Podcast appearances and mentions of Howard Levy

To prepare for the next season of The Bandwich Tapes, I am re-releasing some of my favorite episodes. In this riveting episode of The Bandwich Tapes, I had the pleasure of talking with the supremely talented musician Howard Levy. Renowned for his virtuosity on both the harmonica and piano, Howard has rightfully earned his place as one of the world's most respected and sought-after musicians.During our conversation, Howard took us on a fascinating journey through his musical odyssey, sharing anecdotes and insights that offered a glimpse into the depth of his artistry. He told us tales of his early musical explorations, recounting how his passion for music ignited at a tender age and led him to pick up the harmonica.A true pioneer in his field, Howard delved into the innovative techniques he has developed over the years, including his groundbreaking approach to playing the harmonica known as "overblowing." Through live demonstrations, Howard showcased the remarkable capabilities of this technique, pushing the boundaries of what the instrument can achieve and creating a sound that is uniquely his own.Our conversation also ventured into Howard's illustrious career, from his collaborations with luminaries like Béla Fleck and the Flecktones to his work with the exceptional Trio Globo and his current project, The Howard Levy Four. We even touched upon our shared experience of recording a song by the talented Steven Fink, adding another layer of connection to our dialogue.Beyond his remarkable performances, Howard's passion for teaching and his commitment to nurturing the next generation of musicians shone brightly. He spoke eloquently about his book, "Rhythms of the Breath," and his joy in sharing his knowledge and expertise with aspiring musicians.Throughout the episode, Howard's infectious enthusiasm and genuine love for music were palpable, infusing our conversation with warmth and inspiration. It was truly a privilege to delve into Howard Levy's musical world, and I have no doubt that listeners will be captivated by his talent, wisdom, and boundless creativity.For more information about Howard Levy and his upcoming projects, visit his website at www.levyland.com.Thank you for listening! If you have any questions, feedback, or ideas for the show, please get in touch with me at brad@thebandwichtapes.com.The theme song, Playcation, was written by Mark Mundy.

Leo Sidran is a multi instrumentalist musician, producer, arranger, composer, recording artist, and podcast host.The Third Story podcast features long-form interviews with creative people of all types.Their stories of discovery, loss, ambition, identity, improvisation, risk, and reward are deeply moving and compelling for all of us as we embark on our own creative journeys.He was born and raised in Madison, Wisconsin, which is sometimes referred to as 70 square miles surrounded by reality. His father, Ben Sidran, another multifaceted music man, provided my early musical sustenance. His mother, a weaver and travel agent, provided texture and safe passage.He got his start writing songs professionally as a teenager when the Steve Miller Band recorded four of his songs for their 1993 Wide River album. His father was working with Miller at the time, which is how he made the connection, but even then, at the ripe old age of 15, he was interested in production. So, Steve invited him to play keyboards, guitars and drums on the record. He co-produced the Academy Award Winning song, "Al Otro Lado Del Rio" from the film The Motorcycle Diaries with Jorge Drexler in 2005. After the Oscar win, he made a move to Brooklyn and not only started producing records for other artists, but also composing music for film and television commercials amassing a catalog of 100s of major TV ads for clients like Coca-Cola, Visa, Lincoln, McDonalds, Stella Artois, Ford, Garnier and over a dozen film scores for outlets such as ESPN 30 for 30, Discovery, IFC, Sundance, and PBS. As a drummer, he has played and recorded with jazz luminaries including Phil Woods, Howard Levy, David Fathead Newman, Clark Terry and Dave Grusin, and as an engineer he has worked with artists ranging from Snarky Puppy to Massive Attack.To learn more about Leo and his music and work, visit http://www.leosidran.comTo learn more about Leo's podcast, visithttp://www.third-story.com

Corky Siegel joins me on episode 129.Corky played was central in the emergence of the popularity of the blues to a white audience. His Siegel-Schwall band gained a residency at Chicago's Pepper Lounge, sharing the stage with blues giants such as Howling Wolf, Muddy Waters and Little Walter. The band were also part of San Francisco's 1967 Summer of Love, rubbing shoulders with the likes of Joni Mitchell and Janis Joplin.Corky has a unique place in harmonica history with his blues / classical collaborations. After performing with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra in 1966, he has gone on to enjoy a platinum selling classical record, composed numerous blues / classical orchestral pieces, recorded with a Chamber music ensemble and performed with orchestras around the world.Links:Website: https://www.corkymusic.com/Siegel-Schwall band: https://www.corkymusic.com/siegel-schwallChamber Blues: https://www.corkymusic.com/chamber-bluesSymphonic Blues: https://www.corkymusic.com/symphonyEcho Audiobook: https://www.audible.co.uk/pd/Echo-Audiobook/B00VS6N4ZICorky's lesson on dynamics: https://www.corkymusic.com/harmonica-lessonVideos:Chamber Blues: https://www.corkymusic.com/video-chamber-bluesLullaby, composition by Dr L Subramaniam: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ty1ri62uBuUCorky playing with Howard Levy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EjnYE-jIprcPodcast website:https://www.harmonicahappyhour.comDonations:If you want to make a voluntary donation to help support the running costs of the podcast then please use this link (or visit the podcast website link above):https://paypal.me/harmonicahappyhour?locale.x=en_GBSpotify Playlist: Also check out the Spotify Playlist, which contains most of the songs discussed in the podcast:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5QC6RF2VTfs4iPuasJBqwT?si=M-j3IkiISeefhR7ybm9qIQPodcast sponsors:This podcast is sponsored by SEYDEL harmonicas - visit the oldest harmonica factory in the world at www.seydel1847.com  or on Facebook or Instagram at SEYDEL HARMONICAS--------------------------------Blue Moon Harmonicas: https://bluemoonharmonicas.comSupport the show

AI offers incredible opportunities for nonprofits to work smarter, reach more people, and achieve greater impact—but it's not about replacing the human touch. Instead, AI should complement human efforts, making it easier for nonprofits to focus on what they do best: building connections, advocating for change, and improving lives. The key to success lies in starting small, experimenting with tools that align with your mission, and continuously refining your approach. With thoughtful integration, AI can empower your nonprofit to make an even bigger difference. Are you ready to explore the possibilities? The future of nonprofit work is here—and AI is ready to help you shape it. In today's podcast, Howard Levy from Red Rooster Group and Stephen Halasnik from Financing Solutions (https://financingsolutionsnow.com/), a leading provider of business loans for nonprofits discuss how nonprofits can use AI effectively. Every nonprofit should have a line of credit, just in case. Visit www.nonprofitmbapodcast.com to learn more

