cites artist-songwriters Sia and Julia Michaels.Throughout her growth as an artist over the last few years, Clendening has also continued expanding her social media presence with a YouTube channel (nearly 600,000 subscribers) and on Instagram (over 540,000 followers), where she often “field-tests” the hooks she’s working on in real time to get feedback from her fans. She also regularly shares her experiences with her own mental health. “There’s this huge stigma around mental illness,” she says. “It’s so weird to see people be like, ‘Well, I don’t want depression, I don’t want anxiety!’ This is just a normal part of my life. It shouldn’t be glamorized or romanticized, but it should be normalized.”Ultimately, though Clendening has spent years honing her craft and building a loyal fanbase, this is just the beginning." -Paradigm Agencyhttps://www.annaclendening.com/“When you really do something because you love it, everything else falls into place. ”— Anna ClendeningCredits:Theme Song: Scott Russo & Design: Oscar Rodriguez & Photo: Daisy Ann TomWe want to hear from you! Please email Tera@BringinitBackwards.comWebsite: https://www.bringinitbackwards.com/

We had the opportunity to interview Billy Raffoul at the Hard Rock Hotel San Diego!"Since delivering his darkly thrilling debut single “Driver” in 2017, Billy Raffoul has redefined the limits of the classic singer/songwriter sensibility. Though each of his songs centers on his intricate guitar work, the 24-year-old artist endlessly expands his sound with unexpected textures, mesmerizing tones, elegantly sculpted electronic beats. But at the heart of his music is Raffoul’s unforgettable voice—a soulful and gravelly instrument that draws deep emotional power from every poetically crafted line.True to its title, Raffoul’s sophomore EP Running Wild is a body of work unbound to any genre or style, drifting from acoustic balladry to beat-driven pop to bluesy folk with grace and ease. Like his debut EP1975, the five-track release was produced mainly by Mike Crossey (Arctic Monkeys, The 1975, Twenty One Pilots), with the two collaborators bringing a purposely free-spirited approach to the entire recording process.“Some of the songs are completely live and done in one take, with just me in front of the mic; others are stitched together in different ways with nothing live but the vocal,” says the Canada-bred, Nashville-based musician. “Overall there’s no real rules: as long as we get to a place where we love the song, it doesn’t matter which path we take.”The lead single from Running Wild, “Lovely” came to life through an equally free-flowing set of circumstances. After sketching out the track late one night in a Los Angeles hotel room, Raffoul headed to Interscope’s studio at 1 a.m. and recorded a demo on an acoustic guitar. “I was pretty down when I wrote it, and it turned into a song about a missed opportunity: one of those situations where you’re afraid to say what you feel, and the moment passes you by,” he says. When it came time to record “Lovely” for Running Wild, Raffoul teamed up with Greg Kurstin—a seven-time Grammy Award-winner who’s recently worked with Paul McCartney and Adele. The result: a gorgeously tender track built on cascading guitar tones and delicate beats, with Raffoul capturing the pain of unrequited infatuation in his achingly fragile falsetto.Another track sparked from a spontaneous burst of creativity, “Mental Health (Can’t Do This By Yourself)” took shape from chords strummed on a ukulele gifted from a local luthier back home in Ontario. “I was sitting in my bathtub with the ukulele and just sort of figuring out some chords, and I ended up writing a song that turned out to be much heavier than I’d intended,” says Raffoul. But while “Mental Health (Can’t Do This By Yourself)” bravely