Dreams Not Memes Podcast

Elaine Rasnake is a producer, songwriter and works a day job. We talk about the life of balancing the roles of being a mastering engineer, working your day job, staying focused when life happens. Tune in and also listen to her songwriting approach and how she has written her new album,Settle Down.

I spoke with local musician, venue booker, friend and manager Kevin McCall. Kevin is the front person of Andorra and plays in a variety of bands, books and coordinates at The Grape Room, and manages various bands. I've known Kevin since 2013 when I first got started recording and playing live music. Tune in to our discussion where we talk about self development, giving back, setting up shows and building community.

I spoke with Brian Hamilton a few weeks ago. Brian is a pedal creator, piano and synth player and former member of the band Cymbals Eat Guitars. In this podcast we discuss the art of making pedals, crafting your own sound, networking and impostor syndrome. You can find out more about smallsound/bigsound at https://www.smallsoundbigsound.com/

The world is going through hard times, but this podcast will live on. I spoke with an old friend and collaborator The "U" this weekend about his journey as a rapper, working with the Harlem Wizards, traveling an dealing with the dreaded coronavirus. Tune into our zoom call and follow his podcast You can follow the U at the links below: 

Spotify 

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Podcast

https://anchor.fm/trickshotpodcast/episodes/Episode-2-Jet-Life-eavsdo

Blog 

http://visionsofquest.blogspot.com/

Music Video 

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I spoke to Slokey aka Mitch a freelancer, dj, EDM artist, producer, and curator. We spoke about the Philadelphia music scene, managing his day to day, warehouse shows, his dog and playing in multiple music communities.

I spoke with Madelyn VanTrieste a filmmaker, photographer and singer of Telyscopes. We spoke about managing expectations, boundaries, and the enjoyment of creating film. Madelyn has an upcoming DIY Documentary on the Philly Music Scene. Check out Madelyn @ madelynslens for more projects and updates.

I spoke to local bassist Jack Zaferes about his journey in becoming a session bassist, fill in bassist and composer. Jack speaks with me about the highs and lows , the regrets and insights of what it means to write music in various settings and capacities and trying to feel empathy with others during times of struggle. Check out our interview and learn about the mind of Jack Zaferes.

I stopped by South Philly and spoke with Tyler Kearns about his many talents and how he juggles playing music, freelancing with others, and learning how to own his own craft with what he has. Check out this podcast below to hear more about his vision with community, collaboration, and the Philaelphia music scene.

I traveled to Coatesville a few weeks back to visit Emily Paige Townsend's art gallery. We spoke about her approach to photography, supporting her clients, her unique approach to photography and trends in social media for photographers. Check this episode out to learn more about Emily's work ethic.

I spoke to Kiara L a Philadelphia local event manager, promoter, photographer, and curator for episode 1, Season 3 of Dreams not Memes. We spoke about the importance of investing your time into your community and helping others. Listen to more of our conversation in today's episode.