Podcasts about international songwriting competition

In this episode of Talk of Fame, Kylie Montigney chats with Autumn Marie Buysse! She is a Nashville-based songwriter with over 190 released cuts spanning country and pop. Autumn is signed to a publishing deal with Bigger Picture Entertainment via Sony Music Publishing and has written viral successes like “Icing” and “Thirsty” by Breland, “Me or the Dawn” by Tyler Braden, “Magical” by TWICE (#2 album on Billboard), “Roses” by Stela Cole, “Last One Standing” by Zoe Clark, “Hers Ain't Mine” by Austin Brown, “Warm Body” by Caleb Hearn, “Hate You The Least” by Kyle Hume, and “Extra Extra” by Chandler Leighton. Autumn's song “Friendly Fire” about military suicide won the 2021 ASCAP Jay Gorney Award, the December 2022 Bluebird Golden Pick Competition, and placed third in the 2022 American Songwriter lyric competition. Her song “I Don't Take Pictures Anymore” was performed by Brooke Alexx live on NBC for the debut season of American Song Contest,  her song “Icing” by Breland was played live on CBS for the 2024 NFL kickoff, and her song “If We Had A Daughter” placed twice in the 2021 International Songwriting Competition. Autumn also composed a 45-minute soundtrack for the nationally touring ice skating musical Fairtytales On Ice, and has also had songs placed in shows like the hit reality TV show “Love Island UK.”  She currently does the majority of her songwriting in Nashville, but she hops on flights to LA, NYC, London, Sweden, and South Korea for songwriting trips every year.Listen in as we discuss Autumn's  journey and her writing music that lead to it placing in shows such as “Love Island UK” & her songwriting journey. You'll be inspired by her dedication to her craft and getting music into people's lives.Follow Me:Instagram:@Officialkyliemontigney@TalkoffamepodFacebook:OfficialkyliemontigneyTalkoffameTwitter:@Kyliemontigney4About Me:Hi, I'm Kylie! I'm passionate about sports, spending time with family, traveling, and connecting with people who inspire me. I love listening to people's stories and sharing their journeys with the world!

Award-winning singer, songwriter, DJ, producer, and label owner who has had two Billboard #1 singles. She has received three GRAMMY nominations and has collected awards from the prestigious International Dance Music Awards, the International Songwriting Competition, and topped Billboard's “Most Played Dance Songs of the Decade” chart (2000-2010). Her tours have touched the shores of six continents with landmark shows at international events such as the Beijing Summer Olympics. Last month she released a track that features a collab with Jerome Isma-Ae and on Spotify alone she not only has approximately 487 thousand monthly listeners, but more than 48.6 million streams on her top five songs alone. Plus, her official YouTube channel has a combined almost 4.5 million video views.

Southern California-based singer, songwriter, and piano player who had a big year with releases in 2024, putting out an album last May, five singles, a Christmas song, and was featured on songs released by two other artists. She has worked with GRAMMY-award winning producers and artists, and one of the songs from her album last year was placed on an episode of Children Ruin Everything on the CW network. Additionally, she had a song selected as a finalist in the International Songwriting Competition, plus, she has gained recognition from legendary rockers such as Mick Fleetwood and Steven Tyler. In 2022, a live video of her performing went viral on TikTok, hitting 4.5M views and boosting her online presence.

Welcome to the latest episode of Harmonious World, in which I interview musicians about how their music helps make the world more harmonious.This episode offers something a little different - a snapshot of the world of songwriters and an insight into an international music competition. The International Songwriting Competition is an annual song contest that offers aspiring and established songwriters to have their songs heard in a professional international arena. Joe explains something of the aims and mechanics of the competition.I'm delighted that Harmonious World has become one of the ISC's industry partners.The track at the start and end of this conversation is the Harmonious World theme tune, performed by pianist and composer Joe English.Get in touch to let me know what you think!Thank you for listening to Harmonious World. Please rate, review and share: click on the link and subscribe to support the show.Don't forget the Quincy Jones quote that sums up why I do this: "Imagine what a harmonious world it would be if every single person, both young and old, shared a little of what he is good at doing."Support the showRead my reviews of albums, gigs and books as well as a little personal stuff on my blogFollow me on instagram.com/hilseabrookFollow me on facebook.com/HilarySeabrookFreelanceWriterFollow me on twitter.com/hilaryrwriter

Jared is an award-winning songwriter, artist, and producer with over 15 years of experience crafting unforgettable music. A recipient of the BMI John Lennon Songwriting Scholarship (for his song “In Panic,” produced by our very own host Anthony J. Resta) and a multi-year International Songwriting Competition finalist, Jared's talent has earned him global recognition. His work has been featured on platforms like Radio Disney, Disney.com, MTV.com, VH1.com, SiriusXM, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jared is an award-winning songwriter, artist, and producer with over 15 years of experience crafting unforgettable music. A recipient of the BMI John Lennon Songwriting Scholarship (for his song “In Panic,” produced by our very own host Anthony J. Resta) and a multi-year International Songwriting Competition finalist, Jared's talent has earned him global recognition. His work has been featured on platforms like Radio Disney, Disney.com, MTV.com, VH1.com, SiriusXM, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Grammy-winning Southern roots rock duo Larkin Poe (sisters Rebecca and Megan Lovell) join us to chat about their creative process and their exciting forthcoming album, Bloom. PART ONE:'Tis the season! Scott and Paul chat about the classic Halloween songs. Is it time for a modern day resurgence of spooky music?PART TWO:Our in-depth conversation with sisters Rebecca and Megan Lovell, known to the world as duo Larkin PoeABOUT LARKIN POE:Blues-based rock duo Larkin Poe is comprised of multi-instrumentalist sisters Rebecca and Megan Lovell. The Georgia natives began their career as an acoustic trio with their sister Jessica in 2004. That year they appeared on A Prairie Home Companion and won the Prairie Home National Teen Talent Competition. In 2008, the Lovell Sisters' song “Distance” won the John Lennon Songwriting Contest grand prize in the country genre. That same year, their song “Time to Grow” received honorable mention in the International Songwriting Competition. After an impressive indie career that included two albums, as well as appearances at Bonaroo and the Grand Ole Opry, the Lovell Sisters disbanded. Rebecca and Megan reemerged as a duo pursuing a new sound that was steeped in the electric blues rather than acoustic and bluegrass music. Between 2010 and 2013 they released five indie EPs, two collaborative albums, and a live DVD. They released their debut album as a duo in 2014 and gained attention with the standout track “Don't.” In 2016 they reissued their debut studio album under the title Reskinned, which included new tracks such as “Trouble in Mind.” With the 2017 album Peach, Megan and Rebecca took the production reigns and continued to build a following. The next year's Venom & Faith reached #1 on Billboard's Blues Album chart and earned the sisters their first Grammy nomination. Their sixth studio album, Blood Harmony, garnered another Grammy nomination, which resulted in their first Grammy win in 2024. Larkin Poe's latest album is called Bloom and is set for release in January of 2025.

Jim Morgan is a dynamic music industry professional with over two decades of experience spanning performance, event management, and competition oversight. He began as a drummer in Australia at age 16, later transitioning to the U.S. music scene in 2000. Jim played a pivotal role in the Boston Music Awards and NEMO Music Conference, and co-founded the International Songwriting Competition and Unsigned Only Music Competition. Currently, he oversees operations for both competitions, including the recruitment and management of high-profile celebrity judges. He is passionate about fostering new talent and promoting musical excellence. The International Songwriting Competition (ISC) is an annual contest whose mission is to provide the opportunity for both aspiring and established songwriters - covering all genres of music  - to have their songs heard in a professional, international arena. ISC is designed to nurture the musical talent of songwriters on all levels and promote excellence in the art of songwriting. Amateur and professional songwriters and musicians from anywhere in the world are invited to participate, and 74 winners share in awards that include cash and prizes. Categories include: AAA (Adult Album Alternative), AC (Adult Contemporary), Americana, Blues, Children's Music, Christian, Comedy/Novelty, Country, EDM (Electronic Dance Music), Folk/Singer-Songwriter, Hip-Hop/Rap, Instrumental, and Jazz - both instrumental and vocal. Importantly, entrants retain all ownership rights to all submitted songs. ISC will not have any ownership rights to any songs or lyrics submitted. Highlighted by a truly stellar panel of celebrity artist judges from all music genres, and also a wide array of music industry professionals including representatives of major recording labels and publishing companies, ISC offers a great opportunity for songwriters, musicians, and performers to further their music careers.  For complete details, including how to enter, the specific categories in all genres, who past winners have been, and the impressive list of world-renowned judges, go to https://www.songwritingcompetition.com/ While ISC covers the breadth and depth of all music genres, the role it plays in finding new talent is a story we couldn't resist amplifying, and one that's truly inspiring. 

In this episode: Listen to a conversation between your host Vivienne Aerts and Australian LA-based Gabbi Coenen, a multi-instrumentalist multi-genre singer-songwriter, who also found her way into the film industry as a music supervisor. She explains the ins and outs of that side of the music business and how she manages what seems to be many careers at the same time. About Gabbi Coenen: Gabbi Coenen is an Australian vocalist, composer, and multi-instrumentalist. She is known for her “expansive and electrifying” songwriting and her versatile vocal abilities, which have seen her professional career span a range of genres, from modern jazz to indie pop, early to contemporary classical music, and nearly everything in between. Based in New York City since 2011 and Los Angeles since 2020, she has released four EPs and an album as RVBY MY DEAR. Her debut album Waiting (Villainy Records, 2019) was produced by Andrew Lappin and garnered high praise from indie tastemakers such as The Line of Best Fit and The Deli Magazine, as well as landing on Trip-Hop Nation's Best of 2019 list. The single “Try” was also a semi-finalist in the Unpublished category of the 2019 International Songwriting Competition. Her follow-up self-titled EP (Spirit House Records, 2022) was featured on Bandcamp's New & Notable and received airplay on Triple J's Home & Hosed. Gabbi is currently a soprano with the new music collective C3LA and the All Saints Beverly Hills Choir.When not writing, recording, or performing, Gabbi is a freelance music supervisor for independent films and also teaches private voice and piano lessons to students of all ages and skill levels. She is certified in Somatic Voicework Levels 1-3 and holds a BFA in Jazz Voice from The New School for Jazz & Contemporary Music (Salutatorian) and a Bachelor of Music from the West Australian Academy of Performance Arts. Gabbi's music supervisor and consultant credits include The Otherkind (2023), Bonding (2023), and “Crone” from the feminist horror anthology film Give Me An A (2022). www.gabbicoenen.com Instagram / Facebook / Youtube About ViviTalks - Interviews with the Women Behind Typuhthâng. Introducing ViviTalks, a podcast hosted by Dutch New York-based musician Vivienne Aerts. Join us as we celebrate 100 talented female musicians from Vivienne's latest album "Typuhthâng," with a mission to empower female cacao farmers in the Virunga State Park of Congo and contribute to rainforest restoration. We delve into the musical journeys, creative processes, and unique perspectives of these talented women, seeking to bring greater balance to the music industry. It's a safe space for honest and authentic conversations with artists and trailblazers. Let's amplify the voices of remarkable women in music and stay tuned for inspiring stories and meaningful dialogues on ViviTalks. Stream the Album or Buy it on Bandcamp and get the chocolate! More about Vivienne here. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vivienne-aerts/message

