This week Mike Jackson and Adam Watts sit down with composer, percussionist and marching arts luminary Ian Grom. A Vic Firth, Yamaha and Zildjian artist, Ian's work with Pulse Percussion, Box Six and many others is recognized the world over.
Broken City Artists Podcast #18 With Guest Colton Dixon
This week we sit down with Dove Award winning, artist & singer-songwriter, COLTON DIXON (Capitol/CMG, 19 Recordings, UMG). We discuss the creative process and he reveals as yet unknown pieces of his epic story of going from an unknown small-town young artist up through his stint on American Idol (and all the drama and stress that happened behind the scenes) which led to his signing with a major label (Capitol/CMG), his connection with Red Decibel and Broken City...
Broken City Artists Podcast Episode #17
This is EPISODE #17 of the Broken City Artists podcast with Adam Watts and Mike Jackson. A Podcast about all things art, creativity and life. THIS WEEK: Mike & Adam are back in Broken City Studios talking about life, tolerance, empathy, the arts, passion and their varying perspectives relative to current world events.
Broken City Artists Podcast EPISODE #16 (Chatting WGI Finals)
This is EPISODE #16 of the Broken City Artists podcast with your hosts BCA founders, Adam Watts, Gannin Arnold and Mike Jackson. THIS WEEK: We sit down to reflect about Broken City Percussion and the WGI Finals in Dayton Ohio. We also talk about Gannin's role in the BCP show and bestow on him an award...
Broken City Artists Podcast #15
This is EPISODE #15 of the Broken City Artists podcast with Adam Watts & Gannin Arnold. A Podcast about all things art, creativity & life. THIS WEEK: We welcome Cory Clark: singer-songwriter, guitar player and member of the band Aeges... and one of my favorite humans.
Broken City Artists Podcast #14
This is EPISODE #14 of the Broken City Artists podcast with Adam Watts and Gannin Arnold. A Podcast about all things art, creativity and life. :::::::THIS WEEK::::::: We discuss all things improvisation and give lots of in studio live examples of various techniques and concepts as well as how improvisation relates to composition.
Broken City Artists Podcast #13 With Guest Kevin Shah
This is EPISODE #13 of the Broken City Artists podcast with Adam Watts & Mike Jackson. A free-flowing conversational podcast about all things art, creativity and life. THIS WEEK: We welcome Kevin Shaw (aka K-Shaw). A graduate of Juilliard University, Kevin is a composer, multi-instrumentalist, arranger and educator.
Broken City Artists Podcast #12
This is EPISODE #12 of the Broken City Artists podcast with Adam Watts and Mike Jackson. A Podcast about all things art, creativity and life. This Week: We discuss 80's music and it's effect on the current music scene as well as how the modern era of music is reminiscent in sone ways to the 80's as it related to the it's preceding era, the 70's...
Broken City Artists Podcast #11 with guest David Tosti
This is EPISODE #11 of the Broken City Artists podcast hosted by Adam Watts, with special guest artist: David Tosti (formerly of the popular band PAX 217), he's a bit of a renaissance-dude, photography, music, fine art etc. and a good guy. Check it out!
Broken City Artists Podcast #10
This is EPISODE #10 of the Broken City Artists podcast with Adam Watts and Mike Jackson. A Podcast about all things art, creativity and life.
THIS WEEK: From listener questions we dive into composing (and give practical advice & examples), writers block (do we believe in it?!), and the concept behind Broken City Percussion's 2016 opening sequence which features the Adam Watts song "Reborn"... and much more.
VISIT: www.BrokenCityArtists.com for more info. on all things BCA including educational events, private instruction and more.
BIOS:
Broken City (Productions) is the production and songwriting team of Adam Watts & Gannin Arnold. Their collective credits include songs and productions on over 50 Million Albums Sold Worldwide including multiple #1s in both Mainstream and CCM industries. Watts is also a renowned solo artist/singer-songwriter having released 7 albums to date. His work as a visual artist & photographer has garnered acclaim via his gallery in the SOCO District of downtown Fullerton, CA. INTERNAL Gallery & Oddities. www.AdamWatts.com, www.InternalGallery.com
BCA partner, Mike Jackson (JacksonPercussion.com) has, for over two decades, been writing, teaching & designing shows for some of the most widely recognized Percussion programs in the U.S. from Blue Knights, Mission Viejo High School, OCI to RCC and many more.
