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Mitten BackstageMitten Backstage Ep 62 - Matthew Finch Returns!With discussions continuing around AI development and how it intersects with creativity, I thought it would be great to invite Matthew Finch back on the podcast to help educate and inspire folks who only have seen AI presented as a problem. Folks who know him from our last chat on the podcast will remember that he embodies that intersection as a musician/digital artist who also codes and supports AI as part of his day job. We chat about our evolving relationship with this technology, speculate on the pros and cons of how it could impact a creative's future...2023-04-131h 57
Mitten Backstage#61 - Adam Marth | Mitten BackstageI'm joined today by a great guitarist and great friend, Adam Marth! Many know Adam as a go-to gun-for-hire for gigs and studio sessions, a member of the stellar group Paddlebots, and a solo artist in his own right! We've shared a handful of shows, recording sessions, and Michigan music experiences together over the years and it was great to catch up with him during a typically slow season for many artists. We talk about the plans for each our of bands, cooking YouTubers we can't stop watching, and the balance of music for work and music for creative...2023-02-011h 59
Mitten Backstage#60 - Karli Morehouse | Mitten BackstageI am joined today by Karli Morehouse, a wonderful human and stellar bandleader in the indie alt-pop band Lipstick Jodi! We chat about our upcoming show together with my band, Earth Radio, and Lady Ace Boogie (March 18th at Pyramid Scheme!), our shared confusion and persistence navigating social media, and about creative goals for 2023.
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Mitten Backstage#59 - Brad Fritcher | Mitten BackstageWe kick off 2023 with today's guest, trumpet player, composer, and one of the artists I've personally worked with the longest who introduced me to so many folks in the Michigan music scene as a young artist: Brad Fritcher! We catch up and chat about Brad's journey living and working in Pennsylvania, Nebraska, and now Florida as a musician while reflecting on many of the projects we were involved in together over the years. He also hints on a future return to Michigan in our discussions, so if you've known Brad and have been wanting an update, this podcast is...2023-01-042h 09
Mitten Backstage#58 - Mak Mattis | Mitten BackstageToday's episode features a wonderful friend, musician, and the editor of many recent podcast episodes (and others going forward), Mak Mattis!
Listeners of the podcast might remember my previous interview with them last year, and since then so much has changed! We discuss how our lives have shifted to multiple new roles in our careers, how we are both working to be more mindful of our time and health, and we both spend time delighting in defining our creative goals and pursuits! This was a fun discussion, and you even get to see a small window into...2022-12-121h 22
Mitten Backstage#57 - Jay Gavan | Mitten BackstageI had a great chat back in May with Jay Gavan about his career in the Michigan music scene, history, his recent album A Public Thing (which you can read my review for here), and swap stories of the pandemic and how our lives have been shaped by the industry shutting down for over a year. His latest record was a wonderful mix of passions and it was well-realized conceptually, so it was fun getting to dissect the music and learn more about the parallels between modern living and ancient Greece!
Many folks will know him as...2022-11-232h 07
Mitten Backstage#56 - Jay Jackson | Mitten BackstageMitten Backstage returns! I'm joined today by Jay Jackson, a wonderful West Michigan artist who wears a lot of hats: performer, producer, recording engineer, writer, singer, emcee, collaborator...the list goes on! I carved out some time to chat with him about Last Gasp Collective's new album Our Daily Bread, the experiences that went into creating this record, what life has been like the last couple of years with the pandemic, and there's even a cameo appearance by a new addition to the Jackson family!
Note: This was recorded at The Bear Den, Mark Lavengood's studio, which is great for...2022-11-091h 17
Mitten Backstage#55 - Dave Palmer | Mitten BackstageToday I'm joined by musician and Walk the Beat director Dave Palmer! He has been a fixture of the Grand Haven music community in a variety of ways, from his years of performer to creating and funding artist opportunities through Walk the Beat, an organization that believes in "providing support and guidance for young people to learn musical skills enhances their creativity, confidence and connectedness to their community." Every year in multiple cities, dozens of artists perform and all are entered into a competition to win thousands of dollars in studio time at Third Coast Recording Company to capture...2022-07-141h 25
Mitten BackstagePodcasting Summer 2022 UpdateIt has been awhile since I've posted, as I'm sure you've noticed, so I detail the craziness that has been my life the last couple of months as I anticipate going into a busy next couple of months playing several festivals, traveling, camping, and somehow trying to get in shape/prepared for a fall trip/studio session with one of my bands.
This will serve as an update for Mitten Backstage, but Life is a Piano listeners can glean info from this as well. I appreciate your patience and understand as things continue to be adjusted!
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Mitten Backstage#54 - Kevin Kozel | Mitten BackstageI'm joined today by Kevin Kozel! Many around West Michigan know him as the lead engineer at Third Coast Recording Company, a guitarist/singer with The Bluewater Kings Band, and a recent Emmy winner, but we dive into his past experiences, from missing weeks of high school due to multiple surgeries to being involved in a popular Midwest band called Death by Dancing! We chat all of the time around the studio, so it is fun to share our chats with you!
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Mitten Backstage#53 - Joshua Dreyer | Mitten BackstageI'm joined today by Joshua Dreyer! He is a percussionist and drummer in Grand Rapids that has a variety of roles: instructor, the GM of the new School of Rock location in Grand Rapids, and a freelance performer with groups like the West Michigan New Music Collective and the Grand Rapids Symphony. We met years ago at GVSU and we're both alumni of the GVSU New Music Ensemble, which led to the creation of the WMNMC. If you enjoy reflective career talks and discussions around music education and percussion, this one is perfect for you!
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Mitten Backstage#52 - Matt Ryan | Mitten BackstageI'm joined today by bassist Matt Ryan! We've known each other for years since sharing a cabin as Blue Lake Fine Arts campers, and it was great catching up with him since we last saw each other at NAMM 2020. We talk about his shows with Alex Isley, his new album, and what it feels like to go into a busy gigging season after the past two years!
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Mitten Backstage#51 - Joe Phillion | Mitten BackstageWe're back baby! After a trip that took up a large chunk of March rolling right into an important tribute show event, I'm joined today by drummer Joe Phillion! We chat about our lives as gigging musicians, and he goes into great detail about the years he spent touring with Ultraviolet Hippopotamus (UV Hippo). If you enjoy touring talk, great stories, and a burst of positive energy, this is for you!
