Music City Live

In this Episode host Ryan Schroeyens and Taylor Guitars District Sales Manager, Ryan McMullen discuss his music beginnings, and his band Manganista. In this episode, he will share his experience as Taylor Guitars District Sales Manager, and the past, present, and future of the company.Learn More about Music City Live:www.musiccityliveshow.comFollow us on Instagram:@musiccitycanada -----------------------------------------------------LinksRyan McMullenFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/ryan.mcmullen.756/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-mcmullen-5a537a88/ManganistaManganista.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/manganistabandFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/manganistamusic/ Taylor GuitarsTaylorguitars.comInstagram: https://www.facebook.com/taylorguitarsFacebook: https://www.instagram.com/taylorguitars/#MusicCityLiveShow #musicentertainment #Podcast #CanadianMusic #Canadianentertainment #livemusic #taylorguitars #history #future #lovemusic 00:00:00 Intro00:00:40 Welcome00:01:10 Living in Japan00:05:00 Early Days 00:20:00 Mastering Vocals and Guitar 00:25:00 Teaching Music00:34:00 Favourite Guitar00:40:00 Style of Music and Artist that Influence the Sound00:46:00 Video 100:49:00 Video 2 00:52:00 New Album01:04:00 How Important is to Have Support in the Local Community?01:08:00 Pay to Play01:21:00 Live Music01:32:00 Nashville 01:41:00 Challenges 01:50:00 Music for Free01:59:00 Marketing / Visual Branding02:05:00 Future of Music

In this episode, host Ryan Schroeyens sits down with Touring Live Sound Engineer, Production Manager, Tour Manager, and World Traveller, Deb Hutchins.Deb Hutchins has worked with Juno & Grammy Award-Winning Artists like Sloan, BNL, Serena Ryder, Jimmy Rankin, Leahy, Matt Dusk, Jann Arden, Dan Hill, Talk, The Next Generation Leahy, and David Wilcox.Learn More about Music City Live:www.musiccityliveshow.comFollow us on Instagram:@musiccitycanada -----------------------------------------------------Connect with Deb:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DebHutchins/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/debbie-hutchins-1b815b30/?originalSubdomain=caX: https://x.com/debhutchins#CanadianMusicIndustry #livesoundengineer #tourmanager #canadianartists #canada #musiccitycanada #musicindustrysecrets #musiccitylive #lovemusic #worldtraveler #canadianmusic #music #musicindustry #touring #liveshow #livemusic

This episode features incredible stories and the journey of Canadian Hip Hop Legend, Choclair. Along with Canadian Hip Hop Trailblazer Malichi Male. In this episode, they talk about growing up in Toronto and the journey and times that led them to now have an incredible thing going on in St Thomas Ontario.

Choclair is one of the most successful Canadian rappers, he has been nominated for six Juno Awards, winning four, and is also a winner of five MMVAs, and multiple gold and platinum records.Malichi Male has come a long way from his humble beginnings in Uganda he has become a successful Canadian rapper and entrepreneur, owner of Jumbo & Saint T Apparel, and Saint T Hair Design. Learn More about Music City Live:www.musiccityliveshow.comFollow us on Instagram:@musiccitycanada Choclair Links:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/choclairofficial/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@choclairofficial282LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mr-choclair-489ba927/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6Ku2nSbcjRann6nTPimcFSTwitter: twitter.com/ChoclairInstagram: instagram.com/choclairofficialFacebook: facebook.com/pages/CHOCLAIR/8335707981?ref=hlSoundcloud: soundcloud.com/choclairofficialTumblr: choclairofficial.tumblr.comPinterest: pinterest.com/ChoxofficialMalichi Male Links:Instagram:  @malichimale  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/malichimaleLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/malichimale/?originalSubdomain=caSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7uioCsu4itqMI73JXUsuf3MALICHIMALE.COMmalichimale.comMALICHI iTunes STOREitunes.apple.com/ca/album/real-life/id986455651sainttcanada.com#CanadianMusicIndustry #choclair #MalichiMale #MusicCityLive #share #musiccitycanada #lovemusic #canadianentertainment #canadianmusic #hiphop

