Music Matters with Darrell Craig Harris

(We apologies for the background sounds this was beyond our control. We have reduced as much as possible, and we hope you find this interview informative.)

We sat down with French painter, workshop director, curator, Aurelie Freoua at the EFG London Jazz Festival 
Toulouse Lautrec Venue to talk about her art, her amazing art workshops, and being at the London Jazz Fest
with our friends Women in Jazz Media and Music Tribes Unite

This episode of Music Matters is sponsored by Switcher Studio

To follow and or connect with the music of Aurelie Freoua, follow the links below:

http://aureliefreoua.com/about

https://twitter.com/aureliefreoua

https://www.instagram.com/aurelie_art/?hl=en

And a Big Shout and thanks for the support of the following: Rodney Hall FAME Recording Studios in Muscle Shoals, Alabama, and Nigel J. my co-producer and voice over talent, all while running - Music Tribes Unite & VoiceWrapStudio.com   A Big thanks to our friends at #AudioGeer and the team @shure for their awesome support! #Shure #MV7 #podcast mic!

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Music Matters host Darrell chats with the amazing jazz/world music artist, writer, composer, multi-instrumentalist Lara Eidi
at the Toulouse Lautrec Venue through Women in Jazz Media EFG London Jazz Festival

This episode of Music Matters is sponsored by Switcher Studio

To follow and or connect with the music of Lara Eidi, follow the links below:
https://www.LaraEidiMusic.com  https://www.facebook.com/laramusic.eidi
https://www.instagram.com/laraeidimusic/   And a Big Shout and thanks for the support of the following: Rodney Hall FAME Recording Studios in Muscle Shoals, Alabama, and Nigel J. my co-producer and voice over talent, all while running - Music Tribes Unite & VoiceWrap Studio   A Big thanks to our friends at #AudioGeer and the team @shure for their awesome support! #Shure #MV7 #podcast mic!

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My special guest this time is Dean Bushala. He is a commercial and television Producer, Director and Cinematographer.  He has directed series for National Geographic, History and Discovery Channel.  He started his career designing and branding television networks in Europe. Listen in as Dean and I cover a lot of ground in our 1-hour fun and insightful chat.

Dean explains how and why he got attracted from an early age to film. He shares some funny and interesting anecdotal stories including some of the risks in achieving TV shows that can be popular in both the US domestic market and also language dubbed, and remain successful in other countries. Dean talks about diversity and quality of the people he gets to work with and shares some advice for younger people wishing to get deeper into the film industry. Honestly, 1-hour was not long enough but it was sure real quality time spent...

Dean has his own company called Red Branch Productions which is well worth exploring. One of Deans passions is to give back and help educate children through his newly co-created children's live-action animated film documentary series -  here's just one example: Ebo's Adventures - Song: What's in the Sea'.  

I'm rounding off these show notes with direct text from Deans website because I want to highlight this exceptionally talented, and I sense, humble individual...and below is just the first paragraph!



Dean is an Emmy-winning Producer and Director of Photography. His documentary films and commercial work have taken him to some of the world's most remote locations, from several hundred miles out onto the frozen Arctic Sea, to floating through the Amazon jungle on a man-made raft, to 60 feet under water SCUBA diving with sharks off the coastal reef of Belize.



And a Big Shout and thanks for the support of the following: Rodney Hall FAME Recording Studios in Muscle Shoals, Alabama Shure microphones Affliction clothing  and Nigel J. my co-producer and voice over talent, all while running - Music Tribes Unite & VoiceWrap Studio   A Big thanks to our friends at #AudioGeer and the team @shure for their awesome support! #Shure #MV7 #podcast mic!

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We had the opportunity to catch up with our awesome friend Ashaine White at this year's EFG London Jazz Festival to talk about her new album, writing, and podcast hosting with Women in Jazz Media and working on the London Jazz Fest team! This episode of Music Matters is sponsored by Switcher Studio   To follow and or connect with the music of Ashaine White, follow the links below: https://www.facebook.com/ashainewhitemusic https://www.instagram.com/ashainewhite/?hl=en https://twitter.com/ashainewhite?lang=he
https://ashainewhite.bandcamp.com/album/fairytales

  In London on Dec 21st, 2021 - See Ashaine White LIVE   A Big thanks to our friends at #AudioGeer and the team @shure for their awesome support! #Shure #MV7 #podcast mic!

Please check out our Music Matters podcast on @spotifypodcasts
Hey, also check out the New Music Matters Podcast Website- and Music Matters SWAG

And a Big Shout and thanks for the support of the following: Rodney Hall FAME Recording Studios in Muscle Shoals, Alabama Shure microphones Affliction clothing  and Nigel J. my co-producer and voice over talent, all while running - Music Tribes Unite & VoiceWrap Studio

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Listen in on episode 1 of our new season 4 -  to my recent fun podcast chat with my new friend Mr. LORDI.
Speaking about the Globally known Finnish hard rock band and former Eurovision Song Contest winner Lordi



We chat about their new multi-album box set release, songwriting, upcoming tour plans, tips for new aspiring hard rockers, and more!    Find out more about the band at their website: www.Lordi.fi
https://www.facebook.com/LordiOfficial
https://twitter.com/LORDIOFFICIAL? https://open.spotify.com/artist/14SgKNlOCKAI0PfRD1HnWh?si=vUfSEWcFQHWhESL3YLVyGg   Thanks to Tracy Lipp for arranging this interview!

A Big thanks to our friends at #AudioGeer and the team @shure for their awesome support! #Shure #MV7 #podcast mic!

Please check out our Music Matters podcast on @spotifypodcasts
Hey, also check out the New Music Matters Podcast Website- and Music Matters SWAG

And a Big Shout and thanks for the support of the following: Rodney Hall FAME Recording Studios in Muscle Shoals, Alabama Shure microphones Affliction clothing  and Nigel J. my co-producer and voice over talent, all while running - Music Tribes Unite & VoiceWrap Studio

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My special guest on this episode is a music clearance and licensing expert - Kevin Magowan. Raised in Los Vegas, Nevada, he was fortunate enough to meet Elvis!  A born Rocker, as a young man Kevin made his way to Los Angeles, and started his career in the music business with the music publishing legend Al Gallico. Then he went on to Walt Disney Studios and worked for Evan M. Greenspan/EMG. INC in the area of music clearance and licensing. Kevin share valuable insights into the do's and don't of this complex area of the music industry, so take heed, of the valuable nuggets' of info he shares with me. Kevin's life-long love of music has never waned, he continues to write and takes the opportunity to share his passion by performing ever chance he gets.

Kevin's life-long passion for all things Buddy Holly,  inspired him to petition and secure the Buddy Holly Hollywood Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. He personal arranged to have the Star on Vine street next to the members of The Beatles, who have always acknowledged they were so inspired by Buddy and his music. The ceremony took place on what's was to have been Buddy's 75th birthday - September 7th, 2011. Through Kevin's efforts and devotion to this cause that date is now officially known as the Buddy Holly Day in Hollywood. If that wasn't enough - Kevin also was instrumental in getting the famous - Buddy Holly - "The Apartment Tapes" officially released. Through all this he has and remains a personal friend of Maria Elena Holly - Buddy's widow. 

You can connect with Kevin via his Facebook Page.

A Big thanks to our friends at #AudioGeer and the team @shure for their awesome support! #Shure #MV7 #podcast mic!

Please check out our Music Matters podcast on @spotifypodcasts
Hey, also check out the New Music Matters Podcast Website- and Music Matters SWAG

And a Big Shout and thanks for the support of the following: Rodney Hall FAME Recording Studios in Muscle Shoals, Alabama Shure microphones Affliction clothing  and Nigel J. my co-producer and voice over talent, all while running - Music Tribes Unite & VoiceWrap Studio

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What a pleasure to chat with this legend of music. Let me ask you a question: What do Miles Davis, Luther Vandross, Sting, Roberta Flack, Whitney Houston, Chaka Khan, George Benson, Michael Jackson, David Sanborn, Vanessa Williams, and hundreds of other legendary artists and musicians have in common?

