Podcasts about Motown

‘Songs are like a statement from the spirit of you, the spirit in you'Annie Macmanus speaks to global music icon Stevie Wonder about his life and career. Stevie was born in 1950 in the industrial city of Saginaw in Michigan, USA. Even from a young age, he displayed a great love of music - first with a church choir, and then teaching himself how to play a range of instruments, including the harmonica, piano and drums - all before the age of 10.He was just 11 years old when he was discovered and signed by the legendary Motown record label - and the rest is history.Across a career that's spanned seven decades, he's sold over 100 million records worldwide, won numerous awards - including multiple Grammys, a Golden Globe and even an Oscar, and received the US Presidential Medal of Freedom too.Over the years, Stevie has also used his platform to campaign on social issues close to his heart. He's long-advocated for greater rights for disabled people around the world, and he successfully spearheaded a movement to create a national holiday in the US to recognise the birthday of the civil rights activist Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. He was also a vocal critic of apartheid in South Africa and called for the release of Nelson Mandela.In this wide-ranging interview, Stevie discusses his journey to stardom, where he gets his creative spark, and speaking out against injustice.Thank you to the Sidetracked team for their help in making this programme. The Interview brings you conversations with people shaping our world, from all over the world. The best interviews from the BBC. You can listen on the BBC World Service, Mondays and Wednesdays at 0700 GMT. Or you can listen to The Interview as a podcast, out twice a week on BBC Sounds or wherever you get your podcasts.Presenter: Annie Macmanus Producers: Ben Cooper and Gráinne Morrison Editor: Justine LangGet in touch with us on email TheInterview@bbc.co.uk and use the hashtag #TheInterviewBBC on social media.(Image: Stevie Wonder Credit: Savion Washington/Getty Images)

Paul Hoynes and Joe Noga preview Cleveland's biggest series of the season in Motown. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From Detroit, Patrick Finley and Jason Lieser break down the Bears' 52-21 blowout loss to the Lions.

The pastors stop by with a word.

Dan Campbell's Lions dominated Ben Johnson's Bears from the opening drive on, hanging 52 points on Chicago, proving they are exactly who we thought they were, in a Week Two beat down, in Motown. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

"Long before American Idol and Americas Got Talent, there was Star Search. It was pretty schmaltzy but looking back, some of the biggest singers, actors and comedians got their big break on Star Search. We have grabbed as many examples as we could."

THE GOOD, THE BAD, AND THE UNACCEPTABLE.......What a crappy way to start the 2025 season for the Bears as they allow 21 unanswered points in the 4th quarter and lose to the Vikings on Monday Night Football. Let's talk about what needs to happen going into week 2 as the Bears head to Detroit to face the Lions in Ben Johnsons return to Mo-Town. #BEARS #VIKINGS #PACKERS #LIONS #NFCNORTH #NFLFollow the crew: One stop shop for ALL TTNL Network social media! https://linktr.ee/TTNLNetwork TTNLNetwork (@TTNLNetwork) / ttnlnetwork TTNL Network Patreon / thetapeneverlies Phil Ottochian (@phil_ottochian) / phil_ottochian Shayne Marsaw (@wasram) / wasram Ivan Vargas (@IvanV_TTNL) / ivanv_ttnl Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing.

Today, I'm thrilled to announce my interview with Tony-winning writer Dick Scanlan. Tune in to hear some of the stories of his legendary career, including his eight years performing in PAGEANT, how THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE turned him into a theater writer, giving Sutton Foster her breakout role in the show, directing Ellen Greene in LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, being influenced by Gilbert and Sullivan, the benefit performance that spawned EVERYDAY RAPTURE, editing Poz Magazine, watching THE SOUND OF MUSIC in a theater full of nuns, his unconventional journey from Carnegie Mellon to NYU, his research process for AN OFFICER AND A GENTLEMAN, why he turned down TOOTSIE, the thrill of working with Berry Gordy on MOTOWN, revising THE UNSINKABLE MOLLY BROWN, telling prisoners' real stories in WHORL INSIDE A LOOP, and so much more. Don't miss this in-depth conversation with one of Broadway's best wordsmiths.

