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John Beland is an American songwriter, musician, and producer whose career bridges the worlds of country, rock, and Americana. Known for his literate songwriting and studio craft, Beland has worked with a wide circle of influential artists, including Kris Kristofferson, Linda Ronstadt, and other key figures from the California country-rock and Nashville songwriting scenes.

As a writer and collaborator, Beland developed a reputation for songs rooted in strong narrative, emotional realism, and melodic clarity, qualities that made his work a natural fit for artists who value storytelling as much as sound. His music reflects the lineage of classic American songwriting, drawing from folk, country, and rock traditions while remaining contemporary in tone.

Beyond songwriting, Beland has been active as a producer and studio musician, contributing to recordings which emphasize authenticity and craftsmanship. His behind-the-scenes work has placed him in creative environments alongside some of the most respected voices in American music, particularly during the era when Nashville and Los Angeles artists were increasingly crossing stylistic boundaries.

As an author and commentator on music and creativity, Beland brings a songwriter’s perspective to the cultural history of American popular music, offering insight into the collaborative process, the evolution of the industry, and the enduring power of well-told songs.

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Teaflix Interview with Sylvia Massy

Hosted by Dr. Angie McCartney & Ruth McCartney

Tuesday January 13th, 2026 as they host legendary music producers and METAlliance members Sylvia Massy and Niko Bolas. February will see them, and 5 of their friends and multi-Grammy®-winning producers making their Off-Broadway debut in their "spilling the studio tea" and dare we say "off the record" show "STUDIO-CONFIDENTIAL" at The Sheen Center on Bleeker St in the heart of NYC.

ABOUT SYLVIA:

Sylvia Massy is an award-winning music producer and recording engineer with a decades-long discography that covers a wide variety of musical genres. She is best known as the producer of Tool’s first two albums, but has also worked with artists including Prince, Johnny Cash, System of a Down, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Taylor Hawkins, Jason Isbell and many other legendary musicians.

Sylvia’s bold, unconventional recording style is illustrated best in her book “Recording Unhinged – Unconventional and Creative Music Recording Techniques.” After years in Hollywood, she currently works out of her Pacific NorthWest ‘OddioShop’, an Atmos 9.1.4 equipped mixing and art studio where she owns the world’s largest collection of vintage microphones (over 2,500), treasuring some of the most rare and interesting historic microphones ever seen.

Sylvia is also an accomplished fine artist, often working on paintings during her recording sessions. Look for her commissioned posters as part of NAMM convention promotions, they are extremely detailed illustrations often containing vignettes drawn from experiences of studio life.

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TeaFlix Interview with Ana Christina Cash

Born in Miami to Cuban parents and now based in Nashville, Ana Cristina Cash bridges cultures and genres with ease. Her music blends country, pop, Latin influences, jazz and soul, all powered by a remarkable vocal range that moves from warm contralto tones to an ethereal “whistle register.” Over the course of her career, Ana has: Launched her professional life in music as a child on the iconic Spanish-language show “Sábado Gigante” Released albums in both Spanish and English, showcasing her versatility as a bilingual artist Performed everywhere from the White House and major festivals to the Grand Ole Opry, where she is now a frequent performer Recorded and written music at the historic Cash Cabin studio with her husband and producer, John Carter Cash Earned a Grammy® certification for her work on Los Tigres del Norte at Folsom Prison, contributing a Spanish-language adaptation of “Folsom Prison Blues” Continued to release powerful new music, including her recent country and Latin-infused singles such as “Last Call” and “Tu Última Llamada,” along with songs that celebrate her Cuban heritage In this Teaflix Tuesday conversation, we’ll talk about: Ana’s journey from Miami to Music City Growing up in a Cuban household with deep musical roots Balancing heritage, family, and creativity Writing and recording at Cash Cabin and performing on legendary stages Her vision for new music that weaves together country, pop, and Latin sounds Expect stories, heritage, humor, and heart—plus a behind-the-scenes look at life and creativity in the extended Cash and McCartney circles. See us each Tuesday LIVE at 11:30am Pacific on https://fb.com/drangiemccartney #TeaflixTuesday #AnaCristinaCash #DrAngieMcCartney #RuthMcCartney #CashFamily #NashvilleMusic #CubanAmerican #WomenInMusic #Livestream

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TeaFlix Interview with Simon Weitzman (Film Director)

UK film director Simon Weitzman, who has recently joined the roster of talented film and culinary professionals represented by McCartneyStudios.com

Simon Weitzman is a highly experienced and versatile network television director, producer, author, and artist whose career spans more than 35 years. Born in London and trained at the Bournemouth School of Film and Television, he has built a distinctive body of work across broadcast TV, feature documentaries, publishing, and visual art, with directing credits for BBC, HBO, ITV, Channel 4, Channel 5, Sky, Malaysian TV, and Disney.

