Making Sound with Jann Klose (Jann Klose)
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| 04 Feb 2022 | Caitlin Quisenberry | 00:56:02 | |
EPISODE 53: Nashville’s newest darling Caitlin Quisenberry is bringing her Denver flair to Music City. No stranger to the stage, Caitlin first started singing at age three. When she was 14, she recorded her first EP with multi-GRAMMY-winning producer Robert Cutarella and the following year found herself on American Idol, where she earned a Golden Ticket and was pushed through to Hollywood. While in college Caitlin took her talents to the next level, studying in Switzerland with renowned opera singer Karine Mkrtchyan. Now that she calls Nashville home, Caitlin has teamed up with producers Ben Simonetti (Zac Brown Band) and Sal Oliveri (P!nk, Chris Stapleton) to create music that speaks to everyday life and interpersonal relationships that are easily relatable. Her debut single “Blue,” premiered on CMT and “WHAT IF” was chosen as one of their picks of the week. She was also named “Nashville’s Newest Darling” by Hype Magazine and has received placements in American Songwriter, New Music Nashville, Country Note, ThinkTankNashville, Westword, and multiple Spotify playlists including "New Music Nashville." caitlinquisenberry.com Contact us: makingsoundpodcast.com | |||
| 27 Feb 2022 | Christina Holmes | 01:03:10 | |
EPISODE 54: New Jersey-born and Rhode Island-based singer, songwriter, and Cove House Records founder Christina Holmes threads together stories of love and life on her third full-length, The Beautiful Struggle. The 11-track album is her most personal, passionate, and powerful work to-date and debut at #13 on the iTunes Singer-Songwriter charts. After keeping a childhood songwriting ambition a secret, she went from braving open mics to brightening the spirits of bedridden hospital patients alongside the charity Musicians On Call. Following a seminal “Amateur Night” gig at the Apollo, she dropped her 2013 debut, Peace, Love, & C. Holmes and canvased the country on a sold-out tour with Trevor Hall. 2017’s Stand Up—produced by Warren Huart [Colbie Caillat, James Blunt]—would be the first official release through Cove House Records. In the aftermath of the release, she garnered the acclaim of Paste, Relix, and Jam in the Van and toured with everyone from Trevor Hall to Xavier Rudd and Donovan Frankenreiter in addition to her own national headline run. christinaholmesmusic.com Contact us: makingsoundpodcast.com | |||
| 03 Mar 2022 | Annie Haslam | 01:27:24 | |
EPISODE 55: Annie Haslam was born on June 8th, 1947 in Bolton, Lancashire, England and is best known as the lead singer for the symphonic rock band Renaissance and for her long and diverse solo singing career. She has a five-octave vocal range. From the year 2002, Haslam has developed a parallel career as a visual artist, producing paintings on canvas, wood and various musical instruments. In 1977, Annie began her solo career with her album Annie in Wonderland, produced by Roy Wood who played most of the musical instruments, and who also recorded a duet with her on one track. Annie also performed on the Intergalactic Touring Band album with the London Symphony Orchestra and one of her solo albums with The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. Haslam and Wood were engaged for four years, which she later described as “four of the funniest years of my life”. She has since released eight studio albums, three of which were released through her own record label, White Dove Records. She has also collaborated with Steve Howe Of the prog rock band Yes, on a number of projects, the late John Wetton, Geoffrey Downes, Patrick Moraz, Pete Townshend, Ian Anderson, Jann Klose and many other notable musicians. anniehaslam.com Contact us: makingsoundpodcast.com | |||
| 15 Mar 2022 | Elsa Nilsson | 01:10:26 | |
EPISODE 56: Swedish/American Jazz Flutist and composer Elsa Nilsson is a band leader and side woman in New York City. Nilsson is adjunct faculty at The New School where she teaches Rhythmic Analysis and is the winner of the National Flute Association 2018 Jazz flute competition. She has released seven albums as a leader and many more as a collaborator. Her upcoming record “Atlas Of Sound - Coast Redwoods - 41°32’09.8”N 124°04’35.5”W” (Elsa Nilsson-Flutes, Jon Cowherd-Piano, Chris Morrissey-Bass) will be released on April 22nd through Ears and Eyes records and looks to showcase humanity’s connection to places and our place in the ecosystems around us. She is also releasing and album with Esthesis Quartet (Elsa Nilsson - flutes and fx, Dawn Clement-piano, Emma Dayhuff-bass and Tina Raymond-drums) on May 27th on Orenda Records. Nilsson performs with Sebastian Noelle, Mark Ferber, Dawn Clement, Rodrigo Recabarren, Tina Raymond, Santiago Leibson, Jon Cowherd, Dan Loomis, Jovino Santos Neto and more. Notable performances as a band leader include Blue Note Jazz Club, The 55 Bar, Cornelia Street Cafe, Nefertiti Jazz Club and Aarhus Jazz Festival. Contact us: makingsoundpodcast.com | |||
| 18 Mar 2022 | Blake Morgan | 01:05:20 | |
EPISODE 57: Blake Morgan’s soaring new single “My Love Is Waiting” is out now on ECR Music Group. This second single from Morgan’s forthcoming album Violent Delights (May 20th, 2022) follows on multiple successes for the artist including his record-breaking concert series in New York, 150,000 miles of touring and sold-out concerts on both sides of the Atlantic, and 20 albums he’s produced and recorded with A-list artists since his own last solo-artist album release. In the studio, Morgan has recorded and produced music’s brightest luminaries, from Lenny Kravitz to Lesley Gore. The recording artist, multi-instrumentalist, record producer, and native New Yorker is also the founder and President of independent global-music company ECR Music Group. His ideas, opinions, and editorials on music have been published regularly by The New York Times, Billboard Magazine, CNN, Newsweek, Variety, The Hill, NME, The Huffington Post, and The Guardian. He lectures frequently, including at The Georgetown University Law Center, California State University, Syracuse University, NYU’s Clive Davis Institute of Recorded Music, American University, and at his alma mater, Berklee College of Music. His music advocacy has taken him to Capitol Hill numerous times where, as the founder of the #IRespectMusic movement, he continues to fight for music makers’ rights in the digital age. ecrmusicgroup.com/artists/blake-morgan/ Contact us: makingsoundpodcast.com | |||
| 25 Mar 2022 | John Mahon 2 | 01:17:52 | |
EPISODE 58: A long time member of the Elton John Band, multi-instrumentalist John Mahon’s early days were based in drums, recording and performing jazz, progressive jazz, rock, R&B and pop music with bands in Northeastern Ohio. Moving to Los Angeles in 1983, he continued to play and study music. John has studied with David Garibaldi, Robert Edwards and at the Dick Grove School of Music along with many other teachers around the globe. As a singer and drummer, John was featured with the band Windows and went from there to record and tour with Peter White. This led to tours and gigs with Al Stewart, Helen Reddy, Boney James and Rita Coolidge. As a percussionist and vocalist, John backed up Three Dog Night’s Chuck Negron. Before joining Elton’s band, John’s own band, The Stickmen, included future Elton bassist Bob Birch. As a writer, producer and programmer John has composed soundtrack albums for Wild Whirled Music, smooth jazz songs with Rick Braun and produced commercials for Ray Charles. John was originally hired for the Elton John Band as a percussionist, but during tour rehearsals it was discovered that he could add his vocal talents to the mix — and now John is often spotlighted in concert as a harmony vocalist on songs like Daniel and Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word. eltonjohn.com/the-band/john-mahon Contact us: makingsoundpodcast.com | |||
| 01 Apr 2022 | Michael "Leroy" Bram | 01:10:32 | |
EPISODE 59: Michael "Leroy" Bram is most known for his tenure as the drummer for Grammy Award winning singer-songwriter Jason Mraz. He served as Mraz' Musical Director from 2008-2010 during the "We Sing, We Dance, We Steal Things" world tour performing at Madison Square Garden, Radio City Music Hall, Royal Albert Hall as well as performances on Saturday Night Live, Jay Leno, Conan O'Brien, David Letterman and Ellen. Michael has also recently joined THE WEIGHT BAND as their new singer and drummer, singing and playing the parts of the legendary Levon Helm. The Weight Band performs the iconic music of "THE BAND" and features former members of THE BAND, as well as former members of Rick Danko, Garth Hudson, and Levon Helm's respective bands. He has also recently performed and recorded with artists such as WILLIE NELSON, JOSS STONE, JOHN POPPER, G.LOVE AND SPECIAL SAUCE, ZAC BROWN, CHRISTINA PERRI, COLBIE CALLAIT, and many more. mikebram.com Contact us: makingsoundpodcast.com | |||
| 08 Apr 2022 | Eduardo Minett | 01:06:30 | |
EPISODE 60: Eduardo Minett is a Mexican actor and musician born in 2006. He began his career when he was 5 years old. At the age of 15, he premiered his most recent film, directed by Hollywood legend Clint Eastwood, "Cry Macho". He is finishing filming his second feature and is working with the legendary guitar brand Gibson Guitars. Previously to starring in "Cry Macho" Eduardo's additional filming TV credits include "Papa e Toda Madre", "Como Dais El Dicho", "La Rosa de Guadalupe" and the "Billy Elliott" musical. instagram.com/eduardominett Contact us: makingsoundpodcast.com | |||
| 22 Apr 2022 | Martin Shore & Ian Neville | 00:38:56 | |
EPISODE 61: Director Martin Shore and musician/producer Ian Neville call in from New Orleans to talk about the second installment in the franchise of the award-winning TAKE ME TO THE RIVER. "Take Me to the River New Orleans" celebrates the rich musical history, the heritage, legacy, and influence of New Orleans and Louisiana. A true collaboration and melting pot of influences from around the World, that came together and formed one of the world's most unique cultural jewels. Our adventure shows the resiliency of surviving disaster to a formidable rebirth while pairing legacy musicians with stars of today, and how this unique cultural jewel came to exist. Featured in the film are: The Neville Brothers, Dr. John, Irma Thomas, Ledisi, G-Eazy, Snoop Dogg, WIlliam Bell, Galactic, Mannie Fresh, Preservation Hall Jazz Band, George Porter Jr., Christian Scott, Donald Harrison, Big Freeda, Ani DiFranco, PJ Morton of Maroon 5, Rebirth Brass Band, Dirty Dozen Brass Band, Soul Rebels, Voice of the Wetlands, The Givers, Dumpstaphunk, Cheeky Blakk, Lost Bayou Ramblers, Big Sam, Terence Higgins, Walter Wolfman Washington, Dee-1, Davell Crawford and many others. Narrated by John Goodman. takemetotheriver.org/new-orleans Contact us: makingsoundpodcast.com | |||
| 29 Apr 2022 | Michael Veitch | 01:08:46 | |
EPISODE 62: Michael Veitch is a Woodstock, NY based singer and songwriter and can be seen in the new PBS special "We Remember: Song of Survivors" which follows him collaborating with Holocaust survivors. Judy Collins covered his song “Veteran’s Day,” and he was mentored by both Shawn Colvin and Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders. His latest album, “Wachtraum” (“wake dream” in German) broke the top 20 on the Folk Radio Charts with “Valentine’s Day” hitting number one. Previously his song “Pledging Allegiance” reached #10 on the 2017 Folk/Americana charts. He has played a number of festivals, notably the Newport Folk Music Festival and Kerrville Folk Festival. michaelveitch.com Contact us: makingsoundpodcast.com | |||
| 13 May 2022 | Felix Cavaliere | 01:08:06 | |
EPISODE 63: Early in 1965, FELIX CAVALIERE formed the ‘Young Rascals’ with Dino Danelli, Eddie Brigati, and Gene Cornish. That October, they caught the attention of promoter/manager Sid Bernstein with their high-energy set at Long Island’s elite club, Barge. Signed to Atlantic Records, and now called The Rascals, the mega hit “Good Lovin’” struck No. 1 in February 1966. They followed suit with a string of hits like “I’ve Been Lonely Too Long,” “Groovin’(No. 1 in 1967), “How Can I Be Sure,” “A Girl Like You,” “A Beautiful Morning,” and “People Got to Be Free” (No. 1 in 1968). The Rascals are considered the best ‘blue-eyed soul’ group to come out of the 1960s, as well as one of the groups with the most record sales. He is a member of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, Songwriter Hall of Fame, Vocal Group Hall of Fame, and Grammy Hall of Fame. FELIX CAVALIERE calls Nashville home base, where he is constantly collaborating and writing new material. He just released his book "Memoir of a Rascal" and has an active tour schedule with FELIX CAVALIERE’S RASCALS. felixcavalieremusic.com Contact us: makingsoundpodcast.com | |||
| 25 May 2022 | Clint Holley | 01:04:50 | |
EPISODE 64: Clint Holley is the Owner and Chief Engineer of Well Made Music. Clint began a love affair with vinyl records when he was 12 years old. His parents would take him to local flea markets and with a few dollars, he was able to bring home stacks and stacks of wax! This passion for vinyl bloomed into a full-fledged career in 2009 when Clint was given the opportunity to cut master lacquers for Gotta Groove Records and start his own business as Well Made Music. Contact us: makingsoundpodcast.com | |||
| 02 Jun 2022 | Anton Van Der Mere | 01:01:04 | |