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Mitten Backstage#50 - Caitlin Cusack | Mitten BackstageHello folks! Good to be back from my two month hiatus, and I'm feeling refreshed and ready for a great year of conversations! We've known each other for years and both attended Grand Valley State University for our music undergrads, even being members of the same piano studio for part of it!
I'll let her provide her introduction, since her bio speaks volumes about our conversation today:
Caitlin Cusack grew up in Ionia, Michigan. She attended GVSU and got a Bachelor of Arts with emphases in Voice and Piano and a Theatre Minor. After college...2022-03-041h 07
The Dutcher Snedeker PodcastThe Dutcher Snedeker Podcast Ep 50 - Farewell For Now!The final episode of The Dutcher Snedeker Podcast is here! Sure, I'd be down to pick it up again when it makes sense, but I reflect on just how fun this podcast was to do in 2021 and what I learned from doing it. I also sneak in one more rant to really go full tilt improv one last time! I appreciate all of you for listening, whether it was weekly in 2021 or if you're discovering this down the line, as it snapshots an interesting time in my journey as a creative. Share your favorite moments, check out everything else...2021-12-2649 min
Mitten Backstage#49 - Year in Review | Mitten BackstageI take some time to reflect on the first year of Mitten Backstage! So many great memories, conversations, and I learned a ton. I also announce my 2 months off of socials to kick off 2022, which also includes a break from publishing episodes of the podcast until March 2022.
Thanks to every patron, listener, and supporter of this podcast! So excited to see what next year will bring and I'm looking forward to more conversations with so many Michigan musicians!
Mitten Backstage is a podcast hosted by Michigan artist Dutcher Snedeker and centering on conversations around life...2021-12-2424 min
Mitten Backstage#48 - Emily Pearce | Mitten BackstageFresh off of her 3 month tour as a monitor engineer with Blue October, I catch up with my friend Emily Pearce! She talks about stories from the road, what it's like going on that long of a stretch of shows (and tips for your own longer tour stretch), and what we're looking forward to for 2022! This was a great episode, and it was fun to both catch up with her and see her Instagram updates from tour!
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Mitten Backstage#47 - Kris Johnson | Mitten BackstageSo glad that I got to chat with Kris Johnson this week for the podcast! Those of you who follow Michigan jazz scene know of Kris Johnson's passionate work as a trumpet player, educator, arranger, and creator of online coursework in everything from jazz vocabulary to audio/video recording through his Office Hours with Kris Johnson website! We chat about his time in the Count Basie Orchestra, how he wears and manages his many hats, and his recent position at the Community Music School in Detroit, an MSU initiative that focuses on music education for all ages!
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Mitten Backstage#46 - Zack Volkers | Mitten BackstageFresh off of his return to the stage opening for Desmond Jones at Elevation, Zack Volkers joins us today for the podcast! We chat about passion projects, our background and history with video games, and what we're looking to focus on in 2022! Keep an eye out for future shows with his project, Zack Volkers & Friends, alongside a soon-to-be-named new band!
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Mitten Backstage#45 - Matthew Finch | Mitten BackstageMatthew Finch and I worked on a ton of projects together while we were at GVSU, from jazz combo to the composition studio to gigs in GR, and it was so great to catch up with him for the podcast! He now lives in Brooklyn, where he is merging his love of technology with his passion for ambient, spacious music. We chat about a ton of subjects from culture and politics to trends in music to the various mergers of art and technology. Time flew by in this episode!
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Mitten Backstage#44 - Chris Cranick | Mitten BackstageAfter an insanely busy wedding gig season, culminating in me playing his wedding reception, I catch up with guitarist/singer Chris Cranick! We touch base and chat about our creative projects, including his recent new solo album (that I tracked keys on) and some updates around his band, Overdrive Orchestra.
Note: Zoom was causing some digital distortion, and it was hard to remove without messing up the dialogue, so there will be weird moments with the audio. Thank you for your understanding!
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Mitten Backstage#43 - Lee Heerspink | Mitten BackstageI'm joined today by Hudsonville guitarist Lee Heerspink! I first heard about Lee through his involvement in Derek Brown's recent album with the Holland Concert Jazz Orchestra and later met him through gigging with the BlueWater Kings Band. He's part educator, part arranger, part skilled guitarist, and part father, juggling so many roles all while keeping a cool head and a calm demeanor! We chat about his recent album (that I was also on), his upcoming release show at Listening Room, and his background in music school, a military music career, and more!
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Mitten Backstage#42 - Jeff Baldus | Mitten BackstageJeff Baldus is on the podcast today! Jeff is a Grand Haven based bass player who performs as a freelance musician, mainly with the BlueWater Kings Band for weddings and corporate events, and works for C3, a spiritual community that highlights the talents of local artists and features impactful guest speakers on all sorts of topics from Civil Rights to environmental action. We chat about our wedding season fatigue and freelancing in 2021 in today's episode of the Mitten Backstage!
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Mitten Backstage#41 - Alana White | Mitten BackstageI'm joined this week by Alana White, a wonderful musician from Grand Rapids who now lives in Chicago! We met years ago at GVSU when we were both working on our music degrees, and since then she has gone on to form okaycool and explore her creativity beyond the expectations of her classical vocal studies!
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Mitten Backstage#40 - Dogtown Studio | Mitten BackstageHaving recently caught with these guys a little on a photo shoot AND anticipating my next video session with them soon, it's clear that Dogtown Studio has seamlessly woven themselves into the fabric of the Grand Rapids/broader Michigan music scene!
These longtime friends and creative collaborators built there reputation off a year of free work creating awesome videos and memorable sessions with so many artists of all styles, and since then they have gone on to be a go-to source for quality video shoots in and out of their studio space. We chat about working with...2021-10-221h 41
Mitten Backstage#39 - Conrad Schaak | Mitten BackstageConrad Schaak is known around the Grand Rapids music scene as an ambitious, helpful, multi-faceted artist in groups like .Shi, Conrad Shock + The Noise, and as a label manager for Culture.M4a! Whether you need assistance producing your next record, an artist to provide a distinct flavor to your lineup, or a way to distribute your album (even with the option to print items to tape!), this guy has you covered!
