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Joey Stuckey's "Audio Style" is truly a unique experience!
Audio Style features music and interview from today's rising stars and those that are already musical legends.
Audio Style also includes information about popular technology, comedy skits and authors of some of today's hottest books.
Audio Style is truly an audio magazine.
Host Joey Stuckey has more than a decade of experience hosting a variety of radio and TV shows and has also been a contributor to a plethora of music and technology magazines.
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6-22-14 |
6-15-14 |
Audio Style’s weather
report. Joey goes to San Francisco and braves the trolleys but fails to get
the real San Francisco treat even though he finally drives. Charles’
therapy is therapy. And if all that wasn’t enough – and frankly it should
be what do you people want? – there’s some great music. |
6-01-14 |
5-25-14 |
5-18-14 |
4-27-14 |
4-20-14 |
4-13-14 |
4-06-14 |
Stories about pierced nipples and other disturbing things from Charles’ youth. Plus Joey waxes philosophical on some stuff. French lessons. Great music. What more could you want |
Bell Diablo! Enough said! |
3-16-14 |
In Bizarro World everything is backwards. But in any world Audio Style is great. We learn this week that withdrawals have a weird bizarre effect on the show – i.e. a disturbing Bizzaro World conversation. Insurance companies continue to be the bane of Joey’s existence. Great Music and so much more. |
Music so good, make you wanna slap yo mama! |
A Brand New Audio Style with the same old Greatness! |
STUCKAPALOOZA – Yeah! That’s right we totally used palooza because there is no wrong way to use palooza. Anyways, Joey and Charles figure out what the homeless should do with their spare change. Katherine Daniels stops by to talk about the emotional scars…..no wait…..wait….not emotional scars….the wonderousness of working with Joey in the studio. Plus as if all that is not enough there is a lot of great music and the debut of Chris Bartlett on the show. So have a listenapalooza for this STUCKAPALOOZA. (See there is no wrong way to use palooza).
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It’s a new year but the same greatness is still headed your way. Audio Style brings in 2014 with more tales of woe from Charles. Joey says some pretty amazing stuff and if all that wasn’t enough to make you love your life; there’s some great music from Face the King, Phosphene, James Tristan Redding, and many more of our favorite artists. So kick back, crotchet your very own noose, and let the goodness flow over you.
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Yeah, it is the New Year's Audio Style bitches! It is more of your favorite stuff from Joey, Charles and our kick ass musical guest, but, it's the last show before 2014, so get ready to party! Please note, Audio Style isn't responsible for your grooving your ass off or any other things you might do after listening to this final show of 2013; including but not limited to, loosing your religion, getting pregnant or discovering you are an alien from planet Zorone! |
It is the audio style Christmas show, have a great holiday season friends! Featuring music from TATB, Rob Fenimore, Louise Warren and more! And don't forget, one more show before the new year! |
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Audio Style kicks off the Holiday Season with some new Christmas music from Louise Warren and Katherine Daniels along with a favorite Christmas song by TATB. Also more new music from James Tristan Redding. Charles declares he is the most positive person ever. Joey claims Charles is delusional but always remember opinions can be wrong so you be the judge.
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Another week of brand, spankin’, new music. This week we introduce Dixie Still. There’s more new music from Matt Good, Soft Plastic, and The Industry as well. Plus, as if all that wasn’t enough, Joey and Charles talk about T.V. show ideas that should be pitched to a network. Here’s a hint – it involves bowling. Exciting stuff…exciting stuff.
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Brand new music from a lot of really cool bands and artists such as Soft Plastic, James Tristan Redding and Aly Tadros. The guys talk about some stuff and then talk about some more stuff and then talk about yet still more stuff and then the Kazoo playing pigs. |
Chinchillas? |
The guys bring more class and grace to your ear holes. Some great music is played. Deep philosophical clown issues were discussed leading to the question to end all questions. Other things happened. What may that be? You’ll have to listen and find out |
The one word the guys have yet to say on air, at least we think so, slogans for hookers, pirates…and….oh yeah! Some great new music from Shane Bridges, Mason, Matt Good, and The Industry. Plus more great tunes from some of our other favorites. |
New Music from Matt Good this week, “I Had it Coming,” which should probably be playing song when Karma strikes our “loveable” hosts. Plus, Joey is dubbed Mr. Verbosity and Charles receives some advice from “Two Shakes. “ And frankly, what’s up with all the apostrophes in the bio? Maybe it’s answered, but maybe not. Listen and find out. |
This week on Audio Style we learn when Charles started crocheting his noose. We also learn what the guys are thinking right now. Here’s a hint – it’s what everyone is thinking right now. Plus great new music from Matt Good, Shane Bridges, and The Industry. |
9/29/13 |
9/22/13 |
This week we are treated to Bo Sammons from TATB playing an acoustic version of one of our favorite songs, “Magazine.” Luckily Bo dropped by the studio and we were able to get this recorded. We also rock you with more great bands. Some of them are from Canada, which according to Charles is not a real place, so you decide if the bands are real. |
A third week with brand new music. The guys at Audio Style must have finally sobered up enough to do a little work. This week has more brand new music from The Industry. We also feature some other super rocking bands and discuss many important, fascinating things. I just can’t remember for the life of me what they were, but I’m sure they were life changing for all who listen. |
Holy cow! Two weeks of brand new music. This week we introduce a new song from Macon’s own, Louise Warren. “This is Home” the new song by Louise was featured on the local CBS affiliate before last year’s Super Bowl. And for those not paying attention, we do know the word affiliate. We’re more than just a pretty face, at least one of us is. Listen and figure out who. |
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Our featured guest this week is musical artist
Chris Glover.
