Music Business Radio

In the Studio... Amos Lee

Blue Note recording artist Amos Lee was in the Music Business Radio studios today for an interview and in-studio performances.  Amos has toured with Bob Dylan, Elvis Costello, Norah Jones, Paul Simon, Merle Haggard, John Prine, and the Dave Matthews Band, just to name a few.

We talked about how he started in the music business, transitioning from a career as an elementary school teacher, film and television licensing, and his new album, which has guests like Willie Nelson, Lucinda Williams, Sam Beam from Iron and Wine, and James Gadson.

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In the Studio... Christopher Moon

Christopher Moon of Anhedonia Management was in the Music Business Radio studios today.  He started his company in 1996, while still in college, and has since worked with Josh Rouse, Landon Pigg, Rosie Thomas, Kyle Andrews, Venus Hum, Cash Brothers, and Howie Beck, among others.

We talked about getting your first management client, building music business relationships, how to develop and manage artists, the new business of artist promotion, film and television licensing, and more.

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Episode #132 - Mark Montgomery

Music and technology entrepreneur Mark Montgomery joined us in the Music Business Radio studios to talk about about starting companies, selling companies, the new music business, digital music, entrepreneurship, how to be a good boss, how to hire people, how to fire people, building communities of fans, the changing music business, and more.

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Bonus Content - Robert Plant

Here's a bonus interview with Robert Plant that Mary did.  He talks about his new album, recording in Nashville, his musical influences, life after Led Zeppelin, dealing with expectations, dancing with Alison Krauss, playing guitar, and producing records.

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Episode #131 - Jonathan Cain

Jonathan Cain is perhaps best known as a member of Journey, but he's done a lot of other things in the music business, including playing with The Babys and Bad English, producing acts like Michael Bolton, and writing songs for artists like Sammy Hagar, Kenny Rogers, Heart, Lorrie Morgan, Mariah Carey, and Peter Frampton.  Songs he's written or co-written for Journey include "Open Arms" and "Don't Stop Believin'."

This episode talks about how Jonathan got started in Chicago playing the accordion, songwriting, how to keep a band moving forward, joining established acts, dealing with criticism, and more.

Thanks for Jayson Chalfant and Big Studios for making this happen!

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Bonus Content - John Butler Trio

Here's a bonus interview Dan did with John Butler Trio.  It includes live, in-studio performances as well as discussion about revolution, charity, the band's history, and current projects, including information about the creation and recording of their latest album, April Uprising,.

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Next on Music Business Radio... The Doobie Brothers and Sarah Bareilles

The next episode of Music Business Radio features intimate chats with two great artists!  David spends time with John McFee and Tom Johnston of the legendary Doobie Brothers and Dan and Gary talk with singer-songwriter Sara Bareilles! 

The Doobie Brothers have sold over 30 million albums throughout their 40 year run in the music business.  Their latest release, "World Gone Crazy", is their first new album in almost a decade.  They’ll talk about their "typical" days, the songwriting process and what makes a good song, and their new album. 

Sara Bareilles hit it big in 2007 with her single "Love Song" and has toured with bands such as Aqualung, Maroon 5, and James Blunt.  Her current hit "King of Anything" earned Sara her highest debut on the Billboard Hot 100 chart (at #59).  Sara will talk with us about songwriting, getting a record deal and what makes Nashville great.  She'll also give advice to new artists and songwriters.

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In the Studio... Danny Poland

Danny Poland was in the Music Business Radio studios today to talk about live sound engineering.  Danny has worked with a number of top music acts Vince Gill, Nickel Creek, Gwyneth Paltrow, Patty Loveless, The Wreckers, John Paul Jones, Roseanne Cash, John Hiatt, Keith Anderson, Mindy Smith, Robert Earl Keen, and Lyle Lovett.

Danny shared some "life on the road" stories, advice on how to break into the business of sound engineering, tips for bands trying to build a successful touring organization, and much more.  We also reviewed demos sent in by Music Business Radio listeners from around the world.

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Episode #130 - John Clore

John Clore has handled publicity and online marketing efforts for a variety of musicians, ranging from country music legend Ray Price, to Grammy Award-winners Jars of Clay, to Poison front man Bret Michaels.

Currently, he is Associate Director of Digital Marketing & Campaigns at Sony Music Entertainment's Provident Label Group.

This episode talks about breaking into the music business, getting your foot in the door, building your network, the "dark side" of Twitter and social networking, using Twitter and social networking to create "superfans", and more.  We also review music sent in by Music Business Radio listeners.

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Episode #129 - John Oates

Here's the episode with John Oates.  We talk about his start in the music business, establishing Hall and Oates, life on a major label, his last 12 years as an independent artist, songwriting, putting a great band together, keeping a great band together, working with T-Bone Wolk, working with Nile Rodgers, his new album, why he loves Philadelphia, why he loves Nashville, finding yourself musically, cover songs, samples, and his new songwriting event, 7908 The Aspen Songwriters Festival.

John also shares some great Hall and Oates stories as well as the stories behind his hit songs "She's Gone" and "Maneater."

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