https://markof.podbean.com Myth vs. Craft sheds light on the process and inspiration that drive people to pursue and hone their craft. Fri, 03 Sep 2021 11:00:00 -0600 https://podbean.com/?v=5.5 en-us M. Garafulic Music 1440 Myth vs. Craft sheds light on the process and inspiration that drive people to pursue and hone their craft. Myth vs. Craft Myth vs. Craft No false https://feed.podbean.com/markof/feed.xml https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/20353158/mythVsCraft.jpg https://markof.podbean.com 144 144 Nash Edgerton (Filmmaker, Stuntman & Director of ”Mr Inbetween”) https://markof.podbean.com/e/nash-edgerton-filmmaker-stuntman-director-of-mr-inbetween-1740591310/ https://markof.podbean.com/e/nash-edgerton-filmmaker-stuntman-director-of-mr-inbetween-1740591310/#comments Fri, 03 Sep 2021 11:00:00 -0600 29-Nash-Edgerton Nash Edgerton tells me about how he and his brother Joel first fell in love with movies as kids and how he decided to become a stuntman. He shares how he started making his own mini-movie clips to help him get jobs as a stunt performer, and how this sparked an interest in filmmaking. This led to a handful of highly acclaimed short films and eventually, to his award winning feature film "The Square", music videos for Bob Dylan and Brandon Flowers and his second feature film "Gringo." We talk about meeting Scott Ryan after watching a screening of "The Magician" at a film festival and their subsequent collaboration on the phenomenal TV show "Mr Inbetween" (FX). Nash tells me about the importance of being fluid when directing, how he works with actors and how he prepares for each project. Myth vs. Craft false No 2950 Mark Lettieri (Guitarist, singer & songwriter) https://markof.podbean.com/e/mark-lettieri-guitarist-singer-songwriter-1740591311/ https://markof.podbean.com/e/mark-lettieri-guitarist-singer-songwriter-1740591311/#comments Wed, 18 Sep 2019 11:00:00 -0600 28-Mark-Lettieri The incredibly talented Mark Lettieri speaks about his musical career and learning how to find balance making a living as a musician. He explains why he doesn't regret taking even bad gigs early on in his career, which type of gig makes him nervous and which musicians he'd love to play with. Myth vs. Craft false No 2757 Ben Poole (Guitarist, singer & songwriter) https://markof.podbean.com/e/ben-poole-guitarist-singer-songwriter-1740591313/ https://markof.podbean.com/e/ben-poole-guitarist-singer-songwriter-1740591313/#comments Fri, 13 Oct 2017 10:00:00 -0600 27-Ben-Poole Guitarist and singer/songwriter Ben Poole tells us how listening to Voodoo Child changed his life and sparked his musical journey. He describes the ups and downs of life on the road and how audiences are different in each country. He shares stories, tells us what he looks for in musicians and recounts his recent participation in the Playing With Fire festival in Omaha, Nebraska. Myth vs. Craft false No 2806 Sam Jones (Photographer, director, producer & host of Off Camera with Sam Jones) https://markof.podbean.com/e/sam-jones-photographer-director-producer-host-of-off-camera-with-sam-jones-1740591314/ https://markof.podbean.com/e/sam-jones-photographer-director-producer-host-of-off-camera-with-sam-jones-1740591314/#comments Mon, 21 Aug 2017 14:47:00 -0600 25-Sam-Jones Take a behind the scenes look at the methods, motivation and creative vision of the multi-talented photographer, director, producer & musician Sam Jones. Among other topics, he explains how working as a cartoonist for his college newspaper prepared him to become a portrait photographer. Sam shares the lessons he learned from film and how they benefit him in a digital era. We discuss the origins of his outstanding project Off Camera and the philosophy and approach that enable him to create such natural and intimate conversations. Myth vs. Craft false No 3376 Phil Hurley (Singer, songwriter & guitarist, The South Austin Moonlighters) https://markof.podbean.com/e/phil-hurley-singer-songwriter-guitarist-the-south-austin-moonlighters-1740591315/ https://markof.podbean.com/e/phil-hurley-singer-songwriter-guitarist-the-south-austin-moonlighters-1740591315/#comments Tue, 27 Jun 2017 16:47:00 -0600 24-Phil-Hurley Phil Hurley sits down with me to review his journey from upstate New York to Austin, Texas. He tells me how he started playing music, about his band Gigolo Aunts and his time in Boston, Seattle, Amsterdam and Los Angeles. He recounts his time playing with Tracy Bonham, recalls the power that MTV used to have, his time working at Westwood Music in LA and how he helped form the band Stonehoney. He describes how he views the role of a guitar player, how he’s learning to write happy songs and what sets Austin aside from all the other cities where he’s lived. Myth vs. Craft false No 3320 Mark Proct (Texas music history icon, author & band manager) https://markof.podbean.com/e/mark-proct-texas-music-history-icon-author-band-manager-1740591316/ https://markof.podbean.com/e/mark-proct-texas-music-history-icon-author-band-manager-1740591316/#comments Sun, 05 Feb 2017 12:52:00 -0600 23-Mark-Proct Music veteran and manager Mark Proct looks back on his career of over 40 years working with Texas music royalty, including Willie Nelson, Jerry Jeff Walker, Asleep at the Wheel, Delbert McClinton, the Fabulous Thunderbirds, Jimmie and Stevie Ray Vaughan, the Arc Angels, Storyville and many more. We also discuss his book Home Today, Gone Tomorrow, which has over 40 years’ worth of behind-the-scene photographs that Mark took while touring the world. Myth vs. Craft false No 4699 Ray Wylie Hubbard (Singer, songwriter & author) https://markof.podbean.com/e/ray-wylie-hubbard-singer-songwriter-author-1740591317/ https://markof.podbean.com/e/ray-wylie-hubbard-singer-songwriter-author-1740591317/#comments Tue, 13 Sep 2016 20:01:00 -0600 22-Ray-Wylie-Hubbard Tone, taste, grit and groove. Ray Wylie Hubbard shares stories and insights and cracks me up along the way. He tells us about his friendship with Joe Walsh, his emotional bond with musical instruments and resurrecting his career at age 41. He reflects on his purpose in life and tells us what he thinks about “bro country." Myth vs. Craft false No 3115 Kenny Aronoff (Drummer & author) https://markof.podbean.com/e/kenny-aronoff-drummer-author-1740591319/ https://markof.podbean.com/e/kenny-aronoff-drummer-author-1740591319/#comments Mon, 29 Aug 2016 13:20:00 -0600 21-Kenny-Aronoff Legendary drummer Kenny Aronoff looks back on his upbringing, education and accomplished career. He breaks down the keys to his success and we talk about his upcoming autobiography, which will come out this fall. Kenny also shares great stories, tells us how his classical training has helped his career, which drummers have influenced him and which guitar player changed his life. Myth vs. Craft false No 3633 Benjamin Clymer (HODINKEE founder & executive editor, journalist & entrepreneur) https://markof.podbean.com/e/benjamin-clymer-hodinkee-founder-executive-editor-journalist-entrepreneur-1740591320/ https://markof.podbean.com/e/benjamin-clymer-hodinkee-founder-executive-editor-journalist-entrepreneur-1740591320/#comments Sun, 19 Jun 2016 15:07:00 -0600 20-Ben-Clymer I speak with Ben Clymer, the founder and executive editor of the online watch magazine HODINKEE. Ben discusses his appreciation of well made mechanical objects, ranging from his childhood admiration for analogue light meters and compasses to his passion for mechanical watches and vintage cars. He tells us about his experience at the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism, his views on the future of journalism and how he spends his time at Hodinkee. He describes his romantic notion of classic race cars being timed with mechanical watches and why he favors vintage watches from the middle of the twentieth century. Myth vs. Craft false No 2398 Losing a Sibling: Coping With the Death of My Brother https://markof.podbean.com/e/losing-a-sibling-coping-with-the-death-of-my-brother-1740591321/ https://markof.podbean.com/e/losing-a-sibling-coping-with-the-death-of-my-brother-1740591321/#comments