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Diaries of a Wedding SingerS4 E13- We're Back AGAIN!GUYS! Have you ever had those times where your body hates you and you can't move and even typing is a challenge??? Well that was Ali for the past 5-6 months but now she's on the "up and up"! We are happy to bring you another episode of our silly podcast and a quick update on our lives these days! Please continue to keep Ali in your prayers as she progresses past her residual treatment side effects. Visit aliandsusieband.com to see new content and don't forget to follow us on instagram!Thank...
2025-03-0549 minDiaries of a Wedding SingerS4 E12 - Side Boob and Twerking - YikesThis episode is best played away from the little ones I believe! Leave it to Susie to bring in another ridiculous story from her latest wedding.
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2024-09-2944 minDiaries of a Wedding SingerS4 E11 - From India to Australia!Susie has a whirlwind weekend experiencing the dynamic beauty of 2 very different cultural weddings and Ali heads up north Wisconsin for another round of Smokey's Steakhouse - albeit, slowly and stiffly!
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2024-09-2036 minDiaries of a Wedding SingerS4 E10 - We're Back Don't Hate Us!This has been a loooong month. Thank you for sticking around and waiting for another episode! Ali has been having a few mobility issues and is still slowly trying to get back to moving again and Susie has been picking up the slack.
This week Susie recounts her trip to Maine and the Diva's show, Classic Rock show and the worst thing of all.....LICE.
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2024-09-1029 minDiaries of a Wedding SingerS4 E9 - Don't Bail On Your Friends! (And More Travel Horror Stories ObviouslyWould it be a regular episode without some ridiculous travel stories?? Obviously not. Today Susie reminisces about her flights and Ali is awake for about 36 hours straight during her gigs. We've got Classic Rock shows, a 40th pain shop anniversary and a 60th Bday party spanning from Maine to Virginia Beach. We're all over!
Buy last minute tickets to Susie's DIVAs Show at Deertrees Theater in Harrison, ME AUGUST 9! Also get your tickets to the last public show in Maine for a while on Aug 15th. The Classic Rock show will perform in Old Orchard Beach at...
2024-08-0943 minDiaries of a Wedding SingerS4 E8- Dave Register from "Fallout"!Have you seen Amazon Prime's newest show Fallout?? It has 17 Emmy Nominations and we have one of the cast here today to chat all about his story and how he managed to gain a role on the show! Dave has been a friend for 13 years and is as humble and kind as she is talented.
Follow him on Instagram @daveregister and don't forget to watch him as "Chet" on Fallout! on Prime!
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2024-08-0147 minDiaries of a Wedding SingerS4 E7- THE WINEY BAKER aka Lil' Sis, Jill Drew!Today we have The Winey Baker, aka Inn Owner of the Greenwood Manor Inn, aka our lil' sister, Jill Drew! She was a professional baker in Maine for 12 years before moving on to become an inn owner of The Greenwood Manor Inn and she's here to tell us some awesome stories from her years as a wedding baker and has some excellent advice for couples looking for their own sweet treats on their big day. Don't miss it!
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2024-07-241h 05Diaries of a Wedding SingerS4 E6- FLIGHT FROM...NOT ABOVEI guess I should be happy the gigs went well at least!
Ali and Susie both had Covid this week, so thanks for waiting an extra few hours for this episode to air!
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2024-07-1743 minDiaries of a Wedding SingerS4 E5 - Celine Dion and Barbra Streisand Tribute!Such a beautiful show, and one we'll never forget! No matter how many times we perform, we're always learning new lessons and growing. This was no exception!
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Thank you as always for listening, we love you!
2024-07-0936 minDiaries of a Wedding SingerS4 E4- CJ TYSON!THANK YOU to our first "I Can See Your Voice" guest, CJ Tyson! CJ was a choreographer on the show but has an incredible resume that includes 5 seasons of LipSync Battle, Broadway actor, back-up dancer, singer, film actor and not least of all, a friend of Madonna.
He has new music out NOW that you can stream anywhere you get your music. Follow him @cjtyson on Instagram, @cjtysoncjtyson on tiktok and learn more at cjtyson.com. His newest single is called Content 2.0, go grab this summer dance epic today!
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2024-06-2754 minDiaries of a Wedding SingerS4 E3 - Our Experience on I Can See Your Voice!We can finally dish on the show we were on! It's only been two years in the making ha!
Next week listen in for our interview with choreographer, singer and dancer extraordinaire, CJ Tyson!
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2024-06-181h 04Diaries of a Wedding SingerS4 E2 - Naughty Dogs and Being PreparedWho doesn't love a new pet?! Why not add a new addition to an already crazy situation? This week you'll hear about Ali's new pet and another trip to the north woods in Wisconsin. We have an opinion on what it takes to be part of a wedding band, namely, being prepared and learning songs quickly. Is it really necessary? Answer....YES.
