Podcast appearances and mentions of Martin Sexton

Have you ever read a book to your kids and been so disappointed by how uninspired the story is? Or how half-baked the visuals are? Or how poor the grammar is? Same. That's why when you come across the truly great ones, you elevate them and celebrate them. Maine author and illustrator (and father of two) Chris Van Dusen joins us to share about all that goes into creating purposeful, high quality children's literature.Episode 115 of Modern Dadhood is our holiday episode. The guys open with a discussion about The Clement Moore classic "'Twas The Night Before Christmas" and debate the merits of modifying classic material in the public domain before transitioning to their conversation with author, illustrator, and father of two, Chris Van Dusen. Chris shares his story of coming up in the art world, and the path that led him to writing and illustrating classic kids books such as Circus Ship, the Mr. Magee series, and the If I Built series as well as illustrating the Mercy Watson series for author Kate DiCamillo.After the interview, Marc shares a story of connecting in person with one of our early guests, singer/songwriter Martin Sexton.From our families to yours, we wish you happy, safe, and fun holidays. - Adam & MarcLINKS:Chris Van Dusen (Official)Chris Van Dusen (Instagram)Chris Van Dusen (Facebook)Martin SextonCaspar BabypantsSpencer AlbeeModern Dadhood (website)AdamFlaherty.tvStuffed Animal (Marc's kids' music)MD (Instagram)MD (Facebook)MD (YouTube)MD (TikTok) #moderndadhood #fatherhood #parenthood #parenting #parentingpodcast #dadding #dadpodcast

After a call from our attorney, we get right to business recording an intro in arrears as we discuss if fun size is that fun, if king's size being renamed sharing size is just making it shaming size, the ranking the Mr. songs feedback, the introduction of our singer/songwriter stalwart of a guest in Martin Sexton, recreating the entirety of Abbey Road with only an acoustic guitar, and a song that is actually about the Queen in "Her Majesty."  As always, you can find Team Blotto Beatles on Instagram (@blottobeatles) and Twitter / X (@blottobeatles), by emailing us (blottobeatles@gmail.com), or on the web (blottobeatles.com).  We want to hear from you!Please also take the time to rate and review us on Apple podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts.We have a shop!  Grab some merch.  You can always drunk dial us at 1.857.233.9793 to share your thoughts, feedback, confessions, and concerns to be featured in an upcoming episode. Enjoying the show? Buy us a beer via the tip jar (don't forget to include a message telling us what we should drink with the money).You know we're making a list of it, see the canonical, argument-ending list of Beatles songs we are assembling here: http://www.blottobeatles.com & listen to it on Spotify here.Please remember to always enjoy Blotto Beatles responsibly.Peace and Love.Hosts: Becker and TommyGuest: Martin Sexton (https://martinsexton.com/)Executive Producer: Scotty C.Musical Supervisor: RB (@ryanobrooks)Associate Musical Supervision: Tim Clark (@nodisassemble)

PopaHALLics #131 "Won't You Take Me to, Spooky Town!"We return from fall break with some super supernatural offerings featuring that demonic scamp Beetlejuice, a new twist on the Legend of Sleepy Hollow, macabre goings-on in the fashion world—and more! In Theaters:"Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice." Michael Keaton reprises his iconic role in this sequel to the cult classic horror comedy "Beetlejuice" (1988). Catherine O'Hara and Winona Ryder are also back, while new cast members include Jenna Ortega, Willem Dafoe, Justin Theroux, and Monica Bellucci. Streaming:"Will and Harper," Netflix. Will Ferrell and his longtime buddy, former "SNL" head writer Harper Steele, embark on a cross-country road trip after Harper comes out as a trans woman in this documentary.Books:"Tiny Threads," by Lilliam Rivera. In this "slow-burn novel of supernatural suspense," a young woman's dream of working for a famous designer turns into a nightmare: Seeing strange things, hearing voices at night ... "Horseman: A Tale of Sleepy Hollow," by Christina Henry. Henry has written several books that take classic tales in new directions. Here, non-gender-conforming Ben begins to experience terrifying encounters in the spooky woods featured in Washington Irving's tale of hapless Ichabod Crane and the Headless Horseman."The Which Way Tree," by Elizabeth Crook. In this acclaimed novel that may remind you of Charles Portis' classic "True Grit," a teen boy in the remote Texas hill country reluctantly helps his obsessed younger stepsister pursue the panther that seriously mauled her and killed her mother."It Had to be You," by Eliza Jane Brazier. In this sexy thriller, two contract killers hook up on a nighttime train from Florence to Paris. They grapple with their attraction to each other in a high-stakes adventure across Western Europe.Music: For his latest solo tour, singer/songwriter Martin Sexton is performing the Beatles' 1969 album "Abbey Road" in its entirety, from "Come Together" all the way through the 16-minute medley on side 2. In this clip, he plays "She Came in Through the Bathroom Window." Our latest playlist features Martin's own songs and his "soul-marinated voice" (Rolling Stone).Click through the links above to watch, read, and listen to what we're talking about.

In this segment of The Mark Reardon Show, Mark is joined by Mark Gellman with the Gellman Team. They discuss their challenge to raise money for Susan G Komen and the upcoming Martin Sexton concert at Forest Hills Country Club.

In hour 2 of The Mark Reardon Show, Sue hosts, "Sue's News" where they discuss National Kale Day, the 1968 World Series Game 1 Anniversary, funny Wi-Fi names, and more. Mark is joined by Paul Mauro, a FOX News Contributor, a retired NYPD inspector, attorney, and found of the Ops Desk. They discuss the indictment of New York City Mayor Eric Adams. He is then joined by Mark Gellman with the Gellman Team. They discuss their challenge to raise money for Susan G Komen and the upcoming Martin Sexton concert at Forest Hills Country Club.

In hour 1 of The Mark Reardon Show, Mark shares his lowlights of last night's Vice Presidential Debate. Mark is then joined by Cassie Smedile, the Vice President of Coign (the first credit card for conservatives), and the former RNC Press Secretary. She shares her thoughts on last night's Vice Presidential debate and the current state of the Presidential race. He then discusses Diamond Sports, Bally Sports parent company's decision to renegotiate the Cardinals and other MLB team rights contracts. In hour 2, Sue hosts, "Sue's News" where they discuss National Kale Day, the 1968 World Series Game 1 Anniversary, funny Wi-Fi names, and more. Mark is joined by Paul Mauro, a FOX News Contributor, a retired NYPD inspector, attorney, and found of the Ops Desk. They discuss the indictment of New York City Mayor Eric Adams. He is then joined by Mark Gellman with the Gellman Team. They discuss their challenge to raise money for Susan G Komen and the upcoming Martin Sexton concert at Forest Hills Country Club. In hour 3, Mark is joined by Brian Kilmeade. Brian is the co-host of FOX and Friends, the host of One Nation with Brian Kilmeade and The Brian Kilmeade Show. He discusses the importance in aiding victims of Hurricane Helene, the VP Debate, and more. He is then joined by Chris Clem, the former Yuma Sector Border Patrol Chief. They discuss Kamala's recent border visit, last night's border exchange in the VP debate, and the recent ICE release of numbers showing thousands of convicted murderers and rapists who illegally crossed the border are now running free in the country. He wraps up the show with the Audio Cut of the Day.