Sun, 12 Jun 2016 23:45:00 -0600 19-Losing-a-Sibling I speak with Dr. Art Markman (co-host of Two Guys on Your Head, Professor of Psychology at The University of Texas at Austin) about the psychology of losing a sibling. Prior to speaking with Dr. Markman I knew that he was eloquent and erudite about human nature and behavior. After speaking with him I learned that he is also a deeply empathetic and generous human being. Myth vs. Craft false No 2580 Alex Acuña (Drummer & percussionist) https://markof.podbean.com/e/alex-acuna-drummer-percussionist-1740591322/ https://markof.podbean.com/e/alex-acuna-drummer-percussionist-1740591322/#comments Wed, 27 Apr 2016 13:17:00 -0600 18-Alex-Acuña The legendary drummer and percussionist Alex Acuña looks back on his career and shares fascinating stories and insights. He tells us about growing up in a tiny town north of Lima, Peru in a family full of musicians. He describes his life as a top studio musician in Lima while still a teenager and leaving it all behind to join Perez Prado’s band at eighteen years old. Alex recounts how he stood in a back alley in New York and listened to a 17-year old Tony Williams playing with Miles Davis. He tells us why he decided to study classical percussion in Puerto Rico and how he ended up living in Las Vegas and eventually joining Weather Report. He shares anecdotes about his friendship with Jaco Pastorius, how he switched from playing percussion to playing drums in Weather Report and eventually leaving the band to focus on being a studio musician. He goes into detail about his experience studying martial arts and the parallels he sees between martial arts, music and dance. Lastly, he describes why he thinks he’s had the success he’s had and tells us why he’s writing his autobiography. Myth vs. Craft false No 4323 Tim Pierce (Session guitarist) https://markof.podbean.com/e/tim-pierce-session-guitarist-1740591323/ https://markof.podbean.com/e/tim-pierce-session-guitarist-1740591323/#comments Mon, 18 Apr 2016 15:50:00 -0600 17-Tim-Pierce Studio legend Tim Pierce goes into detail about how he became one of the most sought after session guitarists in the world. He tells us why live performance just wasn’t for him and shares great insights into the role of the guitar in popular music. He talks about his views on digital vs. analog recording and shares great news about the guitar instruction website he is about to launch. Myth vs. Craft false No 3239 Josh Smith (Guitarist, singer & songwriter) https://markof.podbean.com/e/josh-smith-guitarist-singer-songwriter-1740591325/ https://markof.podbean.com/e/josh-smith-guitarist-singer-songwriter-1740591325/#comments Wed, 13 Apr 2016 11:41:00 -0600 16-Josh-Smith Guitarist Josh Smith looks back on his career and describes his approach to music. He tells us about choosing the guitar over baseball and why even as a kid his bandmates were always adults. He describes his move to Los Angeles and how he got his start as a session musician and sideman. He breaks down the qualities he looks for in a rhythm section and tells us about some of his favorite guitars. He shares his thoughts on live performance and how crowds behave differently across the globe. He also discusses his new recording studio (and a visit from Eddie Kramer!) and his plans to produce other artists. Myth vs. Craft false No 3127 Henrik Freischlader (Guitarist, singer & songwriter) https://markof.podbean.com/e/henrik-freischlader-guitarist-singer-songwriter-1740591326/ https://markof.podbean.com/e/henrik-freischlader-guitarist-singer-songwriter-1740591326/#comments Tue, 22 Mar 2016 14:00:00 -0600 15-Henrik-Freischlader Multi-instrumentalist, songwriter and record producer Henrik Freischlader takes a break from his hectic schedule to tell us about his career in music. He started playing drums at age four and went on to pick up the guitar, bass and (some) piano. He describes his songwriting process and his approach to recording albums. He shares why he founded his label Cable Car Records