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HuDost's upcoming album, The Monkey in the Crown, is set for release in 2025. Their past albums have earned critical acclaim, reaching #4 on the Canadian National Folk/Roots Chart, #9 on the US Folk Radio Charts, and #24 on the Billboard Folk/Americana Sales Chart. They've also won an Independent Music Award for Social Action Song and received two Best of Nashville awards in 2020.  Whether performing as a duo or with a full band, HuDost brings in guest musicians from diverse backgrounds, often incorporating dance into their shows. Their instrumentation includes vocals, harmonium (Indian pump organ), live looping and beats, NORD keys, guitars, Dulcinet, percussion, and an array of ambient sonic effects. Musically, they bridge worlds—blending pop and rock with traditional Sufi influences, Eastern European folk traditions (Bulgarian, Croatian, Macedonian, and Balkan), and the rich sounds of Farsi, Turkish, and Arabic music. HuDost Website: https://www.hudost.com/     Want to watch: YouTube Meisterkhan Pod (Please Subscribe)

Pascal Le Boeuf is a Renaissance man and a Grammy winning pianist, composer and electronic artist. He plays classical, indie and jazz. Improvised music, chamber music and production based technology. He won a Grammy this year for the Best Instrumental Composition. He performs as both a soloist and in groups, including with saxophonist Jeff Coffin and with the Le Boeuf Brothers together with his twin Remy. He's won a Guggenheim Fellowship and several Independent Music Awards.My featured song is “Joe Z” from the album Spring Dance by my band Project Grand Slam. Spotify link.---------------------------------------------The Follow Your Dream Podcast:Top 1% of all podcasts with Listeners in 200 countries!For more information and other episodes of the podcast click here. To subscribe to the podcast click here.To subscribe to our weekly Follow Your Dream Podcast email click here.To Rate and Review the podcast click here.—----------------------------------------Connect with Pascal:www.pascalmusic.com—----------------------------------------ROBERT'S RECENT SINGLES:“ROUGH RIDER” is Robert's latest single. It's got a Cool, ‘60s, “Spaghetti Western”, Guitar-driven, Tremolo sounding, Ventures/Link Wray kind of vibe!CLICK HERE FOR THE OFFICIAL VIDEOCLICK HERE FOR ALL LINKS—--------------------------------“LOVELY GIRLIE” is a fun, Old School, rock/pop tune with 3-part harmony. It's been called “Supremely excellent!”, “Another Homerun for Robert!”, and “Love that Lovely Girlie!”Click HERE for All Links—----------------------------------“THE RICH ONES ALL STARS” is Robert's single featuring the following 8 World Class musicians: Billy Cobham (Drums), Randy Brecker (Flugelhorn), John Helliwell (Sax), Pat Coil (Piano), Peter Tiehuis (Guitar), Antonio Farao (Keys), Elliott Randall (Guitar) and David Amram (Pennywhistle).Click HERE for the Official VideoClick HERE for All Links—----------------------------------------“SOSTICE” is Robert's single with a rockin' Old School vibe. Called “Stunning!”, “A Gem!”, “Magnificent!” and “5 Stars!”.Click HERE for all links.—---------------------------------“THE GIFT” is Robert's ballad arranged by Grammy winning arranger Michael Abene and turned into a horn-driven Samba. Praised by David Amram, John Helliwell, Joe La Barbera, Tony Carey, Fay Claassen, Antonio Farao, Danny Gottlieb and Leslie Mandoki.Click HERE for all links.—-------------------------------------“LOU'S BLUES”. Robert's Jazz Fusion “Tone Poem”. Called “Fantastic! Great playing and production!” (Mark Egan - Pat Metheny Group/Elements) and “Digging it!” (Peter Erskine - Weather Report)!Click HERE for all links.—----------------------------------------Audio production:Jimmy RavenscroftKymera Films Connect with the Follow Your Dream Podcast:Website - www.followyourdreampodcast.comEmail Robert - robert@followyourdreampodcast.com Follow Robert's band, Project Grand Slam, and his music:Website - www.projectgrandslam.comYouTubeSpotify MusicApple MusicEmail - pgs@projectgrandslam.com

Musician and Author Cliff Beach has been performing live for more than 20 years. His single “Confident” was featured on Spotify All Funked Up and Funk Drive playlists with over 1M+ streams. He is the host of the Deeper Grooves Podcast and Deeper Grooves on 885FM. Beach is the author of Side Hustle & Flow, which chronicles his musical journey while still working a day job. He is the winner of the John Lennon Songwriting Contest Grand Prize, 3 World Songwriting Awards, 5 Global Music Awards, a California Music Video & Film Award, an Elite Music Award and nominated for 4 LA Music Awards, 1 Hollywood Music & Media Award, and 1 Independent Music Award and more. His music has recently been featured on the CW, HBO MAX and in a BMW spot. He was nominated for a World Entertainment Award for his audiobook Side Hustle & Flow and has just release the follow up audiobook Side Hustle & Flow: Shape Up. For more information, visit sidehustleandflow.net or contact Cliff by email at cliff@sidehustle.net.

Be sure to see Mindi Abair live in concert on Friday, December 20 at the Capitol Theatre in Clearwater, FL. You can learn more at RuthEckerdHall.com.“ She'll Move You” – Keb' Mo'“Forget You, Who's Your Sax Player? – Steven Tyler on American Idol“21st Century Sophistication, A Gritty, Raucous Spirit, And Exceptional Creative Imagination” – Allmusic.ComDuring her remarkable 24-year recording career, saxophonist/vocalist Mindi Abair has garnered 2 GRAMMY nominations, recorded with some of the biggest names in music, and built a substantial following among jazz and blues audiences with her soaring melodies and powerhouse style. In 2014, Mindi received her first GRAMMY nomination in the Best Pop Instrumental Album category for Summer Horns with Dave Koz, Richard Elliot and Gerald Albright, followed by a 2015 GRAMMY nomination for Best Contemporary Instrumental Album for her solo LP Wild Heart featuring the late Gregg Allman, Joe Perry, Trombone Shorty, Booker T. Jones, Keb' Mo', and Max Weinberg.You might know her as the featured saxophonist on American Idol, sitting in with Paul Shaffer on The Late Show with David Letterman and The Roots on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, or from moonlighting on tour with Duran Duran or Aerosmith. As a solo artist, she has consistently topped the Billboard Contemporary Jazz and Blues charts. In 2018, Mindi Abair and The Boneshakers won 8 Independent Blues Awards including Artist of the Year, and an Independent Music Award for Best Blues Song Fan Award for “Pretty Good For A Girl” featuring Joe Bonamassa. They won the 2019 LA Critics Award for Best Holiday Album for All I Got For Christmas Is The Blues. And in 2019, 2020 and 2021 Mindi was nominated by the Blues Music Awards as the Best Instrumentalist: Horn.As creator, designer and owner, Mindi launched www.wineandjazz.com in 2019 as a lifestyle concept that brings together the worlds of wine and music through members-only exclusive wines paired with personally curated music playlists, label art and branded wine and music worldwide adventures and festivals.Mindi wrote the book “How To Play Madison Square Garden – A Guide To Stage Performance” and served 10 years as an LA Chapter Governor, President and National Trustee for The Recording Academy.Mindi has toured and/or recorded with: Aerosmith, Joe Bonamassa, Smokey Robinson, Joe Perry, Trombone Shorty, Booker T. Jones, Gregg Allman, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Fantastic Negrito, Waddy Wachtel, Bobby Rush, Keb' Mo', Teena Marie, Lee Ritenour, Adam Sandler, Duran Duran, Bill Champlin, Richard Elliott, Jimmy Webb, Max Weinberg, Dave Koz, Peter White, Gerald Albright, Mandy Moore, Lalah Hathaway and the Backstreet Boys.Today's audio was recorded over Zoom. Production assistance by Chandler Balkcom, Adam Darbyshire, and Arantza Romero. Host and editor: Warren Buchholz. Arts Axis Florida is a product of WUSF and is sponsored by Community Foundation Tampa Bay, the Gobioff Foundation with support from the Palladium by you. Thank you for your support. Learn more about Jazz on Arts Axis Florida by visiting our website at wusfjazz.org. Copyright 2024 WUSF.

Rachael Sage sometimes seems like a force of nature. A distinctive and expressive artist, she could also be considered as one of the individuals at the forefront of the women's movement, having founded her own record label, MPress, being named a six-time Independent Music Award winner, as well as a John Lennon Contest Grand Prize winner. She's shared stages with an eclectic array of other artists, performed at the Edinburgh Fringe festival, SXSW, and toured internationally. Her brand of provocative alt-folk is both adventurous and appealing, as illustrated by the fact that her 2020 album Character brought her a charting single, "Blue Sky Days,” while her subsequent project, Poetica, found her fusing poetry, jazz, classical music and Americana in a way that brought to mind an unlikely alliance between Leonard Cohen and Laurie Anderson.Her most recent efforts, aptly titled Another Side, finds her toning down her quirkier qualities and aiming instead for a more melodic perspective, sharing a series of songs that are delicate and demure, yet uplifting and optimistic all at the same time. True to form, it shows Sage conveying the warmth and conviction that's so essential to her sound. Rachael spoke to Lee and Billy on My Backstage Pass and shared her thoughts on her new album, her output in general and what it means to be not only an exceptional artist but the head of a record label as well. It's a wonderful conversation, as bright and upbeat as the lady herself. Learn more about Rachael Sage at http://www.RachaelSage.com Podcast producer and host Billy Hubbard is an Americana Singer/Songwriter and former Regional Director of A&R for a company that published a Grammy winning song. Billy is also a signed artist with Spectra Music Group and co-founder of the iconic venue "The Station" in East TN. Billy's album was released by Spectra Records in Oct 2023. Learn more about Billy at http://www.BillyHubbard.comHost Lee Zimmerman is a freelance music writer whose articles have appeared in several leading music industry publications. Lee is a former promotions representative for ABC and Capital Records and director of communications for various CBS affiliated television stations. Lee recently authored the book "Thirty Years Behind The Glass" about legendary producer and engineer Jim Gaines. Support the showIf you'd like to support My Backstage Pass you can make a donation to Billy & Lee's coffee fund at this link https://www.buymeacoffee.com/MyBackstagePassMy Backstage Pass is sponsored by The Alternate Root Magazine! Please subscribe to their newsletter, read the latest music reviews and check out their weekly Top Ten songs at this link http://www.thealternateroot.com

On this very special episode, I interview my dear friend and incredibly talented singer/songwriter Caroline Brooks aka BELLSAINT about her healing processes that helped her birth brave and powerful newest album: i used to be funny. We touch on themes of narcissistic abuse (both interpersonally and systemically) as well as religious trauma, and the healing and lifesaving power of art and creativity as a way of disrupting and challenging the debilitating shame dynamics these patterns tend to bring about. Follow Caroline's work and various projects here! ⁠⁠⁠⁠Psyche Magic Website, Socials and more!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠More on BELLSAINT: With a unique sound that blends nostalgia with modern ferocity, BELLSAINT is a bold force of nature. Throughout her music career, she consistently returns to her earlier influences like Johnny Cash, @Dolly Parton, David Bowie, and @Stevie Nicks.The Los Angeles-based singer/songwriter Caroline Brooks (BELLSAINT), born in Tyler, TX, has collaborated with artists including @Natalie Imbruglia, Charlotte Lawrence, @Sophie Simmons, CLOVES, & @The Script. Her music is featured in many commercials, including a Volkswagen Super Bowl ad, Adidas commercial, Marc Jacobs ad, and video games like Just Dance & Life is Strange. Her music has also been featured in various trailers and popular TV shows like @Little Fires Everywhere (Original Soundtrack), @Riverdale Soundtrack - All Songs, Pretty Little Liars, Shameless, The Handmaid's Tale, Chilling Adventures of Sabrina, Younger, Don Mancini's Chucky, Good Trouble, The Hills, Waco: The Aftermath, The Good Doctor, and The Vampire Diaries. Her first EP, @Technicolor Dream, won an Independent Music Award for Best Pop EP & her song Can't Stop A Woman won for best Adult Contemporary song.As a performer, she's shared the stage with artists such as Lord Huron, @Alec Benjamin, @The Lone Bellow, Katelyn Tarver, Ocean Park Standoff, & the Warbly Jets. She's also garnered praise from such outlets as The New York Times, Refinery29, Extra, Elle, Galore Magazine, and Us Weekly, and has charted on Billboard's Top TV Songs Chart.  This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit psychemagic.substack.com/subscribe