A general election is coming. When it will be, no one is quite sure, but what we do know is what needs to change to improve situations for social workers and the people who use social work services. This is the focus of this episode of Let's Talk Social Work as Andy McClenaghan and guests discuss the asks outlined in the British Association of Social Workers 2024 General Election Manifesto.Joining Andy are Kerri Prince, BASW's Public and Political Affairs Lead, and Martin Sexton, outgoing Chair of BASW's Policy Ethics and Human Rights Committee.The conversation centres around the five manifesto asks BASW is prioritising. They are:Scrap the two-child limit and benefit capRepeal the 2023 Illegal Migration ActIncrease the non-taxable mileage rate allowance to 60p a mileThe need for a new mental health ActThe reform of social work student bursariesThere are forty asks in total in the manifesto. You can read them all here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome, to Podcast Episode 184 featuring John Walker and Putnam Murdock. They are friends and a singer-songwriter team who also work together as playwrights. John has, as he describes, "some experience writing screenplays" and Putnam is a seasoned singer-songwriter and teacher. Putnam Grafton Murdock has performed throughout the US and is a middle school music and theatre teacher at  Friends Academy in Dartmouth, Massachusetts. They have completed one stage play “A Friend's One Man Show” and are working on another play incorporating Putnam's music background. The play, however, is not a traditional musical. As of this podcast episode recording, “A Friend's One Man Show” has been through one table reading at Friends Academy in 2021 and a staged reading at Moses Brown High School in Providence, Rhode Island in 2023. Their creative process has evolved since they began writing together in the fall of 2019 before the pandemic. When the pandemic started, they discovered they could meet more often online. John Daniel Walker is a California State University, Northridge graduate and a transplanted Fairhavenite from San Diego, California. According to John, "While the platform was a bit impersonal at first, we took the opportunity to dedicate ourselves to the creative process which, supplemented our therapy sessions that were no longer taking place." The process has allowed them to take time, revise, and edit often. it also allowed the duo to include their most honest selves in the characters. According to the friends and playwrights, while publication is a dream for the play, their goal has been to create and steep themselves in the process of writing. As a touring artist, Putnam started as a professional musician with the Colorado rock and roll band Chief Broom. He was the frontman. The group achieved a slot on the 1997 H.O.R.D.E tour, appeared in festivals at Red Rocks Amphitheater and sold out venues throughout the western United States. After graduating with a songwriting degree from Berklee School in Music in 2002, Murdock launched a solo career and has since traveled across the country performing with artists such as Martin Sexton, Taj Mahal, Ben Taylor, Gregory Alan Isakov, and Kaki King. Putnam Murdock describes his music as being steeped in old-time folk, country, and blues.his songwriting presents an honest voice of Americana music. As a one-man band or a full ensemble, the intimacy remains obvious in his contemporary sonic collages or classic ballads. His fourth studio release, "Long Time To Make Old Friends, was recorded at Bunker Studios in 2022. John Walker and Putnam Murdock speak with The Artists Index's cofounder, documentarian, and podcast host, Ron Fortier, about their collaboration and interests.. This episode was recorded with Zoom. The Artists Index uses Zoom to accommodate our guests' schedules and to allow them to remain in the comfort of their homes, especially those who no longer live on the South Coast of Massachusetts.  Our home base and recording studio is located in Spectrum Marketing Group in Howland Place in New Bedford.  If you would like to be a guest on The Artists Index or have a suggestion, please let us know! The In-Focus Podcasts are up close and personal conversations with the makers, performers, supporters, and cultural impresarios of the remarkable creative community of South Coast Massachusetts including New Bedford, Dartmouth, Fairhaven, Westport, and beyond.  

Fall into the Gap… of SOMAPSO and find out what's happening this week!We rewind to Embellished art exhibit at 1978 Arts Center and Hunan Wok. We're looking forward to SOMA Pop Choir, Scott Weinstein at SOPL, Martin Sexton and Vitaly (listen for discount codes!), [mma] Project at Village Hall, Gloria, Ramadan Moon Lighting, Remembering the Ladiesl, Chucklepatch, and Mamma Mia. Three things with Porta Rossa, Pallet Brewery, Prom Shop donations, SOMA Sweets, The Player Agency, and SO Food Stroll wristbands.PLUS, a SOMAPSO Connections story. And if you get the Chuck Woolery reference, we see you.LINKS:Janetza MirandaLove ConnectionMamma MiaSOMA SweetsPlayer AgencySO Food Stroll

That smell means it's time for this week's podcast! We rewind to tax prep, Coda, and SOMA Sounds. We're looking forward to the Oakland Road Art Club Zine Workshop, Daily Greatness First Pages, the Artist Salon with Tenjin Ikeda, Willie Nile at SOPAC, the Chili Cook Off, Birthing Justice documentary, Bubblemania, and Jazz at 1978 Arts Center. Three things with the MayFest Vendor call, Friends of SOPL Delivery Service, Maplewood Community Meetings, and Chrissy's upcoming art show. SOPAC Thing to Know features Martin Sexton. Listen for a ticket discount code!This episode is brought to you by Wonder “Bread” and Uber Reads.LINKS:SOMA SoundsMartin Sexton at SOPACWillie Nile at SOPACMayfest vendor callCommunity Meetings for Maplewood Area of Redevelopment

In this episode, Rich and Clint recap HUG YOUR FARMER, a music benefit concert in Burlington that raised $219K for Vermont farmers reeling from July's flooding. The concert's theme was a celebration of the music of Bob Dylan, and featured Chadwick Stokes (of Dispatch), Tony-winner Kelli O'Hara, Martin Sexton, Mike Gordon (of Phish) with his daughter Tessa Gordon, Kat Wright, Dwight & Nicole, The Sweet Remains, Josh Panda and more. The house band featured Bob Wagner, Ray Paczkowski (of Trey Anastasio Band), Clint, Peter Day (of The Grift), Steve Hadeka and more. The episode features backstage interviews and concert recordings of the highlights - it's a celebration of the power of music to bring the community together. The concert audio was recorded by James Bridges. The Age Old Question is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Rich and Clint recap HUG YOUR FARMER, a music benefit concert in Burlington that raised $219K for Vermont farmers reeling from July's flooding. The concert's theme was a celebration of the music of Bob Dylan, and featured Chadwick Stokes (of Dispatch), Tony-winner Kelli O'Hara, Martin Sexton, Mike Gordon (of Phish) with his daughter Tessa Gordon, Kat Wright, Dwight & Nicole, The Sweet Remains, Josh Panda and more. The house band featured Bob Wagner, Ray Paczkowski (of Trey Anastasio Band), Clint, Peter Day (of The Grift), Steve Hadeka and more. The episode features backstage interviews and concert recordings of the highlights - it's a celebration of the power of music to bring the community together. The concert audio was recorded by James Bridges. The Age Old Question is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Martin Sexton in conversation with Rita Ryan of LocalMotion 4.12.23

