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Spotlight OnJeremy Sirota Grills Lawrence Peryer on Creative LeadershipToday, the Spotlight shines On someone we have not spoken to in a while…Over the years, we have periodically turned the tables by having friends and colleagues interview me, most notably in episode 100, or by airing talks and interviews I have done in other forums.Today is a little different. My longtime friend and colleague Jeremy Sirota is hosting a livestream series on LinkedIn called Creative Leadership. There, he interviews figures from the worlds of music, sports, business, and more to discuss their work in applying creativity to realms that are not often thought of...
2025-08-0756 min
Spotlight OnSpotlight On Us — the podcast talks to itselfSpotlight On producer and editor Michael Donaldson and host Lawrence Peryer communicate constantly throughout the research and production of each episode, but they rarely actually speak in person. So when Michael suggested they spend time catching up to discuss some topics of shared interest, the pair decided to press ‘record’ and share their discussion with listeners. The two had a freewheeling and sprawling talk which Michael worked his editing magic on in order to bring to you. Enjoy. ------------------Dig DeeperFollow Lawrence Peryer on LinkedIn, Instagram, and YouTubeFollow Michael Donaldson on Mastod...
2023-08-0348 min
Spotlight OnBruno Råberg pushes the boundaries of acoustic bassIn this episode, the Spotlight shines On internationally-renowned bass player and composer Bruno Råberg.Since coming to the US from his native Sweden in 1981, Bruno has made many recordings as both a leader and sideman — and has performed with an incredible number of world-class artists - including Terri Lyne Carrington, Sam Rivers, Donny McCaslin, Billy Hart, Matt Wilson, and countless others. He currently leads several incarnations of his own Bruno Råberg Trio and the Triloka Ensemble. Bruno has been a professor at Berklee College of Music in Boston since 1986 and teaches in the prest...
2023-05-2540 min
Spotlight OnDominic MillerToday, the Spotlight shines On guitarist Dominic Miller, a musician unique in his ability to fit in and contribute as a sideman, but also to step up as a band leader.Dominic may be best known as guitarist — and in his own words, “Lieutenant” — for Sting, a position he has filled for over 30 years, but he has been creating his own diverse body of work for many decades as well. Dominic joined Spotlight On to talk about his latest release on ECM Records, Vagabond, an instrumental album rich in narrative — and subtle taste. In addition...
2023-05-0436 min
Spotlight OnLem OppenheimerToday, the Spotlight shines On Lem Oppenheimer, co-founder of Easy Star Records, an independent record label specializing in pushing and expanding the boundaries of reggae music. Founded in mid-90s New York City, Easy Star first focused on raising the bar for US reggae but soon expanded to uncovering and highlighting great artists from regional scenes around the world. Their in-house band, the Easy Star All-Stars, are a touring and recording outfit that has played on some of the label’s most renowned releases, including reggae reimaginings of seminal rock albums like 2003’s Dub Si...
2023-04-2052 min
Spotlight OnMonika HerzigToday, the Spotlight shines On Monika Herzig, whose career as a jazz pianist and composer spans three decades and dozens of releases. Monika joins us to talk about the release of a reimagined set of Joni Mitchell’s music, which she arranged and features vocals interpreted by her late friend, award-winning vocalist Janiece Jaffe.To quote from the liner notes: “This album is, first and foremost, about relationships: between Janiece and Monika; between the stretch of time that gave rise to Joni’s songs and the ones we’re living through now; and, most of all, between...
2023-04-1347 min
Spotlight OnHarold SherrickToday, the Spotlight shines On an episode from about a year ago, our conversation with photographer Harold Sherrick. Harold joined Spotlight On to talk about A Pig's Tale, a book he co-authored which tells the story of the legendary bootleg record label, Trade Mark of Quality, and the adventures of its founders in the late 1960s and early 1970s. Trade Mark of Quality was really the first bootleg record label of its kind, spawning many later imitators. From the end of the '60s to the mid '70s, the label released groundbreaking bootlegs from Bob D...
2023-03-3043 min
Spotlight OnJane Ira Bloom & Mark HeliasToday, the Spotlight shines On New York-based jazz innovators Jane Ira Bloom and Mark Helias, who join us to discuss their latest collaboration with drummer Bobby Previte, 2.3.23.I’d like to read from Mark’s notes for the album, “2.3.23 was an outgrowth of the improvisational recording project that emerged between myself and Jane Ira Bloom beginning at an early stage of the pandemic in April/May of 2020. We struggled to come to terms with the technological limitations of playing remotely over the internet. The initial motivation was to play music with another musician, something that we had be...
2023-03-2340 min
Spotlight OnJohn Brodeur of Bird StreetsToday, the Spotlight shines On John Brodeur, leader of the music project, Bird Streets. John conceived of Bird Streets as his return to a band format after a long career as a solo artist. The new band point of view proved to be artistically freeing, and John joins us today to talk about Lagoon, the second Bird Streets album.Among John’s collaborators on Lagoon are Pat Sansone of Wilco, Michael Lockwood, who has worked with Aimee Man and Fiona Apple, Ed Harcourt, John Davis of Superdrag, and Jody Stephens of Big Star.
2023-03-1648 min
Spotlight OnChristopher HaleToday, the Spotlight shines On Australian jazz heavyweight Christopher Hale. Christopher has been called “one of the most unique and respected musicians in Australia” (Glam Adelaide) and an “unconventional virtuoso of the bass guitar” (The Age). His new release, Ritual Diamonds, came out on March 3 through Earshift Music. The work reimagines Korean ritual drumming and contemporary jazz, creating music that is mysterious, complex and beautiful. On it, Christopher is joined by collaborator and friend, Korean drumming innovator Minyoung Woo and a group rounded out by some of Australia’s finest jazz artists: Jamie Oehlers on saxophones, Andrea Kell...
2023-03-0956 min
Spotlight OnPhyphrToday, the Spotlight shines On rising electro soul artist, Nick Locke, who performs under the name Phyphr. A songwriter and producer, Phyphr combines his own live guitar playing with electronic elements to create a unique, vibrant twist on electronic funk, soul and blues. Phypht and host Lawrence Peryer had a great time connecting which hopefully comes across in this recording. About Phyphr and his musicHost Lawrence PeryerMore Spotlight On Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-03-0242 min
Spotlight OnJesse Colin YoungToday’s episode is a live recording of a conversation Spotlight On host Lawrence Peryer had in Santa Barbara, at the FestForums conference, with American musical treasure, Jesse Colin Young. Jesse Colin Young has been a pioneer of American roots music for more than half a century and has left his unique mark on the intersecting worlds of folk, blues, jazz, country, and rock & roll. As the frontman of the Youngbloods, he immortalized the ideals of the Woodstock generation with "Get Together," an international hit that called for peace and brotherhood during the turbu...
2023-02-2330 min
Spotlight OnConic RoseToday, the spotlight shines on the German electronic jazz collective Conic Rose. Their new, self-released debut album Heller Tag (or, Bright Day, in English), is out tomorrow, February 17, worldwide. Members of the group who joined our talk included Trumpeter Konstantin Döben, keyboardist Johannes Arzberger, bassist Franziska Aller and guitarist Bertram Burkert. All come from diverse musical backgrounds, with their individual projects including work with artists like arena-filling German pop star Clueso and Jazz icon Joy Denalane.Conic Rose’s music interweaves electronic elements, cinematic jazz, vibey soundscapes and hints of German art rock...
