Front Row Podcast from Swallow Hill Music (Musicians)
What is the alchemy that makes music happen? What are the ingredients that go into its creation? Who are the tribe of people that create this sound? Swallow Hill Music presents the world of music to through the varied people that make it happen. Teacher, performer and world traveler Martin Gilmore talks, plays and chats with luminaries of the music world known and unknown, seen and unseen. National performers, local songwriters, iconic instrument shop owners, managers, luthiers, sound engineers, and journalists are all brought into the conversation one at time to fill in the picture of how music is made, appreciated, and transformed.

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Mike Finders is a prolific songwriter, a great guitarist and singer, and a big thinker. Mike joined Martin to talk about his band "Finders and Youngberg" (also known as FY5) and their new record The Way These Things Go. Along the way they cover teaching, songwriting and much more. Thanks for listening! Enjoy!

Direct download: Front_Row_Podcast_-_Episode_39_-_Mike_Finders.mp3
Category:Musicians -- posted at: 12:58pm EDT
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Mark Morris wears many hats. He's a professional skier, a bandleader, a songwriter, a festival promoter, a guitar player and so much more. His band Rapidgrass and his festival Clear Creek Rapidgrass have become mainstays of the Colorado music scene. He tours nationally and internationally in his various roles. Martin and Mark talk about all of that and more on this episode. Enjoy!

Direct download: Front_Row_Podcast_-_Episode_36_-_Mark_Morris.mp3
Category:Musicians -- posted at: 1:32pm EDT
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Aaron McCloskey is no stranger to Swallow Hill Music. Now a veteran teacher at the school his classes are full of repeat students and lots of fun. Aaron and Martin discuss teaching, performing, building amplifiers, recording and much more in this podcast. Enjoy!

Direct download: Front_Row_Podcast_-_Episode_35_-_Aaron_McCloskey.mp3
Category:Musicians -- posted at: 12:42pm EDT
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Natalie Padilla grew up playing the fiddle in contests all over the USA. Now, a professional musician and teacher, she has a new solo record and is bringing Bluegrass to The University of Northern Colorado. We cover all of that and more in this interview.

Direct download: Front_Row_Podcast_-_Episode_33_-_Natalie_Padilla.mp3
Category:Musicians -- posted at: 2:51pm EDT
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Aaron Youngberg is a well known name in the Rocky MountainRegion. His band, Finnders and Youngberg, has performed all overthe United States and make some of the most creative and intriguingmusic happening in the Acoustic Music World. Martin joined him atthis recording studio in the Foothills above Fort Collins to talkabout his recording business, playing music and much more.

Direct download: Front_Row_Podcast_-_Episode_32_-_Aaron_Youngberg.mp3
Category:Musicians -- posted at: 4:59pm EDT
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Julie and John Pennell visited us at Swallow Hill last summer and performed a great concert as well as hosting a great songwriting workshop. Both great songwriters and musicians, they made the trip from Nashville, Tennessee to join Martin in the basement of his house and talk about songwriting in the modern world, performance and The Beatles.

Direct download: Front_Row_Podcast_-_Episode_32_-_Julie_and_John_Pennell-Master.mp3
Category:Musicians -- posted at: 2:59pm EDT
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Ill Se7en is a rapper, MC, poet, teacher and so much more. Through his work with organizations like Youth on Record and  his work in the public schools, Ill Se7en has helped build a vibrant Hip Hop scene that is flourishing in the Denver area. Martin talks to Ill Se7en about his roots, the beginning of Hip Hop and the scene and culture here on the front range. Check out his music at:  illse7en.bandcamp.com

Direct download: Front_Row_Podcast_-_Episode_30_-_Illse7en.mp3
Category:Musicians -- posted at: 4:01pm EDT
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Raul Reynoso is a guitar virtuoso, songwriter, singer and all around nice guy. He is a champion of swing guitar, bluegrass and many other styles. From beginnings as a musician and performer at Disneyland to a lifelong career of making music Raul has a lot to say about what being a musician entails. Martin and Raul talked at the Olde Town Pickn’ Parlor while Raul was in town in June of 2015.

