Mitten Backstage Dutcher Snedeker

With discussions continuing around AI development and how it intersects with creativity, I thought it would be great to invite Matthew Finch back on the podcast to help educate and inspire folks who only have seen AI presented as a problem. Folks who know him from our last chat on the podcast will remember that he embodies that intersection as a musician/digital artist who also codes and supports AI as part of his day job. We chat about our evolving relationship with this technology, speculate on the pros and cons of how it could impact a creative's future, and even showcase some tools and philosophies of how to approach AI if you want to learn more about it! I learned a lot about AI in this episode, and hopefully you do too!


▶▶ Support Matthew Finch!
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/matthew_fiinch/
Listen to Matt's AI Audio Experiments here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1mqoRiMsK7MgROeZqRBrbTEaMnWaaKSEu?usp=share_link

Learn more about AI here: https://huggingface.co

Thanks to Mak Mattis for their work editing this episode! Make sure you check out what they're up to here: https://www.instagram.com/makenzie.mattis

Mitten Backstage is a podcast hosted by Michigan artist Dutcher Snedeker and centering on conversations around life, the industry, creative pursuits, and navigating the scene as Michigan creatives. From artists touring on stage to skilled technicians and savvy business types on the back end, you'll hear stories, advice, and candid conversations from all walks of the music industry in Michigan!

▶▶ Support this podcast and others like it on my Patreon!
https://www.patreon.com/dutchersnedeker

▶▶ Follow me on other socials for additional music and video content!
Linktree (Website, Socials, etc): https://linktr.ee/dutchersnedeker

BIG THANKS to my patrons!
Chris Bota
George Herschel
Cody Wilson
Jim Lutz
Kevin DePree
Lee Heerspink
Tracy Snedeker
Keriann Conroy


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I'm joined today by a great guitarist and great friend, Adam Marth! Many know Adam as a go-to gun-for-hire for gigs and studio sessions, a member of the stellar group Paddlebots, and a solo artist in his own right! We've shared a handful of shows, recording sessions, and Michigan music experiences together over the years and it was great to catch up with him during a typically slow season for many artists. We talk about the plans for each our of bands, cooking YouTubers we can't stop watching, and the balance of music for work and music for creative growth!

▶▶ Support Adam Marth!
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adammarth/
Bandcamp: https://adammarth.bandcamp.com/
Paddlebots: https://paddlebotsmusic.com/

Thanks to Mak Mattis for their work editing this episode! Make sure you check out what they're up to here: https://www.instagram.com/makenzie.mattis  

Mitten Backstage is a podcast hosted by Michigan artist Dutcher Snedeker and centering on conversations around life, the industry, creative pursuits, and navigating the scene as Michigan creatives. From artists touring on stage to skilled technicians and savvy business types on the back end, you'll hear stories, advice, and candid conversations from all walks of the music industry in Michigan!

▶▶ Support this podcast and others like it on my Patreon!
https://www.patreon.com/dutchersnedeker

▶▶ Follow me on other socials for additional music and video content!
Linktree (Website, Socials, etc): https://linktr.ee/dutchersnedeker

BIG THANKS to my patrons!
Chris Bota
George Herschel
Cody Wilson
Jim Lutz
Kevin DePree
Lee Heerspink
Tracy Snedeker


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I am joined today by Karli Morehouse, a wonderful human and stellar bandleader in the indie alt-pop band Lipstick Jodi! We chat about our upcoming show together with my band, Earth Radio, and Lady Ace Boogie (March 18th at Pyramid Scheme!), our shared confusion and persistence navigating social media, and about creative goals for 2023.

▶▶ Support Karli Morehouse!
Website: https://lipstickjodi.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lipstickjodi
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lipstickjodimusic/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/lipstickjodi
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LipstickJodi
Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lipstickjodi

Thanks to Mak Mattis for their work editing this episode! Make sure you check out what they're up to here: https://www.instagram.com/makenzie.mattis/

Mitten Backstage is a podcast hosted by Michigan artist Dutcher Snedeker and centering on conversations around life, the industry, creative pursuits, and navigating the scene as Michigan creatives. From artists touring on stage to skilled technicians and savvy business types on the back end, you'll hear stories, advice, and candid conversations from all walks of the music industry in Michigan!

▶▶ Support this podcast and other's like it on my Patreon!
https://www.patreon.com/dutchersnedeker

▶▶ Follow me on other socials for additional music and video content!
Linktree (Website, Socials, etc): https://linktr.ee/dutchersnedeker

BIG THANKS to my patrons!
Chris Bota
George Herschel
Cody Wilson
Jim Lutz
Kevin DePree
Lee Heerspink
Tracy Snedeker


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We kick off 2023 with today's guest, trumpet player, composer, and one of the artists I've personally worked with the longest who introduced me to so many folks in the Michigan music scene as a young artist: Brad Fritcher! We catch up and chat about Brad's journey living and working in Pennsylvania, Nebraska, and now Florida as a musician while reflecting on many of the projects we were involved in together over the years. He also hints on a future return to Michigan in our discussions, so if you've known Brad and have been wanting an update, this podcast is also for you!

Thanks to Mak Mattis for their work editing this episode!
Make sure you check out what they're up to here: https://www.instagram.com/makenzie.mattis/

▶▶ Support Brad Fritcher!
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bradmoods/
Bandcamp: https://bradfritchermoods.bandcamp.com/

Mitten Backstage is a podcast hosted by Michigan artist Dutcher Snedeker and centering on conversations around life, the industry, creative pursuits, and navigating the scene as Michigan creatives. Every two weeks, you can see discussions on YouTube and wherever you listen to podcasts, and if you subscribe on Patreon you can get early access to episodes, exclusive merch, and more!

▶▶ Support this podcast and all of my musical endeavors here!
https://www.patreon.com/dutchersnedeker

▶▶ Follow me on other socials for additional music and video content!
Linktree (Website, Socials, etc): https://linktr.ee/dutchersnedeker

BIG THANKS to my patrons!
Chris Bota
George Herschel
Cody Wilson
Jim Lutz
Kevin DePree
Lee Heerspink
Patty PerShayla
Tracy Snedeker


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Today's episode features a wonderful friend, musician, and the editor of many recent podcast episodes (and others going forward), Mak Mattis!

Listeners of the podcast might remember my previous interview with them last year, and since then so much has changed! We discuss how our lives have shifted to multiple new roles in our careers, how we are both working to be more mindful of our time and health, and we both spend time delighting in defining our creative goals and pursuits! This was a fun discussion, and you even get to see a small window into their home studio!

▶▶ Thanks to Mak Mattis for their work editing this episode!
Make sure you check out what they're up to here: https://www.instagram.com/makenzie.mattis/

Camaram: https://www.instagram.com/camaramband/
Volitionary: https://www.volitionarymusic.com/
Broad Leaf Brewery + Spirits: https://broadleafbeer.com/
School of Rock (Grand Rapids): https://www.schoolofrock.com/locations/grandrapids


Mitten Backstage is a podcast hosted by Michigan artist Dutcher Snedeker and centering on conversations around life, the industry, creative pursuits, and navigating the scene as Michigan creatives. Every two weeks, you can see discussions on YouTube and wherever you listen to podcasts, and if you subscribe on Patreon you can get early access to episodes, exclusive merch, and more!

▶▶ Early access, exclusive merch, and more when you support on Patreon!
https://www.patreon.com/dutchersnedeker

▶▶ Follow me on other socials for additional music and video content!
Linktree (Website, Socials, etc): https://linktr.ee/dutchersnedeker

BIG THANKS to my patrons!
Chris Bota
George Herschel
Cody Wilson
Jim Lutz
Kevin DePree
Lee Heerspink
Patty PerShayla
Tracy Snedeker


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I had a great chat back in May with Jay Gavan about his career in the Michigan music scene, history, his recent album A Public Thing (which you can read my review for here), and swap stories of the pandemic and how our lives have been shaped by the industry shutting down for over a year. His latest record was a wonderful mix of passions and it was well-realized conceptually, so it was fun getting to dissect the music and learn more about the parallels between modern living and ancient Greece!

Many folks will know him as a performer in bands like Guitar Up! Surf Band,  The Brothers Kalamazov, The Red Sea Pedestrians, The Birdseed Salesmen, the Susie Parr Trio, and the Corn Fed Girls around the Kalamazoo area. Others know him as the founder of the Kalamazoo Fretboard Festival, a luthier who founded Kal-Tone Instruments, an instructor at both the Kalamazoo Academy of Rock and Kalamazoo Music School, and even a history professor at Kalamazoo Valley Community College (KVCC)! If any of ya'll are in the Kalamazoo area, keep an eye out for Jay around the scene, show him some love for the work he has done to create opportunities for musicians in the city!

Thanks to Makenzie Mattis for their work editing this episode! Make sure you check out what they're up to here:
https://www.instagram.com/makenzie.mattis/

▶▶ Support Jay Gavan!
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jay.gavan
Bandcamp: https://jaygavan.bandcamp.com/

Guitar Up!: https://www.guitarupsurfband.com/
The Red Sea Pedestrians: http://www.theredseapedestrians.com/
The Birdseed Salesmen: https://www.facebook.com/TheBirdseedSalesmen/
The Susie Parr Trio: https://www.susieparrtrio.com/
Corn Fed Girls: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100037207581290

Mitten Backstage is a podcast hosted by Michigan artist Dutcher Snedeker and centering on conversations around life, the industry, creative pursuits, and navigating the scene as Michigan creatives. Every two weeks, you can see discussions on YouTube and wherever you listen to podcasts, and if you subscribe on Patreon you can get early access to episodes, exclusive merch, and more!

▶▶ Early access, exclusive merch, and more when you support on Patreon!
https://www.patreon.com/dutchersnedeker

▶▶ Follow me on other socials for additional music and video content!
Linktree (Website, Socials, etc): https://linktr.ee/dutchersnedeker

BIG THANKS to my patrons!
Chris Bota
George Herschel
Cody Wilson
Jim Lutz
Kevin DePree
Lee Heerspink
Patty PerShayla
Tracy Snedeker


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