The Unstarving Musician

This episode features my conversation with good friend and former bandmate Jim Kisselburg. As a longtime weekend warrior Jim has done it all, from cover bands to originals. He was also a founding member of Daddy's Soul Donut. Check out their album Scarecrowes on iTunes, Spotify and CD Baby. In addition to doing a little catching up, Jim and I talk about how he uses video and a good one sheet to get gigs. We talk a little about singing and playing an instrument, gig trading, favorite music apps and more.

This episode features my conversation with John Wolff President of The Bouquete Jazz and Blues Festival Foundation, “The Biggest Little Music Festival” in the world, I ask John for advice on gaining access to the world festival circuit, but we also discuss the festival’s history, some of the talent that has performed the festival stage, bigger and better things in store for the festival, of course relationships, and some of the reasons why being low maintenance and easy going is the way to be in music

This episode features Appetizer Radio Show host D Grant Smith. D Grant is what he likes to call an audience growth farmer. His long-time mission is not only to curate quality music in album format, but also help musicians be better and growing their careers. He’s also the author of a The DIY Musician’s Radio Handbook: How To Growth Hack Your Fan Base & Build Stronger Networks Using Indie Radio Airplay. We also touch on Chris Cornell, Seth Godin, and why showing you care about others will get you far.

This episode features a conversation with Lara Price, the phenomenal blues singer who I first had the pleasure of meeting at a blues jam in San Jose California. Lara and I talk about our respective beginnings in the San Jose music scene, running a jam bands, tips for jammers, her latest album I Mean Business, the importance of networking, and her recent, big move to Austin.

This episode of The Unstarving Musician’s Podcast features a conversation with award winning producer, sound engineer, guitarist, vocalist, performer, and all around cool guy, Kid Andersen. As owner of Greaseland Studios, Kid is doing some amazing work, taking breaks to perform live in his current home town of San Jose California and various locations abroad. He’s also devoting time to help bring awareness to some otherwise lost gems of the blues world.

This episode of The Unstarving Musician’s Podcast features Chris Raspante. Chris is a gigging musician for hire, a songwriter and recording engineer whose guitar work has been featured on the HBO series True Blood and The Tonight Show with Jay Leno. He's also worked with Nashville noteworthies, including Travis Tritt, The Dixie Chicks and Stan Lynch. In our conversation we talk about serendipity, networking, reputation, Nashville, the wonders of today’s talent and much more.

This episode of The Unstarving Musician’s Podcast features Mike Dawson, Managing Editor of Modern Drummer Magazine, Pro Drummer, and Co-Host of  The Modern Drummer Podcast. We’re mutually acquainted through acclaimed music educator Mike Johnston, entrepreneur and founder of MikesLessons.com. Our conversation discusses Mike D’s prolific hustle as a gigging and studio musician, family life, music education, his early music influences, business, marketing, YouTube and more.