Between the Grooves

Getting the perfect soundcheck has never been an easy task.  Getting the perfect soundcheck for a live-stream early on a Sunday morning in the middle of a pandemic? That feels nearly impossible! In this episode, James and Ayiesha talk to Destiny Worship's Jake Smith about how adapting to COVID protocols changed the way worship centers provide Sunday service. Learn about the struggles of finding the right sound equipment, the ideal environment for a quality soundcheck, and how to make the choir sound like a flock of angels -- even if there are only two of them in the room!

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Picture this -- your bathroom is being renovated, and you hear the angelic country twang of the contractors drifting through the hallways. No need for imagination. as this week invites The Singing Contractors to the show! James and Ayiesha sit down with Aaron and Josh to discuss they're rather unique position in the music industry.

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This week welcomes the incredible Kim Pratt to the show! She shares about her journey in music, spoken word, production, radio, television -- she stops at nothing to bring the good words to the world!

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This week Evan Craft joins James and returning guest co-host Ayiesha Woods to share what God is doing in Latin America! Evan truly felt a calling to serve these nations. Hear how he decided to translate and perform English lyrics into Spanish and how Evan now shares his experiences with the rest of the world. Also, as newlyweds Evan and wife Rachel are realizing they now need to find ways to support each other's dreams while also pursuing their own. 

Plus, wisdom on how to use social media with Toronto jazz fusion artist Desarae Dee during our Artist Advice segment!

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James Kurtis welcomes back guest co-host Ayiesha Woods - GRAMMY® nominated singer, songwriter and musician. They look at the unique challenges the pandemic created for artists with small children, and connect with Jodi King from Love & The Outcome to talk about balancing home life while making ends meet when regular touring hasn’t always been an option.

Jodi and her husband Chris Rademaker recently released their third studio LP, ‘Only Ever Always’. The full-length project was released on the heels of the one-year anniversary of the flood that destroyed the couple's Nashville home, which occurred only a week after they recorded their current radio single, "I'm Not Lucky, I'm Blessed." The recent flooding of their home inspired the 13-track collection as the couple realized rain precedes the rainbow.

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This week welcomes the incredible Jon Reddick to the show! He shares with James and Ayiesha about worship leading, and what it's like to come from a long paternal line of pastors! This leads into an explanation behind the writing process of his latest track "God Turn It Around", before the conversation takes a philosophical turn. Pandemic life, making mistakes, "deconstruction", and more are all topics of conversation they managed to squeeze into this week's episode!

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This week's guest has been around music since childhood, beginning with a deep love for country music and CCM! James Kurtis invites Richlin to the show, where he shares his passion for music, friendship, and his home state of Oregon. He's made many friends in the music industry, and attributes much of his success to such relationships. Richlin describes his Dove award nomination, his work with Gotee Records, and about working through the pandemic.

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It all began with a cup of coffee. This week welcomes Ayiesha Woods to the show! She's a busy Christian artist juggling family, career, and worship. Where most would start with worship leading, then move on to music, Ayiesha did it a bit backwards by starting with music. It's "not always peaches 'n' cream," as she says, but one can find inspiration in everyday life. Ayiesha and James then discuss the origins of Between the Grooves, and the wonderful world of podcasting.

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This week welcomes the incredibly talented Doe Jones to the show! Doe got her start in the music industry at a young age, writing and performing with her family (and first band) Forever Jones. She has since begun a solo career, with her latest album Clarity dropping just last week! She shares with James about growing up in a musically-talented family, the segue into her solo career, the changes she had to make during the pandemic, and so much more.

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All the way from Las Angeles, this week welcomes Tommy Walker to the show! He shares with James about being a blessing to his Church, the start of his career, and how the two intertwine. He firmly believes in encouraging musicians to write music and be creative in their own Church -- to be more of a "creator" and less of a "consumer"! He's been a worship leader at Promise Keepers events in support of men in pastor / leadership roles, and his new album Generation Hymns 3 releases in March.

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