This week we’re joined by LA-based singer/songwriter (and new best friend) Keaton Simons. Keaton has enjoyed international recognition for his music while on major labels Maverick and CBS Records, and has also had success in the hip hop world as a writer, musical director, singer, bassist and guitarist with notable acts like Snoop Dogg, Gnarls Barkley. Keaton has performed on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno and The Ellen Degeneres show, and his music has featured on Sons of Anarchy, Malcolm in the Middle and many more. Highlights:Keaton compares us to a dating siteWe hear about Keaton’s major label experience, and how signing to a major label is just the beginning of the journeyWe all agree that artists should support each other, rather than be competing with each otherKeaton tells us about collaborating with hip hop artists and how many of them didn’t know he was a singer/songwriterWe hear about Keaton’s experience as musical director and what the role can entailKeaton tells us about his upcoming tour and his love of house concertsRoss tells Keaton and Marcio about the Paper Aeroplanes gig he was at a while ago, and how memorable smaller shows can be… and the consensus is that we’re all fans of house showsKeaton tells us about a urination situation involving friend-of-the-show, Tyler HiltonYou can get a free download of “Masterpiece” from Keaton’s upcoming live album right now!Keaton and Marcio discuss the pros/cons of giving music away for freeWe hear about Keaton’s experiences of performing on TV, and about growing up in the entertainment industryKeaton can do a much better Scottish accent than Marcio - no contestWe all agree that Bryan Cranston is awesome and American Dad is better than Family Guy“Bette Midler is the new Taylor Swift” - Marcio Novelli, 2015 Advice:Enter into any collaborative opportunity with an open mindConnections help: if you don’t have them, try and make themIf there’s a venue you want to play at, hang out there and be activeThe more creative and prolific you can be, the more you’re increasing your chances at success Recommendations:The Barr Brothers (Music)The Wood Brothers (Music)Tyler Hilton (Music)Terra Naomi (Music)Tony Lucca (Music) Artist Links:Website: keatonsimons.comFacebook: /keatonsimonsmusicTwitter: @keatonsimonsInstagram: @keatonsimons

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