Don’t miss Creed in your city next month! He’s bringing his amazing music/ comedy hybrid show, and he probably won’t steal anything this time.
January 2018 Tour Dates:
January 17 Chicago, IL (Beat Kitchen)
January 18 Lafayette, IN (Lafayette Theater)
January 19 Cincinnati, OH (Mad Frog)
January 20 Indianapolis, IN (SkyBar)
January 21 St. Louis, MO (Fubar)
January 22 Lexington, KY (Cosmic Charlie’s)
January 24 Pittsburgh, PA (Rex Theater)
January 25 Baltimore, MD (Baltimore Soundstage)
January 26 Morgantown, WV (Mainstage)
January 28 Lancaster, PA (The Chameleon)
Adam Hamilton is an accomplished, well-rounded musician who was discovered by C.C. Deville from Poison, and was the former bass guitarist for L.A. Guns. He’s worked with everyone from Angie Stone to Vanilla Ice to William Shatner, who he continues to work with on a regular basis. Hamilton also owns and operates Palm Ranch Studios in LA.
Additionally, Adam has an endless list of film and TV credits, as his music has appeared everywhere from The Bourne Identity to Saturday Night Live to The Simpsons. We delve deep into publishing and Adam breaks down the pay structure and benefits of placing your music in film, TV, commercials, and more. This is a great episode for any aspiring musicians or artists, and especially anyone interested in publishing (which should be all musicians and artists).
Show Notes:
1:53 Having to fight for your credits
8:36 The only musician to work with William Shatner and Vanilla Ice
9:26 The importance of moving to LA
12:53 C.C. DeVille from Poison gave Adam his first big shot
13:34 Taking advantage of opportunities immediately
19:49 The positive effects of getting sober
22:48 Breaking down the business of publishing and TV/ Film placements
32:53 Don’t ever sign a contract without having a lawyer reviewing it
35:02 Being kind pays
36:58 William Shatner’s motto is “say yes to everything”
42:53 You are the company you keep
43:29 Adam never had a backup plan
45:00 You can turn a number of tools into multiple income streams
48:00 Putting stressful situations into perspective and solving them one step at a time
Tre Hardson AKA Slimkid3 is an MC, DJ, and Producer, best known for his work as a founding member of the groundbreaking Hip-Hop group The Pharcyde (Passin’ Me By, Drop, Runnin). Tre is also a black belt in Taekwondo, and teacher of meditation and hip-hop. Tre discusses the legacy of The Pharcyde, and the important role of creativity in establishing their identity.
12:35 Why The Pharcyde signed with Delicious Vinyl
24:07 How The Pharcyde linked with J Dilla
28:40 Why creativity and a budget are both crucial in making a great music video
38:26 Tre explains the importance of clarity in making music
51:20 Tre discusses staying humble as a celebrity
56:18 Slimkid3 explains why he can’t listen to any other artist’s music when he’s in writing mode
1:00:44 The one piece of advice Tre gives young artists
1:01:22 Tre talks about building a team and making sure everyone around him is taken care of
1:07:29 One important lesson Tre learned from De La Soul
Bone Thugs-n-Harmony Hurricane Harvey Benefit Show in Houston
Upcoming Bone Thugs-n-Harmony Tour Dates:
9/26 – Carrboro, NC – Cat’s Cradle
9/27 – Charlotte, NC – Neighborhood Theater
9/28 – Baltimore, MD – Baltimore Soundstage
9/29 – Richmond, VA – The National
9/30 – Reno, NV – Lex Nightclub
10/4 – Houston, TX – Scout Bar (Benefit Concert)
10/5 – Joliet, IL – The Forge
10/6 – Las Vegas, NV – The Platform
10/13 – Seattle, WA – Showbox Sodo
10/14 – Portland, OR – Moda Center
10/22 – Berkeley, CA – UC Theater
11/10 – Boston, MA – Art of Rap
11/12 – San Bernardino, CA – High Times
11/16 -Columbia, SC – Music Farm
11/17 – Savannah, GA – Savannah Civic Center
11/18 – Chicago, IL – Arie Crown Theater
11/24 – Norfolk, VA – The Norva
11/25 – Silver Spring, MD – The Fillmore
12/1 – Los Angeles, CA – Microsoft Theater
12/2 – Park City, UT – Park City Live
12/7 – Petaluma, CA – Mystic Theatre
12/8 – Santa Cruz, CA – The Catalyst
12/9 – Sacramento, CA – Golden 1 Center
12/14 – Lincoln, NE – Bourbon Theater
12/15 – Denver, CO – The Fillmore Auditorium
12/16 – Albuquerque, NM – El Rey Theater
12/17 – Tucson, AZ – Rialto Theater
12/22 – Cincinnati, OH – Bogart’s
12/23 – Rosemont, IL – Donald E Stephens Convention Center
Episode 2 features special guest Sean Healy, owner of Sean Healy Presents, one of the largest independent concert promotions companies in the country. SHP operates out of Los Angeles, and the company promotes shows all over the west coast, as well as Chicago, NYC, and more. Healy has also been a controversial figure, due to his use of the pay to play method, or as he prefers to call it “pre-sale tickets”.
We discuss why Sean’s business model works for him, and he names 5 superstar artists that have sold tickets as part of a Sean Healy Presents show. Sean also tells us about the times he passed on Kanye West’s release party and a Lady Gaga show early in her career. This is a beneficial episode for any entrepreneur, artist, promoter, or anyone looking to build a successful company. Healy doesn’t duck any questions, and answers each question with honesty and thoughtfulness. Enjoy.
Show Notes:
21:19 How George Clinton got Sean Healy into booking hip-hop
24:31 How honesty helped set Sean apart as a promoter
26:59 When Sean passed on Kanye’s College Dropout release party and Lady Gaga early in her
career
33:56 The importance of being professional as a young artist
34:45 How Sean’s Pay to Play Model has evolved
42:19 Five artists who sold their own tickets on Sean Healy Presents shows and went on to become superstars
46:02 Routines that Help Sean Begin Each Day
1:02:51 If Sean had a $1000 promotional budget for a show, this is what he would spend it on
The God MC kicks off his 2017 solo tour on September 14th. Catch the legendary Rakim on a select run through the Midwest and West Coast. More dates TBA soon!
September 14 – Urbana, IL (Canopy Club)
September 15 – Milwaukee, WI (Turner Hall Ballroom)
September 16 – Omaha, NE (New Generation Music Festival)
September 17 – Kansas City, MO (Riot Room)
September 23 – Fresno, CA (Strummer’s)
September 24 – San Diego, CA (House of Blues)
September 25 – Los Angeles, CA (The Regent Theater)
September 27 – Ventura, CA (Majestic Ventura Theater)
September 28 – Sacramento, CA (Harlow’s)
September 29 – Oakland, CA (New Parish)
September 30 – Eugene, OR (Lane Events Center)
October 1 – Portland, OR (Wonder Ballroom)
October 3 – Las Vegas, NV (Vinyl)
October 4 – Tempe, AZ (The Marquee)
October 6 – Oklahoma City, OK (Tower Theatre)
Brought to you by Focused Noise and Adler Music Group.
Steve Lobel is a legend in the hip-hop game. After getting introduced to the music business by the late great Jam Master Jay from Run-DMC, Steve went on to become one of hip-hop’s most recognizable managers. Currently, Lobel manages the legendary group Bone Thugs-n-Harmony and super producer Scott Storch, who has worked with The Roots, Dr. Dre, Fat Joe, and many more.
Steve blesses us with a ton of great stories and advice, including lessons learned from Russell Simmons, Lyor Cohen, and others. He prides himself on honesty, and he does not back down from any questions, sharing very personal details and great business guidance. This is a great episode for any aspiring artist, producer, or future executive looking for more insight on advancing his or her career.
Part 2 Highlights:
1:10 Why 50 Cent is a perfect example of success
7:18 Steve started every day out with a Mountain Dew and Snickers bar for decades
10:17 Steve makes a “Things not to do” list instead of a “To do” list
17:14 Steve shares his thoughts about the rappers he knew who passed away
23:35 Why Steve now takes pictures with celebrities
36:11 Do emerging artists need to move to LA or NY to make it?
Steve Lobel is a legend in the hip-hop game. After getting introduced to the music business by the late great Jam Master Jay from Run-DMC, Steve went on to become one of hip-hop’s most recognizable managers. Currently, Lobel manages the legendary group Bone Thugs-n-Harmony and super producer Scott Storch, who has worked with The Roots, Dr. Dre, Fat Joe, and many more.
Steve blesses us with a ton of great stories and advice, including lessons learned from Russell Simmons, Lyor Cohen, and others. He prides himself on honesty, and he does not back down from any questions, sharing very personal details and great business guidance. This is a great episode for any aspiring artist, producer, or future executive looking for more insight on advancing his or her career.
Part 1 Highlights:
9:22 Steve talks about starting in the music business with Run DMC
12:40 Why people call Steve “The white Russell Simmons”
18:00 Steve talks about finding happiness for the first time in years.
23:14 The worst things about being a manager
33:24 Find out what types of people Steve likes to surround himself with
42:10 What Steve would do if he only had a $5,000 budget to promote an artist
45:10 Steve’s advice to younger artists who would like to approach him
