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Music Matters with Darrell Craig Harris

Music Matters with Darrell Craig Harris features exclusive conversations with some of the biggest names in music, entertainment, and the recording industry.

From legendary artists and Grammy winners to producers, songwriters, record label executives, and industry innovators, Darrell delivers in-depth interviews and behind-the-scenes stories from the people shaping music today.

With more than 1.5 million downloads across 40+ countries, Music Matters is a trusted destination for music fans, musicians, and industry professionals.

Contact: musicmatterspodcastshow@gmail.com

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Latest Episodes:

Sicard Hollow, a young progressive bluegrass band on the move...on episode 03 of season 06 on Music Matters with Darrell Craig Harris Oct 17, 2022

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I love that technology can allow me to chat in real-time while Alex King, guitarist/vocals with the progressive bluegrass band ~ Alex is on the Sicard Hollow tour bus, and gives insight into the band and their rise to becoming very established while not in anyway taking things for granted...

Sicard Hollows recent crop of new albums are extremely enjoyable and filled with great and thoughtful lyrics.

Short Bio: Sicard Hollow is a four-piece progressive bluegrass band who formed with a mutual passion for pushing the boundaries of genre. Heavily influenced by the Grateful Dead and New Grass Revival, these young pickers bring new energy to a timeless style with a combination of fearless improvisation and instrumental prowess.

I highly recommend you listen and follow Sicard Hollow, and I'm sure they will continue to shine...below are links to get you started - perhaps catch them on their tour or signup for their newsletter...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qB5oFWDS8OU

https://www.sicardhollow.com/tour

https://www.sicardhollow.com/music/face-the-wreckage

https://www.facebook.com/SicardHollow/

https://open.spotify.com/album/6XAbKyGSuva1dtXhLIxMpH

https://music.apple.com/us/album/secret-of-the-breeze/1501501721

Music Matters with Darrell Craig Harris is sponsored by Kathy Ireland Worldwide & with support from Music Crowns in London, and Nigel J.~ my co-producer and voice over talent from his studio @ VoiceWrapStudio.com
Our thanks to Rodney Hall FAME Recording Studios in Muscle Shoals, Alabama for our intro and outro backing music clip. A Big Shout and thanks to our friends at #AudioGeer , @sullenfamily and the awesome support! #Shure #MV7 #podcast mic!

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Famous Movie & TV composer - William Goldstein is my special guest on episode 02, S-06 of Music Matters with Darrell Craig Harris Sep 20, 2022

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Listen in on this fascinating chat, and the LIVE 3-Note improvisational piano composition playing that of my special guest William Goldstein kindly created for me.

He has been a recording artist for Motown and CBS Masterworks. His own label, distributed worldwide by The Orchard has over 60 albums currently available generating over 3,000,000 streams monthly. He has scored over 50 Movie and Television projects, including Fame & The Miracle Worker. He has written on the arts for The New York Times and The Los Angeles Times. He has been a pioneer in the use of computers and electronic instruments in music. His most distinguishing characteristic as a composer / pianist is his gift of "Instant Composition", which he shares with audiences through Master Classes, recitals and Albums.

These accolades are just scratching the surface. So, wherever you're enjoy the next 45 minutes in the company of this music master ~ William Goldstein, my thanks to YOU for choosing to listen in...

Here is a link to William Goldstein's website and his Spotify and YouTube channels.

https://williamgoldstein.com/credits.html

https://www.youtube.com/user/sirbil

https://open.spotify.com/artist/4eZcS71JyYmqtlxVR2TSIe

https://music.apple.com/us/artist/william-goldstein/153586157

https://www.amazon.com/William-Goldstein/e/B000APLC16/digital/ref=ntt_mp3_rdr?sn=d

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Catch-up with Women In Jazz Media Founder ++ Fiona Ross on the first new episode of season six after the summer break, on Music Matters with Darrell Craig Harris Sep 01, 2022

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My good friend in London, UK - Fiona Ross, and I had a chance to catch up as we end the summer 2022 break. We chat about Women In Jazz Media ~ founded by Fiona, now with a 22 member female team, and publishing their fourth Women In Jazz Media high-quality digital magazine, with subscribers across the globe.

Fiona Ross is a real joy to know, very caring and I am totally amazed at her multi-talented skills. She tends to rave on about new and upcoming musicians - constantly encouraging and supporting the younger generations.

Fiona is constantly on the go. It's like she has some secret access to NASA rocket fuel. In fact, I don't think she's actually ever stopped since she started in showbusiness at the age of 2-years old.

Listen in and enjoy finding out about this really authentic, fascinating advocate of so....many people. Have a look at the Women In Jazz Media website and its social media links...Plus, her website - especially her BIO and see some of the well-known pop stars she's had a hand in helping on the road to global fame.