Send us a textMatt Krahula is a multi-instrumentalist, singer-songwriter, producer, currently based out of Honolulu, HI.  He is the bassist for Grammy Nominated artist Henry Kapono, lead singer of The Nightmare River Band and one half of the Chamber Folk duo, Beyond Hope, with Canadian Singer Fiddler, Sierra Noble.  After years of touring the mainland and bouncing around the vibrant New York City music scene, Krahula uplifted his roots and decided to take his talents to sunny Waikiki.  Since 2018, he has established himself as one of the most in demand artists in Hawaii, with residencies at some of Oahu's most popular bars and clubs, and opening slots for major artists such as Silver Sun Pickups, Frank Turner, Mike Love, Jerry Santos, and Keola Beamer.  Krahula started his musical career at the Purchase Conservatory of Music, earning a Bachelor Degree in Classical Music Performance on Upright Bass. He has spent the last 15 years touring, writing and recording, playing over 500 shows with his band, and sharing the stage with acts such as Old Man Markley, The Last Bandoleros, Boy and Bear, Matt Simons, Tokyo Police Club, and Robert Ellis.  He has previously been nominated for an Independent Music Award for Best Alt-Folk song of the Year and has performed at Summerfest, SXSW, and CMJ to name a few. His music has been featured in 9-1-1 on Fox, American Pickers, Showtime's Gigolo's, Comedy Bang! Bang!, NHL Broadcasts, as well as several commercial campaigns.​Since relocating to Hawaii, Matt has developed a reputation as one of the most dependable sidemen in the scene.  He is a full time member of Henry Kapono's legendary Dukes on Sunday Band, upright bassist for Hawaii's premier bluegrass band, Hook & Line, as well as bassist for the indie rockers, 7 Pairs of Iron Shoes.  He has also found himself playing with the likes of Sistah Robi Kahakalau (Grammy Nominee), Tavana, Josh Tatofi (Hoku Award Winner), Kimie Miner (Grammy Nominee), Alx Kawakami, John Cruz, Keola Beamer, and Brother Noland (Pineapple Express).Matt Krahula WebsiteOskar Cartaya - Latin Bass Workshophttps://www.thebassshedacademy.org/events/latin-bass-workshop-october-26Barry Green - The Inner Game of Music Workshophttps://www.thebassshedacademy.org/events/barry-green-the-inner-game-of-musicBarry Green- Four Elementshttps://www.thebassshedacademy.org/events/barry-green-four-elementsConnectInstagram: Instagram.com/The_Bass_ShedYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheBassShedThreads: https://www.threads.net/@the_bass_shedTwitter (X): https://x.com/bassshedFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/The.Bass.Shed.official/Podcast Directory/Subscribe: https://thebassshedpodcast.buzzsprout.com/followBass Shed Academy: https://www.thebassshedacademy.orgGet Featured: https://www.thebassshed.com/featureSupport the showInstagram / Twitter / Youtube / Website / BSA / View More Episodes

Rachael Sage - an American singer-songwriter, poet, arranger, producer, record label founder and 6 time Independent Music Award winner joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Rachael explains how she found out as a child that she was able to sound things out by ear, how being in remission from cancer inspires her creativity, her approach to performing live and more! Website - www.rachaelsage.com www.mpressrecords.com Instagram - @rachael_sage @mpressrecords Facebook - @rachaelsagepage @mpressrecords Twitter - @rachaelsage @mpressrecords

In this episode of The Bandwich Tapes, I had the pleasure of sitting down with singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Matt Krahula. I recently stumbled upon his music and was instantly hooked.Matt Krahula, currently based in Honolulu, HI, is a true musical talent. He's the bassist for Grammy-nominated artist Henry Kapono, the lead singer of The Nightmare River Band, and one half of the Chamber Folk duo Beyond Hope, alongside Canadian singer-fiddler Sierra Noble. After years of touring across the mainland and immersing himself in New York City's vibrant music scene, Matt decided to plant new roots in sunny Waikiki. Since 2018, he's become one of Hawaii's most sought-after artists, securing residencies at some of Oahu's top venues and opening for major acts like Silver Sun Pickups, Frank Turner, Mike Love, Jerry Santos, and Keola Beamer.Matt's musical journey began at the Purchase Conservatory of Music, where he earned a Bachelor's Degree in Classical Music Performance on Upright Bass. Over the past 15 years, he's toured extensively, written, and recorded music, playing over 500 shows with his band. He's shared the stage with acts like Old Man Markley, The Last Bandoleros, Boy & Bear, Matt Simons, Tokyo Police Club, and Robert Ellis. His talent has earned him a nomination for an Independent Music Award for Best Alt-Folk Song of the Year, and his music has been featured in TV shows like 9-1-1 on Fox, American Pickers, Showtime's Gigolos, NHL broadcasts, and various commercial campaigns.Since making Hawaii his home, Matt has built a solid reputation as a dependable sideman. He's a full-time member of Henry Kapono's legendary Wild Hawaiian Band and the resident bassist for Hawaii's premier bluegrass band, Hook + Line, as well as the indie rockers, 7 Pairs of Iron Shoes. He's also had the privilege of playing with celebrated artists such as Sistah Robi Kahakalau (Grammy Nominee), Tavana, Josh Tatofi (Hoku Award Winner), Kimie Miner (Grammy Nominee), Alx Kawakami, John Cruz, Keola Beamer, and Brother Noland (of Pineapple Express fame).You can check out more about Matt at krahula.com.  Thank you for tuning in! If you have any questions, feedback, or ideas for the show, feel free to reach out to me at brad@thebandwichtapes.com. And please, spread the word about the show!Our theme song, "Playcation," was written by Mark Mundy.

Miko Marks is a singer/songwriter from Oakland California, who was a member of the CMT Next Women of Country class of 2022, has played the Grand Ol Opry, won multiple Independent Music Awards, and stepped away from a professional career for over a decade to raise her child and be present for her family. We talk about the choices to step back, as well as to return to performing and recording, how that changed her approach and outlook, grounding in your own path, making your world small, living the experiences you are having, your career as a spiritual journey, and more.Get more access and support this show by subscribing to our Patreon, right here.Links:Miko MarksPatti Smith'Wiser Than Me' PodcastCMA FestRed Tone RecordsKelly McCartneyEp 55 -  Rissi PalmerEp 14 - Mark ErelliEp  65 - Elliot BronsonClick here to watch this conversation on YouTube.Social Media:The Other 22 Hours InstagramThe Other 22 Hours TikTokMichaela Anne InstagramAaron Shafer-Haiss InstagramAll music written, performed, and produced by Aaron Shafer-Haiss. Become a subscribing member on our Patreon to gain more inside access including exclusive content, workshops, the chance to have your questions answered by our upcoming guests, and more.

Send us a Text Message.Matt Krahula is a versatile multi-instrumentalist, singer-songwriter, and producer based in Honolulu, HI. He currently plays bass for Grammy-nominated artist Henry Kapono, fronts The Nightmare River Band, and is one half of the chamber folk duo Beyond Hope with Canadian singer-fiddler Sierra Noble. After years of touring the mainland and immersing himself in the vibrant New York City music scene, Krahula relocated to sunny Waikiki. Since 2018, he has become one of Hawaii's most sought-after artists, holding residencies at some of Oahu's top bars and clubs, and opening for major acts like Silver Sun Pickups, Frank Turner, Mike Love, Jerry Santos, and Keola Beamer.Krahula began his musical journey at the Purchase Conservatory of Music, earning a Bachelor's degree in Classical Music Performance on Upright Bass. Over the past 15 years, he has toured extensively, written, and recorded music, performing over 500 shows with his band and sharing the stage with acts such as Old Man Markley, The Last Bandoleros, Boy and Bear, Matt Simons, Tokyo Police Club, and Robert Ellis. He has been nominated for an Independent Music Award for Best Alt-Folk Song of the Year and has performed at renowned festivals like Summerfest, SXSW, and CMJ. His music has been featured in TV shows such as "9-1-1" on Fox, "American Pickers," Showtime's "Gigolos," "Comedy Bang! Bang!," and NHL broadcasts, as well as several commercial campaigns. Since moving to Hawaii, Matt has earned a reputation as one of the most reliable sidemen in the scene. He is a full-time member of Henry Kapono's legendary Dukes on Sunday Band, the upright bassist for Hawaii's premier bluegrass band Hook & Line, and the bassist for indie rockers 7 Pairs of Iron Shoes. He has also performed with Grammy nominee Sistah Robi Kahakalau, Tavana, Hoku Award winner Josh Tatofi, Grammy nominee Kimie Miner, Alx Kawakami, John Cruz, Keola Beamer, and Brother Noland of Pineapple Express.https://www.krahula.com/Support the Show.Thanks for listening for more information or to listen to other podcasts or watch YouTube videos click on this link >https://thetroutshow.com/

This season on my podcast, Baring It All with Call Me Adam, I am highlighting My Entertainment Idols.A few weeks ago, I conducted an e-mail interview with Alt/Pop Singer-Songwriter Rachael Sage about her new reimagined album Another Side.Today, I am so excited to dive even deeper into the release of this album.In this interview, Rachael Sage is Baring It All with Call Me Adam about:Running her own record label, MPress RecordsStaying true to herself & beliefsThe power of communityGay Pride MonthSo much moreYou can watch the video edition of this episode here.Special Thanks:Jill Richmond Johnson, Publicity Director MPress RecordsTheme Song by Bobby CroninPodcast Logo by Liam O'DonnellEdited by Adam RothenbergConnect with Me:Website: www.callmeadam.comFacebook: @CallMeAdamNYCInstagram: @CallMeAdamNYCMore on Rachael Sage:Since founding her own label MPress Records two decades ago, NYC-based folk-pop artist Rachael Sage has steadily released a slew of vibrant, dynamic albums described by Goldmine Magazine as "mesmerizing...thoughtful, pensive and flush with an emotional flourish, all carefully and adeptly executed." She has toured with an eclectic list of artists including Rufus Wainwright, Ani DiFranco, Beth Hart, Howard Jones, and Grammy® winners Shawn Colvin and Judy Collins – with whom she also recorded a critically-acclaimed duet of Neil Young's "Helpless."In addition to being a six-time Independent Music Award-winning musician and producer, Rachael is also a John Lennon Contest Grand Prize winner who has performed at the Edinburgh Fringe, SXSW, and toured globally from Japan to Berlin with her band, The Sequins. Rachael is also a visual artist and former ballet dancer who performed with the New York City Ballet.A self-described "cancer thriver", she is additionally a philanthropic advocate who has raised money for a wide range of causes, including Foundation For Women's Cancer, WHY Hunger, American Refugee Committee, and National Network For Youth (NN4Y).Her 2020 album Character yielded the Billboard-charting single "Blue Sky Days", and her side-project Poetica, an adventurous fusion of poetry with jazz, classical and Americana musical elements in the vein of Leonard Cohen and Laurie Anderson debuted in October 2021. Rachael's sparkling cover version of the Yazoo classic "Only You", from her full-length album The Other Side, reached #32 on the Mediabase Top 40 radio chart. Her singles "I Made A Case (feat Howard Jones)" and “Deepest Dark” are also available.Her companion acoustic album Another Side was just released on May 17, 2024. You can stream it everywhere you listen to music & order hard copies from Rachael's website.

