James O’Connor – Page 22 – Podcasting Your Global Career

DE106 Fiona Varner | Annointed by the Lord and now a Music Minister

Fiona Varner | Annointed by the Lord and now a Music Minister - 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 spend our day speaking with Fiona Varner, a wonderful singer hailing from Prince George County, Maryland.

From a young age, Fiona has been a musician. Keyboards, clarinets, singing – the passion for music has always been a part of her life. Her artisanship is evident with her refusal to be boxed into any creative corner! Fiona takes pride in exploring different styles and sounds – “a good song is a good song,” after all! Her craft is her life, and we explore how she took early childhood inspiration and turned it into a wonderful career in music filled with soul and love.

Fiona has a wonderful approach to her story: “It’s a we thing, not a me thing!” And a big part of that are the people she’s worked with – from old bands to her own family. Word is her 6 year old is running the show!

Check out this episode to hear more about Fiona’s creativity and inspiration!

On this episode:

-We talk about how she’s been a musician since early life.

-Her family may as well be a real life Partridge Family!

-Fiona’s approach to writing lyrics and music.

-The beautiful story of how Fiona found her multi-cultural approach.

Fiona Varner songs featured:

-Close To Your Heart

-Covered By The Blood

-Deuteronomy Dance

-I Will Serve You

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Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/Fiona-Varner-1413224805557584/

Twitter:
https://twitter.com/fionavarner

LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/pub/fiona-varner/60/b32/92

Reverberation:
https://www.reverbnation.com/fionavarner

Website:
http://fionavarner.wix.com/fiona

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DE105 Debra D’Lane |Real Life Country Girl

Debra D’Lane |Real Life Country Girl - dHarmic Evolution Podcast

“Timing is everything” You hear that a lot these days! This is how Debra D’Lane feels about her music!

Debra D’Lane was born and raised in a rural area. She spent most of her life growing up on a ranch outside of Uvalde, Texas. “When you live out in the middle of nowhere you have to find things to do. I love and chose music. It was and has always been a big part of my life.”

Out on the ranch Debra had access to an ole’ school juke box. “There were many great records on that juke box including Patsy Cline, Loretta Lynn, Tammy Wynette, George Jones, Hank Williams, Marty Robbins, Tanya Tucker, and many more. I can still see myself standing on top of the pool table, cue stick in hand as my mic singing away to all those great tunes. ”It seemed like every aspect of Debra’s life on both sides of her family had something to do with music & dancing. “We were always singing and dancing!”

As time went by Debra and her husband started a family. After raising the kids up to a certain age is when Debra decided to take the next step in her love for music. “When your son says “Mom it’s time” I knew then it was time to get busy!”

Debra has done just that! For the past year she has been working on many projects including spending lots of time in the recording studio. She is also going to be doing a little acting. Yes, Debra has landed herself a part in an upcoming film where she will have the opportunity to perform her music as well. She just finished up an EP that was produced by Bill Warner of Warner Works in Nashville, Tn. Many of the songs on the EP are written and or co-written by Kirsti Manna aka Songwriter Girl. Debra is also working with Rick Barker, former manager of Taylor Swift, to help guide and mentor her career.

Debra who is signed to Heart Songs Corporation says, “I feel so truly blessed and grateful to have the opportunity to work with Mr. Bill & Mrs. Kirsti. They are incredibly talented and wonderful people. I am also truly blessed to have the opportunity to work with Mr. Rick Barker, Wow! What a remarkable mentor he is in the Music Industry of today and truly cares about the artist and the path they take.”

Most and foremost Debra D’Lane appreciates her fans. “It’s amazing to me the responses I receive from my music. It makes my day when my fans take the time out of this busy world we live in to send me emails and messages through my online presence of how my songs affect them. Thank You from the bottom of my heart!”

Debra songs featured:

* Covered in Dirt

* Memphis Without the Blues

* One and Only

* Dig

Debra D’Lane connections:

Website

Facebook

Twitter: @debradlane

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DE104 TJ Leonard | A man who loves the country, and also loves his country music, but he is in Sweden!

TJ Leonard | A man who loves the country, and also loves his country music, but he is in Sweden! - dHarmic Evolution Podcast

Country Music comes to Sweden via TJ Leonard

Welcome back to the dHarmic Evolution podcast with me James Kevin O’Connor, singer/songwriter, audio/video artist, master storyteller, and now International Talent Agent. On today’s episode, we travel across the Mighty Atlantic to Sweden to spend some time with TJ Leonard, James was able to rescue him from his painting project for an hour to hang out on the airwaves for some story telling!

This interview is a fantastic one – tons of great musical past and humor that you shouldn’t miss!

On this episode:

TJ shut out all other musical genre’s after he heard Keith Urban’s “Somebody like you” and decided to pursue country music, because it really grabbed him!

Look out for the Roe Deer!, No license needed…..

I want to move to the Countryside once again, if you can’t be there you have to dream yourself away I sit down in my studio basement and write songs, there is a shower in the basement next to the studio, TJ needs to quiet the family down when he is recording, can’t have the kids running across the floor.

I hunt as much as I can, sort of deer, we call it Roe Deer, 80 Lb deer, kind of small, James wants to ride one, TJ also hunts Moose and Wild Boar. We shoot the small ones, as the big ones don’t have a good taste.

TJ songs featured:

* The River

* American Dream

* The Right One

* Paradise Road

Follow TJ Leonard:

www.tjleonardcountry.com

www.twitter.com/tjlcountry

https://www.facebook.com/tjleonardchestnut/?fref=ts

https://www.youtube.com/user/teejayleonard

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TJ Leonard

DE103 Kinderjazz | “We became parents, and Kinderjazz was born”

Kinderjazz | “We became parents, and Kinderjazz was born” - dHarmic Evolution Podcast

Welcome back to the dHarmic Evolution with me James Kevin O’Connor, singer/songwriter, audio/video artist, master storyteller, and now International Talent Agent.

On today’s episode, we go down under to Australia, to learn all about Kinderjazz with Christobel Lewellyn.

A one of a kind swing jazz band for children developed by Christobel and David, creating an opportunity for kids to celebrate music and passion, and nurture their creative spirit.

The solo’s and the music gratifies a small child’s imagination like nothing else.

On this Episode:

* Kinderjazz is a very Family oriented band, we’ve all grown up with each other, and each other’s children, its really personal.

* I was surrounded by music, all the adults played piano, and we were taken to live festivals. Music was a big part of our lives.

* I started playing piano when I was 3 years old. I had older brothers and I could not wait to push them off the piano.

•Artists songs featured:

* Arabella

* In the Micro Aykho

* Fantabulous

* You can’t stop the Music

Follow Kinderjazz on

http://www.facebook.com/kinderjazz

http://www.twitter.com/kinderjazz

http://www.kinderjazz.com/

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Kinderjazz

DE102 Theo Czuk | The Urban Folksinger

Theo Czuk | The Urban Folksinger - dHarmic Evolution Podcast

Welcome back to the dHarmic Evolution with me James Kevin O’Connor, singer/songwriter, audio/video artist, master storyteller, and now International Talent Agent.

On today’s episode, we are in Springfield Oregon with Indie Artist Singer/Songwriter Theo Czuk.

Theo has been dubbed “the Kurt Vonnegut of songwriting” he is a critically acclaimed singer/songwriter and an award winning novelist.

Theo’s slant on the world has been described as “catawampus and exhilarating”

His first Novel, “Heart Scarred” won the 2014 Laramie Book Award for best in the Literary Western.

Theo went for “a little more green and a little less cement”, by moving to Oregon!

Featured songs by Theo

*Let me Know

*One more shot of cold

*Pull me from the Rubble

*Running with the dogs

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DE101 Richard Lynch | Bringing back traditional country with his own style!

Richard Lynch | Bringing back traditional country with his own style! - dHarmic Evolution Podcast

If you want the lo down on how to multiply your happiness by dividing it with others, well here is the man that “wrote that quote”

Today we take you to Waynesville, Ohio, where you can find this all-American music artist.

Listen to the story of Richard living the life he sings about.

Richard Lynch’s Featured Songs

* Daddy’s Guitar

* I Like My Music Country

* It’s All In My Head

* Your the Reason God Made Oklahoma

Reach out to Richard

http://www.richardlynchband.com

http://www.facebook.com/richardlynchband

http://www.twitter.com/richardlynchbnd

http://www.reverbnation.com/richardlynchband

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Richard Lynch

DE100 Don Gates | Reinventing His Music World

Don Gates | Reinventing His Music World - dHarmic Evolution Podcast

Today we are in Tampa Florida, with Don Gates, just back from Nashville’s CMA fest!

Don did something brave, and some would call crazy!

After being a successful metal artist for many years as a member of the band “Brutality”, decided that he wanted to put some attention on something that had been pulling at him for many years, Country Music!

Listen to the story of Don reinventing his musical world and finding his “right place”

Don Gates featured songs:

* Two Hearts

* Gracious

* Almost a Cowboy

* Why

Reach out to Don

dongates_1@hotmail.com

http://www.dongatesmusic.com

https://www.facebook.com/dongatesmusic

https://twitter.com/dongatesmusic

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Don Gates

DE99 Nathalie Miranda | Exciting talent from the UK

Nathalie Miranda | Exciting talent from the UK - dHarmic Evolution Podcast

Nathalie Miranda and her massive vocal range hail from London, England.

At age 3, Nathalie decided to become a singer – and here we are! Inspired by the likes of Etta James, Aretha Franklin, and Christina Aguilera, Nathalie wants to make music that reflects her inner self.

“If I’ve been through something, I will get inspired to write”

“Im quite retro, so I tend to use words like “dictaphone”

“There’s a place in Northwest London called “Camden” its a major major, scene for musicians, everybody knows Camden”

Nathalie Miranda features songs:

* Hotshot

* Just Can’t Get Enough

* Right On Time

* Standing Tall

Reach out to Nathalie Miranda:

Website:
www.nathaliemiranda.com

Facebook:
www.facebook.com/nathaliemirandamusic

Twitter:
www.twitter.com/vocalfreaknat

Instagram:
www.instagram.com/nathaliemirandamusic

Youtube:
www.youtube.com/nathaliemiranda

Soundcloud:
www.soundcloud.com/nathaliemirandamusic

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Nathalie Miranda

DE98 Ed Roman | Laying One Down for Music and Passion

Ed Roman | Laying One Down for Music and Passion - dHarmic Evolution Podcast

Today’s guest comes from our friendly neighbor of the great white north – Canada!

Growing up, Ed Roman did not think he would become the talented musician he was today. He grew up with dyslexia and was often awkward among others, but deep down that awkwardness, he had a gift that was waiting to be unleashed.

Ed is part of Heart Songs for Veterans and he has been very active in sharing his music with the world, laying it down one song at a time. One of his goals? To stop the flow of negativity.

Listen to the chat I had with him and prepare to be inspired!

Ed Roman songs featured:

Lay One Down
Tough Cookie
Think I’m Just a Fool
Red Omen

Reach out to Ed Roman

www.edroman.net

Facebook

Twitter:
@specialedroman

YouTube

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DE97 BJ Wilbanks | All for Authenticity and Genuine Connections

BJ Wilbanks | All for Authenticity and Genuine Connections - dHarmic Evolution Podcast

Being authentic and connecting with his audience through music are two of BJ Wilbanks’s main career goals. He doesn’t care much for manufactured content; he wants the REAL thing.

He picked up the guitar at a very young age and started writing music and performing at age 13, and BJ has been going ever since.

Listen to his cool, soothing voice and those rockin’ guitar skills on episode 97!

Listen to BJ WIlbanks’ song Right Back Home

About BJ WIlbanks

Georgia native BJ Wilbanks creates blues-infused rock music reminiscent of a bygone era, combining deeply-rooted Delta blues, funk, soul, and acoustic Southern rock to create a sound that is familiar, yet uniquely his own. BJ has developed his own sub-genre of Americana which he refers to as “back porch soul.” His tales of heartache, love, and life combine artfully with an engaging live performance.

BJ’s original songs range from heart break romantic to bad a$ stomp-your-foot groove. He’ll often sling his guitar over his lap to play a slide tune that will transport you to a smoky blues bar in the bayou and then chase it with a tune that will bring you back to reality with an original rock anthem. Simply said, BJ Wilbanks has the ability to take you on a musical journey.

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BJ Wilbanks