(Switcher Studio IOS App camera aspect view 1) Music Matters with Darrell Craig Harris chats with singer-songwriter Philena Carter Philena Carter Music talking about songwriting, living and working in Las Vegas, her band Stanley Ave and more! Philena plays a couple of her fav singer/songwriter songs for us as well :) Our podcast series is available on all major podcast outlets, search for “Music Matters With Darrell Craig Harris”. Thanks to 11th Street Records and to our sponsor Switcher Studio ...
Jun 04, 2021•17 min•Season 3Ep. 3
Georgina (a.k.a - George) Agombar and I first connected via Instagram - While I was impressed by her website and music, after chatting with her, I was very heartened to hear what George had to share. Listen in as we chat about how George has naturally discerned for herself at a young age what it takes to provide collaboration to support musical talent in helping them to personally identify what achieving success is in the new music industry. For me, George Agombar is a positive example of what i...
May 31, 2021•21 min•Season 3Ep. 2
In the first episode of our new season three - I reconnect and chat with Graham Russell of the iconic duo - Air Supply. We chat about meeting in Japan while both touring in our respective shows. Graham shares his thoughts on songwriting, touring, life, and we even chat about Graham's deep spiritual beliefs! This was a great time spent with this fascinating individual. I hope you'll really enjoy this episode, as It’s a good one! To find out more about Graham Russell and Air Supply, their tour dat...
May 28, 2021•59 min•Season 3Ep. 1
I met Tim way back when we toured on the Queen Symphony Show. Tim is well-known as the featured guitarist for NBC’s Emmy Award-winning Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert televised special. And, School of Rock The Musical. Tim has also performed alongside Alice Cooper, John Legend, and Dee Snider, as well as recording with multi-platinum selling producers such as Rob Cavallo and David Bottrill. for 2x Grammy Award winner Gloria Gaynor, he is also a member of the Bacon Brothers with whom he ha...
May 21, 2021•42 min•Season 2Ep. 21
It is great to connect with another bass guitar player and get into some details. Marten Andersson originally from Stockholm, Sweden, has lived for many years in Hollywood and on the outskirts of Los Angeles, California. He's a real heavy metal and hard rock nice dude. Well-known for playing with many famous bands - Steelheart - Lizzy Borden - Lynch Mob - Starwood - Legacy. In 2016, Marten Andersson co-founded ‘From Classical to Rock‘ with famous Chinese violinist Yutong, acclaimed cellist Stan ...
May 17, 2021•37 min•Season 2Ep. 20
I had the pleasure of touring with Gary Puckett for a number of years and it was great to re-connect with him again - Just like old times. As you'll hear we covered a lot of ground in the hour that we spent chatting. I hope you enjoy this podcast as much as I did in making it. Below is a summary of the fantastic achievements that Gary has attained thus far in his impressive musical career. GARY PUCKETT and the UNION GAP was one of the most successful musical groups of the sixties. Gary's unmista...
May 14, 2021•1 hr 10 min•Season 2Ep. 19
In this episode, I chat with one of my long-time friends Niki Westerback . Niki was discovered and encouraged to develop her singing skills by well-known vocal coach and record producer - Tracy Lipp of Helsinki Records. Since their first studio meeting, Niki has never looked back. Both her solo career and as the lead singer of the all-female heavy rock group - Barbe-Q-Barbies . Over the CV19 lockdown, Niki's was invited to provide multi-back vocals for the Euro-winning hard rock group - Lordi - ...
May 10, 2021•29 min•Season 2Ep. 18
My chat with Waylon Revis, vocalist for 'A Killer Confession' and former 'Mushroomhead' vocalist was great fun while at the same time insightful. This is one happily married dude living in Florida. When listening to this chat I am sure like me you'll feel the clear sense that having faced personal adversity nothing now is gonna stop him from his razor-sharp focus to move forward in life. We cover lots of topics from his past, time with 'Mushroomhead'. How he has been dealing with life not tourin...
May 07, 2021•42 min•Season 2Ep. 17
It's great to chat with Bucky Heard. He joined with 'The Righteous Brothers' in 2016 at the invitation of Bill Medley, who said he'd found not only an amazing voice, he also found the right chemistry pairing up with Bucky. Above and beyond singing with the Righteous Brothers, Bucky offers an online vocal singing coaching method he's developed called Vocal PREP Metrix . Working on a strong foundational balance between Pitch, Range, Endurance, and Power. Bucky Heard is also an actor/director/produ...
May 03, 2021•1 hr 7 min•Season 2Ep. 16
My special guest on this episode is a global legend with 14 top 40 hits, 5 Top 10 Hits, and 2 x number 1 Hits - a massive Talley of Gold and Platinum records, also he has over 30 million sold records to his credit. It was a real pleasure to chat with Mark Farner. A Flint, Michigan native, husband, father, and the all-American frontman and guitarist for 'Grand Funk Railroad'. Plus Mark brought me up to speed on his latest project 'Mark Farner's American Band'. Our quality time chatting together w...
Apr 30, 2021•43 min•Season 2Ep. 15
What great fun and a real pleasure to chat with Edna Martinez Who is both a journalist and public radio station host on the public Radio Universidad Cuauhtemoc station. Her popular radio show - "MONITOR" offers vital up to date information on all elements of arts, culture and political commentary in the northern region of Chihuahua. Edna and I covered a lot of ground in a very short space of time. Well what do you expect when chatting with a seasoned radio show host. Listen in and hear how daily...
Apr 16, 2021•32 min•Season 2Ep. 13
It was great to hang out with the three members of Dylan 'N' Alice - Michael, Dylan and Tommy...what great guys, talented and mega following on their social media channels. Dylan the lead vocalist is well known for his YouTube, TikTok, Facebook videos, as well as several tv show appearances! His most popular video has over 115,000 million views...awesome music! Check out their website = Dylan 'N' Alice and social media channels below. A Big thanks to our friends at #AudioGeer and the team @shure...
Apr 09, 2021•39 min•Season 2Ep. 12
What a pleasure to chat with and hear sing the unmistakable soulful voice of Finnish musician, composer, arranger and vocal coach Charlotta Kerbs. (also affectionately known as) Charlotta Curves. I've been following Charlotta on YouTube and social media for sometime, and she's always amazed me with the versatility of her voice, with its deep expression and amazing tone. As I mentioned it's one of those voices that is immediately recognizable. Please listen in and hear for yourself - I actually h...
Apr 08, 2021•34 min•Season 2Ep. 11
What a pleasure to reconnect with this Finnish Pop superstar, kind and lovely personality. I've travelled to Finland fifteen times now. It's people, the landscape and the energy have a special part that lives within me. Listen in as Jannike shares some fascinating insights about her start in music which is very much a vocation for her. Jannike also shares some updates and whats on her immediate horizon. Check out her Jannike's website - Jannike Sondstrom - and social media channels - A Big thank...
Apr 02, 2021•38 min•Season 2Ep. 10
It's a real pleasure to chat with actress, singer and show producer – Erin Baltsar. This ladies career path has taken her right across both the continental United States, Europe and beyond. Performing in off broadway and regional shows and onto New York. Erin is currently starring in FRIENDS! The Musical Parody which pivots to Paris Las Vegas to continue its successful off-Broadway run that pokes fun at the show we know and love. Erin also formed and manages a Vintage Jazz trio called 'The Swing...
Mar 28, 2021•36 min•Season 2Ep. 9
Listen in on this episodes with our special guest Alan Hewitt - the Moody Blues keyboardist since 2010. Darrell and Alan chat about Alan's latest grammy nominated group - Alan Hewitt and One Nation. They also chat about Alan playing with Earth Wind and Fire, One Nation, The Moody Blues. Alan was originally a drummer and switched to keyboard when he realised the wide-ranging scope it provided him for composing music. His composing credits cover both film music and TV. They include National Lampoo...
Mar 23, 2021•39 min•Season 2Ep. 8
On this episode 07 - Season 2 of Music Matters Podcast...Darrell Craig Harris guest is Internationally known vocalist, actress, show producer and good friend Anne Martinez. Listen in and hear about the lessons that Anne has learnt along the way to maintain and grow her highly successful career. Working with well known entertainers, producing and creating shows, and working through the corvid lockdown. Originally from New York, Anne has spent her whole life in the arts and entertainment industry,...
Mar 17, 2021•1 hr 5 min•Season 2Ep. 7
Our guest today is Dr Michael Santucci an audiologist, president and founder of Sensaphonics a globally known audio company based in Chicago, Illinois, USA. Making custom molded in-ear monitors, earplugs, and hearing protection for musicians, sound engineers, industrial use, motor sports and for aircraft pilots and even space shuttle astronauts. Listen in as audiologist Dr. Michael Santucci chats about the development of good hearing health for musicians, and some valuable technical information ...
Mar 03, 2021•44 min•Season 2Ep. 6
J-pop and K-pop Mega hit songwriter Mayu Wakisaka chats with Darrell on Music Matters Podcast. Speaking from her home in Tokyo. Mayu and Darrell chat about her tremendous success as a songwriter and as a popular singer. J-pop and K-pop are very different because of their respective languages, and Mayu explains how things are done. Mayu shares information about Darrell's involvement in the launching of her success songwriting career that he was not aware of. Guess you learning something new every...
Feb 23, 2021•25 min•Season 2Ep. 5
My special guest on this episode is Billy Amendola, the editor at large of the long-time popular magazine 'Modern Drummer'. Billy graciously shares personal facts for the first time. His growing friendship with Ringo Star since meeting at Saturday Night Live (SNL). His early music career, the forming in 1974 of the New York City based band 'Mantus'. Achieving three top ten dance singles with a worldwide success in the late 70s, and that's just for starters! We chat about Billy's start at Modern ...
