Powerful Avery Jacob was in the house tonight! Avery took us through his journey from his early days in music to now, and then way beyond! Best-selling poet Dom Gordon and our beloved Couch Guy were also in the house with us. We talked music, spirituality, psychology, history, the future of education, and much, much, more.
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Mike and Tony welcome in country singer/songwriter Leslie Tom into the RMCAD Studios to discuss a little bit of what she’s done, what she’s doing and what the future of Leslie Tom music looks like. True and true her roots are with traditional country or classic country, as she has been all of the US with some exciting opportunities to perform in front of tens of thousands of people. The fellas discuss music, fun facts and their new means of communication with the ATMT Listener Phone Line at (720) 772-WSKY ((720) 772-9759)! Listen in as Leslie sits down with Mike, Tony and Tyson on another great episode of A-Chording to Mike and Tony.
Check out Leslie’s music online at www.LeslieTomMusic.com
Connect on Facebook at www.facebook.com/LeslieTMusic
Twitter at www.twitter.com/LeslieTomMusic or @LeslieTomMusic
Jeff began studying the guitar at a young age of 13 years old. His sister said you have to take lessons from a guitarist who is going to be famous. This guitar virtiuoso was "Randy Rhoades" (former guitarist of Ozzy Osbourne"). Jeff continued to study music at the Musician's Institute in Hollywood and received a degree in music at Cal State Long Beach. " Playing the guitar is a major part of my life, since my Dad loved playing and writing music on the piano". Jeff always finds a way to incorporate his music at work and at other functions. Jeff had the opportunity to play in many bands in California. The styles ranged from pop, rock, funk, jazz, reggae, ska, salsa, and Mambo. Jeff played in bands that won the battle of the bands at Universal Studios. He performed on the tonight show and Telemundo. Jeff is a songwriter and He has been working on various projects with songwriters worldwide, and He continues to go after his passion of writing music for tv & film.
Check here for Jeff’s Projects!
David “Fresh” Freshman is a musician, songwriter, performer, producer and engineer. Fresh started playing the violin in 1964, moved to the guitar in 1968 and has been creating and performing music ever since. He was born and raised in the ripe southern California music scene of the 1970’s and 80’s, performing at legendary venues such as the Whiskey a Go Go and sharing the stage with bands like Foghat. Tony and Fresh’s relation began in 2004 when they met at music bar in Aurora. The two started a band called Pilot Theory, performing live and recording for a number of years. Fresh and Tony remain close friends to this day and you can hear it in Episode 7.
Rockin’ Raven of "Raven on the Rock" radio show is a Colorado supporter and promoter of local musicians, bands and other Colorado music industry professionals. Raven's heart and passion for the local music scene has brought awareness and positive connection for many music artists, both young and mature. She features musicians live on her radio show, giving them the spotlight to talk about their passion and dedication to their music artistry. She is determined to keep music in school by supporting The Mile High Scenesters, helping local musicians get their amazing music heard around the world and rewarding local musicians around the world with The Rock Awards which will be determined by their fans.
Tony Two Tone and his crew from Smoked Out Entertainment rolled through TDM studios and it was a memorable night! Plenty of Fireball, Corona's and real talk. Mike and Tony always keep it authentic and unedited, and this was no exception. All 5 members from Smoked Out Entertainment on this episode are touring musicians with significant followings in California, Nevada and Colorado. Tune in and check it out!
Follow Tony Two Tone and Smoked Out Entertainment on Facebook at Facebook.com/Smokedoutent5280
Upcoming shows In Colorado Springs November 14th! Find their music on Spotify, Pandora, iTunes and other major music outlets.
FARMCAD is a local food, art and craft market held at Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design in Colorado. This weekend Mike and Tony set up shop right in the middle of this busy local market and invited market goers to join in the podcast.
Daelena Tinnin is a singer/songwriter who was born and raised in Colorado. She was a member of the band Kopesetic Soul, has participated in multiple music competitions and writes original music. Daelena is sharp, articulate and educated. She holds a degree in Journalism and Spanish, with a minor in Ethnic Studies from the University of Colorado, Boulder.
You can follow her on Twitter at @SongbirdD and on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/user/StaySexy06
JD Hardwick is a full time Mixed Martial Artist with a fight scheduled for August 14th, 2015 at the National Western Complex in Denver, CO. JD recently trained at Team Quest in Thailand under Coach Dylan Fussell. Hardwick was also the winner of the Champion title at WITC 6 Lightweight Tournament in Bangkok, Thailand. With a 3-1 amateur record and looking to turn professional by the end of the year, JD aspires to be world champion!
Next fight is August 14th and you can find details on tickets and times here ==> http://nwcomplex.com/event_detail.aspx?eid=3940
Follow JD on twitter at @jadihardwick
Tony Dollar is a songwriter, musician, producer and performer who has been creating and performing original music for over 20 years. His musical style is in the same wheelhouse as Jack Johnson, Sublime and John Mayer, but there is no doubt that he has an artistic voice all his own. Tony has appeared on multiple Colorado radio programs over the years and has shared the stage with national acts such as Pato Banton and Sly and Robbie.
Tony currently performs throughout Colorado and his relentless pursuit of authentic songwriting combined with a deep passion for live performance makes Tony Dollar’s shows an unforgettable experience.
Check Tony out at www.TonyDollarMusic.com for more content!
The Rude Nephew Orchestra is an outlet for multi-instrumentalist, writer and producer Will Surface to bring the party to the people. Will writes, produces, sings and plays all instruments in the studio for RNO recordings. Catch them live sometime in a city near you. Will is also the drummer for the funky rock and soul group Better Than Bacon.
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This week Mike and Tony sit down with Professional Strongman Stan Carradine to talk about the ins and outs of the sport of strongman! As always, the dudes cover a wide range of topics from insulin to Kim Kardashian and everything in between! You won't want to miss this great episode!
You can follow Stan on Twitter @stancarradine and IG @stanleybuilt
This week TDM Studios was jam packed! As longstanding Manny Pacquiao fans, ATMT put together a 7 man fight panel! The fellas talk in depth about the historic fight between Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr. and offer predictions on the outcome of the bout. As always, the conversation covers a plethora of topics ranging from terrible customer service to the riots in Baltimore.
Dom Empey is a Singer-Songwriter from Aurora, Colorado. He began writing poetry when he was ten years old. That later developed into writing lyrics when he was eighteen. He was inspired to do so when he heard The White Stripes White Blood Cells. His music is a mixture between Indie Rock and Neo-Soul. Dom got his name from a former teacher who would playfully call him son. He sang and wrote songs for his two previous bands Down Goes Frazier and The empeys. And hopes to break out with this new project Dom Empey. With help from various musicians the Broken Poet ep hopes to catch fire. And he hopes to steamroll any progress into even bigger success when he drops his first album. In five years he sees himself touring the U.S.A. and maybe even the world. Dom would like to thank his management Black Pearl Entertainment, Inc. and Dionna Harding for taking a chance on him.
Manda Peralta is a Body Positive Personal Style Blogger and the creator of the Fatshion Queen Blog. She is beautiful, funny and principled, and is fearlessly blazing a trail for herself and the many who are empowered by her body positive blog. Listen in and as Mike and Tony talk with Manda about body shaming, lightning showers, obese dachshunds and a lot more! Bruce Leroy joins the boys again this week and it’s a good one! Enjoy!
Check out her FANTASTIC blog at www.fatshionqueen.com
Ryan Waller is a German-born musician, songwriter, actor, and artisan who put down his roots in Colorado after a lifetime of being a nomadic military brat. He has been involved in instrumental performance and musical theatre since age six, trained in the classical tradition by his mother, and has enjoyed the good fortune of performing for a wide variety of audiences in the U.S. and Europe over a career spanning thirty years and counting. After settling in the Metro area, he made it his life’s mission to make his mark, however minuscule, on Denver’s rich and diverse cultures of music and art.
Multiblazer’s vision is to create and grow a new category of jacket – the multiblazer. By fusing together that which is cool and new with that which is established and accepted, multiblazers are for everyone who aspires to transcend routine style. Listen in as Mike and Tony speak with Co-founder Luc Cisna from Multiblazer about his brand, Aquaman, freezing Kate Upton, and much much more! Special guest Bruce Leroy hangs out with the fellas again on Snow-mageddon eve!
The Pier is your No. 1 online destination for good times, great music and up to date news from the Reggae-Rock community. The Pier community supports the ever-growing Reggae-rock scene blowing up in the USA and around the world today. From artist interviews to album and concert reviews, The Pier has been embraced as the official home to the scene with the most reliable and quality content, spotlighting all of your favorite artists and groups in the Reggae-Rock genre. The artists and fans of this scene are the heart and soul of everything we do.
Listen in on a cool conversation with award-winning beer maker Joe Dub and ATMT regular Bruce Leroy! This week, the boys delve into the process of beer making, sample Joe’s delicious beers and cover a range of topics including Sturgis, the chair workout, social networking privacy, Tony’s music happenings, and much, much more! There’s a good chemistry between Joe and the boys at ATMT and during the show, Joe actually agrees to be ATMT’s first sponsor! This is an excellent episode. Enjoy!
David “Fresh” Freshman is a musician, songwriter, performer, producer and engineer. Fresh started playing the violin in 1964, moved to the guitar in 1968 and has been creating and performing music ever since. He was born and raised in the ripe southern California music scene of the 1970’s and 80’s, performing at legendary venues such as the Whiskey a Go Go and sharing the stage with bands like Foghat. Tony and Fresh’s relation began in 2004 when they met at music bar in Aurora. The two started a band called Pilot Theory, performing live and recording for a number of years. Fresh and Tony remain close friends to this day and you can hear it in Episode 7.
Here are some links to a couple of Freshman’s current projects:
