JimmyFro Show interview FAQ
Q: What is the purpose of your podcast?
A: It’s partially intended to be a showcase for independent artists both local and global with favoritism to Youngstown Warren NE Ohio artists. I hope that it will also be a network pool and tool for artists that are trying to make a mark in the local music scene if not the secular music industry. The show can also serve as a Consumer Reports reference for artists to know which Venue’s take care of musicians and which ones may rip you off.
Q: What is a Podcast?
A: See previous post, “What is it ..a pod what?”
Q: Why am I listening to your podcast and why would an artist want to be interviewed by you when there are other podcasts and radio shows featuring local music?
A: Well, I was born and raised in Warren Ohio and I’ve made alot of musician friends in garages & bars over the years. You’ll be surprised by many of the well known artists that I have sheduled to be interviewed. My show is non-profit, I’m an artist myself who has tried to make a name for myself, I have been apart of several bands going back to elementary school concert band, marching band, jazz band, YSU Dana Choir, to black sabbath tribute band Rat Salad. I lived in NY for three years returning to Ohio to form the band MALISON FROWN. We played with acts such as The Infidels,Bunji Jambo, Liquid Brick, Coinmonster while also more recently writing 4 original songs with the band DOWNLOAD and releasing my original music EP CD “Summer Days”, Most recently I performed and recorded with 7 Saturdays (French Blue +3) I also was the guy who put together LOCALPALOOZA, a RuKusRadio DJ, and I think I have a large bank of experience and knowledge that can help younger aspiring artists. If not by sharing the knowledge of what to to.. maybe what NOT to do. I have many mistakes that one can learn from.
Sweetening the deal, if you come to my house for an interview, I will buy your CD and maybe even a Tshirt. You are also welcome to have a CD copy of the interview and I will master any live songs performed on the show if you’d like. It’s my intention to use this show to help with kickstarter campaigns and sponsor an artist once a year to take them to the SXSW Music Converence in Austin TX.
Q: Do I have to play a song for the recorded interview?
A: No, but you are welcome to.
Q: How long does an interview take?
A: I will wrap it up at the 50minute mark not allowing actually recording to go over 1 Hr. Just be here a 15 minutes before scheduled slot. It’s a relentless non-stop production, so although you’ll have the chance to request edits of flubs, you don’t have to sit through post production or technical pauses.
Q: Where will this podcast recording be available?
A: I will promote via facebook, twitter, and I do a live show at The Lemon Grove. It will eventually be available for FREE downloading and Ipod syncing @ iTunes and obviously @ www.jimmyfro.com.
Q: I hate iTunes and would like Apple to die in a pool of hot lava and razors.
A: Well.. that’s a bit graphic, but to answer your concern.. there will be a MP3 podcast player and maybe even an Ap.available at Jimmyfro.com WordPress tells me that they can swing that. SpinXpress will also host the audio file.
Q: What do I bring to your house and can you come to me?
A: Just bring a CD of your material or any indie artist you want to showcase/share. Bring an XL Tshirt too. This is so low stress. I want it to be like friends chilling ..listening to albums..Cd’s, talking music in a comfortable living room. Yes, I can.. come to you.. however, you will sound better and have more editing options if u come to me, and I will buy some merch off ya.
Q: How do I contact you to schedule an interview?
A: Email me at Jimmyfro5@aol.com or Jimmy@Jimmyfro.com.
Q: How do I prepare for the interview?
A: Just put on pants and shoes, then show up at our mutually agreed upon scheduled time. As this endeavor is partly intended to be beneficial to me as well, I encourage guests to ask me questions about my music and my history if you’d like. You can bring specific dates, web addresses, that will help promote an upcoming show. Choose a show, party, etc, that is at least 3 weeks ahead of interview date. This allows me time to edit, tweek, and drop podcast in a time appropriate manner. Have a band or artist, movie, song, you’d like to plug for the end of the show.
Q: Do I have to be an artist who writes original music?
A: No, a musician is a musician. As a matter of fact, this subject will reoccur on the show.
Q: My whole band wants to come for the interview, is that cool?
A: It’s cool.. however, I only have 3 lapel microphones, so to minimize my post production, I can only mic up 2 members.
Q: What kind of independent music do you listen to?
A: Check out my spotified playlist.
