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The Great UnSung

The Great UnSung

Alison Pipitone

Alison Pipitone interviews working musicians about their art and what motivates them to continue on this difficult but incredibly rewarding path. Each episode features a working artist and a discussion about some of the pioneers in the industry who continue to inspire us.
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The Great UnSung - Episode 13: Pay Attention!
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12/20/18 • 80 min

This week, Alison interviews ace guitar player Jamie Holka. They discuss the roles fate and sheer determination often play in the lives of working musicians. Jamie reflects on his work with Captain Beyond and as a solo artist, and then Alison and Jamie talk about the remarkable Rory Gallagher.

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The Great UnSung - Episode 34: Last Reign For The Joker
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05/06/21 • 48 min

Alison sits down with longtime friend Brian Platter, the founder and talented shredder for melodic death metal band The Last Reign. They talk about the adaptations required for making music during a global pandemic, legendary guitarists, musical influences, and Brian’s other calling: Cosplaying the Joker.
http://www.thelastreign.com/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFBq1e430pzSL2mWL2jxV_w

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The Great UnSung - Episode 32: AP Squared

Episode 32: AP Squared

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04/19/21 • 48 min

Alison interviews pianist and singer Ann Philippone. The two APs discuss being female artists in what has historically been a male-dominated industry, the great Nina Simone, the Civil Rights movement compared to today’s push for racial justice, and much more.
www.annphilippone.com
Annie performs the song "Without You" on Localized: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/studio-session-ann-philippone-without-you/id1163434316?i=1000385579596

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The Great UnSung - Episode 31: Project Walker
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04/15/21 • 79 min

Alison spends some time with Carole Walker, a singer, songwriter, guitarist, and producer from Cincinnati, Ohio. They discuss myriad topics including activism, lyrical inspiration, the joys of gardening, and how loved ones can give us strength even after they’re gone.
Watch her video for "Burn (Falling Is Fun)" here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O6c4OoNw-OQ

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The Great UnSung - Episode 30: Walking Around in the Upside Down
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04/09/21 • 58 min

Alison interviews writer and hip-hop artist Chuckie Campbell about his childhood, his creative process, and his music, much of which centers around social justice. From being the first in his family to finish college to unexpectedly booming bar gigs in Idaho, Chuckie's experiences are both fascinating and enlightening.
https://www.chuckiecampbellmusic.com/

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The Great UnSung - Episode 28: It All Starts With the Blues
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07/31/20 • 50 min

In this episode, Alison speaks with RiShon Odel, the masterful bassist who has played with jazz stars and rock stars and gospel stars...He is a producer, writer, and arranger, and we were so happy to catch up with him on a recent evening.

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The Great UnSung - Episode 27: Three Cheers for Buffalo!
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06/22/20 • 72 min

Alison Pipitone and Peter Burakowski discuss the Pan-American Expo of 1901, his songs based on that era, and the hero Jim Parker, whose name was almost erased from history. Peter also tells us about the time he was traveling for business and his wife called to tell him he was going to be the father of triplets.

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The Great UnSung - Episode 24: Zuper Zonic Matt Pszonak
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04/13/20 • 55 min

Alison interviews Matt Pszonak, a man who plays more instruments than there are consonants in his name. Matt talks about his upbringing and world travels, his influences, and the risks involved with a career in music. SUNY Music Industry Students give us a look at Reverend Gary Davis.

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The Great UnSung - Episode 19: Thinking In Stories
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03/14/19 • 66 min

In this final episode of Season One, we turn the mics around and the uber-talented Karen Taylor does the interviewing. Karen asks Alison about beginnings, struggles, and inspirations. The two singers also discuss the merits of performing original music and cover music.

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The Great UnSung - Episode 29: Don't Meddle With My Metal
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08/14/20 • 58 min

Alison talks to metal singer Ryan Skerrett about starting, quitting, and re-starting various forays into music. Ryan schools Alison on Nu Metal and Alison schools Ryan on how there are no quitters here.

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FAQ

How many episodes does The Great UnSung have?

The Great UnSung currently has 37 episodes available.

What topics does The Great UnSung cover?

The podcast is about Interview, Music, Folk, Podcasts, Musical, Jazz, Rock, Arts, Musician, Performing Arts and Guitar.

What is the most popular episode on The Great UnSung?

The episode title 'Episode 36: The Definition of Goddess' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on The Great UnSung?

The average episode length on The Great UnSung is 54 minutes.

How often are episodes of The Great UnSung released?

Episodes of The Great UnSung are typically released every 13 days, 23 hours.

When was the first episode of The Great UnSung?

The first episode of The Great UnSung was released on Aug 25, 2018.

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