songwriting

Phil Vassar Talks Life Off The Road, Recording in His Wine Cellar, Singing with Family and Friends, Songwriting, and Country Hits, Plus Binge TV with Joel Madison – Episode 535

Multi-platinum selling artist Phil Vassar joins Nancy to discuss his country music journey, life off the road in Nashville, family time and creative projects during the pandemic, and recording from his wine cellar for Circle Network’s ‘Phil Vassar’s Songs from The Cellar’. Plus, Nancy trades binge TV reviews, comments, and suggestions with comedy writer and sitcom producer Joel Madison.

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John Oates Talks Inspiration, Music Roots, ‘Live in Nashville’, and The Good Road Band, Plus Songwriting Advice – Episode 518

Rock and Roll Hall of Famer John Oates joins Nancy to discuss his musical journey from Hall & Oates to his latest solo project ‘Live in Nashville’. Plus, John shares his creative projects and process during the pandemic and how Nashville, his life beyond music, including his love of history, have helped shape his work. And in our second segment, songwriting professor Billy Seidman fills us in on his book ‘The Elements of Song Craft’.

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