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Music Makers San Diego

Amplified Studios, Gary Lee, Gabe Dagrezio, Marc Politamplified-radio.simplecast.com
Broadcasting from Amplified Studios in Southern California, a number of hosts create weekly podcasts meant to amplify other local musicians in SoCal. There is "Amplified Radio" which is an interview show with audio engineers, local artists, and music business professionals with tips on how to use social media, how to book gigs around San Diego, and an ending segment on this week's best SD shows. Each episode also includes some silly games related to being an asshole about music and what politicians listen to in their free time. There is also "Music Makers San Diego" hosted by long-time radio guy Gary Lee where he interviews local San Diego talent each week and records 2-4 original songs of theirs in the studio as part of the podcast. Gary is a pro at asking about each artists' songwriting approach, experience in the industry, and future plans.
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Episodes

Music Makers San Diego 029 - Avery Cochrane

On this episode of Music Makers San Diego, Gary talks with Avery Cochrane about putting a label on her music, what the reaction to her first single meant to her, what her songwriting process is like & more. Avery also performs three of her original songs during the conversation. https://www.instagram.com/musicmakerssd https://www.instagram.com/avercc

Nov 25, 202234 minEp. 29

Music Makers San Diego 028 - Charlie Park

Gary talks with Charlie about his early days of playing music, what his favorite thing is about songwriting and what it was like to record his debut EP. Charlie also performs three of his original songs during the conversation. https://www.instagram.com/musicmakerssd https://www.instagram.com/charlieparkmusic

Nov 18, 202230 minEp. 28

Music Makers San Diego 027 - ZB Savoy

Gary talks with ZB about his work at The Record Plant in L.A., his band The Red Headed Strangers, his songwriting with a 14 year-old who has Cerebral Palsy & much more. ZB also performs three original songs during the conversation. https://www.instagram.com/musicmakerssd https://www.instagram.com/zbsavoy/ RHS Album: https://spoti.fi/3A5g6QF Laird Murfey: https://spoti.fi/3tiPyaP

Nov 11, 202235 minEp. 27

Music Makers San Diego 026 - Slack Key Ohana

Gary talks with Slack Key 'Ohana members Brian & Kamaka about the difference between performing as a duo as compared to their full band, who their musical influences are, what it's like to collaborate with each other on their songwriting and more. They also perform three original songs during the conversation. https://www.instagram.com/musicmakerssd https://slackkeyohana.com

Oct 28, 202235 minEp. 26

Music Makers San Diego 025 - Howlin' Moon

Gary talks to Howlin' Moon about how he came up with his stage name, the making of his debut full length album, how his songwriting process has changed over the years and more. Howlin' Moon also plays three original songs during the conversation and is accompanied on backing vocals by Amanda Cogan. https://www.instagram.com/musicmakerssd https://www.instagram.com/hair_of_the_wolf

Oct 21, 202234 minEp. 25

Music Makers San Diego 024 - Deb and Dave Shepard

Gary talks to Deb & Dave, of the band Hickory Wind, about their music backgrounds, who their musical influences are, how they go about writing their songs and more. Deb & Dave also perform three original songs during the conversation. https://www.instagram.com/musicmakerssd https://thehickorywindband.com

Oct 14, 202235 minEp. 24

Music Makers San Diego 023 - Alexis Tia

Gary talks with Alexis about what she likes most about performing, what her favorite type of venue to play is, how she feels about collaborating with other songwriters & more. Alexis also performs three original songs during the conversation. https://www.instagram.com/musicmakerssd https://alexistiamusic.com/home

Oct 07, 202230 minEp. 23

Music Makers San Diego 022 - Jonny Tarr

Gary talks with Jonny about growing up in Wales, what his songwriting process is like and what we can expect from his next album. Jonny also performs three original songs during the conversation. https://www.instagram.com/musicmakerssd http://www.jonnytarr.com

