Podcasts about international acoustic music awards

A folk duo that put out a ten-song album that was released last May and has a new single coming out next month. They have been reviewed by Parade Magazine and performed on international stages in addition to having earned first place at the 2023 Tucson Folk Festival songwriting contest and second place in the International Acoustic Music Awards, among other accolades. Amidst their rigorous tour schedule, the duo founded Portland's Folk Festival. Their top five songs on Spotify have gotten more than 1.3 million streams on that platform alone. This interview was recorded live on-location in Anaheim, California, where they were performing at the NAMM Show.

It is a privilege to welcome music duo Fox and Bones to The Jake's Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast.  Scott Gilmore and Sarah Vitort, known as Fox and Bones, have been igniting stages since 2016.  Their infectious blend of Americana charm has graced international platforms alongside notable acts like Rayland Baxter, The Dead South, ZZ Ward, The Talbott Brothers, and Horse Feathers. Rooted in genuine folklore aspirations, the duo's music is infused with over 25 years of combined songwriting expertise. With a soul-stirring, retro-infused folk-rock sound, Scott's powerhouse vocals complement Sarah's resonant tones, creating poignant and relatable music that resonates deeply with audiences.Their dedication to their craft has earned them prestigious awards, including first place at the 2023 Tucson Folk Festival songwriting contest and second place in the International Acoustic Music Awards. Additionally, Fox and Bones are the founders of Portland's Folk Festival, an annual event held at the iconic Crystal Ballroom. This three-night celebration of folk and roots music serves as a fundraiser for All Good NW, a local charity supporting the houseless community, and Music Portland, an advocate for local musicians in the Portland area.  On this episode of The Jake's Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast, Fox and Bones discussed their latest album, Long Time Honey, and some of the stories behind its songs.Let's connect on social media! Visit my channels on:A) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JacobElyachar/B) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jacobelyachar/C) Threads: https://www.threads.net/@jacobelyacharD) TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@therealjacobelyacE) YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JacobElyacharBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/jake-s-take-with-jacob-elyachar--4112003/support.

Monique Byrne and Andy Rogovin perform moving and inspirational songs that are sometimes joyful, sometimes wistful, and oftentimes, poignant, and that reflect a mutual passion for life, family and humanity. Their intimately blended vocal harmonies are mixed with an expressive and unique instrumental style that is best described as "a banjo-guitar romance." Crowes Pasture's style of intimate and soulful folk transports and connects listeners through universal experiences in their “skillfully crafted, emotional songwriting” (Chris Eastburn, award-winning composer).Crowes Pasture has made waves with two EPs and three full-length albums in just six-years time.  Their CD, "Slow It Down", was released in June 2019 at the legendary Club Passim. Since its release, the title track earned Crowes Pasture a #1 song, and the album debuted at #5 on the Folk Alliance International Charts. Since the release of their first album, "Edge of America," the duo has had eight Top 10 Songs on the Folk Charts, including "Take Back the Red White and Blue" (January 2022), their cover of Mary Gauthier's "Mercy Now" (June 2019), and the timely and topical song, "Quarantine" (January 2021).  Over the past few years, Crowes Pasture has performed at a number of renowned east coast music venues including Club Passim, Shalin Liu Performance Center, Rockwood Music Hall, The Bull Run, and Circle of Friends Coffeehouse and has been a supporting act for The Small Glories and The Kennedys. The duo has been twice honored with nominations as “Roots Act of the Year” by the New England Music Awards (2019 and 2022) and as “Americana Artist of the Year” by the Boston Music Awards (2019). They were named finalists for Best Group/Duo in the 2020 International Acoustic Music Awards, and for Best Group/Duo in the 2021 IAMAs, for their song “A Virtue and a Call”. The duo has toured recently throughout Southern Ontario and Quebec, and is currently recording their third full length album with award-winning producer Eric Lichter of Dirt Floor Studios. The duo takes its name from the salt marsh and tidal flats known as Crowes Pasture, hidden away on the north side of Cape Cod, where the ocean tides recede twice a day to reveal intricate patterns on the shifting sands. This recurring cycle of creation and discovery evokes their own musical journey.https://crowespastureduo.comThanks for listening for more information or to listen to other podcasts or watch YouTube videos click on this link >https://thetroutshow.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. 

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. 

