Music Mythology
#45 - Teddy Bryant
#44 - Lauren Henderson
#43 - Lone Sound Magazine
#42 - VivaLaTina
#41 - Dana Harper
#40 - BRANOOFUNCK
#39 - Astro James
#38 - FURNDWARE
#37 - Austin Black
di Sam Romo
This episode I have the opportunity to chat with singer and multi-instrumentalist Teddy Bryant about his family roots in music, making and appreciating timeless music, the difference between finding your singing voice and doing an impression, working with Space Ghost on the recently released "Heaven Sent" project, and more. Make sure to follow Teddy on Instagram @urbyne and checkout his website www.teddybryant.com for more content. Download his album "In The Beginning" and "Heaven Sent" on Bandcamp, listen via Spotify & Apple Music, or wherever you do your streaming
I have the opportunity to connect with Lauren Henderson and chat about being a part of the art while feeling shy and coming into your own as an artist, the jazz scene and community in New York, her label Brontosaurus Records, and more. Make sure to check out her website www.laurenhendersonmusic.com and follow her on Instagram @laurenhendersonmusic for more content and tour information! "Described as "somewhere between a comforting whisper and a cogent declaration" by The New York Times, Lauren Henderson's music resonates with listeners around the world. Recently featured in the Financial Times, breaking the Jazz Charts Top 5, and the Year End Jazz Week Top 40 (2021), Henderson's eclectic vocal influences spread across genres producing a distinct yet versatile sound. Her music is featured in the Netflix hit series, Sky Rojo, The Drowning, starring Julia Stiles, Avan Jogia, and Josh Charles, El Juego de Las Llaves, starring Ela Velden, Maite Perroni, and Marimar Vega, and Romeo y Julieta starring Lupita Nyong’o and Juan Castano, scored by one of Lauren’s musical partners, Michael Thurber. Combining her love for music and film, Lauren is the Music Supervisor for Febrero (2022). Henderson uncovers the layers of her diverse background in English and Spanish. Her compositions paint stories reflecting journeys imposed through the African Diaspora in connection to Henderson's Panamanian, Montserratian, and vast Caribbean roots as they interplay with her North American upbringing. Jazz, Latin jazz, flamenco, R&B and soul roots aid in an exploration of culture, society, race relations and the complexities encountered as we navigate life's obstacles. - biography from www.laurenhendersonmusic.com
This episode I sit down with Jaimie Siegle and Andrew Sherman from Lone Sound Magazine and talk about how they are working to promote talent in Texas by highlighting local artists through their magazine and podcast. We discuss some of the challenges, rewards, and general struggles in making a podcast, Jaimie's background in journalism, Andrew's favorite podcasts, and more. LONE SOUND IS A CELEBRATION OF MODERN TEXAS CULTURE. "With live music as a bridge to other contemporary voices and subcultures, Lone Sound highlights the work of photographers, writers, performers, producers, and artists that redefine “Texas music” and “Texas culture”—and join a deeply rooted tradition of diverse musical heritage. Published quarterly, Lone Sound’s print publication is thoughtfully composed of curated original content, from photo editorials and in-depth interviews to personal narratives and illustrations." For artist submissions, please contact jaimie@lonesoundmedia.com Find more information at www.lonesoundmagazine.com or their Instagram @lonesoundmag
This episode I sit down with VivaLaTina and chat about her career in DJing, some of her favorite genres and set styles, her family's deep appreciation for music that sparked her career and many more topics. Check out her Instagram for more content and future show dates: @_vivalatina
This episode I sit down with Dana Harper and talk about her life, the start to her singing career, living in New York and Dallas, her experience on The Voice, and more. Check out her Instagram and website for more content and future show dates: danaharpermusic.com @danaharpermusic
This episode I sit down with the members of BRANOOFUNCK (DJ Menace & M.E.D.Z.) and talk about their background and beginnings in the world of Hip-Hop from their early inspirations from greats like Eric B. and Rakim to the culture of 80's/90's Hip-Hop. Together they explain why their new approach to live music is not just a form of hype or electric relaxation, but a pairing of strongly curated tracks and beats. Make sure to follow them on Instagram to keep up with their upcoming shows and more: @branoofunck @menacethedj @getchomedz
I connect with Astro James and talk about the Dallas music scene, becoming a musician, his upcoming album, and more! Known for his quirky personality and psychedelic live experience full of improvisation taking you on an adventure into the cosmos. Astro James is a singer-songwriter & guitarist from Dallas, Texas. His eclectic style is a psychedelic fusion of funk & blues. For more information check out their Instagram and website for information on future shows and more @astrojamesmusic www.astrojames.com
This episode I sit down with Patrick and Will at FURNDWARE and talk about how the Oak Cliff studio came to be, their backgrounds before starting the studio, the Sputacular Jams events, and more. A membership based recording studio and session spot in Oak Cliff FURNDWARE is a creative environment that brings together a community of musicians interested in making relevant and innovative forms of musical expression. Our goal is to become a widely used and viewed broadcasting point for the deeply talented music scene in Dallas and beyond. We are a small but extremely well equipped recording studio, session spot, rehearsal space and live stream venue that operates on a membership model. The idea behind membershipping the studio is to give users access to players, as well as the space and equipment. We are a place to get loud, manufacture sounds, interact with a diverse set of talent and generate interesting and relevant content to send out to the world. How it all Started FURNDWARE was started when a small group of neighbors from Oak Cliff occupied a vacant apartment inside a historically and socially rich West Jefferson Boulevard building. After spending many nights, with drinks in hand and ideas flying around the pink neon light filled room, we knew we needed to open it up to the world. We are excited for you to join us and we are looking forward to building a community of players that make the world more interesting. Find more information at www.furndware.com or their Instagram @furndware
I connect with Austin Black, the senior music composer for Funimation and discuss his career in commercial music production. We chat about his approach and perspective on music production as well as some of the experiences he's had composing for shows and movies like Dragon Ball Z, Attack on Titan, Bullet, My Hero Academia, and more.
This episode I have the opportunity to sit down with Joe Dyson on the last night of the US portion of the Pat Metheny Side-Eye tour at the Majestic Theatre in Dallas, Texas. We talk about his extensive background and life in music as well as all of the influences and teachers that have helped form him into the phenomenal performer that he is today from his current band leader Pat Metheny to other greats such as Donald Harrison, Dr. Lonnie Smith, Christian Scott aTunde Adjuah and more. Make sure to check out his debut album Look Within, available for purchase on Band Camp and also streaming on all music platforms. Check out his website joedyson.com and Instagram for upcoming shows and more! New Orleans native Joe Dyson has certainly been one to watch. He started playing music in his family's church at just two years old. After being noticed for his peculiar talent, Joe was placed in the Louis “Satchmo” Armstrong Summer Jazz Camp where he was shadowed by the late, great clarinetist Alvin Batiste, and his longtime bandleader and mentor, alto saxophonist Donald Harrison. He went on to graduate from the New Orleans Center for Creative Arts (NOCCA), and earned a Presidential Scholarship to his alma mater Berklee College of Music. Joe has shared the stage with Dr. Lonnie Smith, Ellis Marsalis, Christian Scott aTunde Adjuah, Jon Batiste, Leo Nocentelli, Sullivan Fortner, Dirty Dozen Brass Band, Pedrito Martinez, Grammy Award winners Nicholas Payton and Pat Metheny among others. As a musician, Joe has traveled across the globe extensively. Having touched almost every continent, he has performed throughout North America, South America, Europe, Australia, Asia, and Africa. He has appeared on over 30 albums, including releases by Dr. Lonnie Smith ALL IN MY MIND, (Blue Note Universal Records), Sullivan Fortner's ARIA (Impulse Universal Records) and Christian aTunde Adjuah's Grammy Nominated EMANCIPATION PROCRASTINATION (Ropeadope Records). *Bio available on joedyson.com