We chat a ton about gear, how it informs the creative process, and we touch base with what types of creative projects he is currently...2021-10-151h 48
Mitten Backstage#38 - Brandon Copeland | Mitten BackstageI chat with Brandon Copeland, a man of many talents and backgrounds in the Grand Rapids music scene! From DIY venue parties and running a punk venue to live sound/studio engineering work to teaching at the West Michigan Center for Arts & Technology (WMCAT) to creative projects like Dante Cope and Les Creatif, there are many avenues to engage with his art and learn from his experiences!
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Life is a Piano#15 - Mario Sulaksana | Life is a PianoLife is Piano is back! Today, I chat with Mario Sulaksana, a pianist I met last summer who recently relocated from Detroit to LA! We chat about our career goals as pianists, the changes that spurred some of our recent life decisions (beyond the pandemic), and Mario's background as a musician and composer!
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Mitten Backstage#37 - Ben Steer | Mitten BackstageWe're back! This week, I'm joined by bassist and collaborator Ben Steer, a name you might recognize from his heyday with The Zannies around Grand Rapids, MI! In the years since this group disbanded, Ben has made a name for himself as a quality session and subbing bassist around West Michigan and is now taking the step towards being a full time musician while also pouring a lot of creative time into his own personal music. You can hear him with groups like Elijah Russ, Melophobix, The Hackey Turtles, and Bedroom Ceilings. It was great getting to chat with...2021-10-012h 01
Life is a PianoLife is a Piano Season 2 TrailerIt's been awhile since the last Life is a Piano, but life on the piano for me has gotten in the way. I've been finishing up wedding season, prepping for some recording sessions, and spending a lot of hours driving between cities. It's been fun, but I'm excited to get Season 2 of Life is a Piano underway! Keep an eye out during the first Saturday in October for the next episode!
Life is a Piano focuses on conversations with keyboardists, with host and keyboardist Dutcher Snedeker sitting down with friends and industry professionals to discuss the craft...2021-09-1802 min
Mitten Backstage#36 - Dr. Annika Socolofsky | Mitten BackstageSince graduating from the University of Michigan years ago, Dr. Annika Socolofsky has cemented herself as a powerful voice in the contemporary classical space as a singer, composer, and performer collaborating with artists from around the globe. It had been a few years since I sat down and chatted with her, and what a wonderful conversation that followed with this podcast chat! We catch up and chat about our lives, including her move to Colorado and the challenges that came with it during 2020, her upcoming creative projects with Latitude 49 and her new artist collective Anticx, and the joys of...2021-09-171h 35
Mitten Backstage#35 - David Ward | Mitten BackstageI sit down and chat with David Ward, a drummer/percussionist/producer/emcee from the east side of Michigan! He is a recent addition to the Earth Radio crew, is friends with my West Coast family members (small world), and can be seen with Sabbatical Bob, Fiendigods, Lily Talmers, and giving "biking bar tours" around Ann Arbor! We recently played Pond Jam together and it was nice to have some more time to chat.
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Mitten Backstage#34 - Loren Kranz | Mitten BackstageI'm happy to sit down at chat with Loren Kranz! When he's not on the keys co-leading the Barbarossa Brothers or grooving on the kit with the Mark Lavengood Band and Erin Zindle & The Ragbirds, he's a passionate, full-time musician of 12 years with stories to tell and students to teach through Major Chords for Minors, a non-profit based in the Saginaw area. We always have great chats on the road and at shows with Mark Lavengood, and he's always a welcome addition to any lineup! We chat about our newfound perspectives ending a crazy summer of gigging after a...2021-09-031h 37
Mitten Backstage#33 - Olin Clark | Mitten BackstageIt's been forever since I've chatted with guitarist Olin Clark! He's based in Brooklyn now, but he grew up and studied in Michigan for years before making the leap to the East Coast. We catch up and chat about a variety of things, including his upcoming album (dropping Sept 17th) with his group Pieces.
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The Dutcher Snedeker PodcastThe Dutcher Snedeker Podcast Ep 32 - We Talkin' Bout PracticeI have that itch to get back in the shed and work on all kinds of music. I want to go back to my old classical repertoire, learn new tunes of all genres, and carve out time for another burst of playing growth. I talk about this, and more, in this week's episode!Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/dutchersnedekerWebsite: https://www.dutchersnedeker.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dutchersnedekerInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/dutchersnedeker--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app...2021-08-2241 min
Mitten Backstage#32 - Dutcher Snedeker | Mitten BackstageHello! No guest this week, things got moved around and rescheduled, so I thought I'd take the opportunity to talk about my background in music, from growing up in a musical family to studying piano all the way through my Masters to playing in a variety of groups in West Michigan over the past decade!
Mitten Backstage is a podcast hosted by Michigan artist Dutcher Snedeker and centering on conversations around life, the industry, creative pursuits, and navigating the scene as Michigan creatives. Each week, you can see discussions on YouTube and wherever you listen to podcasts...2021-08-201h 07
The Dutcher Snedeker PodcastThe Dutcher Snedeker Podcast Ep 31 - Perspective and GrowthThis week, I'm much more calm, reflecting on how this summer, as fast as it has been flying by, was filled with things to appreciate along the journey of personal growthCheck the links out to follow me on socials and support content like this! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/dutchersnedekerWebsite: https://www.dutchersnedeker.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dutchersnedekerInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/dutchersnedeker--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app--- Send in a voice message: https://ancho...2021-08-1536 min
Life is a Piano#14 - Galen Bundy | Life is a PianoI chat for a bit with Ypsilanti-based keyboardist Galen Bundy! We chat about his background in music, our shared experiences attending NAMM conventions through Cusack Music, and we spend a healthy dose of time nerding out about gear! Enjoy today's episode, and check out his groups (Project 206, LNGBLNKSTR, and Proton Candy) after you're done listening!
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Mitten Backstage#31 - Sarena Rae | Mitten BackstageIt's always such a pleasure to chat with Grand Rapids singer and wonderful person Sarena Rae! We chat about our shared background in the West Michigan church scene, performing together in BlueWater Kings, our desire to bridge the gap between artistic communities, and she even asks me some great questions about studying and preparing music!
