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Dec. 16, 2024

Rock band Novo Combo discusses their 1979 NYC beginnings, inspiration…

Send us a text I was joined by Michael Shrieve and Stephen Dees of the 1980s rock band, Novo Combo to talk about their unique career, musical inspirations, and what it was like to come back together and record after all those...

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Dec. 9, 2024

Loren Smith, composer, singer discusses imposter syndrome, inspo, gro…

Send us a text Bay area native Smith is a proud member of a huge musically gifted family that created and nurtured his love of music. Singing his first solo at age 3, Smith’s music has surpassed over a million and a half Yout...

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Nov. 4, 2024

McKenna Michels, Singer-Songwriter discusses her journey as a person …

Send us a text It was a delight to meet and chat with McKenna Michels, a talented young singer-songwriter from Texas. Ever since her 2021 debut EP, RENAISSANCE, Austin’s McKenna Michels has been making waves and grabbing at f...

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Oct. 28, 2024

Ginny Luke, Electric Violinist discusses her debut album, empowerment…

Send us a text Electric Violinist GINNY LUKE’s highly anticipated and long-awaited debut solo vocal album, Devil at My Heels, is due out November 1 on KZZ Music/Blue Élan Records. The album combines melody, muscle, and messag...

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Oct. 14, 2024

Chris Slade, legendary rock drummer recounts career highlights, and n…

Send us a text Chris Slade’s music career reads like a Who’s Who list of rock ‘n’ roll. It’s truly amazing how many iconic bands and artists he has performed with over the decades. His musical journey can be traced back to 1...

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Aug. 26, 2024

Jeff Pilson, bassist for Foreigner, Dokken, Dio, and more discusses c…

Send us a Text Message. Honored to sit down with Jeff Pilson in this enlightening, and sage conversation about the music business, his musical inspirations, current projects, and of course, what living a creative life means t...

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Aug. 19, 2024

T Bear, musician discusses his return to music, his muse, and more

Send us a Text Message. Content Warning: Themes of songs discussed in this episode include violence, cancer, suicide, and drug use. Please make your own choice when deciding whether to listen to this episode or to fast forwar...

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April 22, 2024

Chris P. James of The Burrito Bros. returns to discuss latest album, …

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March 25, 2024

Karen Blundell, Oboist and English Horn player discusses dyslexia and…

Karen Birch Blundell is a New York City based performer and teaching artist. She is English horn of the Northeastern Pennsylvania Philharmonic and the Associate Principal Oboe/English horn of the Eastern Music Festival. She p...

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March 18, 2024

Matthew Pierce, Cellist, and Systems Analyst on creativity, decision …

My good friend Matt Pierce sat down to chat with me a bit ago about how he's been doing since we met in grad school. We get into deep discussions about music-cello playing in particular-and very cerebral topics that I hope yo...

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Jan. 8, 2024

Musician, Healer, & Coach, Jennifer Roig-Francoli discusses her new b…

Jennifer Roig-Francoli is a violinist, educator, and Certified Alexander Technique teacher. We sat down to discuss her new book (out now!), the impact of Alexander technique on her playing and her life, and how she helps musi...

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Dec. 23, 2023

Special Episode: Discussing Muse's ABSOLUTION album 20 years on

Today, I'm joined by my friend, and fellow podcaster/musician, Dan Issawi to discuss one of our fave bands, Muse. 2023 marks 20 years since Muse released one of their all-time greatest albums, ABSOLUTION. Dan and I go track b...

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Dec. 18, 2023

Chris James of The Burrito Brothers talks about their new album (hint…

The band was formed in 1968 in Los Angeles as The Flying Burrito Brothers. Its classic lineup featured country rock pioneer, the late Gram Parsons, and former founding Byrds members bassist Chris Hillman and drummer Michael ...

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Dec. 4, 2023

Buddy Whittington, Guitarist with Texas Scratch discusses long-awaite…

Texas Scratch is made up of three born-and-bred Texas guitarists – Jim Suhler from Dallas, Buddy Whittington from Fort Worth and Vince Converse from Houston. This mighty threesome of big dog guitar slingers takes no prisoner...

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Nov. 20, 2023

The Beatles Episode

This special episode features podcast alums, and Beatlephiles, Jack Canfora, Elizabeth MacDuffie, Mark Alan Milller, and Steve March-Tormé. I learned so much in this panel episode about the original Fab Four, and made some gr...

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Nov. 6, 2023

George Heathco, Musician, and Composer discusses his unique compositi…

My good friend, George Heathco, a Houston based musician, and composer, and I catch up on his latest projects, how he deals with being stuck when composing, and getting real about imposter syndrome and taking charge of one's ...

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Oct. 30, 2023

Leah Roseman, Musician, Educator, and Podcast host of Conversations w…

Leah Roseman is a professional violinist, educator, and host of the podcast Conversations with Musicians with Leah Roseman. It was a delight to chat with her about her musical upbringing, what she finds inspiring, music she e...

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Oct. 23, 2023

Malcolm Bruce, Composer, Singer-Songwriter, and Multi-instrumentalist…

Malcolm Bruce, composer, singer-songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist sits down to talk about the honor of recording and being part of the upcoming tribute album to Cream, Heavenly Cream: A Tribute to Cream. Malcolm is the so...

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Oct. 9, 2023

Rodney O'Quinn, Bassist for Foghat discusses upcoming album, tour lif…

Rodney O'Quinn, Foghat's bassist since 2015 sits down to discuss their newest album SONIC MOJO, as well as reminiscing about tour life, the time he stepped away from music, and more. Biography (from Foghat website) At 5 years...

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Oct. 2, 2023

Angelo Mincey, Pianist, Vocalist, Educator

Angelo Mincey is a talented pianist, vocalist, and beloved educator currently completing his Bachelor’s degree in Texas. In his short tenure in undergrad, he has already performed internationally, and was the 2021 Semi-Finali...

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Sept. 10, 2023

100th Episode! The one where Tammy gets interviewed!

Firstly, I want to thank all the guests and listeners for supporting the show thus far! 100 episodes is a huge milestone and I am honored to reach it, and look forward to what else is in store for the podcast. It was SO much ...

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Aug. 28, 2023

Steve March-Tormé, Musician and Composer (Part 2)

Steve March-Tormé returns to shoot the breeze about baseball, future projects, and upcoming concerts, and more in this fun episode! Steve joins a small cohort of guests who've made return appearances, and it's a delight to ho...

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Aug. 21, 2023

John Head, Board Certified-Music Therapist

John Head is a Board Certified-Music Therapist, and a member of the Music Therapy team at Houston Methodist Hospital system. He joins the already illustrious list of Music Therapists who have been a guest on this show, and it...

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July 17, 2023

Lance Lopez, blues/rock guitarist talks his new album, personal barri…

Lance Lopez was born in Shreveport, Louisiana. At the age of 12, he moved to Dallas to live with his mother, and then on to New Orleans, two years later, to reside with his father. By the age of 14, Lopez was playing guitar ...

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