WOTS Version 88 with Heather Thomas and Dune Butler

Today on the podcast we have Heather Thomas and Dune Butler of General Mojo's.  We talked about how General Mojo's formed, the proper pronunciation of their name, how Heather joined the band, what it's like to go on tour, and their new album.  We also got some back story on Heather and Dune. We learned how each of them got into music, the first songs that inspired them, their paths in training on their instruments and so much more.  I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did.

Featured Music
"The Valley" by General Mojo's off How Hollow A Heart
"Don't Feed The Birds" by General Mojo's off How Hollow A Heart

Find out more on the General Mojo's website: http://generalmojos.com

Come to the 100th version recording party of the podcast: https://www.facebook.com/events/330873247243834/

You can find the podcast on iTunes for iOS, Google Play, Stitcher and Spreaker for Android.

Please support the Go Fund Me campaign for the podcast https://www.gofundme.com/wotspodcast

WOTS Version 87 with Andy Altman/Gig Town

We got the Grand Poobah of the Gig Town music app on today's podcast.  Andy Altman stopped by the Closet Studio to talk from top to bottom of what the Gig Town app is all about.  He has "Uberized" the process of booking a musician or band at your venue or event.  We breakdown the hopes and thoughts around the app, how it started, what they learned and what they hope for the future.  One of the most fascinating parts of the conversation was learning how music communities have either embraced or been skeptical of the app.   I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did.

Featured music:
"Where I am" by Marsalis
"My Love Remains" by Ayron Jones and The Way off Dream

Learn more at the Gig Town website https://www.gigtown.com/

You can find the podcast on iTunes for iOS, Google Play, Stitcher and Spreaker for Android.

Please support the Go Fund Me campaign for the podcast https://www.gofundme.com/wotspodcast

 

WOTS Version 86 with The Valley

Today on the podcast we have The Valley.  Dan Beloit, Colin Faddis, and Tim Basaraba of The Valley came over to talk about what it's like being a band for 15+ years, what is the secret to their longevity, what it's like rotating through different musicians, we talked about their new EP, and how they recorded it. We also got some back story on Dan and Colin and we caught up with Tbasa and how it's going as booker of the Substation.  I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did.

Featured Music:
"It's Alright" by The Valley off Wolf EP
"GEOWA" by the Valley off Wolf EP

Visit their website to learn more http://thevalley.us/

You can find the podcast on iTunes for iOS, Google Play, Stitcher and Spreaker for Android.

Please support the Go Fund Me campaign for the podcast https://www.gofundme.com/wotspodcast

WOTS Version 85 with Leanne Wilkins & the Weathered

Today on the Podcast we talk to Leanne Wilkins & the Weathered.  We sat down with Leanne, Michael, Derek, and Travis and learned all about the new album, how they came together as a band and they helped me learn the definition of Americana.  We also went around the horn and got to know each member of the band.  I hope you enjoyed this conversation as much as I did.

Featured music:
"Battlefield" by Leanne Wilkins & the Weathered off Ordinary Grey
"Earth Meets Sky" by Leanne Wilkins & the Weathered off Ordinary Grey

Visit their website to learn more http://www.leannewilkins.com/

You can find the podcast on iTunes for iOS, Google Play for Android, and Spreaker.

Please support the Go Fund Me campaign for the podcast https://www.gofundme.com/wotspodcast

WOTS Version 84 with Draze

Today on the podcast we have Draze.  We got to know Draze and learned about his backgound in music, living in a musical household, being on stage at an early age, and what went into creating his latest mix tape.  We also learned how he got into licensing his music, we talked about the sound of the Seattle Hip-Hop scene and so much more.  I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did.

Be sure to check the conversation with Draze on the Do the Math Podcast
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/do-math-podcast-deven-morgan/id792054294?mt=2
https://youtu.be/LRiwgbSTR9A

Featured music:
"Seattle's Own feat. Otieno Terry" by Draze off Seattle's Own
"The Money Will Come" by Draze off Seattle's Own

You can find the podcast on iTunes for iOS, Google Play for Android, and Spreaker.

Please support the Go Fund Me campaign for the podcast https://www.gofundme.com/wotspodcast

WOTS Version 83 with Kari Nicole Taylor

Today on the podcast we talk with photographer Kari Nicole Taylor.  We get to know Kari and learn all about her thesis work and show Musicians in the Raw.  We learn how she came up with the idea how her teachers and peers reacted to the project,  what changed for from the beginning to the end of project.  We also got to know Kari better and learned about growing up in Titusville, Pennsylvania, what got her into photography, volunteering for KEXP, and so much more.  I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did.

Featured music:
"Delilha" by Clayton Kaiser
"Upstairs" by David Johnson off Venus Guytrap
"Ghosts" by Wonder off Burn the Answers

You can find the podcast on iTunes for iOS, Google Play for Android, and Spreaker.

Please support the Go Fund Me campaign for the podcast https://www.gofundme.com/wotspodcast

WOTS Version 82 with Morgan Henley

It's Thursday that means it's podcast day! Today we have talent buyer, promoter, and producer of events Morgan Henley.  We learned what got him into this business, how BrodieNation started, his goal to bring music to the Snoqualmie valley, and his adventures as a show promoter in the area. We also learn why Morgan was not such a good running back, what he learned from the People with Instruments festival and more.  I hope you enjoy talking with Morgan as much as I did.

Featured music:
"Boys From the Puget Sound" by Ayron Jones and The Way
"48 Reasons" by McDougall

You can find the podcast on iTunes for iOS, Google Play for Android, and Spreaker.

Please support the Go Fund Me campaign for the podcast https://www.gofundme.com/wotspodcast