Episode 21 of Go with Elmo Lovano features legendary songwriter and producer, Jimmy Jam. In this episode, Jimmy talks about his 50 year partnership with Terry Lewis, what it’s like to work with some of the world's biggest stars & tells some amazing stories from a lifetime spent in music. We recorded this live in Flyte Tyme Studios, and we’re releasing it in 2 parts (with a bonus part 3 only on YouTube). Make sure to SUBSCRIBE on YouTube and FOLLOW on Spotify, Apple or wherever you’re enjoying th...
Jun 06, 2023•1 hr 11 min
Episode 20 of Go with Elmo Lovano features bass guitar heroine Nicole Row. In this episode, Nicole talks about her great times in Panic! At The Disco and her brand new gig with Incubus. Nicole also talks about her experiences being a woman on the road and how leaving LA has helped her reach new levels of creativity. Go with Elmo Lovano is a weekly podcast where Elmo interviews creatives and entrepreneurs in music and goes deep on HOW they push forward every day, got where they are with their car...
May 19, 2023•1 hr 2 min
Episode 19 of Go with Elmo Lovano features guitar sensation Isaiah Sharkey. In this episode Sharkey talks about going from guitar player to becoming an artist. His crazy story on how he got the gig with D’Angelo, backing up other superstar guitar players like John Mayer, what his dream gig is and more.Go with Elmo Lovano is a weekly podcast where Elmo interviews creatives and entrepreneurs in music and goes deep on HOW they push forward every day, got where they are with their careers, manage th...
May 09, 2023•38 min
Episode 18 of Go with Elmo Lovano features drummer and academic Larnell Lewis. In this episode Larnell breaks down some of his drum techniques, his ability to learn songs on the fly and how that got him the gig with Snarky Puppy. He also opens up about his personal life and how deals with adversities and maintains his life/work/art balance. Go with Elmo Lovano is a weekly podcast where Elmo interviews creatives and entrepreneurs in music and goes deep on HOW they push forward every day, got wher...
Apr 27, 2023•40 min
Episode 17 of Go with Elmo Lovano features the quilted man himself, MonoNeon. In this rare interview, MonoNeon opens up about coming out of his shell, his personal and professional growth, the time he got to spend with Prince in his final days, working with George Clinton & Mavis Staples, and becoming a frontman. Go with Elmo Lovano is a weekly podcast where Elmo interviews creatives and entrepreneurs in music and goes deep on HOW they push forward every day, got where they are with their career...
Apr 20, 2023•42 min
Episode 16 of Go with Elmo Lovano features super drummer and internet influencer Luke Holland. In this episode Luke talks about his early days pursuing his drumming career, moving to LA with Elmo, building his following on Youtube, touring and video gaming. Luke also opens up about his personal struggles with epilepsy and how he's pursuing in life through it. Go with Elmo Lovano is a weekly, honest podcast, where Elmo interviews creatives and entrepreneurs in music and goes deep on HOW they push...
Apr 06, 2023•59 min
Episode 15 of Go with Elmo Lovano features Grammy nominated songwriter, producer and guitarist Jeff Gitty. Jeff takes us on a journey from being an immigrant, to becoming a touring guitarist for Ms. Lauryn Hill and Alicia Keys, to then becoming a Grammy nominated songwriter and producer working with H.E.R., Mac Miller, Anderson .Paak, J. Cole and so much more. Go with Elmo Lovano is a weekly podcast where Elmo interviews creatives and entrepreneurs in music and goes deep on HOW they push forward...
Mar 29, 2023•1 hr 39 min
Episode 14 of Go with Elmo Lovano features Time For Three’s Nick Kendall. The classical trio won 2 Grammys this year and performed at Jammcard’s first annual GrammJam. Nick talks about his recent wins with Time For Three who are taking the classical music world by storm and breaking traditional barriers. Go with Elmo Lovano is a weekly podcast where Elmo interviews creatives and entrepreneurs in music and goes deep on HOW they push forward every day, got where they are with their careers, manage...
Mar 17, 2023•1 hr 6 min
Episode 13 of Go with Elmo Lovano features legendary mixing engineer Manny Marroquin. Manny has had an extensive career mixing some of the most legendary albums from Kanye West’s College Dropout and 808 & Heartbreaks to most recently Kendrick Lamar’s Mr Morale & The Big Steppers. In this deep interview, Manny talks about his recent Grammy wins with Lizzo, Kendrick Lamar and Rosalia, what it’s like to be only 3 Grammys away from his idol Al Schmidt (who has 20) and his newest venture, Verse. This...
Mar 09, 2023•1 hr 42 min
Episode 12 of Go with Elmo Lovano features John JR Robinson, the most recorded drummer in the history of music! JR shares stories from his early days as a session musician and recounts some of his fondest memories working with Quincy Jones, Michael Jackson, Rufus, Babyface, Eric Clapton, Daft Punk, Pointer Sisters, Barbara Streisand, Steve Winwood, and being the all-around “timekeeper” for some of the most iconic records since 1970s - including Michael Jackson’s “Rock With You”, “We Are The Worl...
Mar 01, 2023•1 hr 24 min
Episode 11 of Go with Elmo Lovano features Adam Arrigo, CEO and Co-Founder of The Wave XR, the leading company in the metaverse concert world. Some of their previous metaverse concerts have been The Weeknd, Justin Bieber, and most recently Calvin Harris. Adam discusses the state of the metaverse, AI, the future of music and technology, and how The Wave aims to put music and musicians first by producing the world's most interactive virtual concerts. Go with Elmo Lovano is a weekly podcast where E...