In the final episode of 2022, our focus is on human rights in the UK. To celebrate Human Rights Day, Andy McClenaghan and guests explore the protections afforded to us all via the Human Rights Act, and the plans of the Westminster Government to alter these protections through the introduction of a UK Bill of Rights. The conversation explores implications of the planned legislation for rights in a range of contexts, including the provision of social work services. Andy is joined by Jun Pang, Policy and Campaigns Officer at Liberty, and social workers, Martin Sexton, Chair of the BASW Policy Ethics and Human Rights Committee and Annie Smith, formerly of the British Institute for Human Rights and now Community Led Support Delivery Lead at the National Development Team for Inclusion. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of “The Journey of My Mother's Son” podcast, I sit down to talk with Maggie Mae. Maggie is one of the singer/songwriters that we saw perform at the Philadelphia Folk Festival back in August. She is a soulful singer-songwriter based in Philadelphia who fronts an exciting and energetic Folk/Funk group under the same name. She pulls inspiration from the music she grew up on and the strong musical foundation her family built, along with the ever-evolving world of music around her to carve out a sound all her own. Combining genuine, heartfelt lyrics with catchy, cutting guitar riffs, her songs can either touch your soul or make you want to get up and dance.  She has been described as “poppy, polished, talented, & promising,” by XPN's The Key's John Vettese. Originally hailing from Northern New Jersey, Maggie has always had music in her life. Her parents met in college and formed a bluegrass band called 'The Wild Oats,' and later performed throughout New Jersey with various traditional Irish bands. Her father instilled a love for 'all things string' from a very young age, and her mother always encouraged her to write and sing. With a Steinway Grand piano in her living room, and fiddles, penny whistles, hand drums, dulcimers, harps, mandolins, banjos, and guitars littered throughout her childhood home, Maggie has managed to pick up and write with just about any stringed instrument she can find. Growing up, she was always attending folk & bluegrass festivals, making sure she was up front for favorites like Martin Sexton, Dar Williams, Vance Gilbert, and Railroad Earth. Rock and Blues legends including Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, The Allman Brothers, and Bonnie Raitt were always on heavy rotation in her house. During her time attaining an Associate's Degree in Music Performance, Maggie cultivated a love and appreciation for classical, jazz, funk, world, and jam music, and deepened her knowledge of jazz and bluegrass standards. She also fell deeply in love with one-man-band greats Michael Hedges and Keller Williams, leading her to discover and navigate the world of percussive guitar and loop pedals and effects. She puts all of this together to inspire, and continuously develop, the sound she creates today. Maggie has managed to round up a talented, ever-rotating cast of characters to support her over the years, featuring some of Philly's most talented musicians. No matter which lineup is sharing the stage with her, the band always brings an impressively varied set of skills and an undeniable energy to the stage. Maggie Mae has shared bills with both local and national acts including Soulive, The Heavy Pets, Dawg Yawp, Lohai, Lee Rocker of the Stray Cats, the Ladles, and more at many of Philly and New Jersey's premiere music venues. Maggie Mae released her debut single "Can You Hear Me Now?" featuring Jake Leschinsky of Philadelphia's favorite funk band, Swift Technique, on bass in November of 2018. The band made their debut appearance at World Cafe Live on December 20th, 2018 with friends Taylor Kelly & Erik Kramer filling the bill in celebration. You can listen to "CYHMN" on Spotify and iTunes.  At the end of 2019, Maggie won a contest to open for Soulive at the Ardmore Music Hall, where they made their debut as a 10-piece band. December marked the beginning of creating their debut album, recording the first single off the album, 'Hometown,' at Rittenhouse Soundworks with Michael Cumming engineering and Robby Webb producing. 'Hometown' is available everywhere. Maggie is currently in the studio recording her next LP, which is scheduled to release in early 2023. To find out more about Maggie and listen to some of her music, check out her website at www.maggiemaemusic.com. Click on either of the links below to listen to the conversation.

Martin Sexton always looks for the positive even in difficult times. Through his music he asks us to join him in being our best selves. He stopped in to chat with us and play some tunes during his west coast tour.

As a producer, engineer, and mixer, Ronan Chris Murphy has worked with the likes of King Crimson (several albums), Steve Morse (Dixie Dregs, Deep Purple), Terry Bozzio (Zappa, Missing Persons), Steve Stevens (Billy Idol), Tony Levin (Peter Gabriel, John Lennon, Pink Floyd), Martin Sexton, Jamie Walters, Ulver, The California Guitar Trio, Chucho Valdes y Groupo Irakere, Joan LaBarbara (Philip Glass Ensemble, Steve Reich), Nels Cline (Wilco), as well as various projects featuring members of Tool, Ministry, Weezer, Dishwalla, and Yes. And we've got Ronan in-studio to take your questions about mixing and recording during this week's episode of TAXI TV! He's one of our most beloved guests, and a fount of knowledge on Mixing, Recording techniques, and Mastering. We'll Take Questions LIVE from the Chat Room, Only! Get your questions ready to copy and paste in the chat before the show so you don't have to do any sloppy typing in the heat of battle ;-) Short, pithy, and succinct questions will be appreciated! And if you could please avoid broad, general questions like, "How do I make my mixes sound better?," and ask specific questions like, "How do you know how much mix bus compression to use?", we'll love you for that!!!

Join your host Greg Howard Jr as he gets to the heart of what makes a musician tick with THE ACCIDENTALS!!!!Long before glowing acclaim from NPR and Billboard, packed shows, unforgettable festival appearances, millions of streams, and collaborations with everyone from BTS to Kaboom Collective Orchestra, the journey of The Accidentals commenced in a public high school classroom in Traverse City, MI. As the story goes, concertmaster violinist, Savannah Buist, and cellist, Katie Larson, raised their hands at the request for volunteers to play a music boosters concert and wound up being musical soulmates.As high school ended, Sav and Katie added Michael Dause to the band on drums and began nonstop touring, playing 200+ shows a year at such festivals as Electric Forest, Rocky Mountain Folk Fest, Summerfest, and SXSW, and on stages with the likes of Brandi Carlile, The Wailers, Joan Baez, Arlo Guthrie, Andrew Bird, Martin Sexton, Rusted Root, The Decemberists, and more. Following the 2016 release of Parking Lot EP, Huffington Post touted The Accidentals among its “Sweet 16 of 2016.” Billboard called them “the band to watch.” On its heels, they signed a deal with Sony Masterworks label and 2017's Odyssey rapidly accelerated the momentum.Garnering praise from Yahoo! Music, Pop Matters, Billboard and more, NPR claimed, “[The Accidentals] are some of the most compelling songwriters of our time...they display equal interest in the focused musical forms of indie rock and pop and the expansive potential of orchestral arrangements, jam band open-endedness and impressionistic singer-songwriter expression.”The Accidentals' WebsiteInstagramTwitterFacebookYouTubeSUPPORT THIS SHOW

Singer Songwriter Ari Hest is my guest on the Acoustic Alternatives podcast. Audio and video for this special session recorded at Grove Studios in Ypsilanti debuts at 7:00 PM tonight. Ari is a grammy nominated singer/songwriter who began his career as an independent artist in 2001. He built a loyal following touring the college circuit extensively between 2000 and 2003, after which he released two albums on Columbia Records, Someone To Tell (2004) and The Break-In (2007) all the while touring both in the U.S. and abroad with artists such as Martin Sexton, Suzanne Vega, and Ani Difranco. You Tube video link: https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fyoutu.be%2FpLrHEqRrxlU%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR1hAFtBA9765MXW5sLy1C22Cv1uB62lp6R0p721-dabp1k6Y0B9Ps-00i8&h=AT0ji0VNBNHi1gRiePdTDPNAPHG8FhC_lTixKd2M6KD32UeUt2uFhH_gmbiocg218aZ_UW72Hsxs4vC46SBbwSopLB_uSVeGOZPBoUfbky4D3-fkkCz9neYE-BLogHr9yQ&__tn__=q&c[0]=AT0OrgWB9dhjdhfJ7QwGxnQPXp7DzlOhc4zKMEbCrfZs8JyFRnBwVC-EBFETYZmT245OdBh54ClhV_OEqtcTLXpcTkRmhlL9QtAoSHpdgaT7Ou4wVU_kXLTmFZ9ijj8Pq03n8L0SeDubvCFT8sj9MGjk (https://youtu.be/pLrHEqRrxlU) Links to many of the audio only sources where you can listen: https://johnmbommarito.wixsite.com/johnbommarito/acoustic-alternatives?fbclid=IwAR0icD6wdWSjQocChO8Sik4w_gR1b8fHQX6L1IaoD8GB9W_7v1aJRyTgsn0 (https://johnmbommarito.wixsite.com/.../acoustic-alternatives)  Ari Hest joins John Bommarito on Acoustic Alternatives to talk music, baseball and play some songs including: I Remember When Doin' The Math Strangers Again Private Party All songs written by Ari Hest. https://www.arihest.com/

