Podcast appearances and mentions of Natalie Merchant

Knox Chandler's career has spanned for over four decades including long stints as a member of The Psychedelic Furs, Siouxsie and the Banshees and the Cyndi Lauper band, extraordinary experiences in recording and performing live around the world. Chandler's also performed, recorded, arranged and produced, working with acts such as REM, Depeche Mode, Grace Jones, Marianne Faithful, Natalie Merchant, Tricky, The Creatures, Dave Gahan Paper Monsters and The Golden Palominos etc. Knox spent a decade residing in Berlin, Germany, while he explored sound-scaping.  He developed a technique he calls “Soundribbons, which he recorded and performed in its own right as well as applying it to different genres and mediums . He composed, recorded, toured, produced, and wrote string arrangements for Herbert Grönemeyer, Jesper Munk, Pure Reason Revolution, The Still, TAU, Miss Kenichi and the Sun, Mars William's Albert Ayler Xmas, Rita Redshoes, Them There, The Night, etc. While living in Germany received a Post Graduate certification in education and was the head of the guitar department at BIMM College. Chandler returned to the States to be near family and now resides in the New Haven Connecticut area. The Sound is the solo debut of much-travelled musician / producer / arranger / painter Knox Chandler. This project is a musical / visual memoir depicting the shift in his surroundings from the urban to the rural, specifically the Connecticut shoreline off the Long Island Sound and the impact of this dramatic change of environment on his consciousness and the art-work that leads to.   At The Sound ‘s core is Chandler's “Soundribbon” style of meditative, powerfully cinematic instrumental performance on guitar, accompanied by upright bass and percussion which comprises the audio component of the release. The visual portion is a book of paintings, photographs, sketches and written meditations, interpreting nature through technology. The blending of these mediums is Knox's attempt to make the diaristic intent of his music explicit. The Sound is being released on Knox's new label Blue Elastic on May 30. The album is available on digital download and on streaming platforms on its own, or the book comes with a download code. https://knoxchandler.bandcamp.com/ https://knoxchandlermusic.com/ https://www.facebook.com/knox.chandler.3/ https://www.instagram.com/knoxchandler/     C-Level Pete Francis Tickets : https://www.ticketweb.com/event/peter-francis-of-dispatch-the-winchester-tickets/14338833?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=lakewood-events  

Send us a textIn this episode, we explore the multifaceted nature of courage and its transformative power in our lives. Through powerful stories and important insights, we examine how courage manifests not just in grand gestures, but in the everyday choices that ultimately shape who we become.The episode begins by challenging listeners to consider the fears that often hold us back—fear of uncertainty, judgment, failure, and even our own potential. These fears can keep us silent and immobilized, preventing us from finding our authentic voice and creating meaningful change.Through four real stories, the episode illustrates different dimensions of courage:Speaking Truth to Power: Oliver Wendell Holmes Sr.'s decades-long battle against the medical establishment in the 1800s demonstrates the courage to stand by one's convictions, even when facing ridicule and rejection. His persistence in advocating for hand washing and sterilization eventually saved countless mothers. Facing Adversity: A candid conversation with a firefighter reveals the courage required to confront mental health challenges in a profession that often discourages emotional vulnerability. His story illustrates how acknowledging personal struggles and seeking help during difficult times can be one of the most courageous acts.Reimagining Possibilities: Andrea Proske's extraordinary journey from hotel manager at age 27 to Olympic gold medalist in rowing at 35 exemplifies the courage to reimagine what's possible for our lives, regardless of our starting point. Everyday Courage: We're reminded that courage often happens in quiet moments when no one is watching—when we choose self-compassion over self-criticism, set boundaries that honor our wellbeing, or take the first small step toward meaningful change.Courage isn't the absence of fear—it's taking meaningful action despite that fear. It happens in those pivotal moments when we choose alignment with our deepest values over comfort, prioritize truth over acceptance, and dare to reimagine what's possible.Episode Credits:Music from the 10000 Maniacs and the brilliant Natalie Merchant can be found hereNatalie Merchat's WebsiteMusical backdrop from fireman story from popular TV series White Lotus and it can here Oliver Wendall Holmes Sr. info can be found hereYou can find out information about the writer Jack Kerouac here and all his booksOlympic gold medal commentary for 2020 Tokyo Olympics hereYou can also connect with the inspiring Andrea Proske and find her website here.LinkedIn  Instagram Twitter 'X' Connect with Andy VasilyLinkedIn   TwitterDisclaimer for this Podcast- A note from the heart: This podcast was created with one mission—to illuminate paths toward better mental, emotional, and social well-being. Every episode is crafted not for profit, but to inspire positive change in listeners' lives and in our shared world. From the start, it has always been meant to serve people in ways that educates and informs.

Our old pal Danny Haloosim, AKA KCHUNG radio's DJ Danny Halo joins us to talk all sorts of shit about all kinds of crap! Including George Santos, the assassination of Pope Francis, Sinbad, Tori Amos, and MANY 90's one hit wonders. 

Long regarded as one of the world's premier musicians, David Sancious is pleased to announce the release of tracks from his upcoming album, “The Ghost of Jim Crow.” The full version of the first track, "Why Must It Be So,” is now available. Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Inductee David Sancious has recorded and performed on keyboards and guitar and toured with various Grammy Award-winning artists. David is an original member of Bruce Springsteen's E Street Band. Peter Gabriel, Sting, Bruce Springsteen, Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck, Santana, Natalie Merchant, Yousou Ndour, Erika Badu, Aretha Franklin, Seal and others have used David's talents as pianists, synthesists, guitarists, arrangers, and producers on recording sessions and concert tours, playing an eclectic and diverse range of music. After several years of playing keyboards and guitar in Jazz, R&B, and Rock Bands in the Jersey Shore area, David met Bruce Springsteen at the entrance to a club where Bruce was organizing a jam session. This led to an invitation to join a new band that Bruce was putting together. This eventually became Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band (named after the street David lived on). After recording three albums and touring the country with Bruce, David left to form the group Tone and recorded several albums. In May, he will tour with Will Calhoun, the drummer for Living Colour, on the Open Secret project throughout the Northeast US.   Want to watch: YouTube Meisterkhan Pod (Please Subscribe)

JB with his every tasteful and eclectic best of folk with the likes if Natalie Merchant, Bert Jansch, Wood, Wilson, Carthy and our own Scran

Grammy Award-winner Dan Zanes is a unique force in American music, blending sea shanties, early rock 'n' roll, folk, and soul into a sound that resonates with kids and adults alike. For over 20 years, he has toured the world with his band, Dan Zanes and Friends, sharing a joyful, handmade mix of social music. His critically-acclaimed work has appeared on Sesame Street, Playhouse Disney, and Nickelodeon, and he's collaborated with artists like Philip Glass, Lou Reed, and Natalie Merchant. Zanes' musical journey began in the 1980s with The Del Fuegos, but after becoming a father in the 1990s, he pivoted to creating music for families, releasing the hit album Rocket Ship Beach. With his wife, Claudia Zanes, he has also pioneered sensory-friendly performances, and together they've created the beloved Dan Zanes House Partysongbook. Zanes is also an advocate for anti-racism and co-founded a group focused on white anti-racist dialogue.MusicThe Del Fuegos "I Always Call Her Back"Dan Zanes and Friends "All Around The Kitchen"Produced and Hosted by Steev Riccardo

On this episode of Any Man With a Microphone, we discuss the influential women of ‘90s music, celebrating the voices that shaped the decade.  From the raw power of L7 and Sleater-Kinney to the alt-rock brilliance of Garbage, Natalie Merchant, and Juliana Hatfield, we explore the impact these artists had on the era's sound and culture. Join us as we reminisce about the trailblazers, the anthems, and the lasting legacy of ‘90s women in music.  Others discussed: Liz Phair, Veruca Salt, Letters to Cleo, PJ Harvey, Sheryl Crow, Fiona Apple, Alanis Morissette, and many more!

This season we discuss over 300 albums of the 1990s selected from https://besteveralbums.com. The show starts at (1:41). The Six Singles segment starts at (7:00). This episode covers the following albums: Natalie Merchant - Tigerlily (39:28), Rancid - ...And Out Come The Wolves (1:01:30), Tricky - Maxinquaye (1:18:18), and Radiohead - The Bends (1:38:15).