Welcome to the episode 32 of "Women In The Music Industry", a podcast that shines a spotlight on the remarkable women who are breaking barriers and making their mark in an industry that has long been dominated by men. My guest today is none other than critically acclaimed Cinematic Dark Pop Singer/Songwriter/Recording Artist Tess Posner! Tess is one of the nicest people in the music industry, and is also known for taking the listener on a journey into the realms of the subconscious to shine a light on the hidden parts of ourselves left behind.  Her revelatory lyrics and enchanting sonic landscapes invite the listener on a journey inside to self-discovery and healing. She weaves together mesmerizing piano, ethereal synths and dynamic orchestral elements together with her lush vocal harmonies that lay over a bed of deep-sounding drums and bass. Her 2023 release “Alchemy” has climbed to over 500,000 streams on Spotify and surpassed 1 million views on TikTok, and Volcano was a finalist in both the USA Songwriting and Songwriters Universe competitions.  Her song Feral Child was a semi-finalist in the International Songwriting Competition. Tess says that Alchemy “represents that process of transmuting painful parts of our past and feelings into a kind of “gold” that fuels meaning and healing.”   Tess Posner's past projects have clocked over 3.5 million streams on Spotify to date, with one single "Ocean" hitting over 1 million streams. Her past releases have garnered significant press including the Clash Magazine, Earmilk, Yahoo! News, Tongue Tied Magazine, Popmuzik, Pop Dust, The Digital Fix, The California Herald, Tonspion, Surviving the Golden Age, Queen City Sounds, and The Girls at the Rock Show.  She's been featured and charting high on multiple radio stations across the US and Canada. She has played San Francisco venues and festivals including Serenity Festival, the Lost Church, the Knockout and performs weekly for her global community on the live-streaming platform Twitch. Tess has a background working in nonprofits that focus on gender and racial equity. In 2024, she also co-founded VENUS Music Showcases in 2024 to highlight women and gender expansive individuals in the music industry. If you are enjoying this video series, please rate/review/subscribe/tell everyone about it. Every little bit helps. Instagram: @tessposnermusic Web:  www.tessposnermusic.com  

My lovely friend--Broadway star, singer-songwriter, and actor--Laura Osnes shares a behind-the-scenes look at being IN the scenes of a movie. More than that, she's so generous with the sweet and the difficult aspects of the story that has brought her here. We all have those right?! Laura helps us engage the good and the hard with honest faith, and it's such a gift. Her new movie Just In Time is absolutely well done, a fun watch, emotional and thought-provoking. I can't wait to hear what your favorite moments are! And be sure to vote for her country song “Getaway” in the International Songwriting Competition! . . . . . Want to watch this episode on YouTube? Head on over to our YouTube Channel and be sure to like and subscribe!  . . . . The ⁠⁠Let's Read the Gospels Journal⁠⁠ is out now! Grab a copy for yourself and a friend. . . . . Subscribe to Let's Read the Gospels Podcast with Annie F. Downs HERE. . . . . . Join our Patreon community Single Purpose League as we tackle the question: What is my single purpose and what is my purpose while single? . . . . . Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests! #thatsoundsfunpodcast . . . . . Thank you to our sponsors! Better Help: Visit BetterHelp.com/THATSOUNDSFUN today to get 10% off your first month. StoryWorth: Save $10 on your first purchase when you go to StoryWorth.com/thatsoundsfun! . . . . . If you'd like to partner with Annie as a sponsor for the That Sounds Fun podcast, fill out our Advertise With Us form! . . . . . NYTimes bestselling Christian author, speaker, and host of the That Sounds Fun Podcast, Annie F. Downs shares with you some of her favorite things: new books, faith conversations, entertainers not to miss, and interviews with friends.

Fresh Conversations with Skyler Day: what if you could produce your own music? Skyler Day is a singer-songwriter/producer whose confessional approach to music has definitely made her an artist to watch. Her recent single "The Best Worst Thing", garnered her 2nd place in the International Songwriting Competition out of 21,000 entries and she also caught the attention of GRAMMY-winning Kacey Musgraves, who handpicked Skyler for a mentorship that led her to play at ACL Fest. Her latest single “Monsters” is out now! In addition to her music career, the Georgia-native is a well-established actress recurring on shows such as NBC's Parenthood, Law & Order: SVU, Pretty Little Liars, Raven's Home and FOX's The Resident. Skyler Day, a singer-songwriter and producer, discusses her journey in the music industry and her recent foray into producing her own music. She shares her experiences and challenges in learning to produce and the freedom it has given her in expressing her musical ideas. Skyler also talks about the inspiration behind her song 'Monsters' and the universal theme of falling in love with someone who turns out to be different than expected. She discusses her plans for future music projects and the potential for producing other artists. Skyler emphasizes the importance of breaking stereotypes and creating music that resonates with people's real-life experiences. Skyler Day discusses the importance of honesty in music and how it resonates with listeners. She draws inspiration from the music scene in Laurel Canyon and the artists who were unafraid to tackle real issues. Skyler emphasizes the value of leading with kindness and creating a good space for collaboration. She reflects on her role in representing real issues on the TV show Parenthood, particularly the impact of the abortion episode. Skyler cautions against the dangers of comparison and encourages individuals to embrace their unique selves. She shares her love for making pasta from scratch and reveals the romantic story of how she met her husband at a commercial audition. Topics discussed in this episode of A Fresh Story with Skyler Day include: Honesty is crucial in music as it allows artists to connect with listeners on a deeper level. Drawing inspiration from artists who fearlessly tackle real issues can lead to impactful and meaningful music. Leading with kindness and creating a positive environment fosters collaboration and creativity. Representation of real issues in TV shows and music can help break stigmas and promote understanding. Comparing oneself to others can hinder personal growth and creativity; embracing one's unique self is liberating. Finding joy in the simple pleasures of life, such as making pasta from scratch, can bring fulfillment and happiness. You can learn more about Skyler on her website, Instagram, and Spotify.

Hailing from Australia, the now London-based pop artist Sharl has just released her new album, Clichés. Merging her lovable sound with K-pop influence, the result is a bold and fresh palette, providing pure escapism for listeners and exploring the intense angles of love through ten unforgettable new tracks. Clichés touches on our experiences of love, ranging across all aspects: superficial to deep, fleeting to eternal, problematic to easy. https://open.spotify.com/album/7LFAKq... Hailing from Australia, the now London-based pop artist Sharl, is known for spinning stories from the ups and downs of love and life. As a classically trained musician, Sharl infuses her music with captivating melodies, infectious electro pop beats and heartfelt lyrics which reveal a deep core of resilience and authenticity. Sharl manifests the journey of an indie pop princess on the rise. Following the release of her debut album City Lights, Sharl continues on her fearless evolution on the lead up to her second album, Clichés. Merging her lovable sound with K-pop influence, the result is a bold and fresh palette, providing pure escapism for listeners and exploring the intense angles of love through ten unforgettable new tracks. Clichés touches on our experiences of love, ranging across all aspects: superficial to deep, fleeting to eternal, problematic to easy. Sharl explains, “It's an exploration of the meaning of love: that it can take many forms, which might be seen as clichés, but who are we to judge which aspect of love is better or more meaningful?” Using songwriting as an outlet for her emotions and a form of therapy, Sharl continues, “I wrote the songs reflecting on experiences of love, as ultimately I see love as the universal human truth and experience that endures through the difficulties that life and the world throws at us.” The album includes songs such as “No Other”, a track that feels like falling head over heels into a fairytale world. Through colourful melodies, a throbbing beat and bright brass section, “No Other” packs a punch, with Sharl's soft yet powerful vocals narrating being completely intoxicated by someone. A total juxtaposition to her previous track “Changed Too Much”, which shows a horror side to love, exploring toxicity, regret and hindsight. Drawing comparisons to Taylor Swift, Sharl's storytelling lyrics allows for listeners to envision themselves in the stories, immersing themselves in the music and feeling the emotion of the song. The accompanying music video for “No Other” is a nod to the depiction of Disney princesses as an archetype of fairytale love, released just in time for Disney's 100th anniversary this year. Title-track “Clichés” speaks about that butterfly feeling in your stomach in anticipation that things are finally going to happen with someone who there is undeniable chemistry with. “Clichés” showcases a dynamic and strong beat, creating an innovative sound with a defiant mood in the verse raps. Then there are tracks such as “Fallen” which describes the uncontrollable lust and falling deep for someone through an intense rock/blues inspired sound, as well as the moody and dreamy “Find Me” where we hear the songwriter battling with an internal conflict of seeking out someone who can't commit fully, but they can't let go of the situation even though they know it's not good for them. The talented singer-songwriter has seen success having reached the semi-finals of the International Songwriting Competition, performing on the main stage at the Virgin Australia AFL Footy Festival, and multiple film festival awards for her debut music video “I Fell In Love”. As an advocate for Asian representation in the music industry, Sharl hopes to inspire people to be who they want in life and not feel restricted by pressures around them.

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

Feye is a Dream-Pop artist and songwriter who's already garnered recognition with streams, playlist features, and radio plays worldwide in just six months as artist in the music industry. In March 2023, she also achieved acclaim by reaching the finals of the International Songwriting Competition in the Pop/Top 40 genre with her track, 'One Last Try.' What sets Feye apart is her ethereal voice, which effortlessly blends agility with vulnerability, creating a unique and recognizable sound in the realm of melancholic pop. Her music weaves together the tranquility of folk with pop elements, all underpinned by introspective and deeply personal storytelling. The result are authentic pop compositions that resonate with audiences through their grand sonic landscapes. Feye introduced her first EP with the initial track in February 2023, and it was completed with all five tracks by June 2023. Following this, Feye's debut album ‘Fast forward', featuring 10 tracks, will be released gradually starting from July 2023. This upcoming record promises to be a synthesis of emotive synth-driven melodies, exploring the intricate stages of love and relationships. Through her music, Feye endeavors to narrate compelling stories and share the vulnerabilities we all encounter in life. She has honed her craft by collaborating with seasoned songwriters like Shelly Poole, Paul Statham, Paddy Byrne, and Georgia Meek, further enriching her artistry and allowing her to connect with listeners on a profound level. #NewMusic #Feye #Interview

This week on Finding Your Bliss, we have a show devoted to Christmas in July! Life Coach and Bliss Expert Judy Librach is joined by

On the back of his latest single, Mick Flannery joins Anton to talk music. Mick is an Irish folk singer who, after winning the International Songwriting Competition in Nashville, toured the world and his latest single is called ‘Goodtime Charlie'.