Welcome to the Personal Development Trailblazers Podcast! In today's episode, we're talking about how to overcome imposter syndrome and reclaim your confidence so you can live your best life.Susaye Greene is a three-time #1 international best-selling author, a highly accomplished media professional, singer with a five-octave range, songwriter, producer, and thought leader. With an impressive career spanning decades, she has made significant contributions to the music industry and beyond. Greene is the CEO of Your Supreme Confidence LLC, where she serves as a confidence and media coach, and is the co-founder of Capital Code, a successful tech and media company established in collaboration with Anitha Vadavatha. As the last member signed to Motown's legendary group The Supremes, she co-wrote I Can't Help It with Stevie Wonder, one of Michael Jackson's most covered songs, and has written for artists including Deniece Williams, Will Downing, Seal, Lil' Kim, Fabolous, and Ruben Studdard. She has toured extensively with Ray Charles and Stevie Wonder and collaborated with jazz great Courtney Pine on the iconic Children of the Ghetto. Beyond music, Greene served as President of Dollface Records, co-founded the Goodwill Treaty for World Peace with Bryant McGill, and directed Film Music and the Arts for the PeacePrize Foundation. She was a long-time judge for the Raw Science Film Festival and advised Team Plan B Canada for the Google Lunar XPrize competition. A passionate advocate for technology and creativity, she develops Web3 games, animated 3D films, and explores opportunities in the Metaverse, while also showcasing her work as a visual artist and photographer. Her art has been exhibited internationally, and she was featured on the cover of STEM for Women Magazine for her advocacy in STEAM education. Greene has been recognized by the Motown Museum, featured in The Wall Street Journal, BBC Soul in America documentaries, the Academy Award-winning 20 Feet From Stardom, and has made thousands of media appearances worldwide. Guided by her personal philosophy, she believes, “Kindness is the key to successful humanity.”Connect with Susaye Here: https://linktr.ee/susayegreenehttps://susaye.com/Hater Blockers Handbook play.susaye.comhttps://revolution.susaye.com/register===================================If you enjoyed this episode, remember to hit the like button and subscribe. Then share this episode with your friends.Thanks for watching the Personal Development Trailblazers Podcast. This podcast is part of the Digital Trailblazer family of podcasts. To learn more about Digital Trailblazer and what we do to help entrepreneurs, go to DigitalTrailblazer.com.Are you a coach, consultant, expert, or online course creator? Then we'd love to invite you to our FREE Facebook Group where you can learn the best strategies to land more high-ticket clients and customers. QUICK LINKS: APPLY TO BE FEATURED: https://app.digitaltrailblazer.com/podcast-guest-applicationDIGITAL TRAILBLAZER: https://digitaltrailblazer.com/

Episode 506: Shamone Now This week Host Dave Bledsoe won third prize in a “Moonwalking” competition when he lost his balance trying to get up to take a piss and stumbled backward across the stage. (It was a $10 Gift Certificate to Hardees) On the show this week it is part one of a two part show about the biggest pop star of the 80s, Michael Bolton. (We kid, we are talking about Michael Jackson!) Along the way we find out that Dave once thought he was gay because he accidentally liked Michael Jackson's music. (He had a very sheltered childhood) Then we dive into a brief history of Motown for script reasons before, and speaking of sheltered childhoods, we meet the Jacksons.  (All dozen of them) We follow the rise of young Michael from his childhood parental abuse to the pinnacle of cultural dominance before the age of 30 years old. (Can't imagine why Mike turned out the way he did). We talk about this music, the videos, the cultural impact and the world fell in love with him.  We do NOT talk about the weird stuff.  (We're saving that for NEXT week!) Our Sponsor this week is Sequin Hut, all we sell is sequins, which was a pretty bad business choice.  We open the show with the news about Thriller and close with Gipsy Danger inquiring about Annie. Show Theme: Hypnostate Prelude to Common Sense The Show on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/whatthehellpodcast.bsky.social The Show on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/whatthehellpodcast/ The Show on Youtube:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjxP5ywpZ-O7qu_MFkLXQUQ The Show on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatthehellwereyouthinkingpod/ Our Discord Server: https://discord.gg/kHmmrjptrq Our Website: https://www.whatthehellpodcast.com Patreon:  https://www.patreon.com/Whatthehellpodcast The Show Line: 347 687 9601 Closing Music: https://youtu.be/NU4LsUPWZxI?si=iDcOK-3X5buMjkhP Buy Our Stuff: https://www.seltzerkings.com/shop Citations Needed: Wikipedia: The Motown Sound https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Motown#Motown_sound Joe Jackson was one of the most monstrous fathers in pop https://www.theguardian.com/music/2018/jun/27/joe-jackson-one-of-the-most-monstrous-fathers-in-pop Michael Jackson's 1987 Cover Story: ‘The Pressure to Beat It' https://www.spin.com/2014/06/michael-jackson-bad-1987-cover-story/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Here is this weeks Show from Keep The Faith Internet Radio(8-09-2025)All Your Fave Northern Soul, Motown and all the usual requests and shout outs. Hope you enjoy and please feel free to share !#NorthernSoul #SoulForTheWeekend #WiganCasino #Motown #AllNighter #VinylMix #KeepTheFaith

