APRI Grand Central 2015

Kiler Davenport Live: Interview with Bradford Loomis and Beth Whitney

aprifriends2014@gmail.com (Marion Pound) — Fri, 16 Sep 2016 19:06:00 +0000

When artists Beth Whitney and Bradford Loomis began writing together, they had no idea their casual co-writing experiment would blossom into the much anticipated album The Banner Days (releasing August 23rd on MTS Records). That first night, they wrote “My Beloved” in two hours. And after a few more writing sessions, it was clear to both, that these songs merited a bold decision. From the first time they played together, along with Beth’s husband/collaborator, Aaron Fishburn, the chemistry has been powerful. The combination of Beth’s delicate, pure, and melodious voice and Bradford’s soulful, growling tone makes for a beautifully heart wrenching harmonious blend. Their dramatic crescendos, minimalist intensity, through intricate harmonies have elicited comparisons to The Civil Wars, the Swell Season, and Robert Plant and Alison Krauss’ Raising Sand. With equal parts sweetly anthemic, pop tinged folk, provided by Beth, and Bradford’s gritty, passionate Americana Roots sound.

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Kiler Davenport Live: Interview with Doug Briney

aprifriends2014@gmail.com (Marion Pound) — Fri, 16 Sep 2016 19:00:00 +0000

Doug Briney embodies all things country: His personality is warm and inviting, some would say down-to-earth, recalling the disposition of many a Southern Gentleman from yesteryear. With a 2013 Independent Country Music Association Award, eight months on the Roots Music Report charts, international airplay and live performances at Rodeo Alaska, The Iditarod, The Grinder’s Switch Hour, Alaska State Fair, and Dan McGuiness’ on Music Row, among countless others, this God-fearing road warrior, with the warm baritone voice and love for all things southern, is ready to release his second album project, aptly titled Super Country Cowboy. On this album, Doug has created a tasteful blend of yesterday's traditional country roots and today's radio- friendly contemporary sounds, to invoke all the best that is American: Love of God, Family and the US of A. A recent move to Nashville, Tennessee has brought Doug to the epicenter of the country music industry.

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Kiler Davenport Live: Interview with Hicks (Miqael Persson)

aprifriends2014@gmail.com (Marion Pound) — Fri, 16 Sep 2016 18:53:00 +0000

Hicks (Miqael Persson) is an accomplished songwriter from the south of Sweden, with multiple Gold and Platinum records to his credit. His rock-edged songs have been recorded by artists like Jimi Jamison (Survivor), Giant (Dann Huff), Bobby Kimball (Toto), Little River Band, W.E.T. (Featuring Jeff Scott Soto), Grammy nominated Toby Hitchcock and Grammy winner, Barbados. He has also written with Nashville heavy-hitters like Anthony Smith, Dallas Rogers, Dennis Morgan and Sharon Vaughn. In late June 2014, “Hayride” will become his first official US radio single release on MTS Records.

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Kiler Davenport Live: Interview with Xander Demos

aprifriends2014@gmail.com (Marion Pound) — Fri, 16 Sep 2016 18:25:00 +0000

Xander Demos is one of today’s premier shred metal guitarists. Based in Pittsburgh, PA, he currently fronts his own band, XDB and national tribute act, James Rivera’s Sabbath Judas Sabbath, as well as playing in Rivera’s solo band. Xander performs in excess of 100times a year, and he is active in recording collaborations with artists all over the world. Xander plays guitars from Suhr, McNaught and Conklin, with whom he has endorsement deals. His endorsement from these guitar companies is a testament to his impressive skills and his deep commitment to playing the best guitars in the world.

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Kiler Davenport Live: Interview with Jiggley Jones

aprifriends2014@gmail.com (Marion Pound) — Fri, 16 Sep 2016 18:25:00 +0000

“His sound is so huge, it seems like it is everywhere and is as much coming to him as from him. He appears to be drawing in the sound while drawing in the listener.” A quote from former manager George Grauer, and a great description of the musical attitude that encompasses the debut release from singer/songwriter Jiggley Jones.

Now under the professional direction of MTS Management Group and Michael Stover, who says “ Jiggley has that one-of-a-kind sound that I look for in an artist. His songs will touch you and move you with their beautiful lyrics and melodic strength.”

