Music On Your Own Terms 082 "Carolyn Sills & Gerard Egan - A Perfect Combo"

Music On Your Own Terms 082 - Carolyn Sills & Gerard Egan - A Perfect Combo
After playing their song "Bad For You" on episode 67 with David Dennis, I had to get The Carolyn Sills Combo on the podcast for an interview. Namesake Carolyn and her husband Gerard, the guitar player for the band, share their history in music, working for the Santa Cruz Guitar Co., and what it means to be able to live a life dedicated to music. We hear about their life's journey from college, living in New York and touring Europe, to moving to California and forming the current group. I truly enjoyed getting to know Carolyn and Gerard, they impart some really valuable wisdom, and we also nerd out on gear!
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The Carolyn Sills Combo on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/the_carolyn_sills_combo/
The Carolyn Sills Combo on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/thecarolynsillscombo/
The Carolyn Sills Combo on the web - https://www.carolynsills.com
Topics discussed in this episode : David Dennis | Santa Cruz, CA.| Ameripolitan Awards | Santa Cruz Guitar Co. | Magnatone Twilighter | Lonnie Mack | Eden Amps | Trace Elliot Elf Head | Charlie Joe Wallace | Ralph Mooney | Buddy Emmons | Billy Gibbons | Patsy Cline | UK Socially Distanced Festival | Harmony Bass | Marbin | The Guitar Sanctuary
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Music On Your Own Terms 079 "Simone Dow - A Voyage To The Last Continent"

Music On Your Own Terms 079 - Simone Dow - A Voyage To The Last Continent
This episode I'm stoked to be talking with Simone Dow, guitarist with the awesome prog band Voyager from Australia. Simone talks about her family's move from Scotland, getting a scholarship for classical guitar, and subsequently getting into metal and never looking back. We hear about life on the road, endorsement deals, and what it means to be signed to a record label in today's DIY world. In addition, Simone graciously shares her experiences with chronic migraines, and how she manages practicing and playing shows, along with getting the word out about the organization Migraine Australia, as well as the condition itself.
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Simone Dow on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/simmy_voyager/
Simone Dow on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/simone.dow
Voyager on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/voyagerau/
Voyager on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/voyageraustralia
Voyager on the web - https://www.voyagerau.com
Topics discussed in this episode : Ernie Ball Music Man | JPX7 | Ibanez | Mayones | Steve Vai | Gary Moore | Joe Satriani | Per Nilssen | Scar Symmetry | Guthrie Govan | Mesa Boogie | Mini Rectifier | Line 6 Stomp | Leprous | Einar Solberg | Iron Maiden | Bruce Dickinson | Seasons Of Mist | Anciients | Phil Anselmo | Gorguts | Migraine Australia | CGRP Drugs | PBS Australia | Hemiplegic Migraine | Tiger Balm | Steven Fry - Mythos | Bryan Doerries - The Theater of War | Devin Townsend | Ryan Van Poerderooyen
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Music On Your Own Terms 075 "Just The Tip 3 - Looking Back To The 2019 CD Baby DIY Musician Conference"

Music On Your Own Terms 075 - Just The Tip 3 - Looking Back To The 2019 CD Baby DIY Musician Conference
Since the CD Baby DIY Musician conference was cancelled this year due to COVID, I wanted to take a minute, in this, the third installment, of Just The Tip, to ask some of the attendees I met last year, why they went and what they got out of the conference.
This episode features responses from the following artists: Andrew Plan, Latoya Cooper, the Songstress. Ruthie Wilde, TD Benton, Dirty Metal Lefty, Diego Vargas, Anais Azul.
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Music On Your Own Terms 074 "The McGrath Project - LA Story"

Music On Your Own Terms 074 - The McGrath Project - LA Story
This episode I talk to three members of The McGrath Project, namesake Gary McGrath, Jonathan Moore and Jonathan McNary, a Fort Worth based band that is about to release a concept album influenced by albums such as Pink Floyd's The Wall, and The Rocky Horror Picture Show. Gary discusses moving to LA to learn studio engineering and becoming a session guitar player, touring with some big names from past decades, and returning to his hometown of Fort Worth to form a new version of the McGrath Project and record new music. We learn from both Jonathan's, about how they got started on their respective instruments, and the amount of dedication that has lead them to pursue a full time career in music.
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The McGrath Project on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/TheMcGrathProject/
The McGrath Project on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/themcgrathproject/
Topics discussed in this episode : Remain | Toys For Tots | House Of Blues | Brian Setzer | Peter Tork | The Monkees | Nazareth | Devo | Penny & Mickey Gilley | Dream Theater | Mike Portnoy | DT Biography | UNT | Bruce Hall | Brennan Shrestha | Pink Floyd's The Wall | Rocky Horror Picture Show | Rush | Waking Up From Work Episode 32 | Slash's Snakepit | Tom Petty | Foo Fighters | Marbin | Namm Show | Tower Of Power | Chad Smith/Will Ferrell | Matt Thompson | King Diamond | Manny Charlton | Pat Metheny
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Music On Your Own Terms 072 "Eien - Thought Criminals"

Music On Your Own Terms 072 - Eien - Thought Criminals
Joining me for this episode are Mike and Tim, vocalist, and guitarist respectively, from the Greek band Eien. The guys discuss the origins of the band, the concepts behind their music and how the pandemic has affected their writing process. We also discuss the mindset around the band, and extended crew, enjoying life and why the guys are looking for a record deal in today's DIY climate. Take a listen and I hope Mike's infectious personality will make you smile as much as I did editing this episode!
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Eien on the web - http://www.eienband.com
Eien on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/EIENBAND/
Eien on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/eienband/
Topics discussed in this episode : Band Names & Voice Recognition | OneWoman Company | Swedish Labels | Blind Guardian | Morgana Lefay | Yngwie Malmsteen | Savatage | Criss Oliva | George Orwell's 1984 | Greek Economic Crash | Line 6 Pod | Peavey 6505 | Randal Amplifiers
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Music On Your Own Terms 064 "Isbjörg - Pianos, Prog And Hiding Toes"

Music On Your Own Terms 064 - Isbjörg - Pianos, Prog And Hiding Toes
I recently stumbled upon a cover video of a song by the amazing Australian band Toehider. Being floored by the musicianship of the guys playing the song, I had to check their band out, and was immediately hooked on their sound. Isbjörg are a piano driven prog band, based in Aarhus, Denmark, and the more I listen to their music, the more I feel I am going to become a superfan. The guys discuss the history of the band, how they write and talk about some innovative ways in which they have gained fans and won a spot playing a major Danish festival. We also hear about the culture of Denmark's live scene, how they overcame losing pivotal members of the band, and what the future holds once the COVID situation is over.
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Isbjörg on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Isbjorg/
Isbjörg on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/isbjorgband/
Isbjörg on the web - https://isbjorg.dk
Topics discussed in this episode : Aarhus | Agent Fresco | Toehider | Haken | Dream Theater | Tracy Chapman | Situationsfornærmelse | Svartsot | Guitar Hero 3 | Slayer | Kerry King | Green Day | Smukfest | Roskilde | Corona Gig Suit | Disinfectant Station | Stockholm Syndrome | Inside Out | Uglemix
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Music On Your Own Terms 062 “Amie Chatterley/Dakesis - Power, Metal, And No Days Off!!!”

Music On Your Own Terms 062 - Amie Chatterley/Dakesis - Power, Metal, And No Days Off!!!
In this inspiring episode, I talk to Amie Chatterley, bassist, backing vocalist and manger of the Birmingham, England based band, Dakesis. Amie talks us through the inner workings of a completely self-sufficient touring band, finding the time to manage several other acts, organize an entire festival, as well as run a web development company and recording studio. We also talking about the importance of remaining true to your values and promoting equality, whether that be shrouded in metaphor in music or in the real world, being a positive influence on your followers.
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Amie on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/AmieChatterleyMusic/
Amie on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/amie_dakesis/
Amie on the web - https://amiechatterleybass.com
Dakesis on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/Dakesis/
Dakesis on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/dakesis/
Dakesis on the web - https://www.dakesis.com
Topics discussed in this episode : Dudley | Fury | WomenOWar | WomanOWar | Children Of Bodom | Yngwie Malmsteen | Nita Strauss | Power Metal Quest Fest | Leah McHenry | Savvy Musician Academy | Eric Peterson | Testament | Birmingham Rock School | CapsaArx Studios
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Music On Your Own Terms 055 "Vanessa Ferrer/Merch Cat - Making Merch Work For You"

Music On Your Own Terms 055 - Vanessa Ferrer/Merch Cat - Making Merch Work For You
Joining me from NY is Merch Cat founder Vanessa Ferrer. We discuss what tools the Merch Cat app provides artists, to succeed in their merch business, how Vanessa got her start and how that transitioned into working with artists, and eventually developing Merch Cat itself. Vanessa and I talk about the various technology challenges, what is important for bands to do to stay engaged with their fans, and she also shares her top tips for selling merch during the COVID-19 situation. Make sure you take plenty of notes during this episode, because there is a ton of awesome information!
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Merch Cat on the web – https://www.merchcat.com
Merch Cat on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/merchcat/
Merch Cat on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/merch_cat/
Vanessa on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/vanessaaferrer/
Music in this episode by June Divided
Topics discussed in this episode : CD Baby | Vanessa's Top Merch Tips | Merch Cat Fan App
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Music On Your Own Terms 053 "Ed Vincent - Festival Pass"

Music On Your Own Terms 053 - Ed Vincent - Festival Pass
This time around I chat with Ed Vincent, a NY based entrepreneur and founder of a new event subscription platform called Festival Pass. We learn all about how the app will work, the various benefits that this credit-based model platform provides, and what the COVID-19 situation has meant for the upcoming release. Ed also talks about his background in investment banking, data analysis and why music and a life based around experience drives him to build businesses that provide value for customers.
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Festival Pass on the web – https://festivalpass.com
Festival Pass on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/getfestivalpass
Festival Pass on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/festival_pass/
Ed on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/edvincent/
Music In This Episode by - Creatures & Chemicals
Topics discussed in this episode : AudioMack | ClassPass | Measure What Matters | Measure Of A Man | Malcolm Gladwell | Entrepreneurs' Organization
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Music On Your Own Terms 052 "Anais Azul – Creating A New Normal"

Music On Your Own Terms 052 - Anais Azul – Creating A New Normal
Anais Azul is a multi instrumentalist, singer and composer based in both California and Boston, that I met at last year's CD Baby DIY Musician conference. In this episode we talk about what brought Anais's family from their native Peru to the US, going to Boston University to study music and composition, and what projects and communities keep them bi-coastal. We hear about the musical projects that Anais is involved in as well as their solo music, and multifaceted performances that Anais's goal are to be as interactive as possible, with the intent of being collective healing/meditation events as much as they are musical performances. Finally we touch on the current COVID-19 situation, what Anais has done to pivot as a music teacher, and what listeners can do to shift their mindset to improve their positivity.
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Anais on the web – https://anaisazul.com
Anais on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/anaisazulmusic/
Anais on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/anaisazul/
Music In This Episode by Anais Azul
Topics discussed in this episode : Weird Folk Fest | Dance Theatre Surreality | Petting Kazoo | Cathartic Conundrum | Meredith Monk | Rafael Natan
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