Monthly Archives: April 2011

Podcast: Jim Metz – Vandoren

At listeners’ requests, in today’s podcast, Anthony Cekay discusses reeds with Jim Metz of Vandoren USA. They discuss the history of Vandoren; Vandoren’s current offering of reeds; and their current line of mouthpieces and mouthpiece accessories. You can listen here: Click … Continue reading

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Weekly Review: Men and Whales and Weezer

In today’s Weekly Review, Anthony Cekay and Scott Palmer discuss albums by Men and Whales and Weezer. M&W are a New York City-based band and have an upcoming residency at Fontana’s club. You can listen here:  Click here to download! … Continue reading

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Podcast: Laurie McClain

In today’s podcast, Anthony Cekay sits down with Nashville-basd folk singer/songwriter Laurie McClain. They discuss Laurie’s career playing house concerts. A house concert is a private concert held in a patron’s home. Laurie also shares stories from her life; her time … Continue reading

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Podcast: RocketHub, NONVIOLENCE and Opera

Part one of today’s podcast features a discussion with RocketHub Launchpad Opportunity winners NONVIOLENCE, RocketHub’s Brian Meece, and Anthony Cekay. They discuss RocketHub’s inaugural Launch Pad Opportunity — how RocketHub is adding value to crowdfunding. They also discuss NONVIOLENCE’s week … Continue reading

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Podcast: Spike Wilner – Smalls Jazz Club

Today, Anthony Cekay sits down with Spike Wilner, jazz pianist and owner of Smalls Jazz Club. They discuss the history of Smalls; some innovations made in Spike’s tenure as owner; how technology has changed the jazz club experience; the club’s … Continue reading

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