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DE110 Zandi Holup | An Artist In More Than One Way Oct 31, 2016

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Welcome back to dHarmic Evolution podcast with me, James Kevin O'Connor, singer/songwriter, audio/video artist, and master storyteller. On today's episode, we chat with singer/songwriter Zandi Holup, a Nashville transplant originating from Pennsylvania.

Zandi takes pride in showing her creative side, effortlessly baring her personality in her music. She can't be tamed in life or in music, owning a drive to succeed not often seen.

Zandi doesn't dwell on things for too long, as reflected in her life and career. Much like her decision to move to Nashville, she seamlessly evolved from an actress to a musician. But it wasn't always that way! Join us on Zandi's journey, on this episode of dHarmic Evolution!

On this episode:

-Zandi's amazingly short story of her move to Nashville!

-Zandi talks about her personal philosophy when it comes to originality.

-How Zandi found confidence in her own voice.

-Why Zandi lives in Nashville - but still records in New York!

Zandi Holup songs featured:

-Bad Good Little Church Girl

-Drive Your Car

-Get Me My Gun

-Lone Star

Follow Zandi Holup:

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Zandi-Holup/184443788262203

IMDb: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm5220446/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/ZandiHolup

Instagram: http://instagram.com/zandiholup

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DE109 West Coast Fletch | The Soulful Jazz, Gospel Singer Oct 26, 2016

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Welcome back to dHarmic Evolution podcast with me, James Kevin O'Connor, singer/songwriter, audio/video artist, and master storyteller. On today's episode, we chat with West Coast Fletch Brinson, a talented multi-instrumentalist from California.

West Coast Fletch started by playing songs on just one string, but now he plays the trombone, drums, and guitar. His musical influences are palpable on his tracks; blues, R&B, funk, jazz, and gospel. West Coast takes inspiration from his life, combines it with his talents, and turns it into soulful jams.

West Coast Fletch's love of music has encompassed and enriched his life, and his joy from such is exuded throughout this interview.

On this episode:

-What it takes to be a part of West Coast Fletch's crew

-A special lady sings on It Ain't Over (Til God Says It's Over)

-West Coast Fletch talks about his approach to writing music

-His approach to the business side of independent music

West Coast Fletch songs featured:

-I Love The Name

-It Ain't Over (Til God Says It's Over)

-Ooo Baby Baby

-Salvation Smooth Jazz

Follow West Coast Fletch Brinson:

Reverbnation: https://www.reverbnation.com/fletchmanbrinson

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fletchman.brinson

iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/salvation-smooth-jazz-single/id913449671

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DE108 Sylvia Fedrick | Touching Hearts So You Can Be The Best You Oct 23, 2016

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Welcome back to dHarmic Evolution podcast with me, James Kevin O'Connor, singer/songwriter, audio/video artist, and master storyteller. On today's episode, we spend our day speaking with Sylvia Fedrick, a brilliant singer hailing from the Windy City, Chicago, Illinois.

Sylvia's father gave her advice from which she's never strayed: "Just be you; You can be the best you." It shows in her music, and the way she lives her life. Her influences are palpable in her interview as well as her music; life experience, gospel, pain, and love.

Through her music, Sylvia shares her message: Be strong, be yourself, and never give up!

On this episode:

-The heartbreaking story of the loss of her producer.

-The touching story of Sylvia's father and his gift of music to her.

-What it takes to have success in the music business.

-How Sylvia came back to music and made it her life's passion.

Sylvia Fedrick songs featured:

-Sometimes You Gotta Go Through

-Gentle Breeze

-Don't Want To Walk Alone

-The Glide Party Mix

Follow Sylvia Fedrick:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SingSylviaFedrick/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/sangsyl

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sangsyl/

Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/sangsyl

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DE107 Steven Brown | Channeling Creativity Through His Heart and Voice Oct 19, 2016

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Welcome back to dHarmic Evolution podcast with me, James Kevin O'Connor, singer/songwriter, audio/video artist, and master storyteller. On today's episode, we chat with Steven Brown, an artist from Republic, Missouri.

Steven Brown is a man so accomplished, we might not be able to fit all of it in this one packed episode! Steven exhibits the very definition of an artist: an unstoppable flow of inspired creativity being channeled through his heart and voice.

Steven has done so much with his life, from being a 16-year veteran of the United States Navy and has traveling across the globe, to acting in films and television, and of course, making music!