A mixtape of thankful songs. Artists include Adam Sandler, The Beatles, Dido, Led Zeppelin, Fall Out Boy, Sam & Dave, Natalie Merchant and more! (R)

In the first of two special episodes with esteemed and newly decorated composers, we sit down with Gavin Bryars, a composer who has led the way in innovation over a long and distinguished career. On Tuesday 12th November he received the Innovation Award in association with the Musicians Union at the Ivors Composers Awards, and we were lucky to get a chance to talk to him about this just a few days before.We discuss his early days of art college, double bass and free jazz, his early iconic pieces The Sinking Of The Titanic and Jesus' Blood Never Failed Me Yet and his creative relationship with Brian Eno. Over his career he has written five operas, twenty ballets and a long list of instrumental, orchestral and vocal works.He has collaborated with many non-classical musicians over the years, including Tom Waits, Father John Misty, Charlie Haden, Bill Frisell, Natalie Merchant, Iarla O'Lionaird, Gavin Friday, Bertrand Belin and Mocke, and with many visual artists such as Bruce McLean, David Ward, Tim Head, James Hugonin, Bill Woodrow, Will Alsop, the Quay brothers, Juan Muñoz and Massimo Bartolini.He divides his time between a Leicestershire village and Vancouver Island, and we discuss his approach to writing in various locations, and in particular the importance of just the right pencil for the job. There really is a lot of time spent talking about this particular pencil.Gavin talks about the formative time he had working as the house bassist as Greasbrough Working Men's Club, performing in the backing band for Bob Monkhouse, Dusty Springfield and many others. The documentary he mentions is available to watch here: MEMORIES OF GREASBROUGH WORKING MEN'S CLUBFor more on Gavin Bryars, visit www.gavinbryars.comFor more on the Ivors Classical Awards 2024 visit https://ivorsacademy.com/awards/the-ivors-classical-awards/Big thanks to Premier for setting up the interview.You can find us on the socials here;Instagram @threeinabarpodTiktok @threeinabarpodThree In A Bar on YoutubeAnything you'd like to share with us? Any guests you'd love to hear or anything you'd like us to do better? Drop us a line at hello@threeinabar.com Click here to join the Members' Club on Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welkom bij een nieuwe serie: Een kijkje achter de schermen bij Omdenken. Naast onze podcast en social media-quotes doen we bij Omdenken nog veel meer! In de eerste aflevering duiken we in de Omdenken Theatershow: Zoals verwacht loopt alles anders. In deze special praten hoofdrolspeler Berthold Gunster, bandleider Pepijn Lagerwey en host Marije over alles wat met de show te maken heeft. Hoe is Omdenken uiteindelijk in het theater terechtgekomen? Waarom spelen we al vier seizoenen dezelfde voorstelling? En hoe houden ze het spannend en leuk, zowel voor het publiek als voor zichzelf? Ook krijg je een uniek inkijkje in hoe een dag achter de schermen van een voorstelling eruitziet.Shownotes:- Houd onze socials in de gaten voor een winactie!- Wil je ook een theatershow bezoeken? Bekijk de speellijst en beschikbare tickets op: www.omdenken.nl/theatershow - Kaarten voor de theatershow op 2 december in het AFAS Circustheater: https://t.ly/dE1B3- Big Booty workshop: www.youtube.com/watch?v=YkTzQsgsUoE - Luister hier naar het nummer Valse Hoop: www.soundcloud.com/user-62301775/valse-hoop. Dit nummer is geïnspireerd op Motherland van Natalie Merchant.De Omdenken theatershow 'Zoals verwacht loopt alles anders' is terug! Kijk op www.omdenken.nl/theatershow voor de speellijst en kaartjes.Wil je ons financieel steunen? Ga naar www.petjeaf.com/omdenken.Wil je zelf te gast zijn in de podcast? Ga naar www.omdenken.nl/podcast.Wil je reageren? Mail naar podcast@omdenken.nl.

Well, we've reached the end (at least for now) of the Raised Catholic podcast. This week I'll share some grace-filled moments from this four-year journey, my encouragement to you to say 'yes' to where God is leading you, and where I and this community are headed. Thanks so much for listening and for all of your support - it is truly appreciated. If you'd like to connect with me, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠find me on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠at my website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠on Substack⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. If you'd like to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠help support this podcast financially⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, there's a way to do just that ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠on my page at buymeacoffee.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Thanks for sharing, subscribing, rating, and reviewing, as this helps our community to grow. Thanks as always to my friend, Peter Vaughan-Vail, for providing the beautiful harp music you hear in this and every episode. Here are some resources I hope will help you to engage with this week's topic in a deeper way for yourself: 1. Raised Catholic 127: The Great Tapestry of God - transcript with link to episode 2. Raised Catholic 132: Be Not Afraid - Rome Edition - transcript with link to episode 3. Raised Catholic 197: How to Discern when it's Done - transcript with link to episode 4. Raised Catholic 155: Retreat Takeaways - Bells, Time, and Open Hands - transcript with link to episode 5. Reopening information from the Notre Dame Cathedral website 6. Song: Be Not Afraid, by Peace Together Choir 7. Song: Kind and Generous, by Natalie Merchant

National pumpkin day. Entetainment from 1969. Erie canal opened, Gunfight at OK Corral was fought, Stonehenge donated to British People, Todays birthdays - Hamalia Jackson, Bob Hoskins, Jaclyn Smith, Pat Sajak, Rita Wilson, Dylan McDermott, Natalie Merchant, Keith Urban, Seth MacFalane, Jon Heder. Hattie McDaniel died.Intro - Pour some sugar on me - Def Leppard      http://defleppard.com/Pumpkin song - Mary Lu WalkerI can't get next to you - The TemptationsThe ways to love a man - Tammy WynetteBirthdays - In da club - 50 Cent     http://50cent.com/I will move on up a little higher - Mahalia JacksonCharlies Angels TV themeWheel for Fortune opening 1980'sBeacause the night - 10,000 ManiacsI wanna kiss a girl - Keith UrbanAlmost like being in love - Seth MacFarlandExit - In my dreams - Dokken      http://dokken.net/Follow Jeff Stampka on facebook and cooolmedia.com

Disney Chorus and Orchestra [00:20] "Little April Shower" Walter Disney's Story of Bambi Disneyland ST 3903 1960 Plip plop plip. You may recall from the last episode we heard a track from Stay Awake. On that album, "Little April Shower" is performed by Natalie Merchant, Michael Stipe, and the Roches (https://youtu.be/7ObPekx0h0M?si=BWAulm8X4hnsji14). Thelonius Monk [03:35] "Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea" Straight No Chaser Columbia CS 2651 1967 Monk takes a fine run at this standard originally recorded by Cab Calloway. Helped out here by Charlie Rouse on tenor sax, Larry Gales on bass, and Ben Riley on drums. Kyle Dixon and Michael Stein [11:14] "The Upside Down" Stranger Things - Volume One (A Netflix Series) Lakeshore Records 2016 Ah, the first season (https://youtu.be/b9EkMc79ZSU?si=8SqvgKenleN2NEJ0) was pretty near perfect. Had to go with the iconic title track. Frank Sinatra with the Nelson Riddle Orchestra [12:21] "Call Me" Strangers in the Night Reprise Records FS 1017 1966 Oddly enough, Frank has not one but two (2!) Petula Clark covers on this album including this one. I much prefer the brassy sassy production of Petula's version (https://youtu.be/M_mkSWxN2xk?si=gya-HwLlYCWK093i). Less Art [16:22] "Diana the Huntress" Strangled Light Gilead Media RELIC88 2017 Featuring members of Kowloon Walled City and Thrice. Igor Stravinsky and the Columbia Symphony Orchestra [19:34] "Firebird Ballet Suite (1945): Introduction - Prelude and Dance of the Firebird - Variations" Stravinsky Conducts Firebird Suite/Petrushka Suite Columbia Masterworks MS 7011 1967 This is the 1945 arrangement of The Firebird Suite. Roxy Music [22:44] "Over You" Street Life - 20 Great Hits EG EGTV 1 1986 A single orignally from Roxy Music's Flesh and Blood (https://youtu.be/3TL-Bc1giO8?si=FaZvmtDfdg2K-5uF). Evidently recorded as a way to tes tout Phil Manzanera's recently constructed studio. Made it as high as number 80 on the Hot 100. Death Valley Girls [26:07] "Electric High" Street Venom Suicide Squeeze SSQ181 2021 (originally recorded and released in 2014) Closing track to Death Valley Girl's debut studio album. Psych rock excellence (https://youtu.be/AO8z3AwIIaw?si=JCyzx7zyGK17UD5K). Salem 66 [31:08] "Seven Steps Down" 1984 Great Plains [mm:ss] "When Do You Say Hello" 1983 Strum and Thrum: The American Jangle Underground 1983-1987 Captured Tracks CT-302 2020 If you love jangle, you'll love Strum and Thrum. 28 tracks of jingle jangle goodness. An exceptional compilation that includes a 80 page booklet that dives into the scene. Yo La Tengo [36:39] "My Heart's Not In It" Stuff Like That There Matador OLE-1079-1 2015 It's hard to choose just once song from this album, but the opening track does a great job getting the listener in the mood for the album. It's a lovely rendition of the Gerry Goffin/Russ Titelman single recorded by Darlene McCrea (https://youtu.be/CuetP9wAHnY?si=o9YtuELwMU3C6S0v). New Order [39:25] "Sub-Culture" Sub-Culture Factory fac 133 1985 A remix by John Robie of the band's third single from Low-life (https://youtu.be/Uetuplhan_U?si=Or8I0F30teDUWLOh). The flip side is, of course, Dub-Culture. Ahmed Ben Ali [47:53] "Subhana" Subhana Habibi Funk HABIBI022 2023 That's right... reggae by way of Libya. Evidently reggae arrived right around peak Bob Marley and the Wailers and it took off from there. Barren Harvest [52:46] "Claw and Feather" Subtle Cruelties Handmade Birds HB-071 2014 Some dark and lovely ambient folk metal from Portland featuring Jessica Way of Worm Ourobouros. Nancy Sinatra [58:33] "Sugar Town" Sugar Reprise Records RS-6239 1967 A Lee Hazlewood number (naturally) that he says is an allusion to LSD sugar cubes. Featuring Wrecking Crew members including the great Carol Kaye, Glen Campbell, and Hal Blaine. Music behind the DJ: "These Boots Were Made for Walking" by Les Brown and his Orchestra

