Johnny Pounds Show John LeBlanc

Overview
The inimitable Johnny Helm hosted a conversation at his hilltop home studio on a clear sunny saturday and made some excellent coffee. He's a remarkable talent with a very ambitious gig schedule and produces terrific material for varied collaborations in music & film.

Show Links
(in order of mention)

johnleblanc.com Host
Landsberg Law Office Sponsor
improvhi.com Sponsor
johnnyhelm.com Featured Guest
Coffee Talk Superb Kaimuki Coffee Shop
Muffin's Coffee Shop NYC Coffee Shop
J.J. Dolan's Great Chinatown Pizza Joint
John Cruz Legendary Hawaii Artist
Tavana Excellent Hawaii Artist
Taimane Excellent Hawaii Artist
Mike Love Excellent Hawaii Artist
Jon Hawes Outstanding Bassist
Reggie Padilla Mind-blowing Musician and Drone Pilot
Hawaiian Brian's Excellent Honolulu Music Venue
Gordon Biersch Honolulu Excellent Honolulu Music Venue
Hyatt Centric Waikiki Hotel
Blue Note Waikiki Music Venue
Jesse Siebenberg Producer
Brotheryn Studios Ojai Music Studio
NightBird Recording Studios Los Angeles Music Studio
Great Divide Studios Aspen Music Studio

Artists Mentioned without Web Sites

DeShannon Higa - Trumpeter, Subtonic Orchestra Leader
Salaam Tillman - Percussionist
Jason Nobriga - Guitarist
Vito Truglio - Bassist
Kilin Reece - Guitarist, Luthier
Matt Honda - Producer
Jed Leiber - Writer, Producer, Musician

Original music
"Rude" is composed ands performed by John LeBlanc and was recorded in Sydney, Australia in 2005.
Special Thanks

Marcus Landsberg and the Landsberg Law Office
David Heulitt for excellent vocal performace on the Landberg Law spot
Doc Boyd and Etched Aloha for mentoring, tech support and inspiration
Kimee Balmilero with Hawaii Sketch Comedy Festival and Improvhi
Jamie Winpenny for superb voiceover work: "Johnny Pouuuuunds!!!"
Johnny Helm for making time to share stories and insight

Overview
Alx Kawakami visits the house in Manoa to discuss his history with family band ManoaDNA, his solo career, relocation to (and return from) Los Angeles and current work with celebrated local legend Henry Kapono and friends.
Show Links
(in order of mention)

kimeeb.com Voiceover Talent
johnleblanc.com Host
etchedaloha.com Sponsor
hisketchfest.com Sponsor
alxkawakami.com Featured Guest
manoadna.com Guest's Band
henrykapono.com Guest's Band
blayneasingmusic.com Guest's Bandmate
konradkendrick.com Guest's Bandmate
jonhawes.com Guest's Bandmate
roysakuma.net Guest's Mentor
iolani.com Guest's Family Business
hawaiitourismauthority.org ManoaDNA Japan Tour Support
thegreen808.com Terrific Honolulu Band
beradstudio.com Brad Watanabe (Cinematographer)
hawaiishoots.com Honolulu Video Hui

Artists Mentioned without Web Sites

Benny Reitveld - Bassist (bennyworld.com unavailable at press time)
Mark Tanouye - Bassist
Mark Perlman - Guitarist
Ron Kwong - Bassist
Seann Carroll - Percussionist
Scott Shafer - Percussionist
Brad Watanabe (The Green) - Multi-instrumentalist

Original music
"Round Top Treehouse" is composed by John LeBlanc and is performed by Honolulu-based blues band "Treated & Released," recorded live on Round Top Drive by the inimitable Pierre Grille of Rendez-Vous Recording in Manoa.
Special Thanks

Doc Boyd and Etched Aloha for mentoring, tech support and inspiration
Kimee Balmilero with Hawaii Sketch Comedy Festival and Improvhi
Jamie Winpenny for superb voiceover work: "Johnny Pouuuuunds!!!"
Alx Kawakami for making time to share stories and insight