2023-02-1636 min
Spotlight OnJanishia JonesToday, the spotlight shines on Janishia Jones, CEO & Founder of Fresh 'N Sassy Productions, a holding company whose mission is to empower and create an ecosystem of safe spaces for women of color in the music industry.Janishia had four main initiatives to tell us about: The Pub Royalty Queen Podcast, The Juke Joint Non-profit Foundation, her consultancy Encore Music Tech Solutions and Market Research Agency A Seat at the Table. Each of these projects contributes to Janishia’s mission in its own way, and our guest breaks down exactly how in today’s epi...
2023-02-0948 min
Spotlight OnThe Latest in Music and TechToday, the spotlight shines on two companies doing interesting work at the crossroads of music and technology. In our first segment, we talk to Adam Hasslert, CEO of online digital audio workstation and beatmaking platform Soundation. Every month, Soundation’s online music studio is used by over 100,000 creatives who produce music directly in their web browsers. Focusing on building the next-generation music software for upcoming music producers with professional ambitions, Soundation offers a collaborative workstation, a vibrant online community, and many learning tools. The company's mission is to facilitate musical creativity around the world.N...
2023-02-0257 min
Spotlight OnBart Wirtz and Emiel van Rijthoven of WAANToday, the spotlight shines on musicians Bart Wirtz and Emiel van Rijthoven who perform and record together under the name WAAN (Dutch for ‘Craze’). WAAN have a new record, Echo Echo, out on February 24 through the Sonar Kollektiv label. As of this recording three tracks have already appeared on streaming outlets and through the band’s bandcamp page. In fact, just hours before we spoke the final advance track, Omi, dropped. If you are a fan of Floating Points, BADBADNOTGOOD, Ezra Collective or any of the other modern artists making jazz more electronic or elect...
2023-01-2636 min
Spotlight OnMichael Kuelker on The Ozark Mountain DaredevilsToday, the spotlight shines on author and educator Michael Kuelker, here to talk about his recent book, The Ozark Mountain Daredevils On Record: A Narrative Discography. Michael is a teacher, writer, and reggae radio DJ in St. Louis, Missouri. The Ozark Mountain Daredevils are an American rock group who first formed in 1972. Hailing from Springfield, Missouri, the band had two major hits, "If You Wanna Get to Heaven" from their debut album in 1974 and a certified smash, "Jackie Blue" from their 1975 follow-up.Michael’s book uses the framework of their discography as the scaf...
2023-01-1947 min
Spotlight OnThat Petrol EmotionToday, the spotlight shines on the wildly influential post-punk group, That Petrol Emotion. Guitarist and songwriter Raymond Gorman and lead singer Steve Mack joined Spotlight On host Lawrence Peryer to mark the release of the band’s career-spanning box set, Every Beginning Has a Future: An Anthology 1984-1994.Spawned from the ashes of the Northern Irish pop-punk group, The Undertones, the Petrols synthesized all of the music, culture and politics around them to create something vibrant and new. Across five albums - all given a fresh clean-up and augmented with singles, B-sides and rarities in the ne...
2023-01-1252 min
Spotlight OnBackstage Pass: HERMIXALOT In Conversation with LPFEMME HOUSE fosters more equitable opportunity for women and gender-expansive individuals in the technical and behind-the-scenes areas of music. They are creating the future producers, mixers, engineers, DJs, artists, and executives of the industry by providing education and scholarships, cultivating community, propagating visual representation, and offering professional development opportunities. Learn more about how to get involved with their mission to change the music industry at https://www.thisisfemmehouse.com/involved.As FEMME HOUSE continues to expand their mentorship initiatives, their Backstage Pass interview series highlights all of their industry contacts and spotlights the m...
2022-09-2954 min
Spotlight OnClem SnideNamed for a William S. Borroughs character, Clem Snide first emerged from Boston as a three-piece in the early 1990s, and the group would go on to become a cult and critical favorite, picking up high-profile fans from Bon Iver to Ben Folds over the course of three decades and more than a dozen studio albums. NPR highlighted the Israeli-born Barzelay as “the most underrated songwriter in the business today, with a sneakily firm grasp on poignancy and humor,” while Rolling Stone hailed his songwriting as “soulful and incisive,” and The New Yorker praised his music’s “soothing melodies and candid w...
2022-08-2539 min
Music Ally FocusIs dynamic ticket pricing what fans want? CSO of event ticketing platform Lyte, Lawrence Peryer talks tickets, and the concept of fairness when buying gig tickets.Music Ally Focus Ep. #71: Buying show tickets is still an imperfect and sometimes frustrating – not to mention expensive – experience. You’ll have certainly felt the pang of annoyance as tickets you want are snapped up by bots, and then sold on the secondary market for inflated prices. So what does a better ticketing system look like? We welcome Chief Strategy Officer of “post primary” ticketing platform Lyte, Lawrence Peryer, to discuss dynamic ticket pricing, the concept of fairness in ticketing, and the price point at which tickets are sold. We ask him about selling "real tickets at fair prices", what this me...
2022-07-2632 min
Spotlight OnSeason Seven TrailerLawrence Peryer, host of Spotlight On, the latest podcast presented Osiris Media, is a lifelong music fan and has been an executive, entrepreneur and creative professional in the entertainment business for over 25 years. With Spotlight On, he calls on his many industry friends and colleagues to take listeners backstage and behind-the-scenes into the worlds of music, media, technology and the arts, all to help understand the past, present and future of popular culture and the business of making it. Season Seven kicks off on July 7 with Bay Area guitarist Steve Kimock, on his musical evolution an...
2022-06-2903 min
Spotlight OnJames FeliceWe've put the "Gone Fishing" sign up here at Spot Lyte On… as we wrap up Season 6 and get things ready for the next one. But that doesn't mean we want you to miss out on your weekly dose of LP’s conversations with his fascinating guests. So we'll be featuring a few "best of" Spot Lyte On… episodes over the next few weeks.James Felice of the Felice Brothers joins LP to talk about growing up in upstate NY, the early days of the band, and the story behind their latest record, "From Dreams to Dust."T...
2022-06-2337 min
Spotlight OnSpecial Edition - LP on the Beatseeker PodcastBlurb from the Beatseeker podcast's site for this episode: It’s no secret that concert ticketing is a mess. Service fees are sky high, sophisticated bots scoop the best seats and resale prices on secondary markets are too high for many fans. While the problem is widespread - help may be on the way. A promising startup called Lyte is creating solutions to level the playing field and ease the burden on fans’ pocketbooks.Helping us dig into the issue is Lawrence Peryer. Lawrence is the Chief Strategy Officer at Lyte, a reservations technology platform that...
2022-05-2637 min
Spotlight OnLawrence PeryerLawrence Peryer is an American producer, writer, filmmaker, and business person best known for his work with Keith Richards, for whom he has produced numerous projects, including an ongoing series of reissues from Richards’ solo catalog. In 2021, Peryer produced and oversaw Bowie 75, two temporary, experiential retail locations dedicated to the work and legacy of musician David Bowie. The shops were open to the public from October 25, 2021 and closed on January 23, 2022. His 2016 project, UNBOUND: A ★ Miniseries, made as part of the promotion of Bowie's final album, ★, won best film at the Austin Arthouse Film Festival.Since 1993, Peryer has been a...
