Podcast appearances and mentions of Shannon Curtis

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Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2024 22:30

This deep-dive episode explores how independent musicians can effectively balance their creative output with various revenue streams. From live shows and streaming to licensing and teaching, I break down the business focus and creative aspects of each income source. Learn practical strategies for time management, tools for productivity, and real-world examples from artists like Shannon Curtis, Bradford Loomis, and Dean Johanesen. Whether building a sustainable career or managing a passion project, discover actionable steps to maintain your artistic fulfillment while achieving financial stability. Based on insights from Liner Notes, this episode provides a comprehensive framework for integrating your creative and business mindsets. Support the Unstarving Musician The Unstarving Musician exists solely through the generosity of its listeners, readers, and viewers. Learn how you can offer your support. This episode was powered by Music Marketing Method, a program for independent musicians looking to grow their music career. Music Marketing Method was created by my good friend Lynz Crichton. I'm in the program and I'm learning tons! I'm growing my fan base and learning about many ways that I'll be earning money in the new year. It's also helping me grow this podcast. How cool is that? To lean more and find out if Music Marketing Method can help your music career, visit UnstarvingMusician.com/MusicMarketing. This episode of the was powered by Liner Notes. Learn from the hundreds of musicians and industry pros I've spoken with for the Unstarving Musician on topics such as marketing, songwriting, touring, sync licensing and much more. Sign up for Liner Notes. Liner Notes is an email newsletter from yours truly, in which I share some of the best knowledge gems garnered from the many conversations featured on the Unstarving Musician. You'll also be privy to the latest podcast episodes and Liner Notes subscriber exclusives. Sign up at UnstarvingMusician.com. It's free and you can unsubscribe at anytime. Mentions, Links, and Related Episodes Automation Tips for Working With Audio and Video Files, by Anna B. Yang Shannon Curtis – House Concerts, Building Connections, Community, Release Strategy And Her 2018 Album “Both At The Same Time” (Rewind Series Ep 243) Building Community–Shannon Curtis and Jamie Hill (Ep 168) Writing Music With Preparedness In Mind–Bradford Loomis (Ep 220) Cutting Out the Music Business Middleman–Bradford & Kimberly Loomis Circus Swing and the Transformation of Dean Johanesen Dean Johanesen – Album Artwork, Song Reference Files, Record Release Mode, Balancing Creative Time, Arc Of A Thematic Album, Writing Press Releases, Release Campaign Framework, Heightened Creativity, Dripping Springs Songwriters Festival (Ep 246) Lessons Learned for the Modern Freelancer—Mike Volkin (Episode 27 of the Morning Tempo podcast on YouTube) Live Streamed Shows In Isolation —Dean Johanesen Part 2 (Ep 156) The Obstacle Is The Way: The Timeless Art of Turning Trials into Triumph, by Ryan Holiday The War of Art: Break Through the Blocks and Win Your Inner Creative Battles, by Steven Pressfield Kit – Email Marketing for Musicians Resources The Unstarving Musician's Guide to Getting Paid Gigs, by Robonzo Music Marketing Method – The program that helps musicians find fans, grow an audience and make consistent income Bandzoogle – The all-in-one platform that makes it easy to build a beautiful website for your music Dreamhost – See the latest deals from Dreamhost, save money and support the UM in the process. More Resources for musicians Pardon the Interruption (Disclosure) Some of the links in this post are affiliate links. This means I make a small commission, at no extra charge to you, if you purchase using those links. Thanks for your support! Visit UnstarvingMusician.com to sign up for Liner Notes to learn what I'm learning from the best indie musicians and music industry professionals. Stay in touch! @RobonzoDrummer on Twitter and Instagram @UnstarvingMusician on Facebook and YouTube

Radio Crystal Blue 9/20/24 part 2

Radio Crystal Blue

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2024 136:32

Mary Ocher "Museum Of Childhood Terror" - Your Guide To Revolution www.maryocher.com Sundown47 "Murray Avenue" - Along For The Ride www.sundown47.com Seaside Tryst "Wait By The Payphone" - Different Places www.seasidetryst.com Sugar Bones "I Feel Feelings" www.sugarbonesband.com Shannon Curtis "Take It If You Want It" - Good To Me www.shannoncurtis.net Fiona Moonchild "Cataclysm" - Sweets Of Reason https://cruisinrecords.com/fiona-moonchild/ Sun Blood Stories "Brand New Ghost Town" www.sunbloodstories.com Quinn The Brain "Burn Out" - Bleed Me www.quinnthebrain.com Zookraught ""Not 4 U" - https://www.facebook.com/zookraught/ ********************* ALBUM FOCUS: Si Kahn & George Mann: Labor Day: A Tribute To Hard-Working People Everywhere www.sikahn.com Kathy Mattea "Lawrence Jones" Peggy Seeger "Aragon Mill" Si Kahn 'Standing At The End Of The Line" **************************** Vaneese Thomas "Miles From Home" - Stories in Blue www.vaneesethomas.com Trevor B Power "Are We Ever Free" - Mystery www.trevorbpower.com Suzanne's Band "Hielo y Fuego" www.suzannesband.com Ben Arsenault "Flowers At Your Feet" - https://www.facebook.com/BenArsenaultMusic/ Chris Gostling "Michigan Nights" - Forest City Town Country https://www.chrisgostlingmusic.com/ Cuff The Duke "Stranded Here" - Breaking Dawn www.cufftheduke.ca ************** Elaine Romanelli "Red Tail" - The Hour Before www.elaineromanelli.com Rachael Sage "Breathe" - Reimagined (acoustic) www.rachaelsage.com Joselyn & Don “Choose Love" (featuring Chris Pierce) www.joselynwilkinson.com The Magnolia Janes 'Speed Of Life" - The Light Years www.themagnoliajanes.com Tret Fure "No Place Like Home" - Lavender Moonshine www.tretfure.com Cosy Sheridan & Charlie Koch "Demeter In The Underworld" - My Fence & My Neighbor www.cosysheridan.com Rebecca Frazier "Seasons" - Boarding Windows in Paradises www.rebeccafrazier.com Julian Loida "Gymnopedia No. 1" - Giverny www.julianloida.com Closing: Chicha Libre "Gnossienne No. 1" - Sonido Amazonico --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/radiocblue/support

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#353: Artist Spotlight: Exploring Shannon Curtis's Creative Universe

DIY Musician Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2024 78:24

In Episode 353 of the DIY Musician Podcast, Jack delves into a riveting conversation with the seasoned musician and author, Shannon Curtis. This episode unveils the fascinating story behind Curtis's viral hit, offering a glimpse into the magic that propelled her into the spotlight. Beyond the music, Curtis discusses the success of her intimate house concert tours, providing a unique perspective on connecting with audiences on a personal level and making it profitable. Curtis generously shares her approach to giving back to her fans, creating a bond that transcends the traditional artist-fan dynamic. Join Jack and Shannon Curtis on this enriching episode as they explore the multifaceted facets of her artistic journey, offering a profound look into the life of a truly independent and inspiring musician.

Harmonizing Chaos: Music, Serenity, and Radical Acceptance with Shannon Curtis

The Behavioral Corner

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2023 33:52 Transcription Available

Join Steve Martorano on another episode of Behavioral Corner as he delves into the transformative power of music and the concept of radical acceptance with the incredibly talented singer-songwriter, Shannon Curtis. Shannon explains how her latest album, "Good to Me," emerged as a therapeutic offering, allowing listeners to connect with their struggles and find solace. -------------------------------The Behavioral Corner is produced in partnership with Retreat Behavioral Health -- where healing happens.

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July 31, 2023 Monday Hour 3

The Music Authority LIVE STREAM Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2023 60:19

Goodbye July! Hello August! “Album Tracks Aplenty!” in tomorrow, Tuesday's forecast. The Music Authority Podcast...listen, like, comment, download, share, repeat…heard daily on Podchaser, Deezer, Amazon Music, Audible, Listen Notes, Mixcloud, Player FM, Tune In, Podcast Addict, Cast Box, Radio Public, and Pocket Cast, and APPLE iTunes! Follow the show on TWITTER JimPrell@TMusicAuthority! Please, are you listening? Please, are you sharing the podcast? Please, has a podcast mention been placed into your social media? How does and can one listen in? Let me list the ways...*Podcast - https://themusicauthority.transistor.fm/ The Music Authority Podcast! Special Recorded Network Shows, too! Different than my daily show! *Radio Candy Radio Monday Wednesday, & Friday 7PM ET, 4PM PT*Rockin' The KOR Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday at 7PM UK time, 2PM ET, 11AM PT www.koradio.rocks*Pop Radio UK Friday, Saturday, & Sunday 6PM UK, 1PM ET, 10AM PT! *The Sole Of Indie https://soleofindie.rocks/ Monday Through Friday 6-7PM EST!July 31, 2023, Monday, verse three…Shannon Curtis - 01 Wouldn't It Be Good [80's Kids - EP]Shannon Curtis - 02 Drive [80's Kids - EP]Shannon Curtis - 03 Take On Me [80's Kids - EP]Shannon Curtis - 04 The Boys of Summer [80's Kids - EP]@Chiba Necko - 08 Tropical Depression [Greatest Hits]Shop Front Heroes – KillerThe Cavs - Running@The Jacks – I'll Always Love YouThe Cherry Drops - Magically DeliciousBhopal's Flowers - 11_What About You [Alstroemeria - A Journey On Earth & Beyond]Tom Heideman - Find A Better WayTommy Keyes Music - 07 Daddy's Bought A CarVersus You - Relapse & RepeatBranded Human - 2. Black Water [Black Water]Walter Sickert & the Army of Broken Toys - Keep My HeadThe Flashcubes – Don't Want to Say Goodbye [Flashcubes Forever]

Extra Blooms with Shannon Curtis: Good to Me

The Morning Glory Project

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2023 37:34

How will empathetic people survive the troubles of this time? How do we rescue our overburdened spirits from overlapping disasters such as rising fascism and climate collapse? And from where can we summon the power to heal ourselves, our communities, and the planet? These are the animating questions behind singer, songwriter, and storyteller Shannon Curtis's newest album Good to Me—Curtis's 10th studio album and in her book of the same name. Confronted in late 2021 with near-paralyzing anxiety brought about by the increasingly fraught state of the world, Curtis aimed her angst at her journal. Using tools she acquired in 12-step recovery, she set out on a quest for self-healing, with the intention of nurturing her personal sense of peace and agency in a world on fire. The result is a song journey and an accompanying book that took Curtis through a practice of identifying failed coping mechanisms, coming to terms with radical acceptance, learning to trust her inner truth and reconnecting to her serenity and power even as the world continued to burn. The extended Good to Me album project aims to illuminate a path for others to undertake this same journey for themselves—complete with a companion book and scripted podcast.

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Ep 115: Shannon Curtis | Uncovering Self-Healing, Peace and a Sense of Serenity Through Music

TAKING THE HELM with Lynn McLaughlin

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2023 35:18

After 25 years of songwriting, Shannon Curtis, a self-employed working artist, and natural night owl, embarks on an inspiring journey of reclaiming her peace and power, providing a unique door to connection and a chance to create something better in the world. "When we stand and act in our power, it's not a matter of belief - I know it because I've experienced it. That brings me peace. That brings my spirit a sense of serenity." Shannon Curtis was a self-employed working artist who started writing and recording music from a young age with little confidence in her talents. After studying classical piano and being encouraged by people in her life, she began to find her calling in music. Now, Shannon understands that music is a powerful way to connect with others and share stories of healing and growth. After becoming consumed by the state of the world and the pandemic, Shannon decided to take an intentional deep dive back into her Twelve Step Recovery and write an album about her journey to reclaim her sense of peace and power. By listening to the album, Shannon hopes to help people gain access to their own peace and power in order to make something better. Shannon shares the audio clip of her song, “The Silent Sea” selected from her newly released album, “Good to Me". Join us as we learn about:

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TWP 117: Connecting Deeper Through Music with Shannon Curtis

NoCo FM Network

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2023 61:09

Shannon Curtis has been making music for 25 years—first, as the front-woman for a Christian-lite rock band in her twenties while a pastor's wife, then as a chanteuse divorcée composing broken-hearted love songs after leaving both her marriage and her religion.In the last decade—as a result of constant house concert touring—Shannon developed both a passionate underground following and also an album-based songwriting style, centered around taking her audiences on intentional journeys of personal growth, connection, and healing.This remains true on her new 80s-inspired synthpop album, Good to Me, the animating questions behind which are: how will empathetic people survive the troubles of this time? And how we can rescue our overburdened spirits from overlapping disasters such as rising fascism and climate collapse? Shannon offers Good to Me as both a soundtrack and rallying cry for every person who knows that healing ourselves is the first step in healing the world.Connect with Shannon:Shannon's Love Letter ListStream Good to MeShannon's websiteMisfit StarsInstagramMastodonSponsored by Audible. Get a free audiobook and a 30-day trial of hundreds of thousands of books, podcasts, and Audible Originals. Your free book is yours to keep no matter what. Learn more at:https://audibletrial.com/wepodcastMusic by Shannon Curtis from her album, "Good to Me". Hosted by Sarah Monares. Produced by Chris Lanphear for Loudspeaker Studios.Want more of The We Podcast? You can listen to more awesome episodes on Loudspeaker.org or on any of your favorite podcasting apps. The We Spot is your go-to place for intentional growth, connection, authenticity, and encouragement. We would love to connect with you! Find us on:FacebookInstagramwww.thewespot.comSarah's websiteYou can also connect with Sarah Monares on her Facebook and Instagram pages.Thank you for listening and being a part of this community! It means a lot to us!

