Dan Cable Presents

Kendall Lujan is a Portland, Oregon based singer songwriter. I chatted with Kendall about her early interest in playing music, getting over her fear of playing live, how her songwriting and guitar playing have developed, vulnerability surrounding lyrics, and her brand new self-titled EP, available now. To keep up with Kendall Lujan, the sponsors for the episode, and the Dan Cable Present Podcast,...

NorthernDraw is a Portland, Oregon based beat maker, producer, event curator, and skateboarder. I chatted with NorthernDraw about his early exposure to music, skateboarding, graffiti art, the evolution of ThirstyCity, and more! To keep up with NorthernDraw, ThirstyCity, the sponsors for this episode, and the Dan Cable Presents Podcast, please check out the links below! ----------------------------...

Dakota Theim is a Portland, Oregon based songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and producer. I chatted with Dakota and his bandmate (Ben Billoti) about his early interest in music, his interest in making his own records, how his songwriting and productions have evolved, and more! This episode also features a short chat with founder of the Treefort Music Fest, Eric Gilbert. Treefort 11 takes place in...

Mat Larimer is a Portland, Oregon based producer / engineer. I chatted with Mat about his early recording experiences, developing his process, facilitating a creative environment, DJing, and more.  To keep up with Mat Larimer, the sponsors for this episode, and the Dan Cable Presents Podcast, please check out the links below! --------------------------------------------------- Thank you to&nb...

Cameron Spies is a Portland, Oregon based producer/engineer and is also the band leader and music composer for Night Heron. I chatted with Cam about his entry into playing music, recording music, how he developed his confidence and producing chops, playing less notes, his Night Heron music project, and more. To keep up with Cam, Night Heron, the sponsors for this episode, and the Dan Cable Present...

This playlist episode of the podcast features music and commentary from Small Million, Luvjonez, Chipped Nail Polish, and Goodgrief To keep up with the artists featured, the sponsors for the episode, and the Dan Cable Presents Podcast, please check out the links below. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Thank you to  DistroKid  for spon...

Julia Logue is a Portland, Oregon based vocalist and songwriter. I chatted with Julia about her early interest in music, developing her vocal skills, how her songwriting has evolved, live show performances, working in the studio, and more. Check out her new single "Fort" To keep up with Julia, the sponsors for the episode, and the Dan Cable Presents Podcast, please check out the links below! -----...

Abby Sage is a Los Angeles, California based singer songwriter. I chatted with Abby about her accidental release of her first track on Soundcloud, how she got interested in playing music, how her songwriting has evolved, her desire to show something different in each project, and more. Abby Sage’s most recent EP The Florist, is streaming wherever you listen to music. To keep up with Abby, the spon...

Mr. Vales Math Class is a Portland, Oregon based band. I chatted with groups bandleader and composer, Jordan Vale. We talked about Jordan's music beginnings, his experiences with music school, finding his voice on the trumpet, playing with other groups, and the inception of Mr. Vale's Math Class. To keep up with Mr. Vale's Math Class, the other projects mentioned, the sponsors for this episode, an...

Glitterfox is a Portland, Oregon based band. I chatted with the band about early music beginnings, how they came together to start playing music together, the development and evolution of their creative relationship, songwriting, and more.  To keep up with Glitterfox, DistroKid, and the Dan Cable Presents Podcast, please check out the links below.  ---------------------------------------...

On this episode, I share a compilation of clips from 2022 episodes of the podcast To keep up with all of the artists included, DistroKid, and the Dan Cable Presents podcast, please check out the links below. ---------------------------------- Thank you to DistroKid for sponsoring this episode of the podcast. Use the link below to receive 30% off your first year of DistroKid services. https://distr...

Jeen is a Toronto, Canada based singer songwriter. I chatted with Jeen about how she got involved in the music industry at a young age, her use of songwriting to help process the world around her, making records with Ian Blurton, songwriting, her new album 'Tracer' and more. To keep up with Jeen, the sponsors for the episode, and the Dan Cable Presents Podcast, please check out the links below.&nb...

Lostboycrow aka Chris Blair, is a Los Angeles, California based singer songwriter. I chatted with Chris about his early beginnings in music, finding opportunities to sing in the choir, his eventual move to Los Angeles, how his songwriting has evolved over time, and his new record 'Indie Pop'.  To keep up with Lostboycrow, the sponsors for this episode, and the Dan Cable Presents Podcast, plea...

Cory Scott works in tour managing and artist management. I chatted with Cory about his early beginnings in the music industry and how things have progressed over the years. From jumping in a tour van with his friends as unpaid help, to touring the world on arena level. Working with Real Big Fish, St. Lucia, Rebelution, and more.  To keep up with Cory Scott, the sponsors for this episode, and...

CODE 4 is an Austin, Texas based organization that is dedicated to event organization and emergency services. I spoke with Scott Davidson and Jonathan Alba about their roles with CODE 4, what sort of risk factor are at play, mitigating those risks, music festivals, big concerts, small concerts, and more. To learn more about CODE 4, the sponsors for the episode, and the Dan Cable Presents Podcast,...

Caragold is a Portland, Oregon based indie rock band. I chatted with the band's frontman, Ross Charland about his early interest in music, curating playlists, developing songwriting and band dynamics, making time for creativity, and the self-titled Caragold record, available now on all streaming platforms. To keep up with Caragold, the sponsors for the episode, and the Dan Cable Presents Podcast,...

Alex Crowson is a Portland, Oregon based singer songwriter and the cohost of the Completely Arbortrary podcast. I chatted with Alex about how he got interested in songwriting, how has taste in music has developed and differed over time. Learning to enjoy the songwriting and recording process, and we also dive into his new record, 'Sorry I Missed You' which is available on all streaming services.&n...

This playlist hang features conversations, soundbites, and tracks from J. Graves, Forty Feet Tall, Starover Blue, Frank Irwin Quintet, and Sunking.  To keep up with all of the artists featured, the sponsors for the episode, and the Dan Cable Presents Podcast, please check out the links below! ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Thank you to DistroKid for spo...

On this Tour Diary episode, I talk about my travels with Isbeau Waia'u Walker, visiting familiar cities, and reflect on the passing of a friend, and the process of grief.  --------------------------------------------------------- Thank you to DistroKid for sponsoring this episode of the podcast. Use the link below to receive 30% off your first year of DistroKid services. https://distrokid.com...

Saroon aka Ayal, is a Portland, Oregon based composer, arranger, multi-instrumentalist, and podcaster. I chatted with Ayal about early memories of playing music, growth in the songwriting process, finding precense in the live performance, processing the world and emotions through art, and the most recent Saroon record, 'Lighthouse Collider', due out November 11th, 2022.  To keep up with all t...

Daniel G. Harmann is a Seattle based musician, producer, and songwriter. I chatted with Dan about making his first ever instrumental collection of tunes 'Unspoken Ghosts Volume 1', which is available now.  We talked about the different spaces this record was made in, making music in its relation to healing from a physical injury, collaboration, and more. To keep up with Daniel G. Harmann, the...

Eric Fury is a Portland, Oregon based DJ and Rapper. I chatted with Eric about is upbringing in Brooklyn, NYC and the impact of his dad exposing him to a lot of different music from an early age. We chatted about his philosphies and ideas behind creating art, his style of storytelling, and more! To keep up with Eric Fury, the sponsors for this episode, and the Dan Cable Presents Podcast, please ch...

On this episode I recap my recent 2 week tour managing gig with Seattle, Washington based band High Pulp. I also discuss the recent discomfort in my ears, bouts with anxiety, music trips ahead, cereal, and more! To keep up with myself and the sponsors for the episode, please check out the links below! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Thank you to Distr...

Johnny Franco is a Portland, Oregon based singer songwriter. I chatted with Johnny about his upbringing in Brazil, his eventual move to the United States, the art and his philosophies for busking, delivering good performances, and creating a soundtrack for the streets. Also, providing narration and additional perspective on this episode is Johnny's brother, Dom, who also plays bass in Johnny's ban...

Armor For Sleep is an American based rock band. I chatted with the band's frontman, Ben Jorgensen about the band's new record 'The Rain Museum' , the 'What To Do When You're Dead' anniversary tour, songwriting, finding catharsis in writing, and more.  To keep up with Armor For Sleep, Ben Jorgensen, the sponsors for this episode, and the Dan Cable Presents Podcast, please check out the links b...