Best Independentartist Podcasts (2024)

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#316 - Wipe Your Feet at the Door Before You Enter the Theater 42:11

1h ago42:11

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You get on stage, and you’re not sure what you’re supposed to do. Is it a matter of just singing the songs? Do you create a conversation with the audience? Or do you suffer from some form of stage fright, maybe to the point where you think you’re going to throw up once you’re on stage (or before)? Joining us today is Bill Cakmis. A seasoned profess…

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#315 - Songs From A Camper Van 45:33

35m ago45:33

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Celebrating his 30th anniversary in the music industry with his band “The Nadas”, singer/songwriter, and founding member Jason Walsmith joins us in the studio to talk about his career. Jason has spent his adult life as a career musician, storyteller, photographer, traveler, and adventurer. The celebrated folk-Americana act The Nadas have amassed a …

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#314 - You've Got To Swim Out To Meet Your Ship 50:22

17d ago50:22

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As one of 39 kids of the world famous Osmond family (who sold over 100 million records), our guest Nathan Osmond grew up on the set of his uncles TV Show during their heyday. He himself went on to form another generation of Osmond singers, who toured with such 90’s acts as New Kids On The Block, Naughty By Nature, and Colour Me Badd. The son of Ala…

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#313 - The Anatomy of The Song 1:04:18

22d ago1:04:18

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Meet Dave Lenahan. He started out in the music business by being a DJ at WKSU radio on the campus of Kent State University, doing afternoon drive time jazz. He went on to work at Country Station WUBE in Cincinnati OH, but in short order he determined that he was destined to become a hit songwriter. We discuss the anatomy of the song, how to put one…

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#312 - Touring Career Workshop 39:12

20d ago39:12

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Unless you work for a major corporation within the music industry, and are blessed to have a great benefits package, you must fend for yourself in order to provide the tools needed to get by in life: health insurance, retirement plans, and the general skills to run your own business. Make no mistake about it, if you are a freelance technician in th…

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#311 - The Japanese Tea Ceremony 56:58

1M ago56:58

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Record Store Day was conceived in 2007 at a gathering of independent record store owners and employees as a way to celebrate and spread the word about the unique culture surrounding the nearly 1400 independently-owned record stores in the US and thousands of similar stores internationally. The first Record Store Day took place on April 19, 2008. To…

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#310 - Making It Big One Gig At A Time 34:32

1M ago34:32

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Stone Senate has been called “a heavier version of Lynyrd Skynyrd, crossed with The Allman Brothers Band”. While being mentioned in such heady company is flattering, it is important to note Stone Senate is most definitely not a retro act. They are taking what came naturally from their collective influences a step further and making a name for thems…

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#309 - The Roadie Cartel 39:29

1M ago39:29

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‘Watching Guns N’ Roses from the side of the stage in London, standing on the set of Saturday Night Live with Paul Simon, receiving a signed skateboard from Carrie Underwood, and mixing front-of-house sound for Kiss…’ These are just a handful of experiences in the rearview mirror of Phillip Kriz’s extraordinary journey in the music industry as a so…

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#308 - Where in The Song is The Moment? 44:37

2M ago44:37

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You crafted your songs. You've put your heart and soul into them, but when you're on stage, the response from the audience is lackluster at best. Is it the material you're performing. In many cases, while the songs are excellent, the presentation is not. Where in the song is the moment on stage that defines who you are? This is where Tom Jackson Pr…

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#307 - An Alligator Walking Thru The Everglades 54:29

2M ago54:29

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Continuing our ongoing series of "Between The Notes" episodes with music industry veteran Jack Sharkey, We have a discussion that is often overlooked, or at the very least ignored... The loss of hearing due to years of performing live music. Jack, who himself suffers from hearing loss because of loud volumes on stage (along with a inexperienced sou…

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#306 - It's Pop Culture at the End of the Day 43:00

3M ago43:00

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Do you sometimes feel as though you're just a T-Shirt salesperson, with a 30 minute presentation that's called a set list? Do you wonder why some acts who are at the same level as you, have a product line or sponsor helping support their career while you don't? What seperates you from those that are finding that perfect sponsorship or product brand…

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#305 - Night Train To Nashville 51:07

