On today’s episode,  I’m joined by one of the most genuine and versatile artists in the scene, Kalu James, of Kalu and the Electric Joint. Leaving his home in Nigeria at the age of 18, Kalu has had an incredible journey of pursuing his passion for music and opened for Questlove and Moon Taxi, and performed with David Ramirez, Shakey Graves, Cilantro Boombox and more! 

I was so excited to sit down with Kalu and we talk about how he got kicked out of his school choir for not staying in his assigned range, how his upbringing and family values influenced him growing up, and his own life lessons that have made him into the Artist and person he is today. Even though Kalu and I grew up halfway across the world from each other, we share so many similarities in our core values and beliefs. He discusses his new album and upcoming performances!

Please enjoy this very special episode with Kalu James, and if you could please rate, leave a review and share this episode with others!

Guest: Kalu James

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/canyoukalu/

Band Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kaluandtheelectricjoint/

ACL Live: https://acl-live.com/featured-on-homepage/gda-0508

Links: https://linktr.ee/kaluandtheelectricjoint

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Producer: Steve Souza (http://www.souzamedia.com)

IG : https://www.instagram.com/the.souz/

On today’s solo episode, I go more in-depth about my very personal story about sexual assault hat I shared from last week. It includes details about some of the emotions and life-changing moments I went through that occurred, as well as what was the catalyst for me entering therapy, and what my journey has been leading up to today. This is a follow-up from last week’s episode where I sat down with Curtis Roush and we had a very candid and vulnerable discussion about our passion for mental health and the self-exploration connected through music. https://www.buzzsprout.com/1448794/8379782

I wanted to give you context as to what exactly happened to me years ago and to let you know that you’re not alone. I experienced a lot of the emotions that resulted from that traumatic experience, and my hope is in that sharing this, you can hold on to the fact that there will be brighter days and while this is something I live with, it’s an event that happened to me that does not define me. 

Healing is exhausting and while sharing that publicly was terrifying, overwhelming and painful, I now feel relief and like a weight has been lifted off my shoulders to release that pain and sadness I carried around with me for so long. 

After listening to this podcast, I ask that you please understand that I have moved on in my life, I am not seeking attention or your pity for what happened, but hoping that by sharing, this will help someone else feel like they’re not alone and you can and will see brighter days. I ask that if you see me out in public, this is not something that is brought up, but that you continue to share the happy moments of music with me and give your energy to happiness and positivity. I appreciate you in advance wanting to be there and support me, and you do that by just showing up here and listening, telling people about the podcast, rating, reviewing and continuing to show love.

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Producer: Steve Souza (http://www.souzamedia.com)

IG : https://www.instagram.com/the.souz/

On today’s episode, I’m joined by recording engineer/producer and one of the founding members of Austin’s psychedelic rock/ cosmic soul band, Curtis Roush of The Bright Light Social Hour. Curtis and I talk about music and the formation of TBLSH, his experiences with Austin organizations, HAAM and SIMS and how his band went to band therapy at one point to support them with mental health, as well sharing stories from our personal experiences with psychedelics. 

Over the last 16 years, Curtis has experienced highs and lows, and his vulnerability and openness to share his personal journey with mental health, led to me sharing one of my personal stories that I’ve never shared publicly until now. I want you to know that this was something I didn’t necessarily plan on sharing but the timing in the moment felt right, and I’m grateful to Curtis for not only being an advocate for women, but being able to go there in our conversations and address issues like this head on.

Please enjoy this very special episode with Curtis Roush of The Bright Light Social Hour, and if you could please rate, leave a review and share this episode with others!

Guest: Curtis Roush

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/curtisroush/

Band: https://www.instagram.com/tblsh/

Website: https://www.thebrightlightsocialhour.com

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Producer: Steve Souza (http://www.souzamedia.com)

IG : https://www.instagram.com/the.souz/

On today’s episode, I’m joined by the wizard behind the curtain of some of Austin’s biggest audio visual productions, staging and event technology. Drew Dunavan, co-founder of the Werd company began his journey in production at a young age inspired by Clifford Antone, (founder of Antone’s).

Drew then went on to work in Willie Nelson’s studio and was hooked to stay involved with music, quitting college and going full throttle in the event production industry. We talk about the entire process from start to finish of what goes into producing an event, what people can look forward to with the future of production, and how affected production workers can re-enter the industry as events come back full force.

Please enjoy this very special episode with Drew Dunavan of the Werd Company, and if you could please rate, leave a review and share this episode with others!

