Songwriter Trysts

Jesse Slack Country Singer Songwriter from Canada

Jesse says it felt like the options were sports or music growing up, his twin went towards sports and he got into playing guitar and singing, he would sit for hours, with his first guitar called “tiny boy” from the toy shop, and would learn Neil Young songs and at the age of 13 wrote his first song.

Jesse says “it took me 27 years to work out you just have to be yourself, and don’t change for anyone”

“If you wanna be successful and get there fast go on your own, if you wanna be successful and stay there forever go together” Jesse says and works a lot with his good friend, songwriter, Darrell Scott. 

We also check out his new song 'Christmas Time With You' - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1VbCqupo4qk  

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Jessica Lynn, independent singer songwriter from New York shares about her ups and downs building her music life, the heartbreak and with wins including sharing the bill with major country music talent, such as Keith Urban, Thompson Square, and Clint Black Lynn also went on tour with country music artist Jo Dee Messina

This year she released a single called "It's Just Not Christmas" and shares the true meaning behind the song, it might just make you cry.

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Collin Lillie, Scottish Australian from popular TV show the Voice, came and talked to us about his incredible journey with music, nature and relationships including parenting which is always a great inspiration for great songwriting. 

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Singer Songwriter Saint Barae from Gold Coast QLD shares from the heart. In this podcast we talk about religion, sexuality and the way these aspects in life have impacted his journey as a songwriter.

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Singer Songwriter Sarah Harralson is a beautiful singer songwriter from Nashville Tennessee. With a career in music not just as a singer songwriter but in the business side of it too she has a wide understanding of the industry and creative songwriting. Hear about how by a mistake in identity ended up meeting some amazing opportunities. Sometimes having a common name like Sarah can be a blessing.

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SAAKB an artist who sing's like an angel and writes from a place of love and humility, he is all about the music. In this talk we find out more about his musical experience, inspiration and future goals. If you want to learn more about this amazing artist make sure you tune into this podcast. 

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With one foot in Boston, one in Nashville, and roots in the Midwest, Mary Haller combines her musical background with her love of language in crafting songs aimed at the commercial country, pop and film/TV markets.

Mary shares her stories of songwriting starting at the age of 40, nothing stopping her from following her passion for music and songwriting,

Rae Leigh and Mary Haller met through a Marty Dodson introduction and co-wrote the new single "Find A Better Day" released on the 20th of November 2020 which is featured in the podcast. Even after writing the song together via e-mail this podcast is actually the first time the two co-writers have spoken, its great to hear how their first talk unfolds.

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Rapper and songwriter Brad McCracken also known as B.M.C, some amazing stories and collaborations with people from all over the world, using digital tools such as BandLab.com and Facebook.

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Angus Gill, ARIA nominated singer songwriter from Wauchope in New South Wales, a story teller, songwriter, producer and comedian, at age 22 is a self made independent artist, with amazing mentors and support he felt he had no other choice as it was the one thing he felt he was any good at.

William Lane was a neighbour who helped bring him tune into the songwriter that he has become. Jim Haines was able to encourage and share the rules of songwriting.

Adam Harvey gave encouragement to Angus at age 11 which was the point where he was able to cement the belief that he wanted to be a songwriter as a career. Playing on stage with Beccy Cole and Adam at such a young age being star struck and being able to realise what he wanted to do was a great gift and defining moment for him as an artist.

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Kevin Sullivan is a singer songwriter from New South Wales (NSW) Australia. He has had a long career in the police force and after leaving the force struggled with post traumatic syndrome disorder (PTSD) in which music has helped him through. His stories in his songs are compelling and hold a lot of truths for him and his journey.  Kevin is off on a tour around Australia with his family in the "Sully Van" where a modern day Vontrap family will perform and share their music with others. 

In this podcast we learn more about his journey and some of the stories that inspire his songwriting. A father, long time public servant and husband, this man is following his dream and believe's he is an example of the fact that you're never "too old" to follow your passion. 

Check out his latest single "Against The Tide" HERE

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