Podcast appearances and mentions of Harry Connick

Marc Shaiman has won a Tony award, two Grammy awards, two Emmy awards, and has been nominated for seven Oscars. Unsurprisingly, after a career spanning over 50 years rubbing shoulders with the "who's who" of entertainment he is not at a loss for stories to share.In honor of his hilarious new memoir, Never Mind the Happy: Showbiz Stories From a Sore Winner, we talked with Marc about a brief, but pivotal, section early in his career – Saturday Night Live. Beginning as a freelance performer during the Dick Ebersol years, he began backing up cast members such as Julia Louis-Dreyfus and went on to form life-long friendships with the likes of Martin Short and Billy Crystal. When Lorne Michaels returned to the show, he was hired as a full-time writer and helped create one of the most iconic recurring characters of SNL's second Golden Era – The Sweeney Sisters.Marc talks about working on SNL with Jan Hooks, Phil Hartman, Maya Rudolph, Paul Shaffer, Steve Martin, and Mary Tyler Moore, as well as shares hilarious behind-the-scenes tales about Bill Murray, William Shatner, Paul McCartney, and Prince! He also tells the story of meeting, working, and living with Bette Midler (when he was only a teenager), discusses his decades-long relationship working with Rob Reiner, and reveals the most outrageous story from his book.We had such a blast talking Saturday Night Live with Marc, we didn't even get a chance to talk about:*Being one of the originators of the Rocky Horror Picture Show screenings*Producing songs with Mariah Carey and Harry Connick, Jr.*Backing up Bette Midler on Johnny Carson's final show*Writing songs for South Park: Bigger, Longer, and Uncut*Creating Hairspray for BroadwayAll of which are in the book – which you can order HERE!Or the amazing audio book - HERE!Or...as Marc says (or sings) himself - GET BOTH!---------------------------------Subscribe & Follow today! And follow us on social media: Twitter: @NR4PTProject Instagram: @nr4ptproject Bluesky: @nr4ptproject.bsky.social Facebook: The Not Ready for Prime Time Project Contact Us: Website: https://www.nr4project.comEmail: nr4ptproject@gmail.com

Today, I'm thrilled to announce my interview with Broadway veteran Sean Allan Krill, who is currently starring in CHESS. Tune in to hear some of the stories of his legendary career, including developing JAGGED LITTLE PILL from the ART to Broadway, the show's two unexpected closings, the key to unlocking his role in CHESS, researching the role of Governor Slaton in PARADE, following Harry Connick, Jr. through a performance of ON A CLEAR DAY, his personal connection to FLOYD COLLINS, his difficult audition for THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE, performing “The Speed Test” with his midwestern accent, warming up with David Byrne during JOAN OF ARC, hy he loves the Viewpoints Technique, playing a silent role in THE HOT L BALTIMORE, covering Tony Danza in HONEYMOON IN VEGAS, and so much more. Don't miss this in-depth talk with a Broadway favorite.

Join Matthew, Kyle, and special guest host, Heather, as we talk about one of our favorite holiday albums, Harry Connick, Jr's 1993 classic, 'When My Heart Finds Christmas'. Do you really want to see what we look like while we record? Check out select episodes on our YouTube, you weirdo: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCO8oo8oZkSLUqOuiiw8hD7Q⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you like what you hear (and see) and want to support the podcast, you can become a Patreon supporter for as little as $1/month: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/audiojudo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ You can also buy some swag with our logo on it: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.teepublic.com/user/audio-judo-podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ As always, let us know what you think by emailing info(at)audiojudo(dot)com. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website: https://www.audiojudo.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Get in touch on social media: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/audiojudo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter: @audiojudo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: @audio_jud⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠o⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ We are proud members of the Pantheon Podcast Network. If you like our show check out other music related podcasts at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.pantheonpodcasts.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Matthew, Kyle, and special guest host, Heather, as we talk about one of our favorite holiday albums, Harry Connick, Jr's 1993 classic, 'When My Heart Finds Christmas'. Do you really want to see what we look like while we record? Check out select episodes on our YouTube, you weirdo: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCO8oo8oZkSLUqOuiiw8hD7Q⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you like what you hear (and see) and want to support the podcast, you can become a Patreon supporter for as little as $1/month: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/audiojudo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ You can also buy some swag with our logo on it: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.teepublic.com/user/audio-judo-podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ As always, let us know what you think by emailing info(at)audiojudo(dot)com. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website: https://www.audiojudo.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Get in touch on social media: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/audiojudo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter: @audiojudo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: @audio_jud⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠o⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ We are proud members of the Pantheon Podcast Network. If you like our show check out other music related podcasts at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.pantheonpodcasts.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, the Krewe is joined by Loretta Scott (aka KemushiChan on YouTube Channel) for a personal, insightful, and often funny look at what it's like raising kids in Japan as an American parent. We dig into birth experiences, cultural differences from the U.S., unexpected parenting moments, and tips for families living in or visiting Japan. Curious about family life abroad or considering a trip to Japan with the munchkins? This episode is packed with helpful insight just for you!------ About the Krewe ------The Krewe of Japan Podcast is a weekly episodic podcast sponsored by the Japan Society of New Orleans. Check them out every Friday afternoon around noon CST on Apple, Google, Spotify, Amazon, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts.  Want to share your experiences with the Krewe? Or perhaps you have ideas for episodes, feedback, comments, or questions? Let the Krewe know by e-mail at kreweofjapanpodcast@gmail.com or on social media (Twitter: @kreweofjapan, Instagram: @kreweofjapanpodcast, Facebook: Krewe of Japan Podcast Page, TikTok: @kreweofjapanpodcast, LinkedIn: Krewe of Japan LinkedIn Page, Blue Sky Social: @kreweofjapan.bsky.social, & the Krewe of Japan Youtube Channel). Until next time, enjoy!------ Support the Krewe! Offer Links for Affiliates ------Use the referral links below!Zencastr Offer Link - Use my special link to save 30% off your 1st month of any Zencastr paid plan! ------ Links for Tobias Harris ------Loretta on InstagramKemushiChan YouTube Channel------ Past Language Learning Episodes ------Inside Japanese Language Schools ft. Langston Hill (S6E3)Japanese Self-Study Strategies ft. Walden Perry (S5E4)Learn the Kansai Dialect ft. Tyson of Nihongo Hongo (S4E14)Heisig Method ft. Dr. James Heisig (S4E5)Prepping for the JLPT ft. Loretta of KemushiCan (S3E16)Language Through Video Games ft. Matt of Game Gengo (S3E4)Pitch Accent (Part 2) ft. Dogen (S2E15)Pitch Accent (Part 1) ft. Dogen (S2E14)Language through Literature ft. Daniel Morales (S2E8)Immersion Learning ft. MattvsJapan (S1E10)Japanese Language Journeys ft. Saeko-Sensei (S1E4)------ JSNO Upcoming Events ------JSNO Event CalendarJoin JSNO Today!

Japan's political scene is changing—from new parties rising in visibility to historic moments in national leadership—so the Krewe is bringing you a timely crash course. Political analyst Tobias Harris (Founder & Principal of Japan Foresight) joins the pod to break down the foundations of Japan's government system, how it compares to the U.S., and why voters view politics the way they do. We explore the major and emerging parties shaping the landscape, the issues driving debate today, and how international pressures and global events influence domestic policy. Tobias also sheds light on the media's role in shaping public perception and political accountability.------ About the Krewe ------The Krewe of Japan Podcast is a weekly episodic podcast sponsored by the Japan Society of New Orleans. Check them out every Friday afternoon around noon CST on Apple, Google, Spotify, Amazon, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts.  Want to share your experiences with the Krewe? Or perhaps you have ideas for episodes, feedback, comments, or questions? Let the Krewe know by e-mail at kreweofjapanpodcast@gmail.com or on social media (Twitter: @kreweofjapan, Instagram: @kreweofjapanpodcast, Facebook: Krewe of Japan Podcast Page, TikTok: @kreweofjapanpodcast, LinkedIn: Krewe of Japan LinkedIn Page, Blue Sky Social: @kreweofjapan.bsky.social, & the Krewe of Japan Youtube Channel). Until next time, enjoy!------ Support the Krewe! Offer Links for Affiliates ------Use the referral links below!Zencastr Offer Link - Use my special link to save 30% off your 1st month of any Zencastr paid plan! ------ Links for Tobias Harris ------Japan ForesightObserving Japan on SubstackThe Iconoclast on AmazonTobias Harris on BlueSky------ Past History/Society Episodes ------The Castles of Japan ft. William de Lange S5E19)Foreign-Born Samurai: William Adams ft. Nathan Ledbetter (Guest Host, Dr. Samantha Perez) (S5E17)Foreign-Born Samurai: Yasuke ft. Nathan Ledbetter (Guest Host, Dr. Samantha Perez) (S5E16)Change in Urban & Rural Japanese Communities ft. Azby Brown (S5E15)Inside Japanese Homes & Architecture ft. Azby Brown (S5E6)Kendo: The Way of the Sword ft. Alexander Bennett, 7th Dan in Kendo (S4E16)Jokichi Takamine: The Earliest Bridge Between New Orleans & Japan ft. Stephen Lyman (S4E13)The Chrysanthemum Throne ft. Dr. Hiromu Nagahara [Part 2] (S2E18)The Chrysanthemum Throne ft. Dr. Hiromu Nagahara [Part 1] (S2E17)The Age of Lady Samurai ft. Tomoko Kitagawa (S1E12)------ JSNO Upcoming Events ------JSNO Event CalendarJoin JSNO Today!

