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Episode 113: Morgan Freeman is one of the greatest actors and narrators of our time. He is also an incredibly joyful, thoughtful and wonderful human being. Morgan joins us for a rare long-form conversation about his extraordinary life, his unmistakable voice, the art of narration, The Shawshank Redemption, playing God in Bruce Almighty and the music that helped shape America: the blues. Morgan is joined by Eric Meier, his business partner and an executive producer and co-producer of their latest project, Morgan Freeman’s Symphonic Blues Experience. This ambitious album and live production brings together authentic Mississippi Delta blues, symphony orchestra, cinematic storytelling and Morgan’s narration. Eric is also Morgan’s fellow co-owner of the legendary Ground Zero Blues Club in Clarksdale, Mississippi. Together, they discuss their friendship, their creative partnership, the future of the blues and their mission to preserve this essential American music while carrying it into places it has never gone before. Morgan Freeman’s Symphonic Blues Experience features an extraordinary collection of artists, including Taj Mahal, Keb’ Mo’ and the Chineke! Orchestra. We also dive into Morgan's approach to narration. Does he change the script? How does rhythm affect the meaning of a line? Is narrating different from acting, or are they ultimately the same craft? Perhaps our favorite part of this conversation is Morgan’s humility, humor and the laughs we share. We hope you enjoy our conversation with our new friends, Morgan Freeman and Eric Meier! Huge thanks to our friends at DistroKid! DistroKid is the easiest and fastest way to get your music on over 150 platforms worldwide! Go to https://distrokid.com/vip/elmo to get 20% off your first year! Elmo Lovano drinks Intelligentsia coffee because he’s an Iced Angeleno. https://www.intelligentsia.com Become a Patreon Member to stay in the loop as we post Patreon-only exclusive content, ad free episodes, and discussions about music and music careers. https://www.patreon.com/gowithelmo Please SUBSCRIBE / FOLLOW this podcast to catch new episodes as soon as they drop! Your likes, comments and shares are much appreciated! Listen to the audio form of this podcast wherever you get your podcasts: https://elmolovano.komi.io/ Follow Morgan: https://www.instagram.com/morganfreeman/ Follow Ground Zero Blues Club: https://www.instagram.com/gzbluesclub/ Follow Go With Elmo: https://www.instagram.com/gowithelmo/ https://www.tiktok.com/@gowithelmo https://x.com/gowithelmopod Follow Elmo Lovano: https://Instagram.com/elmolovano https://x.com/elmolovano Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 112: Stanley Clarke is one of the greatest and most influential bassists of all time, both on acoustic and electric bass. His long time collaboration with Chick Corea and Return To Forever changed music. His solo albums and the success from it had him as the first bass player to ever take front and center stage. He's a multi GRAMMY winning artist, and one of the greatest living master teachers, as well as being an incredibly sweet and loving human. Stanley is one of a kind. This is the longest and deepest Stanley Clarke interview on the internet, and we're so happy that Stanley chose us for this. Coming up in Philadelphia, how he found the bass, moved to NY and starting gigging with Horace Silver, Art Blakey, Joe Henderson, Stan Getz, and Chick Corea. We go DEEP on drummers. His work with Tony Williams, Lenny White, Steve Gadd, Billy Cobham, John JR Robinson, etc How Chick talked him out of a classical career, the switch to electric, Romantic Warrior, why it ended, and losing Chick. We talk School Days and being the first bass player to headline his own shows. The Alembic that changed his sound, his solo records, the great George Duke, and how a jazz bass player ended up scoring, meeting a young John Singleton, and writing the music for Boyz N The Hood, Poetic Justice, and over 70 film and TV scores. His new album Last Train To Sanity is INCREDIBLE.  Huge thanks to our friends at DistroKid! DistroKid is the easiest and fastest way to get your music on over 150 platforms worldwide! Go to https://distrokid.com/vip/elmo to get 20% off your first year! Elmo Lovano drinks Intelligentsia coffee because he’s an Iced Angeleno. https://www.intelligentsia.com Become a Patreon Member to stay in the loop as we post Patreon-only exclusive content, ad free episodes, and discussions about music and music careers. https://www.patreon.com/gowithelmo Stanley Clarke, George Duke - Sweet Baby: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d6AHjroSkfM Please SUBSCRIBE / FOLLOW this podcast to catch new episodes as soon as they drop! Your likes, comments and shares are much appreciated! Listen to the audio form of this podcast wherever you get your podcasts: https://elmolovano.komi.io/ Follow Stanley: https://www.instagram.com/stanleyclarke/ Follow Go With Elmo: https://www.instagram.com/gowithelmo/ https://www.tiktok.com/@gowithelmo https://x.com/gowithelmopod Follow Elmo Lovano: https://Instagram.com/elmolovano https://x.com/elmolovano #stanleyclarke #chickcorea #returntoforever #fusion Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 111: Hit-Boy is one of the biggest producers in modern day music. He's produced some of the biggest songs for Kanye West, Jay-Z, Nas, Kendrick Lamar, Beyoncé, Drake, Travis Scott, Big Sean and Nipsey Hussle. He's a 3x Grammy winner. He gave Jay-Z the first diamond record of his career, off a beat that six artists turned down before it ever got to him. This Hit-Boy interview is different than the others he's done. We go deep into the craft, how the beats actually get made, cut, released, and paid! Why he's numbered every single beat he's made since 2006, and what happened to the 1,600 nobody picked. We got into all of it. Making "Backseat Freestyle" for Ciara before Kendrick ever heard it. Producing a #1 country record for Beyoncé. Being flat broke in 2017 with a future #1 already sitting on his hard drive. Getting free after 18 years and putting his new album out himself, on his own site, with no label and no DSPs. He also still makes everything in FL Studio, the same program he started on at 15 years old in Fontana, California. He's one of the most important producers of the last 15 years and he's still working like he has something to prove. His biggest days are still ahead of him. This one's for anybody who makes music in the modern world, especially hip hop and pop. I hope you enjoy my interview with the legendary, Hit-Boy! Huge thanks to our friends at DistroKid! DistroKid is the easiest and fastest way to get your music on over 150 platforms worldwide! Go to https://distrokid.com/vip/elmo to get 20% off your first year! Become a Patreon Member to stay in the loop as we post Patreon-only exclusive content, ad free episodes, and discussions about music and music careers. https://www.patreon.com/gowithelmo Please SUBSCRIBE / FOLLOW this podcast to catch new episodes as soon as they drop! Your likes, comments and shares are much appreciated! Listen to the audio form of this podcast wherever you get your podcasts: https://elmolovano.komi.io/ Follow Hit-Boy: https://www.instagram.com/hitboy/ Follow Go With Elmo: https://www.instagram.com/gowithelmo/ https://www.tiktok.com/@gowithelmo https://x.com/gowithelmopod Follow Elmo Lovano: https://Instagram.com/elmolovano https://x.com/elmolovano Follow Jammcard: https://www.youtube.com/@jammcard https://www.instagram.com/jammcard/ jammcard.com #hitboy #hiphop #rapproducer #musicproducer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 110: Evan "Kidd" Bogart has worn nearly every hat in the music industry. From mailroom A&R at Interscope Records to hit songwriter (Beyoncé's "Halo," Rihanna's "SOS"), artist manager, booking agent, and now buying music catalogs with Seeker and advocating for creators as Vice Chair of the Recording Academy. He's one of the rare people who has sat in nearly every seat at the table. In this episode, Elmo Lovano goes deep with Evan Bogart on both the craft and the business of music. Evan is the son of Casablanca Records founder Neil Bogart, the legendary executive behind KISS, Donna Summer, Parliament, and the Village People, and manager, Joyce Bogart Trabulus. He grew up inside the music business, tried to make it as a rapper, and worked his way up from the Interscope mailroom to the A&R department. As a teenager, he discovered Eminem and was the first person to put Em in front of Jimmy Iovine. He'd go on to sign Kara's Flowers, who later changed their name to Maroon 5. After getting sober in his early 20s, Evan reinvented himself as a songwriter, and his very first composition, "SOS" for Rihanna, went to No. 1. He followed it with the Grammy-winning "Halo" for Beyoncé, co-written with Ryan Tedder in just three hours, plus hits for Britney Spears, Madonna, Lizzo, Jason Derulo, Leona Lewis, and more. Today, Evan is the CEO of Seeker Music, the creator-led music rights, publishing, and record company he's built into a catalog of more than 19,000 copyrights and master recordings valued at roughly $400 million. The catalog includes works by Beyoncé, Miley Cyrus, One Direction, Drake, Christopher Cross, Joan Jett, Run the Jewels, and Lewis Capaldi. Named the #2 Most Innovative Music Company of 2025 by Fast Company, Seeker recently closed its inaugural $267 million asset-backed securitization with M&G Investments and announced a global distribution partnership with Virgin Music Group. If you don't know what that means, that's OK, because we break it all down. We get into how you actually value and buy a music catalog, the business of publishing and masters, how songwriter splits and royalties work, why music rights have become an institutional asset class, and how music-backed securitization deals get financed. We also dig into Evan's role as Vice Chair of the Recording Academy and Co-Chair of the GRAMMYs Songwriters & Composers Wing, where he fights for fair mechanical royalty rates, helped create the Songwriter of the Year Grammy, and is helping shape the conversation around AI and the future of music rights, creativity, and ownership. This is the deep, insider version of Evan Bogart's story. The craft, the deals, the money, and the mission. For anyone who wants to understand how the music business actually works. I hope you enjoy the conversation with my dear friend, Evan Bogart! This episode is brought to you by our friends at The Pod Company! Their portable sauna makes it easy to prioritize your health wherever you are, whether you're on tour, traveling, or at home. Use promo code ELMO to get yours for $499 instead of $999! Learn more at https://podcompany.com/ Huge thanks to our friends at DistroKid! DistroKid is the easiest and fastest way to get your music on over 150 platforms worldwide! Go to https://distrokid.com/vip/elmo to get 20% off your first year! Become a Patreon Member to stay in the loop as we post Patreon-only exclusive content, ad free episodes, and discussions about music and music careers. https://www.patreon.com/gowithelmo Please SUBSCRIBE / FOLLOW this podcast to catch new episodes as soon as they drop! Your likes, comments and shares are much appreciated! Listen to the audio form of this podcast wherever you get your podcasts: https://elmolovano.komi.io/ Follow Evan: https://www.instagram.com/kiddbogart/ Follow Go With Elmo: https://www.instagram.com/gowithelmo/ https://www.tiktok.com/@gowithelmo https://x.com/gowithelmopod Follow Elmo Lovano: https://Instagram.com/elmolovano https://x.com/elmolovano Follow Jammcard: https://www.youtube.com/@jammcard https://www.instagram.com/jammcard/ jammcard.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 109: Michael League is the founder of Snarky Puppy, the GroundUP Music label, and the GroundUP Music Festival, and he's one of the most independent minds working in music today. He sat down with us for a deep conversation about how he built the whole thing. This isn't an interview about bass tone or gear. It's about how the entire machine actually works: how a bandleader turns a college project into a five-time Grammy-winning institution, an artist-first record label, and an international festival, all on his own terms, and all without a major label calling the shots. We trace the whole arc. League started Snarky Puppy in 2004 at the University of North Texas because he wasn't getting to play, so he built his own band. It transformed when he immersed himself in the Dallas gospel and R&B scene, absorbing the mentorship of the late Bernard Wright, the "North Star" who reshaped its feel. Out of that came the Snarky Puppy sound and the rotating cast fans call "the Fam," nearly 40 players who launched solo careers like Cory Henry's ("Lingus" is one of the most-watched instrumental performances online), Bill Laurance, Mark Lettieri, Larnell Lewis, Robert "Sput" Searight, and more. Michael pulls back the curtain: how he leads and pays this rotating collective, schedules a year out so everyone gets bandstand time, and sees himself, borrowing from Béla Fleck, as "a leader among equals." We get into why he founded GroundUP Music after growing disenchanted with the label system, how it works as an artist-friendly alternative to majors, and how the GroundUP Festival became a no-headliner gathering that's crossed the Atlantic. We also cover his life as collaborator: his partnership with David Crosby, whose late-career renaissance he helped spark; Lalah Hathaway entering the Snarky orbit; Family Dinner coming together; discovering Jacob Collier early; his band Elipsis with Antonio Sanchez and Pedrito Martinez; his love of the oud; and running it all from a 500-person Roman-era village in Spain. We talk making a living in music, sustainable careers for musicians, mentors and friends he's lost, and AI's effect on the industry. This is for musicians, bandleaders, producers, and label-builders and anyone who's wondered how to build something lasting without compromising the art. If you love Snarky Puppy, jazz fusion, and the real workings of the industry, this one's for you. Subscribe and hit the bell. Lets go! This episode is brought to you by our friends at The Pod Company! Their portable sauna makes it easy to prioritize your health wherever you are, whether you're on tour, traveling, or at home. Use promo code ELMO to get yours for $499 instead of $999! Learn more at https://podcompany.com/ Huge thanks to our friends at DistroKid! DistroKid is the easiest and fastest way to get your music on over 150 platforms worldwide! Go to https://distrokid.com/vip/elmo to get 20% off your first year! Become a Patreon Member to stay in the loop as we post Patreon-only exclusive content, ad free episodes, and discussions about music and music careers. https://www.patreon.com/gowithelmo Please SUBSCRIBE / FOLLOW this podcast to catch new episodes as soon as they drop! Your likes, comments and shares are much appreciated! Listen to the audio form of this podcast wherever you get your podcasts: https://elmolovano.komi.io/ Follow Michael: https://www.instagram.com/michaelleagueplaysmusic/ Follow Go With Elmo: https://www.instagram.com/gowithelmo/ https://www.tiktok.com/@gowithelmo https://x.com/gowithelmopod Follow Elmo Lovano: https://Instagram.com/elmolovano https://x.com/elmolovano Follow Jammcard: https://www.youtube.com/@jammcard https://www.instagram.com/jammcard/ jammcard.com #michaelleague #snarkypuppy #groundupfestival Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 108: Labrinth joins us for one of the deepest interviews he's ever had about music, creativity, production, songwriting, and the journey that shaped his career. From his early days in London to being discovered by Simon Cowell, producing Tinie Tempah's "Pass Out," forming LSD with Sia and Diplo, scoring HBO's Euphoria, collaborating with Billie Eilish, Finneas, Zendaya, Beyoncé, The Weeknd, Fred again.., and more, this is a career-spanning deep dive into one of the most original artists of our generation. We talk about how Labrinth approaches songwriting and music production, how he thinks like a producer, why every sound matters, his philosophy on creativity, imagination, originality, building a unique sonic identity, and the lessons he's learned throughout his career. We also dive into his new project, Cosmic Opera, his home studio, live performance, and what it really takes to create music that moves people. Whether you're a musician, producer, songwriter, or simply fascinated by the creative process, this episode is packed with insights on finding your sound, making meaningful art, and building a lasting creative career, while staying true to yourself. I hope you enjoy my conversation with the amazing, Labrinth! This episode is brought to you by our friends at The Pod Company! Their portable sauna makes it easy to prioritize your health wherever you are, whether you're on tour, traveling, or at home. Use promo code ELMO to get yours for $499 instead of $999! Learn more at https://podcompany.com/ Huge thanks to our friends at DistroKid! DistroKid is the easiest and fastest way to get your music on over 150 platforms worldwide! Go to https://distrokid.com/vip/elmo to get 20% off your first year! Become a Patreon Member to stay in the loop as we post Patreon-only exclusive content, ad free episodes, and discussions about music and music careers. https://www.patreon.com/gowithelmo Please SUBSCRIBE / FOLLOW this podcast to catch new episodes as soon as they drop! Your likes, comments and shares are much appreciated! Listen to the audio form of this podcast wherever you get your podcasts: https://elmolovano.komi.io/ Follow Labrinth: https://www.instagram.com/labrinth/ Follow Go With Elmo: https://www.instagram.com/gowithelmo/ https://www.tiktok.com/@gowithelmo https://x.com/gowithelmopod Follow Elmo Lovano: https://Instagram.com/elmolovano https://x.com/elmolovano Follow Jammcard: https://www.youtube.com/@jammcard https://www.instagram.com/jammcard/ jammcard.com #labrinth #euphoria #cosmicopera Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 107: Sublime's new frontman is Bradley Nowell's son, Jakob Nowell. Not only does he sound like his dad and honor his father's music perfectly alongside original band members Bud Gaugh and Eric Wilson, but he's also contributing, now writing new Sublime music and having two consecutive #1's and a new album, Until The Sun Explodes! Here is my deep dive with the amazing Jakob Nowell. In this episode, we go deep into Jakob's story: growing up in Long Beach as Bradley Nowell's only son, losing his father as an infant, and being raised by his mom, Troy. We talk about how he found his own voice through his band LAW and his solo project Jakobs Castle, his journey to sobriety, and the surreal, emotional moment he stepped up to front the reunited Sublime alongside Eric Wilson and Bud Gaugh on the mainstage of Coachella, and the whirlwind that has followed after that performance. Jakob opens up about what it means to sing his dad's songs night after night, hearing echoes of Bradley in his own voice, playing his father's guitar, dreams of talking with his dad, and carrying a legacy that millions of fans hold close, all while building something of his own. We get into the new Sublime music, the back-to-back #1 singles, and where the band goes from here. This is a conversation about family, loss, identity, and the unique beauty of finding yourself inside the music your father left behind. Jakob is an amazing human, with a wonderful perspective, strong sense of self, and a funny guy. I hope you enjoy our conversation! Long live Sublime. Huge thanks to our friends at DistroKid! DistroKid is the easiest and fastest way to get your music on over 150 platforms worldwide! Go to https://distrokid.com/vip/elmo to get 20% off your first year! Become a Patreon Member to stay in the loop as we post Patreon-only exclusive content, ad free episodes, and discussions about music and music careers. https://www.patreon.com/gowithelmo Please SUBSCRIBE / FOLLOW this podcast to catch new episodes as soon as they drop! Your likes, comments and shares are much appreciated! Listen to the audio form of this podcast wherever you get your podcasts: https://elmolovano.komi.io/ Follow Jakob: https://www.instagram.com/jakobnowell/Follow Sublime:https://www.instagram.com/sublime/ Follow Go With Elmo: https://www.instagram.com/gowithelmo/ https://www.tiktok.com/@gowithelmo https://x.com/gowithelmopod Follow Elmo Lovano: https://Instagram.com/elmolovano https://x.com/elmolovano Follow Jammcard: https://www.youtube.com/@jammcard https://www.instagram.com/jammcard/ jammcard.com #jakobnowell #sublime #bradleynowell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 106: Desmond Child is one of the greatest songwriters and producers of all time. With more than 80 Top 40 hits to his name, he was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame. We recorded this episode of Go With Elmo Lovano in Athens, Greece, sitting in front of the Acropolis at our dear friends home. Desmond takes us inside the stories behind some of the biggest songs in rock and pop history. From Bon Jovi's "Livin' on a Prayer" and "You Give Love a Bad Name," to Aerosmith's "Dude (Looks Like a Lady)" and "Angel," KISS's "I Was Made for Lovin' You," Ricky Martin's "Livin' la Vida Loca," "La Copa de la Vida" (the 1998 FIFA World Cup anthem), and "She Bangs," Cher's "Just Like Jesse James," and so many more. Desmond opens up about growing up in the Miami projects as the son of Cuban bolero songwriter Elena Casals, shares a wild and unforgettable story with Michael Jackson, breaks down his songwriting philosophy and the craft behind decades of hits, and talks about his deep love for Greece. We also discuss his brand-new documentary, Desmond Child Rocks the Parthenon, which recently had its world premiere at the Thessaloniki Documentary Festival. This is the story of the man behind the soundtrack of a generation. Let's go! Big thank you's to Lars Rasmussen, Elomida Visviki, Curtis Shaw, George Stampolis and the great producer/songwriter Phoebus for bringing us all together. Huge thanks to our friends at DistroKid! DistroKid is the easiest and fastest way to get your music on over 150 platforms worldwide! Go to https://distrokid.com/vip/elmo to get 20% off your first year! Many thanks to the folks at Ace Studio for supporting the show! Check them out https://acestudio.ai/ Become a Patreon Member to stay in the loop as we post Patreon-only exclusive content, ad free episodes, and discussions about music and music careers. https://www.patreon.com/gowithelmo Please SUBSCRIBE / FOLLOW this podcast to catch new episodes as soon as they drop! Your likes, comments and shares are much appreciated! Listen to the audio form of this podcast wherever you get your podcasts: https://elmolovano.komi.io/ Follow Desmond: https://www.instagram.com/desmond.child/ Follow Go With Elmo: https://www.instagram.com/gowithelmo/ https://www.tiktok.com/@gowithelmo https://x.com/gowithelmopod Follow Elmo Lovano: https://Instagram.com/elmolovano https://x.com/elmolovano Follow Jammcard: https://www.youtube.com/@jammcard https://www.instagram.com/jammcard/ jammcard.com #desmondchild #bonjovi #kiss Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 105: Richard Bona is one of the most respected bass players, composers, vocalists, and bandleaders in modern music. Born in Cameroon and now celebrated around the world, Richard has worked with legends including Pat Metheny, Quincy Jones, Joe Zawinul, Harry Belafonte, Chick Corea, Herbie Hancock, Bobby McFerrin, Mike Stern, George Benson, and many more. From the Pat Metheny Group to the Zawinul Syndicate, Richard has helped shape the sound of jazz fusion, African music, world music, and modern bass playing for decades. Richard has also shared the stage and studio with some of the greatest drummers in the world including Antonio Sanchez, Vinnie Colaiuta, Dave Weckl, Steve Smith, Omar Hakim, Paco Séry, Dennis Chambers, Manu Katché, Simon Phillips, Terri Lyne Carrington, Mark Guiliana, Steve Gadd, and more. In this episode, Richard and Elmo talk about growing up in Cameroon, building his own instruments as a child, discovering Jaco Pastorius, moving to Germany, Paris, and New York, becoming Harry Belafonte’s musical director, joining Joe Zawinul’s Syndicate, winning a Grammy with Pat Metheny, rhythm, groove, African music, storytelling, singing while playing bass, improvisation, how to feel odd time signatures and polyrhythms, being managed by Quincy Jones, bass technique, composition, musical identity, and much more. Richard also shares stories from the road, lessons from the greatest musicians in the world, and his philosophy on music, culture, creativity, and humanity. We hope you enjoy our conversation with the great Richard Bona! Big thanks to our friends Ace Studio for supporting the show. Check them out! https://acestudio.ai/ Another huge thanks to our friends at DistroKid! DistroKid is the easiest and fastest way to get your music on over 150 platforms worldwide! Go to https://distrokid.com/vip/elmo to get 20% off your first year! Become a Patreon Member to stay in the loop as we post Patreon-only exclusive content, Zoom hangs, invite only events, and discussions about music and music careers. https://www.patreon.com/gowithelmo Please SUBSCRIBE / FOLLOW this podcast to catch new episodes as soon as they drop! Your likes, comments and shares are much appreciated! Listen to the audio form of this podcast wherever you get your podcasts: https://elmolovano.komi.io/ Follow Richard: https://www.instagram.com/richardbonaofficial/ Follow Go With Elmo: https://www.instagram.com/gowithelmo/ https://www.tiktok.com/@gowithelmo https://x.com/gowithelmopod Follow Elmo Lovano: https://Instagram.com/elmolovano https://x.com/elmolovano Follow Jammcard: https://www.youtube.com/@jammcard https://www.instagram.com/jammcard/ jammcard.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 104: Kamasi Washington Kamasi Washington is one of the most important voices in modern jazz. A saxophonist, composer, and bandleader from Los Angeles, he has helped shape the sound of contemporary music through his solo work and collaborations with artists like Kendrick Lamar, Thundercat, Dinner Party, Flying Lotus, Andre 3000, Terrace Martin, and Robert Glasper. In this episode of Go With Elmo, Kamasi sits down for a deep conversation about his journey, from growing up in Los Angeles with the greatest young talents all around him to becoming a central figure in a global movement of jazz, hip-hop, and beyond. The LA music scene, the importance of community, and the foundation of the West Coast Get Down collective all come into focus. Kamasi breaks down the West Coast Get Down and the musicians involved, including Thundercat, Ronald Bruner Jr., Cameron Graves, Brandon Coleman, Ryan Porter, Patrice Quinn, Miles Mosley, and Tony Austin, and how that group helped define a new sound coming out of Los Angeles. Kamasi explains why he often performs with multiple drummers and multiple bassists, how he builds such powerful live ensembles, and what it takes to lead large groups of musicians on stage and in the studio. The conversation dives into Kamasi’s work on Kendrick Lamar’s To Pimp a Butterfly, the creative energy of those sessions, how he got the call for the Kendrick gig from Terrace, and their continued connection over time. More recent collaborations like “Luther” and “TV Off” are discussed, along with Kendrick referencing him by name in the lyric “keep a horn on me, that Kamasi,” a moment that reflects his influence across genres. Making his landmark albums The Epic, Heaven and Earth, and Harmony of Difference are explored, along with his approach to jazz saxophone, composition, improvisation, and bandleading. His broader work as a composer, including Becoming and Lazarus, adds to the scope of his career and creative output. The conversation goes deep into music philosophy, creativity, and meaning, including Kamasi’s belief that music is bigger than genre and can communicate ideas beyond words. Fatherhood, inspiration, and the evolution of his perspective all play a role in shaping his current work. This is a wide-ranging talk about music, culture, leadership, and the journey of becoming one of the defining artists of this generation. I hope you enjoy watching my hang with the great, Kamasi Washington! Big thanks to our friends Ace Studio for supporting the show. Check them out! https://acestudio.ai/ Another huge thanks to our friends at DistroKid! DistroKid is the easiest and fastest way to get your music on over 150 platforms worldwide! Go to https://distrokid.com/vip/elmo to get 20% off your first year! Become a Patreon Member to stay in the loop as we post Patreon-only exclusive content, Zoom hangs, invite only events, and discussions about music and music careers. https://www.patreon.com/gowithelmo  Please SUBSCRIBE / FOLLOW this podcast to catch new episodes as soon as they drop! Your likes, comments and shares are much appreciated! Listen to the audio form of this podcast wherever you get your podcasts: https://elmolovano.komi.io/ Follow Kamasi: https://www.instagram.com/kamasiwashington/ Follow Go With Elmo: https://www.instagram.com/gowithelmo/ https://www.tiktok.com/@gowithelmo https://x.com/gowithelmopod Follow Elmo Lovano: https://Instagram.com/elmolovano https://x.com/elmolovano Follow Jammcard: https://www.youtube.com/@jammcard https://www.instagram.com/jammcard/ jammcard.