Eighth Note Sessions

By Music is Art

Hosted by Music is Art and the WNY Music Industry Alliance, join Devin Mullen, Mike Chmiel, and friends as they explore the arts, culture, social and political workings, and deep sense of community su... more

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The podcast currently has 37 episodes available.

Eighth Note Sessions episodes:

December 03, 2022 Eighth Note Sessions - Final Episode
In this final episode of the Eighth Note Sessions, we're joined by frequent special co-host Michael Farrow to wrap up a years-long project in community storytelling.
We go over maintaining hope as a position in an industry which is undergoing major changes - but these days, what isn't? We also share footage and conversations from last month's union action at the Starbucks picket line. Former guests were present there, and we thank them for their time and insights as well!
A huge thank you to all our previous guests (who are too numerous to list here) for their shared stories and experiences. Thank you also to Music is Art for producing this series, as well as the myriad of haunts and hallowed spaces within the City of Buffalo which served as backdrops for our interviews.
Solidarity Forever.
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51min
October 15, 2022 Eighth Note Sessions with Don Wegrznowski
In this week's episode we're joined by @Nietzsche's staple Don Wegrzynowski. If you're a regular at one of Buffalo's oldest and most celebrated music venues you probably recognize Don from the door. We join in conversation about his life, an emotional history of the city, how to be prepared for booking your first show at the venue, and the cause for optimism. Check out @VillainsBlues at their Thursday residency. If you're interested in supporting the war effort in Ukraine check out @DniproUkrainianCulturalCenter on facebook!

Don would like to dedicate this interview to "all who came before, who gave him music and the joy of music."
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31min
August 23, 2022 Eighth NoteSessions with Leigh Stoner
Disclaimer: The views in this interview are not reflective of Music is Art's.
This week in the beautiful Karpeles Manuscript Library, we join in conversation with journalist, sing-songwriter, and all around remarkable individual Leigh Stoner.
"No dedication" -Leigh
https://soundcloud.com/user-191653596-685283605
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42min
August 14, 2022 Eighth Note Sessions with Damone A-Miracle Jackson
In this week's episode, we catch celebrated WNY drummer and returning guest Damone A-Miracale Jackson at Larkin Square for Jamaican Day!
This day he was playing with Olmsted Dub System, but be sure to check out his numerous side projects and main gig, The Damone Jackson Outcome.
We discuss Damone's approach to playing collaboratively, the role of musicians and artists in unification, and how things are slowly getting better in ways that matter.
This interview is dedicated "to people who want change for the betterment of all humanity."
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19min
July 22, 2022 Big Brother - Eighth Note Sessions
Explicit Language Disclaimer
Trigger Warning: Self-harm
In this episode, we're joined by Big Brother (Phil Draper). We discuss his background in music starting in the early digital content creator scene, to deathcore, to now working in hip hop. BB is about as down to earth in conversation as you can get, but his heart and mind are set toward spiritual connection and bringing the light. We discuss in this episode: bullying, being respectful to the culture as a white rapper, keeping a local mentality for supporting business, and engaging in politics, as well as other fun anecdotes.
Keep an eye out for Phil on streaming services, as well as for his brand of apparel, "Deadass Digitial."
https://open.spotify.com/album/7zFKgfOI7Gu8KNNSBbhgtn
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43min
July 16, 2022 Eighth Note Sessions with Beats Anonymous
In this episode, we’re joined by keystone individual Brennon Anderson (Beats Anonymous), owner of Bridge Studios NY. We talk about Brennon’s history in music and production, visions for a comprehensive space for artists, ongoing projects and connections, the state of the music industry, and a potpourri of other anecdotes about other individuals in our vibrant music scene. Brennon exchanges sleep for dreams, so don’t sleep on the remarkable work coming out of this studio.
Brennon’s advice for upcoming artists and business folks is “don’t be comfortable, find your comfort in the uncomfortable. Nobody knows how to do something when they start, so don’t be afraid to fail 10 times if you succeed on the 11th”
This interview is dedicated "to all 'The Indie-Visuals' out there (yes that’s you!) truly living their independent visions to the fullest - to those who aren’t, what’s stopping you?! “
https://www.bridgestudiosny.com/
https://www.facebook.com/BridgeStudiosNY/
https://www.instagram.com/bridgestudiosny/
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3TFShytjfZwJz95d8hsLZJ...
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45min
July 11, 2022 The Eighth Note Sessions with No Label The Podcast
*Explicit language disclaimer*
Intro/outro music by MYQ Farrow and Michael DeLano: https://open.spotify.com/track/3unzf8LZ1udzwTCQXpPqyS...
In this episode, we’re joined in conversation with co-hosts of No Label The Podcast, Nelson and Dante. We discuss their biography, the roots of the podcast, and insights into Buffalo’s hip-hop and R&B scene, as well as free talk on social issues of race, economic equity, becoming a part of the solution, small moments of joy, and forecasts on a better future.
These gentlemen are currently working on their next season of the podcast, so be sure to follow them for education on what’s happening in one of the most vibrant and exciting parts of our city’s musical ecology.
http://linktr.ee/nolabelthepod
Two upcoming guests for their podcast are as follows:
Love the Genius (recently signed by Drumworks)
OJ (manager at Drumworks)
For artists looking for a space, contact Beyondprofilic for renting; they do music videos!
Nelson and Dante would like to dedicate this interview to:“Aaron Salter, Jr., and to safe spaces for Black creatives. The future of artistic expression will destroy the glass ceiling on creativity and liberate the next generation for years to come.”
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37min
June 17, 2022 Eighth Note Sessions with The Safety Meeting
In this episode, we go to Jack Rabbit to join in conversation with Alt-rock group The Safety Meeting!
We discuss the genre, upcoming work, what is dad rock exactly, writing for healthy emotional expression, and a potpourri of other things.
Check out The Safety Meeting on streaming services, instagram and facebook.
The band would like to dedicate this interview to the humble stinger sandwich.
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46min
May 28, 2022 Eighth Note Sessions with Dom Brown
In this episode we talk with Rochester/Buffalo artist Dom Brown. Dom proudly wears the title of no-genre in his music ranging from pictures of real life, to political commentary, to expressing love and appreciation for our Bills. In this episode we discuss his music history and ethos; the tragedy of May 14th, and the differences between the Rochester and Buffalo music scenes. Be sure to follow Dom at IG:Domfadedd FB: Domjbrown and any streaming services! Dom would like to dedicate this interview to the victims of May 14th, rest in power.
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31min
April 22, 2022 Eighth Note Sessions with Eric Crittenden
In this episode, Eric Crittenden joins us in conversation about his involvement in our upcoming 716 Music Expo. His workshop will focus on connecting the deep roots of ritual and expressiveness into tools and practices musicians can use both on and off stage.
In addition, we discuss Eric's remarkable career; within are observations about our current musical ecology and how it connects to our past.
Eric's advice for the young and anxious; stay in the moment foster empathy we're you can.
Eric would like to dedicate this interview to the Buffalo Center for Arts and Technology , everyone who operates it and everyone who enters it.
https://buffalomusicclub.com/artists/eric-crittenden/
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28min

FAQs about Eighth Note Sessions:

How many episodes does Eighth Note Sessions have?

The podcast currently has 37 episodes available.