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Submit ReviewA lot has changed in the music business over the past several years. Outside of the Covid pandemic, one thing that has remained constant in the industry is touring. Or has it?
In this very interesting, and heartfelt episode, we have an in-depth conversation with Sharon Kendrew, the President and CEO of High Road Inc., a tour trucking company based in Franklin TN. We talk about what it takes these days to keep all the parts moving when it comes to touring.
Originally from upstate NY, Sharon spent most of her life in the Boston area before relocating to TN in 2016 and launched High Road. Sharon has worked with artists across all genres, including H.E.R., Switchfoot, Meshuggah, Dropkick Murphys, Surfaces, TobyMac, Old Crow Medicine Show, Red Bull, The Wiggles and many others. Mom to two adult kids (the bigs) and two teenagers (the littles), she spends her free time with her family, enjoys travel and of course, live music.
© 2023 Lotta Dogs Productions LLC
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Showrunner and Executive Producer Emeritus: Tom Sabella
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Producer and Host (the guy who has a face for podcasting): Bob Bender
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Management Representation: Chuck Thompson for Thompson Entertainment Group, LLC
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Co-Producer - Audio/Video Editor (the man behind the curtain): Mark Sabella
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Director of Video and Continuity (the brains of the entire operation): Deborah Halle
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Marketing and Social Media (all knowing): Sarah Fleshner for 362 Entertainment
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All Around Problem Solver (and Mental Health Therapist for us): Connie Ribas
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Recorded inside what could be an old beat up Airstream Trailer located somewhere on what’s left of Music Row in Nashville TN (Man we sure do miss Noshville, and the Longhorn Steakhouse)
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Mixed and Mastered at Music Dog Studios in Nashville, TN
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Editing and Post at Midnight Express Studio located in Olian, NY
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Production Sound Design: Keith Stark
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Voice Over and Promo: Lisa Fuson
Special Thanks to the creator and founder of the podcast, Tom Sabella, along with Traci Snow for producing and hosting over 100 episodes of the original "Business Side of Music" podcast and trusting us to carry on their legacy.
If you would like to be a guest on the show, please submit a request to:
If you’re interested in becoming a sponsor for the show, let us know and we’ll send you a media / sponsorship kit to you. Contact us at musicpodcast@mail.com
The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed on this show provided by the guest(s), are those of the guest(s) own, and do not necessarily represent the views, thoughts, and opinions of the host or producers of this podcast. The material and information presented here is for general information purposes only. The Business Side of Music’s name and all forms and abbreviations are the property of its owner (Lotta Dogs Productions LLC), and its use does not imply endorsement of or opposition to any specific organization, product, or service.
Copyright © 2023 Lotta Dogs Productions, LLC, All rights reserved.
Whether you're a new artist, or an established act, your fan base is one of your most important assets to have. But what does it take to not only gain fans, but retain them, and have them become devoted followers? You have to "Super Serve" them.
Meet August Pog Mota who is the Director of Fan Loyalty for 10th Street Entertainment. His job is to create, nurture, and grow the relationship between Artists and their fans through Loyalty Programs. Whether you’re a novice Artist in need of enticing new fans, or a successful Artist capable of having a paid-subscription Fan Club, August works to employ campaigns and strategies that will not only make your fans appreciate and love your art even more, but also cause them to spend more money on your brand. 1,000 diehard fans who spend $100 on you a year is more important than 100,000 casual fans who occasionally stream your music for free.
With offices in Los Angeles, New York, and Nashville, 10th Street Entertainment is one of the leading entertainment management and marketing companies globally, adept at developing and executing creative ideas in an ever-changing media landscape. The company employs a dedicated team that creates robust, forward-thinking marketing campaigns driven by innovative content based on audience research and digital trends. With offices in Los Angeles, New York, and London, 10th Street is consistently recognized as a leader in the industry across multiple genres.