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2024-06-1134 minDiaries of a Wedding SingerSEASON 4 - E1!FINALLY right?! Ali's had quite the spring and needed a little extra time to get her shit together for you all but we're here!! We've got cancer updates and pet news (a new dog!) and our opinion on best practices when joining a new band.
If there are still tickets, get yours to The Way We Were, a Celine Dion/Barbra Streisand Tribute Show with Susie AND Ali with the Maine State Music Theater in Brunswick, ME and an orchestra!! June 16th and 17th. It's gonna be EPIC, you won't want to miss it.
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2024-06-0445 minDiaries of a Wedding SingerS3 E18 - SEASON FINALE!Can you believe we made it?! Well, this season is slightly shorter than normal but that's because Ali will be busy with Chemo starting on Wednesday, Nov 1! We're all just ready to get this shit show started so it can be over before we know it. We will hopefully share a wedding write-in episode and another Magic of Christmas breakdown towards the end of the year, but we will default to however Ali is feeling during this time.
We can't express enough how thankful we are to all of you who listen! This has brought us more...
2023-10-3150 minDiaries of a Wedding SingerS3 E17- The Bitch Is Back And Her Name Is CCWTF is all we can say. Thank you for waiting an extra week for this week's episode! We'll explain it all right off the bat.
Also, in more happy news, CONGRATS Elise and Josh! You are far more important than any bad news, and thank you for lifting our spirits by getting to talk about your beautiful day!
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2023-10-2456 minDiaries of a Wedding SingerS3 E16 - The Classic Rock Show's Own, Joe Boucher!This man is the guy behind all those stories from the classic rock shows that Susie is always talking about! Joe Boucher made this show come to life and he's here today talking to us all about how it came to be and what it was like working with a symphony and watching incredible talent cross the Portland Symphony Stage for 16 seasons! We hope you enjoy our interview and to find out more about upcoming shows from Joe, visit https://www.theirsongs.com/
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2023-10-0950 minDiaries of a Wedding SingerS3 EP15 - Hurricanes and the Roman EmpireHappy Monday! Today we discuss what happens when a hurricane is on the horizon, scheduled to hit your venue on the day of your wedding! Also, Ali talks about her recent gig with a "yacht rock band" and Susie gets inappropriate with a wedding planner ;)
Don't forget to follow us on Instagram @diariesofaweddingsinger -- @susiestaubs -- @mixologyband -- @bullcitysyndicate. Send us an email with your wedding stories at diariesofaweddingsinger@gmail.com.
Get your Magic of Christmas tickets today! Head to portlandsymphony.org for more information.
2023-10-0332 minDiaries of a Wedding SingerS3 E14- We're Old and Nightmare Travels (Again!)DONATE TODAY to my good friend, Daniel Farrar's Berlin Marathon! He's probably running as we speak but you can still donate to help him reach his goals! He'll be running as part of the Breathe Team for @berlinmarathon. You can pledge between $0.01 and $2 per km (or lump sum) under 5:00 to raise money for Cystic Fibrosis. Comment or DM @runningdad262 to pledge your support for him, his sweet daughter, Lucy, and the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.
2023-09-2345 minDiaries of a Wedding SingerS3 E13- Ali's Got a New Band and Susie's in the SticksPlease consider pledging to my good friend as he runs for an amazing cause in the Berlin Pledge Challenge 2023! He will be running to raise money for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation in honor of his sweet daughter, Lucy, and her brave fight against the disease. He'll run a total of 42 km and is taking pledges between $.01 - $2 per km that he can run under 5:00! (Or 8 min per mile). You can DM Dan @runningdad262 or head to https://events.cff.org/berlin23/runningdad262. Don't wait! The race is Sept 24th!
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2023-09-1235 minDiaries of a Wedding SingerS3 E12 - Carole King/Bonnie Raitt Show and Losing VoicesI think the title speaks for itself! Thanks so much for listening and we'll be taking a break next week for the holiday. Happy Labor Day!
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2023-08-2936 minDiaries of a Wedding SingerS3 E11 - Landslides in Rangeley and a Sweet FOBSusie's up in Rangeley, Maine with stories of another non conventional weekend!
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2023-08-2230 minDiaries of a Wedding SingerS3 E10 -Walmart Samaritan and Fart FaceWe are ALL over the place in this episode as you can tell from the title! We had many minutes of children stories this week, so skip ahead to minute 20ish to get to the gigs!
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2023-08-1534 minDiaries of a Wedding SingerS3 E9- Pool Karen and Ali's New Band!How are we half way through summer already!? Thanks for listening as always! Leave us a 5 star review and tell your friends all about us!