This episode was recorded on May 22nd, 2022 in Charleston, WV. The lineup includes Martin Sexton, Nellie McKay, Joseph, Abe Partridge, and Cave Twins. Podcast support provided by Digital Relativity. https://bit.ly/3r6JSQg

First time dads-to-be might receive a satiric book from a friend or relative on "how not to screw up" as they experience the first year of fatherhood. And sure, there's value in step-by-step instructions on executing the perfect swaddle... but what about remembering to communicate respectfully with your partner when you both are at the end of your rope? And what about being a role model to your child when you might not have had a dad who was a role model for you? Author (and dad) Kendall Smith addresses this and more in his new playbook for first-time dads, "Rookie Father," and he joins us to talk all about it. Stick around after the chat as we rate a series of ridiculous DAD JOKES submitted by our listeners! Episode 68 of Modern Dadhood opens with a reflection on Marc's love for vintage diner-style coffee mugs. The guys discuss early Summer in New England, and Adam shares about his daughters' (5 and 8 years old) very different stages of bike riding. The guys tease that after the interview portion of the show, they'll share some dad jokes submitted by listeners, and will rate them in real time. Adam and Marc welcome Kendall Smith to the conversation. Kendall is a father of one and the author of "Rookie Father: A Playbook For Men Experiencing Fatherhood For The First Time." Kendall grew up estranged from his father from age 8 on, and recently released his book for dads-to-be who also may not have had a father figure in their lives. Conversation topics include:•  Men and "self help" books•  The structure of "Rookie Father"•  Kendall's tenure with Men's Health•  Men growing up in a single parent home•  Learning to be a dad if you didn't have one present•  The value of  positivity and a positive mindset•  The importance of fiscal responsibility•  And more!More than two years ago, we invited listeners to leave us a voice mail with their best DAD JOKES. We got a bunch of great submissions, and then our plan was derailed... but we've finally put them to use! Marc and Adam react to dad jokes submitted by our amazing (and hilarious!) listeners.Happy Father's Day Weekend! Links:The Rookie Father (website)The Rookie Father (Indie Bound)Kendall Smith (Facebook)Kendall Smith (Instagram)Kendall Smith (Twitter)Red Vault AudioCaspar BabypantsSpencer AlbeeStuffed Animal

When singer/songwriter Martin Sexton gets in a rut, he turns to chaos.Some songwriters take a break, some take a walk, others plow through until they get a breakthrough. But Sexton needs disruption. He uses two radios at once, one on each side of his computer. Each radio plays a different genre. It could be talk radio and rock, classical and country. The sounds don't matter because the goal is to drive his editor crazy. Sexton says that his ruts happen when he gets in his own way: too much editing, too much thinking about what he's writing when the goal is to just get stuff down. "Two radios at once allows the other stuff to come in. It distracts my brain so I can just write," he says. With different songs coming from each side, he can't focus on either. "The chaos confuses the editor and hopefully drives it away." It's a great way to jumpstart his writing.When he's not in a rut, Sexton prefers silence. His favorite place to write is the family cabin deep in the Adirondack Mountains, where he lives in the summer and visits in the winter.  "It's a magical place. I'm surrounded by clean air and clean water and nature. I'll sit at the table and write for hours," Sexton told me. "I love the dead quiet. There's no one around. Just me and the coyotes." There's another place where Sexton gets inspired, and it's common to many songwriters I interview: behind the wheel. "After a few hours, the sound of the tires hitting the pavement puts me in this elevated state of consciousness," Sexton says. And yet "behind the wheel" doesn't have to be the car. He thought of the chorus for his song "Hold On" while on a bike ride with his son. He didn't have anything to record the chorus with, so he sang it to himself over and over until he got home--and sang it to the neighbor too just to make sure he didn't forget it. 

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Classical musicians CAN improvise. But why should classical musicians learn to improvise? 4-Time Grammy Award Winner Eugene Friesen shares with us his why and how he made the cello cool! If you enjoy the content, please leave a comment, click on like, and subscribe to the channel get notified for future episodes! Follow us on Instagram & Facebook for performances, famous musician quotes and podcast updates. (@all.around.classical) Featuring Eugene Friesen, Cellist/Composer/Educator. Four-time Grammy Award-winner Eugene Friesen is active internationally as a concert and recording artist, composer, conductor and teacher. Eugene has worked and recorded with such diverse artists as Dave Brubeck, Martin Sexton, Toots Thielemans, Betty Buckley, Dar Williams, Will Ackerman, and Dream Theater. Eugene's passion for improvised music has been featured in concerts all over the world with the Paul Winter Consort and with Trio Globo (Friesen, Howard Levy and Glen Velez). He appeared on Garrison Keillor's "A Prairie Home Companion" playing with Keillor and superstar soprano Renée Fleming and has performed as a soloist at the International Cello Festival in Manchester, England; Rencontres d'Ensembles de Violoncelles in Beauvais, France; the World Cello Congress in Baltimore, Maryland; and the Rio International Cello Encounter in Rio de Janeiro. This is an inspiring conversation that touched upon important issues for classical musicians today re: visibilities, accessibilities, and why we make music. You can learn more about Eugene and find information on his music on his website: https://eugenefriesenmusic.com For All Around Classical: www.instagram.com/all.around.classical www.facebook.com/all.around.classical --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shirley-wang6/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shirley-wang6/support

Martin Sexton in conversation with Rita Ryan of LocalMotion 1.12.22

30 years ago Martin Sexton made a record called In The Journey. It wasn't so much a record as it was a glorified demo tape that he sold while busking on the streets of Boston. He had moved there from his hometown of Syracuse, New York where he grew up in a large family (he was the 10th of 12 siblings). From the very beginning, Sexton figured out how to marry dynamic, soulful live performances with plainspoken and thoughtful songwriting.  He's a songwriter's songwriter, but he's also a masterful guitar player and singer who knows how to give the people what they want.  Maybe that's how he managed to sell 15,000 copies of that first self produced cassette back in the early 90s, back before the idea of “self released music” was in the mainstream. He says, “People connect to honesty.”  In many ways, Sexton's own journey began with In The Journey and he's still on it today: he has averaged a new record every two years since he started. He takes record making seriously, has worked with some of the greatest session players and producers alive, and has seen his music licensed in TV and movies for years. But he is perhaps at his finest when he's alone on stage with a guitar and an audience. Martin Sexton can make more out of that simple recipe than most musicians could hope to achieve standing in front of an orchestra.  Earlier this year he released 2020 Vision, which is, for lack of a better term, his Covid EP, a tight collection of new songs about America, family and perseverance in these times of uncertainty.  Martin says, “I've always said that I love the idea of America, but I never loved the politics. I love the geography and the people.” He's not political, but he is patriotic in his way. Or, more to the point, he's dedicated to making music with a message. “No one can deny that what America has given to the world is great music,” he tells me. We had a great talk about his new project, his origin story, the journey that he's been in now for over 30 years, the tension between art at mortgage payments, The American Dream, and how songs, like produce, grow naturally, as he says it, “out of shit.” www.third-story.com www.patreon.com/thirdstorypodcast www.martinsexton.com/