Make sure to check out Chris's new EP" No one Like Me"
https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/no-one-like-me-ep/id665696282
We got so excited talking about Chris, Paula Dean and
flavored wispy, we forgot our plea to Eugene Mirman, have we stopped for
good? Tune in next week to find out!
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This week, an Audio Style exclusive, we debut the new single from Mason Roberts, "Sink or Swim" and, if that weren't enough, we have Mason as our featured guest, he joins us by phone from MI to chat about all things music.
MASON ROBERTS
The landscape of modern music makes the seasoned listener feel brief moments of escape—like driving mountain roads with the windows down or catching the breeze off the ocean from the bow of a ship. Mason Roberts offers a different experience altogether. Listening to his lush, soaring vocal is like boarding a hot air balloon before it embarks on a journey across deserts, mountains, and oceans alike.
Based in Kalamazoo, Michigan, Mason is an artist who loves nothing more than the moment on stage connecting with the audience. With vibrato that is reminiscent of Josh Groban and the vocal purity of Michael Bublé and Jamie Cullum, Mason’s passionate tenor pierces emotions. Upon first listen, his words and tone are so direct that you may even feel that your privacy has been invaded. Still, you’ll come back for more.
Mason’s distinct voice is an innate gift that has been honed through more than ten years of vocal training where he studied voice both privately and through Western Michigan University’s School of Music. He’s been charming his listeners since he was a kid, seizing every chance to develop his skill. Mason achieves what few can by pulling together a broad spectrum of listeners.
Mason’s debut CD, Big City (2006), can be described as “smart-crafted pop songs”, a solid effort for the stunning vocalist. “Broken (in two)” and the title track from the album spent a combined 25 weeks at #1 on internet radio and garnered him a finalist slot in the 2006 Great Lakes Songwriting Contest.
Naturally (2009), his second effort featured a more adult contemporary sound, such as the title track and “Never to lose you”. His crooning shines on songs like the emotionally charged “Take Me As I Am,” the album’s smoky opener. The Grand Rapid Press raved that “Josh Groban would embrace this record.”
His first full-length album Under The Spell is due later in 2013, featuring the single “Sink or Swim”, a pop/rock song that resembles artists’ like David Cook and Ryan Star. The single adds even more magic with Mason’s first official music video. This album highlights Mason’s vocal and songwriting ability as a true pop artist. However, it is Mason’s emotional vocal that takes center stage and place listeners in a trance, just as it should.
In fact, that’s where you’ll find him at his finest—fronting a full band that lifts off and carries his voice across the audience with fire and passion. And the audience, suddenly aboard without the least bit of resistance, soars too—over the dessert, the mountains, the ocean—carried along by the voice of a rising star.
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This week, lots of great music, plus Tom's music stuff and another celebrity plea to Eugene Mirman, this week it's Eric Cartman from South Park. you don't want to miss this! |
This week, rand new music from
The Doves, Chris Glover and Mojo Filter. Plus,
another celebrity plea to Eugene Mirman, yeah, we have pull, Peter
Griffin from "Family Guy" makes his plea this week, or at least we got a bum
in the alley behind the studio that does a good Peter Griffin impression to
make the plea, which is it? tune in and you be the judge. |
Todd Kerns This weeks Audio Style features producer Todd Kerns who also is a member of the band that tours with Guns and Roses guitarist Slash. We also talk about new video from Breached: http://youtu.be/ZfINQnXC8ko
And finally, we have a celebrity plea to Eugene
Mirman.