#elvinbishop #terryhanck #blues #funk erry Hanck is an American electric blues saxophonist, singer, songwriter and record producer, who won a Blues Music Award in 2016 in the 'Instrumentalist - Horn' category. Previously Hanck earned both a Blues Music Award and a Living Blues Award for 'Best Horn' in 2012, and was nominated for the latter prize in the 'Best Song' category. In May 2015, he won the International Songwriting Competition for his soul ballad, "I Keep On Holding On." Born in Chicago, Hanck was influenced by the blues, soul and jazz of the 1950s and early 1960s. After moving to California in 1965, Hanck later toured with Elvin Bishop for over a decade, before leaving to tour and record with his own band for now almost 30 years. Living Blues writer Lee Hildebrand has written that "Hanck is one of the most formidable saxophonists in the blues and soul business. He has a virile tone and attack and an uncanny command of upper-register notes." www.terryhanck.net Mark Hummel Patreon Accidental Productions https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOOnWFbj8SGiV34ixhO0Cwg

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.

Please enjoy this behind the scenes exclusive interview with none other than singer, songwriter, Canadian recording artist Niki Kennedy as she sits down with Captain Eddie. Bio: Born and raised in Aotearoa New Zealand, Niki Kennedy is a vocalist, composer, and multi-instrumentalist based in Vancouver, British Columbia. Niki's recent releases The Last Night (Dancing With You), Get Back in the Groove, Fall Back Into You, and The Things I Wish I Said have landed her multiple appearances on television and radio, including live performances on CTV Morning and Humber Radio, commercial radio support in Australia, and press from outlets such as A Journal of Musical Things, Permanent Rain Press, VENTS Magazine, Vancouver Guardian, Ottawa Life, and more. A career performer, she has had the privilege of playing hundreds of stages, from large festivals to intimate rooms, as well as connecting virtually with listeners around the world. Niki was selected as one of 28 participants in the 2021 SOCAN Foundation's TD Incubator for Creative Entrepreneurship, a program “designed to identify, celebrate, and support the next generation of music creators that have demonstrated extraordinary potential.” She was named a semi-finalist in the 2021 International Songwriting Competition, the 2022 Unsigned Only Music Competition, longlisted for the 2022 Faith Nolan Music Award, and won a Finalist Award in the 2021 John Lennon Songwriting Contest. Niki blurs genre lines and shares honestly and vulnerably in the hope listeners will feel seen, heard, and a little less alone. A reminder that it is okay to not be okay as she tries to give the world a hug, one song at a time. Twitter:https://twitter.com/nikikennedyca Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/nikikennedyca/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/nikikennedyca Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/artist/56anbQyF2Qn6STCHu9wC2m

Kerry Politzer is a Portland-based jazz pianist, composer, and educator. She is on the music faculty of Portland State University and the University of Portland, and she also teaches through Jazz at Lincoln Center's Swing University. Kerry received a Bachelor of Music in Jazz Piano from the New England Conservatory of Music, where she studied improvisation and composition with the late jazz guru Charlie Banacos. She continues to be inspired by his teachings and is now working on a Master of Music in Jazz Composition from Rowan University.Prior to moving to Portland, Kerry lived in New York for many years, where she studied Brazilian music and performed original compositions at clubs including Smalls. She also toured with DIVA No Man's Band, playing with Diane Schuur, Slide Hampton, and Larry Coryell. In 1996, Kerry was one of six finalists in the American Pianists Association's 3rd Biennial Jazz Piano Competition. Her composition Rhodes Rage won Third Prize, Jazz Category in the 2005 International Songwriting Competition. Support the show

Eric Hagen released his first solo album in 2020, and in 2021, his single, "Dying Alone", was a International Songwriting Competition semi-finalist. Just recently signing with Spectra Music Group, Eric is planning the 2023 release of his next album in just a few months. He joins us on this edition of Americana Music Profiles to talk about his new solo career. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tünde zenész családban született és ő maga is a művészi pályára lépett. A magyar származású felvidéki születésű Tünde sok szlovákiai és nemzetközi versenyen első helyezést ért el, amelyen részt vett. Hogy profi zenésszé váljon, Ausztriába költözött, ahol a bécsi Zeneművészeti Egyetemen (MDW) és a Grazi Zene Egyetemen (KUG) fuvolát tanult, ahol 2018-ban diplomát szerzett. mesterfokozatú és legmagasabb kitüntetéssel végzett. Tünde ekkor már mélyen meggyökerezett a komolyzenei életben, élvezte a turnézó művész életét, és Európa legnevesebb komolyzenei művészeivel dolgozott együtt.Tünde éppen érettségi idején érezte, hogy egy csavart kell adnia zenei karrierjének, és újra felfedezte a rejtett szenvedélyt: a dalszerzést. Elkezdett ének leckéket venni. Ez teljesen megváltoztatta zenei és művészi kifejezés módját, és elkezdte keresni a lehetőségeket saját zenéjének pop formátumban történő előállítására. 2018 szeptemberében Tünde megismerkedett Sxmuellel (Samuel Montoya), aki a 2019-es és 2020-as projektjének fő producere lett. Ebből az együttműködésből született az Everlasting Love EP, a Feel No Pain ballada és egy trap dal, a Nobody Knows , amelyet második díjjal jutalmaztak a The International Songwriting Competition 2019 RnB / Hip Hop kategóriája. 2021 januárjában Tünde Georg Gablerrel, Dominik Wendl-lel és a GAB Music Factory csapatával kezdett dolgozni. Néhány év fuvola szünet után visszahozta a hangszert, és elkezdi beépíteni néhány dalba. 2021-ben Tünde kiadja a Power című, energikus retro számot , amit a Stop Talking követ. Mindkét dal egy negatív múltbeli kapcsolati élményre helyezi a hangsúlyt. 2022-ben Tünde áthelyezi a hangsúlyt, és óriási szüksége van arra, hogy szerelmes dalokat kezdjen írni, amelyeket jelenlegi lelkiállapota ihletett. Tünde júliusban kezd dolgozni Thomas Morával. Az együttműködés első kislemeze, a Purple Roses 2022 szeptemberében jelent meg, az egymást követő kislemez, a Favourite Man pedig november 25-én jelent meg. Jakab Tünde zenéjének középpontjában egy művész lelke áll, akinek dalai tartalmas témákat ábrázolnak, ugyanakkor az „örök szerelem” utazására hívnak. A szerelem és a zenei elégedettség áll dalszerzője mögött. #zenész #Bécs #ausztria #podcast https://www.facebook.com/tundeflutefairy https://instagram.com/tuende.jakab https://www.tundemusic.com/ https://youtube.com/@TundeJakab https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=guOG3cUkayQ&t=20s https://www.oe24.at/video/entertainment/musik/austriahits/neuer-song-feel-no-pain/407716457 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7PBK45_1opo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R8ttDTgISY4 Tünde édesapja is zenész: https://www.youtube.com/@Zoltan-James-Songs --------