Step into the world of tokusatsu with Ultraman Max director Takeshi Yagi! The Krewe chats with Yagi-san about the artistry, imagination, and behind-the-scenes magic that bring Ultraman and Japan's iconic heroes & monsters to life. Discover how tokusatsu continues to inspire fans around the world.------ About the Krewe ------The Krewe of Japan Podcast is a weekly episodic podcast sponsored by the Japan Society of New Orleans. Check them out every Friday afternoon around noon CST on Apple, Google, Spotify, Amazon, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts.  Want to share your experiences with the Krewe? Or perhaps you have ideas for episodes, feedback, comments, or questions? Let the Krewe know by e-mail at kreweofjapanpodcast@gmail.com or on social media (Twitter: @kreweofjapan, Instagram: @kreweofjapanpodcast, Facebook: Krewe of Japan Podcast Page, TikTok: @kreweofjapanpodcast, LinkedIn: Krewe of Japan LinkedIn Page, Blue Sky Social: @kreweofjapan.bsky.social, & the Krewe of Japan Youtube Channel). Until next time, enjoy!------ Support the Krewe! Offer Links for Affiliates ------Use the referral links below!Zencastr Offer Link - Use my special link to save 30% off your 1st month of any Zencastr paid plan! ------ Links for Takeshi Yagi ------Takeshi Yagi on InstagramTakeshi Yagi on X/TwitterTakeshi Yagi's WebsiteTakeshi Yagi's Blog (JP)Takeshi Yagi's New Book (Releasing Nov 19, 2025)Wikizilla Page on AKARI------ Past Tokusatsu/Pop Culture Episodes ------Enjoying Shojo Anime & Manga ft. Taryn of Manga Lela (S5E18)Akira Toriyama: Legacy of a Legend ft. Matt Alt (S5E3)The History & Evolution of Godzilla ft. Dr. William (Bill) Tsutsui (S5E1)Thoughts on Godzilla Minus One ft. Dr. William (Bill) Tsutsui (S4Bonus)The History of Nintendo ft. Matt Alt (S4E18)Japanese Mascot Mania ft. Chris Carlier of Mondo Mascots (S4E8)Tokusatsu Talk with a Super Sentai ft. Sotaro Yasuda aka GekiChopper (S4E6)The Evolution of PokéMania ft Daniel Dockery [Part 2] (S4E3)The Evolution of PokéMania ft Daniel Dockery [Part 1] (S4E2)Japanese Independent Film Industry ft. Award Winning Director Eiji Uchida (S3E18)How Marvel Comics Changed Tokusatsu & Japan Forever ft Gene & Ted Pelc (Guest Host, Matt Alt) (S3E13)Talking Shonen Anime Series ft. Kyle Hebert (S3E10)Japanese Arcades (S2E16)How to Watch Anime: Subbed vs. Dubbed ft. Dan Woren (S2E9)Manga: Literature & An Art Form ft. Danica Davidson (S2E3)The Fantastical World of Studio Ghibli ft. Steve Alpert (S2E1)The Greatest Anime of All Time Pt. 3: Modern Day Anime  (2010's-Present) (S1E18)The Greatest Anime of All Time Pt. 2: The Golden Age  (1990's-2010's) (S1E16)The Greatest Anime of All Time Pt. 1: Nostalgia (60's-80's) (S1E5)We Love Pokemon: Celebrating 25 Years (S1E3)Why Japan ft. Matt Alt (S1E1)------ JSNO Upcoming Events ------JSNO Event CalendarJoin JSNO Today!

In this week's episode, joined by 2024 New Orleans-Matsue Sister City Exchange Program participants Katherine Heller & Wade Trosclair, the Krewe looks back & celebrates 30 years of friendship between Matsue, Japan & New Orleans, Louisiana... a sister city relationship built on cultural exchange, mutual curiosity, &shared spirit. Together, they reflect on their time in Matsue during the exchange program, their experiences with host families, and the deep connections that form when two communities separated by an ocean come together.------ About the Krewe ------The Krewe of Japan Podcast is a weekly episodic podcast sponsored by the Japan Society of New Orleans. Check them out every Friday afternoon around noon CST on Apple, Google, Spotify, Amazon, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts.  Want to share your experiences with the Krewe? Or perhaps you have ideas for episodes, feedback, comments, or questions? Let the Krewe know by e-mail at kreweofjapanpodcast@gmail.com or on social media (Twitter: @kreweofjapan, Instagram: @kreweofjapanpodcast, Facebook: Krewe of Japan Podcast Page, TikTok: @kreweofjapanpodcast, LinkedIn: Krewe of Japan LinkedIn Page, Blue Sky Social: @kreweofjapan.bsky.social, & the Krewe of Japan Youtube Channel). Until next time, enjoy!------ Support the Krewe! Offer Links for Affiliates ------Use the referral links below & our promo code from the episode (timestamps [hh:mm:ss] where you can find the code)!Support your favorite NFL Team AND podcast! Shop NFLShop to gear up for football season!Zencastr Offer Link - Use my special link to save 30% off your 1st month of any Zencastr paid plan!  (00:53:00)------ Past Matsue/Sister City Episodes ------Lafcadio Hearn: 2024 King of Carnival (S5Bonus)Explore Matsue ft. Nicholas McCullough (S4E19)Jokichi Takamine: The Earliest Bridge Between New Orleans & Japan ft. Stephen Lyman (S4E13)The Life & Legacy of Lafcadio Hearn ft. Bon & Shoko Koizumi (S1E9)Matsue & New Orleans: Sister Cities ft. Dr. Samantha Perez (S1E2)------ Links about the Exchange ------2024 Exchange Program Info/PicturesShogun Martial Arts Dojo (Katie's family's dojo)------ JSNO Upcoming Events ------JSNO Event CalendarJoin JSNO Today!

The Krewe sits down with Haruka Kikuchi, a Japanese jazz trombonist making waves in New Orleans. From discovering jazz in Japan to second-lining through the Crescent City, Haruka shares her story of finding home through music — and how jazz bridges cultures across oceans.  ------ About the Krewe ------The Krewe of Japan Podcast is a weekly episodic podcast sponsored by the Japan Society of New Orleans. Check them out every Friday afternoon around noon CST on Apple, Google, Spotify, Amazon, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts.  Want to share your experiences with the Krewe? Or perhaps you have ideas for episodes, feedback, comments, or questions? Let the Krewe know by e-mail at kreweofjapanpodcast@gmail.com or on social media (Twitter: @kreweofjapan, Instagram: @kreweofjapanpodcast, Facebook: Krewe of Japan Podcast Page, TikTok: @kreweofjapanpodcast, LinkedIn: Krewe of Japan LinkedIn Page, Blue Sky Social: @kreweofjapan.bsky.social, & the Krewe of Japan Youtube Channel). Until next time, enjoy!------ Support the Krewe! Offer Links for Affiliates ------Use the referral links below & our promo code from the episode (timestamps [hh:mm:ss] where you can find the code)!Support your favorite NFL Team AND podcast! Shop NFLShop to gear up for football season!Zencastr Offer Link - Use my special link to save 30% off your 1st month of any Zencastr paid plan!  (00:53:00)------ Past Music Episodes ------S5E13 - The Thunderous Sounds of Taiko ft. Takumi Kato (加藤 拓三), World Champion Taiko DrummerS5E10 - The Japanese Pop Music Scene ft. Patrick St. MichelS4E1 - Shamisen: Musical Sounds of Traditional Japan ft. Norm Nakamura of Tokyo LensS3E14 - City Pop & Yu ft. Yu HayamiS3E1 - Exploring Enka ft. Jerome White Jr aka ジェロ / Jero------ Links about Haruka ------Haruka's Website Haruka on IGHaruka on FacebookHaruka on YouTubeGoFundMe to Help Support Haruka's Family------ JSNO Upcoming Events ------JSNO Event CalendarJoin JSNO Today!