Yes...they've all worked with Grammy Award-winning producer, keyboardist, composer, arranger, and synthesist Jason Miles. For 46 years, Miles has contributed his vast array of talents and deep musicality to the success of these and countless other superstars and independent artists. This man's talent, knowledge, and stories could fill a book

Actually, Jason Miles will be doing just that. The book is almost complete and is titled - The Extraordinary Journey of Jason Miles...A Musical Biography. Jason gives me little snippets of insider backstage/room things that are covered in this new book.

One, never to stand still, Jason shares exciting insights into the motivation(s) for his latest projects completed just before covid and while in lockdown, and he's fired up and ready to take his latest album -  Kind of New- Black Magic out onto an International tour.

This is a man with real genuine passion and energy for all things music, life, and love. Highly recommend you go over to his website, bookmark it and follow him on his social media channels.

Let's finish off with a quote about Jason Miles from another icon of the music industry;

 

“Jason Miles has raised the level of excellence for the musicians who have had the good fortune of working with him, myself included. He has enriched the lives of the millions of people who have listened to the music he plays, the recordings he produces, and the countless musicians he mentors and inspires. The work he did with my friends, Miles Davis and Marcus Miller have helped to define the modern face of jazz music."

​- Roberta Flack

Here is the website link I promised to keep up to date with ALL things -  Jason Miles Music - website. Plus his social media and music channels.
  

And a 'Big Shout Out' and thanks for the support of the following:
Rodney Hall FAME Recording Studios in Muscle Shoals, Alabama Shure microphones - Sullen Clothing-
Nigel J. my co-producer and voice over talent, all while running - Music Tribes Unite - and VoiceWrapStudio

 

Big thanks to our friends at #AudioGeer and the team @shure for their awesome support! #Shure #MV7 #podcast mic!

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I had such a fun time chatting with the legendary Randy Brecker from the amazing Brecker Brothers! Such an awesome and long career, we covered a lot of ground. He's a very generous and gracious man, and he had me in stitches!

Randy has had such an interesting life, his beginnings go back to being a founding member of Blood, Sweat, and Tears! His work with his brother and their band is legendary, along with his numerous other recordings, and compositions!

Here is the website link for Randy Brecker.

Plus, all his social media channels are below.

https://www.facebook.com/RandyBrecker/
https://twitter.com/randybrecker
https://www.youtube.com/user/RandyBrecker

Our podcast series is available on all major podcast outlets, search for “Music Matters With Darrell Craig Harris”. Thanks to my co-producer Nigel J. @ MusicTribesUnite.Media and to our sponsor Switcher Studio Mics supplied by Shure #switchercreator #madewithswitcher

Please check out our Music Matters podcast on @spotifypodcasts

and our New Music Matters Podcast Website- 

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#Sullen Clothing -  Music Matters SWAG

- and Nigel J. for our post-prod & voice-overs @ VoiceWrapStudio.com

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UK Jazz artist/producer/journalist Fiona Ross chats about her new album, women in jazz, and the London Jazz Fest! All on Episode 19, Season 3.

Fiona Ross is one of those people that I keep coming back to. Fiona is very inspirational and very much a role model of what is truly the meaning of success as a creative artist. I spoke with her from her London home the night after her 5th new album launch gig. I could see from all the build-up to the event, and the buzz all over social media that this new (5th) album titled: "Red Flags and High Heels" was a resounding success even after just 24 hours! 

Fiona explained her motivation for this 5th album concept, and how it was clearly a progressive linear timeline as is weaved throughout all her albums to date. We also talked about her founding "Women In Jazz Media" It's simply birth to continued exponential growth, now with 16 team members and a UK parliamentary award for Jazz Media Excellence, and the promoting of equal rights for women in the UK jazz industry. 

I highly recommend you check out the consummate musicianship of Fiona and the other musicians on this wonderful album. The production is super professional quality for an album that is totally self-funded.

Look out for more coming with Fiona and me as I head over to the London Jazz Festival - reporting live for Music Matters Podcast and playing my bass guitar as a guest at one of Fiona's London Jazz Festival gigs.

Website: Fiona Ross
Fiona Ross - YouTube Channel
Recent press article on "Red Flags and High Heels" 
Fiona Ross - Social Media Channels & Music Outlets
https://www.instagram.com/fifi_ross/
https://twitter.com/fifross
https://www.facebook.com/fionarossmusic
https://open.spotify.com/artist/59lPcyDIZJxmRqatvAjct8?play=true
https://fionarossjazz.bandcamp.com/

Website: Women In Jazz Media
LinkTree - Women In Jazz Media

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Ralphi Rosario is an American house musician and founding member of the influential Chicago DJ group Hot Mix 5, which was formed in 1981. Ralphi is one of a small group that created what is now known as 'House Music' all around the globe. He shares many backstories and thoughts about all the various music industry names he's worked along-side and tells me some of the recent things he's been working on and what's just around the corner for his large music fan base. We could have talked for a lot longer and Ralphi is a guest I am looking forward to doing a part 2 with. 

Check out one of his many awesome House Music tracks - with this little taster he did with Giangi Cappai 'Bring the Soul Back - The Shamanic'

Rosario continues to work as a DJ and remixer and has released several full-length albums. He has remixed tracks by artists including INXS, the Shamen, Jomanda, Culture Beat, Gloria Estefan, Deee-Lite, Pet Shop Boys, Madonna, Kylie Minogue, Giorgio Moroder, Michael Bublé, Mariah Carey, Ricky Martin, Kelly Clarkson, Pussycat Dolls, Goldfrapp, Rihanna, Taio Cruz, Katy Perry, and Beyoncé.

For ALL 10 of Ralphi's social media links and for your convenience access via this page - Ralphi Rosario Social Media 

 

A Big thanks to our friends at #AudioGeer and the team @shure for their awesome support! #Shure #MV7 #podcast mic!

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Hey, also check out the New Music Matters Podcast Website- and Music Matters SWAG

And a Big Shout and thanks for the support of the following: Rodney Hall FAME Recording Studios in Muscle Shoals, Alabama Shure microphones Affliction clothing  and Nigel J. my co-producer and voice over talent, all while running - Music Tribes Unite Media for our Podcast - Productions

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Listen in on my great chat with singer/producer nice guy Michael Best, aka "Nitty Green", is a member of RIFF, an R&B/Pop vocal group from Paterson, NJ.
  He's a true Entertainer, Singer-Songwriter, Vocal Producer, & Actor, with musical influences like Michael Jackson, Prince, Bobby Brown, Justin Timberlake, JayZ & Dr.Dre.   He first burst onto the music scene as a member of The group RIFF appearing in the 1989 biographical-drama film, with Morgan Freeman - "Lean on Me"  as the 'Songbirds' in the famous bathroom scene.    This episode 20, season 3 as well as our entire episodes from seasons 1, 2 & 3 are available for you on all podcast outlets!   Catch up with Michael Best, aka "Nitty Green" on his various social media channels below:
https://www.facebook.com/iamnittygreen/?ref=page_internal

https://www.instagram.com/nittygreen/?hl=en   https://www.youtube.com/c/NittyGreen/featured   https://open.spotify.com/artist/1rrX8pvXDxW3V46XqXfjm8   @musicmatterspodcastofficial is sponsored by @switcherstudio support from @shure @MusicTribesUnite @voyrme @podbean #podcast #podcsstseries #podcastlife #podcastersofinstagram #podcasting #podcaststudio #music #musician #musicians #singer #nattygreen  

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Listen in on my chat with Terry Hale, bassist for over 45 years with the legendary George Strait and the Ace In The Hole Band! On Episode 18, Seasons 3 of Music Matters Podcast.

  Such a nice humble man with so many great stories, he’s the guy that actually hired George for their band many years ago!