© 2023 Lotta Dogs Productions LLC
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Showrunner and Executive Producer Emeritus: Tom Sabella
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Producer and Host (the guy who has a face for podcasting): Bob Bender
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Management Representation: Chuck Thompson for Thompson Entertainment Group, LLC
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Co-Producer - Audio/Video Editor (the man behind the curtain): Mark Sabella
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Director of Video and Continuity (the brains of the entire operation): Deborah Halle
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Marketing and Social Media (all knowing): Sarah Fleshner for 362 Entertainment
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All Around Problem Solver (and Mental Health Therapist for us): Connie Ribas
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Recorded inside what could be an old beat up Airstream Trailer located somewhere on what’s left of Music Row in Nashville TN (Man we sure do miss Noshville, and the Longhorn Steakhouse)
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Mixed and Mastered at Music Dog Studios in Nashville, TN
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Editing and Post at Midnight Express Studio located in Olian, NY
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Production Sound Design: Keith Stark
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Voice Over and Promo: Lisa Fuson
Special Thanks to the creator and founder of the podcast, Tom Sabella, along with Traci Snow for producing and hosting over 100 episodes of the original "Business Side of Music" podcast and trusting us to carry on their legacy.
If you would like to be a guest on the show, please submit a request to:
If you’re interested in becoming a sponsor for the show, let us know and we’ll send you a media / sponsorship kit to you. Contact us at musicpodcast@mail.com
The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed on this show provided by the guest(s), are those of the guest(s) own, and do not necessarily represent the views, thoughts, and opinions of the host or producers of this podcast. The material and information presented here is for general information purposes only. The Business Side of Music’s name and all forms and abbreviations are the property of its owner (Lotta Dogs Productions LLC), and its use does not imply endorsement of or opposition to any specific organization, product, or service.
Copyright © 2023 Lotta Dogs Productions, LLC, All rights reserved.
Benny DiChiara is not fragile, yet he understands the fragility of life. He is not lost, but he knows the aimless paths of those who wander. He is not a victim, but he has experienced life-saving salvation from the inside out. His world has been shaken, but his feet are planted firmly on the strongest of foundations. And even as he faced an abyss of the unknown, he never did so alone.
In October 2015, the singer, songwriter, businessman, motivational speaker, father, and husband endured a traumatic brain injury (TBI) that placed his life and future in peril. A fall sent him to the emergency room and ICU with a concussion and closed fracture of the skull base with subarachnoid, subdural, and extradural hemorrhage. The catastrophic injury could have easily ended his life or, at the least, compromised the quality of it. "I absolutely remember nothing from the first month after my injury," he shares. "It's just gone. Once I started to come out of it, there were memory gaps, speech issues, and walking issues. Everything looked surreal."
Out of that came his Christian music ministry, and his band “Empowered”. Now releasing their latest and 4th album “Yahweh-Nissi” on Slingshot Records, Benny is working on putting together a tour to support his music, his ministry, and an extension of that called “Children’s Cup” which we talk about on the show.
© 2023 Lotta Dogs Productions LLC
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Showrunner and Executive Producer Emeritus: Tom Sabella
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Producer and Host (the guy who has a face for podcasting): Bob Bender
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Management Representation: Chuck Thompson for Thompson Entertainment Group, LLC
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Co-Producer - Audio/Video Editor (the man behind the curtain): Mark Sabella
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Director of Video and Continuity (the brains of the entire operation): Deborah Halle
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Marketing and Social Media (all knowing): Sarah Fleshner for 362 Entertainment
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All Around Problem Solver (and Mental Health Therapist for us): Connie Ribas
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Recorded inside what could be an old beat up Airstream Trailer located somewhere on what’s left of Music Row in Nashville TN (Man we sure do miss Noshville, and the Longhorn Steakhouse)
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Mixed and Mastered at Music Dog Studios in Nashville, TN
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Editing and Post at Midnight Express Studio located in Olian, NY
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Production Sound Design: Keith Stark
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Voice Over and Promo: Lisa Fuson
Special Thanks to the creator and founder of the podcast, Tom Sabella, along with Traci Snow for producing and hosting over 100 episodes of the original "Business Side of Music" podcast and trusting us to carry on their legacy.
If you would like to be a guest on the show, please submit a request to:
If you’re interested in becoming a sponsor for the show, let us know and we’ll send you a media / sponsorship kit to you. Contact us at musicpodcast@mail.com
The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed on this show provided by the guest(s), are those of the guest(s) own, and do not necessarily represent the views, thoughts, and opinions of the host or producers of this podcast. The material and information presented here is for general information purposes only. The Business Side of Music’s name and all forms and abbreviations are the property of its owner (Lotta Dogs Productions LLC), and its use does not imply endorsement of or opposition to any specific organization, product, or service.
Copyright © 2023 Lotta Dogs Productions, LLC, All rights reserved.
He's toured with, or recorded for such notable music industry legends as Leslie West & Mountain, Anton Fig from David Letterman's house band, Mary Wilson of The Supremes, along with members of Orleans, Toto, Blue Oyster Cult, Lynyrd Skynyrd, and Rossington Collins Band, just to name a very select few. All of these accomplishments after he was in his 40's.
Meet Peter Gallinari, one of the most humble people you'll ever meet, and at the same time one of the hardest working keyboard players in the business, along with being a successful songwriter. Check out his very moving and inspirational story of how he got his foot in the door, and never looked back.
© 2023 Lotta Dogs Productions LLC
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Showrunner and Executive Producer Emeritus: Tom Sabella
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Producer and Host (the guy who has a face for podcasting): Bob Bender
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Management Representation: Chuck Thompson for Thompson Entertainment Group, LLC
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Co-Producer - Audio/Video Editor (the man behind the curtain): Mark Sabella
-
Director of Video and Continuity (the brains of the entire operation): Deborah Halle
-
Marketing and Social Media (all knowing): Sarah Fleshner for 362 Entertainment
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All Around Problem Solver (and Mental Health Therapist for us): Connie Ribas
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Recorded inside what could be an old beat up Airstream Trailer located somewhere on what’s left of Music Row in Nashville TN (Man we sure do miss Noshville, and the Longhorn Steakhouse)
-
Mixed and Mastered at Music Dog Studios in Nashville, TN
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Editing and Post at Midnight Express Studio located in Olian, NY
-
Production Sound Design: Keith Stark
-
Voice Over and Promo: Lisa Fuson
Special Thanks to the creator and founder of the podcast, Tom Sabella, along with Traci Snow for producing and hosting over 100 episodes of the original "Business Side of Music" podcast and trusting us to carry on their legacy.
If you would like to be a guest on the show, please submit a request to:
If you’re interested in becoming a sponsor for the show, let us know and we’ll send you a media / sponsorship kit to you. Contact us at bob@businesssideofmusic.com
The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed on this show provided by the guest(s), are those of the guest(s) own, and do not necessarily represent the views, thoughts, and opinions of the host or producers of this podcast. The material and information presented here is for general information purposes only. The Business Side of Music’s name and all forms and abbreviations are the property of its owner (Lotta Dogs Productions LLC), and its use does not imply endorsement of or opposition to any specific organization, product, or service.
Copyright © 2023 Lotta Dogs Productions, LLC, All rights reserved.
Born in Houston Texas, but raised in Iran, Aarash Darroodi remembers as a small child, running for cover when sirens warned that missles were coming from Iraq. Those moments helped shape his life, including being seperated from his parents (and raised by his grandparents), surviving the Iran - Iraq War, traveling throughout the Middle East and parts of Asia, becoming an accountant for a major insurance firm, and eventually landing his dream job as an attorney at one of America's most legendary and well known music manufactures in the world.
As General Counsel & Executive Vice President of Fender Musical Instruments, Aarash shares his insight into what has made Fender Guitars one of the most recognizable instruments known. From such guitarists as Buddy Holly to Eric Clapton, to Stevie Ray Vaughn, Fender has set the benchmark for other guitar makers to strive for. Also, as President of Fender Play Foundation, Aarash talks about what their company is accomplishing in the school system, providing instruments and education for tomorrow's musical leaders.
