Shadows in the Limelight

David Ledbetter Jr.

Shadows in the Limelight is an uplifting podcast that brings attention to those in the entertainment industry who deserve it. We strive to promote the latest content from our friends in the entertainment industry but always like to highlight what it took to rise to their levels of success. We vow to always ‘Take our good time with us’ by fostering a positive attitude with each and every one of our guests. www.shadowsinthelimelight.com

  1. 10/30/2024

    #59 - Women that ROCK mini-series: Casandra Carson (Casandra’s Crossing, Paralandra, vocalist)

    Casandra Carson stops by on a tour stop to discuss her latest endeavor, Casandra’s Crossing. This is an album that she released on the day the show was recorded with George Lynch. This is a fantastic new album that compliments the work she does with Paralandra very well. Check out the music she has out, catch her on the road, and support musicians by checking out their store with the links below: Listen to Casandra’s Crossing: Click Here Listen to Paralandra: Click Here Check out Paralandra on the road: Click Here Buy Paralandra merch: Click Here Paralandra Bio: Paralandra hails from Springfield, Missouri, and formed in the summer of 2013 when Casandra Carson and her dad, Paul Carson, began writing songs together to play a one-time event at their local county 4th of July celebration. The response was so positive, and they enjoyed it so much, they decided to continue booking shows and writing songs. They recorded and released a homemade CD titled Rise Up; which sold over 1,000 copies at local shows. Shortly after, friend and local musician, Sawyer Rikard, joined the band on bass guitar in 2015, bringing their stage sound and performance to another level. In March of 2016, they released a follow-up EP, All Fall Down, which debuted #1 on the Billboard Heatseekers chart. They soon began touring and being invited to festivals such as Rocklahoma, SXSW, Rockfest, Dirtfest, Loud in Lima, etc. In 2018, they joined forces with Legend Recordings, and released another EP, Ascension, which became their biggest release yet with singles “Back to Life” and “Killer Queen” landing on the radio. Shortly after, they added local powerhouse drummer (and childhood friend of Sawyer), Dakota Watson, to form the rhythm section Casandra, Paul, and Sawyer had always dreamed of. In 2019, they recorded standalone single “Love Will Win” with producer/videographer, Jake Jones, which gained even more radio play, and placed them on numerous national tours; supporting artists such as Tantric, Saliva, Yngwie Malmsteen, Dokken, and being added to the KISS Kruise and NAMM Show. The band continued to write, record, livestream, and perform wherever they could during the 2020 pandemic, and only continued to gain traction and fans from all over the world. Reaching out on a whim, they won over the attention of renowned producer/songwriter, Elvis Baskette, and shortly thereafter, entered the studio to record their first professionally made, full length album, Street Magic, in 2021. This release proved to be a monumental success, skyrocketing their audience with over 5 million views and streams across all platforms. Radio singles from this release alone include “For the Record”, “Despicable”, “Repeat Offender”, “Can’t Quench the Fire”, and “Only Human”. Paralandra has since toured the country on multiple headlining runs, and is constantly supporting iconic bands such as Warrant, Lita Ford, Firehouse, Last in Line, and countless others with no end in sight. They reentered the studio with Elvis Baskette in 2023 and recorded their 2nd studio album, which is due April 4, 2024. They plan for this release to be just as big, if not bigger than the last, as they continue to record, OWNR OPS PodcastStarting a business by offering a service to your local community is one of the...Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify

    33 min
  2. 04/22/2024

    #55 - Ben Hans (Percussionist, Trixter, Kip Winger, Author)

    Ben Hans stops by to discuss his latest book, Snare Drum 365: 52 Weeks of Daily Snare Drum Exercises.  We discuss how he got into the music industry and has worked with many household names in the music business. Ben shares his relentless effort to pursue his career in the music industry. Click on the links below to catch Ben on tour with Trixter and get a copy of his latest book! Ben's website: Click Here Latest Tour Dates: Click Here Get Ben's books : Click Here Ben's Bio: Ben Hans is a Nashville based musician and music instructor who keeps a busy performance schedule performing many genres of music. Ben performs as a freelance artist, who cut his teeth performing under the tutelage of Jazz Guitarist Jack Grassel and the late Swing Clarinetist Chuck Hedges. Ben has shared the stage with a diverse list of artists such as singer/songwriter/composer and Grammy nominated C. F. Kip Winger, Eric Martin (of Mr. Big), Steve Brown and PJ Farley of Trixter, Anthony Corder (the voice of Tora Tora), Rock Vocalist Fiona Flanagan, Guitar virtuosos Reb Beach, John Roth, Jorge Salan and Donnie Wayne Smith, the late great Jazz Pianist Barry Harris, celebrated Saxophonists Eric Morones, Johnny Padilla and Jesse Lee Montijo, Jazz Guitarists Scott DuBois, Jeff Schroedl, Steve Peplin, Kirk Tatnall, Mike Standal, Michael Arnold, Pete Billman and Roger Brotherhood as well as many more great Jazz artists such as Rick Embach, Berkeley Fudge, Tom McGirr, Aaron Gardner, John Babbitt, Mark Solveson, Hal Miller, Kevin Kostick, Mark Lewandowski, Jeannine Rivers, Anita Stemper, Vince Oglesby, Swing Nouveau, in addition to Blues artists Altered Five, Jonny T-Bird and Tallan Latz. Ben has worked with Legendary Rudimentalists John S. Pratt, Dominick Cuccia and Mitch Markovich, as well as Percussionists Jim Sewrey, Jeff Salisbury, Kaili Francisco and many more. Ben is also an author, proofreader, freelance editor and session performer for Hal Leonard Publishing, with published works including: "Workin' Drums - 50 Solos for Drumset", "40 Intermediate Snare Drum Solos", "Rudimental Solos for the Marching Snare Drummer", "Modern School for Mallet Keyboard Instruments", "Hal Leonard School for Snare Drum", transcriptions of Ray Luzier's "Double Bass Drum Techniques", the compilation book "First 50 Solos You Should Play on Snare Drum", as well as performing on and writing for the Hal Leonard DVD "Traditional Rudimental Drumming" by John S. Pratt. Ben has also released "How to Play Drums in 14 Days" from Troy Nelson Music. With over three decades of experience as an educator and clinician, Ben currently instructs private studio lessons in Nashville, TN privately and through the Nashville Music Academy. Ben has also enjoyed working with his students at his former music instructor positions at the Milwaukee Area Technical College, the Wisconsin Lutheran College, SAE Institute - Nashville and the Wisconsin Academy of Music. Ben is a Yamaha Performing Artist who also currently endorses Aquarian Drumheads, Mike Balter Mallets, Vic Firth Drumsticks, Tycoon Percussion and Impression Cymbals. Ben is a member of ASCAP and John S. Pratt's 'International Association of Traditional Drummers'. OWNR OPS PodcastStarting a business by offering a service to your local community is one of the...Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify

    34 min

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Shadows in the Limelight is an uplifting podcast that brings attention to those in the entertainment industry who deserve it. We strive to promote the latest content from our friends in the entertainment industry but always like to highlight what it took to rise to their levels of success. We vow to always ‘Take our good time with us’ by fostering a positive attitude with each and every one of our guests. www.shadowsinthelimelight.com