Music Matters with Darrell Craig Harris

It's a real pleasure to chat with actress, singer and show producer – Erin Baltsar. This ladies career path has taken her right across both the continental United States, Europe and beyond. Performing in off broadway and regional shows and onto New York. Erin is currently starring in FRIENDS! The Musical Parody which pivots to Paris Las Vegas to continue its successful off-Broadway run that pokes fun at the show we know and love. Erin also formed and manages a Vintage Jazz trio called 'The Swing It! Girls' - performing great music and entertainment to the servicemen and women of the united states armed forces and the general public alike. Erins professional credits include theater, film and television. Find out more about Erin Baltsar - The Swing It"! Girls and more. A Big thanks to our friends at #AudioGeer and the team @shure for their awesome support! #Shure #MV7 #podcast mic! Please check out our Music Matters podcast on @spotifypodcasts Hey, also check out the New Music Matters Podcast Website- and Music Matters SWAG And a Big Shout and thanks for the support of the following: Rodney Hall FAME Recording Studios in Muscle Shoals, Alabama Shure microphones Affliction clothing and Nigel J. my co-producer and voice over talent, all while running - Music Tribes Unite Media for our Podcast - Productions - Please, support, LIKE and helps us grow - check out our Social Media pages:

Listen in on this episodes with our special guest Alan Hewitt - the Moody Blues keyboardist since 2010. Darrell and Alan chat about Alan's latest grammy nominated group - Alan Hewitt and One Nation. They also chat about Alan playing with Earth Wind and Fire, One Nation, The Moody Blues. Alan was originally a drummer and switched to keyboard when he realised the wide-ranging scope it provided him for composing music. His composing credits cover both film music and TV. They include National Lampoon’s Van Wilder, Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason, Survivor, MTV, Dancing With The Stars, and is a composer for the Oprah Winfrey shows (including Oprah’s Big Give & Dr Oz). He also has scored the music for Sony/Lionsgate TV series “Tom Holland’s Twisted Tales” and many more. Alan's list of accolades from the industry continue to grow and includes The Golden Planet, New York International Film Fest Award, San Francisco Ocean Film Fest, both for best music score, 2 Global Music Awards, ESPY Award and 2 triple platinum albums, Warrant’s Cherry Pie and Earth,Wind & Fire’s Best Of Vol 1. His latest project Alan Hewitt & One Nation has won two Global Music Awards for 2015. “Best Instrumental Album & Best Instrumentalist” Alan’s latest project is a critically acclaimed fusion of great songs combined with great performances. Alan rounds off this very informative chat offering great advice to new and young aspiring artists hoping to make music a long-term career. Golden Nugget advice from a seasoned talented professional, and all round good guy. I recommend you go over to Alan's website and checkout ALL there is to know about Alan Hewitt - (this includes all his social media links as well.) A Big thanks to our friends at #AudioGeer and the team @shure for their awesome support! #Shure #MV7 #podcast mic! Please check out our Music Matters podcast on @spotifypodcasts Hey, also check out the New Music Matters Podcast Website- and Music Matters SWAG And a Big Shout and thanks for the support of the following: Rodney Hall FAME Recording Studios in Muscle Shoals, Alabama Shure microphones Affliction clothing and Nigel J. my co-producer and voice over talent, all while running - Music Tribes Unite Media for our Podcast - Productions - Please, support, LIKE and helps us grow - check out our Social Media pages:

