In the eighth episode of Artistic Digs, my special guest is singer, songwriter and vocal looper Jordana Talsky. In this interview, Jordana presents a solo looper performance of “Trouble Up” from her upcoming all-looping EP, “Zahava,” which will be released on Aug. 27, 2021. We also chat about all things music, including Jordana’s musical evolution into using a vocal looper, her influences and inspirations, and her songwriting process, and her upcoming release, ZAHAVA. Hit that Like button if you enjoyed watching and please share. Remember to subscribe to my channel for more Artistic Digs episodes and other creative musical content. 0:15 - Introductions 1:13 - ZAHAVA reveal! 3:40 - Jordana’s past releases and musical evolution 7:59 - Jordana’s process using a vocal looper 14:10 - about ZAHAVA’s themes of home and self awareness, and writing honest music 16:53 - Jordana’s upcoming gigs 20:29 - Jordana talks about learning from other looper artists as well as her influences/inspirations 21:54 - about learning and developing looping software 22:55 - Jordana’s vocal and musical influences 26:21 - Jordana’s voice studies 28:16 - Jordana talks about her lyric writing process 34:08 - Jordana’s Patreon 35:51 - ZAHAVA release details 37:08 - Jordana performs a solo looper work, “Trouble Up” For more information about Jordana Talsky, visit www.jordanatalsky.com Buy Jordana’s music:  https://jordanatalsky.bandcamp.com/ Pre-save ZAHAVA on Spotify: https://ffm.to/hearzahava Check out Jordana’s Youtube page: www.youtube.com/c/JordanaTalskyMusic Jordana’s Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/jordanatalsky Follow Jordana on Instagram : www.instagra.com/jzt123 Jordana’s Downtown Yonge BIA Play in the Parks Jazz Bistro livestream show July 29th 2021: https://www.facebook.com/DowntownYonge/videos/545313799998889 Artistic Digs logo and animation by Mayhem Arts: https://www.instagram.com/mayhemarts Follow Sarah Jerrom on: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sarah.jerrom/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/sarahjerromm ... Bandcamp - https://sarahjerrom.bandcamp.com/ Soundcloud- https://soundcloud.com/sarahjerrom Twitter- https://twitter.com/sarahjerrom www.sarahjerrom.com

In the seventh episode of Artistic Digs, my special guest is drummer, composer and bandleader Ernesto Cervini! In this interview, Ernesto performs a solo piano piece from a special project that he’s been composing during the pandemic. We also chat about all things music, including Ernesto’s recent releases, his many musical collaborations, and his practice strategies! Hit that Like button if you enjoyed watching and please share. Remember to subscribe to my channel for more Artistic Digs episodes and other creative musical content. 0:15 - Introductions 1:33 - how we’ve been coping throughout the pandemic 5:18 - Ernesto’s musical releases during the pandemic 10:00 - Ernesto talks about building practice habits 11:12 - Ernesto’s transcription work 13:17 - Ernesto’s work with drum etudes 18:11 - recent livestream shows 22:23 - on using technology and adapting our home work spaces 24:20 - remote project with DanDanNotDan 26:20 - the importance of identifying and developing other skill sets than being a musician 28:20 - how Ernesto started Orange Grove Publicity 29:56 - all about Ernesto’s new label, Three Pines Records 38:41 - Ernesto’s early starts and musical education 42:40 - his first jazz musician influences 42:57 - Ernesto’s early teachers 47: 34 - Ernesto’s thoughts on how to effectively use practice time and establish an efficient practice routine 59:23 - Ernesto’s upcoming projects 1:04:54 - Ernesto performs a solo piano piece, “Peter Morrow” For more information about Ernesto Cervini, visit www.ernestocervini.com Buy Ernesto’s music and more: https://ernestocervini.bandcamp.com/ Check out Ernesto’s Youtube page: www.youtube.com/ErnestoCervini Ernesto’s transcription playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsdnLt5hYsZdJQbbaCNMCyF0p-BHqKrOB Ernesto’s etudes playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsdnLt5hYsZdRTgSnlHQPNtb3dEDByHm7 Ernesto’s transcription of Jorge Rossy’s solo from “All The Things You Are”:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pf955EoqQ-M More about Three Pines Records: https://www.threepinesrecords.ca/ More about Orange Grove Publicity: https://orangegrovepublicity.com/ Artistic Digs logo and animation by Mayhem Arts: https://www.instagram.com/mayhemarts Follow Sarah Jerrom on: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sarah.jerrom/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/sarahjerromm ... Bandcamp - https://sarahjerrom.bandcamp.com/ Soundcloud- https://soundcloud.com/sarahjerrom Twitter- https://twitter.com/sarahjerrom www.sarahjerrom.com

