Podcast appearances and mentions of Mindi Abair

This is an Encore Presentation of my May 2024 SAXOPHONE SUMMIT featuring four of the world's best saxophone players.John Helliwell, former member of Supertramp, one of the greatest bands of the rock era. They dominated the charts in the 1970s with their album “Breakfast In America” which sold over 20 million copies. Fred Lipsius, the saxophonist and an arranger for Blood Sweat & Tears, another one of the greatest bands of the modern era, which introduced the horn section into Rock ‘n Roll. Their self-titled second album won the Grammy for Record Of The Year in 1970. Fred arranged several of their biggest hits including “Spinning Wheel” and “Hi De Ho”. Bob Reynolds, the saxophonist for Snarky Puppy, one of the great bands of this era They are a Jazz Fusion band that's won 5 Grammys. And Ada Rovatti, an Italian born saxophonist who has performed with Aretha Franklin, Joe Bonamassa, Mike Stern, Herbie Hancock and The Brecker Brothers Reunion Band.My featured song is “Metro Shuffle”, featuring Mindi Abair, from the album The PGS Experience by my band Project Grand Slam. Spotify link.---------------------------------------------The Follow Your Dream Podcast:Top 1% of all podcasts with Listeners in 200 countries!For more information and other episodes of the podcast click here. To subscribe to the podcast click here .To subscribe to our weekly Follow Your Dream Podcast email click here.To Rate and Review the podcast click here.“Dream With Robert”. Click here.—----------------------------------------ROBERT'S RECENT SINGLES:“MOON SHOT” is Robert's latest single, reflecting his Jazz Rock Fusion roots. The track features Special Guest Mark Lettieri, 5x Grammy winning guitarist who plays with Snarky Puppy and The Fearless Flyers. The track has been called “Firey, Passionate and Smokin!”CLICK HERE FOR THE OFFICIAL VIDEOCLICK HERE FOR ALL LINKS____________________“ROUGH RIDER” has got a Cool, ‘60s, “Spaghetti Western”, Guitar-driven, Tremolo sounding, Ventures/Link Wray kind of vibe!CLICK HERE FOR THE OFFICIAL VIDEOCLICK HERE FOR ALL LINKS—--------------------------------“LOVELY GIRLIE” is a fun, Old School, rock/pop tune with 3-part harmony. It's been called “Supremely excellent!”, “Another Homerun for Robert!”, and “Love that Lovely Girlie!”Click HERE for All Links—----------------------------------“THE RICH ONES ALL STARS” is Robert's single featuring the following 8 World Class musicians: Billy Cobham (Drums), Randy Brecker (Flugelhorn), John Helliwell (Sax), Pat Coil (Piano), Peter Tiehuis (Guitar), Antonio Farao (Keys), Elliott Randall (Guitar) and David Amram (Pennywhistle).Click HERE for the Official VideoClick HERE for All Links—----------------------------------------“SOSTICE” is Robert's single with a rockin' Old School vibe. Called “Stunning!”, “A Gem!”, “Magnificent!” and “5 Stars!”.Click HERE for all links.—---------------------------------“THE GIFT” is Robert's ballad arranged by Grammy winning arranger Michael Abene and turned into a horn-driven Samba. Praised by David Amram, John Helliwell, Joe La Barbera, Tony Carey, Fay Claassen, Antonio Farao, Danny Gottlieb and Leslie Mandoki.Click HERE for all links.—-------------------------------------“LOU'S BLUES”. Robert's Jazz Fusion “Tone Poem”. Called “Fantastic! Great playing and production!” (Mark Egan - Pat Metheny Group/Elements) and “Digging it!” (Peter Erskine - Weather Report)!Click HERE for all links.—----------------------------------------Audio production:Jimmy RavenscroftKymera FilmsConnect with the Follow Your Dream Podcast:Website - www.followyourdreampodcast.comEmail Robert - robert@followyourdreampodcast.com Follow Robert's band, Project Grand Slam, and his music:Website - www.projectgrandslam.comYouTubeSpotify MusicApple MusicEmail - pgs@projectgrandslam.com 

We're celebrating our 10th anniversary all year by digging in the vaults to re-present classic episodes with fresh commentary. What better way to kick things off than where it all began? Here's a look back at episode one and our conversation with Jim Peterik.  ABOUT JIM PETERIKSinger, songwriter, guitarist, and keyboardist Jim Peterik is best known as a founding member of the band Survivor and the co-writer of their Grammy-winning double platinum #1 hit single, “Eye of the Tiger.” But that's only the tip of the iceberg. Thirty-five of Jim's songs have appeared on the Billboard Pop chart, including seven Top 10 singles. His first major success came when his original band, Ides of March, took the Peterik-penned “Vehicle” to the #2 position on the Pop chart in 1970, spawning cover versions by Chet Baker and Shirley Bassey. After a stint as a solo artist with Epic Records, Jim formed Survivor in 1979, penning a string of hits for the band, including “I Can't Hold Back,” “High On You,” “The Search is Over,” “Burning Heart,” and “Is This Love.” While still writing hits for his own group, Jim forged a successful partnership with the members of 38 Special, co-writing classic songs, including “Rockin' Into the Night,” “Hold On Loosely,” and “Caught Up In You.” Widely respected as a top-notch collaborator, Jim has co-written successful songs with a number of artists, including the Beach Boys, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Sammy Hagar, Cheap Trick, the Doobie Brothers, REO Speedwagon, and Mindi Abair. The long list of those who have covered his compositions includes Paul Anka, Gloria Gaynor, Tony Orlando, Reba McEntire, Larry Gatlin, Blackhawk, and The Outlaws. He is the co-author, with Dave Austin, of Songwriting for Dummies. 

Navidad a ritmo de Smooth Jazz. Repasamos música editada en este 2024 para estas fiestas por parte de artistas como Rick Braun, Hank Bilal, Jazz in Pink, Joel del Rosario, Brooke Alford, Roberto Tola, Ed Calle, Robert Glasper y Mindi Abair, entre muchos más.

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

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THIS IS SUMMIT WEEK! Three Summits featuring some of the best Saxophonists, Bassists and Drummers. Today is DRUM SUMMIT with:Peter Erskine, a 2x Grammy winner and a 10x Best Jazz Drummer winner. He's played with Weather Report, Stan Kenton, Maynard Ferguson, Joni Mitchell, Steely Dan and many others.Danny Gottlieb, an all-star drummer who has played with Pat Metheny, the Mahavishnu Orchestra, Gary Burton, Airto Moreira and the Lt. Dan Band among others.Adam Nussbaum, an acclaimed drummer who has played on hundreds of recordings with artists including John Abercrombie, Eliane Elias, Gil Evans, Stan Getz and John Scofield.My featured song is “Metro Shuffle”, featuring Mindi Abair, from the album The PGS Experience by my band Project Grand Slam. Spotify link.---------------------------------------------The Follow Your Dream Podcast:Top 1% of all podcasts with Listeners in 200 countries!For more information and other episodes of the podcast click here. To subscribe to the podcast click here .To subscribe to our weekly Follow Your Dream Podcast email click here.To Rate and Review the podcast click here.“Dream With Robert”. Click here.—----------------------------------------ROBERT'S SINGLES:“SOSTICE” is Robert's newest single, with a rockin' Old School vibe. Called “Stunning!”, “A Gem!”, “Magnificent!” and “5 Stars!”.Click HERE for all links.—---------------------------------“THE GIFT” is Robert's ballad arranged by Grammy winning arranger Michael Abene and turned into a horn-driven Samba. Praised by David Amram, John Helliwell, Joe La Barbera, Tony Carey, Fay Claassen, Antonio Farao, Danny Gottlieb and Leslie Mandoki.Click HERE for all links.—-------------------------------------“LOU'S BLUES”. Robert's Jazz Fusion “Tone Poem”. Called “Fantastic! Great playing and production!” (Mark Egan - Pat Metheny Group/Elements) and “Digging it!” (Peter Erskine - Weather Report)!Click HERE for all links.—----------------------------------------“THE RICH ONES”. Robert's sublime, atmospheric Jazz Fusion tune. Featuring guest artist Randy Brecker (Blood Sweat & Tears) on flugelhorn. Click HERE for all links.—---------------------------------------Audio production:Jimmy RavenscroftKymera Films Connect with the Follow Your Dream Podcast:Website - www.followyourdreampodcast.comEmail Robert - robert@followyourdreampodcast.com Follow Robert's band, Project Grand Slam, and his music:Website - www.projectgrandslam.comYouTubeSpotify MusicApple MusicEmail - pgs@projectgrandslam.com

