Artist Connection Podcast
50 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 6 years ago - ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsThe Artist Connection Podcast has been offering long form interviews with artists from the past, present, and future since 2011. Hear what inspires them to get out of bed each morning and practice the craft that they love. My guests include people that I truly respect from many different backgrounds. Each episode provides a unique mix of music and conversation. Enjoy!
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Episode 307 - Courtney Moorehead Balaker
August 01, 2018 04:14 - 50 minutes - 53.7 MBWelcome to Episode 307 of The Artist Connection Podcast! My guest today is Courtney Moorehead Balaker! She is an award-winning filmmaker, producer, director, writer, and co-founder of Korchula Productions. Her latest project “Little Pink House” is available now for streaming, VOD, and DVD. It tells the true story of one woman’s struggle to save her home from corporate redevelopment in her area. She is up against Pfizer and the government in this emotional tale of the importance of fighting f...
Episode 306 - Ben Rauch
July 29, 2018 06:51 - 57 minutes - 60.7 MBWelcome to Episode 306 of The Artist Connection Podcast! My guest today is actor & musician Ben Rauch! His latest track “The Emoji Song” has recently won Best Comedy Song in the USA Songwriting Competition. It also won four Silver Medal awards for Outstanding Achievement in the Global Music Awards. This praise and recognition is well deserved. It is such a fun song! Be sure to check out the video, as well. Both “The Emoji Song” and Ben’s holiday hit “Jersey Christmas” are featured with this ...
Episode 305 - Jason Klahr
July 14, 2018 01:19 - 1 hour - 80.8 MBAt long last...The wait is over...Episode 305 of The Artist Connection Podcast is here! My guest today is musician Jason Klahr. We have been friends & brothers for 36 years and I am so excited to share his story with you. We start at the very beginning and discuss his earliest musical influences, his time in the US Navy, the places that he has called home, and his life in Hawaii. He is one of my favorite guitar players, and the first person to make music a tangible thing for me. Songs went f...
Episode 304 - Eric Walker
October 05, 2017 00:33 - 52 minutes - 60.6 MBWelcome to Episode 304 of The Artist Connection Podcast! My guest today is Actor-Musician-Producer Eric Walker. His latest album “Brand New Day” is available now. Three of his tracks are featured throughout this episode. After you listen to the interview, be sure to pick up your own copy. I will provide links below. Eric has the distinction of being my first guest from the Star Wars universe! As a child actor, Eric was cast as Mace Towani in “Caravan of Courage: An Ewok Adventure” & “Ewoks...
Episode 303 - Mark Slaughter
August 25, 2017 21:21 - 55 minutes - 60.8 MBWelcome to Episode 303 of The Artist Connection Podcast! My guest today is music legend Mark Slaughter! I have been a fan of his since the 80’s, so having the chance to speak with him was a real thrill for me. His new solo album “Halfway There” is available now. Three tracks from it are featured throughout this episode, along with a Van Halen cover that he recorded in 2007. After you listen to the interview, be sure to pick up your own copy of the album. I will provide links below. We also t...
Stewart Kenny - Perfect Day
July 31, 2017 22:09Long time listeners to my podcast know that Dublin's own Stewart Kenny is one of my favorite singer/songwriters of the past six years. He has been on my show many times and I count him among my closest friends. He reached out to me this week to share his latest collection of songs. I was honored to be the first person to hear them in their completed form. It may sound like I'm bragging, but wait...there's more! He was kind enough to allow me to share the link with all of you. Please go to ht...
Episode 302 - Joie Calio
July 04, 2017 21:31 - 1 hour - 108 MBHappy Independence Day to all of my fellow Americans celebrating on this beautiful 4th of July Weekend! I have a very special episode on deck today. Musician Joie Calio returns to the show to catch me up on all of the work that he’s been doing with dada and 7horse. He and his bandmates are about to kick off a new set of dates for the dada tour. I will be there when they come to Philadelphia in September. Learn more at www.dadaforever.com. Joie allowed me to feature some of my favorite dada &...
