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Joe Brent: mandolin magic from Vivaldi to Vinegar Hill

The acclaimed mandolinist and composer joins the podcast to discuss the history of his chosen instrument, the philosophy behind his Adhyâropa Records imprint, and the radical chamber music of his ensemble 9 Horses.

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Dec. 5, 2024

Joe Brent: mandolin magic from Vivaldi to Vinegar Hill

The acclaimed mandolinist and composer joins the podcast to discuss the history of his chosen instrument, the philosophy behind his Adhyâropa Records imprint, and the radical chamber music of his ensemble 9 Horses.
Nov. 28, 2024

Round Room Live: crafting family entertainment's next act

From The Rolling Stones to Sesame Street, Stephen Shaw and Jonathan Linden pull back the curtain on how they bring the stories of legends to exhibitions and beloved characters to the stage.
Nov. 21, 2024

Taylor Deupree & Joseph Branciforte: reimagining Stil.

The two renowned experimental musicians, mastering engineers, and label owners discuss how a classic electronic album guided and inspired an acoustic masterpiece.
Nov. 14, 2024

Anders Koppel: the Hammond's Danish master

The legendary Danish B3 player chats about his early days in the band The Savage Rose, memories of playing the Newport Jazz Festival in '69, and his recent album with drummer Brian Blade and his son Benjamin, Time Again.
Nov. 7, 2024

Christian McBride: jazz notes from the engine room

The universally acclaimed bassist, bandleader, artistic director, and prodigious collaborator joins the podcast to discuss his many ongoing projects, the evolution of jazz education, and how bass players are like baseball ca…
Oct. 31, 2024

Erik Davis: the beatification of blotter art

The author and 'countercultural icon' discusses his latest book, Blotter: The Untold Story of an Acid Medium, which details a fascinating intersection between art and the illicit drug market.

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Lawrence Peryer

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Throughout his career, LP has worked with a variety of music artists to help them grow and shape their relationships with their fans. This work has included producing and executive producing dozens of websites, online events and campaigns, film and video projects, even a pair of experiential pop-up retail locations for a global music icon. Along the way, his work has racked up dozens of prestigious awards and nominations. As a commentator, LP has been featured in Rolling Stone, Billboard, Wall Street Journal, BBC Radio, and countless other print and broadcast outlets. He is an international speaker and panelist and a published writer on both business and cultural topics.