The Add To My Playlist Podcast
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Fri, April 05, 2024
EX63 - Jordan Davis - The Next Thing You Know we will be Dancing in a Parking Lot
Episode 63 - Jordan Davis - The Next Thing You Know we will be Dancing in a Parking Lot (external version outside of Spotify) Biography Jordan Carl Wheeler Davis (born March 30, 1988) is an American country music singer and songwriter signed to Universal Music Group Nashville's MCA Nashville division. Davis was born in Shreveport, Louisiana, to mother Luwanna. He has a brother, Jacob Davis (who is also a country singer), and a sister, Jentry. His uncle, Stan Paul Davis, wrote Tracy Lawrence 's hit singles " Today's Lonely Fool " and " Better Man, Better Off ". He began playing guitar when he was twelve years old. He attended C. E. Byrd High School. He then attended Louisiana State University before graduating in 2012. After graduation, he moved to Nashville, Tennessee and secured a recording contract with Universal Music Group Nashville in 2016. Davis's debut single, " Singles You Up ", came out in mid-2017. He wrote the song with Steven Dale Jones and Justin Ebach. The corresponding debut album, Home State , released on March 23, 2018. Songs from this episode Jordan Davis - Next Thing You Know https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3c909oqLfao Jordan Davis - Slow Dance In A Parking Lot https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0D3V4s4zzxc https://www.jordandavisofficial.com/ ___ https://truemediasolutions.ca/
Thu, February 08, 2024
E63 - Spotify Has Cancelled Our Show - Yes, it is true!
E63 - Spotify Has Cancelled Our Show - Yes, it is true! Podcasting has evolved quite a bit since its early days. As a format, it is increasingly becoming more visual and interactive, with more people around the world creating, listening, and engaging with the medium than ever before. And while the core vision of Spotify for Podcasters has remained — to make podcasting so brilliantly simple that anyone, anywhere, can share their voice with the world — like podcasting itself, we’ve expanded our purpose over time. Today we are focused on helping you reach larger, more global audiences and giving you the tools to develop meaningful, authentic connections with those fans. To that end, we have a couple of important updates to share as they relate to some of our features on Spotify for Podcasters. Alongside the rollout of this integration and to better optimize the needs of creators today, we are refocusing our attention — and resources — from some of our legacy tooling to the next generation of podcast innovations. As part of that shift, we are discontinuing our web and mobile native creation tools, including recording and editing tools as well as our “Music + Talk” format (an experimental feature that allowed podcasters to include full licensed music tracks in their podcast episodes on Spotify), beginning this June. https://podcasters.spotify.com/resources/learn/create/updates-to-spotify-for-podcasters
Mon, December 11, 2023
EX62 - A Thousand Horses - We fill the Room with Smoke and a Room Full of Strangers
EXTERNAL EPISODE 62 - A Thousand Horses - We fill the Room with Smoke and a Room Full of Strangers A Thousand Horses was founded in 2010 in Nashville by longtime friends, vocalist Michael Hobby and lead guitarist Bill Satcher (both natives of Newberry, South Carolina), along with rhythm guitarist Zach Brown and bassist Graham DeLoach. This ballad is their debut release. The high-powered new single from A Thousand Horses, “Highway Sound” marks the start of the most dynamic era yet in the Nashville-based band’s career. Produced by GRAMMY Award-winner Jon Randall, the wildly life-affirming anthem delves deeper into the freewheeling originality they’ve embraced since their Dave Cobb-produced debut SOUTHERNALITY—featuring the PLATINUM-certified smash “Smoke”—and artfully merges elements of Southern Rock, Classic Country, and hard-driving Americana. Along with adorning the track with plenty of ear-catching details (achieved in part through such left-of-center instrumentation as electric sitar and talkbox), A Thousand Horses fully capture what frontman Michael Hobby refers to as “the freedom of cutting ties with the negativity of the past, and putting your energy into celebrating a new beginning.” Written after a period of intense change in their personal lives, “Highway Sound” first took shape over the course of a weekend trip to a Texas farmhouse in summer 2021, during which Hobby, guitarist Bill Satcher, bassist Graham DeLoach, and former guitarist Zach Brown came up with the song during an impromptu session on the porch. A major leap forward for A Thousand Horses, “Highway Sound” spotlights the powerful musicianship and soulful urgency first revealed on SOUTHERNALITY—a 2015 LP that reached #3 on Billboard’s Top Country Albums chart, with “Smoke” earning recognition as the first debut single for a group to reach #1 on the Country Airplay charts that decade. Soon after launching their own label, Highway Sound Records, A Thousand Horses returned with their 2022 sophomore album BROKEN HEARTLAND, featuring standouts like “When I Hear Your Name,” “Another Mile,” and “Never Liked the Rain.” Known for their incendiary live show, A Thousand Horses have also toured the country with iconic acts like Lynyrd Skynyrd, Darius Rucker, Jason Aldean, Kid Rock and more. Songs featured in this episode: Smoke https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gDWepmUXk3w Room Full of Strangers https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JrQELduz_Lw YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkRTIm4k5MISqXx9NFF22lQ https://www.athousandhor
Mon, December 04, 2023
EX61 - Boo Trundle - 90's Artist Looks Back on Her Musical Career and Shares Three Songs - Stavos Confession, Banister and Girl Like You
EX61 - Boo Trundle - 90's Artist Looks Back on Her Musical Career and Shares Three Songs - Stavos Confession, Banister and Girl Like You Biography Boo Trundle is an author, blogger, and musician who recorded and released records in the nineties through Big Deal/Caroline Records. Based in New York City, she performed and recorded with a community of musicians which included Kurt Ralske (Ultra Vivid Scene), Joe McGinty (Loser's Lounge tribute series), Yuval Gabay (Soul Coughing), and Clem Waldmann (Blue Man Group). She toured and performed in support of three commercial releases: The Vast Underneath (LP), Tall Sleep (EP), and Possible Bodies (LP.) She wrote and recorded a fourth album, The Popular Dream, which was produced and engineered by Chad Clark (Smart Went Crazy, Beauty Pill) at Inner Ear studio in Arlington, Virginia. BOO TRUNDLE is a writer, artist, and performer whose work has appeared across various platforms and publications, including The Brooklyn Rail , McSweeney’s Internet Tendency , and NPR’s The Moth. She has released three albums of original music with Big Deal Records. She lives in New Jersey. The Daughter Ship is her first novel. https://www.last.fm/music/Boo+Trundle Songs we cover in this episode Stavo's Confession https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5h9HE0TU7bU Banister https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dTZihpKkaT4 A Girl Like You https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1qXap4il9H4 https://www.bootrundle.com/ __ https://truemediasolutions.ca/add-to-my-playlist
Mon, October 02, 2023
EX60 - The 1975 - I'm In Love With You and It's Not Living If It's Not With You
EX60 - The 1975 - I'm In Love With You and It's Not Living If It's Not With You The 1975 are an English pop rock band formed in 2002 in Wilmslow, Cheshire. The band consists of lead vocalist, principal songwriter and guitarist Matty Healy, lead guitarist Adam Hann, bassist Ross MacDonald, and drummer and primary producer George Daniel. The name of the band was inspired by a page of scribblings found in Healy's copy of On the Road by Jack Kerouac that was dated "1 June, The 1975". The band members met in secondary school, and first performed together as teenagers in 2002, before professionally releasing music in 2012 under independent label Dirty Hit Rolling Stone stated that the band has been at "the forefront of modern pop rock" since their debut. Pitchfork has described them as a "band of friends" who "ascended from scrappy emo rockers to global superstars". Entertainment Weekly has characterized them as "British Phenoms," with Billboard declaring them "the most ambitious pop-rock band of their generation". They have received several awards and nominations including four Brit Awards, two Ivor Novello Awards, as well as two nominations for the Mercury Prize and Grammy Awards. In addition, they have been awarded "Band of the Decade" at the 2020 NME Awards. Songs Featured in this episode I'm In Love With You It's Not Living (If It's Not With You) https://the1975.com/ ___ https://truemediasolutions.ca/add-to-my-playlist
Thu, September 28, 2023
EX59 - Michael Sweet - Solo Tunes From Stryper's Lead Singer - Radio and Tomorrow plus Baby Doll
EPISODE 59 - Michael Sweet - Solo Tunes From Stryper's Lead Singer - Radio and Tomorrow plus Baby Doll External Version for listeners outside of Spotify SINGER/SONGWRITER/GUITARIST AND FOUNDING MEMBER OF STRYPER EMBODIES ROLE AS HARDEST WORKING MUSICIAN IN THE BUSINESS On any given day, veteran musical artist Michael Sweet can be found practicing guitar riffs, laying down vocals, writing a song or giving an interview on a podcast. And that’s just to name a few of his diverse and demanding priorities. “I’m fortunate to have so many opportunities with all sorts of projects on the table,” says the multifaceted singer/songwriter/guitarist from his Massachusetts home. “Sometimes I get overwhelmed, but as an overachiever I tend to work really well under pressure.” It would be extremely tough to find a more hardworking and accomplished musician in the business than Sweet. Need evidence? For starters, he continues to helm Grammy-nominated Christian hard-rock outfit Stryper, which he co-founded more than 35 years ago. With more than 10 million career album sales worldwide, the venerable band ascended to prominence in the 1980s with Billboard Top 40-charting singles like “Calling on You,” “Honestly” and “Always There for You.” Stryper’s 1986 multi-platinum release To Hell with the Devil has been lauded by critics and fans alike as among the best Christian rock albums of all time. The group also made history when it scored two songs simultaneously in MTV’s Top 10 with enduringly popular videos “Honestly” and “Free.” Along the way, Sweet also managed to churn out first-rate solo albums like his self-titled release in 1994, which yielded five No. 1 singles, Truth in 2000, the critically acclaimed 2015 project I’m Not Your Suicide (peaked at No. 10 in Billboard’s Hard Rock albums), and 2019’s Ten, which reached No. 4 on Billboard’s Top Christian Albums chart. Sweet is no stranger to witnessing success all while maintaining positive spiritual themes in his prodigious catalog of work. What’s more, he consistently takes on significant side projects like a provisional stint as co-lead singer and guitarist for legendary rock band BOSTON. Never mind cooperative endeavor Sweet & Lynch with guitarist George Lynch, best known as a former original member of metal quartet Dokken, and a metal project called Sunbomb with Tracii Guns of L.A. Guns. Songs featured in this episode: Radio Tomorrow (Bonus) Baby Doll https://michaelsweet.com/ ___ Podcast created by <a href="https://truemediasolutions.ca/add-to-my-playlist
Mon, August 21, 2023
EX58 - Killium - Punk, Pop-Punk, and Alternative. Writing our feelings and seeing what sticks
E58 - Killium - Punk, Pop-Punk, and Alternative. Writing our feelings and seeing what sticks This is the external verso for listeners outside of the paid Spotify Platform Jonas and Ryan drop by to talk all things Killium - find out how many songs that Ryan knows the lyrics to, the story behind Ryan's double neck guitar, Jonas walks us thru the origins of the Killium musical library and hear their plans for their upcoming album release! We feature these songs in this episode - check out these links to Killium's music on YouTube Feed It Dirty Rotten (Dirty) Jonas, Kyle, RyanBooking: KilliumOfficial@gmail or DM https://linktr.ee/Killium Killium's YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjwxWQ8gGVzOh79M6dGXhOA
Mon, July 31, 2023
EX57 - Bryan Adams - A Great Canadian Musical Export - Cuts Like a Knife and Everything I Do, I Do it For You
EX57 - Bryan Adams - A Great Canadian Musical Export - Cuts Like a Knife and Everything I Do, I Do it For You Bryan Adams , in full Bryan Guy Adams , (born November 5, 1959, Kingston, Ontario, Canada), Canadian rock singer-songwriter, photographer, and social activist whose hit albums Cuts Like a Knife (1983) and Reckless (1984) made him one of the most popular and successful recording artists of the 1980s. Adams was musically talented at an early age and taught himself how to play guitar. His father served in the Canadian army, was a UN peacekeeping observer, and served as a diplomat, necessitating many relocations for the family. When his parents divorced, he lived with his mother just north of Vancouver, British Columbia. At age 16, he dropped out of high school, ready to pursue a full-time career as a musician, having already performed as lead vocalist for Canadian glam-rock band Sweeney Todd. He spent time working in a recording studio, performing on tours, and recording music for Sweeney Todd’s album If Wishes Were Horses (1977). Shortly after the recording’s release, Adams was introduced to Jim Vallance, a Canadian musician, songwriter, and producer. Vallance recognized Adams’s ability but also saw the need for further vocal training. With Vallance’s help, it was not long before Adams established a powerful, distinct sound, one compared to that of Rod Stewart, Paul Rodgers, and Steve Marriott. Bryan Adams - Cuts Like A Knife Bryan Adams - (Everything I Do) I Do It For You https://www.bryanadams.com/ https://truemediasolutions.ca/add-to-my-playlist
Mon, July 24, 2023
EX56 - Chickenfoot Alright, Alright and Up Next - The Super Group That We Want More From
