Creative Peacemeal

Texas Scratch is made up of three born-and-bred Texas guitarists – Jim Suhler from Dallas, Buddy Whittington from Fort Worth and Vince Converse from Houston. This mighty threesome of big dog guitar slingers takes no prisoners when it comes to red-hot guitar performances, both live and in-studio. This trio of six-string guitar beasts are accompanied on the album by drummer Jeff Simon and bassist Nathaniel Peterson, both fine musicians in their own right. The band’s name derives from the term Texas scratch, which is a style of guitar picking (also known as the Carter Scratch) said to have originated by Mother Maybelle Carter back in 1927. Their combined efforts have resulted in a debut album consisting of – obviously - fiery, passionate guitar licks everywhere you turn, soaked in the blues and kicked in the ass by the blues-rock they all love to play. Support the showVisit www.creativepeacemeal.com to leave a review, fan voicemail, and more! Insta @creative_peacemeal_podcast FB @creativepeacemealpod Bonfire https://www.bonfire.com/store/creative-peacemeal/ Redbubble CPPodcast.redbubble.com Creative Peacemeal READING list here Donate to AhHa!Broadway here!Donate Dachshund Rescue of Houston hereCorrie Legge's here Foot and Shoe Solutions here

Kentucky based wood artist, Emily Burrice joins the show to discuss everything from taking the creative leap to start her own business (Kentucky Sawdust Creations), to embracing the unknown, the importance of giving back, and so much more. To learn more about Emily, and to order something special, check out her website here https://www.kysawdustcreations.com/ Support the showVisit www.creativepeacemeal.com to leave a review, fan voicemail, and more! Insta @creative_peacemeal_podcast FB @creativepeacemealpod Bonfire https://www.bonfire.com/store/creative-peacemeal/ Redbubble CPPodcast.redbubble.com Creative Peacemeal READING list here Donate to AhHa!Broadway here!Donate Dachshund Rescue of Houston hereCorrie Legge's here Foot and Shoe Solutions here

This special episode features podcast alums, and Beatlephiles, Jack Canfora, Elizabeth MacDuffie, Mark Alan Milller, and Steve March-Tormé. I learned so much in this panel episode about the original Fab Four, and made some great memories. I can't wait for future collaborations! Stay to the end for some fun trivia! Please support the artists on this episode. Check out their links below. Jack Canfora: https://www.jackcanforawriter.com/ Steve March-Tormé: https://www.stevemarchtorme.com/ Elizabeth MacDuffie and Mark Alan Miller: https://meatfortea.com/ Support the showVisit www.creativepeacemeal.com to leave a review, fan voicemail, and more! Insta @creative_peacemeal_podcast FB @creativepeacemealpod Bonfire https://www.bonfire.com/store/creative-peacemeal/ Redbubble CPPodcast.redbubble.com Creative Peacemeal READING list here Donate to AhHa!Broadway here!Donate Dachshund Rescue of Houston hereCorrie Legge's here Foot and Shoe Solutions here

Actor, Director, and Writer, Dinah Manoff, known for her roles in Grease, Child's Play, Empty Nest, and many more, sits down to discuss her book THE REAL TRUE HOLLYWOOD STORY OF JACKIE GOLD, the importance and impact of the arts, and more. To learn more about Dinah, or to purchase her book, visit the link below https://dinahmanoff.org/ Support the showVisit www.creativepeacemeal.com to leave a review, fan voicemail, and more! Insta @creative_peacemeal_podcast FB @creativepeacemealpod Bonfire https://www.bonfire.com/store/creative-peacemeal/ Redbubble CPPodcast.redbubble.com Creative Peacemeal READING list here Donate to AhHa!Broadway here!Donate Dachshund Rescue of Houston hereCorrie Legge's here Foot and Shoe Solutions here