Listen to the audio liner notes from several musicians on the Irish & Celtic music Podcast #585. Willowgreen, Poitin, Amelia Hogan, Kinnfolk, Boston Blackthorne, Téada, Barrenhart, Altan, Brad Tuck, Lúnasa, Sue Spencer, Marc Gunn, Enda Reilly, The Chivalrous Crickets GET CELTIC MUSIC NEWS IN YOUR INBOX The Celtic Music Magazine is a quick and easy way to plug yourself into more great Celtic culture. Subscribe and get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free. THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC 0:06 - WELCOME 1:16 - WILLOWGREEN - A PIRATE HIDEOUT Willowgreen performs traditional, contemporary and original music from Ireland, Newfoundland, Scotland, Canada, U.S.A. and the rest of the Celtic music world. Their signature vocal style combined with instrumentation including harp, hammered dulcimer, bodhrán, guitars, button accordion, whistles and mandolin appeals to audiences of all ages. Jim Ofsthun bio: Jim is an original member of Willowgreen, and a talented vocalist and instrumentalist with international performances on Irish bodhrán, guitar, button accordion, and whistles. He is also a member of McInnis' Kitchen, and of Eira. He has family connections to the music through Ireland and Newfoundland, and is considered one of the top producers in Irish music in the Midwest. 4:37 - Willowgreen “Crocker's Cove Reel” from Willowgreen 7:34 - POITIN Poitín are an award-winning traditional Celtic band from Pilsen in the Czech Republic. They explore all forms of Celtic music but are firmly grounded in the pub session tradition and like nothing better than sitting round a table in the corner of a cosy pub playing old favourites about tarry sailors, merry maids and drunken nights. Poitín have performed at festivals across Europe in Italy, France, Poland, Denmark, Germany and the Czech Republic. As the album says, it's 'one for the road', to go with you and keep you company in your car or on your bike, and this Celtic world music will take you from Ireland to Argentina, from England to Egypt, from Brittany to the Czech Republic and beyond. 15:44 - Poitin “Claudy Banks” from One For the Road 17:58 - AMELIA HOGAN - TAKING FLIGHT Amelia Hogan is an impeccably authentic singer of Celtic music and her heart comes through in honeyed tones on Irish, Scottish, British, and American styled vocals. She sings in the Irish music tradition of Sean-Nós, or “old style” as well as accompanied. Amelia also plays bodhran and a small 22 string Welsh lap harp, and tours internationally to global acclaim. Amelia Hogan sings both traditional and contemporary folk music with lilting graces and subtlety. She'll weave a mysterious old magic that takes the listener out of time and place. She transports audiences with haunting melodies, holding them close, and stirs ancient spirits with an evocative storytelling presence. 24:07 -  Amelia Hogan “Taking Flight” from Taking Flight 26:19 - FEEDBACK 28:24 - KINNFOLK Josh and Julie Kinn weave bouzouki, bodhran, and smooth vocal harmonies in their Celtic folk music from the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Kinnfolk have played at festivals and listening rooms throughout Virginia and beyond. In 2021, Kinnfolk was one of 10 bands--representing 10 countries from across the globe--selected to be part of the inaugural Robinson Emerging Artist Showcase hosted by the Goderich Celtic Roots Festival. As their notoriety has expanded worldwide, their music has been featured on podcasts and radio programs across the globe. 39:51 - Kinnfolk “The Hat Song” from The Knotted Circle 45:15 - BOSTON BLACKTHORNE - FISHING Boston Blackthorne has been performing with the same core members for over 25 years. Their sound is a unique blend of traditional Celtic and Americana in a driving format - more rock than the Clancy Brothers, more folk than the Dropkick Murphys - while sharing some of the traditional repertoires of both. They are proud of their deep songwriting bench - the original songs of Boston Blackthorne have won several national and international songwriting competitions including first place in the International Narrative Songwriting competition and honorable mention in the International Songwriting Competition. The band's sound is centered around powerful vocal harmonies and lead vocals shared by several of the members.  Between the 5 core members instrumentation includes fiddle, 4&5 string banjo, harmonica, 6&12 string guitars, mandolin, bouzouki, bass and drums 50:26 - Boston Blackthorne “Fishing over the Lusi” from Single 54:40 - ALTAN - FAVORITE SONG OF MAIRÉAD NÍ MHAONAIGH You can hear more stories by the Mairead Ni Mhaonaigh on show #580. Altan are an Irish folk music band formed in County Donegal in 1987 by lead vocalist Mairéad Ní Mhaonaigh and her husband Frankie Kennedy. The group were primarily influenced by traditional Irish language songs from Donegal and have sold over a million records. The group were the first traditional Irish group to be signed to a major label when they signed with Virgin Records in 1994. The group has collaborated with Dolly Parton, Enya, The Chieftains, Bonnie Raitt, Alison Krauss, and many others. 57:29 - Altan “An Mhaighdean Mhara” from Island Angel 1:00:17 - ARE YOU FOLLOWING THE IRISH & CELTIC MUSIC: BEST OF 2022 PLAYLIST? ATLANTA IRISH DANCE BY BURKE AND CONNOLLY Earlier this year, I wanted to learn more about Irish dance. I contacted one of the co-founders of Atlanta Irish Dance by Burke and Connolly. Emma Burke is a certified Irish dance teacher and internationally certified Irish dance adjudicator, which allows her to judge Irish dance competitions world wide. During her Irish dancing career, she competed all over the world, winning titles throughout. Atlanta Irish Dance is the Premiere Irish Dance Academy in Georgia and one of the top Irish Dance Companies in the United States. They have an exciting performance based program run through their 501c3, in which they produce lively crowd-pleasing performances for crowds across Atlanta.  Their dancers and teams are ranked 1st in the Region, 2nd in North America, and among the top 10 in the World. We talked a little about their Feis they do each year and Irish dance costumes. I'll break that up with some dance tunes. Feis vs Feisana from Atlanta Irish Dance 1:04:11 - Téada “Jigs - The Women of Monaghan / Nancy Hynes' / Tap the Barrel” from Coiscéim Coiligh / As the Days Brighten 1:08:13 - COSTUMING WITH IRISH DANCE 1:14:31 - Barrenhart “Haste To The Wedding/Drowsy Maggie/Harvest Home” from Celtic Grass 1:16:10 - THANK YOU PATRONS OF THE PODCAST 1:17:10 - BRAD TUCK - THE RED VIOLIN Born in Hant's Harbour, Newfoundland, Brad developed a love for music early in his life. Residing in St. John's, Brad is the drummer for a staple of the traditional Newfoundland music scene, Shanneyganock, and began a solo career in 2018 with the release of his first album "On These Waters". Brad was nominated for Traditional Artist of the Year at the 2018 & 2022 MusicNL Awards, and has released three full length albums, one EP and two Christmas singles. 1:20:14 - Brad Tuck “The Red Violin” from Stages Colin Farrell of Lunasa told a story back in show #579. 1:25:15 - LUNASA - THREE REELS Lúnasa is a traditional Irish music group, named after Lughnasadh, an ancient harvest festival. They tour and perform internationally, and have recorded a number of albums of both traditional and contemporary Irish instrumental music. 1:27:06 - Lúnasa “Morning Nightcap = McLeod's Farewell/Morning Nightcap/The Malbay Shuffle” from The Story So Far 1:31:17 - SUE SPENCER - MUSIC UNDER THE STARS Sue grew up singing Newfoundland and Irish folk songs with her family, and comes by her Irish roots through Newfoundland.  Her driving guitar style and signature smile will lift your spirits.  Sue has been nominated multiple times for the Newfoundland and Labrador Arts Council Hall of Honour Award.  She also performs internationally as part of Willowgreen and McInnis' Kitchen. 1:34:43 - Sue Spencer “Tickle Cove Pond” from North Shore 1:38:59 - CELTIC INVASION VACATIONS 1:39:32 - MARC GUNN John Sharkey White II requested my version of “Peggy Gordon” in the last episode of the podcast. Obviously, I am the host of this podcast. But I'm gonna read my current bio on my website like I've done with others. Marc Gunn is a Rhythm & Folk songwriter who fuses Irish and Scottish folk songs with pop culture. One brewery called it Sci F'Irish music. His musical weapon of choice is the autoharp. He breathes acoustic Rock and Roll into this folk instrument and adds a bellowing taste of rhythm & blues. Gunn found musical inspiration performing Irish drinking songs. He learned the art of performing at Renaissance faires and from his childhood idol, Elvis Presley, who said, “You've got to put on a show to draw a crowd.” His concerts are fun filled with sing along songs that get the audience's feet tapping. And now for my song… I first heard the song “Peggy Gordon” from a cassette of Irish Drinking Songs I found at Half-Price Books in Austin, Texas. I learned most of my early Irish song repertoire from that album, songs like “Whiskey in the Jar”, “Big Strong Man, “Wild Rover”, “Bog Down in the Valley” and lots more. Their version of “Peggy Gordon” was short, but memorable. I played it on and off for many years. I remember singing it at a pub in Switzerland when I met Heidi and Stef of the Celtic band Bow Triplets. In July 2009, I met my future wife, Gwen, while touring in Virginia. We had this whirlwind romance and began talking on the phone every day and went to see each other as much as possible even while I was out on tour. I was completely mesmerized by her. A few weeks later, I was back in Austin. I was scheduled to record my next studio album with Rich Brotherton. He's an incredible engineer and had done some brilliant work for Ed Miller and lots of top-notch artists in Texas. I was having trouble singing the song. I was pitchy and my voice lacked any real emotion. The lyrics have this great feeling of love and longing. Which is exactly the feeling I was having with Gwen so far away. And so… I closed my eyes, focused on Gwen, and sang. To this day, I still tell people it is one of my best recordings. Because I feel like I nailed it. And then to top it off, Rich Brotherton added some absolutely beautiful guitar work, as he did throughout that album. It is definitely one of my warmest and lushest and best-produced albums. 1:42:07 - Marc Gunn “Peggy Gordon” from The Bridge 1:46:26 - ENDA REILLY Enda Reilly is a folk singer, songwriter and guitarist from Dublin, Ireland. Firmly rooted in the Irish tradition with songs that strive for a better future, Enda Reilly's work invites you to see the world from his varied and unique perspective through each new song and project. From busking on Grafton Street to the National Concert Hall, Enda has performed on countless stages in his hometown of Dublin and beyond. 1:50:46 - Enda Reilly “Christmas True” from Christmas Is With Us 1:54:07 - CLOSING 1:54:22 - THE CHIVALROUS CRICKETS – LORD OF MISRULE The Crickets explore the roots, branches and crossroads of Celtic and English folk and American Old Time music. With equal attention to exhilarating performances and academic rigor, they bring to the stage boldly reimagined arrangements of standards and originals with traditional influence. With a particular focus on song repertoire, they're known for their rich vocal harmonies and fascinating textural blends incorporating over 15 instruments, both modern and ancient. They're a family band comprising two sisters, two couples and childhood friends. Four of their members are full-time classical musicians as well. 2:02:23 - The Chivalrous Crickets “The Lord of Misrule” from A Chivalrous Christmas The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast was produced by Marc Gunn, The Celtfather. The show was edited by Mitchell Petersen with Graphics by Miranda Nelson Designs. The show is supported by our Patrons of the Podcast on Patreon. Subscribe to get bonus podcasts and vote in the Celtic Top 20. Visit our website to subscribe to the podcast. You'll find links to all of the artists played in this episode. You'll get access to our Best of this Year Playlist. You can subscribe to our Celtic Music Magazine and get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free plus, you'll get 7 weekly news items about what's happening with Celtic music and culture online. And best of all, you will connect with your Celtic heritage. Finally, please tell one friend about this podcast. Word of mouth is the absolute best way to support any creative endeavor. Promote Celtic culture through music at http://celticmusicpodcast.com/. WELCOME CELTOPHILE TO IRISH & CELTIC MUSIC PODCAST * Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. I am Marc Gunn. I'm a Celtic musician and podcaster. We are here to cherish our diverse Celtic community and help the incredible artists who so generously share their music with you. If you hear music you love, please email artists to let them know you heard them on the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast. You can find a link to all of the artists in the shownotes, along with show times and chapters for each song when you visit our website at celticmusicpodcast.com. So you can skip around. And if you are a Song Henger on Patreon will get a music-only episode. Once again, we are doing a different sort of show. This is not the usual format. I collect stories from artists about the songs they write or play. It's sort of like the Liner Notes behind some of their songs. Much like what I do on my Pub Songs & Stories podcast. I'm excited to share this nice bunch of stories as we finish up 2022. If you're in a Celtic band and would like to talk about a song or tune that you play, drop me a line. I'll get you instructions and I'll get you on the show next year. ARE YOU FOLLOWING THE IRISH & CELTIC MUSIC: BEST OF 2022 PLAYLIST? Every week this year, Miranda and I compiled the latest Celtic Top 20 votes. We updated a playlist on Spotify, Amazon Music, and YouTube. These are all of the top voted tracks of the year. And so it's a pretty fantastic playlist that will stick around. We have a new playlist coming in 2023. Again, all due to your voting. You can help these artists out by following the playlists and adding tracks you love to your playlists. Subscribe to our newsletter to find out who was added this week. Listen on Spotify, Amazon Music, and YouTube. THANK YOU PATRONS OF THE PODCAST! Because of Your kind and generous support, this show comes out at least four times a month. Your generosity funds the creation, promotion and production of the show. It allows us to attract new listeners and to help our community grow. As a patron, you hear episodes before regular listeners, vote in the Celtic Top 20, and a private feed to listen to the show.  All that for as little as $1 per episode. You can also get music-only episodes as a Song Henger. A special thanks to our Celtic Legends: Marti Meyers, Brenda, Meghan Walker, Dan mcDade, Carol Baril, Miranda Nelson, Nancie Barnett, Kevin Long, Annie Lorkowski, Shawn Cali HERE IS YOUR THREE STEP PLAN TO SUPPORT THE PODCAST Go to our Patreon page. Decide how much you want to pledge every week, $1, $5, $10. Make sure to cap how much you want to spend per month. Keep listening to the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast to celebrate Celtic culture through music. You can become a generous Patron of the Podcast on Patreon at SongHenge.com. TRAVEL WITH CELTIC INVASION VACATIONS Every year, I take a small group of Celtic music fans on the relaxing adventure of a lifetime. We don't see everything. Instead, we stay in one area. We get to know the region through its culture, history, and legends. You can join us with an auditory and visual adventure through podcasts and videos. In 2023, we're going on a Celtic Invasion of County Mayo in Ireland. We're gonna explore the area and get to know Grace O'Malley, the Pirate Queen. Learn more about the invasion at http://celticinvasion.com/ #celticmusic #irishmusic #celticmusicpodcast I WANT YOUR FEEDBACK What are you doing today while listening to the podcast? You can send a written comment along with a picture of what you're doing while listening. Email a voicemail message to celticpodcast@gmail.com When you make a per-episode pledge on Patreon, I plan to charge 4 episodes per month. But sometimes I forget. Other times, I charge for the show on the wrong date like I did this past month. As a result, the podcast income was short this month. Thankfully, our Patrons of the Podcast are just incredible. They donated money and bought CD and digital downloads in my store to help cover the loss. Thank you SO much for your generosity, as always. Asa Swain wrote: "Dear Marc, Thank you for playing “Banjos we have heard on high” in the Nov 28 episode (of the Celtic Christmas Podcast). It made me smile in delight. I hope you and your family have a wonderful Christmas season. Thanks for sharing beautiful Celtic music with us year round. I've been listening to your show for about 15 years, I got a chance to chat with you at the online Boskone you attended in 2020. (On zoom) You talked about how wonderful traveling was. I haven't travelled overseas since 2019 (because of COVID), but in December my wife and I are going to spend a week exploring Iceland. We're very excited. (we'll only have 4.5 hours of sunlight each day, but we hope to see the northern lights) . All the best."

Join your host Greg Howard Jr as he gets to the heart of what makes a musician tick with the incomparable CRISTOVAM!!!Cristóvam is a singer/songwriter from Portugal. Born amongst the deep blue of the Atlantic and the lush green of the beautiful Azores islands, Cristóvam's music shines with a warmth that you won't find anywhere else. Growing up, Cristóvam was surrounded by music everywhere he'd turn - his grandfather was a true radio pioneer who started the second oldest radio of the Atlantic and left behind a massive record collection, which Cristóvam would regularly lose himself in.His love for organic singer/songwriters such as Ethan Johns, Bob Dylan, Ray Lamontagne and indie folk artists including Angus & Julia Stone and Bon Iver is what inspires his music today. Blending these two worlds together, Cristóvam hopes to create something that is both authentic and raw, but with a modern twist.Brimming with euphony, he is soaring back into the scene with his new album Songs on a Wire, a twelve-track offering showcasing the very best of Cristóvam's creativity. In a realm of reflection, his new record highlights key moments from the last two years of his life. He confides, “These were times where I dealt with a lot of different things, from the loneliness of the pandemic which was a bit intensified by the fact that I live in a small and remote island, to other happy things like getting married, getting signed or having my music going viral and reaching so many people and, on to of all that, this sort of big feeling that I was actually starting my life.”Focus track “Ferris Wheel” is a tune that will put a spring in anyone's step, Cristóvam consolidates his status as an exceptional talent. He shares, "When you write songs, if you're lucky, once in a while you write something that you are confident you'll want to play forever. I think Ferris Wheel is one of those songs for me. I had a first sketch of the song and I showed it to Tim Hart, who ended up co-writing the rest of the lyrics with me." His echoic vocal energy flourishes alongside charismatic choruses and flowing melodies to create a tune that escalates with hope. Cristóvam continues, "I feel like the subject of these lyrics is a fragile one. This is a song that speaks about loving someone with bipolar disorder, about the almost transparent and thin line that determines how far you can go in trying to help someone without ending up with a burden that wasn't your own. We've all seen emotionally balanced people fall into the abyss of depression, because they tried too hard to save someone who in the end, didn't want to be saved. This is a song about sometimes having to choose your own mental health and letting go of battles that aren't your own."Cristóvam continues to build momentum across his repertoire and has seen great success, having won first prize in the “Unsigned Only” category for the International Songwriting Competition 2018. The judging panel featured the likes of Tom Waits, Keane, Bastille and Lorde, among many others. Cristóvam has also won two International Portuguese Music Awards (Pop Performance and Song of the Year). With these impressive accolades under his belt and streaming numbers hitting the millions, there's no doubt Cristóvam is going to continue to triumph in the coming year!Cristóvam's WebsiteInstagramFacebookTwitter

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Lid Dixon on Ken's Think Tank Season 6, Episode 16https://kensthinktank.com Lid Dixon sings his version of “Bad Liver and a Broken Heart” – a song written by Scott Nolan and the second-place winner at the International Songwriting Competition in 2008, in the Americana category.Thanks sooo much for listening to the podcast version of Ken's Think Tank! In order to make this broadcast possible, we rely on the generosity of sponsors just like this one: Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Golden Door. Visit KenCollinsMarketing.com today for more great content from Ken's Think Tank and Male Encounters of the Life Kind.We are a digital marketing company that helps small business owners get more customers. We handle everything from Logo Design and Website Design, hosting, & support to Local Search Engine Optimization and more!Support the show

Born to a drummer and pianist in Vicksburg, MS, he woke up every morning to his mother playing on her baby grand. He began playing drums at age 11 on his father's drum set - cutting his teeth on Zeppelin & Skynyrd records he borrowed from his uncle and playing with the church band. After high school he ended up in Alaska for work, picking up the guitar, and crafting his songwriting skills. He showed back up in Mississippi a year later with long hair and a song to sing. in 2015, Zechariah Lloyd won the Vicksburg Blues Challenge and went on to represent the Vicksburg Blues Society in Memphis for the 2015 International Blues Challenge, where he made it as a finalist in the solo/duo division. Down to the River, his first single recorded with Plaid Dog Recordings (Boston, MA) was self-released in 2019 and was used to help crowdfund the full EP, titled “Heart in a Notebook.” in 2020, Down to the River won 1st place Blues for both the Unsigned Only Competition AND the International Songwriting Competition. It placed 2nd in Blues for the 2021 International Songwriting Competition. After delays attributed to the global pandemic, Zechariah & Plaid Dog Recordings were able to finish the EP in February of 2022. The EP, “Heart in a Notebook”, will release to all public platforms July 14th, 2022. The single, “Heart in a Notebook” releases July 1st. While promoting the release of his current EP, Zechariah Lloyd has been and continues to work on his full-length album with producer, Billy Smiley, at The Sound Kitchen studios in Franklin, TN. We expect to hear a single from this project sometime in the Fall of 2022.

Young singer/songwriter Bree Rusev first started performing just months after picking up the guitar at age 14. Since then she has received an honourable mention in the 2020 international songwriting competion for her song ‘Drift' and even more recently, she won the 2021 International Songwriting Competition with her track ‘Goodbye'. So it is with our congratulations we welcome to The Good Stuff the fabulous Bree Rusev

Entertaining, loveable, lyricist and artist, Ella Hartt has been writing music since the age of 6. “My first song was a rap about our family dog. I hope no one ever asks me to play it live,” she laughs. Influenced by her family roots and radio hits, Ella switched genres to combine the catchy lyrics of pop tracks with country storytelling. Her first release, “Where is that guy?” gained international interest on internet radio across Canada, New Zealand and Europe while her second single,“Heartstrings” placed as a semi-finalist in the 2019 International Songwriting Competition. Ella has defined her personal writing style with unique titles, honest lyrics and quirky references, which made her one of NSAI's “One to Watch” for 5 consecutive months. Her reach has been global, having penned songs with other writers across Canada, Australia, South Korea and The United States, including some of country music's greatest, Liz Rose (Taylor Swift) and Larry McCoy (Thomas Rhett). After a pandemic long break, Ella is back with her new single, The Story You Tell Yourself. Recorded remotely in her pajamas, Ella shares an uplifting message reminding others to believe the best about themselves! As she puts it, “You're one of a kind like no one else. You're The Story You Tell Yourself!”

Skyler Day is a singer, songwriter and producer with a knack for crafting songs that have the ability to warm your heart and break it at the same time. The LA-based artist recently won second place in the International Songwriting Competition for “The Best Worst Thing”, the closing track on her EP “Songs from the Greenhouse”, which was written, recorded, and produced by Day from a tiny shed-turned-studio in her backyard. Praised by American Songwriter for her “enchanting rasp” and “candid lyricism”, the EP further bolsters Day's reputation for being a raw and honest storyteller. Hollywood Life raves “Songs from the Greenhouse delivers five tracks of Skyler's signature striking songwriting. Case in point: the lead single, “The Best Worst Thing,” whose opening lines (“I hate that you've seen me naked / I hate all those smiles I was faking”) are an explosion of emotion, one that carries throughout the entire EP.”  Day 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, where Day had her festival debut in 2021. On top of that, the Georgia-native has also sold out venues like the Troubadour and Hotel Cafe in Los Angeles.  In addition to her music career, Day is a well-established actress recurring on shows such as NBC's Parenthood, Law & Order: SVU, the hit series Pretty Little Liars, and FOX's The Resident. Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@skylerdaymusic Website: https://www.skylerday.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)

As the daughter of a minister and kin to a lot of church folk Nikki grew up listening to traditional gospel/christian music and spent much of her grade school days involved in school band playing clarinet and oboe. But, despite her early exposure to music, it wasn't until the tender age of 28 when she finally began to start making music of her own.Nikki was born and raised in North Carolina but Chicago is where she found her first home as a performer and songwriter. Starting out in the open mic scene it didn't take long for her to garner local support and make her way to some great stages around the midwest: opening for acts such as Jaime Wyatt, Caroline Spence, Boo Ray, and Sean Watkins.She is a former winner of the awarded Uncommon Ground Songwriting competition; she has been voted as a ‘Judge's Pick' in the Nashville Rising Song contest, and recently had her single Love.Save.Me make it to the semi-final round of the International Songwriting Competition.Nikki finds a way to combine captivating melodies and insightful lyrics with a voice full of raw passion.  Her music is unapologetic in it efforts to grapple with real life; and yet elegantly embodies the essence of her “Carolina Soul”.Connect with her and her music at https://missnikkimorgan.com/Support the show

