Episode 13: RyJo & BriJo Discuss the Future of Crumbs
Hey friends - we've been doing some thinking and we're working on something that will hopefully make the Crumbs platform a better, more useful tool. Tune in as we talk about our vision for what this can be and the changes we are making.
Episode 12: Elizabeth Moen
This week we chat with Iowa singer-songwriter Elizabeth Moen. Elizabeth had been working on a new record before the pandemic hit to follow up her fantastic sophomore release "A Million Miles Away." You can find more info on Elizabeth here: https://elizabethmoen.com/
Episode 11: Matt Dewine
This week's guest is the legendary Matt Dewine - the owner of the Pieholden Suite Studio in Chicago as well as a producer, sound engineer, and coffee bean baron. Matt has been an integral part of the Chicago music scene for a long time and we can't wait to hear his stories and insight into the business.
Episode 10: Just RyJo and BriJo
No guest this week, just old RyJo and BriJo giving it to ya straight.
Crumbs Episode 9: Chris Wiersema
This week we chat with talent buyer/programmer Chris Weirsema. Chris has been a talent buyer for multiple clubs in Iowa City over the past many years including The Mill and The Picador. He is the founder and curator of Feed Me Weird Things as well as a programmer for Mission Creek Festival and Witching Hour Festival.
Crumbs Episode 8: John Lindenbaum
This week we chat with songwriter and nihilistic music philosopher John Lindenbaum. John's music projects are The Lonelyhearts and Nadalands. Also thoughts about PUA Extensions, the "Save Our Stages" Act, and a particularly poignant podcast interview with former head of music at WME Marc Geiger.
Episode 7: Donnie Biggins
Donnie Biggins is a musician, talent buyer, promoter, and owner of the Chicago venue The Tonic Room. He's got his hand in every pot and we can't wait to dive in to how his life has been affected and where he wants the industry to go. Also on the docket: Britney Spears, Great White (?), and god damn Nashville.
Crumbs Episode 6: Erin Anderson
Erin Anderson is the owner of Olivia Management, a female-run artist management company that represents Jill Andrews, Lydia Luce, Smooth Hound Smith, and others! Today we'll chat with Erin about how the pandemic has affected managers, and how she and her artists are finding creative ways to keep going.
Crumbs Episode 5: Steve Leaf
This week we chat with Michigan musician, sound man, and roadie Steve Leaf on how he's making the pandemic work for him!
Crumbs Episode 4: Adam Spriggs
This week we chat with Adam Spriggs of Madison Entertainment. Adam is a veteran talent buyer of small clubs as well as massive festivals!
Crumbs Episode 3: Willy Tea Taylor
In Episode 3 we chat with Oakdale, California singer-songwriter Willy Tea Taylor. Willy Tea is a troubadour that has developed a devoted following in the underground folk scene all over the world. We will chat about how he is holding up, and what touring will look like for musicians off the beaten path going forward.
Support Willy Tea Taylor here:
https://willyteataylor.com/
Crumbs Episode 2: Andre Perry
This week we chat with Andre Perry. Andre is the Executive Director of The Englert Theatre as well as the Executive Director and Co-Founder of Mission Creek Festival and Witching Hour Festival in Iowa City. He is also a father, a musician in the band The Lonelyhearts, and author of the new collection of nonfiction essays 'Some Of Us Are Very Hungry Now.'
You can order the book and find more info about Andre here:
https://twodollarradio.com/collections/authors/products/andre-perry