confesses to certain mental struggles, Raffoul twists the mood with his bright melodies and a message of gentle encouragement for others to open up about their own troubles. “Mental health issues are something that carry a lot of meaning for me and my family, which I think is probably true of almost all families—and I wanted to talk about that for a song on this EP,” says Raffoul.Elsewhere on Running Wild, Raffoul turns his heartfelt songwriting to matters of romantic love, such as on the gloriously feverish “Bad for You.” Merging its dizzying beats with jagged guitar riffs, the hypnotic and high-energy track features ethereal vocal work from its co-writer, singer/songwriter Julia Michaels. “Julia and I have written so much together and I always love working with her,” Raffoul notes. “She’s so insanely talented and such a melodic genius, and everything always comes together really naturally.” Meanwhile, on “Coffee,” Raffoul offers a sweetly uptempo serenade that reflects on the addictive nature of some forms of love.To close out Running Wild, Raffoul presents the quietly devastating title track, a song written for a close cousin who suffered a brain aneurysm five years ago. “We grew up a few houses down from each other and we were more like brothers,” Raffoul explains. “When the aneurysm happened he barely made it; he had to learn to walk again and everything. That song came from being so inspired by watching him go through his recovery.” Threaded with Raffoul’s heart-on-sleeve storytelling and stark guitar work, “Running Wild” also provides the EP’s emotional crescendo in a powerful string arrangement from David Campbell—a renowned composer who’s worked with the likes of Beck, The Beach Boys, and Leonard Cohen.As Raffoul reveals, the undeniably raw feeling that fuels Running Wild stems from a songwriting process that’s intuitive and unforced. “I’m generally much more inspired when I’m not sitting down and telling myself, ‘Okay, time to write a song now,’” says Raffoul. “It’s always best when I just stumble upon it, when I’m just messing around on my guitar or out driving around and letting my mind wander.”Growing up in the small farming town of Leamington, Ontario, Raffoul first started writing songs at age 10, thanks in no small part to the influence of his father—a musician who’s opened for legendary artists like Joe Cocker. “Music’s kind of like the family business,” says Raffoul. “My dad raised us on the Beatles, and everything just took off from there.”After landing his first paying gig—playing to long-haul drivers at a local truck stop—Raffoul began playing at nearby bars and clubs at age 16, often driving into Detroit for shows. He eventually connected with a manager, and moved down to Nashville to push forward with his music career. Soon after scoring a deal with Interscope Records, Raffoul got to work on 1975, which arrived in June 2018.Over the past few years, Raffoul has opened for heavyweight artists like, Kings of Leon, X Ambassadors, NEEDTOBREATHE and Kaleo, captivating crowds with his understated yet intensely passionate stage presence. With his debut album due out soon, he’s looking forward to widening the reach of his live show, a stripped-back performance currently featuring only Raffoul, his guitar, and his drum pedals. “I try to make it as intimate an experience as I can, and interact with people on a really personal level,” Raffoul says. “I’m just up there telling my stories and hoping that people can find their own connection to them, so maybe these songs can help others the way they’ve helped me.”Credits:Theme Song: Scott Russo & Design: Oscar Rodriguez & Photo: Jesse DeFlorioWe want to hear from you! Please email Tera@BringinitBackwards.comWebsite: https://www.bringinitbackwards.com/www.billyraffoul.com 

