In this episode of Lorenzo's Music Podcast, I meet Jay, who runs the music calendar website mkeshows.com, a community calendar dedicated to showcasing live music events in Milwaukee. Jay talks about becoming involved in the DIY music scene and connecting local artists and audiences through this centralized calendar. We discuss the challenges of show promotions and the innovative use of Gancio, the open-source federated calendar software that powers his site.

Jay tells me about his history in the music scene over the years, including his work with various bands like Milorganaut and his involvement in the now-defunct Borg Ward venue. He also shares insights into his new project, Fall Tragedy, and his upcoming tour in Japan. We mention the importance of grassroots efforts in promoting local music and the potential for mkeshows.com to become a great resource for both artists and fans.

For more information about Jay's projects and to check out the community calendar, visit https://mkeshows.com

Lorenzo's Music Website - https://www.lorenzosmusic.com

In this episode of Lorenzo's Music Podcast, I meet Gregory Davis, also known as Tha Silent Partner. Gregory describes himself as a "noisemaker" and talks about his music creation and how he produces.We discuss his latest album, "Platters: The Final Act, The Lost Plates of Egads," and its theatrical elements and compositions. Gregory shares how he crafts his music, using samples from vinyl records, old movies, and TV.Check out Tha Silent Partners releases on Blocsonic - https://blocsonic.com/releases/tha-silent-partner/platters-tha-final-act-tha-lost-plates-of-egadz/Lorenzo's Music Website - https://www.lorenzosmusic.com

In this episode of Lorenzo's Music Podcast, I meet Michał Seta and Dirk Stromberg, of Telepaesants. The project is an innovative way for musicians to collaborate across continents. Michal joins us from Canada and has a background in music and technology, while Dirk shares his experiences as an audio engineer based in Singapore. Together, they tell me about the concept of telepresence in music, how they leverage technology to perform and create art remotely.

We discuss their unique instruments, as well as the challenges of collaborating in real-time across different time zones. They share their creative process, including how they utilize open-source software and virtual spaces to enhance their performances. With a mix of improvisation and collaboration.

To check out their work and learn more about their projects, visit their website at https://telepeasants.space and their YouTube channel, Telepeasants.

Lorenzo's Music Website - https://www.lorenzosmusic.com