Left Of Nashville
Left Of Nashville
A documentary-style podcast that showcases the ups and downs of trying to make a living in music from the left of Nashville. Hosted by Brandon Barnett.
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Created on: 16 Jun 2015 Language: English |
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Left Of Nashville Ep.9 "Where Things Stand" (26.21MB; download) -- In the season finale, Brandon talks about being spread too thin and gives an update on where things are, including the Americana Music Triangle Project.
Your Everloving Arms--Brandon Barnett (Intro music to LON)
Man Who Tries--Brandon Barnett (Outro music for LON)
Americana Music Triangle Selected by: Brandon Barnett [ stations ], Tue, 16 Jun 2015 16:55:55 UTC
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Left Of Nashville Ep.8 "I'm Goin' To Jackson, Pt.2" (19.57MB; download) --
Part 2 of a series, where Brandon continues to find a way to tie Americana Music Triangle to the burgeoning music scene happening now.
Brandon eats a healthy dose of crow, going to the Jackson Area Chamber of Commerce. It turns out to be a gold mine of information and support. He also meets with Frank McMeen, whose Miss Ollie's establishment is offered as the home for the Left Of Nashville movement. Frank even offers his building as a site for a mural by Artist Brian Tull.
Brandon soon figures out that having a plan is good, but not to live or die by it.
Americana Music Triangle
Jackson Area Chamber of Commerce
Miss Ollie's
Artist Brian Tull
Brandon Barnett-Your Everloving Arms-LON intro music
Brandon Barnett-Man Who Tries-LON outro music Selected by: Brandon Barnett [ stations ], Tue, 16 Jun 2015 16:55:49 UTC
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Left Of Nashville Ep. 7 "I'm Goin' To Jackson" Pt.1 (16.88MB; download) -- Brandon takes another long shot, this time, trying to secure gigs in his hometown of Jackson, Tn. He is wanting to use Left Of Nashville to help promote Americana Music Triangle, which he hopes will shine on a light some of the town's most hidden treasures. This is a grassroots campaign, bypassing formal channels, to revitalize Jackson tourism.
Hear some really cool music from John Lee "Sonny Boy" Williamson, and Michael King.
Resources:
Americana Music Triangle
Music
Sonny Boy Williamson Vol.1
Best Of Eddy Arnold
Carl Perkins-The Legendary Sun Classics
Brandon Barnett-Your Everloving Arms (Intro Music Left Of Nashville)
Brandon Barnett-Man Who Tries (Outro Music Left Of Nashville) Selected by: Brandon Barnett [ stations ], Tue, 16 Jun 2015 16:55:42 UTC
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Left Of Nashville Ep.6 "Connect The Dots, La, La, La, La" (19.31MB; download) -- In the episode, Brandon retraces his steps to illustrate how little decisions can turn into big opportunities. Brandon used being an Uber driver to his advantage, getting a music video shot, and getting 'The State I'm In' over to Sony Music Nashville.
Resources:
Steve Jobs' 2005 Stanford Commencement Address: On connecting the dots.
The Instigator's Compass by Srinivas Rao: A beautifully illustrated, butt-kicking and inspiring guide to creating your own way.
The BackPorch With Jay and Brandon: Music podcast that I was a guest on that was the final dot in my podcast launch.
Brandon Barnett--'Man Who Tries' video: Video of my latest single that was shot partially from Uber passengers.
Jonathan Singleton-The Getaway
Brandon Barnett--'Your Everloving Arms':Intro music for Left Of Nashville
Brandon Barnett--'Man Who Tries':New single and outro music for Left Of Nashville Selected by: Brandon Barnett [ stations ], Tue, 16 Jun 2015 16:55:35 UTC
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Left Of Nashville Ep. 5 "Skinny Dipping" (21.01MB; download) -- What does entrepreneurial startup-mastermind, Seth Godin, have to do with you making music? More than you might think. Hear Seth speak on "The Dip," which is when we as creatives think all is lost. Working through "The Dip" is what separates those who achieve from those who do not. Also, listen as Brandon gets out of his comfort zone, and lets serendipity turn a humiliating situation into a small win.
Resources:
Seth's Startup School Episode 12. (Full talk on The Dip)
http://www.sethgodin.com/
Seth's latest book
All Seth's books (including The Dip)
The War Of Art-Steven Pressfield
Man vs. Row--Brent Baxter
Music:
Left Of Nashville Intro Music:
Brandon Barnett-'Your Everloving Arms'
Left Of Nashville Outro Music:
Brandon Barnett-'Man Who Tries'
Selected by: Brandon Barnett [ stations ], Tue, 16 Jun 2015 16:55:28 UTC
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Left Of Nashville Ep. 4 "Network News" (20.34MB; download) -- Brandon discusses what to do and what not to do when it comes to networking in Nashville. Hit writers Jonathan Singleton (Watching Airplanes, Diamond Rings and Old Barstools), and Marty Dodson (Let Me Down Easy, Everybody Wants To Go To Heaven), give their expert advice.
Resources:
SongTown.com: Hit Writers Clay Mills and Marty Dodson's site to navigate the ever-so-often rough waters of Music Row.
Man vs. Row: Hit Writer Brent Baxter's resource to writing in Nashville.
Murphy's Laws of Songwriting Songwriter Ralph Murphy breaks down the anatomy of hit songs with scientific precision.
Nashville Songwriters Association International (NSAI) Ground zero for those new to songwriting in Nashville.
Performing Rights Organizations (PROs)
The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP)
Broadcast Music, Inc. (BMI)
Society of European Stage Authors and Composers (SESAC)
Music:
Jonathan Singleton--The Getaway
Left Of Nashville Intro Music: Brandon Barnett--Your Everloving Arms
Left Of Nashville Outro Music: Brandon Barnett--Man Who Tries
Selected by: Brandon Barnett [ stations ], Tue, 16 Jun 2015 16:55:20 UTC
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Left Of Nashville Ep.3 "Let's Write A Hit!" (20.78MB; download) -- In Episode 3, go behind the scenes into the writing room with hit Nashville songwriter, Jonathan Singleton (Gary Allan, David Nail, Tim McGraw), and learn how Brandon got the opportunity to write with him.
Resources:
Water Liars: http://www.waterliarsmusic.com/ , https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/water-liars/id779642997
Jonathan Singleton: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/the-getaway/id726420805
Brandon Barnett, Theme Song for Left Of Nashville: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/your-everloving-arms-single/id938358059 Selected by: Brandon Barnett [ stations ], Tue, 16 Jun 2015 16:55:12 UTC
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Left Of Nashville Ep.2 "You Only Know What You Know" (19.14MB; download) -- In this episode, Brandon makes a rookie mistake as it pertains to getting his music licensed with a publishing company in Los Angeles. Brandon relays some tips he has received on whether or not to record music himself, and why instrumental takes for your songs are a must when it comes to sync. Listen as he almost gets the break he's been looking for, only to have his hopes dashed because of "not knowing."
'Man Who Tries'--Brandon Barnett
The Recording Revolution is a must for those wanting to record at home on a budget. Founded by Graham Cochrane.
SongTown USA is a wonderful resource for those wanting to get songs cut in Nashville. Created by hit Nashville songwriters, Marty Dodson and Clay Mills.
'Your Everloving Arms'--Brandon Barnett (Left Of Nashville theme song) Selected by: Brandon Barnett [ stations ], Tue, 16 Jun 2015 16:55:02 UTC
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Left Of Nashville Ep.1 "Am I Crazy?" (21.26MB; download) -- A documentary-style podcast that showcases the ups and downs of trying to make a living in music from the left of Nashville. Hosted by Brandon Barnett.
In the debut episode of Left Of Nashville, Brandon takes you on a journey of deciding to leave his career at the age of 38 to pursue music full-time. Get an inside look at the like-minded creatives who are supportive, and the ones who are not as generous.
You will see how Brandon approaches his art like a business, not unlike a start-up. He is equal parts creative and entrepreneur.
Resources:
SonicBids
http://www.sonicbids.com
Brandon Barnett 'Your Everloving Arms'
https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/your-everloving-arms-single/id938358059 Selected by: Brandon Barnett [ stations ], Tue, 16 Jun 2015 16:54:22 UTC
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