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Eating at a MeetingSafe, Sober, & Inclusive: How Zero-Proof Bev Are Changing the F&B IndustryWhat a month it’s been! As Women’s HERStory Month comes to a close, I couldn’t think of a better way to wrap it up than with a conversation that’s redefining inclusivity in food and beverage. Laura Silverman, founder of Zero Proof Nation and Booze Free in DC, is leading the charge in the non-alcoholic beverage movement, proving that choice and inclusion belong at every table. With 17+ years of sobriety, Laura’s journey is deeply personal. After struggling with binge drinking in college and getting sober at 24, she saw firsthand how limited and uninspiring the non-al...2025-06-1744 minEating at a MeetingSafe, Sober, & Inclusive: How Zero-Proof Bev Are Changing the F&B IndustryWhat a month it’s been! As Women’s HERStory Month comes to a close, I couldn’t think of a better way to wrap it up than with a conversation that’s redefining inclusivity in food and beverage. Laura Silverman, founder of Zero Proof Nation and Booze Free in DC, is leading the charge in the non-alcoholic beverage movement, proving that choice and inclusion belong at every table. With 17+ years of sobriety, Laura’s journey is deeply personal. After struggling with binge drinking in college and getting sober at 24, she saw firsthand how limited and uninspiring the non-al...2025-06-1744 min
Sounds of BlueSOB 492 Features: Chuck Leavell, Steve Gadd, Jeff Golub & Percy HeathFeatured artists: Chuck Leavell, Steve Gadd, Jeff Golub & Percy HeathArtist Song Album Label Notes- Larry Coryell-Eddie Harris/Les McCann Higher Consciousness - Compared to What Barefoot Boy - 1971 & Swiss Movement - 1969 Flying Dutchman & Atlantic Records Latest SOB ID- Jeff Golub Mister Magic by Ralph MacDonald & William Salter w/Mitch Forman, Steve Ferrone + Dangerous Curves - 2000 Verve Jeff Golub - 1970- Jeff Golub Mercy Mercy Me by Marvin Gaye w/Richard Elliot, Rick Braun, Luis Conte & Alex Al Do It Again - 2002 Verve Jeff Golub - 1970 ...2025-05-064h 01
Conversations with Musicians, with Leah RosemanAlisa Rose Multi-Style Violinist, Composer and EducatorAlisa Rose is a multi-style violinist and fiddler, composer and educator, and in this episode we’re shining a light on her wonderful new album with mandolinist Tristan Scroggins, Speranza. You’ll hear about how she found her way to such an interesting and diverse career from learning Old-Time music from retired farmers in Wisconsin as a child to classical training with the legendary Camilla Wicks at the San Francisco Conservatory, where she’s come full circle as a teacher. Alisa shared wonderful insights into teaching music, including body awareness and using creativity prompts in her improvisation classes. She shared...2025-05-0554 min
For the Greater Groove: The Future of StringsLewis Kaplan45 years after graduating from The Juilliard School, I have a chance to chat with my former violin professor there, Lewis Kaplan. At 91, Kaplan is a senior professor of violin and chamber music at Juilliard and is still running 2 Bach Festivals. We chat about the legendary Ivan Galamian, who we both studied with, whether or not I practiced as a student, being a founding member of The Aeolian Chamber Players, the changing art of teaching in the 21st century and more.
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Proven Health AlternativesTestosterone and Longevity: Secrets to Aging Well for Men In this episode, we’re talking about a major issue facing men today—declining testosterone levels, especially for those over 45. Dr. Tracy Gapin, MD, founder and CEO of the Gapin Institute, shares a surprising revelation: today's middle-aged men have nearly half the testosterone levels of those from 20 years ago. We’ll dive into the impact of low testosterone on energy, mood, cognitive function, and overall health, and explore whether testosterone replacement therapy is really the right solution. We also get into the prevalence of endocrine disruptors in our environment and how they’re messing with our hormones. Dr. Gapi...2025-02-0841 min
Conversations with Musicians, with Leah RosemanBrittany HaasBrittany Haas is widely regarded as one of the most influential fiddlers of her generation. In this wide-ranging conversation you’ll be hearing about her early career, touring with Darol Anger at age 14, the bands Croooked Still, Hawktail and Punch Brothers with Chris Thile. She reflected on the challenges and thrill of a touring life, the Nashville scene, her teaching through Artistworks, and dynamics of being a woman in Bluegrass. We talked about mentors Bruce Molsky and Tony Trishka, her time at Princeton studying Evolutionary Biology, and the need for self-care and boundaries.
We are featuring music fro...2025-01-061h 12
Maruxia na fronteiraMaruxÍa na fronteira número 135-2024Maruxía na fronteira número 135 emitido o día 11-09 na Radio Municipal de Tui.
