VHC (Vibes, History & Culture)

In this episode, I’m chatting with Paul Whitten, an Army Veteran, History Nerd and the Founder of Nashville Adventures and he is sharing with us his love for history, especially Music City’s rich and diverse musical history, legacy and so much more.

In this episode, we’re taking a deep dive into the rich history and legacy of the Apollo Theater which originally begin in 1914 as a burlesque venue that was white-only. But 20 years later, the theater would transform into African-American Entertainment cultural hub and staple that we know it today. We’re also paying a special tribute to “Showtime at the Apollo” co-host, Kiki Shepard. Song Credits:“Showtime At the Apollo (Theme Song)” ℗ 1987DISCLAIMER:No copyright infringement intended. This song is not my own, instead it belongs to the respective owner(s).NOTICE:"Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use."

In this episode, I’m chatting with musician, singer/songwriter based in Nashville, Lee Isaacs. And Lee is a storyteller at heart who is sharing his musical journey as well as his love for diving deep into the storytelling of classic albums and so much more. Song Credits:“Born Outta This Time” by Lee Isaacs ℗ Lyrradical 2024“Burning the Candle” by Lee Isaacs ℗ 2026DISCLAIMER:No copyright infringement intended. These songs are not my own, instead it belongs to the respective owner(s).NOTICE:"Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use."

In this episode, I’m chatting with UK songwriter and publisher, Greig Watts about his journey as a songwriter and his work in helping other songwriters and producers with their own work. We also had a conversations about songwriters and creators in music navigating the industry today.

In this episode, as the month of March wraps up were celebrating Women’s History Month! And celebrating the commemoration of Women in music with a deep dive into the transformation into the group, LaBelle from the doo-wop girl group to the glam rock soul and futurism sound and style that would provide a blueprint for other female groups and so much more.Song Credits:“Never Walk Alone” by Patti LaBelle & The Blue Belles“Lady Marmalade (Instrumental)” by LaBelle ℗ 1974 SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT“No Scrubs (Instrumental)” by TLC ℗ 1999 LaFace Records LLC“Lady Marmalade” by Christina Aguilera, Lil' Kim, Mýa, Pink & Missy Elliot ℗ 2001 Interscope Records“What Can I Do For You?” by LaBelle ℗ 1974 SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENTDISCLAIMER:No copyright infringement intended. These songs are not my own, instead it belongs to the respective owner(s).NOTICE:"Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use."

In this episode, I’m chatting with retired pianist, composer and author, Kurt Ellenberger as we discuss his musical journey and how that lead to him writing about the interconnection between not just classical music, but other genres when it comes to math and so much more. 

In this episode and just in time for the St. Patrick’s Day holiday, I’m chatting with Irish fiddle musician Tara Connaghan and we’re discussing her musical journey and about her work with sharing knowledge and experience with session etiquette and so much more. Song Credits:“Máire Mhaitiú, slow air” by Tara Connaghan“The Kesh Jig/The Monaghan/Morrison's Jig (Medley)” by Craig Duncan ℗ 2009 Green Hill ProductionsDISCLAIMER:No copyright infringement intended. These songs are not my own, instead it belongs to the respective owner(s)NOTICE:"Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use."

In this episode, we are taking the journey into the music and musical culture of Puerto Rico. And this journey is inspired by none other than Bad Bunny, after his incredible Super Bowl Halftime show who is also the biggest music superstar in the world right now and he is credited for changing the game for Latin music and Latin Hip-Hop music. We’re exploring how Puerto Rico influenced Bad Bunny's music. We're also looking into how the rich history of the diverse cultures of Puerto Rico has created the music and musical culture there.Song Credits:“DtMF” by Bad Bunny ℗ 2024 Rimas Entertainment LLC.“NUEVAYoL” by Bad Bunny ℗ 2024 Rimas Entertainment LLC.DISCLAIMER:No copyright infringement intended. These songs are not my own, instead it belongs to the respective owner(s).NOTICE:"Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use."

It’s a very special episode of VHC!!! We are celebrating the 100TH Episode! We’re not only celebrating the show and all of that the show has been and will continue to be in enlightening and inspiring stories and histories of music and musical culture. Also on this the special milestone, we’re concluding our celebration of Black History Month as a tie in to the 100TH Anniversary of BHM with reflecting over the 100 years of Black Musical History that we’ve covered on the podcast. Song Credit:“Exhale (Shoop, Shoop) Instrumental” by Whitney Houston ℗ 1995 Arista Records LLCAudio News Credit:KCAU-TV Sioux City Channel 9 ABC “Honoring Black History In Music” – Feb 15, 2023DISCLAIMER:No copyright infringement intended. This song and news audio are not my own, instead it belongs to the respective owner(s).NOTICE:"Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use."

In this episode, in the continuation of the celebration of Black History Month, I’m speaking with the first guest of season four, Clipper Erickson, pianist and composer. Erickson is sharing his passion of sharing stories and preserving the music of classical music greats like Nathaniel Dett, Florence Price and others. Song Credits:“In the Bottoms: IV. Dance” by Clipper Erickson ℗ 2015 Navona“Cinnamon Grove: III. Ritmo moderato e con sentimento” by Clipper Erickson ℗ 2015 Navona“Piano Sonata in E Minor: I. Andante - Allegro” by Clipper Erickson ℗ 2026 NavonaDISCLAIMER:No copyright infringement intended. These songs are not my own, instead it belongs to the respective owner(s).NOTICE:"Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use."

In this episode, in the continuation of our celebration of Black History Month, we’re paying homage to the late/great Richard Smallwood, a gospel music legend whose music has had much impact not just on Gospel music but the world. We’re exploring Smallwood’s incredible compositions and its influence in Black Church musical traditions and Gospel music as well as his early beginnings as a musical prodigy and so much more.Song Credits:“At The Table” by Richard Smallwood & Vision ℗ 1999 Zomba Recording LLC“Trust Me” by Richard Smallwood & Vision ℗ 2011 Verity Gospel Music Group, a unit of Sony Music Entertainment“Calvary” by Richard Smallwood & Vision ℗ 2001 Zomba Recording LLC“Healing” by Richard Smallwood & Vision ℗ 1999 Zomba Recording LLC“I Love The Lord” by Whitney Houston & The Georgia Mass Choir ℗ 1996 Arista Records LLC“Total Praise (Live)” by Richard Smallwood & Vision ℗ 1996 Zomba Recording LLCDISCLAIMER:No copyright infringement intended. The songs used is not my own, instead it belongs to the respective owner(s).NOTICE:"Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use."

In this Season Four Premiere of VHC, we are kicking off Black History Month 2026 by exploring the richness of the artistry, creativity and music of Neo Soul from its roots in 1970s jazz, funk, R&B and soul to some of the early pioneers of the genre from Maxwell to Erykah Badu to Angie Stone to Jill Scott and of course the late/great D’Angelo who we are paying homage to as well. Song Credits:“It Never Rains (In Southern California)” by Tony! Toni! Toné! ℗ 1990 UMG Recordings, Inc.“Tennessee” by Arrested Development ℗ 1992 Capitol Records, LLC “Nothing Even Matters” by Lauryn Hill (feat. D’Angelo) ℗1998 Ruffhouse Records LP “Cruisin” by D’Angelo ℗ 1994 Virgin Records“Send It On” by D’Angelo ℗ 2000 Virgin Records“I Found My Smile Again” by D’Angelo ℗ 1996 Atlantic Recording Corporation for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States and Canada.“On and On” by Erykah Badu ℗ 1997 UMG Recordings, Inc.“Window Seat (Instrumental)” by Erykah Badu ℗ 2010 Universal Motown Records, a division of UMG Recordings, Inc.“Gettin’ In The Way” by Jill Scott ℗ 2000 Hidden Beach Records“Killing Me Softly With His Song” by The Fugees ℗ 1996 Columbia Records, a division of Sony Music EntertainmentDISCLAIMER:No copyright infringement intended. This video is not my own, instead it belongs to the respective owner(s).NOTICE:"Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use."