Playlist: D. Grant Smith's Portfolio
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Best of 2012 Pt 1 Hour 2
From D. Grant Smith | 59:03
It's been a year of great music. In our second hour D Grant continues to showcase some of his favorite flavors of the year from known and established artists as well as new and emerging ones.
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- Best of 2012 Pt 1 Hour 2
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Great music has been showcased on our program in 2012. Most of it has been new releases but a few songs from last year and two years ago haven't been sampled until now. For everything that has been broadcast on The Appetizer in 2012, D Grant Smith presents his choice selections of the best flavors of music. Included are new releases from Matisyahu, Bruce Springsteen, Snow Patrol and more. Also featured are great new and emerging artists like Zee Avi, Tune-yards, and more.
Old & New Flavor Hour 2
From D. Grant Smith | 59:01
In the second hour D Grant continues to provide a blend of new released material along with older tracks to give us a more complete picture of the artists featured. Legends like Rufus Wainwright and emerging sensations like Ingrid Michaelson are just a sample of the great flavor served in this hour.
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- Old & New Flavor Hour 2
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In the second hour D Grant continues to provide a blend of new released material along with older tracks to give us a more complete picture of the artists featured. Legends like Rufus Wainwright and emerging sensations like Ingrid Michaelson are just a sample of the great flavor served in this hour.
Best Sessions Hour 1
From D. Grant Smith | 59:03
September 20th of this year marks our 9th birthday as a radio program. It's been an honor to be able to serve audiences each week with new and emerging artists, as well as have the opportunity to sit down with them in studio for great conversations and exclusive performances. This week we celebrate our birthday with a look back at our favorite interview sessions as well as the premier airing of a session recorded this past July with indie songwriter Lindsay Katt.
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- Best Sessions Hour 1
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September 20th of this year marks our 9th birthday as a radio program. It's been an honor to be able to serve audiences each week with new and emerging artists, as well as have the opportunity to sit down with them in studio for great conversations and exclusive performances. This week we celebrate our birthday with a look back at our favorite interview sessions as well as the premier airing of a session recorded this past July with indie songwriter Lindsay Katt.
Indie Combo #2 Hour 2
From D. Grant Smith | 59:00
This hour we feature an all-Appetizer artist cast of folks we've connected with over the years in indie music including Elliott Park, Thriving Ivory, Flatfoot 56, Rosi Golan, William Fitzsimmons and much more.
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- Indie Combo #2 Hour 2
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This hour we feature an all-Appetizer artist cast of folks we've connected with over the years in indie music including Elliott Park, Thriving Ivory, Flatfoot 56, Rosi Golan, William Fitzsimmons and much more.
Medium Rare/Well (Hour 1)
From D. Grant Smith | 59:00
This time we have a mixture of emerging and known artists with some new material including Houston, Texas funk band Journey Agents, folk artist Amber Lucille, Iron & Wine's Ghost on Ghost release, 2 tracks from This Is Lizard’s Orca Sessions, a very old b-side tune from Counting Crows, punk rock’s Unwritten Law and much more.
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- Medium Rare/Well (Hour 1)
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This time we have a mixture of emerging and known artists with some new material including Houston, Texas funk band Journey Agents, folk artist Amber Lucille, Iron & Wine's Ghost on Ghost release, 2 tracks from This Is Lizard’s Orca Sessions, a very old b-side tune from Counting Crows, punk rock’s Unwritten Law and much more.
Tasty Treats (hour 1)
From D. Grant Smith | 59:00
This week D Grant serves up a mix of new and not-so-recent tracks from indie and emerging artists. Dine on some musical Tasty Treats with new band Leftover Cuties, Ivan & Alyosha, Appetizer artists Bess Rogers and Jerzy Jung, Wilco and much more. It’s a feast of flavor from known and unknown artists alike this week on The Appetizer
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- Tasty Treats (hour 1)
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This week D Grant serves up a mix of new and not-so-recent tracks from indie and emerging artists. Dine on some musical Tasty Treats with new band Leftover Cuties, Ivan & Alyosha, Appetizer artists Bess Rogers and Jerzy Jung, Wilco and much more. It’s a feast of flavor from known and unknown artists alike this week on The Appetizer
Heartfelt Tunes (Hour 1)
From D. Grant Smith | 59:00
This week D Grant Smith serves up music that stirs the heart both lyrically and musically from known and emerging songwriters including Willie Nelson, Elvis Presley and Andrew Bird. Also new music from emerging songwriter The White Buffalo, Texas duo Danny Schmidt and Carrie Elkin and much more.
