Conversations from Here...

Episode 29: Seville Michelle

Today I speak with Queens native, jewelry designer, community builder and fashion alchemist SEVILLE MICHELLE! Her creations have graced the likes of Alicia Keys, Jennifer Lopez, Beyoncé, Lizzo, Rihanna and Roxanne Shante. We talk about her upbringing in Queens as the child of Cuban and Greek immigrants, finding inspiration from growing up in such a diverse neighborhood, honoring her roots through her jewelry-making, getting noticed by icons of the music industry, creating community healing through craft and what she's doing now. Seville is offering a special gift to Conversations from Here listeners! If you go to her web site, use code "CFH10" for 10% off her products. An inspirational and uniquely American story... Enjoy!
 
Seville's Web Site:
https://sevillemichelle.com/
Instagram:
@sevillemichellejewelry    

Episode 28: Myriam Nowara-Schragger

Today I speak with Germany's own MYRIAM NOWARA-SCHRAGGER! She has been a creative director, a professor of design at the Hochschule Mittweida in Berlin, a DJ and is currently the founder of the clean skin-care brand Lyquid Poetry. We talk about her origins in Frankfurt, attending the Universität der Künste in Berlin, witnessing the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989, her time as a teacher-then-professor of design at the Hochschule Mittweida, moving to Los Angeles with her family, receiving a scary dual diagnosis of heart complications and breast cancer and finding healing in developing her nourishing, non-toxic skincare line. A deep talk-- and a fascinating one! Enjoy!
 
Lyquid Poetry on Instagram:
@lyquidpoetry_
 

Episode 27: Jay Gore

In today's episode, I speak with epic guitar wizard, sought-after session player, veteran tour member, master composer and all-around music industry pro-- the honorable JAY GORE! We talk about growing up in Los Angeles, playing his first pro gig at the legendary Troubadour as a kid, how the music industry has changed from decades past, playing sessions and touring, making connections, being prepared to meet the moment and riding the bus well. So many amazing stories-- it's a great time! Hope you enjoy...
 
Jay's Web Site:
https://www.jaygore.com/

Episode 26: Dana Ziegler

Switching it up a bit, the host of Conversations from Here, DANA ZIEGLER, gets interviewed by special guest JENNIFER JO OBERLE! Dana talks about her beginnings in the Midwest, growing up in Arizona, falling in love with dance, spending a summer in Cyprus, moving to San Francisco, dealing with chronic illness, falling into movement and meditation practices, teaching, performing stand-up comedy, becoming a podcaster and finding the path to healing. They discuss wellness and what it is to find healing in creativity and healthy living. Enjoy!
 
Jennifer's Links:
Web Site:
http://www.jenniferoberle.com/index.html
MusiCares:
https://www.grammy.com/musicares
Instagram:
@jjoberle
 
Dana's Links:
Zen Body Living
http://www.zenbodyliving.com/about.html
LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/dana-a-ziegler-22579823/
Instagram:
@zenbodyliving

Episode 25: Shannon Hurley

On this 25th episode, I share a joyful chat with the brilliant and amazing SHANNON HURLEY— singer-songwriter, artist, actress and better half of the band Lovers & Poets! You've heard her music on such TV shows as "American Idol," "The Young and the Restless," "The Lying Game," "90210," "Giuliana & Bill" and "So You Think You Can Dance." We talk about her formative years in South Bend, IN, how the trombone changed the trajectory of her life, being a happy introvert, spending a year in London's West End, meeting her husband Ben Eisen in a Duran Duran tribute band, doing a stint as a lounge singer in Vietnam at the Ho Chi Minh City Park Hyatt and the incredible way life seems to steer us in the right direction.
Shannon's Links:
Website:
http://www.shannonhurley.com
Facebook:
http://www.facebook.com/shannonhurleymusic
Soundcloud:
http://soundcloud.com/shannonhurley
ReverbNation:
http://www.reverbnation.com/shannonhurley
YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCE0DN1zlTsVRxG8W_82cKAg
Lovers & Poets:
https://loversandpoets.com/
Apple Music:
https://music.apple.com/us/artist/shannon-hurley/6348208
Bandcamp:
https://shannonhurley.bandcamp.com/

Episode 24: Jennifer Jo Oberle

Today I speak with seismically talented musician and vocalist, touring bassist, songwriter, orchestrator, arranger and Kibitz Room mainstay, JENNIFER JO OBERLE! We talk about her Brooklyn upbringing, early manifestations of her musical talent, attending the Berklee College of Music, getting through depression, appreciating the joys of recovery, exploring new paths and possibilities during COVID and collaborating with the International Songwriters Collective. A profound and soulful chat about real stuff. Grab yourself a coffee, settle in and enjoy!
 
Links:
Web Site:
http://www.jenniferoberle.com/index.html
Istagram:
https://www.instagram.com/jjoberle/?hl=en
MusiCares:
https://www.grammy.com/musicares
 

Episode 23: David Jenkins

On this week's fresh episode of Conversations from Here, I speak with co-producer of the Wild Honey Orchestra, brilliant bass-man, an oft-consulted wizard at TrueTone Music and all-around stellar fella, DAVID JENKINS! We talk about his early life as a child of show business parents, his early fascination with music, his many years with the FOCKRs at Canter's Kibitz Room, balancing work in music retail with being a working musician and how music profoundly connects us all. We also speak a bit about singer-songwriter Zak Nilsson, son of Harry Nilsson, who passed away recently. A soulful talk with great company-- enjoy! 

Episode 22: Jon Scott

Today on Conversations from Here I speak with Memphis-raised author of "Tom Petty and Me"-- the former DJ and music industry promo man JON SCOTT! Throughout his decades in the music world, he has the distinction of having worked with some of the biggest names in the business. He is also the guy who, in 1977, boldly pushed for Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers to be heard on the radio, despite resistance from the powers-that-be at ABC Records. The rest, as they say, is history. His epic friendship with Tom lasted 40+ years, until Tom's untimely death in 2017. We talk about EVERYTHING-- including a whole lot of Tom Petty stories involving acts of kindness, record industry craziness, funny faxes and the friendship of a lifetime. In true Southern fashion, it's a long chat, but well worth your time. Settle in-- and enjoy! 
 
(PS: Please forgive the odd little transition at around 1:13:34 where I pause for a bathroom-break! But we get back to discussing "Damn the Torpedoes"....)
 
Links:
Tom Petty and Me:
https://tompettyandme.com/
Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/Tom-Petty-Me-Jon-Scott/dp/069209119X/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=Tom+Petty+and+Me&qid=1613518298&sr=8-1
Audible:
https://www.audible.com/search?keywords=Tom+Petty+and+Me&ref=a_hp_t1_header_search
Best Classic Bands Article:
https://bestclassicbands.com/tom-petty-jon-scott-book-10-31-18/
Facebook Page for Tom Petty Nation:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/tompettynation
 

Episode 21: Etan G The Jewish Rapper

Today I speak with rapper, producer, entrepreneur, tech-wizard, rabbi, friend, wise man and founder of Rock4Israel, ETAN G The Jewish Rapper! Our talk begins with him as an adopted kid in a Jewish family in Phoenix, moving through his upbringing in Randallstown outside of Baltimore, his decidedly unorthodox schooling, falling in love with Black music and culture, his ongoing love affair with Israel, finding his way in Los Angeles and becoming a part of the Canter's Kibitz Room music scene. Love, connection and music-- what it's all about!
 
(For anybody with sensitive ears, there is some colorful language, FYI.)
 
Links:
Etan G:
https://www.jewishrapper.com/
Rock4Israel:
https://www.rock4israel.org/
Twitter:
https://twitter.com/thejewishrapper?lang=en
YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxHaGpZ6L1kSMFUkoIuVQ0w
LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/etan-g-7b49024/
Etan G - All Songs:
https://songwhip.com/etan-g
Foundation:
https://bit.ly/2ZbTQmw
SoundCloud:
https://soundcloud.com/thejewishrapper
YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/user/thejewishrapper
 

Episode 20: Rick Torres

Today on Conversations from Here I speak with stellar musician, prolific producer, wide-ranging composer, Musicians Institute teacher and alum of The English Beat, RICK TORRES! We discuss his early life growing up in a musical family in Hawai'i, coming to the mainland for schooling, being a working musician and impresario in 1990s Los Angeles, how the music business has changed since the early days, following in Chuck Berry's footsteps on tour, becoming an honorary Wailer and having a life-long love affair with the Rolling Stones. Enjoy!
 
Supreme Beings of Leisure "Never the Same" video:
https://youtu.be/nRtDilPtAMA
Dirtycakes:
https://dirtycakesband.com/bio
Musicians Institute:
https://www.mi.edu/faculty/rick-torres/
LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ricktorres