Carl’s RollerCoaster Podcast

Ep. 30 Claire Rose (Outreach Manager / PRS for Music UK)

Claire is the Outreach Manager for PRS for Music for the West of England. On her role, she works with music creators, organisations and representatives to advise on PRSfM, how to get the most from membership.

This was a very insightful conversation. Claire has a huge understanding of the in's and out's of the Music Publishing Sector and how creatives can monetise their work as musicians.

Very inspirational indeed! Hope you all enjoy this great episode of the Roller Coaster Podcast!

Ep. 29 André Dellamanha Pt 2 (Tour/Prod Manager Sepultura, Arch Enemy, Scorpions)

André Dellamanha has an amazing professional career as Production and Tour Manager for the likes of Sepultura, Arch Enemy, Scorpions, Angra etc.

On the previous episode, Part 1, André tells us how everything started for him in the music business. It's a very insightful conversation and André's experience is unparalleled and I dare to say, a very good lesson on how to get into the major leagues of the touring business.

On this part 2 of the conversation, André will get into the nitty-gritty of the most important professional within a touring party. 

Countless stories on the road with Sepultura, Angra and Arch Enemy. 

An absolute delight this conversation was and I hope you'll all enjoy :)

Ep. 28 André Dellamanha Pt 1(Tour/Prod Manager Sepultura, Arch Enemy, Scorpions)

André Dellamanha has an amazing professional career as Production and Tour Manager for the likes of Sepultura, Arch Enemy, Scorpions, Angra etc.

On this Part 1, he tells us how everything started for him in the music business. It's a very insightful conversation and André's experience is unparalleled and I dare to say, a very good lesson on how to get into the major leagues of the touring business.

On part 2 of the conversation, André will get into the nitty-gritty of the most important professional within a touring party. 

Countless stories on the road with Sepultura, Angra and Arch Enemy. 

An absolute delight this conversation was and I hope you'll all enjoy :)

 

Ep. 27 Sophie Grace Holmes (Endurance Athlete)

Sophie a fitness coach, public speaker, influencer, ultra endurance athlete, nutrition coach and business women. While Sophie’s passion lies in adventure, specifically physical adventure, she provides inspiration and motivation to others via personal training and public speaking to become fitter, stronger and more confident by sharing her journey and encouraging others to shift their mindset to seek theirs.

Sophie was diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis at four months old. She was told from a young age she might not make it to 30, let alone her teens, this has given her a very unique outlook on life and believes that everyone is able achieve something extraordinary and should have courage to seek their adventure in life and live it on their own terms.

Sophie has appeared in a number of magazines such as Hello!, Vogue, Women’s health, Women’s Fitness and cover on Best Life Magazine and continues to wow on her journey through life.

© SOPHIE GRACE HOLMES

Ep. 26 Publishing, A&R , Industry Stats with Carl Casagrande

A quick one to share some industry stats in regards of the publishers market share and a little insight of the flow of UK publishing income, highlighting the main aims and do's of a Publisher.

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MBE PA5512/ 4/ Tony Moss

Ep. 25 Mat Sinner (Primal Fear, Sinner, Rock Meets Classic)

Mat Sinner is a bassist, vocalist, and record producer from Stuttgart, Germany. Mat has been involved in numerous bands and projects throughout his musical career. His main bands have been Sinner since 1982 and Primal Fear since 1997; he formed the latter band with former Gamma Ray singer Ralf Scheepers. Source: Wikipedia

Since 2010, Mat has been captaining the "Rock Meets Classics" project, which consists of the Mat Sinner Band and the RMC Symphony Orchestra, plus a stellar guests line up, and on the next years tour have on singers such as Twisted Sister’s Dee Snider and Joey Tempest of Europe, amongst others but also had on previous years the likes of Ian Gillan, Paul Rodgers, Bonnie Tyler, Alice Cooper, Eric Martin, Rick Springfield.

 

Ep. 24 Steve Evetts (American Record Producer)

Steve Evetts is an American record producer who has produced, engineered and mixed music for the likes of Symphony X, The Dillinger Escape Plan, Sepultura, The Cure, Story of the Year, Every Time I Die, Ego Kill Talent, Architects amongst many others.

Ep. 23 Rafael Bittencourt (Musician/Guitarist/Founder of Angra)

Rafael Bittencourt is a Brazilian guitarist, with international recognition and singular sensibility, technique and style. He graduated Bachelor of Music Composition and Conducting in São Paulo in 1996. A few years earlier, in 1991, founded the world-famous band Angra.

Ep. 22 Kieran Robertson (Guitarist/Producer - Geoff Tate)

Kieran Robertson is a performer, producer and session Musician from Glasgow Scotland.

He Has an album and 2 singles out by his own name which where done with the help of Mordhorst Music Management. Albums Album 1 - Kieran Robertson - In The Name Of Vanity Album 2 - 'Till Death Do Us Part - Detached EP - 21st Century Bitch EP - Pathogen

Kieran is also a the guitarist of legendary Metal Vocalist Geoff Tate's new band Operation Mindcrime (Original lead singer of Queensryche)

His new project 'Till Death Do Us Part has just finished their first tour and have released there first album "DETACHED". Kieran's producing has lead him to to jump into the recording world recently just finishing an album for Mark Daly. Endorsements Ernie Ball Clayton Picks

Ep. 21 Kurt Cobain Career Management with Carl Casagrande

Short episode looking back at Nirvana's main man career, the late Kurt Cobain, focused on the management side of things, historical points, the ups and downs, the origins of Grunge and Nirvana itself and eventually it's tragic end.