PODCAST · music
Turn It On
by Michael J
Nashville, TN based veteran singer/songwriter/guitarist Michael J speaks with industry pros and up-and-coming talent (comedians, writers, producers, musicians, performers, and others) in the field of arts and entertainment.
Episodes
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Guitarist Gaurav Bali
In conversation with guitarist Gaurav Bali.
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Singer-Songwriter Rachel Price
In conversation with singer-songwriter Rachel Price.
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Guitarist Eric Borash - EBO
Eric Borash (EBO) has played guitar with The Warren Brothers, Jace Everett, Radney Foster, Hank Williams III, John Fogerty, Eric Church, Kacey Musgraves, Sunny Sweeney, Thomas Rhett and others. He also makes custom hand-wired guitar amps (ebocustoms.com) used by everyone from Billy Corgan of The...
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Nick Nanton returns!
MJ sits down with his friend, 11-time Emmy Award winning documentary filmmaker Nick Nanton to talk about working with Larry King, going on a raid to shut down a sex-trafficking ring in Haiti with special forces operatives for his film "Operation Toussaint", recipes for success and…
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Composer - Keyboardist Joshua Carter Of Ben Folds, and Jo Dee Messina
MJ and Joshua sit down and talk about composer John Williams, creating music for film, holding down odd jobs, Joshua's short film "The Monster" and so much more.
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Lee Turner Of Darius Rucker
MJ sits down with Lee Turner of Darius Rucker's band and they discuss everything from Lee's early career as a sideman, to landing his longstanding gig with Darius, sobriety, how Lee met his wife, and everything in-between. Lee Turner on Instagram 2Twenty2 Studios Tiffany Turner Music Lyman…
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Everyone Has A Story - Aurora
MJ plays his entire full-length record Aurora and tells the stories behind the songs and the making of the album.
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Brian Craddock of Daughtry
MJ and Brian sit down in Brian's home studio in Nashville, TN and discuss his beginnings in Charlottesville, VA, how he ultimately landed the gig with Daughtry for the last 13 years, their mutual love of all things Tom Petty and one of the best Don Henley stories ever told. Also, another...
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Singer-Songwriter Katie Cole Of The Smashing Pumpkins
MJ sits down with Singer/Songwriter Katie Cole to talk about her beginnings in Australia, her songwriting process, and her touring experience & work with Billy Corgan and The Smashing Pumpkins. Also, another installment of "Stories From The Road". Katie Cole Official Website Katie Cole on Instagram
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The Road So Far
The definitive "Greatest Hits" package of TURN IT ON. This episode is a retrospective of everything that has happened since the show started in 2015 with appearances by every guest that has ever been on the podcast. A perfect starting point for new listeners and the ultimate refresher for…
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The Ivins
MJ sits down and chats with Jim and Jack Ivins and Hatton Taylor of Nashville-based rock outfit The Ivins. Also another installment of "Stories From The Road".
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Jodi Aman - Author, Psychotherapist, Intuitive Counselor, and Anxiety Tamer
Jodi Aman (Author, Psychotherapist, Intuitive Counselor, Anxiety Tamer)
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Singer-Songwriter Bill Crosby
Singer-Songwriter Bill Crosby MJ and Bill chat about their 25 year + friendship, Bill auditioning to play at The Bluebird in Nashville, how he got started writing and performing Children's music and the pitfalls and benefits of living in Nashville. Also, another installment of "Stories From The...
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Samantha Frances of Frances and The Foundation
MJ and Samantha chat about her upbringing, her beginnings in music, Frances & The Foundation, her new project Srry Abt Ur Butt, and what it means to be a true artist. Also, another installment of "Stories From The Road".
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Brandi Sidoryk & Katie Rox of Nice Horse
MJ talks with Brandi and Katie about everything from their beginnings at a songwriting retreat in Hawaii to working with legendary producer Bob Rock, hanging in the studio with Bryan Adams, dealing with “Imposter Syndrome”, touring with Tom Cochrane and everything else in-between. Also, another...
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Drummer-Producer Luke DeJaynes Of Jameson Rodgers
MJ and Luke chat about Luke's beginnings in music, his experiences on the "Beer Never Broke My Heart" Tour with Jameson Rodgers, LANCO, and Luke Combs so far, fish tacos, finding balance in life and another installment of "STORIES FROM THE ROAD".
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Bassist Matt Gandenberger Of Aaron Goodvin, and The Van-Dells.
MJ and Gandenberger sit down in a hotel room on the road in Canada and chat about the road, Matt's new role as a father, and all things music. Also, another installment of "STORIES FROM THE ROAD".
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Bassist Billy Sheehan Of Talas, David Lee Roth, Mr. Big, and The Winery Dogs
MJ sits down with legendary bassist Billy Sheehan and discusses Billy's beginnings in Buffalo, NY through his time playing with David Lee Roth of Van Halen, how he formed Mr. Big, staying fresh with practice techniques, what he does to prepare himself for shows and SO MUCH MORE. Also, another...
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Guitarist Chris Nix Of Jonathan Davis and The Ministry, and The Power Triplets.
Chris Nix returns to the podcast for a third time. He and MJ talk shop about guitars, effects, amps, and all aspects of being a true guitar-nerd. Also, another installment of "Stories From The Road".
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Guitarist Adam Flöhmeyer Of Jameson Rodgers, and Eastland.
MJ and Adam discuss their time touring and playing together, Jameson Rodgers, Veganism, the band Eastland and Texas... "The Best Goddamn Country In The World". Includes another installment of "Stories From The Road", and the song "Our Town" by Adam's band Eastland.
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Drummer Kasey Todd Of Aaron Goodvin, Tonic, Jace Everett, and The Van-Dells
MJ and Kasey talk about playing shows on the road, playing corporate parties, dealing with unruly audience members, and Kasey's time recording at the World Famous Abbey Road Studios in London, among other things. Also, another installment of STORIES FROM THE ROAD.
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2018 Year-End Mini-sode
Turn It On is back! Michael J talks about his podcast hiatus of the last year, discusses the future of the show, gives another installment of "Stories From The Road", and plays the song "Atmosphere" from his latest record "Aurora".
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Via Maris
MJ gives the latest installment of "Stories From The Road' and plays his 2016 release Via Maris and tells the stories behind the songs and the making of the record.
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A Farewell To Tom Petty
MJ and Mark Camire from The Mark Talk podcast talk about the recent tragedy in Las Vegas, gun control, the death of Tom Petty, and the perils of dating in the modern world among other things. It's like one giant "Stories From The Road" installment this time out so buckle up.
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Drummer Mike Malinin Of The Goo Goo Dolls, and Tanya Tucker
Mike Malinin was a member of The Goo Goo Dolls for 19 years. When his tenure with that band ended, he decided to move to Nashville and is now the band leader and drummer for Country Music Legend Tanya Tucker. Michael J and Mike sit down on an outdoor patio at a Starbucks outside of Nashville for…
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Jeff Coffey of Chicago and Don Felder
Jeff Coffey has had an incredible first year as lead Tenor vocalist and bassist of legendary band Chicago. Michael talks to Jeff about his experiences from his beginnings as a Trombonist at Disney in Orlando, FL to signing with RCA Records with his former band House Of Dreams, to his subsequent...
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Singer-Songwriter Kaela Kinney
Ohio native Kaela Kinney has had a very colorful career as a backup singer for Pink, a Britney Spears impersonator, a contemporary Christian artist, and now a modern Country Artist and Entrepreneur. Michael J and Kaela talk about the role of women in popular music, trust issues, and brave…
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Drummer Lee Kelley Of Kendell Marvel, and Hank Williams Jr.
Michael J talks with Nashville touring and session drummer, Lee Kelley. Lee has played with everyone from Gary Allan, Kendell Marvel, Mark Chessnut, and Loverboy to name a few. He is currently the drummer for Hank Williams Jr. Lee Kelley Official Website
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The Phantom Shit and other stories
MJ pays tribute to Chris Cornell, discusses his own personal experience with depression & the suicide of a friend and also delivers the latest installment of "STORIES FROM THE ROAD". MJ also debuts his new single "Can't Stop Now".
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Jace Everett
You may know Jace Everett as the guy who wrote and performed the song "Bad Things" from the hit HBO series True Blood... but he's so much more than just that. In this episode Michael plays the role of both guest and host as this talk is also featured on the latest episode of Jace's podcast,...
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Eric Stuart
Eric Stuart is an accomplished singer/songwriter who has toured with the likes of Ringo Starr and Peter Frampton among many others. He is also a world famous voice actor who has most notably voiced the characters of Brock and James in Pokemon and Seto Kaiba in the highly anticipated North…
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Nick Nanton, Documentary Filmmaker, Best Selling Author & Songwriter.
Nick Nanton, Emmy Award Winning Director/Producer, Best Selling Author & Songwriter
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Interview on OWWR NYC with DJ Sandra Dee
MJ becomes the "Interviewee" for a change on the show Street Beatz on OWWR Radio in NYC with DJ Sandra Dee.
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Manic Mark The 3AM Mayonnaise Man
MJ and his friend and roommate Mark Camire of the Mark Talk Podcast sit down for one of the most "real" and "off-the-cuff" chats of the podcast so far.
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Dave LaGrande, Keyboardist-Saxophonist of Sister Hazel
MJ talks with Sister Hazel Keyboardist/Saxophonist Dave LaGrande from a stateroom on The Rock Boat 2017.
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Attack of the Mini-sode
Attack of the Mini-sode
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Guitarist Chris Nix Of The Power Triplets, and Jonathan Davis and The Ministry returns!
The return of Chris Nix, Nashville Touring/Session Guitarist and member of Jonathan Davis and The Ministry & The Power Triplets to the podcast!
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Singer-Songwriter Sasha Aaron
In conversation with Nashville-based Singer/Songwriter Sasha Aaron
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Bassist-Producer Jackson Eppley Of Randy Houser
In conversation with Nashville Touring Bassist & Producer Jackson Eppley (Randy Houser)
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Drummer Rich Redmond of Jason Aldean
In conversation with Rich Redmond, drummer for Jason Aldean. Rich Redmond is an award winning recording and touring drummer based in Nashville and Los Angeles. As an in demand artist, Rich has recorded/toured/performed with: Jason Aldean, Ludacris, Kelly Clarkson, Bryan Adams, Bob Seger, Joe…
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Josh Paul of Daughtry
In conversation with Josh Paul, bassist for Daughtry
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Singer-Songwriter Brandon Ray
While only in his late 20's, Brandon Ray is already a veteran in the music business. He cut his teeth in touring rock bands going back to when he was only 15 years old. Brandon eventually found his true voice in Country music has been writing songs professionally ever since with some of the…
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Exploding Boy
MJ goes back into the archives and plays some old radio clips, interviews, and music from his first band Exploding Boy.
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Bassist Vail Johnson Of Kenny G, Stevie Nicks, Herbie Hancock, Keb Mo, and George Benson
In conversation with bassist Vail Johnson, bassist for Kenny G, Stevie Nicks, Herbie Hancock, George Benson, Keb Mo and many others.
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Singer-Songwriter Corey Cox
In conversation with Indiana based Pop-Country singer/songwriter Corey Cox
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Indie Artist Caleb Crockett
In conversation with Indie Rock Artist Caleb Crockett
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Drummer Mark Poiesz Of Tyler Farr, Lindsay Ell and Jon Secada
In conversation with Drummer Mark Poiesz (Tyler Farr, Lindsay Ell, Jon Secada)
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Bassist Ryan Madora
In conversation with Nashville touring and session bassist Ryan Madora
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Bassist Luis Espaillat Of Trace Adkins and Lindsay Ell
In conversation with Nashville touring and session bassist Luis Espaillat (Trace Adkins, Lindsay Ell and others).
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Elvio Fernandes of Daughtry
In conversation with Keyboardist-Vocalist-Songwriter-Producer Elvio Fernandes of Daughtry.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Nashville, TN based veteran singer/songwriter/guitarist Michael J speaks with industry pros and up-and-coming talent (comedians, writers, producers, musicians, performers, and others) in the field of arts and entertainment.
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Nashville, TN based veteran singer/songwriter/guitarist Michael J speaks with industry pros and up-and-coming talent (comedians, writers, producers, musicians, performers, and others) in the field of arts and entertainment.
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Turn It On is created and hosted by Michael J.
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