Music, the Bed of Life Podcast

Combine a platinum/BMI award-winning dance music producer/remixer/musician, an internationally praised recording artist,and an innovative lyricist/musician and the result is KopaTechnic.Dance music has been evolving since its birth in the mid-80’s and nobody understands the evolution of such music like Rodney K. Jackson (R.K. Jackson) (Madonna’s”Love Don’t Live Here Anymore Remix [Triple Platinum Smash]”, RuPaul’s “Little Drummer Boy”, Cece Peniston’s “Finally”). Born in the era of disco and funky-style tunes, Jackson has forever been a believer in the celebratory message of dancing and what music can have on a person’s soul.
Billboard-charting vocalist Amber Dirks (Sister Sledge, Reflex Ft. Amber Dirks “Feel The Love”, DJ JST & Amber Dirks “Rejoice”, and Power 2 Move “Stepping Out”) offers her powerhouse vocals to the group and lyricist, Jimmie Alston, was more than willing to dedicate his skills and energy to the new project and itwas then that this trio became what is now KopaTechnic.
With the release of their latest single, “Giving Him”, the group offer a taste of what’s to come from Always- The Original Soundtrack. A story about a young diva that rises to the top of the industry and is seduced by power, only to be saved by a higher power.
For more information about Kopatechnic visit their website at:http://www.Kopatechnic.com
 

Ira King is an American Drummer born and raised in Phoenix Arizona. Ira has become a very popular and sought after drummer for bands and sessions. Ira has played with "Sister Sledge featuring Sledgendary" for nearly 2 decades touring nationally and Internationally.
Regularly when he is not touring you can find him playing locally in Phoenix with "Reminisce", an RnB band, at the Blue Martini for the last 10 years. You may also run into him at weddings and corporate jobs playing with top 40 dance band "Static".
He also plays with Laydee Jai and No Drama which is a Soul, RnB, and Funk band.
Ira Plays drums for his church band at Pilgrim Rest Church.

This week's episode brings us pedigreed couple Theresa and Mark Bentley. You will be completely taken in by this couple's love for music, and it quickly becomes apparent their love to educate as well. Knowledge drops abound when it comes to Harp and Guitar which puts this episode at the top of my list of most interesting episodes.
Music by The Bentley Project can be found on iTunes, Spotify, Amazon Music as well as other favorite streaming platforms.
If you reside in Missouri
Visit The Bentley Guitar Studios at:
7 Main St, Parkville Missouri 
Or online at:
http://www.BentleyGuitars.com
 

This episode takes us on a journey with a young lady that has a very special relationship with music! We will talk with Sheila Bradley-Simuel and find out the power music had on some of her life choices.

This episode is the short continuation of episode 6 AFTER we wrapped. Conversation continued and "tape" was still rolling.

** NOTE ** - on location audio had wireless interference (apologies) in spots, resulting in the need to use some audio from nearby microphones. Come back next week for the interesting conversation AFTER wrap of this episode.This episode is a great episode with Dr. Robert C. Fleming, known as Coach, and Dr. Brenda Fleming known as Mama Coach. Dr. Fleming is the former associate director of bands at Arizona State University. Dr. Fleming Hails from Pennsylvania. Coach was a graduate assistant at Carnegie Mellon for Dr. Richard E. Strange. Following he went to University of Tennessee Martin (UT Martin) before coming to Arizona State University to be graduate assistant again for Dr. Richard E. Strange.
I am joined by Hugh Jones, Dave Williams, and Leslie Anderson. Join us while we have a fun discussion highlighting how 'Coach' and Mama Coach, were so integral in instilling music into the bed of life as well as the bond of family for so many individuals.
Piloerection - Definition: The reflex process in which the arrectores pilorum (hair follicle) muscles contract and cause the hair to stand erect.

**HAPPY FATHER'S DAY**Greg is a multi-talented individual playing trumpet, trombone, tuba, piano, guitar, bass, sings, and even tap dances. Come along as I have a chat with Greg as he breaks down a loop that he created, specially for this Podcast, by playing all of the instruments and singing the background vocals. Greg also talks to us about his journey from wild rock star wannabe, to the groomed professional who has toured with the likes of Nils Lofgren lead guitarist for The E Street Band.
More information about Greg Varlotta:
Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/GregVarlottaMusic
YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/@MultiTap
Soundcloudhttps://soundcloud.com/greg-varlotta
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The MacDaddyoshttp://natenathanandthemacdaddyos.com/
 

Rico Cruz tells us about his days in New York as a young up and coming DJ and how his passion for "mixing" turned into more than he even knew was going to happen.

Brian Chartrand talks about his passions for music and how he migrated from being a drummer to playing the guitar and singing. Listen carefully to this episode and you might actually find some insight into Steely Dan's music and lyrics.
Brian also has a great informative and stimulating podcast called "So the Story Goes". You can find it here, along with his other project information.
http://www.BrianChartrand.com
 
 

Jones Nelson is a musician and audio engineer for Alien Sasquatch Studios in Muscle Shoals, AL. He is a disc jockey for WMXZ/WMSR and KTLF. He sings for Million Whispers, Before the Apple, and an up-and-coming band 10 Days From Eden.
For more episodes visit:http://www.MusicTheBedOfLife.com
 
You can find more information for Jones Nelson here:
Alien Sasquatch Studioshttps://www.facebook.com/aliensasquatchstudios/
WVNA 105.5 The Big Doghttps://www.bigdog1055.com/
KTLF - m-f 2pm - 7pm(traditional Hymns and Southern Gospel) MST and s-su 6am - 10am (contemporary Christian)https://ktlf.radio
WMXV My1015 101.5 - m-f 6-10am CST (Hot AC)https://www.my1015.com/
WMSR - 94.9 Country Station - m-f 3pm - 7pm CST (Country)https://www.thebull949.com/