Through the last 50 plus episodes, the conversations on Modern Dadhood have ranged from silly to serious, covered topics from dealing with big emotions to what it's like raising children when you live on a boat. The guys have been joined by an assemblage of old friends, new friends, and, on occasion, notable celebs. In episode 55, Adam and Marc take a slight detour from the usual banter/interview/recurring segment format and take a trip down memory lane. In the first of a two-part series, Marc recounts moments from five interviews that he found particularly insightful. We'll hear Adam reveal his top five in an upcoming episode.Episode 55 of Modern Dadhood opens with a brief conversation about Halloween before Marc tees up the format of this compilation episode: He has chosen short selections from 5 past episodes that he found particularly insightful. Additionally, he answers several questions about some of his favorite episodes and "pie in the sky" guests.Marc's selected clips were extracted from the following episodes:Episode 17: Expanding the Definition of Creativity (Chris Ballew)Episode 26: Crying Over Spilt Milk (Scotty Iseri)Episode 29: Discovering The Hidden Gems (Jon Klassen)Episode 37: Heavy Topics, Young Minds (Patrick Coleman)Episode 50: How To Be A Feminist Dad (Jordan Shapiro) LINKS:Stuffed Animal (Marc's kids music)Red Vault AudioCaspar BabypantsSpencer Albee

As his first new release in six years since his former critically-acclaimed album, Martin Sexton's latest EP titled 2020 Vision is a four-song collection that snapshots moments of clarity during the past year and beyond. Featuring John Mayer on guitar, his lead single from the release titled "Calling on America" was praised by Relix as being "a vivid, varied look at life during the quarantine." www.martinsexton.comIG: @martinsextonSpotify: Martin Sexton Book your spot on the Soulshine at Sea Cruise, happening Nov 3-7, 2021: www.soulshineatsea.com Michael's album ‘Work Hard And Be Nice' is out now: https://orcd.co/work-hard-and-be-nice Keep in touch with Michael online: www.michaelfranti.com The ‘Stay Human' podcast is available wherever you listen to podcasts: www.stayhumanpodcast.com PODCAST EPISODE CREDITS:Executive Producers: Michael Franti and Activist Artists ManagementProducer: Angie Griffith for BPOSITIIVArtist Manager: Caitlin Stone for Activist Artists ManagementManagement Coordinator: Bryce Matthews for Activist Artists ManagementSocial Media Manager: Kaitlyn Parmenter for MediaRowIn Partnership with: American Songwriter Podcast Network  Presenting Sponsor: Gibson Brands  Instrumental from: “Crazy For You” by Michael Franti Editing (Video and Audio) by:  Katy Mindeman for Resonate RecordingsAdditional Editing by: Angie Griffith for BPOSITIIV

As his first new release in six years since his former critically-acclaimed album, Martin Sexton's latest EP titled 2020 Vision is a four-song collection that snapshots moments of clarity during the past year and beyond. Featuring John Mayer on guitar, his lead single from the release titled "Calling on America" was praised by Relix as being "a vivid, varied look at life during the quarantine." www.martinsexton.comIG: @martinsextonSpotify: Martin Sexton Book your spot on the Soulshine at Sea Cruise, happening Nov 3-7, 2021: www.soulshineatsea.com Michael's album ‘Work Hard And Be Nice' is out now: https://orcd.co/work-hard-and-be-nice Keep in touch with Michael online: www.michaelfranti.com The ‘Stay Human' podcast is available wherever you listen to podcasts: www.stayhumanpodcast.com PODCAST EPISODE CREDITS:Executive Producers: Michael Franti and Activist Artists ManagementProducer: Angie Griffith for BPOSITIIVArtist Manager: Caitlin Stone for Activist Artists ManagementManagement Coordinator: Bryce Matthews for Activist Artists ManagementSocial Media Manager: Kaitlyn Parmenter for MediaRowIn Partnership with: American Songwriter Podcast Network  Presenting Sponsor: Gibson Brands  Instrumental from: “Crazy For You” by Michael Franti Editing (Video and Audio) by:  Katy Mindeman for Resonate RecordingsAdditional Editing by: Angie Griffith for BPOSITIIV

Martin Sexton's career was built by his work as a street musician on the Boston scene in the 80's and early 90's. His audience knows him for being connector by making them a part of the magic he, the performer, creates onstage. On the street, he would use tricks like strategically placing himself in an area that would bottleneck a crowd and keep people around with delightful audience participation and soaring, imaginative vocal aerobics: imitating a flute or saxophone or singing into a vocal processor like his hero Peter Frampton. All the while, Sexton, who goes by "Marty," was writing incredible music. The tricks made them listen, but the songs made them stay.Marty's from a big family: 12 kids in Syracuse, NY, featuring different orientations, occupations, political views and just plain differing opinions. From that structure, he's learned how to get along, how to love and how to talk to people he disagrees with. His message of unity has been going strong since his street musician days and it's ever-present on his new ep, 2020 Vision. The EP was born out of Marty's pandemic silver lining of being forced off the road and in his Saranac Lake, NY home with his family: it all started with a treehouse he and his son had been meaning to build for four years. That sparked a song and then more songs followed: with a song about calling on unity in America, a song about the opioid epidemic, particularly prevalent during the pandemic. He's been following his bliss his whole career, which includes a stop at a major record label. In fact, his time at Atlantic Records in the late 90's and early 2000's might be the most unusual and drama-free experiences among his singer/songwriting peers who were living major label nightmares at a strange time in music history. Enjoy Marty! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Our guest on the podcast today is Martin Sexton, a native of Syracuse, N.Y., and the tenth of 12 children. He's been praised for his down-to-earth songwriting and otherworldly voice by everyone from Rolling Stone to the New York Times and Billboard. A friend of his, someone you might've heard of named John Mayer had this to say: “Martin Sexton is the best live performer I've ever seen. I may just quit my job and go follow Martin and make a fuss everywhere I go, just to make sure that people don't go their lives without hearing this man sing to them.” You can't top that. Today, we chat with Martin about his latest EP, 2020 Vision, how he decided to finally build that tree house with his son, what it was like cutting his teeth in Boston, and a lot more. Take a listen and thanks again for choosing DittyTV as your source for all things music. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andy McClenaghan is joined by Martin Sexton, Chair of the British Association of Social Workers Policy Ethics and Human Rights Committee and Carolyn Ewart National Director of BASW Northern Ireland to discuss Duty of Candour. They consider the proposal to introduce, in Northern Ireland, a Statutory Duty of Candour, at the organisational and individual levels—including criminal sanctions for breach of the Duty. The conversation highlights major implications for social workers in Northern Ireland which could set a precedent for other UK regions. To read and respond to the consultation proposals, visit https://www.health-ni.gov.uk/consultations/duty-of-candour. For BASW NI's response to the consultation, visit bit.ly/2SNl6qO.