2022-03-031h 43
Spotlight OnGabrielle BashaGabrielle Basha is a writer and educator based in Cambridge, Massachusetts. In addition to her lifelong study of American folklore and pop culture, she holds a BFA in art history and illustration and an MFA in writing for young people from Lesley University. She's currently working on behalf of the Joseph Campbell Foundation, a 501.c3 devoted to preserving the work of Joseph Campbell. Joseph Campbell was an American professor of literature at Sarah Lawrence College who worked in comparative mythology and comparative religion. His work covers many aspects of the human experience. Campbell's best-known work is his b...
2021-09-0958 min
Spotlight OnJames FeliceThe Felice Brothers, Ian (guitar and lead vocals) and James (multi-instrumentalist and vocals), hail from the Catskills, NY, where their early songs echoed off subway walls and kept company with travelers and vagrants. Their current lineup, with the addition of bassist and inaugural female Felice member Jesske Hume (Conor Oberst, Jade Bird) and drummer Will Lawrence (also a singer/songwriter) as their rhythm section, promises to be the best yet. Nathaniel Walcott (trumpet) and Mike Mogis (pedal steel player) act as an accompaniment throughout the tracks, the latter of whom mixed From Dreams to Dust, which was p...
2021-08-0545 min
Spotlight OnRudy SarzoRudy Sarzo is a professional recording and performing artist worldwide with a career spanning over 35 years.As a member of Ozzy Osbourne’s band, from March 1981 to September 1982, Rudy toured the world in support of the “Blizzard of Ozz” and “Diary Of a Madman” records. His bass playing can be heard on Ozzy’s multimillion selling CD “Tribute” and “Speak of the Devil” CD and DVD.As a member of Quiet Riot from 1982 to 1985, Rudy recorded the multi-platinum albums “Metal Health," the first Heavy Metal debut to reach #1 on the Billboard charts, and “Condition Critical." During this period he headline...
2021-03-231h 02
Spotlight OnJonathan StoneJonathan is a highly regarded music-publishing executive, and the chief creative curator of all the songs you hear on Rocket Songs – he’s got the “ears”.Jonathan began his career at ATV Music, becoming the Manager of Creative Services for the Nashville office, before moving on to become Director of Creative Services for MCA Music, working with such famed songwriters as Glen Ballard, Robbie Nevil, Mark Mueller, and Brock Walsh.Jonathan's success at MCA caught the eye of the legendary Quincy Jones (yeah that guy), who made Jonathan Vice President of Qwest Music Publishing/Quincy Jones Pr...
2021-03-1659 min
Spotlight OnFlorian RichlingForTunes is an Austrian based company that collects performance-insights of songs, social media posts and profiles. This includes data from Spotify, Apple Music, SoundCloud, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and SubmitHub blogs. They have features such as: an intelligent newsfeed, playlist notifications on Spotify and Apple Music, a playlist recommendation engine, social media growth and engagement data, and YouTube comments. ForTunes is available in for Apple iOS and on Android. Florian shares the story of ForTunes and talks about the importance of growing careers using data. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com...
2021-03-0950 min
Spotlight OnMr. SoulFrom 1968 to 1973, the public television variety show SOUL!, guided by the enigmatic producer and host Ellis Haizlip, offered an unfiltered, uncompromising celebration of Black literature, poetry, music, and politics—voices that had few other options for national exposure, and, as a result, found the program an improbable place to call home.The series was among the first to provide expanded images of African Americans on television, shifting the gaze from inner-city poverty and violence to the vibrancy of the Black Arts Movement. With participants’ recollections and illuminating archival clips, Mr. SOUL! captures a critical moment in culture whos...
2021-03-021h 02
Spotlight OnBarrett MartinLatin Grammy-winning producer, composer, percussionist, and writer, Barrett Martin, has been playing music professionally for over 30 years, including work on over 100 albums worldwide. His work can be heard on albums by REM, Queens Of The Stone Age, Mad Season, Screaming Trees, Tuatara, Blues legend CeDell Davis, and recording sessions that range from the Peruvian Amazon, to Brazil, Cuba, the Palestinian West Bank, the Mississippi Delta, and the Alaskan Arctic. Barrett also holds a master’s degree in ethnomusicology and linguistics, and has practiced Zen and various martial arts for over 25 years.Barrett has taught at several universities acros...
2021-02-2358 min
Spotlight OnDr. Lisette GarciaAs a Latin percussionist with a PhD and the General Manager of Sunyata Records & Books, Dr. Lisette Garcia has carved out a wide path in her formidable artistic and academic career. Dr. Garcia recently recorded percussion on the 3 most recent albums from the Barrett Martin Group: “Transcendence” (2017), “Indwell: Music For Movement” (2019), and “Songs Of The Firebird” (2019), which also includes performing with this modern jazz ensemble. She recently returned from a recording project in the Peruvian Amazon where she helped to record and translate the healing songs of the indigenous Shipibo Shamans for their newest album, “Woven Songs Of The Amazon II.” Dr...
2021-02-1657 min
Spotlight OnArt ChangArt Chang has spent over 25 years in technology transformation for large companies and government. As an insider, he has helped design and implement technology change and as an entrepreneur and investor, led major projects that delivered web-based software solutions for enterprise and government. Art’s experience includes financial services, music, e-commerce, publishing, fashion, architecture, and government. Art believes that great software, applied intelligently, can result in positive social and economic change, and uses that philosophy to guide his teams.Now Art is running for mayor of NYC. You can read more about Art's campaign for NYC mayor he...
2021-02-091h 01
Spotlight OnTyler PinckardTyler talks about his love of coffee, military experience, roles in engineering which eventually lead him to start Coffee Shift. Coffee Shift is a coffee company doing it differently. Coffee Shift is co-owned by the participating growers and was created to share greater benefit with the very farmers who produce our coffee, coffee that is fairer than fair trade.With corporate presence in both Silicon Valley and Chinchina, Colombia, Coffee Shift is not only sourcing and importing the finest small batch grower-sourced coffee but also developing technology to allow individual coffee growers to sell direct to consumers with...
2021-02-0248 min
Spotlight OnMichaelangelo MatosMichaelangelo Matos is the author of "The Underground Is Massive: How Electronic Dance Music Conquered America" and "Can't Slow Down: How 1984 Became Pop's Blockbuster Year." "Can't Slow Down" is the definitive account of pop music in the mid-eighties, from Prince and Madonna to the underground hip-hop, indie rock, and club scenesEverybody knows the hits of 1984 – pop music's greatest year. From "Thriller" to "Purple Rain," "Hello" to "Against All Odds," "What's Love Got to Do with It" to "Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go," these iconic songs continue to dominate advertising, karaoke nights, and the sou...
2021-01-261h 38
Spotlight OnDavid WhiteheadDavid has quite a storied career having managed many artists you know the names of, working as a motorcycle messenger at Stiff Records, MD at Pinnacle Records, and distribution at Rough Trade Records. He's worked with artists like David Bowie, David Byrne, Luna, Natalie Merchant and Jimmie Dale Gilmore. He currently manages Keeley Forsyth, Joe Jackson, Lloyd Cole, Helmet, Joe Henry and the instinctive theatrical brilliance of Hugh Laurie through his management company, Maine Road.He shares a bunch of stories and common projects that he and LP worked on over the years. And they dive into...
2021-01-191h 02
Spotlight OnMichael F. ScheinMichael F. Schein is the author of The Hype Handbook: 12 Indispensable Success Secrets From the World’s Greatest Propagandists, Self-Promoters, Cult Leaders, Mischief Makers, and Boundary Breakers (McGraw Hill, January 12, 2021).His articles have appeared in Fortune, Forbes, Inc., Huffington Post, and Psychology Today..He speaks to international audiences spanning from the northeastern United States to the southeastern coast of China.As founder and president of marketing agency MicroFame Media, he has launched campaigns and created content for companies including eBay, Magento, The Medici Group, University of Pennsylvania, Gordon College, University of California Irvine, Un...
2021-01-121h 28Spotlight OnSeason 4 - TrailerRSVP HERE to join us on 1/15 at 10amPT for a live taping with Michaelangelo Matos. Michaelangelo Matos is the writer of the book, "Can't Slow Down: How 1984 Became Pop's Blockbuster Year" . The definitive account of pop music in the mid-eighties, from Prince and Madonna to the underground hip-hop, indie rock, and club scenesEverybody knows the hits of 1984 - pop music's greatest year. From "Thriller" to "Purple Rain," "Hello" to "Against All Odds," "What's Love Got to Do with It" to "Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go," these iconic songs continue to dominate ad...
2021-01-0701 min
Spotlight OnAustin Arthouse Film FestivalWe're bad at hiatuses. What can we say? But we're super excited to feature Giselle and Elizabeth on the podcast talking about the Austin Arthouse Film Festival which takes place THIS WEEK. Grab your tickets here. Spend an evening at AFS viewing work from filmmakers who "defy conventions, champion art and challenge audience expectations." Some 60 films ranging from short, mid-length and feature length will be available on Vimeo Dec. 26 through Dec. 31. Documentaries, narrative features and animations are presented. Every film will begin with a short introduction by the filmmaker.A festival pass is $25 an...
2020-12-2155 minSpotlight OnSeason 4 - Live Taping InviteCLICK HERE to RSVP to the taping on December 15th at 3pm PT. Michael F. Schein is the founder and president of MicroFame Media, a marketing agency that specializes in making idea-based companies famous in their fields. Some of his clients have included eBay, Magento, LinkedIn and several prominent universities. Michael’s writing has appeared in Fortune, Forbes, Inc., Psychology Today, and Huffington Post, and he is a speaker for international audiences spanning from the northeastern United States to the southeastern coast of China.Michael’s book, The Hype Handbook: 12 Indispensable Success Secrets From the World...
2020-12-1002 min
Spotlight OnHanif AbdurraqibHanif Abdurraqib is a poet, essayist, and cultural critic from Columbus, Ohio. His poetry has been published in Muzzle, Vinyl, PEN American, and various other journals. His essays and music criticism have been published in The FADER, Pitchfork, The New Yorker, and The New York Times. His first full length poetry collection, The Crown Ain't Worth Much, was released in June 2016 from Button Poetry. It was named a finalist for the Eric Hoffer Book Prize, and was nominated for a Hurston-Wright Legacy Award. With Big Lucks, he released a limited edition chapbook, Vintage Sadness, in summer 2017 (you cannot get...
2020-12-0154 min
Music TectonicsLyte’s Lawrence Peryer: Making Live Event Ticketing Better for EveryoneWhen a sold-out show has empty seats and scalpers are selling choice tickets for an arm and a leg, it’s hard on artists, fans, and everyone who counts on a live show to succeed. Lawrence Peryer, Chief Revenue Officer at Lyte, explains the live event ticketing landscape and how Lyte’s ecommerce thinking is bringing it up to date. Find out how Lyte products help fans buy, exchange, and return tickets with ease, while artists and risktakers fill houses, hold on to revenue, and learn about their audience. What happens when you offer fans options like advance waitlists for...
2020-11-2446 min
Spotlight OnEthan Clift - Tonic LabsEthan is an entrepreneur in his own right who has turned his natural talents to elevating women and minorities. Founder of Girl Empire, Parlor Shows, Lean Crafting and Checklet, he’s a start-up super-connector. He’s played a critical role in countless business launches and partnerships. It’s no surprise he sits on Lieutenant Governor Mark Hutchison’s Nevada Entrepreneurship Task Force.Distributed ledgers? He got in on the ground floor and has it on lock. His wife, Allison Clift-Jennings, is the founder and CEO of Filament, an IOT company using blockchain technology. They read whitepapers the way othe...
2020-11-2457 min
Spotlight OnDimitri EhrlichDimitri was raised on a macrobiotic commune. He has studied Tibetan Buddhism and Chinese martial arts for more than 25 years. He has jammed with Prince and the Beastie Boys, gotten drunk with Keith Richards. His travel writings include sojourns to Tibet, Cuba, India, Cambodia, China, Nepal, and the Amazon rainforest where he was nearly eaten by a crocodile.Dimitri Ehrlich is a television writer, author, journalist and musician. He was head writer for three years of VH1 Hip-Hop Honors. He was also a writer for many years of the MTV Video Music Awards. Other MTV credits include “Th...
2020-11-181h 20
Spotlight OnMarc Brown - BytaMarc’s deep music business background and digital audio knowledge has helped him deliver unique insights to audiences from Tallinn to Toronto.Marc is the founder of Byta / byta.com “the platform for music before it’s on streaming services”. Run as a distributed team across 3 continents, Byta enables everyone to send & receive digital audio in a clean and simple way.Marc got his start at Sloan’s murderecords in Halifax during eastern Canada’s 90s indie rock explosion, then moved to the UK to work in A&R at London’s legendary Creation Records. After falling...
2020-11-1049 min
Spotlight OnJ Scott ChristiansonJ. Scott Christianson is an Associate Teaching Professor in the Management Department at the Robert J. Trulaske, Sr. College of Business, University of Missouri - Columbia. Prior to joining the Trulaske College of Business, Scott was a business owner with more than 21 years of experience in video-conferencing technology, project management and information technology.You can connect with Scott on Twitter: https://twitter.com/JScottMOScott has a variety of information about AI at: http://learnabout.aiJoin his newsletter is at: http://FRT.news Hosted on Acas...
2020-11-0247 min
Spotlight OnPhil Messier - BopperFor almost two decades, Phil built a thriving career at the crossroads of music and media. As the co-founder of Apollo Studios, a globally-recognized music production house boasting an all-star team of composers, producers, and engineers, he was involved in every aspect of the work, earning recognition at the Cannes Lions, CLIO Awards, New York Festivals, London International Awards, and numerous other festivals. In 2013, Phil led a team of software developers and music supervisors in the creation of Bopper, a ground-breaking online music platform that connects brands with artists with around the world. Since then, Bopper ha...
2020-10-271h 03
Spotlight OnDavid GormanEqually comfortable working with artists and algorithms, David Gorman has made a career of cooking up new ways to connect folks to things they’ll love. Whether that means rolling up his sleeves to create Grammy-winning packages and click-worthy posts himself or commanding an army of creators and curators to put a human stamp on code-based platforms, David has spent more than twenty years turning curious fans in to profitable customers. Along the way, Gorman’s been hugged by Keith Richards, blessed by Solomon Burke, offered enchiladas by Neil Diamond, and physically threatened by Wilson Pickett. He’s...
2020-10-201h 18
Spotlight OnIsabella Kelly - Kingdom of MindKingdom of Mind, founded by Isabella Kelly, is an event production and promotions business. Kelly's past promotions work has focused on secondary/tertiary markets in California and will be expanding moving forward to the Pacific Northwest. Kelly has produced benefit concerts as well as events for universities and colleges. The focus of Kingdom of Mind is to curate unique events that bring talent to cities they might not have visited on a typical tour route. She was awarded a Women Nation Fund grant from Live Nation. The Women Nation Fund continues to accept applications on a rolling ba...
2020-10-1454 min
Spotlight OnMarco Collins - Radio PersonalityMarco Collins is a Seattle radio personality best known as the flagship DJ and Music Director at Seattle’s 107.7 ‘The End’ during the 1990’s grunge explosion which landed him a spot in The Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame. Although he worked at a number of radio stations on the West Coast, VH1 and several record labels/management teams, the role he played in the 90’s is what made Seattle synonymous with grunge music. Marco was instrumental in breaking artists such as Nirvana, Beck, Weezer, The Presidents of the United States of America, Foo Fighters, Garbage, and Harvey Danger. He also champi...
2020-10-0656 min
Spotlight OnDmitri Vietze - Music TectonicsBorn in Nashville, Dmitri moved to NYC as a teen where he busked in the subways while studying music at “the Fame High School” for Music and the Arts. After earning his business degree, he leaned into his entrepreneurial bent and launched rock paper scissors in 1999. His vision was to combine cutting edge technology and deep organic storytelling to help clients crystallize their missions in compelling ways and amplify them in innovative ways. He continues to lead the company from music to tech and into other fields that are changing the world every day. When others told him that the co...
2020-09-2954 min
Spotlight OnJoe SatrianiJoe Satriani was born on July 15, 1956 at Westbury (in the state of New York). He played a little on his sister’s guitar. She had played some folk music in high school. He was inspired since he was young by Blues music, the Beatles and the Stones so when he turned 8 he started playing drums, then some piano a bit later. On September 18, 1970 all collapsed around him when he learned that Jimi Hendrix passed away. Joe was only 14 but he decided from this moment to stop everything and dedicate his life to learn the instrument of his idol....
2020-09-221h 05
Spotlight OnAri Rosner, Erick Beavers and Brad RobertsonThis is a two-part episode where LP chats with Caltech student, Ari Rosner and high school buddies, Erick Beavers and Brad Robertson. Ari Rosner was recently featured in Forbes for the algorithm he developed to help determine the proper socially distant layout for a classroom. LP got the scoop about what Ari developed and how it might be able to help events of all types. Ari is a Caltech student pursuing a double major in both Business, Economics, and Management (BEM) and Mechanical Engineering. Erick Beavers and Brad Robertson are hosts of the Erick and Br...
2020-09-151h 51
Spotlight OnLyte, Prism.fm, VEEPS.com, Antone's and Disco DonnieListen into this panel that took place September 2nd that featured 3 music tech companies, a promoter and a venue. Juan Torres moderated this panel. He's the VP of Business Operations at Prism a company that is revolutionizing how live music events are managed. Here are the panelists: Matt Ford is CEO of Prism.fm. Mallory Ferro is currently serving as the GM of the historic Antone's Nightclub in Austin, TX. Megan Lazaroff is a jack-of-all-trades working on Disco Donnie Presents' talent buying team and also with B&W Productions. Greg Patterson is the Chief Strategy Officer at VE...
2020-09-081h 01
Spotlight OnJorma and Vanessa KaukonenIn a career that has already spanned a half-century, legendary guitarist and vocalist, Jorma Kaukonen is one of the most highly respected interpreters of American roots music, blues, and Americana, and at the forefront of popular rock-and-roll. A member of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and a Grammy recipient, he is a founding member of two legendary bands, Jefferson Airplane and the still-touring Hot Tuna. Jorma Kaukonen’s repertoire goes far beyond his involvement creating psychedelic rock; he is a legend and one of the finest singer-songwriters and master instrumentalist in music today. Jorma tours the world bringing his...
2020-09-011h 15
Spotlight OnAlan GoldfarbAlan Goldfarb, a veteran wine journalist, began his career as a sportswriter for Newsday in New York, the San Francisco Examiner, and the Associated Press.Alan has been writing about wine for decades now. He’s been the wine editor at the St. Helena Star, and his work has also appeared in the San Jose Mercury News, Wine Enthusiast, American Airlines’ American Way, and the Underground Wine Journal. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-08-251h 08
Spotlight OnErin BarraWith a wide ranging skill set as a music and tech educator, songwriter, producer, instrumentalist, entrepreneur, and activist, Erin Barra has been a key player in many projects.An authoritative voice in music, tech, and education, Barra is the Director of Popular Music at Arizona State University, Executive Director of Beats By Girlz, course developer for Berklee Online and former Associate Professor at the Berklee College of Music in Boston. She has a wide breadth of experience developing and teaching curriculums at the open-source, K-12, and collegiate levels, several of which are the most popular and highest...
2020-08-1849 min
Spotlight OnRonnie SchneiderRonnie Schneider is best known for being the business presence at the center of pivotal 1960s events including the Altamont Free Concert, the dissolution of The Beatles and the reorganization of their business arm, Apple Corps. Schneider managed the early US tours of The Rolling Stones while simultaneously dealing with the financial affairs of some of the biggest names in rock n' roll history including the Stones, The Beatles, Neil Sedaka, Sam Cooke, Nancy Wilson, Bobby Vinton, Herman’s Hermits and the Shirelles.Acting on behalf of The Rolling Stones, Schneider hired the Maysles Brothers to film Th...
2020-08-1159 min
Spotlight OnTed CohenTed Cohen is an American digital entertainment industry executive. Having worked in senior management positions at EMI Music, Warner Bros. Records and Philips Media. Cohen is currently the Managing Partner of TAG Strategic.Cohen currently chairs the Visionary Committee for MidemNet, served on the NARAS (Grammy) Los Angeles chapter Board of Governors as well as the National Trustee Board and currently co-chairs the Grammy Technology Committee. Cohen serves on the Board of Directors for the Neil Bogart Memorial Fund, Lyricfind.com, and Music.com, and works in the music and technology education programs the Grammy In The...
2020-08-041h 19
The Erick and Brad ShowEpisode 13 (ft. Lawrence Peryer)We talk about anxiety, Brads firework video on Facebook, we talk about Ericks Idaho vacation and vacations in general, Brad talks about Christopher Nolan, Erick had a run-in with polygamists, we talk about Rage Against The Machine and Audioslave, Brad tells his places around the world he would escape to if he was on-the-run, Erick plays an anti-gun commercial he saw on TV, we talk about YouTube copyright and Erick quizzes Brad with some trivia. We are then joined by our guest Lawrence Peryer who shares with us about Lyte and his role in the company, and his experiences...
2020-07-121h 49
12 Hats RadioWhat Can Rockstars Teach us About Personal Branding? Interview with Lawrence Peryer from LyteEntrepreneur and documentary maker Lawrence Peryer from Lyte has dedicated his working life to bring fans closer to performing artists. He has worked alongside performance artists such as The Rolling Stones and David Bowie and today he is in our studio!
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2020-07-1019 min
Spotlight OnAndrew Loog OldhamThe longtime manager and producer of the Rolling Stones, Andrew Loog Oldham promoted and nurtured the group's notorious reputation as the bad boys of the British Invasion, orchestrating their ultimate rise to prominence as the "world's greatest rock & roll band."Andrew currently hosts "podchats" on his own podcast called Sounds & Vision. He's featured conversations with Mick Rock, Jerry Schatzberg, May Pang, Danny Goldberg and others there. You can also read more about Andrew through his 3 books, STONED, 2STONED, and STONE FREE, all available on Amazon, Abe Books, and from your favorite book shops. Ho...
2020-07-0956 min
Spotlight OnDanny ScherThe summer of 1968 looked like the summer of 2020. Americans were in the streets protesting racism, among other things. And a high school student in Palo Alto, Calif., got in on the action by enlisting the help of a jazz legend. Danny Scher came up with the idea to book Thelonious Monk to play his school's auditorium and now, a professional recording of this concert will be released publicly for the first time on July 31. The album is called Palo Alto and comes out on Impulse! Recordings in all formats. In this episode, Danny shares the complete story a...
2020-07-061h 00
Spotlight OnKaren Allen - Author of "Twitch for Musicians." LP chats with Karen Allen, author of "Twitch for Musicians." For over 20 years Karen has been working at the intersection of technology and music. She's obsessed with livestreaming and wrote a book with best practices before COVID was even thought of. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-07-021h 03
Spotlight OnKirt Debique - SyncFloorOn this episode LP chats with Kirt Debique, CEO and CTO of SyncFloor. Kirt is a 20 year Microsoft veteran with experience as an engineer, architect, technology strategist and general manager. He has worked on mobile productivity, real-time communications, multimedia systems, distributed security, and operating systems. An accomplished inventor with 37 technology patents, Kirt is also the owner and founder of Brick Lane Records, a Seattle independent label.In addition to SyncFloor, Kirt also operates Songs For Podcasters which helps podcasters license music for their shows. . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-06-291h 06
Spotlight OnMatt AdellOn this episode, LP chats with his longtime friend, Matt Adell about his time at Napster, Music Now, Beatport, and advocating for creators. His new project OnNow.tv just launched is building tools to help creators with discovery, sharing, and promoting their live streams.------------------• Did you enjoy this episode? Rate Spotlight On ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and leave a review on Apple Podcasts.• Subscribe! Be the first to check out each new episode of Spotlight On in your podcast app of choice.• Looking for more? Visit spotlightonpodcast.com for bonus content, web-only interviews...
2020-06-2552 min
Spotlight OnMusic Fans Speak!LP sits down with two music fans to discuss their show going pre and post COVID-19. They share insights about how they buy tickets and what they're hoping to see when shows come back.------------------• Did you enjoy this episode? Rate Spotlight On ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and leave a review on Apple Podcasts.• Subscribe! Be the first to check out each new episode of Spotlight On in your podcast app of choice.• Looking for more? Visit spotlightonpodcast.com for bonus content, web-only interviews + features, and the Spotlight On email newsletter. Hosted on Acast. See a...
2020-06-2245 min
Spotlight OnAngeline Chase Priefer and Justin NordanLP shines a light once again on Lyte by talking with Angeline Chase Priefer, Director of Client Services for Lyte’s Festival partnerships. Justin Nordan has the same role for Lyte’s venue business. LP spoke with them separately about where they come from, their career paths and how they wound up at Lyte. Both of these conversations affirm that not only are there many ways to make a life in music, but that all of us in this business continue to invent and reinvent the business and ourselves as we go....
2020-06-181h 37
Spotlight OnLaura Hutfless - FlyteVuLP chat with Laura Hutfless, Co-Founder of FlyteVu. FlyteVu is a marketing agency that connects brands to consumers through compelling storytelling, unparalleled experience, and the authentic power of music. FlyteVu represents brands like Bumble, Cracker Barrel, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, among many others. In this episode Laura shares the campaigns she's been working with her clients post COVID-19 and George Floyd and the importance of brands "standing for something." ------------------• Did you enjoy this episode? Rate Spotlight On ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and leave a review on Apple Podcasts.• Subscribe! Be the first to check out each new e...
2020-06-1536 min
Spotlight OnNicole d'Avis - Open Music InitiativeLP chats with Nicole d'Avis, managing director of Berklee Institute for Creative Entrepreneurship and the Open Music Initiative.Nicole has worked for 15 years in the education and creative tech sector in Boston, with Sociedad Latina, on a global scale with the Intel Computer Clubhouse Network and now in the world of innovation and the arts with Berklee College of Music's Institute for Creative Entrepreneurship and as a founding team member of the Open Music Initiative. Nicole specializes in program development and operations, strategic planning and evaluation, and event and database management.LP and Nicole spoke...
2020-06-121h 03
Spotlight OnMichael DonaldsonLP sits down with Michael Donaldson to talk about his newsletter Ringo Dreams of Lawncare, his blog 8 Sided Blog, the virality of independent music pre-internet, Kraftwerk, Tony Allen, the Clash, and finding your scene.Best known in the industry as Astralwerks/Virgin Records recording artist Q-Burns Abstract Message, Michael Donaldson learned the ins-and-outs of the music business through managing the influential '90s electronic imprint Eighth Dimension Records. Once the 21st century was in full swing, Michael transformed the label into the music licensing agency 8DSync and a new label, 8D Industries. Michael is also a writer on t...
2020-06-0859 min
Spotlight OnPaul PerryLP talks with writer Paul Perry about pirates, Ken Kesey, Jesus in Egypt, Salvador Dali, the Miracle of the Sun, near-death experiences, and UFOs. Paul Perry is the co-author of several New York Times bestsellers, including Evidence of the Afterlife, Closer to the Light, Transformed by the Light, and Saved by the Light which was made into a popular movie by Fox. His books have been published in more than 30 languages around the world and cover a wide variety of subjects from near-death experiences to biographies of authors Ken Kesey and Hunter S. Thompson. He is also a...
2020-06-041h 33
Spotlight OnRishi Dhir - Elephant StoneLawrence Peryer chats with Rishi Dhir. Formed in Montreal in 2009, Elephant Stone is the brainchild of vocalist, bassist, songwriter, and sitar player, Rishi Dhir. Elephant Stone have toured extensively throughout North America and Europe and are prominent members of the burgeoning psych rock scene. Dhir has recorded, performed, and toured with indie rock icons (Beck), legendary cult bands (The Brian Jonestown Massacre), and contemporary psych titans (The Black Angels and The Horrors).Released in 2009 on Dhir’s own Elephants on Parade label, Elephant Stone’s debut album, The Seven Seas, was nominated for the 2009 Polaris Music...
2020-06-0151 min
Spotlight OnStart of SummerLP celebrates the start of summer. Technically he's off this week but has provided a playlist of summer music that he's been listening to. Enjoy!Playlist:Lee "Scratch" Perry - PopcornThe Skatalites - El Pussy Cat No. 1 de No. 1 - Guajira VanBurning Spear - LionThe Itals - Rastafari ChariotToots & The Maytals - Take Me Home Country Roads Junior Murvin - Give Me Your Love Mahmoud Ahmed - YasdestalMulatu Astatqe - Tezetaye Atchi Lidj The Gladiators - BellyfullPrince Buster - Sit And Wonder Augusto Martelli - Ma Ne Vale La Pena Skulls - Black Slavery DaysGinger Baker - Mountai...
2020-05-2858 min
Spotlight OnCaitlin Flood and Jon CarrLawrence Peryer chats separately with Caitlin and Jon to hear about their roles at Lyte and lives outside of work. Caitlin Flood is the Office and Community Manager at Lyte. She's been tasked with keeping Lyters connected and productive during quarantine. Caitlin is part of our Impact team where she works on charitable initiatives that range from Lyte's partnerships with PLUS1 and Backline to COVID-19 relief. Jon Carr is a visual designer at Lyte. He grew up in the music industry and has been seen and heard in movies and tv shows including Oliver Stone's "Th...
2020-05-251h 37
Spotlight OnKaitlin Sandeno - Olympic MedalistKaitlin Sandeno Hogan is an American former competitive swimmer, Olympic gold medalist, world champion, and former world record-holder. She also is now the national spokesperson of the Jessie Rees Foundation, a motivational speaker, coach, sports commentator, emcee, and host for world-class sporting events. She's also the GM of the D.C. Trident which is part of the International Swimming League. She joins Lawrence Peryer to discuss the impact of COVID-19 on collegiate, Olympic, and professional swimming. You can learn more about Kaitlin on her podcast "Behind the Blocks" and the book she coauthored, "Golden Glow". ...
2020-05-2127 min
Spotlight OnEmily WhiteEmily White’s career spans the entertainment industry, carving out a unique path that defines a modern maven. She talks with Lawrence Peryer about her new book "How to Build a Sustainable Music Career & Collect All Revenue Streams", artists + athletes she manages, and #iVoted, an initiative where venues reward voters with free concerts. A bit more about Emily:Emily has worked with artists such as the Dresden Dolls, Imogen Heap, The Fiery Furnaces, Dinosaur Jr., The Secret Machines, Angelique Kidjo, and Taj Mahal, as well as members of The String Cheese Incident and Drive-By Truckers. Bre...
2020-05-1832 min
Spotlight OnDan Runcie - Trapital MediaDan Runcie, founder of Trapital Media. talks about the genesis of Trapital and through a few hip hop case studies including Travis Scott, Jay-Z, Kanye, and others. Trapital is written exclusively by Dan Runcie. For years, Dan was a go-to source among friends about any and everything related to hip-hop. That led Dan to start his own personal blog to see what others thought. Those stories landed him freelance gigs at publications such as WIRED, Pigeons & Planes, Medium, and several other publications. I started Trapital in 2018 and started working on it full-time in 2019. I ha...
2020-05-1448 min
Spotlight OnNicole BarsalonaBorn and raised in the music industry, Nicole Barsalona is Founder of 525 Entertainment Group / Everyday Rebellion Entertainment, an artist management and consulting firm. Barsalona specializes in artist development and international market development for artists including Prateek Kuhad and Mark Wilkinson. A passionate advocate, Nicole proudly serves as President of Women in Music, where she has served on the Board of Directors since 2013, and on the Executive Board for the Music Managers Forum (US). Barsalona started her career at Steven Van Zandt's multi-media company, Renegade Nation, where a week-long temp gig turned into the most formative years of h...
2020-05-1158 min
Spotlight OnAlexandra NaughtonAlexandra Naughton is the founder and editor-in-chief of Be About It Press, which started as a literary/art zine in 2010 and now publishes poetry collections in print and online.Alexandra is the author of a place a feeling something he said to you, as well as ten other published books. To learn more about Alexandra and her work visit www.alexandranaughton.com------------------• Did you enjoy this episode? Rate Spotlight On ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and leave a review on Apple Podcasts.• Subscribe! Be the first to check out each new episode of Spotlight On in your podcast app of c...
2020-05-0449 min
Spotlight OnJohn PetrocelliJohn Petrocelli, the founder of Bulldog Digital Media, has been pioneering live streaming for over 20 years and has worked with the likes of AT&T, Samsung, NHL Hockey, Prince, Kanye West, Coachella, Governor's Ball, Solange and many many others. John joins host Lawrence Peryer to share his thoughts and insight on the New Normal.------------------• Did you enjoy this episode? Rate Spotlight On ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and leave a review on Apple Podcasts.• Subscribe! Be the first to check out each new episode of Spotlight On in your podcast app of choice.• Looking for more? Visit spotlightonpodc...
2020-04-3032 min
Spotlight OnNIVA (National Independent Venue Association)The National Independent Venue Association (NIVA) was recently formed to lobby with a unified voice for assistance from the federal government after thousands of small businesses across the country were imperiled by the spread of coronavirus. Within a matter of days its membership grew to some 450 members and a week later it had expanded to 900.First Avenue CEO Dayna Frank, Pabst Theater Group CEO and co-owner Gary Witt and Marauder Managing Partner Rev. Moose join Lawrence Peryer to discuss NIVA's formation, their goals and how independent venues are economic staples for their communities.There is...
2020-04-271h 01
Spotlight OnNick TurnerNick Turner, Co-Founder of Google DEMAND joins host Lawrence Peryer to talk about his journey from playing in bands such as Lords of the New Church and the Barracudas to becoming a technology innovator and entrepreneur. They discuss his experiences working in artist management, streaming the first live concert on the internet, building early artist websites and now democratizing data for the music business at Google. DEMAND is Google's new data analytics platform for live music industry professionals, from artists to venue managers to promoters. Nick's team layered in data from YouTube and Google Play wit...
2020-04-231h 07
Spotlight OnMike Armstrong - ReedPOPMike Armstrong, VP at ReedPOP, the company behind New York Comic Con, PAX, C2E2, Star Wars Celebration, etc. joins host Lawrence Peryer to share his thoughts and insight on the New Normal.ReedPOP started up back in 2006, and has been on an epic ride ever since. From the very first New York Comic Con to launching and acquiring the coolest events all over the world, they’ve always stayed true to their core beliefs of always putting fans first, creating killer events and being as transparent and authentic as possible. Mike shares background around the...
2020-04-2027 min
Spotlight OnDavid Marsh - Team Elite AquaticsDavid Marsh, Head Coach of Team Elite Aquatics, the top professional swimming training group in the United States, joins host Lawrence Peryer to share his thoughts and insight on the New Normal. In 2016, Team Elite placed more athletes on the U.S. Olympic team than any other program. If Team Elite were a country, they would have placed 3rd in the 2016 Rio Olympics medal standings. Marsh was the Head U.S. Olympic Women's Swim Coach in Rio, leading Team USA to the most medals in USA Swimming's already storied modern history.Prior to founding Team El...
2020-04-1642 min
Spotlight OnMarcie Allen - MAC PresentsMarcie Allen, President of MAC Presents joins host Lawrence Peryer to share her thoughts and insight on the New Normal.Marcie Allen leverages her 25+ years of music industry experience to negotiate high-profile partnerships between the world’s leading brands and artists. Allen has brokered and helmed multi-faceted programs on behalf of brands including Sony, Uber, Southwest Airlines, YouTube, Microsoft, Verizon, Samsung, Citi, Adidas, Hollister, Capital One, Delta, AT&T and artists including Chance the Rapper, Kelsea Ballerini, Khalid, Billy Joel, John Legend, Metallica, John Mayer, Travis Scott, The Rolling Stones, Green Day, Lady Antebellum, Keith Urban, and Im...