3M ago51:07

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What started out as a project in a screenwriting class in a writers boot camp, has turned into a novel describing how Nashville, also known as “Music City” evolved into what it is today… or not. Nashville Tennessee is well known for its Country music, but did you know that the birthplace of Rhythm and Blues, or what we these days call “R&B” actuall…

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#304 - The Disruptors 49:22

3M ago49:22

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dis·rup·tion (noun) Definition: "A radical change to an existing industry or market due to technological innovation." According to our guest Jack Sharkey, who is with KEF Audio, music and the culture at large needs disruption to keep it fresh and engaging. The digital revolution and the chokehold the “industry” has on art has made it nearly impossi…

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#303 - You Have One Chance To Make a Bad First Impression 49:58

3M ago49:58

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What makes a successful singer or songwriter? Is it perseverance? Is it working with seasoned co-songwriters or industry veterans? Could your stumbling block be the lack of networking or that first impression? There are often more questions than answers. Enter Marc-Alan Barnette to help us navigate those swampy waters. Marc-Alan Barnette, aka “THUN…

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#302 - Getting Feedback and Results From Your Fans 35:57

3M ago35:57

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Finn Hodgins, who is the Founder and CEO of Grouped, a platform where independent and label artists can create and engage their fans, and help turn them into a revenue stream for the artist. 90% of artists derive their income from their top 1% of their fan base. Grouped helps with the data entry, and the algorithms that the artist needs to achieve …

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Episode 362: 2023: Best of R&B Year End Review (Vol. 3) 1:49:46

4M ago1:49:46

1:49:46

Hey Cmoove Groovers!! This is the Best of R&B Year End Review for 2023. This mix is NSFW (unless you wear headphones). There are EXPLICIT lyrics. You have been warned. Other than that....Sit back Listen.....Share....and Enjoy.. 2023: Best of R&B Year End Review (Vol. 3)01. NxWorries - Where I Go (feat. H.E.R.) [Explicit] | (00:00) | 02. SZA - Kill …

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#301 - Overcoming The Monster 39:17

4M ago39:17

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It’s been said that each of us can do at least one thing better than ten thousand other people. Singer/Songwriter, Producer, Multi-Instrumentalist, and the proprietor of a Nashville based recording studio, Robin Ruddy found multiple things she is good at accomplishing. When Robin lost her husband to cancer, she began creating a musical journey to h…

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Episode 361: Who Da Neo-Soul Is This? : 2024 (Vol. 03) 2:15:40

4M ago2:15:40

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We start off the New Year with some of that good music you like. STILL Introducing you to that good music that you might not hear on the radio from Neo and Independent Soul, Alternative R&B, NuJazz and Instrumentalist artists. As always.. Listen... Enjoy...and Share... (Gone head and hit that like button too). djcmoove.podomatic.net Who Da Neo-Soul…

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Episode 360: 2023: Best of R&B Year End Review (Vol.2) 2:19:32

4M ago2:19:32

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Hey Cmoove Groovers!! This is the Best of R&B Year End Review for 2023. This mix is NSFW (unless you wear headphones). There are EXPLICIT lyrics. You have been warned. Other than that....Sit back Listen.....Share....and Enjoy.. 2023: Best of R&B Year End Review (Vol. 2)01. Brent Faiyaz - Upset (feat. Tommy Richman & FELIX!) [Explicit] | (00:00)02. …

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#300 - Our 300th Episode! 1:03:03

4M ago1:03:03

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We can’t believe it's been six years in the making to get to this moment, and we wanted to do something special… or at least different. For the first time ever, the host of the show, Bob Bender, becomes the guest! After all this time, we find out what makes Bob tick, how (and why) he got into the music business, and the reason he stuck with it for …

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Episode 359: Who Da Neo-Soul Is This? : 2024 (Vol. 02) 2:32:06

4M ago2:32:06

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We start off the New Year with some of that good music you like. STILL Introducing you to that good music that you might not hear on the radio from Neo and Independent Soul, Alternative R&B, NuJazz and Instrumentalist artists. As always.. Listen... Enjoy...and Share... (Gone head and hit that like button too). djcmoove.podomatic.net Who Da Neo-Soul…

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Episode 358: 2023: Best of R&B Year End Review (Vol. 1) 2:10:39

4M ago2:10:39

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Hey Cmoove Groovers!! This is the Best of R&B Year End Review for 2023. This mix is NSFW (unless you wear headphones). There are EXPLICIT lyrics. You have been warned. Other than that....Sit back Listen.....Share....and Enjoy.. 2023: Best of R&B Year End Review (Vol. 1)01. Coco Jones - ICU | (00:00)02. Coco Jones - ICU (Remix) | (03:20)03. Goapele …

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#299 - Becoming a Better Player 44:21

4M ago44:21

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You’re an aspiring musician, and you want to learn from the best. But sometimes it becomes difficult, as the student in many aspects, has learned as much as the teacher in their hometown knows. But finding music instructors of the next level can be time consuming, and often quite expensive. Enter the online platform “Open Studio”. Created by entrep…

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Ep. 28 Vertical Living Pt. 1 28:48

4M ago28:48

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A deeper look at Vertical Living according to the word of God through the power of prayer and praise.

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#298 - Nashville Music Awards 1:11:39

4M ago1:11:39

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Al Bowman is a very, very busy man these days. As the executive producer for such awards shows as the “LA Music Awards”, which ran from 1991 to 2015, followed up by the Las Vegas “Fame Awards” which aired from 2016 to 2022, he doesn’t sit idle long. He’s now created the “Nashville Music Awards”, honoring the Top 25 independent artists throughout th…

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Episode 357: Who Da Neo-Soul Is This? : 2024 (Vol. 01) 2:28:35

4M ago2:28:35

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We start off the New Year with some of that good music you like. STILL Introducing you to that good music that you might not hear on the radio from Neo and Independent Soul, Alternative R&B, NuJazz and Instrumentalist artists. As always.. Listen... Enjoy...and Share... (Gone head and hit that like button too). djcmoove.podomatic.net Who Da Neo-Soul…

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Episode 356: Cmoove Grooves Christmas Mix (Vol. 4) 3:19:20

5M ago3:19:20

3:19:20

Here's the last installment of the Cmoove Grooves Christmas Mix. Listen....Enjoy...and Share the reason for the season. Cmoove Grooves Christmas Mix (Vol. 4) 01. Donny Hathaway - This Christmas | (00:00) 02. Nat King Cole - The Christmas Song (Merry Christmas To You) | (03:42) 03. The Temptations - Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer | (06:47) 04. Jenev…

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#297 - Getting The Right Mix as as Important as the Recording 28:50

5M ago28:50

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Putting out your music to the public is always a moment in time that you’ll remember. But is it the best sounding mix that you could achieve in the process? As an independent recording artist, how do you compete with the label acts when it comes to mixing and mastering? Is it something that you can afford? Enter Jacob “Biz” Morris, and his new onli…

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Episode 355: Cmoove Grooves Christmas Mix (Vol. 3) 2:58:21

5M ago2:58:21

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Here's Volume 3 of those good Christmas vibes. We speed the tempo up a lil bit on this one.. Listen....Enjoy...and Share the reason for the season... Cmoove Grooves Christmas Mix (Vol. 3)01. Victoria Monét - We Might Even Be Falling In Love/Jaguar (Medley) | 00:00)02. Mariah Carey - When Christmas Comes | (03:50)03. Alexander O'Neal - My Gift To Yo…

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Episode 354: Cmoove Grooves Christmas Mix (Vol. 2) 3:02:28

5M ago3:02:28

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Here's some more of some of the good Christmas Music for you. Remember to Listen.....Enjoy and Share....the reason for the season. Cmoove Grooves Christmas Mix (Vol. 2)01 . Leslie Odom, Jr. - I'll Be Home For Christmas | (00:00)02. Mariah Carey - Silent Night (Live at The Cathedral of St. John The Divine) | (03:37)03. Boyz II Men - Let It Snow [fea…

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Episode 353: Cmoove Grooves Christmas Mix (Vol. 1) 2:59:58

5M ago2:59:58

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Here's a mix of Christmas music you might enjoy. A few classics but mostly new retakes and new Christmas music that may be classics one day. As always Volume 1 always starts mellow and we increase the tempo from there.. Listen.....Enjoy....and Share the reason for the season. Cmoove Grooves Christmas Mix (Vol. 1)01. The Temptations - Silent Night |…

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#296 - Is The Vinyl Record Business Returning? 45:07

5M ago45:07

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Back in 2014, there were 15 record pressing plants in the U.S. along with approximately 30 facilities around the globe. There are now 55 record pressing plants in the United States, and 200 plants worldwide. The demand for vinyl records has never been higher than it is now. Because the industry has become craft oriented in recent years, an employee…

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Episode 352: The PS Christmas Mix 58:17

5M ago58:17

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Here's a lil custom Christmas mix I curated for one of my FB Groups Be festive Listen....Enjoy...and Share... The PS Christmas Mix 01. The Temptations - Silent Night | (00:00) | 02. Boyz II Men - Let It Snow [feat. Brian McKnight] | (05:58) | 03. BeBe & CeCe Winans - Silver Bells | (09:58) | 04. The Emotions - What Do The Lonely Do At Christmas? | …

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#295 - One Stop Shop for Artist Development 31:31

5M ago31:31

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Sheri Thrower wears many hats in the music and entertainment industry, from an award-winning music producer and vocal coach to a film composer and music mentor. Founder of the Grove Jesus Music, and the nonprofit organization, "SingAkadamie", Sheri began her career in public music education. She gained national recognition as her children’s choirs …

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Episode 351: Who Da Neo-Soul Is This? : 2023 (Vol. 33) 2:34:57

6M ago2:34:57

2:34:57

Hey Cmoove Groovers!!! We're back to finish up 2023 with the good music that you like.. STILL Introducing you to that good music that you might not hear on the radio from Neo and Independent Soul, Alternative R&B, NuJazz and Instrumentalist artists. As always.. Listen... Enjoy...and Share... (Gone head and hit that like button too). djcmoove.podoma…

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#294 - Receiving Peer Support for Your Music 41:50

6M ago41:50

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The best art doesn’t always necessarily rise to the top anymore, it's more likely the best marketed art rises to the top. Author and music industry entrepreneur Jeremy Shiloh has been brainstorming this problem as how to get the best singer/songwriters to reach that goal. What came out of this process was to create a peer review process for the tot…

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Episode 350: 2023: Cmoove Jazz Mix (Vol. 4) 2:00:20

6M ago2:00:20

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Here's some Cmoove Jazz hits of 2023. Listen... Enjoy...and Share.. 2023: Cmoove Jazz Mix (Vol. 4)01. Nick Colionne - Just Like That | (00:00) | 02. Skinny Hightower - Groove Factor | (03:46) | 03. B. Thompson - Cuban Dreams | (08:27) | 03. Carlos Niño & Friends - Maha Rose North 102021, Breathwork (feat. Laraaji & Photay) | (11:19) | 04. D.S. Wils…

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Episode 349: Who Da Neo-Soul Is This? : 2023 (Vol. 32) 2:01:29

6M ago2:01:29

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Hey Cmoove Groovers!!! We're back to finish up 2023 with the good music that you like.. STILL Introducing you to that good music that you might not hear on the radio from Neo and Independent Soul, Alternative R&B, NuJazz and Instrumentalist artists. If you've followed me you know I start off the series mellow and increase the pace with each volume.…

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#293 - The Ambassador of Country Music 24:07

6M ago24:07

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A third-generation firefighter, Jason Byrd has always had another fire burning within … as a traditional country music singer, songwriter and performer. Mentored by none other than George Jones, Byrd has played stages across the US and Canada, opening for powerhouse artists such as Tracy Lawrence, Loretta Lynn, Mark Chesnutt, Dierks Bentley and, of…

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Episode 348: 2023: Soulful House Mix (Vol. 4) 2:30:37

6M ago2:30:37

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Hey Cmoove Grooves!!! Let's get some SOUL in your House, temple, body..etc. Dance, clap your hand and sing along as the music moves you. Whether you're on the dance floor or in your chair, remember to ... Listen.. Enjoy...and Share... (Go ahead and subscribe and hit the like button too) 2023: Soulful House Mix (Vol. 4)01. Dilouya - Over The Sun (fe…

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Episode 347: Who Da Neo-Soul Is This? : 2023 (Vol. 31) 2:02:59

6M ago2:02:59

2:02:59

Hey Cmoove Groovers!!! We're back to finish up 2023 with the good music that you like.. STILL Introducing you to that good music that you might not hear on the radio from Neo and Independent Soul, Alternative R&B, NuJazz and Instrumentalist artists. If you've followed me you know I start off the series mellow and increase the pace with each volume.…

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#292 - The Paralysis of Decision Making 43:03

6M ago43:03

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On August 13th, 2011, prior to an outdoor performance at the Indiana State Fair by the hit Country recording act “Sugarland”, an approaching severe thunderstorm hit the temporary roof structure of the stage, causing it to collapse. The structure landed among a crowd of spectators, killing seven people and injuring 58 others. The cause was later det…

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Episode 346: 2023: Cmoove Jazz Mix (Vol. 3) 2:00:37

6M ago2:00:37

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Here's some Cmoove Jazz hits of 2023. Listen... Enjoy...and Share.. 2023: Cmoove Jazz Mix (Vol. 3)01. Mark Lettieri - Voyager One (feat. Jason "JT" Thomas, Wes Stephenson & Daniel Porter) (Live at the Iridium) | (00:00) | 02. Boney James - Detour | (06:25) | 03. Carol Albert - Magic Mirror | (10:16) | 04. Chase Huna - East Coast Swing | (14:38) | 0…

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Episode 345: 2023: Soulful House Mix (Vol. 3) 2:03:03

6M ago2:03:03

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Hey Cmoove Grooves!!! Let's get some SOUL in your House, temple, body..etc. Dance, clap your hand and sing along as the music moves you. Whether you're on the dance floor or in your chair, remember to ... Listen.. Enjoy...and Share... (Go ahead and subscribe and hit the like button too) 2023: Soulful House Mix (Vol. 3)01. Fred Everything - Space Ti…

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#291 - Finding That Perfect Road Gig 50:01

6M ago50:01

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You love the music business. You want to find a gig on the road as a Tour Manager, Guitar Tech, Front of House or Monitor Engineer. Maybe your speciality is as a production assistant, catering, wardrobe, lighting director or set carpenter. But you don’t know anyone in the industry, and you don’t know how to get your foot in the door. Enter Giggs. F…

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Episode 344: Who Da Neo-Soul Is This? : 2023 (Vol. 30) 2:00:37

6M ago2:00:37

2:00:37

Hey Cmoove Groovers!!! We're back to finish up 2023 with the good music that you like.. STILL Introducing you to that good music that you might not hear on the radio from Neo and Independent Soul, Alternative R&B, NuJazz and Instrumentalist artists. If you've followed me you know I start off the series mellow and increase the pace with each volume.…

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Episode 343: Who Da Neo-Soul Is This? : 2023 (Vol. 29) 1:58:47

6M ago1:58:47

1:58:47

Hey Cmoove Groovers!!! We're back to finish up 2023 with the good music that you like.. STILL Introducing you to that good music that you might not hear on the radio from Neo and Independent Soul, Alternative R&B, NuJazz and Instrumentalist artists. If you've followed me you know I start off the series mellow and increase the pace with each volume.…

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Episode 342: 2023: Soulful House Mix (Vol. 2) 2:00:59

7M ago2:00:59

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Hey Cmoove Grooves!!! Let's get some SOUL in your House, temple, body..etc. Dance, clap your hand and sing along as the music moves you. Whether you're on the dance floor or in your chair, remember to ... Listen.. Enjoy...and Share... (Go ahead and subscribe and hit the like button too) 2023: Soulful House Mix (Vol. 2)01. Thakzin - Don’t Let Me See…

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#290 - It's The Music Biz! 42:23

7M ago42:23

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On this episode, when we first put this together, our guest Scott Welch indicated that we could pick the topics of discussion, as long we didn't involve how quantum physics works. We agreed. So instead, we chat about the aspects of the music business, from Artificial Intelligence, to touring, to managing acts, and how artists need to take control o…

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Episode 341: Who Da Neo-Soul Is This? : 2023 (Vol. 28) 1:58:01

7M ago1:58:01

1:58:01

Hey Cmoove Groovers!!! We're back to finish up 2023 with the good music that you like.. STILL Introducing you to that good music that you might not hear on the radio from Neo and Independent Soul, Alternative R&B, NuJazz and Instrumentalist artists. If you've followed me you know I start off the series mellow and increase the pace with each volume.…

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