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The Dutcher Snedeker PodcastThe Dutcher Snedeker Podcast Ep 30 - Constantly Having to Prove YourselfWe're in rant town, population...well right now, me! This whole episode was spawned from the comedic rage brewing inside me right before recording, so this is pure off-the-cuff, stream of consciousness, and super cathartic fun! I promise, next week will be chillCheck the links out to follow me on socials and support content like this!Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/dutchersnedekerWebsite: https://www.dutchersnedeker.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dutchersnedekerInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/dutchersnedeker--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a pod...2021-08-0832 min
Mitten Backstage#30 - Luke Sass | Mitten BackstageToday's guest is Luke Sass! From working with bands like Four Finger Five to his family's construction business to running the Founder's Brewing Company Entertainment Team, Luke is a supportive companion of the Michigan Music scene and always seeks to build up others with the work he is involved in. We chat for the first time in over a year, so we chat about life, our current passions and focuses, but we also touch on Luke's time at Woodstock 99! This was such a great chat!
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The Dutcher Snedeker PodcastThe Dutcher Snedeker Podcast Ep 29 - Please, Pay Your Artists!It's 2021, the pandemic wiped out so many things and opportunities for musicians, especially at the local level that most audiences don't observe as "the industry." So I'm begging you, and reasoning with you, to pay your artists!Check the links out to follow me on socials and support content like this!Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/dutchersnedekerWebsite: https://www.dutchersnedeker.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dutchersnedekerInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/dutchersnedeker--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app--- Send...2021-08-0131 min
Life is a Piano#13 - Erika Dohi | Life is a PianoIt was so great catching up with Erika Dohi, a virtuosic pianist who is part of the NYC music scene and a friend I met years ago at the 2016 Bang on a Can Summer Music Festival! She collaborates around the contemporary classical and avant-garde scenes with all sorts of composers and performers, including Andy Akiho, William Brittelle, Immanuel Wilkins, and Ambrose Akinmusire. We chat about her upbringing, current creative focuses, her recent album I, Castorpollux, and more!
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Mitten Backstage#29 - Hannah Truckenbrod | Mitten BackstageNow based in Chicago, I met jazz vocalist Hannah Truckenbrod while we were both studying at Western Michigan University. After graduating, she toured for a few years with the Glenn Miller Orchestra, and has even performed recently with Kurt Elling! We catch up and chat about her recent pivot to more video work, her time on the road with this legacy jazz band, and how frustrating it is to work on social media for multiple accounts!
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The Dutcher Snedeker PodcastThe Dutcher Snedeker Podcast Ep 28 - All Ya'll Weddings Are The SameLook to your left, look to your right...all of ya'll weddings are the same! Seriously, how can something that seems so formulaic cost so much money and cause so much stress in planning??Check the links out to follow me on socials and support content like this!Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/dutchersnedekerWebsite: https://www.dutchersnedeker.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dutchersnedekerInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/dutchersnedeker--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app--- Send in a voice...2021-07-2531 min
Mitten Backstage#28 - Elijah Russ | Mitten BackstageFresh off his trip out west, Elijah Russ sits down for a discussion today on Mitten Backstage! Folks know him as a solo artist, a bandleader for the Elijah Russ Collective, and a freelancer that teaches, a former touring artist with Harper and The Midwest Kind, and a guest artist with groups like Gunnar & The Grizzly Boys and Melophobix. We talk about his travels (including meeting Van Morrison's guitarist), upcoming music projects, and how his work/life balance has changed for the better as live music returns to Michigan.
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The Dutcher Snedeker PodcastThe Dutcher Snedeker Podcast Ep 27 - Where'd All These Gigs Come From?Summer is going full steam ahead with all manner of gigs, and it comes with an interesting change in my "gig energy."Check the links out to follow me on socials and support content like this!Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/dutchersnedekerWebsite: https://www.dutchersnedeker.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dutchersnedekerInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/dutchersnedeker--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dutcher-snedeker9/messageSupport this podcast: https...2021-07-1831 min
Life is a Piano#12 - Jes Kramer | Life is a PianoI'm joined today by Jes Kramer, an artist in the indie/DIY Grand Rapids music scene! Between her love for smaller keyboards and the variety found in her live setup, there's a lot of fun gear to talk about that often gets overlooked!
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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeskramermusic/
Bandcamp: https://jeskramer.bandcamp.com/
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Mitten Backstage#27 - Hundo | Mitten BackstageI got to catch up with fearless Michigan music warrior and dedicated supporter of the community Hundo! We chat about music, community, and she drops some details on her upcoming singles! There's also a surprise from some special guests who happened to be nearby!
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Website: http://www.hundomusic.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HundoMusic
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hundomusic/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/HundoMusic
Bandcamp: https://hundomusic.bandcamp.com/
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/1M0Wgjn0KHmeIgWlme3fGN?si=e-ONLmvdRvCAUhjobabytA&dl_branch=1
Apple Musi...2021-07-161h 18
The Dutcher Snedeker PodcastThe Dutcher Snedeker Podcast Ep 26 - On The BandstandThanks to a random post shared by Detroit pianist Mike Harrison minutes before, we have this episode!Check the links out to follow me on socials and support content like this!Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/dutchersnedekerWebsite: https://www.dutchersnedeker.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dutchersnedekerInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/dutchersnedeker--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dutcher-snedeker9/messageSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dutcher-snedeker9/support2021-07-1136 min
Mitten Backstage#26 - Danielle Cosby | Mitten BackstageI'm happy to have had some time to catch up with Danielle Cosby, a talented singer, songwriter, music industry hustler, and artist who was born and raised in Michigan! She's regularly performed with groups like Brena, Hip Pocket, and been on the BlueWater Kings roster as a performer and producer! We touch base now that things are opening up and discuss her upcoming July 11th single release, what she's currently focused on now, and her recent move to Nashville!
