Celeste Di Iorio has been involved in many facets of the music business including routing tours throughout the U.S. and Europe, working with artists on branding, and creating CD release campaigns. She currently heads up Maple Street Music Agency, a company that serves as a manager and agent for the artists on the roster. Her current roster includes: Cary Morin, Ray Bonneville, Pura Fe, Ulali Project, Matthew Wilburn Skinner and Young Ancients. Lots of great info in this episode for the independe...
Sep 24, 2019•54 min
It was an absolute pleasure having David Dondero on the show. He has been putting out records under his own name since the late 90s, and was named one of the "best living songwriters" by NPR's All Songs Considered. In this episode, we discuss David's history and life on the road, as well as Nic and David's shared love of Vic Chesnutt. Oh yeah, I should mention I had a guest host on this episode... Denver singer/songwriter, Nic Clark. If you enjoy the episode, please let others know, subscribe or...
Sep 24, 2019•51 min
Portia Sabin is the President of Kill Rock Stars Records (Olympia, WA and Portland, OR) and is the host of The Future of What, a radio show and podcast about the music industry. I had the pleasure of chatting with Portia at her studio in Portland, and asking some questions about her extensive experience in the music biz. If you enjoy the episode, please let others know, subscribe or write a review. Ending Music: The Hissyfits. "Giant Ants." Letters From Frank.
Sep 24, 2019•48 min
My guest, Kai Turner, has been on the airwaves since 1991. During that time, 100's of artists have appeared on the show either via live performances or interviews. With "Strictly Blues" Kai Turner has created a show that has garnered a reputation for being upfront and blunt about the importance of Blues music in today's society. It's also worth mentioning that this interview was done in Kai's basement amongst his never ending, totally bad ass CD collection. If you enjoy the episode, please let o...
Sep 24, 2019•1 hr 6 min
This episode is a must listen for musicians! This week, I got to sit down with Alison Griggs, founder of Note 4 Note Accounting to talk about the tax season and what musicians can do to make their lives easier! S Corp vs. LLC, deductions for musicians and 1099 talk is all here. If you enjoy the episode, please let others know, subscribe or write a review. Contact Alison: Website: http://artistfinances.com/ Email: note4noteaccting@gmail.com
Sep 24, 2019•1 hr 5 min
Ian Mahan is a singer/songwriter, producer and avid Chicago Cubs fan. Besides the latter, we're on good terms. In this episode, we discuss our mutual love for baseball, licensing your songs for film and television and Ian's plan to pack up and head to Nashville. His newest single, Forever in Your Heart is out on Spotify and all other music outlets. Check out the links below to follow him on social media or reach out to him directly. If you enjoy the episode, please let others know, subscribe or ...
Sep 24, 2019•1 hr 5 min
Jenny has her S&%T together. I mean, she sent over a resume before coming by for the interview. Who does that? Jenny does. An accomplished singer/songwriter, a vocalist with a degree from Belmont in Nashville, lots of experience as a singer in various different bands and growing up in a town nobody has heard of somewhere in Indiana are all things that Jenny boasts proudly in her multi-page memoir. We had a great conversation about all of these things and more, including her journey to becomi...
Sep 24, 2019•56 min
After growing up in Colorado, Samuel Lee moved to Nashville to continue pursuing a career in music. His endeavours include touring internationally performing original music, performing in the college circuit and working as a sideman for label artists in Nashville. He also plays regularly with Olivia Rudeen, who was my guest back on Episode 3 of this podcast. He also has tons of famous friends.. I think. I guess I just assume that about everyone who lives in Nashville. If you enjoy the episode, p...
Sep 24, 2019•1 hr 12 min
Rachel was three. I was two (and a half). My family had just moved in across the street from hers. At the time, there was only one other house in the entire neighborhood. It wasn't long before the two of us were inseparable and accomplishing great feats such as building unstable houses out of scrap wood in the empty lots around us, and attending snakes birthday parties without invitation. We've both come a long ways since our second grade band, "The Superstars" came to an end (also in second gra...
Sep 24, 2019•1 hr 15 min
John Tuck started his professional career playing trumpet in a military band. From there, he began working at the dueling piano franchise, Howl At The Moon. He worked his way up in the company and also met his future wife, Amy. Amy and John now run their own dueling piano company called Colorado Keys. You can check them out at the links below. Colorado Keys Website: https://coloradokeys.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coloradokeys/
Sep 24, 2019•1 hr 5 min
Tyler Grant has a world of experience in the music industry. He's won first prize in the flatpicking competition at Winfield, toured as a lead guitarist with Abigail Washburn, Drew Emmitt, and The Emmitt Nershi Band and is going on a decade strong with his own project, Grant Farm. In this episode, we learn about Tyler's story, as well as why Grant Farm failed to cut one of my songs on their last record. We even get a live flatpickin' performance from one of the very best at the end. **Grant Farm...
Sep 24, 2019•1 hr 29 min
Chris Kresge (aka Chris K aka Goat) has been involved in the Colorado music scene in just about every way possible. He produces a radio program that broadcasts to 24 FM frequencies statewide, does consulting work for municipalities, festivals and artists, and fronts his own band, Goatz!. For local artists out there, this episode is filled with great insight and information regarding gigs, PROs, and the so-called album cycle. If you enjoy the podcast, please take a second to rate and/or review an...
Sep 24, 2019•1 hr 10 min
I was very excited to have Richard Harris on the podcast this week. We chatted in his hotel room in Broomfield, CO where he was staying for the Durango Songwriters Expo. Richard was signed to Peer Music LA at the expo 11 years ago, and is still writing for them. He has had his songs placed in all kinds of movies, television shows and commercials and has had billboard hits as well, including "Meet In The Middle" recorded by StoneBridge ft. Haley Joelle which reached number 1 on the Billboard Danc...
Sep 24, 2019•54 min
Nic has been one of my best friends since I met him six years ago. He is an acclaimed harmonica player who has sat in with the likes of Big Head Todd & The Monsters, Jason Ricci, John Nemeth and Ronnie Baker Brooks. He also is a brilliant songwriter and fingerstyle guitarist who is influenced by artists like Daniel Johnston, David Dondero and Ray Bonneville. We had a fun conversation that hit on all sorts of random musical topics, one of them being what to do when you feel stagnation. Songs:...
Sep 24, 2019•1 hr 14 min
In this previously untold story of rock n roll, I sit down with Tyler Paul Glasgow to talk about his musical upbringing and experiences with his band, Places. This special episode also serves as the premiere of Tyler’s first single under his own name. You can be the first to listen to his song, “Heaven” at the end of the show. Songs: “The Fire” - written by Tyler Paul Glasgow; performed by Places “Heaven” - written and performed by Tyler Paul Glasgow Links: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?i...
Sep 24, 2019•1 hr 59 min
Olivia Rudeen is a phenomenal Colorado raised, Nashville based singer/songwriter. She was signed to her first publishing deal at the Durango Songwriters Expo right out of college, and has been writing, collaborating and performing in Nashville for the last five years. One of her most notable placements to date is getting her song, "As The Crow Flies" performed in the CMT television show, Nashville. Check out this episode to hear Olivia's story, plus insights on the publishing side of the music i...
Sep 24, 2019•1 hr 7 min
This week's episode is a sit down with multi-faceted live sound engineer, Anthony Catalano. Anthony and I met in pop/rock ensemble my freshman year at CU Denver back in 2009. We've had a great relationship ever since that has led to multiple recording projects and other endeavours. He is the perfect example of a "Middle Class Rock Star," managing every curve and turn and doing whatever it takes to make it in the music business. Website: www.MediaVineProductions.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/ant...
Sep 24, 2019•54 min
Austin based blues/rock/soul duo, The Greyhounds have been at it since 1999 when Anthony Farrell answered an ad in LA Weekly that Andrew Trube put out looking for a keyboard player. Since that time, the then LA now Austin based musical duo has released several of their own albums, have written songs that have been performed by the likes of Susan Tedeschi and Derek Trucks, and have served as members of JJ Grey & Mofro. In this inaugural episode of Middle Class Rock Star, Farrell and Trube tal...
Sep 24, 2019•35 min
