Almost Famous Enough
Almost Famous Enough
Podcast Description
Almost Famous Enough is a series of conversations centered around the music industry, pulling back the veil on what it really means to “make it”. Our podcast features guests who know the grind, who have lived the dream, or at the very least, chased the dream. Through these conversational biographies, truth and vulnerability provide more than a topical roadmap or compile some career advice; they can appeal to the dreamer in us all, with stories that can teach us, inspire us, and even reconcile us, and make us feel like we made a new friend along the way.
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Content Themes
The podcast covers themes such as the challenges of pursuing a music career, the evolution of vocal coaching, and the cultural impact of indie music, with episodes like 'Tamara Beatty Sees Your Voice' discussing vocal fitness and industry dynamics, and 'Grant Lawrence is My DJ' exploring Canadian indie music's history and contemporary artists.
Almost Famous Enough is a series of conversations centered around the music industry, pulling back the veil on what it really means to “make it”. Our podcast features guests who know the grind, who have lived the dream, or at the very least, chased the dream. Through these conversational biographies, truth and vulnerability provide more than a topical roadmap or compile some career advice; they can appeal to the dreamer in us all, with stories that can teach us, inspire us, and even reconcile us, and make us feel like we made a new friend along the way.
Ryan Boldt of The Deep Dark Woods reflects on his twenty-year music career, emphasizing the importance of emotional connection in songs, his transition from traditional to a blend of blues, country, and storytelling, and the evolution of his sound. He discusses personal and professional challenges, including band lineup changes, geographic relocations, and finding a way to process the loss of his close friend and tour manager while also expecting the birth of his first child. Boldt shares his experiences of being influenced by both positive and negative comments, and the conversation explores the impact of public opinion on an artist's trajectory while celebrating the resilience needed to sustain a long-term music career.
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