Musicians And Beyond Podcast

What an amazing experience to be part of this month long process. Seabrook Idol had about 80 applicants that was meticulously cut down to 14 contestants. These 14 contestants are all winners in their own way as they all brought something special to the competition. By the final week, a competition it was. The final 3 standing were Neeley Luna, Jimmy MacWilliams and Gavin Marengi. Listen in as we c...

2 million streams! When you listen to her creations, you will know why she is so popular. Anastasia went to Nashville 15 years ago for a month to write songs and find her creative boundaries. She never went home and she hasnt stopped creating! This multi talented singer/songwriter also commands the stage with her showmanship and her eclectic homemade costumes. No two shows are alike and Anastasia...

Mn'B had Alex Boch, the drummer for the band 'Generation Three' in studio for a great conversation. Alex talked all about his influences, experiences and future plans. Find out the close connection with Alex and greats like Alice Cooper, Cheap Trick, Steel Panther, Sammy Hagar, Extreme, Stone Temple Pilots and REO Speedwagon. Alex and his family spearheaded "Music Drives Us"...

What amazing talent in one room! M&B was honored to be part of Seabrook Idol again this year. 80 applicants have been dwindled down to 8 contestants left standing. The judges jobs are really cut out for them tonight as they try to determine the best of the best. We listen to part of each performers song and chat with them about their thoughts on their performance and the judges comments. Reds...

If you were to ever need a seatbelt, now is the time! Buckle Up because GUNSHINE is coming for ya. Mn'B had a great conversation with lead guitarist and band founder Austin Ingerman. GUNSHINE is based out of Pensacola Florida. This fairly new band is quickly finding success by the release of two action packed albums, touring the world and sharing venues with greats like Tom Kiefer of Cinderell...

So much talent in 1 room!! Over 80 applicants with only 14 surviving participating artists. We heard all genres and styles which mostly all captivated the crowd. The Reds Tavern Family and Francois Simard invited us back to capture the magic,... and that we did. We highlight a clip from every artist and get to have a quick conversation with each and every one of them. What competition this is,.......

Talk about the whole package !!!! We got to have a wonderful conversation with the multitalented Rachel Lipsky. Rachel revealed her favorite concert to see, the insights to her music and even had some measurable advice for new musicians. Rachel, a kind and pleasant woman, prides herself in being able to entertain the troops overseas through " Armed Forces Entertainment". When you down load and lis...

3 time Grammy Nominated Artist Tyler Morris came into Musicians And Beyond Studios for an afternoon of fun and entertainment. Tyler, a very humble and talented young musician chatted deeply about some of the technical workings of electronics, instruments and music itself. He has used his extensive knowledge as an engineer to morph into the intricate workings of his musical talent. Tyler has been r...

Talk about talent! M&B was blown away by the musical creations from this New England based band. Not only are they amazing at what they do but, they are the most humble and kind souls. Samantha Rae & Jay DellIsola shared some incredible stories and new, original music. We were honored to be the platform for the public debut of one of their songs and also got to hear a soon to be released C...

Positivity and gratefulness is the driving force behind Brei Carter. Raised in Monroe Louisiana, Brei decided after the death of her biological father to chase her dreams and move to Nashville. Her move has proven that her decision was the right path to go. She has found herself in magazines, on the radio , on TV and playing on stages all over. You can hear in our conversation her love for our cou...

When opportunity knocks... open the door! Ty Galante, a 16 year old aspiring musician, was all set to sit through a episode with us as a spectator when he suddenly found himself as the main attraction. At Musicians and Beyond, we are grateful for the opportunities that have come our way and wanted to return the favor. Ty, only playing for 4 years, chats with us in an annotated episode about his in...

Author, journalist, music critic Jim Sullivan joined us about his new book "Backstage & Beyond Vol. 2: 45 Years of Classic Rock Chats & Rants. This is a follow up to his volume 1 edition. The difference between the two comes down to a split between eras. Volume 1 covers Classic Rock from the '50s and 60s. Vol 2 picks up where that one leaves off covering the '70s '80s and...

Do you remember a while back we spoke with Singer/Songwriter Tim McGeary? Well, we had such a great time chatting and listening to him tell stories that we wanted to carry on the conversation. Tim is talented beyond words. His life has been faced with the good, the bad and the ugly. Tim has used many of his experiences and misfortunes to help others and add depth to his music. His story telling in...

We finally did it, but wow was it with the wait. Mark and John got the opportunity to converse with the quickly rising, Fallon Schultz. Fallon now calls Nashville home and is singing and songwriting on every corner. She tells us her thoughts on how to navigate the path to musical success. Fallon's contagious laugh and calm demeanor made this such an enjoyable interview. Listen in to find out h...

How does one navigate life to end up owning their own radio station? "Well, there was never a master plan." If you mention Johnny L's name anywhere in New England, everybody knows him. We had a fun filled afternoon listening to Johnny's timeline of how things went down. We hear the never ending stories of his 15 years at WFNX, his time in South Boston selling alcohol, spearheadin...

Tim McGeary joined Musicians And Beyond for a story extravaganza. Tim, spent years with "The Rescue" and shares incredible stories from his years in the business. Some funny, some happy, some sad and some tragic. Tim's downs in his life have shaped him into the kind hearted and inspirational sole he is. He has been around the world numerous times opening up for names like Billy Idol,...

Paul Bielatowicz, born in Lancashire England was a young avid gymnast finding the love for music at the age of 7 when "Santa" brought him his first guitar. Paul's love and passion for music grew over the years to eventually land him a spot in Carl Palmers band "Emerson Lake & Palmer Legacy". He has shared the stage and collaborated with some of the biggest names in the...

Our Episode 71 guest is credited as the drummer on 150 million + album units. Liberty DeVitto, best known for his 30 years with the legendary Billy Joel, joins us and tells the world some never before told stories. Liberty, a quick witted and energetic musician gives us his back story on how this whole thing happened. We laughed a lot hearing the shenanigans from the road that led to Billy pointin...

Ava Connell is a Georgia girl who made her dreams come true by taking the stage in Nashville. Now living her dream, she is writing new music, meeting new artists to to collaborate with and making a name for herself with a sweetness and innocence in her voice, she brings us fresh lyrics and her enlightening perspective. In her first podcast interview, she tells us that her journey took her from pla...

Luciano Russo, the mastermind behind LSR Entertainment joins us for an in studio visit. Luciano shows off his vocal skills with an impromptu version of a Frank Sinatra song during his laid back and informational chat. We laughed at his stories of the past and reflected on the changes in the music process over the years. Luciano is one that you should check out at a public show or book him for a pr...

Episode 68 has been a "Long Time Coming" which happens to be the title of Sandra North's debut album. Sandra joined us in via Facetime all the way from Sweden. This energetic and spunky Swedish singer/songwriter brings us behind the scenes of her music and success. We get back story on two of her latest releases "Gone" and "Shore Thing." She tells us what is in st...

Great conversation with the incredibly well rounded and musically gifted Nicholas Walz. Nicholas, a Berklee graduate, talks with Mark and John about all his musical journey. We find out his areas of expertise, past projects, future projects and we even hear lots of live music all the way from The Netherlands-to-Boston via ZOOM. Nicholas tell us about his future album "One Last Letter." W...

M&B was cordially invited into the personal studio of Pat Badger of the legendary rock band EXTREME and The Dark Desert Eagles (Pat's Eagles Tribute band.) Pat takes us back to his childhood, tells us about his musical heroes, touches on career highlights and even gives some amazing advice to up and coming artists. Please follow @musiciansandbeyond and share this episode. Listen in to hear...

Singer, songwriter and great human being Stephanie Ryann joined M&B for an afternoon of fun and inspiration. Not only do we hear a couple of songs, we learn about the heartfelt lyrics behind them! Stephanie, currently touring gives us some teasers about some up and coming adventures. We tried, but couldnt get her to spill the beans. Stay tuned for lots of announcements from Stephanie and be su...

What an energy packed episode! The versatile Jordan Quinn joins us in studio to share her stories of her life, long journeys and lyrics. Jordan pays tribute to female music artists through the years. She is directing, producing and starring in "Queens." Her production highlights so many of the inspirational female performers from the last few decades. Listen in to hear great stories and...