Matt and Samer dive deep into twelve remarkable artists who've successfully bridged the entertainment divide. From Justin Timberlake's smooth transition from boy band heartthrob to serious dramatic actor, to Carrie Brownstein's seamless movement between indie rock and sketch comedy, these performers defy the notion that you must choose a single creative path.The episode explores unexpected musical talents, like Zooey Deschanel's sweet vocals in She & Him and Steve Martin's impressive banjo skills, alongside discussions of Donald Glover's dual identity as Childish Gambino and Jack Black's perfect fusion of comedy and rock with Tenacious D. We also celebrate legends like Cher, whose Oscar-winning acting complements her iconic music career, and remember talents like Aaliyah, whose promising dual career was tragically cut short.What becomes clear throughout our musical journey is that true artistry rarely confines itself to a single medium. These exceptional talents remind us that creativity flows where it will, sometimes producing individuals who can captivate us equally whether they're delivering lines or delivering lyrics. Whether you're more familiar with their on-screen performances or their chart-topping hits, you'll gain a new appreciation for these multi-dimensional artists.Which of these double-threats surprised you most? Are there others we missed? Follow us on Instagram @superawesomemix and join the conversation about celebrities who refuse to be defined by just one talent.https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1eYwq2iWqdVRnbIRfyGBKT?si=b9819bd6b9a3420dWhat Goes Around // Comes Around by Justin TimberlakeYou're No Rock n' Roll Fun by Sleater-KinneyWhy Do YOu Let Me Stay Here? by She & HimYou Didn't Know Me When by Harry Connick, Jr.Heartbeat by Childish GambinoIf I Could Turn Back Time by CherThe Metal by Tenacious DSo Familiar by Steve Martin, Steep Canyon RangersAre You That Somebody by AaliyahMathematics by Mos DefKings And Queens by Thirty Seconds To MarsSun City by Artists United Against Apartheid Support the showVisit us at https://www.superawesomemix.com to learn more about our app, our merchandise, our cards, and more!

The Trombone Corner Podcast is brought to you by Bob Reeves Brass and The Brass Ark.  Join hosts Noah and John as they interview Tom "Bones" Malone.   About Tom : Tom “Bones” Malone, trombonist, multi-instrumentalist, arranger & producer is best known for his work with The Blues Brothers, David Letterman Show and Saturday Night Live. Tom has played on 4,400+ television shows, 3,500+ radio & television commercials, over 1,500 recordings and thousands of live performances throughout the world. Tom has done 3,000 arrangements for television.   Tom plays trombone, tuba, bass trombone, contrabass trombone, euphonium, bass trumpet, trumpet, flugelhorn, piccolo trumpet, alto sax, tenor sax, baritone sax, flute, piccolo, alto flute and bass flute.   “Tom Bones Malone, a multi-instrumentalist, is perhaps the most successful musician in the history of film, live television and sound recording production.” - Ray Hair, president, American Federation of Musicians   Tom has performed, recorded and/or arranged for Ray Charles, James Brown, Stevie Wonder, Paul McCartney, Gil Evans, Yes, Miles Davis, Beck, Aretha Franklin, Spyro Gyra, Jimmy Cliff, Frank Zappa, Stuff, The Temptations, The Supremes, Sting, Elton John, James Taylor, J Giels Band, Blood Sweat & Tears, The Band, Levon Helm, Phil Collins, Wilson Pickett, Sam & Dave, Ben E. King, The BeeGees, Meco, The Coasters, Bon Jovie, Carly Simon, Dr. John, Olivia Newton-John, Joe Cocker, The Meters, The Neville Brothers, Leo Sayer, Boz Skaggs, Chuck Berry, Robert Plant, Jeff Beck, Jimmy Page, Gypsy Kings, Willie Nelson, Clint Black, Dolly Parton, George Benson, B B King, Vince Gill, John Mayer, Steve Winwood, The Killers, Blues Traveler, The Stylistics, Busta Rhymes, Bonnie Raitt, Bruce Springsteen, Al Green, Gloria Estefan, Garth Brooks, Faith Hill, Eddie Harris, Cyndi Lauper, David Bowie, ‘N Sync, Coolio, Snoop Dog, 50 Cent, Solomon Burke, Steely Dan, Aerosmith, Tony Bennett, Mary J. Blige, Peter Frampton, Lyle Lovett, Etta James, Jon Secada, Joe Cocker, Sinead O'Conner, Toni Braxton, Harry Connick, Jr., Randy Newman, Little Richard, Pointer Sisters, Eric Clapton, Billy Preston, Marvin Gaye, Whitney Houston, Chaka Kahn, Four Tops, Elephant's Memory, Eddie Floyd, Count Basie, The Spinners, The Stylistics, Barry Manilow, Jose Feliciano, Woody Herman, Tom Petty, Macy Grey, Van Morrison, Frankie Valli, Hanson, Peggy Lee, Brenda Lee, Liza Minelli, Cab Calloway, The O'Jay's, Nancy Wilson, Shirley Bassey, Billy Joel, Bonnie Tyler, Lou Reed, Baja Men, Dr. Buzzard's Savannah Band, Joss Stone, Dionne Warwick, Meatloaf, Ashford & Simpson, Pat Metheny, David Sanborn, Luther Vandross, Teddy Pendergrass, Glen Campbell, Malo, Vicki Sue Robinson, Mandrill, Gladys Knight & The Pips, Diana Ross, Average White Band, Dreamgirls, Van McCoy, Mongo Santamaria, Instant Funk, Stephanie Mills, Herbie Mann, Paul Simon, Gloria Gayner, Plácido Domingo, Village People, Bobby Blue Bland, Pink Floyd, Hubert Laws, Tina Turner, Joe Jackson, Chuck Mangione, Lou Rawls, David Byrne, Phil Woods, James Ingram, Hank Crawford, Carmen McRae, Bette Midler, Phoebe Snow, Rupert Holmes, BJ Thomas, Samantha Sang, Al Jarreau, Sheena Easton, Johnny Taylor, Little Milton, Stanley Clark, Little Anthony & The Imperials, Joe Pesche, Ron Carter, Buddy Rich, Les Elgart, Larry Elgart, Billy Cobham, Louis Bellson, Stanley Turrentine, Gato Barbieri, Ringo Starr, Lady Gaga, Bob Geldoff, Debbie Harry, Run DMC, Ricky Martin, John Mellencamp, Eurythmics, Rufus Thomas, Debby Harry, Run DMC, Ricky Martin, Shaggy, John Mellencamp, Chris Montez, Joey Dee, Dusty Springfield, The Blues Brothers, Hanson and many others.

The Blind Rage Podcast tackles COPYCAT (1995), a sleek, methodical thriller where a BESPECTACLED MANIAC models HIS CRIMES after the work of notorious serial KILLERS. Sigourney Weaver stars as Helen Hudson, a criminal psychologist battling paralyzing agoraphobia after a brutal attack. She's reluctantly pulled back into the spotlight to consult on a series of murders that feel all too familiar. Holly Hunter plays Detective M.J. Monahan, keeping things sharp, blunt, and brilliantly dry. We get into the film's slow-burn suspense, grim attention to detail, and a truly nasty turn from Harry Connick, Jr. as a greasy predator with a smug streak. COPYCAT combines procedural precision with full-blown paranoia—and somehow makes it all feel way too plausible.

9/11 Memorial day. Entertainment from 2005, George Washington saved at Brandywine, Hideki Tojo tried to commit suicide before he was executed, Ford Pinto went on sale, Atari game system went on sale. Todays birthdays - Jimmie Davis, Dennis Tufano, Amymadigan, Tommy Shaw, Virginia Madsen, Kristy McNichol, Harry Connick jr., Taraji P. Hansen, Ludacris, Charles Kelly.Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran    https://www.diannacorcoran.com/ Have you forgotten - Darryl WorleyWe belong together - Mariah CareyPlay stomething country - Brooks & DunnBirthdays - In da club - 50 Cent      http://50cent.com/You are my sunshine - Jimmie DavisKind of a drag - The BuckinghamsToo much time on my hands - StyxHad to be you - Harry Connick jrMoney maker - LudacrisNeed you now - Lady AExit - Save me - Blacktop Rodeo     https://www.blacktoprodeo.com/countryundergroundradio.com History & Factoids website

On this somber September 11 edition of the Music History Today podcast, music plays its part in that terrible day's events in 2001, & the Father of the Blues releases a classic song. Plus, a lot of famous people share this birthday, including Harry Connick, Jr, Taraji Henson, Moby, & Ludacris.For more music history, subscribe to my Spotify Channel or subscribe to the audio version of my music history podcasts, wherever you get your podcasts fromALL MUSIC HISTORY TODAY PODCAST NETWORK LINKS - https://allmylinks.com/musichistorytoday

