The Fran Snyder Podcast

The Fran Snyder Podcast

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The Fran Snyder Podcast episodes

  • Fran Snyder Podcast: Bill Metts - Getting Off the Wheel with songs that heal.

    Bill tells Fran about: 

    Providence Rhode Island in the mid 60s.

    the fun way he picked up guitar
    Taj Mahal's early influence on him as a musician
    Mississippi John Hurt as a fingerstyle hero
    Meeting and getting the nod from Thom Bresh at the Commodore in Nashville
    Americana Community Music Association 
    Hope by Song - helping people with trauma turn pain into songs
    How singing songs over and over can shape your character
    Silver linings in 2020 - The Long and Short of It, his americana string band.
    Going back to basics on his next project

    billmetts.bandcamp.com

    https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJSDs6xFfAq-lw4qm1L2FJg

    Fran Snyder Podcast is brought to you by

    ListeningRoomNetwork.com and https://AmericanaCMA.org​

    18 min
  • Fran Snyder Podcast: Robert Bidney - getting cuts and cutting your teeth as a published songwriter.

    Robert tells Fran about: 

    • NYC/Ohio/FL
  • First published cut
  • Knocking on doors and gigging in NY
  • Connecting with Americana Community Music Association
  • Island Hopper Songwriter's Festival
  • Silver linings in 2020
  • Working on new records and participating in the growing Americana Community Music Association.

    • https://RobertBidney.com​​

    Fran Snyder Podcast is brought to you by

    ListeningRoomNetwork.com and https://AmericanaCMA.org​

    19 min
  • Fran Snyder Podcast: RayCerbone singer-songwriter and founding member of Americana Com. Music Assoc.

    Ray tells Fran about:

    Growing up in the Bronx and WestChester NY
    "Music Row" in NYC
    His first guitar for "$10"
    Learning guitar and his first Donovan song via Mel Bay books.
    Meeting Roy Schneider 
    Keeping guitars at hand
    Meeting Shannon Larkin of Godsmack
    Joining the Apocalypse Blues Band
    Working on new records and participating in the growing Americana Community Music Association.

    Ray's website is https://steelonwood.com

    Fran Snyder Podcast is brought to you by

    ListeningRoomNetwork.com 
    and 
    https://AmericanaCMA.org

    31 min
  • Fran Snyder Pocast: John Hall - Still the One - Rocking on Stage and in Congress.

    John Hall tells Fran about: 

    Elmyra NY

    Writing hits like "Still the One" and "Dance with Me"
    Meeting Joni Mitchell in an awkward way
    Redemption at a Halloween Party
    Touring as opening act for Jackson Browne
    Running for Congress and voting on the ACA
    His book, "Still the One: A Rock'n'Roll Journey to Congress and Back"
    New videos and projects
    and more!

    http://johnhallmusic.com

    "Home" video: https://youtu.be/aAcM99xWFnM

    Fran Snyder Podcast sponsored by: 

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    ListeningRoomNetwork.com

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    40 min
  • Fran Snyder Podcast: Reckless Saints turn 2020 into an artistic growth phase.

    Roy Schneider and Kim Mayfield tell Fran about:

    Meeting online on GreenSingles.com !
    Digital art and Roy's syndicated cartoon strip.
    The rough 80s for Roy
    Upcoming solo and duo projects
    Adapting to the future of touring
    Americana Community Music Association (ACMA) in Ft. Myers FL. 

    https://www.recklesssaints.com​

    Fran Snyder Podcast sponsored by:
    www.ListeningRoomNetwork.com
    www.AmericanaCMA.org

    32 min
  • Fran Snyder Podcast: Grace Morrison on the rock n roll tourbus at 16 to the world of house concerts

    Singer-songwriter Grace Morrison shares her early days as a backup singer and the transition to a touring singer-songwriter. Based in Cape Cod, Grace has opened for rock and folk heavy-weights, and is releasing a new record soon. Enjoy!

    https://www.gracemorrison.com/

    Fran Snyder Podcast brought to you by:

    https://ListeningRoomNetwork.com - house concerts worldwide.
    https://TrueFire.com - the best online music lessons.

    40 min
  • Fran Snyder Podcast: Avi Wisnia on the Philly music scene, and launching his first album in 10 yrs!

    Avi tells Fran about playing in New York vs Philadelphia, sharing songs and helping local songwriters in the Philly Songwriters Circle. Also, touring with his holocaust surviving grandfather, helping him share his songs and stories.

    https://aviwisnia.com

    Fran Snyder Podcast brought to you by:

    https://ListeningRoomNetwork.com - house concerts and more.

    https://TrueFire.com - learn, practice, play.

    22 min
  • Fran Snyder Podcast: Jennings and Keller - making music, home on the road, and teaching prisoners.

    Laurie talks about how she and Dana tour the U.S. in a custom camper, while doing remote session work, reading interesting books, and more. Laurie also explains her fascinating experience with teaching art and music to prisoners.

    http://www.jenningsandkeller.com

    Fran Snyder Podcast brought to you by:

    https://ListeningRoomNetwork.com - house concerts and more!
    https://TrueFire.com - learn. practice. play.

    38 min
  • Fran Snyder Podcast: West My Friend on Recording with a Virtual Choir, and touring Canada in winter.

    The band tells Fran about:

    Finding new ways to connect with audiences

    "Touring their home town" and Victoria BC area.
    Playing a house concert at a nudist colony.

    Career highlights: 

    - Performing with a symphony orchestra 

    - Touring Europe 
    - Nomination for Canadian Folk Music Award 
    - Nomination for Independent Music Award

    West My Friend is:
    Guitar, Vocals / Eden Oliver
    Mandolin, Vocals / Alex Rempel
    Accordion, Vocals / Jeff Poynter

    www.WestMyFriend.com

    Fran Snyder Podcast is sponsored by

    https://listeningroomnetwork.com
    https://truefire.com - learn, practice, play.

    24 min

About The Fran Snyder Podcast

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Each week, Fran Snyder interviews artists (singer-songwriters, musicians) as well as music industry folks to share interesting stories, behind-the-scenes life, and positive vibes for people who love…