Queen City Music Podcast
89 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago - ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsA podcast dedicated to the local music scene in Charlotte, North Carolina. The show host speaks with local musicians, music venues, shop owners and artisans in around the Charlotte metro region.
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E75 - Matthew Ablan, musician/educator
June 01, 2024 17:55 - 1 hour - 242 MBThe Queen City Music Podcast celebrates its 75th episode! This month the microphone is turned on Matthew Ablan as his old friend Ken Kellner visits and sets out to interview the interviewer. Ken and I dig into growing up and getting into music together and where my journey in music has taken me. _________________________________________________ Donate to the QCMP _________________________________________________ Ken Kellner Instagram Facebook YouTube _________________________...
E74 - Scott McLaughlin, media composer/multi-instrumentalist
May 01, 2024 01:14 - 1 hour - 183 MBThis month Matthew Ablan speaks with media-composer, multi-instrumentalist and former music educator Scott McLaughlin! _________________________________________________ Donate to the QCMP _________________________________________________ Scott McLaughlin Website Instagram Facebook YouTube _________________________________________________ Matthew Ablan website Instagram Facebook ______________________________________________ Sponsor Midwood Guitar Studio ___...
E73 - Prog for Wishes
April 01, 2024 16:00 - 56 minutes - 51.4 MBThis month Matthew Ablan speaks with Matthew Hedrick, founder of Prog for Wishes. Prog For Wishes is an annual Progressive Rock Concert of All-Star Charlotte Musicians Benefiting Make-A-Wish. _________________________________________________ Donate to the QCMP _________________________________________________ Prog for Wishes Website Instagram Facebook _________________________________________________ Matthew Ablan website Instagram Facebook _______________________...
E.72 - Neal Carter, solo acoustic cover artist
February 28, 2024 01:01 - 1 hour - 85.2 MBThis month Matthew Ablan speaks with solo acoustic cover artist Neal Carter. Matthew and Neal discuss playing out, cover tunes, being a solo acoustic player, stage attire and more! _________________________________________________ Donate to the QCMP _________________________________________________ Neal Carter Instagram _________________________________________________ Matthew Ablan website Instagram Facebook ______________________________________________ Sponsor M...
E72 - Neal Carter, solo acoustic cover artist
February 28, 2024 01:01 - 1 hour - 85.2 MBThis month Matthew Ablan speaks with solo acoustic cover artist Neal Carter. Matthew and Neal discuss playing out, cover tunes, being a solo acoustic player, stage attire and more! _________________________________________________ Donate to the QCMP _________________________________________________ Neal Carter Instagram _________________________________________________ Matthew Ablan website Instagram Facebook ______________________________________________ Sponsor M...
E71 - Earshot, event promotion platform
February 01, 2024 17:00 - 1 hour - 96.2 MBThis month Matthew Ablan speaks with John Bureau from Earshot - an events promotion platform which connects hosts & creators through a digitized booking process & shares event details with fans. The platform enables people to find and follow profiles to keep up with local live music events and venues and musicians can book and coordinate upcoming gigs in one place. _________________________________________________ Donate to the QCMP _________________________________________________ ...
E70 - Vadim Kolpakov, The King of Seven Strings
January 01, 2024 17:00 - 1 hour - 62.8 MBHappy New Year! To kick off 2024 host Matthew Ablan speaks with The King Of Seven Strings - Vadim Kolpakov. Vadim is one of the most prominent and renowned Gypsy 7-string guitarists in the world, as well as a vocalist, dancer and composer. He specializes in in Gypsy music from Europe with fusion of Jazz, Pop, Flamenco, Latin and other World Music. _________________________________________________ Donate to the QCMP _________________________________________________ Vadim Kolpakov W...
E69 - Kevin Marshall, Smiling Moon Guitars
December 03, 2023 20:59 - 1 hour - 30.2 MBThis month host Matthew Ablan speaks with Kevin Marshall from Smiling Moon Guitars. Kevin is a luthier and sing-songwriter who has been a staple on the Charlotte music scene for over two decades. _________________________________________________ Donate to the QCMP _________________________________________________ Smiling Moon Guitars Website Instagram Facebook _________________________________________________ Matthew Ablan website Instagram Facebook ______________...
E68 - Chris Suter, Ginger Cat Sounds
November 09, 2023 01:24 - 1 hour - 107 MBThis month host Matthew Ablan speaks with Chris Suter of Ginger Cat Sounds - a recording studio designed to meet all of your audio production needs. Queen _________________________________________________ Donate to the QCMP _________________________________________________ Ginger Cat Sounds Website Instagram Facebook Tik Tok _________________________________________________ Matthew Ablan website Instagram Facebook ______________________________________________ ...
E67 - Troy Kryzalka, Number Drummer
October 01, 2023 23:57 - 1 hour - 137 MBThis month host Matthew Ablan speaks with Troy Kryzalka the Number Drummer. Troy is a former educator, curriculum and instruction trainer, coach and developer. He is the creator and teacher of the Number Drummer program which he brings schools all over the east coast. The Number Drummer program demonstrates the connection between math and music, and how when you learn a musical instrument you are also learning math.
E. 67 - Troy Kryzalka, Number Drummer
October 01, 2023 23:57 - 1 hour - 137 MBThis month host Matthew Ablan speaks with Troy Kryzalka the Number Drummer. Troy is a former educator, curriculum and instruction trainer, coach and developer. He is the creator and teacher of the Number Drummer program which he brings schools all over the east coast. The Number Drummer program demonstrates the connection between math and music, and how when you learn a musical instrument you are also learning math.
E66 - Jason Hausman, composer/sound designer
March 04, 2023 16:10 - 1 hour - 45.9 MBThis month host Matthew Ablan speaks with Jason Hausman who is a composer, sound designer and founder of the audio branding studio Hot Sakē. The two discuss Jason's evolution into composition and sound design, developing Hot Sake, what it takes to stay relevant in the field, recent/upcoming projects and becoming a falconer! _________________________________________________ Donate to the QCMP _________________________________________________ Jason Hausman Hot Sake - audio branding ...
E65 - Lowcats, lo-fi indie pop band
February 04, 2023 15:04 - 1 hour - 39 MBThis month host Matthew Ablan speaks with Chris Suter and Paul Ward who form Lowcats - an enigmatic duo who's sound can best be defined as "Lo-Fi Indie Pop." The two discuss how they the duo came to be, how the gravitated to their current style of music, their songwriting process and developing their sound. _________________________________________________ Donate to the QCMP _________________________________________________ Lowcats LinkTree Instagram YouTube Spotify ______...
E64 - Curtis Wingfield, drummer/composer
January 02, 2023 01:06 - 1 hour - 37.5 MBThis month host Matthew Ablan speaks with drummer/composer Curtis Wingfield who has been a staple on the local Charlotte music scene since the later 90's! Curtis talks about his back ground, the formation of Jazz is Led, his history with Old House Studio, his approach to composing and of course his latest music releases! _________________________________________________ Curtis Wingfield Website Instagram Facebook _________________________________________________ Matthew Ablan ...
E63 - 2022 The Year in Review
December 01, 2022 12:00 - 42 minutes - 19.7 MBFor this final episode of 2022 I go back and take interesting parts from the years past episodes (52 - 56) which feature: E52 - Daniel Grimmett, Dark Label Music E53 - Ron Brendle, bassist E54 - Marina Alexandra, classical guitarist E55 - Jim Brock, percussionist E56 - Jeremy Radio, Four Finger Records/Thousand Dollar Movie _________________________________________________ Matthew Ablan website Instagram Facebook ___________________________________________...
E62 - Jennifer Givens, singer/songwriter
November 02, 2022 00:29 - 1 hour - 42.6 MBThis month host Matthew Ablan speaks with singer/songwriter Jennifer Givens. Jennifer talks about her love of music, evolving into a songwriter, her new recording and a whole lot more! _________________________________________________ Jennifer Givens Website YouTube Facebook _________________________________________________ Matthew Ablan website Instagram Facebook Support Local Carolina ______________________________________________ Sponsors Banzoogle Middle C ...
E61 - Pete Lents, Brookstone Bards
October 01, 2022 22:12 - 2 hours - 64.3 MBThis month host Matthew Ablan speaks with musician Pete Lents from the entertainment company Brookstone Bards. Pete spills the facts on his Twitch stream, original music with Art & Pete, the yacht rock spectacular Thurston Howell a much more. If that wasn't enough we geek out at the end of the episode and continue their online debate on the Disney+ show Kenobi! _________________________________________________ Brookstone Bards Linktr.ee __________________________________________...
E60 - Todd Johnson, musician
September 03, 2022 16:13 - 1 hour - 44.8 MBThis month host Matthew Ablan speaks with musician Todd Johnson who you may know from his solo recordings or performances with Todd Johnson and the Revolvers. The two discuss Todd's music background, studying audio recording, his approach to songwriting and much more! _________________________________________________ Todd Johnson Facebook Instagram YouTube _________________________________________________ Matthew Ablan website Instagram Facebook Support Local Carolina ...
E59 - Courtney Lynn & Quinn, Americana duo
August 01, 2022 21:45 - 1 hour - 30.4 MBThis month host Matthew Ablan speaks with Courtney Lynn & Quinn - who's amazing harmonies make them a stand-out in Americana music! The ladies discuss how they met, their approach to songwriting, the role social media plays for indie artists, their business pursuit away from music and a whole lot more! _________________________________________________ Courtney Lynn & Quinn Facebook Instagram YouTube _________________________________________________ Matthew Ablan website In...
E58 - Chad Andrew Harris, guitarist
July 01, 2022 20:04 - 1 hour - 38.4 MBThis month host Matthew Ablan speaks with guitarist Chad Andrew Harris who has been making a name for himself on the Charlotte scene as both a teacher and performer. The two discuss Chad's music background, his evolution into Bluegrass music, living in Belize, playing in the Enrage Against the Machine Tribute band and many other topics! _________________________________________________ Chad Andrew Harris Facebook Instagram Enrage Against the Machine ________________________________...
E57 - Colby Dobbs, singer/pianist
June 02, 2022 01:00 - 1 hour - 32.5 MBThis month host Matthew Ablan speaks with singer/pianist Colby Dobbs. The two discuss Colby's music background, coming into his own as a singer, the murder mystery of the Lawn Friends, what it's like working with booking agencies and so much more! _________________________________________________ Colby Dobbs Facebook Instagram Lawn Friends _________________________________________________ Matthew Ablan website Instagram Facebook __________________________________________...
E56 - Jeremy Radio, Four Finger Records/Thousand Dollar Movie
May 02, 2022 01:09 - 57 minutes - 26.4 MBThis month host Matthew Ablan speaks with Jeremy Radio from Four Finger Records. The two discuss Jeremy's music background, how Four Finger Records formed, it's devotion to the Charlotte music scene, his band Thousand Dollar Movie and so much more! _________________________________________________ Four Finger Records Website Instagram Facebook _________________________________________________ Jeremy Radio Instagram Thousand Dollar Movie _________________________________...
E55 - Jim Brock, percussionist
March 30, 2022 01:20 - 42 minutes - 19.6 MBThis month host Matthew Ablan speaks with renowned percussionist Jim Brock who is an innovator in the world of drums of drums and percussion. Jim has traveled the world extensively as a performer and appeared on hundreds of recordings with artists such as Joe Walsh, Joan Baez and Joe Cocker. He has five solo recordings, a DVD entitled The Nature Of Drumming and has also being nominated for an Emmy for his music in the film “The Spirit of Sacajawea”. ------------------------------------ M...
March Extra - Teddy Johnson, Middle C Jazz
March 17, 2022 00:19 - 21 minutes - 10 MBThis month Matthew speaks with Teddy Johnson from Middle C Jazz. The two discuss what happening at MCJ regarding Covid updates, local artists, rennovations and a whole lot more! _________________________________________________ If you'd like to DONATE to the podcast we would appreciate you help! Sponsors: Middle C Jazz Midwood Guitar Studio _________________________________________________ Local Partners: Records on the Wall Reporting from 20XX Queen City Live Charlotte New ...
E54 - Marina Alexandra, classical guitarist
March 04, 2022 01:05 - 52 minutes - 24.2 MBThis month host Matthew Ablan speaks with classical guitarist Marina Alexandra. The two discuss Marina's musical background, her various recordings, solo vs ensemble playing and the Southern Guitar Festival & Competition among other things. ----------------------------------------------- To donate to the QCMP Matthew Ablan on You Tube Queen City Music Podcast sponsors Middle C Jazz Midwood Guitar Studio
E53 - Ron Brendle, bassist
February 01, 2022 22:26 - 44 minutes - 20.8 MBThis month host Matthew Ablan speaks bassist Ron Brendle who is staple on the Charlotte music scene. Ron has been named "Best Bass Player" by Charlotte magazine and "Jazz Artist of the Year" by Creative Loafing. Then two discuss Ron' s music background, how he came to play bass, what he enjoys about being a sideman and many of his musical projects. Please visit our sponsors: Middle C Jazz Midwood Guitar Studio
E52 - Daniel Grimmett, Dark Label Music
January 01, 2022 17:28 - 53 minutes - 24.6 MBThis month host Matthew Ablan speaks with Daniel Grimmett founder of Dark Label Music. Daniel talks about his music background, his journey into the music business and everything that DLM does. Follow Dark Label Music on Instagram, Facebook and YouTube.
E51 - The Wormholes
December 01, 2021 02:19 - 57 minutes - 26.5 MBThis month Matthew Ablan speaks with Chris and Ben from The Wormholes a band who's music has been described as a blend of "art-pop and psychedelic rock". The duo discuss the band's history, their unique sound, their creative process and the story behind their most recent recording "Light in the Dark". Follow The Wormholes on: Instagram and Facebook!
E50 - The Mood Kings
November 04, 2021 00:06 - 54 minutes - 25.2 MBThis month host Matthew Ablan speaks with The Mood Kings - Herman Ospina - guitar/singer, Joey Townsend - bass/vocals and Mark Schwarze - drums. The band discusses their history, the fun of creating music later in life, their acclaimed single "Dust and Bone" and about their overall creative process.
E49 - Justin Honigstein, Jambox
October 03, 2021 20:19 - 23 minutes - 10.8 MBThis month host Matthew Ablan speaks with Justin Honigstein from a Jambox - a rehearsal studio in South Charlotte. Justin fills us in on how the idea for Jambox came about, what makes it such a unique rehearsal space and future happenings.
E48 - Joni Deutsch, Amplifier podcast
September 01, 2021 23:33 - 48 minutes - 22.7 MBThis month Matthew speaks with Joni Deutsch host of WFAE's Amplifier podcast which is devoted to the local Charlotte. NC music scene. Joni discusses how she got involved with broadcasting, her interest in podcasts, what brought her to the CLT, how the Amplifier podcast came to be and developing the Charlotte Podcast Festival. You can find Joni on: Twitter and Instagram,
E47 - Chris Garges, Old House Studio
August 02, 2021 01:24 - 50 minutes - 23.4 MBThis month Matthew is happy to welcome Chris Garges from Old House Studio! Chris is the first in-person interview the QCMP has had since the Covid outbreak. The two discuss Chris' rich musical background as a drummer/percussionist, his development as a recording engineer to now studio owner and all things Old House Studio. Check out Old House Studio on Instagram and Facebook! If you'd like to help out North Carolina musicians struggling with mental health and substance abuse please visit ...
E46 - The Silencing Machine
July 01, 2021 22:34 - 40 minutes - 18.7 MBThis month host Matthew Ablan speaks with members of the heavy metal band The Silencing Machine. The band discuss how they got into music, their influences, how the band came together, the appeal of heavy music, their songwriting process and more! You can find The Silencing Machine on Spotify, Facebook and Instagram.
E45 - Emanuel Wynter, violinist/singer/songwriter
June 02, 2021 00:11 - 42 minutes - 19.6 MBThis month host Matthew Ablan speaks with the multi-talented Emanuel Wynter best known around the Charlotte area for his amazing skills on the violin. Although you may have seen Emanuel as a sideman to a variety of local Charlotte artists, he is quickly becoming known for his own music.. In this interview Emanuel opens up about his musical path on the violin, how he "broke away" from the traditional route most violinists take, playing the sideman and much more! You can find Emanuel Wynter...
E44 - Eduardo Cedeno, conductor Lake Norman Philharmonic
May 01, 2021 19:25 - 37 minutes - 17.2 MBThis month host Matthew Ablan speaks with Eduardo Cedeno - conductor of the Lake Norman Philharmonic. The two discuss Eduardo's music background, performance fears and the challenges of conducting an orchestra.
E43 - Carolina Vibes
April 01, 2021 17:00 - 30 minutes - 14.4 MBThis month host Matthew Ablan speaks with Carolina Vibes - who mix rock and reggae with jam band flair! There new release will be coming soon, so be on the look out. You can find them on Facebook and Instagram.
E42 - Fred Lee, Late Night Special
March 02, 2021 01:35 - 48 minutes - 22.2 MBThis month host Matthew Ablan speaks with Fred Lee from the band Late Night Special. The discuss Fred's musical background, the bands evolution, the songwriting process and what's ahead for them in 2021. You can find the band on Facebook and listen to them on Youtube.
E41 - Reporting from 20XX
February 03, 2021 02:30 - 29 minutes - 13.9 MBThis month host Matthew Ablan speaks with Jonny "G" from the Charlotte based blog "Reporting from 20XX" which discusses Gaming, Music and Entertainment. Don't forget to "like" them on Facebook and Instagram for they are a new local partner!
e.41 - Reporting from 20XX
February 03, 2021 02:30 - 29 minutes - 13.9 MBThis month host Matthew Ablan speaks with Jonny "G" from the Charlotte based blog "Reporting from 20XX" which discusses Gaming, Music and Entertainment. Don't forget to "like" them on Facebook and Instagram for they are a new local partner!
E40 - Pluto Gang
January 17, 2021 23:11 - 53 minutes - 24.9 MBThis month host Matthew Ablan speaks with Brennan, Dillon and Joe from Pluto Gang - a six piece soul jam band. The band mans the ground between traditional southern soul and the contemporary jam band scene by fusing funk rhythms, progressive rock leads and jazz influenced textures. They talk about how the band came together, their writing and recording process and how Covid-19 has impacted them. Follow them on Facebook, Instagram and Spotify. Also check our local partners Records on the ...
E. 40 - Pluto Gang
January 17, 2021 23:11 - 53 minutes - 24.9 MBThis month host Matthew Ablan speaks with Brennan, Dillon and Joe from Pluto Gang - a six piece soul jam band. The band mans the ground between traditional southern soul and the contemporary jam band scene by fusing funk rhythms, progressive rock leads and jazz influenced textures. They talk about how the band came together, their writing and recording process and how Covid-19 has impacted them. Follow them on Facebook, Instagram and Spotify. Also check our local partners Records on the ...
E39 - Hannah Lee, photographer
December 30, 2020 03:02 - 27 minutes - 12.7 MBThis month as we close out 2020 host Matthew Ablan speaks with photographer Hannah Lee - who has photographed everyone from Guns 'N' Roses to Charlotte's own Michael Tracy. The two discuss how she got into photography, musicians she has photographed, what is involved with getting to shoot big name artists and how the on-set of Covid19 has affected her photography business. You can check out Hannah's work on Facebook and at the Level 1 Studio webpage.
E. 39 - Hannah Lee, photographer
December 30, 2020 03:02 - 27 minutes - 12.7 MBThis month as we close out 2020 host Matthew Ablan speaks with photographer Hannah Lee - who has photographed everyone from Guns 'N' Roses to Charlotte's own Michael Tracy. The two discuss how she got into photography, musicians she has photographed, what is involved with getting to shoot big name artists and how the on-set of Covid19 has affected her photography business. You can check out Hannah's work on Facebook and at the Level 1 Studio webpage.
E38 - Middle C Jazz - Teddy Johnson, managing director
December 01, 2020 01:12 - 33 minutes - 15.8 MBThis month host Matthew Ablan speaks with Teddy Johnson who is the managing director of Middle C Jazz - Charlotte's premiere jazz club. Teddy discusses how the club came to be, Middle C's place in the Charlotte music scene, the artists who perform there and how they have be impacted by Covid-19. Check Middle C out on Facebook.
E37 - Michael Tracy, Independent Recording Artist
October 27, 2020 20:45 - 52 minutes - 24.1 MBThis month host Matthew Ablan talks with independent recording artist Michael Tracy. The two discuss Michael's late start in the music industry, his songwriting process, what it takes to be an independent artist and how artists have been dealing with on-set of Covid. You can find Michael Tracy on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.
E. 37 - Michael Tracy, Independent Recording Artist
October 27, 2020 20:45 - 52 minutes - 24.1 MBThis month host Matthew Ablan talks with independent recording artist Michael Tracy. The two discuss Michael's late start in the music industry, his songwriting process, what it takes to be an independent artist and how artists have been dealing with on-set of Covid. You can find Michael Tracy on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.
E36 - ABACAB, The Music of Genesis
October 01, 2020 01:18 - 48 minutes - 44.7 MBThis month host Matthew Ablan speaks with Pete Lents and Cliff Stankiewicz from the Genesis tribute band ABACAB. The members discuss their music backgrounds, how the band came together and the pro's and con's of being in a tribute band. Follow them on Facebook here.
E35 - Mark Kroos, independent recording artist
August 30, 2020 16:33 - 49 minutes - 45.7 MBThis month Matthew speaks with independent recording artist Mark Kroos. The two discuss Mark's solo career, his approach to song writing, how his career developed as well as their love of Ovation Guitars!
E34 - Dave Harris, Studio B Mastering
July 23, 2020 19:53 - 48 minutes - 44.8 MBThis month QCMP host Matthew Ablan speaks with Dave Harris founder and chief mastering engineer of Studio B Mastering. The two discuss the what is entailed in the mastering process, the history of Studio B and how Covid19 has impacted the music business. You can also follow Studio B Mastering on Facebook.
E33 - Jason Atkins (aka GreazyKeyz), keyboardist/organist
June 09, 2020 18:56 - 41 minutes - 38 MBThis month Matthew speaks with Jason Atkins, aka GreazyKeyz! Jason is a keyboardist and freelance musician for hire for live and studio work work, but may be most well known as the organist for the Charlotte Checkers. The two discuss his work as a freelance musician, various sessions he has done and how he came to be the organist for the Charlotte Checkers!