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Music Business Radio

Summary: Weekly radio show on the subject of the music business with guests including record label presidents, booking agents, managers, musicians, and others in the industry.

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  • Artist: David Hooper (Host), Guy Fell (Engineer), Gary Kraen (Producer)
  • Copyright: Music Marketing [dot] com and Tuned In Broadcasting

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 Episode #133 - Dave Stewart | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 56:08

Here's the episode with Dave Stewart. Acts he's been part of include Eurythmics, Traveling Wilburys, The Tourists, and Longdancer. As a songwriter and producer, he's worked with dozens of acts including No Doubt, Imogen Heap, Mick Jagger, Bob Dylan, Katy Perry, Aretha Franklin, and Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers. His new album, The Blackbird Diaries, was recorded in just four days and includes 14 new songs, including a co-write with Bob Dylan and duets with Stevie Nicks, Martina McBride, and Colbie Caillat. This episode talks his new album and has the stories behind the songs and how they were recorded. We talk Dave's first record deal, working with Elton John's record label, touring the world with Annie Lennox, his songwriting process, how Traveling Wilburys was formed, artist development, and what it's like to work with iconic artists like Tom Petty and Stevie Nicks.

 Episode #133 - The Doobie Brothers and Sarah Bareilles | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 57:36

This episode of Music Business Radio features intimate chats with two great artists! David spends time with John McFee and Tom Johnston of the legendary Doobie Brothers and Dan and Gary talk with singer-songwriter Sara Bareilles! Doobie-brothers The Doobie Brothers have sold over 30 million albums throughout their 40 year run in the music business. Their latest release, "World Gone Crazy", is their first new album in almost a decade. They talk about their "typical" days, the songwriting process and what makes a good song, and their new album. Sarah-bareilles Sara Bareilles hit it big in 2007 with her single "Love Song" and has toured with bands such as Aqualung, Maroon 5, and James Blunt. Her current hit "King of Anything" earned Sara her highest debut on the Billboard Hot 100 chart (at #59). Sara talks about songwriting, getting a record deal and what makes Nashville great. She' also give advice to new artists and songwriters.

 Episode #149 - Jack Purcell | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 53:00

Jack Purcell is VP of Promotion for Big Machine Records. Before that, he was at Warner Brothers for 17 years. Between Big Machine acts, like Taylor Swift, and his career at Warner Brothers, he's worked with dozens of successful artists, including Garth Brooks, Faith Hill, David Ball, Little Texas, Travis Tritt, and Steel Magnolia. Jack talks about his career at Warner Brothers, which started in the mail room, shares plenty of radio promotion stories, gives advice for artists seeking radio airplay, and more.

 Episode #157 - Bart Herbison and Jen Foster | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

Bart Herbison, Executive Director of the Nashville Songwriters Association, drops by the Music Business Radio Studios with artist Jen Foster to talk about the Nashville Songwriters Association, their annual Tin Pan South event, film'/TV music, getting songs cut, the changing...

 Episode #117 - Mat Kearney | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 55:47

This episode includes an in-studio performances and talk about his new album on Aware/Columbia, "City of Black and White." You'll get the story on his move from Oregon to Nashville and how he got his record deal, his songwriting process, licensing music to film/TV, and much more.

 Episode #114 - Tom Jackson | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 57:17

Tom Jackson is a "Live Music Producer" who has worked with hundreds of artists, including Taylor Swift, Jars of Clay, and Jordan Sparks. This episode talks about how musicians can improve their live shows, how to get positive audience reactions, and more. Also in the studio is Christian artist Mary Katheryn, who talks about her experience working with Tom and what kind of results musicians and bands can expect by following his "live music method."

 Episode #109 - Jeff Cook | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 55:29

Jeff Cook is an artist, writer, and producer who has had songs cut by Tommy Bolin, Motley Crue, Deep Purple, and others. He's been in radio promotion over 30 years and worked with artists like The Grateful Dead, The Kinks, Metallica, Motley Crue, 10,000 Maniacs, John Hiatt, Steve Earle, and Drive By Truckers, just to name a few. This episode talks about radio promotion, what it takes to get an artist on the radio, writing hit songs, the value of a good song, career longevity for artists, and more. Also coming shortly... A special edition of the Music Business Radio Post-Show Show, where Jeff joined us and he answered questions from Gary (Producer) and Dan (Engineer) about the finer points of radio and what it takes to get music on the air.