  Here is a direct link to Terry Hale's consummate Country & Western Discography - https://www.discogs.com/artist/2954707-Terry-Hale#images/29727100   Love this Song/Video - George Strait - Amarillo By Morning - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dNibWP8f5PQ

https://twitter.com/GeorgeStrait

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOmZHz5W3F17HraXlJveEJA
Keep up to date with all the George Strait Gig date news: http://www.georgestrait.com/news/?year=2021

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I had an awesome podcast chat this week with gold and platinum drummer musician Manny Kellough, long-time drummer and lifelong friend of the legendary Billy Preston!

A great guy, with amazing stories! Amongst the many well-known musicians that Manny knows, he shares with the listeners about his close friendship with Charlie Watts, Rolling Stones drummer, and George Harrison of the Beatles. So...listen in on episode 17, season 3 of Music Matters with Darrell Craig Harris.

Manny also recorded and performed with Larry Graham and Graham Central Station "Aint No Bout A Doubt it" and played percussion with The Rolling Stones on their "Goats Head Soup" tour!

Below are all the ways you can connect and follow Manny Kellough. 

Remember that this is your guy if you're looking for a consummate seasoned professional player to complement your music project(s).

MannyKellough.net

Manny Kellough's NEW Release

https://www.facebook.com/manny.kellough

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9w4juAH1R6A

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Listen in on episode 16, season 3 of Music Matters with our fun new chat with globally known Gaga tribute artist Tierney Allen from her home in Las Vegas! Tierney was recently featured in TIME magazine! 

Darrell and Tierney talk about her beginnings, living and working in Las Vegas, her viral social media posts on TikTok, and more! Find her on TikTok @vegasladygaga - Music Matters is sponsored by Switcher Studio with support from Shure @Shure UK

 

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Our new Music Matters with Darrell Craig Harris chat is with the awesome singer-songwriter  Seth Turner and The High Desert Drifters directly from his home in Las Vegas! We talk about Seth’s busy schedule as a pro musician, his approach to songwriting, upcoming projects, and more on Episode 15 of Season 3!   Music Matters is sponsored by our friends at Switcher Studio with support from Shure Shure UK Sullen Clothing  

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Listen in on my fun recent informative chat with Editor In Chief, podcast producer, voice-over artist, Nigel J. from his home in rural France! Today we hit 150K downloads - AWESOME :)

We talk about the influence and healing power of music on humans, the current state of things in the global music community, and more!

You can find Nigel J. at Music Tribes Unite!

Music Matters Podcast is sponsored by Switcher Studio with support from Shure Shure UK and MyPodgear.com

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It was a real pleasure to re-connect with Drummers - David Segal and Joe Hardy after first meeting at the NAMM show, and recently for Pizza in Las Vegas. Both their individual and collective strength, attitude, and work at Can Do Musos are very inspiring for me. I hope you also receive something from listening to this 30 min podcast.

For context - below is the Can-Do Musos Motto, and the meaning of Musos.

OUR DISABILITY DOES NOT DEFINE US... OUR PASSION FOR MUSIC DOES!!!

"Muso" or "musos" are terms used widely in parts of the world to describe a musician or group of musicians with passion and dedication to their music.

 

Below are is the website link (perhaps consider a donation) - contact emails and Social Media Channels.

https://www.candomusos.com/

david@candomusos.com 

https://www.instagram.com/davidsegaldrums

http://www.unit287.com/

https://www.facebook.com/CandoMusos/

https://twitter.com/candomusos

https://www.youtube.com/c/CanDoMusos/videos

https://www.instagram.com/candomusos

 

Our podcast series is available on all major podcast outlets, search for “Music Matters With Darrell Craig Harris”. Thanks to my co-producer Nigel J. @ MusicTribesUnite.Media and to our sponsor Switcher Studio Mics supplied by Shure #switchercreator #madewithswitcher

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UK R&B/Soul singer Ashaine White joins me from her home in London to talk about her new release, being a busy vocalist in the UK, working as a music journalist, and much more...

Ashaine brings the musicality back into singing with her nods to jazz harmony and a spell-binding but moody approach to Neo-soul. Inspired by the likes of Jeff Buckley, Lianne La Havas, and D'Angelo,  Ashaine describes herself as a Grunge-Soul artist, taking the fundamental approaches to jazz singing and adding a modern spin.

Please check out Ashaine's music and her social media channels below:

https://open.spotify.com/artist/3nhn1Qpg3aXPWN2IzaLj05

https://www.instagram.com/ashainewhite

https://twitter.com/ashainewhite

https://www.facebook.com/Ashainewhite

https://uk.linkedin.com/in/ashaine-white-847003109

Our podcast series is available on all major podcast outlets, search for “Music Matters With Darrell Craig Harris”. Thanks to my co-producer Nigel J. @ MusicTribesUnite.Media and to our sponsor Switcher Studio Mics supplied by Shure #switchercreator #madewithswitcher

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(screengrab from the original live stream using Switcher Studio IOS App)    Our new Music Matters podcast chat with amazing UK jazz vocalist Beverley Beirne from her home in England! We chat about her just-released album "Dream Dancer" produced by the legendary Jason Miles Music and her amazing cast of top London session musicians that join her in this exciting release! MusicMattersPodcast.com is sponsored by @Switcher Studio  

 

Social media and website for BeverlyBeirne.com 

https://www.facebook.com/BeverleyBeirneMusic/
https://twitter.com/BeverleyBeirne
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrkMnhrHiC373w7oAqz2LWw
https://open.spotify.com/artist/6VdHxrjrpiuIvaKr66n5bU

Our podcast series is available on all major podcast outlets, search for “Music Matters With Darrell Craig Harris”. Thanks to my co-producer Nigel J. @ MusicTribesUnite.Media and to our sponsor Switcher Studio Mics supplied by Shure #switchercreator #madewithswitcher

Please check out our Music Matters podcast on @spotifypodcasts

and our New Music Matters Podcast Website- 

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On this episode of Switcher Chats is my good friend Christa Renwall - what a powerhouse lady, multi-talented and passionate in helping other artists realize their full potential.  Her natural ability to mentor and seek out tangible rock-solid action plans, and witnessing the devastating impact Covid 19 emergency has brought on the Finnish arts sector, has led Christa to continue her advocacy by choosing to be politically active. Striving to make the Finnish arts environment a positive place to grow both as an artist as well as be beneficial for all parties. 

Listen in as Christa shares really helpful tips for artists to move forward in their music careers.  I do give Christa a little surprise when I play a track from way back and when we first got to know each other. Christa of course is also a fantastic musician/singer and sang on two occasions for the Eurovision contest. 

I recommend your find out more about this consummate professional and who knows she might be able to help you! 

Here are some Social media links to contact and/or follow Christa's important work.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/christa-renwall-34091754/

https://www.facebook.com/christa.renwall

https://www.facebook.com/Kuntavaaliehdokas-Christa-Renwall-110470024222148/

https://soundcloud.com/christa-renwall

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Reggie Washington was both raised and started his musical career in New York. Now he is globally known as a consummate bass player, bandleader, composer educator, mentor, and a man that has followed his heart in love. Living in Brussels, Belgian with his wife and three daughters. 

It was really great fun to spend quality time with him chatting about many things that you don't normally hear. Listen in and hear backstories, musician advice, and much more. I know you won't be disappointed.  

Please check out the website for Reggie Washington and his social media channels.

https://reggiewashington-official.com/

https://twitter.com/reggbass

https://www.youtube.com/user/JammincolorS/videos

https://www.facebook.com/Reggbass/

Our podcast series is available on all major podcast outlets, search for “Music Matters With Darrell Craig Harris”. Thanks to my co-producer Nigel J. @ MusicTribesUnite.Media and to our sponsor Switcher Studio Mics supplied by Shure #switchercreator #madewithswitcher

Please check out our Music Matters podcast on @spotifypodcasts

and our New Music Matters Podcast Website- 

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#Sullen Clothing - and Music Matters SWAG

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I was looking forward to chatting with Rebecca, especially about her new debut album 'Love Life Choices' - Although having listened to her singing and knowing some of her musical family histories. It becomes all apparent why she sounds so polished for her age.

