Every once in a while, you meet someone who bridges the generational gaps to the future and the past as they live their lives in the present. I’d like you to meet Myrlin Hepworth. A gifted and extraordinary Artist, Poet and Musician, Mr. Hepworth, uses the mastery of words, rhythm and purpose to touch our lives with his…
Episode 13: Myrlin Hepworth: Artist, Poet and Musician
Episode 12: Joan Paddock, Director of Instrumental Activities
From the opening sounds of hearing her play the Lur to begin our conversation, this is one of the most enjoyable and interesting I have ever had. Joan Paddock´s story of her love of music and family is a conversational gem as I learned so much about her wonderful life and the instruments of her…
Episode 11: Shreyas Ayer
Gifted musician, performance artist and teacher. Our discussion was a deep discovery into the traditions of the tabla drum, technique and Mr. Iyer’s love of the instrument and the many wonderful cultural nuances of the tabla. If you want to learn a lot about this wonderful instrument and its traditions, this discussion will serve you…
Episode 10: Sule Greg Wilson: Author, Historian, Storyteller, Performer, Artist, Teacher, and most importantly—Himself!
Sule, is truly the wonderul sum of all of his interests, journeys and places. Listen in as we explore the wisdoms, experiences and joy of a life well lived through the exploration of music, arts, culture and passions.
Episode 9: Dick Gregory Interview
Had a rare chance to interview the iconic “Dick Gregory” a few years back. As a novice interviewer, I was a bit intimidated in not being able to control the interview. In retrospect, who was I to even think I could “manage” an interview with Mr. Gregory. Our conversation was all over the…
Episode 8: Carlos Solorzano: Desert Drummer
Sometimes it is fun to listen in on a really detailed interview on someone’s love of music and teaching. In this interview, we get pretty granular on the nuts and bolts of what makes Carlos an exceptional music teacher and drummer.
Episode 7: Dan Mayer—Revealing the Craftsmanship of Letterpress and Moveable Type
For most of us when we think of printing, we think no further than pressing, “print” on our computer or mobile device. In this digital age of point, click, shoot and send, it is hard to remember that is was not that long again that printing something was an analog function–something you had to get…
Episode 6: Eileen Morgan: Taiko in the Desert
If you are looking to explore the wonders of Taiko drumming and the joy of a life well lived with music, self-expression and creating musical wellness with others, listen in to our long-form interview with Eileen Morgan.
Episode 5: Montana Made Music
One of my most interesting persons is Maria Brunner of Insight Management. This lover of all things music has deep roots in Big Sky Country. Listen in and discover some unique stories of what it takes to put on shows and work with different artists. A devoted fan of supporting local music and…
Episode 4: David Michael Saunders—Master Trainer and Lover of the Rhythm!
Drums and Dogs—Dogs and Drums—The World of David Michael Saunders Dog Trainer, David Michael Saunders has blended his love of drumming and his passion for dogs into a lifestyle and business. Listen in to discover and learn about his extraordinary life’s journey that has led him from traveling around the U.S. making music and friends…