musician

August 8 2022

Angela Parchetta – Singer / Songwriter

Steve Owens podcast Angela Parchetta, break up, choir, duquesne, Houseplants, italian, Like You Want Me To, music, music teacher, musician, Nashville, Never Again, new music, New pop music, Nikki Forbes, Parchetta, pop, pop music, scotia, sinatra, singe, singer, songwriter, streetwalker, taylor swift, teacher

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Angela Parchetta
Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know Angela Parchetta. Angela is a singer songwriter currently based in Nashville, Tn. In this episode we chat about why she wanted to be a music teacher growing up, how she achieved that goal, and then set new goals for herself in becoming a passionate singer and songwriter. We have a lot of fun going back and forth, making each other laugh, and Angela lets me play her new single Never Again! She explains the reasons for her move to Nashville from upstate New York, and some of the meanings behind her lyrics.
Follow Angela on social media:
Twitter: @AngelaParchetta
Instagram: @AngelaParchetta
FB: Angela Parchetta

February 21 2022

Dusty Grant – Musician (Dusty Grant)

Steve Owens podcast asmr, candlebox, covid, danielle nicole, daughtry, DG and Friends, Dusty Grant, DustyGrant57, hard work, Jedd Beaudoin, kansas, kmuw, music, music business, musician, npr, omaha, Omicron, persistence, prepared, rock, Rock n roll, strange currency, tenacity, through the cracks, wichita

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Dusty Grant
Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know Dusty Grant.
Dusty is a musician in Kansas who is quickly making a name for himself in and around the music scene; not just locally, but regionally, and even nationally. In this episode we chat about why he moved from the Omaha area to the Wichita area, and what got him into music. We discuss some of the pitfalls associated with the music business, and he stresses the importance of being prepared for when an opportunity presents itself. Because of his tireless dedication and persistence; Dusty has had a phenomenal past year and a half or so. He has opened for some giant national acts like: Danielle Nicole, Daughtry, Candlebox, Blacktop Mojo, and more. He even had a couple of songs make Stange Currency’s top 10 list of local releases om NPR affiliate KMUW. Dusty lets me play one of those songs, and I think you will understand why it made the list, and why his star is rising.
Follow Dusty on social media:
Twit: @DustyGrant57
Insta: @DustyGrant57
FB: Dusty Grant
TikTok: @DustyGrant57
YouTube: Dusty Grant

February 14 2022

Steven O’Reilly Returns! – Musician (Soul Circus Cowboys)

Steve Owens podcast Bar star, Bar star Podcast, barstar, campinglife, covid, drum life, drumlife, Drummer, interview, life of a drummer, louisville, musician, musician life, o'reilly drums, Omicron, party at the barn, podcaster, Rock and roll, Rock n roll, rvlife, soul circus cowboys, Steven O'Reilly, streetwalker, tampa, tampa bay, tampa music, van life, vanlife

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Steven O’Reilly Returns!
Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I catch up with previous guest Steven O’Reilly in his return appearance. In this episode, we chat about how it’s going since he moved from Louisville, Kentucky to Tampa Bay, Florida a little over a year ago. He tells us about the status of his podcast: The Bar Star Podcast, his new band: Soul Circus Cowboys, and all about this new adventure his wife and he are about to embark on. Steven and I chatted for well over two hours, so it was really hard to get down to a reasonable length episode. We do play one of Soul Circus Cowboys’ songs, and I think you’re gonna dig it!
Follow Steven on social media:
Twit: @OreillyDrums
Insta: @OreillyDrums
FB: Steven O’Reilly

Follow Soul Circus Cowboys on social media:
Twit: @SoulCircusTweet
Insta: @SoulCircusCowboysMusic
FB: Soul Circus Cowboys
Soulcircuscowboys.com

November 22 2021

Dusty Bo – Musician

Steve Owens podcast bandit, Bar star, covid, dusty bo, dusty boeh, dusty vox, dustybo, dustyvox, fox, Guitarist, interview, kentucky, Los Angeles, louisville, music, musician, new music, Rockstar, singer, singersongwriter, songwriter, steel panther, the vulture and the fox, vulture

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Dusty Bo
Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know Dusty Bo. Dusty is a singer / songwriter and guitar player from Louisville, Kentucky. In this episode, we chat about why he left Louisville to case his rock star dreams in Los Angeles. He tells us about some of the bands he played with, some of the iconic venues he played in, and what it was like to support a nationally touring act. Then we talk about his new music project; an album called The Vulture and The Fox, and how he is going about releasing the tracks one at a time in this new digital age, Finally, Dusty lets me play a track off of that album; a beautiful song called No One Else.
Follow Dusty on social media:
Twit: @DustyVox
Insta: @Dustyvox
FB: Dusty Bo

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5o7tPbaAEhaAtOYd83Njs8?si=zTyuIq_JRLOj8iM_sG4zgA

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QzNXOG12eDQ

October 18 2021

Carl Ray – Singer / Songwriter

Steve Owens podcast black country, carl ray, carlray.com, Country music, cowboy, houston, I can see clearly now, I stand with this country, Johhny Nash, mentor, music, music city, music texas, musician, nash, Nashville, singer, singer songwriter, singersongwriter, songwriter, spotify, texas, texas music

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Carl Ray
Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know Carl Ray.
Carl is a country music singer / songwriter who has been writing and playing music for the past few decades. In this episode; we chat about how he got into the music business, and how he came to be best friends with, and mentored by the legendary Johnny Nash. Carl tells some stories about his buddy, and shares some of the advice he got from Johnny. Carl has a hit song that some waves in 2020 and he graciously lets me play it on the show. Then we talk about how Johnny Nash and Carl always meant to do a song together; but never got to is before Johnny’s passing last year. So Carl chose one of Johnny’s biggest hits, added some lyrics, put a few twists on it; and released it to growing acclaim. I can’t wait for you to hear it. Finally, Carl tells us about a Spotify playlist he has put together celebrating Black country music artists, and where you can find it.
Follow Carl on social media:
Twit: @OfficialCarlRay
Insta: @OfficialCarlRay
FB: Country Music Artist Carl Ray
Website: CarlRay.com

July 26 2021

Antonio Longo – Musician (Taking Back Sunday) / Podcaster (Fascination Street Podcast)

Steve Owens podcast antonio, antonio longo, bass, cbgb, Elvis, fascination street, Fascination Street Podcast, guitar, hard core, longo, music, musician, new york city, ordinary life, podcast, pop punk, robert smith, saint vitus, scarab, singer, singersongwriter, songwriter, staten island, taking back sunday, the antonio longo, the cure, theantoniolongo, wolf weer, wolfweer

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Antonio Longo
Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know Antonio Longo. Antonio is a Long Island native who fell in love with music at an early age and eventually helped form the pop punk band Taking Back Sunday. In this episode we chat about all things music; what got him into it, when he started playing it, and what led to him becoming the original singer for Taking Back Sunday. We also talk about some of the other bands he was in, and how being in a band is like having FOUR girlfriends! Of course we discuss his newest and most recent love… PODCASTING! During covid, Antonio (like many others) was searching for a creative outlet to replace performing live and going to concerts. So he found podcasting and married his love of creativity and his love for his favorite band ever: The Cure. Antonio started a podcast dedicated to The Cure and named it…… Fascination Street Podcast! When I found this show, subscribed, and listened (haven’t missed an episode) I just had to reach out to get him on MY podcast. As it turns out; Antonio is NOT a dick, so he agreed and we had a blast chatting like high school girls.
Follow Antonio on social media:
Twit: @SinkinShips
Insta: @TheAntonioLongo / @WolfWeerClothing
Website: TheAntonioLongo.com

July 12 2021

J. Keebler – Musician (Good Stuff)

Steve Owens podcast Audio engineer, concert, covid, feeling, games, good stuff, good stuff band, good stuff the band, j. keebler, keebler, live music, music therapy, musician, new york, poconos, pop punk, singer, singer songwriter, singersongwriter, songwriter, therapy, youtube

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J. Keebler
Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know J. Keebler from the band Good Stuff. In this episode J and I chat about him growing up in the Pocono Mountains, falling in love with music and getting his first guitar. Then he tells me about the time he came home to his parents’ house with a piano someone had given him! We discuss the therapeutic aspect that writing and performing music has on him, and he lets me play a song. We cover what it is like not being able to perform during the Covid pandemic and what his plans are coming out of it; before we end with an EXCLUSIVE new song by his band Good Stuff!
Follow J. and Good Stuff on social media:
Twit: @GSKeebler
Insta: @GoodStuffTheBand
FB: Good Stuff

June 28 2021

Janelle Arthur – Singer / Songwriter

Steve Owens podcast american idol, bj thomas, Country music, country singer, country star, dolly, dolly parton, dollywood, hand me downs, heartbeat, interview, janelle, janelle arthur, music, musician, Nashville, pigeon forge, runnin from my roots, singer, songwriter, tennessee

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Janelle Arthur
Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know Janelle Arthur. Janelle is a country singer & songwriter in Nashville, and 5th place finalist on season 12 of American Idol. In this episode, we chat about her first job ever (as a 7 year old) working at Dollywood portraying a young Dolly Parton, and her experience auditioning & being on American Idol. Then we talk about her first ever movie Runnin From My Roots, where she played the lead role. Lastly we discuss her new single Hand Me Downs and how she was able to get Dolly Parton to sing it as a duet with her. She does let me play that song, as well as the title track from her film Runnin’ From My Roots. This is a sweet, genuine, and generous young lady, and I had a great time speaking with her.
Follow Janelle on social media:
Twit: @JanelleOArthur
Insta: @JanelleArthur
FB: Janelle Arthur
TikTok: @ JanelleArthur1

June 21 2021

Chris Kidwell – Singer Songwriter (Texas Taliban / Not My Master)

Steve Owens podcast chris kidwell, christo cydwell, christo kidwell, el paso, hard core, Metal, metal thrash, murder thrash, music, musician, not my master, Punk, runs on hate, singer, singersongwriter, songwriter, speed metal, texas, texas tali3an, texas taliban, texas thrash kings, thrash, tu rey muerto, Us army

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Chris Kidwell
Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know Chris Kidwell. Chris is the singer / songwriter for the new Thrash Metal band out of El Paso, Texas called TEXAS TALIBAN. In this episode Chris and I chat about where he grew up and how he got into music. Next we discuss the importance of widening your horizons and seeing (and hearing) things from outside of your town; which is why he joined the US Army and got to see and experience the world. We discuss how Texas Taliban was formed and some of the bands the members are also in. He lets me play my favorite track off of their debut EP called Tu Rey Muerto. And finally Chris has a message for all fans of all musicians.
Follow Chris and Texas Taliban on social media:
Twit: @2Krunked / @Texas_Taliban
Insta: @Kidwell03 / @Texas_Taliban
FB: Christo Cydwell / Texas Tali3an

May 31 2021

Kinky Friedman Pt.2 – Musician/ Activist/ Echo Hill Camp/ LEGEND

Steve Owens podcast banjo, banjo sophie and me, bob dylan, bourbon, circus of life, echo hill, echo hill camp, echo hill ranch, friedman, gold star, gold star families, kinkster, kinky, kinky friedman, kris kristopherson, legend, music legend, musician, paul newman, resurrection, singer, songwriter, spirits of french lick, storyteller, texan, the poet of motel 6, willie nelson

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Kinky Friedman Pt. 2
Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I conclude my conversation with Texas Treasure Kinky Friedman. In this episode we start off by having a toast and a shot of bourbon! Then we launch into the wonderful things that Kinky and his sister are doing with their Echo Hill Ranch; which is reviving it as a Echo Hill Camp for children of Gold Star Families and children of First Responders. Kinky tells some more stories, tells a joke or two, lets me play my favorite song from his previous album (Resurrection); and the show concludes with The Kinkster playing (LIVE) one of the songs off of his upcoming album The Poet of Motel 6. What a LEGEND.
Follow Kinky on social media:
Twit: @FriedmanKinky
Insta: @KinkyFriedmanOfficial
FB: Kinky Friedman / Echo Hill Ranch (Official)
Website: KinkyFriedman.com
Donate to the camp: EchoHill.org