EPISODE 65: Anton van der Mere is a South African classical crossover tenor, songwriter, recording artist, actor, producer and director, based in Essex, United Kingdom. He has a law degree from the University of Port Elizabeth (NNMU), where he also studied classical singing, and studied acting and dance at the Stageworld Performing Arts School. He performed for Queen Elizabeth II as well as President Nelson Mandela when the Queen visited South Africa in 1995. Anton has also performed around the world in the UK and Europe as well as on the prestigious Carnival UK ships as the headlining act. In 2013 he was scouted for both Britain’s Got Talent and UK X-Factor with his own composition, “Vision.” antonvandermere.co.za Contact us: makingsoundpodcast.com | |||
| 18 Jun 2022 | NAMM 2022 Special Edition (Dick Boak, Rob Mitzner, Eyal Amir, Or Lubianiker, Pescaterritory) | 00:50:00 | |
EPISODE 66: On this first special edition of the podcast I speak to several artists attending the 2022 NAMM Show in Anaheim, California. Dick Boak talks about his new Martin Guitar model and reminisces on his time working artist relations at the famous guitar maker. Drummer Rob Mitzner talks about his new book and our collaborations on two of my albums. Eyal Amir and Or Lubianiker are two musicians and software engineers from Israel who talk about their new projects about to be released and Pescaterritory are a teenage rock band from California that are making waves in the scene with their debut. jannklose.com/making-sound Contact us: makingsoundpodcast.com | |||
| 24 Jun 2022 | Howard Bloom | 01:25:14 | |
EPISODE 67: Howard Bloom (born June 25, 1943) is an American author. He was a music publicist in the 1970s and 1980s for singers and bands such as Prince, Billy Joel, Michael Jackson and Styx. He has published a book on Islam, The Muhammad Code, an autobiography, How I Accidentally Started The Sixties, and three books on human evolution and group behavior: The Genius of the Beast, Global Brain, and The Lucifer Principle. Bloom was born to a Jewish family in Buffalo, New York. He became interested in science, especially cosmology and microbiology, as early as the age of ten. By age sixteen Bloom was working as an assistant researching the immune system at the Roswell Park Memorial Research Cancer Institute. Bloom graduated from New York University and, at the age of twenty-five, veered from his scientific studies to work as an editor for a rock magazine. Bloom would go on to found one of the largest public relations firms in the music industry. howardbloom.net Contact us: makingsoundpodcast.com | |||
| 09 Sep 2022 | Howard Bloom 2 | 01:01:40 | |
EPISODE 68: Howard Bloom (born June 25, 1943) is an American author. He was a music publicist in the 1970s and 1980s for singers and bands such as Prince, Billy Joel, Michael Jackson and Styx. He has published a book on Islam, The Muhammad Code, an autobiography, How I Accidentally Started The Sixties, and three books on human evolution and group behavior: The Genius of the Beast, Global Brain, and The Lucifer Principle. Bloom was born to a Jewish family in Buffalo, New York. He became interested in science, especially cosmology and microbiology, as early as the age of ten. By age sixteen Bloom was working as an assistant researching the immune system at the Roswell Park Memorial Research Cancer Institute. Bloom graduated from New York University and, at the age of twenty-five, veered from his scientific studies to work as an editor for a rock magazine. Bloom would go on to found one of the largest public relations firms in the music industry. howardbloom.net Contact us: makingsoundpodcast.com | |||
| 16 Sep 2022 | Asher Laub | 00:50:31 | |
EPISODE 69: Asher Laub is a NY-based DJ violinist, break dancer and songwriter. Asher began classical violin training at the tender age of 2 and had already performed with the Buffalo philharmonic by age 13. Asher’s expertise in trans-genre improvisation has led him to a career as a soloist in demand, performing at venues such as Madison Square Garden, Carnegie, Lincoln Center, the Jacob Javitz Center and across four continents. Asher has also been featured on PBS, and has made headlines on CNN, WABC, and NBC and many other major news sources. Asher is known for breakdancing across stages with his LED electric violin, in addition to performing as a DJ violinist, bringing his experience as a live performer and technical prowess as an audio editing and mixing guru to countless clubs and stages across the country. asherlaub.com Contact us: makingsoundpodcast.com | |||
| 23 Sep 2022 | Kristian Bush | 00:46:43 | |
EPISODE 70: BMI Songwriters Special Part 1. Kristian Merrill Bush (born March 14, 1970 in Knoxville, TN) is an American singer, songwriter, and record producer. Bush is one half of the country music duo Sugarland with Jennifer Nettles, and was a member of the folk rock duo Billy Pilgrim with Andrew Hyra. In addition to his work in these two groups, Bush has released one solo album, Southern Gravity, via Streamsound Records in 2015. Bush co-founded Sugarland in 2002, signed with Mercury Records Nashville in 2004, and exploded onto the country music scene. They have surpassed sales of over 22 million albums worldwide, achieved five No. 1 singles and won numerous awards, including trophies from the Grammys, American Music Awards, Academy of Country Music Awards, CMT Music Awards, CMA Awards and BMI. Kristian is returning with new album “52,” a 52-song collection sparked by his 52nd birthday that showcases his fresh, authentic sound and leans into his influences collected throughout his eclectic career. “I’ve been given the opportunity to reinvent myself many times,” Kristian said. “And, I’ve been grateful in every incarnation. Here comes another one.” kristianbush.com Contact us: makingsoundpodcast.com | |||
| 30 Sep 2022 | Yoel Cassell | 01:06:01 | |
EPISODE 71: Yo-EL Cassell was born in Schenectady, NY with a nerve deafness and discovered that movement at the age of 3 was his organic expressive channel for his personal and creative identity. Instead of his hearing loss getting in the way, he allowed the loss to gratefully show him the way of connecting to all of the five senses (sight, hearing, touch, taste, smell) of human life. His mission, as a performer, director, choreographer, movement director, educator, mentor, and human being, is to provide the same accessible physical entry point to other’s inner selves that he supportively received as a child and throughout life. A recipient of the Lotte Kaliski Award for Gifted Artists, Yo-EL Cassell is currently Head of/Assistant Professor of Movement at Boston University College of Fine Arts School of Theatre. He was formerly Resident Choreographer of Commonwealth Shakespeare Company. He has also produced, choreographed and directed the acclaimed Off-Broadway original production of Moonlight Interior at New York’s Sande Shurin Theatre, featuring the music of singer songwriter Jann Klose. yo-el.squarespace.com Contact us: makingsoundpodcast.com | |||
| 07 Oct 2022 | Elsten Torres, Essex County | 00:40:20 | |
EPISODE 72: BMI Songwriters Special Part 2. Elsten Torres is a musical pioneer, having been credited as one of the prominent creators of the Latin Alternative Rock sound of the late 90’s in the USA, this eclectic and unconventional musician has cemented his artistic fingerprints in the music industry for over 3 decades now. Elsten is a multicultural bilingual artist who has performed on stages all over the world as well as an award winning songwriter with major international hits. He has earned two GRAMMY nominations, two BMI songwriting awards, and six Billboard top ten hits throughout his career. Starting in 1994, with the Afro Cuban/Rock influenced hit, “Revolucion” (Revolution) under the moniker “Fulano De Tal”, Elsten began his recording trajectory with flying colors. Subsequently, he forms the band, “Fulano” and is signed to BMG/SONY Records and Warner Music Publishing, where his career takes off at an unstoppable velocity. He is often regarded as one of the true songsmiths of his generation for his uncanny ability to write songs that become instant classics in both Spanish and English and that appeal to a vast worldwide audience. In 2016, Elsten released his greatest hits album, “Exitos Acusticos” (Acoustic Hits) and in 2020 he released his 11th album “At the end of love”. Currently, Elsten is releasing his next all Spanish full-length album titled, “Nocturno” in the spring of 2022. He continues to move forward in his musical journey as the always-creative chameleon forging ahead to new musical landscapes. elsten.info Contact us: makingsoundpodcast.com | |||
| 14 Oct 2022 | Colin Peterik | 01:01:31 | |
EPISODE 73: The magnetic musician, singer, songwriter and producer Colin Peterik has that Chicago grit. His voice embodies The Windy City – tough but diverse in harmony. He’s bluesy at times and other in other moments he’s flexing his rock muscles. He’s not set in the past but you know he’s been ingesting rock and roll, jazz, blues and psychedelic rock since childhood. You might say he’s been destined to continue a musical legacy or at the very least be a conduit to the multitude of sounds and experiences from this Midwestern Beacon. Colin Peterik, the son of legendary songwriter, Jim Peterik, the founder of The Ides of March (“Vehicle”) and Survivor (“Eye of the Tiger”), has his own song arsenal. Colin Peterik’s debut full-length album “Everything and Nothing” featuring the devilishly-cool “Cocaine Nights”, the blissful “Michiana”, the mellow “Smile” and the pop rock heavy “My Secrets” are just one side to this multi-faceted artist. Colin Peterik is a Columbia College Chicago audio and arts graduate. He founded The Jam Lab, a large studio and venue in the Chicago suburbs, in 2012. He’s also an avid skateboarder. colinpeterik.com Contact us: makingsoundpodcast.com | |||
| 28 Oct 2022 | Nathan Ruyle | 01:21:21 | |
EPISODE 74: Nathan Ruyle is a Sound Designer, Supervising Sound Editor, Re-recording mixer, and founder of the independent post-production sound company, This is Sound Design. TiSD provides complete sound services for independent, mid-budget, and studio feature films and series, including recent releases by Universal, HBO, Sony, Fox Searchlight, Netflix, Blumhouseand Amazon. Nathan has designed and mixed over 70 feature films which have premiered at every major festival in the world, including films shortlisted for the Academy Award (UnitedSkates, HBO) in 2019 and nominated for an Emmy (Every Act of Life, PBS) in 2020 and multiple awards from Sundance, Cannes, and SXSW. Nathan has an MFA in Sound Design and Integrated Media from the California Institute of the Arts (CalArts) where he also taught for 7 years as a member of the film and animation faculty. Nathan is also a frequent lecturer at AFI and has worked with students there on three Student Academy Award-winning films. Nathan’scompany, This is Sound Design, recently opened a new full-service post-sound facility in Burbank, CA with 3 mix stages and ADR/Foley recording studios. tisd.tv Contact us: makingsoundpodcast.com | |||
| 04 Nov 2022 | Mark Farner | 01:16:11 | |
EPISODE 75: As one of the founding members, lead singer, lead guitarist, and wrote more than 90% of the Grand Funk Railroad music catalog, Farner has always been known as the energetic driving force on stage, the engine that pulled the original Grand Funk Railroad to the top of the charts. From his soulful voice and power rock riffs, to fueling the Funk with his atomic stage presence. His story and his imprint on music starts with Flint and since 1969 from his humble beginnings and a blue-collar outlook, Farner has captained a global crusade for love, peace and freedom and became a rock ‘n’ roll icon. Nearly 60 years later – he commands the stage with the same intensity performing epic hits that defined a generation – “I’m Your Captain (Closer to Home)”, “Bad Time”, “Some Kind of Wonderful”, “Foot Stompin’ Music”, “Heartbreaker”, “Locomotion”, “Mean Mistreater” and “We’re An American Band”. markfarner.com Contact us: makingsoundpodcast.com | |||
| 11 Nov 2022 | Angel Gates | 01:08:28 | |
EPISODE 76: Angel was born and raised in the South Bronx before moving to the Hudson Valley in 2016. While his career started in the music industry as A&R for Columbia Records, he later embarked on a new path to deepen his love for film, which has since led to creating Angel Gates Productions and launching HUDSYTV. Growing up in NYC, Angel was able to experience the rich culture that exists within the boroughs' unique melting pot, allowing him to work seamlessly with individuals of all backgrounds. He is a passionate, award-winning filmmaker and content creator with expertise in a full range of media services from shooting, and producing, to editing and directing. He currently resides in Ulster County with his daughter and fiancé, a Woodstock native. Contact us: makingsoundpodcast.com | |||
| 18 Nov 2022 | Frank Myers | 01:24:22 | |
EPISODE 77: Frank Myers is an American country singer, songwriter and producer who has had 12 No. 1 hits, including "I Swear" which was released by John Michael Montgomery and All 4 One. Former member of the duo Baker & Myers, three-time ACM and CMA nominee for “Duo Of The Year,” Frank Myers’ successes span more than 40 years in the music industry. He has written and produced songs recorded by more than 50 country and pop artists. Artist co-writes and productions feature work collectively with Kenny Loggins, Richie McDonald, Lonestar, Vince Gill, Billy Ray Cyrus, All-4-One, Pam Tillis, The Gatlins, Andy Griggs, Eddy Raven, John Rich, Dave Fenley, Angie Keilhauer and more. The renowned Music Row songwriter and producer has been recognized for his talents by various music industry organizations including the County Music Association, Academy of Country Music, Gospel Music Association, The Recording Academy and multiple others. frankmyersmusic.com Contact us: makingsoundpodcast.com | |||
