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B Sharp And C

45 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago -

Arty takes you on a musical adventure as he introduces today's talented musicians. We focus on the underrated, the up-and-coming, the indie, and the under-appreciated artists from all walks of life and from all eras. Get ready to take a trip on this fun musical ride! Contact us at [email protected]. We would love to mention your comments on the podcast.

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Episodes

B Sharp And C Beth Hart

August 18, 2021 09:00 - 23 minutes - 21.9 MB

Arty vents for a bit here regarding losing a whole episode due to the file becoming corrupted after he edited it. Also, B Sharp and C will be taking a break until the first Friday in October and then the podcast will be only once a week on Friday mornings. Enjoy this episode and the simple discussion of three of Beth Hart's hits. We advise you to search her out for yourself and see just how immensely talented she really is.

B Sharp And C Greta Van Fleet (whether you want to or not)

August 14, 2021 08:00 - 24 minutes - 22.7 MB

Arty comes right out and discusses the talent of this band from Michigan, the state that has supported rock pretty much more than all the others over the decades. He talks about the critics and also talks about the bands talents. He is NOT TOO TECHNICAL in this episode. He is listening to listener feedback and trying to keep things for the layman - the music fan. [email protected]

B Sharp And C Arty's Interview With Jason Tood

August 11, 2021 08:00 - 14 minutes - 14 MB

Arty interviews Jason Tood, winner of 16 M.U.S.I.C awards. Arty realizes halfway through the interview that MUSIC means Men understanding secretious idiosyncratic characteristics. Jason is not a musician and doesn't like to be compared to one. All things taken into account, Arty escapes this situation almost unscathed.

B Sharp And C Arty's Interview With Famous Songwriter Chuck Chizilowitz Of The Band The Rabid Birds.

August 07, 2021 08:00 - 12 minutes - 11.3 MB

You aren't gonna wanna miss Arty's first live interview with legend, songwriter, and master Chuck Chizilowitz. Arty gets personal, deep and even witty with this songwriting legend.

B Sharp and C Jim Carrey's Last Great Movie - Yes Man - Arty's Review

August 04, 2021 08:00 - 35 minutes - 32.9 MB

Arty again takes a dive into acting and breaks down the 2008 comedy, yes man. This movie is just so very underrated and uses every ounce of the talent that the amazing comedic actor has to offer. Arty's ASHAMED score is below. Acceptability – 9 Story – 10 Humor – 10 Action – 7 (in the context of a comedy) Music – 5 Entertainment value – 9 Drama/Dialogue – 9 59 out of 70

B Sharp And C Vinyl Is Better Than Digital???

July 31, 2021 08:00 - 53 minutes - 48.8 MB

Arty discusses the science behind how vinyl can compare to digital audio. He talks preference. He doesn't stay TOTALLY neutral in this debate. But, best of all, Arty has a guest on his show. Yes, friend of the podcast Sammy discusses why he PREFERS vinyl. Arty also touches on some listener comments and he even solves the conundrum of gravity and quantum physics.

B Sharp And C Arty's T.V. Predictions

July 28, 2021 08:00 - 32 minutes - 29.6 MB

Arty takes a break from the music world and delves into the world of acting. He just loves the talents of Madison Lintz, Jacob Bertand, Gianni DeCenzo, and Adam Bartley. He goes on to make some pretty bold predictions regarding their talents. Of course, what would a sode be without Arty ranting endlessly about things that bother him. He goes on to rant about the weirdness in movies like Back To The Future and shows like The Mentalist. You aren't going to want to miss this hilarious episode.

B Sharp And C The Pink Floyd Transformations - Yes! With An "S" - Plural

July 24, 2021 08:00 - 40 minutes - 36.9 MB

Arty starts with their first studio album and their first single, Arnold Layne, and talks about the many transformations of this band. When they first came on the world scene they were very much like a psychedelic Rolling Stones or Beatles. When they tragically lost their front man, Syd Barret, due to health issues, they struggled to come up with a new identity -- but an identity that is theirs. They spent a few years and albums trying to carry on that Syd Barret psychedelic/rock approac...

B Sharp And C YOU - The Listener

July 23, 2021 08:00 - 41 minutes - 38.2 MB

Arty reviews listener comments and reactions to polls. He also exposes the lack of intelligence some (one) of his listeners seem to exhibit (Bret). But in doing this he also exposes the amazing brilliance of everything that protrudes from his face. Everything being said and done, the conclusion is -- birds are cool, until they're not.

B Sharp And C Mick Flannery

July 21, 2021 08:00 - 38 minutes - 35.1 MB

Arty continues to salivate over this amazing duo, Mick Flannery and Susan O'Neill. In this episode he focuses on Mick Flannery's awesome voice, and how it has grown over the years. He started his career with great songwriting and excellent singing and he continues to work on his talents and his hard work is truly showing in his recent stuff. Arty can't wait for the release of the new album Mick is working on with Susan O'Neill. You have got to give a listen to this episode. Please cont...

B Sharp And C What The..! Strange News

July 19, 2021 08:00 - 30 minutes - 28.5 MB

Surprise episode here. Arty takes a leap into the strange news realm and brings to you a few weird and whacky things that happen in this weird and whacky world. From snakes in toilets to under the bed to sharks attacking people as they parasail in paradise, Arty covers it all here.

B Sharp And C Susan O’Neill (her voice is just too amazing to NOT see!)

July 17, 2021 08:00 - 24 minutes - 23 MB

Arty can barely contain his excitement regarding this next artist. He first discovered her while he was looking for a vocalist to use for one of his projects. The instant she opened her mouth and Arty heard that voice, he knew she was something special. She has a lot of great work out already, like the song Chain Reaction, for which she teams up with Mick Flannery. However, her hard work ethic and her desire to keep singing has both Mick and her in the studio working on some new material....

B Sharp And C Arty's Review Of The Tomorrow War

July 15, 2021 08:00 - 41 minutes - 37.9 MB

Surprise Episode!!! Arty again decides to delve into the movie world and give this movie his review using the groundbreaking ashamed scale. The Tomorrow War got really mixed reviews, many of them bad. Did Arty also give the movie a review that is so bad that it tickles the gag reflex? Listen and see. What exactly is the ashamed scale? Well, Arty is the only one in the world who uses this system and it has been proven to be a system that Arty is the only one in the world using. In his ...

B Sharp And C Verses Are Better Than Choruses

July 14, 2021 08:00 - 37 minutes - 34.4 MB

In this episode Arty discusses how artists like Mick Jones, Dido, Roger Waters, and many others, himself included, are very much verse driven, when it comes to songwriting. Most Artists start the songwriting process with the verse and then need to work a little harder on a good chorus and a good bridge. Arty comes from the school of the-music-is-in-the-verses-but-the-message-is-in-the-chorus. And if it was necessary to put a dash next to each word in the previous sentence, he doesn't know....

B Sharp And C Shredding Is For Cheese

July 10, 2021 09:00 - 27 minutes - 25.3 MB

Arty breaks down (rants about) his feelings on guitar shredding and how the guitubists (guitarists who post vids of them shredding) have turned the guitar into a sporting event. Arty feels as though the guitar is one of the most versatile instruments out there. Yes, shredding is awesome, but there's more to the guitar than shredding, baby!

B Sharp And C Bajo Fondo

July 07, 2021 08:00 - 18 minutes - 17.1 MB

This band that consists of 8 sometimes 9 people, based out of the Río de la Plata region that separates Uruguay from Argentina, has redefined tango, electronica, and experimental music without even trying to do so. You got to give a listen for yourselves to today's featured artist. I am sure you will like it. Contact us at [email protected]

B Sharp And C Trombone Shorty (Troy Andrews)

July 03, 2021 08:00 - 22 minutes - 20.9 MB

Arty considers the beats, background and great talent of this trombonist, trumpeter, keyboardist, drummer, and songwriter. There is nothing "short" about this dudes resume and what he can also do with a trombone. If anyone can revive jazz it is Trombone Shorty. You ain't gonna wanna miss this one!

B Sharp And C Johannes Linstead - Flamenco Legend!

June 30, 2021 08:00 - 22 minutes - 20.9 MB

Arty takes a dive into the latin world and breaks down some of the songs from flamenco guitarist, Johannes Linstead. He also mentions the Biebs in this episode. You'll be surprised to hear what he says about him. But this episode is really an episode for us all to B Sharp And C the wonderfully beautiful music of Johannes Linstead.

B Sharp And C Stick Figure (Scott Woodruff)

June 26, 2021 08:00 - 36 minutes - 33.5 MB

This is a songwriter, producer, artist that Arty can easily identify with. The DIY approach to music is not for everyone. However, Scott Woodruff has proven that if you put in the hard work and have the drive, you can create beautiful music. Arty breaks down this artist from his days in Duxbury Massachusetts right up to the days recording a #1 ranking reggae album in Northern Cali.

B Sharp And C The Living Sea Soundtrack By Sting

June 23, 2021 13:00 - 26 minutes - 24.2 MB

Arty ventures out and discusses that music isn't IMPOSSIBLE to understand. It isn't extremely difficult to create something that touches the heart. He even gives a demonstration of how he himself creates music to feature for the podcast. Music is magic, but science magic, and anyone can find this magic anywhere in life. It an be music for a documentary, standing in line at Epcot Center, or music you hear as you are scanning the aisles of the supermarket. This science of sound is somethin...

B Sharp And C That Movie Music Is Groovy Music

June 19, 2021 13:00 - 31 minutes - 29.5 MB

Arty hops right into the likes of John Williams, Hans Zimmer, Danny Elfman, Jerry Goldsmith and many more, as he discusses just why we shouldn't discard movie music as something not worthy of our attention. Some of the best music out there is music made for a movie. Lots of comments from the Instagram followers of the show. You aren't gonna want to miss this interesting episode.

B Sharp And C Natacha Atlas

June 16, 2021 13:00 - 20 minutes - 19.1 MB

Arty discovered this wonderful music one day driving around the suburbs of Boston. He almost had to pull over and just soak it in. He has been listening to this artist since 2005 and STILL he is not able to classify it in just one genre. Maybe you can help.

B Sharp And C Sade

June 12, 2021 13:00 - 28 minutes - 26 MB

Arty breaks down why this artist is just simply so awesome and successful, even though she sang a genre that was less popular than she was, and she didn't have a huge vocal range. You will more likely come out of this episode liking Sade more than before you went in.

B Sharp And C Nina Simone

June 09, 2021 11:19 - 22 minutes - 21 MB

Almost everyone on earth has heard a Nina Simone song and never knew it when they heard it. There is a reason why T.V shows, streaming shows and movies use her music so much - it was good music! Arty breaks down a little of her past, what helped forge her musical path, and just how amazing she was musically. Please enjoy

B Sharp And C That Dark Country Is A Genre

June 06, 2021 18:50 - 14 minutes - 13.2 MB

Arty discusses in the episode exactly the kind of music he is identifying with. He also discusses how this genre, Dark Country, even though it has been around for a long time, is soon going to be a very popular genre. Unfortunately, when people hear the term "dark country", they aren't sure what kind of music it is. We need to change that, so that people can appreciate the wonderful music being made (with all kinds of instruments) right under our noses.

S.O.N.G Episode 7 - The Heavy Horses and Living Colour

May 29, 2021 23:31 - 1 hour - 73.3 MB

Arty continues his obsession with Southern Goth and Gabe his with punk metal and heavy alternative. One thing is for sure, this episode is filled with words that are spoken by two people. You aren't gonna wanna miss this episode. Sit back, relax and enjoy!

B Sharp And C Fast Does Not Necessarily Mean Good

May 28, 2021 01:32 - 28 minutes - 26 MB

Arty discusses the myth that playing fast alone means you are an awesome rocker. In fact, Arty even discusses those musicians who play "as though they were fast" but really aren't, and how that can affect the music.

B Sharp And C Rocky Athas

May 15, 2021 20:58 - 20 minutes - 19.1 MB

Arty talks about how he has lots of love for Rocky Athas and his music. This is another great guitar player, rocker, blues guy, songwriter and legend who should get more recognition. He's in the discussion amongst musicians, but not so much amongst the fans, and Arty thinks we need to B Sharp And C the amazing stuff he has done in his solo career.

B Sharp And C Live From Nerdville By Joe Bonamassa

May 09, 2021 21:07 - 23 minutes - 21.7 MB

Arty discusses how important it is in 2021 to listen to music greats and influencers like Joe Bonamassa and Rick Beato. Music is an art, and that needs to be seen as something separate from what we are force fed by the mainstream. This series, Live From Nerdville, by Joe Bonamassa gives us the inside scoop on artists like Eric Johnson, Glenn Hughes, Mike Zito, Paul Thorn, John Oates, Daryl Hall, Kenny Wayne Shephard and many, many more...

B Sharp And C The Best New Artists Are Found While Binge Watching Shows

May 05, 2021 20:36 - 21 minutes - 19.7 MB

Get Shazam ready, or get ready any music identifying app while you binge watch Bones, Breaking Bad, or any show! The best new artists are not coming to you via the radio, but via the T.V. you have been watching 27 hours a day during this pandemic. Arty breaks down the best way to make sure we find the new creative minds in 2021.

B Sharp And C It Wasn't Rock That Was Dying This Whole Time - It Was ALL Organic Music

May 03, 2021 17:04 - 17 minutes - 16.3 MB

Arty boldly discusses his thoughts on the idea that Rock & Roll wasn't the only casualty of the digital age. It might have suffered the most, but all organic music is suffering. He also discusses Billie Eilish, and many are surprised by his take on her music. Please listen and feel free to comment on facebook. https://www.facebook.com/songn3rd

S.O.N.G Episode 6 - The Rolling Stones and Henk Poort

April 30, 2021 23:38 - 1 hour - 66 MB

Arty and Gabe start this one off with a very hot internet topic - TikTok fakery. We have the lovely fakery of Tyson Chandler and the "crazy, mystifying stalker" he has tormenting him and his family. But, he did what any real man would do in this life-threatening situation, he uploaded videos to TikTok. This is, after all, 2021. Gabe and Arty also get into a discussion of the song Get Off Of My Cloud by The Stones and Henk Poort's amazing version of The Sound of Silence. Find us on Facebo...

B Sharp And C Reversing Karma

April 29, 2021 16:27 - 16 minutes - 15.2 MB

Arty discusses this amazing band from France. Wonders over why they only have two songs released and vents and rants - again - about how much he hates social media, even though he is all over it. Please enjoy

B Sharp And C The Heavy Horses (Justin Mahoney)

April 22, 2021 14:11 - 34 minutes - 31.5 MB

Arty discusses (rants about) his disliking of today's popular music, but how this one artist, The Heavy Horses, has gone grossly under-appreciated over the past few years.

S.O.N.G Episode 5 - Total Eclipse of the Picks

April 03, 2021 04:55 - 1 hour - 94.5 MB

Gabe and Arty promote their own new releases. Gabe's new release will HAVE YOU DANCING. They also talk about topics like "Is it worth it to pay for promotions to boost a song?" and "How do you really feel about unsolicited criticism of a song you worked months on in the studio?" They discuss music news regarding Shirley Manson and Amy Winehouse.

S.O.N.G Episode 4 - Nena and Paul Schwartz

March 22, 2021 18:14 - 1 hour - 86 MB

Arty and Gabe discuss and analyze 99 luftballons by Nena and Lullaby by Paul Schwartz. We also had guest Bret Paci on the show for Arty's 80s. Things only go downhill from there.

B Sharp and C Shane Alexander

March 11, 2021 04:26 - 19 minutes - 18.2 MB

Arty discusses and breaks down the excellent songwriting and amazing vocals of Shane Alexander. Please enjoy!

S.O.N.G Episode 3 - Billy Squier and Stone Temple Pilots

March 04, 2021 06:57 - 1 hour - 71.5 MB

Arty and Gabe discuss the songs The Stroke from Billy Squier and Trippin on a Hole in a Paper Heart by STP. They discuss other things current in the world of entertainment and music. Most of all, they are just two rockin' dudes with nothing to lose, but a house, wife, job, future, family, pets, cars, and an ego.

B Sharp and C Louis Armstrong

February 22, 2021 19:48 - 32 minutes - 29.7 MB

Arty breaks down and discusses the gigantic effect Louis Armstrong had on the music world today, even though he may be underappreciated by many.

S.O.N.G Episode 2 - Pink Floyd and INXS

February 18, 2021 15:44 - 1 hour - 61.4 MB

Gabe and Arty break down and discuss The One Thing by INXS and Childhood's End by Pink Floyd. Gabe also discusses his indie artist pick of the week.

B Sharp and C The Neopolitans

February 12, 2021 20:03 - 17 minutes - 16.5 MB

Arty breaks down the great melodies, master songwriting, and amazing talent of the indie-pop band The Neopolitans, from Moscow.

B Sharp and C What Blues Saraceno Has Been Up To

February 05, 2021 23:47 - 22 minutes - 20.9 MB

Arty discusses musical genius Blues Saraceno and laments over how underrated this amazing songwriter is.

S.O.N.G Episode 1 - Men At Work and Dire Straits

February 05, 2021 16:01 - 1 hour - 55.1 MB

In this episode, Arty and Gabe analyze Lady Writer by Dire Straits and Overkill by Men At Work.

B Sharp and C Joe Feloni

February 03, 2021 01:00 - 16 minutes - 15.2 MB

Arty discusses the melodic guitar playing and excellent songwriting of Joe Feloni in this episode.

B Sharp and C Charlotte Cardinale

February 02, 2021 09:41 - 10 minutes - 9.86 MB

Arty breaks down and discusses the wonderful music and vocals of Charlotte Cardinale.