In the sixth episode of Artistic Digs, my special guest is composer and saxophonist Stephen P Harvey. In this interview, Stephen talks about his current Kickstarter campaign for his large ensemble project, SMASH! We also chat about all things music, including Stephen’s creative approach to composing, his musical influences, and composes a piece in real time! Hit that Like button if you enjoyed watching and please share. Remember to subscribe to my channel for more Artistic Digs episodes and other creative musical content. 0:30 - Introductions 14:14 - Steve talks about his creative process 19:30 - Steve’s teachers 24:44 - Singing as a compositional tool 28:50- Recording ideas as they come 30:30- Steve’s compositional approach using serialism 40:47- Steve’s musical heroes 50:44 - Meeting your heroes 53:03 - We talk about ISJAC 1:02:00 - Steve’s ideas for future projects 1:05 - SMASH! Kickstarter campaign 1:08- Exploring writing for different instrumentations 1:15:00 - Steve composes a piece in real time! 1:26:10- Thank you’s and sign off! For more information about Stephen Harvey visit: http://www.stephenpharvey.com/ Donate to SMASH! Stephen P Harvey Jazz Orchestra Kickstarter page: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/sphjo/smash-stephen-philip-harvey-jazz-orchestra/ Listen to Stephen P Harvey's Suite Childhood: https://music.apple.com/us/album/suite-childhood/1109520237 More about ISJAC (International Society of Jazz Composers and Arrangers): www.isjac.org Artistic Digs logo and animation by Mayhem Arts: https://www.instagram.com/mayhemarts Follow Sarah Jerrom on: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sarah.jerrom/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/sarahjerromm ... Bandcamp - https://sarahjerrom.bandcamp.com/ Soundcloud- https://soundcloud.com/sarahjerrom Twitter- https://twitter.com/sarahjerrom www.sarahjerrom.com

In the fifth episode of Artistic Digs, my special guest is my good friend, bassist and composer Michael Herring. In this interview, Michael performs a special duo version of “I’m Not Walking Away” from The Uplifters upcoming release, “There’s No Secret,” out on May 21 on Bandcamp. We also chat about all things music, including Michael’s many pandemic projects, upcoming releases, songwriting and collaborations, upcoming livestream shows, and… why we make music. Hit that Like button if you enjoyed watching and please share. Remember to subscribe to my channel for more Artistic Digs episodes and other creative musical content. 0:28 - Introductions 2:15 – Musical collaborations with Michael’s partner, Rebecca Hennessy 4:55 – What Michael has been up to during the pandemic 5:23 – creating music with Friendly Rich and The Bird Brains 7:43 – Michael’s creative process within songwriting collaborations 9:36 – recording with Kevin Breit’s Bonafide Scoundrels 12:17 – The Birds Brains and their recent singles https://thebirdbrainsband.bandcamp.com/ 15:57 – How Michael began singing and writing songs 16:30 – Playing with Dave Clark and the Woodchopper’s Association 17:10 – On improvising 20:04 – The Uplifters origins and their 2013 album “Yeah Yeah Yeah” https://theuplifters.bandcamp.com/album/yeah-yeah-yeah 21:25 – Singles from The Uplifters upcoming release, “There’s No Secret” https://theuplifters.bandcamp.com/album/theres-no-secret 24:00 – About creating deliberately vulnerable music 28:00 – About recording Vertigo’s “Dark Materials” album with Dave Binney 34:20 – About the “telepathy” that can happen in music 38:11 – Playing with Jah Youssouf http://woodchoppers.com/music.html 44:44 – The motivation behind Michael’s 2016 quartet album, “A Very Large Gap” 47:02 – Michael’s motivation about “how and why we make music” 48:11 – Michael talks about the intention behind Peripheral Vision’s 2020 album “Irrational Revelation and Mutual Humiliation” https://peripheralvision.bandcamp.com/album/irrational-revelation-and-mutual-humiliation 55:30 – Michael’s early influences 57:08 – How and when Michael starting playing double bass 58:39 – Moving to Toronto 1:02:57 – On creating music during the pandemic (or not) 1:06:07 – “Memo To My Daughter” by Michael Herring 1:09:04 – Michael’s upcoming livestream shows 1:12:40 – The Uplifters’s CD release details 1:16:35 – Michael thoughts about “what’s the point of making music?” 