and how he selects and collaborates with his artists. Henrik tells us how being on the road often feels like vacation and why he formed the new Henrik Freischlader Trio. Myth vs. Craft false No 2456 Mato Nanji (Indigenous, guitarist, singer & songwriter) https://markof.podbean.com/e/mato-nanji-indigenous-guitarist-singer-songwriter-1740591327/ https://markof.podbean.com/e/mato-nanji-indigenous-guitarist-singer-songwriter-1740591327/#comments Sat, 12 Mar 2016 14:00:00 -0600 14-Mato-Nanji Indigenous frontman & guitarist Mato Nanji shares stories about falling in love with music and the role it played in shaping his life. He describes how he formed Indigenous with his sister, brother and cousin, their experience playing on the B.B. King Blues Tour and why he carried on with the band after his family members left the band. He tells us how he first came to participate in the Experience Hendrix Tour and what it’s like to play with so many guitar greats. Toward the end of our conversation we discuss his Native American heritage and Mato deplores the conditions in Indian reservations. Myth vs. Craft false No 2666 JD Simo (Guitarist, singer & songwriter) https://markof.podbean.com/e/jd-simo-guitarist-singer-songwriter-1740591328/ https://markof.podbean.com/e/jd-simo-guitarist-singer-songwriter-1740591328/#comments Tue, 23 Feb 2016 10:00:00 -0600 13-JD-Simo Guitarist JD Simo tells us about growing up in Chicago and falling in love with music at a young age. He describes the experience of moving to Nashville, nearly falling flag, only to eventually pull through in spades. He shares the lessons he learned playing in Don Kelley’s band and laments the lack of opportunities for young musicians to play live nowadays. JD looks back on the trajectory of his band SIMO, describes how he approaches songwriting and explains how the gear he uses affects the way he plays. Myth vs. Craft false No 3134 Todd V. Wolfson (Photographer) https://markof.podbean.com/e/todd-v-wolfson-photographer-1740591329/ https://markof.podbean.com/e/todd-v-wolfson-photographer-1740591329/#comments Tue, 16 Feb 2016 21:13:00 -0600 12-Todd-Wolfson Austin-based photographer Todd V. Wolfson recounts how attending an Alice Cooper concert as a 13-year old changed his life. He describes Austin, Texas in 1979 and why he moved there. He tells us why he thinks he’s had so much success working with musicians and shares his approach to photographing people. Lastly, he dives into the advent of digital photography and how it’s deeply affected him in both positive and negative ways. Myth vs. Craft false No 3313 Pete Thorn (Guitarist, Chris Cornell, Don Henley, Melissa Etheridge) https://markof.podbean.com/e/pete-thorn-guitarist-chris-cornell-don-henley-melissa-etheridge-1740591330/ https://markof.podbean.com/e/pete-thorn-guitarist-chris-cornell-don-henley-melissa-etheridge-1740591330/#comments Tue, 09 Feb 2016 14:25:00 -0600 11-Pete-Thorn Guitar great Pete Thorn tells us about growing up in Edmonton, Canada, moving to Los Angeles to attend Musicians Institute and what he values most from the year he spent there. He looks back at what he learned working with Frank Simes and how he felt after signing his first record deal. He describes the ingredients that he thinks have made his demo videos so successful, his experiences being on the road and his assessment of the music industry today. Lastly, he shares how he aspires to continue growing as an artist. Myth vs. Craft false No 3714 Jimmy Chamberlin (The Smashing Pumpkins, Jimmy Chamberlin Complex) https://markof.podbean.com/e/jimmy-chamberlin-the-smashing-pumpkins-jimmy-chamberlin-complex-1740591332/ https://markof.podbean.com/e/jimmy-chamberlin-the-smashing-pumpkins-jimmy-chamberlin-complex-1740591332/#comments Tue, 02 Feb 2016 20:42:00 -0600 10-Jimmy-Chamberlin World renowned drummer Jimmy Chamberlin reviews his musical upbringing and career. He tells us about his siblings’ eclectic music collection, his first few bands—including a polka band—and how he worked as a carpenter for a few years. He shares stories about The Smashing Pumpkins, the role each member played in the band and why he and Billy Corgan continue to work together to this day. Jimmy also describes the creative outlet he finds in playing jazz and the overlaps he sees between music and technology. Myth vs. Craft false No 2907 G. Love (G. Love & Special Sauce, guitar, harmonica & vocals) https://markof.podbean.com/e/g-love-g-love-special-sauce-guitar-harmonica-vocals-1740591333/ https://markof.podbean.com/e/g-love-g-love-special-sauce-guitar-harmonica-vocals-1740591333/#comments Tue, 26 Jan 2016 09:16:00 -0600 09-G-Love The multi-talented G. Love shares great stories and insights into his musical career. He tells us about being a street musician in Philadelphia and Boston, how he met his drummer Jeff “The Houseman” Clemens and how he felt when he got his first record deal. He looks back on his career and how he might have done some things differently (or maybe not). He discusses his approach to songwriting and how he’s finally learning how to slow down. He shares his take on the impact of the Internet and technology on musicians and takes us through his daily routine when he’s on the road. Myth vs. Craft false No 2812 Philip Sayce (Guitarist, singer & songwriter) https://markof.podbean.com/e/philip-sayce-guitarist-singer-songwriter-1740591334/ https://markof.podbean.com/e/philip-sayce-guitarist-singer-songwriter-1740591334/#comments Thu, 21 Jan 2016 14:56:00 -0600 08-Philip-Sayce Powerhouse guitarist & songwriter Philip Sayce goes deep about his musical journey and aspirations. He reminisces about sneaking into blues jams at Toronto clubs, the time he spent in Jeff Healey’s band and how he launched his solo career. Philip sheds light on the dark corners of the music industry and stresses the importance of staying true to oneself. Myth vs. Craft false No 3229 Scott Laningham (Jazz drummer, Alejandro Escovedo, Church on Monday) https://markof.podbean.com/e/scott-laningham-jazz-drummer-alejandro-escovedo-church-on-monday-1740591335/ https://markof.podbean.com/e/scott-laningham-jazz-drummer-alejandro-escovedo-church-on-monday-1740591335/#comments Wed, 13 Jan 2016 21:41:00 -0600 07-Scott-Laningham Jazz drummer Scott Laningham tells us about the role music has played in his life. He walks us through his musical upbringing and his adventures at the University of North Texas music school, moving to New York with Mitch Watkins, (nearly) touring Europe with Leonard Cohen and how he ended up living and playing in Austin, Texas. He also expounds how the Internet has affected musicians (and audiences) and explains how his musical ambitions have evolved over time. Myth vs. Craft false No 3770 Dr. James Polk (Jazz pianist, educator, composer & arranger, Church on Monday) https://markof.podbean.com/e/dr-james-polk-jazz-pianist-educator-composer-arranger-church-on-monday-1740591336/ https://markof.podbean.com/e/dr-james-polk-jazz-pianist-educator-composer-arranger-church-on-monday-1740591336/#comments Sat, 02 Jan 2016 21:55:00 -0600 06-James-Polk Jazz luminary Dr. James Polk sits down with me to review his musical career. He shares fascinating stories about his childhood in Texas, his first professional gig at age 13, being a high school band director in a segregated school, prejudice and discrimination in the South and his time in the Ray Charles Orchestra. He also shares his perspective on jazz appreciation as well as the current state and future of jazz. Myth vs. Craft false No 3511 Mike Campbell (The Heartbreakers, guitarist & founding member) https://markof.podbean.com/e/mike-campbell-the-heartbreakers-guitarist-founding-member-1740591337/ https://markof.podbean.com/e/mike-campbell-the-heartbreakers-guitarist-founding-member-1740591337/#comments Sat, 26 Dec 2015 10:55:00 -0600 05-Mike-Campbell The legendary Mike Campbell covers a number of topics that include how his father influenced his appreciation of music, the cultural impact of The Beatles’ performance on The Ed Sullivan Show, his approach to songwriting, the decision to leave the University of Florida to join Mudcrutch, how he collaborates with Tom Petty, fronting his club band The Dirty Knobs, his perspective on artistic evolution, his thoughts on recording & producing music and how his favorite new guitars compare to his vintage instruments. He also talks about his involvement with the Tazzy Animal Rescue Fund, which is a non-profit that rescues dogs, gets them medical attention and helps them find good homes, often with veterans who suffer from PTSD, are physically injured or simply need the companionship that only a dog can provide. Myth vs. Craft false No 3107 Matt Schofield (Guitarist, singer & songwriter) https://markof.podbean.com/e/matt-schofield-guitarist-singer-songwriter-1740591339/ https://markof.podbean.com/e/matt-schofield-guitarist-singer-songwriter-1740591339/#comments Wed, 25 Nov 2015 20:55:00 -0600 05-Matt-Schofield Matt Schofield recounts how a video of B.B. King sparked his musical career, taking him from a tiny town in the English countryside to sharing the stage with Robben Ford and Buddy Guy. He shares the lessons he learned over seven years as a sideman in London and the challenges of songwriting and singing. He gives us his perspective on artistic evolution in the context of blues music and opens up about the grind of constantly being on tour. Myth vs. Craft false No 3664 David Grissom (Guitarist, singer & songwriter) https://markof.podbean.com/e/david-grissom-guitarist-singer-songwriter-1740591340/ https://markof.podbean.com/e/david-grissom-guitarist-singer-songwriter-1740591340/#comments Sat, 21 Nov 2015 14:07:00 -0600 04-David-Grissom David Grissom recounts his career in music, how he approaches songwriting and why he thinks he’s had the success he’s had. He shares stories about his arrival to Austin in 1983 (or as he called it, “guitarland”) and how his career took off. He tells us about his time in Joe Ely’s band, playing with John Mellencamp and his thought process each time he reached a fork in the road, including passing on a gig with Rod Stewart to instead form Storyville. Myth vs. Craft false No 4076 Chris Beall (Songwriter, guitarist & producer, South Austin Moonlighters) https://markof.podbean.com/e/chris-beall-songwriter-guitarist-producer-south-austin-moonlighters-1740591341/ https://markof.podbean.com/e/chris-beall-songwriter-guitarist-producer-south-austin-moonlighters-1740591341/#comments Wed, 18 Nov 2015 18:05:00 -0600 03-Chris-Beall Chris Beall tells us about the music scene growing up in west Texas, his stint in Nashville, his temporary disillusionment with music and why he relaunched his solo career. He also dissects what makes the South Austin Moonlighters such a special band and shares advice for anyone considering a career in music. Myth vs. Craft false No 3361 Elias Haslanger (Jazz saxophonist & composer, Church on Monday) https://markof.podbean.com/e/elias-haslanger-jazz-saxophonist-composer-church-on-monday-1740591342/ https://markof.podbean.com/e/elias-haslanger-jazz-saxophonist-composer-church-on-monday-1740591342/#comments Mon, 09 Nov 2015 20:54:00 -0600 02-Elias-Haslanger Eli Haslanger opens up about his journey from sixth grade band to becoming one of his generation’s most talented jazz saxophonists. He recounts how his childhood, education and life experiences guided him to where he is today. Toward the end of the episode he shares the lessons he’s learned as a band leader and advice for anyone considering a career in music. Myth vs. Craft false No 4615 Ian Moore (Guitarist, singer & songwriter) https://markof.podbean.com/e/ian-moore-guitarist-singer-songwriter-1740591343/ https://markof.podbean.com/e/ian-moore-guitarist-singer-songwriter-1740591343/#comments Mon, 28 Sep 2015 20:17:00 -0600 01-Ian-Moore Ian Moore shares his thoughts on how he made a career in music, his approach to songwriting, his thoughts on recording and performing and the importance of getting quiet. He also recounts the ingredients that he thinks made his recent songwriter's workshops so successful. Myth vs. Craft false No 4232