Liz The Music Manager Podcast

Stephen Bishop’s 2027 Farewell Tour dates are officially announced! In this episode, I share the full tour schedule as we celebrate 50 years of Careless , with an all-star band and special guest David Wilcox. I also take you behind the scenes—from negotiating ticket prices and working with venues to discourage inflated resale prices to planning rehearsals, building the set list, and coordinating t...

Reissuing an album sounds simple. Just remaster it, press some vinyl and put it up for sale, right? Not exactly. In this episode, I’m reading my latest Substack article about what it really took to create the 50th anniversary edition of Stephen Bishop’s debut album, Careless . I share the licensing process with Universal, restoring the original artwork, finding the original cover pin, remastering...

Join Liz for a captivating conversation with the legendary Vonda Shepard, whose unforgettable voice, timeless music, and dynamic live performances have touched audiences worldwide. Vonda reflects on her remarkable journey—from her early days as a piano prodigy in New York City to becoming a household name as the musical voice behind Ally McBeal and its iconic soundtrack. She also shares stories fr...

In this inspiring episode of Liz the Music Manager , I sit down with the legendary Jai Uttal—a GRAMMY-nominated composer, musician, and pioneer of world devotional music. With a career spanning more than 50 years, Jai shares his extraordinary journey, from growing up in Manhattan as the son of a record executive to discovering the transformative power of Indian classical music, kirtan, and Bhakti...

I’m thrilled to welcome my friend and singer-songwriter Liz Lieber to the podcast! With her velvet alto voice, soulful sound, and magnetic personality, Liz has attracted more than 500,000 social media followers and built a loyal worldwide fanbase in less than four years—all as an independent artist. Inspired by artists including Carole King, Sara Bareilles, and Amy Winehouse, Liz blends honesty, s...

Prepare to be inspired by groundbreaking singer-songwriter, guitarist, and producer Marcus Eaton, hailed by the legendary David Crosby as “one of the best young singer-songwriters in America—maybe even the world. And he plays guitar like God on a good day.” With a career spanning more than two decades, Marcus has redefined what it means to be a modern singer-songwriter, blending captivating lyrics...

Welcome to Liz The Music Manager , where I sit down with legendary musicians, industry professionals, and independent artists to demystify the music business. From publishing and royalties to sync licensing, registrations, and music marketing, my goal is to break down the industry in a way that’s simple, honest, and easy to understand. In this episode of Liz the Music Manager , Liz sits down with...

Welcome to Liz The Music Manager's podcast, where I interview legendary musicians, industry professionals, and indie artists to break down the music business. I am here to give you a simple and honest breakdown of the music industry explained simply—diving deep into publishing, sync licensing, registration, music royalties, and everything you actually need to know to get paid. In this special epis...