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MAKE MOVES

MAKE MOVES is an interview based show, hosted by John Hammond, that peeks into the minds of creative people and those who support them by thinking – and doing things – differently. Guests include musicians and music industry visionaries, architects, journalists, farmers, dancers, artists, authors, clothing designers, craftsmen, photographers, etc., etc., etc. Some guests are already famous, some are just arriving, and some will never survive, but they all have a fascinating human story to tell. Shows average 60 minutes and are in no particular order, so you can dive in wherever you want. You can get supplemental materials and interesting resources for each episode at www.makemoveswithjohn.com.
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S2 Ep.5: Trixie Minx - Dancer, Producer, and NOLA-based Burlesque Innovator 0
Sep 15, 2017

MAKE MOVES S2 Ep. 5 feat. Trixie Minx, dancer, producer, and New Orleans-based burlesque innovator.  Trixie schools John on the world of burlesque and challenges a few assumptions.  She talks about:

  • The goal of burlesque
  • How burlesque found her
  • The collaborative nature of the artform
  • Dancing in venues ranging from a crawfish boil to the Kennedy Center
  • The unexpected demographics of the burlesque audience
  • Her biggest fears and her grandma's last words
  • The comic roots of burlesque
  • Mixing jewish faith with the art of strip tease
  • Being empowered and killing them with kindness

With permission of Ropeadope Records, this episode features a segment of the track off of Jim Stephens' Full Tilt Boogie Band's album On Our Way to Forever.

MM S2 Ep.5 Blogpost: http://bit.ly/2fmLwZF 

MM S2 Ep.5 on iTunes: http://apple.co/2fmHeS3 

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S2 Ep.4: Glen Phillips - Musician, Thinker, Frontman for Toad the Wet Sprocket 1
Sep 8, 2017

MAKE MOVES S2 Ep.4 feat. Glen Phillips, musician, thinker, and frontman for Toad the Wet Sprocket.  Glen opens up and shares deep personal thoughts on a wide range of topics including:

  • Music and his new album Swallowed by the New
  • His unexpected path in the music business
  • Self sabotage
  • Finding his place in a musical community
  • Family
  • Divorce
  • Mental health and self care
  • The myth of materialism
  • The continuum of grief and praise
  • Sad songs that lean toward the light
  • Imposter syndrome
  • God and things of the spiritual realm

With Glen's permission, this episode features the tune Leaving Oldtown off his most recent album Swallowed by the New, and Gabriel off his album Coyote Sessions.

MM S2 Ep.4 Blogpost: http://bit.ly/2wMawCC 

MM S2 Ep.4 on iTunes:  http://apple.co/2eKEddA 

MM S2 Ep.4 on Stitcher: http://bit.ly/2gPjTvT  

MM S2 Ep.4 Download: http://bit.ly/2gQvzyA 

MAKE MOVES website: www.makemoveswithjohn.com 

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S2 Ep.3: Charles Phoenix - Showman, Humorist, Americana Ambassador 0
Sep 1, 2017

MAKE MOVES Season 2 Ep.3 feat. Charles Phoenix, showman, humorist, and Americana ambassador.  Charles discusses many things including:

  • Celebrating classic and kitchy American life and style
  • How mid-century modern is his muse
  • His book Addicted to Americana
  • Approaching the world as a themepark
  • Looking through the layers of time
  • His measures of success
  • Finding treasures and time warps
  • Meeting Huell Howser
  • Why he switched from historian to entertainer
  • Being a visual learner
  • Disguising history as humor and humor as history

With permission of Ropeadope Records, this episode features a tune by Leon Foster Thomas called "Dubplate Swing" off the album "Metamorphosis."

MM S2 Ep.3 Blogpost: http://bit.ly/2ws1yZE 

MM S2 Ep.3 on iTunes:  http://apple.co/2wmQr5H 

MM S2 Ep.3 on Stitcher: http://bit.ly/2enAHWr 

MM S2 Ep.3 Download: http://bit.ly/2wWIHJ6 

MAKE MOVES website: www.makemoveswithjohn.com 

MAKE MOVES Facebook Page: @makemoveswithjohn

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