My good friend, George Heathco, a Houston based musician, and composer, and I catch up on his latest projects, how he deals with being stuck when composing, and getting real about imposter syndrome and taking charge of one's mental health. A fantastic episode to listen to that is vital for anyone in the creative fields. Bio: “His music is a bold synthesis of contemporary concert music, rock, jazz, and pop genres, and he asserts his indie business practices as unabashedly.” Arts and Culture “Mr. Heathco is a solid guitarist, coaxing a wide variety of sounds and textures from his instrument…” Sequenza21 As a guitarist, composer, educator, and collaborator, Houston musician George Heathco has worked with a wide variety of artists, organizations, and schools. Equally at home in a diverse range of styles, the genre-hopping musician has played guitar with many of Houston’s leading music and theater organizations, local songwriters and rock/pop bands, and numerous churches and contemporary worship services. He has composed and contributed music for television, radio, theater, jazz and chamber ensembles, and rock/pop acts. In 2016, his setting of Psalm 88 was premiered by Duo Scordatura at Carnegie Hall. Since 2004, George Heathco has been active as a music educator, teaching privately, conducting workshops, and teaching classes and courses at numerous Houston-area schools and colleges. See links below to learn more about George and support his works. https://georgeheathco.com/ Support the showVisit www.creativepeacemeal.com to leave a review, fan voicemail, and more! Insta @creative_peacemeal_podcast FB @creativepeacemealpod Bonfire https://www.bonfire.com/store/creative-peacemeal/ Redbubble CPPodcast.redbubble.com Creative Peacemeal READING list here Donate to AhHa!Broadway here!Donate Dachshund Rescue of Houston hereCorrie Legge's here Foot and Shoe Solutions here

Leah Roseman is a professional violinist, educator, and host of the podcast Conversations with Musicians with Leah Roseman. It was a delight to chat with her about her musical upbringing, what she finds inspiring, music she enjoys, and to dig deep into misconceptions and barriers musicians face, as well as discuss her amazing podcast which is available everywhere you get your shows. Find out more about Leah, and listen to her show at the link below. https://www.leahroseman.com/ Support the showVisit www.creativepeacemeal.com to leave a review, fan voicemail, and more! Insta @creative_peacemeal_podcast FB @creativepeacemealpod Bonfire https://www.bonfire.com/store/creative-peacemeal/ Redbubble CPPodcast.redbubble.com Creative Peacemeal READING list here Donate to AhHa!Broadway here!Donate Dachshund Rescue of Houston hereCorrie Legge's here Foot and Shoe Solutions here

Malcolm Bruce, composer, singer-songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist sits down to talk about the honor of recording and being part of the upcoming tribute album to Cream, Heavenly Cream: A Tribute to Cream. Malcolm is the son of Cream bandmember and songwriter, Jack Bruce. We also discuss the creative process, meditation, and more. To order the album, and find out more about Malcolm's other projects, check the links below. Album Here Malcolm Bruce https://www.malcolmbrucemusic.com/ Formed in 1966, CREAM quickly became known for their explosive impromptu style – high-volume blues jamming, extended solos and flashy instrumental showmanship. Widely thought of as the first supergroup, CREAM paved the way for many other music genres. The project honors CREAM’s legacy with a 15-track tribute album and features Pete Brown and Ginger Baker plus an impressive roster of renowned musicians who knew, or were inspired by the iconic supergroup including Joe Bonamassa, Deborah Bonham, Malcolm Bruce, Peter Bullick, Nathan James, Bernie Marsden, Maggie Bell, Rob Cass, Clem Clempson, Paul Rodgers and Bobby Rush. There were also invaluable musical contributions from Cheryl Alleyne, Winston Blissett, Moreno Buttinar, Abass Dodoo, John Donaldson, Pee Wee Ellis, Mo Foster, Neil Murray, Mo Nazam, Tony Remy, and Frank Tontoh. Support the showVisit www.creativepeacemeal.com to leave a review, fan voicemail, and more! Insta @creative_peacemeal_podcast FB @creativepeacemealpod Bonfire https://www.bonfire.com/store/creative-peacemeal/ Redbubble CPPodcast.redbubble.com Creative Peacemeal READING list here Donate to AhHa!Broadway here!Donate Dachshund Rescue of Houston hereCorrie Legge's here Foot and Shoe Solutions here

It was a pleasure to chat with Sara Lautman about her creative process, what inspires her, art gear, and delving into social injustices in the art and creative worlds. Sara Lautman is an illustrator, cartoonist, and teacher in Baltimore, MD. Her drawings have been published by The New York Times, Playboy, Mad, The Paris Review, Tablet, The Awl, Catapult, and other publications. She is a regular contributor to The New Yorker, where her cartoons have appeared since 2016. Her published books and mini comics are Lying & Cursing, The Ultimate Laugh (Tinto Press), Ghost Sex, Pictures of Bananas and Funny Bugs (Birdcage Bottom), I Love You (Retrofit), The Humble Simple Thing (a collaboration with the novelist Sheila Heti), Red Clover (Atomic Books), and Types: A Consideration of Queer Elderhoods (Pressing Concern). She is the illustrator of Emily Danforth’s Plain, Bad Heroines (Harper Collins), a national bestseller, winner of a 2021 ALA Alex award and shortlisted as a Stonewall Honor Book. Her graphic novel, called Jason, is currently being serialized on slaut.itch.io. Sara teaches comics at the Maryland Institute College of Art in Baltimore. Other institutions where she’s taught are the California College of Art and Design, in San Francisco, and Fairleigh Dickinson University, in her home state of New Jersey. You can connect with Sara and find more about her works at her website, https://www.saralautman.com/ Support the showVisit www.creativepeacemeal.com to leave a review, fan voicemail, and more! Insta @creative_peacemeal_podcast FB @creativepeacemealpod Bonfire https://www.bonfire.com/store/creative-peacemeal/ Redbubble CPPodcast.redbubble.com Creative Peacemeal READING list here Donate to AhHa!Broadway here!Donate Dachshund Rescue of Houston hereCorrie Legge's here Foot and Shoe Solutions here

Rodney O'Quinn, Foghat's bassist since 2015 sits down to discuss their newest album SONIC MOJO, as well as reminiscing about tour life, the time he stepped away from music, and more. Biography (from Foghat website) At 5 years old, grabbing mom’s vacuum cleaner like a mic stand singing “Hound Dog” by Elvis, Rodney O’Quinn was smitten and bitten by the music bug at an early age. By the time he was 11, a request from a friend simply saying “We need a Bass Player. You should get one!” would lead him to the first of many stages he would perform on. Straight out of High School, Rodney attained his higher education in Rock & Roll playing full time from 1984-1996 with various notable Bands out of the South East U.S. This included a 5-year stint with one of the South East’s top touring/grossing bands, ELI which generated 2 well received albums. Averaging 240 shows a year left Rodney feeling burned out and ready for a change. He was leaving life on the road behind (or so he thought). In 2007 (Rodney describes it as an “itch that needed to be scratched”) music beckoned once again and he was compelled to answer. Rodney joined Pat Travers Band for what he thought would be a year or two on the road. Over the next eight and half years with the Pat Travers Band, Rodney played over 500 shows across the U.S., Canada, Mexico, U.K., Europe and Sweden and recorded 2 studio CD’s and 2 Live CD/DVD’s with the band. They also performed Live on the syndicated show RockLine Radio 3 times as well as a concert, “Live from Moondance Jam” which aired over 100 times on Direct TV. More than just a beast on the bass and a pretty face, Rodney used his business savvy background to handle many facets of the PTB organization. In 2010, he co-produced a run of shows that featured Pat Travers, Derek St Holmes, Mark Farner and Ronnie Montrose called Guitar Gods of the 70’s. Along with other members of Pat’s band, Rodney would play bass behind all of these Artists. During these extensive tours, as fate would have it, Rodney crossed paths many times with his friend and fellow bass player, Craig MacGregor of Foghat. After watching Rodney play, Craig Macgregor admired Rodney’s talent and when the time was right, was called upon in 2015 to fill in for “Mac” and has since become a permanent part of the Foghat Family. Two years, 2 Foghat CD releases and 140+ shows (and counting) Rodney is honored to be able to add his touch to this piece of Foghat history. Support the showVisit www.creativepeacemeal.com to leave a review, fan voicemail, and more! Insta @creative_peacemeal_podcast FB @creativepeacemealpod Bonfire https://www.bonfire.com/store/creative-peacemeal/ Redbubble CPPodcast.redbubble.com Creative Peacemeal READING list here Donate to AhHa!Broadway here!Donate Dachshund Rescue of Houston hereCorrie Legge's here Foot and Shoe Solutions here

Angelo Mincey is a talented pianist, vocalist, and beloved educator currently completing his Bachelor’s degree in Texas. In his short tenure in undergrad, he has already performed internationally, and was the 2021 Semi-Finalist for the Sam Houston State Piano Concerto Competition with his performance of Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 20 in d minor. Angelo is a star on the rise, and one to watch! Support the showVisit www.creativepeacemeal.com to leave a review, fan voicemail, and more! Insta @creative_peacemeal_podcast FB @creativepeacemealpod Bonfire https://www.bonfire.com/store/creative-peacemeal/ Redbubble CPPodcast.redbubble.com Creative Peacemeal READING list here Donate to AhHa!Broadway here!Donate Dachshund Rescue of Houston hereCorrie Legge's here Foot and Shoe Solutions here

Vickie Lan is a writer, and host of Speculative Sandbox, a podcast that delves into writing tropes with industry professionals. This appearance marks Vickie's return to the podcast. She catches me up on what she's been doing since we last chatted, and we get into the importance of seeking creative activities and endeavors, touch on the topic of outer space, and so much more. To listen to Vickie's podcast, or find out more about her, check out the website below. https://vickielan.com/podcast Support the showVisit www.creativepeacemeal.com to leave a review, fan voicemail, and more! Insta @creative_peacemeal_podcast FB @creativepeacemealpod Bonfire https://www.bonfire.com/store/creative-peacemeal/ Redbubble CPPodcast.redbubble.com Creative Peacemeal READING list here Donate to AhHa!Broadway here!Donate Dachshund Rescue of Houston hereCorrie Legge's here Foot and Shoe Solutions here

According to his website, Jeff Daly is a writer, artist, cartoonist, director, animator, producer, paper engineer, lecturer and competitive duck herder (the last one’s a joke). In addition to those pursuits, Jeff gives back to the community. He was a Study Buddy at Longfellow Elementary for 35 years and gives talks at schools about writing and drawing. But I know him mostly as my best friend’s father, and a wonderful, humorous, talented human whom I’m grateful to have known for many years. For more information about Jeff, or to support his current and upcoming works, follow the links below. Jeff's website: https://www.jeffdcreative.com/ BrainyTops Press: https://www.brainytopspress.com/ Support the showVisit www.creativepeacemeal.com to leave a review, fan voicemail, and more! Insta @creative_peacemeal_podcast FB @creativepeacemealpod Bonfire https://www.bonfire.com/store/creative-peacemeal/ Redbubble CPPodcast.redbubble.com Creative Peacemeal READING list here Donate to AhHa!Broadway here!Donate Dachshund Rescue of Houston hereCorrie Legge's here Foot and Shoe Solutions here

Firstly, I want to thank all the guests and listeners for supporting the show thus far! 100 episodes is a huge milestone and I am honored to reach it, and look forward to what else is in store for the podcast. It was SO much fun to have the a turn on the other side of the microphone for this special milestone episode! Mark Alan Miller and Elizabeth MacDuffie (both podcast alums) and I sat down for a chat and I got to experience first hand what it was like to have some of the very questions I ask guests, be asked of me. It was such a delight, and I hope you enjoy it as much as I! Support the showVisit www.creativepeacemeal.com to leave a review, fan voicemail, and more! Insta @creative_peacemeal_podcast FB @creativepeacemealpod Bonfire https://www.bonfire.com/store/creative-peacemeal/ Redbubble CPPodcast.redbubble.com Creative Peacemeal READING list here Donate to AhHa!Broadway here!Donate Dachshund Rescue of Houston hereCorrie Legge's here Foot and Shoe Solutions here

Steve March-Tormé returns to shoot the breeze about baseball, future projects, and upcoming concerts, and more in this fun episode! Steve joins a small cohort of guests who've made return appearances, and it's a delight to host him! Son of legendary singer-songwriter Mel Tormé and the stepson of well-known actor/comedian Hal March, is a talented entertainer in his own right. Since the late 1970s, he has been a successful singer, entertainer, recording artist, TV & radio host and has toured extensively worldwide to an ever-growing fan base. To learn more about Steve, or to catch him at a concert or festival, click here! Fun fact: This is the 99th episode, but it was recorded out of order! The 100th episode was recorded earlier chronologically, and will be released, of course, after this one! Support the showVisit www.creativepeacemeal.com to leave a review, fan voicemail, and more! Insta @creative_peacemeal_podcast FB @creativepeacemealpod Bonfire https://www.bonfire.com/store/creative-peacemeal/ Redbubble CPPodcast.redbubble.com Creative Peacemeal READING list here Donate to AhHa!Broadway here!Donate Dachshund Rescue of Houston hereCorrie Legge's here Foot and Shoe Solutions here

John Head is a Board Certified-Music Therapist, and a member of the Music Therapy team at Houston Methodist Hospital system. He joins the already illustrious list of Music Therapists who have been a guest on this show, and it is always a delight to interview colleagues. This episode was originally recorded in September 2022, and was incredibly stimulating to conduct as one professional to another in which John traverses a range of topics from a deep, deep dive into the music therapy profession, to discussing the importance of trauma informed care, as well as getting to know the man behind the guitar. This is a must listen episode for fellow Music Therapists, as well as anyone wanting to know more about the field. To learn more about the profession of Music Therapy, please visit the American Music Therapy (AMTA) website, here. Support the showVisit www.creativepeacemeal.com to leave a review, fan voicemail, and more! Insta @creative_peacemeal_podcast FB @creativepeacemealpod Bonfire https://www.bonfire.com/store/creative-peacemeal/ Redbubble CPPodcast.redbubble.com Creative Peacemeal READING list here Donate to AhHa!Broadway here!Donate Dachshund Rescue of Houston hereCorrie Legge's here Foot and Shoe Solutions here

Pasadena Playhouse, the official State Theater of California, is internationally recognized for its significant role in the development of American theater. One of the most prolific theaters in the country, the Playhouse has staged thousands of original productions since its founding in 1917 including premieres of works by Tennessee Williams, Eugene O’Neill, Suzan Lori Parks and hundreds more. Under the leadership of Producing Artistic Director Danny Feldman since 2016, Pasadena Playhouse’s productions and community programs are centered on its founding idea of being a living force in its community, making theater for everyone. Today, the Playhouse continues to advance the American theater and serves as a hub for the top theatermakers of our time. In this episode, we chat about the theater's upcoming season, dive into Danny's own creative journey, and dig deeper into important matters of diversity, accessibility, creative living, and more. For more information about Pasadena Playhouse, or to book tickets, visit https://www.pasadenaplayhouse.org/ Support the showVisit www.creativepeacemeal.com to leave a review, fan voicemail, and more! Insta @creative_peacemeal_podcast FB @creativepeacemealpod Bonfire https://www.bonfire.com/store/creative-peacemeal/ Redbubble CPPodcast.redbubble.com Creative Peacemeal READING list here Donate to AhHa!Broadway here!Donate Dachshund Rescue of Houston hereCorrie Legge's here Foot and Shoe Solutions here

Lance Lopez was born in Shreveport, Louisiana. At the age of 12, he moved to Dallas to live with his mother, and then on to New Orleans, two years later, to reside with his father. By the age of 14, Lopez was playing guitar in the local bars and clubs in the French Quarter in New Orleans, already a professional musician. Since then, Lance has toured extensively, and played with some of the biggest names in music. His newest album Trouble Is Good is out July 2023 from Cleopatra Records. To connect with Lance, and learn more about his music and his tour dates, follow the link below. https://www.facebook.com/LanceLopezBand/ In today's show, Lance discusses his latest album, gets candid about his early start, touring, taking care of yourself, and the amazing parts about being a professional musician, and more in this insightful, and delightful interview. Support the showVisit www.creativepeacemeal.com to leave a review, fan voicemail, and more! Insta @creative_peacemeal_podcast FB @creativepeacemealpod Bonfire https://www.bonfire.com/store/creative-peacemeal/ Redbubble CPPodcast.redbubble.com Creative Peacemeal READING list here Donate to AhHa!Broadway here!Donate Dachshund Rescue of Houston hereCorrie Legge's here Foot and Shoe Solutions here

Tony Mantor is an established and successful American singer-songwriter, pianist, podcast host and record-charting music producer who is celebrating working in Nashville for more than 30 years. The Madison, Maine native first arrived in Nashville as a touring sideman for country music sensation Ronnie McDowell in 1976. Since that time, Mantor has progressed into an award winning music producer, recording and placing 33 songs into the Top 40, and 16 songs into the Top 10 of various U.S. based major music charts including Billboard, Indicator, Mediabase, Cashbox & Music Row Magazine. He’s worked with the likes of Debby Campbell (daughter of Glen Campbell), Bobby Brooks Wilson (son of Jackie Wilson), Happy Days star & singer Donny Most, country artist Sam Austin, and country artist Mila Mason. Inspired to have his music make a difference in the lives of people, his recent song “Why Not Me” has became the inspiration for launching his brand new podcast in June 2023, dubbed Why Not Me The World, which will focus on Autism awareness, acceptance and understanding, and will feature one-on-one interviews with celebrity guests, subject matter experts, parents and those who’ve been touched by Autism. To learn more about Tony Mantor, his music, or podcast, visit TonyMantor.com Support the showVisit www.creativepeacemeal.com to leave a review, fan voicemail, and more! Insta @creative_peacemeal_podcast FB @creativepeacemealpod Bonfire https://www.bonfire.com/store/creative-peacemeal/ Redbubble CPPodcast.redbubble.com Creative Peacemeal READING list here Donate to AhHa!Broadway here!Donate Dachshund Rescue of Houston hereCorrie Legge's here Foot and Shoe Solutions here

Jane McCarry, a brilliant Scottish Actor, known for the comedy show STILL GAME, (and one of my all-time faves) joins to show today to dispense words of wisdom, and share funny stories. She's a delight and I cannot wait to have her back again for part two! She's also a teacher, acting coach, and producer! To find our more about Jane and her current projects, please follow the links below: Website: https://www.janemccarry.com/ IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0565013/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jane_mccarry/ Support the showVisit www.creativepeacemeal.com to leave a review, fan voicemail, and more! Insta @creative_peacemeal_podcast FB @creativepeacemealpod Bonfire https://www.bonfire.com/store/creative-peacemeal/ Redbubble CPPodcast.redbubble.com Creative Peacemeal READING list here Donate to AhHa!Broadway here!Donate Dachshund Rescue of Houston hereCorrie Legge's here Foot and Shoe Solutions here

Hybrid author, and one of my besties, Cheyanne Young returns to the show to discuss new projects, her love of puzzles, and gently scold me about the importance of outlining in one's writing process. Don't miss all the banter, and book talk! To learn more about Cheyanne, or to order her latest novel THE YEARS BETWEEN US, visit the following links: Author Website https://cheyanneyoung.com/author/cheyanneyoung/ FB https://www.facebook.com/NormalChey/ Support the showVisit www.creativepeacemeal.com to leave a review, fan voicemail, and more! Insta @creative_peacemeal_podcast FB @creativepeacemealpod Bonfire https://www.bonfire.com/store/creative-peacemeal/ Redbubble CPPodcast.redbubble.com Creative Peacemeal READING list here Donate to AhHa!Broadway here!Donate Dachshund Rescue of Houston hereCorrie Legge's here Foot and Shoe Solutions here