In between seasons, Kirk re-ran a bunch of old episodes and prefaced each one with a new music recommendation. He's taking those down recasts in preparation for season seven, but it seemed like a good idea to put all the music recommendations in one place. So that's what this episode is!DISCUSSED AND RECOMMENDED:"The Meadow" by Nickel Creek from Celebrants, 2023"Chip Monkey" by Kick the Cat from Weirdo, 2002"Fade to Black" by Howard Levy and Chris Siebold from Art + Adrenaline, 2018"Disco Snails" and "Hit the Target" by Vulfmon and Theo Katz from Dot, 2024Various tracks from Delicious in Dungeon, composed by Yasunori Mitsuda and Shunsuke Tsuchiya"Party" by Ryokushoku Shakai from Party! EP, 2024Sumika - "Unmei" from Unmei EP, 2024"Duck Ankles" by David Sanborn from Taking Off, 1975"Young Americans' by David Bowie (feat. Sanborn) from Young Americans, 1975"The Night Owl" by Anat Cohen from Quartetinho: Bloom, 2024"Stranded" by Sierra Hull from Weighted Mind, 2016"Samba Party" and "Drop D" by Matteo Mancuso from The Journey, 2023"Nite Crawler" by Larry Carlton from Larry Carlton, 1978----LINKS-----SUPPORT STRONG SONGS!Paypal | Patreon.com/StrongsongsMERCH STOREstore.strongsongspodcast.comSOCIAL MEDIAInsta: @Kirk_Hamilton | Bluesky: @Kirkhamilton.comNEWSLETTERnewsletter.kirkhamilton.comJOIN THE DISCORDhttps://discord.gg/GCvKqAM8SmSTRONG SONGS PLAYLISTSSpotify | Apple Music | YouTube MusicSHOW ARTTom Deja, Bossman GraphicsJANUARY 2025 WHOLE-NOTE PATRONSElizabeth CulverMeryl AllisonRobyn MetcalfeCesarCorpus FriskyBen BarronCatherine WarnerDamon WhiteJay SwartzRushDaniel Hannon-BarryChristopher MillerJamie WhiteChristopher McConnellDavid MascettiJoe LaskaKen HirshMelanie AndrichJenness GardnerNathaniel BauernfeindPaul DelaneyDave SharpeSami SamhuriJeremy DawsonAccessViolationDave FloreyJANUARY 2025 HALF-NOTE PATRONSWiggy HashWhit SidenerJulie KellmanSimon HellmanClaudia CartyDaniGlenn JacksonChristopher Selby SpinkPhilip KellyDaniel NervoKevin StaffordLawrenceSy JacobsirritableIan PiddAndrew HoferJordan GatenbyMelissa KuhnsAshleySeattleTransAndNonbinary ChoralEnsembleKevin MarceloSamantha CoatesJamesMark NadasdiJeffDan CutterJoseph RomeroOl ParkerJohn BerryDanielle KrizClint McElroyMordok's Vape PenInmar GivoniMichael SingerMerv AdrianJoe GalloLauren KnottsDave KolasHenry MindlinMonica St. AngeloStephen WolkwitzRand LeShayMaxeric spMatthew JonesAnthony MentzJames McMurryEthan LaserBrian John PeterChris RemoMatt SchoenthalAaron WilsonDent EarlCarlos LernerMisty HaisfieldAbraham BenrubiLee R.Chris KotarbaCallum WebbLynda MacNeilDick MorganBen SteinGrettir AsmundarsonSean MurphyRandal VegterKaya WoodallRobert Granatdave malloyTim RosenwongAlan MaassNick GallowayHeather Jjohn halpinPeter HardingDavidJohn BaumanMartín SalíasStu BakerSteve MartinoDr Arthur A GrayCarolinaGary PierceMatt BaxterLuigi BocciaE Margaret WartonCharles McGeeCatherine ClauseEthan BaumanKenIsWearingAHatJordan BlockAaron WadeJeff UlmDavid FutterJamieDeebsPortland Eye CareRichard SneddonJanice BerryDoreen CarlsonDavid McDarbyWendy GilchristLisa TurnerPaul WayperMiles FormanBruno GaetaKenneth JungZak RemerRishi SahayJeffrey BeanJason ReitmanAilie FraserRob TsukNATALIE MISTILISJosh SingerAmy Lynn ThornsenAdam WKelli BrockingtonVictoria Yumino caposselaSteve PaquinDavid JoskeBernard KhooRobert HeuerDavid NoahGeraldine ButlerMadeleine MaderJason PrattAbbie BergDoug BelewDermot CrowleyAchint SrivastavaRyan RairighMichael BermanLinda DuffyLiz SegerEoin de BurcaKevin PotterM Shane BordersDallas HockleyJason GerryNell MorseNathan GouwensLauren ReayEric PrestemoncbalmainAngela LivingstoneDiane HughesMichael CasnerLowell MeyerStephen TsoneffJoshua HillGeoff GoldenPascal RuegerRandy SouzaClare HolbertonDiane TurnerTom ColemanDhu WikMelmaniacEric HelmJonathan DanielsCaro FieldNaomi WatsonDavidAlexanderChris KGavin DoigSam FennTanner MortonAJ SchusterJennifer BushDavid StroudBrad CallahanAmanda FurlottiAndrew BakerAndrew FairL.B. MorseBill ThorntonBrian AmoebasBrett DouvilleJeffrey OlsonMatt BetzelNate from KalamazooMelanie StiversRichard TollerAlexander PolsonJustin McElroyArjun SharmaJames JohnsonKevin MorrellColin Hodo

In this Episode of A Modern Nonprofit Podcast, host Tosha Anderson met with Howard Levy, branding and marketing strategy expert from Red Rooster Group. Howard emphasizes that with approximately 1.6 million nonprofits in the United States - nearly double the number from 30 years ago - organizations need to stand out in an increasingly crowded field. About Howard Levy: Howard is a brand strategist, award-winning creative director, marketing, and fundraising expert with a 30-year track record of helping organizations revitalize their brands, engage their audiences, and raise more money. Find out more about Howard: https://redroostergroup.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/howardadamlevy/ What to watch next… Episode 106: Balancing Mission with Human-Centered Leadership https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p8ev9bT-AHo&feature=youtu.be Episode 97: How to Scale a Nonprofit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i4iw33f5gC0 What's new on our website? Accounting as a Shared Responsibility: https://thecharitycfo.com/accounting-as-a-shared-responsibility-why-the-most-effective-nonprofits-share-financial-management-across-leadership-teams/ Follow Us Online Stay connected and get more exclusive content on: Website: www.thecharitycfo.com Instagram: @thecharitycfo Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecharitycfo LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-charity-cfo-llc/posts/?feedView=all TikTok: @thecharitycfo Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6hofQXPCxiPZuZy3OecW8y Apple Music: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-modern-nonprofit-podcast/id1542301310 Get Involved Subscribe for more videos: Don't forget to hit the bell icon so you never miss a video! About The Charity CFO We are an accounting partner that truly understands nonprofits. We know the missions that drive you, the obstacles that challenge you, and the dedication your job demands. We “get” nonprofits, because nonprofits are all that we do. If you need help with your accounting and bookkeeping, let's talk. Book a FREE consultation here: https://thecharitycfo.com/contact/

Este nuevo monográfico de nuestro podcast está dedicado al sonido de la armónica de Howard Levy. Repasamos algunas de sus colaboraciones en álbumes de otros artistas: Spyro Gyra, Michael Manson, Carmen Cuesta, Ricky Peterson, Lisa Lauren, Nelson Rangell, Clémentine, Kenny Loggins, Chuck Mangione, Kurt Elling y Donald Fagen.

Storytelling plays a vital role in the success of a nonprofit event.  Organizations must be able to tell their story in a way that compels their audience to take action.  In this episode I sit down with Howard Levy, founder of Red Rooster Group, to explore the vital role storytelling plays in nonprofit success. Howard shares his expertise on how nonprofits can craft compelling narratives that inspire actionAs a bonus, this episode comes with free resources designed to help you implement these storytelling techniques right away. Be sure to check the show notes for more details!In this episode we explore: What is a story arc and how to use it to craft stories - above and below the lineUsing conflict in your storyWhy you should focus on nouns and verbs rather than adverbs when storytellingHow to make storytelling and integral part of your organizationLIST OF RESOURCES & SOCIAL MEDIA HANDLESSHOW NOTES:  www.thatsoundslikeaplan.net/episodes/50RIpple Event FB Page:  https://www.facebook.com/RippleEventMktgRipple Event Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/rippleeventmktg/Podcast Facebook Community:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/thatsoundslikeaplanText me with a comment, question or topic you'd like me to cover in a future episode.