| 02 Dec 2022 | Ian Eisendrath | 00:47:22 | |
EPISODE 78: Ian Eisendrath is an Olivier Award-winning and Grammy-nominated Music Producer, Music Supervisor, Conductor and Arranger for theatre and film. Ian most recently served as the Executive Music Producer on Apple’s SPIRITED (starring Ryan Reynolds, Will Ferrell & Octavia Spencer) and Sony’s LYLE LYLE CROCODILE (starring Shawn Mendes, Javier Bardem & Constance Wu). He also worked on Disney’s upcoming live-action musical SNOW WHITE (starring Rachel Zegler & Gal Gadot). Additionally, Ian was the Music Supervisor and Arranger for the critically acclaimed stage musical, COME FROM AWAY. Ian’s other film and TV credits include Apple TV’s live stage recording of COME FROM AWAY, Netflix’s live stage recording of DIANA, A TRUE MUSICAL STORY, and Fox’s A CHRISTMAS STORY LIVE. His theater credits include A CHRISTMAS STORY and DIANA, A TRUE MUSICAL STORY on Broadway. Ian was a Producer on the Come From Away, A Christmas Story and Diana, A True Musical Story cast albums and was previously Music Supervisor and Director of New Work Development at Seattle’s 5th Avenue Theatre. He is a graduate of the University of Michigan School of Music. ianeisendrath.com Contact us: makingsoundpodcast.com | |||
| 09 Dec 2022 | Mike James Gallagher & Anthony Vanchure | 01:06:14 | |
EPISODE 79: Sound Editor Mike James Gallagher and Supervising Sound Editor Anthony Vanchure, whose collaboration on the documentary Lucy and Desi earned the pair an Emmy nomination for “Outstanding Sound Editing.” Mike and Anthony most recently worked on the biopic Weird: The Al Yankovic Story, which premiered at TIFF and is now available on Roku. Mike worked as the film's main Sound Designer and Sound Editor, and Anthony worked as the Supervising Sound Editor. The film stars Daniel Radcliffe and explores the life of the famous parody singer Weird Al Yankovic in an alternate reality. In addition to his work in film sound departments, Mike is also the creator of INDEPTH Sound Design, an educational platform and a treasure trove of sound design inspiration. The pair’s previous credits also include Phoenix Rising, and Meltdown: Three Mile Island. mikejamesgallagher.com - imdb.com/name/nm3602373 Contact us: makingsoundpodcast.com | |||
| 16 Dec 2022 | Roger Neill | 01:12:46 | |
EPISODE 80: Roger Neill is a film and television composer, best known for his scores for the films “20th Century Women,” “Don’t Think Twice,” “Beginners,” and his work on television series such as Amazon’s “Mozart in the Jungle,” CBS’s “Mom” and the long-running Fox animated series “King of the Hill.” Most recently, he composed the score for “Darby and the Dead,” which is now streaming on Hulu. Neill, who holds a PhD from Harvard in music, has a vast award-winning music catalog, including the scores to more than twenty feature films, hundreds of television episodes, video games, commercials, and an opera. rogerneill.com Contact us: makingsoundpodcast.com | |||
| 03 Feb 2023 | Sonja Kristina | 01:17:58 | |
EPISODE 81: Sonja Kristina is a singer, actress and songwriter known has a member of the original cast of the musical "Hair" and as the lead singer for the progressive rock group, Curved Air. Kristina was born in Brentwood, England as Sonja Christina Shaw, daughter of a criminologist and granddaughter of Swedish actress Gerda Lundequist. Kristina first appeared on stage at the Swan Folk Club in Romford at the age of thirteen. Her first professional gig was at a Folk Festival in Southgate, London a year or so later. By 1968, while studying at the New College of Speech and Drama, Kristina was helping to run, and performing at, the Wednesday evening sessions at London's Troubadour Folk Club. She was generally known on the folk scene as "Sonja" having previously appeared several times on the British children's TV show Song and Story under that name. Her first manager was Roy Guest of Folk Directions. In 1968, Kristina auditioned for and won the part of "Crissy" in the London stage production of the stage musical Hair. She features on the original cast album singing the song "Frank Mills", also released as a single. She also briefly sang with The Strawbs, following the departure of Sandy Denny. sonjakristina.com Contact us: makingsoundpodcast.com | |||
| 19 Feb 2023 | Liah Alonso | 01:11:52 | |
EPISODE 82: Liah Alonso, musical amazon, wields her guitar wherever she goes and lights up the room with her smile. Her memorable lyrics and catchy melodies evoke a quirky loveliness you can’t help but adore. Although she has been known to write a fierce, tear-jerking break-up song now and again, she much prefers to portray the irony of our society and the strange times we are living in with humor and soul. Memorable songs like “The High Heel Blues”, “Self-Help Guru Goddess”, “Unsolicited Dick Pic”, and “Ser Mujer” will stay with you forever. Liah tours and records internationally and releases music in multiple languages. Most recently in 2022, Liah was part of a Latin Grammy nominated album for her collaboration with Mexican Rock royalty La Gusana Ciega. She has released music in Spanish, French and Portuguese on her travels as a musical cultural explorer. Some people pick up souvenirs when they travel, Liah pick’s up a band and writes a song for us all to enjoy. Liah has come a long way from her start as a subway performer in downtown NYC. In her nearly two decades as an independent working artist, Liah has released several albums under LEFT ON RED and many collaborations across genres and cultures. She has shared stages with Tom Morello, Jackson Browne, La Gusana Ciega, Cypress Hill, Run DMC, War & Treaty, The Mavericks and more. Most recently, Liah performed at SXSW, The Pepsi Center Stadium in Mexico City, City Winery in New York, House Of Blues in New Orleans and The Sandy Beaches Music Cruise. liahalonso.com Contact us: makingsoundpodcast.com | |||
| 10 Mar 2023 | Robert Burke Warren | 01:18:46 | |
EPISODE 83: Robert Burke Warren is a writer, performer, teacher, and musician, author of novel Perfectly Broken and one-man show Redheaded Friend, and editor of Cash on Cash: Interviews & Encounters with Johnny Cash. His work appears in Salon, Longreads, AARP, Texas Music, Brooklyn Parent, The Woodstock Times, Paste, The Rumpus, The Bitter Southerner, and the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, among others. You can find his music on albums by RuPaul, Rosanne Cash, and rockabilly queen Wanda Jackson; The Roots used his tune "The Elephant In the Room" as John McCain's entrance theme on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon. In the 90s, he performed the lead in the West End musical Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story. Prior to that he was a globetrotting bass player. He lives in Phoenicia, NY. Contact us: makingsoundpodcast.com | |||
| 19 Mar 2023 | Dr Neal Barnard | 00:56:16 | |
EPISODE 84: Raised in North Dakota’s cattle country, Neal Barnard grew up studying piano and cello. Barnard started composing and recording songs in the 80s. With a penchant for the avant-garde, Neal constantly writes songs that defy any genre categorization. He chooses unconventional time meters as well, in order to “tilt the song ever so slightly and give you that little jolt between the ears,” as he puts it. Barnard launched CarbonWorks at a 2016 event at New York’s Metrograph, hosted by Alec Baldwin and Maggie Q. Its line-up included singers from Italy, France, and the U.S., with rock and classical instrumentalists. While this is Barnard’s fourth album, following Pop Maru, Verdun, and CarbonWorks’ 2016 release, he is better known as a medical pioneer who formed the Physicians Committee in 1985 to rally for prevention, nutrition, and higher ethical standards in research. In 2006, funded by the National Institutes of Health, Barnard used a low-fat vegan diet to revolutionize the treatment of type 2 diabetes and has used similar approaches to skewer weight problems, women’s health issues, and other medical challenges. “In music or medicine, we have to look out of the box,” he says. Michael Friedman wrote in Psychology Today, “Neal Barnard has never been one to accept the status quo.” twitter.com/DrNealBarnard Contact us: makingsoundpodcast.com | |||
| 24 Mar 2023 | Elliott Murphy | 00:50:40 | |
EPISODE 85: Living in Paris for over 30 years as an expatriate New Yorker, veteran rocker and author Elliott Murphy’s career in music and literature is more active than ever. He has released over 35 albums, still performs shows all over Europe as well as the U.S. and Japan, is a prolific author of fiction (as well as his autobiography JUST A STORY FROM AMERICA) and most recently starring in the feature length film BROKEN POET. Nearly five decades have passed since the release of Elliott’s classic first album AQUASHOW (1973) and fans continue to fill his concerts while critics praise his albums. In 2016 a bio-pic of his career THE SECOND ACT OF ELLIOTT MURPHY featuring interviews with Billy Joel and Bruce Springsteen was released all over Europe and won the Audience award at the Dock of the Bay Film Festival in Spain. Born on Long Island to a show business family, Elliott began his music career with a troubadour like odyssey in Europe in 1971 including a bit part in Federico Fellini’s film Roma. Returning to the US he quickly secured a recording contract and following the success of his first album AQUASHOW came LOST GENERATION (Produced by Doors producer Paul Rothschild), NIGHT LIGHTS (featuring Billy Joel), JUST A STORY FROM AMERICA (featuring Phil Collins and Mick Taylor), and SELLING THE GOLD (featuring Bruce Springsteen) all the way to his most current releases PRODIGAL SON (2017), ELLIOTT MURPHY IS ALIVE! (2018) and RICOCHET (2019), these latest albums produced and mixed by his son Gaspard Murphy. Elliott Murphy is also a published author of numerous collections of short stories, most recently PARIS STORIES and GARDEN CITY STORIES, and four novels: the rock trilogy MARTY MAY, TRAMPS and DIAMONDS BY THE YARD and the neo-western POETIC JUSTICE. His writing has appeared in Rolling Stone (U.S.), Vanity Fair (France) and other international publications and his 1985 short story The Lion Sleeps Tonight was the basis for the feature film BROKEN POET by acclaimed Spanish director Emilio J. Ruiz. Elliott stars in the film along with noted actors Marisa Berenson (Cabaret), Michael O’Keefe (The Great Santini), Joanna Preiss (Paris Stories), Françoise Viallon (Dissonances) and a rare cameo appearance by Bruce Springsteen and Patti Scialfa. elliottmurphy.com Contact us: makingsoundpodcast.com | |||
| 15 May 2023 | Charlie Rosen & Bryan Carter | 01:04:44 | |
EPISODE 86: Charlie Rosen is a Grammy Award and Tony Award winning multi-instrumentalist, composer, performer, arranger, orchestrator, music director, and producer whose music has been heard worldwide across many stages and screens around the world. Some recent Broadway orchestration credits include: Some Like it Hot, A Strange Loop, Be More Chill, Moulin Rouge, Prince of Broadway and many more. charlierosen.com Contact us: makingsoundpodcast.com | |||
| 29 May 2023 | John Cusimano | 00:59:42 | |
EPISODE 87: John Cusimano is an American singer, musician, actor and film producer. He is the lead singer of The Cringe and now Fastest Land Animal. He has been married to Rachael Ray since 2005. Fastest Land Animal is an energetic punk rock band consisting of native New Yorkers, Screamin’ Jack Novak [vocals, guitar, synths] aka John Cusimano, Alfonse Castillo [guitar, bass] aka Jonny Blaze and Shark Samuels [drums] aka Andrew Meskin. Formed during the worldwide shutdown, FLA took recording into their own hands, writing and laying down tracks from their respective homes before releasing their self-titled debut in 2021. Their latest album, East Coast, West Coast, In Between was written and recorded remotely via video chats resulting in 12 tracks that combine glorious gutter punk, revved-up rock ‘n’ roll, and off-kilter pop which has captivated their ever-growing fan base to produce nearly 10 million YouTube views, a strong social media following, and touring slots playing on stages across the globe. fastestlandanimal.band Contact us: makingsoundpodcast.com | |||
| 10 Jun 2023 | Dominic Fallacaro | 01:05:04 | |
EPISODE 88: Dominic Fallacaro is a Producer, Composer, and multi-instrumentalist based in Brooklyn, New York. His productions and performances have been featured on numerous albums, and across film and television. He is the Musical Director, and provided additional orchestrations for “& Juliet” - a new musical featuring the music of Max Martin, now on Broadway. He won a Grammy in 2015 for Producing the Best Children’s Album, received a nomination in 2018, and his works have been featured on Sesame Street and the Sprout Network. His composition for the 2019 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, also received an Emmy Nomination. In 2016, he composed original music for the film Shortwave, which has since gone on to win multiple film festival awards. Additional film credits include In the Heights, and Tick Tick Boom. Dominic has appeared at almost any and every venue on the New York City scene, and has toured across the United States and abroad. dominicfallacaro.com Contact us: makingsoundpodcast.com | |||
