Music Matters with Darrell Craig Harris
Darrell has interviewed some of the biggest names in music, from global rock and pop icons to jazz legends and influential figures in music-related film and TV. Music Matters dives deep into all things music, featuring exclusive conversations with artists, record labels, instrument manufacturers, industry insiders, and more. If it’s part of the music world, it’s part of the conversation!
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Sunday Dec 20, 2020
Sunday Dec 20, 2020
Welcome to the Inaugural episode of Music Matters Podcast with your host - Darrell Craig Harris.
My special guest on this first episode is Nigel J. Farmer. Like myself, he's constantly on the go! His background and travels are wide-ranging, and he's the editor in chief of one of the top jazz magazine. He's a lot more, and he's my friend, and actually the intro/outro voiceover and co-producer with me on Music Matters podcast. Listen in and hear this cheeky chap and his English voice as he answers my questions and makes comments on some of his many music-related projects. And all from on top of a hill in SW France. Some of the links to his endeavours are below.
Remember, that in upcoming shows I have lots of Music Matters guests lined up. Please do check out our social media channels and appreciate your support and LIKES at a time when Music Matters even more to all of us. Perhaps as a space to go and seek sanctuary, happiness and rejuvenation.
A Big thanks to our friends at #AudioGeer and the team @shure for their awesome support! #Shure #MV7 #podcast mic!
Please check out our Music Matters podcast on @spotifypodcastsHey, also check out the New Music Matters Podcast Website- and Music Matters SWAG
And a Big Shout and thanks for the support of the following: Rodney Hall FAME Recording Studios in Muscle Shoals, Alabama Shure microphones Affliction clothing and Nigel J. my co-producer and voice over talent, all while running - Music Tribes Unite Media for our Podcast - Productions
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Sunday Dec 20, 2020
Sunday Dec 20, 2020
#QuickChatsMMP
Music Matters Podcast now uses the new SHURE MV7 as my good friends at Audio Geer sent me one in a gorgeous silver (also comes in black) to try and I'm now hooked...
Nigel J. in SW France also recently received his black SHURE MV7 for use in his podcast studio and as a back up for his voice overwork. Listen as Nigel J. and I explain some of the really great benefits of owning this dynamic microphone.
Inspired by the legendary SM7B, the MV7 is a dynamic microphone with USB and XLR outputs, suitable for use with computers as well as professional audio interfaces. Connect it via USB and explore the setting possibilities and automatic level adjustment mode offered by the ShurePlus ™ MOTIV app, which allows you to control the sound of your voice or your distance from the microphone. With the automatic level adjustment mode, the microphone does the work for you.
#Shure #MV7 #podcast mic!
A Big thanks to our friends at #AudioGeer and the team @shure for their awesome support! #Shure #MV7 #podcast mic!
Please check out our Music Matters podcast on @spotifypodcastsHey, also check out the New Music Matters Podcast Website- and Music Matters SWAG
And a Big Shout and thanks for the support of the following: Rodney Hall FAME Recording Studios in Muscle Shoals, Alabama Shure microphones Affliction clothing and Nigel J. my co-producer and voice over talent, all while running - Music Tribes Unite Media for our Podcast - Productions
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Monday Dec 14, 2020
Monday Dec 14, 2020
It was great to re-connect with Dave at his home in south-east London, UK. After a long British summer, Dave found himself not only in the second lockdown but to boot it was raining - I wonder if it was sunny would he have spoken to me in his garden with a great British beer in-hand! Our chat was insightful and great fun. Amongst many achievements Dave has been the featured bassist on 7 double platinum-selling albums - so we could have spoken for hours!
Below is a shortened - extract of Dave's extensive professional experience - which I encourage you to read and visit his website and social media channels.
Since joining Jools Holland and His Rhythm and Blues Orchestra in 1991, Dave Swift has established himself as one of the UK’s finest, high-profile bass players. In his 30+ year career makes for an impressive portfolio, playing with renowned artists such as George Benson, Chaka Khan, Eric Clapton and Paul Simon. This list of famous names continues on and on...
Dave has performed at many prestigious events including the North Sea Jazz Festival, Dubai International Jazz Festival, Blue Note Tokyo, Amnesty International, the Montreux Jazz Festival, Glastonbury Music Festival, and a G8 Conference for world leaders, which included former British Prime Minister, Tony Blair, and President Bill Clinton. Additional performances include the Millennium Night celebration at the Millennium Dome for Her Majesty the Queen and a sell-out concert at the Sydney Opera House during their 2008 tour of Australia and New Zealand.
Dave Swift has been the in-house bassist for Chris Evans’s primetime Saturday night TV show, Don’t Forget Your Toothbrush, and Name That Tune on Channel 5. Since their inception, Dave Swift has performed on both the BBC TV show, Later…with Jools Holland, and the Jools Holland Show on BBC Radio 2. Where there is music, there is Dave Swift; he’s recorded on many British movie soundtracks, which include: Secret Friends (Dennis Potter), MILK (Dawn French), Kevin and Perry Go Large (Harry Enfield & Cathy Burke), and Hunting Venus (Martin Clunes). More recently he recorded the soundtrack for the period drama Me & Orson Welles, starring Zac Efron, Christian McKay and Claire Danes.
Dave Swift continues to tour both in the UK and around the world. To read a full bio, click here.
A Big thanks to our friends at #AudioGeer and the team @shure for their awesome support! #Shure #MV7 #podcast mic!
Please check out our Music Matters podcast on @spotifypodcastsHey, also check out the New Music Matters Podcast Website- and Music Matters SWAG
And a Big Shout and thanks for the support of the following: Rodney Hall FAME Recording Studios in Muscle Shoals, Alabama Shure microphones Affliction clothing and Nigel J. my co-producer and voice over talent, all while running - Music Tribes Unite Media for our Podcast - Productions
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Tuesday Dec 08, 2020
Tuesday Dec 08, 2020
When you have a friend that's happy to pick you up from the airport at a moments notice and has been picked by Billy Joel as a protégé. It's time to ask him to chat on your new podcast. What a great podcast show this became. Lots of backstage sharing and a real treat to hear Michael play for us all live from his home studio in Las Vegas. Read some short extracts from a resume that's like a mini-book - Michael Cavanaugh is the new voice of the American Rock & Roll Songbook and a charismatic performer and musician made famous for his piano/lead vocals in the Broadway musical Movin’ Out. Handpicked by Billy Joel to star in Movin’ Out, Cavanaugh evokes a style rivalling the Piano Man. In this lead role, he received both Tony and Grammy nominations. After the end of the broadway show in late 2005. Michael started touring and soon became one of the hottest artists in the private events market, and he continues to perform worldwide for company and charity events as well as sporting events including many PGA tour events, the SuperBowl, and the Indy 500. His interpretation of the modern rock/pop songbook led to Billboard calling him “The New Voice of the American Rock and Roll Songbook,” and he was recognized by Reuters as Entertainer of the Year for the private events market.
Michael continues to tour all of his well-known four symphony productions along with performing with his band in performing arts centers and other public venues.
“The Way I Hear It”, his second commercial album, was released in April 2017, and it debuted at #17 on the Billboard Heatseekers chart.
In 2020, Michael Cavanaugh reached the POLLSTAR Live75. The top 75 active touring acts in the country.
Directly below are links to Michaels social media pages. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
A Big thanks to our friends at #AudioGeer and the team @shure for their awesome support! #Shure #MV7 #podcast mic!
Please check out our Music Matters podcast on @spotifypodcastsHey, also check out the New Music Matters Podcast Website- and Music Matters SWAG
And a Big Shout and thanks for the support of the following: Rodney Hall FAME Recording Studios in Muscle Shoals, Alabama Shure microphones Affliction clothing and Nigel J. my co-producer and voice over talent, all while running - Music Tribes Unite Media for our Podcast - Productions
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Tuesday Dec 01, 2020
Tuesday Dec 01, 2020
Craig J. Snider is multitalented music professional with many credits to his name with work that includes credits for Katy Perry, Madonna, Dido, and for the well-know brands McDonald's and Gatorade. Craig and Darrell chat and cover a lot of ground, from catching up as friends to some of the fascinating areas that led Craig to a slew of 30+ Billboard Dance Chart #1 hits, including songs by Lady Gaga, Beyoncé, Katy Perry, Justin Timberlake, Dido, Kelly Clarkson, Madonna, U2’s Summer of Love and many more.
Craig is also the creative director at Mix Kitchen and his projects have included producing the 2018 David Cassidy’s Songs My Father Taught Me, album. Helping the pop star in rediscovering songs from his youth. These sessions were filmed and recorded at Mix Kitchen and featured in “The Last Session,” an episode of A&E’s Biography.Here are some social media links to directly connect with Craig J. Snider and his many ongoing projects.-
David Cassidy & Craig J. Snider
A Big thanks to our friends at #AudioGeer and the team @shure for their awesome support! #Shure #MV7 #podcast mic!
