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Business Side of Music#336 - Bob Talks to Jeff DeliaIn this episode of The Business Side of Music Podcast, host Bob Bender sits down with Jeff Delia to discuss the intricacies of artist management and the evolving music industry. From building artist careers to navigating industry challenges, they share valuable insights and real-world experiences. Don’t miss this deep dive into the business side of making music. Creator and Executive Producer Emeritus: Tom Sabella Showrunner and Host (the guy who has a face for podcasting): Bob Bender Management Representation: Chuck Thompson for Thompson Entertainment Group, LLC Co-Producer - Audio/Video Editor (the man behind the curtain): Mark Sab...2024-12-1039 minBusiness Side of Music#336 - Bob Talks to Jeff DeliaIn this episode of The Business Side of Music Podcast, host Bob Bender sits down with Jeff Delia to discuss the intricacies of artist management and the evolving music industry. From building artist careers to navigating industry challenges, they share valuable insights and real-world experiences. Don’t miss this deep dive into the business side of making music. Creator and Executive Producer Emeritus: Tom Sabella Showrunner and Host (the guy who has a face for podcasting): Bob Bender Management Representation: Chuck Thompson for Thompson Entertainment Group, LLC Co-Producer - Audio/Video Editor (the man behind the curtain): Mark Sab...2024-12-1039 min
Business Side of Music#335 - Bob Talks to Nick AllegroIn this episode of The Business Side of Music Podcast, host Bob Bender sits down with Nick Allegro and the team from Mastering.com to explore the art and business of music production and mastering. From the intricacies of creating the perfect sound to learning mastering in today's music industry, they share valuable insights and practical advice for artists and producers. Tune in for an engaging discussion that bridges creativity and technology in the world of music. Creator and Executive Producer Emeritus: Tom Sabella Showrunner and Host (the guy who has a face for podcasting): Bob Bender Management...2024-12-0954 min
Business Side of Music#334 - Bob Talks to Donovan WhiteJoin host Bob Bender on The Business Side of Music Podcast as he dives into the world of rock and roll and the modern music industry with special guest Donovan White. Together, they explore the evolution of the industry, share behind-the-scenes stories, and discuss the challenges and opportunities facing artists today. Whether you're a music enthusiast or an industry insider, this episode offers unique insights and a fresh perspective on the ever-changing business of music. Creator and Executive Producer Emeritus: Tom Sabella Showrunner and Host (the guy who has a face for podcasting): Bob Bender Management Re...2024-12-0952 minBusiness Side of Music#335 - Bob Talks to Nick AllegroIn this episode of The Business Side of Music Podcast, host Bob Bender sits down with Nick Allegro and the team from Mastering.com to explore the art and business of music production and mastering. From the intricacies of creating the perfect sound to learning mastering in today's music industry, they share valuable insights and practical advice for artists and producers. Tune in for an engaging discussion that bridges creativity and technology in the world of music. Creator and Executive Producer Emeritus: Tom Sabella Showrunner and Host (the guy who has a face for podcasting): Bob Bender Management...2024-12-0954 minBusiness Side of Music#334 - Bob Talks to Donovan WhiteJoin host Bob Bender on The Business Side of Music Podcast as he dives into the world of rock and roll and the modern music industry with special guest Donovan White. Together, they explore the evolution of the industry, share behind-the-scenes stories, and discuss the challenges and opportunities facing artists today. Whether you're a music enthusiast or an industry insider, this episode offers unique insights and a fresh perspective on the ever-changing business of music. Creator and Executive Producer Emeritus: Tom Sabella Showrunner and Host (the guy who has a face for podcasting): Bob Bender Management Re...2024-12-0952 min
Business Side of MusicWisdom We've Earned From Lessons We've LearnedNashville-based musician Nick Hickman epitomizes the dedication and artistry required to leave an indelible mark on country music. Originating from Harriman TN, Nick embarked on his journey to Nashville in 2016, driven by his passion for songwriting and performance. Since then, he has graced the stage alongside notable influences such as Blake Shelton, Lee Brice, Jason Aldean, and more, solidifying his reputation for electrifying performances and engaging with audiences. His talent has garnered praise from venue owners and talent bookers, who commend his stage presence and musical prowess. Nick Hickman's energy and heartfelt songwriting have resonated with his...2024-09-1737 minBusiness Side of MusicWisdom We've Earned From Lessons We've LearnedNashville-based musician Nick Hickman epitomizes the dedication and artistry required to leave an indelible mark on country music. Originating from Harriman TN, Nick embarked on his journey to Nashville in 2016, driven by his passion for songwriting and performance. Since then, he has graced the stage alongside notable influences such as Blake Shelton, Lee Brice, Jason Aldean, and more, solidifying his reputation for electrifying performances and engaging with audiences. His talent has garnered praise from venue owners and talent bookers, who commend his stage presence and musical prowess. Nick Hickman's energy and heartfelt songwriting have resonated with his...2024-09-1737 min
Business Side of MusicBecoming An InfluencerYou see it all the time. Someone out on social media has hundreds of thousands, if not millions of followers on their Tik Tok, YouTube, Instagram, or Facebook accounts. But how do they get there, and how difficult can it be? Enter social media influencer Nicole de la Cruz. Nicole de la Cruz is a Puerto Rican singer-songwriter, filmmaker, actress and TikTok Content Creator with over 460K Followers and 350 Million Views. Nicole spent her childhood in Southern Florida where she discovered her passion for music and the arts. In 2015, she moved to Los Angeles to further her...2024-09-0341 min
Business Side of MusicPerception Versus PerspectiveBack in the 1940's, 50', and into the 1960's, the recording studio was rather a simple affair. Typically one or a few mics would be used to record an artist or a band, with all of the members in the studio at the same time. Then in the 1970's, the recording studio changed, and became a structured environment, where each member could be isolated, with a selection of microphones recorded onto multiple tracks. Things have changed since then, and the viability of the recording studio, and its status has changed dramatically. On the show today is Steve...2024-08-271h 04
Business Side of MusicIt's Still The Wild, Wild WestThe music business is probably more so like the Wild, Wild West these days, than it ever has been, even going back to the 1960’s. Joining us on the show today is the legendary music industry veteran Charlie Peacock, who is a multi Grammy winner, along with being a multiple genre Billboard chart topping music producer, composer, and recording artist. He has been named by Billboard’s encyclopedia of record producers, as one of the 500 most important music producers in popular music history. He has produced music for film, television, including “A Walk To Remember”, music for “12 Years A Slave”, alo...2024-08-2246 min
Business Side of MusicBuild, Maintain, and GrowWhen it comes to such simple things as communication, networking, and even relationships, there are three basic skills you need to remember. You need to build upon the relationship. You also need to maintain them, and work towards them growing. Joining us in the studio is music industry veteran Lyn Stevens who is an award winning photographer, who combines her love of photography with her passion for music. From that, she has learned the ability to network among industry peers, and shares her insight with our listeners. While on the subject, we also discuss documenting your career with photography...2024-08-1349 min
