The Curious Musician

This episode of the podcast features California native Zach Gill, a talented musician with deep roots in the Bay Area and Santa Barbara music scenes. Whether fronting ALO with longtime bandmates Steve Adams and Dan Lebowitz or backing up Jack Johnson on stage and album, Gill applies his experienced musicianship, taste and dynamic sensibility in a profoundly connected way. Beyond music, we discussed some of the people and places that have influenced his journey and evolution as a musician and a human being. I hope you enjoy this wide-ranging conversation and help spread the word out there! The full audio interview is available on Spotify⁩, YouTube and Apple⁩ or wherever else you listen to podcasts. Hot tip: toggle the button on Apple to see the video of the episode! Subscribe and stay tuned~ more on the way! #Podcast #newpodcast #interview #alo #jackjohnson Link up at www.instagram.com/the.curiousmusician and YouTube !

This episode of the podcast features Johnny “Juice” Rosado who rose from the Bronx to perform and record with legendary rap group Public Enemy among other creative projects. Johnny has a unique perspective from the scene he came up in as rap and hip hop music blossomed from the roots. He is an award-winning and Emmy and NAACP Image Nominated Composer, Producer, Turntablist, Engineer, Musician, B-boy, Graf writer, MC, Educator, Lecturer, and Mentor. We also discussed Nuyorican culture in NYC, which is a major thread intertwining with this revolutionary music going back to the Last Poets and continuing today. I hope you enjoy this wide-ranging conversation and help spread the word out there! The full audio interview is available on Spotify⁩, YouTube and Apple⁩ or wherever else you listen to podcasts. Hot tip: toggle the button on Apple to see the video of the episode! Subscribe and stay tuned~ more on the way! #Podcast #newpodcast #interview #hiphop #publicenemy Link up at www.instagram.com/the.curiousmusician and YouTube !

The current episode of the podcast features artist Skot Olsen, whose medium of choice ranges from oil painting to tattooing. Skot created all of the illustrations for my lyric book The Red Sphere (available on Amazon in hard and soft cover) and the album covers for the five-album series. I loved discussing art history with Skot, who is a wealth of knowledge throughout the art movements in history. He has a new art show called The Wild Hunt coming this November at Brassworks Gallery in Portland, Oregon and if you’re anywhere close, I highly recommend attending! If not, you can always pick up The Red Sphere and get acquainted. I hope you enjoy this wide-ranging conversation and help spread the word out there! The full audio interview is available on Spotify⁩, YouTube and Apple⁩ or wherever else you listen to podcasts. Hot tip: toggle the button on Apple to see the video of the episode! Subscribe and stay tuned~ more on the way! #Podcast #newpodcast #interview #curious #musician Link up at www.instagram.com/the.curiousmusician and YouTube !

The current episode of the podcast features drummer Michael Jerome, who you might know as drummer for Better Than Ezra, Richard Thompson, The Third Mind, Course of Empire, Pleasure Club, Charlie Musselwhite and John Cale, among many others. He’s also the drummer on three of the five albums in my new Red Sphere series, starting with the latest “The Painted Bird” now streaming wherever you listen to music. Look for him in some of my broadcast live orchestrated rock shows as well. Michael is a wonderful human being who I always enjoy being around and experiencing his musical magic. I hope you enjoy this wide-ranging conversation and help spread the word out there! The full audio interview is available on Spotify⁩, YouTube and Apple⁩ or wherever else you listen to podcasts. Hot tip: toggle the button on Apple to see the video of the episode! Subscribe and stay tuned~ more on the way! #Podcast #newpodcast #interview #curious Link up at www.instagram.com/the.curiousmusician and YouTube !