Episode 301 - Brad Williams
June 23, 2017 18:05 - 48 minutes - 46.8 MBIt is hard to believe that the 6th anniversary of this podcast is only a few days away. I have met some amazing people along the way and I am honored to have the opportunity to share these conversations with you. Today’s episode starts off with “Swagger,” the brand new single from the band 7horse. Learn more about them at www.7horsemusic.com, and be sure to stop by Amazon or iTunes to grab your own copy of the song. After that you will hear my interview with comedian Brad Williams. I had so ...
Episode 300 - Stewart Kenny
May 19, 2017 01:19 - 1 hour - 62.4 MBWelcome to Episode 300 of The Artist Connection Podcast! My guest for this milestone is my good friend Stewart Kenny. Stew is a singer/songwriter from Dublin Ireland, and longtime listeners know him from his many appearances over the past several years. It is always great to catch up with him. His brand new album “A Better Place” is available now at iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/stewart-kenny/id327768932). Please check it out and pick up a copy of your own. If you connect with S...
Episode 299 - Jim McCarty
April 28, 2017 04:10 - 1 hour - 71 MBThe Artist Connection Podcast is back and bigger than ever! Today’s guest is musician Jim McCarty. He is best known as the drummer for The Yardbirds, but there is so much more to the story. We talked about his early double life as a London Stockbroker by day and drumming Mod by night, and his family’s reaction to his career in the music business. He shared stories about his life post-Yardbirds, and how it all came back around for him. Jim also has amazing solo albums available. I sprinkled i...
Episode 298 - George Hrab
December 19, 2016 22:47 - 2 hours - 177 MBToday’s returning guest is a musician, podcaster, author, and world traveler. George Hrab does it all! He was one of my first guests back in 2011 and his podcast was a major inspiration behind my desire to start this show. He gave me advice in those early days that has stayed with me through the years. I was so happy that he took time out of his busy schedule to stop over and catch up. George shared some highlights of 2016, why he chose to plant roots in Bethlehem PA, and his thoughts on soc...
Episode 297 - Chris Butler
December 02, 2016 17:12 - 2 hours - 178 MBI am very excited to share this episode with you! Today’s guest is musician Chris Butler. Even though this is his first appearance, he plays a big part in the history of the show. As I planned out the podcast back in 2011, Chris was on my original list of people that I wanted to speak with. I am thrilled that I now have the opportunity to feature this talented artist and share his story and music with you. I first learned about Chris back in 1982. He was the founder/guitarist/songwriter of T...
Episode 296 - Joie Calio
November 11, 2016 18:27 - 1 hour - 105 MBToday’s guest is Joie Calio! This episode explores the many sides of this cool musician through music and conversation. I am a huge fan of his band “7Horse”, and meeting him to talk through his life and musical career was a great experience for me. He shared stories about growing up in the San Francisco Bay Area, when music first took hold of him, and his many adventures in the 90's and beyond. Joie has been a working musician his whole life, and you can still hear the excitement in his vo...
Episode 295 - Michael Des Barres
November 02, 2016 22:04 - 1 hour - 86.4 MBToday’s guest is Actor/Rocker/Renaissance Man Michael Des Barres! This episode gave me the opportunity to explore the many sides of this legendary performer through music and conversation. I have been a fan of his for as long as I can remember, and meeting him was an absolute thrill! He doesn’t normally talk about the past in great detail, but he gave me a glimpse during our hour together because he knew how much it meant to me. He has contributed so much to the pop culture landscape and I w...
Episode 294 - Jade Starling
August 21, 2016 19:48 - 1 hour - 75.8 MBThe Artist Connection Podcast is back! My good friend Jade Starling returns to the show to break my summer long hiatus, and it was great to speak with her again. She has a brand new single out now on Tazmania Records. Jade joined Mike Ferullo on "Party 2 Life." Two versions of this high energy track are featured here. I love it, and I know you will, too. Jade and I covered some heavy topics in this interview. We talked through some recent events that are happening in the world which haven't ...
Episode 293 - LAW
May 28, 2016 05:29 - 1 hour - 105 MBToday's guest is my good friend LAW! He's been featured here many times and we always have a lot to talk about. It's been about six months since we last spoke, and we lost many musical greats in that time. We paid tribute to many of them during our conversation, but our primary focus was on Prince. His music meant so much to both of us and it was nice to share our memories and favorite musical moments. LAW has such respect for the people that came before him and influenced what he is doing t...