We celebrate this 50th episode with someone who knows how to celebrate - someone whose job it is to bring joy and fun into the world - Michal Bush, a.k.a Music with Michal, the recently crowned New Zealand Children's Artist of the Year!  Michal a mother of three who has seen her love for music and her kids become a career.  Her song Brave won the best song at the 2021 New Zealand Children's Music awards, and followed up with a second place in the children's section of the International Songwriting Competition. She has albums, books, and a loyal fanbase. Michal is someone who is super down to earth, and brings beauty and joy and goodness into the world on a daily basis for children and those who care for them.  We talk about the music, the lyrics, the reality of life behind the scenes, and what living with this focus has done for her own wellbeing.  In something a bit different this episode you will also hear snippets of Michal's songs throughout the episode.   Find Music with Michal on Spotify, YouTube, Instagram, or Facebook. Or head to her website, musicwithmichal.com. Become part of the Music with Michal Club at ko-fi.com/musicwithmichal ___ Connect with me at downtoearthconversations.com or at: Facebook: facebook.com/downtoearth.conversations  Instagram: @downtoearth.conversations Email: downtoearth.conversations@gmail.com   Intro music by Strahan: Spotify: Strahan Facebook: facebook.com/StrahanMusic  or  facebook.com/commonerscommunion Instagram: @strahanmusic  or  @commoners_communion

As the daughter of a minister and kin to a lot of church folk Nikki grew up listening to traditional gospel/christian music and spent much of her grade school days involved in school band playing clarinet and oboe. But, despite her early exposure to music, it wasn't until the tender age of 28 when she finally began to start making music of her own.Nikki was born and raised in North Carolina but Chicago is where she found her first home as a performer and songwriter. Starting out in the open mic scene it didn't take long for her to garner local support and make her way to some great stages around the midwest: opening for acts such as Jaime Wyatt, Caroline Spence, Boo Ray, and Sean Watkins.She is a former winner of the awarded Uncommon Ground Songwriting competition; she has been voted as a ‘Judge's Pick' in the Nashville Rising Song contest, and recently had her single Love.Save.Me make it to the semi-final round of the International Songwriting Competition.Nikki finds a way to combine captivating melodies and insightful lyrics with a voice full of raw passion.  Her music is unapologetic in it efforts to grapple with real life; and yet elegantly embodies the essence of her “Carolina Soul”.Connect with her and her music at https://missnikkimorgan.com/

En Música de Contrabando revista diaria de música en Onda Regional de Murcia (vamos de 23,05 a 01,00h) THE SAND galardonado como ganador de la promoción especial Inspire your Songs y la mención de honor obtenida en uno de los concursos de composición más prestigiosos del mundo el International Songwriting Competition de EEUU, donde han participado más de 21.000 canciones . El proyecto de catálogo de Warner Music Spain Archivos rescatados, que busca recuperar discos descatalogados en formato físico para ponerlos a disposición del público por primera vez en edición digital, anuncia nuevos lanzamientos entre los que figura La Fábrica de la Luz. El disco titulado "La fábrica de la luz" fue masterizado en los míticos estudios londinenses de Abbey Road por Chris Blair ingeniero de los Beatles, Y de La Fábrica a Paco Neuman Neuman, proyecto actual de Paco Román. Más nombres para el 25º aniversario de Sonorama Ribera (Niña Polaca). El festival Visor Fest completa el cartel de su nueva edición en Murcia (James, The Waterboys). Kendrick Lamar Lanza nuevo álbum, , Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers. Jack Johnson lanzael tema que da título a su próximo álbum, Meet The Moonlight que sale a la venta el 24 de junio, acompañado del vídeo dirigido por el aclamado cineasta Morgan Maassen. Guille Solano estrena “Cosas Son Cosas”, un LP don el cantautor murciano añade madurez, voltaje y contundencia a la propuesta gracias a su banda Las Guillotinas y otras colaboraciones que lo nutren. Noise Box nos recuerdan que les queda mucho ruido que ofrecer y que éste puede cobrar una forma tan impredecible como los tiempos en los que vivimos. Producido por Serge Pizzorno y Fraser T Smith, mezclado por Spike Stent y escrito por Serge, 'Scriptvre' es uno de los muchos temas destacados del esperado nuevo álbum The Alchemist's Euphoria, de Kasabian. Compuesto principalmente por imágenes grabadas durante su paso por Coachella y en la gira por Estados Unidos, Cariño logran captar a la perfección la euforia que ha traído consigo el resurgir post-pandémico. Sports Team continúan presentando las credenciales de Gulp!, su nuevo álbum de estudio, que será publicado el próximo 22 de julio. Morti Jaleo entró por la puerta grande con su videoclip y single "Autodefensa Feminista" (disponible en su canal de Youtube) el pasado 25N con motivo del día internacional por la eliminación de la violencia contra las mujeres. Ahora lanza su primer disco “Algarabía”. “Love Transmission”, un nuevo ejercicio de Cristina Quesada Cristina Quesada donde los bajos vuelven a llevar la voz cantante, con potencia percutora que nos transporta a un encuentro entre la dulzura de Rose y la alucinación galáctica de Giorgio Moroder o CYBER PEOPLE. Camellos, un proyecto que lleva años asentando verdades inesperadas, que se debaten entre la broma, el Síndrome de Tourette y la aseveración, pero siempre teniendo razón, publican Manual de estilo. Party Dozen te volarán la cabeza con "macca the mutt", enardecido nuevo adelanto en el que colabora Nick Cave en la estela de Liars o Viagra boys de The real work. Cool Maritime - proyecto de Sean Hellfritsch- publica el viernes que viene Big earth energy, su nuevo disco, y bordea un cristalino new age en "secret of the megafauna", adelanto inspirado en las bandas sonoras de los videojuegos. Niños Mutantes presentan 'Mensajes', una canción sobre cómo nos comunicamos y nos relacionamos con el mundo en el que vivimos. Angelpop vuelve con un nuevo lanzamiento titulado "No no", customizando el pop-electrónico y el indie-pop a su manera. Después de dos años desde la publicación de su primer álbum debut, asistimos en primera fila a un paso más del crecimiento de Amaia con “Cuando no sé quien soy”. Horsegirl estrenan "dirtbag transformation (still dirty)", nuevo adelanto -no muy lejos del espíritu de melódico indie rock Built to Spill- de Versions of modern performance. Built to spill bordan -para no variar- la melancolía indie rock en "understood", nuevo adelanto de When the wind forgets your name. Lucía Hernández Soler nos introduce en la asamblea anual de la APM (Asociación de Promotores Musicales) los que parten el bacalao (Arde Bogotá, Viva Suecia).

About the guestJae Jin is an independent global recording artist, singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, actor (SAG-AFTRA), & storyteller. He has self-released 3 albums of original music for which he has received GRAMMY consideration, numerous accolades, and songwriting awards (including winning the prestigious John Lennon Songwriting Award and 1st place in the International Songwriting Competition). He has performed nearly 600 concerts in 132 cities globally. Jae is also the recipient of a prestigious Creator Award through WeWork for his original music & powerful life story and gave his first TEDx talk in 2020. The Truth In This ArtThe Truth In This Art is a podcast interview series supporting vibrancy and development of Baltimore & beyond's arts and culture.Mentioned in this episodeJae Jin's websiteTo find more amazing stories from the artist and entrepreneurial scenes in & around Baltimore, check out my episode directory.Stay in TouchNewsletter sign-upSupport my podcastShareable link to episode★ Support this podcast ★

En Música de Contrabando, revista diaria de música en Onda Regional de Murcia (hoy vamos de 23,05 a 01,00h). Combat rock, de The Clash, regresará el 20 de mayo en una edición conmemorativa de su 40 aniversario. Junto a las doce canciones de la edición original, se incluye un segundo disco titulado The People's Hall, que recopila rarezas y material inédito.Duran Duran continúa con las celebraciones de su 40 aniversario con el anuncio de una experiencia única y especial de tres noches en Ibiza, ‘Duran Duran: Touch The Sunrise', que tendrá lugar del 29 de abril al 2 de mayo durante el Ibiza Music Summit.7 años después de su último directo, Portishead han anunciado que volverán a los escenarios por un fin benéfico. Un set corto es el que la banda británica ofrecerá el 2 de mayo de 2022 en la O2 Academy de Bristol en el marco del concierto War Child organizado para recaudar fondos para Ucrania.Low Festival 2022 anuncia siete nuevas confirmaciones y confirma la presencia de Vibra Mahou en el recinto (Editors).La que fuera vocalista de Cocteau Twins, Elizabeth Fraser está de vuelta con su primer material en 13 años.Ahora anuncia uno nuevo llamado Sun's Signature junto a Damon Reece, batería de Massive Attack. The Weekend ha estrenado hoy el vídeo de "Out Of Time", el último sencillo de su aclamado álbum DAWN FM. La Casa Azul presenta "No hay futuro", un nuevo hit marca de la casa llamado a levantar los espíritus en pistas de baile y grandes festivales. Miguel Ríos participa en el álbum benéfico "El Ombligo del mundo" con Errante (Canción Mutante) de Niños Mutantes. 'Madrid nos pertenece', cuarto y último single adelanto de 'Bremen no existe', el nuevo disco de Biznaga que se publicará el próximo 22 de abril. En palabras de la banda: “se trata de una arenga poplítica (sí, POPlítica) para expropiarle la calle al mercado del aburrimiento. Manolo Solo y Albert Pla sacan el animal interior que Capitán Bazofia lleva dentro en "cuando me dejas atado", adelanto animalista de follk atlántico y castizo de Viaje de fin de novios, segundo disco de sublime surrealismo. The Vaccines publican este viernes Planet of the youth, su nuevo ep. Desde Vigo, dani se ha convertido en la nueva revelación del pop. Una compositora e intérprete que transita por las sendas más aterciopeladas e intimistas del pop contemporáneo. Con su propuesta fusiona el pasado de cantantes como Jeanette o Jane Birkin, con una producción moderna y excelente de Aaron Rux. ‘Dale' es una canción fruto de dos artistas en su mejor momento profesional y creativo, Pole. y Hens firman un tema que recoge de nuevo, gracias a su capacidad para cantar haciendo extraordinario lo cotidiano, el espíritu de una generación joven con ganas de comerse el mundo.Regresa Neuman con un nuevo single, George , tercer adelanto de lo que será su próximo álbum. Lo Cursed publican su primer EP, “Vienen a por nosotros”. The Sand, después de ser seleccionado nuevamente en la final del International Songwriting Competition, ubicado en EEUU, lanzan un nuevo single , In my head, más cercano a Coldplay, Keane o Radiohead que al sonido grunge de sus inicios. Tras 5 años de silencio y con formación renovada, Grushenka regresan con un álbum que remite a sus raíces pero también explora sonidos más psicodélicos. Como primer adelanto presentan 'Nacen en Primavera'. En la agenda de conciertos del finde reseñamos a Rufus T Firefly, El Jose, Boria, The Exploited, Sienna, Cromo, Las Bajas Pasiones, Impacto Vudu, Johnny Lorca...

