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Former Lynyrd Skynyrd drummer Artimus Pyle, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame member Mar 05, 2024

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ABOUT ARTIMUS PYLE AND ANTHEMS: HONORING THE MUSIC OF LYNYRD SKYNYRD
Anthems - Honoring The Music of Lynyrd Skynyrd Includes Dolly Parton, Sammy Hagar, Warren Haynes, Ronnie Dunn, Lee Brice, Michael Ray, Chris Janson, Billy Ray Cyrus, LOCASH, Jerrod Niemann, Marty Raybon, and Lindsay Ell
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Member and former drummer of Lynyrd Skynyrd, Artimus Pyle is excited to release the Artimus Pyle Band's long-awaited album 'Anthems - Honoring The Music of Lynyrd Skynyrd.' With a total of thirteen tracks, this record features artists including Ronnie Dunn, Sammy Hagar, Lee Brice, Billy Ray Cyrus, Warren Hayes, Michael Ray, Chris Janson, LOCASH, Jerrod Niemann, Marty Raybon, Lindsay Ell, and Dolly Parton! Released by Get Joe Records and distributed by BFD/Orchard, the Artimus Pyle Band has recently made his Grand Ole Opry debut and has been featured in Forbes, Cowboys & Indians, Larry London's Border Crossings on Voice of America, RFD-TV,Huckabee, The Tennessean, and a premiere of Artimus Pyle and Dolly Parton's collaboration on "Free Bird" with Garden & Gun. This new version of "Free Bird" also includes a new guitar recording from late Lynyrd Skynyrd founding member Gary Rossington.
Fans can also order the limited edition Anthems - Honoring The Music of Lynyrd Skynyrd on vinyl by going to ArtimusPyle.com. As part of a separate limited-edition bundle, music lovers can order the CD and an autographed collector's edition drumhead. Priced at $100.00, this exclusive package includes the tribute album and a one-of-a-kind, autographed 15" drumhead featuring Artimus Pyle's logo. Limited in availability, this special offer guarantees fans a unique and collectible addition to their music memorabilia, making it a must-have while supplies last.
Renowned as the untamed force behind Lynyrd Skynyrd, Artimus Pyle's impactful double bass drumming was instrumental in defining the band's iconic sound. His breakthrough moment came at the Charlie Daniels Volunteer Jam, where his authoritative drumming, initially credited simply as "Artimus Pyle, percussion," captured widespread attention. Further establishing himself as a sought-after session drummer, Pyle connected with acts such as Charlie Daniels and the Marshall Tucker Band, eventually crossing paths with Ronnie Van Zant and Ed King at Studio One in Doraville, Georgia. This fateful encounter paved the way for the creation of Saturday Night Special, leaving an indelible mark on Ronnie. Making his live debut at Jacksonville's Sgt Pepper's Club in October 1974, Pyle assumed the role of Skynyrd's drummer following the release of Second Helping, contributing to the band's subsequent four albums, including the legendary Street Survivors. Pyle survived the band's tragic 1977 plane crash that took six lives, including Steve and Cassie Gaines, along with the band's leader, Ronnie Van Zant.
"This project has been a year in the making, but when the fans hear it they will understand why it took so long," says Len Snow, Get Joe Records president. "Artimus is legendary within the Southern Rock space. The music that Lynyrd Skynyrd made will always live as a part of rock history. This album honors that music and gives Artimus a way to honor his former bandmates."
Anthems - Honoring The Music Of Lynyrd Skynyrd Track Listing:
I Know A Little - Micheal Ray
Sweet Home Alabama - Ronnie Dunn
Simple Man - Sammy Hagar
Needle And The Spoon - Lindsey Ell
The Ballad Of Curtis Loew - Chris Janson
Workin' For MCA - Lee Brice
That Smell - Jerrod Niemann
Gimme Three Steps - Marty Raybon
Call Me The Breeze - Billy Ray Cyrus
Saturday Night Special - Warren Haynes
The Hunt - Artimus Pyle Band
What's Your Name - LOCASH
Freebird - Dolly Parton
ABOUT ARTIMUS PYLE
Following his time as a Marine Corps Sergeant from 1967 to 1971 and a short stint with Spartanburg, SC-based band Thickwood Lick, Artimus Pyle was recommended by the late Charlie Daniels and joined Lynyrd Skynyrd in 1974. He would replace their original drummer (Bob Burns) following the release of the group's second album, Second Helping, and performed with the band and on Skynyrd's subsequent four albums,Nuthin' Fancy, Gimme Back My Bullets, Street Survivors, and their live album, One More for the Road. Pyle was injured but survived the band's 1977 horrific plane crash that abruptly ended the lives of six people, including band members Steve and Cassie Gaines, and most notably, frontman and musical visionary Ronnie Van Zant.
In 1979, the band began to reunite, first for the 5th Annual Charlie Daniels Volunteer Jam, and eventually, as the Rossington Collins Band (which included all the remaining band members and Pyle, plus Dale Krantz on lead vocals and Barry Lee Harwood on guitar). However, shortly after that, Pyle was in a car accident that broke his leg in 21 places and shattered his hopes of remaining with the group. Pyle spent the next three years healing, both physically and emotionally, before returning to the States and establishing the Artimus Pyle Band (A.P.B.) to honor the music and legacy of Ronnie Van Zant.
In 1987, Pyle rejoined his former bandmates to tour and eventually record as Lynyrd Skynyrd 1991, but the experience left him flat. While he deeply loved them, he no longer felt the magic he once did with Van Zant at the helm, nor was he interested in returning to the party lifestyle for which the band was known and stepped away from the group permanently, only to return in 2006 during Lynyrd Skynyrd's induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (where he played alongside Bob Burns).
Now in his 70s, Pyle still continues to honor Van Zant's musical legacy, recording and touring with the Artimus Pyle Band, now comprised of Pyle (drums), Scott Raines (guitar/vocals), Jerry Lyda (guitar) Brad Durden (keyboards/vocals), and Dave Fowler (bass).
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Punk rocker Ali Smith, author of The Ballad Of Speedball Baby Mar 05, 2024

