What happens when the interviewers become... the interviewed?

What happens when our official podcast becomes a part of the Fun -N- Games at Underground Music Collective?

Find out when UMC Founder Gerard Longo (a.k.a. The Quinn) interviews Michelle Stone and Jenna Rose who, in addition to hosting UMC Fun -N- Games every week, are the founders of Nashville-based event production company, Music City Movement.

We cover all the bases on this one!\

The Quinn Spinn is recorded and produced at Helping Our Music Evolve (H.O.M.E.), Nashville, TN.

Opening theme: REVEL 9 – All I’ve Become

Music City Movement

After a majorly transformative summer in my personal and professional life, I felt compelled to use The Quinn Spinn's 8th anniversary to share some revelations that have come to me as a byproduct of my own creative journey. That journey began with this podcast and the desire to have an impact -- the desire to feel as though I am contributing something to the world, beyond checking society's boxes.

This road-less-traveled has brought forth so many incredible moments. At the same time, it has brought about unique challenges that appear at the intersection of the hustle and my presence in other areas of life. As I've ridden those waves, I've come to a point where I understand what it truly means to create and spread abundance, and how that serves life's bigger picture.

It's been an amazing ride to this point, and there is still much more to come. Thank you for being along for the journey.

-G

The Quinn Spinn is recorded and produced at Helping Our Music Evolve (H.O.M.E.), Nashville, TN.

Opening theme: REVEL 9 – All I’ve Become

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The word "sugarcoat" is not in Taylor Berryman's vocabulary. As host of his own podcast, The Poptimist, Taylor leaves no stone unturned, and shows no fear as he goes deep on topics from the music industry, to the state of society, to his own life experience.

Taylor is also a musician with a number of projects in and around Nashville, as well as an avid Yankees fan. We touch all of that and a whole lot more on today's Quinn Spinn!

The Quinn Spinn is recorded and produced at Helping Our Music Evolve (H.O.M.E.), Nashville, TN.

Opening theme: REVEL 9 – All I’ve Become

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Much has taken place in the world, and for us as individuals, since we last welcomed Gavin Shea to The Quinn Spinn for one of our most popular episodes ever.

This time around, we go even deeper. We chat about Gavin's new Richard String EP, 'A Love, Disconnected,' and the ways our lives and mindsets have changed since our paths last crossed.

Very few stones are left unturned throughout the course of this refreshingly honest conversation.

The Quinn Spinn is recorded and produced at Helping Our Music Evolve (H.O.M.E.), Nashville, TN.

Opening theme: REVEL 9 – All I’ve Become

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To tell you that we discuss Fresh Lady's new single and music video, "Watermelon," on this episode of The Quinn Spinn would only be scratching the surface of this one. Indeed, this might be the most real, true-to-life conversation we've ever had on the show. We go in on topics like mental health, the judgments we cast on the internet, and so much more about 21st Century life.

This one is an all-timer. Don't miss it!

The Quinn Spinn is recorded and produced at Helping Our Music Evolve (H.O.M.E.), Nashville, TN.

Opening theme: REVEL 9 – All I’ve Become

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Ryan Kinder's passions extend far beyond music. His foundation, Kinder's Kids, provides toys to children dealing with the aftermath of natural disasters. He's also currently training for the Iron Man world championships in Kona, HI to honor a friend who has passed away from cancer.

Through it all, Ryan finds time to dedicate to his art. His album, Room to Dream, will be released at the end of July, and it's packed with stories from his time navigating the ups and downs of the music industry.

Put it all together, and we have plenty to discuss on today's episode of The Quinn Spinn!

The Quinn Spinn is recorded and produced at Helping Our Music Evolve (H.O.M.E.), Nashville, TN.

Opening theme: REVEL 9 – All I’ve Become

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A couple years back, we became acquainted with North Carolina-born musician MICVH at Underground Music Collective. She shared her tremendous story with us upon the release of her debut EP, 'Singularity,' and has since uncovered new experiences to share with us.

That includes meeting and collaborating with singer-songwriter Steven Hall who, in addition to his own solo work, is the chief songwriter and multi-instrumentalist of Swim In The Wild. Together, the pair discuss their journeys throughout the pandemic, and how a run-in with COVID brought them much closer. Then, we'll get to hear a couple live, in-studio cuts!

The Quinn Spinn is recorded and produced at Helping Our Music Evolve (H.O.M.E.), Nashville, TN.

Opening theme: REVEL 9 – All I’ve Become

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Erin McLendon is an Americana musician, vocal coach, entrepreneur, and the founder of Music on the Move Studios (formerly Women on Fire) in Nashville, TN. Erin's dedication to advocating for independent musicians and female entrepreneurs is clear to all whom she encounters, and she joins us to discuss these endeavors, alongside her upcoming singles "Sunday Crowd" and "Millie."

Frankly, this episode has been a long time coming. Erin has a lot to say, and she does it with style!

The Quinn Spinn is recorded and produced at Helping Our Music Evolve (H.O.M.E.), Nashville, TN.

Opening theme: REVEL 9 – All I’ve Become

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Earlier this spring, Brooklyn-based troubadour Charles Ellsworth swung through Nashville and joined us to record an episode of The Quinn Spinn... and, man, this one is an all-timer!

Of course, we talk about Charles' new album, Honeysuckle Summer, which features outstanding prog-Americana tunes including "Miami, AZ," "Max & Geraldine," and "A White Cross on a Highway." However, that's just scratching the surface. What we have here is an insightful conversation between two 30-something creators which touches on everything, from the adjustments we must make on the creative journey, to life on the road, and the influence Charles' desert upbringing has on his music. We even show some love to our high school football coaches, who helped mold us into the men we are today!

The Quinn Spinn is recorded and produced at Helping Our Music Evolve (H.O.M.E.), Nashville, TN.

Opening theme: REVEL 9 – All I’ve Become

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So... quarantine is over, which means that still calling these Zoom roundups of the OG fam "QuaranTimes" would be a bit behind the times, eh?

We've chosen a new name, and you'll find out what it is at the end of the show. But first, JD returns and promptly takes us off the rails. Generally speaking, all of us are in rare form on this episode, and let us tell ya... things get weird.

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