Author's Note: If you or anyone you know are suffering from a mental health crisis, please call the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. It is a pleasure to welcome Rebecca Folsom to The Jake's Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast. Born and raised in Boulder, Colorado, Rebecca believes every lyric, note, and musical collaboration carries the capability to change the world. With her tender ballads to full, fiery vocal release, the singer-songwriter aims to emote an array of emotions with each song. Rebecca has had the pleasure of appearing on BBC television and raid entertaining an audience of 1.5 million, performing at the famed Red Rocks Amphitheater in Colorado as well as the historic Opryland in Tennessee. Her previous album, Extraordinary Days, debuted with the song “Better Times,” landing at the number one spot on the National Folk Radio DJ Chart and spending five months on the Top 50 National Americana Country Radio Chart. Her recent single, “Sanctuary,” received high praises as a semi-finalist in the 2021 International Songwriting Competition and a finalist in the 2021 International Acoustic Music Awards. In addition to her musical releases, she has written and published two books of poetry (Silver and Your Life is a Masterpiece), created numerous fine art paintings, and has spent the better part of her life guiding others on how to become a better version of themselves as a transformational teacher and leadership coach. In this edition of The Jake's Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast, Rebecca Folsom shared several stories behind the songs of her new album: Sanctuary. She also spoke about the Sanctuary Project, which is a musical collaboration between writers, musicians, and producers that inspires deep listening, human equality, and peace.

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A singer, songwriter multi-instrumentalist who has a new EP coming out next week and appeared on Hit Parader's unsigned band competition show, "No Cover." She won Best Female Artist in the International Acoustic Music Awards earlier this year. She has performed at venues ranging from the Hotel Café in Los Angeles to Rockwood Music Hall and the Bitter End in New York. She also sang on a song that was used in a Netflix movie. Her YouTube channel has over 14,000 subscribers and she was awarded a full scholarship to Berklee College of Music as a violin virtuoso.

Steven McClintock returns to TalkandRockRadio with a special Christmas episode. Steven is an American singer, songwriter, and a music producer, with almost 20 million records sold to his credit. He has written top 40 hit songs in country, pop and AOR. He has been a part of the music group Fertitta & McClintock (with David Fertitta) since the mid-1970s (they won the "Overall Grand Prize" and "Best Group/Duo" at the International Acoustic Music Awards). He also has done solo work like the song "Maybe Love" on the Jetsons: The Movie soundtrack, as well as "Edge of a Dream", the soundtrack to the movie Space Mutiny, which was memorably lambasted by the cast of Mystery Science Theater 3000, the song was likewise mocked when it appears in the closing credits, with the 'bots (Tom Servo and Crow T. Robot) "singing along" using lyrics from other tracks. In January 2009, the track was finally released commercially through McClintock's official Myspace website.

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.

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 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. 

Steven McClintock is an American singer, songwriter, and a music producer, with almost 20 million records sold to his credit. He has written top 40 hit songs in country, pop and AOR. He has been a part of the music group Fertitta & McClintock (with David Fertitta) since the mid-1970s (they won the "Overall Grand Prize" and "Best Group/Duo" at the International Acoustic Music Awards). He also has done solo work like the song "Maybe Love" on the Jetsons: The Movie soundtrack, as well as "Edge of a Dream", the soundtrack to the movie Space Mutiny, which was memorably lambasted by the cast of Mystery Science Theater 3000, the song was likewise mocked when it appears in the closing credits, with the 'bots (Tom Servo and Crow T. Robot) "singing along" using lyrics from other tracks. In January 2009, the track was finally released commercially through McClintock's official Myspace website.

In this episode I sit down with actress, singer, songwriter and producer Skyler Day. Skyler is the definition of a multi-hyphenate - from her successful acting career working on shows like Parenthood, Pretty Little Liars and currently recurring on Fox's The Resident to writing and producing her own EP, Songs from the Greenhouse, in a studio she and her husband created in their backyard. Skyler has captured the attention of fans across the globe, including GRAMMY-winning artist Kacey Musgraves, who handpicked her for a mentorship that focuses on putting more women on stage at major music festivals, including ACL Festival, which Day is slated to play this fall. She has also sold out venues like the Troubadour and Hotel Cafe in Los Angeles, and was named a finalist in the International Acoustic Music Awards and International Songwriting Competition for her song “6 Feet Apart”, produced and co-written by Steve Solomon (“Say You Won't Let Go” James Arthur). Connect with Skyler Instagram Website “Songs from the Greenhouse” – available wherever you stream your music! Connect with Ansley Instagram Website ___________________________ MUSIC: Come Along by Jay Someday | https://soundcloud.com/jaysomeday Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US

Welcome to Season 2, Episode 8 of Song Chronicles. Our special guest this week is cardiologist and singer-songwriter Suzie Brown, whose work has been recognized by NewSong Music Competition, the Great American Songwriting Competition, and the International Acoustic Music Awards. Born in Montreal and raised in Boston, Suzie seemed predestined to follow in her parents' footsteps to become a doctor and didn't consider being a musician to be a potential career choice. While pursuing medicine at Harvard Medical School and later at the University of Pennsylvania, she started performing purely for the love of it, joining an a cappella group in college, moonlighting in a production of Hair with other busy grad students, and fronting a cover band during residency.  She wrote her first song during her cardiology fellowship. Over time, Suzie became a staple of the Philadelphia music scene, where she released her first three albums. Now living in Nashville with her husband Scot Sax, she is a part-time Vanderbilt cardiologist and a full-time mom. Suzie and her husband Scot Sax   This full plate of responsibilities caring for others means Suzie has to fiercely defend her own creative time. Her sixth record, Under the Surface, was made by stealing away the hours of 6-10pm each evening with her producer Billy Harvey who lives down the street in Nashville. Making music during the COVID-19 pandemic was the one thing she could do for herself that allowed her to process the heartbreak she felt caring for her patients. In this conversation recorded in March 2021, Suzie shares her insights for tapping into inspiration amidst an impossibly busy schedule, wrestling with perfectionism, and how going to med school prepared her for adjusting to the "new normal" of living in a pandemic. Enjoy this conversation with Suzie Brown about living a full and fulfilling life.