Direct download: Front_Row_Podcast_-_Episode_30_-_Raul_Reynoso.mp3
Category:Musicians -- posted at: 1:29pm EDT
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Ross Martin is a guitar master! He has performed with The Motet, The Matt Flinner Trio and many more. Ross and Martin talk about crossing genres, learning music and the new Jeff Austin Band that features Ross on guitar. More information about Ross is available at: rossmartinguitar.com. Enjoy! {Photo by: Leah Latella}

Direct download: Front_Row_Podcast_-_Episode_29_-_Ross_Martin.mp3
Category:Musicians -- posted at: 3:40pm EDT
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Dominick Leslie is a mandolin virtuoso who hails from Evergreen, Colorado. He is known for his mandolin work with the acclaimed band "The Deadly Gentlemen" as well as "Missy Raines and the New Hip" and many, many more. Martin and Dominick talk about the mandolin as an instrument, the Berklee School of Music in Boston and much, much more. Enjoy!!!

Direct download: Front_Row_Podcast_-_Episode_28_-_Dominick_Leslie.mp3
Category:Musicians -- posted at: 12:06pm EDT
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Lindsay Kupser is an awesome singer songwriter originally from Calgary in Alberta, Canada. She joins Martin for a conversation about songwriting, her musical education and her new record Quiet Songs. You can learn more about Lindsay at: lindsaykupser.com

Direct download: Front_Row_Podcast_-_Episode_27_-_Lindsay_Kupser.mp3
Category:Musicians -- posted at: 7:50pm EDT
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Lauren Stovall is the lead singer and guitar player for the Colorado Bluegrass band "The Railsplitters". Since their foundation in 2012, The Railsplitters have already made their mark on the bluegrass scene by winning the Rockygrass band competition in 2013 and the Pickin in The Pines band competition in 2012. Their progressive sound is unique, energetic and very entertaining. Lauren and Martin talk about songwriting, recording and much more. "The Railsplitters will be performing at Swallow Hill Music on May 9th. www.therailsplitters.com

Direct download: Front_Row_Podcast_-_Episode_26_-_Lauren_Stovall.mp3
Category:Musicians -- posted at: 1:46pm EDT
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Steve Seifert, from the Newman Center at the University of Denver, joins Martin for a discussion about the changing music world and how it is re-shaping the world of music presentation. There is a big shift happening in classical music that is refocusing the traditional chamber ensemble idea into a different genre full of diverse instruments, unique compositions and an experimental spirit. The Newman Center Presents series brings many of the ensembles at the forefront of this musical shift to Denver and Steve Seifert is the man in charge. Check out the Newman Center Presents Series at www.newmancenterpresents.com

Direct download: Front_Row_Podcast_-_Episode_25_-_Steve_Seifert.mp3
Category:Musicians -- posted at: 3:20pm EDT
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Jake Schepps joins Martin for a discussion about the new paths of Acoustic music. Jake's new record "Entwined" features classical works composed specifically for a "Bluegrass Quintet" of instruments. Martin and Jake discuss exploring new musical ground, the music business and reimagining traditions. Visit Jakeschepps.com for more information.

Direct download: Front_Row_Podcast_-_Episode_24_-_Jake_Schepps.mp3
Category:Musicians -- posted at: 4:22pm EDT
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Danielle Anderson is a fantastic songwriter. She goes by the pseudonym Danielle Ate The Sandwich and with five records under her belt she has proven her place in the burgeoning Front Range music scene. She and Martin Sit down to talk about songwriting, life and their similar roots in rural Nebraska. Danielle plays her ukulele on a song from her new project 'The Drawing Back of Curtains: Music from the Film ‘Packed in the Trunk: the Lost Art of Edith Lake Wilkinson' Find more atwww.danielleatethesandwich.com

Direct download: Front_Row_Podcast_-_Episode_23_-_Danielle_Ate_The_Sandwich.mp3
Category:Musicians -- posted at: 1:03pm EDT
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Pete Wernick is one of the most famous figures in the bluegrass banjo community and a figurehead of bluegrass music. His career has spanned five and a half decades of bluegrass music. Martin sits down to talk to Dr. Wernick about bluegrass music, banjo, his role in the International bluegrass music association and Hot Rize's new record 'When I'm Free'. Enjoy! More to come in the new year.

