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Join us as we take a look behind the scenes with the independent musicians of New Orleans and surrounding areas in Louisiana. Learn about upcoming projects before they drop. Experience the rich heritage of iconic venues and get first had accounts of exclusive events. Musicians are remarkable people. Get to know them, their struggles, and the inspiration for their art. Neworleansmusicians.com is dedicated to uplifting the artists and providing them with the tools necessary to elevate their craft. We shine a spotlight on them, as well as highlight the music scene and educate everyone with our interviews, album reviews, and music scene news.

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Mike IX Williams

Mike IX Williams is best known for his work as a vocalist in EYEHATEGOD, a band flaunting mixtures of punk and slowed, doomy metal that he and guitarist Jimmy Bower founded in 1988. Since then they have toured the world countless times over, having built a truly unmatched cult-like following. We sit and talk about his life of imbalance as a child, his thirst for new experiences, his published works of music and poetry, and his current tour. Listen in to this in-depth interview! Elevate your health and well-being. Shop Realmushrooms.com and support this show! Here’s 20% off just for our listeners. https://shop.realmushrooms.com?ref=1494 Donate to this show: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=83ZWJWHNRAYNU

49:2714/11/2024

Chris Rico

Guitarist/ vocalist Chris Rico has been a staple in the Louisiana music scene for countless years. Throughout New Orleans, Metairie, and the gulf south, he has continually brought his own style of blues-rock, even delving into rap lyrics and incorporating drum machines. In his youth, the Beatles and Sabbath ushered him into the world of music while exploration lead him through bands like The Ramones and The Dead Kennedies. Picking up a guitar at eleven years of age, tab books and a little help from friends began his journey to present day. Having recently released Vanity Project with his band, Mr. Misled, we discuss the music video making process and where his musical direction is headed. Elevate your health and well-being. Shop Realmushrooms.com and support this show! Here’s 20% off just for our listeners. https://shop.realmushrooms.com?ref=1494 Donate to this show: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=83ZWJWHNRAYNU

01:02:0721/10/2024

Chet Tabor

Originally from just outside of Thibodeaux in Choctaw, Chet Tabor of band Them Guys cites small town roots as propelling his beliefs in his band as a family unit. Those same small town circumstances meant he was hanging out with a group of kids with a larger span in age. Experiencing the tastes and influences from the music collections of the older kids meant he was hearing Pearl Jam and Soundgarden at six years of age. Hearing his father's 70's music and quickly being ushered into his older brother's 90's selections also meant being able to hear the contrasts in musical soundscapes early on in his life. We sit and talk about initial band experiences gone bad, solutions and growth, and his view on the sensations of playing covers as opposed to playing music that he has composed. Elevate your health and well-being. Shop Realmushrooms.com and support this show! Here’s 20% off just for our listeners. https://shop.realmushrooms.com?ref=1494 Donate to this show: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=83ZWJWHNRAYNU

01:16:5504/10/2024

Jayarson

Rapper Jayarson grew up around family that lived all over Louisiana. As a result, his reach has blanketed our state in a comforting style of influence and relatability. His pursuit in knowledge of all things new to him has built him into a forward thinking, business-minded artist that is constantly striving to remain ahead of the curve. He wasn't always like this. On the contrary, he was once juggling creative endeavors, court cases, and a fast life in the streets. His immensely successful music catalog now depicts the trials of a person maturing in real time. We discuss coming of age in the Cash Money and No Limit era, gambling with his business and personal life, and how influences around him as a small child shaped him into the man he is today. Join us! Elevate your health and well-being. Shop Realmushrooms.com and support this show! Here’s 20% off just for our listeners. https://shop.realmushrooms.com?ref=1494 Donate to this show: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=83ZWJWHNRAYNU

01:15:4813/09/2024

Philip Hockok

Philip spent a lot of time in a factory as a child. The sights, smells, and sounds shaped his foray into the world of synthesizers. Ambient and industrial soundscapes became his pursuit. He would go on to tour with bands, performing on stage as well as conducting crowds from the DJ booth. We delve for a time into the wonderlands of the rave era and discuss the effects of that scene on its followers. Now, his eyes are set on Japan where contextual resonance is revered as a major genre. Sit with us and hear about the life of musician and DJ Philip Hickok. Shop Realmushrooms.com and support this show! Here’s 20% off just for our listeners. https://shop.realmushrooms.com?ref=1494 Donate to this show: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=83ZWJWHNRAYNU

01:45:2230/08/2024

Lewis D'Aubin

Lewis D'aubin is a music writer and producer who also fronts the band Consortium of Genius as his alter-ego, Dr. Milo Thaddeus Pinkerton III. Through this mad scientist alter-ego, he also heads up Escape from the Secret Lab. Which is a show that has guest bands fighting for their escape by way of performances that audiences can vote on in real time. Lewis' forte in the technical aspects of audio and video gear has lead him to midi and synthesis based audio productions, as well as sci-fi fueled music and promotional videos. His performances on stage with COG are as colorful and entertaining as his Youtube show, and bare a resemblance to larger-than-life characters like Morgus the Magnificent and GWAR. http://www.consortiumofgenius.com/ https://www.youtube.com/@DoctorPinkerton Shop Realmushrooms.com and support this show! Here’s 20% off just for our listeners. https://shop.realmushrooms.com?ref=1494 Donate to this show: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=83ZWJWHNRAYNU

01:23:5113/08/2024

Big Honxcho

Lyricist and producer Kevin Harris, a.k.a. Big Honxcho, sits with me and talks about his life growing up in the 17th Ward of Uptown New Orleans. Shaped by struggle, loss, and a quest for something greater, we delve into what has impacted him the most and how he is using those experiences to propel him in his current direction. His focus, consideration, and absorption of techniques and market trends are what shape him today. Shop Realmushrooms.com and support this show! Here’s 20% off just for our listeners. https://shop.realmushrooms.com?ref=1494 Donate to this show: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=83ZWJWHNRAYNU

01:41:1131/07/2024

Chris Pryor

Chris Pryor of Chris Pryor and the Main Event grew up in Sarepta, Louisiana and actually began his vocal career participating in karaoke. For the longest time, the blue collar way of life took precedence over singing. He finally got up the nerve to start a band and things have never been the same. His is now amongst the hardest working, most gigging bands out of Baton Rouge, Louisiana. There's a lot to learn, and a lot to laugh about, hearing his experiences throughout this process. Chris Pryor and the Main Event: https://www.maineventrocks.com/ Shop Realmushrooms.com and support this show! Here’s 20% off just for our listeners. https://shop.realmushrooms.com?ref=1494 Donate to this show: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=83ZWJWHNRAYNU

01:33:5212/07/2024

Justin Perez

Justin Perez is a self-taught, lifelong drummer and Louisiana resident. He's played in bands like Skincrawl, Demise, Goatwhore, and is currently the drummer for Blacklist Union. Constanty travelling out of state and touring, his commitment to the art is unparalleled. We speak about his early start in music, his time in Japan with Goatwhore, and the mentors and influences that he feels so fortunate to have met in his lifetime. Join me in getting to know drummer Just Perez. https://blacklistunion.com/ Shop Realmushrooms.com and support this show! Here’s 20% off just for our listeners. https://shop.realmushrooms.com?ref=1494 Donate to this show: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=83ZWJWHNRAYNU Check out our top rating on Feedspot! https://blog.feedspot.com/louisiana_music_podcasts/

01:31:4327/06/2024

Sid Snow

Join us as we take a walk down memory lane with New Orleans multi-instrumentalist Sid Snow. He tells of stories that draw from just about every venue in New Orleans, including the decadent Blue Room at the Roosevelt Hotel. He takes us through Europe and South America during the years he spent touring with everyone from big band players to honkytonk regulars. His band, The Franklin Avenue Underpass was his band locally. Both here and abroad, his experiences with Trini Lopez, Lou Rawls, Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Tripani, Benny Grunch, Frankie Lane and so many more are discussed, with some of the best one liner's you've ever heard sprinkled in! Shop Realmushrooms.com and support this show! Here’s 20% off just for our listeners. https://shop.realmushrooms.com?ref=1494 Donate to this show: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=83ZWJWHNRAYNU

53:4012/06/2024

Jack Miele

Jack Miele is an 11x Platinum, 6x Telly and 5x Global Music Award Winning audio engineer, producer, composer, and multi-instrumentalist. He has also been an audio/ mix engineer for 22 years, with projects winning 2 Grammy Awards and 4 Grammy nominations, as well as on Emmy Award winning television promos. He's been a live guitarist for 30 years. We talk about the bands he's played in over the years and star-studded sessions he's recorded. Studio tactics, band performance strategies and more discussed in this incredibly interesting episode! https://jackmiele.com/ Shop Realmushrooms.com and support this show! Here’s 20% off just for our listeners. https://shop.realmushrooms.com?ref=1494 Donate to this show: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=83ZWJWHNRAYNU

01:16:5528/05/2024

Lilli Lewis

Trained as an opera singer and classical pianist, Georgia native Lilli Lewis has been a composer, producer and performer for over two decades. Fresh off the stage at this year's Jazz Fest, Lilli is well versed in folk, roots, country soul, gospel, and jazz. Having a prodigious ear early on, the practice of music was a way for her to mend early childhood trauma as well as congeal the different hemispheres of her mind. Dave Matthews and Tim Reynolds were enough of an inspiration to her to quit her job, leave town, and pursue her career in music. She has always been a multi-genre writer, finding it difficult to identify with any one in particular. Listen in as we laugh and explore the thoughts of the beautiful Lilli Lewis. https://www.lillilewis.com/ Shop Realmushrooms.com and support this show! Here’s 20% off just for our listeners. https://shop.realmushrooms.com?ref=1494 Donate to this show: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=83ZWJWHNRAYNU

02:11:5114/05/2024

Jan Ramsey (Pt. 2)

In this episode, Offbeat Magazine publisher Jan Ramsey talks about the challenges she faced as a board member of the French Quarter Festival. She gives us insight into the inner workings of the festival and what could be improved upon. We talk about the musicians' union in New Orleans, venue ailments downtown and their cultural impact, and a musician directory she created that was ahead of its time. She reflects on her time at college and tells all in this important finale of out time together. https://www.offbeat.com/ Shop Realmushrooms.com and support this show! Here’s 20% off just for our listeners. https://shop.realmushrooms.com?ref=1494 Donate to this show: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=83ZWJWHNRAYNU

01:43:0030/04/2024

Jan Ramsey (Pt 1)

Jan Ramsey, publisher of Offbeat Magazine, gives an in-depth look into her formative years and her assumption of various roles of influence living and working in New Orleans. We discuss the underlying mechanics and infrastructure of local festivals, museums, and social landscapes, and how they impact the music scene in New Orleans. Peer into her childhood and witness the arts through the lens of a passionate, articulate music journalist. https://www.offbeat.com/ Shop Realmushrooms.com and support this show! Here’s 20% off just for our listeners. https://shop.realmushrooms.com?ref=1494 Donate to this show: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=83ZWJWHNRAYNU

01:54:5315/04/2024

Alfred Banks

There is so much that can be said about lyricist Alfred Banks, from the 12th Ward in New Orleans, Louisiana. His entrepreneurial acumen and diligence has landed him on the cover of major publications, a groundbreaking performance with the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra, a feature at Jazz Fest, and so much more. Self-made and booked out to the end of the year, we sit and talk about the experiences that made him and his strides in the business of music. https://www.underdogcentral.com/ Shop Realmushrooms.com and support this show! Here’s 20% off just for our listeners. https://shop.realmushrooms.com?ref=1494 Donate to this show: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=83ZWJWHNRAYNU

01:42:1901/04/2024

Johnny Lagrange

Guitarist and vocalist Johnny Lagrange of The Bald Dog Project hails from Garyville, Louisiana. We talk about his roots in Cajun and country music, and how the greats like Black Sabbath and Slayer broadened his exploration. His move into sobriety never stifled his creativity. Rather, authored frustrations written during recovery, coupled with an acoustic guitar he was given as a gift, fueled a fusion of acoustic and heavy metal that has come to be known as The Bald Dog Project. It causes us to define what is "heavy" in music and transitions us to a new project that's been under wraps until now. The Blackwall Symphony, an amalgamation of heavy metal and orchestra is revealed. Join us! Shop Realmushrooms.com and support this show! Here’s 20% off just for our listeners. https://shop.realmushrooms.com?ref=1494 Donate to this show: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=83ZWJWHNRAYNU

01:14:0018/03/2024

Sean Riley

Freshly signed to Pugnacious Records, singer/ songwriter and guitarist Sean Riley originally hails from Saratoga Springs, New York. He grew up listening to Roy Orbison, Beach Boys, Paul Simon, and Waylon Jennings. Though no one in his family played, he just loved the look of an SG hanging on the music shop wall and took it upon himself to learn. He was a bit of a shy kid but playing helped him out of his shell, finding support and making friends along the way. He gravitated toward his current expressions of blues, roots, and Americana and formed Sean Riley and the Water. While Manhattan venues started disappearing, he joined the migration to the underground venues and house shows playing funky rock, indie, and blues in clubs in Brooklyn. He enjoys the feeling he gets from performing live and has chosen to capture his recordings in that manner. His new album, Stone Cold Hands, is coming out March 8th. seanrileyandthewater.com Shop Realmushrooms.com and support this show! Here’s 20% off just for our listeners. https://shop.realmushrooms.com?ref=1494 Donate to this show: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=83ZWJWHNRAYNU

01:01:2617/02/2024

Dean Zucchero

Bassist Dean Zucchero has a resume a mile long that starts in Manhattan and ends up in New Orleans, including a nine-year stint in Europe. He has played along-side such respected musicians as Popa Chubby, Ghalia Volt, Sweet Georgia Brown, Little Freddie King, and Johnny Sansone, to name a few. His projects have charted on Billboard while his acumen has landed him the position of program director at Bratz Y'all, a German Bistro in the Bywater area of New Orleans. Hear about his travels, his studio sessions, his new label, and his six year stint playing with Cyril Neville (The Meters, The Neville Brothers). https://deanzucchero.com Shop Realmushrooms.com and support this show! Here’s 20% off just for our listeners. https://shop.realmushrooms.com?ref=1494 Donate to this show: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=83ZWJWHNRAYNU

01:10:2403/02/2024

Adam Pearce

Born in Bunkie, Louisiana, Adam chose an instrument over a high school class ring and scored his first guitar from the famed Cajun Pawn Stars. A taste for the classics made him choose Led Zeppelin and Temple of the Dog when auditioning for national TV show The Voice. Making the cut landed him in Hollywood! Natural talent and hard work has kept his bookings plentiful. Experience the life of a musician through the eyes of a gifted, dedicated guitarist and singer, Adam Pearce. Shop Realmushrooms.com and support this show! Here’s 20% off just for our listeners. https://shop.realmushrooms.com?ref=1494 Donate to this show: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=83ZWJWHNRAYNU

01:17:2720/01/2024

Kirk Windstein Pt. 2

"Leave your ego at the door", is Kirk's opening discussion in part two. It's what empowers the creative process for his bands like Crowbar, Down, and EyeAm. He talks about how juggling multiple projects is a comfort zone of sorts for him. His solo project (2nd album complete now) is even a separate voice from the others. Creating is more meaningful to him than social engagements. Listen in as we dive deeper into his world. Shop Realmushrooms.com and support this show! Here’s 20% off just for our listeners. https://shop.realmushrooms.com?ref=1494 Donate to this show: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=83ZWJWHNRAYNU

01:08:2806/01/2024

Kirk Windstein Pt. 1

Born in Middlesex, England, Kirk Windstein came to settle in River Ridge, Louisiana as a young child. He has since come to establish himself as a keystone in the southern metal genres, signifying an unstoppable force in bands like Crowbar, Down, EyeAm, and Kingdom of Sorrow. We sit and talk about his experiences as a child that led him to music, his initial exploration in thrash playing with Mike Hatch, Jimmy Bauer, and Mike Savoy in Shell Shock, and a few choice words of advice from his father that he holds dear. There's so much packed into this one. I do hope you enjoy! Shop Realmushrooms.com and support this show! Here’s 20% off just for our listeners. https://shop.realmushrooms.com?ref=1494 Donate to this show: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=83ZWJWHNRAYNU

01:03:1023/12/2023

Taylor Nauta

Taylor Nauta of Baton Rouge, Louisiana is primarily a country Americana musician. Taking with him the knowledge of scale patterns, chord building, and basic theory, he cut his teeth in Nashville, chasing the dream like so many. He managed to pay the bills teaching karate and building guitars at Gibson Guitars. There were many moments of impact there. He married and divorced the daughter of a country music mogul. Meeting established musicians like James Marsden and Walt Aldridge really help to shape the artist he is today. Nowadays, he and his band, Taylor Nauta Music, tour the United States and Canada performing in the vein of his original influences like Rodger Miller, Hank Thompson, Meryl Travis, Waylon Jennings and Willie Nelson. https://taylornautamusic.com/ Shop Realmushrooms.com and support this show! Here’s 20% off just for our listeners. https://shop.realmushrooms.com?ref=1494 Donate to this show: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=83ZWJWHNRAYNU

01:14:2329/11/2023

Silver Dose

Guzz Andrade of Silver Dose talks about growing up in Sao Paulo, Brazil and how a bootleg copy of a Nirvana album sparked something in him that will never die. Listen in as we discuss his South American roots, how he came to Louisiana, and what he has done to stay fluent and relevant in the world of rock and roll. Shop Realmushrooms.com and support this show! Here’s 20% off just for our listeners. https://shop.realmushrooms.com?ref=1494 Donate to this show: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=83ZWJWHNRAYNU

01:24:0316/11/2023

Steve Mignano

Guitarist Steve Mignano of bands Drab and Garguts speaks on gaining a discipline in music, his moment of Zen touring with blues harmonica player Johnny Reed, his current heavy metal New Orleans bands, the 19 yr old novice within him that just won't die, and so much more. Join us and hear about how he walks the line between paying the bills and retaining his creative expression. Shop Realmushrooms.com and support this show! Here’s 20% off just for our listeners. https://shop.realmushrooms.com?ref=1494 Donate to this show: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=83ZWJWHNRAYNU

01:32:4805/11/2023

David McBurnett

David McBurnett is mainly known for being a producer in music television, but has also worked in the festival and production side of the music business for decades. Playing guitar alongside Duke Edwards, he toured nationally with a travelling musical commune called Papa Dukie and the Mud People, coming to settle in Wallace, Louisiana. Where the music at a black Baptist wake would cement his place in the groove. We discuss his involvement in video production for the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival for over forty years, his first national show featuring Jerry Lee Lewis, Fats Domino, and Ray Charles, and his coming television series "There Will Be Dancing" depicting the history of music and heritage from a New Orleans perspective. Shop Realmushrooms.com and support this show! Here’s 20% off just for our listeners. https://shop.realmushrooms.com?ref=1494 Donate to this show: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=83ZWJWHNRAYNU

01:19:3722/10/2023

Pious

I had the opportunity to sit down with Eric Fox and Mike Dawsey of Pious at Eric's shop, Turning Point Tattoos in Mandeville, Louisiana. We discussed how they met and how the band came to be, as well as what aspirations they share in the band's direction. We got to discuss the upcoming album and sorted through what works and what doesn't work for them. Join us for a laid back look at an enduring metal band in the midst of a new and interesting album. Shop Realmushrooms.com and support this show! Here’s 20% off just for our listeners. https://shop.realmushrooms.com?ref=1494 Donate to this show: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=83ZWJWHNRAYNU

01:05:3001/10/2023

Christopher Burton

Saxophonist Christopher Burton plays in so many bands these days. And they run the gamut from the New Orleans Concert Band to Purikura Panic, an anime cover band. As a child, he was exposed to much gospel, as well as the likes of Minnie Riperton, Etta James, and Sam Cooke. Submersing himself in everything extracurricular, he walks us through his life overcoming spinal meningitis and partial deafness, to the many ways he found to stay fluent and grow as a musician, and brings us up to date on teaching music and the many bands he is in today. You will not find a stronger work ethic or a more genuine person! Shop Realmushrooms.com and support this show! Here’s 20% off just for our listeners. https://shop.realmushrooms.com?ref=1494 Donate to this show: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=83ZWJWHNRAYNU

01:12:1016/09/2023

Justin Curry

Originally from Madison, Ohio, violinist Justin Curry has come to settle in downtown New Orleans, Louisiana. Coming from an extremely musical family, he's played violin professionally since he was sixteen years old. From classical, to bossa nova, to traditional Asian music, he has played many genres on several continents. We discuss Vienna, Tokyo, and New Orleans musical atmospheres, citing the characteristics and nuances of each. He hopes to develop his own music venue at a newly acquired building on Royal street in the French Quarter. And he brings with him a maintained style that is unto itself. Shop Realmushrooms.com and support this show! Here’s 20% off just for our listeners. https://shop.realmushrooms.com?ref=1494 Donate to this show: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=83ZWJWHNRAYNU

01:01:4002/09/2023

Steve Staples

Steve Staples of The Iceman Special has travelled the country in pursuit of his passion for music; several times over. At one time even packing up into an RV and setting off with no destination other than music itself. Between his immeasurable talent, and his immense amount of experience, he has found that sweet music in the psychedelic tapestry that is The Iceman Special. And anyone who has seen their shows will understand why, along with his band mates, Steve is something unique; and has a story to tell that is deserving of your time. We are fortunate to have a band like The Iceman Special as site members. A big thank you goes out to Euclid Records for allowing us their stage to record this interview, and to manager Wes Keith for making sure it all came together! Shop Realmushrooms.com and support this show! Here’s 20% off just for our listeners. https://shop.realmushrooms.com?ref=1494 Donate to this show: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=83ZWJWHNRAYNU

39:4620/08/2023

Oktober Sky

Now living in Louisiana, Tylar Cash (a.k.a. Oktober Sky) grew up in Modesto, California. He brings with him a unique mixture of emo-rap/ rock with pop sensibilities and an aim to nurture a better version of self from everyone. Armed with a mic and a vision, and through hard work and constant refinement of his own talent, he has managed to release three professional music videos and four produced songs in a short amount of time. Join us and gain an understanding of his perspective on current music and the sonic direction he envisions for the future. Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3g2QV6endDxdJbbQou5FRY?si=WJ2LIhI9RsKm3uPj6nDyJQ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/oktobersky999 Shop Realmushrooms.com and support this show! Here’s 20% off just for our listeners. https://shop.realmushrooms.com?ref=1494 Donate to this show: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=83ZWJWHNRAYNU

40:1731/07/2023

Wayne Kahn

Wayne Kahn was a radio DJ up in D.C. for a number of years. And at one time he owned a music label, Right On Rhythm, subsequently acquired by the Smithsonian Folkways. Not that long ago, he came into possession of a collection of Betamax tapes containing hours of footage of the Carriere family, a south Louisiana family steeped in the roots of zydeco music. Here, he tells the tale of Roy Carriere and family, how he fought for (and won) Roy's music rights, and how he aims to carry on their legacy embarking on a quest to produce their documentary, Zydeco by Birth. Sit back and listen in to history in the making! Fund the Carrier Project: https://gofund.me/b21e8b1b Wayne Kahn's profile: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100085931411721 Shop Realmushrooms.com and support this show! Here’s 20% off just for our listeners. https://shop.realmushrooms.com?ref=1494 Donate to this show: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=83ZWJWHNRAYNU

43:5817/07/2023

Mark Samuels of Basin Street Records

Growing up in New Orleans, Mark went to school with and befriended some of the city's most iconic musicians. Through these personal bonds, and a lot of hard work, he started Basin Street Records. Twenty-five years later, he's still capturing the hearts and lives of bands and bringing them to the world. Join us as we learn what his life was like before this all begin, and what it has come to be through the respected Basin Street Records. https://www.basinstreetrecords.com/ Shop Realmushrooms.com and support this show! Here’s 20% off just for our listeners. https://shop.realmushrooms.com?ref=1494 Donate to this show: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=83ZWJWHNRAYNU

01:49:5625/06/2023

Chris Leblanc (part 2)

We dive deeper into the life of Louisiana Music Hall of Fame musician Chris Leblanc, discussing how the birth of his son changed his life in music. We also discuss how some unfortunate events darken the mood of his new material and has had him submersing himself in his work. The topic of his new material surfaces again as we contemplate when the time will be right to release it, and what that strategy may be in the changing landscape. Please join us in taking a closer look at the life of a man that has meant so much to so many. Shop Realmushrooms.com and support this show! Here’s 20% off just for our listeners. https://shop.realmushrooms.com?ref=1494 Donate to this show: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=83ZWJWHNRAYNU

01:06:1710/06/2023

Chris Leblanc (pt. 1)

Chris Leblanc was born and raised in Baton Rouge, Louisiana and grew up in a musical family. From fourth grade until graduating high school he was in the school band, achieving the role of drum major. He can hold his own on trumpet, drums, bass, guitar and keys. We discuss his life as a child, on through his first album and concert, culminating in a successful career with his own band as well as in studio sessions with greats like Dr. John, Tab Benoit, Yellowman, Blues Travelers and countless other superstars. Please join me in getting to know Louisiana Music Hall of Famer Chris Leblanc. Shop Realmushrooms.com and support this show! Here’s 20% off just for our listeners. https://shop.realmushrooms.com?ref=1494 Donate to this show: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=83ZWJWHNRAYNU

01:40:1126/05/2023

Deep Sleep Atlantic

Travis Marc comes to New Orleans via England, and before that, Johannesburg, South Africa. He has been signed by several independent labels as well as major labels including Universal. He has been in bands that have charted on Billboard and is fluent on countless instruments. From strategic band breakups to new formations and life-altering offers, he's seen so much and is nowhere near finished. Join us in finding about his trials throughout life, how he has sharpened his business acumen over time, and where he's headed now with his new project, Deep Sleep Atlantic. Shop Realmushrooms.com and support this show! Here’s 20% off just for our listeners. https://shop.realmushrooms.com?ref=1494 Donate to this show: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=83ZWJWHNRAYNU

01:51:2212/05/2023

Jorge Caicedo

Fluent on bass, guitar, and clarinet, Metairie, La. resident Jorge is an indubitable wealth of knowledge in the music world. His technical skill on the strings is something to be admired and appreciated. Currently playing in The Grooxs and MIMIC, you can hear his technique shine through in everything of which he is a part. And those whom have taken lessons from him surely carry on the torch. Sit with us and enjoy the beautiful musical mind that is Jorge Caicedo. Shop Realmushrooms.com and support this show! Here’s 20% off just for our listeners. https://shop.realmushrooms.com?ref=1494 Donate to this show: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=83ZWJWHNRAYNU

01:20:1228/04/2023

The Will Wesley Band

Having just returned from touring Thailand, The Will Wesley Band members Will Wesley and Phil Chandler sat down with Neworleansmusicians.com and told us all about it. We discussed Will's childhood and start in music, how the duo came to meet, their business practices while navigating Covid, and the star studded list of contributors to their latest album. They're on all major platforms as The Will Wesley Band and as a duo named Will and Phil. Shop Realmushrooms.com and support this show! Here’s 20% off just for our listeners. https://shop.realmushrooms.com?ref=1494 Donate to this show: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=83ZWJWHNRAYNU

01:17:2914/04/2023

Vinnie LaBella

For the first time since parting ways with Exhorder three years ago, founding guitarist Vinnie LaBella sits down and tells all. We discuss his childhood, the introduction into his first band Sabotage, his punk influence, time during and parting ways with Exhorder, and his current projects. This could be perhaps the most encompassing and revealing interview he's ever given. Join us and learn about the man behind the guitar; the distinguished, the respected, Vinnie LaBella. Please consider following this link, and choosing your preferred streaming platform to follow us https://neworleansmusicians.com/blog/podcast-and-yt-reusable-blocks/ Shop Realmushrooms.com and support this show! Here’s 20% off just for our listeners. https://shop.realmushrooms.com?ref=1494 Donate to this show: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=83ZWJWHNRAYNU

01:32:4731/03/2023

Chris Beary

A lifelong resident of New Orleans, Chris Beary began his foray into local music as a kid riding his bike to Jimmy's Music Club for the all ages shows. He has since become a CPA, an attorney, and a philanthropist. He has founded 6 non-profits and is currently managing 5 of them including Grace at the Green Light, The Fat Bankers Social Aid & Pleasure Club, The Funky Uncle Live, and Northshore Radio. Join us as we discuss his life leading to this point, the impact The Funky Uncle Live has had on local music, and the much anticipated Louisiana Music & Heritage Experience, a project for which he is now spearheading. Shop Realmushrooms.com and support this show! Here’s 20% off just for our listeners. https://shop.realmushrooms.com?ref=1494 Donate to this show: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=83ZWJWHNRAYNU

57:3718/03/2023

Okay, Boomhauer

Connor Graham began life in Ascension Parish and over time became an accomplished singer, guitar player, and trumpet player. For a long time, trumpet was his main instrument. At one point he was a trumpet player in a rap metal band while also taking side gigs at jazz performances. Through music lessons in and out of high school and countless hours on Guitar Hero, he made the transition to playing guitar. Throughout his life he played in several bands; one of which, Bayou Bullets, became a successful band playing 70's style hard rock. We follow him through ups and downs, ultimately landing us with his current pop-punk project and answer to unabashed self expression, Okay Boomhauer. Shop Realmushrooms.com and support this show! Here’s 20% off just for our listeners. https://shop.realmushrooms.com?ref=1494 Donate to this show: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=83ZWJWHNRAYNU

01:43:0304/03/2023

Petty Betty

Petty Betty, a four piece band from Baton Rouge, Louisiana is fronted by singer Erica Calle. Currently a cover band with a new addition to their line-up, they soon hope to enact their combined 50 plus years of experience and begin the journey of laying down some original tracks. Erica sits down with Neworleansmusicians.com and talks about cultural diversity, her transition as a singer from choirs to bands, overcoming situations that suppressed her voice, and the stylized look you'll find when they hit the stage. Join us in getting to know the powerful voice and beautiful person that is Erica Calle. Shop Realmushrooms.com and support this show! Here’s 20% off just for our listeners. https://shop.realmushrooms.com?ref=1494 Donate to this show: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=83ZWJWHNRAYNU Music Video link for our mid-show band shout out: 99 Summerz - https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCwVi73u0Mwfe-sYx4w0-i9A?fbclid=PAAaZxzOjIMCeSs8zsQ-6LqS6gSCDNSbLTHhbqHubypf9L9g_pzc90GLXNxLI

01:23:3118/02/2023

Tamarie T and thee Elektra Kumpany

His brand of funk is something he lives and breathes, and his showmanship is like no other. Originally from the south side of Chicago in a town called Inglewood, Tamarie T grew up fixated on superstars like James Brown and Prince. Performing has been in his blood as far back as he can remember. And he's followed his passion doing whatever it took to remain in its light; at times, even living in a storage unit to make music his life. In this episode, we find him in a transitional phase, being new to this city, and in the process of moving himself and his band down to the big easy. He talks about his life up to this point, recalling both the good times and the bad. But he exudes honesty and passion throughout in this remarkably candid interview. Shop Realmushrooms.com and support this show! Here’s 20% off just for our listeners. https://shop.realmushrooms.com?ref=1494 Donate to this show: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=83ZWJWHNRAYNU

02:01:0204/02/2023

David Trahan

In this episode, we feature a guest spot I took on another podcast, Getting To Know You, with Tim Traigle. His show takes a look at people in a personal light, gaining information throughout the course of their life. On his show, I was also able to talk about how Neworleansmusicians.com began and what I have shaped it into. I thought it would be of interest to fans, friends, and members of the website. I hope everyone enjoys the show! And please be sure to check out the Getting To Know You Podcast when you have a chance. Shop Realmushrooms.com and support this show! Here’s 20% off just for our listeners. https://shop.realmushrooms.com?ref=1494 Donate to this show: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=83ZWJWHNRAYNU

01:05:5521/01/2023

Pocket Chocolate

Pocket Chocolate, a New Orleans funk band, is the amalgamation of brass, keys, strings, and drums. They perform covers as well as originals, seamlessly blending together their favorite funk songs with improvisational jam sessions, and also play original material in their sets. Although recording their debut EP while constantly gigging has been a challenge for their 9 members, they are extremely active in the New Orleans music scene. In this episode, I sit down with Gabe, a member who plays bass, guitar, piano and sings, and Dalton who plays piano and percussion. And we discuss Gabe’s influences from childhood, his experiences with the band, their album EP, and so much more. Shop Realmushrooms.com and support this show! Here’s 20% off just for our listeners. https://shop.realmushrooms.com?ref=1494 Donate to this show: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=83ZWJWHNRAYNU

01:23:3107/01/2023

Ben Redwine

Ben Redwine, a resident of Folsom, Louisiana has recorded for six labels, performed on four continents, served 27 years in the military, taught music for six years, and earned three degrees, one of which was his Doctorate Degree in Latin American music history. As a child growing up in Oklahoma, he began taking clarinet lessons from his grandfather, a professional orchestral musician. Join us as we discuss jazz history, his experiences around the world, and his current project, a multi-continental original concerto and jazz history presentation. This project will be financed through crowdfunding and organizations in stages. If you would like to be involved in this project, please reach out to Ben through these means. email: [email protected] - 15046779600 - https://www.redwinejazz.com/ Shop Realmushrooms.com and support this show! Here’s 20% off just for our listeners. https://shop.realmushrooms.com?ref=1494 Donate to this show: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=83ZWJWHNRAYNU

38:5023/12/2022

Fuel the Funeral Entertainment

Hunter Bruce, born in Cutoff Louisiana and founder of Fuel the Funeral Entertainment, discusses his life as a child and how his company came to exist. With a deep history and rich knowledge of the Louisiana music scene, his inspiration is gained from the very bands he represents. His bookings and promotional services expose and propel local bands to national audiences. Having recently expanded the scope of his utility, he touches on his motivations, his current goals, and his best business practices. Want more for your band? FTF offers booking, developmental services, PR & promotional services, EPK one sheets, website building and more. Contact info in this episode. Shop Realmushrooms.com and support this show! Here’s 20% off just for our listeners. https://shop.realmushrooms.com?ref=1494 Donate to this show: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=83ZWJWHNRAYNU

51:4509/12/2022

Matt Rhombus of Totem

Born in Shreveport, Louisiana, bassist Matt Rhombus' ascent into the world of music began when he encountered a family member’s extensive record and CD collection. Within the collection, Matt gravitated toward the nu-metal and alt-rock sounds coming from the speakers. Since then, the typical struggle of a child to find his place in the world was paralleled by the challenge of finding his place in the musical landscape around him. Transcending into dimensions of sludge, punk, and rock-and-roll, Matt and his band, Totem, hope to convey emotion as well as praise and revere the art form. Shop Realmushrooms.com and support this show! Here’s 20% off just for our listeners. https://shop.realmushrooms.com?ref=1494 Donate to this show: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=83ZWJWHNRAYNU

47:3425/11/2022

Darnell Cotton

Darnell Cotton, CEO of Grynd Tyme Entertainment was an integral part in the birth of the rap scene in Baton Rouge. Recently featured in a documentary on the origins of rap in Baton Rouge, Diamond in the Dirt, Darnell's credits in both rap and R&B genres span some forty years and are extensive. Join us as we discuss his childhood relationships with people like Manny Fresh and Gregory D., his years touring nationally, and his current direction in the music business. Shop Realmushrooms.com and support this show! Here’s 20% off just for our listeners. https://shop.realmushrooms.com?ref=1494 Donate to this show: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=83ZWJWHNRAYNU

01:25:5512/11/2022

Ole Oddlokken

Now a Louisiana resident, Ole Oddlokken hails from Lillehammer, Norway and has played saxophone since the age of nine. While taking band classes and participating in after school and summertime music programs, he also learned songs like "When the Saints Go Marching In" on the family's Hammond B3 at home. He moved on to adult orchestras and jazz in big bands. While studying fine art in Norway, he met his wife Nonney, a New Orleans native attending fine art classes at the same school. The two would start a family and eventually move to Louisiana in '94. Join us as we sit and talk with Ole about the origins of his sound and their influence on his role in bands throughout New Orleans. Shop Realmushrooms.com and support this show! Here’s 20% off just for our listeners. https://shop.realmushrooms.com?ref=1494 Donate to this show: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=83ZWJWHNRAYNU

46:0621/10/2022

MJ Dardar

Singer Michael Dardar currently lives in Houma, but grew up in Venice, Louisiana. His mother was a leader in the church choir, giving him an intimate perspective on music at an early age. Some of his performances today are as an acoustic duo with co-writer Jerry Martin. And others are with a six piece band including a brass section. The band complements his soulful voice with their rhythm and blues, country and soul tones. Together with Jerry, their writing starts with a lyrical idea which then gives way to a melody. Their records are entire stories driven by these melodic and lyrical contents. Throughout his career, exploring possibilities has birthed new creative works in his life. During Covid, he and other band members published 41 videos in 30 days. And with each album he delights in a fresh look at a new sound and mood. Join us as we discuss his upbringing and inspirations, transitions in genre, and his recent signing to Red Stick Records. Shop Realmushrooms.com and support this show! Here’s 20% off just for our listeners. https://shop.realmushrooms.com?ref=1494 Donate to this show: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=83ZWJWHNRAYNU

50:2306/10/2022