Guest Info/Bio: This week I welcome Ryan David Green & Cameron Hood of the band Ryanhood. Named 'Best Group/Duo' in 2014 International Acoustic Music Awards, acoustic duo Ryanhood began as street-performers at Boston's Quincy Market. It was there that they were spotted by a college booking agent and thrust into the college touring scene, where Campus Activities Magazine would name them "one of the most requested acts by college buyers all across the country." They've since gone on to perform more than a thousand shows in 45 U.S. states over the past decade, and have shared stages with Jason Mraz, Matt Nathanson, Train, and many more. Guest Links:www.ryanhood.com YouTube: https://youtube.com/user/RyanhoodVideosTwitter: @ryanhoodInstagram: @RyanhoodMusicFacebook: @RyanhoodMusic Enjoy the songs on this episode? Songs featured were: "Under the Leaves, Wide Awake in a Dream, and The Fight" from the album, Under the Leaves & "I Didn't Put Anything Into Your Place" from the album, After Night Came Sun. You can find Ryanhood's must on iTunes, Amazon, Spotify, YouTube, or anywhere good music is sold!This episode was mixed and produced by Nicolas Rowe and edited by John Williamson. Keep up with all the latest at www.thedeconstructionists.com Go there to read our blog, connect with us on social media, stream episodes, or join our Patreon family. Website design by Ryan BattlesAll photos by Jared HevronLogos designed by Joe Ernst & Stephen PfluigT-shirt designs by Joseph Ernst, Chad Flannigan, Colin Rigsby, and Jason Turner. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-deconstructionists/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Best Music Podcast #22 | Rob Tardik — Guitar | Making Music and Joy After an Unspeakable Attack T-shirt link: www.kimberleyblack.com/shop Kim's YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/kimberleyblack https://www.facebook.com/RobTardikMusic https://twitter.com/RobTardik https://www.instagram.com/robtardik/ https://www.robtardik.com/rt/ Rob Tardik is multi-award winning guitarist and contemporary pop/jazz/world/fusion instrumental music artist. His last 6 CDs have spawned multiple U.S. Billboard charting singles, two of which went to the Top 10. Rob's awards include winning the 2018 Established Solo Music Instrumental Mississauga Arts Award, placing 1st in the 2017 International Acoustic Music Awards, and being the 2010 Canadian Smooth Jazz Guitarist of the Year. Rob's 8th multi-album release DIVERSITY is now available. It's a 4-volume compilation in all of his various musical styles featuring new material and re-mastered songs from his past six recordings. His current radio charting single, B Positive, is playing on stations worldwide and is available everywhere you get your music. Listen to the Best Music Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and watch on YouTube: https://linktr.ee/thebestmusicpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thebestmusicpodcast Blog: https://bestmusiccoach.blogspot.com Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/thebestmusicpod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebestmusicpodcast/ #RobTardik #B+ #Bepositive 0:00 Intro 1:35 Warm-up questions 04:55 Playing the guitar like a vocalist 09:45 Rob Tardik's songwriting process 13:44 The story behind "Be Positive" 24:34 Response to "Be Positive" 30:40 Series: "Diversity" 41:47 Indie vs. major distribution 52:30 Lifestyle: Sleep 53:14 Lifestyle: Mindfulness & meditation 54:07 Lifestyle: Exercise 55:53 Lifestyle: How do people in your life support you? 1:04:36 Lifestyle: How do you define yourself? 1:08:36 Practice: Time of day 1:11:50 Practice: Maximum effective duration 1:14:30 Practice: Segmentation 1:20:27 Creativity: Steps to stay creative 1:28:40 Rob's last word #musicians #songwriter #songwriters #composers #musicmajor #musicmajors #musiceducator #musiceducators #musiceducation #podcast #thebestmusicpodcast #clips #musicpodcast #singer #guitarist #guitarplayer #trombonist #trumpet #violin #viola #cello #bass #brass #trombone #mandolin #banjo #drums #percussion #timpani #marimba #oboe #sax #saxophone #clarinet #basoon #alto #soprano #tenor #piano #keyboard #musicians #songwriter #songwriters #composers #musicmajor #musiceducator #musicpodcast #singersongwriter #musiceducation #singer #trumpet #violin #viola #cello #bass #trombone #musiclife #musicmaker #musicteacher #drums #percussion #saxophone #clarinet #guitar #piano #podcast #thebestmusicpodcast #musicislife #musicindustry #PandoraPodcasts Logo, Intro Video, and Branding: Arron Leishman Audio and Video: Zach Ramey zacherylramey@gmail.com Dan's Thumbnail Photo: John Mollura Photography