Keeping a nonprofit brand relevant is an ongoing process that requires a strategic and proactive approach. By staying true to the mission, adapting to societal changes, engaging effectively with the audience, leveraging technology, innovating programs and services, building trust and transparency, and investing in brand identity, nonprofits can ensure their brand remains vital and impactful. In such a dynamic world of ours, a relevant nonprofit brand is not just an asset—it's a necessity for lasting impact and success. In today's podcast, Howard Levy from Red Rooster Group and  Stephen Halasnik from Financing Solutions (https://financingsolutionsnow.com/) discuss how nonprofits can keep their brands relevant.

In today's episode of Lead with Heart, I am very excited to have Howard Levy as my guest. Howard is the president of the Red Rooster Group and helps organizations engage their audiences, wake up their brands, and create systemic change.How does he do this? Through behavioral science principles, sophisticated messaging strategies, and data-driven campaigns. Today, Howard is sharing how you can incorporate behavioral science into your fundraising strategies to create more effective campaigns.In this episode:[02:51] Nonprofit marketing and brand strategy pain points[08:01] Behavioral science trends that encourage people to give[15:59] The Actionology Method: Incorporating behavioral science into fundraising strategies[24:49] The technology used for fundraising strategies[29:37] The power of stories in fundraisingRESOURCESRed Rooster Group Actionology Card DeckTake the leap into successful fundraising with the Savvy Fundraiser Fundamentals Course. The ultimate guide designed for nonprofits that have been around for a while, but haven't delved into the world of fundraising yet. This course covers everything from crafting compelling campaigns to collaborating effectively with your team, ensuring you have all the tools you need to elevate your fundraising efforts.CONNECT WITH HOWARDLinkedIn: Howard Adam LevyWebsite: redroostergroup.comIn 2012, I started a nonprofit in a small village in Malawi, living alone, facing many challenges, I built a successful organization. This book is a tale of resilience, passion, and community strength. Discover the highs, lows, lessons learned, and unforgettable moments that shaped my journey. Whether you're in the nonprofit world, thinking of starting one, or just love a great story, pre-order HERE< As the fundraising engine of choice for over 80,000 organizations in 90+ countries, Donorbox's easy-to-use fundraising tools help you raise more money in more ways. Seamlessly embed a customizable donation form into your website that reduces donor drop-off with a 4x faster checkout, launch a crowdfunding or peer-to-peer campaign, sell event tickets, raise funds on the go with Donorbox Live™ Kiosk, and much more. Learn more at donorbox.orgCONNECT WITH HALEYHaley is a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE), Certified Stress Management Coach, and Certified EmC train the trainer. She is the Founder of The Savvy Fundraiser, a nonprofit consulting and coaching business. She has worked in both small and large nonprofit teams in the human services, homelessness, and youth sectors; and she specializes in the EmC process, nonprofit leadership, board development, and fundraising. Haley is a passionate, impact-driven, experienced nonprofit professional whose mission is to empower, elevate and engage nonprofit leaders to build healthy, thriving organizations.Instagram: @thesavvyfundraiser LinkedIn: Haley Cooper, CFREWebsite: thesavvyfundraiser.comProduced by Ideablossoms

Neil Wilkins meets Howard Levy, President of Red Rooster Group and nonprofit marketing maven, brand strategist, award-winning creative director, marketing, and fundraising expert with a 30-year track record of helping organisations revitalise their brands, engage their audiences, and raise more money. Neil and Howard explore what we can all learn from the nuances of non-profit marketing. Connect with Howard https://redroostergroup.com/ More content like this at Neil Wilkins Online http://neilwilkins.online

Have you ever considered that the main obstacle for many nonprofits isn't just raising funds but effectively sharing their success stories? Understanding this distinction can be the key to unlocking the true potential of nonprofit marketing. On this episode we explore how smart strategies and data-driven approaches can elevate nonprofits in the same way they're used in for-profit businesses. Our guest, Howard Levy, has helped hundreds of organizations overcome their inertia, wake up their brands, and reach a higher level of success. Recognizing the need for nonprofits to tell their stories more effectively to drive awareness, he founded one of the first marketing agencies focused specifically on the needs of the nonprofit sector 30 years ago. As President of Red Rooster Group, he's partnered with organizations across a range of causes, revitalizing their brands to remain relevant. He has helped nonprofits to update their missions to meet the moment, change their names without losing their history, reframe their stories to expand nationally or internationally, and create cohesive visual identities to connect fractured chapters. Links Mentioned: redroostergroup.com

Effective Brand Strategies for Nonprofits It's more important than ever to be able to stand out from the crowd, distinguish your organization, and be meaningful to your audiences. Understanding the relevance of your brand and how your organization meshes with people's values and world perspective and meets people's needs is crucial in today's world. Howard Levy is a brand strategist, award-winning creative director, marketing, and fundraising expert with a 30-year track record of helping organizations revitalize their brands, engage their audiences, and raise more money. Notes: Nonprofit branding expert Howard Levy has helped hundreds of organizations overcome their inertia, wake up their brands, and reach a higher level of success. Recognizing the need for nonprofits to tell their stories more effectively to drive awareness, he founded one of the first marketing agencies focused specifically on the needs of the nonprofit sector 30 years ago. As President of Red Rooster Group, he's partnered with organizations across a range of causes, revitalizing their brands to remain relevant. He has helped nonprofits to update their missions to meet the moment, change their names without losing their history, reframe their stories to expand nationally or internationally, and create cohesive visual identities to connect fractured chapters.  More at - https://redroostergroup.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Isabella Krapf joins me on episode 116.Isabella is from Vienna, Austria, where she started teaching and performing concerts in her late teens and has had a career in the harmonica ever since.Isabella is a collector of harmonicas and puts on exhibitions. She played a part in keeping the Seydel factory in business when it was looking for new investors in the early 2000s, by ordering 1000 ‘boomerang' harmonicas.In 2011 Isabella was asked to visit North Korea to teach groups of music students there to play harmonica. A group later visited Austria and performed some concerts in Europe under her guidance.Isabella also got to know Jerry Adler towards the end of his life and compiled an album for him and played in a concert with him and Howard Levy in 2006.Links:Website: https://www.isabellakrapf.com/Videos:Boomerang harmonica:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0n7hfbd9BQ0North Korean ensemble at Trossingen in 2013:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dCoL33Y0-24North Korean group playing at Bristol in 2012:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4dI7k5s0uVwThe Bossa Nova Company:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uujLkY_iCfoPablo Fegundas:https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=792673521775393HUK virtual workshop:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v1LjuOwqaicHistorical diatonic video:https://www.facebook.com/denise.uthoff.3/videos/1020566385917951Podcast website:https://www.harmonicahappyhour.comDonations:If you want to make a voluntary donation to help support the running costs of the podcast then please use this link (or visit the podcast website link above):https://paypal.me/harmonicahappyhour?locale.x=en_GBSpotify Playlist: Also check out the Spotify Playlist, which contains most of the songs discussed in the podcast:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5QC6RF2VTfs4iPuasJBqwT?si=M-j3IkiISeefhR7ybm9qIQPodcast sponsors:This podcast is sponsored by SEYDEL harmonicas - visit the oldest harmonica factory in the world at www.seydel1847.com  or on Facebook or Instagram at SEYDEL HARMONICAS--------------------------------The Harmonica Company. Use promo code: 'happyhour7'.Email Jonathan at: sales@theharmonicacompany.com--------------------------------Blue Moon Harmonicas: https://bluemoonharmonicas.comSupport the Show.