EX56 - Chickenfoot Alright, Alright and Up Next - The Super Group That We Want More From Chickenfoot is an American hard rock supergroup formed in 2008. The group consists of vocalist Sammy Hagar (ex-Van Halen and -Montrose), bassist Michael Anthony (also ex-Van Halen), guitarist Joe Satriani, and drummer Chad Smith (Red Hot Chili Peppers). Due to Smith's consistent recording and touring commitments with the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Kenny Aronoff joined the group in 2011 as a touring replacement drummer. While the band has not formally announced a breakup, in June 2016 Smith said that he had doubts about its survival due to their busy schedules. The group has released two studio albums, one live album, and one box set. Bassist Michael Anthony asserts that the name originated from initial jam sessions between Hagar, Smith, and himself: "there are three talons on a chicken's foot and there are three of us."[1] Anthony later stated: "it was just supposed to be a bullshit name that we'd used for a while, and then [when] the rumors spread about the band, everybody used that name so we thought, let's call it Chickenfoot'—it all comes down to the music anyway." Chickenfoot's second studio album, Chickenfoot III, was released on September 27, 2011. Chickenfoot - Alright, Alright Chickenfoot - Up Next https://www.chickenfoot.us/ https://truemediasolutions.ca/add-to-my-playlist
Mon, July 17, 2023
EX55 - Inhaler Will Take Your Breath Away with It Won't Always Be Like This and My Honest Face
EX55 - Inhaler Will Take Your Breath Away with It Won't Always Be Like This and My Honest Face Led by Elijah Hewson , Dublin's Inhaler play driving, soaring indie rock filled with chiming guitars, synths, and Hewson 's emotive, wide-ranging vocals. On singles such as their 2018 debut, "I Want You," and 2020's "Falling In," the band crafted a lush, post-punk-inspired sound that they built on with 2021's chart-topping full-length It Won't Always Be Like This and 2023's sophomore album Cuts & Bruises . The founding members of Inhaler began playing together as preteens in late 2012 and bonded over their shared love of the Stone Roses , Joy Division , the Cure , and Interpol . With Hewson -- the eldest son of U2 's Bono -- on lead vocals and rhythm guitar, Josh Jenkinson on lead guitar, Robert Keating on bass, and Ryan McMahon on drums, the original quartet finished secondary school before self-releasing their first studio single, "It Won't Always Be Like This," in March 2019. Two months later, the group released "My Honest Face," which they promoted with a tour supporting Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds . Following that September's "Ice Cream Sundae," Inhaler placed in the Top Five of BBC's Sound of 2020 poll. The band returned in January 2020 with "We Have to Move On" and May's "Falling In." While those two tracks were stand-alone singles, the subsequently released "When It Breaks" and "Cheer Up Baby" ultimately appeared on It Won't Always Be Like This, their 2021 debut album. The LP topped the charts in both the U.K. and Ireland. The middle of 2022 saw the release of "These Are the Days," the first single from their forthcoming sophomore effort. Working with producer Antony Genn ( Goo Goo Dolls , Joe Strummer ), the resulting
Mon, July 10, 2023
E54 - Tyler Hubbard is Dancing in the Country with his 5 Foot 9 Wife and Family as a Solo Artist
E54 - Tyler Hubbard is Dancing in the Country with his 5 Foot 9 Wife and Family as a Solo Artist As the Georgia half of Florida Georgia Line , Tyler Hubbard spearheaded the shiny, good-time sound of bro-country in the 2010s, singing such era-defining hits as "Cruise," "Get Your Shine On," and "This Is How We Roll." Once he split with Brian Kelley in the early 2020s, Hubbard continued the legacy of FGL as a solo artist, modernizing their signature sunny sound on the 2022 number one hit "5 Foot 9," which was the first single pulled from his inaugural EP Dancin' in the Country . His eponymous full-length debut arrived the following year. A native of Monroe, Georgia, Hubbard attended college at Belmont University in Nashville, where he met Florida-born singer/songwriter Brian Kelley in a campus worship group. The pair eventually parlayed their friendship into a successful music career under the banner Florida Georgia Line . Emerging in 2010, the duo found mainstream success two years later with the release of their debut single, "Cruise," which became the first country song ever to receive diamond certification from the RIAA. The wide-ranging Grammy Award winners spent the rest of the decade at the forefront of the country-pop scene, releasing gold- and platinum-selling efforts like Here's to the Good Times , Anything Goes , and Dig Your Roots . In 2021, Hubbard and Kelley announced that they would be embarking on dual solo careers while remaining part of Florida Georgia Line . Hubbard's collaborations with Tim McGraw ("Undivided") and rapper Lathan Warlick ("My Way") appeared later that year. In early 2022, he signed with EMI Nashville and began work on his debut album, which embraced both his country and Christian roots, and saw him working with a host of regional hitmakers, including Ross Copperman , Keith Urban , and <a href="
Mon, July 03, 2023
EX53 - Harem Scarem - Canadian Glam Rock with Slowly Slipping Away and The Midnight Hours
EX53 - Harem Scarem - Canadian Glam Rock with Slowly Slipping Away and The Midnight Hours (external version for non-Spotify Users) Harem Scarem is a Canadian melodic rock band from Toronto, ON. Harem Scarem achieved popularity in Japan and their native Canada in the early 1990s. In 1999, Harem Scarem changed their name to Rubber, and released two albums under that name in Canada. They reverted back to Harem Scarem in 2001. Members: Harry Hess - Lead Vocals, Guitar, Keyboards Pete Lesperance - Guitar, Keyboards, Vocals, (Bass on studio recordings from 2013) Darren Smith (7) - Drums, Vocals (Left in 2001, Re-joined as a live drummer in 2013) Past Members: Mike Gionet - Bass, Vocals (Left in 1995) Barry Donaghy - Bass, Vocals (Left in 2008) Creighton Doane - Drums, Vocals, Percussion (Left in 2014) Harem Scarem - Slowly Slipping Away Harem Scarem - The Midnight Hours https://truemediasolutions.ca/add-to-my-playlist
Mon, June 26, 2023
EX52 - Amanda Marshall - It takes years to learn how to play like yourself - Fall From Grace and I Built This House
EX52 - Amanda Marshall - It takes years to learn how to play like yourself - Fall From Grace and I Built This House Amanda Marshall steps back into the spotlight with new album It's been more than two decades since Canadian singer Amanda Marshall released new music, but the wait is finally over for her fans. Marshall is perhaps best known for her 1995 self-titled debut album, which featured hits like “Dark Horse” and “Let it Rain.” It is one of only 24 Canadian albums to achieve diamond certification in the county. Marshall followed it up with two more multi-platinum albums before disappearing from the music scene. Now, 20 years later, Marshall is back. She’s re-emerging with her first album since 2001 and a nationwide tour to go with it. “I said to someone the other day, ‘it’s sort of like slipping back into a warm bath, but you’re shocked the water’s still warm’ ... so that’s kinda what it’s been like,” she told CTV Atlantic’s Katie Kelly. Marshall says her hiatus from music began in 2002 after she fired her manager. “It triggered a landslide of legal issues that went on and on and on,” she says. “I was sort of at lose ends; there was considerable questions as to whether or not I was going to come back and make music publicly. I was always writing and recording and I knew that I had this record in my back pocket.” Marshall says words of encouragement helped her get back into the music game. “I had one friend in particular who said to me, ‘you’re too young to retire and you’re too good not to try, don’t waste your gift,’ and that really stuck with me.” Marshall’s brand new album “Heavy Lifting” will be released on June 9. Earlier this year, fans got a taste with the album’s first single -- “I Hope She Cheats.” “It’s just been shocking to me, the level of enthusiasm with which it has been received,” says Marshall. “It’s truly been just amazing.” Marshall will soon hit the road on her “25 & Counting: The Heavy Lifting tour” in support of the new album and in celebration of her past releases. She says she’s excited to see the country again, especially the East Coast. Marshall lived in Halifax for three years between the ages of 10 and 13. “I have a trove of memories of living in Nova Scotia, those were really, sort of, my early tween-formative years,” Marhsall says. “I remember everything from first school dance, my first boyfriend, my first kiss -- my first everything.” Marshall’s tour kicks off at Casino New Brunswick in Moncton, N.B., on June 11 and ends Aug. 5 at The Jubilee music festival in New Glasgow, N.S. She says she is looking forward to reconnect
Mon, June 19, 2023
EX51 - Ching Juhl - Film Director of My Yang Gang Diary - Movie Score Highlights
EX51 - Ching Juhl - Film Director of My Yang Gang Diary - Movie Score Highlights My Yang Gang Diary, documentary, 81 min. 2021 is written, directed, filmed, edited and produced by Ching Juhl. The doc told stories of 2020 Democratic presidential candidate Andrew Yang's campaign through the eyes of his supporters, known as the Yang Gang. Juhl documented her one year journey with members of the Yang Gang across 12 cities in the US. Although Yang suspended his presidential campaign in February 2020, his Humanity Forward movement carries on his ideals and vision for America's future. Andrew Yang is running for New York City mayor 2021. Director Bio: Ching Juhl, Chinese American, is a passionate filmmaker, video journalist and music educator. She has directed, produced, shot and edited more than 30 documentary shorts. She is the founder/owner of Juhl Media. Juhl has created and published more than 600 videos on social media, and topics ranging from current events to education, from live interviews to music productions. Ching Juhl’s films "Lingering Time", "That Moment" and "Viva la Viola" were screened in Asia, Europe and North America. Her doc short “Black Lives Matter” was world premiered at the Socially Relevant Film Festival NY in 2020. Educated at New York University and Indiana University, she taught at Touro College, St. Joseph’s College, and she has been directing Music Studio Manhattan since 2001. Songs from the Soundtrack Featured in this episode Tee Cloud - Heading to New Mexico Paul Chihara - String Trio: 1. Maestoso. Allegro molto My Yang Gang Diary - Movie Trailer For watching or buy the film: https://vimeo.com/ondemand/370872 My Yang Gang Diary, feature documentary, 90-min tells stories of Andrew Yang’s presidential campaign and the grassroots movement from the Yang Gang supporters. Shot on iPhone, Ching Juhl documents her one year journey across 12 cities in the US. Suspending his presidential campaign in February 2020, Andrew Yang’s Humanity Forward movement and Universal Basic Income (UBI) policy continues on for America's future. My Yang Gang Diary is written, directed, filmed, edited and produced by Ching Juhl. The film was created during t
Mon, June 12, 2023
EX50 - Governor Tom - From Acting to Music - An Honest Mix of Indy, Folk, Jazz and Blues
EX50 - Governor Tom - From Acting to Music - An Honest Mix of Indy, Folk, Jazz and Blues GOVERNOR TOM - a singer-songwriter whose dynamic indie-folk, genre-bending style weaves truthiness and wit with unapologetic poignancy - is a pseudonym of Tom Wood , a musician-writer-actor who has co-starred in such films as The Fugitive, U.S. Marshals, Under Siege and Ulee's Gold. Currently, Tom has pursued his most revered goal of creating projects from scratch and distributing them to a worldwide audience. As Governor Tom, he brings songs of love and pain from a tale of music, money, family and politics. Singer-Songwriter Governor Tom's dynamic indie-folk, genre-bending style weaves truthiness and wit with unapologetic poignanc RELEASE OF "PUBLIC EYE" After the release of his naughty blues track “Architect of Love,” Governor Tom is back with “Public Eye,” the final track to be released as a single from his upcoming EP. Featuring two acoustic guitars, it introduces a grooving, pop/folk vibe. “That seems to be where my music is headed,” says Tom Wood, the creator of Governor Tom. “Public Eye” is an ode to the challenges of being a young starlet, “Any one of a tragic dozen,” Tom adds. “I believe it also reflects on what’s happening to many young girls’ mental health nowadays.” Tom is a multi-talented actor, writer, musician, and producer who co-starred in The Fugitive, U.S. Marshals, Under Siege, and more. He took a sabbatical from auditioning to fulfill a commitment to himself to create original works. After countless screenplays and a few development deals, nothing remained realized until 2020 when, as Governor Tom, he released his first single “A Man with a Hat,” followed in 2021 by the liberating, upbeat “Living Wild,” which was particularly well-received in the U.K. Music was always there for Tom, constantly challenging him to build and grow—learning piano from his grandmother, neighborhood “concerts” singing covers, teaching himself guitar, and numerous professional musicals and revues. When he realized that modern technology would help him bring his original creations to life, Tom went all in. One TV project that Tom has developed features the character of Governor Tom, who’s the front man of a once- famous, one-hit-wonder glam-rock band. To promote the project, Tom dedicated himself to brushing up his guitar skills. When he returned to the instrument, something had changed. All his screenwriting had grown a new muscle in him. Instead of playing covers, Tom immediately began writing song after song without restraint. “There’s a level of honesty I’m searching for through Governor Tom—honesty in storytelling, communicating, and performing—that I believe will only be attained through performing my own creations. Music does not lie.” “Public Eye
Fri, June 09, 2023
EX49 - Jeffrey Bryan - Actor and Musician, Lover of Music From the 70's and Keyboard Player for Survivor - From Film to Concert Halls
