The Art of Business Podcast

Episode 18: Zach Edwards & A Heroic Dose

Episode 18! We talk to Texas raised musician Zach Edwards. We talk about how he grinded to get where he's at now musically, we hear about his new EP "A Heroic Dose", plus we take a deep look into how he's overcome some of his demons associated with alcohol. Zach tops off the interview by performing one his songs from "A Heroic Dose".
 
We also recap Zeno Fest and take a look at some live music and networking events you can find around Acadiana this week.
 
Thank you to all our sponsors Upper Lafayette Economic Development Foundation and our Title Sponsor, Quality of Life Services. Call 337-988-0076 to begin exploring how you or your loved ones can improve their quality of life.
 
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Episode 17: Undivided Band & Zeno Fest

Episode 17! On this week's episode, we sit down with Undivided Band. They are a new band made up of experienced musicians playing what they describe as party music. A mixture of rock, hip-hop, country, you name it! We get an inside look at what it's like to form a new band and the struggles and fun, creative times that come with it.
We'll also tell you about Zeno Fest! 
 
Thank you to our sponsors Upper Lafayette Economic Development Foundation and our Title Sponsor, Quality of Life Services. Call 337-988-0076 to begin exploring how you or your loved ones can improve their quality of life.
 
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Episode 16: John Williams & The Blue Monday Mission

Episode 16! On this week's episode, we sit down with John Williams. We talk about the formation of his business, Quality of Life Services as well as his involvement with Love of People and Upper Lafayette Economic Development Foundation. John also talks about what it's like serving creatives and he breaks down the history of the Blue Monday Mission, while dropping some major news about the future of Blue Monday. 
 
We also tell you about a great workshop for creatives at the Acadiana Center for the Arts and a new album by former guest Grant Dermody.
 
Thank you to our sponsors Upper Lafayette Economic Development Foundation and our Title Sponsor, Quality of Life Services. Call 337-988-0076 to begin exploring how you or your loved ones can improve their quality of life.
 
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Episode 15: Elisse Nielson & The 337 Magazine

Episode 15! On this week's episode, we sit down with the creative director and editor for 337 magazine, Elisse Neilson. We talk about her plans for the magazine, what it's like returning home after being a working actress in L.A. for several years, why she left the industry and so much more.
 
We also tell you about some great music happening this week in Lafayette, LA.
 
Thank you to our sponsors Upper Lafayette Economic Development Foundation and our Title Sponsor, Quality of Life Services. Call 337-988-0076 to begin exploring how you or your loved ones can improve their quality of life.
 
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Episode 14: Will Wesley/Phil Chandler & The Dynamic Duo

Episode 14! On this week's episode, we sit down with full time musicians and business partners Will Wesley and Phil Chandler. We talk about their unique business and musical relationship, the inside outs of some of their latest songs, playing gigs in Europe and so much more!
 
We also tell you about some great music happening this week in Lafayette, LA.
 
Thank you to our sponsors Upper Lafayette Economic Development Foundation and our Title Sponsor, Quality of Life Services. Call 337-988-0076 to begin exploring how you or your loved ones can improve their quality of life.
 
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Episode 13: Katie Crist & The Music Box

Episode 13! On this episode we talk with former singer/songwriter turned educator/business owner Katie Crist. We talk about her career in music and how it led her to create her own music academy, The Music Box.
 
We also tell you about some great music happening this week in Lafayette, LA.
 
Thank you to our sponsors Upper Lafayette Economic Development Foundation and our Title Sponsor, Quality of Life Services. Call 337-988-0076 to begin exploring how you or your loved ones can improve their quality of life.
 
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Episode 12: Michael Scott Boudreaux & The Country Accountant

Episode 12! On this episode we talk to Breaux Bridge native and rising Country Music Artist, Michael Scott Boudreaux. We chat about how his studying accounting in college has made him a better music businessman, what his dream venue for country music would look like in Acadiana, how he's approaching an upcoming recording session at Dockside Studio, and so much more.
 
We also tell you about some great music happening this week in Lafayette, including the upcoming Gulf Brew. 
 
Thank you to our sponsors Upper Lafayette Economic Development Foundation and our Title Sponsor, Quality of Life Services. Call 337-988-0076 to begin exploring how you or your loved ones can improve their quality of life.
 
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Episode 11: Abi Clair and The Song Menu

Episode 11! On this episode we talk with local musician Abi Clair! We talk with her about her experience in the recording studio, how she manages her time with the amount of gigs she plays a week, and she tells us all about her "Song Menu" that you can find at her shows. We talk about that and so much more!
 
We'll also tell you about the monthly Blue Monday Jam and Festivals Acadiens et Creoles
 
Thank you to our sponsors Upper Lafayette Economic Development Foundation and our Title Sponsor, Quality of Life Services. Call 337-988-0076 to begin exploring how you or your loved ones can improve their quality of life.
 
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Episode 10: Donald ”Scooby” Reed & The Ambitious Church Singers

Episode 10! On this episode of the Art of Business Podcast, we talk with Opelousas native, Donald "Scooby Reed". This amazing singer talks about growing up singing in the Church, the lack of opportunities for creatives growing up in impoverished areas, and his time competing on "American Idol".
 
We also tell you about some great music happening around Acadiana this weekend, including a creative networking event happening at Astros Studios in Sunset, LA. 
 
Thank you to our sponsors Upper Lafayette Economic Development Foundation, along with one of their member businesses, Eric Schexnayder with Scout Real Estate Co. and our Title Sponsor, Quality of Life Services. Call 337-988-0076 to begin exploring how you or your loved ones can improve their quality of life.
 
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Bonus Episode: Grant Dermody & Blown Away On The Bayou

We have our first Bonus Episode! On this episode of the Art of Business Podcast, we talk with Harmonica Player and Teacher Grant Dermody. We talk about how Grant got into Harmonica, why he moved to Acadiana, his upcoming album Behind The Sun and the upcoming Blown Away On The Bayou Harmonica Summit. 
 
To hear Grant's music or to learn more about his work, head to https://www.grantdermody.com/ 
 
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