Business Side of MusicTonechaser - The Eddie Van Halen StoryJoining us on today's episode is noted author Steve Rosen, who shares his story of his time spent with guitar legend Eddie Van Halen. This strikingly personal account of Rosen's twenty six-plus year odyssey with Eddie, one of the greatest and most enigmatic musicians of the 20th Century. What was it like to call Ed a friend? Rosen shares with our listeners how he came about writing his book "Tonechaser - Understanding Edward: My 26 Year Journey with Edward Van Halen". Steve, is a professional music journalist with a career spanning 50 years. During this period, he has published...2024-08-0638 min
Business Side of MusicThe Journey Home ProjectIt is a significant milestone for the Charlie Daniels Patriot Awards Dinner, which will be held on September 11, 2024, at City Winery Nashville. The awards dinner is a program of The Charlie Daniels Journey Home Project, a 501c3 that supports military veterans, first responders and their families. This year marks the 10th anniversary of the program, co-founded by Country Music legend, Charlie Daniels with his longtime manager, David Corlew. Although Daniels passed in 2020, his musical legacy lives on, and his devotion to veterans causes continues through the dedication of Corlew. Through fundraising events, the organization supports the efforts of other...2024-07-3036 min
Business Side of MusicIs The Big Show A Thing of the Past?On this special episode of "Between The Notes" edition here on The Business Side of Music, show contributor Jack Sharkey and host Bob Bender go on a rant, discussing the value of the larger venue concert, and why some acts are having a difficult time selling out these days. Are they (the artist) still viable? Is the cost (and the unpredictable weather when its outdoors) worth going to stand around with hopefully thousands of your closest friends in a partially filled event? Jack and Bob delve into why some acts should no longer find themselves anticipating performing at large...2024-07-2351 min
Business Side of MusicArtificial IntelligenceArtificial Intelligence. It’s in all the latest hot button topic conversations when it comes to the entertainment industry, especially the music business. How is AI going to affect the future of what we do for a living? Will AI replace the live performance? The artist who’s seeking a record deal? Is this the beginning of the end as we know it, or is it the end of the beginning? Legendary record producer Joe Hand is a guest on this episode, where we take a deep dive into artificial intelligence, and go down various rabbit holes, seeking answers, and...2024-07-1650 min
Business Side of MusicAre You Trying to Boil The Ocean?Are you looking for ways to engage your digital audience? Are you seeking out ways to know your fan base better? What about finding ways to market to those fans (and turning them into consumers)? Sometimes, it just feels overwhelming, as though you're trying to boil water in the entire ocean. Joining us in the studio today is Darshan Kaler, who is the founder and CEO of fan engagement for the technology company Tradable Bits, based in Vancouver, Canada. Also joining Darshan is Shaun Verreault, who heads up Tradable Bits’ business development (and is lead vocalist and gu...2024-07-0942 min
Business Side of MusicIs Your Artistry Protected?In an ever evolving world in the music industry, how does an artist go about protecting themselves and their artistry? Especially in a new age of technology, music delivery platforms, and artificial intelligence? This is where legal counsel can help save the day… and possibly your career from the perils and pitfalls. In the studio today are Brianna Schwartz and Alexis Schreiber, who are attorneys with the law firm Schwartz and Schreiber, based out of Miami Florida. We discuss different legal aspects of the music business, what an artist needs to be aware of, and when is a...2024-07-0241 min
Business Side of MusicThe Efficient HustleThe audience is in their seats. The lights dim, and the artist takes the stage. For the next 90 minutes or more, the show goes on without a hitch. But in order to get there, production for the show began to take shape, weeks, if not months earlier. But how does this happen, and who’s in charge? Enter the Production Manager. This individual is in charge of everything from ensuring that the stage, sound, and lights are set up properly for the concert, to the numerous emails and phone calls to guarantee that there are no problems (or mistakes). In...2024-06-2551 min
Business Side of MusicIs Your Music ResonatingUpwards of 200,000 songs or more are uploaded daily to many digital providing streaming services. It becomes a crowded field rather quickly, and in many instances, your music can get lost in all of what is often called “white noise”. As streaming catalogs continue to grow in size and depth of music, DSP’s (digital service providers) are beginning to remove music that has had zero impact on listeners. In another words, they want music that will resonate with their audience. As we continue our annual “Music Biz 2024” Conference Series, in the studio with us today is Gitte Bendzulla...2024-06-1836 min
Business Side of MusicTo Sell or Not To Sell Your CatalogWith so many artists selling off their catalogs these days, is there even room for the independent artist that may have a substantial collection of songs to be a part of this new trend? Is that catalog worth money? How does one go about finding out what its "retail" value might be? Lior Tibon, who is the co-founder and CEO of Duetti, dropped into the studio during the MusicBiz 2024 Conference to share what its all about, how it can make sense for the "Indie" artist, and what the potential outcome might be. www.duetti.co ...2024-06-1138 min
Business Side of MusicThe Songwriters Guide BookAs a songwriter, it's never been more important to track your songs, and receive payment for your efforts, as it is now. But where do you start, and where do you go to find where the royalty payments may be waiting for you? It's not always up to the PRO’s (Performing Rights Organizations) to find your money and hand it out to you. In simple terms, you need to be paid for what you create. It can be challenging, and require some hard work, but it is worth it if you know how to navigate the various outlets th...2024-06-0442 min
Business Side of MusicThe Famous Black BoxMusic. Data. Rights. They're all connected in one form or another, but it can be confusing at times, especially with technology outpacing the music industry. As an owner of music content, the revenue stream created by the music, can fall into a black box of sorts, just waiting there until the money is found. In steps Orfium, which is a global technology company solving the entertainment industry’s biggest challenges around digital music & broadcast rights management, cue sheets, data and reporting. Bryan Bakke who is the Director of Business Development at Orfium, joins us in the studio to discuss the eve...2024-05-3035 min
Business Side of MusicThe Demise of the Music StoreThe Music Store. Also known as the social gathering place for musicians to gather at, check out the latest musical gear, purchase their goods such as guitars, drums, strings, and sticks. But the traditional music store is much more than that. Its a locale where musicians both new and seasoned can get together and share their chops, collect new ideas, and exchange phone numbers and email addresses. It's where bands are created. But with the recent announcement of the closing of one of the largest music store chains in the Country, the selection of choices has diminished somewhat. But...2024-05-2249 min