Cameron Hood and Ryan David Green, better known as critically acclaimed musical duo Ryanhood join the show. Named “Best Group/Duo” in the 2014 International Acoustic Music Awards, the musical duo got their first break more than a decade ago as street performers at Boston's Quincy Market. Since then, they have performed more than a thousand shows and shared the stages with contemporaries like Jason Mraz, Matt Nathanson, Train, and many more. Join us as Cameron and Ryan walk us through the making of their outstanding new album 'Under The Leaves' OUT NOW, their high school days, touring and much more. And stay tuned for an exclusive performance that will leave you breathless. For more on Ryanhood, visit: www.ryanhood.com

I finally get a chance to sit down in the studio and talk all about music with singer/songwriter Rod Abernethy. The former guitarist for Raleigh based rock group 'Arrogance' talks about what inspired his new CD "Normal Isn't Normal Anymore" (written ironically before the pandemic) and about winning at both the The International Acoustic Music Awards and The Bob Dylan Contest from American Songwriter.  Rod also talks about his transition from touring with a band to scoring music for gaming companies and film; the real stories behind his songs; working with Raleigh based musicians Don Dixon, Marti Jones, The Smithereens, Marshall Crenshaw and John Teer of Chatham County Line; plus how much of his music success started right after an appearance on that infamous talent show StarSearch! 

Lowell, MA native singer-songwriter Emily Desmond has been active in the New England music scene since the age of 13. She has grown from performing with just a small acoustic guitar to working as a professional vocalist and singer-songwriter. She began her education at Berklee College of Music in 2012, graduating in 2016 with a B.M in Songwriting with a focus in vocal technique. Here, she honed her craft and studied with multiple internationally acclaimed artists, writers, and professors. After the release of her 5-track EP Commencement, Emily received much praise and response from the Boston singer-songwriter scene for her lyrics, which range from witty & honest, to gut-wrenching & sincere. As well as recognition from the Lowell Sun and Boston Magazine. Emily has been awarded an honorable mention for Best Folk Song from the USA Songwriting Competition and nominated for Best Female Artist by the International Acoustic Music Awards. Today, Emily continues to perform and writes songs for her own repertoire and is hired to write a variety of songs for advertisements, entertainment media, and special occasions. She currently teaches private voice and guitar lessons at DW Music Lessons, and is a Music Specialist at a private school for Special Education in Waltham, MA. YOU CAN VIEW EMILY'S SITE HERE WANT LESSONS FROM EMILY? CLICK HERE! You can find Emily's social media here! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/emilydesmond Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emilydesmondmusic Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/emilydesmondmusic Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/emilydesmondmusic --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/musicast-podcast/support