Feb 22, 2023•1 hr 19 min
Episode 10 of Go with Elmo Lovano features Afro-Cuban superstar and Grammy nominated artist Cimafunk! This episode was recorded shortly before Cimafunk took the stage at the 1st annual Pre-Grammy JammJam in Los Angeles. He explains what it feels like to be a cuban immigrant selling out legendary venues across the US, being nominated for his first Grammy award, working with George Clinton, and more Go with Elmo Lovano is a weekly podcast where Elmo interviews creatives and entrepreneurs in music ...
Feb 09, 2023•20 min
Episode 9 of Go with Elmo Lovano features the incredible Stanley Randolph, drummer for Stevie Wonder, Christina Aguilera, and so much more. In this episode Stanley talks about how he immediately went on the road after moving to LA from Memphis, his early days with Boyz II Men, meeting Stevie Wonder and getting the gig after his first audition/jam with him, his current focuses and creative endeavors. Go with Elmo Lovano is a weekly podcast where Elmo interviews creatives and entrepreneurs in musi...
Feb 01, 2023•1 hr 12 min
Episode 8 of Go with Elmo Lovano features music historian, radio personality, and host of the session, Christian James Hand. In this episode, Christian James Hand and Elmo share early memories of touring together, how Christian went on to become a radio personality, and how the concept of The Session came about. Go with Elmo Lovano is a weekly podcast where Elmo interviews creatives and entrepreneurs in music and goes deep on HOW they push forward every day, got where they are with their careers...
Jan 19, 2023•2 hr 2 min
Episode 7 of Go with Elmo Lovano features young drumming sensation Greyson Nekrutman. In this episode, Greyson opens up about how he grew his social media following, his dedication to drumming, the debate over whether internet musicians are pro musicians, and how his early health struggles shaped his life. Go with Elmo Lovano is a weekly podcast where Elmo interviews creatives and entrepreneurs in music and goes deep on HOW they push forward every day, got where they are with their careers, mana...
Jan 13, 2023•1 hr 16 min
Episode 6 of Go with Elmo Lovano features the debut interview with Grammy winning drummer and prodigy, Ronald Bruner Jr. In this episode, RBJ shares with Elmo about how he became who he is, growing and evolving with his brothers Thundercat and Jameel Bruner, coming up in the LA music scene alongside so many legendary musicians, working with Prince, Shaka Khan, Stanley Clarke, plus a ton of laughs. Go with Elmo Lovano is a weekly podcast where Elmo interviews creatives and entrepreneurs in music ...
Dec 14, 2022•1 hr 46 min
Episode 5 of Go with Elmo Lovano features Grammy nominated drummer and artist, Mark Guiliana. In this episode Mark shares with Elmo some of his best stories being on tour, his early career days, and working with iconic artists like the great David Bowie, St. Vincent and Pearl Jam, as well as his own musical projects and how he balances his work and family life. Go with Elmo Lovano is a weekly podcast where Elmo interviews creatives and entrepreneurs in music and goes deep on HOW they push forwar...
Dec 08, 2022•57 min
Episode 4 of Go with Elmo Lovano features Grammy nominated, producer, artist, and multi-instrumentalist, Terrace Martin. In this episode Terrace shares with Elmo some of his keys to success coming up in the LA music scene, his deep roots in jazz, and what he’s learned from working with some of the most iconic artists of this generation including Kendrick Lamar, Herbie Hancock, Snoop Dogg and Robert Glasper. Go with Elmo Lovano is a weekly podcast where Elmo interviews creatives and entrepreneurs...
Nov 22, 2022•1 hr 16 min
Episode 3 of Go with Elmo Lovano features music producer and trumpet superstar Ibrahim Maalouf! Just this week, Ibrahim became the first Lebanese instrumentalist nominated for a Grammy Award. In this episode he discusses his journey from growing up in Lebanon and immigrating to Paris, to selling out arenas across Europe and putting out over 15 albums to date. His signing with Quincy Jones, his new music ventures in the US, how he balances his work/life and relationship with his wife Hiba Tawaji,...
Nov 17, 2022•1 hr 22 min
Episode 2 of Go with Elmo Lovano features legendary music producer and drummer Trevor Lawrence Jr. Trevor is a music vet who has toured extensively with artists like Herbie Hancock, Stevie Wonder, Snoop Dogg and many more. He also has production credits on some of the biggest records of the past decade with Eminem, Bruno Mars and Kendrick Lamar to name a few. In this episode he discusses his 20+ year career working with Dr.Dre, touring with Herbie Hancock, growing up in the Stevie Wonder band, i...
Nov 09, 2022•1 hr 27 min
Kaz Rodriguez is an internationally acclaimed drummer and composer who has been an influence to many of the most respected drummers all around the world after taking storm with his drum-less music. He headlines drum festivals as a soloist, and he’s toured with Josh Groban, Jessie Ware, and Rita Ora. Kaz sits down for the debut episode of Go with Elmo Lovano, and talks about his recent move to the US, touring with Josh Groban, having synesthesia after he got stabbed and how he got his start makin...
Nov 02, 2022•1 hr 30 min