Business Side of MusicWipe Your Feet at the Door Before You Enter the TheaterYou get on stage, and you’re not sure what you’re supposed to do. Is it a matter of just singing the songs? Do you create a conversation with the audience? Or do you suffer from some form of stage fright, maybe to the point where you think you’re going to throw up once you’re on stage (or before)? Joining us today is Bill Cakmis. A seasoned professional with decades of experience, he’s more than a performance coach. He’s what many in the industry call a “Show Doc”. If it’s on stage, at a podium...2024-05-1542 min
Business Side of MusicSongs From A Camper VanCelebrating his 30th anniversary in the music industry with his band “The Nadas”, singer/songwriter, and founding member Jason Walsmith joins us in the studio to talk about his career. Jason has spent his adult life as a career musician, storyteller, photographer, traveler, and adventurer. The celebrated folk-Americana act The Nadas have amassed a loyal and dedicated following over the past three decades for their engaging live shows and distinctive 70s-meets-90s sound. Blending twangy, Stones-era “country honk” with raw, alt-rock energy and wistful, folk-leaning melodies, their music is as alive as it is authentic. Over 30 years of makin...2024-05-0745 min
Business Side of MusicYou've Got To Swim Out To Meet Your ShipAs one of 39 kids of the world famous Osmond family (who sold over 100 million records), our guest Nathan Osmond grew up on the set of his uncles TV Show during their heyday. He himself went on to form another generation of Osmond singers, who toured with such 90’s acts as New Kids On The Block, Naughty By Nature, and Colour Me Badd. The son of Alan Osmond, he and his brothers moved to Branson Missouri, where they performed at the Osmond Family Theater. While there, Nathan became influenced by Country Music. Nathan shares his life story, the up...2024-04-2950 min
Business Side of MusicThe Anatomy of The SongMeet Dave Lenahan. He started out in the music business by being a DJ at WKSU radio on the campus of Kent State University, doing afternoon drive time jazz. He went on to work at Country Station WUBE in Cincinnati OH, but in short order he determined that he was destined to become a hit songwriter. We discuss the anatomy of the song, how to put one together, and what separates a tune from a hit. Dave currently resides in Nashville TN, writes songs for a living, and hosts the podcast “Songwriter Connection” which has released more than...2024-04-231h 04
Business Side of MusicTouring Career WorkshopUnless you work for a major corporation within the music industry, and are blessed to have a great benefits package, you must fend for yourself in order to provide the tools needed to get by in life: health insurance, retirement plans, and the general skills to run your own business. Make no mistake about it, if you are a freelance technician in the touring business – you ARE your own business. This is where the vision of the Touring Career Workshop comes to life: a simple workshop where a lot of the success tools needed are presented by experts in ea...2024-04-1639 min
Business Side of MusicThe Japanese Tea CeremonyRecord Store Day was conceived in 2007 at a gathering of independent record store owners and employees as a way to celebrate and spread the word about the unique culture surrounding the nearly 1400 independently-owned record stores in the US and thousands of similar stores internationally. The first Record Store Day took place on April 19, 2008. Today, 17 years later, Record Store Day is celebrated at independently-owned brick-and-mortar record stores around the world. On this special edition episode of The Business Side of Music, frequent guest, and music industry veteran Jack Sharkey, explains how Music Store Day came about, its significance...2024-04-0956 min
Business Side of MusicMaking It Big One Gig At A TimeStone Senate has been called “a heavier version of Lynyrd Skynyrd, crossed with The Allman Brothers Band”. While being mentioned in such heady company is flattering, it is important to note Stone Senate is most definitely not a retro act. They are taking what came naturally from their collective influences a step further and making a name for themselves in the world of modern country rock. The band is fronted by vocalist/ guitarist Clint Woolsey’s smoldering, soulful vocals and unmistakable stage presence. Meanwhile stage left and stage right are burning down with dual lead guitars/vocals of Jam...2024-04-0434 min
Business Side of MusicThe Roadie Cartel‘Watching Guns N’ Roses from the side of the stage in London, standing on the set of Saturday Night Live with Paul Simon, receiving a signed skateboard from Carrie Underwood, and mixing front-of-house sound for Kiss…’ These are just a handful of experiences in the rearview mirror of Phillip Kriz’s extraordinary journey in the music industry as a sought-after “roadie” tech, band assistant, and trusted tour confidant. Following nearly 15 years as a dependable road dog, he embarks on what might be his wildest trip yet, making his literary debut with the fictional novel, The Roadie Cartel, in 2023. 2024-03-2639 min
Business Side of MusicWhere in The Song is The Moment?You crafted your songs. You've put your heart and soul into them, but when you're on stage, the response from the audience is lackluster at best. Is it the material you're performing. In many cases, while the songs are excellent, the presentation is not. Where in the song is the moment on stage that defines who you are? This is where Tom Jackson Productions steps in. As a trained Live Music Producer for Tom Jackson Productions, Amy Wolter offers her years of personal experience onstage, along with a multi-layered musical background, to help artists engage their audiences...2024-03-1244 min
Business Side of MusicAn Alligator Walking Thru The EvergladesContinuing our ongoing series of "Between The Notes" episodes with music industry veteran Jack Sharkey, We have a discussion that is often overlooked, or at the very least ignored... The loss of hearing due to years of performing live music. Jack, who himself suffers from hearing loss because of loud volumes on stage (along with a inexperienced sound engineer on occasion), had permanent damage done to his ears after decades performing live. Ironically, Sharkey also works in the audiophile business for a speaker company, and explains how hearing damage can affect your day to day living, whether its with...2024-03-0554 min
Business Side of MusicIt's Pop Culture at the End of the DayDo you sometimes feel as though you're just a T-Shirt salesperson, with a 30 minute presentation that's called a set list? Do you wonder why some acts who are at the same level as you, have a product line or sponsor helping support their career while you don't? What seperates you from those that are finding that perfect sponsorship or product branding? Enter Clay Busch and his company SiX18 Agency. On this episode, Clay shares what companies are looking for when it comes to branding, and what is the ideal partnership with a product line. Sometimes, its not...2024-02-2743 min
Business Side of MusicNight Train To NashvilleWhat started out as a project in a screenwriting class in a writers boot camp, has turned into a novel describing how Nashville, also known as “Music City” evolved into what it is today… or not. Nashville Tennessee is well known for its Country music, but did you know that the birthplace of Rhythm and Blues, or what we these days call “R&B” actually was born in this Middle Tennessee City we call Nashville. The moniker “Music City” was actually derived from the1860’s after the Civil War, when the Jubilee Singers from Nashville’s Fisk University perform...2024-02-2051 min
Business Side of MusicThe Disruptorsdis·rup·tion (noun) Definition: "A radical change to an existing industry or market due to technological innovation." According to our guest Jack Sharkey, who is with KEF Audio, music and the culture at large needs disruption to keep it fresh and engaging. The digital revolution and the chokehold the “industry” has on art has made it nearly impossible for the next generation of disruptors to be heard. There is plenty of good music being made today and we shouldn't always subscribe to the philosophy that music was better back in the day so to...2024-02-1349 min