Having active encouragement from an uncle - Steve Angel the drummer who played with Jimi Hendrix. Plus, Rebecca's mom and dad, Linda and Dennis Angel, also musical in their own right actively encouraged her to pursue he dreams of being a professional singer. You then connect this all with a musical legend producer and mentor - Jason Miles and it all makes sense. 

Prior to this debut album, Rebecca has a growing list of major music accolades/awards to her credit. Winning New Artist Breakout Single in 2020 with the 'For What It's Worth'

Love Life Choices features a roll call of some of today’s most versatile, intuitive players, who as an ensemble brings out Rebecca’s greatest strengths. Steeped in jazz, her skills as an improviser are especially potent. Just go over to her website and listen for yourself.

Below you'll find the website and Social Media for Rebecca Angel

http://rebeccaangel.net/

https://www.instagram.com/rebecca.jo.angel/?hl=en

https://www.facebook.com/rebeccaangeljazz

https://twitter.com/rebeccajoangel

https://www.youtube.com/user/rebeccajoangel/videos

Our podcast series is available on all major podcast outlets, search for “Music Matters With Darrell Craig Harris”. Thanks to my co-producer Nigel J. @ MusicTribesUnite.Media and to our sponsor Switcher Studio Mics supplied by Shure #switchercreator #madewithswitcher

 

Please check out our Music Matters podcast on @spotifypodcasts

and our New Music Matters Podcast Website- 

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#Sullen Clothing - and Music Matters SWAG

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My good friend in London, UK - Fiona Ross, and I had a chance to catch up.  Mostly, I wanted to share with all of you how totally amazing this multi-talented individual is, and for you to hear it directly from Fiona with some prompting from me. She tends to rave on about new and upcoming musicians - constantly encouraging and supporting the younger generations.

Fiona is constantly on the go. It's like she has some secret access to NASA rocket fuel. In fact, I don't think she's actually ever stopped since she started at 2-years old.

Listen in and enjoy finding out about this really authentic, fascinating advocate of so....many people. Have a look at her website - especially her BIO and see some of the well-known pop stars she's had a hand in helping on the road to global fame.

Please check out her website @ FionaRoss.Co.UK - also her Social-Media channels.

https://open.spotify.com/artist/59lPcyDIZJxmRqatvAjct8?play=true
https://twitter.com/fifross
https://www.facebook.com/fionarossmusic
https://www.instagram.com/fifi_ross/
https://www.youtube.com/user/fionaross/videos

Our podcast series is available on all major podcast outlets, search for “Music Matters With Darrell Craig Harris”. Thanks to my co-producer Nigel J. @ MusicTribesUnite.Media and to our sponsor Switcher Studio Mics supplied by Shure #switchercreator #madewithswitcher

 

Please check out our Music Matters podcast on @spotifypodcasts

and our New Music Matters Podcast Website- 

And a 'Big Shout Out' and thanks for the support of the following:

#Sullen Clothing - and Music Matters SWAG

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When Nigel J. and I started this podcast project, we set out to achieve 100K downloads. We thought it might take 12 months?

We've managed this 100K milestone in 6+ months with just 35 podcast shows and an Apple Listener rating of 4.6 of 5 Stars on nearly 800 comments. And hit a Global audience of 57 countries in March 2021.

People have asked us to share how we did it?  So...Listen in and hear how we achieved this success that is almost unheard of in the music interview podcast arena with only  35 podcast shows in the can!

We both have other projects that we work on and Nigel J. lives in the beautiful SW French countryside. His studio has all the toys and he co-produces this podcast. He's also is a 25+ year veteran voiceover talent, a globally successful and now retired editor-in-chief of a very well-known Jazz magazine, oh and did I mention he owned a Jazz Radio station that went viral and was heard in 77 countries. Like many of us creative souls - he's always doing something, and his passion is Music Tribes Unite which he says is in constant development - with funky branded swag,  multiple music-genre playlists, and media production. Like me, he's always on the go, and a person I really resonate with. 



My home base is in Las Vegas, Nevada - there's a 9-hours difference between us!   A lot of our communication is done via email and chat messages. We work well together and we both enjoy the process of bringing you audio and video music-related interviews from musicians and music industry professionals who share really vital and up-to-date thoughts, feelings, and sometimes very personal experiences.

I've been a professional Musician all my adult life and have played with some extremely well-known music 'A-Listers - Check out my Facebook profile and my Music Matters website and have a look around - If you're interested in guesting or feel someone you know is worth checking out please get in contact with me. I'm also a well-known Getty Photographer - with a wide-ranging portfolio, which you can view here. 

In this podcast - Nigel J. kindly mentioned one of the music band videos I am also into. CRUSH3D ON TH3 CURB is a music project started in 2020, including former MCA/Universal recording artists, recording and producing original music virtually.

Our podcast series is available on all major podcast outlets, search for “Music Matters With Darrell Craig Harris”. Thanks to my co-producer Nigel J. @ MusicTribesUnite.Media and to our sponsor Switcher Studio Mics supplied by Shure #switchercreator #madewithswitcher

 

Please check out our Music Matters podcast on @spotifypodcasts

and our New Music Matters Podcast Website- 

And a 'Big Shout Out' and thanks for the support of the following:

#Sullen Clothing - and Music Matters SWAG

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Music Matters with Darrell Craig Harris (pro-bassist) Livestream this time is at the Pioneer Saloon with singer/songwriter Chris Heers- This Las Vegas native has songs that have been featured in movies, TV, Xbox, and Wii Country Dance Video Games, and on worldwide radio charting several top 100 songs in the USA and as high as number one in Europe.  Chris is twice nominated for best Indie country album and for best Americana song "Leaning Into Barstow".  Chris Heers was named 2015 Las Vegas performer of the year and can be seen headlining upward of 250 shows per year in Las Vegas and throughout the Southwest.

Our podcast series is available on all major podcast outlets, search for “Music Matters With Darrell Craig Harris”. Thanks to Pioneer Saloon and to our sponsor Switcher Studio mics supplied by Shure #switchercreator #madewithswitcher

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Please check out our Music Matters podcast on @spotifypodcasts

and our New Music Matters Podcast Website- 

And a 'Big Shout Out' and thanks for the support of the following:

#Sullen Clothing - and Music Matters SWAG
Nigel J. my co-producer and voice over talent, all while running - Music Tribes Unite Media for our Podcast - Productions

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Music Matters with Darrell Craig Harris chats with singer-songwriter Philena Carter Philena Carter Music talking about songwriting, living and working in Las Vegas, her band Stanley Ave and more! Philena plays a couple of her fav singer/songwriter songs for us as well :) Our podcast series is available on all major podcast outlets, search for “Music Matters With Darrell Craig Harris”. Thanks to 11th Street Records and to our sponsor Switcher Studio mics supplied by Shure #switchercreator #madewithswitcher

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Please check out our Music Matters podcast on @spotifypodcasts

and our New Music Matters Podcast Website- 

And a 'Big Shout Out' and thanks for the support of the following:

#Sullen Clothing - and Music Matters SWAG
Nigel J. my co-producer and voice over talent, all while running - Music Tribes Unite Media for our Podcast - Productions

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Georgina (a.k.a - George) Agombar and I first connected via Instagram - While I was impressed by her website and music, after chatting with her, I was very heartened to hear what George had to share. Listen in as we chat about how George has naturally discerned for herself at a young age what it takes to provide collaboration to support musical talent in helping them to personally identify what achieving success is in the new music industry. For me, George Agombar is a positive example of what is great about a new and up-and-coming group of young music entrepreneurs for 2021 and beyond. 

Here is the website and social media links for George Agombar.

https://thirdfretltd.com/home-2/

https://www.facebook.com/thirdfretltd/

https://www.instagram.com/thirdfretltd/

https://twitter.com/GeorgeAgombar/

https://soundcloud.com/georgeagombarmusic/

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-efBlkdlgyH3H-MyZBjYBQ/featured

https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgina-agombar-32a04718a/

Big thanks to our friends at #AudioGeer and the team @shure for their awesome support! #Shure #MV7 #podcast mic!

