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Americana Podcast explores the artists and ideas shaping American roots music, focusing this episode on the genre-defying Steve Poltz. Poltz is celebrated for his originality, blending tradition with unpredictability in a career that spans decades. Born in Nova Scotia and raised in Southern California, he first gained widespread attention as the co-writer of Jewel's hit You Were Meant for Me. However, his true impact lies in his continual reinvention and subversion of Americana norms. His work reflects the folk tradition's emphasis on storytelling and community, while also embracing humor, vulnerability, and improvisation. Poltz serves as a creative link between the West Coast's DIY folk-punk movement and the broader narrative tradition of American roots music. This episode examines how his artistic approach challenges expectations and keeps audiences engaged. Listeners are also invited to watch a live performance of You Were Meant for Me with the Robert Earl Keen Band on YouTube. Episodes and Bonus content available on YOUTUBE!https://www.youtube.com/@robertearlkeenofficial Donate to the show!https://tiptopjar.com/americanapodcastInstagram@robertearlkeen1Have questions or suggestions? Emailcreatedirector@robertearlkeen.com

Steve Poltz is a singer and songwriter originally from Nova Scotia, raised in Southern California, and now making his home in Nashville. He made a name for himself first with his band The Rugburns and later, more famously, as co-writer with Jewel including the mega hit “You Were Meant For Me.” If you are of a certain age, you will remember the video for that song. A spare room with Jewel playing guitar and a dude dressed like 1996. That dude is Steve Poltz himself! Fifteen-year-old me would be losing his mind. Hell, 44-year-old me is losing his mind at this opportunity. Steve's latest record Stardust & Satellites is outstanding! Everyone, it is my great honor to bring you my conversation with Steve Poltz! The song you are hearing in this episode is "It's Baseball Season" from Steve's excellent record Stardust & Satellites. Listen on: Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/episode/5w78cBCEHlZBvnAPHNe1xv?si=4b6c4e84d2d74774 Apple Podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-marinade-with-jason-earle/id1281080492?i=1000704800254 YouTube- https://youtu.be/PlK4UG0e5nc?si=9d52wucpIAzE-lWB Support The Marinade on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/marinadepodcast    

Send us a textRemember that moment when an unlikely rock star stepped onto a country music stage and left everyone stunned? Jay Franze takes us behind the scenes of Eric Church's memorable CMA Awards performance with Lzzy Hale, sharing his firsthand experience as Church's security detail during those early career days. This intimate glimpse into the music industry showcases the fascinating cultural divides between rock and country audiences that still exist today.Music news takes center stage as we explore Iron Maiden's creative approach to memorabilia – transforming their iconic "Ed Force One" Boeing 747 into collectibles for dedicated fans. We also dive into Rascal Flatts' upcoming album featuring an impressive lineup of collaborations, Queen's potential new music using archived Freddie Mercury recordings, and intriguing Radiohead reunion rumors that have fans buzzing with anticipation.The heart of our conversation revolves around breakup songs – those emotional anthems that help us through heartache and healing. From Jay's surprisingly aggressive pick (Five Finger Death Punch's "Burn MF") to Tiffany's more introspective choice (Jewel's "You Were Meant For Me"), our listeners share an incredible range of songs that got them through tough times. Each selection reveals something deeply personal about how we process relationship endings.In a surprising twist, Jay reveals his past as a stand-up comedian in Vegas, leading to discussions about comedy festivals, performance styles, and why crowd work might not be the best approach for newcomers. His insights on comedy parallel our music conversations – both art forms require perfect timing, emotional authenticity, and that indefinable quality that connects with an audience.What's your healing soundtrack? Join our conversation and share the breakup song that got you through your darkest moments by visiting jayfranze.com or connecting with us on social media.LinksJay Franze: https://JayFranze.comVirtually You: https://www.virtuallyyouva.com/ Support the show