Direct download: Front_Row_Podcast_-_Episode_21_-_Pete_Wernick.mp3
Category:Musicians -- posted at: 3:44pm EDT
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The Strange Americans were recently featured as one of CBS Denver's top up and coming bands of 2014. They have a new record That Kind of Luster" that was released in September. Martin sits down with Trent Nelson and Matt Hoffman to talk about Strange Americans, composition and music theory degrees. Enjoy!

Photo by George Blosser. 

 

 

 

Direct download: Front_Row_Podcast_-_Episode_20_-_Strange_Americans.mp3
Category:Musicians -- posted at: 11:56am EDT
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Dave Devine is an institution on the Denver Jazz scene. A true virtuoso and explorer of what guitars are capable of, Dave and martin talk about the divisions between academia and non-academic music...and what to do about it. Enjoy!

Direct download: Front_Row_Podcast_-_Episode_18_-_Dave_Devine.mp3
Category:Musicians -- posted at: 3:59pm EDT
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Patrick Dethlefs is a fantastic young Denver songwriter. He has a lot to say about songwriting, performing and music in general. Martin and Patrick dive in depth about the songwriting process and talk a bit about their long friendship.

Direct download: Front_Row_Podcast_-_Episode_17_-_Patrick_Dethlefs.mp3
Category:Musicians -- posted at: 4:11pm EDT
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Courtney Hartman is the lead guitar player in the Grammy-nominated bluegrass band Della Mae. Martin and Courtney have been friends since they were kids competing in fiddle contests. Courtney was a master picker way back then and now she is in one of the best up and coming bluegrass bands on the scene.

Direct download: Front_Row_Podcast_-_Episode_15_-_Courtney_Hartman.mp3
Category:Musicians -- posted at: 11:11am EDT
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Jayme Stone is not just a banjo player. He is a master musician with a diverse vision of what the banjo is and what it can be. He is working on a new project featuring material from the song collector and folklorist Alan Lomax.

 

Please support his project at http://kck.st/1pCxiDH

Direct download: Front_Row_Podcast_-_Episode_12_-_Jayme_Stone.mp3
Category:Musicians -- posted at: 2:50pm EDT
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Swallow Hill Music's Young Songwriter's contest has brought some really great writers into the spotlight of the Denver music scene. This year the three finalists included the band Red Federation, Jobi Riccio and Thomas Martin. Martin sits down this week with all three groups and talks to them about songwriting.

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KC Groves has been a staple of the Colorado acoustic music scene for over 10 years. She is a fantastic songwriter, singer and bandleader. As a founding member of the internationally acclaimed old time band, Uncle Earl, She has toured the world, played the Ryman auditorium and performed with John Paul Jones of Led Zeppelin fame...and those are just some highlights of her career. Enjoy!

Direct download: Front_Row_Podcast_-_Episode_8_-_KC_Groves.mp3
Category:Musicians -- posted at: 5:14pm EDT
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Tim O’brien is a Grammy award winning singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. He is known for his innovative songwriting as well for his adaptations and reproductions of traditional folk songs.

His musical journey has taken him from Wheeling, West Virginia, all over the world. He is the lead singer of the famed Colorado bluegrass band Hot Rize, which found its beginnings at The Denver Folklore Center.

We are glad to have him with us for the Front Row Podcast.