Todd Kerns could have done the expected by capitalizing on his new-found affiliation with one of the most legendary rock and roll figures of the last 30 years. But he didn’t. Kerns, who has been part of axe slinger Slash’s band for the past three years, is already a household name in Canada for his work as the vocalist/songwriter for popular alternative rockers Age of Electric, a subsequent major label project called Static in Stereo, and a respected solo artist with his Go Time album which was released in 2004. After touring the world with Slash, in support of Slash’s latest album Apocalyptic Love, as well as the live album Made in Stoke 24/7/11, on which Todd contributes lead vocals on some tracks, Kerns has recorded a surprising new album of original material. Borrowing Trouble features 12 primarily acoustic songs which mine the depths of Kerns’ heart and soul in a raw, powerful and captivating manner. He acknowledges that the idea of putting out an album full of deep, introspective songs might catch some new fans and music critics off guard, but he did it for reasons that speak to his integrity and passion as a creative being. “Coming out of the Slash camp, the obvious thing to do would have been to put out a full on rock record and capitalize on that audience” says Kerns. “But, as usual for me, the least likely thing to do felt like the more interesting thing for me to do. This is more for the people who have been there for me, who have invested in my history. It’s a record for them”. “I have had the most success with things that I feel strongly about, that have connected with people” continues Kerns. “I could have made a bombastic rock record, asked Slash to play a solo or two on it, and those things may happen down the line, but as an artist sometimes it just feels like the time is right to do something else. And I don’t think there’s anything more punk rock than to do something like this, something completely unexpected”. Kerns says he was both emboldened and frightened by the concept of releasing music in such a stripped-down manner, but cited a music business legend as a model for the raw, acoustic approach on Borrowing Trouble. “The last few Johnny Cash American Recordings albums were really a big impetus for me. It sounds like Johnny Cash is sitting right beside you singing. I really connected with that. And although mine doesn’t sound like that, because I don’t sing or play or write like that – who does? – I like that vibe.” Kerns wrote every song but one, and produced, played and sang on every track with a few guests doing background vocals and percussion. He used the Pledgemusic.com program to raise the money to offset the cost of the album, but also to raise money for the Muscular Dystrophy Association. “I like the idea of pre-ordering and pre-selling the album, but the concept of asking people to give you money to make a record was initially kind of weird to me. I finally decided I was making it anyways, so if people wanted to support it, we could put that money towards making it as good as it can be.” Kerns’ closest friend in Las Vegas, a fellow musician by the name of Greg Verdusco urged him to record the acoustic album in one of their last conversations before he died in late 2012. “Coming from the mouth of a guy facing the end, well, there’s a certain amount of mortality that came into play. I may not have a chance to do this. I realized at that time how fragile but also how resilient life is. I thought it would be better to make this acoustic record, whether people like it or don’t like it, and give it to people that I feel are important to me, in case my numbers are starting to run down too.” The songs on Borrowing Trouble are naked and sometimes sparse, creating an authenticity that pulls the listener in as much as any power chord or aggressive hard rock vocal would. “You Can Always Go Home”, the last track on the album is a direct and honest song about feeling somewhat out of place. “It harkens back to the Neil Diamond song ‘I Am I Said,’ where he says ‘L.A. is fine but it ain’t home. New York’s home, but it ain’t mine no more.’ I live in Vegas, but I am not from here. I am from Canada, but I don’t live there anymore. So there is this kind of disconnected feeling,” Kerns said. “The record does have a certain amount of a blood on the tracks kind of vibe to it. The songs are more from that vein, and from feeling a little bit lost, but yet having music there for me no matter what. It’s been a salvation for me. No matter how lost you get, and no matter how far away from home you get, there’s always music.” One of the most intriguing tracks is called “Hideous”, one that Kerns has been dabbling with for many years. “I am saying we all have these things within us that we don’t like. We all know the worst things about ourselves. There are these moments in life when you’re reminded of who you really are, and being reminded of that awkward, nervous, unsure person within yourself. And it’s the same as being with someone who is so extraordinary that you can’t help asking, ‘what the hell is she doing with me?’ he explained. He also decided to cover the hauntingly powerful Daniel Lanois song “The Maker” on the cd. “It really is a heavy song. I have always been someone who is searching. I wouldn’t consider myself all that spiritual, but I really dig that vibe” says Kerns. “Some of the best music comes from the notion of searching for meaning, for something greater than ourselves. A lot of Johnny Cash’s best stuff was about a man trying to find some answers”. On Borrowing Trouble, Kerns may have very well done just that. www.toddkerns.com • www.twitter.com/todddammitkerns |
Breached Cranked. Heavy. Melodic. These are
just some of the words that have been used to describe Toronto’s Breached. |
Doc Stephie Rae Grenier, Doctor of Chiropractic, Singer Songwriter Doc Stephie Rae has been enhancing quality of life by providing holistic chiropractic services since 1998. She re-connects spirit, mind and body from pre-birth to babies to boomers and beyond! She is a mobile Peak Performance Chiropractor for performing artists, athletes, crews, corporations and families. Doc Stephie is certified in pediatrics and provides intuitive Chiropractic Care at homes, businesses, organizations, studios, spas, schools, massage clinics, fairs, festivals, back stage, on the road, and on tour. Stephie Rae is also an award winning singer, songwriter, acoustic guitarist, recording artist and music therapist. She is an independent Americana artist performing throughout the southeast as a soloist, and with her duo, trio and band, Moonlight Riders. Stephie Rae writes with the intention to raise the vibration level of consciousness and uplift the spirit. She finds singing and writing music to be very therapeutic for both the writer and the listener. She works with schools and a hospice company’s nurturing arts program, performing concerts and songwriting exercises with students and residents at personal care homes and assisted living facilities. Doc Stephie Rae is a leader in her community, professions and organizations. Stephie Rae was honored as Composer of the Year by Atlanta’s Chapter of the National Association of American Pen Women. She is past President of the Georgia Music Industry Association, a conduit to empower, educate and elevate songwriters, musicians and those in Georgia aspiring to succeed in the music business. She is former member of International Board of Governors with World Chiropractic Alliance, and former Mayor of the City of Auburn, Georgia. |
Old/new music from Sue Wilkinson, and we spiritually go to a Piano bar for this weeks plea to Eugene Mirman. And well, we kind of have...uh...more Tom's music stuff, but, this week Tom gets eaten by a shark, okay he doesn't but, that would be wicked cool! Chomp chomp!
