Music Business Radio

Next on Music Business Radio... Lydia Hutchinson

Lydia Hutchinson is next on Music Business Radio.  Lydia is the founder of Performing Songwriter magazine. 

This episode talks about how to start a business as a creative person, the ups and downs and keeping your company moving forward, the new music business, and what happens when the industry you're involved with changes. And, of course, we also review music sent in from Music Business Radio listeners around the world.

Lydia is the author of the book "Letters from Lyria" and runs PerformingSongwriter.com, which is full of great stories and artists interviews.

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In the Studio... Dave Stewart

Dave Stewart was in the Music Business Radio studios today.  Acts he's been part of include Eurythmics, Traveling Wilburys, The Tourists, and Longdancer.  As a songwriter and producer, he's worked with dozens of acts including No Doubt, Imogen Heap, Mick Jagger, Bob Dylan, Katy Perry, Aretha Franklin, and Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers.

His upcoming album, The Blackbird Diaries, was recorded in just four days and includes 14 new songs, including a co-write with Bob Dylan and duets with Stevie Nicks, Martina McBride, and Colbie Caillat.

We previewed his new album and got the stories behind the songs and how they were recorded.  We talked Dave's first record deal, working with Elton John's record label, touring the world with Annie Lennox, his songwriting process, how Traveling Wilburys was formed, artist development, and what it's like to work with iconic artists like Tom Petty and Stevie Nicks.

This episode is currently being edited and will be released in March.  Until then, check out the show notes below...

In the Studio... Lydia Hutchinson

Lydia Hutchinson was in the Music Business Radio studios today.  Lydia is the founder of Performing Songwriter magazine.  We talked about how to start a business as a creative person, the ups and downs and keeping your company moving forward, the new music business, and what happens when the industry you're involved with changes. And, of course, we reviewed music sent in from Music Business Radio listeners around the world.

Lydia is the author of the book "Letters from Lyria" and runs PerformingSongwriter.com, which is full of great stories and artists interviews.

This episode is currently being edited and will be broadcast in the future.  Until then, check out the show notes below...

Episode #134 - Danny Poland

Danny Poland is a sound engineer who has worked with a number of top music acts including 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.

In this episode, Danny shares some great "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 review demos sent in by Music Business Radio listeners from around the world.

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Next on Music Business Radio... Danny Poland

Danny Poland is next on Music Business Radio.  He's worked with a number of top music acts including 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 shares 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 review demos sent in by Music Business Radio listeners from around the world.

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Episode #133 - The Doobie Brothers and Sarah Bareilles

This 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 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 talks about songwriting, getting a record deal and what makes Nashville great.  She' also give advice to new artists and songwriters.

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