The Lil' Drummer Girl
103 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 months ago -This show is for musicians, artists and entrepreneurs looking for ways to promote and market their business and their lives. We have live interviews with musicians, artists and folks in the industry to help you add butts in your seats for your shows, get you noticed and hone your craft.
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#94 - Finding Your True Match this Valentine's Day and Taking Care of Yourself in the Process
February 15, 2024 00:15 - 15 minutes - 7.23 MBHappy Valentine's Day! Today's episode I discuss the importance of remaining happy during this Valentine's Day whether or not your have a partner. Valentine's Day should be a thoughtful reminder of the importance of self-love, self-care, and your true emotional well-being. Every year it seems that Valentine's Day places these large expectations on one saying that if you don't have a partner, it is a waste of time to celebrate it. well, phooey on that I say! I began giving "self-love sho...
#93 Drummer Ken Mary Drummer of Flotsam & Jetsam - Learn How To Do It All!
August 28, 2022 10:07 - 21 minutes - 17.4 MBKen Mary, is an American musician who is a drummer, producer, engineer, singer, record executive and song writer on over thirty-five albums that combined have sold over 5 million copies worldwide. He has worked in genres from heavy rock to choral music. He’s played drums with Alice Cooper, John Waite and now with his current band Flotsam & Jetsam. Ken also has a successful recording studio business Sonic Phish Productions located in Mesa, Arizona. Grab your earbuds and a cold bev an...
#92 Get Rocking and Finish Up Your Goals For 2022
August 06, 2022 13:10 - 7 minutes - 6.51 MBGreetings my lovely Drumsters, I hope you have been enjoying the wonderful days of summer. Today's episode is a quick dose of motivation to help you stay on track to wrap up your 2022 goals. Summer time is never easy to stay on track. The kids are out of school and there's so much to do before the winter time rolls around. Don't let this stop you from achieving your biggest goals. I must admit I myself have been a bad girl. I've been playing hookey from getting the things I've wanted t...
#91 Create Your Online Program Today - Fabiana Claure Will Show You How To Get Started
April 24, 2022 20:29 - 43 minutes - 39.5 MBGreetings Lovely Drumsters, Have you been contemplating putting together an online course for your business? Well, you're in the right place. Today's guest, Fabiana Claure will show you how you can create your high ticket online program and make more money in your online business. Fabiana creates financial and artistic prosperity for musicians so that they can win back their time and build a legacy without sacrificing their quality of life. She holds a doctorate degree in music in pia...
#90 Never Give Up - A Little Dose of Motivation to Keep You On Your Path
March 20, 2022 01:00 - 14 minutes - 13.4 MBHow's it going my rockin' Drumsters? How has 2022 been treating you so far? Have you kept your resolutions or have they fallen off the calendar? I hope you're still on track. If not, have no fear, you still have another 9 months to get back on the horse to get them accomplished. Today's episode is a little dose of motivation where I offer some ways to keep you moving toward your dreams and goals. So get yourself a cup of java or tea, your earbuds and I'll see you inside. Keep on Roc...
Never Give Up - A Little Dose of Motivation to Keep You On Your Path
March 20, 2022 00:00 - 14 minutes - 13.4 MBHow's it going my rockin' Drumsters? How has 2022 been treating you so far? Have you kept your resolutions or have they fallen off the calendar? I hope you're still on track. If not, have no fear, you still have another 9 months to get back on the horse to get them accomplished. Today's episode is a little dose of motivation where I offer some ways to keep you moving toward your dreams and goals. So get yourself a cup of java or tea, your earbuds and I'll see you inside. Keep on Rockin...
#89 Live Joyfully with a Purpose with Juliette Valle
December 31, 2021 21:37 - 21 minutes - 20 MBSeasons Greetings My Lovely Drumsters, I hope you had an amazing holiday season and that 2022 brings you all the love, dreams, and fun goodies life has to offer. Do you love Christmas songs? They immediately seem to make the season of the holidays festive and I don’t think Christmas would be the same without them. They seem to be a genre of music that can make you cry, laugh, or just have fun with the family and friends for some sing-alongs. I started a collection of Christmas albums...
