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Going To Get Loud

  • Episode 18: The Kenneth Brian Band

    23 MAY 2017 · Together since 2009, The Kenneth Brian Band includes co-founders Kenneth Brian (Lead Vocals, Lead Guitar) and Travis Stephens (Harmony Vocals, Rhythm Guitar, Piano), with Steve Ferrone (Drums, Percussion) and Paul Ill (Bass) rounding out the quartet on ‘ With Lions’ . The Kenneth Brian Band released ‘ Falling Down Slowly’ (2009), ‘ Welcome To Alabama’ (2011) and ‘ Blackbird’ (2015). Beginning in 2013, the band spent two years as the opener for multi-Grammy winner Lucinda Williams and joined ZZ Top for several dates in 2016. Since their first album release in 2009, the Kenneth Brian Band’s modern Southern Rock and Americana infused style, timeless song-craft, layered with Kenneth’s gritty vocals and guitar prowess have helped earn them a loyal fan following and the respect of fellow musicians. The quartet’s musical styling and dynamic live performances also attracted the attention of some of their mentors like Lucinda Williams, Billy Gibbons and current bandmate Steve Ferrone of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers. Since 2013, they spent two years touring with multi-Grammy winner Lucinda Williams, who describes them as “somewhere between Lynyrd Skynyrd and Drive-By Truckers”, before joining ZZ Top in 2016 for several dates. Whether in intimate Honky Tonks or stately, sold-out theaters (with Lucinda), they continue to captivate audiences with resonating harmonies and a tight rhythm section.
    56m 49s
  • Episode 17: Lawrence Park - Killing It on YouTube & Beyond

    26 APR 2017 ·  Lawrence Park is a Korean-American R&B singer from San Francisco, CA. He currently lives in San Diego, CA where he graduated from UC San Diego in 2012 with a Political Science Major. During college, he met his vocal coach, mentor and father figure Ken Anderson who has been mentoring him since 2010. Lawrence met Ken Anderson through a UCSD Gospel Choir class, in which a friend recommended him to take (If you go to UCSD you NEED to take this class). Lawrence started his own YouTube channel in 2013 and is determined to make it into the YouTube scene. He also is a Singing Coach and has verified students from ages 9 to 53. If you are interested in having a singing lesson, you can find more information here. Lawrence’s performance history includes: being a finalist for Kollaboration San Francisco 2014, opening for YouTube Stars JR Aquino, Andrew Garcia, Brian Puspos, Just Kidding Films, Dan AKA Dan, NBC’s The Sing-Off finalists and Pitch Perfect 2’s Filharmonic, world famous band Parachute, and many more.
    56m 37s
  • Episode 16: Fostering Band Community with Allen Camp

    5 APR 2017 · Allen Camp is the former guitar tech for P.O.D. and is currently the President of ARC Productions, an artist management company that helps bands come up with solutions for the ever-changing music industry.
    53m 33s
  • Episode 15: Breaking into Film/TV Music Placement with Josquin des Pres of Track Star Entertainment

    28 MAR 2017 · Track Star Entertainment was founded in 2001 by lifelong music entrepreneur Josquin des Pres. As a renowned producer, composer, musician, manager, studio owner, prolific author and lifelong music impresario.  Josquin des Pres grew up in France and relentlessly focused on becoming a professional musician and composer. Still in his teens, Josquin landed his first record deal signing first with United Artist Records and then RCA Records. After touring the world with some of the biggest acts in France and becoming one of the most sought-after session bass player in the region, Josquin moved to Southern California to take his career to the next level. Over the years Josquin has consistently maintained the respect of his peers through the music industry. His business successes and credits with some of the biggest names in the industry make him an invaluable asset to any entrepreneurial music venture. Josquin des Pres’ credits range from co-writing numerous songs with Elton John’s legendary lyricist Bernie Taupin, to composing for over 40 Television shows as well as producing and playing bass on over 100 CD’s for numerous major and independent record labels.
    59m 17s
  • Episode 14: ShowSlinger and Making Artists Business-Savvy, with Jason Barnes

    22 MAR 2017 · National Account Manager for ShowSlinger and professional comedian. Jason has performed with industry heavyweights like Jeff Foxworthy, Dave Atell, etc. Son of Don Barnes, lead singer for .38 Special What is SS and how can it help all types of emerging artists? How SS can move bands to the next level faster and more efficiently than old school booking/promotion The vision of the company to help artists take complete control of all aspects of their careers, and ultimately, achieve more financial success.
    58m 54s
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  • Episode 12: Digital Marketing with Vlad Gorenshteyn

    28 FEB 2017 · Vlad Gorenshteyn (a.k.a. DJ Vlad) is a professional DJ, musician, entrepreneur and former advertising executive and consultant to global brands. Vlad is partner, producer and performer with "Party Express Express Entertainment" based in Atlanta, GA which has been entertaining clients on the East Coast for over 25 years. Vlad's passion is creating "experiences" that raise eyebrows and enlarge smiles. 
    56m 46s
  • Episode 11: Breaking Into The Comedy Scene, with Jason Barnes

    15 FEB 2017 · Jason Barnes was born on the west side of Jacksonville and raised by a legendary rock star, Don Barnes, the lead singer of .38 Special. Jason says, “Growing up around musicians formed my sense of humor at an early age. I started doing stand up comedy around 28 and I ended up working for the Punchline comedy club for 10 years until it closed. I've done shows with Doug Stanhope, Dave Attell, Kevin Nealon, Tim Wilson, Tom Rhodes, Amy Shcumer, Jim Norton, Rob Schneider, Rowdy Roddy Piper, Joe Rogan, Josh Blue, Jon Reep and Many more.”
    58m 54s
  • Episode 10: How to Market Your Band/Brand with Scott Robertson

    8 FEB 2017 · Scott Robertson, CEO of RobertsonComm, has more than 25 years public relations and marketing communications experience with a wide range of consumer and business-to-business organizations including: the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM), Hewlett Packard, Global Village Communications, Nextel Communications, Warner Music Group, The DVD+RW Alliance (including HP, Dell, Philips, Sony, Ricoh, Mitsubishi Chemical and Yamaha) and Cox Communications. Scott is a subject matter expert on branding, communications, public relations, social media and digital marketing and currently represents leading music, technology and b2b professional service brands from around the world.
    58m 53s
  • Episode 9: Artist Branding with Luke Zollinger, Former EVP of Orange Amplifiers & CEO of Revolt Brand Management.

    31 JAN 2017 · Paul talks with Luke Zollinger, Former EVP of Orange Amplifiers & CEO of Revolt Brand Management and Alex Auxier - Orange Amps Artist Relations
    58m 53s

Going To Get Loud centers around the challenges faced by emerging artists and how to get to the next level in a rapidly changing industry. We’ll tackle a diverse array...

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Going To Get Loud centers around the challenges faced by emerging artists and how to get to the next level in a rapidly changing industry. We’ll tackle a diverse array of topics from getting gigs and marketing to putting a band on tour and creating a profitable business as a pro performer.

Host Paul Nikolas is an avid musician and the founder of ShowSlinger, an app that connects venues, artists and fans with powerful booking and promotional tools. Paul is an original artist that has toured for years with his band, Foxtrot November. He has written and produced 4 full length records and hundreds of songs over 20 years and enjoys helping build local music scenes with ShowSlinger.
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