Episode 2 - Ghost Funk Orchestra - On bringing an 8+ piece band on the road
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09/10/24 • 93 min
This week I talk with Seth Applebaum of Ghost Funk Orchestra about how he brings an 8-11 piece band on tour, how he got his booker and label and how he makes it all work logistically and financially.
Find out more about Ghost Funk Orchestra at https://www.ghostfunkorchestra.com/
I recorded this interview via Zoom and you can watch that on Youtube here.
Edited, recorded, mixed and produced by Melissa Lucciola.
This episode is sponsored by SORRY Cables - rad and colorful quality instrument and microphone cables handmade in LA.
Intro song is called "I'm Starting a Podcast" by Tea Eater
Other music is by Pretty World
This week I talk with Seth Applebaum of Ghost Funk Orchestra about how he brings an 8-11 piece band on tour, how he got his booker and label and how he makes it all work logistically and financially.
Find out more about Ghost Funk Orchestra at https://www.ghostfunkorchestra.com/
I recorded this interview via Zoom and you can watch that on Youtube here.
Edited, recorded, mixed and produced by Melissa Lucciola.
This episode is sponsored by SORRY Cables - rad and colorful quality instrument and microphone cables handmade in LA.
Intro song is called "I'm Starting a Podcast" by Tea Eater
Other music is by Pretty World
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Episode 1 - 95 Bulls - Riding the line between DIY and having an agent
This week I talk with Emily Ashenden from the band 95 Bulls about her story with music, how her band got a booking agent and how they afford to tour.
Find out more about 95 Bulls here:
https://www.95bullsnyc.com/
https://www.instagram.com/95bullsnyc/
Edited, recorded, mixed and produced by Melissa Lucciola.
This episode is sponsored by SORRY Cables - rad and colorful quality instrument and microphone cables handmade in LA.
Intro song is called "I'm Starting a Podcast" by Tea Eater
Other music is by Pretty World
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You can also watch this episode on Youtube on my channel -
https://www.youtube.com/@WhatItTakesToBeARockstar
Edited, recorded, mixed and produced by Melissa Lucciola.
This episode is sponsored by SORRY Cables - rad and colorful quality instrument and microphone cables handmade in LA.
Intro song is called "I'm Starting a Podcast" by Tea Eater
Other music is by Pretty World
What It Takes To Be A Rockstar - Episode 2 - Ghost Funk Orchestra - On bringing an 8+ piece band on the road
Transcript
Hello, hello, everybody.
Welcome to the second episode of What It Takes To Be A Rockstar.
I am your host, Melissa Lucciola, and today I'm interviewing Seth Applebaum of Ghost Funk Orchestra.
Hello, welcome back to week two, What It Takes To Be A Rockstar.
Thank you so much to everyone who has been listening so far.
I've gotten a lot of amazing messages, and kind messages, and supportive messages, and I really, really appreciate you tuning in.
It's cool that you're into it.
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