Business Side of MusicYou Have One Chance To Make a Bad First ImpressionWhat makes a successful singer or songwriter? Is it perseverance? Is it working with seasoned co-songwriters or industry veterans? Could your stumbling block be the lack of networking or that first impression? There are often more questions than answers. Enter Marc-Alan Barnette to help us navigate those swampy waters. Marc-Alan Barnette, aka “THUNDER THROAT”, has always been a “square peg in an octagonal hole”. His blue eyed soul voice, has drawn comparisons to Ray Charles and Delbert McClinton, and his seemingly endless collections of songs pretty much summon up everything, covering country, blues, rock, bluegrass, soul, and every co...2024-02-0649 min
Business Side of MusicGetting Feedback and Results From Your FansFinn Hodgins, who is the Founder and CEO of Grouped, a platform where independent and label artists can create and engage their fans, and help turn them into a revenue stream for the artist. 90% of artists derive their income from their top 1% of their fan base. Grouped helps with the data entry, and the algorithms that the artist needs to achieve that goal. But there’s so much more to this platform, and Finn shares all of the angles and aspects of Grouped, which is a way that an artist can provide their own social network, with ownership belonging to...2024-01-3035 min
Business Side of MusicOvercoming The MonsterIt’s been said that each of us can do at least one thing better than ten thousand other people. Singer/Songwriter, Producer, Multi-Instrumentalist, and the proprietor of a Nashville based recording studio, Robin Ruddy found multiple things she is good at accomplishing. When Robin lost her husband to cancer, she began creating a musical journey to help ease her grief, and along the way, provide something to help others who are navigating those choppy waters. Grammy award winner Robin Ruddy has built a thriving career in Nashville as a musician and entrepreneur, working as a songwriter, to...2024-01-2339 min
Business Side of MusicOur 300th Episode!We can’t believe it's been six years in the making to get to this moment, and we wanted to do something special… or at least different. For the first time ever, the host of the show, Bob Bender, becomes the guest! After all this time, we find out what makes Bob tick, how (and why) he got into the music business, and the reason he stuck with it for 50 plus years. He also shares some of the inner workings of the music business, including its sometimes not so nice side of the industry, along with the perils and pitf...2024-01-161h 03
Business Side of MusicBecoming a Better PlayerYou’re an aspiring musician, and you want to learn from the best. But sometimes it becomes difficult, as the student in many aspects, has learned as much as the teacher in their hometown knows. But finding music instructors of the next level can be time consuming, and often quite expensive. Enter the online platform “Open Studio”. Created by entrepreneur and acclaimed jazz pianist Peter Martin, this web-based program affords you the opportunity and ability to learn from some of the best musicians in the world. At your pace, and within your level of expertise without fear of being overwh...2024-01-0944 min
Business Side of MusicNashville Music AwardsAl Bowman is a very, very busy man these days. As the executive producer for such awards shows as the “LA Music Awards”, which ran from 1991 to 2015, followed up by the Las Vegas “Fame Awards” which aired from 2016 to 2022, he doesn’t sit idle long. He’s now created the “Nashville Music Awards”, honoring the Top 25 independent artists throughout the Country. On this episode, we have three of the winners from the NMA in the studio to talk about their careers, and what it takes to be a successful indie artist in today’s climate. These include; John Michael Ferrari, Max Rae...2024-01-021h 11
Business Side of MusicGetting The Right Mix as as Important as the RecordingPutting out your music to the public is always a moment in time that you’ll remember. But is it the best sounding mix that you could achieve in the process? As an independent recording artist, how do you compete with the label acts when it comes to mixing and mastering? Is it something that you can afford? Enter Jacob “Biz” Morris, and his new online platform that helps balance the scales. Jacob “Biz" Morris is a multi-platinum and Grammy Award-winning mixing engineer who is celebrated for his extraordinary contributions to the music industry having crafted a...2023-12-2628 min
Business Side of MusicIs The Vinyl Record Business Returning?Back in 2014, there were 15 record pressing plants in the U.S. along with approximately 30 facilities around the globe. There are now 55 record pressing plants in the United States, and 200 plants worldwide. The demand for vinyl records has never been higher than it is now. Because the industry has become craft oriented in recent years, an employee who works in these facilities, which has anywhere from 5 to 14 presses, now has to go through at least 10 to 14 months of extensive training before they can ever press the button to create a vinyl record of consistent quality. But getting that quality to...2023-12-1345 min
Business Side of MusicOne Stop Shop for Artist DevelopmentSheri Thrower wears many hats in the music and entertainment industry, from an award-winning music producer and vocal coach to a film composer and music mentor. Founder of the Grove Jesus Music, and the nonprofit organization, "SingAkadamie", Sheri began her career in public music education. She gained national recognition as her children’s choirs were the first to be the pre-music for Radio City Music Hall’s “Rockette’s Christmas Spectacular” in New York City. From there, her prodigies grew older and started getting recognition from talent agents, reality show producers and more. Top reality TV shows now contac...2023-12-0831 min
Business Side of MusicReceiving Peer Support for Your MusicThe best art doesn’t always necessarily rise to the top anymore, it's more likely the best marketed art rises to the top. Author and music industry entrepreneur Jeremy Shiloh has been brainstorming this problem as how to get the best singer/songwriters to reach that goal. What came out of this process was to create a peer review process for the totally undiscovered singer/songwriter called Circate. So exactly what is Circate? Cricket’s peer promotion system is designed for creators, such as musicians, filmmakers, video game developers, and writers. The outcome of the peer support in d...2023-11-2841 min
Business Side of MusicThe Ambassador of Country MusicA third-generation firefighter, Jason Byrd has always had another fire burning within … as a traditional country music singer, songwriter and performer. Mentored by none other than George Jones, Byrd has played stages across the US and Canada, opening for powerhouse artists such as Tracy Lawrence, Loretta Lynn, Mark Chesnutt, Dierks Bentley and, of course, George Jones. Jason has appeared on the world-famous Grand Ole Opry and made multiple TV appearances. In 2019, Jason retired from his post as a Battalion Chief of the Tallahassee Fire Department to focus on music. Byrd released a self-penned duet with George Jones call...2023-11-2224 min
Business Side of MusicThe Paralysis of Decision MakingOn August 13th, 2011, prior to an outdoor performance at the Indiana State Fair by the hit Country recording act “Sugarland”, an approaching severe thunderstorm hit the temporary roof structure of the stage, causing it to collapse. The structure landed among a crowd of spectators, killing seven people and injuring 58 others. The cause was later determined to be a breakdown or lack of communication (a paralysis of sorts) between the Fair management, the production company, and the band, among other entities. Out of this, it was determined that there needs to be a certification process, not only for the actual prod...2023-11-1443 min