In this episode, Hayley and Amy talk with actor, singer, dancer, and creator J. Harrison Ghee about the transformative journey of freeing yourself to see yourself, spreading the ministry of love, connecting to your Divine Feminine, expanding the bounds of creative storytelling, and more. Click here for a transcript of the episode!Episode NotesHosts: Hayley Goldenberg and Amy AndrewsGuest: J. Harrison GheeMusic: Chloe GellerEpisode Resources:Durham Performing Arts Center Rising StarsPJ Morton - Smoke and MirrorsNew York Theatre Workshop - Saturday ChurchMidnight in the Garden of Good and Evil - Broadway 2026The Shindellas - LullabyTrailblazers of the Week:Dylan WeinbergerAutumn AngelettieGuest Bio:Tony and Grammy Award winner J. Harrison Ghee (they/them, all pronouns with respect) made history as the first non-binary actor to win in the Leading Individual Performance category for creating the role as Daphne/Jerry in Some Like It Hot, which also garnered them Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle Awards.Also on Broadway, Ghee starred as Lola in Kinky Boots, created the role of Andre Mayem in Mrs. Doubtfire, and co-starred opposite Harry Connick, Jr. as Johnny Hooker in The Sting. Ghee captured audiences as the Lady Chablis in the musical premiere of Midnight in The Garden of Good and Evil. On television, Ghee was selected to play the title role in Robyn's Story on the hit Fox anthology series Accused, directed by Billy Porter; starred as Kwame in Netflix's Raising Dion, and guest starred on HBO's High Maintenance.A Fayetteville, North Carolina native, Ghee moved to New York City to study at the American Musical and Dramatic Academy and began their professional career working at Tokyo Disney on cruise ships and national tours. They live by the mantra: “You have to free yourself to see yourself,” with the hope of inspiring people to dream big and to chase those dreams.An outspoken advocate for the LGBTQIA+ community, Ghee has been involved with many organizations, including Broadway Cares, GLAAD, and God's Love We Deliver, among others. Ghee hopes to create roles and conversations that reach beyond what was and into a realm of infinite possibilities. Find J. Online:Follow Tanya on InstagramFollow The Zora Project on InstagramThanks for listening!Who do you want to hear from next on the Women & Theatre Podcast? Nominate someone here.The Women & Theatre Podcast is created and produced by Hayley Goldenberg and Amy Andrews. Please like, comment, subscribe, follow us on Instagram and Facebook, and consider making a donation to support our work. Thank you for listening!

Today, I'm thrilled to announce my episode with Tony winning librettist and performer Bob Martin, who is the author of two of this season's newest hits—SMASH and BOOP—both of which started previews on Broadway this week. Tune in to hear about the writing processes of those two musicals, and some of the other stories of his legendary career, including why he was sore every night after performing THE DROWSY CHAPERONE, the character he almost played in THE PROM, writing for the film adaptation of that musical, why he loves writing for Beth Leavel, the challenges of working on MINSKY'S, changing ELF between its three Broadway runs, what he learned from Charles Strouse and Thomas Meehan, revisiting unsuccessful musicals in HEY, LOOK ME OVER, how supply chain issues have affected Broadway, developing THE STING with Harry Connick, Jr., working with Kevin Kline on AMERICAN CLASSIC, his idea for a sequel to THE DROWSY CHAPERONE, revising KISS ME, KATE in London, and so much more. You won't want to miss this honest and fun conversation with one of Broadway's funniest and most prolific writers.

(00:00-15:18) More white hot Marsh heat coming back from the break. Jamie Rivers joins us to discuss Marsh's rap career. Blues laying an epic beatdown on the Kraken last night. Much more attention to detail since the restart. Some tough games coming up. People think Jamie might have been playing grab ass with Jim Montgomery last night. Jamie's been leaving his hangers all over the studio. (15:26-22:04) Oh my god, that khakied butt. Was that Harry Connick? Could we get Victor Scott to use Youngry Birds as his walk-up song? Jackson's mouth horn. (22:13-00:00) E-Mail of the Day Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of Personally Speaking, Msgr. Jim Lisante is joined by singer, pianist, and actor, Harry Connick, Jr. whose latest album is called, “Alone with my Faith”. Harry talks about writing his latest album during lockdown as a way of expressing his own faith.Support the show

Send us a textWelcome to Guess the Year! This is an interactive, competitive podcast series where you will be able to play along and compete against your fellow listeners. Here is how the scoring works:10 points: Get the year dead on!7 points: 1-2 years off4 points: 3-5 years off1 point: 6-10 years offGuesses can be emailed to drandrewmay@gmail.com or texted using the link at the top of the show notes (please leave your name).I will read your scores out before the next episode, along with the scores of your fellow listeners! Please email your guesses to Andrew no later than 12pm EST on the day the next episode posts if you want them read out on the episode (e.g., if an episode releases on Monday, then I need your guesses by 12pm EST on Wednesday; if an episode releases on Friday, then I need your guesses by 12 pm EST on Monday). Note: If you don't get your scores in on time, they will still be added to the overall scores I am keeping. So they will count for the final scores - in other words, you can catch up if you get behind, you just won't have your scores read out on the released episode. All I need is your guesses (e.g., Song 1 - 19xx, Song 2 - 20xx, Song 3 - 19xx, etc.). Please be honest with your guesses! Best of luck!!The answers to today's ten songs can be found below. If you are playing along, don't scroll down until you have made your guesses. .....Have you made your guesses yet? If so, you can scroll down and look at the answers......Okay, answers coming. Don't peek if you haven't made your guesses yet!.....Intro song: Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree by Brenda Lee (1958)Song 1: Silent Night by The Temptations (1980)Song 2: Joy to the World / Sweet Little Baby Boy by Selah (2022)Song 3: Christmas (Baby Please Come Home) by Michael Buble (2011)Song 4: This Christmas by The Philly Specials (2022)Song 5: What Child is This? by Johnny Mathis (1958)Song 6: Christmas Don't Be Late by Kacey Musgraves (2016)Song 7: Baby, It's Cold Outside by Kelly Clarkson (2013)Song 8: Angels We Have Heard on High by Russ Taff (1992)Song 9: Run Run Rudolph by Luke Bryan (2008)Song 10: Silent Night by Harry Connick, Jr. (2003)

Have you ever been envious of someone like Harry Connick, Jr., who seems to have it all? On this episode of Great Practice, Great Life, Brother Curtis, a seasoned monk, joins Steve to explore the tangled web of envy and jealousy that can often trap us. With humor and wisdom, we unpack how these emotions, while natural, can undermine our personal and professional growth. Through engaging stories and reflections, we learn to identify envy as a signal of deeper issues like self-acceptance and how cultivating empathy, self-awareness, and emotional intelligence can open new doors. Through this conversation, we examine the roots of our envious feelings, often tracing back to childhood and family dynamics. Brother Curtis provides guidance on understanding these emotions through the lens of our personal life practice and the concept of vocation. By focusing on who we are called to be rather than what we do, we can find balance and resilience amidst life's changes. We also highlight the importance of nurturing present moments, shifting from a mindset of fear and scarcity to one focused on contribution and fulfillment. Finally, we invite you to reflect on your true calling and essence in life. Consider moving beyond mere occupations to embrace a life that heals past wounds and cherishes what is mortal. Foundational practices like gratitude and relationship-building are essential for daily living and professional growth. Join us in wrapping up with a meditation to release envy and embrace gratitude, paving the way for greater purpose and clarity. In this episode, you will hear: An exploration of envy and jealousy, including their roots and impact on personal and professional growth Insights from Brother Curtis on identifying envy as a signal for deeper issues like self-acceptance Strategies for transforming envy into empathy, self-awareness, and emotional intelligence Examining childhood and family dynamics as origins of envious feelings The concept of vocation and finding balance by focusing on who we are called to be The importance of nurturing present moments and shifting from scarcity to a mindset of contribution Foundational practices like gratitude and relationship-building as anchors for a fulfilling life Follow and Review: We'd love for you to follow us if you haven't yet. Click that purple '+' in the top right corner of your Apple Podcasts app. We'd love it even more if you could drop a review or 5-star rating over on Apple Podcasts. Simply select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” then a quick line with your favorite part of the episode. It only takes a second and it helps spread the word about the podcast. If there's a topic you would like us to cover on an upcoming episode, please email us at steve.riley@atticusadvantage.com. Supporting Resources: Brother Curtis Almquist, SSJE: www.ssje.org/br-curtis-almquist Society of Saint John the Evangelist, Massachusetts: www.ssje.org 101: A Monk, a Lawyer and a President Walk into a Podcast: A Conversation Featuring Brother Curtis: atticusadvantage.com/episode101 Episode Credits If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Emerald City Productions. They helped me grow and produce the podcast you are listening to right now. Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com Let them know we sent you.

