Mind ButterJul 24, 2020
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New music, ghosts, and the beach with Nolan BakerNolan Baker from bands mr cool and Old City Gemel stops in to talk about what kind of ghost he would be, tell some beach stories, and talk about using real-life experiences to storyboard for art and life. check out Nolan's music here:IG @followmrcoolIG @Aug 17, 202201:00:35Audio engineering, drumming, and guacamole with Logan FischerRecording engineer and drummer Logan Fischer calls in to get in the weeds about sound production, pay homage to great sound techs, and deliver the definitive word on guacamole.Aug 15, 202201:07:05Brunsing, tour life, and world history with Ethan HellerEthan from the Snozzberries stops by to discuss the truth about Brunswisk stew, his views on some of America's states, VIP. polo habits, and a black light circus. Check it out!Aug 11, 202253:01Technology, Mandolin, USOs, and Mindfulness with Craig Poirier from Mr. CoolCraig calls in from his Vilano Beach home to talk shop about guitar and mandolin, wax philosophical on the implications of superhuman intelligences on earth, and deliver a soothing and inspiring message for a hectic time.Aug 07, 202259:21Country Music, Florida History, the Stadium Gig, and Aliens with Cliff DorseyNorth Florida country singer Cliff Dorsey joins Mind Butter from Nashville, TN. In one of my personal favorite episodes, we dive into songwriting, guitar-naming, America's railroads, beachside baseball destinations, and aliens. Tune in to hear a genuine, dyed-in-the-wool country singer field questions about pizza and UFOs.Check out:www.cliffdorsey.comfor music and tour dates =)Aug 04, 202201:04:32Songwriting and being a Fan of Your Bandmates with Russel Tyndall Jr.Russ from Vowls updates us on the new album, talks about the songwriting process, and discusses how being in a band of diverse songwriters has rubbed off over time. Thanks for being on the show Russ!! That was awesomeJul 08, 202225:09Haiti, music, and the world with Lionel Jr. aka Maalik Makayatake a journey around the world with Lionel Jr: country singer, ethnomusicologist, herbalist. Lionel's voice is so nice. And the man can dress. Thank goodness there's video on this thing now. just check it outMay 05, 202237:50Scare-Acting, Music, Chivalry with Steve the Gentlemanvisit @realstevethegentleman on IG to connect with Steve the Gentleman directly =)Actor, musician, and activist Steve the Gentleman helps kick off Season 2 of Mind Butter with a buttery snack of an interview. We talk about the music industry, positive values, community action, butter, and what it's like to be a scare-actor in a haunted attraction. Apr 05, 202258:52Brazil, the Blues, Africa, the World with Pamelli Marafon and Hermogenes AraujoThank you to Pamelli and Hermogenes for their world-class performance and delightful conversation =)))))Just watch, you'll love it. Do you like really talented people playing traditional and original Brazilian music? Of course you do! How about inspiring conversations about culture and humanity? yes again!Apr 01, 202224:09Aliens, Pandora, and the future ft. Alex FredkinMusic marketer Alex Fredkin calls in from NY, NY to talk about our cyborg future and what it’s like to work with brands for Pandora and Sirius XM.Apr 22, 202158:39Flexibility for body, mind, and guitar ft. Brian MalloyColorado-based fitness expert Brian Malloy weighs in on the importance of stretching, discovering your strength, and applying training techniques across disciplines.Apr 18, 202101:01:06Making connections through music ft. Scott WilsonUniversity of Florida Jazz Program Director Scott Wilson opens up his home in Gainesville, FL to talk about mentoring young musicians, producing music