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2023-08-0742 minDiaries of a Wedding SingerS3 E8- Our Disney Kid's Show and Lost Power!Today's episode we recount our trip to Maine for our Deertree's Theater Disney show! It was a fantastic week and Susie's wedding deals with an unexpected power outage. Tis the season for public shows! See all the dates below and CONGRATULATIONS to Susie for her upcoming performance with the Portland Symphony Orchestra and their Magic of Christmas show! Buy your tickets today at portlandsymphony.org. More details to come!
PUBLIC SHOWS:
Mixology:
Aug 3- DIVA'S Show - 6:30pm Old Orchard Ball Park, Maine
Aug 4- Rock Anthem Concert...
2023-07-3138 minDiaries of a Wedding SingerS3 E7- Nightmare Travel and Groupies!How much is too much when it comes to and travel experiences?? Apparently Susie still has the patience of a saint. And Ali gets to travel north to Wisconsin to see her lovely groupies and party for the 4th!
Thanks for listening, follow us on Instagram for all the corresponding pictures from this episode @diariesofaweddingsinger -- @mixologyband -- @susiestaubs. Write us an email with your stories at diariesofaweddingsinger@gmail.com.
2023-07-2540 minDiaries of a Wedding SingerS3 E6 - Terrible Flights and Box WineBuy your tickets for our Disney show happening THIS WEEK! Thursday the 13th and Friday the 14th at DeerTrees Theater in Harrison, ME. Go to https://www.deertrees-theatre.org for more info!
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2023-07-1031 minDiaries of a Wedding SingerS3 E5- Wedding Planners, Yes or No??Happy 4th of July everyone!
Have you struggled with whether or not to hire a wedding planner for your big day? Well, we have some answers for you from someone who knows best. One Events is a wedding planning company from Milwaukee, WI and Sara is here to give her best advice when it comes to hiring someone to coordinate your wedding...hint hint..she says DO IT!
For more information on hiring Sara and Haley visit oneeventsllc.com or follow them on Instagram @oneeventsmke You won't regret it!
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2023-07-0442 minDiaries of a Wedding SingerS3 E4 - Nasty Caterpillars and Unwelcome AdvancesHave you heard of Brown Tail Moth Caterpillars? You're about to find out all about them! Susie's back at a familiar venue spot and although the party was a blast, there was one shuttle driver that needs some lessons in manners...
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Thanks as always for listening!
2023-06-2638 minDiaries of a Wedding SingerS3 E3 - Rainy Weddings and Flying Cats!The rain tried its hardest to ruin a gorgeous wedding and Susie gets a rude awakening before traveling home!
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2023-06-1927 minDiaries of a Wedding SingerS3 E2- No I Will Not Come To Your Room, SirAli heads up north to Wisconsin and Susie flies back to Maine for another stunning wedding. You'd think one of these days we would have a gig in our own state!
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2023-06-1236 minDiaries of a Wedding SingerS3 E1- It's About Damn TimeWhat's up!!! Wedding season has begun and so have we! We're thrilled to be back for SEASON 3, what?! As usual we have no idea what this season will bring so hold on to your butts and let's get the party started!
Thank you as always for listening and if you feel so inclined, leave us a rating and review!
Don't forget to follow us on Instagram @diariesofaweddingsinger -- @mixologyband -- @susiestaubs. Write us an email with your stories at diariesofaweddingsinger@gmail.com.
2023-06-0544 minDiaries of a Wedding SingerS2. EP 25- Season Finale! - Wedding Write-Ins!Merry Christmas you beautiful people! We can't believe we made it to the end of another wedding season, let alone another year! Thank you so much again for listening and please don't forget about us! We'll be back in the spring for a brand new season and hopefully we can give you an extra episode or two between then and now. Follow us on Instagram @diariesofaweddingsinger or @mixologyband to keep up to date with us! If you have a story for us please send it to diariesofaweddingsinger@gmail.com.
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2022-12-1954 minDiaries of a Wedding SingerS2. Ep 24- I Swear I'm Not Susie!How is it already halfway through December?! In today's episode we get to talk all about Susie's American FAMily (AMFAM) Christmas concert and the number of times Ali got mistaken for being Susie! Honestly, it's a good mistake to make!
Also, being in a new house means that there is a lot of furnishing to do! Because of that, Ali's house is rather empty and there wasn't a great spot to record without a little echo in there. So Ali's audio is not quite as good as we'd like. We apologize for all the technical trouble this y...
2022-12-1242 minDiaries of a Wedding SingerS2. Ep 23- Our Top 10 Favorite Wedding Movies!As we near the end of the season, we thought we'd throw in a few of our favorite wedding movies that started our obsession with all things weddings! These are just our opinion and no rhyme or reason to the order (except for the last few!) Thank you so much to all who came out to Susie's show! What a blast it was! Don't forget rate, review and follow the podcast on Instagram @diariesofaweddingsinger and Susie's band @mixologyband. Send us an email for our wedding write-in episode where we share all of YOUR funny, crazy or heartwarming stories! DM...