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

Happy Independence Day, July 4th, 2021! Let Freedom Ring!!! Uninterrupted songs that are uniquely American, and songs that are not. Songs of struggle, songs of joy, and songs of freedom. Freedom means different things for different people. This show, (with no back announcing) is celebrating The 4th of July, The United States' Independence Day. God Bless America!!! I designed this episode of #ITWWSS to be the soundtrack to your holiday weekend. It's… joyful, patriotic, a toe tapper, thought provoking, and fun! I hope it makes you want to sing along and dance, blast it out loud on the beach, turn it up to 10 on the highway, backyard, park, mountain top, or anywhere you are right now! I hope you'll share the link with your friends and family, workmates, roommates, mates, lovers, haters, or any one else that you can. We start where most children in the U.S.A. do, with the Pledge Of Allegiance, into a lovely choir, thanks to Neil Young, singing God Bless America. Enter Ray Charles to finish the song, as only he could. By chance, I thought the two versions blended well, so that's how I mixed it. Jimi Hendrix honors us with The Star Spangled Banner, into his original, Freedom. Both recorded live at the Atlanta Pop Festival in 1970. As hard as that may be to follow, Willie Nelson, performing Paul Simon's American Tune, makes for a great segue. As you might expect, this is an eclectic journey, with multiple genres and artists, equally diverse. Rock N Roll, Country Western, Cajun, Folk, Jazz, R&B, Reggae, Funk, World, etc. No borders, no boundaries, no limits. Pure artistic freedom, that's what it's all about! The non stop music continues with, Tears For Fears, Kinks, Neil Coty, Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers, Heart, covering Led Zeppelin, George Harrison, Bruce Springsteen covering Bob Dylan, Mumbo Gumbo, Martin Sexton, Boxing Ghandis, Loggins and Messina, Bob Marley, The Killers, No Doubt covering Talk Talk, Billy Idol, George Michael, Dianne Reeves, Crosby Stills Nash and Young, Scorpions, and the New York Rock and Soul Revue, featuring The Rascals, Phoebe Snow, and Michael McDonald. I cross referenced some of this music (all from my personal library) with Repeat Replay dot Com. The 20 Best Songs About Freedom. Some of these tunes would not be here, had I not read what they had to say. I support artistic freedom in every way possible! Thanks for your patronage and support! Let Freedom Ring!!! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/stewart-strauss/support

Happy Independence Day, July 4th, 2021! Let Freedom Ring!!! Uninterrupted songs that are uniquely American, and songs that are not. Songs of struggle, songs of joy, and songs of freedom. Freedom means different things for different people. This show, (with no back announcing) is celebrating The 4th of July, The United States' Independence Day. God Bless America!!! I designed this episode of #ITWWSS to be the soundtrack to your holiday weekend. It's… joyful, patriotic, a toe tapper, thought provoking, and fun! I hope it makes you want to sing along and dance, blast it out loud on the beach, turn it up to 10 on the highway, backyard, park, mountain top, or anywhere you are right now! I hope you'll share the link with your friends and family, workmates, roommates, mates, lovers, haters, or any one else that you can. We start where most children in the U.S.A. do, with the Pledge Of Allegiance, into a lovely choir, thanks to Neil Young, singing God Bless America. Enter Ray Charles to finish the song, as only he could. By chance, I thought the two versions blended well, so that's how I mixed it. Jimi Hendrix honors us with The Star Spangled Banner, into his original, Freedom. Both recorded live at the Atlanta Pop Festival in 1970. As hard as that may be to follow, Willie Nelson, performing Paul Simon's American Tune, makes for a great segue. As you might expect, this is an eclectic journey, with multiple genres and artists, equally diverse. Rock N Roll, Country Western, Cajun, Folk, Jazz, R&B, Reggae, Funk, World, etc. No borders, no boundaries, no limits. Pure artistic freedom, that's what it's all about! The non stop music continues with, Tears For Fears, Kinks, Neil Coty, Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers, Heart, covering Led Zeppelin, George Harrison, Bruce Springsteen covering Bob Dylan, Mumbo Gumbo, Martin Sexton, Boxing Ghandis, Loggins and Messina, Bob Marley, The Killers, No Doubt covering Talk Talk, Billy Idol, George Michael, Dianne Reeves, Crosby Stills Nash and Young, Scorpions, and the New York Rock and Soul Revue, featuring The Rascals, Phoebe Snow, and Michael McDonald. I cross referenced some of this music (all from my personal library) with Repeat Replay dot Com. The 20 Best Songs About Freedom. Some of these tunes would not be here, had I not read what they had to say. I support artistic freedom in every way possible! Thanks for your patronage and support! Let Freedom Ring!!!

In this episode, Taraleigh and Leah chat with singer-songwriter Ryan Montbleau about the power of lyrics. Ryan describes his process of writing lyrics and following his inner compass in painting a picture that grabs the listener and takes them on a sensory journey. He shares about his newest project, four distinct EPs, Wood, Fire, Water, and Air, and gives listeners the inside scope on what it has been like to birth these into the world. For the “Did you Know” section, Leah talks about research on instrumental music versus music with lyrics on affecting mood. Taraleigh gives listeners tips on how to fully evoke the power of lyrics in her “Daily Jam.” Ryan Montbleau has opened solo/acoustic for John P. Hammond, Melissa Ferrick, Ani DiFranco, Martin Sexton, and Rodrigo y Gabriela. His band, the Ryan Montbleau band, was a regular act included in the line-up at the Gathering of the Vibes music festival in Connecticut, as well as many other festivals in the jam scene. In the spring of 2010 the Ryan Montbleau Band toured with Martin Sexton, as his backing band and opening band. Before departing for that tour, Sexton produced the RMB's album titled, Heavy On the Vine, recorded at Camp Street Studios in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Ryan currently has four new EPs coming out separately, Wood, Fire, Water, and Air.This podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Please leave us a rating or review on iTunes and join our Facebook group to dive deeper into the conversation of live music and health and wellness.Groove Therapy is brought to you by Osiris Media. To discover more podcasts that connect you more deeply to the music you love, check out osirispod.com. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Irida Kakhtiranova, our last neighbor living in sanctuary in a church is released. Some special performances from Lou Barlow and Martin Sexton. Scenes from her homegoing. UMass virologist Dr. Mandy Muller responds to an opinion piece in the local paper claiming that the real answer to our pandemic problems is Vitamin C. Congressman McGovern on whether there is bipartisan support for the Biden infrastructure plan. The viral TikTok trend that’s dangerous for your dog. Retronyms with the Word Nerd. Heron wine from a wine heroine with the Wine Snobs

