CHAINSAW WEASEL - Indie Art and Music

As promised in the casting of the pod, here is Dan Smith a.k.a. Listener, performing one of his poems…

I recorded this at a new venue in Woodland Park, Colorado October 15, 2009.

As Dan would say, “I hope you love it with all of your heart”.

Tell a friend and make sure you subscribe in iTunes!

Watch Now:

 Podcast Video [ 3:57m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download | Embeddable Player | Hits (58)

Listener has been touring the world for the past seven years devel- oping a unique style of “Talk Music.” Vocalist Dan Smith has been the driving creative force of a rotating cast of musicians. Through- out different tours the lineup of Listener might change but the goal has always been to create honest music with energy from the heart. The past three years specifically Listener toured extensively in the US building momentum in small and large cities alike on house show tours in garages or attics to venues and bars opening for large acts. Talk Music is a term coined by Dan to describe his poetry-and- music style of art. Coming from a hiphop background early on Smith has been a part of that world in one way or another his entire career. These past few years has seen him take on a completely different and more meaningful direction from his former projects making Talk Music the main goal with first mate Chris Nelson

Listen Now:

 Enhanced Podcast [ 40:16m]: Download | Embeddable Player | Hits (58)

This week we had the amazingly talented and upbeat artist Todd Warren in the studio. He chatted with us about how his artistic expression is a direct result of embracing who he is in ever aspect of his life. There is a very light hearted but deep conversation of how his faith impacts his art as well. Very engaging interview with a wonderful live bonus track at the end where Todd’s wife Ashley joins him in the studio!

Todd’s Bio: Todd Warren is the genuine experience. You’ll be reminiscently drawn in as he emotes old-school soul amid his fresh indie-pop soundscape. Once associated with bands & other genres, Todd is shaping a unique design of vibrant melodies & buoyant gratefulness. His new release, Breakthrough, is spirited & bold, full of most everything you probably love… so get your fun shoes on & enjoy the brilliant rush.

Visit: www.toddwarren.com to buy his CDs!

Listen Now:

 Enhanced Podcast [ 51:27m]: Download | Embeddable Player | Hits (160)

This week we had the pleasure of having Darren Thornberry from Edinburgh based band Thorn’s Musical Journey in the studio. This amazingly entertaining and interesting song writer shares his musical journey and the back stories behind his work with you! There are a few audio glitches, but all in all this is a very enjoyable interview!

BIO: The Canadian-born songwriter is known for lush, acoustic melodies, a haunting, soulful voice and painfully honest lyrics that take an unflinching view of relationships, God and human nature. His songs might just remind you of scenes from your own life. Most recently, Darren has raised up an international collective of artists based in Edinburgh, Scotland, known as Thorn’s Musical Journey. The band has made three recordings together, most recently “live in Edinburgh,” which captured a rocking five-piece hitting their stride. Darren is now Colorado-based, but will continue to collaborate with a wide range of musicians under the Thorn’s Musical Journey name.

Listen Now:

 Enhanced Podcast [ 53:01m]: Download | Embeddable Player | Hits (151)

This week we have Rahim Quazi in the studio to discuss the art and evolution of his sound and his songwriting experiences.  We discuss the backstory from three different songs and the two solo albums Big Black Box and Supernatural.  Very engaging interview with a live studio cut of one of his favorite songs!

Hope you enjoy it!

Listen Now:

 Enhanced Podcast [ 44:26m]: Download | Embeddable Player | Hits (150)

We received the following message posted as a comment today from the Author of “The Brave Little Tailor”:

“Please take this video off the internet. This is my show, it is copyrighted and it is NOT a non-royalty show free for the taking. I’m sure you intentions are good but you are REALLY putting MY work out there without my permission. You don’t HAVE my permission and won’t. Laura Toffenetti”

We were told there were no royalties for this play and that I was free to post it for your viewing pleasure. My information was obviously bad. So I apologize to you, my viewers and listeners for that.

To Laura Toffenetti, my sincere apologies, and just to let you know there is no money made or solicited through tis podcast, it is completely non-commercial and just my attempt to support indie artist across the globe and get their art out for the public to appreciate. My son’s, niece and nephew were in the performance video taped and I have been a strong supporter of both Mr. Leonard as well as our local children’s community theater troupe. There is no ill intentions or disrespect intended.

Best Regards,

Tony V

Tim Coons joined us in the studio to discuss his evolution as a singer songwriter as well as some of his daring new projects: The Psalms Project and Seven Deadly Sins. Tim is an engaging and entertaining talent with a penchant for capturing deep emotions that are normally avoided in the singer song writer genre. I think you will be both blessed and entertained with Tim’s quick whit and attention to detail.

Visit www.timcoons.com for more information.

Sit back and enjoy this hour long interview with one of our generations most interesting song writers.

Listen Now:

 Enhanced Podcast [ 60:28m]: Download | Embeddable Player | Hits (181)

Hey Indie Art and Music subscribers. Just a quick and friendly warning that this Friday’s podcast which will be delivered to your iTunes or other reader at midnight MST is a large one! 768mb, 1 hour, 50 minute video of a local community theater production of The Brothers Grimm “The Brave Little Tailor”. This is a musical adaptation performed by a cast that ranges in age from 7 to 18. I video taped this production and edited it down to a standard DVD length “film” to capture how powerful community theater can be in a young person’s life. You will see a wide range of “types” and talent levels bring these age-old characters to life in an entertaining kitschy musical. I really think it is worth your time!

I was advised by the wise sage @jdale (Jon Dale) that many folks get their podcast updates via cellular internet cards and many of these have severe billing cycle bandwidth limitations, so you might want to be careful when and where you get your download.

This is a royalty-free production so feel free to share it with the director of your local community theater company!

This is one of those moments you capture on tape that you will cherish for a life time.

At the recent Worship @ 8500 festival (www.worshipat8500.com) Aaron Strumpel brought his critically acclaimed Elephants to a new level with a band gathered from all corners of North America. The format for the festival included an audience inspired improvisational piece on the hour, every hour, regardless of what performer had the stage.

The inspiration came from a passage in Jeremiah where G-d tells Jeremiah that he will be like a loin cloth to his people.

Check out Aaron Strumpel at www.aaronstrumpel.com and buy a copy of Elephants (buy two and give one away as a gift!) You will not be disappointed.

Watch Now:

 Podcast Video [ 5:50m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download | Embeddable Player | Hits (131)