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The Dutcher Snedeker PodcastThe Dutcher Snedeker Podcast Ep 25 - Rainy DaysNothing like a couple gigs in the rain to remind you the cons of gigs returning, but the stories are always fun! More at elevenCheck the links out to follow me on socials and support content like this!Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/dutchersnedekerWebsite: https://www.dutchersnedeker.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dutchersnedekerInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/dutchersnedeker--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dutcher-snedeker9/messageSupport this podcast: h...2021-07-0431 min
Life is a Piano#11 - Andy Fettig | Life is a PianoAndy Fettig is on the podcast today! He is a multi-instrumentalist who is often scene slaying some synths and utilizing vintage keyboard gear for various projects like his solo project Ghost Dream, Distant Stars, and Lipstick Jodi. We chat keyboard gear, the past year in creative isolation, and Lipstick Jodi's recent signing to Quite Scientific Records and their Audiotree debut!
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Lipstick Jodi: https://lipstickjodi.com/
Audiotree Debut: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLunIrIqYqs79V5swrEYGFB3CbdmEBXLyF
Distant Stars: https://www.facebook.com/distantstars
Ghos...2021-07-031h 17
Mitten Backstage#25 - Makenzie Mattis | Mitten BackstageI'm joined today by Makenzie Mattis! She is a drummer, educator, and freelancer based in Grand Rapids who has played in bands like Okaycool while also working with Fruitport area drum line! We've known each other since our undergrads at GVSU, and it was great touching base!
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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/makenzie.mattis
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/makenzie.mattis/
Okaycool: https://okaycoolband.bandcamp.com/
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The Dutcher Snedeker PodcastThe Dutcher Snedeker Podcast Ep 24 - I Gotta Go to WorkI've been saying this a lot, but now that I'm booked up through November, I gotta go to work! It's a mixed bag of feelings but a positive trend in the right direction! Oh, and I teach you an easier MonoNeon tune!Check the links out to follow me on socials and support content like this!Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/dutchersnedekerWebsite: https://www.dutchersnedeker.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dutchersnedekerInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/dutchersnedekerClip referenced in this episode taken from Jimmy Kimmel Live! from March 2, 2021F...2021-06-2731 min
Mitten Backstage#24 - Da'Veonce Washington | Mitten BackstageI'm joined today by Da'Veonce Washington, Grand Rapids' funkiest drummer and a hard working friend and asset to the Michigan music community. When he's not playing in groups like GrooveGround Music, in church at Renaissance Church of God in Christ, or in sessions with all sorts of studio project around West Michigan, he's also a new father! There's plenty to talk about in this episode, and it was great catching up!
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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MrDeeWashington/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mrdeewashingtonsmusic/
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/reco...2021-06-251h 26
The Dutcher Snedeker PodcastThe Dutcher Snedeker Podcast Ep 23 - Wedding NewlywedsI had some weddings this past week, and it definitely shows a trend in what I'll hopefully be seeing throughout the year as live music returns to the masses. Let's talk about it!Check the links out to follow me on socials and support content like this!Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/dutchersnedekerWebsite: https://www.dutchersnedeker.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dutchersnedekerInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/dutchersnedeker--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app--- Send in a voice messa...2021-06-2036 min
Life is a Piano#10 - Micah Bracken | Life is a PianoHappy to sit down and chat with Micah Bracken! He is a solid keyboardist/synth wizard that tours with Joe Hertler & The Rainbow Seekers! We chat about their recent stretches of touring now that things are opening up, working on various projects over the past year, and more insight into how he and the band currently operate in this reopening of the wider industry.
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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mbracks/
Rainbow Seekers: https://joehertler.com/
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Mitten Backstage#23 - Nathan Coles | Mitten BackstageI'm joined today by Nathan Coles! We've known each other for awhile now, since our undergrad studies at GVSU, and we play together in a trio called Normal Mode. He also is a freelance drummer for various groups, musicals, and he works for Black Swamp Percussion, a company specializing in orchestral equipment like snare drums and tambourines.
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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nathan__coles/
Normal Mode: https://www.instagram.com/n0rmalm0de/
Black Swamp Percussion: https://www.blackswamp.com/
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The Dutcher Snedeker PodcastThe Dutcher Snedeker Podcast Ep 22 - Residency NightsHad a bunch of shows this past week, including the final night of my residency at The Listening Room. Now that I'm not roasting in the sun, I'll talk a bit about it!Check the links out to follow me on socials and support content like this! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/dutchersnedekerWebsite: https://www.dutchersnedeker.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dutchersnedekerInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/dutchersnedeker--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app--- Send in a voice messa...2021-06-1332 min
Mitten Backstage#22 - Morgan Haner | Mitten BackstageI got to catch up with my old boss and multi-faceted friend in the Michigan music scene, Morgan Haner! When I worked at Founders Brewing Company, Morgan trained all of the sound engineers on our team, repaired and sourced all of the tech needed for shows, and more behind the scenes. He also is a performing singer and guitarist with a new album dropping on June 11th, 2021!
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Bandcamp: https://morganhaner.bandcamp.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/morganseiberthaner/
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The Dutcher Snedeker PodcastThe Dutcher Snedeker Podcast Ep 21 - Take a BreatherEver needed a break? Well I just took one, and I would recommend it! Check the links out to follow me on socials and support content like this! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/dutchersnedeker Website: https://www.dutchersnedeker.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dutchersnedeker Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dutchersnedeker--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dutcher-snedeker9/messageSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dutcher-snedeker9/support2021-06-0632 min
Mitten Backstage#21 - Sam Pilnick | Mitten BackstageToday's guest is Sam Pilnick, a saxophonist, educator, and composer that I met during our mutual time studying at Western Michigan University and living in Kalamazoo! We chat about music education, composition, and Sam's new nonet project album being released this summer!
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Website: http://www.sampilnickmusic.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SamPilnickMusic/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesampilnickproject/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/sampilnickmusic
Mitten Backstage is a podcast hosted by Michigan artist Dutcher Snedeker and centering on conversations around life, the industry, creative pursuits, and navigating the scen...2021-06-041h 24
The Dutcher Snedeker PodcastThe Dutcher Snedeker Podcast Ep 20 - It's Wedding SeasonLook, weddings are wonderful and all, but I'm here to help guide your planning and make musicians way happier to be at your special day. Also, statistically, it's special for all of the reasons you're not paying for!Check the links out to follow me on socials and support content like this!Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/dutchersnedekerWebsite: https://www.dutchersnedeker.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dutchersnedekerInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/dutchersnedeker--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app...2021-05-3034 min
Mitten Backstage#20 - Ian Thompson | Mitten BackstageI'm joined today by Ian Thompson, a bassist/educator in Grand Rapids, MI that I've been playing with on various gigs over the past few years. You can hear his work with such groups as Cameron Blake, BlueWater Kings Band, and Normal Mode, a new jazz/lo-fi/spacey trio project we play in together!
