Music Makers San Diego

In this episode, Gary talks with Ashley E. Norton about her early influences, her time in Nashville, her songwriting pledge & more. Ashley also performs three of her original songs during the conversation.https://www.instagram.com/musicmakerssd https://www.instagram.com/ladypsychiatristsbooth https://ashleyenorton.com

In this latest episode, Gary talks with Ass Pocket Whiskey Fellas members, Jack, Stive & Floyd, about how they came up with the band name, the beginnings of the band, What it's like writing in a band of eight & much more. The guys also perform three of their original songs during the conversation.https://www.instagram.com/musicmakerssd https://www.instagram.com/asspocketwhiskeyfellas https://asspocketwhiskeyfellas.com

In this latest episode, Gary talks with Sara Andrea about what it was that first made her think about the singer/songwriter side of music, who inspired her the most as a songwriter, where she draws her inspiration from for her songs & more. Sara also performs three of her original songs during the conversation.https://www.instagram.com/musicmakerssd https://www.instagram.com/sarademoranville

In this episode, Gary talks with Em Cable about the music she listened to growing up, who influenced her sound the most, what the future holds for her & more. Em also performs three of her original songs during the conversation.https://www.instagram.com/musicmakerssd https://www.instagram.com/emcable

In this latest episode of Music Makers San Diego, Gary talks with Scotty Bones about his style of music, who his major songwriting influences are, how he draws from different experiences in his songwriting & more. Scotty also performs three of his original songs during the conversation.https://www.instagram.com/musicmakerssd https://www.instagram.com/_scottybones

In this episode, Gary talks with Son Terre about how he came up with his professional stage name, what album changed how he felt about music, his take on songs with messages & more. Son also performs three of his original songs during the conversation.https://www.instagram.com/musicmakerssd https://www.instagram.com/sonterremusic

In this latest episode, Gary talks with Jennifer Klein about what it was like growing up in a commune, what the music industry was like when she was first starting out in it, where she draws her inspiration from for her songwriting & more. Jennifer also performs three of her original songs during the conversation.https://www.instagram.com/musicmakerssd https://www.instagram.com/jenniferkleinmusic

In this episode, Gary talks with Chad about his time studying at the Institute of Production & Recording, why he spent so much time through the years listening to Top 40 radio, why he does what he does & more. Chad also performs three of his original songs during the conversation.https://www.instagram.com/musicmakerssd https://www.instagram.com/sailonsaylor

In this latest episode, Alex Bergan & Megan Mattix, of The Wellsprings, talk to Gary about why they chose the name The Wellsprings, their music & songwriting influences, how important it is to connect with their listeners & more. They also perform three of their original songs during the conversation.https://www.instagram.com/musicmakerssd https://www.instagram.com/thewellspringsmusic

In this episode, Gary is joined by singer/songwriter, Marklyn Retzer. They talk about his introduction to music, songwriting as therapy, his songwriting process and more. Marklyn also performs three of his original songs during the conversation.https://www.instagram.com/musicmakerssd https://www.instagram.com/marklynmusic https://marklynmusic.com

In this episode of Music Makers San Diego, Gary talks with Francis Blume about his taste in music & how it changed over the years, when he made the decision to pursue music professionally, the impact he hopes his songs have on others & more. Francis also performs three of his original songs during the conversation.https://www.instagram.com/musicmakerssd https://www.instagram.com/francis.blume

In this latest episode, Gary talks with Violette Larsen and Brendan Michie of Sleepy Pearls about how they came up with their name, their style of music & its origins, how they write as a team & more. Sleepy Pearls also performs three of their original songs during the conversation.https://www.instagram.com/musicmakerssd https://www.instagram.com/sleepypearls

In this episode, Gary talks with Aaron Markland, also known as Seawall Prophet, about some of the music & artists that influenced him & helped to shape his current sound, the meaning behind the name Seawall Prophet & what he considers to be the most satisfying part of making music. Aaron also performs three of his original songs during the conversation.https://www.instagram.com/musicmakerssd http://seawallprophet.com

In this episode, Gary talks with Bobo Czarnowski about how much music played a part in his life growing up, what it was like being part of a duo, why he likes to collaborate with his songwriting & more. Bobo also plays three of his original songs during the conversation.https://www.instagram.com/musicmakerssd/ https://www.facebook.com/bob.b.czarnowski

Not only can they learn their instrument of choice in and out, but they can also venture into several other aspects of the music industry that are based around the technical aspects of sound. https://www.instagram.com/musicmakerssd https://www.instagram.com/madero.music

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Marc interview Ellie about her time at SXSW and launching an electric guitar company, Marc and Ellie play "Which One Has To Go" - a game about picking 1 out of 4 bands that gotta go.

Ellie, Marc, and Bill discuss nightmare gig experiences, nightmare recording studio experiences, and try to figure out if a man is an asshole for not supporting his wife's music career on reddit thread "Am I The Asshole"

Marc, Ellie, Rodrigo, and Nathan talk about getting shows around San Diego, play a funny lyric game, and discuss events this weekend (2/25/22) in San Diego. Learn about show promotion, how to navigate venues and pay-to-play scenarios, and learn about the San Diego music scene!

Marc and Ellie discuss social justice concerns within the music industry, including within the Spotify algorithm. Then they speak on their upcoming show related to harm reduction at a local venue in San Diego, and the importance of educating artists/venues on Narcan.

Marc and Ellie get into the 'dos' and 'donts' of DIY touring, Marc tries to guess which musician said the quote, and as always Ellie gives updates on what's goin on in San Diego this weekend! (2/3/22)