DE136 Clara Lofaro | Clara Can’t Be Stopped!

Clara Lofaro | Clara Can’t Be Stopped! - dHarmic Evolution Podcast

Welcome back to dHarmic Evolution podcast with me, James Kevin O’Connor, singer/songwriter, audio/video artist, and master storyteller. Today we head back to Manhattan, New York, to hang out with Toronto native and accomplished songwriter Clara Lofaro!

Clara is all about giving it everything she’s got, while being everything she truly is! An accomplished artist with credits as far as the eye can see, Clara brings us total honesty, an embracing of her art, and a celebration of her craft. Her modern sound, coupled with her soulful vocals, make for an intense musical experience that shouldn’t be missed.

Hear Clara’s story (and maybe even a live performance?) on this episode of dHarmic Evolution!

On this episode:

-Putting your ego behind you and focusing on the music!

-Where the spirit of music comes from.

-The value of embracing a producer’s influence!

-The making of the music video for the song “Push!”

Clara Lofaro songs featured:

-Meant To Be

-Other Side

-Push

-I Wanted It All (Redux)

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Facebook

YouTube

Instagram

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DE135 Yuval Ron | Yuval Ron Spreads Harmony Through Harmonies!

Yuval Ron | Yuval Ron Spreads Harmony Through Harmonies! - dHarmic Evolution Podcast

Welcome back to dHarmic Evolution podcast with me, James Kevin O’Connor, singer/songwriter, audio/video artist, and master storyteller. On today’s episode we are hanging out with the amazing Yuval Ron!

Yuval is a man of many talents, and making music is only the beginning of the list of this man’s skills. Yuval got his start composing movie scores, but has since focused spreading his message of peace and harmony to the whole world. His music is as wildly accessible as the message behind it, and he’s doing everything he can to get the word out.

You can’t miss Yuval’s message on this inspiring episode of dHarmic Evolution!

On this episode:

-How the Yuval Ron Ensemble spreads the word of harmony through music.

-The inspiring story behind the song, “Erev!”

-A quick lesson in a few world instruments, including the saz!

-An important and inspiring message about peace.

Yuval Ron songs featured:

-Erev

-Ya Rab

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Twitter

Google Plus

YouTube

Instagram

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DE134 Harmony Drive | Something’s Right With Harmony Drive!

Harmony Drive | Something’s Right With Harmony Drive! - dHarmic Evolution Podcast

Welcome back to dHarmic Evolution podcast with me, James Kevin O’Connor, singer/songwriter, audio/video artist, and master storyteller. On this episode of dHarmic Evolution we are hanging out with Harmony Drive, all the way from Oslo, Norway!

Today we are joined by Andre and Lars of Harmony Drive. Harmony Drive deploy layers warm acoustic guitars, rich vocal harmonies, and earworm melodies that you can’t ignore! And would you believe they are a bunch of metalheads? This band defies expectations and lives up to the hype to boot!

Harmony Drive show us a good time on this episode of dHarmic Evolution!

On this episode:

-The birth of Harmony Drive!

-Something being wrong led to something being right…

-The story of the production of Harmony Drive!

-The heartbreaking but honorable story of “Last Song.”

Harmony Drive songs featured:

-Something’s Wrong

-Remember

-See You

-Last Song

ReverbNation

www.reverbnation.com/harmonydrive

Facebook:

www.facebook.com/harmonydrivemusic/

YouTube :

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClUidndk4Eor9eMqZGxD0JA

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DE133 Lloyd Clarke | Country Music Down Under!

Lloyd Clarke | Country Music Down Under! - dHarmic Evolution Podcast

Welcome back to dHarmic Evolution podcast with me, James Kevin O’Connor, singer/songwriter, audio/video artist, and master storyteller. Today on dHarmic Evolution we are head down under and hang out with country singer/songwriter, Lloyd Clarke!

Lloyd might be Australian but that doesn’t mean he can’t sing country music! A TSA Award winner in 2016, Lloyd is a natural story teller with a gift for melody. Whether he’s backed by his guitar or grand piano, Lloyd’s music reaches across the Pacific ocean while hitting all of those sweet country notes.

Get deep inside Lloyd’s process on today’s episode of dHarmic Evolution!

On this episode:

-How an Aussie discovered and fell in love with country music!

-What to do in Australia when you’re not laying down tracks!

-In the studio with Lloyd and his producer!

-The amazing true story behind Lloyd’s song, “Threading The Eye of The Needle!”

Lloyd Clarke songs featured:

-Daisy Chains

-February Sky

-High Country Hideaway

-Threading The Eye of The Needle

ReverbNation:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lloydclarkemusic

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lloydclarkemusic

Twitter: https://twitter.com/Llwyd59

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DE132 Jon Pattie | Jon Engineers Some Truly Awesome Songs!

Jon Pattie | Jon Engineers Some Truly Awesome Songs! - dHarmic Evolution Podcast

Welcome back to dHarmic Evolution podcast with me, James Kevin O’Connor, singer/songwriter, audio/video artist, and master storyteller. Today on dHarmic Evolution we are checking in with Texas’ own Jon Pattie!

Jon Pattie, who lives a double life studying for his chemical engineering degree, is stopping by with a good look at his history, his writing style, and the story of his recording sessions – a great glimpse into the process of a soulful singer/songwriter!

Check out Jon’s inspiring and heartfelt story on this episode of dHarmic Evolution!

On this episode:

-Playing shows everywhere from bars on 6th Street to SXSW!

-From a note on the phone, to recording in the studio…

-The amazing therapy that comes from making music.

-Jon’s electric aspirations!

Jon Pattie songs featured:

-Home

-Pieces

-Stranded in the Ocean

-Tied Up in the Sheets

Website:
https://www.jonpattiemusic.com

Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/jonpattie

Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/jonjpattie

Twitter:
https://twitter.com/JonJPattie

Soundcloud:
https://www.soundcloud.com/jonpattie

Bandcamp:
https://jonpattiemusic.bandcamp.com/

YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/c/jonpattiemusic

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DE131 Marisa Nikole | Marisa Nikole, Keepin’ It Real!

Marisa Nikole | Marisa Nikole, Keepin’ It Real! - dHarmic Evolution Podcast

Welcome back to dHarmic Evolution podcast with me, James Kevin O’Connor, singer/songwriter, audio/video artist, and master storyteller. All the way from Denver, Colorado, we’re joined by the amazing Marisa Nikole!

When we think of Marisa Nikole, we think of unbridled honesty. The gritty, real, truth is what Marisa is all about. Her songs tell true stories of love and pain and all that in between. A natural guitarist, her raw honesty translates into solid musicianship that compliments her amazing vocals.

Marisa shares her musical journey, the good and the bad, with us on this awesome episode of dHarmic Evolution!

On this episode:

-Talking about the Durango Songwriter’s Festival!

-The catharsis that comes with songwriting.

-Love and abuse lead to inspiration…

-Relationships… blessings and a curse!

Marisa Nikole songs featured:

-Always

-Come Around

-Telescope

-I Loved Him All Along

Website:
http://www.marisanikole.com

Facebook:
www.facebook.com/marisanikole.music

Instagram:
www.instagram.com/marisanikolemusic

Twitter:
www.twitter.com/marisa_nikole

Soundcloud:
www.soundcloud.com/marisanikole

Spotify:

https://play.spotify.com/artist/1PEM5vchYSUSrHetS5m3zw?play=true&utm_source=open.spotify.com&utm_medium=open

Independent Music Awards:

http://fans.independentmusicawards.com/artists/marisa-nikole

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DE130 Mary Jennings | Mary Jennings Brings Us A New York/Nashville Sound

Mary Jennings | Mary Jennings Brings Us A New York/Nashville Sound - dHarmic Evolution Podcast

Welcome back to dHarmic Evolution podcast with me, James Kevin O’Connor, singer/songwriter, audio/video artist, and master storyteller. We’re back in Nashville for today’s episode, this time visiting with Mary Jennings!

Music runs in Mary’s family, and all that exposure to the art has paid off! A talented and accomplished artist, Mary Jennings is a bright minded soul with a classic twist on a modern sound. Her music is a reflection of her inner-self, and tells honest and clever stories.

Mary is everything from a musician to a jeweler to a new mom, and now she can add today’s episode of dHarmic Evolution to her long list of accomplishments!

On this episode:

-Mary’s musical family!

-A thousand and one jobs… but music is always there!

-The story of the amazing video for her song “Home.”

-How Mary found her “musical soul mate!”

Mary Jennings songs featured:

-Catch 22

-Home

-Love You Best

-Metamorphosis

Website:
http://www.maryjennings.com

Facebook:
www.facebook.com/maryjenningsmusic

Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/jenningsmusic/

iTunes:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/mary-jennings/id521359594?ign-mpt=uo%3D4

Twitter:
www.twitter.com/jenningsmusic

YouTube:
www.youtube.com/jenningsfemtastic

“Home” music video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oVK2FcBtnLA

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DE129 David Goddess | Goodness, It’s Dave Goddess!

David Goddess | Goodness, It’s Dave Goddess! - dHarmic Evolution Podcast

Welcome back to dHarmic Evolution podcast with me, James Kevin O’Connor, singer/songwriter, audio/video artist, and master storyteller. Today we are saying hello to New York City’s own David Goddess!

David Goddess and his group, David Goddess Group, with their screaming guitars and wailing horns, produce tunes that make you wanna get up and groove! David shares his story and approach to music with us, and one thing is clear: passion is key. This is unsurprising considering his songs sweat passion out of every single note!

David is all about putting everything he’s got into his songs, and it pays off. He’s a real rock ’n roller, and he’s here to tell us all about it on today’s episode of dHarmic Evolution!

On this episode:

-A look at David’s humble musical beginning!

-The benefits of recording with a full band.

-The importance of giving it all in every performance!

-What it takes to write a passionate rock song!

David Goddess Group songs featured:

-Blown Away

-Lucky Guy

-One Man’s Passion

-Beautiful World

Website:
www.davidgoddessgroup.com

Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/Dave-Goddess-Group-150645201642763

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DE128 DeDe Wedekind | DeDe Does D.E. after D.C.

DeDe Wedekind | DeDe Does D.E. after D.C. - dHarmic Evolution Podcast

Welcome back to dHarmic Evolution podcast with me, James Kevin O’Connor, singer/songwriter, audio/video artist, and master storyteller. On today’s episode, we check up on Houston, Texas singer/song-writer DeDe Wedekind!

DeDe isn’t your typical ol’ American girl – she’s an award winning one! She most recently won the 2016 International Music and Entertainment Association Awards’ “Adult Contemporary Album of the Year.” She chalks it up to having the right producer – we don’t disagree, but we also think it has something to do with her raw talent!

DeDe checked an item off of her bucket list this year when she played at President Trump’s inauguration. And we checked off on of ours when we got her on this episode of dHarmic Evolution!

On this episode:

-Playing an inauguration? Check!

-Awards awards awards…

-What it was like to play at the inauguration!

-DeDe’s unsung heroes!

DeDe Wedekind songs featured:

-Dream of You

-Leaning on Heaven

-Stronger

-My Unsung Hero

Follow Dede Wekind:

Website:
http://www.DeDeWedekind.com

Facebook:
http://www.Facebook.com/DeDeWedekind

Youtube:
http://www.youtube.com/1DWedekind

Soundcloud:
http://www.soundcloud.com/DeDeWedekind

reverbNation:
http://www.Reverbnation.com/DeDeWedekind

Twitter:
http://twitter.com/DeDeWMusic

Blogspot:
http://www.dedewedekind.blogspot.com

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DE127 Scott Roddan | Welcome to the “Music House” with Scott Roddan!

Scott Roddan | Welcome to the “Music House” with Scott Roddan! - dHarmic Evolution Podcast

Welcome back to dHarmic Evolution podcast with me, James Kevin O’Connor, singer/songwriter, audio/video artist, and master storyteller. Today we’re visiting Seattle, Washington’s own Scott Roddan!

Scott is a guitar player turned singer-songwriter who bares his soul on every track. His country and folks roots show in each song, shining a light on raw honesty.

Scott tells us all about the production of his new record “Music House” on today’s dHarmic Evolution!

On this episode:

-How heartbreak led Scott to a breakthrough in songwriting!

-How Scott made the choice to go from covers to writing original tunes!

-The importance of connecting with the audience.

-A lesson in promoting yourself on social media!

Scott Roddan songs featured:

-Bitter Pill

-Cross to Bear

-Crossroad Dues

-Reconciliation

Website:
http://www.RoddanMusic.com

Facebook:
www.facebook.com/RoddanMusic

Twitter:
http://www.twitter.com/RoddanMusic 

Instagram: 
www.instagram.com/roddanmusic

Youtube:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcsL3IvWSBNP4k-qdf4m4MQ

Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/album/0UBMvxORlvn9mpLAFapdNY 

reverbNation:
www.reverbnation.com/rpk/roddan

Soundcloud:
www.soundcloud.com/ScottRoddan

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