Feb 22, 2021•1 hr 21 min•Season 2Ep. 4
It was a real pleasure to chat with Denny....his Dad and Mom inspired and taught me a lot through my interactions with them both at music school in California. So, when I had a chance to chat with Tommy's son Denny about the wonderful film - 'The Wrecking Crew' I couldn't wait to hear about some of the interesting history behind how the film came to life as well as some insight into Denny's own cinematic career. Listen in as Denny explains why his film about a legendary group of studio musicians...
Feb 05, 2021•59 min•Season 2Ep. 3
Darrell was introduced to Yuri through Darrell's performance connection with the well-known traditional Bon Daiko drummer Isaku Kageyama. YURI KAGEYAMA is a poet, fiction writer, essayist, journalist, filmmaker and songwriter of bilingual and bicultural (Japanese and American) upbringing chats with Darrell Craig Harris on Music Matters. Yuri shares her thoughts on current daily life in Tokyo and shares her keen perspectives on how we all need to be personally responsible if we wish for a collect...
Jan 24, 2021•1 hr 19 min•Season 2Ep. 2
Music Matters is a podcast series hosted by globally published music journalist, pro musician, published Getty Images photographer Darrell Craig Harris. Music Matters is based in Las Vegas! The series is produced by the Music Matters team which includes Darrell Craig Harris and voiceover artist and co-producer Nigel J. at MusicTribesUnite.Media based in the south of France! The podcast series features guests from all facets of the music industry including globally known artists, musicians, music...
Jan 08, 2021•20 sec
In this episode, Darrell chats with his good friend Rodney Hall, who is the president of the FAME Recording Studios in Muscle Shoals Alabama. Rodney is also the co-owner of FAME Publishing. Rodney's father - Rick Hall along with Billy Sherrill and Tom Stafford founded Florence Alabama Music Enterprises in 1959. Rick Hall took over as the sole owner in 1960 and renamed the recording studio with the acronym of its original name as FAME Recording Studios, moving location to Wilson Dam Highway in Mu...
Jan 07, 2021•58 min•Season 1Ep. 11
Well-known bassist Josh Paul is my special guest on this episode. Listen in as Josh shares backstories and insight into his life and as a bass player for the very successful rock bands - Daughtry, Suicidal Tendencies, and Infectious Grooves. Josh also tell us about his really interesting music projects that he's completed, his current ones, Zenith Devine , and the musical soundtracks by Josh and Brian Craddock on - The Project Chronicles - growing video series. As a family man, Josh also shares ...
Dec 25, 2020•42 hr 55 min•Season 1Ep. 10
Welcome to the Inaugural episode of Music Matters Podcast with your host - Darrell Craig Harris. My special guest on this first episode is Nigel J. Farmer. Like myself, he's constantly on the go! His background and travels are wide-ranging, and he's the editor in chief of one of the top jazz magazine. He's a lot more, and he's my friend, and actually the intro/outro voiceover and co-producer with me on Music Matters podcast. Listen in and hear this cheeky chap and his English voice as he answers...
Dec 20, 2020•1 hr 58 min•Season 1Ep. 1
#QuickChatsMMP Music Matters Podcast now uses the new SHURE MV7 as my good friends at Audio Geer sent me one in a gorgeous silver (also comes in black) to try and I'm now hooked... Nigel J. in SW France also recently received his black SHURE MV7 for use in his podcast studio and as a back up for his voice overwork. Listen as Nigel J. and I explain some of the really great benefits of owning this dynamic microphone. Inspired by the legendary SM7B, the MV7 is a dynamic microphone with USB and XLR ...
Dec 20, 2020•6 min•Season 1Ep. 2
It was great to re-connect with Dave at his home in south-east London, UK. After a long British summer, Dave found himself not only in the second lockdown but to boot it was raining - I wonder if it was sunny would he have spoken to me in his garden with a great British beer in-hand! Our chat was insightful and great fun. Amongst many achievements Dave has been the featured bassist on 7 double platinum-selling albums - so we could have spoken for hours! Below is a shortened - extract of Dave's e...
Dec 14, 2020•1 hr 28 min•Season 1Ep. 8
When you have a friend that's happy to pick you up from the airport at a moments notice and has been picked by Billy Joel as a protégé. It's time to ask him to chat on your new podcast. What a great podcast show this became. Lots of backstage sharing and a real treat to hear Michael play for us all live from his home studio in Las Vegas. Read some short extracts from a resume that's like a mini-book - Michael Cavanaugh is the new voice of the American Rock & Roll Songbook and a charismatic p...
Dec 08, 2020•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 7
Craig J. Snider is multitalented music professional with many credits to his name with work that includes credits for Katy Perry, Madonna, Dido, and for the well-know brands McDonald's and Gatorade. Craig and Darrell chat and cover a lot of ground, from catching up as friends to some of the fascinating areas that led Craig to a slew of 30+ Billboard Dance Chart #1 hits, including songs by Lady Gaga, Beyoncé, Katy Perry, Justin Timberlake, Dido, Kelly Clarkson, Madonna, U2’s Summer of Love and ma...
Dec 02, 2020•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 6
