Episode 906: Sports Matters and R&B/Soul Artist Ashton Edminster

07/23/21 • 50 min

CCS Contributor SPORTS MATTERS with Kevin Drake joins in on JUST TALKING to discuss the Tokyo Summer Olympic Games. It’s about time Skateboarding and Surfing were part of the games. As Tony Hawk would say "I consider skateboarding an art form, a lifestyle and a sport." PLUS—name drama in Cleveland—Guardians? The next Babe Ruth?—Shohei Ohtani? AND the world of NIL rights for collegiate athletics? OK young millennial athletes it’s time to use your NIL (Name, Image and Likeness) and bring in the endorsement cash—that is, if there’s any left after Bryce Young’s deal!

What’s the secret to 15 million streams on Spotify? STRIKE A CHORD guest Singer-Songwriter Ashton Edminster decided to put her personality on social media and sing to her followers—“the cool thing about social media is it lets you have an inside on people's lives.” Ashton’s track Break the Distance describes the experience of having internet friendship/relationships—AND within the first 24 hours was charted #9 on iTunes! Ashton’s single Seem Okay features previous STRIKE A CHORD guest Dezmond Walkeron vocals. This track describes the difference between men and women in the most open and complimentary way, love is intoxicating. Ashton Edminster is available on all major streaming services: http://www.ashtonedminster.com

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Episode 905: Punk Band Weatherworn

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The boys of Weatherworn join STRIKE A CHORD to discuss farming a band from New York to Virginia, losing band members—AND what the hell does “Weatherworn” mean? Some people argue that the drummer is the sexiest member of a band—BUT band member Steven completely challenges that notion with his clarinet—“it’s all in the way you use those fingers!” What’s better than playing Guitar Hero—“get a real guitar you nerd” — the coolest parent-to- son story you’ll ever hear. The band’s latest track Head in Hands argues the duality of being a kid and the adult expectations to conform to societies predetermined “design of life.” Weatherworn is available on all major streaming services: https://www.weatherwornva.com/

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Episode 907: Actor Kevin Neighbors, Versatile and Singer/Song Writer Alexandra Kay

Kevin Neighbors joins JUST TALKING to discuss the versatility of his one man show Versatile—AND share some Slam Poetry. He’s a BLACK man. He’s a GAY man. He’s a FOSTER CHILD. BUT most of all he’s Kevin! His show is a personal timeline—searching to define himself through a series of reflective but tragic experiences. “We walk around and we’re looked at... for me people just try to figure me out.” Follow Kevin Neighbors on IG @kevin_neighbors. https://www.instagram.com/kevin_neighbors

With over 2 million TikTok followers Nashville Country Singer Alexandra Kay joins STRIKE A CHORD. Alexandra started off playing competitive league softball. There were college scholarships lining up, sports agents and promising future ahead—BUT she decided to pursue a career in music—AND she caught Nelly’s it's Hot In Herre attention and signed a deal. GOOD CALL! Alexandra’s track I Kinda Don’t reached the number one spot on iTunes Country Charts. Music, tours and more on Alexandra Kay at https://www.alexandrakayofficial.com