The Shellcast: Only In Memphis

Episode Notes In today's episode, our host, Silver speaks with Madisen Ward. Madisen and his folk duo, Madisen Ward and the Mama Bear, have played two fantastic shows at the Levitt Shell over the years. Madisen and Silver talked about how some tough love from Mama Bear made him a better songwriter, and ultimately a better person, and about what it's like touring in a band with your mom.

Episode Notes Today's episode features Talibah Safiya, the talented, Memphis, multi-disciplined creative! She and our host, McKenzii spoke about Talibah's Deep Water Tour, her steady flow of musical releases throughout the pandemic, and how she's building community outside of just her music.

Episode Notes In today's Episode our host Silver chats with Tracy Lauritzen-Wright, Chief Operating Officer of Arts Memphis. They talk about how communities are healthier and more cohesive when they have a strong foundation in the arts, and what it's like supporting arts organizations AND individuals in and out of a global pandemic.

Episode Notes In today’s episode, our host McKenzii spoke with Rico Tha Akronym, creative-extraordinaire. They talk about his solo work, the impact of Negro Terror, and what it's been like as a creative during Covid.

Episode Notes In today’s episode, our host McKenzii spoke with Lar’Juanette Williams - Executive Director of the Memphis Black Arts Alliance. They spoke about the organization’s deep history, how their programming has been able to reach a wider audience, paying it forward, and more.

Episode Notes In today's episode, our host Silver Michaels speaks with Nick Black. Nick released his first album about a decade ago, and in those 10 years, he's become Memphis music royalty. Nick spoke about his time with the  Victor Wainwright Band , and talked a lot about how a musician creates AND promotes himself in the midst of a global pandemic.

Episode Notes In today's episode our host, McKenzii, speaks with Marcella Simien - the Louisiana bred, Memphis based creative. They talk about how Marcella has continued to harness her creativity during the Pandemic, what she's learned over the last year, what she's looking forward to post-Covid, and more.

Episode Notes In today’s episode, our host McKenzii spoke with Brian Owens - the multi-hyphenate singer, songwriter, musician, activist and so much more. She spoke about his Homegrown Soul series, how he’s continued to build and maintain community during the pandemic, and more.

Episode Notes Welcome to the Shellcast! In today's episode, our host McKenzii Webster spoke with Elizabeth Cawein - founder of Music Export Memphis . They chat about the organization's virtual pivot, COVID's impact on the Memphis music community (and the music industry at large), her radio show on WYXR, and more! Check out our conversation with Elizabeth!