Art Talk Music

I sat down this past week with one of my dear friends and trumpeter, Ryan Montano. We spoke about all things songwriting, and the experience of getting your music out into the world. Ryan just release...

I sat down with Albuquerque based Singer Tracey Whitney to talk about her upbringing in a musical home, as well as her work as president of the Albuquerque Musicians Union. Albuquerque Musician's Unio...

The podcast is back! I sat down with German bassist and vocalist Theodor Spannagel late last year to discuss many things music, composing, and working with choirs....

I sat down with the director of the New Mexico Jazz Workshop, Markus Gottschlich to discuss their upcoming fundraiser, 10 over 10. It features 10 bands playing over 10 hours this coming Sunday, Novemb...

Saxophonist, Amari Ansari, sits down to discuss life on the road and his debut release- Voices. You can catch Amari Ansari on the road with St. Paul and the Broken Bones, or performing around the New ...

After a several week hiatus, the podcast is in full effect getting to sit down with Michael Anthony to discuss our upcoming show at the Outpost Performance Space on Thursday, August 15th. We also get ...

Rapper You I Am recently released his first full length album, titled Runaway. By day, he is known better as, Dr. Umar Malik. We sat down to talk all things music, his upbringing, medicine and his sin...

I got to sit Patrick down to play some duo guitar, and share stories before heading back overseas to work in the middle east. We discuss his journey into music, and what it is like getting to see the ...

Jessi Lloyd is a hat maker Grey Collective Hats and has organized a fundraiser & silent auction in order to raise money for brain cancer research! The event takes place Sunday May 26th, from 3-7 at th...

I sat down down with Felix and David (Felix Y Los Gatos) to talk about their musical stories. We discuss sobriety, hustling for musical work, and future plans of albums to be made and released soon.  ...

Bassist Michael Burt sits down to play some songs, and talk a little bit about his life story. He recently moved to Los Alamos, New Mexico and has been teaching and performing music after a ten year h...

Artist Reyes Padilla sat down to discuss current projects, and his relationship with art and music. You can check out Reyes' artwork via his website here....

Music Enthusiast, Writer, and blogger- Mel Minter has been an active voice for the music community at large across the state of New Mexico (and for national & international artists as well) for decade...

Bassist, Composer and Bandleader Noah Young released his second album Splinter March 22nd through Bubble Bath Records. We sat down to break down the songs, and get into the details of inspirations beh...

Trombonist, Percussionist, and Singer Cesar Bauvallet originally hails from Cuba, but has been a staple of the Albuquerque Latin Music scene for the past 26 years. He founded and has led up one of the...

Micky Patten is a bassist, guitarist, and former business owner of Grandma's Music & Sound. We sit down to discuss what it took to run a music shop, and what life has been like since retiring, and foc...

Paul Ingles is an award-winning radio producer, reporter, audio engineer, oral historian, consultant, actor & filmmaker. We sat down to talk about his life's work from his start in broadcasting, his w...

Singer-Songwriter Isaac Aragon sits down to discuss his creative process, working as a physical therapist, and releasing a new single - "Love Bless America". You can check out the single through this ...

Drummer and radio personality John Trentacosta sits down at the drums to perform three songs, and share a glimpse of his life story. How it was growing up playing drums in New York, to how he ended up...

Bassist and broadcaster, Howard Cloud sat down to talk about his life's journey. How he got started in the music industry, found his way into the radio world, and what brought him to Albuquerque, NM. ...

This is an episode from July 2018 with Michael Anthony and John Maestas. We sat down after putting on a guitar lineage concert, paying homage to our teacher, Michael. We talk about all things guitar, ...

For this episode, I sit down to catch up on everything happening recently. I also discuss the past six months with the podcast, and some information about the previous guests. I also talk about my cur...

Nesby Phips is a producer, rapper and visual artist based in New Orleans, LA. We sat down at John Maestas' home in New Orleans in September to discuss his creative process, the current state of the ar...

Julian Wild and April Lisette came into the studio to discuss their upcoming debut album, self titled- Wild Humans. You can follow them via their Facebook page, WildHumans You can also follow their Ba...

Hillary Smith embodies elegance, force, and soulfulness when she fronts a blues band, an R&B group, or her original Americana band, hONEyhoUSe!   She has been a staple on the Albuquerque Music scene s...

Clarinetist and Saxophonist, Gregory Agid, sits down to discuss his upbringing from Hawaii to New Orleans. We discuss his years with the late great Alvin Batiste. We then talk about his most recent re...

Trumpeter Ryan Montaño comes on to talk about his next full length album, set to release very soon. We go through and pull apart his songs to discuss inspiration, the writing process, collaborative wr...

Vocalist Kristina Morales talks about growing up in New Orleans, her musical upbringing, her recent EP, and her upcoming full length album that is set to release on Bubble Bath Records. You can follow...

Trumpeter Steve Lands sits down to discuss his life as a musician, and his work as an arranger. We also talk about his upbringing and into current projects. You can hear the two tracks featured on thi...

Bassist, composer, and band leader (Citizens of Tape City) Artha Meadors comes back on the podcast to discuss his band's re release of their debut EP, She Like Me.  You can listen to that new EP via B...

Taylor Mroski is known around New Orleans as an upright/electric bassist, and a terrific one. He is about to release his debut album as a singer songwriter, and guitarist. We sat down to discuss his c...

Singer-Songwriter Kevin Herig prepares to release his third solo album this December, Stubborn Heart. We sit down to discuss Kevin's writing process, and his time with Asper Kourt. You can keep up wit...

Bassist, composer & bandleader Max Moran sits down to discuss his debut album, Neospectric. Released on the independent record label- Bubble Bath Records on October 12, 2018- it is now available world...

Rafael Ponde is a Philadelphia based musician, originally from Salvador de Bahia, Brasil. We sit down to discuss his most recent release titled Live at the Boom Room. You can follow his music through ...

Trevarri Huff-Boone is a young up-and-coming saxophonist living in New Orleans, LA. Originally from Shreveport, LA, he just released his third album called, The World Is Yours Part One. We sit down to...

David Ostrovitz, known better to his students over the 34 years he taught at Manzano High School as- Mr. O, comes on the podcast to discuss his life and career. We get into his first relationship with...

New York based up-and-coming bassist Gabe Otero comes on the podcast to discuss his beginnings with playing music, as well as his current state. The conversation also covers the topic of higher educat...

Artist Jim Deaton sits down to converse the ideas of what art can be, and how he expresses himself within his daily routine.  You can view, enjoy and purchase his artwork through clicking the link bel...

Bassist Barry Stephenson sits down in a coffeeshop to discuss life in New York, traveling the world playing music, and becoming a father just two months ago.  You can hear Barry's album, 'Basic Truths...

Matt Brewer is a bassist living in the New York area. You can hear him playing and touring around the world with acts such as; Gonzalo Rubalcaba, Aaron Parks, Dhafer Youssef, Antonio Sanchez and his o...

Patti Littlefield is a singer and radio host in Albuquerque, New Mexico. We discuss her journey getting into music and first performing around the city. You can listen to Patti every Wednesday from 12...

DavO sits down to discuss his journey through life, music experiences and travels. He gets in to playing with such acts like Dave Douglas, and Nigerian shaman & drummer, Babatunde Olatunji, as well as...

Hakim sits downs to discuss his journey from New Jersey to Albuquerque and becoming the cities first Port Laureate. We speak about what becoming a father did for him artistically and creatively. We al...

Albuquerque native, John Maestas is a guitarist/composer/producer/music wizard that has been living in New Orleans, Louisiana for the past six years. The conversation goes between music, living in New...

Bobby Lloyd is an old high school friend who has gone on to travel around the world led by opportunities and his own curiosity. In this conversation we go on to define what the art of travel and the j...

Broadcaster & prolific interviewer, Jake Feinberg comes on the podcast to discuss his life and beginnings in broadcasting. This is a continuation of an interview that is referenced throughout the podc...

Trumpet player and videographer Ryan Montaño & bassist and bandleader Artha Meadors discuss all things music. From talking about what makes an elite musician, to the creative process of songwriting.  ...

In this podcast I introduce and talk about my relationship with the arts and podcasting. I also speak to why i began this podcast, which has been something I have been wanting to do for much too long....