Music Business Radio

In the Studio... Stuart Dill

Stuart Dill was in the Music Business Radio studios today to talk about his 25+ years in the music business as well as his new novel, Murder on Music Row.

As an artist manager, Stuart has worked with Minnie Pearl, Freddy Fender, The Wreckers, Dwight Yoakam, Jo Dee Messina, Point of Grace, Billy Ray Cyrus, Laura Bell Bundy, and SHeDAISY. We talked about his start in the business, life on the road with artists like Freddy Fender, where the music industry is going, and the three elements every successful artist must have. We also reviewed music sent in from Music Business Radio listeners from around the world.

This episode is currently being edited and will air soon. Until then, get on the podcast and check out the notes below...

In the Studio... Whit Hill

Whit Hill is an author and songwriter based out of Nashville, TN. She dropped by the Music Business Radio studios today to talk about her book, Not About Madonna: My Little Pre-Icon Roommate and Other Memoirs.

This episode is currently being edited and will air soon. Until then, get on the podcast and check out the notes below...

Episode #150 - Chris Pandolfi

Chris Pandolfi talks about the ins and outs of his band, The Infamous Stringdusters, getting record deals, going independent, putting a team together, and more.

One of the highlights of this episode is a discussion about keeping a band (the Infamous Stringdusters has six members) on the same page and working together as as a single unit. Topics include keeping a unified vision for the band, how songwriting is done, and life on the road.

We also talk about the intersection of IMBA (International Bluegrass Music Association), bluegrass music, and jam bands, how to deal with "purists" in your music genre, and the balance of niche and mainstream acceptance.

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