Episode 75 - Brian Quinn (Candlebox, Octane, Foster Child)
This week on the podcast, I talk to session guitarist/producer/songwriter - Brian QuinnBrian is a career musician who has travelled the world performing in front of thousands of people at some of the worlds most high profile events and venue and, up until recently (and for almost a decade) was lead guitarist for multi-platinum Alt/Rock band Candlebox as both a touring and recording member, performing on their 'Disappearing In Airports', 'Wolves' and 'The Long Goodbye' records. Additionally, Brian is part of Rock band 'Octane', has been involved with Foster Child (which featured members from Fuel and Tantric) and among many other ventures often guests with the American Vinyl All-Star Band. We talk about early music inspirations like KISS, life on the road, band life, leaving bands, his contribution articles for the always informative 'Guitar Thrills Magazine" and how for one Christmas he even asked for a stage.For more on Brian Quinn please visit www.brianquinnguitar.com and make sure you follow him across all socials.For more on Travis Marc or the Musicians Mentor, please visit - www.musicians-mentor.comFor our partnership with our friends over at Soundbrenner, please visit - https://www.soundbrenner.com/pages/affiliate-travis-marc
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Episode 74 - Twinnie
In todays episode of the podcast, I talk to Nashville based (but English born), Country-Pop singer/songwriter and actress - Twinnie Lee Moore. Known professionally as - 'Twinnie'.Originally from York, England - Twinnie started down the show business path at a young age and has always been involved in entertainment in some shape or form. As an actress she has won a BCMA best newcomer award, appeared in British television staples like 'Hollyoaks and Emmerdale and has even acted alongside A-Listers like Glenn Close and Christian Slater. Her singer/artist career is equally impressive and in this interview we explore more of that side as we talk about her first two solo records, general music life, writing credits with artists like Bryan Adams and Kylie Minogue (among others), relocating state side and performances at iconic music venues like the Grand Ole Opry and the Country Music Hall Of Fame.For more on Twinnie please visit www.twinnieofficial.com and make sure you follow her across all her socials.For more on Travis Marc or the Musicians Mentor, please visit - www.musicians-mentor.comFor our partnership with our friends over at Soundbrenner, please visit - https://www.soundbrenner.com/pages/affiliate-travis-marc
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Episode 73 - Tom Teasley (Multi Instrumental Genius)
This week on the podcast I talk with percussionist, composer, improv artist, multi media specialist, educator and cultural diplomat - Tom Teasley.Tom is an American born musician who has lead a truly unique life as a career musician - working as both a drummer/percussionist and a composer. He started his music journey on a simple block of wood and has even represented the USA as a cultural diplomat across the world, where he has showcased his rhythmic skills. Additionally Tom is a five time WAMA (Washington Area Music Award) winner, performed at the Kennedy Center several times and even recently released a new album called Lunch Break. We talk about music, travel, recording, staying creative and even his time studying with the late great Joe Morello. Check out our chat now...For more information on Tom Teasley please visit www.tomteasley.com or visit his bandcamp page at tomteasleymusic.bandcamp.comFor more on Travis Marc or the Musicians Mentor, please visit - www.musicians-mentor.comFor our partnership with our friends over at Soundbrenner, please visit - https://www.soundbrenner.com/pages/affiliate-travis-marc
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Episode 72 - Clay Mills (Hit Songwriter)
In todays episode of the podcast I talk with hit songwriter - Clay Mills. Clay is an Nashville based songwriter originally from Mississippi who has had his songs recorded by artists like Lady A, Reba McEntire, Trisha Yearwood, Diamond Rio and Darius Rucker. In fact he even had number one hits for both of the last mentioned artists. During the course of Clay's career he has had over 200 songs recorded worldwide, received 20 ASCAP awards, numerous Grammy nominations and in addition to his day to day songwriting gig even runs an amazing songwriting training business called song-town alongside fellow hit songwriter -Marty Dodson.We talk about all the usual music industry related topics associated with this show, as well as breakdown numerous songwriting myths and questions.For more information on Clay Mills or Song-Town, please visit, www.claymills.com or www.songtown.comFor more on Travis Marc or the Musicians Mentor, please visit - www.musicians-mentor.comFor our partnership with our friends over at Soundbrenner, please visit - https://www.soundbrenner.com/pages/affiliate-travis-marc
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Episode 71 - Nick Holmsten (Belong, Fan Powered Futures, Spotify)
Today on the show, I talk with Swedish born digital music/tech visionary - Nick Holmsten.Nick is a musician turned businessman who is the former 'Global Head of Music' at Spotify as well as the author of a great book entitled 'Fan Powered Futures'. He recently launched 'Belong' - a platform that aims to reward music super fans in a ever changing music world ,and is constantly looking to empower musicians on revolutionary ways to build their careers.We talk a little about musician life, content creation, digital marketing, play-listing how to create super fans and so, so much more, check out the full interview below.As usual, please remember to rate, review, like, share and/or follow as we continue to create content for you all, thank you. For more information on all things Nick Holmsten please visit - www.nickholmsten.comFor more on Travis Marc or the Musicians Mentor, please visit - www.musicians-mentor.comFor our partnership with our friends over at Soundbrenner, please visit - https://www.soundbrenner.com/pages/affiliate-travis-marc
Travis Marc hosts conversations with working musicians, producers, songwriters and composers covering topics not commonly spoken about within the music business- including networking, band break ups, touring nightmares, songwriting splits and loads of other, 'overcoming the struggle' type stories from the creatives perspective.
The goal of this podcast is simple - to help musicians increase their overall sense of self worth, both mentally and financially within the music industry.
For more information. Please visit www.musicians-mentor.com
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