Episodes

Dendy Jarrett, Executive Director Gibson Cares, visits with The Trout about how Gibson Cares has been helping thousands of needy musicians and nonprofits with new guitars and their business expertise. For over 125 years Gibson has been shaping, contributing, and supporting sound through their guitars…across many generations and genres of music. In 2002 the Gibson Foundation was officially established (as a 501(c)3) and has since provided thousands of guitars and related value-in-kind and donatio...

The Trout interviews Bhopal, India musician, producer, songwriter and recording engineer, Pratyush Upadhyay about his career in music and how he doesn't produce typical Bollywood music. Upadhyay is founder and owner of 432hz Music Studio that provides a myriad of services to his clients including -'Music Composing, Arrangement, Music Direction, Lyricist, Guitarist, Producer, Vocalist, Recording Engineer, Sound Designer, Vocal Tuning, Orchestration, Drum Programming and more. The Trout once again...

Movie Composer, Kevin Besignano, spent time visiting with The Trout about composing the music for "As They Made Us" and what it takes to be a movie composer. Kevin Besignano has been known in the music world for the last 2 decades as a touring musician and musical artist. He's toured the world playing in bands such as Unwritten Law, Bullets and Octane and his own band, True Rivals. Having attended Berklee College of Music, Besignano has always been intrigued by jazz, classical, and the art of co...

The Trout interviews Nadine Page, Clinical Director and Founder, of The Creative Well. The Creative Well is an international organization that supports the mental health and well-being of musicians and all other allied professionals working within the music industry, inclusive of students striving towards a career. We are a safe space where full self-expression is encouraged. They are are uniquely able to support the mental health and well-being of those creating music and executing music tours....

Alex from Kyiv, Ukraine visits with The Trout about what it's like to be a music creator while attempting to stay safe during an invasion. Alex (not his real name) is a creator of electronic music in the Ukraine. For the last several years he has composed several electronic music pieces that have been used in the gaming industry. Alex has had to move away from Kyiv (Kiev) to a safer area of his country and unfortunately, writing and producing music has taken a back burner as the war continues ar...

The Trout interviews Bobby Owsinski who is best known as author of over 27 books in the field of music, music recording and social media, and for audio engineering, especially in surround mixing with credits including Jimi Hendrix, The Who, Pantera, Weird Al Yankovic, Willie Nelson, Elvis, Neil Young, Iron Maiden, The Ramones, and Chicago. Bobby has worked on projects as an engineer, producer, writer or arranger including music, commercials, television and motion pictures. Bobby is senior contri...

KT and The Trout discovered that more people are listening to old music other than new music and discuss why they think that is. Statistics now show that older music is more prevalent than the newly released music on music streaming services. KT and The Trout delve into the details behind what's driving people's music tastes. Is it just blimp of change in the music industry or is this wave of the future? Why are older artists selling their catalogs of music and more why are music and publishing ...

What do you do when you're Lynne Jackaman, British firecracker soul singer, but your love of your favorite music is based in America thousands of miles away from your London home? You record at the most iconic recording studio in America, Fame Studios in Muscle Shoals, Alabama, USA and produce your first solo project and release it to the world. Lynne Jackaman visits with The Trout and talks about her love of southern soul and rock music and how she grew up loving to sing. Jackaman's debut album...

KT and The Trout share their final thoughts on the first year as Podcast and YouTube creators. Check out our special major announcement for 2022. Thanks for listening for more information or to listen to other podcasts or watch YouTube videos click on this link > https://thetroutshow.com/

Moved by the fact the second leading cause of death for teens is committing suicides, award winning singer, songwriter and producer, Michael Anthony Curtis, talks with KT and The Trout about his song "Live" and his goal to bring awareness of teen suicides to America. Curtis, along with other professional musicians and organizations, is bringing teen suicide awareness through his "Don't Die For a Lie" website and his partnership with Silent Witness, Inc. Curtis provides an in depth view of how he...

Through interviews with Dave Stanley, recording engineer and producer extraordinaire from Alchemistic Records, discover the back story and how the Ultimate James Bond Medley of all 25 James Movies was conceived, organized, recorded in both audio and video for this very popular YouTube video. Dave provides details of his efforts to locate 60 professional musicians to perform in his Nottingham, U.K. studio to complete this enormous project undertaking. From when the project was started to when the...

So You think you've got what it takes to become a famous actor or musician? KT and The Trout interview Heather Besignano, CEO of Icon Public Relations and she provides great insight about the very competitive entertainment business. With offices in Los Angeles, Nashville, New York and Dallas, Heather is an expert in promoting some of best talent in several different facets of the entertainment business. Heather, a Texas native, brings her southern charm to the table when working with celebrities...

Bob Corritore is considered among the top traditional blues harmonica players on the scene today. Additionally, he is the owner of the Rhythm Room in Phoenix, the radio show host of “Those Lowdown Blues” on KJZZ, the founder of Southwest Musical Arts Foundation, the editor and main writer of the Bob Corritore Blues Newsletter, an official endorser of Hohner harmonicas, a Keeping The Blues Alive award recipient, a Grammy nominated harmonica player and producer. The Trout talks with Bob about gro...

KT and The Trout interview Deno Taglioli founder of Emerald City Band the premier event & live entertainment cover band — based in Dallas – Fort Worth TX, and performing all over the U.S. and the world. Deno shares stories of roots of growing up in Detroit in the shadow of Motown and how this 1st generation Italian-America was mentored by classically trained musicians from the Detroit Symphony Orchestra. Emerald City has performed from coast to coast and even for two United States Presidents. T...

Want to know how to become a famous tribute band check out KT and The Trout's interview with Jeff Michnal of Performance DFW who tells us about his life as a producer/developer of three top notch tribute bands. Thanks for listening for more information or to listen to other podcasts or watch YouTube videos click on this link > https://thetroutshow.com/

KT and the Trout speak with on air talent Randy James from Lonestar 92.5 FM - Dallas. Randy enlightens us about how he became a successful broadcaster and a few interesting stories about famous musicians he's met during his multi-decade broadcast career. Thanks for listening for more information or to listen to other podcasts or watch YouTube videos click on this link > https://thetroutshow.com/

Craving thousands of fans screaming your name at your concert? Or how about flying around in your own private jet and lots and lots of money in the bank? Sounds good doesn't it? Well KT and The Trout provide you the insider details of how you can become a world famous musician (hint - it ain't easy). Want to be rock and roll star? It all starts with guitar. Listen and enjoy inside music business info. Thanks for listening for more information or to listen to other podcasts or watch YouTube vide...

KT and The Trout investigate the strange but interesting world of earworms - yes, we all have them and why 3 chords is all you need to become a famous musician. Thanks for listening for more information or to listen to other podcasts or watch YouTube videos click on this link > https://thetroutshow.com/

KT and The Trout seek out answers to the questions - Are UFOs real? Have people really been abducted by aliens? Discover these answers and more as KT and The Trout delve into the world of alien visitors. You won't want to miss out on this special out this world episode. Listen now! Thanks for listening for more information or to listen to other podcasts or watch YouTube videos click on this link > https://thetroutshow.com/

KT and The Trout enter into the world of music including - this day in musical history, misheard lyrics, musical artists that changed the world of music, what's it like to be a musical performer and our special guest North Texas musician Shane Bell. And an original Shane Bell Band tune - Christmas Blues. Thanks for listening for more information or to listen to other podcasts or watch YouTube videos click on this link > https://thetroutshow.com/

KT and The Trout interview Dallas Comedian, Angela Owen and talk entertainment news, movie trivia and actors that make too much money. And introducing our "Do you know what I hate" segment. Visit our website at KTandTheTrout.com contact us info@KTandTheTrout.com Thanks for listening for more information or to listen to other podcasts or watch YouTube videos click on this link > https://thetroutshow.com/

KT and The Trout analyze and have fun with today's news and current events. Meet our new guest from the land Down Under Aussie Mate and famous French Dog Trainer - Pierre LaPoop. Good times indeed! Check our updates on Instagram, FaceBook, Twitter and our website at ktandthetrout.com Contact us at info@ktandthetrout.cominfo@ktandthetrout.com Thanks for listening for more information or to listen to other podcasts or watch YouTube videos click on this link > https://thetroutshow.com/

KT and the Trout kicks off their very first and oh so important first ever podcast. Learn a little about KT and the Trout and they see the world around them. Special visit from our favorite computer fixers - Bubba and Buford. The Trout report and so much more. Sit back take a listen and enjoy. Thanks for listening for more information or to listen to other podcasts or watch YouTube videos click on this link > https://thetroutshow.com/