Jackson, a Winter Guard International (WGI) Hall Of Fame inductee & current board member, has played a key role in leading his ensembles to a staggering seven World Championships. Most recently the indie percussion ensemble formerly known as OCI has been renamed BROKEN CITY PERCUSSION as a result of Jackson's recent BCA partnership.
Broken City Artists Podcast #9
This is EPISODE #9 of the Broken City Artists Podcast with Adam Watts, Gannin Arnold & Mike Jackson. A Podcast about all things art, creativity and life. THIS WEEK: Art contests: The Grammys the Academy Awards... we all have a different opinion on the nature of these televised award ceremonies and what they say about art and people. Also, we talk about loyalty in the music business... how we do have our influences and still be unique? Also, the world of A&R in the music business... The historic proof of the power of production & artist teams in pop music... AND!!! Stick around for a 2 Minute Short Film "RED EYES" by Nicolas Jackson is at the end of the podcast... don't miss it!! #hilarious VISIT: www.BrokenCityArtists.com for all things BCA including educational events, private instruction and more info. on Watts' Holistic Approach to the Arts "The Human of Being Art".. BIOS: Broken City (Productions) is the production and songwriting team of Adam Watts & Gannin Arnold. Their collective credits include songs and productions on over 50 Million Albums Sold Worldwide including multiple #1s in both Mainstream and CCM industries. Watts is also a renowned solo artist/singer-songwriter having released 7 albums to date. His work as a visual artist & photographer has garnered acclaim via his gallery in the SOCO District of downtown Fullerton, CA. INTERNAL Gallery & Oddities. www.AdamWatts.com, www.InternalGallery.com BCA partner, Mike Jackson (JacksonPercussion.com) has, for over two decades, been writing, teaching & designing shows for some of the most widely recognized Percussion programs in the U.S. from Blue Knights, Mission Viejo High School, OCI to RCC and many more. Jackson, a Winter Guard International (WGI) Hall Of Fame inductee & current board member, has played a key role in leading his ensembles to a staggering seven World Championships. Most recently the indie percussion ensemble formerly known as OCI has been renamed BROKEN CITY PERCUSSION as a result of Jackson's recent BCA partnership.
Broken City Artists Podcast #8
This is EPISODE #8 of the Broken City Artists podcast: A Podcast about all things art, creativity and life. THIS WEEK: We talk about the influence the band Rush has had on music overall and on us. Why is Rush and each member looked down on by some and by others considered one of the greatest bands & musicians in history? Also, Led Zeppelin vs Rush. Also, Gannin wonders why Adele is such a big deal so we debate it out. Then suddenly, it's Tyson versus Ali who was better? Then back to Rush... favorite albums favorite songs, why did Neil write and drum how he did or there a correlation? Then of course, Gannin improvises some insanity over some dark chords. Don't miss it. Thanks for listening!! VISIT: www.BrokenCityArtists.com for all things BCA including educational events, private instruction and more info. on the Holistic Approach to the Arts. BIOS: Broken City (Productions) is the production and songwriting team of Adam Watts & Gannin Arnold. Their collective credits include songs and productions on over 50 Million Albums Sold Worldwide including multiple #1s in both Mainstream and CCM industries. Watts is also a renowned solo artist/singer-songwriter having released 7 albums to date. His work as a visual artist & photographer has garnered acclaim via his gallery in the SOCO District of downtown Fullerton, CA. INTERNAL Gallery & Oddities. www.AdamWatts.com, www.InternalGallery.com BCA partner, Mike Jackson (JacksonPercussion.com) has, for over two decades, been writing, teaching & designing shows for some of the most widely recognized Percussion programs in the U.S. from Blue Knights, Mission Viejo High School, OCI to RCC and many more. Jackson, a Winter Guard International (WGI) Hall Of Fame inductee & current board member, has played a key role in leading his ensembles to a staggering seven World Championships. Most recently the indie percussion ensemble formerly known as OCI has been renamed BROKEN CITY PERCUSSION as a result of Jackson's recent BCA partnership.
Broken City Artists Podcast #7
This is EPISODE #7 of the Broken City Artists podcast with Adam Watts and Mike Jackson. A Podcast about all things art, creativity and life. THIS WEEK: We have a blast discussing authenticity relative to technical competence; are we more or less likely to be able express raw emotion the more technical proficiency we have? Escapism art versus meaning based art, what’s up with all that?Also, was the 80's the last pioneering era of music? If so, why? Is standup comedy the truest form of solo performance artistry? Also, Adam shares the impetus behind his upcoming book, the ideas of which BCA is founded on... and much more... plus, Mike and Adam both hold bass guitars the entire time… that alone is exciting. VISIT: www.BrokenCityArtists.com for all things BCA including educational events, private instruction and more info. on the Holistic Approach to the Arts. BIOS: Broken City (Productions) is the production and songwriting team of Adam Watts & Gannin Arnold. Their collective credits include songs and productions on over 50 Million Albums Sold Worldwide including multiple #1s in both Mainstream and CCM industries. Watts is also a renowned solo artist/singer-songwriter having released 7 albums to date. His work as a visual artist & photographer has garnered acclaim via his gallery in the SOCO District of downtown Fullerton, CA. INTERNAL Gallery & Oddities. www.AdamWatts.com, www.InternalGallery.com BCA partner, Mike Jackson (JacksonPercussion.com) has, for over two decades, been writing, teaching & designing shows for some of the most widely recognized Percussion programs in the U.S. from Blue Knights, Mission Viejo High School, OCI to RCC and many more. Jackson, a Winter Guard International (WGI) Hall Of Fame inductee & current board member, has played a key role in leading his ensembles to a staggering seven World Championships. Most recently the indie percussion ensemble formerly known as OCI has been renamed BROKEN CITY PERCUSSION as a result of Jackson's recent BCA partnership.
Broken City Podcast Episode #6
A podcast about songwriting, creativity, and a lot more: THIS WEEK: We casted lines out to Instagram and Facebook to answer listener questions. Subjects include the creative process and how we approach getting feel and meaning into a song.. Also Adam shares the different ways he approaches the drum arrangements and recording when writing and producing songs from his solo work. Gannin discuss his unique Drum Channel project DVD starring Taylor Hawkins, Simon Phillips, Jimmy Chamberlain and more. VISIT: www.BrokenCityArtists.com for more info. on all things BCA including educational events, private instruction and more. BIOS: Broken City is the production and songwriting team of Adam Watts & Gannin Arnold. Their collective credits include songs and productions on over 50 Million Albums Sold Worldwide including multiple #1s in both Mainstream and CCM industries. Watts is also a renowned solo artist/singer-songwriter having released 7 albums to date. His work as a visual artist & photographer has garnered acclaim via his gallery in the SOCO District of downtown Fullerton, CA. INTERNAL Gallery & Oddities. www.AdamWatts.com, www.InternalGallery.com BCA partner, Mike Jackson (JacksonPercussion.com) has, for over two decades, been writing, teaching & designing shows for some of the most widely recognized Percussion programs in the U.S. from Blue Knights, Mission Viejo High School, OCI to RCC and many more. Jackson, a Winter Guard International (WGI) Hall Of Fame inductee & current board member, has played a key role in leading his ensembles to a staggering seven World Championships. Most recently the indie percussion ensemble formerly known as OCI has been renamed BROKEN CITY PERCUSSION as a result of Jackson's recent BCA partnership.
Broken City Artists Podcast #5
This is a podcast about songwriting, creativity, and a lot more: THIS WEEK: Listener Questions send us down the rabbit hole of considering the roots of individuality and a career in the arts… what path is the right path? Should we start out following by copying others? We also discuss the dichotomy between pop, jazz and classical… and as a result Gannin takes a dobro solo over Coltrane’s classic “Giant Steps” chord progression. Remotely, Mike answers questions about his fav MVHS memory and how he writes and comes up with his shows for leading drum corps and percussion ensembles including Blue Knights, OCI/Broken City Percussion… and much more. VISIT: www.BrokenCityArtists.com for more info. on all things BCA including educational events, private instruction and more. Hosted By BCA Founders, Adam Watts, Gannin Arnold & Mike Jackson BIOS: Broken City (Productions) is the production and songwriting team of Adam Watts & Gannin Arnold. Their collective credits include songs and productions on over 50 Million Albums Sold Worldwide including multiple #1s in both Mainstream and CCM industries. Watts is also a renowned solo artist/singer-songwriter having released 7 albums to date. His work as a visual artist & photographer has garnered acclaim via his gallery in the SOCO District of downtown Fullerton, CA. INTERNAL Gallery & Oddities. www.AdamWatts.com, www.InternalGallery.com BCA partner, Mike Jackson (JacksonPercussion.com) has, for over two decades, been writing, teaching & designing shows for some of the most widely recognized Percussion programs in the U.S. from Blue Knights, Mission Viejo High School, OCI to RCC and many more. Jackson, a Winter Guard International (WGI) Hall Of Fame inductee & current board member, has played a key role in leading his ensembles to a staggering seven World Championships. Most recently the indie percussion ensemble formerly known as OCI has been renamed BROKEN CITY PERCUSSION as a result of Jackson's recent BCA partnership.
Broken City Artists Podcast #4
This is EPISODE #4 of the Broken City Artists podcast hosted by BCA founders, Adam Watts & Gannin Arnold. THIS WEEK: We discuss songwriting: can you copyright chords? Also, visionary thinking in music relative to martial arts including discussing Conor McGregor's title winning fight and his comments afterward. Scott Weiland's passing. We also answer listener questions from Facebook. Also: Gannin weaves a guitar solo in and around the key, of one of the most used chord progressions in pop music, live in the studio.
Broken City Artists Podcast #3
This is EPISODE #3 of the Broken City Artists podcast hosted by BCA founders, Adam Watts, Gannin Arnold and Mike Jackson.
THIS WEEK: Not our normal podcast. We're all scattered around, but we made it happen! So this week is a peak into what we've been up to this week while apart... still keeping the BCA wheels turning. Adam's in the woods pondering life on a fallen tree, Mike's in rehearsals with Broken City Percussion (BCP) and Gannin is making tracks in "Studio B" (i.e. on his laptop at home).... come take a peak at each of those worlds and get a behind the scenes look at the BCP 2016 show.
This is EPISODE #3 of the Broken City Artists podcast hosted by BCA founders, Adam Watts, Gannin Arnold and Mike Jackson. THIS WEEK: Not our normal podcast... more a of a behind the scenes look. We're all scattered around, but we made it happen! So this week is a peak into what we've been up to this week while apart... still keeping the BCA wheels turning. Adam's in the woods pondering life whilst sitting on a fallen tree, Mike is in rehearsals with Broken City Percussion (BCP) and Gannin is making tracks in "Studio B" (i.e. on his laptop at home).... come travel around Southern California and take a peak at each of those worlds and get a behind the scenes look at the BCP 2016 show. VISIT: www.BrokenCityArtists.com for more info. on all things BCA including educational events, private instruction and more. CONTACT: info@BrokenCityArtists.com BIOS: Broken City (Productions) is the production and songwriting team of Adam Watts & Gannin Arnold. Their collective credits include songs and productions on over 50 Million Albums Sold Worldwide including multiple #1s in both Mainstream and CCM industries. Watts is also a renowned solo artist/singer-songwriter having released 7 albums to date. His work as a visual artist & photographer has garnered acclaim via his gallery in the SOCO District of downtown Fullerton, CA. INTERNAL Gallery & Oddities. www.AdamWatts.com, www.InternalGallery.com BCA partner, Mike Jackson (JacksonPercussion.com) has, for over two decades, been writing, teaching & designing shows for some of the most widely recognized Percussion programs in the U.S. from Blue Knights, Mission Viejo High School, OCI to RCC and many more. Jackson, a Winter Guard International (WGI) Hall Of Fame inductee & current board member, has played a key role in leading his ensembles to a staggering seven World Championships. Most recently the indie percussion ensemble formerly known as OCI has been renamed BROKEN CITY PERCUSSION as a result of Jackson's recent BCA partnership. _______________ INSPIRE. CREATE. REPEAT. B R O K E N C I T Y A R T I S T S
Broken City Artists Podcast #2
This is episode #2 of the Broken City Artists podcast hosted by BCA founders, Adam Watts, Gannin Arnold and Mike Jackson. THIS WEEK: Are there parallels between martial arts fighting and music improvisation? How has Bruce Lee and his philosophical holistic approach effected culture?... Was Gannin bullied as a kid?... How do we weigh the plusses and minuses of mixing music, commerce & competition? Do artists have an innate responsibly with their work?... and of course, much more. Come hang out. VISIT: www.BrokenCityArtists.com for more info. on all things BCA including educational events, private instruction and more. BIOS: Broken City (Productions) is the production and songwriting team of Adam Watts & Gannin Arnold. Their collective credits include songs and productions on over 50 Million Albums Sold Worldwide including multiple #1s in both Mainstream and CCM industries. Watts is also a renowned solo artist/singer-songwriter having released 7 albums to date. His work as a visual artist & photographer has garnered acclaim via his gallery in the SOCO District of downtown Fullerton, CA. INTERNAL Gallery & Oddities. www.AdamWatts.com, www.InternalGallery.com BCA partner, Mike Jackson (JacksonPercussion.com) has, for over two decades, been writing, teaching & designing shows for some of the most widely recognized Percussion programs in the U.S. from Blue Knights, Mission Viejo High School, OCI to RCC and many more. Jackson, a Winter Guard International (WGI) Hall Of Fame inductee & current board member, has played a key role in leading his ensembles to a staggering seven World Championships. Most recently the indie percussion ensemble formerly known as OCI has been renamed BROKEN CITY PERCUSSION as a result of Jackson's recent BCA partnership.
BROKEN CITY ARTISTS Podcast #1 - iRussi
Welcome to the Broken City Artists Podcast! This is a weekly podcast about all things life, art/music, culture, business and creativity hosted by BCA founders Adam Watts, Mike Jackson and/or Gannin Arnold (and often with a special guest or two).
This is a free-flowing conversational podcast that will be available in both audio and video, here on our website, as well as on iTunes, YouTube, Vimeo and Soundcloud. Tune in weekly and comment to let us know your thoughts!
This is the kickoff episode of the Broken City Artists podcast with your hosts BCA founders, Adam Watts, Gannin Arnold and Mike Jackson. This week our guest is alternative-pop singer-songwriter iRussi. In this episode: VISIT: www.BrokenCityArtists.com for more info. on all things BCA including educational events, private instruction and more. BIOS: iRUSSi (eye-roo-see) is an American singer-songwriter and musician. A musical force of nature, she started a band, singing with her sisters at age 8. By the time she was a teenager they were signed to major label and playing in Arena's the world over. Known as Julia Ross to her friends and family, she chose to break with her past artistic endeavors and start fresh with new, highly personal music and reboot as iRussi (a name rooted in the Italian form of her last name Ross). iRussi's instantly identifiable, world-class voice is the foundation for her compelling blend of alternative and pop. Her exotic sound incorporates elements from cultures around the world including that of her own Italian heritage. Look for her debut release "HONEY CLOUD EP" coming January 15th. VISIT: www.iRussiOfficial.com Broken City Productions is the production and songwriting team of Adam Watts & Gannin Arnold. Their collective credits include songs and productions on over 50 Million Albums Sold Worldwide including multiple #1s in both Mainstream and CCM industries. Watts is also a renowned singer-songwriter having released 7 albums to date. His work as a visual artist has garnered acclaim via his gallery in the SOCO District of downtown Fullerton, CA. INTERNAL Gallery & Oddities. www.AdamWattsOfficial.com, www.InternalGallery.com BCA partner, Mike Jackson (JacksonPercussion.com) has, for over two decades, been writing, teaching & designing shows for some of the most widely recognized Percussion programs in the U.S. Jackson, a Winter Guard International (WGI) Hall Of Fame inductee & current board member, has played a key role in leading his ensembles to a staggering seven World Championships. Most recently the indie percussion ensemble formerly known as OCI has been renamed BROKEN CITY PERCUSSION as a result of Jackson's recent BCA partnership. ***Don't worry, future videos will not be filmed on an iPhone like this one:) Stay tuned for next week's episode!