Please check out our Music Matters podcast on @spotifypodcastsHey, also check out the New Music Matters Podcast Website- and Music Matters SWAG
And a Big Shout and thanks for the support of the following: Rodney Hall FAME Recording Studios in Muscle Shoals, Alabama Shure microphones Affliction clothing and Nigel J. my co-producer and voice over talent, all while running - Music Tribes Unite Media for our Podcast - Productions
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Wednesday Nov 25, 2020
Wednesday Nov 25, 2020
Listen in on my insightful and moving chat with Bassist Rudy Sarzo which really impacted me! Rudy and I spoke about many things including why connection through music is part of the vital life-blood that musicians can give to their audiences as well as receive from the audience with gratitude. Also, Rudy shared his feelings about the tragic unexpected passing of Ozzy’s legendary guitarist Randy Rhoades, and the last moment's Rudy spent with his long time friend and bandmate from Quiet Riot Frankie Banali! It was very honest, real, and very emotional! I hope you get a chance to hear what Rudy has to share. Rudy’s a very spiritual guy which he talks about in our chat, he made it clear that both Randy and Frankie were family to him!
photo credit: © 2014 Chris Brody
So...make sure you connect with Rudy Sarzo through his Social Media Channels links below: -- - Rudy Sarzo - The Dash project
A Big thanks to our friends at #AudioGeer and the team @shure for their awesome support! #Shure #MV7 #podcast mic!
Please check out our Music Matters podcast on @spotifypodcastsHey, also check out the New Music Matters Podcast Website- and Music Matters SWAG
And a Big Shout and thanks for the support of the following: Rodney Hall FAME Recording Studios in Muscle Shoals, Alabama Shure microphones Affliction clothing and Nigel J. my co-producer and voice over talent, all while running - Music Tribes Unite Media for our Podcast - Productions
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Wednesday Nov 18, 2020
Wednesday Nov 18, 2020
In this new Music Matters #Podcast episode, we chat with @BlueOysterCult guitarist, songwriter, co-producer Richie Castellano! Along with BOC, Richie also founded the viral Youtube music series Band Geek!
Here are some links for you to check out ALL the great work that Richie's working on :)
Richie CastellanoBlue Oyster CultRichie Castellano on YouTube
The Symbol Remains
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photo credit: Ron Douros
A Big thanks to our friends at #AudioGeer and the team @shure for their awesome support! #Shure #MV7 #podcast mic!
Please check out our Music Matters podcast on @spotifypodcastsHey, also check out the New Music Matters Podcast Website- and Music Matters SWAG
And a Big Shout and thanks for the support of the following: Rodney Hall FAME Recording Studios in Muscle Shoals, Alabama Shure microphones Affliction clothing and Nigel J. my co-producer and voice over talent, all while running - Music Tribes Unite Media for our Podcast - Productions
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Thursday Nov 12, 2020
Thursday Nov 12, 2020
Welcome to this episode of Music Matters Podcast. This time my very special guest is a man and artist that I've admired for a long-time. The one and only Rock Bass Guitar legend Billy Sheehan.
photo credit: Larry DiMarzio
Billy is known for his work with Talas, Steve Vai, David Lee Roth, Mr. Big, Niacin, and The Winery Dogs. Sheehan has won the "Best Rock Bass Player" readers' poll from Guitar Player magazine five times for his "lead bass" playing style. Billy currently lives in Nashville and it was really a pleasure to chat with both a fellow pro bass player, and hear him share some of his backstories, his thoughts, current and future plans with me. We covered a lot of areas in our hour-long chat over Zoom.
I highly recommend you check out his website and sign up for his social media channels to keep up to date with ALL things Billy Sheehan
A Big thanks to our friends at #AudioGeer and the team @shure for their awesome support! #Shure #MV7 #podcast mic!
Please check out our Music Matters podcast on @spotifypodcastsHey, also check out the New Music Matters Podcast Website- and Music Matters SWAG
And a Big Shout and thanks for the support of the following: Rodney Hall FAME Recording Studios in Muscle Shoals, Alabama Shure microphones Affliction clothing and Nigel J. my co-producer and voice over talent, all while running - Music Tribes Unite Media for our Podcast - Productions
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