CHRIS PERELLA's guest appearances

CHRIS PERELLA

The Upful LIFE Podcast

Ron Johnson

Kenny G

Steve Gorman

John Brown

Anders Osborne

Ani DiFranco

Lenny Kravitz

Derrick Freeman

Nigel Hall

Joe Clark

Rachel Murray

Brian Chambers

Marco Benevento

James Casey

Warren Haynes

OwlTail

BILLY IUSO

Kendall Corso

Episode 029 of *The Upful LIFE Podcast* switches the script in light of the COVID-19 global pandemic. Welcome 2 ISOLATION STATION v.1. For this episode, we'll have three shorter form interviews that directly address the fallout from the virus and it's paralyzing effect on the music culture, industry, and communities. I wanted to give people a platform and program that can communicate and connect different geographic areas, artists, activists, producers, promoters, movers, shakers, fans and the like. My intention is for this podcast to transition, and organically be in service to anyone it can reach, educate, entertain, inspire, and humor. Now is the time to live our Upful LIFE. DONATE TO BACKLINE HERE!Kendall Corso Intro @ 9:00We kick things off by checking in with KENDALL CORSO of BACKLINE, a non-profit that connects music industry &amp; mental health professionals. Kendall comes on to discuss Backline’s Case Management Program, wherein trained mental health professionals work one-on-one with individuals to connect them with mental health resources specifically catered to the music industry lifestyle. Also : “Come Together: COVID-19 Crisis” initiative, offering bi-weekly support groups, movement and meditation sessions in partnership with like-minded organizations to help bring mental health and wellness to the music industry. Beyond the work, Kendall brings her own brand of everyday sunshine and positive energy, (as well as a sailor's vocab) to the enlightening dialogue, with a few silver linings taboot.      CHRIS PERELLA INTRO @ 30 MinAfter Kendall, we hear from another former boss and forever friend, CHRIS PERELLA, owner/talent buyer at Ardmore Music Hall, just outside Philly. The legendary CP, who hired me at now-defunct Philly haunt The Blockley, returns to the show to break down how he and his teams have deftly navigated the concert industry grinding to standstill. Includes very profound perspective on how things might shape up differently for independent/small businesses and regional/local concert promoters and talent buyers, once we enter a new normal, whenever that may be. Astute observations and hella hot takes from the one &amp; only Chris Perella. DONATE to the ARDMORE MUSIC HALL STAFF FUND HERE  BILLY IUSO INTRO @ 1hr 11minBatting third is BILLY IUSO, our old friend and rock n'roll troubadour down in the great city of New Orleans. We take a few minutes to check in with Billy on how things have been for him as the virus and fallout have really put NOLA in a vice grip, on a lot of levels. Billy talks chill time, family hangs, live streams, and the foggy future, plus a good dose of positive vibes from the Crescent City. Check out Billy Iuso on Facebook for live streams, links to merch and more.  Vibe Junkie JAM of the Week:  LUTAN FYAH - STILL DRE - SPECIAL FI IRIE ITES RECORDED 2003 LE MANS, FR   ISOLATION STATION. NorCal, USAEMAIL the SHOW! B.Getz@UpfulLIFE.comPLEASE LEAVE A REVIEW on iTunes! You Can Listen on Spotify!  Theme Song: Mazel Tov by CALVIN VALENTINE