We're closing out the twentieth century in our fifth episode, and there are fewer howling embarrassments among our Best New Artist winners this time...but just as much anal-retentive insanity in our prep, plus diversity of sound, nothingburger arrangements saved by a Braxton, convincing Patsy Cline drag, effortful album titles, and the memory-holing of a multi-platinum act. Your dinner-party table in hell is ready, so pull up a chair and listen! Intro and outro by David Gregory Byrne; for more information/to become a patron of the show, visit patreon.com/mastas. SHOW NOTES The list of Best New Artist recipients, and nominees The Best New Artist Breakdown season premiere "Frosty The Snowman...Is Melted" Beats Around The Bush, Episode 01: Hippie Hop Hooray Episode 41: Another Bad Creation, "Iesha" (with guest Nick Rheinwald-Jones!) Extra Extra Hot Great 327: Focusing In On Interior Chinatown The Lilith Fair 40, Episode 02: The Next 5 Weird Al vs. Everybody, Episode 08: Crash Test Dummies Episode 8: Jewel-erdome! "You Were Meant For Me" vs. "Hands" Episode 100: Surprise Party Episode 85: Why Aren't These Songs Super-Famous, With Pam Ribon Record Of The Year Showdown, Episode 3: 1991-2006

Make Your Own Scene like Steve Poltz..he most interesting person in every room.He's a true pioneer who believes in forging your own musical destiny—and WOW, has he done just that!Steve's journey began with the underground sensation The Rugburns in San Diego, but he truly burst onto the scene when he co-wrote two tracks for Jewel's diamond-certified debut, Pieces of You. Ever heard of the iconic hit “You Were Meant For Me”? That's Steve you can spot in the video!His 1998 solo debut, One Left Shoe, set the stage for a rich catalog filled with evocative lyrics and a blend of positivity and tragicomedy. This unique style has turned him into a live performance phenomenon, adored by fans at festivals like Byron Bay Bluesfest, High Sierra Music Festival, and the Telluride Bluegrass Festival—he even tied the knot on the Cayamo Cruise!Steve's collaborations read like a who's who of the music industry, working alongside talents like Jewel, Billy Strings, and the late Mojo Nixon. With over a dozen albums under his belt, he continues to earn critical acclaim from outlets like Rolling Stone and Billboard.As Steve says, “Usually when these folks come over to my house in Nashville, we end up with something I love. I try not to overthink it—there are no rules. It's kind of like fishing; you don't catch anything if you don't throw your rod in the water. I just try to be open to inspiration, mixed with a bit of perspiration and exasperation.”You'll Also DiscoverSteve's Powerful Life Philosophy.What He Learned Watching Springsteen on Broadway.A Band that Influential in his Life.The Original Alt Country.Tech that Accelerated His Success.The Legendary Rugburns.How Weird Al and Steve Inspired Each Other.A Collaboration that Surprised Him.The Song that Got Him Kicked Out of Catholic Mass..The Massive Hit He Wrote with Jewel.How Having a Stroke on Stage Changed Him.His Cathartic Music.Steve's Next Album.How Steve Led Executives in a Song-Writing Workshop.Learn more about Steve here: https://poltz.com/AND follow Americana Curious on Instagram for the latest interviews and the behind-the-scenes with your favorite artists! https://www.instagram.com/americanacurious

Do we Wish We Never Met the metal band Kittie? Listen to find out!Three members of what is arguably Canada's most famous metal act—Morgan Lander, Mercedes Lander and Tara McLeod—join Amy and Dan to chat about their new album, the band's impressive 20+ year career and their non-alcoholic beer collab KittiePig.Speaking of career longevity, Dan caught Jewel in concert at the Calgary Stampede, so the co-hosts discuss her unwavering star power and then Amy shares an interesting story about Jewel's hit song "You Were Meant For Me" that most folks don't know.Bronwin Parks of the Late in '88 podcast joins Amy and Dan at the end of the episode to share a funny “Wish I never saw…” story.THANK YOU for listening to this episode of Wish We Never Met! New episodes are released every Thursday at 4PM.Give this new podcast some love by clicking FOLLOW on Spotify or Apple, and consider leaving a five-star review if you'd like too! :)Social media - @wishwenevermetpodcastDo YOU have someone you wish you never met? Something you wish you never said? A place you wish you never went?Email your story to wishwenevermetpodcast@gmail.com and Amy and Dan might just share your story on an upcoming episode!