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ABOUT ALI SMITH AND THE BALLAD OF SPEEDBALL BABY
"Ali Smith's The Ballad of Speedball Baby is a sometimes-harrowing ride poetically described in neon prose. Ali takes me to places I've been myself as a fellow 'woman of the road' and rocked and rolled. She brings it all back home so vividly with humor, originality, and love-and 'oh-yeah-that-happened-to-me-too' truthfulness. Like the touring band's rite of passage: crashing in a stranger's house in Where-am-I? USA and barely escaping with your life and bass guitar.or bartending in an East Village dive bar. It's a special experience being a Woman in Rock, and as Ali's story unfolds, she'll bring you along for the trip of your life."
-- Kate Pierson, the B-52's
A Stylist Magazine (UK) Pick of Best New Nonfiction
A Kobo Pick of Best Book of the Month in Biographies & Memoirs
The Ballad of Speedball Baby is the thrilling, darkly hilarious, and heart-wrenchingly vulnerable story of Ali Smith's coming-of-age in '90s New York as she commits to the messy, exhilarating life of a musician and must survive the slings and arrows society reserves for women who refuse to comply.
As an only child reeling from the demolition of her parents' toxic marriage, the New York City underground music scene offers a young Ali a different family of misfits and talented outsiders to belong to.
She becomes the bass player for edgy band Speedball Baby, a decision that will take her around the world-from onstage at the legendary CBGBs to the red-light district of Amsterdam. She's often the only girl in a broken-down tour van, being strip-searched at the Croatian border, chased by lunatics, and navigating the seedy underbelly of a male-dominated music scene full of addiction, violence, and misogyny-all while keeping her sharp wit and dark humor intact.
Rimmed with heavy black eyeliner and smelling faintly of cheap booze, The Ballad of Speedball Baby is a pulse-quickening, unpredictable ride through the '90s music scene-alternately terrifying, hilarious, and painfully evocative-as well as a love letter to the power of female solidarity
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The vibrant style Ali Smith has brought to her writing and photography-featured regularly in The New York Times, The Guardian, and other publications internationally-was forged in New York's underground music scene where she played bass in the seminal punk / blues / avant-garde band Speedball Baby. After touring worldwide and recording nine albums, Ali released two books of photography about women's lives. The first, Laws of the Bandit Queens, led to a feature on OWN, Oprah Winfrey's television network. The second,Momma Love: How the Mother Half Lives, won a Silver IPPY and an International Book Awards prize, was praised by the New York Times, and Gloria Steinem called it "a gift to moms." With a passion for telling women's stories, Ali's memoir,The Ballad of Speedball Baby, is her literary debut. Learn more at AliSmith.com and @mommaloveAli on Instagram.
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Storytime with Legendary Jerry Mar 02, 2024

