Dominic may be best known as guitarist — and in his own words, “Lieutenant” — for Sting, a position he has filled for over 30 years, but he has been creating his own diverse body of work for many decades as well. In 2023, Dominic joined Spotlight On to talk…
In this excerpt from the Spotlight On podcast, Stephen Shaw and Jonathan Linden of Round Room Live discuss balancing children's and parents' interests in shows like Blippi, focusing on music, engagement, digital marketing strategies, and the importance of reaching parents through various channels. Listen to more entertainment industry insight on…
Richard Brent Turner is Professor in the Department of Religious Studies and the African American Studies Program at the University of Iowa. Dr. Turner joined the University of Iowa faculty in 2001 and holds appointments in Department of Religious Studies, African American Studies Program, and International Programs. His research program…
James Felice of the Felice Brothers joins LP to talk about growing up in upstate NY, the early days of the band, and the story behind their new record, "From Dreams to Dust." The Felice Brothers, Ian (guitar and lead vocals) and James (multi-instrumentalist and vocals), hail from the Catskills,…
Gabrielle joins LP to talk about her work at the Joseph Campbell Foundation and breaks down Joseph Campbell's influence on the modern world, philosophy, writing, film, etc. Gabrielle Basha is a writer and educator based in Cambridge, Massachusetts. In addition to her lifelong study of American folklore and pop culture,…
Tyler Grant joins LP to talk about his guitar work, his river guide work and life in general. Tyler is a National Flatpicking Champion guitar player best known for his work in the band Grant Farm. Tyler has appeared at most major US festivals and performed thousands of concerts and…
Classical pianist, podcaster, educator, and writer, Jeeyoon Kim joins LP to talk about her many creative endeavors. Award-winning classical pianist Jeeyoon Kim has delighted audiences across the U.S. and around the world with her sparkling combination of sensitive artistry, broad emotional range, impeccable technique, and uniquely engaging and innovative concert…
Kieron Maughan of Rockstar Cars stops by to talk about the cars of Keith Richards, John Bonham, Nick Mason, Peter Frampton, Andrew Loog Oldham, and many others. Kieron Maughan started Rockstars Cars over 10 years ago out of his love of rock n' roll and cars. He's currently working on…
Nick Polizzi stops by to talk about traditional/alternative healing practices with LP. Nick is a documentary filmmaker and filmmaker who has explored these subjects. Nick has spent his career directing and producing feature-length documentaries about holistic alternatives to conventional medicine. Most recently, Nick directed The Tapping Solution and co-edited Simply…
Jason Davis, founder of Noble Management and manager to Austin French and Anne Wilson joins LP for this episode. Jason Davis grew up in Northwest NJ, wrote songs and landed a career as an artist manager through his hustle and drive. Working throughout the years with such iconic acts as…
David Page stops by to discuss his new book "Food Americana" which was released today. He shares the stories of some of the most famous American meals and makes LP super hungry in the process. Pizza, lobster rolls, oysters, bagels and more are discussed. Two-time Emmy winner David Page changed…
Jack Casady, bass player from Hot Tuna, Jefferson Airplane, SVT, the Yanks and Jefferson Starship joins Lawrence Peryer to talk shop about the bass and his influences. And it's his 77th bday today. Happy bday Jack! John William "Jack" Casady (born April 13, 1944) is an American bass guitarist, best…
Hilary joins LP to talk about her humanitarian work that led to creating Backline. Backline's purpose is to connect music industry professionals and their families with a trusted network of mental health and wellness providers. Backline is a national 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that connects music industry professionals and their families…
Ola Sars, CEO of Soundtrack Your Brand joins LP to talk about using music to create great in-store experiences for consumers. Ola Sars is a Stockholm-based serial entrepreneur active in the music-tech space. He is the Founder, CEO & Chairman of Soundtrack Your Brand, the world's fastest-growing music platform for…
Sally Lidinsky from Intellitix and Back of House joins LP on this episode to talk about live events, ticketing, event access control and hot air ballooning. Sally’s passion for operational excellence, process, and problem solving has led her to a successful career in event operations; producing music festivals, MMA fights,…
John Raso is the Senior Vice President, Client Services for HFA & Rumblefish and oversees the teams who provide support to thousands of music publishers and licensing administration clients. John directs the implementation of Rumblefish administration digital music services including streaming, video, lyrics, guitar tablature and other digital music uses.…
Immersion Networks is a company that creates software and hardware to improve the human listening experience. Founded in 2014 by industry-leading audio experts and engineers, the privately held company operates out of a purpose-built facility in Redmond, Washington. The company’s founders are responsible for hundreds of patents that have been…
Dre Wallace joins LP to talk about her company opnr and the music scenes in Michigan. Opnr is a cloud-based application that connects musicians with concert organizers offering opener performance opportunities. Its easy-to-use, organized system professionally harnesses all the relevant social media data and music distribution channels with the sole…
Durrani is an accomplished entertainment executive, entrepreneur, and artist manager with more than 25 years of success in the entertainment industry. Leveraging extensive and diverse industry experience, Faisel has been able to help artists and companies grow by developing and executing world-class strategies. Throughout his executive career, Faisel has held…
In this clip from the new episode of Spotlight On, Round Room Live's Stephen Shaw and Jonathan Linden discuss the difficulties of locating venues, highlighting their experience with the Rolling Stones's 'Exhibitionism,' including navigation and crowd control. Get more insight into the live event and touring businesses on the Spotlight…
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. ------------------ Today, the Spotlight shines On Stephen Shaw and Jonathan Linden of Round Room Live. Round Room Live…
Experimental artists Taylor Deupree & Joseph Branciforte discuss their dislike of music streaming services, considering them a necessary evil for their labels. They emphasize the economic disadvantages for artists and advocate for buying directly from platforms like Bandcamp. Don't miss the entire conversation on the latest episode of the Spotlight…
In this excerpt from the latest Spotlight On, experimental music artists and label owners Joseph Branciforte and Taylor Deupree discuss how visual design and minimalist aesthetics influence their labels, greyfade and 12k, and their music. Don't miss out on the rest of this enlightening conversation on the Spotlight On podcast:…
