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Episode 104 - Cherimondis J 

 

Meet the outrageously talented multi-instrumentalist and songwriter Cherimondis J.   She's a classically trained concert pianist among many other things.  We dig into her music background, her songwriting process, what it's like being a Black musician in the classical world, and the album she put out last year, Dove Archer.  You'll find that Cherimondis thinks very deeply about both music and life, and she has quite a lot of introspective things to say about how her art relates to her life. Why does she…

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07/10/2023

in Music, songwriting, piano, Dayton, cantantes, singers, collaboration, music education, classical, language, creatives, violin, The Ohio State University, Cherimondis J, Dove Archer, Columbus, I Am Experienced

Episode 101 - Linsey Rogers 

 

Linsey Rogers, who uses The Wandering Linstrel is a multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, actress, and pinball aficionado.  We get at least somewhat into all of those things in our conversation.

Linsey occasionally makes it to the Dayton area to play shows, and that's how I met her.  Her sparkling personality keeps the attention of a roomful of listeners between songs, and I think that it'll keep YOUR attention during this podcast episode.

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Official Website
YouTube
Facebook

Pinball Links

Twitch
YouTube
Facebook

 

 

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05/31/2023

in songwriting, piano, keyboards, singers, classical, violin, viola, Linsey Rogers, Wandering Linstrel, pinball

Episode 96 - Tracey Bunn 

I write when I need to exorcise… a particular emotion or feeling or experience…

 

Tracey Bunn is my first Australian guest. She's a seasoned touring musician and songwriter with lots of stories to tell.  You'll get to hear a few of them in this conversation.  You'll learn how exactly songs come to her and what her songwriting process is like.  You'll learn what her childhood smelled like. You'll learn about the time she spent living in the United States.  All of that awaits you and more!

 

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04/12/2023

in Music, songwriting, singers, guitar, Tracey Bunn, Darwin, Australia, New Orleans

Episode 87 - The Wag 

If you leave a Wag show and you're not smiling, it's probably you…

 

Here's how The Wag's official website introduces the band:  Got songs? Got harmonies? Got fun and unbridled enthusiasm? Then you’ve got The Wag! Hailing from the Bayshore area of New Jersey, this 4-piece unit has been entertaining and moving audiences for 20 years but still sounds as fresh as it did on day one! With 4 alternating lead vocalists, catchy melodies, and sophisticated harmonies, they will take you on a journey of pop rock…

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03/10/2023

in Music, songwriting, bass, singing, singers, music industry, drums, Accordion, guitar, New Jersey, The Wag, Blue Bottles and Copper Coins

Episode 82 - Simona Smirnova  

It fascinates me how people have such different backgrounds, but we still come together... and we make music together as one unit...

Simona Smirnova is from Lithuania, but currently based in New York City.  She's a singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, composer, teacher, generally interesting person, and true music professional. She specializes in the kanklés, which is a traditional Lithuanian instrument.  (I'd tell you more here, but I want you to listen to Simona talk about it.)

Simona has just…

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02/07/2023

in Music, songwriting, solfege, piano, art, singers, folk music, music industry, music education, Lithuania, kanklés, Simona Smirnova, New York, zither

Episode 78 - Nina Nepa 

Why am I being so secretive when it's just a song?

I met Nina Nepa in Los Angeles at an open mic event.  Both of us managed to overcome our nerves from being in a room full of strangers and play our songs.  Since listening to her play that day, I've wanted to chat with her about her music for this podcast.  Well here you are, Nina is the guest on today's episode.

Nina is from Pittsburgh, currently living in Los Angeles.  She plays piano and writes songs. She describes herself as a mechanical engineer…

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01/18/2023

in Music, songwriting, piano, Los Angeles, cantantes, keyboards, music video, singers, Pittsburgh, Nina Nepa

Episode 46 - Mariah J 

It's really all about me exposing myself honestly... exposing my heart, exposing real life experiences and challenges that I've gone through... exposing lessons from those challenges... 

 

This episode keeps us in the Gem City.  Mariah J is my guest.  She's a singer/songwriter, poet, dancer, artist disruptor, cultural strategist and overall creative being who has just released an album titled Unfolding.  How did Mariah learn how to sing? How long did it take her to make this album?  How does she know…

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07/21/2022

in Music, songwriting, Dayton, home recording, audio engineering, singing, singers, Mariah J, Unfolding

Episode 39 - The Kadence 

...I don't like to be labelled as one genre, because I love so many different genres of music...

The Kadence is a Dayton-based songwriter and artist. He is blessed with a gifted voice. In our conversation, you'll learn how he got started making music and get a look into his songwriting process. Have you ever wanted to drop everything and leave? If so, maybe you can live vicariously through The Kadence, as he is about to move into a Nissan Altima and drive to Los Angeles. Why is that happening? You'll…

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06/09/2022

in Music, songwriting, pop, Brightside, Dayton, cantantes, Dreamcatchers Studio, TINO, YouTube, singing, Kamden Webb, The Kadence, Nissan Altima, AntiSocial Misfits, singers

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