 Episode #102 - Craig King | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 54:43

Musician, songwriter, and producer Craig King's talent and career success is best described by the caliber of artists with whom he has worked. He's worked with Ray Charles, Kanye West, Ludacris, Quincy Jones, DJ Jazzy Jeff, and Will Smith, just to name a few. At 19 Craig was hired by Ray Charles to fill Billy Preston’s seat in his band. While attending Temple University he met Jazzy Jeff which soon led him to producing and influencing the music for the television show, "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air." Later he joined Will Smith on "The Greatest Hip-Hop Tour in the World," which featured Public Enemy, Naughty-by-Nature, and Busta Rhymes, among others. On this episode, Craig shares some very inspirational stories from behind the scenes and will also talk about songwriting, networking in the music business, people management, auditioning for gigs, remixes, and music education.

 Episode #98 - Nathan Chapman | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 57:35

Nathan Chapman is best known as the producer for Taylor Swift, the top selling recording artist of 2008. This episode talks about how Nathan got started in the music business, making genre-specific mixes for different types of radio formats, and more. We talk about his current projects with Sara Evans and Point of Grace, his work ethic, and his advice for upcoming producers. Nathan also gives information on how upcoming artists and songwriters can get demos to him.

 Episode #96 - Alissa Moreno | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 59:04

Alissa Moreno is co-writer of the Rascal Flatts song "Everyday" and her music has been featured on television shows such as General Hospital, Army Wives, Will and Grace, Laguna Beach, and The Hills. On this episode, we talk about how to get music in film and television projects, teaching Ben Affleck how to sing, and how to sell 10,000 records on your own. Anissa also plays live in the studio and the original demo of "Everyday" to add to her story of how the song was cut.

 Episode #91 - Raul Malo | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 56:54

Raul Malo first received widespread acclaim as the lead singer of multi-platinum, country band, the Mavericks. He was co-writer of many of their singles, as well as writer of Rick Trevino's 2003 single "In My Dreams." Since disbanding the Mavericks in the early 2000s, he's pursued a solo career. We talked about all of this and more, including his recent performing with Neil Diamond. Among the highlights of this episode is a great, live performance of an unreleased song.

 Episode #86 - Nick Forster | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 54:01

Nick Forster, host and founder of the syndicated radio show "etown" and began his career as a professional musician more than 30 years ago. He was a founding member of the world renowned bluegrass band, Hot Rize, and continues to work as a record producer, session musician, touring sideman, and as leader of the highly respected etown house band, the etones. Rolling Stone Magazine calls Nick "an exceptional songwriter ... unquestionably a virtuoso." "etown" is a weekly radio broadcast heard from coast to coast on NPR®/public, commercial, and community stations. Like old-time radio variety shows, every etown show is taped in front of a live audience from Boulder, CO and features performances from many of today's top musical artists as well as conversation and information about our communities and our environment. Nick has much to talk about including building community, mixing social responsibility with entertainment, and building a music business.

 Episode #82 Paul Worley | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 58:01

Paul Worley has a career which covers 30 years as a musician, publishing executive (Sony / ATV / Tree), record company executive (Sony Music Nashville, Warner Bros. Music), and freelance record producer. He's produced acts like: * Martina McBride * Dixie Chicks * Sara Evans * Collin Raye * Big & Rich * Lady Antebellum * Marie Osmond * Nitty Gritty Dirt Band This episode talks about how Paul went from fetching coffee and sweeping studio floors to producing records. We talk about the changing face of the music business. And we review demos...one of which Paul liked so much that he took it home with him.

 Episode #75 Buzz Cason | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 58:00

Buzz Cason has been in the music business over fifty years and has produced acts such as Derailers, Jimmy Buffet, and Robert Knight. He's published songs cut by Kenny Rogers, Tanya Tucker, Alabama, and Eddy Arnold. As a writer, his songs have been cut by the Beatles, U2, Oak Ridge Boys, TG Sheppard, and Martina McBride. Buzz talks about getting his start in the business by lip-syncing, performing with Brenda Lee, and writing the hit song "Everlasting Love."

 Episode #72 - Shawn Mullins | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 59:03

Shawn Mullins dropped by the Music Business Radio studios to talk about his new record, Honeydew, as well as answer questions on his experience in the music business. We talked about his first release in 1989, his major label debut in 1998, what it's like to go from a "working musician" playing small clubs, to playing on national television, almost overnight, and more. Shawn shared his thoughts on writing, touring, licensing, life after a major label, and more. He also played a couple of songs, live in the studio.

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