Bonnie McKee is a Pop Star! She’s a Singer, Songwriter and Performer. She’s written 10 #1 Singles in the US or the UK which have sold over 30 million copies. She and Katy Perry have written mega-hits together including “California Gurls”, “Teenage Dream” and “Roar”. The latter was nominated for Song Of The Year. She’s also written hits for Britney Spears, Cher, Christina Aguilera, Kelly Clarkson, Adam Lambert and others. As an artist her latest album is “Hot City”. She’s been profiled in People and Variety.

My featured song is “The Night Was A Mystery”. Spotify link.

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ROBERT’S SINGLES:

“THE RICH ONES ALL STARS” is Robert’s latest single featuring the following 8 World Class musicians: Billy Cobham (Drums), Randy Brecker (Flugelhorn), John Helliwell (Sax), Pat Coil (Piano), Peter Tiehuis (Guitar), Antonio Farao (Keys), Elliott Randall (Guitar) and David Amram (Pennywhistle).

Click HERE for the Official Video

Click HERE for All Links

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“SOSTICE” is Robert’s single with a rockin’ Old School vibe. Called “Stunning!”, “A Gem!”, “Magnificent!” and “5 Stars!”.

Click HERE for all links.

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“THE GIFT” is Robert’s ballad arranged by Grammy winning arranger Michael Abene and turned into a horn-driven Samba. Praised by David Amram, John Helliwell, Joe La Barbera, Tony Carey, Fay Claassen, Antonio Farao, Danny Gottlieb and Leslie Mandoki.

Click HERE for all links.

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“LOU’S BLUES”. Robert’s Jazz Fusion “Tone Poem”. Called “Fantastic! Great playing and production!” (Mark Egan - Pat Metheny Group/Elements) and “Digging it!” (Peter Erskine - Weather Report)!

Click HERE for all links.

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“THE RICH ONES”. Robert’s sublime, atmospheric Jazz Fusion tune. Featuring guest artist Randy Brecker (Blood Sweat & Tears) on flugelhorn. 

Click HERE for all links.

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Audio production:

Jimmy Ravenscroft
Kymera Films

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This is a TRIBUTE EPISODE for PETER YARROW - Peter of the iconic trio “Peter, Paul And Mary”. Peter passed away yesterday at age 86. Peter was a guest on this podcast in October 2022.

Peter, Paul and Mary were a much beloved folk based group that had an incredible string of hits in the 1960s and beyond, including “Puff The Magic Dragon”, “If I Had A Hammer” “Lemon Tree” and “Leaving On A Jet Plane”. 

In this episode Peter gives an amazing concert within the interview and we talk about the group, the ‘60s, their songs, Bob Dylan, Peter Seeger and so much more. A true gem!

Goodbye my friend. And thanks for all the great music.

My featured song in this episode is “To The Zoo!”. Spotify link here

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This is the WORLD PREMIERE of “THE RICH ONES ALL STARS”, the new extended version of my recent single, “The Rich Ones”. The new version features me and my band, Project Grand Slam, along with 8 World Class musicians who previously have been guests on this podcast. Here's the back story.

A few months ago I released a single, “The Rich Ones”, featuring Randy Brecker of Blood Sweat & Tears fame on flugelhorn. The single was very popular, and I decided to do something a bit daring and different. I’ve had many World Class musicians as guests on the podcast. So I asked several of them if they would record a new solo for the track and I would release a new, extended version of the tune. I’m pleased to say that everyone who I asked agreed.

The new version, “The Rich Ones All Stars”, features the following musicians in this order.

BILLY COBHAM of Mahavishnu Orchestra fame, recorded a new drum track for the tune. Billy is one of the most revered drummers of all time.

I kept RANDY BRECKER’S flugelhorn solo from the original version of the tune because it’s just so darn good.

JOHN HELLIWELL was the saxophonist in Supertramp, one of the greatest bands of the rock era. John contributed a fantastic sax solo to the piece.

PAT COIL is an acclaimed jazz pianist who has performed with Michael McDonald, Carmen McRae and many others. He added a sublime piano solo.