This time on the podcast, a very talented jazz trumpet player, author, and teacher joins us. He has performed with legendary ensembles such as Harry Connick, Jr. and the Maria Schneider Orchestra. His latest album, *Augie Haas +8 Live at the Speakeasy*, showcases his incredible skill and we are excited to share some of that music with you today. Be sure to tune in for a fantastic conversation with Augie Haas and enjoy a sample of his remarkable work! Augie Haas is Someone You Should Know.Tip Jar:Click here to buy the Rik Anthony a cold one.Show Links:Click here to go to Augie's websiteClick here to go to Augie's InstagramClick here to go to Augie's YouTube Click here to stream Augie's music on Sportify Click here to purchase Augie's music and booksAll music used by permission from the artistSomeone You Should Know 2024 // CatGotYourTongueStudios 2024Send us a textHow to Contact Us:Official Website: https://Someoneyoushouldknowpodcast.comGmail: Someoneyoushouldknowpodcast@gmail.comTwitter: @RIKANTHONY1Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rikanthonyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/someoneyoushouldknowpodcast/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rik-anthony2019/TikTok: @SomeoneYouShouldKnow2023YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@someoneyoushouldknowpodcastThank you for listening!Theme music "Welcome to the Show" by Kevin MacLeod was used per the standard license agreement.

9/11 Memorial day. Entertainment from 1973. George Washington saved at Brandywine, Hideki Tojo tried to commit suicide before he was executed, Ford Pinto went on sale, Atari game system went on sale. Todays birthdays - Jimmie Davis, Dennis Tufano, Amy Madigan, Tommy Shaw, Virginia Madsen, Kristy McNichol, Harry Connick jr., Taraji P. Hansen, Ludacris, Charles Kelly.Intro - Pour some sugar on me - Def Leppard     http://defleppard.com/Have you forgotten - Darryl WorleyLets get it on - Marvin GayeYou've never gone this far before - Conway TwittyBirthdays - In da club - 50 Cent     http://50cent.com/You are my sunshine - Jimmie DavisKind of a drag - The BuckinghamsToo much time on my hands - StyxHad to be you - Harry Connick jrMoney maker - LudacrisNeed you now - Lady AExit - In my dreams - Dokken    

On this somber September 11 edition of the Music History Today podcast, music plays its part in that terrible day's events in 2001, Stravinsky premieres an opera, & the Father of the Blues releases a classic song. Plus, a lot of famous people share this birthday, including Harry Connick, Jr, Taraji Henson, Moby, & Ludacris. For more music history, subscribe to my Spotify Channel or subscribe to the audio version of my music history podcasts, wherever you get your podcasts from ALL MUSIC HISTORY TODAY PODCAST NETWORK LINKS - https://allmylinks.com/musichistorytoday --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/musichistorytodaypodcast/support

This episode of The Other Side of the Bell, featuring trumpeter, Sal Cracchiolo, is brought to you by Bob Reeves Brass. Tickets for the Youth Trumpet Scholars Trumpet Trilogy can be purchased here. About Sal Cracchiolo: Salvator William Cracchiolo II was born in Long Beach, California as the son of two talented music teachers.  His father, Sal Cracchiolo I, owned a music studio where he taught piano and played professional accordion.  His mother, Edith, was his first trumpet teacher and started Sal on trumpet at the age of 12.  He played in concert, marching and jazz band in high school.  By his Junior and Senior year of High School, he was attending Cerritos College playing in their jazz and concert bands. He started working as a professional musician at 15 in nightclubs with various R & B and Latin bands.   In 1975 he started a long musical friendship with Poncho Sanchez, which ultimately let to 18 albums.  Between working with Poncho, in the 1980s, he was a member of the Pasadena City College Big Band under the direction of saxophonist, Gary Foster.  While in this band, Sal played with such jazz greats as Warren Marsh, Lee Konitz, and Peter Erskine. In the late-80s, Poncho traveled internationally.  Since then, with Poncho and other acts, Sal has traveled to 45 countries globally.  With Poncho, he has played and recorded with Dizzy Gillespie, Freddie Hubbard, Cal Tjader, Chick Corea, Stanley Turentine, Tito Puente, Mongo Santamaria, Clare Fischer, Gary Foster, Arturo Sandoval, Eddie Harris, Joey DeFrancesco, Dianne Reeves, Justo Almario, Andy Martin, Celia Cruz and Pete Escovedo.  He performed for and with these artists at the Monterey, Playboy, Concord, and Nice Jazz Festivals plus many others throughout the U.S., Europe, Canada, Mexico, South America, Thailand and Japan. He has also done worldwide tours with such artists as Tom Jones, Vicki Carr, Harry Connick and Brian Setzer. He was with the Clayton/ Hamilton Jazz Orchestra and has played with them since 2003. The CHJO has been rated as the #1 Big Band in the USA by Downbeat Magazine from 2007 to 2010.  He also performing with his own sextet featuring his wife, Melanie Jackson, on vocals  In 2001 “Fly” was nominated for a Latin Grammy. He has performed on the latest albums of Michael Buble, Gladys Knight, Joss Stone, Jamiroquoi, and Dr. Dre and on various sountracks for HBO. In 2001,  their CD, “Fly”, was nominated for a Latin Grammy.  In 2002 they performed at the Du Maurier Vancouver International Jazz Festival.  In 2003 they will be performing for the warm-up for the Playboy Jazz Festival. In 2004 through 2006  Sal and Melanie's sextet was sponsored by the California Arts Council.

We talked about: Finding community, doing The Stump, Not doing Chandler on “Friends”, the wonderful and difficult friendship of Matthew Perry, doing theater as a kid, “easy” comics who took their time, playing villains, lying about knowing how to ride horses and almost dying on the horse, auditioning by “being that guy” to set you apart, The Great David Pressman, kind hearted Richard Kind, staring in broadway, fear of going out. my writing advice “how much pain can you take?”, always seeking connection. Saying “yes” to opportunities, Craig's dog boo.  Rye New York. Somehow Craig thinks I project warmth and kindness. Windows in school that go all the way to the ground that give kids the confidence to be on the world. Bullies who don't think they are bullies, the gain and loss of choice, and the idea that the journey we are all on must contain random gifts and failures to get us where we are now.  Bio: Craig Bierko made his Tony-nominated Broadway debut as “Professor Harold Hill” in Susan Stroman's Broadway revival of Meredith Willson's The Music Man. A familiar face to Broadway audiences, Craig most recently appeared in Conor McPherson's Girl from the North Country featuring songs by Bob Dylan; as “Sky Masterson” in Des McAnuff's revival of Guys & Dolls, and in Lincoln Center's Thou Shalt Not featuring music by Harry Connick. Craig recently completed the darkly comic feature film D(e)ad. Other film work includes starring opposite Russell Crowe in Ron Howard's Cinderella Man, The Long Kiss Goodnight with Samuel Jackson and Geena Davis, Larry David's cult classic Sour Grapes and Terry Gilliam's Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas. Craig has appeared in numerous TV shows, most recently on the hit Netflix series Sex/Life as well as on the Peabody Award-winning UnREAL. Craig appeared as Carrie Bradshaw's love interest “Ray ‘The Jazz Guy' King” on HBO's iconic Sex and the City.  Craig bathed John Malkovich in his online talk show “Bathing with Bierko” and offers no apologies.

Send us a Text Message.Ken from the Sounds of Christmas revisits the previous episode's topic with one that he missed (and delves into the Christmas music of Harry Connick, Jr.)! Show links:Listen to the Sounds of Christmas stationFind the Sounds of Christmas podcastConnect with the Sounds of Christmas on social mediaCheck out all the artists that made the 2023 season of the Sounds of Christmas station possibleSupport the Show.

This season on my podcast, Baring It All with Call Me Adam, I am highlighting My Entertainment Idols.Today, I am going back in time and Behind-The-Curtain to bring you this blast from the past, my 2010 interview with then 3-time Tony nominated Broadway Actress Kelli O'Hara.Now, here's a little Behind-The-Curtain Story….In 2010, I got to attend the opening night of Kelli O'Hara's one-woman show Beyond The Ingenue at Michael Feinstein's cabaret club, Feinstein's at the Regency on the Upper East Side in NYC.In addition to seeing the concert, I got to interview Kelli live, at the VIP after party. When you listen to this episode, I hope you feel all the excitement that I felt, and was swirling around me, while talking to Kelli at that opening night party.When this interview took place, I did not have a podcast, so I had to transcribe the interview into print format. Now I do have a podcast, and I am so excited to share this interview with you.In this interview, Kelli is Baring It All with Call Me Adam about:Who inspired her to become a performerThe Best Advice she has receivedA Strange or Unusual Talent she hasFavorite way to stay in shapeSo much moreTo read the interview, and see a photo of me & Kelli, click here!Special Thanks:Dan Fortune, Fortune CreativeTheme Song by Bobby CroninPodcast Logo by Liam O'DonnellEdited by Adam RothenbergUnderscore Intro Music by CutiqueConnect with Me:Website: www.callmeadam.comFacebook: @CallMeAdamNYCInstagram: @CallMeAdamNYCMore on Kelli O'Hara:Kelli O'Hara has unequivocally established herself as one of Broadway's great leading ladies. She recently starred in the Tony Award-winning revival of South Pacific at Lincoln Center, enrapturing audiences and critics alike with her soulful and complex interpretation of Nellie Forbush, and garnering a third Tony nomination.A native of Oklahoma, Kelli received a degree in opera, and, after winning the State Metropolitan Opera Competition, moved to New York and enrolled in the Lee Strasberg Institute.She made her Broadway debut in Jekyll & Hyde and followed it with Sondheim's Follies, Sweet Smell of Success opposite John Lithgow, and Dracula. In 2003 Kelli committed to a production of The Light in the Piazza at Seattle's Intiman Theatre. The show landed on Broadway in 2005 and earned Kelli her first Tony and Drama Desk Award nominations. She moved from one huge critical and commercial success to another when she joined Harry Connick on Broadway in the 2006 Tony award-winning production of The Pajama Game, for which Kelli received Tony, Drama Desk, and Outer Critics Award nominations. Kelli has worked regionally and Off Broadway in Sunday in the Park with George at Reprise, My Life With Albertine at Playwright's Horizons, and Beauty at the La Jolla Playhouse.In addition to her critically acclaimed performance as Eliza Doolittle in the New York Philharmonic production of My Fair Lady, Kelli has performed a solo concert at Carnegie Hall with the New York Pops conducted by Rob Fisher. She has sung at Carnegie Hall with Barbara...

