This week I speak with Lou Remondelli, a regular on the Musical Instrument Giveaways Facebook page, about everything from his contest strategy, to his unique hairstyle, to Snooki.
Archive | Podcasts
Interview with Josh Childers of Atlas Stands [4OnTheFloor]
In less that a year since announcing his first products to the public, custom designed hardwood amplifier stands, to the public, Josh and partner John Schramlin have created excitement in what was a stale and static product category.
Interview with Rich and Chris Rice of Rice Custom Guitars [4OnTheFloor]
In this 4OnTheFloor podcast interview with Rich and Chris Rice of Rice Custom Guitars, we discussed their philosophies on guitar making, the challenges that come along the way, and what it means to them to be a true custom shop.
Interview with Chad Beeler of BassEFX [4OnTheFloor]
Seattle’s Chad Beeler has been one of Jet City’s top bass guitar gurus for years, but when he recently launched BassEFX, a website with the goal of outfitting bassists worldwide with the perfect bass effects, Chad narrowed his focus onto only the elements between bass and amp.
Interview with Spencer Doren of 3Leaf Audio [4OnTheFloor]
While speaking to Spencer Doren of 3Leaf Audio, you realize he is one of the hardest working people in the music industry. When we finally caught up on Skype it was nearing midnight, but Spencer seemed more than happy to talk pedals with me!
Interview with Michael Outlaw of Outlaw Drums [4OnTheFloor]
Michael Outlaw’s love affair with reclaimed wood began in 2006, when he salvaged timber from a plantation house that had recently been torn down. This wood was vwell over 300 years old when Michael gave it a second life as Outlaw Drums.
Sowing the Seeds of Music: Podcast Interview with TakeLessons CEO Steven Cox
In this podcast episode, I speak with Steven Cox, CEO and Founder of TakeLessons, about the state of music education, the strict guidelines TakeLessons private instructor applicants are judged on, and even the role Guitar Hero and American Idol have had on music lesson enrollment.
Rock Prophecies: Podcast Interview with Rock Photographer Robert Knight
If you’ve ever been jealous of a friend who saw The Rolling Stones or Jimi Hendrix back in the day, Robert Knight will make you green with envy. For over forty years, Knight has been what Rock Prophecies producer Tim Kaiser calls “the Forrest Gump of rock ‘n roll. He just had this knack for being right in the middle of history in the making.”
Playing Paradiddles on the Glass Ceiling: Podcast Interview with Tom Tom Magazine’s Mindy Abovitz
Who’s your favorite drummer? It’s a question we’ve all asked and answered, and you probably have a stock response ready to go. When Mindy Abovitz, Founder of Tom Tom Magazine is asked who her favorite female drummers are, she doesn’t even stop to think.
Drum Stick Evolution: Podcast Interview with Players Music’s Tony LaLonde
“Years ago if a person was a skier your skis were all made out of wood. Now they’re made out of all kinds of different materials…there’s no reason that a synthetic stick shouldn’t be as viable as a wood product, and even more so.” This is Players Music founder Tony LaLonde’s take on Duratech drum sticks, his line of nylon polymer sticks.