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It's amazing what the power of music can do. From bringing back a fond memory of youth to mood elevation to therapy in the fight against dementia. Today's guest is a  professor and former Associate Dean for the Faculty of Health Sciences at Ontario Tech University in Oshawa, Ontario, Canada. Affectionately known by his students as  “Rock N’ Prof,” he incorporates his music in the classroom to put his students at ease and to educate them.  He's Wally Bartfay, Someone You Should Know.

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Music Videos
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Someone You Should Know 2023 // CatGotYourTongueStudios 2023

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Theme music "Welcome to the Show" by Kevin MacLeod was used per the standard license agreement.

"This is  a celebration of the two of us making music together...for over 35 years".
—Andy Maize

"I'm very grateful that people will come and see us and that we've made a connection in the lives of an audience - what a gift that is".
—Josh Finlayson

Un peu française, un peu optimiste, the final track on Bide Your Time is a joyous Django Reinhart-meets-Mills Brothers number - the perfect chanson to send us off into the night with a smile in our hearts and a spring in our step. For this track, audio engineer & multi-instrumentalist Tim Vesely (Rheostatics, Violet Archers) joined the fold, playing upright bass and singing harmonies.

This is a celebratory finale that finds Skydiggers paying tribute to the the past, being grateful for the present, and anticipating all the music to come. 

To cap it all off, you'll be treated to two live-off-the-floor acoustic recordings: From the new album, you'll hear "Je t'aime toujours, mon amour" (Bide Your Time, 2023 ), followed by "Nothing Lasts Forever" (Warmth of the Sun, 2017). Both tracks are recorded by Tim Vesely at the Woodshed Studio in Toronto, Ontario.

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Featuring: Andy Maize and Josh Finlayson
Producer: Joel Stewart
Host and Editor: Jane Gowan (Music Buddy)
Audio Engineer: Tim Vesely

"... it's about the cult of celebrity that we find ourselves in...people who are famous for being famous... one of those people was elected President of the United States." — Andy Maize

"Whatever the Cost"—the 5th track on Bide Your Time—reveals a perspective partially ripped from the headlines, but also gleaned from a more panoramic look at society and fame.

From stream of consciousness to the Santa Claus Parade, this episode finds Andy and Josh once again unveiling priceless memories and valuable lessons learned from a life spent on stage and in the studio. As always, the importance of friends, family, and a healthy dose of self-deprecating humour are essential ingredients in a rich career that has allowed them to continue making music that stays true to who they are.

You'll also be treated to acoustic live-off-the-floor versions of two songs: From the new album "Whatever The Cost" (Bide Your Time, 2023 ), and "It's a Pity" (Road Radio, 1995). Both tracks are recorded by Tim Vesely at the Woodshed Studio in Toronto, Ontario.

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Featuring: Andy Maize and Josh Finlayson
Producer: Joel Stewart
Host and Editor: Jane Gowan (Music Buddy)
Audio Engineer: Tim Vesely

This week musical guest Shaun Jacobs, the award-winning singer, songwriter, and producer from South Africa takes us through his songwriter's journey. 

 Shaun has received recognition for his versatile sound and critical acclaim for his chart-topping hits, including a SAMA® (South African Music Award) for Best Adult Contemporary Album for Love Can,  which you’ll be able to enjoy in this episode, as well as nominations for Best Producer and Best Engineer. 

Since his move to the United States Shaun has worked with top songwriters in both LA and Nashville, like "Youngr” that was co-written with Brazilian DJ Bruno Martini and produced by Timbaland with more than 16M streams on Spotify.

Love Can held the #1 spot on the local iTunes chart for 12 weeks consecutively and came in as the 14th most played song in all of Africa against all international music on Simfy for 2013. And that’s not all, Shaun’s music has been featured in campaigns for BMW, Ralph Lauren and Bitmoji, including his single, “Look At Me Now”.

In this interview we talked about the role in society that musicians have of expressing with songs people’s feelings that they don't necessarily know how to get out. He also shared useful advice for new artists out there, the importance of expressing without fear their pure own sounds and not being influenced by trying to fit somewhere. We also talked in depth about how to constructively deal with rejection, competition and self-demand in the entertainment industry, among many other things!

You can find him on social media as @imshaunjacobs.  

Watch his music video “Say You Will Remember Me” https://youtu.be/kwanNreW78I?si=_DTGF-4YPOYprnpW which we mention in the interview, and also this concert at the Coca Cola Dome in South Africa https://youtu.be/F8FTbeMGTiE?si=tUpWDM95TAd9s7L3

Here is another one of his music hits “Hurt” https://youtu.be/V_JkQWWqi08?si=eDbIkpFu3UcP1w8B

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Nicky Mondellini is an internationally known multilingual artist with more than thirty years of artistic career, her voice is heard in commercials on television, radio and digital platforms worldwide. She is the host and producer of La Pizarra since 2020.

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"When you release [a song] it's no longer yours, so you put it out into the world, and it finds its own path..." —Andy Maize

Private thoughts, public work: a contrast that many artists and performers encounter, and Andy Maize and Josh Finlayson are no exception. Their ability to step back from their own personal challenges and present an all-embracing picture of the world may be one of their superpowers, but ...they're only human. In "Keep It To Myself", the raw emotions felt after a loss are held close to the chest. 

In this episode, Josh and Andy talk about the balance of personal and private. They also touch on of the topics of grief, comfort, social media, road trips, soundtracks, and the essential role played by Josh's rhythm guitar. 

You'll also hear Andy and Josh perform two songs: The brand new "Keep It To Myself" (Bide Your Time, 2023 ) and "Northern Shore" (Northern Shore Deluxe, 2012). Both tracks are recorded by Tim Vesely, live-off-the-floor at the Woodshed Studio in Toronto, Ontario.

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Employee of the Myth is brought to you by Skydiggers Productions
Featuring: Andy Maize and Josh Finlayson
Producer: Joel Stewart
Host and Editor: Jane Gowan (Music Buddy)
Audio Engineer: Tim Vesely

NEW STAIND ALBUM IS ️‍🔥
Confessions of the Fallen
Here and Now:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yo8Riw9IHUw
https://music.apple.com/us/album/confessions-of-the-fallen/1694810875
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Our guest this week is nothing short of wizardry when comes to the guitar.
Phil X, renowned for his electrifying performances with Bon Jovi, joined us to discuss his musical influences, inspirations, and teased some insider details about the upcoming Bon Jovi album. 🎶

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In this episode we take a nostalgic look back to a time when everything was in front of us…  to the innocence and adventure of youth… the endless days of summer and the endless possibilities of life ahead… 

“All the time you can’t get back… when time is all that you need…”

In addition to the interview, you'll also hear Andy and Josh perform two songs: "Muscle Cars and Sissy Bars” (Hide Your Light 2003), and "I Will Give You Everything" (Skydiggers, 1990). Both tracks are recorded by Tim Vesely, live-off-the-floor at the Woodshed Studio in Toronto. 

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Employee of the Myth is brought to you by Skydiggers Productions
Featuring: Andy Maize and Josh Finlayson
Producer: Joel Stewart
Host and Editor: Jane Gowan (Music Buddy)
Audio Engineer: Tim Vesely

An excellent country artist on this episode.  After years of singing other people's songs, today's guest collaborated with Grammy-winning songwriter “Moose” Brown  and the end result is an awesome album called "All Over The Map." We'll feature some songs from that album and introduce you to Teea Goans. She's definitely Someone You Should Know. 

