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Evolving as a Creator - LivFree; Kaleidoscopes pt. 2 - SZN 2

Musicians Can Thrive - June 19, 2020 04:16 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 15 ratings
LivFree is the kind of rap artist whose flow reminds you of spoken word poetry in its smoothness, whose hooks grab you and pull you deeper into the rhythm, and when the message within the flow hits you… Well, let’s just say if it resonates, it hits you where it hurts - in the best way. --- Sup...

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The Feeling is Obviously Mutual

Musicians Can Thrive - June 19, 2020 04:16 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 15 ratings
LivFree is the kind of rap artist whose flow reminds you of spoken word poetry in its smoothness, whose hooks grab you and pull you deeper into the rhythm, and when the message within the flow hits you… Well, let’s just say if it resonates, it hits you where it hurts - in the best way. ...

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Evolving as a Creator - Keira Nova; Kaleidoscopes pt. 1 - SZN 2

Musicians Can Thrive - May 15, 2020 18:40 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 15 ratings
A commanding presence on stage and a prolific songwriter, Keira Nova is as sharp and clever as she is talented. A solo artist and one half of the hip hop/ R&B duo Kaleidoscopes, today you’re listening to the first half of a two-part episode featuring the Kaleidoscopes. --- Support this podcas...

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Evolving as a Creator: Kaleidoscopes pt. 1, Keira Nova

Musicians Can Thrive - May 15, 2020 18:40 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 15 ratings
A commanding presence on stage and a prolific songwriter, Keira is as sharp and clever as she is talented. A solo artist and one half of the hip hop/ R&B duo Kaleidoscopes, today you’re listening to the first half of a two-part episode featuring the Kaleidoscopes.

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Daring to Be Different & Finding the Others

Musicians Can Thrive - May 01, 2020 06:35 - 58 minutes ★★★★★ - 15 ratings
Whether you're considering starting a big band, or just seeking ideas for leveling up your performance skills... you'll appreciate the talents of Meet the Seavers.

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B-SIDES - Celeste Krishna

PLAY THE MUSIC by FanLabel - April 22, 2020 19:49 - 57 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratings
Pop/rock artist Celeste Krisha draws from influences like Van Morrison, Lauryn Hill, and Björk, all with her own twist. Mick Brege chats with her about her background, her songwriting process, and where her name comes from. Visit her website at celestekrishna.com and check out her music on Spotify.

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Creativity Is Not a Finite Resource - SZN 2

Musicians Can Thrive - April 17, 2020 04:07 - 52 minutes ★★★★★ - 15 ratings
What happens when you go to a secret “Anti-Valentine’s Day” concert with no idea what kind of music you’re about to hear? You just might see Kris Angelis playing an acoustic set. She’s an award-winning singer-songwriter with a wonderful ability to tell stories - whether she’s singing them, or sh...

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Creativity Is Not a Finite Resource

Musicians Can Thrive - April 17, 2020 04:07 - 52 minutes ★★★★★ - 15 ratings
What happens when you go to a secret “Anti-Valentine’s Day” concert with no idea what kind of music you’re about to hear? You just might see Kris Angelis playing an acoustic set. She’s an award-winning singer-songwriter with a wonderful ability to tell stories - whether she’s singing them, or sh...

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Developing Showmanship and Designing a Life You Love

Musicians Can Thrive - April 03, 2020 05:33 - 58 minutes ★★★★★ - 15 ratings
What does it take to put on a great show? Ashly and I discuss the different ways you can draw the audience’s attention, and how she’s designing a life that she loves around music.

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Developing Showmanship and Designing a Life You Love - SZN 2

Musicians Can Thrive - April 03, 2020 05:33 - 58 minutes ★★★★★ - 15 ratings
What does it take to put on a great show? Ashly Holland and I discuss the different ways you can draw the audience’s attention, and how she’s designing a life that she loves around music. Ashly is the frontwoman of Americana band Little Jane and the Pistol Whips. Their music is a beloved staple...