To kick off Season 5, we invited the iconic writer/producer Luke Laird to join us on the show. It's safe to say that Luke is a Music Row powerhouse. Over the last decade, he's written 24 No. 1 country singles, earned two GRAMMY wins for writing and producing for Kacey Musgraves, and co-founded publishing company Creative Nation with his wife, Beth. You're going to want to take notes on this one. Get ready for his tips on getting the best song out of a co-write with an artist, insight into how he started producing by making Garageband demos, and how a publisher that believed in him changed his life and career trajectory. Plus, you'll hear about the process creating his first ever record called “Music Row” - streaming now! Buckle in for a great season! Enter our merch giveaway by subscribing to our monthly email newsletter! https://www.pitchlistpodcast.com/contactLearn more about International Songwriting Competition: https://www.songwritingcompetition.com/Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pitchlistpodcast/Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pitchlistpodcastFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/pitchlistpodSubscribe to our YouTube channel for exclusive performances and more! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEwtG60ltMoaebE6HnP3B4wFollow us on Spotify for curated playlists:  https://open.spotify.com/user/7ixo57nxzlk7qzg6k2k4bi0aj?si=13330a1af7614254

Oyku Dogan PEG Bedroom Producer Festival 2022 BIO Oyku Dogan is a singer/songwriter, jazz pianist, and composer born in Izmir, based in Italy. Writing songs, composing, playing instruments, and singing in different styles, have been a part of her education and her daily life since childhood. She took part in many kinds of music performances and activities. After graduating from an American high school, she moved to another Mediterranean country, Italy, and found it perfect for her intercultural aims in music. She graduated from Essex University and got a BA Hons degree in Music Performance. (Bologna Music Academy campus). She majored in jazz piano and continued her Classical Composition studies at the Giuseppe Nicolini Conservatory in Piacenza/Italy. In 2013, she made her first self-product album "Through the Dark We See the Light" as her thesis project, she wrote all the lyrics, composed the songs, and played the instruments. It was completely her production and has had some very positive feedback. In 2015, she started her professional career and released her debut single “Fade Away”. She won the Honorable Mention award at the Song of the Year International Contest with her song Fade Away (2015) and Time to Make a Move (2014). In 2016 she recorded two singles in Minorca, Spain with EDC 'Got the Looks' and 'Fell for you Anyway' and released them with official videos. In 2016 and 2017 she was a semi-finalist amongst 16.000 entries twice at the International Songwriting Competition. In 2019 she released her second self-product album called Moontide which is a mysterious and nocturnal album and most of the songs are so intimate: with piano and vocals only. In 2020 once again she became a semi-finalist at ISC among 26.000 entries with her song It Will be Alright. Currently, she's releasing and working on new music. https://www.instagram.com/iamoykudogan/ https://open.spotify.com/artist/3skDFTgh5xMjfwQBWduBXt?si=pt2L0n0BS329fyV_yN07tQ https://linktr.ee/iamoykudogan PEG 2022 Fade Away PEG 2021 1. It Can't be the End 2. Forget You 3. Fell for You Anyway 4. Moontide Song --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/phantom-electric/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/phantom-electric/support

Tess Posner is a fast-rising indie pop artist whose sound brings powerful vocals, haunting melodies and atmospheric rhythms together to bring the listener on a journey to deep places. Tess started singing in coffee shops as a teenager and released her first EP in 2018. Tess sees art as a way to heal and paint a picture of a better world that could be possible. “Art can change the world, by helping us feel and imagine new worlds that don't exist yet”. Tess's honest, dark and politically-conscious lyrics have attracted attention and her single “New Angels” was a semi-finalist in the International Songwriting Competition in 2019. IG: @tessposnermusic FB: @tessposnermusic Website: www.tessposnermusic.com Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6E0ipJwSn72SyGZUHAp2ht

Hailing from Philadelphia, America's City of Brotherly Love, Ryan Tennis' music is all about dismantling boundaries and bringing people together. Genre-defiant by nature and with diversity at its core, his rousing songs are infused with the rhythms from the many countries he's visited during his extensive tours. While his performances are dynamic and danceable, Tennis' voice and songs have a disarming sweetness that lowers your defenses and lets you breathe easy. A singer-songwriter and guitarist, Ryan Tennis' style bares a strong influence from the Folk and Rock he grew up with (Simon & Garfunkel, The Beatles, Crosby Stills, Nash & Young), a connection with roots soul music that grew in his youth (Bill Withers, Otis Redding, and Sam Cooke), and the energy and rhythms of Colombia, where he has toured and collaborated with some of the country's finest artists. Despite a life that now circulates around music almost entirely, Tennis admits he was a late bloomer when it came to songwriting. Sports occupied much of his time during his teens and into college, playing as a 1AA All-American defensive lineman at Davidson College in North Carolina until the age of 22. That intensity and power that he channelled for football still comes through in Tennis' live performances.  Over the last 12 years, Tennis has played 100-200 shows a year and pulled off countless independent tours with shows in the US, Argentina, Colombia, Peru, Costa Rica, Mexico, Ireland, Switzerland, Germany, France, Austria, the Netherlands, Denmark, Italy, Spain, Thailand, and Australia.  Since then, Tennis has also released four full-length LPs and two EPs, has fronted a 10-piece "Graceland'' band with the Grammy award-winning South African bass player Bakithi Kumalo, collaborated with Latin Grammy winning artists Nidia Gongora and Hugo Candaleria, and regularly toured South America with Latin Grammy-nominated group "El Caribefunk”. Additionally, he won the Philadelphia Songwriters Project, was selected as a finalist in the International Songwriting Competition, and helped found “Sancochofest” in the City of Tuluá, Colombia. In his hometown of Philadelphia, he curates and hosts “Tracks at the Vale,” a vibrant concert series on the stage he built in his backyard, where the music and the crowd echo the warmth and diversity he has fostered in his music.  “Everyone's struggling these days in their own way, including me” Tennis says. “The best way I've found to feel that joy, that flow, that freedom from worry, is when I'm performing, when I feel like I'm channeling something big. When I'm in that place I can open up my own groove, and open it up for other people too.” Ryan Tennis has achieved so much during his time in music and shows little sign of slowing down. His forthcoming single, 'Alligator' is scheduled for release in early September 2021; a taste of what's to come from his forthcoming album later in the year.  https://www.ryantennismusic.com/  

I hope to be successful in music and that doesn't necessarily mean becoming famous. I just want to be able to be happy in what I'm doing, to make a living and to touch other people's souls. -Lainey Dionne Talent is all around us, but only the very few achieve stardom. Meet singer/songwriter Lainey Dionne of Rhode Island. She's a proud Berklee College grad with an interesting story about how she graduated from one of the most prestigious music schools in the world…in record time. To meet her is to be in the company of someone who lights up the room. But make no mistake about, her journey has not been sunshine and roses. She has known illness and adversity, too. What sets Lainey apart is her positive mindset. No matter what happens, she is driven to achieve. Lainey is the 2020 recipient of the Unsigned Only Competition in the Adult Contemporary category and has won 2nd place twice in the New England Songwriting competition. She has been nominated for Best Solo/Acoustic Act, Best Americana Act and Best College Act at the Worcester Music Awards and Best Breakthrough Act at the famous Rhode Island Motif Awards and has been a finalist in the International Songwriting Competition. Her latest album was recorded in Nashville and is called Self Titled. If you have a dream, Lainey's story will ignite your passion to make it happen.

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

A consummate multi-talented entertainer and performer, Ty Stephens has performed around the world, gaining an international audience with a cool, urban-tinged adult-contemporary sound, based on jazz, funk and R&B."Stephens' voice is like honey... pure and sweet..."- The Philadelphia Tribune"...a must-see band to be experienced live...!"- The New York Amsterdam News"The CD ("Deeper In Fantasy") is filled with funk that is laced with a jazzy flavor and wrapped in a soulful blanket... touches on all the emotional buttons of love... once you see Ty Stephens & Romantasy live in concert, you'll be hooked!"- The City Beat (TCB) Magazine"Deeper In Fantasy: ...the vocally dexterous Stephens is in total control..."- Blues & Soul Magazine (U.K)Born and raised in Philadelphia, Ty Stephens is an award-winning singer/songwriter, entertainer and recording artist (Grand Prize Winner Jazzmobile/Anheuser-Busch Solo Jazz Vocalist Competition, NYC, 2006, and First Place Winner R&B/Blues Category of the International Songwriting Competition 2002 for "Somethin' Strange"), co-writer and original cast of "From My Hometown," co-writer/production, choreographer and star of the long-running "Shades Of Harlem" revue show, and co-writer/production, choreographer and currently starring in the new off-Broadway hit "On Kentucky Avenue" (Songbirds Unlimited Productions/StepForward Entertainment).He has appeared on Broadway in the original productions of "Sophisticated Ladies" and "Marilyn, An American Fable". He has recorded with industry legends Harry Belafonte, Peggi Lee, dance music icon Dan Hartmann, disco pioneer Nile Rogers ("Beevis & Butthead"), master drummer Baba Olatunji, renowned trumpeter Chuck Mangione, singer Gwen McCrae, Def Jam premier artist Alyson Williams, among others."Deeper In Fantasy: "The whole album seems to be a sort of musical aphrodisiac..."- The St Croix Avis (U.S. Virgin Islands)"Jazz-influenced baritone, with its haunting gospel overtones..."- The Sunday Mail Magazine (Zimbabwe)"Deeper In Fantasy: It's the best album by a male artist I've come across this year..."- Soul Express Magazine (Finland)Ty studied dance and performed with John Hines Dance Theatre (Philadelphia), in New York at the Alvin Ailey School, The Rod Rodgers Dance Co., Fred Benjamin Dance Co., Chamber Dance Ensemble, and has also appeared in "The Wiz" (summer stock) and "The Genius of Ray Charles" (Spirit Productions - London, (UK), Lyon (France), Mumbai (India), Niagara Falls (Canada)), to name a few.He has also starred in numerous TV & radio commercials, including KMart, AT&T, Burger King, McDonald's, Yugo cars, Colt 45 Malt Liquor (with Billy Dee Williams), Mars Bars (with Luke Perry), Crystal Light, SOS Soap Pads, and many more.Ty appears regularly in Russia as a guest artist with Russian drummer Oleg Butman's jazz trio and sax great Igor Butman's Big Band. He celebrated his fifth tour of Japan with superstar Toshi Kubota's 25 Anniversary "Gold Skool" tour 2011-2012, a sixth tour, "L.O.K.," in 2015, and a seventh in the summer of 2017!"Aquarian Mind: ...worth the waiting... above bar... magnificent!"- Soul Express.Net (U.K)With his band (the) SoulJaazz, Ty has spent six seasons at the world famous Sporting Club in Monte Carlo as the Sporting Orchestra and enjoyed four tours of eastern Russia through the U.S. State Department and The Vladivostok Philharmonic, and most recently, a second tour of Busan, Korea, also with the U.S. State DepartmenListen and subscribe to the BAAS Entertainment Podcast on Spotify, Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Deezer, iHeartRadio, Pandora, Podchaser, Pocket Casts and TuneIn. “Hey, Alexa. Play the BAAS Entertainment Podcast.”