2022-12-0536 minDiaries of a Wedding SingerS2 Ep. 22 - Get Your Hand Out Of My Face!Happy Thanksgiving! We've started the celebration early, but wanted to give you a little something this week before we take next Monday off! Between rude airport stories, airhead bridesmaids and Susie eating Ali's chewed food, we hope we've kept you entertained :)
Tickets for Susie's Dec 3rd American Family Show are going fast so don't hesitate if you still want to join us! Head to windhamchambersingers.com for more details and to buy tix.
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2022-11-2128 minDiaries of a Wedding SingerS2. EP 21- Conductor Peter Shannon!Hello again everyone! We have had a whirlwind couple weeks between Ali moving to her new house and a special secret project (which we'll divulge over the next couple months) so thank you for being patient in waiting for our next episode! And boy, you won't be disappointed. Today we bring you Conductor Peter Shannon. He is an extraordinary person and generously gave us an hour of his time so we could share his amazing accomplishments and insights into the world of orchestral music. 2021/2022 is Shannon’s eighth year as Artistic Director and Conductor of the Jackson Symphony in Ja...
2022-11-1557 minDiaries of a Wedding SingerS2. Ep 20! Scared Sh*tless and Dancing GroomsmenHappy Halloween! We can't believe we're already at episode 20! We start by recounting our Halloween party and Susie's nasty trick on Ali. Another beautiful wedding in the books for Susie but as always, she has some good stories to share. Follow us on Instagram for videos and pictures we reference @diariesofaweddingsinger -- @mixologyband -- @northcoastorchestra. Send us your wedding stories or any question you'd like to be included for our FAQ episode coming up! Could be about anything, wedding related or not. You can DM us on Instagram or send them to diariesofaweddingsinger@gmail.com.
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2022-10-3137 minDiaries of a Wedding SingerS2. Ep. 19- Can I Have Your Number?First off....SO sorry about the sh*tty audio! We're had an unknown technical difficulty and rather than scrapping the episode, we figured you all would forgive us if this week sounded a little wonky. Nevertheless, THANK YOU for listening and check out our Instagram for pictures related to the episode! You can find us on Instagram @diariesofaweddingsinger -- @mixologyband -- @northcoastorchestra. Send us an email with your funny, crazy, heartfelt stories at diariesofaweddingsinger@gmail.com. Check out Susie's band website at mixologyband.com.
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2022-10-2433 minDiaries of a Wedding SingerS2. Ep.18 - Jiggle the Handle's Gary Backstrom!THIS GUY! What a pleasure it was to interview Gary Backstrom, guitarist extraordinaire! Gary is founding member of Jiggle the Handle and also currently leads his own self titled band. He has some unreal tour stories, wedding stories, and ALIEN encounters! You don't want to miss this episode. Follow all his music on any streaming platform and check out his website at garybackstrom.com to learn more. Watch him shred that guitar on his facebook and Youtube pages at Gary Backstrom Band. Thank you again Gary!
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWAKwBs2ue9L3ohX7RJTc9...
2022-10-1947 minDiaries of a Wedding SingerS2. Ep 17- Subbing Dos and Don'ts!It was a little bit of chaos with 7 kids at home but Ali held down the fort while Susie flew back to Maine again! A couple of beautiful weddings to discuss and we reminisce on proper etiquette for those guests who may want to join the band for a song or two...
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2022-10-1134 minDiaries of a Wedding SingerS2 Ep. 16- Disneyland and Rude TravelersAli gets to travel to Cali for a whirlwind trip and Susie has another 48 hour trek to Maine for her weddings this week. Thanks for listening and if you like what you hear, leave us a 5 Star rating and review!
Follow us on Instagram @diariesofaweddingsinger -- @mixologyband -- @northcoastorchestra. Send us an email at diariesofaweddingsinger@gmail.com.
2022-10-0339 minDiaries of a Wedding SingerS2. Ep 15 -Kelly Muse- Mixology Band Leader!How has it taken so long for us to have THE Kelly Muse on the podcast! Finally he joins us to give all the details of what it takes to be a band leader- and more importantly, the band leader for Mixology! Kelly shares his insights into the wedding business from his perspective and also dishes on what it's like to work with our very own Susie Pepper.
Enjoy!
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2022-09-2746 minDiaries of a Wedding SingerS2. Ep 14 - Flamethrowers and Bad Caterers Happy Monday! Another weekend over, another wedding complete! This week Susie tells us about another beautiful wedding with some unique and not so unique things and Ali gets into the nitty gritty about her terrible caterer for her own wedding day.
Don't forget to rate and review the show! Thank you as always for listening and follow us on Instagram @diariesofaweddingsinger -- @mixologyband -- @northcoastorchestra. Send us an email with your wedding stories at diariesofaweddingsinger@gmail.com
2022-09-1929 minDiaries of a Wedding SingerS2. Ep 13- Boob Sweat IDs and Jimmy Fallon's "Wedding Fails"Susie is at the Samoset Resort in Maine for today's episode and Ali get's to blind react to Jimmy Fallon's "wedding fails". "You bring them to Mordor, obviously"...Listen to hear the full story!
Don't forget to follow us on Instagram @diariesofaweddingsinger -- @mixologyband -- @northcoastorchestra. Drop us an email with your crazy stories at diariesofaweddingsinger@gmail.com.
Don't forget to leave us a 5 star rating and review if you like what you hear. Thank you, as always, for listening!
2022-09-1227 minDiaries of a Wedding SingerS2. Ep12- Family Weddings and Show StoppersHappy Labor Day! Enjoy another week of mishaps and show stopping songs! Thank you for listening and don't forget to leave a 5 Star Rating and review if you like what you hear.
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2022-09-0529 minDiaries of a Wedding SingerS2. Ep 11- Last Gig With NCO and Hilarious GroomsmenWelcome back all you lovely people! Ali is getting settled in North Carolina and we're here today to talk about her last gig in Milwaukee with North Coast Orchestra! So bittersweet
2022-08-2939 minDiaries of a Wedding SingerS2. Ep 10- The Celine Show and Nightmare Movers!It's finally here! Susie gets to rave about her amazing show in Maine celebrating the songs of Celine Dion and Barbra Streisand. Check out our instagram for videos and pictures! And unfortunately, Ali has a big PSA for all those who are planning to move across the country and what company NOT to use! (SPOILER ALERT: The company is Nationwide Moving Services).
We'll be taking a week off next Monday so Ali can get her life together and complete the move to Raleigh! Don't forget to follow us on Instagram @diariesofaweddingsinger -- @mixologyband -- @northcoastorchestra. Leave us an em...
2022-08-1537 minDiaries of a Wedding SingerS2. Ep 9- LipSynching, Flying Luggage and Sweaty Summer NightsHappy Monday! Thanks for tuning in and remember to leave a 5 star rating if you like what you hear and a review! Share with friends and family and enjoy this week's episode of funny airport stories, unprepared performances and a sticky sweaty night that can only be solved one way!
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2022-08-0832 minDiaries of a Wedding SingerS2. Ep 8- Middle Fingers and "Why I Canceled My Wedding"This week, Ali has stories from her weekend but Susie had a break for once! So to make up some time, we found a bunch of statements from people who've canceled their weddings and weigh in on if we agree or disagree with their reasoning. Remember, these are just our opinions! Each situation is complicated and has more details that influence those decisions to cancel. We hope you enjoy! And if you have something to add, please email us at diariesofaweddingsinger@gmail.com or follow us on Instagram @diariesofaweddingsinger -- @mixologyband -- @northcoastorchestra.
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2022-08-0132 minDiaries of a Wedding SingerS2. Ep 7- Distressed Dogs, Lost Underwear and Boob ComplimentsSorry for the one day delay in the episode! Ali had a monster house move and it didn't go as smoothly as we were hoping. But we're here and have another sh*t show of a weekend to talk about!
Don't forget buy tickets for Susie's Celine Dion and Barbra Streisand Show THIS FRIDAY, July 29th at 7:30pm in Harrison, ME at DeerTrees Theatre! Buy online at deer trees-theatre.org or call at 207-583-6747.
Follow us on Instagram @diariesofaweddingsinger -- @mixologyband -- @northcoastorchestra. Send us an email with your stories at diariesofaweddingsinger@gmail.com
2022-07-2643 minDiaries of a Wedding SingerS2. Ep 6- Pro Photographer Insights!What a treat we have for you today!! Have you gotten your photographer booked yet?? If you haven't, LOTTIE LILLIAN is your gal! She gives us her best advice and insights into the wedding business from "should you do that Instagram famous sparkler photo" or "how long should I expect to wait for my pictures to come back" or "How do I prepare to catch the perfect moments from the day?" She'll answer them all and boy does she have a couple of crazy stories to sprinkle in too! Follow her on Instagram @lottie.lillian . OH, and she'll travel i...
2022-07-1847 minDiaries of a Wedding SingerS2. EP5 - Idiocy at 2AM and a Celebrity Sighting!Morning! Today Susie describes quite the eventful weekend while home in Maine. Some choices are more disconcerting than others but at least she's not in pain from a burst appendix! Thank you so much for listening and please rate and review the podcast! If you feel so inclined, please share with friends and family!
Don't forget to write us any crazy wedding stories you have at diariesofaweddingsinger@gmail.com and follow us on Instagram @diariesofaweddingsinger -- @mixologyband -- @northcoastorchestra.