Send us a Text Message.Jonas Friddle is a singer, songwriter and Old-Time banjo player whose songs have received The John Lennon Songwriting Award, First Place in the Great American Song Contest and a nomination for Album of the Year in the Independent Music Awards.  His tunes bear the marks of a musician who has done his time in pub sessions and square dance halls, and his writing is full of imagery, honesty and humor.   His website is www.jonasfriddle.com.Friddle was raised in the mountains of North Carolina and learned to play guitar on a yard sale Harmony six string. He was already writing songs by the time he got to Kentucky at age eighteen. There, the bluegrass pickin' and old-time dances turned him on to the power and joy of traditional folk music.  He added a mandolin, fiddle and banjo to his arsenal and got a job slapping bass with the college bluegrass band. After serving his time in higher education, he spent a year traveling around the world playing music in pubs and living rooms. In 2007 Jonas landed in Chicago, started the Barehand Jugband, the Sleepy Lou Old-Time duo and began teaching at the Old Town School of Folk Music. Since then he has released multiple studio albums under his own name and with the folk supergroup “The Majority.” During that time his music has won multiple awards and been featured online at American Songwriter, Huffington Post and Paste.  Recent years have brought Friddle's focus back to songwriting and with the release of his latest album “The Last Place to Go” he puts out his best songs yet. A collection of sung stories backed by the sound of drums, fiddle, dobro, electric guitar, bass, organ and trumpet.  “[Friddle] deftly explores just about every nook and cranny of modern folk, from revivalist antique appropriation to protest songs to modern love songs. The immaculate arrangements would sell it, if his lithe voice hadn't already given it away. Amazing stuff.” - Independent Clauses  Support the Show.We are always grateful to have you listening to STRUNG OUT. Here are some important links:SUPPORT THE SHOW:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/MartyfineaKMARTIN'S WEBSITE:http://www.MARTINMcCORMACK.COM (note---you can get my weekly bulletin when you sign up on the list!)MARTIN'S MUSIC: Music | Martin Laurence McCormack (bandcamp.com)Martin McCormack | SpotifyMARTIN'S YOUTUBE CHANNELMartin McCormack - YouTubeFACEBOOKFacebook...

The 2024 Latin Salsa Festival will be held at Museum Plaza (300 S. Tarragona St.) in Downtown Pensacola on Sat., June 22 from 2 p.m. until 10 p.m. Admission is free. This year's musical lineup includes Zona Libre, Omar Brown, Candela del Caribe, Conjunto Tierra Linda and the award winning, Orchestra Fuego led by Indie Music Hall of Fame Artist Marcus Hernandez. Ranked as the Number One independent Salsa Band in the world by IMC, ReverbNation and Spotify, Orchestra Fuego performs a high-octane blend of Afro-Cuban rhythms mixed with Nuyorican flavor. Their latest of six albums, Candela, received Best Song, Best Band and Best Album awards in the 2022 Independent Music Awards in Hollywood, CA. and RIAA Platinum status in 2023. More than 30 business and food vendors featuring various Latin American and Caribbean foods are participating. Organizer Jessica Perez shares the details.

Jessica Stuart is a multi-instrumentalist and an acclaimed songwriter with an international fan base. Not only taking the lead on stage, she's also a skilled producer and in-demand side person working across genres. I've known Jessica for over a decade and have been inspired by her since our collaborations on stage as performing songwriters. I was especially moved when I saw  a documentary she both stars in and composed the soundtrack for. The CBC documentary, spearheaded by Oscar winning director Daniel Roher, follows Jessica's decades-later return to Japan to look for her childhood friend who had mysteriously disappeared. In our chat, she talks about the shock of the film's viral, worldwide reach with millions watching the most intimate moments in her search for someone she thought she'd lost forever. We had so much to catch up on and I was eager to ask Jessica about what she has learned on her way to becoming a top-tier musician, touring internationally and earning big stage opportunities with major musical theatre productions. We talk about what is worth working towards- like better conditions for musicians to be appreciated.  Beyond her creative projects, Jessica opens up about going to therapy and changing her perspective on making confident choices. She told me about how deepening her focus by refusing to compromise on quality has led to both better work life balance and more exciting career opportunities.  We dive into an ongoing success first born from a rejection: her songwriters' residency “JS Presents”, held monthly at Toronto's treasured haven for musicians, the Tranzac Club. She has created a reflective space of her own for her and other songwriters to perform in an intimate “listening room” setting, where artists are given the respect and compensation they deserve- along with the opportunity to world debut a new composition!  Jessica's dedication to building spaces for musicians to feel safe in experimenting and creating shines through wherever she goes. This episode brought back so many music making memories for me, and even if you aren't a musician yourself, I know you'll connect with Jessica's story. - - - When Vancouver-born, guitarist, koto player, vocalist and songwriter Jessica Stuart moved to Toronto, quitting work as vintage clothing buyer for a career in music, her goals were simple – release an album of original songs, hear her music on the radio, and satisfy her wanderlust on tour around the world. Stuart's trio The Jessica Stuart Few checked the final box with their first Asian tour (and Top 40 single in Japan) in 2013, and since then, have played music festivals and been heard on airwaves from Australia to Germany and beyond. Having made a name for herself through signature rhythmic and harmonically adventurous jazzy art pop, Jessica has tapped into a new creative stream under artist name, JESSA, smashing layers of playful guitars, koto and vocals into an indie-jazz-pop package, singing about trying to keep the joy in everyday life while navigating this weird world and all of its curve-balls. Also an in-demand side player, Stuart can be found on stage supporting original artists' projects (i.e. Fefe Dobson; Wild Black; WiztheMC), as member of popular tribute acts (i.e. Idioteque; UK Calling), and as sub guitarist for Mirvish Productions' production of SIX. If you hadn't yet heard Jessica's music through her Best Album win at the Independent Music Awards, her five songs in the finals of the Canadian Songwriting Competition, or the record crushing, tear-jerking CBC documentary about her time living in Japan as a child directed by Academy Award winner Daniel Roher (Finding Fukue, Nov 2018, 14 million + views, featuring Stuart's musical score), then you'll get to know her through her latest full-length album, Simple Songs and newest single, Give It Back, It's Mine. - - - www.jessicastuartmusic.com www.joanbeckowlegacy.com http://www.idioteque.ca/ https://instagram.com/jessicastuartmusic https://www.youtube.com/@JESSAakaJessicaStuartMusic https://www.facebook.com/jessicastuartmusic - - -  Lauren's Best invites you to curiously consider art and life as host, Lauren Best, illuminates the creative process as an entrepreneur, mother and interdisciplinary artist. Join one-on-one reflections with Lauren, and delve into intriguing conversations with compelling creators, as together we discover insightful connections over surprising common ground. Join Lauren's Best on Substack to be the first to comment on new episodes: laurenbest.substack.com Lauren's Best is co-produced by Sam Blake and Lauren Best. - - - Work with Lauren: bestpracticearts.com Follow Lauren on Instagram: instagram.com/bylaurenbest/ Let's connect: linkedin.com/in/lauren-best-48a71232/ - - - Give the gift of poetry, to yourself or a friend, with Just Leaves, an "intimate and unflinching" poetry collection. Paperback or audiobook: laurenbest.com/poetry - - - Are you an entrepreneur looking for expert guidance on your podcasting journey? Want free advice and ideas to implement right away? Book a free consult with Lauren! Learn more about how you can grow your voice as a powerful asset with lifelong returns, and get equipped to tap into the potential of podcasting.    

Musical artist Seth Glier is the latest guest on the Wo(men) Mind the Water Artivist Series podcast. Seth gets inspiration from the natural world and says the ocean brings him comfort and often provides a narrative for his music. His music reminds us that we have the ability to positively influence the world. Seth has worked as a producer, music director, and studio musician. He has collaborated with such renown musical artists as Tom Rush, Nick Carter, and Cyndi Lauper. Seth has been nominated for a Grammy and is a five-time Independent Music Award winner. He characterizes music as an empathy machine and feels incredibly lucky to be part of it.

A GRAMMY Winning, NYC based singer-songwriter Joanie Leeds is a National touring artist, early childhood educator and activist. For her original children's music, she has won a GRAMMY for Best Children's Album for her album, All the Ladies- a gender equality album for families, 1st place in the USA Songwriting Competition, International Songwriting Competition Winner, Independent Music Awards, Gold Parents' Choice Awards, NAPPA Gold Awards, Family Choice Awards and is a John Lennon Songwriting Award Finalist. Joanie has performed her dynamic and engaging folk-rock creations tailored for family audiences for 15 years at venues such as Lollapalooza, Austin City Limits, Clearwater Festival, The Kennedy Center, Skirball Center, Lincoln Center, Wolftrap Filene Stage, and Levitt Pavilion. Her music has been featured in The New York Times, People Magazine, Parents Magazine, Huffington Post, Billboard, NPR and The Washington Post. Joanie's 11th album, FREADOM, is a collection of songs inspired by banned children's picture books. 

Super excited to announce new guest, Rachael Sage, to The Story!Since founding her own label MPress Records two decades ago, NYC-based alt-pop artist Rachael Sage has steadily released a slew of vibrant, dynamic albums described by Goldmine Magazine as "mesmerizing...thoughtful, pensive and flush with an emotional flourish, all carefully and adeptly executed."She has toured with an eclectic list of artists including Ani DiFranco, Beth Hart, Howard Jones, and Grammy winners Shawn Colvin and Judy Collins – with whom she also recorded a critically-acclaimed duet of Neil Young's "Helpless.”In addition to being a six-time Independent Music Award-winning musician and producer, Sage is also a John Lennon Contest Grand Prize winner who has performed at the Edinburgh Fringe, SXSW, and toured globally from Japan to Berlin with her band, The Sequins. Sage is also a visual artist and former ballet dancer who performed with the New York City Ballet. She is additionally a philanthropic advocate who has raised money for a wide range of causes, including WHY Hunger, American Refugee Committee, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Hospital and National Network For Youth (NN4Y).Her 2020 album Character yielded the Billboard-charting single "Blue Sky Days"; her latest project Poetica, an adventurous fusion of poetry with jazz, classical and Americana musical elements in the vein of Leonard Cohen and Laurie Anderson debuted in October 2021. Her current single “Whistle Blow” is out now and her next full-length album The Other Side is due in 2023.You can find Rachael and her projects here:Website: http://rachaelsage.com/Find The Story Podcast here: coryrosenproductions.com/podcastsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-story/donations