Please check out our Music Matters podcast on @spotifypodcasts
Hey, also check out the New Music Matters Podcast Website- and Music Matters SWAG

And a 'Big Shout Out' and thanks for the support of the following:
Rodney Hall FAME Recording Studios in Muscle Shoals, Alabama Shure microphones - Sullen Clothing-
Nigel J. my co-producer and voice over talent, all while running - Music Tribes Unite Media for our Podcast - Productions

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In the first episode of our new season three - I reconnect and chat with Graham Russell of the iconic duo - Air Supply.

We chat about meeting in Japan while both touring in our respective shows. Graham shares his thoughts on songwriting, touring, life, and we even chat about Graham's deep spiritual beliefs! This was a great time spent with this fascinating individual. I hope you'll really enjoy this episode, as It’s a good one!

To find out more about Graham Russell and Air Supply, their tour dates, and much more please go to their website: Air Supply Music.  + Social media Channels.

https://www.airsupplymusic.com/

https://www.facebook.com/airsupplymusic/

https://www.instagram.com/air_supply_band/

https://twitter.com/AirSupplyMusic

https://www.youtube.com/c/AirSupplyMusicofficalchannel/videos

https://music.apple.com/us/artist/air-supply/13563

https://open.spotify.com/artist/4xXCRXOfQKQ2gjWxNhNzYW?si=z-Uz5Bl8SiaJCi0ZP6de7A&nd=1



Big thanks to our friends at #AudioGeer and the team @shure for their awesome support! #Shure #MV7 #podcast mic!

Please check out our Music Matters podcast on @spotifypodcasts
Hey, also check out the New Music Matters Podcast Website- and Music Matters SWAG

And a 'Big Shout Out' and thanks for the support of the following:
Rodney Hall FAME Recording Studios in Muscle Shoals, Alabama Shure microphones - Sullen Clothing-
Nigel J. my co-producer and voice over talent, all while running - Music Tribes Unite Media for our Podcast - Productions

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I met Tim way back when we toured on the Queen Symphony Show. Tim is well-known as the featured guitarist for NBC’s Emmy Award-winning Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert televised special. And, School of Rock The Musical.

Tim has also performed alongside Alice Cooper, John Legend, and Dee Snider, as well as recording with multi-platinum selling producers such as Rob Cavallo and David Bottrill. for 2x Grammy Award winner Gloria Gaynor, he is also a member of the Bacon Brothers with whom he has spent the last three years as their guitarist, mandolinist, and backing vocalist.

If that wasn't enough! Tim has recently produced a 5 song EP album and the first track was released on May 07, 2021.  The second single “Tequila Blues” will be released on May 24, 2021. Then look out for the full EP “Comin’ Home” on June 4, 2021.

Available on all major streaming services including Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, and Google Play. 

Here are the links to his website Tim Quick and his social media channels. 

http://timquickmusic.com/news-1

https://www.facebook.com/timquickmusic

https://www.youtube.com/user/timquickmusic/videos

https://soundcloud.com/timquickmusic

https://open.spotify.com/artist/7l8dGCLYuw3FsZjW7JBmzM?si=TnyulqE-Sz6B2V7WdZFTVA&nd=1

https://music.apple.com/us/artist/tim-quick/1443142584

https://www.imdb.com/name/nm6716463/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1

 

Big thanks to our friends at #AudioGeer and the team @shure for their awesome support! #Shure #MV7 #podcast mic!

Please check out our Music Matters podcast on @spotifypodcasts
Hey, also check out the New Music Matters Podcast Website- and Music Matters SWAG

And a 'Big Shout Out' and thanks for the support of the following:
Rodney Hall FAME Recording Studios in Muscle Shoals, Alabama Shure microphones - Sullen Clothing-
Nigel J. my co-producer and voice over talent, all while running - Music Tribes Unite Media for our Podcast - Productions

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It is great to connect with another bass guitar player and get into some details. Marten Andersson originally from Stockholm, Sweden, has lived for many years in Hollywood and on the outskirts of Los Angeles, California. He's a real heavy metal and hard rock nice dude. Well-known for playing with many famous bands - Steelheart - Lizzy Borden - Lynch Mob - Starwood - Legacy.

In 2016, Marten Andersson co-founded ‘From Classical to Rock‘ with famous Chinese violinist Yutong, acclaimed cellist Stan Sharp bringing together platinum-selling Rock Stars, and Award-Winning Classical musicians benefiting public music and art education programs.

I highly recommend that you go and have a look into the extensive bio and achievements of Marten Andersson and connect with his social media channels, and keep up to date via his newsletter to receive upcoming tour information.

As promised, here is Marten Andersson's website and his Social Media links:

https://marten.cc/

https://www.facebook.com/martenbass

https://www.instagram.com/martenandersson/

https://twitter.com/anderssonmarten

https://www.youtube.com/user/themartenandersson

Big thanks to our friends at #AudioGeer and the team @shure for their awesome support! #Shure #MV7 #podcast mic!

Please check out our Music Matters podcast on @spotifypodcasts
Hey, also check out the New Music Matters Podcast Website- and Music Matters SWAG

And a 'Big Shout Out' and thanks for the support of the following:
Rodney Hall FAME Recording Studios in Muscle Shoals, Alabama Shure microphones - Sullen Clothing-
Nigel J. my co-producer and voice over talent, all while running - Music Tribes Unite Media for our Podcast - Productions

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I had the pleasure of touring with Gary Puckett for a number of years and it was great to re-connect with him again - Just like old times. As you'll hear we covered a lot of ground in the hour that we spent chatting. I hope you enjoy this podcast as much as I did in making it. Below is a summary of the fantastic achievements that Gary has attained thus far in his impressive musical career.

GARY PUCKETT and the UNION GAP was one of the most successful musical groups of the sixties.

Gary's unmistakable signature voice garnered six consecutive gold records and top ten Billboard hits with the following titles:

"YOUNG GIRL" • "WOMAN WOMAN" • "LADY WILLPOWER" • "OVER YOU" • "THIS GIRL IS A WOMAN NOW"
"KEEP THE CUSTOMER SATISFIED" • "DON'T GIVE IN TO HIM" • "HOME"

GARY PUCKETT has performed on more than thirty network television shows and prime time specials during his career, even adding a command performance for the President and Prince Charles at the White House. The Union Gap disbanded in the seventies. In 1974, "Young Girl" was reissued in England where it received a silver record award for attaining a top-five position on the pop charts, several years after its initial release.

Gary continues to tour nationally & internationally, has a new album out now, "GARY PUCKETT - LIVE"

Gary currently resides in Clearwater, FL with his wife and family.

For more information and regular updates on Gary Puckett and his upcoming 2021 tour  - and his social media channels please visit:

http://www.garypuckettmusic.com/index.php

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100046645793199

https://www.youtube.com/c/garypuckettmusicinc/videos

 

Big thanks to our friends at #AudioGeer and the team @shure for their awesome support! #Shure #MV7 #podcast mic!

Please check out our Music Matters podcast on @spotifypodcasts
Hey, also check out the New Music Matters Podcast Website- and Music Matters SWAG

And a 'Big Shout Out' and thanks for the support of the following:
Rodney Hall FAME Recording Studios in Muscle Shoals, Alabama Shure microphones - Sullen Clothing-
Nigel J. my co-producer and voice over talent, all while running - Music Tribes Unite Media for our Podcast - Productions

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In this episode, I chat with one of my long-time friends Niki Westerback. Niki was discovered and encouraged to develop her singing skills by well-known vocal coach and record producer -Tracy Lipp of Helsinki Records. Since their first studio meeting, Niki has never looked back. Both her solo career and as the lead singer of the all-female heavy rock group - Barbe-Q-Barbies. 

