Middle Class Rock Star

To start the podcast, I share a few brief thoughts on the Black Lives Matter movement and also share a passage from previous podcast guest, Anthony Farrell of Austin-based band, The Greyhounds. This episode was originally supposed to air on June 4, but we decided to push it back one airing date to June 11 to join with our brothers and sisters in the music industry in support of Black Out Tuesday. #theshowmustbestopped

My conversation this week was with Portland recording artist, Isabeau Waia'u Walker. Walker grew up in Hawaii and as a young adult made her way to Portland to pursue a career as a high school teacher and eventually a musician. In our interview, Isabeau talks about her teaching career, what drove her to play music full time, touring as a member of Y La Bamba, and growing up in a mixed-race family. Just a few weeks ago she put out her debut EP, Better Metric, which is absolutely wonderful and can be found anywhere you buy or stream music. At the end of the episode, we get to hear the EP's title track.

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Black Lives Matter Compiled Information:

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Jb3VgTWKA313qJNrU4oUQeVG8Kk2D6_BSWNE7QukawM/edit?fbclid=IwAR3XpNvyOyAjqG44QTW_pHkjTihOKiD0OKamvLw4HYHtZVTQI2sSuxJbe-s#gid=856003772

Episode Music:

Theme: "Secret Rodeo" by Andy Sydow

Interview Intro/Outro Music: "Who I Want To Be" by Andy Sydow

Show Outro Music: "Better Metric" by Isabeau Waia'u Walker

Guest Links:

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/34IeX9oov4lkjQF5ug72D9?si=uyMtZgoxQcSNOLikcYNXfA

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

Sponsors:

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A long overdue conversation with my buddy, A.J. Fullerton. We met several years ago at a Colorado Blues Society function at the Buffalo Rose in Golden, CO. He wasn't yet old enough to hold a beer and I barely was (and likely taking full advantage of the opportunity). I don't recall thinking I'd see him around much, but we kept bumping into each other around town and at various shows/gigs. Since we met, he's been touring nonstop. Everything from breweries, to restaurants, to house concerts, to big national openers and private parties. He's the kind of musician that doesn't mind the road and seemingly enjoys all of its excitement and mystique. His most recent record, Fullerton & Friel came out earlier this year, but the touring part has been put on hold due to the worlds current circumstance.

At the end of the episode, we get to hear a new, unreleased track from A.J. entitled, "Healing Takes Time."

If you enjoy the episode, please let others know, subscribe or write a review. 5 star ratings and reviews on Apple Music as well as subscribing to our YouTube Channel help us out the most!! PLUS.. we now have a Middle Class Rock Star Podcast Spotify Playlist. Be sure to follow and listen.

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https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/middle-class-rock-star/id1422550117

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6W2VPo2VelVVMJof8BHeHJ?si=9p41cB6mTMqy0mnEBWYShg

Episode Music:

Theme: "Secret Rodeo" by Andy Sydow

Interview Intro/Outro Music: "Who I Want To Be" by Andy Sydow

Show Outro Music: "Healing Takes Time" by AJ Fullerton

Guest Links:

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6QvypbcfvYqd5WtYd06zGp?si=_n6ikBkJTOqpH1vZHd5DWA

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ajfullertonmusic/?hl=en

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

Sponsors:

A huge thanks to our sponsors, PQ Mastering and

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I can't believe I finally got invited on my own show. It only took almost two years! Singer/Songwriter and MCRS alum Patrick Armould (also knows as American Field Day) approached me a few months ago about interviewing me for my own show. I was flattered and we had a lot of fun with it! Patrick does the opening monologue and sets it all up. Then I come on and we BS about music for an hour. I timed this episode to come out now because it coincides with the release of my new EP, Wicked Dreams. You can listen or watch on your preferred platform by clicking this link, http://smarturl.it/wickeddreamsep . You can also purchase a digital copy from my website http://www.andysydow.com/store or Bandcamp page http://www.andysydow.bandcamp.com .

I would like to also mention that Patrick does a fine job playing host, and with the appropriate amount of encouragement from all of us, maybe he'll start his own show!

If you enjoy the episode, please let others know, subscribe or write a review. 5 star ratings and reviews on Apple Music as well as subscribing to our YouTube Channel help us out the most!! PLUS.. we now have a Middle Class Rock Star Podcast Spotify Playlist. Be sure to follow and listen.

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https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/middle-class-rock-star/id1422550117

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6W2VPo2VelVVMJof8BHeHJ?si=9p41cB6mTMqy0mnEBWYShg

Episode Music:

Theme: "Secret Rodeo" by Andy Sydow

Interview Intro/Outro Music: "Who I Want To Be" by Andy Sydow

Show Outro Music: "Still My Girl" by Andy Sydow

Still My Girl Music Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=trzh6updvy4

Guest Links:

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3wriMPzjc6B2yfJzzgIGhE?si=OH8RoIXdSvC2Xtouhf8dSA

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andysydowband/?hl=en

Bandsintown: https://www.bandsintown.com/a/1372647-andy-sydow

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/andysydow

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

Sponsors:

A huge thanks to our sponsors, PQ Mastering and

Narrator RF.

For any sponsorship inquiries, shoot me an email at [email protected]

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In this episode, I chat with Nashville-based songwriter/artist/producer, Randall Kent. I was fascinated throughout our entire conversation because Randall in large part comes from the licensing side of the industry. He has collaborated with countless artists and his music has received over 60 film and TV placements to date including a track on NCIS and the official trailer for Berlin, I Love You.

On May 1, Randall put out a 6 track EP under his own name entitled, Carry On. The release leans towards the pop realm with a tint of Americana and is absolutely worth a listen!

If you enjoy the episode, please let others know, subscribe or write a review. 5 star ratings and reviews on Apple Music as well as subscribing to our YouTube Channel help us out the most!! PLUS.. we now have a Middle Class Rock Star Podcast Spotify Playlist. Be sure to follow and listen.

https://www.youtube.com/andysydow

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/middle-class-rock-star/id1422550117

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6W2VPo2VelVVMJof8BHeHJ?si=9p41cB6mTMqy0mnEBWYShg

Episode Music:

Theme: "Secret Rodeo" by Andy Sydow

Interview Intro Music: "Who I Want To Be" by Andy Sydow

Interview Outro Music: "Wicked Dreams" by Andy Sydow

Outro Music: "One Life" by Randall Kent (courtesy of Lyric House)

Guest Links:

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1txRZgDfWlxnYNTuBiiWls

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/randallkent/?hl=en

Nintendo Switch ad featuring Randall's music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Put0Dtck164

Berlin, I Love You Official Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w8E-5xMMnWc&feature=youtu.be

Sponsors:

A huge thanks to our sponsors, PQ Mastering and

Narrator RF.

For any sponsorship inquiries, shoot me an email at [email protected]

http://pqmastering.com

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In this episode, I interview Submit Hub Founder and CEO, Jason Grishkoff. We talk all about submit hub and why blogs are still relevant in todays music industry. Plus (for those watching on YouTube) Jason helps me submit one of my songs on the site. This is an extremely informative episode for musicians, bloggers, instagram influencers and entrepreneurs.

Because we screen share and Jason shows us how to use Submit Hub step-by-step, I do highly recommend watching this episode on YouTube. It can be found on my YouTube channel:

https://www.youtube.com/andysydow

If you enjoy the episode, please let others know, subscribe or write a review. 5 star ratings and reviews on Apple Music as well as subscribing to our YouTube Channel help us out the most!! PLUS.. we now have a Middle Class Rock Star Podcast Spotify Playlist. Be sure to follow and listen.

https://www.youtube.com/andysydow

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/middle-class-rock-star/id1422550117

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6W2VPo2VelVVMJof8BHeHJ?si=9p41cB6mTMqy0mnEBWYShg

Episode Music:

Theme: "Secret Rodeo" by Andy Sydow

SubmitHub Submission: "Wicked Dreams" by Andy Sydow

Interview Outro Music: "Who I Want To Be" by Andy Sydow

Guest Links:

SubmitHub Website: https://www.submithub.com

1,000 True Fans: https://kk.org/thetechnium/1000-true-fans/

Sponsors:

A huge thanks to our sponsors, PQ Mastering and

Narrator RF.

For any sponsorship inquiries, shoot me an email at [email protected]

http://pqmastering.com

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**This episode features the premiere of "Sunday Afternoon" at the end of the interview**

Float Like A Buffalo is quickly becoming a household name in Denver and beyond. The 7-piece funk/rock outfit put out their rookie full-length in 2019, and since then has performed on pretty much every major stage in Denver metro including: Red Rocks, Levitt Pavilion, and The Gothic Theater. They were also crowned "Best Funk Band" in Denver Westword's 2019 Music Awards.

This is the most people I've ever had on the podcast! In fact, before The Movers & Shakers (episode 33) it had never been more than just me and one person on the other side of the mic. Because of that, I do highly recommend watching this episode on YouTube. There is audio and video so you can see who is speaking at all times (and also see who has the best facial hair). It can be found on my YouTube channel:

http://www.youtube.com/asydow19

This episode is also a "part 2" of sorts to last weeks conversation with Alyssa Montaño and Sarah Shuel. Alyssa and Sarah are both the brains and brawn behind the Rocky Mountain Virtual Music Festival, which started as an outlet for musicians and fans alike stuck in quarantine. Alyssa is dating Luke Story of FLAB (not present in this interview, and he just turned 30 a couple days ago... HBD!!). Sarah is the band manager and is dating Corey Pearman (is present in this interview, and is rocking a commendable "quaran-stash").

If you enjoy the episode, please let others know, subscribe or write a review. 5 star ratings and reviews on Apple Music as well as subscribing to our YouTube Channel help us out the most!! PLUS.. we now have a Middle Class Rock Star Podcast Spotify Playlist. Be sure to follow and listen.

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https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/middle-class-rock-star/id1422550117

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6W2VPo2VelVVMJof8BHeHJ?si=9p41cB6mTMqy0mnEBWYShg

Episode Music:

Theme: "Secret Rodeo" by Andy Sydow

Interview Intro Music: "Who I Want To Be" by Andy Sydow

Interview Outro Music: "Wicked Dreams" by Andy Sydow

Guest Music: "Sunday Afternoon" by Float Like A Buffalo

Guest Links:

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

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

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/floatlikeabuffalo

Twitter: https://twitter.com/flab303

Website: https://www.floatlikeabuffalomusic.com/

Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2yTCdgj

Booking: [email protected]

Sunday Afternoon Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XmGfDUn894s

Step Right Up Sundays (Cory’s Radio Show)

Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/steprightupsundays/

Listen here from 3-6 p.m. on Sundays: https://trilakesradio.com/

Sponsors:

A huge thanks to our sponsors, PQ Mastering and

Narrator RF.

For any sponsorship inquiries, shoot me an email at [email protected]

http://pqmastering.com

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In a world where quarantine has become the new normal, Sarah Shuel and Alyssa Montaño have successfully launched a large scale "virtual music festival." I know... eight weeks ago the very mention of this sort of thing would have been laughed out of the room by music industry professionals. Yet, it has become our reality for the present and who knows for how much of our future.

Just hours after the quarantine began, Alyssa and Sarah put together the very first Rocky Mountain Virtual Music Festival, a weekly Friday online concert consisting of local musicians and visual artists. In only a few short weeks, the festival has surpassed 4,000 likes on Facebook and has played host to countless artists pursuing any sort of human interaction that they can get in this time of crisis.

In this episode, I chat with them both about how the festival started, their recent collaboration with the Arise Music Festival, and mental health for artists.

If you enjoy the episode, please let others know, subscribe or write a review. 5 star ratings and reviews on Apple Music help us out a lot!

Guest Links:

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

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

Twitter: https://twitter.com/rmvmusicfest

Spotify Playlist: https://spoti.fi/3dsLKuA

Artist Submission Form: https://forms.gle/sxCG6dR8UBKotian6

Sonder Management Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sondermanagement/

Sonder Management Website: https://www.sondermusicmanagement.com/

Sonder Management Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sondermanagement/

https://www.westword.com/best-of/2020/arts-and-entertainment/best-online-music-festival-11672828

https://www.9news.com/article/entertainment/music/colorado-music/rocky-mountain-virtual-music-festival-keeps-live-music-alive-social-distancing/73-418f9072-aaab-4cc0-970d-666ace30ff33

https://kdvr.com/news/coronavirus/with-concerts-canceled-local-bands-innovate-with-virtual-shows/

Sponsors:

A huge thanks to our sponsors, PQ Mastering and

Narrator RF.

For any sponsorship inquiries, shoot me an email at [email protected]

http://pqmastering.com

https://narratorrf.com

Episode Music:

Theme: "Secret Rodeo" by Andy Sydow

Interview Intro Music: "Who I Want To Be" by Andy Sydow

Interview Outro Music: "Wicked Dreams" by Andy Sydow

This is a long overdue conversation with my good friend, Dan Cable. He's the host of a weekly music podcast based out of Portland, OR called, Dan Cable Presents. He also co-hosts a new podcast called, Bible Buds with past MCRS guest, Andrew Harrison. Along with his podcast (which has played host to the likes of KT Tunstall and Noah Gundersen) Dan has worked as a promoter, consultant and a writer for Vortex Magazine. He is a major influencer in the Portland music scene.

This is a collaborative episode that will air on this podcast (episode 34) and on Dan Cable Presents (episode 210). We both had some questions for each other, so the interview switches positions several times.

If you enjoy the episode, please let others know, subscribe or write a review. 5 star ratings and reviews on Apple Music help us out a lot!

Guest Links:

Website: https://www.vrtxmag.com/authors/dan-cable/

Instagram: @dancablepresents @biblebuds

Sponsors:

A huge thanks to our sponsors, PQ Mastering and Narrator RF.

For any sponsorship inquiries, shoot me an email at [email protected]

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Episode Music:

Theme: "Secret Rodeo" by Andy Sydow

Interview Intro Music: "Who I Want To Be" by Andy Sydow

Interview Outro Music: "Wicked Dreams" by Andy Sydow

The Movers & Shakers are a high energy rock & soul band out of Denver, CO. They've been making noise (not just literally) both in the local scene, as well as on the national stage. They've won the right to represent the Colorado Blues Society in the International Blues Competition in Memphis, TN the last two years. During their most recent visit in January of this year, they made it all the way to the semi-finals. They also recorded an album at the famed Sun Studios in Memphis last year. I've had the opportunity to play on several bills with the Movers & Shakers and am proud to know them as musicians and friends.

Though the band currently has a lot of momentum built up, they have also recently encountered an unthinkable tragedy. At the end of January (shortly after returning from the International Blues Competition in Memphis) the body of the bands trumpeter, Scott Sessions, 53, was found west of Ft. Collins, CO. Kevin Dean Eastman, 48, was arrested on suspicion of two counts of first degree murder and two counts of tampering with a deceased human body. His next court appearance is scheduled for April 30.

In this episode, I chat with three key members of the Movers & Shakers (drummer Kyle Borthick, guitarist Ryan Borthink and lead-singer Andy Webber). We talk about the IBC, the magical father son duo that makes up the bands guitarist and drummer, the musical upbringing of each of these musicians, the formation of the band, and the recent loss of their trumpeter, Scott Sessions.

If you enjoy the episode, please let others know, subscribe or write a review. 5 star ratings and reviews on Apple Music help us out a lot!

Guest Links:

Website: https://www.themoversandshakersband.com

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

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7zBxcKzl3ruKBPw4W1c51r

Sponsors:

A huge thanks to our sponsors, PQ Mastering and Narrator RF.

For any sponsorship inquiries, shoot me an email at [email protected]

http://pqmastering.com

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Episode Music:

Theme: "Secret Rodeo" by Andy Sydow

Interview Intro/Outro Music: "Who I Want To Be" by Andy Sydow

Guest Music: "Pink & Black Cadillac" by and courtesy of The Movers & Shakers

I've known Tony Mason for quite some time. He was one of, if not the first person to put me in a real venue as a college student at CU Denver. A lot of local musicians can say that about Tony. He started off by putting together shows under his promotion company name, Tone Dynamix, and ended up as the senior talent buyer for Larimer Lounge, Lost Lake and Globe Hall.

Recently, Tony informed the Denver music community that he'd been offered a new position booking for the Gas Monkey venues in Dallas, TX. His decision to leave what he built in Denver behind quickly became the biggest story in the local Denver music scene. Westword did two articles including a feature. Everyone and their mom asked him to be on their podcast (AND I GOT HIM!!!). Friends, family, co-workers and long lost open mic acts came out of the woodwork to bid Tony farewell and best of luck on his new adventure.

In this episode, we talk about the reasons behind his decision to leave, what he has in mind for the future, and his family company that has been passed down from his great grandfather since 1912!

If you enjoy the episode, please let others know, subscribe or write a review. 5 star ratings and reviews on Apple Music help us out a lot!

Sponsors:

A huge thanks to our sponsors, PQ Mastering and Narrator RF.

For any sponsorship inquiries, shoot me an email at [email protected]

http://pqmastering.com

https://narratorrf.com

Episode Music:

Theme: "Secret Rodeo" by Andy Sydow

Interview Intro Music: "Who I Want To Be" by Andy Sydow