Ep. 10 Piano Series - Patrick Carr

Growing up in a musical household, pianist Patrick Carr (@pattersonpanda) absorbed a multitude of musical styles ranging from ragtime to rock. After making the move from his hometown in Pennsylvania to Massachusetts to study contemporary writing at Berklee College of Music, Pat's interests in the music industry expanded to not only performing but to writing, teaching, and tuning pianos. Carr now splits his time between all these different facets in the music industry. Recently, Pat formed his own group, June Bloom, who performs regularly around the Boston area. We dive into all these topics plus much more in our conversation with Pat. 

Piano: Patrick Carr 

Ep. 9 Seba Molnar

"Music speaks to the soul and brings people together, affecting everyone in their own way. Music is a beacon of hope and peace in this tumultuous world." Sincere and honest words from Boston saxophonist, Seba Molnar (@sebamolnar). Though heavily rooted in jazz, Seba is also involved in funk and reggae bands which enables him to create a wide array of original music that transcends genre. His passion for music also extends to teaching, studio recording, and providing talent for gigs. Through his unrelenting work ethic, Seba has established himself as a go-to saxophonist in the New England area. 

Seba Molnar: Saxophone 

Jens Sweeting: Piano

Bruno Peterson: Guitar

Sahil Warsi: Acoustic Bass

Christian Saint Louis: Electric Bass

Ryan Scalia: Drums 

Sammy Walukaow: Percussion 

Ep. 8 Zilla

Zilla is what you get when five of the most talented and hard working musicians in Boston band together to write original music. After winning Emerson College's Wax On Felt battle of the bands in 2016, Zilla used their support to record their first EP entitled, "DreamState". Zilla is a self proclaimed "psychedelic love train to outer space" which couldn't be any more fitting after hearing each track from the EP. Backed by unrelenting pocket and low end from Josh Strmic on drums and Tyler Last on bass, explosions of powerful vocal harmonies are sang by Meredith Snyder, Sally Stempler, and Adam Eugene Moore. Cascading guitar riffs in the midst of fun, witty lyrics match the band's playful personality. All of this in combination gives birth to the term, "monster-soul", which is Zilla.

Meredith Snyder: Vocals/Piano

Adam Eugene Moore: Vocals/Guitar

Sally Stempler: Vocals/Percussion

Tyler Last: Bass

Josh Strmic: Drums

Ep. 7 The Drunk Monkeys

Starting as a fun house party band in The Bunker back in 2014, Joe Froeber and the Drunk Monkeys (@thedrunkmonkeys) has since then been making waves in the Boston music scene. In a span of a few months, their self titled album has been featured by Boston Hassle, Sound of Boston, and DigBoston. The first single from the album, "Always Wasted", was featured as one of Dig's songs of the summer. Aside from their music, The Drunk Monkeys are always a blast to be around. Each member makes you feel like you've known them for years. Be sure to check out our conversation after the music segment. 

James Clark: Bass

Joe Froeber: Vocals, Guitar

Alec Hutson: Sax

Jennifer Landi: Vox 

Eddie Scarsella: Drums 

 Braden Williams: Trumpet 

Ep. 6 Galen Fraser

Fiddle player Galen Fraser (@galenphraser) has developed his unique modern sound blending the sounds of traditional music with influences of pop, funk, and other styles. Galen has shared the stage with musicians in the folk world such as Natalie & Brittany Haas, Hanneke Cassel, and Alasdair Fraser. He juggles gigs with multiple groups including: Soulsha, Atlantic Folk Trio, and his Galen Fraser Quartet. Along with a busy gig schedule, Galen also teaches at various fiddle camps such as Valley of the Moon and Sierra Fiddle camp. In August of 2016 he released his debut album entitled Mischief Managed. In the conversation, we talk with Galen about how he maintains the frequency of gigs and lessons in multiple countries, his inspirations for his new album, and much more. 

Musicians:

Galen Fraser - Fiddle 

Eamon Sefton - Guitar

Christian Saint Louis - Bass

Ryan Scalia - Drums 

Ep. 5 Khalil Overton

Khalil Overton (@kho.music) is a multi talented singer/songwriter originally from Philadelphia, PA. Khalil got his start performing and touring in boys' choirs traveling to places ranging from Alaska to Australia. From there, his passion to pursue music full time led Khalil to Boston, MA where he studied at Berklee College of Music. During his time at Berklee, Khalil wrote a winning song for Berklee's perfect pitch competition and also had the opportunity to perform alongside George Clinton and the P Funk All Stars. After college, Khalil's talents led him to New York City for an extended residency at the piano bar Howl at the Moon. Khalil still continues to gig regularly and write his own music. In our conversation, we dig deep into these experiences and much more. Also, be sure to listen to the live music segment to hear Khalil perform a few of his original compositions.

Musicians:

Khalil Overton: Piano/Vox 

Christian Saint Louis: Bass

Ryan Scalia: Drums

Ep. 4 Nick Cabrera

             Singer/song writer Nick Cabrera (@nickbingbong) has established himself as top tier musician not only in the Boston area but is also making a name for himself in the New York City scene. Whether he's playing his regular gigs at the renowned Maestro's Ocean Club or writing consistently high quality original music, Nick's work ethic is unrelenting. His new EP, Fool's Gold, embodies not only his work ethic through the overall quality of the songs but with each track, Cabrera invites the listener in with honest lyrics and keeps them hooked with intuitive melodies. After one listen through Fool's Gold, Nick gives clear indication that he is only just beginning a long, fruitful career in the music industry. In the conversation, we touch on Nick's creative process, his experiences in Boston after studying at Berklee College of Music, the hustle of being a freelance musician, and much more. 

Nick Cabrera: guitar/vocals 

Adam Loeffler: piano

Bruno Peterson: guitar

Christian Saint Louis: bass

Ryan Scalia: drums

Ep. 3 Zerlina Devi

       
         Anyone who knows Zerlina Devi (@zerlinamusic) will agree that her sound on piano truly reflects her personality. With each note, the listener can hear the compassionate and insightful outlook she has towards people and life in general. Her latest album, entitled Inscape, is a culmination of her musical journey thus far spanning multiple genres. During our conversion, Zerlina talks about the move from her hometown of Bali, Indonesia to the United States to further her study in music, her switch from classical to jazz piano, her writing process, and much more.