In this episode I sit down with the incredibly talented Jackie Rae Daniels— folk singer, songwriter, fiddler, yogaer, traveler, and homebody ;) We share gratitude for the Minneapolis music scene and what makes it so special: the sincerity and support of the artists who truly show up. Jackie also shares about her creative process and the work behind her latest album, Stay Awhile. Jackie played a song for us after our conversation, check it out on our YouTube!

Jackie Rae Daniels: www.jackieraedanielsmusic.com 

N2P: www.linktr.ee/nothingtoprovepod 

Abrianne: www.instagram.com/abriannemusic

Aurelio: www.instagram.com/aroolio.isaac

Lars E. Larson, a drummer and piano rebuilder, came by to laugh and joke and share his wisdom on entrepreneurship, being fearless and terrified at the same time, getting tips at the gig (the tip jar boogie) AND he let me read about his big three on the Co-Star app (Aries, Aries, Leo)!! (He’s such an Aries)

Lars plays with a bunch of groups in town, be sure to check him out!!

Lars E. Larson: www.instagram.com/le_larson and www.instagram.com/larson_piano_rebuilding

N2P: www.linktr.ee/nothingtoprovepod 

Abrianne: www.instagram.com/abriannemusic

Aurelio: www.instagram.com/aroolio.isaac

Richard: www.instagram.com/richardmedek

Maddi Waldo, our first non-musician guest to grace the pod!! Maddi is a photographer from Northern MN. She is currently a wedding and concert photographer who made her hobby her full time job!! Listen to this episode to hear about her journey.

Maddi Waldo: www.instagram.com/maddiwaldo 

Concert Photography: www.instagram.com/maddiwaldo_media 

Wedding Photography: www.instagram.com/maddiwaldophoto

Film Photography: www.instagram.com/waldosworldinfilm

N2P: www.linktr.ee/nothingtoprovepod 

Abrianne: www.instagram.com/abriannemusic

Aurelio: www.instagram.com/aroolio.isaac

Richard: www.instagram.com/richardmedek

A member of 7-piece funk band Bluehound and Dani Erin, Nathaniel Gillen describes himself as persistent and “always ringing the doorbell,” a helpful trait when navigating success and working towards creative goals. From selling 5-gallon water and landscaping to song-writing and producing music, Nathaniel shares his thoughts on life as an artist! This episode includes topics such as balancing work/life/music as it pertains to one’s growth as a human, geeking over DAWs, using music therapeutically, and more about Nathaniel’s musical journey. 

Nathaniel Gillen: https://linktr.ee/natgilmusic 

Dani Erin: https://www.danierinmusic.com 

Lydia Scroggins: https://linktr.ee/lydiascroggins 

Bryn Battani: https://linktr.ee/brynbattani

N2P: www.linktr.ee/nothingtoprovepod 

Abrianne: www.instagram.com/abriannemusic

Aurelio: www.instagram.com/aroolio.isaac

Richard: www.instagram.com/richardmedek

Abrianne and Clare Doyle geek about Opera and vocal techniques, taking care of your instrument, and Connection! Joy! Humor! And Community!

Clare had some great takes on success, discusses her new EP (linked below) and shared what she does to get out of a creative funk. It was a ‘true ass hang’ ;) - hope you enjoy this listen!

Clare Doyle: www.claredoyle.com

Music Links: https://linktr.ee/claredoylemusic?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=f42ce3ad-a3ed-4508-9f3c-7df5fe7c6f9e

N2P: www.linktr.ee/nothingtoprovepod 

Abrianne: www.instagram.com/abriannemusic

Aurelio: www.instagram.com/aroolio.isaac

Performing artist, teacher, and composer Jeff Bailey talks with us about his music journey; choosing an instrument, studying, and becoming a hired collaborator. He discusses the ways the industry has changed throughout his career, drops upwards of 40 names (I counted) and shares his thoughts on celebrating the success of others. 

Jeff Bailey: www.instagram.com/jlowebailey

N2P: www.linktr.ee/nothingtoprovepod 

Abrianne: www.instagram.com/abriannemusic

Aurelio: www.instagram.com/aroolio.isaac

Richard: www.instagram.com/richardmedek

This week’s guest is local bassist, Nick Salisbury! Nick hung out with us (Abrianne, Aurelio, Richard (mic’d this time!) and dog Max), and we talked about showing up, being politely persistent and doing work without the promise of a reward. 

The records we mentioned in this episode that I promised I’d tag in the episode notes are:

Firefly by Ashleigh Still & Nick Salisbury

Then There Were Two by Then There Were Two

N2P: www.linktr.ee/nothingtoprovepod 

Abrianne: www.instagram.com/abriannemusic

Aurelio: www.instagram.com/aroolio.isaac

Richard: www.instagram.com/richardmedek

Lucia Sarmiento is the first guest of season 3!!!! We (Abrianne, Aurelio, and Richard (not micd sorry)) heard from Lucia about turning a passion into a job, the fears that come with pursing a creative career, and how a walk she took in NY with no real destination in mind landed her a gig touring with Pit Bull! We also obviously talked about Bob Delage and discussed our favorite RHCP songs. Enjoy! We’re so happy to be back <3

Lucia Instagram: www.instagram.com/lusarmientomusic

Lucia Linktree: https://linktr.ee/lusarmientomusic

N2P: www.linktr.ee/nothingtoprovepod 

Abrianne: www.instagram.com/abriannemusic

Aurelio: www.instagram.com/aroolio.isaac

Richard: www.instagram.com/richardmedek

Autumn Vagle and Kate Malanaphy from Keep for Cheap are our last guests of Season 2!!! Ending our second batch of episodes with this fun and light conversation felt so right. We talked about how Keep for Cheap started, their newest single ‘Lakehouse’ and learned some helpful tips for eating healthy on the road (van salad)!

Keep for Cheap: https://linktr.ee/keepforcheap

Autumn Vagle: www.instagram.com/autumnvagle

Kate Malanaphy: www.instagram.com/kate.malanaphy

N2P: www.linktr.ee/nothingtoprovepod 

Singer, songwriter, guitarist and teacher, Cassandra Johnson, joins us this week to talk about staying authentic on social media, building a community online, and being nice to your younger self <3 

Cassandra Johnson: www.linktr.ee/cassandrajohnsonmusic 

Astronomy Town: www.linktr.ee/astronomytown 

N2P: www.linktr.ee/nothingtoprovepod