Making it Small in Music

Barker & Broski
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  • MUSIC INTERVIEWS

Barker & Broski talk to local pros and working amateur musicians around Southeast Michigan about how their lives are enriched by music, balanced with family and career. You won't learn the secrets to achieving worldwide fame, but you might get some tips on how music can bring joy into your life.

  1. Stuart Benbow

    04/23/2023

    Stuart Benbow

    We had a great conversation with Stuart Benbow about participating in songwriting events, the Michigan State Fair Superstar contest, the first Funky Rivertown Fest, and the many challenges and rewards of the small musician. To find out more about Stuart, check out stuartbenbowmusic.com

    2h 28m

  2. 03/06/2023

    Linden Thoburn

    Mike and Chris sit down with Linden Thoburn and have a delightful chat about topics musical topics such as the art of giving (and receiving) criticism, the joys of a musical community, and the songwriting process. To find Linden's music and gig information, check out https://lindenthoburnmusic.com/

    1h 46m

  3. 11/05/2022

    Vernon Tonges (Spoo Willoughby)

    The time is finally here to converse with the inimitable Vernon Tonges, known in Indiana and other exotic locales as Spoo Willoughby. We speak of things old and new: how he learned guitar while grounded for shoplifting a George Harrison album, the history of the annual Hoedown and Corn Boil, and the stresses of band merchandise. Hear his music and learn more about the man, the legend at https://spoowilloughby.com/

    2 hr

  4. 08/28/2022

    Andy Schiller

    This month Barker & Broski talk with Lenawee county, Michigan local music professional (and Mike's guitar teacher) Andy Schiller. Andy shares lots of tips on how to make money as a musician including music lessons, self-publishing books, performing at weddings and local venues, YouTube videos, 3D printing miniature figures and more! He also extols the benefits of working positively with others for collaboration and constructive criticism. Learn more about Andy and even schedule a remote guitar lesson at https://andyschiller.com/

    2h 13m

  5. 07/17/2022

    Dan Cowan

    Chris and Mike sit down with long time friend and collaborator Dan Cowan, and even let him talk a little! We ramble about all things small in music, including the open mic scene, songwriting, how hard it is to play guitar, the differences between solo acts and playing with a band, and why cats are better than dogs. To hear of some Dan's music, check out his YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/user/yeahsonicyeah

    1h 50m

  6. 06/01/2022

    Billy Joe Hunt

    Billy Joe Hunt takes some time to talk to us about the pros and cons of being a musician and truck driver, his musical performance history, and writing original songs. More more information about Bill and his music, check him out on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/BJH61MUSIC/ and his Spotify artist page https://open.spotify.com/artist/0fwYm0ImEft1kcNkaToMr6

    1h 45m

  7. 03/06/2022

    Cameron Getto

    Cameron is a former recording industry professional that quit years ago to become an amateur musician with a day job. We talk to him about the dark side of the dreams of fame and fortune versus the pleasure of music as a low-stakes hobby. He shares his work with looper pedals, his early MIDI and recording experimentation, and how he sidled his way into a music composition degree, and the joy of getting to the heart of a song to arrange acoustic covers.

    1h 52m

  8. 02/13/2022

    Phil Maq

    This month Mike and Chris talk with Phil Maq, host of “Theme Attic,” a radio show on Wednesdays from 12PM-4PM ET. It can be heard at WHFR, 89.3 FM in the Dearborn-Metro Detroit area, or streamed in the rest of the world https://www.whfr.fm/streamer/. We learn about Phil's lifelong love of music, radio, and songs—both appreciating others as well as making his own. We also ponder other musical conundrums: How long should songs be?, Are there correct chord progressions?, Are drummers actually musicians? Those are just a few of the fun loving stories you'll hear on this episode! For more about Phil's radio show and blog including the Philby Awards, go to Phil's web site at https://philmaq.com/ and his Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100002642772310

    2h 6m
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Barker & Broski talk to local pros and working amateur musicians around Southeast Michigan about how their lives are enriched by music, balanced with family and career. You won't learn the secrets to achieving worldwide fame, but you might get some tips on how music can bring joy into your life.

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  • Creator
    Barker & Broski
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2023
  • Episodes
    18
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Barker & Broski
  • Show Website
    Making it Small in Music