THIS IS SUMMIT WEEK! Three Summits featuring some of the world's best Saxophonists, Bassists and Drummers. Today is SAXOPHONE SUMMIT with:John Helliwell, former member of Supertramp, one of the greatest bands of the rock era. They dominated the charts in the 1970s with their album “Breakfast In America” which sold over 20 million copies. Fred Lipsius, the saxophonist and an arranger for Blood Sweat & Tears, another one of the greatest bands of the modern era, which introduced the horn section into Rock ‘n Roll. Their self-titled second album won the Grammy for Record Of The Year in 1970. Fred arranged several of their biggest hits including “Spinning Wheel” and “Hi De Ho”. Bob Reynolds, the saxophonist for Snarky Puppy, one of the great bands of this era. They are a Jazz Fusion band that's won 5 Grammys. And Ada Rovatti, an Italian born saxophonist who has performed with Aretha Franklin, Joe Bonamassa, Mike Stern, Herbie Hancock and The Brecker Brothers Reunion Band.My featured song is “Metro Shuffle”, featuring Mindi Abair, from the album The PGS Experience by my band Project Grand Slam. Spotify link.---------------------------------------------The Follow Your Dream Podcast:Top 1% of all podcasts with Listeners in 200 countries!For more information and other episodes of the podcast click here. To subscribe to the podcast click here .To subscribe to our weekly Follow Your Dream Podcast email click here.To Rate and Review the podcast click here.“Dream With Robert”. Click here.—----------------------------------------ROBERT'S SINGLES:“SOSTICE” is Robert's newest single, with a rockin' Old School vibe. Called “Stunning!”, “A Gem!”, “Magnificent!” and “5 Stars!”.Click HERE for all links.—---------------------------------“THE GIFT” is Robert's ballad arranged by Grammy winning arranger Michael Abene and turned into a horn-driven Samba. Praised by David Amram, John Helliwell, Joe La Barbera, Tony Carey, Fay Claassen, Antonio Farao, Danny Gottlieb and Leslie Mandoki.Click HERE for all links.—-------------------------------------“LOU'S BLUES”. Robert's Jazz Fusion “Tone Poem”. Called “Fantastic! Great playing and production!” (Mark Egan - Pat Metheny Group/Elements) and “Digging it!” (Peter Erskine - Weather Report)!Click HERE for all links.—----------------------------------------“THE RICH ONES”. Robert's sublime, atmospheric Jazz Fusion tune. Featuring guest artist Randy Brecker (Blood Sweat & Tears) on flugelhorn. Click HERE for all links.—---------------------------------------Audio production:Jimmy RavenscroftKymera Films Connect with the Follow Your Dream Podcast:Website - www.followyourdreampodcast.comEmail Robert - robert@followyourdreampodcast.com Follow Robert's band, Project Grand Slam, and his music:Website - www.projectgrandslam.comYouTubeSpotify MusicApple MusicEmail - pgs@projectgrandslam.com

This conversation with saxophonist Mindi Abair, hosted by Talaya of "Watercolors" on SiriusXM, was recorded on the second week of The Smooth Jazz Cruise earlier this year.  The two talked about Mindi's storied career and her interests off the bandstand.

This is a Very Special Episode celebrating that we've just passed 2 million downloads for the podcast! I started the podcast in March 2021 during the depths of the pandemic, with no audience at all. It took two years to reach 1 million downloads but just one more year to reach 2 million.I'm extremely thankful for all the wonderful guests that I've had, and so appreciative of my audience for your support.When I began the podcast my goal was to motivate and encourage my listeners to follow their dream, whatever it may be, just as I had followed my youthful music dream later in life. It was only after I turned 60 that I was finally able to devote myself entirely to music. Since then I've released 14 acclaimed albums including a Billboard #1. I've also written a best selling book and started this podcast. As I like to say, you're never too old, and it's never too late, to follow your dream.My guests have been an amazing assortment of talented and successful musicians and other creatives. I've become friends with many of them. And, the icing on the cake is that I've been able to collaborate musically with a number of them.I hope that you continue to enjoy this podcast and my music, as we look forward to 3 million downloads.My featured song is “Metro Shuffle” from the album The PGS Experience by my band Project Grand Slam. This song features the great Mindi Abair on sax and has become more or less the official theme song of the podcast. Spotify link.---------------------------------------------The Follow Your Dream Podcast:Top 1% of all podcasts with Listeners in 200 countries!For more information and other episodes of the podcast click here. To subscribe to the podcast click here.To subscribe to our weekly Follow Your Dream Podcast email click here.To Rate and Review the podcast click here.“Dream With Robert”. Click here.—----------------------------------------“LOU'S BLUES” is Robert's new single. Called “Fantastic! Great playing and production!” (Mark Egan - Pat Metheny Group/Elements) and “Digging it!” (Peter Erskine - Weather Report)!Click HERE for all links.—----------------------------------------“THE RICH ONES”. Robert's recent single. With guest artist Randy Brecker (Blood Sweat & Tears) on flugelhorn. Click HERE for all links.—---------------------------------------“MILES BEHIND”, Robert's debut album, recorded in 1994, was “lost” for the last 30 years. It's now been released for streaming. Featuring Randy Brecker (Blood Sweat & Tears), Anton Fig (The David Letterman Show), Al Foster (Miles Davis), Tim Ries (The Rolling Stones), Jon Lucien and many more. Called “Hip, Tight and Edgy!” Click here for all links.—--------------------------------------“IT'S ALIVE!” is Robert's latest Project Grand Slam album. Featuring 13 of the band's Greatest Hits performed “live” at festivals in Pennsylvania and Serbia.Reviews:"An instant classic!" (Melody Maker)"Amazing record...Another win for the one and only Robert Miller!" (Hollywood Digest)"Close to perfect!" (Pop Icon)"A Masterpiece!" (Big Celebrity Buzz)"Sterling effort!" (Indie Pulse)"Another fusion wonder for Project Grand Slam!" (MobYorkCity)Click here for all links.Click here for song videos—-----------------------------------------Audio production:Jimmy RavenscroftKymera Films Connect with the Follow Your Dream Podcast:Website - www.followyourdreampodcast.comEmail Robert - robert@followyourdreampodcast.com Follow Robert's band, Project Grand Slam, and his music:Website - www.projectgrandslam.comYouTubeSpotify MusicApple MusicEmail - pgs@projectgrandslam.com

Mindi Abair Interview Mindi Abair is a Grammy-nominated saxophonist and vocalist renowned for her dynamic blend of contemporary jazz, rock, and blues. Raised in a musical family, her early influences included her saxophonist father and opera-singer grandmother. After studying at Berklee College of Music, she moved to Los Angeles, where she played with high-profile acts like the Backstreet Boys and Aerosmith before launching a successful solo career. Known for her energetic performances and collaborations with artists like Booker T, Greg Allman and Joe Perry, Abair also co-runs WineandJazz.com with her husband, combining her passions for music and wine through unique events. https://www.mindiabair.com/

EPISODE 112: Two-time Grammy nominee Mindi Abair is a saxophonist, vocalist, and author of “How To Play Madison Square Garden.” You might know her as the featured saxophonist on American Idol, or from touring and/or recording with Aerosmith, Duran Duran, Gregg Allman, Smokey Robinson, and more. As a solo artist, she has consistently topped the Contemporary Jazz and Blues charts, earning her 1st GRAMMY nomination in 2014 for Summer Horns and her 2nd nomination in 2015 for her solo album Wild Heart. In 2019 she launched www.wineandjazz.com bringing together the worlds of wine and music through her wine club and worldwide adventures. mindiabair.comContact us: makingsoundpodcast.comFollow on Instagram: @makingsoundpodcastFollow on Threads: @jannkloseJoin our Facebook GroupPlease support the show with a donation, thank you for listening!

