Join us as Sandy Kreitzberg takes us on her transformative journey from a reggae enthusiast to a renowned music journalist and interviewer. Discover how her passion for music and storytelling led to the creation of her engaging interview series, "Say What?! With Sandy."

(Part 1 of 3 in this series)

In This Episode:

• Sandy's early love for reggae and its influence on her career
• Transition from writing to interviewing and overcoming burnout
• The importance of confidence and creativity in her journey
• Insights into her favorite interviews and the stories behind them

Key Moments:

• Discovering Reggae: 00:01:57
• Transition to Music Journalism: 00:02:06
• Burnout and Rediscovery: 00:02:39
• Gaining Confidence: 00:03:16
• Inspiration from Live Shows: 00:04:02

Connect with Sandy:

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/saywhatwithsandy
• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@saywhatwithsandy
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/saywhatwithsandy
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC...

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Chapters:

• 00:01:57 Discovering Reggae
• 00:02:06 Transition to Music Journalism
• 00:02:39 Burnout and Rediscovery
• 00:03:16 Gaining Confidence

• 00:04:02 Inspiration from Live Shows

In this final part in this mini series, the conversation covers the excitement of live performances, the evolution and growth of the band, individual contributions, and aspirations for the future. It also delves into the challenges of rehearsals and the dynamics of the band, as well as the integration of AI and spontaneous jamming during performances. The conversation delves into the themes of musical collaboration, creativity, and the importance of camaraderie in music. It explores the dream of creating the ultimate band lineup, the power of networking and collaboration, unconventional habits for creativity, and the significance of finding joy and living in the moment.

Takeaways

• Live performance excitement
• Band evolution and growth Consistency and creativity in music
• The importance of camaraderie and friendship in music

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Chapters

00:00 Future Aspirations of the Band

02:03 The Creative Process and Collaboration

07:49 Engagement and Live Performance Dynamics

11:10 Personal Contributions to the Band's Evolution

16:46 The Power of Live Music and Band Chemistry

18:47 Dreaming Big: The Ideal Band Setup

19:36 Creative Habits for Musicians

22:14 Finding Inspiration in Solitude

26:51 Overcoming Creative Blocks and Mental Health

28:56 Living in the Moment and Enjoying Life

31:21 Upcoming Music Releases and Future Plans

31:47 New Year's Eve Special Wrap-Up

32:08 Reflections on Previous Episodes and Future Plans

32:10 Ted Shupe In Memory Of Clip

Second addition of this mini series delves into Z Frequency's journey, the influence of local music venues, and the band's genre diversity and musical collaboration. Z Frequency's evolution, the impact of local music venues, and the band's genre diversity and musical collaboration are the primary themes explored in the conversation. The conversation covers the band's excitement for new music and recording, anticipation for live performances, engagement with recording and sound technology, and shared enthusiasm for playing live. The members express their eagerness for new music, recording, and the creative process, as well as their anticipation for live performances. They also discuss their engagement with recording and sound technology, highlighting their interest in new equipment and techniques. Additionally, they share their enthusiasm for playing live and the joy it brings them.

Takeaways

• Z Frequency's Evolution
• The Impact of Local Music Venues
• Genre Diversity and Musical Collaboration Excitement for new music and recording
• Anticipation for live performances
• Engagement with recording and sound technology
• Shared enthusiasm for playing live

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Check out Z Frequency here: zfrequency.com

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Chapters

00:00:00 Early Days and First Bands

00:05:07 Utah Scene and Warehouse Shows

00:10:22 Z Frequency’s Evolution

00:17:02 Meet the Band

00:23:03 Prepping for Live Shows