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Middle-Age(d) Musician
by Thom Long
This podcast is for those who've survived thus far in the music biz (full or part time) and still have the talent, initiative and enjoyment. Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/middleagemusician/support
Episodes
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Lat Bloomers still Bloom
Today we're celebrating the late bloomers, the musicians who prove there's no expiration date on a dream.
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The 50-Year Band: Why Rock Has No Retirement Age
The MiddleAgeMusician ai update.
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Hidden Stages-The Golden Voices Very Few Ever Hear
A stunning cruise-ship performance reveals the quiet brilliance of under-the-radar talent. In this episode of Hidden Stages, we celebrate the world-class voices who light up stages most people never see—and why some of the best singers you’ll ever hear work far from the spotlight.
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AI Generated Songs/Music: Good, Bad, Ethical, ???
In this episode, I explore whether AI can actually create a song that people would enjoy. I start with a simple experiment: I ask listeners to hear a song without knowing anything about how it was made. Only after they've listened do I reveal that about 80–90% of the song was created using...
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Confessions of a Concert Snob
I hate to admit this but, I'm a bona-fide concert snob. As a musician, why can't I just attend and enjoy.....even if I had to pay?? This really hit home when I was at a show recently and was sitting in the artist circle section. Almost everyone else was a guest of the headliner who, if I…
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Robert Earl Keen
Robert Earl Keen’s The Greatest Christmas Show on Earth felt less like a concert and more like a shared tradition between the artist and his loyal fans. The circus-themed holiday show featured crowd favorites like “Feeling Good Again,” “Gringo Honeymoon,” and “Merry Christmas from the Family,”…
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Lyle Lovett and His Large Band
This week, we're talking about one of the best concert experiences I've had in a long time — Lyle Lovett and His Large Band. From the moment he walked out to the final encore of If I Had a Boat, it was a masterclass in live music done right. The bonus? Legendary sidemen Lee Sklar and Russ Kunkel...
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John R Miller: An Excellent Opening Act for Robert Earl Keen
I went to see Robert Earl Keen last December during one of the extended stops on what felt like his never-ending Christmas tour. Keen delivered exactly what longtime fans expect: that classic, storytelling Texas country vibe that’s warm, witty, and thoroughly enjoyable. But if I’m being honest…
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Band Life/Ship Life
In this episode of the *Middle Aged Musician* podcast, I broadcast from Nashville, Tennessee, briefly sharing my observations from the local music scene before diving into the main topic: the life of musicians working on cruise ships. I cover the audition process, contract details, daily…
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Filipino Band Rocks Coral Princess
"Picture this: I’m standing on the deck of a Princess cruise ship, the warm ocean breeze in my face, the sun setting over the horizon, and suddenly... the beat drops. From the lounge behind me comes this incredible sound — tight guitars, killer drums, and voices that hit every note perfectly. I...
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Darrell Scott: Still the King of Americana
In this episode, I recount attending a live concert featuring Americana legend Darrell Scott and opener Wil Hoge in Knoxville. I share my long-standing admiration for Scott, detail the setlist, and reflect on both the highlights e and challenges of the night, including disruptive audience…
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Reset
In this episode, I talk about my need for a personal and creative reset as I navigate some big life changes—like starting a new job, shifts in my family, and building a new website. I reflect on how this podcast began as a legacy for my son and a way to share the insights I’ve gained from decades...
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Working a Variety of Venues
As a solo-gigging musician, I have a few "standing" gigs but I also have the occasional opportunity to work other, different venues. This is a normal part of a musician's life so I address my most recent weekend where I worked an outside event, a church service and a funeral. All three acoustic…
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Dealing with Injuries when they Impede your ability to perform
Call it "middle-aged dude trying to still be Superman" or whatever....stuff happens. I sustained a very minor yet painful injury to my chording hand which caused me to build-in some workarounds to my playing. As of this recording, I'm actually doing much better but for several weeks, I felt like…
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I'm Back!! We took some time off to travel out west to Arkansas, Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona.
I took a break with family and am now back in the saddle, with additional gigs and other cool items. Enjoy and and please share and subscribe as I want others to realize, life is too short to not LIVE!!
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Friends in The Biz
We all need friends and especially in the music world. Unfortunately, the lack of solid relationships is often the norm so when we link with someone legit and strong, it's always a good idea to work on maintaining. I share some recent insights pertaining a situation I encountered over the…
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The Glass is Half-Full, Not Empty.
In this episode I encourage you to not give into the victim syndrome so many are struggling with these days. Is making music different now?? YES!! and that's totally the point. Music hasn't stopped...we just had to adjust. From outdoor venues, the Plexiglas performances to online, streaming...
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When what you have isn't enough....equipment.
The life of a part-time musician comes with lots of satisfaction as well as temptation. I decided many years ago to not "break the bank" on equipment but occasionally I find myself needing more than I currently own (or can afford). This episode I chat about three gigs I have this weekend whereas...
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Flexibility
This episode is about a skillset we use in all facets of life and the music biz is no different. I share some thoughts on how to navigate change without losing your mind. Also, the bumper music is my rendition of Guy Clark's "Boats to Build". Here's a link to the entire song:...
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The Good Set
Full-time, professional musicians are expected to have this every performance. However, as a part-time picker/singer, we occasionally experience far too few of the gigs where everything really comes together. The EQ is tight, the music flows, the vocals are on point and the band is in the pocket....
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Discouragement
In this episode, I talk about being discouraged as a musician. Here's the bottom-line....we all go through valleys in our lives (musical and otherwise). The key is when you find yourself in a valley, keep walking until you get through it. I talk about a couple of anonymous friends who are…
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Getting to The Gig
It's something we all do and often take for granted. In this episode I simply walk through my typical routine of preparation for a weekly gig. The name of the game is planning and preparation.
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Middle-Aged Musician
This is the first, experimental episode for the Middle-Age(d) Musician. The ramblings are many and the point is ambiguous. Basically, I'm in this category of life that seems to be assigned to the purgatory of AARP and unimportant unless you're super rich or famous of which I am neither. I hope to...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
This podcast is for those who've survived thus far in the music biz (full or part time) and still have the talent, initiative and enjoyment. Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/middleagemusician/support
HOSTED BY
Thom Long
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