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 103: Linda Perry One of the greatest songwriters, producers, and hitmakers of the last 40 years, and a Songwriters Hall of Fame inductee to prove it. In this episode of Go With Elmo Lovano, we go deep with Linda Perry on her journey through the music industry, from her early days to global success, and everything in between. We talk about her upbringing, her rise to fame with 4 Non Blondes, and how writing the iconic song “What’s Up?” changed her life. Linda opens up about the reality of success, the emotional toll it took, and how she navigated depression, identity, and reinvention to become one of the most respected songwriters and producers in music. We dive into her work writing and producing massive hits for Christina Aguilera (“Beautiful,” “Hurt”), P!nk (“Get the Party Started”), and Gwen Stefani (“What You Waiting For?”), along with her approach to songwriting, music production, creativity, and artist development. Linda shares how she helps artists find their voice, how she writes hit songs, and the truth about the modern music business. We also talk about the continued cultural impact of “What’s Up?”, from the 90s MTV era to its resurgence on TikTok, as well as Linda’s current chapter, including her upcoming documentary “Let It Die Here,” her new solo album, and the return of 4 Non Blondes. Linda is honest, direct, vulnerable, and deeply connected to the craft of songwriting. This is a powerful conversation about music, creativity, success, failure, and finding your voice. I hope you enjoy my conversation with the incredible Linda Perry. Go with Elmo Lovano’ is a weekly podcast where Elmo interviews creatives and entrepreneurs in music on HOW they push forward every day, got where they are in their careers, manage their personal lives, and share lessons learned and their most important insights. Big thanks to our friends Ace Studio for supporting the show. Check them out! https://acestudio.ai/ Another huge thanks to our friends at DistroKid! DistroKid is the easiest and fastest way to get your music on over 150 platforms worldwide! Go to https://distrokid.com/vip/elmo to get 20% off your first year! Become a Patreon Member to stay in the loop as we post Patreon-only exclusive content, Zoom hangs, invite only events, and discussions about music and music careers. https://www.patreon.com/gowithelmo Please SUBSCRIBE / FOLLOW this podcast to catch new episodes as soon as they drop! Your likes, comments and shares are much appreciated! Listen to the audio form of this podcast wherever you get your podcasts: https://elmolovano.komi.io/ Follow Linda: https://www.instagram.com/reallindaperry/ Follow Go With Elmo: https://www.instagram.com/gowithelmo/ https://www.tiktok.com/@gowithelmo https://x.com/gowithelmopod Follow Elmo Lovano: https://Instagram.com/elmolovano https://x.com/elmolovano Follow Jammcard: https://www.youtube.com/@jammcard https://www.instagram.com/jammcard/ jammcard.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 102: Jimmy Chamberlin Today is the greatest day I’ve ever known, because one of my favorite drummers is here in my home. Jimmy Chamberlin changed the sound of rock music, MTV, and radio in the 90s when his drums were heard around the world. His approach to jazz, fusion, and rock all coming together helped create the unique sound of Smashing Pumpkins that no one had ever heard before. In this interview, we go deep on how Jimmy developed that sound, his approach to drumming, and his philosophies on music and life. We talk about how The Smashing Pumpkins became a band, and how they made their iconic albums Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness, Siamese Dream, and Gish, while double clicking into Bullet with Butterfly Wings, 1979, Tonight, Tonight, Today, Cherub Rock, Jellybelly, and so much more. We also discuss the incredible scene that was the 90's, his drummer friends, what that magical moment in time felt like to him, and a whole lotta drum and music talk. Jimmy is an incredibly intelligent human with profound thoughts that will really make you stop and think. He also shares a ton of great stories from his 40+ year career.I hope you enjoy my conversation with a true drumming legend, Jimmy Chamberlin. Go with Elmo Lovano’ is a weekly podcast where Elmo interviews creatives and entrepreneurs in music on HOW they push forward every day, got where they are in their careers, manage their personal lives, and share lessons learned and their most important insights. Big thanks to our friends Moises for supporting the show! If you need stems, they’re the best in the game. Check them out! https://moises.ai/ Another huge thanks to our friends at DistroKid! DistroKid is the easiest and fastest way to get your music on over 150 platforms worldwide! Go to https://distrokid.com/vip/elmo to get 20% off your first year! Become a Patreon Member to stay in the loop as we post Patreon-only exclusive content, Zoom hangs, invite only events, and discussions about music and music careers. https://www.patreon.com/gowithelmo Please SUBSCRIBE / FOLLOW this podcast to catch new episodes as soon as they drop! Your likes, comments and shares are much appreciated! Listen to the audio form of this podcast wherever you get your podcasts: https://elmolovano.komi.io/ Follow Jimmy: https://www.instagram.com/chamberdrums/ Follow Go With Elmo: https://www.instagram.com/gowithelmo/ https://www.tiktok.com/@gowithelmo https://x.com/gowithelmopod Follow Elmo Lovano: https://Instagram.com/elmolovano https://x.com/elmolovano Follow Jammcard: https://www.youtube.com/@jammcard https://www.instagram.com/jammcard/ jammcard.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 101: Ilan Rubin. Ilan Rubin is the new drummer for Foo Fighters and one of the most respected musicians in modern music. He and I go way back to our early teen and even pre-teen drumming years, so this is an extra fun one for me. He spent 17 years with Nine Inch Nails as their longest-running drummer, earning a reputation for precision, versatility, and the ability to step into any musical environment at the highest level. From there, he has continued to evolve, now joining Foo Fighters and stepping into one of the most iconic bands in music. Alongside that, Ilan has been a core part of Angels & Airwaves, working closely with Tom DeLonge not just as a drummer, but as a collaborator, multi-instrumentalist, and creative partner. Their relationship goes beyond just playing live. It is about building songs, shaping sound, and pushing ideas forward together. In this conversation, we talk about Ilan’s journey as a musician, how he built his career starting at just 9 years old, how he has landed some of the biggest gigs in music, and how he has kept those gigs for years. We dive into how he got the gig with Foo Fighters, how much fun he's having with them, and the positive vibe they all have together. We get into what he learned from working with Trent Reznor, all sorts of stories from playing with Nine Inch Nails, his open handed drumming technique, being the frontman of his own band The New Regime, fun stories with Tom DeLonge, and some great stories of him and I over the years. We also dive into how he approaches his role inside elite bands, his work ethic, how he thinks about growth, his approach to music, and what it takes to stay consistently at the top for two decades. This is a fun conversation about discipline, evolution, and becoming someone artists trust at the top of the game. I hope you enjoy my conversation with the great Ilan Rubin! Let’s go. Go with Elmo Lovano’ is a weekly podcast where Elmo interviews creatives and entrepreneurs in music on HOW they push forward every day, got where they are in their careers, manage their personal lives, and share lessons learned and their most important insights. Big thanks to our friends Moises for supporting the show! If you need stems, they’re the best in the game. Check them out! https://moises.ai/ Please SUBSCRIBE / FOLLOW this podcast to catch new episodes as soon as they drop! Your likes, comments and shares are much appreciated! Become a Patreon Member to stay in the loop as we post Patreon-only exclusive content, Zoom hangs, invite only events, and discussions about music and music careers. https://www.patreon.com/gowithelmo  Listen to the audio form of this podcast wherever you get your podcasts: https://elmolovano.komi.io/ Follow Ilan: https://www.instagram.com/ilanrubin/ Follow Go With Elmo: https://www.instagram.com/gowithelmo/ https://www.tiktok.com/@gowithelmo https://x.com/gowithelmopod Follow Elmo Lovano: https://Instagram.com/elmolovano https://x.com/elmolovano Follow Jammcard: https://www.youtube.com/@jammcard https://www.instagram.com/jammcard/ jammcard.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 100: Miguel Gandelman. This man is the Musical Director behind Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl Halftime Show, one of the biggest and most complex live television performances in the world. Miguel Gandelman aka "Miga" is a Berklee graduate and longtime force in live TV and touring. He has worked with some of the biggest artists on the planet including Christina Aguilera, Stevie Wonder, Usher, Shakira, Lady Gaga, Janet Jackson, Jonat Brothers, Beyoncé, Rihanna, Babyface, John Mayer, Aretha Franklin, served as Music Director for The Masked Singer, and was a member of The Tonight Show Band with Rickey Minor. In this episode, he breaks down how the Super Bowl Halftime Show was built from the ground up in just one month. From getting the call to stepping onto the biggest stage in entertainment, we talk about how you prepare a 15 minute performance seen by over 100 million people. What goes into building a show at that level? What does music direction actually mean on a production of this scale? We discuss arranging for stadiums, working with an artist who had never used a musical director before, leading world class musicians, handling live TV pressure, and translating an artist’s vision into a global moment. We also dive into his journey from growing up in a musical family in Brazil to becoming one of the most trusted Musical Directors in the industry, and the mindset required to operate at the highest level of live performance. If you have ever wondered how massive live shows and television actually come together, this conversation is a masterclass. Hope you enjoy my conversation with the great saxophonist, programmer, musical director, and human, Miga. Go with Elmo Lovano’ is a weekly podcast where Elmo interviews creatives and entrepreneurs in music on HOW they push forward every day, got where they are in their careers, manage their personal lives, and share lessons learned and their most important insights. Big thanks to our friends Moises for supporting the show! If you need stems, they’re the best in the game. Check them out! https://moises.ai/ Please SUBSCRIBE / FOLLOW this podcast to catch new episodes as soon as they drop! Your likes, comments and shares are much appreciated! Become a Patreon Member to stay in the loop as we post Patreon-only exclusive content, Zoom hangs, invite only events, and discussions about music and music careers. https://www.patreon.com/gowithelmo  Listen to the audio form of this podcast wherever you get your podcasts: https://elmolovano.komi.io/ Follow Miga: https://www.instagram.com/miguelgandelman/ Follow Go With Elmo: https://www.instagram.com/gowithelmo/ https://www.tiktok.com/@gowithelmo https://x.com/gowithelmopod Follow Elmo Lovano: https://Instagram.com/elmolovano https://x.com/elmolovano Follow Jammcard: https://www.youtube.com/@jammcard https://www.instagram.com/jammcard/ jammcard.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 96: Terrace Martin joins me for one of the deepest conversations we have ever had about musicianship, professionalism, creativity, community, and what it truly takes to build a lasting career in music. We break down the do’s and don’ts every musician needs to know. Showing up early, respecting the room, keeping the gig, getting hired, reading the temperature, avoiding the gigging mentality, how to negotiate, emotional maturity, and how to think long term in an industry that can appear to reward short term wins. We also dive into the people who shaped Terrace and his main collaborators: Snoop Dogg. Kendrick Lamar. Herbie Hancock. Kamasi Washington. Thundercat. Robert Glasper. and more. Terrace shares stories from his early days with Snoop, his evolution with Kendrick through Section.80, good kid, m.A.A.d city, To Pimp a Butterfly, DAMN., and the collaborations that changed him forever. We go deep on Herbie Hancock. His mentorship. His spiritual guidance. His approach to curiosity, humility, listening, and paying attention to the moment. Terrace talks about the conversations that shifted his life and the principles he carries into every studio session. We talk mentorship, jazz, hip hop, emotional intelligence, studio culture, the art of listening, vulnerability, protecting your spirit, community, and what it means to serve the music first. This episode is a masterclass for musicians, producers, artists, and anyone who wants to grow. We hope you enjoy it. Lets go! Go with Elmo Lovano’ is a weekly podcast where Elmo interviews creatives and entrepreneurs in music on HOW they push forward every day, got where they are in their careers, manage their personal lives, and share lessons learned and their most important insights. Please SUBSCRIBE / FOLLOW this podcast to catch new episodes as soon as they drop! Your likes, comments and shares are much appreciated! Become a Patreon Member to stay in the loop as we post Patreon-only exclusive content, Zoom hangs, invite only events, and discussions about music and music careers. https://www.patreon.com/gowithelmo Listen to the audio form of this podcast wherever you get your podcasts: https://elmolovano.komi.io/ Follow Terrace: https://www.instagram.com/terracemartin/ Follow Go With Elmo: https://www.instagram.com/gowithelmo/ https://www.tiktok.com/@gowithelmo https://x.com/gowithelmopod Follow Elmo Lovano: https://Instagram.com/elmolovano https://x.com/elmolovano Follow Jammcard: https://www.youtube.com/@jammcard https://www.instagram.com/jammcard/ jammcard.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 99: Ty Dolla $ign. One of the only artists to earn TWO diamond records in the last decade, Ty Dolla $ign joins us for a deep, musician-to-musician conversation about a career built on trust, taste, and timeless records. Born and raised in Los Angeles, Ty grew up surrounded by live music through his father, musician Tyrone Griffin Sr. of Lakeside, learning instruments at a young age and developing a deep respect for musicianship before fame ever entered the picture. In this interview, Ty breaks down his journey from South Central LA to becoming one of the most trusted collaborators in modern music. We talk through the early days of Beach House, the breakout impact of “Paranoid” and “Or Nah” with DJ Mustard, and how songwriting and features like “Loyal" and “Psycho” helped shape his rise. Ty reflects on the making of Free TC, the emotional weight behind the album, and carrying his brother with him throughout his career. Ty opens up about working across genres, collaborating with artists like The Weeknd, Kendrick Lamar, Skrillex, YG, Wiz Khalifa, Terrace Martin, Kanye, and more. We talk his songwriting and production process, and how he approaches features musically, treating voices like instruments and focusing on frequency, tone, and feel over star power. We also dive into his role as a label co-founder with EZMNY Records, signing and developing Leon Thomas, and witnessing Leon’s rapid rise from artist development to Grammy-nominated albums (Electric Dusk and Mutt). Ty shares his philosophy on mentorship, artist development, long term friendships, women, and building a label rooted in belief and musicianship. We get into Vultures, creative collaboration at scale, returning to solo work with Tycoon, and what longevity, growth, and being a “musician first” really mean to him today. This is an honest, in-depth look at Ty Dolla $ign’s career. The hits, the craft, the relationships, and the long game. I hope you enjoy episode 99. Lets go!! Go with Elmo Lovano’ is a weekly podcast where Elmo interviews creatives and entrepreneurs in music on HOW they push forward every day, got where they are in their careers, manage their personal lives, and share lessons learned and their most important insights. Big thanks to our friends Moises for supporting the show! If you need stems, they’re the best in the game. Check them out! https://moises.ai/ Please SUBSCRIBE / FOLLOW this podcast to catch new episodes as soon as they drop! Your likes, comments and shares are much appreciated! Become a Patreon Member to stay in the loop as we post Patreon-only exclusive content, Zoom hangs, invite only events, and discussions about music and music careers. https://www.patreon.com/gowithelmo Listen to the audio form of this podcast wherever you get your podcasts: https://elmolovano.komi.io/ Follow Ty: https://www.instagram.com/tydollasign/ Follow Go With Elmo: https://www.instagram.com/gowithelmo/ https://www.tiktok.com/@gowithelmo https://x.com/gowithelmopod Follow Elmo Lovano: https://Instagram.com/elmolovano https://x.com/elmolovano Follow Jammcard: https://www.youtube.com/@jammcard https://www.instagram.com/jammcard/ jammcard.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 98: Lawrence. Clyde and Gracie Lawrence join me for a rare conversation, and for the first time ever, they're joined by their little brother Linus, who collaborated on the arrangement that earned Lawrence a Grammy nomination this year. Lawrence has spent years building one of the most joyful and intentional sounds in modern music, and right now they’re having a major moment. They’re currently on Broadway as the house band for All Out: Comedy About Ambition, they’re Grammy-nominated for Best Arrangement, and Gracie is coming off a standout Broadway year of her own. In addition to her Tony nomination for Just in Time, she’s also Grammy-nominated for Best Musical Theater Album for the Just in Time cast recording. In this episode, we talk about the road to this chapter, how they think about arrangement and feel, what the Broadway grind is like, their family dynamic, and much more. This is an honest, grounded, adorable conversation between three sibling artists who’ve earned every part of where they are. Lets go! Go with Elmo Lovano’ is a weekly podcast where Elmo interviews creatives and entrepreneurs in music on HOW they push forward every day, got where they are in their careers, manage their personal lives, and share lessons learned and their most important insights. Big thanks to our friends Moises for supporting the show! If you need stems, they’re the best in the game. Check them out! https://moises.ai/ Please SUBSCRIBE / FOLLOW this podcast to catch new episodes as soon as they drop! Your likes, comments and shares are much appreciated! Become a Patreon Member to stay in the loop as we post Patreon-only exclusive content, Zoom hangs, invite only events, and discussions about music and music careers. https://www.patreon.com/gowithelmo Listen to the audio form of this podcast wherever you get your podcasts: https://elmolovano.komi.io/ Follow Lawrence: https://www.instagram.com/lawrencetheband/ Follow Go With Elmo: https://www.instagram.com/gowithelmo/ https://www.tiktok.com/@gowithelmo https://x.com/gowithelmopod Follow Elmo Lovano: https://Instagram.com/elmolovano https://x.com/elmolovano Follow Jammcard: https://www.youtube.com/@jammcard https://www.instagram.com/jammcard/ jammcard.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 97: Robert Glasper. The career-defining, three hour deep dive with one of the most influential musicians of our time. In this conversation, Robert Glasper walks through his entire journey, from his upbringing and early musical foundations to becoming a Grammy-winning pianist, producer, composer, and cultural architect who reshaped the relationship between jazz, hip hop, and R&B. This is the most expansive interview Robert has ever done. He breaks down how he became the Robert Glasper we know and love, how he developed his voice, how to get gigs (and how to keep them), and how he built a meaningful career in music. He speaks openly about his philosophies on collaboration, artistry, leadership, and longevity, offering invaluable lessons for us all. The conversation includes rare stories about him with J Dilla, behind the scenes stories about working with Kendrick Lamar and Terrace Martin on To Pimp a Butterfly, including the creation of These Walls and the collaborative environment that defined that era. He reflects on his vision for Black Radio and how working with Erykah Badu led to their version of Afro Blue, one of the most iconic recordings of his career. Robert also discusses scoring the Miles Davis biopic Miles Ahead and getting to go through the Miles vault! He shares stories and lessons involving Quincy Jones, Herbie Hancock, Kenny Garrett, Terrace Martin, Bilal, Chris Daddy Dave, Lalah Hathaway, Thundercat, and many others. We talk about life lessons, fatherhood and integrity, He shares messages directly to singers and musicians about preparation, confidence, and showing up fully in every room. We also touch on the future of music and AI. This conversation is a complete document of a modern master artist reflecting on his life, career, and legacy in real time. And we have 100 laughing attacks while doing it. Here’s my conversation with the great, Robert Glasper! Go with Elmo Lovano’ is a weekly podcast where Elmo interviews creatives and entrepreneurs in music on HOW they push forward every day, got where they are in their careers, manage their personal lives, and share lessons learned and their most important insights. Big thanks to our friends Moises.ai for supporting the show! If you need stems, they’re the best in the game. Check them out! Please SUBSCRIBE / FOLLOW this podcast to catch new episodes as soon as they drop! Become a Patreon Member to stay in the loop as we post Patreon-only exclusive content, Zoom hangs, invite only events, and discussions about music and music careers. https://www.patreon.com/gowithelmo https://www.instagram.com/gowithelmo/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 95: Simon Phillips. This is the definitive deep dive into the legendary career of Simon Phillips, one of the most influential drummers in the world. In this long form conversation, Simon talks about his work with Toto, The Who, Judas Priest, Hiromi, Protocol, Jeff Beck, Jack Bruce, Pete Townshend, Big Country, Stanley Clarke, Brian Eno, Phil Manzanera, and goes all the way back to his teenage session years in the UK with his dad. This episode covers his technique, sound, gear, studio approach, compositions, touring stories, engineering background, and the experiences that shaped his career. Simon tells the story of stepping into Toto after the passing of Jeff Porcaro and what it took to honor Jeff’s legacy while still bringing his own sound, groove, and musical identity to the band. He breaks down his years touring and recording with The Who, including the 1989 anniversary tour and his approach to Keith Moon’s parts. We also go deep into his early session years with Judas Priest and the making of Sin After Sin, including the double bass drumming that influenced an entire generation of metal drummers. Simon talks about his long running musical connection with Hiromi and the creation of Hiromi’s Trio Project, the interplay that developed between them, and stories of his brotherhood with contrabass guitar legend Anthony Jackson. Simon shares the evolution of his writing and bandleading with Protocol, including how he builds compositions from drum ideas and how he made the project happen. We go into how he records drums and stories of so many of his ensembles. We explore his open handed and ambidextrous technique, his approach to tom and cymbal layouts, drum tuning, how he builds his drum tones in the studio, and his engineering background from his early years working in studios. This episode is ideal for drummers, musicians, audio engineers, producers, and fans of Toto, Jeff Porcaro, The Who, Keith Moon, Judas Priest, heavy metal drumming, Mike Oldfield, progressive rock, fusion, Hiromi, Anthony Jackson, and anyone who wants to understand how a legendary drummer built a world class career. Simon also talks about rebuilding after losing his home and studio in the Thomas Fire, what inspires him today, and how he continues to grow as a drummer and composer. Go with Elmo Lovano’ is a weekly podcast where Elmo interviews creatives and entrepreneurs in music on HOW they push forward every day, got where they are in their careers, manage their personal lives, and share lessons learned and their most important insights. Please SUBSCRIBE / FOLLOW this podcast to catch new episodes as soon as they drop! Your likes, comments and shares are much appreciated! Become a Patreon Member to stay in the loop as we post Patreon-only exclusive content, Zoom hangs, invite only events, and discussions about music and music careers. https://www.patreon.com/gowithelmo Listen to the audio form of this podcast wherever you get your podcasts: https://elmolovano.komi.io/ Follow Simon: https://www.instagram.com/simonphillipsofficial/ Follow Go With Elmo: https://www.instagram.com/gowithelmo/ https://www.tiktok.com/@gowithelmo https://x.com/gowithelmopod Follow Elmo Lovano: https://Instagram.com/elmolovano https://x.com/elmolovano Follow Jammcard: https://www.youtube.com/@jammcard https://www.instagram.com/jammcard/ jammcard.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 94: Jimmy Jam. Our first live audience interview! Jimmy Jam has lived through every major jump in music technology over the last five decades: drum machines, synths, MIDI, sampling, tape to digital recording, DAWs, and now AI. Together with Terry Lewis, he helped shape entire eras during these transitions, from Prince to Janet, Michael and beyond. Again and again, he showed that technology does not kill music. Musicians adapt, and the music adapts with them. In this conversation, we explore the real history behind the tools that changed everything, the fear curve that always appears during each breakthrough, and what today’s AI moment looks like through the eyes of someone who lived through many of the most important shifts in music technology. If you want to understand where music is going, you have to understand how we got here. Jimmy Jam has one of the clearest perspectives in the world on that journey. We recorded this in front of a sold out audience at the Abundance Institute’s Creative Frontiers event, and I could not imagine a better guest to talk about this moment in music history with. This is an important conversation, let's keep it going. Join us in the comments with your thoughts and questions, and let’s keep learning together. 'Go with Elmo Lovano’ is a weekly podcast where Elmo interviews creatives and entrepreneurs in music on HOW they push forward every day, got where they are in their careers, manage their personal lives, and share lessons learned and their most important insights. Please SUBSCRIBE / FOLLOW this podcast to catch new episodes as soon as they drop! Your likes, comments and shares are much appreciated! https://www.patreon.com/gowithelmo Become a Patreon Member to stay in the loop as we post Patreon-only exclusive content, Zoom hangs, invite only events, and discussions about music and music careers. Listen to the audio form of this podcast wherever you get your podcasts: https://elmolovano.komi.io/ The Abundance Institute is a mission-driven nonprofit focused on creating space for emerging technologies to grow, thrive, and have a chance to reach their full potential. Abundance hosts Creative Frontiers to bring artists, builders, and policy-influencers together to shape the future of creativity. Subscribe: https://creativefrontier.substack.com/ Website: https://abundance.institute/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abundanceinstitute/ Filmed LIVE at The Recording Club in Santa Monica https://www.therecording.club/ Follow Jimmy Jam: https://www.instagram.com/flytetymejam/ Follow Go With Elmo: https://www.instagram.com/gowithelmo/ https://www.tiktok.com/@gowithelmo https://x.com/gowithelmopod Follow Elmo Lovano: https://Instagram.com/elmolovano https://x.com/elmolovano Follow Jammcard: https://www.youtube.com/@jammcardhttps://www.instagram.com/jammcard/ jammcard.