Songs of Inspiration Podcast

Songs of Inspiration Season 3 Episode 2: Alex Brown

In this Episode of the Songs of Inspiration Podcast, we chat with Alex Brown a local Singer-Songwriter who has been building her career in music and releasing music. In our interview, she shares a bit about her creative process and thoughts about songwriting in general as well as her experiences recording music and collaborating with producers in Nashville. She also shared some inspiration behind one of her songs and a heartfelt performance of 3 of her songs.

Season 3 Episode 1: Jamie Cain

We are back for another season of the Songs of Inspiration Podcast. In this episode, we talk with Jamie Cain and he shares his insight on how he got started with his music career as well as his influences and mentors as he got started. He also shares a bit about his creative process and the story behind one of his songs tune in to learn more about Jamie and support local artists. 

Songs of Inspiration Season 2: Neale Eckstein

In this episode of the Songs of Inspiration podcast, we talk with singer/songwriter & producer Neale Eckstein from Sudbury, MA. We had a great conversation about his story of how he got started on his musical journey. He also talks about how he got into songwriting and music production and started his studio called Fox Run Studio, as well as his songwriting group Fox Run Five. He also shares some of his creative routines and some of the stories behind songs, as well as a heartfelt 3-song performance. Tune in to hear more.
(Special thanks to Neale for helping capture the video for this episode as well with his camera!)
Check out his music and website below:
Website: https://nealeeckstein.com/
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0nfzvTVX6qCFkSskB0b04h?si=9b-fWKl1SIKtOqtZg4Xxkw

Songs of Inspiration Season 2: Lou Mace

In this episode, our guest Lou Mace shares the story of how he got started in music. From finding his voice at an early age to discussing his musical influences, songwriting journey, and creative routines, we covered a wide range of topics. Lou also shared the story behind one of his songs and offered valuable wisdom for aspiring songwriters. We wrapped up with a heartfelt performance of three of Lou's songs, which was the icing on the cake for this great episode. Tune in to discover more about Lou!

Songs of Inspiration Season: 2 Erin Ash Sullivan

In this episode, we speak with singer/songwriter Erin Ash Sullivan who recently released her new record "Sign Posts and Marks". We talked about her background in music and her influences and mentors as a songwriter. We also dove into her creative process and how she goes about writing songs. She also shared a bit about the recording process for her new record and gave some valuable wisdom for singer-songwriters who are just getting started. Tune in to learn more about Erin's background and check out her music at her website: https://erinashsullivan.com/

Songs of Inspiration Season 2 - Ambar Cassidy

In this episode of the Songs of Inspiration podcast, host Lars Wicklund interviews talented singer-songwriter Ambar Cassidy. Ambar shares her musical journey, from growing up as a theater kid to studying songwriting and music business at Belmont University. She talks about her musical influences, and the mentors who have guided her along the way and also discusses her creative routines, the key elements of a good song, and the stories behind some of her own tracks, including the title track of her debut EP, 'Bad Dreams.' Tune in to hear Ambar perform her songs 'Feel Something,' 'Bad Dreams,' and 'Feel This Way,' and get inspired by her passion for music and storytelling.
 
Listen and Follow Ambar's Music below:
Instagram: @ambarcassidy
Website: https://www.ambarcassidy.com/
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4zKlAbKjFIdBWo9WisAYGs?si=d_tvg99jQpCWbQzJlBgDSQ

Songs of Inspiration Season 2 - Jenna May

  In this episode of the Songs of Inspiration podcast, we talked to Jenna May. We discussed Jenna's path to pursuing music, her influences, and her passion for creative writing. Jenna also talked about her unique creative routines and shared some meaningful stories behind some of her songs. She also gave an intimate 3 song performance. Tune in to find out more about Jenna and support local music!
Check out Jenna's music below and give he a Like and Follow on Social Media below:  
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/060sSkihzFoQY5KyE5lETV?si=Rwv_rNxTTpK5BVRJaJzSBA
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mayroseandmagic
Instagram: mayroseandmagic
 

Songs of Inspiration Season 2: Wayward Vine

On this month's episode of the Songs of Inspiration Podcast, we talk with Valerie and Greg of the Indie Folk act Wayward Vine. In this episode, they share a bit about their backgrounds with music and songwriting and then we delve into how they started their band Wayward Vine and talked a bit about their creative process and how they collaborate on songs. They also shared some meaningful stories behind their songs and gave some great insights for singer-songwriters just getting started. They followed it all up with a great performance of some of their songs. Tune in to hear more. Find them on
Social Media below:
https://www.facebook.com/WaywardVine
https://www.instagram.com/waywardvineband
You can also find videos of their episode and others at:
https://www.youtube.com/@true2thevisionmusic236

Songs of Inspiration Season 2: Wyn and the White Light

In this episode, we had Wyn Doran our very first podcast guest back on the show to talk about her new record called "Luck". Joined by her bandmates Lucia Jean (Bass/Vocals) and Heidi Tierney (Drums/Vocals) we talked about the making of the record and recording process and how they came together as a band. This was also our first episode including a video recording of our podcast which you can check out at the link below:
To get Wyn's record go to the bandcamp link below:
 
Youtube link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6pTA6ecnbEs 
Bandcamp Link: https://wynandthewhitelight.bandcamp.com/

Songs of Inspiration Season 2: Sean Magwire

In this month's episode of the Songs of Inspiration podcast, we talk to award-winning Singer/Songwriter Sean Magwire. We talked about how he got into music and started writing songs as a kid in the early 2000's and he shared some amazing stories about his journey in songwriting since then and some insights on what he thinks makes up a good song. Sean also won the John Lennon Songwriting Contest and shared a bit about that experience and played a song that won in his intimate performance. We are grateful to have had the opportunity to chat with him and hear his songs.  
To learn more about Sean Magwire click below to find his music and upcoming tour dates:
https://www.seanmagwire.com/