Sep 23, 202237 minEp. 22

Music Makers San Diego 021 - Craig Fischer

Gary talks with Craig about his early tastes in music, the beginnings of his band Farm Truck, their upcoming debut album and much more. Craig is accompanied on guitar by his Farm Truck bandmate, Tim Edwards. They also perform three original songs during the conversation. https://www.instagram.com/musicmakerssd https://farmtruckband.com/farm-truck

Sep 16, 202231 minEp. 21

Music Makers San Diego 020 - Heather Moonflower

Gary talks with Heather about her introduction to music, the impact theater club had on her & her work with the all girl rock group, Go Scarlet. Heather also performs three original songs during the conversation. https://www.instagram.com/musicmakerssd https://www.instagram.com/mamalade_records

Sep 09, 202231 minEp. 20

Music Makers San Diego 019 - Stacy Antonel

Gary talks with Stacy about her time spent in Argentina, who influenced her the most as a songwriter and her take on the current country music scene. Stacy also performs three original songs during the conversation. https://www.instagram.com/musicmakerssd https://www.stacyantonel.com

Sep 02, 202229 minEp. 19

Music Makers San Diego 018 - Jessica Phelan

Gary talks with Jessica about growing up in a musical household, writing songs with her brother, the types of songs she tends to write and more. Jessica, accompanied by Josh Taylor on guitar, also performs three original songs during the conversation. https://www.instagram.com/musicmakerssd https://www.instagram.com/jessicaphelanmusic https://www.instagram.com/joshuataylormusic

Aug 26, 202230 minEp. 18

Music Makers San Diego 017 - Marelle

Gary talks with Marelle about her musical influences, what it's like being a street musician and what she hopes people take away from her music. Marelle also performs three original songs during the conversation. https://www.instagram.com/musicmakerssd https://www.instagram.com/marellemusic

Aug 19, 202230 minEp. 17

Music Makers San Diego 016 - James Cramer

Gary talks with James about what it was like playing roadie for his grandfather as a kid, what his first guitar was like and who some of his favorite artists are today. James also plays a couple original songs during the conversation. https://www.instagram.com/musicmakerssd https://www.instagram.com/imsingincountry

Aug 12, 202232 minEp. 16

Music Makers San Diego 015 - Cam Michael Hersh

Gary talks with Cam about how his 3 1/2 year-old daughter loves to play music with him, the types of songs he likes to write and what's next for him. Cam also plays three original songs during the conversation. https://www.instagram.com/musicmakerssd https://www.instagram.com/cammichaelhersh

Jul 29, 202235 minEp. 15

Music Makers San Diego 014 - Lisa Sanders

Gary Talks with Lisa about singing and playing music as a kid in the projects, how the music of Crosby Stills & Nash affected her and her take on music labeling. Lisa performs three original songs during the conversation as well. https://www.instagram.com/musicmakerssd https://lisasanders.com

Jul 22, 202231 minEp. 14

Music Makers San Diego 013 - Ash Foster

Gary talks with Ash about her music beginnings, how the pandemic affected her and what her songwriting process is like. Ash also performs three original songs during the conversation. https://www.instagram.com/musicmakerssd https://www.instagram.com/missashfoster

Jul 15, 202232 minEp. 13

Music Makers San Diego 012 - George Hayes

Gary talks with George about how and why he came up with the name he uses on social media, the first song he ever wrote and advice he once got from Steve Goodman. George also performs three original songs. https://www.instagram.com/musicmakerssd https://www.instagram.com/pug_mahone https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSKAsS6PYht5tKLiEbWlohA

Jul 08, 202228 minEp. 12

Music Makers San Diego 011 - Valentine Byrne

Gary talks with Valentine about the significance behind the title of her current EP, adding various sounds to the tracks that are personal to her, her commitment to social justice and much more. Valentine performs three original songs during the conversation as well. https://www.instagram.com/musicmakerssd https://www.valentinebyrne.com