Business Side of MusicFinding That Perfect Road GigYou love the music business. You want to find a gig on the road as a Tour Manager, Guitar Tech, Front of House or Monitor Engineer. Maybe your speciality is as a production assistant, catering, wardrobe, lighting director or set carpenter. But you don’t know anyone in the industry, and you don’t know how to get your foot in the door. Enter Giggs. Founder and CEO Nikki Sanz is the brains and heart behind Giggs, the first job posting and social networking platform for the touring industry. Based out of Nashville TN, Nikki has navigated the...2023-11-0750 min
Business Side of MusicDo You Know What Your Brand Is?Do you know what your brand is? Are you seeking more streams and likes as is the norm these days, or are you wanting a bigger picture that incorporates who you actually are as not only an artist, but as an individual working in the music industry. Something that is sustaining to your career, and sets you above all the noise and clutter in social media, and ultimately the music business? Rick and Melissa Core Caballo, who are founders of the Nashville TN, and Wollongong Australia based Dead Horse Branding have taken the lead in creating a...2023-10-2454 min
Business Side of MusicFrom Reality TV to the Concert StageLegendary Country Recording Artist Buddy Jewell was the very first winner of USA Network's hit reality show Nashville Star. Jewell, was the true viewer favorite from the very beginning, capturing 65% of the nationwide voting and beating out 11 other contestants, most notably, Miranda Lambert, by over 2 million votes on the final episode that season. His self-titled Columbia Records debut release landed at #1 on the Billboard Top Country Album charts, was certified GOLD later that same year, and garnered two back-to-back top-five hits with the singles "Sweet Southern Comfort" and "Help Pour Out the Rain” with both tunes being RI...2023-10-1739 min
Business Side of MusicWhat's The Romance With Radio?On this week’s episode, we have a discussion with Johnny Dwinell regarding what it is that drives artists to hear their songs on radio… and is it worth the cost? Today’s terrestrial radio is attempting to figure out what their future is in the overall spectrum of things. At the same time, the record business is looking to see what their next step might be.Currently they’re going to go with the devil they know (the current format and programming), yet knowing that it’s not working, and not try the devil they don’t know, whic...2023-10-101h 06
Business Side of MusicThe Gatekeeper Has Left The BuildingOriginally a songwriter from Arkansas, Randy Barber moved to Nashville to try his hand at writing hits with some of the best on Music Row. He soon discovered that the bar for great material was set high, and he had to make the decision to either return home, or figure out a way to become a better writer. Soon enough, Randy discovered he had other talents more acclimated for behind the scenes of the music business, and formed his company, Bar Frog Music. Part of his company’s endeavors is focusing on what can be considered the co...2023-10-0342 min
Business Side of MusicQuestions and AnswersSome weeks back, we posted the question to our followers on Facebook and Linkedin asking for topics of discussion you’d like for us to cover on an upcoming episode of “The Business Side of Music” podcast. On this special episode, we cover several of those questions submitted by our listeners. Joining us in the studio is Vinny Ribas, who is the founder of “Indie Connect”, along with his new educational program “Cartne” who helps provide the answers, and some insight in the process. We cover such things as to whether Apple Podcasts or Spotify is a better platfor...2023-09-2649 min
Business Side of MusicHow A.I. Can Help Promote Your MusicThe buzzword these days is AI. "Artificial Intelligence". It’s a scary topic of discussion if we allow it to be. But there are good opportinities to use AI, and Paul Loeb who is the founder and CEO of DropTrack has found a way to have it work in the music industry for independent artists. When Paul started a record label several years ago, he experienced the pains of music promotion, which led him to create DropTrack. What he discovered along the way, is there are more opportunities than ever for musicians, but it's hard to discover th...2023-09-1932 min
Business Side of MusicGetting Influencers to Pay For Your MusicDo you ever wonder how you can discover trending music, SFX, content creators, and more? How about getting your music attached to some of today’s Tik Tok and YouTube influencers? That’s where Thematic steps in, and helps ease the process. Stephanie Leyva who is the Director of Partnerships at Thematic explains the process, and how one goes about getting your foot in the door. Stephanie Leyva has a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration and Management, General from California State University, Northridge. Stephanie also has an Associate of Science (A.S.) in Behavioral and Social Science from...2023-09-1239 min
Business Side of MusicIt's More Than Just Background MusicDid you know that 70% to 75% of businesses today don’t know that they’re not supposed to be using consumer services such as Pandora or Spotify to play music in their business establishments? That’s over four million businesses in the United States alone. Having a license from just ASCAP, BMI, GMR or SESAC will not cover all the songs on their playlists. There has to be a more inclusive and overall encompassing way to go about ensuring that the music you’re playing in your restaurant or store is legally covered. Artists, along with rights holders of music are leav...2023-09-0536 min
Business Side of MusicThe Fame Will Come and Go But You Can Always WriteHailing from the foothills of the North Georgia Appalachian Mountains, Charlsey Etheridge's roots in Americana Music run deep. There she learned to sing harmony around her grandmother's piano after church on Sundays and taught herself guitar chords from her mother’s old Emmylou Harris songbook. She wrote her first song at the young age of 7 while riding through the woods in her step-father’s old army jeep. After moving to Nashville in 2003, Charlsey was immersed into the Nashville songwriting culture, working alongside such music industry veterans as Harley Allen and Steve Wariner. “Even though Harley is no longer...2023-08-2934 min
Business Side of MusicDevelop Something Unique“I Can Lead An Artist Into the Studio, But I Can’t Make Them Tour.” It’s a line that composer, entrepreneur, and businessman Eric Copeland has been using for years. Copeland grew up in a very musical and creative family. His mother was a church organist and piano teacher, and his father was a band leader and singer. At a young age Eric was working with a tape recorder, singing and writing songs, and thinking up creative stuff all night long. By college, he found himself playing in local bands in the Lexingto...2023-08-2237 min
Business Side of MusicDemocratizing the Artist Development ProcessJoining us on the show today from London England, is the founder and CEO of “One House”, Napper Tandy. One House Platform is a first-of-its-kind landscape with every tool an artist needs all in one place. Artists, managers and teams alike can view financials in real-time, send and review contracts, manage bookings, prioritize tasks and collaborate on-platform, via clear and effective dashboards. Currently invite-only, the groundbreaking platform is One House’s latest step towards democratizing the artist development process to provide tools that anyone, anywhere can have access to. One House Platform provides comprehensive blueprints for an...2023-08-1633 min
Business Side of MusicWipeoutIn the fall of 1962, Southern California high school students Jim Fuller and Pat Connolly called friend and guitarist Bob Berryhill for a practice session at Berryhill's house. The trio practiced for about four hours and met drummer Ron Wilson at a high school dance later that evening, whereupon the band was born. But in this episode, we start before that. In the studio with us today is Bob Berryhill. We go back to the time when guitarist Bob was a 13 year old kid, learning how to surf in Hawaii. It was there he learned how to play...2023-08-0953 min
