"Stars In His Eyes" wsg Tony Z. | Secondhand Talent #123

Send us Fan MailWelcome to Season 6, Episode 24, of "Secondhand Talent: The Podcast"!!! In this episode of the Secondhand Talent podcast, Steiner interviews his friend and half of the legendary duo MC Sparkplug, Tony Z.!In this engaging interview, Tony Z., also currently the operator, emcee and co-founder of "The Jukebox" in Burnsville, North Carolina, shares his journey from sound engineer to music venue owner. Discover insights on creating vibrant live music experiences, the art of sound mixing, and the unique charm of a multi-genre karaoke bar in a small mountain town. Check out "The Jukebox" here: https://jukeboxbvl.com/________Click Here For 10% Off Your Total Purchase From Black Box Prompter!https://blackboxprompter.com/?coupon=secondhandtalent________Our featured charity for Season 6 is The Visions Foundation. The Visions Foundation is a non-profit dedicated to enhancing the lives of individuals with Developmental and Intellectual Disabilities in the Chicago area. The Visions Foundation is committed to enhancing the lives of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Grants are provided to offer opportunity and choice to individuals in their own community to realize a fully integrated life. Funds are used to ensure clients are able to go to community activities they are interested in and supplies furniture and other basic needs for individuals who aren’t able to purchase them on their own. It also ensures that each client is able to participate in the Special Olympics if they choose to! Make a difference TODAY for those who truly need it by making a contribution to The Visions Foundation, the official charity designee of Season 6 of "Secondhand Talent: The Podcast."To learn more about The Visions Foundation, please visit their website: https://www.thevisionsfoundation.org/To donate to The Visions Foundation, please click here: https://checkout.square.site/merchant/G21GDHQH2HJSP/checkout/A5547UYFIFVQ3TRGIW3TBESTTo contact The Visions Foundation, please click here: https://www.thevisionsfoundation.org/contact_________Like & Subscribe! New Episodes Every Wednesday!Website: https://www.secondhandtalent.comGoodpods: https://goodpods.com/podcasts/secondhand-talent-the-podcast-264277Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6HV3UtLUVrgF2OKa2NvSjaApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/secondhand-talent-the-podcast/id1680964827________Chapters00:00 Opening Credits00:27 Introduction to Tony Z. & The Jukebox iIn Burnsville, NC02:48 The Importance of Behind-the-Scenes Roles06:03 The Art of Sound and Lighting in Music09:02 Karaoke: A New Perspective11:43 The Journey to Opening a Music Venue15:01 Transforming Karaoke into a Community Experience17:54 The Evolution of the Jukebox Venue21:00 Creating a Multi-Genre Music Space23:51 The Role of the Host in Karaoke27:06 Conclusion and Future of the Jukebox34:12 Exploring Burnsville: A Hidden Gem44:06 Creating a Unique Bar Experience________Support the showWith "Secondhand Talent", we want to devote a platform to taking moments to shine the spotlight on those that manage the spotlights. We want to use this platform to highlight some of our incredible colleagues in the industry whose names you might otherwise never hear. Thank you for joining us - come along, stay a while!Like, Subscribe, and TELL YO FRANDS!!! New Episodes Every Wednesday!!!Feel free to reach out to us at [email protected] to be on the show!!!Follow us on IntagramFollow us on Facebook Much love, Steiner & Steener