The Fran Snyder Podcast

By Fran Snyder

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 h... more

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The podcast currently has 41 episodes available.

The Fran Snyder Podcast episodes:

October 07, 2020 Fran Snyder Podcast: Rod Abernethy on maximizing folk conferences, future touring, and robots.
In this episode, Rod Abernethy discusses:
early and humble beginnings in North Carolina
getting signed and dropped losing on Star Search
going "corporate" and finding success in sync music, especially video games.
returning to guitar and touring again
folk conferences as a launching pad
future of touring, especially via house concerts and Listening Room Network
building cool robots from found parts
his Kickstarter campaign for a new album. S

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https://www.rodabernethy.com
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/rodabernethy/normal-isnt-normal-anymore-rod-abernethys-new-album
photography and found object art: https://www.flickr.https://www.flickr.com/photos/186876817@N04/albums/photos/1868768...

Sponsored by:
https://ListeningRoomNetwork.com
https://TrueFire.com
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48min
September 27, 2020 Fran Snyder Podcast: Alan Williams of Birdsong at Morning. An odd and impactful path through music.
Alan Williams talks with Fran about:
Asheville and amazing transformation
Berklee vs New England Conservatory of Music
Thirst Stream Studies... Contemporary Improvisation (CI)
Learning classical music by ear
signed to Island Records
Steve Riley & the Mamou Playboys
Dropped by Polygram after sale
breaking up before Newport Festival appearance
selling 30,000 units without a label
blowing up in Boston/Maine
engineering/producing Lucy Kaplansky, Patty Larkin, Kris Delmhorst, The Nudes.
Musical director for Dar Williams first band tour w Richard Shindell
PHD from Brown in ethnomusicology
Academic work... peer reviewed journals... Technostalgia?
https://www.arpjournal.com/asarpwp/te...
Birdsong at Morning - origin of the name
Evidence Unearthed - resurrecting an unfinished CD after 25 years!
Live from the Aviary... Livestreaming a band
https://birdsongatmorning.com
https://www.alanwilliamsevidence.com
Sponsored by
https://ListeningRoomNetwork.com
https://TrueFire.com
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52min
September 26, 2020 Fran Snyder Podcast: Host Dani Goodband: the journey into and the love for hosting house concerts.
LRN house concert host Dani Goodband talks about
her love for house concerts
the impact she sees on eclectic audiences
working with regional hosting partners
and we explore a new direction for LRN bookings.
Sponsored by:
https://ListeningRoomNetwork.com
https://TrueFire.com
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51min
September 25, 2020 Fran Snyder Podcast: Mia Borders, New Orleans as home and heritage, and a wild house concert story.
Mia Borders tells Fran about:
growing up in New Orleans,
playing and teaching music at Loyola,
a wild house concert story,
joining Listening Room Network,
strict preparation for studio time,
Escape from the Secret Lab,
and her love for reading (60 books per year!)
https://www.miaborders.com
Sponsored by:
https://listeningroomnetwork.com - the live music tribe
https://TrueFire.com - learn, practice, play
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32min
September 25, 2020 Fran Snyder Podcast: The Rough & Tumble on supportive house concert community, and the Lullafrights!
Also discussed:
Meeting in Martha's Vinyard
Upgrading the best man to the husband
Touring and living in a camper with two dogs.
Turning a canceled tour into residencies.
Staying in the Deliverance town, in a cabin in the woods.
2019 LRN Artists of the Year
2019 Americana Song of the Year
House Concert hosts to the rescue!
"Everything Goes Viral but my Band"
"The Rumbly Tummy"
spooky stories and the "Lullafrights"
https://www.theroughandtumble.com
Sponsors:
https://ListeningRoomNetwork.com
https://TrueFire.com
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31min
September 12, 2020 Fran Snyder Podcast : Kira Small - a wonder woman backing up Wonder Woman.
Kira Small has done it all. From playing Pat O'Briens in New Orleans to teaching at Berklee College of Music, to touring with A-list country acts.
Kira also tells us about:
Paying her dues at Don's Depot in Austin
Christmas tours with Martina McBride
Touring with Linda Carter (Wonder Woman)
Growing up in Wisconsin
and opening up a Syd Gold's piano bar with her husband.
https://www.kirasmall.com
Sponsors:
https://ListeningRoomNetwork.com - join house concerts around the world
https://TrueFire.com - online lessons with the greats
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31min
September 11, 2020 Fran Snyder Podcast: Korby Lenker - one moonshot after another.
Korby Lenker is a prolific and multi-faced artist. In this episode, he tells us about:
His last record: Thousand Springs - growing up in Idaho, recording process, setting.
Korby's Book Club. Genesis, frequency, surprises.
Medium Hero: stories fictional or fictionalized?
Morse Code: TV series. Genesis, development, funding... future?
Upcoming CD: Man in the Marroon.
https://www.korbylenker.com
Sponsors:
https://ListeningRoomNetwork.com - house concerts around the world.
https://TrueFire.com - learn, practice, play.
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30min
September 10, 2020 Fran Snyder Podcast: Kerry Patrick Clark - great stories from The New Christie Minstrels and more!
Kerry Patrick Clark talks about growing up in Toledo, the profound effect of artists like Harry Chapin, and his tendency to always return to the midwest.
"a voice that seeks to sing hope into the human experience."
Also:
Funny stories from his year with The New Christie Minstrels
A Mighty Wind and being part of a "neuftet."
The political baggage of faith and folk.
Connecting with the music of your kids
His new CD "What a Show" and virtual CD release party.
https://kerrypatrickclark.com
Sponsors:
https://ListeningRoomNetwork.com
https://TrueFire.com
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37min
September 03, 2020 Fran Snyder Podcast: Rupert Wates - The most successful performer in Listening Room Network reveals tips and his interesting path.
Rupert Wates - The most successful performer in Listening Room Network reveals tips and his interesting path.
We discuss
Starting as staff writer in London
How Paris helped him start performing
How the U.S. was critical to his touring success
Keeping two home bases in the U.S. - New York and Colorado
Leveraging two bases to systematically tour the U.S.
Writing short stories and then songs
Meticulous preparation to record full CD in 5 hours.
Can CDs still be profitable?
House concerts and LRN as tools to find your performing strengths.
The dangers of house concerts as your "comfort zone."
Intimacy demands authenticity
The basic math of touring.

https://rupertwates.com
https://my.listeningroomnetwork.com/artist/rupertwates

Sponsors:
https://ListeningRoomNetwork.com
https://TrueFire.com
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44min
September 02, 2020Layla Frankel - the jazzy road to pop music in Nashville.
Layla Frankel, singer songwriter from Nashville, talks to Fran Snyder about
Growing up as a performer in her Dad's band.
Old Town School of Folk Music
Studying jazz and big band music
Extended break in Europe, playing cafes and more.
Working on the release of her second EP
Covid creates a healthy break from the service industry
Different ways to value your music
Exchanging ideas with an entrepreneur group
The Naked Vocalist Podcast
Atomic Habits by James Clear
Video for her song Josephine: https://youtu.be/OUsACTtwupo
https://www.laylafrankel.com
Sponsors:
https://ListeningRoomNetwork.com
https://TrueFire.com
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28min

FAQs about The Fran Snyder Podcast:

How many episodes does The Fran Snyder Podcast have?

The podcast currently has 41 episodes available.