E49 - Jeffrey Bryan - Actor and Musician, Lover of Music From the 70's and Keyboard Player for Survivor - From Film to Concert Halls Jeffrey Bryan - Born and raised in Los Angeles. Was a teen in the 80's pursing a solo music career, playing clubs like the Roxy, Wiskey-a-Go-Go, Madam Wongs and every where on the famed Sunset strip and beyond. During this time Jeff landed various Films and TV appearances (aka Jeff Fishman) including The Karate Kid and Hot Moves. He is a composer, singer, keyboard player & guitar player. He sang live on the Merv Griffin Show at the age of 15 and was producing music for local shows including the "Not Too Young For Prime Time Players" at the Roxy on Sunset. After being signed to A&M (Almo-Irving Publishing) as a staff writer, Jeff continued to grow as a musician & performer. He has formed many pop rock groups including the SunLions, with whom he recorded 2 albums and performed in numerous venues, opening for Classic Rock Artists such as E.L.O. and Great White. As a singer Jeff studied privately with Nate Lam for 6 years and Everette Gordon (Boston Phil Harmonic conductor and Musical Director for the Carpenters) for 8 years. He has worked with John Novello (Niacin and past Musical Director for Donna Summer), Francis Buckley (Grammy award winning producer/engineer) and has written music for dozens of independent productions including feature films such as Carnal Crimes (HBO) & Reunion (currently winning awards on the independent circuit). He is currently Keyboardist for the band SURVIVOR, past Musical Director and Keyboardist for Clive Farrington (When In Rome), playing with The K-Tel All Stars and world renown percussionist C.G. Ryche. In the Studio Jeff is currently composing music for dozens of Cable TV shows (TLC, DISCOVERY, BRAVO, GAME SHOW NETWORK, including The Bachelor, Pawn Stars, The New Price Is Right and is playing keyboards & writing for new artists. Songs we cover in this episode Survivor - The Moment of Truth Jeffrey Bryan - Count Me In Pilot - Magic https://www.jeffreybryanmusic.com/
Thu, June 08, 2023
E48 - Spotify Debuts a New AI DJ, Right in Your Pocket - My Reaction
E48 - Spotify Debuts a New AI DJ, Right in Your Pocket - My Reaction Spotify Debuts a New AI DJ, Right in Your Pocket - Personalization is at the heart of what we do at Spotify—just think of fan-favorite playlists like Discover Weekly , or our annual Wrapped campaign. The beauty of these experiences is our ability to deliver the right piece of music for that exact moment in time, and maybe even connect you with your next favorite artist in the process. We’re building on that innovation by harnessing the power of AI in an entirely new way. And today, we’re excited to share that we’re taking our personalization to a whole new level with DJ. Ready for a brand-new way to listen on Spotify and connect even more deeply with the artists you love? The DJ is a personalized AI guide that knows you and your music taste so well that it can choose what to play for you. This feature, first rolling out in beta, will deliver a curated lineup of music alongside commentary around the tracks and artists we think you’ll like in a stunningly realistic voice. It will sort through the latest music and look back at some of your old favorites—maybe even resurfacing that song you haven’t listened to for years. It will then review what you might enjoy and deliver a stream of songs picked just for you. And what’s more, it constantly refreshes the lineup based on your feedback. If you’re not feeling the vibe, just tap the DJ button and it will switch it up. The more you listen and tell the DJ what you like (and don’t like!), the better its recommendations get. Think of it as the very best of Spotify’s personalization—but as an AI DJ in your pocket. To create the DJ we reimagined the way users listen on Spotify. The DJ knows you and your music taste so well that it will scan the latest releases we know you’ll like, or take you back to that nostalgic playlist you had on repeat last year. Never before has listening felt so completely personal to each and every user, thanks to the powerful combination of: Spotify’s personalization technology, which gives you a lineup of music recommendations based on what we know you like. Generative AI through the use of OpenAI technology. We put this in the hands of our music editors to provide you with insightful facts about the music, artists, or genres you’re listening to. The expertise of our editors is something that’s really important to our philosophy at Spotify. We have experts in genres who know music and culture inside and out. And no one knows the music scene better than they do. With this generative AI tooling, our editors are able to scale their innate knowledge in ways never before possible. Whe
Wed, June 07, 2023
EX47 - Chris Eveland - From Sparkly Guitars, Abba, Warrant, Canadian Musical Collaboration Stories
EX47 - Chris Eveland - From Sparkly Guitars, Abba, Warrant, Canadian Musical Collaboration Stories CHRIS EVELAND is the band's lead guitarist of Gelatin Skelatin, SOS the Abba experience band. Chris' early musical memories are of his grandfather, piano tuner and talented pianist Denis C Sharpe, sitting on his lap hearing unforgettable melodies and arrangements, and feeling pure joy at the moment. Chris fell in love with Van Halen when he received his first Walkman for his birthday as a kid, which led him to his second love, playing the guitar. He has had a formidable career, playing with many bands, opening for names like Colin James, Alannah Myles, and Bare Naked Ladies, and touring and recording with Canadian Idol winner Aaron Walpole. Chris' deep passion for performance shows in his musicianship and ability to draw out the soul of the piece he is playing. He was exposed to Abba on family road trips to Algonquin Park in Ontario, and One of Us became his favorite song, finding the harmonies unbelievable. Chris has an upcoming tour in the UK that he would like to promote. Songs in this episode: Chris Eveland - Moment In Time Warrant - So Damn Pretty (Should Be Against The Law) Chris - Eveland - Within Aaron Walpole - Control Discover More https://www.facebook.com/chrisevelandmusic?mibextid=LQQJ4d https://open.spotify.com/track/73gexaGIchshBXKguczwkd?si=9XH3ZofORYeojYlGdGbbLw https://www.sosband.ca/ https://www.facebook.com/joelandchrisduo?mibextid=LQQJ4d
Sun, May 07, 2023
EX46 - Switchfoot - Re-Released - Meant to Live and Dare You To Move - Our Version 2023
EX46 - Switchfoot - Re-Released - Meant to Live and Dare You To Move - Our Version 2023 Switchfoot SWITCHFOOT has sold almost 10 million copies worldwide of their twelve studio albums (including their 2003 double-platinum breakthrough The Beautiful Letdown and 2009's Grammy Award-winning Hello Hurricane), racked up a string of Alternative radio hit singles, and performed sold-out tours with over 5 million concert tickets sold in over 40 countries around the world. Through their unique blend of emotionally intelligent and uplifting brand of alternative rock, SWITCHFOOT has earned a devoted and loyal global fan base. SWITCHFOOT has raised over $2 million dollars to aid kids in their community through their BRO-AM Foundation. SWITCHFOOT consists of Jon Foreman (vocals, guitar), Tim Foreman (bass), Jerome Fontamillas (keys, guitar) and Chad Butler (drums). Meant to Live This is a song about finding fulfillment through God. The lyrics talk about imperfection of the world we live in, and why people were "Meant to live for so much more." This song is a highlight of an ongoing theme of Switchfoot, which is that the nihilism and entropy people feel in everyday life is due to a loss of identity and faith. The lyrics were written by Jon, he said in an interview, "I'm thinking of life maybe a little bit more lyrically than a computer programmer or someone like that. But the good songs I always feel like they have very little to do with me." The lyrics were inspired by the poem The Hollow Men by T.S. Eliot. Both the poem and the song are about the superficial sense of the world and how everyone is so hollow, and that we "Were meant to live for so much more, but we lost ourselves." Dare You To Move The song was originally called "I Dare You to Move," and was included on Switchfoot's 2000 album Learning to Breathe. It was this version that appeared on the soundtrack to the film A Walk To Remember. The band decided to remix it with heavier electric guitars and stronger vocals for their album The Beautiful Letdown, this time released as "Dare You To Move." Jon Foreman said in CCM Magazine presents 100 Greatest Songs In Christian Music: "I love to write songs. I've been at it since I could play the piano. It's one of my favorite ways to pass the time. Music helps me sort out who I am, so my songs usually end up being somewhat autobiographical. I've always felt the deepest connection with honest songs, so I try to write with sincerity." Foreman went on to say that this song, "is an attempt to honestly face the gap between who I am and who I want to be; between the way the world spins and the way it should be. I've heard that we only use a small part of our brain. Maybe our soul is the same way. And maybe we're half asleep most our lives, simply reacting to the stimulus our brain receives. Action, true action, is
Thu, March 16, 2023
EX44 - Jesse Jackson - Bruce Springsteen, John Hiatt and Sara Hickman
EX44 - Jesse Jackson - Bruce Springsteen, John Hiatt and Sara Hickman For the past 6 years, Jesse Jackson has been talking to Bruce Springsteen fans from around the world. He believes that every Springsteen fan has a story to tell and it's his job to record as many as possible. At 800 episodes and counting, fans of Bruce (as well as fans of other musicians) have shared how the magic and power of music has helped them celebrate successes and mourn losses. Music has been part of births, deaths, birthdays, weddings and other major events in their lives. We go beyond Bruce and his amazing impact on Jesse and share songs from John Hiatt and Sara Hickman in this episode! If you love Bruce Springsteen or John Hiatt - check out Jesse's other music shows! Bruce Springsteen - Better Days (Official HD Video) John Hiatt - Through Your Hands Sara Hickman - We Are Each Other's Angels ___ https://directory.libsyn.com/shows/view/id/setlustingbruce https://www.instagram.com/setlustingbruce/ https://www.patreon.com/setlustingbruce
Wed, March 08, 2023
EX44 - Matt Cusson - Grammy Nominee, From Self Taught Musician, to Backing the Greats, And A Vibrant Solo Career
EX44 - Matt Cusson - Grammy Nominee, From Self Taught Musician, to Backing the Greats, And A Vibrant Solo Career Grammy-nominated singer, songwriter, producer and arranger Matt Cusson has always wanted to a musician since his childhood. While the Western Massachusetts native has collected multiple accolades over his career, this is his first shot at music's most prestigious award. Matt has been touring the world on his own and with many other artists for 15 years, and is fresh off one of the biggest years of his career. In 2019, Matt toured with Christina Aguilera, singing the acclaimed duet “Say Something” with her. Matt also toured with India.Arie, opening with the inaugural winner of The Voice, Javier Colon, and singing in a trio with India and Javier during the shows. He also released two singles with nine-time Grammy Award Nominee, Dave Koz, and is currently producing and being featured on a song on Dave’s upcoming project. We talk about 5 Songs with Matt King's Return - How Deep Is Your Love (A cappella) No Light Yet Official Video - Matt Cusson, Jarrett Johnson,C-Red. Vid-Outpost and Kampoong Monsters Here's to You and Me - Matt Cusson Feel Like That - Matt Cusson (feat. Marie Dahlstrom) Javier Colon & Matt Cusson: The Moon and More (NASA Collaboration) https://www.mattcusson.com/ ___ Add To My Playlist Site
Mon, March 06, 2023
EX43 - Rick Cua - Dave Reconnects With His Bass Inspiration - Wear Your Colors, You're My Road and Won't Fade Away
EX43 - Rick Cua - Dave Reconnects With His Bass Inspiration - Wear Your Colors, You're My Road and Won't Fade Away In a society that seeks fame and fortune above all, Rick Cua’s simple mission – to share the love of God through music – is a cool drink of water in a dry land. Add to that wide-ranging experience and wisdom gained from over thirty nine years in music ministry and business, along with a gift of encouragement and you have the components of an artist, teacher and speaker with a passion for helping others find their fullness in Christ. Proverbs 4:7 says “Getting wisdom is the most important thing you can do! And whatever else you do, get good judgment.” (NLT) Rick has spent his life putting that scripture into practice. From his experiences as an artist, minister and music businessman, he has a wealth of knowledge to share; and the act of sharing is what motivates him. When you read about Rick’s experience, it is easy to understand why he is such a resource to the church. Having been a member of a successful mainstream rock group, The Outlaws, then continuing for 41 years as a Christian recording artist, serving for 5 1/2 years as Vice President of EMI Christian Music Publishing, and 32 years as an ordained minister, gives Rick a rich well to draw from. Currently, Rick focuses his time on front-line ministry at Grace Chapel in Franklin, TN. He stays active in music through speaking, writing and publishing along with playing and recording with his long time band, Blues Counsel and recently releasing his 3rd book, What Are You Known For? 31-Day Devotional & Journal. All this to support his personal mission of sharing the power of God’s Word through music, the written and spoken word and hands on ministry. “I love to get out and play music, I really do. I love teaching. I love talking and teaching about worship and songwriting, and wrapping the Word around all of that. In recent years I have become aware of the fact that I am ministering as a player and as a coach. Not only passing along my experience through mentoring but by modeling it as well.” Rick says. Rick’s career as a musician has always carried the hallmark of an artist who passionately holds on to his Biblical convictions and communicates uplifting and straightforward messages to his audience. All of his songs are written with the intent to ultimately point to Christ. “Music is such a motivator. When you put the truth in music, and you hit that emotional nerve, it works,” explains Rick. “I feel called to build people up. My goal is to take the Word and Godly principles and attach it to music that is going to get them excited, and want to sing along and want to believe in what they are hearing and what they are singing…as an artist, that’s what it’s all about.” To that end, Rick continues to write and record new songs that have been born out of a progressive artistic vision. His involvement in the burgeon
Sat, February 25, 2023
EX42 - Bruno Mars - When I Was Your Man and Miley Cyrus - Flowers - Two Songs, One Chorus