076: Eugene FriesenGood morning! This is Play It Like It’s Music. I’m Trevor, thanks for listening.On Wednesday, February 24 of 2021 music is not content. It’s connection.I had a crazy performance anxiety dream the other night. In the dream I’m famous enough to get invited to do crazy random things on stage, and they offer me a gig to play Romeo at an outdoor Shakespeare production of Romeo And Juliet. Of course I take it, even though I have no business doing something like that.Meanwhile, also in the dream I’m in the process of buying an old apartment building. So the bulk of the dream is spent visiting the site and going over minutiae like how old the wooden bannisters are and what kind of plumbing needs to be ripped out and what does the landmark commission have to say… I don’t do a single rehearsal for the play.Gig day rolls around and we’re still checking out the property with different real estate agents and managers. I’m riding around in the back of the car - the folks I’m with are completely oblivious to my having taken on a monumental role and they’re just talking about it like I’m going to play songs at a bar or something. Like “that’s so cool that you’re doing this thing tonight”. Meanwhile it dawns on me that I don’t even know a single one of my lines, haven’t even met the cast or the director.They drop me off in front, like half an hour before curtain and I realize that I have to find a sub. No matter what, even though it’s my name on the marquee. I am not gonna be that guy who got dropped right into a Shakespeare play with zero prep. I start looking around and see Willem Dafoe on his way in. We’re not friends in my dream either but he recognizes me and treats me like a friend because it’s like “my big night”. Yeah right.I tell him the situation and offer him the chance to play Romeo at a moments notice. He says thanks, probably not but he might know somebody and starts calling around. I see the real estate agents walking in, start to lose my s**t and…that’s the moment I woke up.Whew.What a fun one! Some ego, some anxiety, a bunch of hubris and the walls all closing in. Maybe it ended well, I don’t know. We’d all like to get bailed out by a superstar at some point in our lives. I’m just so glad it wasn’t real because I do not belong anywhere near a Shakespeare stage.Meanwhile, today on the show:Four-time Grammy Award-winner Eugene Friesen is active internationally as a concert and recording artist, composer, conductor and teacher. Eugene has worked and recorded with such diverse artists as Dave Brubeck, Martin Sexton, Toots Thielemans, Betty Buckley, Dar Williams, Will Ackerman, and Dream Theater.  Eugene's passion for improvised music has been featured in concerts all over the world with the Paul Winter Consort and with Trio Globo (which is Eugene, Howard Levy and Glen Velez). He appeared on "A Prairie Home Companion" playing with superstar soprano Renée Fleming and has performed as a soloist at the International Cello Festival in Manchester, England; the World Cello Congress in Baltimore, Maryland; and the Rio International Cello Encounter in Rio de Janeiro.  He’s a world renowned teacher of new cello techniques and improvisation in the United States, Asia, Europe, Egypt, and South America. Recording credits include five albums of original music, more than 30 CDs with the Paul Winter Consort, and hundreds of tracks featuring his rapturous cello playing on instrumental albums, films, and television scores. Eugene is an artist-in-residence at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine in New York City, and on the faculty of the Berklee College of Music in Boston. It’s an honor to have him on the show.Eugene was one of the very first cellists I ever saw on stage when I was a kid, someone who liberated us from the idea that we had to stay in line and only play the notes on a page with pre-prescribed intent and a general lack of flavor or modern relevance. He took his classical education and helped the cello grow into the modern musical landscape. None of us would be anywhere without people like him. Quick ask: if you believe this show deserves a wider audience, please tell a friend:Now let’s talk to Eugene![Featured tracks: “Shadowplay” and “First Ride” from The Essential Collection]Press PLAY above to hear my conversation with Eugene Friesen.Or subscribe in your podcast app: Apple Podcasts - Spotify- Stitcher - TuneIn - Overcast - PocketcastThanks so much for listening to Play It Like It’s Music. Thanks so much to Maestro Eugene for spending some very generous time with us. You can find him at Eugene Friesen Music dot com and follow him on the gram @eugene.friesen.I can’t believe we’ve gotten to 76 shows! If you believe this show deserves a wider audience in 2021, please tell a friend:Follow me on twitter @trevorexter and talk to me on there if you have thoughts about the show.We're all contending with a mutating professional landscape, jacked revenue streams, a catastrophic global pandemic and plenty of other noise out here.But you gotta keep playing.We don't draw any lines here between scenes or styles.As always, thank you for listening and remember to play it like its music.You can check out my NEW instrumental record on bandcamp, and I hope you will. Volume 2 is coming out next week.Sign the mailing list on substack to get this show sent right to you the very moment it comes out. Music is a beautiful thing and it makes the world go round.Big love to your ears.Trevor(Did you press play yet?)...Do you like this stuff? Please help it grow by sharing it!DID YOU KNOW you can take lessons with me online!Hear all of our guests in rotation on “Playlist It Like It’s Music” (Apple/Spotify)Hear my songs: the “Trevor Exter Playlist” (Apple/Spotify)Vibe out, here are 200 songs I like: (updated regularly on Spotify)Sign the mailing list!Hire me to produce your podcast.Follow me on IG TW FBMore @trevorexter.compsst… sign up for emails: This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit playitlikeitsmusic.substack.com

Patty Larkin is a monster on the guitar. Although starting on the piano, after her uncle gave her a guitar it was all over for young Patty. The main appeal of the instrument was the privacy in which one could play. She holed up for hours playing. In high school she furthered experimented with different ways to play, while working on her singing and writing. She moved to Boston in the 70's to study jazz guitar. She played in several rock bands on electric, but switched her focus to acoustic in the 80's which broadened her range. She rediscovered jazz styles and studied the work of Richard Thompson among others. Around that time, she became an integral part of the New England Folk circuit along with people like Bill Morrissey, Jonatha Brooke and Martin Sexton. For decades Patty Larkin has been a household name within the folk world as she continues to wow us with her intricate style and sophisticated work that has a particular high level humor within her writing and delivery.Patty's latest is a record that sets poetry to her original music. Work by Billy Collins, Natalie Diaz, Nick Flynn, Marie Howe all make their way onto Bird in a Cage. In our conversation, she discusses why she was intrigued to combine music and poetry. She would work the practice of reading poetry out loud into her mornings in order to inspire herself into her day. This left her amazed enough to dedicate an entire record to the process. The project also happened to be the last collaboration Patty completed with the much revered and loved producer, Mike Dennen, who sadly died in 2018. She and Mike co-produced Bird in a Cage and she speaks of their connection and how they would work together. Also, she has the most epic lightning round answer to "Where is the most beautiful place you've ever visited," so I hope you listen all the way to the end! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

In the first of two episodes created to celebrate Human Rights Day, Martin Sexton, Chair of BASW’s Policy, Ethics and Human Rights Committee, joins Andy McClenaghan to discuss the importance of human rights to social work. They consider the nature of human rights, the international human rights framework, domestic human rights law and the application of human rights to everyday social work practice.

How do we stay calm and centered during times of anxiety, and how do we practice being peaceful? The Children's Hour Kids Crew explore strategies together, and with Andy Mason, a singer songwriter from Santa Fe New Mexico who helps kids find their inner strength through music.We also have a visit with our puzzle maker Riya Joshi, and we have two book reviews from kids on the crew. Illuminata reviews “If I Were a Tree, What Would I Be?” by Margaret Cheasebro, and Evan brings us his comments about "Dylan's Birthday Present" by Dr. Victor D.O. Santos.The kids in the Extinction Diaries focus on the Florida Grasshopper Sparrow, a tiny bird fighting for survival.With great music by Betty Cook Clark, Wookiefoot, Elliot Park's latest release, Martin Sexton, Andy Mason, Ketsa, The Mosaic Project, Jack Fetterman and the in Hi-Fi Music Direction, Peter Alsop, Nancee Kahler, and Charity And The JAMband. Click here to see Andy Mason's award winning video for the song Empty.The Children's Hour is supported by the Cultural Services Department and the Urban Enhancement Trust Fund at the City of Albuquerque. This project is supported in part by an award from New Mexico Arts, a division of the Department of Cultural Affairs, and by the National Endowment for the Arts. We also have support from Electric Playhouse and numerous foundations also support our work including the Infinite Gesture Fund, The Limestone Fund, The Laughing Buddha Fund, and the Tarbell Charitable Fund. Thank you to our listeners who contribute to us through the Paypal Giving Fund, Paypal, by subscribing to our podcasts on Patreon, and thank you to the users of Token Ibis who choose to direct the organization to donate to The Children's Hour. durationtitleartistalbumlabel 02:53I've Got A Feeling Everything's Gonna Be AlrightBetty Cook ClarkClose to TheeMarshal 03:36Don't Hold Your BreathWookiefootYou're It!2015 Wookiefoot 01:47Blue Skies over the Rainbow (feat. Anna Park)Elliott ParkSongs with My Daughters2020 Elliott Park 01:10Peeling The OnionSongwriters of FaithSo Far ...2006 Songwriters of Faith 01:24Let There Be Peace On EarthMartin SextonCamp Holiday2005 Kitchen Table Records 02:46This Pretty Planet (feat. The Little Earth School)Andy MasonThis Pretty Planet (feat. The Little Earth School) - Single2018 Limousine Music Co. & the Last Music Co. 03:50EmptyAndy MasonMusic for People Big and Small2016 Andy Mason 02:56Love Bomb Song (The World Needs You to Be You)Andy MasonMusic for People Big and Small2016 Andy Mason 03:19Wonderful People (feat. Judah Marley, Gideon Marley & Abraham Marley)Ziggy MarleyMore Family Time2020 Tuff Gong Worldwide 00:29KetsaEmpty Trees5th CycleSudup Recordings 01:59PazThe Mosaic Project, featuring Brett DennenChildren's Songs for Peace and a Better World (feat. Brett Dennen)2003 The Mosaic Project 01:36Chicken DanceJack Fetterman and the in Hi-Fi Music DirectionInterplanetary MaterialsCreative Commons 03:03Chickens for PeacePeter AlsopTake Me With You!1986 Moose School 01:40Nancee KahlerCircle of FriendsMidnite over Tokyo2007 Artifex 03:17LovingkindnessCharity and the JAMbandFamily Values2012 Charity Kahn 01:10LoopyBlue Dot SessionsThe Balloonist2018 Blue Dot Sessions