Rick Braun is a dynamic trumpeter, composer and producer with over 20 #1 smooth jazz hits.  Along with his 15 plus studio albums, you'll find Rick collaborating with Richard Elliot, Boney James and Kirk Whalum & Norman Brown in BWB.  On this episode multi-award winning program director Ray White hangs out with Rick backstage and they discuss Rick's latest album Rick Braun, upcoming plans, collaborations and his many special events.  Other interviews and much more from Rick can be found on Episodes 2, 136 and 158.  Lisa Davis, your "Hostess with the Mostest,"  brings you the latest from Mindi Abair, Alexander Zonjic & James Lloyd along with Brian Simpson, whose latest album is Solid Connection.  Get in the groove...on this episode from Classic Artists Today's Coool CAT!  

In this conversation recorded on The Smooth Jazz Cruise 24.1, saxophonist Mindi Abair talks with cruise host Talaya from SiriusXM.  . Mindi talked about collaborating with other artists on The Smooth Jazz Cruise.  And about breaking into the music business when she first moved to LA where she was discovered by Bobby Lyle.  She also reflects on partnering with guitarist Randy Jacobs in the band The Boneshakers.  And of course she discusses her wine and jazz adventures. 

Jimmy Mngwandi – Kaapse Dance – 7:29 Mindi Abair – Forever – 5:16 Roy Hargrove – You Go To My Head – 6:06 Kandace Springs; Avishai Cohen – I Can’t Make You Love Me – 4:35 Cyrus Chestnut; Anita Baker – Summertime (feat. Anita Baker) – 4:27 David Benoit – Feel It Still – 5:03 […]

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Originally from Miami, Terry Wollman was formally educated in Boston, graduating with a Bachelor's Degree in Arranging from the prestigious Berklee College of Music. Soon after arriving in Los Angeles, Terry built a solid reputation as an in-demand session guitarist and producer contributing to all styles of music, from jazz to pop, rock, blues, R&B and beyond. An accomplished and versatile producer, composer, and musician, Terry has commanded such diverse projects with touring, producing, recording and performing with renowned artists including Melissa Manchester, Keb' Mo', Joe Walsh, Tony Bennett, Dick Van Dyke, Alan Bergman, Dave Grusin, Mindi Abair, Wilson Phillips, Al Jarreau, Billy Preston, Gerald Albright, and Eartha Kitt, to name just a few. He's also recently released a brand new solo project titled “Surface”, which includes an incredible cast of musicians. Inside MusiCast is pleased to welcome Terry Wollman.

Urban-jazz guitarist Dee Brown, Possessing a solid musical background, dee has performed with artists such as Al Jarreau, Gerald Albright, Alexander Zonjic, Bob Baldwin, Mindi Abair, Jessy J, Paul Brown, Paul Taylor, Darren Rahn, Tim Bowman, Randy Scott, Gail Jhonson, Nate Harasim, Bob James, Brian Culbertson, Spyro Gyra, The Ohio Players, Najee, Jeffery Osborne, Aretha Franklin, Michael, and BeBe Winans, just to name a few. Brown is a multi-talented phenomenon and is highly sought after. He is firmly committed to his craft and is definitely taking his vision and music to the top. "Deep Secrets", is his forthcoming album on premiere smooth jazz label Innervision Records. On the album "Deep Secrets", “Love You Too” follows two recent successful singles: “Smooth Talk” and “The Prize”.You will experience from Dee's music an intertwining of mesmerizing melodies with groovy, addictive, high-energy beats featuring saxophone, guitar, and vocals. Dee's unique blend and style are an illumination of his being a non-stagnant music lover. Brown is a multi-talented phenomenon and is highly sought after. He is firmly committed to his craft and is definitely taking his vision and music to the top

Season 2 begins! GSWMP is a podcast for musicians, music lovers, and anyone who loves a good story! In-depth discussions about the music industry & gig life with a variety of musicians & creatives from all over the world!@gigstorieswithmusicpeopleEp. 32 - Ben White - Electric & Upright Bass/Stick/BGVX!Along with electric fretted and fretless bass, Ben also plays upright, Chapman Stick, and sings Background vocals. He's played with a ton of people throughout his long career including; Mindi Abair, Warren Hill, Olivia Rox, the Boneshakers, Magnetico, Eric Sardinas, and recorded with Sophie B Hawkins, Suge Knight , Don Felder, and Jessi Colter.You can follow him on instagram @channel71_v2website www.benwhitemusic.comHost:Evan Mykl Chudnow @evanonthebass @the_spaceminthttps://www.thespacemint.com/http://www.evanonthebass.com/https://gig-stories-music-people.captivate.fm*At the moment I have no sponsors, so if you'd like to support this podcast the best thing is to share it on social media or with someone who might be interested! If you want to go above and beyond that and help ensure more episodes you can also purchase my music (including the podcast theme song Smith Type Johnson) at https://evanmykl.bandcamp.com/ or even make a contribution on Venmo @Evan-TheSpacemint any help is very much appreciated!Thank you for listening!

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Contemporary Jazz stalwarts Dave Koz and Rick Braun join us on this holiday special!  Dave Koz and Friends (David Benoit, Rick Braun, Peter White and Rebecca Jade) have recently released Christmas Ballads - 25th Anniversary Collection.  Dave and Rick share their insights on the Christmas tours and holiday albums that have been produced throughout the years.  Saxtress Mindi Abair is our "showcase artist" on this episode, too!!  She is currently out on her "I Can't Wait for Christmas" tour with Vincent Ingala, Lindsey Webster and Adam Hawley.  Ray White and Lisa Davis, bringing you the spirit of the holidays, right here on the Coool CAT!!!  As long as you're in the holiday mood, catch our previous specials on Episodes 117, 93, 72, 52 and 26.

Curtis Harmon and James Lloyd co-founded Pieces of a Dream in 1976.  At the forefront of the contemporary jazz genre, they sat down and talked with our multi-award winning program director Ray White.  The guys shared their insights into their new album Fired Up!, life during the COVID pandemic  and their new protege - Justin Lee Schultz.  Be sure to hear more from Curtis, James and the band on Episodes 30, 96, 112 and 130.  In our "showcase segment," Lisa Davis features Mindi Abair who's produced ten No. 1 radio singles over her solo career.  Her latest album is Forever.  Guitarist Nils is also featured on this episode!  With 15 Top 20 radio hits to his credit, his brand new project is Cool Shades.  You're #1 source for the best in contemporary jazz is right here on the Coool CAT!!

