🎙️ Life of a Band Leader — Featuring Dave Slonaker Hosted by Angela O’Neill and Outrageous8 Records

In this episode of Life of a Band Leader, Angela O’Neill welcomes acclaimed trumpeter, bandleader, arranger, and educator Dave Slonaker for an engaging conversation about the art, business, and passion behind a life in music.

With a career spanning performance, education, and musical leadership, Dave shares insights into what it takes to build a successful career while staying true to your artistic vision. From memorable performances to lessons learned along the way, this episode offers a fascinating look into the world of a dedicated musician and bandleader.

🎺 In this episode:

✨ Dave's musical journey and career highlights

✨ The challenges and rewards of leading a band

✨ The importance of mentorship and music education

✨ Stories from the stage and behind the scenes

✨ Advice for aspiring musicians and performers

Whether you're a musician, educator, jazz enthusiast, or simply curious about the lives of professional artists, you'll enjoy this thoughtful and inspiring conversation.

🎧 Life of a Band Leader is a series hosted by Angela O’Neill of The Outrageous8, featuring conversations with musicians, entertainers, and creative professionals who share their experiences, challenges, and successes.

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🎙️ Life of a Band Leader — Featuring Dave Schumacher Hosted by Angela O’Neill of The Outrageous8

In this episode of Life of a Band Leader, Angela O’Neill sits down with musician, entertainer, and bandleader Dave Schumacher for a lively and insightful conversation about the realities of life in music.

From performing and leading bands to navigating the ever-changing entertainment industry, Dave shares stories, lessons, and behind-the-scenes moments from his journey as a working musician.

🎶 In this episode: ✨ Dave’s musical journey and career highlights ✨ What it takes to lead and sustain a successful band ✨ The challenges and rewards of performing live ✨ Stories from the stage and the world of entertainment ✨ Insights into creativity, professionalism, and longevity in music

Whether you’re a musician, performer, or simply love hearing authentic stories from seasoned artists, this episode offers inspiration, humor, and real-world wisdom from someone who’s lived the life.

🎧 Life of a Band Leader is hosted by Angela O’Neill of The Outrageous8 — spotlighting musicians, creatives, and industry professionals who share their journeys, challenges, and passion for the art of performance.

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🎙️ Episode 10 – Angela O’Neill Interviews Teryn Re

In this exciting episode of the podcast, Angela O’Neill sits down with the incredibly talented Teryn Re for an engaging conversation about music, creativity, career journeys, inspiration, and the passion behind pursuing an artistic life.

From personal stories and industry insights to the challenges and rewards of following your creative path, this episode is filled with thoughtful discussion, laughs, and inspiration for artists, musicians, and dreamers alike.

✨ In This Episode:

• Teryn Re’s creative journey

• Behind-the-scenes stories from the music world

• Inspiration, artistry, and personal growth

• The realities of building a career in entertainment

• Honest conversation about creativity and passion

Teryn Ré is a Southern California based musician, arranger, and educator from Laguna Niguel, CA. She has been performing in the greater Orange County and Los Angeles areas for over 20 years with a variety of groups including her big band, the Teryn Ré Big Band, and various duo, trio, and quartet ensembles. Several recordings are available on all streaming sites, including the Teryn Ré Big Band, the Teryn Ré Trio, and two singer-songwriter albums. Her upcoming quartet album features a drum-less quartet with Larry Koonse (guitar), Ahmet Turkmenoglu (bass) and Josh Welchez (trumpet). Teryn currently teaches at Cal State Fullerton, directing the vocal jazz major, as well as Fullerton College, Saddleback College and Long Beach City College.

Whether you're a fan of jazz, music interviews, podcasts, or creative conversations, you’ll love this episode!

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