GRAMMY Winning, NYC based singer-songwriter Joanie Leeds is a National Touring recording artist, early childhood educator and activist. For her original children's music, she has won a GRAMMY, 1st place in the USA Songwriting Competition, an Independent Music Award, International Songwriting Competition, several Gold Parents' Choice Awards, NAPPA Gold Awards, Family Choice Awards and is a John Lennon Songwriting Award Finalist. Joanie has played at Lollapalooza, Austin City Limits, Clearwater Festival, The Kennedy Center & Lincoln Center, Wolftrap, Levitt Pavilion. Her music has been featured in The New York Times, People Magazine, Parents Magazine, Huffington Post, Billboard and The Washington Post. Joanie's 9th children's album, All the Ladies is a female empowerment folk collection and earned a GRAMMY Award in 2021 for Best Children's Album. Her recently released children's album titled "FREADOM," is a vibrant celebration of diverse literature and the freedom to read starring the multi-talented "Book Band" (Regina Carter, Divinity Roxx, SaulPaul, Oran Etkin and Cheryl B. Engelhardt.) Each song is inspired by a different children's picture book that has been removed from the shelves of libraries and schools in over 30 states nationwide. Find more at www.joanieleeds.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of the Tech Talks Daily Podcast, I sit down with Roshmond "Sum" Patten, the innovative Creative Director at GLOW, to delve into a topic that is becoming increasingly crucial in the creative industry: the intersection of Artificial Intelligence and creativity. Sum, a specialist in AI with a rich background in music, copywriting, and creative direction, brings a unique perspective to this discussion. Sum's journey is as diverse as it is impressive. He has worked with tech giants like Microsoft, Fox, and Disney in research and community management, and his expertise extends to music streaming, where he trained music discovery algorithms for some of today's biggest platforms. His creative flair is not just confined to technology; he's also a celebrated musician and a two-time Independent Music Award nominee, featuring his work in major TV shows and video games. Sum emphasized the critical need for creatives to discuss AI in our conversation. AI continues to play a pivotal role in our industry, and there's a growing concern among creatives about embracing this technology. Many fear it might render their roles obsolete or drastically alter their work. Sum addresses these concerns, advocating for a safe space where creatives can openly discuss the challenges and opportunities AI presents. Sum's passion for this subject is evident as he talks about the necessity for leadership to involve creatives in conversations about AI. He believes that doing so ensures that their voices are heard, and their roles are preserved and adapted in a way that benefits from AI advancements rather than being overshadowed by them. Beyond his professional accolades, Sum is also an activist, serving as Creative Director in Residence for the Stop LAPD Spying Coalition since 2020. His work in this area has helped to raise awareness about the expanding police surveillance state and the potential harms of artificial intelligence in predictive policing. This work earned a nomination for a Mozilla Foundation Creative Leadership Award in 2021. Sum's insights are not just limited to his professional experiences. As the Founding Principal and Creative Director at The Kizmet Experience Studio, he brings an interdisciplinary approach to creative direction, blending his extensive knowledge of AI with his creative expertise to forge new paths in the industry. Join us in this compelling episode as Sum Patten shares his invaluable insights on the role of AI in creativity, the importance of inclusive discussions in the tech industry, and the future of AI in shaping creative roles. This conversation is a must-listen for anyone interested in the evolving landscape of technology and creativity, offering a nuanced understanding of how AI can be a 

Musician and Author Cliff Beach has been performing live for more than 20 years. His single “Confident” was featured on Spotify's All Funked Up and Funk Drive playlists with over 900k+ streams. He is the host of the Deeper Grooves Podcast and Deeper Grooves on 885FM.    Beach is the author of "Side Hustle and Flow: 10 Principles to Live and Lead a More Productive Life" which chronicles his musical journey while still working a day job. He has written previously for Beautytap, Pepperdine, and Rock Star Life. He is the winner of the John Lennon Songwriting Contest Grand Prize, 2 World Songwriting Awards, 4 Global Music Awards, a California Music Video & Film Award, and nominated for 4 LA Music Awards, 1 Hollywood Music & Media Award, 1 Independent Music Award, and more. His music has recently been featured on the CW, HBO MAX, and in a BMW spot.   Matt welcomes Cliff Beach to BriteVibe to discuss his book. Cliff shares his journey as a multi-talented individual, from his background in music and business to his decision to write a book during the pandemic. They delve into the importance of mindset, setting goals, overcoming fear, and the power of taking small steps toward success.    Join them for an enlightening conversation on how to balance a full-time job while pursuing your passions and creating a fulfilling life. Connect with Cliff Beach Website: Side Hustle & Flow https://a.co/d/bLHqqZ7 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cliffbeachmusic Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cliffbeachmusic Twitter: Twitter.com/cliffbeachmusic.com   Follow the BriteVibe podcast Instagram: @britevibesonly Facebook: @BriteVibe TikTok: @britevibe YouTube: @BriteVibe     00:05:21 Manage yourself, not time. 00:10:07 Fear is a barrier to success. 00:15:23 Embrace fear and take action. 00:24:04 Embrace change and pursue curiosity. 00:38:00 Consistency is key for success. 00:43:29 Every day is day one.    

Aaron Robinson of Blood of Angels chats about winning big at the Independent Music Award, the Florida Death Metal scene, and the band's writing process. Blood of Angels Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/bloodofangels1 Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/bloodofangels Twitter-https://twitter.com/bloodofangels1 Watch "Spillage" here - https://youtu.be/XQoc4SB8dsA?si=ZH2m4YXV1d-iD7jQ

On today's show, music critic/journalist Anthony DeCurtis. GUEST OVERVIEW: Anthony DeCurtis is an American author and music critic, who has written for Rolling Stone, the New York Times, Relix and many other publications. He holds a Ph.D in American literature from Indiana University and is a Distinguished Lecturer in the creative writing program at the University of Pennsylvania. He is the author of the Lou Reed biography, LOU REED: A LIFE and collaborated with Clive Davis on Davis's autobiography, THE SOUNDTRACK OF MY LIFE. DeCurtis's essay accompanying the 1988 Eric Clapton box set Crossroads won a Grammy in the "Best Album Notes" category, and on three occasions he has won ASCAP's Deems Taylor awards for excellence in writing about music. He has appeared as a commentator on MTV, VH1, the Today Show, and many other news and entertainment programs. His other notable accomplishments - to name a few - include directing and designing the arts-and-culture curriculum at the City University of New York Graduate School of Journalism, performing consulting work and appearing in a number of documentaries, and judging the annual Independent Music Awards.

Phil Roy has written songs for some of the greats, including Ray Charles, Aaron Neville, and Joe Cocker, and Mavis Staples, and songs for two Academy Award-winning films: Leaving Las Vegas and As Good As It Gets. He co-wrote one of his songs, Melt, with his long-time friend, Nicolas Cage. Phil was born and raised in Philadelphia, and attended Berklee College of Music as a guitar major. It was around then he first took an interest in songwriting. He moved to LA in 1981 and almost immediately got signed to Warner Brothers records with his band Carrera. In 1987 he became a staff songwriter. In 2000 he self-released his album Grouchyfriendly - it won “Independent Album of the Year” from Musician's Atlas Magazine. He has since released three more solo albums: Issues + Options in 2003, The Great Longing in 2005, and In The Weird Small Hours in 2009, which won a “Concept Album of the Year” by the Independent Music Awards.

Tips for guessing within two years when a song was played.Larry Mishkin reviews the Grateful Dead concert from August 4th, 1994, at Giant Stadium. He discusses the show and welcomes guest   Christian Sauska, who attended that concert and shares his love for New Orleans-style music and his journey as a Deadhead. The conversation delves into the 80s and 90s eras of the band, and they discuss their musical backgrounds and the band's new music.Produced by PodConx  Deadhead Cannabis Show - https://podconx.com/podcasts/deadhead-cannabis-showLarry Mishkin - https://podconx.com/guests/larry-mishkinRob Hunt - https://podconx.com/guests/rob-huntChristian Sauska -  https://www.linkedin.com/in/christian-sauska-5aab2310/Jay Blakesberg - https://podconx.com/guests/jay-blakesbergRecorded on Squadcast  Grateful DeadAugust 4, 1994Giant's StadiumEast Rutherford, NJTraffic opened the show              Jerry sits in with Traffic on Dear Mr. Fantasy and Gimme Some Lovin  INTRO:              Box of Rain                           Track No. 2                           3:42 – 4:51 SHOW #1:        Jack Straw                           Track No. 3                           5:00 – 6:09  SHOW #2:        Eternity                           Track No. 7                           0:36 – 1:45               A “new” Bob Weir song, music by Bob and Rob Wasserman and lyrics by Willie Dixonfirst played on February 21, 1993 at Oakland Alameda County Coliseum              Played 44 times in concert              Last played July 8, 1995 at Soldier Field  – second to last show              Released on Dead's first post-Jerry box set, So Many Roads               Rob Wasserman (Rat Dog with Bobby)  Wasserman started playing violin, and graduated to the bass after his teenage years. He studied at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music where he studied composing with John Adams and double bass with San Francisco Symphony bassists.[5]He worked with Van Morrison, Oingo Boingo, and David Grisman. His 1983 album Solo won Down Beat magazine's Record of the Year award. On the albums Duets and Trios, he worked with Bobby McFerrin, Rickie Lee Jones, Cheryl Bentyne, Lou Reed, Stéphane Grappelli, Jerry Garcia, Brian Wilson, Willie Dixon, Branford Marsalis, Bob Weir, Edie Brickell, Les Claypool, Neil Young, and Elvis Costello.Duets was nominated for three Grammy Awards. Bobby McFerrin won for "Brothers", which was performed with Wasserman. Wasserman also won Holland's Edison Award for Record of the Year.His 2000 album, Space Island, incorporated more contemporary musical elements. RatDog, which he co-founded with Bob Weir from the Grateful Dead, occupied much of his time. He toured extensively with Lou Reed.Wasserman was a judge for the sixth-tenth annual Independent Music Awards.[8]Rob Wasserman died on June 29, 2016. Cause of death was cancer.[9] Entombment was made in Salem Memorial Park and Garden at Colma, California.[10]                Willie Dixon (1915-1992) was one of the preeminent blues songwriters and performers of all time. The Grateful Dead covered a fairly lengthy list of his songs, attesting to his influence on the band: “Down in the Bottom,” “I Ain't Superstitious,” “I Just Want to Make Love To You,” “Little Red Rooster,” “The Same Thing,” “Spoonful,” and “Wang Dang Doodle.”            The song was written during the sessions for Rob Wasserman's Trios album. “Guitar Player” magazine ran an interview with Weir in 1993:“I had this chord progression and melody that I wanted to run by Willie to see if he liked it .... he did, so he started dashing off words. He wanted me to run a certain section by him again and stuff like that, and we started working on a bridge. Then he dashes off this sheet of lyrics and hands it to me. Now I'm really stoked to be working with the legendary Willie Dixon and I'm prepared for just about anything.“He hands these lyrics to me and I'm reading through them. And they seem, you know, awfully simplistic. Like there wasn't a whole lot to them....“....Now he wants me to read through it and sing the melody I have and see if they fit. And so I started singing through these simplistic lyrics, and that simplicity takes on a whole other direction.“By the time I had sung through them, it's like my head is suddenly eons wide. I can hear what's happening just sort of echoing around in there and I'm astounded by the simple grace of what he has just presented to me. I'm sitting there with my mouth open literally, and Willie's laughing. He's just sitting there laughing, saying, 'Now you see it. Now you see it. That's the wisdom of the blues.'”           David Dodd (author of Complete Grateful Dead Annotated Lyrics) – “Weir's songs from this era (anything from “Victim or the Crime” forward) seem aggressively innovative, shall we say. The rhythmic patterns, the big multi-layered chords, the changes in meter and tone, all add up to something that seems calculated to disrupt any comfort we might have been sinking into. OK, I didn't say that very well, but anyone who has struggled with these late-period Weir songs knows what I mean.”           SHOW #3:        Childhood's End                           Track No. 8                           3:10 – 4:15               A “new” Phil tune, first played July 24, 1994 at Deer Creek Music Center, Noblesville, IN              Played 11 times in concert              Last played July 9, 1995 at Soldier Field – last show              Never released on a studio album                “Childhood's End” on 7/20/94 – the last original Grateful Dead song to enter the live repertoire, written and sung by Phil Lesh.             Per John Hilgart of 4CPComics, the background story is that Lesh (and perhaps the others) felt that new songs would help fuel Garcia engagement in a period when Jerry was headed in the same direction as in the mid-1980s, when his drugged-out-bad-health put him in a coma that he narrowly survived – living on to drive the 1989-onward renaissance of the band. In the 1995 remake, Jerry died. The big musical difference between those two episodes is that everyone else in the band had their shit together in 1994, whereas the whole band was a mess in 1986.              John's general take on post-Brent 1990's Dead is that they were not to be dismissed – a band that had stopped depending on Garcia's leadership to determine the musical outcome, but who were always therefore also ready when Garcia was feeling spry. Weir has said something to that effect. And when Garcia was feeling spry, it was just as you would wish it to be. SHOW #4:        Way To Go Home                           Track No. 14                           2:59 – 4:12                           A “new” Vince song music by Vince and Bob Bralove, lyrics by Robert Hunter.              First played February 23, 1992 at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum              Played 92 times              Last played June 28, 1995 at The Palace of Auburn Hills, Auburn Hills               Also wrote Samba In The Rain for the Dead.               Bob Bralove is a keyboard–synthesizer player who worked as a sound technician with the Grateful Dead from 1986 to 1995. Throughout his tenure, he performed as an auxiliary musician throughout "Drums" and "Space", the band's signature aleatoric music segments.[1]Accordingly, he played a key role in their integration of MIDI technology (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) is a technical standard that describes a communications protocol, digital interface, and electrical connectors that connect a wide variety of electronic musical instruments, computers, and related audio devices for playing, editing, and recording music.[1]  ; Before the development of MIDI, electronic musical instruments from different manufacturers could generally not communicate with each other. This meant that a musician could not, for example, plug a Roland keyboard into a Yamaha synthesizer module. With MIDI, any MIDI-compatible keyboard (or other controller device) can be connected to any other MIDI-compatible sequencer, sound module, drum machine, synthesizer, or computer, even if they are made by different manufacturers.), first working with drummers Mickey Hart and Bill Kreutzmann, keyboardist Brent Mydland, and later guitarist Bob Weir and synthesizer/piano player Vince Welnick. He also co-wrote several songs with Weir and Welnick, including "Picasso Moon" on Built to Last (1989) and "Way to Go Home" and "Easy Answers", which were slated to appear on the band's unfinished fourteenth studio album. (A live reconstruction, Ready or Not, was ultimately released in 2019 and contains both songs.) Perhaps his most significant project with the band was curating excerpts from "Drums" and "Space" on Infrared Roses, a 1991 compilation album. "Parallelogram" and "Little Nemo in Nightland" are some of his most notable "compositions" from this release.Bralove was also a member and producer of the Psychedelic Keyboard Trio, along with Welnick and fellow former Grateful Dead keyboardist Tom Constanten.[2] Bralove and Constanten also collaborated as Dose Hermanos, a showcase for their improvisational keyboard work; since 1998, they have toured irregularly and released five albums under the moniker. Bralove also worked with Stevie Wonder, setting up and programming Wonder's synthesizers including while he was touring.[3]  OUTRO:            Days Between                           Track No. 20                           5:55 – 7:24                           “new” Jerry tune              First played February 22, 1993 at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum Arena              Played 42 times by the Dead              Last played June 24, 1995 at RFK Stadium in D.C.               It has become a favorite of the surviving band members, played the third night at the 50th Anniversary Shows at Soldier Field in 2015 and frequently played by Dead & Co. with Bobby singing,  Also played by Bob Weir and Wolf Bros. and Phil and Friends.  Great tune to end this episode.               David Dodd:  “Days Between” has come to be an anthem that makes us remember Garcia in a particular way, and, in particular, the days between his birth date of August 1 and his death date of August 9. It's a fitting song for such thoughts, with its big sweeping chords and its lyrics heavy with nostalgia and longing.There's a word in German, sehnsucht, that lacks a proper emotional counterpart in English, but which means, roughly, “longing.” It carries a sense of wishing you could see something—see something again, see something at all—that something is missing from your eyes and from your presence. I find that “Days Between” belongs with a raft of songs that induce this feeling in me.“Days Between,” a late song in the Robert Hunter / Jerry Garcia songbook, was perhaps their last collaboration on a big, significant song, one that ranks with “Dark Star” and “Terrapin Station” as ambitious and intentionally grand. (I was talking the other day with a friend, about Garcia's playing and songwriting, and the thought came up that Garcia, like few others, was unafraid of grandeur, and could successfully pull it off. Same with Hunter.) During its relatively short time in the live repertoire, they played it 41 times, always in the second set, and fairly frequently rising out of the Drums. Phil:  “I don't know whether to weep with joy at the beauty of the vision or with sadness at the impassable chasm of time between the golden past and the often painful present.”

