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The first of the "Crooked Contemplations" bonus episodes. Steven talks about his recent trip to Amsterdam, a death in the family, navigating adult friendships and confrontations, plans for the future and believing in yourself, and the insanity of AI and potential Quantum Computers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fantastic drummer and all around excellent human Sam Shahin sits down with Steven and James to talk about his band Naughty Professor and all of the wonderful musicians he works with, how he incorporates human experiences and empathy into his musical style (including an enlightening demonstration on our in-house drum kit), his passion for traveling, and so much more. You can find all things Naughty Professor through their website: https://naughtyprofessormusic.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/...
Steven and guest co-host Colton Gray of Flipped Car Marketing sit down with ChatGPT 4.0 and ask it some deeper and more philosophical questions than were addressed in the last episode; they go further into it’s very nature and in what ways it’s processes are distinguishable from those of humans. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This episode features a bit of a different format than usual with Steven having a solo “conversation” with ChatGPT 3.5 about many topics such as the impact of AI on the future workforce, the fight against misinformation, and the challenges and opportunities facing gig workers, especially musicians, in today’s rapidly changing job market. Steven also revisits a conversation topic about Justin Roiland from a past episode and talks about the dangers of AI and Super AI on our society. Hosted on Acas...
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Social Media Marketer Colton Gray joins Steve and James to talk about co-founding Flipped Car Marketing, working in the music and entertainment industry in New Orleans with venues like The Orpheum Theater and the band Dana Ives (who have also been on the podcast), and how he channels creativity and authenticity into his work. You can find out more about him and his company at www.flippedcarmarketing.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Manager, Community Organizer, Director, and Leader; Nate “Suave” Cameron is all of these things and more! He joins Steve and James to talk about his passions, his path in life and music, and his strong connection to his home of New Orleans. You can check out some of the music projects he’s been involved with such as Tank and the Bangas and the glbl wrmng collective available on all music platforms. This episode mastered by Dreadless Dave. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informati...
Rapper and artist $LEAZY EZ joins Steve and James to talk about Ghetto Positivity, being an activist in various New Orleans communities, integrating art and music into their lifestyle, and being a part of the glbl wrmng collective. Check out $LEAZY EZ at https://sleazyez.com and on all music platforms. This episode mastered by Dreadless Dave. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Singer, songwriter, band leader, and multi-instrumentalist Ted Hefko talks to Steve and James about being a full time gigging musician, his perspectives on the New Orleans music scene over the years since he first came to the city in the 90s, his time in New York in the 2000s, and what he hopes to achieve with his art. You can check out his band Ted Hefko And The Thousandaires on all major music platforms and through his website http://www.ted.hefko.net This episode mastered by Dreadless Dave. H...
Saxophonist, Composer, Teacher and long-time friend Dan Wallace joins Steve and James to talk about politics, religion, controversy in the jazz world, P.C. culture, and Charlie Parker. Go check out Dan’s single “Agoraphobia” under his artist name Dan Wallace Saxophone on Spotify and Apple Music. This episode mastered by Dreadless Dave. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Singer, songwriter, band leader, multi-instrumentalist, and teacher Ainsley Matic joins Steve and James to talk about her journey in the music profession and music industry, the balance and dedication it takes to juggle so many aspects of being a working musician, and how recent self reflection has helped her to reorganize her priorities. You can find all of her stuff at https://ainsleymaticblues.com/ This episode mastered by Dreadless Dave. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inform...
This is a special bonus episode of Crooked Conversations with Steve, Dreadless Dave, Naughty Nic, and Marvelous Mary. Recorded on November 10th, 2019 it was originally meant to be the first episode on Dave’s short-lived podcast “Clean Shaven and Misbehavin” but never actually aired. They talk about wild wedding stories, partying in New Orleans, the awkwardness of childhood sexual awakenings, and some poignant moments from Steve as he talks about being uncertain about his future. There’s lots of ...
Evan Thibodeaux, aka ET DEAUX, joined the Crooked Crew for this episode and what a blessing it was to have him on! He’s a rapper, producer, photographer, videographer, artist and all-around wonderful human. He talked with Steve and James about so many things such as spirituality, theoretical physics of sound, psychedelics, being a New Orleans native, the social and music scene in NOLA, plus so much more! This episode was mastered by Dreadless Dave. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...