We're told from a young age that we should follow our dreams and do what we love. However, too many people give up after their first roadblock or abandon their dreams altogether. When we leave our passions behind or stop trying, we are building an unfulfilling life for ourselves.  What does it look like to follow your dreams, even if those dreams keep changing?  Hala Taha is the perfect example of somebody who reached for the stars in everything she did, and sometimes fell right back where she started. Instead of giving up, she adjusted her path with the skills she acquired and built a new dream for herself.  Now, she's her own boss with a thriving company and she hosts the #1 Education podcast across all platforms.  In this YAP Replay, the host of the Follow Your Dream podcast, Robert Miller, talks to Hala about how she rebuilt her life again and again. They discuss the rejections she has faced in her career and what led her to make specific career choices and pivots. They also talk about how Hala's life is calming down after half a decade of hustling.  Topics Include: - How it feels for Hala to be living her dreams  - Hala's start at HOT97 - Why did Hala leave HOT97?  - The Sorority of Hip Hop  - Hala's experience with MTV - Working at Hewlett-Packard alongside getting her MBA  - How her tech skills accelerated her career - Starting Young And Profiting podcast and YAP Media  - What's next for Hala?  - And other topics… Hala Taha is the host of Young and Profiting Podcast, frequently ranked as a #1 Education podcast across all apps. Hala is also the CEO of YAP Media, a full-service social media and podcast marketing agency for top podcasters, celebrities, and CEOs. She is well-known for her engaged following and influence on Linkedin, and she landed the January 2021 cover of Podcast Magazine. Robert Miller is a musician and host of the Follow Your Dream podcast. His band, Project Grand Slam, has released 11 albums, including a Billboard #1. They've streamed to over 50,000 Facebook fans and they've opened for several major artists, including Edgar Winters, Blues Traveler, Boney Jones, and Mindi Abair.  His podcast, Follow Your Dream, has a five-star rating with listeners in 200 countries. He also wrote the Follow Your Dream handbook to accompany the Follow Your Dream podcast, an Amazon #1 Bestseller that inspires people to reach for the stars.  Sponsored By: The Jordan Harbinger Show - Search for The Jordan Harbinger Show (that's H-A-R-B-(as in boy)-I-N-(as in nancy)-G-E-R) on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts Connect With Robert Miller: Project Grand Slam: https://www.projectgrandslam.com/  Follow Your Dream Podcast: https://www.followyourdreampodcast.com/  The PGS Store: https://thepgsstore.com/  Connect with Young and Profiting:  YAP's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/youngandprofiting/ Hala's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/htaha/ Hala's Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/yapwithhala/  Website: https://www.youngandprofiting.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome back to the Kickass Couples Podcast. We are celebrating our 1-year anniversary. Throughout the course of this past year, we have had the pleasure of interviewing some dynamic KICKASS couples who have taken the time to share with us what it takes to have a more successful and KICKASS relationship. In this two-part special anniversary edition, we share with you some of our favorite nuggets from these interviews. We hope you enjoy them as much as we do. Tune in to hear first-hand, what you can do and learn to achieve relationship success with your #1 person. What you will learn from this episode:- How to stay fully committed especially during disagreements.- How important the 14 key pillars are for relationship success.- Tips on how to grow and strengthen your relationship.- How to keep an open and honest line of communication with your partner.- How to approach your own relationship to enhance your marriage.Contact us: info@kickasscouplesnation.comWebsite: https://matthewphoffman.com/kickass-couples-nation/Follow us:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Kickasscouplesnation Instagram: @kickasscouplesnationTikTok: @kickasscouplesnationOrder the book: "Kickass Husband: Winning at Life, Marriage, and Sex" by Matthew Hoffman https://matthewphoffman.com/book/ or find it on Amazon. Denny & Amber Locascio - Ep. 4 - Denny Locascio - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/impactfitness922LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/denny-locascio-68271843Amber LocascioInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ambercamille2/Tom & Beverly Rodgers - Ep. 24-Website: https://www.rodgerscc.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rodgerschristiancounselingLinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/rodgers-christian-counseling/YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxKd7gWBz6gkp3OYY7pNZ5w/featuredSoundCloud:https://soundcloud.com/user-874775070Beverly Rodgers:LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/beverly-rodgers-phd-3bbaba11/Joseph & Fallon Warren - Ep.26-Joseph Warren: Website: https://www.josephwarren.net/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/josephwarrenceoInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/realjosephwarren/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/josephwarrenceo/Mindi Abair & Eric Guerra - Ep.29-Website: https://wineandjazz.com/Mindi Abair:Website: https://www.mindiabair.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wineandjazzlifeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindiabair/Eric Guerra:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/eric.guerra100Rory & AJ Vaden - Ep.33-Website: https://brandbuildersgroup.com/Rory Vaden: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/roryvadenFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/theroryvadenLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/roryvaden/TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@roryvadenAJ Vaden:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/buildyourbrandwithajvadenInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/aj_vaden/LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/ajvaden/Scott & Erika Savor - Ep.35-Website: https://scottsavor.com/Scott Savor: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-savor/Erika Savor:Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/esandell1Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/erikasavor/And if you haven't done so already, be sure to like, subscribe and share our channel!

This was a super-fun interview with 2 people at the top of their game in music. Mindi Abair has performed with Aerosmith, the Boneshakers and was the saxophonist on American Idol a few years ago. You can read more of her Bio on her site below. Theo Wanne has been studying and designing mouthpieces for […] The post Mindi Abair and Theo Wanne at the NAMM Show 2022 – Ep 146 appeared first on Everything Saxophone Podcast.

Jimmy Mngwandi – Kaapse Dance – 7:29 Mindi Abair – Forever – 5:16 Roy Hargrove – You Go To My Head – 6:06 Kandace Springs; Avishai Cohen – I Can’t Make You Love Me – 4:35 Cyrus Chestnut; Anita Baker – Summertime (feat. Anita Baker) – 4:27 David Benoit – Feel It Still – 5:03 […]

Mindi Abair is a grammy nominated saxophone player and recording artist whom you may have seen performing on American Idol or with Aerosmith or alongside Dave Koz and Gerald Albright. We got together at this year's NAMM show for a very interesting conversation about music, wine and geeky sax stuff. Mindi has a new album out called Forever https://amzn.to/3Hy8Tvh which you should definitely check out, and there's also a brand new version of her signature mouthpiece made by Theo Wanne the Mindi Abair 2. https://geni.us/bLUK Mindi is also the author of a great book I've been reading about developing your skills as a performer it's called How to Play Madison Square Garden https://amzn.to/3xBNf4q and I can strongly recommend reading it. Theo Wanne Mindi Abair 2 alto sax mouthpiece https://geni.us/bLUK Mindi Abair Album Forever https://amzn.to/3Hy8Tvh Book - How to Play Madison Square Garden https://amzn.to/3xBNf4q https://www.mindiabair.com/ The Better Sax EAS112 alto saxophone - https://geni.us/BKIGTw BetterSax Burnin' Mouthpieces - https://geni.us/6RcUMu

Today's smooth jazz has that soul to it. It speaks to you from down deep. Check out the presentations of their soul. Here's Stanley Jordan, Kenny Pore, D.S. Wilson, Patrice isley, Greentea Peng, Freddie Fox, 496 West, George Howard, Moonga K. Mindi Abair and Collective Groove Band. Then  we add a double dose of Sonix, Preye', Alexa Givens, Alex Isley, Axiom , Jamila Woods, Neneh Cherry, Jazzmeia Horn and Plunky. From deep down in their soul comes some exciting tunes.Thanks to SONIX for dropping by. A fun interview with a great guy who showcases a couple of songs for us.  Be sure and look out for the Love Crusade project. The crew, Tony Lewis and Val Jones thank you for checking us out and  look forward to hang'n soon.Take care of yourself, look out for your brothers and sisters and God will look out for you all.Karl BlakeKarlblake2012@gmail.com919-824-4467

Mindi Abair – Forever – 5:16 Cory Wong; Dirty Loops – Follow The Light – 4:04 Patrick Bradley; Dave Koz – Can You Hear Me – 5:04 Dylan Chambers; Cory Wong – You Gotta Respect Yourself! – 3:11 Chris Walker – Because I Love You (feat. Dave Koz) – 00:04:16 Marcus Anderson – I Choose […]

Everybody has a dream. My youthful dream was to become a rock star. I finally followed my dream later in life when I formed my band, Project Grand Slam. A year ago I started the Follow Your Dream podcast in order to inspire and motivate you to follow your dream. From time to time I like to remind you of my story, so you can see for yourselves that, as I like to say, you're never too old, and it's never too late, to follow your dream.Recently I was interviewed on a terrific podcast called Beyond The Crucible, and I decided to re-broadcast the interview as a Special Episode of this podcast, because the interview skillfully lays out my story and tells you the precise steps that I took toward my dream and that anyone can take. The interview is chock full of "value bombs" that I hope will inspire and motivate you to follow and succeed at your dream.--------------------------------------------   My featured song in this Special Episode is “Metro Shuffle” ft. Mindi Abair from the album The PGS Experience by Project Grand Slam. Spotify link here.Robert discusses the following with Warwick and Gary:Being born into a musical family How the Beatles prompted him to put his trumpet down How law school and becoming a lawyer derailed his rock 'n roll dreams Getting back on track toward his dream The accident that played into his pivot The moment he finally pursued his musical dream with gusto Why it requires action to make your second act happen Lessons from the inventor of WD-40 Sometimes a dream is delayed because we're not really ready for it How his band got its name Starting his podcast Writing The Follow Your Dream Handbook Robert's message of hope for listeners  If you enjoyed the show, please Subscribe, Rate, and Review. Just Click Here. “The Shakespeare Concert” is the new album by Robert's band, Project Grand Slam. It's been praised by famous musicians including Mark Farner of Grand Funk Railroad, Jim Peterik of the Ides Of March, Joey Dee of Peppermint Twist fame, legendary guitarist Elliott Randall, and celebrated British composer Sarah Class. The music reviewers have called it “Perfection!”, “5 Stars!”, “Thrilling!”, and “A Masterpiece!”. The album can be streamed on Spotify, Apple and all the other streaming services. You can watch the Highlight Reel HERE. And you can purchase a digital download or autographed CD of the album HERE.  Robert's “Follow Your Dream Handbook” is an Amazon #1 Bestseller. It's a combination memoir of his unique musical journey and a step by step how-to follow and succeed at your dream. Available on Amazon and wherever books are sold. Get your Complimentary DREAM ROADMAP with Robert's 5 steps to pursue and succeed at YOUR dream. Just click here: https://www.followyourdreampodcast.com/DreamRoadmap Connect with Beyond The Crucible at:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/crucibleleadership/ Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/warwick-fairfax-8902081/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1yAL-HvY6j2hg52_60oV-A Connect with the Follow Your Dream Podcast:Website: www.followyourdreampodcast.comFacebook: www.facebook.com/FollowYourDreamPodcastEmail Robert: robert@followyourdreampodcast.com Follow Robert's band, Project Grand Slam, and his music:Website: https://www.projectgrandslam.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/projectgrndslamStore: https://www.thepgsstore.com/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/PGSjazzFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/projectgrandslam/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/04BdGdJszDD8WtAFXc9skWApple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/project-grand-slam/274548453Email: pgs@projectgrandslam.com

Singer of Ponderosa Grove and producer of the upcoming Pure Imagination Festival in her hometown of Prescott, Arizona, Candace Devine loves whiskey and today, she brings her palate to the dance of tasting on the podcast. She broke down the lineup, bringing forth notes reanging from "fig and raison" to "oak and sour." She talks about her current tour with Tedeschi Trucks Band, and Fred somehow tells a story about the time he passed out next to homeless people in New Orleans. Get to know Candace Devine A songwriter on the Grammy-nominated Wild Heart by Mindi Abair, lead vocalist Devine has opened for and worked with artists from Ringo Starr and Christina Aguilera to Adam Lambert, Tedeschi Trucks Band, Michelle Branch, Styx, and more, as well as singing for television and feature films. She spends time creating songwriter labs to encourage musicians to co-create and support other musicians, hosts a successful podcast, The Creative Convergence and also hosts Live from Raven Sound Studio, a live music documentary series on YouTube. Get to Know Fred Minnick Subscribe to Fred Minnick's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyE_GJtYr3yowks2iv1o4jg?view_as=subscriber Merch, including official The Fred Minnick Show Glencairn: https://shop.podcastone.com/collections/the-fred-minnick-show Become a YouTube Member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyE_GJtYr3yowks2iv1o4jg/join Glencairn provides glassware The Fred Minnick Show: https://www.glencairnwhiskyglass.com/ The American Spirits Council of Tasters: https://ascotawards.com OFFICIAL THEME SONG The Fred Minnick Show intro features Moon Tooth's “Awe At All Angles”, available now on Pure Noise Record. Listen to the full song at https://fanlink.to/aweatallangles. FOLLOW FRED htps://www.instagram.com/fredminnick/ https://twitter.com/FredMinnick https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyE_GJtYr3yowks2iv1o4jg https://www.facebook.com/fred.minnick/ Buy Fred's Books https://www.amazon.com/dp/0760351724/ref=as_sl_pc_qf_sp_asin_til?tag=httpwwwfredmi-20&linkCode=w00&linkId=7cf6556bbccd99181248b3ae598a9c5b&creativeASIN=0760351724 Subscribe to Fred's Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-fred-minnick-show-podcast/id1490483021 https://bourbonpursuit.com/all-podcasts/ Disclosure Statement: https://www.fredminnick.com/disclosures/

Agradece a este podcast tantas horas de entretenimiento y disfruta de episodios exclusivos como éste. ¡Apóyale en iVoox! Presentación de 'Late Bloomin' Jazzman', el disco que acaba de publicar el vocalista Mark Winkler, y repaso a novedades editadas recientemente por Mindi Abair, Norman Brown, The Clarisse Sisters, Julian Vaughn y Marqueal Jordan. El bloque central está dedicado a recordar algunos álbumes que el saxofonista Hank Crawford lanzó en la década de los 70.Escucha este episodio completo y accede a todo el contenido exclusivo de Cloud Jazz Smooth Jazz. Descubre antes que nadie los nuevos episodios, y participa en la comunidad exclusiva de oyentes en https://go.ivoox.com/sq/27170

In the next hour of The Roadhouse, I've got a full set of Roadhouse debuts, a track from a deluxe edition follow-up to a first-of-its-kind release, and a surprising Roadhouse debut from a guitarist who's been around since the early 1960s. Balta Bordoy & the Bad Boys, Gov't Mule, Delbert McClinton, Bonham-Bullick, and Mindi Abair lead the hour. We're pretty much right on par with 14 tracks in the hour and that those tracks definitely comprise another hour of the finest blues you've never heard.

In the next hour of The Roadhouse, I've got a full set of Roadhouse debuts, a track from a deluxe edition follow-up to a first-of-its-kind release, and a surprising Roadhouse debut from a guitarist who's been around since the early 1960s. Balta Bordoy & the Bad Boys, Gov't Mule, Delbert McClinton, Bonham-Bullick, and Mindi Abair lead the hour. We're pretty much right on par with 14 tracks in the hour and that those tracks definitely comprise another hour of the finest blues you've never heard.

Agradece a este podcast tantas horas de entretenimiento y disfruta de episodios exclusivos como éste. ¡Apóyale en iVoox! Presentación de 'Romantic', el disco que acaba de publicar el cantante italiano Mario Biondi, y repaso a recientes estrenos protagonizados por Darren Rahn, Mindi Abair, Mamas Gun, Rick Braun y U-Nam. En el bloque para el recuerdo recuperamos los dos discos que editó, a finales de los 80, un proyecto llamado Body, integrado por las hermanas Francina, Peggy y Letitia Body.Escucha este episodio completo y accede a todo el contenido exclusivo de Cloud Jazz Smooth Jazz. Descubre antes que nadie los nuevos episodios, y participa en la comunidad exclusiva de oyentes en https://go.ivoox.com/sq/27170

Agradece a este podcast tantas horas de entretenimiento y disfruta de episodios exclusivos como éste. ¡Apóyale en iVoox! Nuestro estreno de hoy es ‘Forever’, el nuevo trabajo discográfico de la saxofonista Mindi Abair. Repasamos otros recientes lanzamientos en la música Smooth Jazz de David Benoit, U-Nam, Darren Rahn, Robert Glasper y The Clarisse Sisters. En el bloque central recordamos a un artista recientemente fallecido: el teclista, compositor y cantante Timmy Thomas.Escucha este episodio completo y accede a todo el contenido exclusivo de Cloud Jazz Smooth Jazz. Descubre antes que nadie los nuevos episodios, y participa en la comunidad exclusiva de oyentes en https://go.ivoox.com/sq/27170

La lista adulta contemporánea de España, con Alexis González www.top40star.es Primera parte de la edición de TOP 40 STAR de 19 de marzo de 2022. @top40star

Robert Miller is a musician who followed his youthful dream later in life and became a Rock Star when he was in his 60s, an age when most people are planning their retirement. He's living proof that you're never too old, and it's never too late, to follow your dream.In just 5+ years Robert and his band, Project Grand Slam, have released 10 celebrated albums, including a Billboard #1, have had over 4 million video views, over 1 million Spotify streams, and gained more than 50,000 Facebook fans. He's played festivals and concerts around the world and opened for Edgar Winter, Blues Traveler, Boney James, Mindi Abair, and an after-show for YES.In March 2021 Robert started the Follow Your Dream Podcast to inspire and motivate others to pursue and succeed at their dream – whatever it may be. Robert's initial podcast guests have included “Cousin Brucie” Morrow, America's most famous radio personality; Anton Fig, drummer on The David Letterman Show; Mort Crim, longtime Detroit television anchor; Robert Funaro, star of The Sopranos; Steve Katz of Blood Sweat & Tears; and I'm pleased to say I've managed to sneak on as a guest, too.  Robert wrote the Follow Your Dream Handbook to accompany the podcast. The handbook is part memoir, telling his unique and compelling story, and part how-to, explaining his DREAM theory - the exact steps that he followed and that readers can follow in order to pursue and succeed at their dream.  

Last week, we sat down with an incredibly accomplished and cool musician Mindi Abair and her wine-expert husband -Eric Guerra. Both of these partners came from previous marriages.  This couple has learned how to prioritize being honest and up-front from the start of their relationship to make sure they both understood what they each needed to soar. Coming from two drastically different worlds, they had to each pull the other out of their comfort zones and learn how to grow together. This kickass couple is not afraid to accept influence from each other and learn how to find room for improvement within themselves and their relationship. Tune in to hear the key take aways that you can apply in your own relationship right now. Mindi's Music: https://www.mindiabair.comThe Wine and Music experience: https://www.reservetastings.comFollow us on Instagram, Facebook and TikTok@kickasscouplesnationFor access to workshops with professional therapists, keynote speakers, hot seat training and more exclusive content join our online learning community at: https://matthewphoffman.comOrder ‘Kickass Husband: Winning at Life, Marriage, and Sex' by Matthew Hoffman at https://matthewphoffman.com/ And don't forget to leave us a review!

 | Artist  | Title  | Album Name  | Album Copyright | Bernie Marsden  |  Johnny....  | CHESS  |   |  | Grant Dermody And Frank Fotusky  | Seattle Rainy Day Blues  | Diggin In John's Backyard | Ella Fitzgerrald & Louis Armstrong  | Have Yourself a Merry Little Chri  | Ella Fitzgerald & Louis Armstrong | Bluebusters  | Elmo's Blues  | Various-Landslide Records 40th Anniversary  CD 1 | Stacy Mitchhart  | Something So Wrong  | Printers Alley  |  | Benny Turner  | I Want Some Christmas Cheer  | 2019 Blind Raccoon Holiday Collection | Lachy Doley Group  | Cruel Cruel World  | Make Or Break  |  | Slim Butler  | Ain´t No Excuse  | Bone Deep  |  | Mindi Abair  | All I Got For Christmas Is The Blues  | All I Got For Christmas Is The Blues | Bernard Allison  | Highs And Lows  | Highs and Lows  |  | Tom Waits  | John The Revelator  | God Don't Never Change; The Songs of Blind Willie Johnson | Asylum Street Spankers  | Each Day  | God's Favorite Band  |  | E D Brayshaw  | After The Storm  | Random Repeat  |  | Ben Reel  | All Souls Alive (live)  | Ben Reel Band Live @JJ Smyths Dublin | Mick Kolassa  | Christmas Morning Blues  | Uncle Mick's Christmas Album | Swamp Poets  | Jesus Drank Wine  | Hoodoo Du Voodoo  |  | Pee Wee Crayton  | Bounce Pee Wee  | Roots of Rock N' Roll Vol 4 1948 | Howlin' Wolf  | Who's Been Talking (alternate take)  | The London Howlin' Wolf Sessions (Rarities Edition) | Chuck Berry  | Back in the USA  | The Ultimate Collection cd 2 | Roy Milton Solid Senders  | Christmas Time Blues  | Christmas Blues  CD 1 | Mississippi MacDonald  | It Can't Hurt Me (Radio Edit)  | Do Right, Say Right (radio edit) | Jessie Lee & The Alchemists  | I Don't Need To Say  | Let it Shine  |  | Matt Backer  | Mystic Ruler  | BACKERNALIA  |  | Charlie Stewart  | Santa Claus Won't Come This Year  | Papa Ain't No Santa Claus, Mama Ain't No Christmas Tree | Chickenbone Slim  | Ought To Be Loved  | Serve It To Me Hot  |  | Dave Hunt  | Funky Stew  | Behind The Moon  |  | Al Green  | It Feels Like Christmas |Blues & Soul Xmas |

This week Matthew and Kim sit down with musician Mindi Abair and, wine expert Eric Guerra. This couple met in their early 40's and have been inseparable for the last eight years. Eric, previously married, brought two daughters into the relationship, and Mindi, a single woman, had to step out of her comfort zone and jump into family life. Each having successful individual careers in the music and wine label industries, they had everything but a partnership. This fun-loving duo is not only a kickass couple but business partners in their unique wine and art experience. Keep listening to hear how they have adapted to each other's lives seamlessly and maintain their commitment, trust, and loyalty in love and business. Key Topics -learning from other successful relationships -Bringing children from a different marriage into your relationship -getting ahead of conflicts-Learning vulnerability Quotes “One of the initial things I loved about him. He is this amazingly loyal, just real guy and not everyone is that.” - Mindi “She's all in, that was it. She's the only person I ever dated that when we started to fall in love she was all in and there was no question about that at all about anything.” -Eric “There things that break up relationships all the time, money, finances, how we deal with challenges with the kids or careers. Never once have I ever questioned the trust the loyalty the decisions she's made that involve us.” -Eric “Here I was, probably the one woman on the entire planet who didn't have kids, and I get with a guy who has two, two girls. And it's not 50/50 custody it was 100% custody, he was raising his daughters himself and that was something that was not in my comfort zone.” -Mindi “I think with the commitment aspect, we both had to go out of our comfort zone and become a team and learn from each other and our new path and I think that was something that made us stronger.” -Mindi “I'm the chattier person in real life, maybe I'm not the more open person. I'm more kind of not as open about talking about feelings or things that could be incredibly bad not to talk about so I love that he is that personality that will bring it up.” -Mindi “It's hard to be vulnerable. I grew up a woman in a man's world in music. Vulnerability is not the key to success necessarily, but in a relationship it is.” - Mindi “People are commenting on our relationship more than the wine, more than the music and then they say holy cow this show is awesome and the wine is great.” -Eric “Find someone who can bring out all the great things that you want to be in life...finding Mindi brought out all the things I've always wanted to be.” -Eric Find Mindi at: https://www.mindiabair.comFind their wine and music experience: https://www.reservetastings.comFollow us on Instagram, Facebook and TikTok @kickasscouplesnationFor access to workshops with professional therapists, keynote speakers, hot seat training and more exclusive content join our online learning community at: https://matthewphoffman.comOrder ‘Kickass Husband: Winning at Life, Marriage, and Sex' by Matthew Hoffman at https://matthewphoffman.com/ And don't forget to leave us a review! 

I am delighted to welcome you to Episode #73 of SEASON 8 of 'Sharing Life Lessons'. A podcast that brings you stories from around the world to have fun with and to learn from because stories inspire, stories teach and stories heal!!. We are one spirit; one soul and together we are creating a library of stories and life lessons. Sharing Life Lessons has expanded to YouTube. Please click and subscribe to get us to our goal of 1000 subscribers by end of this month: https://youtube.com/channel/UCj9tq1TlyMj79sSxITvzdMw To support the creation of this podcast please go to https://anchor.fm/sharinglifelessons and hit the support button with the dollar sign to sign up for a monthly subscription for an amount of your choice. This will enable me to continue to bring to you an enhanced season 8. The target audience for this episode is EVERYONE; especially if you have a DREAM and you love music! Our guest for today is Robert Miller. Robert is a musician who followed his youthful dream later in life and became a Rock Star when he was in his 60s, an age when most people are planning their retirement. In just 5+ years Robert and his band, Project Grand Slam, have released 10 celebrated albums including a Billboard #1, have had over 4 million video views, over 1 million Spotify streams, and more than 50,000 Facebook fans. He's played festivals and concerts around the world and opened for Edgar Winter, Blues Traveler, Boney James and Mindi Abair, and an after-show for YES. In March 2021 Robert started the Follow Your Dream Podcast to inspire and motivate others to pursue and succeed at their dream – whatever it may be. Robert's Podcast Website: www.followyourdreampodcast.com Follow Your Dream Handbook: https://amzn.to/3y2jp7p My band, Project Grand Slam: www.projectgrandslam.com These are my Key Takeaways from my dialogue with our guest for today: 1. You are never too old, and it is never too late to follow your dream! 2. If you have a dream, then take baby steps towards it so that it is not too daunting and it becomes doable. 3. Life is not a straight line and there is no straight line to success. It is going to be a wiggle and you must be willing to deal with that and make adjustments to your plan along the way. 4. Robert took us through his interesting dream theory. He explains clearly what each step towards achieving your dream entails. 5. it's not success or failure that is the key. It's the act of trying. That's what will give you the inner happiness, the satisfaction. Success is just the icing on the cake. 6. Lastly, Covid has taught us that we can't assume that we have forever so if things were to end sooner then let's ask ourselves have we accomplished, and involved ourselves in things we wanted and have we created joy, happiness, and family relationships that we wanted to create? I will bring you the next episode of Sharing Life Lessons next Wednesday. Until then, 'be happy, be safe and be blessed'. Podcast links: YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/channel/UCj9tq1TlyMj79sSxITvzdMw Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sharing-life-lessons/id1495248815?uo=4 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1EZMzRw1cWMyvSiyeeyTRd --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sharinglifelessons/support

Today's guest is a two-time Grammy nominee with 12 #1 radio hits, Mindi Abair. She is a very successful saxophonist, vocalist, and author, and she is also an entrepreneur. She was the featured saxophonist on American Idol for a couple of seasons and the first solo saxophonist touring with Aerosmith since 1973. Her father was a saxophone and a keyboard player in the Blue-Eyed Soul band. Her grandmother was an opera singer. Seeing her father having so much fun on stage while playing saxophone, she also chose to play saxophone, and she chose well. She loves playing for the masses, and she says she has always been a live music girl. In 2019 Mindi and her husband, Eric, launched Reserve Tasting Wine Company. Listen to this episode to learn more about her, her music, her life, business, hobbies, passion; what she likes to listen to, and much more. In the ‘Bout it or Doubt it segment, you can find out what she thinks about skydiving and mounting climbing. Enjoy this conversation and listening to three of her songs: April, Flirt, and Be Beautiful. Episode Highlights08:38 – In my music, you can hear that pop influence on certain records. Certain records are more blues-influenced, a lot more organic sounding, or rougher. I try to take what's in my heart at the time. Art should reflect life. 13:54 – I was going to make music that moves people, that moves me. We recorded April right as the world was shutting down for the pandemic. That song tells the story. 17:46 – I felt the same as I feel now, that I became a better saxophonist on that tour and making that record because you're surrounded every night on stage and backstage with these incredible players. 25:02 – I've spent my life creating music and playing music. But my husband has spent his life running very cool vineries. He is quite knowledgeable. He goes and finds incredible wines, and I create the artwork for it. And I put together a playlist for each bottle.35:56 – I spent about ten years on the board of The Recording Academy. I became a national Trustee for the organization. I really love to be a part of that, and it became a huge part of my life because they do so much good. ContactFresh Coast Jazz FestivalMindi Abair websitehttp://www.prettygoodforagirl.net/Reserve Tasting Wine Company

In just six months since its launch in March 2021 the Follow Your Dream podcast has 38 episodes, a Top 5% ranking, many thousands of downloads from dozens of countries, VIP guests from various walks of life including musicians, broadcasters, authors, dancers, actors and more, Bonus Music Episodes, and Songfests. Stick with us - so much more to come!I wasn't completely sure where things would go when I started the podcast. I knew that I wanted to help people pursue their dream, and combine that with my music which is the manifestation of my dream. But the exact dynamics were going to be more like a work in progress.I called upon 4 friends as my initial guests, including “Cousin Brucie” Morrow, America's most famous radio personality, who was my first guest.The podcast has developed tremendously. So many fantastic guests - musicians, broadcasters, authors, dancers, actors. Such interesting and successful people. Wonderful examples of people who followed their dream to success.I'm proud to say that the podcast entered the Top 5% of all podcasts several months ago - and we're still climbing. Many thousands of downloads so far from dozens of countries.I started this podcast to help all of the dreamers out there to pursue and succeed at their dream, whatever it might be, just as I followed and succeeded at my music dream.I believe that Everyone has a dream, and they come in all different shapes and sizes. It could be to learn a new skill, start a new hobby, open up a business, or change jobs. When we're young our dreams are usually big, like becoming a scientist, a ball player, the president, or maybe even a Rock Star. But most people never wind up pursuing their youthful dream because life gets in the way. Marriage, kids, job, obligations, debt. You wake up one day and realize that your dream has gone away - and you're full of regret.That's what happened to me too. My youthful music dream got away from me - not just for years but for decades - until finally, when I was in my 60s, I realized that it was now or never. I did not want to look back at the end of my life and regret that I never even took the shot. So I jumped into the deep end of the pool. And for me it was the best decision I ever made.Here I am 5 or 6 years later and I've got 10 celebrated albums including a Billboard #1, over 4mm video views, over a million Spotify streams, over 50,000 FB fans, I've played festivals and concerts around the world, and I've had appearances with Edgar Winter, Blues Traveler, Boney James and Mindi Abair.How did I do it? And how can you follow and succeed at your dream?I believe that the answer lies in creating an Action Plan consisting of baby steps. If you think of your dream in its entirety - from A to Z - you may be intimidated that it's too big a leap. But if you break it down and look at it as a baby step from A to B and then another baby step from B to C, and so on, it becomes manageable.All of my podcast guests have had one thing in common - they followed their dream and are successful at what they do. And I ask them for their advice to the dreamers out there. People who have never pursued their dream, or where they tried but haven't yet been successful.Their advice is remarkably consistent across all occupations. Try. Stick to it. Never give up. Persistence. Hard work. Don't let anyone or any comment get you down or dissuade you.And keep in mind that success is not the goal. The goal is trying. To take your best shot. To never wake up at any point in your life and say that you regret not giving your dream a chance. Success is just the icing on the cake. As the saying goes, it's the journey not the destination.So keep listening to this podcast, and tell your friends about it too. Each week I hope to inspire and motivate you. And I do things here that no other podcast does - like Bonus Music Episodes and Songfests with my musical guests.And pick up a copy of my new book, The Follow Your Dream Handbook. It's an extension of this podcast and a combination memoir of my music journey and a step by step how-to. It will show you the way. Just go to Amazon and enter Follow Your Dream Handbook by Robert Miller in the search bar, or click here. https://amzn.to/3y2jp7p So thanks for a great first 6 months. I hope you'll stick with me, and tell your friends about the podcast as well. I'll see you in the next episode! Connect with the Follow Your Dream Podcast:Website: www.followyourdreampodcast.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/followyourdreampodcast/Facebook: www.facebook.com/FollowYourDreamPodcastEmail Robert: robert@followyourdreampodcast.com Follow Robert's band, Project Grand Slam, and his music:Website: https://www.projectgrandslam.comStore: https://www.thepgsstore.com/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/PGSjazzFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/projectgrandslam/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/04BdGdJszDD8WtAFXc9skWApple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/project-grand-slam/274548453Email: pgs@projectgrandslam.com

Introducing Robert's Follow Your Dream Handbook, part memoir and part how-to, to inspire and motivate all you dreamers out there to pursue and succeed at your dream, whatever it is, just as Robert has succeeded at his music dream!Hi I'm Robert Miller and this is a Special Episode of the Follow Your Dream Podcast to announce that my Follow Your Dream Handbook has been released and is now available.The Handbook is a combination memoir of my unique personal musical journey, and a step-by-step how-to pursue and succeed at your dream, whatever it is. It's for all those dreamers out there who have a dream but have never pursued it for whatever reason, or just haven't been successful yet. The Handbook will show you the way. Plus it's chock full of terrific photos. And remember, I'm living proof that you're never too old, and it's never too late, to follow and succeed at your dream.I need your help to make the Handbook into a Bestseller! If enough of you buy it and leave a favorable Customer Review on Amazon we can do it! Amazon only counts reviews from Verified Customers who buy the book. But at $2.99 it's a steal!The reviews of the Handbook have been superb. Among other things it's been called “inspiring”, “extremely helpful”, “highly readable”, “the guiding light” and “a true literary treasure”.Mindi Abair, the GRAMMY nominated saxophonist, sums it up by saying “the world would be a better place if we all pursued our dreams and aspirations, and Robert tells some great stories and imparts wisdom and inspiration along the way”.So please, pick up The Follow Your Dream Handbook today at the sale price of only $2.99. Just go to Amazon and enter Follow Your Dream Handbook by Robert Miller into the search bar, or click on the link below. And then please leave a favorable review on Amazon. JUST CLICK HERE FOR THE AMAZON LINK. And keep listening to this podcast, where each week I interview another incredibly successful guest who will tell their story and impart their advice to you dreamers and inspire you to follow and succeed at your dream. And I also release things like Bonus Music Episodes from time to time and I do Songfests, things that no other podcast does. So stick with me. Thanks so much. If you enjoyed the show, please Subscribe, Rate, and Review. Just Click Here. Connect with the Follow Your Dream Podcast:Website: www.followyourdreampodcast.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/followyourdreampodcast/Facebook: www.facebook.com/FollowYourDreamPodcastEmail Robert: robert@followyourdreampodcast.com Follow Robert's band, Project Grand Slam, and his music:Website: https://www.projectgrandslam.comStore: https://www.thepgsstore.com/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/PGSjazzFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/projectgrandslam/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/04BdGdJszDD8WtAFXc9skWApple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/project-grand-slam/274548453Email: pgs@projectgrandslam.com

Robert's guest in this episode is Mindi Abair, two-time GRAMMY nominated Saxophone Star, Singer and Composer!Robert's song in this episode: "Metro Shuffle ft. Mindi Abair" from The PGS Experience. Robert's band, Project Grand Slam, had the pleasure of opening for Mindi Abair and The Boneshakers on two occasions at B.B. King's in NYC. Robert then invited Mindi to guest on two songs he wrote for the PGS album The PGS Experience.Mindi Abair is a two-time GRAMMY nominated all-star saxophonist/singer/composer. She was the featured saxophonist on American Idol, she has sat in with Paul Shaffer on The Late Show and with The Roots on The Tonight Show. She has twelve #1 radio hits, and two #1 spots on Billboard. In 2018 she won 8 Independent Blues Awards including Artist of the Year. In 2019 she won the LA Critics Award for Best Holiday Album. And in 2019, 2020, and 2021 she was nominated by the Blues Music Awards as a Best Instrumentalist. This is exhausting Mindi! She is shortly releasing “The Best Of Mindi Abair”, a 19-song collection of her greatest hits, including her brand-new song “April.” On top of all this she's a successful businesswoman, having launched a Wine Company in 2019. And also a successful author having written the book “How To Play Madison Square Garden” (which I bought and read). Mindi has toured and/or recorded with a Who's Who in the music business including: Aerosmith, Joe Bonamassa, Smokey Robinson, Gregg Allman, Adam Sandler, Duran Duran, Dave Koz and the Backstreet Boys. In 2017, and then again in 2018, Mindi graciously allowed my band, Project Grand Slam, to open for her at B.B. King's in NYC. In this episode, Robert and Mindi discuss:Her musical family (4:22)Why she chose the sax; her school band experience (7:11)Band geek and drum major (9:01)A Rocker Girl goes to Berklee College of Music (9:43)Her music is a melting pot of influences (13:03)Her Steven Tyler/American Idol moment; on tour with Aerosmith (17:06)She's a “total Road Dog”(20:16)Forming a band with The Boneshakers (21:36)Her new Greatest Hits album (23:00)Mindi's advice to Dreamers (28:17) "Every band breaks up except the Stones and Aerosmith"; “You must find your own way”; “I always go for it” —  MIndi Abair  If you enjoyed the show, please Subscribe, Rate, and Review at Apple Podcast, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.   Get your Complimentary DREAM ROADMAP with Robert's 5 steps to pursue and succeed at YOUR dream. Just click here:https://www.followyourdreampodcast.com/DreamRoadmap Connect with Mindi Abair:  Website: https://www.mindiabair.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindiabairFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/mindiabair Connect with the Follow Your Dream Podcast:Website: www.followyourdreampodcast.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/followyourdreampodcast/Facebook: www.facebook.com/FollowYourDreamPodcastEmail Robert: robert@followyourdreampodcast.com Follow Robert's band, Project Grand Slam, and his music:Website: https://www.projectgrandslam.comStore: https://www.thepgsstore.com/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/PGSjazzFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/projectgrandslam/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/04BdGdJszDD8WtAFXc9skWApple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/project-grand-slam/274548453Email: pgs@projectgrandslam.comIntro/Outro song in this episode- “Ride ‘Em High” from the Project Grand Slam album “Trippin'”Spotify link- https://open.spotify.com/track/2P2KWILS5SWfiGjFma2CHf?si=06fed77520b74708 Show notes by Podcastologist: Kristen Braun  Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it. 

Robert introduces himself and how he followed his youthful musical dream later in life and became a Rock Star in his 60s, an age when most Baby Boomers are planning their retirement.  He introduces the theme of this podcast to inspire others to pursue and succeed at their dream, whatever it may be. And he introduces his acclaimed music and his band, Project Grand Slam, as the manifestation of his dream.Robert's song in this episode: "Bip Bop" from his solo album Summer Of Love (2020).  In the last five years Robert and his band have released 10 acclaimed albums including a Billboard #1, had over 4 million video views, over 1 million Spotify streams, played festivals and concerts around the world, and opened for artists such as Edgar Winter, Blues Traveler, Boney James and Mindi Abair. Summer Of Love (2020) is Robert's first solo album and has received rave reviews.Everyone has a dream. Robert Miller is a musician whose dream was to become a Rock Star, and he finally pursued and succeeded at his dream when he was in his 60s! He's living proof that you're never too old, and it's never too late, to follow your dream! And in this podcast, Robert will inspire and motivate you to follow and succeed at your dream by sharing his story, his steps to success, and his music - the manifestation of his dream. And he will also feature extraordinary guests who followed their dream to success. Join Robert weekly and get inspired and motivated to take the steps needed to achieve your dream! Robert discusses: Reaching your moment of truth: are you really ready to do what is necessary to follow your dream or are you going to let it slip away?  (2:24)You're never too old, and it's never too late, to follow your dream. Look how Robert succeeded in his 60s, an age when other Baby Boomers are retiring (2:46)Take the shot. You never want to look back at any point in your life and regret that you didn't even try to pursue your dream (3:27)Robert's band, Project Grand Slam, and his music, are the manifestation of his dream. (4:45)If you enjoyed the show, please subscribe, rate, and review at Apple Podcast, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Get your Complimentary DREAM ROADMAP with Robert's 5 steps to pursue and succeed at YOUR dream. Just click here: followyourdreampodcast.com/DreamRoadmap Connect with the Follow Your Dream Podcast:Website: www.followyourdreampodcast.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/followyourdreampodcast/Facebook: www.facebook.com/FollowYourDreamPodcastEmail Robert: robert@followyourdreampodcast.com Follow Robert's band, Project Grand Slam, and his music:Website: https://www.projectgrandslam.comStore: https://www.thepgsstore.com/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/PGSjazzFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/projectgrandslam/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/04BdGdJszDD8WtAFXc9skWApple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/project-grand-slam/274548453Email: pgs@projectgrandslam.comIntro/Outro song in this episode- “Bip Bop” from Robert's album, Summer Of Love (2020)Spotify link- https://open.spotify.com/track/1yGu1t2rn9I6jDRt7hfVH0?si=Hpm3XoqYSnW5TtKq7e39uw Show notes by Podcastologist: Kristen Braun  Audio production by Turnkey Podcast ProductionsYou're the expert. Your podcast will prove it. 

Mindi Abair discusses her experience as a female in the male-dominated music world; her involvement with The Recording Academy, She Rocks Awards, and MusiCares; her latest release “Forever”; Yamaha's digital saxophone; working with Greg Allman; and more! [...]

Randy Jacobs, guitarist/band leader/music director, cut his teeth working with many at Motown as a youth.  In the 1980's he was a member of the eclectic pop band Was (Not Was).  Following that stint, Randy was in-demand by many of the popular music artists of the day.  In 1994 he formed his own band - The Boneshakers, combining R&B, Soul, Jazz, Rock and Pop.  Most recently, Randy's Boneshakers collaborated with sax stalwart Mindi Abair to release several high-energy albums - with the latest titled No Good Deed.  Award-winning program director Ray White, caught up with Randy backstage before a show to talk about his music heritage and recent projects.  In our showcase segment, Lisa Davis features the super talented saxophonist/flutist/vocalist Paula Atherton, whose latest release Can You Feel It is rapidly climbing the charts.  We'll also remember the life of Johnny Nash, who passed on October 6, 2020.  Coool dudes (and ladies) join us on the Coool CAT!

Throughout her career you could find Mindi Abair in the middle of the contemporary jazz, pop, rock, R&B, and blues scenes.  From Aerosmith...to the Boss...to jazz's Summer Horns, Mindi has graced the spotlight.  This awesome saxophonist has been tapped for two Grammy nominations and produced over ten #1 radio singles as a solo artist.  Award-winning program director, Ray White, sits down with Mindi to discuss her dynamic career and latest chart-topping projects with The Boneshakers during this October of 2018 interview.  Her latest album with the Boneshakers is titled East West Sessions - and she's just released a Christmas album with the band, too!  Show host Lisa Davis,  features saxman Walter Beasley  in our "showcase segment." Walter has released over two dozen albums and his latest single is titled Skip To My Lew.  For more information about our show visit us at Coool CAT!