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Music Matters with Darrell Craig Harris
Music Matters with Darrell Craig Harris features exclusive conversations with some of the biggest names in music, entertainment, and the recording industry.
From legendary artists and Grammy winners to producers, songwriters, record label executives, and industry innovators, Darrell delivers in-depth interviews and behind-the-scenes stories from the people shaping music today.
With more than 1.5 million downloads across 40+ countries, Music Matters is a trusted destination for music fans…
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- Music Matters with Darrell Craig Harris
Social impact strategist Paula Park has worked with a long list of well known artists including Demi Lovato, Audrey Nuna, Quavo, along with many large music labels and related management companies!
Paula Park is a dynamic music executive who has made her mark not only managing Korean American artist Audrey Nuna but also leading social impact campaigns for…
- Music Matters with Darrell Craig Harris
Music Matters speaks with globally popular ambient/new-age music artist Kevin Keller on the release of his latest album "Evensong"
Music Matters host Darrell Craig Harris speaks with popular ambient/new-age music artist Kevin Keller about the release of his latest album "Evensong" Darrell…
- Music Matters with Darrell Craig Harris
Eric Hirshberg is an insightful singer songwriter with millions of streams and a new album "Second Hand Smoke"
Singer songwriter Eric Hirshberg's path is anything but typical. He's a former CEO of Activision and Deutsch LA, where he led record-breaking launches for…
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Multiple award winning Nashville session guitarist Rob McNelley on his new singles and more!
Rob McNelley, the acclaimed Nashville guitarist known for his collaborations with icons like Bob Seger, Dolly Parton, and Luke Combs, has just released his…
- Music Matters with Darrell Craig Harris
Weird Al Yankovic’s longtime drummer, cohort, and archivist Bermuda Schwartz on EP12 - S07 of Music Matters Podcast
Bermuda Schwartz Reflects on Four Decades of Drumming with 'Weird Al' Yankovic and the Power of Online Presence" Bermuda Schwartz, the long-time drummer for…
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Joe Bonamassa talks about music, business, inspiration, and more in this new Music Matters Podcast EP11 - S07
Legendary blues-rock guitarist and vocalist Joe Bonamassa has undeniably left an indelible mark on the music industry. In his recent exclusive interview with…
- Music Matters with Darrell Craig Harris
JacQ Becker/Mama B with a new children’s album, and great advice for new artists! ~ EP10 - S07
In this engaging podcast episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Mama B, also known as JacQ Becker, a talented children's music creator, writer, and…
- Music Matters with Darrell Craig Harris
On this episode of Music Matters I chat with Rockie Lynne about his musical journey of Resilience and giving back...EP09-S07
As a seasoned music bass guitar player with almost 40 years of experience and the host of the Music Matters Podcast, I'm thrilled to introduce you to Rockie…
- Music Matters with Darrell Craig Harris
Talking to the Riina Ammesmaki, the voice behind the viral Finnish duo Top 40 Lounge on EP08-S07 of Music Matters Podcast with Darrell Craig Harris
Riina Ammesmaki, (between Jukka Heikkinen & Darrell Craig Harris) the voice behind the viral Finnish duo Top 40 Lounge In the latest episode of "Music Matters…
- Music Matters with Darrell Craig Harris
The Rumble - Grammy-nominated band from New Orleans on EP07-S07 of Music Matters Podcast with Darrell Craig Harris
The Rumble: A New Orleans Experience Like No Other In the latest episode of "Music Matters Podcast," I had the privilege of chatting with two key members of…
- Music Matters with Darrell Craig Harris
Rising Latina pop star Sasha Prendes speaks with Music Matters - EP06-S07
Rising Latina pop star Sasha Prendes speaks with Darrell Craig Harris on Music Matters Podcast - EP06-S07 Welcome, folks, to another electrifying episode of…
- Music Matters with Darrell Craig Harris
NYC guitarist and bandleader Gideon King and City Blog is my guest on Music matters Podcast with Darrell Craig Harris EP05 - S07
NYC guitarist and bandleader Gideon King of Gideon King and City Blog is my guest on this episode. Gideon on his iPhone in NYC, and myself in a hotel room in…
- Music Matters with Darrell Craig Harris
Punk Bass guitar legend, Mike Watt is my special guest on Music Matters Podcast with Darrell Craig Harris EP04-S07
Photo credit ~ Deb Frazin 2023 On this episode I chat with Mike Watt - what a great guy, a Punk Rock Bass player legend. Mike is a true cultural omnivore…
Music Matters with Darrell Craig HarrisRobban Hagnäs,Record label owner, blues bass-player and club owner is my special guest on episode 03 of season 07 of Music Matters with Darrell Craig Harris
My special guest and fellow bass-player is Robban Hagnäs, a man of many hats - The owner of the Finnish record label - Ramasound Records Scandinavia. Well…
- Music Matters with Darrell Craig Harris
Chatting about the new single and upcoming EP by Charlotta Kerbs & The Strays recorded @ the ”Temple” of recording studios ~FAME Recording Studios in Muscle Shoals, Alabama ~ ep02-s07
Listen in on this fascinating guest hosted podcast with the two founders of Charlotta Kerbs and the Strays about their new single and upcoming album featuring…
- Music Matters with Darrell Craig Harris
Shevy Smith ~ Ultimate Playlist founder, Emmy-nominated, Nashville-based composer/producer, is my special guest on episode 01 of our new season 07 of Music matters podcast with Darrel Craig Harris
My special guest to kick-off off our new season 07 is Shevy Smith. Amongst her many talents, she is the founder of the new and already popular Ultimate…
- Music Matters with Darrell Craig Harris
Sicard Hollow, a young progressive bluegrass band on the move...on episode 03 of season 06 on Music Matters with Darrell Craig Harris
I love that technology can allow me to chat in real-time while Alex King, guitarist/vocals with the progressive bluegrass band ~ Alex is on the Sicard Hollow…
- Music Matters with Darrell Craig Harris
Famous Movie & TV composer - William Goldstein is my special guest on episode 02, S-06 of Music Matters with Darrell Craig Harris
Listen in on this fascinating chat, and the LIVE 3-Note improvisational piano composition playing that of my special guest William Goldstein kindly created for…
- Music Matters with Darrell Craig Harris
Catch-up with Women In Jazz Media Founder ++ Fiona Ross on the first new episode of season six after the summer break, on Music Matters with Darrell Craig Harris
My good friend in London, UK - Fiona Ross, and I had a chance to catch up as we end the summer 2022 break. We chat about Women In Jazz Media ~ founded by…
Music Matters with Darrell Craig HarrisMusic industry PR guru Laura Whitmore from Positive Grid (formerly Marshall, KORG) speaks with Darrell Craig Harris on episode 05 of season 05 of Music Matters Podcast.
I recently chatted with Laura B Whitmore from the company Positive Grid Laura has a long history in the music manufacturing PR world, including working with…
- Music Matters with Darrell Craig Harris
Country music singer, songwriter & Independent Artist - Troy Bullock chats with Darrell Craig Harris on Music Matters Podcast - EP.09
My special guest on this episode is Troy Bullock - Bringing back True Country Music. Tradition has a new name. What once perhaps seemed outdated, now has a new…
- Music Matters with Darrell Craig Harris
With 100’s millions of music downloads, Matt Simons is my special guest on Episode 04, Season 05 of Music Matters with Darrell Craig Harris
Listen in on my insight chat with Matt Simons, he has gone way viral with his music with 100’s of millions of downloads on several different platforms…
- Music Matters with Darrell Craig Harris
Angelo Garcia former member of the mega pop band Menudo (1988-90) and continues with a Big music career on episode 03, season 05 of Music Matters with Darrell Craig Harris
Angelo Garcia from the mega-popular boy band “Menudo” (1988 – 1990) shares about his first tour experience with the world famous group when he was 11 years old…
- Music Matters with Darrell Craig Harris
World renown vocalist/actor, and frequent BBC guest Richard Shelton on episode 02, season 05 of Music Matters with Darrell Craig Harris
My special guest is Richard Shelton. A British film, TV and theatre actor and singer, who performed in ITV's Emmerdale. He portrayed Frank Sinatra in Rat Pack…
- Music Matters with Darrell Craig Harris
Viral online music star Will Wood speaks about mental health and being a creative on episode 01 of our new season 05 of Music Matters with Darrell Craig Harris
Artist/Musician Will Wood speaks about getting healthy, being bipolar, and being creative in today's society! Will has strong and focused opinions of the…
- Music Matters with Darrell Craig Harris
Alan Roy Scott is an internationally-acclaimed songwriter, songwriting teacher, artist mentor, event producer, ++ on EP 17 - S04 of Music Matters Podcast
Listen in on my awesome chat with legendary songwriter Alan Roy Scott, a lovely gentleman with a huge history and many great stories! We covered a lot of…
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Paola Vera - Professor of Vocal Jazz, singer-pianist/songwriter/coach & Mom - on episode 16, season 04 of Music Matters with Darrell Craig Harris
We had such a lovely chat with artist, teacher, bandleader, Paola Vera coming to us from her home in France! Paola along with her artist career is also a…
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Gerry Linarducci financial planner for many well-known sports, entertainment, music, folks on episode 15, season 04 of Music Matters with Darrell Craig Harris
I had an awesome podcast video chat with longtime friend Gerry Linarducci financial planner for many well-known sports, entertainment, music, folks. We spoke…
- Music Matters with Darrell Craig Harris
Eric Martin, lead vocalist from the globally popular band Mr Big is our guest on Episode 11, Season 04 of Music Matters with Darrell Craig Harris
From my super fun Music Matters with Darrell Craig Harris chat with amazing vocalist Eric Martin, lead singer for the globally popular band Mr Big on episode…
- Music Matters with Darrell Craig Harris
Keyboardist Jason Miles’ New Book tells tales of creative collaboration with Miles Davis, Chaka Khan, Luther Vandross, Marcus Miller, David Sanborn...in episode 14, season 04 of Music Matters
Listen in on my super fun chat with the highly respected keyboardist, producer, writer, Jason Miles , a really nice man with a huge story. He shares snippets…
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Sports Illustrated Publisher and Writer ~ Hondo S. Carpenter Sr. is Music Matters Special Guest on Episode 13 of Season 04.
I had an awesome time chatting with Hondo S Carpenter Sr , Hondo is the Sports Illustrated publisher/writer assigned to the Las Vegas Raiders He’s a super nice…
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Violinist, Bennet Cerven from the Mega Viral band ’The Trouble Notes’ is our guest on EP 12 - S04 of Music Matters with Darrell Craig Harris
I had an awesome chat with Bennet Cerven, amazing violinist from the mega-viral band The Trouble Notes over 100 Million video views online, and huge music…
- Music Matters with Darrell Craig Harris
Meresha - social media star, singer, composer, producer from Poland is our guest on episode 09 - season 04 of Music Matters Podcast.
Meresha, social media star, singer, composer, producer from Poland , who's garnered a huge social media following, a large number of streams on Spotify…
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French Canadian/Serbian producer, artist, DJ MaddNyxx is our guest on Episode 10, Season 04 of Music Matters with Darrell Craig Harris
We had a great chat this morning with French Canadian/Serbian producer, artist, DJ MaddNyxx great music and an amazing new indie artist! Please check out the…
- Music Matters with Darrell Craig Harris
Katie Daryl from the popular show #TopTenRevealed! is our special guest on episode 08, season 04 of Music Matters with Darrell Craig Harris
We had the opportunity this week to have a super fun chat with @axstv executive producer and tv host @katiedaryl from the popular show #TopTenRevealed! Katie…
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Jenna Busch - tv personality, journalist, pop culture maven, blogger, Voice-over artist is out guest on EP 07, Season 04 of Music Matters Podcast
I had a super fun chat with such a nice lady with a fascinating story - Jenna Busch We spent real quality time talking about her fascinating career as a pop…
Music Matters with Darrell Craig HarrisMigdalia Van Der Hoven - drummer and bandleader is our special guest on EP 06, Season 04 of Music Matters Podcast.
We had the opportunity to chat with drummer/bandleader Migdalia Van Der Hoven at the EFG London Jazz Festival Toulouse Lautrec Venue Migdalia is originally…
Music Matters with Darrell Craig HarrisAmazing UK jazz artist/saxophonist Hannah Horton chats with Darrell on Episode 05, Season 04 of Music Matters with Darrell Craig Harris.
Fun chatting in between sound check and show with the amazing UK jazz artist/saxophonist Hannah Horton Hannah Horton Sax at the EFG London Jazz Festival…
Music Matters with Darrell Craig HarrisMusic Matters chats with French painter, workshop director, Aurelie Freoua on Episode 04, Season 04.
(We apologies for the background sounds this was beyond our control. We have reduced as much as possible, and we hope you find this interview informative.) We…
Music Matters with Darrell Craig HarrisAmazing jazz/world music artist, writer, composer, multi-instrumentalist Lara Eidi connects on Episode 03, Season 04 of Music Matters with Darrell Craig Harris
Music Matters host Darrell chats with the amazing jazz/world music artist, writer, composer, multi-instrumentalist Lara Eidi at the Toulouse Lautrec Venue…
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Moonshiners, Ice Road Truckers producer-director Dean Bushala chats with Darrell Craig Harris on Music Matters Podcast - EP.12
My special guest this time is Dean Bushala. He is a commercial and television Producer, Director and Cinematographer. He has directed series for National…
Music Matters with Darrell Craig HarrisWe chat with Ashaine White at this year‘s EFG London Jazz Festival to talk about her new album, writing, and podcast hosting with Women in Jazz Media and more on episode 2, season 4
We had the opportunity to catch up with our awesome friend Ashaine White at this year's EFG London Jazz Festival to talk about her new album, writing, and…
Music Matters with Darrell Craig HarrisEurovision winning, Finnish Hardrock Legend Mr Lordi is our special guest on episode1, season 4 of Music Matters Podcast
Listen in on episode 1 of our new season 4 - to my recent fun podcast chat with my new friend Mr. LORDI. Speaking about the Globally known Finnish hard rock…
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Music clearance and licensing expert Kevin Magowan chats with Darrell Craig Harris on Music Matters Podcast EP.02 - S2
My special guest on this episode is a music clearance and licensing expert - Kevin Magowan. Raised in Los Vegas, Nevada, he was fortunate enough to meet Elvis!…
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Grammy Award-Winning Producer, Keyboardist, Composer, arranger, and Synthesist - Jason Miles is the special guest on episode 14 season 2 of Music Matters with Darrell Craig Harris
What a pleasure to chat with this legend of music. Let me ask you a question: What do Miles Davis, Luther Vandross, Sting, Roberta Flack, Whitney Houston…
Music Matters with Darrell Craig HarrisRandy Brecker - Grammy Award-winning American trumpeter, flugelhornist, and composer is our guest on Episode 11 - Season 3 of Music Matters with Darrell Craig Harris
I had such a fun time chatting with the legendary Randy Brecker from the amazing Brecker Brothers! Such an awesome and long career, we covered a lot of ground…
Music Matters with Darrell Craig HarrisUK Jazz artist/producer/journalist Fiona Ross chats about her new album, women in jazz, and the London Jazz Fest! All on Episode 19, Season 3
UK Jazz artist/producer/journalist Fiona Ross chats about her new album, women in jazz, and the London Jazz Fest! All on Episode 19, Season 3. Fiona Ross is…
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Beyoncé, Madonna, Katie Perry ++ Remixer - (in case You Missed This?) Ralphi Rosario joins Darrell Craig Harris on Music Matters Podcast EP.13
Ralphi Rosario is an American house musician and founding member of the influential Chicago DJ group Hot Mix 5, which was formed in 1981. Ralphi is one of a…
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Singer/producer nice guy Michael Best, aka ”Nitty Green”, is a member of RIFF, an R&B/Pop vocal group from Paterson, NJ - Episode 20, season 3 of Music Matters Podcast
Listen in on my great chat with singer/producer nice guy Michael Best, aka "Nitty Green", is a member of RIFF, an R&B/Pop vocal group from Paterson, NJ. He's a…
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Special guest is Terry Hale, bassist for 45 + years with the legendary George Strait and the Ace On The Hole Band! In Episode 18, Season 3 of Music Matters Podcast.
Listen in on my chat with Terry Hale, bassist for over 45 years with the legendary George Strait and the Ace In The Hole Band! On Episode 18, Seasons 3 of…
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Gold and Platinum drummer musician Manny Kellough, and lifelong friend of the legendary Billy Preston is my special guest on episode 17, season 3 of Music Matters Podcast.
I had an awesome podcast chat this week with gold and platinum drummer musician Manny Kellough, long-time drummer and lifelong friend of the legendary Billy…
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Globally known Gaga tribute artist Tierney Allen chats on Music Matters episode 16, season 3 with Darrell Craig Harris
Listen in on episode 16, season 3 of Music Matters with our fun new chat with globally known Gaga tribute artist Tierney Allen from her home in Las Vegas!…
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Singer-songwriter - Seth Turner - Chats on Music Matters - Episode 15 Season 3 - with Darrell Craig Harris
Our new Music Matters with Darrell Craig Harris chat is with the awesome singer-songwriter Seth Turner and The High Desert Drifters directly from his home in…
- Music Matters with Darrell Craig Harris
The Healing Power of Music + 150K downloads with former Editor-in-Chief, podcast producer and voice-over artist - Nigel J. on Episode 14, Season 3 of Music Matters with Darrell Craig Harris
Listen in on my fun recent informative chat with Editor In Chief, podcast producer, voice-over artist, Nigel J. from his home in rural France! Today we hit…
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David Segal and Joe Hardy from Can Do Musos are our special guests on Music Matters with Darrell Craig Harris - Episode 13 - Season 3
It was a real pleasure to re-connect with Drummers - David Segal and Joe Hardy after first meeting at the NAMM show, and recently for Pizza in Las Vegas. Both…
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UK R&B/Soul singer Ashaine White is our Switcher Chats guest on episode 12, season 3, of Music Matters with Darrell Craig Harris.
UK R&B/Soul singer Ashaine White joins me from her home in London to talk about her new release, being a busy vocalist in the UK, working as a music…
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Amazing UK jazz vocalist/artist Beverley Beirne Chats with Music Matters from her home in England! - on Episode 10 - Season 3
(screengrab from the original live stream using Switcher Studio IOS App) Our new Music Matters podcast chat with amazing UK jazz vocalist Beverley Beirne from…
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Christa Renwall - Artist coach, Singer/Songwriter & Political activist is my special Guest on Switcher Chats & Music Matters Podcast
On this episode of Switcher Chats is my good friend Christa Renwall - what a powerhouse lady, multi-talented and passionate in helping other artists realize…
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World-renowned bass player - Reggie Washington is our special guest on episode 8 - season 3 of Music Matters with Darrell Craig Harris
Reggie Washington was both raised and started his musical career in New York. Now he is globally known as a consummate bass player, bandleader, composer…
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Rebecca Angel chats about her new debut album Love Life Choices and background with Darrell Craig Harris on Episode 7 - Season 3
I was looking forward to chatting with Rebecca, especially about her new debut album 'Love Life Choices' - Although having listened to her singing and knowing…