Wide-ranging discussions with and about musicians and the lives they lead, both in and out of their professions. The opposite of 'shut up and play', this podcast's mission is to explore the lives of musicians (or this musician) in ways that are surprising, revealing, funny (because, believe or not, musicians can be funny. . . except for trombone players, but everyone knows that!), truthful, and, inevitably, sensationally commercial.
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‘Still India’ picks up where I left off after the ‘So I went to India. . .’ episode (Cadenza #5). Continue readingStill IndiaBy Shawn Stengel
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I went to India with my cousin Gisele for the first two weeks of April. We were planning to visit Continue readingSo, I went to India. . .By Shawn Stengel
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More with Malcolm Ruhl. At the end of Part I (last episode), Malcolm was just about to make his Broadway Continue readingInfield Fly: Ruhl #2By Shawn Stengel
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Malcolm Ruhl is a versatile musician. Growing up in Brooklyn, he played guitar, cello, sang and wrote his own songs. Continue readingMalcolm Ruhl #1By Shawn Stengel
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Host Shawn Stengel gives views and reviews of some Chicago theatre, binge-worthy TV series, concerts in Millennium Park, and even Continue readingCadenza #4: Summer of ’23By Shawn Stengel
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Luke Nelson wears many hats. Many are metaphorical. But not all. He is a prolific songwriter, composer, arranger. He’s a Continue readingLuke NelsonBy Shawn Stengel
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Bill Harrison had a 40 year career as a working bass player. He played with jazz heavyweights and wedding bands. Continue readingBill HarrisonBy Shawn Stengel
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Continuing my family home farewell, I talk to my siblings and their spouses. Then I chat with my parents. . Continue readingHome-Part 2By Shawn Stengel
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After nearly 2 1/2 years out of work due to the pandemic, I’ve recently returned to work. And it’s a Continue readingCadenza #3: ‘The Devil’ & MeBy Shawn Stengel
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Selling your family home after 50 years can be traumatic. It can also be a logistical nightmare and an emotional Continue readingHome-Part IBy Shawn Stengel
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