Episode 30 of Guess That Record has Jackson speaking with longtime music executive Pete Ganbarg! Pete was in charge of A&R at Atlantic Record for 16 years, and has worked with artists like Santana, Twenty One Pilots, Run DMC, Donna Summer, and Chaka Khan. He now runs his own company called Pure Tone Music, and is the host of the Rock & Roll High School Podcast where he interviews legendary figures in contemporary music. In the episode, Jackson and Pete talk about how he ended up in A&R, what it's like to work for a historic label like Atlantic, and the creation of his podcast.
Get Connected With Pete:
https://www.rockschoolpodcast.com/
Guess That Record is sponsored by:
Marvel Marketing (https://marvelmarketing.ca/)
Guitarworks (https://guitarworks.ca/)
Recordland (https://www.instagram.com/recordlandcalgary/)
Guess That Record is picked up on radio by these amazing stations:
CKMS (https://radiowaterloo.ca/)
CKXU (https://ckxu.com/)
KVCU (https://1190.radio/)
South Devon Sound (https://southdevonsound.co.uk/)
Visit our website (https://guessthatrecordpodcast.com/)
Visit our Spotify playlist (https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0B5g5u7usVmyLa3IXmga4P)
Follow us on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/guessthatrecord/?hl=en)
Follow us on TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@guessthatrecord)
Subscribe to our YouTube Channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkDkfXa3P5XIRWIQkdQ0B9Q)
--------
41:02
Episode 29 (Ozzie Melendez)
The newest episode of Guess That Record has Jackson speaking with Ozzie Melendez! Ozzie is a world class trombone player, and since 2023 he's been a member of the E Street Band with Bruce Springsteen. Besides that, he's worked with artists like Billy Joel, Paul Simon, Diana Ross, and many more. In the episode, Jackson and Ozzie talk about how he got started on trombone, working with Billy Joel, and what to expect for Bruce Springsteen's upcoming run of European dates.
Get tickets to Bruce Springsteen's 2025 tour here: https://brucespringsteen.net/tour/
Get Connected With Ozzie:
https://ozziemelendez.com/
Guess That Record is sponsored by:
Marvel Marketing (https://marvelmarketing.ca/)
Guitarworks (https://guitarworks.ca/)
Recordland (https://www.instagram.com/recordlandcalgary/)
Guess That Record is picked up on radio by these amazing stations:
CKMS (https://radiowaterloo.ca/)
CKXU (https://ckxu.com/)
South Devon Sound (https://southdevonsound.co.uk/)
Visit our website (https://guessthatrecordpodcast.com/)
Visit our Spotify playlist (https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0B5g5u7usVmyLa3IXmga4P)
Follow us on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/guessthatrecord/?hl=en)
Follow us on TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@guessthatrecord)
Subscribe to our YouTube Channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkDkfXa3P5XIRWIQkdQ0B9Q)
--------
32:52
Episode 28 (Amy Birnbaum)
In this episode of Guess That Record, Jackson speaks with Amy Birnbaum. Amy is the Sr. Director, A&R and Artist Relations at Round Hill Music. Round Hill is a publishing company with a diverse roster that includes Jim Vallance, Randy Bachman, Rob Thomas, and many more. The company handles services like royalty collection, and sync licensing amongst others. During the interview, Amy talks about her time as a backing vocalist, working on Broadway, and what has made Round Hill one of the most successful music publishing companies.
Get Connected With Amy:
https://www.instagram.com/amybirnbaummm/?hl=en
Guess That Record is sponsored by:
Marvel Marketing (https://marvelmarketing.ca/)
Guitarworks (https://guitarworks.ca/)
Recordland (https://www.instagram.com/recordlandcalgary/)
Guess That Record is picked up on radio by these amazing stations:
CKMS (https://radiowaterloo.ca/)
CKXU (https://ckxu.com/)
South Devon Sound (https://southdevonsound.co.uk/)
Visit our website (https://guessthatrecordpodcast.com/)
Visit our Spotify playlist (https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0B5g5u7usVmyLa3IXmga4P)
Follow us on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/guessthatrecord/?hl=en)
Follow us on TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@guessthatrecord)
Subscribe to our YouTube Channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkDkfXa3P5XIRWIQkdQ0B9Q)
--------
46:41
Episode 27 (Claire Bernardin)
In this episode of Guess That Record, Jackson speaks with Claire Bernardin! Claire is the Director, A&R at BMG, where she's responsible for discovering talent and looking after current clients signed to the company's publishing division. During this great conversation, Claire and Jackson talk about her career path, what makes BMG different than other music companies, and how Claire keeps an eye out for new talent.
Get Connected With Claire:
https://www.instagram.com/c1erb/?hl=en
Guess That Record is sponsored by:
Marvel Marketing (https://marvelmarketing.ca/)
Guitarworks (https://guitarworks.ca/)
Recordland (https://www.instagram.com/recordlandcalgary/)
Guess That Record is picked up on radio by these amazing stations:
CKMS (https://radiowaterloo.ca/)
CKXU (https://ckxu.com/)
South Devon Sound (https://southdevonsound.co.uk/)
Visit our website (https://guessthatrecordpodcast.com/)
Visit our Spotify playlist (https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0B5g5u7usVmyLa3IXmga4P)
Follow us on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/guessthatrecord/?hl=en)
Follow us on TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@guessthatrecord)
Subscribe to our YouTube Channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkDkfXa3P5XIRWIQkdQ0B9Q)
--------
36:55
Episode 26 (Donna Halper)
This episode of Guess That Record has Jackson speaking with Radio Personality, Professor, and Writer Donna Halper! Donna started in radio in the 1960s, working her way up from her campus radio station to become the Music Director at WMMS in Cleveland. During this stint in 1974, Donna famously became the first DJ to play the music of Rush on American radio, which helped launch their career. Following her time in radio, Donna has worked in academia, teaching at various universities and writing on subjects like media history. She holds a Ph.D. in communication from UMass Amherst, and in 2023 was inducted into the Massachusetts Broadcasters Hall of Fame.
Get Connected With Donna:
https://www.instagram.com/dlhalper/?hl=en
Guess That Record is sponsored by:
Marvel Marketing (https://marvelmarketing.ca/)
Guitarworks (https://guitarworks.ca/)
Recordland (https://www.instagram.com/recordlandcalgary/)
Guess That Record is picked up on radio by these amazing stations:
CKMS (https://radiowaterloo.ca/)
CKXU (https://ckxu.com/)
South Devon Sound (https://southdevonsound.co.uk/)
Visit our website (https://guessthatrecordpodcast.com/)
Visit our Spotify playlist (https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0B5g5u7usVmyLa3IXmga4P)
Follow us on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/guessthatrecord/?hl=en)
Follow us on TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@guessthatrecord)
Subscribe to our YouTube Channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkDkfXa3P5XIRWIQkdQ0B9Q)
Guess That Record is a podcast hosted by Canadian musician Jackson Reed. Each week Jackson will sit down with a special guest for an in-depth interview about their career and experiences. Then, the guest will have to guess which album Jackson pulled from his collection, leading to a discussion about the record. A show for anyone that’s a fan of music, Guess That Record will be posting new episodes on Wednesdays!
Follow us on Instagram @guessthatrecord
Sverige