Ep. 57 - VAN PLATING - Refusing to Play By The Rules! | The Boston Chris Podcast

Welcome to Episode 57 featuring genre-defying singer/songwriter Van Plating from Lakeland, FL sponsored by our friends at Speakeasy Coffeehouse & Palmyra StudiosWe chatted with Van about growing up north of Orlando, FL, her musical influences, her education, the importance of her vocals in the delivery of her songs, the violin, her songwriting process, being vulnerable in her art, choosing instruments in the studio to accentuate her sound, carving out her spot in the Americana world, her all star album "Orange Blossom Child" & TONS more!This episode includes 2 live performances!Check out all episodes of "The Boston Chris Podcast" here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRVUGoqJJ6AdL2KbXbyB59e-_AOktJbahChapters:00:18: Theme Song00:59: Intro03:44: Van talks about her song “Yesterday Got In The Way”06:38: Van plays “Yesterday Got In The Way”09:43: How I was introduced to Van’s Music12:03: Van’s favorite drinks12:42: Growing Up14:10: First Musical Memories16:44: Lessons from her youth18:47: The definition of genre-defying19:46: Florida Southern College & Vocals as an instrument24:22: Her Confidence25:32: Her 9 year hiatus from music28:39: Her path back to music34:18: Balancing family & music37:33: Blowing up in the Americana World39:01: Her Album “Orange Blossom Child”43:47: Being a guest artist on Heather Little’s album45:46: Pride & Regrets about her career and life47:56: The one person most responsible for her career50:47: Pappy Middleton Ad52:12: Van talks about her song “The Hard Way”59:34: “The Hard Way”1:03:35: Mt. Rushmore of songwriters1:04:46: What the Heck?!1:08:04: Who is the ONE ARTIST she wishes everyone knew about?1:08:49: What’s on Van’s Wishlist?1:10:00: What is Van’s biggest accomplishment?1:11:42: Who does Van think she is?1:12:43: The future for VanSupport Boston Chris💵Become a Member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCao6fJOfevnE7dkMYz3vnQQ/join👕Merchandise Store: https://boston-chris-gaming.creator-s...🎧Purchase Hyper X Products: https://hx.hyperx.gg/BG5FiQXA💵Donate to Paypal: https://www.paypal.me/etxrocksFollow Boston Chris► Twitter https://twitter.com/BostonChrisTTV► Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bostonchristtv/► TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@itsbostonchris► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheBostonChrisShow► Discord https://discord.gg/TkyV9Q2P► Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/thebostonchrisshow► Other Stuff: https://linktr.ee/bostonchrisCheck out the Podcasts:► The Chris & Kadie Show YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRVUGoqJJ6AfeGd6fbyounJgu3bNCwyOr► The Chris & Kadie Show Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4UhHqi95KXlVXzoofzLdKz?si=c335a7dd569f4dec► The Boston Chris Podcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRVUGoqJJ6AdL2KbXbyB59e-_AOktJbah► The Boston Chris Podcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5UeR5tgIGsltEMUh0a22h8?si=b10432ece9ec4db0