Over the CV19 lockdown, Niki's was invited to provide multi-back vocals for the Euro-winning hard rock group - Lordi - Niki's successful solo singer/songwriter career is aptly titled Niki's Project, and her latest single 'Like a Clown' has just been released with poignant lyrics about being bullied. You can check out her music on her website, as well as some of her videos.

Niki Westerback & Barbe-Q-Barbies website and social links.

https://nikisproject.com- (hey join Niki's mailing list on her website:) 

https://barbebarbies.com

https://www.instagram.com/nikisproject/

https://www.instagram.com/barbeqbarbies/

https://twitter.com/niki_rock

https://twitter.com/barbeqbarbies

https://www.facebook.com/nikisproject/

https://www.facebook.com/barbeqbarbies/

Big thanks to our friends at #AudioGeer and the team @shure for their awesome support! #Shure #MV7 #podcast mic!

Please check out our Music Matters podcast on @spotifypodcasts
Hey, also check out the New Music Matters Podcast Website- and Music Matters SWAG

And a 'Big Shout Out' and thanks for the support of the following:
Rodney Hall FAME Recording Studios in Muscle Shoals, Alabama Shure microphones - Sullen Clothing-
Nigel J. my co-producer and voice over talent, all while running - Music Tribes Unite Media for our Podcast - Productions

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My chat with Waylon Revis, vocalist for 'A Killer Confession' and former 'Mushroomhead' vocalist was great fun while at the same time insightful. This is one happily married dude living in Florida. When listening to this chat I am sure like me you'll feel the clear sense that having faced personal adversity nothing now is gonna stop him from his razor-sharp focus to move forward in life. 

We cover lots of topics from his past, time with 'Mushroomhead'. How he has been dealing with life not touring due to CV19 and how he's preparing to go back out on tour and how he continues to develop his latest project 'A Killer Confession' and its music.  This was real quality time spent, and I hope we can do it again soon. 

Please check out ALl the social media channels for Waylon Revis and 'A Killers Confession'.

https://www.facebook.com/WaylonReavisAKC/

https://www.facebook.com/akillersconfession

https://akillersconfession.myshopify.com/

 

Big thanks to our friends at #AudioGeer and the team @shure for their awesome support! #Shure #MV7 #podcast mic!

Please check out our Music Matters podcast on @spotifypodcasts
Hey, also check out the New Music Matters Podcast Website- and Music Matters SWAG

And a 'Big Shout Out' and thanks for the support of the following:
Rodney Hall FAME Recording Studios in Muscle Shoals, Alabama Shure microphones - Sullen Clothing-
Nigel J. my co-producer and voice over talent, all while running - Music Tribes Unite Media for our Podcast - Productions

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It's great to chat with Bucky Heard. He joined with  'The Righteous Brothers' in 2016 at the invitation of Bill Medley, who said he'd found not only an amazing voice, he also found the right chemistry pairing up with Bucky. Above and beyond singing with the Righteous Brothers, Bucky offers an online vocal singing coaching method he's developed called Vocal PREP Metrix. Working on a strong foundational balance between Pitch, Range, Endurance, and Power.

Bucky Heard is also an actor/director/producer.- Bucky has also teamed up with The Righteous Brother guitarist John Wedemeyer. and they're well-known on the local Las Vegas music scene. Bucky and I also cover a lot of ground in this podcast and Bucky offer's great insight on dealing with the current situation and tips for longevity in the music business. 

Please checkout Bucky Heard on ALL his Social Media channels.

 

Big thanks to our friends at #AudioGeer and the team @shure for their awesome support! #Shure #MV7 #podcast mic!

Please check out our Music Matters podcast on @spotifypodcasts
Hey, also check out the New Music Matters Podcast Website- and Music Matters SWAG

And a 'Big Shout Out' and thanks for the support of the following:
Rodney Hall FAME Recording Studios in Muscle Shoals, Alabama Shure microphones - Sullen Clothing-
Nigel J. my co-producer and voice over talent, all while running - Music Tribes Unite Media for our Podcast - Productions

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My special guest on this episode is a global legend with 14 top 40 hits, 5 Top 10 Hits, and 2 x number 1 Hits - a massive Talley of Gold and Platinum records, also he has over 30 million sold records to his credit. 

It was a real pleasure to chat with Mark Farner. A Flint, Michigan native, husband, father, and the all-American frontman and guitarist for
'Grand Funk Railroad'.  Plus Mark brought me up to speed on his latest project 'Mark Farner's American Band'.  Our quality time chatting together was very insightful and a real honor. 

I highly recommend the website of Mark Farner and connecting with his social media channels. Also this Great New Video of Mark's latest release - "Never & Always" 
( Fan quote: Beautiful song and video! I’ve always loved your voice Mark - 50 years now! Wow! God bless! - Rebecca Luff )

Big thanks to our friends at #AudioGeer and the team @shure for their awesome support! #Shure #MV7 #podcast mic!

Please check out our Music Matters podcast on @spotifypodcasts
Hey, also check out the New Music Matters Podcast Website- and Music Matters SWAG

And a 'Big Shout Out' and thanks for the support of the following:
Rodney Hall FAME Recording Studios in Muscle Shoals, Alabama Shure microphones - Sullen Clothing-
Nigel J. my co-producer and voice over talent, all while running - Music Tribes Unite Media for our Podcast - Productions

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What great fun and a real pleasure to chat with Edna Martinez

Who is both a journalist and public radio station host on the public Radio Universidad Cuauhtemoc station. Her popular radio show - "MONITOR" offers vital up to date information on all elements of arts, culture and political commentary in the northern region of Chihuahua. 

Edna and I covered a lot of ground in a very short space of time. Well what do you expect when chatting with a seasoned radio show host. Listen in and hear how daily life in this part of Mexico is a great place to visit.

For more information, please visit  Radio Universided Cuauhtemoc and social media pages.

A Big thanks to our friends at #AudioGeer and the team @shure for their awesome support! #Shure #MV7 #podcast mic!

Please check out our Music Matters podcast on @spotifypodcasts
Hey, also check out the New Music Matters Podcast Website- and Music Matters SWAG

And a Big Shout and thanks for the support of the following: Rodney Hall FAME Recording Studios in Muscle Shoals, Alabama Shure microphones Affliction clothing  and Nigel J. my co-producer and voice over talent, all while running - Music Tribes Unite Media for our Podcast - Productions

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It was great to hang out with the three members of Dylan 'N' Alice - Michael, Dylan and Tommy...what great guys, talented  and mega following on their social media channels. 

Dylan the lead vocalist is well known for his YouTube, TikTok, Facebook videos, as well as several tv show appearances! His most popular video has over 115,000 million views...awesome music!

 

Check out their website = Dylan 'N' Alice and social media channels below.

A Big thanks to our friends at #AudioGeer and the team @shure for their awesome support! #Shure #MV7 #podcast mic!

Please check out our Music Matters podcast on @spotifypodcasts
Hey, also check out the New Music Matters Podcast Website- and Music Matters SWAG

And a Big Shout and thanks for the support of the following: Rodney Hall FAME Recording Studios in Muscle Shoals, Alabama Shure microphones Affliction clothing  and Nigel J. my co-producer and voice over talent, all while running - Music Tribes Unite Media for our Podcast - Productions

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What a pleasure to chat with and hear sing the unmistakable soulful voice of Finnish musician, composer, arranger and vocal coach Charlotta Kerbs. (also affectionately known as) Charlotta Curves. 

I've been following Charlotta on YouTube and social media for sometime, and she's always amazed me with the versatility of her voice, with its deep expression and amazing tone. As I mentioned it's one of those voices that is immediately recognizable. Please listen in and hear for yourself - I actually had tears flowing with her first of two songs she sings for us. The second is a haunting folk song and reminds me of many of the reasons I admire and love the time I've spent over in the lands of the Nordics.

 

I recommend you check out all things Charlotta Kerbs (also known as) Charlotta Curves on her social media channels.

A Big thanks to our friends at #AudioGeer and the team @shure for their awesome support! #Shure #MV7 #podcast mic!

