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Tony Lucido (Part 2) Sep 07, 2021

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This is part two of Jacob's interview with the reigning ACM bassist of the year— Tony Lucido. Jacob and Tony get into how to best serve an artist, is it possible to play with someone that you don't like, and if people play like their personality.

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Tony Lucido (Part 1) Sep 07, 2021

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Tony Lucido is the reigning ACM bassist of the year— and for good reason. He puts all of his heart, soul and creativity into every bass part that he plays. Tony has played live or in the studio for Darius Rucker, Kenny Chesney, Lady A, Mat Kearney, Lauren Daigle, Dierks Bentley, Steven Tyler, Keith Urban, Kid Rock, Doobie Brothers, Francesca Batistelli, Cam, Kelly Clarkson, Amy Grant, Dave Barnes, Marc Broussard, Chris Tomlin, TobyMac and so many more. This is part one of Jacob's interview with Tony. They get into his early childhood, his dreams of playing in the NBA, and how a try out turned into an amazing gig.

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Episode 26: TIM LAUER (Part 2) Dec 30, 2020

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This is part two of our interview with Tim. We covered so much territory that we had to make two episodes!

In this episode we chat about how to best support an artist, playing the comparison game, reading the room, some things he has learned from other producers, and bad session behavior.

Tim Lauer is Nashville based musician, producer, songwriter and composer. As a multiple time ACM nominated musician, he's played on hundreds of major label records for a wide range of artists including Taylor Swift, The Civil Wars, Cheap Trick, Kaleo, Blake Shelton, Keith Urban, Shawn Mendes, Keb Mo, Kid Rock, R. Kelly, Lady A, Foy Vance, Luke Bryan, Martina McBride, Lionel Richie, Mathew West, Francesca Battistelli, Rick Astley, Amy Grant, Newsboys, Alice Cooper, Megadeth, Rodney Crowell, Sidewalk Prophets, Sheryl Crow, Dolly Parton and Insane Clown Posse. You can also hear him on Guitar Hero and wii games.

Tim is also an Emmy-nominated writer whose songs have been featured in many advertisements including BMW, Target, L'Oreal, Coke, Sephora and the NBA as well as tv shows Carnival Row, One Tree Hill, Drop Dead Diva, Hung, The White Queen, Homeland, Teen Wolf, Pretty Little Liars and Cougar Town and he wrote and produced the main title song "The Root" for Greenleaf -performed by Mavis Staples.

He followed T Bone Burnett and Buddy Miller as executive music producer for the tv show Nashville seasons five and six. He's produced over two hundred cast recordings for shows including Nashville, Tell Me A Story, Greenleaf , Carnival Row, Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist , The Stranger and Big Sky. He was also Executive Music Producer and composer on the movie Patsy and Loretta.

In this episode we chat about how to best support an artist, playing the comparison game, reading the room, some things he has learned from other producers, and bad session behavior.

Check out all of Tim's album credits at AllMusic.com

Follow Tim on instagram @pantslauer

Check out Tim's music website www.timlauermusic.com

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Episode 25: TIM LAUER (Part 1) Dec 30, 2020

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This is part one of our interview with Tim. We covered so much territory that we had to make two episodes!

In part one we get into how music affected him as a kid, his beginnings on a dude ranch, polka, his first night on the opry stage, how he fell into film and tv work and so much more.

Check out all of Tim's album credits at AllMusic.com

Follow Tim on instagram @pantslauer

Check out Tim's music website www.timlauermusic.com

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Episode 24: PAT COIL Dec 15, 2020

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Pat Coil is an accomplished pianist, composer, producer, arranger, teacher, and highly respected studio musician. His credits span the musical spectrum of jazz, R&B, pop, country and gospel. He is known for his genius level musicianship but also for his kind and gentle nature. Pat has worked live or in the studio with Vince Gill, Amy Grant, Natalie Cole, Larry Carlton, Olivia Newton John, Michael McDonald, Nancy Wilson, Trisha Yearwood, Travis Tritt, Carmen Mcrae, Ernie Watts, George Straight, Woody Herman, Peter Cetera, Barry Manilow, Kenny Rogers and so many more. Jacob and Pat talk about Pat's early days on the piano, how he got a scholarship playing tuba, his first orchestra date in L.A., and how he balanced touring and being a professor.