In recent years, Simon has become a key creative voice in Beatles-related and music-history filmmaking. He directed the feature documentary "Miss O’Dell," telling the story of Chris O’Dell, the insider who moved from Beatles PA to tour manager for rock’s biggest bands, weaving rare archival footage with new interviews featuring Pattie Boyd, Peter Asher CBE, Bob Harris OBE, Kevin Harrington and historian Mark Lewisohn.

Simon is also the creator and director of "A Love Letter To The Beatles," described as a film made by fans, for fans, across the universe. Produced with Liverpool West Productions and David L. Simon, the feature brings together voices from global Beatles fandom — including Bob Harris OBE, Laurence Juber, Rod Davis, Julia Baird, Gary Evans, Andrew Edwards, Angie and Ruth McCartney and many more — filmed at iconic locations such as The Cavern Club, International Beatles Week, The Casbah Coffee Club, Strawberry Field and The Fest For Beatles Fans. The film celebrates the community, gratitude and creativity The Beatles continue to inspire more than 60 years on.

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Mark Chait, who is a world-renowned Film Composer and Concert Pianist, winner of the prestigious Emmy® Award, three-time Telly Award winner, (the NYC premier award honoring the finest Film and TV productions) and IFMCA Nominated (International Film Music Critics Association Awards). Mark also composed for an Academy Award nominated film that starred Brad Pitt and Elias Koteas. His expressive music along with being a virtuoso pianist have won him many distinguished audiences, including a command performance for the US Presidential Candidate Hillary Clinton, the late King of Swaziland, the Picasso Foundation in Paris and audiences across Shanghai, Beijing and Zhejiang have become fans and admirers of Mark’s performances and cinematic music. He recently appeared at The Vatican for Pope Leo - he co-composed and performed a commissioned song "On and On" in commemoration of the international conference "Raising Hope for Climate Justice" which took place in October, 2025. Mark has also had major success in China, and you can learn all about his talents and travels at MarkChaitMusic.com Teaflix is sponsored by MrsMcCartneysTeas.com

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Hate Ticket Scalpers? Then this show is for you! Ritesh Patel is the co-founder and co-CEO of Ticket Fairy, an advanced AI-native vertical SaaS platform built specifically for the live entertainment industry. Ticket Fairy combines ticketing, fintech, AI (artificial intelligence), marketing automation, and real-time analytics to help event and festival producers across music, gaming/esports, and food & beverage increase revenue, reduce operational costs, and lower financial risk — all while tackling some of the industry’s toughest consumer challenges, including ticket scalping and resale fraud. Since launch, Ticket Fairy has powered tens of thousands of events around the world, generating more than $300 million in ticket sales. The platform’s technology gives organizers a competitive edge by enabling precision marketing, expanding audience reach, and providing data-driven insights that improve decision-making and profitability. The company has earned the backing of some of the most respected investors in technology and entertainment. This includes Y Combinator, early backers and founders of YouTube, Twitch, and Reddit, and leaders in blockchain innovation such as Brock Pierce (Chairman, Bitcoin Foundation), Craig Sellars (co-creator of the stablecoin), and the team behind the Polygon blockchain. These relationships reflect Ticket Fairy’s position at the intersection of live entertainment, fintech, and cutting-edge technology. Before co-founding Ticket Fairy, Ritesh built a global reputation as an event producer. He created LOCUS, a drum & bass events brand that has been active since 2000, with shows in Bristol, UK, and Sydney, Australia. In 2022, he launched the first LOCUS multi-day destination festival in Tulum, Mexico — an event that attracted attendees from around the globe — and in 2024, expanded the concept to Bali. Ritesh’s contributions to live music culture extend beyond event production. In the early 2000s, he was instrumental in building online communities that helped shape the global electronic music scene, including a music discussion forum called Dogs on Acid, which became the busiest dance music forum in the world at the time, and Hijack, a hub for the thriving Bristol music scene. Today, Ritesh brings together decades of industry experience and a deep understanding of technology to push the boundaries of what’s possible in live events. He speaks frequently about the future of ticketing, the role of AI in live entertainment, and how data-driven tools can transform the economics of event production — making him a sought-after voice on both conference stages and podcasts worldwide. Learn more at https://ticketfairy.com Teaflix is sponsored by https://MrsMcCartneysTeas.com