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Charles shows off his Wikipedia reading skills in our plea to Eugene Mirman this week, plus, yeah, sorry, more Tom's music stuff, no really it is good stuff, cause it's Tom's stuff, not to be confused with Tom's junk.
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Brand new music from the Vineyard Band, plus Tom's music stuff, Happy birthday MIDI continued, and of course, a plea to Eugene Mirman.
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Don't know what MIDI is? Stay tuned and find out! Also, another in our long and slightly embarrassing
pleas to Eugene Mirman. |
David Wiener from Aphex stops by to talk about an Application for iPhone and Android that will change the way you listen to music forever. The product costs less than a standard album on iTunes. Plus, of course, we have another plea to Eugene Mirman!
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Yep, you guest it, music music music!
Oh and Tom Rule talks about something, (we have stopped
listening).
And of course, another Plea to Eugene Mirman.
Don't know what all the fuss with Eugene is about? Check out this link and tell the world: http://www.joeystuckey.com/blog/plea-eugene-mirman
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Brand new music this week from Stone Iris.
Plus, another enthralling episode of Tom's Music Stuff and our second plea to Eugene Mirman.
Don't know what we are talking about when it comes to
Eugene?
Check out this link to learn more: http://www.joeystuckey.com/blog/plea-eugene-mirman
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ANGELA K.
DURDEN is that rare writer who has successfully crossed
genres and industries. If the project involves words, she has probably
chosen them for it. From columns in newspapers to articles in trade
publications; from internal and external communications for large and
small corporations to bios for authors, CEOs, musicians, and artists; from
business and fiction books to songwriting, Durden has managed the life
cycle of the word since she started her company in 1992. |
A great new band, Arc & Stones, makes their debut on Audio Style. You can read more about them in the March issue of the Portal magazine. Arc & Stones is a rock band originating from Brooklyn, NY. The band, comprised of members Dan Pellarin, Ben Cramer, Eddy Bayes and Joe Doino, is set to release their debut five song EP, Arc & Stones EP, February 12, 2013. The EP was produced and mixed by Jeremy Griffith at Singing Serpent Studios in the heart of NYC. Each of the five songs display distinctive attributes of the band. From loud anthems to intimate ballads, the Arc & Stones EP will be sure to leave listeners with a new progressive sound. With all members only in their early 20’s, the band is eager to establish a name for themselves throughout the NYC music circuit as well as a national touring act. Dan Pellarin- lead vocals, guitar, keys Ben Cramer- lead guitar, vocals Eddy Bayes- bass, vocals Joe Doino- Drums, vocals.
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Matt Blais isn’t trying to reinvent the wheel; he is just finding a new way to roll it. Today, emotional music seems to be an art form that has gone the way of an ancient cave drawing, it still exists, but you have to know where to look. A cutting edge artist, Matt Blais combines elements of fiery rock and roll with smooth vintage soul to form a sound so uniquely his own that one can’t help but become emotionally charged. The combination of a high energy live show and a passion for song writing is Blais’ formula for success, which thus far has been very well received by critics and the audiences that continue to grow in number. His debut record, “Let It Out” is produced by Juno nominated all-star Canadian producer Mark Howard whose discography reads like a veritable who’s who of Canada’s finest musical talents. This includes artists such as The Tragically Hip, Sam Roberts, Avril Lavigne, The Wailin’ Jennys and Daniel Lanois, to name a few. “Each footstep brings me closer to you” rasps Blais in his new single currently being played across Canada “(Oh!) What Can I Do?”. . . and only time will tell where his steps will take lead. With a recipe like this however, you can be sure they’re heading in the right direction. |
This week on Audio Style, brand new music from Arc & Sones and Matt Blais, plus Tom gives his opinion (whether we want it or not) with some of Tom's music stuff.