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- Heartfelt Tunes (Hour 1)
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This week D Grant Smith serves up music that stirs the heart both lyrically and musically from known and emerging songwriters including Willie Nelson, Elvis Presley and Andrew Bird. Also new music from emerging songwriter The White Buffalo, Texas duo Danny Schmidt and Carrie Elkin and much more.
All-Time Favorites Hr 1
From D. Grant Smith | 59:02
Each week D Grant Smith serves up a blend of music from known and unknown artists. But there hasn't been an opportunity yet for him to share his all-time favorite songs, artists, and styles in one hour...until now. Blending folk with rock including stellar b-sides from Brandi Carlile, Pearl Jam, Bruce Springsteen, Iron & WIne and more, this week's presentation are all faves.
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- All-Time Favorites Hr 1
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- D. Grant Smith
Each week D Grant Smith serves up a blend of music from known and unknown artists. But there hasn't been an opportunity yet for him to share his all-time favorite songs, artists, and styles in one hour...until now. Blending folk with rock including stellar b-sides from Brandi Carlile, Pearl Jam, Bruce Springsteen, Iron & WIne and more, this week's presentation are all faves.
All-Time Favorites Hr 1
From D. Grant Smith | 59:02
Each week D Grant Smith serves up a blend of music from known and unknown artists. But there hasn't been an opportunity yet for him to share his all-time favorite songs, artists, and styles in one hour...until now. Blending folk with rock including stellar b-sides from Brandi Carlile, Pearl Jam, Bruce Springsteen, Iron & WIne and more, this week's presentation are all faves.
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- All-Time Favorites Hr 1
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- D. Grant Smith
Each week D Grant Smith serves up a blend of music from known and unknown artists. But there hasn't been an opportunity yet for him to share his all-time favorite songs, artists, and styles in one hour...until now. Blending folk with rock including stellar b-sides from Brandi Carlile, Pearl Jam, Bruce Springsteen, Iron & WIne and more, this week's presentation are all faves.
Class of 2013 (Hour 1)
From D. Grant Smith | 59:00
Music in 2013 has been really good to us. From established artists like Glen Hansard and Brett Dennen to new pop sensations like Lorde all the way to emerging and unknown indie acts like Dresses, Swear and Shake we have really had a great year in music. We're presenting our favorite songs of the year this time in a program titled Class of 2013. Though some more popular artists will be heard, we’re doing cuts that weren’t showcased elsewhere.
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- Class of 2013 (Hour 1)
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- D. Grant Smith
Music in 2013 has been really good to us. From established artists like Glen Hansard and Brett Dennen to new pop sensations like Lorde all the way to emerging and unknown indie acts like Dresses, Swear and Shake we have really had a great year in music. We're presenting our favorite songs of the year this time in a program titled Class of 2013. Though some more popular artists will be heard, we’re doing cuts that weren’t showcased elsewhere.
The Appetizer Radio Show-Celebrating Breakouts (Hour 1)
From D. Grant Smith | 59:02
It’s a big week for us as we celebrate our 11th birthday as not only a radio program but also as a contributor to the fabric of music experience. This hour we’re celebrating musical breakthrough by showcasing artists that The Appetizer Radio Show has connected with in the past decade and more through interviews, exclusive sessions and concert performances. Most of these artists are featured in podcasts at our website as well as our blog. We’ll experience music from their first days before they became as well known as they are now. To me, that’s one of the best ways to celebrate greatness. Iron & Wine, Dry The River, Brooke Fraser, Ingrid Michaelson and more all coming up.
It’s a big week for us as we celebrate our 11th birthday as not only a radio program but also as a contributor to the fabric of music experience. This hour we’re celebrating musical breakthrough by showcasing artists that The Appetizer Radio Show has connected with in the past decade and more through interviews, exclusive sessions and concert performances. Most of these artists are featured in podcasts at our website as well as our blog. We’ll experience music from their first days before they became as well known as they are now. To me, that’s one of the best ways to celebrate greatness. Iron & Wine, Dry The River, Brooke Fraser, Ingrid Michaelson and more all coming up.
The Appetizer Radio Show-Celebrating Breakouts (Hour 2)
From D. Grant Smith | 59:01
This is a special week here on The Appetizer Radio Show. It’s our 11th birthday, as we first went on the air in Abilene, Tx on KACU Sept 20, 2003. A lot has happened since then, both in our carriage to new stations across the country. We’ve had the fortune of impacting indie music to create very positive change, and made some great connections with indie artists along the way. This hour our focus is exclusively on the special sessions we’ve had with feature artists, and recordings you won’t hear anywhere else. Some are live recordings from the stage, others are exclusive sessions we’ve had in studio.
This is a special week here on The Appetizer Radio Show. It’s our 11th birthday, as we first went on the air in Abilene, Tx on KACU Sept 20, 2003. A lot has happened since then, both in our carriage to new stations across the country. We’ve had the fortune of impacting indie music to create very positive change, and made some great connections with indie artists along the way. This hour our focus is exclusively on the special sessions we’ve had with feature artists, and recordings you won’t hear anywhere else. Some are live recordings from the stage, others are exclusive sessions we’ve had in studio.
15 Songwriters (Hour 1)
From D. Grant Smith | Part of the The Appetizer Radio Show series | 59:00
2015 has really been a stellar year thus far and we’re on a few months into it. This week, 15 songwriters who have made a big impression with their latest releases including feature artists Vanessa Peters and Kelley McRae, James Vincent McMorrow, duo folk groups The Lone Bellow, The Both, Bradford Loomis and Beth Whitney and a lot more.
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- 15 Songwriters (Hour 1)
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2015 has really been a stellar year thus far and we’re on a few months into it. This week, 15 songwriters who have made a big impression with their latest releases including feature artists Vanessa Peters and Kelley McRae, James Vincent McMorrow, duo folk groups The Lone Bellow, The Both, Bradford Loomis and Beth Whitney and a lot more.
Noticeables (Hour 1)
From D. Grant Smith | Part of the The Appetizer Radio Show series | 59:02
The presentation this time is called Noticeables because many of the artists are emerging acts who want just that, to be noticed and discovered by you. Here’s the thing, in the digital age of the Web, social media, youtube, and infinite possibilities the whole concept of “Musical Discovery” is a bit ambiguous. Instead of discovering, what is we embraced and celebrated great music? That’s what we’ll do this time as I showcase to you artists worth noticing. On the way we'll treasure Noticeables like emerging artists David Nyro, Dan O'Conner, Timothy Palmer and much more.
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- Noticeables (Hour 1)
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- D. Grant Smith
The presentation this time is called Noticeables because many of the artists are emerging acts who want just that, to be noticed and discovered by you. Here’s the thing, in the digital age of the Web, social media, youtube, and infinite possibilities the whole concept of “Musical Discovery” is a bit ambiguous. Instead of discovering, what is we embraced and celebrated great music? That’s what we’ll do this time as I showcase to you artists worth noticing. On the way we'll treasure Noticeables like emerging artists David Nyro, Dan O'Conner, Timothy Palmer and much more.
Noticeables (Hour 2)
From D. Grant Smith | Part of the The Appetizer Radio Show series | 59:02
We have within each of us a desire to be noticed, or found worthy. It’s inherent in every human being. Being noticed is one thing, but graduating from noticed to treasured is the real treat. So this time around I have some delectable cuts of music from emerging and outstanding artists that I know you’ll not only find appealing, but treasure as well like The Ballroom Thieves, JJ Grey & Mofro and The Rocketboys.
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- Noticeables (Hour 2)
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- D. Grant Smith
We have within each of us a desire to be noticed, or found worthy. It’s inherent in every human being. Being noticed is one thing, but graduating from noticed to treasured is the real treat. So this time around I have some delectable cuts of music from emerging and outstanding artists that I know you’ll not only find appealing, but treasure as well like The Ballroom Thieves, JJ Grey & Mofro and The Rocketboys.
Indie Influentials (Hour 1)
From D. Grant Smith | Part of the The Appetizer Radio Show series | 59:02
We as a culture and as humans spend a lot of time with technology, all focused on the newest, latest and most updated this, that and the other. We all are almost captivated by “new.” What about the great things that inspired and influenced the new excellence we have? Especially in music? This presentation of The Appetizer Radio Show ventures into the past to explore subtle ways that legendary songwriters' influence is experienced today.
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- Indie Influentials (Hour 1)
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- D. Grant Smith
We as a culture and as humans spend a lot of time with technology, all focused on the newest, latest and most updated this, that and the other. We all are almost captivated by “new.” What about the great things that inspired and influenced the new excellence we have? Especially in music? This presentation of The Appetizer Radio Show ventures into the past to explore subtle ways that legendary songwriters' influence is experienced today.
Character Songwriting (Hour 2)
From D. Grant Smith | Part of the The Appetizer Radio Show series | 59:02
This hour we’re going to dive into a few recent releases and some older rarities and B-sides from some of the greatest songwriters of all time like Taj Mahal, Fleetwood Mac, and Bruce Springsteen. We’ll also be drawn into the brilliant storytelling of Iron & Wine, Ivan & Alyosha, William Fitzsimmons and more.
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- Character Songwriting (Hour 2)
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- D. Grant Smith
This hour we’re going to dive into a few recent releases and some older rarities and B-sides from some of the greatest songwriters of all time like Taj Mahal, Fleetwood Mac, and Bruce Springsteen. We’ll also be drawn into the brilliant storytelling of Iron & Wine, Ivan & Alyosha, William Fitzsimmons and more.
10 Years Going (Hour 2)
From D. Grant Smith | Part of the The Appetizer Radio Show series | 59:04
In our 2nd hour, Smith brings us into the soundtrack story of love, this time with a few indie artists who have experienced the journey with him like Susan Enan, Lindsay Katt, Kelley Mcrae, William Fitzsimmons and more.
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- 10 Years Going (Hour 2)
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In our 2nd hour, Smith brings us into the soundtrack story of love, this time with a few indie artists who have experienced the journey with him like Susan Enan, Lindsay Katt, Kelley Mcrae, William Fitzsimmons and more.
Covered In Covers (Hour 1)
From D. Grant Smith | Part of the The Appetizer Radio Show series | 59:01
Our annual Covers Special returns with new cover songs from Iron & Wine and Ben Bridwell's latest release, Amanda Palmer takes on Radiohead using her ukelele, rising indie acoustic artist Megan Davies mashes up 4 new pop tracks at once and much more.
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- Covered In Covers (Hour 1)
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Our annual Covers Special returns with new cover songs from Iron & Wine and Ben Bridwell's latest release, Amanda Palmer takes on Radiohead using her ukelele, rising indie acoustic artist Megan Davies mashes up 4 new pop tracks at once and much more.
Artistic Acclaim (Hour 1)
From D. Grant Smith | Part of the The Appetizer Radio Show series | 59:02
2015 has been a year of resurgence from legendary artists like Cassandra Wilson and Van Morrison. It's also been a year of new discoveries like indie folk duo These Fine Moments and Aryn Michelle. And a few of indie's rising stars have new releases like David Ramirez and Joss Stone. All of these artists and more are our feature this week.
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- Artistic Acclaim (Hour 1)
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- D. Grant Smith
2015 has been a year of resurgence from legendary artists like Cassandra Wilson and Van Morrison. It's also been a year of new discoveries like indie folk duo These Fine Moments and Aryn Michelle. And a few of indie's rising stars have new releases like David Ramirez and Joss Stone. All of these artists and more are our feature this week.
13 Hooks (hour 1)
From D. Grant Smith | Part of the The Appetizer Radio Show series | 59:00
This week, I have Hooks for you from 13 artists, all recently released material that will give you ample reason to pick up the full album. Music on the way this hour from bluesman Randall Bramblett, New Zealander and folk artist Holly Arrowsmith, alternative music from Zoo Pilot and The British IBM, the collaborative cover album from Iron & Wine and Ben Bridwell, indie pop styles of Katie Lott and more.
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- 13 Hooks (hour 1)
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- D. Grant Smith
This week, I have Hooks for you from 13 artists, all recently released material that will give you ample reason to pick up the full album. Music on the way this hour from bluesman Randall Bramblett, New Zealander and folk artist Holly Arrowsmith, alternative music from Zoo Pilot and The British IBM, the collaborative cover album from Iron & Wine and Ben Bridwell, indie pop styles of Katie Lott and more.
New Releases (hour 1)
From D. Grant Smith | Part of the The Appetizer Radio Show series | 59:02
This week we’re exploring some magnificent new releases that have come through both in the past few weeks and also this year. A few friends of the show have new projects including my good friend Jerzy Jung on the way. We’ll also hear a great instrumental progressive rock band called Ovrfwrd later on as well as indie alternative from City & Colour, Squeeze, Tx Americana/Country artist Dick LeMasters, Gordon Vincent who has a sound like 60s era Bob Dylan, and songwriting sensation Timothy Palmer.
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- New Releases (hour 1)
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- D. Grant Smith
This week we’re exploring some magnificent new releases that have come through both in the past few weeks and also this year. A few friends of the show have new projects including my good friend Jerzy Jung on the way. We’ll also hear a great instrumental progressive rock band called Ovrfwrd later on as well as indie alternative from City & Colour, Squeeze, Tx Americana/Country artist Dick LeMasters, Gordon Vincent who has a sound like 60s era Bob Dylan, and songwriting sensation Timothy Palmer.
Thanksgiving Special-Friends Giving (hour 1)
From D. Grant Smith | Part of the The Appetizer Radio Show series | 59:02
For Thanksgiving week, I have a series of songs from fantastic albums that are all about gathering together in appreciation.
There’s a trend that’s catching on, and I admit to being a little late to the party on this, but the celebration of Friends-Giving is a really cool thing, and a way to communicate thanks to friends outside of the family line. That’s what I want to do this week with you right here. I appreciate the connection you give me and for you spending a little bit of time right here with me each week. So this time I have a collection of some of my favorite albums from the past few years, many of them new releases. Indie singer-songwriters Calexico & Iron & Wine, Samsel and the Skirt, Brandi Carlile, and Andrew Belle on the way plus alternative’s Augustana, Blues Traveler and more.
For Thanksgiving week, I have a series of songs from fantastic albums that are all about gathering together in appreciation.
There’s a trend that’s catching on, and I admit to being a little late to the party on this, but the celebration of Friends-Giving is a really cool thing, and a way to communicate thanks to friends outside of the family line. That’s what I want to do this week with you right here. I appreciate the connection you give me and for you spending a little bit of time right here with me each week. So this time I have a collection of some of my favorite albums from the past few years, many of them new releases. Indie singer-songwriters Calexico & Iron & Wine, Samsel and the Skirt, Brandi Carlile, and Andrew Belle on the way plus alternative’s Augustana, Blues Traveler and more.
Best of 2015 Pt 2 (Hour 1)
From D. Grant Smith | Part of the The Appetizer Radio Show series | 59:02
The Golden Fork Awards are upon us, where we look back at the true best of from 2015 and award the great indie, unsigned and DIY artists for making what is really the best albums of the year. The Grammy’s don’t reflect the hard work, real dedication, and true greatness of what you and I both know to be fantastic music from this year. I’m talking about the albums from Brandi Carlile, Iron & Wine and Ben Bridwell, The Ballroom Thieves, feature artist Kelley McRae, John Aulabaugh and many others all showcased this hour.
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- Best of 2015 Pt 2 (Hour 1)
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- D. Grant Smith
The Golden Fork Awards are upon us, where we look back at the true best of from 2015 and award the great indie, unsigned and DIY artists for making what is really the best albums of the year. The Grammy’s don’t reflect the hard work, real dedication, and true greatness of what you and I both know to be fantastic music from this year. I’m talking about the albums from Brandi Carlile, Iron & Wine and Ben Bridwell, The Ballroom Thieves, feature artist Kelley McRae, John Aulabaugh and many others all showcased this hour.
Best of 2015 Pt 2 (Hour 2)
From D. Grant Smith | Part of the The Appetizer Radio Show series | 59:02
The Golden Fork Awards are upon us, where we look back at the true best of from 2015 and award the great indie, unsigned and DIY artists for making what is really the best albums of the year. The Grammy’s don’t reflect the hard work, real dedication, and true greatness of what you and I both know to be fantastic music from this year. I’m talking about the albums from Brandi Carlile, Iron & Wine and Ben Bridwell, The Ballroom Thieves, feature artist Kelley McRae, John Aulabaugh and many others.
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- Best of 2015 Pt 2 (Hour 2)
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- D. Grant Smith
The Golden Fork Awards are upon us, where we look back at the true best of from 2015 and award the great indie, unsigned and DIY artists for making what is really the best albums of the year. The Grammy’s don’t reflect the hard work, real dedication, and true greatness of what you and I both know to be fantastic music from this year. I’m talking about the albums from Brandi Carlile, Iron & Wine and Ben Bridwell, The Ballroom Thieves, feature artist Kelley McRae, John Aulabaugh and many others.
Conversation Pieces (Hour 1)
From D. Grant Smith | Part of the The Appetizer Radio Show series | 59:02
Conversations spark new ideas, learning experiences, and can lead to discoveries more profound that most of us realize. A recent breakfast conversation led to this week's music collection, including a very special dedication towards the end of the hour for a friend who passed away late last year. A candid and honest walk down new and older music memories from both indie and DIY musicians like Augustus and Luther Dickinson, as well as a few mainstream icons like Bruce Springsteen and Brett Dennen.
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- Conversation Pieces (Hour 1)
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- D. Grant Smith
Conversations spark new ideas, learning experiences, and can lead to discoveries more profound that most of us realize. A recent breakfast conversation led to this week's music collection, including a very special dedication towards the end of the hour for a friend who passed away late last year. A candid and honest walk down new and older music memories from both indie and DIY musicians like Augustus and Luther Dickinson, as well as a few mainstream icons like Bruce Springsteen and Brett Dennen.
Valentine's Special: Being Love (hour 1)
From D. Grant Smith | Part of the The Appetizer Radio Show series | 59:00
To celebrate Valentine's we could do what everyone else does and just play love songs. But we're not like everyone, and you deserve better.
Love isn't the same as interest or fascination, there's more to it. Exploring the idea that love is a being that grows and takes nurturing to be fully realized, we'll dive into the aspects of love that makes it what it is through albums by artists like Matt Morris, Trevor Hall, Vandeveer, Lilly & Madeleine and much more.
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- Valentine's Special: Being Love (hour 1)
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- D. Grant Smith
To celebrate Valentine's we could do what everyone else does and just play love songs. But we're not like everyone, and you deserve better.
Love isn't the same as interest or fascination, there's more to it. Exploring the idea that love is a being that grows and takes nurturing to be fully realized, we'll dive into the aspects of love that makes it what it is through albums by artists like Matt Morris, Trevor Hall, Vandeveer, Lilly & Madeleine and much more.
A Good Left Hook (hour 1)
From D. Grant Smith | Part of the The Appetizer Radio Show series | 59:00
In boxing, a good left hook is a shot no one sees coming that usually connects so powerfully it ends in a knockout. This week we play on this idea that with some music, there are songs that connect so strongly with us that moves us powerfully. We'll explore some non-hit songs Fiona Apple and 10,000 Maniacs. We'll also experience powerful music from emerging indie artists like Shovels & Rope, Flannel Graph, Judah & The Lion and more.
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- A Good Left Hook (hour 1)
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- D. Grant Smith
In boxing, a good left hook is a shot no one sees coming that usually connects so powerfully it ends in a knockout. This week we play on this idea that with some music, there are songs that connect so strongly with us that moves us powerfully. We'll explore some non-hit songs Fiona Apple and 10,000 Maniacs. We'll also experience powerful music from emerging indie artists like Shovels & Rope, Flannel Graph, Judah & The Lion and more.
Ruckus Creation With Seth Godin For Marketing, Musicians, And Purple Cows
From D. Grant Smith | Part of the The DIY Artist Route series | 19:40
Seth Godin joined me in an exclusive conversation on what makes real art (and what is just weird), why most musicians aren't building tribes but should, and the essence of the purple cow. Modern marketing for business and music is bent on gaining attention, but that misses the mark. This conversation goes in more places than just music, and apply to anyone in the creative space looking to create something that gets people talking.
Seth Godin is a best selling author and marketing expert, the brains behind cutting edge marketing principles expressed through books like The Dip, Purple Cow, All Marketers Are Liars/Tell Stories, and Tribes. Though his podcast guest spots have been limited in 2016 (with one other spot with Tim Ferris on the Four Hour Work Week), he joined D Grant Smith for a special chat about music originally featured on the DIY Artist Route Podcast.
Taken from that conversation, this story illustrates how marketing and music/entertainment share similar space, as well as give listeners a more solid foundation for what works in gaining and keeping people's attention. Marketing "gurus" and urge a bandwagon approach to growth are the opposite of what Godin encourages. "Make work that matters" is explored and illustrated in this story, perfect for small business owners, enterpreneurs, and creative professionals alike.
Benji Rogers: Super Fan Building and Future Of Music Growth In Digital Age
From D. Grant Smith | Part of the The DIY Artist Route series | 24:06
Benji Rogers is the founder of the crowdfunding platform PledgeMusic. He's also a music super fan, and gigantic proponent for the Direct-To-Fan movement. He joins us on the route to discuss the importance of super fans for musicians and how growing your fan base one at a time is the key to short and long term success.
Benji Rogers is the founder of the crowdfunding platform PledgeMusic. He's also a music super fan, and gigantic proponent for the Direct-To-Fan movement. He joins us on the route to discuss the importance of super fans for musicians and how growing your fan base one at a time is the key to short and long term success.
Stuck In Your Head (Hour1)
From D. Grant Smith | Part of the The Appetizer Radio Show series | 59:00
Do you ever randomly have a song stuck in your head that you haven't actually heard in a while? You wonder, "Why am I singing this song to myself?" This week we'll explore this concept and share some music that have been stuck in D Grant's head for a few weeks, as well as why he feels these songs stick with us. Music from indie bands The Rocketboys, Leona Naess, Golden Bear, Matthew Mayfield and more.
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- Stuck In Your Head (Hour1)
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- D. Grant Smith
Do you ever randomly have a song stuck in your head that you haven't actually heard in a while? You wonder, "Why am I singing this song to myself?" This week we'll explore this concept and share some music that have been stuck in D Grant's head for a few weeks, as well as why he feels these songs stick with us. Music from indie bands The Rocketboys, Leona Naess, Golden Bear, Matthew Mayfield and more.
Stuck In Your Head (Hour1)
From D. Grant Smith | Part of the The Appetizer Radio Show series | 59:00
Do you ever randomly have a song stuck in your head that you haven't actually heard in a while? You wonder, "Why am I singing this song to myself?" This week we'll explore this concept and share some music that have been stuck in D Grant's head for a few weeks, as well as why he feels these songs stick with us. Music from indie bands The Rocketboys, Leona Naess, Golden Bear, Matthew Mayfield and more.
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- Stuck In Your Head (Hour1)
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- D. Grant Smith
Do you ever randomly have a song stuck in your head that you haven't actually heard in a while? You wonder, "Why am I singing this song to myself?" This week we'll explore this concept and share some music that have been stuck in D Grant's head for a few weeks, as well as why he feels these songs stick with us. Music from indie bands The Rocketboys, Leona Naess, Golden Bear, Matthew Mayfield and more.
Knockout Songwriters (Hour 1)
From D. Grant Smith | Part of the The Appetizer Radio Show series | 59:00
This time it’s Knockout songwriters, musicians and artists whose music leaves you picking yourself up off the floor because the tracks and stories are so incredible. Dry The River, Trevor Hall, Brett Dennen and much more on the way.
This episode is also dedicated to the memory of the greatest of all-time: Muhammad Ali.
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- Knockout Songwriters (Hour 1)
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- D. Grant Smith
This time it’s Knockout songwriters, musicians and artists whose music leaves you picking yourself up off the floor because the tracks and stories are so incredible. Dry The River, Trevor Hall, Brett Dennen and much more on the way.
This episode is also dedicated to the memory of the greatest of all-time: Muhammad Ali.
Why I'm A Fan (hour 2)
From D. Grant Smith | Part of the The Appetizer Radio Show series | 59:00
The exploration and storytelling into the reasons why we follow the bands that we do continues as we look into the power of adolescence to influence our music choices. Growing up in the 90s at the birth of grunge and the dawn of what became the pop-punk movement influenced my coming of age in powerful ways. We'll sample albums that have stood the test of time from Green Day, Pearl Jam, John Mayer, The Killers and much more.
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- Why I'm A Fan (hour 2)
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- D. Grant Smith
The exploration and storytelling into the reasons why we follow the bands that we do continues as we look into the power of adolescence to influence our music choices. Growing up in the 90s at the birth of grunge and the dawn of what became the pop-punk movement influenced my coming of age in powerful ways. We'll sample albums that have stood the test of time from Green Day, Pearl Jam, John Mayer, The Killers and much more.
Thanksgiving Special: Friendsgiving
From D. Grant Smith | Part of the The Appetizer Radio Show series | 59:00
In this holiday season, when there aren't as many themed programs for the Thanksgiving holiday, we invite listeners to enjoy music that celebrates friends, family and the people in our lives that make life worth living. A curated selection of great recently released album cuts from indie rock's Damien Dempsey, Brett Lee Miller, Brandi Carlile, Elliott Park and much more.
- Playing
- Thanksgiving Special: Friendsgiving
- From
- D. Grant Smith
In this holiday season, when there aren't as many themed programs for the Thanksgiving holiday, we invite listeners to enjoy music that celebrates friends, family and the people in our lives that make life worth living. A curated selection of great recently released album cuts from indie rock's Damien Dempsey, Brett Lee Miller, Brandi Carlile, Elliott Park and much more.
Thanksgiving Special: Friendsgiving
From D. Grant Smith | Part of the The Appetizer Radio Show series | 59:00
In this holiday season, when there aren't as many themed programs for the Thanksgiving holiday, we invite listeners to enjoy music that celebrates friends, family and the people in our lives that make life worth living. A curated selection of great recently released album cuts from indie rock's Damien Dempsey, Brett Lee Miller, Brandi Carlile, Elliott Park and much more.
- Playing
- Thanksgiving Special: Friendsgiving
- From
- D. Grant Smith
In this holiday season, when there aren't as many themed programs for the Thanksgiving holiday, we invite listeners to enjoy music that celebrates friends, family and the people in our lives that make life worth living. A curated selection of great recently released album cuts from indie rock's Damien Dempsey, Brett Lee Miller, Brandi Carlile, Elliott Park and much more.
Worth Dreaming Of Pt 1
From D. Grant Smith | Part of the The Appetizer Radio Show series | 59:00
Love. It's what every human soul dreams of having. This two-part series helps to kick off the love season with passionate and vibrant love songs that describe the depth of passion and desire that we dream of experiencing through love. Powerful singer-songwriters like Ruelle, Allman Brown, Sleeping At Last and more all featured in the first hour of this 2-hour series.
- Playing
- Worth Dreaming Of Pt 1
- From
- D. Grant Smith
Love. It's what every human soul dreams of having. This two-part series helps to kick off the love season with passionate and vibrant love songs that describe the depth of passion and desire that we dream of experiencing through love. Powerful singer-songwriters like Ruelle, Allman Brown, Sleeping At Last and more all featured in the first hour of this 2-hour series.
THE Love Songs (Pt 1)
From D. Grant Smith | Part of the The Appetizer Radio Show series | 59:00
With Love in the air, and the Valentine's Day month, it's only appropriate that songs about passion, desire, love and romance fill our ears and our hearts. Featuring some of the best and most unheralded love songs from indie artists like Ruelle, Sleeping At Last, Jenny & Tyler, Johnnyswim and much more.
- Playing
- THE Love Songs (Pt 1)
- From
- D. Grant Smith
With Love in the air, and the Valentine's Day month, it's only appropriate that songs about passion, desire, love and romance fill our ears and our hearts. Featuring some of the best and most unheralded love songs from indie artists like Ruelle, Sleeping At Last, Jenny & Tyler, Johnnyswim and much more.
Be Solid Beginnings Pt 2
From D. Grant Smith | Part of the The Appetizer Radio Show series | 59:00
Our mini-series that gives insight into D Grant's upcoming book concludes with alt-rock tracks that provided a soundtrack to his emotional journey from heartbreak to wholeness. Music from Dry The River, Band Of Horses, No Motiv and much more.
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- Be Solid Beginnings Pt 2
- From
- D. Grant Smith
Our mini-series that gives insight into D Grant's upcoming book concludes with alt-rock tracks that provided a soundtrack to his emotional journey from heartbreak to wholeness. Music from Dry The River, Band Of Horses, No Motiv and much more.
Be Solid Beginnings Pt 1
From D. Grant Smith | Part of the The Appetizer Radio Show series | 59:00
In preparation for D Grant's upcoming book, this 2 part mini-series provides the soundtrack to many of the songs that were a part of his journey in writing it. Delving into music that describes emotional upheaval and personal loss from artists like Brandi Carlile, Sara Bareilles, Bruce Springsteen and much more.
- Playing
- Be Solid Beginnings Pt 1
- From
- D. Grant Smith
In preparation for D Grant's upcoming book, this 2 part mini-series provides the soundtrack to many of the songs that were a part of his journey in writing it. Delving into music that describes emotional upheaval and personal loss from artists like Brandi Carlile, Sara Bareilles, Bruce Springsteen and much more.
Be Solid Characteristics Pt1
From D. Grant Smith | Part of the The Appetizer Radio Show series | 59:00
Love is a big subject, one that we cover a lot through our curated playlists. It's something that is more than just romance and desire. There are characteristics of the love we seek found in the songs we love. This mini-series is an exploration of these characteristics painted in song and explained by our host.
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- Be Solid Characteristics Pt1
- From
- D. Grant Smith
Love is a big subject, one that we cover a lot through our curated playlists. It's something that is more than just romance and desire. There are characteristics of the love we seek found in the songs we love. This mini-series is an exploration of these characteristics painted in song and explained by our host.
Ode To Covers (Annual Special Part 3)
From D. Grant Smith | Part of the The Appetizer Radio Show series | 59:00
Our annual cover series concludes its 9th year with fantastic singer-songwriter covers of your favorite songs from The Beatles, Joni Mitchell, Bob Dylan and more from Brandi Carlile, William Fitzsimmons, Sleeping At Last and more.
- Playing
- Ode To Covers (Annual Special Part 3)
- From
- D. Grant Smith
Our annual cover series concludes its 9th year with fantastic singer-songwriter covers of your favorite songs from The Beatles, Joni Mitchell, Bob Dylan and more from Brandi Carlile, William Fitzsimmons, Sleeping At Last and more.