In this episode, host David Pisarek is joined by Howard Levy, a leading non-profit marketing and branding expert. Howard shares invaluable insights on how to revitalize your non-profit's brand using behavioural psychology, storytelling, and action design principles. Join us as we explore: The importance of understanding your audience Crafting compelling stories that resonate and drive donations Overcoming common challenges in brand revitalization Strategies for clear and effective communication The role of behavioural psychology in enhancing marketing efforts Whether you're looking to refresh your brand or improve your marketing tactics, this episode is packed with actionable tips and expert advice to help your non-profit thrive. Show notes: wowdigital.com/095

We're thrilled to have Howard Levy, a renowned expert in behavioral science, with us. Howard brings a wealth of knowledge on how nonprofits can tap into the principles of human psychology to boost their fundraising efforts. During our conversation, Howard explains the importance of building strong relationships with donors and how it's much more than just saying “thank you” for their contributions. He'll walk us through the psychological triggers that motivate people to give and keep giving. We'll explore strategies for effective communication that resonates with donors and encourages them to stay engaged with your cause.   Howard also discusses the common mistakes organizations make when reaching out to potential supporters and how to avoid them. Plus, he provides practical tips for crafting compelling messages that capture attention and inspire action. Whether you're a seasoned fundraiser or new to the nonprofit sector, this episode is packed with valuable insights that can help you connect with donors on a deeper level. So, grab a notebook and get ready to learn how to strengthen your donor relationships and take your fundraising to new heights! What you'll learn: → The basics of behavioral science and how it relates to decision making → Strategies for connecting with donors through shared values and experiences → Examples of how language priming increased donations → Techniques like set completion and scarcity to boost average gifts → The power of personal stories over statistics Want to skip ahead? Here are key takeaways: [05:30] Intuitive vs. Cognitive Decisions People make decisions in two main ways: intuitively and cognitively. Intuitive decisions are quick and based on gut feelings or automatic thoughts. They don't require much thinking. On the other hand, cognitive decisions involve careful thought and analysis. Understanding this can help us predict how someone might decide in different situations. [13:00] Building Donor Relationships. It is import of find common ground when building relationships with donors. This means looking for shared interests, values, or experiences that can connect you with the donor on a personal level. When donors feel a personal connection, they're more likely to support your cause. [20:30] Priming Language in Campaigns The right language can prime people to act. Priming involves using specific words or phrases to influence someone's behavior without them realizing it. In the campaign mentioned, using certain words made people more likely to donate because those words triggered associated positive feelings or ideas. [31:00] Behavioral Triggers: Set Completion Using behavioral triggers like set completion can encourage action. Set completion is when people have a natural desire to finish a task once they've started it. So, if you show donors that they're part of a group effort and their contribution helps complete a goal, they may be more motivated to participate. [38:50] Emotional Responses to Personal Stories Personal stories often lead to stronger emotional responses than data. While statistics can provide important information, a story about a real person's experience can create a deeper emotional connection. This connection can inspire people to act because they feel more personally involved in the outcome. Resources Red Rooster's Fundraising deck of cards PDF available on their website under the “Fundraising” tab. President, Red Rooster Group https://www.linkedin.com/in/howardadamlevy When it comes to nonprofit branding and marketing, Howard Levy has seen it all. As President of Red Rooster Group, he's been helping nonprofit organizations overcome hurdles and inertia to wake up their brands and achieve their missions. Right out of college, he founded one of the first marketing agencies focused specifically on the needs of the nonprofit sector. In the three decades since, he's helped hundreds of organizations across a range of causes to revitalize their brands, shore up their marketing, and raise millions for their organizations. Today, he'll share his insights on how nonprofits can improve their fundraising effectiveness using behavioral principles. Connect with us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-first-click Learn more about The First Click: https://thefirstclick.net Schedule a Digital Marketing Therapy Session: https://thefirstclick.net/officehours

Howard Levy holds a 30-year track record of success in revitalizing organizational brands and creating effective campaigns that improve their visibility, increase engagement, and drive revenue. In this conversation with Convergent Principal Jay Werth, Levy discusses foundational concepts for using neuroscience for marketing and fundraising.  They discuss how understanding behavior economics can impact your nonprofit's fundraising campaigns.

Judith Kleinman had a Silver Birch tree outside her bedroom window when she was growing up. She now has three beautiful Silver Birch trees outside her back door in her small courtyard garden. But to understand why these trees are her plant story you need to go back to her first student summer and a terrible traffic accident that left her in a spinal injuries unit. She tells her story and returns to the hospital to see a garden that has been built by the charity Horatio's Garden and meet the Head Gardener Ashley Edwards. Will she find Silver Birch trees?You can see photographs of the trees on ourplantstories.com and of course we learn how to grow the plant.Judith has written a book - Finding Quiet Strength which I think draws inspiration from these strong and flexible trees.Presented and Produced by Sally FlatmanMusic: Fade to Black by Howard Levy

To learn more about Leo and his music and work, visit http://www.leosidran.comTo learn more about Leo's podcast, visithttp://www.third-story.comLeo Sidran is a multi instrumentalist musician, producer, arranger, composer, recording artist, and podcast host.The Third Story podcast features long-form interviews with creative people of all types.Their stories of discovery, loss, ambition, identity, improvisation, risk, and reward are deeply moving and compelling for all of us as we embark on our own creative journeys.He was born and raised in Madison, Wisconsin, which is sometimes referred to as 70 square miles surrounded by reality. His father, Ben Sidran, another multifaceted music man, provided my early musical sustenance. His mother, a weaver and travel agent, provided texture and safe passage.He got his start writing songs professionally as a teenager when the Steve Miller Band recorded four of his songs for their 1993 Wide River album. His father was working with Miller at the time, which is how he made the connection, but even then, at the ripe old age of 15, he was interested in production. So, Steve invited him to play keyboards, guitars and drums on the record. He co-produced the Academy Award Winning song, "Al Otro Lado Del Rio" from the film The Motorcycle Diaries with Jorge Drexler in 2005. After the Oscar win, he made a move to Brooklyn and not only started producing records for other artists, but also composing music for film and television commercials amassing a catalog of 100s of major TV ads for clients like Coca-Cola, Visa, Lincoln, McDonalds, Stella Artois, Ford, Garnier and over a dozen film scores for outlets such as ESPN 30 for 30, Discovery, IFC, Sundance, and PBS. As a drummer, he has played and recorded with jazz luminaries including Phil Woods, Howard Levy, David Fathead Newman, Clark Terry and Dave Grusin, and as an engineer he has worked with artists ranging from Snarky Puppy to Massive Attack.

The Airlander 10 is not your average blimp—it's the Godzilla of airships! This magnificent beast holds the title of the largest airship in the world, and boy, does it command attention. With its colossal size and futuristic design, it's like something straight out of a sci-fi movie. Floating gracefully through the sky, the Airlander 10 is a marvel of engineering, blending innovation with a touch of old-world charm. So next time you look up and see this majestic giant drifting by, you'll know you're witnessing a true airborne wonder! Credit: Rutan Model: Ken Mist from Brampton, Canada, CC BY 2.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/..., https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Fi... Pima Air & Space Museum: Josh Hallett from Winter Haven, FL, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/..., https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Pi... Short SC.7 Skyvan: RuthAS, https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Fi... CC BY-SA 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Skyvan: J-P Kärnä, https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Fi... Skyvan: MilborneOne, https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Fi... SC-7-3M-400 Austria: Markus Gattringer, https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Fi... CaproniCa.60, https://handwiki.org/wiki/File:Capron... Caproni Ca.60 3-view, https://handwiki.org/wiki/File:Capron... The Caproni Ca, https://handwiki.org/wiki/File:The_Ca... Il Caproni Ca.60, https://handwiki.org/wiki/File:Il_Cap... Ca.60 under costruction, https://handwiki.org/wiki/File:Ca.60_... Bundesarchiv Bild: Unknown author, https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Fi... Optica G-BOPO at Old Warden: TSRL, https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Fi... Edgley Optica Sywell: Nigel Ish, https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Fi... FlugKerl2: Rutan-Model202, https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Fi... RutanBoomerangEntry, https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Fi... CC BY-SA 4.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Eric Urban: Vought V173 Rear View, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Vo... Vought V173 Front view, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Vo... V-173: Howard Levy via Williams T. Larkins, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:V-... N941NA: Informationwarfare, https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Fi... Boomerang Profile: FlugKerl2, https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Fi... Aeroplane Monthly 1974-02 / G.Apostolo - Caproni's Triple Triplane - https://aviadejavu.ru/Site/Arts/Art32... Collins / Lippisch Aerodyne - https://aviadejavu.ru/Site/Crafts/Cra... Fluid sustained and fluid propelled aircraft: Alexander M Lippisch, https://patents.google.com/patent/US2... Aero Spacelines: Michel Gilliand, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Ae... Brooklands-Aerospace Optica: Anthony Noble, https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Fi... NASA/DFRC NASA Animation is created by Bright Side #brightside ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Music from TheSoul Sound: https://thesoul-sound.com/ Listen to Bright Side on: Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0hUkPxD... Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id... ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Our Social Media: Facebook -   / brightside   Instagram -   / brightside.official   Tik Tok - https://www.tiktok.com/@brightside.of... Snapchat -   / 1866144599336960   Stock materials (photos, footages and other): https://www.depositphotos.com https://www.shutterstock.com https://www.eastnews.ru ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For more videos and articles visit: http://www.brightside.me Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

     In this episode of The Bandwich Tapes, I had the pleasure of interviewing the incredibly talented musician Howard Levy. Known for his mastery of the harmonica and piano, Howard has become one of the world's most respected and sought-after musicians.During our conversation, Howard shared some fascinating insights into his musical journey and the unique techniques he has developed over the years. He discussed how he first discovered his love for music and started playing the harmonica at a young age.Howard also delved into his groundbreaking approach to playing the harmonica, known as "overblowing." He explained how this technique allows him to play notes beyond the instrument's traditional range, creating a unique and powerful sound. He even demonstrated some of his remarkable skills live on the podcast.Aside from discussing his musical techniques, Howard also opened up about his experiences performing with various artists and bands, including Béla Fleck and the Flecktones. He shared stories from his time on the road and memorable moments throughout his career.We discussed his career, including recording with Donald Fagen, his work with the incredible Trio Globo, and his current project, The Howard Levy Four.  We also chat about recording together a song by my friend, Steven Fink. Furthermore, Howard discussed his passion for teaching music and his dedication to passing on his knowledge to aspiring musicians. He shared the inspiration and development of his book, "Rhythms of the Breath."  Throughout the episode, Howard's passion for music and his genuine love for his craft shone through. His infectious enthusiasm and captivating storytelling made for an incredibly engaging conversation that will inspire and entertain listeners.For more information about Howard, please visit his website (www.levyland.com).Thank you for listening! If you have any questions, feedback, or ideas for the show, please get in touch with me at brad@thebandwichtapes.com.The theme song, "Playcation", was written by Mark Mundy.

Never say to Mona Abboud - "this plant is only for trade". This is a wonderful story of one woman's hunt for a plant, there's detective work, there's blackmail! The result is a beautiful New Zealand garden in North London created by a woman who has never set foot in New Zealand.Mona is on a one woman mission to get us all to love corokia - see if she can persuade you too, aided by Fiona Eadie, the author of 100 best native plants for New Zealand gardens. As always this is the podcast where knowledgeable, passionate people will be teaching you how to grow the plant they love.All the information, photographs and growing advice is on the website.Presented and Produced by Sally FlatmanMusic: Fade to Black by Howard Levy

Ten years ago, on a bit of a whim, I invited bassist Will Lee to come over to my home studio in Brooklyn to do an interview with me for a new project I was starting: a podcast. A year or two earlier, my friend Michael Fusco-Straub had turned me on to Marc Maron's WTF podcast, and I was totally hooked on the concept of casual long form interviews among peers. At the time Maron spoke almost exclusively to comics, and I thought there might be a space for something similar but focused on music. Although I didn't have any real experience as a journalist or a broadcaster, I knew I could do it. In fact, maybe more than anything else I've ever done professionally, it was the most natural decision I can ever remember making.  But the format was a bit of a mystery. Who was I supposed to be? An expert on music? A friend of my guests? I thought maybe we would perform together. Or maybe they would demonstrate something. Or maybe it would be a document of the local scene in New York - in the early episodes I asked my guests “where are you coming from today” and “where are you going after this”. Actually, those are pretty good questions. Maybe I should go back to asking them again.  I spent a month futzing with my Will Lee interview, carefully editing each pause and “um”, working and reworking the introduction. I designed a crude logo based on a Google Earth image of my house in Park Slope, and built a website on Squarespace.  I posted the episode and sent an email to my friends to explain the new project. I wrote:  Since moving to New York nine years ago, I have tossed around the idea of conducting informal interviews with musicians in my studio when they come in to record. Over the years so many great players and singers have shared tremendous insights and history with me, and it seemed like such a missed opportunity not to record it. Of course, everything changes when the “red light” is on, so the question for me became how to maintain that same level of spontaneity and candor in a somewhat more formal setting. Then I sat nervously with a pit in my stomach, not knowing what I had just done. Would anyone like it? Would anyone care? Was I any good at it?  Ten years and 268 episodes later, I continue to refine, to tweak and futz, to agonize and scramble to the finish line every time. As I write these words it is 12:30am, and I sit in my darkened studio - essentially an extension of my bedroom - with my wife, Amanda asleep just a few feet away, and our daughter asleep in the next room. That is to say that The Third Story has become an extension not only of my life, but of my entire household. Fortunately the initial nausea has passed but it has been replaced by a constant sense of urgency to get the next episode finished.  I have also developed a style, an unstructured but intentional approach to talking to people, in search of a narrative thread in each journey, an attempt to get somewhere together. Sometimes it's more technical, sometimes it's more esoteric, sometimes it's personal. There is no real theme to the show, and there is no real dogma. If it's interesting to me, the hope is that it will be interesting to others too.  The good news about an ongoing show like this one is that there's always another episode to make, so you can never get too precious about any of them because there will be more. The bad news is the same as the good news: no matter how much time you spend on one episode, or how good it was, you still have to make another one, and you're probably already behind schedule. The project has become a way of moving through both space and time for me. It provides a kind of structure when I travel - nearly everywhere I have gone over the last decade, I have returned home with at least one interview.  Whether talking to Gabriela Quintero in Mexico, Jorge Drexler in Spain, Madeleine Peyroux in Paris, Butch Vig in Los Angeles, Howard Levy in Chicago, David Garibaldi in Oakland, David Maraniss in Madison, or Jack Stratton in Cleveland, the interviews have provided purpose to my movement through the world.  I have traveled specifically to cover jazz festivals like Copenhagen, Newport, Montreal and Umbria, and chronicled my own tours too. I have used the platform to mark the passage of time and significant events along the way. From The 2016 and 2020 Elections to the Covid outbreak, from my 45th birthday to my father's 80th, from the 2015 terrorist attacks in Paris to memorializing lost friends like Tommy LiPuma, Clyde Stubblefield, Tim Luntzel or Richie Cole.  I have captured both first and final conversations with some remarkable people. I did the first long form interview with Jacob Collier in his house in London in 2014, and the last long form interview with Creed Taylor in his New York apartment 2015. Interviews with Peter Straub, Howard Becker, Clifford Irving, George Wein and Al Schmitt now live on as part of their legacies.  While The Third Story has never become what you might call “popular” it has become kind of a cult show. I continue to be astounded when I meet someone who knows the show. It happens more often than I expect, and I have made more than a few real meaningful friendships that way too.  When several years ago I was invited to publish my episodes on All About Jazz, I knew I was making credible content. When in 2022 I was asked to partner with WBGO Studios, it was an acknowledgement that I was on the right path, and when we won a Signal Award in 2023 I was further encouraged.  By the way, my logo was eventually redesigned by a real graphic designer, Michael Fusco-Straub (the same guy who turned me on to Marc Maron to begin with). Last month, on another whim, I called Will Lee again to see if he would like to meet up for a reunion and to help me celebrate my tenth anniversary. When I first talked to Will for episode one, he was still performing nightly on The Late Show with David Letterman and we talked about his career as one of the most recorded bassists in history, his early education, playing on Letterman, his solo projects… the kind of general overview conversation that has come to loosely define what I do here. This time was more casual and more conversational. We sat on the couch in his Manhattan apartment and traded quips, and I managed to gently extract some new information from him.  Then I asked my wife, Amanda, to join me to help process this anniversary in more domestic terms: how does it look and feel to live with someone who is constantly in the process of mining another life story for content and making podcast episodes? What are the similarities between her career as a yoga teacher and mine as a… whatever I am? What do raising a child and producing a podcast have in common? It was extremely entertaining, as is usually the case when Amanda joins me on the show.  At the risk of getting too sentimental, I will simply say that making The Third Story is one of the great privileges and joys of my life, I am grateful to all of the extraordinary people who have shared their stories with me, and I am even more grateful to you for listening to it. www.third-story.com www.patreon.com/thirdstorypodcast www.wbgo.org/studios www.leosidran.substack.com  

