Spotlight On

Whether I’m considering science, poetry, carpentry, or music, nothing opens the door to enlightenment wider than the (spoken or unspoken) phrase “I’m curious…” If there’s a secret sauce to Spotlight On, I believe that it’s Lawrence Puryear’s curiosity. And he always approaches his guests with the respect of having done his homework. He’s researched careers and discographies, so we know that his questions come from a place of intellectual truth. “I understand some of what you’re doing, but I want to know more.” My own musical interest and taste tends to be jazz-centric, but I want to listen to more than that. That’s how we grow, both as musicians and audiences. Yet we live in a world where there are so many choices that it’s easy to be frozen in place, rather than try to navigate the vast universe. I’ve grown to trust the new listening experiences that Spotlight On presents to me. I may not love everything, but that’s okay. I’ve never wasted my time by listening. Thank you.

As one of Lawrence’s interview subjects, I can tell you I was really impressed with his preparation and insightful questions as well as his professional and comfortable vibe. I really enjoyed chatting with him and I hope that comes across to listeners. Happy to be not just a subject but a subscriber!

I think Lawrence is one of the best under-the-radar podcast interviewers in podcast-land. These shows feel like fly-on-the-wall conversations, with Lawrence often prompting his guests into pleasantly unexpected topics and revealing glimpses into the creative process. Even if the guest is someone I know nothing about, I always come away entertained and learning something new about what makes music tick. A gem!

Great series of podcasts and interviews from people across the entirety of the live music space. Such a treat to hear LP speak with his guests about life, music, art and everything in between. 10/10 would recommend.