Troubadour Steve Poltz has a legendary Baja tale involving a whale-watching excursion that went comically awry. As he infers, it might not have been as comical as it sounds today in today's Slow Baja conversation. In the early 90's, Poltz was a singer-songwriter with a massive cult following in his adopted home of San Diego. He and his girlfriend at the time, a little-known folk singer named Jewel, decided to go on a getaway to write some songs for a few days. Without much of a plan, they headed South and found themselves on a dark and lonely road late at night somewhere south of San Felipe. Finding a few dim lights down a washboard stretch that doubles as an airstrip, the duo broke into a semi-derelict motel room to crash for the night. They awoke to a glorious day on a gorgeous bay; Jewel, taking in the scene, decided they needed to find a boat to go whale watching. The only boat they could find belonged to a group of Federal Police. Poltz surmises that months of boredom AND seeing Jewel in her bikini may have motivated the Federalies to become tour guides. A high-speed nautical chase ensued; Poltz and Jewel were given bullet-proof vests and offered automatic weapons for their protection. They ran the boats hard onto an island beach. A short foot pursuit led to the apprehension of the slowest drug smuggler; after a brief beating, he revealed where they had hidden a massive stash of marijuana. Poltz tells the harrowing and hilarious story and the after-bust-party antics that led to their writing Jewel's 1996 smash single “You Were Meant For Me,” which reached number 2 in the US. Listen to Jewel tell the story here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7hBXcpGHPVA And here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zHNKgze6ERc Check out Steve Poltz here: https://poltz.com/ For more information about Slow Baja: ⁠https://www.slowbaja.com/⁠ Get your Baja insurance here:  ⁠https://www.bajabound.com/quote/?r=fl9vypdv2t⁠ More information on Slow Baja Adventures: ⁠https://www.slowbaja.com/adventures

Episode 295, Hidden Gems, presents lesser-known items from The Great American Songbook, including You Were Meant For Me, Lydia the Tatooed Lady, Lulu's Back in Town, A Ship Without a Sail, and more than a... Read More The post Episode 295, Hidden Gems appeared first on Sam Waldron.

We go back to author and creator of the Oscar-nominated short film "My Year of Dicks" Pamela Ribon, who joins the show to talk about an ex's comedic twist to Jewel's 1996 hit "You Were Meant For Me."See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 295, Hidden Gems, presents lesser-known items from The Great American Songbook, including You Were Meant For Me, Lydia the Tatooed Lady, Lulu's Back in Town, A Ship Without a Sail, and more than a... Read More The post Episode 295, Hidden Gems appeared first on Sam Waldron.

Author and creator of the Oscar-nominated short film "My Year of Dicks" Pamela Ribon joins the show to talk about an ex's comedic twist to Jewel's 1996 hit "You Were Meant For Me." See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This episode found our two co-hosts with different feelings towards this song. To be specific, we had different "feels" from this song. While Bill was able to come around to appreciate the song in the end, Frank gloried in all of what this song has brought to him in his life. So let's break our yolks and make a smiley face and put on our coats in the pouring rain: it's time to feel all the feels of Jewel's "You Were Meant For Me." THE LINKS IN OUR SHOW NOTES: Jewel explains the versions Steve Poltz's Story of the Song Steve Poltz's Version Steve Poltz Says Even More Jewel-Poltz Duet Our Mixtape Thanks for joining us! We encourage you to subscribe/follow/rate/review wherever you find us! You can find us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and our website. You can email us at BandFGuiltFree@gmail.com, too. Here is our Spotify playlist for every song we've featured. Our theme music is by the incredibly talented Ian McGlynn.    

Who is the Lilith Fairest of them all? At last, our answer -- but first, we look at last-comers Heather Nova, Jewel, Paula Cole, Des'ree, and Natalie Merchant. And we ask a few more questions, like which sophomore year lyrics belong to, high school or college; whether we feel truly confident in our Lilithosity metrics; who's our favorite liberal scold; and when someone's going to form a lit-mag EIC union. All this, plus a surprise 40th-place finish, a Mark-rage epilogue, and a potato gun loaded with C-minus Dylan lyrics in the Lilith Fair 40 season finale. Our intro is by Laura Barger and Jack Baldelli, and our outro is by Janis Joplin. Interstitial music provided by the Sundays. To contact us or buy our books, visit MarkAndSarahTalkAboutSongs.com. To become a patron of the show, visit patreon.com/mastas. SHOW NOTES The Lilith Fair 40 homepage Episode 97: Hit-Single TV Themes Of The '90s Episode 8: Jewel-erdome! "You Were Meant For Me" vs. "Hands" Episode 150: 10,000 Maniacs' "In My Tribe," Ranked Episode 100: Surprise Party! Visit our sponsor, BetterHelp