Episode 292 - Emily Capell
April 27, 2016 21:54 - 1 hour - 73.5 MBIntroducing UK singer/songwriter Emily Capell! This episode mixes music and my conversation with this dynamic performer. Her songs are catchy but also make you think. These are the same qualities that attracted me to The Clash in the early 80's. Through Emily, I learned about Winston Silcott and Smiley Culture. These may not be household names in the States, but they are very significant in England. Five of Emily's songs are featured with this episode, as well as the story behind each. We al...
Episode 291 - Angela Elia
April 16, 2016 17:42 - 41 minutes - 47.1 MBMy guest today is singer/songwriter Angela Elia! She lives in NYC and we had a lot to talk about! We covered topics as varied as social media, life in the Big Apple, technology, and various social issues. The thing that linked everything together is music. Even though we just met, it was if I'd known Angela for years. Her single is called "Be Okay" and it is featured with this episode. After you hear it, I know you will want your own copy. Angela has an active presence on Instagram, and Twit...
Episode 290 - Clay Snyder
March 30, 2016 21:12 - 53 minutes - 61.1 MBMy guest today is singer/songwriter Clay Snyder! Clay grew up in Hawaii but is now living in Erie, PA. His musical mission is to “Spread the Aloha lifestyle, the positive vibes that heal” and he more than accomplishes that goal! Three of his songs are featured here to give you an idea of what this means. It was so cool to speak with him about his life, experiences, influences, and the importance of having the confidence to get on stage and perform. Clay is very active on social media, so be ...
Episode 289 - Cliff Hillis
March 18, 2016 20:14 - 41 minutes - 47.5 MBToday's guest is Philadelphia area singer/songwriter Cliff Hillis! His brand new EP "Love Not War" is being released today, and Cliff joined me to tell me all about it. I have been a fan of Cliff's music since seeing him open for Smash Palace last year and I'm happy to share his story with you on this special day. We had a great conversation about his early days, the musicians that he works with, our shared love of vinyl records, and our common influences from the late 70's and early 80's. V...
Episode 288 - Rachael Sage
March 10, 2016 17:52 - 48 minutes - 56 MBToday's guest is Rachael Sage! She is a vocalist, multi-instrumentalist, dancer, visual artist, songwriter, and producer. Rachael is no stranger to life on the road, performing over a 100 dates per year. Her latest tour begins in Austin on 3/16/16 at SXSW. Keep up to date with all of the tour stops at www.rachaelsage.com. We had a nice conversation about her life, music, and experiences. She has been releasing albums since 1996 and I am a huge fan of her work. Three of my favorite songs are ...
Episode 287 - J Smith
February 27, 2016 21:47 - 36 minutes - 41.9 MBToday's episode features the long awaited return of J Smith to The Artist Connection Podcast! J first appeared back in July of 2012 for Ep 091. Since that time, he has been through some life changing experiences and has grown as a man and an artist. The good news is he is back with a brand new single and a new outlook on his future. J's music has always been positive but he went through some things that put his attitude to the test. He came out on the other side and is ready to impress us al...
Episode 286 - Jax
February 17, 2016 22:21 - 27 minutes - 31.1 MBToday's guest is Jax! Many of you know her from Season 14 of American Idol. She had so many cool musical moments that led to her strong finish. Her diverse song selections made her one of my all time favorites in the history of that show. It was great to speak with her about her influences and her brand new single "La La Land" which is featured here along with two tracks from the "American Idol Season 14-Best of Jax" album. Learn more about her atwww.jaxofficialx.com and watch for her on Fac...
Episode 285 - Brian Mackey
February 03, 2016 18:42 - 49 minutes - 56.4 MBNYC based singer/songwriter Brian Mackey joined me on the show for a fantastic conversation about his life and music. His various influences come through in his songs, and his writing style is very autobiographical. You can tell that he has lived every note. He is a classically trained pianist and was inspired by Bob Dylan & Jim Croce as much as Mozart & Beethoven. Brian brings it all together and has an amazing story to tell. His latest record is called "Broken Heartstrings." Two songs from...
