Writing Prompts! (T Brodzinski edition)

Looking for some inspiration? Here are some writing prompts I threw at T Brodzinski for her episode of the Raw Songwriting podcast. Which one would you choose? Find out what we chose by listening to the episode on your favorite podcasting platform, or by clicking here. 

T Brodzinski - Raw Songwriting Challenge

T Brodzinski - S5E5, Raw Songwriting Challenge

Ohio born T Brodzinski was given a child-sized guitar in the 1st grade and took lessons for several years before taking up the trumpet and joining the school band. T was captivated by her father’s 8-track player, taking in the sounds of doo wop, Janice Joplin and Bob Dylan. But it wasn’t until she turned 30 that she wrote her first song, and then, after founding a women’s collaborative music night, she formed her first band, the non-denominational string trio, Lois and the Lantern. And once the pandemic hit, she formed Ruthless Ginsberg, a band that seeks to sweep aside mistrust and grief with their anti-establishment melodies and tear-down-the-patriarchy harmonies.

Now residing in Fort Collins, Colorado, T Brodzinski crafts heartfelt narratives through her song lyrics. With a soulful voice and expressive guitar playing, her songs are poignant reflections on life's journey and her personal experiences —honest, introspective tales that weave a musical tapestry which captures the essence of both the Midwest and the Rockies, from small-town roots to the majestic landscapes surrounding her chosen home and travels beyond. Her latest collection of original songs explores themes of loss, forgiveness and gratitude, while addressing social issues and calling for activism. T Brodzinski's performances overflow with authenticity as she invites listeners into a world of musical emotion, a space in which song and strings resonate with the universal human experience.

To hear more of T's music, check out:

https://soundcloud.com/theresa-brodzinski

https://www.loisandthelantern.com/

https://ruthlessginsburg.bandcamp.com/

Raw Songwriting Writing Prompts: Ruby Ross Edition

Which prompt would you choose? 

Find out which one Ruby Ross chose on the most recent episode of the Raw Songwriting podcast!

Ruby Ross - Raw Songwriting Interview

Ruby Ross - Raw Songwriting Interview

 

Ruby Ross grew up singing and harmonizing along to doo wop and the Beatles on long car rides with her parents. Growing up in central Virginia, she was exposed to Bluegrass, Old Time and Appalachian music, then started exploring world music at Wesleyan University. After touring with some eclectic singing groups, Ross dipped her toes in songwriting, spending some time in Boston’s open mic scene, then moving to New Orleans where she spent 12 years as a singer-songwriter and in various bands.

Ruby won first place at the Bay Saint Louis ArtsAlive Singer-Songwriter Showcase in 2014, has had her music featured on Buffa Lounge’s “Live From the Back Room”, and has been a member of bands such as Trendafilka, Blato Zato, and Crossing Canal among others, and has performed at JazzFest, Lotus Fest and Tipitina. 

Ruby Ross crafts poignant stories of life, longing and love, set to melodies that refuse to leave your head. Her music will leave you feeling introspective and wanting more.

I got interviewed!

I got interviewed by Jake Douglass of Practicing Musician! We cover a broad range of topics in just over an hour, but it was a total blast! Check it out...

Lissa Scheckenburger - S5E3, Raw Songwriting Challenge!

It's a new episode of the Raw Songwriting Podcast! I got to interview the wonderfully talented and accomplished singer-songwriter Lissa Schneckenburger. We had an insightful conversation about how to incorporate politics into your music, how simple ideas can inspire the richest songs, and much more! Plus, two brand new songs written just for the show!

https://redcircle.com/shows/a37f00e9-9da9-4bc3-84b5-cd306fd2a5b9/ep/c2c42a88-00bd-4929-8be5-e691f6e5b3ab

Tim Ostdiek - S5E1 Raw Songwriting

Tim Ostdiek - E5S1 Raw Songwriting

Originally from Nebraska, Tim Ostdiek was inspired by his father’s passion for music, especially for the Beatles and Paul Simon. Tim picked up the guitar in middle school, started writing songs, and quickly progressed to doing open mics. Once he realized he could get paid to perform several nights a week, there was no turning back from the singer-songwriter lifestyle. 

Now based in Colorado, Tim has been a finalist in esteemed songwriting events such as the Telluride Troubadour and Folksfest Songwriting Showcases. Tim has also had his song “Goodbye” featured in the TV show “Road Trip Nation” and has opened for national touring acts such as Sarah Jarosz. 

Playful, uplifting, and engaging as a singer, songwriter and performer, he writes feel-good, big-hearted folk with a drop of something funky. Tim doesn't shy away from the deep and heavy, but aims to deliver songs with purpose and hope. Tim Ostdiek’s uplifting folk encapsulates the soul of the Heartland.

Check out more of his music at https://timostdiek.com

Raw Songwriting, w/ guests Teresa Storch & Peter Lacis

The Raw Songwriting Podcast, Episode 1: Teresa Storch & Peter Lacis

Teresa Storch is an international live performer of joyful strength and riveting, emotional power. Her soulful-Americana songwriting balances on the fence between folk and jazz, drawing comparisons to Emmylou Harris, Patty Griffin, and Shawn Colvin. She's joined by her emotional support guitarist, multi-instrumentalist Peter Lacis, who's toured nationally with Silva, Johnny & the Mongrels and Barbuda.

Dave sat down with Teresa and Peter to talk about how they normally write songs and how that compared to taking the Raw Songwriting Challenge. Get ready for a raw and riveting discussion about the craft of songwriting!

And checkout TeresaStorch.com for more music.

Very Scary with Gerry McCreary: Twisted Time

Here's the latest episode of Very Scary with Gerry McCreary! 

https://soundcloud.com/davidlc/ep-5v-very-scary-with-gerry-mccreary

Talk Show. Comedy, Sci-Fi, Horror.
Gerry (David Coile) talks with Robert Trebor (Troy Fluhr) who claims to be from a parallel universe where time runs in reverse. Gerry's teenage neighbor, Spencer (Chelsea Kramer) drops in unexpectedly for a sandwich. And in Scary News, Missy Nomer (Anna Yale Anna Yale M French) tells us about the status the vaccine for the coronavirus, new health guidelines from the HHS department, and a unique idea for dissolving police departments.

Very Scary with Gerry McCreary is a semi-improvised comedy interview show that discusses aliens, the paranormal, and wild conspiracy theories.

Ep. 1: Raw Songwriting - Clear Summer Sky

I've been doing a lot of co-writing over the last couple years, and I wanted to film a bit of the process. This is the first episode of a new series of videos I'm putting together, and it covers my songwriting session with Karen Finch as we wrote our song "Clear Summer Sky." Let me know what you think!

Song-a-day January Interview

Trish at Sound Bridge Music decided to do a special follow-up interview with me about my Song-a-day January project!

The Interview!

My official Sound Bridge Featured Artist interview with Tim Ostdiek is now up! Listen to me waxing rhapsodically about my influences and sharing my insights about the local music scene, all while using meandering, run-on sentences like a true artist!