Phil Troll Motown Hour

This Substack is reader-supported. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.Today's guest is a little different. Usually, I feature drummers on this podcast, and we've had some incredible ones—plus music directors like Nate Patten and music coordinators like Michael Aarons and Michael Keller. But this time, I wanted to bring on someone I've known and played with for the past ten years, a true “Piano Man” and multi-instrumentalist who has made his mark on Broadway and beyond: Matthew Friedman.Matthew isn't just a pianist—he's a singer, a bandleader, a composer, and yes, even a drummer. He was “The Piano Man” in the national touring company of Movin' Out and has performed with the legendary Lords of 52nd Street, Billy Joel's original band. He's also been part of Broadway productions like Jersey Boys and Smokey Joe's Café, while leading his own group, Matthew Friedman & Stiletto.In this episode, we talk about:* His early start in music and the influences that shaped him.* How he made the leap from being an attorney to a full-time musician.* The highs and lows of touring life—from first-class gigs to rough bus-and-truck runs.* Stories from his time on Broadway, including connections to past podcast guest Jon Berger and future guest Joe Bergamini.* What it means to be more than just a player in the pit—how to lead, adapt, and thrive as a versatile instrumentalist.Matthew has great stories, big insights, and a unique perspective on what it takes to succeed in this business—not just as a drummer, but as a full-fledged musician and bandleader.Some clips of me playing a fun gig with him several years ago:Clayton Craddock founded Broadway Drumming 101, an in-depth online platform offering specialized mentorship and a carefully curated collection of resources tailored for aspiring and professional musicians.Clayton's Broadway and Off-Broadway credits include tick, tick…BOOM!, Altar Boyz, Memphis The Musical, Lady Day at Emerson's Bar and Grill, Ain't Too Proud – The Life and Times of The Temptations, Cats: The Jellicle Ball, The Hippest Trip: The Soul Train Musical, and The Gospel at Colonus (featuring Kim Burrell). As a skilled sub, he has contributed his talents to notable productions, including Motown, Evita, Cats, Avenue Q, The Color Purple, Rent, SpongeBob SquarePants: The Musical, and the national tour of Hadestown, among many others. He has also appeared on major shows including The View, Good Morning America, Jimmy Fallon, The Today Show, and the TONY Awards. He has performed with legends like The Stylistics, The Delfonics, Mario Cantone, Laura Benanti, Kristin Chenoweth, Kerry Butler, Christian Borle, Norm Lewis, Deniece Williams, Chuck Berry, and Ben E. King.Clayton is the author of the forthcoming book Broadway Bound and Beyond: A Musician's Guide to Building a Theater Career, the only guide you'll need to succeed in the competitive world of musical theater.Sign up to be the first to know when the book drops: www.BroadwayBoundBook.comHe proudly endorses Ahead Drum Cases, Paiste Cymbals, Innovative Percussion drumsticks, and Empire Ears.Learn more about Clayton Craddock at www.claytoncraddock.com Get full access to Broadway Drumming 101 at broadwaydrumming101.substack.com/subscribe

