Weird Music Podcast

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Ep. 84: Ali Shakeri — Co-Founder of ToneDen Jul 14, 2023

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Ep. 84: Ali Shakeri — Co-Founder of ToneDen

Weird Music Podcast is all about learning from inspirational musicians and music industry entrepreneurs about how to channel creative energy. This episode features a conversation with Ali Shakeri, the founder of the digital advertising platform for musicians & venues — ToneDen. In this episode, Ali and Cam dive deep on marketing strategy for artists and lessons Ali has learned throughout his entrepreneurial journey. If you are a marketer, work in the music industry, or are an up-and-coming musician, this one is for you! Enjoy

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Produced by: Katie Daly

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We are very grateful for our generous listeners & sponsors! Feel free to give a tip on Venmo — @Cam_Elkins

Ep. 83: Ari Fink of SiriusXM Jul 14, 2023

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Ep. 83: Ari Fink of SiriusXM Weird Music Podcast is all about learning from inspirational musicians and music industry entrepreneurs about how to channel creative energy. In this episode, Cam and Ari talk about interviewing legends, what it takes to be a great leader, advise for artists, and more. Ari Fink is SiriusXM's Senior Director of Music Programming. In addition to hosting Phish Radio and Dave Matthews Band Radio, Ari has worked behind-the-scenes on SiriusXM's Grateful Dead channel, Jam On, Pearl Jam Radio, and Nugsnet Radio. Enjoy! And let us know if you'd like a handmade ice-dyed Weird Music Podcast hoodie or t-shirt! — https://forms.gle/Ri5grzaMoC4QUXRU8 Produced by: Katie Daly Sponsored by: Thrax CBD & THC ( http://thrax.shop/ ) JNJ Distribution ( https://jnj-distribution.com/ ) Franklinton Press ( https://www.franklintonpress.com ) We are very grateful for our generous listeners & sponsors! Feel free to give a tip on Venmo — @Cam_Elkins

Ep. 82: Mihali of Twiddle Jul 14, 2023

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Ep. 82: Mihali of Twiddle Weird Music Podcast is all about learning from inspirational musicians and music industry entrepreneurs about how to channel creative energy. This episode features a conversation with the one-and-only Mihali Savoulidis, Twiddle's lead singer and lead guitar player. Cam and Mihali talk about music, the life of an artist, Mihali's creative practice, and more. Buckle up! Mihali's new album 'Effection' - https://ineffable.to/effectionalbum and Twiddle's new album 'Every Last Leaf' - https://twiddle.fanlink.to/EveryLastLeaf are out now... Enjoy! And let us know if you'd like a handmade ice-dyed Weird Music Podcast hoodie or t-shirt! — https://forms.gle/Ri5grzaMoC4QUXRU8 Produced by: Katie Daly Sponsored by: Thrax CBD & THC ( http://thrax.shop/ ) JNJ Distribution ( https://jnj-distribution.com/ ) Franklinton Press ( https://www.franklintonpress.com ) We are very grateful for our generous listeners & sponsors! Feel free to give a tip on Venmo — @Cam_Elkins

Ep. 81: Mike Greenfield of Lotus Jul 14, 2023

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Ep. 81: Mike Greenfield of Lotus Weird Music Podcast is all about learning from inspirational musicians and music industry entrepreneurs about how to channel creative energy. This episode features a conversation with Mike Greenfield, the drummer of Lotus, about music, drumming, meditation, life, and everything in-between. Enjoy! We'll see you at Lotus's festival, Summerdance, September 2 - 4 at Nelson Ledges Quarry Park. Get your tickets here: https://bit.ly/3A9suiZ Fill out this form if you'd like a handmade ice-dyed Weird Music Podcast hoodie or t-shirt: https://forms.gle/Ri5grzaMoC4QUXRU8 Produced by: Katie Daly Sponsored by: Thrax CBD & THC ( http://thrax.shop/ ) JNJ Distribution ( https://jnj-distribution.com/ ) Franklinton Press ( https://www.franklintonpress.com ) We are very grateful for our generous listeners & sponsors! Feel free to give a tip on Venmo — @Cam_Elkins

Ep. 80: Peter Shapiro and Dean Budnick Jul 14, 2023

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Ep. 80: Peter Shapiro and Dean Budnick Weird Music Podcast is all about learning from inspirational musicians and music industry entrepreneurs about how to channel creative energy. This episode features an epic conversation with the legendary music industry entrepreneur Peter Shapiro and the Editor-in-Chief of Relix, Dean Budnick. Peter Shapiro is one of the world's most notable concert promoters in the history of concerts. He owned the legendary Wetlands in Tribeca, he was the promoter for the Grateful Dead's 50th anniversary "Fare Thee Well" tour featuring members of the Dead and Trey Anastasio from Phish, and he now runs Brooklyn Bowl (NYC, Las Vegas, Philadelphia, and Nashville) and the Capitol Theatre in Port Chester. Peter recently published an autobiography titled “The Music Never Stops,” co-authored by the widely-acclaimed author, documentarian, and podcast host Dean Budnick, who is also the Editor-in-Chief of Relix. This episode is one for the books! Enjoy. And let us know if you'd like a handmade ice-dyed Weird Music Podcast hoodie or t-shirt! Email us at weirdmusicpodcast@gmail.com Produced by: Katie Daly Sponsored by: Thrax CBD & THC ( http://thrax.shop/ ) JNJ Distribution ( https://jnj-distribution.com/ ) Franklinton Press ( https://www.franklintonpress.com ) We are very grateful for our generous listeners & sponsors! Feel free to give a tip on Venmo — @Cam_Elkins

Ep. 79: Tim Palmieri of Lotus Jul 14, 2023

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Ep. 79: Tim Palmieri of Lotus

Weird Music Podcast is all about learning from inspirational musicians and music industry entrepreneurs about how to channel creative energy. This episode features a conversation with Lotus' newest member, Tim Palmieri. Tim is a guitar mastermind who has led bands like Kung Fu and Psychedelic Breakfast. In this episode we discuss his minimalistic approach to guitar, his favorite lessons learned from playing with Lotus, and the secret to confidence on stage.

