Today on the podcast, we speak to Makayla Dooley. She is a Denver based pianist, performer, singer/songwriter, teacher, organizer…. extraordinaire. The 3 of us went to UNC together, in different programs and in different classes. But we’ve kept track of what she’s been up to over the last several years, and have been really looking forward to reconnecting, and you’ll see why. I hit on this subject often enough that if you listen to this podcast regularly, you’ll be able to tell that we’re really interested in artists who are investing in their community and trying to create the scene they would like to participate and succeed in. There are plenty of folks who are trying to milk a scene and its connections for all it’s worth, that we want to highlight people who are trying something new, creating their own opportunities, and creating opportunities for others.  And that’s what Makayla does. You’ll clearly be able to hear that her main objective is honest expression and genuine connection, and not profit or popularity. Her experience has taken her from the ultra competitive world of jazz performance, into a nurturing space of like-minded creatives away from those rigid structures. Currently, she has two projects — Moonglade and Nothing is Everything. She’s a full time music teacher in Denver, and she hosts a live piano-bar Karaoke night on Mondays at Pride &amp; Swagger. Hope you enjoy this chat, and lookout for a quick cameo from Makayla’s mom who was in town visiting for the week and got to chime in from the peanut gallery!  Get in touch with us on facebook and IG @thebartonbrothers, and email us at Info@thebartonbros.com

Today on the podcast, we speak to Makayla Dooley. She is a Denver based pianist, performer, singer/songwriter, teacher, organizer…. extraordinaire. The 3 of us went to <a href="https://www.unco.edu/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">UNC</a> together, in different programs and in different classes. But we’ve kept track of what she’s been up to over the last several years, and have been really looking forward to reconnecting, and you’ll see why. I hit on this subject often enough that if you listen to this podcast regularly, you’ll be able to tell that we’re really interested in artists who are investing in their community and trying to create the scene they would like to participate and succeed in. There are plenty of folks who are trying to milk a scene and its connections for all it’s worth, that we want to highlight people who are trying something new, creating their own opportunities, and creating opportunities for others.  And that’s what Makayla does. You’ll clearly be able to hear that her main objective is honest expression and genuine connection, and not profit or popularity. Her experience has taken her from the ultra competitive world of jazz performance, into a nurturing space of like-minded creatives away from those rigid structures. Currently, she has two projects — <a href="https://www.moonglademusic.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Moonglade</a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/nothingiseverything1/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Nothing is Everything</a>. She’s a full time music teacher in Denver, and she hosts a live piano-bar Karaoke night on Mondays at Pride &amp; Swagger. Hope you enjoy this chat, and lookout for a quick cameo from Makayla’s mom who was in town visiting for the week and got to chime in from the peanut gallery!  Get in touch with us on facebook and IG @<a href="http://instagram.com/thebartonbrothers" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">thebartonbrothers</a>, and email us at <a href="mailto:Info@thebartonbros.com">Info@thebartonbros.com</a>

19. Makayla Dooley on honest expression and genuine connection through music

Kyle James

Today on the podcast, we chat with Kyle James Hauser from the Music District in Ft. Collins, CO, which is a gathering hub, workspace, and creative playground for the music community. The Music District is a non-profit musician’s resource in Northern Colorado, that’s funded by the Bohemian Foundation — and it’s an absolute unicorn for its sophistication and broad programming in a city as small as Fort Collins. They break their focus into the three branches of art, business, and community, which is a helpful way to organize all of the things they offer. And they offer a lot: lessons, rehearsal space, equipment rental, career guidance, consulting, co-working space, meet-ups, guest lectures, artists residencies, volunteering, and beyond. Kyle works in artist development, so that’s where we focused the bulk of our chat. Even here, we could have gone in any number of directions, but luckily, we were able to hone in on a specific program he’s currently running which served as a good proxy to learn about their overarching vision. This pilot program they’re currently running is called the Workout, which is an 8 week intensive that basically serves as personalized career coaching with craft and technique for a handful of working artists in the area. You’ll get a sense for the scope of the music district and for Kyle’s really smart takes on building a career and developing an artist. Enjoy!

Today on the podcast, we chat with <a href="https://kylejameshauser.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kyle James Hauser</a> from the <a href="http://themusicdistrict.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Music District</a> in Ft. Collins, CO, which is a gathering hub, workspace, and creative playground for the music community. The Music District is a non-profit musician’s resource in Northern Colorado, that’s funded by the <a href="http://bohemianfoundation.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bohemian Foundation</a> — and it’s an absolute unicorn for its sophistication and broad programming in a city as small as Fort Collins. They break their focus into the three branches of art, business, and community, which is a helpful way to organize all of the things they offer. And they offer a lot: lessons, rehearsal space, equipment rental, career guidance, consulting, co-working space, meet-ups, guest lectures, artists residencies, volunteering, and beyond. Kyle works in artist development, so that’s where we focused the bulk of our chat. Even here, we could have gone in any number of directions, but luckily, we were able to hone in on a specific program he’s currently running which served as a good proxy to learn about their overarching vision. This pilot program they’re currently running is called the Workout, which is an 8 week intensive that basically serves as personalized career coaching with craft and technique for a handful of working artists in the area. You’ll get a sense for the scope of the music district and for Kyle’s really smart takes on building a career and developing an artist. Enjoy!

18. Kyle James Hauser: How The Music District is helping Fort Collins punch above its weight

Kaitlyn Williams

Kaitlyn Williams is a pop artist based in Denver who is quickly rising the ranks and taking it to the next level in the Denver music scene. She recently played her first show at the Bluebird and is currently on the road after self-booking her first west coast tour. The 3 of us chop it up, talking about university music programs, studying jazz music, live performance logistics, merchandise, and more! Check her out at Kdubbsmusic.com and @kkaitlynwilliamss Topics Discussed: Indiana University SoFar Sounds Merchandising Los Angeles Music Tour Booking AEG/Live Nation

Kaitlyn Williams is a pop artist based in Denver who is quickly rising the ranks and taking it to the next level in the Denver music scene. She recently played her first show at the Bluebird and is currently on the road after self-booking her first west coast tour. The 3 of us chop it up, talking about university music programs, studying jazz music, live performance logistics, merchandise, and more! Check her out at <a href="http://Kdubbsmusic.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kdubbsmusic.com</a> and @kkaitlynwilliamss Topics Discussed: <a href="https://music.indiana.edu/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Indiana University</a> <a href="https://www.sofarsounds.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">SoFar Sounds</a> Merchandising Los Angeles Music Tour Booking AEG/Live Nation

17. Kaitlyn Williams on booking her first tour and choosing Denver over LA

Rex Mac is a Boston-based hip hop artist, concert organizer, and music blogger. Enjoy this conversation and follow along with his career at rexmacmusic.com

Rex Mac is a Boston-based hip hop artist, concert organizer, and music blogger. Enjoy this conversation and follow along with his career at <a href="http://rexmacmusic.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">rexmacmusic.com</a>

16. Rex Mac on creative rhythms, mental health, and living the DIY musician life

Today’s episode features Kyle McEvoy, who is a composer, songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist based in upstate New York. Kyle has a held many roles in the music industry, but most notably has seen colossal success on Spotify in the world of contemporary classical and ambient music. We talk about his streaming success and the ways he has spun that into worldwide collaborations and started an indie label called The Sonder House. He emphasizes their artist friendly and ultra-transparent business model, and what it’s like to find meaning and new inspiration after making a full-time living in music at a young age.

Today’s episode features Kyle McEvoy, who is a composer, songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist based in upstate New York. Kyle has a held many roles in the music industry, but most notably has seen colossal success on Spotify in the world of contemporary classical and ambient music. We talk about his streaming success and the ways he has spun that into worldwide collaborations and started an indie label called <a href="https://www.thesonderhouse.com/label" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Sonder House</a>. He emphasizes their artist friendly and ultra-transparent business model, and what it’s like to find meaning and new inspiration after making a full-time living in music at a young age.

15. Kyle McEvoy: Spotify success, running a label, and transparency in the industry

This week, we host longtime friend and collaborator David Bashford! David is an LA based filmmaker, songwriter, and music producer who is juggling those skillsets and piecing together a creative life. Topics covered: Chapman University Film School CollegeHumor Vox Girl Jon Cozart – YouTube Kacey Musgraves – Golden Hour The Night Game Keep up with David @BashfordFilm on Instagram.

This week, we host longtime friend and collaborator David Bashford! David is an LA based filmmaker, songwriter, and music producer who is juggling those skillsets and piecing together a creative life. Topics covered: <a href="https://www.chapman.edu/dodge/index.aspx" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Chapman University Film School</a> <a href="http://www.collegehumor.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">CollegeHumor</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/voxgirlfilm/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Vox Girl</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/Paint" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jon Cozart – YouTube</a> <a href="https://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/kacey-musgraves-golden-hour/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kacey Musgraves – Golden Hour</a> <a href="http://www.thenightgame.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Night Game</a> Keep up with David <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bashfordfilm/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@BashfordFilm</a> on Instagram.

14. David Bashford on balancing multiple skillsets and navigating LA

Tim Perry

Tim Perry is a Massachusetts-based performer who is growing a following thanks to his tireless approach to booking gigs and earning a living. Tim built and sold a window cleaning business to travel the world and pursue his passions, and he has translated those skills into a highly effective sales and marketing operation to stay busy and earn what he’s worth. Check him out at timperryrocks.com

Tim Perry is a Massachusetts-based performer who is growing a following thanks to his tireless approach to booking gigs and earning a living. Tim built and sold a window cleaning business to travel the world and pursue his passions, and he has translated those skills into a highly effective sales and marketing operation to stay busy and earn what he’s worth. Check him out at <a href="http://www.timperryrocks.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">timperryrocks.com</a>

13. Tim Perry on business savvy and people skills

Sometimes, you don’t need a full 45 minute interview. Sometimes you just hit record and go for it. Jack rambles — take 1.

Sometimes, you don’t need a full 45 minute interview. Sometimes you just hit record and go for it. Jack rambles — take 1.

12. Jack rambles on Bohemian Rhapsody and age in the music industry

We’re back! In this episode, Jack met with Kim McClay for lunch in New York City to chat about her experience on the national tour of A Chorus Line, and the path that got her there. They also discuss the nuts and bolts of auditions, equity theater, and how to prioritize your own creative voice as a songwriter.   Keep up with Kim at: https://www.kim-mcclay.com https://www.facebook.com/kim.mcclay https://www.instagram.com/kimmcclaymusic/

We’re back! In this episode, Jack met with Kim McClay for lunch in New York City to chat about her experience on the national tour of A Chorus Line, and the path that got her there. They also discuss the nuts and bolts of auditions, equity theater, and how to prioritize your own creative voice as a songwriter. Keep up with Kim at: <a href="https://www.kim-mcclay.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.kim-mcclay.com</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/kim.mcclay" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/kim.mcclay</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kimmcclaymusic/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/kimmcclaymusic/</a>

11. Kim McClay: National theater tours and growing as a songwriter

Music is their soap box, message is what drives them. Jenesia is quickly becoming one of the most emotion-evoking, story-telling pop groups to ever rise out of Western Canada. Their pop musicality is coloured by soulful blues guitar and a hint of jazz. Combining elements of rock and folk, their diverse influences range from John Mayer, Amy Winehouse, Aretha Franklin and The Civil Wars. Since forming in 2015, Jenesia has played over 300 live shows across Western Canada. Topics Covered: Justin Brunelle – Moving Artistry Productions Tom Jackson – Live Music Method CD Baby DIY Musician Conference My United Way Voice Competition Indie Connect Management &amp; Consulting Rick Barker

Music is their soap box, message is what drives them. <a href="https://www.jenesiamusic.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jenesia</a> is quickly becoming one of the most emotion-evoking, story-telling pop groups to ever rise out of Western Canada. Their pop musicality is coloured by soulful blues guitar and a hint of jazz. Combining elements of rock and folk, their diverse influences range from John Mayer, Amy Winehouse, Aretha Franklin and The Civil Wars. Since forming in 2015, Jenesia has played over 300 live shows across Western Canada. Topics Covered: <a href="http://www.movingartistry.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Justin Brunelle – Moving Artistry Productions</a> <a href="http://onstagesuccess.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tom Jackson – Live Music Method</a> <a href="http://diymusiciancon.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">CD Baby DIY Musician Conference</a> <a href="https://www.myunitedwayvoice.ca/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">My United Way Voice Competition</a> <a href="http://indieconnect.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Indie Connect Management &amp; Consulting</a> <a href="http://rickbarker.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rick Barker</a>

10. Jenesia: The strategy & grit needed to craft an indie music career

The Barton Brothers are Boston-based songwriters and performing artists looking to dive deep into the Boston music scene.  Guests range from singer-songwriters to audio engineers, opera singers, bookers, promotors, professors, licensing agents, and all other music business professionals working in the Beantown scene now.

The Barton Brothers are able to bring together a wide ranging collection of indie artists, and it’s always a little different while still touching on the over arching experience of an independent artist. I highly recommend this podcast if you’re someone either in the thick of your own independent hustle looking for inspiration and commiseration, or if you’re considering pursuing music/film/art as a career and want an inside look!

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OwlTail

Roger Ailes started Fox News and is described by many as one of the main drivers of the polarisation of US politics. 
If you don't know about Ailie you should. A great place to start is the ShowTime miniseries "The Loudest Voice". 
This interview is with Joe Lindsley who worked directly for Ailes for 2 years. 
"Very earlier on, Roger called me Ailes Junior. He told my dad, 'I've never met anyone more like me than Joe.'" As the protégé of Fox News chairman Roger Ailes, Joe Lindsley was closer to the man who built Fox News than any Fox executive.
Lindsley recounts how Ailes would routinely ask him to change media coverage of stories based on 'who is good and bad' and how Ailes said 'there is no such thing as truth'. 
This interview corroborates much of the TV miniseries "The Loudest Voice".

A 1st hand account of Roger Ailes

"Very earlier on, Roger called me Ailes Junior. He told my dad, 'I've never met anyone more like me than Joe.'" As the protégé of Fox News chairman Roger Ailes, Joe Lindsley was closer to the man who built Fox News than any Fox executive. He helped write Ailes' speeches, sat next to him at executive meetings, and went to church with his family on Sundays. What moved the ambitious twenty-something to abandon the conservative media titan? For a deeper dive into his epic odyssey, check out Joe's memoir — Fake News / True Story: www.inkshares.com/books/fake-news-true-story

Reckonings

"Very earlier on, Roger called me Ailes Junior. He told my dad, 'I've never met anyone more like me than Joe.'" As the protégé of Fox News chairman Roger Ailes, Joe Lindsley was closer to the man who built Fox News than any Fox executive. He helped write Ailes' speeches, sat next to him at executive meetings, and went to church with his family on Sundays. What moved the ambitious twenty-something to abandon the conservative media titan? For a deeper dive into his epic odyssey, check out Joe's memoir — Fake News / True Story: <a href="https://gate.sc/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.inkshares.com%2Fbooks%2Ffake-news-true-story&amp;token=d4a977-1-1558671273247" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.inkshares.com/books/fake-news-true-story</a>

#18 || The defection of a Roger Ailes warrior

Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair sits down with Glenn Thrush in London to discuss the relationship between American and British politics, his close relationship with the Clintons, Brexit, and the danger of approaching politics with a closed-mind.

POLITICO's Off Message

Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair sits down with Glenn Thrush in London to discuss the relationship between American and British politics, his close relationship with the Clintons, Brexit, and the danger of approaching politics with a closed-mind.

Tony Blair: Centrism may be dead

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In Episode 6, Peter and Dan described how mindset plays a key role in living a long, healthy life, this time they share stories about how they each arrived at their ambitious longevity goals.   In this episode:  Peter talks about Ray Kurzweil’s belief that children born today will have the ability to have an indefinite lifespan.   Dan describes his thoughts on attitude and why the future is something you must work toward.   Peter puts into perspective the amazing times we are living in, citing how the human lifespan has doubled over the last century.   Dan mentions his visit to Human Longevity Inc., for the full story, listen to Episode 21 here.

Exponential Wisdom

In <a href="http://podcast.diamandis.com/2015/08/20/episode-6-how-hli-plans-to-make-100-the-new-60/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Episode 6</a>, Peter and Dan described how mindset plays a key role in living a long, healthy life, this time they share stories about how they each arrived at their ambitious longevity goals. In this episode: <ul> <li>Peter talks about Ray Kurzweil’s belief that children born today will have the ability to have an indefinite lifespan.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Dan describes his thoughts on attitude and why the future is something you must work toward.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Peter puts into perspective the amazing times we are living in, citing how the human lifespan has doubled over the last century.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Dan mentions his visit to Human Longevity Inc., for the full story, <a href="http://podcast.diamandis.com/2016/05/01/episode-21-inside-the-future-of-healthcare/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">listen to Episode 21 here</a>.</li></ul>

Episode 26: Living Long Enough to Live Forever

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