in the digital age, and always supporting the soloist.Apr 18, 202101:01:50Great art and non-fungible music ft. Tristan HarveyVowl(s) drummer Tristan Harvey invited me to the band’s Gainesville, FL rehearsal studio to talk about his upcoming solo record, new Vowl(s) music, and the future of art as we know it. Includes a cameo from bassist Russ Tindel and a live musical interlude.Mar 17, 202101:04:44Planting a bright future and singing about it ft. Sweet IreneVowl(s) member Sweet Irene talks doubling on sax and ukulele, we take a coyote hiatus, and not to mention some hot gardening tips.Mar 15, 202158:46Earth bag homes, Craigslist connections, and sweating with something greater ft. DJ RankinActivist, author, musician, and earth bag home builder DJ Rankin calls in from Charlotte, NC on his way to South Dakota where he builds housing on a Native American reservation with Unsheltered Earth. He also shares stories of his travels without money, and how he became the author of three books after participating in the Standing Rock protests. Visit www.unshelteredearth.com to learn more about volunteering. “Liberation’s Garden” www.amazon.com/Liberations-Garden-DJ-Rankin/dp/B087S84ZFS Feb 26, 202156:46Good breathing for saxophone and life ft. Christian RyanLeisure Chief saxophonist, percussionist, and vocalist Christian Ryan calls in to talk about Leisure Chief’s new album open.spotify.com/album/3wXOvDkdRdwNgUvriB3Lh1?si=_qAWpwN_Ty6EEBHAYUzUvw AND life, the music business, and physical fitness!Feb 12, 202101:06:23Origins of the Funky Miracle and Gainesville music history ft. Josh LedermanJosh and I rap about music tech, life, and getting better at art as a whole!Feb 05, 202101:17:55Unraveling society and bullish on humanity: John Gray ShermyenSavants of Soul bassist and renaissance man John Gray Shermyen in an IN-PERSON conversation about the machinations of the world and the possible futures available to the most technologically advanced society in recorded historyJan 30, 202101:07:12Tips of the Top Hat 🎩 ft. Steve the GentlemanSteve the Gentleman graces the show for the second time to talk about doing the right thing and making a joyful noise in the world.Jan 12, 202101:01:57Virtual studio lulz ft. Luca LonginiLuca and Wilson dive deep into the fine science of sound FX, Luca plays some 🔥Dec 17, 202048:49mix tape xvi humanchoptownnoelevennnnnnnnnnnneeeeeeeaaaaahhhhhhhhhhuuuuuuuueeeeeeeuuuujjuiiiiiiiiiiiiaaaaooooooouuuiiiooopppppDec 17, 202009:16“The most important thing I can do is create” ft. Tyler LongTyler calls in from NC to talk astrology, health, mindfulness, and music.Dec 15, 202001:03:15Chanukkast 2020 ft. Ethan HellerEthan Heller calls in to pontificate on the true origin of Chunukkah and its connection to classic horse music and the lineage of Ole Frosty Nips.Dec 15, 202001:02:22“What’s gonna happen next? Try and stop me” ft. Chris SgamatoMusician and educator Chris Sgamato calls in to share inspiring stories from the tour van to the teaching studio. Dec 10, 202001:08:16mix tape xv [days of christmas]hohohogogogogogogogohohohohohohohohohohohohohohohoyoDec 10, 202009:10mix tape xiv zivzivzivIvzivzivzivzivIvIvzivzvizcizNov 25, 202009:54Song Lab ft. Luca LonginiLuca performs unreleased original songs, and we talk chord-scale pairs and chord composition from melody.Nov 12, 202056:51JAM YOUR OWN ADVENTURE PT I00:00 blues in d. 2:30 d minor blues. 7:00 d7 vampOct 26, 202009:33half-whole diminished scale and minor(add2) ft. Cameron Klinger ((spooky))Celebrate Halloween this year with some spooky scales, arpeggios, and progressions! Oct 19, 202029:40mix tape xii ft. LBX (spooky)YesNoABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ1234567890GoodBye @lbxdavenport If YOU DAREOct 16, 202010:03How to improve the world, treat others with respect, and look classy doing it ft. SteveTheGentlemanCollaborator and student SteveTheGentleman calls in to talk about the future, fine top hats, and music.Oct 09, 202048:31mix tape xi🧙♀️🌈🧞♂️☄️✨🥕🍦🥦🥖🦋🔥🍆💦💋✨🥦🥖🍦🥕🔥😎🦋🥖😄🐦👯♀️🐌🐷🕸🐧🤓😘🥰🕸🐷Sep 17, 202005:30Hot licks for dominant and Major 7, plus AI ft. Luca LonginiLuca calls in again from Atlanta, GA to talk shop about AIs who can compose music. We also bust out some slick tricks for getting more out of our pentatonic scale.Sep 17, 202049:45Jazz, blues, and the apocalypse ft. John ContiArtist, lifelong-learner, and confidant John Conti returns to the show to play the blues and talk jazz history. We also go deep about AI and climate change.Sep 17, 202058:27Teaching and listening for a better tomorrow ft. Richie JonesAtlanta drummer and instructor Richie Jones calls in to share inspirational stories of life and drum lessons.Sep 17, 202050:45mix tape x mindofthesunhindofthebunspacepeopledancefeverplanetklingonhappysingaong.exe Sep 10, 202008:03Anime music, pentatonic scales, ear training ft. Cameron KlingerKudos to Cameron for seeking out CHALLENGING pieces and deploying patience and persistence to learn melodies by ear =]Aug 31, 202053:26UFOs, video games, and life lessons ft. Dave Johnson, LBX, and D!ttoJust like it sounds =]Aug 28, 202051:20mix tape ix qwertyuiopasdfghjklzxcvbnmAug 28, 202004:42Revolution, Bitcoin, and the future ft. Dave JohnsonFuturist, technophile, and veteran Dave Johnson (known virtually by the monicker dis7ant) was one of the first people I asked for guidance when the coronavirus/recession/geopolitical craziness kicked into high gear in the spring of 2020. This August talk covers crypto currencies’ emergence in mainstream conversation, a process that was incomplete when we started these talks just 5 months prior. We also speculate about the next thousand years of human innovation and the implications of a multi-planetary future.Aug 28, 202001:36:15Instructor Coaching ft. Luca LonginiMusician-songwriter Luca Longini called in for a one-on-one coaching session. We talked about starting out as an instructor, and what to think about as we prepare to take on our first studentsAug 14, 202001:05:32Scent oil sampling session ft. Nichole JacobsNichole and I sample a collection of Black Phoenix Alchemy Lab scent oils. They have fun names and smell great. They are currently donating a portion of their proceeds to the NAACP and other BLM-associated charities. Jul 21, 202027:40Drummers’ Round Table IBenny Cannon, Justin Stirrat, and Alex Klausner call in to share stories about Gainesville’s music scene and encouraging messages about growing up as a musician.Jul 10, 202047:11Live looping, tapping, and the Hirojoshi scale ft. Cameron KlingerThanks to Cameron for allowing me to record his live coaching session! =] The episode thumbnail is the fretboard diagram for the Hirojoshi scale, for any interested parties.Jul 03, 202034:10Good hair, good times, and the Burlington Coat Factory Story ft. Maelee, Cary, and NicholeA meeting of friends sharing stories of past pets, jobs, and hair disasters =] enjoy!Jul 03, 202053:54Drumming, learning, and changing ft. John JacksonDrummer and intellectual John Jackson weighs in on diversifying and progressing in music, Gainesville, and social revolution.Jul 03, 202001:43:19Ukuleles in the kitchen ft. Nichole JacobsThanks to Nichole for recording our in-person lesson! Ukulele tips and tricks abound, plus improvisation coachingJun 23, 202018:46Modes, keys, and ear training ft. Cameron KlingerThanks to Cameron for volunteering another one-on-one coaching session to be recorded on the show =]] great intermediate-to-advanced tips put into action, live Jun 22, 202001:00:55
