Rock 'n' Roll Fridays

By: Michael D'Antonio
  • Summary

  • Everyone has a music story. I interview fans just like you and me who have had great encounters with their musical heroes! 15 minutes of straight talk on a cool musical story. Maybe because of musical karma….Famous people like to run into me. It’s just really fun to talk with Ben Harper in a park about life, have a beer with John Welsley Harding at a Philly bar, kiss Juliana Hatfield (it happened), drink with Michael Buble in Osaka Japan, meeting the legendary blues-man James Cotton backstage, get pulled onstage by Sharon Jones, and watch the world series in San Francisco with The Black Crowes, here’s to more Musical Encounters…as we are all really Almost Famous.
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  • Psychedelic Therapies & The Healing Power of Music
    Aug 23 2024

    Through The Sage Collective, Jessica oversees strategic advisory for the application of psychedelic assisted psychotherapies (PAP), such as third party administrators offering workplace insurance coverage for PAT, health systems integrating PAT into their research and treatment protocols, outpatient ketamine clinics, as well as other initiatives focused on increasing access through mainstream healthcare application.

    She is a member of the Ketamine Task Force whose objective is to increase insurance coverage and FDA approval for these therapies through clinical research. She has completed various clinical certifications in psychedelics including Essential Contemplative Practices of a Psychedelic Therapists, Introduction to Psychedelic Therapies, and Psychedelic Facilitator Training.

    Jessica holds various designations including Group Benefits Disability Specialist, Commercial Lines Coverage Specialist and has also completed extensive courses through the Hartford School of Insurance, Commercial Lines Producer School, International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans, and Employee Benefits Producer Training Program through The National Alliance for Insurance Education & Research for Employee Benefits, Marketing and Risk Management. She has received honors including the Forum Award for Emerging Female Leader through the Forum of Executive Women which included a comprehensive Leadership Development and Mentorship Program, SNJ Business People's 40 Under 40 Award, and South Jersey Biz 20 Under 40 Award.

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    22 mins
  • Ben Vaughn Talks All Things Music
    Aug 9 2024

    Born in Mount Ephraim, New Jersey, Vaughn grew up in Collingswood, New Jersey, outside Philadelphia.[2][3] At age 6, his uncle gave him a Duane Eddy record and forever changed his life. He started playing the drums in a garage band when he was 12, then transitioned to the guitar. After school, he would go to a local department store, where he would borrow the guitars and practice over chord sheets.[4] He attended Audubon High School.[1]

    In 1983, he formed the Ben Vaughn Combo. The band was together for five years, releasing two albums and touring the U.S. several times. They received rave reviews in Rolling Stone and People magazines as well as video airplay on MTV. The attention inspired Marshall Crenshaw to record Vaughn's "I'm Sorry (But So Is Brenda Lee)" for his Downtown album.

    Vaughn embarked on a solo career in 1988, recording several critically acclaimed albums, touring extensively in Europe and the U.S., and receiving more MTV exposure. During that period he produced three records for the Elektra Records American Explorer series (Memphis rockabilly legend Charlie Feathers, Muscle Shoals country soul singer Arthur Alexander) and recorded "Cubist Blues" a collaboration with Alan Vega and Alex Chilton. He also scored two films (Favorite Mopar and Wild Girl's Go-Go Rama), as well as appeared as a frequent guest commentator on nationally syndicated radio shows Fresh Air and World Cafe.

    In 1995, Vaughn moved to L.A. and released "Instrumental Stylings," an album of instrumentals in a variety of styles. A guest appearance on KCRW's "Morning Becomes Eclectic" led directly to being hired as the composer for the hit TV sitcom 3rd Rock from the Sun. That '70s Show soon followed, and for the next ten years, Vaughn would provide music for a dozen other TV shows and pilots (Men Behaving Badly, Normal, Ohio, Grounded for Life). He also provided scores for several films (Psycho Beach Party, The Independent, Scorpion Spring) and continued producing records (Ween, Los Straitjackets, Mark Olson of the Jayhawks, Nancy Sinatra, and the Swingers soundtrack CD).


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    27 mins
  • Meating Meatloaf & Remembering CDNow
    Mar 1 2024

    In this captivating episode, we delve into the profound connection between music and our emotional well-being with Kevin Perlmutter, a seasoned brand strategist with a passion for making things better. Kevin shares insights from his fascinating journey, drawing parallels between his experiences at CDnow, his encounters with Meatloaf, and the profound impact music has on our lives.

    Kevin's approach to brand strategy is all about understanding the core essence of a brand and its relationship with its audience. He emphasizes the importance of strengthening connections, simplifying complexity, increasing engagement, earning loyalty, and ultimately driving business growth. Throughout the conversation, Kevin highlights the common pitfalls of traditional brand strategy, which often lack deep customer understanding and relevance.

    However, it's in Kevin's exploration of the emotional resonance of music where the conversation truly shines. Drawing from his own experiences and observations, he illuminates how music has an unparalleled ability to evoke powerful emotions, shape memories, and enrich our lives. Whether it's the nostalgic melodies of our youth or the anthems that fuel our motivation, music serves as a universal language that transcends boundaries and speaks to the depths of our souls.

    Listeners will find themselves captivated by Kevin's anecdotes and insights as he navigates the intricate interplay between music, branding, and human emotion. Through his unique perspective, Kevin invites us to reconsider the way we approach brand strategy and recognize the profound impact that music can have on our well-being. Tune in to unlock the secrets of the emotional power of music and discover how it can transform our lives for the better.

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    15 mins

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