| 23 Jun 2023 | Joe Deninzon | 01:06:52 | |
EPISODE 89: Joe Deninzon has been hailed by critics as “The Jimi Hendrix of the Violin”. Joe is the new violinist/guitarist in the band “Kansas”. He has worked with Sheryl Crow, Bruce Springsteen, The Who, Renaissance, 50 Cent, Peter Criss from Kiss, Ritchie Blackmore, NY City Ballet, and Jazz at Lincoln Center. Joe is also the lead singer and violinist for the prog band, Stratospheerius, and member of the Sweet Plantain String Quartet. A renowned composer and educator, he has published a book for Mel Bay, “Plugging In,” and is on the faculty at NJCU’s Multistyles Strings Program. Joe holds two bachelor’s degrees from Indiana University Jacobs School of Music and a master’s from Manhattan School of Music. joedviolin.com Contact us: makingsoundpodcast.com | |||
| 14 Jul 2023 | Howard Bloom 3 | 01:02:30 | |
EPISODE 90: Howard Bloom (born June 25, 1943) is an American author. He was a music publicist in the 1970s and 1980s for singers and bands such as Prince, Billy Joel, Michael Jackson and Styx. He has published a book on Islam, The Muhammad Code, an autobiography, How I Accidentally Started The Sixties, and three books on human evolution and group behavior: The Genius of the Beast, Global Brain, and The Lucifer Principle. Bloom was born to a Jewish family in Buffalo, New York. He became interested in science, especially cosmology and microbiology, as early as the age of ten. By age sixteen Bloom was working as an assistant researching the immune system at the Roswell Park Memorial Research Cancer Institute. Bloom graduated from New York University and, at the age of twenty-five, veered from his scientific studies to work as an editor for a rock magazine. Bloom would go on to found one of the largest public relations firms in the music industry. howardbloom.net Contact us: makingsoundpodcast.com | |||
| 25 Jul 2023 | Kara Talve & Anže Rozman | 00:59:26 | |
EPISODE 91: Kara Talve is an in-demand composer and multi-instrumentalist for film and television and, as a leading composer at Bleeding Fingers Music, has strengthened a variety of projects through her extraordinary talent and keen collaboration abilities. Most recently, she scored Apple TV+’s Prehistoric Planet alongside Hans Zimmer and Anže Rozman, which was narrated by David Attenborough and produced by Jon Favreau in conjunction with BBC Studios’ Natural History Unit. The score, which features custom-built, otherworldly instruments blended with an 80-piece orchestra has received global acclaim, including a win for Best Original Score for a Documentary Series at the Hollywood Music in Media Awards (HMMAs) and a nomination for the 2022 Bulldog Television Broadcast Awards. The soundtrack of Prehistoric Planet has, to date, claimed over 80 million streams. Captivated by music from a young age, Anze was improvising and composing his own tunes on the piano at just nine years old. After earning a degree in composition and music theory from the Academy of Music in Ljubljana (graduating summa cum laude) and going on to pursue a master's degree in scoring music for film, TV, and video games at Berklee College of Music in Valencia, Spain, Anže’s final project at Berklee (a 3-minute orchestral piece recorded at Air Studios in London) caught the attention of Hans Zimmer and led to an invitation to join Bleeding Fingers Music as a full-time composer in 2018. He currently resides in Los Angeles. karatalve.com | archestralmusic.com Contact us: makingsoundpodcast.com | |||
| 24 Aug 2023 | Howard Bloom 4 | 01:18:06 | |
EPISODE 92: Says former chairman and CEO of Mercury Records, Danny Goldberg in his book Bumping into Geniuses, Bloom’s “interest in rock and roll had more to do with the study of mass psychology in action than furthering the aggrandizement of spoiled rock stars. He approached PR as an applied science.” In fact, Bloom used his science to invent simple correlational techniques and no-cost market research tools. He joined the resulting data to what he calls “tuned empathy” and “saturated intuition” to help build or sustain the careers of figures like Michael Jackson, Prince, Bob Marley, Bette Midler, Billy Joel, Paul Simon, Billy Idol, Peter Gabriel, David Byrne, John Mellencamp, Joan Jett, Queen, Kiss, Aerosmith, AC/DC, Grandmaster Flash and The Furious Five, Kool and the Gang, Chaka Khan, Run DMC, and roughly 100 others. He contributed to the success of films like The Great Gatsby, Down and Out in Beverly Hills, Outrageous Fortune, and Purple Rain. In the process, he helped generate $28 billion in revenues (more than the gross domestic product of Oman or Luxembourg) for companies like Sony, Disney, Pepsi Cola, Coca Cola, and Warner Brothers. And he did it by focusing not on profits but on soul. The result? Sterling Whitaker, author of The Grand Delusion: The Unauthorized True Story of Styx, calls Bloom, “probably the greatest press agent that rock and roll has ever known.” howardbloom.net/about-howard-bloom/ Contact us: makingsoundpodcast.com | |||
| 22 Sep 2023 | Jim Caruso | 00:56:15 | |
EPISODE 93: Jim Caruso made his Broadway debut singing Kay Thompson arrangements alongside Liza Minnelli in the Tony Award-winning Liza’s At The Palace. He has performed at The Carlyle and Algonquin Hotels, Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, the United Nations, and the White House, winning numerous MAC, Nightlife and Bistro Awards. For the past twenty years, he has produced the Broadway at Birdland concert series and celebrated talent at "Jim Caruso’s Cast Party" at Birdland in New York City, as well as in Los Angeles, Las Vegas, London, San Francisco, Dallas and on the high seas. His recordings include “Live and In Person,” “The Swing Set,” “Christmas at Birdland,” and “The Sunday Set.” jim-caruso.com Contact us: makingsoundpodcast.com | |||
| 29 Sep 2023 | Felix Cavaliere 2 | 00:58:33 | |
EPISODE 94: Butterflies symbolize change, hope and transformation. They also represent pure joy. Through all his musical journeys, Felix Cavaliere has never lost that same delight. It wasn’t the structured, precise sounds his piano teacher taught him so long ago – for Cavaliere, one of the founders of GRAMMY winning and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductees The Rascals - he can still recall the moment he heard rock and roll for the first time. Ensconced by its loose, soulful sound, Cavaliere still infuses that same enthusiasm when he’s talking about a language beyond words: music. His work has never been bolder as it is in his new album “Then And Now.” With No. 1 songs like “Good Lovin’”, “Groovin’”, “A Beautiful Morning”, “I’ve Been Lonely Too Long”, “People Got To Be Free” and “How Can I Be Sure”, The Rascals are considered the best ‘blue-eyed soul’ group to come out of the 1960s. For Cavaliere, The King of Blue-Eyed Soul©, making people feel good is fundamental to his illustrious career that includes the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, Songwriter Hall of Fame, Vocal Group Hall of Fame, Grammy Hall of Fame and Musicians Hall of Fame. felixcavalieremusic.com Contact us: makingsoundpodcast.com | |||
| 06 Oct 2023 | Kevin So | 01:20:33 | |
EPISODE 95: Kevin So has garnered the attention and respect of 5-time Grammy award winner Keb' Mo', singer/activist Billy Bragg and Tony Award winning playwright David Henry Hwang, and has built a loyal fan base around the world for the past 30 years. He has performed at Carnegie Hall, as well as Hollywood Bowl, Wiltern Theatre, and The Ryman in Nashville. In 2007, Kevin was proud recipient of the NYC International Fringe Festival Award (Best Music & Lyrics) for “Great Wall” – a musical loosely based on his life and times. Kevin has also served as multi-instrumentalist (keyboards, guitar, harmonica, mandolin) in the Keb’ Mo’ Band for the past 15 years. His songs have been recorded by India Arie (“Crush On You”), Keb' Mo' ("Talk”), Crystal Bowersox (“I Got Angels”), Ana Popovic (“Slow Dance”), Ronnie Baker Brooks (“Wham Bam Thank You Sam”) and Shemekia Copeland ("Sounds Like The Devil”). Kevin resides in Massachusetts. He is currently completing his next album, titled "TERESA” - an interpretation and musical exploration of the songs of legendary singer Teresa Teng. He is Americana, soul and blues in its finest blend. kevinso.com/ Contact us: makingsoundpodcast.com | |||
| 13 Oct 2023 | Nicole Zuraitis | 01:04:11 | |
EPISODE 96: Nicole Zuraitis is a GRAMMY-nominated jazz singer-songwriter, pianist and arranger, vocalist for the Birdland Big Band and winner of the prestigious 2021 American Traditions Vocal Competition Gold Medal. Her newest jazz vocal album How Love Begins, co-produced with eight-time GRAMMY-winner Christian McBride, released July 7th, 2023 featuring all original music. She has headlined iconic jazz clubs like Dizzy’s Club at Lincoln Center, The Blue Note, Birdland, The Carlyle (with Darren Criss) and guest starred with orchestras such as the Savannah Philharmonic and Asheville Symphony. Proud voice faculty at NYU and SUNY Purchase. For more info, head to www.nicolezmusic.com or follow along @nicoleZmusic for goofy antics, tour dates and joyful noise. Contact us: makingsoundpodcast.com | |||
| 20 Oct 2023 | Raul Midón | 01:09:29 | |
EPISODE 97: Raul Midón is a blind singer songwriter guitarist with an international following. He has received numerous accolades, highlights which include the Distinguished Alumni Award from the University of Miami & the Disability Rights Advocate Award. He has collaborated with artists from Bill Withers to Jason Mraz. In 2020 he decided to forgo the traditional record label relationship to create his own label ReKondite ReKords. His first release on Reko Reko is “Eclectic Adventurist” which is also his first instrumental album of guitar duets with the likes of Mike Stern, Dean Parks, Romero Lubambo, Julia Bailen to name a few. He is also an aspiring novelist. raulmidon.com Contact us: makingsoundpodcast.com | |||
| 27 Oct 2023 | Erene Mastrangeli | 01:04:45 | |
EPISODE 98: Italian-born Erene Mastrangeli, a dynamic pop/folk artist, mastered classical guitar in Italy before relocating to NYC. Her music blends American and Italian styles, earning her the moniker the Italian Joni Mitchell. Erene has graced iconic venues worldwide and has collaborated with Brad Roberts (Crash Test Dummies) on her upcoming album, Loveshine, due out on November 17, 2023. erenemusic.com Contact us: makingsoundpodcast.com | |||
| 05 Nov 2023 | Tormod Ringnes | 01:04:41 | |
EPISODE 99: Tormod Ringnes is the supervising sound editor, re-recording mixer and sound designer for TIFF '23 feature Songs of Earth. He is based in Oslo, Norway. Songs of Earth is a documentary guided by the director's 84-year-old father and his relations to his Norwegian mountain home. The film travels high and wide for both majestic scenery, symphony, and story, and was recently selected as Norway’s entry into the International Feature category for the Oscars. His past projects also include Pirates of the Caribbean, Maleficent, Academy Award Winning Animated Feature Flee, partnerships with German filmmakers Thomas Aslan and Wim Wenders, video games like Battlefield 2042, Tribeca 2023 selection Laroy (Steve Zahn). instagram.com/tringnes Contact us: makingsoundpodcast.com | |||
| 10 Nov 2023 | Matt Cusson, Mark Andes, Mark Farner | 00:59:25 | |
EPISODE 100 SPECIAL: Matt Cusson is a Grammy nominated pianist, singer, writer, producer and arranger known for his work with luminaries such as Christina Aguilera, Brian McKnight, CeeLo Green and many others. mattcusson.com Contact us: makingsoundpodcast.com | |||
| 08 Dec 2023 | Jonathan Wales | 01:04:31 | |
EPISODE 101: Jonathan Wales is a British born sound designer and re-recording mixer for numerous feature films including Get Out, Memento, Gaga: Five Foot Two and many others. His latest project is the new Netflix series, The Fall of the House of Usher. Born in London he now lives and works in Los Angeles, California. Jonathan Wales is an award winning re-recording mixer based in Los Angeles. After producing records in his native London, Jonathan moved to LA to work in the movie business. Having worked at Universal Studios and other facilities, Jonathan’s passion for sound and technology led to the creation of Sonic Magic - a leading independent facility, where he mixed for over 15 years. Jonathan then made the move to Warner Bros. where he is currently based. With over 250 credits, he is most recently known for his work on the award winning titles “Get Out”, “The Haunting of Hill House”, “The Black Phone” and “Insidious: The Red Door”. Jonathan is also known for his scoring mixing with most recent score mixing credits including “The Fall of the House of Usher” and “Five Nights at Freddys”. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0907391 Contact us: makingsoundpodcast.com | |||
| 16 Dec 2023 | John Mahon 3 | 01:27:39 | |
EPISODE 102: Percussionist, Drummer and Vocalist John Mahon has been playing with Sir Elton John since 1997. He has performed over 2000 shows with the superstar, in over 70 countries in front of millions. John was voted #3 Percussionist by Modern Drummer Magazine 2010 Readers Poll. He has recorded numerous albums with Elton John, achieving both Gold and Platinum Grammy winning success. “Playing and recording with Elton John for 20 years has given me the opportunity to play amazing music night after night all over the world. Elton’s love of music is contagious and showed me that music has no limits. My passion for all things rhythmic and melodic has led me to explore playing percussion, drums and electronics as well as becoming a producer and composer.” johnmahon.com Contact us: makingsoundpodcast.com | |||
| 22 Dec 2023 | Martina Radwan & Ruchi Mital | 01:00:33 | |
EPISODE 103: Martina Radwan, a German/Syrian, based in New York City more than two decades, is award-winning cinematographer and filmmaker. “Saving Face,” the 2012 Academy Award Winner for Short Documentary and Emmy winner, earned her an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Cinematography in 2013. Her recent work includes Food & Country, Boys State, Inventing Tomorrow, The Final Year and more. Martina has directed two award winning shorts, Spring In Awe and Aliens Among US. Tomorrow, Tomorrow, Tomorrow is her first feature length film as director. tomorrow3-doc.com Contact us: makingsoundpodcast.com | |||
| 26 Jan 2024 | Max ZT | 00:51:07 | |
EPISODE 104: House of Waters is the confluence of multiple streams. With immersive studies in India, Senegal, Japan, the Americas, and beyond, House of Waters has synthesized a new and unique sound. For sixteen years, Max ZT (hammered dulcimer) and Moto Fukushima (six-string electric bass) have carefully crafted a combined voice. Their rare instrumentation allows for the two prolific composers to create a distinct sound, and a compelling and captivating style. For their brand-new, GRAMMY® nominated album On Becoming, they are joined by the masterful Antonio Sanchez on drums. The trio offer virtuosic performances showcasing their creativity and curiosity both in their six compositions, as well as in three fully improvised additional pieces. With guest appearances by the iconic guitarist Mike Stern, and Grammy-Nominated vocalist Priya Darshini, On Becoming emphasizes the exploration of a sound, of a composition, and of a moment. houseofwaters.com Contact us: makingsoundpodcast.com | |||
| 04 Feb 2024 | Simon Kirke 2 | 01:02:25 | |
EPISODE 105: Simon Frederick St George Kirke (born 28 July 1949) is an English rock drummer best known as a member of Free and Bad Company, the latter of which he has been the only continuous member since their inception. In addition to his work with Free and Bad Company, Simon has guested on a long list of recordings by other artists over the years, including albums by Wilson Pickett, Faces, Gov’t Mule, Jim Capaldi and Ron Wood, among countless others and he is often found drumming live on tour with acts like Chuck Berry, Ray Charles, Bo Diddley, Jerry Lee Lewis, Eric Clapton, Keith Richards and Ringo Starr & His All-Star Band. Simon recently toured with Bad Company and The Eagles' Joe Walsh, and recorded a soul-baring solo record, "All Because of You," with Chicago band, The Empty Pockets, released by The End Records/BMG (2017). officialsimonkirke.com Contact us: makingsoundpodcast.com | |||
| 19 Feb 2024 | Tony Pulizzi | 01:13:43 | |
EPISODE 106: Tony Pulizzi has been a leading guitarist in the Los Angeles area for over a decade now and enjoys a music career filled with versatility and experience. Within a year after relocating to LA, Tony quickly made his impact on the west coast and became the house guitarist on American Idol. He parlayed that gig into numerous appearances on Dancing With The Stars, The Voice, BET Awards, and other TV network award shows / movie soundtracks. He has performed and/or recorded with top artists such as Smokey Robinson, Robbie Dupree, Dionne Warwick, Bobby Kimball, Dave Koz, Natalie Cole, Tito Jackson, Mickey Thomas, George Benson, Bill Champlin, and Stevie Wonder to name a few. As a bandleader, Tony has released 3 albums of his own including a recent EP. More studio material including a live album to be released! See and hear the live footage, guitar studio discography and original music with the links right here at tonypguitar.com Contact us: makingsoundpodcast.com | |||
| 23 Feb 2024 | John Zaika | 01:02:01 | |
EPISODE 107: John Zaika is a Dallas, TX based producer, songwriter and engineer currently working on "Kite On A String: The Bobby Kimball Story" that tells the story of the TOTO front man's life, work, career and struggle with dementia. John was born in Dearborn, MI and has worked on numerous projects with Grammy Award winning producer Jeff Lorber. johnzaikamusic.com Contact us: makingsoundpodcast.com | |||
| 16 Mar 2024 | Jeffrey Lee Campbell | 01:10:27 | |
EPISODE 108: Jeffrey Lee Campbell, originally from North Carolina, is a guitarist, composer, and producer. He has been a professional musician for over forty years—thirty and counting in New York City. In addition to touring the world with Sting, he’s performed with artists including Sammy Davis Jr., Aretha Franklin, Michael Bublé, and Jon Bon Jovi. A grateful journeyman, Jeffrey has played guitar on countless recordings, jingles, and Broadway shows, currently performing in "MJ - The Musical". jeffreyleecampbell.com Contact us: makingsoundpodcast.com | |||
| 29 Mar 2024 | Derek Frank | 01:08:21 | |
EPISODE 109: After years of touring the world with artists such as Gwen Stefani, Shania Twain, Shakira, Air Supply, and others, veteran LA bass player Derek Frank decided it was time to take a slight detour from the life of a “hired gun” musician and focus on his own instrumental quintet. Described as “Seventies-Inspired Funky Instrumental Jams With Fewer Bass Solos Than You Would Expect”, Derek and his band blend funk, blues, soul, jazz, southern rock, and seventies soundtrack music into a genre all their own. 2020 saw the release of “Eleven Years Later”, Derek’s first solo album since his 2009 debut “Let the Games Begin…”, and his newest album Origin Story was released on March 25th, 2024 on all download and streaming platforms. The 2-disc vinyl version (with bonus live tracks) will be available sometime in May 2024. derekfrank.com Contact us: makingsoundpodcast.com | |||
| 20 Apr 2024 | Monty Ma | 01:15:31 | |
EPISODE 110: Monty Ma started his career in the heyday of Internet radio and digital music start-ups in Silicon Valley with such pioneers as Live365 and Project Playlist, where he managed content and programming, product development, and data analytics. The beginnings of his career trace back to his being a radio DJ playing American and European chart toppers on Easy FM at China Radio International in Beijing. He has since worked in data science informing content, product, audience, advertising, subscription, and revenue at such media companies as CBS and NBCUniversal in New York. He now works at Amazon Web Services building cloud solutions in data, analytics, and AI/ML for corporate clients in various industries. linkedin.com/in/montyma Contact us: makingsoundpodcast.com | |||
| 03 May 2024 | Larry Beckett | 01:00:25 | |
EPISODE 111: Larry Beckett's poetry has been published in Zyzzyva, Field, Salamander, the anthology Portland Lightsfrom Nine Lights Press, and his first book, Songs and Sonnets from Rainy Day Women Press, was favorably reviewed in the San Francisco Chronicle. Beat Poetry, a study of the San Francisco renaissance, was put out by Beatdom Books. Three book-length poems have been published, Paul Bunyan, by Smokestack Books, Wyatt Earp, by Alternating Current Press, and Amelia Earhart, by Finishing Line Press, with strong reviews in Zyzzyva. These texts were collected, with seven others, as an epic, American Cycle, published by Running Wild Press. The Book of Merlin, a translation, is out from Livingston Press, and Song to the Siren is forthcoming from Halbaffe Press. His work has been commended by Jonah Raskin, Jack Hirschman, David Meltzer, Tom Clark, Ann Charters, Paul Wilner, David Young, and U.S. Poet Laureates William Meredith, W. S. Merwin and Charles Wright. larrybeckett.com Contact us: makingsoundpodcast.com | |||
| 11 May 2024 | Mindi Abair | 00:53:42 | |
EPISODE 112: Two-time Grammy nominee Mindi Abair is a saxophonist, vocalist, and author of “How To Play Madison Square Garden.” You might know her as the featured saxophonist on American Idol, or from touring and/or recording with Aerosmith, Duran Duran, Gregg Allman, Smokey Robinson, and more. As a solo artist, she has consistently topped the Contemporary Jazz and Blues charts, earning her 1st GRAMMY nomination in 2014 for Summer Horns and her 2nd nomination in 2015 for her solo album Wild Heart. In 2019 she launched www.wineandjazz.com bringing together the worlds of wine and music through her wine club and worldwide adventures. mindiabair.com Contact us: makingsoundpodcast.com | |||
| 20 May 2024 | Giulia Millanta | 01:09:41 | |
EPISODE 113: Born in Florence in the beautiful Tuscany region of Italy, Giulia Millanta is an award-winning Indie Folk singer songwriter, professional chef and author based in Austin, Texas. She plays guitar, upright bass, ukulele and sings in four languages (English, Italian, Spanish and French). As an artist, she has released 9 solo albums to date, and has collaborated with music luminaries such as guitar player Charlie Sexton (Bob Dylan, Elvis Costello), Hunt Sales (David Bowie), guitarist Marc Ribot (Tom Waits), Gabriel Rhodes (Willie Nelson, Billy Joe Shaver), bassist Glenn Fukunaga, drummer Dony Wynn (Robert Palmer), Joel Guzman (Paul Simon) on accordion, and guitarist David Pulkingham (Patty Griffin, Robert Plant). She also has toured extensively in the US, the UK and Europe, sharing stages with the 10,000 Maniacs, Squirrel Nut Zippers, Mary Gauthier, Spooner Oldham and many others. Her ninth solo album (her sixth in the US), Only Luna Knows, along with an Italian cookbook, Dinner with Giulia - Flavors, Songs and Stories of a Florentine Troubadour is out now. giuliamillanta.com Contact us: makingsoundpodcast.com | |||
| 01 Jun 2024 | Will Lee | 01:08:40 | |
EPISODE 114: Grammy-award winning Will Lee has done it all in the music business. Perhaps best known as bassist for over three decades on The Late Show with David Letterman, he holds the world’s record for longest-running bassist on late night television. Will has also lent his considerable talents to well over 2500 Pop, Jazz, Rock, Reggae and Gospel albums including those by Gato Barbieri, The Bee Gees, George Benson, Michael Bolton, David Bowie, The Brecker Brothers, James Brown, Mariah Carey, Cher, Natalie Cole, Christopher Cross, D'Angelo, Ray Davies, Gloria Estefan & the Miami Sound Machine, Roberta Flack, Aretha Franklin, Michael Franks, Al Green, Go Hiromi, Bob James, Billy Joel, Alicia Keyes, Chaka Khan, Cyndi Lauper, Chuck Loeb, Barry Manilow, Ricky Martin, Pat Metheny, Bette Midler, Laura Nyro, Diana Ross, David Sanborn, Ryuchi Sakamoto, Carly Simon, Frank Sinatra, SMAP, Spyro Gyra, Ringo Starr, Steely Dan, Cat Stevens, Barbra Streisand, Frankie Valli, Luther Vandross, Dionne Warwick, Sadao Watanabe, Weather Report, Nancy Wilson, Akiko Yano and more. He has sung and played on an equal number of TV and radio commercials (he was the voice of Teddy Grahams, Stroh’s Beer, The US Army “Be All That You Can Be”) as well as many movie soundtracks. willlee.com Contact us: makingsoundpodcast.com | |||
| 14 Jun 2024 | Willie Nile | 00:59:39 | |
EPISODE 115: The New York Times called Buffalo, NY born Willie Nile "one of the most gifted singer-songwriters to emerge from the New York scene in years." Uncut Magazine called him “A one-man Clash” and “the unofficial poet laureate of New York City”. His album Streets Of New York was hailed as “a platter for the ages” by Uncut. Rolling Stone listed The Innocent Ones as one of the “ Top Ten Best Under-The-Radar Albums of 2011” and BBC Radio called it “THE rock ‘n’ roll album of the year.” His single from that album, “One Guitar,” was the “Top Pick of the Week” in USA Today. Bono, Bruce Springsteen, Pete Townshend, Lou Reed, Lucinda Williams, Jim Jarmusch, and Little Steven are among those who have sung his praises. Willie just released a new live album “Willie Nile – Live At Daryl’s House Club” on River House Records on April 12, 2024. He is currently working on a new studio album and an Anthology project as well. He will be touring in Europe and in North America this year and lives in New York City. willienile.com Contact us: makingsoundpodcast.com | |||
| 28 Jun 2024 | Richo Lost Boy | 00:59:25 | |
EPISODE 116: Richo Lost Boy aka Ricardo Sandoval is a Mexico City based musician whose band Niñoz Perdidoz is releasing a new album this season. Richo went viral on both TikTok and Instagram with his "mindfulness" short videos that addressed many social issues and crime in Mexico. instagram.com/richothelostboy Contact us: makingsoundpodcast.com | |||
| 13 Sep 2024 | Jager Henry | 01:03:17 | |
EPISODE 117: As the grandson of John Bonham (Led Zeppelin) and son of Jason Bonham, Jager Henry is no stranger to the music industry. While he could have followed in his family’s footsteps as a drummer, he instead is forging his own path as a frontman and showcasing his songwriting chops. Jager writes from a place of honesty, translating his personal experiences into songs that blend rock, metal, and alternative to create a sound all of his own. The LA-based musician's debut EP "Heart of Thorns" is out now and he and his band are touring in the US this Fall. instagram.com/officialjagerbonham
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| 20 Sep 2024 | Volker Bertelmann | 01:08:47 | |
EPISODE 118: Volker Bertelmann aka Hauschka is an international acclaimed pianist, composer and experimental musician. In 2023 he was honored with an Academy Award and a BAFTA in the Best Score category for his work on All Quiet on the Western Front (directed by Edward Berger). His score to Garth Davis’ Oscar-nominated film Lion, which he composed in collaboration with Dustin O’Halloran, was nominated for multiple awards: Oscar for Best Original Score, Golden Globe for Best Original Score, Best Score at the Critics’ Choice Awards, and for Best Film Music at the BAFTAs. Bertelmann has provided music for several leading films and television series. He composed the score for Patrick Melrose, The Old Guard, Stowaway, the episode “Red Book” from Black Mirror, and Life After Life for BBC. He also composed film scores for Adrift, the 2018 romantic drama directed by Baltasa Kormákur, and, again in collaboration with O’Halloran, for Ammonite, which was short-listed for The Academy Awards in 2020. In 2022, he scored War Sailor, which was an official selection at the Toronto International Film Festival. Volker Bertelmann has just worked with Oscar-winning director Edward Berger again on the film Conclave, which was presented at the Toronto Film Festival in 2024. Bertelmann, who in his solo work goes by the name Hauschka, is a uniquely innovative pianist; he is renowned both for his trademark sound, which he achieves by preparing the piano with various small objects, and his ability to improvise entire performances. His output is prodigious: he tours extensively, and has produced over twenty albums and EPs, both solo and in collaboration with others. He has worked, among many others, with the MDR Leipzig Radio Symphony Orchestra, where he was the artist in residence, with Múm, the Icelandic experimental musical group, and with the Grammy-winning violinist Hilary Hahn. hauschka-net.de Contact us: makingsoundpodcast.com | |||
| 04 Oct 2024 | Erick Willis & Robinson Treacher | 01:06:37 | |
EPISODE 119: Island Hopper Songwriter Fest Special. Erick Willis: In a time when many artists are striving to find their identity, Erick Willis is slowly leaving his mark on the scene, with a personality that is true and not just a stage persona. Taking cues from the music he was raised on Erick is blending soulful melodic lyrics, with the deep groove of roots-rock and as his lyric says, "with some of the harder stuff." Showcasing a smooth voice with an excellent upper register, uniquely gravely at times, and always pleasant to the ear, Erick is bringing lots of soul to the mix, along with undeniably Texas inspired lyrics. Robinson Treacher: At the crossroads of Blues, Folk, Americana, and Country, you’ll find the music of Robinson Treacher. He has shared the stage with notable artists from Vince Gill, Arlo Guthrie, and Tedeschi Trucks Band to Los Lobos, Iris Dement, G.E. Smith, Jorma Kaukonen, and Willie Nile. Robinson has been featured on Sirius/XM's series, "The Loft: Live from The Living Room," and has been a frequent guest of legendary DJ John Platt on New York's famed WFUV Radio. A native New Yorker, Robinson was raised in formidable music scenes from downstate New York City to the upstate Adirondacks. erickwillis.com | robinsontreacher.com Contact us: makingsoundpodcast.com | |||
| 25 Oct 2024 | Segun Akinola | 01:05:01 | |
EPISODE 120: Segun Akinola is a British-Nigerian composer for film and television who has strengthened many projects with his musical acumen. He is most known for his music in the three series of Doctor Who starring the first female Doctor, Jodie Whittaker. A BAFTA Breakthrough Brit 2017, Segun’s other work includes scoring Sundance 2019 favourite and World Soundtrack Award nominee The Last Tree, BAFTA-nominated director Ursula Macfarlane's (Untouchable) feature The Lost Sons, Apple TV+ feature 9/11: Inside The President's War Room, ITV drama Stephen which was executive-produced by Paul Greengrass, multimedia feature A Moving Image, BBC's landmark series Black and British: A Forgotten History and more. His work has screened at acclaimed festivals like Sundance, the BFI London Film Festival, SXSW Film Festival, LA Film Festival, BlackStar Film Festival and many others. He has recently scored Milli Vanilli biopic Girl You Know It's True from Academy Award-winning producers Quirin Berg and Max Wiedemann (The Lives of Others), the BBC's Agatha Christie adaptation Murder Is Easy and a documentary series for producer Richard Brown (True Detective). segunakinola.com Contact us: makingsoundpodcast.com | |||
| 01 Nov 2024 | Howard Bloom V | 01:09:33 | |
EPISODE 121: Howard Bloom of the Howard Bloom Institute has been called the Einstein, Newton, Darwin, and Freud of the 21st century by Britain's Channel 4 TV. One of his eight books--Global Brain---was the subject of a symposium thrown by the Office of the Secretary of Defense including representatives from the State Department, the Energy Department, DARPA, IBM, and MIT. Bloom's work has been published in The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal, Wired, Psychology Today, and the Scientific American. He does news commentary at 1:06 am Eastern Time every Wednesday night on 545 radio stations on the highest-rated overnight syndicated talk radio show in North America, Coast to Coast AM. Bloom's new book, coming out in February, 2025, is The Case of the Sexual Cosmos: Everything You Know About Nature is wrong. For more, see howardbloom.net. Contact us: makingsoundpodcast.com | |||
| 14 Nov 2024 | David Bertok | 01:07:52 | |
EPISODE 122: Composer of the award-winning feature films Peace by Chocolate, Daughter of the Sun, and Botero, David Bertok writes for film, TV, and the concert hall. After graduating from music college in Germany, David enjoyed a busy career as a live musician touring Europe with progressive rock bands opening for acts such as Scorpions and Saga. His band, Subsignal, reached the German album charts twice during his tenure as keyboarder, songwriter, lyricist, and producer. In 2012, he relocated to Los Angeles on a Fulbright Scholarship and was admitted to the famed Scoring for Motion Picture and Television Program at USC. David’s lush orchestral themes and distinctive melodic approach can be heard on Netflix’s Chef’s Table and Home Game, as well as Amazon’s Brittany Runs a Marathon and For the Love of George, just to name a few. David’s musicography extends to songwriting, producing, and more. He has lent his orchestration skills to the 2018 Deadmau5 release of “Where’s the Drop?”, arranging for 2018 America’s Got Talent Semi-Finalists Angel City Chorale, collaborating with German Idol winner Marie Wegener and scoring a 60-minute symphonic orchestra work for the art installation “Stranger-Mankind” debuting in Munich in 2022. Whether scoring for a full orchestra or creating an intimate piece with a single piano, David has the spectral ability to tap into a project’s soul and lift it off the screen into your memory. Recent projects include the feature films Daughter of the Sun (Audience Award winner at Montreal’s Fantasia Film Fest), Peace by Chocolate, which premiered at the 2021 Tribeca Film Festival, and the documentary Botero, brilliantly highlighting the life and works of legendary Columbian artist Fernando Botero. David has recently been nominated for a Hollywood Independent Music Award in the Contemporary Classical category for his piece “Fontana dell’Anima.” davidbertok.com Contact us: makingsoundpodcast.com | |||
| 13 Dec 2024 | Larry Fast | 01:06:53 | |
EPISODE 123: Larry Fast is known for his series of pioneering electronic music albums recorded under the project name Synergy. He is also recognized for his decade of work with Peter Gabriel as well as contributing to numerous platinum selling recordings with other world-renown artists, including Foreigner, Bonnie Tyler, Nektar, Meatloaf, Annie Haslam (Renaissance), Hall & Oates, Barbra Streisand, The Strawbs and many more. Larry has been commissioned for projects by companies such as Disney, XM Satellite Radio and Tribune Broadcasting, and worked on feature film and documentary projects including the PBS broadcast Saving The Great Swamp: Battle to Defeat the Jetport, for which he swerved as co-producer and historian/writer. A technology history specialist, Larry is a member of the board of the Thomas Edison National Historical Park. His developments in infrared audio technology have earned him several patents. http://synergy-emusic.com Contact us: makingsoundpodcast.com | |||
| 20 Dec 2024 | Ibrahim Nash'at | 00:59:38 | |
EPISODE 124: Ibrahim Nash'at is a multi-award-winning Egyptian documentary filmmaker based in Berlin, Germany. His career in journalism spans various formats, working with several international channels and online platforms such as Deutsche Welle, Al Jazeera, Business Insider, AJ+, Voice of America and others. Ibrahim holds a master degree in documentary filmmaking from Met Film School. He co-edited Talal Derki's latest film "Under the Sky of Damascus" Which premiered at Panorama - Berlinale 2023 and won the Golden Alexander at 25th Thessaloniki Doc Festival. Ibrahim has directed multiple short films which were selected in multiple film festivals around the world. "Hollywoodgate" is Ibrahim's first feature film which premiered at Venice Film Festival and Telluride Film Festival and is on the shortlist for the 2025 Oscars. instagram.com/ibrahimnsht Contact us: makingsoundpodcast.com | |||
| 07 Mar 2025 | Marcella Detroit | 01:19:11 | |
EPISODE 125: Marcella Detroit aka Marcy Levy, singer songwriter from Detroit Michigan is a multi instrumentalist, vocalist and producer and has penned hits for some of the greats including Eric Clapton, Al Jarreau, Belinda Carlisle, Chaka Khan and more. She was a 50% member of UK band Shakespears Sister being vocally featured on their mega hit “Stay”, which was number one on the UK charts for a record breaking 8 weeks. She’s worked with iconic artists like Aretha Franklin, Elton John, Bette Midler, Leon Russell, Bob Seger. Currently pretending the music biz is viable! marcelladetroit.com Contact us: makingsoundpodcast.com | |||
| 21 Mar 2025 | Fernando Perdomo | 01:28:25 | |
EPISODE 126: Fernando Perdomo is a multi instrumentalist, producer, and singer-songwriter originally from Miami, Florida. The LA Times dubbed him "the millennial answer to Todd Rundgren". He was featured in the movie "Echo In The Canyon" playing guitar for Jakob Dylan, Fiona Apple, Beck, Cat Power, Regina Spektor, Brian Wilson and more. He currently is the guitar player for Marshall Crenshaw on tour. He is a prolific recording artist with hundreds of releases available on his Bandcamp Page. He is releasing 12 albums in 2025 named Waves 1-12. fernandoperdomo.com Contact us: makingsoundpodcast.com | |||
| 11 Apr 2025 | Francis Dunnery | 01:04:35 | |
EPISODE 127: Francis Dunnery defies easy categorization. His work reflects a deep commitment to personal freedom and individuality. While his style is often playfully philosophical, he’s also capable of crafting achingly profound, beautiful music. Dunnery first gained public recognition in the 1980s as the lead vocalist and guitarist of the progressive rock band It Bites, achieving chart success across Europe and Asia. Since then, he has embarked on a diverse musical journey spanning over three decades, collaborating with renowned artists such as Robert Plant (Led Zeppelin), Carlos Santana, Chris Difford (Squeeze), Ian Brown (The Stone Roses), Lauryn Hill, and Steve Hackett (Genesis). He has also performed with legendary bands like Yes and Hootie and the Blowfish, and shared the stage with the iconic Chris Squire. Beyond these collaborations, Dunnery is a celebrated rock icon in his own right, having released over ten albums of original and diverse compositions, achieving international chart success. He is also the founder and president of The Charlie and Kathleen Dunnery Children’s Fund (CKDCF), a charity dedicated to children’s health and wellness in West Cumbria, England. The CKDCF hosts an annual benefit concert and charity walk, attracting support from some of the biggest names in rock and roll history. Dunnery is more than just a musician. He’s an educator, a master songwriter, a mentor, and a storyteller. As Robert Plant once observed, “Francis Dunnery should be a public service.” For over four decades, he has consistently created original and engaging entertainment for his fans, from new CDs and live concerts to astrology readings and house concerts. Today, more than ever, Dunnery remains dedicated to his own personal freedom and individuality, and encourages the same in his audience. He continues his music and philosophical studies and plans to live a long and fulfilling life. Contact us: makingsoundpodcast.com | |||
| 31 Jul 2020 | Matt Cusson | 01:11:53 | |
EPISODE 1: Fresh off tour with Christina Aguilera and India Arie, Matt Cusson is an award winning singer/songwriter and pianist who is currently writing, producing and performing all over the world. In the recent past, Matt has worked with Stevie Wonder, Megan Hilty, Leslie Odom Jr., Billy Porter, Livingston and James Taylor, Anderson Paak, Brian McKnight, Idina Menzel, The Roots and many others. Matt also recently won the John Lennon Songwriting Award for best R&B Song with his ballad “Leaving LA”, as well as Best Jazz Song with “One of Those Nights”. Matt is currently working on several singles and EP releases on his own and with many other artists including 9 time Grammy nominee, Dave Koz, who Matt released two singles with last year. Be on the look out for new music from Matt this year, and be sure to stay in touch on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook at @mattcusson. Contact us: makingsoundpodcast.com | |||
| 02 Aug 2020 | Jim McCarty | 01:16:38 | |
EPISODE 2: James Stanley McCarty (born 25 July 1943) is an English musician, best known as the drummer for The Yardbirds and Renaissance. Following Chris Dreja's departure from the Yardbirds in 2013, McCarty became the only member of the band to feature in every lineup. McCarty has performed and recorded with the Yardbirds, Together, Renaissance, Shoot, Illusion, the Yardbirds reunion band Box of Frogs, Stairway, the British Invasion All-Stars, and Pilgrim, as well as under his own name and as the Jim McCarty Band. Since 1992 he has been playing with the reformed Yardbirds. Mr. McCarty was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a founding member of The Yardbirds. Contact us: makingsoundpodcast.com | |||
| 13 Aug 2020 | Simon Kirke | 01:01:38 | |
EPISODE 3: Simon Frederick St George Kirke (born 28 July 1949) is an English rock drummer best known as a member of Free and Bad Company, the latter of which he has been the only continuous member since their inception. In addition to his work with Free and Bad Company, Simon has guested on a long list of recordings by other artists over the years, including albums by Wilson Pickett, Faces, Gov’t Mule, Jim Capaldi and Ron Wood, among countless others and he is often found drumming live on tour with acts like Chuck Berry, Ray Charles, Bo Diddley, Jerry Lee Lewis, Eric Clapton, Keith Richards and Ringo Starr & His All-Star Band. Simon recently toured with Bad Company and The Eagles' Joe Walsh, and recorded a soul-baring solo record, "All Because of You," with Chicago band, The Empty Pockets, released by The End Records/BMG (2017). Contact us: makingsoundpodcast.com | |||
| 27 Aug 2020 | Misty Boyce | 01:08:40 | |
EPISODE 4: A native of New Mexico, Misty Boyce, took to the idea of a career in music at a young age, and began writing songs while in primary school. She would eventually go on to enroll at the University of Cincinnati College Conservatory of Music, where she studied jazz piano. After moving to New York City, where she forged her craft both as a songwriter and player, she became a sought-after keyboardist, spending years playing alongside award winning artists including Sara Bareilles, BØRNS, Lord Huron, Sting, Ingrid Michaelson & more, all the while continuing to release records of her own to critical acclaim. Boyce now resides in Los Angeles, and her fourth LP - genesis - will be released September 25th. Contact us: makingsoundpodcast.com | |||
| 04 Sep 2020 | Godfrey Townsend | 01:22:08 | |
EPISODE 5: Godfrey Townsend is a New York based guitarist, keyboardist, vocalist, musical director who has worked with many of rock and pop music’s most influential names. In the past 25 years he’s been recruited by major artists including: John Entwistle, bass guitarist of The Who; Jack Bruce, bass guitarist and vocalist of Cream; Dave Mason, guitarist and vocalist of Traffic; Alan Parsons, producer, engineer, recording artist. Godfrey is also the musical director for the hugely successful Happy Together tour. His Eric Clapton Tribute Show has received rave revues for the past 20 years. He and his band have backed dozens of major 60’s artists for over 10 years. He’s been most recently asked to join the legendary British Blues band, The Yardbirds, and currently tours as their lead guitarist. Contact us: makingsoundpodcast.com | |||
| 12 Sep 2020 | Dan Beck | 01:59:56 | |
EPISODE 6: Dan Beck is a writer, a producer, a marketer, a manager, a mentor, and an investor in a long line of trusted relationships. He dedicated 20 years in building and supporting the images for dozens upon dozens of artists on the roster at Epic Records, as head of publicity, as a product manager and SVP of Marketing and Sales. As President, he founded V2 Records in North America for Virgin entrepreneur and self-made brand Richard Branson. In 2002, he launched his own boutique entertainment marketing company, Big Honcho Media, LLC, a pioneer in social media marketing and promotion. Dan started the first major label publicity department in country music. He was creatively at the forefront of music video production in the ‘80s, and his licensing strategy in the ‘90s launched Moby, forever changing the industry’s strategic model. He has spearheaded marketing strategies for The Clash, Michael Jackson, Cyndi Lauper, Gloria Estefan, Sade, Luther Vandross, Pearl Jam, Stevie Ray Vaughan, The Charlie Daniels Band, Tammy Wynette, Charlie Rich, Cheap Trick, Ted Nugent, and Boston, among many others. Contact us: makingsoundpodcast.com | |||
| 18 Sep 2020 | Ann Hampton Callaway & Liz Callaway | 01:31:36 | |
EPISODE 7: Ann Hampton Callaway is one of America’s most gifted artists in pop and jazz. A leading champion of the great American Songbook, she’s made her mark as a singer, pianist, composer, lyricist, arranger, actress, educator, TV host and producer. Voted by Broadwayworld.com as “Performer of the Year” and two years in a row as “Best Jazz Vocalist,” Ann is born entertainer. She is best known for Tony-nominated performance in the hit Broadway musical “Swing!” and for writing and singing the theme song to the hit TV series “The Nanny.” She made her feature film debut opposite Angelina Jolie and Matt Damon in the Robert De Niro film "THE GOOD SHEPHERD", performing the standard "Come Rain or Come Shine" and recorded "Isn't It Romantic?" and "The Nearness of You" for Wayne Wong's "LAST HOLIDAY", starring Queen Latifah. Ann also wrote songs for the upcoming movie musical "THE MAN WHO SAVED PARIS" starring Stanley Tucci and can be heard singing her original song “Pourquoi” in the soundtrack of “BLIND” starring Alec Baldwin and Demi Moore. Callaway is a Platinum Award winning writer whose songs are featured on seven of Barbra Streisand's recent CD's. The only composer to have collaborated with Cole Porter, she has also written songs with Carole King, Rolf Lovland, Amanda McBroom and Shelby Lynn to name a few. Ann has recorded over 50 CDs as a soloist and guest and her new CD Jazz Goes to the Movies debuted at #12 on the Billboard Jazz Chart and has been in high rotation on Siriusly Sinatra. Callaway’s performances and recordings have garnered her The Theater World Award, 15 MAC Awards, several Bistro Awards, The Mabel Mercer Award, The Johnny Mercer Award for Songwriting and The Blanton Peale Award for Positive Thinking. For more info go to www.annhamptoncallaway.com Contact us: makingsoundpodcast.com | |||
| 25 Sep 2020 | Michael O'Keefe | 01:05:52 | |
EPISODE 8: As an actor Michael O'Keefe has garnered both Golden Globe and Academy Award nominations. He's appeared in the films Eye In the Sky, Michael Clayton, Frozen River, The Pledge, Ironweed, The Great Santini and Caddyshack. Television audiences will recognize him as CIA Agent John Redmond on Homeland and remember him as "Fred" on Roseanne. Other TV appearances also include The West Wing, Blue Bloods, Sleepy Hollow Law and Order, House M.D., The Closer and Brothers and Sisters. He's appeared on Broadway in Reckless, Side Man, The Fifth of July and Mass Appeal, for which he received a Theater World Award. As a writer his lyrics were in the Grammy winning song, Longing in their Hearts, which was composed and sung by Bonnie Raitt. He's also written with Irish singer songwriter Paul Brady and numerous other composers. His writing has appeared in magazines such as BOMB, Mindful, Lake Affect and Chaparral. He holds an MFA in Creative Writing from Bennington College. He has been a Zen practioner for almost thirty years and is a Dharma Holder in the Zen Peacemaker Order. Contact us: makingsoundpodcast.com | |||
| 02 Oct 2020 | Jon Tiven | 01:11:45 | |
EPISODE 9: Jon Tiven is a producer, songwriter, and musician based in Nashville, Tennessee who’s helmed projects by Wilson Pickett, B.B. King, Steve Cropper, P.F. Sloan, Don Covay, Alex Chilton, and Ellis Hooks, among others. Artists who have recorded his songs who he’s NOT produced include the Jeff Healey Band, Buddy Guy/Jonny Lang, Johnny Winter, Huey Lewis & the News, and many many more. Tiven plays a multitude of instruments on the records he makes, most proficient on guitar and saxophone but also keys, harmonica, flute, percussion, and harmonica. He currently makes records as a duo with partner Stephen Kalinich, and is a featured player on a new record by Steve Cropper due early 2021. Contact us: makingsoundpodcast.com | |||
| 09 Oct 2020 | Brian Gallagher | 01:15:06 | |
EPISODE 10: Brian Gallagher is a singer/songwriter and musician whose album, ALL THAT’S AHEAD, debuted at #1 on the iTunes blues charts to rave reviews. Last year, he released his second LP, BROWNSTONE, a gritty, bluesy, horror-inspired concept record about a haunted four "story" brownstone in Manhattan's East Village. His next full-length concept album, THE GRIND SHOW, about a group of “prisoners” forced to re-live their own worst nightmares over and over again, will be released October 27th. Some acting credits include the Broadway Revival of Jekyll & Hyde as well as the preceding US tour, and the NYC debut of the rock musical, Chix 6. He also toured the US, Europe, and Japan with The Who’s Tommy, The Scarlet Pimpernel, Cats, South Pacific, and others. Contact us: makingsoundpodcast.com | |||
| 16 Oct 2020 | Jackie Venson | 01:15:56 | |
EPISODE 11: Obsessed with music from an early age, singer/songwriter Jackie Venson immersed herself in its study, attending the Berklee College of Music to practice classical piano. However, it wasn’t until she switched to the electric guitar, that her long-simmering passion for emotive live performance was realized. Abandoning the straight-laced world of classical for the raw power of blues and soul, Venson has since been tirelessly honing her skills into an intoxicating amalgam of Blues, Rock, R&B and Soul with deeply heartfelt lyrics. Her new album "Vintage Machine" drops Oct 30th and her performance on Austin City Limits airs on PBS on Nov 14th! jackievenson.com Contact us: makingsoundpodcast.com | |||
| 23 Oct 2020 | Cassandra Kubinski | 01:11:14 | |
EPISODE 12: Multi Billboard Heatseekers charting singer/songwriter Cassandra Kubinski has performed her whimsical, dramatic stories of ambition, connection, loss, and love from living rooms to Barclays Center, from NYC to LA to Thailand to Jamaica and beyond. Always celebrating the 360 degree human experience, our joy and victories as well as our darkest struggles and desperations, her piano and clarion voice invite us to own who we are, and discover who we can become. You’ve heard Cassandra’s songs on TV, from Lifetime to ESPN to ABC. She has collaborated with luminaries like the Goo Goo Dolls, Chris Botti, 10,000 Maniacs, DJ Taz Rashid, and even her personal music hero, Billy Joel. Her songs have helped raise tens of thousands of dollars for important causes, such as “Not So Different” for Autism and “You Get Me” for pet rescue. She was the composer and bandleader of Emmy-winning new media TV Show “The Never Settle Show” hosted by Mario Armstrong, and she serves as the Global Co-Chair of Membership for international non-profit Women in Music. cassandrakubinski.com Contact us: makingsoundpodcast.com | |||
| 30 Oct 2020 | James Maddock | 01:18:51 | |
EPISODE 13: James Maddock (born 1962) is a British singer-songwriter and performing musician. Originally from Countesthorpe, Leicester, UK, Maddock has been based in New York City since 2003 after signing with Columbia Records. Maddock's first public success in the U.S. was with his band Wood, whose album "Songs from Stamford Hill" produced multiple songs appearing on the hit TV show "Dawson's Creek," including the Top 5 single "Stay You." Maddock, though British, is largely associated with the Americana music style and has performed with Bruce Springsteen, Willie Nile and David Immerglück of the band Counting Crows. Maddock has since become a solo artist with several albums, including "Sunrise on Avenue C" (2009) which won the 2010/11 NY Music Award for Best Americana Album. His latest album "No Time to Cry" (2020) is out now. jamesmaddock.net Contact us: makingsoundpodcast.com | |||
| 06 Nov 2020 | Leslie Mandoki | 01:24:34 | |
EPISODE 14: Leslie Mandoki is a famous Hungarian/German producer, songwriter and drummer in Europe who's worked with some of the top rock, pop and jazz artists in the industry -- including Phil Collins and Lionel Richie. He also worked as a musical director for commercials, with clients including Audi, Daimler and Disney. In 1993, Mandoki founded a group called ManDoki Soulmates, which combines elements of Progressive rock with jazz music. The group has produced more than a dozen albums since then. Its members consist of legendary vocalists and instrumentalists from famous bands such as Toto, Supertramp, Cutting Crew, Manfred Mann, Emerson Lake & Palmer and other major acts. Members also include major soul and jazz artists, such as Chaka Khan, Randy Brecker, Till Bronner, Richard Bona, Mike Stern and members of the Miles Davis Band. This year, the Mandoki Soulmates have released a double album, entitled Living in the Gap / Hungarian Pictures, which has hit #1 on the iTunes chart in Germany and has received several incredible reviews in the media. Contact us: makingsoundpodcast.com | |||
| 13 Nov 2020 | John Mahon | 01:27:28 | |
EPISODE 15: Percussionist, Drummer and Vocalist John Mahon has been playing with Sir Elton John since 1997. He has performed over 1600 shows with the superstar, in over 70 countries in front of millions. John was voted #3 Percussionist by Modern Drummer Magazine 2010 Readers Poll. He has recorded numerous albums with Elton John, achieving both Gold and Platinum success and played on BB King’s Grammy Award winning record, “80” BB King & Friends”. As a member of Sir Elton’s band, John has had the honor of playing with such noted artists as Billy Joel, Leon Russell, Lady Gaga, Ed Sheeran, Mary J. Blidge, John Mayer, Tina Turner, Cher, Michael McDonald, Barry Manilow, Donna Summer, George Michael and others. Born in Canton, Ohio, John’s early influences are in Jazz, R&B and Pop music - recording and performing all over the Northeast. Moving to Los Angeles in 1983, John quickly became an electronic drum enthusiast, programmer and songwriter while fronting his own band, “The Stickmen”. As a singer and drummer he was the featured vocalist with Smooth Jazz artists Peter White and the band Windows both live and in the studio. He has toured with Al Stewart, Helen Reddy, Rita Coolidge, and on percussion and vocals with Three Dog Night singer Chuck Negron. As a writer and producer John has composed for Jose Feliciano and Ad music for Ray Charles, as well as writing and recording music featured on HBO’s Vice, TLC’s LA Ink and The Hallmark Movies. johnmahon.com Contact us: makingsoundpodcast.com | |||
| 21 Nov 2020 | Kevin Mackie | 01:08:42 | |
EPISODE 16: Kevin Mackie is a Grammy winning and twice Grammy nominated producer. He has been interviewed by CNN, TMZ and many other media outlets and has produced CDs that benefit non-profit organizations such as "Pacer" (anti-bullying organization), The "New York Coalition For Healthy School Food", The "I Have A Dream Foundation", and "Doylestown Hospice Care". In 2012, "All About Bullies Big And Small" won a 54th Grammy Award, a Parents Choice Award, a Nappa Award (National Parenting Publications), and a Lehigh Valley Music Award (in 2011). In 2011, "Healthy Food For Thought" earned a 53rd Grammy Nomination, won a Parents Choice Award and a Lehigh Valley Music Award (in 2010). On May 31, 2012 "All About Bullies Big And Small" was recognized by the United States House Of Representatives during the Proceedings and Debates of the 112th Congress, Second Session. Some of the artist's who appear on the listed CD's include: Dan Aykroyd, Julian Lennon, Asia, Moby, Russell Simmons, Kathy Sledge, Ian Anderson, Little Steven Van Zandt, Vini "Mad Dog" Lopez, Alan White, Eric Bazilian, Blue October, May Pang, Sweet Honey In The Rock, Uncle Floyd, Tom Chapin, Heidi Swedberg, Rik Emmett, Jann Klose and Annie Haslam. twitter.com/mackiemusic Contact us: makingsoundpodcast.com | |||
| 05 Dec 2020 | Everett Bradley | 01:18:10 | |
EPISODE 17: One of the most sought after singers, writers, and performers in the entertainment world, Everett Bradley’s resume reads like a who’s who of show business. Spanning from multiple genres of music to theater and television, this Grammy-nominated force of nature has lent his unique blend of extraordinary talent, exuberance, and heart to every tour, session, Broadway show and TV program he has been a part of. And there have been many. His vocal, percussion and keyboard work have included playing with Bruce Springsteen’s famed E Street Band, and touring with Bon Jovi and Hall & Oates. He’s been Carly Simon’s musical director, and worked with luminaries ranging from David Bowie to Cyndi Lauper, Bobby McFerrin, Ann Hampton Callaway, Richie Sambora, Chris Botti, Lucy Woodward and Jann Klose. He’s also worked with renowned producers Snarky Puppy and Quincy Jones. Recently, Everett finished a stint as musical director/bandleader for NBC’s Meredith Vieira Show, for which he also wrote the show’s theme song as well as all the other music included in the program. Originally from South Carolina, Everett’s musical influences were initially Motown and Stax records – the stuff his siblings were listening to. But when his family moved to Indiana, Everett’s friends were listening to Aerosmith and Billy Joel, unknowingly laying the foundation for his later musical success in rock ‘n roll. It was a high school theater teacher, however, that first spotted Everett’s theatrical spark and encouraged his parents to foster the talent that would ultimately lead him to performing on Broadway in Stomp, Swing, and After Midnight. The son of a high school principal and an elementary school teacher, Everett’s expected path was to be athletics and academics. He was offered a scholarship to study engineering at Boston University and he played football, like his older brother who was a pro for the Detroit Lions. But unbeknownst to his father, his mother had agreed to get him voice lessons, so he auditioned and was also offered a scholarship to study music at Indiana University, which is what he chose. His new show "HOLIDELIC: Home with Papadelic" premieres Dec 17th ay 8 PM EST live on Facebook and YouTube. All proceeds go to SAY.org. holidelic.com Contact us: makingsoundpodcast.com | |||
| 11 Dec 2020 | Alicia Madison | 01:24:00 | |
EPISODE 18: Alicia Madison’s massive hit "Insanity" which was released on Revealed Records, surpassed 10 million streams on Spotify. After entering the viral charts in 4 different territories, "Insanity" was featured on "Mint" for over 3 months in a row, hitting #1 several times. "Insanity" was then in heavy rotation on SiriusXM after being selected as "BPM Breaker" and mentioned as hit-radio program director Geronimo's "favorite track out right now." The track also entered heavy rotation on iHeartRadio leading to "Insanity" breaking Top 15 on Billboards Dance Airplay charts. "Make It Up To You", "Toxic Rain", "Night Like This", and "All Alone" are all over 500,000 streams and featured on Spotify curated lists like "Pop Warmup 130 BPM", "Dance Rising", "Hot Beats", "Get Fit Now", etc. Alicia’s career has taken off in part due to countless collaborations with major mainstream producers such as "Promiscuous" w/ Laidback Luke + Will Sparks, releasing records on Revealed Recordings and a writing credit with Dannic on his track "Alive." With additional releases out on Spinnin' Records, Sony Records, Black Hole Recordings and more. Her single "Love You The Most" with Jann Klose generated over 400K streams on Spotify, and reached over 1.3 million Youtube views, as it was the anthem for major motion picture "Married Young". Her recent Valentine's Day single with INViDA, "Back To You" secured articles on many publications including Hertz Magazine, iHouseU, It's All Indie, Notion, FMS, Rough Online, etc. Her latest release “Goodbye” with Danny Olson which was released last month on Don Diablo’s label, Hexagon, has surpassed 50k streams on Spotify and has gotten the attention of Film and TV. “Love You The Most” (Spanish version) with Jann Klose is released Dec 11th 2020. @aliciamadison Contact us: makingsoundpodcast.com | |||
| 18 Dec 2020 | Rhona Bennett & Tony Lucca | 01:31:00 | |
EPISODE 19: Tony Lucca is a Nashville-based singer/songwriter with a catalog of music that runs the gamut from soul-infused pop to tear-jerker folk balladry. Tony’s music has been featured in shows like “Parenthood,” “Friday Night Lights,” “Felicity,” and “Brothers and Sisters,” and he took third place on NBC's “The Voice,” where he earned himself a record deal with coach Adam Levine's 222 Records. A He was a frequent member of the house band on “Last Call with Carson Daly,” and has toured alongside such artists as Sara Bareilles, Jonny Lang, Maroon 5, Kelly Clarkson, Rachael Yamagata, Emerson Hart, and Gabe Dixon. tonylucca.com Contact us: makingsoundpodcast.com | |||
| 22 Jan 2021 | Mark Andes | 01:32:14 | |
EPISODE 20: Mark Andes (born February 19, 1948) is an American musician, known for his work as a bassist with Canned Heat, Spirit, Jo Jo Gunne, Firefall, Heart, and Mirabal. As a teenager, he was an early member of Canned Heat, but left before the band was signed to a recording contract. Andes was a founding member of the band Spirit. He played bass on their first four albums and on some subsequent reunion albums. Following a move back to California, and some session work, Andes joined Heart. He appeared on their final album for Epic Records, Passionworks (1983), and remained with the band until 1993. During this time, Heart found mainstream success, with several number one singles, and a number one album, Heart (1985). After a decade with Heart, Andes returned to session work. Firefall's new album "Comet" was released in December 2020. firefallofficial.com/mark-andes Contact us: makingsoundpodcast.com | |||
| 29 Jan 2021 | Joel A. Miller | 01:13:14 | |
EPISODE 21: Joel A. Miller was born in Cambridge, England and grew up in Southern California. He graduated from the University of California, Santa Barbara with a degree in Art History. In 2006 he wrote, directed, and produced the film The Still Life. The film screened at over thirty film festivals and was distributed by Warner Bros. nationwide. As part of the film soundtrack, he co-wrote the song "God's Reasons" which was performed by Darius Rucker. In August 2020 he released his autobiography, Memoir of a Roadie, about being a roadie for Stone Temple Pilots, Guns N' Roses, Poison, & The Cranberries. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joel_A._Miller Contact us: makingsoundpodcast.com | |||
| 05 Feb 2021 | Andy VanDette | 01:27:50 | |
EPISODE 22: Back in the heyday of vinyl, Andy VanDette started, as intern, at the legendary Masterdisk. After completing his degree in Tonmeister Studies, he was hired full time. During the explosion of the audio CD format, he created CD Masters and Radio Edits with mastering luminaries while observing their perspectives on processing and musicality. By the time the MFiT standard was introduced, Andy had been Chief Engineer for 14 years and mastered classic albums from the Beastie Boys, Uncle Kracker, Whitney Houston, David Bowie, Rush, Deep Purple, Steven Wilson, Porcupine Tree, Dream Theater, and more. Now at Engine Room Audio NYC, he has continued that success. Mastering award winning, nominated and charting projects from Sevendust, Snatam Kaur, Big Wreck, Devin Townsend, Brian Blade and the Fellowship, Hands Like Houses, Wiz Kahlifa, Thank You Scientist, and others from around the world. andyvandette.com Contact us: makingsoundpodcast.com | |||
| 12 Feb 2021 | Bakithi Kumalo | 01:20:54 | |
EPISODE 23: Bakithi Kumalo (born 10 May 1956) is a South African bassist, composer, and vocalist. Kumalo is most known for his fretless bass playing on Paul Simon's 1986 album Graceland, in particular the bass run on "You Can Call Me Al". Bakithi was born in the Soweto township of Johannesburg, surrounded by relatives who loved music and actively performed. He got his first job at the age of seven filling in for his uncle's bass player. Kumalo worked as a session musician in South Africa during the 1970s and early 1980s, eventually becoming a top session bassist and accompanying international performers during their South African tours. In 1985, Kumalo was introduced to Paul Simon by producer Hendrick Lebone during the sessions for Simon's Graceland album. Kumalo traveled with Simon to New York to finish the sessions, and after the accompanying concert tour, "spent several years commuting between Soweto and New York City" before permanently settling in the United States. Kumalo has toured regularly with Simon since then. He has also released several solo records, and continued to perform as a session musician with artists such as Joan Baez, Cyndi Lauper, Herbie Hancock, Tedeschi Trucks Band, Randy Brecker, Grover Washington Jr., and Mickey Hart. bakithikumalobass.com Contact us: makingsoundpodcast.com | |||
| 20 Feb 2021 | Larry Campbell & Teresa Williams | 01:12:53 | |
EPISODE 24: Larry Campbell is one of Americana’s most well-regarded multi-instrumentalists and producers. He's toured and recorded with Bob Dylan, Paul Simon, Willie Nelson, and Hot Tuna. Larry (as Levon Helm’s music director for eight years) along with Teresa Williams, collaborated with Levon Helm on three GRAMMY® Award-winning albums. Steeped in traditional gospel and years of performing in musical theatre, Teresa Williams has earned applause for her extraordinary voice and a resonant love for American music that bursts forth in her work with Levon Helm, Hot Tuna, Phil Lesh and Friends, Little Feat, Jackson Browne and Shawn Colvin. After almost three decades as a couple, Larry and Teresa finally united in the studio in 2015 and started writing, recording, and touring together. They are also now the subjects of the new TV documentary series IT WAS THE MUSIC, currently airing on Amazon as well as Fans.live. larryandteresa.com Contact us: makingsoundpodcast.com | |||
| 23 Feb 2021 | Mike Skill | 01:10:00 | |
EPISODE 25: Detroit native and celebrated rock guitarist Mike Skill has been a working musician for more than four decades. Skill’s roots lay in 60's Motown, Traditional-Garage Blues and New Wave Punk movement. He spent his early days in New York City with one of his first bands, Motor City Rockers, playing clubs including historic CBGB with the New York Dolls, Syl Sylvain and friends in attendance. Skill is best known as a founding member, guitarist and principal songwriter for The Romantics, who were inducted into the Michigan Rock and Roll Legends Hall of Fame. Skill wrote the band's ever-popular song, “What I Like About You” and co-wrote the global #1 hit “Talking in Your Sleep.” Today, Skill continues to write and record in Detroit and from his current home in Portland, OR, in addition to performing around the world. mikeskill.com Contact us: makingsoundpodcast.com | |||