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Kiler Davenport Live with Host Kiler Davenport: Interview with Jim Levatte

aprifriends2014@gmail.com (Marion Pound) — Thu, 15 Sep 2016 17:50:00 +0000

Jim Levatte is a Canadian producer and engineer. He plays all the instruments and handles all the vocals on his original songs. They are recorded at his studio in Westport, Ontario.

Born and raised in small town Ontario Canada, Jim had taken to music at an early age. While all his friends played hockey, Jim decided music was his passion,and a guitar replaced his hockey stick. Smiths Falls was a railroad, and manufacturing town, so one had only to step outside, absorb their surroundings, and songs would literally write themselves. Jim wrote his first song at 9 years of age and has since released 6 studio albums. His band was a staple on the local club scene for years, and due to a car accident in 2013, which forced Jim to walk away from his home construction
business, his band has recently reformed.

The first single "This Aint My Day" has already garnered a buzz, and is getting a lot of industry attention, debuting at #68 on the New Music Weekly country charts. Stay tuned...

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APRI PRESENTS: KILER DAVENPORT SPOKEN WORD

aprifriends2014@gmail.com (Marion Pound) — Wed, 14 Sep 2016 20:44:00 +0000

KILER DAVENPORT SPOKEN WORD

aprifriends2014@gmail.com (Marion Pound) — Mon, 14 Mar 2016 20:58:00 +0000

THERE WILL ALWAYS BE THOSE

aprifriends2014@gmail.com (Marion Pound) — Mon, 14 Mar 2016 20:38:00 +0000

THERE WILL ALWAYS BE THOSE - ORIGINAL SPOKEN WORD BY KILER DAVENPORT

SIGNS AND WONDERS

aprifriends2014@gmail.com (Marion Pound) — Mon, 14 Mar 2016 20:37:00 +0000

SIGNS AND WONDERS - ORIGINAL SPOKEN WORD BY KILER DAVENPORT

COMING HOME

aprifriends2014@gmail.com (Marion Pound) — Mon, 14 Mar 2016 20:37:00 +0000

COMING HOME - ORIGINAL SPOKEN WORD BY KILER DAVENPORT

ASHAMED OF HUMAN RACE

aprifriends2014@gmail.com (Marion Pound) — Mon, 14 Mar 2016 20:35:00 +0000

ASHAMED OF HUMAN RACE - ORIGINAL SPOKEN WORD BY KILER DAVENPORT

RANTS AND RAMBLES

aprifriends2014@gmail.com (Marion Pound) — Mon, 14 Mar 2016 20:35:00 +0000

RANTS AND RAMBLES - ORIGINAL SPOKEN WORD BY KILER DAVENPORT

I AM

aprifriends2014@gmail.com (Marion Pound) — Mon, 14 Mar 2016 20:34:00 +0000

I AM - ORIGINAL SPOKEN WORD BY KILER DAVENPORT

FOOD FOR WORMS

aprifriends2014@gmail.com (Marion Pound) — Mon, 14 Mar 2016 20:33:00 +0000

FOOD FOR WORMS - ORIGINAL SPOKEN WORD BY KILER DAVENPORT

APRI GC PRESENTS: Tom's Take with Host Tom Ufert on Mix Cloud

aprifriends2014@gmail.com (Marion Pound) — Sun, 21 Feb 2016 20:36:00 +0000

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Kiler Davenport Live: Interview with Ellis Amburn

aprifriends2014@gmail.com (Marion Pound) — Tue, 22 Sep 2015 06:58:00 +0000

Ellis Amburn worked as a reporter-researcher at Newsweek before becoming a book editor at Putnam, where he edited Jack Kerouac, John Le Carre, William Golding, Edward Albee, and Paul Gallico. He was also editor-in-chief at Delacorte, and at Morrow, an editor and collaborator on books by Shelley Winters, Sammy Davis, Jr., Lana Wood, and Priscilla Presley on her #1 bestseller, ELVIS AND ME. He is the author of DARK STAR: THE ROY ORBISON STORY; PEARL: THE OBSESSIONS AND PASSIONS OF JANIS JOPLIN; BUDDY HOLLY; and SUBTERRANEAN KEROUAC.