Konstantin Reinfeld joins me on episode 103.Konstantin is a German who comes from the overblow school of harmonica, studying music at a conservatory and taking lessons from Howard Levy as part of his early development. He released a jazz album at age 18, with two more albums to follow before releasing a classical album played on the diatonic harmonica, for which he won a German Grammy award for classical music. On top of this Konstantin is a music producer, including producing his own recordings bringing the harmonica into a contemporary pop setting. He has a very active online presence and hosts harmonica interviews for the Hohner Live X series of YouTube videos.Links:Konstantin's website: https://www.konstantinreinfeld.comPatreon page:https://www.patreon.com/konstantinreinfeldCompositions for harmonica and piano:https://www.doerken-stiftung.de/foerderung/kompositionen-fuer-mundharmonika-als-gratisdownload/downloads-kompositionen-fuer-mundharmonika-und-klavierVideos:YouTube channel:https://www.youtube.com/@KonstantinReinfeldBody Heat with Benjamin Nuss:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_KEJzFcZgqg&list=TLGGMrKWZLRF3CoyMjAxMjAyNA&t=2sCinema Paradiso - Love Theme:https://youtu.be/ULj-GjL4nFA?si=D6G11zXwOCd32kvvInterview on Hohner channel with the 14 year old Konstantin:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vIPCFRTIJDUHohner Live X interview with Howard Levy:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X_DDBgcEViwCountry Harmonica Challenge:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=glvupq6gpf8Don Toliver harmonica cover:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B2BVsMa5QiMPodcast website:https://www.harmonicahappyhour.comDonations:If you want to make a voluntary donation to help support the running costs of the podcast then please use this link (or visit the podcast website link above):https://paypal.me/harmonicahappyhour?locale.x=en_GBor sign-up to a monthly subscription to the podcast:https://www.buzzsprout.com/995536/supportSpotify Playlist:Also check out the Spotify Playlist, which contains most of the songs discussed in the podcast:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5QC6RF2VTfs4iPuasJBqwT?si=M-j3IkiISeefhR7ybm9qIQPodcast sponsors:This podcast is sponsored by SEYDEL harmonicas - visit the oldest harmonica factory in the world at www.seydel1847.com  or on Facebook or Instagram at SEYDEL HARMONICASANDThe Harmonica Company. Use promo code: 'happyhour7'. Email Jonathan at: sales@theharmonicacompany.comSupport the show

"What is a Purdom" by Vicky Aspin's own admission this was her first reaction to being sent to the Purdom bed in Holehird gardens. Then her curiosity was aroused by a name plaque on a bench: For Three Native Lakeland Gardeners, William Purdom and sons William and Harry and from that her hunt began...who was William Purdom?Her searches before the era of the internet, led her eventually to China and the Purdom Memorial Forest Park and you can hear the story of her search and Purdom's life in this Offshoot episode recorded on a sunny Autumn day, sitting on the Purdom bench in Holehird Gardens in Cumbria. As always there are photographs on the website.Presented and produced by Sally FlatmanMusic: Fade to Black by Howard Levy

Season 2 of Our Plant Stories is here! And we begin with a very beautiful story from Penn Allen, a listener to the podcast who contacted me with a plant story that takes us to the Lake District. Diaries from Penn's Great Grandmother Alice Hough and her husband Harry reveal a garden built with love in the midst of loss and a friendship with Will Purdom that spanned years and continents leading to plants from China being planted on a rock overlooking Windermere.To understand more about mindset of Will Purdom, we talk to Tom Hart Dyke who has built the World Garden at Lullingstone Castle. We also learn how to grow the Viburnum thanks to wonderfully knowledgeable gardeners at Holehird gardens in Cumbria.All the information about the podcast is on the website.Presented and Produced by Sally FlatmanMusic: Fade to Black by Howard Levy

The workshop 'The Art of Creating' teaches you the foundational principles of creativity, intuition and reality design. To connect with your creative potential and empower you to become the prime creative force in your life and create what you love - participate now: https://simonrilling.com/events/art-of-creating-1

Alex Heffron is a jazz guitarist located in Denver, CO.  Alex has a degree in Jazz Guitar from the University of Colorado Boulder. He is a member of numerous groups around Colorado and has performed with many of the local legends, including Ken Walker, Eric Gunnison, Paul Romaine, John Gunther, Paul Warburton, Bob Montgomery, Paul McKee, Jeff Jenkins, Joe Anderies, Gabe Mervine, and Todd Reid, to name a few. He has performed with noted artists such as Tony Monaco, John Riley, Kenwood Denard, Pat Coil, Greg Gisbert, Matt Wilson, Melvin Butler, Corey Christiansen, Earl Klugh, John Von Ohlen, Marvin Stamm, Cody Moffett, Howard Levy, Donald Harrison, Chuck Lamb, Dave Roitstein, Brad Goode, and many others.  Alex was also selected as one of 89.3 KUVO's 30 musicians under 30 initiative, which highlighted young and upcoming musicians around the Denver area.  He has been playing guitar since he was 9 years old and studied with the best in Denver and around the world. Alex continues to learn and study from the incredible tradition of jazz and classical music while trying to refine his own voice in jazz guitar.   --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/backstagejazz/message

