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The Tonearm

Lawrence Peryer
Jazz
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Laugh Ash
Shara Lunon
Ches Smith
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Pyroclastic Records
New York
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Seattle
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Black American Music
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Graham Reynolds
The Dream Syndicate
Cultural Dialogue
Drummophone

The people and ideas moving culture forward. With host Lawrence Peryer.

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Today we're putting The Tonearm's needle on pianist and composer Noah Franche-Nolan.

Noah's latest album, Rose-Anna, is named after his Acadian great-grandmother, a church organist from Grand Falls, New Brunswick. The Acadians are French-speaking pe... more

Today we’re putting The Tonearm's needle on author and behavioral scientist Michael Hallsworth.

Michel has spent the last two decades applying behavioral science to real-world problems at the Behavioural Insights Team. He's held positions at Princet... more

We're putting The Tonearm's needle on John Mlynczak, President and CEO of the National Association of Music Merchants.

NAMM is the trade association for the music, sound, and event industries. Basically, NAMM represents the companies that make the t... more

Today we're putting The Tonearm's needle on Patricia Brennan, a vibraphonist and composer who grew up in Veracruz, Mexico, playing salsa with her dad while listening to Hendrix and Zeppelin with her mom. She studied classical percussion at the Curtis... more

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Recent Guests

Phil Haynes
Drummer and leader of the band Free Country
Free Country
Episode: Phil Haynes: Banging the Drum for Liberty Now
Bryan Senti
BAFTA award-winning composer known for his work on 'Mood' and his albums that explore personal and cultural narratives.
Episode: Bryan Senti: Strings, Migration, and Finding Home
Nels Cline
Wilco's creative guitarist known for his improvisational style
Wilco
Episode: Holiday Bonus: Nels Cline on the Wilco Will Love You Podcast
Graham St. John
Cultural anthropologist and senior research fellow at the University of Huddersfield in the UK.
University of Huddersfield
Episode: Graham St. John: Terence McKenna's Hallucinatory Life
Ned Rothenberg
Multi-instrumentalist and composer
Episode: Ned Rothenberg: Solo Improvisation in Bizarre Times
Ed Trefzger
Tracks radio airplay data for artists.
JazzWeek
Episode: The Inaugural Jazz Forward Award Winners
Jesus Perezagua
Founder of Oh! Jazz, specializing in streaming live jazz performances.
Oh! Jazz
Episode: The Inaugural Jazz Forward Award Winners
Thomas Marriott
Founded Seattle Jazz Fellowship to revitalize local jazz culture.
Seattle Jazz Fellowship
Episode: The Inaugural Jazz Forward Award Winners
Eddie Lee
Founder of the Sligo Jazz Project, focusing on jazz education.
Sligo Jazz Project
Episode: The Inaugural Jazz Forward Award Winners

Host

Lawrence Peryer
Host of discussions centered on influential individuals and ideas that drive cultural progress. Known for thorough preparation and insightful questioning, highlighting creativity and personal narratives.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 44 ratings
  • Curiosity

    Whether I’m considering science, poetry, carpentry, or music, nothing opens the door to enlightenment wider than the (spoken or unspoken) phrase “I’m curious…” If there’s a secret sauce to Spotlight On, I believe that it’s Lawrence Puryear’s curiosity. And he always approaches his guests with the respect of having done his homework. He’s researched careers and discographies, so we know that his questions come from a place of intellectual truth. “I understand some of what you’re doing, but I want... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Harry Landers
    United States10 months ago
  • Brilliant

    As one of Lawrence’s interview subjects, I can tell you I was really impressed with his preparation and insightful questions as well as his professional and comfortable vibe. I really enjoyed chatting with him and I hope that comes across to listeners. Happy to be not just a subject but a subscriber!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    joebrent
    United Statesa year ago
  • One of the More Entertaining Music Chat Podcasts Out There

    I think Lawrence is one of the best under-the-radar podcast interviewers in podcast-land. These shows feel like fly-on-the-wall conversations, with Lawrence often prompting his guests into pleasantly unexpected topics and revealing glimpses into the creative process. Even if the guest is someone I know nothing about, I always come away entertained and learning something new about what makes music tick. A gem!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    General Zubon
    United States2 years ago
  • Keep getting better!

    Great series of podcasts and interviews from people across the entirety of the live music space. Such a treat to hear LP speak with his guests about life, music, art and everything in between. 10/10 would recommend.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    relly124
    United States3 years ago
  • An easy yet insightful listen

    It’s special to get a behind the scenes look of how guests on the show have navigated their life to live out their passion in music and reflect on how they got to where they are today.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    815ams
    United States3 years ago

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Listeners appreciate the depth of preparation and insightful questions posed by the host, fostering engaging conversations. Many find the content enlightening and enjoy the diverse array of guests from various cultural backgrounds. The podcast is seen as a valuable resource for anyone interested in the arts, revealing behind-the-scenes insights into the creative processes of artists. Regular feedback highlights the blend of entertainment and education, emphasizing the podcast's ability to broaden musical and cultural horizons.

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Michael Hallsworth: Escaping the Hypocrisy Trap
Q: Can you tell me a little bit about the work you've been doing thus far in your career?
Michael discusses his focus on social benefits, working on issues affecting society, such as redesigning urban environments to enhance safety.
Michael Hallsworth: Escaping the Hypocrisy Trap
Q: What is behavioral science primarily concerned with?
Behavioral science studies how people behave in real-life situations, investigating factors that influence their actions and decisions.
Patricia Brennan: Vibraphone Visions of the Universe
Q: How does the acclaim from your previous album impact you and your creative process?
She responded that the praise helps her feel grateful but does not define her path; she remains focused on exploration and discovery in her music.
Patricia Brennan: Vibraphone Visions of the Universe
Q: What is it about the vibraphone that attracted you initially and keeps you engaged?
Patricia explained her attraction to the vibraphone as being a combination of melody and percussive feel, blending both harmony aspects with the rhythm she loves from percussion instruments.
Patricia Brennan: Vibraphone Visions of the Universe
Q: What music drew you in first, or did you identify as like, oh, this is my music? What was your taste initially?
Patricia mentioned that she was initially attracted to groove music, particularly salsa and other local genres, drawn by how it made people want to dance.

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Insights and conversations featuring influential figures in music and culture are central to the content of this podcast. Episodes often explore the intersection of personal experiences, artistic expression, and broader cultural movements, with guests ranging from musicians and composers to cultural anthropologists and authors. The discussions are characterized by their depth, touching on themes such as heritage, innovation, and the evolving landscape of art and music in response to contemporary issues. Unique for its focus on storytelling, the podcast invites guests to share their journeys and the impacts of their work on society, creating a rich tapestry of sound and narrative.

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Recent guests on The Tonearm include:

1. Phil Haynes
2. Bryan Senti
3. Nels Cline
4. Graham St. John
5. Ned Rothenberg
6. Ed Trefzger
7. Jesus Perezagua
8. Thomas Marriott

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