Amy Biondo

Join me as I discuss the fascinating process of song creation with my longtime friend singer/songwriter Amy Biondo. Her brand new single is released TODAY 5.27.22 and is the culmination of many hours of creativity, expression, and craft before reaching out to me to collaborate as producer of this fabulous evolving 5:30 track. In this one hour episode, we focus on this song's entire evolution from inspirational idea, to completed first written draft, to recording a rough song demo, collaborating together to bring the song to life, recording live vocals & horns, arranging & production techniques, mixing & mastering, all the way to it's official launch today!

Today is June 23, 2021 and is the 1 year anniversary of Ryan Anthony's untimely passing after a long battle with cancer. Our love and support go out to his family, friends and all who continue to love and miss Ryan. This podcast is a rebroadcast of the June 27, 2020 episode which aired just 4 days after Ryan's passing last year on June 23, 2020.  His incredible trumpet artistry with the Canadian Brass, Dallas Symphony Orchestra and Cancer Blows event are featured in this special 45 min podcast. As well as special photos from our time together traveling with the McDonald's Marching and Jazz Band as seniors in high school, and the last time I saw and played with Ryan in 2018 with the H2 Big Band in Colorado. Please consider donating or buying merchandise from CancerBlows.com to help support music and cancer research.

SONIC: Cheap Thrills (New BB CD), Sacred Heart (New Quartet CD), Ballade (DKO 2005) TONIC: Oban Single Malt Scotch Whisky EXPERIENCE: Touring/Recording w Miles Davis, 365 Days of Practice (new daily lick on FB), living as an American in Paris, France.

SONIC: Turbulent Altercation TONIC: Water w Teddy's Tinctures EXPERIENCE: Brand New CD "Time Will Shine", Touring/Recording with Joe Jackson , Univ of Miami Days, Dan Warner Tribute, Meditation TEDDY KUMPEL WEBSITE https://www.teddykumpel.com/ b9784e5fe7420c6e7f255eb7e2e64504  BUY THE NEW CD 4.2.21 https://teddykumpel.bandcamp.com/ Water Calculation Formula https://www.slenderkitchen.com/article/how-to-calculate-how-much-water-you-should-drink-a-day Waterlogged App (Daily Hydration Tracker) https://apps.apple.com/us/app/waterlogged-drink-more-water/id352199775    

STX#7 Andy Middleton Saxophonist and environmental activist in Vienna SONIC: Scooter, Terra Infirma, Sternklar, Turbulent Altercation, Polar Bear Seas, Global Freeze  TONIC: Fresh Blended Veggie Juice (& Secret Tonic #2!!!) EXPERIENCE: Professor of Jazz Saxophone & Jazz Comp/Arr at MUK - Musik und Kunst Privatuniversität der Stadt Wien, Enjoying Life as an Expat, Environmental Activist  Timely episode with all of Mother Nature's activities this week 🙂 Please watch, enjoy and share to help save the earth!! b9784e5fe7420c6e7f255eb7e2e64504  Andy's Website https://www.andymiddleton.com/   Waterlogged App (Daily Hydration Tracker) https://apps.apple.com/us/app/waterlogged-drink-more-water/id352199775   Water Calculation Formula https://www.slenderkitchen.com/article/how-to-calculate-how-much-water-you-should-drink-a-day   b9784e5fe7420c6e7f255eb7e2e64504  “Steep” Documentary https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steep_(film)   Jazz Arranging Techniques - Gary Lindsay / Univ of Miami Frost School of Music http://lindsayjazz.com/jazz-arranging-techniques/   How To Modernize Your Jazz 2020 JEN HANDOUT https://www.dkolessons.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Modernize-Your-Jazz-With-Ableton-Live-JEN-2020-Conference-Outline.pdf   Ron Miller Comp/Arr Books http://www.ronjam.net/ron's books.html   Andy Middleton Book “Melodic Improvising” https://www.amazon.com/Melodic-Improvising-Book-Advance-Music/dp/3892210667   Andy Middleton “Sternklar” Live Concert at 2016 Chile Sax Fest in Santiago b9784e5fe7420c6e7f255eb7e2e64504  Extinction Rebellion https://extinctionrebellion.us/   Green Peace https://www.greenpeace.org/international/   Natural Resources Defense Council https://www.nrdc.org/get-involved   World WIldlife Fund https://support.worldwildlife.org/site/Donation2?df_id=14262&14262.donation=form1&set.DonationLevel=22711&s_src=AWE1909OQ18363A03200RX&gclid=Cj0KCQjw4f35BRDBARIsAPePBHzc8kwNW71C5ugWHZwkoz2Ec4xh_zzwnrhb6dAKj8LaGbFMvoJdHBYaAiU6EALw_wcB   Rainforest Alliance https://give.rainforest-alliance.org/give/291977/?gclid=Cj0KCQjw4f35BRDBARIsAPePBHwg8DOWqLZy6-JNsPSJClAedmAzBjt9jA8WyzEKpnurEWGcj7oHOfsaAllgEALw_wcB#!/donation/checkout   Organic Food Labeling https://www.foodchainid.com/certification/organic-certification/   Free The Ocean (of plastic) https://www.freetheocean.com/   Rainforest Action Network (reduce palm oil farms and save orangutans) https://act.ran.org/   Food and Water Watch (Against Fracking) https://www.foodandwaterwatch.org/problems/fracking?gclid=Cj0KCQjw4f35BRDBARIsAPePBHzq5a1ubyYdpv1ytBMnJ5JdiXIlC4ZPpSJxDeuO1vOOPQ5dmFRkN9gaArCoEALw_wcB   Wanna feel the power of music through love, peace and a gentle touch? Gustav Mahler (1860-1911)  Symphony No. 3 in D-minor - 6th Movement (VI, Langsam. Ruhevoll. Empfunden) Leonard Bernstein and the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra b9784e5fe7420c6e7f255eb7e2e64504  Keith Jarrett (1945-present) Over The Rainbow (Tokyo 1984) b9784e5fe7420c6e7f255eb7e2e64504  Pat Metheny (1954-present) If I Could (First Circle) b9784e5fe7420c6e7f255eb7e2e64504  Global Freeze (feat. Andy Middleton) Music & Haiku Written & Produced by Darren Kramer One Connected Globe. Be The Change You Wish To See. Reverberate. Freeze.   “Global Freeze Deconstructed” STX from 05.30.20 b9784e5fe7420c6e7f255eb7e2e64504 

STX#6 Jake Boldman Lead Trumpet in Dallas, TX SONIC: DKO ElektroHornz: Turbulent Altercation, It’s OK to OD on DKO, Not Far From Here (Remix)  NTU One O’Clock Lab Band feat. Chuck Findley: "The Song Is You" TONIC: Standard Bourbon Old Fashioned EXPERIENCE: Escape To Margaritaville Touring Broadway Show, , “In The Style Of…” Brand New Lead Trumpet Blog, Running b9784e5fe7420c6e7f255eb7e2e64504Jake is a graduate of the University of North Texas where he was a part of the jazz program and played lead trumpet in the renowned One O’Clock Lab Band. Jake recently earned a master’s degree in jazz performance from the University of Denver and was part of the vibrant music scene as top call for a variety of shows including Disney’s Frozen, Hugh Jackman The Showman, and the DKO ElektroHornz. He is currently on the first national tour of Escape to Margaritaville …but ironically we will not be sipping margaritas this week, but rather enjoying Jake’s classic bourbon Old Fashioned recipe!   CONTACT https://www.jakeboldman.com/ https://www.djdko.com/sonic-tonic-exp... https://www.djdko.com/elektrohornz   DONATE / VIRTUAL TIP JAR  PayPal: @[email protected] Venmo: @Jake-Boldman PayPal.me/DJDKO Venmo.com/ElectricTromboneDJ   JAKE'S STANDARD OLD FASHIONED RECIPE 2 Shots Bourbon Whiskey Several Drops of Bitters Splash of Simple Syrup (or Cherry Juice) Luxardo Maraschino Cherries (or Amarena Fabbri Cherries) Serve on the Rocks w Orange Peel Garnish Makes 1 Serving

STX#5 Frank Klepacki Drummer for Funk Legend The Family Stone • Command & Conquer Video Game Composer in Las Vegas, NV SONIC: Oban-Wan Kenobi, Call My Name, Hell March, Transform TONIC: Vanilla Vodka Soda EXPERIENCE: Touring with funk legend Sly & The Family Stone, Composing/Producing for Command & Conquer Red Alert, Vegas casino lounge gigs with Dian Diaz & The Big Fish   b9784e5fe7420c6e7f255eb7e2e64504AUG 6 - This week's special guest is funk drummer Frank Klepacki. This amazing multi-instrumentalist (drums, gtr, keys, vocals) and video game music composer (Command & Conquer) in Las Vegas shares his vast knowledge of performing and producing music in many genres over the past 3 decades. Join us as Frank tells his rags to riches story of touring with funk legend Sly & The Family Stone, and we'll also laugh and share stories of our early days playing together in Vegas casinos with Dian Diaz & The Big Fish. We're excited to play together again in 2020 as we collaborate on a DKO tune which pays homage to both James Brown and George Lucas "Oban-Wan Kenobi" ... all while sipping Frank's fav cocktail - Vanilla Vodka Soda!

STX#4 Dawn Kramer Freelance Trumpet - Classical / Jazz / Latin in Denver, CO SONIC: Quench!, Endless Tears, Intangible Attraction, Phat 2ooze Day, Not Far From Here (Remix) TONIC: Watermelon Margarita EXPERIENCE: Mont Alto Silent Picture Orch, Matchbox Twenty, Vegan Bakery, Puppy Oliver b9784e5fe7420c6e7f255eb7e2e64504JULY 30, 2020 - This week's special guest is freelance trumpet player Dawn Kramer. Dawn is a versatile, classically-trained musician who is in demand throughout Colorado for live concerts, recording sessions, film scores, big band jazz and late night salsa gigs. She is also a consummate music educator and contractor, and also happens to be my sister! Join us for this special show that aired on my birthday, July 30, as we discuss and laugh about our many adventures around the world as we toured with Matchbox Twenty, traveled on cruise ships, played in salsa bands in Las Vegas, Mont Alto Motion Picture Orchestra performing live with silent movies at Telluride Film Festival, etc . Dawn is also an animal lover, incredible vegan baker and will share her amazing watermelon margarita recipe for your complete Sonic Tonic Experience!  

STX#4 Pete Lewis Jazz Saxophonist, Composer/Arranger & Muse Performance Space Owner in Lafayette, CO SONIC: Darren's Dilemma, Bone Chillin', Turbulent Altercation TONIC: Espresso EXPERIENCE: Muse Performance Space, Colorado Outdoors b9784e5fe7420c6e7f255eb7e2e64504JULY 27, 2020 - This week's special guest is jazz saxophonist Pete Lewis. Pete & show host Darren Kramer will perform together on “Darren’s Dilemma” - a composition Pete wrote specifically for Darren who is part of Pete’s new band Polarity. In addition, Pete will play electric sax on two DKO original electrofunk tunes. Pete will also share his thoughts about composing, owning and operating the Muse Performance Space, as well as his passion for espresso and staying active in the Colorado outdoors.  

STX#2 Gabriel Mervine Jazz Trumpeter in Denver, CO SONIC: Cryptnotic (DJ DKO Debut), Turbulent Altercation, Skeleton TONIC: Red Wine EXPERIENCE: Reading, Immersed in Denver Jazz Scene b9784e5fe7420c6e7f255eb7e2e64504JULY 16, 2020 - This week's special guest is jazz trumpeter Gabriel Mervine. Gabe will perform on three diverse DKO original electrofunk tunes with DJ DKO, including the hauntingly hypnotic new debut of "Cryptnotic". He will also share his thoughts about composing, recording and his passion for wine and immersing himself in many styles of the vibrant Denver music scene.