#88 Have Yourself a Celtic Angel Christmas with Olivia Bradley & Molly Elizabeth Gibson
December 30, 2021 01:41 - 24 minutes - 22.1 MBDo you believe in Angels? I do. On Thanksgiving morning I was sitting at the beach doing some editing when along came a few folks strolling along the shoreline. They stopped to have a chat and I overheard one of them say "we kick off our tour tomorrow" so, of course, my ears perked up. I asked them what they did and Olivia said "we have a group called The Celtic Angels" she sings, dances, and plays the Irish drum. Olivia Bradley and Molly Elizabeth Gibson of the Celtic Angels Chr...
#87 Live Your Truth and Let Your Creativity Flow with Tara Divina
November 15, 2021 02:56 - 27 minutes - 25 MBGreetings Lovely Drumsters, In today's episode, Tara Divina is here to share some of her favorite tips for staying centered as an artist. Tara is a heart-healing medicine musician who creates songs to bring our deepest prayers into reality. Tara draws on her experience as a former Vice President at the Warner Music Group to offer business coaching for conscious musicians and visionary artists so they can build an organic fan base using authentic self-expression, and generate a sustainab...
#86 Keep Your Audience Captivated with Mark Asquith of Captivate FM and Rebel Base Media
October 29, 2021 03:54 - 36 minutes - 33.4 MBAre you thinking about starting your own podcast? Do you already have one? Today we have Mark Asquith CEO and founder of Captivate FM – Rebel Base Media. Mark is here to help you gain genuine listeners and get more downloads of your show. Mark quit his day job back in 2005 and started Captivate FM a podcast hosting service that serves thousands of podcasters around the world. He originally built the platform for his own podcast The Podcast Academy then decided to offer it to others. ...
Keep Your Audience Captivated with Mark Asquith of Captivate FM and Rebel Base Media
October 29, 2021 02:54 - 36 minutes - 33.4 MBAre you thinking about starting your own podcast? Do you already have one? Today we have Mark Asquith CEO and founder of Captivate FM – Rebel Base Media. Mark is here to help you gain genuine listeners and get more downloads of your show.Mark quit his day job back in 2005 and started Captivate FM a podcast hosting service that serves thousandsof podcasters around the world. He originally built the platform for his own podcast The Podcast Academy then decided to offer it to others. Today ...
#85 Set Your Business & Your Show On Fire with J.L.D. John Lee Dumas of Entrepreneurs on Fire Podcast
October 07, 2021 16:17 - 15 minutes - 14 MBAre you pondering about starting your own business? Maybe a part-time side hustle but not really sure what or where to begin? Or, maybe you’re looking to start a podcast of your own for your business. Today’s guest John Lee Dumas (J.L.D) of Entrepreneurs on Fire is here to share how you too can begin your podcast and some things to do and avoid when you begin. Even if you’re a seasoned podcaster, you’ll still learn something new about what to do and what not to do from JLD. John ...
#85 Set Your Show and Your Business On Fire with J.L.D. - John Lee Dumas of Entrepnreneurs on Fire Nation
October 03, 2021 17:05 - 12 minutes - 11.2 MBAre you pondering about starting your own business? Maybe a part-time side hustle but not really sure what or where to begin? Or, maybe you’re looking to start a podcast of your own for your business. Today’s guest John Lee Dumas (J.L.D) of Entrepreneurs on Fire is here to share how you too can begin your podcast and some things to do and avoid when you begin. Even if you’re a seasoned podcaster, you’ll still learn something new about what to do and what not to do from JLD. John Lee Dum...
#84 Ana Clements is Here to Show You How You Can Use Your Voice and Earn a Living
September 27, 2021 02:06 - 35 minutes - 32.1 MBHave you ever wondered what it would be like to make a living by using your voice? I’m not referring to a singing career but rather a one doing voice-overs. Audiobook narrators and voice-over work has been around for decades, but, today, there’s an explosion of ways you can make money and earn a living as one. No longer do you need to hire a studio, an engineer, an editor, etc., you can now do it all and at home. Today’s guest Ana Clements is Spanish by birth, British by nature, and as...
#83 How to Add Your Favorite Colors to Your Logos and Marketing Materials
September 11, 2021 14:15 - 6 minutes - 6.27 MBHello Rockin' Drumsters, I hope you are doing great and that you're accomplishing everything on your to-do lists and still getting in some downtime too. Are you looking to create some new and fresh logos for your business? Would you like to add in your favorite colors but are not sure what they may mean to others? Do you know what the color red means? What about yellow when it comes to logos? Find out here today where I will cover the colors and their meanings so that you can have t...
#82 How to Stay Motivated During Summer and Reach Your Goals
July 17, 2021 00:01 - 18 minutes - 15.5 MBGreetings my lovely Drumsters, I hope you are enjoying summer and having fun with family and friends. Do you find that it's a little bit more tricky to stay motivated to do the "important" things during this time of year? You know, the stuff we don't want to be doing when we know that if we did, we can have some amazing things happen in our lives? I know I do. And if you feel this way too, this show is for you!! Today I'll discuss a couple of things you can get jump-started with and ach...
#81 How to Make Your Show Sizzle and Go Viral with Hilda Labrada Gore
June 10, 2021 06:00 - 32 minutes - 29.4 MBAre you looking to grow your audience or build your tribe? Get more followers whether on your social media channels, YouTube channels or membership sites? Hilda Labrada Gore (Holistic Hilda) is here today to share how you can gain more ears and eyes on your creative ventures and make more money in your business. Today Hilda covers: Why hosting a podcast show is like Dancing with the Stars. How to get your interviewee comfortable to get the best show. How you can find sponsors for ...
#80 Learn How to Grow and Monetize Your Membership Site with Tom McNeill of Patreon
March 22, 2021 22:15 - 21 minutes - 28.9 MBGreetings My Lovely Drumsters, Drumroll please....today I am sharing an interview we had with Tom McNeill of Patreon. This is part of the Tampa Jam continued series. Tom McNeill, Creator Partnerships Associate at Patreon, a membership platform that makes it easy for artists to get paid is here to tell you some of the amazing benefits you can easily obtain to help you find your niche, grow your audience, and get start funding your venture online. Tom will share tips on how you can grow ...
#79 Podcasting With The Best - Podfest Expo Founder Chris Krimitsos
March 01, 2021 17:16 - 37 minutes - 27 MBGreetings my lovely Drumsters, I am so excited to share some great news. I will be speaking at the Podfest Global starting this week. I will be speaking on Wednesday evening and in honor of such, I am sharing my interview with the founder Chris Krimitsos. He was a guest on our Tampa Jam Virtual Summit last year. Chris Krimitsos of the Podfest Expo is here to show you how you can quickly get started with podcasting. Talk to people that Chris Krimitsos has spent any amount of time with an...
#78 Livestream with Ease with Ian Anderson Gray
January 17, 2021 01:02 - 31 minutes - 44.4 MBGreeting my awesome Drumsters, Today I am sharing an interview I had with Ian Anderson Gray during the Tampa Jam It's Time To Pivot Online Summit. Ian is the founder of the Confident Live Marketing Academy and Seriously Social, a blog focused on live video and social media tools. He’s an international speaker, podcaster, trainer, teacher, and consultant. Ian's discusses how you can quickly and easily learn how to add livestreaming into your business. Ian started blogging at Seriou...
#77 Dave Cool of BandZoogle - Build a Beautiful Website For Your Biz
January 16, 2021 22:00 - 26 minutes - 19.8 MBHello my lovely Drumsters! I sure hope you are having a great kick off to your new year and that your resolutions will come to fruition. Today's guest is Dave Cool (yes, that's his real name) Dave is the Vice President of Business Development at BandZoogle and he's here with us to share with you how you can create a working website that can do so many things that can earn you money in your business. Dave has spoken at dozen of music conferences including SXSW, Canadian Music Week, ...
#76 Are You Getting Enough Sleep?
January 05, 2021 00:24 - 15 minutes - 11.7 MBHappy New Year my Drumsters! I hope you had a great New Year's Eve. Aren't you excited about having a new beginning? Last year was a train wreck and we've learned so much from it. Hopefully 2021 will get us back up and running like before the Pandemic and we can reclaim our lives. The other day was #National Sleep In Day and I thought about how sometimes I get hit with insomnia and it's not so easy to sleep at all for that fact. I did some research and you'll be surprised to hear tha...
#75 End Your Year Off Right & Start The New One With Some Added Fashion Style!
December 01, 2020 22:18 - 17 minutes - 13.1 MBHi my lovely Drumsters, I hope you're having a great last few days of this not-so-nice 2020. The holiday season is always a great time to reflecting, be grateful, and, to think about the think about the things you want for your life, your family, and your business. Today's episode is about how you can add a bit of "style" to the upcoming year (new year, new you). Do you like fashion? Or, do you think it's just a waste of time, and think people can be a slave to makeup and fashion...
#74 - 10 Traits of Highly Successful People and How You Can Implement Them into Your Life!
October 27, 2020 00:07 - 43 minutes - 59.4 MBHave you ever wondered what the difference is between those who are successful and those who aren't as successful? This is something that's always made me curious since I was very young. I've studied the habits of successful folks for a long time and today's show I will cover 10 of them (there are more, but, these will get you going in the right direction). Sometimes when we want to set big goals we need to make some big steps and some bold moves. Today I cover 10 traits of highly succe...
#73 Supplies to Help You Stay Organized & Get More Done!
September 30, 2020 00:45 - 24 minutes - 26.6 MBWhat's the first thing you hear when you ask someone how they're doing? Do you get "I'm so busy", "I'm slammed at work", "It's been crazy?" I used to say those phrases all the time until I heard Tony Robbins once say something like "those who say they're busy, may be just that, busy, but, are they being productive?" and it gave me another one of those great ah-ha moments. I decided right then and there that I would stop saying "I've been busy" and now I say "I've been so productive" and ...
#72 Live Your Life In Overdrive
September 20, 2020 22:11 - 11 minutes - 15.5 MBSometimes it's hard to push ourselves to being our most productive, successful and happy. Yet, how many times a day do you think to self - "how am I ever going to get it all done?" I think we all go through this. We pile our plates up as high as we can on all the amazing things we're going to do, only to get to some or none of them done that day. Then what happens? We beat ourselves up and think we're not worthy of getting them in the first place. Have you ever felt this way? ...
#71 Look Good and Feel Great with Skin Care Tips in Honor of Men's Grooming Day
August 20, 2020 05:48 - 16 minutes - 22.8 MBHappy belated Men's Grooming Day! For those of you that think skin care is just for women, think again my friend! As skin is one of the largest organs on our bodies, it would behoove you to take good care of it. If you do, it will bless you for year's to come. Why look like your 65 when you're only 45? Right? Who wants that? Take a quick listen to today's episode for a few tips to learn what your skin type is and how to care for it, also, find out which face shape is yours and the i...
#70 Take a Time-Out -Unwind & Get More Productive!
July 23, 2020 21:06 - 11 minutes - 15.7 MBAs we go through one of the most stressful, chaotic times in our history, it's important that we try to stay on track where our health is concerned. I don't know about you, but, this is one area I've been having a difficult time. One of the ways I like to exercise in the pool. At first, the closed the pools at our complex for the first three months. Then, they re-opened them with limited hours (8-5) all of which I would be working and unable to get there at those times. Now, I'm jus...
#70 Take a Time-Out - De-stress & Get More Productive!
July 23, 2020 16:06 - 11 minutes - 15.7 MBAs we go through one of the most stressful, chaotic times in our history, it's important that we try to stay on track where our health is concerned. I don't know about you, but, this is one area I've been having a difficult time. One of the ways I like to exercise in the pool. At first, the closed the pools at our complex for the first three months. Then, they re-opened them with limited hours (8-5) all of which I would be working and unable to get there at those times. Now, I'm jus...
#69 An Evening with Zakiya Hooker Bell
July 13, 2020 22:57 - 34 minutes - 47 MBToday's guest on the Lil' Drummer Girl podcast is Zakiya Hooker. She made her debut performance in 1991 with her infamous dad, John Lee Hooker, at the Kaiser Center Theatre in Oakland, CA. Since that time Zakiya has gone on to perform on shows with the likes of Etta James, Charles Brown, John Hammond, Taj Mahal, Charlie Musselwhite and many more. Zakiya’s music is as broad as the multitude of genres they cover. She is a strong and versatile vocalist, and, Zakiya has carved out a mark...
#68 Interview with Conga Kurty - HIRIE Band Percussionist
June 09, 2020 22:21 - 32 minutes - 23.9 MBConga Kurty (Curtis Parsons) the conga player of the HIRIE Band is here with us today. Conga Kurty shares with us: How he handled receiving some bad news about his gig with HIRIE and how he handled it without jeopardizing his relationship with his bandmates. The importance of persistence and how to gain influence with affluent folks in the industry. What to do when you hear "no" and how not to let it stop you from reaching your goals. How to do things differently to get noticed in a ...
#67 It's Time To Think About Your Next Chapter
May 21, 2020 00:39 - 16 minutes - 11.3 MBI'm sorry I have been MIA for the past several weeks. I was finishing up the last touches of the book and I'm thrilled to say, it's finally done!!! Woot, woot, where's the champagne??? Since this pandemic has struck, I keep thinking about what's around the corner for us. Are you thinking about new ways that you can reinvent yourself and your career? Today's episode is here to help you think about just that. I hope you will be able to find alternate ways to help you and your family thr...
EP#67 It's Time To Think About Your Next Chapter
May 20, 2020 19:39 - 16 minutes - 11.3 MBI'm sorry I have been MIA for the past several weeks. I was finishing up the last touches of the book and I'm thrilled to say, it's finally done!!! Woot, woot, where's the champagne??? Since this pandemic has struck, I keep thinking about what's around the corner for us. Are you thinking about new ways that you can reinvent yourself and your career? Today's episode is here to help you think about just that. I hope you will be able to find alternate ways to help you and your family thr...
#66 Are You Getting What You Want?
April 16, 2020 22:15 - 15 minutes - 12.1 MBGreetings My Drumsters, I hope everyone is healthy and staying safe during these unknown and chaotic times. Today's episode is a quick but important one. It's about getting yourself one step closer to reaching your goals. Do you ask for what you want? Or, do you think that possibly the universe will secretly know and bring it to you? Knowing what you want is the first step to getting it. Sometimes we're so distracted that we forget we need to stop and listen to our internal knowing...
#65 Acknowledge Your Wins & Then Some!
February 14, 2020 01:54 - 15 minutes - 12.1 MBEveryone talks these days about the importance of goal setting. Yes, of course, it's important, but, just as important is that we should also acknowledge them when they occur. Writing them in a journal is an excellent way to do this. A few years ago, I learned the importance of not only setting our goals but, also keeping a separate journal where you can actually acknowledge those achievements on the important things we set out to do for ourselves, whether it was a personal or for a ...
#64 Do You Finish What You Start?
February 05, 2020 19:03 - 10 minutes - 7.67 MBToday's show is a reminder of the importance of finishing what you start. Do you have a plethora of projects sitting out there looking to be completed? Or, is there something that might've been very important to you that's fizzled it's lackluster and you tossed it aside like an old shoe? If that's the case, today's episode will help you get back on track. Here's some #MondayMotivation to help inspire you to get those tasks completed and stay on point until you get to the finish line. Don'...
#63 What Are Your Intentions for Your Business & Personal Life This 2020?
January 21, 2020 06:59 - 8 minutes - 6.85 MBGreetings my Drumsters, A couple of weekends ago, I was fortunate enough to attend the Oprah 2020 Vision Tour kickoff in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. I've been to many motivational seminars and conferences, and, I've never experienced anything like this one. She spoke about "intentions" and, since we're in the beginning of a new year. This is a quick episode on the importance of setting them. I hope you see all of your intentions for this year come true. Rock On & Rock Out Dawn-Marie ...
#62 - Are You Playing Your A-Game?
January 16, 2020 02:35 - 14 minutes - 9.95 MBHappy New Year. Can you believe it's 2020? Sounds strange doesn't it? Since it is a new year, I'm hoping you have all of your new year's resolutions in place. Is playing your A-Game one of them? If not, why not? Today's episode is a quick little reminder that in order for us to be our best and to have our best lives, we need to step up our game and put our A Game into action. This may mean taking small extra steps that normally might not occur and becoming more cognizant of when y...
#61 Lou Bortone - The Godfather of Video Is Here To Help Your 2020 Video Marketing Needs
January 01, 2020 20:44 - 17 minutes - 23.4 MBHappy New Year!!!! It's 2020 can you believe it? We have a brand new decade to make all of those pesky changes in our lives that maybe we didn't quite get to last year. One of my resolutions, is to do more video for you guys. I've learned all of my video technical skills and know-how from the man I'm about to introduce to you today, our guest, Lou Bortone is in the house. Lou has worked as a branding specialist for over 20 years. Before starting his own company, Lou was an award-winnin...
Lou Bortone - The Godfather of Video Is Here To Help Your 2020 Video Marketing Needs
January 01, 2020 15:44 - 17 minutes - 23.4 MBHappy New Year!!!! It's 2020 can you believe it? We have a brand new decade to make all of those pesky changes in our lives that maybe we didn't quite get to last year. One of my resolutions, is to do more video for you guys. I've learned all of my video technical skills and know-how from the man I'm about to introduce to you today, our guest, Lou Bortone is in the house. Lou has worked as a branding specialist for over 20 years. Before starting his own company, Lou was an award-winnin...
#60 Are You Passionate About Your Career or Are You Obsessed?
December 05, 2019 22:00 - 6 minutes - 9.01 MBAre you passionate about your purpose in life? Do you know what your purpose is? I recently read a book called Be Obsessed or Be Average by Grant Cardone and I must say, everything he discusses in this book rang true to my belief system. When you have a purpose, a passion, your life's ambition to do xyz, whatever that project or passion may be. Do you believe deep down in your heart of hearts that you were meant to do this thing? Here are a couple of quick questions you can ask yours...
#58 Judah Holiday Living "The Good Life" (The Life of Music)
November 01, 2019 18:17 - 24 minutes - 33.7 MBWelcome my fellow Drumsters, thanks for stopping by! Today we have a special guest, Judah Holiday is here with us from Miami, F.L.A. He is a singer songwriter whose breed of pop music is infectious with his melodies and hypnotic beats and, his warm and breezy sounds will quickly captivate you. Judah is here with us to talk about: His songwriting process. How he had to battle his addiction with Adderoll (as he was on them since the age of 7 for a learning disability). Judah sh...
#59 It's National Love Note Day With an Added Bonus
September 26, 2019 18:01 - 7 minutes - 6.01 MBToday is National Love Note Day. It's that time where you can send the one you love a nice little note to remind them that you care. When was the last time you did something special for your loved one (without it being their birthday or an anniversary). In honor of today, I am sharing two secrets from my upcoming book: 151 Musically Inspired Secrets to Master this Thing Called Life and they have to do with keeping your relationship alive and well. So take a quick listen and enjoy your...
#58 It's National Love Note Day With an Added Bonus
September 26, 2019 13:01 - 7 minutes - 6.01 MBToday is National Love Note Day. It's that time where you can send the one you love a nice little note to remind them that you care. When was the last time you did something special for your loved one (without it being their birthday or an anniversary). In honor of today, I am sharing two secrets from my upcoming book: 151 Musically Inspired Secrets to Master this Thing Called Life and they have to do with keeping your relationship alive and well. So take a quick listen and enjoy your ...
#57 It's Fight Procrastination Day
September 06, 2019 17:04 - 5 minutes - 3.86 MBDo you procrastinate? I think we all do. One way or another we let days go by and not work on the important things we know we SHOULD be working on. So, in honor of Fight Procrastination Day why not work on a couple of things that you've been putting off. You never know, it just might change your year. Best of luck to you, I know you got this! Let me know how it goes. Love, Dawn-Marie
#56- Gerardo "Jerry" Velez Conga Player - Jimi Hendrix the Gypsy Sun and Rainbows Band and Spyro Gyra
August 06, 2019 07:09 - 1 hour - 86.1 MBIn honor of the 50th anniversary of Woodstock, we are pleased to share this intimate interview with Gerardo "Jerry" Velez, the conga player with Jimi Hendrix in The Gypsy Sun and Rainbows Band. Gerardo is best known for playing the congas while performing at the original Woodstock with the infamous Jimi Hendrix in 1969. This month marks the 50th Year Anniversary of Woodstock and Gerardo “Jerry” is here to give us a birds-eye view into life in the music scene at that time and wha...
#55 How Do You Handle Rejection?
July 16, 2019 06:31 - 21 minutes - 29.6 MBHow do you handle rejection? Do you feel when you don't get whatever it is that you want, you immediately feel defeated and ready to throw in the towel and give up? For those of us in the entertainment industry, artists and entrepreneurs we will inevitably face rejection one way or another. Whether it's a personal one (say a rejection with a loved one), or going on that big audition and we didn't get the part. Rejection, by any means is never easy to swallow, let alone try to stay mo...
#54 Lawrence "Lipbone" Redding - Now This is Lip Service!
April 26, 2019 18:22 - 1 hour - 32.8 MBI met Lawrence "Lipbone" Redding the night he played at my friend Kathy’s backyard concert. I hadn’t heard of him before and promised her I’d be there to catch the show. Well, I sure was glad that I did because, although I only had an hour to catch a portion of his show, I was enthralled by his playing and what he can do vocally with his mouth, I mean the sounds he can make are unbelievable, and, all real, no trickery here. He can sound like a train, a plane or any instrument you can th...
#53 Conga Kurty - Kurtis Parsons of HIRIE Music
April 22, 2019 19:42 - 29 minutes - 16.5 MBI recently was at my 3rd annual Reggae Rise Up Festival in downtown St. Petersburg when I had the chance to see the band HIRIE live in person (finally), I’ve been trying to catch them since I learned of them about 3 years ago. Today we have a special guest, Kurtis Parsons, A/K/A “Conga Kurty” is in the house. In his interview we talk about: How to survive on the road when you have severe food allergies and how they not only affect the body, but, the mind as well and what’s need...
EP#052 Going on Tour? Get Your Tour Rider In Order
January 18, 2019 20:51 - 15 minutes - 14 MBAre you going on a tour with your band soon? Do you have a tour manager? If not, you might need to do all of the work yourself. Do you know what to put into a tour rider? If not, today I'll cover some of the main points to a tour rider and you will learn what you should add to it and will allow for a smooth and seamless tour. Having all of your important descriptions and details included will keep no one guessing as to who does what, where and when. Grab a pen and take some n...