Don't miss Steven's powerful story and powerful music on this episode of dHarmic Evolution!

On this episode:

-Steven's journey and how he ended up focusing on music.

-How a text message inspired an entire song!

-We go on a ride through the production of Steven's most recent album.

-How Steven took his own pain and turned it into inspiration.

Steven Brown songs featured:

-It's All Glorious

-Lift Up Your Hands

-Momentum

-I Am Here

Follow Steven Brown:

Reverb Nation: reverbnation.com/stevenbrown Facebook: facebook.com/stevenhowardbrown YouTube: youtube.com/stevenhowardbrown Twitter: twitter.com/stevenhbrown

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DE106 Fiona Varner | Annointed by the Lord and now a Music Minister Oct 16, 2016

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Welcome back to dHarmic Evolution podcast with me, James Kevin O'Connor, singer/songwriter, audio/video artist, and master storyteller. On today's episode, we spend our day speaking with Fiona Varner, a wonderful singer hailing from Prince George County, Maryland.

From a young age, Fiona has been a musician. Keyboards, clarinets, singing - the passion for music has always been a part of her life. Her artisanship is evident with her refusal to be boxed into any creative corner! Fiona takes pride in exploring different styles and sounds - "a good song is a good song," after all! Her craft is her life, and we explore how she took early childhood inspiration and turned it into a wonderful career in music filled with soul and love.

Fiona has a wonderful approach to her story: "It's a we thing, not a me thing!" And a big part of that are the people she's worked with - from old bands to her own family. Word is her 6 year old is running the show!

Check out this episode to hear more about Fiona's creativity and inspiration!

On this episode:

-We talk about how she's been a musician since early life.

-Her family may as well be a real life Partridge Family!

-Fiona's approach to writing lyrics and music.

-The beautiful story of how Fiona found her multi-cultural approach.

Fiona Varner songs featured:

-Close To Your Heart

-Covered By The Blood

-Deuteronomy Dance

-I Will Serve You

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DE105 Debra D'Lane |Real Life Country Girl Oct 12, 2016

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Debra D'Lane was born and raised in a rural area. She spent most of her life growing up on a ranch outside of Uvalde, Texas. "When you live out in the middle of nowhere you have to find things to do. I love and chose music. It was and has always been a big part of my life."

Out on the ranch Debra had access to an ole' school juke box. "There were many great records on that juke box including Patsy Cline, Loretta Lynn, Tammy Wynette, George Jones, Hank Williams, Marty Robbins, Tanya Tucker, and many more. I can still see myself standing on top of the pool table, cue stick in hand as my mic singing away to all those great tunes. "It seemed like every aspect of Debra's life on both sides of her family had something to do with music & dancing. "We were always singing and dancing!"

As time went by Debra and her husband started a family. After raising the kids up to a certain age is when Debra decided to take the next step in her love for music. "When your son says "Mom it's time" I knew then it was time to get busy!"

Debra has done just that! For the past year she has been working on many projects including spending lots of time in the recording studio. She is also going to be doing a little acting. Yes, Debra has landed

herself a part in an upcoming film where she will have the opportunity to perform her music as well. She just finished up an EP that was produced by Bill Warner of Warner Works in Nashville, Tn. Many of the

songs on the EP are written and or co-written by Kirsti Manna aka Songwriter Girl. Debra is also working with Rick Barker, former manager of Taylor Swift, to help guide and mentor her career.

"I feel so truly blessed and grateful to have the opportunity to work with Mr. Bill & Mrs. Kirsti. They are incredibly talented and wonderful people. I am also truly blessed to have the opportunity to work with Mr. Rick Barker, Wow! What a remarkable mentor he is in the Music Industry of today and truly cares about the artist and the path they take."

Most and foremost Debra D'Lane appreciates her fans. "It's amazing to me the responses I receive from my music. It makes my day when my fans take the time out of this busy world we live in to send me emails and messages through my online presence of how my songs affect them. Thank You from the bottom of my heart!"

Debra songs featured:

* Covered in Dirt

* Memphis Without the Blues

* One and Only

* Dig

Debra D'Lane connections:

Website

Facebook

Twitter: @debradlane

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DE104 TJ Leonard | A man who loves the country, and also loves his country music, but he is in Sweden! Oct 09, 2016

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Country Music comes to Sweden via TJ Leonard

Welcome back to the dHarmic Evolution podcast with me James Kevin O'Connor, singer/songwriter, audio/video artist, master storyteller, and now International Talent Agent. On today's episode, we travel across the Mighty Atlantic to Sweden to spend some time with TJ Leonard, James was able to rescue him from his painting project for an hour to hang out on the airwaves for some story telling!

