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Physiotherapy for Rockstars with Anna Achimowicz. Keeping rock stars in top physical shape

Physiotherapy for Rockstars with Anna Achimowicz. Keeping rock stars in top physical shape

Physiotherapy for Rockstars with Anna Achimowicz. Keeping rock stars in top physical shape

Touring rock musicians need to keep in shape for their grueling touring  schedules. Coming to their rescue is Physiotherapist Anna Achimowicz  with her professional skill sets to help musicians keep their bodies in  great shape. The Trout interviews Anna and discovers that she's not only  a physiotherapist she's also a bass guitarist in a metal band, rock  choreographer, and physical front woman of Rock Dance Theatre. Anna  speaks 5 languages which she needs as travels the world providing her  expertise.   

 https://achimowiczanna.wixsite.com/bandaid

From Scientist to Custom Guitar Maker - Why Not

Physiotherapy for Rockstars with Anna Achimowicz. Keeping rock stars in top physical shape

Physiotherapy for Rockstars with Anna Achimowicz. Keeping rock stars in top physical shape

Dr. Nick Hartell is a research scientist, professor and knowledgeable in diseases such as alzheimer's and opioid addiction. He's spent decades of helping the scientific community with his research until his job was eliminated during the Covid pandemic.  What's does a scientist do after that? Well, you start building custom electric guitars for guitarists all over the world. Nick shares his love of building guitars and his life story with The Trout during this fascinating interview. 

www.nahguitars.com 

Muscle Shoals, Alabama - Small Town - Big Music History with Johnny Belew and The Trout

Physiotherapy for Rockstars with Anna Achimowicz. Keeping rock stars in top physical shape

Australian Singer Songwriter and Ukulele Player Talks About Helping Change The World with Her Music.

Muscle Shoals, Alabama is the Hit Music Capital of America. With its small town southern charm, Muscle Shoals has been the final destination for some of the biggest names in music to record their #1 hits. The Trout interviews local Muscle Shoals music historian and tour guide, Johnny Belew. Johnny takes us on a musical journey with his second to none knowledge about how and where some of the biggest hits in musical history were recorded. Johnny's inside knowledge of all things musical of Muscle Shoals is fantastic and extremely entertaining. Take a walk down the history of commentary music with Johnny and The Trout.

https://www.facebook.com/johnny.belew.7

Australian Singer Songwriter and Ukulele Player Talks About Helping Change The World with Her Music.

Australian Singer Songwriter and Ukulele Player Talks About Helping Change The World with Her Music.

Australian Singer Songwriter and Ukulele Player Talks About Helping Change The World with Her Music.

Julia Doherty, Australian singer and songwriter, talks about composing and recording her tune "Be the Change". Julia has been writing and performing in Australia for years and her mission in her newest song is important for all us that wish to make a change in our communities and beyond. Because it all starts with each of us doing our part and stepping up to assist in making positive changes on the planet we all live reside on. Imagine writing a song only using a ukulele as your main instrument to compose with - that's exactly what Julia does. Her skills and professionalism shine through on her song "Be the Change". 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2l1m5fji8p0

Gibson Gives - Giving Music One Guitar at a Time with Dendy Jarrett, Executive Director & The Trout.

Australian Singer Songwriter and Ukulele Player Talks About Helping Change The World with Her Music.

Gibson Gives - Giving Music One Guitar at a Time with Dendy Jarrett, Executive Director & The Trout.

Dendy Jarrett, Executive Director Gibson Cares, visits with The Trout about how Gibson Cares has been helping thousands of needy musicians and nonprofits with new guitars and their business expertise. For over 125 years Gibson has been shaping, contributing, and supporting sound through their guitars…across many generations and genres of music.  In 2002 the Gibson Foundation was officially established (as a 501(c)3) and has since provided thousands of guitars and related value-in-kind and donations in excess of $30m. Organizations such as Guitars 4 Vets have been provided free guitars to veterans suffering with physical injuries, PTSD, and other emotional distress. Unlike many non-profits, 100% of donations go towards giving the gift of music. Learn about all of the promising and wonderful programs that Gibson Gives have assisted with to grow musical awareness in non-profit organizations across the USA and beyond.

https://www.gibsonfoundation.org/

Bollywood? No Way! Jazz Music From India? You Bet!

Australian Singer Songwriter and Ukulele Player Talks About Helping Change The World with Her Music.

Gibson Gives - Giving Music One Guitar at a Time with Dendy Jarrett, Executive Director & The Trout.

The Trout interviews Bhopal, India musician, producer, songwriter and recording engineer, Pratyush Upadhyay about his career in music and how he doesn't produce typical Bollywood music. Upadhyay is founder and owner of 432hz Music Studio that provides a myriad of services to his clients including -'Music Composing, Arrangement, Music Direction, Lyricist, Guitarist, Producer, Vocalist, Recording Engineer, Sound Designer,  Vocal Tuning, Orchestration, Drum Programming and more. The Trout once again proves music is what makes the world go around and touches our hearts and souls. 

https://linktr.ee/Pratyushhq 

Kevin Besignano Talks About Composing the Music for the Mayim Bialik film "As They Made Us"

Kevin Besignano Talks About Composing the Music for the Mayim Bialik film "As They Made Us"

Kevin Besignano Talks About Composing the Music for the Mayim Bialik film "As They Made Us"

Movie Composer, Kevin Besignano, spent time visiting with The Trout about composing the music for "As They Made Us" and what it takes to be a movie composer. Kevin Besignano has been known in the music world for the last 2 decades as a touring musician and musical artist. He's toured the world playing in bands such as Unwritten Law, Bullets and Octane and his own band, True Rivals. Having attended Berklee College of Music, Besignano has always been intrigued by jazz, classical, and the art of composing. Kevin's film composing work can be heard alongside artists such as Neko Case and Frankie Lane in As They Made Us. The film is written and directed by actress Mayim Bialik (The Big Bang Theory) and stars Oscar-winner Dustin Hoffman, Candice Bergman, Simon Helberg and Dianna Agron. 

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10949028/ 

The Creative Well Mental Health Assistance for Creative Individuals

Kevin Besignano Talks About Composing the Music for the Mayim Bialik film "As They Made Us"

Kevin Besignano Talks About Composing the Music for the Mayim Bialik film "As They Made Us"

The Trout interviews Nadine Page, Clinical Director and Founder, of The Creative Well. The Creative Well is an international organization that supports the mental health and well-being of musicians and all other allied professionals working within the music industry, inclusive of students striving towards a career. We are a safe space where full self-expression is encouraged.  They are are uniquely able to support the mental health and well-being of those creating music and executing music tours. 

https://www.the-creative-well.com/  

Alex From Ukraine Talks About Being a Music Creator in a War Torn Country

Kevin Besignano Talks About Composing the Music for the Mayim Bialik film "As They Made Us"

Recording Secrets With Bobby Owsinski Recording Producer, Engineer, Arranger, Podcast and Author

Alex from Kyiv, Ukraine visits with The Trout about what it's like to be a music creator while attempting to stay safe during an invasion.  Alex (not his real name) is a creator of electronic music in the Ukraine. For the last several years he has composed several electronic music pieces that have been used in the gaming industry. Alex has had to move away from Kyiv (Kiev) to a safer area of his country and unfortunately, writing and producing music has taken a back burner as the war continues around him. A self taught music and music producer, Alex's music is unique and very moving. Alex visits with the Trout and conveys his concern for his country, his and his family's safety and prays that one day he can return to doing what he does best - writing music. Alex shares what it's like to wake up at 4am to sirens warning him to take shelter and the chaos and confusion of life during this difficult times. 

https://www.youtube.com/user/stonefromthesky

Recording Secrets With Bobby Owsinski Recording Producer, Engineer, Arranger, Podcast and Author

Reducing Teen Suicides with Award Winning singer, songwriter and producer, Michael Anthony Curtis -

Recording Secrets With Bobby Owsinski Recording Producer, Engineer, Arranger, Podcast and Author

The Trout interviews Bobby Owsinski who is best known as author of over 27 books in the field of music, music recording and social media, and for audio engineering, especially in surround mixing with credits including Jimi Hendrix, The Who, Pantera, Weird Al Yankovic, Willie Nelson, Elvis, Neil Young, Iron Maiden, The Ramones, and Chicago. Bobby has worked on projects as an engineer, producer, writer or arranger including music, commercials, television and motion pictures.  Bobby is senior contributor to Forbes writing on the big picture trends in the new music business, and he has appeared on CNN and ABC News as a music branding and audio expert. The Trout gets the lowdown on the recording industry and how to improve recordings whether in your home studio or in a professional studio.

www.BobbyOwsinski.com 

Lynne Jackaman: British Soul Singer Sensation talks about her love of Southern Rock Music

Reducing Teen Suicides with Award Winning singer, songwriter and producer, Michael Anthony Curtis -

Reducing Teen Suicides with Award Winning singer, songwriter and producer, Michael Anthony Curtis -

 What do you do when you're Lynne Jackaman, British firecracker soul  singer, but your love of your favorite music is based in America  thousands of miles away from your London home? You record at the most  iconic recording studio in America, Fame Studios in Muscle Shoals  Alabama, USA and produce your first solo project and release it to the  world. Lynne Jackaman visits with The Trout and talks about her love of  southern soul and rock music and how she grew up loving to sing.  Jackaman's debut album, One Shot, was released to critical acclaim  because of her outstanding vocal and songwriting talents. Jackaman opens up about her experience as the lead vocalist for the UK popular band,  Saint Jude and why she decided to pursue a solo career. With her  magnetic and effervescence personality it's no wonder why her fans adore  her music and the artist herself.   

www.lynnejackamanmusic.com 

Reducing Teen Suicides with Award Winning singer, songwriter and producer, Michael Anthony Curtis -

Reducing Teen Suicides with Award Winning singer, songwriter and producer, Michael Anthony Curtis -

Reducing Teen Suicides with Award Winning singer, songwriter and producer, Michael Anthony Curtis -

 Moved by the fact the second leading cause of death for teens is   committing suicides, award winning singer, songwriter and producer,  Michael Anthony Curtis, talks with KT and The Trout about his song  "Live" and his goal to bring awareness of teen suicides to America.  Curtis, along with other professional musicians and organizations, is  bringing teen suicide awareness through his "Don't Die For a Lie"  website and his partnership with Silent Witness, Inc. Curtis provides an  in depth view of how he is helping to develop grass roots campaigns  across America to heighten awareness in communities across the USA about  the tragedy of youth committed suicides. "If it helps stop one teen  suicide it's well worth it", Curtis said during his interview with KT  and The Trout.   

https://dontdieforalie.org/

So You Want To Be Famous? Find Out How - Episode 12

Episode 13 - The Making of Ultimate James Bond Medley on YouTube

Episode 13 - The Making of Ultimate James Bond Medley on YouTube

 So you think you've got what it takes to become a famous actor or  musician? KT and The Trout interview Heather Besignano, CEO of Icon  Public Relations and she provides great insight about the very  competitive entertainment business. With offices in Los Angeles,  Nashville, New York and Dallas, Heather is an expert in promoting some  of best talent in several different facets of the entertainment  business. Heather, a Texas native, brings her southern charm to the  table when working with celebrities from actors to songwriters to  authors. It's a tough business to breakthrough in and Heather is an  expert in discovering new talent and promoting a cadre of "A" list  clients. Watch and learn from one of the best in the public relations  field in America. 

https://www.icon-publicity.com/

Episode 13 - The Making of Ultimate James Bond Medley on YouTube

Episode 13 - The Making of Ultimate James Bond Medley on YouTube

Episode 13 - The Making of Ultimate James Bond Medley on YouTube

 Through interviews with Dave Stanley, recording engineer and producer extraordinaire from Alchemistic Records, discover the back story and how the Ultimate James Bond Medley of all 25 James Movies was conceived, organized, recorded in both audio and video for this very popular YouTube video. 

 Dave provides details of his efforts to locate 60 professional musicians to perform in his Nottingham, U.K. studio to complete this enormous project undertaking.  From when the project was started to when the video was uploaded on YouTube, Dave provides insight to how he became a very talented recording engineer, producer and arranger.  With KT and The Trout. 

Emerald City The Gold Standard of Entertainment - Episode 10

Interview with Grammy nominated Blues harp great Bob Corritore - Episode 11

Interview with Grammy nominated Blues harp great Bob Corritore - Episode 11

 KT and The Trout interview Deno Taglioli founder of Emerald City Band  the premier event & live entertainment cover band — based in Dallas –  Fort Worth TX, and performing all over the U.S. and the world. Deno  shares stories of roots of growing up in Detroit in the shadow of Motown  and how this 1st generation Italian-America was mentored by classically  trained musicians from the Detroit Symphony Orchestra. Emerald City has  performed from coast to coast and even for two United States  Presidents. 

www.emeraldcityband.com 

Interview with Grammy nominated Blues harp great Bob Corritore - Episode 11

Interview with Grammy nominated Blues harp great Bob Corritore - Episode 11

Interview with Grammy nominated Blues harp great Bob Corritore - Episode 11

 

Bob Corritore is considered among the top traditional blues harmonica players on the scene today. Additionally, he is the owner of the Rhythm Room in Phoenix, the radio show host of “Those Lowdown Blues” on KJZZ, the founder of Southwest Musical Arts Foundation, the editor and main writer of the Bob Corritore Blues Newsletter, an official endorser of Hohner harmonicas, a Keeping The Blues Alive award recipient, a Grammy nominated harmonica player and producer.

The Trout talks with Bob about growing up in Chicago and performing with some of the great artists that came out of the Chicago Blues scene. Enjoy the Blues? You'll enjoy this wonderful interview with one of America's great Blues harmonicas players.

www.bobcorritore.com 

News and updates

Randy James Lonestar 92.5

Randy James Lonestar 92.5

Randy James Lonestar 92.5

Episode 8 features Randy James on air talent for Lonestar 92.5 FM - Dallas, Texas. Randy is on with Bo and Jim weekdays from 6:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Check him out - https://lonestar925.iheart.com/featured/bo-and-jim/

King of the Tribute Bands

Randy James Lonestar 92.5

Randy James Lonestar 92.5

Episode 9 KT and The Trout visit with Jeff Michnal of Performance DFW who tells us about his life as a producer/developer of three top notch tribute bands.

https://www.facebook.com/VHXBand/

Angela Owen Links

Shane Bell Band Links

Shane Bell Band Links

What to know where you can go be entertained by Dallas Comedian Angela Owen?

Follow the links below for more information.


www.LibertyTyler.com

www.thecomedyarena.com

www.BigTex.com

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/angela.o.walker.3

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/angelaowencomedy


 

Shane Bell Band Links

Shane Bell Band Links

Shane Bell Band Links

Shane Bell Band Music 

Available on all major streaming services

www.shanebellband.com


FaceBook - https://www.facebook.com/ShaneBellBand

Contact - shanebellband@gmail.com

https://www.instagram.com/shanebellband/


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