153 Erica McKenzie (Singer Songwriter, Loop Artist, 1/5 of Flat Susan)

Erica McKenzie is a Kansas City based singer-songwriter / loop artist who over the last 10 years has built a solo career in music as Erica-One-Woman-Band. Her liquid-velvet powerhouse vocals, live looping skills, massive repertoire and soulful originals captivate all who listen. A member of KC’s all-female supergroup ‘Flat Susan’, Erica is living the dream spreading love and light everywhere she goes. Summary In this engaging conversation, Erica McKenzie, a Kansas City-based singer-songwriter and loop artist, shares her journey in the music industry. From her annual music festival, Erica Palooza, to the formation of her all-female band, Flat Susan, Erica discusses the evolution of her career from a solo artist to a collaborative musician. She highlights the creative process of songwriting with her bandmates, the challenges of live looping, and the importance of networking and valuing oneself as an artist. Erica also reflects on her personal growth, the joy of making music, and her aspirations for the future. Check out what Erica is up to here: https://ericamckenziemusic.com/home Check out her All-Female super group Flat Susan: https://flatsusan.com/ ________________ Welcome to the #liveandcreate podcast, hosted by Miguel Antonio, singer-songwriter, speaker and Lead Vocalist of the band Run With It . In this podcast, Miguel engages in meaningful conversations with artists and entrepreneurs, delving into the essence of living a great life and creating great things. Our discussions revolve around the personal stories and inspirations of our guests, touching on practical aspects of both business and artistic creation. These conversations evolve into philosophical explorations, encompassing the art of life, music, and the pursuit of a better world. to be a guest on the show email ⁠⁠[email protected] To check out Miguel's band Run With It ⁠https://runwithitband.net⁠ _______________ Chapters 00:00 The Birth of Erica Palooza 06:38 From Solo Artist to Band Member 12:11 The Art of Live Looping 17:44 Building a Music Career 23:05 Musical Inspirations and Future Goals 26:30 Looking Ahead: Future Aspirations 31:42 The Importance of Confidence in Performance 34:06 Defining a Great Life 36:36 Creating Great Things Through Art 41:39 Closing Bumper .mp4 __________________ Keywords Erica McKenzie, music career, live looping, Flat Susan, songwriting, Kansas City music, collaboration, artist journey, music business, creative process