  Ellen Petersen of those famous Branson-based Petersens, joins us today to recount her experience appearing on American Idol. Watch her audition below, including playing the theme to the Beverly Hillbillies TV show with Harry Connick, Jr. and Keith Urban.   The Petersens, including Ellen, are appearing tonight - Friday, April 26, 2024 - at the Woodlands. Buy your tickets here (if they're not sold out). Thanks to our exclusive media partner, KVRE • Join Our Free Email Newsletter • Subscribe To The Podcast Anyway You Want • Subscribe To Our YouTube Channel (click that bell icon, too) • Join Our Facebook Group • Tell Your Friends About Our Show • Support Our Sponsors (click on the images below to visit their websites) __________________________________________

Tony Award winner J. Harrison Ghee joins The Art of Kindness with Robert Peterpaul to discuss their transformative Some Like It Hot journey, taking intentional time to rest and more. J. HARRISON GHEE won the 2023 Tony Award for Best Leading Actor in a Musical, making history as the first non-binary actor to be nominated and win in this category for their role as “Daphne/Jerry” in SOME LIKE IT HOT, a role which also garnered them Grammy, Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle Awards, as well as Drama League and Chita Rivera Award nominations. Ghee was selected by Billy Porter to star as “Robyn/Kevin” on the hit FOX series ACCUSED, and previously played the series regular of “Kwame” on Netflix's RAISING DION. On Broadway, they starred as “Lola” in KINKY BOOTS, created the role of “Andre Mayhem” in MRS. DOUBTFIRE, and have dazzled audiences in roles such as “Velma Kelly” in CHICAGO and “Johnny Hooker” in THE STING, opposite Harry Connick, Jr.  To learn more about Maestra Music and get tickets to their Amplify 2024 event, please visit: maestramusic.org/amplify/ Follow J: @jharrisonghee Follow us: @artofkindnesspod / @robpeterpaul youtube.com/@artofkindnesspodcast Support the show! (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/theaok) Music: "Awake" by Ricky Alvarez & "Sunshine" by Lemon Music Studio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Because all of us presenters live in Georgia it is hard for us to believe that Cosmic Thing, the fifth studio album from The B-52's was the international breakthrough album.  We had been listening to “Rock Lobster” and “Private Idaho” for about a decade before this album came out.  But much of the B-52's discography was confined to college radio stations outside of their home state.  Cosmic Thing would really put the group on the map nationally and internationally.This album was also a comeback for the group.  The original group consisted of Fred Schneider on vocals, Kate Pierson on vocals and keyboard, Cindy Wilson on vocals and tambourine, Ricky Wilson on guitars, and Keith Strickland on percussion.  Ricky Wilson died of AIDS in October 1985, and hadn't told the band other than Keith Strickland that he had the then-terminal disease because he didn't want anyone worrying or fussing over him.  His death devastated the group, particularly his sister, Cindy Wilson.  The band did not tour to promote their 1985 album release “Bouncing off the Satellites,” nor did they put out any new music until 1989.When they got back together they decided to remain a foursome.  Keith Strickland moved to guitar and they brought in session drummers to fill in.  It took about a year to compose the songs from this album, with the group spending a lot of time working through their grief in the loss of Ricky Wilson.  The resulting album, however, was a tremendous success, with two songs breaking into the top 10 on the US Billboard Hot 100, the first songs of the group to do so.Bruce brings us this comeback album in this week's podcast. Love ShackThis has become the B-52's signature song.  It went to number 3 on the Billboard Hot 100 - the group's first top 40 hit.  The inspiration for this song was partly an African American club outside Athens, Georgia, called the “Hawaiian Ha-Le.”  It was a place that looked like a shack from the outside, but hosted a great selection of bands.Cosmic ThingThe title track and lead-off song to the album preceded the album by a few months.  It was released on the soundtrack to the film “Earth Girls Are Easy.”  It is also known as “(Shake That) Cosmic Thing.”Channel ZA deeper cut , this track has a little more political feel.  It discusses the changes happening in the world, along with pollution, radiation, and other concerns.  “Space junk, laser bombs, ozone holes, better put up my umbrella!”  The band never lost their dance connection, with songs leaning more towards party and less towards politics.RoamThe second big hit leads off side 2, and also went to number 3 on the Billboard Hot 100.  Kate Pierson and Cindy Wilson duet on this song, making it the only vocal track on the album in which Fred Schneider doesn't have a vocal.  It was the second and final US top-10 hit for the group. ENTERTAINMENT TRACK:It Had to Be You by Harry Connick, Jr. (from the motion picture “When Harry Met Sally”)Billy Crystal and Meg Ryan star in this romantic comedy, with Harry Connick, Jr. providing most of the soundtrack. STAFF PICKS:I'll Be You by the ReplacementsWayne features a Minnesota band which got their start in the punk genre before moving to alternative rock.  This song plays in the bachelor party in the 1996 comedy “Jerry Maguire.”  The replacements formed in 1979, and it would be 10 years before this song would be their sole entry into the top 100, peaking at number 51.Free Fallin' by Tom PettyLynch's staff pick is a big hit off Petty's solo album “Full Moon Fever.”  This song documents the feelings that a guy has after breaking up with his girl.  Petty has ELO founder and fellow Traveling Wilburys member Jeff Lynne joining him on this single, providing synthesizer, bass, acoustic guitar, and backing vocals.Lay Your Hands On Me  by Bon JoviRob brings us an epic rock song from Jon Bon Jovi off the album “New Jersey.” This one hit number 7 on the Billboard Hot 100, the fourth single from the album to break into the top 10 on the pop charts.  Dolly Parton covered this single in 2014, rearranged as a gospel song.If Dirt Were Dollars by Don HenleyBruce closes out the staff picks with a deeper cut off Henley's massive album “End of the Innocence.” Never one to shy away from politics and culture, Henley rails in this track against materialism, hypocrisy, false patriotism, and hubris.  “These days the buck stops nowhere, no one takes the blame.  But evil is still evil in anybody's name.” INSTRUMENTAL TRACK:It Had to Be You by Harry Connick, Jr.We double dip on the Entertainment track to end this week's podcast, as Connick did a vocal and instrumental version of this classic song.  Thanks for listening to “What the Riff?!?” NOTE: To adjust the loudness of the music or voices, you may adjust the balance on your device. 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On episode 173, Eric and Josh discuss the origins, history, and effectiveness of Recycling with a emphasis on plastics. PLUS, Harry Connick, Jr., Super Tuesday, and cigars! WE HAVE A PATREON! Subscribe at https://www.patreon.com/RidingTheTorus You can find Eric's research notes for every episode here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=1syBwRsJ3b3YnOlUCXXFEEUpgF0NODLL2⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Also! If you enjoy the Riding The Torus theme song, you can now download it for FREE from the Bueno Tornado bandcamp page. Here is the link: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://buenotornado.bandcamp.com/track/riding-the-torus-theme⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Hosts: eric beal - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠instagram.com/ericbealart/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Josh Campbell - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠twitter.com/josh_campbell⁠

Intro song: Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree by Brenda Lee11. White Christmas: Michael Buble vs. Darlene Love12. Frosty the Snowman: Michael Buble vs. The Ronettes13. Feliz Navidad: Kacey Musgraves vs. Dora the Explorer14. Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: Burl Ives vs. Harry Connick, Jr.*Dreidel spin-off*15. The Christmas Song: Nat "King" Cole vs. Dave BarnesBonus song: Silent Night by Andrew, Aaron, and GriffinOutro song: Fairytale of New York by The Pogues

