Life of a Band Leader

🎙️ Life of a Band Leader — Featuring Dave Slonaker Hosted by Angela O’Neill and Outrageous8 RecordsIn this episode of Life of a Band Leader, Angela O’Neill welcomes acclaimed trumpeter, bandleader, arranger, and educator Dave Slonaker for an engaging conversation about the art, business, and passion behind a life in music.With a career spanning performance, education, and musical leadership, Dave shares insights into what it takes to build a successful career while staying true to your artistic vision. From memorable performances to lessons learned along the way, this episode offers a fascinating look into the world of a dedicated musician and bandleader.🎺 In this episode: ✨ Dave's musical journey and career highlights ✨ The challenges and rewards of leading a band ✨ The importance of mentorship and music education ✨ Stories from the stage and behind the scenes ✨ Advice for aspiring musicians and performersWhether you're a musician, educator, jazz enthusiast, or simply curious about the lives of professional artists, you'll enjoy this thoughtful and inspiring conversation.🎧 Life of a Band Leader is a series hosted by Angela O’Neill of The Outrageous8, featuring conversations with musicians, entertainers, and creative professionals who share their experiences, challenges, and successes.👉 Watch now: https://youtu.be/OPWfPOl1U1I🔔 Be sure to like, comment, and subscribe for more interviews, music, and behind-the-scenes stories from the world of jazz and live performance.#LifeOfABandLeader #DaveSlonaker #AngelaONeill #TheOutrageous8 #JazzPodcast #Trumpet #BigBand #JazzMusic #Bandleader #MusicianLife

🎙️ Life of a Band Leader — Featuring Dave Schumacher Hosted by Angela O’Neill of The Outrageous8In this episode of Life of a Band Leader, Angela O’Neill sits down with musician, entertainer, and bandleader Dave Schumacher for a lively and insightful conversation about the realities of life in music.From performing and leading bands to navigating the ever-changing entertainment industry, Dave shares stories, lessons, and behind-the-scenes moments from his journey as a working musician.🎶 In this episode: ✨ Dave’s musical journey and career highlights ✨ What it takes to lead and sustain a successful band ✨ The challenges and rewards of performing live ✨ Stories from the stage and the world of entertainment ✨ Insights into creativity, professionalism, and longevity in musicWhether you’re a musician, performer, or simply love hearing authentic stories from seasoned artists, this episode offers inspiration, humor, and real-world wisdom from someone who’s lived the life.🎧 Life of a Band Leader is hosted by Angela O’Neill of The Outrageous8 — spotlighting musicians, creatives, and industry professionals who share their journeys, challenges, and passion for the art of performance.👉 Watch now: https://youtu.be/aDCyFVvtsUc🔔 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more episodes and live music content.#LifeOfABandLeader #DaveSchumacher #AngelaONeill #MusicPodcast #BandLeader #MusicianLife #Jazz #LiveMusic

🎙️ Episode 10 – Angela O’Neill Interviews Teryn Re In this exciting episode of the podcast, Angela O’Neill sits down with the incredibly talented Teryn Re for an engaging conversation about music, creativity, career journeys, inspiration, and the passion behind pursuing an artistic life. From personal stories and industry insights to the challenges and rewards of following your creative path, this episode is filled with thoughtful discussion, laughs, and inspiration for artists, musicians, and dreamers alike. ✨ In This Episode: • Teryn Re’s creative journey • Behind-the-scenes stories from the music world • Inspiration, artistry, and personal growth • The realities of building a career in entertainment • Honest conversation about creativity and passion Teryn Ré is a Southern California based musician, arranger, and educator from Laguna Niguel, CA. She has been performing in the greater Orange County and Los Angeles areas for over 20 years with a variety of groups including her big band, the Teryn Ré Big Band, and various duo, trio, and quartet ensembles. Several recordings are available on all streaming sites, including the Teryn Ré Big Band, the Teryn Ré Trio, and two singer-songwriter albums. Her upcoming quartet album features a drum-less quartet with Larry Koonse (guitar), Ahmet Turkmenoglu (bass) and Josh Welchez (trumpet). Teryn currently teaches at Cal State Fullerton, directing the vocal jazz major, as well as Fullerton College, Saddleback College and Long Beach City College. Whether you're a fan of jazz, music interviews, podcasts, or creative conversations, you’ll love this episode! 🎧 Watch now and don’t forget to: 👍 Like 💬 Comment 🔔 Subscribe for more interviews, music, and conversations with Angela O’Neill Follow Angela O’Neill and the Outrageous8 for upcoming shows, music releases, and more: 🌐 www.outrageous8.com #AngelaONeill #Podcast #Interview #MusicPodcast #Jazz #CreativeJourney #TerynRe #ArtistInterview #WomenInMusic #Outrageous8

🎙️ Episode 9 - Life of a Band Leader — Guillaume Bougard Hosted by Angela O’Neill of The Outrageous8 In this special episode of Life of a Band Leader, host Angela O’Neill sits down with Guillaume Bougard — an internationally acclaimed musician, composer, and conductor whose journey bridges cultures, styles, and creative disciplines. Guillaume shares an intimate look at his life in music, including: ✨ His musical beginnings — how his upbringing and early influences shaped his artistic voice ✨ The art of leadership — insights on directing ensembles and working with diverse musicians ✨ Balancing creativity and collaboration in a dynamic industry ✨ Lessons learned on the road — from composing to performance, and the realities of life as a bandleader Whether you’re a musician, composer, band leader, or simply passionate about creative careers in music, this conversation is full of thoughtful stories, practical wisdom, and inspiring moments. 🎧 Subscribe for more candid conversations with artists, creators, and industry professionals on Life of a Band Leader. 👇 Tell us in the comments what insight from Guillaume’s story resonated with you! Read below for Guillaume's bio! Guillaume Bougard founded TABOU1, a label dedicated to the full spectrum of Jamaican reggae in 1996. TABOU1 was born out of a lifelong obsession with reggae culture and a hands- on approach to making records: getting the right riddims, the right voices and mixes. Over the years, TABOU1 has released about 150 titles—from roots and rockers to dub, growing into one of the most active reggae labels. TABOU1 has worked closely with the legendary drum and bass duo and producers Sly & Robbie, producing music with icons including Bitty McLean, Third World, U-Roy, Horace Andy, Johnny Clarke, Gregory Isaacs, Black Uhuru, Mighty Diamonds, etc... TABOU1 was also an early mover in the digital era and was the very first reggae label to sell on online platforms in 2004. https://taxitabou1.bandcamp.com/  Radio host (early community building): Hosted the “Babylon” program on Lille station RCV for three years—helping build reggae culture locally long before TABOU1 existed.  Catalog stewardship: Recognized for managing a large catalogue of Jamaican music, of about 4,000 tracks.  Artist advocacy: Served as an advocate representing 250+ Jamaican recording artists in a $4 million copyright lawsuit.  Teaching / guest residency: o Invited as a Rankin Scholar at Drexel University for lectures and a live mixing demonstration, bringing reggae production and the business of recorded music directly to students. o Invited by the University of Guangzhou (China) for a series of presentations and a concert with Sly & Robbie and Bitty McLean  New platform work (artist-first tech): In recent years, he’s been building a new TABOU1 platform exploring digital + vinyl releases using blockchain/NFT tooling with the goal of creating a better fan experience and fairer artist economics. Other  Finance + dealmaking background (pre-TABOU1): Before going all-in on music, Guillaume, who studied finance at EDHEC Business School, worked in corporate finance as Vice President in M&A at Banque Worms.  Parallel to running TABOU1, Guillaume was a founding shareholder and Chief Financial Officer / Chief Operating officer of SICAT, a startup company making innovative advanced materials used as catalyst supports in the chemical industry, which got sold to a European conglomerate in 2022. #LifeOfABandLeader #GuillaumeBougard #AngelaONeill #MusicPodcast #BandLeaderLife #ComposerJourney #BehindTheMusic

🎙️ Life of a Band Leader — Episode 8 Featuring Mark Winkler Hosted by Angela O’Neill of The Outrageous8 In this engaging episode of Life of a Band Leader, Angela O’Neill sits down with acclaimed jazz vocalist and lyricist Mark Winkler for a rich and insightful conversation about a life devoted to music. With decades of experience as a performer, songwriter, and storyteller, Mark shares what it really takes to build and sustain a career in jazz — from finding your voice as an artist to navigating the ever-changing music industry. 🎶 In this episode, you’ll discover: ✨ Mark’s journey into jazz and songwriting ✨ The art of interpreting lyrics and telling a story through song ✨ What it takes to stay creative and relevant over time ✨ Honest reflections on the life of a working musician Known for his wit, warmth, and deep musicality, Mark brings both wisdom and humor to this conversation — making it a must-watch for musicians, vocalists, and lovers of the Great American Songbook. 🎧 Whether you're a bandleader, performer, or simply passionate about music, this episode offers inspiration, insight, and a behind-the-scenes look at the craft. 👉 Watch now: https://youtu.be/qm4IBYHWEdc 🔔 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more episodes of Life of a Band Leader. #LifeOfABandLeader #MarkWinkler #AngelaONeill #JazzVocalist #Songwriting #BandLeader #MusicPodcast #JazzMusic Mark Winkler is a platinum award-winning singer/lyricist who has had over 250 of his songs recorded by such artists as Dianne Reeves, Steve Tyrell, Liza Minnelli, Jane Monheit, and Lea Salonga. He has written lyrics for tunes by such esteemed composers as Wayne Shorter, Dexter Gordon, Joshua Redman, and David Benoit. He has released 21 solo albums that regularly place high on the jazz charts and he has gotten excellent reviews including two “Top Vocal CDs of the year” in 2021 and 2023 in Jazziz Magazine. He has written songs for the hit musical revue Naked Boys Singing! and is also the co-writer for the musical revues Bark!, Too Old for the Chorus and Play It Cool. As an educator, he has taught his lyric writing class at UCLA extension for 19 years and at The Songwriting School for over 10 years. His first book “The Songwriter’s Handbook” is now available. It not only teaches the craft of writing great lyrics – but it is peppered with anecdotes about his 30 years as a songwriter/performer.

🎙️ Life of a Band Leader — Episode 7 Featuring Dan Olivo Hosted by Angela O’Neill of The Outrageous8 In Episode 7 of Life of a Band Leader, Angela O’Neill sits down with acclaimed musician and bandleader Dan Olivo for an engaging and insightful conversation about life in music — on and off the stage. From his early influences to building a career as a working musician, Dan shares the real story behind the journey: the challenges, the wins, and the passion that drives it all. 🎶 In this episode, you’ll discover: ✨ Dan’s path into music and what shaped his sound ✨ What it really takes to lead a band ✨ Lessons from performing, collaborating, and evolving as an artist ✨ Honest insights into the highs and lows of a life in music Whether you're a musician, bandleader, or simply someone who loves great music and real conversations, this episode offers inspiration, authenticity, and a behind-the-scenes look at the craft. 🌐 Learn more about Dan Olivo: 👉 http://danolivo.com Drop us a comment and let us know what resonated with you most! #LifeOfABandLeader #DanOlivo #AngelaONeill #TheOutrageous8 #MusicPodcast #BandLeader #MusicianLife #Jazz #CreativeJourney

🎶 Episode 06 — Marsha Bartenetti 🎙️ Life of a Band Leader with Angela O’Neill of The Outrageous8 In this episode, Angela O’Neill sits down with the one and only Marsha Bartenetti — a woman whose voice millions of Americans once heard every single day. At one time, Marsha was known as America’s #1 voicemail voice — the voice behind the beep that became instantly recognizable across the country. But there’s so much more to her story than a recorded greeting. In this candid and inspiring conversation, we explore: ✨ How Marsha became the most recognizable voicemail voice in America ✨ The business and artistry behind voiceover work ✨ Reinvention, resilience, and staying relevant in a changing industry ✨ The connection between voice, identity, and performance From voiceover fame to creative evolution, this episode dives deep into what it really means to find — and own — your voice. Whether you're a performer, creative entrepreneur, voice actor, or simply love a great behind-the-scenes story, this conversation will inspire you. 🎶 Life of a Band Leader is a series hosted by Angela O’Neill of The Outrageous8, spotlighting artists, creatives, and industry professionals who are shaping their own path in music and beyond. 👉 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more episodes. #LifeOfABandLeader #MarshaBartinetti #Voiceover #PodcastInterview #BandLeader #WomenInMusic #CreativeJourney

🎙️ Life of a Band Leader – Episode! 4 Hosted by Angela O’Neill of Outrageous8 Records ▶️ Watch here: https://youtu.be/tc7UsmX1zQo In this inspiring episode of Life of a Band Leader, Angela O’Neill sits down with two incredible music innovators — Ron Cyger and Brent Butterworth — for a deep and candid conversation about leadership, creativity, and the evolving world of music. Ron and Brent bring decades of combined experience as musicians, educators, and industry thinkers. Together with Angela, they explore what it really takes to lead with purpose, adapt to changes in the music landscape, and build a meaningful musical life. In this episode you’ll hear: • Ron & Brent’s journeys in music and leadership • Insightful stories from the stage, the classroom, and beyond • Advice for aspiring band leaders and music creators • How passion, persistence, and perspective shape a musical career Whether you’re a bandleader, composer, performer, educator — or simply love great conversations about the craft of music — this episode delivers thoughtful, actionable insight straight from the professionals. 👉 Don’t forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE & hit the 🔔 so you never miss an episode of Life of a Band Leader! 💬 Drop a comment below: What’s your biggest band-leading challenge? #LifeOfABandLeader #AngelaONeill #Outrageous8Records #RonCyger #BrentButterworth #MusicLeadership #Jazz #BandLeader #MusicPodcast

🎙️ Life of a Band Leader – Featuring Johnny Britt Hosted by Angela O’Neill of Outrageous8 Records ▶️ Watch now: https://youtu.be/g1Q4UQDeLrQ In this inspiring episode of Life of a Band Leader, Angela O’Neill sits down with the one and only Johnny Britt — Grammy-nominated trumpeter, vocalist, producer, and creative force known for his extraordinary musical versatility and leadership in jazz, R&B, and beyond. Angela and Johnny dive deep into his journey in music, what it truly means to lead with both skill and heart, and the lessons he’s learned from decades of performing, recording, and directing ensembles around the world. In this episode you’ll hear: • Johnny’s story from early musical beginnings to international stages • Insights on leading with authenticity and artistic integrity • Behind-the-scenes stories from tours, studios, and collaboration • Advice for emerging band leaders and musicians navigating a changing industry Whether you’re a bandleader, musician, educator, or music lover, this candid conversation delivers wisdom, inspiration, and actionable insights straight from one of today’s most dynamic music voices. 👉 Like, Comment & Subscribe — and hit the 🔔 so you never miss an episode of Life of a Band Leader! 💬 Leave a comment below: What was your favorite insight from Johnny? #LifeOfABandLeader #AngelaONeill #Outrageous8Records #JohnnyBritt #MusicLeadership #Jazz #Trumpet #Podcast #BehindTheMusic

🎙️ 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

🎙️ Life of a Band Leader – Episode 2 - Greg Curtis and Paul Litteral Hosted by Angela O’Neill of Outrageous8 Records ▶️ Listen now: https://youtu.be/sOj7oG16u0U In this insightful episode, Angela welcomes two powerhouse guests — Greg Curtis, a seasoned songwriter & producer behind major R&B and pop hits, and Paul Litteral, a veteran trumpet‑player and band leader with decades on stage and studio who’s worked with rock, jazz and big‑band legends. Together they unpack what it really takes to lead, sustain and evolve a band, covering topics like: - Building a band’s identity while honoring your musical roots - Navigating creative leadership & the practical business of music - Transitioning between roles: musician, band‑leader, producer - Lessons from the road, the studio and countless gigs - Advice for aspiring band‑leaders in today’s music landscape Whether you’re a band‑leader, musician, arranger, or passionate music fan — you’ll walk away with fresh perspectives and inspiring stories from the trenches of band leadership. 👉 Don’t forget: LIKE, SUBSCRIBE & tap the 🔔 so you never miss an episode. 💬 Drop your comments below: What part of being a band‑leader is most challenging for you? #LifeAsABandLeader #AngelaONeill #Outrageous8 #GregCurtis #PaulLitteral #BandLeadership #MusicBiz #Jazz #BigBandExperience

In the debut episode of Life as a Band Leader, Angela O’Neill sits down with acclaimed composer, arranger, and trumpet player Elliot Deutsch to talk about the real journey behind leading a band — from creative vision to chaos, gigs to growth.Elliot shares how he built his own big band, the lessons learned along the way, and what it really takes to balance music, leadership, and passion in today’s jazz world.If you’re a musician, band leader, or music lover, this episode is packed with inspiration, laughs, the brains behind the music, and insider stories from the stage and studio.👉 Subscribe for more behind-the-scenes stories from working band leaders.