Guest: Drew Dunavan
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewerdcompany/
Website: https://www.thewerd.co

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Host: Clarissa Cardenas
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Producer: Steve Souza (http://www.souzamedia.com)
IG : https://www.instagram.com/the.souz/

On today’s episode, I’m joined by Hip Hop legend from the Bronx, former Hot 97 DJ, MTV VJ, and stand-up comedian, Cipha Sounds. Cipha is a living encyclopedia of Hip Hop knowledge, and has always stayed true to his Bronx roots, but always lifting up and helping others throughout his career.  

We talk about how he got his start in the industry with Funkmaster Flex, what really went down when Rihanna was originally meeting with Roc Nation, his journey of mental health and importance in his life, and his crazy run-in with Nicki Minaj that you’ll have to hear to believe that has made her the one rapper he can’t stand...  

Cipha is a jack of all trades, and is currently touring around the US for stand-up so please be sure to find him at ciphasounds.com and support this legend yourself! 

Please enjoy this fun episode with Cipha Sounds and please rate, review and share this episode with others!

Guest: Cipha Sounds

https://www.instagram.com/ciphasounds

https://www.facebook.com/ciphasounds 

 https://www.ciphasounds.com

 https://twitter.com/ciphasounds 

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Host: Clarissa Cardenas

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Producer: Steve Souza (http://www.souzamedia.com)

IG : https://www.instagram.com/the.souz/

On today’s episode, I’m joined by Texas singer, songwriter and producer, Jonathan Tyler. Jonathan aka “JT”, kicked off his music career in Dallas with his band “The Northern Lights” and toured all over the world with AC/DC, ZZ Top, Kid Rock and Ray Wylie Hubbard to name a few, and also played some of the most popular music festivals like Austin City Limits, Bonaroo, Hangout and Voodoo Fest. However, things changed when a patent lawyer came after JT for his “Northern Lights” name, and he parted ways with his label at the time, Atlantic records. 

With all of these changes, JT took a step back, and he talks with me about how he stayed connected to his love of the music during those times, his re-discovery of what really was important to him, and what surprised him the most about experimenting with how he released new music this past year.  

Please enjoy this fun episode with Jonathan Tyler and please rate, review and share this episode with others!

Guest: Jonathan Tyler

Instagram | Facebook | Website | Twitter 

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 http://www.theconcertqueen.com 

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Thank you to our sponsor for this episode, Twelve Rivers Productions, and hit them up for any of your production studio needs! 

http://www.twelveriversproductions.com

Producer: Steve Souza (http://www.souzamedia.com)

IG : @the.souz

The time has finally arrived! On today’s episode, we’re recording on location at one of the most anticipated music venues and future home of RealMusic Events & Seismic Dance Event music festival. Co-Founders, Kelly Gray, and Andrew Parsons, have been working tirelessly to find the perfect home since 2018, and we talk about the future plans with their new venue, what to expect at Seismic Dance event with the current changes in Texas, and in classic Andrew fashion, he gives some hints to a booking he’s been after for over 10 years!!

If you haven’t already listened to episode 6, I highly recommend listening to this episode with Kelly Gray as we talk about their different brands and the history behind Austin’s power couple. 

Please enjoy this very special episode with Andrew Parsons and Kelly Gray, and if you could please rate, leave a review and share this episode with others!

Guest: Kelly Gray:

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Guest: Andrew Parsons:

Instagram |  Facebook

RealMusic Events: Instagram | Facebook | Website

Seismic Dance Event: Instagram |  Facebook| Website

The GoGo Gadgettes: Instagram | Facebook

RealMusic RealFashion: Instagram | Website

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 http://www.theconcertqueen.com 

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Thank you to our sponsor for this episode, Twelve Rivers Productions, and hit them up for any of your production studio needs! 

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Producer: Steve Souza (http://www.souzamedia.com)

IG : @the.souz

As we re-enter the concert scene, it’s time to remind folks of the “do’s and don’ts” of concert etiquette! Maybe you’re guilty of some of these things or maybe you’ve experienced some of these yourself, either way… These should be the Ten Commandments (14 to be exact) of attending concerts! 

To talk about this or anything on the podcast, find me on instagram at @atxconcertqueen or shoot me an email at [email protected] and please rate, review and subscribe to 

Please enjoy this hilarious solo show about concert etiquette and if you could please rate, review and share this episode with others! 

7:27DON'T - TALL PEOPLE STANDING RIGHT IN FRONT OF SHORT PEOPLE

8:27DON'T - HOLDING YOUR PHONE UP THE ENTIRE TIME

9:37DON'T - USE YOUR FLASH ON TO RECORD OR TAKE PICTURES AT A SHOW

10:37DON'T - TALK DURING A SHOW

11:15DO - TAKE YOUR CONVERSATION OUTSIDE OF THE DANCE FLOOR

11:37DON'T - CUT PEOPLE IN THE BATHROOM LINE 

12:40DO - GET IN AND GET OUT

12:50DO - WATCH YOUR DRINK

13:41DON'T - SPRAY WATER AT PEOPLE

14:15DON'T - ASK TO WALK BY AND THEN STAND RIGHT IN FRONT OF THEM

15:51DON'T - INTERRUPT SOMEONE FOCUSED ON THE SHOW

17:21DON'T - DRUNK DANCE OR FALL INTO OTHER PEOPLE

18:02DON'T - CLACK YOUR FAN! I REPEAT, DON'T CLACK A FAN!!

18:58DON'T - PUT SOMEONE ONE YOUR SHOULDERS BLOCKING PEOPLE'S VIEWS

THANK YOU TO @WEEZY6197(PATREON MEMBER), @YONCE, @RSONDHI11, @JORDAN_KAY_COBB, @ISISPAYNE_ , @MARSMARKY, @10PMTOCLOSE, @BRADNBEANZ, @THEGOOSELC, @CASSITYTENACITY, @NASREEN_RENEE, @EC32016, @ITSMSRANDOMMM, @TANYAHENS, @KAYNIZZO, @DANITAHADDOCK, @CHELSEA_LYNN__, @ES_VEGA, @YASSSSSKWEEEN, @CONCERTCRAP @JENNIFERMATX, @MR.HALLOCK, @DREWPRICE, @EM.BECKS, @LILJAYNEE, @BIGTEX50, @EATS_ATX, @CAITLIN_SCHACTER!

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Producer: Steve Souza (http://www.souzamedia.com) IG : https://www.instagram.com/the.souz/

Today on Concert Queen Connect, we have one of Austin’s most well known personalities, former radio show host and 5 time Austin Music Award winner for “Best DJ”. Toddy B. Through the years, Toddy B’s sound has evolved as has day-to-day life, transitioning from the weekly night club circuit in Austin, to a thriving real estate career and quintessential family man during the day. Everything Toddy B does, he does to the fullest, and we had to know how he balances it all while still staying on top of the DJ game in Austin.

Welcome to the Concert Queen Connect podcast, I am your host, Clarissa Cardenas, and if you’re just joining us for the first time, welcome! This podcast unites music-lovers with artists, industry gurus and experts, as well as festival and concert friends, having REAL conversations about life and what it means to really “connect” with the music.

Please enjoy this fun episode with Toddy B and please rate, review and share this episode with others!

Guest: Toddy B 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/toddbrealty/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/toddyb1

YouTube Saudade Set: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q-DeO4-ekLQ&feature=youtu.be

Host: Clarissa Cardenas - IG: https://www.instagram.com/atxconcertqueen/

Website: http://www.theconcertqueen.com 

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Producer: Steve Souza (http://www.souzamedia.com) IG : https://www.instagram.com/the.souz/

Some musicians begin honing in on their craft from a very early age, and others surround themselves with the best and brightest to mentor them while exponentially shortening that learning curve. Daniel Sahad of Nané is the latter. Nané has catapulted themselves to KUTX’s Artist of the month for January 2021, Black Fret 2020 Nominee, and even opened for  Austin’s own, Grammy Nominated, the Black Puma’s… while only together as a band for a year.

On today’s show, we have Daniel Sahad, an Austin, TX based artist, that is frontman for Nané, an edgy and lighthearted, fun and sentimental, strong while also being a giant teddy bear band… basically a mirror of Daniel Sahad. We talk about how we first met on the altar, (no really, we got fake married), how his family has influenced his creative pursuits and desire to succeed, and what he believes is the key to growing locally and beyond for Nane.

Please enjoy this fun episode with Daniel Sahad of Nané and please rate, review and share this episode with others!

Guest: Daniel Sahad - Nané

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nanetheband/

Music: Nané the Band on all streaming platforms

Host: Clarissa Cardenas - IG: https://www.instagram.com/atxconcertqueen/

Website: http://www.theconcertqueen.com 

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theconcertqueen

Venmo: https://account.venmo.com/u/Concert-Queen

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Producer: Steve Souza (http://www.souzamedia.com) IG : https://www.instagram.com/the.souz/