Welcome to Episode 307 of The Artist Connection Podcast! My guest today is Courtney Moorehead Balaker! She is an award-winning filmmaker, producer, director, writer, and co-founder of Korchula Productions. Her latest project "Little Pink House" is available now for streaming, VOD, and DVD. It tells the true story of one woman's struggle to save her home from corporate redevelopment in her area. She is up against Pfizer and the government in this emotional tale of the importance of fighting for what you love, even if the odds are against you. I watched the film and thoroughly enjoyed it. I didn't know anything about the story going into it, but I was instantly hooked. Courtney and I talked a lot about the film, as well the impacts of Eminent Domain on small communities. We also talked about her experiences as a theatre director in New York City, life in Los Angeles, and her studies in Colorado and London. If you reach out to Courtney, please let her know that you heard her here first. Enjoy!

Special Thanks:

To my good friend Tim Binder from New Ocean Media. I appreciate his support, and making episodes like this possible. Looking forward to many more in the future!

Hiyori from Hamburg, Germany. She is another good friend of mine, and a fantastic drummer. Her track "Funky Monkey" is the ACP theme song!

Courtney Moorehead Balaker Links:

Korchula Productions – http://www.korchulaproductions.com/

IMDB - https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0602055/

Little Pink House Links:

Official Website - http://www.littlepinkhousemovie.com/

Twitter - https://twitter.com/lphmovie

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/littlepinkhousemovie

Amazon - https://amzn.to/2LH9aCp

IMDB - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3863632/

Artist Connection Podcast Links:

Main Site: http://artistconnectionpodcast.libsyn.com/

Website: http://www.artistconnectionpodcast.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ArtistConnectionPodcast/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/@artistconnect1

We do not own any copyrights to the songs played on this episode. We have special permission by the artists themselves to play their music on the show for promotional purposes for the artists.

Welcome to Episode 306 of The Artist Connection Podcast! My guest today is actor & musician Ben Rauch! His latest track "The Emoji Song" has recently won Best Comedy Song in the USA Songwriting Competition. It also won four Silver Medal awards for Outstanding Achievement in the Global Music Awards. This praise and recognition is well deserved. It is such a fun song! Be sure to check out the video, as well. Both "The Emoji Song" and Ben's holiday hit "Jersey Christmas" are featured with this episode. Once you hear them, I know that you will want a copy for yourself. His full length album "Tales from the Turnpike" is due later this year. His acting credits span the stage, television screen, and the big screen. He is such a talented and versatile performer. I had a good time with Ben, and we shared a lot of laughs during our conversation. I hope to have him back very soon. If you reach out to him, please mention that you heard his interview and music on my show. Enjoy!

Special Thanks:

To my good friend Tim Binder from New Ocean Media. I appreciate his support, and making episodes like this possible. Looking forward to many more in the future!

Hiyori from Hamburg, Germany. She is another good friend of mine, and a fantastic drummer. Her track "Funky Monkey" is the ACP theme song!

Songs Heard on this Episode:

The Emoji Song (Video Link https://youtu.be/j5re7BRzZyI)

Jersey Christmas (Video Link https://youtu.be/ay8tclXaOEc)

Ben Rauch Links:

http://www.benrauchsite.com

https://www.facebook.com/BenRauchUpdates/

https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1895389

Song Links from Amazon:

The Emoji Song - https://amzn.to/2uYCDgN

Jersey Christmas - https://amzn.to/2K5EOn9

Artist Connection Podcast Links:

Main Site: http://artistconnectionpodcast.libsyn.com/

Website: http://www.artistconnectionpodcast.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ArtistConnectionPodcast/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/@artistconnect1

Please visit my daughter's blog at melissakacar.blogspot.com.

We do not own any copyrights to the songs played on this episode. We have special permission by the artists themselves to play their music on the show for promotional purposes for the artists.

At long last...The wait is over...Episode 305 of The Artist Connection Podcast is here! My guest today is musician Jason Klahr. We have been friends & brothers for 36 years and I am so excited to share his story with you. We start at the very beginning and discuss his earliest musical influences, his time in the US Navy, the places that he has called home, and his life in Hawaii. He is one of my favorite guitar players, and the first person to make music a tangible thing for me. Songs went from being something that only existed on vinyl and the radio to now coming alive through him and his Ibanez Roadstar. He has taught me so much over the years. The thumbnail pic for this episode is from one of our many jams way back in 1993. Those were great times! We talk often, and this interview gives you a glimpse into what those conversations sound like. I hope that you have as much fun with it as we did. I plan on having him back very soon to do a track by track of his latest album "God's Not Done Yet." If you reach out to Jason, please let him know that you heard his interview and music on my show. Enjoy!

Special Thanks:

Hiyori from Hamburg, Germany. She is a great friend of mine, and a fantastic drummer. Her track "Funky Monkey" is the ACP theme song!

To all my listeners...Thank you for your continued support through the years! If you like what you hear, please tell a friend!

Songs Heard on this Episode:

Kick Me When I'm Down

Lovers Lament

Jason Klahr Links:

https://soundcloud.com/user-837717526

Artist Connection Podcast Links:

Main Site: http://artistconnectionpodcast.libsyn.com/

Website: http://www.artistconnectionpodcast.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ArtistConnectionPodcast/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/@artistconnect1

Friends of the Show Links:

The Paperback Rocker – Where words and music collide: http://paperbackrocker.com/

We do not own any copyrights to the songs played on this episode. We have special permission by the artists themselves to play their music on the show for promotional purposes for the artists.

Welcome to Episode 304 of The Artist Connection Podcast! My guest today is Actor-Musician-Producer Eric Walker. His latest album "Brand New Day" is available now. Three of his tracks are featured throughout this episode. After you listen to the interview, be sure to pick up your own copy. I will provide links below. Eric has the distinction of being my first guest from the Star Wars universe! As a child actor, Eric was cast as Mace Towani in "Caravan of Courage: An Ewok Adventure" & "Ewoks: The Battle for Endor." He also appeared in "Less Than Zero" as Robert Downey Jr's younger brother. It was cool to talk through those early roles with him. We also talked about growing up in Hollywood and his various experiences there. This conversation was a lot of fun. I hope to have him on again very soon. If you reach out to Eric, please let him know that you heard his interview and music on my show. Enjoy!

Special Thanks:

To my good friend, Tim Binder from New Ocean Media. I appreciate his support, and making episodes like this possible. Looking forward to many more in the future!

Hiyori from Hamburg, Germany. She is another good friend of mine, and a fantastic drummer. Her track "Funky Monkey" is the ACP theme song!

Songs Heard on this Episode:

Just For You single featuring ACM

The Funkness – from "Brand New Day" 2016

Brand New Day – from "Brand New Day" 2016

Eric Walker Links:

www.ericwalkermusic.com

https://www.facebook.com/OfficialEricWalker

https://twitter.com/ericwalkermusic

https://www.youtube.com/user/ericwalkermusic

Album Links from Amazon:

Just For You single - http://amzn.to/2fRrIks

Brand New Day album - http://amzn.to/2yZ0PzG

Artist Connection Podcast Links:

Main Site: http://artistconnectionpodcast.libsyn.com/

Website: http://www.artistconnectionpodcast.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ArtistConnectionPodcast/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/@artistconnect1

Friends of the Show Links:

The Paperback Rocker – Where words and music collide: http://paperbackrocker.com/

Mad Anvil – Beautiful Custom Jewelry: https://www.facebook.com/themadanvil/

We do not own any copyrights to the songs played on this episode. We have special permission by the artists themselves to play their music on the show for promotional purposes for the artists.

Welcome to Episode 303 of The Artist Connection Podcast! My guest today is music legend Mark Slaughter! I have been a fan of his since the 80's, so having the chance to speak with him was a real thrill for me. His new solo album "Halfway There" is available now. Three tracks from it are featured throughout this episode, along with a Van Halen cover that he recorded in 2007. After you listen to the interview, be sure to pick up your own copy of the album. I will provide links below. We also talked about his growing up in Las Vegas, the music business, and how important being a songwriter is to his life. For Mark, it all begins with the song. He shares some amazing advice during our conversation. I had so many things that I wanted to ask him about, and he was open to all of my questions. If you reach out to Mark, please let him know that you heard his interview and music on my show. Enjoy!

Special Thanks:

To my good friend, Tim Binder from New Ocean Media. I appreciate his support, and making episodes like this possible. Looking forward to many more in the future!

Hiyori from Hamburg, Germany. She is another good friend of mine, and a fantastic drummer. Her track "Funky Monkey" is the ACP theme song!

Songs Heard on this Episode:

Hey You – from "Halfway There" 2017

Turn It – from "Halfway There" 2017

I'm the One – from "Mark Slaughter Back in the Saddle" 2007

Halfway There – from "Halfway There" 2017

Mark Slaughter Links:

http://markslaughter.com/

http://www.slaughterusa.com/

Album Links from Amazon:

Halfway There - http://amzn.to/2gc3QHW

Back in the Saddle - http://amzn.to/2xA68Eo

Slaughter Catalog - http://amzn.to/2wbKTJy

Artist Connection Podcast Links:

Main Site: http://artistconnectionpodcast.libsyn.com/

Website: http://www.artistconnectionpodcast.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ArtistConnectionPodcast/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/@artistconnect1

We do not own any copyrights to the songs played on this episode. We have special permission by the artists themselves to play their music on the show for promotional purposes for the artists.

Long time listeners to my podcast know that Dublin's own Stewart Kenny is one of my favorite singer/songwriters of the past six years. He has been on my show many times and I count him among my closest friends. He reached out to me this week to share his latest collection of songs. I was honored to be the first person to hear them in their completed form. It may sound like I'm bragging, but wait...there's more! He was kind enough to allow me to share the link with all of you. Please go to https://soundcloud.com/user-20051939/sets/perfect-day and give these tracks a spin. You'll be glad you did. Stew's playing is top notch and his production skills get better with each release. His Dad, Tommy Kenny, contributes throughout and his presence and guidance through the songwriting process always feels good. These two talented men make a great team. I feel lucky & blessed to know them and share their creations with you.

I know that there is a lot of music out there and only so many hours in a day, but do yourself a favor and listen. After you do, leave some comments and let them know what you think. Thank you in advance and have a fantastic day!

Happy Independence Day to all of my fellow Americans celebrating on this beautiful 4th of July Weekend! I have a very special episode on deck today. Musician Joie Calio returns to the show to catch me up on all of the work that he's been doing with dada and 7horse. He and his bandmates are about to kick off a new set of dates for the dada tour. I will be there when they come to Philadelphia in September. Learn more at www.dadaforever.com. Joie allowed me to feature some of my favorite dada & 7horse tracks with this episode. I provide a nice mix from both bands, and things close out with the brand new 7horse track called "Swagger." Learn more at www.7horsemusic.com. Joie is a great guest and is always so generous with his time. If you reach out or catch Joie on tour, please let him know that you enjoy his appearances on my show. This is a big one. I hope you like it as much as I do!

We do not own any copyrights to the songs played on this episode. We have special permission by the artists themselves to play their music on the show for promotional purposes for the artists.

It is hard to believe that the 6th anniversary of this podcast is only a few days away. I have met some amazing people along the way and I am honored to have the opportunity to share these conversations with you. Today's episode starts off with "Swagger," the brand new single from the band 7horse. Learn more about them at www.7horsemusic.com, and be sure to stop by Amazon or iTunes to grab your own copy of the song. After that you will hear my interview with comedian Brad Williams. I had so much fun with him and we covered many topics. Brad is out on the road now. Learn more at www.bradwilliamscomedy.com. Also look for the podcast that he does with Adam Ray called "About Last Night." Thank you all for listening to each episode of my show and for all of your support through the years. Please reach out to me at www.artistconnectionpodcast.com and like my Facebook page. If you reach out to either 7horse or Brad, please let them know that you heard them here first. Enjoy!

We do not own any copyrights to the songs played on this episode. We have special permission by the artists themselves to play their music on the show for promotional purposes for the artists.

Welcome to Episode 300 of The Artist Connection Podcast! My guest for this milestone is my good friend Stewart Kenny. Stew is a singer/songwriter from Dublin Ireland, and longtime listeners know him from his many appearances over the past several years. It is always great to catch up with him. His brand new album "A Better Place" is available now at iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/stewart-kenny/id327768932). Please check it out and pick up a copy of your own. If you connect with Stewart, please let him know how much you enjoy listening to him on this show!

We do not own any copyrights to the songs played on this episode. We have special permission by the artists themselves to play their music on the show for promotional purposes for the artists.

The Artist Connection Podcast is back and bigger than ever! Today's guest is musician Jim McCarty. He is best known as the drummer for The Yardbirds, but there is so much more to the story. We talked about his early double life as a London Stockbroker by day and drumming Mod by night, and his family's reaction to his career in the music business. He shared stories about his life post-Yardbirds, and how it all came back around for him. Jim also has amazing solo albums available. I sprinkled in songs throughout the episode that fit in nicely with the conversation and really set the mood for the topics that we covered. I don't throw around the word "legend" a lot, but Jim has certainly earned this distinction. It was an honor to speak with him. His music spans the decades, and his influence can be felt in many ways. Musicians like Jim set the tone early on, and many of us are still trying to catch up. Learn more about him at www.jamesmccarty.com and www.theyardbirds.com. If you reach out, please let Jim know that you heard him on my show. I hope that you enjoy this episode as much as I did!

We do not own any copyrights to the songs played on this episode. We have special permission by the artists themselves to play their music on the show for promotional purposes for the artists.

Today's returning guest is a musician, podcaster, author, and world traveler. George Hrab does it all! He was one of my first guests back in 2011 and his podcast was a major inspiration behind my desire to start this show. He gave me advice in those early days that has stayed with me through the years. I was so happy that he took time out of his busy schedule to stop over and catch up. George shared some highlights of 2016, why he chose to plant roots in Bethlehem PA, and his thoughts on social media. You will find some fantastic music sprinkled throughout our chat. He gave me complete access to his catalog and allowed me to pick some favorites to share with you today. I selected songs from each of his six studio recordings, and you will get the added bonus of hearing the story behind the tracks. He may be influenced by Frank Zappa, Yes, King Crimson, and Talking Heads…but what comes through his work is a style that is unique and all his own. Learn more at www.georgehrab.com and be sure to pick up your copies of his solo work at www.cdbaby.com/Artist/GeorgeHrab. All things related to The Geologic Podcast can be found at www.geologicpodcast.com. If you reach out to George, please let him know that you heard him on The Artist Connection Podcast. Enjoy!

We do not own any copyrights to the songs played on this episode. We have special permission by the artists themselves to play their music on the show for promotional purposes for the artists.