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ABOUT JERRY CLARK AND STORYTIME WITH LEGENDARY JERRY Storytime with Legendary Jerry is filled with true stories and interviews from the "Golden Age" of the Hip Hop culture and narrated by someone who witnessed it all from Atlanta. The podcast celebrates the culture by focusing on the sensational role Atlanta has played. Each week Jerry will sit down with a guest and swap stories that shaped the Hip Hop industry. They will explore the music, the business, the grind, and the culture.This show will stand out by focusing on the role that Atlanta has played in Hip Hop Culture. The guests will be a mix of both Atlanta based and worldwide creatives.
Episodes here: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-storytime-with-legendary-31051904/
JERRY CLARK BIO Jerry Clark has assisted in propelling some of the biggest names in urban music helping to make Atlanta a hotbed in the culture. Jerry is one of the industry's most respected leaders, having worked with artists such as Killer Mike, Jeezy, Bone Thugs and Harmony, 8Ball & MJG, Three 6 Mafia and more. Having served as the VP of Promotions for Steve Rifkind's SRC/Universal Music label and having been hand-picked by Jermaine Dupri and the late Shakur Stewart as the VP of Promotions for So So Def/Def Jam, Jerry's name and reputation is forever stamped in Atlanta's music history.
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Robert and Kay Lee - Power Couples by Design™: Navigating the Balance of Business and Marriage Mar 02, 2024

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Join us for an inspiring conversation with Robert and Kay Lee, a dynamic married couple who've successfully merged their talents in marketing and business consulting.
Robert's background as a three-sport athlete instilled in him the value of teamwork and resilience, which he later channeled into a remarkable career in sales and marketing, generating over $150 million in sales for global brands.
Kay Lee, on the other hand, grew up in the entrepreneurial world, witnessing her father's commitment to his business, sometimes at the cost of family time. Her journey led her to earn a Bachelor's in Business, work in banking, and serve as the Ambassador President for the Alhambra Chamber of Commerce.
The merging of their expertise in 2006 led to the creation of Power Couples by Design™, a platform designed to help entrepreneurs and couplepreneurs achieve balance between their work and home lives. Through their unique blend of corporate best practices and family business insights, Robert and Kay Lee offer actionable strategies to foster harmony in both domains.
Tune in to learn how you and your partner can build a thriving marriage and a prosperous business simultaneously, with Power Couples by Design™ as your guide.
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Catherine Gairard: From Peru to the World Mar 02, 2024

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Catherine Gairard, an artist and musician with a diverse range of talents, draws inspiration from her unique half-French and half-Peruvian heritage. As an independent singer, harpist, and songwriter, she specializes in creating emotive soundscapes that resonate with the heart.
Her creative journey has led her to explore various avenues, including venturing into the world of NFT art since 2021 and releasing her debut EP in 2020. In her visual art, she seamlessly blends traditional and digital drawing techniques, enhanced by the creative power of AI. These creations come to life through intricate 2D frame-by-frame animations, resulting in enchanting and captivating visuals.
Currently, Catherine Gairard is immersed in the pursuit of becoming a movie soundtrack composer, aspiring to contribute to the realization of compelling stories through music.
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Chelsey Youman on Reproductive Rights & Out-of-State Travel Bans Mar 02, 2024

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In the wake of California Governor Gavin Newsom's announcement of the RightToTravel.org campaign targeting Republican-controlled states limiting out-of-state travel for reproductive care, the spotlight is once again on the contentious issue of abortion rights.
In this episode, Texas State Director and National Legislative Advisor, Chelsey Youman, shares her insights into the current landscape of reproductive rights and the implications of such travel bans. As a leading voice in the pro-life movement, Youman offers a unique perspective on what pro-life leaders should be doing to protect life in the face of these challenges.
Join us as we delve into the complexities of the abortion debate
Chelsey Youman
Texas State Director and National Legislative Advisor
Chelsey Youman, Esq., serves the pro-life coalition, as well as women and their preborn children, by advocating for pro-life policies and jurisprudence; mobilizing and unifying local grassroots to strengthen the pro-life movement and its footprint; and engaging with the public to ultimately strengthen our community’s desire to enable women and protect preborn children.
Chelsey’s professional experience includes working as senior counsel and chief of staff for First Liberty Institute, concentrating on religious liberty matters and First Amendment rights. At First Liberty Institute, she litigated on behalf of and advised hundreds of clients regarding conscience rights nationwide. Chelsey has also worked in private practice, where she successfully litigated corporate fraud matters, complex commercial litigation, and consumer rights issues in both federal and state jurisdictions.
Chelsey holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from Texas A&M, and a J.D. from Southern Methodist University.
Chelsey is happily married with two children. Her family is active in their church, serving in the premarital and pro-life ministries there. They enjoy traveling, adventuring, and eating good food.
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Dr. Eddie O'Connor - Mental Skills for the Everyday Athlete (Lessons from the Pros) Feb 27, 2024

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Dr. Eddie O'Connor is a professional speaker, clinical, and sport psychologist, who specializes in helping individuals remove barriers to reach their peak performance. With his expertise, he has worked with youth, high school, collegiate, national and international, Junior Olympic, professional athletes, and coaches, along with performers and musicians.
Eddie is a Fellow and Certified Mental Performance Consultant through the Association for Applied Sport Psychology and a member of the United States Olympic Committee Sport Psychology Registry. He is a sought-after expert by the media and has appeared on FOX News, SiriusXM's Doctor Radio, and quoted in several publications such as ESPN.com, NBA.com, Los Angeles Times, Runner's World, NYMag.com, and CNN.com.
The author and host of "The Psychology of Performance: How to Be Your Best in Life" by The Great Courses, Dr. Eddie is quoted in the New York Times as being the "Netflix of learning" that recruits "the world's greatest professors" who are "truly special." With over 350 speaking engagements and media appearances worldwide, Dr. Eddie delivers a powerful and entertaining message to his audience.
In summary, Dr. Eddie is an international presenter and expert in his field, committed to helping people reach their full potential in life. Tune in to learn more about his insights and strategies on maximizing your performance in his podcast, and join the conversation on how to be your best self.
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Kathy Hadizadeh - 𝐇𝐮𝐦𝐚𝐧-𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩: 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐢𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐰𝐡𝐲 𝐢𝐭 𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬 Feb 27, 2024

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Kathy Hadizadeh is a highly accomplished former Tech Executive with an impressive 15-year tenure in the corporate world. Throughout her career, Kathy has worked with renowned Fortune 100 and 500 companies, including DIRECTV, AT&T, and Omnicom. Her vast experience spans across diverse industries such as Technology, Entertainment, Marketing and Advertising, Fintech and Biotech.
In 2018, Kathy embarked on a new journey by founding Heart Mind Tuning, an exceptional agency dedicated to empowering senior leaders in the Tech, Product, and Engineering fields. At Heart Mind Tuning, Kathy offers a comprehensive range of services designed to enhance whole person leadership and executive coaching. With her expertise in Mindfulness practices, she enables leaders to bring about transformative change, both personally and professionally.
By partnering with Kathy and Heart Mind Tuning, senior tech leaders gain a significant competitive edge. Through Kathy's guidance, they develop enhanced decision-making abilities and cultivate a people-centered approach, aligning their leadership style with the needs of their teams and organizations. This powerful transformation not only boosts their executive presence but also fosters a culture of growth, collaboration, and innovation.
Clients who have embraced Kathy's proven Pause to Rise Method have witnessed extraordinary results, experiencing a remarkable 50-70% increase in their executive presence. By mastering the art of pausing, reflecting, and rising with purpose, leaders are equipped to navigate challenges with clarity, authenticity, and resilience. Kathy's unique approach combines deep introspection with practical strategies, enabling her clients to unlock their full potential and achieve exceptional success.
Elevate your leadership to new heights with Kathy Hadizadeh and Heart Mind Tuning. Discover the path to becoming a truly transformative senior tech leader, making impactful decisions, fostering meaningful connections, and propelling your organization to remarkable heights of achievement.
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Sarah Wayne Callies & Paul Adelstein, hosts of the podcast Prison Breaking Feb 26, 2024

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ABOUT PRISON BREAKING
Watch along with Sarah Wayne Callies & Paul Adelstein as they revisit every episode of Prison Break and deliver their raw, unedited, unfiltered and in real-time commentary on every moment and detail. Come and join The Watch Party!
Episodes here:https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-prison-breaking-with-sarah-146517712/
SARAH WAYNE CALLIES BIO
Sarah Wayne Callies is an actor, writer, and director and a dual citizen of the US and Canada. As an actor, Sarah's best known for starring in hit television series including "The Walking Dead" (Lori Grimes), "Prison Break" (Sara Tancredi), and "Colony" (Katie Bowman). Last season, Sarah starred in the ABC series "The Company You Keep" alongside Milo Ventimiglia. Prior to that, Sarah led the NBC series "Council of Dads" and before that the NatGeo limited series "The Long Road Home" as well as SundanceTV/CBC's "Unspeakable."
On the directing side, Sarah has helmed multiple episodes of "The Good Doctor," "Firefly Lane," and "Fire Country," as well as episodes of "Family Law," "Colony," and "Unspeakable." This season, she is set to direct her first episode of NBC's "The Irrational" and return to "Fire Country."
As a writer, Sarah has several screenplays in development with various TV and motion picture entities. She also co-created and wrote all 20 episodes of the iHeart radio hit audio drama "Aftershock" starring David Harbour and Jeffrey Dean Morgan.
As a film actor, Sarah has starred in Giancarlo Esposito's "The Show," Warner Brothers' geo-thriller, "Into the Storm," "Pay the Ghost" opposite Nicolas Cage, "Black November'', and 20th Century Fox's "The Other Side of the Door." Additionally, Sarah is passionate about humanitarian efforts and was the first-ever ambassador for the International Rescue Committee (IRC) with whom she has worked in half a dozen countries worldwide for over a decade.
PAUL ADELSTEIN BIO
PAUL ADELSTEIN is an actor, writer, and director. His acting career includes television shows Prison Break, Private Practice, Chance, True Story, and Cruel Summer. Feature films include movies with The Coen Brothers and Harold Ramis and last year's THE MENU.
Adelstein wrote and produced for Girlfriend's Guide To Divorce, the break-up drama created by Marti Noxon on which he also starred. He co-created Imposters and served as showrunner for both ten-episode seasons. The dark comedy about con-artists, love, and identity is still trending on Netflix.
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Ege Reynolds - Founder & CEO of the Charming Man Feb 26, 2024

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Ege Reynolds is a former software engineer who is now the founder & CEO of the Charming Man. Infusing Buddhist principles with social science and strategies, Ege helps men attract & date women authentically and step into their higher self. Ege has worked with clients from companies like Google, Amazon, FB, NASA, and Blizzard whom he helped become more attractive to women by focusing on four principles: Relaxation, Expression, Empathy & Leading.
Ege grew up as a socially awkward 225-pound video game addict but embarked on a journey of personal transformation, losing 65 pounds & going on to speak to over 3000 women, ultimately learning about charisma, courage, dating, and intimacy.
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Website: https://www.irresistiblegentleman.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ege.reynolds/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realcharmingman/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/egereynolds/
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