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John Carter Cash is a Grammy®-winning record and film producer, writer/director, singer-songwriter, and author whose creative work extends far beyond the studio. The grandson of Maybelle Carter and only child of Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash (who was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame just last week,) he actively preserves and advances his family’s musical legacy. He began producing with June’s Grammy®-winning Press On (1999), then worked with Rick Rubin as associate producer on Johnny Cash’s American III and American IV (the latter earning three CMA awards). He produced June’s Wildwood Flower (Grammy®, 2003) and the three-time-nominated Unbroken Circle: The Musical Heritage of the Carter Family. Other credits include Marty Stuart’s Badlands, Billy Joe Shaver’s Everybody’s Brother (Grammy®-nominated), and extensive work with Loretta Lynn, including the acclaimed, Grammy®-nominated Full Circle (2016). In 2024 he won a Grammy® for Best Arrangement (instrumental or a cappella) for “Folsom Prison Blues” with The String Revolution and Tommy Emmanuel. Across two decades he has produced hundreds of recordings for artists such as Ralph Stanley, Elvis Costello, Emmylou Harris, Willie Nelson, Sheryl Crow, Mavis Staples, Vince Gill, and John Prine. He has two Grammys® and has produced five additional Grammy®-winning records. As an artist, his albums include Bitter Harvest (2003), The Family Secret (2010), We Must Believe in Magic (2017), The Cash Collective’s Hey Crow (2020), and the latest adventure Pineapple John (released Sept 12, 2025). He has authored children’s books, the biographies Anchored in Love and House of Cash, the novel Lupus Rex, and The Cash and Carter Family Cookbook. He owns Cash Cabin Enterprises in Hendersonville, TN, producing at the historic Cash Cabin Studio where his father Johnny Cash recorded hundreds of songs. He is married to entertainer-author Ana Cristina Cash and is the father of five. More information can be found at https://www.johncartercash.com/ Teaflix is sponsored by MrsMcCartneysTeas.com

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Andrew Cook is a historian, researcher and author whose 15 books have been published in 7 languages.

He is the author of the international best-selling books ‘Ace of Spies’, the authorised biography of former MI6 master spy Sidney Reilly, ‘To Kill Rasputin’ and ‘Murder of the Romanovs’. All of his books have either been the subject of TV documentaries or motion pictures.

About Andrew's latest book "Capitol Gains - Exposing the conflict between The Beatles and the label that made them":

A chance remark on the stairs at Peter Morris Music in London’s Denmark Street, in October 1963, set off a chain reaction that helped Brian Epstein apply some much- needed leverage on America’s Hollywood based Capitol label.

Although February 1963 marked the Beatles’ breakthrough in Britain, by the closing months of that year they still had not conquered America. Their manager Brian Epstein had been fighting what seemed like a losing battle to persuade Capitol to release the band’s records in America. How did that chance encounter in Denmark Street eventually force Capitol’s hand?

When the Beatles eventually hit the big time in the US in February 1964, both Epstein and Capitol executives obscured the true story about how this had happened. However, corporate and personal archives now reveal the reality and much more besides. The lid is also lifted on the fact that Capitol viewed the British record industry as being 30 years behind the times, and set out to remix UK master tapes and create distinct US albums. While Capitol’s strategy made the Beatles rich beyond their wildest dreams, Epstein is shown as often struggling to balance Capitol’s commercial decisions against the Beatles’ own demands. This account also explores Capitol’s PR efforts to protect the Beatles image as they get caught up in the whirlwind of world-wide success.

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