UNREHEARSED with Joanna Basile
Former counselor & music exec, host Joanna Basile brings you off-the-cuff conversations with some of her favorite people and well-known friends. Listen as Basile & Co. take deep dives into unexpected topics that may enlighten, motivate and even challenge you. Join her on the road to redemption as she navigates life in the middle lane.
Episodes
Basile and entrepreneur Sarin Kuruvilla (aka DEQR) decipher the current state of indie music, old-school A&R and the magic of development. Focusing on the why of the project or brand creates an understanding of the deeper motivations or reasons behind something. The key to solving a problem, gaining insight and even success lies in exploring the "why" rather than just the surface details.
And ne...
Join Basile and Black Shag's Tommy Daley for his first ever podcast! Discover Tommy's inspiring journey from glam rocker and record intern to Nashville entrepreneur and leader in vintage fashion. Listen as he shares tales from the '90s Sunset Strip music scene, the famed Melrose Avenue, his rise at the iconic Capitol Records and the road to redemption.
Go check out all that is Black Shag Vinta...
Ever hear of Ice Bath Sundays? Well neither did we until Dr. Charlie exposed us. Here is the next episode of Unrehearsed with Dr. Charlie aka the Musician's Physician. Immediately following a communal ice bath, the freshly frozen pair discuss the difference between ice baths, cryotherapy, and cocaine as well as our innate need for community. Basile and Dr. Charlie Kautz also explore the recent cicada phenomenon...
Discover if it's storytelling or shit talking with storied percussionist Jackie Bertone on the latest episode of Unrehearsed. Basile and Bertone go back over 30 years and have had plenty of shared, eyebrow-raising moments in the studio. Hear them chronicle their experiences with Brian Wilson and The Beach Boys as well as Jackie's escapades on his growing and impressive podcast, Jackie's Groove.
Le...
He's more than just a pretty voice. Hear Basile and the Voice's Thunderstorm Artis talk about the ins and outs of navigating both the music business and life as a hot new artist. They touch on his rich family history, his budding new family and staying true to oneself.
To all music folk, you can catch Thunder at the NAMM Show this week Thursday.
Check out his latest singles and more on Apple ...
We have no explanation for the hiatus. However, this episode couldn't be more timely. Your favorite band KISS just left the stage for good, and our next guest once toured with both Gene Simmons and Ace Frehley.
If you don't know him already, meet our favorite guitar player and good sport Philip Shouse. Current guitarist for Accept and Rodney Atkins. And founding member of Thee Rock N' Roll Re...
On this episode of Unrehearsed, the interviewer gets interviewed! Catch the conversation with JRod Concert's Jamie Rodriguez. Basile and Rodriguez get you ready for not only festival season but for your first float. They touch on self care and trip on spirituality while giving props to all the good, talented friends they are grateful to work with and know.
Check out the JRod Concerts podcast. And follow Rod...
We are happy to introduce The Finetune Clinic and Dr. Shayan Ghaffari to the Unrehearsed family. Hear singer/musician Emily Justin and Dr. Charlie talk about her experience on the table. Then you get to meet the newest edition to the clinic, Dr. G, as he explains fascial manipulation.
You can find the Philip Shouse signature guitar strap at Fairfield Guitar Co.
Check out the Saturday market and Wea...
Who wants to hear the very first recorded episode of Unrehearsed! Listen in as Basile and rock artist Kii Arens chew on everything from the new age of art to dating. Of course we can't not talk about Prince. And all on the year anniversary of the pandemic.
Check out Kii's site and follow him on Instagram. Or better yet, go visit LA-LA LAND Gallery in Hollywood 6450 Santa Monica Blvd. Los Angeles...
Rock 'n' roll isn't dead yet.
Basile and Grimey discuss developing bands on the come up. Learn how Nashville gems the Beast, OG Basement and Grimey's came to be. A tornado and a pandemic later, the Beast lives on.
But the question remains, did Bobby kick Grimey out of the band....
This one is for all the new faces at New Faces Night. And anyone affected by the Nashville tornado on March 3, 2020.
*Be Here Now is a...
After a long hiatus, Unrehearsed is back!
Long-time friend, composer and Godfather of Autotune Mat Morse joins Basile for a trip down memory lane. Hear these two knuckleheads talk shop, taking us back to his days playing with Ray Charles and his early adoption of the Jaco Pastorius method. Morse lets us in on his clairvoyance, while Basile admits to smelling things.
As Morse says, "Take care of yourself...
Basile has a long overdue chat with frontman, lead guitarist and Rolling Stone contributor Andrew Leahey. Hear these two speak off the cuff on how to be a great Page to the Plant, the Nashville tornado and Leahey's brain tumor experience.
If you are a touring musician living in Nashville and you are looking for free mental health care and support, contact Porter's Call.
Other resources ...
Unrehearsed goes back on the road to Chicago in celebration of Lollapalooza. We connect with Sound Nutrition's Emmaline Rasmussen, who is revolutionizing touring though integrative nutrition and overall wellness. She gives us insight on pre-performance, both on stage and yes, in the bedroom. Let's not forget the discussion on androgyny and dating. And again, erections.
Check out Sound Nutrition ...
Basile has a very unrehearsed chat with bff and founding member of the Circle Jerks, Greg Hetson. Despite being a Kings fan, Hetson has some great insight on playing & staying sober and the resurgence of punk rock. He might even get a little teary eyed.
Punk isn't dead, and neither are we.
Sound Wizard: Kyle J. Ross
Catch Circle Jerks on a stage near you. You won't regret it.
And do n...
On this episode, Basile spends time with country/soul breakout artist Lou Ridley. Listen to the ladies get riled while discussing the social issues they are both passionate about: the unhoused and those suffering from substance use disorder.
Ridley hasn't broken out merely because of the attention her new song has gotten, but because she is breaking conventions and bridging gaps. She advocates for huma...
Basile finally gets it, and talks long-haul COVID and cellular fatigue with our regular and revered guest Dr. Charlie. Learn about effective supplementation and what we can do pre, during and post-infection to help our exhausted cells.
Intro is Peach by one of Nashville's gems Jive Talk. Trust us and catch them on one of their upcoming tour dates if you get the chance: https://www.jivetalkband.com/tour....
In celebration of the upcoming reissue of Balls, Basile casually converses with her friend, the legendary Elizabeth Cook.
Listen as Liz talks about everything from her film debut to female empowerment - and how she made it here. Because sometimes it take more than balls to be a woman.
Episode playlist on Spotify.
The 15th anniversary edition of Balls is due out on June 24th. For more info,...
Straight from songwriting central, Basile shoots the breeze with Monet Maddux about writing songs and the power of surrender.
Be sure to check out the Georgia Music Foundation. They believe it's important to document our musical heritage, to champion live music and to ensure opportunities for all students to experience and make music.
Episode playlist on Spotify.
What came first, the ...
Back by popular demand, Dr. Charlie visits the Nashville studio once again to give us invaluable information on inflammation and some tips for the touring. You also get the usual book recommendations and a couple (interesting) film suggestions from Basile.
Big thanks to Kyle Ross, mixing and editing wizard.
And Giovannie and the Hired Guns for the intro song... y'all inspired the last third of the e...
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