Behind Their Music

Lisa Loeb is a singer/songwriter, producer, touring artist, actor, author and philanthropist who started her career with the platinum-selling number (or No.) 1 hit song, “Stay (I Missed You)” from the film Reality Bites, as well as two back-to-back albums that were certified Gold—Tails and Firecracker. A trailblazing independent artist, Lisa was the first musician to have a number (or No.) 1 single while not signed to a recording contract. She followed that remarkable feat with the hit singles, "Do You Sleep," "I Do" and "Let's Forget about It” and the albums Cake and Pie, The Way It Really Is, and No Fairy Tale. On October 7, 2016, Lisa Loeb released her second Amazon Originals album, Feel What U Feel, with mostly original songs featuring guest artists Craig Robinson, Ed Helms and others. Lisa is excited to be working with Amazon Music again for the exclusive release of Feel What U Feel. “As an independent artist, it’s wonderful to find new ways of sharing my music, and they reach an incredibly wide audience. Forever the fearless performer, Loeb is constantly exploring her creativity and telling original stories, whether by writing a book, producing a TV show, or continuing to develop her acting career. Visit LisaLoeb.com for the latest updates. You can also check out Lisa Loeb’s official YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/lisaloebofficial and follow Lisa on Twitter @LisaLoeb, Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/lisaloeb/, and Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/lisaloeb. For more information on Laura you can go to her website www.laurapowers.net and you can find the podcast by searching Behind the Music with Laura Powers on Facebook and follow her on twitter @thatlaurapowers.

Laura speaks with Louie La Vella, Music Branding Expert. Louie La Vella’s clients are entertainment personalities, nightclubs, concerts and festivals, and he creates brand and marketing strategies to engage and connect with their audience. Working within the ‘shark infested waters’ of the nightlife and music industry as a marketing and branding consultant, La Vella has been delivering high profit solutions to both live entertainment events, musicians and venues for years. With 20+ years’ experience in the nightlife industry and extensive development and production experience with national television projects. Author, Speaker, Event Producer and Coach. La Vella has produced and marketed over 30 live music concerts in the past few years. Winner of the Niagara Music Awards Promoter of the Year (2012). Juno Awards (Canadian Music) dance category committee. Has been called a Media-preneur: Combining a successful TV executive producer and host role with being a sought after marketing/branding consultant in the nightlife and music industry. In his television days he had the opportunity to interview the likes of Lady Gaga, Richard Branson, Backstreet Boys, and more. You can follow Louis La Vella http://louielavella.com, Facebook at http://facebook.com/louielavella, Twitter at http://twitter.com/louielavella or Instagram at http://instagram.com/louielavella. For more information on Laura you can go to her website www.laurapowers.net and you can find the podcast by searching Behind the Music with Laura Powers on Facebook and follow her on twitter @thatlaurapowers.

Bentley Foy is the Creative Manager at Songtradr and a DJ/Producer at large. He is an expert on music licensing and discusses his work at Songtradr with Laura Powers in this segment. Songtradr is the B2B marketplace platform for trading and licensing music rights. The platform solves the difficulties and problems associated with rights transactions and provides creators and owners with a single destination to manage their business. You can find out additional information about Songtradr at www.songtradr.com, www.support.songradr.com and www.themusicsolution.songtradr.com. Bentley’s work can be followed on Twitter at www.twitter.com/songtradr, Facebook at www.facebook.com/songtradr and Instagram at www.instagram.com/songtradr. For more information on Laura you can go to her website www.laurapowers.net and you can find the podcast by searching Behind the Music with Laura Powers on Facebook and follow her on twitter @thatlaurapowers.

Bentley Foy is the Creative Manager at Songtradr and a DJ/Producer at large. He is an expert on music licensing and discusses his work at Songtradr with Laura Powers in this segment. Songtradr is the B2B marketplace platform for trading and licensing music rights. The platform solves the difficulties and problems associated with rights transactions and provides creators and owners with a single destination to manage their business. You can find out additional information about Songtradr at www.songtradr.com, www.support.songradr.com and www.themusicsolution.songtradr.com. Bentley’s work can be followed on Twitter at www.twitter.com/songtradr, Facebook at www.facebook.com/songtradr and Instagram at www.instagram.com/songtradr. For more information on Laura you can go to her website www.laurapowers.net and you can find the podcast by searching Behind the Music with Laura Powers on Facebook and follow her on twitter @thatlaurapowers.

Lia Farrington began singing at an early age. The New Jersey native has a rich classical background that helps give her the versatility, vocal power and the stamina needed to maintain her soulful, rock-infused crooning. Described by her peers as a "heartfelt poet with a rock and blues, melancholy way", Lia cites her biggest inspirations as Fiona Apple, Jack White, The Smashing Pumpkins, and Radiohead. Lia's father was an avid lover of rock n roll, and after his death, she gained more inspiration to bring the sound of expressive, soulful rock to the forefront of her music journey. She is currently working on recording her debut EP with co-writer and guitarist Garrett Craig, expected for an early 2017 release. In this segment, Lia discusses her dad's death and how it inspired her music and got her into rock music, the writing process and hardships she’s experienced. You can follow Lia’s journey on Facebook at: www.facebook.com/theliafarrington and Instagram at: www.instagram.com/liafarrington and Twitter at: www.twitter.com/liafarrington. For more information on Laura you can go to her website www.laurapowers.net and you can find the podcast by searching Behind the Music with Laura Powers on Facebook and follow her on twitter @thatlaurapowers.

Lia Farrington began singing at an early age. The New Jersey native has a rich classical background that helps give her the versatility, vocal power and the stamina needed to maintain her soulful, rock-infused crooning. Described by her peers as a "heartfelt poet with a rock and blues, melancholy way", Lia cites her biggest inspirations as Fiona Apple, Jack White, The Smashing Pumpkins, and Radiohead. Lia's father was an avid lover of rock n roll, and after his death, she gained more inspiration to bring the sound of expressive, soulful rock to the forefront of her music journey. She is currently working on recording her debut EP with co-writer and guitarist Garrett Craig, expected for an early 2017 release. In this segment, Lia discusses her dad's death and how it inspired her music and got her into rock music, the writing process and hardships she’s experienced. You can follow Lia’s journey on Facebook at: www.facebook.com/theliafarrington and Instagram at: www.instagram.com/liafarrington and Twitter at: www.twitter.com/liafarrington. For more information on Laura you can go to her website www.laurapowers.net and you can find the podcast by searching Behind the Music with Laura Powers on Facebook and follow her on twitter @thatlaurapowers.

Jay Warsinske is the longtime Industry Visionary, Founder and CEO of INDIEPOWER, as well as other major ventures worldwide in entertainment & media. A 40+ year music industry executive & marketing veteran, Warsinske helped market and break such musical LEGENDS as DR. DRE, U2, 2PAC, METALLICA, SNOOP DOGG, EMINEM, BLACK EYED PEAS, LIL WAYNE, GUNS N’ ROSES, MADONNA, T.I., RAMONES, AC/DC, GREEN DAY, N.W.A, RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS, NIRVANA & many more. He has assembled the GREATEST All Star team of some of the top professionals in every vital area of the industry, to build what is now an industry powerhouse & the greatest RESOURCE for Artists, producers, managers, indie labels, film/video makers & creative entrepreneurs to GROW & BUILD their own companies, in conjunction with leading companies across the World. To connect with Jay, you can find him @indiepower on Twitter or go to his websites http://www.indiepower.com and http://indieentertainmentsummit.com/. For more information on Laura you can go to her website www.laurapowers.net and you can find the podcast by searching Behind the Music with Laura Powers on Facebook.

Jay Warsinske is the longtime Industry Visionary, Founder and CEO of INDIEPOWER, as well as other major ventures worldwide in entertainment & media. A 40+ year music industry executive & marketing veteran, Warsinske helped market and break such musical LEGENDS as DR. DRE, U2, 2PAC, METALLICA, SNOOP DOGG, EMINEM, BLACK EYED PEAS, LIL WAYNE, GUNS N’ ROSES, MADONNA, T.I., RAMONES, AC/DC, GREEN DAY, N.W.A, RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS, NIRVANA & many more. He has assembled the GREATEST All Star team of some of the top professionals in every vital area of the industry, to build what is now an industry powerhouse & the greatest RESOURCE for Artists, producers, managers, indie labels, film/video makers & creative entrepreneurs to GROW & BUILD their own companies, in conjunction with leading companies across the World. To connect with Jay, you can find him @indiepower on Twitter or go to his websites http://www.indiepower.com and http://indieentertainmentsummit.com/. For more information on Laura you can go to her website www.laurapowers.net and you can find the podcast by searching Behind the Music with Laura Powers on Facebook.

After meeting at the ASCAP I Create Music Conference, Laura asked Kevin to be on the show to talk about music distribution. CD Baby’s VP of Marketing, Kevin Breuner, has spent over 18 years working in the music business, both as an artist and an industry professional. A San Diego native, Kevin went east to attended Belmont University in Nashville, TN where he studied Music and Music Business. After college, he joined the Atlanta based band Smalltown Poets who later signed a recording contract with a major label under the EMI umbrella. Their self-titled debut album received critical acclaim selling over 200,000 copies and landing the guys with a Grammy nomination plus multiple Dove Award nominations. Kevin now lives in Portland, Oregon, home to great coffee, independent thinking, and 5 months of rain. He stays active in the music industry, managing CD Baby’s marketing efforts and hosting their popular DIY Musician Podcast. His band, Smalltown Poets (smalltownpoets.tv), recently celebrated the release of their 7th studio album titled Christmas Time Again that was funded through a successful Pledge Music campaign. To connect with Kevin, you can find him @kbreuner on Twitter and Instagram. For more information on Laura you can go to her website www.laurapowers.net and you can find the podcast by searching Behind the Music with Laura Powers on Facebook. This podcast episode is brought to you by Ingallina’s Gifts. Use the code MUSIC5 at checkout for $5 off your order. Delivers nationwide! http://www.ingallinagifts.com/.

Tara Divina is a singer-songwriter who makes healing, mystical music with a World flavor. She was born in Ottawa, Canada and is now happily based in sun-soaked, spiritually rich California. After spending over a decade as a successful record label executive, she decided to leave the corporate world to pursue her own artistic calling, and rediscovered her creative gifts. In 2016 she released her fully-crowdfunded debut album, True Beauty. For information on Tara and her music, you can go to her website http://tara.vision. For more information on Laura you can go to her website www.laurapowers.net and you can find the podcast by searching Behind the Music with Laura Powers on Facebook.