Episodes
Monday Aug 05, 2019
Singer Songwriter - Ep 6 - James Jean - Somethin' New is a Brewin' - 8'4'19
Monday Aug 05, 2019
Monday Aug 05, 2019
James Jean is a singer songwriter from Austin, TX.
Tom played a clip from James' song "Figure It Out" . You can download that song here: Apple Music
https://music.apple.com/us/album/figure-it-out/1180225466?i=1180225476
You can read more about James Jean on his official bio: https://iamjamesjean.com/james-jean-and-music/
James' most recent album is called "Gimme Space" and can be found here: https://music.apple.com/us/album/gimme-space/1180225466
James mentioned that his album as well as some of his singles were produced by Brian Douglas Phillips. You can find out more about BDP here: https://rattletrapaudio.wordpress.com/
James and Tom will be playing at show at The Townsend in Austin, TX on Thursday July 8 at 7PM (Doors). You can find out more here: https://www.thetownsendaustin.com/event/thursday-august-8thbrbrbmean-jeanie-presents-james-jean-and-tom-menybrbrb730pmbrbrfree-showbrbr/
the show is FREE
You can find out more about James Jean at https://www.iamjamesjean.com
Feel free to email the podcast at singersongwriterpodcast@gmail.com with any questions or comments.
Monday Jul 29, 2019
Singer Songwriter - Ep 5 - Jaimee Harris - Paying it Forward - 7'28'19
Monday Jul 29, 2019
Monday Jul 29, 2019
Jaimee Harris is a singer/songwriter from Austin, TX (by way of Hewitt, TX) who currently splits time between Austin and Nashville. Jaimee released her debut album Red Rescue in late 2018. You can pick up a copy of Red Rescue here: https://www.jaimeeharris.com/store/red-rescue
Tom read quotes about Jaimee Harris by Gretchen Peters, Eliza Gilkyson and Mary Gauthier that can be found here: https://www.jaimeeharris.com/quotes
Jaimee mentioned Gretchen Peter's song The Boy from Rye. Here's a video of that song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j_UtS-gv8rY
Tom mentioned knowing Jaimee's dad, Chris Harris. Chris Harris is not only a singer/songwriter/musician but also an attorney. Chris Harris and his law partner have a few viral hit videos including this one titled "Don't Eat Your Weed". Watch it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nQZRA7wft1I
Jaimee's younger brother Chris Harris plays guitar for many local Austin singer/songwriters and also has his own band The Irons. They can be found here: https://www.facebook.com/theironsband/
Jaimee spoke about singing harmonies with EmmyLou Harris on The Cayamo Cruise which is a 1 week tropical cruise in which many well known musical acts perform on the ship. You can find out more here http://www.cayamo.com/
Jaimee mentioned she originally came to Austin to sing with David Ramirez.
Jaimee mentioned playing music for the Women In Recovery Program in Tulsa, OK. More info here: https://www.fcsok.org/services/women-in-recovery/
Jaimee mentioned bringing a young Austin artist Christina Cavazos on tour with her. https://christinacavazos.com/
Jaimee is currently on tour and has future shows with Mary Gautier and Western Youth and Gretchen Peters. You can find Jaimee's tour schedule here: https://www.jaimeeharris.com/tour
Jaimee spoke about Natalie Price's episode of Singer Songwriter with Tom Meny and you can hear that episode here: https://www.singersongwriterpodcast.com/e/singer-songwriter-ep-1-natalie-price-62919/
Find all things Jaimee Harris by visiting her website: https://www.jaimeeharris.com
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Monday Jul 08, 2019
Monday Jul 08, 2019
In episode 2, Grace Pettis talks about co-writing, her publishing deal, her songwriting family (including father Pierce, brothers Rayvon and George) and how songs are like pizza. Grace can be found at www.gracepettis.com
Natalie Price joined us as guest co-host.
Grace also talks about the Kerrville Folk Festival's NewFolk competition.
Grace mentioned Pierce Pettis' song "Alabama 1959"
Grace mentioned the following books:
Tunesmith: Inside the Art of Songwriting by Jimmy Webb
1000 songwriting ideas by Lisa Aschmann
All You Need To Know About The Music Business by Donald Passman
The Intro song for Grace is You are the Cowboy from the Album Two Birds.
Monday Jul 01, 2019
Singer Songwriter - Ep. 1 - Natalie Price - DIY Pro - 6'29'19
Monday Jul 01, 2019
Monday Jul 01, 2019
Our first guest is the talented Natalie Price. Natalie talks about a DIY approach to building a music career in Austin. Ray Prim guest co-hosts. Intro music clip "Bones in the Dirt" from Natalie's debut EP "Through the Fog". Natalie also plays a new song "It's ok to get Older". Find Natalie Price at http://www.natpricemusic.com
Tuesday Jun 25, 2019
Singer Songwriter with Tom Meny - The Pilot
Tuesday Jun 25, 2019
Tuesday Jun 25, 2019
In the pilot episode Tom Meny discusses upcoming interviews with Ray Prim and Chris Taylor. Singer Songwriter with Tom Meny is a weekly podcast.