14 episodes

Welcome to No Bull Sessions, hosted by Richard Bull, where we talk about music and the constructs of great songs. Bull is a musician with a career in record labels, artist management, A&R, branding, and touring.
Subscribe to this podcast to hear commentary on songs, discussions about the supernatural science of music, secret stories from the music business, and discover incredible new artists.
Just music, no Bull!
Learn more about Richard Bull @RichardBullToro

No Bull Sessions Richard Bull

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    • 4.8 • 18 Ratings

Welcome to No Bull Sessions, hosted by Richard Bull, where we talk about music and the constructs of great songs. Bull is a musician with a career in record labels, artist management, A&R, branding, and touring.
Subscribe to this podcast to hear commentary on songs, discussions about the supernatural science of music, secret stories from the music business, and discover incredible new artists.
Just music, no Bull!
Learn more about Richard Bull @RichardBullToro

    Dolly Parton - Jolene and more

    Dolly Parton - Jolene and more

    Listen to the original version of "Jolene" and the version at 33 rpm on Vinyl. It also sounds so good slowed down! Dolly Parton is a country music legend, movie star, business woman, philanthropist and an incredible songwriter. "Jolene" has been covered by several artists including, Ellie Goulding, White Stripes, Las Chicas del Can, Kygo (remix), and Miley Cyrus. We discuss Elvis Presley and Whitney Houston as we listen to another massive Dolly hit song, "I Will Always Love You".

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    • 14 min
    Guitar World's Top 10 Guitarist - Janet Robin

    Guitar World's Top 10 Guitarist - Janet Robin

     According to Guitar World Magazine, Janet Robin is on the list of Top 10 Female Guitarists and Guitar Player Magazine has her listed as one of the Top 50 acoustic guitar players in the world!

    One of her early guitar teachers and mentors was Randy Rhodes, yes, the legendary rock guitar hero and songwriter from Quiet Riot and Ozzy Osborne. 

    Janet further developed her guitar chops on 80’s sunset strip scene with her band Precious Metal. Janet was part the scene and hung out with Guns n' Roses, Poison, Quiet Riot, Heart, Lindsey Buckingham (from Fleetwood Mac) and the list goes on… 

    We also discuss her solo career album produced by famed producer John Carter Cash. 

    She’ll play us a song live in studio, and we’ll also hear some songs from her new band on the raise, The String Revolution. 

    The String Revolution

    Is made up of: Markus Ilko , Daniel Schwarz, Art Zavala Jr, and of course Janet Robin

    This is a multi-guitar project that creates the percussive beats, bass, melodies, rhythms and everything that you would want to hear in beautiful music into one incredible guitar ensemble. As you will hear, the songs will carry you and open up your imagination. 

      

    To learn more about Janet Robin or contact her for work, recordings, gigs, lessons etc…You can find her at:

    http://www.janetrobin.com/

     email her at: janet@janetrobin.com

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/janetrobinmusic/

    • 1 hr 14 min
    Grammy Awards Predictions 2019

    Grammy Awards Predictions 2019

    Who will win? This is the 2019 GRAMMY Awards predictions podcast show. We will run through the top categories for the Grammys: Record of the Year, Album of the Year, Song of the Year, Best New Artist, and Best Latin Pop Album. Richard Bull shares his predictions on the podcast and let's see how many we get right! 

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    • 12 min
    Artist Development and Purple Cows w/ Adam Mehl

    Artist Development and Purple Cows w/ Adam Mehl

     My guest on today’s podcast is my friend Adam Mehl who is an artist manager in search of “Purple Cows” (artists) who will fill the open lanes. Learn about Adam’s diverse career and his key advise for new artists and those of you interested in become managers or music execs in this crazy beautiful music business. 

    We journey through stories of the event promotions with Disney on Ice, Ringling Brothers Circus, the Latin concert business, radio sales, label deals, music publishing deals, artist management. 

    LINKS below:

    Connect with Adam Mehl on his email: adammehl@gmail.com



    Diamante

    Instagram - @thisisdiamante

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    Diamante's collab on "Hear Me Now" the #1 Active Rock Radio song at the time of the launch of this podcast 

    Hear Me Now - https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=M38aWHxwtXE


    Just Loud
    Instagram @Iamjustloud

    https://www.instagram.com/iamjustloud/


    Just Loud's current single Soul Train at Alternative radio with Debbie Harry from Blondie 
    https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=FxMVDa6hWrk

    • 1 hr 21 min
    The Touring Musician with our guest Lineu Andrade

    The Touring Musician with our guest Lineu Andrade

    We talk about life on the road and as a touring musician. Lineu tells us about his career as a musical director, musician for hire, producer, and songwriter. Lineu has a ton of great stories from his days in Brazil and his more recent tours around the US playing sold-out shows with major acts in some of the most iconic venues in the world like the Maddison Square Garden, Hollywood Bowl, and the Staples Center.

    He shares some awesome and funny stories with us along with some great tips for musicians who want to tour with major acts.

    - Lineu’s 3 rules while on tour
    - Play the song like the record but put your source in it
    - PTD - Post Tour Depression
    - Never break character, even if you make a mistake

    
Contact Lineu and lear more about him here:
    website: http://www.lineuandrade.com/
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lineuandra/
    @LineuAndra

    Hosted by Richard Bull
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    • 36 min
    Artist Spotlight • Sabrina Claudio, Greta Van Fleet, Brushy

    Artist Spotlight • Sabrina Claudio, Greta Van Fleet, Brushy

    In this podcast we ARTIST SPOTLIGHT: Sabrina Claudio, Greta Van Fleet, and Brushy One String. It is about all about new artists and bets for much success in 2019. We shine a light on a sultry R&B artist, a true rock revival band playing the real thing, and a street musician that is known as the king of the one-string guitar.

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    Sabrina Claudio
    “Unravel me”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KBVskvS7-vo
    “Frozen”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IezlWijcdQk

    Greta Van Fleet
    "Highway Song": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aJg4OJxp-co
    "When The Curtain Falls": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=86_vnQc1oBE

    Brushy One String
    "Chicken in the Corn": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E8H-67ILaqc
    "No Man Stop Me": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tfxMYSJSVTY

    • 19 min

Customer Reviews

4.8 out of 5
18 Ratings

18 Ratings

Tertain ,

Awesome

I love hearing about the process behind some of my favorite songs!

62star ,

Love it, and love the logo too

Wow, so much content. I learn so much about the music business through these. Love it. Thanks!

G Ivo Rules ,

Awesome show

Great stories and I love discovering and learning more about songs and artists. Richard is a great host and allows his guest the space to shine. Addictive!

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