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Bassist, songwriter, producer, and entrepreneur Mike “Funktastic” Zabrin joins Musicians Reveal with Joe Kelley for a wide-ranging conversation on creativity, collaboration, and resilience in today’s music industry. From his early days in Chicago to navigating a multifaceted career in funk, blues, and beyond, Mike shares insights into the importance of feel and groove over perfection, the power of networking and mentorship, and how artists adapted during the pandemic. The episode also explores his latest musical projects, his popular podcast Funktastic Chats, and the idea of creative resets—using downtime to refocus, recharge, and create. Honest, inspiring, and deeply musical, this conversation highlights what it truly takes to sustain a meaningful career in an ever-evolving industry.
🎙️ Musicians Reveal with Joe Kelley features legendary and emerging funk, R&B, and Prince-associated artists. On air since 1982 and now spanning five decades, the show was personally spotlighted by Prince on his website in 2004. He also gifted us the One Nite Alone box set in 2002 — before any other media outlet.
🎧 More from Musicians Reveal with Joe Kelley
YouTube (Full Interviews + Daily Content): https://www.youtube.com/@musiciansreveal
🎶 ! Musicians Reveal Radio on Live365 (24/7 Artist Music & Archives): https://live365.com/station/Musicians-Reveal-Radio-a2504
Website (Episodes, Guest Info & Contact): https://musiciansreveal.com
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1rQAZZtdU2cZB6EeleSZ8
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/musicians-reveal/id1545165178
By Joe Kelley | Musicians Reveal PodcastBassist, songwriter, producer, and entrepreneur Mike “Funktastic” Zabrin joins Musicians Reveal with Joe Kelley for a wide-ranging conversation on creativity, collaboration, and resilience in today’s music industry. From his early days in Chicago to navigating a multifaceted career in funk, blues, and beyond, Mike shares insights into the importance of feel and groove over perfection, the power of networking and mentorship, and how artists adapted during the pandemic. The episode also explores his latest musical projects, his popular podcast Funktastic Chats, and the idea of creative resets—using downtime to refocus, recharge, and create. Honest, inspiring, and deeply musical, this conversation highlights what it truly takes to sustain a meaningful career in an ever-evolving industry.
🎙️ Musicians Reveal with Joe Kelley features legendary and emerging funk, R&B, and Prince-associated artists. On air since 1982 and now spanning five decades, the show was personally spotlighted by Prince on his website in 2004. He also gifted us the One Nite Alone box set in 2002 — before any other media outlet.
🎧 More from Musicians Reveal with Joe Kelley
YouTube (Full Interviews + Daily Content): https://www.youtube.com/@musiciansreveal
🎶 ! Musicians Reveal Radio on Live365 (24/7 Artist Music & Archives): https://live365.com/station/Musicians-Reveal-Radio-a2504
Website (Episodes, Guest Info & Contact): https://musiciansreveal.com
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1rQAZZtdU2cZB6EeleSZ8
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/musicians-reveal/id1545165178

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