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Diaries of a Wedding SingerS2. EP4 - Miss Maine 2021 Mariah Larocque!Happy Independence Day! What a unique way to celebrate July 4th by having a Miss America contestant come on the show! We are pleased to bring you Miss Maine 2021, Mariah Larocque! Mariah works as an advocate in ending child sex abuse and is a writer, singer, and leading lady in the Maine produced film Dole Mates which was selected in the International New York Film Festival for Best No-Budget Film and BEST ACTRESS! She is a treasure to the great state of Maine and gave us a beautiful witness to her time as Miss Maine. We recorded this episode...
2022-07-0440 minDiaries of a Wedding SingerS2. Ep3 : Medial Emergencies and FlirtingSusie takes us through a surprise medical emergency of hers and Ali recounts her wedding and what happens when you dance with the lone single guy in the crowd.
Don't forget to get your tickets for Susie's Barbra Streisand and Celine Dion Tribute Show at DeerTrees Theater on July 29th at 7:30PM EST! WHAT?! She's gonna knock it out of the park and you DON'T want to miss this. Call or order today https://www.deertrees-theatre.org/susie-pepper--mixology.html
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2022-06-2739 minDiaries of a Wedding SingerS2. EP2 - Our Conversation with the "Cancer Fighting Bride!"GUYS. Today we've brought you Lainie Jones. This woman is incredible and her story will leave you with your jaw on the floor. Lainie suffers from Li-Fraumeni Syndrome, and when she's not fighting for her life, she fundraises for the American Cancer Society and is a huge advocate for early detection. She also has a GREAT wedding story! Although it sucks that we are both part of the "Cancer Club", Lainie brings us a joy, optimism, and camaraderie that is infectious and proves that no matter our challenges, life is a gift and worth fighting for.
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2022-06-2043 minDiaries of a Wedding SingerS2. Ep1. We're Back!!It's here, FINALLY! Season 2, Episode 1 is OUT! We give you a brief cancer update (spoiler alert, Ali is alive and well!) and go into a little detail about our first gigs back for the 2022 season as well as a run down of our "F You Cancer" Jamaica trip. Safe to say we can't go anywhere without a little drama :) We have some great interviews and wedding advice for you this season, but please let us know if you want a specific topic covered! We'd love to bring you exactly what you want to hear to help make your wedding...
2022-06-1341 minDiaries of a Wedding SingerNew Year's Eve and Cancer Updates!Updates all around for you today! Enjoy and keep up to date with us!
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2022-01-2745 minDiaries of a Wedding SingerSeason Finale! It's All About The BoobsWE DID IT! We made it to the Season Finale! Guys, a serious thank you to all who listened through these past few months. On a whim, we decided to start this idea of a wedding podcast and so far we came in the top 5 of a nationwide podcast competition, and are being played in 8 COUNTRIES! (U.S.A, India, Germany, Australia, Canada, Brazil, UK, and Mexico). We've had so much fun recording our conversations and at the very least, we'll have these forever to remind us of our crazy past lives! Speaking of living...hold on tight cause...
2021-12-2735 minDiaries of a Wedding SingerEp. 26- Write-In Wedding Tales!EXPLICIT Warning: some material might not be suitable for children.
It's here! FINALLY we're talking about the stories that we've gotten from listeners! If you want to get straight to the stories, you'll need to skip ahead to around minute 20! We got a little carried away with a final few stories from Ali's last wedding. We've added an "explicit" tag, not because any of these stories are actually explicit, but they are definitely an adult discussion. :) Check out our instagram for pics corresponding to stories we've told, like, the car from the golf course (it was a...
2021-12-2039 minDiaries of a Wedding SingerEp. 25 - Bandstand Humping and Shitty Bathroom EtiquetteHappy to report that our faith in wedding planners was redeemed in this episode! The episode today is a little shorter because Susie's wedding season is over! And only a few more episodes until we conclude our first season of Diaries of a Wedding Singer! We'll have some write-in stories next week so stay tuned and a big announcement in our season finale on Dec 27th! You won't want to miss it. Thank you for all you listens and support so far! If you feel so inclined, give us a 5 star review :)
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2021-12-1324 minDiaries of a Wedding SingerEp. 24- Wedding Planners From Hell and Silent DJsWe get it, sometimes wedding planners are the perfect addition to make your wedding day go off without a hitch....and sometimes they are the WORST. This week we discuss our encounters with terrible wedding planners and the new trend to get around noise ordinances. Who knew?! On our instagram, you can see the movie clips we referenced throughout the episode. Ace Ventura at 3:33 and Anchorman at 34:16.
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2021-12-0638 minDiaries of a Wedding SingerEp. 23 - Missing DJs, That's What She Said and Nose CandyThis week, Susie hangs at a family wedding and Ali recounts yet another night of laughter and fun.
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2021-11-2234 minDiaries of a Wedding SingerEp. 22 - Catching Cheaters, Judgmental Dentists, and Full CirclesThanks for waiting an extra day while we worked out some technical difficulties! We're back with another round of funny/embarrassing moments from our summer performances! In one of Susie's last stories today, she mentions an encounter with a guy that we talked about back in Ep. 8 with Meg Doherty. You can reference that story at time mark 36:45 from Ep. 8 to understand what we're talking about and why it was so funny seeing him again!
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2021-11-1631 minDiaries of a Wedding SingerEp. 21 - Susie's A Wedding Crasher and Our Wedding StoriesThis week we reminisce on that time Susie sang with Ali at a recent wedding and was less than professional... it's lucky Wisconsinites are the BEST and can take a joke! We also decided it was time to dive into our own weddings and what went down at The Greenwood Manor Inn.
Thanks, as always, to all who listen! Don't forget to share the show and leave us a 5 star review if you like what you hear! It helps us reach so many more and grow! Follow us on Instagram: @diariesofaweddingsinger -- @mixologyband -- @north...
2021-11-0839 minDiaries of a Wedding SingerEp 20!! Screaming Karen and Interview with Steph Fogg!20 episodes, what?! Thank you all for joining us for our 20th episode! Whoo hoo! We bring you Stephanie Fogg today, singer extraordinaire for her Maine function/wedding band, Retrospecticus! Like Ali and Susie, Steph has been performing for weddings for over a decade and has the stories to go with it! Steph took time to talk to us on her vacation in her Maine cabin, so you get to hear some birds and nature sounds throughout the episode. You're welcome :) Find her band on Facebook or online at www.retrospecticus.com or on instagram @retrospecticusband!
2021-11-0146 minDiaries of a Wedding SingerEp. 19 -Maggots, Cockroaches and Performance Firsts!This week we reminisce on our weekend spent TOGETHER! Living in different states, it's rare we get to perform with each other, let alone spend 5 days without kids! We had an eventful time to say the least...
Also, Susie's big and beautiful new house isn't the perfect space to record, so you may notice a little echo in her voice for this episode.
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2021-10-2532 minDiaries of a Wedding SingerEp. 18 - Belly Dancers, Skinny Dipping and a Fan TributeThis week we reminisce about a family wedding, airport oopses and Ali's first MLB Anthem! We also have a special tribute to a fan who loved to hear and watch Susie perform. We've always said how much it means to us to have people come to our shows and most importantly, love what they hear. Dick was one of those people.
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2021-10-1833 minDiaries of a Wedding SingerEp. 17 - Microblasts and Singer/Songwriter Lucas Roy!Lucas Roy is a Maine born singer/songwriter and all around excellent guy. He's been playing and performing since 2017 and was eager to share his techniques and perspectives on being a performer and new artist. Check him out on his website, lucasroyofficial.com or Instagram: @lucasroy.
Thanks again for your support! Don't forget to leave us a 5 star review if you like the show and keep up to date with us on Instagram at: @diariesofaweddingsinger -- @mixologyband -- @northcoastorchestra
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2021-10-1146 minDiaries of a Wedding SingerEp. 16 - A Ventriloquist, Boob Tape and the Pros and Cons of Kids at WeddingsGood Morning! Today, Susie's airport stories don't disappoint and we discuss our opinions on whether or not kids at weddings are a good idea!
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2021-10-0441 minDiaries of a Wedding SingerEp. 15 - Side Swiped, Late Starts and a Cow BirthSummer's not over for us yet, but, I think something must be changing in the air cause we've got some stories that made us think, "seriously"?!
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2021-09-2734 minDiaries of a Wedding SingerEp. 14- Simply Three and a Star Wars Wedding!This week we interviewed our friends and remarkably talented string trio, SIMPLY THREE! Their quest to look beyond the scope of possibility has led them to collaborate with some of the world’s most creative musicians, including Janelle Monáe, Alyson Stoner, and Jeff Smith (M-Pact). They even JUST released a new original song, Breathless, on Youtube. We're so excited to have you hear their behind the scenes stories including a pretty incredible one featuring a galaxy far far away...
Check out Simply Three's website at: Simplythreemusic.com
Or Instagram: @simplythree
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2021-09-2152 minDiaries of a Wedding SingerEp. 13- Men's Nipples and The Booty SongWe promise, we couldn't make this stuff up if we tried. These weddings and our stories just get more and more ridiculous! If you want to hear The Booty Song we reference, check it out on Youtube here! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UewwWaNfYIU
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2021-09-1140 minDiaries of a Wedding SingerEp. 12 - Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader, Jessica Kalil!This woman wears MANY hats! She's not only a Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader, NYX Professional Makeup Face Award winner, stage actress, cruise line aerialist, but also, a MOM! New mom with baby #2, Jess Kalil made time for us to talk about her performance path and the impressive collection of unique experiences that paved the way! None of which most people will ever have. We hope you enjoy our conversation with Jess and don't forget to Follow, Share and leave us a review! Thank you for listening!