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 93: Christian McBride Part 2. He's back! Nine-time GRAMMY winner Christian McBride returns for Part 2 of our conversation. In this episode we pick up where he becomes a bandleader and makes his first album. From there we cover his journey through leadership, creativity, and legacy. We talk about his work with Chick Corea, his solo albums, and the moments that earned him nine GRAMMY Awards. Christian shares stories about the drummer greats he has played with including Jack DeJohnette, Tony Williams, Vinnie Colaiuta, and Brian Blade, as well as his collaboration and relationship with James Brown. It is a two-hour conversation full of stories, laughter, and insight from one of the most influential figures in jazz. Christian is an amazing storyteller and we had a blast recording this one. We hope you enjoy it as much as we did. Here's Part 2 of my interview with the legend, Christian McBride! ‘Go with Elmo Lovano’ is a weekly podcast where Elmo interviews creatives and entrepreneurs in music on HOW they push forward every day, got where they are in their careers, manage their personal lives, and share lessons learned and their most important insights. Please SUBSCRIBE / FOLLOW this podcast to catch new episodes as soon as they drop! Your likes, comments and shares are much appreciated! https://www.patreon.com/gowithelmo Become a Patreon Member to stay in the loop as we post Patreon-only exclusive content, Zoom hangs, invite only events, and discussions about music and music careers. Listen to the audio form of this podcast wherever you get your podcasts: https://elmolovano.komi.io/ Follow Christian: https://www.instagram.com/chrmcbride/ Follow Go With Elmo: https://www.instagram.com/gowithelmo/ https://www.tiktok.com/@gowithelmo https://x.com/gowithelmopod Follow Elmo Lovano: https://Instagram.com/elmolovano https://x.com/elmolovano Follow Jammcard: https://www.youtube.com/@jammcard jammcard.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 92: Joe Lovano. Joe Lovano is one of the greatest musicians of all time. A Grammy-winning saxophonist who's been on the cover of DownBeat magazine multiple times (as well as many others), a Blue Note Records legend with 25 releases, a Berklee alum, and he holds the Gary Burton Chair in Jazz Performance at Berklee College of Music, which he’s had since 2001. He also happens to be my cousin and one of the biggest inspirations and mentors in my life. This was our first time ever doing something like this together. A 3-hour deep dive interview that covers (nearly) his entire career. We go into our family history, growing up in Cleveland, our Sicilian roots, his father Tony “Big T” Lovano, and how that shaped his sound and spirit. We talk about his time with Elvin Jones, Jack DeJohnette, John Scofield, Charlie Haden, Esperanza Spalding, Michael Brecker, McCoy Tyner, Paul Motian, Bill Frisell, Hank Jones, Dave Holland, Joshua Redman, Al Foster, and many more. Joe shares lessons from decades of leading bands, developing tone, mentoring young players, and living a full creative life with his wife of 50 years, Judi Silvano. Joe is one of the greatest musicians alive, a music historian, and an incredible educator and mentor. Here is my interview with one of my favorite people, Joe Lovano.The Music Settlement Scholarship Donation: https://www.themusicsettlement.org/donate?utm_source=Master+List&utm_campaign=a5cff9ca09-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_JoeLovano2025&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_1bd2f9c4a7-a5cff9ca09-434756824 ‘Go with Elmo Lovano’ is a weekly podcast where Elmo interviews creatives and entrepreneurs in music on HOW they push forward every day, got where they are in their careers, manage their personal lives, and share lessons learned and their most important insights. Please SUBSCRIBE / FOLLOW this podcast to catch new episodes as soon as they drop! Your likes, comments and shares are much appreciated! https://www.patreon.com/gowithelmo Become a Patreon Member to stay in the loop as we post Patreon-only exclusive content, Zoom hangs, invite only events, and discussions about music and music careers. Listen to the audio form of this podcast wherever you get your podcasts: https://elmolovano.komi.io/ Follow Joe: https://www.instagram.com/joelovanojazz/ Follow Go With Elmo: https://www.instagram.com/gowithelmo/ https://www.tiktok.com/@gowithelmo https://x.com/gowithelmopod Follow Elmo Lovano: https://Instagram.com/elmolovano https://x.com/elmolovano Follow Jammcard: https://www.youtube.com/@jammcard jammcard.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 91: Christian McBride. Nine-time GRAMMY winner Christian McBride is one of the most influential jazz artists in the game. His collaborations span icons like Chick Corea, Herbie Hancock, Pat Metheny, James Brown, and Sting. He’s the leader of multiple acclaimed bands including the Christian McBride Big Band, Inside Straight, and New Jawn. He also serves as the host of NPR’s Jazz Night in America and was the Artistic Director of the Newport Jazz Festival for a decade. His story is incredible, and we’re setting the stage here with Part 1, The Early Years. Growing up in Philadelphia, Christian was surrounded by greatness. His high school classmates included Questlove, Black Thought, Joey DeFrancesco, and Kurt Rosenwinkel, just to name a few. In this episode, we talk about those formative years, the Philly music scene, and how he broke into the spotlight with Wynton Marsalis and Freddie Hubbard, along with the wild story of his rare opportunity to play for Miles Davis. We also get into his professional mentality, early lessons on leadership, and what it took to earn respect from legends while still a teenager. Christian is an amazing storyteller, and this conversation is full of history, heart, and laughs. We had the best time recording this one, so I hope you enjoy it as much as we did. Lets go! Special thanks to Apogee Electronics. We used their Apogee HypeMic and Podcast Kit in this episode and they sounded great. Check it out! Apogee HypeMic & Podcast Kit: https://hubs.li/Q03zczhb0 ‘Go with Elmo Lovano’ is a weekly podcast where Elmo interviews creatives and entrepreneurs in music on HOW they push forward every day, got where they are in their careers, manage their personal lives, and share lessons learned and their most important insights. Please SUBSCRIBE / FOLLOW this podcast to catch new episodes as soon as they drop! Your likes, comments and shares are much appreciated! https://www.patreon.com/gowithelmo Become a Patreon Member to stay in the loop as we post Patreon-only exclusive content, Zoom hangs, invite only events, and discussions about music and music careers. Listen to the audio form of this podcast wherever you get your podcasts: https://elmolovano.komi.io/ Follow Christian: https://www.instagram.com/chrmcbride/ Follow Go With Elmo: https://www.instagram.com/gowithelmo/ https://www.tiktok.com/@gowithelmo https://x.com/gowithelmopod Follow Elmo Lovano: https://Instagram.com/elmolovano https://x.com/elmolovano Follow Jammcard: https://www.youtube.com/@jammcard jammcard.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 90: Chance the Rapper. Chance the Rapper is one of the biggest independent artists in the history of music. He’s a multiple GRAMMY winner, including Best New Artist, Best Rap Album, and Best Rap Performance. He’s hosted Saturday Night Live twice, been the musical guest three times, headlined the world’s biggest festivals, and done it all without a record label. He’s the definition of a creative entrepreneur and a true leader. In this conversation, we dive deep into how Chance built his career, how he operates his entire musical and business ecosystem, his mentality as an owner, and what he’s like as a leader. We talk about lessons from independence and entrepreneurship, his role as a father, a creative, and a community builder, and how he’s evolved from Acid Rap all the way to Star Line. Chance is an incredible human with amazing energy, a big heart, and a strong drive. I hope you enjoy my conversation with the great, Chance The Rapper. Subscribe for more conversations with the world’s greatest musicians. ‘Go with Elmo Lovano’ is a weekly podcast where Elmo interviews creatives and entrepreneurs in music on HOW they push forward every day, got where they are in their careers, manage their personal lives, and share lessons learned and their most important insights. https://www.patreon.com/gowithelmo Become a Patreon Member to stay in the loop as we post Patreon-only exclusive content, Zoom hangs, invite only events, and discussions about music and music careers. Listen to the audio form of this podcast wherever you get your podcasts: https://elmolovano.komi.io/ Follow Chance: https://www.instagram.com/chancetherapper/ Follow Go With Elmo: https://www.instagram.com/gowithelmo/ https://www.tiktok.com/@gowithelmo https://x.com/gowithelmopod Follow Elmo Lovano: https://Instagram.com/elmolovano https://x.com/elmolovano Follow Jammcard: https://www.youtube.com/@jammcard jammcard.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Steve Ferrone: The Legendary Drummer Behind Tom Petty, Average White Band, Eric Clapton, Duran Duran Episode 89: Steve Ferrone. A nearly 3 hour deep dive with one of the greatest groove drummers of all time, Steve Ferrone. He joined Average White Band after the passing of their original drummer and went on to create “School Boy Crush,” one of the most sampled grooves in hip-hop history. From there, he played with Duran Duran, Eric Clapton, George Harrison, Johnny Cash, and Michael Jackson, before becoming the drummer for Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers for the next two plus decades, all the way up until Tom's unfortunate passing. In this episode, Steve opens up about his journey from Brighton to the biggest stages in the world, his time in the studio with legends like Tom Petty and Rick Rubin, and the philosophy behind his timeless feel and sound. He also shares stories from recording Unplugged with Eric Clapton, Unchained with Johnny Cash, and why groove always comes first. We talk about the evolution of technology in music, including a hilarious story about click track and Jeff Porcaro, and his personal relationships with George, Tom, Eric and more. Steve is a guy that everyone just wants around. His work contributed to GRAMMY winning albums with Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers Wildflowers, Eric Clapton’s Unplugged, Johnny Cash’s Unchained, and Céline Dion’s Falling Into You. He’s also currently the host of The New Guy on SiriusXM. I hope you enjoy my conversation with the legend, Steve Ferrone! Subscribe for more conversations with the world’s greatest musicians. Follow Steve: https://www.instagram.com/steve_ferrone/ Follow Go With Elmo: https://www.instagram.com/gowithelmo/ https://www.tiktok.com/@gowithelmo https://x.com/gowithelmopod Follow Elmo Lovano: https://Instagram.com/elmolovano https://x.com/elmolovano Follow Jammcard: https://www.youtube.com/@jammcard jammcard.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Antonio Sánchez: Drumming Legend, Birdman Composer, Pat Metheny Group, The Studio, 4 GRAMMYs, Emmy Episode 88: Antonio Sánchez. Antonio is one of the most celebrated drummers and composers of our time. From shaping the sound of the Pat Metheny Group, to scoring Alejandro Iñárritu’s Oscar-winning film Birdman, to composing for Apple TV+’s The Studio, Antonio has pushed the boundaries of what a drummer can be. With 4 GRAMMY wins, a 2025 Emmy nomination, and collaborations spanning jazz, film, and world music, his artistry continues to inspire musicians and audiences worldwide. This is a 2.5 hour deep dive interview with Antonio that covers the full scope of his career. We talk about his journey from Mexico City to Berklee and how he got onto the world stage, the story behind creating the all-drum score for Birdman, and what it was like to spend decades working side by side with Pat Metheny. We dig into the lessons he’s carried forward, his approach to film scoring, and how he brings storytelling into his drumming. We also get into his newest projects like Bad Hombre 1 and 2, BEATrio with Béla Fleck and Edmar Castañeda, Elipsis with Michael League and Pedrito Martínez, and his collabs with Dave Matthews, Trent Reznor, Atticus Ross, Silvana Estrada, Joe Lovano, John Patitucci, Christian McBride, John Scofield and more, as he continues to expand his musical universe. Hope you enjoy my conversation with the incredible human, Antonio Sanchez. Big thanks to our friends at DistroKid! DistroKid is the easiest and fastest way to get your music on over 150 platforms worldwide! Go to https://distrokid.com/vip/elmo to get 20% off your first year! ‘Go with Elmo Lovano’ is a weekly podcast where Elmo interviews creatives and entrepreneurs in music on HOW they push forward every day, got where they are in their careers, manage their personal lives, and share lessons learned and their most important insights. Please SUBSCRIBE / FOLLOW this podcast to catch new episodes as soon as they drop! Your likes, comments and shares are much appreciated! https://www.patreon.com/gowithelmo Become a Patreon Member to stay in the loop as we post Patreon-only exclusive content, Zoom hangs, invite only events, and discussions about music and music careers. Listen to the audio form of this podcast wherever you get your podcasts: https://elmolovano.komi.io/ Follow Antonio: https://www.instagram.com/antoniodrums1/ Follow Go With Elmo: https://www.instagram.com/gowithelmo/ https://www.tiktok.com/@gowithelmo https://x.com/gowithelmopod Follow Elmo Lovano: https://Instagram.com/elmolovano https://x.com/elmolovano Follow Jammcard: https://www.youtube.com/@jammcard jammcard.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 87: Daya At 16 years old, still in high school, Daya dropped “Hide Away” with no label, no team, no social following. Just a song she believed in. It exploded, racked up hundreds of millions of streams, and suddenly she was on the radio while still in class. She followed it with “Sit Still, Look Pretty,” then connected with The Chainsmokers to record “Don’t Let Me Down,” one of the biggest hits of the 2010s. We talk about how that collaboration came to be, what it was like for her life to flip so fast, and what it felt like to win a GRAMMY at just 18. We also get into how she built her team, what she learned from the major label system, and how she eventually got her masters back. She explains the move to go independent, what that freedom means to her, and how she’s evolved as both an artist and a person over the past decade. Now she’s stepping into a brand new era with music like “Infrared”, “Demise”, "Bandit" and an upcoming new album "Til Every Petal Drops." exploring a darker and more electronic sound. We dive into the process behind these songs, the producers she’s been working with, and what’s next. I hope you love my conversation with the amazing, Daya! Special thanks to Apogee Electronics. We used their Apogee HypeMic and Podcast Kit in this episode and they sounded great. Check it out! Apogee HypeMic & Podcast Kit: https://hubs.li/Q03zczhb0 ‘Go with Elmo Lovano’ is a weekly podcast where Elmo interviews creatives and entrepreneurs in music on HOW they push forward every day, got where they are in their careers, manage their personal lives, and share lessons learned and their most important insights. (00:00) TRAILER (03:20) INTERVIEW STARTS (05:44) NEW MUSIC, “INFRARED” (06:12) STARTING AT AN EARLY AGE (07:07) SUCCESS AT 16 YEARS OLD (09:17) MULTI-INSTRUMENTALIST (10:09) LEBANON, PENNSYLVANIA (10:42) “HIDE AWAY” (12:27) WHAT SPARKED THE SUCCESS? (15:33) HIGHSCHOOL (18:18) “SIT STILL, LOOK PRETTY” (19:18) FIRST TOUR (20:12) NERVES, STADIUM TOURS (22:17) CAREER GROWTH, CREATING A TEAM (25:33) THE CHAINSMOKERS, “DON’T LET ME DOWN” (30:11) WINNING A GRAMMY AT 18 (31:19) PERFORMING LIVE, COACHELLA (32:41) BEING INDEPENDENT, GETTING ON A LABEL (33:38) A VOICE HEARD BY MILLIONS (34:22) A BUSY SCHEDULE (35:51) HOW BEING ON A LABEL CHANGED DAYA (38:13) WORKING WITH WRITERS (41:57) WORKING WITH STARGATE (42:56) LEAVING A MAJOR LABEL, RETAINING MASTERS (43:54) SINGLES (45:00) “INFRARED” (48:02) “DEMISE,” SWEDEN (49:54) WORKING IN SWEDEN, PRODUCERS SEBASTIAN FURRER, ROBINS STJERNBERG (50:25) TOURING, TOURING HACKS (51:57) LOOKING BACK ON THE LAST 10 YEARS (52:49) LIFE ADVICE Please SUBSCRIBE / FOLLOW this podcast to catch new episodes as soon as they drop! Your likes, comments and shares are much appreciated! https://www.patreon.com/gowithelmo Become a Patreon Member to stay in the loop as we post Patreon-only exclusive content, Zoom hangs, invite only events, and discussions about music and music careers. Listen to the audio form of this podcast wherever you get your podcasts: https://elmolovano.komi.io/ Follow Daya: https://www.instagram.com/daya/ Follow Go With Elmo: https://www.instagram.com/gowithelmo/ https://www.tiktok.com/@gowithelmo https://x.com/gowithelmopod Follow Elmo Lovano: https://Instagram.com/elmolovano https://x.com/elmolovano Follow Jammcard: https://www.youtube.com/@jammcard jammcard.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 86: Travie McCoy. You likely know Travie as the lead singer of Gym Class Heroes, the multi-platinum genre bending band behind a generation of hits. His first solo single, Billionaire featuring Bruno Mars, was the track that launched Bruno into stardom. He’s also collaborated with Sia, Ryan Tedder, Adam Levine, Tyga, and many more. Now, 20 years after the release of The Papercut Chronicles, Gym Class Heroes are officially back. This is a three and a half hour deep dive with Travie McCoy. We talk about the rise of Gym Class Heroes and how they made it, his solo career and what it was like stepping out on his own, the story behind Billionaire and working with Bruno Mars, and his collaborations with Sia, Ryan Tedder, and Adam Levine. Travie opens up about the lessons he’s learned along the way, what it took to overcome addiction, and shares so many fun and inspiring stories from his journey. We also get into what’s next with the return of Gym Class Heroes. An honest, inspiring, and fun conversation with one of the most creative frontmen of the Warped Tour generations. Let's go! ‘Go with Elmo Lovano’ is a weekly podcast where Elmo interviews creatives and entrepreneurs in music on HOW they push forward every day, got where they are in their careers, manage their personal lives, and share lessons learned and their most important insights. Big thanks to our friends at DistroKid! DistroKid is the easiest and fastest way to get your music on over 150 platforms worldwide! Go to https://distrokid.com/vip/elmo to get 20% off your first year! Please SUBSCRIBE / FOLLOW this podcast to catch new episodes as soon as they drop! Your likes, comments and shares are much appreciated!   https://www.patreon.com/gowithelmo Become a Patreon Member to stay in the loop as we post Patreon-only exclusive content, Zoom hangs, invite only events, and discussions about music and music careers.  Follow Travie: https://www.instagram.com/traviemccoy/ Follow Go With Elmo: https://www.instagram.com/gowithelmo/ https://www.tiktok.com/@gowithelmo https://x.com/gowithelmopod Follow Elmo Lovano: https://Instagram.com/elmolovano https://x.com/elmolovano Follow Jammcard: https://www.youtube.com/@jammcard jammcard.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 85: Miles Bonham. Known to millions online as Miles Music Kid, Miles Bonham has become one of the youngest and most talked-about musical prodigies on Instagram. His videos have gone viral around the world, showcasing his natural talent, creativity, and unique ear for music at such a young age. He is one of the most followed under-10-year-olds in the world, and already, at just 9 years old, has some of the most elite musicians and producers befriending him, supporting him, and cheering him on (shoutout to Mark Ronson, Pharrell, Zedd, Jacob Collier, Questlove, Teddy Swims and Charlie Puth). This is Miles’ podcast debut, and I wanted to mark this special moment in time with him. I had so many questions for Miles, and you can see in this interview how adorable and happy of a kid he is. His dad also joined us for this episode so we could talk about what it’s like parenting Miles, the approach he and his wife have taken, and the incredible job they are doing. This is a unique episode, since we have never had a kid on the podcast before, but I hope you find it enjoyable and take away some profound thoughts from the brilliant young mind of Miles Bonham. ‘Go with Elmo Lovano’ is a weekly podcast where Elmo interviews creatives and entrepreneurs in music on HOW they push forward every day, got where they are in their careers, manage their personal lives, and share lessons learned and their most important insights. Big thanks to our friends at DistroKid! DistroKid is the easiest and fastest way to get your music on over 150 platforms worldwide! Go to https://distrokid.com/vip/elmo to get 20% off your first year! Please SUBSCRIBE / FOLLOW this podcast to catch new episodes as soon as they drop! Your likes, comments and shares are much appreciated! https://www.patreon.com/gowithelmo Become a Patreon Member to stay in the loop as we post Patreon-only exclusive content, Zoom hangs, invite only events, and discussions about music and music careers. Listen to the audio form of this podcast wherever you get your podcasts: https://elmolovano.komi.io/ I'm using the Zildjian ALCHEM-E Perfect Tune Headphones. They sound great! Here's the link to check them out: https://zildjian.com/products/zildjian-alchem-e-perfect-tune-headphones?type=micro-menu Follow Miles: https://www.instagram.com/milesmusickid/ Follow Go With Elmo: https://www.instagram.com/gowithelmo/ https://www.tiktok.com/@gowithelmo https://x.com/gowithelmopod Follow Elmo Lovano: https://Instagram.com/elmolovano https://x.com/elmolovano Follow Jammcard: https://www.youtube.com/@jammcard jammcard.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 84: Dave Weckl One of the most influential drummers of all time, today’s guest is the legend, Dave Weckl. From his legendary years with Chick Corea’s Elektric Band and Akoustic Band to his groundbreaking solo debut Master Plan, to his session work with Simon & Garfunkel, Nile Rodgers, George Benson, Mike Stern, Robert Plant, Madonna, and more, his drumming has defined modern fusion and inspired generations worldwide. This is the Dave Weckl deep dive! Two and a half hours long, intimate, honest, and open. Dave shares stories about his early breaks with Nite Sprite, French Toast, and landing the Simon & Garfunkel Reunion Tour that put him on the map. We dig into his days as a first-call New York session player in the 80s, and go deep inside his years with Chick Corea, from writing records like “Got a Match?” to how the Grammy-winning Akoustic Band came together, as Dave reflects on what made Chick so special as a bandleader. We talk about his solo career beginning with Master Plan, his longtime collaborations with Jay Oliver and Mike Stern, and studying with Freddie Gruber even at the height of his career. Dave has always pushed himself to grow as a player. We discuss how he created his signature Dave Weckl Vic Firth drumsticks, his Sabian Evolution and Legacy cymbal lines, and what led him to being the first person to put holes in cymbals. We talk about the Dave Weckl Band, teaching through his online school, and the importance of making musical choices on the drums rather than just displaying technique. This episode is packed with stories, insight, advice, and inspiration from one of the greatest drummers to ever sit behind the kit. I hope you enjoy my conversation with Dave Weckl. Let’s go!! ‘Go with Elmo Lovano’ is a weekly podcast where Elmo interviews creatives and entrepreneurs in music on HOW they push forward every day, got where they are in their careers, manage their personal lives, and share lessons learned and their most important insights. Big thanks to our friends at DistroKid! DistroKid is the easiest and fastest way to get your music on over 150 platforms worldwide! Go to https://distrokid.com/vip/elmo to get 20% off your first year! Please SUBSCRIBE / FOLLOW this podcast to catch new episodes as soon as they drop! Your likes, comments and shares are much appreciated! Become a Patreon Member to stay in the loop as we post Patreon-only exclusive content, Zoom hangs, invite only events, and discussions about music and music careers. https://www.patreon.com/gowithelmo Listen to the audio form of this podcast wherever you get your podcasts: https://elmolovano.komi.io/ Follow Dave: https://www.instagram.com/officialdaveweckl/ Follow Go With Elmo: https://www.instagram.com/gowithelmo/ https://www.tiktok.com/@gowithelmo https://x.com/gowithelmopod Follow Elmo Lovano: https://Instagram.com/elmolovano https://x.com/elmolovano Follow Jammcard: https://www.youtube.com/@jammcard jammcard.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 83: Narada Michael Walden Part 2 At this point in the story, Narada has gone from a jazz fusion drummer with Mahavishnu Orchestra, to a major label solo artist with hits, to a Grammy-winning producer with Aretha Franklin. And now... Whitney Houston enters the picture. We kick off this episode with the moment Narada and Whitney's journey starts together. He gets a call from Arista A&R exec Jerry Griffith, who discovered Whitney, asking him to work with the unknown artist. Narada says yes and immediately produces "How Will I Know." The song becomes a number 1 hit. Then comes the call from Clive Davis asking for a follow-up. Narada delivers "I Wanna Dance With Somebody." The story continues. We also get into his work with a then unknown Mariah Carey, and wild stories from across his life, including how Narada introduced Jaco Pastorius to Weather Report, giving Jaco his big break! Narada is an incredible soul with a deep story and endless energy. This is Part 2 of our conversation. Let's go!! ‘Go with Elmo Lovano’ is a weekly podcast where Elmo interviews creatives and entrepreneurs in music on HOW they push forward every day, got where they are in their careers, manage their personal lives, and share lessons learned and their most important insights. Big thanks to our friends at DistroKid! DistroKid is the easiest and fastest way to get your music on over 150 platforms worldwide! Go to https://distrokid.com/vip/elmo to get 20% off your first year! (0:00:00) TRAILER (0:01:52) NARADA INTRODUCTION (0:03:33) A SPECIAL OFFER FROM DISTROKID (0:04:46) MEETING WHITNEY HOUSTON (0:07:12) “HOW WILL I KNOW” WHITNEY & CISSY HOUSTON (0:12:28) “THE GREATEST LOVE OF ALL” (0:14:26) “HOW WILL I KNOW” (0:16:16) PRODUCING 80’S DRUM SOUNDS (0:17:37) “I WANNA DANCE WITH SOMEBODY” (0:21:12) WHITNEY’S REACTION (0:23:32) MAKING WHITNEY HAPPY (0:24:30) TARPAN STUDIOS (0:25:14) PRODUCING TIPS, MUSIC IMPACT ON THE WORLD (0:26:41) DRUM INTRO FOR “I WANNA DANCE WITH SOMEBODY” (0:27:43) CLIVE DAVIS’ REACTION (0:28:10) CREATING A TEAM, RANDY JACKSON, WALTER AFANASIEF (0:32:10:19) MANAGEMENT, ADMIN SIDE OF BUSINESS (0:35:14) KITES ARE FUN BY FREE DESIGN (0:35:38) “I’M EVERY WOMAN” (0:37:51) UNRELEASED WHITNEY HOUSTON SONGS (0:39:21) HOW TO ASK GOD WHAT TO DO (0:40:43) INTRODUCING JACO PASTORIUS TO WEATHER REPORT (0:44:00) PAT MATHENY (0:45:12) HIRAM BULLOCK, “I CRY, I SMILE” (0:45:42) MARIAH CAREY (0:49:34) MARIAH CAREY & JAY-Z “HEARTBREAKER, STACY LATTISAW (0:50:33) WORKING WITH OTHER PRODUCERS, ANDERSON .PAAK (0:52:14) MAKING A HIT, JOURNEY (0:53:07) RAPID FIRE INTERVIEW (0:54:13) DRUMMING FOR JOURNEY, STEVE SMITH (0:54:55) NARADA’S NEW MUSIC, “HOT FUN IN THE SUMMERTIME” (0:57:54) LOVE FOR DRUMMERS Please SUBSCRIBE / FOLLOW this podcast to catch new episodes as soon as they drop! Your likes, comments and shares are much appreciated!   Listen to the audio form of this podcast wherever you get your podcasts: https://elmolovano.komi.io/ Follow Narada: https://www.instagram.com/officialnarada/ Follow Go With Elmo: https://www.instagram.com/gowithelmo/ https://www.tiktok.com/@gowithelmo https://x.com/gowithelmopod Follow Elmo Lovano: https://Instagram.com/elmolovano https://x.com/elmolovano Follow Jammcard: https://www.youtube.com/@jammcard jammcard.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 82: Narada Michael Walden. He went from being the drummer of Mahavishnu Orchestra and landing the cover of Modern Drummer Magazine, to producing Whitney Houston’s biggest hits and winning the GRAMMY for Producer of the Year. This interview is the epic journey of Narada Michael Walden. I loved this conversation so much. Narada’s positive, creative energy jumps out at you immediately. We go deep into his drumming career, how he got the gig with his favorite band, Mahavishnu Orchestra, following the great Billy Cobham. How he landed a record deal as a solo artist, almost got dropped, then shifted his focus to disco and scored a hit that saved his career. Then came the call from Clive Davis that launched his producing career and brought him Aretha Franklin, Whitney Houston, Mariah Carey, and so many more. His story is incredibly inspiring. From super drummer, to successful solo artist to hit producer. We went so deep on Mahavishnu in this convo that we had to do this interview in two parts! I’m happy now to bring you Part 1 with the brilliant and fun Narada Michael Walden. ‘Go with Elmo Lovano’ is a weekly podcast where Elmo interviews creatives and entrepreneurs in music on HOW they push forward every day, got where they are in their careers, manage their personal lives, and share lessons learned and their most important insights. Big thanks to our friends at DistroKid! DistroKid is the easiest and fastest way to get your music on over 150 platforms worldwide! Go to https://distrokid.com/vip/elmo to get 20% off your first year! Please SUBSCRIBE / FOLLOW this podcast to catch new episodes as soon as they drop! Your likes, comments and shares are much appreciated!   