Elizabeth Cuite, 16, is a junior in high school. She began playing the ukulele when she was 5 and picked up the guitar when she was 8. She wrote her first song when she was 10 and at 11 she performed at a singer/songwriter session at NYC's The Bitter End. Elizabeth loves playing music and has been performing with her brother and friends for many years. Prior to the pandemic she loved going to local open mic nights and sharing her music. She loves to read and is inspired to tell stories through song. She writes about events and experiences in her own life as well as things she hears from friends or learns about through the news and books. Elizabeth has performed in benefit concerts for Scenic Hudson, the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Disease and recently in a zoom concert for COVID relief. She has two brothers and lives with her family in a tiny hamlet on the Hudson River. She attends high school in NYC. She loves the theater and dance. Elizabeth's song “Angel” was recently a finalist in the International Acoustic Music Awards, and she is a member of ISSA (International Singer Songwriters Association) and NSAI (Nashville Songwriters Association International). Find more of Elizabeth: http://www.elizabethcuite.com/ Lyrics and music by Elizabeth Cuite Produced by Elizabeth Cuite and Jonathon Mildner Pianist Jonathon Mildner Recorded at Full Circle Studios of the Hudson Valley This song was written in 2019 about 9 months after the death of Elizabeth's grandfather Thomas Cuite on November 6, 2018. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Created during a time of quarantine in the global Coronavirus pandemic, A Moment Of Your Time's mission is to provide a space for expression, collaboration, community and solidarity. In this time of isolation, we may have to be apart but let's create together.  Follow Us: Instagram | Twitter Created by CurtCo Media Concept by Jenny Curtis Theme music by Chris Porter A CurtCo Media Production See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kris Angelis grew up on a farm in Florida, writing songs and learning to harmonize with her identical twin sister in their treehouse. Her folk/pop/Americana music has won several awards including Best Female artist in the International Acoustic Music Awards and last year she toured to all 50 of the United States and was chosen as part of the Grammy NEXT program. She began 2020 with the release of That Siren, Hope which debuted at #1 on the iTunes singer/songwriter chart and #79 on the Billboards Top Current Albums chart as the highest ranked independent release. It explores all the facets of hope, painting it as a mythical siren that draws you in only to leave you drowning, but also as a comfort and a force that keeps you going when you can't see what's ahead. It has been getting played on SiriusXM, climbing the Americana radio charts, and is on the first round ballot for the Grammy Awards. The video for the title track was premiered by American Songwriter Magazine. You can learn more and find all the links to follow and subscribe at www.krisangelis.com. Find more of Kris: Instagram: @krisangelis Twitter: @krisangelis Youtube: www.youtube.com/krisangelis Facebook: krisangelismusic Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5NSCSZj6ourZB5Yy4j4saO?si=pBPZl-8kREaHm9M68qaoyg Patreon: Www.patreon.com/krisangelis  Website: www.krisangelis.com A statement from Kris: "I wrote this song while on tour last year to all 50 states which I did to deal with and heal a broken heart. This song is about remembering the good times and then the reasons something didn't work and deciding to not let it haunt you and hold you back like a Ghost because you're still alive and breathing and can do more and find more in your life." Additional Credit: Co-written with Garrison Starr and produced by Billy Le --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Created during a time of quarantine in the global Coronavirus pandemic, A Moment Of Your Time's mission is to provide a space for expression, collaboration, community and solidarity. In this time of isolation, we may have to be apart but let's create together.  Follow Us: Instagram | Twitter Created by CurtCo Media Concept by Jenny Curtis Theme music by Chris Porter A CurtCo Media Production See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“Azalea” is the musical duo of Benjamin and Mia Hackett, they are an Australian-Canadian couple that write, produce, and perform original music together. Before they met, Benjamin and Mia both worked on their own solo music projects, but for some reason, it always felt to them that a key ingredient was lacking in their art. Having fatefully met in 2004, the duo worked on their first songwriting project together, and the magic they created from their chemistry was undeniably great. It was then that they discovered that the secret ingredient lacking in their pieces, was each other. 16 years down the line and the duo has now released 5 studio albums, 1 live album, were named semifinalists at the 2018 International songwriting competition, and have previously been nominated at the 2018 International Acoustic Music Awards. Show Notes Joining us on the show today is the dynamic music duo of Benjamin and Mia, otherwise known as Azalea. Having been performing on cruise ships for the past one and a half years, we start the show off with the duo narrating their dramatic cruise ship experience courtesy of the COVID-19 pandemic. From being stuck at the dock for 12 days in a ship with no passengers to hopping from ship to ship until they finally booked their own plane ticket back home. Benjamin and Mia have had a challenging first-hand experience with the effect of the current global pandemic. Now with a day left until their 14-day social quarantine is over, the couple can't wait to go outside and do some grocery shopping! As they're a fairly introverted couple, when not on stage or creating new music, Benjamin and Mia are very close friends and enjoy being with their pets and their comfy home in Canada. Stay tuned as the lovely duo gives us a tour of what it's like to be performers in a cruise ship. Despite their introverted nature, Benjamin and Mia enjoy socializing with their fans before and after their performances. This, they claim, is a great way to have an intimate connection with your audience and get their personal thoughts and opinions on how they feel about your music and performance. They've enjoyed every single cruise trip and performance as this has enabled them to meet different people, cultures, and lifestyles worldwide. Something that would have otherwise been impossible to afford without their gigs. The Cruise ship contracts have also proven invaluable in terms of steady, reliable work and ample free time to work on their music writing project's on the side. And even with the current global crisis still heating up as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, this lovely couple has chosen to see the positive side of it, and thank God for the ample time that they now have to tackle their art and life projects that they've been postponing for a while. I hope you all enjoy the show and feel empowered by the message of hope and creativity that Azalea shares with all on the show today. Quotes It grows you, in such a big way, I can't even remember the person I was before I started the journey. – Mia on her experience performing in cruise ships. It's a very intimate relationship between you and the people you're performing for in a cruise ship. Consorting and getting to know them at a personal level, and what they love about your show. It's like free market research. Socializing with your audience is a great way to know what people connect within your songs and performances. This helps in improving your performance and music in general. We've seen so many different cultures, lifestyles and ways of life. This has made us realize how we're all so different, but still essentially the same. It's practically a great way to make the world smaller and make it feel like home. We take different approaches in terms of the tools and environment in order to experiment with how the general audience feels and how emotions would change when producing our songs. There's a lot of challenges to it, but it's generally a good experience. We're basking in the fact that we now have time to tackle the creative endeavors that we've always wanted to pursue – Benjamin on using the current COVID-19 social quarantine measure to their advantage. We still have milestones that we need to hit. And we feel that we'll get there eventually. We just have to keep writing, keep playing and keep being our genuine selves. We hope to create art that's meaningful to us. Because if it means something to you, then it's going to mean something to everyone else – Benjamin on their future art and music projects. If you work too much, you kind of lose your touch with creativity. Creativity comes from play. Timestamps Azalea's experience and joy performing cruise ship gigs (7:08) Listen to ‘Your Lullaby' by Azalea (10:02) How they met and the undeniable chemistry that kept them together (14:25) Benjamin and Mia's previous gigs before they started performing on cruise ships. (17:45) Listen to ‘Dusty Motel' (21:03) Azalea's process of creating and producing different songs. (25:21) How they've been affected by the virus (29:44) Listen to “The Masquerade” (32:55) House Concerts and Lives streaming, Azalea's plans for the near future (41:20) Benjamin gives us a view of the story behind the song ‘Butterflies and Alchemists' (43:03) Listen to ‘Butterflies and Alchemists' (44:44) How they got their band name ‘Azalea' (51:24) Benjamin and Mia's message to you (56:34) Connect with Azalea Website: www.azaleamusic.net Facebook: @AzaleaMusic.net Twitter: @AzaleaMusic Instagram: @azaleamusic YouTube: www.youtube.com/user/AzaleaTV/featured Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/1dDVpHA12UrdADS32m3weI Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/ke/artist/azalea/1311120597 As always, thanks a lot for being a part of the dHarmic evolution podcast, be sure to subscribe to the podcast and connect with us on social media. 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Links from this episode:Omari Music Promotion: www.omarimc.com/promotion Tunecore Discount (Receive 20% off your first upload with our link): https://www.tunecore.com/?ref=omarimcpodcast&jt=omarimcpodcast Links mentioned by guest during podcast & their social media or website links:https://www.lukejamesshaffer.com/https://www.instagram.com/lukejamesshaffer/https://www.youtube.com/user/lukejamesshafferhttps://twitter.com/lukejameshaffer?lang=enAbout Our Guest:Luke’s congenial, easy-spirited musicality traverses alternative Americana, folk-pop, soul, and the intimate singer-songwriter genre. In July 2018 Luke released his EP, “Volume One”, which reached number 7 on the iTunes Singer/Songwriter charts. Luke’s song “Siren” also received runner-up in the AAA/Alternative genre in the International Acoustic Music Awards in 2019. Luke co-writes with dozens of artists in the DMV area, and also internationally, reaching as far as Amsterdam where he worked with an EDM duo on a song that was released in August.When Luke is not writing he is gigging, which is where the majority of Luke's income is comprised. He is based in DC, but has played gigs from Canada to Cancun to Italy to California. As a philanthropist Luke was able to team up with the Global Mental Health Alliance on his song, “We're All a Little Crazy,” which reached the Top 50 on the iTunes singer/songwriter charts. A portion of the proceeds for this track go directly to the Foundation.

