Local Open Mic

In Episode #9 of Local Open Mic, we talk to Taryn Laronge.  A native of Vancouver, British Columbia, she started her 'artsy' life as a promising dancer and stage performer, garnering a scholarship to an exclusive dance school.  On the way to beginning her advanced training she was met with a life changing automobile accident.  As she was recovering, she spent time sitting at a piano, playing what her heart was telling her to play.  Even as her dream of being a dancer was fading, her piano playing opened up to writing songs and finally recording  Little Doorways.   Her journey is inspiring, her songs are amazing, you'll want to find her music and make it part of your personal collection.

Be sure to follow Taryn on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/TarynLarongeMusic

In Episode #8 of Local Open Mic, we continue our interview with Bill O'Hanlon. We deep dive into the co-writing process of song writing and visit some more fascinating stories he has to share about the business and his experience with it.  Remember, Bill can be contacted at [email protected] and on Facebook(@bill.ohanlon).

In Episode #7 of Local Open Mic, we interview Bill O'Hanlon. Bill is the very definition of self reinvention. He would described himself as a restless soul and always wants to be doing something he is passionate about. His current passion is song writing, specifically, country music. You'll hear, in his own words, about his journey to this point in his life and get to hear some of his recently produced songs.  In addition to song writing, Bill is a highly regarded Psychotherapist, an author of more than 30 books, a guest on the Oprah show and an in-demand speaker and coach. Bill can be contacted at [email protected] and on Facebook(@bill.ohanlon)  Songwriter, Psychotherapist, author of 30+ books, Oprah guest, speaker, coach.

In Episode #6 of Local Open Mic, we interview Lucy LeBlanc.  This Canadian from British Columbia is an in-demand co-writer of country music, coordinating song writing sessions with talented song writers from around the world.  She's been recognized in a feature article in American Song Writer magazine beside the likes of song writing legends Dan Fogelberg, Jimmy Web and David Crosby.  Lucy is an unassuming, gentle woman who has managed to co-write some 1200 songs in the past nine years.  Hear, in her own words, about the world of co-writing songs and the impact it has had on her life.

In Episode #5 of Local Open Mic we continue where we left off with Paul DeMarco, the original tune we played from Part 1 gives you a taste of the two additional songs you will hear in Part 2. After listening to the remaining part of our interview with Paul you will be hooked as a life long fan. Find him at PaulDeMarcoMusic.com, Facebook(@pauldemarcomusic) and on Instagram (@pauldemarcomusic).

In Episode #4 of Local Open Mic we talk to Paul DeMarco, a prolific song writer, singer and producer. Paul maintains a busy schedule, hosting song writing sessions with fans that follow him on Facebook(@pauldemarcomusic), producing songs for his clients, releasing his own material on Spotify a regular basis and even placing songs for cable and TV productions in the Sync world.  His edgy rock vocals backed by amazing guitar skills and his ear for classic music production make him one of the premier artists and producers in North Wales! Paul has an EP scheduled for release at the end of November 2020, we'll talk about that too.  You can find Paul at PaulDeMarcoMusic.com and on Instagram (@pauldemarcomusic).

In Episode #3 of Local Open Mic, we interview Christy Vanden.  The very definition of "a breath of fresh air" on the music scene, nothing about Vanden is standard or business as usual.  She wants you to hear her music and relax in the message of embracing unexpected roads.  Each song is about her journey of surprise, exploration and experiences that have shaped her and make her songs a gift to you.  She can be found on Facebook (ChristyVandenMusic), Instagram (@christyvandenmusic), Twitter (Christy_Vanden) and YouTube (#ChristyVanden).  Become her fan today!

Christy Vanden is a young, talented guitarist, singer/song writer. Local Open Mic brings you a one-on-one interview with her as her career is about to explode! She provides a fresh, hot off the press, guitar instrumental from her soon-to-be-released EP, "Unexpected Road" for you to hear ahead of release.   She could be channeling Phil Keaggy, ala Acoustic Sketches, 1996!  Her music and engaging style of conversation will win you over as a fan.

In Episode #2 of Local Open Mic, we interview a rising star in the Phoenix dubstep space.   Chris, known professionally as District 13, has become a 'must have' DJ for local clubs and area festivals in Arizona and has shared the stage with internationally known DJs from Europe to Australia.  He'll spill the details about how this DJs are and where they are from.  District 13 has an amazing background that includes some success in films, with one project being highly acclaimed at the Sundance Film Festival a few years go.  Queue up the podcast, by the end you will be a fan!

Dublin City Today, DCT is firmly established as the largest YouTube channel to feature buskers.  It's rise from obscurity to it's lofty place in the world of busking has been nothing short of amazing.  We talk with Sean, the founder of DCT at length about his some of his background to include TV and HBO appearances on The Tudors, his 17 years in theatre and the early days of how this premier, all busker channel found it's way it's huge global following.  Dublin is suddenly the 'big stage' for buskers to get noticed.  If you are a musician with aspirations to sing your way into a following, this is a must listen to podcast.