Listen to the audio form of this podcast wherever you get your podcasts: https://elmolovano.komi.io/ Follow Narada: https://www.instagram.com/officialnarada/ Follow Go With Elmo: https://www.instagram.com/gowithelmo/ https://www.tiktok.com/@gowithelmo https://x.com/gowithelmopod Follow Elmo Lovano: https://Instagram.com/elmolovano https://x.com/elmolovano Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 81: Kevin Lyman. The Vans Warped Tour is the longest-running touring music festival in North America, drawing over 750,000 fans every summer at its peak. And it all started with one guy — Kevin Lyman. In this episode, we sit down in person with the man who turned parking lots into punk rock playgrounds, helped break some of the biggest names in music, and built a generation-defining cultural movement. Warped Tour was the first concert I ever went to at 13 years old, and a few years later, I was lucky enough to play the tour multiple times, including full runs, and again in 2010 with Skrillex. It was a big contributor in shaping my life. In this conversation, I finally got to ask Kevin everything I’ve wanted to know for years. We dive deep into: - How Kevin started Warped Tour from scratch - How he landed the sponsorship deal with Vans - The behind-the-scenes details that kept it running for 24 years - How he gave stages to artists like Sublime, No Doubt, Blink-182, Eminem, My Chemical Romance, Fall Out Boy, Avenged Sevenfold, Paramore, Deftones, Katy Perry, The Used, Good Charlotte, New Found Glory, Sugar Ray, and MXPX - How legends like NOFX, Bad Religion, Rancid, Pennywise, and Less Than Jake helped anchor the tour - Why set times changed daily, were never announced in advance, and who set them - Working with Sublime, what Brad Nowell was like, and how Brad's death led Kevin to focus on helping people with recovery - Kevin's personal mission, values, and work ethic behind it all This 90-minute deep dive is the ultimate Warped Tour tell-all. We recorded it right after the first Warped Tour returned in Washington D.C. in July 2025 — with Long Beach and Florida still to come. Kevin Lyman is a punk rock pioneer, a cultural architect, and one of the most influential figures in live music. I’m honored to share this one with you. Here’s my conversation with the amazing Kevin Lyman. Let's go!! ‘Go with Elmo Lovano’ is a weekly podcast where Elmo interviews creatives and entrepreneurs in music on HOW they push forward every day, got where they are in their careers, manage their personal lives, and share lessons learned and their most important insights. (0:00:00) INTRO (0:05:04) WARPED TOUR 2025 D.C. (0:09:12) WARPED TOUR 1998 (0:12:30) WHY KEVIN CREATED WARPED TOUR (0:15:54) VANS (0:16:30) WARPED TOUR YEAR ONE (0:19:29) BLINK-182 (0:19:56) HOW VANS GOT INVOLVED (0:26:10) BECOMING PROFITABLE (0:28:06) CREATING DAILY SET TIMES (0:29:35) SET TIME LOTTERY (0:32:28) HOW TO SETUP WARPED TOUR (0:34:34) MAKING PEOPLE HAPPY (0:35:33) BRINGING FRIENDS ON STAGE, SKRILLEX (SONNY MOORE) (0:39:35) LEGENDARY BANDS (0:41:32) THE PUNKS (0:44:51) BLINK-182, TOUR BUS STORIES (0:50:06) KEVIN’S WARPED TOUR DAILY ROUTINE (0:54:16) SUBLIME (0:55:39) KICKING OUT SUBLIME IN 1995 (1:00:22) BRADLEY NOWELL (1:03:30) 2019 WARPED TOUR, BRINGING IT BACK IN 2025 (1:05:24) NOFX (1:07:19) NO DOUBT 1995 (1:08:23) CRAZY STORIES (1:10:05) KEVIN’S DREAM WARPED TOUR BILL (1:12:04) LONG BEACH 2025 (1:13:04) BIGGEST WARPED TOUR MOMENT, BECOMING A PROFESSOR (1:14:13) HOW TO WALK AWAY (1:17:53) HANDLING HEALTH (1:19:21) L.A. WILDFIRES (1:21:44) HOW TO SKIP THE 2025 WARPED TOUR LINE Please SUBSCRIBE / FOLLOW this podcast to catch new episodes as soon as they drop! Your likes, comments and shares are much appreciated!   Listen to the audio form of this podcast wherever you get your podcasts: https://elmolovano.komi.io/ Follow Mike: https://www.instagram.com/mikecaren/ Follow Go With Elmo: https://www.instagram.com/gowithelmo/ https://www.tiktok.com/@gowithelmo https://x.com/gowithelmopod Follow Elmo Lovano: https://Instagram.com/elmolovano https://x.com/elmolovano Follow Jammcard: https://www.youtube.com/@jammcard jammcard.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 80: Mike Caren. If you’re in the music industry, you hear the name Mike Caren all the time. He’s one of the most powerful people in music, with a career that’s led to billions of streams, multiple GRAMMY wins, and chart-topping, career-defining hits as both an A&R and executive. He’s signed and/or helped break artists like Bruno Mars, Charlie Puth, Ed Sheeran, Kehlani, YoungBoy Never Broke Again, Wiz Khalifa, Flo Rida, T.I., Trey Songz, Ava Max, Kevin Gates, and Don Toliver. He started his career at Atlantic Records at just 18 years old, eventually becoming President of Worldwide A&R at Warner Music Group. Today, he is the founder and CEO of APG, which includes Artist Partner Group (label) and Artist Publishing Group (publishing), one of the most successful independent music companies in the world. This is Mike Caren’s first-ever long-form, on-camera interview. Mike usually keeps a low profile, so I was honored he agreed to do this. We dive into his full trajectory, how he got where he is today, lessons learned, and his advice for artists, songwriters, and A&Rs trying to build meaningful careers in today’s music landscape. We also talk artist development, the balance of creativity and business, AI and more. There’s so much to take away from this one. Hope you enjoy my conversation with the great Mike Caren! ‘Go with Elmo Lovano’ is a weekly podcast where Elmo interviews creatives and entrepreneurs in music on HOW they push forward every day, got where they are in their careers, manage their personal lives, and share lessons learned and their most important insights. (0:00:00) INTRO (0:07:13) EARLY CAREER, GROWING UP (0:08:22) RADIO SHOW WITH THE ALCHEMIST (0:09:20) INTERSCOPE RECORDS INTERNSHIP 1993 (0:13:10) PROVIDE VALUE (0:14:34) MARKETING ROLES (0:17:14) CRAIG KALLMAN, BIG BEAT, ATLANTIC (0:19:21) BLACK EYED PEAS, SIGNING TWISTA (0:21:56) THE PHARCYDE REMIX, STARTING IN A&R (0:24:23) BECOMING EVP OF A&R AT ATLANTIC RECORDS, SIGNING TRICK DADDY, TRINA, T.I., TREY SONGZ, NAPPY ROOTS (0:28:10) STARTING APG (0:31:37) ATLANTIC AND APG (0:33:18) BEING AN EXEC WHILE RUNNING A PUBLISHING COMPANY, STARTING ELEKTRA RECORDS (0:34:15) CEELO GREEN (0:34:30) B.O.B, “NOTHING ON YOU” WITH BRUNO MARS (0:35:13) SIGNING ED SHEERAN (0:36:49) SIGNING BRUNO MARS, BRANDY, AARON BAY-SCHUCK (0:41:09) BEING A CO-PRESIDENT WITH JOHN JANICK (0:42:35) SIA & DAVID GUETTA “TITANIUM” (0:48:23) PRESIDENT OF A&R WARNER MUSIC GROUP, SIGNING KEVIN GATES (0:51:57) CHARLIE PUTH, WIZ KHALIFA, LIL WAYNE (0:54:09) KEHLANI (0:56:16) “SEE YOU AGAIN” CHARLIE PUTH (0:57:43) CREDITING (1:03:01) HOW TO PRIORITIZE (1:10:10) CRAFTING HIT SONGS IN 2025 (1:17:24) A.I. Please SUBSCRIBE / FOLLOW this podcast to catch new episodes as soon as they drop! Your likes, comments and shares are much appreciated!   Listen to the audio form of this podcast wherever you get your podcasts: https://elmolovano.komi.io/ Follow Mike: https://www.instagram.com/mikecaren/ Follow Go With Elmo: https://www.instagram.com/gowithelmo/ https://www.tiktok.com/@gowithelmo https://x.com/gowithelmopod Follow Elmo Lovano: https://Instagram.com/elmolovano https://x.com/elmolovano Follow Jammcard: https://www.youtube.com/@jammcard jammcard.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 79. Omar Hakim, Part 2! We’re back with the drumming legend Omar Hakim and pick up right where we left off in Part 1. We start with the wild story of how he met Sting while recording Brothers In Arms with Dire Straits… ON AN ISLAND. This story blows my mind. From there, we continue through his career with Sting, Miles Davis, Madonna, and the crazy story of making the Daft Punk hit "Get Lucky." This episode is full of rare backstories, industry gems, and lessons in creativity and innovation. We talk about Omar being an early adopter of electronic and acoustic hybrid drum setups. As the drummer for Madonna in her stadium-filling heyday, Omar blended cutting-edge sampling, triggers, and MIDI controllers to deliver on recordings’ impossible sounds in a live setting, building custom rigs and using expression pedals for real-time sound bending. This preceded today's standard in pop touring, marking him as a pioneer for the next generation of drummers. We also get into the business side of touring and recording and where Omar is at today. I hope you enjoy Part 2 of my conversation with the man, Omar Hakim! ‘Go with Elmo Lovano’ is a weekly podcast where Elmo interviews creatives and entrepreneurs in music on HOW they push forward every day, got where they are in their careers, manage their personal lives, and share lessons learned and their most important insights. (0:00:00) INTRO   (0:03:34) HOW OMAR MET STING   (0:08:13) SESSIONS WITH STING   (0:10:30) STINGS FIRST SOLO TOUR   (0:11:07) “BRING ON THE NIGHT” FILM   (0:14:58) THE “BRING ON THE NIGHT” BAND   (0:17:19) MILES DAVIS   (0:18:36) HANGING WITH MILES DAVIS   (0:20:52) MILES KNEW OMAR’S DAD, JAMAICA QUEENS   (0:33:09) MADONNA, LIONEL RICHIE   (0:39:20) MICHAEL BEARDEN   (0:40:08) LUIS CONTE, MADONNA BAND   (0:41:24) DAFT PUNK, “GET LUCKY”   (0:48:47) JOHN JR ROBINSON   (0:51:20) THE 80’S MUSIC BUSINESS MODEL   (0:59:21) MARKET RATES FOR MUSICIANS   (1:02:11) SONIC BOOM SQUAD, RACHEL Z, LIFE TODAY Please SUBSCRIBE / FOLLOW this podcast to catch new episodes as soon as they drop! Your likes, comments and shares are much appreciated!   Listen to the audio form of this podcast wherever you get your podcasts: https://elmolovano.komi.io/ Follow Omar: https://www.instagram.com/omarhakimmusic/ Follow Go With Elmo: https://www.instagram.com/gowithelmo/ https://www.tiktok.com/@gowithelmo https://x.com/gowithelmopod Follow Elmo Lovano: https://Instagram.com/elmolovano https://x.com/elmolovano Follow Jammcard: https://www.youtube.com/@jammcard jammcard.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 78: Omar Hakim. Today on the pod we’ve got one of the most recorded drummers of all time. The legendary Omar Hakim! We went deep for over 2 hours, and unlocked SO MUCH GOLD, so we’re releasing this conversation in two parts. In Part 1, Omar shares the stories behind some of his most iconic recordings, including his legendary session with David Bowie on Let’s Dance, his deep musical relationship with Nile Rodgers, and his time in Weather Report. We also get into the wild story of how he tracked the entire Dire Straits album "Brothers in Arms" (including the questions I’ve always had about Money for Nothing). With this interview, I hope you'll now understand how Omar became the legend he is today. I think your mind will be blown when you hear about the caliber of musicians that were around him since he was a kid! Part 2 drops next week. For now, here’s the first hour of my conversation with the amazing Omar Hakim. ‘Go with Elmo Lovano’ is a weekly podcast where Elmo interviews creatives and entrepreneurs in music on HOW they push forward every day, got where they are in their careers, manage their personal lives, and share lessons learned and their most important insights. (0:00:00) INTRO (0:04:57) STARTING PROFESSIONALLY AT AGE 10 (0:05:57) JAMAICA QUEENS, NEW YORK (0:07:13) TOURING WITH JAY MASON AT AGE 15 (0:08:08) OPENING FOR HALL & OATS, PLAYING ARENAS AS A TEENAGER (0:08:42) LABELLE, LADY MARMALADE (0:11:15) JOINING WEATHER REPORT (0:11:35) DAVID SANDBOURNE, “AS WE SPEAK” RECORD, MARCUS MILLER (0:12:10) CARLY SIMON (0:13:29) OTHER GIGS IN TEENAGE YEARS (0:14:18) OPENING FOR “RETURN TO FOREVER” (0:15:00) CHICK COREA, STANLEY CLARKE STORY (0:20:02) GETTING THE GIG WITH WEATHER REPORT (0:21:41) MILES DAVIS (0:22:53) GETTING THE GIG WITH WEATHER REPORT CONTINUED (0:24:57) HUGH MASEKELA, VICTOR BAILEY (0:26:56) HOW THE WEATHER REPORT GIG CHANGED OMAR’S LIFE (0:27:31) NILE RODGERS (0:28:32) DAVID BOWIE’S “LET’S DANCE” (0:33:08) BECOMING A MUSICAL CHAMELEON (0:34:08) “LET’S DANCE” DRUM PART, THOUGHT PROCESS (0:36:53) RECORDING “RICOCHET” WITH DAVID BOWIE (0:38:22) TIPS FOR SESSION MUSICIANS (0:40:05) GROWING UP WITH NILE RODGERS (0:41:59) NILE RODGERS, “GOOD TIMES” MASTERING SESSION (0:44:58) NILE RODGERS AS A PRODUCER (0:47:23) DAVID BOWIE SESSIONS, SAYING NO TO TOURING (0:50:26) DAVID BOWIE “TONIGHT” ALBUM RECORDING (0:51:42) TURNING DOWN BOWIE FOR WEATHER REPORT (0:55:22) DIRE STRAITS “MONEY FOR NOTHING” Please SUBSCRIBE / FOLLOW this podcast to catch new episodes as soon as they drop! Your likes, comments and shares are much appreciated!   Listen to the audio form of this podcast wherever you get your podcasts: https://elmolovano.komi.io/ Follow Omar: https://www.instagram.com/omarhakimmusic/ Follow Go With Elmo: https://www.instagram.com/gowithelmo/ https://www.tiktok.com/@gowithelmo https://x.com/gowithelmopod Follow Elmo Lovano: https://Instagram.com/elmolovano https://x.com/elmolovano Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 77: Steve Smith.The incredible, multi-faceted, Steve Smith was one of my favorite drummers growing up. His playing with Journey blew me mind, and the fact that he had a full-on jazz career alongside his rock success made him even more inspiring to me. Steve made Modern Drummer’s Top 25 Drummers of All Time list and won the #1 All-Around Drummer Award five years in a row. His credits are stacked, from early gigs with Jean Luc-Ponty (alongside Allan Holdsworth), Focus, and Ronnie Montrose, to arena-filling hits with Journey, to leading his band Vital Information (for the past 4 decades). He’s done sessions with Mariah Carey, Andrea Bocelli, Vasco Rossi, Zucchero, Savage Garden, Bryan Adams, and Zakir Hussain. On the jazz side, Steve has played with heavyweights like Steps Ahead, Tom Coster, Ahmad Jamal, Victor Wooten, Mike Stern, Randy Brecker, Frank Gambale, Stuart Hamm, Dweezil Zappa, Hiromi, and Bill Evans.Steve is one of the greatest to ever do it, and it was a total honor to have him on the show. I hope you enjoy my conversation with the legendary Steve Smith! Special thanks to Zildjian. I used their ALCHEM-E Perfect Tune Headphones in this episode and loved it. Check it out! https://zildjian.com/products/zildjian-alchem-e-perfect-tune-headphones?variant=49623287628068 ‘Go with Elmo Lovano’ is a weekly podcast where Elmo interviews creatives and entrepreneurs in music on HOW they push forward every day, got where they are in their careers, manage their personal lives, and share lessons learned and their most important insights. (0:00:00) INTRO (0:06:01) FROM JAZZ TO JOURNEY (0:11:02) PROGRESSIVE FUSION, BOSTON FROM 1972 TO 1976 (0:12:24) JEAN-LUC PONTY (0:13:37) MOVING TO L.A. IN 1978 (0:15:13) SONOR FUSION DRUM KIT, RONNIE MONTROSE (0:16:24) OPENING FOR JOURNEY IN 1978 WITH RONNIE MONTROSE (0:17:02) TOURING WITH VAN HALEN, RONNIE, AND JOURNEY (0:18:37) GETTING THE GIG WITH JOURNEY (0:20:51) AN IMPRESSIVE CAREER AT 24 YEARS OLD (0:21:49) WHAT VAN HALEN WAS LIKE IN THE EARLY DAYS (0:24:25) RECORDING JOURNEY’S ALBUM, “EVOLUTION” (0:24:54) HOW JOURNEY’S HIT SINGLES CHANGED STEVE SMITH’S LIFE (0:27:42) PLAYING JAZZ, MEETING RANDY JACKSON (0:28:40) STARTING VITAL INFORMATION (0:29:32) GETTING FAMOUS (0:33:36) “DON’T STOP BELIEVIN’” (0:40:45) CREATING JOURNEY’S BIGGEST HITS (0:44:03) DRUM SOLOS (0:45:44) ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME, DANNY SERAPHINE, NARADA MICHAEL WALDEN, BILLY COBHAM (0:46:56) MAHAVISHNU ORCHESTRA (0:48:13) LEAVING JOURNEY (0:53:11) “TRIAL BY FIRE” ALBUM (0:55:02) TRANSITIONING OUT OF JOURNEY (1:02:20) BUDDY RICH BIG BAND (1:06:13) NEAL PEART FRIENDSHIP (1:07:08) TOURING (1:11:31) TOURING WITH VITAL INFORMATION IN 2025 (1:12:09) HOW TO PLAY GREAT EVERY NIGHT (1:13:58) STAYING INSPIRED (1:15:00) DRUMMING IN NEW YORK CITY (1:16:19) HOW TO BUILD A DRUM COURSE (1:20:02) HOW TO SYSTEMATICALLY PRACTICE (1:23:12) KONNAKOLS, ZAKIR HUSSAIN, INDIA Please SUBSCRIBE / FOLLOW this podcast to catch new episodes as soon as they drop! Your likes, comments and shares are much appreciated! Listen to the audio form of this podcast wherever you get your podcasts: https://elmolovano.komi.io/ Follow Steve: https://www.instagram.com/stevesmithdrums/ Follow Vital Information: https://www.vitalinformation.com/ Follow Go With Elmo: https://www.instagram.com/gowithelmo/ https://www.tiktok.com/@gowithelmo https://x.com/gowithelmopod Follow Elmo Lovano: https://Instagram.com/elmolovano https://x.com/elmolovano Journey's Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Acceptance Speeches https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2XyCKJ-Z9dA Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 76: Jerrod "J-Rod" Sullivan. If you're a drummer, chances are you've seen J-Rod pop up in your feed. He's one of the most exciting drummers to watch, and now he’s holding down the drum chair for Janet Jackson. From uploading his first drum video to YouTube back in 2006 to building an audience of over 700,000 followers, J-Rod is living proof that consistency and passion pay off. We get into everything from his early days playing in church to building an online community of over 700K+ followers with his drum videos and how he creates them. We talk about staying consistent while on the road, and why authenticity is everything. Plus, we go deep into the Janet Jackson gig, talking about how it came together from a DM and the sacrifice he took dedicating 2 months to turn this Janet Jackson opportunity into a closed deal. I had to find out how in the world he plays the infamous “Control” drum fill, his gear setups, how he makes his social media videos (both the cameras, the audio, and the process), creating drumless tracks with the Moises app, his band The 4 Korners, staying sharp, and why it pays to act as if you already got the gig. J-Rod came through to my hotel room in Las Vegas to link up the next day after his show with Janet Jackson. I went to the show and it was incredible. After the show, we went out with Zedd until 5 a.m., and the next morning he went straight to AMA rehearsals with Janet, then soundcheck at Resorts World with Janet, then to my hotel room to do the interview, and then straight to his show with Janet that night. We were running on fumes for this convo, which made it fun in it's own way. We dive into his story, his viral rise, how he landed the Janet gig, and so much more. Here's my conversation with the incredible, Jerrod "J-Rod" Sullivan! (0:00) INTRO (01:17) THE JANET JACKSON LAS VEGAS SHOW (02:37) ZEDD (03:20) STARTING OUT, JROD'S SOCIAL MEDIA PAGE (06:30) J-ROD'S DRUM TONE (07:20) HOW GETTING NOTICED CHANGED J-ROD (08:27) VIDEO CREATION PROCESS (11:07) DECISIVENESS (13:26) DRUMLESS TRACKS (13:56) HOME RECORDING RIG (15:11) HOW TO MAKE TRACKS DRUMLESS (16:11) PARAMORE'S "AIN'T IT FUN" COVER (17:06) GAINING TRACTION OVER 10 YEARS (18:43) GETTING THE GIG WITH JANET JACKSON (34:19) OFFICIALLY GETTING THE GIG WITH JANET (36:24) REHEARSALS WITH JANET JACKSON (40:42) "CONTROL" DRUM FILL (43:41) MEETING JANET JACKSON AT REHEARSALS (46:40) LIFE RIGHT NOW AND WHAT'S NEXT (50:17) WHO SHOULD BE ON THE PODCAST?  Here's the Jimmy Jam Videos that were referenced in the video: Jimmy Jam Part 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2VQgpr2WNM0&t=3894s Jimmy Jam Part 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2R4utgYvHdY&t=2305s Flyte Tyme Studios Tour with Jimmy Jam: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=updSUi65UvI&t=1266s ‘Go with Elmo Lovano’ is a weekly podcast where Elmo interviews creatives and entrepreneurs in music on HOW they push forward every day, got where they are in their careers, manage their personal lives, and share lessons learned and their most important insights. Please SUBSCRIBE / FOLLOW this podcast to catch new episodes as soon as they drop! Your likes, comments and shares are much appreciated!   Listen to the audio form of this podcast wherever you get your podcasts: https://elmolovano.komi.io/ Follow J-Rod: https://www.instagram.com/jrodsullivan/ Follow Go With Elmo: https://www.instagram.com/gowithelmo/ https://www.tiktok.com/@gowithelmo https://x.com/gowithelmopod Follow Elmo Lovano: https://Instagram.com/elmolovano https://x.com/elmolovano Follow Jammcard: https://jammcard.komi.io/?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAacpJtZKkl1AgBAffAQ4GRhL3aVKuKHJ704aJuBkalXXThdDCOiRye8RjcHTKQ_aem_o5GVeQoM7Kb3ykDhqwZbtA Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thomas Lang: Drum God Mode, Practice Secrets, Clinics, Social Media Trends with guest Luke Holland! Episode 75: Thomas Lang. Thomas Lang is one of the best drummers of all time. His drive and focused, intentional practice has led to him being one of the most sophisticated drummers, producers, and composers, with the ability to do four-limb separation beyond pretty much anyone else. On top of that ability, he is musical! He's also a great human, impressive entrepreneur, and a fun guy to hang with. In this episode, we dive deep into his story, how he became the Thomas Lang we see today — both in his skill sets and his success. We talk about how he throws his drum camps, his insane clinics (he did the biggest clinic tour of all time), how to practice correctly, what to do and what not to do. You'll also get a glimpse into his great personality and mindset. Luke Holland jumped in and joined us in this interview as well, which was fun since we're all friends. Together we talked about something you all want to know — our least favorite social media drumming trends lol. More importantly, keeping the inspiration to continue drumming, and so much more. Here's my interview with the awesome Thomas Lang, and special guest Luke Holland, Let's go!! Special thanks to Apogee Electronics. We used their Apogee HypeMic and Podcast Kit in this episode and they sounded great. Check it out!Apogee HypeMic & Podcast Kit: https://apogeedigital.com/product/podcast-kit/?srsltid=AfmBOor0bzlGQhUM0cHCNZoSPLEmXEl_qjIO-AQhdsDTDCxQCP7zNBd_ ‘Go with Elmo Lovano’ is a weekly podcast where Elmo interviews creatives and entrepreneurs in music on HOW they push forward every day, got where they are in their careers, manage their personal lives, and share lessons learned and their most important insights. (0:00:00) INTRO (0:04:16) CREATIVE CONTROL DVD (0:12:10) HOW THOMAS BECAME 'SUPER DRUMMER' (0:14:21) THE WORLD'S BIGGEST DRUM CLINIC TOUR (0:20:22) ENTREPRENEURSHIP (0:21:04) HOW TO PUT A DRUM EVENT TOGETHER (0:28:07) BIGGEST REVENUE GENERATOR (0:30:35) SIGNATURE PRODUCTS (0:34:04) PRICING (0:37:30) THOMAS LANG ON PRACTICING (0:45:17) SLEEP (0:46:09) PRIMUS & DREAM THEATER AUDITION (0:50:24) SOCIAL MEDIA DRUMMING (0:51:05) PRIMUS AUDITION (0:51:45) WHO THOMAS LANG LOOKS UP TO (0:53:11) LUKE HOLLAND APPEARS (0:55:05) INSTAGRAM DRUM TRENDS WE DON'T LIKE (1:02:36) HOW TO STAY INSPIRED (1:21:05) THE DRUM WORLD TODAY (1:27:21) AI DRUMMING (1:29:38) DREAM COLLABS Please SUBSCRIBE / FOLLOW this podcast to catch new episodes as soon as they drop! Your likes, comments and shares are much appreciated!   Listen to the audio form of this podcast wherever you get your podcasts: https://elmolovano.komi.io/ Follow Thomas Lang: https://www.instagram.com/thomaslangdrum/ Follow Go With Elmo: https://www.instagram.com/gowithelmo/ https://www.tiktok.com/@gowithelmo https://x.com/gowithelmopod Follow Elmo Lovano: https://Instagram.com/elmolovano https://x.com/elmolovano Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 74: RedOne. RedOne is one of the most successful producers and songwriters of our time. From Lady Gaga’s Just Dance, Poker Face, and Bad Romance, to J.Lo and Pitbull’s On the Floor, and Nicki Minaj’s Starships — he’s helped shape the sound of modern pop. In this episode, we go deep into RedOne’s story — from being broke in 2008 to producing The Fame with Gaga and changing pop music forever. He shares behind-the-scenes stories from iconic sessions, how his producer tag came to life, and how he creates hits from demo to final mix. We talk about his work with FIFA and how he is now their Head of Music Entertainment, producing the album for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, as well as writing the official anthem song for his favorite team, Real Madrid, We also talk about collaborating with Jung Kook and Red's close friend, Cristiano Ronaldo, We discuss his passion for elevating music from the MENA region, all about his life in Dubai, as well as the future of AI in music, and the love he shares with his wife Laila Aziz. This episode is full of inspiration, heart, and real talk from a global hitmaker. Let’s go! (0:00:00) INTRO (0:02:43) LADY GAGA IN 2008, "JUST DANCE" (0:03:41) LADY GAGA'S, "POKER FACE" (0:06:09) 2008 STRUGGLES & KAT DELUNA'S, "WHINE UP" (0:11:28) "THE FAME" SESSIONS WITH LADY GAGA (0:14:29) "JUST DANCE," "POKER FACE," "LOVEGAME" (0:16:03) "BOYS, BOYS, BOYS" & JUST DANCE (0:19:24) THE REDONE PRODUCER TAG (0:22:28) "POKER FACE" (0:28:02) "BAD ROMANCE" (0:35:32) U2 STORY (0:37:42) CREATING "ON THE FLOOR" WITH J.LO & PITBULL (0:46:54) CREATING "STARSHIPS" WITH NICKI MINAJ (0:50:58) HOW REDONE CREATES DEMOS (0:52:51) FIFA, JUNG KOOK, REAL MADRID, CRISTIANO RONALDO (1:01:53) REDONE'S WIFE, LAILA (1:08:08) DUBAI (1:11:21) DUBAI MUSIC SCENE (1:12:02) ADVICE FOR MENA REGION ARTISTS (1:14:05) AI IN MUSIC Please SUBSCRIBE / FOLLOW this podcast to catch new episodes as soon as they drop! Your likes, comments and shares are much appreciated!   Listen to the audio form of this podcast wherever you get your podcasts: https://elmolovano.komi.io/ Follow RedOne: https://www.instagram.com/redone/ Follow Go With Elmo: https://www.instagram.com/gowithelmo/ https://www.tiktok.com/@gowithelmo https://x.com/gowithelmopod Follow Elmo Lovano: https://Instagram.com/elmolovano https://x.com/elmolovano Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

One of the best things about being on the road is catching up with friends all over the globe. In today’s episode, we’re in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Tonight is the Formula 1 Grand Prix (you know I love F1), and headlining it is J.Lo! I got to catch up with my longtime friends Charles Streeter, Brandon Brown aka Pastor Funk, and Javad Day. Streeter has been J.Lo’s drummer for many years. Pastor Funk is playing bass with her, and has also played bass and/or music directed for everyone from The Jacksons to Stevie Wonder. He also leads his own band, The Brandon Brown Collective (aka the BBC), which was actually the first band to play at the JammJam! Javad Day, aka Mr. Klynik, is playing keys with J.Lo, and this same week, he’s also musical directing Megan Thee Stallion at Coachella. Javad’s worked with Beyoncé, Mac Miller (that’s him on Mac’s Tiny Desk), Ella Mai, Mustard, Ciara, Tyler, the Creator, and more. I love these guys and had such a great time hanging in Saudi with them, right before they crushed it for a huge crowd with J.Lo (and then immediately hopped on a plane back to the U.S). We found a hut, popped up a camera, and filmed this one ON THE GO. So here it is, my convo with my brothers Streeter, Pastor Funk, and Javad! (00:00) INTRO (00:59) JAVAD DAY INTERVIEW STARTS (01:27) JAVAD’S TRAVEL SCHEDULE (02:35) 1500 OR NOTHIN’ (03:32) RICKEY MARTIN & J.LO (04:05) MUSIC DIRECTING ZEDD’S “THE MIDDLE” BILLBOARD MUSIC AWARDS PERFORMANCE (04:56) MUSIC DIRECTING JAMMJAMS (05:47) J.LO (06:34) GETTING THE MEGAN THEE STALLION GIG (08:22) JENNIFER LOPEZ AT F1 (09:47) BAND IN A BOX (11:18) MEGAN THEE STALLION COACHELLA SHOW (13:18) MODERN DAY MUSIC DIRECTING (13:54) HOW TO CREATE A COACHELLA SET (16:33) COACHELLA REHEARSALS WITH MEGAN THEE STALLION (17:14) JAVAD’S FIRST GIGS (18:07) TRAVEL SCHEDULE (18:50) SNEAKS MOVIE WITH MUSTARD (23:29) CHARLES STREETER & PASTOR FUNK INTERVIEW STARTS (25:57) REHEARSALS WITH J.LO (28:49) HOW PASTOR FUNK, STREETER AND ELMO MET (34:07) THE FIRST JAMMJAMS (34:59) BRANDON BROWN COLLECTIVE JAMMJAM (35:39) FULL CIRCLE: PLAYING IN SAUDI WITH FRIENDS (37:43) PASTOR FUNK (38:51) A MEMPHIS JAMM (42:45) TOURING WHILE BEING A HUSBAND AND A DAD (45:07) PLAYING TO MASSIVE CROWDS ‘Go with Elmo Lovano’ is a weekly podcast where Elmo interviews creatives and entrepreneurs in music on HOW they push forward every day, got where they are in their careers, manage their personal lives, and share lessons learned and their most important insights. Please SUBSCRIBE / FOLLOW this podcast to catch new episodes as soon as they drop! Your likes, comments and shares are much appreciated!   Listen to the audio form of this podcast wherever you get your podcasts: https://elmolovano.komi.io/ Follow Javad: https://www.instagram.com/mrklynik/ Follow Streeter: https://www.instagram.com/thestreeter/ Follow Pastor Funk: https://www.instagram.com/pastorfunk/ Follow Go With Elmo: https://www.instagram.com/gowithelmo/ https://www.tiktok.com/@gowithelmo https://x.com/gowithelmopod Follow Elmo Lovano: https://Instagram.com/elmolovano https://x.com/elmolovano Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ash Soan is one of the most sought after session drummers in Britain, who has worked with the likes of Adele, Taylor Swift, Seal, Billy Idol, Tate McRae and so many more. Ash's 5th gig was Woodstock '94 with the band, Del Amitri and then went on to support Van Halen (which was my first concert) and Bon Jovi. Recently, Ash has been touring with Snow Patrol and Tori Amos. Ash has also been collaborating with Ariel Posen and are releasing their self-titled album together- available now on Bandcamp. Ash came through my hotel in London to meet up with me on his way to Heathrow to fly out to Abu Dhabi for a show with Snow Patrol. From the lobby of my hotel, in this convo we go in on how Ash achieves his legendary drum tone, how he created his unique studio "The Windmill," and more. I remember Ash for being one of the first to start using high quality audio on Instagram in his VF15 videos and it's inspiring to watch him continue to play and work on his sound. We are On The Go! Here’s my conversation with Ash Soan. (00:00) INTRO (01:34) ASH'S EARLY STUDIO VIDEOS, MICS, PROTOOLS (06:16) VIC FIRTH 15 INSTAGRAM VIDEOS (07:59) JEFF LORBER (08:52) SNOW PATROL, ARIEL POSEN (12:23) WOODSTOCK 1994, RED HOT CHILLI PEPPERS, VAN HALEN, BON JOVI (13:47) TOURING, LA (15:02) WINDMILL STUDIO, DRUM TONE ‘Go with Elmo Lovano’ is a weekly podcast where Elmo interviews creatives and entrepreneurs in music on HOW they push forward every day, got where they are in their careers, manage their personal lives, and share lessons learned and their most important insights. Please SUBSCRIBE / FOLLOW this podcast to catch new episodes as soon as they drop! Your likes, comments and shares are much appreciated! Listen to the audio form of this podcast wherever you get your podcasts: https://elmolovano.komi.io/ Follow Ash: https://www.instagram.com/ashsoan/ Support Ash Soan & Ariel Posen on Bandcamp: https://ashsoanandarielposen.bandcamp.com/album/self-titled Follow Go With Elmo: https://www.instagram.com/gowithelmo/ https://www.tiktok.com/@gowithelmo https://x.com/gowithelmopod Follow Elmo Lovano: https://Instagram.com/elmolovano https://x.com/elmolovano Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tom Stingemore is one of the most knowledgeable minds in music sync licensing. He was President of Sync at Hipgnosis, the multi-billion dollar music catalog fund that owns thousands of No. 1 songs. Before that, he was SVP of Sync at BMG and Creative Director of Sync at Universal Music Group. In this episode, we link up in London to talk about Tom’s new company, Alloy, and his mission to fix one of the biggest problems in sync: bad data. We break down what music sync is, how it works, what’s broken in the current system, and how it can be improved. Whether you’re a music supervisor, artist, producer, or just curious about how songs get placed in film, TV, ads, and games—this episode will give you a deep understanding of the sync world today and where it’s going. We are On The Go — here’s my conversation with Tom Stingemore. Special thanks to Dean St. Studios in London for having us! (00:00) INTRO (02:55) WHY SYNC IS IMPORTANT TO ARTISTS (03:59) SYNC MAKES YOU MONEY (04:45) HIPGNOSIS (07:13) PROBLEMS, CURRENT STATE OF SYNC (21:33) SYNC SOLUTIONS, ALLOY (25:17) EXAMPLES (28:10) REACTIONS (30:08) TOM'S FOUNDER JOURNEY (33:00) THE METADATA PROBLEM, SPOTIFY (35:25) WHY SYNC HASN'T BEEN FIXED YET (37:15) JAMMCARD (38:24) BETTER SYNC IS ACHIEVABLE (40:32) HOW IS SYNC DIFFERENT BETWEEN BMG, UMG, HIPGNOSIS (44:10) INDIE ARTISTS GETTING SYNC ‘Go with Elmo Lovano’ is a weekly podcast where Elmo interviews creatives and entrepreneurs in music on HOW they push forward every day, got where they are in their careers, manage their personal lives, and share lessons learned and their most important insights. Please SUBSCRIBE / FOLLOW this podcast to catch new episodes as soon as they drop! Your likes, comments and shares are much appreciated!   Listen to the audio form of this podcast wherever you get your podcasts: https://elmolovano.komi.io/ Follow Tom: https://www.instagram.com/tomstinge/ Learn more about Alloy: https://www.alloy.music/ Tom's Article on Music Business Worldwide: https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/five-reasons-why-sync-is-still-stuck-in-the-last-century/ Follow Go With Elmo: https://www.instagram.com/gowithelmo/ https://www.tiktok.com/@gowithelmo https://x.com/gowithelmopod Follow Elmo Lovano: https://Instagram.com/elmolovano https://x.com/elmolovano Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to the first episode of our new On The Go podcast series — stripped down, run-and-gun, recorded in different cities around the world, and still packed with all the good stuff: behind-the-scenes stories, insights, lessons learned, and more. I’m traveling right now and wanted to keep the podcast conversations going, so here’s what we’ve got for you. For this one, I caught up with my friend Damien Nolan. By day, he has one of the coolest jobs in the world — he’s the Formula 1 Team Radio Editor and Engineer. When you’re watching F1 and those Team Radio messages pop up, that’s Damien and his team. They bring all the behind-the-scenes comms to life. It’s wild how fast they move — turning something said in a driver’s helmet into a broadcast moment in just seconds, reaching millions of people. By night (and sometimes the same day), he’s a killer session guitarist in the UK. We talk about what it’s like working inside the F1 machine, how he balances both worlds, and how creativity plays out in high-pressure environments — whether it’s a racetrack or a stage. Hope you enjoy this new format to keep the convos going while I’m traveling. Let us know in the comments what you think. Let’s go!! ‘Go with Elmo Lovano’ is a weekly podcast where Elmo interviews creatives and entrepreneurs in music on HOW they push forward every day, got where they are in their careers, manage their personal lives, and share lessons learned and their most important insights. (00:00) INTRO (00:55) INTERVIEW STARTS (01:22) DAMIEN NOLAN (01:33) DAMIEN’S ‘DAY JOB’ AT F1 (01:45) HOW F1 TEAM RADIO WORKS (05:00) MIX ENGINEERING DRIVER MICS (09:04) RADIO INSTALLS IN THE CAR (11:06) ON SCREEN MESSAGES, CONTROVERSY (13:10) CHANGING TIMEZONES (15:03) DAMIEN’S MUSIC CAREER Please SUBSCRIBE / FOLLOW this podcast to catch new episodes as soon as they drop! Your likes, comments and shares are much appreciated!   Listen to the audio form of this podcast wherever you get your podcasts: https://elmolovano.komi.io/ Follow Damien: https://www.instagram.com/theonlinesessionguitarist/ Follow Go With Elmo: https://www.instagram.com/gowithelmo/ https://www.tiktok.com/@gowithelmo https://x.com/gowithelmopod Follow Elmo Lovano: https://Instagram.com/elmolovano https://x.com/elmolovano Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 73: Keyon Harrold. Everywhere I turn, I see Keyon Harrold. He’s widely regarded as one of the greatest trumpeters alive today, pushing the new jazz generation forward with power and soul. His solo album Foreverland was GRAMMY-nominated this year for Best Alternative Jazz Album, and his resume is stacked — Jay-Z, Common, Erykah Badu, Diana Ross, Mac Miller, Robert Glasper, the Count Basie Orchestra, Terrace Martin — and he played all the trumpet parts in the Miles Davis biopic Miles Ahead. Keyon is a dear friend and an incredible human being. He drops so much wisdom in this episode and truly inspired me with his words. I hope you enjoy my conversation with the great Keyon Harrold. ‘Go with Elmo Lovano’ is a weekly podcast where Elmo interviews creatives and entrepreneurs in music on HOW they push forward every day, got where they are in their careers, manage their personal lives, and share lessons learned and their most important insights. (0:02:09) LIVING ROOM SET WITH RONALD BRUNER JR (0:05:35) MEETING TERRACE MARTIN AND ROBERT GLASPER AT JAZZ CAMP AT 15 YEARS OLD (0:08:03) SNOOPADELICS, SPUT, TERRACE, KAMASI WASHINGTON, KEYON (0:08:55) COMMON (0:09:47) SNOOPADELICS, TOURING WITH SNOOP (0:12:26) BOBBY SHORT (0:12:37) COUNT BASIE ORCHESTRA (0:14:11) ERYKAH BADU, MARY J. BLIGE, MAXWELL (0:15:05) CIRQUE DU SOLEIL, MICHAEL JACKSON IMMORTAL WORLD TOUR WITH GREG PHILLINGANES, JONATHAN MOFFETT (0:16:07) JAY-Z, G-UNIT (0:17:19) PRODUCING (0:18:35) KEYON'S SOUND, PERSONAL PROJECTS (0:20:00) MILES DAVIS FILM (0:20:31) "THE MAGICIAN", SIGNING TO SONY (0:22:08) ADVICE FOR MAKING A SOLO ALBUM (0:26:52) "FOREVERLAND" ALBUM, GRAMMY NOMINATION (0:30:15) "FIND YOUR PEACE" FROM "FOREVERLAND" (0:33:02) HOW TO BE THE BEST YOU (0:35:39) FATHERHOOD, KEYON HARROLD JR. (0:44:04) LIZZ WRIGHT (0:44:42) AJA MONET (0:45:13) MILES DAVIS BIOPIC, ROBERT GLASPER, DON CHEADLE (0:52:36) KEYON'S CIRCLE, – UP-AND-COMING TALENT (0:54:25) JOE LOVANO, LOVANO FAMILY (0:59:25) DIANA ROSS (1:03:49) MAC MILLER, ESTELLE (1:04:28) A THROUGH LINE FROM COLLABORATIONS (1:07:04) ANTARCTICA TRIP WITH SCOTT KELLY, CHARLIE DUKE, NEIL DEGRASSE TYSON (1:14:02) META RAY-BANS (1:16:02) AGAVE PLANT Please SUBSCRIBE / FOLLOW this podcast to catch new episodes as soon as they drop! Your likes, comments and shares are much appreciated!   Listen to the audio form of this podcast wherever you get your podcasts: https://elmolovano.komi.io/ Follow Keyon: https://www.instagram.com/keyonharrold/ Follow Go With Elmo: https://www.instagram.com/gowithelmo/ https://www.tiktok.com/@gowithelmo https://x.com/gowithelmopod Follow Elmo Lovano: https://Instagram.com/elmolovano https://x.com/elmolovano Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 72: William Bowerman. William is one of the most in-demand musical directors in the world, coming out of London. His client list includes Post Malone, Jennie, BLACKPINK, The Kid Laroi, FKA Twigs, Addison Rae, and many more. He's the co-founder of WFB with his wife, creative director Ace Bowerman. Together, they’re building something special. William stopped by my place while he was in LA rehearsing for Coachella with Jennie, and we had a great hang. We talked about his path, creative process, artist relationships, WFB, and life. Here is our conversation! Hope you enjoy it. Let’s go! ‘Go with Elmo Lovano’ is a weekly podcast where Elmo interviews creatives and entrepreneurs in music on HOW they push forward every day, got where they are in their careers, manage their personal lives, and share lessons learned and their most important insights. Please SUBSCRIBE / FOLLOW this podcast to catch new episodes as soon as they drop! Your likes, comments and shares are much appreciated! Listen to the audio form of this podcast wherever you get your podcasts: https://elmolovano.komi.io/ Follow William: https://www.instagram.com/williambowerman/ Follow WFB Live: https://www.instagram.com/wfblive/ Follow Go With Elmo: https://www.instagram.com/gowithelmo/ https://www.tiktok.com/@gowithelmo https://x.com/gowithelmopod Follow Elmo Lovano: https://Instagram.com/elmolovano https://x.com/elmolovano Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 71: Harvey Mason Sr. You’ve heard Harvey Mason Sr., whether you realize it or not. From the iconic grooves of Herbie Hancock’s Head Hunters to the GRAMMY-winning “Kiss From A Rose” by Seal, Harvey's drumming has shaped music history across genres, decades, and mediums — albums, film scores, and TV alike. He’s not only a musical powerhouse, but a dear friend, and in this episode, we finally sat down to dig into his legendary run — especially his work with Herbie Hancock and the Head Hunters album. Harvey shares the story of how that band came together, the sessions behind Chameleon and Watermelon Man, and why he chose not to tour with them at the height of their success. We also dive into his solo career — how it started, how it evolved, and the surprising role Clive Davis played in making it all happen. Harvey opens up about his long-standing friendships and collaborations with Quincy Jones and Chick Corea, his approach to fatherhood (including raising his sons Harvey Mason Jr., CEO of the Recording Academy, and Max Mason, former VP of Quincy Jones Productions), and how he built a legacy both on and off the kit. Fun fact: Vic Firth was Harvey’s teacher — and Harvey still receives royalties from the early days of Vic Firth drumsticks! We also get into his stunning new album Changing Partners: Trios 2, featuring the likes of Chick Corea, Gonzalo Rubalcaba, James Genus, Dave Grusin, Stanley Clarke. This conversation is a masterclass in musicianship, legacy, and love for the craft. Enjoy my sit-down with the incomparable Harvey Mason Sr. ‘Go with Elmo Lovano’ is a weekly podcast where Elmo interviews creatives and entrepreneurs in music on HOW they push forward every day, got where they are in their careers, manage their personal lives, and share lessons learned and their most important insights. (0:00:00) Intro (0:02:35) Harvey’s New Album (0:05:26) Head Hunters (0:06:29) Getting the Call from Herbie Hancock (0:09:20) Making the Head Hunters Album (0:10:59) Studio vs. Touring Musician, Harvey’s Background (0:14:06) Berklee, Studying with Alan Dawson (0:15:33) Vic Firth taught Harvey (0:17:55) Moving to L.A., Lucille Ball Show (0:19:41) Session Work in the 1970’s (0:21:24) Working with Quincy Jones on the Bill Cosby Show (0:22:51) Instrument Collection, Harvey’s Foundation (0:24:23) Session Work, Touring (0:28:00) “Chameleon” Session (0:30:56) Herbie’s Hollywood Bowl Show (0:32:55) What Herbie was like in the 70’s (0:33:47) “Watermelon Man” (0:35:15) The “4 A.M.” Session, Jaco Pastorius (0:36:41) Jaco Stories (0:38:22) The “4 A.M.” Session Continued (0:38:45) Focusing on Goals, Family Life (0:41:18) Harvey Mason Jr. (0:41:59) Max Mason (0:44:18) Learning from Clive Davis, Quincy, and others (0:48:22) Biggie, T.I., and Lupe Fiasco Sampled Harvey’s Music (0:49:05) Funk in a Mason Jar (0:49:39) “Till You Take My Love,” David Foster, David Paich (0:51:40) Clive Davis (0:55:59) Touring with Carole King (0:57:30) Chick Corea (0:58:55) Losing Chick and Quincy (1:00:44) What Harvey is Doing Now (1:02:05) How to Keep Creativity Going (1:02:54) Playing Piano in Church (1:06:42) Playing with Duke Ellington (1:08:07) The Quincy Jones JammJam (1:09:12) Advice (1:10:47) “Changing Partners Trios II” (1:11:49) Vic Firth Stories (1:18:55) Residuals, Pension, Royalties, and Sessions (1:21:31) Sharing Stories Please SUBSCRIBE / FOLLOW this podcast to catch new episodes as soon as they drop! Your likes, comments and shares are much appreciated!   Listen to the audio form of this podcast wherever you get your podcasts: https://elmolovano.komi.io/ Follow Harvey: https://www.instagram.com/harveymasonsr/ Follow Go With Elmo: https://www.instagram.com/gowithelmo/ https://www.tiktok.com/@gowithelmo https://x.com/gowithelmopod Follow Elmo Lovano: https://Instagram.com/elmolovano https://x.com/elmolovano Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 70: Emilio Estefan. The global latin music scene was shaped by this incredible, visionary, and kind man. Born in Cuba and immigrating to the U.S. with a dream, Emilio Estefan built an empire alongside his wife, Gloria Estefan. From founding Miami Sound Machine and bringing Latin music to the mainstream charts to serving as President of Sony Music, where he helped launch the careers of Shakira, Jennifer Lopez, and Ricky Martin—his impact on Latin music and the city of Miami is undeniable. We sat down with Emilio backstage at the Montreux Jazz Festival in Miami, where he is now an investor. Though our time was limited to a fast-paced 10 minutes, this conversation is packed with insight from a true legend. We hope you enjoy our conversation with the one and only, Emilio Estefan! ‘Go with Elmo Lovano’ is a weekly podcast where Elmo interviews creatives and entrepreneurs in music on HOW they push forward every day, got where they are in their careers, manage their personal lives, and share lessons learned and their most important insights. (0:58) MONTREUX JAZZ MIAMI (1:19) THE MIAMI SCENE (1:54) MAKING LATIN MUSIC GLOBAL (2:27) MIAMI SOUND MACHINE (3:10) "CONGA" GLORIA ESTEFAN, BECOMING CEO OF SONY (4:49) THE IMPORTANCE OF UNITY (5:20) MONTREUX JAZZ MIAMI, QUINCY JONES (6:08) ADVICE FOR INTERNATIONAL ARTISTS TO BECOME GLOBAL, GLORIA'S NEW ALBUM (7:09) HOW TO BALANCE CREATIVE VS. ENTREPRENEURIAL, QUINCY JONES Please SUBSCRIBE / FOLLOW this podcast to catch new episodes as soon as they drop! Your likes, comments and shares are much appreciated!   Listen to the audio form of this podcast wherever you get your podcasts: https://elmolovano.komi.io/ Follow Emilio: https://www.instagram.com/emilioestefanjr/ Montreux Jazz Festival Miami: https://www.instagram.com/montreuxjazzfestivalmiami/ https://www.montreuxjazzfestivalmiami.com/ Follow Go With Elmo: https://www.instagram.com/gowithelmo/ https://www.tiktok.com/@gowithelmo https://x.com/gowithelmopod Follow Elmo Lovano: https://Instagram.com/elmolovano https://x.com/elmolovano Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 69: The Pocket Queen. Taylor Gordon, aka The Pocket Queen has become one of the most followed drummers on social media. And for good reason—her groove is deep, her performance is engaging, and she’s built a strong brand that goes beyond just drumming. We sat down backstage at the Montreux Jazz Festival in Miami, where she was playing with Willow Smith, and got into all of it—how she came up with The Pocket Queen name, how she first went viral and continued her social media growth, how she landed the Willow Smith gig, and how she’s running her career as both an artist and a business. We also talked about her journey from Berklee student to full-time pro, the challenges of balancing creativity and entrepreneurship, and what she’s learned along the way. So here it is! I hope you enjoy my conversation with The Pocket Queen. ‘Go with Elmo Lovano’ is a weekly podcast where Elmo interviews creatives and entrepreneurs in music on HOW they push forward every day, got where they are in their careers, manage their personal lives, and share lessons learned and their most important insights. (00:00) INTRO (01:21) PLAYING WITH WILLOW SMITH (01:50) RECORDING BASS ON "FALSE SELF" ON "EMPATHOGEN" (02:39) HOW "POCKET QUEEN" WAS CREATED (05:03) CREATING VIDEOS, INTROVERSION, BUILDING A BRAND (07:39) VIRAL "777-9311" CLIP, SOCIAL MEDIA (11:59) COVERS, CHALLENGING YOURSELF, GROWING SOCIAL MEDIA (14:43) PQ CHALLENGE, MAKING BEATS (15:21) REACTION TO SOCIAL MEDIA GROWTH (20:08) PQ'S CAREER NOW, TOURING, PERSONAL PROJECTS (20:59) MANAGING ENTREPRENEURIAL CAREER (22:53) WHAT'S MOST IMPORTANT TO POCKET QUEEN? (26:27) STRATEGY, RELEASING MUSIC, TIMING (30:12) WHAT INSPIRES POCKET QUEEN TO DRUM RIGHT NOW (31:45) TINY DESK WITH WILLOW SMITH, MOHINI DEY (32:54) WILLOW SMITH IS A NO CLICK SHOW (33:31) WILLOW SMITH (35:08) WHAT'S NEXT? Please SUBSCRIBE / FOLLOW this podcast to catch new episodes as soon as they drop! Your likes, comments and shares are much appreciated!   Listen to the audio form of this podcast wherever you get your podcasts: https://elmolovano.komi.io/ Follow Pocket Queen: https://www.instagram.com/thepocketqueen/ Montreux Jazz Festival Miami: https://www.instagram.com/montreuxjazzfestivalmiami/ https://www.montreuxjazzfestivalmiami.com/ Follow Go With Elmo: https://www.instagram.com/gowithelmo/ https://www.tiktok.com/@gowithelmo https://x.com/gowithelmopod Follow Elmo Lovano: https://Instagram.com/elmolovano https://x.com/elmolovano Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 68: Mohini Dey. Today, we’ve got the incredible Mohini Dey on the pod! We’re coming to you from backstage at the Montreux Jazz Festival in Miami, where she just played an amazing set with Willow. Mohini is absolutely one of the greatest bassists in the game right now. She came up in India, built a huge name for herself, and is now living in the U.S., touring the world. We get into her journey, her artist career, her inspiring drive, and something I had no idea about—her entrepreneurial work, which she keeps super low-key (and honestly, that just makes me respect her even more). We also talk playing with Willow, their viral Tiny Desk performance, life on tour, and more. Hope you dig this convo with my friend Mohini Dey. Let’s go! ‘Go with Elmo Lovano’ is a weekly podcast where Elmo interviews creatives and entrepreneurs in music on HOW they push forward every day, got where they are in their careers, manage their personal lives, and share lessons learned and their most important insights. (00:00) INTRO (03:39) CAREER GROWTH (06:32) WILLOW SMITH (14:54) TINY DESK, WILLOW SMITH'S BAND (15:42) SOLO CAREER (23:11) FAMILY UPBRINGING, DEDICATION, HAPPINESS (30:58) THE MUSIC SCENE IN INDIA, A. R. RAHMAN (36:51) LESSONS FROM PLAYING WITH OTHER LEGENDARY MUSICIANS (39:34) ENTREPRENEURSHIP Please SUBSCRIBE / FOLLOW this podcast to catch new episodes as soon as they drop! Your likes, comments and shares are much appreciated!   Listen to the audio form of this podcast wherever you get your podcasts: https://elmolovano.komi.io/ Follow Mohini: https://www.instagram.com/dey_bass/ Montreux Jazz Festival Miami: https://www.instagram.com/montreuxjazzfestivalmiami/ https://www.montreuxjazzfestivalmiami.com/ Follow Go With Elmo: https://www.instagram.com/gowithelmo/ https://www.tiktok.com/@gowithelmo https://x.com/gowithelmopod Follow Elmo Lovano: https://Instagram.com/elmolovano https://x.com/elmolovano Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 67 – Rex Kudo is one of the most influential producers in modern hip-hop. His big break came when he co-wrote/produced Post Malone’s “White Iverson”, and from there, he’s worked with Lil Uzi Vert, A$AP Rocky, Juice WRLD, J. Cole, DJ Khaled, Skrillex, M.I.A., Mac Miller, Roddy Ricch, Future, Young Thug, The Weeknd, Trippie Redd, and has even produced alongside Rick Rubin. Lately, I’ve been spending more time with Rex, and I get the feeling he’s becoming the next Rick Rubin. He’s got this energy, this perspective on music and life that’s just different. He’s inspiring, community-driven, and one of the most genuinely good people in the game. But last month, he unfortunately lost his house and studio, burned down in the Pacific Palisades fires. Instead of letting it destroy him, he’s kept moving forward with pure optimism for the future and realizing how lucky he already is. That really hit me. In this episode, we talk about his journey, his process, the hits, the lessons from working with legends, making new legends, and how he’s pushing through one of the toughest moments of his life. Rex is one of those guys you just root for, and I’m stoked to share his story with you. Hope you dig this convo with the great Rex Kudo. ‘Go with Elmo Lovano’ is a weekly podcast where Elmo interviews creatives and entrepreneurs in music on HOW they push forward every day, got where they are in their careers, manage their personal lives, and share lessons learned and their most important insights. (0:00:00) INTRO (0:03:30) L.A. FIRES (0:05:11) LOSING STUDIO AND HOUSE TO THE FIRE (0:22:45) WHY DO YOU CREATE? (0:25:47) SIGNATURE PRODUCTION SOUNDS (0:26:47) "WHITE IVERSON", WALE, MAC MILLER (0:27:49) "WHITE IVERSON" AND POST MALONE (0:28:46) CHAIRLIE HANDSOME, FKI 1ST (0:29:33) THE "WHITE IVERSON" SESSION (0:32:23) EARLY POST MALONE MEMORIES (0:33:06) HOW "WHITE IVERSON" CHANGED REX KUDO’S LIFE (0:34:53) YUNG THUG, FUTURE, WEEZY (0:37:44) EARNING RESPECT, EGO (0:38:57) BUILDING A TEAM, LYOR COHEN, AUSTIN ROSEN, BILLY WALSH (0:39:41) SBE PARTIES, JERRY LORENZO (0:40:29) AUSTIN ROSEN (0:40:46) LYOR COHEN (0:41:43) REX’S MUSIC BACKGROUND (0:42:40) "GO FLEX", GUITAR IN HIP HOP (0:44:07) "OLD TOWN ROAD", YOUNG THUG (0:44:39) FOLK EMOTIONAL HIP HOP (0:45:04) SKILLEX, "WAY BACK", PINKPANTHERESS AND TRIPPIE REDD (0:46:09) COVID SESSIONS WITH SKRILLEX AT SHANGRI-LA, MIA, RICK RUBIN (0:54:02) RICK RUBIN (0:55:35) LESSONS FROM RICK RUBIN (0:56:55) CO PRODUCING WITH RICK RUBIN, M.I.A.’S ALBUM, “MATA” (0:59:44) HOW REX CREATES A SONG (1:03:24) JUICE WRLD (1:04:54) HOW REX MET JUICE WRLD (1:07:15) PROCESSING THE LOSS OF JUICE WRLD (1:10:45) RODDY RICCH (1:13:23) 2010’S AND 2020’S HIP HOP GENRE (1:14:27) LIL UZI VERT SESSIONS (1:17:17) A$AP ROCKY, MANNY MARROQUIN (1:19:23) TRACKING VOCALS WITH A$AP ROCKY (1:20:06) MOST PROFICIENT RAPPERS (1:21:36) CAREER JOURNEY, DISCUSSING THE NEXT 10 YEARS Please SUBSCRIBE / FOLLOW this podcast to catch new episodes as soon as they drop! Your likes, comments and shares are much appreciated!   Listen to the audio form of this podcast wherever you get your podcasts: https://elmolovano.komi.io/ Follow Rex https://www.instagram.com/rexkudo/ Follow Go With Elmo: https://www.instagram.com/gowithelmo/ https://www.tiktok.com/@gowithelmo https://x.com/gowithelmopod Follow Elmo Lovano: https://Instagram.com/elmolovano https://x.com/elmolovano Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 66: Musical Director Week! If you’ve ever wondered what a musical director is, what they actually do, or how to become one—this episode is for you. MDs are one of the most important (and underrated) pieces of the live music puzzle, running the show behind the scenes for some of the biggest artists in the world. I’ve been a musical director myself for years before starting Jammcard and this podcast, so I’m breaking it all down—what an MD does, why they matter, and how to be a great one. Plus, we've brought in some of the top MDs in the game to share their experiences on the pod: Adam Blackstone (Eminem, Justin Timberlake, Rihanna) Kris Pooley (Katy Perry, American Idol) Michael Bearden (Michael Jackson, Lady Gaga) Rance Dopson (Beyoncé, Jay-Z) Teddy Campbell (Britney Spears) This is a must-listen for anyone who wants to step into the world of musical direction or just understand how live shows really come together. Drop any questions you have or personal stories in the comments! ‘Go with Elmo Lovano’ is a weekly podcast where Elmo interviews creatives and entrepreneurs in music on HOW they push forward every day, got where they are in their careers, manage their personal lives, and share lessons learned and their most important insights. (00:00) INTRO (01:43) WHAT IS A MUSIC DIRECTOR? - ELMO LOVANO (02:45) ADAM BLACKSTONE - MD'ING EMINEM (06:05) MICHAEL BEARDEN - MD'ING FOR LADY GAGA (13:32) TEDDY CAMPBELL - MD'ING FOR BRITNEY SPEARS (14:25) WHAT'S MOST IMPORTANT AS AN MD? - ELMO LOVANO (15:18) KRIS POOLEY - MD'ING AMERICAN IDOL (19:44) HOW DOES MUSIC DIRECTING WORK? - ELMO LOVANO (23:23) RANCE DOPSON - MD'ING BEYONCÉ BE A PROBLEM SOLVER (25:27) HOW TO BECOME A MUSIC DIRECTOR - ELMO LOVANO (29:27) HOW ADAM BLACKSTONE BECAME A MUSIC DIRECTOR (37:56) CLOSING THOUGHTS Please SUBSCRIBE / FOLLOW this podcast to catch new episodes as soon as they drop! Your likes, comments and shares are much appreciated!   Listen to the audio form of this podcast wherever you get your podcasts: https://elmolovano.komi.io/ Follow the guests from this episode: https://www.instagram.com/adamblackstone https://www.instagram.com/krispooley https://www.instagram.com/michaelbearden https://www.instagram.com/rance1500 https://www.instagram.com/teddycampbellband Follow Go With Elmo: https://www.instagram.com/gowithelmo/ https://www.tiktok.com/@gowithelmo https://x.com/gowithelmopod Follow Elmo Lovano: https://Instagram.com/elmolovano https://x.com/elmolovano Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 65: Nate Smith. One of the greatest drummers in the game, a future member of the Hall of Fame—you already know it’s Nate Smith! I had a great time hanging with Nate in this conversation. He’s a brilliant musician, composer, thinker, and such a fun guy. We go deep on how he got the gig with Brittany Howard and his work with her, how the Fearless Flyers became a band and how they make records, his practice regimen, personal life, philosophies, working with Paul Simon, going viral, what drives his creativity, etc. Nate is the kind of guy you like even more once you talk with him, so I hope this interview makes you feel like you know him better—and become an even bigger fan. Much love! Here's my talk with Nate Smith. ‘Go with Elmo Lovano’ is a weekly podcast where Elmo interviews creatives and entrepreneurs in music on HOW they push forward every day, got where they are in their careers, manage their personal lives, and share lessons learned and their most important insights. (0:00:00) INTRO (0:03:06) L.A. (0:04:15) NEW FEARLESS FLYERS ALBUM (0:04:54) L.A. FIRES (0:05:59) THE FEARLESS FLYERS, ACE OF ACES (0:08:32) CREATING FEARLESS FLYERS SONGS (0:09:50) RECORDING SESSIONS, JOE DART (0:13:45) KICK, SNARE, HAT (0:16:35) STAYING MOTIVATED (0:18:12) DROPPING DRUM STICKS VIRAL CLIP, GETTING FOUND (0:22:22) EXPANDING CAREER (0:26:00) KINFOLK (0:27:14) BRITTNAY HOWARD (0:30:14) BALANCING BANDS (0:32:58) MUSIC BUSINESS, QUINCY, MICHEL MAYO, YEBBA, DANIELLE PONDER (0:38:01) POCKET (0:40:43) PRACTICING, STAYING INSPIRED (0:44:27) WRITING SOLOS (0:45:23) AARON SPEARS (0:47:04) PAUL SIMON (0:50:23) GREATEST LESSON FROM BRITTNAY HOWARD (0:51:49) BRITTNAY HOWARD'S METAL BAND, "KUMITE" (0:52:36) NATE SMITH'S ROUTINES (1:06:54) WATCHES Please SUBSCRIBE / FOLLOW this podcast to catch new episodes as soon as they drop! Your likes, comments and shares are much appreciated!   Listen to the audio form of this podcast wherever you get your podcasts: https://elmolovano.komi.io/ Follow Nate Smith https://www.instagram.com/natesmithdrums/ Follow Go With Elmo: https://www.instagram.com/gowithelmo/ https://www.tiktok.com/@gowithelmo https://x.com/gowithelmopod Follow Elmo Lovano: https://Instagram.com/elmolovano https://x.com/elmolovano Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 64: Nathan East. One of the most recorded musicians of all time, and truly one of the greatest humans—that’s Nathan East. I had the best time hanging out with him, diving into his perspective and stories, and cracking up along the way. We talk about his 40-year relationship with Eric Clapton, recording some of the biggest songs ever, and co-writing one of my personal favorite records. His outlook on life is incredible, and I believe that’s a huge part of why he’s had nonstop opportunities since his teenage musician years. Nathan has played on over 2,000 recordings with legends like Michael Jackson, Phil Collins, Eric Clapton, Ringo Starr, Stevie Wonder, George Harrison, Kenny Loggins, Daft Punk, Chick Corea, Herbie Hancock…the list goes on and on. As a bassist, he’s been half of the groove behind a laundry list of the greatest drummers of all time: Vinnie Colaiuta, Ringo, Ndugu Chancler, Jeff Porcaro, Phil Collins, Harvey Mason, John JR Robinson, and more. I hope you enjoy this conversation with the one-and-only Nathan East! I tried my best to make it special from every other interview he’s done. Much love! ‘Go with Elmo Lovano’ is a weekly podcast where Elmo interviews creatives and entrepreneurs in music on HOW they push forward every day, got where they are in their careers, manage their personal lives, and share lessons learned and their most important insights. (0:00:00) INTRO (0:04:31) NATHAN’S BASS (0:06:31) PHIL COLLINS “EASY LOVER” (0:10:28) DAFT PUNK “GET LUCKY” SESSIONS (0:18:13) ERIC CLAPTON (0:19:10) TEARS FROM HEAVEN (0:24:12) GETTING THE GIG WITH ERIC CLAPTON (0:28:37) “CHANGE THE WORLD” SESSION (0:32:35) GREATEST LESSON FROM ERIC CLAPTON (0:36:01) PHIL COLLINS (0:37:21) SOLO ALBUMS (0:37:51) FIRST GIG AT MSG WITH BARRY WHITE (0:38:44) EARLY LIFE, GETTING NOTICED (0:42:16) RECORDING WITH BARRY WHITE (0:43:27) JUGGLING GIGS, FINANCES (0:45:56) QUINCY JONES SESSIONS (0:50:20) CALLS FROM QUINCY JONES (0:52:28) DRUMMERS (0:53:28) JOHN JR ROBINSON (0:54:31) HARVEY MASON SR., FOREPLAY (0:56:13) RINGO STARR (0:58:08) VINNIE COLAIUTA (0:58:57) JEFF PORCARO (0:59:32) RANDY NEWMAN “I LOVE LA” (0:59:45) GEORGE BENSON “LADY LOVE ME” (1:00:12) RICKY LAWSON, CARLOS VEGA, LA TALENT (1:01:17) “I LOVE LA” SESSION (1:03:13) BEING A DAD (1:05:43) HOW TO PRESENT MUSIC TO KIDS (1:07:42) AGING, HAPPINESS Please SUBSCRIBE / FOLLOW this podcast to catch new episodes as soon as they drop! Your likes, comments and shares are much appreciated! Listen to the audio form of this podcast wherever you get your podcasts: https://elmolovano.komi.io/ Follow Nathan East: https://www.instagram.com/nathaneast/ Follow Go With Elmo: https://www.instagram.com/gowithelmo/ https://www.tiktok.com/@gowithelmo https://x.com/gowithelmopod Follow Elmo Lovano: https://Instagram.com/elmolovano https://x.com/elmolovano Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 63: Don Was. Don Was is undeniably one of the most influential figures in music. For the past 31 years, he’s been producing The Rolling Stones, while also working with legends like Bob Dylan, Bonnie Raitt, The B-52’s, and John Mayer. Beyond that, he’s the President of Blue Note Records, plays bass with Bob Weir, and now fronts his own band. In this episode, Don sits down with Elmo to share how he balances running Blue Note Records, producing iconic albums, and touring. He opens up about the challenges of managing a record label in today’s rapidly changing industry and shares some gold on how he makes it all work. We also dive into how Blue Note has stayed relevant, from Robert Glasper’s game-changing projects to rising stars DOMi and JD Beck. One of the highlights is Don’s 30-year journey with The Rolling Stones. He breaks down what it’s like to produce for rock legends and how he’s maintained strong relationships with the band. Don also reflects on his friendship with jazz icon (and Elmo’s cousin) Joe Lovano, studio sessions with Bob Dylan, and his early days with Was (Not Was)—including how "Walk the Dinosaur" became a life-changing hit. Don shares how he introduced John Mayer to Bob Weir which led to Dead and Co. and tells us how he produced The B-52’s, including the making of “Love Shack.” This episode is packed with incredible stories and insights from a producer who’s helped shape the soundtrack of generations. Plus, Don’s about to hit the road with his Pan-Detroit Ensemble Tour—don’t miss it. Let’s go! ‘Go with Elmo Lovano’ is a weekly podcast where Elmo interviews creatives and entrepreneurs in music on HOW they push forward every day, got where they are in their careers, manage their personal lives, and share lessons learned and their most important insights. Please SUBSCRIBE / FOLLOW this podcast to catch new episodes as soon as they drop! Your likes, comments and shares are much appreciated! Listen to the audio form of this podcast wherever you get your podcasts: https://rss.com/podcasts/gowithelmo Follow Don Was: https://www.instagram.com/donwas/ Follow Go With Elmo: https://www.instagram.com/gowithelmo/ https://www.tiktok.com/@gowithelmo https://x.com/gowithelmopod Follow Elmo Lovano: https://Instagram.com/elmolovano https://x.com/elmolovano Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 62: George Clinton. Step into the Mothership as we welcome the legendary George Clinton, the godfather of funk and mastermind behind Parliament-Funkadelic, on this week’s episode of Go With Elmo Lovano!! From shaping genres to leading a musical revolution, George reflects on his 7 decade career, the stories behind his iconic hits, and the vision that has kept him evolving until today. We go back to the early days with Parliament and Funkadelic, sharing the origins of hits like "I Wanna Testify" and how he’s constantly pivoted with time, embracing changes in music and culture. He opens up about the impact of sampling, why he decided to lean into it and how. We get into the magic behind iconic recording sessions like Flashlight, Atomic Dog, Give Up the Funk and One Nation Under A Groove, unearthing how those tracks came to life. We talk about building community, his dedication to getting his people paid, what it means to be a leader with vision, and quitting drugs. We touch on Prince inducting him into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and their unique relationship. And of course, we get George's thoughts on aliens, artificial intelligence and where the world is headed. This is an unforgettable conversation with a true legend who’s still shaping the sound of tomorrow. Let’s funk it up! ‘Go with Elmo Lovano’ is a weekly podcast where Elmo interviews creatives and entrepreneurs in music on HOW they push forward every day, got where they are in their careers, manage their personal lives, and share lessons learned and their most important insights. Please SUBSCRIBE / FOLLOW this podcast to catch new episodes as soon as they drop! Your likes, comments and shares are much appreciated! Listen to the audio form of this podcast wherever you get your podcasts: https://rss.com/podcasts/gowithelmo Watch the full episodes with video on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@gowithelmo Follow Go With Elmo: https://www.instagram.com/gowithelmo/ https://www.tiktok.com/@gowithelmo https://x.com/gowithelmopod Follow Elmo Lovano: https://Instagram.com/elmolovano https://x.com/elmolovano Follow George Clinton: https://www.instagram.com/yolikegeorge/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alissia Benveniste, aka Alissia, quickly makes an unforgettable impression on people. Her bass playing first caught the attention of Prince, Quincy Jones, and Bootsy Collins, even though she had only been playing for a few years. While at Berklee College of Music, Alissia created a wave that has only grown bigger, with her bass videos going viral on YouTube and Instagram.Her tone, sound, style and talent captivate instantly. Now, Alissia is nominated for PRODUCER OF THE YEAR at this year's GRAMMYs, having spent the last handful of years writing and producing with Anderson .Paak (on nearly all of his projects), Kaytranada, Bruno Mars, Mary J. Blige, BJ The Chicago Kid, NxWorries, Rae Khalil, Bootsy Collins, and more. Alissia, is kind, down to earth, and a truly talent multi-instrumentalist, composer and producer. We dive deep with Alissia on how she got where she is today and what is next. Here's the conversation with our dear friend, Alissia! ‘Go with Elmo Lovano’ is a weekly podcast where Elmo interviews creatives and entrepreneurs in music on HOW they push forward every day, got where they are in their careers, manage their personal lives, and share lessons learned and their most important insights. Please SUBSCRIBE / FOLLOW this podcast to catch new episodes as soon as they drop! Your likes, comments and shares are much appreciated! Listen to the audio form of this podcast wherever you get your podcasts: https://rss.com/podcasts/gowithelmo Follow Alissia: https://www.instagram.com/alissia/ Follow Go With Elmo: https://www.instagram.com/gowithelmo/ Follow Elmo Lovano: https://Instagram.com/elmolovano https://Twitter.com/elmolovano #Alissia #Grammys #Producer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 60: Zedd. Joining us today is one of the biggest artists and DJs in the world, Zedd. Fresh off a GRAMMY nomination for Best Electronic Album for his latest masterpiece, TELOS, Zedd dives into the nine-year journey behind the album, sharing how timeless chord progressions, creative isolation, and a relentless pursuit of perfection shaped this epic project. We explore the incredible collaborations with Muse, John Mayer, Jeff Buckley, and Remi Wolf, uncovering how each artist brought their unique energy to the album. We also dive into how he conceptualizes creating drops, programs his drums, and how he made billion stream hits like "Stay" and "The Middle." Zedd reflects on his early days touring with Skrillex and how far he’s come all the way to headlining Coachella this year. Beyond the music, we talk about his life. world-building in his work, and our mutual love for Formula 1 and watches. From his friendship with Lando Norris to cataloging synth patches, this episode is a deep dive into the mind of one of the most brilliant humans in the game. He shares his process, his passion, and the incredible highs and challenges that come with creating something this monumental. Let’s go!! ‘Go with Elmo Lovano’ is a weekly podcast where Elmo interviews creatives and entrepreneurs in music on HOW they push forward every day, got where they are in their careers, manage their personal lives, and share lessons learned and their most important insights. Please SUBSCRIBE / FOLLOW this podcast to catch new episodes as soon as they drop! Your likes, comments and shares are much appreciated! Listen to the audio form of this podcast wherever you get your podcasts: https://elmolovano.komi.io/ Follow Zedd: https://www.instagram.com/zedd/ Follow Go With Elmo: https://www.instagram.com/gowithelmo/ Follow Elmo Lovano: https://Instagram.com/elmolovano https://Twitter.com/elmolovano Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 59: Jacob Collier. Today, I’m hyped to have one of my favorite artists on the podcast—Jacob Collier. Jacob is one of the brightest lights on Earth, and I always treasure our conversations. This time, you get to watch us! Jacob is nominated for 3 GRAMMYs this year, including Album of the Year, Best Arrangement, and Best Global Music Performance. With 6 GRAMMY wins and an incredible 15 nominations to his name, he’s set a remarkable standard, being nominated for Best Arrangement for the past 6 consecutive years—winning both Arrangement GRAMMYs in two of those years. In this episode, we dive into Jacob’s world-building approach to music and life. We discuss his album Djesse Vol. 4, which is up for Album of the Year, and how he brought the project to life. Jacob shares what it feels like to complete the ambitious Djesse series and the magic of conducting massive audiences on his current tour. We talk about his unmatched talent for arranging, crafting mind blowing versions of classics like "Bridge Over Troubled Water" with Tori Kelly and John Legend, to how he creates intricate layers that evolve from a single idea to a masterpiece. Jacob opens up about life, fame, and staying grounded while still living at home with his mom. We even touch on reincarnation, our dearly treasured Quincy Jones (which is how Jacob and I got connected) and his friendship with Herbie Hancock. Stick around to the end to hear Jacob’s message to our homie, Zedd. There’s so much to love in this episode—humor, depth, and the genius of one of the most inspiring musicians of our time. We hope you love our conversation! Please like, comment, and subscribe for more amazing stories from the world’s most fascinating artists. Dropping new episodes weekly. Let’s go!! #JacobCollier #GoWithElmoLovano #Podcast ‘Go with Elmo Lovano’ is a weekly podcast where Elmo interviews creatives and entrepreneurs in music on HOW they push forward every day, got where they are in their careers, manage their personal lives, and share lessons learned and their most important insights. Please SUBSCRIBE / FOLLOW this podcast to catch new episodes as soon as they drop! Your likes, comments and shares are much appreciated! Listen to the audio form of this podcast wherever you get your podcasts: https://rss.com/podcasts/gowithelmo Follow Jacob: https://www.instagram.com/jacobcollier/ Follow Elmo Lovano: https://Instagram.com/elmolovano https://Twitter.com/elmolovano Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s that time of year when Walter Afanasieff takes over the charts. Walter is the writer and producer of “All I Want for Christmas Is You”—the biggest Christmas song of all time—and he also produced “My Heart Will Go On.” But that’s just the tip of the iceberg. From writing and producing with Mariah Carey to working with Celine Dion, Whitney Houston, and Barbra Streisand, Walter has been behind some of the most unforgettable songs in music history. He co-wrote dozens of hits with Mariah Carey, including “Hero” and “One Sweet Day”—the record-breaking duet with Boyz II Men that held the top spot on the Billboard Hot 100 for 16 weeks. And let’s not forget “My Heart Will Go On”—yes, the Titanic theme with Celine Dion—which earned him a GRAMMY for Record of the Year. Walter also won the Producer of the Year GRAMMY in 2000. This year, he’s nominated for Best Song Written for Visual Media for his song "Love Will Survive" with Barbra Streisand from the miniseries The Tattooist of Auschwitz. Walter co-wrote the piece with Hans Zimmer, Charlie Midnight, and Kara Talve, and produced it alongside Peter Asher. In this episode, we dig into Walter’s incredible journey through the music world. From his early days working with Narada Michael Walden (fun fact: Walter played synths on “I Wanna Dance With Somebody”) to collaborating with some of the biggest voices in history, Walter is an absolute legend. He’s also a dear friend, and I’m so excited to share our conversation with you today. Let’s go! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 57 - Elena Pinderhughes is one of the most sought-after musicians in today’s vibrant jazz scene. From touring with legends like Herbie Hancock, Common, and Chief Adjuah to performing the iconic “Mask Off” with Future on the Coachella Main Stage, Elena has already brought the flute to a new level. She’s a prominent figure in this wave of brilliant young musicians rising within the new jazz world. The first time I heard her play flute, it was alongside the jazz world’s GOAT, Herbie Hancock, and I immediately knew she was different. Her sound didn’t just complement something already iconic—she elevated it. Since then, I’ve seen her perform with Terrace Martin, Lalah Hathaway, Snarky Puppy, and so many more. I wanted to understand how she’s achieved so much at such a young age. I’d boil it down to these things: Intention, mind set, dedication, and a strong support system with her brother, Samora Pinderhughes. Elena talks about her journey—from being a teenage jazz star to becoming a first-call collaborator across genres. She shares stories about working with Herbie Hancock, Chief Adjuah, Esperanza Spalding, Robert Glasper, and Josh Groban, diving into the lessons she’s learned and how she’s crafted her unique sound. We explore the modern jazz scene, how she’s making her mark, and how she balances artistry with building a thriving career. Elena Pinderhughes is a trailblazer in both jazz and pop culture, and there’s no question—her career is only going up from here. ‘Go with Elmo Lovano’ is a weekly podcast where Elmo interviews creatives and entrepreneurs in music on HOW they push forward every day, got where they are in their careers, manage their personal lives, and share lessons learned and their most important insights. Please SUBSCRIBE / FOLLOW this podcast to catch new episodes as soon as they drop! Your likes, comments and shares are much appreciated! Listen to the audio form of this podcast wherever you get your podcasts: https://rss.com/podcasts/gowithelmo Follow Elena: https://www.instagram.com/iamelena/ Follow Elmo Lovano: https://Instagram.com/elmolovano https://Twitter.com/elmolovano Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 56 - Dave King of The Bad Plus. The Bad Plus is one of the world’s most exciting and innovative ensembles. Over the past 20 years, they’ve created a groundbreaking sound that blends jazz and avant-garde music in a way that’s uniquely their own—beautifully melodic, dark, twisted, soft, loud, simple, and incredibly complex, all in one. Their drummer, Dave King, is one of my all-time favorite drummers. Creating a distinctive and instantly recognizable voice on an instrument is rare, but Dave achieved that right from their debut album. Dave joined me in the studio to discuss the story of The Bad Plus—their beginnings, the feelings of success, their mindset and approach to writing music, and the process of creating their now-iconic cover songs. We talked about meeting artists like Aphex Twin and Black Sabbath, whose music they’ve covered, and hearing their reactions. We also dove into performing on Jools Holland, touring with The Pixies as a jazz trio, their new album Complex Emotions, Dave’s hilarious web series Rational Funk, and much more. We hope you enjoy this fun and insightful conversation with the incredible Dave King! ‘Go with Elmo Lovano’ is a weekly podcast where Elmo interviews creatives and entrepreneurs in music on HOW they push forward every day, got where they are in their careers, manage their personal lives, and share lessons learned and their most important insights. Please SUBSCRIBE / FOLLOW this podcast to catch new episodes as soon as they drop! Your likes, comments and shares are much appreciated! Listen to the audio form of this podcast wherever you get your podcasts: https://rss.com/podcasts/gowithelmo Follow The Bad Plus: https://www.instagram.com/thebadplus/ Follow Dave: https://www.instagram.com/googlebully/ Follow Elmo Lovano: https://Instagram.com/elmolovano https://Twitter.com/elmolovano Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 55 - Quincy Jones was one of the most important humans in the history of music. At 91 years of age, we sadly lost the legend this week. Quincy touched us all in so many ways. Beyond his music and boundary-breaking life, Quincy was a friend, advisor, and investor to Jammcard. His support meant the world, changed our lives, and inspired us beyond explanation. We’d like to take a moment to honor Quincy and share stories from the podcast of friends and collaborators of his, in hopes that it makes you smile, reflect, feel good, and learn even more about the amazing man he was. In this episode, we have stories from John JR Robinson, Michael Bearden, Ibrahim Maalouf, Miguel Atwood-Ferguson, Daru Jones, Jason White, Jeff Gitty, and our host, Elmo Lovano. We hope you enjoy. We love you, Q. ‘Go with Elmo Lovano’ is a weekly podcast where Elmo interviews creatives and entrepreneurs in music on HOW they push forward every day, got where they are in their careers, manage their personal lives, and share lessons learned and their most important insights. Please SUBSCRIBE / FOLLOW this podcast to catch new episodes as soon as they drop! Your likes, comments and shares are much appreciated! Listen to the audio form of this podcast wherever you get your podcasts: https://rss.com/podcasts/gowithelmo "12 Notes - On Life and Creativity" by Quincy Jones: https://www.abramsbooks.com/product/12-notes_9781419752568/?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAabynaDtNUdXOBOaXDtDkkSt0teqebahWgJli3HCok8V23uRuDxzZyribBw_aem_JuCN7S9ncDfRjordzqqphQ Watch "Trap Jazz" Featuring Quincy Jones on Hulu: https://www.hulu.com/movie/trap-jazz-8e800478-3707-47ae-b39f-2838d33b6d00 Follow Elmo Lovano: https://Instagram.com/elmolovano https://Twitter.com/elmolovano Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 54 - Jason White is one of the greatest choir directors, vocal producers, and contractors in the world. He's best known as the leader of Kanye West's Sunday Service Choir, which took the world by storm in 2019, and he's worked with so many other legends as well. He worked with Beyoncé on her GRAMMY-winning "Break My Soul" (and we talk about that session in this episode), Will Smith on his first new music in years and re-emerging in the public eye (which we also talk about), Harry Styles, Elton John, T.I., Jennifer Hudson, Whitney Houston, Kurt Carr, and countless others. We talk about how Kanye's Sunday Service started, how he built it with Phil Cornish, Ye, and other key people; its rapid growth; employing hundreds of people; and the high-stakes preparation for their iconic Coachella performance, and so much more. Jason dives into what it takes to blend spiritual roots with mainstream appeal, sharing stories from Sunday Service's beginnings and growth, understanding Ye and his own language, his unique role in the industry as a vocal contractor and his experiences with high-profile artists, from behind-the-scenes studio sessions with Beyoncé to Elton John and Andrew Watt. Jason also reflects on the power of choirs in music production, what it means to be a true leader, and how faith influences his work in the mainstream music industry. We have a great time, share valuable insights, fun stories and more. We hope you love the show. Let's go!!! ‘Go with Elmo Lovano’ is a weekly podcast where Elmo interviews creatives and entrepreneurs in music on HOW they push forward every day, got where they are in their careers, manage their personal lives, and share lessons learned and their most important insights. Please SUBSCRIBE / FOLLOW this podcast to catch new episodes as soon as they drop! Your likes, comments and shares are much appreciated! Listen to the audio form of this podcast wherever you get your podcasts: https://rss.com/podcasts/gowithelmo Follow Jason: https://www.instagram.com/jasonwhiteco/ Follow Elmo Lovano: https://Instagram.com/elmolovano https://Twitter.com/elmolovano Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 53: Kris Pooley is one of the most successful musical directors in the game, known for his long relationship as MD for Katy Perry, music directing American Idol for the last 8 seasons (going on 9), and working with Gwen Stefani, Kesha, Demi Lovato, Pink, Smashing Pumpkins, Morrisey, Jane's Addiction and so much more. We dive deep into his career, how he landed these gigs, his creative process behind directing major performances like Katy Perry’s Super Bowl Halftime Show, and his unique perspective of balancing these live shows all while working as the music director for American Idol (which is an intense 7 day a week gig when in season). Kris gives advice on the importance of fostering strong relationships and reflects on the valuable lessons he’s learned while working in the industry. We talk about his future ambitions, what it’s like running his business day-to-day, and how he can stay home while still music directing these big acts. We also love that Kris is a fan of metal and listens to Meshuggah (daily). This was most important to Elmo. We hope you enjoy the conversation as much as we did. Let’s go with the incredible Kris Pooley! 0:00:00 - INTRO 0:03:29 - DETROIT 0:03:57 - WORKING WITH GWEN STEFANI, KATY PERRY, DEMI LOVATO, P!NK, KE$HA 0:05:38 - GETTING THE GWEN STEFANI GIG 0:10:05 - NIN - KRIS’ NINE INCH NAILS AUDITION 0:11:42 - GWEN STEFANI, BARRY SQUIRE, FILM COMPOSING 0:14:38 - BECOMING A MUSIC DIRECTOR 0:15:59 - GETTING THE GIG WITH KATY PERRY 0:17:51 - WORKING WITH CREATIVE DIRECTOR BAZ HALPIN, SILENT HOUSE 0:21:08 - CHANGING SETS FOR ONE-OFF SHOWS 0:22:02 - TOURING, GLEE TV SHOW 0:23:10 - PAUL MCCARTNEY STORIES 0:25:30 - MUSIC DIRECTING WITHOUT TOURING, KESHA 0:26:53 - SUPERBOWL WITH KATY PERRY 0:31:46 - GREATEST LESSON LEARNED FROM KATY PERRY 0:33:40 - TONY ROYSTER JR. 0:36:47 - ARRANGING FOR P!NK 0:38:12 - HOW HE GOT THE AMERICAN IDOL MD GIG 0:40:38 - WHAT IT’S LIKE TO MUSIC DIRECT AMERICAN IDOL 0:44:21 - AMERICAN IDOL BAND, RELATIONSHIP WITH CONTESTANTS 0:48:40 - FIGURING OUT WHAT TO PLAY WITH CONTESTANTS 0:49:53 - WORKING ON TV VS. ARENA TOURS 0:51:03 - CHALLENGING MOMENTS WORKING WITH OTHER DIRECTORS 0:52:12 - BUILDING A BUSINESS, KRIS POOLEY’S TEAM 0:56:22 - KRIS’ 5 YEAR PLAN 0:57:28 - SMASHING PUMPKINS, MEETING HIS WIFE GINGER POOLEY 1:00:21 - BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS AND CONNECTIONS 1:01:22 - KRIS AND KATY PERRY USING JAMMCARD FOR HIRING 1:02:58 - WHAT KRIS LOOKS FOR WHEN HIRING SOMEONE 1:04:06 - LESSONS LEARNED FROM WORKING WITH STARS 1:07:08 - METAL TALK…GOJIRA, MESHUGGAH, KNOCKED LOOSE, SLIPKNOT 1:10:01 - KRIS POOLEY’S UNRELEASED ALBUMS, RULE FOLLOWER PROJECT 1:11:48 - METAL MUSIC ‘Go with Elmo Lovano’ is a weekly podcast where Elmo interviews creatives and entrepreneurs in music on HOW they push forward every day, got where they are in their careers, manage their personal lives, and share lessons learned and their most important insights. Please SUBSCRIBE / FOLLOW this podcast to catch new episodes as soon as they drop! Your likes, comments and shares are much appreciated! Listen to the audio form of this podcast wherever you get your podcasts: https://rss.com/podcasts/gowithelmo Follow Kris: https://www.instagram.com/krispooley/ Follow Elmo Lovano: https://Instagram.com/elmolovano https://Twitter.com/elmolovano Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 52! Please welcome the incredible Dexter Hercules, drummer for Ed Sheeran, to discuss his career journey from coming up in London’s music scene to currently performing in stadiums around the world. Dexter shares his experiences playing for The Voice UK, how he got the gig with Ed Sheeran, what it’s like playing stadiums, navigating the world of drum clinics, left handed drumming, the big reason why he learned how to read music, his passion for community-building through music, and more. We dive into his unique drumming style, the role of versatility in the music industry, and how London's session scene has grown over the years. Let’s go with one of the top UK session drummers, Dexter Hercules! ‘Go with Elmo Lovano’ is a weekly podcast where Elmo interviews creatives and entrepreneurs in music on HOW they push forward every day, got where they are in their careers, manage their personal lives, and share lessons learned and their most important insights. Please SUBSCRIBE / FOLLOW this podcast to catch new episodes as soon as they drop! Your likes, comments and shares are much appreciated! Listen to the audio form of this podcast wherever you get your podcasts: https://rss.com/podcasts/gowithelmo Follow Dexter: https://www.instagram.com/dhercs/ Follow Elmo Lovano: https://Instagram.com/elmolovano https://Twitter.com/elmolovano Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 51 is with the legendary Adam Blackstone. Adam is one of the most successful musical directors of all time, and a multi-GRAMMY-nominated artist himself. He’s been the musical director for Justin Timberlake, Jay-Z, Rihanna, Kanye West, Eminem, Jill Scott, Dr. Dre, and countless others. Adam has musical directed four Super Bowl Halftime Shows in the last six years, including the 2022 performance with Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Eminem, Mary J. Blige, and Kendrick Lamar—where he took home the Emmy for Best Musical Direction. We go deep in this interview on how he got where he is, how he continues to grow, nurturing relationships, balancing his musical director life with his artist life and his family life, his relationships with Questlove, Jay-Z, and the music world. This interview is packed with information, knowledge, and insight, so sit down, soak it all in, and enjoy the wisdom from one of the music industry's true leaders. ‘Go with Elmo Lovano’ is a weekly podcast where Elmo interviews creatives and entrepreneurs in music on HOW they push forward every day, got where they are in their careers, manage their personal lives, and share lessons learned and their most important insights. Please SUBSCRIBE / FOLLOW this podcast to catch new episodes as soon as they drop! Your likes, comments and shares are much appreciated! Listen to the audio form of this podcast wherever you get your podcasts: https://rss.com/podcasts/gowithelmo Follow Adam: https://www.instagram.com/adamblackstone/ Follow Elmo Lovano: https://Instagram.com/elmolovano https://Twitter.com/elmolovano Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wooo it’s Episode 50 of Go With Elmo! Thank you for listening. We hope you’re enjoying it and finding value in the conversations! For this landmark episode we sit down with legendary drummer and musical director Teddy Campbell, whose impressive career spans performances with industry giants like Stevie Wonder, Britney Spears, Christina Aguilera, Backstreet Boys, Alicia Keys, 98 Degrees and as the house drummer for The Oscars, American Idol and The Tonight Show with Jay Leno. Teddy shares stories from in the studio with Stevie Wonder, playing as the house drummer for the biggest TV shows in the world, his long working relationship with Rickey Minor, mentoring young artists, and reflecting on his early days MD’ing for pop superstars. We also explore how the music industry is changing, his thoughts on social media, the importance of mentorship, and where live drumming is headed. Teddy’s journey is a true testament to his adaptability and passion for music. In this episode, he opens up about his family life, balancing relationships, and what he hopes to be remembered for. It’s a deep dive into a fascinating career, full of anecdotes, wisdom, and inspiration. Don't miss this special 50th episode! ‘Go with Elmo Lovano’ is a weekly podcast where Elmo interviews creatives and entrepreneurs in music on HOW they push forward every day, got where they are in their careers, manage their personal lives, and share lessons learned and their most important insights. Please SUBSCRIBE / FOLLOW this podcast to catch new episodes as soon as they drop! Your likes, comments and shares are much appreciated! Listen to the audio form of this podcast wherever you get your podcasts: https://rss.com/podcasts/gowithelmo Follow Teddy: https://www.instagram.com/teddycampbellband/ Follow Elmo Lovano: https://Instagram.com/elmolovano https://Twitter.com/elmolovano Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 49 is with the incredible composer, conductor, arranger, and multi-instrumentalist, Miguel Atwood Ferguson. We delve into Miguel's extensive career, having participated in over 600 recordings and 2,500 shows. He shares key insights from these experiences and his role in the next legendary LA movement alongside talents like Thundercat, Kamasi Washington, Flying Lotus and Terrace Martin. Miguel recounts the artist's journey—meeting Thundercat for the first time, their collaboration, and the lessons learned along the way. We get a glimpse into his approach to blending classical music with hip-hop and working with icons such as Flying Lotus and Anderson .Paak. From arranging over Flying Lotus' music to performing with the Metropole Orkest and doing strings on Anderson .Paak & Smokey Robinson’s “Make It Better,” he reveals the intricacies of handling entrepreneurship as a musician, the process of becoming a "one-man orchestra," and how budgets impact the execution of creative ideas. We also touch on his personal life—being a dad, lessons from his solo album "Les Jardins Mystiques Vol.1," and his experiences performing alongside legends like Henry Mancini, Quincy Jones, and John Williams. This enlightening conversation offers a deeper understanding of the role of a conductor, the importance of getting your work credited as a writer, and the transformative power of music across genres. Tune in to hear how Miguel continues to inspire and shape his musical world. ‘Go with Elmo Lovano’ is a weekly podcast where Elmo interviews creatives and entrepreneurs in music on HOW they push forward every day, got where they are in their careers, manage their personal lives, and share lessons learned and their most important insights. Please SUBSCRIBE / FOLLOW this podcast to catch new episodes as soon as they drop! Your likes, comments and shares are much appreciated! Listen to the audio form of this podcast wherever you get your podcasts: https://rss.com/podcasts/gowithelmo Follow Miguel: https://www.instagram.com/miguelatwoodferguson/ Follow Elmo Lovano: https://Instagram.com/elmolovano https://Twitter.com/elmolovano Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're hyped to have our first repeat guest, the most recorded drummer in the history of time, the legendary John JR Robinson. We talk with the King of the Groove about his new book, more stories of Michael Jackson, Quincy Jones, Herbie Hancock, embracing new technologies in music, and a super deep dive on entrepreneurship. Musicians and music lovers, this is a must listen and a dang good time. We hope you love it. ‘Go with Elmo Lovano’ is a weekly podcast where Elmo interviews creatives and entrepreneurs in music on HOW they push forward every day, got where they are in their careers, manage their personal lives, and share lessons learned and their most important insights. Please SUBSCRIBE / FOLLOW this podcast to catch new episodes as soon as they drop! Your likes, comments and shares are much appreciated! Listen to the audio form of this podcast wherever you get your podcasts: https://rss.com/podcasts/gowithelmo King of the Groove Book Page: https://www.johnjrrobinson.com/kingofthegroove Discounted Book for Go Listeners (United States): https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DDQX7LPJ?ref=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_3PQ9R7D3APX2EAPBZ30X&ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_3PQ9R7D3APX2EAPBZ30X&social_share=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_3PQ9R7D3APX2EAPBZ30X&starsLeft=1&skipTwisterOG=1 Discounted Book for Go Listeners (Canada): https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0DDQX7LPJ?ref=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_JQSN5SWQ9E1S5M66XX5T_1&ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_JQSN5SWQ9E1S5M66XX5T_1&social_share=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_JQSN5SWQ9E1S5M66XX5T_1&starsLeft=1&skipTwisterOG=1 Follow John: https://Instagram.com/johnjrrobinson1 https://www.tiktok.com/@kingofthegroove https://x.com/johnjrrobinson John’s Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/75ZOgyJrj1OBLWwtemFrb6 Facebook Artist Page: https://www.facebook.com/JohnJRRobinsonNews Follow Elmo Lovano: https://Instagram.com/elmolovano https://Twitter.com/elmolovano Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alayna Rodgers and Alana Linsey have toured the world and performed on TV as background vocalists with artists such as Anderson .Paak, Steve Lacy, Raphael Saadiq, Harry Styles, Madonna, John Legend, The Masked Singer, and many more. They're the electric duo that's been on stage singing background vocals with Anderson .Paak, and now they're stepping to center stage with their own artist project, GAWD. They just dropped their album Cathedral City Supreme and are going on tour with Anderson .Paak, pulling double duty by both opening the show as GAWD and singing background vocals with Anderson. We talk about how the project came together, stepping out and taking the risk of focusing on their artist project, developing their sound, working with producer (and drummer) Stanley Randolph, and much more. We've loved Alayna and Alana for years, and now we love GAWD! Hope you enjoy this interview with them, and make sure to check them out everywhere. GAWD is awesome. ‘Go with Elmo Lovano’ is a weekly podcast where Elmo interviews creatives and entrepreneurs in music on HOW they push forward every day, got where they are in their careers, manage their personal lives, and share lessons learned and their most important insights. Please SUBSCRIBE / FOLLOW this podcast to catch new episodes as soon as they drop! Your likes, comments and shares are much appreciated! Listen to the audio form of this podcast wherever you get your podcasts: https://rss.com/podcasts/gowithelmo Follow GAWD: https://www.instagram.com/gawdherself/ Follow Alana: https://www.instagram.com/lanadelpay_me/ Follow Alayna: https://www.instagram.com/thebiglayback/ Follow Elmo Lovano: https://Instagram.com/elmolovano https://Twitter.com/elmolovano Follow Go With Elmo: https://Instagram.com/gowithelmo https://twitter.com/gowithelmopod Go With Elmo Lovano on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@gowithelmo Follow Jammcard: https://Instagram.com/Jammcard https://TikTok.com/Jammcard https://Twitter.com/Jammcard Jammcard is the Music Professionals Network - https://jammcard.com The Jammcard app is an invite only social network for vetted music professionals. You can apply to join at https://jammcard.typeform.com/to/g58t0g Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tarriona "Tank" Ball is the incredible lead singer of Tank and the Bangas, the multi-Grammy and Emmy nominated band. She’s a songwriter, poet, singer and performer and has collaborated with artists like Norah Jones, Big Freedia, James Poyser, Robert Glasper, and many more. We dive into her journey from where she started before her viral performance on NPR’s Tiny Desk concert series, talk about her new EP's The The Heart, The Mind, The Soul, songwriting, how to keep a band together for over 10 years, and also what’s ahead by manifesting our dreams for the future. We had a literal ball recording this episode, constantly cracking jokes and laughing. We hope you dig it! ‘Go with Elmo Lovano’ is a weekly podcast where Elmo interviews creatives and entrepreneurs in music on HOW they push forward every day, got where they are in their careers, manage their personal lives, and share lessons learned and their most important insights. Please SUBSCRIBE / FOLLOW this podcast to catch new episodes as soon as they drop! Your likes, comments and shares are much appreciated! Listen to the audio form of this podcast wherever you get your podcasts: https://rss.com/podcasts/gowithelmo Follow Tank: https://www.instagram.com/thinktank20 Follow Tank and The Bangas: https://www.instagram.com/tankandthebangas Follow Elmo Lovano: https://Instagram.com/elmolovano https://Twitter.com/elmolovano Follow Go With Elmo: https://Instagram.com/gowithelmo https://twitter.com/gowithelmopod Go With Elmo Lovano on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@gowithelmo Follow Jammcard: https://Instagram.com/Jammcard https://TikTok.com/Jammcard https://Twitter.com/Jammcard Jammcard is the Music Professionals Network - https://jammcard.com The Jammcard app is an invite only social network for vetted music professionals. You can apply to join at https://jammcard.typeform.com/to/g58t0g Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week's episode is with the AI music team, Dadabots. The co-founders CJ Carr and Zack Zukowski, are musicians and computer programers that have built an AI music system that creates original music through neural networks and machine learning. It is able to generate new songs and beats in the style of any artist, any genre, and even can create new genres. They have the longest continual stream on YouTube called RELENTLESS DOPPELGANGER that is AI music created in realtime and is ENDLESS. It's been going live since 2019 and still going. Since they're both musicians, they have a unique perspective on AI music. We talk about why they're doing this, where AI music is going, and some ideas for songwriters, producers and engineers. I believe it's important to look at all technology, study it, and pay attention, whether you are for it or not. This is how you can best prepare for whatever the future may hold, stay in touch, and be ahead of the curve. We hope you enjoy this conversation. ‘Go with Elmo Lovano’ is a weekly podcast where Elmo interviews creatives and entrepreneurs in music on HOW they push forward every day, got where they are in their careers, manage their personal lives, and share lessons learned and their most important insights. Please SUBSCRIBE / FOLLOW this podcast to catch new episodes as soon as they drop! Your likes, comments and shares are much appreciated! Listen to the audio form of this podcast wherever you get your podcasts: https://rss.com/podcasts/gowithelmo Follow Dadabots: https://www.instagram.com/dadabots_ Follow Elmo Lovano: https://Instagram.com/elmolovano https://Twitter.com/elmolovano Follow Go With Elmo: https://Instagram.com/gowithelmo https://twitter.com/gowithelmopod Go With Elmo Lovano on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@gowithelmo Follow Jammcard: https://Instagram.com/Jammcard https://TikTok.com/Jammcard https://Twitter.com/Jammcard Jammcard is the Music Professionals Network - https://jammcard.com The Jammcard app is an invite only social network for vetted music professionals. You can apply to join at https://jammcard.typeform.com/to/g58t0g Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian Frasier-Moore is the first call drummer for some of the biggest artists in the world: Justin Timberlake, P!nk, Madonna, Janet Jackson, Christina Aguilera, Backstreet Boys, and so many more. He's done three Super Bowl Halftime shows (JT, Madonna, Shakira/J.Lo) and is the definition of professional. We talk about growing his career, working with the greatest musical directors, drummers, the important of reading music, and what the future holds for him. We hope you love this insider conversation with one of the greatest drummers to ever do it, and hope you find some inspiration to take with you on your journey forward! ‘Go with Elmo Lovano’ is a weekly podcast where Elmo interviews creatives and entrepreneurs in music on HOW they push forward every day, got where they are in their careers, manage their personal lives, and share lessons learned and their most important insights. Please SUBSCRIBE / FOLLOW this podcast to catch new episodes as soon as they drop! Your likes, comments and shares are much appreciated! Listen to the audio form of this podcast wherever you get your podcasts: https://rss.com/podcasts/gowithelmo Follow Brian Frasier-Moore: https://www.instagram.com/bfm22/ Follow Elmo Lovano: https://Instagram.com/elmolovano https://Twitter.com/elmolovano Follow Go With Elmo: https://Instagram.com/gowithelmo https://twitter.com/gowithelmopod Go With Elmo Lovano on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@gowithelmo Follow Jammcard: https://Instagram.com/Jammcard https://TikTok.com/Jammcard https://Twitter.com/Jammcard Jammcard is the Music Professionals Network - https://jammcard.com The Jammcard app is an invite only social network for vetted music professionals. You can apply to join at https://jammcard.typeform.com/to/g58t0g Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 43 - Ant Clemons is a GRAMMY winning songwriter, producer and artist. Known for his work with Kanye West, H.E.R, Justin Timberlake, Mary J Blige, Beyoncé, Ty Dolla $ign, Chance The Rapper, Camila Cabello, and for his artist project which received a GRAMMY nomination for Best R&B Album. Ant has reached a high level of success all while keeping his signature smile and that red hat! We dive deep on how he got started in music, the benefits and challenges of being a songwriter, his relationship with God, working with artists, getting collabs, and much more. ‘Go with Elmo Lovano’ is a weekly podcast where Elmo interviews creatives and entrepreneurs in music on HOW they push forward every day, got where they are in their careers, manage their personal lives, and share lessons learned and their most important insights. Please SUBSCRIBE / FOLLOW this podcast to catch new episodes as soon as they drop! Your likes, comments and shares are much appreciated! Listen to the audio form of this podcast wherever you get your podcasts: https://rss.com/podcasts/gowithelmo Follow Ant Clemons: https://www.instagram.com/antclemons/ Follow Elmo Lovano: https://Instagram.com/elmolovano https://Twitter.com/elmolovano Follow Go With Elmo: https://Instagram.com/gowithelmo https://twitter.com/gowithelmopod Go With Elmo Lovano on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@gowithelmo Follow Jammcard: https://Instagram.com/Jammcard https://TikTok.com/Jammcard https://Twitter.com/Jammcard Jammcard is the Music Professionals Network - https://jammcard.com The Jammcard app is an invite only social network for vetted music professionals. You can apply to join at https://jammcard.typeform.com/to/g58t0g Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 41- Cory Henry is one of the greatest musicians on the planet. Known for his masterful skills on the organ and his songwriting, Cory has worked with Snarky Puppy, Kanye West, Red Hot Chilli Peppers, Rosalia, Imagine Dragons, Rick Rubin, Jon Batiste, and has multiple GRAMMY nominations for his solo albums. We talk about all those subjects, plus his new album Church, his approach to soloing, the Funk Apostles JammJam, both his dog Lingus and the song, earning income as an independent artist, his philosophical approach to music and health, gaming, Twitch and more. ‘Go with Elmo Lovano’ is a weekly podcast where Elmo interviews creatives and entrepreneurs in music on HOW they push forward every day, got where they are in their careers, manage their personal lives, and share lessons learned and their most important insights. Please SUBSCRIBE / FOLLOW this podcast to catch new episodes as soon as they drop! Your likes, comments and shares are much appreciated! Listen to the audio form of this podcast wherever you get your podcasts: https://rss.com/podcasts/gowithelmo Follow Cory henry: https://www.instagram.com/coryhenry/ Follow Elmo Lovano: https://Instagram.com/elmolovano https://Twitter.com/elmolovano Follow Go With Elmo: https://Instagram.com/gowithelmo https://twitter.com/gowithelmopod Go With Elmo Lovano on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@gowithelmo Follow Jammcard: https://Instagram.com/Jammcard https://TikTok.com/Jammcard https://Twitter.com/Jammcard Jammcard is the Music Professionals Network - https://jammcard.com The Jammcard app is an invite only social network for vetted music professionals. You can apply to join at https://jammcard.typeform.com/to/g58t0g Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 41 - For this weeks episode, we compiled stories from some incredible guests all answering the same question, how did you get the gig? In this episode, we hear how Stanley Randolph got the gig with Stevie Wonder, how Nicole Row got Incubus, how Larnell Lewis got Snarky Puppy, how Isaiah Sharkey got D’angelo, and how Mark Guiliana got David Bowie. You can hear the full episodes of each of the interviews on our channel so please subscribe! Whether you’re watching us on YouTube or listening to us on Spotify, Apple, etc, we are everywhere. So please give us a follow, a like, a comment, whatever it may be. We want to hear your thoughts! Let us know if you dig this format and we’ll do more. 0:00 - Intro 1:42 - Stanley Randolph on Stevie Wonder 15:35 - Nicole Row on Incubus 28:32 - Daru Jones on Jack White 39:32 - Isaiah Sharkey on D'angelo 50:28 - Larnell Lewis on Snarky Puppy 58:04 - Mark Guiliana on David Bowie —---------------- Go with Elmo Lovano is a weekly podcast where Elmo interviews creatives and entrepreneurs in music and goes deep on HOW they push forward every day, got where they are with their careers, manage their personal lives, and what they’re currently focusing on. Available wherever you get your podcasts: https://rss.com/podcasts/gowithelmo Listen LIVE to GO with Elmo Lovano weekly on the Amp app (live.onamp.com/elmolovano) or on demand wherever you get your podcasts. Follow Elmo: Instagram.com/ElmoLovano Twitter.com/ElmoLovano Live.onamp.com/ElmoLovano Follow Mark: https://Instagram.com/MarkGuiliana https://twitter.com/MarkGuiliana Follow Jammcard: https://instagram.com/Jammcard https://tikTok.com/Jammcard https://twitter.com/Jammcard Jammcard is the Music Professionals Network - https://jammcard.com The Jammcard app is an invite only social network for vetted music professionals. You can apply to join athttps://jammcard.typeform.com/to/g58t0g Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 40 - Welcome to the first Go With Elmo ENCORE! We’re re-releasing our interview with Mark Guiliana because it’s incredible and we feel like a lot of you missed it since it was one of the first episodes on the pod! We were posting everything at the time on the Jammcard channel, so now that Go has it’s own channel, let's go. WIth that being said, please SUBSCRIBE to Go with Elmo on YouTube, and please follow the pod on Spotify, Apple, or wherever you’re listening to us. Mark Guiliana is one of the greatest drummers in the world. He’s Grammy nominated as a solo artist, and also works with some of the biggest names in music. He’s currently drumming with St. Vincent, and he was the final drummer for David Bowie. In this episode, Mark shares with us some of his best stories from tour, how he develops his sound, how he got the gig with David Bowie & St. Vincent, his relationship Pearl Jam, and how he balances his work and family life. Go with Elmo Lovano is a weekly podcast where Elmo interviews creatives and entrepreneurs in music and goes deep on HOW they push forward every day, got where they are with their careers, manage their personal lives, and what they’re currently focusing on. Available wherever you get your podcasts: https://rss.com/podcasts/gowithelmo Please SUBSCRIBE / FOLLOW this podcast to catch new episodes as soon as they drop! Your likes, comments and shares are much appreciated! Follow Elmo: Instagram.com/ElmoLovano Twitter.com/ElmoLovano Live.onamp.com/ElmoLovano Follow Mark: https://Instagram.com/MarkGuiliana https://twitter.com/MarkGuiliana Follow Jammcard: https://instagram.com/Jammcard https://tikTok.com/Jammcard https://twitter.com/Jammcard Jammcard is the Music Professionals Network - https://jammcard.com The Jammcard app is an invite only social network for vetted music professionals. You can apply to join at https://jammcard.typeform.com/to/g58t0g Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 39 - Michael Bearden is one of the most successful music directors of all time. He was Michael Jackson’s final musical director, building the This Is It show, and spent MJ’s last night together, rehearsing with him. He’s been with Lady Gaga for over a decade (including her iconic Super Bowl half time show performance). He was with Whitney Houston at her highest moment. He’s lifelong friends with Michelle Obama. And on top of all that, has also worked with Madonna, Rod Stewart, Sting, Carlos Santana, Lionel Richie, Chaka Kahn, Patti Austin, Patti Labelle, George Benson, Boz Scaggs, Lenny Kravitz, Luther Vandross, Roberta Flack, Shania Twain, Issac Hayes, Aaron Neville, MC Lyte, Cyndi Lauper, Nancy Wilson, Queen, David Crosby, Stevie Wonder, John Fogerty, Liza Minelli, Neil Young, Bonnie Raitt, Elton John, Aretha Franklin, and Ray Charles. We go deep about his philosophies in working with artists, his journey, lessons learned, and we have a dang good time. We hope you enjoy it! Let’s go! ‘Go with Elmo Lovano’ is a weekly podcast where Elmo interviews creatives and entrepreneurs in music on HOW they push forward every day, got where they are in their careers, manage their personal lives, and share lessons learned and their most important insights. Please SUBSCRIBE / FOLLOW this podcast to catch new episodes as soon as they drop! Your likes, comments and shares are much appreciated! Listen to the audio form of this podcast wherever you get your podcasts: https://rss.com/podcasts/gowithelmo Follow Michael Bearden: https://www.instagram.com/michaelbearden/ Follow Elmo Lovano: https://Instagram.com/elmolovano https://Twitter.com/elmolovano Follow Go With Elmo: https://Instagram.com/gowithelmo https://twitter.com/gowithelmopod Go With Elmo Lovano on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@gowithelmo Follow Jammcard: https://Instagram.com/Jammcard https://TikTok.com/Jammcard https://Twitter.com/Jammcard Jammcard is the Music Professionals Network - https://jammcard.com The Jammcard app is an invite only social network for vetted music professionals. You can apply to join at https://jammcard.typeform.com/to/g58t0g Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 38 - Adam Deitch has built an incredible name for himself in the drumming, funk and hip hop world. From leading his bands Lettuce, Break Science, and the Adam Deitch Quartet, to producing for 50 Cent and MF Doom, to even touring with John Scofield, Pretty Lights and Wyclef Jean. Adam’s incredible groove powers so much of the worlds funk and hip hop. We talk about how Adam built his career and his approach to still being extremely proficient today. Of course we have a bunch of laughs and tell fun stories too. Let’s go! ‘Go with Elmo Lovano’ is a weekly podcast where Elmo interviews creatives and entrepreneurs in music on HOW they push forward every day, got where they are in their careers, manage their personal lives, and share lessons learned and their most important insights. Please SUBSCRIBE / FOLLOW this podcast to catch new episodes as soon as they drop! Your likes, comments and shares are much appreciated! Listen to the audio form of this podcast wherever you get your podcasts: https://rss.com/podcasts/gowithelmo Follow Adam Deitch: https://www.instagram.com/deitchadam/ Follow Elmo Lovano: https://Instagram.com/elmolovano https://Twitter.com/elmolovano Follow Go With Elmo: https://Instagram.com/gowithelmo https://twitter.com/gowithelmopod Go With Elmo Lovano on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@gowithelmo Follow Jammcard: https://Instagram.com/Jammcard https://TikTok.com/Jammcard https://Twitter.com/Jammcard Jammcard is the Music Professionals Network - https://jammcard.com The Jammcard app is an invite only social network for vetted music professionals. You can apply to join at https://jammcard.typeform.com/to/g58t0g Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 37 - Bludnymph is our new favorite pop star. She is Spotify’s Pop Rising Artist to Watch for 2024, has a hit single with The Chainsmokers, and an going collaboration with the super producer, Cirkut. We talk with Bludnymph about her start, how she broke into the music industry, her fast rising growth, and monetizing on the internet in many ways including OnlyFans. We hope you enjoy this interview and make sure to keep your eyes and ears on Bludnymph! ‘Go with Elmo Lovano’ is a weekly podcast where Elmo interviews creatives and entrepreneurs in music on HOW they push forward every day, got where they are in their careers, manage their personal lives, and share lessons learned and their most important insights. Please SUBSCRIBE / FOLLOW this podcast to catch new episodes as soon as they drop! Your likes, comments and shares are much appreciated! Listen to the audio form of this podcast wherever you get your podcasts: https://rss.com/podcasts/gowithelmo Follow Bludnymph https://www.instagram.com/bludnymph Follow Elmo Lovano: https://Instagram.com/elmolovano https://Twitter.com/elmolovano Follow Go With Elmo: https://Instagram.com/gowithelmo https://twitter.com/gowithelmopod Go With Elmo Lovano on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@gowithelmo Follow Jammcard: https://Instagram.com/Jammcard https://TikTok.com/Jammcard https://Twitter.com/Jammcard Jammcard is the Music Professionals Network - https://jammcard.com The Jammcard app is an invite only social network for vetted music professionals. You can apply to join at https://jammcard.typeform.com/to/g58t0g Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 36 - Daru Jones is one of the most recognizable drummers on the planet. Whether you’re hearing him on a record, seeing him on tour, or even just looking at his kit, you know it’s Daru. He creates custom drums, cymbals, sticks and sound effects. He even sets his drum set up so they’re essentially backwards! Daru is one of a kind, and he’s an amazingly humble and loving guy. We talk with Daru about how he got the gig with Jack White, his past with Nas, Talib Kweli, Black Milk, church, developing his uniqueness, and so much more. There’s a lot to learn on this one! Let’s go. ‘Go with Elmo Lovano’ is a weekly podcast where Elmo interviews creatives and entrepreneurs in music on HOW they push forward every day, got where they are in their careers, manage their personal lives, and share lessons learned and their most important insights. Please SUBSCRIBE / FOLLOW this podcast to catch new episodes as soon as they drop! Your likes, comments and shares are much appreciated! Listen to the audio form of this podcast wherever you get your podcasts: https://rss.com/podcasts/gowithelmo Follow Daru Jones: https://www.instagram.com/darujones Follow Elmo Lovano: https://Instagram.com/elmolovano https://Twitter.com/elmolovano Follow Go With Elmo: https://Instagram.com/gowithelmo https://twitter.com/gowithelmopod Go With Elmo Lovano on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@gowithelmo Follow Jammcard: https://Instagram.com/Jammcard https://TikTok.com/Jammcard https://Twitter.com/Jammcard Jammcard is the Music Professionals Network - https://jammcard.com The Jammcard app is an invite only social network for vetted music professionals. You can apply to join at https://jammcard.typeform.com/to/g58t0g Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 35 - You likely know Aloe Blacc from his massive hit with Avicii “Wake Me Up” or his solo hits “I Need A Dollar” and “The Man” but there is so much more to this incredible man. We go deep with Aloe Blacc on his life lessons, philosophies, songwriting strategies, the power of his marriage, fatherhood, and the behind the scenes story of his hit with Avicii “Wake Me Up.” His is journey from a rapper to singer songwriter to bio tech entrepreneur is incredible inspiring. We highly recommend you listen to this whole episode, and hope that it impacts your life and thought process even just a little bit. It definitely impacted mine. ‘Go with Elmo Lovano’ is a weekly podcast where Elmo interviews creatives and entrepreneurs in music on HOW they push forward every day, got where they are in their careers, manage their personal lives, and share lessons learned and their most important insights. Please SUBSCRIBE / FOLLOW this podcast to catch new episodes as soon as they drop! Your likes, comments and shares are much appreciated! Listen to the audio form of this podcast wherever you get your podcasts: https://rss.com/podcasts/gowithelmo Follow Aloe Blacc https://www.instagram.com/aloeblacc/ Follow Elmo Lovano: https://Instagram.com/elmolovano https://Twitter.com/elmolovano Follow Go With Elmo: https://Instagram.com/gowithelmo https://twitter.com/gowithelmopod Go With Elmo Lovano on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@gowithelmo Follow Jammcard: https://Instagram.com/Jammcard https://TikTok.com/Jammcard https://Twitter.com/Jammcard Jammcard is the Music Professionals Network - https://jammcard.com The Jammcard app is an invite only social network for vetted music professionals. You can apply to join at https://jammcard.typeform.com/to/g58t0g Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 34 - Victoria Canal is an incredible songwriter and artist with the voice of an angel. Overcoming the challenges of disability, she has built an amazing career with a rapidly growing fan base. Her talents led to her discovery by Chris Martin of Coldplay, ultimately securing her a record deal with Parlophone. She is a brilliant bright light and simply said, we love Victoria! ‘Go with Elmo Lovano’ is a weekly podcast where Elmo interviews creatives and entrepreneurs in music on HOW they push forward every day, got where they are in their careers, manage their personal lives, and share lessons learned and their most important insights. Please SUBSCRIBE / FOLLOW this podcast to catch new episodes as soon as they drop! Your likes, comments and shares are much appreciated! Listen to the audio form of this podcast wherever you get your podcasts: https://rss.com/podcasts/gowithelmo Follow Victoria Canal https://www.instagram.com/victoriacanal/ Follow Elmo Lovano: https://Instagram.com/elmolovano https://Twitter.com/elmolovano Follow Go With Elmo: https://Instagram.com/gowithelmo https://twitter.com/gowithelmopod Go With Elmo Lovano on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@gowithelmo Follow Jammcard: https://Instagram.com/Jammcard https://TikTok.com/Jammcard https://Twitter.com/Jammcard Jammcard is the Music Professionals Network - https://jammcard.com The Jammcard app is an invite only social network for vetted music professionals. You can apply to join at https://jammcard.typeform.com/to/g58t0g Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 33 - Eric Moore is one of the greatest drummers on the planet. I’m constantly amazed by his talent, and over the last few years we’ve become good friends. I talk with Eric about his unique path to success, how he overcame the difficulties along the way, being an entrepreneur in music, his viral videos, and the deep love for our brother Aaron Spears <3 ‘Go with Elmo Lovano’ is a weekly podcast where Elmo interviews creatives and entrepreneurs in music on HOW they push forward every day, got where they are in their careers, manage their personal lives, and share lessons learned and their most important insights. Please SUBSCRIBE / FOLLOW this podcast to catch new episodes as soon as they drop! Your likes, comments and shares are much appreciated! Listen to the audio form of this podcast wherever you get your podcasts: https://rss.com/podcasts/gowithelmo (VIDEO): 33. Eric Moore - The epic drummer on his journey, success, adversity, Missy Elliott & Aaron Spears https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sMLizUPKAOs Follow Eric Moore https://www.instagram.com/ericmoore_ii Follow Elmo Lovano: https://Instagram.com/elmolovano https://Twitter.com/elmolovano Follow Go With Elmo: https://Instagram.com/gowithelmo https://twitter.com/gowithelmopod Go With Elmo Lovano on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@gowithelmo Follow Jammcard: https://Instagram.com/Jammcard https://TikTok.com/Jammcard https://Twitter.com/Jammcard Jammcard is the Music Professionals Network - https://jammcard.com The Jammcard app is an invite only social network for vetted music professionals. You can apply to join at https://jammcard.typeform.com/to/g58t0g Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 32 - Kicking off Season 2 of Go with Elmo with the amazing singer, songwriter, and mother, Christina Perri. Christina wrote the smash hits ‘A Thousand Years’ & ‘Jar of Hearts’ and is Elmo’s best friend. She sits down with Elmo to talk about her career, being a mother and her new lullaby albums. There are hilarious stories from over a decade of friendship in here <3 ‘Go with Elmo Lovano’ is a weekly podcast where Elmo interviews creatives and entrepreneurs in music on HOW they push forward every day, got where they are in their careers, manage their personal lives, and share lessons learned and their most important insights. Please SUBSCRIBE / FOLLOW this podcast to catch new episodes as soon as they drop! Your likes, comments and shares are much appreciated! Listen to the audio form of this podcast wherever you get your podcasts: https://rss.com/podcasts/gowithelmo Follow Christina Perri https://instagram.com/christinaperri Follow Elmo Lovano: https://Instagram.com/elmoovano https://Twitter.com/elmolovano Follow Go With Elmo: https://Instagram.com/gowithelmo https://twitter.com/gowithelmopod Go With Elmo Lovano on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@gowithelmo Follow Jammcard: https://Instagram.com/Jammcard https://TikTok.com/Jammcard https://Twitter.com/Jammcard Jammcard is the Music Professionals Network - https://jammcard.com The Jammcard app is an invite only social network for vetted music professionals. You can apply to join at https://jammcard.typeform.com/to/g58t0g Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 31 - Season 1 of Go With Elmo Lovano is officially complete! Thank YOU for listening and for all your love and feedback! Here are some of our favorite clips from the season. What are your favorite interviews of the year? Please let us know in the comments or review section. We’d love to hear! 0:00:00 Elmo Lovano intro 0:01:14 Jimmy Jam 0:11:57 Manny Marroquin 0:20:03 Nicole Row 0:23:12 Jesus Molina 0:24:12 James Fauntleroy 0:33:31 Luke Holland 0:36:49 Omarion 0:40:39 Larrance ‘Rance’ Dopson 0:44:09 Trap Jazz 0:46:20 Devon ‘Stixx’ Taylor 0:49:57 Christian James Hand 0:51:40 John JR Robinson 0:58:18 Larnell Lewis 1:00:42 Greyson Nekrutman 1:02:57 Ibrahim Maalouf 1:05:33 MonoNeon 1:06:45 Kaz Rodriguez 1:10:47 Ronald Bruner Jr. 1:17:00 Stanley Randolph 1:21:24 Adam Arrigo (Wave CEO) 1:27:28 Kakul Srivastava (Splice CEO) 1:32:00 Jeff Gitty 1:42:25 Mark Guiliana 1:49:36 Cimafunk 1:52:45 Isaiah Sharkey 1:57:29 Nick Kendall 2:00:24 Austin Beutner (LA Times CEO) 2:04:51 Terrace Martin 2:07:30 Trevor Lawrence Jr. ‘Go with Elmo Lovano’ is a weekly podcast where Elmo interviews creatives and entrepreneurs in music on HOW they push forward every day, got where they are in their careers, manage their personal lives, and share lessons learned and their most important insights. Please SUBSCRIBE / FOLLOW this podcast to catch new episodes as soon as they drop! Your likes, comments and shares are much appreciated! Listen to the audio form of this podcast wherever you get your podcasts: https://rss.com/podcasts/gowithelmo Follow School Gig: https://Instagram.com/schoolgig https://Twitter.com/school_gig Follow Elmo Lovano: https://Instagram.com/elmoovano https://Twitter.com/elmolovano Follow Go With Elmo: https://Instagram.com/gowithelmo https://twitter.com/gowithelmopod Go With Elmo Lovano on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@gowithelmo Follow Jammcard: https://Instagram.com/Jammcard https://TikTok.com/Jammcard https://Twitter.com/Jammcard Jammcard is the Music Professionals Network - https://jammcard.com The Jammcard app is an invite only social network for vetted music professionals. You can apply to join at https://jammcard.typeform.com/to/g58t0g Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 30 - After an incredibly successful career as the CEO of LA Times, CEO of San Diego Tribune, partner at Blackstone, Deputy Mayor of Los Angeles, and more, Austin Beutner turned his attention to how he can help people, specifically with drastically improving arts education in California public schools. Austin became the Superintendent of Los Angeles Unified School District, and then he created Proposition 28. Prop 28 brings $1B a year to California public schools to bring arts and music education to all 6 million kids in public schools in California! We dive deep into what Prop 28 is, how to get the funds, how he created the bill, how he passed it, how to become an arts or music teacher, and how our new platform School Gig connects arts educators with jobs at school and districts. Are you interested in becoming a teacher in California public schools? Go to schoolgig.us to build your resume and apply to arts educator jobs now! Are you a school district or school looking to hire arts educators? Sign up on schoolgig.us now to post your jobs and find amazing arts educators! ‘Go with Elmo Lovano’ is a weekly podcast where Elmo interviews creatives and entrepreneurs in music on HOW they push forward every day, got where they are in their careers, manage their personal lives, and share lessons learned and their most important insights. Please SUBSCRIBE / FOLLOW this podcast to catch new episodes as soon as they drop! Your likes, comments and shares are much appreciated! Listen to the audio form of this podcast wherever you get your podcasts: https://rss.com/podcasts/gowithelmo Follow School Gig: https://Instagram.com/schoolgig https://Twitter.com/school_gig Follow Elmo Lovano: https://Instagram.com/elmoovano https://Twitter.com/elmolovano Follow Go With Elmo: https://Instagram.com/gowithelmo https://twitter.com/gowithelmopod Go With Elmo Lovano on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@gowithelmo Follow Jammcard: https://Instagram.com/Jammcard https://TikTok.com/Jammcard https://Twitter.com/Jammcard Jammcard is the Music Professionals Network - https://jammcard.com The Jammcard app is an invite only social network for vetted music professionals. You can apply to join at https://jammcard.typeform.com/to/g58t0g Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 29 - Omarion is one of the greatest R&B artists ever, and more importantly, he’s one of the most kind and joyful people we’ve ever met. The multi-platinum recording artist who’s been writing hits for over 20+ years sits down with Elmo to discuss how he navigates life and the industry with a positive attitude. His new album “Full Circle : Sonic Book One” is at the top of the charts and on repeat in the Jammcard HQ. Omarion shares epic stories of working with the best producers in the business, major life lessons, incredible perspectives, and more. ‘Go with Elmo Lovano’ is a weekly podcast where Elmo interviews creatives and entrepreneurs in music on HOW they push forward every day, got where they are in their careers, manage their personal live, and share lessons learned and their most important insights. Please SUBSCRIBE / FOLLOW this podcast to catch new episodes as soon as they drop! Your likes, comments and shares are much appreciated! Listen to the audio form of this podcast wherever you get your podcasts: https://rss.com/podcasts/gowithelmo Follow Elmo Lovano: https://Instagram.com/elmoovano https://Twitter.com/elmolovano Follow Go With Elmo: https://Instagram.com/gowithelmo https://twitter.com/gowithelmopod Go With Elmo Lovano on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@gowithelmo Follow Rance https://instagram.com/omarion Follow Jammcard: https://Instagram.com/Jammcard https://TikTok.com/Jammcard https://Twitter.com/Jammcard Jammcard is the Music Professionals Network - https://jammcard.com The Jammcard app is an invite only social network for vetted music professionals. You can apply to join at https://jammcard.typeform.com/to/g58t0g Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 28 - 1500 or Nothin’ co-founder and CEO Larrance Dopson aka Rance 1500 has gone on to be one of the most important figures in music. He’s worked with dozens of the biggest names in music including Beyoncé, Jay Z, Nipsey Hussle, Ella Mai, Snoop Dogg and so much more. He has a successful (nearly) two decade long partnership with James Fauntleroy, a music school called 1500 Sound Academy, an entertainment compound in Inglewood called Volume Studios, and their own official day! Rance is full of great stories, inspiration, and incredible advice. ‘Go with Elmo Lovano’ is a weekly podcast where Elmo interviews creatives and entrepreneurs in music on HOW they push forward every day, got where they are in their careers, manage their personal live, and share lessons learned and their most important insights. Please SUBSCRIBE / FOLLOW this podcast to catch new episodes as soon as they drop! Your likes, comments and shares are much appreciated! Listen to the audio form of this podcast wherever you get your podcasts: https://rss.com/podcasts/gowithelmo Follow Elmo Lovano: https://Instagram.com/elmoovano https://Twitter.com/elmolovano Follow Go With Elmo: https://Instagram.com/gowithelmo https://twitter.com/gowithelmopod Go With Elmo Lovano on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@gowithelmo Follow Rance https://instagram.com/rance1500 Follow Jammcard: https://Instagram.com/Jammcard https://TikTok.com/Jammcard https://Twitter.com/Jammcard Jammcard is the Music Professionals Network - https://jammcard.com The Jammcard app is an invite only social network for vetted music professionals. You can apply to join at https://jammcard.typeform.com/to/g58t0g Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 27 - Kakul Srivastava is responsible for some of the most exciting technology built for artists and creatives. From her early years at Flickr, then years as a VP at Adobe, and now as the CEO of Splice, Kakul is an incredible innovator and empathetic leader. She sits down with Elmo to discuss the future of Splice, their new AI product, Create, how it can help creatives, and how she is leading the company to a thriving future. ‘Go with Elmo Lovano’ is a weekly podcast where Elmo interviews creatives and entrepreneurs in music on HOW they push forward every day, got where they are in their careers, manage their personal live, and share lessons learned and their most important insights. Please SUBSCRIBE / FOLLOW this podcast to catch new episodes as soon as they drop! Your likes, comments and shares are much appreciated! Listen to the audio form of this podcast wherever you get your podcasts: https://rss.com/podcasts/gowithelmo Follow Elmo Lovano: https://Instagram.com/elmoovano https://Twitter.com/elmolovano Follow Go With Elmo: https://Instagram.com/gowithelmo https://twitter.com/gowithelmopod Go With Elmo Lovano on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@gowithelmo Follow Splice https://instagram.com/Splice Follow Jammcard: https://Instagram.com/Jammcard https://TikTok.com/Jammcard https://Twitter.com/Jammcard Jammcard is the Music Professionals Network - https://jammcard.com The Jammcard app is an invite only social network for vetted music professionals. You can apply to join at https://jammcard.typeform.com/to/g58t0g Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 26 - James Fauntleroy has been called the most platinum person alive, but most importantly, he's an incredible human that we know and love. We talk about his amazing career and what it’s like to write songs with some of music’s biggest stars. From Bruno Mars to Justin Timberlake, Beyonce to Drake - The songs James write have won Grammy’s and go multi platinum. He sits with us and discusses his greatest lessons, outlook, and advice while enjoying a lot of laughs with Elmo. ‘Go with Elmo Lovano’ is a weekly podcast where Elmo interviews creatives and entrepreneurs in music on HOW they push forward every day, got where they are in their careers, manage their personal lives, learned lessons, and focus. Please SUBSCRIBE / FOLLOW this podcast to catch new episodes as soon as they drop! Your likes, comments and shares are much appreciated! Listen to the audio form of this podcast wherever you get your podcasts: https://rss.com/podcasts/gowithelmo Follow Elmo Lovano: https://Instagram.com/elmoovano https://Twitter.com/elmolovano Follow Go With Elmo: https://Instagram.com/gowithelmo https://twitter.com/gowithelmopod Go With Elmo Lovano on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@gowithelmo Follow James Fauntleroy https://instagram.com/Jamesfauntleroyii Follow Jammcard: https://Instagram.com/Jammcard https://TikTok.com/Jammcard https://Twitter.com/Jammcard Jammcard is the Music Professionals Network - https://jammcard.com The Jammcard app is an invite only social network for vetted music professionals. You can apply to join at https://jammcard.typeform.com/to/g58t0g Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 25 - Chris Moten, Devon ‘Stixx’ Taylor & Cassius Jay sit down to talk about their new hit film TRAP JAZZ, out now on Hulu! We talk about the film, seeing themselves on the big screen, making the movie, what it means to set a positive example and inspire, the importance and impact of fatherhood, making hits, all about where they came from (ATL!!) and what’s next. Make sure to check out the Trap Jazz film on Hulu, out now!! https://www.hulu.com/movie/trap-jazz-8e800478-3707-47ae-b39f-2838d33b6d00 Trap Jazz is the debut feature film from Jammcard Films! ‘Go with Elmo Lovano’ is a weekly podcast where Elmo interviews creatives and entrepreneurs in music on HOW they push forward every day, got where they are in their careers, manage their personal lives, learned lessons, and focus. Please SUBSCRIBE / FOLLOW this podcast to catch new episodes as soon as they drop! Your likes, comments and shares are much appreciated! Listen to the audio form of this podcast wherever you get your podcasts: https://rss.com/podcasts/gowithelmo Follow Elmo Lovano: https://Instagram.com/elmoovano https://Twitter.com/elmolovano Follow Go With Elmo: https://Instagram.com/gowithelmo https://twitter.com/gowithelmopod Go With Elmo Lovano on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@gowithelmo Follow Trap Jazz https://www.instagram.com/OFFICIALTRAPJAZZ/ Devon ‘Stixx’ Taylor https://www.instagram.com/stixxtaylor/ https://www.tiktok.com/stixxtaylor Cassius Jay https://www.instagram.com/cassiusjay07/ Chris Moten https://www.instagram.com/mrtrapjazz/ Follow Jammcard: https://Instagram.com/Jammcard https://TikTok.com/Jammcard https://Twitter.com/Jammcard Jammcard is the Music Professionals Network - https://jammcard.com The Jammcard app is an invite only social network for vetted music professionals. You can apply to join at https://jammcard.typeform.com/to/g58t0g Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 24- Devon ‘Stixx’ Taylor is likely the most working touring drummer in the world at this moment, drumming for artists such as Justin Beiber, Usher, Mary J. Blige, Rita Ora, and Nicki Minaj. In this fun conversation, Devon and Elmo discuss their new documentary film ‘Trap Jazz’ which comes out August 23rd on Hulu. This is the debut film from Jammcard Films and Elmo! Devon also tells stories of working with Justin Bieber, the trust in their relationship and how it got there, his work with Harv and WETHEBAND, all about the Atlanta scene, fatherhood, and a lot more. Make sure to check out the Trap Jazz film on Hulu, out August 23rd! Ya dig?! ‘Go with Elmo Lovano’ is a weekly podcast where Elmo interviews creatives and entrepreneurs in music on HOW they push forward every day, got where they are in their careers, manage their personal lives, learned lessons, and focus. Listen to the audio form of this podcast wherever you get your podcasts: https://rss.com/podcasts/gowithelmo Please SUBSCRIBE / FOLLOW this channel to catch the episodes as soon as they drop! Likes, comments and share are always appreciated. Go With Elmo Lovano on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@gowithelmo Follow Elmo Lovano: https://Instagram.com/elmoovano https://Twitter.com/elmolovano Follow Go With Elmo: https://Instagram.com/gowithelmo https://twitter.com/gowithelmopod Follow Devon ‘Stixx’ Taylor https://www.instagram.com/stixxtaylor/ https://www.tiktok.com/stixxtaylor Follow Jammcard: https://Instagram.com/Jammcard https://TikTok.com/Jammcard https://Twitter.com/Jammcard Jammcard is the Music Professionals Network - https://jammcard.com The Jammcard app is an invite only social network for vetted music professionals. You can apply to join at https://jammcard.typeform.com/to/g58t0g Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 23- Jesus Molina is one of the greatest pianists at the moment, and his story is unique and inspiring. Coming from Columbia, his rise in the music world came from hard work, dedication, fearlessness, and his ability to intrigue someone within seconds of seeing him play. From his humble upbringings to winning a scholarship at Berklee and on to viral stardom, Jesus tells us all about his amazing journey ‘Go with Elmo Lovano’ is a weekly podcast where Elmo interviews creatives and entrepreneurs in music on HOW they push forward every day, got where they are in their careers, manage their personal lives, learned lessons, and focus. Listen to the audio form of this podcast wherever you get your podcasts: https://rss.com/podcasts/gowithelmo Please SUBSCRIBE / FOLLOW this channel to cathch the episodes as soon as they drop! Likes, comments and share are always appreciated. Go With Elmo Lovano on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@gowithelmo Follow Elmo Lovano: https://Instagram.com/ElmoLovano https://Twitter.com/ElmoLovano Follow Go With Elmo: https://Instagram.com/gowithelmo https://twitter.com/gowithelmopod Follow Jesus Molina https://www.instagram.com/jesusmolinamusic/ Follow Jammcard: https://Instagram.com/Jammcard https://TikTok.com/Jammcard https://Twitter.com/Jammcard Jammcard is the Music Professionals Network - https://jammcard.com The Jammcard app is an invite only social network for vetted music professionals. You can apply to join at https://jammcard.typeform.com/to/g58t0g Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 22 - Part 2 of ‘Go with Elmo Lovano’ features legendary songwriter and producer, Jimmy Jam. In this episode, Jimmy talks about his work with Michael Jackson, Janet Jackson and Prince. What is was like to record them, write with them, produce them, balance their personas, and more. We recorded this live in Flyte Tyme Studios, and we’re releasing it in 2 parts (with a bonus part 3 only on YouTube). Make sure to SUBSCRIBE on YouTube and FOLLOW on Spotify, Apple or wherever you’re enjoying the pod from. Here is Part 1 of the Jimmy Jam interview- YouTube: https://youtu.be/2VQgpr2WNM0 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7khFoQUDQYtby702y2RqS1?si=496207905dbc4696 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/go-with-elmo-lovano/id1652718611?i=1000615900477 RSS: https://rss.com/podcasts/gowithelmo/981720/ ‘Go with Elmo Lovano’ is a weekly podcast where Elmo interviews creatives and entrepreneurs in music on HOW they push forward every day, got where they are in their careers, manage their personal lives, learned lessons, and focus. Listen to the audio form of this podcast wherever you get your podcasts: https://rss.com/podcasts/gowithelmo Please subscribe to this channel so you can watch the videos as soon as they drop! Follow Elmo Lovano: Instagram.com/ElmoLovano Twitter.com/ElmoLovano Follow Jimmy Jam https://Instagram.com/flytetimejam https://twitter.com/flytetymejam Follow Jammcard: https://Instagram.com/Jammcard https://TikTok.com/Jammcard https://Twitter.com/Jammcard Jammcard is the Music Professionals Network - https://jammcard.com The Jammcard app is an invite only social network for vetted music professionals. You can apply to join at https://jammcard.typeform.com/to/g58t0g Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 21 of Go with Elmo Lovano features legendary songwriter and producer, Jimmy Jam. In this episode, Jimmy talks about his 50 year partnership with Terry Lewis, what it’s like to work with some of the world's biggest stars & tells some amazing stories from a lifetime spent in music. We recorded this live in Flyte Tyme Studios, and we’re releasing it in 2 parts (with a bonus part 3 only on YouTube). Make sure to SUBSCRIBE on YouTube and FOLLOW on Spotify, Apple or wherever you’re enjoying the pod from. Go with Elmo Lovano is a weekly podcast where Elmo interviews creatives and entrepreneurs in music on HOW they push forward every day, got where they are in their careers, manage their personal lives, learned lessons, and focus. Listen to the audio form of this podcast wherever you get your podcasts: https://rss.com/podcasts/gowithelmo You can listen LIVE to Go with Elmo Lovano every week on the Amp app (live.onamp.com/elmolovano) or on demand wherever you get your podcasts. Please subscribe to this channel so you can watch the videos as soon as they drop! Follow Elmo Lovano: Instagram.com/ElmoLovano Twitter.com/ElmoLovano Follow Jimmy Jam https://Instagram.com/flytetimejam https://twitter.com/flytetymejam Follow Jammcard: https://Instagram.com/Jammcard https://TikTok.com/Jammcard https://Twitter.com/Jammcard Jammcard is the Music Professionals Network - https://jammcard.com The Jammcard app is an invite only social network for vetted music professionals. You can apply to join at https://jammcard.typeform.com/to/g58t0g Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 20 of Go with Elmo Lovano features bass guitar heroine Nicole Row. In this episode, Nicole talks about her great times in Panic! At The Disco and her brand new gig with Incubus. Nicole also talks about her experiences being a woman on the road and how leaving LA has helped her reach new levels of creativity. Go with Elmo Lovano is a weekly podcast where Elmo interviews creatives and entrepreneurs in music and goes deep on HOW they push forward every day, got where they are with their careers, manage their personal lives, and what they’re currently focusing on. Listen to the audio form of this podcast wherever you get your podcasts: https://rss.com/podcasts/gowithelmo You can listen LIVE to Go with Elmo Lovano every week on the Amp app (live.onamp.com/elmolovano) or on demand wherever you get your podcasts. Please subscribe to this channel so you can watch the videos as soon as they drop! Follow Elmo Lovano:Instagram.com/ElmoLovanoTwitter.com/ElmoLovano Follow Nicole Rowhttps://Instagram.com/nicolesrowhttps://twitter.com/Nicolesrow Follow Jammcard:https://Instagram.com/Jammcardhttps://TikTok.com/Jammcardhttps://Twitter.com/Jammcard Jammcard is the Music Professionals Network - https://jammcard.com The Jammcard app is an invite only social network for vetted music professionals. You can apply to join at https://jammcard.typeform.com/to/g58t0g Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 19 of Go with Elmo Lovano features guitar sensation Isaiah Sharkey. In this episode Sharkey talks about going from guitar player to becoming an artist. His crazy story on how he got the gig with D’Angelo, backing up other superstar guitar players like John Mayer, what his dream gig is and more.Go with Elmo Lovano is a weekly podcast where Elmo interviews creatives and entrepreneurs in music and goes deep on HOW they push forward every day, got where they are with their careers, manage their personal lives, and what they’re currently focusing on.Listen to the audio form of this podcast wherever you get your podcasts: https://rss.com/podcasts/gowithelmoYou can listen LIVE to Go with Elmo Lovano every week on the Amp app (live.onamp.com/elmolovano) or on demand wherever you get your podcasts. Please subscribe to this channel so you can watch the videos as soon as they drop!Follow Elmo Lovano:Instagram.com/ElmoLovanoTwitter.com/ElmoLovanoFollow Isaiah Sharkey: https://Instagram.com/Sharkey335https://twitter.com/Sharkey335Follow Jammcard:https://Instagram.com/Jammcardhttps://TikTok.com/Jammcardhttps://Twitter.com/JammcardJammcard is the Music Professionals Network - https://jammcard.comThe Jammcard app is an invite only social network for vetted music professionals. You can apply to join at https://jammcard.typeform.com/to/g58t0g Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices