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Listen "153 Erica McKenzie (Singer Songwriter, Loop Artist, 1/5 of Flat Susan) "
Episode Synopsis
Erica McKenzie is a Kansas City based singer-songwriter / loop artist who over the last 10 years has built a solo career in music as Erica-One-Woman-Band. Her liquid-velvet powerhouse vocals, live looping skills, massive repertoire and soulful originals captivate all who listen. A member of KC’s all-female supergroup ‘Flat Susan’, Erica is living the dream spreading love and light everywhere she goes.
Summary
In this engaging conversation, Erica McKenzie, a Kansas City-based singer-songwriter and loop artist, shares her journey in the music industry. From her annual music festival, Erica Palooza, to the formation of her all-female band, Flat Susan, Erica discusses the evolution of her career from a solo artist to a collaborative musician. She highlights the creative process of songwriting with her bandmates, the challenges of live looping, and the importance of networking and valuing oneself as an artist. Erica also reflects on her personal growth, the joy of making music, and her aspirations for the future.
Check out what Erica is up to here:
https://ericamckenziemusic.com/home
Check out her All-Female super group Flat Susan:
https://flatsusan.com/
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Welcome to the #liveandcreate podcast, hosted by Miguel Antonio, singer-songwriter, speaker and Lead Vocalist of the band Run With It . In this podcast, Miguel engages in meaningful conversations with artists and entrepreneurs, delving into the essence of living a great life and creating great things.
Our discussions revolve around the personal stories and inspirations of our guests, touching on practical aspects of both business and artistic creation. These conversations evolve into philosophical explorations, encompassing the art of life, music, and the pursuit of a better world.
to be a guest on the show email [email protected]
To check out Miguel's band Run With It
https://runwithitband.net
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Chapters
00:00 The Birth of Erica Palooza
06:38 From Solo Artist to Band Member
12:11 The Art of Live Looping
17:44 Building a Music Career
23:05 Musical Inspirations and Future Goals
26:30 Looking Ahead: Future Aspirations
31:42 The Importance of Confidence in Performance
34:06 Defining a Great Life
36:36 Creating Great Things Through Art
41:39 Closing Bumper .mp4
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Keywords
Erica McKenzie, music career, live looping, Flat Susan, songwriting, Kansas City music, collaboration, artist journey, music business, creative process
Summary
In this engaging conversation, Erica McKenzie, a Kansas City-based singer-songwriter and loop artist, shares her journey in the music industry. From her annual music festival, Erica Palooza, to the formation of her all-female band, Flat Susan, Erica discusses the evolution of her career from a solo artist to a collaborative musician. She highlights the creative process of songwriting with her bandmates, the challenges of live looping, and the importance of networking and valuing oneself as an artist. Erica also reflects on her personal growth, the joy of making music, and her aspirations for the future.
Check out what Erica is up to here:
https://ericamckenziemusic.com/home
Check out her All-Female super group Flat Susan:
https://flatsusan.com/
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Welcome to the #liveandcreate podcast, hosted by Miguel Antonio, singer-songwriter, speaker and Lead Vocalist of the band Run With It . In this podcast, Miguel engages in meaningful conversations with artists and entrepreneurs, delving into the essence of living a great life and creating great things.
Our discussions revolve around the personal stories and inspirations of our guests, touching on practical aspects of both business and artistic creation. These conversations evolve into philosophical explorations, encompassing the art of life, music, and the pursuit of a better world.
to be a guest on the show email [email protected]
To check out Miguel's band Run With It
https://runwithitband.net
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Chapters
00:00 The Birth of Erica Palooza
06:38 From Solo Artist to Band Member
12:11 The Art of Live Looping
17:44 Building a Music Career
23:05 Musical Inspirations and Future Goals
26:30 Looking Ahead: Future Aspirations
31:42 The Importance of Confidence in Performance
34:06 Defining a Great Life
36:36 Creating Great Things Through Art
41:39 Closing Bumper .mp4
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Keywords
Erica McKenzie, music career, live looping, Flat Susan, songwriting, Kansas City music, collaboration, artist journey, music business, creative process
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