By Ben Bearden and Caleb Imboden
The podcast currently has 21 episodes available.
(Unofficial episode title: The Friendly Vented Asshole)
On this episode of Rock & Roast, Ben and Caleb talk with singer/songwriter Therese Curatolo. They talk about what she has been up to during the pandemic, explaining their careers to the average person, the current state of smaller venues in the country, her family’s history in the entertainment industry, her progression within the industry, her experiences working with Justin Glasco, and goofy tour anecdotes.
Then once on the topic of coffee, they discuss her coffee tastes getting more advanced, ways they found coffee while on tour, favorite types of coffee spots, their preferred brew methods, and how they all appreciate a good mug.
Reigning from The Biggest Little City in the World, Therese Curatolo made her way from the operatic stage to radio stations nationwide.
Singing alongside soul legends Stevie Wonder & Martha Reeves, Therese’s versatile vocal power has taken her from the Metropolitan Opera to the big screen & The Troubadour. She lends her voice to various musical acts worldwide touring with Scott Bradlee’s “Postmodern Jukebox,” “Scary Pockets” & “Cirque.”
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reesetea/
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6yD8X4YpwVHRS6laIW6l8w?si=M2XMd00nR8ydYE55wy9kww
Youtube :https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeFWFE3NcvaJx2QwMjyj92Q
“dat ass mug” featured in the video at Justin Glasco’s studio: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BmWj5tKKnrE
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Ross is a musician, audio engineer, production manager, and wanna be jack of all trades. He got his start doing installs and working for a production company but got a break as a PM/FOH for a, at the time, Brooklyn based band called The Lone Bellow. Ross fell in love with touring and had been taking every opportunity he can to get on the road. He currently lives in Nashville and is the PM/FOH for Country artist Hunter Hayes.
On this episode of Rock & Roast, Ben and Caleb talk with The Lone Bellow’s, Brian Elmquist. They discuss what got him into music, how he met the other members in TLB, his inspiration behind his songs, what he’s doing now, and his struggle with becoming sober. These days he’s not only in the The Lone Bellow, he’s a producer, a writer, and has released an album with Producer, Justin Glasco, called Joyclub. They then discuss his preferences on coffee and a few of their favorite coffee shops around Nashville.
Joyclub Instagram ——> @joyclubofficial
Brian’s Instagram ——> @brianelmquist
On this episode of Rock & Roast, Ben and Caleb talk with Lighting Director/Programmer/ Designer, Libby Gray. They talk about Libby’s start in the industry working for the circus, the change from circus to music, difficulties of being a (badass) woman in the industry, the artists she’s been working for in the last few years, and what she up to in these uncertain times. Libby then tells Ben and Caleb about the process of Styx getting their own line of coffee, how much of it they all go through on the road, and her favorite ways to brew it.
On this episode of Rock & Roast, Ben and Caleb dive into a little Q and A. What types of questions you ask? Only the best first date questions that Cosmopolitan has to offer! This episode gives a little insight into the personalities of who Ben Bearden and Caleb Imboden are. The guys had fun with this one while also opening up a little. Please enjoy!
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On this episode of Rock & Roast, Ben and Caleb talk with audio engineer, Nathan Galaske. They discuss Nathan’s nickname, him getting into MTSU, his first (shady) job in Nashville, Elite Multimedia, being freelance, touring, getting off the road, what he’s doing now, and what parts of his life are most important. They also discuss his love for coffee and his inability to drink it regularly.
Links:
www.thecampschool.com
@ngalaske
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This week on Rock & Roast, Ben and Caleb are joined by International Brotherhood of Magicians President Stephen Bargatze. They learn about Stephen's hilarious and sarcastic approach to the stage while also giving his audience a wonderful lesson from his own life. They talk about his connection with the TSSAA and teaching teens about alcohol, drug, and tobacco use as well as his testimony from growing up with an alcoholic father and overcoming a speech impediment. They laugh at Ben's shirt, talk about hot chocolate, and that crazy uncle that everyone has in their family.
Bio:
Stephen Bargatze is currently the International Brotherhood of Magicians President, 2020-2021. Stephen has been doing his magic and comedy shows since the 1980s. Because of his hard work, dedication, and passion for making people smile, his son also wanted to become an entertainer. He is the father of the famous Tennessee Kid on Netflix, Nate Bargatze. Stephen will be performing October 20, 2020 at Zanies Nashville. His website is www.magicofstephen.com.
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The podcast currently has 21 episodes available.