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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/my_avatar_is_ian/
Cameron Blake: https://www.cameronblakemusic.com/
Normal Mode: https://www.instagram.com/n0rmalm0de/
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The Dutcher Snedeker PodcastThe Dutcher Snedeker Podcast Ep 19 - Dance, Dance, Dance!What starts out as a joke turns into a new dance hit AND a lesson for all of you theory buffs out there. Or, you know, you can just dance!Check the links out to follow me on socials and support content like this! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/dutchersnedeker Website: https://www.dutchersnedeker.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dutchersnedeker Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dutchersnedeker--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/du...2021-05-2337 min
Mitten Backstage#19 - Evan Wouters | Mitten BackstageEvan "Woots" Wouters joins us today for a wonderful chat about his upcoming album, "Keep Up," that drops this Saturday, May 22nd! He put in a ton of work and over 2 years of studio sessions and wrangling collaborators to make this release.
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Website: www.wootsmusic.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wootsmusic/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wootsmusic
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsROHGzNCiiRBq4zeMeHrqg
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0pMPMOTVvEBGaIQzwEfnUs?si=GETlOdrxQYGNxihJhVkKNA
Bandcamp: https://woots.bandcamp.com/album/keep-up
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The Dutcher Snedeker PodcastThe Dutcher Snedeker Podcast Ep 18 - What's On My MindKeeping things simple, talking about what's on my mind during this semi-busy week Check the links out to follow me on socials and support content like this! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/dutchersnedekerWebsite: https://www.dutchersnedeker.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dutchersnedekerInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/dutchersnedeker--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dutcher-snedeker9/messageSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dutcher-snedeker9/support2021-05-1631 min
Life is a Piano#9 - Craig Avery | Life is a PianoIt's always nice catching up with Craig Avery, one of the hardest working keyboardists in Michigan! We're both alumni of GVSU's music program and have similar gigging experiences in the state, from churches to the GVSU New Music Ensemble to gigging in wedding/cover bands, since he play keys in the "Best of the West" Michigan band Brena. Note: The format is a little different because my remote setup was having issues on my laptop, so I had to shoot the Zoom interview on my phone.
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In...2021-05-151h 31
Mitten Backstage#18 - Ryan Wallace | Mitten BackstageToday's chat is with bassist and educator Ryan Wallace! We've known each other for a few years now since we both studied at Grand Valley State University and we've performed in a variety of projects, from the improvisational to the traditional classical. We chat about changes happening in the education system, giving up the gig life for a new type of schedule, and work/life balance!
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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lavender_wallace/
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The Dutcher Snedeker PodcastThe Dutcher Snedeker Podcast Ep 17 - Summer BreezeSummer's coming up, and I have a few thoughts on the subject. Check the links out to follow me on socials and support content like this! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/dutchersnedeker Website: https://www.dutchersnedeker.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dutchersnedeker Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dutchersnedeker--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dutcher-snedeker9/messageSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dutcher-snedeker9/support2021-05-0930 min
Mitten Backstage#17 - Steve Leaf | Mitten BackstageIt's always a pleasure to chat with Steve Leaf, a man of many talents and countless quips. This one went off the rails in the best way, and it adds to all of the reasons you should check out his art and follow him straight to The Cone Zone.
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Website: https://www.steveleafmusic.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/steveleafmusic/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ileafsteve/
Bandcamp: https://steveleaf.bandcamp.com/
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3lMJeYv9H02pstvdDJWZpl?si=5DupLDZ-TG-UnklmD3K2Ew
Mitten Backstage is a podc...2021-05-071h 24
The Dutcher Snedeker PodcastThe Dutcher Snedeker Podcast Ep 16 - Everyone's A CriticAs an album reviewer who also is on the receiving end of album reviews, I talk a little about the world of creative criticism.Check the links out to follow me on socials and support content like this! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/dutchersnedeker Website: https://www.dutchersnedeker.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dutchersnedeker Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dutchersnedeker--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dutcher-snedeker9/messageSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/d...2021-05-0242 min
Life is a Piano#8 - Clif Metcalf | Life is a PianoI'm joined by Clif Metcalf, an organist in Michigan who has carved out a space for himself in the gigging jazz scene around the state. We chat about music school, gigging in the Michigan scene, and some we talk about some of the folks around us that keep us playing and motivated.
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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/clif.metcalf
Life is a Piano focuses on conversations with keyboardists, with host and keyboardist Dutcher Snedeker sitting down with friends and industry professionals to discuss the craft, lifestyle, and opportunities that come with bein...2021-05-011h 42
Mitten Backstage#16 - Mike Schertenlieb | Mitten BackstageI had a great time chatting with Mike Schertenlieb! He's a solid dude to have in your corner, a thoughtful musician, and a hard-working, tirelessly-supportive individual that plays drums for all sorts of Muskegon-based projects, including Flexadecibel. You can regularly see him on social media posting about his process as a writer and performer.
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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/muxmike
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/muxmike/
Flexadecibel: https://flexadecibel.com/
Mitten Backstage is a podcast hosted by Michigan artist Dutcher Snedeker and centering on conversations around life, the industry, crea...2021-04-301h 15
The Dutcher Snedeker PodcastThe Dutcher Snedeker Podcast Ep 15 - Be Safe Out ThereSo I come to you a little frustrated because my gigs were all canceled for the next two weeks due to a certain pandemic outbreak. Now, this is a mix of venting, a public PSA, and ending with some noodling and demonstrating a improv trick as a reward for your listenership. Enjoy!Check the links out to follow me on socials and support content like this! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/dutchersnedeker Website: https://www.dutchersnedeker.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dutchersnedeker Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dutchersnedeker--- This episode is spons...2021-04-2542 min
Mitten Backstage#15 - Randall Erno | Mitten BackstageHappy to have had some time to chat with Randall Erno this week! He's had a wide variety of experiences being in the Michigan music scene, from touring with different bands to working on festivals. We did some chatting before his group, Biomassive, hits the road for a few outdoor dates around the Midwest and South.
