Don Sternecker Interview

Don Sternecker

Occupying five spacious rooms in the historic Castle Inn in Delaware Water Gap, PA, Mix-O-Lydian enters a new phase in its history as one of the metropolitan area’s longest running recording studios. This quaint riverside town, a mere hour from Manhattan, offers a very creative environment for the production and engineering talents of the legendary Don Sternecker, who has helmed a wide variety of recording projects during his 40 years as owner of Mix-O-Lydian. Throughout its long history, Mix-O-Lydian has placed a particular emphasis on offering the finest equipment for sound reproduction, mixing and mastering, from classic Neumann and Sennheiser mics to much sought-after Neve preamps to the unrivaled EMT plate reverb. And the studio offers a state-of-the-art 24-in/24-out Pro Tools HD system.

But a world-class recording studio isn’t just defined by its equipment and facilities. It’s in the expertise of the person “behind the board.” Very satisfied clients both past and present will attest to the fact that Don has two of the best “ears” in the business, along with the ability to foster a very creative musical environment.

Don Sternecker

Kika Terremotodj Interview

Kika Terramtodj

Kika Terremoto, has been one of the worlds most undisputed electronic dance music musicians and a queen of the turntables for years and the very first woman DJ in Sardegna (Italy)! Kika has infiltrated the music industry with her arsenal of talent. She has established herself as a versitile, singer, songwriter, model, and DJ, aswell as being signed to multiple labels around the globe. Kika developed her creative direction as a full-fledged producer, and remains to be the recording artist and DJ that everyone has come to love and love dance to! Kika has dominated such genres as house, progressive house, deep house, electro and trance. However, her love for music has taken her through many reflections of genres and musical experiences. Ultimately, millions in a global capacity have embraced her and her music. In Summer 2010 the long awaited release of “Let the Children Play” launched! A new music video also accompanied the release. The video captures the ever glamorous and beautiful Kika Terremoto, it is as if she is ageless. Her voice is equally preserved and this is evident in the newly recorded vocals heard on the track. “Let the Bass Kick”, became known to us as one of the hardstyle anthems of the decade! She has went on to record hits such as Beautiful Life, Deep Goodbye, Alive, Bass Alert, Everybody In The Universe, Party Party, The Smile of The Children Can Warm Up The World, Stop Playing With My Mind,and her new chart topping dance floor trance anthem “Closer”.
Over the course of Kika’s career she has collaborated and worked with many talented and influential professionals. Kika has created music scores, composed music, and makes custom designs of musical pieces to fit the specific needs of any project. Examples of her portfolio are evident in her work. Multi-talented, accomplished, ambitious, and driven by her passion to create and her love for music, Kika Terremoto is not a name from music’s past, it is the name of music now and an inspiration to music.

Kika Terremotodj

Robin T Smith Interview

I started out by taking classical lessons from a Catholic nun when I was in the 3rd grade in Baton Rouge, LA. Lessons continued when I moved to New Orleans in the 7th grade.

I was lucky enough to hook up with a popular rock band in high school, playing Rolling Stones, Allman Brothers, and Alice Cooper. In college at LSU I majored in Composition. There I was introduced to Electronic Music and fell in love with Wendy Carlos, along with the jazz/rock pioneers Chick Corea and Herbie Hancock along with Brazilian songstress Flora Purim.

A move to Austin in the early 80’s resulted in my working with several bands…some as an engineer, and some as a performer. I played in 2 separate bands at the very first SXSW. However, it was when I moved to San Antonio in the mid 90’s that I was able to make a living performing.

San Antonio provided me with the opportunity to play with many of the top blues, rock, RnB and soul bands in the city. We opened for Joe Walsh, Chicago, REO Speedwagon, and a number of others.

I worked in a commercial studio for a while, and then opened my own studio. I recorded my first CD there…written, produced and produced and performed by yours truly. Because of this I was also given the chance to develop the course for Electronic Music Composition at one of the local colleges.

Times and circumstances change, and today I find myself back in Austin playing around town, and recording my own music again.

Robin T. Smith

Robin T Smith

Toni Cusumano Interview

Toni Cusumano

Producer/Casting at H Entertainment / Toni Cusumano Casting

A native New Yorker, Toni Cusumano is an independent casting director based on the East Coast who specializes in independent film.

Toni works with Indie filmmakers on both coasts to bring their visions to life. Some of her projects include the cult classic Wet Hot American Summer, Rounding First, Searching For Bobby D, and The Surprise.

She casted the film Out of the Fog, which she also served as associate producer. Cable shows include A & E Biography, Combat Jump, and Always There.

Upcoming projects which she is both producing and casting with her partner Lou Hemsey, include the feature films A Matter of Honor ,Madame President, The Godmothers, Power, and Charm School.

Toni has worked with directors and producers David Wain, Jon Benjamin, David Cross, and Kierem Mortimer.
Toni also works as a production consultant to indie filmmakers and volunteers her time to the Pocono Film Office. She is editor of the Northeast Film Alliance Newsletter, a member of the Mid Atlantic Academy of Arts and Sciences and the IFP New York.

Toni Cusumano

Jacked up Jimmy discusses Twerking with James Kevin

Jacked up Jimmy

Men Working, or Women Twerking?

Jacked up Jimmy discusses Women and Twerking with James Kevin.

James Kevin

Jodi Fedor, Sails Around The World 4 Years Old, Then Starts Healing Others As Her Calling

Baji Grace

I help people find or follow their divine calling and get vividly clear on their vision and plan. I then use my intuitive and spiritual gifts to look inside you at a deep core level in order to identify and clear the blocks that are holding you back.

Once we’ve completed the crucial inner work, I then guide you through the process of putting the right structures, marketing, and systems in place so you can rapidly scale your business and increase your profits.

It’s spiritual work that intersects and the juncture of business and action so that you can see the results you want in your work and life.

www.bajigrace.com

Jodi Fedo

Chris Lipper, overcoming all obstacles

Chris Lipper

Chris Lipper is a knowledgeable, creative professional who has worked with a range of businesses from large institutions to entrepreneurial startups. He has excelled in marketing, sales, operations, and management.

Chris has experience in creating brand identity and corporate image, and he has developed advertising, direct mail collateral, web sites, and trade show booths. Chris’marketing experience expands across the globe. He has helped conceptualize, develop, market, and sell products domestically and internationally in different markets including consumer, business-to-business, and institutions.

Chris has also achieved great results in sales, operations, and management.With his multifaceted background, Chris was able to start at zero and develop multi-million dollar revenue streams in a business-to-business sales environment.

In addition to his other achievements, Chris is also an inventor and has patented and sold many products, which has helped him understand licensing issues. He has licensed and trained the sales teams of two publicly traded companies to sell his patented products.

Chris has been nominated for the Humanity Award by the Tech Museum of Innovation for Med-Tats™, medicated tattoos.In 2004, he received the MVP award for his contributions to The Alternative Board.

Chris Lipper

Carol Schulte, Living Big, and Supporting Other Women’s Dreams

Carol Schulte

A speaker, leading communication trainer, and certified coach, Carol is on a mission to empower people to live BIG lives no matter what life throws at them. She holds a BFA in Theatre Performance and an MA in Communication, and believes your voice and story have the power to inspire action and instigate change. She shares her journey from HIV+ orphanages in Thailand to Ashrams in India, and from dreadlocks to shaved heads, as she discovered what it meant to live big after losing big. She has lived, worked and/or volunteered in Thailand, India, Peru, Australia, New Zealand, US, Germany and the UK, and brings a unique and global perspective to all she does.

Passionate about many things, Carol is also a volunteer bereavement facilitator, marathon runner, and yoga instructor.

If you are looking for an engaging, dynamic speaker who will WOW your audiences and inspire them into action, Carol Schulte would love to work with you and your group, association or organization. Her compelling stories and insightful, practical content will ensure your next event will come out a success!

Carol Schulte

Mandy Del Rio, Media Host, Entertainer, Magical woman!

Mandy Del Rio

The show’s host, Mandy Del Rio, presents a forum devoted to entertainment professionals, who are involved in independent projects, including but not limited to film, music, and literature. The guests vary from new artists to entertainment veterans.
Although ‘The Indie Lounge’ is not specific to New Jersey, it currently airs nightly on TV34 in Montclair, NJ and weekly on several other cable channels throughout the state. The show is also extensively marketed via social media to attract a broader audience worldwide. Plans to air on additional cable channels throughout the country are currently in the works. Episodes & more info can be found at www.indieloungetv.com.

Production coordinator & director’s assistant at Fox Trail Productions, feature film and video production company. Specializing in all aspects of feature film and video pre-production & production services including but not limited to:

• pre-production work includes directly assisting film/video producer with various aspects including location scouting, hiring talent & crew, contracts, research, travel arrangements, face to face meetings with investors, administrative tasks and as needed duties.

• production work includes directly assisting director/producer on-set/off-set with as needed errands and tasks, craft services, managing PAs, overseeing hair, makeup & wardrobe department, extras management, talent release forms, personal assistance to talent and as needed on-set duties.

• post-production work includes assisting producer/director with film festival submissions & attendance, press kit/press release development, screening/premier/wrap party/event planning & attendance, marketing, promotion, scheduling, research and as needed duties.

Mandy Del Rio

Colin O’Donohoe Interview

Colin O’Donohoe

Colin has earned the rare title of “World Maestro” for his work leading ensembles of world music.
Through his leadership in conducting the Pangean Orchestra and New Moon Orchestra his reputation for crafting incredible sounds and bringing them to a broad audience is unparalleled.

Goals include:
-Leading the 21st century incarnation of the orchestra with instruments from around the world
-Being a catalyst of intercultural communication
-ever improving composition and mixing skills
-Learning to Scuba Dive

http://www.pangeanorchestra.com

Specialties: Music Composing, Conducting, Performing, Song Writing, Public Speaking, Bull Fighting

Colin O'Donohoe