On this episode 07 - Season 2 of Music Matters Podcast...Darrell Craig Harris guest is Internationally known vocalist, actress, show producer and good friend Anne Martinez. Listen in and hear about the lessons that Anne has learnt along the way to maintain and grow her highly successful career. Working with well known entertainers, producing and creating shows, and working through the corvid lockdown. Originally from New York, Anne has spent her whole life in the arts and entertainment industry, coming from a talented musical family. As a trained dancer and musician, Anne has travelled the world in constant pursuit of honing her skills. This includes time on the London, UK scene and beyond. For the last eight years Anne has made her home with her husband in Las Vegas. Quickly building up a positive and solid arts performers reputation. Once again this is through Anne's attitude towards treating her craft as a business with an eye for both the detail, the respectful way she interacts with her peer group, growing fan base, and the general public audience. Anne is happy for you to connect with her if you have industry related question via her social media links below. - LV Headliner Vocalist Showgirl @fantasyluxor - Bradshaw - @luxorlv, RED PENNY ARCADE @venetianlasvegas- @bestagencylv- #bazpalazzo https://youtu.be/Fdy5HjeV0wI A Big thanks to our friends at #AudioGeer and the team @shure for their awesome support! #Shure #MV7 #podcast mic! Please check out our Music Matters podcast on @spotifypodcasts Hey, also check out the New Music Matters Podcast Website- and Music Matters SWAG And a Big Shout and thanks for the support of the following: Rodney Hall FAME Recording Studios in Muscle Shoals, Alabama Shure microphones Affliction clothing and Nigel J. my co-producer and voice over talent, all while running - Music Tribes Unite Media for our Podcast - Productions - Please, support, LIKE and helps us grow - check out our Social Media pages:

Our guest today is Dr Michael Santucci an audiologist, president and founder of Sensaphonics a globally known audio company based in Chicago, Illinois, USA. Making custom molded in-ear monitors, earplugs, and hearing protection for musicians, sound engineers, industrial use, motor sports and for aircraft pilots and even space shuttle astronauts. Listen in as audiologist Dr. Michael Santucci chats about the development of good hearing health for musicians, and some valuable technical information which may surprise even seasoned audio industry and musicians when setting up for live concerts and gigs. Dr. Santucci also heads up the “Listen Safe” initiative as a team member with the World Health Organization. This podcast is published to celebrate all the Great work that the World Health Organization does with experts like Dr Santucci in bringing greater awareness for the need to protect our hearing throughout the course of our lives. Celebrate yours and others hearing on World Hearing Day 2021. March 03, 2021. #hearathon2021 #worldhearingday #hearingcare #safelistening Links for Dr Santucci: Sensaphonics & ASI Audio A Big thanks to our friends at #AudioGeer and the team @shure for their awesome support! #Shure #MV7 #podcast mic! Please check out our Music Matters podcast on @spotifypodcasts Hey, also check out the New Music Matters Podcast Website- and Music Matters SWAG And a Big Shout and thanks for the support of the following: Rodney Hall FAME Recording Studios in Muscle Shoals, Alabama Shure microphones Affliction clothing and Nigel J. my co-producer and voice over talent, all while running - Music Tribes Unite Media for our Podcast - Productions - Please, support, LIKE and helps us grow - check out our Social Media pages:

J-pop and K-pop Mega hit songwriter Mayu Wakisaka chats with Darrell on Music Matters Podcast. Speaking from her home in Tokyo. Mayu and Darrell chat about her tremendous success as a songwriter and as a popular singer. J-pop and K-pop are very different because of their respective languages, and Mayu explains how things are done. Mayu shares information about Darrell's involvement in the launching of her success songwriting career that he was not aware of. Guess you learning something new everyday :) Mayu has written for TWICE, Girls Generation, Got7, TXT, OH MY GIRL etc., and its worth checking out her Discography. Also, Mayu has lots of exciting things on the horizon and you can check it all out through her social media platform links below: (Please note the recording had some technical connection issues while recording live - we've done our best to clean the audio up and we hope you enjoy this interview.) A Big thanks to our friends at #AudioGeer and the team @shure for their awesome support! #Shure #MV7 #podcast mic! Please check out our Music Matters podcast on @spotifypodcasts Hey, also check out the New Music Matters Podcast Website- and Music Matters SWAG And a Big Shout and thanks for the support of the following: Rodney Hall FAME Recording Studios in Muscle Shoals, Alabama Shure microphones Affliction clothing and Nigel J. my co-producer and voice over talent, all while running - Music Tribes Unite Media for our Podcast - Productions - Please, support, LIKE and helps us grow - check out our Social Media pages:

My special guest on this episode is Billy Amendola, the editor at large of the long-time popular magazine 'Modern Drummer'. Billy graciously shares personal facts for the first time. His growing friendship with Ringo Star since meeting at Saturday Night Live (SNL). His early music career, the forming in 1974 of the New York City based band 'Mantus'. Achieving three top ten dance singles with a worldwide success in the late 70s, and that's just for starters! We chat about Billy's start at Modern Drummer magazine and the founder, his mentor, dear friend and drummer - Ron Spagnardi. Billy shares what he feels are the important elements needed to be a good writer and what is expected if you wish to submit an article to Modern Drummer. He goes on to talk about what he's observing about the music industry in its current state with the Covid19 pandemic. How vitally important it is for the music industry to collaborate and notice the prime opportunity we have to make it better and more equitable. Billy has reinvented himself over and over throughout his sustained and successful career. As a live performer, studio musician, producer/songwriter, and as mentioned his various roles including editor at large for Modern Drummer. There is not doubt that Billy deeply loves the music industry for its art, and is not in anyway starry-eyed over fame. Billy has supported the launch of many performers as well as advocating for the rights of both established and new artist. He exemplifies the ability and need to reinvent oneself to remain current and he does this with finesse. He champions comprehensive music licensing reform, most notably The Music Modernization Act, which impacts hundreds of thousands of music creators. Billy Amendola has both consulted and been the co-host for David Fishof’s Rock N' Roll Fantasy Camp, where attendees play, write and record music in professional rehearsal and recording studios alongside music industry legends. Our time chatting was very enjoyable, insightful and just evaporated far to quickly. As they say 'Time fly's when your having fun' and Billy was a real fun guest. Please checkout Billy social media pages and please consider subscribing to the Modern Drummer magazine. A Big thanks to our friends at #AudioGeer and the team @shure for their awesome support! #Shure #MV7 #podcast mic! Please check out our Music Matters podcast on @spotifypodcasts Hey, also check out the New Music Matters Podcast Website- and Music Matters SWAG And a Big Shout and thanks for the support of the following: Rodney Hall FAME Recording Studios in Muscle Shoals, Alabama Shure microphones Affliction clothing and Nigel J. my co-producer and voice over talent, all while running - Music Tribes Unite Media for our Podcast - Productions - Please, support, LIKE and helps us grow - check out our Social Media pages:

It was a real pleasure to chat with Denny....his Dad and Mom inspired and taught me a lot through my interactions with them both at music school in California. So, when I had a chance to chat with Tommy's son Denny about the wonderful film - 'The Wrecking Crew' I couldn't wait to hear about some of the interesting history behind how the film came to life as well as some insight into Denny's own cinematic career. Listen in as Denny explains why his film about a legendary group of studio musicians took nearly 20 years to make. His film is all about the legendary group of 1960s Los Angeles session musicians who played on everything from Phil Spector classics and "Good Vibrations" to commercial jingles, Denny explains why the name The Wrecking Crew? Back in those early studio days of the 60s turning up for work in a Hawaiian shirt was not the done thing! Far to casual for the establishment - who believed that this group of session musicians would 'wreck' the industry by dressing in a casual manner! The movie, started in 1996 with a roundtable conversation featuring his father, guitarist Tommy Tedesco (who died in 1997), bassist Carol Kaye, drummer Hal Blaine and saxophonist Plas Johnson. The film premiered in 2008, starting in film festival and you can currently watch it on Amazon Prime. Denny goes onto explain the daunting task of clearing 110 songs with 90 plus of them being top 40 hits. Imagine paying dozens of musicians, publishers and labels residual royalties for their music to be included in the documentary! Denny never gave up and pitched the documentary to many people, he raised enough money to pay 297 session musicians whose names were on contracts for the songs used in the documentary film. Denny still remains as dedicated as he did in 1996 to telling this very important story about 'The Wrecking Crew' and their invaluable contribution to the music industry told through this insightful and extremely enjoyable documentary film. We've only really scratched the surface of Denny Tedesco and his own cinematic career - his time at IMAX and his latest documentary in production - 'The Immediate Family', and much, much more...To find out more about Denny Tedesco and connect follow the links below. 'The Wrecking Crew' documentary film on Amazon Denny Tedesco IMBD A Big thanks to our friends at #AudioGeer and the team @shure for their awesome support! #Shure #MV7 #podcast mic! Please check out our Music Matters podcast on @spotifypodcasts Hey, also check out the New Music Matters Podcast Website- and Music Matters SWAG And a Big Shout and thanks for the support of the following: Rodney Hall FAME Recording Studios in Muscle Shoals, Alabama Shure microphones Affliction clothing and Nigel J. my co-producer and voice over talent, all while running - Music Tribes Unite Media for our Podcast - Productions - Please, support, LIKE and helps us grow - check out our Social Media pages:

Darrell was introduced to Yuri through Darrell's performance connection with the well-known traditional Bon Daiko drummer Isaku Kageyama. YURI KAGEYAMA is a poet, fiction writer, essayist, journalist, filmmaker and songwriter of bilingual and bicultural (Japanese and American) upbringing chats with Darrell Craig Harris on Music Matters. Yuri shares her thoughts on current daily life in Tokyo and shares her keen perspectives on how we all need to be personally responsible if we wish for a collective legacy that offers a positive outcome for our succeeding generations. Yuri talks about her award winning film - “NEWS FROM FUKUSHIMA” which has garnered great support as it's premiered in film festivals around the world. Yuri recites her moving poem about the plight of fukushima accompanied by Darrell on his bass guitar in a moving online live performance for us. This film is a a stark example of lessons we must learn from the under-reported catastrophic failure of the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant which suffered major damage from the magnitude 9.0 earthquake and tsunami that hit Japan on March 11, 2011. The chain of events caused radiation releases from Units 1-4 forcing the evacuation of 83,000 residents from towns around the plant. The triple meltdown also caused concerns about contamination of food and water supplies, including the 2011 rice harvest, and also the health effects of radiation on workers at the plant. Scientists estimate that the accident released 18 quadrillion becquerels of caesium-137 into the Pacific Ocean, contaminating 150 square miles of the ocean floor. Website - Yuri Kageyama - and Yuri's social media links: A Big thanks to our friends at #AudioGeer and the team @shure for their awesome support! #Shure #MV7 #podcast mic! Please check out our Music Matters podcast on @spotifypodcasts Hey, also check out the New Music Matters Podcast Website- and Music Matters SWAG And a Big Shout and thanks for the support of the following: Rodney Hall FAME Recording Studios in Muscle Shoals, Alabama Shure microphones Affliction clothing and Nigel J. my co-producer and voice over talent, all while running - Music Tribes Unite Media for our Podcast - Productions - Please, support, LIKE and helps us grow - check out our Social Media pages:

Music Matters is a podcast series hosted by globally published music journalist, pro musician, published Getty Images photographer Darrell Craig Harris. Music Matters is based in Las Vegas! The series is produced by the Music Matters team which includes Darrell Craig Harris and voiceover artist and co-producer Nigel J. at MusicTribesUnite.Media based in the south of France! The podcast series features guests from all facets of the music industry including globally known artists, musicians, music biz insiders, music-related manufacturers and more!

