Sounds from the Cellar

By Coleman Hughes, Nicholas Cassarino, Colin Smith, Butter, Mike Davis, Daniel Berkey

"Sounds from the Cellar" is a podcast created by the Olive Tree Madmen, a New York City-based live band that plays every Monday night from 9pm to midnight at the Olive Tree Café (the restaurant above ... more

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How many episodes does Sounds from the Cellar have?

The podcast currently has 11 episodes available.

Sounds from the Cellar episodes:

April 15, 2024 Ep. 11 - Lalah Hathaway
The Season One finale of Sounds From The Cellar. Our guest is the incomparable, Lalah Hathaway.
Ms. Lalah is undoubtedly one of the greatest singers, interpreters and vocal technicians of this or any generation. Hailing from musical royalty, she has blazed her own legendary trail with a career that boasts as much variety as it does longevity.
We talk about growing up in a household with musical powerhouse parents, her diverse musical interests, that famous performance when she sang a chord with her voice(!!!!) with Snarky Puppy, new levels of confidence, her upcoming record and much more.
The performances on this episode, including an exclusive acapella version of her Dad, Donny Hathaway’s trademark “A Song For You”, left us speechless…

• Nick Cassarino: Guitar/ Vocals/Musical Director/Producer

• Coleman Hughes: Trombone/Vocals/Prod. Coordinator/Producer/Mixer

• Butter: Drums/Vocals/Writer/Producer

• Mike Davis: Vocals/Producer

• Colin Smith: Guitar/Vocals/Director/Producer

• Daniel Berkey: Sax/Producer

• All audio and visuals were captured and engineered by Clifton Marien

• Intro/Outro music "Moon In You" produced by Butter

• Artwork by Maurice Redmond

• Book us! Follow Us! Here ==== https://linktr.ee/olivetreemadmen

• Come see us live at the Olive tree every Monday from 9 to 12PM! C'ya later!

...more
51min
April 08, 2024 Ep. 10 - Podlings - Barbie, Billie, Madmen
This week on Sounds From The Cellar, we return with another in our series of Podlings - shorter episodes that let you know the band a little bit better.

This week, we do a little something different. Nick sings his beautiful take of Billie Eilish’s Oscar winning song from last year’s blockbuster, Barbie.

Which should be a nice reward after you listen to a bunch of dudes talk about the movie and it's impact…

“What Was I Made For?” written by Billie Eilish and Finneas.
• Nick Cassarino: Guitar/ Vocals/Musical Director/Producer

• Coleman Hughes: Trombone/Vocals/Prod. Coordinator/Producer/Mixer

• Butter: Drums/Vocals/Writer/Producer

• Mike Davis: Vocals/Producer

• Colin Smith: Guitar/Vocals/Director/Producer

• Daniel Berkey: Sax/Producer

• All audio and visuals were captured and engineered by Clifton Marien

• Intro/Outro music "Moon In You" produced by Butter

• Artwork by Maurice Redmond

• Book us! Follow Us! Here ==== https://linktr.ee/olivetreemadmen

• Come see us live at the Olive tree every Monday from 9 to 12PM! C'ya later!

...more
16min
April 01, 2024 Ep. 9 - Peter Gunz
This week on Sounds From The Cellar, our guest is NYC Hip-Hop legend, Peter Gunz. It doesn’t get more entertaining, charming or disarming than Pete…
Always an open book, we talk to Pete about it all: from his chart-topping days with Lord Tariq to his complicated TV stardom in Love & Hip-Hop NYC. We get real about growing up in the Bronx and tough family matters.
Pete is family (oh, and future correspondent for the show!) and this episode will get your sides splitting, your heart pumping and your HEAD BOPPIN’!
• Nick Cassarino: Guitar/ Vocals/Musical Director/Producer

• Coleman Hughes: Trombone/Vocals/Prod. Coordinator/Producer/Mixer

• Butter: Drums/Vocals/Writer/Producer

• Mike Davis: Vocals/Producer

• Colin Smith: Guitar/Vocals/Director/Producer

• Daniel Berkey: Sax/Producer

• All audio and visuals were captured and engineered by Clifton Marien

• Intro/Outro music "Moon In You" produced by Butter

• Artwork by Maurice Redmond

• Book us! Follow Us! Here ==== https://linktr.ee/olivetreemadmen

• Come see us live at the Olive tree every Monday from 9 to 12PM! C'ya
later!
...more
58min
March 25, 2024 Ep. 8 - Podlings - Mike Davis
This week on Sounds From The Cellar, we return with another in our series of Podlings - shorter episodes that let you know the band a little bit better. Next up, it’s the legendary Mike Davis.
What can one say about the man? Legit one of the best male vocalists you could wish to hear, with a career and stories to match. We talk about his life in music, from his beginnings in church to his arrival in the village and record deals and beyond.
Treat yourself to his rendition of the Stevie Wonder classic, “For Once In My Life” at the end of the episodes. Mike brings out easily one of the band’s best performances to date on the pod. Enjoy!
• Nick Cassarino: Guitar/ Vocals/Musical Director/Producer

• Coleman Hughes: Trombone/Vocals/Prod. Coordinator/Producer/Mixer

• Butter: Drums/Vocals/Writer/Producer

• Mike Davis: Vocals/Producer

• Colin Smith: Guitar/Vocals/Director/Producer

• Daniel Berkey: Sax/Producer

• All audio and visuals were captured and engineered by Clifton Marien

• Intro/Outro music "Moon In You" produced by Butter

• Artwork by Maurice Redmond

• Book us! Follow Us! Here ==== https://linktr.ee/olivetreemadmen

• Come see us live at the Olive tree every Monday from 9 to 12PM! C'ya
later!
...more
25min
March 18, 2024 Ep. 7 - Jennifer Hartswick
This week on Sounds From The Cellar, our guest is the exceptionally talented, Jennifer Hartswick. As formidable a singing force as she is a trumpeter, she’s played the biggest stages with some truly legendary names as well as representing her own impressive record catalogue.
We talk about growing up in a family of classical brass players, her long-standing collaborative friendship with our own Nick Cassarino, reiki practice and much more…
• Nick Cassarino: Guitar/ Vocals/Musical Director/Producer

• Coleman Hughes: Trombone/Vocals/Prod. Coordinator/Producer/Mixer

• Butter: Drums/Vocals/Writer/Producer

• Mike Davis: Vocals/Producer

• Colin Smith: Guitar/Vocals/Director/Producer

• Daniel Berkey: Sax/Producer

• All audio and visuals were captured and engineered by Clifton Marien

• Intro/Outro music "Moon In You" produced by Butter

• Artwork by Maurice Redmond

• Book us! Follow Us! Here ==== https://linktr.ee/olivetreemadmen

• Come see us live at the Olive tree every Monday from 9 to 12PM! C'ya
later!
...more
41min
March 11, 2024 Ep. 6 - Podlings - Colin Smith
This week, another Podling - a new series of shorter episodes with a spotlight on the band and who's in it.
Next up, Colin Smith, our Irish singer-songwriter, balladeer, viking. We talk about his Dublin beginnings, coming to America with his former band MrNorth, getting inside the song. We even put him on the spot with a sing-writing challenge
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Sounds from the cellar with the Olive Tree Madmen is recorded live in New York’s West Village at the Olive tree Café during business hours.
Special Guest: Sergio Tabanico on Saxophone
Episode edited by Colin Smith
Songs mixed by Coleman Hughes
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“Blow The Candles Out” written by Colin Smith
• Nick Cassarino: Guitar/ Vocals/Musical Director/Producer

• Coleman Hughes: Trombone/Vocals/Prod. Coordinator/Producer/Mixer

• Butter: Drums/Vocals/Writer/Producer

• Mike Davis: Vocals/Producer

• Colin Smith: Guitar/Vocals/Director/Producer

• Daniel Berkey: Sax/Producer

• All audio and visuals were captured and engineered by Clifton Marien

• Intro/Outro music "Moon In You" produced by Butter

• Artwork by Maurice Redmond

• Book us! Follow Us! Here ==== https://linktr.ee/olivetreemadmen

• Come see us live at the Olive tree every Monday from 9 to 12PM! C'ya
later!
...more
25min
March 04, 2024 Ep. 5 - Podlings - Nick Cassarino
This week, we debut - Podlings -a new series of shorter episodes with a spotlight on the band and who's in it.
First up, Nick Cassarino, our in-house genius musical director, guitarist and singer. We chat with ol' boy and talk about his song, "I'll Push On" (or "the bluegrass song" as it's affectionately known) and find out some nuggets about Nick's story along the way. Featuring a performance of the piece at the end.
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@00.00 Intro
@00:15 Interview
@00:16:33 "I'll Push On"
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Sounds from the cellar with the Olive Tree Madmen is recorded live in New York’s West Village at the Olive tree Café during business hours.
Special Guest: Nate Jones on Trombone
Songs mixed by Coleman Hughes
Edited by Colin Smith
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“I’ll Push On” written by Nicholas Cassarino
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------• Nick Cassarino: Guitar/ Vocals/Musical Director/Producer

• Coleman Hughes: Trombone/Vocals/Prod. Coordinator/Producer/Mixer

• Butter: Drums/Vocals/Writer/Producer

• Mike Davis: Vocals/Producer

• Colin Smith: Guitar/Vocals/Director/Producer

• Daniel Berkey: Sax/Producer

• All audio and visuals were captured and engineered by Clifton Marien

• Intro/Outro music "Moon In You" produced by Butter

• Artwork by Maurice Redmond

• Book us! Follow Us! Here ==== https://linktr.ee/olivetreemadmen

• Come see us live at the Olive tree every Monday from 9 to 12PM! C'ya
later!
...more
23min
February 26, 2024 Ep. 4 - Take 6
Take 6 share their voices, their heavenly harmonies, their stories, their wisdom and their faith with the Madmen this week on Sounds From The Cellar. We talk about their beginnings; all things vocal; band chemistry and what it takes to stay together; faith through grief and adversity; their favorite collaborations and MUCH more!
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"Got To Get You Into My Life" written by Lennon/McCartney
"Over The Hill Is Home" written by Alvin Chea/ Cedric Dent
"Biggest Part Of Me" written by David Pack
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• Nick Cassarino: Guitar/ Vocals/Musical Director/Producer

• Coleman Hughes: Trombone/Vocals/Prod. Coordinator/Producer/Mixer

• Butter: Drums/Vocals/Writer/Producer

• Mike Davis: Vocals/Producer

• Colin Smith: Guitar/Vocals/Director/Producer

• Daniel Berkey: Sax/Producer

• All audio and visuals were captured and engineered by Clifton Marien

• Intro/Outro music "Moon In You" produced by Butter

• Artwork by Maurice Redmond

• Book us! Follow Us! Here ==== https://linktr.ee/olivetreemadmen

• Come see us live at the Olive tree every Monday from 9 to 12PM! C'ya later!

...more
50min
February 19, 2024 Ep. 3 - Rob Lewis
Songs in this episode:
'Til the Rain (Colin Smith)
Girl with the Flaxen Hair (Claude Debussy)
Variations on Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star (Rob Lewis)
Emeline (Nick Cassarino)
• Nick Cassarino: Guitar/ Vocals/Musical Director/Producer

• Coleman Hughes: Trombone/Vocals/Prod. Coordinator/Producer/Mixer

• Butter: Drums/Vocals/Writer/Producer

• Mike Davis: Vocals/Producer

• Colin Smith: Guitar/Vocals/Director/Producer

• Daniel Berkey: Sax/Producer

• All audio and visuals were captured and engineered by Clifton Marien

• Intro/Outro music "Moon In You" produced by Butter

• Artwork by Maurice Redmond

• Book us! Follow Us! Here ==== https://linktr.ee/olivetreemadmen

• Come see us live at the Olive tree every Monday from 9 to 12PM! C'ya later!

...more
1h 4min
February 12, 2024 Ep. 2 - Gaby Moreno
Gaby Moreno had quite the banner week last week. She made her US TV debut on Monday on the tonight show, won a Grammy on Sunday, and somewhere in between found time to chat and play music with us!

The extraordinary, multi-genre, multi-lingual, multi-aware winning, UNICEF Ambassador, singer-songwriter, Gaby shares stories of her marvelous career to date. From growing up in Guatemala and her early fascination with Blues music, to her arrival States-side and her first experiences with labels, to finding a community in the Largo scene in LA and subsequently her authentic musical voice. She tells us what it’s like to write a them song for a huge and beloved TV show, her love of Disney and much more!

It was an honor, Gaby, and we couldn’t be happier for your Grammy win for Best Latin Pop album for X Mi!

Her newest album, Dusk, comes out Feb 16th.

• Nick Cassarino: Guitar/ Vocals/Musical Director/Producer

• Coleman Hughes: Trombone/Vocals/Prod. Coordinator/Producer/Mixer

• Butter: Drums/Vocals/Writer/Producer

• Mike Davis: Vocals/Producer

• Colin Smith: Guitar/Vocals/Director/Producer

• Daniel Berkey: Sax/Producer

• All audio and visuals were captured and engineered by Clifton Marien

• Intro/Outro music "Moon In You" produced by Butter

• Artwork by Maurice Redmond

• Book us! Follow Us! Here ==== https://linktr.ee/olivetreemadmen

• Come see us live at the Olive tree every Monday from 9 to 12PM! C'ya later!

...more
51min

FAQs about Sounds from the Cellar:

How many episodes does Sounds from the Cellar have?

The podcast currently has 11 episodes available.