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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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Tuesday Aug 04, 2020
Tuesday Aug 04, 2020
All of our favorite artists started pursuing their music careers in the local scene. Jimmy is making that an easier opportunity for the musicians of his community in Toms River, NJ. Even the global pandemic hasn't been holding them back. They are implementing drive-in concerts and soon to be live streaming shows for the upcoming colder seasons. This local music venue is doing a lot of things right to build a well-rounded community.
Monday Jul 27, 2020
Monday Jul 27, 2020
Within her first couple of years shooting live concerts, Liz already established the style of her work while bringing her personal brand to life. Accomplishing significant goals, such as the artists sharing her content on social media, isn't easy to do. Especially when they reach out to you directly; asking permission to use those photos for certain merchandise. She explains that being consistent is a huge factor in getting the bigger opportunities in the music industry. Also, Liz gives us some insight when she toured on the Vans Warped Tour, as well as collaborating with Circa Survive and Veil of Maya.
Monday Jul 20, 2020
Monday Jul 20, 2020
Sharptooth has always stood by their views with social justice by educating the value of human rights at every level of society. Expressing it within their music gives us a taste of their passion while enlightening us on how to be more aware of these everyday problems. Lauren dissects the inner core of these current issues and how to go about making a difference within the community.
Monday Jul 06, 2020
Monday Jul 06, 2020
Zuke Smith of Zuketunes has been helping vocalists grow into their instrument for decades. She has a well-rounded method to tailor the needs of any individual willing to take lessons with her. Her tremendous experience has really brought the talent out of her students. Especially when they're having trouble with bad habits or struggling with insecurities. You can also thank her for grooming Frank Iero, guitar player from My Chemical Romance, as she prepared him for the other projects he has created and toured with.
Monday Jun 22, 2020
Monday Jun 22, 2020
The next step for A Will Away is to complete their DIY built studio for them to further all possible opportunities. For decades, bands would tour constantly to build momentum while showcasing their music to the public. Rarely do you see that anymore, but A Will Away followed that tradition and it gave them more than just experience. It gave them a team that was ready to work with them to pursue future releases. Their new EP, "Soup", is now available on all streaming platforms.
Monday Jun 15, 2020
Monday Jun 15, 2020
Quality content is very well needed for the brand you create. Marc has a tremendous amount of experience from working at the Grammy’s to now being one of the product managers at Fearless Records. He explains the most efficient ways to create a timeline for marketing your brand and implementing it at the right time.
Monday Jun 08, 2020
Monday Jun 08, 2020
'Technicolor', is the newest album from Covet, making this their sophomore record. David expresses that the band has been experimenting quite a bit with their new tunes. Especially implementing vocals on a couple of tracks when that has been an idea for a while. Also, the thought of David bringing in a five-string bass to their music could transcend the sound into the next album.
Friday Jun 05, 2020
Friday Jun 05, 2020
Bruce is a solo pop artist/musician that has been releasing music independently since 2019. With his experience being signed to a label when he was in a pop-punk band or working with artists as a producer, the passion for music is very well expressed through his creativity. His single "IDK" was featured on Shane Dawson's documentary with Eugenia Cooney.
Monday Jun 01, 2020
Monday Jun 01, 2020
Being on the Vans Warped Tour in 2017 was the last time Poeta toured before we took a two year hiatus. While we are unable to play shows in general, it hasn't stopped us from writing new music in the meantime. We are taking an aggressive approach to our new sound for the sake of holding onto most of our ideas for too long. Expressing some frustration and emotions through our experience within the hiatus. You can listen to our recently new single, "Anxious Racing", on all streaming platforms.
Friday May 29, 2020
Friday May 29, 2020
The pandemic has been affecting the music industry in an unthinkable way as we all scramble to find ways to reach out to our avid listeners. Realizing that we might not see another show locally until 2021. In the meantime, With Sails Ahead is currently writing new music to bring back to Kevin, from The Dillinger Escape Plan, at Backroom Studios sometime soon. Sierra has also been streaming on Twitch with her personal gaming interests in Animal Crossing & Super Smash Bros (Sierraplusultra). You can listen to their recent EP, 'Morning Sun', on all streaming platforms.