Backbeat Conversations

Backbeat Conversations

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Backbeat Conversations episodes

  • S1 Ep37: Backbeat Conversations with Rachel Hales
    Rachel Hales is currently the Client and Community Development Manager at Rock Lititz, but you can expect to hear about more than just that in this episode! Rachel has had a myriad of jobs in the industry from touring with major groups to television production. We covered a lot in this episode so it's a must-listen!
    Music: "Wallee" by Kaz and, "I Think You're Haunted" by Witch Weather
    Editor: Grant Deguzman
    Sponsor: York Music Group
    1 hr 5 min
  • S1 Ep36: Backbeat Conversations with Carl Bahner
    This week we're joined by Carl Bahner, a producer, engineer, and former drummer of the band Cheerleader! Carl works mostly in the alternative rock/pop scene so if that's your style this is the episode for you!
    Music: "Wallee" by Kaz 
    Editor: Bri Autrey
    Sponsor: York Music Group
    55 min
  • S1 Ep35: Backbeat Conversations with Jerod Tate
    Jerod Tate is an amazing composer who's music is deeply influenced by his Native American heritage. Tate started his success writing music for his mother's ballet and his love of composing only grew from there. While Jerod writes classical music, if you are interested in writing music of any kind, give this episode a listen!
    1 hr 12 min
  • S1 Ep34: Backbeat Conversations with mrnoname
    mrnoname is musician Noah Scheffey's project where he explores the alternative genre with themes of mental health. Hear all about his musical journey in this episode. 
    Music: "Wallee" by Kaz and "MMV" by Witch Weather
    Editor: Bri Autrey
    Sponsor: York Music Group
    29 min
  • S1 Ep33: Backbeat Conversations with Jackie Hynes
    This week we had the pleasure of interviewing Jackie Hynes, a musician and an extremely savvy marketer. If you're a musician who wants to learn how to use social media, this episode is for you. 
    She Is The Music: https://sheisthemusic.org/
    Music: "Wallee" by Kaz and, "Gelato" by Alex Vince
    Editor: Grant Deguzman
    Sponsor: York Music Group
    41 min
  • S1 Ep32: Backbeat Conversations with Barbara Shirvis
    Barabara Shirvis is an opera singer and vocal instructor! In this episode, we get into everything from how Barabara got into opera, what it is like being a woman in the industry, and what advice she has for aspiring opera singers. Check it out for some great insight into the performance industry!
    Music: "Wallee" by Kaz and, "I Think You're Haunted" by Witch Weather
    Editor: Kaitlynn Eastridge
    Sponsor: York Music Group
    1 hr 16 min
  • S1 Ep31: Backbeat Conversations with Stephen Powell
    Stephen Powell is an opera singer who has been in the business for years. He has played many roles in opera and musical theater including Sweeney Todd and, Rigoletto, Germont, and more! In this episode, we talk about being a performer, being your own boss, unions, the toll the pandemic has done on the live event industry, and much more. 
    Music: "Wallee" by Kaz and, "I Think You're Haunted" by Witch Weather
    Editor: Grant Deguzman
    Sponsor: York Music Group
    1 hr 6 min
  • S1 Ep30: Backbeat Conversations with Steven LaFashia
    This week we have Steven LaFashia! Steve is an accomplished recording engineer who owns his own company, Resonant Recording. He's been recording since he was a teenager and just fell in love with it. Hear tons and tips and advice for aspiring mix and recording engineers in this episode!
    Music: "Wallee" by Kaz and, "Gelato" by Alex Vince
    Editor: Bri Autrey
    Sponsor: York Music Group
    53 min
  • S1 Ep29: Backbeat Conversations with Brian Naab
    This week to talk to the production manager at Bauder Audio, Brian Naab! Hear his talk about what it means to be a production manager, what his job is like, and what he looks for in a sound technician. This episode is perfect for those looking to work in the live sound industry!
    Music: "Wallee" by Kaz and "I Think You're Haunted" by Witch Weather
    Editor: Grant Deguzman
    Sponsor: York Music Group
    50 min
  • S1 Ep28: Backbeat Conversations with Steve Breske
    This week we're talking to Steve Breske! If you're interested in hearing about the life of a part-time musician, this is your episode. Steve is in some awesome cover bands that get good, consistent gigs, but its not his full-time job. We really do talk about every part of the industry here. 

    Music: "Wallee" by Kaz & "I Think You're Haunted" by Witch Weather
    Editor: Kaitlynn Eastridge
    Sponsor: York Music Group
    1 hr 13 min

About Backbeat Conversations

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Hosted by Juliann Frances and Alayna Henry, two punk musicians! On this podcast we aim to cover every aspect of the music and entertainment industry. And we have the occasional guest which can be anyone from the local/regional level, corporate, to household names. Our goal is to have this podcast be just the right balance of educational, fun, and entertaining.