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Biomassive: https://www.biomassive.org/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/biomassivemusic/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/biomassivemusic/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCI4czT748tYq5Sdw4RUmDXw
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist...2021-04-231h 20
The Dutcher Snedeker PodcastThe Dutcher Snedeker Podcast Ep 14 - The Little ThingsSeems like today's episode is all about the little things: the little ways to improve, the little ways things can be tweaked to present to the public, and even the little mistakes I made to make this an audio only episode!Check the links out to follow me on socials and support content like this!Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/dutchersnedekerWebsite: https://www.dutchersnedeker.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dutchersnedekerInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/dutchersnedeker--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. h...2021-04-1849 min
Life is a Piano#7 - Adam Parada | Mitten BackstageHappy to be joined today by Adam Parada, a fellow Grand Rapids keyboardist who plays in the Michigan music scene with groups like Melophobix! We catch up and chat about our gigging on keyboards! We're often gigging on similar weekends, but it's always nice to run into him around the city!
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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AdamOfTheRoad
Melophobix: https://melophobix.com/
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Mitten Backstage#14 - James Knoerl | Mitten BackstageI catch up with James Knoerl, a multifaceted drummer who rises to every occasion on his instrument. We initially met at Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp, when he and a mutual friend, Detroit bassist Matt Ryan, were playing Liquid Tension Experiment covers in our cabin for "fun." He can write, record, produce, and film all things related to his skills on a drum kit, and there are a host of bands he has and continues to perform with on the East Coast and around the world. He plays for Aviations, Brand of Sacrifice, and Gargoyl, and he has subbed...2021-04-161h 50
Mitten Backstage#13 - Brooklyn Kohl | Mitten BackstageHappy to be chatting with Brooklyn Kohl, a recent friend that I've made through mutual friends in the Grand Rapids music scene, many who have performed with Benjaman James or GrooveGround Music! While she is currently living in Brooklyn, we chat about our shared experiences in the Michigan music scene, especially our time in West Michigan churches.
Brooklyn Kohl is a singer-songwriter who transforms her daily observations into sultry, soulful moments through smooth, dynamic pop with a twist of R&B and jazz. A reflective entertainer, she inspires an environment of intimacy and inclusivity among audiences no m...2021-04-091h 54
The Dutcher Snedeker PodcastThe Dutcher Snedeker Podcast Ep 13 - Be Your Own BossYou hear that a lot from MLMs, Instagram ads, and spam emails from your friend who joined up with Herbalife and opened a small gym. I'm here to tell you what being a boss means and audit my performance as a "boss" over the past few years.Check the links out to follow me on socials and support content like this!Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/dutchersnedekerWebsite: https://www.dutchersnedeker.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dutchersnedekerInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/dutchersnedeker--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: T...2021-04-0944 min
Life is a Piano#6 - Meghan Stagl | Life is a PianoIt was great to be able to catch up with Meghan Stagl this week! I met her while studying at WMU, and she is such a talented vocalist, pianist, and composer. We chat about our lives since grad school, reflecting on our studies while I explain the confusing landscape that is the digital realm she is returning to this year.
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Website: https://www.meghanstagl.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stagsbagel/
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Mitten Backstage#12 - Olivia Vargas | Mitten BackstageI had the pleasure of catching up with Olivia Vargas this week! We've known each other for a few years, and we chat about all of the things we've been up to in the past few months. She has worked on different recording and collaboration projects all while continuing to grow with her soul pop band, August. Her latest solo album drops on April 2nd, so be sure to check out the links below on how you can purchase and listen to it!
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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oliviavargasmusic/
Bandcamp: https://olivi...2021-04-021h 23
The Dutcher Snedeker PodcastThe Dutcher Snedeker Podcast Ep 12 - Happy Piano DayNational Piano Day has me reflecting on my 20+ year journey with the instrument in today's episode. The hours in practice rooms, the doubt paired with the triumphs, and the instrument serving as the vehicle to some of the most rewarding experiences I've had. And even with so many years invested, I know I still have so many more to go and so many wonderful moments to enjoy. Check the links out to follow me on socials and support content like this!Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/dutchersnedekerWebsite: https://www.dutchersnedeker.com/Facebook: https://ww...2021-04-0244 min
The Dutcher Snedeker PodcastThe Dutcher Snedeker Podcast Ep 11 - Sharing the ProcessThis past week has me thinking of just what "sharing the process" looks like for me, because it takes more than a few curated Instagram posts to feel like you're sharing your authentic self.Check the links out to follow me on socials and support content like this!Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/dutchersnedekerWebsite: https://www.dutchersnedeker.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dutchersnedekerInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/dutchersnedekerTwitter: https://twitter.com/dutchersnedeker--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. h...2021-03-2848 min
Mitten Backstage#11 - Sami Blosser | Mitten BackstageI'm joined this week by Detroit saxophonist/private instructor Sami Blosser! We met at WMU and have been supporting each other's careers ever since. We chat about recent projects she has been doing to help motivate new ideas while also reflecting on what keeps us motivated in 2021.
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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/samisax/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYWyYTY5he4BOK49A1Gd0Qw
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Sami-Bs-Sounds-and-Stitches-108643124266082/
▶▶ Early access and private streams every week! Also, bonus merch and access to lessons, consultations, and remote studio reco...2021-03-2654 min
The Dutcher Snedeker PodcastThe Dutcher Snedeker Podcast Ep 10 - The Gig Life's Slow ReturnAs gigs continue to come back, some of the common connections between each event come back into play. This time, it's a reminder of the random people that can walk into your life for a night, like a young man named Connor.Check the links out to follow me on socials and support content like this!Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/dutchersnedekerWebsite: https://www.dutchersnedeker.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dutchersnedekerInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/dutchersnedekerTwitter: https://twitter.com/dutchersnedeker--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: T...2021-03-2149 min
Life is a Piano#5 - AliceSun | Life is a PianoHappy to have caught up with Detroit pianist AliceSun for this latest episode of Life is a Piano! We initially met at Harvest Gathering 2019 and had some fun conversations in the artist's green room area. We chat about the time that has passed since then, her new album Qwinn, and more!
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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alicesun__/
Bandcamp: https://alicesun.bandcamp.com/releases
Life is a Piano focuses on conversations with keyboardists, with host and keyboardist Dutcher Snedeker sitting down with friends and industry professionals to discuss the craft, l...2021-03-202h 04
Mitten Backstage#10 - Ryan McMahon | Mitten BackstageIt was such a pleasure catching up with Ryan McMahon, a great drummer and an even greater human being! We used to live together back when he first took up the torch as the drummer for Joe Hertler & The Rainbow Seekers, but we've been friends for a few years now gigging with artists like Benjaman James.
We talk about gigs coming back along with select touring dates for the Rainbow Seekers, what we've learned about ourselves over the past year radically changing our approaches to our craft, and what new goals and hopes we have for the...2021-03-192h 09
The Dutcher Snedeker PodcastThe Dutcher Snedeker Podcast Ep 9 - You Can't Please EverybodyThis seems to be a theme in my life right now, from hearing this message in livestreams I've stumbled into to navigating these weekly gigs: you can't please everybody! But in this message is a moment of clarity and a burst of confidence in what I'm doing.Check the links out to follow me on socials and support content like this!Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/dutchersnedekerWebsite: https://www.dutchersnedeker.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dutchersnedekerInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/dutchersnedekerTwitter: https://twitter.com/dutchersnedeker--- This...2021-03-1543 min
Mitten Backstage#9 - Elle Lively | Mitten BackstageThis week, I was happy to sit down with Elle Lively, one of the hardest working behind-the-scenes people in the Michigan music scene!
We chat about her start in the industry, her musical family and her frequent roles on and off tour with hardcore bands and artists like The Accidentals, along with her work in Crooked Tree Creative and the Michigan Music Alliance focusing on equipping area artists with the resources they need to succeed! If you've attended a B-Sides Session, supported the Michigan Artist Relief Fund, or even just casually observed a lot of the rising t...2021-03-121h 00
Mitten Backstage#8 - Michael Dause | Mitten BackstageI am excited to be joined by Michael Dause this week! Every time we chat, it turns into an exploration of art, creativity, a dash of nerd culture, and celebrating the artists we love and how they motivate our many creative pursuits!
Michael Dause is a multi-instrumentalist and producer that is best known for his work in the indie folk pop trio The Accidentals and on his personal project, Treeskin. You can hear him on various recordings and see him on select tour dates this summer!
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Mitten Backstage#7 - Chris Bota | Mitten BackstageI'm happy to be joined this week by Chris Bota! He's a wonderful guitarist, educator, and member of the Michigan band Desmond Jones, who have endeared themselves to the music-loving audiences of this state with their brand of American rock! We chat about how Desmond Jones has shifted their focus to streaming and creating content on platforms like Patreon in the absence of regular touring, and how Chris personally has developed as an artist adapting to more remote work and teaching.
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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chrisbotamusic/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrisbo...2021-02-261h 47
Mitten Backstage#6 - Hannah Laine | Mitten BackstageToday, I'm excited to chat with Hannah Laine! Many of you know her around West Michigan for her soulful singing, mindful creativity, and dedication towards giving others the tools to feel healthy, grounded, and supported. We have barely seen each other with the winter quarantining, so it was great to catch up and chat about what we've both been working on! We collaborate together in Earth Radio, between writing/rehearsing/performing songs, managing the business end through our LLC, and making sure we're communicating with the full band to make decisions that are best for the group as a w...2021-02-191h 21
Mitten Backstage#5 - Loren Johnson | Mitten BackstageToday's episode features a conversation with Loren Johnson! We chat about being creative in our spaces and she talks about her journey putting out an EP, Into The Morning, just before a cancelled tour last year while working on her recently released single, "Patterns." She's full tips and suggestions to being an artist during these crazy times, and it's crazy to think that we first really got to chat and hang in August 2020 for a photo shoot!
Hailing from West Michigan’s vibrant and nationally recognized creative scene, Loren Johnson has made her mark as a writer, pho...2021-02-122h 10
Mitten Backstage#4 - Beneath The Beat | Mitten BackstageToday's episode is a podcast crossover episode with the crew on the Beneath The Beat podcast!
I've known cohosts Andy Wade and Zakariya Sadir for awhile now, since my group, Earth Radio, has performed with their group, Paddlebots, on a few shows together in the past. These two are always a pleasure to talk to, and since I was on their podcast first I decided to return the favor!
Beneath The Beat talks "with musicians about their influences, and how those influences impact their life." If you want to support them, check out the links bel...2021-02-051h 49
Mitten Backstage#3 - Tom Hymn | Mitten BackstageIn episode 3, I chat with Tom Hymn, a long-standing creative in the Grand Rapids music community! We chat about Songs from the Annex (his recent album on the indie label Jugo + Rada Records) and how it fueled his creative drive in response to losing his job and being isolated during the 2020 stretch of the pandemic.
Tom Hymn has previously released 3 other albums and performed around the Midwest, but he also was a member of The Soil & The Sun, a wonderful indie group known especially for their 2014 hit "Are You?" In addition to the solo project, you can fi...2021-01-291h 04
Mitten Backstage#2 - Patty PerShayla | Mitten BackstageIn episode 2, I chat with Patty PerShayla, a fierce voice on and off the stage in the Grand Rapids music scene! Patty gives me some insights into her Patreon, information on her current focuses as a creative, and the transformation of her shared home with fellow artist Sandra Effert into a space that encourages creativity.
“Patty PerShayla is a force of nature, like a hurricane that sweeps through & leaves all the dishes standing. She is a friendly feral cat, a rock ‘n’ roll Tinkerbell, who plays the most vicious music your mom will ever love.” — Chad Wedeven, Stolen Wallp...2021-01-2248 min
Mitten Backstage#1 - Caleb Elzinga | Mitten BackstageIn episode 1, Caleb Elzinga and I talk about creating, exploring social media platforms as musicians, our friends doing cool stuff in the scene, and what goals we have as artists and educators after reflecting on 2020.
Caleb Elzinga is a saxophonist and Michigan music collaborator who has made a name for himself in West Michigan as a flexible, skilled performer and multi-faceted educator. One can hear his work on a variety of projects in jazz groups like Blushing Monk, funk collectives like GrooveGround Music, retrowave outfits like Von Kaiser, and even with recent performances as the new member of...2021-01-151h 07