Best The Music Spot Podcasts (2024)

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s5e1 The Bad Plus' Dave King: A Jazz Talk [TJS 90] 25:01

6+ y ago25:01

25:01

Dave King discusses being a modern, improvising musician, expanding your musical horizons, the drummer's role and the new records by The Bad Plus and Halloween, Alaska.

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s4e22 Community and Music Launches with Steve Palfreyman [TJS 89] 33:55

7y ago33:55

33:55

Artistpreneur Steve Palfreyman talks about the Music Launch Summit and shares his tips for community–building and successful music launches.

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s4e21 Music Business 101 with Berklee College of Music's John P. Kellogg, Esq. [TJS 88] 23:31

7y ago23:31

23:31

Berkeley College of Music professor, attorney and best-selling author John P. Kellogg discusses the basic principles of music business.

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s4e20 Business Basics for Musicians with Bobby Borg [TJS 87] 52:09

7y ago52:09

52:09

Music biz consultant, author and musician Bobby Borg joins the show to discuss music business and his new book "Business Basics for Musicians".

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s4e19 Music PR with Stacey Sherman of RSP Entertainment Marketing [TJS 86] 33:14

7y ago33:14

33:14

Stacey Sherman of RSP Entertainment Marketing discusses music PR for musicians, from how a publicist can help them to how to create a DIY music PR campaign.

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s4e18 Building Community Through House Concerts with Shannon Curtis [TJS 85] 31:42

7y ago31:42

31:42

Dream pop singer Shannon Curtis talks about what house concerts can do for indie musicians and how to build community through house concert shows.

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s4e17 Vijay Iyer: A Jazz Talk [TJS 84] 19:09

7y ago19:09

19:09

Jazz piano sensation Vijay Iyer talks about his trio's new album "Break Stuff" – which received a 5-star review by DownBeat – and the science of music.

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s4e16 Kool & The Gang's Robert “Kool” Bell: A Jazz Talk [TJS 83] 9:45

7y ago9:45

9:45

Robert "Kool" Bell talks about his favorite Kool & the Gang songs and the "secret sauce" that has been keeping the band together for over 50 years.

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s4e15 Theo Croker: A Jazz Talk [TJS 82] 17:47

7+ y ago17:47

17:47

Star trumpeter Theo Croker talks about his career, how he met the iconic Dee Dee Bridgewater, his album "AfroPhysicist" and what he has learned from jazz greats.

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s4e14 Miguel Zenón: A Jazz Talk [TJS 81] 23:45

7+ y ago23:45

23:45

Grammy-nominated alto saxophonist Miguel Zenón discusses the current state of jazz and music education, and his latest album "Identities Are Changeable".

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s4e13 Hiatus Kaiyote's Nai Palm & Paul Bender: A Music Talk [TJS 80] 24:57

7+ y ago24:57

24:57

Nai Palm & Paul Bender of the Australian Grammy-nominated band Hiatus Kaiyote join the Jazz Spotlight Podcast to talk about touring, the new album "Choose Your Weapon".

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s4e12 John Patitucci: A Jazz Talk [TJS 79] 18:50

7+ y ago18:50

18:50

3-time Grammy winning bassist John Patitucci talks about his career, the current state of music education, his online course and his new album "Brooklyn".

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s4e11 Marius Neset: A Jazz Talk [TJS 78] 17:31

7+ y ago17:31

17:31

Star saxophonist Marius Neset talks about his new album "Pinball", what it means to play with different formations and the impact playing the drums has had on his career.

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4e10 The Indie Album Release Roadmap with Shantell Ogden [TJS 77] 43:21

7+ y ago43:21

43:21

Nashville-based award-winning singer-songwriter and blogger Shantell Ogden talks about the blueprint for releasing a record as an independent artist: the Indie Album Release Roadmap.

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s4e9 Social Media Tips for Musicians with Solveig Whittle [TJS 76] 55:00

7+ y ago55:00

55:00

Artist, social media educator and blogger Solveig Whittle discusses her latest album and gives social media tips for independent musicians.

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s4e8 The Business and Craft of Songwriting with Cliff Goldmacher [TJS 75] 36:39

7+ y ago36:39

36:39

Songwriter, producer, author and session musician Cliff Goldmaher (of Educated Songwriter.com) talks about the business and craft of songwriting.

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s4e7 Productivity Tips for Musicians [TJS 74] 20:12

7+ y ago20:12

20:12

There are things musicians should do every day, week and month to move forward and take their career to the next level. This podcast episode focuses on productivity for indie musicians.

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s4e6 Branding for Musicians with Phil Pallen [TJS 73] 41:04

7+ y ago41:04

41:04

Hollywood branding and social media strategist Phil Pallen, whose clients have appeared on popular shows "Shark Tank, The X-Factor and the Doctors", discusses branding for musicians. If you want to start building a powerful personal brand of have been thinking about improving your current one, this episode is for YOU.…

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s4e5 How to be a Successul Musicpreneur with Carlos Castillo [TJS 72] 36:41

7+ y ago36:41

36:41

Carlos Castillo of Schwilly Family Musician talks about music storytelling, outsourcing for indie artists and how to be a successful musicpreneur.

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s4e4 The Art of Selling Music Online with Sarah Popejoy [TJS 71] 42:22

7+ y ago42:22

42:22

Sarah Popejoy of MusiciansEmpowered.com discusses music collaboration, music marketing for indie artists and the art of selling music online.

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s4e3 How to Easily Create Amazing, Shareable, Visual Content with Donna Moritz of Socially Sorted [TJS 70] 41:20

7+ y ago41:20

41:20

Award-winning blogger Donna Moritz discusses the tools and apps musicians can use to create amazing, shareable, visual content.

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s4e2 How to Protect Your Music with Jo-Ná Williams [TJS 69] 28:28

7+ y ago28:28

28:28

New York-based attorney and business advisor Jo-Ná Williams discusses different ways musicians can (and should) protect their music.

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s4e1 How to Organize a Festival as a DIY Musician with Georgia Mancio [TJS 68] 1:03:54

7+ y ago1:03:54

1:03:54

London-based jazz singer Georgia Mancio talks about how she launch ReVoice! Festival and gives advice on how to organize an event as a DIY musician.

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Country Spotlight Show | Episode #20 58:44

8y ago58:44

58:44

Featured Artists: Colin Beale, The Cobblestones, Riptop, Cornay Van Winden, Doug Welborn, Bernie Cox, Richard Hall, Todd, Terri Bozok, Terri Bozok, Dave Pepper, Johnny MaddoxBy SongCast

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Country Spotlight Show | Episode #19 57:56

8y ago57:56

57:56

Featured Artists: Riptop, Simple Southern Boys, Dean Hurd, Norma O'Hara Murphy, Dave Pepper, Joe Don Silvers, Athol & The Bikini Girls, John Bell, Daniel James Ward, The Cobblestones, Terri Bozok, Sam Millar, Albert Bernicky, Debt PerceptionBy SongCast

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Country Spotlight Show | Episode #18 59:48

8y ago59:48

59:48

Featured Artists: John Bell, Jeff Allan, Joe Don Silvers, Alive & Smiling, Sharine O'Neill, Norma O'Hara Murphy, Dave Pepper, Dave Pepper, Scott Carter, Kenny Glass, The Badlands Band, Chris Regez Band, Cabot BardenBy SongCast

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Jazz Spotlight Show | Episode #17 1:00:17

8y ago1:00:17

1:00:17

Featured Artists: Michael V. Nichols, Alfredo Dias Gomes, Winfield Davis, Winfield Davis, Manny's Balance Trio, Manny's Balance Trio, MGP, Michael V. Nichols, Carole Troll, Edgar Winston, Bill LynchBy SongCast

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Country Spotlight Show | Episode #17 58:54

8y ago58:54

58:54

Featured Artists: Simple Southern Boys, Terri Bozok, Trey Harris, Big Bob Young, Casey Dillworth, Daniel James Ward, Belle Cannon, Dennis Gurwell, Pete Galvin, Arianna Reiter, The Marauders, The Howboy Catts, The Howboy Catts, The Badlands BandBy SongCast

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Jazz Spotlight Show | Episode #16 1:04:32

8y ago1:04:32

1:04:32

Featured Artists: Michael V. Nichols, Michael V. Nichols, Alfredo Dias Gomes, Chris Allison, Chris Allison, Marc A. Medley, Marc A. Medley, Winfield Davis, Winfield Davis, Nuwki Nu, Haj, Carole TrollBy SongCast

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Country Spotlight Show | Episode #16 58:58

8y ago58:58

58:58

Featured Artists: Samantha Moore, Samantha Moore, Jeff Miller, Jeff Miller, Jenna Lynn, Jenna Lynn, Oneday40, Trey Harris, Colin Beale, Dave Pepper, Cody Lyons, Joe Stetson, Panic Haven, Mobile JoeBy SongCast

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Jazz Spotlight Show | Episode #15 56:45

8y ago56:45

56:45

Featured Artists: Alfredo Dias Gomes, Andy Nevala, Bill Lynch, Bill Lynch, Terry Blankley, Joan White, Blue Plate Special, Michael V. Nichols, Chris Allison, Edgar Winston, In the PocketBy SongCast

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Country Spotlight Show | Episode #15 58:42

8y ago58:42

58:42

Featured Artists: Laurel Crown, Laurel Crown, Josh Ward, Oneday40, steve pitt, Chris Regez, Freddy Powers, Sam Millar, The Cobblestones, Joe Don Silvers, The Marauders, Bluebinge, The Howboy Catts, James LannBy SongCast

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Jazz Spotlight Show | Episode #14 1:00:23

8y ago1:00:23

1:00:23

Featured Artists: Madlen Duval, Madlen Duval, Bill Lynch, Blue Plate Special, Josh Klein & Friends, Michael V. Nichols, Tyrone Matherson Sr., Scott Phillips, Marco Innocenti, Jairus Daigle, DemiRae, Kristin JergerBy SongCast

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Country Spotlight Show | Episode #14 58:35

8y ago58:35

58:35

Featured Artists: Kelci Paige, Norma O'Hara Murphy, Terri Bozok, Mountain Rio, Joe Stetson, Big Bob Young, Josh Johnson, Mike Stewart-Lawrence, Dave Pepper, Dennis Gurwell, Brison Reed, Paul Hughes & Bill Laninovich, Los Traques, Joe Don SilversBy SongCast

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Christian & Gospel Spotlight Show | Episode #13 56:41

8y ago56:41

56:41

Featured Artists: Justin Hitte, Kevin "K-Bee" Bridges, Melodies From Heaven, Lee Moore, Refining Faith, Riptop, Harvest Gospel Choir UK, Kenny Glass, Dave PepperBy SongCast

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Jazz Spotlight Show | Episode #13 59:07

8y ago59:07

59:07

Featured Artists: Pilichowski Band, Salvatore Gualtieri, Nigel Hitchcock, Nigel Hitchcock, Nigel Hitchcock, Michael V. Nichols, Michael V. Nichols, Tim Merritt, Bill Lynch, Angilley, Madlen DuvalBy SongCast

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Country Spotlight Show | Episode #13 59:47

8y ago59:47

59:47

Featured Artists: Barbara Kiss, Replete Bros, Kelli Johnson, Kelli Johnson, Dennis Gurwell, River Junction Band, Chad Williams Band, Kevin Morgan, Skip Pullig Band, Laurel Crown, Slick Nickel, Chris Regez, The Howboy Catts, Joe Don Silvers, Boggy CreekBy SongCast

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Christian & Gospel Spotlight Show | Episode #12 1:01:05

8y ago1:01:05

1:01:05

Featured Artists: Kenny Glass, Kelli Johnson, Pastor Samuel Williams & Voices of Praise, Pastor Samuel Williams & Voices of Praise, Raptillion, Carmin Blinn, E'Lee, Andy Maples, Mike Willis & The Called, Mpho Motlhasedi, Roseanna GalloBy SongCast

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Jazz Spotlight Show | Episode #12 55:54

8y ago55:54

55:54

Featured Artists: Pedro Guzman, Cut-Express & Department of Jazztice, Heaven's Gate, Andy Nevala, Winfield Davis, Winfield Davis, David A. Gordon, Bill LynchBy SongCast

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Country Spotlight Show | Episode #12 58:03

8y ago58:03

58:03

Featured Artists: Riptop, Simple Southern Boys, Dean Hurd, Norma O'Hara Murphy, Dave Pepper, Joe Don Silvers, Athol & The Bikini Girls, John Bell, Daniel James Ward, The Cobblestones, Terri Bozok, Sam Millar, Albert BernickyBy SongCast

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Christian & Gospel Spotlight Show | Episode #11 1:05:33

8y ago1:05:33

1:05:33

Featured Artists: Jason Hendrickson, J-Ronn, Donna T. Hatcher, Mr. Steven E. Williams, Lionel Pearson, Darryn Zewalk, Maria's Music, Love Rain, Kyley Styles, Steven Welp, Charles Young, ThemistoklisBy SongCast

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Jazz Spotlight Show | Episode #11 56:40

8y ago56:40

56:40

Featured Artists: Alfredo Dias Gomes, Andy Nevala, Bill Lynch, Bill Lynch, Terry Blankley, Joan White, Blue Plate Special, Michael V. Nichols, Chris Allison, Edgar Winston, In the PocketBy SongCast

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Country Spotlight Show | Episode #11 1:01:30

8y ago1:01:30

1:01:30

Featured Artists: Laurel Crown, Laurel Crown, Laurel Crown, Ger Long, Mia Bergmann, Timothy Lee, Terri Bozok, Norma O'Hara Murphy, Kevin Morgan, Trey Harris, Trey Harris, Kevin Morgan, Kevin Morgan, The Mikey Bowers BandBy SongCast

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Christian & Gospel Spotlight Show | Episode #10 59:07

8y ago59:07

59:07

Featured Artists: BiBi, Mike Willis & The Called, Jace, Andre Tresvant, DRoss1 Muzic, Riptop, John Harrell, John Harrell, John Harrell, Olli, Justin HitteBy SongCast

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Jazz Spotlight Show | Episode #10 1:00:24

8y ago1:00:24

1:00:24

Featured Artists: Pedro Guzman, Will Sawney, Marc A. Medley, Gene Davis, Pilichowski Band, Jahinglish, Bugs Beddow Band, Cut-Express & Department of Jazztice, Aurora ClubBy SongCast

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Country Spotlight Show | Episode #10 1:00:35

8y ago1:00:35

1:00:35

Featured Artists: Robert Larrabee, Ger Long & Henry Mac, Tommy Ross And Paul Green, Jo Ann Lewis, Jo Ann Lewis, Jo Ann Lewis, Jim Hornsby, Barefoot Dixie, Big Bob Young, Chris Regez Band, Chris Regez Band, Chris Regez Band, JL Country, Doug WelbornBy SongCast

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Christian & Gospel Spotlight Show | Episode #9 58:09

8y ago58:09

58:09

Featured Artists: Roseanna Gallo, Jarryl McQueen, Melodies From Heaven, Karina Di Fabio, Humphrey Okechukwu, Evang. Bliss C. Jacob & Evang. Godwin U. Jacob, Leah Spencer Hopkins, Leah Spencer Hopkins, Leah Spencer Hopkins, John Harrell, Steven WelpBy SongCast

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Jazz Spotlight Show | Episode #9 59:53

8y ago59:53

59:53

Featured Artists: Scott Phillips, Scott Phillips, David A. Gordon, David A. Gordon, Bill Lynch, Bill Lynch, Jahinglish, Jahinglish, Peter's Tribe, Jane and Ricardo, Fitz Houston, Pedro GuzmanBy SongCast

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Country Spotlight Show | Episode #9 58:31

8y ago58:31

58:31

Featured Artists: Simple Southern Boys, Dennis Gurwell, Trey Harris, Big Bob Young, Casey Dillworth, Daniel James Ward, Belle Cannon, Terri Bozok, Pete Galvin, Arianna Reiter, The Marauders, The Howboy Catts, The Howboy Catts, The Badlands BandBy SongCast

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Christian & Gospel Spotlight Show | Episode #8 59:01

8y ago59:01

59:01

Featured Artists: Danny Eason, Claudette Schlitter, Samuel Jonathan, Roseanna Gallo, Kenny Glass, N'Didgenous, Angel Lite Garrett, Sandra Platt Majestic Praise, Steven WelpBy SongCast

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