Swedish country singer/songwriter, TJ Leonard got his first guitar from his grandfather, when he was eight; he taught his grandchild to play Swedish folk music and evergreens. Soon, TJ was

introduced to pop and blues through his cousin, who was a little bit older and played in a famous Swedish pop band. At eighteen, TJ became lead singer and guitar player in a dance band. Many genres have passed through TJ's life: Jazz, hard rock, gospel, soul/r&b, but not until country music came along, did it feel like home.

This interview is a fantastic one - tons of great musical past and humor that you shouldn't miss!

On this episode:

TJ shut out all other musical genre's after he heard Keith Urban's "Somebody like you" and decided to pursue country music, because it really grabbed him!

Look out for the Roe Deer!, No license needed.....

I want to move to the Countryside once again, if you can't be there you have to dream yourself away I sit down in my studio basement and write songs, there is a shower in the basement next to the studio, TJ needs to quiet the family down when he is recording, can't have the kids running across the floor.

I hunt as much as I can, sort of deer, we call it Roe Deer, 80 Lb deer, kind of small, James wants to ride one, TJ also hunts Moose and Wild Boar. We shoot the small ones, as the big ones don't have a good taste.

TJ songs featured:

* The River

* American Dream

* The Right One

* Paradise Road

Follow TJ Leonard:

www.tjleonardcountry.com

www.twitter.com/tjlcountry

https://www.facebook.com/tjleonardchestnut/?fref=ts

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

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DE103 Kinderjazz | "We became parents, and Kinderjazz was born" Oct 05, 2016

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Welcome back to the dHarmic Evolution with me James Kevin O'Connor, singer/songwriter, audio/video artist, master storyteller, and now International Talent Agent.

On today's episode, we go down under to Australia, to learn all about Kinderjazz with Christobel Lewellyn.

A one of a kind swing jazz band for children developed by Christobel and David, creating an opportunity for kids to celebrate music and passion, and nurture their creative spirit.

The solo's and the music gratifies a small child's imagination like nothing else.

On this Episode:

* Kinderjazz is a very Family oriented band, we've all grown up with each other, and each other's children, its really personal.

* I was surrounded by music, all the adults played piano, and we were taken to live festivals. Music was a big part of our lives.

* I started playing piano when I was 3 years old. I had older brothers and I could not wait to push them off the piano. 1 Wednesday, October 5, 2016

•Artists songs featured:

* Arabella

* In the Micro Aykho

* Fantabulous

* You can't stop the Music

Follow Kinderjazz on

http://www.facebook.com/kinderjazz

http://www.twitter.com/kinderjazz

http://www.kinderjazz.com/

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DE102 Theo Czuk | The Urban Folksinger Oct 02, 2016

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"Combining the beauty of storytelling in literature, and music!"

Welcome back to the dHarmic Evolution with me James Kevin O'Connor, singer/songwriter, audio/video artist, master storyteller, and now International Talent Agent.

On today's episode, we are in Springfield Oregon with Indie Artist Singer/Songwriter Theo Czuk.

Theo has been dubbed "the Kurt Vonnegut of songwriting" he is a critically acclaimed singer/songwriter and an award winning novelist.

Theo's slant on the world has been described as "catawampus and exhilarating"

His first Novel, "Heart Scarred" won the 2014 Laramie Book Award for best in the Literary Western.

Theo went for "a little more green and a little less cement", by moving to Oregon!

Featured songs by Theo

*Let me Know

*One more shot of cold

*Pull me from the Rubble

*Running with the dogs

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DE101 Richard Lynch | Bringing back traditional country with his own style! Sep 28, 2016

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If you want the lo down on how to multiply your happiness by dividing it with others, well here is the man that "wrote that quote"

Today we take you to Waynesville, Ohio, where you can find this all-American music artist.

Listen to the story of Richard living the life he sings about.

Richard Lynch's Featured Songs

* Daddy's Guitar

* I Like My Music Country

* It's All In My Head

* Your the Reason God Made Oklahoma

Reach out to Richard

http://www.richardlynchband.com

http://www.facebook.com/richardlynchband

http://www.twitter.com/richardlynchbnd

http://www.reverbnation.com/richardlynchband

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