Episode 283 - Dani Rey
January 08, 2016 21:26 - 28 minutes - 32.8 MBMy guest today is singer Dani Rey! We talked about her debut album "Yo!" as well as her life and inspirations. She is a proud Cuban that was raised between Washington DC and Miami. Dani recently moved to Los Angeles to focus on her music and acting career. At 17 years old, she is already a high school graduate and currently attends Penn State University World Campus. Three songs from "Yo!" are featured with this episode, including the title track. For that one, Dani teamed up with Grammy Awa...
Episode 282 - Holiday Thanks 2015
January 04, 2016 21:14 - 52 minutes - 60.6 MBWelcome to my annual Christmas episode! 2015 was an amazing year for me both personally and professionally. I want to thank all of my guests that joined me, and thank you for listening! Special thanks to my family along with Hiyori, Matt Syverson, Tim Binder, Tommy Kenny, and Cindy & Jen at LadyLake for their endless support. I had some old friends stop by for this episode and it was great to catch up with them. I also have a few instant holiday classics to share with you. They are listed be...
Episode 281 - LAW
December 22, 2015 20:03 - 1 hour - 108 MBToday's guest needs no introduction. LAW has been on this show so many times, and each appearance is as unique as he is! No scripts, no edits, and no agendas. We just talk about whatever is on our minds and happening right now. This episode covers topics like LAW's inspiration for his dance moves and style, James Brown, and the Amy Winehouse doc. Learn more about him at https://www.facebook.com/The-Official-Fan-Page-Of-LAW-Planet-12-Productions--189013589954/ and https://twitter.com/planet12...
Episode 280 - Russell Sinclair
December 21, 2015 21:08 - 1 hour - 75.4 MBToday's guest is UK musician Russell Sinclair! I recently called over to Plymouth to speak with him about his brand new debut album "Bought & Sold." It is a fantastic collection of songs, two of which are featured with this episode. Russell draws his inspiration from many styles of music. I first saw him online and checked out his website. I bought all of his music within minutes! He is the kind of artist that can instantly inspire you. I am also featuring songs from his Plymouth Tapes EPs s...
Episode 279 - Judy Chaikin
December 14, 2015 06:06 - 54 minutes - 62.1 MBMy guest today is Judy Chaikin! She is the Writer/Producer/Director of "The Girls in the Band." It is out now on DVD and VOD. I LOVED this movie. It was so exciting to have been given the opportunity to speak with Judy about it and feature her story of how the project came together. It is a documentary that details the journey of female jazz musicians from the 1930's through today. I am a huge fan of music, and thought I knew most of the highlights of 20th century musical history. I was wron...
Episode 278 - Luke Wade
December 07, 2015 15:27 - 37 minutes - 42.5 MBMy guest today is musician Luke Wade! Many of you know him from Season 7 of "The Voice." One of his performances caused Adam Levine to stand on his chair! We talked about his time on that hit show, as well as his life before and after the time that he spent there. Luke also told me about his recent tour and his plans to record a new album in 2016. He currently has a PledgeMusic Campaign which allows you to contribute towards the creation of the album. Learn more at http://www.pledgemusic.com...
Episode 277 - Lauren Carter
November 20, 2015 18:58 - 57 minutes - 66.3 MBToday's guest is award winning singer/international model/actress Lauren Carter! She just released a brand new single called "American Dream." We talked about a number of topics including her songwriting process, traffic in LA, and navigating the waters of social media. Lauren has a Master's Degree in music and also gives voice lessons. Three of her songs are featured with this episode which will give you an idea of her many styles and vocal talents. The show starts off with her cover of "Gr...
Episode 276 - Olivia Millerschin
November 16, 2015 01:46 - 40 minutes - 46.2 MBSinger/songwriter Olivia Millerschin returns to the show for her second appearance! She was originally featured on Episode 195 back in April of 2014. A lot has been going on since then so this was the perfect opportunity to catch up with her. We talked about her appearances on America's Got Talent, her 40 city tour that followed, and her visit to the UK. Olivia also has a PledgeMusic campaign happening now to support the creation of her new album. You can learn more about this exciting proje...
Episode 275 - Lydia Chase
November 10, 2015 15:35 - 53 minutes - 61.5 MBI recently called over to the UK to speak with singer Lydia Chase! Her debut single is called "Ultimate Drive", and it's available now. I found it online a few weeks ago and loved it immediately. Lydia told me the story and motivation behind it, and gave me a sneak peek at the title of her next single. She has been paying her dues by singing cover songs for the last 11 years, and recently decided to share her original music with the world. Lydia is off to a strong ...