Jul 01, 202236 minEp. 11

Music Makers San Diego 010 - Alyssa Walker

Listen as Gary talks to Alyssa about a variety of things, including when she got her first guitar, when she wrote her first song and what drives her and motivates her to write new music. Alyssa performs three original songs during the conversation as well. https://www.instagram.com/musicmakerssd https://alyssawalkermusic.com/

Jun 24, 202228 minEp. 10

Music Makers San Diego 009 - Anna Ballew

Gary talks with Anna about growing up in a musical household, how being in choir and an acapella group helped her get to where she is as a singer today and her future as a songwriter. Anna performs three original songs during the conversation too. https://www.instagram.com/musicmakerssd https://www.annaballew.com/

Jun 17, 202232 minEp. 9

Music Makers San Diego 008 - Whiskey and Burlap

Listen as Gary talks to Ethan Van Thillo & Camille Sallave, of Whiskey & Burlap, about how Whiskey & Burlap came to be, songwriting as a team, what it was like to be nominated for the first time and to then win a 2022 San Diego Music Award and much more. They also perform three original songs during the conversation. https://instagram.com/musicmakerssd https://www.facebook.com/whiskeyburlap

Jun 10, 202230 minEp. 8

Music Makers San Diego 007 - Sandé Lollis

Gary talks with Sandé about her recent trip overseas with her band Enter The Blue Sky, the making of her first solo album, her songwriting process and more. Also, Sandé performs three original songs during the conversation. https://www.instagram.com/musicmakerssd https://www.sandelollismusic.com/

Jun 03, 202242 minEp. 7

Music Makers San Diego 006: - Evan Diamond

Gary talks with Evan about her introduction to music, her music awards and what she hopes people take away from her songs. Evan also performs three original songs during the conversation. https://www.instagram.com/musicmakerssd/ https://www.evandiamondmusic.com/bio

May 27, 202230 minEp. 6

Music Makers San Diego 005 - Todd Wees

Listen as Gary talks with Todd about why he chose the guitar for his instrument of choice, his children's album and drawing from personal experiences when writing. Todd also performs three original songs during the conversation. https://www.instagram.com/musicmakerssd/ https://toddweesmusic.com/

May 20, 202234 minEp. 5

Music Makers San Diego 004 - Noah Allen

Gary chats with Noah about growing up in a small town & his move to San Diego, his musical influences and what it was like to be nominated for a San Diego Music Award this year. Noah also performs three original songs. https://www.instagram.com/musicmakerssd https://www.noahallenmusic.com/

May 13, 202232 minEp. 4

Music Makers San Diego 003 - Jay Henry

Listen as Gary talks with Jay about growing up in a musical household, his style of songwriting and what it means to be nominated for a San Diego Music Award. Jay also performs three original songs. https://www.instagram.com/musicmakerssd/ https://jaylhenry.com/

May 06, 202229 minEp. 3

Music Makers San Diego 002 - Sara Jade

Gary talks with Sara about her early introduction to music, her love of poetry & Garth Brooks coming to her in a dream. Sara also performs three original songs. https://www.instagram.com/musicmakerssd/ https://sarajademusic.com/

Apr 29, 202231 minEp. 2

Music Makers San Diego 001 - Molly Jenson

Molly Jenson - Compared to Many, But Has A Sound All Her Own Listen as Gary talks to Molly about her early beginnings in music, her songwriting, collaborations & more. Molly also performs three original songs during the conversation. https://www.instagram.com/musicmakerssd/ https://www.mollyjenson.com/

Apr 22, 202235 minEp. 1

Amplified Radio Ep 7 - Gabe and Gatekeeping in Music

Gabe and Ellie discuss gatekeeping with audio engineering, how to make a living as a musician and/or audio engineer, and play a game about "who listens to what"- where Ellie asks Gabe about a celebrity/politician and what Gabe thinks they listen to in private.

Apr 11, 202231 minEp. 7
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