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2021-09-0756 minDiaries of a Wedding SingerEp. 11- Near Death ExperiencesHoly Moly! This week Susie dives into her sh*t show of a weekend! Between car crashes and near death experiences, this one goes down in the books as one to remember! Check out our instagram to see the pictures we reference throughout the episode.
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2021-08-3040 minDiaries of a Wedding SingerEp. 10- DJ vs. Live BandSome couples can struggle with the decision of DJ vs. Live Band, so we're here to help! Our friend and DJ, David Palazzolo, shared his insights into the wedding biz and we got through some pros and cons on both sides of the aisle! Catch that? ;) He also shares stories of pirate weddings and an unexpected mob encounter. We hope you enjoy and remember to tell your friends about us! We are so grateful for your support so give us a Rate/Review and Follow!
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2021-08-2352 minDiaries of a Wedding SingerEp. 9- Twin Test and a 4x8in What?!Get ready for some heavy laughter in this one, especially the first 10 minutes or so! There was a lot of nostalgia brought up too along with our take on things to splurge for and also to avoid if you're on a budget. We hope you enjoy!
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2021-08-1634 minDiaries of a Wedding SingerEp. 8- WICKED Broadway Actress, Meg Doherty!You know that little broadway show called WICKED?? Yea, Meg does too cause she's in the show! We were thrilled to talk with Meg all about her experience as an aspiring actress in New York and her path to the Broadway Stage. Meg's insights include vocal techniques, advice for keeping your mind/voice healthy, and some great memories of our past together right back on the community theater stage.
Follow Meg on instagram: @meggles_doherty or inquire about lessons here: @musicwithmissmeg
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2021-08-0956 minDiaries of a Wedding SingerEp. 7- Blood All Over the FloorWhat is with the injuries this year? This one left us wincing and later, a little queasy. We definitely won't drink coffee the same again!
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2021-08-0233 minDiaries of a Wedding SingerEp. 6- Our Chat with Singer/Songwriter Keelan Donovan!I think there is more audio of us laughing than talking on this one! We're thrilled to bring you our friend and brilliant songwriter, Keelan Donovan. Keelan currently lives in Austin, TX and is a singer/songwriter. His original material is featured all over the place including the T.V. show, Nashville, the STARZ promo, Biohackers and Lucifer on Netflix and his song just got picked up to be on Mark Wahlberg's new film, Joe Bell. (Which is in theaters now!) Lucky for us, he took some time to chat and reminisce on his early years in Nashville and some...
2021-07-2648 minDiaries of a Wedding SingerEp. 5 - Broken Glass and Angry Passengers!Today we talk about a Jewish wedding that didn’t quite go as planned and we finally get to talk about a few of our airport stories!
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2021-07-1928 minDiaries of a Wedding SingerEp. 4 - Interview with The Ghost of Paul Revere!We are so stoked to bring you the Ghost of Paul Revere today! They are an American Folk Band from Maine and have been touring EVERYWHERE. We feel so lucky to have been able to catch up for a bit with our dear friends. They have performed alongside the likes of Trampled By Turtles, Old Crow Medicine Show, and even performed on The Conan O'Brien show! We hope you enjoy our conversation as much as we did.
Follow them on Instagram: @Ghostofpaulrevere or check out their website for all their tour details at ghostofpaulrevere.com
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2021-07-1239 minDiaries of a Wedding SingerEp. 3- Wandering Hands and A Grammy Winner!This week Ali has some stories from a busy weekend with a rowdy crowd who get a little too comfortable and we reminisce on Grammy winner Darlene Love who surprised the Bride and Groom! Make sure to FOLLOW, RATE and REVIEW us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts! Find us on Instagram and Facebook @diariesofaweddingsinger or our bands at @northcoastorchestra or @mixologyband
2021-07-0539 minDiaries of a Wedding SingerEp. 2- Trap Doors and Zombie Man!We’re back with some more laughs for you! Susie comes home to a funny surprise and Ali’s wedding guests dance the night away! We’re now available on Google Podcasts as well as Spotify! Look for us soon on Apple Podcasts too! Follow us on Instagram @diariesofaweddingsinger and our bands @northcoastorchestra and @mixologyband! Write to us with your funny/crazy/embarrassing wedding stories at diariesofaweddingsinger@gmail.com. Stay tuned next week to hear about our event with Grammy winner Darlene Love!
2021-06-2826 minDiaries of a Wedding SingerEpisode 1 - Hey, we started a podcast!Between the two of us we’ve performed at 100’s of events, mostly weddings, and we are so excited to finally start sharing all our stories from the perspective of a wedding singer. This episode is all about how we got to singing in wedding bands in the first place and bare with us…the audio is not ideal. But I promise it gets better in episode two! Rate, review and subscribe!
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