SHEROES is on The Road To Joni, but in this episode we discover that sometimes that road is a bridge. A bridge to healing. A bridge to holding your own. A bridge to a new creative path. A bridge from one generation to another. Episode 4 of the Road To Joni begins at the SHEROES studio in upstate New York with 5x platinum recording artist and activist Natalie Merchant. A long time friend of host Carmel Holt, they discovered that they were both Joni Mitchell fans at a 1999 at breast cancer benefit concert that Carmel organized and Natalie headlined. The closing song from that show was a cover of Joni Mitchell's “All I Want.” 25 years later, Natalie Merchant sits down with Carmel to reflect on her road to Joni, talks about crying at her kitchen table after missing Joni's return at Newport Folk 2022, and shares an exclusive listen to a previously unreleased recording of her cover of "All I Want" from her personal archives. Then, it's on to Newport Folk Fest 2024, where 4x Grammy Award Nominee Madison Cunningham (who also missed Joni's 2022 Newport performance) recalls listening to Court and Spark and feeling like Joni was looking into her soul. The self-taught guitar and songwriting prodigy tells us that her road to Joni is more of a bridge, partly because of all the literal bridges she crossed while listening to Joni's music, but the deeper metaphor she uncovers during this conversation reveals that Joni Mitchell provided Madison a bridge to cross the “moat” of her religious upbringing to a place that opened up not only her musical world, but made her available for all the opportunities that found her.

Join us for an inspiring conversation with singer-songwriter and guitarist Patti Spadaro. Patti shares her journey from the iconic clubs of Los Angeles to her current roots in Pennsylvania, discussing her music, teaching, and passion for empowerment. We delve into her latest single, "Glass Shatters," and explore how her soulful blend of rock, blues, and jam-band styles creates a space for connection and transformation.PATTI SPADARO brings a hopeful outlook to her introspective and heartfelt songwriting. Her guitar style has a soulful, fluid, jam-band feel. She loves to improvise, stretch out during live shows, and reach for musical magic. "Its all about the music and making a connection", says Patti, "bringing people together, letting loose, and being in the here and now".  Her band's live shows create a space where the music opens up into something huge... the whole is greater than the sum of the parts. The music cuts through the everyday and connects right to the core. While living in Los Angeles, Patti released 3 albums and played LA's iconic clubs. She toured up and down the west coast & throughout the southwestern US. Her roots called Patti back to PA to raise a family.  She has two daughters, released 2 more albums, and is continuing to record and perform. Patti also teaches college courses in yoga, meditation, and Mindfulness in Music.Glass Shatters is an inspiring tribute to the strength and resilience of women. It honors our historic first female Vice President, and our continuing quest to break glass ceilings everywhere.  Five women vocalists come together to sing, harmonize and complement each other, with soulful lead guitar work by Spadaro. “When I left PA to attend Musician's Institute in the early 1990's, I was one of 3 women guitar students, in a sea of 700 guys." says Patti. “It wasn't easy being in such a minority. Society has come a long way, but there is still plenty of progress to be made.”  Glass Shatters features Pittsburgh musicians and singers: Patti Spadaro (guitar/vocals), Anne Celedonia (keys/vocals), Cherylann Hawk, Jill Simmons & Alison McTavish (backing vocals), Eric Kurtzrock (drummer/recording engineer), and Ryan Black (bass).THE PATTI SPADARO BAND weave organic grooves with catchy original tunes and spur-of-the moment jamming.  "I like to combine improvisation with good solid song writing" says Patti. "I love to get people up and dancing. Music can open minds and inspire, it can bring people together, even make a difference in the world. It's also a whole lot of fun."  BRINGING ME BACK features drummers Eric Kurtzrock & Jim Donovan (Rusted Root), keyboardist Skip Sanders (The Clarks, Bill Deasy), and Jill Simmons singing harmony (Brown Eyed Women). The album features impressive musicianship and songs that reach deep. Songs about discovering what matters most. Standing up and living life from that place. A place of integrity and love; freedom, joy and passion. WOMEN ON TOP - add Jill Simmons, Cherylann Hawk, Alison McTavish and Andrea Pearl's lead vocals and beautiful harmonies to the mix.  See our Women On Top page for more.Bonnie Raitt, Natalie Merchant, Tedeschi/Trucks, The Grateful Dead, John Mayer, Phish, Little Feat, The Allman Brothers, Michael Franti, Sara Bareilles, Dave Matthews Band, Counting Crows and many more. Patti performs & records with many bands/musicians in the greater Pittsburgh PA area, including: Cherylann Hawk, Bill Toms & Hard Rain, Jill Simmons, Eric Kurtzrock, Pittsburgh Women of the Blues, theCAUSE, The Sun Champs, Lisa Mackney (Dark Star Orchestra), Jim Donovan (Rusted Root), Danny Gochnour & Joffo Simmons (The Houserockers), Alison McTavish (Love Crumbs), SamJAMwich, Steve "pUNK" Cunningham, Mike Tony, Mike "Foot" Hoernig & John “JB” Bigham, Joe Monroe (Ghosthounds), Ms. Freddye, T. Mitchell Bell, Cheryl Rinovato & Stevee Wellons (Soulful Femme), Joe Pinchotti III (Charles Wesley Godwin), Janelle Burdell, Andrea Pearl, Dan Baker, Al&Al, Lindsay Dragan, Ven Kelly, Matt Locy and more.  Patti's opened for many artists, including Melvin Seals and JGB. Patti was the lead guitarist for the ZOOKEEPERS for several years. They recorded two albums together, played many shows in Los Angeles, and toured the western U.S. extensively. The Zookeepers were named one of L.A.'s best bands by KTLA-TV, and performed on "Good Day L.A." and other TV shows. Both of their CDs received radio airplay all over the west coast. Patti opened for guitar legend Eddie Van Halen in Hollywood, and for Little Feat at the El Rey Theatre. She recorded and performed with award winning commercial producer Sherby, and singer/songwriter Roger Len Smith. She recorded "A Step Down From Luxuy", The Mystrals' first CD and toured the southwestern US with them. The Mystrals singer won "Best Vocalist" in the L.A. Music Awards.  Patti is a graduate of Musician's Institute, where she studied with world renown jazz/fusion guitarist Scott Henderson of Chick Corea's band, and blues/roots-rock guitarist Keith Wyatt of the Blasters. She's also worked as a guitar teacher.Patti began her musical journey at 11 years old, playing a beat-up acoustic hand-me-down. Growing up in PA, she soon discovered electric guitar and spent hours learning riffs from her guitar heroes including The Grateful Dead, The Allman Brothers & Stevie Ray Vaughn.  After getting her degree in Physics from Drexel University, she moved to Los Angeles to attend Musician's Institute.https://www.pattispadaro.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/i-am-refocused-radio--2671113/support.

