Laura Clapp Davidson - Podcast Details

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Song 43 Back in the High LifeIt's been almost four years since I launched Song 43 from my flight to the NAMM show. Now, we've come full circle and its time to wind down this show and launch TMI with Laura! Join me as I talk about my latest trip to Anaheim and updates about Chameleon, and be sure to follow @tmiwithlaura so you get the news of when I get this new beast up and out!

2026-01-2108 min

Song 43 Thanksgiving Reflections: From Song 43 to TMIIn this episode of Song 43, Laura returns after a long hiatus since April. She shares exciting news about her upcoming podcast 'TMI with Laura,' dedicated to the music industry, which will launch in January. She reflects on her journey with over a hundred episodes of Song 43 and reveals details about her new album 'Chameleon,' plans to release singles, and the involvement of collaborators Robbie Bronnimann and Mark Rahilly. The host discusses crowdfunding challenges, provides insights into the album mastering process, and talks about various upcoming shows and events, including a toy drive for Bigger Beast Records. She also...

2025-11-2611 min

Song 43 From Motown Medleys to Instagram Connections: Laura’s Eventful WeekWelcome back to Song 43! In this episode, Laura Clapp Davidson takes us behind the scenes of her whirlwind week celebrating Shure’s 100th anniversary in Chicago. From performing in three different bands—everything from Motown medleys to Spice Girls covers—to witnessing an incredible production team bring a four-hour show to life, Laura shares what it’s like to juggle creative pursuits, a full-time job, and mom life all at once. She also reflects on the magic of connecting with one of her favorite artists, Luca Fogale, and the small but mighty joys of community events like the Baldwin Talent Show. St...

2025-04-3013 min

Song 43 From Motown Medleys to Instagram Connections: Laura’s Eventful Week Welcome back to Song 43! In this episode, Laura Clapp Davidson takes us behind the scenes of her whirlwind week celebrating Shure’s 100th anniversary in Chicago. From performing in three different bands—everything from Motown medleys to Spice Girls covers—to witnessing an incredible production team bring a four-hour show to life, Laura shares what it’s like to juggle creative pursuits, a full-time job, and mom life all at once. She also reflects on the magic of connecting with one of her favorite artists, Luca Fogale, and the small but mighty joys of community events like the Baldwin Talent S...

2025-04-3012 min

Song 43 Behind the Mic: Creating Every Day with Doc Rock and Laura DavidsonJoin me as I sit down with the multi-talented Shawn 'Doc Rock' Boyd. Known for his dynamic career as an Army medic, DJ, and prolific content creator, Doc brings his unique perspective on creativity and purpose. Get ready to explore how he manages to stay driven and inspired, creating something new every day without fear of burnout. Plus, discover the fascinating world of foley artistry and its role in filmmaking. Tune in for an insightful conversation that promises to inspire and empower you to start your own creative journey, no matter where you are or what you do. Join us...

2025-04-0921 min

Song 43 Behind the Mic: Creating Every Day with Doc Rock and Laura Davidson Join me as I sit down with the multi-talented Shawn 'Doc Rock' Boyd. Known for his dynamic career as an Army medic, DJ, and prolific content creator, Doc brings his unique perspective on creativity and purpose. Get ready to explore how he manages to stay driven and inspired, creating something new every day without fear of burnout. Plus, discover the fascinating world of foley artistry and its role in filmmaking. Tune in for an insightful conversation that promises to inspire and empower you to start your own creative journey, no matter where you are or...

2025-04-0921 min

Song 43 On Air Fest Recap and Island Inspirations🎙️ Song 43 Podcast: Episode 23 - On Air Fest, Island Adventures, & Family Tunes Welcome back to the Song 43 Podcast, where music meets life! In Episode 24, I dive into a whirlwind of experiences that have fueled my creative journey recently. On Air Fest Recap: Join me as I recount the incredible moments from On Air Fest, a gathering of music and audio content creators that left me inspired and energized. From thought-provoking panels to live performances, I'll share the highlights and takeaways that are shaping the future of our podcast and music community. St. Thomas Work Trip...

2025-02-2713 min

Song 43 The Essence of 'Kind of'Join Laura Clapp Davidson in Episode 101 of Song 43, where she shares her journey of balancing life as a mom, full-time worker, and creative artist. Discover her insights into leveraging digital platforms like TikTok for music success, considerations on launching a Patreon for creative freedom, and managing the multitude of resources available to modern creators. Get inspired by her personal stories and learn more about upcoming projects, including exciting collaborations and festival plans. Whether you're a creator or simply curious, this episode is packed with valuable lessons from real-life experiences. Subscribe for more behind-the-scenes peeks into the world of a...