Musica e letras do programa:
1.- Roberta Flack e Danny Hathaway - You've Got a Friend
2.- Faia Díaz e Benxamín Otero - Ao cabo leirín
3.- Tracy Silverman - intermezzo from carmen
4.- Lucía Pulido - El Solito - de David Haro
5.- Perla Batalla - Baila conmigo hasta el fin del amor
6.- Arnaldo Antunes e Vitor Araújo - Lágrimas no Mar
7.- Patrick Hayden - Militant Socialist
8.- Patricia Kraus e Carmen Paris - Luz
9.- Marilar...2024-09-1159 min
Jeff Has Cool FriendsJeff Has Cool Friends 80: David Silverman
My Cool Friend, David Silverman, is one of the most significant contributors to the world of modern animation you could imagine. His history with The Simpsons is obviously what people first think about, as he's one of the architects of the style and direction of the show, starting in the Tracy Ulman days in 1987, directing the Movie in 2007, and still being a member of the crew to this day. But did you know his history with a popular 80's animation meme? His involvement in a classic live-action 80's flick? How about the HUGE Pixar movie he co-directed? His appearance...2024-06-111h 11
MÚSICA SIN USURA691 Música sin usura 18-02-2024______ (108 SLUM’S ECLECTIC SESSIONS)Plazas.
Recorremos la geografía y sus músicas.
Todos los podcas aquí:
https://slumdar2.wordpress.com/musica-sin-usura/
TIME AND TRACK LIST
[00:01:08] – 01. graham costello – circularity
[00:05:17] – 02. russel walder, meeta pandit – the sovereign
[00:12:44] – 03. graham costello – snowblind
[00:15:18] – 04. russel walder – hidden but seen
[00:22:47] – 05. annika socolofsky – like a diamond
[00:29:06] – 06. annika socolofsky – loves don’t go
[00:33:14] – 07. simon linsteadt – wild dagga
[00:38:57] – 08. jake shimabukuro – i’ll be there (feat. connor johnson)
[00:42:57] – 09. simon linsteadt – lisa’s house pt. 2.
[00:45:50] – 10. barry hudson-taylor – beneath
[00:47:53] – 11. jake shimabukuro – hallelujah (feat. jeff peterson)
[00:52:52] – 12. barry hudson-taylor – places
[00:56:56] – 13. thelonious monk – nutty, pt.2
[01:02:12] – 14. jacob david & søren tarding – moon song
[01:04:31] – 15. esbjörn svensson trio – goldwrap
[01:08:12] – 16. jo harman x redtenbacher’s funkestra – blue
[01:11:56] – 17. hiroco.m – olive park
[0...2024-02-171h 31For the Greater Groove: The Future of StringsMatt Glaser“There are things in the music that conjoin us all.” Matt Glaser chats about the music that still inspires him after 50 years of study—the swing music of the 20’s thru the 50’s—and his perspective, after years of study, that the same musical ideas were shared across racial and economic boundaries, and how this has defined American popular music.
2024-02-081h 22For the Greater Groove: The Future of StringsCurtis StewartCurtis Stewart is a violinist/composer who is at the forefront of the new music world as a solo performer and recording artist, founding member of the Publiqartet, Artistic Director of the American Composers Orchestra and professor at The Juilliard School. We talk about his new Grammy nominated album, Of Love, the influence of his musician parents, teaching music at his own NYC high school for 10 years, and play a round of “Not My Gig”, where we find out just how much Mr. Publiquartet knows about…the Public Library.
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The Craft Brewed Music Podcast4th Annual Holiday Edition!The 4th Annual “Holiday Edition” of The Craft Brewed Music Podcast, featuring traditional and original holiday music from CBM artists and friends!
O Christmas Tree (Martin Sexton from Camp Holiday) www.martinsexton.com
Santa Claus Is Coming To Town (Jeff Coffin, Jordan Perlson & Matt Wigton from Sleigh What?) www.earuprecords.com/release/sleigh-what
This Is Christmas (Hal Stephens with Will Stephens from Dashing Thru)
Silent Night (Tracy Silverman from May All Good Things) www.tracysilverman.com
God Rest Ye Merry Gentl...2023-12-1541 min
Dear Dr. TracyHow to Talk to Kids about Anything with Dr. Robyn SilvermanThis week, Dr. Tracy is sitting down with Dr. Robyn Silverman, also known as The Conversation Doc! Dr. Robyn, a child and teen development specialist and host of the "How to Talk to Kids About Anything" podcast, just released a new book with the same title and is here to share all of her wisdom. Reflecting on her personal experiences, Dr. Robyn emphasizes the crucial role parents play in initiating important conversations with their children, covering topics like bullying and self-esteem. The discussion explores challenges in addressing body image, the identity feedback loop, and practical advice for fostering self-esteem...2023-11-3049 minFor the Greater Groove: The Future of StringsGinny LukeWith a musical worldview centered on individuality, freedom and emotion, Ginny talks about how to deal with the challenges women face in the performing arts, how to be fearless onstage, her new album, and how and what she teaches the students at her Popular Strings class at the Thornton School of Music, USC.
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Living Real RadioViolinist, Composer and Arranger, Melanie Joy AlveySend us a textWe interview violinist, composer, arranger, and teacher, Melanie Joy Alvey, as we continue to feature the artists performing for the St. Philip Concert in the Courtyard series. Melanie expands her classical training into various American styles. Her approach to performance and composition was formed during her studies at Belmont University with classical violinist Elisabeth Small, electric violinist Tracy Silverman, country/western swing icon Buddy Spicher, and jazz violinist Billy Contreras. There, she completed both her Undergraduate Degree and Masters Degree in Commercial Performance. Alvey shares her approach to fostering music in her children a...2023-08-2756 minFor the Greater Groove: The Future of StringsRegina CarterRegina talks about her sound, her move from classical to jazz, her experience as a hospice caregiver, and then I ask the MacArthur genius how much she knows about...the song "MacArthur Park."
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The Pulse With Bill AndersonTracy MorganOn this edition of “The Pulse” Bill Anderson is joined by Comedian and Actor Tracy Morgan. Tracy talks to Bill about his career and overcoming the devastating car crash several years ago that almost cost him his life. How is he still able to be so funny after dealing with so much adversity? Tracy does not hold back during his discussion with Bill. “The Pulse” has welcomed names like Marlon and Tito Jackson, Michael Rapaport, Sarah Silverman, Ruben Studdard, Clay Aiken, Jeff Ross, New Edition, Macy Gray, DJ Jazzy Jeff, Donnell Rawlings, Vivica A. Fox, Bill Bellamy, Michael Blackson, Gavin Rossdale, S...2023-05-0918 minFor the Greater Groove: The Future of StringsJean Luc PontyJean Luc Ponty is the father of all modern jazz violinists with a long and ground-breaking career. In this wide-ranging conversation, Jean Luc talks about his transition from a young classical violinist fresh out of the Conservatoire to one of the leading jazz instrumentalists in Europe, to his impact on American rock and jazz fusion. We talk about who influenced his playing, what gear he uses, and about being in Frank Zappa's band. Personally, there is no violin player who has had a greater impact on me musically than the legendary Jean Luc Ponty!
2023-04-261h 18For the Greater Groove: The Future of StringsJesus FloridoViolinist and tireless educator Jesus Florido talks about the importance of the groove in Latin music and how it's expressed on the violin. We share an astonishment at how the groove is so often ignored by classical violinists in favor of tone production, and then I quiz Mr. Florido about...obscure facts about the state of Florida.
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Meditación y relajaciónA Winter's Solstice V (Varios Artistas)A Winter's Solstice V (Varios Artistas)[1995]
1995 marcó el primer año de evolución exponencial del trabajo "A Winter's Solstice (Un Solsticio
de Invierno)" que enmarcó la franquicia para los próximos 5 años. El sello BMG impulsó un gran
crecimiento en la producción y comercialización de estos álbumes durante este tiempo. El álbum
"A Winter's Solstice (Un Solsticio de Invierno V)" marcó el primero de estos, aunque fue el último
producido por Dawn Atkinson, poco después de la producción, se mudó a trabajar con Ackerman
en su nuevo sello Imaginary Road y BMG incorporó a sus ejecutivos de...2023-01-0352 minFor the Greater Groove: The Future of StringsBest of ’22: All Killer, No FillerA collection of highlights of my conversations from the past year, with short musical excerpts, starting with the Zach Brock episode from January and including Natalie Haas, Sara Caswell, Billy Contreras, Roberto Sierra, Diana Ladio, Danny Seidenberg, Sirius String Quartet, Tomoko Akaboshi, Mark Summer, Mia Asano, Eugene Friesen and Daniel Bernard Roumain.
2022-12-3153 minFor the Greater Groove: The Future of StringsDaniel Bernard RoumainComposer/violinist Daniel Bernard Roumain shares his unique perspective as a black progressive string player and composer in a very traditional classical world. We talk about his journey of self-discovery and the importance of advocating for new ideas and updating of traditions. Then I quiz the composer of one of the better known contemporary solo violin works, "Filter", about the rock band Filter. Hilarity ensues.
2022-12-1353 min
The Craft Brewed Music PodcastThe 3rd Annual Holiday Edition!The 3rd Annual “Holiday Edition” of The Craft Brewed Music Podcast, featuring traditional and original holiday music from CBM artists and friends!
O Christmas Tree (Martin Sexton from Camp Holiday) www.martinsexton.com
Santa Claus Is Coming To Town (Jeff Coffin, Jordan Perlson & Matt Wigton from Sleigh What?) www.earuprecords.com/release/sleigh-what
This Is Christmas (Hal Stephens with Will Stephens from Dashing Thru)
Silent Night (Tracy Silverman from May All Good Things) www.tracysilverman.com
God Rest Ye Merry Gentle...2022-12-1341 minFor the Greater Groove: The Future of StringsEugene FriesenEugene Friesen is one of the architects of progressive string playing. We go deep and we get specific--Eugene slows down an example of his trademark pizzicato technique and drops nuggets of gold all through this podcast, getting philosophical and sharing little known secrets of his early years. And then the inventor of the educational superhero, Celloman, gets quizzed on indie-rock festival vendor, Jelloman.
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Your Unconscious Is ShowingDebra Silverman: The Truth About Astrology and Mental HealthToday’s guest is Debra Silverman. Debra is an Astrologer | Teacher | Psychotherapist and Author. She has developed a unique psychological-spiritual model, combining her expertise in Esoteric (soul-centered) Astrology with her extensive education in Psychology to help those going through major life changes, especially in crisis. This episode gets interesting. Get ready to learn about my own astrological chart, the history of the science of astrology, and how your *observer* (the conscious awareness in your mind) is a slut. Ok, ok, yes, we do talk about that in this episode, but it doesn't mean what you think it means. You’ll h...2022-10-1235 minYour Unconscious Is ShowingDebra Silverman: The Truth About Astrology and Mental HealthToday’s guest is Debra Silverman. Debra is an Astrologer | Teacher | Psychotherapist and Author. She has developed a unique psychological-spiritual model, combining her expertise in Esoteric (soul-centered) Astrology with her extensive education in Psychology to help those going through major life changes, especially in crisis. This episode gets interesting. Get ready to learn about my own astrological chart, the history of the science of astrology, and how your *observer* (the conscious awareness in your mind) is a slut. Ok, ok, yes, we do talk about that in this episode, but it doesn't mean what you think it means. You’ll h...2022-10-1235 minFor the Greater Groove: The Future of StringsMia AsanoMia Asano is a young electric violinist who has become one of the most visible content creators in the string world. She's a recent graduate of Berklee College of Music and we talk about how she got over 2 million views and 100K followers one night. And how she fell out of love and back in love with music.
2022-10-041h 07For the Greater Groove: The Future of StringsMark SummerMark and I reminisce about the old Turtle Island days and he confesses to having written one of the best-known solo cello pieces of all time, "Julie-O", on the piano. Then I quiz Mr. Julie-O about...all things Julio, as in Julio Igelsias, "Me and Julio Down By the Schoolyard" and Don Julio tequila.
2022-08-3053 minFor the Greater Groove: The Future of StringsTomoko AkaboshiTomoko shares her story of being a classical violinist in Tokyo who fell in love with jazz and moved to Boston to study with only a suitcase and a violin. She's now a busy contractor who books a lot of the cooler gigs for string players in the NYC area. We talk about her work and mission and then we find out how much the founder of the jazz/chamber ensemble The Resonance Collective knows about...The Resident Collective, a community activism non-profit in LA.
2022-08-2253 minFor the Greater Groove: The Future of StringsSirius QuartetA chat with my good friends in the Sirius Quartet, Chern Hwei and Gregor Huebner, violins, Ron Lawrence, viola and Jeremy Harmon, cello. They were in the studio on a lunch break, so I took advantage of the opportunity to get this globe-trotting foursome in the same room at the same time. We talk about arranging for string quartet, their influences from the non-classical world and then I quiz the Sirius Quartet about...Sirius Black from Harry Potter.
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Conversations with Musicians, with Leah RosemanTracy Silverman: Electric Violinist and Author of "The Strum Bowing Method"Tracy Silverman is truly an inspiring musician in every respect and it was such an honour to meet him and be able to record this memorable episode! This interview is also available as a video, and the transcript will soon be published, everything linked here: https://www.leahroseman.com/episodes/tracy-silverman-electric-violinist-and-author-of-the-strum-bowing-method
We talked about his classical roots, studying with legendary teachers Lewis Kaplan and Ivan Galamian, his rejection of the classical world and his fascinating career, through his years in rock bands, we even talked about some of his early gigs, including learning the ropes as a str...2022-07-022h 06For the Greater Groove: The Future of StringsDanny SeidenbergMy old buddy from the Turtle Island String Quartet demonstrates jazz viola techniques, talks about arranging for TISQ and about his newfound love for the violin. Then I ask the founding member of the Unbande about...7 Up, the Un-cola.
2022-06-221h 03
Rhythm on the RocksTracy Silverman & Wilderness Trail RyeFrizz and Bob cheers with a vivacious virtuoso who went from classically trained to classic rock, Heifetz to Hendrix, and Julliard to jam sessions. Join us as Tracy Silverman takes the violin from the concert hall to a place nobody else could imagine.2022-05-251h 08
OJAICast2. About John AdamsAmerican composer and conductor John Adams, who leads the 75th Ojai Music Festival, has been an influence for many artists and composers, including several of our 2021 collaborators. The second episode invites pianists Vicki Ray and Joanne Pearce Martin, composer Dylan Mattingly, and chairman emeritus and longtime president of Nonesuch Records Robert Hurwitz to discuss their personal connections with John Adams.
SHOW NOTES / CREDITS:
Thomas Kotcheff, host
Thomas Kotcheff, producer
Louis Ng, recording engineer
OJAICast theme by Thomas Kotcheff and Louis Weeks
Music used in this episode:
John Ada...2022-05-2558 minFor the Greater Groove: The Future of StringsDiana LadioDiana is the violin half of the violin/cello Moxie Strings duo. They work with thousands of kids every year as guests in schools all over the country. We talk about our shared mission of striving to give young people the ability to play their own pop music on strings. Then we find out what the Moxie Strings violinist knows about...the Moxy Hotel in Chicago.
2022-04-2654 min
River of Suck25 - Tracy Silverman - On The DartboardSix-String Electric Violinist, Tracy Silverman, shares deep thoughts about the emotional side of his musical journey. From the future of string playing to tales of suffering. Learn about high level performance mind techniques. Listen to host Andy Reiner Debunk the FEAR acronym. Visualization before performance, walking a tight wire between seemingly different words, and DANGER - both perceived and real. 2022-04-121h 25
The Crossover Media PodcastWith Malice Toward None 1 with Tracy Silverman & Matthew DetrickOn Friday, August 20, 2021, Apollo Chamber Players released their fifth studio album, With Malice Toward None, on Azica Records. The album is a breathtaking collection of globally-inspired compositions and collaborations, with each composer sharing their own personal interpretations of folk music. Works include a title track by Vietnam War-veteran J. Kimo Williams with a performance by electric violinist Tracy Silverman, Pamela Z's The Unraveling, What is the Word? by Christopher Theofanidis and Mark Wingate, new arrangements of a trio of Armenian folk songs by pioneering Armenian composer Komitas, and Eve Beglarian's We Will Sing One Song for duduk, string quartet, percussion...2022-03-2222 minFor the Greater Groove: The Future of StringsRoberto SierraComposer Roberto Sierra speaks about the new electric violin concerto he is in the middle of composing for me. It's called "Ficciones" and is inspired by short stories by the Argentine author Jorge Luis Borges. We also talk about writing and playing in the musical vernacular, the popular musical styles of our time. And then I quiz the composer of "Fandangos" about...WWE wrestler Fandango.
2022-03-1554 min
YourClassical AdventuresIt's ElectricElectric string instruments can give new energy to familiar classical pieces and also give familiar pop and rock songs a new classical-inspired twist. Join host Liz Lyon as she touches on the history of electric string instruments, and listen to some pieces performed on electric strings.
Episode 75 playlist
Stuff Smith: How High the Moon — Hezekiah Leroy Gordon Smith, better known as Stuff Smith, was an American jazz violinist credited as being the first performer to use electric amplification techniques on a violin.LISTEN — Stuff Smith: How High the Moon
...2022-03-0605 minFor the Greater Groove: The Future of StringsBilly ContrerasBilly reflects on the influence of Buddy Spicher, tells some gig stories and breaks down the comprehensive and highly structured routine he uses in practice and on the bandstand. Then we quiz the Western Swing expert about...Western Spring Manufacturing Co.
2022-02-2259 minFor the Greater Groove: The Future of StringsSara CaswellOne of the most important jazz violinists on the scene today, Sara brings her classical and jazz background to her students at Berklee College and Manhattan School of Music. She talks about the inspiration she gets from young players and then we quiz Downbeat magazine's perennial "Rising Star" jazz violinist about...Rising Star Casino and RV Park.
2022-02-0157 minFor the Greater Groove: The Future of StringsNatalie HaasNatalie Haas has helped define this new role for strings that I keep talking about--the future of string playing, which I believe is all about being a genuine rhythm player, not just a melody/virtuosic player. Natalie is the consummate rhythm string player, and her 20-year duo with Scottish fiddle master Alasdair Fraser is testament to that. She breaks it down, clearly demonstrates a groove for us, and is a good sport on her segment of Not My Gig, where I quiz the long-time teacher at the Valley of the Moon Scottish Fiddling School about...The Valley of the S...2022-01-1853 min
The Gigging Musician PodcastThe Future of Electric Strings and Being on the Music Career Dartboard with Tracy SilvermanIn this episode, Jared interviews Tracy Silverman, an award-winning author, composer, and 6-string violin performer. Tracy has been featured on a Tiny Desk Concert, Performance Today, CBS Sunday Morning, A Prairie Home Companion, and many others. 2022-01-1541 minFor the Greater Groove: The Future of StringsZach BrockZach and I get deep into his improv process, talking about Charlie Parker playing the violin, the improv angel and demon on his shoulders, and how not to swing. (Spoiler alert: be swung instead.) And then we quiz this Snarky Puppy about...kittens.
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The Craft Brewed Music PodcastNew Music Doesn’t Have to Hurt - A Conversation with Tracy SilvermanPioneering electric violinist Tracy Silverman shares his thoughts on the music of our time, and its role in the evolution of string playing and classical music.
Formerly first violinist with the Turtle Island String Quartet, Silverman was named one of 100 distinguished alumni by The Juilliard School and was lauded by the BBC as "the greatest living exponent of the electric violin." He has performed as a soloist with many of the world’s finest orchestras, and is the subject of several electric violin concertos composed specifically for him by Pulitzer-winner John Adams, Terry Riley, Nico Muhly, Kenji Bu...2022-01-0455 minFor the Greater Groove: The Future of StringsAndy ReinerEven though Andy Reiner was born in Fiddle Hell, the long-standing fiddle camp his family has been running for many years, he's become a guardian angel of progressive string playing, embracing all things groovy with his wide-ranging command of everything from bluegrass and celtic playing to metal and funk. A true multiverse musician, we talk about all of the above and then we quiz the host of The River so Suck podcast on the real River Suck in Ireland. Hilarity ensues.
2021-12-2154 minFor the Greater Groove: The Future of StringsJared JudgeJared Judge is the host of The Gigging Musician Podcast and author of Gigging Secrets: The Underground Playbook to Making a Living Performing. He developed BookLive Pro, an online software that facilitates booking and handling of freelance gigs and contracts. But the real test is to see how he does in a game of Not My Gig.
2021-12-0733 min
The Craft Brewed Music PodcastThe 2nd Annual Holiday Edition - Part 1The 2nd Annual “Holiday Edition” of The Craft Brewed Music Podcast, featuring traditional and original holiday music from CBM artists and friends!
As a thank you to our listeners, we’re offering a 25% discount in the merch store at http://craftbrewedmusic.com/Merch through January 1 – use promo code HOLIDAY25 ! Enjoy, and Happy Holidays!
O Christmas Tree (Martin Sexton from Camp Holiday) www.martinsexton.com
Santa Claus Is Coming To Town (Jeff Coffin, Jordan Perlson & Matt Wigton from Sleigh What?) www.earuprecords.com/release/sleigh-what
This Is Christmas...2021-12-0743 minFor the Greater Groove: The Future of StringsJacob SzekelyMulti-style cellist, composer, gear maven Jacob Szekely talks about technique, influences, gear and the kind of education contemporary string players really need.Then we see how much the author of The Improvisor's Guide to the Cello knows about...The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy.
2021-11-2355 min
Creative PeacemealFrom the Archives: Tracy Silverman, Violinist, ComposerSend us a textStraight from the archives comes the VERY FIRST interview featuring award winning violinist and composer, Tracy Silverman.Originally landed on January 4th, 2021, this episode features an in-depth interview with Tracy Silverman. He discusses musical influences, shares a touching story of his first steps on his musical journey, and more. Since helping kick off Creative Peacemeal with this interview, Tracy has gone on to making his own successful and amazing podcast For The Greater Groove (links below), and toured and had some pieces premiered. "What we...2021-11-2255 min
One Symphony with Devin Patrick HughesMatthew Detrick & Apollo’s MuseConductor Devin Patrick Hughes interviews Matthew Detrick, who is a violinist and entrepreneurial leader in the professional arts world, and founded and serves as executive and artistic director of the Apollo Chamber Players, which is an internationally-acclaimed chamber music ensemble serving millions around the world in the realm of creative, programmatic performance, and through commissions of multicultural new music.
Apollo Chamber Players includes Matthew J. Detrick, violin, Founder, Artistic & Executive Director, Anabel Ramirez Detrick, violin and Content and Outreach Manager, Whitney Bullock, viola and Education Coordinator, and Matthew Dudzik, cello and Chief Financial Officer.
In addit...2021-11-1941 minFor the Greater Groove: The Future of StringsRob FlaxProgressive violinist Rob Flax got his degree in improvisation from the New England Conservatory and brings some of his practical wisdom as well as some fuzz-related gear to Nashville for an in person chat here at the studio. Then I quiz the chess-master on...chess pie!
2021-11-0950 min
The Jazz Violin PodcastEpisode 45 - Tracy SilvermanTracy Silverman is an eclectic electric violinist based in Nashville.
https://www.tracysilverman.com/
If you want to support the podcast or join my Jazz Violin Practise Club go to https://www.patreon.com/mattholborn
2021-11-011h 13One Symphony with Devin Patrick HughesTracy Silverman, electric violinist and classical music Rock-StarTracy Silverman, electric violin virtuoso and pioneer, and conductor Devin Patrick Hughes speak about “The Agony of Modern Music,” the history of how many strings came to be on the violin, Tracy’s debut with the Chicago Symphony, his stint as a musical Olympian, how to not achieve perfection, playing like Ray Charles, Jascha Heifetz, and Jimi Hendrix. He also discusses his collaborations with Terry Riley, John Adams and his Electric Violin Concerti, and his album Between the Kiss and the Chaos.
Described as “the greatest living exponent of the electric violin” by the BBC, pioneering...2021-10-2858 minFor the Greater Groove: The Future of StringsEarl ManeeinEarl shows us how he does his signature hardcore metal bowing riff. We groove hack Metallica's "Disposable Heroes" and talk about finding your place in a band as a string player. Earl talks about growing up in New York and the impact of his mixed classical/metal background. Then we find out how much the Vitamin String Quartet member knows about...vitamins, of course! Disclaimer--there are a few F-bombs and other similar conversational detritus, so sensitive listeners should be advised.
2021-10-2654 minFor the Greater Groove: The Future of StringsRichard GreeneRichard Greene, the inventor of The Chop, the bow stroke that has revolutionized string playing, recounts how he discovered/invented it back in his Bill Monroe days. And he also claims that, even though it feels like we have no idea what we're doing, we do, in fact, all peak in our 20's. Then I quiz the founding member of Seatrain about...seaplanes!
2021-10-1244 min
IDA JutudIDA Jutud 20.09.21Külas Tracy Silverman. Saatejuht Natalie Mets.2021-10-0255 min
HelikajaHelikaja. ERSO ja Tracy Silverman kontserdisarjas "Audiospaa"ERSO alustas uue hilisõhtuse kontserdisarjaga "Audiospaa", mis keskendub inimeste vaimse tervise ja vaimse keskkonna teemadele ning kus orkester mängib muusikat, mida tavapärastel kontsertidel tihti ei esita.2021-10-0223 min
Independência CASTIndependência CAST #021 | Caito MarcondesApelidado por Airto Moreira "o Villa-Lobos da percussão", Caito Marcondes iniciouse ao piano com oito anos de idade, passando mais tarde a interessar-se por bateria e percussão. Estudou composição e análise com H.J. Koellreutter e harmonia e contraponto com Mário Ficarelli. Tem atuado como compositor e arranjador em várias áreas como balé, cinema (onde ganhou vários prêmios), documentários (como o ‘Nos Caminhos da Expedição Langsdorff’ para o Discovery Chanel), gravações e shows. Gravou e se apresentou com nomes como Randy Brecker, Paul Hanson, Rita Lee, Chico César, Joyce, Marlui Mi...2021-09-301h 14For the Greater Groove: The Future of StringsRenata BrattSo much really useful, real-life, practical and applicable information for playing chords and chopping on cello from Renata in this episode! A discussion and a lesson in one. We groove hack James Brown's "I Feel Good" and I quiz the Kumbwaa Jazz Center Artist in the Schools about...Kumbaya!
2021-09-2859 minFor the Greater Groove: The Future of StringsMatt BellIn this episode, I dig into gear, style and rock and roll rhythm playing with the host of the Rockstar Violinist Podcast, Matt Bell. Matt breaks down the bowing for the main rhythm riff of his version of Zappa's tune "My Guitar Wants to Kill Your Mama", retitled "My Fiddle Wants to Kill Your Mama" and then we quiz the rockstar violinist on...Rockstar Video Games, the video game company.
2021-09-1456 minFor the Greater Groove: The Future of StringsMartha MookeMartha and I chat about creativity and how to teach it. Then Martha jams out on one of her odd meter looping grooves. In the Not My Gig segment, I quiz the leader of The Scorchio Quartet about...Scorched Earth, the video game. Hilarity ensues.
2021-08-3154 min
Classical Music Discoveries17187 With Malice Toward NoneThe album is a breathtaking collection of globally inspired compositions and collaborations, with each composer sharing their own personal interpretations of folk music. Works include a title track by Vietnam War veteran J. Kimo Williams with a performance by electric violinist Tracy Silverman, Pamela Z’s The Unraveling, What is the Word? by Christopher Theofanidis and Mark Wingate, new arrangements of a trio of Armenian folk songs by pioneering Armenian composer Komitas, and Eve Beglarian’s We Will Sing One Song for duduk, string quartet, percussion, and track. The Pamela Z, Theofanidis and Wingate, and Beglarian pieces are part of Apol...2021-08-261h 16For the Greater Groove: The Future of StringsJoe DeninzonJoe talks about choosing rock and roll over his classical background and demonstrates some cool tricks of his trade. We groove hack James Brown's "The Chicken" and then, in the Not My Gig segment, we quiz the leader of Stratospheerius about...the stratosphere.
2021-08-1733 minFor the Greater Groove: The Future of StringsDarol AngerA long overdue in-person visit from my longtime TISQ big brother, Darol Anger. Darol gives us plenty of close up looks at his legendary chop in this Special Video Edition episode. Listen to the audio here and/or you can watch this episode at https://youtu.be/TPRTIkda8V4.