This episode of the podcast features rock legend Mark Farner, singer/guitarist/songwriter with Grand Funk Railroad and solo. Grand Funk garnered Six platinum and Seven gold albums between 1969-1976, a time that saw their popularity at its peak on stage and on rock radio. We covered a lot of ground, from working with producers like Todd Rundgren and Frank Zappa to hanging out with Janis Joplin and seeing Hendrix at Atlanta Pop Festival. I hope you enjoy this wide-ranging conversation and help spread the word out there! The full audio interview is available on Spotify⁩, YouTube and Apple⁩ or wherever else you listen to podcasts. Hot tip: toggle the button on Apple to see the video of the episode! Subscribe and stay tuned~ more on the way! Link up at www.instagram.com/the.curiousmusician and YouTube !

Sorry we got cut off! The current episode of the podcast is a continuation of a conversation that got cut for technical reasons. We jumped back in to a conversation in progress, should you want to watch Part 1 for context. This episode features bassist, songwriter and longtime podcaster Don Cromwell, who you might know as bassist for Air Supply and Eddie Money, as well as host of his eponymous podcast. Dive in for a great conversation and hang! NOTE: this episode cuts short and will be followed by a part 2 to wrap it up. I hope you enjoy this wide-ranging conversation and help spread the word out there! The full audio interview is available on Spotify⁩, YouTube and Apple⁩ or wherever else you listen to podcasts. Hot tip: toggle the button on Apple to see the video of the episode! Subscribe and stay tuned~ more on the way! #Podcast #newpodcast #interview #curious #bassist Link up at www.instagram.com/the.curiousmusician and YouTube !

Happy Monday! The current episode of the podcast features bassist, songwriter and longtime podcaster Don Cromwell, who you might know as bassist for Air Supply and Eddie Money, as well as host of his eponymous podcast. Dive in for a great conversation and hang! NOTE: this episode cut short for technical reasons and will be followed by a part 2 tomorrow to wrap it up. I hope you enjoy this wide-ranging conversation and help spread the word out there! The full audio interview is available on Spotify⁩, YouTube and Apple⁩ or wherever else you listen to podcasts. Hot tip: toggle the button on Apple to see the video of the episode! Subscribe and stay tuned~ more on the way! #Podcast #newpodcast #interview #curious #bassist Link up at www.instagram.com/the.curiousmusician and YouTube !

The current episode of the podcast features drummer, songwriter and voiceover artist Phil Leavitt, who you might know as drummer of the 90’s alt-rock band dada, as well as for the offshoot project 7Horse with bandmate Joie Calio. 7Horse is releasing a cool new album this fall called Doom Scroll Echo that you should definitely check out! I hope you enjoy this wide-ranging conversation and help spread the word out there! The full audio interview is available on Spotify⁩, YouTube and Apple⁩ or wherever else you listen to podcasts. Hot tip: toggle the button on Apple to see the video of the episode! Subscribe and stay tuned~ more on the way! #Podcast #newpodcast #interview #curious #musician Link up at www.instagram.com/the.curiousmusician and YouTube !

The latest episode of the podcast features Katherine Turman, known as a music journalist, producer, author and much more. Her book Louder Than Hell: The Definitive Oral History of Metal is a must read for fans of music and her deep knowledge and love for music and musicians always shines through. She was Editor in Chief at RIP Magazine, a Producer on Rockline and can be found on the Nights with Alice Cooper radio show. We have a shared love of bands and albums known by many and some by very few. Seriously, check these two gems out: Terrell- On the Wings of Dirty Angels Masters of Reality- Sunrise on the Sufferbus I hope you enjoy this wide-ranging conversation and help spread the word out there! The full audio interview is available on Spotify⁩, YouTube and Apple⁩ or wherever else you listen to podcasts. Hot tip: toggle the button on Apple to see the video of the episode! Subscribe and stay tuned~ more on the way! Link up at www.instagram.com/the.curiousmusician and YouTube !

The latest episode of the podcast features Robert Sarzo, long known for his exceptional guitar work and deep sense of musical spirituality. Along with his bassist brother, Sarzo has crafted a path that has led him from the clubs of Florida and NYC to worldwide arena shows and top notch session work. Whether with his band Hurricane or working on movie soundtracks, Sarzo is in deep touch with the music he creates, serving the music onstage or in studio with the soul and touch his decades of learned musicianship and live performances has ingrained. I hope you enjoy this wide-ranging conversation and help spread the word out there! The full audio interview is available on Spotify⁩, YouTube and Apple⁩ or wherever else you listen to podcasts. Hot tip: toggle the button on Apple to see the video of the episode! Subscribe and stay tuned~ more on the way! #Podcast #newpodcast #interview #curious #musician #sarzo Link up at www.instagram.com/the.curiousmusician and YouTube !

Happy Monday! The new episode of the podcast features cellist and composer Jacob Szekely. Born in Brooklyn New York in 1979, Jacob Szekely grew up in a musical family where his talent was recognized early on. By the age of 13, he had written, arranged and improvised on his first commercial album and was sharing the stage with such musical luminaries as Mark Oconnor, Richie Havens, Joan Baez and Don McClean. He was accepted to study classical cello performance at Interlochen Arts Academy before attending The Cleveland Institute of Music for his Bachelor’s Degree with Richard Aaron and The University of Southern California for graduate studies. Strings Magazine has hailed Jacob as “One of the leaders in the Creative String Community,” and Berklee cello professor and multiple Grammy winner Eugene Friesen has declared Jacob’s playing to be to be “The first time a cellist has made a convincing case as a leader in modern jazz!” I have worked with Jacob on my own musical compositions and found him to be a wealth of knowledge, history and talent. I hope you enjoy this wide-ranging conversation and help spread the word out there! The full interview is available at @Spotify⁩ and @Apple⁩ and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Hot tip: toggle the button on Apple to see the video of the episode! Subscribe and stay tuned~ more on the way! Link up at www.instagram.com/the.curiousmusician and YouTube !

The new episode of the podcast is out this week featuring Michael Mortilla, a composer and piano player with a rich history that spans musicals, scoring early silent movies and playing for Martha Graham dance recitals, amongst a host of interesting activities along his journey. I always enjoy communing with Michael and picking his brain~ tune in for an enjoyable and interesting chat about music and creativity. I hope you enjoy this wide-ranging conversation and help spread the word out there! The full interview is available on Spotify⁩ and Apple⁩ and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Hot tip: toggle the button on Apple to see the video of the episode! Subscribe and stay tuned~ more on the way! Link up at www.instagram.com/the.curiousmusician and YouTube !

Link up at www.instagram.com/the.curiousmusician and YouTube !

Greetings and welcome to The Curious Musician! This is a space where we will explore creativity and curiosity by interviewing a host of interesting and notable people for chewy conversations and some great concert stories too. In today's episode I am joined by Glenn Goldstein, a longtime friend and avid concert goer who I’ve seen dozens of great shows with. Glenn also saw some legendary bands back in the late 60’s and early 70’s, providing some great vicarious thrills for you to enjoy. Since we always talk music and concerts when we are together, I thought it would be fun to let you listen in. So, let’s talk rock and roll with Mr. G! Enjoy the episode and stay tuned for more! Link up at www.instagram.com/the.curiousmusician and YouTube !

Greetings and welcome to The Curious Musician! This is a space where we will explore creativity and curiosity by interviewing a host of interesting and notable people for chewy conversations and some great concert stories too. In today's episode I am joined by Eric Skodis, rock drummer extraordinaire known for his work with Imperial Drag, Redd Kross, Fantastic Black, and Missing Persons. He also has some deep experience in the movie business special effects production department, which we dug into a bit. Come hang out and let’s talk rock and roll! I hope you enjoy this wide-ranging conversation and help spread the word out there! The full interview is available at @Spotify⁩ and @Apple⁩ and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Hot tip: toggle the button on Apple to see the video of the episode! Subscribe and stay tuned~ more on the way! Link up at www.instagram.com/the.curiousmusician and YouTube !

Greetings and welcome to The Curious Musician! This is a space where we will explore creativity and curiosity by interviewing a host of interesting and notable people for chewy conversations and some great concert stories too. The new episode of the podcast is out this week featuring Jeff Scott Soto, whose soaring vocals have graced the music of such varied acts as Yngwie Malmsteen, Journey, Trans Siberian Orchestra and the lead singer of the band at the heart of the movie Rock Star. I hope you enjoy this wide-ranging conversation and help spread the word out there! The full interview is available at @Spotify⁩ and @Apple⁩ and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Hot tip: toggle the button on Apple to see the video of the episode! Enjoy the episode, subscribe to the channel and stay tuned for more. Link up at www.instagram.com/the.curiousmusician and YouTube ! Link up at www.instagram.com/the.curiousmusician and YouTube !

Greetings and welcome to The Curious Musician! This is a space where we will explore creativity and curiosity by interviewing a host of interesting and notable people for chewy conversations and some great concert stories too. In today's episode I am joined by Stew Herrera, who has a long history in radio from legendary station KNAC to KLOS, who lists production and imaging director, first-string utility jock, unofficial station mascot, content supplier, and resident grammar and fashion police enforcer under his resume. Stew and I have shared many epic concerts and good times bodyboarding in the ocean as well. Stew is also an avid bicyclist who’s been known to ride from Big Sur to SoCal in one trip. A good man, tried and true. Always a fun conversation to be had! Enjoy the episode, subscribe to the channel and stay tuned for more. Link up at www.instagram.com/the.curiousmusician and YouTube !

Greetings and welcome to The Curious Musician! This is a space where we will explore creativity and curiosity by interviewing a host of interesting and notable people for chewy conversations and some great concert stories too. In today's episode I am joined by Brian Haas, epic piano master and a genuine, passionate human being in full exploration of the universe within. From his best-known project The Jacob Fred Jazz Odyssey to his current band Nolatet, Haas is a musical supernova of gorgeous ideas, powerful rhythms and fearless flow. I highly encourage you to dig into his music and see him live whenever you can! Enjoy the episode, subscribe to the channel and stay tuned for more.Greetings and welcome to The Curious Musician! This is a space where we will explore creativity and curiosity by interviewing a host of interesting and notable people for chewy conversations and some great concert stories too. In today's episode I am joined by Brian Haas, epic piano master and a genuine, passionate human being in full exploration of the universe within. From his best-known project The Jacob Fred Jazz Odyssey to his current band Nolatet, Haas is a musical supernova of gorgeous ideas, powerful rhythms and fearless flow. I highly encourage you to dig into his music and see him live whenever you can! Enjoy the episode, subscribe to the channel and stay tuned for more. Link up at www.instagram.com/the.curiousmusician and YouTube !

Greetings and welcome to The Curious Musician! This is a space where we will explore creativity and curiosity by interviewing a host of interesting and notable people for chewy conversations and some great concert stories too. In today's episode I am joined by the multi-hyphenated musician/songwriter/producer Fernando Perdomo, who has become a sensation on the progressive rock scene. Fernando's journey started in South Florida, which is where we met. He might be the busiest, most ambitious guy I know. Inspiring! Enjoy the episode and stay tuned for more! Link up at www.instagram.com/the.curiousmusician and YouTube !

Greetings and welcome to The Curious Musician! This is a space where we will explore creativity and curiosity by interviewing a host of interesting and notable people for chewy conversations and some great concert stories too. In today's episode I am joined by singer and all around great dude Keith England, whose golden pipes have hit the stage with The Allman Brothers Band and Montrose, among many others. Keith's had an epic rock and roll journey which continues today, still kicking it out there! Enjoy the episode and stay tuned for more! Link up at www.instagram.com/the.curiousmusician and YouTube !