Australian guitarist, songwriter, and acoustic live looping artist now living in Nashville. In 2015, he became the only Australian artist to ever win Top Honors at the International Acoustic Music Awards and the following year he and his family moved to Nashville. Between multiple headliner performances at festivals and touring, he is rumored to be one of the busiest musicians in Nashville. He is becoming well known by his signature “dreads and red glasses.”

Suzie & Liz explore the impact of judgment and fear on the creative process and energy. Liz also shares how she recharges when she is on the road. Yoga pants, donuts, and dogs also make an appearance in this episode.  Liz Longley is a singer/songwriter. She writes, records, and performs her own music. Find out more about Liz at lizlongley.com. About Liz: The Pennsylvania native attended the prestigious Berklee College of Music and her first foray into music came via television, which recognized her ability to frame a scene early. Longley’s “This is Not the End” was featured in the 2012 season finale of Lifetime’s Army Wives, while “Rescue My Heart”––re-recorded for Weightless ––made its way onto ABC’s Switched at Birth and MTV’s Scream: The TV Series. A growing audience noticed and began following Longley’s career. She's taken home top prizes at some of the most prestigious songwriting competitions in the country, including the BMI John Lennon Songwriting Scholarship Competition, the International Acoustic Music Awards and the Rocky Mountain Folk Fest Songwriting Competition.

Music for the soul. That’s an easy way to describe the immense talent of Reed Waddle. An award-winner singer-songwriter, Reed effortlessly switches between the genres, mixing complex chords with his soulful and smooth voice. Raised a stone’s throw away from the Emerald Coast’s pristine beaches, Reed now spends his time in Music City writing tunes for Nashville’s Bandwagon Red publishing company. His songs have caught the attention of Grammy award winners Lady Antebellum, Darius Rucker, John Oats and countless others. Ever the troubadour, Reed has toured across the country bringing his music to the masses. He’s taken home the top prize at the prestigious Telluride Troubadour Contest as well as winning trophies from the International Acoustic Music Awards, Independent Music Awards, and New York Songwriters Circle Competition. Reed’s songs have appeared on television shows around the world. He is currently working on his 6th album and Is releasing a side project EP in early 2018. His latest album ‘Creatures of the Heart’ is available on streaming services and his website www,reedwaddle.com

Jack Newsome is an American singer, songwriter and dancer who first came to prominence as a member of the boy band New District. His first solo album, Medicine, was released in 2016. His career in music began at age 15, when he became a member of the Manhattan-based boy band NY5. His song "Hooked On Me" won Best Country Song at the International Acoustic Music Awards.

Fiona Joy poured her heart and soul into Signature – Synchronicity, a New Age album submitted to the 59th Grammy Awards for consideration. You can listen on: http://www.thebcompany.com/fionajoy-fyc.html. Or a Soundcloud link https://soundcloud.com/user-260052746 From Fiona I'm very proud of this album about fairy-tales told from an adult perspective - it has taken me a long time to be able to find a little 'naïve' in some of these heart-felt issues. I’m a full-time composer, recording and touring musician and just returned from my third tour of China. Signature - Synchronicity is my 11th album with Little Hartley Music and I’m also an audiophile who records in hi-res formats with Blue Coast Records (content partners with Sony). I have been an ARIA Finalist (Australia), 8 x New Age Music Award Winner, a 5x IMA Finalist, and I’ve been Runner Up or Finalist in the International Acoustic Music Awards (IAMAs) over the last three years. On this album, I believe I’ve worked with some of the finest session musicians in the world including Tony Levin, Jeff Haynes, Eugene Friesen and legendary Producer and guitarist Will Ackerman (Founder, Windham Hill Records), who says: “One of the brightest lights in contemporary instrumental music, Fiona Joy is poised to move into stardom.” - Will Ackerman, Founder of Windham Hill Records Australian Pianist, Producer & Singer Fiona Joy is enjoying the success of her recent release Signature Synchronicity after returning from her third major tour of China, recording a new album in the US, and featuring in several Australian concerts with her Blue Dream Ensemble at the Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre and the Sydney Women's International Jazz Festival. In China Fiona Joy is nick-named The Piano Angel, not just for her romantic, melodic songs and lush arrangements, but also for her gracious and mesmerizingly ballet-like performance style in concert. A prolific composer, she has always been interested in creating music that evokes images, emotions and stories. The album so far has won two catetories in the Independent Music Awards, a Finalist in the International Acoustic Music Awards, Hollywood Music in Media Awards and the USA Songwriting Competition. Her recording schedule for 2017 includes Blue Coast Records solo piano release (SACD/CD/DSD) Into the Mist and FLOW - the debut album by Fiona Joy, Lawrence Blatt, Jeff Oster & Will Ackerman. FLOW will be a groundbreaking release by a New Age group fof successful artists inspired by the iconic music of Windham Hill. It follows that her upbringing was filled with music. She recalls that her father embraced Andrew Lloyd Webber's music, playing Jesus in the Tamworth Musical Society production of Jesus Christ Superstar. Her classical piano training is evident in her thematic and melodic compositions. Ravel's “Bolero” emerged as an early influence, she says, adding, "I loved it, I played it over and over and deconstructed every part. George Winston, Prokofiev and Mendelssohn also intrigued me.” In 2015 Fiona contributed to a GRAMMY-winning album and traversed three continents, performing solo on a grand tour of China, entertaining in the U.S. at the ZMR Awards and at the audiophile Mecca, T.H.E. Show, closing out the year in Australia at the Sydney Women's International Jazz Festival with her renowned Blue Dream Ensemble. Once home, she attracted the national TV show ‘Lateline’, which ran a feature lifestyle piece on her life and music. (https://youtu.be/6RCTtmkwdSI) In 2014, a version of Fiona’s song “Grace” was chosen for a GRAMMY®-winning album that also reached #1 on the Billboard charts, and in 2013, her evocative piano and ethereal vocals earned her the global broadcaster’s choice and honor as the Best Instrumental Piano Album for600 Years in a Moment at the ZMR Awards, whose airplay charts she also graced at #1 for several months with Signature Solo. Fiona Joy also placed as Runner Up for Best Instrumental Song in the International Acoustic Music Awards, nominated alongside Pete Seeger for Best LIVE Performance Album in the Independent Music Awards, and she was an ARIA Finalist in Australia in 2008. As a forward-looking artist, Fiona is interested in pioneering new musical concepts and recording techniques to better serve her highly-interactive fan base. She frequently appears at audiophile conferences, and is signed to Blue Coast Records for high-fidelity recordings; owner/producer Cookie Marenco is considered and leader in the field, partnering with Sony Music to deliver hi-resolution music to discerning audiophile consumers. Marenco says, "Fiona's melodic solo piano and masterful performances are the perfect music to debut the kind of clarity double DSD audio brings to the home listener.  Her music is a cross of George Winston's simple melodies and Ludovico Einaudi's musical sophistication." Fiona's hard work and conceptual vision for the Signature Series is now coming to fruition in Signature Synchronicity, produced in collaboration with Will Ackerman's team in full orchestral form. Ackerman, founder of both Windham Hill Records and Imaginary Road Studios, embraced and encouraged Fiona’s music years ago, stating, “Fiona’s Blue Dream album was the most ambitious project of my entire career and resulted in one of the most remarkable collaborations this genre has ever known. Blue Dream is unique and I’m as proud of it as anything I’ve ever worked on in my 35-year career of GRAMMY® Awards and Gold/Platinum records.”  As a collaborator, Fiona has worked with Will Ackerman, Lawrence Blatt, T-Bone Wolk (Hall & Oates), Tony Levin (Peter Gabriel, Dire Straits), Jeff Haynes (Pat Metheny), Eugene Friesen (Paul Winter Consort), Heather Rankin, Charlie Bisharat (Shadowfax), Rebecca Daniel (ACO), Jeff Oster and many others. In 2014, she and Ackerman co-produced the successful debut album of Jennifer DeFrayne, who won Best New Artist in the 2015 ZMR Awards for her album By A Wire. Music writer Michael Diamond, recently reviewed one of Fiona’s live concerts in the U.S., writing “What I appreciated most was being able to listen and watch Fiona at the piano. The passion and elegance in her performance was breathtaking, as her flawless technique combined with pure emotional expression.”  When not recording or touring, Fiona is busy directing the entrepreneurial side of her music business, an effort which is crucial to the success of every independent artist. She manages her growing record label, Little Hartley Music, and promotes Fiona Joy Jewellery, her new line offering the upscale Swarovsky crystal-adorned bracelets and foot jewellery that she wears while performing barefooted in concert. When not on the road, Fiona escapes to her peaceful home in a small rural village in Australia. Fiona Joy http://www.fionajoy.com http://www.youtube.com/fionajoy https://www.facebook.com/fionajoymusic https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fiona_Joy_Hawkins +61 0428637498 Little Hartley Music