EX42 - Bruno Mars - When I Was Your Man and Miley Cyrus - Flowers - Two Songs, One Chorus After debuting atop the Billboard Hot 100 charts for the first time, Miley Cyrus is harvesting the fruits of her labor as she scored more milestones for her new single, "Flowers." "Flowers" is the lead single for Cyrus' new project, "Endless Summer Vacation," which comes out March 2023. The track was a record-setting accomplishment for the Disney alum because it was her first track to launch at the top of the genre-blending music chart. Her 2013 song "Wrecking Ball" reached No. 1 but it did not debut at the top. Now, according to Hits Daily Double , Cyrus has continued to reach more milestones, especially on the streaming platform. In its second week, the track has earned Spotify's biggest week ever for a song. Data shows that the track has generated 96 million streams worldwide at No. 1 on Spotify. In its second week, the song has already generated another 115 million. In a Billboard report , "Flowers" has amassed over 52 million streaming units in its first week. It also has racked up around 33.5 million radio airplay impressions and over 70,000 downloads. Since its release, many have gushed over the song for its apparent shade towards Cyrus' ex-husband, Liam Hemsworth. Interestingly, the song was released on Jan. 13, 2023, which was Hemsworth's birthday. TikTok users and fans alike have also theorized that Miley Cyrus' "Flowers," was an indirect answer to Bruno Mars's "When I Was Your Man," a song believed by many to have been dedicated to Cyrus, by Hemsworth. Many have compared the song side-by-side, noting that Miley's chorus - "I can buy myself flowers" - was an answer to Mars' "that I should have bought you flowers." But despite the similarities lyrically, Billboard says that "Flowers" doesn't have to credit "When I Was Your Man" writers as its. This is because there has been no sonic overlap, no direct samples, and no obvious interpolations between the two songs. Miley's verse had its own style and flow compared to Bruno's. "Lyrically, sure, there's enough similarity to make listeners think that 'Flowers' is deliberately responding to the earlier song," Music law expert Joseph Fishman pointed out . But even if we assume that's true, so what? Using one song to issue a retort to an earlier song is not, by itself, infringement. John Mayer and Taylor Swift don't need to cross-license any
Sun, February 05, 2023
EX41 - Tom and Eden from Shoo Bee Doom - Swing Metal Band Band with Old School Medicine, Volbeat and The Devin Townsend Project
EX41 - Tom and Eden from Shoo Bee Doom - Swing Metal Band Band with Old School Medicine, Volbeat and The Devin Townsend Project Joining us from Germany - Tom and Eden from Shoo Bee Doom invite you to add their new single to your playlist! The first song of the Jazz-Metal band Shoo Bee Doom. This song was created after hearing dozens of stories of friends, and how they were mistreated by the education and health system. This song is talking about our need for medicinal help, and that unfortunately, the doctors have no time to help. We wrapped this whole song in a happy tune, and the saying "Everything is going to be OK" is what triggered this whole song Songs featured in this episode: Volbeat - For Evigt ft. Johan Olsen Devin Townsend Project - Kingdom Shoo Bee Doom - Old School Medicine https://shoobeedoom.bandcamp.com/ https://www.volbeat.dk/en/ https://hevydevy.com/ Add to My Playlist Website
Sun, January 22, 2023
EX40 - City and Colour, Dallas Green from my Home Town - Sleeping Sickness and Underground
EPISODE 40 - City and Colour, Dallas Green from my Home Town - Sleeping Sickness and Underground - External Version Dallas Michael John Albert Green (born September 29, 1980) is a Canadian musician, singer, songwriter and record producer who records under the name City and Colour . He is also known for his contributions as a singer, rhythm guitarist and songwriter for the post-hardcore band Alexisonfire . In 2005, he debuted his first full-length album, Sometimes , which achieved platinum certification in 2006. City and Colour began performing in small intimate venues between Alexisonfire tours. [3] The name City and Colour comes from his own name: Dallas , a city, and Green , a colour. His reasoning for the name was that he felt uneasy "putting the album out under the name Dallas Green " Sleeping Sickness " is the second single from City and Colour 's second album, Bring Me Your Love . The song features vocals from Gord Downie , the lead singer of The Tragically Hip . The single was certified Platinum in Canada on December 10, 2018 Prolific singer-songwriter Dallas Green has announced the latest album in his City and Colour catalogue, previewed by new single "Underground." The Love Still Held Me Near arrives on March 31 via Still Records , an imprint of Dine Alone . The sixth album follows 2019's A Pill for Loneliness . The 12-track record was co-produced by Green and longtime collaborator Matt Kelly, chronicling the most difficult period of the artist's life — including the tragic death of his best friend in 2019, as eulogized in previous single "Meant to Be." " The Love Still Held Me Near was born out of unimaginable loss and the subsequent journey through the grief and heartache that followed," Green said in a press release. "It's about digging deep down into yourself and attempting to unearth hope and light in the things that can comfort you through those times. For me that has always been writing
Wed, January 04, 2023
EX39 - Wide Mouth Mason - not your typical, run of the mill 12-bar blues band - two songs - Midnight Rain and Companion - Lay Me Down
EX39 - Wide Mouth Mason - not your typical, run of the mill 12-bar blues band - two songs - Midnight Rain and Companion - Lay Me Down - External Version When one thinks of the epitome of a ‘blues band’, the first thing that comes to mind is not a couple of Canadian kids coming of age in the 1980s. This is not your typical, run of the mill 12-bar blues about lost lovers, big-legged women, whiskey, church and sinnin’. This is a new voice and a new vehicle for the blues. This is Wide Mouth Mason. Wide Mouth Mason formed in 1995 in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan and released their debut album, The Nazarene , in 1996, drawing immediate interest and attention from the Canadian music industry. It was re-recorded songs from that debut, as well as some new songs on their 1997 self-titled sophomore recording that cemented a major label record deal, Gold status in Canada, a JUNO nomination for Best New Group, and launched the career of one of the country’s most popular blues-based rock bands. And the hits kept coming… In the years to follow, Wide Mouth Mason had another Gold record with 1999’s Where I Started , and another JUNO nomination for Best Rock Album for their Y2K release Stew , two invitations to perform at the esteemed Montreux Jazz Festival in Switzerland as well as extensive tours with AC/DC, ZZ Top and The Rolling Stones. Not too shabby for a couple of Canadian kids on the Prairies. Fast forward to 2019, where we find Wide Mouth Mason as a duo with original members Shaun Verreault on vocals, guitars, and Safwan Javed on percussions and vocals. Their 8th release , I Wanna Go With You , was released on indie label We Are Busy Bodies on October 25, 2019. It is Wide Mouth Mason reinvented and unapologetically blues. Two Songs for you today Wide Mouth Mason - Midnight Rain Wide Mouth Mason - Companion (Lay Me Down) For more on the band - https://widemouthmason.com/ Want to know more about our podcast? https://truemediasolutions.ca/add-to-my-playlist-1
Sat, December 31, 2022
EX38 - The Box - From Montreal Quebec Canada - Closer Together and Carry On
EX38 - The Box - From Montreal Quebec Canada - Closer Together and Carry On - External Version The Box is a new wave group from Montreal , Quebec . Founded in 1981, they achieved commercial success in Canada, recording four charting albums and 10 charting singles between 1984 and 1990. The group broke up in 1992, but a new line-up was founded in 2005. This iteration of the group has released two further albums. The band was formed in 1981 by Jean-Marc Pisapia, an early member of Men Without Hats . He recruited guitarist Guy Florent and bassist Jean-Pierre Brie and, before they settled on calling themselves The Box, the group was known as Checkpoint Charlie. https://theboxband.com/ The Box - Closer Together (Official Music Video) The Box - Carry On (Official Video) ___ Add to My Playlist Website The Add to my Playlist YouTube Channel
Tue, December 27, 2022
EX37 - Whiteheart - Even the Hardest Heart and It Could Have Been You
EPISODE 37 - The Christian rock band Whiteheart was formed in 1982 by singer Steve Green , guitarist Dann Huff, bassist Gary Lunn , keyboardists Mark Gersmehl and Billy Smiley , and drummer David Huff , most of the members alumni of Bill Gaither's group. After debuting with a self-titled effort issued on the Home Sweet Home label, Green exited the line-up, and was replaced by vocalist Scott Douglas for 1984's Vital Signs ; another roster swap exchanging Dann Huff for guitarist Gordon Kennedy again shook up the Whiteheart sound just prior to 1985's Hotline. The remaining Huff brother, David, split soon after its release, as did Douglas ; new vocalist Rick Florian and drummer Chris McHugh were installed in time for 1986's Don't Wait for the Movie , the last Whiteheart record to feature Gary Lunn . Whiteheart - Even The Hardest Heart Whiteheart - It Could Have Been You ___ The Add To My Playlist Website Have a podcast and need a great website? Try Podpage! podcast presented by True Media Solutions
Tue, December 20, 2022
EX36 - Jake and Shelby from Nashville TN - Covers of Sway and Drops of Jupiter
EPISODE 36 - External Version Jake and Shelby from Nashville TN - Cover Sway and Drops of Jupiter Sway - Michael Bublé This song is about dancing, and being infatuated with your dance partner - Martin sings that when they sway together on the dance floor she is all he sees. Drops of Jupiter - Train In an interview with VH1, lead singer Pat Monahan revealed that he wrote this song about the death of his mother. Train released their first album in 1998, and were touring that year when Monahan's mom was dying of lung cancer - she was a heavy smoker. This was before the widespread use of cell phones, and Monahan made many stops to pay phones on the tour to speak with his mom during this difficult time. In December of that year, his mother died, and in early 1999 Train was working on their next album when their record company started pressuring them for a hit. Monahan returned to his childhood home in Pennsylvania, and woke one morning with the words "back in the atmosphere" in his head. Beginning a time of healing, he started to compose the song. Said Monahan: "Loss of the most important person in my life was heavy on my mind, and the thought of 'what if no one ever really leaves? What if she's here but different. The idea was, she's back here in the atmosphere." He recorded a demo of the song and played it a week later for Donnie Ienner, who was president of their record company, Columbia. While Monahan wasn't sure how the song would go over, Ienner loved it and told him it was his Grammy song. He was right: It won Grammys for Best Rock Song and Best Instrumental Arrangement With Accompanying Vocalist. Ienner had Train record the song quickly so they could put it on the album and use it as the title track. In an interview with VH1, lead singer Pat Monahan revealed that he wrote this song about the death of his mother. Train released their first album in 1998, and were touring that year when Monahan's mom was dying of lung cancer - she was a heavy smoker. This was before the widespread use of cell phones, and Monahan made many stops to pay phones on the tour to speak with his mom during this difficult time. In December of that year, his mother died, and in early 1999 Train was working on their next album when their record company started pressuring them for a hit. Monahan returned to his childhood home in Pennsylvania, and woke one morning with the words "back in the atmosphere" in his head. Beginning a time of healing, he started to compose the song. Said Monahan: "Loss of the most important person in my life was heavy on my mind, and the thought of 'what if no one ever really leaves? What if she's here but different. The idea was, she's back here in the atmosphere." He recorded a demo of the song and played it a week later for Donnie Ienner, who was president of their record company, Columbia. While Monahan wasn't sure how the song would go over, Ienner loved it and tol
Tue, December 13, 2022
EX35 - Wolfgang Van Halen - Mammoth - Being his own musician and two songs - Distance and Don't Back Down
EPISODE 35 - External Version Wolfgang Van Halen - Mammoth - Being his own musician and two songs - Distance and Don't Back Down Distance Named in tribute to Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Wolfgang Van Halen is the only child of the late musician Eddie Van Halen. Wolfgang first joined his father's band Van Halen as their bassist in 2007, and started work on his debut solo album about a dozen years later. He released "Distance" on November 16, 2020 as his first single under his Mammoth WVH moniker after losing his dad to throat and lung cancer. Wolfgang explained: "'Distance' is a song that I wrote between 2013 and 2015. My father had struggled with his health a lot throughout the years, and it was a song that came out during one of the darker times, where it was my brain playing a scenario of what it would be like if I didn't have him in my life, and being able to focus on the idea that while we may not be together at some point, we're never really that far apart." "Mammoth" has significance in Van Halen lore: That was the name of the band before David Lee Roth joined. All proceeds from the sale of the single are going to one of Eddie Van Halen's favorite charities, The Mr. Holland's Opus Foundation, which donates musical instruments to schools. Wolfgang inherited many of his father's musical talents. He plays every instrument on the track, including a virtuoso guitar solo, and provides vocals. Don't Back Down "Don't Back Down" features a dramatic mid-song instrumental section reminiscent of Queens Of The Stone Age. Wolfgang is a big fan of the Josh Homme-fronted band. He pointed out to UCR that another of the Mammoth WVH tracks, "The Big Picture," was called "Queens" as a demo title. "If you thought you heard Queens on this one, it's definitely on that one, too," he said. Wolfgang wrote the song, sang on it, and played all the instruments himself. The video has a little fun with this one-man-band concept, showing identical Wolfgang Characters at every instrument as they record the song in 5150 Studios, which was set up by his dad, Eddie. At the beginning of the clip, drummer Wolf annoys his bandmates by showing up late. They get it together and record a take, then we see two more Wolfgangs in the control room who declare it "terrible." Producer was one role Wolf didn't do himself: Michael "Elvis" Baskette handled it. YouTube Links: Wolfgang Van Halen - Mammoth WVH: Distance (Official Music Video) Mammoth WVH: Don't Back Down (Official Video) <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BuBnZ_LZ0Pg" target="_blank"