What do you get when you have an incredible comedian AND singer join us on the pod? You get an episode of awesomeness with Morgan Jay! We had so much fun with our friend Morgan, talking on about all things comedy, from Jersey days to NY, to mics, stages, tv, streaming, and more! You are bound to have a blast hearing Episode 7, where Morgan shares inside thoughts on tips, trips, inspiration, goals, guidance and more, with laughs, & chats, made from 100% real life on Good & Funnies! So, stay in your light and turn that sound UP! Thank you to Morgan for a fantastic episode, and be sure to follow Morgan on all his channels! Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/morganjay Insta:@morganjay Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/MorganIsEthnic Morgan's Bio: Morgan Jay is a first generation American performer based out of Los Angeles. Originally from New Jersey, he started his career in NYC where he attended the Tisch School of the Arts. With over six years of stand up and five years of music comedy Morgan has managed to create a unique performance that touches comedy and music fans alike with his melodic tunes derived from his love for classic RnB and Bossanova. Most recently he finished as a semifinalist on NBC's Bring the funny but has performed at numerous comedy festivals including the SF Sketchfest, Laughing Skull Comedy Fest and was a finalist at the 2019 Big Sky Comedy Fest and 2018 Boston Comedy Festival. Morgan has taken home first prize at the 2012 Westside Comedy Showdown, 2018 Ventura Comedy Festival and 2019 Antelope Valley Comedy Festival. Morgan also won 1st Prize for best comedy/novelty song in the International Songwriting Competition which received over 16,000 submissions.

Morgan Jay has two first names. He's comedian but a guitar player. He doesn't do musicals, he doesn't do improv, he does standup comedy but mostly sitting down. Morgan Jay finished as a semifinalist on NBC's Bring the funny but has performed at numerous comedy festivals including the SF Sketchfest, Laughing Skull Comedy Fest and was a finalist at the 2019 Big Sky Comedy Fest and 2018 Boston Comedy Festival. Morgan has taken home first prize at the 2012 Westside Comedy Showdown, 2018 Ventura Comedy Festival and 2019 Antelope Valley Comedy Festival. Morgan also won 1st Prize for best comedy/novelty song in the International Songwriting Competition which received over 16,000 submissions. He's a grown ass man that's Huge on TikTok, huge on Twitch, semi-huge on YouTube. Morgan Jay is a comedic genius, voice like Akon, no wait voice like T-Pain, without the auto tune, smooth like Santana ft. Rob Thomas. Please welcome Morgan Jay to Wear Many Hats. instagram.com/morganjay instagram.com/wearmanyhatswmh instagram.com/rashadrastam rashadrastam.com wearmanyhats.com dahsar.com

AB-5 sucks! Covid sucks! Zoom school SUCKS! 2020 pretty much sucked. But you know what doesn't suck? Being an everyday hero like our guest Christiane Cargill Kinney.   As an entertainment lawyer, Christiane Kinney has represented Platinum-selling and Grammy-winning artists and estates as well as independent artists, Presidential candidates, festivals, music tech start-ups, artists, and avatars (wha!?). A consummate creative, Chris is also an award-winning singer/songwriter, a voting member of the Recording Academy, and has won numerous awards from Billboard, ASCAP, the International Songwriting Competition, and the Global Music Awards, to name a few.    She's been recognized as the #1 Music Law Resource to follow on Twitter (by CD Baby), and was named in Glamour Magazine's Woman of the Year issue for her charity work in bringing music and art programs to at-risk youth in Southern California. A frequent speaker on entertainment law panels, radio talk shows, Chris wrote a regular legal advice column for CD Baby to provide legal guidance to independent artists. Yet somehow on top of all this, she's also a recording musician, a mom of two and still manages to stay constantly upbeat with a wicked sense of humor!   In this episode, Steve and Chris discuss the pitfalls and joys(?) of the new normal: Zoom work, Zoom school, house concerts, social media meltdowns, and the melee that is parenting during quarantine. And as if the rest of 2020 wasn't enough, Chris was thrown a curveball along with the rest of us when the entertainment industry shut down in the wake of COVID-19. Undaunted, Chris saw this as an opportunity to found her own entertainment law firm, Kinney Law, P.C. in June of 2020, focusing on ways she could help artists and offset the substantial loss in touring revenue during these unprecedented times.   Christiane discovered her love for the piano when she was only three years old. After seeing the musical production “Annie,” she immediately went home and plinked out all the songs by ear. As Chris recalls,  “...There were moments in those shows where the artists I'm sure were tapping into the soul of their instruments.” Chris and Steve go on to geek out about their love for pianos and explore what it was that got them into music. As Chris says, “I think every musician will tell you, there's not a choice... you just have to do it... it calls to you in a really deep, meaningful way where, that is what you do.”   Will this be the “MOST DEPRESSING PODCAST EVER!”? or will laughter prevail as the best medicine? You be the judge! Featured Music: Earnestine by Christiane Cargill Kinney Isle of Skye by Christiane Cargill Kinney​ Christiane Kinney:   Law Practice:  Kinney Law LexisNexis   Artist side:  https://www.christianekinney.com http://www.riddlethesphinx.com Almost (Album) by Christiane Cargill Kinney Riddle the Sphinx   Personal: website Pepperdine Alum Spotlight Instagram: @musicalredhead Twitter: @musicalreadhead                             Charitable Foundation: https://heartsgivinghopefoundation.org   Episode References: Sean Kinney: GoSeanGO.com, SeanKinneyStunts.com, 1stoogeentertainment.com World Record of Jumping Jacks while on Fire Hollywood Clown (Book by Jason Lassen) Don't Call Us Tori (how Steve and Christiane met) Ruthann Friedman: "Everyone Knows it's Windy" (made famous by The Association) David Peters, Oak House Recording Studios Killarney Star, IG: @killarney_star Elizabeth (Libbie) Schrader Gilli Moon Marina V Christo Pellani - soundformation.com Don Teschner and the WaterDawgs Marvel Jensen   LA Times: "What a year it was: A 2020 Timeline" (California lockdown begins March 14, 2020) [you can postpone the paywall by launching the above link in a private browsing window] A look back at LA County hiking trail closures (ModernHiker) AB-5 (background) LA TIMES: "The AB5 backlash: Singers, actors, dancers, theaters sound off on freelance law" Governing.com: "America's Rural/Urban Divide: A Special Series"   Blurred Lines lawsuit (can you look for?)  Pharell & Rick Rubin interview “Word Crimes” by Weird Al Yankovic (Which is NOT an example of the point I was making, it is a direct parody of “Blurred Lines”) Albuquerque, By Weird Al Yankovic, is said to be written in the style of “Dick's Automotive” by The Rugburns.   Exclaim!*@#: “Vanilla Ice ​Apparently Owns the Rights to 'Under Pressure'” CD Baby DIY Musician: Understanding music copyrights, Form PA and SR   Power Distance Index, explained (article) Malcolm Gladwell, Outliers (GoodReads)   Luke Bryan - Rain Is A Good Thing (“Rain makes corn, corn makes whiskey”) Jeff Richmond (Tina Fey's husband) The Firm Awaken with JP Ready Player One (film) Ready Player One (book) Idiocracy   Tags: Freelancing, VR, house concerts, covid, quarantine, losing your job, filter-bubbles, Blurred Lines lawsuit, attorney, Pharrell, Thicke, copyright, binge watching, dinner and a show, Zoom fatigue, Burning Man, avatars, community, meditation, Karens, memes, echo chamber, FAANG, precedent, declaratory judgment, IP litigation, musicologists, samples, audio mixing, copyright infringement, songwriting, streaming, riots, dystopia, Idiocracy, Ready Player One, AB-5, independent contractor, 1099, loan-out corporations, Disney+, Hamilton,making puzzles, Annie, piano, pipe organ, nunnery, St. Joseph's, performance art, bucket list, professional clowns, Robert De Niro drum circle, Guinness Book of World Records, Roger Corman, Don't Call Us Tori, SXSW, giving back, Children of the Night, #everydayhero, the power of sleep, personal power, boundaries   Language of Creativity's host Steven Leavitt enjoys discussing the ins and outs of all aspects of creating, creativity, and life with his fellow creators: artists, inventors, designers, producers and more. Along the way he hopes to gain perspective and multiply our understanding of what we share in common while creating, living, and learning.   Site: https://www.icreatesound.com/ Portfolio: http://stevenleavitt.com/   Please review this podcast on Google Play, iTunes and Stitcher and help other creatives find their tribe! The idea and concept of tribe has never been so inclusive as now in our interconnected reality. We'd love for you all to join us.

Grace Askew is a sixth-generation Memphian and a highway child. With seven studio albums and nearly a decade of touring under her belt, Askew has established herself as a relentlessly creative artist and a powerhouse of talent. She has become a festival favorite at eclectic live events and gained the attention from brands like Stetson, Wrangler, and Tecovas Boots, all of which have signed her on as a model/spokeswoman.   She mostly hits the road accompanied only by her truck, Wanda. Still, she has also supported legends like Hayes Carll, Ray Wylie Hubbard, James McMurtry, Lisa Marie Presley, Marty Stuart, Paul Thorn, Jesse Winchester, Colter Wall, the late Delta bluesman T- Model Ford, and Leon Russell. She is an internationally recognized tunesmith placing first in the International Songwriting Competition, the Unsigned Only Music Competition, and the John Lennon Songwriting Contest. Her lyrics weave vivid imagery of a life lived with authenticity and grit with a Faulknerian Southern-Gothic storytelling style, always paying homage to her Delta roots. Her television appearances include PBS' Sun Sessions and NBC's The Voice - Season 4, where she represented Team Blake. Since Jan. 1, 2018, Askew has written and live-streamed a new original song daily for her loyal Facebook and Instagram followers. This date also markers the day she decided to get sober. Connect and Follow Grace Askew: IG: @graceaskew Spotify: Grace Askew Follow the Creative Sober on social! IG @thecreativesober