PETER TIEHUIS is the heralded Dutch guitarist who performs with the Metropole Orkest. He contributed a wonderful guitar solo.

ANTONIO FARAO is the extraordinary Italian jazz keyboard player who has performed with Joe Lovano and Jack DeJohnette among others. Antonio contributed a smokin’ Fender Rhodes keyboard solo.

ELLIOTT RANDALL is the incredible guitarist who gave the world the unforgettable solo on Steely Dan’s “Reelin’ In The Years”. Elliott gave me a classic guitar solo for the new track.

And last, but certainly not least, is DAVID AMRAM, who is, simply put, a National Treasure at 96 years young. He was Leonard Bernstein’s first composer in residence for the New York Philharmonic and also the composer for Shakespeare In The Park among many other accomplishments. David contributed a stunning Pennywhistle solo for the track.

So there it is. 8 World Class musicians who have contributed their talent to this project.

TO WATCH THE OFFICIAL VIDEO CLICK HERE
TO LISTEN AND STREAM THE TRACK AND FOR ALL LINKS CLICK HERE

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ROBERT’S SINGLES:

“SOSTICE” is Robert’s single with a rockin’ Old School vibe. Called “Stunning!”, “A Gem!”, “Magnificent!” and “5 Stars!”.

Click HERE for all links.

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“THE GIFT” is Robert’s ballad arranged by Grammy winning arranger Michael Abene and turned into a horn-driven Samba. Praised by David Amram, John Helliwell, Joe La Barbera, Tony Carey, Fay Claassen, Antonio Farao, Danny Gottlieb and Leslie Mandoki.

Click HERE for all links.

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“LOU’S BLUES”. Robert’s Jazz Fusion “Tone Poem”. Called “Fantastic! Great playing and production!” (Mark Egan - Pat Metheny Group/Elements) and “Digging it!” (Peter Erskine - Weather Report)!

Click HERE for all links.

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“THE RICH ONES”. Robert’s sublime, atmospheric Jazz Fusion tune. Featuring guest artist Randy Brecker (Blood Sweat & Tears) on flugelhorn. 

Click HERE for all links.

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Audio production:
Jimmy Ravenscroft
Kymera Films

Connect with the Follow Your Dream Podcast:

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Email Robert - [email protected]

Follow Robert’s band, Project Grand Slam, and his music:

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JoAnn Falletta is a Classical Music Superstar. She is a phenomenally accomplished lady. For 25 years she has been the Music Director and Conductor of the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra. She was the first female conductor in the United States of a major symphony orchestra. She’s a Juilliard graduate. She studied with Leonard Bernstein. She’s a 2x Grammy winner. And that’s just scratching the surface of all of her accomplishments.

My featured song is “New York City Groove”, from the album Made In New York by my band Project Grand Slam, in honor of the fact that both JoAnn and I grew up in New York City. Spotify link.

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Connect with JoAnn at:
www.joannfalletta.com

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ROBERT’S SINGLES:

“SOSTICE” is Robert’s newest single, with a rockin’ Old School vibe. Called “Stunning!”, “A Gem!”, “Magnificent!” and “5 Stars!”.

Click HERE for all links.

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“THE GIFT” is Robert’s ballad arranged by Grammy winning arranger Michael Abene and turned into a horn-driven Samba. Praised by David Amram, John Helliwell, Joe La Barbera, Tony Carey, Fay Claassen, Antonio Farao, Danny Gottlieb and Leslie Mandoki.

Click HERE for all links.

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“LOU’S BLUES”. Robert’s Jazz Fusion “Tone Poem”. Called “Fantastic! Great playing and production!” (Mark Egan - Pat Metheny Group/Elements) and “Digging it!” (Peter Erskine - Weather Report)!

Click HERE for all links.

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“THE RICH ONES”. Robert’s sublime, atmospheric Jazz Fusion tune. Featuring guest artist Randy Brecker (Blood Sweat & Tears) on flugelhorn. 

Click HERE for all links.

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Audio production:

Jimmy Ravenscroft
Kymera Films

Connect with the Follow Your Dream Podcast:

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Email Robert - [email protected]

Follow Robert’s band, Project Grand Slam, and his music:

Website - www.projectgrandslam.com
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Jackie Ryan is an extraordinary jazz singer who the JazzTimes Magazine has called “one of the outstanding jazz vocalists of her generation”. She sings in different languages, styles and genres including Blues, Bebop, Bossa Nova, Samba and Bolero. She’s played with Clark Terry, John Mayer, Cyrus Chestnut and many others. She’s performed at Ronnie Scott’s in London, Jazz At Lincoln Center and the Telluride Jazz Festival.

My featured song is “The Gift”, my recent single which took my ballad and, through the genius of Michael Abene, was transformed into a Big Band Samba. Spotify link.

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Connect with Jackie at:
www.jackieryanmusic.com

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ROBERT’S SINGLES:

“SOSTICE” is Robert’s newest single, with a rockin’ Old School vibe. Called “Stunning!”, “A Gem!”, “Magnificent!” and “5 Stars!”.

Click HERE for all links.

—---------------------------------

“THE GIFT” is Robert’s ballad arranged by Grammy winning arranger Michael Abene and turned into a horn-driven Samba. Praised by David Amram, John Helliwell, Joe La Barbera, Tony Carey, Fay Claassen, Antonio Farao, Danny Gottlieb and Leslie Mandoki.

Click HERE for all links.

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“LOU’S BLUES”. Robert’s Jazz Fusion “Tone Poem”. Called “Fantastic! Great playing and production!” (Mark Egan - Pat Metheny Group/Elements) and “Digging it!” (Peter Erskine - Weather Report)!

Click HERE for all links.

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“THE RICH ONES”. Robert’s sublime, atmospheric Jazz Fusion tune. Featuring guest artist Randy Brecker (Blood Sweat & Tears) on flugelhorn. 

Click HERE for all links.

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Audio production:

Jimmy Ravenscroft
Kymera Films

Connect with the Follow Your Dream Podcast:

Website - www.followyourdreampodcast.com
Email Robert - [email protected]

Follow Robert’s band, Project Grand Slam, and his music:

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Andy Timmons is a renowned rock guitarist. He was a member of the glam metal band Danger Danger, and he’s an in-demand session player. He’s sold over a million records, he’s had two #1 videos, and he’s released seven solo albums. Along the way he was Olivia Newton-John’s musical director. And he’s played alongside Steve Vai, Joe Satriani, Mike Stern and Simon Phillips.

My featured song is “Get Out!” from the album PGS 7 by my band Project Grand Slam. Spotify link.

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Connect with Andy at:
www.andytimmons.com

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ROBERT’S SINGLES:

“SOSTICE” is Robert’s newest single, with a rockin’ Old School vibe. Called “Stunning!”, “A Gem!”, “Magnificent!” and “5 Stars!”.

Click HERE for all links.

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“THE GIFT” is Robert’s ballad arranged by Grammy winning arranger Michael Abene and turned into a horn-driven Samba. Praised by David Amram, John Helliwell, Joe La Barbera, Tony Carey, Fay Claassen, Antonio Farao, Danny Gottlieb and Leslie Mandoki.

Click HERE for all links.

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“LOU’S BLUES”. Robert’s Jazz Fusion “Tone Poem”. Called “Fantastic! Great playing and production!” (Mark Egan - Pat Metheny Group/Elements) and “Digging it!” (Peter Erskine - Weather Report)!

Click HERE for all links.

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“THE RICH ONES”. Robert’s sublime, atmospheric Jazz Fusion tune. Featuring guest artist Randy Brecker (Blood Sweat & Tears) on flugelhorn. 

Click HERE for all links.

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Audio production:

Jimmy Ravenscroft
Kymera Films

Connect with the Follow Your Dream Podcast:

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Email Robert - [email protected]

 

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As we close out the year 2024 I am airing once again this episode begging for an end to the gun violence and mass shootings that plague our country.

In 2018, in the immediate aftermath of yet another senseless, hate driven mass shooting at the Tree Of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh, PA, I wrote “Tree Of Life”. It’s a somber, mournful plea to find “a better way” to deal with gun violence and mass shootings. 

When I started this podcast in 2021 one of the first episodes I aired featured this song after yet another mass shooting. Then, in 2022, with the carnage continuing in schools and other public places, I aired the episode a second time. In September 2024, in the aftermath of yet another mass shooting in a school in Georgia, I aired the episode again. 

The cycle continues. The politicians offer only “thoughts and prayers”, but nothing changes and nothing gets done. Think about the fact that children attending school today must be taught what to do if there’s an active shooter! This is insanity. Why does this happen primarily in the U.S.? Maybe it’s because we have so many more guns in circulation than any other country. Maybe it’s because we haven’t outlawed automatic weapons designed for military use.  

The bottom line is that, as my song says, “we must find a better way - today”. Please contact your politicians and demand a solution to this terrible problem.

“Tree Of Life” Spotify link.

WELCOME TO ‘60s JAMBOREE II - featuring the following stars:

TOMMY JAMES - of Tommy James and the Shondells. Their string of hits included “Hanky Panky”, “Crimson And Clover” and “I Think We’re Alone Now”.

GARY PUCKETT - of Gary Puckett and the Union Gap. Their hits included “Woman Woman” and “Young Girl”. 

RICHIE FURAY - an original member of Buffalo Springfield, Poco and the Souther Hillman Furay Band. His hits included “Kind Woman” and “Pickin’ Up The Pieces”.

JEREMY CLYDE - of the iconic duo Chad & Jeremy. Their hits included “A Summer Song” and “Yesterday’s Gone”.

NOEL PAUL STOOKEY - who was Paul of Peter Paul and Mary, the extraordinary trio whose hits included “Blowin’ In The Wind” and “Puff The Magic Dragon”. 

These five superstars engage in a fun, rollicking, sentimental journey as they discuss their hits, their careers, the Ed Sullivan Show, their record labels, their current activities, and much more!

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“Dream With Robert”. Click here.

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ROBERT’S SINGLES:

“SOSTICE” is Robert’s newest single, with a rockin’ Old School vibe. Called “Stunning!”, “A Gem!”, “Magnificent!” and “5 Stars!”.

Click HERE for all links.

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“THE GIFT” is Robert’s ballad arranged by Grammy winning arranger Michael Abene and turned into a horn-driven Samba. Praised by David Amram, John Helliwell, Joe La Barbera, Tony Carey, Fay Claassen, Antonio Farao, Danny Gottlieb and Leslie Mandoki.

Click HERE for all links.

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“LOU’S BLUES”. Robert’s Jazz Fusion “Tone Poem”. Called “Fantastic! Great playing and production!” (Mark Egan - Pat Metheny Group/Elements) and “Digging it!” (Peter Erskine - Weather Report)!

Click HERE for all links.

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“THE RICH ONES”. Robert’s sublime, atmospheric Jazz Fusion tune. Featuring guest artist Randy Brecker (Blood Sweat & Tears) on flugelhorn. 

Click HERE for all links.

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Audio production:

Jimmy Ravenscroft
Kymera Films

Connect with the Follow Your Dream Podcast:

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WELCOME TO THE ‘60s JAMBOREE! Featuring the following stars:

“COUSIN BRUCIE” MORROW - America’s most famous radio personality. He ruled the AM airways in the 1960s as the star of WABC in NYC.

GARY LEWIS - of Gary Lewis and the Playboys. Gary and his band had 7 consecutive Top 10 hits starting with “The Diamond Ring”.

GARY PUCKETT - of Gary Puckett and the Union Gap. Gary and his band hit the top of the charts with “Woman Woman”, “Young Girl” and a bunch of other hits.

TOMMY ROE - known as the Father of Bubblegum. He hit #1 with “Sheila” and “Dizzy” and had a slew of other hits as well.

JOEY DEE - of Joey Dee and the Starlighters. Joey had a massive international hit with “The Peppermint Twist”.

GEORGE BUNNELL - of the Strawberry Alarm Clock, which had a #1 hit with “Incense And Peppermints”.

MARK STEIN - of the Vanilla Fudge. They took the Supremes’ hit, “You Keep Me Hangin’ On”, slowed it down, psychedelicized it, and hit the top of the charts.

Listen as they talk about the ‘60s and their famous careers!

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“Dream With Robert”. Click here.

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ROBERT’S SINGLES:

“SOSTICE” is Robert’s newest single, with a rockin’ Old School vibe. Called “Stunning!”, “A Gem!”, “Magnificent!” and “5 Stars!”.

Click HERE for all links.

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“THE GIFT” is Robert’s ballad arranged by Grammy winning arranger Michael Abene and turned into a horn-driven Samba. Praised by David Amram, John Helliwell, Joe La Barbera, Tony Carey, Fay Claassen, Antonio Farao, Danny Gottlieb and Leslie Mandoki.

Click HERE for all links.

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“LOU’S BLUES”. Robert’s Jazz Fusion “Tone Poem”. Called “Fantastic! Great playing and production!” (Mark Egan - Pat Metheny Group/Elements) and “Digging it!” (Peter Erskine - Weather Report)!

Click HERE for all links.

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“THE RICH ONES”. Robert’s sublime, atmospheric Jazz Fusion tune. Featuring guest artist Randy Brecker (Blood Sweat & Tears) on flugelhorn. 

Click HERE for all links.

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Audio production:

Jimmy Ravenscroft
Kymera Films

Connect with the Follow Your Dream Podcast:

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Email Robert - [email protected]

Follow Robert’s band, Project Grand Slam, and his music:

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I started this podcast 3 ½ years ago in March 2020 during the depths of the pandemic. My first episode was a Welcome Episode introducing myself and the podcast. At that time I had only a basic concept for the show - to motivate and inspire others to follow their dream, just as I had followed my youthful music dream later in life. 

Fast forward to today. I’ve published over 400 episodes to date, and the podcast has been ranked for some time in the Top 1% with listeners worldwide on every continent in 200 countries. My guests have included many famous and amazing musicians and other creatives. And my music is featured in each episode.

I thought that now was a good time to release a new, updated Welcome Episode which captured the evolution of the podcast, and included my back story.

As I like to say, I want to thank you for listening to the podcast and to my music, and we’ll see you in the next episode. And keep on Rockin!  

My featured songs in this episode (with Spotify links) are “Metro Shuffle” (link), “Sostice” (link), “The Rich Ones” (link) and “Python” (link).  

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“Dream With Robert”. Click here.

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ROBERT’S SINGLES:

“SOSTICE” is Robert’s newest single, with a rockin’ Old School vibe. Called “Stunning!”, “A Gem!”, “Magnificent!” and “5 Stars!”.

Click HERE for all links.

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“THE GIFT” is Robert’s ballad arranged by Grammy winning arranger Michael Abene and turned into a horn-driven Samba. Praised by David Amram, John Helliwell, Joe La Barbera, Tony Carey, Fay Claassen, Antonio Farao, Danny Gottlieb and Leslie Mandoki.

Click HERE for all links.

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“LOU’S BLUES”. Robert’s Jazz Fusion “Tone Poem”. Called “Fantastic! Great playing and production!” (Mark Egan - Pat Metheny Group/Elements) and “Digging it!” (Peter Erskine - Weather Report)!

Click HERE for all links.

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“THE RICH ONES”. Robert’s sublime, atmospheric Jazz Fusion tune. Featuring guest artist Randy Brecker (Blood Sweat & Tears) on flugelhorn. 

Click HERE for all links.

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Audio production:

Jimmy Ravenscroft
Kymera Films

Connect with the Follow Your Dream Podcast:

Website - www.followyourdreampodcast.com
Email Robert - [email protected]

Follow Robert’s band, Project Grand Slam, and his music:

Website - www.projectgrandslam.com
YouTube
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Email - [email protected]