Tue, December 06, 2022
EX34 - UZEB - Canadian Jazz 3 Piece - Riff 55 and Don't Be Bop
EPISODE 34 - External Version - UZEB - Canadian Jazz 3 Piece - Riff 55 and Don't Be Bop The Add To My Playlist Podcast Features UZEB - Canadian Jazz 3 Piece UZEB is a Canadian jazz fusion band from Montreal, Quebec who were active from 1976 to 1992, and reunited in November 2016. The members are Alain Caron (bass guitar), Michel Cusson (guitar), and Paul Brochu (drums). The band won a number of Canadian awards during the 1980s. By 1989, international sales of UZEB's first eight recordings had exceeded 200,000 units, which the Encyclopedia of Music in Canada calls "an unprecedented figure for a Canadian jazz group" UZEB was formed in 1976 in Drummondville , Quebec, when guitarist Michel Cusson and bassist Alain Caron started a jazz duo. The band originally named itself Eusèbe Jazz, their first concert (in Acton Vale, QC) being on the name day of St Eusèbe . This name was later shortened to UZEB. The band soon moved to Montreal. Drummer Paul Brochu joined Cusson and Caron in 1978. Until 1987, the band included a keyboardist: first Jean St-Jacques, followed by Stephan Montanaro (featured on the album Live in Bracknell ), Sylvain Coutu, and then Michel Cyr. In the 1980s, UZEB had what was then a very technologically advanced MIDI system for its synthesizers. After 1987, UZEB became a trio consisting of Cusson, Caron, and Brochu. UZEB won Quebec Félix awards as group of the year in 1984 and 1989 (in competition with Quebec pop and rock bands). As well, the band won awards for jazz album of the year in 1983, 1984, 1986, and 1987. UZEB did Quebec-wide and several Canadian tours. In 1991 UZEB received the Oscar Peterson Lifetime Achievement Award , which was presented at the 1991 Montreal International Jazz Festival . UZEB played its first European concert in 1981 at the Bracknell (England) Jazz Festival . In 1983, UZEB appeared at the Festival de Jazz de Paris and recorded at the Olympia in Paris. UZEB also played in other European countries and in Southeast Asia (in 1990). However, UZEB rarely played concerts in the US. UZEB's most popular songs include "Junk Funk", "Smiles and Chuckles", "Mile 'O'", "60 rue des Lombards", "Spider", and "Uzeb Club". In 2017, the band reformed for a series of five concerts in Europe and fourteen in Quebec. Uzeb - Riff 55 <s
Tue, November 29, 2022
EX33 - Big Wreck - All Canadian Band - Wolves and The Oaf
EPISODE 33 - Big Wreck - All Canadian Band - Wolves and The Oaf - External version The Add To My Playlist Podcast features - Big Wreck - a Canadian-American rock band formed by Ian Thornley and Brian Doherty in Boston, Massachusetts in 1994. The band was rounded out with David Henning and Forrest Williams. They disbanded in 2002 and Ian Thornley pursued a solo career with his own band Thornley. In 2010, Ian Thornley and Brian Doherty reunited for a cross-Canada tour, playing both Big Wreck and Thornley songs. In 2012, under the name Big Wreck, the band released their third studio album, Albatross . The band has since released the albums Ghosts in 2014, Grace Street in 2017, ...But For the Sun in 2019, and are currently releasing three EPs that will be put together to make their seventh full-length album Big Wreck 7 . It is expected to be fully released by 2023. Songs for this episode Big Wreck - The Oaf - official music video Big Wreck - Wolves - official video ___ The Add To My Playlist Website Have a podcast and need a great website? Try Podpage! podcast presented by True Media Solutions
Tue, November 22, 2022
EX32 - Ken Tamplin Magdallan - Two songs Radio Bikini and Shake
EPISODE 32 - External Version - Ken Tamplin Magdallan - Two songs Radio Bikini and Shake The Add To My Playlist Podcast features Ken Tamplin and Magdallan - Radio Bikini and Shake Magdallan is a Christian hard rock/glam metal band from the USA, that was formed in 1990 as a studio project. After the departure of vocalist Ken Tamplin in 1992, the project changed its name to Magdalen and became a real band. The band changed its name for a second time to Chaos Is The Poetry in 1995. Two songs for you in this episode Ken Tamplin & Magdallan - Big Bang / Radio Bikini Ken Tamplin & Magdallan - Shake Ken Tamplin Vocal Academy ___ The Add To My Playlist Website Have a podcast and need a great website? Try Podpage! podcast presented by True Media Solutions
Tue, November 15, 2022
EX31 - JD Fortune Shares His Riches With Us - Pretty Vegas and Drift Away
EPISODE 31 - EXTERNAL Version for Non-Spotify Listeners JD Fortune Shares His Riches With Us - Pretty Vegas and Drift Away Two songs from JD Fortune - Pretty Vegas - written during the filming of Rock Star: INXS and JD's Solo Song Drift Away Rock Star: INXS Fortune was living in his car, under a bridge, when he applied for and was selected as a contestant on CBS's TV show Rock Star: INXS . On September 20, 2005, after an eleven-week televised audition process, Fortune won and joined INXS INXS, with Fortune, released their album Switch in November 2005. Three singles from the album were released over the next twelve months including the track "Pretty Vegas" which was co-written by Fortune and INXS's Andrew Farriss, amongst others. The week of February 25, 2006, "Pretty Vegas" reached its highest charting at Number 7 on the Billboard Hot Adult Top 40 Tracks. On February 16, 2009, Fortune revealed in an interview with Entertainment Tonight Canada that INXS fired him from the band with a handshake at a Hong Kong airport. Fortune admitted to heavy cocaine use during the latest INXS tour and acknowledged that his drug habit had likely contributed to INXS's decision. Fortune stated he had been off cocaine for the past 2 years; at the time, he was living out of his car and had put all his remaining money into his solo album The Death of a Motivational Speaker . Former INXS manager and now record company head Chris Murphy responded at the time by saying that Fortune had never been fired by the band, but that the band was reluctant to continue working with him because of the drug-use allegations. JD Fortune - Pretty Vegas with Dave Navarro https://jdfortune.com/ JD's Instagram JD's YouTube Channel https://twitter.com/itsjdfortune https://www.facebook.com/JDFortune/
Tue, November 08, 2022
EX30 - Moxy Anne - MXi Returns - Three great songs and a bonus song with our guest Moxy Anne
EPISODE 30 - EXTERNAL Version for Non-Spotify Listeners High energy Rock and Roll, best when played at full volume. Moxy and The Influence are four young Southern California rockers who bring it with power and drive to every performance. Their original all-female sound is a modern mix of all that was great in the 80’s hard rock scene, and all that continues to move audiences today. Bursting onto the So, this young band surprised audiences with hit-worthy original rock songs combined with a high-energy stage performance, complete with headbanging and crowd interaction. Catchy lyrics infused with a message of individualism spanned generations and touch minds and hearts, inspiring listeners to think on greater things. The band of teenagers, fueled by nothing more than their love for music and their desire to exercise their passion for art, has soared to unprecedented heights in progress and musicianship. Their face-melting performances have been witnessed at such iconic venues as The Whisky A Go-Go, The House of Blues Anaheim, The Orange County Fair, The Coach House, M15, Silverlake Lounge, The Yost Theater, and Chain Reaction. They are Moxy and The Influence. They will influence you. They will rock you. They will quicken your pulse and awaken your soul. They might just melt your face, but it will be a great and glorious death. AWARDS & ACCOLADES (for a complete list of awards, visit the "press/news" tab) Moxy and The Influence received an early industry nod before their first gig with an HMMA (Hollywood Music in Media Award) nomination in 2013 and an OC Music Awards nomination in early 2014. On December 31, 2013, the band was notified that they had won a $100,000 fully-produced music video from BigAndFamous.com. That video (ME4ME) was released in summer 2014. Their next music video for the hit single, ALIVE, was directed by C.G. Ryche and released in early 2015. Moxy and The Influence received the HMMA award for the 2014 Rock Song of the Year for their song Vampire Valentine, won an Indie Battle Of The Bands competition shortly after their 1-year anniversary, and was named on the Music Connection Magazine's annual Hot 100 Live Unsigned Artists list. Their song, Alive, was nominated for another HMMA award in 2015. They have been played on dozens of online and FM radio broadcasts all over the world and are swiftly gaining momentum in the local and national music scene. In June of 2015 they headlined the nine-state BREATHE SCREAM SURVIVE Tour on the West Coast/Midwest of the US. Looking forward to 2016, expect to see a new EP and music video, two performances at Rocklahoma, an appearance on 95.5 KLOS (Los Angeles), and several summer mini-tours on the West Coast. http://www.moxyandtheinfluence.com/ ___</s
Tue, November 01, 2022
E29 - New Spotify Playlist Feature Update News - Enhance is here!
EPISODE 29 - Spotify is rolling out a new feature called “Enhance” which will automatically spiff up your playlists with recommended songs that (theoretically) fit in with your music’s existing style and theme. The feature works through a new Enhance button that now appears at the top of playlists. Tap it to toggle it on, which causes Spotify’s algorithm to automatically add recommended songs that it thinks will fit into your playlist. Enhance-recommended songs will be marked with a bright green sparkles icon to indicate that they weren’t part of your original list and can be added permanently by tapping the plus button that appears next to the song. SPOTIFY’S ALGORITHM IS HERE TO SPICE UP YOUR PLAYLISTS WITH NEW SONGS Songs added through Enhance won’t replace or mess with your existing playlist songs, though, and can easily be removed by simply toggling off the Enhance button at the top of your playlist. You also won’t have to worry about the recommendations drowning out your original songs — Spotify will only add a maximum of 30 songs, with the additions spaced out after every two tracks. Enhanced playlists are available on both Android and iOS and are set to roll out over the next month to Spotify Premium subscribers in the following countries: Andorra, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Mexico, Monaco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, UK, and the US. The company notes that it’ll roll the feature out to additional countries in the future. ___ The Add To My Playlist Website Have a podcast and need a great website? Try Podpage! podcast presented by True Media Solutions
Tue, October 25, 2022
EX28 - Foo Fighters Times Like These and Wheels - Celebrating Taylor this weekend in London
EX28 - EXTERNAL Version for Non-Spotify Listeners A star-studded line-up, including Paul McCartney and Liam Gallagher, joined the Foo Fighters for an emotional tribute to the band's drummer Taylor Hawkin s at a concert in London on Saturday night. Hawkins, 50, died in March in Bogotá, Colombia, hours before the Foo Fighters were set to take the stage at the Festival Estereo Picnic. The band immediately canceled its remaining tour dates. Saturday's concert was the first time the band had performed together since Hawkins' death. According to the UK's PA Media news agency, a tearful Foo Fighters front man Dave Grohl told the crowd at London's Wembley Stadium: "Taylor loved to jam and record with anybody and everybody. He loved to play music every day. And there aren't too many people that he's never jammed with. So this collection of friends and family and musicians, this is all brought together by him and we're all connected here today by that one guy." The theme of family was ever-present throughout the show. Sixteen-year-old Oliver Shane Hawkins joined his father's band for a powerful rendition of Foo Fighters song "My Hero." "Ladies and gentlemen, we have one more drummer that's going to come up and play with us," Grohl said as he welcomed Hawkins' son to the stage. "And let me tell you I don't think I've ever seen anyone hit the drums as hard as this person, but beyond that, he's a member of our family. And he needs to be here tonight with all of us, and I think it makes sense that he's going to come up and play with us tonight." Some of music's biggest names turned out to honor Hawkins including Queen's Roger Taylor and Brian May, Rush, AC/DC singer Brian Johnson and Nile Rodgers. The Pretenders' Chrissie Hynde, pop star Kesha, Eurovision sensation Sam Ryder and The Darkness front man Justin Hawkins also joined the celebration. In this episode I share two songs that I have added to my playlist from the Foo's - Foo Fighters - Times like these (Acoustic) Foo Fighters - Wheels (Official HD Video) Thanks for supporting the podcast! ___ The Add To My Playlist Website Have a podcast and need a great website? Try Podpage! podcast presented by True Media Solutions
Tue, October 18, 2022
EX27 - Moxy Anne - Pulling the Covers off Def Leppard and A Song for Bella
EPISODE 27 - Moxy Anne - Pulling the Covers off Def Leppard and A Song for Bella EXTERNAL Version for Non-Spotify Listeners! Today we welcome a great guest! Moxy Anne is here to talk about her musical career and the great things yet to come! Moxy Anne's newly released acoustic cover of Def Leppard - Hysteria and a song written for her sister Bella! About Moxy Anne Moxy Anne is a 25-year-old musician from Southern California who sings her heart out with passion, energy, and excellence. Born in Newport Beach, CA, Moxy was a member of several local children’s singing groups and performed and recorded behind talent like Jackie Evancho, Aerosmith, Josh Groban, and Meryl Streep. Venues like the Microsoft Theater, Carnegie Hall, the LA Forum, Disneyland, the Walt Disney Concert Hall, and the House of Blues have all allowed Moxy to use her voice differently. She trained with renowned artist Gina Saputo, and began to venture into the musical world. As her experiences cultivated passion, she started her own band, Moxy and The Influence. MXI garnered thousands of international fans, released EPs Alive and The Best Revenge, as well as 3 music videos, and toured internationally. During college she studied privately with Sara Leib, Teryn Ré, and Bill Cantos. She was a member of the world-renowned APU Chamber Singers, touring China/Hong Kong. In early 2019, she completed her Bachelor of Music in Commercial Music at Azusa Pacific University and graduated with honors. Moxy is now a member of the choral group, The Sterling Ensemble, and took part in a choral tour of Italy in early 2020. Singing regularly in a multitude of styles (rock, jazz, pop, R&B, electronic, country, reggae, folk, classical, choral, acoustic and acapella music), she enjoys any experience where she can collaborate with talented musicians and reach others with the power and influence of music. She works frequently with groups and artists like Sydney Ellen, Vinnie Corbo, and Moses Sun at music venues, churches, and public/private events throughout California. She is also a lead vocalist for professional corporate cover bands Pop Gun Rerun (80’s rock) and Boogie Agenda. (Top 40s.) LOS ANGELES, CALIF – Hard rock singer and songwriter Moxy Anne announces new single, “Hysteria”, out on August 19th, 2022. The slowed down love song was arranged by Moxy Anne in collaboration with Jeremy Valentyne and Brandon Wolfe (Wolfe Studios) as a first dance surprise for her husband on their wedding day. Among over a dozen streaming platforms, the single will be available for download on Spotify, Apple Music, and iTunes. Alongside the new song, Moxy Anne will also be releasing a music video for “Hysteria.” Moxy will give her fans an exclusive look into her wedding ceremony and reception, as the never-before released video will be made from videos shot at her wedding in 202
Bonus · Tue, October 11, 2022
EX26 - Max Gowan - Musician First, Audio Engineer, Song Writer - Ornamental, No More Chirping, Snakes and Steely Dan - Dirty Work
EX 26 - Max Gowan - Musician First, Audio Engineer, Song Writer - Ornamental, No More Chirping, Snakes and Steely Dan - Dirty Work Hi, my name is Max and I'm an audio engineer based in Raleigh, NC. I received my BA in Communications as well as a minor in Audio Technology from American University in Washington, DC in 2019. I'm also a musician and producer and have been making records under my own name since I was 16. After mixing my own music for years, I developed my ear and began to work on albums other than my own. I started to get more work through word of mouth, which has allowed me to become involved in dozens of records by artists that I love. I am a musician first, and that's how I approach the engineering side of this art. I know how much your songs matter to you, because I know how much mine matter to me! My goal is never to impart "my sound" onto your project. Instead, I want to communicate with you about your desires for your music, so we can take a collaborative approach that results in the final mix or master that you are looking for. Thanks for taking the time to read this, and I look forward to working with you. Max Gowan has found himself as a centrifugal figure in the burgeoning music scene of central North Carolina. Through his behind-the-scenes work as an audio engineer, recording, mixing, and mastering both for local musicians and musicians around the country, he is a key force of all the invisible parts that go into music production. But with his sixth full length album Glossolalia, Max Gowan is taking a step out from the background, delving into personal and intimate themes for his new full length album. He indicates that this is a noticeable shift thematically – an intentional movement away from the muted or covert storytelling, and a direct effort to be more visible and transparent, even biographical, in his songwriting. The 25-year-old native of Raleigh, North Carolina has a long list to show for his music production accomplishments, and now his attention to detail and audio craftsmanship shines through on an album with production credits all his own. Gowan's richness in texture and soundscapes will often crown him as your favorite musician's favorite musician – the talent and dexterity instrumentality and the obvious knowledge of production uplift this project. releases September 2, 2022 "Viola and French Horn on Track 1 played by Caroline White Additional Synth on Track 2 played by Nate Wagner French Horn on Track 2 played by Caroline White Additional Synth on Track 5 played by Rex Echevarria Drums on Track 5 played by Chris Coco Additional drums on Track 6 played by Chris Coco Drums on Track 7 played by Travis Harrington Track 8 was co-produced by me and Brandon Breazeale Huge thank you to all my friends and family, and to Sound As Language for putting this out." Max Gowan - Orna
Bonus · Tue, October 04, 2022
EX25 - Featured - Eric Johnson Cliffs of Dover and Just to Be With You
EPISODE 25 - EXTERNAL Version for Non-Spotify Listeners! Eric Johnson has been traveling on a prolific odyssey over the course of more than four decades. Along the way, his creations have encompassed repertoire that cross pollinate genres which include rock, blues, jazz, fusion, soul, folk, new-age, classical and even country. Inevitably E.J. says it best himself in sharing. “It really boils down to the music and the song at the end of the day,” he explains. “If it doesn’t have that it gets boring for me. The most important thing for me is to grow musically and make a more expansive and meaningful artistic statement with every new project.” Among Johnson's many accolades are a Grammy award for "Cliffs Of Dover " (a track from his Platinum certified Ah Via Musicom), lifetime induction into the Guitar Player Gallery of Greats, his listing among the "100 Greatest Guitarists of the 20th Century" by Musician. In his hometown of Austin TX, a city full of guitarists the readers of the Austin Chronicle have voted Johnson the city's "Best Electric Guitarist" and "Best Acoustic Guitarist" in their yearly poll year after year. They also named him "Electric Guitarist of the Decade" and one of the top five "Musicians of the Decade". https://www.ericjohnson.com/ Eric Johnson - Cliffs of Dover Eric Johnson - Just to Be With You ___ The Add To My Playlist Website Have a podcast and need a great website? Try Podpage! podcast presented by True Media Solutions
Bonus · Tue, September 27, 2022
EX24 - Lifehouse Is Hanging Out With Us Somewhere In Between Songs
EPISODE 24 - EXTERNAL Version for Non-Spotify Listeners! LIFEHOUSE Jason Wade: Singer/songwriter/guitarist/piano Rick Woolstenhulme: Drums Bryce Soderberg: Bass “And we turn it inside out/To take it back/To the start.” “Who We Are” With the release of Lifehouse: Greatest Hits on Universal Music Enterprises, a chronological collection of the band’s 18 hit singles and best songs, this year marks a time for the band to look back on a remarkably successful career. Founded in 1999 by singer/ songwriter/guitarist Jason Wade in suburban Los Angeles while still in his teens as Blyss, Lifehouse has forged a path that most bands only dream about, topping the charts, having hit songs all over the radio, sharing the stage at arenas with the likes of the Rolling Stones, Pearl Jam and Matchbox Twenty. Since bursting on to the scene in 2000 with their hit debut, No Name Face – which sported the chart-topping Modern Rock-turned Hot 100 #2 hit, “Hanging by a Moment” – Lifehouse has released seven albums that have cumulatively sold more than 15 million around the world, spawning a string of multi-format airplay hits like “You and Me”, “First Time”, “Whatever It Takes” and “Halfway Gone”, the latter four co-written by Wade with collaborator Jude Cole. Having taken some time out after the release of 2015’s Out of the Wasteland , Lifehouse’s three members have dedicated themselves to individual pursuits. Recently signed to Sony/ATV Music Publishing, Wade has devoted himself to writing, releasing 40 songs that have never previously been available- one a week on the Internet. Bassist Bryce Soderberg now fronts his own band Komox (named after his Canadian hometown), while drummer Rick Woolstenhulme moved with his wife to Arizona to pursue online session work from his recording studio. “Radio has changed dramatically in the last few years, so it’s a nice change to be off that treadmill,” admits Wade, the son of missionaries who traveled to various countries, including Hong Kong before returning to the Pacific Northwest and then the West Valley of L.A., where he turned to songwriting to cope with a “traumatic” adolescence. “We feel a profound gratitude to be able to get to this point,” echoes Soderberg, who joined the band in 2004 in time to play on 2005’s Lifehouse album. “That we can celebrate our accomplishments with a new tour and Greatest Hits record makes this an amazing time for us.” https://lifehousemusic.com/ Lifehouse - Hanging By A Moment (Official Video) Lifehouse - Somewhere In Between
Bonus · Tue, September 20, 2022
EX23 - Jude Cole - American singer-songwriter, manager and record producer
EPSIODE 23 - EXTERNAL Version for Non-Spotify Listeners! Jude Cole is an American singer-songwriter, manager and record producer who started out as a four-sets-a-night musician, sideman and session guitarist, graduated to solo artist with three albums on Warner Bros. in the late ‘80s and early ‘90s, one release on Island Records, (1995) and one independent effort before he became manager, producer and co-writer with the band Lifehouse, actor Kiefer Sutherland and others. JUDE COLE SOLO MATERIAL “Baby, It’s Tonight” (#16 Pop Singles) “Time For Letting Go” (Top 40 Pop Singles) THE 90S Cole’s 1990 follow-up, A View From 3rd Street, delivered his first hits with “Baby, It’s Tonight” cracking the Top 5 on R&R’s Pop Singles chart and “Time for Letting Go” (also covered by Billy Ray Cyrus in 1998), with other singles “House Full of Reasons” and “Compared To Nothing”. Produced by noted film composer and friend James Newton-Howard – 1992’s Start the Car found him taking a more heartland roots-rocker Americana direction. Songs like title track “Start The Car” (R&R top 5 Rock), the yearning power ballad, “Tell the Truth” (cowritten by Howard), and the harmonica-laced country swagger of “First Your Money (Then Your Clothes)”, a song he co-wrote with frequent collaborator George M. Green, based on a saying Jude’s poker-playing father would declare when on rare occasion he came home a loser. -“That’s the way it goes… First your money, then your clothes” Thanks for listening! https://judecole.com/ @addtomyplaylistpodcast on all social platforms podcast presented by True Media Solutions
Bonus · Tue, September 13, 2022
EX22 - Special Guest Emma G - Featuring The Wolf I Feed and Fighter
EPISODE 22 - EXTERNAL VERSION - for all non-Spotify Listeners Welcome back! Today we are featuring a very special guest, Emma G! Emma G shares two songs with us today - The Wolf I Feed - Fighter This is the Spotify External version - to hear this podcast head over to Spotify and by signing up for a paid membership, you can hear this podcast with the music imbedded into the actual episode! About our guest! Emma G is an award-winning musician, author, and youth empowerment coach, I have had a lifelong battle with a rare neurological condition called hydrocephalus, so I understand trauma. I’ve been able to use music to recover from multiple traumas, including ten brain surgeries, by writing and singing my truth, sharing my experiences, and turning my lessons into blessings. I have a unique style that marries the styles of pop, soulful ballads, and a gritty rock edge. I’m now on a mission to save the world one song at a time, not just through my own music, but also by coaching teenagers to channel their voices and struggles through the powerful tool of songwriting. We all experience trauma, but songwriting is an effective tool to not simply communicate your teenagers’ struggles, but to identify key issues, simplify overwhelm, find the right language to communicate their thoughts, and present their learnings, feelings and overwhelm in a way that is non-confrontational, authentic, and creative. Youth Empowerment through Songwriting coaching is the perfect way I combine my background as a teacher, lecturer, YMCA youth coordinator and – of course – a singer/songwriter. Music is an incredibly effective tool for alchemy: helping audiences and teen songwriters alike overcome struggles, trauma, stress and overwhelm with songs of overcoming, resilience, self-love and stepping into one’s power. Recent TEDx Talk on how songwriting and music saved me after having had ten brain surgeries. If you're intrigued, or interested, you can check it out here :) https://emmagmusic.com/
Bonus · Tue, September 06, 2022
EX21 - Honeymoon Suite - Niagara Falls Ontario Band - two songs, New Girl Now and Feel It Again
EPISODE 21 - EXTERNAL Version for Non-Spotify Listeners! We welcome, from my hometown area! Honeymoon Suite! Honeymoon Suite is a Canadian rock band formed in 1981 in Niagara Falls, Ontario . The band's name was a nod to the fact that Niagara Falls is the unofficial honeymoon capital of the world. Next time they roll through your town with a live show - go check them out - they are amazing to see live! We had VIP tickets to a show here in Niagara Falls and it was outstanding! Two songs for you - New Girl Now and Feel It Again! Go ahead and add these songs to your Spotify Playlist! Thanks for listening to The Add To My Playlist Podcast Honeymoon Suite - New Girl Now Honeymoon Suite - Feel It Again ___ The Add To My Playlist Website Have a podcast and need a great website? Try Podpage! podcast presented by True Media Solutions
Bonus · Tue, August 30, 2022
EX20 - Bryan Adams Causing a Ruckus and Bothering the Neighbours
