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Welcome to The Limelight Podcast! Join in on the conversation as George Powell and Shana Davidson focus topics and spotlight around creatives of all variations, to include: performing arts, artisans, and entrepreneurs. The Limelight invites you in to listen and learn from guests that are prominent industry professionals about what goes into perfecting their craft, how they’ve been able to curate their careers, and insights as to how you can potentially turn your passion into a career.
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Wednesday Oct 14, 2020
Wednesday Oct 14, 2020
The GOAT of custom drums joins us for a quick update on how business is doing during these unprecedented times. SJC recently reached a distribution deal with Guitar Center that will allow drummers to purchase their signature kits and snares in stores. Mike sits down with us to share a few stories about building his relationship with Tre Cool of Green Day. As well as meeting Anthony Bourdain to create a one of a kind snare for Tre on Bourdain's hit show, 'Raw Craft'.
Wednesday Oct 07, 2020
Wednesday Oct 07, 2020
Thank You, Scientist delivers its listeners with complex, yet tasteful, musical deliciousness in the form of progressive rock and jazz fusion. Tom Monda joins the pod to discuss influences, his experience playing guitar on Broadway, and how his band developed their relationship with Coheed and Cambria that eventually transpired into Thank You, Scientist being signed to Claudio Sanchez’s label: Evil Ink Records. Tom discusses the details of the band’s upcoming livestream event!
Wednesday Sep 30, 2020
Wednesday Sep 30, 2020
Clinton Tustin of Galactic Empire almost never became the purveyor for tone of galaxies far far away... until he decided to risk it all and pivot his career to assert himself in the music industry. His colorful resume includes being a touring guitarist, producer, graphic designer, teacher, and YouTuber. Clint joins the Limelight boys to discuss his many hats and also his appreciation for boomer guitar groups on Facebook.
Wednesday Sep 23, 2020
Wednesday Sep 23, 2020
Raising over $20k for their upcoming album was a massive accomplishment for the math-rock/emo band. This has given them the opportunity to work with Courtney Ballard. Who has worked with prominent artists such as Waterparks, Emarosa, All Time Low, and State Champs. Raising this kind of money also came with a price to pay for Anthony OnFire's cheeks (not his face). We sit down with them to discuss what they have planned in the near future with the album release while sharing their past experiences. FFO: Covet, Tiny Moving Parts, Strawberry Girls, Foxing.
Wednesday Sep 16, 2020
Wednesday Sep 16, 2020
Zac Garren and Ben Rosett join the pod to discuss the influences and mindset that produces the sound for their band Strawberry Girls. They appeared on the infamous Audiotree Live show in 2016 and explain how they serendipitously got to perform on their platform. The guys also talk about the hurdle of writing music during a pandemic while also being states apart
Friday Sep 11, 2020
Friday Sep 11, 2020
What will the music industry be like after COVID? Who will make the first move to get a full-length tour going? Should bands and artists create dream tours to try and sell out amphitheaters or arenas? We want this industry to resume, but this might be the normal routine for some time.
Wednesday Sep 02, 2020
Wednesday Sep 02, 2020
CaliberTV is one of the cornerstones of the audio and video industry for artists and bands today. It’s co-creator, Tyler Dugoni, joins the podcast to discuss multiple topics, such as the status and outlook of the music industry and the tools necessary to establish yourself in such a competitive space.
Friday Aug 28, 2020
Friday Aug 28, 2020
Mike Virok is the owner of The Guitar Rescue located in Hamilton, NJ. Mike is a certified guitar luthier who specializes in building his own line of one-of-a-kind guitars and repairing/maintaining guitars and basses for his diverse clientele throughout the tristate area. We also discuss details of his recent departure from Bordentown, NJ, and what the future of The Guitar Rescue holds.
Wednesday Aug 19, 2020
Friday Aug 14, 2020
Friday Aug 14, 2020
Sometimes running your own company requires wearing a lot of hats. Dan has taken on that role while running his successful apparel company. He’s implemented most of his experience in creating a well-rounded business by touring with bands and involving himself in his local communities. City To City is also willing to endorse bands or musicians that would be great representatives of the brand.