How to create a successful career as a music artist with self-made recording artist & author Cliff Beach Musician and Author Cliff Beach has been performing live for more than 20 years. His single “Confident” was featured on Spotify All Funked Up and Funk Drive playlists with over 875K+ streams. He is the host of the Deeper Grooves Podcast and Deeper Grooves on 885FM. Beach is the author of Side Hustle & Flow, which chronicles his musical journey while still working a day job. He has written previously for Beautytap, Pepperdine and Rock Star Life. He is the winner of the John Lennon Songwriting Contest Grand Prize, 2 World Songwriting Awards, 4 Global Music Awards, a California Music Video & Film Award and nominated for 4 LA Music Awards, 1 Hollywood Music & Media Award, and 1 Independent Music Award and more. His music has been recently featured on the CW, HBO MAX and in a BMW spot.

Mindy Fradkin started performing at 8 years when she booked herself at my own birthday party. It was a Beatles Party, in 1964 when The Beatles came to America. More about this in my one-woman show, "Ageless Wonders: A grown up guide to growing newer!" When the pandemic started and we went into lockdown in New York, a friend of Mindy's asked if she could do an uplifting Facebook Live, and Mindy immediately started doing a show in my apartment to help people smile (as well as herself!). 119 shows later until we could go out, she did baking shows, dance parties, interviews with musicians/authors, In my closet shows, and read uplifting quotes, and created fun with her toys/dolls, told stories about her unusual life. She then took her show to Woodstock on Sundays, and currently interviewing artists/musicians/actors and more on Thursdays at 8 PM ET. Stay tuned!     Her albums have charted on Billboard and at AAA and College radio, and have been favorably reviewed in such publications as The Wall Street Journal, The Village Voice, The Washington Post and TimeOut NY. Billboard.com called her "the stitch between the great rock and pop traditions of the past and what those traditions have wrought in the hypermodern world of the present", and legendary producer Phil Ramone said "she very much reminded me of Dylan in the way she approaches her work." A John Lennon Songwriting Contest Grand Prize Winner (Rock), Rachael has received several Independent Music Awards and OUTMusic awards. For more information, visit Rachael's official site: www.rachaelsage.com. Bryon Sommers, pianist, singer, musical director, composer has been part of the NYC nightlife scene since arriving with his first job working for the late great Burt Bacharach. 

Wordsmith is a multi-talented artist from Baltimore, MD who has made a name for himself as a songwriter, recording artist, actor, entrepreneur and philanthropist. He received a Bachelor's Degree in Performing Arts (Music & Theater Arts) from Salisbury University and went on to open his independent label NU Revolution Entertainment, which has flourished with the help of distribution and licensing deals. Wordsmith has released 8 albums, won the Independent Music Awards for Best Rap/Hip Album, and is a member of the Grammy Voting committee. He has collaborated with the US Department of State to perform and hold workshops in multiple countries, and is an Artistic Partner with the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra. In 2018, he wrote new narration for Carnival of the Animals with the BSO and hosted the 2018 BSO Gala. He has also opened his nonprofit “Rise with a Purpose, Inc.” and delivered a TED Talk via John Hopkins University. Wordsmith has collaborated with prominent acts in the Hip Hop industry and continues to push the boundaries of his career.Creators & Guests Rob Lee - Host Wordsmith - Guest The Truth In This Art, hosted by Rob Lee, explores contemporary art and cultural preservation through candid conversations with artists, curators, and cultural leaders about their work, creative processes and the thinking that goes into their creativity. Rob also occasionally interviews creatives in other industries such as acting, music, and journalism. The Truth In This Art is a podcast for artists, art lovers and listeners interested in the creative process.To support the The Truth In This Art: Buy Me Ko-fiUse the hashtag #thetruthinthisartFollow The Truth in This Art on InstagramLeave a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.THE TRUTH IN THIS ART IS SUPPORTED IN PART BYThe Gutierrez Memorial FundThe Robert W. Deutsch Foundation ★ Support this podcast ★

Our Kickass Boomer of the Day is Susan Cattaneo, one of Boston's most respected singer/songwriters, blending rock and folk with a healthy dose of country. Susan won the CT Folk Festival and has been a finalist or winner at some of the country's most prestigious songwriting and music contests including: Kerrville New Folk, Emerging Artist Falcon Ridge, the International Acoustic Music Awards, the Independent Music Awards and the USA Songwriting Competition. Her latest album The Hammer and The Heart charted #1 on the Billboard Heatseekers chart and yielded a folk radio #1 single and top 10 album.  As of this replay #132 Susan has a new album, "All is Quiet" Join me in this episode and learn why Susan is a Kickass Boomer!  [00:01 - 04:55] Opening Segment I introduce and welcome Susan Cattaneo Susan talks about her amazing journey as a songwriter [04:56 - 14:53] Work Hard, Love Harder Susan shares her insights about the effects of COVID to our daily lives She talks about her experiences in writing songs Susan tells us the story behind some of her songs [14:54 - 24:33] The Beauty of Learning Susan shares the story when she almost quit songwriting The beauty of learning according to Susan Susan talks about the achievements she's most proud of [24:34 - 33:34] Finding Purpose in Life What's next for Susan? She shares her plans in the coming months We have an inspiring conversation about finding your purpose Don't miss Susan's message for Boomers! [33:35 - 37:04] Closing Segment  Connect with Susan! Links below  Final announcements    Tweetable Quotes: “I found that my journey is not just one river. It had a lot of tributaries and occasional little side things. It's been a wonderful journey.” - Susan Cattaneo “I don't believe in being sedentary in my life.” - Susan Cattaneo   Resource mentioned: Berklee College of Music Kickass Boomers Ep. 21: His 1963 hit “Forget Him,” his 5th Gold Record makes it hard to forget Teen Idol and Entertainer Bobby Rydell   Email susan@jerseygirlmusic.com to connect with Susan or follow her on Facebook. Check out her personal website to learn more about her music.  ----- BEE BOLD, NOT OLD.  LEAVE A REVIEW and join me on my journey to become and stay a Kickass Boomer! Visit http://kickassboomers.com/ to listen to the previous episodes. Also check us out on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn.   You can also connect with me by emailing terry@kickassboomers.com. 

Our Kickass Boomer of the Day is Susan Cattaneo, one of Boston's most respected singer/songwriters, blending rock and folk with a healthy dose of country. Susan won the CT Folk Festival and has been a finalist or winner at some of the country's most prestigious songwriting and music contests including: Kerrville New Folk, Emerging Artist Falcon Ridge, the International Acoustic Music Awards, the Independent Music Awards and the USA Songwriting Competition. Her latest album The Hammer and The Heart charted #1 on the Billboard Heatseekers chart and yielded a folk radio #1 single and top 10 album.  As of this replay #132 Susan has a new album, "All is Quiet" Join me in this episode and learn why Susan is a Kickass Boomer!  [00:01 - 04:55] Opening Segment I introduce and welcome Susan Cattaneo Susan talks about her amazing journey as a songwriter [04:56 - 14:53] Work Hard, Love Harder Susan shares her insights about the effects of COVID to our daily lives She talks about her experiences in writing songs Susan tells us the story behind some of her songs [14:54 - 24:33] The Beauty of Learning Susan shares the story when she almost quit songwriting The beauty of learning according to Susan Susan talks about the achievements she's most proud of [24:34 - 33:34] Finding Purpose in Life What's next for Susan? She shares her plans in the coming months We have an inspiring conversation about finding your purpose Don't miss Susan's message for Boomers! [33:35 - 37:04] Closing Segment  Connect with Susan! Links below  Final announcements    Tweetable Quotes: “I found that my journey is not just one river. It had a lot of tributaries and occasional little side things. It's been a wonderful journey.” - Susan Cattaneo “I don't believe in being sedentary in my life.” - Susan Cattaneo   Resource mentioned: Berklee College of Music Kickass Boomers Ep. 21: His 1963 hit “Forget Him,” his 5th Gold Record makes it hard to forget Teen Idol and Entertainer Bobby Rydell   Email susan@jerseygirlmusic.com to connect with Susan or follow her on Facebook. Check out her personal website to learn more about her music.  ----- BEE BOLD, NOT OLD.  LEAVE A REVIEW and join me on my journey to become and stay a Kickass Boomer! Visit http://kickassboomers.com/ to listen to the previous episodes. Also check us out on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn.   You can also connect with me by emailing terry@kickassboomers.com. 

For more than 45 years, Paul Stanley has reigned supreme as one of the single-most recognizable front men in the history of rock and roll. Although preferring to live his off stage life out of the media spotlight he continues to be the chief songwriter, driving force and unwavering voice of KISS. A visionary and trendsetter since the early 1970s, Stanley's passion for both the musical and visual arts has perhaps been the key to the astonishing ongoing worldwide phenomenon known as KISS. Stanley also returned to his passion for painting ten years ago by creating portraits and abstracts that are emotionally-charged compositions. He aims to maximize the direct, physical impact of his paintings through scale, texture, color and simplicity of images. In a few short years of exhibiting, Stanley's works have been acquired by numerous art collectors and he has been commissioned to create large works to be displayed internationally.GUITAR TRAX is hosted by mulit-Emmy award winning guitarist Brian Tarquin featuring in- depth interviews with today's hottest guitar legends and airs every Monday night from 10pm-12pm on WFIT 89.5FM on the Florida space coast and can be streamed on WFIT.org. In 2022 Tarquin was nominated for both Best Guitarist and Music Producer of the year by the Josie Music Awards. Tarquin received a Global Music Gold Award for his release Orlando In Heaven for “Best Album.” Three years in a row Tarquin received “Best Album of the Year” nominations from the Independent Music Awards for his releases: Guitars for Wounded Warriors, Orlando in Heaven, and Guitars for Veterans showcasing his guitar prowess alongside such world-class shredders as: Steve Morse, Larry Coryell, Billy Sheehan, Bumblefoot (Guns N' Roses), Reb Beach (Whitesnake), and Chuck Loeb (FourPlay) to name a few.

UFO guitarist Vinnie Moore is interviewed for the Guitar Trax show by Multi-Emmy award winning guitarist Brian Tarquin. Vinnie is considered one of the originators of shred guitar, and has released eight influential solo albums. He's made countless album guest appearances, and has even recorded the soundtrack for a PEPSI TV commercial. He's talks about his new album Double Exposure. GUITAR TRAX is hosted by mulit-Emmy award winning guitarist Brian Tarquin featuring in- depth interviews with today's hottest guitar legends and airs every Monday night from 10pm-12pm on WFIT 89.5FM on the Florida space coast and can be streamed on WFIT.org. In 2022 Tarquin was nominated for both Best Guitarist and Music Producer of the year by the Josie Music Awards. Tarquin received a Global Music Gold Award for his release Orlando In Heaven for “Best Album.” Three years in a row Tarquin received “Best Album of the Year” nominations from the Independent Music Awards for his releases: Guitars for Wounded Warriors, Orlando in Heaven, and Guitars for Veterans showcasing his guitar prowess alongside such world-class shredders as: Steve Morse, Larry Coryell, Billy Sheehan, Bumblefoot (Guns N' Roses), Reb Beach (Whitesnake), and Chuck Loeb (FourPlay) to name a few.

For over 40 years, he has stood as one of the most innovative electric bassists of the 20th and 21st centuries. Known for his one-of-a-kind tone, jaw dropping technique and highly advanced harmonic approaches to the bass, Jeff has been one of the major figures in firmly establishing the electric bass as a solo instrument well deserving of its own distinct place in modern music. Jeff's recording and performance credits include a who's who of jazz and rock. They include: Bill Bruford, Allan Holdsworth, Larry Coryell, Pat Martino, John McLaughlin, Yes, Frank Zappa, Patrick Moraz and many more.GUITAR TRAX is hosted by mulit-Emmy award winning guitarist Brian Tarquin featuring in- depth interviews with today's hottest guitar legends and airs every Monday night from 10pm-12pm on WFIT 89.5FM on the Florida space coast and can be streamed on WFIT.org. In 2022 Tarquin was nominated for both Best Guitarist and Music Producer of the year by the Josie Music Awards. Tarquin received a Global Music Gold Award for his release Orlando In Heaven for “Best Album.” Three years in a row Tarquin received “Best Album of the Year” nominations from the Independent Music Awards for his releases: Guitars for Wounded Warriors, Orlando in Heaven, and Guitars for Veterans showcasing his guitar prowess alongside such world-class shredders as: Steve Morse, Larry Coryell, Billy Sheehan, Bumblefoot (Guns N' Roses), Reb Beach (Whitesnake), and Chuck Loeb (FourPlay) to name a few.

#jannklose #surrender #jannkloseband  @JannKlose  is an award-winning pop singer-songwriter, who has released seven albums and two EPs. He is a recipient of 4 Independent Music Awards and a Grammy® nomination. https://jannklose.com/ https://www.facebook.com/jann.klose/ https://www.instagram.com/jannklose/ https://twitter.com/jannkloseband https://www.youtube.com/jannklose His recent singles "Sugar My," "Flesh and Blood," "Love You the Most," and "Pilot Light" have accumulated over 5 million streams across all platforms and charted on Top 40 radio in the US and South Africa. Jann is the singing voice of Tim Buckley in the movie "Greetings from Tim Buckley" (Universal). His songs have been heard on the Grammy® nominated "Healthy Food For Thought" compilation, charted in the Billboard Top 10 compilation "Action Moves People United”, the TV show MTV Cribs and movies like "Married Young" (Amazon), "Dead Broke" (Warner Bros) and “One Little Finger” alongside Quincy Jones. He has performed as an actor and singer in touring companies of Broadway musicals, including "Jesus Christ Superstar," "Jekyll and Hyde," and "The Who's Tommy" as well as various TV movies, voiceovers, and commercials. In 2020, Jann launched his podcast, Making Sound with Jann Klose. Recent episodes have featured industry legends like Mark Farner (Grand Funk Railroad), Frank Bello (Anthrax), and Simon Kirke (Bad Company). Jann tours year-round in North America, Europe, Africa, and Asia and has opened for and collaborated with a wide range of artists including Pat Benatar, John Oates of Hall and Oates, Suzanne Vega, Renaissance's Annie Haslam, The Yardbirds and Jim McCarty, Rosanne Cash, Paula Cole, Brett Dennen, Karen Zoid, Shekhinah, The Byrds' Roger McGuinn, Rusted Root, Pete Seeger, and Les Paul.    Jann Klose's 7th studio album, "Surrender" will be released March 3rd, 2023.

The world has just lost one of the great guitarists of a generation, the maestro himself Jeff Beck! Jeff represented so much for musicians because of his never ending strive for tone and proficiency as a guitar gunslinger. He reached millions through his decades of stellar recordings and performances that permeated our souls. He is the father of modern guitar instrumental music and pioneered the path for such guitarists as Joe Satriani, Eric Johnson, Steve Vai, Al Di Meola and countless others. He was truly a risk taker and forged ahead in new styles of music that very few would ever dare to tread.“Jeff was a hero of mine on many levels. He gave us so much wonderful electric guitar music to enjoy. R.I.P. Jeff Beck.”Joe Satriani“There are few musicians in history who transcend their instrument of choice and reach a level of pure, beautiful expression. We are all so fortunate to have lived in a time when one of those rare gods walked the earth and shared his gift with all of us.  Safe travels, Maestro.”Dean Brown (David Sanborn) “I had the honor of being featured together with Jeff on Tina Turner's recording of Private Dancer. Watching him in action Jeff had the innate ability to make one feel like both giving up on the guitar and trying harder at the same time. The God of Guitar Gods, there will never be another like Jeff Beck.”Hal Lindes (Hal Lindes)"In 1966, when I first heard the Yardbirds “Shapes of Things” … double lead guitar solo was so exciting it defined psychedelic rock and undoubtedly influenced Jimi Hendrix. There will never be another Jeff Beck, a once in a generation talent."Carl Verheyen (Supertramp) GUITAR TRAX is hosted by mulit-Emmy award winning guitarist Brian Tarquin featuring in- depth interviews with today's hottest guitar legends and airs every Monday night from 10pm-12pm on WFIT 89.5FM on the Florida space coast and can be streamed on WFIT.org. In 2022 Tarquin was nominated for both Best Guitarist and Music Producer of the year by the Josie Music Awards. Tarquin received a Global Music Gold Award for his release Orlando In Heaven for “Best Album.” Three years in a row Tarquin received “Best Album of the Year” nominations from the Independent Music Awards for his releases: Guitars for Wounded Warriors, Orlando in Heaven, and Guitars for Veterans showcasing his guitar prowess alongside such world-class shredders as: Steve Morse, Larry Coryell, Billy Sheehan, Bumblefoot (Guns N' Roses), Reb Beach (Whitesnake), and Chuck Loeb (FourPlay) to name a few.

The world has just lost one of the great guitarists of a generation, the maestro himself Jeff Beck! Jeff represented so much for musicians because of his never ending strive for tone and proficiency as a guitar gunslinger. He reached millions through his decades of stellar recordings and performances that permeated our souls. He is the father of modern guitar instrumental music and pioneered the path for such guitarists as Joe Satriani, Eric Johnson, Steve Vai, Al Di Meola and countless others. He was truly a risk taker and forged ahead in new styles of music that very few would ever dare to tread.“I am very sad to learn that Jeff Beck passed away, I loved his playing, a real innovator, great sound, great feeling.” Jean Luc Ponty “Jeff Beck was one of the most innovative guitarists there ever was. He constantly reinvented himself. He was one of a kind and we were very lucky to have been graced with his amazing music.”Eric Johnson "Jeff Beck shaped the guitar's future, starting in the 1960's. His specialty was fluid, melodic, emotional playing, like nobody else. Always has been one of my absolute favorite players."Steve Morse (Deep Purple) GUITAR TRAX is hosted by mulit-Emmy award winning guitarist Brian Tarquin featuring in- depth interviews with today's hottest guitar legends and airs every Monday night from 10pm-12pm on WFIT 89.5FM on the Florida space coast and can be streamed on WFIT.org. In 2022 Tarquin was nominated for both Best Guitarist and Music Producer of the year by the Josie Music Awards. Tarquin received a Global Music Gold Award for his release Orlando In Heaven for “Best Album.” Three years in a row Tarquin received “Best Album of the Year” nominations from the Independent Music Awards for his releases: Guitars for Wounded Warriors, Orlando in Heaven, and Guitars for Veterans showcasing his guitar prowess alongside such world-class shredders as: Steve Morse, Larry Coryell, Billy Sheehan, Bumblefoot (Guns N' Roses), Reb Beach (Whitesnake), and Chuck Loeb (FourPlay) to name a few. 

Ryan attended the New York City  2019 Independent Music Awards  to receive his award for the nomination of his debut album - BEACON HILL - as one of the top five in the world in the Indie/Alt Rock category!

Ryan attended the New York City  2019 Independent Music Awards  to receive his award for the nomination of his debut album - BEACON HILL - as one of the top five in the world in the Indie/Alt Rock category!

In today's episode we will examine the origins of the concept of family trees and speak with the award-winning singer, songwriter and educator, Neshama Carlebach, about her artistry, inspirations, and the journey of understanding that she has taken as a direct result of her own family tree as the daughter of the renowned and musical Rabbi Shlomo Carlebach. Neshama Carlebach is an award-winning singer, songwriter and educator who has performed and taught in cities around the world. She is a winner and four-time nominee in the Independent Music Awards for her most current release, Believe, and winner of the Global Music Awards Silver Award for Outstanding Performance by a female vocalist for the album. Neshama began performing from a young age, having come from a musical Jewish orthodox family. She shifted from performing her father's music to writing her own, and now has her own presence in the Jewish and musical world, having sold over one million records, making her one of today's best-selling Jewish artists in the world. For more information: https://neshamacarlebach.com/ To learn more about Tree Speech, please visit treespeechpodcast.com. We're thrilled to be able to offer interviews, creative insights, and stories about the natural world we live in, and the trees who guide our way. Please consider supporting us through our Patreon - every contribution supports our production, and we'll be giving gifts of gratitude including an invitation to Tree House, our new virtual community for patrons of all levels. Please also consider passing the word to tree loving folks, and rate and review us on Apple podcasts. Every kind word helps. Visit us also on instagram @ treespeechpodcast. This week's episode was written and recorded in Massachusetts on the native lands of the Wabanaki Confederacy, Pennacook, Massa-adchu-es-et, and Pawtucket people, in New York on the land of the Lenapee tribes. Tree Speech's host, Dori Robinson, is a director, playwright, dramaturg, and educator who seeks and develops projects exploring social consciousness, personal heritage, and the impact one individual can have on their own community. More information at https://www.dorirobinson.com Logo design by Mill Riot. Special thanks to the Western Avenue Lofts and Studios for all their support. Tree Speech is produced and co-written by Jonathan Zautner, a NYC-based artist who believes in the power of story-telling and community to change lives. As a founder of Alight Theater Guild, he is committed to nurturing authentic and creative voices in order to utilize art to promote wellness, joy, and care for our earth and one another. More information at https://jonathanzautner.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/treespeech/message

Born in Rovaniemi, a small town on the Arctic Circle in Northern Finland, fretted/fretless guitarist and oud player Jussi Reijonen is truly the product of a life lived transcending boundaries. Having grown up in Finnish Lapland, the Middle East and East Africa, and spending much of his adulthood in the United States, Jussi has lived a life soaking up the sounds, sights, scents and shades of Nordic, Middle Eastern, African and American cultures, all of which are reflected in his creative work as composer and performer. Along his path, Jussi has worked as bandleader, sideman, composer or arranger with a diverse array of world-renowned artists. He has collaborated with Jack DeJohnette, Pepe de Lucía, Javier Limón, David Fiuczynski, Simon Shaheen, Bassam Saba, Arto Tunçboyacıyan, Dave Weckl, Hüsnu Şenlendirici and the New York Gypsy All-Stars, among others. He has performed extensively at prestigious festivals and venues throughout the United States like Lincoln Center and the Library of Congress, as well as in Finland, Sweden, Latvia, Switzerland, The Netherlands, Germany, France, Canada and Lebanon. Jussi's Independent Music Award-nominated debut album un | ان was released to great critical acclaim in early 2013 on his unmusic label. His latest album Three Seconds | Kolme Toista, a long-form suite for a new transcultural 9-piece ensemble, features musicians from Jordan/Iraq, Palestine, Turkey, Japan and the United States and was released worldwide on October 14th, 2022 via Challenge Records International. Alongside his solo work, he co-leads Sawaari, a quintet exploring the nexus of Indian rhythms, Arabic maqamat, and trance music from North Africa and Southern Italy. He collaborates with Swiss vocalist Gabriela Martina, and is a member of the New York Arabic Orchestra. Through his work as an educator and doctoral researcher at Sibelius Academy in Helsinki, Finland, Jussi continues to promote and provoke transcultural dialogue and conversation across boundaries and disciplines beyond mere identity politics. In this episode, Jussi shares his background, education, and musical journey. If you enjoyed this episode please make sure to subscribe, follow, rate, and/or review this podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, ect. Connect with us on all social media platforms and at www.improvexchange.com

In this Roots of Reality Experiences episode, historian Ben Baumann talks with musician Steve Everett about his journey as an independent artist, what is Pop 'N' Roll, and songwriting. (Steve Everett is a Pop'N'Roll™ singer & songwriter from Nashville, TN. Born in Albany, GA & raised in Greensboro, NC, Steve blends positive vibes with catchy, melodic hooks and hip, clever lyrics to form his fun musical style. Steve studied music performance at Appalachian State University in Boone, NC and plays stages ranging from The House of Blues, The Rock Boat music festival, all the way to acoustic home shows. He has been fortunate enough to tour the country (solo & full band) with national acts like Hunter Hayes, Cassadee Pope, Sister Hazel, & Michael Tolcher. Steve's music is featured in NASCAR Heat 2, 4, & 5. His three full-length albums have been nominated for "Album Of The Year" at The 12th, 15th & 17th annual Independent Music Awards. His songs “The Only Way” (written by Steve) & “LMNOP” (co-written with Adam Doleac) were nominated for “Song of The Year“ at the International Songwriting Competition. Everett's single PICK YOUR HEAD UP was recently featured in Rolling Stone's monthly top ten list. Steve also loves film, golf, sports, & cigars.) Website- https://www.steveeverett.net/ Instagram- http://www.instagram.com/littlewinsfilm Twitter- http://twitter.com/stevereverett Facebook- http://www.facebook.com/steveeverettmusic YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/user/SteveEverettMusic Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/artist/4qm4ebvKNprPlhLFQApQqU If you like the podcast, leave a review at: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/root…ty/id1466338710 Follow Roots of Reality on Social Media: Facebook- facebook.com/RootsofReality Twitter- twitter.com/_RootsofReality Instagram- instagram.com/rootsofreality/?hl=en YouTube- youtube.com/channel/UCvmG6sKFW9…isable_polymer=true (The memories, comments, and viewpoints shared by guests in the interviews do not represent the viewpoints of, or speak for Roots of Reality)

What are your challenges in songwriting? Do you fear that whatever you want say through your music isn't going be relatable profound or good? Are you worried that people wouldn't want to listen to your songs? You are not alone ! This week, the Lunar Bloom Band, a Female Folk Trio, are sharing how being in a band helped them address these creative bloclks  in their songwriting career.  We tend to minimize to keep our selves safe from feeling vulnerable but then we limit the size of the art we can make. Lunar Bloom is opening up about how even though they can find it scary to go to those places, it is what helps them create meaning and ultimately makes them more passionate about their music and each other.  Share This Episode! www.thisischelseajohnson.com/216 In this episode: The importance of laughter and creating a safe place in the songwriting process. The journey that the Lunar Bloom band had to go through as musicians and songwriters. Leveraging the best practices of mentors in navigating the complex creative industry. How identifying each band member's strengths, establishing boundaries and open communication can impact the overall band dynamics and creative process.   A little about the Lunar Bloom Band: Lunar Bloom is a Toronto based trio rooted in folk tradition comprised of Brittany Rae Robinson, Kelly McNamee & Jocelyn Regina.  Their original songs features complex vocal harmonies and intimate storytelling in the dream folk genre. Shows are full of playful banter and dreamy love songs, balanced with feminist anthems and calls to action. They embrace harmonic tension, and rhythms that challenge expectations, creating the story of each song through musical devices as well as poetic lyrics. In 2020, their self-titled EP was nominated in the Folk/Roots Category for an Independent Music Award. Their single Sweater from the same EP made it to the Top 100 in CBCs Searchlight 2020 and single Monster has been featured on CBC's “Fresh Air”. They have completed two Southern Ontarian tours, written over 30 songs and showcased at Folk Music Ontario. With the generous support of Canada Council for the Arts and crowdfunding, Lunar Bloom released their first full length album Running Deep on June 4th, 2022. Follow Lunar Bloom! IG: @lunarbloomband facebook: @lunarbloomband

We are so excited to have the amazing Camila Meza on the show! https://camilameza.com/home Meza is musically inspired by jazz guitarists like George Benson and Pat Metheny as well as being influenced by South American music and folk, she first studied with Jorge Vidal and Jorge Díaz. Increasingly oriented to Claudia Acuña from the mid-2000s she worked on the jazz scene of her hometown, where her first recording Giovanni Cultrera, Espinoza y Cia (Navidad en Jazz) was released in 2005. In 2007 she presented her debut album Skylark (Stateside). In 2009 Meza moved to New York to study guitar at The New School with Peter Bernstein, Vic Juris and Steve Cardenas. Since then she also has worked on the New York jazz scene with Ryan Keberle (Into the Zone, 2014), Lucas Pino, Fabian Almazan and directs her own jazz octet, The Nectar Orchestra. She recorded for Sunnyside Records the album Traces (2016, with Shai Maestro, Matt Penman, Kendrick Scott, Bashiri Johnson, Jody Redhage, Sachal Vasandani), sings Spanish and English, and won two Independent Music Awards as the Best Adult Contemporary Album and Best Latin Song ("Para Volar"). Also on the albums Find the Common, Shine a Light by Ryan Keberle and Sounds from the Deep Field by Bryan Copeland she seemed outstanding in the opinion of the critics. As a singer she can also be heard on Carolina Calvache's Ballad "La Última Vez". In 2017 the Camila Meza Quartet performed at the Festival Jazzahead. The following year she brought Gina Schwarz as part of her Pannonica project, Porgy & Bess in Vienna. Meza was nominated in the category of guitarist and female singer as a Rising Star in the critics poll of the Down Beat in 2018 Nate Chinen described Meza's vocals as "an appealing combination of lightness and depth, that sings with a bright, clear voice against the agile uproar of a world-class band." in The New York Times. The discographer Tom Lord lists them between 2005 and 2015 with participation in eight recording sessions. About Counterparts: Conversations about film, music, health, and life. Two cousins from the Bronx who are bringing you entertainment through great conversations. Nothing complicated. Just good talk and some funny commentary. :) Join them LIVE every Tuesday at 8 pm EST 7PM Central https://lnkd.in/eRbxWUB You may also email them at counterpartspodcast@gmail.com. they love to hear from viewers!

We have a special Thursday show! We are so excited to have the amazing Camila Meza on the show! https://camilameza.com/home Meza is musically inspired by jazz guitarists like George Benson and Pat Metheny as well as being influenced by South American music and folk, she first studied with Jorge Vidal and Jorge Díaz. Increasingly oriented to Claudia Acuña from the mid-2000s she worked on the jazz scene of her hometown, where her first recording Giovanni Cultrera, Espinoza y Cia (Navidad en Jazz) was released in 2005. In 2007 she presented her debut album Skylark (Stateside). In 2009 Meza moved to New York to study guitar at The New School with Peter Bernstein, Vic Juris and Steve Cardenas. Since then she also has worked on the New York jazz scene with Ryan Keberle (Into the Zone, 2014), Lucas Pino, Fabian Almazan and directs her own jazz octet, The Nectar Orchestra. She recorded for Sunnyside Records the album Traces (2016, with Shai Maestro, Matt Penman, Kendrick Scott, Bashiri Johnson, Jody Redhage, Sachal Vasandani), sings Spanish and English, and won two Independent Music Awards as the Best Adult Contemporary Album and Best Latin Song ("Para Volar"). Also on the albums Find the Common, Shine a Light by Ryan Keberle and Sounds from the Deep Field by Bryan Copeland she seemed outstanding in the opinion of the critics. As a singer she can also be heard on Carolina Calvache's Ballad "La Última Vez". In 2017 the Camila Meza Quartet performed at the Festival Jazzahead. The following year she brought Gina Schwarz as part of her Pannonica project, Porgy & Bess in Vienna. Meza was nominated in the category of guitarist and female singer as a Rising Star in the critics poll of the Down Beat in 2018 Nate Chinen described Meza's vocals as "an appealing combination of lightness and depth, that sings with a bright, clear voice against the agile uproar of a world-class band." in The New York Times. The discographer Tom Lord lists them between 2005 and 2015 with participation in eight recording sessions. Wany more information on our show? Visit www.counterpartsshow.com We thank you for the amazing response to our show! John & George

Wordsmith and Kory Caudill sit down me to talk about their fatherhood journeys. Word and Kory became friends and help each other out when it comes to life and fatherhood. They talk to me about how they met each other and the great work they are doing with the Concert for the Human Family. Lastly, we finish the interview off with the Fatherhood Quick Five.  About Wordsmith  Wordsmith has released 6 albums over his career, became a Grammy Voting Member and earned winner of Best Rap/Hip Album for Perspective Jukebox at the 16th Independent Music Awards. 2019 brought prominent features in the hit shows Russian Doll (Netflix), Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt (Netflix), Preacher (AMC), Skam France (UK TV) and recently had two songs featured in the video game NBA 2K21 Next Gen! For more on Wordsmith go to wordsmithmusic.com.  About Kory Caudill Kory Caudill has traveled the world and has become one of America s most sought after pianists. His fluency in nearly every genre has given him success in multiple facets of the music industry. Whether it be recording and producing projects for artists, touring with country superstars, or selling out concerts of his own, it has become clear that Caudill is a force to be reckoned with in today s music industry. For more on Kory go to korycaudill.com.  About The Art of Fatherhood Podcast  The Art of Fatherhood Podcast follows the journey of fatherhood. Your host, Art Eddy talks with fantastic dads from all around the world where they share their thoughts on fatherhood. In addition, you get a unique perspective on fatherhood. You hear from guests like Joe Montana, Kevin Smith, Danny Trejo, Jerry Rice, Jeff Foxworthy, Patrick Warburton, Jeff Kinney, Paul Sun-Hyung Lee, Kyle Busch, Dennis Quaid, Dwight Freeney and many more.