2025-02-1210 min

Song 43 The Essences of 'Kind of'Join Laura Clapp Davidson in Episode 101 of Song 43, where she shares her journey of balancing life as a mom, full-time worker, and creative artist. Discover her insights into leveraging digital platforms like TikTok for music success, considerations on launching a Patreon for creative freedom, and managing the multitude of resources available to modern creators. Get inspired by her personal stories and learn more about upcoming projects, including exciting collaborations and festival plans. Whether you're a creator or simply curious, this episode is packed with valuable lessons from real-life experiences. Subscribe for more behind-the-scenes peeks into the world of a thriving...

2025-02-1212 min

Song 43 Rediscovering Joy in Content Creation at Creator Camp 2024Welcome back to another episode of Song 43, the podcast where I dive deep into the world of content creation while juggling life as a full-time working mom. I'm your host, Laura Davidson, and this week I'm broadcasting from my hotel room at the Fairfield Inn in Amesbury, Massachusetts, where I'm attending the Ecamm Live Creator Camp 2024. It's an exciting and inspiring event filled with like-minded creators at various stages of their journeys. In this episode, I'll be sharing my experiences and insights from the camp, my gear improvisations, and the constant balancing act of parenting and pursuing a career. We’ll...

2024-10-1614 min

Song 43 Rediscovering Joy in Content Creation at Creator Camp 2024 Welcome back to another episode of Song 43, the podcast where I dive deep into the world of content creation while juggling life as a full-time working mom. I'm your host, Laura Davidson, and this week I'm broadcasting from my hotel room at the Fairfield Inn in Amesbury, Massachusetts, where I'm attending the Ecamm Live Creator Camp 2024. It's an exciting and inspiring event filled with like-minded creators at various stages of their journeys. In this episode, I'll be sharing my experiences and insights from the camp, my gear improvisations, and the constant balancing act of parenting and pursuing...

2024-10-1614 min

Song 43 Behind the Scenes of Organizing Guilford’s First Porch FestWelcome back to another episode of Song 43! Join host Laura Davidson as she talks with Laurie Kenney and Libby Kingsbury and they delve into the heartwarming and inspirational story behind Guilford’s inaugural Porch Fest. From the conception of the event to the challenges they faced, and the community spirit it galvanized, this episode takes you through every step. You'll get a glimpse of Laurie Kenney’s leap into music-making, the iconic logo design by Libby Kingsbury, and the intricate logistics managed by these passionate women. This episode is a celebration of local music, creativity, and the unifying power of a...

2024-08-2828 min

Song 43 Inside InfoCom 2024: Creativity, Performance and Candid Conversations with Mario PonceHey there, I'm Laura Davidson, your host of Song 43. Join me on this latest episode, recorded live at Infocom 2024, where I chat with the talented and versatile Mario Ponce. Together, we reflect on the whirlwind of the past few days at the media hub, our creative processes, and how we navigate our varied roles. Whether it’s producing new music, writing enthralling stories, or conquering the Amazon Live front, we’re sharing our experiences and the lessons we've learned along the way. So, grab your favorite beverage, get comfy, and tune in to Song 43. Because sometimes, the story behind the song...

2024-07-1021 min

Song 43 Reuniting with Old Friends at InfoComm and COVID RecoveryWelcome to Song 43, the podcast that gives you a behind-the-scenes look at how I, Laura Davidson, juggle being a mom, working full time, and creating music. In this week's episode, I'll be sharing my recent whirlwind journey from Las Vegas—where I battled a nasty bout of COVID—back to the craziness of everyday life, from navigating my kids' summer camp logistics to missing a trip to Chicago. Plus, you'll hear about my experiences at InfoComm, reconnecting with an old friend, and recording some exciting new episodes in our media hub. I'll also dive into the nitty-gritty of podcast editing and...

2024-06-2610 min

Song 43 Navigating Vegas and Anxiety: Behind the Scenes at Infocomm and Upcoming PerformancesWelcome to another episode of Song 43! In this week's journey, your host Laura Davidson brings you along to Las Vegas, where she's attending Infocomm, a major tech conference that's quite out of her usual realm. Despite the hustle and her uneasy relationship with Vegas, Laura manages to find joy in unexpected reunions with fellow creators Sean Daniel and Døvydas, and even lines up a fun dinner. As she juggles trade show duties, music performances, and a whirlwind of creative projects—all while battling sleep deprivation and anxiety—Laura shares her candid thoughts on content creation, parental pride from her d...

2024-06-1211 min

Song 43 A Week in the Life: Music, Algorithms, and MotherhoodHello, everyone, it's Laura Davidson here, and welcome to another episode of Song 43. In this week's episode, I'm diving deep into the chaos and creativity of balancing life as a full-time worker, mom, and passionate musician. This time around, I'm flying solo, without a guest, due to life’s unpredictable twists, but that won't stop us from delving into some juicy topics. A large chunk of this episode is devoted to discussing the struggles and strategies of keeping a small business visible on platforms like Instagram, a challenge brought up by my good friend James from We...

2024-05-1513 min

Song 43 Crafting Joy Amid Chaos: Laura Davidson's Tales of Work Woes and Musical HighsIn this episode of Song 43, our host Laura Davidson takes us through a whirlwind of emotions and experiences from her past week. With no guest to interview, Laura shares her candid thoughts on navigating professional changes, personal projects, and the highs and lows of her busy life. From the emotional aftermath of layoffs at her job to the pride and chaos at her last talent show at Cox, Laura opens up about her feelings of survivor guilt and the stress of managing multiple responsibilities. We also get a glimpse of her musical side as she recounts a rejuvenating songwriting showcase...

2024-05-0110 min

Song 43 The Balancing Act: Rock Aspirations and Family Ties with Sean SullivanWelcome to another episode of Song 43, this is your host, Laura Davidson, reaching out from the beautiful cities of Rome. In today's journey into the depths of musical passion and the intricate balancing act of life, we have the pleasure of hosting the ever-charismatic Sean Sullivan. From his roots in an Irish Catholic upbringing and his early encounters with music that sparked a lifelong love affair, to the garage band days that shaped his identity as a singer and a musician, Sean's story is a rich tapestry of highs and lows. Join us as we delve...

2024-02-2838 min

Song 43 Laying Down the Beat with Pete Wilhoit: Family Man Meets DrummerIn our season opener, Pete Wilhoit shares how picking up sticks for Fiction Plane led to a call from Sting's house. Laura Davidson dishes on how Eddie Vedder’s voice (almost!) made it to a birthday party. Plus, surprise run-ins with stars, like Pete's casual chat with the Pearl Jam icon, guarantees to intrigue. Pete gets personal, recounting family moves and Kathy's pivot to neurology. And, oh boy, did baby Ethan bring a shift in priorities! We delve into how rockstars, like many of us, juggle life’s encores with lullabies. Connect with us: - Tw...

2024-02-0244 min

2024-01-3144 min

Song 43 Prepping for the MadnessI've gone from zero to 7 shows in one month and it's getting crazy. Finding time to prep for the shows along with getting ready for a big work trip has left me spinning, but I'm still having a blast figuring it all out. Watch my Womens International Music Network livestream! https://www.youtube.com/user/thewimn https://www.thewimn.com/she-rocks-spotlight-virtual-series-aijia-grammer-laura-clapp/ Song 43 is recorded on the Shure MV7 Podcast Microphone with SE215 Earphones. Learn more about Laura's music at www.lauraclapp.com Follow her @lauraclappmusic

2023-07-1910 min

Song 43 When Mother Nature Says NoThe 4th of July weekend was a good one and a frustrating one when Mother Nature would not cooperate for the annual Outer Island show. Listen in as I talk about one of the most annoyoing things musicians face: weather. You can be totally ready to rock when the skies go black and you have to change course. Song 43 is recorded on the Shure MV7 Podcast Microphone and mixed using SE215 earphones. Check out Laura's music at www.lauraclapp.com

2023-07-0609 min

Song 43 Here We AreI managed to get back on track and get the episode out on time. Go me! This episode covers the latest big event that the Davidson family is facing and the vortex we are now in which is known as summer. I also talk a bit about a song I'm revisiting called 'Here We Are' and give you a peek into where it's at today so we can compare to where it is down the road. Song 43 is recorded on the Shure MV7 Podcast Microphone and mixed on SRH440A headphones.

2023-06-2110 min

Song 43 Panel of PalsThis week's episode will be a departure from my regular format. I was able to host a super fun panel at the NAMM show on Friday, 4/14 and this is the recording of said panel. I was joined by Laura B. Whitmore, founder of the Women's International Music Network and She Rocks Awards which you've hear me talk so much about, Natalie Morrison of D'Addario, independent musician Steph Lamond and Sacramento's 98 Rock host and podcaster Myki Angeline. We talked about a ton of podcasting tips, pitfalls and joys and I hope you can take a listen and giggle along. I end the...

2023-04-1957 min

Song 43 SXSW 2023I'm at SXSW in Austin this week working for Shure at our booth and podcast lounge. We got to do a panel at the show and had some wonderful questions. If you were one of those people who asked a question, drop me a note and say hey! This episode was recorded on the Shure MV7 using AONIC 5. Follow Laura @lauraclappmusic Listen to Laura at www.lauraclapp.com

2023-03-1513 min

Song 43 Creativity Is Half the BattleThis week finds me on the mend after a bought with COVID I caught while in Chicago. I'm prepping for a long trip to Austin for SXSW and Blake is not happy about it. Hear how Hate to Say It is shaping up and listen in to its rough beginnings on my phone. This week's episode of Song 43 was recorded on the Shure MV7 Podcast Microphone using AONIC 5 Sound Isolating Earphones.

2023-03-0811 min

Song 43 The Balance is a FairytaleThis week finds me in Chicago where I'm supporting the launch of the brand new GLX-D+ Digital Wireless System from Shure. I'll be MC'ing an event, co-hosting a livestream with Mario Ponce on shure.com and releasing the video I helped put together featuring guitarist Nita Strauss. Needless to say, it's a busy week and the work/life balance struggle is real. Follow Nita Strauss @HurricaneNita Follow @jaw_productions or visit https://jawproductions.com/ to learn more about this awesome production company! Listen to Take Your Time Follow me @lauraclappmusic

2023-03-0114 min

Song 43 Let it RainI'm back after a fun long weekend in North Conway, New Hampshire. I got to have time with my family and visit the Ski Club Schussverein which brought back a ton of great memories. Now, it's full steam ahead into the remainder of the work week and there's no rest for the weary. Listen in as I explain how my song, Let It Rain, came to be and also where it went - literally all over the world! Download Let It Rain https://lauraclapp.com/music Watch episode 3 of Global Konnekt https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rnEuOfThHd8 Watch a C...

2023-02-2217 min

Song 43 His WorldThis week finds me in a bit of a spiral as I navigate medical issues and worries. I get a little more personal than usual as I talk about my struggles with depression and anxiety and then dive into a song from my first album called His World. Listen in as I talk about how it all came together and also hear about my new keyboard, the Casio Privia PX-S6000. Songs featured in today's episode: I'm Fine Stuck His World

2023-02-1516 min

Song 43 WallflowerOn my way home from a short but sweet trip to LA, I decided to listen to my first album on the drive home. Listen in as I break down the song Wallflower into its various layers of strings improvised in the studio by the incredible Will Robertson in Boston in 2001. Check out Wallflower Listen to 'Where Are You Going?' Learn from Will at Berklee Follow me @lauraclappmusic Learn more at www.lauraclapp.com

2023-02-0814 min

Song 43 This House Is So QuietThis week finds me at home where I had a chance to catch my breath after traveling last week only to have to get ready to pack things up again for a trip to LA. Listen in to hear how things went in Indy and to learn the story behind my song, This House. It's a bit of a sad one, so settle in and find out how it all came to be. Listen to This House produced by the incredible Robbie Bronniman Check out my refreshed website at www.lauraclapp.com and visit bandzoogle.c...

2023-02-0116 min

Song 43 The First Shade of WinterMy song, The First Shade of Winter, is a bit of anamoly for me. When I write, I typically start with piano and the melody and lyrics follow. With this particular song, everything came at once after looking down at a pile of leaves while walking with my baby girl. Listen in as I tell the story of how this song came to be and where it went once I shared it with the world. Listen to the full track https://open.spotify.com/track/1xavgQXc9bjms3q1CUTMML?si=003b1a7afb724038 Watch the v...

2023-01-2518 min

Song 43 Squeezing it all inThis week's episode is a hot holy mess of audio artifacts (hello, Teams notification and text message!), subpar audio (ugh, Descript) and me talking about a lack of boundaries when it comes to protecting my time. In other words, don't judge. Just take it for what it is, a frazzled mom/wife/worker who needed to create so I didn't lose my mind. Follow me @lauraclappmusic Watch this episode on YouTube at https://youtu.be/mj5Zm3jzW6Q

2023-01-1808 min

Song 43 Getting Back on the HorseThis week's episode talks about the challenges of trying a new livestream platform after not livestreaming for months, the joys (and terrors) of collaboration and a tale of when I was in Japan on tour with Howard Jones. You'll hear snippets of songs I've been working on with Mark Rahilly as well as a performance filmed in the keyboards room at Ikebe Musical Instruments in Tokyo, 2009. Listen to the full version of Don't Call Me Anymore at https://open.spotify.com/track/6QktTXIGF92zz4zlKKoGwn?si=d54227b7f9fc47a9 Watch today's episode on...

2023-01-1114 min

Song 43 Making PlansIt's the first episode of 2023 and I'm excited about it. I was able to take time to take a breath and do some planning for the year and the podcast. Listen in as I offer up some tips and tricks for goal setting and talk about the top things that inspired me most in 2022. Download your copy of my 2023 and podcast digital planners today! Heartcast Media, Molly Ruland and The Next 100 Podcast Jessica Stansberry People of Video

2023-01-0409 min

Song 43 4 More SleepsThis episode talks about holiday crunch time, procrastination at its finest and a plan to take some time to get my act together. If you're feeling stressed, take a few minutes to commisserate with me as you listen in to a brand new song wandering recorded in my kitchen. I end the episode with my favorite Christmas carol, Silent Night. Recorded on the Shure MV7 Podcast Microphone Follow Laura https://www.lauraclapp.com https://twitter.com/lauraclappmusic https://www.facebook.com/laura.c.davidson.1/ https://instagram.com/lauraclappmusic

2022-12-2111 min

Song 43 Team Building and Yorkshire PuddingThis week finds me in Chicago once again as I meet up with my Shure team. I talk about the finer points of Christmas dinner (see the recipe for Yorkshire pudding below) and give a review of the Fox in a Box escape room that my team CRUSHED. The episode ends with a version of The First Noel recorded in 2008 on my Alvarez acoustic using the TC-Helicon Harmony 4 plug-in. Yorkshire pudding - https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/tyler-florence/yorkshire-pudding-recipe-1943597 Follow me at @lauraclappmusic Visit me at www.lauraclapp.com This podcast...

2022-12-1411 min

Song 43 The Give and TakeCreative bandwidth has been hard to come by in the past few weeks. Listen as I talk about how my performance went at my local tree lighting after worrying I would crash and burn, and also how I'm feeling the pull of the muse while also trying to be present. The episode wraps up with my version of The Christmas Song which I hope brings you some peace and a chance to take a deep breath. Follow me on Instragram @lauraclappmusic Download a copy of my podcast planner and get started wi...

2022-12-0711 min

Song 43 Good Intentions and Christmas SongsAfter making all the things for Thanksgiving last week, now it's on to the fun and craziness of Christmas. Listen in as I talk through the finer points of turkey day stress and what it takes to prep for an upcoming holiday show in my home town.

2022-11-3012 min

Song 43 Life is What Happens While You're Living ItThis one is a little bit of a sermon. I'm preaching to those of you who are in a spot where you are questioning why you're there, what you're doing and what you should be doing. Am I qualified to preach? No! Do I care? No! So if you want a little bit of insight along with a super stripped down version of "What You Do" while I'm fighting a cold, then press play already. Download/stream: https://open.spotify.com/track/1xavgQXc9bjms3q1CUTMML?si=3dbe23c5ef714be2 New EP coming in 2023! Listen to "Rise Up": https://s...

2022-11-1616 min

Song 43 Naked and AfraidThis past week has been a flurry of activity to get my family out of our house and into my in-law's while our floors are refinished after the great flood of episode 5. Listen to what happened when I decided to walk over to the piano and hit record. You'll hear the true wanderings of this songwriter along with an old tune called "Woke Up Today" that I wrote while I was a freshman opera student at DePaul University. This is the most vulnerable I've been yet, so listen with open ears and an open heart. The episode ends with a...

2022-11-0916 min

Song 43 Wait, Start OverJoin me for this week's episode where I discover (the hard way) that studio sound mode in Descript isn't all it's cracked up to be as I walk you through how Pretend came about. I managed to record the whole episode, thought the audio was garbage, recorded the episode again and then realized I could have toggled one little button and made it all better. Live and learn, as they say, right? I still love you, Descript. New EP coming in 2023! Listen to "Rise Up": https://spoti.fi/3UMoe19 Listen to "Don't Call...

2022-11-0212 min

Song 43 StuckLife is not always smooth sailing for creators, especially when anxiety and depression hits at unexpected times. On this week's episode, I talk about how I had an inspiring week full of highs last week which then led to a bit of a crash when Monday came. I also talk about how Pretend is coming along and give a little history of my first album, Where Are You Going? The episode ends with a song from that album called Stuck. New EP coming in 2023! Listen to "Rise Up" Listen to "Don't Call Me Anymore"

2022-10-2611 min

Song 43 Learning All the ThingsThis week finds me in my hotel room in Carlsbad, CA where I'm attending the Women of NAMM (WON) Leadership Summit. It's been a killer two days of self-reflection and learning with some of my industry's best and brightest and I'm taking it all in. Learn about a newsletter I've been putting out over on LinkedIn and hear a brand new song idea I worked on right from my hotel. It's a work in progress I can't wait to dig into more! Check out the Boy Willows Make the World Your Stage video I talked a...

2022-10-1908 min

Song 43 Sowing My Hall and Oates with Chris BurkeHere we are friends, episode 20! I have been talking about myself for the past 19 weeks and thought it was high time to bring on some friends and hear how they weave creativity into their busy lives. This week's episode features one of my oldest and dearest friends, Chris Burke, an incredible singer and entertainer. Listen in as we talk about our brushes with fame, failures, triumphs and joy in finding ourselves in our forties. Two things about this episode: I drop a few f bombs and the show is longer than previous weeks, so take a long wa...

2022-10-1251 min

Song 43 Old Dog, New TricksThis episode is all about new tools that Laura has learned about over the past two weeks, so if you want to geek out and learn about podcasting and livestreaming software - this is the one for you. Laura talks about Descript, Ecamm Live, LinkedIn, Casio and more and ends the show with a new tune that's a work in progress and a total departure. Learn more about Ecamm Live Watch Laura's Casio CT-S100V video Produced and recorded by Laura Clapp Davidson on a Shure MV7 Podcast Microphone using Descript.

2022-10-0510 min

Song 43 Demos and DaydreamsLaura's musical path has had many twists and turns. Listen in as she walks you through a story of how the first Nashville demo session she ever sang on led to a Reba McEntire title cut and a development opportunity with songwriter D. Vincent Williams. You won't want to miss what happened next. Reba McIntire's Room to Breathe Learn more about the talented D. Vincent Williams Listen to Gotta Be Me and more at https://lauraclapp.com/music This podcast was recorded using a Shure MV88+ Stereo USB and MV7 Podcast mi...

2022-09-2820 min

Song 43 When Technology Inspires YouThis week's episode finds Laura in Albany at the People of Video conference where she had the chance to learn from some of the best of the best from the world of YouTube and livestreaming. She has been taking copious notes and also had the chance to speak in front of this incredible audience about Shure mics. Listen in as she talks about how this conference started her thinking about gear and how tech has inspired creativity for her in the past. She will walk you through how the VoiceLive Touch from TC-Helicon helped her write her...

2022-09-2114 min

Song 43 Break it Down NowHave you ever wondered how a song goes from a songwriter's head to a fully fleshed out production? Laura will take you through each building block she used to create one of her latest tunes, Honey, and explain how each piece came together and continues to evolve. Download Laura's music Learn more about the Shure MV7 and SRH440A Headphones

2022-09-1414 min

Song 43 TimeThis week's episode finds Laura in her office/studio where she picks up a dear friend - her oldest guitar - and plays a tune from forever ago. Things start out smoothly until a rogue MV88+ Stereo USB mic decides to try and steal the spotlight and jump into her lap. Listen to hear what happens next when she just rolls with it. Microphones used on today's podcast: MV7 Podcast Microphone MV88+ Stereo USB Guitar: Alvarez PD100 N Listen to Laura's music at www.lauraclapp.com

2022-09-0712 min

Song 43 A Trip to TanglewoodListen in as Laura talks about how she and her family went to Tanglewood (courtesy of Beckie Campbell at B4 Media Productions) to see the Indigo Girls and Brandi Carlile. The show sparked creativity that Laura can't wait to explore in the coming days. Laura closes the show with a track from her album Simply, called Only Just Begun and explains how its meaning has shifted since having her girls. Download Only Just Begun Learn more about Beckie Campbell and B4 Media Production

2022-08-3110 min

Song 43 Live, From The Palmer HouseLast week flew by in a blur of responsibilities but Laura was able to play a show and meet new people while doing what she loves. Today's episode finds her in her hotel room at The Palmer House Hotel in Chicago where she did her best to avoid errant room noises and capture a quick update. The song featured in today's episode is I Dreamed a Dream, recorded in 2003 at Laura's home in Nashville. She recorded this for her dad on a CD of songs called "And Now, For Something Completely Different." Laura does not own the rights to this s...

2022-08-2411 min

Song 43 When Inspiration StrikesInspiration can and will strike anywhere. In this episode, Laura talks about how it showed up over the weekend when she sat down to noodle around on the piano. Hear how she grabbed on and rode the wave where it took her, and then hear how sometimes writing can become a self-fulfilling prophecy or an out of body experience. Featured songs: Wallflower The Dirty Shirt Song I Need You

2022-08-1713 min

Song 43 Beautiful LimboIn this episode, Laura talks about how not all of her music comes from personal experiences - sometimes she hears stories from her friends and turns them into songs. Listen as she takes you through two of her songs - Beautiful Limbo and When - which were written from the perspective of someone else. Listen to Beautiful Limbo on Spotify featuring Dave Spak, Chris Cottros and Tim Denbo (from the live album, Leaving Nashvegas) This episode was recorded on the Shure MV7 Podcast Microphone.

2022-08-1010 min

Song 43 Song 43 - Beautiful LimboIn this episode, Laura talks about how not all of her music comes from personal experiences - sometimes she hears stories from her friends and turns them into songs. Listen as she takes you through two of her songs - Beautiful Limbo and When - which were written from the perspective of someone else. Listen to Beautiful Limbo on Spotify featuring Dave Spak, Chris Cottros and Tim Denbo (from the live album, Leaving Nashvegas) This episode was recorded on the Shure MV7 Podcast Microphone.

2022-08-1010 min

Song 43 I've Got GhostsThis week's episode finds Laura on her couch recovering from hip surgery as she talks through the finer points of pain management, resurrecting old songs and the process of co-writing. The two songs featured within the episode are 'Please Forgive Me' and 'Ghosts,' both co-written with the talented Dillon Dixon. The intro and outro song is called Cure For You and was co-written with Sheila Greenland and Tim Beezy in a formerly shady motel on Music Row in Nashville which has now become the Comfort Inn. Listen in as Laura decides to spontaneously head o...

2022-08-0315 min

Song 43 Song 43 - I've Got GhostsThis week's episode finds Laura on her couch recovering from hip surgery as she talks through the finer points of pain management, resurrecting old songs and the process of co-writing. The two songs featured within the episode are 'Please Forgive Me' and 'Ghosts,' both co-written with the talented Dillon Dixon. The intro and outro song is called Cure For You and was co-written with Sheila Greenland and Tim Beezy in a formerly shady motel on Music Row in Nashville which has now become the Comfort Inn. Listen in as Laura decides to spontaneously head over to the piano to p...

2022-08-0315 min

Song 43 Honoring Your CommitmentsHear what happened with last week's recording session after a close-call with COVID. Laura will walk you through how it all came together and how she's coping with being away from her family again while in Chicago. Listen to Laura's musical 'journal entry' from 2020 that is a true encapsulation of how she was feeling exactly at that moment. It's not without mistakes, but it is a clear glimpse into how a song is born. Check out @jaw_productions and @golddiggersla to learn more about the incredible place and people Laura got to work with last e...

2022-07-2719 min

Song 43 Song 43 - Honoring Your CommitmentsHear what happened with last week's recording session after a close-call with COVID. Laura will walk you through how it all came together and how she's coping with being away from her family again while in Chicago. Listen to Laura's musical 'journal entry' from 2020 that is a true encapsulation of how she was feeling exactly at that moment. It's not without mistakes, but it is a clear glimpse into how a song is born. Check out @jaw_productions and @golddiggersla to learn more about the incredible place and people Laura got to work with last episode.

2022-07-2719 min

Song 43 Balancing ActJoin Laura from her LA hotel room at the ultra-cool Gold Diggers hotel, venue and studio where she talks about the very real struggle of trying to do everything all at once. Spoiler alert - it doesn't go super smoothly. Find out what happens when Laura gets an unexpected phone call about the shoot she's in LA to film and learn about Atmos, songs for hire and a killer pedal steel player named David Spires.

2022-07-2009 min

Song 43 Song 43 - Balancing ActJoin Laura from her LA hotel room at the ultra-cool Gold Diggers hotel, venue and studio where she talks about the very real struggle of trying to do everything all at once. Spoiler alert - it doesn't go super smoothly. Find out what happens when Laura gets an unexpected phone call about the shoot she's in LA to film and learn about Atmos, songs for hire and a killer pedal steel player named David Spires.

2022-07-2009 min

Song 43 Song 43 - Delaying the InevitableLast week's gig pitfalls and wins are revealed and Laura shares her anxiety over an upcoming life event. Creativity took a backseat as the responsibilities of work pushed music to the back burner, but there was still a little time to make some music and edit a little bit of a synth track for you to take a listen to. Enjoy, and be sure to leave a comment, rate the podcast or send Laura your ideas for future episodes via @lauraclappmusic or laura@lauraclapp.com.

2022-07-1312 min

Song 43 Delaying the InevitableLast week's gig pitfalls and wins are revealed and Laura shares her anxiety over an upcoming life event. Creativity took a backseat as the responsibilities of work pushed music to the back burner, but there was still a little time to make some music and edit a little bit of a synth track for you to take a listen to. Enjoy, and be sure to leave a comment, rate the podcast or send Laura your ideas for future episodes via @lauraclappmusic or laura@lauraclapp.com.

2022-07-1312 min

Song 43 Song 43 - Mixing It Up - In a FieldThis week's episode finds Laura in a field mixing sound for a new band she's been working with - Outer Island. Their debut show drew a crowd of over 200 people and brought together a mixed crew of musicians spanning 3 generations. Listen in on how the show went, how Laura tried to take a few deep breaths and how she plans to prepare for her next upcoming solo show. The episode ends with a brand new version of her song "Not For Me" recorded on her Steinway while she was down with COVID in February.

2022-07-0611 min

Song 43 Mixing It Up - In a FieldThis week's episode finds Laura in a field mixing sound for a new band she's been working with - Outer Island. Their debut show drew a crowd of over 200 people and brought together a mixed crew of musicians spanning 3 generations. Listen in on how the show went, how Laura tried to take a few deep breaths and how she plans to prepare for her next upcoming solo show. The episode ends with a brand new version of her song "Not For Me" recorded on her Steinway while she was down with COVID in February.

2022-07-0611 min

Song 43 Song 43 - Here Comes the FloodThe week took a crazy, wet turn for Laura and the family. Listen to the whole story and a live recording tracked on the fly of two songs with the same chorus. Which one should it be on? Help Laura decide. Gear used: Shure MV7, Shure MV88+

2022-06-2904 min

Song 43 Song 43 - Don't Call Me AnymoreThis week's episode talks about a song Laura wrote in 2004 called Don't Call Me Anymore and how it progressed from being an exploration in Drop D tuning to rough tracks to a fully produced track. This song features Mark Rahilly (producer, bass, organ), Chris Cottros (guitar), Tom Flaherty (guitar), Dave Spak (drums) and me on acoustic guitar. Brian Alex, while awesome, did not play on this tune although I mentioned him. Laura also talks about a new band project she's been a part of with some local musicians, including but not limited to Henry (lead guitar) and Hayden Ginz (drums). If...

2022-06-2215 min

Song 43 Song 43 - Seeing a Legend, with a Side of Mom GuiltListen in as Laura describes going to one of her favorite shows yet as well as the mom guilt that came along with seeing said show. She'll also debut a new track called "Hate to Say it" that came as a stream of consciousness and was recorded on her baby grand during her COVID quarantine in February of this year.

2022-06-1516 min

Song 43 Song 43 - Live from NAMM 2022Listen as Laura comes to you live from her hotel room in Anaheim to talk about the NAMM show and what it's done for her career. She'll also chat about how she prepped for the show and the She Rocks Awards where she sang a Dionne Warwick Medley with @heatheryoumans. The episode wraps up with a brief intro and snippet from her new song, "Pretend." This podcast was recorded using the Shure MV88+ Stereo USB Microphone and the MV7 Podcast Microphone. The raw audio clip of Pretend stars Laura's Keurig in the background. See if you can hear it. Also...

2022-06-0809 min

Song 43 Song 43 - Just Getting StartedSong 43 began as an idea 4 years ago and has finally been brought to life. After morphing several times, the podcast is now about navigating the creative process as a working mom, wife, singer/songwriter and gear head. Join Laura Clapp Davidson on her first of episode where she talks about where the podcast will go.

2022-06-0107 min

Roadie Free Radio 292: LAURA CLAPP DAVIDSON/Singer-songwriter, Retail Market Development Specialist/Shure Microphones iTunes Spotify Youtube Patreon Laura Clapp Davidson fell in love with music and songwriting at an early age. After graduating from the Berklee College of Music, she moved to Nashville where she made her living singing demos and plugging songs on Music Row. Her voice has taken her all over the world and she weaves moments from her travels and experiences into every piece she creates. After countless recording sessions, an incredible journey as backing vocalist for 80’s icon Howard Jones and years of demonstrating and marketing for TC Electronic, TC-Helicon and BOSS, she is thrilled to be working for the legendary S...

2022-05-301h 03

The Podcast Club Meet the Maker of the Shure MV7 with Laura Clapp Davidson | The Podcast ClubToday we're joined by Laura Clapp Davidson. After moving to Nashville as a Berklee College of Music graduate, Laura quickly befriended some of Music City’s best and it wasn’t long before she was singing for a living. This led to countless demo sessions, an incredible journey as backing vocalist for 80’s synth legend Howard Jones and the opportunity to share her love of music gear as a product specialist for several music equipment manufacturers. Most recently, Laura joined the legendary Shure Incorporated as their Retail Market Development Specialist which is why she joins us today to walk us through...

2021-01-291h 07