Episode 029 of *The Upful LIFE Podcast* switches the script in light of the COVID-19 global pandemic. Welcome 2 ISOLATION STATION v.1. For this episode, we'll have three shorter form interviews that directly address the fallout from the virus and it's paralyzing effect on the music culture, industry, and communities. I wanted to give people a platform and program that can communicate and connect different geographic areas, artists, activists, producers, promoters, movers, shakers, fans and the like. My intention is for this podcast to transition, and organically be in service to anyone it can reach, educate, entertain, inspire, and humor. Now is the time to live our Upful LIFE. <a href="https://backline.care/contact/get-involved/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">DONATE TO BACKLINE HERE!</a> Kendall Corso Intro @ 9:00 We kick things off by checking in with KENDALL CORSO of <a href="http://backline.care" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BACKLINE</a>, a non-profit that connects music industry &amp; mental health professionals. Kendall comes on to discuss Backline’s Case Management Program, wherein trained mental health professionals work one-on-one with individuals to connect them with mental health resources specifically catered to the music industry lifestyle. Also : “Come Together: COVID-19 Crisis” initiative, offering bi-weekly support groups, movement and meditation sessions in partnership with like-minded organizations to help bring mental health and wellness to the music industry. Beyond the work, Kendall brings her own brand of everyday sunshine and positive energy, (as well as a sailor's vocab) to the enlightening dialogue, with a few silver linings taboot.   CHRIS PERELLA INTRO @ 30 Min After Kendall, we hear from another former boss and forever friend, CHRIS PERELLA, owner/talent buyer at Ardmore Music Hall, just outside Philly. The legendary CP, who hired me at now-defunct Philly haunt The Blockley, returns to the show to break down how he and his teams have deftly navigated the concert industry grinding to standstill. Includes very profound perspective on how things might shape up differently for independent/small businesses and regional/local concert promoters and talent buyers, once we enter a new normal, whenever that may be. Astute observations and hella hot takes from the one &amp; only Chris Perella. <a href="https://www.gofundme.com/f/emergencyfund-amh" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">DONATE to the ARDMORE MUSIC HALL STAFF FUND HERE</a>  BILLY IUSO INTRO @ 1hr 11min Batting third is BILLY IUSO, our old friend and rock n'roll troubadour down in the great city of New Orleans. We take a few minutes to check in with Billy on how things have been for him as the virus and fallout have really put NOLA in a vice grip, on a lot of levels. Billy talks chill time, family hangs, live streams, and the foggy future, plus a good dose of positive vibes from the Crescent City. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/billyiusomusic/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Check out Billy Iuso on Facebook for live streams, links to merch and more</a>.  Vibe Junkie JAM of the Week:   <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ItSyGn7pUV0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LUTAN FYAH - STILL DRE - SPECIAL FI IRIE ITES RECORDED 2003 LE MANS</a>, FR  ISOLATION STATION. NorCal, USAEMAIL the SHOW! B.Getz@UpfulLIFE.com <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-upful-life-podcast/id1438163781" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">PLEASE LEAVE A REVIEW on iTunes!</a> <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/4vrOhyfpM4T4vqM3ABOnRk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">You Can Listen on Spotify! </a> <a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/3hCc26ga6r6AIUpzUG9ZkC" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Theme Song: Mazel Tov by CALVIN VALENTINE</a>

029: KENDALL CORSO (Backline), CHRIS PERELLA (Ardmore Music Hall), BILLY IUSO - Isolation Station v.1

Episode 002 of The Upful LIFE Podcast, featuring a long-form interview with Chris Perella, of Philadelphia-area jam hub Ardmore Music Hall (AMH). Before assuming the reigns (and ultimately heading up a team to buy) at Ardmore Music Hall, Chris was manager and talent buyer at storied, infamous Philly club The Blockley, which operated (as CP details, by the seat of it’s pants and skin of it’s teeth) for about five years. I had the pleasure and privilege of working for Mr. Perella at The Blockley for a year and a half or so, during this time period Chris both befriended me and peeled back the curtain of the Philly music scenes/industry.  Beginning in June 2012 through August 2013, Chris Perella hired and employed me through some very dark personal times; I was not back in Philadelphia by choice, I moved back from Florida because my father had become very ill, and my mother was overwhelmed caring for him. It was during this time that I came to know CP both professionally, and personally’ and since then he’s been among the finest humans I’ve been lucky to call a friend in this life. As such, I was anxious to get him onto The Upful LIFE Podcast to discuss his career arc, as well as any number of music culture topics. Chris Perella interview starts at 10:30 mark  CP and BG take a trip down memory lane, discussing the five years that AMH has been doing the damn thing. Chris really opens up about his former club, the infamous/legendary Philly nightspot #TheBlockley, where I had the pleasure of working for him in 2012-2013. Perella wrestles with what made The Blockley both the dream venue, and his personal nightmare, and we laugh at a few classic nights of yore (including the sold out LETTUCE show in May 2013!). Perella offers insights as to why The Blockley ultimately failed, and how he mined the lessons from that experience to find great success at AMH. Chris also details his own path from green AF rookie band manager almost overnight to big-market talent buyer, running the hottest room in town with virtually NO experience. He talks about what he’s looking for when booking a new band, and why. We reflect on some gambles he’s taken on young bands years ago. Also sheds light on how he became co-manager of Everyone Orchestra. We get his thoughts on the legacies of Grateful Dead, New Orleans music, The Disco Biscuits and how these entities have affected and influenced Philadelphia’s vibrant music scene, of which he is a major cog. We conclude with an honest and raw exchange about loyalty in this industry. A fantastic (HOUR LONG!) powwow with CP!  Episode 002 ends with the debut segment *VIBE Junkie JAM of the Week* (1:15:25), where I will be placing a spotlight on a excessively dope piece of music every episode. Sometimes I’ll play just a song, other times I’ll discuss it at length. This week’s segment focuses on Lettuce recently busting out D’Angelo‘s “Brown Sugar” (9/20 Berkeley CA), which was a very special moment for the host, and many others. You’ll have to listen in to find out why! ~bg~   The Upful LIFE Podcast is available on iTunes! Theme Song: Mazel Tov by CALVIN VALENTINE

Episode 002 of The Upful LIFE Podcast, featuring a long-form interview with Chris Perella, of Philadelphia-area jam hub <a href="https://www.ardmoremusic.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ardmore Music Hall (AMH)</a>. Before assuming the reigns (and ultimately heading up a team to buy) at Ardmore Music Hall, Chris was manager and talent buyer at storied, infamous Philly club The Blockley, which operated (as CP details, by the seat of it’s pants and skin of it’s teeth) for about five years. I had the pleasure and privilege of working for Mr. Perella at The Blockley for a year and a half or so, during this time period Chris both befriended me and peeled back the curtain of the Philly music scenes/industry. Beginning in June 2012 through August 2013, Chris Perella hired and employed me through some very dark personal times; I was not back in Philadelphia by choice, I moved back from Florida because my father had become very ill, and my mother was overwhelmed caring for him. It was during this time that I came to know CP both professionally, and personally’ and since then he’s been among the finest humans I’ve been lucky to call a friend in this life. As such, I was anxious to get him onto The Upful LIFE Podcast to discuss his career arc, as well as any number of music culture topics. Chris Perella interview starts at 10:30 mark CP and BG take a trip down memory lane, discussing the five years that AMH has been doing the damn thing. Chris really opens up about his former club, the infamous/legendary Philly nightspot <a href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/theblockley?source=feed_text&amp;__xts__%5B0%5D=68.ARB1CkOAMTMMey0Gy024MJvrVwaSa1MVReBMPh4N1c2WPgy32Y2gAD7EtoeBEqA-FpvJpqir6MdSrqoDuqYDjz1_ug-oC3_uCxwk9AG1yGqVqwbeM47cBBCp0QFNZWGsUAXlVZOX2WTprPkaMR0GVIkqBmni9CjXF1F_4bcP4qPDv9uOKfsKMck&amp;__tn__=%2ANK-R" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">#TheBlockley</a>, where I had the pleasure of working for him in 2012-2013. Perella wrestles with what made The Blockley both the dream venue, and his personal nightmare, and we laugh at a few classic nights of yore (including the sold out LETTUCE show in May 2013!). Perella offers insights as to why The Blockley ultimately failed, and how he mined the lessons from that experience to find great success at AMH. Chris also details his own path from green AF rookie band manager almost overnight to big-market talent buyer, running the hottest room in town with virtually NO experience. He talks about what he’s looking for when booking a new band, and why. We reflect on some gambles he’s taken on young bands years ago. Also sheds light on how he became co-manager of <a href="https://www.facebook.com/EveryoneOrchestra/?__tn__=K-R&amp;eid=ARAt_HJWuw2TOO50GK2mjr0T-wDkITfTq7eRzuA8OiG4IBlMAWlyoCmDAlg485PBr1JBlLXhdUgqWe4E&amp;fref=mentions&amp;__xts__%5B0%5D=68.ARB1CkOAMTMMey0Gy024MJvrVwaSa1MVReBMPh4N1c2WPgy32Y2gAD7EtoeBEqA-FpvJpqir6MdSrqoDuqYDjz1_ug-oC3_uCxwk9AG1yGqVqwbeM47cBBCp0QFNZWGsUAXlVZOX2WTprPkaMR0GVIkqBmni9CjXF1F_4bcP4qPDv9uOKfsKMck" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Everyone Orchestra</a>. We get his thoughts on the legacies of <a href="https://www.facebook.com/gratefuldead/?__tn__=K-R&amp;eid=ARBmlfrcDH7HzPwGOjoCSX_BAN9Lz-rbSZhcn9rVRCWbrMEszgwsJ0RuhDoaUDhUb7fbKmN0k6fw9nkI&amp;fref=mentions&amp;__xts__%5B0%5D=68.ARB1CkOAMTMMey0Gy024MJvrVwaSa1MVReBMPh4N1c2WPgy32Y2gAD7EtoeBEqA-FpvJpqir6MdSrqoDuqYDjz1_ug-oC3_uCxwk9AG1yGqVqwbeM47cBBCp0QFNZWGsUAXlVZOX2WTprPkaMR0GVIkqBmni9CjXF1F_4bcP4qPDv9uOKfsKMck" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Grateful Dead</a>, New Orleans music, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/discobiscuits/?__tn__=K-R&amp;eid=ARAPYUT7hdGR4RgCkUJ8ITJBX-EOXGFVL2CBDw1PQDiQYS2bOK_Hh_WKJRTuezgb3iYlwzT1EMiYdw4o&amp;fref=mentions&amp;__xts__%5B0%5D=68.ARB1CkOAMTMMey0Gy024MJvrVwaSa1MVReBMPh4N1c2WPgy32Y2gAD7EtoeBEqA-FpvJpqir6MdSrqoDuqYDjz1_ug-oC3_uCxwk9AG1yGqVqwbeM47cBBCp0QFNZWGsUAXlVZOX2WTprPkaMR0GVIkqBmni9CjXF1F_4bcP4qPDv9uOKfsKMck" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Disco Biscuits</a> and how these entities have affected and influenced Philadelphia’s vibrant music scene, of which he is a major cog. We conclude with an honest and raw exchange about loyalty in this industry. A fantastic (HOUR LONG!) powwow with CP! Episode 002 ends with the debut segment *VIBE Junkie JAM of the Week* (1:15:25), where I will be placing a spotlight on a excessively dope piece of music every episode. Sometimes I’ll play just a song, other times I’ll discuss it at length. This week’s segment focuses on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/LettuceFunk/?__tn__=K-R&amp;eid=ARDOavBZQKGdSW5ebZoUzIGjO6bNqN2Cq30Wk1GOJ_ju45VJoHkYuqpy6JU2Eu4mgBTfcIeaaHaULl20&amp;fref=mentions&amp;__xts__%5B0%5D=68.ARB1CkOAMTMMey0Gy024MJvrVwaSa1MVReBMPh4N1c2WPgy32Y2gAD7EtoeBEqA-FpvJpqir6MdSrqoDuqYDjz1_ug-oC3_uCxwk9AG1yGqVqwbeM47cBBCp0QFNZWGsUAXlVZOX2WTprPkaMR0GVIkqBmni9CjXF1F_4bcP4qPDv9uOKfsKMck" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Lettuce</a> recently busting out <a href="https://www.facebook.com/dangelo/?__tn__=K-R&amp;eid=ARBvTv4W4kxdH5K_rdbuVmrR3KJjZua8GzvRKKhiCgxofByGFhB77CXF0KfrlCt4AFzC8u2u5lebUW2Y&amp;fref=mentions&amp;__xts__%5B0%5D=68.ARB1CkOAMTMMey0Gy024MJvrVwaSa1MVReBMPh4N1c2WPgy32Y2gAD7EtoeBEqA-FpvJpqir6MdSrqoDuqYDjz1_ug-oC3_uCxwk9AG1yGqVqwbeM47cBBCp0QFNZWGsUAXlVZOX2WTprPkaMR0GVIkqBmni9CjXF1F_4bcP4qPDv9uOKfsKMck" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">D’Angelo</a>‘s “Brown Sugar” (9/20 Berkeley CA), which was a very special moment for the host, and many others. You’ll have to listen in to find out why! ~bg~ <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-upful-life-podcast/id1438163781" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Upful LIFE Podcast is available on iTunes!</a> <a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/3hCc26ga6r6AIUpzUG9ZkC" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Theme Song: Mazel Tov by CALVIN VALENTINE</a>

002 : CHRIS PERELLA (Ardmore Music Hall, The Blockley, Philadelphia)