Tawny and Lisa talk about dry months and dry challenges. For folks considering getting sober, they're a great way to take an intentional look at your drinking. They share ideas to set yourself up for success: grab an accountability buddy, stock your fridge with yummy NA drinks, and journal to reflect. But most of all, be gentle with yourself!   Music Minute features Monster Mash, Macy Gray, Pink, Natalie Merchant, and Taylor Swift. Check out author Hilary Sheinbaum's Going Dry and The Dry Challenge Check out Fcking Sober podcast  Pre-order The Sobriety Deck  Order Tawny's book, DRY HUMPING: A Guide to Dating, Relating, and Hooking Up Without the Booze Sign up for "Beyond Liquid Courage" Order Tawny's new NA drink, (parentheses) Purchase Lisa's memoir, Girl Walks Out of a Bar   

You better believe what you're seeing! It's another episode of THE STORY SONG PODCAST! Join your hosts on a house call as they review 1995's “Wonder” by Natalie Merchant. We'll challenge your balance as we discuss NPR names, how to become a cult leader, and 9,999 maniacs plus a Merchant. So follow your destiny, and have some patience because as far as we see, we can offer no explanation for you to not listen to this episode of THE STORY SONG PODCAST. You'll make your way.  “Wonder” by Natalie Merchant (from the album Tigerlily) is available on Apple Music, YouTube Music, Amazon Music, Tidal, Pandora, Spotify, or wherever you listen to music. Continue the conversation; follow THE STORY SONG PODCAST on social media. Follow us on Instagram (storysongpodcast), and Facebook (thestorysongpodcast), Threads (storysongpodcast), GoodPods, and Podchaser. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For decades—literally since Woodstock—female musicians had battled music-industry perceptions that amassing too many of them, on the radio or on the road, was bad for business. And yet, by the '90s, women were vital to the rise of alt-rock and hip-hop on the charts: from Suzanne Vega to Queen Latifah, Tracy Chapman to Sheryl Crow, Natalie Merchant to Missy Elliott. Sarah McLachlan harnessed this energy into an all-woman tour she dubbed Lilith Fair. Its string of sellouts from 1997 to '99 affirmed women's clout in the decade of grunge-and-gangsta. But the festival was also criticized for its narrow focus and for branding “women's music” as a genre. More than two decades later, Hit Parade assesses the legacy of Lilith on the charts and on the road—how its performers, attendees and musical descendants are helping to ensure the future is female. Podcast production by Benjamin Frisch and Kevin Bendis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For decades—literally since Woodstock—female musicians had battled music-industry perceptions that amassing too many of them, on the radio or on the road, was bad for business. And yet, by the '90s, women were vital to the rise of alt-rock and hip-hop on the charts: from Suzanne Vega to Queen Latifah, Tracy Chapman to Sheryl Crow, Natalie Merchant to Missy Elliott. Sarah McLachlan harnessed this energy into an all-woman tour she dubbed Lilith Fair. Its string of sellouts from 1997 to '99 affirmed women's clout in the decade of grunge-and-gangsta. But the festival was also criticized for its narrow focus and for branding “women's music” as a genre. More than two decades later, Hit Parade assesses the legacy of Lilith on the charts and on the road—how its performers, attendees and musical descendants are helping to ensure the future is female. Podcast production by Benjamin Frisch and Kevin Bendis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For decades—literally since Woodstock—female musicians had battled music-industry perceptions that amassing too many of them, on the radio or on the road, was bad for business. And yet, by the '90s, women were vital to the rise of alt-rock and hip-hop on the charts: from Suzanne Vega to Queen Latifah, Tracy Chapman to Sheryl Crow, Natalie Merchant to Missy Elliott. Sarah McLachlan harnessed this energy into an all-woman tour she dubbed Lilith Fair. Its string of sellouts from 1997 to '99 affirmed women's clout in the decade of grunge-and-gangsta. But the festival was also criticized for its narrow focus and for branding “women's music” as a genre. More than two decades later, Hit Parade assesses the legacy of Lilith on the charts and on the road—how its performers, attendees and musical descendants are helping to ensure the future is female. Podcast production by Benjamin Frisch and Kevin Bendis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For decades—literally since Woodstock—female musicians had battled music-industry perceptions that amassing too many of them, on the radio or on the road, was bad for business. And yet, by the '90s, women were vital to the rise of alt-rock and hip-hop on the charts: from Suzanne Vega to Queen Latifah, Tracy Chapman to Sheryl Crow, Natalie Merchant to Missy Elliott. Sarah McLachlan harnessed this energy into an all-woman tour she dubbed Lilith Fair. Its string of sellouts from 1997 to '99 affirmed women's clout in the decade of grunge-and-gangsta. But the festival was also criticized for its narrow focus and for branding “women's music” as a genre. More than two decades later, Hit Parade assesses the legacy of Lilith on the charts and on the road—how its performers, attendees and musical descendants are helping to ensure the future is female. Podcast production by Benjamin Frisch and Kevin Bendis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For decades—literally since Woodstock—female musicians had battled music-industry perceptions that amassing too many of them, on the radio or on the road, was bad for business. And yet, by the '90s, women were vital to the rise of alt-rock and hip-hop on the charts: from Suzanne Vega to Queen Latifah, Tracy Chapman to Sheryl Crow, Natalie Merchant to Missy Elliott. Sarah McLachlan harnessed this energy into an all-woman tour she dubbed Lilith Fair. Its string of sellouts from 1997 to '99 affirmed women's clout in the decade of grunge-and-gangsta. But the festival was also criticized for its narrow focus and for branding “women's music” as a genre. More than two decades later, Hit Parade assesses the legacy of Lilith on the charts and on the road—how its performers, attendees and musical descendants are helping to ensure the future is female. Podcast production by Benjamin Frisch and Kevin Bendis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For decades—literally since Woodstock—female musicians had battled music-industry perceptions that amassing too many of them, on the radio or on the road, was bad for business. And yet, by the '90s, women were vital to the rise of alt-rock and hip-hop on the charts: from Suzanne Vega to Queen Latifah, Tracy Chapman to Sheryl Crow, Natalie Merchant to Missy Elliott. Sarah McLachlan harnessed this energy into an all-woman tour she dubbed Lilith Fair. Its string of sellouts from 1997 to '99 affirmed women's clout in the decade of grunge-and-gangsta. But the festival was also criticized for its narrow focus and for branding “women's music” as a genre. More than two decades later, Hit Parade assesses the legacy of Lilith on the charts and on the road—how its performers, attendees and musical descendants are helping to ensure the future is female. Podcast production by Benjamin Frisch and Kevin Bendis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to Season 4, Episode 25 of Winning Isn't Easy. In this episode, we'll dive into the complicated topic of "ERISA Disability Claims - What Celebrities Can Teach You." Host Nancy L. Cavey, a seasoned attorney with extensive experience in disability claims, discusses what the disability cases of certain celebrities can teach you about the ERISA disability claims process. Celebrities; they're just like us. We might view celebrities or social influencers as being invincible, which simply isn't true. While they might be able to afford better medical care than the average man, celebrities are not impervious to illness or accidents; just see Lady Gaga discussing her struggles with migraines in Nurtec advertisements. In this episode of Winning Isn't Easy, Nancy L. Cavey will explore three celebrities and their illnesses to give you, the listener, an insight into claiming disability.In this episode, we'll cover the following topics:1 -  What You Can Learn from Keala Settle, and Getting Your ERISA Disability Benefits for Moyamoya Disease2 - What You Can Learn from Jimmy Buffett, and Getting Your ERISA Disability Benefits for Merkel Cell Carcinoma3 - What You Can Learn from Natalie Merchant, and Getting Your ERISA Disability Benefits for Spinal Degeneration with OPLL  Whether you're a claimant, or simply seeking valuable insights into the disability claims landscape, this episode provides essential guidance to help you succeed in your journey. Don't miss it.Resources Mentioned In This Episode:LINK TO ROBBED OF YOUR PEACE OF MIND: https://caveylaw.com/get-free-reports/get-disability-book/LINK TO THE DISABILITY INSURANCE CLAIM SURVIVAL GUIDE FOR PROFESSIONALS: https://caveylaw.com/get-free-reports/disability-insurance-claim-survival-guide-professionals/FREE CONSULT LINK: https://caveylaw.com/contact-us/Need Help Today?:Need help with your Long-Term Disability or ERISA claim? Have questions? Please feel welcome to reach out to use for a FREE consultation. Just mention you listened to our podcast.Review, like, and give us a thumbs up wherever you are listening to Winning Isn't Easy. We love to see your feedback about our podcast, and it helps us grow and improve.Please remember that the content shared is for informational purposes only, and should not replace personalized legal advice or guidance from qualified professionals.

Ever wondered how a simple card game could add a twist to a camping adventure? Join us as we navigate through Part 2 of our 30-day camping challenge, recounting our second trip. From an intense game of Uno that kept our competitive spirits high to Michele's unforgettable reaction to receiving a kayak surprise from Matt, this episode is packed with heartfelt moments and unexpected surprises. Relive the joy of a surprise Natalie Merchant concert that Matt planned, adding a layer of harmony to our journey.Our adventure unfolds further as we set up camp in the secluded beauty of Julian Price Park, surrounded by majestic old-growth trees and the gentle presence of a curious doe. Discover the practical and safety measures we took, including using SATCOM in areas with limited to no signal. Our maiden kayaking trip was not just an activity but a testament to our preparation and Michele's newfound freedom in solo paddling. Amid the fun and challenges, including forgotten medical supplies to an unending round of Uno, we reflect on how these natural escapades have significantly contributed to our health recovery and well-being.The tranquility of high-elevation camping at Julian Price Park, near Boone, NC, offers a stark contrast to our previous experiences. Imagine the serenity of an entire campground loop to ourselves, only to be momentarily interrupted by a sneaky animal raiding our food supply. These moments, along with a repeated yet heartwarming encounter with a deer, underscore the magic of our stay. Adapting to life on the road, we share our day-to-day challenges and triumphs, from drying clothes to the simple joy of cooking hot dogs over an open fire. As we prepare for our next adventure, let the soothing sounds of night frogs be your closing lullaby.This program brought to you by:The Angler MagazineSunrift Adventures Thank you for listening to this program. Please visit BizRadio.US for hundreds of other great conversational shows and be sure to bookmark Matt & Michele Outdoors on your browser for all sorts of great content.

Jacqui Naylor is not an easy artist to categorize. Naylor is known for a technique she coined, “acoustic smashing,” There are times when she performs straight-ahead vocal jazz, but at other times she favors more of an alternative and diverse approach. Her  groove-based vocals and smoky sound have a subtle, intimate quality that conveys the emotional depth of a song without resorting to vocal pyrotechnics.  Very  jazz-friendly but far from a rigid jazz purist, Jacqui brings a long list of influences to her work — influences ranging from Billie Holiday, June Christy, and Nina Simone to Tracy Chapman, Natalie Merchant, Carole King, and Sheryl Crow. That is an unlikely combination of influences, certainly, but it is one that works well for Jacqui, who has used all of them to fashion a personal, recognizable style of her own. Our conversation is as far-reaching as her smoky, alto vocal style. We discuss everything from studying Jazz as a side gig while obtaining her marketing degree, to a stint in New York's fashion industry; starting a fan-based virtual project during pandemic called Home2Home where she and her husband wrote more than 200 compositions, to having her subscribers decide which songs should be recorded - a practice that Jacqui feels is critical to how she presents music today.  All of this is intertwined with sample songs, including those from her latest release, ‘Treasures of the Heart,' the title of which is a story all its own. 

Barry and Abigail discuss Tigerlily by Natalie Merchant and sample Dead Parrot, Passion of the Heights, and Luminescence Hazy IPA from Florida Avenue Brewing Co. in Wesley Chapel, Florida. Modelo is now the top-selling U.S. beer! Read more. Barry has seen Natalie Merchant in concert twice, most recently in 2023. Check out the setlist from the 2023 show! Abigail compared Wonder thematically to The Boy in the Bubble by Paul Simon. Barry was reminded of the story of The Elephant Man. I May Know the Word was written for the film Philadelphia but did not make the soundtrack. Cowboy Romance reminded Abigail of Price to Pay by Blues Traveler and Barry of The Fourth Drink Instinct by Cute Is What We Aim For. Abigail described Jealousy as “You Oughta Know by Alanis Morissette without the problematic behavior.” Up next… Manzanita by Shana Cleveland, featuring Matt and Maddie Carlson! Check out Matt's podcast episode that inspired this choice. Jingles are by our friend Pete Coe. Visit Anosmia Awareness for more information on Barry's condition. Follow Barry or Abigail on Untappd to see what we're drinking when we're not on mic! Leave us a rating or a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify! Facebook | Instagram | X | YouTube | Website | Email us | Virtual Jukebox --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pops-on-hops-podcast/message

Will and Orly wrap up the 1993 season with a discussion of modern rock statistics and trends, a game of "Name that Cover Song", and a look at a few cool songs that we missed earlier in the season. Songs under discussion include: Matthew Sweet - "Superdeformed" R.E.M. (ft. Natalie Merchant) - "Photograph" Ultra Vivid Scene - "Blood and Thunder" X - "Country at War" Season 6 Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3RV2gzADXh93VuQieGrbVX?si=688a284acba5472b

We are spirits having a human experience. Welcome the highs and the lows, no vibration should be dismissed. What is the message in the ANGER or the ALERT? They need love. When we open the front door, everything can walk in, including SPIRIT. What happens then is miraculous. Highly sensitive artisan, counsellor, spiritual mentor, and intuitive healer, Linda Nardelli helps people 1 to 1 and in group therapy to become comfortable with the unknown, and with being seen. That is where healing and fulfilment happen. Trust oriented therapy facilitates what is trying to emerge from every woman. It is imperative to develop our desire and learn about the Woman's Way … slower pace, pause, paying attention to the in-between, the art of observation, opening the door to being heard. Don't expect our partner to give the love we are not giving to ourselves. Grow, heal, and learn to live from our heart.Linda's Favourite Album: Tigerlily by Natalie Merchant, especially “Wonder”Website: https://lindanardelli.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LindaLNardelliYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LindaLNardelliInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lindanardelli.healingarts/

Sonic architect Graham Maby joins us to discuss his 50-something year career, which began with him fulfilling Joe Jackson's vision for a bass-led pop combo, resulting in some of new wave's most memorable songs. In addition to performing with a veritable Mount Rushmore of power pop auteurs - including Marshall Crenshaw and Freedy Johnston - the UK-to-Long Island transplant regales us with tales of doomed band auditions and fraught studio sessions, as well as meditations on a half a century of playing with Joe. Joe Jackson (https://open.spotify.com/artist/6KOqPxwfNAmZPkiCnDE9yT?si=NkUzH_ejRLOj41dRRicOQQ) Marshall Crenshaw (https://marshallcrenshaw.bandcamp.com/album/field-day-40th-anniversary-expanded-edition) Freedy Johnston (https://open.spotify.com/artist/5aeoG3xBrai5JsTqVmmgj0?si=R9McYGyKQtaxXcTcsphIeA) Natalie Merchant (https://open.spotify.com/artist/73JEBdDEFeVaOLg3y0HhBD?si=BDTXOp7kSlG8qz9Dz5FOFg) They Might Be Giants (https://tmbg.bandcamp.com/) The Health and Happiness Show (https://open.spotify.com/artist/7vFQW6uaEPhczx5FLeXzal?si=Ad8hA4hkTGO7Gx-LNDIm-g) Joy Askew (https://open.spotify.com/artist/0TkEsz8hJX1KaXWlKJLLLq?si=RGtQlfIYSTuLrfhbjbbYmw)  

Eric Clapton is a living legend in the rock world.  He was a member of the Yardbirds from 1963 to 1965, a founding member of the supergroup Cream, founding member of Blind Faith, founder of Derek and the Dominos, and a multi-album soloist.  He has received 18 Grammy awards, sold more than 280 million records world-wide, and is the only three-time inductee into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.Unplugged was recorded in front of an audience at Bray Studios in England for the "MTV Unplugged" series.  This series was started in 1989, and several artists would release albums from this show, including Mariah Carey, Nirvana, and Page and Plant.  Clapton's Unplugged album was a monster hit, winning three Grammy awards in 1993.  It was Clapton's bestselling album, and the bestselling live album of all time, selling 26 million copies.  Clapton recorded this in January 1992, and it contains a mix of his solo material, songs from previous groups, and blues standards from long ago.Eric Clapton continues to play and tour today.  He recently released a song called "Voice of a Child" in late 2023 and organized a charity concert to raise funds for children in the Gaza Strip.  He also collaborated with Van Morrison in November 2020 on an anti-lockdown single called "Stand and Deliver," and said regarding vaccine mandates that he would not perform on any stage where there is a discriminated audience present.  Bruce presents this laid back live blues album in this week's podcast. Running On FaithThis track was originally on the Journeyman album from 1989, Clapton's eleventh studio album.  Jerry Lynn Williams wrote this song, as he did several other Clapton songs including "Pretending" and "Forever Man."  They lyrics tell of taking each day as it comes in confidence that love will come to the singer in due time.Tears in HeavenThis song originally appeared on the soundtrack for the 1991 film "Rush."  In March of that year Clapton's 4-year old son Connor died in a fall from a New York City apartment, causing Clapton to isolate himself for a while.  Scoring the music for the film gave him a way to cope with the loss.  He wrote the first verse and asked Will Jennings to write the rest.  It is deliberately ambiguous, as it is about his son, but also meant to be part of the film.  It is his best-selling single in the United States.Rollin' and Tumblin'The recording of this song picks up mid-verse because it was recorded in a break when the cameras and recording equipment were off.  Clapton began performing this Muddy Waters blues song impromptu, and the musicians around him joined in.  It was last performed by Clapton when he was with Cream, and the audience clearly loves it.LaylaThe signature song from Derek and the Dominos was significantly altered by Clapton and acoustic guitar player Andy Fairweather.  They changed it to a shuffle beat, removed many of the familiar riffs and piano exit, and jazzed it up.  Clapton is also singing an octave lower than the original, which was at the top of his vocal range back in the day. ENTERTAINMENT TRACK:Theme from the television series “Martin”Martin Lawrence had a comedy series popular in the US at this time, with Martin playing many characters, both male and female. STAFF PICKS:Sister Shade by Mary's DanishWayne brings us an unfortunately underrated song from the 90's as his staff pick.  This grunge group actually featured two female lead singers: Gretchen Seager and Julie Ritter. Mary's Danish formed in the late 1980's and released four albums.  Unfortunately, they became a victim of mismanagement, incompetent promotion, and a difficult contract that left them without money from the royalties. Even Flow  by Pearl JamLynch's staff pick is a signature song from Pearl Jam.  The music was written as an instrumental demo before Eddie Vedder's arrival as front man for the band.  Vedder wrote the lyrics focusing on the life of a homeless person overlooked by society.  Originally performed live in October 1990, it has become Pearl Jam's most performed song.These Are Days by 10,000 ManiacsRob showcases another group with a female lead for his staff pick.  The song encourages the listener to recognize the miracle in front of you, to live in the moment.  Many associate it with the birth of a child, though the meaning is left ambiguous.  This song is one of 10,000 Maniacs' biggest hits, and is one of the last the group did before Natalie Merchant left to pursue a solo career.Runaway Train by Elton John (featuring Eric Clapton)Bruce wraps up the staff picks with the second single from John's 1992 album "The One."  The song includes contributions from Eric Clapton, who plays guitar and provides vocals in the second verse.  "The One" was Elton John's 23rd studio album, and his biggest selling album in the US since 1976.  The lyrics compare trying to get back into control of life to a runaway train. COMEDY TRACK:Taco Grande by “Weird Al” YankovicYou can't go wrong with the sultry parodies of Weird Al as an exit from today's podcast. Thanks for listening to “What the Riff?!?” NOTE: To adjust the loudness of the music or voices, you may adjust the balance on your device. VOICES are stronger in the LEFT channel, and MUSIC is stronger on the RIGHT channel.Please follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/whattheriffpodcast/, and message or email us with what you'd like to hear, what you think of the show, and any rock-worthy memes we can share.Of course we'd love for you to rate the show in your podcast platform!**NOTE: What the Riff?!? does not own the rights to any of these songs and we neither sell, nor profit from them. We share them so you can learn about them and purchase them for your own collections.

Dive deep into the essence of live music production with insights from Dave Cook and Lewis Fawcett of Area 52 Studios joining Dave Hamilton on Gig Gab. As they navigate the intricacies of creating the perfect in-ear monitor mix for artists like Natalie Merchant, they emphasize the delicate balance between […] The post Gear Gab and Lessons from The Road with Area 52 Studios — Gig Gab 424 appeared first on Gig Gab.

Singer-songwriter Natalie Merchant shot to fame as the lead vocalist for the indie-folk band 10,000 Maniacs, then left the band at the height of their popularity to build a successful solo career. She sits down with Guy to talk about the political concerns that animate her work; what a dinner with Allen Ginsberg and Philip Glass taught her about creativity; how a degenerative spinal disease almost ended her artistic career; and her newest project honoring a late Italian poet who's been nearly erased from history. Natalie's ninth studio album is called Keep Your Courage.Links from the Show: These Are Days by 10,000 ManiacsCarnival by Natalie MerchantIt's A-Coming, the song Natalie sings in this episodeBuy Keep Your CourageFor more conversations like this – with guests ranging from Tom Hanks to Bjork to Jason Sudeikis – go to https://www.thegreatcreators.com.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode, listeners can hear Marianne's full conversation with award-winning singer/songwriter Natalie Merchant. In their poignant, in-depth conversation they discuss the power of art and music not only as vehicles for personal expression and healing but also as means to help inspire others and create unity and community. Merchant talks about her latest album Keep Your Courage, including her new song “Sister Tilly” (5:00), how she uses her music as a platform to amplify activism and uplift social causes, (20:53) her evolution as an artist (27:42), her hopes for what her music can bring to the world (33:43), and much more. To learn more about Natalie Merchant's activism and body of work including her new album Keep Your Courage and her touring schedule please visit: nataliemerchant.com For more information about Marianne Schnall, please visit MarianneSchnall.com  For more information about Tandem, please visit tandemequality.org Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host Marianne Schnall continues a season-long exploration of visions for a gender-equal world by delving into the power of artistic expression and its potential to create meaningful change. Beginning with wisdom from her archives, Marianne shares insights from Melissa Etheridge, Maya Angelou, Amy Poehler, and several other renowned women artists. Marianne then shares highlights from a recent conversation she had with award-winning singer/songwriter Natalie Merchant, followed by a conversation with singer Teneia Sanders and drummer/comedian Rita Brent. Listeners will hear insights on how art can help shift culture and raise awareness about important social issues (10:51), turn pain into power (27:00), and unify humanity (12:50). To learn more about Natalie Merchant's activism and body of work including her new album Keep Your Courage and her touring schedule please visit: nataliemerchant.com The song “Our Rebellious Hearts” releases on March 29th, and to watch the documentary short film Our Rebellious Hearts, featuring Teneia and Rita and made in partnership with Tandem, Click Here. (23:45).  For more information on Teneia Sanders please visit www.teneia.com  For more information on Rita Brent please visit www.ritabrent.com To listen to Teneia's album Black Empress (27:57) For more information about Marianne Schnall, please visit MarianneSchnall.com  For more information about Tandem, please visit tandemequality.org Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week's guest is Allison Miller. Allison, based in New York City, is an American drummer, composer, and educator known for her versatile style. Fusing jazz with rock, funk, and global music elements, she has collaborated with notable artists including Dr. Lonnie Smith, Ani DiFranco, Natalie Merchant, Brandi Carlile, and others. A prolific solo artist, her latest album "Rivers in Our Veins" was released in 2023. Miller's dynamic drumming and dedication to musical innovation resonate with audiences across the globe. I hope you enjoy the 5 records that helped shape Allison Miller into the musician she is today. Cheers! ALLISON'S BIG FAT FIVE  - Album - Around the World in a Day Artist - Prince Release Year - 1985 Key Track(s) - Tamborine, Condition of the Heart, Temptation Drummer - Prince, Sheila E - Album - Miles Smiles Artist - Miles Davis Release Year - 1967 Key Track(s) - Freedom Jazz Dance, Gingerbread Boy, Footprints, Dolores Drummer - Tony Williams - Album - The Avant-Garde Artist - John Coltrane and Don Cherry Release Year - 1966 Key Track(s) - The Invisible, The Blessing, Focus on Sanity Drummer - Ed Blackwell - Album - Plantation Lullabies Artist - Meshell Ndegeocello Release Year - 1993 Key Track(s) - I'm Diggin' You, Step into the Projects, Call Me, Sit Outside Your Door Drummer - David Gamson - Album - Zoning Artist - Mary Lou Williams Release Year - 1974 Key Track(s) - Praise The Lord, Intermission, Rosa Mae Drummer - Mickey Roker - HONORABLE MENTIONS: - Speak No Evil - Wayne Shorter Black and Red - Live in Willisau The Cure - Keith Jarrett Trio Empyrean Isles - Herbie Hancock Sounds of Joy - Joe Lovano Unity - Larry Young Special Edition - Jack Dejohnette   For more information on Big Fat Snare Drum, check out www.bigfatsnaredrum.com and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and TikTok.

The year 1985 would find the band R.E.M. in transition between college band success and the mainstream powerhouse they were to become in future years.  The quartet of Michael Stipe on vocals, Mike Mills on bass and vocals, Peter Buck on guitar, and Bill Berry on percussion and backing vocals were moving towards a greater variety of instrumentation and a bit more experimentation with their third studio album, Fables of the Reconstruction.The album actually has two names, as "Fables of the Reconstruction" was the name if you held the cassette or album with one side up, and if you flipped it over the name appeared as "Reconstruction of the Fables."  The suggestion of the name "Reconstruction" came from Michael Stipes' father who was a carpenter.  It is also a loaded term in the American South from which the Athens, Georgia band hails —  “Reconstruction” is the period of time immediately following the American Civil War when the South was being brought back into the Union.  The songs on the album have a darker sound than earlier works, and the lyrics draw from Southern Gothic works.  This was the first album recorded outside the U.S., as the band traveled to London to work at Livingston Studios with producer Joe Boyd.While the singles from the album would not be considered hits in the United States, the album reached number 28 on the US Billboard 200 chart, and number 35 on the UK Albums Chart.  It would feature two singles, “Driver 8' and“Can't Get There from Here,” which would become well known over time.Rob brings us this transitional album for today's podcastDriver 8The second single released from the album refers to the Southern Crescent train line.  It ran under the Southern Railway until 1979 when Amtrak bought them out, and continues as the Amtrak Crescent today.  “And the train conductor says take a break, Driver 8.”Green Grow the RushesThis deeper cut  was written as a pact between Michael Stipe and Natalie Merchant of 10,000 Maniacs, relating to the poor treatment of indigenous peoples and migrant workers.  “Green grow the rushes, go.  The compass points the workers home.”Maps and LegendsInspired by preacher and Southern folk artist Howard Finster, this song uses the reading of a map as a metaphor for reading a person.  Like the map reveals stories in little symbols on it, people are the accumulation of their experiences and stories.Can't Get There from HereThis song was the lead single from the album and peaked at number 10 on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles chart - meaning it peaked at about 110 in US popularity.  It is the first R.E.M. song to have a horn section.  You can sense the Soul inspiration in it.  The lyrics about “Philomath” refer to an unincorporated community just outside of Athens, Georgia. ENTERTAINMENT TRACK:Weird Science by Oingo Boingo (from the motion picture “Weird Science”)Two geeky high school students create the perfect woman in this sci-fi comedy partly based on Frankenstein, and largely based on the 1951 comic “Made of the Future” by Al Feldstein. STAFF PICKS:Drive by The Cars  Lynch brings us a version of the Cars single from the 1985 Live Aid concert.  Bassist Benjamin Orr takes on the lead vocal duties for this ballad which was written by frequent front man Ric Ocasek.  The studio version appeared on their 1984 album Heartbeat City,  and became one of the bands biggest hits.Take On Me by a-haBruce features the first US hit by a Norwegian band.  While a-ha released the song twice before without it becoming a hit, the third release with its video combining pencil sketch animation and live performance would propel it to the number 1 slot in the U.S.  Its 2 1/2 octave-spanning chorus makes it one of the hardest songs to sing.Summertime Girls by Y & T Wayne's staff pick is a hair band rocker, the first and only hit by Y&T.  It went to number 55 on the Billboard Hot 100, but was played frequently on the television series “Baywatch.”  The Band Y&T was originally known as "Yesterday & Today," and although they don't have many hits they have sold over 4 million albums worldwide, and were an inspiration for Lars Ulrich of Metallica to become a musician.Dancing in the Street by David Bowie and Mick Jagger Rob closes out the staff picks with a cover originally recorded by Martha and the Vandellas in 1964 (but we all agreed that the Van Halen cover is the best there is).Jagger and Bowie's version made it to number 7 on the US chart and number 1 on the UK chart.  This collaboration was their contribution to the Live Aid charity movement. NOVELTY TRACK:Tequila by The ChampsWe close out this week's podcast with the tune that helped Pee Wee Herman avoid catastrophe at the hands of a biker gang in “Pee Wee's Big Adventure.” Thanks for listening to “What the Riff?!?” NOTE: To adjust the loudness of the music or voices, you may adjust the balance on your device. VOICES are stronger in the LEFT channel, and MUSIC is stronger on the RIGHT channel.Please follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/whattheriffpodcast/, and message or email us with what you'd like to hear, what you think of the show, and any rock worthy memes we can share.Of course we'd love for you to rate the show in your podcast platform!**NOTE: What the Riff?!? does not own the rights to any of these songs and we neither sell, nor profit from them. We share them so you can learn about them and purchase them for your own collections.

Now that Dry January is in the rearview mirror, what comes next? Tawny and Lisa discuss how taking a break from booze gives us an opportunity to be intentional and consider what a dry or damp month can provide. Maybe it helped to identify triggers and stressors – including people – and how you might handle them without alcohol going forward. Maybe you picked up some new habits and friends you'd like to keep up with. Who and what made you feel good and provided support during this month? The biggest takeaway is to give yourself grace. Whether or not you hit your Dry January “goals,” you decided to go for a reset. That's a big deal! Music Minute features The Beatles, Sheryl Crow and Natalie Merchant. Order Tawny's book, DRY HUMPING: A Guide to Dating, Relating, and Hooking Up Without the Booze Sign up for "Beyond Liquid Courage" Purchase Lisa's memoir, Girl Walks Out of a Bar

You're not even out of bed and you're already worrying. So let's talk about it: How anxious we are, how we got that way, and what to do about it. Original Air Date: March 25, 2023 Interviews In This Hour: Patricia Pearson on A History of Anxiety — To Waste Time Is To Deepen Life — Treating Anxiety With Horror Films — Natalie Merchant on 'Leave Your Sleep' — Robert Rand on Healing Through Zydeco Guests: Patricia Pearson, Richard Polt, Eliza Smith, Natalie Merchant, Robert Rand Never want to miss an episode? Subscribe to the podcast. Want to hear more from us, including extended interviews and favorites from the archive? Subscribe to our newsletter.

Barry and Abigail discuss A Very Special Christmas 3 and sample The Stoutmare Before Christmas, The Abominable Snow Stout, and How The Stout Stole Christmas! from Tarpon River Brewing in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Barry and Abigail both recommend If On a Winter's Night by Sting. We reviewed Natalie Merchant's rendition of Children Go Where I Send Thee. Listen to the original recording of Go Where I Send Thee by The Golden Gate Quartet. Barry played a sample of Eartha Kitt's Santa Baby. We reviewed Sheryl Crow's version of Blue Christmas. Listen to the original recording of Blue Christmas by Doye O'Dell. We played a sample of Nat King Cole's The Christmas Song to compare it to the version by Hootie & The Blowfish. We also played a sample of Engelbert Humperdinck's Ave Maria to compare it to the version by Eleven and Chris Cornell. We also played a sample of Elvis Presley's Santa Claus Is Back in Town to compare it to the version by Jonny Lang. Barry compared the lyrical content of Christmas Song by Tim Reynolds and Dave Matthews to Christmas Day by Squeeze. Barry entered We Three Kings by Patti Smith into the Abigail Hummel School of Speaking Smartly About Music with a comparison to Blue by R.E.M. (which features Patti Smith!). If you are looking for more great holiday music, check out our Pops on Hops 2023 Christmas Playlist, featuring Christmas songs from many of the artists featured during our third season in 2023! You can also check out the collection of the Hummel family's favorite Christmas songs! Up next… The Same Old Blood Rush with a New Touch by Cute Is What We Aim For. This episode will be released on March 3, 2023. Jingles are by our friend Pete Coe. Visit Anosmia Awareness for more information on Barry's condition. Follow Barry or Abigail on Untappd to see what we're drinking when we're not on mic! Facebook | Instagram | X | YouTube | Website | Email us | Virtual Jukebox --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pops-on-hops-podcast/message

Michael C Hall is an actor and singer, best known for his role as Dexter Morgan on the Showtime series Dexter.  Pedro Yanowitz is a musician, songwriter & visual artist and has played drums with The Wallflowers, Natalie Merchant, Wilco & Yoko Ono. Matt Katz-Bohen is a multi-instrumentalist, songwriter & producer and has been the keyboardist for Blondie since 2008. Together, the three of them make up the band Princess Goes. The band has a new album out titled “Come of Age.” We discuss the new album, songwriting process, making a music video, future plans for the band and more! 00:00 - Intro 00:13 - Describing the Sound of Princess Goes 04:20 - Michael C. Hall's Musical Influences & Style 06:40 - Playing Live 08:05 - Black Sabbath Tribute Band 09:10 - New Music Listening To 10:45 - Thurston Moore's Admiration 12:00 - Debbie Harry Fan of Princess Goes 12:33 - Album Artwork 13:40 - Song & Video for Come of Age 18:00 - Glasswing & Future Singles 19:45 - Future Live Shows & Marketing 22:55 - Secret to Success 24:50 - Outro Princess Goes website:https://princessgoes.com/Chuck Shute YouTube:https://youtube.com/@ChuckShute?si=LUVLhvd3STaM_hYUSupport the showThanks for Listening & Shute for the Moon!

New York-based drummer, composer, and educator Allison Miller has played with singer/songwriters like Brandi Carlile, Ani DiFranco, or Natalie Merchant, but she's best known for her own bands, and her own music, which is usually labeled jazz, but you'll hear elements of rock, funk and folk in there too. She's the bandleader of the chamber jazz band Boom Tic Boom, and is part of the all-star jazz group Artemis along with many other collaborations. Allison Miller's latest album, Rivers In Our Veins, features a new band, including several members of Boom Tic Boom but with tap dancers as well.  Allison Miller presents the full multimedia Rivers In Our Veins on Nov. 25 at Roulette.  Commissioned by Mid Atlantic Arts Organization and Lake Placid Center for the Arts, Rivers In Our Veins is inspired by five major rivers of the Northeast United States  – the James, Delaware, Potomac, Hudson and Susquehanna – their history, how they serve the communities around them, and how those communities need to better upkeep them. Allison Miller goes deep with research about rivers and social movement — migratory movement — along rivers, as well as what she learned from the River Keepers. [Much more about Rivers In Our Veins.] Her top-shelf band, with violinist Jenny Scheinman, bassist Todd Sickafoose, clarinetist Ben Goldberg, trumpeter Jason Palmer, and pianist Carmen Staaf, along with two phenomenally talented tap dancers, perform selections from Rivers In Our Veins, in-studio. Set list: 1. Hudson 2. Of Two Rivers (Part 2) 3. Fierce

Michael Moore takes his podcast to Grand Central Station where hundreds of Jewish New Yorkers are arrested during a sit-in for peace, demanding that all sides lay down their arms and create a cease-fire in Israel and Gaza. Watch Michael's livestreams from Grand Central Station on his Facebook and Instagram. ******************** GET INVOLVED: Visit Jewish Voice for Peace to find ways to take action! ******************** Music in today's episode: "Because I Could Not Stop For Death" — Natalie Merchant with Susan McKeown & the Chanting House ******************** Episode Underwriters: 1) Moink — Moink brings additive-free, farm-fresh meat right to your door, and supports independent family farmers in the process. Go to https://www.MoinkBox.com/RUMBLE right now and get FREE ground beef for a YEAR. 2) This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/RUMBLE to get 10% off your first month, and get on your way to being your best self. 3) Shopify — Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at https://www.shopify.com/rumble [all lowercase] and get full access to Shopify's entire suite of features. 4) Babbel — Learn a new language with Babble in just 3 weeks! Get 55% off at www.babble.com/rumble. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rumble-with-michael-moore/message

The American singer-songwriter Natalie Merchant often uses fictional or mythological characters in her songs, to capture contemporary and political concerns. Her latest album, Keep Your Courage, is a song cycle composed entirely of love songs. She tells Kirsty Wark she wanted to explore the isolation of illness and the power of care, felt in the last few years. In his new book, Musical Truth, the educator and broadcaster Jeffrey Boakye creates a soundtrack that encapsulates key historical moments of the 20th and 21st century – from the carving up of Africa to feminism and football. Using jazz, disco and hip hop he explores how music both feeds into and mirrors its time, as well as its political and cultural impact. But the writer Michel Faber is more interested in how music affects the individual. In a collection of essays, Listen: On Music, Sound and Us, he explores what's going on inside when we listen to a whole range of tunes. And he asks two questions: how do we listen to music and why? Producer: Katy Hickman

For Natalie Merchant’s 60th birthday, covers of and by her and the band she fronted for their formative years, 10,000 Maniacs! (63 minutes)

This episode of Across The Margin : The Podcast presents an interview with lauded drummer, composer, bandleader, and teacher Allison Miller. Miller is a musician who has mastered a vast array of musical settings — from guesting on late night TV to keeping time for some of today's most beloved singer-songwriters (such as Ani DiFranco, Natalie Merchant, and Brandi Carlile). She has recorded six albums as a bandleader — 5 AM Stroll, Boom Tic Boom, No Morphine-No Lilies, Live at Willisau, Otis Was a Polar Bear, and Glitter Wolf — as well as working as a session musician. Her work with bands has included forming the band Honey Ear Trio with Rene Hart and Erik Lawrence, Holler and Bam with Toshi Reagon, and her own band, Allison Miller's Boom Tic Boom. She is also a member of the jazz supergroup ARTEMIS. Miller's latest album Rivers in Our Veins — the focus of this episode — is a 12-song cycle embracing the concept of flow and renewal, and dedicated to the United State's crucial rivers, watersheds, and the organizations devoted to reviving and protecting them. Her band features a deeply telepathic cast of improvisers, including violinist Jenny Scheinman, Ben Goldberg on contra-alto and Bb clarinets, pianist Carmen Staaf, trumpeter Jason Palmer, bassist Todd Sickafoose, and a grouping of remarkable tap-dancers (learn more about this in the episode!). The captivating piece of American art that is Rivers in Our Veins was commissioned by the Lake Placid Center for the Arts and acts as a tribute to the natural environments we are blessed to live within and around and to those who make it their mission to protect them; In this episode host Michael Shields and Allison Miller discuss just how, specifically, her latest album was inspired by five American rivers and our nation's crucial waterways in general. They talk about the phenomenally talented assemblage of musicians featured on the Rivers in Our Veins and the tap dancers who enliven a bevy of songs on the album. They discuss the tour which boasts an ambitious multimedia production, the curiosities of being a bandleader as a drummer, Miller's musical inspirations, and a whole lot more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SUMMARY:Celebrated songwriter Natalie Merchant chats about her songwriting, from her days fronting 10,000 Maniacs up to her most recent album, Keep Your Courage. PART ONE: Were the Lilith Fair-era 1990s the best time for women in music? Scott and Paul discuss.PART TWO:Our in-depth conversation with the legendary Natalie MerchantABOUT:Natalie Merchant launched her career as the lead vocalist and primary lyricist of the band 10,000 Maniacs, which broke through with the double Platinum album In My Tribe in 1987. Subsequent albums Blind Man's Zoo and Our Time in Eden spawned the Merchant-penned singles “Trouble Me” and “These Are Days,” respectively. Following an appearance on MTV Unplugged and a hit single covering Bruce Springsteen and Patti Smith's “Because the Night,” Natalie departed the band to launch a solo career. Her debut album, Tigerlily, featured the Top 10 singles “Carnival,” “Wonder,” and “Jealousy,” and was certified five times Platinum. She has gone on to release nine solo studio albums, including the Platinum-selling Ophelia, which spawned the single “Kind & Generous”; Leave Your Sleep, which topped the US folk charts; and a 2014 self-titled release that reached the Top 5 on Billboard's rock chart. Recent years have found Natalie rearranging her songs for string quintet and acoustic instruments for the documentary Paradise Is There, directing Shelter, a documentary on domestic violence, curating the 10-disc box The Natalie Merchant Collection, and spending four days a week working with children as an artist-in-residence at a non-profit pre-school. In November 2022, Natalie was appointed to a six-year term on the board of trustees for the American Folklife Center at The Library of Congress. Her ninth studio album, and first album of all new, original material in nine years, is the self-produced Keep Your Courage on Nonesuch Records.  

Natalie Merchant is an award-winning singer and songwriter from upstate New York. She was the lead singer of the band 10,000 Maniacs until she left in 1993. And then, as a solo artist, she's put out nine albums over the last 30 years. Between 10,000 Maniacs and her solo work, she's had multiple multi-platinum records. In April 2023, Natalie put out her first album of new songs in nine years. It's called Keep Your Courage. And for this episode, she talked to me about the song “Sister Tilly." It's a eulogy for a fictional character – a woman who represents the generation of women who influenced her. Women who were activists in the 1960s and 70s, when she was growing up. For more, visit songexploder.net/natalie-merchant.

Everyone knows the Shrek franchise is canonically trans. Fran & Rose discuss the sexual proclivities and possibilities of basically every character in the Shrek cinematic universe with their friend and celebrity makeup artist Laurel Charleston Plus, The Ultimatum, Selling Sunset and a tale of two concerts: Fran saw Beyoncé in London, Rose saw Natalie Merchant in New York We're having a live show in New York June 26th! Get tickets here. And shop our new summer merch line. Get your daily dose of PG Shrek porn by following our finsta @likeavirgin42069See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.