This podcast is to share some great tracks Howard Levy sent me for you all Merry Christmas  To find the CD and much much more from Howard visit links https://levyland.com Also in loving memory of Buzz and Mikey  Dave Moore https://www.redhouserecords.com/artists/dave-moore/ Nick Clark https://www.facebook.com/nicclarkmusic/ Mike Caldwell https://www.facebook.com/mike.caldwell.585/ Buzz Krantz https://www.facebook.com/mike.caldwell.585/ SPAH https://www.spah.org Hohner https://www.hohner.de Nedra Russ  https://paypal.me/TheHarmonicaLady?country.x=US&locale.x=en_US  

Welcome to a bumper crop of plant stories! This is Pick of the Year but not just from my podcast, it includes 3 other plant podcasters too. We've all picked some clips from the past year that we hope you will enjoy. So thanks to Jane Perrone from On the Ledge, Sarah Wilson from Roots and All and M.T. O'Donnell of Scotland Grows. There are conversations about spiders and sacrificial lambs (well hostas actually), difficult decisions about felling trees and the value of researching local hedgerows. Jane, Sarah and M.T also talk about making their podcasts. I love the way Sarah describes herself as 'a kid chasing a butterfly'. All are connecting people with a passion for plants and it's been a real joy to talk to these fellow podcasters.I will put all the details of their podcasts on the website www.ourplantstories.com If you have a plant story you want me to investigate, you can email me:Sally@ourplantstories.comMusic: Fade to Black by Howard Levy

I'd like to transport you to Levens Hall and a garden that was created in 1694 when topiary was the height of fashion and taste. Over the intervening 329 years this Lake District garden has had only 10 Head Gardeners and each has cared for and clipped that topiary. We first met the current head gardener, Chris Crowder, in Episode 8 in conversation with Diana Boston about the slow nature of gardening with topiary. You can of course listen to that Plant Story and its Offshoot. Hearing Chris talk about his annual job of clipping some 100 pieces of topiary was fascinating, so I went to find out more. I hope you enjoy this visit to the garden and you can see photographs on the website.Produced and Presented by Sally FlatmanMusic: Fade to Black by Howard Levy

Ep #164 with Glen Velez, frame drummer and composer. Glen Velez is a master of the frame drum and works with many people including Trio Globo with Howard Levy and Eugene Friesen. He has traveled to Egypt and Morocco to further his studies. His phenomenal technique on the frame drum always serves his expression and deep musicality. On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/100063982602329/videos/1335267777105295 On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2QZXPJh-ue4&t=537s Podcasts: https://soundcloud.com/hilljoy/ep-164-glen-velez-frame-drummer-and-composer A Worldsoul Records production derrikjordan.com

A short bonus episode to help us celebrate the UK's National Apple Day! Listen for just 15 minutes and you will have some fascinating facts both historical and horticultural to share with others this weekend or just anytime! And I hope you will look at the trees, the apples and the pips in a slightly different light. See pictures of the Reverend Wilkes on the website along with links to all the organisations and charities mentioned in this episode.Here's the original Plant Story and Offshoot about apples.Presented and Produced by Sally Flatman Music: Fade to Black by Howard Levy

In October, 140 years ago, Mr R. Gilbert of 'the Gardens Burghley House in Stamford' exhibited the Peasgood's nonsuch apple at the National Apple conference held by the RHS in Chiswick. In Episode 5, we learned of the Peasgood's nonsuch; apples the size of small training footballs.Mr R. Gilbert was a prize winning Victorian gardener in charge of the walled and pleasure gardens at Burghley House. His staff: 120 gardeners! The walled gardens have hardly been touched since the late sixties. The current Head Gardener has a passion for walled gardens and a vision to bring this one back to life and there will be Peasgood's nonsuch apples in there. Join Joe Whitehead for a tour.You can see pictures of the fruit galleries, mushroom house and walled garden on the website.Music: Fade to Black by Howard Levy

From Skokie, IL , it's harmonica legend Howard Levy, radio legend Sig Sakowicz, poetry slammer Marc Smith, our very own John Thulin, Jeff Eckels, Clyde 'The Funky Drummer' Stubblefield, Jim Packard, Michael Feldman and a live kishke it's Whad'ya Know!

Jason Ricci joins me on episode 93 (and on episode 94)In part one: Jason tells us how he started out in a punk band, with his bandmates suggesting he take up the harmonica. Of course, he took to it quickly, to become quite possibly the leading diatonic harmonica player of his generation. After initially developing his blues playing via the classic players, Jason moved to Memphis and developed his signature fast licks under the guidance of Pat Ramsey. Then, after getting into jazz and a brief flirtation with the saxophone, he started playing overblows, inspired by Howard Levy and the more blues based approach of Adam Gussow. Jason moved from Memphis for stints in various places, including Florida and jail, before settling in Nashville where he really made his presence known with his band Jason Ricci and New Blood.To be continued...Links:Jason's social media links::https://mooncat.org/https://www.instagram.com/jasonricci93/https://twitter.com/jasonricci93Patreon page:https://www.patreon.com/jasonricciTip Jason:PayPal.me/jasonricciBandcamp:https://jasonricci.bandcamp.com/Videos:Jason's YouTube channel:https://www.youtube.com/jasonricciBaby Scratch My Back with the Nick Moss band:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TSGrzkcdiM0Podcast website:https://www.harmonicahappyhour.comDonations:If you want to make a voluntary donation to help support the running costs of the podcast then please use this link (or visit the podcast website link above):https://paypal.me/harmonicahappyhour?locale.x=en_GBor sign-up to a monthly subscription to the podcast:https://www.buzzsprout.com/995536/supportSpotify Playlist:Also check out the Spotify Playlist, which contains most of the songs discussed in the podcast:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5QC6RF2VTfs4iPuasJBqwT?si=M-j3IkiISeefhR7ybm9qIQPodcast sponsors:This podcast is sponsored by SEYDEL harmonicas - visit the oldest harmonica factory in the world at www.seydel1847.com  or on Facebook or Instagram at SEYDEL HARMONICASSupport the show

We return to two lovely florists with a passion for flowers in this Offshoot episode. We first met Hannah and Maya in Episode 9, when Hannah told us the story of her plant tattoos, which honour and remind her of her mum. Maya introduced us to floriography - the language of flowers. Hannah offered to take me to New Covent Garden Market where she goes to buy flowers which is a place I have always wanted to go. So this Offshoot takes us to the market and hears more from Hannah and Maya about working as florists.You can see pictures of New Covent Garden Market on the website.Music: Fade to Black by Howard Levy

Imagine taking your 'babies' from show to show to show. That's what Vicky Meads has been doing with her Hostas all Summer. We first met Vicky back in May when she was gearing up for the season. I caught up with her first at RHS Malvern and then at the big one - the RHS Chelsea Flower Show. This is a chance to see the shows through the eyes of the grower. Can she achieve that prestigious Gold Medal? Check out Episode 7 and the shownotes for everything you need to know about growing hostas. Presented and Produced by Sally FlatmanMusic: Fade to Black by Howard Levy