We had the opportunity to interview Tosh Peterson at the Hard Rock Hotel San Diego! Tosh Peterson is an 18-year-old drummer from Orange County, California. He started playing drums at age 2 and began touring full time at 16 years old. Tosh has worked with Nik West, Carlie Hanson, Mario Biondi, Bryce Vine, and many more. He is also well known for his Instagram page, @tosh_thedrummer Tosh endorses Zildjian Cymbals, Vic Firth Drumsticks, Aquarian Drumheads, PDP/DW drums and hardware, and Roland Electronics! "Be so good that nobody can’t hire you." - Tosh Peterson We want to hear from you! Please email Tera@BringinitBackwards.com www.BringinitBackwards.com https://www.instagram.com/tosh_thedrummer/

We had the opportunity to interview Tim Wu aka Elephante at the Hard Rock Hotel San Diego! Hailing from Ann Arbor, Michigan, Tim Wu began his musical career as a classically-trained pianist and singer-songwriter, playing in bands in high school and college. Graduating from Harvard University, soon after taking his first desk job Wu realized that the corporate lifestyle was not for him, as he spent every waking hour producing music to keep himself sane. Finally embracing the ‘Elephant in the room’ that was his desire to break free from the monotonous 9-5 routine, Wu set his sights on the dance music sphere and Elephante was born -quite literally giving up his day job in order to hone his craft and make his mark as one of the most innovative dance music producers around today. In his short career Elephante has already amassed hundreds of millions of streams across his two independent EP's, I Am The Elephante (2016) and Glass Mansion (2018), and received support from the likes of Billboard, Entertainment Weekly, and Rolling Stone. He has appeared at major festivals including EDC Las Vegas, Electric Zoo and Hangout Fest, while also fulfilling his duties as a resident DJ in Las Vegas. He has sold out shows at historic venues such as Irving Plaza and The Regency Ballroom, and will be continuing to grow his hard-ticket footprint in Fall 2019. Source: AXS.com Tickets available for his Diamond Days Tour: http://www.elephantemusic.com/tour Monster Energy Up & Up Festival Info: https://upandupfestival.com/ Credits: Theme Song: Scott Russo & Design: Oscar Rodriguez & Photo Credit: Forest Aragon We want to hear from you! Please email Tera@BringinitBackwards.com https://www.bringinitbackwards.com/

We had the honor of interviewing Jefferson Starship as part of our Hard Rock Hotel San Diego interview series and collaboration! Shout out to my Dad for co-hosting! Jefferson Starship rose from the ashes of another legendary San Francisco band, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductees, Jefferson Airplane. Founder Paul Kantner (who died in January 2016 at age 74) knew that combining powerful creative forces, personalities and talents could create something far greater than the sum of its parts. Between 1974 and 1984, Jefferson Starship released eight gold and platinum albums, twenty hit singles, sold out concerts worldwide and lived out legendary rock and roll escapades. "Jefferson Starship was my creation...and it has this nice fluidity about it that allows any number of people to come in and do things with whatever Jefferson Starship is." - Paul Kantner Today's Jefferson Starship remains dedicated to breathing new life into the living catalog of the Jeffersonian legacy, going to the edge, pushing the sonic boundaries and staying true to the original spirit of the music. Featuring original and historic members David Freiberg (also a founder of San Francisco luminaries Quicksilver Messenger Service) and drummer Donny Baldwin, along with longtime members Chris Smith on keyboards and synth bass, Jude Gold on lead guitar and GRAMMY Nominee Cathy Richardson anchoring the female lead vocal spot made famous by the inimitable Grace Slick (who invited her to sing in her place as Jefferson Airplane accepts their Lifetime Achievement Award at the GRAMMY Merit Awards Concert.) The band keeps a hectic touring schedule bolstered by several television recent appearances including My Music: 60s Pop, Rock and Soul on PBS and live with the Contemporary Youth Orchestra on AXS Network. The Freiberg-penned 1979 hit Jane is the theme song for the Netflix Original Series Wet, Hot American Summer. In 2014-15, the band played a series of free concerts for America's Veterans and was awarded a Certificate of Appreciation from the US Department of Defense. Jefferson Starship has traveled the world playing in 20 countries across the globe in the last 3 years alone. The music that defined a generation and spanned decades is alive and well and more relevant than ever in pop culture- songs such as Volunteers, White Rabbit, Wooden Ships, Somebody to Love, Today, Miracles, Count on Me, Fast Buck Freddie, Jane and Find Your Way Back continue to reverberate throughout the collective consciousness today. “If you’re not having fun, it won’t work.” — David Freiberg of Jefferson Starship

Leadership Advisor, Karl Bimshas speaks with busy professionals in various stages of their career, and along different paths of their leadership journey on the “Leadership Spotlight.” In this episode, Courtney Stuessel, HR Manager at Hard Rock Hotel San Diego with Evolution Hospitality. Courtney talks about the learning experiences she’s having while pursuing her career in Human Resources. Her focus is on workplace culture, getting rid of stigmas, and creating environments where people thrive. Connect with Courtney Stuessel on LinkedIn and follow her posts on Instagram *** Read the Reflections on Leadership blog here => bimshasconsulting.com/blog *** Join the "Reflections on Leadership" group page on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/reflectionsonleadership/ You can leave an audio comment or if you're listening on the Anchor.fm platform, make a donation and become a podcast supporter. https://anchor.fm/karlbimshas *** Learn more about Karl Bimshas Consulting and stay up to date when you join the mailing list http://www.bimshasconsulting.com/contact/sign-up/ *** Twitter: https://twitter.com/KarlBimshas Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/KarlBimshas/ LinkedIn Business Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/karlbimshasconsulting/ *** Leadership Swag: Visit Leadershirts and wear your leadership philosophy on your sleeve. Books by Karl Bimshas: http://bit.ly/BimBooks *** Thank you. Keep advancing confidently in the direction of your dreams and help others along the way. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/karlbimshas/message

This week Travel Today Peter Greenberg comes from the Hard Rock Hotel San Diego, where he will also be speaking at the travel and adventure show at the San Diego Convention Center. Joining Peter will be Troy Johnson from San Diego Magazine who details the secrets of Gaslamp — the Hard Rock is located at the entrance to the historic district. Other San Diegans stop by, such as Terry Brennan, Curator and Director of Restorations at the San Diego Air & Space Museum, who discusses the museum's latest exhibits, the Spitfire Mk. XVI, a Navy F6F Hellcat and an A-4 Skyhawk jet, and how San Diego was truly the forefront of aviation history. Gabe Selak, History Ambassador for the San Diego History Center, describes the importance of San Diego’s preserved architecture and the variety of styles in the city. He also talks about the history of the San Diego Zoo, which is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year. Matt Greene, General Manager of the Hard Rock Hotel San Diego, shares why he’s returned to the Hard Rock Hotel San Diego — celebrating its tenth anniversary — and all the things he could not leave behind. There's all that and more as Travel Today With Peter Greenberg comes from the Hard Rock Hotel San Diego.

This week Travel Today Peter Greenberg comes from the Hard Rock Hotel San Diego, where he will also be speaking at the travel and adventure show at the San Diego Convention Center. Joining Peter will be Troy Johnson from San Diego Magazine who details the secrets of Gaslamp — the Hard Rock is located at the entrance to the historic district. Other San Diegans stop by, such as Terry Brennan, Curator and Director of Restorations at the San Diego Air & Space Museum, who discusses the museum's latest exhibits, the Spitfire Mk. XVI, a Navy F6F Hellcat and an A-4 Skyhawk jet, and how San Diego was truly the forefront of aviation history. Gabe Selak, History Ambassador for the San Diego History Center, describes the importance of San Diego’s preserved architecture and the variety of styles in the city. He also talks about the history of the San Diego Zoo, which is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year. Matt Greene, General Manager of the Hard Rock Hotel San Diego, shares why he’s returned to the Hard Rock Hotel San Diego — celebrating its tenth anniversary — and all the things he could not leave behind. There's all that and more as Travel Today With Peter Greenberg comes from the Hard Rock Hotel San Diego.

Welcome to the Break Into Travel Writing Podcast In this episode Rana shares the best time of year to ask for a hotel media visit, the do's and don'ts during a media visit and some great advice for travel writers who are just starting out. She also shares where she posts her press trips and what [...] The post BITW 010: How to Book a Hotel Media Visit with Rana Kay from the Hard Rock Hotel San Diego appeared first on Break Into Travel Writing.

Welcome to the Break Into Travel Writing Podcast In this episode Rana shares the best time of year to ask for a hotel media visit, the do's and don'ts during a media visit and some great advice for travel writers who are just starting out. She also shares where she posts her press trips and what [...] The post BITW 010: How to Book a Hotel Media Visit with Rana Kay from the Hard Rock Hotel San Diego appeared first on Break Into Travel Writing.