Music Business Radio

Next on Music Business Radio... Bela Fleck

Bela Fleck is next on Music Business Radio.  He's known as the world's best banjo player and has virtually reinvented both the image of the banjo as well as and the sound of the instrument.

Bela has won 11 Grammy Awards and has played on albums by Chick Corea, Phish, Bruce Hornsby, Shawn Colvin, Jerry Douglas, and Dave Matthews Band.

This episode talks about signing record deals, leaving record deals, signing other record deals, recording albums, writing songs, establishing yourself in different genres of music, and his new documentary film, Throw Down Your Heart.

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Non-Commercial Radio - What Musicians Need to Know

Dan Reed is the Music Director and operations manager of WXPN-fm in Philadelphia.  He oversees WXPN’s production and programming operations as well as talent relations for the nationally syndicated program World Café. He is also founder and producer of the Triple A (AAA) NON-COMMvention, a yearly conference for non-commercial “Triple A” formatted radio stations.

On this episode, he talks about the changing face of radio, local music scenes, commercial and non-commercial radio (public radio), and his work with the successful World Café where he now serves as the primary liaison to the music industry on behalf of the station and World Café. World Cafe® has emerged as the “premiere public radio showcase for contemporary music serving up an eclectic blend that includes indie rock, singer-songwriters, folk, alternative country, blues, and world music.” The show takes “listeners on a unique journey of musical discovery and presents a mix of music from both new and legendary artists.”

We also talked about Dan's non-commercial radio convention, the Non-COMMvention. It is primarily for people involved in radio, but anybody is welcome, and it's a great way to get into the minds of radio people, for those who are looking to get airplay.

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Next on Music Business Radio... Dan Reed

Dan Reed is next on Music Business Radio.   Dan is the Music Director and operations manager of WXPN-fm in Philadelphia.  He oversees WXPN’s production and programming operations as well as talent relations for the nationally syndicated program World Café. He is also founder and producer of the Triple A (AAA) NON-COMMvention, a yearly conference for non-commercial “Triple A” formatted radio stations.

He will talk about the changing face of radio, local music scenes, commercial and non-commercial radio (public radio), and his work with the successful World Café where he now serves as the primary liaison to the music industry on behalf of the station and World Café. World Cafe® has emerged as the “premiere public radio showcase for contemporary music serving up an eclectic blend that includes indie rock, singer-songwriters, folk, alternative country, blues, and world music.” The show takes “listeners on a unique journey of musical discovery and presents a mix of music from both new and legendary artists.”

We also talked about Dan's non-commercial radio convention, the Non-COMMvention. It is primarily for people involved in radio, but anybody is welcome, and it's a great way to get into the minds of radio people, for those who are looking to get airplay.

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Bonus Content - Glen Tilbrook

Here's a bonus interview with Glen Tilbrook, done by David Hall of WRLT, our flagship station.

Glenn is the lead singer and guitarist of the English group Squeeze, a power pop band formed in the mid-1970s.  His latest band, The Fluffers, is currently on tour in support of their new album, Pandemonium Ensues.

This interview features in-studio performances of two songs.

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Episode #92 - Matt Morris

Matt Morris is a songwriter for artists such as Christina Aguilera, Kelly Clarkson, and Justin Timberlake.  As an artist, he's currently on a 22-date US tour supporting Grammy-award winner Joan Osborne and promoting his new EP, Backstage at Bonnaroo and other Acoustic Performances.

On this episode, we talk about the songwriting process, getting songs cut, co-writing with established artists, what it's like to perform in front of 15,000 people, and what really happens backstage at Bonnaroo.

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Bonus Content - Seth Godin

This is a special, Internet-exlusive episode of Music Business Radio featuring Seth Godin.  This episode was taped backstage at the 40th annual Country Radio Seminar in Nashville, TN.

We talked about the changing music business, how musicians and labels can make more money, how to get raving fans, word of mouth, tastemakers (and how to be one), licensing, and much more.

Special thanks to Jeff Walker and the staff of AristoMedia for help with this interview!

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Next on Music Business Radio... Matt Morris

Matt Morris is next on Music Business Radio.

Matt is a songwriter for artists such as Christina Aguilera, Kelly Clarkson, and Justin Timberlake.  As an artist, he's currently on a 22-date US tour supporting Grammy-award winner Joan Osborne and promoting his new EP, Backstage at Bonnaroo and other Acoustic Performances.

On this episode, we talk about the songwriting process, getting songs cut, co-writing with established artists, what it's like to perform in front of 15,000 people, and what really happens backstage at Bonnaroo.

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Apple Records and the Beatles

Ken Mansfield is the former US Manager for Apple Records as well as the US/UK liaison for the Beatles.  He toured with them and wrote songs with them.

Ken has worked with a number of top artists including Stan Kenton, Peggy Lee, Judy Garland, Lou Rawls, Glen Campbell, Buck Owens, the Beach Boys, and the Band.  As a producer, he has done work for Don Ho, David Cassidy, Waylon Jennings, Andy Williams, and many more.

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Leadership Music Digital Summit

Here's information on this year's Leadership Music Digital Summit.

See the official website for more details.

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Next on Music Business Radio... Ken Mansfield

Ken Mansfield is the former US Manager for Apple Records as well as the US/UK liaison for the Beatles.  He toured with them, wrote songs with them, and will share his experience with you, on the next episode of Music Business Radio.

Ken has worked with a number of top artists including Stan Kenton, Peggy Lee, Judy Garland, Lou Rawls, Glen Campbell, Buck Owens, the Beach Boys, and the Band.  As a producer, he has done work for Don Ho, David Cassidy, Waylon Jennings, Andy Williams, and many more.

Ken is our next guest on Music Business Radio and it's an episode you won't want to miss.  He shared a lot of great stories about the Beatles, the Beach Boys, and more. 

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