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This week on Audio Style, we welcome Zelda Sheldon, vocal coach extraordinaire and music professional, get your pens and paper, it is going to be an educational experience . If you are serious about the music biz, this is a show you can't afford to miss. Zelda Sheldon – BIO in Brief
BA Communications
Major Psychology
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Our good friend Bo Salmons from TATB drops by the Audio Style Studio at talk about things at TATB, including how children used to make fun of his name and other philosophical stuff. Plus Charles talks about his forthcoming vacatio, look out for this drunken person! |
Oh yea, it's time for another thrilling installment of Tom's music stuff and brand new music from Daniel Christian. Plus, Joey compares Batman to George Michael and and Charles is in shock! |
Happy New Year everyone! |
Christmas Special |
Another thrilling installment of Tom's music stuff and brand new music from TATB and Olga Wilhelmine. |
This week, we introduce the new buzz word Love Flubber, yeah, you heard that right. Also some brand new music from TATB and another enthralling episode of Tom's Music Stuff. |
Hailing from Ottawa, ON, alt rockers Project Mars are back with a vengeance to unleash their most powerful material to date into the musical landscape while simultaneously lending their talents to help a worthy cause. What began as some plain good ol’ banter on the job between three coworkers at a restaurant, soon became prog rock band Sound Addiction, morphed into a power trio and eventually evolved into alt rock band Project Mars. After purchasing all the necessary gear to record a debut album, tackling the learning curve that followed and playing a number of successful shows, a mix of unforeseen factors led to the dissolution of Project Mars a year later. But not too long after that is when, in 2010, a reunion between high school friends Jason Connolly (Guitars/Vocals) and Ron Henry (Vocals/Guitars) resulted in the beginning of the resurrection of Project Mars. Now, Project Mars is gearing up to release its debut EP, Don’t Hold Back, in October 2012. With the title track an ode to the band’s former bassist who left to join the army, the record deals with everything from war and politics to more personal struggles. Packed with in-your-face rock and tons of attitude from track to track, Don’t Hold Back’s first mission is to kick listeners’ asses and its second is to help raise awareness and funds for multiple sclerosis research, following a recent diagnosis that hit close to home. |
After winning the statewide “All Access Music Search” presented by the Georgia Lottery, theKey took the exciting grand prize trip to Hollywood, CA to record at the Capitol Studios Tower. To beat out thousands of acts in the competition, theKey blended their use of colorful layering, driving beats, catchy melodies, and thought-provoking lyrics that define their signature sound. Fresh off of their debut album release, theKey is working hard to share their tunes with new music lovers everywhere. On stage, theKey brings nothing less than a well-produced, engaging performance, showcasing their music that has drawn comparisons to artists like Coldplay and Matchbox 20. Their 13-track debut album, "This is goodnight, this is goodbye" is available on iTunes, Amazon, and thekeymusic.com!
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10/28/12 Show |
This week, we bring you
more music then 18 drunken' mariachi bands combined, plus, another episode
of Tom's Music Stuff and Everyone's favorite internet radio
Eeyore drops in
with this weeks music trivia question. Listen if your man enough, or well
what ever! |
Merle Kessler, AKA Ian Shoales! "Ian Shoales"
If you love Comedy from a true master, this show
is for you. Our special guest is none other than Merle Kessler, AKA Ian
Shoales! "Ian Shoales" is the pen name used by Merle Kessler, under whose
tattered banner he has been churning out cranky commentaries since 1979. His
acerbic observations were first heard on NPR's "All Things Considered,"
from 1979 to 1988. He has since been featured on NPR's popular news program,
"Morning Edition," on ABC's "Nightline," and online in Salon Magazine. |
Dirty Sound Professors Starting nearly four years ago, the Dirty Sound Professors began as a group of friends and roomates who simply enjoyed getting together to play music. Original members Luke Morris, Will Stevens, David Worsham, Brad Davis, and Allen Whitlock would meet once or twice a week to play songs they all knew and forget about the classes they were taking at Mercer. The band began playing shows after they first played at a fraternity homecoming party while the hired band took their set break. The Dirty Sound Professors became popular around the Mercer campus playing fraternity/sorority parties and frequenting many of the popular bars in downtown Macon. With the end of their college careers, David Worsham, Allen Whitlock, and Brad Davis moved on from the band leaving Luke and Will frantically searching for new bandmates. During this crucial juncture they met drummer Mike Lirette and bass player Leland Rayner. With the new line up of both Will and Luke on guitar and vocals, Leland on bass and the occasional keyboard solo, and Mike on drums, the band became more focused on its sound and its aspirations. The Dirty Sound Professors began writing original songs and molding the sound that is a culmination of all of the various influences of the band members. The sound could be described as rock with influences of funk, blues, and even country. Currently the Dirty Sound Professors are working to create their first full-length album with the help of Shadow Sound Studio owner Joey Stuckey. The band will be playing as frequently as possible around Macon and hoping to expand across the southeast while working on all of the original content for the album. It is an exciting time for the Dirty Sound Professors who are extremely optimistic for what the near future holds!
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Special guest BeatStarXL drops
by the studio to chat with host Joey Stuckey about his music and career.
www.beatstarxl.com Check
out this BeatStarXL video shot at Shadow Sound Studio where audio style is
produced:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HLk6xoz0fU8
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Join the Audio Style crew as they hang out with special guest The Doves: The Doves are an acoustic
duo that expresses duality: male and female; light and dark; innocence and
experience; joy and melancholy; sacred and profane. The husband and
wife team of Wade and Trena Stooksberry bring their varied musical
experiences and eclectic tastes together in a performance that is both
original, yet affectingly familiar. Trena is classically trained; Wade cut
his teeth in rowdy bars and clubs. Together, under various names and
different ombinations -- and with Trena playing bass to Wade's guitar --
they played in bands during the nascent New Wave and Alternative scene. Now,
as The Doves, they have crafted an original sound that is composed of welded
harmonies; Trena's accomplished ethereal/bluesy/folk vocals matched to |
Always the place for witty repartee, great music and killer educational tips for the musician: Audio Style this week features an interview with vocal coach Brad Chapman. We also debut music from Ashley Harris, JJ Weeks and Shamora. Vocal coach Brad Chapman- Brad has worked with Anita Baker, the Bangles, producer Quincy Jones, Kevin Cronin of REO Speedwagon and Marq Torien of the Bullet Boys etc. He has forever shattered the image of voice coaches as ex-opera singers shouting commands and demanding perfection from their captive pupils. For Chapman, it's a state-of-the-art, scientific endeavor--using synthesizers, sequencers and meters to educate singers regarding the complexities of their chosen instrument, the voice. Chapman has a firm background in the music business, having been a successful vocalist and performer for many years. His goal is to take his knowledge and skills and help singers who want to succeed in the music industry. "Sing From Feel" is about, feeling the word, sentence or story; before you start to sing. All great singers of any style, do this automatically. We as listeners know this, because it is felt by us immediately. The stronger the emotion is felt by the singer, the deeper we feel it. This is why we want to hear them, again and again. The way we teach this art is by following three equally important, yet enjoyable skills.
