The Otto D Show

Manny Faces is one busy guy with his podcast "News Beat", his multimedia interview show "Hip-Hop Can Save America" and his non-profit "The Center for Hip-Hop Advocacy". With a journalism background this NY based DJ has turned his focus on the unique and powerful ability of Hip Hop music and culture to help improve society, in areas including education, science & technology, health & wellness, poli...

California born, Nashville based singer / songwriter, Chris Clark talks about how he started in the family business as a civil engineer, made a killing in crypto as a young man, and lost a bunch backing some local artists. Having learned some hard lessons about the music biz, he decided to bank on himself and began his singing career in 2019. Now he has a handful of singles coming out with the sup...

Nashville singer/songwriter Seth Alexander talks about his new single and recent releases "Millionaire" and "Neon Bar". This Idaho boy appreciates the Nashville scene and community and share his thoughts on 5 years of co-writing, among other things

Jeff Harris shares stories of his recording career in NY, LA, Seattle and Phoenix, stories that include working with Supertramp, Robbie Robertson and many others while building studios for Geordi Hormel.

Singer / songwriter Jenny Franck shares details of life in Wisconsin, growing up in Illinois, working in Phoenix during the 2015 Superbowl, signing a deal as a solo artist with Dark Star Records and meeting a cowriter at the label who would go on to become her partner in the award winning group Elliott Waits For No One.

Former owner of Anderson's Fifth Estate, Tom Anderson talks about owning and operating Anderson's Fifth Estate for 30+ years and shares stories of booking Warren Zevon, Howard Jones, Leslie West and so many others. He also speaks on the joys of currently living in Hawaii.

Singer Songwriter multi instrumentalist, "Danger Paul" Balazs talks about his incredible comic book music combination called "HAZEL", his band The Psychedelephants and his other cool projects including "Comptalo and the Humanaughts" and "What if We're Robots"

Singer songwriter Glen Crimson continues to cohost a series of interviews with former valley venue owners. This week it's Joe from Joe's Grotto, a very successful rock and roll club for many years in central Phoenix.

Multimedia artist Deon Doughty talks about his experience with art school in New York and Chicago, his film work in Phoenix and Hollywood, his Blue Clues adventures, his songwriting that crossed over to his comedy career and how he was inspired to paint a generation of Tempe music artists.

Former music director and keyboardist for Stevie Wonder and Michael Jackson recalls his days on the biggest stages of the world but never forgets his humble beginnings in the Jetzons, a band many consider the best unsigned band Phoenix metro has ever produced.

Former owner of the Big Fish Pub, Donny Johnson share stories with Glen Crimson and I about his days booking bands like Sevendust, Prince and more. Great memories including his years at The Marquee Theater.

Owner of the iconic local Phoenix rock clubs "The Library" and " The Library Cafe", Chuck DeFlorio comes in to reminisce about the old days and bands from the 80's and 90's that played at his clubs. Co host Glen Crimson of "Box of Cherries" fame chimes in with his own memories of the venues.

Singer Songwriter Lauren Reno releases her second album this Friday entitled "Gold Rush" produced by her husband Ben Reno. Currently playing at country music radio is "Bottle Worth a Dime". She talks about growing up on stage playing music with her dad and living in Nevada among the rural gold rushers.

Acclaimed pianist, composer Michael Wolff talks about his best selling book "On That Note" and his life in music. Michael share stories of playing with Cannonball Adderly, Sonny Rollins and more. He also share stories from his days as Musical Director for the great Nancy Wilson and for The Arsenio Hall TV show.

Four time owner of the Mason Jar rock club in Phoenix, AZ talks about the good old days with valley rock scene icon Glen Crimson.

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Rock and roll advocate, guitarist, singer producer Johnny Zapp talks about his new record, playing with buddies from The Pistoleroes, The Gin Blossoms, Gas Giants and others. He also spills the beans on his relationship with Vintage Guitar magazine and details regarding the new studio he's building in Tucson called Studio 76.

Mogollon bassist shares his experiences on the road in many bands and talks of his love of producing records. After working together in the early 2000's it was fun to reconnect.

Mike and Josiah discus their debut release on Fervor Records, their writing process, Josiah's lack of interest in anything he's suppose to read (like scripts, contracts...) and Mike's work as the band's videographer and drummer.

Guitarist Danny Walls talks about his love of tinkering in the garage, his '69 el Camino, his band Canyon Walls and what an honor it's been playing with Mogollon after the passing of his dear friend and valley music icon Duane Moore.

Guitarist Guy Koplitz talks about his 8 years with the Mogollon Band, the loss of his band mate Duane Moore, his new "red meat only" diet and a "ZERO SUGAR" program he describes as life changing.

Cinematographer, actor writer, Angel Ruiz talks about his experience in the film business and his upcoming projects, including a new horror musical. He recently received the "Filmmaker of the Year" award at the Phoenix Film Festival.

From LA and Seattle, dreams come true for rapper, producer Kateel Barnett as being discovered on soundcloud led to a record deal with Atlantic records and a song placement deal with the NBA for a whole season!

LA based singer/songwriter and performer with a degree in music therapy. Heidi talks about her time working in NY, Tokyo, Las Vegas and LA and shares her story of success with her tunes in movies.

Tucson native, film director, screenwriter and author, Andrew Dean talks about his current film project, his brand new Tom Clancy style novel (to be released in April) and living and working in Nashville, TN.