Business Side of MusicBeing a Self Sustaining Creative PersonAs a young kid growing up in a musical family in St. Louis Minnesota, he discovered KISS, and from that moment on, in addition to being a hockey player in his youth (and running his first ever 5K at the age of six), all he wanted to do was become a guitarist. His mother said that was fine, but he had to learn piano first, and after 3 years of piano lessons, he could pick up the guitar. He didn’t complete those three years of lessons until he was 18 years old. By his mid 20’s he was teaching music, even...2023-08-011h 08
Business Side of MusicWelcome To The Wild West of the Music IndustryTiffanie DeBartolo, CESG & Co-Founder of Bright Antenna Records, rightfully recognizes being a woman in the music industry as an asset. “I am not afraid to bring vulnerability to my work,” she says. “I have parts that are soft and tender. I also have steadfast parts important for me to bring to the world, whether it’s my work or personal life.” Raised in Youngstown, Ohio, DeBartolo saw mainstream acts, as well as all the metal bands who passed through the area. Then, a “life-changing” U2 concert brought the realization music was a part of her deeper psyche. Cut to 2007, DeBartolo co-f...2023-07-2530 min
Business Side of MusicThe Hanger... Music Row 2.1Sitting in the guest co-host chair today, the creator, producer, co-host of the “2 Dudes Talk Money and Music Podcast”, and all around nice guy, John Adams joins us as we have a discussion with entrepreneur Vince King, music publisher and hit songwriter Trey Bruce, and logistics industry expert Stacy Hart. The music industry is a constantly evolving thing, whether you live and work in Los Angeles, New York, London, Berlin, São Paulo, or Nashville. Each city has their own music scene, along with the corporate infrastructure to help guide it along. In the case of Nashville, the M...2023-07-1848 min
Business Side of MusicEuropean Radio... A Whole Different BallgameCopenhagen Denmark based Jesper Skibsby was the manager of Danish band “Few Wolves”. Out of the blue he found out that their music was being played on the radio in Poland, but he couldn’t find any truthful or accessible data provider that could validate this information for the band. And so the story begins, Jesper found himself questioning the lack of transparency in the music industry and the way they make it difficult for music creators to access their airplay data. As a music entrepreneur, Jesper was motivated to find a proper solution to eliminate this barrier...2023-07-1132 min
Business Side of MusicIs This The New Future of Radio?If you’re a Country music or Bluegrass music fan, you’ve most likely heard his voice on WSM Radio, along with Sirius XM’s “Bluegrass Junction. You might have even heard him as the voice of the “Grand Ole Opry” on occasion. Kyle Cantrell is now launching a new radio program titled “Banjo Radio”. He started in radio going back to 1980. Kyle is the true epitome of what we used to call a “Disc Jockey”. He was a natural for the radio format. Kyle Cantrell can hardly remember a time when he didn't want to be in radio. As a...2023-06-2749 min
Business Side of MusicOne Percent Better a Day is a Thousand Percent Better Next YearMeet Mo3AD, TJ Dub, MOOk13, and JCreexh.These four musical brothers who hail from Ohio, make up the group “HBK”. Their musical influences stem from Bruno Mars to Ed Sheeran to Red Hot Chili Peppers, Lil’ Wayne Bon Jovi, and Nirvana, to unlikely musical legends such as Frankie Valli, Frank Sinatra and Etta James. HBK joins us in the studio (along with a few members of their entourage) to talk about how the band came to be, what influences when creating their music, the building process involved with four creative minds, and expanding beyond the boundaries of gen...2023-06-2139 min
Business Side of MusicWe Have To Not Be Afraid of ChangeFollowing the dreams of her best friend who moved to New York City to play guitar for John Lennon, Sandra Furton Gabriel, she discovered that she loved having that All Access pass that got you backstage, but she didn’t want to be an entertainer. Starting out doing odd jobs, she soon found herself interning at Rogers & Cowan, the internationally recognized public relations firm. Although that job didn’t pan out, she wound up transcribing tapes for Sam Merrill, who was doing interviews for Playboy Magazine. That in turn led to a gig with D.I.R. Broadcasting, where she...2023-06-1344 min
Business Side of MusicThe Future of the Annual NAMM ShowAfter a comprehensive year-long search, The NAMM Executive Committee and CEO Search Committee is pleased to announce industry veteran and music education advocate John Mlynczak is the new President and CEO of The National Association of Music Merchants. The National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) has been around for the past 122 years). Simply put, if NAMM wasn’t doing it, you would notice, but at the same time, you don’t see NAMM helping the music manufacturing industry evolve and grow. With that, comes new membership opportunities, that not only include manufactures and retailers, but now provides an aspect that...2023-06-0634 min
Business Side of MusicGood Vibes Presents Music FestivalsDan Sheehan is a concert promoter, festival organizer, and the host of Sirius XM’s “The Spectrum Cali Roots” Radio Show. He, along with his wife Amy are also owners of Good Vibez Presents, producing the largest Reggae festival in the United States, the “California Roots Music & Arts Festival”, along with their new “Rebels & Renegades” Americana festival. Dan shares with us how his company has evolved from a small boutique operation, to one of the largest reggae and americana producers of festivals. In our conversation, we also discuss how they survived the pandemic, not only with the gover...2023-05-3032 min
Business Side of MusicWhat's On The Outside Does Not Match The InsideHailing from a tiny rural village called Collon, in Co. Louth, Ireland, Clare Cunningham is an independent, award-winning singer-songwriter (including 12 nominations at the upcoming Josie Music Awards, which will be held at the Grand Ole Opry on Oct 22nd 2023), performing, touring, and recording artist. Her raspy, Celtic, soulful voice, with the ability to span across a multitude of genres, is what leads her to be an extremely unique artist. Her 'GRAND OLE OPRY’ debut (March 18th, 2023) was a sold-out show and an accomplishment that’s extremely rare as a completely independent artist. A surprise add-on to the bill...2023-05-2349 min
Business Side of MusicLicensing Solutions for the DIY Content CreatorDid you know that in the United States, 29% of teenagers cite being a YouTuber as their chosen profession, or intended profession. The youth of today are discovering a way to create content, and become influencers. But along the way, there’s been a few stumbling blocks, and one of those is the music they use of other artists on the videos they’ve created being cleared (approved) for playing. Four or five years ago, we didn’t know what Tik Tok was. Now it's the largest social platform in the world. In place of the traditional licensing that d...2023-05-1633 min
Business Side of MusicIt's Another Day At The OfficeSinger, songwriter, and guitarist Freddie Salem grew up in the Akron Ohio area listening to all styles of music as a kid. He moved to Los Angeles at the age of 18 with his Gibson Les Paul and five hundred dollars, and 6 months later, having almost given up on the dream of being in the music business, he auditioned for the psychedelic soul band “The Chambers Brothers”, and from that moment on, his multi-decade musical journey began. After leaving the band, he spent time in the Southern California recording studio system as what he called a “creative session player”...2023-05-0950 min
Business Side of MusicThere's No One Size Fits All FormulaFor 25 years the founder of Cyber Music Public Relations, Ariel Hyatt, has been a cheerleader for independent artists. She adores the challenges that today’s music business presents and she leads her team to help clients come out ahead. She is known throughout the industry for her books, blogs, and dedication to education and she loves teaching artists which she has done in 12 countries for over 100,000 creatives helping them take control of their own marketing, leading masterclasses and workshops. She is the author of 6 books on marketing, crowdfunding, social media, and publicity for artists, all of which went to #1 on...2023-05-0232 min
Business Side of MusicThe Ultimate Music Theory ExperienceUltimate Music Theory was founded by Glory St. Germain on December 1, 2008. The Ultimate Music Theory Program has a proven step-by-step system that provides music teachers & students the best music educational materials through the Ultimate Music Theory Workbook Series, Online Courses, UMT Membership & UMT App. Glory is the author of 60+ Ultimate Music Theory Books & The Power of WHY Musicians Series. She's also an award-winning speaker and Host of Global Music Teachers Summits, Expert Coach & Creator of the Ultimate Music Theory Certification Course and UMTC Elite Educator Program. www.ultimatemusictheory.com © 2023 Lotta Dogs Productions LLC2023-04-2531 min
Business Side of MusicTouring Logistics 101A lot has changed in the music business over the past several years. Outside of the Covid pandemic, one thing that has remained constant in the industry is touring. Or has it? In this very interesting, and heartfelt episode, we have an in-depth conversation with Sharon Kendrew, the President and CEO of High Road Inc., a tour trucking company based in Franklin TN. We talk about what it takes these days to keep all the parts moving when it comes to touring. Originally from upstate NY, Sharon spent most of her life in the Boston...2023-04-1839 min
Business Side of MusicSuper Serve Your FansWhether you're a new artist, or an established act, your fan base is one of your most important assets to have. But what does it take to not only gain fans, but retain them, and have them become devoted followers? You have to "Super Serve" them. Meet August Pog Mota who is the Director of Fan Loyalty for 10th Street Entertainment. His job is to create, nurture, and grow the relationship between Artists and their fans through Loyalty Programs. Whether you’re a novice Artist in need of enticing new fans, or a successful Artist capable of ha...2023-04-1128 min
Business Side of MusicNobody Sees The Tracks Being LaidBenny DiChiara is not fragile, yet he understands the fragility of life. He is not lost, but he knows the aimless paths of those who wander. He is not a victim, but he has experienced life-saving salvation from the inside out. His world has been shaken, but his feet are planted firmly on the strongest of foundations. And even as he faced an abyss of the unknown, he never did so alone. In October 2015, the singer, songwriter, businessman, motivational speaker, father, and husband endured a traumatic brain injury (TBI) that placed his life and future in peril. A...2023-04-0441 min
Business Side of MusicDon't Believe In Luck - Believe In OpportunityHe's toured with, or recorded for such notable music industry legends as Leslie West & Mountain, Anton Fig from David Letterman's house band, Mary Wilson of The Supremes, along with members of Orleans, Toto, Blue Oyster Cult, Lynyrd Skynyrd, and Rossington Collins Band, just to name a very select few. All of these accomplishments after he was in his 40's. Meet Peter Gallinari, one of the most humble people you'll ever meet, and at the same time one of the hardest working keyboard players in the business, along with being a successful songwriter. Check out his very moving...2023-03-2837 min
Business Side of MusicMusic Gives The World A Bit of ColorBorn in Houston Texas, but raised in Iran, Aarash Darroodi remembers as a small child, running for cover when sirens warned that missles were coming from Iraq. Those moments helped shape his life, including being seperated from his parents (and raised by his grandparents), surviving the Iran - Iraq War, traveling throughout the Middle East and parts of Asia, becoming an accountant for a major insurance firm, and eventually landing his dream job as an attorney at one of America's most legendary and well known music manufactures in the world. As General Counsel & Executive Vice President of...2023-03-2137 min
Business Side of MusicA Tribute to The Red Headed StrangerWillie Nelson is a world-renowned musical legend, but in Texas, he’s something more: a beloved native son and benevolent elder who’s brought countless new talents into the family fold — often during the famed Luck Reunions at his ranch outside of Austin. As Willie’s 89th birthday neared, Luck Presents, the entity creating those events, and Bruce Robison, the singer-songwriter, producer and force behind all-analog record label The Next Waltz, wanted to celebrate his influence and impact with a Texas-sized party. On May 1, 2022, Sheryl Crow, Nathaniel Rateliff, Steve Earle, Robert Earl Keen, Margo Price, Ray Wylie Hubbard...2023-03-1430 min
Business Side of MusicPrepare Like a PsychopathWhy does it seem that some artists have better luck than others? Is it being in the right place at the right time? Is it knowing the right people? Could it be just dumb luck? Maybe it comes down to hard work, perseverence, and building a strong network community, where giving is as important as receiving. Singer, Songwriter, Booking Agent, Screen Actor, and Entrepreneur Tim Charron joins us on this episode, where he he talks about his success in the music and film and television industry. Tim his wealth of information, on how he got started, what m...2023-03-0745 min
Business Side of MusicThe Journey of a Musical GypsyGrowing up in Mt. Pulaski Illinois, at the age of 13, Singer and Songwriter John Schlitt joined a local band called "Vinegar Hills Hometown Band Something Different". After graduating from high school, Schlitt enrolled in the University of Illinois, earning a degree in Civil Engineering. However with his main interest in music, he joined the rock band "Head East" in 1972, going on to having such hits as "Since You Been Gone", and "Love Me Tonight". In 1980, John was fired from the band due to his drug dependency, and his career stalled... Until one day receiving a call from guitarist Bob...2023-02-2841 min
Business Side of MusicHow To Build A Sustainable CareerWhether you're a newbie in the business, or a seasoned professional seeking some guidance and direction, Emily White's book “How To Build A Sustainable Music Career and Collect All Revenue Streams” is a must read for any music professional wanting to know the steps needed for success (and in the correct order). Her name graced the cover of Billboard magazine while in her 20’s, with Emily White’s work additionally covered by Forbes, Fast Company, Bloomberg, Rolling Stone, CNN, Fox Business, Vox, The Huffington Post, Pitchfork, Relix, The Fader, Pollstar, Stereogum, Alternative Press, ESPN and more. Emily is a reg...2023-02-2139 min
Business Side of MusicMaking Music Touches The SoulWhat does music have to do anything with Foster childern? Foster kids, once they age out of the system (typically around 18 years old), have an unemployment rate of 47%. Nearly 50% of former foster children are homeless with 18 months of release from the system, and 80% of the prison population is made up of former foster youth. (*) Amped Kids Foundation (501 (c) 3 organization) believes in building a community of support, and empowering our foster youth for a better future. It's a known fact that children who are involved in music education programs have higher academic scores, higher graduation rates, and and...2023-02-1440 min
Business Side of MusicVincent Plays His PartWinner of the Miss Virginia title, and going on to compete in the Miss America Pageant, Meghan Shanley discovered an insatiable appetite for meeting fans and making new friends during a life on the road that saw her traveling over 3,000 miles a month in the wake of her win. With a deep love of music, Meghan discovered that she loved touring as well and began to focus on the pursuit of a career in music. It was not long before Meghan’s talent saw her opening shows for national acts and performing on prestigious stages including the Ry...2023-02-0737 min
Business Side of MusicCreating an Artist ExperienceThe youth of today, are our future in the music business. Brandon Pankey has created a program to help assist high schoolers and college students get a foot in the door. As Vice President of Business Development & Operations for Live Nation Urban, Brandon Pankey proves integral to the planning, positioning, and execution of marquee annual events and initiatives, ensuring the ultimate audience experience along the way. These include The Roots Picnic where he serves as an official producer and offers his local expertise firsthand, Broccoli City, Strength of a Woman Festival, ONEMusicfest, Lil Weezyana, and more. He...2023-01-3134 min
Business Side of MusicA Good Song Is Not Going To Make ItAs a songwriter, you know that a good song isn’t going to make it in such a competitive field anymore. Your creation has to be a great song. Something so stellar, that its far above anything else out there when it comes to capturing the attention of the artist, and ultimately the listener. A good song publisher and plugger can help you navigate those sometimes treacherous waters. Meet Sherrill Blackman, Nashville’s renowned Song Publisher and plugger. Blackman, a Dudley, North Carolina native, arrived in Nashville in 1980 and graduated from Belmont University with a Music Business degr...2023-01-2451 min
Business Side of MusicIt's Our 250th Episode!“Success in the music business begins with a dream, a vision. This podcast will give you the listener the insight and tools to turn that vision into a reality. Meet the industry professionals who work day by day behind the scenes, helping to make those dreams come true. Welcome to the Business Side of Music.” This mission statement, created by Tom Sabella and Bob Bender back in 2016, is heard each and every week during the intro of each podcast episode. Those words continue to ring true today. As we celebrate our 250th episode, Co-Producer and host Bob Bend...2023-01-1756 min
Business Side of Music#249 - An Old Dog Learning New TricksPerforming since the age of 9, singer/songwriter/performer Doug Robertson knows a thing or two on how to craft a song. He learned at a very young age writing songs by taking a Beatles tune, and changing the lyrics, or vice versa, keeping the lyrics, and changing the song, to get a better grasp as to how a piece of music was structured. That experimentation helped develop his songwriting skills. As an adult, he fed his career by performing in Reno Nevada at local sandwich shops, and even wrote a commercial jingle for Schlotzsky's Sandwiches. Now residing...2023-01-1047 min
Business Side of MusicWomen In MusicWomen in Music. We all know about the superstars. Taylor Swift, LeAnn Rimes, Alicia Keys, Beyoncé, Carrie Underwood. We see them every day in the news and on the charts. But how did they get there? What did they have to sacrifice to make it in what is considered by many to be a male dominated business? Jana Jones Uttz who is an industry consultant, and vocal coach based out of Nashville TN, joins us in the studio to discuss the perils and pitfalls that so many women find when entering the music business. This fr...2023-01-031h 01
Business Side of Music#247 - It's All In The Red CarpetMeet Al Bowman. He started out working in the LA Music Scene owning, and driving limos for such superstars as Whitney Houston, who introduced him into the world of celebrity seat filling. That provided an introduction to such luminaries as Patti LaBelle, Tommy Lee from Motley Crue, The Beach Boys Brian Wilson, and even silver screen star Martha Ray. Through a chain of events, including the 1992 LA Riots, and the emerging grunge rock scene in Hollywood, his focus changed from driving stars, to creating awards shows for stars to walk the red carpet. Enter Bill Gazzarri (“The Go...2022-12-271h 08
Business Side of Music#246 - From Classical To Dramatic PopDenver-born, and recently relocated from NYC to Nashville, AJ Smith’s unconventional path to becoming a pop artist is reflected throughout his music, which has the uncanny ability to evoke a nostalgic desire for dramatic pop of decades past while sounding modern, fresh, and in-the-moment emotional. A flare for the dramatic is likely written into his DNA - AJ’s father ran away and literally joined the circus (as a promoter who was unafraid to step into the ring or even the “Globe of Death” for the sake of the show), while his Great Great Uncle was famed Cuban pianist E...2022-12-2041 min
Business Side of Music#245 - Those Christmas MemoriesIt’s that time once again, our annual Christmas special. This year we have in the studio with us, special guest Jack Sharkey, who is Senior Technical Engineer for KEF Speakers, and co-host of the upcoming podcast series “Between The Notes”. This fun trip down memory lane spans the gamut of music from Bing Crosby’s hits “Holiday Inn” and “White Christmas”, to National Lampoon’s “Christmas Vacation”, “Scrooged”, “Elf”, the ever popular Charlie Brown “Christmas Special”, and so much more! Our discussions include a large gamut of Christmas music, how it creates memories, and its impact in Christmas movies and television...2022-12-1355 min
Business Side of Music#244 - The Road Dog ProjectDon Muzquiz is today’s Journeyman. Name it, and he’s accomplished it. A renaissance man of sorts. Tour Manager, Production Manager, Creator, Producer, and host of the “Road Dog Project”, a webcast that is recorded in a very unique environment, which is in tour buses. Over the years, he’s worked with such luminaries as Alanis Morissette, Natalie Cole, Fantasia, Cassadee Pope, Jewel, Mary Wilson, Bo Bice, Suzy Bogguss, Jo Dee Messina, and Eric Johnson just to name a few. Don shares growing up in a family of musicians, how seeing KC & The Sunshine Band influenced his career...2022-12-0650 min
Business Side of Music#243 - Thailand's Thriving Music SceneHave you ever wondered what the music scene was like in other countries around the world? In this episode, we chat with Karl Kongkham, who is the Managing Director of Warner Music Thailand. We find out what it takes to be a successful recording artist, and live touring performer in a nation of 70 million people. We discover how different and diversified their music culture is compared to other nations, especially to such surrounding nations as South Korea, Japan, and China, and how Thailand is making its mark on the world music stage. Before taking on the role...2022-11-2936 min
Business Side of Music#242 - The Singer's SingerJonelle Mosser has worked with some of the most amazing talent in the music business. Industry veterans such as B.B. King, Trisha Yearwood, Etta James, Wynonna Judd, Rodney Crowell, Vince Gill, Waylon Jennings, Patty Smyth, AJ Croce, Levon Helm and Bruce Cockburn, have shared the stage or the studio with her. Jonelle has also worked on numerous solo projects over the span of her career, beginning in 1996 with her compilation album of Texas singer-songwriter Townes Van Zandt, whom she first met in 1978. That debut album was a 1996 compilation of Townes covers called "Around Townes”. That particular pro...2022-11-2246 min
Business Side of Music#241 - Navigating and Negotiating Your Music GloballyJoining us on today’s episode of The Business Side of Music, is Jeremy Sirota, who is the CEO of Merlin. Merlin is the independent artists digital music licensing partner. Merlin has premium deals with Apple, Facebook, Spotify, TikTok, YouTube, and 40 more global, regional and innovative platforms. Their global membership makes up 15% of the recorded music market from their labels, distributors, artist management companies, and other members. While he was raised on the beaches of Southern California, Jeremy Sirota’s role at Merlin weaves together his lifelong passions of music and technology. As CEO of Merl...2022-11-1532 min