“You've got to trick yourself to remove yourself from what's troubling you or what's on your mind. Remove yourself, write it down on a piece of paper and get it out. Or speak of it in the third person, but don't try to own it.” - Wes Carr, The Moment HQ podcast Wes Carr is an Australian Singer-Songwriter who has won many awards. At 15, he was awarded a Scholarship at The McDonald College performing arts school in Sydney. At this time Wes started playing local gigs around the Sydney folk scene which gave him the opportunity to work with Australian music icons including Paul Mac, Missy Higgins, Don Walker and Andrew Farris from INXS. Then, in 2005 Wes collaborated with Ben Gillies from the very well-known Australian rock band ‘Silverchair.' Together they formed a band called ‘Tambalane.' They gained critical acclaim, extensive radio play across Australia and toured nationally twice. He won Australian Idol in 2008 and won the Best Male Artist Award at the International Acoustic Music Awards in 2013. Plus many more, which you can read about here. As a kid Wes tells me he was a big liar and convinced his friends he was Michael Jackson's guitarist, but today he's an honest man for “the deeper you go the more honest you are”. Wes' music will touch your soul and if you've seen him in concert you will too know that music is his thing; his way of expressing who he is into this world. Our conversation is a beautiful reminder that we each have something to give to this world, we all have ideas and there will be challenging moments as we pursue our greatest loves, but as Wes puts it, “Ideas want to be born, it's your job to birth them.” As the saying goes, nothing comes to fruition without a little blood, sweat and tears. We must remember to not take it all so personally and this quote sums it up beautifully. “That's the problem with the world I think, everybody is locked in their own bullshit and in their own prisons because somewhere along the line they didn't feel worthy.” So realize that you have the power to set yourself free and you have the power to create a life that you really do love. Wes and I have a chat about FAME, MUSIC and CREATING YOUR OWN INDUSTRY Learn about: How his music career began The illusion of fame Creativity and Ideas Intuition being “King”
Getting through darker days And find out: What moves Wes
What he believes is his greatest asset
What scares him The greatest piece of advice he's been given
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A 21-year old Canadian singer/songwriter who had a song placed on the TV show "Army Wives." Another of her songs won at the 8th annual International Acoustic Music Awards in the Country category, and she was the youngest ever artist/songwriter to win the overall grand prize at the IAMA. She has a new EP coming out in February.

In the short time since her graduation from Boston’s renowned Berklee College of Music, singer-songwriter Liz Longley has assembled an impressive resume. While best known for her stop-you-in-your-tracks voice, Liz has steadily developed a reputation as an accomplished songwriter, crafting intimately personal portraits through her music. In the past two years, Liz has taken home top prizes at some of the most prestigious songwriting competitions in the country, including the BMI John Lennon Songwriting Scholarship Competition, the International Acoustic Music Awards and the Rocky Mountain Folk Fest Songwriting Competition. New England named her the 2011 Female Performer of the Year, the Washington Post declared that Liz is “destined for a larger audience” and Dig Boston called her “a rising acoustic sensation.” Even John Mayer is a fan, calling her music “gorgeous, simply gorgeous.” Most recently, Liz’s music has taken center stage on a national level with numerous television placements and radio airplay. ABC’s critically acclaimed series NY Med featured Liz’s music throughout the first season, and the 2012 season finale of Lifetime’s Army Wives displayed her towering vocals in an epic grand finale song, “This Is Not the End.” Executives at SiriusXM caught wind of her captivating cover of Van ...