Propulsion Engineer and long-time friend Chris Esposito sits down with Steve and guest co-host Dreadless Dave to talk about what it’s like to work for a well-known aerospace company, some of the specifics and physics of rocket design, and so much more from Brazilian jiu-jitsu to wild theories about outer space. Recorded at Dreadless Studios, mixed and mastered by Dreadless Dave. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Two excellent guests are on the podcast this episode: Cosimo Mariano is a visual and performing artist as well as a costume designer and producer in various art departments; Sunshine T is a drummer, singer, and head chef at a prestigious restaurant. They join Steve and guest co-host Dreadless Dave to discuss pursuing artistic passions while making a living, growing up in the Delco area, and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Producer and DJ Landon Zeringue, better known by his artist name LANDONi, joins Steve and James to talk about the intricacies of creating music in both studio and live settings, what drives his passion for making music, and what it takes to understand the technology and technique involved in DJing. Plus he gave us really cool LANDONi beanie caps! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Dreadless Dave, DJ Coolhand, and Dan Wallace join Steve to talk about alcohol laws and parties, the evolution of live performances and technology, and their personal aspirations and viewpoints on success in the music industry. Recorded at Dreadless Studios Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
K.C. O’Rorke, the lead singer and trumpeter for the New Orleans funk band Flow Tribe, joins Steven Schwartz and James Keene to talk about the 18 year history of his band, from their humble high school beginnings to the success they have today. They also talk about the joys and struggles of the music industry and the exciting things K.C. has on the horizon. Make sure to catch Flow Tribe at their 13th annual Christmas Crunktacular show at Tipitina’s in New Orleans on December 2nd, 2022! Hosted on ...
New Orleans rapper Alfred Banks joins Steven Schwartz and James Keene to talk about his dedication and work ethic as a full time artist, navigating the music industry and making money from it, his collaborations with others, and how his shoe game is on point. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Brazilian drummer and kick-ass rock n’ roller Ana De Ferreira joins Steve and James on the podcast to talk about the numerous bands she plays with, her passions and professions of music and crafting, the differences between growing up in Brazil and now living in the US, and a wild encounter with a spirit when she was younger. We’re brought to you today by Democracy. Go Vote! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Singer, songwriter, guitarist and all-around awesome person Joy Clark joins Steve to talk about her religious homeschooling and upbringing in the New Orleans area, learning to play music in this setting and how it has shaped her art, the importance of coming out to her parents, and all the awesome opportunities that music is giving her today. And a big thank you to Flipped Car Marketing for hosting this episode’s recording. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
This episode is a bonus episode with Louisiana Singer and former American Idol Top 20 Finalist Faith Becnel. It was recorded in late December 2019 before the Covid-19 pandemic fully hit America and the lock-downs started and also right before Faith went off to compete on that season of American Idol. This is the very first Crooked Conversations interview that Steven did and up until now has been unreleased to the public. We talk about her history growing up in Louisiana and performing music sinc...
Louisiana Singer and former American Idol Top 20 Finalist Faith Becnel joins Steve and James to talk about her journey as a contestant on that show and the life lessons she learned from it, the extremes of the show biz lifestyle she experienced, her relationship with God and religious ideas, and her new path as a mother and educator. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The conversation with LeTrainiump continues with him making bold life moves after his wife’s near-death experience, healthcare and abortion regulations, his mother’s death, the joy his wife and daughter bring him, paganism and Christianity, and 90s culture. Today’s episode is brought to you by water. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
New Orleans’ Prince of Pop LeTrainiump joins Steve and James to talk about growing up in Louisiana and feeling different, learning to play music and creating his brand, his time in a seminary and living overseas in Romania, and how his wife almost died from an ectopic pregnancy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dave and Steve continue their conversation discussing Dave’s near-death experience, his theory on alternate realities, space and time travel, gigs at a nudist camp, and more. We’re brought to you today by Vitamegamix, the all-you-need supplement, and Circle Jerk, the online platform for like-minded peers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Delco legend Dreadless Dave, a music engineer, producer, songwriter, and musician, joins the podcast. He and Steve discuss the pros and cons of their differences in approaching music as a hobby versus a profession, their collaborations over the years, their upcoming single, and decades of friendship. It’s all noise. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In tribute to our friend Noelani Musicaro, who just passed away after a battle with cancer, here is Steve’s first radio interview with her on her show “The Art of Kindness” on New Orleans’ radio station 102.3 WHIV FM from June 1st, 2019. They talk about the origins of The Crooked Vines, their philosophies on kindness and love, the work Steve and his bandmates have done to make their music, and listen to a few songs from the first two albums. You even hear Steve talk about wanting to start this v...
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