The Music History Project show

The Music History Project

Summary: NAMM’s resident Music Historian Dan Del Fiorentino and co-hosts Michael Mullens, and Ashley Allison examine the innovative creations, evolution of musical instruments, the changing world of music retail, music industry icons, and other topics covered in NAMM’s Oral History program. The NAMM Oral History program boasts over 4,500 interviews and is continually growing. For more information about NAMM’s Oral History program please visit https://www.namm.org/library.

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 Ep. 100 - Mary Jo Papich | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:51:33

The Music History Project is celebrating their 100th episode this week and highlighting the inspiring career of the Co-Founder of the Jazz Education Network, Mary Jo Papich! Join Dan, Mike and Ashley as they discuss the importance of music education and the wonderful work Mary Jo is doing as a music advocate.

 Ep. 99 - Pioneers Of Steel Guitar | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 02:11:29

The Music History Project will be highlighting the steel guitar in our next two episodes. In this episode Dan, Mike and Ashley will be discussing the pioneers of this versatile instrument and going through its fascinating history. Enjoy interviews from iconic musicians Speedy West, Bud Issacs, Buddy Merrill, Gary Morse, Alvino Rey and Buddy Emmons, as well as industry legends Herb Remington and DeWitt “Scotty” Scott.

 Ep. 98 - Hal David | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:23:51

Join the Music History Project this week as we honor the amazing songwriter Hal David on what would have been his 100th birthday! Mr. David shares his story that began with him writing songs while serving during WWII. He then worked at the legendary Brill Building where he developed a partnership with Burt Bacharach and would write numerous hits including “Raindrops Keep Fallin’ on My Head,” "Do you Know the Way to San Jose” and “Walk On By” to name a few!

 Ep. 97 - Songwriters of the 1970s | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:45:20

This week Dan, Mike and Ashley are putting on their boogie shoes and discussing some of the great songwriters of the 1970s. These songwriters have written some of the most quintessential songs of that decade including “The Devil Went Down to Georgia,” “All Right Now,” “Express Yourself,” “(Shake, Shake, Shake) Shake Your Booty,” “Love Train” and so many more!

 Ep. 96 - Sam Hinton | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:03:58

The Music History Project will highlight our captivating interview with Sam Hinton this week. Join Mike, Ashley and Dan as we discuss Mr. Hinton’s focus on preserving some of our nation’s greatest treasures, folk songs. His efforts led to several recordings being submitted to the Library of Congress and a deeper understanding of the origins of folk music.

 Ep. 95 - Tish Ciravolo | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:46:16

Join Ashley, Mike and Dan this week as we honor International Women’s Day by highlighting the innovative career of the founder of Daisy Rock Guitars, Tish Ciravolo. Tish’s story begins like so many others, falling in love with playing the bass guitar. She always felt there was a disconnect between female player's needs and what the instruments provided. One day after seeing a drawing of a daisy by her daughter, an idea sparked and the rest as they say is history!

 Ep. 94 - The Chordettes | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:48:14

Mr. Sandman has brought us a dream of an episode this week! Ashley, Dan and Mike feature interviews from Carol Buschmann and Dorothy Schwartz - members of the iconic group, The Chordettes. Join us as we review their impressive career and the longevity of their songs including “Mr. Sandman” and “Lollipop.”

 Ep. 93 - Touring Drummers | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:11:54

The Music History Project is going on tour! This week Mike, Dan and Ashley are highlighting some of the amazing touring drummers we have interviewed over the years. They have toured with just about everyone you could think of including Michael Jackson, Kenny Loggins, Billy Idol, Lauren Hill, P!nk and so many others!

 Ep. 92 - Thes British Invasion | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:45:02

Join Dan, Mike and Ashley as they discuss The British Invasion in their very first video podcast! Featuring interviews from Spencer Davis, Peter Asher, Sara and Bernard Michaelson, and Rod Argent. To view the full video version, head to http://namm.org/library/podcast

 Ep. 91 - The Mancini Family | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:47:10

This week Mike, Ashley and Dan discuss the impact the Mancini Family has had on Music Education. Ginny and Felice Mancini are both music advocates who have been involved in serval programs throughout the years including Mr. Holland’s Opus Foundation and the Society of Singers.

 Ep. 90 - Eddie Veale | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:15:04

This week the Music History Project highlights the impressive career of studio designer Eddie Veale. Join Dan, Ashley and Mike as they discuss just some of the amazing highlights of Eddie’s career including studio design with members of the Beatles and his work at the Independent Broadcast Authority.

 Ep. 89 - Remembering Boots Randolph | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:17:40

Join Mike, Dan and Ashley this week in remembering the iconic saxophonist, Boots Randolph. Not only was he a major player in the Nashville Sound playing on such hits as “Return to Sender” and “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree” but had his own smash hit with “Yakety Sax!” In Boots' 2003 NAMM interview you will hear from the man himself as well as Chuck Surack, Founder of Sweetwater Sound and Tim Smith, Studio Musician and Professor at Frost School of Music who sat down to remember their dear friend.

 Ep. 88 - The Dave Brubeck Trio | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:27:16

The Music History Project is celebrating what would have been Jazz legend Dave Brubeck’s 100th birthday this week. Join Ashley, Dan and Mike as they discuss the massive impact he had on music as well as listening to interviews from members of his trio including Eugene Wright, Joe Morello and the man himself, Mr. Brubeck.

 Ep. 87 - Iconic Country Music Performers | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:40:04

This week Ashley, Mike and Dan will continue to do the two-step to some iconic country music. We will be highlighting some of the genres most iconic performers, including Kitty Wells, Charley Pride, Marty Stuart, Ricky Skaggs and Whispering Bill Anderson - all of whom have been inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame!

 Ep. 86 - Iconic Country Music Recordings | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:42:36

The Music History Project has gone country! Join us as we discuss some of the genre's most iconic recordings and those who were there. Highlights will include Bonnie Guitar sharing stories of recording “Dark Moon”, Glenn Snoddy discussing the fuzz tone on “Don’t Worry About Me”, Ralph Peer II discussing the early Carter family recordings from his father and many others!

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