On today's catch up with the crew, we discuss kids flying the coup, Harry Connick Jr. calls in and a Secret Lives Of Sydney update from the woman whose partner slept with his cousin!Subscribe on LiSTNR: https://play.listnr.com/podcast/hughesy-ed-and-erinSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Artistic Director Jeff Frank shares his experience putting the Rankin/Bass classic Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer on stage for the very first time at First Stage in Milwaukee. Listen to this episode to learn how problem solving flying sequences in the world premiere of Peter and Wendy led to the key design elements of Rudolph and how getting every scenic and costume element just right down to the specific colors of polkadots brought the “homespun, hand crafted” feeling of the holiday special that we love to the stage. Jeff shares some of First Stage's core values in this interview including the ways that the organization raises community artists! More about First Stage: WEBSITE: https://www.firststage.org/ INSTAGRAM: @first.stage See a regional production of Rudolph: At Northwest Children's Theatre and School (Portland, OR): https://nwct.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/#/events/a0S6T00000preupUAA The Coterie (Kansas City, MO): https://thecoterie.org/2023-2024/rudolph-2023/ Childsplay (Phoenix, AZ): https://www.childsplayaz.org/rudolph23 and touring everywhere in between: https://www.rudolphthemusical.com/tour This week's Tuesday Afternoon Dance Party music: "⁠The Happy Elf" from Harry for the Holidays by Harry Connick, Jr. Listen to the Tuesday Afternoon Dance Party playlist here! EPISODE TRANSCRIPTION: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://pipeanddrapestories.blogspot.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ INSTAGRAM: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@PipeAndDrapeStories⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ EMAIL: PipeAndDrapeStories@gmail.com Host: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Stephen Fala⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Artwork: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Stephen Gordon

Intro song: "Hard Sun" by Eddie Vedder (from Into the Wild)15. "No One Else Like You" by Adam Levine (from Begin Again)14. "(Everything I Do) I Do It For You" by Bryan Adams (from Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves)13. "A Wink and a Smile" by Harry Connick, Jr. (from Sleepless in Seattle)12. "My Heart Will Go On" by Celine Dion (from Titanic)11. "A View to a Kill" by Duran Duran (from A View to a Kill)Outro song: "Falling Slowly" by Glen Hansard & Marketa Irglova (from Once)Vote for your favorite song from today's episodeAnd if you haven't:Vote on Episode 1Vote on Episode 2

Dejavu is a popular and frequently sought-after television personality, event host, actor and model, who built his soaring career in the world of fashion. The Metro-Atlanta-based red carpet host and fashion show commentator, has hosted a number of major fashion showcases throughout metro-Atlanta, designed to raise funds and awareness for non-profit organizations of various sizes.The major fashion events held by leading metro-Atlanta designers and organizations for which Dejavu has shared his larger-than-life personality, fashion commentary and interviewing talents as a red or purple carpet host, also bring awareness to important issues and communities including the disability community, the LGBTQ community and human trafficking. Among the many fashion events Dejavu hashosted include the annual An Evening of Fashion and Elegance by Fashion by D'Shacourt Studios; NewYork Fashion Week: Rainbow Fashion Week in New York: Easter Seals Foundation's Fashion Uncorked: Susan G. Komen's Thai The Runway, and the Models Take Ovah and Runways on Fire fashion showcases.As a result of his own fabulous fashion sense, coupled with his fun, outgoing personality, Dejavu has also had the opportunity to appear on some nationally-syndicated television talk shows in New York, including Good Morning America; Live with Kelly and Ryan and the Harry Connick, Jr. Show. Also an actor, his talents have also opened the door of opportunity for him to appear in some movies and television shows.These include seasons one and two of The Walking Dead, The Hunger Games, Hunger GamesMockingjay and Last Vegas. The Conyers, GA native who attended Heritage High School, began his career as a model and cosmetologist and is an avid supporter and advocate of community causes for organizations and shelters providing assistance to the homeless and pet rescues and adoption,

Intro song: "Ghostbusters" by Ray Parker, Jr. (from Ghostbusters)25. "I Will Always Love You" by Whitney Houston (from The Bodyguard)24. "Oh, Pretty Woman" by Roy Orbison (from Pretty Woman)23. "9 to 5" by Dolly Parton (from 9 to 5)22. "Men in Black" by Will Smith (from Men in Black)21. "It Had To Be You" by Harry Connick, Jr. (from When Harry Met Sally)Outro song: "Everything is AWESOME" by Tegan and Sara (from The LEGO Movie)Bonus clip: "Everyone is AWESOME" by Andrew May & Barrett MartinVote for your favorite song from today's episode

Bill Reichenbach grew up in the Washington, D.C. suburb of Takoma Park, Maryland where he studied trombone with Gene Brusiloff and Robert Isele. After high school, Bill was accepted to the Eastman School of Music in Rochester, New York. There, he studied with the great Emory Remington. While still a student, Bill began his recording career by playing lead trombone on several Chuck Mangione albums, a couple of albums with the Eastman Wind Ensemble (one on bass trombone and another one on euphonium), and the first recording of Leonard Bernstein's “Mass” (on bass trombone) which was composed for the opening of the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C.  After graduation, Bill toured for while with the Buddy Rich Big Band on bass trombone. During this time, the band recorded an album called “Stick It” which featured Bill on an arrangement of Jobim's “Wave”.  In 1975, Bill moved to L.A. where he started playing the jazz tenor trombone chair on Toshiko Akiyoshi's big band. He made quite a few albums with the band over the next several years and was a featured soloist on all of them. At the same time, Bill was also the solo jazz trombone player on Don Menza's big band and he recorded solos on an album with the band. Don put together a sextet out of the big band and featured Bill on tenor and bass trombone on a recording with that band.  As a studio player, Bill has played on about 2000 records, 1000 motion pictures, and countless TV shows and jingles.  Bill's jazz quartet album "Special Edition" (Nothing But Bills Records) featuring Peter Erskine on drums, Jimmy Johnson on bass, and Biff Hannon on piano, reached number 10 on the national jazz radio play lists.  New York trombonist Mike Davis and Bill have done 4 albums together - “Bonetown”, “Brass Nation”, "New Brass" and most recently, “Absolute Trombone II” and have played concerts all over the United States, Canada, and Europe.  Bill has been a featured artist and clinician at several International Trombone Festivals including Utrecht (Holland), Nashville, Urbana (Illinois), North Texas State University, and most recently Las Vegas (2007), and Salt Lake City (2023).  Some of the artists Bill has recorded with:  Michael Buble, Harry Connick, Jr., The Jonas Brothers, Christine Aguilera, Seal, Mya, Quincy Jones, Barbra Streisand, Michael Jackson, Elton John, Toto, The Yellowjackets, Seawind, Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, David Foster, Aretha Franklin, Al Jarreau, Earth Wind and Fire, Dr. John, Arrowsmith, and Ray Charles.  Some of the motion pictures which Bill has played on are:  “Indiana Jones 5”  "Wolverine"   "Night in the Museum 2"  “Indiana Jones and the Curse of the Crystal Skull”  "Up"  “Sex in the City”  “Hancock”  “Ratatouille”  “Spiderman 3”  “Hairspray” “Dreamgirls”  “Transformers”  “American Gangster” “Wall-E”  “I Am Legend”  “Dreamcatcher”  “X-men II”  “Identity”  “The Core”  “Daredevil”  “Red Dragon  “Chicago”  “Men in Black II”  “XXX”  “Training Day”  “Spiderman”  “Collateral Damage” “Black Hawk Down” “Planet of the Apes” “Monsters, Inc”  “Don't Say a Word” “Zoolander”  “Princess Diaries”  “American Pie 2”  “Legally Blond”  “Scary Movie 2”  “The Mummy Returns” “Evolution”  “What Women Want” “Proof of Life”  "X-men"   "Space Cowboys"  "Remember the Titans"  "Meet the Parents"  "Family Man"   "Charlie's Angels"  “The Matrix”  “The General's Daughter” “The Green Mile”  “South Park”  “Sixth Sense'  “Deep Blue Sea”  “Toy Story 2”  “Magnolia”  “Stuart Little”  “Galaxy Quest' “Reindeer Games”  “U-571”  “Godzilla”  “Contact”  “Conspiracy Theory”  “The Jackal”  “Alien Resurrection”  “Men in Black”  “Air Force One”  “Batman and Robin”  “Forrest Gump”  “Independence Day”  “Mars Attacks”  “Hercules”  “Mission Impossible”  “Batman Returns”  “Twister”  “The Rock”  “Starship Troupers”  “The Frighteners”  “Jurassic Park”  “Nixon”  Bill is an Artist-clinician for the Greenhoe/Shilke Co. He has given master classes and clinics throughout the United States, Europe, New Zealand and Australia.  As a writer and arranger, Bill has worked on records for Michael Jackson, Quincy Jones, Aretha Franklin, Dr. John, Diana Ross and others. He has arranged many HBO Special Themes and composed the theme for the HBO “One Night Stand” comedy show. Bill also composed the theme for Fox's animated series “Peter Pan & the Pirates” as well as much of the underscoring. He contributed to such films and shows as “Licorice Pizza”, “I Love Trouble”, “Frank's Place”, “Baby Boom”, “Brand New Life”, “Snoops”, “Teen Wolf”, and the special “Cartoon All-Stars to the Rescue”. Bill composed the main title for a series of Kurt Vonnegut stories called “Welcome to the Monkey House” for Showtime. He composed a score for a documentary film about Frank Lloyd Wright called “A Very Proud House”.  Bill has also composed pieces for Wind Ensemble including "Streets of Paris" which was recently premiered by trombone soloist Larry Zalkind and The Riverside City College Wind Ensemble conducted by Kevin Mayse, “Atlantic Crossing”, “Streets of Paris”, “The Improbable Journey”, “Fanfares, Questions and Answers”, and “An American Dream”. Bill and family now live near Asheville, NC.  Bill plays the Greenhoe Bass Trombone  

#910 - Bruce Kapler The Bruce Kapler Interview is featured on The Paul Leslie Hour. Are you here? If you're here, baby won't you say so. Let me hear you! Are you listening to this episode of The Paul Leslie Hour? Yes, you are, and thank you for tuning in. We have an interview from the archives with Bruce Kapler. We want to make our interview with this great horn player accessible to you everywhere: Spotify, Apple, iHeartRadio, you name it. The extremely talented saxophonist Bruce Kapler join your host Paul Edward Leslie to talk about his colorful musical life. He was a member of Paul Shaffer's CBS Orchestra starting in 1993. He left the show in 2012. Bruce Kapler also sings and plays several instruments including soprano, alto, tenor, baritone and bass saxophone, flute, clarinet, recorder, keyboards and percussion. The list of musicians Bruce Kapler has performed with sounds like a who's who of popular music, including Paul Anka, Tony Bennett, Natalie Cole, Harry Connick, Jr., George Benson, Buckwheat Zydeco, Glen Campbell, 50 Cent, Busta Rhymes, Ray Charles, the Dave Matthews Band, James Brown, Chuck Berry, Randy Newman, Brian Wilson and the list goes on and on! Hey, we just wanted to say that we appreciate your listening in. We wonder if maybe you'll support independent media and the spoken word by going right here where you can give yourself and others the gift of stories. We thank each and every listener and patron. Let's listen to that interview with Bruce Kapler. In fact, let's listen together.

In this exclusive JGT video podcast, Bob Bakert talks to Russell Malone about his incredible career and about playing with Diana Krall, Harry Connick, Jr., Ron Carter, and many others.Go to jazzguitartoday.com and bassmusicianmagazine.com more interviews and lessons.

Created and hosted by Cavan Hendron, The Bradshaw Effect breaks down and discusses how the ideal Carrie Bradshaw lifestyle from Sex and the City isn't always the reality of living in the concrete jungle of New York City. In this episode, Cavan sits down with the incredible Patrick O'Neill to discuss his journey and career in the Broadway/theatre industry, the power of reaching out, and his advice for those continuing to brave the business. About Patrick: Patrick was last represented on Broadway as the Associate Choreographer of Andrew Lloyd Webber's hit musical School of Rock, which he also staged in Sydney, Melbourne, and Seoul. He currently serves as the Associate Choreographer on the Broadway-bound musical The Heart of Rock and Roll, celebrating the music of Huey Lewis, and on Ever After, a musical adaptation of the 1998 film. As a director, he is currently developing and co-writing Vacancy, a story that sheds light on the life of Norman Bates from Alfred Hitchcock's ‘Psycho' and the new American play ‘Life, Liberty' starring Anupam Kher. He serves as the choreographer of Radio 930, a new musical centered around a group of young rebels in East Germany who used banned western rock music to bring about the fall of the Berlin Wall. In 2022, he will direct the London premiere of On The Edge, a new musical from composer Sam Hall. As an Assistant Choreographer, he developed Barry Manilow's Harmony for Center Theatre Group in Los Angeles and The Alliance Theatre in Atlanta, The Nutty Professor with Jerry Lewis and Marvin Hamlisch, and the Broadway revival of On A Clear Day You Can See Forever starring Harry Connick, Jr and Jessie Mueller. He has staged concerts for Tony Award winner Kelli O'Hara with the Boston Pops and for Mario Cantone on ABC's “The View” celebrating Barbara Walters and opening the show's 14th Season. As a teacher, he has served on staff for Britney Spears' and Usher's performing arts intensives. Keep Up With Patrick! Website:⁠ https://patrickoneill.me/

What do you do when you have all the natural talent in the world...yet you realize you've still got a long way to go? From the age of 2, music has been Vaughn "V.Keys" Henry's God-given focus. His incredible gifting was evident as he exhibited all the attributes of a child prodigy, even leading his church band while still a pre-teen. He since has become one of most respected gospel / jazz musicians on the planet working with such top-notch groups like Snarky Puppy, Ghost-Note and his new ensemble, The Smoogies. He has appeared on national talk-shows like The Harry Connick, Jr. Show, toured the country, and astounded YouTube viewers with his imaginative arrangements. But as he began to gain notoriety, insecurities about his place in the world of music began to cloud his success. How was he able to rise above them, and prevent his doubts from limiting his full potential?In this episode you'll discover how you can maximize your God-given talent by applying a willingness to grow, building a strong work ethic, and upholding a rock-solid commitment to your faith and the things that matter most.  Learn More About Vaughn "V.Keys" Henry V. Keys on InstagramV, Keys on FacebookWatch on YouTube The Smoogies - Links and InfoIf you liked this episode, you'll love:How to Develop Your Influence and Thrive Through Transitions w/ Dwayne “Saint Orbin” Bennett, Musical Director / Producer [TGGS 79]Learn how to find your Next 100 Loyal Audience Members! In this powerful workshop, you'll discover the secrets to finding your next 100 loyal fans without crazy social media strategies or attracting the wrong people! The workshop happens on Sunday, May 7th at 8:15pm Eastern and space is limited! Bonus materials will be shared with registrants! Register by tapping HERE or go to godandgigs.com/next100! Free Resource for Artists Considering Going ProIf you are thinking about becoming a full-time artist, you've got to ask the right questions. So we've created a workbook to help you figure out what you need to know before making the leap. Go to GodandGigs.com/questions to get your free download of this powerful and practical resource, and take the next step toward your creative dreams! Support the showSTOP DOING CREATIVE LIFE ALONE!Want to become a highly motivated creative with complete confidence as an artist and entrepreneur - with a community of like-minded artists always backing you up? Then you need to be a part of God and Gigs 360 GOLD! Join for 30 days FREE by clicking here! OTHER RESOURCES Learn about The 4 Questions you need to ask before going Full-Time in Arts and Entertainment Join our God and Gigs Facebook Group so you can watch more of our Facebook Live chats! HELP US HELP MORE CREATIVES Become a God and Gigs Monthly Partner! Tap HERE to pick an amount to support

I find so much value in stories from retailers of growth and change. Matt Harris brings to today's episode decades of retail experience, going all the way back to age 16 as a self proclaimed ‘mall rat'.Matt's love for retail began as a teenager and his innate skill and passion helped him grow his career from selling ladies shoes to selling high-end art. His journey through retail takes many twists and turns as he left the space for a career in software, returning just several years ago with the fire for retail still inside.During an opportunity to teach an MBA class Matt discovered his flare for pearl jewelry design. A “practice business” led him to creating designs for Debra Messing, Britney Spears, and Harry Connick jr. So when he returned to the retail world, he absolutely rooted himself in jewelry and pearls.Matt helped transform and grow one Austin, TX jewelry store leaps in bounds with some critical changes to their sales routines. Retailers are you focusing on…-Training sales people -Approaching every customer -Consistent, realistic, fair pricing,-Adding on sales for the complete customer experienceThose are just some of the really great tips inside today's episode. Matt talks about tips for increasing store traffic when you're facing construction outside your brick and mortar, tips for branding, and a little peek into the wholesale world.You are not going to want to miss the infinite knowledge and really interesting stories from Matt!I'm rooting for your success!What's Inside:Retail stories backed by decades of experience.Real tips for retailers to increase sales and revenue.An interesting tip to increase foot traffic.How to create an impactful customer experience AND boost sales.Building up your small retail shop.Matt Harris Designs; Pearl Jewelry.Mentioned In This Episode:The Greatest Salesman in the World: Mandino, OgAirtableMatt Harris - YouTubeMatt Harris DesignsMatt Harris Pearls (@mattharrisdesigns) on InstagramChat OpenAICrystal Media Crystal on InstagramCrystal Media on InstagramCrystal Media Co - YouTubePayroc