Scrappy’s back with this third retrospective podcast featuring some favorite tunes from the first ten years of the show. Featuring tracks from Aretha Franklin, Martin Sexton, Ed Summerfield, Mr. Rogers, Cab Calloway, Little Feat, this show closes out the first ten years as Scrappy starts looking forward once again. The post Broadcasting From Home Podcast 107 appeared first on Broadcasting From Home.

THIS WEEK: Local hero Martin Sexton returns and is playing a social distanced show in a local vineyard. We talk building treehouses and oil changes…and music. Congressman McGovern on the very troubling story from the border about forced hysterectomies. What does he know and what can he do to stop them? Is there life in the clouds of Venus? Mr. Universe and the chair of Astronomy at Mt. Holyoke Dr. Darby Dyar gives us their thoughts. Some red wines for chillier times and more.

Ralph Jaccodine has 4 decades of working in the music business working with artists as diverse as Bruce Springsteen, Rush, Kiss to Livingston Taylor, Martin Sexton and Ellis Paul. He started promoting concerts in Allentown, Pa. and at the University of Notre Dame. Then after a career in commercial real estate, he started an indie record label and artist management company. He is the founder of the Boston Managers Group, a 150+ professional organization. Ralph teaches full time on the faculty of Berklee College of Music in the Music Business/Management department.  This episode finds me and Ralph exploring teaching and mentorship, the things Ralph learned from the church, Mother Teresa and Bruce Springsteen, and the things that he tries to pass along to his students and his children. We also talk about the stresses involved with managing artists’ careers and how to keep the faith in uncertain times.

A dad and daughter dish on pop culture while enjoying a drink. In part 2 of our discussion of pop we're enjoying during the pandemic, we talk aboutMusic: Dua LIpa's "Future Nostalgia," Mac Miller's "Circles," Bob Seger's "Katmandu," and shows from home by Erin Coburn, Martin Sexton and Richard ThompsonBooks: "Liar Temptress Soldier Spy," "Blossom and Bones," "The Glass Hotel," "Blue Highways"Video: The Holderness Family pandemic parodies.Follow us on Instagram and Facebook: @popahallicspodcast

Busking on the streets of Boston helped develop an artist to be who he wanted to be, and a Kentucky artist travels to Iceland to make her album. This is episode 36 of Caffe Lena: 60 Years of Song . Thank you to Sarah at the Caffe for the list of songs and artists for the feature. Martin Sexton left Syracuse for Boston to crash with his brother while he auditioned for some bands in the 1990’s, thinking he could play in a funk band. It never panned out and he found himself busking on sidewalks and subways. Inexperience gave him the freedom to discover the singer-songwriter he could be. Joan Shelley’s album Like the River Loves the Sea was recorded in Iceland. She was looking to experience something and gain a new perspective. Iceland doesn’t have banjos so she used a resonator guitar tuned like a banjo and there wasn’t anything to make a tambourine sounds so her band ages were forced to get creative. Caffe Lena : 60 years of Song, a production of WEXT Radio.

Whether it's singing your heart out on stage or spending an afternoon smashing rocks into a lake with a Wiffle ball bat, our kids learn valuable lessons when they see their dad immersed in something he loves. To kick off Father's Day weekend, the guys share the qualities of a solid Father's Day, and Marc waxes philosophical about the values he took away from his own father's woodworking hobby. They welcome legendary musician, dad, and all-around soulful human being, Martin Sexton onto the show and have a marvelous conversation about passion, soul, heartbreak, and fatherhood. And we learn to stay away from the throw pillows at the Flaherty house. The 20th episode of Modern Dadhood kicks off Father’s Day weekend 2020, with Adam and Marc discussing what an ideal Father’s Day might look like. They quickly realize they’re on the same page… it’s about spending quality, low-key time with the people you love the most. The conversation shifts to the value of our children seeing us express appreciation and excitement for the things we love to do.Moving into the episode topic, Adam reminds Marc of a conversation prior to the launch of Modern Dadhood, where Marc quickly identified  legendary singer/songwriter Martin Sexton as a guest he’d love to have on the show. Marc shares that Sexton’s music has been there for him since he was a teenager, and accompanied him through joyous times and challenging times. The theme of family frequently appears in Martin’s music, and since having children, the lyrics speak to Marc on a totally different level.Martin shares stories of growing up in a Catholic family of 12. He describes his own kids, each with a unique story, and what being a dad means to him. Unsurprisingly, the soul that you see Martin emanate on stage is the same passion that he finds in digging in the dirt or playing Wiffle ball with his 11-year-old son Shane. Other topics include: •  Supporting your kids’ interests (even when they’re very different from your own)•  Valuing time together•  Bringing your all to your work•  Following your bliss•  Growing up in a large, diverse Catholic family•  Giving and receiving “tough love”•  The importance of hope, faith, and optimism•  Experiences from your childhood that leave lasting impressions on you The guys wrap up the episode with another installment of “Did I Just Say That Out Loud?” which might leave you hoping that Adam thoroughly cleans the upholstery in his home.EPISODE TRANSCRIPTLinks:Martin SextonMartin on FacebookMartin on InstagramRed Vault AudioCaspar BabypantsSpencer AlbeeBubby Lewis 

Rita Ryan takes a break from interviewing local musicians to be interviewed by one on the Rick Z Show.  Rita's live radio show Localmotion airs Wednesdays at 4pm on 91.3 WVKR Vasser College. Her over 200 shows shines a spotlight on local talent and the venues they play as well as known musical icons from Paul Schafer and Martin Sexton to Jack Cassidy and Malcolm Cecil. 

Episode 071 - Tidbits 3 Listen to Jake and Joe ramble about some different topics for roughly an hour. Sound exciting? It sure is. Check us out on Facebook! Song of the Week tracks Faith by Ghost https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9-Endf_gyo8 Diner by Martin Sexton https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O6_9nRT0gEU Credits Intro The News by DJ Quads https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iJW8F3Ii2bs Easy Listening Track 4U by Convex https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dMnWZ8tAUkU Find out more on the The Jake & Joe Show website.

Sometimes, an artist is in charge. In Martin Sexton's case, the songs on his CD, 'Mixtape of the Open Road,' were clearly driving the bus. As much as he wanted to create a theme record (like bluegrass or '70s rock), the songs in his collection each represent its own place in space and time. The resulting collection gathers together favorites that make for a memorable listening experience. While out on his massive roadtrip in support of the album, Sexton stopped by Beehive Studios in Saranac Lake, New York, to lay down some live cuts from his mixtape " along with exclusive video performances.