The Austin Beede Interview Set II
Effortless drummer from Santa Barbara talks about the kind of music he likes to play and the intangibles needed when playing double drums in Grateful Shred.

Effortless drummer from Santa Barbara talks about the kind of music he likes to play and the intangibles needed when playing double drums in Grateful Shred.
Intrepid guitarist and sound seeker talks about his musical experiences with non-degreed musicians at Bard College and how he unlocked his student's ears in Berlin teaching at the university level.
Ebullient multi-instrumentalist talks about playing with Mongo Santamaria and flying high in the sky with Donald Byrd. Keep Reachin'....
Lifelong musician and music fan talks about writing his own original tunes after overcoming a myriad of obstacles both personally and professionally.
When I started my show 4 years ago It was with the understanding of taking my native gifts and doing positive inspirational work, building a brand which at its core is about substance over style. As William Faulkner said, "history is what's happening today." First I had to develop my investigative journalistic chops which had been dormant since Boston University in the late nineties. Than I had to find my voice which really means having the nuts to ask questions of intelligent people about thing...
Motivational hip-hopper talks about the most important qualities of leadership on the bandstand and in the studio and how he has used loss in his life as a motivating creative force as opposed to being a victim.
Singer/Songwriter talks about her creative process and what inspires her about playing original music.
Leader of Orchid in the Ivy talks about the obstacles facing younger bands in the modern era and his reworked version of the tune "Midnight Oil."
Cosmic trombonist and singer talks about reconnecting with her body through yogic practices and how she uses humor to uplift those around her.
Singer songwriter from Charleston, SC talks about his passion for writing original music and how to build his brand in the digital age.
Gifted lyricist and singer talks about growing up in a musical family and how synesthesia aids him in the studio when creating new material.
Venerable studio percussionist and trap drummer talks about the many roads his musical life has taken.
Jazz entrepreneur and promoter talks about the comradery of the musicians that contributed to spiritual live performances in the studio and on the bandstand.
Musician and music educator talks about how she found a connection with God early in her life and how that steadfast relationship has led to her finding her purpose in life.
Native of New York talks about growing up around drugs and violence and then truly finding god after moving to Charlotte and becoming an entrepreneurial hip hop artist.
Divine musician and thespian talks about how early theatre lessons in Glasgow helped her find her individual voice and comfort in self on and off the stage/bandstand.
Hu Jake Didn’t know Bob Jones, but do remember playing at the Trident with Larry Coryell and the great bassist Albert Stinson. I used to stay on a houseboat in Sausalito when I played at the Fillmore West in 68. Also Jim Pepper was a fan/friend of Noel Jewkes. It’s a huge universe but we are all more connected then we know. Yes? Love Always Hu Ra-Kalam
Great discussion with a devoted hip hopper about how he inspires others to be themselves. Live from The Century Room.
Electric guitar player from Compton talks about growing up and playing with Sonship Woody Theus, Ndugu Chancler and Johnny Pope.
Perennial guitarist talks about coming to New York City from Tel Aviv in the late nineties and how his dogged approach to gigging led to the formation of his own identity as a musician and bandleader.
Humble guitarist and producer talks about the overrated nature of fame and his legendary radio show (The Boogie Down) on WFUV.
Gifted trombonist talks about navigating the dogma of academia while searching for her own individual sound on the bandstand.
Iconic musician and producer talks about the underground soul scene in New York upon his arrival in the late nineties and the formation of The Soul Providers.
Prolific guitarist and producer talks about overcoming drug addiction, touring with Meatloaf and the state of modern music.
Blazing guitarist from Planck talks about his early indoctrination into the jam scene in Virginia and how he continues to cultivate his own tone and voice.
Profound musician and thinker talks about when he first connected with Alex and Nels Cline and how he cultivated the Nine Winds roster of cats.
Charles Mingus , Ripping out Piano Strings , Evolution , Tribalism , Xanadu , Pat Martino , Don Patterson , From This Moment On! The Jake Feinberg Show...
Prolific bassist talks about continuing to grow as a musician and find her individual voice.
Gifted poet and singer talks about eliminating untrustworthy people in his life and how that has led to unbridled artistic freedom and a closer connection with source.
Dynamic drummer talks about his work in the studio with Ralph Towner and how language often misconstrues the significance and magic of music.