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Music Matters with Darrell Craig HarrisGrammy nominated multi platinum "House Music' legend Ralphi Rosario speaks to us about his amazing career including working with Madonna, Cher, Beyoncé, Celine, and numerous other mega stars!Ralphi Rosario has been an electronic/dance/house music veteran & Icon since the early 80's. His DJ history has earned him legendary status. His involvement in the world renowned 'Hot Mix Five', introduced the world of his legendary status. Rosario is one of the founding fathers & pioneers, introducing house music to the world. His international Hit 'You used to hold me' paved the way for his authentic musical production talents. He later continued to produce his own hits like 'Brinca' & the international hit 'Take Me Up' with long time friend Donna Blakely. His production & remix status has not only...
2025-01-1233 minMusic Matters with Darrell Craig HarrisMOE. is a globally popular touring "Jam Band" who has has had a 35 year run with an upcoming anniversary tour and new album "Circle Of Giants" we speak with cofounder Rob Derhak .
Hailed by American Songwriter for their "mind-bending musicality," moe. is treasured for their mesmerizing musical synergy, unfettered showmanship, and smart, resonant songcraft. For three decades, the band has corralled myriad musical forms on a truly original journey rich with crafty, clever songwriting and astonishing resourcefulness. Fueled by an impassioned fan base, moe. has spent much of those thirty years on the road, encompassing countless live performances marked by eclectic wit, deep friendship, and exploratory invention. Having built an enduring legacy with hard work and a confirmed commitment to creativity and community, moe. seem as surprised as anyone to find...
2024-12-1426 minMusic Matters with Darrell Craig HarrisRock Guitarist Steve Stevens is globally known as the long-time guitarist for Billy Idol, but there is so much more to his amazing story!Guitarist Steve Stevens is one of the most original guitarists to emerge from the ’80s rock scene, best known for his 30 year partnership with Billy Idol, his work on Michael Jackson’s “Dirty Diana”, his Grammy Award winning performance on “Top Gun Anthem” and his work with Vince Neil on “Exposed”. Stevens catalog of hit songs that he co-wrote & performed alongside Idol include “Rebel Yell”, “Eyes Without A Face” and “Flesh for Fantasy”.
They sound as fresh and relevant today as the day they were released, as evidenced by being recently covered by artists as varied as Miley Cyrus, Green Day, Quee...
2024-12-1436 minMusic Matters with Darrell Craig HarrisEva-Lott Björklund is a contemporary artist/songwriter/producer from Kronoby Finland! Her new album "Built On Love" is a stunning tribute featuring a who's who of Finnish singers and musicians!Finnish/Swedish artist Eva-Lott L.J Björklund is a very well known artist based in the small village of Kronoby Finland (Swedish speaking area). She is a choir director, music teachers, and music therapist as well as a busy gigging/recording artist who has made a large impact in her small country way up north in Scandinavia!
Her new album "Built On Love" is a heart felt tribute recording featuring many well known artists, musicians, singers, from Finland. I was honored to play bass with Finnish artist Charlotta Kerbs on the song "Bittersweet Pain"
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2024-11-3027 minMusic Matters with Darrell Craig HarrisBrazilian metal guitarist Kiko Loureiro is a Grammy winning musician best known as a long-time member of the globally popular metal band Megadeth and as a founding member of the Brazilian band Angra!
Kiko Loureiro is a Brazilian Grammy award winning heavy metal guitarist, best known as a member of the bands Angra and Megadeth. His new solo album "Theory Of Mind" is a tour de force of strong melodies, incendiary guitar playing, and great arrangements!
Alongside his band Angra, he has released eight studio albums, received two gold records, and is considered one of the most important Brazilian musicians of all time. His solo career started with the album "No Gravity". His second album was
"Universo Inverso", recorded in only three days, featuring some of the best j...
2024-11-251h 37Music Matters with Darrell Craig HarrisLeevi Toponen also known as "Leevieemeli" is a viral TikTok star, singer-songwriter, content creator for many well-known Finnish bands, and music video director!Leevi Toponen also known as "Leevieemili" is a viral TikTok star, singer-songwriter, content creator for many well-known Finnish bands, and music video director!
We got together with Leevi (Leevieemeli) and our long-time friend producer, songwriter, and well-known vocal coach Tracy Lipp at the Helsinki Records Studios in Helsinki Finland to talk about Leevi's rise to fame in Finland and beyond, the music scene in Finland, and his current focus as a viral artist/creator!
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2024-11-1937 minMusic Matters with Darrell Craig HarrisSinger songwriter Andrew Browning talks about his new Americana styled release “Love Is A Beautiful Thing” in this engaging chat with host Darrell Craig HarrisAndrew Browning and the 9 Pound Hammers dive into the raw, gritty landscapes of California with their upcoming album, Love is a Beautiful Thing, set for release on November 22nd. With a sound steeped in the raw energy of ’70s rock and Americana, and storytelling that echoes the messiness of real life, this album brings listeners on a journey through the highs and lows of love, framed by Browning’s distinctly Californian lens. The lead single, “Econoline,” kicks off this journey with electrifying energy, capturing the untamed spirit of life on the road. It’s a raucous anthem that blends hard-drivi...
2024-11-1221 minMusic Matters with Darrell Craig HarrisMusic Matter speaks with Alexander Hacke and Danielle De Piccciotto from the unique music group HackedePicciotto about their new album The Best of hackedepicciotto (Live in Napoli)
The Best of HackedePicciotto (Live in Napoli) is Alexander Hacke and Danielle De Pictiotto's newest release showcasing live interpretations of music from across their career. The album includes reinterpretations of tracks from all of their studio albums: Keepsakes (2023), a tender exploration of friendship and loss, The Silver Threshold (2021), their defiant reaction to the pandemic, Perseverantia (2016), which dealt with the artists nomadic lifestyle, Menetekel (2017), which embodies their collective despair at the state of the world, and powerful energy of The Current (2020), recorded by the Irish Sea. For over 20 years Alexander Hacke (Einstürzende Neubauten) and artist, musician and filmmaker Danielle de P...
2024-11-0517 minMusic Matters with Darrell Craig HarrisSocial impact strategist Paula Park has worked with a long list of well known artists including Demi Lovato, Audrey Nuna, Quavo, along with many large music labels and related management companies!Paula Park is a dynamic music executive who has made her mark not only managing Korean American artist Audrey Nuna but also leading social impact campaigns for major artists like Demi Lovato and Quavo. Paula’s background as a first-generation Korean Brazilian gives her a unique perspective that she’s using to empower artists and drive meaningful change in the industry. Paula began her career at a major label in Brazil before joining Scooter Braun’s SB Projects, where she quickly rose to lead the company’s Social Impact and Philanthropy department. She was instrumental in creating global campaigns for high...
2024-10-2124 minMusic Matters with Darrell Craig HarrisMusic Matters speaks with globally popular ambient/new-age music artist Kevin Keller on the release of his latest album "Evensong"Music Matters host Darrell Craig Harris speaks with popular ambient/new-age music artist Kevin Keller about the release of his latest album "Evensong" Darrell and Kevin also cover composing, collaboration, and more in this fun and insightful episode!
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Evensong is an 8-movement album that not only revives Hildegard’s sacred music but also brings her transcendental visions into the contemporary world, offering an immersive experience that blurs the lines between past and present, mysticism and music. Keller enriches her ancient compositions with layers of modern textures—combining strings, vocals, and analog synthesizers—to transfo...
2024-09-2526 minMusic Matters with Darrell Craig HarrisEric Hirshberg is an insightful singer songwriter with millions of streams and a new album "Second Hand Smoke"Singer songwriter Eric Hirshberg's path is anything but typical. He's a former CEO of Activision and Deutsch LA, where he led record-breaking launches for major franchises like Call of Duty and was named one of the 50 Most Creative People in Business by AdAge. Yet throughout his remarkable career, Eric has always remained deeply connected to music. His songs have been featured in major outlets like People Magazine, American Songwriter, and Relix, and his collaboration with Aloe Blacc on "I Love Not Drinking" earned a Grammy nomination this year.
'Second Hand Smoke' his new album (released Sept 13 2024) is...
2024-09-1834 minMusic Matters with Darrell Craig HarrisMultiple award winning Nashville session guitarist Rob McNelley on his new singles and more!Rob McNelley, the acclaimed Nashville guitarist known for his collaborations with icons like Bob Seger, Dolly Parton, and Luke Combs, has just released his latest single, “The Other Side.” This slow-burning track, built on a growling bass line and featuring McNelley’s signature guitar prowess, is the newest addition to his series of Americana-flavored singles that have been rolling out throughout the year. “The Other Side” follows the release of McNelley’s two previous singles, “Circus Is Leaving Town” and “Right Back To You,” each showcasing the versatility and depth of his songwriting and musicianship.
“The Other Side is a song about l...
2024-09-0424 minMusic Matters with Darrell Craig HarrisWeird Al Yankovic’s longtime drummer, cohort, and archivist Bermuda Schwartz on EP12 - S07 of Music Matters PodcastBermuda Schwartz Reflects on Four Decades of Drumming with 'Weird Al' Yankovic and the Power of Online Presence"
Bermuda Schwartz, the long-time drummer for "Weird Al" Yankovic, shares his fascinating journey with me from his early days in Chicago to his successful career in Los Angeles. Starting with drum lessons in Phoenix and transitioning from the accordion to drums, Schwartz's career took off after meeting Yankovic in 1980. Their partnership has spanned over four decades, marked by iconic recordings like "Another One Rides the Bus" and numerous live performances. Schwartz emphasizes the importance of networking and m...
2024-06-0955 minMusic Matters with Darrell Craig HarrisTalking to the Riina Ammesmaki, the voice behind the viral Finnish duo Top 40 Lounge on EP08-S07 of Music Matters Podcast with Darrell Craig HarrisRiina Ammesmaki, (between Jukka Heikkinen & Darrell Craig Harris) the voice behind the viral Finnish duo Top 40 Lounge
In the latest episode of "Music Matters Podcast," Check out Riina Ammesmäki's musical journey! From singing in choirs as a kid to rocking it out at the Rock School with Pop and Jazz in Helsinki, and then moving to study music at the University of Vaasa, she's done it all. She even conquered the stage on the Finnish edition of The Voice, sharing the hurdles she faced and the deep emotions of performing live. Riina spills t...
2024-04-3021 minMusic Matters with Darrell Craig HarrisRising Latina pop star Sasha Prendes speaks with Music Matters - EP06-S07Rising Latina pop star Sasha Prendes speaks with Darrell Craig Harris on Music Matters Podcast - EP06-S07
Welcome, folks, to another electrifying episode of Music Matters Podcast. Today, we have a shining newcomer in the Latino-American realm hailing from Kansas, this Cuban vocalist has quickly become a prominent figure, captivating not just the Latino-American scene but the entire American music landscape.
Listen in as Sasha Prendes, shares with me her journey thus far, and how she continues to work towards her goals. Sasha is a real powerhouse and I highly recommend you vi...
2023-09-0418 minMusic Matters with Darrell Craig HarrisNYC guitarist and bandleader Gideon King and City Blog is my guest on Music matters Podcast with Darrell Craig Harris EP05 - S07NYC guitarist and bandleader Gideon King of Gideon King and City Blog is my guest on this episode.
Gideon on his iPhone in NYC, and myself in a hotel room in Helsinki, Finland while I'm on tour. We chat after trouble getting connected! Chatting about the new EP called "Splinter." Plus, Gideon gives his advice on how to approach being an independent artist in 2023.
Gideon has worked for years in establishing a reputation as a rising force in the New York Jazz scene, King has worked with John Scofield and members of Steely Dan and m...
2023-08-0417 minMusic Matters with Darrell Craig HarrisPunk Bass guitar legend, Mike Watt is my special guest on Music Matters Podcast with Darrell Craig Harris EP04-S07
Photo credit ~ Deb Frazin 2023
On this episode I chat with Mike Watt - what a great guy, a Punk Rock Bass player legend. Mike is a true cultural omnivore, exhibiting an insatiable appetite for diverse musical experiences. This profound openness and eagerness to explore new sounds is evident as he continues to engage in numerous projects, and captivating live performances.
Mike's bio seems almost as thick as a bible, you can read the full bio/discog, on his website link below. here is a quick overview - Mike...played with the Minutemen from 1981...
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Music Matters with Darrell Craig HarrisRobban Hagnäs,Record label owner, blues bass-player and club owner is my special guest on episode 03 of season 07 of Music Matters with Darrell Craig Harris
My special guest and fellow bass-player is Robban Hagnäs, a man of many hats - The owner of the Finnish record label - Ramasound Records Scandinavia. Well known Finnish bass player from the Wentus Blues band, show promoter and booking agent, producer, and club owner - phew, busy man!
We talk about a lot of things. Robban is a really nice guy, and in fact the band Charlotta Kerbs and the Strays which I am part of, and recently tour Finland with is also on the Ramasound Records label. Robban steps up when I n...
2023-05-0453 minMusic Matters with Darrell Craig HarrisChatting about the new single and upcoming EP by Charlotta Kerbs & The Strays recorded @ the ”Temple” of recording studios ~FAME Recording Studios in Muscle Shoals, Alabama ~ ep02-s07Listen in on this fascinating guest hosted podcast with the two founders of Charlotta Kerbs and the Strays about their new single and upcoming album featuring the Muscle Shoals All Stars ~ new single on Feb 24 and the EP release is in mid-March 2023 both on Ramasound Records Scandinavia!
Charlotta Kerbs & The Strays is a global music project founded by and with Charlotta Kerbs and Darrell Craig Harris.
They recorded their new EP album at the legendary FAME Recording Studios in Muscle Shoals, Alabama in early December 2022, as a follow up to their highly successful three initial single re...
2023-02-2248 minMusic Matters with Darrell Craig HarrisNashville based Tim Quick well known for his guitar playing in hit Broadway musicals, a film/TV composer and producer is our guest on episode 21 season 2 of Music Matters with Darrell Craig Harris
I met Tim way back when we toured on the Queen Symphony Show. Tim is well-known as the featured guitarist for NBC’s Emmy Award-winning Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert televised special. And, School of Rock The Musical.
Tim has also performed alongside Alice Cooper, John Legend, and Dee Snider, as well as recording with multi-platinum selling producers such as Rob Cavallo and David Bottrill. for 2x Grammy Award winner Gloria Gaynor, he is also a member of the Bacon Brothers with whom he has spent the last three years as their guitarist, mandolinist, an...
2021-05-2142 minMusic Matters with Darrell Craig HarrisSinger Bucky Heard of the Righteous Brothers - well-known vocal coach and really nice all-round guy is our guest on Music Matters - episode 16 of season 2 - with Darrell Craig Harris
It's great to chat with Bucky Heard. He joined with 'The Righteous Brothers' in 2016 at the invitation of Bill Medley, who said he'd found not only an amazing voice, he also found the right chemistry pairing up with Bucky. Above and beyond singing with the Righteous Brothers, Bucky offers an online vocal singing coaching method he's developed called Vocal PREP Metrix. Working on a strong foundational balance between Pitch, Range, Endurance, and Power.
Bucky Heard is also an actor/director/producer.- Bucky has also teamed up with The Righteous Brother guitarist John We...
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