All Access With Clarissa Cardenas

Send us Fan Mail On today’s episode, I’m joined by Hip Hop legend from the Bronx, former Hot 97 DJ, MTV VJ, and stand-up comedian, Cipha Sounds. Cipha is a living encyclopedia of Hip Hop knowledge, and has always stayed true to his Bronx roots, but always lifting up and helping others throughout his career.   We talk about how he got his start in the industry with Funkmaster Flex, what really went...

Send us Fan Mail On today’s episode, I’m joined by Texas singer, songwriter and producer, Jonathan Tyler. Jonathan aka “JT”, kicked off his music career in Dallas with his band “The Northern Lights” and toured all over the world with AC/DC, ZZ Top, Kid Rock and Ray Wylie Hubbard to name a few, and also played some of the most popular music festivals like Austin City Limits, Bonaroo, Hangout and Vo...

Send us Fan Mail The time has finally arrived! On today’s episode, we’re recording on location at one of the most anticipated music venues and future home of RealMusic Events & Seismic Dance Event music festival. Co-Founders, Kelly Gray, and Andrew Parsons, have been working tirelessly to find the perfect home since 2018, and we talk about the future plans with their new venue, what to expect...

Send us Fan Mail As we re-enter the concert scene, it’s time to remind folks of the “do’s and don’ts” of concert etiquette! Maybe you’re guilty of some of these things or maybe you’ve experienced some of these yourself, either way… These should be the Ten Commandments (14 to be exact) of attending concerts!  To talk about this or anything on the podcast, find me on instagram at @atxconcertqueen or...

Send us Fan Mail Today on Concert Queen Connect, we have one of Austin’s most well known personalities, former radio show host and 5 time Austin Music Award winner for “Best DJ”. Toddy B. Through the years, Toddy B’s sound has evolved as has day-to-day life, transitioning from the weekly night club circuit in Austin, to a thriving real estate career and quintessential family man during the day. Ev...

Send us Fan Mail Some musicians begin honing in on their craft from a very early age, and others surround themselves with the best and brightest to mentor them while exponentially shortening that learning curve. Daniel Sahad of Nané is the latter. Nané has catapulted themselves to KUTX’s Artist of the month for January 2021, Black Fret 2020 Nominee, and even opened for  Austin’s own, Grammy Nomina...

Send us Fan Mail Certain musicians of our time that have their hand in every part of their artistry: from conceptualization to the actualization of their vision….Mobley has established himself as more than just a one-man band by playing all the instruments and sounds that you hear, but he/s created various storylines and underlying meanings to his latest work and masterpiece, “Young & Dying in...

Send us Fan Mail What is the future of live music venues? How are the few venues that are open creating a safe space for attendees to see their favorite artists? What really goes on behind the scenes of keeping their doors open and what can we do to save our stages? On today’s show, I talk about the current state of shows and how 3 specific venues in Austin, Far Out Lounge, Empire Control Room &am...

Send us Fan Mail What does Studio 54, Woodstock, Desert Hearts, and Led Zeppelin all have in common? Yes that would be one epic collaboration but no…. Yorkie Louie has seen all of those performances live and casually talks about it as if moments like this happened yesterday. On today’s show, we have Yorkie Louie, the “Godfather of Clubbing”, who resides in Austin, TX but has also lived in the epi-...

Send us Fan Mail EPISODE 14 - Emily The Funk (OG Rave Influencer/Burner) Who are some of your biggest personal influences? What is it about them that draws you to them and how has your life changed because of them? On today’s show, I’m excited to introduce you to one of MY biggest influences and the person who inspired me to start on my journey to living MY truth in the music scene, Emily The Funk...

Send us Fan Mail Lions and Tigers and OnlyFans, oh my!  We talk about it all in this week’s episode with the one and only, Tameca Jones, aka the Empress and Queen of Soul of Austin, TX. Tameca is the 2020 Austin Music Awards winner for “Best Vocals”, has performed at Austin City Limits music festival and toured with Gary Clark Jr., and has one of the most hypnotic and soulful voices I’ve ever hear...

Send us Fan Mail EPISODE 12 - Jonathan Terrell (Singer/Songwriter) In this week’s episode, we have Austin, TX based and singer/songwriter, Jonathan Terrell. Jonathan Terrell aka “JT”, talks about releasing his newest album, Westward. He takes us behind-the-scenes of what his process was in putting together each of these deeply meaningful songs with other collaborators and musicians, and how he cho...

Send us Fan Mail EPISODE 11 - Vibe With Ade (YouTube/Festival Expert)  In this week’s episode, we have Vibe With Ade, a festival expert based in Austin, TX that runs a well known music blog called VibeWithAde, crushes it on every social media platform, and is now DJing and putting together her own VibeWithAde mixes. I’ve had the pleasure of getting to know Ade throughout the years and we talk busi...

Send us Fan Mail In this week's episode, I reflect back on what 2020 has meant for me and what I'm taking with me into the new year. This has been the year of "feeling" for me and with the removal of concerts and events, I've spent more time with my thoughts and feelings than I normally would have liked,  but have been able to channel those things into some major life less...

Send us Fan Mail In this week’s episode, we have Igor Tchkotoua, of legendary techno duo, Pig&Dan. Pig&Dan have played the major festivals like Ultra, Tomorrowland and Awakenings, shows at Hi Ibiza with Eric Prydz, Crowbar Buenos Aires, to Womb Tokyo. They started their own label, Elevate, back in 2016 and while Igor has played music all around the world for 20+ years, this is the first ti...

Send us Fan Mail EPISODE 8 - KD Kinetic (Performance Artist) In this week’s episode, we have KD Kinetic, Performance Artist/ Makeup & Costume Extraordinaire, for various concerts, events and performances around Austin. Katie even spent time at New York’s world famous “House Of Yes” that is home to an eclectic style of music, dancers and circus acts, all in one nightclub. While Katie wears many...

Send us Fan Mail EPISODE 7 - Nicole Jackson (Fyre Festival Episode) The time has finally come!!! The FYRE FESTIVAL EPISODE! Introducing someone who has become one of my BEST friends, concert buddies, and music festival adventure partner, Nicole Jackson. Nicole and I met AT Fyre Festival, the world biggest luxury musical festival flop, put on by Billy McFarland, and rapper, Ja Rule. By now, you’ve...

Send us Fan Mail In this week’s episode, Clarissa sits down with Kelly Gray, Co-Founder/Owner of RealMusic Events, Executive Producer/Founder of Seismic Dance Event Music Festival, Owner of RealMusic Fashion and Founder and Designer of The GoGo Gadgettes. As you could imagine, Kelly is extremely busy but her commitment to Austin and the electronic dance music scene is unparalleled. In this episode...

Send us Fan Mail EPISODE 5 - Mélat  In this week’s episode, Clarissa gets really open and honest with R&B singer and Austin native, Mélat. They talk about Mélat’s unique Ethiopian background and how that’s shaped her into who she is today, the way social media has influenced how they both interact with others, and what was going on behind the scenes when facing some of their BIGGEST fears. Thi...

Send us Fan Mail In this week’s episode, Clarissa talks with Austin Music Awards “Best Hip Hop/Rap Group 2020”,  Blackillac. This southern rap duo, Zeale and Phranchyze, were brought together back in 2018 by another Austin legend, Gary Clark Jr. We talk about the history of the Austin hip-hop scene, freestyle rap battling against each other, and how they are continuously innovating and elevating t...

Send us Fan Mail In this week’s episode, Clarissa talks with Austin based and wildly-talented photographer, Greg Giannukos. He candidly shares his most memorable and vulnerable moments throughout his journey on not only becoming the go-to music and concert photographer in Austin, but creating a life facing his biggest critic and adversary head-on...himself. You can find Greg Giannukos: Instagram:...

Send us Fan Mail How do we get comfortable with the new normal? What’s been happening behind the scenes without music and concerts as a means to connect? I catch you up to speed on some of the lessons and key takeaways I’ve had during these last 6 months and 4 ways to re-enter the scene at your own comfort level while respecting others.  These solo episodes are ways to connect with YOU so feel fre...

Send us Fan Mail Jack Gallagher is an Artist Manager for C3 Management, the sister company of C3 Presents, a worldwide concert and event promoter based out of Austin, TX. Jack currently manages Mt. Joy and Adam Melchor, and has creatively pivoted during these times to ensure that his artists continue to climb up the charts, while still able to perform in a safe and socially distant way. Jack gives...