The Sponsors We want to thank Underground Printing for starting this and making it possible—stop by and pick up some gear, check them out at ugpmichiganapparel.com, or check out our selection of shirts on the MGoBlogStore.com. And let's not forget our associate sponsors: Peak Wealth Management, Matt Demorest - Realtor and Lender, Ann Arbor Elder Law, Michigan Law Grad, Human Element, Sharon's Heating & Air Conditioning, The Sklar Brothers, Winewood Organics, Community Pest Solutions, Radecki Oral Surgery, Long Road Distillers, and SignalWire where we are recording this. Featured Musician: Booster THE VIDEO: [After THE JUMP: Things to be said.]  --------------------- 1. Oklahoma Preview: Offense starts at noon It's John Mateer doing Tate Forcier things in an RPO-heavy system that meets its greatest challenge yet in a defense that doesn't give you any easy reads. Can their haphazard OL with one or two true freshman hold up to Michigan's DL? Can Michigan force Mateer into mistakes? Are his receivers enough to get open for him? Fascinating matchup. 2. Oklahoma Preview: Defense starts around 12:20 The other side of our Spiderman Pointing: their defense is Legit. Venables defense is the older cousin of the Don Brown system: it's 50% Don Brown's cover 1, which he calls "Brown" and 50% Dantonio's quarters. The DL get upfield in a hurry and the LBs have to make them right, but there's always a safety or two involved in the run fits to collect when you break outside. Best way to attack it is CJ Stroud and NFL receivers but we're probably not there yet. He has two hybrid OLBs so he doesn't get Devin Gil'd but those guys might be susceptible to some Bredesoning. 3. New Mexico After Review: Offense starts around 12:45 This is where we talk about Bryce Underwood. 4. New Mexico After Review: Defense starts around 1:10 PM This is where we talk about College Crappe. Featured Artist: Booster Detroit born (East side in August 1990), and Detroit educated, Booster was exposed to music from an early age from his artist/performer mother, which you can tell because his music is dripping with 1960s (you'll hear that Motown cooing in All Night Long) and 1970s (the funk in Real City) Detroit, and honed himself at the Detroit School of Arts and the music program at Kentucky State University. He's changed his approach several times in his career, but the throughline is his creativity. A musician's musician, Booster is the guy a lot of local creators get their ideas from—like how all the rock bands in Ann Arbor in my day were obsessed with At the Drive-In. You can read more about him here and check out his socials: Ig: @imyourboost YouTube: imyourboost Facebook: @imyourboost Songs: All Night Long    Box    Real City    Also because Across 110th Street will get our Youtubes taken down, the opener and outro: “The Employee is Not Afraid”—Bear vs. Shark “Ruska Vodka”—Motorboat

Here are 3 big things you need to know—   One — The Trump administration taking Boston to court over its immigration policies.  On Thursday the Department of Justice filed suit against the city's Democratic Mayor Michelle Wu.  The DOJ alleges Boston's policies that limit cooperation between police and federal immigration authorities violate the law.  In response, Wu accused the administration of pursuing an authoritarian agenda.   Two ---  The Trump administration is scrapping a Biden-era proposal requiring airlines to pay passengers for long delays, including up to 700 dollars for extended waits.  The Transportation Department says the move aligns with administration priorities and is also weighing whether to roll back a rule forcing airlines to disclose service fees upfront. And number three ---   U.S. Senate candidate Mike Rogers says Detroit's Mayor needs to call President Trump to get federal troops patrolling Motown.  The Republican former congressman says Detroit is a hub for violent crime and soars above the national average for murder, rape, robbery, and aggravated assault.  A city of Detroit spokesman counters Rogers, saying carjackings in Detroit have fallen 90-percent from 2013.

Another 60 minutes of vintage Northern Soul, Ska, Rocksteady & Reggae

"Here is a game to play. Name as many two minute songs as you can following these rules. Only one song per group and you cannot name just punk songs. We then go one step farther and change the game to as many one minute songs as you can."

On the September 4 edition of the Music History Today podcast, American Idol crowns a winner, the Dream gets married, & a Motown group forms. Plus, rejoice, Bey Hive!! It's the Queen B's birthday!!!For more music history, subscribe to my Spotify Channel or subscribe to the audio version of my music history podcasts, wherever you get your podcasts fromALL MUSIC HISTORY TODAY PODCAST NETWORK LINKS - https://allmylinks.com/musichistorytoday