Check out all of Pat's album credits at AllMusic.com

Follow Pat on instagram @patcoilkeys

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Episode 23: JAMES DUKE Dec 04, 2020

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James Duke has been one of the top touring and session guitarists in the worship and CCM world for many years. He is known for his inspiring guitar parts and also for his kind and peaceful nature. James has worked with Matt Redman, John Mark McMillan, Johnnyswim, Steven Curtis Chapman, Kim Walker Smith, Chris Tomlin, Michael W. Smith, Phil Wickham, Mack Brock, Bryan and Katie Torwalt and many more. Jacob and James talk about his early days as a missionary's kid, playing in the middle school worship band, why improvising is so important, and how he got his mouth washed out with soap after watching The A-Team.

Check out all of James's album credits at AllMusic.com

Follow James on instagram @thejamesduke

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Episode 22: MATT STANFIELD Nov 20, 2020

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Matt Stanfield has been in the Nashville music scene as a pianist, programmer, arranger and producer since the 90's. He is know for his creative and inspiring parts, but is also known to be a calming and stabilizing force in any room that he enters. Matt has worked for Fleurie, Norah Jones, Michael W. Smith, Kelly Clarkson, Kasey Musgraves, Sam Hunt, Thomas Rhett, Jake Owens, Brett Eldridge, Josh Groban, Russel Dickerson, Matt Redman, Jason Crabb, Old Dominion, Ben Rector, MercyMe, Newsboys, Mandisa, Chris Tomlin, Leigh Nash, Kari Jobe, Ruelle, Sam Tinnesz, Hope Darst, Mack Brock, Phil Wickham, Hillsong, Jenn Johnson, Corey Asbury, Stu G, Amanda Cook, Jars of Clay, Tiffany, Jill Phillips, Bethel Music, Natalie Grant, Britt Nichole, Charlie Peacock, Lady Gaga, Coke, Google, Pepsi, NASCAR, Vox Magazine, and Duke University.

Jacob and Matt talk about his early days on the piano, situational awareness musically and interpersonally, people that play like their personality, and the great piece of advice that Tony Lucido gave to him.

Check out all of Matt's album credits at AllMusic.com

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Episode 21: JEFF KING (Part 2) Nov 02, 2020

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This is part two of our interview with Jeff. There was so much great stuff in the interview that we had to create two parts.

Jeff King is one of the top session and touring guitarists in Nashville, TN. He is known for his musicality, amazing tones, and his ability to create a fun atmosphere in any room. Jeff has played live or in the studio for Faith Hill, Reba McEntire, Mindy McCready, Patty Loveless, Lee Roy Parnell, Ty Herndon, Jo Dee Messina, Randy Travis, Bryan White, Billy Ray Cyrus, The Oak Ridge Boys, The Statler Brothers, Alabama, Art Garfunkel, Rhett Akins, BlackHawk, Chely Wright, Trace Adkins, Julie Roberts, Josh Turner, Luke Bryan, Kenny Loggins, Lee Brice, Englebert Humperdinck, Montgomery Gentry, and so many more.

In part 2 Jacob and Jeff talk about how to best serve an artist and producer on a recording session, how to properly read a room, and why he won't put powdered creamer in his coffee.

Check out all of Jeff's album credits at Allmusic.com

Follow Jeff on Instagram @jeffkingnashville

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Episode 20: JEFF KING (Part 1) Nov 02, 2020

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This is part one of our interview with Jeff. There was so much great stuff in the interview that we had to create two parts.

In part 1 Jacob and Jeff talk about his early days in East Tennessee, playing his plywood guitar, a few of his pranks, how he got his start in the Nashville touring and session scene, and the time he rode around on Rick Hall's tractor.

Check out all of Jeff's album credits at Allmusic.com

Follow Jeff on Instagram @jeffkingnashville

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Episode 19: WILLIAM GARCIA Oct 09, 2020

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William Garcia has been the musical director at Lakewood Church in Houston Texas for over seven years. Playing piano, producing, orchestrating, and calling the shots on stage— this guy is the top dog. He has played live or in the studio for PJ Morton, Tommy Sims, Coalo Zamorano, Israel Houghton, Darlene Zschech, Hillsong United, Matt Redman, Ceelo Green, Tauren Wells, Travis Green, BJ Putnam, Marcos Witt, Danny Gokey, Johnnyswim, CeCe Winans, Sheila E, Yolanda Adams and many more. Jacob and Willie talk about his early days on the piano, his first time playing keys on the stage at Lakewood, how to best serve an artist, and how he learned to flow by playing along with tv commercials.

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