Episode 6 - 'Making Waves' w/ Wales Toney

On Episode 6 of The Grapevine Podcast the gang welcomes on the newest team member, Wales Toney, CEO and Founder of Whale Tale Media. Wales tells his story of turning a hobby into a career and relives how he got connected with Gary and Charlie. The scary process of 'banking on yourself' and starting your own business. A look at what went into his role in creating the album art, graphics and videos for the upcoming record, 'Burn It At Both Ends' . The importance of building a team and finding a guy like Wales who will invest in you as an artist. Funny stories of music video shoots and time on the road Wales has had with the crew! The boys dive into the Music Modernization Act and how the industry has changed for songwriters and artists as a result of streaming. How 'Big Brother' is always watching and what ads pop up on everyone's phones and social media feeds. The importance of connecting with fans and building a relationship with the crowd. Gary and Charlie answer your fan questions and get into a heated debate over favorite Little Debbie's and Pop Tart flavors! Wales Toney is a native of Anderson, SC. He played baseball and studied business at Clemson University. Prior to launching Whale Tale Media, Wales had a full time career in sales. Since the release of 'Put Me In My Place' in the spring of 2019, Wales has had a hand in nearly every piece of visual content from music videos and graphics to album art and behind the scenes footage for Muscadine Bloodline. Song of The Week: 'Put Me In My Place'Big thanks to our media partners at Whale Tale Media. They've got you covered on everything from weddings and media to branding and more. Find them at https://www.whale-tale.com/ Remember to like, rate, review and subscribe to the pod wherever you listen! For all things MB be sure to check out muscadinebloodline.com. You can also follow along on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and YouTube!