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Epic Footnote Productions presents a series of podcast programs where Matt + Zach get to debate and geek out over their favorite topic: music.
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Get in on the conversation with hosts David C. Gross and Tommaso Semioli! These veteran journalists / musicians / authors delve into the lives and careers of senior and approaching senior artists who continue to thrive in various musical genres spanning rock, jazz, blues, folk, Avant Garde, experimental, classical, and permutations thereof. Notes From An Artist exudes intelligent and insightful peer-to-peer conversations, coupled with thematic playlists, offering a refreshing alternative to ...
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The BTS This Week podcast is your source for all the week’s news about international pop superstars BTS. Hosted by Kerry (AKA BTS Mama Bear) and released each Sunday, BTS This Week talks about the latest on the charts and in the fandom.
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Phil Manzanera Discusses His Autobiography Revolución to Roxy
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Send us a Text Message. Roxy Music guitarist, composer Phil Mazanera shares stories and more with hosts bassists David C. Gross and Tom Semioli from his autobiography Revolución to Roxy Phil Manzanera Discusses His Autobiography Revolución to Roxy
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NYC Modern Jazz Trumpeter Mac Gollehan Discusses New Album Bite of The Street
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Send us a Text Message. Dubbed "Chops" by Miles Davis, trumpeter, recording and performing artist Mac Gollehon joins hosts bassists David C. Gross and Tom Semioli to talk about his new album, career, and reflections on the past, present, and future of experimental jazz and more. Mac Gollehon Playlist…
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Linkin Park Reuniting Without Chester Bennington - Am I Missing Something? | Epic Footnote Productions
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Linkin Park is strongly rumored to be fielding offers for a 2025 reunion tour - with at least three surviving members supposedly in talks to reform with a female vocalist stepping in for the late Chester Bennington… Why do these rumors stir up such strong emotions for us? Is the idea of seeing the surviving members celebrate the band’s legacy (and …
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Matt Lavelle Talks The Crop Circles Suite Part One
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Send us a Text Message. Matt Lavelle returns to Notes From An Artist to discuss his latest release: The Crop Circles Suite Part One…with hosts bassists David C. Gross and Tom Semioli Matt Lavelle Talks The Crop Circles Suite Part One PlaylistBy David C Gross and Tom Semioli
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Kerry King, “From Hell I Rise” - 2 Minutes to Review | Epic Footnote Productions
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Does Kerry King live up to the legacy of Slayer with “From Hell I Rise”? Or will the guitarist’s long-awaited solo debut make fans yearn for more reunion shows from the thrash icons? Find out what Matt and Zach think in Epic Footnote Productions’ “2 Minutes to Review,” a podcast that’s part album review and part competition. In each episode, both h…
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Interview Highights with Author Tricia Romano and Ian Hunter
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Send us a Text Message. A double play from Tom and David… Author and journalist Tricia Romano discusses her new book The Freaks Came Out to Write: The Definitive History of the Village Voice, the Radical Paper That Changed American Culture available now on Public Affairs Books. And… Ian Hunter discusses his new album Defiance Part 2 Fiction featuri…
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Kings Of Leon, “Can We Please Have Fun” - 2 Minutes to Review | Epic Footnote Productions
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Since forming 25 years ago, Kings Of Leon have achieved incredible feats most rock bands can only dream of. But do Caleb, Nathan, Jared, and Matthew Followills live up to the multi-platinum Tennessee band’s legacy? Find out what Matt and Zach think in Epic Footnote Productions’ “2 Minutes to Review,” a podcast that’s part album review and part comp…
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Sam Reese & Saxophonist Matt Parker Discuss The Notebooks of Sonny Rollins
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Send us a Text Message. Author Sam Reese and saxophonist Matt Parker join hosts bassists David C. Gross and Tom Semioli to take a deep dive into the newly published Notebooks of Sonny Rollins Sam Reese & Saxophonist Matt Parker The Notebooks of Sonny Rollins PlaylistBy David C Gross and Tom Semioli
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Incubus, “Morning View XXIII” - 2 Minutes to Review | Epic Footnote Productions
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Many consider 'Morning View' to be a turning point for Incubus. But does the alt rock outfit succeed at recreating the magic captured nearly 23 years ago with the re-recorded effort 'Morning View XXIII'? Find out what Matt and Zach think in Epic Footnote Productions’ “2 Minutes to Review,” a podcast that’s part album review and part competition. In…
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Author James Kaplan discusses Miles Davis, John Coltrane, Bill Evans in New Book Entitled 3 Shades of Blue
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Send us a Text Message. Author James Kaplan joins hosts bassists David C. Gross and Tom Semioli to talk about his latest book 3 Shades of Blue (Penguin Press) which follows the diverse artistic paths of Miles Davis, John Coltrane, and Bill Evans and how they came to create one of the greatest albums of all time: Kind of Blue. James Kaplan...Three S…
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Interview Highlights: Author Tricia Romano Discusses The Freaks Came Out to Write: The Definitive History of the Village Voice, the Radical Paper That Changed American Culture
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Send us a Text Message. Author, journalist Tricia Romano joins hosts David C. Gross and Tom Semioli to discuss her new book The Freaks Came Out to Write: The Definitive History of the Village Voice, the Radical Paper That Changed American Culture available now on Public Affairs Books. Interview Highlights with Tricia Romano Playlist…
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Interview Highlights: Ian Hunter Talks Defiance, Johnny Depp, Lucinda Williams, Mott, Jaco, Slash…
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Send us a Text Message. Ian Hunter joins hosts bassists David C. Gross & Tom Semioli to discuss his new album Defiance Part 2 Fiction featuring… Johnny Depp, Lucinda Williams, Slash, and Jeff Beck, along with the usual Rant Band suspects Paul Page, Dennis DiBrizzi, Steve Holley, Mark Bosch, Andy York, James Mastro, and Andy Burton…among other guest…
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Pearl Jam, “Dark Matter” - 2 Minutes to Review | Epic Footnote Productions
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Pearl Jam have cemented their status as rock gods with a catalogue full of riveting and soaring anthems that span more than three decades. But do Eddie Vedder and the Seattle legends live up to their reputation with album no. 12, 'Dark Matter'? Find out what Matt and Zach think in Epic Footnote Productions’ “2 Minutes to Review,” a podcast that’s p…
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Jah Wobble Explains The Power of the Universe
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Send us a Text Message. Renowned for his tenure in Public Image Ltd., along with collaborations spanning Bill Laswell, Brian Eno, and Sinead O'Connor, among others; Jah Wobble talks with hosts bassists David C. Gross and Tom Semioli about his musical philosophies and much more! Jah Wobble Explains The Power of the Universe Playlist…
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Send us a Text Message. Guitarist, composer, and performer Elliot Sharp joins hosts/bassists David C. Gross and Tom Semioli to discuss his latest Terraplane blues project and more. Elliot Sharp: Kind of Terraplane Blue PlaylistBy David C Gross and Tom Semioli
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Coolest Releases from Record Store Day 2024, “If You Have to Pick 3” | Epic Footnote Productions
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It's that time of year, Record Store Day once again releases unique vinyl in celebration of indie record stores globally… So which titles are we most excited for in 2024? Find out our choices in this episode of Epic Footnote Productions’ “If You Have to Pick 3 … ,” a podcast where we have to pick our top three choices on any given music-related top…
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In the Belly of the Beast with Joe Lynn Turner
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Send us a Text Message. Legendary vocalist Joe Lynn Turner (Ritchie Blackmore's Rainbow, Deep Purple) discusses his career, approach to his craft, current issues in the music industry, and Italian food with bassists/hosts David C. Gross and Tom Semioli. The Joe Lynn Turner Setlist
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Best Sophomore Albums, “If You Have to Pick 3” | Epic Footnote Productions
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Many musicians will admit that their second album was harder to create than their debut. So which sophomore albums - the records that help legitimize a band or artist, and proved they weren’t merely a flash in the pan - would we name as the best? Find out which ones we choose in this episode of Epic Footnote Productions’ “If You Have to Pick 3 … ,”…
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Jazz Saxophonist Dayna Stephens is Closer Than We Think!
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Send us a Text Message. Acclaimed saxophonist, composer, educator, arranger, and recording and performing artist Dayna Stevens releases his latest album "Closer Than We Think," and joins hosts/bassists David C. Gross and Tom Semioli to talk about his career and the state of the artform that is modern jazz. Dayna Stephens Playlist…
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Chuck Israels Talks Bass Notes: Jazz in American Culture
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Send us a Text Message. Legendary bassist and former director of the National Jazz Ensemble Chuck Israels joins hosts / bassists David C. Gross and Tom Semioli to discuss his new Backbeat book entitled Bass Notes: Jazz in American Culture – A Personal View A Conversation with Chuck Israels PlaylistBy David C Gross and Tom Semioli
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Farewell Tours - Am I Missing Something? | Epic Footnote Productions
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How can a band or artist in good conscience embark on a multi-year “farewell tour” only to reunite shortly after? Is the money they earn from these tours worth the damage they cause to their credibility? And why do fans enable this behavior and pay a hefty price for the chance to say “goodbye” to their favorite artists (only to spend even more on t…
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What Becomes a Legend Most? Roger Chapman Interview
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Send us a Text Message. Hosts David C. Gross and Tom Semioli converse with British rock icon Roger Chapman, who shares insightful and humorous anecdotes from his storied career. A Conversation with Roger Chapman Playlist
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Judas Priest, “Invincible Shield” - 2 Minutes to Review | Epic Footnote Productions
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Does Judas Priest live up to their legacy as the iconic metal gods that have been influencing bands and leaving fans in awe for over five decades with album number 19, "Invincible Shield"? Find out what Matt and Zach think in Epic Footnote Productions’ “2 Minutes to Review,” a podcast that’s part album review and part competition. In each episode, …
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A Conversation with Steve Vai - Like Heaven In a Cup!
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Send us a Text Message. Steve Vai: Virtuoso guitarist, composer, educator, and entrepreneur Steve Vai joins hosts/bassists David C. Gross and Tom Semioli to discuss his career, artistic philosophies, and how he prefers his pasta cooked. A Conversation with Steve Vai PlaylistBy David C Gross and Tom Semioli
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Still Rockin' After All These Years: A Conversation with Billy Sheehan
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Send us a Text Message. Still Rockin' After All These Years: A Conversation with Billy Sheehan Virtuoso hard rock / prog-metal bassist Billy Sheehan (David Lee Roth, Mr. Big, Winery Dogs, Sons of Apollo, Niacin, Talas) joins hosts / bassists David C. Gross and Tom Semioli to talk about a life dedicated to "The Big M!" A Conversation with Billy Shee…
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Talking Life, Bass, Education, and Success with Yolanda Charles MBE.
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Send us a Text Message. Hosts/bassists David C. Gross and Tom Semioli converse with Yolanda Charles MBE; renowned British bassist, bandleader, composer, session musician, and mentor, among other endeavors. A Conversation with Yolanda Charles Playlist
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2024 Nominees Who Should (And Will) Get Inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame - “If You Have to Pick 3 …” | Epic Footnote Productions
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The time has come to ask: out of all the nominees for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2024 (which includes everyone from Mariah Carey, Cher, Mary J. Blidge, and Sinead O’Connor, to Ozzy Osbourne, Oasis, Lenny Kravitz, and Dave Matthews Band), which three deserve to be inducted the most? And which three 2024 nominees are most likely to get ind…
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Best Albums of 2004, “If You Have to Pick 3” | Epic Footnote Productions
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The number of landmark albums that came out in 2004 is simply astonishing. But which 3 albums celebrating their 20th anniversary this year (NOT named “American Idiot” by Green Day) would we declare as the best? Find out our choices in this episode of Epic Footnote Productions’ “If You Have to Pick 3 … ,” a podcast where we have to pick our top thre…
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A Conversation with Punk Rock Legend Glen Matlock (Sex Pistols)
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Send us a Text Message. Bassist, composer, recording and performing artist, and founding member of the Sex Pistols - Glen Matlock, joins hosts/bassists David C. Gross and Tom Semioli to discuss the past, present, and future of the art form that is rock and roll. A Conversation with Glen Matlock Playlist…
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Best Songs by Billy Joel, “If You Have to Pick 3” | Epic Footnote Productions
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Billy Joel's vast catalog of hits makes determining which of his songs are his best nearly impossible. But if you HAD to name the Piano Man's three best songs, which would you choose? Find out our choices in this episode of Epic Footnote Productions’ “If You Have to Pick 3 … ,” a podcast where we have to pick our top three choices on any given musi…
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A Conversation with Wicked Cool Artists Palmyra Delran, Brad Hallen (Nervous Eaters), Steve Conte
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Send us a Text Message. What's in a name? Wicked Cool Records, founded by Little Steven Van Zandt, keeps the garage rock flame burnin' strong into the 21st Century. Wicked Coolies Palmyra Delran, Brad Hallen of The Nervous Eaters, and Steve Conte talk with hosts David C. Gross and Tom Semioli about their latest releases on said imprint and life as …
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Green Day, “Saviors” - 2 Minutes to Review | Epic Footnote Productions
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Green Day releasing a new album in 2024 is gutsy considering they could have costed the year by simply celebrating the 30th anniversary of "Dookie" and 20th anniversary of "American Idiot"... so does their 14th album "Saviors" come even close to replicating the magic captured on those two game changing punk rock records? Find out what Matt and Zach…
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Jazz Icon Ron Carter Reveals New Fashion Line "Planet Elegance"
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Send us a Text Message. Finding the right…notes & tie! It’s not just about playing the parts; it’s about looking the part on the bandstand as a musician…. The maestro Ron Carter returns to NOTES FROM AN ARTIST for his fourth visit to talk about his fashion line rather than bass lines! The celebrated jazz icon and fashionista discusses his collabora…
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Artists Who Released Two Albums in a Single Year, “If You Have to Pick 3” | Epic Footnote Productions
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Releasing more than one album within a single year can be quite an ambitious task. So which artists beat the odds and released not one, but TWO great albums in the same year? Find out our choices in this episode of Epic Footnote Productions’ “If You Have to Pick 3 … ,” a podcast where we have to pick our top three choices on any given music-related…
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What If Taylor Swift Never Re-Recorded Her Albums? | “What If?” | Epic Footnote Productions
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To say Taylor Swift had an incredible 2023 is an enormous understatement - between taking the world by storm with The Eras Tour and breaking records with the “Taylor’s Versions” of her albums “Speak Now” and “1989”, the past year helped cement Taylor’s legacy as an artist unlike any other… but what if she never re-recorded her first six albums in r…
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