Please check out our Music Matters podcast on @spotifypodcasts
Hey, also check out the New Music Matters Podcast Website- and Music Matters SWAG

And a Big Shout and thanks for the support of the following: Rodney Hall FAME Recording Studios in Muscle Shoals, Alabama Shure microphones Affliction clothing  and Nigel J. my co-producer and voice over talent, all while running - Music Tribes Unite Media for our Podcast - Productions

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What a pleasure to reconnect with this Finnish Pop superstar, kind and lovely personality. I've travelled to Finland fifteen times now.  It's people, the landscape and the energy have a special part that lives within me. Listen in as Jannike shares some fascinating insights about her start in music which is very much a vocation for her. Jannike also shares some updates and whats on her immediate horizon.

Check out her Jannike's website - Jannike Sondstrom- and social media channels -  

A Big thanks to our friends at #AudioGeer and the team @shure for their awesome support! #Shure #MV7 #podcast mic!

Please check out our Music Matters podcast on @spotifypodcasts
Hey, also check out the New Music Matters Podcast Website- and Music Matters SWAG

And a Big Shout and thanks for the support of the following: Rodney Hall FAME Recording Studios in Muscle Shoals, Alabama Shure microphones Affliction clothing  and Nigel J. my co-producer and voice over talent, all while running - Music Tribes Unite Media for our Podcast - Productions

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It's a real pleasure to chat with actress, singer and show producer – Erin Baltsar.  This ladies career path has taken her right across both the continental United States, Europe and beyond. Performing in off broadway and regional shows and onto New York. Erin is currently starring in FRIENDS! The Musical Parody which pivots to Paris Las Vegas to continue its successful off-Broadway run that pokes fun at the show we know and love.  Erin also formed and manages a Vintage Jazz trio called 'The Swing It! Girls' - performing great music and entertainment to the servicemen and women of the united states armed forces and the general public alike. Erins professional credits include theater, film and television.

Find out more about Erin Baltsar - The Swing It"! Girls and more. 

A Big thanks to our friends at #AudioGeer and the team @shure for their awesome support! #Shure #MV7 #podcast mic!

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Listen in on this episodes with our special guest  Alan Hewitt - the Moody Blues keyboardist since 2010. Darrell and Alan chat about Alan's latest grammy nominated group  - Alan Hewitt and One Nation. They also chat about  Alan playing with Earth Wind and Fire, One Nation, The Moody Blues.  Alan was originally a drummer and switched to keyboard when he realised the wide-ranging scope it provided him for composing music. His composing credits cover both film music and TV. They include National Lampoon’s Van Wilder, Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason, Survivor, MTV, Dancing With The Stars, and is a  composer for the Oprah Winfrey shows (including Oprah’s Big Give & Dr Oz). He also has  scored the music for Sony/Lionsgate TV series “Tom Holland’s Twisted Tales” and many more.

Alan's list of accolades from the industry continue to grow and includes The Golden Planet, New York International Film Fest Award, San Francisco Ocean Film Fest, both for best music score, 2 Global Music Awards, ESPY Award and 2 triple platinum albums, Warrant’s Cherry Pie and Earth,Wind & Fire’s Best Of Vol 1.  

His latest project Alan Hewitt & One Nation has won two Global Music Awards for 2015. “Best Instrumental Album & Best Instrumentalist” Alan’s latest project is a critically acclaimed fusion of great songs combined with great performances. 

Alan rounds off this very informative chat offering great advice to new and young aspiring artists hoping to make music a long-term career. Golden Nugget advice from a seasoned talented professional, and all round good guy. 

I recommend you go over to Alan's website and checkout ALL there is to know about Alan Hewitt - (this includes all his social media links as well.)

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On this episode 07 - Season 2 of Music Matters Podcast...Darrell Craig Harris guest is Internationally known vocalist, actress, show producer and good friend Anne Martinez. Listen in and hear about the lessons that Anne has learnt along the way to maintain and grow her highly successful career. Working with well known entertainers, producing and creating shows, and working through the corvid lockdown.

Originally from New York, Anne has spent her whole life in the arts and entertainment industry, coming from a talented musical family. As a trained dancer and musician, Anne has travelled the world in constant pursuit of honing her skills. This includes time on the London, UK scene and beyond. For the last eight years Anne has made her home with her husband in Las Vegas. Quickly building up a positive and solid arts performers reputation. Once again this is through Anne's attitude towards treating her craft as a business with an eye for both the detail, the respectful way she interacts with her peer group, growing fan base, and the general public audience. 

Anne is happy for you to connect with her if you have industry related question via her social media links below.

- LV Headliner Vocalist Showgirl @fantasyluxor - Bradshaw - @luxorlv, RED PENNY ARCADE

@venetianlasvegas- @bestagencylv- #bazpalazzo https://youtu.be/Fdy5HjeV0wI  

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Our guest today is Dr Michael Santucci an audiologist, president and founder of Sensaphonics a globally known audio company based in Chicago, Illinois, USA. 

Making custom molded in-ear monitors, earplugs, and hearing protection for musicians, sound engineers, industrial use, motor sports and for aircraft pilots and even space shuttle astronauts.

Listen in as audiologist Dr. Michael Santucci chats about the development of good hearing health for musicians, and some valuable technical information which may surprise even seasoned audio industry and musicians when setting up for live concerts and gigs.

Dr. Santucci also heads up the “Listen Safe” initiative as a team member with the World Health Organization. This podcast is published to celebrate all the Great work that the World Health Organization does with experts like Dr Santucci in bringing greater awareness for the need to protect our hearing throughout the course of our lives. Celebrate yours and others hearing on World Hearing Day 2021.  March 03, 2021.    

#hearathon2021  #worldhearingday  #hearingcare   #safelistening   

 

Links for Dr Santucci: Sensaphonics & ASI Audio

 

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Please check out our Music Matters podcast on @spotifypodcasts
Hey, also check out the New Music Matters Podcast Website- and Music Matters SWAG

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J-pop and K-pop Mega hit songwriter Mayu Wakisaka chats with Darrell on Music Matters Podcast. Speaking from her home in Tokyo.  Mayu and Darrell chat about her tremendous success as a songwriter and as a popular singer.

J-pop and K-pop are very different because of their respective languages, and Mayu explains how things are done. Mayu shares  information about Darrell's involvement in the launching of her success songwriting career that he was not aware of. Guess you learning something new everyday :)

Mayu has written for TWICE, Girls Generation, Got7, TXT, OH MY GIRL etc., and its worth checking out her Discography.

Also, Mayu has lots of exciting things on the horizon and you can check it all out through her social media platform links below:
(Please note the recording had some technical connection issues while recording live - we've done our best to clean the audio up and we hope you enjoy this interview.)

 

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My special guest on this episode is Billy Amendola, the editor at large of the long-time popular magazine 'Modern Drummer'.  Billy graciously shares personal facts for the first time. His growing friendship with Ringo Star since meeting at Saturday Night Live (SNL). His early music career, the forming in 1974 of the New York City based band 'Mantus'. Achieving three top ten dance singles with a worldwide success in the late 70s, and that's just for starters!

We chat about Billy's start at Modern Drummer magazine and the founder, his mentor, dear friend and drummer - Ron Spagnardi.  Billy shares what he feels are the important elements needed to be a good writer and what is expected if you wish to submit an article to Modern Drummer.

He goes on to talk about what he's observing about the music industry in its current state with the Covid19 pandemic. How vitally important it is for the music industry to collaborate and notice the prime opportunity we have to make it better and more equitable. 

Billy has reinvented himself over and over throughout his sustained and successful career. As a live performer, studio musician, producer/songwriter, and as mentioned his various roles including editor at large for Modern Drummer.

There is not doubt that Billy deeply loves the music industry for its art, and is not in anyway starry-eyed over fame. Billy has supported the launch of many performers as well as advocating for the rights of both established and new artist. He exemplifies the ability and need to reinvent oneself to remain current and he does this with finesse. 