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The Live Entertainment Business | #18

PLAY THE MUSIC by FanLabel - March 10, 2020 18:28 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratings
On this episode of Play the Music, Jeff and Rich interview Shannon DeVries, Director of Programming and Production at the Kalamazoo State Theatre.

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Luck is What Happens When Preparation Meets Opportunity - SZN 2

Musicians Can Thrive - March 06, 2020 05:34 - 11 minutes ★★★★★ - 15 ratings
This week, let’s consider how we build momentum, and what happens when you reach a tipping point…. where everything changes. I was part of a workshop recently where the keynote speaker pointed out something that I’m resonating with especially hard right now - put yourself in front of the right s...

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Luck is What Happens When Preparation Meets Opportunity

Musicians Can Thrive - March 06, 2020 05:34 - 11 minutes ★★★★★ - 15 ratings
This week, let’s consider how we build momentum, and what happens when you reach a tipping point…. where everything changes. I was part of a workshop recently where the keynote speaker pointed out something that I’m resonating with especially hard right now - put yourself in front of the right s...

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A Masterclass in Music Copyright and Royalties | #17

PLAY THE MUSIC by FanLabel - March 04, 2020 16:49 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratings
Jeff and Rich interview George Howard, professor of Music Business/Management at Berklee College of Music. He is also a copyright attorney, author, co-founder of Music Audience Exchange and co-founder of TuneCore.

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Testing Songs With Audiences Across the Country

Musicians Can Thrive - February 21, 2020 06:13 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 15 ratings
Quinlan Conley has put his Americana-infused punk rock through the ultimate test. Over the course of almost 2 years on the road, touring nonstop, Quinn was able to cultivate an engaged audience in several different pockets across the US. Despite starting in a small town in Montana, his music now...

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B-SIDES - Allium

PLAY THE MUSIC by FanLabel - February 21, 2020 04:25 - 52 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratings
Mick Brege sits down with electronic music producer and singer, Tessa Fornari (a.k.a. Allium). She shares what inspired her futuristic image, how she's taking advantage of her education to perfect her art, and how she's building a career in the EDM music scene. Visit her website at allium.audio, ...

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B-SIDES - Hannah Baiardi

PLAY THE MUSIC by FanLabel - February 21, 2020 04:10 - 56 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratings
Mick Brege sits down with multi-talented jazz/R&B artist, Hannah Baiardi. Together they chat about her creative process, what inspires her writing, how she connects with new fans and more! Visit her website at hannahbaiardi.com, like her page on Facebook (hannahbaiardimusic), and check out her mu...

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Introducing FanLabel B-Sides | #16

PLAY THE MUSIC by FanLabel - February 21, 2020 04:00 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratings
Jeff Sloan and Mick Brege introduce "FanLabel B-Sides," bonus episodes hosted by Mick Brege. In addition to our main episodes, we'll feature this collection of in-depth interviews with artists, specifically on their music-making process, and how they’re navigating the music business today. This e...

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The "Bones" of the Music Industry | #15

PLAY THE MUSIC by FanLabel - February 18, 2020 20:54 - 52 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratings
Jeff Sloan and Mick Brege interview keyboardist, vocalist and harmonica player, Jimmie Bones - Kid Rock's full-time keyboardist, both recording and touring as a member of Twisted Brown Trucker. He also has co-writing credits with Kid Rock and Uncle Kracker. During the interview, he discusses how ...

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The Master of Mastering Music | #14

PLAY THE MUSIC by FanLabel - February 11, 2020 13:40 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratings
Jeff and Rich chat with Chris Gehringer, a mastering engineer whose work has been nominated for numerous Grammy Awards. He's worked with artists including Lizzo, Harry Styles, Drake, Halsey, St. Vincent, Selena Gomez, Dua Lipa, Lady Gaga, Rihanna, Lana Del Rey, Cardi B, and more.During the interv...

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Planning Strategic Tours with Anchor Shows - SZN 2

Musicians Can Thrive - February 07, 2020 03:24 - 59 minutes ★★★★★ - 15 ratings
A self-described ‘keyboard wizard,' I found Daniel Pingrey while he was on tour as a guitar player in the US band for an artist named Donovan Woods. As a musician who plays several instruments, produces music, writes soundtrack music for things like content videos that businesses may publish, an...

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Getting Strategic with Anchor Shows

Musicians Can Thrive - February 07, 2020 03:24 - 59 minutes ★★★★★ - 15 ratings
A self-described ‘keyboard wizard,' I found Daniel Pingrey while he was on tour as a guitar player in the US band for an artist named Donovan Woods. As a musician who plays several instruments, produces music, writes soundtrack music for things like content videos that businesses may publish, an...

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The Artist & Manager Relationship | #13

PLAY THE MUSIC by FanLabel - January 29, 2020 21:10 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratings
Jeff and Mick chat with Rebecca Sansom, founder and artist manager at Blonde Artist Management; and Celeste Krishna, pop-rock artist and producer.

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The Musician & Artist Manager Relationship | #13

PLAY THE MUSIC by FanLabel - January 29, 2020 21:10 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratings
Jeff and Mick chat with Rebecca Sansom, founder and artist manager at Blonde Artist Management; and Celeste Krishna, pop-rock artist and producer. First up, Mick interviews pop-rock artist Celeste Krishna, whose song, “Come On and Move Me,” was featured on NBC’s show “Good Girls." Duri...

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Bringing Joy and Excitement Into Teaching Music - SZN 2

Musicians Can Thrive - January 24, 2020 02:57 - 53 minutes ★★★★★ - 15 ratings
Dan Fox is a jazz musician who worked to find a way to bring more of what he loved most - playing with other talented musicians, into teaching music. Inspired by a professor at Berklee College of Music, Dan created Morningside Music Studio - a place for young and old musicians to build their ski...

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Bringing Joy and Excitement Into Teaching Music

Musicians Can Thrive - January 24, 2020 02:57 - 53 minutes ★★★★★ - 15 ratings
Dan Fox is a jazz musician who worked to find a way to bring more of what he loved most - playing with other talented musicians, into teaching music. Inspired by a professor at Berklee College of Music, Dan created Morningside Music Studio - a place for young and old musicians to build their ski...

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The State of Streaming | #12

PLAY THE MUSIC by FanLabel - January 14, 2020 19:03 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratings
On this episode of Play the Music, Jeff and Rich interview Rutger Rosenborg, digital marketing strategist at Chartmetric.

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Using Your Creativity to Step Outside the Traditional Model - SZN 2

Musicians Can Thrive - January 10, 2020 06:13 - 53 minutes ★★★★★ - 15 ratings
In the music world and pop culture, it’s easy to find stories about the dream of becoming a star - often in either the rock or pop music scenes. What doesn’t get talked about as much, is the classical music world. How musicians find themselves drawn to that path, rather than more popular kinds o...

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Using Your Creativity to Step Outside the Traditional Model

Musicians Can Thrive - January 10, 2020 06:13 - 53 minutes ★★★★★ - 15 ratings
In the music world and pop culture, it’s easy to find stories about the dream of becoming a star - often in either the rock or pop music scenes. What doesn’t get talked about as much, is the classical music world. How musicians find themselves drawn to that path, rather than more popular kinds of...

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Breaking into Hip-Hop w/ Rapper R.I.P | #11

PLAY THE MUSIC by FanLabel - December 23, 2019 23:01 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratings
We're chatting with R.I.P about the current state of hip-hop, subgenres and his experience as an up-and-coming hip-hop artist.  We're also covering new releases from Tobi Lou, DaniLeigh, Too $hort, Wifisfuneral, DP Beats and Wiz Khalifa.

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