September 29, 2021: Whirling fiercely in the wake of wildfires, fear-induced headlines and a pandemic in its path was the too-real tornado that struck Nashville in March 2020. Admittedly shaken up by the storm, Folk-Americana singer/songwriter Calista Garcia snapped out of fear by turning to music… specifically, “Banana Pancakes” by Jack Johnson. As howling winds have continued over the past year, Calista has kept her calm by tapping back into this feeling through renewed awareness of the beauty that remains. On nature walks by her house, for example, she has come to notice how the canopies of leaves wave hello as she walks by; it is from this tender place, she has created a musical world to reflect what she has witnessed. Lending her lyrics now to listeners, Calista Garcia's “A Beautiful World” EP, out October 29th, 2021, provides refuge through the power of rose-colored perspective. “I created ‘A Beautiful World' to be an expression of radical optimism,” Calista shares. “Optimism, not because life is full of sunshine and rainbows, but rather in spite of how tough it can be... I think holding knowledge of the bad and still believing good can prevail is the bravest thing we can do.” As she has accessed hope through songwriting, Calista has found herself writing the EP in solitude from safe places like the park benches nearby, her piano and the floor of her bedroom. Notably, the only co-write on the EP, “After You're Gone,” came from a Zoom collaboration with Rachel Weisbart and Patrick Oberstaedt of the Gender Gnomes; speaking to the loss of family members during the pandemic, this song has already moved listeners to tears including composer/lyricist Andrew Lippa. Produced by Buddy Speir and Calista Garcia at 38 North Studio, “A Beautiful World” was engineered by Sean Russell (Damien & Stephen Marley, Allison Krauss, Bruno Mars), mixed by Grammy Award Winner Jim Scott of Plyrz Studios (The Rolling Stones, Tom Petty, Sting, Foo Fighters) and mastered by Grammy Award Winner Richard Dodd (Dixie Chicks, Tom Petty, Boz Scaggs). Featured musicians include Calista Garcia (vocals, acoustic, electric and resonator guitar, harmonica, Wirlitzer electric piano), Buddy Speir (acoustic & electric guitar, Wurliter electric piano, percussion), Harrison Finks (Hammond B3 organ, piano), Eric Scott (bass, backing vocals), Ben Tufts (drums, percussion), Denise Garcia (backing vocals) and Jim Scott (percussion). Without question, Calista Garcia's fiercely-hopeful disposition has continued to propel her music career forward. In spite of its challenges, 2021 has managed to be a hallmark year as Calista was recently nominated Chris Austin Songwriting Finalist at MerleFest, playing a summer of live shows alongside Bad Cameo and as a part of Show X's tour with The Last Real Circus. Previous releases include her critically-acclaimed debut EP “Wild Woman” (2019) which was selected in the 2020 Independent Music Awards for “Best Roots/Country EP,” recognized by the International Music Awards (IAMA), International Songwriting Competition (ISC) and the Mid-Atlantic Songwriting Contest (MASC). In addition, Calista Garcia's extensive musical history includes her title as 2020's National YoungArts Gold Winner in Voice/Singer-Songwriter, 2021 Alicia Key's She is the Music Foundation Songwriting Fellow, 2020 Johnny Mercer Songwriting Project Fellow, 2017-18 Berklee Performance Showcase Winner, 2017 Bernard Ebbs Young Songwriter of the Year and two-time Grammy Foundation Young Songwriter Program Artist. As Calista continues to shine light onstage, tour plans continue with an upcoming show at The Birchmere alongside the renowned Rick Wakeman of “Yes” on October 24th, 2021. In Calista's words, “My greatest wish is that this song helps you as a listener let go of your fears, and feel a little freer from your hangups. This really is a beautiful world we get to live in.” -https://www.themarketingmixtape.com/pressrelease-abeautifulworld --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/loveletterstovirginia/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/loveletterstovirginia/support

Our Kickass Boomer of the Day is Susan Cattaneo, one of Boston's most respected singer/songwriters, blending rock and folk with a healthy dose of country. Susan won the CT Folk Festival and has been a finalist or winner at some of the country's most prestigious songwriting and music contests including: Kerrville New Folk, Emerging Artist Falcon Ridge, the International Acoustic Music Awards, the Independent Music Awards and the USA Songwriting Competition. Her latest album The Hammer and The Heart charted #1 on the Billboard Heatseekers chart and yielded a folk radio #1 single and top 10 album. Join me in this episode and learn why Susan is a Kickass Boomer! [00:01 - 04:55] Opening Segment [04:56 - 14:53] Work Hard, Love Harder [14:54 - 24:33] The Beauty of Learning [24:34 - 33:34] Finding Purpose in Life [33:35 - 37:04] Closing Segment Tweetable Quotes: “I found that my journey is not just one river. It had a lot of tributaries and occasional little side things. It's been a wonderful journey.” - Susan Cattaneo “I don't believe in being sedentary in my life.” - Susan Cattaneo Resource mentioned: Email susan@jerseygirlmusic.com to connect with Susan or follow her on Facebook. Check out her personal website to learn more about her music. ----- BEE BOLD, NOT OLD. LEAVE A REVIEW and join me on my journey to become and stay a Kickass Boomer! Visit http://kickassboomers.com/ to listen to the previous episodes. Also check us out on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn. You can also connect with me by emailing terry@kickassboomers.com.

Chloe Pourmorady is an award-winning artist known for the versatility of her creative expression. A recent winner of both the Global Music Awards and Independent Music Awards for debut album,"Begin Majesty," the music she creates is innovative and imaginative, influenced by tradition, yet modern. Chloe has comfortably sang in over 10 languages, plays violin, kamancheh, and guitar, and writes music in many different styles; instrumental, liturgical, folk, modal, and more. In addition to being an amazingly versatile vocalist, composer and instrumentalist, Chloe also is deeply engaged in the spiritual components of music and what that means for her as a musician and teacher. It was a pleasure hearing her thoughts on these topics in this fantastic interview. Connect and learn more about Chloe by visiting https://www.chloepourmorady.com/ The World Music Podcast Jingle- composed by Will Marsh featuring musicians Josh Mellinger (tabla) and Misha Khalikulov (cello). Do you know someone who would enjoy this Podcast? Please take a moment to share and spread the inspiration! COPY THIS LINK TO SHARE! https://anchor.fm/will-marsh This is a master link that allows you to choose which platform to listen on. See Below for more offerings from your host, Will Marsh. “Raga for All Instruments” is an online course for musicians/vocalists from any musical background with a desire to explore the magic of Hindustani Raga music. Begin your raga journey now! The first four lesson videos of this course are free. https://willmarshmusic.thinkific.com/courses/raga-for-all-instruments Visit my website to connect with me - https://willmarshmusic.com/ Check out my original world-inspired music - https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/willmarsh/the-integration Book a lesson with me https://www.willmarshmusic.com/product-category/lessons/ For the finest electric sitar on the market, travel sitars and tanpuras visit - https://www.willmarshmusic.com/shop/ To access written transcriptions of these episodes, go to my blog - https://www.willmarshmusic.com/blog/ Visit my youtube channel for free lesson and music performance videos - https://www.youtube.com/c/WillMarsh Become a Patron and receive exclusive access to patron only content - https://www.patreon.com/WillMarsh?fan_landing=true --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/will-marsh/support

Grammy-nominated Seth Glier is a singer-songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist. NPR describes his voice as “otherworldly” while praising him as “an engaging performer and storyteller.” His critically acclaimed, emotionally dense catalog of work often draws upon traditional roots music, experimental instrumentation, and moody atmospheres that result in soulfully intelligent stories that can alternatively fight the power or break your heart.“The music of Seth Glier veers towards being indefinable.” – Paste MagazineWith five albums, five Independent Music Awards, and even a U.S. State Department-sponsored international tour under his belt, Glier has also played with a diverse list of artists such as Ani DiFranco, Martin Sexton, James Taylor, Ronnie Spector, and Marc Cohn. He's currently on tour and is debuting new music, including his two latest songs “If It Wasn't For You” and “Stages”, both releasing in 2020. Inspired by Nobel Peace Prize winner Malala Yousafzai, “If It Wasn't For You” echoes the young activist's own concepts about the transformative power of turning one's trauma into gratitude and awareness. “Stages” captures the magic and secret joy that's shared when close relationships evolve using the universal art of ritual. Both singles are available on exclusive, collectible 7″ vinyl in a very limited run offered only at his live shows. Glier plans to put out more music throughout the year while continuing to connect with audiences using his eclectic, often humorous, and always insightful artistry.“Also a producer and multi-instrumentalist, Glier is recognized for his intelligent storytelling, moody atmospheres and emotive soulful vocals that tug at the listener's heart.” – Earmilk“‘Stages' rides a steady, low-key beat with vibrant tones escalating by degrees until you're hit with the song's potent emotions.” – Popdust“The singer/songwriter, producer and multi-instrumentalist has been garnering worldwide acclaim for his “otherworldly” vocals and ability to craft a sound which is entirely his own.” – Gigslutz Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/quidditasfactor)

Neshama Carlebach is an award-winning singer, songwriter, and educator who has performed and taught in cities around the world. A six-time entrant in the Grammy Awards and a winner and four-time nominee in the Independent Music Awards for her most current release, Believe, Neshama has sold over one million records, making her one of today's best-selling Jewish artists in the world. She collaborates with musicians of different faiths, and partners with organizations, synagogues, and churches. Neshama has been a cornerstone of major Jewish music festivals across the U.S. and globally, performing in front of thousands at an interfaith peace summit in Mt. Fuji, Japan, at the gates of Auschwitz on Yom Hashoah (Holocaust Remembrance Day), and at countless concerts and gatherings for audiences of all ages and backgrounds.As the first then-Orthodox woman of her generation to perform for a mixed-gender audience, Neshama is a strong advocate for religious pluralism and human rights. She has sparked public conversations with brave forays into the place of women in Judaism and today's world.Neshama began training as a singer and actress at the age of five. As a teenager, she performed alongside her father, the late Rabbi Shlomo Carlebach. Today she lives in New York with her husband Rabbi Menachem Creditor, and their five children.This episode is a very powerful one! Neshama shares her story and training to become a world-renowned singer, her past, forgiveness, and how one can grow and look past things that are out of their control. This is an episode I truly hope you enjoy!Connect with NeshamaSpotifySayMazelTov is where you can request personalized videos from your favorite Jewish creators and inspiring thought leaders. Our goal is that you have a personalized easy and professional experience all the while supporting a charity.Use promo code meirkay10 for 10% on your order!Don't forget to subscribe to The Great Day PodcastLove The Great Day Podcast? Want to find out how to support the show? Click the link below to join my new Patreon page.Become Patron on My Patreon Page HERE!Did I mention that I am now an author?! Check out my new book "A Kids Book About Optimism"And be sure to follow my Instagram page and Facebook page to stay up to date on everything I'm working on.I'm Meir Kay and Have A Great Day! Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.