He champions comprehensive music licensing reform, most notably The Music Modernization Act, which impacts hundreds of thousands of music creators.  Billy Amendola has both consulted and been the co-host for David Fishof’s Rock N' Roll Fantasy Camp, where attendees play, write and record music in professional rehearsal and recording studios alongside music industry legends.

Our time chatting was very enjoyable, insightful and just evaporated far to quickly. As they say 'Time fly's when your having fun' and Billy was a real fun guest.

Please checkout Billy social media pages and please consider subscribing to the Modern Drummer magazine. 

A Big thanks to our friends at #AudioGeer and the team @shure for their awesome support! #Shure #MV7 #podcast mic!

Please check out our Music Matters podcast on @spotifypodcasts
Hey, also check out the New Music Matters Podcast Website- and Music Matters SWAG

And a Big Shout and thanks for the support of the following: Rodney Hall FAME Recording Studios in Muscle Shoals, Alabama Shure microphones Affliction clothing  and Nigel J. my co-producer and voice over talent, all while running - Music Tribes Unite Media for our Podcast - Productions

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It was a real pleasure to chat with Denny....his Dad and Mom inspired and taught me a lot through my interactions with them both at music school in California. So, when I had a chance to chat with Tommy's son Denny about the wonderful film - 'The Wrecking Crew' I couldn't wait to hear about some of the interesting history behind how the film came to life as well as some insight into Denny's own cinematic career.

Listen in as Denny explains why his film about a legendary group of studio musicians took nearly 20 years to make. His film is all about the legendary group of 1960s Los Angeles session musicians who played on everything from Phil Spector classics and "Good Vibrations" to commercial jingles, Denny explains why the name The Wrecking Crew? Back in those early studio days of the 60s turning up for work in a Hawaiian shirt was not the done thing! Far to casual for the establishment - who  believed that this group of session musicians would 'wreck' the industry by dressing in a casual manner!

The movie, started in 1996 with a roundtable conversation featuring his father, guitarist Tommy Tedesco (who died in 1997), bassist Carol Kaye,  drummer Hal Blaine and saxophonist Plas Johnson. The film premiered in 2008, starting in film festival and you can currently watch it on Amazon Prime. Denny goes onto explain the  daunting task of clearing 110 songs with 90 plus of them being top 40 hits. 

Imagine paying dozens of musicians, publishers and labels residual royalties for their music to be included in the documentary! Denny never gave up and pitched the documentary to many people, he raised enough money to pay 297 session musicians whose names were on contracts for the songs used in the documentary film.  Denny still remains as dedicated as he did in 1996 to telling this very important story about 'The Wrecking Crew' and their invaluable contribution to the music industry told through this insightful and extremely enjoyable documentary film. 

We've only really scratched the surface of Denny Tedesco and his own cinematic career - his time at IMAX and his latest documentary in production - 'The Immediate Family', and much, much more...To find out more about Denny Tedesco and connect follow the links below.

'The Wrecking Crew' documentary film on Amazon

Denny Tedesco IMBD

 

A Big thanks to our friends at #AudioGeer and the team @shure for their awesome support! #Shure #MV7 #podcast mic!

Please check out our Music Matters podcast on @spotifypodcasts
Hey, also check out the New Music Matters Podcast Website- and Music Matters SWAG

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Darrell was introduced to Yuri through Darrell's performance connection with the well-known traditional Bon Daiko drummer Isaku Kageyama.

YURI KAGEYAMA is a poet, fiction writer, essayist, journalist, filmmaker and songwriter of bilingual and bicultural (Japanese and American) upbringing chats with Darrell Craig Harris on Music Matters. Yuri shares her thoughts on current daily life in Tokyo and shares her keen perspectives on how we all need to be personally responsible if we wish for a collective legacy that offers a positive outcome for our succeeding generations.

Yuri talks about her award winning film - “NEWS FROM FUKUSHIMA” which has garnered great support as it's premiered in film festivals around the world.  Yuri recites her moving poem about the plight of fukushima  accompanied by Darrell on his bass guitar in a moving online live performance for us.

 This film is a a stark example of lessons we must learn from the under-reported catastrophic failure of the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant which suffered major damage from the magnitude 9.0 earthquake and tsunami that hit Japan on March 11, 2011. The chain of events caused radiation releases from Units 1-4 forcing the evacuation of 83,000 residents from towns around the plant.

The triple meltdown also caused concerns about contamination of food and water supplies, including the 2011 rice harvest, and also the health effects of radiation on workers at the plant. Scientists estimate that the accident released 18 quadrillion becquerels of caesium-137 into the Pacific Ocean, contaminating 150 square miles of the ocean floor.

Website - Yuri Kageyama - and Yuri's social media links:

 

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Music Matters is a podcast series hosted by globally published music journalist, pro musician, published Getty Images photographer Darrell Craig Harris. Music Matters is based in Las Vegas!  

The series is produced by the Music Matters team which includes Darrell Craig Harris and voiceover artist and co-producer Nigel J. at MusicTribesUnite.Media based in the south of France! 

The podcast series features guests from all facets of the music industry including globally known artists, musicians, music biz insiders, music-related manufacturers and more!

In this episode, Darrell chats with his good friend  Rodney Hall,  who is the president of the FAME Recording Studios in Muscle Shoals Alabama.  Rodney is also the co-owner of FAME Publishing.  Rodney's father - Rick Hall along with Billy Sherrill and Tom Stafford founded  Florence Alabama Music Enterprises in 1959. Rick Hall took over as the sole owner in 1960 and renamed the recording studio with the acronym of its original name as FAME Recording Studios, moving location to Wilson Dam Highway in Muscle Shoals. In 1962 they moved again to the current building which started construction with a $12000 bank loan raised by his family.

Listen in as Rodney chats from the comfort of the newly revamped studio B at FAME, sharing some fascinating childhood memories including playing pranks on some of the most famous individuals in the music industry to funny little anecdotes his father told him when he was asked about the Rolling Stones as a guest on the late-night Jonny Carson show.  How his father gave him and his brother 5 cows each, as a way of earning money via their calf's to help pay for college and more!. 

Rodney continues to build upon his fathers famous legacy and in his own right. Producing amazing music at the FAME Recording Studios. Rodney works with a family of top-flight session musicians keeping the worldwide well-earned studios reputation at the forefront of the ever evolving music industry. To read more about this famous icon of Americana music history. Especially as a safe-harbor of culture diversity and a sanctuary of a special sound - just visit their website. Also, check out the Social media channels to keep up to date with all things - past, present and future @ FAME Recording Studios...

 

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Please check out our Music Matters podcast on @spotifypodcasts
Hey, also check out the New Music Matters Podcast Website- and Music Matters SWAG

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Well-known bassist Josh Paul is my special guest on this episode. Listen in as Josh shares backstories and insight into his life and as a bass player for the very successful rock bands - Daughtry, Suicidal Tendencies, and Infectious Grooves. Josh also tell us about his really interesting music projects that he's completed, his current ones, Zenith Devine, and the musical soundtracks by Josh and Brian Craddock on - The Project Chronicles - growing video series. 

As a family man, Josh also shares some of the lessons he's learnt over the years and why family is both a vital supportive anchor. Also, when you're touring, how important it is to be flexible, and have a working relationship built on mutual respect and trust. All these things and more help keep the passion alive while travelling away from home. 

Check out Josh Paul's website on Daughtry for both news and future tour dates. Also, you can follow, LIKE and keep up to date with Josh and his projects via his Social media links. Oh Yeah - and have a listen to Josh's project Zenith Devine on Spotify :)

 

A Big thanks to our friends at #AudioGeer and the team @shure for their awesome support! #Shure #MV7 #podcast mic!

Please check out our Music Matters podcast on @spotifypodcasts
Hey, also check out the New Music Matters Podcast Website- and Music Matters SWAG

And a Big Shout and thanks for the support of the following: Rodney Hall FAME Recording Studios in Muscle Shoals, Alabama Shure microphones Affliction clothing  and Nigel J. my co-producer and voice over talent, all while running - Music Tribes Unite Media for our Podcast - Productions

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