2021-08-101h 09For the Greater Groove: The Future of StringsMimi RabsonMimi and I groove hack James Brown's "Pass the Peas" and talk about non-classical articulation and space in playing funk. We discuss the importance of other cultures and styles in string teaching and address the systemic racism in the classical string tradition. Then we see how much Mimi knows about the character Mimi in La Boheme.
2021-08-0346 minFor the Greater Groove: The Future of StringsMark Wood Pt. 1Mark Wood and I go back to 1981, when we first started building 6-string violins together. We take a story-filled stroll down memory lane. (Pro-tip: look for the promo video on FB and IG--it features mid-80's era live footage of yours truly with my band Stradivarius in NYC.) This is part 1 of a two-parter. www.markwoodmusic.com
2021-07-2740 minFor the Greater Groove: The Future of StringsMark Wood Pt. 2Continuation of our chat. For the Not My Gig segment, we find out how much Mark Wood, maker of the Viper electric violin, knows about real vipers. www.markwoodmusic.com
2021-07-2742 minFor the Greater Groove: The Future of StringsDavid ”Doc” WallaceThe good Doctor groove hacks The Trooper by Iron Maiden to play it on viola. We chat about his perspective on young string players as the head of strings at Berklee College of Music. Then I quiz Doc about Doc Martens shoes. www.docwallacemusic.com
2021-07-2048 minFor the Greater Groove: The Future of StringsChristian HowesChris Groove Hacks the "Coffin Dance" and replicates it on violin. Then he illustrates how he approaches rhythm in his Creative Strings Workshops. In our Not My Gig segment, I quiz him on creative string art. christianhowes.com
2021-07-1344 minFor the Greater Groove: The Future of StringsJulie Lyonn LiebermanJulie and I dig into a wonderful tune by African singer Cesaria Evora called "Angola" for the Groove Hacker segment. Julie shares her thoughts about capturing the style on your instrument. And then, since Julie is the founder of Strings Without Boundaries, I quiz her about the Boundary Water Canoe Wildlife Area. julielyonn.comhttps://julielyonn.com/
2021-07-0629 min
Jazz Piano SkillsSpecial Guest, Dr. Anthony BelfiglioDr. Anthony Belfiglio is an Associate Professor of Music. He teaches courses in applied commercial piano, commercial keyboard seminars, commercial music analysis, and commercial keyboard pedagogy. He also directs and performs with the Belmont Faculty Jazz Group, an ensemble that he co-founded in 2009.Dr. Belfiglio’s educational credentials include a Doctor of Musical Arts in Music and Human Learning/Jazz Emphasis from the University of Texas at Austin, a Master of Music in Jazz Performance from the University of Miami, a Master of Music in Piano Pedagogy from Temple University, and a Bachelor of Music in Jazz Pe...2021-05-041h 16For the Greater Groove: The Future of StringsMark O’ConnorMark busts out the guitar as well as the fiddle for this episode. He talks about the rhythmic life of Americana music and demonstrates some examples from his Mark O'Connor Method. Then I quiz the composer of The Improvised Violin Concerto about improv comedy. MarkOConnor.com
2021-05-0240 minFor the Greater Groove: The Future of StringsMike BlockMike groove hacks the groove on his tune "Make It Right" and shows us how he plays it on solo cello. We talk about the different rules for classical and pop styles and then, in our Not My Gig segment, we quiz Mike Block on Blockbuster Video. MikeBlock.com
2021-05-0137 minFor the Greater Groove: The Future of StringsCasey DriessenCasey and I Groove Hack a tune in 7 called "Love is Stronger Than Justice" by Sting. We talk about chopping, grooving and traveling. And then, in the Not My Gig segment, we see how much Mr. Chop knows about...chopsticks. Caseydriessen.com
2021-04-2838 min
Rockstar Violinist PodcastEpisode 61: Darol AngerExceptional among modern fiddlers for his versatility and depth, Darol Anger has helped drive the evolution of the contemporary string band through his involvement with numerous trailblazing ensembles such as his Republic Of Strings, the Turtle Island String Quartet, the David Grisman Quintet, Montreux,and others. Darol is at home in many of musical genres, some of which he helped to invent!
Darol has performed and taught all over the world with musicians such as Dr. Billy Taylor, Bela Fleck, Bill Evans, David Grisman, David Balakrishnan, Tracy Silverman, Mark O'Connor, Phillip Aaberg, Mark O’Connor, and Stephane Grappelli, to name a...2021-04-271h 20Creative PeacemealTracy Silverman, Violinist and composerSend us a textIn this, episode, innovative American violinist and composer, Tracy Silverman shares:The heartwarming, and humorous start to his musical career.The artists and records that inspired him.On being on the ground floor of electric violin.His musical journey to now.A phenomenal family recipe, and more!"What we really wanted to do, was to do what had happened with guitar...it got electrified...we knew that had to happen with violin and we wanted to be there making those instruments, designing them, playing them, and creating a new future for...2021-01-0455 min