Recorded last year, the episode still holds up, although Cankar Creative has really taken off. JB and Cankar talk about how she navigated her career to get where she is now - growing her own experiential marketing team, still turning bands into brands.

Show Notes: Go check out DoStuff in your city. Learn more about Chicago lore JBTV & Jerry Bryant. I’ve talked about Greg Corner a few times now and probably just need him on the show. And last but not least go check out Cankar Creative.

Sound Wizard: Kyle J. Ross. Intro song: End of Beginning by DePaul University alumnus Djo.

Producer's Note: There are in fact many artists that have gotten a kickstart from TikTok: Lil Nas X, Olivia Rodrigo, and Zach Bryant (mentioned in the episode), just to name a few. I heard the old A&R model may make a comeback, but it's likely to remain a combination of old-school intuition and digital tools including social media and data.

General ticket prices for shows are now $75-250, unless it’s Taylor Swift. According to Business Insider, the average resale ticket price for ONE ticket for the North American leg of the Eras tour was $3801. Really, Tay?

Data shows nearly 83% of independent artists are not making money touring in 2025 due to high operating costs, complex visa rules, and increasing inflation. Global independent artists cannot afford to tour beyond their local area. While major artists are still earning significantly, the touring landscape has become financially challenging for the majority of musicians - especially mid-level artists, indie or not. Summer of this past year was being called The Great American Tour Cancellation. Financial and political reasons have been cited. Low ticket sales and canceled visas.

Invest that $7602 in seeing more of your favorite bands. Support your local artists and venues. - JB

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Basile and entrepreneur Sarin Kuruvilla (aka DEQR) decipher the current state of indie music, old-school A&R and the magic of development. Focusing on the why of the project or brand creates an understanding of the deeper motivations or reasons behind something. The key to solving a problem, gaining insight and even success lies in exploring the "why" rather than just the surface details.

And never forget, you ARE an artist. Align yourself with the people that believe in magic...

Sound Wizard: Kyle J. Ross

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Join Basile and Black Shag's Tommy Daley for his first ever podcast! Discover Tommy's inspiring journey from glam rocker and record intern to Nashville entrepreneur and leader in vintage fashion. Listen as he shares tales from the '90s Sunset Strip music scene, the famed Melrose Avenue, his rise at the iconic Capitol Records and the road to redemption.

Go check out all that is Black Shag Vintage. And make sure you follow their magnetic Instagram, YouTube and TikTok.

When in Nashville, Black Shag is a must-visit destination. The flagship store is housed in historic fire station no. 18 at 1220 Gallatin Ave in East Nashville. The new location can be found in Marathon Village.

Producer's Note: Special special thanks to Kyle Ross for his wizardry on summed stems. GTS. (Google that shit.) Holding Tommy to his promise to record a part two so we can hear the behind-the-scenes of the shop's success and perhaps some sordid styling stories. JB

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Ever hear of Ice Bath Sundays? Well neither did we until Dr. Charlie exposed us. Here is the next episode of Unrehearsed with Dr. Charlie aka the Musician's Physician. Immediately following a communal ice bath, the freshly frozen pair discuss the difference between ice baths, cryotherapy, and cocaine as well as our innate need for community. Basile and Dr. Charlie Kautz also explore the recent cicada phenomenon.

Thank you to the very talented Jeremy Lister for hosting the host and our favorite podcast guest in the backyard. Special thanks to Mixing Engineer/Sound Wizard Kyle J. Ross.

Producer’s Notes:
There are 3,000 species of cicadas found around the world, and only nine of them are periodical. Seven of the periodical ones — all part of a genus known as Magicicada — only inhabit the eastern US.
Check out the Wim Hof method breathing exercises. It’s pretty rad.
Restore Hyper Wellness is the cryo studio in Music Row/Nashville.

I have yet to ice bath again… JB

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Discover if it's storytelling or shit talking with storied percussionist Jackie Bertone on the latest episode of Unrehearsed. Basile and Bertone go back over 30 years and have had plenty of shared, eyebrow-raising moments in the studio. Hear them chronicle their experiences with Brian Wilson and The Beach Boys as well as Jackie's escapades on his growing and impressive podcast, Jackie's Groove.
Let's raise a glass for Melinda, Carl and... Joe Thomas.

Producer's Note:
Jackie's Groove can be found on all the same platforms as Unrehearsed. Go follow, like and listen. Special thanks to Kyle Ross, Sound Wizard. Even my life is better with your ears on it. Go check out Stars and Stripes Vol. 1. What an adventure. JB

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He's more than just a pretty voice. Hear Basile and the Voice's Thunderstorm Artis talk about the ins and outs of navigating both the music business and life as a hot new artist. They touch on his rich family history, his budding new family and staying true to oneself.
To all music folk, you can catch Thunder at the NAMM Show this week Thursday.

Check out his latest singles and more on Apple Music.

Special thanks to sound wizard Kyle J. Ross.

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We have no explanation for the hiatus. However, this episode couldn't be more timely. Your favorite band KISS just left the stage for good, and our next guest once toured with both Gene Simmons and Ace Frehley.

If you don't know him already, meet our favorite guitar player and good sport Philip Shouse. Current guitarist for Accept and Rodney Atkins. And founding member of Thee Rock N' Roll Residency. Thank you allowing me to bust your balls.

A huge round of applause for Kyle J. Ross, Sound Wizard.

Producers Notes:
Philip is now teaching guitar at W.O. Smith Music School.
Get the Philip Shouse Signature Strap at Fairfield Guitar Co.
And donate to W.O. Smith Music School.

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On this episode of Unrehearsed, the interviewer gets interviewed! Catch the conversation with JRod Concert's Jamie Rodriguez. Basile and Rodriguez get you ready for not only festival season but for your first float. They touch on self care and trip on spirituality while giving props to all the good, talented friends they are grateful to work with and know.
Check out the JRod Concerts podcast. And follow Rodriguez on Instagram to see upcoming events with the artists he loves.
Intro song: Nashville by Drew Holcomb & The Neighbors
Outro: The Abyss and... Float On by Modest Mouse
Special thank you to sound wizard Kyle J. Ross who belongs mixing everyone's podcast and more importantly, their music.

Producers note:
If you want to check out an infrared sauna or a float, I love the folks at Float Horizen in East Nashville.
And so I get it right, Jeff Tweedy says in his book Let's Go (So We Can Get Back), "I think that artist create in spite of suffering, not because of suffering. I just don't buy it. Everyone suffers by degrees and I believe everyone has the capacity to create...
At the very least, one's suffering must be fairly manageable to even contemplate art."
Well said. Now go create! JB

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