Episode 274 - Bernie Worrell
October 30, 2015 15:08 - 53 minutes - 60.7 MBToday's featured guest is music legend Bernie Worrell! The interview is not new, as I featured it in Episode 023. That was four years ago in October of 2011. My show was very new, and it was pretty basic. There was no music, no intros & outros, and no editing at all. The format was strictly the conversation that I recorded with my guest. I have been a fan of Bernie Worrell since I was young. The fact that he agreed to be on my show so early in its run blew me away. We spent an afternoon toge...
Episode 273 - Donica Knight
October 26, 2015 04:59 - 35 minutes - 41.1 MBMy guest today is singer/songwriter Donica Knight! She recently called me from her home in Alabama to talk about her life, influences, and brand new single called "Love ain't a Prize". It is a great song and is featured with this episode! You can buy it now at www.donicaknight.com. Look for it on Amazon, iTunes, and several other outlets around the world on November 1st, 2015. Donica spends time between Alabama and Los Angeles and had some great things to say about the differences between th...
Episode 272 - Billy Grima
October 22, 2015 19:48 - 54 minutes - 62.3 MBToday's guest is musician Billy Grima! He recently called me from his home in Canada to talk about his life, music, and influences. His latest album is "Sugar & Cream", and three tracks are featured with this episode. Billy grew up in Australia and moved to Canada as a teenager. We talked about how he dealt with that transition and the differences between the two places. He also told me about his musical roots in the church choir. It is a tradition that he still practices today. Learn more a...
Episode 271 - Pete Thompson
October 14, 2015 13:59 - 1 hour - 82.8 MBMy guest today is musician Pete Thompson! He is the singer & guitarist for the UK band "The Magic Es". They just released a brand new single called "Melody Jane". It is the first of many great tracks of theirs that are coming our way over the next few months, and it is featured here today! This band delivers guitar driven pop and their influences are based on The Who, The Undertones, and The Jam to name just a few. I love this first track and can't wait to hear what's next. In addition to th...
Episode 270 - Steve Butler
October 07, 2015 21:06 - 43 minutes - 49.8 MBMy guest today is Steve Butler! He is the guitarist/vocalist for the band Smash Palace. They just released their 11th album called "Some Kind of Magic". It was released by Zip Records and includes four fantastic tracks. The first single, "Haddontown", is featured here. It was great to speak with Steve about his influences, the history of the band, working with his brother Brian, and some upcoming dates. He has been in the music business for over 35 years and has had his shares of ups and dow...
Episode 269 - Christine Weatherup
October 02, 2015 17:45 - 48 minutes - 55.9 MBMy guest today is Christine Weatherup! She was born and raised in Los Angeles and has been acting professionally since she was a teenager. She joined me to talk about her starring role in the indie anti-romantic comedy "Bread and Butter". Christine's character is Amelia Karinksy. She's a 30 year old obsessed with her virginity and is struggling to navigate relationships with two men that fell for her at the same time. Christine brings equal measures of sweet, awkward, and laugh out loud funn...
Episode 268 - Jordan White
September 29, 2015 22:22 - 53 minutes - 61.6 MBMy guest today is singer/songwriter Jordan White! This is Jordan's third appearance on the show. He just released a brand new single called "Crazy Girl". It is available now and was released on Flexitone Records. Jordan told me all about it. We talked about the recording process and the inspiration for the track. It was cool to catch up with him. We also talked about navigating social media and fans using mobile devices to record concerts. Learn more about Jordan at www.jordanwhitemusic.com ...
Episode 267 - Jerry McWorter
September 24, 2015 19:59 - 58 minutes - 66.8 MBGuests and Show Notes My guest today is musician Jerry McWorter. I recently caught up with him on the road between west coast tour dates. Jerry is the drummer and vocalist for the band Hot Roux, and just released a brand new album called "Stranger's Blues". I have a copy, and I love the Louisiana flavored blues. So many great tracks on this. Learn more at www.jerrymcworter.com. Three songs from "Stranger's Blues" are featured with this episode. Once you hear them, I know that you will want ...