EPISODE 20 - EXTERNAL Version for Non-Spotify Listeners! Bryan Adams is bothering the neighbours by Waking Them Up with this album! Waking Up the Neighbours is the sixth studio album by Canadian singer-songwriter Bryan Adams , released on September 24, 1991. The album was recorded at Battery Studios in London and The Warehouse Studio in Vancouver , mixed at Mayfair Studios in London, and mastered by Bob Ludwig at Masterdisk in New York City . The album reached the number one position on the album charts in at least eight countries, becoming Adams' second best-selling album worldwide Two songs for you today Bryan Adams - Can't Stop This Thing We've Started Bryan Adams - Vanishing ___ The Add To My Playlist Website Have a podcast and need a great website? Try Podpage! podcast presented by True Media Solutions
Bonus · Tue, August 23, 2022
EX19 - Featuring - Henry Lee Summer - I Wish I Had A Girl and Hands on the Radio
EPISODE 19 - EXTERNAL Version for Non-Spotify Listeners! Hey did you catch the promo for Steve Yusko's great podcast - Long Island Sound ! Eager to discover new music from a wellspring of talent? Learn the backstory of the musicians you love from Long Island. In this podcast, we uncover new original music as well as the backstories of each artist and their journey to deliver their art. Steve Yusko, your host is a curiosity seeker and amateur musician who engages each guest in fun-loving conversation while introducing a few original songs during the show. Discover the journey and how our guests have navigated the turbulent waters of the music business. Up and coming artists will learn the tips of the trade to be successful in bringing their music to the forefront while understanding how The Long Island Sound podcast can be a great platform to reach a broader audience. The Long Island Sound podcast lives at GigDestiny.com On this episode, we uncover a great artist - Henry Lee Summer and share two songs from his catalogue Henry Lee Summer - I Wish I Had A Girl Henry Lee Summer - Hands On the Radio More about Henry Lee Summer This Brazil, Indiana native is self-taught on guitar, piano, and drums influenced by the best in country, R&B, rock & roll, and blues. Expressing a raw an style of rock & roll, Henry always adds his own voice and style. Summer recorded his first single, "Sweet Love," in 1982 and put out three more original songs on various samplers. Majestic released his first full-length album, Stay With Me, in 1984. It sold over a half million copies and was followed by Time for Big Fun in 1986. CBS also released three albums of his during the '80s. Summer signed with Epic in 1987 and released a self-titled album in 1988, followed by two more albums every two years. 1989 saw "I've Got Everything" emerge. In 1990 Henry entertained at Farm Aid IV. "Way Past Midnight" was released in 1991. "Til Somebody Loves You," a single, was released by Sony in 1991, and in 1993, Sony released Slamdunk featuring several favorites on it, including "The Boys and the Girls Are Doin' It" and "Forever Just Ain't What It Used to Be." Summer's next big CD came out in June 1999, released by Moon Pie. Smoke and Mirrors was a rock & roll fan's delight of all new lyrics and sounds, an eclectic mixture of Summer's songwriting that represented his 25 years of writing for and being in front of an enthusiastic audience. His sales over the years have topped well over the million mark. This has given
Bonus · Tue, August 16, 2022
EX18 - Featuring - Autograph - Make Sure You Sign In Please - Two featured Songs - Turn Up The Radio and Friday
EPISODE 18 - EXTERNAL Version for Non-Spotify Listeners! The band began in 1983 originally as a solo project for singer-songwriter/guitarist Steve Plunkett (also known as "Plunk"), who had recently left the band Silver Condor , due to his frustration with their lack of interest in recording his songs. Plunkett then began playing and recording his own material with a group of his musician friends, most of whom had previously played with him in other bands. On lead guitar was Steve Lynch, who had played with Plunkett in the band Looker , and who has a distinctive two-handed, fretboard-tapping technique, which eventually won him the "Guitar Solo of the Year" award from Guitar Player magazine for his work on Autograph's signature song, "Turn Up The Radio." Bassist Randy Rand knew Plunkett from their days together in Wolfgang , a club band in Los Angeles, which has been described as a local legend and of which Kevin Dubrow (lead singer of Quiet Riot ) said, "They smoked us all.... They got better response than us and Van Halen ." Steve Isham, keyboard player and longtime friend of Plunkett's, had earlier played with Holly Penfield , and on drums, Plunkett called on Keni Richards, his bandmate from John Doe , and whose friendship with Van Halen lead singer David Lee Roth led to Autograph 's big break. Over time, this group of musicians recording together took the form of an actual band. Plunkett chose the name "Autograph" for the band, having been inspired by hearing Def Leppard 's similarly-titled song "Photograph" on the radio. They recorded their first demos in late 1983, but gave copies of the demo to a few friends only. One of these friends, Andy Johns, a record producer, played their demo for David Lee Roth of Van Halen , who subsequently invited the band to open for them in their 1984 tour. The band rose to prominence as an opening act for Van Halen on their 1984 tour, an act of distinction for an unsigned band. Autograph signed a contract with RCA Records following a performance at Madison Square Garden in New York City in 1984. Two songs from Sign In Please <strong
Bonus · Tue, August 09, 2022
EX17 - Featuring - Van Hagar - The Best Version of Van Halen? Two Songs Featured - Summer Nights and Love Walks In
EPISODE 17 - EXTERNAL Version for Non-Spotify Listeners! We get knee deep into the whole - Roth vs Hagar Van Halen debate in this episode - check out two great songs post 1984 featuring Sammy and the Van Hagar Years... Roth fans, we will be back with an episode just for you! Summer Nights and Love Walks In - right here on the Add to My Playlist Podcast Join the community on Facebook and Instagram ! If you have music on Spotify, contact us and let's share the story behind your music with out audience! Van Halen - Summer Nights Van Halen - Love Walks In ___ The Add To My Playlist Website Have a podcast and need a great website? Try Podpage! podcast presented by True Media Solutions
Bonus · Wed, August 03, 2022
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Bonus · Tue, August 02, 2022
EX16 - Featured - Turning Up The Heat With Firehouse and these two songs - Don't treat me Bad and Love of a Lifetime
EX16 - Featured - Turning Up The Heat With Firehouse and these two songs - Don't treat me Bad and Love of a Lifetime 16 Gold & Platinum Records 7 Million Sales Worldwide 2 Billboard Hot 100 Top 5 Hits 4 Billboard Hot 100 Top 25 Hits 7 Billboard Hot 100 Top 100 Hits Winner of the American Music Awards 1991 Best New Hard Rock Heavy Metal Band 2 Time Winner ASCAP Songwriter's Award Love Of A Lifetime Number One Wedding Song FireHouse is an American rock band that formed in Richmond, Virginia , before moving to Charlotte, North Carolina , where they were signed to Epic Records in 1989. [6] The band reached stardom during the early 1990s with hit singles like " Reach for the Sky ", " Don't Treat Me Bad " and " All She Wrote ", as well as their signature power ballads " I Live My Life for You ", " Love of a Lifetime " and " When I Look Into Your Eyes ". At the 1992 American Music Awards , FireHouse won the award for "Favorite New Heavy Metal/Hard Rock Artist". [7] Two great songs Firehouse - Don't treat me bad - acoustic In our interview with FireHouse frontman CJ Snare , he explained: "Sometimes songs really are personal and sometimes they really, really aren't. I remember sitting down at the piano and coming up with that chord progression, but it sounds really different on piano, obviously, than it did on guitar. I had the first verse, bridge, and chorus, and then I brought it to the other guys in the band and we hammered out the rest of the song. Mostly Bill [Leverty, guitarist] and myself." Firehouse - Love of a lifetime CJ Snare had not yet formed FireHouse when he wrote this song. He had a gig playing solo in a hotel lounge with a keyboard and drum machine. One night afte
Bonus · Tue, July 26, 2022
EX15 - Two Songs about a small town - Miranda Lambert's Famous in a Small Town and John Mellencamp's Small Town
EPISODE 15 - EXTERNAL Version for Non-Spotify Listeners! Shout out to all those from a small town! In high school I lived in a town of 500 people - everyone knew everyone! "if you haven't heard a rumor by noon, Start one!" was one of the first lessons that I learned! Yes, living in a small town has some disadvantages - like, we didn't have a stoplight or a drive thru - I had to drive to larger community with my driving instructor to experience that! The one thing that I loved about a small town was the community! Being known, cared for and recognized was a great benefit of small town life! So, if you are listening to this today, and you find yourself in a small community, these two songs celebrate you! You are the star of this episode! Two songs today for you - Miranda Lambert - Famous in a small town and John Mellencamp - Small Town " Famous in a Small Town " is a song co-written and recorded by American country music artist Miranda Lambert . It was released in April 2007 as the second single from her album Crazy Ex-Girlfriend . It was Lambert's second Top 20 hit on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Songs chart. It was nominated for the Grammy Award for Best Female Country Vocal Performance in 2008. The song was written by Lambert and Travis Howard. The song was ranked number 40 on Engine 145's 50 Best Country Songs of 2007 " Small Town " is a 1985 song written by John Mellencamp and released on his 1985 album Scarecrow . The song reached #6 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart and #13 Adult Contemporary. Mellencamp wrote the song about his experiences growing up in a small town in Indiana , having been born in Seymour, Indiana , and living in Bloomington, Indiana , which, at the time of the release of the song, was larger. The music video has references to both towns. We would love to hear from you!! ___ The Add To My Playlist Website Have a podcast and need a great website
Bonus · Tue, July 19, 2022
EX14 - The Certified Guitar Player - Tommy Emmanuel and his two songs - Blue Moon and Angelina
EPISODE 14 - EXTERNAL Version for Non-Spotify Listeners! Featured - The Certified Guitar Player - Tommy Emmanuel and his two songs - Blue Moon and Angelina Two-time Grammy nominee Tommy Emmanuel is one of Australia’s most respected musicians. The legendary guitarist has a professional career that spans five decades and continues to intersect with some of the finest musicians throughout the world. A household name in his native Australia, Tommy has garnered hundreds of thousands of loyal fans worldwide. Tommy’s unique style – he calls it simply “finger style” – is akin to playing guitar the way a pianist plays piano, using all ten fingers. Rather than using a whole band for melody, rhythm, bass, and drum parts, Tommy plays all that – and more – on one guitar. Guitar legend Chet Atkins was one of the first to inspire Emmanuel to try this “fingerpicker” style as a child. Decades later, Atkins himself became one of Emmanuel’s biggest fans. In 1980 Emmanuel made a trip to the United States and finally met and got to play with his hero, Chet Atkins, in Nashville. From that magical moment forward, the Tennessee master guitarist and producer took the twenty-something Australian ace under his wing and began introducing him to other guitar legends. Tommy speaks of his mentor with the love and gratitude of a son and Atkins’ influences are evident throughout his music and personal philosophy. Emmanuel’s technical precision, his virtuosic improvisations and his unusually broad repertoire – which encompasses not only country and bluegrass, but pop, jazz, blues, gospel, even classical, flamenco, and aboriginal styles – bespeak Chet Atkins’ legacy. In this episode we feature two songs from Tommy Emmanuel - Blue Moon Tommy Emmanuel - Angelina ___ The Add To My Playlist Website Have a podcast and need a great website? Try Podpage! podcast presented by True Media Solutions
Bonus · Tue, July 12, 2022
EX13 - In Memory of Taylor Hawkins - The Foo Fighters - Two songs, On The Mend and My Hero
EPISODE 13 - EXTERNAL Version for Non-Spotify Listeners! Recently we lost a great musician - Oliver Taylor Hawkins (February 17, 1972 – March 25, 2022) was an American musician, widely known as the drummer for the rock band Foo Fighters , with whom he recorded eight studio albums between 1999 and 2021. Before joining the band in 1997, he was the touring drummer for Sass Jordan and for Alanis Morissette , as well as the drummer in the progressive experimental band Sylvia . Dave Grohl found a kindred spirit, friend and comrade in Taylor - their mutual admiration for each other was displayed in interviews, on and off stage and in the music. Dave said in a past interview about his first meeting with Taylor.... "The first time we met, we were at some radio show backstage, and he came up with a beer in his hand. He’s like, ‘Hey, man, what’s up? I’m Taylor, I play with Alanis Morissette. Dude, I love your record, it’s so cool!’ He was such a spaz. I was like, ‘Wow, you’re either my twin or my spirit animal, or my best friend!’ In the first 10 seconds of meeting him. And, of course, I’d seen him play the drums, and I thought he was an amazing drummer.” This episode of The Add To My Playlist Podcast highlights two songs - a song written by Dave dedicated to Taylor called Foo Fighters - On The Mend Foo Fighters ft. Shane Hawkins Perform - My Hero Thanks Taylor, for the music lives on. ___ The Add To My Playlist Website Have a podcast and need a great website? Try Podpage! podcast presented by True Media Solutions
Tue, July 05, 2022
EX12 - Girls and Boys with Mike Campbell - American Girl and The Boys of Summer
EX12 - Girls and Boys with Mike Campbell - American Girl and The Boys of Summer Two great songs from 2 different bands with one common thread - guitarist Mike Campbell shares the writing process that he went through in the writing and recording of American Girl by Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers and The Boys of Summer by Don Henley Hear how these songs were constructed, highlights of the recording process and interesting stories behind the songs featured in this episode! Tom Petty - American Girl Don Henley - The Boys of Summer @addtomyplaylistpodcast on all social platforms podcast presented by True Media Solutions
Mon, July 04, 2022
Dave from The Add To My Playlist Podcast Checking in!
Hey! Dave here, stopping in to thank you for listening around the world! Spotify's new video feature is exciting - still learning how to incorporate video into my podcast episodes! I am always looking for other music podcasters to collaborate with, musicians and bands to profile on the podcast! Hit me up on my social media channels for more info! Check out our Instagram stories for our daily dose of songs that we are listening to from our Spotify playlist - artists are noticing these posts and responding! I am all about building community and interacting with every listener! Let's do it! Find me here on my socials - would love to connect with you! ___ The Add To My Playlist Website Have a podcast and need a great website? Try Podpage! podcast presented by True Media Solutions
Tue, June 28, 2022
EX11 - Two songs about Jack and Diane with John Mellencamp and Jake Owen
EX11 - Two songs about Jack and Diane with John Mellencamp and Jake Owen In 1982 John Mellencamp released Jack and Diane! A song about two American kids, doin the beset they can! Listen to Kenny Aronoff share about how close he came to exiting the band, and how he stood up to John firing him, how he persevered and what he sacrificed to be apart of the legend of this song and this band! Jake Owen shares what it was like, and why it was important to have John's blessing to release an updated tip of the hat to John's classic Enjoy 2 songs connected by 2 great American kids, John Mellencamp - Jack and Diane Jake Owen - I Was Jack (You Were Diane) Thanks for listening! https://www.mellencamp.com/ https://www.jakeowen.net/ @addtomyplaylistpodcast on all social platforms podcast presented by True Media Solutions
Tue, June 21, 2022
EX10 - A Tool For Guitarists - The Ebow - The Jones Gang - Angel and Allies - Last Chance Café
EX10 - A Tool For Guitarists - The Ebow - The Jones Gang - Angel and Allies - Last Chance Café We shine the light on a great tool for any guitarist - the EBow! Two songs by two bands featuring an EBow in their recordings - The Jones Gang and Allies! Do I have a song for you! Welcome to the Add To My Playlist Podcast. Each episode will feature songs you should consider adding to your Spotify Playlist. Bust out of your musical rut and try on some new tunes from a variety of genres - hear some of the stories behind the singers and the songs that deserve a home in your playlist here on Spotify! I love hearing about a new song, artist or band - hey! Have you heard of…. There’s this great new song by…. Oh you gotta hear this song! Your new song awaits - I can’t wait to introduce to you today’s featured artist and song selections from my Spotify playlist - today we spin 2 songs featuring an ebow from The Jones Gang and Allies For the non-guitarists out there may I introduce you to an amazing tool in my guitar toolbox - a fun toy that unlocks an entirely new sound on the guitar! I want to share 2 songs that give prominence to the mighty ebow - hope you enjoy it! First - The Jones Gang - Angel features an ebow in the intro to their song. This haunting electric bow sound is signature for this song and sets the stage for the entire song - this is fun to play - a great song and so ebow! The Jones Gang - Angel Second - a Christian band that utilizes an ebow in the solo. Recorded in 1992, Lead singer Bob Carlisle later recorded a hit song Butterfly Kisses in 1998. The ebow solo starts at 3:17 - so haunting and perfect for this tune - one of my favourite ebow tunes ever! Allies - Last Chance Café Links: https://ebow.com/ Purchase an ebow on Amazon here The Jones Gang https://g.co/kgs/4pCqzr Links - Allies https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Allies_(band) ___ The Add To My Playlist Website Have a podcast and need a great website? Try Podpage! podcast presented by True Media Solutions
Tue, June 14, 2022
EX09 Featuring: Tebey - From Ontario Canada to Nashville The Good Ones and Good Jeans
EPISODE 9 - Spotify External Version From Ontario Canada to Nashville The Good Ones and Good Jeans (For Non-Spotify Subscribers) On this episode of The Add To My Playlist Podcast - we feature the amazing Tebey Nashville resident and Ontario, Canada native, Tebey, is a platinum selling artist, award winning producer and accomplished songwriter with six #1 songs in his repertoire of hits. Tebey grew up in the small town of Peterborough and went to high school in Burlington. While enjoying simultaneous success on the football field, he and his father made the decision to move to Nashville in his mid-teens to pursue his music career, while his mother stayed back in Canada to care for Tebey’s brother and sister. This bold move paid off when Tebey signed to BNA Records Nashville (RCA Label Group) in 2002. Though he’s been experiencing solid highlights for over a decade, the past three years in particular have seen some of Tebey’s biggest successes to date with three #1 songs as a writer: a US Billboard #1 with Justin Moore’s “SOMEBODY ELSE WILL”; a Canadian #1 with Gord Bamford’s “DIVE BAR” and his first #1 as an artist and writer with his GOLD single “WHO’S GONNA LOVE YOU”, for which he also received a SOCAN award in March 2019. He also co-wrote two additional top 5 radio hits during this timeframe - “DENIM ON DENIM” (certified Platinum) “GOOD JEANS” Overall, Tebey has four official top 5 radio singles, five top 10 singles, and four top 20 singles as a recording artist, and his music and videos have amassed over 50 million streams. The two songs for this episode were hard to nail down actually - there are so many to select from - I will try hard to limit myself here… Song #1 - This duet is just awesome - Tebey joins forces with another great Canadian Singer from Quebec, Marie-Mai - the harmonies are superb - a great song that paints a picture lyrically - you feel like you can just step into the song please add …. Tebey and Marie Mai - The Good Ones Song #2 - as a bass player, I love the bass leading off the song from the intro - a great play on words lyrically - this was one of the first songs from Tebey that caught me shazaamming on my phone - an awesome, fun tune - definitely worth adding to your playlist here on Spotify! Please add…. Tebey - Good Jeans For more info on Tebey and Marie Mai, please check out the links below, and let's continue to grow your playlist right here
Tue, May 24, 2022
E06 King's X is an American Rock Trio and featuring two songs - We Were Born To Be Loved and The Difference (in the Garden of St. Anne’s
E06 King's X is an American Rock Trio and featuring two songs - We Were Born To Be Loved and The Difference (in the Garden of St. Anne’s In this episode of The Add To My Playlist Podcast, we focus in on the amazing, Kings X King's X is an American rock band that originated in 1979 in Springfield, Missouri . They were first called The Edge and later became Sneak Preview before settling on its current name in 1985. The band's current lineup has remained intact for more than three decades, consisting of vocalist and bassist Doug Pinnick , drummer Jerry Gaskill and guitarist Ty Tabor . Their music combines progressive metal , funk and soul with vocal arrangements influenced by gospel , blues , and British Invasion rock groups. Despite a largely underground reputation as the "musician's musicians", King's X was pivotal in the early development of progressive metal , From the Faith Hope Love album - King’s X is a 3 piece band that have some of the most intricate arrangements both musically and vocally - for me the end of this song is a masterpiece - the pauses, hesitations, breaks and runs just make me smile - start at the 3:00 minute mark… 3:37 has a great drum break, the song ending just keeps going and going and going - this is the Energizer bunny song for sure! King’s X - We Were Born To Be Loved For something completely different, and to demonstrate the versatility of this band check out my favorite acoustic tune from King’s X - this tune has rich rich rich harmonies! This is a master class on acoustic guitar arrangements. King’s X - The Difference (in the Garden of St. Anne’s) Links: https://www.kingsxrocks.com/ @addtomyplaylistpodcast on all social platforms podcast presented by True Media Solutions
Tue, May 17, 2022
EX05 - Anysley Lister UK’s hottest contemporary blues guitarist with two songs, Purple Rain - Live (Prince Cover) and Free
EX05 - Anysley Lister UK’s hottest contemporary blues guitarist with two songs, Purple Rain - Live (Prince Cover) and Free In this episode of the Add To My Playlist Podcast we feature Aynsley Lister. Aynsley Lister is one of the UK’s hottest contemporary blues guitarists – many consider him to be among the best in the world. His unique brand of blues-based rock delivers contemporary songwriting fueled with the kind of heart and soul that’s missing from so much modern music. Whether passionately writing and recording his own material or mesmerizing audiences at his live shows, one thing is abundantly clear: music is hard-wired to his DNA and flows from his fingertips like sonic bolts of lightning. With over 100,000 albums sold, lashings of critical acclaim and years of high profile touring, Lister’s resumé speaks for itself and firmly secures his position as a leading light in the resurgence of British blues-infused music. Lister started playing guitar at 8 and played his first concert in a bar band at the age of 13. He had learned guitar by playing along to his father's old 45s of Freddie King , John Mayall and Eric Clapton . By the time he was 18, having already been in several bands, he formed his own, which recorded two albums - Messin' With The Kid (1996) and Pay Attention! (1997). “Music is a release for me. When I play I get lost in it and it's a very happy place to be” - Aynsley Lister Aynsley Lister - Purple Rain - Live (Prince Cover) As a fender strat guitar player, I really enjoyed Aynsley’s version of Prince’s Purple Rain - Spotify suggested it to me awhile back and i fell in love with his version! Another great song I am playing over and over is his song Free - check it out… I love the solo portion from 3:49 - 4:59 4:06 - 4:30 sounds like an Ebow - I will have an episode soon on 2 of my favourite songs featuring an ebow… Take a listen to Free - a great example of a song with dynamics. I just want to get my guitar out and play along, here it is - consider adding to your Spotify playlist…. Aynsley Lister - Free Please add Aynsley Lister’s cover of Prince’s Purple Rain and his tune Free to your playlist - if you are a bluesy guitar fan - check out his entire catalog! Aynsley’s links: http://www.aynsleylister.co.uk/ @addtomyplaylistpodcast on all social platforms podcast presented by True Media Solutions
Tue, May 10, 2022
EX04 Featuring: Susie McLean an artist I have played with and her two songs Sing Your Song and ‘Till the Morning Comes
EX04 Featuring: Susie McLean an artist I have played with and her two songs Sing Your Song and ‘Till the Morning Comes This episode features: Susie McLean! I had the unique pleasure of helping Susie form a band here in Ontario for select performances - I played bass and guitar for Susie’s live shows. We had an amazing live band and we had the opportunity to play at Indigo’s in Toronto as well as Niagara area wineries! From Susie’s site - For me, it all started with music. Growing up in a household where Gospel music was the norm, I quickly connected to music which led to playing piano and songwriting. Susie was nominated for an original piece she wrote called “Sing Your Song'' at the Independent Music Awards and another nomination as “Best Jazz Artist” at the Toronto Independent Music Awards. Susie can be heard across Canada at every Chapters Indigo on their in-store playlist. On top of a great musical career, Susie is also a professional actor! From Susie’s imdb page: Susie McLean is an actor, known for Pixels (2015), High-Rise Rescue (2017) and Beauty and the Beast (2012). As mentioned, this first song for your playlist is Susie’s original song - Sing Your Song. A great relaxed jazzy tune - such a beautiful song. Enjoy! Susie McLean - Sing Your Song This second song was always fun to play live - I always loved the light gallop to the tune and when the drums kicked in the song would lift into a nice groove - this was a great song to perform live. The ending always made me a little nervous - I only had one shot to hit that final walk at the end of the song!! Susie McLean - ‘Till the Morning Comes Please add Susie’s songs to your playlist - enjoy one of Indigo’s featured artists right here on Spotify Susie’s links: https://www.susiemclean.com/ @addtomyplaylistpodcast on all social platforms podcast presented by True Media Solutions
Tue, May 03, 2022
EX03 Featuring: Suzie McNeil Canadian Singer From Rockstar INXS Contestant to Soloist - two songs - Hung Up and Merry Go Round
EX03 Featuring: Suzie McNeil Canadian Singer From Rockstar INXS Contestant to Soloist - two songs - Hung Up and Merry Go Round Welcome to The Add to My Playlist Podcast right here on Spotify! From Rockstar INXS Contestant, to singing alongside superstars like Aerosmith's Steven Tyler, Canadian Singer and superstar, Suzie McNeil is a big deal - yep, that rhymed! Two great songs from Suzie to share with you in this episode "Hung Up" and "Merry Go Round" - these two songs would make an excellent addition to your every expanding Spotify playlist! Check out Suzie's links below and let her know you heard her songs featured on The Add To My Playlist Podcast right here and only here on Spotify! It is all about The Singer, The Song and The Story! Suzie McNeil - Hung Up Suzie McNeil - Merry Go Round Suzie’s links: https://www.suziemcneil.com/ @addtomyplaylistpodcast on all social platforms podcast presented by True Media Solutions
Tue, April 19, 2022
EX01 - Andrew Hyatt - Northern Ontario Canada Artist and his two songs Habit and I Needed That - Spotify External Version
EX01 Featuring: Andrew Hyatt - Northern Ontario Canada Artist and his two songs Habit and I Needed That - Spotify External Version This episode features Canadian Singer and Songwriter, Andrew Hyatt. From working for a mining company in Northern Ontario to playing on stages, Andrew has carved out a musical lane with great songs you should consider adding to your Spotify Playlist! Please add "Habit" & "I Needed That" to your Spotify Playlist! Catch you on the next episode - it is all about The Singer, The Song and The Story - here on the Spotify exclusive - Add to my Playlist Podcast Cheers Dave More on Andrew and where to find him! Links: Featured Songs Andrew Hyatt - Habit Andrew Hyatt - I Needed That https://www.andrewhyattmusic.com/ @addtomyplaylistpodcast on all social platforms podcast presented by True Media Solutions
Trailer · Mon, April 18, 2022
The Add To My Playlist Podcast Trailer
Do you love music? Want to grow your playlist? Spotify has changed the game! Imagine a podcast where you can actually include the song from the artist or band that you love and the artist gets paid for your listen and playlist add! I have over 40 years of musical experience in several bands - recorded and performed here in Canada and I would love to share with the stories and songs that mean so much to me. This podcast is all about The Singer, The Song and The Story I am looking forward to sharing this musical journey with you one song at a time. Let's build your Spotify Playlist together here on "The Add To My Playlist Podcast" Cheers - Dave! #TheAddToMyPlaylistPodcast #Spotify #SupportTheMusic #YourPlaylist Podcast produced by TrueMediaSolutions.ca https://theaddtomyplaylistpodcast.com
Mon, April 18, 2022
Welcome to the new video version of The Add To My Playlist Podcast
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