Please check out https://womeninjazzmedia.com/ and it's many projects. Also, Fiona's website @ FionaRoss.Co.UK - also her Social-Media channels.
https://open.spotify.com/artist/59lPcyDIZJxmRqatvAjct8?play=true
https://twitter.com/fifross
https://www.facebook.com/fionarossmusic
https://www.instagram.com/fifi_ross/
https://www.youtube.com/user/fionaross/videos

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Music industry PR guru Laura Whitmore from Positive Grid (formerly Marshall, KORG) speaks with Darrell Craig Harris on episode 05 of season 05 of Music Matters Podcast. May 24, 2022

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I recently chatted with Laura B Whitmore from the company Positive Grid Laura has a long history in the music manufacturing PR world, including working with Marshall, KORG, VOX, and several other well known companies! Laura is also founder of the very popular "She Rocks Awards".

Checkout more on Laura B. Whitmore with these links below:

Websites

mad-sun.com (Company Website)
reverbnation.com/laurabwhitmore (Original music)
guitarworld.com/guitar-girld (My articles on GuitarWorld.com)

Music Matters with Darrell Craig Harris is sponsored by Kathy Ireland Worldwide & with support from Music Crowns in London,
and Nigel J.~ my co-producer and voice over talent from his studio @ VoiceWrapStudio.com
Our thanks to Rodney Hall FAME Recording Studios in Muscle Shoals, Alabama for our intro and outro backing music clip. A Big Shout and thanks to our friends at #AudioGeer , @sullenfamily and the awesome support! #Shure #MV7 #podcast mic!

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Country music singer, songwriter & Independent Artist - Troy Bullock chats with Darrell Craig Harris on Music Matters Podcast - EP.09 May 23, 2022

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My special guest on this episode is Troy Bullock - Bringing back True Country Music. Tradition has a new name. What once perhaps seemed outdated, now has a new voice. Troy is challenging the status quo, bringing a host of Traditional Country Music influences with him.

Listen to Troy's recent new debut release, 'PAYDIRT'

Troy and I really covered some ground in this episode from Gold mining to some of the moset important elements of life and family, being very musch what inspires Troy to express in his music. Being an independeant artist can be a challenging road to travel, not so with Troy. One of the things that i was left after spending quality time with this wholesome guy - was how kind hearted and determined he is to achieve the goals he's set for himself and the music that burns within him is shared with you.

Troy Bullock's Music website.

A Big thanks to our friends at #AudioGeer and the team @shure for their awesome support! #Shure #MV7 #podcast mic!

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And a Big Shout and thanks for the support of the following: Rodney Hall FAME Recording Studios in Muscle Shoals, Alabama Shure microphones Affliction clothing and Nigel J. my co-producer and voice over talent, all while running - Music Tribes Unite Media for our Podcast - Productions

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With 100’s millions of music downloads, Matt Simons is my special guest on Episode 04, Season 05 of Music Matters with Darrell Craig Harris Apr 28, 2022

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Listen in on my insight chat with Matt Simons, he has gone way viral with his music with 100’s of millions of downloads on several different platforms including Spotify. He is currently on tour with #2cellos #MattSimons

Matt Simons emotional frankness has been a hallmark of his career. His sweet, plaintive, piano-rooted melodies allying themselves to lyrics that speak plainly, sometimes starkly, about important events in his life.

I strongly suggest you checkout All things Matt Simons on one or all of his Social media and website link below:

https://mattsimonsmusic.com/

https://www.instagram.com/mattsimonsmusic/

https://www.facebook.com/mattsimonsmusicpage/

https://music.apple.com/nl/artist/matt-simons/302794020

https://open.spotify.com/artist/1g0fXhQMHAxlRyIBkCbuE7

https://twitter.com/mattsimons

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrFWAWOKhsQWUJN_aV5UQIg

https://www.deezer.com/nl/artist/412332

Music Matters with Darrell Craig Harris is sponsored by Kathy Ireland Worldwide & with support from Music Crowns in London,
www.MusicTribesUnite.News~ and Nigel J.~ my co-producer and voice over talent from his studio @ VoiceWrapStudio.com
Our thanks to Rodney Hall FAME Recording Studios in Muscle Shoals, Alabama for our intro and outro backing music clip. A Big Shout and thanks to our friends at #AudioGeer , @sullenfamily and the awesome support! #Shure #MV7 #podcast mic!

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Angelo Garcia former member of the mega pop band Menudo (1988-90) and continues with a Big music career on episode 03, season 05 of Music Matters with Darrell Craig Harris Apr 22, 2022

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Angelo Garcia from the mega-popular boy band “Menudo” (1988 – 1990) shares about his first tour experience with the world famous group when he was 11 years old in Mexico!

It's a very personal and honest discussion about his experiences with the group.

Angelo has gone on to further his education as an adult student, all while still developing his music career, which continues to grow and grow, hitting viral status once again in Mexico and to a much wider audience.

Please checkout the amazing music videos from Angelo and follow him on his social media channels…

https://www.youtube.com/c/GarciaAngelo/videos

https://www.tiktok.com/search?q=AngeloGarciaOfficial&t=1650549417721

https://www.instagram.com/angelogarciaofficialpage/

www.twitter.com/angelopopmusic

www.facebook.com/angelogarciaentertainment

#Menudo #AngeloGarcia #podcast

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World renown vocalist/actor, and frequent BBC guest Richard Shelton on episode 02, season 05 of Music Matters with Darrell Craig Harris Apr 19, 2022

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My special guest is Richard Shelton. A British film, TV and theatre actor and singer, who performed in ITV's Emmerdale. He portrayed Frank Sinatra in Rat Pack Confidential in London's West End, and performed in the movies House of Lies and in My Week with Marilyn.