1:17:38 – “I’m Not Walking Away” special duo performance by Michael Herring (bass, vocals) and Rebecca Hennessy (accordion, vocals) and baby Nancy (background vocals) 1:21:22 – Sign off and thank you’s! For more information about Michael Herring and to buy Michael’s music: http://dangerherring.com/ More about The Uplifters: https://theuplifters.bandcamp.com/ More about The Bird Brains: https://thebirdbrainsband.bandcamp.com/ More about Peripheral Vision: https://peripheralvision.bandcamp.com/ More about The Woodchoppers: http://woodchoppers.com/music.html Michael’s Upcoming Livestream Shows: May 20 The Uplifters “There’s No Secret” CD release: https://www.facebook.com/events/176354224389002 May 21 Way North: https://syncspace.live/show/way-north/ May 21 Rebecca Hennessy and Michael Herring @ Jazz in Toronto #JazzFromHome: https://www.facebook.com/events/288777539605784 Artistic Digs logo and animation by Mayhem Arts: https://www.instagram.com/mayhemarts Follow Sarah Jerrom on: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sarah.jerrom/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/sarahjerromm ... Bandcamp - https://sarahjerrom.bandcamp.com/ Soundcloud- https://soundcloud.com/sarahjerrom Twitter- https://twitter.com/sarahjerrom www.sarahjerrom.com

In the fourth episode of Artistic Digs, my special guest is my good friend, trumpeter, singer, composer and bandleader Rebecca Hennessy. In this interview, Rebecca performs a special duo version of “Keep The Light Bright” from her latest release, “All The Little Things You Do” with her partner Michael Herring on bass. We also chat about all things music, including Rebecca’s latest recording project, her personal approach to songwriting, her upcoming livestream shows, and what she’s been listening to during these pandemic days. (Also, Rebecca's amazing bird calls!) Hit that Like button if you enjoyed watching and please share. Remember to subscribe to my channel for more Artistic Digs episodes and other creative musical content. 0:30 - Introductions 1:44 - What Rebecca has been up to during the pandemic 5:15- Rebecca’s new home recording project that she’s been working on 7:12- We talk about Rebecca’s latest release, “All The Little Things You Do” 9:18 - What Rebecca’s been listening to lately 11:12- Rebecca talks about her songwriting influences and inspirations 13:32 - Past projects (feat. “Walrus” by Hobson’s Choice) 13:55- Rebecca Hennessy’s FOG Brass Band “Two Calls” / Rebecca talks about her songwriting process and compositional approach 17:22- About working with text 19:10 - How and when Rebecca began songwriting and writing lyrics (feat. "Restored" by Hobson's Choice) 21:29- How melodies from “Two Calls” were inspired by nature 23:02- Our mutual love of birds and Rebecca’s impressive bird call repertoire! 25:14- Rebecca’s upcoming livestream show with Jazz In Toronto *note the revised date! Saturday May 22, 5:30 pm EST* 26:14- Rebecca’s accordion playing 27:14- Rebecca talks about her upcoming release, “Joy Will Find Us” 28:13 - “Dandelions” by Rebecca Hennessy, with Michael Herring on bass 28:51- We talk about our long friendship! 31:43- “Keep The Light Bright” performance by Rebecca Hennessy (piano, vocals) with Michael Herring (bass) and baby Nancy (background vocals). For more information about Rebecca Hennessy visit: rebeccahennessy.com Buy Rebecca’s music: https://rebeccahennessy.bandcamp.com/releases More about Hobson’s Choice: https://hobsonschoicemusic.bandcamp.com/ Rebecca Hennessy & Michael Herring’s livestream show presented by JazzinToronto Saturday May 22, 5:30 pm EST: https://jazzintoronto.ca/, https://www.facebook.com/jazzintoronto/ Artistic Digs logo and animation by Mayhem Arts: https://www.instagram.com/mayhemarts Video editing by Troy Western Video: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC76lzz8oc7NpPv_EC2-UY_g Follow Sarah Jerrom on: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sarah.jerrom/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/sarahjerromm ... Bandcamp - https://sarahjerrom.bandcamp.com/ Soundcloud- https://soundcloud.com/sarahjerrom Twitter- https://twitter.com/sarahjerrom www.sarahjerrom.com

In the third episode of Artistic Digs, my special guest is none other than my husband, bassist Rob McBride. In this interview, Rob performs a solo bass rendition of “Wheel Remember” from our latest album, “DREAM LOGIC,” which he specially prepared for this episode. We also chat about all things music, including Rob’s influences, his recent bass studies, upcoming livestream shows, and what he’s been listening to during these pandemic days. Hit that Like button if you enjoyed watching and please share. Remember to subscribe to my channel for more Artistic Digs episodes and other creative musical content. 0:16 - Introductions 1:46 - What Rob has been up to during the pandemic 2:07 - Rob discusses studying with Lauren Pierce and his 5-string bass 7:47 - Rob talks about studying with Dr. Kate Jones 9:14- Gigging during the pandemic 12:18 - Rob talks about what lead him to the bass and some of his earliest gigs 16:31 - Rob’s story about Kenny Wheeler showing up to his gig 18:48 - Who Rob studied with at Humber 22:45 - Rob talks about owning Don Thompson’s bass 25:40 - Some of Rob’s influences 28:56 - What Rob has been listening to lately 31:00 - Thoughts on streaming services 33:45 - Rob talks about his creative process and practicing 38:18 - About studying with Lauren Pierce and Dr. Kate Jones and the good thing about being nervous for lessons 40:53 - We talk about Rob’s melodic approach to the bass 43:40 - What it means to Rob about a supportive sideman 45:17 - Rob’s upcoming shows and live streams 48:51 - Rob talks about recent outdoor gigs and our cherished Niagara live music venues 51:20 - Rob introduces Wheel Remember 53:02 - Rob’s solo performance of “Wheel Remember” 57:40- Thank you’s and wrap up! Follow Rob McBride on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robmcbridemusic/ Tickets for the June 6 2021 Twilight Jazz Series "Bill Evans Tribute" livestream concert with Doug Mundy: https://niagarajazzfestival.com/events/twilight-jazz-series-bill-evans-tribute/ Tickets for the June 20 2021 Twilight Jazz Series "Dream Logic CD Release Hometown Show": https://niagarajazzfestival.com/events/twilight-jazz-series-dream-logic-cd-release-hometown-show/ Rob and Sarah's upcoming JazzinToronto livestream show: Friday, May 21 at 8 pm EST. JazzinToronto #JazzFromHome livestream concert series listings: https://jazzintoronto.ca/ "Wheel Remember" by Sarah Jerrom © SOCAN 2021 From "DREAM LOGIC" (2021, Three Pines Records) https://sarahjerrom.bandcamp.com/album/dream-logic More information about Lauren Pierce: https://laurenpierce.lpages.co/the-virtuosity-blueprint/ More information about Dr. Kate Jones: https://www.katethebass.com/ More information about Carissa Neufeld: https://ontheoffbeat.ca/carissa-neufeld/ Artistic Digs logo and animation by Mayhem Arts: https://www.instagram.com/mayhemarts Follow Sarah Jerrom on: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sarah.jerrom/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/sarahjerromm... Bandcamp - https://sarahjerrom.bandcamp.com/ Soundcloud- https://soundcloud.com/sarahjerrom Twitter- https://twitter.com/sarahjerrom www.sarahjerrom.com

In the second episode of Artistic Digs, my special guest is my good friend drummer, percussionist and foley artist Jeff Luciani. In this interview, Jeff performs a solo improvised work. We also chat about all things music, including Jeff’s recent livestream show with The Dears, his foley work and what we’ve been listening to during these pandemic days (teaser: Italian library music!). Hit that Like button if you enjoyed watching and please share. Remember to subscribe to my channel for more Artistic Digs episodes and other creative musical content. Jeff and I discuss: 00:00 - Introductions 01:05 - Life during the COVID-19 pandemic 07:07 - Playing live music again 11:49 - Jeff's upcoming streaming show with The Dears 15:42 - Watching live streaming concerts 18:19 - What Jeff's been listening to lately 25:00 - Jeff's work and love for foley arts 35:01 - Going to the same high school but not knowing each other then and what we were doing musically at that age. 39:27 - Attending Mohawk College's music program 42:37 - Our appreciation for our teachers 43:28 - Jeff's musical influences 45:39 - Methods of discovering new music and how we listened to music pre-internet 50:15 - Jeff's appreciation for the Counting Crows after seeing them live 51:20 - Jeff's love and involvement in Brazilian music 57:27 - The duo SoundSound with Jeff and Joe Lapinski 1:02:08 - Our last shows before the COVID quarantine started 1:03:03 - A positive aspect of having to be in quarantine 1:04:39 - Jeff shares a short drum solo to the Artistic Digs show 1:07:13 - Thank yous and wrap up! For more information about Jeff Luciani visit: www.jeffluciani.com. Follow Jeff on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeff.luciani/ Tickets for "25 Years With The Dears" livestream concert at Palais Montcalm, QC: https://www.palaismontcalm.ca/webdiffusions-concerts-spectacles-en-ligne/ Check out The Dears performance on David Letterman: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pDZ8rUffAY8 Watch Colin Fisher, Diane Roblin and Jeff Luciani's full free improvised performance @ The Tranzac Club, Toronto ON Feb. 16 2020: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=710aXMHW3JI For more information about Batucada Carioca: http://batucadacarioca.com/ Jeff's Italian library music playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3M5FKJggRE2NocgXE0LzRV?si=8b2c7c45c51441c3 Special thanks to The Dears, Batucada Carioca and Colin Fisher for permission to use their footage in this episode of Artistic Digs. Artistic Digs logo and animation by Mayhem Arts: https://www.instagram.com/mayhemarts Follow Sarah Jerrom on: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sarah.jerrom/ Facebook -https://www.facebook.com/sarahjerrommusic Bandcamp - https://sarahjerrom.bandcamp.com/ Soundcloud- https://soundcloud.com/sarahjerrom Twitter- https://twitter.com/sarahjerrom www.sarahjerrom.com

In the very first episode of Artistic Digs, my special guest is my good friend guitarist and composer Harley Card. In this interview, Harley premieres a brand new piece that he prepared for this episode. We also chat about all things music, including Harley’s latest release, Unconfined Invisible, his acting debut and what we’ve been listening to during these pandemic days. Hit that Like button if you enjoyed watching and please share. Remember to subscribe to my channel for more Artistic Digs episodes and other creative musical content. 00:00 - Introductions 00:50 - Life during the COVID-19 pandemic 2:23 - What Harley's been practicing lately 3:17 - Different sources of inspiration 4:40 - Harley's musical releases during the pandemic- Bright Asters, Unconfined Invisible and upcoming projects 6:38 - Past releases- The Greatest Invention 7:18 - Harley talks about his creative approach project-to-project 8:08 - Harley tells a story about radio airplay and camping 9:48 - Creative collaborations and projects 11:48 - What first got Harley into music- the early years 12:40 - The influence of visual art media 13:34 - Dramatic collaboration with Ethan Ardelli 5:55 AM (from "The Island of Form") 14:18 - Harley's creative influences 15:37 - Harley's teachers 16:33 - Harley's time in New York, studying with mentors 17:36 - Harley's favourite live music venues 18:46- What we've both been listening to lately 22:40 - Introduction of "September in Manitoba" 23:05 - Premiere performance of Harley's solo guitar piece, "September in Manitoba" For more information about Harley Card visit: www.harleycard.ca To buy Harley’s music visit: https://harleycard1.bandcamp.com/ To listen to Harley on Soundcloud visit: https://soundcloud.com/harley-card Follow Harley on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/harleycard2021/ Watch the full video of Ethan Ardelli’s 5:55AM from The Island of Form (2018): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=moDFMKyQCj4&t=73s https://www.ethanardelli.com/ Artistic Digs logo and animation by Mayhem Arts: https://www.instagram.com/mayhemarts/ Follow Sarah Jerrom on: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sarah.jerrom/ Facebook -https://www.facebook.com/sarahjerrommusic Bandcamp - https://sarahjerrom.bandcamp.com/ Soundcloud- https://soundcloud.com/sarahjerrom Twitter- https://twitter.com/sarahjerrom www.sarahjerrom.com