Produced by: Katie Daly

Sponsored by:

Thrax CBD & THC ( http://thrax.shop/ )

JNJ Distribution ( https://jnj-distribution.com/ )

Franklinton Press ( https://www.franklintonpress.com )

We are very grateful for our generous listeners & sponsors! Feel free to give a tip on Venmo — @Cam_Elkins

Ep. 78: Steve Kimock Jul 14, 2023

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Ep. 78: Steve Kimock

Weird Music Podcast is all about learning from inspirational musicians and music industry entrepreneurs about how to channel creative energy. This episode features a deep conversation about life & music with guitar legend Steve Kimock. Kimock is well-known in the jamband world for playing with guys from the Grateful Dead and Phish in bands like RatDog, The Other Ones, Phil & Friends, and beyond.

Produced by: Katie Daly

Sponsored by:

Thrax CBD & THC ( http://thrax.shop/ )

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JNJ Distribution ( https://jnj-distribution.com/ )

We are very grateful for our generous listeners & sponsors! Feel free to give a tip on Venmo — @Cam_Elkins

Ep. 77: Larry Carlton — Grammy Winning Guitar Legend Jul 14, 2023

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Ep. 77: Larry Carlton — Grammy Winning Guitar Legend

Larry Carlton is a 4-Time Grammy Winning Jazz guitarist known for his work with artists such as The Crusaders, Quincy Jones, Michael Jackson, John Lennon, Jerry Garcia, Dolly Parton, Steely Dan, Joni Mitchell, and more. Larry Carlton has played on over 100 albums that have gone gold or platinum. In this episode, Larry and Cam talk about Larry's approach to guitar playing and lessons that Larry has learned about both life and music.

Produced by: Katie Daly

Sponsored by:

Thrax CBD & THC ( http://thrax.shop/ )

SEM Tickets ( https://semtickets.com )

JNJ Distribution ( https://jnj-distribution.com/ ) We are very grateful for our generous listeners & sponsors! Feel free to give a tip on Venmo — @Cam_Elkins

Ep. 76: Zack Szabo & Casey Schneider of Essential Productions Jul 14, 2023

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Ep. 76: Zack Szabo and Casey Schneider of Essential Productions

This is the Weird Music Podcast, where we explore the minds of the most creative and influential people involved in improvisational music. This episode features one of the great movers and shakers of the Midwest music scene — Essential Productions. Long story short, the work these guys put in is one of the main reasons why the midwest jam scene has such a strong community. Along with their partner Kevin Harris, Zack & Casey make up two-thirds of the dream team behind Paradise Music and Arts Festival, Resonance Music and Arts Festival, Resonate Suwanee Music and Arts Festival, and hundreds of unforgettable concerts in the Covington/Cincinnati area.

In this episode, we discuss Zack and Casey's journey to how they got where they are today, their approach with throwing their festivals, how they evaluate artists, and much more. Enjoy!

We'll be in Covington for Paradise Music and Arts Festival! Check out the lineup & VIP packages for this amazing event here: https://www.cincyticket.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=5739

Grab your tickets for Resonance here:

https://essentialproductions.ticketspice.com/resonance2022

And check out everything else Essential Productions has coming up on their website: https://essentialproductions.net/

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Thrax CBD & THC ( http://thrax.shop/ )
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We are very grateful for our generous listeners & sponsors! Feel free to give a tip on Venmo — @Cam_Elkins

Ep. 75: Rob Chafin and Chris Houser of The Werks Jul 14, 2023

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Ep. 75: Rob Chafin and Chris Houser of The Werks

This is the Weird Music Podcast, where we explore the minds of the most creative and influential people involved in improvisational music. This episode features a band that's truly a staple of Ohio music — The Werks. Our first segment features drummer & entrepreneur, Rob Chafin, who runs The Werk Out Festival, The Summit Music Hall, Crunchwerks Restaurant, and manages the band Barefuzz. In this episode, Rob reflects on the history of The Werks, shares valuable music industry advice, opens up about how he evaluates bands, and he talks about how he curates The Werk Out's lineup. Part 2 of this episode features a conversation on music & life with The Werks beloved guitarist, Chris Houser. Enjoy!

We can't wait for The Werk Out Music & Arts Festival at Legend Valley, July 14th - 16th!

Tickets are available here — https://werkoutpresents.ticketspice.com/wo22

Produced by: Katie Daly

Sponsored by:

Thrax CBD & THC ( http://thrax.shop/ )

SEM Tickets ( https://semtickets.com )

JNJ Distribution ( https://jnj-distribution.com/ )

We are very grateful for our generous listeners & sponsors! Feel free to give a tip on Venmo — @Cam_Elkins