Aki Kumar on Chicago Blues, Bollywood Blues, Harmonica, and Performing (Ep 23)

In this episode intro I refer to Aki as a Bollywood blues sensation, not only because his latest album is a fusion of Chicago blues and Bollywood pop classics from Aki’s youth, but also because Aki is so good at what he does, I think he’s likely started what will [...]

2023-04-14T14:26:52-06:00November 3rd, 2017|Marketing, Performing, Podcast|

George Brandau on Connecting People, Organizing and Promoting Benefit Shows, and Chrome Deluxe

Also available on iTunes, Stitcher & Google Play Music George Brandau is a super connector musician who regularly organizes benefit shows for his local community. He’s also a longtime friend and fellow drummer, who's been mentioned on The Unstarving Musician’s Podcast a few times. In this episode George and I discuss his superpower for connecting [...]

2023-04-14T14:26:52-06:00October 27th, 2017|Marketing, Podcast|

Rock Photographer Neil Zlozower On Being & Shooting the Best

In this episode I chat with rock photographer Neil Zlozower. Neil is considered by many to be one of the best rock photographers of all time, although he refers to himself as merely a “fairly successful photographer." He’s photographed many of rock's icons including Zeppelin, The Stones, Van Halen, Motley [...]

2023-10-29T10:46:12-06:00October 20th, 2017|Marketing, Podcast|

Alyssa Trahan on Recording, Sponsorships, Merchandising, Marketing, and Getting to Nashville

Also available on iTunes, Stitcher & Google Play Music In this episode, I chat with Nashville based country singer songwriter Alyssa Trahan. She and I were introduced by another Nashville singer songwriter, Mira Goto (episode 13). I must admit that I'm blown away by how much Alyssa has accomplished, and by the amount of expertise [...]

2024-03-08T13:57:02-06:00September 29th, 2017|Marketing, Podcast|

Bill Lonero on The Defiant Machine, History, Music Licensing, Songwriting, and Sleeping 8 Hours

His band’s latest album The Defiant Machine was recently recognized by Guitar Player Magazine as one of the most noteworthy albums of the last 50 years. I'm talking about my new friend Bill Lonero. His band LoNero has also become known for creating the genre Guitar Core, which is [...]

2024-08-08T15:36:22-06:00September 15th, 2017|Marketing, Podcast|
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