In this episode, Darrell chats with his good friend Rodney Hall, who is the president of the FAME Recording Studios in Muscle Shoals Alabama. Rodney is also the co-owner of FAME Publishing. Rodney's father - Rick Hall along with Billy Sherrill and Tom Stafford founded Florence Alabama Music Enterprises in 1959. Rick Hall took over as the sole owner in 1960 and renamed the recording studio with the acronym of its original name as FAME Recording Studios, moving location to Wilson Dam Highway in Muscle Shoals. In 1962 they moved again to the current building which started construction with a $12000 bank loan raised by his family. Listen in as Rodney chats from the comfort of the newly revamped studio B at FAME, sharing some fascinating childhood memories including playing pranks on some of the most famous individuals in the music industry to funny little anecdotes his father told him when he was asked about the Rolling Stones as a guest on the late-night Jonny Carson show. How his father gave him and his brother 5 cows each, as a way of earning money via their calf's to help pay for college and more!. Rodney continues to build upon his fathers famous legacy and in his own right. Producing amazing music at the FAME Recording Studios. Rodney works with a family of top-flight session musicians keeping the worldwide well-earned studios reputation at the forefront of the ever evolving music industry. To read more about this famous icon of Americana music history. Especially as a safe-harbor of culture diversity and a sanctuary of a special sound - just visit their website. Also, check out the Social media channels to keep up to date with all things - past, present and future @ FAME Recording Studios... A Big thanks to our friends at #AudioGeer and the team @shure for their awesome support! #Shure #MV7 #podcast mic! Please check out our Music Matters podcast on @spotifypodcasts Hey, also check out the New Music Matters Podcast Website- and Music Matters SWAG And a Big Shout and thanks for the support of the following: Rodney Hall FAME Recording Studios in Muscle Shoals, Alabama Shure microphones Affliction clothing and Nigel J. my co-producer and voice over talent, all while running - Music Tribes Unite Media for our Podcast - Productions - Please, support, LIKE and helps us grow - check out our Social Media pages:

Well-known bassist Josh Paul is my special guest on this episode. Listen in as Josh shares backstories and insight into his life and as a bass player for the very successful rock bands - Daughtry, Suicidal Tendencies, and Infectious Grooves. Josh also tell us about his really interesting music projects that he's completed, his current ones, Zenith Devine, and the musical soundtracks by Josh and Brian Craddock on - The Project Chronicles - growing video series. As a family man, Josh also shares some of the lessons he's learnt over the years and why family is both a vital supportive anchor. Also, when you're touring, how important it is to be flexible, and have a working relationship built on mutual respect and trust. All these things and more help keep the passion alive while travelling away from home. Check out Josh Paul's website on Daughtry for both news and future tour dates. Also, you can follow, LIKE and keep up to date with Josh and his projects via his Social media links. Oh Yeah - and have a listen to Josh's project Zenith Devine on Spotify :) A Big thanks to our friends at #AudioGeer and the team @shure for their awesome support! #Shure #MV7 #podcast mic! Please check out our Music Matters podcast on @spotifypodcasts Hey, also check out the New Music Matters Podcast Website- and Music Matters SWAG And a Big Shout and thanks for the support of the following: Rodney Hall FAME Recording Studios in Muscle Shoals, Alabama Shure microphones Affliction clothing and Nigel J. my co-producer and voice over talent, all while running - Music Tribes Unite Media for our Podcast - Productions - Please, support, LIKE and helps us grow - check out our Social Media pages:

Welcome to the Inaugural episode of Music Matters Podcast with your host - Darrell Craig Harris. My special guest on this first episode is Nigel J. Farmer. Like myself, he's constantly on the go! His background and travels are wide-ranging, and he's the editor in chief of one of the top jazz magazine. He's a lot more, and he's my friend, and actually the intro/outro voiceover and co-producer with me on Music Matters podcast. Listen in and hear this cheeky chap and his English voice as he answers my questions and makes comments on some of his many music-related projects. And all from on top of a hill in SW France. Some of the links to his endeavours are below. Remember, that in upcoming shows I have lots of Music Matters guests lined up. Please do check out our social media channels and appreciate your support and LIKES at a time when Music Matters even more to all of us. Perhaps as a space to go and seek sanctuary, happiness and rejuvenation. A Big thanks to our friends at #AudioGeer and the team @shure for their awesome support! #Shure #MV7 #podcast mic! Please check out our Music Matters podcast on @spotifypodcasts Hey, also check out the New Music Matters Podcast Website- and Music Matters SWAG And a Big Shout and thanks for the support of the following: Rodney Hall FAME Recording Studios in Muscle Shoals, Alabama Shure microphones Affliction clothing and Nigel J. my co-producer and voice over talent, all while running - Music Tribes Unite Media for our Podcast - Productions - Please, support, LIKE and helps us grow - check out our Social Media pages:

#QuickChatsMMP Music Matters Podcast now uses the new SHURE MV7 as my good friends at Audio Geer sent me one in a gorgeous silver (also comes in black) to try and I'm now hooked... Nigel J. in SW France also recently received his black SHURE MV7 for use in his podcast studio and as a back up for his voice overwork. Listen as Nigel J. and I explain some of the really great benefits of owning this dynamic microphone. Inspired by the legendary SM7B, the MV7 is a dynamic microphone with USB and XLR outputs, suitable for use with computers as well as professional audio interfaces. Connect it via USB and explore the setting possibilities and automatic level adjustment mode offered by the ShurePlus ™ MOTIV app, which allows you to control the sound of your voice or your distance from the microphone. With the automatic level adjustment mode, the microphone does the work for you. #Shure #MV7 #podcast mic! A Big thanks to our friends at #AudioGeer and the team @shure for their awesome support! #Shure #MV7 #podcast mic! Please check out our Music Matters podcast on @spotifypodcasts Hey, also check out the New Music Matters Podcast Website- and Music Matters SWAG And a Big Shout and thanks for the support of the following: Rodney Hall FAME Recording Studios in Muscle Shoals, Alabama Shure microphones Affliction clothing and Nigel J. my co-producer and voice over talent, all while running - Music Tribes Unite Media for our Podcast - Productions - Please, support, LIKE and helps us grow - check out our Social Media pages:

It was great to re-connect with Dave at his home in south-east London, UK. After a long British summer, Dave found himself not only in the second lockdown but to boot it was raining - I wonder if it was sunny would he have spoken to me in his garden with a great British beer in-hand! Our chat was insightful and great fun. Amongst many achievements Dave has been the featured bassist on 7 double platinum-selling albums - so we could have spoken for hours! Below is a shortened - extract of Dave's extensive professional experience - which I encourage you to read and visit his website and social media channels. Since joining Jools Holland and His Rhythm and Blues Orchestra in 1991, Dave Swift has established himself as one of the UK’s finest, high-profile bass players. In his 30+ year career makes for an impressive portfolio, playing with renowned artists such as George Benson, Chaka Khan, Eric Clapton and Paul Simon. This list of famous names continues on and on... Dave has performed at many prestigious events including the North Sea Jazz Festival, Dubai International Jazz Festival, Blue Note Tokyo, Amnesty International, the Montreux Jazz Festival, Glastonbury Music Festival, and a G8 Conference for world leaders, which included former British Prime Minister, Tony Blair, and President Bill Clinton. Additional performances include the Millennium Night celebration at the Millennium Dome for Her Majesty the Queen and a sell-out concert at the Sydney Opera House during their 2008 tour of Australia and New Zealand. Dave Swift has been the in-house bassist for Chris Evans’s primetime Saturday night TV show, Don’t Forget Your Toothbrush, and Name That Tune on Channel 5. Since their inception, Dave Swift has performed on both the BBC TV show, Later…with Jools Holland, and the Jools Holland Show on BBC Radio 2. Where there is music, there is Dave Swift; he’s recorded on many British movie soundtracks, which include: Secret Friends (Dennis Potter), MILK (Dawn French), Kevin and Perry Go Large (Harry Enfield & Cathy Burke), and Hunting Venus (Martin Clunes). More recently he recorded the soundtrack for the period drama Me & Orson Welles, starring Zac Efron, Christian McKay and Claire Danes. Dave Swift continues to tour both in the UK and around the world. To read a full bio, click here. A Big thanks to our friends at #AudioGeer and the team @shure for their awesome support! #Shure #MV7 #podcast mic! Please check out our Music Matters podcast on @spotifypodcasts Hey, also check out the New Music Matters Podcast Website- and Music Matters SWAG And a Big Shout and thanks for the support of the following: Rodney Hall FAME Recording Studios in Muscle Shoals, Alabama Shure microphones Affliction clothing and Nigel J. my co-producer and voice over talent, all while running - Music Tribes Unite Media for our Podcast - Productions - Please, support, LIKE and helps us grow - check out our Social Media pages:

When you have a friend that's happy to pick you up from the airport at a moments notice and has been picked by Billy Joel as a protégé. It's time to ask him to chat on your new podcast. What a great podcast show this became. Lots of backstage sharing and a real treat to hear Michael play for us all live from his home studio in Las Vegas. Read some short extracts from a resume that's like a mini-book - Michael Cavanaugh is the new voice of the American Rock & Roll Songbook and a charismatic performer and musician made famous for his piano/lead vocals in the Broadway musical Movin’ Out. Handpicked by Billy Joel to star in Movin’ Out, Cavanaugh evokes a style rivalling the Piano Man. In this lead role, he received both Tony and Grammy nominations. After the end of the broadway show in late 2005. Michael started touring and soon became one of the hottest artists in the private events market, and he continues to perform worldwide for company and charity events as well as sporting events including many PGA tour events, the SuperBowl, and the Indy 500. His interpretation of the modern rock/pop songbook led to Billboard calling him “The New Voice of the American Rock and Roll Songbook,” and he was recognized by Reuters as Entertainer of the Year for the private events market. Michael continues to tour all of his well-known four symphony productions along with performing with his band in performing arts centers and other public venues. “The Way I Hear It”, his second commercial album, was released in April 2017, and it debuted at #17 on the Billboard Heatseekers chart. In 2020, Michael Cavanaugh reached the POLLSTAR Live75. The top 75 active touring acts in the country. Directly below are links to Michaels social media pages. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ A Big thanks to our friends at #AudioGeer and the team @shure for their awesome support! #Shure #MV7 #podcast mic! Please check out our Music Matters podcast on @spotifypodcasts Hey, also check out the New Music Matters Podcast Website- and Music Matters SWAG And a Big Shout and thanks for the support of the following: Rodney Hall FAME Recording Studios in Muscle Shoals, Alabama Shure microphones Affliction clothing and Nigel J. my co-producer and voice over talent, all while running - Music Tribes Unite Media for our Podcast - Productions - Please, support, LIKE and helps us grow - check out our Social Media pages:

Craig J. Snider is multitalented music professional with many credits to his name with work that includes credits for Katy Perry, Madonna, Dido, and for the well-know brands McDonald's and Gatorade. Craig and Darrell chat and cover a lot of ground, from catching up as friends to some of the fascinating areas that led Craig to a slew of 30+ Billboard Dance Chart #1 hits, including songs by Lady Gaga, Beyoncé, Katy Perry, Justin Timberlake, Dido, Kelly Clarkson, Madonna, U2’s Summer of Love and many more. Craig is also the creative director at Mix Kitchen and his projects have included producing the 2018 David Cassidy’s Songs My Father Taught Me, album. Helping the pop star in rediscovering songs from his youth. These sessions were filmed and recorded at Mix Kitchen and featured in “The Last Session,” an episode of A&E’s Biography. Here are some social media links to directly connect with Craig J. Snider and his many ongoing projects. - David Cassidy & Craig J. Snider A Big thanks to our friends at #AudioGeer and the team @shure for their awesome support! #Shure #MV7 #podcast mic! Please check out our Music Matters podcast on @spotifypodcasts Hey, also check out the New Music Matters Podcast Website- and Music Matters SWAG And a Big Shout and thanks for the support of the following: Rodney Hall FAME Recording Studios in Muscle Shoals, Alabama Shure microphones Affliction clothing and Nigel J. my co-producer and voice over talent, all while running - Music Tribes Unite Media for our Podcast - Productions - Please, support, LIKE and helps us grow - check out our Social Media pages:

Listen in on my insightful and moving chat with Bassist Rudy Sarzo which really impacted me! Rudy and I spoke about many things including why connection through music is part of the vital life-blood that musicians can give to their audiences as well as receive from the audience with gratitude. Also, Rudy shared his feelings about the tragic unexpected passing of Ozzy’s legendary guitarist Randy Rhoades, and the last moment's Rudy spent with his long time friend and bandmate from Quiet Riot Frankie Banali! It was very honest, real, and very emotional! I hope you get a chance to hear what Rudy has to share. Rudy’s a very spiritual guy which he talks about in our chat, he made it clear that both Randy and Frankie were family to him! photo credit: © 2014 Chris Brody So...make sure you connect with Rudy Sarzo through his Social Media Channels links below: -- - Rudy Sarzo - The Dash project A Big thanks to our friends at #AudioGeer and the team @shure for their awesome support! #Shure #MV7 #podcast mic! Please check out our Music Matters podcast on @spotifypodcasts Hey, also check out the New Music Matters Podcast Website- and Music Matters SWAG And a Big Shout and thanks for the support of the following: Rodney Hall FAME Recording Studios in Muscle Shoals, Alabama Shure microphones Affliction clothing and Nigel J. my co-producer and voice over talent, all while running - Music Tribes Unite Media for our Podcast - Productions - Please, support, LIKE and helps us grow - check out our Social Media pages:

In this new Music Matters #Podcast episode, we chat with @BlueOysterCult guitarist, songwriter, co-producer Richie Castellano! Along with BOC, Richie also founded the viral Youtube music series Band Geek! Here are some links for you to check out ALL the great work that Richie's working on :) Blue Oyster Cult Richie Castellano on YouTube The Symbol Remains CD, 180-gram gatefold 2-LP Vinyl. Released on October 09, 2020. Order The Symbol Remains photo credit: Ron Douros A Big thanks to our friends at #AudioGeer and the team @shure for their awesome support! #Shure #MV7 #podcast mic! Please check out our Music Matters podcast on @spotifypodcasts Hey, also check out the New Music Matters Podcast Website- and Music Matters SWAG And a Big Shout and thanks for the support of the following: Rodney Hall FAME Recording Studios in Muscle Shoals, Alabama Shure microphones Affliction clothing and Nigel J. my co-producer and voice over talent, all while running - Music Tribes Unite Media for our Podcast - Productions - Please, support, LIKE and helps us grow - check out our Social Media pages:

Welcome to this episode of Music Matters Podcast. This time my very special guest is a man and artist that I've admired for a long-time. The one and only Rock Bass Guitar legend Billy Sheehan. photo credit: Larry DiMarzio Billy is known for his work with Talas, Steve Vai, David Lee Roth, Mr. Big, Niacin, and The Winery Dogs. Sheehan has won the "Best Rock Bass Player" readers' poll from Guitar Player magazine five times for his "lead bass" playing style. Billy currently lives in Nashville and it was really a pleasure to chat with both a fellow pro bass player, and hear him share some of his backstories, his thoughts, current and future plans with me. We covered a lot of areas in our hour-long chat over Zoom. I highly recommend you check out his website and sign up for his social media channels to keep up to date with ALL things Billy Sheehan A Big thanks to our friends at #AudioGeer and the team @shure for their awesome support! #Shure #MV7 #podcast mic! Please check out our Music Matters podcast on @spotifypodcasts Hey, also check out the New Music Matters Podcast Website- and Music Matters SWAG And a Big Shout and thanks for the support of the following: Rodney Hall FAME Recording Studios in Muscle Shoals, Alabama Shure microphones Affliction clothing and Nigel J. my co-producer and voice over talent, all while running - Music Tribes Unite Media for our Podcast - Productions - Please, support, LIKE and helps us grow - check out our Social Media pages: