Making Money with Live Music - Building a Loyal Audience - Dave Slonaker & Angela O'Neill

🎙️ Life of a Band Leader – Episode 3 Hosted by Angela O’Neill of Outrageous8 Records & Dave Slonaker ▶️ Check out the full podcast interview: https://youtu.be/xNdduwz7D3g In this episode, Angela sits down with acclaimed composer, arranger, and big-band leader Dave Slonaker — a creative force whose work has earned accolades for its modern harmonic sophistication and powerful big-band voice. Together they explore: - How Dave built his big band’s unique personality through arrangement and leadership - The journey of combining musical artistry with organizational leadership in a large ensemble - Real-world stories from gigs, recording sessions, and the day-to-day of band-leading - Advice and insights for aspiring band leaders navigating the evolving music landscape Whether you’re a musician, bandleader, composer/arranger — or simply fascinated by the craft behind big-band jazz — this episode delivers serious inspiration and actionable lessons. 👉 Don’t forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and hit the 🔔 so you never miss an episode. 💬 Leave a comment below: What’s your biggest question about leading a band? #LifeAsABandLeader #AngelaONeill #Outrageous8Records #DaveSlonaker #BigBand #BandLeader #Jazz #MusicLeadership