I've been itching to get a producer on the show for a while and I've finally tricked one into coming on, well not really, I just asked nicely. Cameron Mizell is actually a friend of Carla Lynne Hall's (see episode 20) who I recently interviewed. Carla told me what great work Cameron does with his own music and then she also told me that he works with other indie artists as a producer. I checked out his website (www.cameronmizell.com) and also his blog (www.musicianwages.com) and was blown away by his guitar chops and the variety of music that he had his fingers in. Take a listen to this interesting conversation about what a producer does and how they help an artist approach their own music. You'll be hearing music not only from Cameron, but Lauren Zettler and Erika Lloyd as well. Please leave a comment and visit the artists websites and buy their music!

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I found Matthew Moran on Twitter. I?m not quite sure I remember exactly where and how, but I followed his links out of Twitter and on to his website where I was taken with his approach to songwriting and to his music as a business. The more I look at musicians and songwriters in these ever evolving days of the internet download the more I see a business store front. I also see a person that can diversify and Matt is that: diversification. We had a wonderful conversation about songwriting, the music business and how technology can help the business model of the modern musician.

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Got Bass? Got Voice? We're going to lay a little jazz on you for a change, but it's jazz with a twist. Jon Burr and Lynn Stein of Jon & Lynn are a jazz/pop duo from the NYC area that combine the distinctive sound of the upright bass and voice into a mesmerizing combo that makes you think that there's a big band playing instead of just the two. John's virtuosic playing encompasses melodic and rhythmic aspects that makes his upright sound like a complete rhythm section all the while complimenting Lynn's spot-on-sexy vocals. Minimalist in nature, but not lacking for complexity, Jon and Lynn make the most out of what they have: bass and voice.

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This time around we?ll be talking to Carla Lynne Hall a singer songwriter, social media guru, entrepreneur and all around great person to know.

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Episode 19 9.26.09 Coco & Lafe describe themselves as a couple of "empty-nester baby-boomer back-porch songwriters turned street performers turned full-time touring musicians". The spin that they?ve put on their music business is to tour Farmer?s Markets and then to solicit house concerts from the audience when they come up to buy a CD or sign the list.

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Quick Shots #3 ~Holiday Shot '08 12.23.08 In this episode of Quick Shots we're going to lay some holiday tracks on you so you can get into the holiday spirit and let go of that inner Scrooge. We have a mix of styles raning from folk to blues to jazz to rock. Please visit the artists' sites and make their holiday special by purchasing a CD or two. Happy Holidays from Unsigned Underground. Music from: Eoin Harrington, Bryan Field, Kelly Richey, Chris Daniels and the Kings, Last November and Bob Burger. Thanks to Ariel Publicity and Cyber PR

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Quick Shots #2 10.3.08 Welcome to episode 2 of this abridged version of Unsigned Underground. I have a mix of songs that for some reason reminds me of music from the late 70's and early 80's. I'll let you decide why they remind me of that era and who they might be emulating. Sit back and enjoy music from ~ Marvin B. Naylor , The Nyquist Frequency, Bryan Zanos, Cavedoll and Louie Zagoras.

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Episode 18 8.11.08 Writer, musician, philosopher and everyman Chris Belden is in the studio this time around to talk to Unsigned Underground about his latest CD release entitled Camouflage. Solidly rooted in the pop tradition, Camouflage is a collection of soulful songs about everything from political protest to celebrity photographers. Chris and I have had one of those classic NYC relationships where we have been in the same room many, many times but never really met. Now that we've both moved about 75 miles outside of NYC, we finally get together to talk about music.

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Quick Shots #1 7.29.08 This is the first shot of a new, more abridged version of Unsigned Underground. The best tracks from the CDs I have yet to play or from CDs I have played and wanted to play more of. Rock the house with a quick sampling of tracks just layin-round the studio: Osgoods, Narayan, Joe Beleznay, Hey Molly & BFA.

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Episode 17 ~ 6.23.08 ~ Interview with Jefferson Thomas You?re in for a treat ? I had an opportunity to talk to one of the veterans of the indie music scene Jefferson Thomas. Jefferson has been on the road since he was 16 and has played all over the world. His new CD Western Front is his second studio CD and he has a live CD out there as well. I always find it inspiring to talk to someone who runs his own business and Jefferson Thomas is definitely an entrepreneur in this competitive business of independent music. He has his own label, books his own tours, contracts his bands on two coasts and then oh yeah, writes some kick-ass tunes.