First, we free up and develop the voice to follow emotional commands; i.e. range, and dynamic control. The louder and higher the note is, the more we feel intensity and of course the lower and softer the note is, the more we feel intimacy or casualness. Hundreds of years of experience, tells us that this can only be achieved by one on one feedback! from an excellent coach.
Second, the song must be memorized to the point, where there is no conscious effort on the part of the singer. The reason for this is; any internal thought; i.e. will I be able to hit all the notes or what are the words, will distract the singer from the feel and the audience will notice a void of emotion.
Third, I provide coaching and feedback, of the performance, so there is no doubt; that your audiences will feel it too. Our term for this, is, "vocal pre-production", before the live show or recording session and "vocal production": during recording sessions. Confidence and emotion always show. This is a major part of a singers' style.
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Well, can you say music? you can? Great then pat yourself on the back and listen up to lots of great music including some old live recordings from Joey's TV show 15 minutes of fame. Also on deck is a new segment to the show, Tom's music stuff, please like it, he doesn't get out much!
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Get ready for music music music and special guests, the kazoo playing pigs, The Hogs as they drop by for a stirring performance of When the Swine Go Marching In!
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In this episode, we are debuting brand new music from The Doves, an amazing husband wife duo Plus playing all your audio style faves! |
Drew Young visits with us to talk about his current album and to relive his earlier works. It seems Drew Young has been kissed by a voodoo high priestess recently. Back in New Orleans by way of New York, Drew’s been cutting his teeth on that Crescent City sound. And since his move from the Big Apple to the Big Easy, things seem to have been going his way. Not only has he had the opportunity to get lost in the French Quarter and collect some battle scars along the way, he’s also had the good fortune to write some beautiful music with Anders Osborne and Jim McCormick – leading to what many say is the best work of his career. Drew is originally from Atlanta, Ga and got his start in the trenches of nearby Athens, as the founder and frontman of the jangly guitar-driven Ruben Kincaid. Since then, he’s been traversing the country in a variety of beat up vehicles, stopping along the way to work with some of the most talented musicians and offbeat characters in “the biz.” A chance meeting with inimitable drummer/producer Brady Blade provided the momentum to set this recording in motion. Brady had performed with many of Drew’s musical influences including Daniel Lanois and Buddy Miller. The proverbial stage was set for the making of Drew’s Fifth CD. Drew assembled a top-notch roster of talented luminaries to bring his musical vision to life. Armed with a quiver full of well-crafted songs and his vintage Gretsch six string, Drew and his posse landed at Dockside Studio in Maurice, Louisiana. There on the banks of the Vermillion River in the heart of Cajun country, the guys stuffed themselves with cuisine prepared by Redneck Chef Brian from Kokomo, Mississippi. When they weren’t doing that, they drank brown water, dodged gators and howled at the moon. Oh yeah, and along the way they also created some pretty great music. The cast of characters included: Brady Blade, Dr. John, Marc Broussard, Anders Osborne, Wardell Quezergue (The Creole Beethoven ), Tony Hall, Leslie Smith, Rik Fletcher, Chris Donohue, John Porter With so much talent involved, how could this not be a great project? You’ll hear a lot of musical influences here, including The Band, Neil Young, Tom Petty, The Beatles, REM, and Fleetwood Mac. But don’t be fooled. The music still has a uniqueness all its own. Drew’s inimitable voice, style and character are all here. Only now, he’s finally captured his musical past, wrestled it to the ground and taken possession of it. Drew set out to make the best Damn Drew Young CD that he could and the resulting CD is just that. I could go on and on with overused superlatives like “awesome” “phenomenal” etc.. but that would be insulting to the listener and reader. What you have in Drew Young is an artist at his peak making music the way it should be done, from the heart, well crafted, honest and universal. All Drew ever wanted was to be a part of the soundtrack for the moments in the listeners’ lives. If this is the case than Drew Young can sleep well knowing that his MISSION WAS ACCOMPLISHED. |
8/12/12 Gavin Jordan & Byrd Wyatt Brand new music from Gavin Jordan. Plus, the guitar gurue Byrd Wyatt shares the Martin way of stringing guitars. |
Thought Beneath Film’s Detours Brothers
Brent Wirth (vocals, guitar), and Brian Wirth (guitar) have long since
making music in the Hamilton area in bands like the Kosmonaut, the Sitcom
and otherwise but more recently the two have ramped up their own recording
studio. Producing other bands offered the opportunity to meet more local
musicians and better find musicians for their own projects. With the
addition of David Lindsay (guitar, vocals), CJ Ricottone (bass, Vocals),
and Matt Foster (drums), Thought Beneath Film offers their newest line up
and their debut CDEP, Detours. “Matt played in Gin Rummy, CJ played in
Slides and David played in Honour One – as devious as it might sound, they
all came from bands that Brian and I recorded at our home studio,”
explains Brent Wirth. “Seeing how someone carries themselves and reacts to
various situations throughout the recording process tells you a lot about
their musicianship, attitude and level of seriousness. The personal
relationships and camaraderie between band members is equally as important
as their musical chemistry. We’re all at the point in our lives where
playing in a band is a lot more than just having fun playing your hometown
once a month and looking cool to your friends.” With the right band
members in place, TBF then began fashioning five songs best to introduce
the band on disc. Musically slick, lyrically thought provoking, TBF offer
thoughtful guitar pop and after recording their debut CDEP twice
themselves, they decided to leave the mixing and mastering to some pretty
big names. Tom Lord-Alge (Weezer, Coldplay, Blink 182) and Bob Ludwig
(Green Day, Nirvana, Foo Fighters) offer a punch and a sheen to the
recordings that spotlights TBF’s talents. It’s pop with some hard guitar
edge but catchy and maybe even easy to dance to. “At the end of the day,
the music you create is always a reflection of the music that you want to
hear,” offers Wirth. “Our musical tastes are pretty diverse. We’ve always
loved good, solid pop records — Katy Perry being one guilty pleasure — so
we tend to be very melody and hook oriented, but then there’s the
influence of bands like Weezer and the Smashing Pumpkins: massive guitar
tone. We’re also into more eclectic and experimental bands as well. “The
common lyrical theme throughout the EP is the struggle of trying to be an
artist in today’s society: having to deal with the apparent impossibility
of being able to sustain your passion financially and emotionally and
staying motivated and optimistic throughout it,” adds Wirth. “It just
seems like people are selling themselves short these days. So many of my
creative friends have given up on their art to pursue something more
pragmatic. It’s depressing. Sure, money and stability can be important at
times, but isn’t there a lot more to life? That’s the question that I’ve
tried to pose throughout the EP. We’re at the age where most musicians
have to decide if they’re in it for the long haul or not. I think we all
share the same sentiment — it’s not that we don’t want to do anything
other than playing
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Got a question for Byrd? Send an email to: rbwjr@juno.com Also debuting new music from Chelsea Hughes and Gavin Jordon.
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The Alex Tjoland
band, AKA TATB,
is Christian rock at it's best!
Recorded at Shadow Sound Studio with renowned producer Joey Stuckey, this release is an immersive experience that is both musically and spiritually satisfying. This week on audio style , the guitarist and song writer Bo Sammons, and the vocalist Rachel Elkins drop by to talk about all things TATB. The current incarnation of the band is: Rachel Elkins - vocals Delisa Kyzer - piano and keyboards Alex Tjoland - drums Erik Tjoland - bass Bo Sammons - guitar Sean McGraw - guitar Bruce Whitten plays guitar when we record.
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7/15/12 Joey Stuckey and Tom Rule
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Stone Iris: There’s just no replacing that feeling of commiseration and
unity that comes from a group of friends gathered around at the stage,
soaking up the night together and raising a glass to good times. It’s
exactly that kind of feeling that Stone Iris taps into on their newly
recorded EP, Illuminations. Like a lost night in a smoky bar, its songs feel
easy to slip into and even easier to get lost in, using laid-back but
propulsive grooves to create a mood that feels at once nostalgic and
promising, familiar enough to get your guard down but restless enough to let
you know that the best times are on their way. It builds off their previous
releases, 2011 twin-EPs The Boo Box and Serene Machine, the 2010 Silhouettes
EP and 2008 debut Ezperanza, by revealing a band that is at once more
assured and more expansive than it’s ever been.
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NEWS
FLASH: Tyler's NEW Downloadable 4-song EP "This Life, These Dreams" is now
available on CD Baby!
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Guitar technician extraordinaire talks about guitar maintenance. Byrd Wyatt has been a professional musician for more years than he cares to remember. He has played bass guitar with the Joey Stuckey Band for over a decade and has become known as the go-to guy for guitar repair, maintenance and upkeep. In this episode of Audio Style, he talks about some tips to keep your ax like new and how to avoid spending lots of money on repairs and service fees. This is the first in a three part series. Byrd welcomes your questions for the next Audio Style at: |
06/17/12 Cliff Chandler, author of The Paragons
Author Cliff Chandler is truly a renaissance man. He was born in New York
City during the thirties, and spent part of his life in Macon, Georgia.
Cliff returned to New York as a teenager, attended school at night, and
worked in various occupations. Like most artists he has worked as a taxi
driver, Hospital Aide, Paramedic, Professional Photographer - German School
of Photography, Jazz Musician-- The New Muse, and an editorial writer for a
local newspaper. Chandler was trained and served as a Special Officer in
the New York City Police Department, but spent most of his time as a private
detective and as Assistant To The President of the John C. Mandel Security
Bureau. His education includes: Fine Art Major, Pratt Institute, Brooklyn,
New York, Masters Writing courses at New York University, and Editing
classes at The New School. His photographs hang in private collections all
over the world
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6/10/12 Professor Steven Crowell Jazz guitarist Steven
Crowell began accordion lessons at the age of nine. Even at that early age
Steven was "hearing" melodies and jazz chords in his head. He states that if
his accordion teacher had taught him the lush chords he was "hearing" --
instead of polkas and waltzes -- he would probably be a jazz accordion
player today! At the age of fifteen Steven discovered the guitar and within
two months was playing in local combos! It was upon hearing and meeting jazz
guitarists Eddie Duran and Barney Kessel that Steven's interest in jazz
guitar improvisation and chord melody guitar soloing was awoken. He started
playing guitar and upright bass in the high school jazz band while studying
with several local teachers. Just out of high school, Steven formed a group
with Sylvester Stewart (Sly of "Sly and The Family Stone") which released
several records and performed at Lake Tahoe for the entire summer.
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In 2007, lead singer Jesse-James Cameron
formed Makeshift Innocence. Canadian born, Cameron spent three formative
years in Negril, Jamaica, where he fell in love with the tones and feel of
Reggae music – music that now infuses the group’s Reggae, Rock and Roots
sounds with authentic Caribbean flavor. Known as one of Western Canada’s best live
acts, selling out several shows in 2010 and 2011, they showcased twice at
Canadian Music Week in 2011 – selling out the Bread and Circus and the
Hideout. They were one of 12 bands from around the world chosen to
showcase at the Worldwide Radio Summit in Los Angeles on April 30, 2011,
and the only Canadian band selected to showcase at MUSEXPO in Hollywood on
May 1, 2011. Makeshift Innocence were also just one of a handful of bands
chosen to showcase at COCA (Canadian Organization Campus Activities) in
Whistler, British Columbia
WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING … |
Kema's Bookstore was born from 8,000 books from her personal collection and has grown to hold more than 20,000 books—mysteries, westerns, science fiction, true crime, romance, religious/inspirational and books for kids and teens abound. Kema helps spotlight local authors as well as artists, jewelry makers and musicians by showcasing their creations in her store. She has also recently started offering hard-to-find books for collectors on Amazon.
And if the free WiFi and delicious
brownies and cupcakes aren't enough to entice you into Kema's world then
you should just stop in to shake her hand—she's a dedicated public servant
too. Each year she sponsors the “Rising Star Program” in Jones County in
Georgia to recognize students with excellent grades. In addition, she
supports the local schools by helping with silent auctions and fund
raisers. She provides free large print books which are donated to her by
customers to area rehabilitation facilities and hosts twice monthly book
clubs as well. She sponsors a teen writing program during the school year
which she coordinates with a local poet. In addition she sends free books
to troops in Iraq and Afghanistan. So when you mosey down to the Middle
Georgia area be sure that Kema's Bookstore makes it on your itinerary—get
some great reading for a great price, have
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5/20/12 Joe Solo, Producer Macy Gray, Fergie.
To get Joe's FREE Music Success Video Nugget Series: www.musicsuccessworkshop.com
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Born in the blazing heat of
a Deep South summer in 2009, the award-winning band Homeless Hill quickly
developed a local following that outstripped their expectations. While
performing to live audiences with hook-driven originals and innovative
covers that off-set their tight rock riffs - front man and songwriter Darin
Curtis, drummer Danny Savage, and bassist Adam Crump collaborated to create
“Set It On Fire,” their first full-length album, which has now reached the
ears of thousands of fans through airplay, iTunes, and live shows throughout
the Southeastern U.S. "Set It On Fire" has been described by newspapers as
"11 tracks of gut-check rock n roll!"
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5/6/12 Composer and Pianist Tom Rule Tom Rule has crammed in more performing in more styles and has more stories than anyone his age has a right to expect! He is a multi-keyboardist specializing in nothing-in-particular, and although this flies in the face of conventional music career advice, he has made it work because he is no ordinary duck. Also known as the MacMusicGuy, Tom is an award-winning musician & keyboardist who has been involved with the Macon and Middle Georgia music scene since 1990. He is a teacher, performer, arranger, music director, studio musician, sound designer, and audio editor. He is also left-handed, and is living proof God has a sense of humor. Aside from themulti-keyboard solo
album Accessible Depth, Tom also arranged, performed, and produced the two
albums by the band tom&co [Brethren and Seasons]. Seasons received some
airplay in Australia and on the RadioIO-Jazz online station. He has
credits in some capacity on well over a dozen albums, and has recently
been working with Joey Stuckey as co-writer on Joey's new album MIXTURE.
Tom has been an active performer most of his career. Since moving to To contact Tom, swing over to http://macmusicguy.com/contact-us and send him a note! For even more info: http://www.tomrule.info – the info hub for all things /www.tomrule.info/depth |