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Link to Teea's Webpage
Link to Teea's Facebook
Link to Teea's Instagram
Link to Teea's YouTube
Link to Teea's Twitter
Link to Teea's music on Spotify
Link to Teea's music on Apple Music
Link to Teea's music on Amazon Music

Links to videos in the podcast:
The Beat of a Backroad
Enjoy the View
Easy

All music used by permission from the artist
Someone You Should Know 2023 // CatGotYourTongueStudios 2023

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Official Website: https://Someoneyoushouldknowpodcast.com
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On board, this time is a musician from my very high school in Hobart, Indiana. He's been playing music since his teens and has some great stories to tell and great music to share.  He's Geoff Eustice, Someone You Should Know.

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Link to Geoff's website
Link to Geoff's Facebook page
Link to Geoff's Instagram page
Link to Geoff's Reverb Nation Page
Link to Geoff's Soundcloud page
Link to Geoff's YouTube channel.
Link to Stuart Robinson Reverb Nation Page
Link to the Road Gypsy's Reverb Nation Page

All music used by permission from the artist
Someone You Should Know 2023 // CatGotYourTongueStudios 2023

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What behaviors do successful musicians all have in common? What are some business moves successful musicians have made to survive and succeed? You may not know the answers, but today's guest sure does.  He's Craig Garber, host of a great podcast show and YouTube Channel "Everyone Loves Guitars." Craig has done over 900+ interviews, so he knows a lot about the music community and he's definitely Someone You Should Know.

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Link to Everyone Loves Guitar Podcast Website
Link to Everyone Loves Guitar YouTube channel
Link to Music Reboot
Link to Guitar Merch
Link to Everyone Loves Guitar Facebook page
Link to Everyone Loves Guitar Instagram page
Link to Craig's LinkedIn page
Link to Everyone Loves GuitarTwitter page

Someone You Should Know 2023 // CatGotYourTongueStudios 2023

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Theme music "Welcome to the Show" by Kevin MacLeod was used per the standard license agreement.

Ansley Simpson is a Toronto-based Michi Saagiig Nishnaabe singer, songwriter, and composer. Her enchanting and powerful sophomore album She Fell From the Sky  embraces the origin story of Gizhiigokwe (Sky Woman), who embarks upon an emotional and brave journey on earth in an attempt to repair and restore humanity and the planet. Ansley's musical continuation of the story is filled with compassion, humour, mystery, and a healthy blend of dark and light. In this—the finale episode of Season 1—Ansley talks about the making of the album, and guides us through the meaning behind each song. 

Ansley also talks about other aspects of life as a working musician, such as : developing her singing voice (with the help of vocal coach Micah Barnes), touring with her sister Leanne Betasamosake Simpson for the [Polaris Short-listed] album Theory of Ice, composing the soundtrack for the Amplify TV series on APTN (watch the making of Ansley's song "Firewater" on Season 1),  and scoring the documentary Spirit to Soar based on Tanya Talaga's book Seven Fallen Feathers.

All songs in this episode are from the 2022 album She From the Sky, by Ansley Simpson
 
MUSIC BUDDY SESSION: "Without Warning" by Ansley Simpson
Performed by Ansley Simpson, Jane Gowan, and Tim Vesely. Recorded and mixed by Tim Vesely (listen at 1:10:37).

More about Ansley at ansleysimpon.com

Thank you for listening!
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MUSIC BUDDY IS:
Jane Gowan (host, producer, editor)
Tim Vesely (co-producer/co-host)

The show's theme song, "Human Stuff," is written by Jane Gowan and Tim Vesely, and performed by Jane and Tim, with additional vocals by Steve Wright and Connie Kostiuk

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Email: jane@musicbuddy.ca
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Twitter: @janegowan
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Julian Taylor is a Toronto-based singer-songwriter with a truly independent success story. He has been honing his special blend of timeless roots rock since the 1990s, steadily growing followers while weaving his way into the fabric of Canada's indie music culture and sound. His 2020 album The Ridge earned him 2 Juno Award nominations (Indigenous Artist or Group of the Year and Contemporary Roots Album of the Year), a Canadian Folk Music Award, five Native American Music Award nominations, and a Polaris Music Prize nomination. 

In this interview, Julian talks about embracing uncomfortable subjects on his compelling new album Beyond the Reservoir, and why that made him nervous. He shares gritty stories from his adolescence and sweet memories of cherished elders, while emphasizing the importance of family, nature, and speaking truth about history. Julian also tells Jane about working with producer and friend Saam Hashemi, his friendship with the late Jay Bennett (previously of Wilco), and his eclectic collection of 45s. 

All the song segments in this episode are from Julian's album Beyond the Reservoir (2022, Howling Turtle Inc.)

MUSIC BUDDY SESSION: "It's Not Enough"
Written by Julian Taylor
Performed by Julian Taylor, Tim Vesely, and Jane Gowan.

Learn more about Julian at juliantaylormusic.ca

Thank you for listening!
If you enjoyed this episode, please consider supporting the pod with a donation. Any amount helps!

MUSIC BUDDY IS:
Jane Gowan (host, producer, editor)
Tim Vesely (co-producer/co-host)

The show's theme song, "Human Stuff," is written by Jane Gowan and Tim Vesely, and performed by Jane and Tim, with additional vocals by Steve Wright and Connie Kostiuk

STAY IN TOUCH
Email: jane@musicbuddy.ca
Instagram: @musicbuddypodcast
Facebook: @musicbuddypodcast
Twitter: @janegowan
TikTok: @musicbuddypod

This podcast is brought to you by Morning Run Productions.

Have you ever attended an event and discovered that your pass had limited access? You see a door and hear some loud beats on the other side, or perhaps, a roped off section with people enjoying an elite choice of food and beverage. You stop and ask yourself, “how do I get access to that?”.  Alex Johnson is the Founder & CRO with VELVET.  Alex and his startup team have some of the smoothest velvet in the private fund management space. Their AI/ML based technology is unique. Join me as we learn how VELVET has created a platform to provide access for both individual investors and institutions that makes it easy to discover, evaluate, and invest in private funds.

THIS is Alex Johnson… and THIS is EPic!

For Episode 1 of my rebooted show, I found a dear friend who was one of the first five interviews of the initial run of the Someone You Should Know Show in 1999.  He's a really funny guy whom you.ve heard on the Bob & Tom Show. His television appearances include ABC-TV, Comedy Central, Showtime, and WGN America. Plus, he is a recording artist who has released four comedy albums.  He's someone I'm proud to call my friend, Tim Cavanagh.

Tim's Info:
Website - Timcav.com
Facebook - Facebook/TimCavanagh
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/tim.cavanagh/
Upcoming show dates - Show Dates

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Someone You Should Know 2022 // CatGotYourTongueStudios 2022

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Steve "Lips" Kudlow and Robb Reiner aka "The Hungo Hammer" have been bandmates and rock 'n roll co-conspirators since the 1970s. Their band Anvil had massive success in the 1980s after the release of their now-classic album, "Metal is Metal".  Bands such as Anthrax, Slayer, and Metallica all credit Anvil with having influenced their sound. 

Due to forces beyond their control, Anvil's success didn't stick, and they toiled in obscurity for several years... until 2009, when an old friend and roadie—Sacha Gervasi—approached them about making a documentary about the band. Anvil: The Story of Anvil  took the world by storm with its gritty but touching story of true friendship, commitment, and artistic integrity. The rock doc re-ignited fans around the world.  Since then, the band has been living their long-held dream of touring full-time, and making a living as musicians.

Now, 13 years after its initial release, the re-mastered Anvil: The Story of Anvil, is being re-released to theatres, to the delight of fans both new and old. In this interview, Jane talks to drummer Robb Reiner and director Sacha Gervasi about the buzz around the film's release, the band's imminent European tour, and what success means. Plus, Jane suggests a name for the next Anvil album.

LINKS
Anvil: The Story of Anvil - Official Website
Theatrical release at Hot Docs, Toronto - Sept 27 & Oct 1 , 2022
Anvil Facebook page

MUSIC IN THIS EPISODE
Samples:
"Teabag" - Impact is Imminent (2022)
"Lockdown" - Impact is Imminent (2022)
"Oh, Jane" - Hard'N'Heavy (1981)
"Plastic in Paradise" - Legal at Last (2020)
"Metal on Metal" - Metal on Metal (1982)
Theme Song:
Music Buddy's theme song is called "Human Stuff". It's written by Jane Gowan and Tim Vesely, and performed by Jane and Tim, with additional vocals by Steve Wright and Connie Kostiuk.

CONTACT / FOLLOW
Email: jane@musicbuddy.ca
Instagram: @musicbuddypodcast
Facebook: @musicbuddypodcast
About Jane: janegowan.com

Thank you for listening!
If you enjoyed this episode, please consider supporting the pod with a donation. Any amount helps!

MUSIC BUDDY IS:
Jane Gowan (host, producer, editor)
Tim Vesely (co-producer/co-host)

The show's theme song, "Human Stuff," is written by Jane Gowan and Tim Vesely, and performed by Jane and Tim, with additional vocals by Steve Wright and Connie Kostiuk

STAY IN TOUCH
Email: jane@musicbuddy.ca
Instagram: @musicbuddypodcast
Facebook: @musicbuddypodcast
Twitter: @janegowan
TikTok: @musicbuddypod

This podcast is brought to you by Morning Run Productions.

Our first episode with one less person in the house! Cry cry cry! Dillon talks about orchestra and music at school. 

Chandler “Chan Luxe” Kryst is a 24 year old recording artist from Charlotte, NC. He is the brother of three older siblings who pave ambitious paths of their own and two younger siblings. 

He grew up in sports and would go on to earn a full scholarship for football at Coastal Carolina University. He earned a number of accolades and nominations and would sign with KineticSports Agency where he would receive minicamp invites from corner-demanding NFL teams such as the Dolphins. 

Meanwhile, Chan had a passion for music and constantly song wrote  and sang. Once Covid peaked, he decided to change direction and begin his music career. 

Since then, Chan has had many collaborations with producers, most notably, Shereen Cheong. Shereen helped Chan produce his first single, “Up,” an r&b/soul song that captivates the rawness of Chan’s voice.  

He continues his career performing live in Charlotte and creating buzz. Of recent he is making a move to California to better his career.  We are glad he made it on the podcast and know you will enjoy, LET’S GO!










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Welcome to episode 32 of the Today is the Day Changemakers Podcast. This week my guest is Steve Steiner, Producing Artistic Director for the Surflight Theatre.

The same day this podcast goes LIVE, the Surflight Theatre is also being featured on Good Morning America. 

Steve was born in Chicago, but left at a young age and grew up in St. Louis. He actually thought he would wind up in the family business, which was a paint manufacturing company. He did work for the paint manufacturing company for a short time in college. However, during his college years Six Flags Park was hiring and he auditioned. That became a life changer for Steve as he never truly has stopped performing. 

His career either on the stage performing or being behind the stage making the magic happen has spanned now over 50 years. Recently, Steve was Daddy Warbucks in Surflight Theatre's production of 'Annie'.  

Following several years as a professional musician, playing 11 instruments at the height of his career,  Steve headed to NY at age 30 to give Broadway a try. Over the next 16 years he was working non-stop, including making it to Broadway in shows like Anything Goes, The Buddy Holly Story, and State Fair. 

Steve made his way from on the stage to making the magic happen on the stage at the Surflight Theatre. Last summer due to COVID and a storm, there were many challenges to overcome in order to keep the Surflight Theatre running. However, due to the resiliency of Steve, his team, and some incredible volunteers performers were able to take the stage and audiences were able to escape through the stories they told under a big top tent. 

At the Surflight Theatre you not only experience Broadway quality shows, but also shows specifically made for children, comedy and musical acts. Listen in to hear about the incredible apprenticeship program that Surflight has created for kids to learn about all the aspects of bringing shows to life. 

The Surflight Theatre is also connected to the Showplace Ice Cream Parlour. Showplace is an icon in Beach Haven, NJ. The ice cream sundaes are named after Broadway shows or song titles. The patrons become part of the act, and then the waitresses and waiters, also known at Showplace as waitri, put on an amazing show for the audience as they indulge in their decadent ice cream masterpieces. 

Listen in to hear more about Steve’s journey and his answer to, 'if I knew then what I know now'.

Please go to Surflight Theatre for information on their current performance line-up. 

My next guest is Victoria Magliacane. Victoria is Senior Vice President, Investors Bank & Integrative Health Coach, Lavendar Lifestyle. Victoria shares about a very personal experience that was  life changing. Many of us get tied to our success through our titles and the roles we play professionally. Sometimes it take something unexpected to make us see things a bit differently. Thank you to Victoria for her willingness to share her personal journey and how she is helping others with theirs.

Please subscribe to the Today is the Day Changemakers YouTube Channel and/or stream this podcast on all streaming sites . Like us on FB and Instagram at Today is the Day Live it. Also go to  Today Is The Day - Non-Profit Consulting, Coaching (todayisthedayliveit.com) to learn more about the coaching/consulting services that Jodi provides. Also,  please go toZzak G. Applaud Our Kids Foundation Inc., the not-for-profit organization where Jodi serves as the CEO & Co-founder. This organization is making a difference in the lives of children with financial barriers who are looking to have an ongoing creative outlet through ongoing lessons in the performing arts. 

Have a great week everyone!

It is fitting that I am posting this episode of Talking to Strangers late at night, as that's when I met today's guest, jazz guitarist Andy Bianco. We met at Korzo, a Park Slope restaurant and bar, during one of the late great Konceptions Music Series shows put on by pianist James Carney and his wife Heidi Bayer. He wasn't playing that night, but I would hear him on a number of subsequent occasions, both in bars and in my house, where he began to teach my son.

As much as I try, with this podcast and otherwise, it is hard to exactly explain the feeling of familiarity that comes over you when you meet a stranger who is sure to be in your life in some way. There was something about his voice, and the very serious way in which he placed his words, the care with which he spoke, that made me take Andy's number and follow up with him to see if he gave lessons. Even though he was funny, and made me laugh, I could also see that he took great pride in the knowledge he had about music and the other topics that got raised that night and on subsequent evenings as he came and went from my house, before and after the lessons he gave. Knowledge, and the enthusiasm for it, is a great asset in life, and certainly a phenomenal asset for a musician and teacher. Music moves people. It is a valuable thing, and Andy clearly values it, and loves to share it, in so many ways. Reach out to him for lessons! bianco.andy05@gmail.com

It was so fun to do this podcast with Andy, to really sit down and listen to how he became interested in guitar, to jazz in particular. I had given a bit to the GoFundMe he started for a music scholarship in his late father's name, but hadn't heard as much about his father's life as a musician and how it had inspired Andy. You can learn more about it and donate at http://www.gofundme.com/f/phillip-bianco-music-scholarship. Check out his website  http://artistecard.com/andybianco and his new album: https://ffm.to/kpdgkop

I am always blown away by the dedication great musicians have to their craft, and there is almost no better example of that dedication than now, during a time when so much about musicians' lives have come to a grinding halt. Watching Andy take on new projects, new students, new efforts to keep focused on sharing the great mysteries of music is heart-warming and hopeful: music will never die, nor will musicians, whose legacy will live on and on and on through their music, and the people who have the great good fortune to listen to them play.

Music has many therapeutic remedies, emotional and physical. Listen to interviews with Larry Zarella, Kayti Heller, and Danielle Aslanian about how music helps them soothe their souls, process emotions, and bring joy to people's spirits and homes. Also, learn how they are adapting to the social isolation while still creating music and song writing. 

Here is one of Larry's favorite quotes: 
"Music and rhythm find their way into the secret places of the soul." ~Plato

Find more music with Roots and Branches on both their Facebook Page and You Tube Channel.