Episode 266 - Chris Mulkey
September 10, 2015 19:55 - 56 minutes - 64.5 MBMy guest today is Chris Mulkey. He is a man of many talents, and I am thrilled to have him on the show! He is an actor that has appeared in countless film and TV roles going back to the mid 70's. What you may not know is that he is also an incredible musician and plays a mean guitar. Needless to say, we had a lot to talk about! We started things off by discussing his latest film "The Surface". It is out now on DVD and VOD. Most of the action takes place on a boat in the middle of Lake Michig...
Episode 265 - Madellaine Paxson
September 02, 2015 15:15 - 55 minutes - 63 MBMy guest today is Madellaine Paxson! She is making her directorial debut with the movie Blood Punch. It is available now on VOD, DVD, and iTunes. It has won several awards on the festival circuit, and I highly recommend it. The story grabbed me in the first two minutes, and did not let go until the end credits. Madellaine told me how she and the cast worked together on the 17th season of Power Rangers RPM, and her work as a writer at Walt Disney TV Animation. Blood Punch is quite the departu...
The Punk Meets the Podfather: Part Three
August 31, 2015 21:01August is coming to a close, and I haven't posted any new episodes. Have no fear, there is no "pod fade" in this broadcaster's future! The last part of the summer just flew by! I have been busy making memories with my family and seeing some amazing concerts. I needed new experiences to talk about on the podcast, and I am ready to rock. We went to see Cheap Trick and Peter Frampton, Robert Plant, and ended the summer with a 5 Seconds of Summer show in Hershey, PA. We also spent a few days in ...
Episode 264 - Yasmine Van Wilt
July 30, 2015 07:32 - 1 hour - 91.3 MBMy guest today is the incredibly talented Yasmine Van Wilt! Where to begin? She is a singer/songwriter, classically trained actress, performance artist, activist, published author, and has a Ph. D. in Creative Writing! Our conversation covered many of those topics and I feel like I barely scratched the surface. I hope to have her on again very soon to learn more. Van Wild is the name of her Southern Blues-Pop solo project, and she was nice enough to allow me to include three tracks with this...
Episode 263 - Michael Marquart
July 29, 2015 15:22 - 1 hour - 73.8 MBMy guest today is Michael Marquart. He is the musical mastermind behind "A Bad Think". I am such a huge fan of his work and it was an honor to speak with him. We talked about his life, music, and the state of the music business. Three songs from his latest album "Don't Forget Us" are featured here. Learn more at www.abadthink.com. Be sure to check out the video for "Save Us All", which was directed by Derek Borte. Special thanks to Tim Binder from New Ocean Media for making this possible. If...
Episode 262 - Eric Brombacher
July 23, 2015 15:25 - 1 hour - 93.3 MBGuitarist Eric Brombacher returns to the show to catch up and give me an update on all of the things that Shattervox has been working on! They are a fantastic band out of Toronto, and have been very busy. The new single "Melody" has just been released and it is so good! Eric allowed me to feature it here, along with "Walk Away". Pick up your copy at Amazon (http://amzn.to/1Mq1H3s), iTunes, or Bandcamp (https://shattervox.bandcamp.com/). We also talked about our recent concert experiences and...
Episode 261 - Jacob Bunton
July 04, 2015 18:32 - 55 minutes - 63.5 MBThis episode marks the four year anniversary of my show, and I am happy that Jacob Bunton joined me to celebrate! He is the front man for two great bands...Adler and Lynam! We talked about life in Birmingham AL, our shared love of 80's hard rock, and the early days of his career. Adler is going out on the road in support of their "Back from the Dead" album. I am featuring a few tracks from that one, along with one from the Lynam EP "Halfway to Hell" Please pick up a copy of both and support ...
Episode 260 - Rick Vito
June 15, 2015 13:57 - 57 minutes - 65.8 MBMy guest today is legendary guitarist Rick Vito! I have been a fan of his work for many years, and am honored to have him here. He has appeared on classic recordings by Todd Rundgren, Jackson Browne, John Mayall, and Bob Seger. He also replaced Lindsey Buckingham in Fleetwood Mac from 1987-1991. He started releasing solo records in 1992 which leads us to his brand new collection of songs called "Mojo On My Side". It is being released on June 16th 2015 on Delta Groove. Four new tracks are fea...