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Tom Meny (Rewind) – Austin's Music Scene, Rejection, Writer's Slump, Songwriting Groups, Songwriting Advice From Cindi Lauper And Shannon Curtis, Email Marketing, Getting Paid (Ep 253)

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Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2023 41:26

This episode featuring Tom Meny originally aired in June 2019. This is a rewind edition, in which I've edited the conversation to be more succinct and somewhat more relevant. Tom has appeared in two episodes of this podcast. In his first appearance, Tom and I spoke about house concerts. This was the beginning of my interest in house concerts and as fate would have it, I was able to do my first in February 2020. You know what happened in March of that year. You may, or may not, know that I've relocated since then and am thus reestablishing myself in a new music community. As such, I hope to do more house concerts soon. Since this podcast first began, episodes have been more heavily edited, offering you a better listening experience. In the early days, I had an attitude of low / no editing. If you go back and listen to the original version of this episode, you'll notice the difference. In any case, I hope you'll enjoy this Rewind edition of my conversation with Tom Meny. In this conversation, Tom and I talk about the Austin music scene, the Singer Songwriter With Tom Meny podcast, rejection, writers' slump, songwriting groups, songwriting advice from Cindi Lauper and Shannon Curtis, email marketing, getting paid, and more. Please enjoy. Support the Unstarving Musician The Unstarving Musician exists solely through the generosity of its listeners, readers, and viewers. Learn how you can offer your support. This episode was powered by Music Marketing Method, a program for independent musicians looking to grow their music career. Music Marketing Method was created by my good friend Lynz Crichton. I'm in the program and I'm learning tons! I'm growing my fan base and learning about many ways that I'll be earning money in the new year. It's also helping me grow this podcast. How cool is that? To lean more and find out if Music Marketing Method can help your music career, visit UnstarvingMusician.com/MusicMarketing. This episode of the was powered by Liner Notes. Learn from the hundreds of musicians and industry pros I've spoken with for the Unstarving Musician on topics such as marketing, songwriting, touring, sync licensing and much more. Sign up for Liner Notes. Liner Notes is an email newsletter from yours truly, in which I share some of the best knowledge gems garnered from the many conversations featured on the Unstarving Musician. You'll also be privy to the latest podcast episodes and Liner Notes subscriber exclusives. Sign up at UnstarvingMusician.com. It's free and you can unsubscribe at anytime. This episode was powered by The Gigging Musician Podcast. Host Jared Judge says that playing music for live audiences is one of the most rewarding things on the planet. On his podcast, Jared dissects everything that goes into being a successful gigging musician. Hear it at www.GiggingMusicianPodcast.com or wherever you get your podcasts. Mentions and Related Episodes Facing Rejection and Staying Creative–Songwriter Tom Meny (Ep 107) Singer Songwriter With Tom Many The Best Advice Cyndi Lauper Ever Got (video) Class Enrollment by Wowashwow (video) Being A Successful Gigging Musician – Jared Judge (Ep 225) Getting Paid for What You Are Worth with The Unstarving Musician - Robonzo Resources The Unstarving Musician's Guide to Getting Paid Gigs, by Robonzo Music Marketing Method – The program that helps musicians find fans, grow an audience and make consistent income Bandzoogle – The all-in-one platform that makes it easy to build a beautiful website for your music Dreamhost – See the latest deals from Dreamhost, save money and support the UM in the process. More Resources for musicians Pardon the Interruption (Disclosure) Some of the links in this post are affiliate links. This means I make a small commission, at no extra charge to you, if you purchase using those links. Thanks for your support! Visit UnstarvingMusician.com to sign up for Liner Notes to learn what I'm learning from the best indie musicians and music industry professionals. Stay in touch! @RobonzoDrummer on Twitter and Instagram @UnstarvingMusician on Facebook and YouTube

Shannon Curtis – House Concerts, Building Connections And Community, Release Strategy And Her 2018 Album "Both At The Same Time" (Rewind Series Ep 243)

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Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2022 46:16

This episode features singer songwriter and queen of house concerts Shannon Curtis. It's another installment of the Unstarving Musician rewind series where I showcase a past interview. And I've re-edited and remastered the episode for your listening pleasure. :) This conversation is so good! We talk about Shannon's journey into house concert tours, plus: How house concerts upped her game in terms of building connections and community Her book on house concerts Her then latest album Both At The Same Time Her release strategy and more This is one of the conversations I come back to over and over, for reflection and learning. I recommend you take notes, as there is so much you can apply to your music journey. Listening back to this interview brings back fond memories. It was that fun for me. Shannon and her partner Jamie are truly good people. Please enjoy this very special rewind episode. Support the Unstarving Musician The Unstarving Musician exists solely through the generosity of its listeners, readers, and viewers. Learn how you can offer your support. This episode was powered by Music Marketing Method, a program for independent musicians looking to grow their music career. Music Marketing Method was created by my good friend Lynz Crichton. I'm in the program and I'm learning tons! I'm growing my fan base and learning about many ways that I'll be earning money in the new year. It's also helping me grow this podcast. How cool is that? To lean more and find out if Music Marketing Method can help your music career, visit UnstarvingMusician.com/MusicMarketing. This episode of the was powered by Liner Notes. Learn from the hundreds of musicians and industry pros I've spoken with for the Unstarving Musician on topics such as marketing, songwriting, touring, sync licensing and much more. Sign up for Liner Notes. Liner Notes is an email newsletter from yours truly, in which I share some of the best knowledge gems garnered from the many conversations featured on the Unstarving Musician. You'll also be privy to the latest podcast episodes and Liner Notes subscriber exclusives. Sign up at UnstarvingMusician.com. It's free and you can unsubscribe at anytime. Mentions and Related Episodes ShannonCurtis.net No Booker, No Bouncer, No Bartender: How I Made $25K On A 2-Month House Concert Tour, by Shannon Curtis House Concert Tours & Community – Shannon Curtis Building Community–Shannon Curtis and Jamie Hill (Ep 168) Dynamics, Creative Recording And Getting Gigs – Mike Dawson Rewind (Ep 234) Lucky Beats Good Sometimes – Chris Raspante Rewind (Ep 235) Resources The Unstarving Musician's Guide to Getting Paid Gigs, by Robonzo Music Marketing Method – The program that helps musicians find fans, grow an audience and make consistent income Bandzoogle – The all-in-one platform that makes it easy to build a beautiful website for your music Dreamhost – See the latest deals from Dreamhost, save money and support the UM in the process. More Resources for musicians Pardon the Interruption (Disclosure) Some of the links in this post are affiliate links. This means I make a small commission, at no extra charge to you, if you purchase using those links. Thanks for your support! Visit UnstarvingMusician.com to sign up for Liner Notes to learn what I'm learning from the best indie musicians and music industry professionals. Stay in touch! @RobonzoDrummer on Twitter and Instagram @UnstarvingMusician on Facebook and YouTube

Dazzling Codependents

Listen for REAL

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2022 57:59

We begin the new season with a discussion on codependent behaviors. GOOD TIMES! Jen and Shannon speak candidly about their own need for approval and validation, past and present. Some of us find our worth based on how OTHERS feel and experience THEIR lives. Many more take responsibility for the world before they would ever consider their own needs. Yep, codependency shows up in many forms. Guest Bio:Shannon Curtis is a recording artist who makes emotionally-resonant songs drawn from her experience as a grown-ass woman, wrapped up in irresistible artpop production. She's been working as an independent recording and touring artist since 2006, and will be releasing her 10th studio album in as many years in the fall of 2022. Shannon also co-hosts the Misfit Stars Podcast with her husband, music producer Jamie Hill. She lives in Tacoma, Washington.Website: https://shannoncurtis.netTwitter: https://twitter.com/shannoncurtisInstagram: https://instagram.com/shannoncurtismusicFacebook: https://facebook.com/shannoncurtismusicYouTube : https://www.youtube.com/shannoncurtismusic Shannon Curtis' music can be found on Spotify or wherever you seek new music, PLUS you can preview her music at: https://shannoncurtis.bandcamp.com.Jen and Shannon talk about Glennon Doyle's podcast interview with Elizabeth Gilbert, a self-proclaimed codependent in recovery. #WeCanDoHardThingsJen's 2021 podcast episode with Shannon Curtis and her husband, music producer, Jamie Hill. Jen holds space for those who want to elevate and amplify their voice. If you desire support in speaking your truth and want to explore the ways you can work with Jen, let's connect: email: Jennifer@beingREAL.mepodcast website: ListenForREAL.comwebsite: www.REALJenOliver.comInstagram @REALjenOliverTikTok @realjenoliverFacebook @realjenoliverIf you believe conversations like these belong in the world, please subscribe, rate & review this podcast - and even better, share it with someone else as a REAL conversation starter. Subscribe to all things Jen Oliver at REALJenOliver.

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God's Gift: A Conversation with Emily Austin & Clarence Davis

Faithfully Memphis

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2022 57:08

Emily Austin talks with Clarence Davis, who is creating the art for the 2022 EDWTN Christmas card, about his lifelong love of creative expression. Additionally, Emily is joined by Shannon Curtis, Pastoral Assistant at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Memphis, to talk about St. Mary. You can view The Annunciation by Henry Ossawa Tanner here: https://aleteia.org/2017/12/15/a-canvas-that-brings-together-heaven-and-earth-henry-ossawa-tanners-annunciation/ ABOUT THIS SERIES This Fall on Faithfully Memphis, join us for a new series - Behold It Unveiled - that explores the intersection of creativity and spirituality through conversations with artists, musicians, and makers whose faith informs their work. New episodes of Faithfully Memphis are released each Thursday at 8 a.m. on WYXR 91.7 FM and later in the morning on the podcast, available on Apple, Spotify, and other major platforms. August 25: God's Gift | Emily Austin talks with Clarence Davis, who is creating the art for the 2022 EDWTN Christmas card, about his lifelong love of creative expression. Additionally, Emily is joined by Shannon Curtis, Pastoral Assistant at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Memphis, to talk about St. Mary. Sept. 1: Threading Love | In her first time hosting Faithfully Memphis, the Reverend Lisa McIndoo (Church of the Holy Apostles) chats with Casey Jordan, parishioner at St. Luke's Jackson, about the role creativity plays in his spirituality. Sept. 22: Making Art Work | Josh Horton is a creative entrepreneur focused on the social and economic impact of design and creativity. In this episode, the Reverend Jonathan Chesney (Holy Communion) will talk with him about the upcoming Creative Works conference in Memphis. Oct. 6: Awakening the Senses | For Darrell Willis, founder of Chinesha's Closet, creativity is a big part of self-care – both for himself and for the customers who shop his small batch candles and aromatherapy products. Join the Rev. Jesse Abell (Grace-St. Luke's) as he talks with Darrell about how his creative business kept him buoyed during his cancer journey. Oct. 13: A Joyful Noise | Join the Reverend Hester Mathes (Holy Trinity) in conversation with Jeanne Simmons. A musician recognized for her involvement in a broad array of classical music activities in Memphis, Jeanne has performed with the Germantown Symphony, the Memphis Symphony Orchestra, and numerous productions at Theatre Memphis and The Orpheum Theatre. Oct. 20: Cosmic Reset | In her bio on her website, artist Maggie Russell says that she has "lost count of the blessings" that have materialized in her life since she made artwork her full-time job. In this episode hosted by another Faithfully Memphis newcomer, Rev. Katherine Bush (Calvary Episcopal Church), learn about what inspires Russell to pursue beauty. Oct. 27: Preserving, Celebrating, Advancing | Lar'juanette Williams is an award-winning singer, dancer, actress, writer and arts administrator whose credits include E.R, Chicago Hope, Seinfeld, NYPD Blue, Spy Hard, Ghost of Mississippi, and Night Stand. She is also the Executive Director of Memphis Black Arts Alliance. In this not-to-be-missed episode, learn how throughout the changes in her life, faith has always remained central.

Journeying for Change: Bishop Phoebe in conversation with Fr. Val Handwerker and Shannon Curtis

Faithfully Memphis

Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2022 52:50

This week on Faithfully Memphis, Bishop Phoebe speaks with Father Val Handwerker and Shannon Curtis of St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Downtown Memphis. Pope Francis has called for a global synod for listening and "journeying together," and the people of St. Pat's have been rolling up their sleeves to listen to Catholics and non-Catholics alike about the ways the Church can better serve those who have traditionally been pushed to the margins. St. Pat's sits between the prosperity of FedEx Forum and one of the most impoverished zip codes in Shelby County. "To us, the synod is not only an opportunity to make our diverse voices heard, but to elevate the voices of the poor and marginalized in our midst."

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#117 - How Shannon Made 6K In 4-Days

HIGH on Business

Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2022 29:09

How can you launch a program that can earn you 6K in 4 days? Kendra Perry's guest in this episode is Dr. Shannon Curtis, a naturopathic doctor who is passionate about helping women heal their skin. Dr. Shannon shares her experience of how email marketing that creates urgency and scarcity in an ethical way is key. Don't worry if you flop your first launch; both Kendra and Dr. Shannon did too! What's important is that you learn from your mistakes so your second try will have better results. Do you want more tips on making a successful launch? Tune in. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review & share! https://kendraperry.net/ https://kendraperry.net/episode117 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thewealthycoach/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thewealthycoach/support

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127. How to Heal Hormonal Acne Naturally with Dr. Shannon Curtis

The Natural Modern Woman Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2022 36:41

If you want to know how to heal hormonal acne naturally, this episode is for you. Dr. Shannon Curtis a holistic acne doctor, herbalist, and THE go-to expert for healing acne at the root. Topics we dive into: Do hormones cause acne? The 4 hormones to watch out for including cortisol and estrogen Is flax seed good or bad for acne? How your nervous system health impacts skin Seed cycling for hormones and skin Oil cleansing Recommendations for acne scars Hormone testing - is it worth it? Herbs for skin health The best topicals for acne scars Dr. Shannon Curtis info: Take Dr. Shannon's quiz “Which Hormonal Imbalance is Causing Your Acne” Dr. Shannon Curtis Instagram Wild Roots Alchemy “Why Are You So Tired” Quiz Sign Up for Our Coaching Program Follow us on instagram for more tips & education and shop our Superfood Supplements here.

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Dr. Shannon Curtis: Boosting Your Immune System & What Your Skin is Telling You.

The Woo Cast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2022 70:35

Dr. Shannon Curtis is a naturopathic doctor, and holistic health practitioner who runs the Whole Systems Health Care Boulder clinic and her online skin health consulting business Wild Roots Alchemy. As a holistic practitioner she views symptoms as the body's way of communicating when it is out of balance. She uses therapies like herbal medicine, homeopathy and nutrition to encourage the body to return to a state of balance. In today's episode we are going to cover a lot of ground in how and why naturopathic medicine is so important. We also talk about the immune system and how to best support it and what is your skin trying to tell you about your health. Highlights of episode: Knowing exactly what your immune system does and how to support it. How our beliefs impact our immune system. The best foods and supplements to strengthen our immune system. How breakouts on different parts of our face correlate to different health issues in the body. Get in touch: Dr. Shannon's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.shannoncurtis/ Dr. Shannon's Website: https://linktr.ee/dr.shannoncurtis Juliet's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/juliet_root/ Juliet's Website: https://rootedpower.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thewoocast/message

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Beliefs and Identity: the FIRST L4R podcast recording

Listen for REAL

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2022 55:43

Our guests: Shannon Curtis and Jamie HillShannon Curtis is an artist who works as a songwriter, singer, storyteller, speaker, and author. Her ninth studio album, entitled 2020101, was released on October 22, 2021.Jamie Hill is an artist working at the intersection of music and community. He produces, mixes, and masters records for a wide variety of independent and alternative-music artists.Shannon and Jamie happen to be madly in love, married, and living in the state of Washington.Connect with Shannon and Jamie:Websites: shannoncurtis.net and deptofenergymgmt.comInstagram: @hilljam and @shannonkcurtis Facebook: facebook.com/hilljam and facebook.com/shannonkcurtisFantastic people, places, or things we referenced during this episode:Shannon and Jamie's Misfit Stars podcast (this is the episode referenced in the conversation)https://misfitstars.com/2020/02/19/i-didnt-get-murdered-on-todays-podcast-and-thats-something/Fierce Conversations by Susan Scott (any Fierce book by Susan Scott!)Connect with Jen:email: Jennifer@beingREAL.mewebsite: www.beingREAL.meInstagram: @beingREALjenFacebook: facebook.com/beingREALcommunityWondering how to find that cool theme music? Zero by Shannon CurtisJoin us next episode and until then…keep communicating, connecting, and listening for REAL. It matters. And, if you believe that conversations like these belong in the world, please subscribe, rate & review this podcast - even better, share this episode with someone else as a REAL conversation starter.

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95. Dr. Shannon Curtis on her Post-Pill Journey, Natural Remedies for Acne, and Herbs for Hormones

The Natural Modern Woman Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2021 38:11

What are the negative effects of birth control? In this episode, Shannon Curtis ND is sharing all about her post-pill healing journey. The herbalist, holistic women's health practitioner, and founder of Wild Roots Alchemy is a wealth of knowledge. We get into all the good stuff: natural remedies for acne, healing food, cleansing herbs, and more. If you're struggling with hormonal imbalance, skin issues, and/or period problems, this is a must-listen.

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Medical Astrology and Astrological Herbalism with Naturopathic Doctor, Shannon Curtis

Open Heart with Wilderness ✨

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2021 50:08

Shannon guides us through what it's like to use Medical Astrology as a tool in her work as a Naturopathic Doctor. She shares with us insights about the Astrological seasons and astrological signs and how these can be used to aid in our healing and how herbs can be best used in this process. This conversation is full of wisdom and guidance in connecting intuitively to our bodies and our deep innate connection to nature, the cosmos, and the earth. Shannon studied at the National University of Natural Medicine in Portland, Oregon. She now lives in Boulder, Colorado where she practices out of the Whole Systems Healthcare Clinic and you can also find her online at wildrootsalchemy.com. Follow her on her Instagram @drshannoncurtis. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wilderness-dawn/support

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Spring Rejuvenation, Detox, Astrology and Herbs for the Season of New Beginnings with Dr. Shannon Curtis | Doctor Dan's Herbal Hour Podcast #77 |

Herbal Hour

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2021 80:10

Dr. Shannon Curtis is a Naturopathic Doctor that founded Wild Roots Alchemy and practices in Boulder, CO. In this episode we discuss the energy of spring, astrological herbs for the season, how to truly detox and how to make the most of your spring season from a natural wellness perspective! Free 15 Minute Herb & Mind Wellness Session with me at DoctorDans.org: https://www.doctordans.org/bookings-checkout/free-initial-herb-mind-diet-consult?referral=service_list_widget Buy one get one FREE Herbal Tinctures (Extracts) with promo code "podcast": https://www.ktherbs.com Guest Links: https://www.instagram.com/dr.shannoncurtis/ https://wildrootsalchemy.com https://linktr.ee/dr.shannoncurtis Subscribe, Listen & Watch the Herbal Hour Podcast: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcfa_K7p45fRgAGHrK6Bz6Q iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/herbal-hour/id1479250761 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0uQ07IELQ3bm2QTM5fpdtT?si=ewkBPmnxSZW6AF_iuPyyhQ

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COVID-19 Vaccines & Considerations for Approval

Perspectives with the AMA

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2021

Host: Charles Turck, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP Guest: Mira Irons, MD Guest: Shannon Curtis Following the approval of the first COVID-19 vaccine, mass-vaccination has made approving a vaccine difficult. How are the Food and Drug Administration and the Centers for Disease Control deciding on which vaccinations to authorize? Dr. Mira Irons and Shannon Curtis of the American Medical Association join Dr. Charles Turck to discuss authorization processes and recommendations for COVID-19 vaccines.

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Ep. 73 Optimal Skin Health & Seasonal Transitions

Beyond Birth

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2020 66:37

Is your body trying to tell you something? When something is out of balance, your body doesn't just shoot you a text or leave you a passive aggressive note on the fridge to do the damn dishes, it sends you symptoms: fatigue, acne, indigestion, etc.

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Heal Your Skin Naturally & Detoxify with Naturopath Dr. Shannon Curtis

Herbal Hour

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2020 77:46

Dr. Shannon Curtis is a Naturopathic Doctor licensed in Colorado and specializing in hormonal balance, skin treatments, herbalism and all of the naturopathic toolsets! This week on the Herbal Hour Podcast we explore the realms of natural healing. We primarily discuss how you can detox in a scientific manner, natural treatments for acne & skincare, herbs for a variety of conditions and then we have a fascinating tangent about the strangest dreams we've had. VIDEO LINK (WATCH FULL EPISODE HERE): https://youtu.be/hISCEeX4xwk Follow our guest on instagram @dr.shannoncurtis and visit her epic blog on natural healing: https://wildrootsalchemy.com/category/blog/ Subscribe, Listen & Watch the Herbal Hour Podcast:Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcfa_K7p45fRgAGHrK6Bz6QiTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/herbal-hour/id1479250761Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0uQ07IELQ3bm2QTM5fpdtT?si=ewkBPmnxSZW6AF_iuPyyhQ "From atop Mount Olympus the Gods drink of the divine Ambrosia, the nectar of immortality. Inspired by these legends, we crafted the honey imbued Mythical Mixtures. Infused with organic botanicals, these synergistic herbal blends support your health naturally with a flavor fit for the Gods."If you love supporting your health naturally check out these organic herbal products, specially formulated by a Naturopathic Doctor for helping stress, sleep, pain, hormones, mood and more! Use code "family" to get 25% off, special for our herbal hour podcast family. Also check out the tons of free in depth herbal medicine articles on my website! https://www.ktherbs.com/shop

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Building Community–Shannon Curtis and Jamie Hill (Ep 168)

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Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2020 73:44

This episode's featured guests are Shannon Curtis and Jamie Hill. They're both alumni of this podcast, and were recently mentioned in my article Six Skills All Indie Musicians Need Today. Shannon is the queen bee of house concerts in my world. She led me to learn more about the house concert scene and is the reason I played my very first house show earlier this year, with Johnny Burgin. Jamie is Shannon's producer and faithful partner. My wife and I attended one of their virtual house shows earlier this week, which was more than just a music performance. Shannon and Jamie are working to create an immersive experience both musically and conversationally. This is all part of their devotion to the community that supports every facet of their music business and their lives beyond music. Shannon and Jamie are hosts of the Misfit Stars podcast, which is integral part of their community ecosystem. Episode Highlights In this conversation we discuss: The Shannon Curtis 2020 Virtual House Concert Tour The process of adapting to and pivoting for Covid-19 The structure and theme of their virtual house shows Recent changes that help them better serve their supporter community The framework of their new patronage model Their open-handed approach to everything they do Honoring the work we do with the words we use What Jamie wants for any artist he works with (as a producer) For more resources and show notes go to UnstarvingMusician.com

Building Community–Shannon Curtis and Jamie Hill (Ep 168)

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Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2020 73:44

This episode's featured guests are Shannon Curtis and Jamie Hill. They're both alumni of this podcast, and were recently mentioned in my article Six Skills All Indie Musicians Need Today. Shannon is the queen bee of house concerts in my world. She led me to learn more about the house concert scene and is the reason I played my very first house show earlier this year, with Johnny Burgin. Jamie is Shannon's producer and faithful partner. My wife and I attended one of their virtual house shows earlier this week, which was more than just a music performance. Shannon and Jamie are working to create an immersive experience both musically and conversationally. This is all part of their devotion to the community that supports every facet of their music business and their lives beyond music. Shannon and Jamie are hosts of the Misfit Stars podcast, which is integral part of their community ecosystem. Episode Highlights In this conversation we discuss: The Shannon Curtis 2020 Virtual House Concert Tour The process of adapting to and pivoting for Covid-19 The structure and theme of their virtual house shows Recent changes that help them better serve their supporter community The framework of their new patronage model Their open-handed approach to everything they do Honoring the work we do with the words we use What Jamie wants for any artist he works with (as a producer) For more resources and show notes go to UnstarvingMusician.com

Interview with Shannon Curtis

PNW Stories

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2020 36:05

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Interview with Shannon Curtis

PNW Stories

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2020 36:05

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Peloton Pledges $100 Million to Fight Racial Injustice plus our interview with Greg Hoskins & Crissie McDowell

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2020 85:49

Peloton puts their money where their mouth is pledging $100 million to fight racial injustice.Peloton stocks hits a record high...and then hits it again.The new summer collection seems to be showing signs of manufacturing flaws.Jenn Sherman was on the Howard Stern Wrap-Up show.Christine D'Ercole was interviewed on the website for American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.Travelweekly.com writes about how the spa and hotel industries are adapting for a post-COVID world.Popsugar discusses the benefits of interval training.Dr. Jenn Mann returns to talk about body image.Whoop helped a PGA player figure out he had Coronavirus.The latest Peloton wannabe looks like...a snail?Fight Camp and plank punching. (No planks were harmed in the recording of this segment.)Cody Rigsby is now doing meditations (as the Peloton Prophet predicted).The next artist collaboration spotlights Dolly Parton.The Pride collection has been restocked.Updates on our upcoming Shannon Curtis online concert.All-For-One rides are happening.Peloton celebrated Juneteenth last week with classes from Chase Tucker, Tunde, and Chelsea Jackson Roberts.We report on our progress with Best Fiends.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

162: Peloton Pledges $100 Million to Fight Racial Injustice plus our interview with Greg Hoskins & Crissie McDowell

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2020 88:48

Peloton puts their money where their mouth is pledging $100 million to fight racial injustice. Peloton stocks hits a record high...and then hits it again. The new summer collection seems to be showing signs of manufacturing flaws. Jenn Sherman was on the Howard Stern Wrap-Up show. Christine D'Ercole was interviewed on the website for American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Travelweekly.com writes about how the spa and hotel industries are adapting for a post-COVID world. Popsugar discusses the benefits of interval training. Dr. Jenn Mann returns to talk about body image. Whoop helped a PGA player figure out he had Coronavirus. The latest Peloton wannabe looks like...a snail? Fight Camp and plank punching. (No planks were harmed in the recording of this segment.) Cody Rigsby is now doing meditations (as the Peloton Prophet predicted). The next artist collaboration spotlights Dolly Parton. The Pride collection has been restocked. Updates on our upcoming Shannon Curtis online concert. All-For-One rides are happening. Peloton celebrated Juneteenth last week with classes from Chase Tucker, Tunde, and Chelsea Jackson Roberts. We report on our progress with Best Fiends.

Peloton Allows Users To Select 'Non-Binary' plus our interview with Ariel Brown

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2020 98:00

Peloton will now allow users to select "Non-Binary" as a gender option.Peloton stock is up yet again. IdahoReporter.com has some theories as to why.24 Hour Fitness officially files for bankruptcy.Tread sales have started back up.German Apple TV and IOS dropped this week.We get another visit from Dr. Jenn Mann.BuzzFeed reports on Peloton delivery workers' concerns during Covid.Hydrow raises $25 million.We're hosting a "virtual house concert" with Shannon Curtis.Former guest Peter Shankman is hosting a one-day virtual entrepreneur event featuring Olivia Amato.We have information on Race For Unity.Peloton has a new artist collaboration with Desmond Child.The first boutique drop of the Summer is here.Robin Arzon is working with BeSproud.Tunde is launching a new IG series called Speak. The first guest is Jess Sims.Has Crystal caught up with Tom in Best Fiends? (Spoiler Alert: No. No, she has not.)All this plus our interview with Ariel Brown!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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161: Peloton Allows Users To Select 'Non-Binary' plus our interview with Ariel Brown

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Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2020 99:59

Peloton will now allow users to select "Non-Binary" as a gender option. Peloton stock is up yet again. IdahoReporter.com has some theories as to why. 24 Hour Fitness officially files for bankruptcy. Tread sales have started back up. German Apple TV and IOS dropped this week. We get another visit from Dr. Jenn Mann. BuzzFeed reports on Peloton delivery workers' concerns during Covid. Hydrow raises $25 million. We're hosting a "virtual house concert" with Shannon Curtis. Former guest Peter Shankman is hosting a one-day virtual entrepreneur event featuring Olivia Amato. We have information on Race For Unity. Peloton has a new artist collaboration with Desmond Child. The first boutique drop of the Summer is here. Robin Arzon is working with BeSproud. Tunde is launching a new IG series called Speak. The first guest is Jess Sims. Has Crystal caught up with Tom in Best Fiends? (Spoiler Alert: No. No, she has not.) All this plus our interview with Ariel Brown!

Episode 19 - Stream and Watershed Health with Shannon Curtis

Fairfax County's EnviroPod

Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2020

Curtis also talks about the Bandalong trash trap that was recently installed in Little Hunting Creek that is successfully capturing floating trash. Litter is a problem for the critters who live in the streams in Fairfax County.

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Episode 19 - Stream and Watershed Health with Shannon Curtis

Fairfax County's EnviroPod

Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2020

Curtis also talks about the Bandalong trash trap that was recently installed in Little Hunting Creek that is successfully capturing floating trash. Litter is a problem for the critters who live in the streams in Fairfax County.

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Episode 19 - Stream and Watershed Health with Shannon Curtis

Fairfax County's EnviroPod

Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2020

Curtis also talks about the Bandalong trash trap that was recently installed in Little Hunting Creek that is successfully capturing floating trash. Litter is a problem for the critters who live in the streams in Fairfax County.

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Astrological Herbalism: The Energetics of Herbs & Medical Astrology w/ Naturopath Dr. Shannon Curtis

Herbal Hour

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2020 73:38

Medical astrology was once a required field of study for doctors but has since fallen out of medical practice. In this episode I have on naturopathic doctor Shannon Curtis to talk about how astrology relates to healing and herbs!Dr. Shannon Curtis, ND is a holistic practitioner at Whole Systems Healthcare in Boulder, Colorado and an avid herbalist. In this episode we talk about: how astrology relates to herbalism, the energetics of herbs, birth charts & healing and how the ancient art of astrology can be applied to improving health.Watch Full Video Here: https://youtu.be/Ajg5D7YYK1AYou can find Dr. Curtis at: https://boulder.wshcare.org Podcast Links:Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcfa_K7p45fRgAGHrK6Bz6QiTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/herbal-hour/id1479250761Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0uQ07IELQ3bm2QTM5fpdtT?si=ewkBPmnxSZW6AF_iuPyyhQ

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Shannon Curtis and Jamie Hill: Music Our Way—A Chat with Industry Trailblazers

The Morning Glory Project

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2020 38:36

Shannon Curtis writes and performs art pop music; Jamie Hill produces and creates music with all sorts of bands and artists. They're both writers and authors and speakers ... oh, and also, they're married! For the last decade-plus, the pair have been building on their shared delusion that a married pair of working artists can make a successful life together – far outside of any industry mainstream. Their journey on this unpaved path has led them to the heart of the community-centered work they do and has given definition to the life they aim to live: one in which they share themselves honestly, make authentic connections with others, and create opportunities for people to make deeper connections with themselves and with each other.

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Out of the Fog: Revolutionary Acts of Optimism with Shannon Curtis

Out of the Fog with Karen Hager

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2019 26:00

Optimism is a revolution! Singer/songwriter Shannon Curtis writes and releases a new album every year and then tours nationwide giving house concerts for her supporters. She'll give us insight about the new album, and about how revolutionary acts of optimism can change the way you look at your life and the world. Shannon Curtis is an independent songwriter, singer, performer, and recording artist. Her 8th studio album, out now, is Revolutionary Acts of Optimism. She’s also previously released EPs, acoustic LPs, 10-track maxi-singles and live albums, all on her own Saint Cloud Records label. Shannon’s pioneering use of the house concert touring format has brought her to about half the states in the US so far, and also to Canada, and the journey continues. She lives in Tacoma Washington with her husband, producer/engineer Jamie Hill. Find out more about Shannon and her work at shannoncurtis.net.

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Revolutionary Acts of Optimism with Shannon Curtis

Out of the Fog with Karen Hager on Empower Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2019

Optimism is a revolution! Singer/songwriter Shannon Curtis writes and releases a new album every year and then tours nationwide giving house concerts for her supporters. She'll give us insight about the new album, and about how revolutionary acts of optimism can change the way you look at your life and the world.

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Out of the Fog: Revolutionary Acts of Optimism with Shannon Curtis

Out of the Fog with Karen Hager

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2019 25:21

Optimism is a revolution! Singer/songwriter Shannon Curtis writes and releases a new album every year and then tours nationwide giving house concerts for her supporters. She'll give us insight about the new album, and about how revolutionary acts of optimism can change the way you look at your life and the world. Shannon Curtis is an independent songwriter, singer, performer, and recording artist. Her 8th studio album, out now, is Revolutionary Acts of Optimism. She's also previously released EPs, acoustic LPs, 10-track maxi-singles and live albums, all on her own Saint Cloud Records label. Shannon's pioneering use of the house concert touring format has brought her to about half the states in the US so far, and also to Canada, and the journey continues. She lives in Tacoma Washington with her husband, producer/engineer Jamie Hill. Find out more about Shannon and her work at shannoncurtis.net.

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Shannon Curtis On How She Made Money Playing House Concerts

The Working Singer Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2019 85:55

Our Working Singer podcast guest this week is singer/songwriter, Shannon Curtis. She has created a thriving music career performing donation based house concerts across the US for the past 8 years. This is a deep dive into how to ask for what we need as artists, how to transform the scarcity mentality so many musicians live with, and how to create a thriving house concert circuit. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/theworkingsinger/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theworkingsinger/support

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Facing Rejection and Staying Creative–Songwriter Tom Meny (Ep 107)

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2019 61:04

Singer songwriter Tom Meny knows a thing or two about facing rejection and staying creative. In this repeat engagement, Tom and I chat about this, his new podcast, and more. Episode Highlights In Tom's first appearance on the podcast, we talked at length about house concerts. This time round our conversation continues with Tom's thoughts on: His forthcoming podcast Facing rejection as a musician On quitting your day job versus paying your bills Idea generation through writing a song every week Low-tech tips for growing your mailing list Increasing tips at live events 3 Key Points Rejection is part of the process. It's okay to grieve, but keep going. Finish the bad songs; they get you to the great ones. There are low-tech creative ways to grow your audience, your mailing list, and your revenue. Tweetable Quotes “When you're getting a rejection, it is okay to grieve about it for a while. There's no way to get past that, but just know that others are also experiencing it, and eventually you get something great.” –Tom Meny “You write a hundred songs and four of them might be great. And so, you need to write another hundred to get another four, and that's the way it works. It's like going to the gym for the part of your brain that creates songs.” –Tom Meny Mentioned in this Episode Tom Meny Music Singer Songwriter with Tom Meny podcast coming July 2019 Love and Pay by Tom Meny (“Hours” is the featured song in this episode) Art List – Licensed music for video use (annual fee!) Bill Burr Podcast Conan podcast The Best Advice Cyndi Lauper Ever Got (video) RodeCaster Pro Unstarving Musician Patreon page Shannon Curtis episode that talks about being consistent with writing Texas American Festival and Concert Related Episodes Episode 65 – Creating Music to Discover Who He Is – Chris Taylor Episode 97 – Secrets of Creativity–Chris Taylor Episode 52 – Why musician Ray Prim has a day job, and loves it! Episode 54 – House Concert Ambassador Tom Meny Episode 76 – House Concert Tours & Community – Shannon Curtis Visit UnstarvingMusician.com for bonus content related to this episode.

Facing Rejection and Staying Creative–Songwriter Tom Meny (Ep 107)

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Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2019 61:04

Singer songwriter Tom Meny knows a thing or two about facing rejection and staying creative. In this repeat engagement, Tom and I chat about this, his new podcast, and more. Episode Highlights In Tom's first appearance on the podcast, we talked at length about house concerts. This time round our conversation continues with Tom's thoughts on: His forthcoming podcast Facing rejection as a musician On quitting your day job versus paying your bills Idea generation through writing a song every week Low-tech tips for growing your mailing list Increasing tips at live events 3 Key Points Rejection is part of the process. It's okay to grieve, but keep going. Finish the bad songs; they get you to the great ones. There are low-tech creative ways to grow your audience, your mailing list, and your revenue. Tweetable Quotes “When you're getting a rejection, it is okay to grieve about it for a while. There's no way to get past that, but just know that others are also experiencing it, and eventually you get something great.” –Tom Meny “You write a hundred songs and four of them might be great. And so, you need to write another hundred to get another four, and that's the way it works. It's like going to the gym for the part of your brain that creates songs.” –Tom Meny Mentioned in this Episode Tom Meny Music Singer Songwriter with Tom Meny podcast coming July 2019 Love and Pay by Tom Meny (“Hours” is the featured song in this episode) Art List – Licensed music for video use (annual fee!) Bill Burr Podcast Conan podcast The Best Advice Cyndi Lauper Ever Got (video) RodeCaster Pro Unstarving Musician Patreon page Shannon Curtis episode that talks about being consistent with writing Texas American Festival and Concert Related Episodes Episode 65 – Creating Music to Discover Who He Is – Chris Taylor Episode 97 – Secrets of Creativity–Chris Taylor Episode 52 – Why musician Ray Prim has a day job, and loves it! Episode 54 – House Concert Ambassador Tom Meny Episode 76 – House Concert Tours & Community – Shannon Curtis Visit UnstarvingMusician.com for bonus content related to this episode.

Engaging Community with Shannon Curtis

Just Keep Playing

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2019 67:37

Justin sits down with singer songwriter, Shannon Curtis. Shannon has been working full time as an independent artist for a few years now and is one of the pioneers behind the growing trend of house concerts. Shannon shares the epiphany that led her towards her path of doing music, and how she overcomes the fear that comes with taking her career into her hands.

Episode 94: Overcoming Creative Block and Getting Out of Our Own Heads

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2019 15:19

Creative block is a thing, but it doesn't have to be. In this episode, I share the one tactic for overcoming creative block practiced by most music artists I've interviewed for this podcast. I also share tips for getting out of your own head, which can help you get out of your own way. I spoke with two indie artists earlier this week, each w ith unique situation. Both are on the cusp of big projects. Both want to move their careers forward. Both face obstacles. Their challenges are slightly different, but in both cases–their standing in their own way. It's a common dilemma. I do it all the time. These conversations reminded me of the following. We need to get out of our own heads sometimes Creativity is less about inspiration than it is about discipline Getting Out of Your Own Head In the case of my two indie artist friends, accountability would be a huge help. Great places to find accountability are through coaching, mastermind groups, and songwriting groups. Each of these offers a slightly different approach to accountability, but all three offer an opportunity to get out of your own head. This naturally happens by virtue of interaction with peers and in some cases mentors. Adding accountability to the mix can also help establish, fine tune and achieve your career goals. Sometimes the only thing needed to get out of our own head is human contact. Depending on your situation, volunteering for another artist that inspires you might be the solution. Hear how Jana Pochop did exactly this to propel her own career and side-hustle as a social media consultant for musicians. Click here to listen to our conversation on the podcast. Or maybe all you need is to attend or host an open mic or pro jam. These are fantastic places to connect with people who can help and inspire you. Maybe a songwriting group is your thing. Songwriting groups not only motivate and provide accountability, but they can help you develop some needed discipline. This takes me to my next point. Creativity and Discipline Also inspired by the aforementioned calls, creative writers block and creative procrastination. If you're not feeling inspired, stop waiting to feel inspired. Waiting for inspiration is procrastination at its finest. Instead, be proactive. Set an appointment with yourself to write. This is exactly what artists like Shannon Curtis and Lynz Crichton do. Make an appointment to write something crappy. It's the only way you'll every write anything good. Ten good pages for every one good one, right. Use a notepad or your phones voice memo app for moments of inspiration. A Daily Writing Practice Make a daily routine of object writing every morning. Do this before you look at your devices, before you check your social media or email. Put pen to paper and write something free form for 10 to 20 minutes. Set a timer and don't edit yourself. Pete and Crystal Damore of Ordinary Elephant turned me on to object writing. Read about it here, and listen to my conversation with the Damore's here. Pete and Crystal also talk about songwriting workshops. Here's a video explanation of object writing by Sarah Crookall. If you're interested in or need a little help getting started with a mastermind group, songwriting group, or coaching, contact me. I'm willing and able to provide you with useful guidance. Show notes and related episodes at UnstarvingMusician.com.

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Episode 94: Overcoming Creative Block and Getting Out of Our Own Heads

The Entrepreneurial Musician with Andrew Hitz

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2019 15:19

Creative block is a thing, but it doesn't have to be. In this episode, I share the one tactic for overcoming creative block practiced by most music artists I've interviewed for this podcast. I also share tips for getting out of your own head, which can help you get out of your own way. I spoke with two indie artists earlier this week, each w ith unique situation. Both are on the cusp of big projects. Both want to move their careers forward. Both face obstacles. Their challenges are slightly different, but in both cases–their standing in their own way. It's a common dilemma. I do it all the time. These conversations reminded me of the following. We need to get out of our own heads sometimes Creativity is less about inspiration than it is about discipline Getting Out of Your Own Head In the case of my two indie artist friends, accountability would be a huge help. Great places to find accountability are through coaching, mastermind groups, and songwriting groups. Each of these offers a slightly different approach to accountability, but all three offer an opportunity to get out of your own head. This naturally happens by virtue of interaction with peers and in some cases mentors. Adding accountability to the mix can also help establish, fine tune and achieve your career goals. Sometimes the only thing needed to get out of our own head is human contact. Depending on your situation, volunteering for another artist that inspires you might be the solution. Hear how Jana Pochop did exactly this to propel her own career and side-hustle as a social media consultant for musicians. Click here to listen to our conversation on the podcast. Or maybe all you need is to attend or host an open mic or pro jam. These are fantastic places to connect with people who can help and inspire you. Maybe a songwriting group is your thing. Songwriting groups not only motivate and provide accountability, but they can help you develop some needed discipline. This takes me to my next point. Creativity and Discipline Also inspired by the aforementioned calls, creative writers block and creative procrastination. If you're not feeling inspired, stop waiting to feel inspired. Waiting for inspiration is procrastination at its finest. Instead, be proactive. Set an appointment with yourself to write. This is exactly what artists like Shannon Curtis and Lynz Crichton do. Make an appointment to write something crappy. It's the only way you'll every write anything good. Ten good pages for every one good one, right. Use a notepad or your phones voice memo app for moments of inspiration. A Daily Writing Practice Make a daily routine of object writing every morning. Do this before you look at your devices, before you check your social media or email. Put pen to paper and write something free form for 10 to 20 minutes. Set a timer and don't edit yourself. Pete and Crystal Damore of Ordinary Elephant turned me on to object writing. Read about it here, and listen to my conversation with the Damore's here. Pete and Crystal also talk about songwriting workshops. Here's a video explanation of object writing by Sarah Crookall. If you're interested in or need a little help getting started with a mastermind group, songwriting group, or coaching, contact me. I'm willing and able to provide you with useful guidance. Show notes and related episodes at UnstarvingMusician.com.

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#291 - How to Dominate a Niche Market pt 1: Find a Need

Music Business Hacks

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2019 7:46

Today, I'm kick off a new series specifically on niche marketing and business development. This episode is focused on the foundation for any business: identifying needs to fill. In addition to sharing some of my own experiences, I'll also show companies like EZ Laundry and Netflix used similar principles as other artists in order to launch their businesses! References: Episode #190: How to Find Your Niche People I've Interviewed with a Unique Niche: Episode #6: DaRealWordSound Episode 48: Dez Cadena Episode #162: Manafest Episode #258: Shannon Curtis

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TEM166: Booking a $25K tour and building lifelong connections with fans through house concerts: A conversation with Shannon Curtis

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2019 73:56

TEM166: Booking a $25K tour and building lifelong connections with fans through house concerts: A conversation with Shannon Curtis Shannon Curtis is an artist and the author of No Booker, No Bouncer, No Bartender: How I Made $25K On A 2-Month House Concert Tour. What You'll Learn: How Shannon booked her first ever house concert How she initially used house concerts to fill in dates on her tours which were usually heavier on weekends and lighter during the week Why house concerts lead to meaningful and long-lasting connections with your fans The success of her pop-up stores at house concerts The importance of having an email list and why newsletters are so important Why she decided to self-publish her book Links: No Booker, No Bouncer, No Bartender: How I Made $25K On A 2-Month House Concert Tour by Shannon Curtis shannoncurtis.net Misfit Stars Ego is the Enemy by Ryan Holiday Want to help the show? Here's a couple of ways you can do that! 1. Help me get to my next goal of $100 per episode on Patreon by pledging as little as $1 per episode to support the show: https://www.patreon.com/tempodcast. 2. My next iTunes goal is 150 ratings and 75 reviews. Take just a minute to leave a rating and review on iTunes to help me get there. Thank you! And finally, a huge thank you to Parker Mouthpieces for providing the hosting for TEM. Produced by Andrew Hitz Show notes for all episodes of TEM including topics discussed, links to all books and websites referenced can be found at: http://www.andrewhitz.com/shownotes

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Producer, Musician, and Songwriter – Jamie Hill

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2019 68:05

Jamie Hill is a producer, musician, and songwriter with a soft spot for vulnerable voices. To clarify, Jamie says he's specifically interested in female voices, gay voices, trans voices, and brown voices. He also prefers socially conscious artists and art over entertainment. He's co host of the podcast Misfit Stars, along side his singing songwriting spouse Shannon Curtis. Jamie says the podcast is for their community. It's also a vehicle for their career that involves Patreon and community-only episodes. As Jamie puts it, the more ways you give your community to support you, the more likely they are to support you. “Not all art necessarily has to be money making endeavors. It's still very important to do stuff, just because you believe in it, and because you want to signal boost it in the world.” –Jamie Hill Where marketing is concerned, Jamie employs straight forward tactics for finding studio production clients and opportunity. He's first and foremost all about creating art and sharing his creations. Jamie and his wife Shannon are fans of attending open mics, where he says they finds amazing artists and sometimes clients for his studio. Jamie recommends writing a book if you want to sell something. His wife did just that with her book on how to make money in house concerts. This book has introduced Jamie and his wife to prospective clients and new friends. He's currently writing a book of essays on how to create a better DIY artist career. On a personal note, Jamie shares a story surrounding his sobriety. This episode features a sample of Jamie's production work, a song called Continental Divide (by Shannon Curtis). [Full Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links. If you purchase products using these links, I'll earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thanks for your support!] SHOW NOTES Department of Energy Management Misfit Stars Blubrry Patreon The Gibbonses Deray McKesson @hilljam (Jamie on Facebook) Jamie's SoundCloud playlists RELATED EPISODES Ep 76 – House Concert Tours & Community – Shannon Curtis Ep 54 – House Concert Ambassador Tom Meny Ep 31 – Why Musicians Shouldn't Have a Cell Phone on Stage – Rockin' Johnny Burgin Ep 64 – Crossing Paths with Jace Everett RESOURCES FOR MUSICIANS The Unstarving Musician's Guide to Getting Paid Gigs, by Robonzo No Booker, No Bouncer, No Bartender: How I Made $25K On A 2-Month House Concert Tour, by Shannon Curtis More resources for musicians

Producer, Musician, and Songwriter – Jamie Hill

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Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2019 68:05

Jamie Hill is a producer, musician, and songwriter with a soft spot for vulnerable voices. To clarify, Jamie says he's specifically interested in female voices, gay voices, trans voices, and brown voices. He also prefers socially conscious artists and art over entertainment. He's co host of the podcast Misfit Stars, along side his singing songwriting spouse Shannon Curtis. Jamie says the podcast is for their community. It's also a vehicle for their career that involves Patreon and community-only episodes. As Jamie puts it, the more ways you give your community to support you, the more likely they are to support you. “Not all art necessarily has to be money making endeavors. It's still very important to do stuff, just because you believe in it, and because you want to signal boost it in the world.” –Jamie Hill Where marketing is concerned, Jamie employs straight forward tactics for finding studio production clients and opportunity. He's first and foremost all about creating art and sharing his creations. Jamie and his wife Shannon are fans of attending open mics, where he says they finds amazing artists and sometimes clients for his studio. Jamie recommends writing a book if you want to sell something. His wife did just that with her book on how to make money in house concerts. This book has introduced Jamie and his wife to prospective clients and new friends. He's currently writing a book of essays on how to create a better DIY artist career. On a personal note, Jamie shares a story surrounding his sobriety. This episode features a sample of Jamie's production work, a song called Continental Divide (by Shannon Curtis). [Full Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links. If you purchase products using these links, I'll earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thanks for your support!] SHOW NOTES Department of Energy Management Misfit Stars Blubrry Patreon The Gibbonses Deray McKesson @hilljam (Jamie on Facebook) Jamie's SoundCloud playlists RELATED EPISODES Ep 76 – House Concert Tours & Community – Shannon Curtis Ep 54 – House Concert Ambassador Tom Meny Ep 31 – Why Musicians Shouldn't Have a Cell Phone on Stage – Rockin' Johnny Burgin Ep 64 – Crossing Paths with Jace Everett RESOURCES FOR MUSICIANS The Unstarving Musician's Guide to Getting Paid Gigs, by Robonzo No Booker, No Bouncer, No Bartender: How I Made $25K On A 2-Month House Concert Tour, by Shannon Curtis More resources for musicians

#258 - Interview: How Shannon Curtis Made $25k on a 2 Month House Concert Tour

Music Business Hacks

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2018 49:05

Shannon Curtis is an artist who works as a songwriter, singer, storyteller, recording artist, speaker, and author. Her sixth studio album, entitled Both at the Same Time, is out now, and explores concepts of duality and of holding opposing truths in tension. Curtis and her husband Jamie Hill’s pioneering development of their unique community-driven house concert touring format takes them on extensive nationwide house concert tours each year. Their how-to book on that method debuted in February 2014 at #1 on Amazon’s Music Business Best Sellers list. They have become popular speakers on the topic at music industry conferences, and they routinely mentor other artists on house concert touring and DIY business. Buy the book here! If you buy her book, send me the receipt and I'll send you both of my books! Here’s the link to “Shannon & Jamie’s Art Revolution” email list: http://eepurl.com/drqp3j Additional Resources: Books discussed: Dr. Brené Brown - The Gifts of Imperfection & Daring Greatly Elizabeth Gilbert - Big Magic Podcasts: Pod Save America Watch Shannon's TEDx talk here: [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xIIjAKE_7Lg[/embed]

House Concert Tours & Community – Shannon Curtis

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2018 49:18

Shannon Curtis has made house concerts the anchor of her music career since 2011. She tried the traditional route of touring cafes, college shows, and clubs. Her assessment of that traditional route is that it was really a slog. Growth was slow. In 2011 that all changed when a fan invited her to perform in her living room for donations. Shannon told me that performance was a transformative and wonderful time. She also said that evening was filled with everything that drives her to create. Shannon had several West Coast shows booked at that time in 2011. Following that house show, she decided to email her list to see if anyone else was interested in hosting a house concert. One year into doing house concerts, she abandoned all those cafe, college, and club shows. She's now on her 7th house concert tour. In the process of doing these tours, her email address has grown exponentially. She's adamant that her email more than anything else has made the tours possible. Shannon's house concert tours are community driven. Shows are hosted by people who already know and support her music. She doesn't play house concert hosts who host multiple shows a year. Her growing community members are the hosts of her house shows. Most of her new hosts are people who have attended one of her house concerts. Shannon admits to incorporating social media in her marketing, but her email does much more to help her stay connected with fans. She stays truly connected by sharing personal thoughts, opinions, and reactions to the world around her. Her community clearly loves this. For Shannon, it's simply a way to create honest human connections. She refers to her fans as members and supporters of her community. She's not crazy about the word fan, sighting that the word creates an artificial division. This is part of how she makes her community inclusive. This inclusiveness is how Shannon nurtures lasting relationships. Her latest release Both at the Same Time includes a companion book that Shannon calls a deeper dive and meditation on the album's themes. Yet another example of Shannon's quest create real community for her supporters. Shannon also shares insights into her Spotify windowing strategy, the business of house concerts, personal songs, merchandising, and of course connecting with her audiences at the shows. Read bonus content related to this episode. SHOW NOTES ShannonCurtis.net Tom Meny Shawn Colvin The Double Slit Experiment RESOURCES FOR MUSICIANS Disclosure (pardon the interruption): Products and books listed below may contain affiliate links. If you purchase using these links, I'll earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thanks for your support! No Booker, No Bouncer, No Bartender: How I Made $25K On A 2-Month House Concert Tour, by Shannon Curtis The Unstarving Musician's Guide to Getting Paid Gigs, by Robonzo Growth Farming the Seth Godin Way, a FREE ebook by D Grant Smith More resources for musicians RELATED EPISODES House Concert Host Amy Killingsworth House Concert Ambassador Tom Meny Tapping into the House Concert Scene–Robonzo

House Concert Tours & Community – Shannon Curtis

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Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2018 49:18

Shannon Curtis has made house concerts the anchor of her music career since 2011. She tried the traditional route of touring cafes, college shows, and clubs. Her assessment of that traditional route is that it was really a slog. Growth was slow. In 2011 that all changed when a fan invited her to perform in her living room for donations. Shannon told me that performance was a transformative and wonderful time. She also said that evening was filled with everything that drives her to create. Shannon had several West Coast shows booked at that time in 2011. Following that house show, she decided to email her list to see if anyone else was interested in hosting a house concert. One year into doing house concerts, she abandoned all those cafe, college, and club shows. She's now on her 7th house concert tour. In the process of doing these tours, her email address has grown exponentially. She's adamant that her email more than anything else has made the tours possible. Shannon's house concert tours are community driven. Shows are hosted by people who already know and support her music. She doesn't play house concert hosts who host multiple shows a year. Her growing community members are the hosts of her house shows. Most of her new hosts are people who have attended one of her house concerts. Shannon admits to incorporating social media in her marketing, but her email does much more to help her stay connected with fans. She stays truly connected by sharing personal thoughts, opinions, and reactions to the world around her. Her community clearly loves this. For Shannon, it's simply a way to create honest human connections. She refers to her fans as members and supporters of her community. She's not crazy about the word fan, sighting that the word creates an artificial division. This is part of how she makes her community inclusive. This inclusiveness is how Shannon nurtures lasting relationships. Her latest release Both at the Same Time includes a companion book that Shannon calls a deeper dive and meditation on the album's themes. Yet another example of Shannon's quest create real community for her supporters. Shannon also shares insights into her Spotify windowing strategy, the business of house concerts, personal songs, merchandising, and of course connecting with her audiences at the shows. Read bonus content related to this episode. SHOW NOTES ShannonCurtis.net Tom Meny Shawn Colvin The Double Slit Experiment RESOURCES FOR MUSICIANS Disclosure (pardon the interruption): Products and books listed below may contain affiliate links. If you purchase using these links, I'll earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thanks for your support! No Booker, No Bouncer, No Bartender: How I Made $25K On A 2-Month House Concert Tour, by Shannon Curtis The Unstarving Musician's Guide to Getting Paid Gigs, by Robonzo Growth Farming the Seth Godin Way, a FREE ebook by D Grant Smith More resources for musicians RELATED EPISODES House Concert Host Amy Killingsworth House Concert Ambassador Tom Meny Tapping into the House Concert Scene–Robonzo

#085: Strategies to Playing Live & Building Your Email List featuring Lessons from Ari Herstand, Bree Noble, Cheryl B. Engelhardt, and Shannon Curtis

Making It with Chris G.

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2018 59:29

The questions I receive the most are related to touring and building a fanbase. Regardless of where you are in your career, whether you’re just starting out or have been grinding for a long time but you’re just not where you want to be in your career, this episode is ideal for you. In this episode, I expand on and string together some clips from past guests to help you build your most ideal strategy for playing live and building your email list. This episode features valuable lessons from Ari Herstand, Bree Noble, Cheryl B. Engelhard, and Shannon Curtis. Keep in touch:chris.goyzueta@gmail.com www.makingitwithchrisg.com https://www.instagram.com/chrisgoyzueta/ https://www.facebook.com/makingitwithchrisg Credits: Host: Chris G. Producer: Jason TrosclairExecutive Producer: ONElive Creative Agency Music: Emily Kopp

Tapping into the House Concert Scene–Robonzo

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2018 33:35

I've been fascinated with house concerts for years, but my interest went up recently following my interview with Ezra Vancil for The Unstarving Musician's Podcast. Then Ray Prim made an appearance on the podcast, and shared his experience with house concerts in the Austin area. And then self-proclaimed ambassador of house concerts Tom Meny came on to the podcast. He clued me in to tidbits and resources that got elevated my interest even more. Since these interviews, I've spoken with Amy Killingsworth who founded and co-produces Amy & Gary's House Concerts. Amy gave me the host perspective, so I'm privy to all kinds of firsthand information lately. Soon I hope to have indie artist Shannon Curtis on the podcast. She does most of her performing at house concerts, and has written a popular book on the subject matter. No Booker, No Bouncer, No Bartender: How I Made $25K On A 2-Month House Concert Tour (And How You Can Too), by Shannon Curtis No Booker, No Bouncer, No Bartender: How I Made $25K On A 2-Month House Concert Tour (And How You Can Too), by Shannon Curtis FYI: The book title listed above contains an affiliate link. If you purchase using that link, I'll earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. I appreciate your support! Tapping into the House Concert Scene As Ray Prim told me, it's not necessarily easy learning about and becoming part of the house concert scene. (Here my conversation with Ray in this episode.) In fact, Ray compares it to the Luminati. Here are some helpful tips I've recently gathered. House Concert Hosts Want to be Found House concert hosts are invested in growing their own networks. This is because they must draw consistent attendance in order to have successful events. A successful event for hosts is a good experience for guests and the artists that perform them. While many hosts are well established, it will never hurt for them to grow their attendee list and their artist database. In many or most cases, hosts are sharing their events on Facebook and sites like Meetup.com and Eventbrite. Note that in spite of the sharing on social sites, these are private events, by invitation and/or RSVP only. House concerts are not public events, and are not promoted as such (nor should they be, for legal reasons). Attend a House Concert Attending house concerts is a great way to meet one or more hosts. I say one or more, because there may be hosts in attendance. There may also be aspiring house concert hosts in attendance. The performing artist is undoubtedly going to know something about they house concerts community. Even if you happen to meet a performing artist at their first house concert ever, they are probably on the cusp of learning more about the community at large. This is all schmoozing and networking 101, but you get the idea. Meet some hosts, fans and artists. Ask questions and be helpful to others when the opportunities arise. Regularly Send Notes of Inquiry to Hosts I'll lead this tip with something Amy Killingsworth of Gary & Amy's House Concerts says, which is that it's all about being nice. Thoughtful communication is key here. Amy also shares a story about an artist who contacts her regularly. You want to hear this story, and you can hear it in this episode. The moral of Amy's story is that nice, thoughtful, persistent communication to the right host can get you plugged into the scene. You Can Build Your Own House Concert Network Shannon Curtis has built her own house concert network by sharing her interest with her own community (i.e. her email list). She has built upon this at her house concert shows. This is all detailed nicely in her aforementioned book. House Concerts are Big Audience Growth Opportunities As Shannon Curtis says, house concerts done right are an opportunity to grow your audience by as many as 20 people per night. How many days and how many gigs at cafes and bars does it take to grow this much? Because a house concert is a true listening event, it's an event conducive to making connections with your audience. As the performing artist at a house concert, you have an opportunity to speak with new fans before and after your performance. Audience interest in speaking with you will be primed by your performance and your onstage stories. They'll also be primed to join your community email list and buy your merch–bonus. The House Concert Experience and the Fan Perspective I said it before and I'll say it again. House concerts are listening events, not parties. If your a fan of live music, this is a plus. If you like talking and networking, you can do that, just not during the performance. House concerts are often structured with an intermission, during which time the performing artist does a meet and greet. And they want to meet and get to know you. If you're in attendance, you're a true music fan. Artists are also typically hanging out with attendees before and after their performance, so you'll have plenty of opportunity for one-on-one time. Artists love this! They truly want to get to know their fans. The smart ones will also have merchandise for sale, and will want to stay in touch with you via email. Savvy artists can even speak to you about hosting your own house concert. Best Practices Done right, house concerts are by invitation and RSVP only. Again, there are legal reasons for this (additional info can be found in the show notes listing of resources). In order to meet attendance goals that make for a successful event, hosts should invite double the number of people they want to attend. Murphy's Law will dictate that not everyone will be able to attend, some will cancel, and a small percentage will no-show. As the host, don't try to do too much. BYOB and potluck meals are common place. Go the extra mile if you enjoy and can afford the added expense of entertaining. Attend other house concerts and learn from other hosts. Talk to other hosts. Borrow what works for you. As a performer, unless you're dealing with an experienced and established host, learn everything you can about producing a successful house concert, so that you can guide and educate your host. Promote your availability for house concerts on your website, on social, at your shows, and at house concerts. Buy Shannon Curtis' book (mentioned above and in the show notes) for additional info and resources. While some house concerts allow children, all will have an age limit. A crying infant will quickly kill the vibe of the otherwise intimate performances. Even a cute well-behaved 5-year old can be a problem, as they can effortlessly draw attention away from an artist performance. Performing artists and hosts want shows to be about audience/artist connection. This is what makes a truly successful house concert event. How Artists Gets Paid House concerts are donation based events. The common practice is for hosts to recommend a donation of $20, with the expectation that all guests pay something. Shannon Curtis has a brilliant twist on this which she details in her book. Her suggestion is to not recommend a donation amount, but to communicate that the event is donation based. She argues that this removes a donation ceiling in the minds of attendees, instead encouraging them to give what they feel the performance was worth. Again, see Shannon's book for a more detailed explanation. As with getting paid for any gig, there is an art to the pitch. In this case, there's an art to pitching the donation. It may start with the artist explaining the donation basis to the host. In the other cases it starts with an experienced host announcing and consistently communicating that the show is donation based. The culmination is an announcement by the host at the end of your show. The best hosts will mention this fact in all emails and social posts about the event. Effective communication of the donation based aspect is very important to the success of house concert shows. It ensures that you the artist get paid, and it ensures that hosts are able to hold future house concerts that attract quality artists. Getting Booked In addition to promoting your interest in and availability for house concerts to fans and hosts, you can join house concert networks. I'm going out on a limb here by say that this is your least desirable means of obtaining bookings. That said, I know there are artists who rely on this approach and who have success with it. The downsides are that it may involve a paid subscription, and you won't necessarily find all of the best hosts in these networks. Again there are exceptions, but building your own relationships within your own network is going to work best every time. Shannon Curtis has this figured out also. Again–read her book! You can organize a tour in a way that's very different from traditional venue touring. Do it right, and you'll organize a much more successful tour doing house concerts. If you're in a rock, pop or dance band that typically performs shows that involve amplified volume and large ensembles, you may be thinking that house concerts won't work for you. You'd be right, but that said, artists like Ray Prim are creating alternate ensembles and solo repertoires that are better suited for house concerts. My recommendation is to look at your band and consider two adjustments. First, create a configuration that works for house concerts. By this I mean a three-piece configuration, perhaps a duo. Five-piece bands or bigger are not typically going to work for house concerts. It's too much gear and too much personnel. Second, create acoustic versions of your existing material. Leverage existing material, but consider additions to your repertoire. This will make you house concert ready, plus it can make you a better musician. Scaling down creates space and playing acoustically or at lower amplified volumes enables musicians to hear more. Advice for Aspiring Hosts Amy Killingsworth says you should attend a house concert if you're thinking of hosting one. Meet and chat with the host, borrow ideas from them, and use the parts you like to create your own experience. Amy loves to entertain. She goes an extra mile with little things like fresh flowers, but says that one needn't do everything she does to create a quality house concert experience. I believe what Amy is saying here, is that one should create their own brand of house concert. Put your personality on it. Let it be a work-in-progress until you feel you've got it dialed in. If You Want More I hope it gives you some fresh insight on house concerts. If you want a little more right now, see the related episodes and resources listed in the show notes for this episode of The Unstarving Musician's Podcast. If you want more in the future, join the Unstarving Musician community. SHOW NOTES Rex Brown Pat DiNizio The Smithereens FEM Podcast Ray Prim Ezra Vancil Tom Meny Shannon Curtis DIY Musician's Podcast #134: Shannon Curtis RELATED EPISODES Rock Photographer Neil Zlozower On Being & Shooting the Best A Profitable Musician Summit–Bree Noble Why musician Ray Prim has a day job, and loves it! House Concert Ambassador Tom Meny House Concert Host Amy Killingsworth RESOURCES FOR MUSICIANS The Unstarving Musician's Guide to Getting Paid Gigs, by Robonzo Growth Farming the Seth Godin Way, a FREE ebook by D Grant Smith More resources for musicians

Tapping into the House Concert Scene–Robonzo

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2018 33:35

I've been fascinated with house concerts for years, but my interest went up recently following my interview with Ezra Vancil for The Unstarving Musician's Podcast. Then Ray Prim made an appearance on the podcast, and shared his experience with house concerts in the Austin area. And then self-proclaimed ambassador of house concerts Tom Meny came on to the podcast. He clued me in to tidbits and resources that got elevated my interest even more. Since these interviews, I've spoken with Amy Killingsworth who founded and co-produces Amy & Gary's House Concerts. Amy gave me the host perspective, so I'm privy to all kinds of firsthand information lately. Soon I hope to have indie artist Shannon Curtis on the podcast. She does most of her performing at house concerts, and has written a popular book on the subject matter. No Booker, No Bouncer, No Bartender: How I Made $25K On A 2-Month House Concert Tour (And How You Can Too), by Shannon Curtis No Booker, No Bouncer, No Bartender: How I Made $25K On A 2-Month House Concert Tour (And How You Can Too), by Shannon Curtis FYI: The book title listed above contains an affiliate link. If you purchase using that link, I'll earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. I appreciate your support! Tapping into the House Concert Scene As Ray Prim told me, it's not necessarily easy learning about and becoming part of the house concert scene. (Here my conversation with Ray in this episode.) In fact, Ray compares it to the Luminati. Here are some helpful tips I've recently gathered. House Concert Hosts Want to be Found House concert hosts are invested in growing their own networks. This is because they must draw consistent attendance in order to have successful events. A successful event for hosts is a good experience for guests and the artists that perform them. While many hosts are well established, it will never hurt for them to grow their attendee list and their artist database. In many or most cases, hosts are sharing their events on Facebook and sites like Meetup.com and Eventbrite. Note that in spite of the sharing on social sites, these are private events, by invitation and/or RSVP only. House concerts are not public events, and are not promoted as such (nor should they be, for legal reasons). Attend a House Concert Attending house concerts is a great way to meet one or more hosts. I say one or more, because there may be hosts in attendance. There may also be aspiring house concert hosts in attendance. The performing artist is undoubtedly going to know something about they house concerts community. Even if you happen to meet a performing artist at their first house concert ever, they are probably on the cusp of learning more about the community at large. This is all schmoozing and networking 101, but you get the idea. Meet some hosts, fans and artists. Ask questions and be helpful to others when the opportunities arise. Regularly Send Notes of Inquiry to Hosts I'll lead this tip with something Amy Killingsworth of Gary & Amy's House Concerts says, which is that it's all about being nice. Thoughtful communication is key here. Amy also shares a story about an artist who contacts her regularly. You want to hear this story, and you can hear it in this episode. The moral of Amy's story is that nice, thoughtful, persistent communication to the right host can get you plugged into the scene. You Can Build Your Own House Concert Network Shannon Curtis has built her own house concert network by sharing her interest with her own community (i.e. her email list). She has built upon this at her house concert shows. This is all detailed nicely in her aforementioned book. House Concerts are Big Audience Growth Opportunities As Shannon Curtis says, house concerts done right are an opportunity to grow your audience by as many as 20 people per night. How many days and how many gigs at cafes and bars does it take to grow this much? Because a house concert is a true listening event, it's an event conducive to making connections with your audience. As the performing artist at a house concert, you have an opportunity to speak with new fans before and after your performance. Audience interest in speaking with you will be primed by your performance and your onstage stories. They'll also be primed to join your community email list and buy your merch–bonus. The House Concert Experience and the Fan Perspective I said it before and I'll say it again. House concerts are listening events, not parties. If your a fan of live music, this is a plus. If you like talking and networking, you can do that, just not during the performance. House concerts are often structured with an intermission, during which time the performing artist does a meet and greet. And they want to meet and get to know you. If you're in attendance, you're a true music fan. Artists are also typically hanging out with attendees before and after their performance, so you'll have plenty of opportunity for one-on-one time. Artists love this! They truly want to get to know their fans. The smart ones will also have merchandise for sale, and will want to stay in touch with you via email. Savvy artists can even speak to you about hosting your own house concert. Best Practices Done right, house concerts are by invitation and RSVP only. Again, there are legal reasons for this (additional info can be found in the show notes listing of resources). In order to meet attendance goals that make for a successful event, hosts should invite double the number of people they want to attend. Murphy's Law will dictate that not everyone will be able to attend, some will cancel, and a small percentage will no-show. As the host, don't try to do too much. BYOB and potluck meals are common place. Go the extra mile if you enjoy and can afford the added expense of entertaining. Attend other house concerts and learn from other hosts. Talk to other hosts. Borrow what works for you. As a performer, unless you're dealing with an experienced and established host, learn everything you can about producing a successful house concert, so that you can guide and educate your host. Promote your availability for house concerts on your website, on social, at your shows, and at house concerts. Buy Shannon Curtis' book (mentioned above and in the show notes) for additional info and resources. While some house concerts allow children, all will have an age limit. A crying infant will quickly kill the vibe of the otherwise intimate performances. Even a cute well-behaved 5-year old can be a problem, as they can effortlessly draw attention away from an artist performance. Performing artists and hosts want shows to be about audience/artist connection. This is what makes a truly successful house concert event. How Artists Gets Paid House concerts are donation based events. The common practice is for hosts to recommend a donation of $20, with the expectation that all guests pay something. Shannon Curtis has a brilliant twist on this which she details in her book. Her suggestion is to not recommend a donation amount, but to communicate that the event is donation based. She argues that this removes a donation ceiling in the minds of attendees, instead encouraging them to give what they feel the performance was worth. Again, see Shannon's book for a more detailed explanation. As with getting paid for any gig, there is an art to the pitch. In this case, there's an art to pitching the donation. It may start with the artist explaining the donation basis to the host. In the other cases it starts with an experienced host announcing and consistently communicating that the show is donation based. The culmination is an announcement by the host at the end of your show. The best hosts will mention this fact in all emails and social posts about the event. Effective communication of the donation based aspect is very important to the success of house concert shows. It ensures that you the artist get paid, and it ensures that hosts are able to hold future house concerts that attract quality artists. Getting Booked In addition to promoting your interest in and availability for house concerts to fans and hosts, you can join house concert networks. I'm going out on a limb here by say that this is your least desirable means of obtaining bookings. That said, I know there are artists who rely on this approach and who have success with it. The downsides are that it may involve a paid subscription, and you won't necessarily find all of the best hosts in these networks. Again there are exceptions, but building your own relationships within your own network is going to work best every time. Shannon Curtis has this figured out also. Again–read her book! You can organize a tour in a way that's very different from traditional venue touring. Do it right, and you'll organize a much more successful tour doing house concerts. If you're in a rock, pop or dance band that typically performs shows that involve amplified volume and large ensembles, you may be thinking that house concerts won't work for you. You'd be right, but that said, artists like Ray Prim are creating alternate ensembles and solo repertoires that are better suited for house concerts. My recommendation is to look at your band and consider two adjustments. First, create a configuration that works for house concerts. By this I mean a three-piece configuration, perhaps a duo. Five-piece bands or bigger are not typically going to work for house concerts. It's too much gear and too much personnel. Second, create acoustic versions of your existing material. Leverage existing material, but consider additions to your repertoire. This will make you house concert ready, plus it can make you a better musician. Scaling down creates space and playing acoustically or at lower amplified volumes enables musicians to hear more. Advice for Aspiring Hosts Amy Killingsworth says you should attend a house concert if you're thinking of hosting one. Meet and chat with the host, borrow ideas from them, and use the parts you like to create your own experience. Amy loves to entertain. She goes an extra mile with little things like fresh flowers, but says that one needn't do everything she does to create a quality house concert experience. I believe what Amy is saying here, is that one should create their own brand of house concert. Put your personality on it. Let it be a work-in-progress until you feel you've got it dialed in. If You Want More I hope it gives you some fresh insight on house concerts. If you want a little more right now, see the related episodes and resources listed in the show notes for this episode of The Unstarving Musician's Podcast. If you want more in the future, join the Unstarving Musician community. SHOW NOTES Rex Brown Pat DiNizio The Smithereens FEM Podcast Ray Prim Ezra Vancil Tom Meny Shannon Curtis DIY Musician's Podcast #134: Shannon Curtis RELATED EPISODES Rock Photographer Neil Zlozower On Being & Shooting the Best A Profitable Musician Summit–Bree Noble Why musician Ray Prim has a day job, and loves it! House Concert Ambassador Tom Meny House Concert Host Amy Killingsworth RESOURCES FOR MUSICIANS The Unstarving Musician's Guide to Getting Paid Gigs, by Robonzo Growth Farming the Seth Godin Way, a FREE ebook by D Grant Smith More resources for musicians

House Concert Host Amy Killingsworth

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2018 44:39

Amy S Killingsworth founded and co-produces Amy & Gary's House Concerts of San Antonio Texas. I'm fascinated with house concerts as of late, and this conversation was an opportunity to get the host perspective. Amy and Gary hosted their first show in April of 2016. Their 25th house concert will happen in July of 2018. Amy's added street cred comes from former Unstarving Musician's Podcast guests Ray Prim and Tom Meny. They both think she's all that and a bag of chips. I'm often a little anxious about interviews that are not with music artists, but Amy was fun and easy to talk to. It turns out that Amy was a bit nervous too, but tells me she decided to embrace the new and do the interview. Lucky me. She was a wealth of information on hosting house concerts. Our conversation also covers the artist and fan perspective. Here are a few topic highlights. Challenges of Hosting House Concerts Amy says that one of the biggest is getting people to come. She sees no-shows as money out of the artist's pocket. The thing is that Amy really cares for the artists. She loves the live music, but she really cares about the welfare of music artists. "We're a listening room.” "We're a listening room,” Amy says of her home and house concert venue. Being attentive is a show of respect to the musicians, she adds. Apparently her audiences are well trained. Amy shared with me that she's only ever had to shush one person, her husband and co-producer Gary. She went on to say that the Dripping Springs Songwriter Festival has volunteers that use hand fans to remind attendees that theirs is a listening venue. Personally, I think this method would work well for any house concert host. Advice to Aspiring House Concert Hosts Don't be intimidated, just do it. That's Amy's top recommendation. "You're there to help the artists make money... so just lean in to it–enjoy it," she says. Amy also recommends attending house concerts produced by different hosts. Ask for advice, borrow the things you like and use them. This is exactly what Amy has done. A tip she shared from another house concert host is to keep a guest registration list for each show. Amy uses this list to nurture her community with little things like sending thank you emails and sharing insider artist information. This next one isn't so much a tip as it is an example of how Amy goes the extra steps. She uses a birdcage (nice touch!) to collect donations for the performing artists. She also reminded me that using the words "Suggested Donation" and "Private House Concert" are important. Tom Meny talks about this in his interview for this podcast, and Shannon Curtis discusses it at length in her book. Pardon the Interruption: The book listed below contains an affiliate link. If you purchase using these links, I'll earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thanks for your support! No Booker, No Bouncer, No Bartender: How I Made $25K On A 2-Month House Concert Tour (And How You Can Too), by Shannon Curtis Amy loves to shoot live streaming video, as they're a great way to market her private house concerts. Another pro tip she offers, however, is to always ask for artist permission before shooting video of their performance. Not all artists are keen on it. Advice to Artists Interested in Performing House Concerts Amy receives an average of five to ten emails per week from artists expressing interest in performing for Amy & Gary's House Concerts. Doing only twelve or so shows in a given year makes it tough to choose artists. As a way of giving back, Amy helps artists book gigs at other venues when she can't book them for her own shows. Amy looks for a good house concert performance video when choosing artists. It's important to note that she and other house concert hosts prefer to see live performance videos. Also important to note is that the video doesn't need to be of the highest production quality; but the video sound quality does need to be good. Staged videos are fine, according to Amy, as long as it's live in front of a live audience. She says that artists should invest as much as they can to have one of their house concert show recorded on video. This is your artist calling card to house concert hosts. This is one of the things that will get you house concert gigs. Artists should understand that it's tough to have full bands at a house concert. Percussion instruments such as a cajón are doable, but a drum kit is typically not practical. Artists should present their gear list to hosts. Lastly and very important, Amy says "persistence and nice.” She offers an example in Brian Pounds who at one time sent weekly personalized emails. She's booked him three times at other house concert venues. The added lesson here is artists should network with house concert hosts. My take away from this interview: Amy Killingsworth is a determined doer of good things, and a gift to the music community at large. SHOW NOTES Amy & Bay's House Concerts Facebook Page Amy & Bay's House Concerts on Meetup Tom Meny Ray Prim Lisa Sanders & Brown Sugar Concerts in Your Home Java Joe's Folk Alliance International Peter Case Americana Fest Nashville 2018 Dripping Springs Songwriter Festival 2018 RESOURCES FOR MUSICIANS The Unstarving Musician's Guide to Getting Paid Gigs, by Robonzo Growth Farming the Seth Godin Way, a FREE ebook by D Grant Smith More resources for musicians

House Concert Host Amy Killingsworth

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2018 44:39

Amy S Killingsworth founded and co-produces Amy & Gary's House Concerts of San Antonio Texas. I'm fascinated with house concerts as of late, and this conversation was an opportunity to get the host perspective. Amy and Gary hosted their first show in April of 2016. Their 25th house concert will happen in July of 2018. Amy's added street cred comes from former Unstarving Musician's Podcast guests Ray Prim and Tom Meny. They both think she's all that and a bag of chips. I'm often a little anxious about interviews that are not with music artists, but Amy was fun and easy to talk to. It turns out that Amy was a bit nervous too, but tells me she decided to embrace the new and do the interview. Lucky me. She was a wealth of information on hosting house concerts. Our conversation also covers the artist and fan perspective. Here are a few topic highlights. Challenges of Hosting House Concerts Amy says that one of the biggest is getting people to come. She sees no-shows as money out of the artist's pocket. The thing is that Amy really cares for the artists. She loves the live music, but she really cares about the welfare of music artists. "We're a listening room.” "We're a listening room,” Amy says of her home and house concert venue. Being attentive is a show of respect to the musicians, she adds. Apparently her audiences are well trained. Amy shared with me that she's only ever had to shush one person, her husband and co-producer Gary. She went on to say that the Dripping Springs Songwriter Festival has volunteers that use hand fans to remind attendees that theirs is a listening venue. Personally, I think this method would work well for any house concert host. Advice to Aspiring House Concert Hosts Don't be intimidated, just do it. That's Amy's top recommendation. "You're there to help the artists make money... so just lean in to it–enjoy it," she says. Amy also recommends attending house concerts produced by different hosts. Ask for advice, borrow the things you like and use them. This is exactly what Amy has done. A tip she shared from another house concert host is to keep a guest registration list for each show. Amy uses this list to nurture her community with little things like sending thank you emails and sharing insider artist information. This next one isn't so much a tip as it is an example of how Amy goes the extra steps. She uses a birdcage (nice touch!) to collect donations for the performing artists. She also reminded me that using the words "Suggested Donation" and "Private House Concert" are important. Tom Meny talks about this in his interview for this podcast, and Shannon Curtis discusses it at length in her book. Pardon the Interruption: The book listed below contains an affiliate link. If you purchase using these links, I'll earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thanks for your support! No Booker, No Bouncer, No Bartender: How I Made $25K On A 2-Month House Concert Tour (And How You Can Too), by Shannon Curtis Amy loves to shoot live streaming video, as they're a great way to market her private house concerts. Another pro tip she offers, however, is to always ask for artist permission before shooting video of their performance. Not all artists are keen on it. Advice to Artists Interested in Performing House Concerts Amy receives an average of five to ten emails per week from artists expressing interest in performing for Amy & Gary's House Concerts. Doing only twelve or so shows in a given year makes it tough to choose artists. As a way of giving back, Amy helps artists book gigs at other venues when she can't book them for her own shows. Amy looks for a good house concert performance video when choosing artists. It's important to note that she and other house concert hosts prefer to see live performance videos. Also important to note is that the video doesn't need to be of the highest production quality; but the video sound quality does need to be good. Staged videos are fine, according to Amy, as long as it's live in front of a live audience. She says that artists should invest as much as they can to have one of their house concert show recorded on video. This is your artist calling card to house concert hosts. This is one of the things that will get you house concert gigs. Artists should understand that it's tough to have full bands at a house concert. Percussion instruments such as a cajón are doable, but a drum kit is typically not practical. Artists should present their gear list to hosts. Lastly and very important, Amy says "persistence and nice.” She offers an example in Brian Pounds who at one time sent weekly personalized emails. She's booked him three times at other house concert venues. The added lesson here is artists should network with house concert hosts. My take away from this interview: Amy Killingsworth is a determined doer of good things, and a gift to the music community at large. SHOW NOTES Amy & Bay's House Concerts Facebook Page Amy & Bay's House Concerts on Meetup Tom Meny Ray Prim Lisa Sanders & Brown Sugar Concerts in Your Home Java Joe's Folk Alliance International Peter Case Americana Fest Nashville 2018 Dripping Springs Songwriter Festival 2018 RESOURCES FOR MUSICIANS The Unstarving Musician's Guide to Getting Paid Gigs, by Robonzo Growth Farming the Seth Godin Way, a FREE ebook by D Grant Smith More resources for musicians

House Concerts Ambassador Tom Meny

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2018 55:30

Singer songwriter Tom Meny considers himself an ambassador for house concerts. He says they're his bread and butter these days. He's so into them that he has a podcast episode devoted to the topic. Among his most recommended resources on the subject is this episode of the DIY Musician Podcast, featuring an interview with house concert expert Shannon Curtis. His other most recommended resource on the topic is this book by Shannon Curtis. Recommendations for breaking into the house concert scene Tom admits that it can be hard to get into the house concert scene, but offers a couple of important recommendations. One is to get involved in regional folk festivals and conferences and apply for their showcases. Another is to have a friend host a show. He's quick to add that you should get familiar with house concert guidelines, and elaborates on why during our conversation. Live acoustic performances by John Mayer were among Tom's earliest influences. Although he got his start posting videos on YouTube, Tom credits his entire existence in the Austin music scene to fellow singer songwriter Ray Prim. He hasn't always been into folk and Americana, but is now a regular attendee and regular performer at the Kerville Music Festival and Folk Alliance conferences. There's a connection between these events and the house concert scene, which explains why they've become a regular part of Tom's marketing routine. Other topics we discuss include merchandising, digital distribution, selling albums on USB (and maybe USB-C someday soon), and how Spotify could make it easier for fans to support their favorite artists. We also share social media etiquette tips for music fans. Hint: If you can't make it to Tom's next show, just click “Interested.” Disclosure (pardon the interruption): Some products mentioned in this post contain affiliate links. If you purchase using one of these links, I'll earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. If you'd rather not use them, I understand. Thanks for your support! SHOW NOTES TomMeny.com Hate My Job by Tom Meny (video) Ray Prim interview on this podcast The Singer Songwriter Podcast Episode 2.2 – House Concerts DIY Musician's Podcast #134: Shannon Curtis No Booker, No Bouncer, No Bartender: How I Made $25K On A 2-Month House Concert Tour, by Shannon Curtis Kerville Music Festival New Folk Competition Southwest Regional Folk Alliance Conference Southeast Regional Folk Alliance Northeast Regional Folk Alliance RESOURCES FOR MUSICIANS The Unstarving Musician's Guide to Getting Paid Gigs, by Robonzo Growth Farming the Seth Godin Way, a FREE ebook by D Grant Smith More resources for musicians

House Concerts Ambassador Tom Meny