THE MOST BEAUTIFUL WOMAN IN THE WORLD is a magnificent biography of the Academy Award®-winning actress and legendary beauty.

The book captures the unparalleled Elizabeth Taylor in all her tragedy and splendor -- her tumultuous loves, her doomed affections, her shocking excesses, her courage, and her inimitable style. Filled with stunning revelations about the men in her life (Burton, Clift, Hilton, Dean, Fisher), the book also details Taylor’s life in recent years. Amburn shares information about Taylor’s health concerns, her unswerving devotion to Michael Jackson and her reaction to his untimely death, her appointment by HRH Queen Elizabeth II as Dame Commander of the British Empire and Taylor’s work to support gay rights. THE MOST BEAUTIFUL WOMAN IN THE WORLD is a candid, incandescent retelling of Taylor’s life is cinematic in scope, and provides a glorious celebration of a brilliant star that none in Hollywood or heaven could ever outshine.

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Interview with Ellis Amburn with Host Kiler Davenport by Kiler Davenport on Mixcloud

Kiler Davenport Live: Interview with Author Mark Giglio

aprifriends2014@gmail.com (Marion Pound) — Tue, 22 Sep 2015 06:44:00 +0000

About Mark Giglio:

I started my adult life with an honorable discharge from the Air Force followed by a degree in English. Along came a wife and a baby boy. Circumstances lead me to follow my own bent and not the one I studied. I feel I have tasted enough of the bitter and sweet of life to share my notion of the life’s essence in my writing. I’ve always been interested in the connections people have with each other and the world around them. History, humanities, art, philosophy, anthropology, world religions and the natural world have been a fascination for me and a fountain head for inspiration.

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Interview with Author Mark Giglio by Kiler Davenport by Kiler Davenport on Mixcloud

Kiler Davenport Live: Interview with Author Josephine Ranes

aprifriends2014@gmail.com (Marion Pound) — Tue, 22 Sep 2015 06:20:00 +0000

Josephine is an adopted only child that grew up in the Pacific Northwest until her father joined the military and she moved around to several states until settling in Texas. After 18 years, she moved back to the Pacific Northwest to be closer to family.

Josephine began writing as a child, but due to the nature of her writing, was told to stop. She then picked it back up in her 20′s, and now has published 9 books. Most are poetry, one is short stories. She has also written 3 songs, all of which are now recorded.

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Interview with Author Josephine Ranes with Host Kiler Davenport by Kiler Davenport on Mixcloud

Kiler Davenport Live: Interview with Eric Crow Daven

aprifriends2014@gmail.com (Marion Pound) — Tue, 22 Sep 2015 06:01:00 +0000

Eric Crow Daven:
Writer, Author, Poet

Born and raised in Brooklyn, East New York, Eric has seen first hand the difference between moving a product and becoming the product. Eric has spent the last few years of his life becoming the product.

In 2002, he put his pen and his love for poetry seriously and joins a poetry troupe called “Machismo Redefined”. He became one of the founding members along side John "Chance" Acevedo and Nathan Pearson, performing at multiple poetry venues including the world-famous Nuyorican Poets Café. He has published and distributed his first poetry book and soundtrack entitled “Blank Pages”.

In 2003, he got the chance of a lifetime to perform a poem that he co-written with his friend, Sean Pamp for the NBA All-Star game on ESPN. In 2008, he published his second poetry book entitled “Windows to my Past”, and created a soundtrack in which he made available on iTunes.com. In 2009, Eric released his third poetry book entitled “Sinning on my way to Church”.

In 2012, Eric has set forth his fourth and maybe his final poetry book "The Search for Substance";and he has added the title of Creator and Executive Producer with the creation of his first internet show "THE CIPHER". With his eye on the future and soon to be release short story book and a series of children books, the future is merely a few words away.

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Kiler Davenport Live: Interview with Andy Ross

aprifriends2014@gmail.com (Marion Pound) — Tue, 22 Sep 2015 05:45:00 +0000

Combining his entrepreneurial spirit with his love for music and outdoor adventure, the ever-busy Andy Ross has begun filming the 8th season of Maximum Archery on The Sportsman’s Channel while also releasing his second CD, “Cold Dead Hand.” The title track off that CD, captures the emotion of the gun rights debate and serves as a rallying cry for millions of Americans. (remember Charleton Heston?)

In addition to performing with his band and conducting media interviews, Andy also serves as president and the creative force behind severalcbusiness ventures such as Velvet Antler Wine, the first wine chosencspecifically to pair with wild game; Kross Road Guitars, a one-of-a-kind camo acoustic guitar; and Maximum Archery: The Game, a first-person interactive video game that allows players to “be Andy” and taking them through all facets of a hunt. Also on the horizon is a revolutionary new bow designed by Andy’s new company Ambush Archery.

Andy’s music career began with the desire to create a strong theme song for the 5th season of Maximum Archery, which led him to contact Chopper Anderson.

Andy’s entrepreneurial spirit and love of music have been passed down from his dad, Bud Ross, the creator of the legendary Kustom tuck and roll amps and Ross Pedals. “Dad was incredibly creative and innovative and I try to bring that same spirit and level of accomplishment to everything I do; my music, the new bow, the wine, the guitar and the video game, states Andy. I hope you like them all.”

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Kiler Davenport Live: Interview with Andy Ross by Kiler Davenport on Mixcloud

Kiler Davenport Live: Interview with Bernie Nelson

aprifriends2014@gmail.com (Marion Pound) — Tue, 22 Sep 2015 04:34:00 +0000

Like new strings on a well-traveled guitar, Bernie Nelson is both timely and timeless. Bernie's rich country vocals and well-crafted lyrics comfortably draw you in at his sellout shows.
With his roots seated deep in the truest form of country music, Bernie attributes his selection and conviction with his songs to his closeness with Country's best like Guy Clark, Rodney Crowell, Townes Van Zant and the more modern Garth Brooks and Chris Ledoux.

A favorite at the world famous Bluebird Café. Bernie has also graced the stages along side his legendary friends like Darryl Worley, Tracy Lawrence, Leroy Parnell and many others.

If he's not performing or writing, he can be found teaching his craft at his log home west of Nashville. That's right, he shares his expertise with aspiring songwriters at his infamous “Weekend At Bernie's” Songwriters Camp.

Bernie has been blessed with a successful career both as a songwriter and entertainer. His songs have sold over 25 million copies with multi-platinum cuts on the works of major artists such as Conway Twitty, Ricky Van Shelton, Kenny Chesney, Wynona, Colin Raye, Confederate Railroad, Chris Ledoux, Kris Kristofferson, John Anderson and many more.

Bernie achieved 'million-airplay' status on his #1 hit, “Daddy Never Was The Cadillac Kind” with Confederate Railroad. Most recently he's enjoyed success with cuts on Mark Wills' “Looking For America”, Montgomery Gentry's “Damn Baby” and Tracy Lawrence's “ 'The Ride' and 'Heaven For A While'”.

Kiler Davenport Live: Interview with Bernie Nelson by Kiler Davenport on Mixcloud

Kiler Davenport Live: Interview with Josey Milner

aprifriends2014@gmail.com (Marion Pound) — Tue, 22 Sep 2015 03:52:00 +0000

Country Music Starlet, Josey Milner burst onto the international radio airwaves with her first release in September 2012, a cover version of Miranda Lambert’s “Dead Flowers.” The debut international single from this Kansas City, MO native received airplay overseas in Belgium, Netherlands, Australia, UK, Austria, Germany, Denmark, Canada, Poland and Japan, while placing in the Top 10 of an internationally-recognized country music chart. Meanwhile, her Youtube video for another classic cover, Patsy Cline’s “Walking After Midnight” has received more than 60,000 views. With recent performances at fairs and festivals in Kansas and Missouri, including a spot on the Missouri State Fair and an opener for country star Chris Cagle, this former teen rodeo and pageant princess is poised for stardom on the international country music stage.

In January 2013, Josey embarked on her very first radio promotion tour, visiting stations in Tennessee, Kansas, Missouri, Iowa and Oklahoma. Also that month, she was named as one of the Top 10 “Hottest New Stars” in a book from PDS Entertainment. In April, Josey was nominated for Most Promising Youth Artist at the 2013 Independent Country Music Association awards. One thing is for certain, wherever her music may take her, she will always remain the small-town girl with the rodeo spurs still hanging on her wall. For more information on Josey Milner, please visit www.joseymilner.com.

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Kiler Davenport Live: Interview with Josey Milner by Kiler Davenport on Mixcloud

Kiler Davenport Live: Interview with Klassika Trio

aprifriends2014@gmail.com (Marion Pound) — Tue, 22 Sep 2015 03:29:00 +0000

Bio for Klassika Trio:

Klassika combines the two genres of pop music and opera. Three classically trained voices form a harmonious blend of unique sound and style that is known as Popera or Classical Crossover. The trio performs a stunning variety of songs while singing in English, Italian, Spanish and French. Klassika has three members: Jolanda Nel, Clint Shepherd, and Chris Romeo.

Clint Shepherd – Tenor -- Clint previously directed the comedies LOVE SEX AND THE IRS, FOREIGNER, A LITTLE MURDER NEVER HURT ANYBODY and DON’T DRESS FOR DINNER. Credits include SHARPLESS (Madame Butterfly), GERMONT (La Traviata), Silvio (I Pagliacci), Warden/ FRANK (Die Fledermaus), FATHER (Hansel and Gretel) and ZUNIGA (Carmen).Clint has joined forces with the very talented and beautiful Jolanda Nel to produce a dream that they both share: A concert with classically trained singers performing popular songs and classic favorites.

Jolanda Nel – Soprano -- Jolanda Nel was born and raised in South Africa and graduated from the Pretoria School of Performing Arts. She performed the roles of: CONSTANZE, Dialogues of the Carmelites; DESPINA, Cosi fan Tutte; RITA, Rita; LAURETTA, Gianni Schicchi. She received two achievement scholarships and graduated with honors. Jolanda recently became co-owner of M.D.H.F. Productions, LLC. and is very excited to join forces with the very creative Clint Shepherd.

Chris Romeo – Tenor -- Chris can often be seen performing with the St. Petersburg Opera Company. When Chris is not performing his second passion is helping people with his music. Working closely with the non-profit organization, Creative Clay, Chris is able to bring music to patients, families and caregivers in healthcare communities in the Greater Tampa Bay area.

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Kiler Davenport Live: Interview with Klassika Trio by Kiler Davenport on Mixcloud

Kiler Davenport Live: Interview with Ed Roman

aprifriends2014@gmail.com (Marion Pound) — Tue, 22 Sep 2015 02:36:00 +0000

Right out of the gate, with his freshman release in 2000, Special Ed and The Musically
Challenged, Ed Roman defined his paradigm with inventive, infectious tunes that shook
one's marrow and stirred the spirit…This guy is unique! Three follow-up releases with
SEMC continued to mesmerize and astonish, with music that both kissed and prodded,
seduced and challenged, hypnotized and enlightened...

In May 2011, Ed released his solo venture, Oracles and Ice Cream, and has never looked
back. It is 22 tracks that are an amazing marvel of songwriting wizardry, prodigious
performances and contagious energy, with the mystery and magic of a lucid, tantalizing
dream. The music both traverses and convenes broad music styles into the consummate
collective of penetrating rhythms and canyon-wide harmonic explorations, glazed with
lyrics that are both poignant and whimsical.

Now, in 2014, with Letters from High Latitudes, (an homage to his Ontario, Canada
home) Ed Roman has done it again, creating an earthy, funky and magical mix of music
to seduce the listeners’ ears! An accomplished musician, Ed performs 90 percent of the
instruments on his album, recording drums, bass, guitars, organ, vocals and even sitar!
The sound is rounded out with help from some of the top Canadian session musicians
like Dave Patel on drums (Sass Jordan) and Mike Freedman on electric guitars (Tia
Brazda.) Sit back, get mellow and listen to this truly skillful musician weave a tapestry of
enchantment from an eclectic fabric of musical styles.

Ed Roman's marvelous musings drop dollops of tasteful delight through our ears to our hearts. You can't help but dance. You can't help but smile.

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Kiler Davenport Live Interview with Ed Roman by Kiler Davenport on Mixcloud