Artists have always made the bulk of their money touring. Indie artists especially depend on touring thrive and survive. In this episode, Ezina discusses 10 ways to make money when you can't tour. 

Guitar Goddess Radio with Ezina

How To Make Money When You Can't Tour

Upon first listening to Bonnie Montgomery, it’s easy to mistakenly assume that you’ve stumbled upon a long-buried track by a legend from the golden era of country/western music. Such is the artistry of this Arkansas native and silver-voiced songstress. Her story is of her journey, but she presents it through a folk/bluegrass/country perspective that’s traditional and timeless.

Arkansas Songbird - Bonnie Montgomery, talks with Ezina about her music and new album 'Forever'.

Paula Boggs was formerly Starbucks' top lawyer, a federal prosecutor and vice president at Dell (among many other roles), before switching over to full-time musicianship a few years ago. Over the past ten years, she and her band, the Paula Boggs Band, have released three albums. The most recent is 'Elixir: The Soulgrass Sessions.'

Paula Boggs talks with Ezina about switching over to full-time musicianship and the new album 'Elixir' from her band, the Paula Boggs Band.

Marlain Angelides is involved in musicals, Shakespeare, voice-overs, and is front-woman of the all-female Led Zeppelin tribute band, LEZ ZEPPELIN, showcasing her wide range of vocal talents that drive the heavy yet melodic sound of Ascending Dawn.

All in Now - Marlain Angelides talks with Ezina about her wide range of vocal talents, Ascending Dawn and their new album Coalesce.

Music Supervison Demystified with Carolyn Richardson

Ezina Interviews Wendy Sweetlove on Guitar Goddess Radio. Wendy shares how she got started, the joy of collaboration AND  debuts her new cd Dirty Sunday. Learn more at www.wendysasson.com Also in the studio was Ido Sasson- guitar teacher and guitarist on Wendy SweetLove's debut CD Dirty Sunday. www.idosasson.com

Wendy Sweetlove shares how she got started, the joy of collaboration AND debuts her new cd Dirty Sunday

Lo Carmen is an Australian singer-songwriter, musician and actress. Carmen has independently released five albums in the Americana alt-country indie rock vein. First single 'Last Thing I'll Remember' from sixth studio album.'Lovers Dreamers Fighters', out Nov 10 2017. Written in rural Georgia, recorded in Nashville, polished up in downtown LA, 'Lovers Dreamers Fighters' offers up a slow burning take on country soul. The 10-track album will be available digitally and on limited edition vinyl through Chiquita Records. Bonnie ‘Prince’ Billy lends his iconic drawl to anthemic duet “Sometimes Its Hard” and the cream of Nashville's best players, who have accompanied the likes of Johnny Cash, Sturgill Simpson, Jason Isbell, Dan Auerbach, Lori McKenna, Lana Del Rey, Kacey Musgraves and Tony Joe White, bring the songs to life.

Lo Carmen talks about the holy mothers of Country music and debuts Lovers, Dreamers, Fighters

Working with Reps: Everything you need to know to build a successful team.  Our guests on this show are two powerhouse women who manage actors, musicians and social media influencers. They will be sharing the ups and downs of building a team, things artists should know and how to find a rep that will go hard for you.    Belle Bromfield’s is the founder and CEO of Bromfield Entertainment. Her journey through the entertainment industry has been as eclectic as it has been promising. She began her life on the islands of Jamaica, moving with her family to California at the age of fifteen. Her first foray into the biz led her into modeling, where she stormed her way into Magazines, as well as many print ads and runways. In 2003, she was a trophy model in the televised Essence Awards, and her runway work was featured in the movie “Hair Show,” in which she appeared opposite Monique (“The Parkers”) as herself. Karla S. Escobar is the founder & CEO of Wise Owl Media Group, a multimedia company based in Los Angeles, CA that specializes in production consulting, brand development, public relations, and video & post-production. Before becoming an entrepreneur Karla worked as a coordinating producer for CBS's Emmy award winning show, Entertainment Tonight for over 5 years interviewing and producing segments with the likes of Taylor Swift, Katy Perry, Justin Bieber, and more. She also coordinated the first live Grammy broadcast, and multiple specials with TV Guide (AKA PopTV). 

Working With Reps: Featuring Belle Bromfield & Karla Escobar

Sarah Lightman hails from the East Coast. She grew up in Hightstown, NJ, and later attended college at Temple University to study musical theater. She has been submerged in performing arts her whole life. Much of her family are also musicians and artists. Her dad Aaron Lightman was signed with RCA Poppy Records, her cousin Toby Lightman is also a successful singer/songwriter, and her cousin Jonathan Russell (jazz violinist and movie composer) is featured playing violin on Sarah's newly released song "Fear." Sarah just released her EP Friday the 13th of January 2017.   “My music is rooted from personal experiences to help inspire others to heal from day to day struggles. I see so much sadness, pain, and sickness running wild in the world today, especially with the recent shooting in Vegas and the death of Chester Bennington. I feel the need to take responsibility for my own pain in hopes to help others get back on their feet. Suffering is inevitable, but by making the choice to see the wounds we already have, we can start to move forward toward a healthier place.”   www.sarah-lightman.com

Sarah Lightman

Katie Ferrara is a folk/pop artist from Los Angeles, CA. Making regular appearances on the 3rd street Santa Monica Promenade, Melrose Trading Post, downtown Burbank and various farmers markets in Los Angeles, Katie has carved a name for herself in the streets of her hometown as a “busker” or street performer.   Becoming known in LA is only a small piece of the puzzle Katie has created for herself. Free spirited, ambitious and self-reliant, she travels the world through music, writing about her experiences in song form. She has toured nationally to festivals including SXSW and internationally to several countries including the UK, Italy, and New Zealand. Katie’s talents were discovered in 2015 in the “Feeling the Street” competition after being selected as one of the winners on Facebook. The online show, sponsored by Toyota, is a global search for the world’s best buskers who must band together to make music on an epic road trip.

Katie Ferrara- From Back Stage to Busking around the globe

Rebecca Sullivan Making Music in Multiple Genres

Lead vocalist, guitarist, and songwriter, Olivia Street, was one of the founding members of Juno-nominated reggae band, Souljah Fyah and now she has found her own voice with King of Foxes, and brings the authenticity of an old soul to a decidedly modern sound.

Olivia Street from King of Foxes talks with Ezina about how she got started, juggling a family and Golden Armour.

Briana Alexis sat down with Ezina to discuss how she broke into the music business from the inside of an amp. She shares lessons learned working in R&D for guitar manufacturers, how she learned to play upside down guitar and how she financed her move to Los Angeles on the back of her gear.

Briana Alexis from Sunset Blvd big hair to success in the music business on her own terms

It’s not every day that a small-town Texas girl gets to record with Grammy Award-winning producer John Carter Cash, who has produced legends such as Loretta Lynn, George Jones, and Willie Nelson, but Country Blues artist Kasey Lansdale is the exception. Her current release, “Living in the Moment” from the EP Leave Her Wild, promises to be an even bigger success than her previous recording. In 2013, she was given a unique opportunity to record her first studio album, Restless, in the historic Cash Cabin Studio with John Carter Cash. Producer Mike Clute assisted in starting the project, with Lansdale, then Cash added the final touches. The CD features 11 tracks highlighted by her smoky twang with seven of her own self-penned songs including “Sorry Ain’t Enough” and “Blame You for Trying.” She is often compared to either Reba McEntire or Patsy Cline. Cash says of Kasey, “I believe in Kasey and what she is doing musically and as a human being. She has the drive, talent and spirit to make it happen….” Thus, he produced her sophomore CD in its entirety. Lansdale will once again tour in support of the record. She successfully performed both nationally and internationally following the release of Restless at large events and festivals such as SXSW, the Halogaland Music Festival in Norway, and The Piacenza Blues Festival in Italy. The second half of the Restless Roadtrip, took her across the nation in early 2014.

Kasey Landsdale recording artist, actress, and producer shares tips to success

Susan Alcorn shares the history of lap steel and pedal steel guitars, what lead her to pedal steel guitar and the inspiration behind her music compositions. She gives advice to young players and invites Ezina to give pedal steel guitar a try.

Susan Alcorn Shares Her Pedal Steel Guitar

Guitar Goddess is devoted to incredible female guitar players from all over the world. We feature the latest news, interviews, concert dates and industry events about, and for, female guitarists from as far away as, the U.K. Japan, Sweden and Australia to Canada and the U.S. Here you’ll find female guitarists covering all music genres from folk, classical, jazz and bluegrass to rock and country. Guitar Goddess.com was launched in 1995 to honor the women who have the courage, determination, and drive to make it in an industry that’s been dominated by men for so many years. Female guitar players are gaining their own fan bases with their own brand of passionate rock & roll shredding and soulful storytelling. We share the wisdom and insight female guitarists share with us. Our interviews feature backstage info on how these female guitar players got their start, stories from the road, secret tips to success and where you can see them play next. Guitar Goddess celebrates the journey of these women and the men who stand by them and encourage them forward.

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