Steve Poltz is a modern day troubadour, touring relentlessly and playing long and winding and energetic as all heck live solo acoustic shows. Some of you might recognize his handsome face as the guy in the Jewel video for “You Were Meant For Me” a role he shared by being the writer of the song! We first met when I booked his old band the Rugburns at wetlands and then let them stay in my tiny apartment. And we've stayed buds over all these years. We caught up on my former town of McCalm Idaho and chewed the fat for an hour about life, love and the pursuit of just being. Check him out some more at www.Poltz.com

Singer-songwriter Steve Poltz joins Rhett from Portland, ME (in the middle of his tour with the Wood Brothers) to tell wild stories from the early days of his career, growing from failed performances, and his morning routine. You'll hear Steve tell Rhett about a practical lesson that helps him eliminate internally-generated negativity, making less money from performances after destroying venues, and much more. Steve Poltz is a musician from Nova Scotia who grew up in San Diego, CA. He gained initial recognition for co-founding the Rugburns, who released 6 exciting albums in the late 80s and early 90s, and toured nationally. Steve co-wrote the multi-platinum “You Were Meant For Me” with Jewel, and has also written songs with other legendary artists including Billy Strings, Sierra Hull, Nicki Bluhm, Oliver Wood and even Mojo Nixon. In this episode you'll hear all about his wild ride on the rock n' roll rollercoaster, and you won't want to miss what he has to say! Steve's new record, Stardust and Satellites, comes out on February 18. Pre-save it here and check out the single from the album, “Conveyor Belt” on Apple Music or Spotify Wheels Off is brought to you by Osiris Media. Hosted and produced by Rhett Miller. Co-produced by Kirsten Cluthe in partnership with Nick Ruffini (Revoice Media). Editing by Justin Thomas. Production Assistance by Matt Bavuso. Music by OLD 97's. Episode artwork by Katherine Boils. Show logo by Tim Skirven. This podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. You can also ask Alexa to play it. Please leave us a rating or review on iTunes. Revisit previous episodes of Wheels Off with Rosanne Cash, Rob Thomas, Will Forte, Lydia Loveless, Allison Moorer, Ted Leo, Paul F. Tompkins, Jen Kirkman, and more. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Jewel is a singer-songwriter from Homer, Alaska, who’s received four Grammy nominations and sold over 30 million albums worldwide. Her debut album, Pieces of You, came out in 1995, and a 25th anniversary edition was released in November 2020. That album contains the hit song "You Were Meant for Me," but it turns out it wasn’t a runaway success—not at first. In this episode, Jewel traces the history of making “You Were Meant For Me,” starting with the demo, and moving through all the different versions that were made along the way. songexploder.net/jewel

In 2020, emo ladies have taken over indie rock, so we chat about what we love about "sadgirl music," our favorite artists in the scene, and what exactly makes an artist a "sadgirl." Check out the episode playlist HERE: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4XqCl1vD7wllcQqjQgsUwZ?si=QHa2-56uTuS2JnDtP3vrAA SYDNEY'S PICKS "Pretty Girl" by Clairo "Bags" by Clairo "Last Words of a Shooting Star" by Mitski "A Pearl" by Mitski "Your Best American Girl" by Mitski "I Know the End" by Phoebe Bridgers "Motion Sickness" by Phoebe Bridgers "ICU" by Phoebe Bridgers "Kindergarten" by Chloe Moriondo "Manta Rays" by Chloe Moriondo "God is a Woman" by Rett Madison "Twenty Five" by Rett Madison "Circle the Drain" by Soccer Mommy "House Before the Party" by Haley Blais "Fool" by Frankie Cosmos "Home Alone" by Beabadoobee "Out Worn" by Soccer Mommy "All Right Now" by Angel Ocean "Hunnie Pie" by Zella Day "B a Nobody" by SOAK "True Affection" by The Blow EDDIE'S PICKS "Heaven" by Clairo "Snow Globe" by Long Beard "Peace Out" by Jay Som "My Heart Dreams" by Black Belt Eagle Scout "Speaking Terms" by Snail Mail "Rugged Country" by Japanese Breakfast "I Was a Window" by Sasami feat. Dustin Payseur "Lisa Listen" by Lisa Loeb & Nine Stories "You Were Meant For Me" by Jewel "Atta Girl" by Heavenly "Puzzle Pieces" by Tiger Trap "Little Green" by Joni Mitchell DELON'S PICKS "Roses/Lotus/Violet/Iris" by Hayley Williams feat. Boygenius "26" by Paramore "Superstar" by Tennis "Faith Healer" by Julien Baker "Waitress" by Hop Along "Fuck and Run" by Liz Phair "Heaven" by Petal "Magic Gone" by Petal "Young Enough" by Charly Bliss "Who You Are" by Mannequin Pussy "If It Makes You Happy" by Sheryl Crow "Torn" by Natalie Inbruglia (also watch the music video for "Barricades" by Action/Adventure here! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ytREQPfaXg) Follow the squad at: @sydstuu @eddie_hustleby @delonvillanueva

In this episode, we meet up with Singer/Songwriter, Amy-Lynn Howson Music. Our discussion is based on Jewel's song "You Were Meant For Me" from her 1995 album, Pieces Of You. https://songandverseministries.com/2020/08/10/his-love-was-meant-for-all-of-us/ Amy-Lynn Howson's Info: https://amylynnhowson.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/amylynnhowson/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Amy_LynnHowson Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7uOXuLuOVZAYWuJuhkhbIq?si=4pdD4NFGTJCZGsxvFaN_lA Donations can be made at https://songandverseministries.com/do... Join Us On: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/songandverse Twitter: https://twitter.com/songandverse316 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/songandverse/ PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/songandverse "You Were Meant For Me" song lyrics: I hear the clock; it's 6 a.m. I feel so far from where I've been I got my eggs; I got my pancakes too I got my maple syrup, everything but you I break the yolks and make a smiley face I kinda like it in my brand new place I wipe the spots off of the mirror Don't leave the keys in the door I never put wet towels on the floor anymore 'cause Dreams last so long, even after you're gone I know that you love me And soon you will see, you were meant for me And I was meant for you I called my momma; she was out for a walk Consoled a cup of coffee but it didn't want to talk So I picked up a paper, it was more bad news More hearts being broken or people being used Put on my coat in the pouring rain I saw a movie it just wasn't the same Cause it was happy and I was sad It made me miss you oh so bad 'cause Dreams last so long, even after you're gone I know that you love me And soon you will see, you were meant for me And I was meant for you I go about my business; I'm doing fine Besides, what would I say if I had you on the line Same old story, not much to say Hearts are broken every day I brush my teeth and put the cap back on I know you hate it when I leave the light on I pick up a book and turn the sheets down And take a deep breath and a good look around Put on my PJs and hop into bed I'm half alive, but I feel mostly dead I try and tell myself it'll be all right I just shouldn't think anymore tonight 'cause Dreams last so long, even after you're gone I know that you love me And soon you will see, you were meant for me And I was meant for you You were meant for me, and I was meant for you Songwriters: Jewel Kilcher / Steve Poltz You Were Meant For Me lyrics © Downtown Music Publishing, BMG Rights ManagementI #songandverse #jewel #youweremeantforme #piecesofyou #podcast #amylynnhowson

The Broadway Melody is arguably the first movie musical; its success kicked off decades of ever-more-elaborate musicals from MGM. The Broadway Melody was also the first sound movie to win Best Picture at the Academy Awards. It spawned four (sorta) sequels and a remake. One of its songs ("You Were Meant For Me") has been performed by everyone from Bing Crosby to Gene Kelly to Sting. So, considering that The Broadway Melody broke so many barriers and achieved every quantifiable measure of a successful film, why has it been consigned to the dustbin of cinema history? Ryan explores this forgotten relic and presents a theory regarding its faded luster. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ryan-valentine3/support

Steve Poltz has released 13 albums, written songs that have sold 15 million copies (Jewel’s “You Were Meant For Me”) and has developed a style of performance that incorporates iPhones, folk acoustic stylings, with comedy, satire, and personal truth that are told through both song and sketch based dialogue. He performs hundreds of times annually, […]

I have met my tangenting match. I went into this interview, backstage at the legendary Club Passim in Cambridge, Massachusetts, with a slate of questions for Steve Poltz, about his new album Shine On, about writing “You Were Meant For Me” with Jewel, about humor in music. I probably could have gotten a good hour with Steve with two or three questions. There is no telling where his mind might flash next. Just in terms of music, the conversation covered his early days with The Rugburns, Nirvana and 90s “goat music,” the Replacements, the Dead Milkmen, Mojo Nixon, Tom Lehrer, and Allan Sherman over the course of a few minutes. We talked about spirituality, Risky Business, Hyman Roth from Godfather II, Jesus, Marianne Williamson, Styx in another five-minute section. At one point, when I told Poltz the name of the podcast, he said, “We're living up to the name.” This breakneck tangenting is something you have experienced if you've seen Poltz onstage. I hadn't seen him play since he did an in-the-round show with Beaver Nelson, “Scrappy” Jud Newcomb, and Adam Carroll perhaps seventeen or eighteen years before. I certainly hadn't remembered this version of him. When he smiles, it splits his face almost completely, and he smiles a lot when he's not singing. He also jigs, which makes him seem like a Muppet version of Jimmie Dale Gilmore. The first several minutes onstage, he told stories, picked up his guitar and put it back down again, and threatened not to pick it up the rest of the show. It'll be there, he said, the audience would see it, but maybe he wouldn't use it. He played the Grateful Dead's “Althea” off the top of his head, which surprised even him. He apologized for the bad notes, but backtracked, saying, “Think of how many bad notes the Dead hit.” The new album is called Shine On, and you can find more info about that and Poltz on www.poltz.com, and find him on Facebook and Twitter under Steve Poltz. You can also find more about Club Passim at www.passim.org. And if you're intrigued by some of the music you heard in the background, that's Boston singer/songwriter Rachel Sumner, formerly of Twisted Pine, and you can find her stuff at www.rachelsumnermusic.com. I am currently putting together this year's Daily Horror Film Fest, for which I post a different short horror film every day in October. If you are a short horror filmmaker, or even if you just have a short horror film you love dearly, e-mail your suggestions to nick@nickzaino.com. And now for something completely different. Or maybe not. This week's featured track is "Comfort" from Secret Shame of Asheville, North Carolina, from their new album, out today, September 5th, called Dark Synmthetic. This new album would have sounded great in nestled somewhere in your collection with the Pixies, The Cure, and Nirvana. It's propulsive guitar rock, mixing glassy chorus and echo with heavy, distorted riffs to create this wide-open sound. From somewhere within that sound, singer Lena is trying to reach you through waves of reverb. Seven songs come in just under twenty-six minutes total. Not a note wasted. The band is kicking off a tour this week, and you can find them on BandCamp and Facebook to find out more.

Jewel's album "Pieces of You," was an integral part of Katie and Emily's formative teenage years. Very moody, very melodramatic, and loaded with pancakes. Jewel obviously did something to ruin this relationship...and then turned into a straight-up crazy person who wrote a song. Possibly while brandishing an ak47 in Mexico with her songwriting partner, Steve Poltz. Jewel switches from church-voice to baby-voice seamlessly. She writes bad poetry. And she doesn't know the meaning of the word "casualty." Perhaps that would be a good thing to know before handling a semi-automatic in a drug bust in Mexico. But I digress... @decomp_pod decompositionpod@gmail.com https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/decomposition-podcast/id1214062072?mt=2 http://www.michigansportsandentertainment.com

Steve Poltz is one of the most engaging live performers you are ever likely to see – a storytelling folk singer who loves to crowd-surf at festivals, he’s one of those artists that once you catch a show, you can’t wait to do it again. Steve Poltz’ first brush with fame was being the co-writer of Jewel’s biggest hit, “You Were Meant For Me”, however since that time he’s built a great career as the archetypal troubadour singer-songwriter – playing more than 200 shows a year, and a favourite on the festival scene. Born in Nova Scotia, raised in San Diego, where he lived for over thirty years – he’s now a resident of East Nashville, one of the coolest places to live if you’re a singer-songwriter. Steve Poltz sat down with Folk Roots Radio at the Folk North export showcase to talk about his music. Check out Steve Poltz online at poltz.com. Music: Steve Poltz “Silver Lining” from “One Left Shoe” (1998, UMG Recordings), “Mother Russia” and “Folk Singer” from “Folk Singer” (2015, 98 Pounder Records).

On this episode Ryan talks to one of the finest folk singer/songwriters in music history, Jewel, about how her rugged upbringing shaped her art, equipped her for a long-lasting career, taught her to value happiness over fame, and helped her found her place in a nineties music scene that wasn't terribly interested in folk music.

On this episode Ryan talks to one of the finest folk singer/songwriters in music history, Jewel, about how her rugged upbringing shaped her art, equipped her for a long-lasting career, taught her to value happiness over fame, and helped her found her place in a nineties music scene that wasn't terribly interested in folk music.

Steve Poltz is a larger-than-life singer/songwriter, storyteller and entertainer who has been asserting his rugged independence and carrying out his unique personal vision for nearly 3 decades. He has seen accolades come and go in the music industry as a founding member of the San Diego 90's indie-rock-folk-punk band The Rugburns who developed a cult following, as well as achieving huge commercial success for his 1996 worldwide smash hit "You Were Meant For Me" which he co-wrote with Jewel. But Poltz has never been one to let current trends alter his quirky and sometimes crass, as well as heartfelt and honest song writing style as a solo artist, slow down his proliferation of songs, records, videos, blogging or touring, or dissuade him to relentlessly travel the world on his own terms, quietly and steadily accumulating a loyal base of raving fans and friends far and wide. And did I mention he's one of my favorites? In this in-depth and intimate conversation, Poltz shares many insights he has developed on the music industry over the years, thoughts on social media and connecting with an audience, reveals some anecdotes about times when he took his performance sense of humor perhaps a bit too far, and describes his experience of having a stroke on stage and how that indirectly led him to a new-found appreciation of the music of The Grateful Dead. Please Enjoy! Steve Poltz Official Website BONUS CLIP: For the Dead Head listeners there are a few extra minutes of bonus audio I omitted for this episode of us dorking out more on The Dead and the meaning of some of Robert Hunter's lyrics you can listen to by clicking here!

Just in time for Valentine's Day, Christian writer and Houston, Texas native, W. Parks Brigham, reveals inner details from her book "Destined To Be". Book writer, W. Parks Brigham, and author and Off The Shelf Book Talk Radio host, author Denise Turney will also talk about Who Am I Supposed To Love, Surviving The Storm and You Were Meant For Me. The writers will dig into what drives and challenges the characters in Destined To Be and Brigham's other books. Celebrate love and romance with us! How to find a book publisher, where to promote books and how to keep writing, even when your personal schedule gets hectic, are other topics that book writer, W. Parks Brigham, and Off The Shelf Book Talk Radio host, Denise Turney, will discuss. Listeners can call in or visit the Off The Shelf Book Talk Radio chat room and ask questions LIVE on the air! Connect to the show Saturday, February 13, 2016 at 11am/EST by calling: (347) 994-3490 Listen to Off The Shelf Book Talk Radio LIVE via the web by clicking: www.blogtalkradio.com/denise-turney- See you Saturday, February 13 (the day before Valentine's Day) at 11am/EST!  

This has been a long time coming for this multi-platinum and Grammy-winning artists. Toni shot into fame in the early 90s after her voice was used as a demo for Anita Baker.  Babyface had written You Were Meant For Me with Anita in mind for the Boomerang soundtrack.  Anita turned it down but had suggested he consider the actual person who sang the demo since they were damn good.  From there, a star was born. Much has been written about her lavish lifestyle once she became famous, which resulted in a lawsuit again LaFace Records for having to pay for her own videos and wardrobe and receiving pennies on the dollar.  Ultimately, she ended filing bankruptcy. It would be years later before she Babyface became friendly again. Regardless, the amount of #1 hits she managed to rack up on the charts and many of those were translated for the dance floor makes Toni a surefire bet for her induction into the Diva Hall of Fame. Her voice, her face, her body she's the total package. I would really like her to find her way into today's scene but sadly I just don't see that happening.  She does have a duet album out with Babyface now, but even that will likely falter on the R&B charts or AC for that matter. Nevertheless, she has earned her place among the greatest Divas and should feel right at home.  Ladies and gentlemen, please give a warm welcome to Toni Braxton! Album : Toni Braxton Genre : Club, House Year : 2014 Total Time : 1:31:42.00 1. I Don't Want To (Frankie Knuckles Remix) 2. You're Making Me High (Classic Mix) 3. Un-Break My Heart (Soul Hex Anthem Vocal) 4. Hit The Freeway (HQ2 Vocal Club Mix) 5. Maybe (HQ2 Club Mix) 6. Yesterday (Virgo Brothers Club Mix) 7. Hands Tied (Hex Hector Club Mix) 8. Make My Heart (Alexander & Mark VDH Club Mix) 9. I Heart You (Marc Picchiotti Club Mix) 10. He Wasn't Man Enough (Peter Rauhofer NYC Club Mix) 11. Un-Break My Heart (Wayne G Allure Anthem) 12. Spanish Guitar (HQ2 Mix)