Direct download: Front_Row_Podcast_-_Episode_7_-_Tim_Obrien.mp3
Category:Musicians -- posted at: 11:16am EDT
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Kyle James Hauser's bright purple banjo case is a good indicator of his innovative style and taste. He stands out in a world of banjoists and songwriters with a style that is all his own. As a graduate of the Berklee School of Music in Boston, Massachusetts, he definitely shows us all how tradition and a pioneering spirit can lead to great things. Kyle James Hauser is a multi-instrumentalist and songwriter now based out of Louisville, Kentucky and has a new record with SonaBLAST records called "You a Thousand Times". Check him out at www.kylejameshauser.com.

Direct download: Front_Row_Podcast_-_Episode_6_-_Kyle_James_Hauser.mp3
Category:Musicians -- posted at: 6:37pm EDT
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Front Row - Swallow Hill Music's Podcast

Multi-instrumentalist, master musician, songwriter, and music instructor are just a few of the adjectives that describe Ernie Martinez. As a kid, growing up in Denver, Ernie joined a burgeoning acoustic music scene when he abandoned his drums for his banjo. Now Ernie is one of the best known faces in the rocky mountain region's bluegrass and country music communities. Ernie has been a part of Swallow Hill Music's faculty since the school started in 1979. 

Direct download: Front_Row_Podcast_-_Episode_5_-_Ernie_Martinez.mp3
Category:Musicians -- posted at: 8:37pm EDT
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Swallow Hill Music Podcast - Clay Kirkland

Kirkland’s mastery of the blues has brought him international recognition for his performances with the Colorado Symphony Orchestra, the Royal Musicians of Nepal, Willie Nelson, Chuck Berry, and national tours with country and Broadway star, Gary Morris.

Clay's musical training and performing began at age 6 in Winterville, Georgia. He learned to sing the blues on the assembly line in Kansas City while working his way through college. Three days after earning his B.A. degree in psychology, his first blues band was born in St. Louis.

Clay was recently awarded Swallow Hill Music's first ever Distinguished Faculty Award.

 

Direct download: Swallow_Hill_Music_Podcast_-_Episode_3_-_Clay_Kirkland.mp3
Category:Musicians -- posted at: 8:10pm EDT
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Swallow Hill Music Podcast - Harry Tuft

Harry grew up singing and playing a series of instruments – from the piano to the clarinet, ukulele, baritone uke, and, in college, a six-string guitar. Philadelphia's lively folk scene provided the setting for Harry's first ventures into public singing. From there, friendships with Dick Weissman and Roger Abrahams fostered a growing interest in Anglo-American folk music.

In 1960, needing a break from his studies (preparing for an architectural career), Harry traveled out to the Rocky Mountains for some skiing. He found a job at "The Holy Cat" in Georgetown, as a dishwasher, busboy, waiter, bartender, janitor, and – if there was a lull in the work at night – he could sing in the bar. There he met Hal Neustaedter – owner of "The Exodus," a folk club in Denver – who suggested that he look into starting a folklore center in Denver. With further encouragement from Izzy Young, owner of the first and (then) only Folklore Center, in New York's Greenwich Village, Harry opened the Denver Folklore Center in March 1962.

Harry founded Swallow Hill Music in 1979. He was inducted into the Colorado Music Hall of Fame in 2012.

Direct download: Swallow_Hill_Musics_Podcast_-_Episode_1_-_Harry_Tuft_mixdown.mp3
Category:Musicians -- posted at: 4:29pm EDT
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Swallow Hill Music Podcast - Mollie O'Brien & Rich Moore

What is the alchemy that makes music happen? What are the ingredients that go into its creation? Who are the tribe of people that create this sound?

Swallow Hill Music presents the world of music to through the varied people that make it happen. Teacher, performer and world traveler, Martin Gilmore talks, plays and chats with luminaries of the music world known and unknown, seen and unseen. National performers, local songwriters, iconic instrument shop owners, managers, luthiers, sound engineers, and journalists are all brought into the conversation one at time to fill in the picture of how music is made, appreciated, and transformed. 

In this edition, Martin talks to Denver musician's Mollie O'Brien and Rich Moore, who are releasing their new album, Love Runner, at Swallow Hill Music on Sat, January 25 @ 8pm. Tickets are still available to the show.

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