2020-04-1424 min
Spotlight OnCejih Yung - CG Sports ManagementCejih Yung of CG Sports Management joins host Lawrence Peryer to share his thoughts and insight on the New Normal.Through his agency, CG Sports Management, CG connects his Olympic, Paralympic, and Professional athlete clients with brands, speaking opportunities, and media outlets to help them share their stories and their skills with the wider world.CG and his team have created the CG Sports Network, which produces and airs daily streaming programming where US Olympic athlete hosts deliver a mix of special guests, prizes, and fast-paced workouts. Learn more at https://www.cgsportsmanagement.com/cgsn.
2020-04-1028 min
Spotlight OnEric FullerEric Fuller joins host Lawrence Peryer to share his thoughts and insight on the New Normal.Eric Fuller is a long time fan of all things live. Last year he went to 11 music festivals and 75 other events from conferences to concerts to theater. He's been known to fly across the country for a good meal or a great show.During working hours he is a consultant helping problem-solve for the live entertainment industry. Eric also advises clients on growth strategy, marketing, consumer engagement, and trust-building.He recently published a Medium post using StubHub’s...
2020-04-0834 min
Spotlight OnPerry Bashkoff - Instagram MusicPerry Bashkoff, Head of Music at Instagram, joins host Lawrence Peryer to share his thoughts and insight on the New Normal.Perry and LP worked together at Warner Music Group and navigated the digital music space together for years. They catch up about what Perry is seeing in his role at Instagram as well as how he's trying to help his local community.------------------• Did you enjoy this episode? Rate Spotlight On ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and leave a review on Apple Podcasts.• Subscribe! Be the first to check out each new episode of Spotlight On in your podcast app o...
2020-04-0625 min
Spotlight OnDavid Goldberg - Advisor at TPG GlobalDavid Goldberg is an entertainment pioneer who's innovated ticketing, sports viewing and betting, digital music, and entertainment investments. He sat down with Spotlight On host, Lawrence Peryer in January 2020 at Germano Studio in NYC to talk about his career.David shares his experiences at Ticketmaster, Sportvision, Youbet.com, and TPG Global.David got his start working at JAM Productions in Chicago booking shows for one of the largest promoters in the country. He worked at Ticketmaster and helped them begin selling tickets online through AOL. At Sportvision he worked with the team that developed sports vi...
2020-04-0253 min
Spotlight OnCherie Hu - Water and MusicCherie Hu joins host Lawrence Peryer to share her thoughts and insight on the New Normal.Cherie is an award-winning writer and researcher who specializes in analyzing, tracking and critiquing innovation in the global music business. Her email newsletter, Water & Music dives deep into hot topics in the music business and reaches nearly 6,000 subscribers weekly, from budding artists and managers to C-Suite executives at major labels and tech companies.You've probably read Cherie's bylines in Billboard, Forbes, NPR Music, Columbia Journalism Review, Pitchfork, Rolling Stone, Resident Advisor, Music Business Worldwide, Variety, DJ Mag and many o...
2020-04-0126 min
Spotlight OnPatrick Whalen - Backstage ProductionsPatrick Whalen, CEO of Backstage Productions, joins host Lawrence Peryer to share his thoughts and insight on the New Normal.------------------• Did you enjoy this episode? Rate Spotlight On ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and leave a review on Apple Podcasts.• Subscribe! Be the first to check out each new episode of Spotlight On in your podcast app of choice.• Looking for more? Visit spotlightonpodcast.com for bonus content, web-only interviews + features, and the Spotlight On email newsletter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-03-2729 min
Spotlight OnLaurie Kirby - FestForumsLaurie Kirby Co-Founder FestForums joins host Lawrence Peryer to share her thoughts and insight on the New Normal.------------------• Did you enjoy this episode? Rate Spotlight On ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and leave a review on Apple Podcasts.• Subscribe! Be the first to check out each new episode of Spotlight On in your podcast app of choice.• Looking for more? Visit spotlightonpodcast.com for bonus content, web-only interviews + features, and the Spotlight On email newsletter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-03-2727 min
Spotlight OnPatrick Ryan - EventellectPatrick Ryan, co-founder of Eventellect joins host Lawrence Peryer to share his thoughts and insight on the New Normal.------------------• Did you enjoy this episode? Rate Spotlight On ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and leave a review on Apple Podcasts.• Subscribe! Be the first to check out each new episode of Spotlight On in your podcast app of choice.• Looking for more? Visit spotlightonpodcast.com for bonus content, web-only interviews + features, and the Spotlight On email newsletter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-03-2542 min
Spotlight OnZach Edwards - AC EntertainmentZach Edwards, Director of Ticketing and Crowd Services at AC Entertainment joins host Lawrence Peryer to share his thoughts and insight on the New Normal.------------------• Did you enjoy this episode? Rate Spotlight On ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and leave a review on Apple Podcasts.• Subscribe! Be the first to check out each new episode of Spotlight On in your podcast app of choice.• Looking for more? Visit spotlightonpodcast.com for bonus content, web-only interviews + features, and the Spotlight On email newsletter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informatio
2020-03-2419 minSpotlight OnIntroducing the New NormalThe New Normal are bonus episodes where Lawrence Peryer from Lyte chats with people in the industry about how COVID-19 is affecting their business and lives. This will include folks behind music festivals, venues, events, touring, artist teams, etc. In this episode, LP shares his mindset behind this new series and what to expect moving forward. Don't worry we'll continue episodes of Spot Lyte On... in the future as well. Learn more at Lyte: http://www.lyte.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-03-2302 min
Spotlight OnMatt Watts of Fender Guitars and the Starting LineMatt Watts is a music industry double threat. By day he's the VP of Marketing at Fender Guitars. At night he continues to play guitar with pop-punk legends, the Starting Line. Matt joined us in 2019 for a live conversation in front of an audience about his varied pursuits - on stage and off. ------------------• Did you enjoy this episode? Rate Spotlight On ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and leave a review on Apple Podcasts.• Subscribe! Be the first to check out each new episode of Spotlight On in your podcast app of choice.• Looking for more? Visit spotlightonp...
2020-03-051h 02
Spotlight OnBen Lovett of Mumford & SonsBen Lovett is a true multi-hyphenate. A founding member of Mumford & Sons, Ben sings, plays keyboards and drums, writes and produces music. He develops venues and promotes shows. He owns a record label, music publishing, is a restaurateur, activist, philanthropist and all-around interested and engaged human being.------------------• Did you enjoy this episode? Rate Spotlight On ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and leave a review on Apple Podcasts.• Subscribe! Be the first to check out each new episode of Spotlight On in your podcast app of choice.• Looking for more? Visit spotlightonpodcast.com for bonus content, web-only int...
2020-02-0626 min
Dave Wakeman's The Business of Fun PodcastLawrence PeryerToday's episode is brought to you by Booking Protect: the global leaders in refund protection. Any Listing! Any Sector! Anywhere! To find out how you can offer your guests world-class customer service, a customizable buying experience, and you can create a new stream of revenue visit them at www.bookingprotect.com I'm excited to share my conversation with Lawrence Peryer. We talk about his work with Lyte and how they are able to turn no-shows from 15-20% of an audience in some cases to less than 2%. We...
2019-03-2054 min