In Episode 13, host Ryan Schroeyens sits down with André Doucette, Production Manager & Technical Director for El Mocambo Venue in Toronto, Ontario Canada.André is an audio engineer and music producer with over 20 years behind the board. He is considered by many to be a highly resourceful professional in the craft of making records.André has run recording sessions for mega-clients such as 30 Seconds To Mars and Ryan Marshall of Walk Off The Earth. More notably, he has engineered sessions for legendary producers Eddie Kramer (Jimi Hendrix, Led Zeppelin, The Beatles, Kiss) and Mark ‘Flood’ Ellis. (U2, The Smashing Pumpkins, Placebo)Join us to explore the journey of André & the El Mocambo-----------------------------------------------------Learn More about Music City Live:www.musiccityliveshow.comFollow us on Instagram:@musiccitycanada -----------------------------------------------------Connect with Andre:Website: http://www.andredoucette.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andredoucette/?hl=enLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/andredoucetteVisit El Mocambo:http://www.elmocambo.com

@rodemic   @jaredleto   @davidfoster   @DaniDoucette   @KarlWolfs   @elmocambo  #musiccitylive #CanadianMusicIndustry #share #musiccitycanada #AndréDoucette #elmocambo #lovemusic #30secondstomars #canadianentertainment #canadianmusic #BroadcastMedia #MusicInsights #MusicEngineering #musiccitycanadalive #ryanmarshall #Flood #EddieKramer #MarkEllis #keeplivealive #undertheneonpalms #podcast #musicindustrysecrets #musicproductionpodcast #podcastmusic 00:00:00 Intro00:00:40 Welcome00:02:51 Early Days00:15:53 Musical Journey00:29:12 Working with 30 Seconds To Mars00:56:34 Back Home & New Projects01:24:32 Vancouver Experience01:30:00 Back To Toronto & Recording With Eddie Kramer01:50:00 El Mocambo02:03:00 How Things Changed Since The Beginnings?02:06:00 Are Big Studios Still Relevant?02:15:48 Piece of Advice For Younger Generations

In Episode 12, host Ryan Schroeyens sits down with DJ Williams to discuss his unforgettable journey that includes meeting legends and having a family full of music industry creators and lovers.

Learn about the impressive journey of DJ Williams, an experienced General Sales Manager with a remarkable history of working in the broadcast media industry. Skilled in Advertising, Marketing Strategy, Radio, Social Media, and Online Advertising. Strong operations professional with a Certificate focused in Public Relations Management from McGill University🔍 Whether you're an aspiring artist, a music enthusiast, or someone interested in the workings of the music industry, this video offers a wealth of knowledge. Discover the critical elements that drive success in the dynamic world of music and broadcasting.Join us to explore the journey of DJ Williams. Don't forget to share this video to spread the inspiration and tune in to Music City Live, where the stories behind the music come to life! 🎶✨-----------------------------------------------------Learn More about Music City Live:www.musiccityliveshow.comFollow us on Instagram:@musiccitycanada Where to find DJ Williams:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/djwilliamslondon/?hl=enFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/dj.williams.37/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dj-williams-999b3143/?originalSubdomain=ca @rush   @musiccitycanadalive  #CanadianMusicIndustry #share #musiccitycanada #lovemusic #canadianentertainment #canadianmusic #DJWilliams #BroadcastMedia #MarketingStrategy #MusicInsights #Advertising #Radio #SocialMedia #OnlineAdvertising #MusicIndustrySecrets

Get ready for an unforgettable episode of the Music City Live Show! In Episode 11, our host, Ryan Schroeyens, sits down with the legendary Canadian guitarist, singer, songwriter, Bill Durst, from the legendary band Thundermug.Bill Durst is a Canadian Blues- Rock- Roots guitarist, singer, songwriter, who has written and recorded over 125 songs on 12 albums with 7 national radio chart hits. Bill in one of the founding members of the band Thundermug, which gave him the entrance on the national and international stage during the 70s. He has released multiple solo albums, and open for or share the stage with many great artist and bands like RUSH, Aerosmith, BTO, Yardbirds, and more.---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Learn More about Music City Live:www.musiccityliveshow.comFollow us on Instagram: @musiccitycanada Follow Bill Durst on his socials:Bill Durst https://billdurst.com/- Bill on Facebook (best place to check coming shows!)https://www.facebook.com/billdurstmusician/- Bill on X (Twitter): https://x.com/i/flow/login?redirect_after_login=%2Fbilldurst- Bill on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjznCi_rCC1FlY2cliQvjLQ- Bill on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/artist/6fwAD8eVKkOzxNN83ZrZjf?autoplay=trueRead about Bill on Wikipedia:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bill_DurstCheck Thundermug:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thundermug_(band)- On Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/artist/145Q0yd8u6qirnmpcywbh3?autoplay=true- On YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtvbYNNyX4qPUql9t31b_-A

Join us to explore the artistic journey of Patrick Duffy. He is a JUNO Nominee for Album Design and has won nine Canadian Country Music Awards for Album Design, a distinction unequalled in the 30+ year history of that organization.

He has worked with the likes of The Tea Party, Kim Mitchell, Ron Sexsmith, Susan Aglukark and more

His relationship with the industry spans more than thirty years, beginning as an artist, then as an agent and artist manager, and ultimately focusing on graphic design. He has been a Consulting Art Director for EMI/Virgin Music Canada, for The Canadian Country Music Association (CCMA), and to the Small World Music Association (Toronto). He continues to work as a Principal Designer for Canadian Music Week (CMW), and is currently the Consulting Art Director to the Country Music Association of Ontario (CMAOntario) where he also serves on the Board of Directors.Finally, he is a member of the faculty at both The Harris Institute (Toronto) and Durham College (Oshawa) teaching graphic design.

Learn More about Music City Live:www.musiccityliveshow.comFollow us on Instagram:@musiccitycanada Patrick Duffy Links:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057064226283&locale=ms_MY Discogs: https://www.discogs.com/artist/1835582-Patrick-Duffy-3The Org: https://theorg.com/org/country-music-association-of-ontario/org-chart/patrick-duffy#CanadianMusicIndustry #albumart #share #durhamcollege #harris_institute #musiccitycanada #lovemusic #canadianentertainment #harrisinstitute #emimusic #canadianmusic #teaparty #ronsexsmith #susanaglukark #amandastott #kimmitchell

This is Episode 9, host Ryan Schroeyens sits down with the multi-talented Juno Award winner, Dan Brodbeck, for an unforgettable journey through the heart of the music industry.Dan Brodbeck, renowned engineer, producer, guitarist, and songwriter, takes us behind the scenes of his illustrious career, sharing insights into his groundbreaking work with icons like Dolores O'Riordan from The Cranberries, Dani Strong, and The Gandharvas.From his humble beginnings strumming his first guitar at age 6 to co-owning EMAC Studios in London, Dan's passion for music has been a lifelong adventure. Join us as he reminisces about setting up DB Studios with his father and Ron Schroeyens in the '90s and explores the evolution of his craft over the years.In this episode, Ryan and Dan delve into the nuances of crafting a lasting image in the digital age, offering valuable advice on navigating social media as an artist or band. They also dive deep into the art of creative writing and songcraft, sharing invaluable wisdom for aspiring musicians.As the Program Coordinator for Fanshawe College's M.I.A. program since 2007, Dan sheds light on his experiences mentoring the next generation of musical talent. Hear firsthand his observations on the emerging trends shaping the future of the industry and the challenges facing today's aspiring artists.Learn More about Music City Live:www.musiccityliveshow.comFollow us on Instagram:@musiccitycanada LINKS:Website: www.danbrodbeck.com/portfolioInstagram: www.instagram.com/dbrodbeck11Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/danbrodbeckmusicLinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/dan-brodbeck-93b75a27Discogs: www.discogs.com/artist/822332-Dan-Brodbeck00:00:00 Intro00:00:40 Welcome00:01:27 Juno Awards00:06:15 Early Days, Why Music?00:28:52 Gandharvas00:30:47 Blu Bones00:34:15 Music Mart Legacy & Inspiration (00:40:00 Great video about playing left handed)00:44:14 Don Cherry00:47:03 Working with Dolores O'Riordan & The Cranberries00:59:00 Big Studios, Still necesary?01:09:48 Recent Work01:17:30 Brandig vs Art What is More Important? 01:27:08 AI in Music 01:36:00 Meeting Larry Mullen Jr from U2 01:45:47 Do People Need to Move to Be Successful?01:52:36 Teaching at Fanshawe 02:06:10 MIA Career Paths02:15:28 How to Get More People in the Music Industry?02:22:55 Importance of Tribal Knowledge

In Episode 8 of Music City Live host Ryan sits down with the incredibly talented singer, songwriter, realtor, and talent manager Gord Prior.Gord's journey through the music industry is nothing short of inspiring. From his beginnings in the full-time cover band Steel Lily, to joining the band Rockus, which later became Blu Bones. Where he toured the country with bands like I Mother Earth and The Tea Party. Gord's career has been a whirlwind of success and creativity. And let's not forget his wild tales of early encounters with the all-girl metal rock band KITTIE and the time crunch of crafting a Christmas album for Walmart with Helix.In this episode, Ryan delves into the ever-evolving landscape of music technology, prompting Gord to discuss innovative platforms like "SING Market" that revolutionize the way artists connect with fans through limited edition vinyl releases and NFT digital assets. Gord emphasizes the importance of empowering artists to monetize their music in new and exciting ways. In this episode of Music City Live, Gord Prior shares invaluable insights into the music industry. From building a local fan base to creating unforgettable live experiences, and the art of building a lasting career. Gord and Ryan break down the secrets to success in today's music biz.LinksGord Prior:Website = www.gordprior.com Facebook = https://www.facebook.com/gord.prior X = https://twitter.com/gordprior Instagram = https://www.instagram.com/gordprior Band Camp = https://gordprior.bandcamp.comSING Market: Website = https://market.singidea.com/market Instagram = https://www.instagram.com/sing_market X = https://twitter.com/sing_marketBlu Bones: Facebook = https://www.facebook.com/blubonesband Band Camp = https://blubones.bandcamp.com Instagram = https://www.instagram.com/blubonesband#MusicCityLiveShow #musicentertainment #GordPrior #Podcast #RockusBand #BluBonesBand #RockMusic #CanadianMusic #Canadianentertainment #CanadianArtist #canadianrockband #livemusic #teapartyband #mymotherearthband #KittieBand #songwriter

In this episode, host Ryan Schroeyens welcomes Darren Walters from the Walters Family & "Walters Music Venue." Darren is a multi-talented musician, studio owner, producer, and visionary behind the Walters Music Venue in Bright, Ontario. He also hosted a podcast that you can check out called "IN SESSION WITH DARREN WALTERS PODCAST."Join us as Darren and Ryan tackle the pressing issue of the ever-growing number of performers versus the limited availability of venues here in Canada. They shed light on the hidden costs of touring and the daunting challenge of predicting which shows or tours will hit the mark.But the conversation doesn't stop there! Darren and Ryan delve into the intricacies of lighting design, emphasizing the invaluable skill of programming and the importance of seeking guidance from seasoned professionals, especially for the younger generation of musicians and production members.Furthermore, Darren and Ryan explore the transformative power of achieving success in the US and its profound impact on a musician's career trajectory in Canada. They underscore the significance of being in Nashville, the epicenter of labels, producers, and industry influencers, as a strategic move for any aspiring artist.And let's not forget the age-old debate surrounding record deals in today's music landscape. While still relevant, Darren and Ryan advocate for the pivotal role of social media and a robust online presence in catapulting artists to the forefront of the industry.-----------------------------------------------------Learn More about Music City Live:www.musiccityliveshow.comFollow us on Instagram:@musiccitycanada Connect with Darren Walters:Website: https://www.darrenwalters.caInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/darrenwalters1/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darren-walters-2b043966/?originalSubdomain=caWalters Music Venue:Website: https://www.waltersmusicvenue.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/waltersmusicvenue/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WaltersMusicVenueIn session with Darren Walters Podcast:Website: www.darrenwalterspodcast.comiTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-session-with-darren-walters/id1411753772YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-Ug9hnq_V2VtWVVsFH8h8gSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4MXXWQVCA36Zkt3nFpaxop?si=4liZwiXHRgu538JMxsxo7A&nd=1&dlsi=22c3bd5294684101Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/darrenwalterspodcast