In this episode I talk music with Steve Ippolito, a drummer in Pittsburgh who plays in a band called The Clock Reads.note** There are a couple spots where the conversation cuts out and picks up later on in the conversation. This was my first attempt at a remote podcast and I encountered some unexpected technical difficulties. The Clock Reads: http://www.theclockreads.band/Their new album "Gnomon": https://theclockreads.bandcamp.com/album/gnomon

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18. Steve Ippolito - Drummer of The Clock Reads

In this episode I talk about the 3 new Chalk Dinosaur albums, the music I've been doing for some new indie VR games, COVID-19, and my thoughts on managing doubt, identifying targets, and seeking vision. Relevant links: Chalk Dinosaur - "Peace" - Free meditative album featuring the sound of synthesizers with indigenous flutes.Chalk Dinosaur - "Service" - All sales donated to the service industry professionals in my life.Chalk Dinosaur - "With You" - All sales donated to the Rex Theater staff relief fund.Virus Popper Theme Song - "Virus Poppin' People"Virus Popper Game LinkPasta Boy the songJocko Podcast

17. New Albums, Game Music, COVID, Managing Doubt, Identifying Targets and Vision

On this episode, I talk with Katie Oltmanns who works in the radio industry as a DJ on 105.9 and 104.7, the live music industry, and is the founder of a local music podcast called Scene Unheard. Katie details what it's like working in radio, how she arrived, and her experience doing Scene Unheard. Check out her podcast, Scene Unheard

16. Katie Oltmanns - Radio DJ - Founder of Scene Unheard Podcast

On today's episode I have a discussion with Paul Guarino, one of the owners and founders of ASCEND, a rock climbing gym in Pittsburgh. Interestingly, I've been involved musically with ASCEND since they opened. They've used Chalk Dinosaur music in some of their promotional videos and I've also DJ'd for the gym a couple times. I've been curious about what it was like starting that business, and the backstory behind everything, so I'm grateful for Paul taking the time to come and chat with me about it. https://www.ascendclimbing.com/ Next Chalk Dinosaur show is on March 26th  at the Thunderbird! http://www.thunderbirdmusichall.com/e/chalk-dinosaur-w-chachuba-92302034871/

15. Paul Guarino - Owner/Founder of ASCEND

If we want to feel inspiration, we must not wait for it to find us, but rather, we must seek it out and cultivate it. If we feed it, it will grow. If we neglect it, it will wither.In this episode I share my thoughts on actively seeking and maintaining an inspired state.

14. Cultivating Inspiration

In this episode I sit down with Jeremy Colbert who is a Pittsburgh based singer/songwriter, guitar and terrapan player. Jeremy plays in a Pittsburgh folk rock band called Nameless in August, but this episode focuses on his upcoming solo album called Spirit Maze and the story behind it. His solo artist alias is Taragape. The album release show is this Saturday, February 22nd, 2020. Details and links below!Artist: TaragapeAlbum: Spirit Maze (Available 2.22.2020)Bandcamp: www.taragape.bandcamp.comAlbum Release Show: Saturday, 2.22.2020 • 6-9pmVenue: Dragon's Den • 1008 Amity St • Homestead, PA Album Art (wood):Naked Geometry • https://www.facebook.com/WisdomAndWork/Album Art (painting): Krystaleyez • https://www.krystleyez.com/Nameless in August: https://namelessinaugust.bandcamp.com/releases Press release for Spirit Maze and the accompanying release show:Jeremy Colbert, of folk-rock band Nameless in August, spent most of 2019 working to bring the album “Spirit Maze” to fruition. What began as a solo album with healing intentions has grown into a music entity seeking to support community and cultivate consciousness. The origin of the name stems from agápe, one of seven different words for ‘love’ by the ancient Greek culture, meaning unconditional love or love for humanity.This unique album features handpan (inverted steel drum) arranged with strings intertwined with conscious guitar and lyric compositions. It is truly a sonic journey of reflection.The album will be released on 02-22-20, 6-9pm at the Dragon’s Den, a new venue serving the youth community of Homestead by establishing an indoor ropes course and zip line. The Dragon’s Den will officially open this summer and 18% of tickets sold will benefit the venue. https://dragonsdenpgh.org/For all event info and to purchase tickets, visit:https://bit.ly/3blEq2LTaragápe will perform the album in its entirety as a 5-piece ensemble featuring Jeremy Colbert(handpan/guitar/vocals), Matt Price (drums/percussion), James Bristol (double bass), Briana Carraher (cello), and Nashwan Abdullah (violin/fiddle).The all-star lineup includes supporting musicians:Scott & RosannaGuy RussoDavid JM BielewiczLauren ‘Shay’ DeMichieiJason GambleMonkey GoddessEntertainment from circus arts performers:Camille Zamboni (contortionist) and Ishkaday (dancer, light/fire spinner & acrobat)Live painting by the renowned Seth LeibowitzAlso featured will be Hope Academy student performers!Empath Sober Bar will be serving locally-sourced intentionally-infused non-alcoholic beveragesLaser-cut album merchandise designed by Naked GeometryProduction by Xenon EntertainmentEvent coordination by TJ Parker-Young of Bricolage Theater Company  

13. Jeremy Colbert • Taragape - Spirit Maze

In this episode I tell the story of Chalk Dinosaur, from the first time I held an instrument all the way to the present time. All of the iterations of Chalk Dinosaur from solo project to full band.

12. The Story of Chalk Dinosaur

In this episode I have a conversation with Michael Berger, bassist and writer for a Pittsburgh band called The Clock Reads. I would describe their music as a fusion of jazz, jam, funk, and latin. They just released a new album called Gnomon which is the main catalyst for our conversation today. You can find The Clock Reads at the links listed below. Happy New Year! Time to put a new ring in the tree trunk.http://www.theclockreads.band/https://theclockreads.bandcamp.com/https://www.facebook.com/theclockreads/

11. Michael Berger of The Clock Reads

On this episode I talk with my friend Sean Howard. If you go to any of the smaller PA music festivals, you've probably seen Sean running sound or lights. I met Sean at a festival called FarmJammaLamma in 2016. He was one of the lighting and sound engineers as well as a performer. In this conversation we talk about his work as a lighting and sound engineer, his band, and the recording studio project he is currently building. https://www.facebook.com/SHOrchestra/https://www.facebook.com/soundbarproductions/

10. Sean Howard of the Sean Howard Orchestra and Soundbar Productions

In this episode I talk about a bunch of random stuff, both related and unrelated to Chalk Dinosaur. Recent and upcoming performances, reflections, and a bunch of random thoughts.

9: Broccoli, Pastry Hands, Reflections

In this episode I talk about some of my methods and thoughts on mixing.

8: PT with CD ◊ Mixing

This episode features songwriter, vocalist, and guitarist Shane McLaughlin of the Pittsburgh folk band Buffalo Rose. In this conversation we talk about songwriting, recording, journaling, and a bunch of other random stuff.Links:Buffalo Rose WebsiteBuffalo Rose SpotifyFacebookBandcampThe River Song (live clip from the beginning of the episode)Rocketship (single)

7: Shane McLaughlin of Buffalo Rose

In this episode, I share my thoughts on the keys to prolificity and finishing ideas.

6: PT with CD ◊ Prolificity and Finishing Ideas

In this episode I reflect on the results of my "Lifestyle Design Experiment" in which I observe the following daily practices for one month:1. Wake up at 4:30am2. 15 minutes of meditation3. 3 pages of journaling4. 1 hour of exercise5. 1 gallon of water6. Write tomorrows task list before bed7. No alcohol, cigarettes or recreational drugs In a nutshell, I had a remarkably productive month with a significantly higher and more consistent energy level.In this episode I also talk about the new album, upcoming shows, and future projects. Links to things referenced in this episode:New Album - Sunset: https://chalkdinosaur.com/musicNew Album - Sunset (AIFF): https://chalkdinosaur.com/product/340142Mindfulness in Plain English: https://www.amazon.com/Mindfulness-English-Bhante-Henepola-Gunaratana/dp/0861719069/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=mindfulness+in+plain+english&qid=1572187995&sr=8-3November 1st Show: https://www.facebook.com/events/970980936572262/November 15th Show: https://www.facebook.com/events/2464105653872118/

5: Lifestyle Design Experiment Conclusion

This episode welcomes my first podcast guest, Lucas Bowman. Lucas is a classical and jazz pianist who plays keyboard in a Pittsburgh soul-rock band called The Commonheart.Check out their new album Pressure, available everywhere.I met Lucas in 2016 and he appears in two Chalk Dinosaur songs: Farm Jam, and Rocket Dude off the album "Chalk Dinosaur and Friends".He's one of those musicians who is extremely fluent with his instrument and with the language of music as a whole. I have so many more questions to ask him about how he attained his level of proficiency. Hopefully we'll be able to continue this conversation in a future episode.In this conversation, we talk about tour, recording, performing, balance, and a whole slew of other stuff.For more on Lucas and The Commonheart, you can check them out on:FacebookTwitterInstagramYouTubeSpotify

4: Lucas Bowman of The Commonheart

This is a podcast focused on music creation, professional and personal development, the creative process, and the inner workings of my life in music. My name is John O'Hallaron. I release music under the name Chalk Dinosaur and I work as a TV composer.

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