Jane Perrone, as a small child was given a very responsible job in the school library, involving Spider plants and look what it has led to - a houseplant podcast called On the Ledge and a book 'Legends of the Leaf'. I hope, if you have a forgotten Spider plant somewhere in your home, this episode will inspire you to repot it and show it a little more love! We learn where and how Chlorophytum comosum to give it the Latin name grows in the wild in South Africa and we hear from two people who hold National Plant collections of them. I have been learning about Variegatum, Vittatum, Ocean and Bonnie - there's a lot to learn.You can find lots of photographs of these plants growing in the wild and more information about them on the website ourplantstories.comIf you have a plant story you want me to investigate you can email me: sally@ourplantstories.comMusic: Fade to Black by Howard Levy

In Episode 3 we heard about Fig Tree cuttings carried by the Italian Immigrants to new homes in America. In this Fig tree Off-Shoot we hear about Fig tree cuttings that were a gift from the Pope in Rome to the Archbishop of Canterbury, 500 years ago! And the three Fig Trees are still growing in the Lambeth Palace courtyard in London. Nick Stewart Smith has just published a book called The 1000 Year Old Garden about Lambeth Palace garden and in this episode he describes what it is like to garden in a place with such a long history. You can find all the information about this episode on the website www.ourplantstories.comPresented and Produced by Sally FlatmanMusic: Fade to Black by Howard Levy

Over 30 years ago Emma Dogliani planted a Magnolia tree. The reason she planted the tree was a sad one, a miscarriage in her first pregnancy. But that tree over the years also became a great source of joy. Recently she moved house. She would really like to take a cutting from that tree for her new home. She's tried once but it didn't work, can we help her?You can find all the advice and photos on the website www.ourplantstories.comPresented and Produced by Sally FlatmanMusic: Fade to Black by Howard Levy

It's 200 years since the first Camellia arrived at the Royal Botanic Garden in Sydney, Australia. This is truly a plant story that spans continents and history but it's not all about the past. A new Camellia garden is about to be planted and there's been a 'Camellia Ark' to find and collect plants from across Australia. You can find photographs, information and bonus audio on the website www.ourplantstories.comPresented and Produced by Sally FlatmanMusic: Fade to Black by Howard Levy

Hostas - discuss them with your friends and you inevitably end up talking about slugs and snails. Unless you are Alison, whose hostas grow unchallenged with not a snail in sight. For the rest of us, Vicky Meads of New Forest Hostas is a fount of knowledge. Who knew you could eat them and that a sacrificial lamb may save your hostas from snails. There is lots of information in the show notes on the website www.ourplantstories.comPresented and produced by Sally FlatmanMusic: Fade to Black by Howard Levy

A Willow tree on a beautiful English river bank. A big pillow of nature where you can sit surrounded by leaves. Known also to the artist Andrew Carter as 'the tree I fell out of' and the inspiration for a wonderful print. Can we recreate that special place in our own gardens?Find pictures and information in the show notes at www.ourplantstories.comPresented and Produced by Sally FlatmanMusic: Fade to Black by Howard Levy

A Passion flower, Passiflora in a South London garden that seemed as glamorous and exotic as the grandmother who grew it; both a little mysterious. A grower - Myles Steward Irvine, who read an article in a Sunday paper, sent off for a catalogue and ended up breeding them. What is the attraction of this plant? Spanish priests called it - La flor de las cinco heridas or the flower with five wounds: ‘A lot of people think the passion is to do with love but of course it's the crucifixion.'Show notes at www.ourplantstories.comMusic: Fade to Black by Howard Levy

There was one plant in Lynne and Gilly McCadden's childhood garden that the sisters were never allowed to go near or to touch. It was one of their mum's favourite plants - a peony. Now Lynne is desperate to find out it's name, all she knows is it was scarlet. Can Claire Austin, plantswoman and nursery owner with 40 years of experience in horticulture, identify the lost peony? She certainly shares a wealth of advice and knowledge to help all of us grow this glamorous plant. Show notes at www.ourplantstories.comMusic: Fade to Black by Howard Levy

The transcendental pedal steel guitar virtuoso, composer, and singer is comfortable in just about any musical setting, be it jazz, blues, country, bluegrass, or pop. An in-demand session player, he’s recorded with Brian Blade, Joni Mitchell, Peter Rowan, Ruthie Foster, Papa Mali, and Coco Robicheaux. Releasing both the jazz record “Byways of the Moon” and the singer/songwriter project “Easley Rider” over the last couple of years, Dave is a busy guy. Tonight he makes time to join the Troubled Men for a trippy stroll through the canyons of their minds. Topics include gig recaps, an impending tour, a surgery, One Eyed Jacks, a fortune cookie, church, a potato ban, Tom Sizemore, Jack Nicholson’s daughter, sad banjo music, Steve Martin, Hawaiian music, Johnny Bonvillain, Spade Cooley, Aunt Marti, bee stings, a Japanese grandfather, internment camps, a political activist mother, a Methodist missionary, an anti-war protest, an acid trip, Jerry Garcia, the Grateful Dead, Col. Bruce Hampton, allergies, a dog bite, influences, the Portuguese, Howard Levy, Tim Green, Ben Keith, “Harvest Time,” Psychic Temple, remote recording, “Bloody Gold,” term limits, referendums, an Alaskan trip, and much more. Intro music: "Just Keeps Raining" by Styler/Coman Break and Outro Music: "Mockingbird" and "Weed Eater Wars" from "Easley Rider" by Dave Easley Support the podcast: Paypal or Venmo Join the Patreon page here. Shop for Troubled Men’s T-shirts & tanks here. Subscribe, review, and rate (5 stars) on Apple Podcasts or any podcast source. Follow on social media, share with friends, and spread the Troubled Word. Troubled Men Podcast Facebook Troubled Men Podcast Instagram Iguanas Tour Dates René Coman Facebook GR8 ESCAPE BAKING COMPANY Promo Code:TROUBLED15 Dave Easley Facebook Dave Easley Homepage

Howard Levy, Grammy Award-winning pianist, harmonica player, and composer joins guest hosts Steve & Johnnie to talk about his amazing harmonica playing, his new book, ‘Rhythms of the Breath,” which is a very different look at the harmonica, how the pandemic was a transformative experience, and his upcoming performance with the Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra. You […]

Howard Levy, Grammy Award-winning pianist, harmonica player, and composer joins guest hosts Steve & Johnnie to talk about his amazing harmonica playing, his new book, ‘Rhythms of the Breath,” which is a very different look at the harmonica, how the pandemic was a transformative experience, and his upcoming performance with the Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra. You […]

Rob is joined by 2 time Grammy winning harmonica virtuoso, Howard Levy. They take a deep dive into his love for the Dead and his time recording with Jerry Garcia. Howard is an extremely talented multi-instrumentalist who has toured with Bela Fleck, John Prine and Kenny Loggins, just to name a few. He has appeared on over 400 albums with legends across all genres. Today, he shares his journey with us in a soulful and sometimes emotional conversation. Also joining us is Patrick Higgins of Last Fair deal from Hampton VA and in the Black Music Moment, we spotlight Smokey Robinson. Support the show (https://www.themusicplaystheband.net) Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/themusicplays) https://paypal.me/themusicplays Grateful Sweats Subtle and Unique Dead Inspired Gear Sarno Music Solutions Producing the finest musical instrument audio gear, designed and hand-built in St. Louis, Missouri Blue Jade Audio Mastering St louis's primary audio mastering service since 1999 The Authenticity Academy Get in touch with your authentic self. Offering you online courses and private coaching. CLEAN Store Software driven solutions and concierge service for all of your branding and apparel needs https://www.cleanuniform.com/branding-apparel-store/ Part of Pantheon Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices