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Thursday Dec 16, 2021
Thursday Dec 16, 2021
Get up close and personal with the CEO and co-founder of Futuri Media, Daniel Anstandig. In this episode of Tunesmate, go behind the scenes of the music industry with an expert of radio and interactive media featured in The Wall Street Journal, Billboard, and numerous trade publications. Also, discover Daniel's band Rhythm & Truth and how he produced MacKenzie Thomas' latest album.
Saturday Nov 13, 2021
Saturday Nov 13, 2021
In this episode of Tunemate's podcast, join Ray and Marc as they countdown their top five John "Cougar" Mellencamp and Sting songs. Celebrate the music of these pioneering artists on their 70th birthday. Listen to see if your favorite song made the list.
Monday Oct 11, 2021
Monday Oct 11, 2021
In this episode of Tunemate's podcast, join Ray and Marc as they countdown their favorite disco songs of all time. Celebrate the music of The Bee Gees, Abba, Donna Summer, Barry White, The Village People, Michael Jackson, Anita Ward, Blondie, KC & The Sunshine Band, The Trammps, and so many others that made this genre special. Listen to see if your favorite 1970s dance sensation made the list.
Tuesday Sep 14, 2021
Tuesday Sep 14, 2021
In this episode, discover the folk-rock Americana band Laney Lou and the Bird Dogs. Listen to an exclusive interview with Lena, one of the group's lead vocalists, as she talks about their new album, Through The Smoke. It is described as a personal transformation with the concept of letting things go, processing past and current situations, and moving forward.
Wednesday Sep 01, 2021
Wednesday Sep 01, 2021
Are you looking for a new party game? Discover the origins of Sentune, a contest of making sentences from song titles. Listen to Ray and Marc as they describe how to duel while keeping the tournament of music fun. Then learn how they transformed the game to written form in which the goal is to take five song titles from an artist and make a sentence from them. Try to write a Sentune Jr. from three titles if five titles are too much.
Saturday Aug 21, 2021
Saturday Aug 21, 2021
Listen to folk-rock musician, author, and performer John McEuen from Nitty Gritty Dirt Band discuss his new album The Nashville Sessions. Discover how this Banjo Hall of Famer was inspired to create this effort and the significance behind the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band’s 1972 album Will The Circle Be Unbroken. John details how The Circle album is by Rolling Stone as the most important record to come out of Nashville and his friendship with Steve Martin. Stream the latest episode of Tunesmate with your hosts Ray and Marc.
Sunday Jul 25, 2021
Sunday Jul 25, 2021
Join Ray and Marc as they interview singer and songwriter Luke LeBlanc. Listen to how Luke created his new album Only Human during the pandemic. Find out what inspires him to write music in a unique folk-rock throwback style.
Saturday Jun 26, 2021
Saturday Jun 26, 2021
In this episode, join Ray and Marc as they break down the 2021 Rock Hall class inductees. The performers include Tina Turner, Carole King, The Go-Gos, JAY-Z, Foo Fighters, and Todd Rundgren. This year's early influencers include Kraftwerk, Charley Patton, and Gil Scott-Heron while the Musical Excellence Award goes to LL Cool J, Billy Preston, and Randy Rhoads. Last but not least, the Ahmet Ertegun Award goes to poetic jazz pioneer Clarence Avant. Listen to this week’s podcast to find out the cultural impact this The Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame class had on the world of music.
https://www.rockhall.com/rock-roll-hall-fame-announces-2021-inductees
Saturday May 29, 2021
Saturday May 29, 2021
Join Ray and Marc as they welcome a friend of the show Ty to discuss the significance of Muppet Music. What is your favorite musical memory of Jim Henson's creation? Perhaps you saw the beginnings of Kermit on the Ed Sullivan Show or, you grew up with Gonzo, Animal, Fozzy The Bear, Miss Piggy, and Kermit on their 1970s variety show? Whatever era is your favorite, join the Tunesmate crew to reminisce back on the music of the Muppets and how it continues to impact pop culture.
Friday May 14, 2021
Friday May 14, 2021
In episode #40 of the Tunesmate podcast, join Ray, Tyler, and Marc as they discuss Hal Walker, a singer-songwriter from Kent, Ohio, and his unique approach to playing music. Listen to Hal play an instrument called the khaen, which has gained him a significant following on TikTok. Discover how he also plays the guitar, piano, harmonica, concertina, and Banakula in a different modern way. Come along on a musical journey and find out what inspires this social media musical star.
Follow Hal on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/halwalkermusic