We chat about his new album coming out on April 20th ~ being an Englishman in LA, and a lot more. What a Great Guy. Listen in and be enthralled.

To find out more about Richard Shelton, and I can highly recommend his new album, ( there's a YouTube link to get a great flavor of what I mean)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tbsw2HlH7MQ&t=10s

Also, have a look at his website and social media channel links as well.

https://richardshelton.co.uk/

https://twitter.com/richardshelton
https://www.facebook.com/richard.shelton.artist/

https://www.instagram.com/itsrichardshelton/

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Viral online music star Will Wood speaks about mental health and being a creative on episode 01 of our new season 05 of Music Matters with Darrell Craig Harris Apr 13, 2022

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Artist/Musician Will Wood speaks about getting healthy, being bipolar, and being creative in today's society!
Will has strong and focused opinions of the potential downside of social-media for young fertile minds, let alone adults, especially over the CV19 pandemic-period.
He also offers his thoughts on what the definition of success should mean for any creative person. Check Will Wood out on his official YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/WillWoodOfficial and his Spotify channel: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1VQ8riQ31zVHtlxiCC9EZE?si=MNxtXwGWRmyhXIoZLqYKiQ Music Matters with Darrell Craig Harris is sponsored by Kathy Ireland Worldwide & Behind The Curtains Media
with support from www.MusicTribesUnite.News~ and Nigel J.~ my co-producer and voice over talent from his studio @ VoiceWrapStudio.com
Our thanks to Rodney Hall FAME Recording Studios in Muscle Shoals, Alabama for our intro and outro backing music clip. A Big Shout and thanks to our friends at #AudioGeer , @sullenfamily and the awesome support! #Shure #MV7 #podcast mic!

Please check out our Music Matters podcast on @spotifypodcasts
Hey, also check out the New Music Matters Podcast Website- and Music Matters SWAG

- Please, support, LIKE and helps us grow - check out our Social Media pages:

#music #love #hiphop #rap #art #musician #artist #musica #instagood #singer #instagram #rock #like #dance #guitar #photography #song #bhfyp #newmusic #life #producer #fashion #rapper #viral #songwriter #creative #podcast

Alan Roy Scott is an internationally-acclaimed songwriter, songwriting teacher, artist mentor, event producer, ++ on EP 17 - S04 of Music Matters Podcast Mar 15, 2022

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Listen in on my awesome chat with legendary songwriter Alan Roy Scott, a lovely gentleman with a huge history and many great stories! We covered a lot of ground on this episode, we hope you find it both enjoyable and insightful. Some of the artists, films, tv shows, that Alan has written for! Celine Dion, Luther Vandross, Notorious B.I.G., Gloria Estefan, Cyndi Lauper, Patti LaBelle, Neville Bros. Roberta Flack, Cher, Jason Gould, El DeBarge, Tiffany, Patti Austin, The Spinners, Rick Springfield, Martika, Oak Ridge Boys, Ricky Martin, Anne Murray, Johnny Mathis, Pointer Sisters, Sheena Easton, and Ray Charles among many. His work also has been featured in Films and TV shows such as “Top Gun,” “First Wives Club,” “Coming To America,” “Falling Inn Love”(Netflix),” “Redline,” “Karate Kid III,” “Summer School,” “Fame,” “Fame/LA,” “Sons of Anarchy,” “Oprah’s Next Chapter,” “Santa Barbara,” “Guiding Light,” “Melrose Place,” & “Beverly Hills 90210” among others.. To check out more about Alan you'll find his website link and social media channels below: https://www.alanroyscott.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/alanroyscott/ https://www.facebook.com/alan.r.scott.9 https://www.facebook.com/alan.r.scott.9 https://www.instagram.com/alanroyscott/ Music Matters with Darrell Craig Harris is sponsored by Kathy Ireland Worldwide with support from
www.MusicTribesUnite.News~ and Nigel J.~ my co-producer and voice over talent from his studio @ VoiceWrapStudio.com ~ Our thanks to Rodney Hall FAME Recording Studios in Muscle Shoals, Alabama for our intro and outro backing music clip. A Big Shout and thanks to our friends at #AudioGeer , @sullenfamily and the awesome support! #Shure #MV7 #podcast mic!

Please check out our Music Matters podcast on @spotifypodcasts
Hey, also check out the New Music Matters Podcast Website- and Music Matters SWAG

- Please, support, LIKE and helps us grow - check out our Social Media pages:

#music #love #hiphop #rap #art #musician #artist #musica #instagood #singer #instagram #rock #like #dance #guitar #photography #song #bhfyp #newmusic #life #producer #fashion #rapper #viral #songwriter #creative #podcast

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