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Episode 16 ~ 5.8.08 ~ Unsigned Sampler Set In this episode we?re featuring Melissa Faith Cartoun, Mimi Burns Band, Doug Egdell, Lesley Young and Tony Ormond. This is going to be a laid back show with some more mellow, singer-songwriter types; songs where it?s more about the words and the story and how you?re pulled into the performance.

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Episode 15 3.10.2008 ~ Interview with Alyse Black This episode of Unsigned Underground is my interview with performing songwriter Alyse Black. Alyse has a wonderful new CD out "Too Much and Too Lovely" and I spoke to her about her writing process, moving to Austin from Seattle, her upcoming first tour, her songs on the CD and keeping her hair on fire. Alyse has a beautiful voice akin to the Norah Jones / Madeleine Peyroux school of vocal delivery and her music is on the edge of pop and jazz. So check out our conversation as well as a few tracks from her CD on Unsigned Underground.

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This episode of Unsigned is turning out to be a rock-n-roll extravaganza harvested from the more rockin? CD s in the pile.We?ll be hearing from three bands from the Eastcoast: Watts, Tom Crowley and Sean Lee, then heading out to Chicago for the Javelinas. Please visit the artists' sites and support them by purchasing their music and spreading the word!

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Unsigned Underground's Darryl Gregory has a new CD out entitled SHE and he sat down with Kevin Orton to discuss the tracks and other trivia. Get a little insight into the music and hear some of the tracks from this exciting new disc: SHE. Music Waiting To Be Heard on Unsigned Underground.

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Let's hear it for the indie Blues and Rock-n-Roll. In this episode of Unsigned Underground you'll hear some rootsy dobro blues from Orb Mellon, some experimental acoustic songwriting from Cuomo, soulful vocals and gutsy rock from Canadian singer Dahlia Wakefield and then some straight ahead Rock-n-Roll from the Jersey Boy Bob Burger. Tune In, 'cause there is Music Waiting to Be Heard on Unsigned Underground!

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Unsigned Underground is all about the artists waiting to be heard. Unsigned Underground spotlights three really well done CDs this time around. Rani Arbo and Daisy Mayhem send us some Connecticut Grass, Matt Elliss' whiskey sour voice lets him Tell The People and we get a smooth ride of jazz-funk-rock from Tauk. Music waiting to be heard on Unsigned Underground!

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Unsigned Underground is all about the artists waiting to be heard. In this episode you'll hear some drop tunings and pop tunings and a little dirty honky-tonk from the bars of NYC. Welcome to the tenth anniversary show of Unsigned Underground.

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In this episode of Unsigned Underground you'll hear a sampling of music from the Appalachian Highlands to the swamps of our nation's capitol. Tell your friends about the show and tell 'em how to subscribe.

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In this episode of Unsigned Underground you'll hear a sampling of music from sweet singer songwriters to Texas Tea. Take a listen to the show and then visit the artists' websites and let 'em know where you heard their music! Here on Unsigned Underground dot NET.

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In this episode of Unsigned Underground I explore a sampling of CDs from artists that have a unique sound, a different take on the same old, same old. You'll hear track from Amy Kohn, Andy Fitzpatrick and David Francis. Take a listen to the show and then visit the artists' websites and let 'em know where you heard their music! Here on Unsigned Underground dot NET.

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In this episode of Unsigned Underground I explore a sampling of CDs ranging from singer songwriters to unflinching Punk. You will hear tracks from Lewi Longmire, Cory Mervin Coons, Kevin Delaney, Jared Tyler, Jonah Sage, Bodi Profit, PORTO, Anemo, Han-Shot-First and Tom Gavin. Take a listen to the show and then visit the artists' websites and let 'em know where you heard their music! Here on Unsigned Underground dot NET.

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In this episode I have an offering of women's voices, women's grooves, moves and blues. Jen Todd from Seattle with a folky-sparse style and well written songs that evoke a simple honesty. Martha Redbone from Brooklyn, NY who will thump the funk right out of you with arrangements that harken back to Funkadelic and Sly and the Family Stone. Grace Potter and the Nocturnals from up in Vermont with their original mixture of blues, rock, gospel and roots with Grace singing soulfully from behind her Hammmond B3.

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This episode features an interview with rocker grrrll Allison Cipris. We talked about putting her band together and producing her CD "Not Like You". Tune in to hear a couple of live songs (one of which you will ONLY hear on THIS episode!) and some tracks from her CD and be ready to be ROCKED! Unsigned Underground is a showcase for unsigned performing songwriters and for small labels that have only a few artists on their roster. The podcasts will consist of interviews with performers as well as feature shows that spotlight one or two performers and cuts from their CDs.

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