Podcast appearances and mentions of paul guzzone

I sat down with Janie Barnett, a singer, songwriter, arranger, and educator whose career reflects a steady commitment to saying yes to what fits and no to what does not.We begin with her roots in the Greater Washington area, where summers at the Smithsonian Folklife Festival and early exposure to roots music shaped her ear. Moving to New York was a shock. The city carried a gritty, post-Patti Smith energy and felt like a long search for a new urban Americana sound. Janie found her footing through community, especially friendships with Robin Batteau and Kenny White. Session work, including jingles, gave her financial stability and the freedom to keep her songwriting honest rather than chasing a paycheck through her own music.We talk about life behind the scenes and what it taught her about leadership. Janie shares stories from sessions with Linda Ronstadt and a career highlight singing background vocals on Saturday Night Live with Rickie Lee Jones, one of her musical heroes. Being on the team shaped how she leads her own bands, creating rooms where musicians feel respected and invited to contribute.She also reflects on how becoming a parent changed her artistry. Her songs deepened, her priorities clarified, and the work stopped feeling precious in the face of real life.We spend time on her project Under My Skin, a reimagining of Cole Porter through an acoustic Americana lens. What began as a guitar idea for I've Got You Under My Skin grew into a pandemic-era collaboration with an extraordinary group of musicians, including Carmela Ramsey and Jerry Douglas, many of whom recorded from home studios. The album proves Porter's writing is timeless, and Janie's voice brings it all together.We close with her work at Berklee, where she mentors singer-songwriters and leads ensembles. She speaks candidly about the pressures of constant content and social media, and the importance of building real community and a live musical life. Looking ahead, she is planning a vinyl release of the Cole Porter project, aiming for a show around Porter's birthday in June, and working toward a new record of original songs with a clearer strategy for getting it into the world.Music from the Episode:LIfe Is Long and Then It's Not (Janie Barnett)Delaware Bridge (Janie Barnett)If You Were Here (Janie Barnett)I've Got You Under My Skin (Janie Barnett)Night and Day  (Janie Barnett with Keith Sewell)You're the Top (Janie Barnett with Catherine Russell)Thank you for listening. If you have questions, feedback, or ideas for the show, please email me at brad@thebandwichtapes.com.

In this episode, I sit down with bassist, producer, educator, and longtime Bacon Brothers collaborator Paul Guzzone. Paul and I first met backstage in Atlanta years ago when my band opened for the Bacon Brothers, and we bonded instantly over Aguilar rigs and the first U-Bass I had ever played.What starts as a fun reconnection becomes a deep exploration of Paul's multifaceted life in music. We talk about his early years with Tom Rush, his decades-long collaboration with Kevin and Michael Bacon, his extensive composing and jingle work, and his long career teaching Rock and Contemporary Culture at Pace University.Paul's warmth, humor, and decades of perspective make this a truly special conversation.To learn more about Paul, visit his website. Music from the Episode:Dance While I Can (Paul Guzzone)South of the Coconut Line (Paul Guzzone)All I Ever Wanted to Do (Paul Guzzone)Extra Innings (Paul Guzzone)Thank you for listening. If you have questions, feedback, or ideas for the show, please email me at brad@thebandwichtapes.com.

Producer, songwriter, and recording artist Paul Guzzone describes himself as an “electronic troubadour” fusing acoustic guitar with a variety of sonic textures. His passion for pop melodies and radio hits are very much a part of his narrative style. In addition to songwriting and performing, Paul has produced recordings for the critically acclaimed folk-rock duo- Aztec Two Step and is the bass player and contributing producer for Kevin Bacon & his brother Michael of The Bacon Brothers band. In this episode, Paul talks about being signed to major record label right out of high school, his years as a session musician working with such renowned folk artists as Tom Chapin and Tom Rush, and his 2013 re-emergence as singer/songwriter and producer of his own unique brand of music. According to Paul, writing a song and then recording it are inseparable - "the Sound is Everything."

To kick off our guest artist series, we have Paul Guzzone! He's a composer, singer, bassist, producer, and musical director! He also is co-owner of a production company named Triple Z Music and an adjunct professor teaching the history of rock music and the business of entertainment at Pace University. In our interview we discuss how Paul got involved in music, and how his love of it has grown to include producing and teaching. We also hear about his single "Radio Waves" which is available on most streaming services and on his website, paulguzzone.com, where you can find even more of his work.Find us on these platforms!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/deflove.cast/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjQcRKCCvwd8XlbxYVkduNQSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2JF2qL9ul6xnhrrc9LBDJ0?si=pSF5f7qfRuerBR0aDFLSTQApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/deflove/id1537458128

Back for a second time on my show are The Bacon Brothers.  The Bacon Brothers are back on tour to promote a new album.  The album features Michael on vocals, guitar and cello and Kevin on vocals, guitar and percussion along with the band that’s been with them since the beginning -- Paul Guzzone (bass, backing vocals), Joe Mennonna (keyboards, accordion), Ira Siegel (lead guitar, mandolin and backing vocals) and Frank Vilardi (drums).Kevin Bacon is an award-winning actor with 80 films and dozens of television and stage credits to his name, resulting in numerous Emmy and Screen Actor’s Guild nominations cited in his resume. Older brother Michael initially began making music in their native Philadelphia before moving to Nashville where his songwriting career blossomed by leaps and bounds. An Emmy-winning composer, he most recently scored the documentary "That Way Madness Lies" currently on the festival circuit. Other recent works include the audiobook: "You Don't Look Your Age...And Other Fairytales" and the HBO documentary "RX: Early Detection with Sandra Lee” which premiered at Sundance this year. 

Legendary folk rock singer/songwriter Rex Fowler sings, talks, shares secrets of songwriting and to his and Neal Shulman's 45-year partnership and 15 albums, and spins tracks from their killer new CD, "Naked." Joined by Cats and Phantom Bway star, Dodie Pettit, with call-ins from producer Paul Guzzone and performer Rick Adam.

Starmaker BOB LEONE, who launched the careers of Lady Gaga, Lana del Rey, Rachael Platten, etc, joined by protégé mega talents singer/ songwriters JULIA DOUGLASS & DALIEN aka 13 HANDS. Early Gaga and Lana, plus call-ins from legendary producer, Steve Addabbo, Bacon Brothers Band bassist, Paul Guzzone, etc. https://www.facebook.com/livesongradio. Thank you theraplay@optonline.net; realtor www.billpearlman.com; auto group www.tallmanauto.com, complementary medical practice www.schachtercenter.com; roofers www.AJreliable.com and marlathefocusgrouplady@gmail.com. 

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Click pic to hear ALEX FORBES, hit songwriter/producer/educator, with PAUL GUZZONE, fellow songwriter/musician/educator. Insightful, fun, moving, entertaining… Find us on itunes https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/brian-munis-live-song-radio/id1195709171: soundcloud.com. https://soundcloud.com/brianmuni-1. Visit/like us at https://www.facebook.com/livesongradio. Thank you theraplay@optonline.net; realtor www.billpearlman.com; auto group www.tallmanauto.com, complementary medical practice www.schachtercenter.com; roofers www.AJreliable.com and marlathefocusgrouplady@gmail.com. � �Keepin’ It Live!™ Brian Muni