© 2023 Lotta Dogs Productions LLC
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Showrunner and Executive Producer Emeritus: Tom Sabella
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Producer and Host (the guy who has a face for podcasting): Bob Bender
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Management Representation: Chuck Thompson for Thompson Entertainment Group, LLC
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Co-Producer - Audio/Video Editor (the man behind the curtain): Mark Sabella
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Director of Video and Continuity (the brains of the entire operation): Deborah Halle
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Marketing and Social Media (all knowing): Sarah Fleshner for 362 Entertainment
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All Around Problem Solver (and Mental Health Therapist for us): Connie Ribas
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Recorded inside what could be an old beat up Airstream Trailer located somewhere on what’s left of Music Row in Nashville TN (Man we sure do miss Noshville, and the Longhorn Steakhouse)
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Mixed and Mastered at Music Dog Studios in Nashville, TN
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Editing and Post at Midnight Express Studio located in Olian, NY
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Production Sound Design: Keith Stark
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Voice Over and Promo: Lisa Fuson
Special Thanks to the creator and founder of the podcast, Tom Sabella, along with Traci Snow for producing and hosting over 100 episodes of the original "Business Side of Music" podcast and trusting us to carry on their legacy.
If you would like to be a guest on the show, please submit a request to:
If you’re interested in becoming a sponsor for the show, let us know and we’ll send you a media / sponsorship kit to you. Contact us at musicpodcast@mail.com
The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed on this show provided by the guest(s), are those of the guest(s) own, and do not necessarily represent the views, thoughts, and opinions of the host or producers of this podcast. The material and information presented here is for general information purposes only. The Business Side of Music’s name and all forms and abbreviations are the property of its owner (Lotta Dogs Productions LLC), and its use does not imply endorsement of or opposition to any specific organization, product, or service.
Copyright © 2023 Lotta Dogs Productions, LLC, All rights reserved.
Willie Nelson is a world-renowned musical legend, but in Texas, he’s something more: a beloved native son and benevolent elder who’s brought countless new talents into the family fold — often during the famed Luck Reunions at his ranch outside of Austin.
As Willie’s 89th birthday neared, Luck Presents, the entity creating those events, and Bruce Robison, the singer-songwriter, producer and force behind all-analog record label The Next Waltz, wanted to celebrate his influence and impact with a Texas-sized party. On May 1, 2022, Sheryl Crow, Nathaniel Rateliff, Steve Earle, Robert Earl Keen, Margo Price, Ray Wylie Hubbard, Vincent Neil Emerson, Shinyribs, Emily Gimble and Robison serenaded their inspiration with songs plucked from the greatest canon in American music. Fortunately, Robison rolled tape. The result, One Night in Texas: The Next Waltz’s Tribute to the Red Headed Stranger, will be released on April 28, 2023 — one day before Willie turns 90.
We talk with Bruce Robison about the selection process between song and artist, and the end result of this collaboration honoring the red headed stranger known as Willie Nelson.
© 2023 Lotta Dogs Productions LLC
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Showrunner and Executive Producer Emeritus: Tom Sabella
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Producer and Host (the guy who has a face for podcasting): Bob Bender
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Management Representation: Chuck Thompson for Thompson Entertainment Group, LLC
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Co-Producer - Audio/Video Editor (the man behind the curtain): Mark Sabella
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Director of Video and Continuity (the brains of the entire operation): Deborah Halle
-
Marketing and Social Media (all knowing): Sarah Fleshner for 362 Entertainment
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All Around Problem Solver (and Mental Health Therapist for us): Connie Ribas
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Recorded inside what could be an old beat up Airstream Trailer located somewhere on what’s left of Music Row in Nashville TN (Man we sure do miss Noshville, and the Longhorn Steakhouse)
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Mixed and Mastered at Music Dog Studios in Nashville, TN
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Editing and Post at Midnight Express Studio located in Olian, NY
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Production Sound Design: Keith Stark
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Voice Over and Promo: Lisa Fuson
Special Thanks to the creator and founder of the podcast, Tom Sabella, along with Traci Snow for producing and hosting over 100 episodes of the original "Business Side of Music" podcast and trusting us to carry on their legacy.
If you would like to be a guest on the show, please submit a request to:
If you’re interested in becoming a sponsor for the show, let us know and we’ll send you a media / sponsorship kit to you. Contact us at musicpodcast@mail.com
The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed on this show provided by the guest(s), are those of the guest(s) own, and do not necessarily represent the views, thoughts, and opinions of the host or producers of this podcast. The material and information presented here is for general information purposes only. The Business Side of Music’s name and all forms and abbreviations are the property of its owner (Lotta Dogs Productions LLC), and its use does not imply endorsement of or opposition to any specific organization, product, or service.
Copyright © 2023 Lotta Dogs Productions, LLC, All rights reserved.
Why does it seem that some artists have better luck than others? Is it being in the right place at the right time? Is it knowing the right people? Could it be just dumb luck? Maybe it comes down to hard work, perseverence, and building a strong network community, where giving is as important as receiving.
Singer, Songwriter, Booking Agent, Screen Actor, and Entrepreneur Tim Charron joins us on this episode, where he he talks about his success in the music and film and television industry. Tim his wealth of information, on how he got started, what motivated him (including becoming his own booking agent and being so successful at it, he's now representing major acts), and how this Rhode Island native makes it all work splitting his time between Florida and Nashville. Most importantly, no matter what he's doing, how he prepares like a psychopath to get it done.
© 2023 Lotta Dogs Productions LLC
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Showrunner and Executive Producer Emeritus: Tom Sabella
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Producer and Host (the guy who has a face for podcasting): Bob Bender
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Management Representation: Chuck Thompson for Thompson Entertainment Group, LLC
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Co-Producer - Audio/Video Editor (the man behind the curtain): Mark Sabella
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Director of Video and Continuity (the brains of the entire operation): Deborah Halle
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Marketing and Social Media (all knowing): Sarah Fleshner for 362 Entertainment
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All Around Problem Solver (and Mental Health Therapist for us): Connie Ribas
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Recorded inside what could be an old beat up Airstream Trailer located somewhere on what’s left of Music Row in Nashville TN (Man we sure do miss Noshville, and the Longhorn Steakhouse)
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Mixed and Mastered at Music Dog Studios in Nashville, TN
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Editing and Post at Midnight Express Studio located in Olian, NY
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Production Sound Design: Keith Stark
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Voice Over and Promo: Lisa Fuson
Special Thanks to the creator and founder of the podcast, Tom Sabella, along with Traci Snow for producing and hosting over 100 episodes of the original "Business Side of Music" podcast and trusting us to carry on their legacy.
If you would like to be a guest on the show, please submit a request to:
If you’re interested in becoming a sponsor for the show, let us know and we’ll send you a media / sponsorship kit to you. Contact us at musicpodcast@mail.com
The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed on this show provided by the guest(s), are those of the guest(s) own, and do not necessarily represent the views, thoughts, and opinions of the host or producers of this podcast. The material and information presented here is for general information purposes only. The Business Side of Music’s name and all forms and abbreviations are the property of its owner (Lotta Dogs Productions LLC), and its use does not imply endorsement of or opposition to any specific organization, product, or service.
Copyright © 2023 Lotta Dogs Productions, LLC, All rights reserved.
Growing up in Mt. Pulaski Illinois, at the age of 13, Singer and Songwriter John Schlitt joined a local band called "Vinegar Hills Hometown Band Something Different". After graduating from high school, Schlitt enrolled in the University of Illinois, earning a degree in Civil Engineering. However with his main interest in music, he joined the rock band "Head East" in 1972, going on to having such hits as "Since You Been Gone", and "Love Me Tonight". In 1980, John was fired from the band due to his drug dependency, and his career stalled... Until one day receiving a call from guitarist Bob Hartman asking if he'd be interested in becoming the lead singer for the Christian Rock Group "Petra". Over the next three decades, the band went on to release 20 studio albums, as well as two Spanish-language and two live albums, selling nearly 10 million copies while being nominated for 13 Grammy Awards, winning four, and winning 10 Dove Awards.
John shares his musical gypsy journey, how he became a Christian, along with his new solo projects he's working, and getting ready for Petra's 50th Anniversary tour.
© 2023 Lotta Dogs Productions LLC
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Showrunner and Executive Producer Emeritus: Tom Sabella
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Producer and Host (the guy who has a face for podcasting): Bob Bender
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Management Representation: Chuck Thompson for Thompson Entertainment Group, LLC
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Co-Producer - Audio/Video Editor (the man behind the curtain): Mark Sabella
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Director of Video and Continuity (the brains of the entire operation): Deborah Halle
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Marketing and Social Media (all knowing): Sarah Fleshner for 362 Entertainment
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All Around Problem Solver (and Mental Health Therapist for us): Connie Ribas
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Recorded inside what could be an old beat up Airstream Trailer located somewhere on what’s left of Music Row in Nashville TN (Man we sure do miss Noshville, and the Longhorn Steakhouse)
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Mixed and Mastered at Music Dog Studios in Nashville, TN
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Editing and Post at Midnight Express Studio located in Olian, NY
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Production Sound Design: Keith Stark
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Voice Over and Promo: Lisa Fuson
Special Thanks to the creator and founder of the podcast, Tom Sabella, along with Traci Snow for producing and hosting over 100 episodes of the original "Business Side of Music" podcast and trusting us to carry on their legacy.
If you would like to be a guest on the show, please submit a request to:
If you’re interested in becoming a sponsor for the show, let us know and we’ll send you a media / sponsorship kit to you. Contact us at musicpodcast@mail.com
The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed on this show provided by the guest(s), are those of the guest(s) own, and do not necessarily represent the views, thoughts, and opinions of the host or producers of this podcast. The material and information presented here is for general information purposes only. The Business Side of Music’s name and all forms and abbreviations are the property of its owner (Lotta Dogs Productions LLC), and its use does not imply endorsement of or opposition to any specific organization, product, or service.
Copyright © 2023 Lotta Dogs Productions, LLC, All rights reserved.
Whether you're a newbie in the business, or a seasoned professional seeking some guidance and direction, Emily White's book “How To Build A Sustainable Music Career and Collect All Revenue Streams” is a must read for any music professional wanting to know the steps needed for success (and in the correct order).
Her name graced the cover of Billboard magazine while in her 20’s, with Emily White’s work additionally covered by Forbes, Fast Company, Bloomberg, Rolling Stone, CNN, Fox Business, Vox, The Huffington Post, Pitchfork, Relix, The Fader, Pollstar, Stereogum, Alternative Press, ESPN and more. Emily is a regular speaker around the globe at events such as SXSW, Mi- dem, BIGSOUND Australia, Canadian Music Week, PollstarLive!, NAMM, Music Biz, NARM, SanFran MusicTech, Between The Waves, and innumerous universities. White has served on the boards of Future of Music, Well-Dunn, CASH Music, SXSW, The David Lynch Foundation Live!, The Grammys’ Education Committee, and Pandora’s Artist Advisory Council. Her first book, Interning 101, was released in 2017 (9GiantStepsBooks) and is a coursebook at schools around the world. White is an Adjunct Professor at New York University’s Clive Davis Institute of Recorded Music in Tisch School of The Arts.
© 2023 Lotta Dogs Productions LLC
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Showrunner and Executive Producer Emeritus: Tom Sabella
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Producer and Host (the guy who has a face for podcasting): Bob Bender
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Management Representation: Chuck Thompson for Thompson Entertainment Group, LLC
-
Co-Producer - Audio/Video Editor (the man behind the curtain): Mark Sabella
-
Director of Video and Continuity (the brains of the entire operation): Deborah Halle
-
Marketing and Social Media (all knowing): Sarah Fleshner for 362 Entertainment
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All Around Problem Solver (and Mental Health Therapist for us): Connie Ribas
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Recorded inside what could be an old beat up Airstream Trailer located somewhere on what’s left of Music Row in Nashville TN (Man we sure do miss Noshville, and the Longhorn Steakhouse)
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Mixed and Mastered at Music Dog Studios in Nashville, TN
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Editing and Post at Midnight Express Studio located in Olian, NY
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Production Sound Design: Keith Stark
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Voice Over and Promo: Lisa Fuson
Special Thanks to the creator and founder of the podcast, Tom Sabella, along with Traci Snow for producing and hosting over 100 episodes of the original "Business Side of Music" podcast and trusting us to carry on their legacy.
If you would like to be a guest on the show, please submit a request to:
If you’re interested in becoming a sponsor for the show, let us know and we’ll send you a media / sponsorship kit to you. Contact us at musicpodcast@mail.com
The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed on this show provided by the guest(s), are those of the guest(s) own, and do not necessarily represent the views, thoughts, and opinions of the host or producers of this podcast. The material and information presented here is for general information purposes only. The Business Side of Music’s name and all forms and abbreviations are the property of its owner (Lotta Dogs Productions LLC), and its use does not imply endorsement of or opposition to any specific organization, product, or service.
Copyright © 2023 Lotta Dogs Productions, LLC, All rights reserved.
What does music have to do anything with Foster childern? Foster kids, once they age out of the system (typically around 18 years old), have an unemployment rate of 47%. Nearly 50% of former foster children are homeless with 18 months of release from the system, and 80% of the prison population is made up of former foster youth. (*)
Amped Kids Foundation (501 (c) 3 organization) believes in building a community of support, and empowering our foster youth for a better future. It's a known fact that children who are involved in music education programs have higher academic scores, higher graduation rates, and and stronger relationships. Amped Kids provides instruments to kids, along with professional music lessons, songwriting workshops, band scholarships, and other unique music experiences, bringing mentorship, healing, support, and connection to children. Founded in Georgia by April Rooks, she brought Dave Craver from "Micro Music Festivals" on board as President, who along with Music City's own Will Carter are working on opening new chapters across the nation, starting right here in Nashville, TN.
If you are someone who has a musical instrument that is no longer being used, and want to make a difference in a foster child's life, then check out this episode, and listen to what Dave and Will have to share about what Amped Kids are doing to change lives.
(*) Statistics provided by Amped Kids Foundation
© 2023 Lotta Dogs Productions LLC
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Showrunner and Executive Producer Emeritus: Tom Sabella
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Producer and Host (the guy who has a face for podcasting): Bob Bender
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Management Representation: Chuck Thompson for Thompson Entertainment Group, LLC
-
Co-Producer - Audio/Video Editor (the man behind the curtain): Mark Sabella
-
Director of Video and Continuity (the brains of the entire operation): Deborah Halle
-
Marketing and Social Media (all knowing): Sarah Fleshner for 362 Entertainment
-
All Around Problem Solver (and Mental Health Therapist for us): Connie Ribas
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Recorded inside what could be an old beat up Airstream Trailer located somewhere on what’s left of Music Row in Nashville TN (Man we sure do miss Noshville, and the Longhorn Steakhouse)
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Mixed and Mastered at Music Dog Studios in Nashville, TN
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Editing and Post at Midnight Express Studio located in Olian, NY
-
Production Sound Design: Keith Stark
-
Voice Over and Promo: Lisa Fuson
Special Thanks to the creator and founder of the podcast, Tom Sabella, along with Traci Snow for producing and hosting over 100 episodes of the original "Business Side of Music" podcast and trusting us to carry on their legacy.
If you would like to be a guest on the show, please submit a request to:
If you’re interested in becoming a sponsor for the show, let us know and we’ll send you a media / sponsorship kit to you. Contact us at musicpodcast@mail.com
The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed on this show provided by the guest(s), are those of the guest(s) own, and do not necessarily represent the views, thoughts, and opinions of the host or producers of this podcast. The material and information presented here is for general information purposes only. The Business Side of Music’s name and all forms and abbreviations are the property of its owner (Lotta Dogs Productions LLC), and its use does not imply endorsement of or opposition to any specific organization, product, or service.
Copyright © 2023 Lotta Dogs Productions, LLC, All rights reserved
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