Je pense ne pas me tromper en disant que certains d'entre vous doivent garder un souvenir de ce mois de septembre 1965. De cet été qui semble ne pas vouloir en finir avec des bandes de jeunes qui tournent à moto sur la place en écoutant les Animals, les Beatles, et bien sûr, les copains, les yéyés. Les deux tubes de cet été, les premiers de l'Histoire de notre pop culture ne sont-ils pas Capri, c'est fini d'Hervé Vilard et Aline de Christophe ?Mais en ce mois de septembre 65, c'est une chanson d'un groupe qu'on n'a pas vu venir qui va tout changer dans le monde de l'adolescence. En effet, si les Beatles viennent par la voix de John Lennon de chanter, pour la première fois, autre chose que des histoires de garçons et filles, ce sont les Rolling Stones qui se mettent à tracer clairement une ligne de démarcation entre les deux générations parents – enfants. Un peu moins de quatre minutes, quelques riffs de guitare saturée et cinq mots chantés par Mick Jagger en feu d'artifice, et le monde bascule. Car oui les jeunes d'aujourd'hui sont blasés par le monde des aînés. Et pourtant, Mick Jagger le chante : c'est pas faute d'avoir essayé de s'y faire. Le succès prodigieux de ce titre va souder la génération des teenagers sur la piste de danse, et transformer la sortie du samedi soir en communion incantatoire. Et pourtant, il s'en est fallu de peu pour que tout cela n'arrive pas.Tout d'abord parce que ce matin-là, quand Keith Richards, le guitariste des Rolling Stones, se réveille chez lui à Londres, il porte encore dans le palais le goût d'une nuit qui a été passablement arosée. Arrivé devant son enregistreur, il est étonné de voir que la cassette qu'il avait glissée dedans la veille, ça il se le rappelle, est au bout de la bande. Alors, il la rebobine et entend ces notes qu'il a enregistrées mais dont il ne garde aucun souvenir. Rapide coup de d'œil dans l'appartement, non il n'y a personne, c'est bien lui qui a joué ces notes, d'ailleurs il s'entend ronfler sur le reste de la bande.Lorsque quelques jours plus tard, au bord d'une piscine à Miami, en pleine tournée des Stones, il fait entendre ces notes à Mick Jagger, son regard s'illumine. Et voilà qu'il écrit sur le champ le texte de la chanson qu'ils enregistrent aussitôt. Richards joue ses riffs sur sa guitare électrique mais dit au producteur et manager des Rolling Stones qu'il doit les remplacer par des cuivres genre Motown. Andrew Loog Oldham, c'est son nom, n'est pas de cet avis, alors que fait-il : il publie le 45 tours dans cette version, aux Etats-Unis uniquement, fin mai ,sans l'avoir consulté, faisant des Rolling Stones, groupe de blues anglais à succès, des stars mondiales du rock'n'roll. Mieux ! Des modèles pour une génération qui va réclamer un monde nouveau.Alors oui, on peut dire que le Summer of love, la contestation contre la guerre au Vietnam, Mai 68, tout cela a pris racine avec le premier numéro 1 américain des Stones, un 3 septembre 1965, grâce à un sillon gravé dans le rock.

Miss Heard celebrates Season 7, Episode 314 as we dive into the timeless hit “Midnight Train to Georgia” by Gladys Knight & the Pips—a song born from a casual conversation between Jim Weatherly and Farrah Fawcett that became a Grammy-winning, chart-topping anthem. We explore the song's origins, lyrical meaning, and transformation from “Midnight Plane to Houston” to a soulful R&B masterpiece. Plus, we trace the rise of Gladys Knight & the Pips—from their early days in Atlanta to Motown stardom and beyond.   Learn how this iconic track captured the heartbreak of broken dreams, the devotion of love, and the power of going home.   You can listen to all our episodes at our website at: https://pod.co/miss-heard-song-lyrics Or iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify and many more platforms under Podcast name “Miss Heard Song Lyrics” Please consider supporting our little podcast via Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/MissHeardSongLyrics or via PayPal at https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/MissHeardSongLyrics #missheardsonglyrics #missheardsongs #missheardlyrics #misheardsonglyrics #podcastinavan #vanpodcast #SongLyricsFails #MusicPodcast #PodcastLovers #MustListen #TuneInNowTop of Form #MidnightTrainToGeorgia #GladysKnight #ThePips #SoulMusic #ClassicHits #MusicHistory #BehindTheMusic #70sMusic #RnBClassic #GrammyWinner #LegendaryVoices #SongStory #MusicPodcast #OnThisTrack #IconicSongs   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A0F9lh8TiSM https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Midnight_Train_to_Georgia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gladys_Knight_%26_the_Pips https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gladys_Knight https://www.songfacts.com/facts/gladys-knight-the-pips/midnight-train-to-georgia

R&B legend KEM joins Angela Yee and the Lip Service crew for a heartfelt conversation on love, family, and music. He opens up about manifesting relationships, lessons from past struggles, and the journey to sobriety that reshaped his life. KEM also talks independence after Motown, building longevity in the industry, and why truth and vulnerability matter most in love. From his serendipitous love story to his new music and memoir, this episode is packed with wisdom, laughs, and inspiration.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

EZ off till Tuesday, 9/2/25. Enjoy three Patreon Bonus encore showsSegments include:*Amazing vid of bull kicking ass at hillbilly convention*Money Line Monday.*Sol's intros for the EZSP*WNBA player has awesome response in press conference*The ridiculous process of delivering news for the Hunter Biden case. Also, who cares about Hunter Biden?*EZ breaks down a new study about kids with ADHD.*The world's worst broadcaster, Maitlyn, has a horrible bummer joke.*Southern Michigan whacko intentionally smashes truck into grandma and grandma while they took a walk.*A wild story about the lead singer of MoTown group, The Four Tops.  Dude went to the hospital complaining of chest pains, what happened next is next level, bullshit.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-eric-zane-show-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Originally posted December 2021In this episode of Broadway Drumming 101, I sit down with Dena Tauriello, the drummer for Little Shop of Horrors at the Westside Theatre. From her first sparkle kit inspired by Karen Carpenter to a career that's taken her from rock arenas to Broadway pits, Dena shares a powerful story about perseverance, adaptability, and passion.Dena spent nearly two decades with the all-female rock band Antigone Rising, logging more than 260 shows a year, signing with Lava/Atlantic Records, and sharing bills with bands like Aerosmith, the Rolling Stones, and The Bangles. Along the way, she learned the grind of life on the road, the frustration of being pigeonholed as “girl music,” and the discipline that comes from playing night after night. Those experiences became the foundation for her eventual move to Broadway.Her first Broadway chair came in Head Over Heels, the Go-Go's jukebox musical that featured an all-female band. From there, Dena's career expanded into multiple productions, including Kristin Chenoweth: For the Girls, The Cher Show (as a sub), Magic Mike the Musical (Broadway Lab), and her current run in Little Shop of Horrors. She also subs on Hamilton, Six, and at the origial run of Beetlejuice.In our conversation, Dena opens up about the realities of the pit:* Why no two shows are ever the same and why you can never “phone it in”* The discipline it takes to stay fully present eight times a week* How playing in Antigone Rising prepared her for the demands of Broadway* What she looks for when hiring subs and why paying it forward matters* The role of Ableton, click tracks, and sound cues in modern Broadway drumming* Her full gear setup: Pearl drums, Zildjian cymbals, Evans heads, Promark sticks, and custom in-ears* Why she always keeps charts in front of her—even after memorizing the showDena also talks about the surreal moment of playing on stage with the Go-Go's, interviewing Gina Schock for Modern Drummer, and what it feels like to see the Head Over Heels Playbill now preserved in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.This is a conversation filled with honesty, humor, and hard-won lessons for any drummer dreaming of breaking into Broadway—or simply learning how to thrive in the unpredictable world of live performance.For more about Dena: https://www.denatauriello.comClayton Craddock founded Broadway Drumming 101, an in-depth online platform offering specialized mentorship and a carefully curated collection of resources tailored for aspiring and professional musicians.Clayton's Broadway and off-Broadway credits include tick, tick…BOOM!, Altar Boyz, Memphis The Musical, Lady Day at Emerson's Bar and Grill, Ain't Too Proud – The Life and Times of The Temptations, Cats: The Jellicle Ball, and The Hippest Trip: The Soul Train Musical. As a skilled sub, he's contributed his talents to Motown, Evita, Cats, Avenue Q, The Color Purple, Rent, SpongeBob SquarePants: The Musical, Hadestown (tour), and many more. He has also appeared on major shows, including The View, Good Morning America, Jimmy Fallon, The Today Show, and the TONY Awards, and performed with legends like The Stylistics, The Delfonics, Mario Cantone, Laura Benanti, Kristin Chenoweth, Kerry Butler, Christian Borle, Norm Lewis, Deniece Williams, Chuck Berry, and Ben E. King.Clayton proudly endorses Ahead Drum Cases, Paiste Cymbals, Innovative Percussion drumsticks, and Empire Ears.Learn more about Clayton Craddock here: www.claytoncraddock.comThis Substack is reader-supported. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to Broadway Drumming 101 at broadwaydrumming101.substack.com/subscribe

"A band named The Velvet Sundown had a hit a short while ago. The concern was that the band and the music were all fake. They were both fully AI generated. It is easier than you think. We have the story and some examples of when I did the same thing for an audience just to prove how easy it is to do."

JordantheNinja is a multi-instrumentalist, singer, actor, and dancer.He grew up in North Omaha and attended Northwest High School. He began his music career performing with his older brother, Jared, and got more involved with acting through various gigs at the Omaha Community Playhouse.As a musician, he leads multiple ensembles including Parfait, a multi-genre band that features fresh interpretations of well-known hits, with influences ranging from Motown classics to songs from Super Mario. They won the 2025 Omaha Entertainment Award for Outstanding Cover Band.In this conversation, he discusses  the role of discipline in the creative process,  lessons he's learned while performing in different spaces throughout Omaha, and what upwards mobility looks like for artists in 2025.

節目：勁歌金曲大雀局 主持：十五aka高人、Hugo 嘉賓：Sonic Zepplin 齊柏林熱狗十週年呈獻：Zep Fest音樂會 ！！！反應熱烈，8月31的單日飛，及兩日飛已經售罄，8月30單日尚餘少量！！！ 一連兩晚，樂團六隊，百味雜陳。 暗黑民謠、瞪鞋自賞 、龐克叛逆、器樂後搖。伴隨生命裡所有的起承轉合，照顧你所有的情緒。 環境再劣，內卷再烈，狂歡才是唯一出路。 名稱：Zep Fest 日期：Aug30、31, 2025(星期六、日） 時間：1930 open 場地：私人場地（IG DM for detail） 演出單位： Aug30 Gwenji、浮森、Wantamnam Aug31 小明的假日週末、Wellsaid、Arches 演出單位介紹 Gwenji（@gwenjibillie） Gwenji是來自香港的獨立民謠唱作歌手，擅長以真摯的旋律與流麗的結他演奏，描繪細膩的情感風景。首張EP《The Mole in My Eye》完整展現她將生活感悟轉化為動人歌曲的獨特視角。 這次演出，她將與完整樂隊合作，在原有的民謠基底上，加入更豐富的層次，為作品帶來全新的聆聽維度。 浮森（@fusenofficial） 純器樂(instrumental) , 後搖滾(Post-rock) 我們一直追求用聲音製造畫面，觀眾用想像力替我們譜寫故事，聆聽與被聆聽之間，舞台到底 在哪? “人與人之間難以完全理解，即使我們注定是孤獨的，但當音符與節奏響起的一刻，我想我們 會短暫的連結在一起。” Wantamnam 我地希望（@wantamnam） 成員深受Soul, Blues, Motown, Psychedelic Rock, Reggae, Jazz, Trip Hop, Post-rock 等音樂影響的港島青年，致力從創作中探索香港城市文化及生活的各種面向。 於2024年3月發布首張EP《木馬 Mukma》、9月發布第二張EP《想是南 Want Am Nam》、12月發布Live Session《牛頭角現場》。時而靜默、偶爾瘋狂的編曲極具張力，詩意的歌詞與配樂般的器樂環環相扣，其現場演出的感染力及氛圍深受樂迷所讚揚。 小明的假日週末（@ericsweekend） "小明的假日週末，五個人，音樂風格視乎心情，有混亂的，也有沒那麼混亂的。五個人平日在屎水打摔角，假日在音符與音符互相堆疊的世界裡，交換平常不會拿出來的血和肉。" Wellsaid（@wellsaidhk） Wellsaid is trying their best, whatever that means. Since releasing their debut EP in 2017, Wellsaid has performed around Asia, making friends and bridging the gap between their hometown Hong Kong and emerging scenes nearby. With the release of their 3rd album “REGRETOPIA” in 2024, the band has shed their midwest-emo roots, drawing more from punk and post-hardcore to embrace the power of simplicity. Arches（@___arches___） 成立於2020年秋季的香港，Arches是一支六人組成的另類搖滾和瞪鞋音樂樂隊，成員包括主唱/吉他手/詞曲創作人Jack Ip、鼓手Takuro Cheung、吉他手Hugo Fu、貝斯手Eququs Lee、吉他手/製作人Edward Chiu以及伴唱Wayne Ip。樂隊在2023年Clockenflap音樂節上表演，與Black Country, New Road等樂隊同台，並被納入Spotify Asia的Radar 2023計劃，標誌著他們在區域音樂界的崛起。 Poster design：Michael（@inknimitta）

In this episode we invite David Nathan to look back on his illustrious 60 years as "the British Ambassador of Soul". Our guest commences by recalling his gateway into Black American music: the covers of Shirelles and Miracles classics included on the first two Beatles albums. He furthermore describes the thrill of seeing Motown star Mary Wells supporting the Fab Four at Kilburn's State Cinema in October 1964, followed by his founding of the Nina Simone Appreciation Society. We hear about the Soul City record store David ran with the legendary Dave Godin – and about John Abbey's trailblazing Blues & Soul magazine, for which our guest began writing in 1968. Barney quotes from David's 1968 B&S profile of Aretha Franklin, with whom he later enjoyed a long friendship. The release of Make It Easy on Yourself – a box set David compiled of Dionne Warwick's immortal Scepter recordings – is the cue for us to hear clips from his 2012 audio interview with the Bacharach & David muse... and to learn about another "soulful diva" who became his close friend. We bring our guest's story more up-to-date with his reflections on yet another diva/pal, the one and only Chaka Khan. Mention of the former Rufus frontwoman's favourite producer, Arif Mardin, leads to discussion of Main Course, the Mardin-helmed album on which the Bee Gees "went disco" 50 long summers ago. David then reminisces about his own disco dalliances in '70s New York and his mid-'80s coastal switch to L.A.  We wrap up by paying tribute to another key white writer on Black R&B and soul: the late Michael Lydon, whose voice can be heard in this episode introducing his fabulous 1977 audio interview with the wicked Wilson Pickett. Mark and Jasper talk us out with their thoughts on (and quotes from) pieces recently added to the RBP library, including Jim Farber's 1978 interview with Earth, Wind & Fire's Maurice White and Ian Winwood's 2001 trashing of Creed live in Louisville. Many thanks to special guest David Nathan. Visit his website at davidnathan.com. Dionne Warwick: Make It Easy On Yourself – The Scepter Recordings 1962-1971 is out now on SoulMusic Records. Pieces discussed: Aretha Franklin: Aretha's Artistry, Dionne Warwick (2012), Chaka Khan: Back...From Back In The Day, Back on course with the Bee Gees, How the Bee Gees got into Disco: An Oral History of Main Course, Arif Mardin: Producer, Wilson Pickett (1977), Return of the Wicked Pickett, Top Tunes: The Beach Boys, Bobby Womack: Bobby's got Understanding, Earth Wind & Fire: Extraterrestrial R&B, Creed live and From Kingston with love.

The free Robison Summer Concert Series at Glen Island Park in New Rochelle came alive on August 13th with an electrifying performance by EpicSoul, the Tri-State Area's premiere party band. From soulful Motown medleys to today's biggest R&B, pop, rock, and contemporary hits, EpicSoul kept the crowd moving as they seamlessly rolled from one song to the next, filling the night with nonstop energy and excitement. Adding to the celebration, Westchester Talk Radio host Jim Feldman caught up with band members Joe and Amedeo, who shared their passion for music and the joy of bringing people together through their dynamic performances. 

Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot talk with journalist and environmentalist Bill McKibben about solar power and music, as well as the upcoming activism event “Sun Day.” They also share some of their favorite songs about the sun.Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9TBecome a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvcSign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnGMake a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lUSend us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops Featured Songs:The Beatles, "Here Comes The Sun," Abbey Road, Apple, 1969The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967Nina Simone, "Here Comes The Sun," Here Comes the Sun, RCA Victor, 1971Bill Withers, "Ain't No Sunshine," Just As I Am, Sussex, 1971The Vaselines, "Jesus Wants Me for a Sunbeam," Dying for It EP, 53rd & 3rd, 1988The Polyphonic Spree, "It's the Sun," The Beginning Stages of..., Hollywood, 2000Yes, "Heart of the Sunrise," Fragile, Atlantic, 1971Eleanor Friedberger, "Stare at the Sun," Personal Record, Merge, 2013Pink Floyd, "Set the Controls for the Heart of the Sun," A Saucerful of Secrets, Columbia, 1968Boney M., "Sunny," Take the Heat off Me, Atlantic, 1976Swirlies, "Sunn," They Spent Their Wild Youthful Days In The Glittering World Of The Salons, Taang!, 1996Captain Beefheart and His Magic Band, "Sun Zoom Spark," Clear Spot, Reprise, 1972The Kinks, "Waterloo Sunset," Something Else By The Kinks, Pye, 1967Pedro The Lion, "Indian Summer," Control, Jade Tree, 2002Common and Pete Rock, "When The Sun Shines Again," The Auditorium Vol. 1, Loma Vista, 2024Stevie Wonder, "You Are the Sunshine of My Life," Talking Book, Motown, 1972The Jimi Hendrix Experience, "Hey Joe," Are You Experienced?, Reprise, 1967See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The gang talks heinous moving meals before Cody reviews Standing in the Shadows of Motown! Then, they chat local traditions and Cody pitches Tim on Inscryption!Bluesky - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@hardsellshow⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email - hardsellshow@gmail.comTwitch - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@hardsellshow⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠(00:00:00) Intro: Weird Moving Meals(00:08:16) Review: Standing in the Shadows of Motown(00:56:42) Middle Segment: Local Traditions(01:04:00) Pitch: Inscryption(01:09:19) Outro

"The Rock School show is now a part of the Library of Congress through their American Archive of Public Broadcasting. I know. I can barely believe it myself. Here is the story of the Library of Congress and how this all came to be. Check the calendar. It is not April and I am not fooling."

"This is a fun parlor game. Name a band, a song by that band and then an album from that band that are all named exactly the same. Here is an example. Bad Company by Bad Company on the album Bad Company. There are many that are close but a true Trilogy is all three exactly the same."