Follow Your Dream - Music And Much More!

Welcome to the 4th ANNIVERSARY SHOW of the podcast! I started this podcast on March 10, 2021 during the depths of the pandemic, when musicians like me could neither rehearse nor perform. I needed something creative to do and someone suggested that I start a podcast. But I had no idea what a podcast was; I had never even listened to one. The more I thought about it, though, the more I became convinced that you could get a much deeper level of engagement from a podcast than from ordinary social media. So I decided to take a shot. I had no audience and no guests. But I had a goal - to encourage and motivate people to follow their dream, just as I followed my youthful music dream later in life. Here we are 4 years later and the podcast has succeeded beyond my wildest expectations. I’ve aired over 450 episodes. We’re approaching 3 million downloads. The podcast is ranked in the Top 1% (actually .1%) with listeners worldwide on every continent in 200 countries. I’ve met and conversed with the most amazing and talented guests.  And the icing on the cake for me has been the musical collaborations I’ve done with a number of my World Class guests. This 4th Anniversary episode provides an overview of some of the amazing guests from the past year. They include Mega-Stars; 1960s Rocks Idols; Summits with Saxophone, Bass and Drum Stars; Bluegrass and Country Stars; Classical Music Stars; Pop Music stars; and Guitar stars.  As usual, I want to thank you for listening to the podcast, and to my music, and for making this podcast a part of your life. Keep on Rockin! --------------------------------------------- The Follow Your Dream Podcast: Top 1% of all podcasts with Listeners in 200 countries! For more information and other episodes of the podcast click here [https://www.followyourdreampodcast.com/].  To subscribe to the podcast click here [https://www.followyourdreampodcast.com/subscribe]. To subscribe to our weekly Follow Your Dream Podcast email click https://mailchi.mp/followyourdreampodcasthere [https://www.followyourdreampodcast.com/preview-emails]. To Rate and Review the podcast click here [https://www.ratethispodcast.com/followyourdream]. “Dream With Robert”. Click here [https://www.dreamwithrobert.com/]. —---------------------------------------- ROBERT’S SINGLES: “LOVELY GIRLIE” is Robert’s latest single. It’s a fun, Old School, rock/pop tune with 3-part harmony. It’s been called “Supremely excellent!”, “Another Homerun for Robert!”, and “Love that Lovely Girlie!” Click HERE [https://projectgrandslam.hearnow.com/lovely-girlie] for All Links —---------------------------------- “THE RICH ONES ALL STARS” is Robert’s single featuring the following 8 World Class musicians: Billy Cobham (Drums), Randy Brecker (Flugelhorn), John Helliwell (Sax), Pat Coil (Piano), Peter Tiehuis (Guitar), Antonio Farao (Keys), Elliott Randall (Guitar) and David Amram (Pennywhistle). Click HERE [https://youtu.be/bj2TiJSA8Yw] for the Official Video Click HERE [https://projectgrandslam.hearnow.com/the-rich-ones-all-stars] for All Links —---------------------------------------- “SOSTICE” is Robert’s single with a rockin’ Old School vibe. Called “Stunning!”, “A Gem!”, “Magnificent!” and “5 Stars!”. Click HERE [https://projectgrandslam.hearnow.com/sostice] for all links. —--------------------------------- “THE GIFT” is Robert’s ballad arranged by Grammy winning arranger Michael Abene and turned into a horn-driven Samba. Praised by David Amram, John Helliwell, Joe La Barbera, Tony Carey, Fay Claassen, Antonio Farao, Danny Gottlieb and Leslie Mandoki. Click HERE [https://projectgrandslam.hearnow.com/the-gift] for all links. —------------------------------------- “LOU’S BLUES”. Robert’s Jazz Fusion “Tone Poem”. Called “Fantastic! Great playing and production!” (Mark Egan - Pat Metheny Group/Elements) and “Digging it!” (Peter Erskine - Weather Report)! Click HERE [https://projectgrandslam.hearnow.com/lous-blues] for all links. —---------------------------------------- Audio production: Jimmy Ravenscroft Kymera Films [https://www.kymera-films.com/]   Connect with the Follow Your Dream Podcast: Website [http://www.followyourdreampodcast.com/] - www.followyourdreampodcast.com Email Robert [robert@followyourdreampodcast.com] - robert@followyourdreampodcast.com   Follow Robert’s band, Project Grand Slam, and his music: Website [http://www.projectgrandslam.com/] - www.projectgrandslam.com YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/user/PGSjazz] Spotify Music [https://open.spotify.com/artist/04BdGdJszDD8WtAFXc9skW] Apple Music [https://music.apple.com/us/artist/project-grand-slam/274548453] Email [pgs@projectgrandslam.com] - pgs@projectgrandslam.com

This is an Encore Presentation of my 2021 interview with Felix Cavaliere, a co-founder, lead singer, songwriter and keyboardist for The Rascals, one of the greatest rock bands of the 1960s. His voice can be heard on so many #1 hits including “Good Lovin’” and “Groovin”. He’s been inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame and the Songwriters Hall Of Fame. My featured song is “Yeah Yeah” from the album PGS 7 by my band Project Grand Slam. Spotify link [https://open.spotify.com/track/3hxm3BBYbSkB8DAIfp73KB?si=m6iH338NSQ2PlpWrveoRNA]. ---------------------------------------------     The Follow Your Dream Podcast: Top 1% of all podcasts with Listeners in 200 countries! For more information and other episodes of the podcast click here [https://www.followyourdreampodcast.com/].  To subscribe to the podcast click here [https://www.followyourdreampodcast.com/subscribe]. To subscribe to our weekly Follow Your Dream Podcast email click https://mailchi.mp/followyourdreampodcasthere [https://www.followyourdreampodcast.com/preview-emails]. To Rate and Review the podcast click here [https://www.ratethispodcast.com/followyourdream]. —---------------------------------------- ROBERT’S RECENT SINGLES: “LOVELY GIRLIE” is Robert’s latest single. It’s a fun, Old School, rock/pop tune with 3-part harmony. It’s been called “Supremely excellent!”, “Another Homerun for Robert!”, and “Love that Lovely Girlie!” Click HERE [https://projectgrandslam.hearnow.com/lovely-girlie] for All Links —---------------------------------- “THE RICH ONES ALL STARS” is Robert’s single featuring the following 8 World Class musicians: Billy Cobham (Drums), Randy Brecker (Flugelhorn), John Helliwell (Sax), Pat Coil (Piano), Peter Tiehuis (Guitar), Antonio Farao (Keys), Elliott Randall (Guitar) and David Amram (Pennywhistle). Click HERE [https://youtu.be/bj2TiJSA8Yw] for the Official Video Click HERE [https://projectgrandslam.hearnow.com/the-rich-ones-all-stars] for All Links —---------------------------------------- “SOSTICE” is Robert’s single with a rockin’ Old School vibe. Called “Stunning!”, “A Gem!”, “Magnificent!” and “5 Stars!”. Click HERE [https://projectgrandslam.hearnow.com/sostice] for all links. —--------------------------------- “THE GIFT” is Robert’s ballad arranged by Grammy winning arranger Michael Abene and turned into a horn-driven Samba. Praised by David Amram, John Helliwell, Joe La Barbera, Tony Carey, Fay Claassen, Antonio Farao, Danny Gottlieb and Leslie Mandoki. Click HERE [https://projectgrandslam.hearnow.com/the-gift] for all links. —------------------------------------- “LOU’S BLUES”. Robert’s Jazz Fusion “Tone Poem”. Called “Fantastic! Great playing and production!” (Mark Egan - Pat Metheny Group/Elements) and “Digging it!” (Peter Erskine - Weather Report)! Click HERE [https://projectgrandslam.hearnow.com/lous-blues] for all links. —---------------------------------------- Audio production: Jimmy Ravenscroft Kymera Films [https://www.kymera-films.com/]   Connect with the Follow Your Dream Podcast: Website [http://www.followyourdreampodcast.com/] - www.followyourdreampodcast.com Email Robert [robert@followyourdreampodcast.com] - robert@followyourdreampodcast.com   Follow Robert’s band, Project Grand Slam, and his music: Website [http://www.projectgrandslam.com/] - www.projectgrandslam.com YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/user/PGSjazz] Spotify Music [https://open.spotify.com/artist/04BdGdJszDD8WtAFXc9skW] Apple Music [https://music.apple.com/us/artist/project-grand-slam/274548453] Email [pgs@projectgrandslam.com] - pgs@projectgrandslam.com

Mike Noble is a longtime member of the Grand Ole Opry house band, where he plays guitar, bass, banjo and harmonica. He’s backed artists including Darius Rucker, Vince Gill and Barry Gibb. He’s also an in-demand session musician and has recorded with Jason Aldean and Kenny Rogers among many others. He’s worked with Diamond Rio, Roy Orbison and Dave Loggins. He has three ASCAP Performance Awards and 16 Gold and Platinum records. And he’s a movie star too, with roles in “Coal Miner’s Daughter” and “Nashville”. My featured song is “The Fall Of Winter”, the single I co-wrote with Jim Peterik. Spotify link [https://open.spotify.com/album/2YkhTjTSf7K2cPpRiwTgwv?si=emvTX65pRN-2BlmX35j1qA]. --------------------------------------------- The Follow Your Dream Podcast: Top 1% of all podcasts with Listeners in 200 countries! For more information and other episodes of the podcast click here [https://www.followyourdreampodcast.com/].  To subscribe to the podcast click here [https://www.followyourdreampodcast.com/subscribe]. To subscribe to our weekly Follow Your Dream Podcast email click https://mailchi.mp/followyourdreampodcasthere [https://www.followyourdreampodcast.com/preview-emails]. To Rate and Review the podcast click here [https://www.ratethispodcast.com/followyourdream]. “Dream With Robert”. Click here [https://www.dreamwithrobert.com/]. —---------------------------------------- ROBERT’S SINGLES: “LOVELY GIRLIE” is Robert’s latest single. It’s a fun, Old School, rock/pop tune with 3-part harmony. It’s been called “Supremely excellent!”, “Another Homerun for Robert!”, and “Love that Lovely Girlie!” Click HERE [https://projectgrandslam.hearnow.com/lovely-girlie] for All Links —---------------------------------- “THE RICH ONES ALL STARS” is Robert’s single featuring the following 8 World Class musicians: Billy Cobham (Drums), Randy Brecker (Flugelhorn), John Helliwell (Sax), Pat Coil (Piano), Peter Tiehuis (Guitar), Antonio Farao (Keys), Elliott Randall (Guitar) and David Amram (Pennywhistle). Click HERE [https://youtu.be/bj2TiJSA8Yw] for the Official Video Click HERE [https://projectgrandslam.hearnow.com/the-rich-ones-all-stars] for All Links —---------------------------------------- “SOSTICE” is Robert’s single with a rockin’ Old School vibe. Called “Stunning!”, “A Gem!”, “Magnificent!” and “5 Stars!”. Click HERE [https://projectgrandslam.hearnow.com/sostice] for all links. —--------------------------------- “THE GIFT” is Robert’s ballad arranged by Grammy winning arranger Michael Abene and turned into a horn-driven Samba. Praised by David Amram, John Helliwell, Joe La Barbera, Tony Carey, Fay Claassen, Antonio Farao, Danny Gottlieb and Leslie Mandoki. Click HERE [https://projectgrandslam.hearnow.com/the-gift] for all links. —------------------------------------- “LOU’S BLUES”. Robert’s Jazz Fusion “Tone Poem”. Called “Fantastic! Great playing and production!” (Mark Egan - Pat Metheny Group/Elements) and “Digging it!” (Peter Erskine - Weather Report)! Click HERE [https://projectgrandslam.hearnow.com/lous-blues] for all links. —---------------------------------------- “THE RICH ONES”. Robert’s sublime, atmospheric Jazz Fusion tune. Featuring guest artist Randy Brecker (Blood Sweat & Tears) on flugelhorn.  Click HERE [https://projectgrandslam.hearnow.com/the-rich-ones] for all links. —--------------------------------------- Audio production: Jimmy Ravenscroft Kymera Films [https://www.kymera-films.com/]   Connect with the Follow Your Dream Podcast: Website [http://www.followyourdreampodcast.com/] - www.followyourdreampodcast.com Email Robert [robert@followyourdreampodcast.com] - robert@followyourdreampodcast.com   Follow Robert’s band, Project Grand Slam, and his music: Website [http://www.projectgrandslam.com/] - www.projectgrandslam.com YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/user/PGSjazz] Spotify Music [https://open.spotify.com/artist/04BdGdJszDD8WtAFXc9skW] Apple Music [https://music.apple.com/us/artist/project-grand-slam/274548453] Email [pgs@projectgrandslam.com] - pgs@projectgrandslam.com

Gonzalo Grau is a Venezuelan born multi-instrumentalist and composer. He’s received three Grammy nominations. He’s composed original works for the Atlanta and Chicago Symphonies, the Los Angeles Philharmonic and the Boston Pops. He leads two projects of his own - Plural and La Clave Secreta. My featured song is “Take Me” from the album PGS 7 by my band Project Grand Slam. Spotify link [https://open.spotify.com/track/33iSli9BHHx8pyJylEFwxI?si=9aPesG-pTdSyedbNBTp7KQ&dl_branch=1]. --------------------------------------------- The Follow Your Dream Podcast: Top 1% of all podcasts with Listeners in 200 countries! For more information and other episodes of the podcast click here [https://www.followyourdreampodcast.com/].  To subscribe to the podcast click here [https://www.followyourdreampodcast.com/subscribe]. To subscribe to our weekly Follow Your Dream Podcast email click https://mailchi.mp/followyourdreampodcasthere [https://www.followyourdreampodcast.com/preview-emails]. To Rate and Review the podcast click here [https://www.ratethispodcast.com/followyourdream]. “Dream With Robert”. Click here [https://www.dreamwithrobert.com/]. —---------------------------------------- Connect with Gonzalo: www.gonzalograu.com [http://www.gonzalograu.com/] —--------------------------------------- ROBERT’S SINGLES: “LOVELY GIRLIE” is Robert’s latest single. It’s a fun, Old School, rock/pop tune with 3-part harmony. It’s been called “Supremely excellent!”, “Another Homerun for Robert!”, and “Love that Lovely Girlie!” Click HERE [https://projectgrandslam.hearnow.com/lovely-girlie] for All Links —---------------------------------- “THE RICH ONES ALL STARS” is Robert’s single featuring the following 8 World Class musicians: Billy Cobham (Drums), Randy Brecker (Flugelhorn), John Helliwell (Sax), Pat Coil (Piano), Peter Tiehuis (Guitar), Antonio Farao (Keys), Elliott Randall (Guitar) and David Amram (Pennywhistle). Click HERE [https://youtu.be/bj2TiJSA8Yw] for the Official Video Click HERE [https://projectgrandslam.hearnow.com/the-rich-ones-all-stars] for All Links —---------------------------------------- “SOSTICE” is Robert’s single with a rockin’ Old School vibe. Called “Stunning!”, “A Gem!”, “Magnificent!” and “5 Stars!”. Click HERE [https://projectgrandslam.hearnow.com/sostice] for all links. —--------------------------------- “THE GIFT” is Robert’s ballad arranged by Grammy winning arranger Michael Abene and turned into a horn-driven Samba. Praised by David Amram, John Helliwell, Joe La Barbera, Tony Carey, Fay Claassen, Antonio Farao, Danny Gottlieb and Leslie Mandoki. Click HERE [https://projectgrandslam.hearnow.com/the-gift] for all links. —------------------------------------- “LOU’S BLUES”. Robert’s Jazz Fusion “Tone Poem”. Called “Fantastic! Great playing and production!” (Mark Egan - Pat Metheny Group/Elements) and “Digging it!” (Peter Erskine - Weather Report)! Click HERE [https://projectgrandslam.hearnow.com/lous-blues] for all links. —---------------------------------------- “THE RICH ONES”. Robert’s sublime, atmospheric Jazz Fusion tune. Featuring guest artist Randy Brecker (Blood Sweat & Tears) on flugelhorn.  Click HERE [https://projectgrandslam.hearnow.com/the-rich-ones] for all links. —--------------------------------------- Audio production: Jimmy Ravenscroft Kymera Films [https://www.kymera-films.com/]   Connect with the Follow Your Dream Podcast: Website [http://www.followyourdreampodcast.com/] - www.followyourdreampodcast.com Email Robert [robert@followyourdreampodcast.com] - robert@followyourdreampodcast.com   Follow Robert’s band, Project Grand Slam, and his music: Website [http://www.projectgrandslam.com/] - www.projectgrandslam.com YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/user/PGSjazz] Spotify Music [https://open.spotify.com/artist/04BdGdJszDD8WtAFXc9skW] Apple Music [https://music.apple.com/us/artist/project-grand-slam/274548453] Email [pgs@projectgrandslam.com] - pgs@projectgrandslam.com

Mike Gormley has been a music journalist, record company executive, and an artist manager. He’s worked with The Bangles, Oingo Boingo, Danny Elfman and Jeff “Skunk” Baxter. He’s been a writer for the Detroit Free Press. Done PR for Mercury Records. And an executive at A&M Records.  My featured song is “Miles Behind” from the album of the same name. Spotify link [https://open.spotify.com/track/1TA13T8oSHAfcY7u6LyMe8?si=Zno7YCTaTmW8IDZrQrL8EQ]. --------------------------------------------- The Follow Your Dream Podcast: Top 1% of all podcasts with Listeners in 200 countries! For more information and other episodes of the podcast click here [https://www.followyourdreampodcast.com/].  To subscribe to the podcast click here [https://www.followyourdreampodcast.com/subscribe]. To subscribe to our weekly Follow Your Dream Podcast email click https://mailchi.mp/followyourdreampodcasthere [https://www.followyourdreampodcast.com/preview-emails]. To Rate and Review the podcast click here [https://www.ratethispodcast.com/followyourdream]. “Dream With Robert”. Click here [https://www.dreamwithrobert.com/]. —---------------------------------------- Connect with Mike at: www.lapdev.com [http://www.lapdev.com/] —--------------------------------------- ROBERT’S SINGLES: “THE RICH ONES ALL STARS” is Robert’s latest single featuring the following 8 World Class musicians: Billy Cobham (Drums), Randy Brecker (Flugelhorn), John Helliwell (Sax), Pat Coil (Piano), Peter Tiehuis (Guitar), Antonio Farao (Keys), Elliott Randall (Guitar) and David Amram (Pennywhistle). Click HERE [https://youtu.be/bj2TiJSA8Yw] for the Official Video Click HERE [https://projectgrandslam.hearnow.com/the-rich-ones-all-stars] for All Links —---------------------------------------- “SOSTICE” is Robert’s single with a rockin’ Old School vibe. Called “Stunning!”, “A Gem!”, “Magnificent!” and “5 Stars!”. Click HERE [https://projectgrandslam.hearnow.com/sostice] for all links. —--------------------------------- “THE GIFT” is Robert’s ballad arranged by Grammy winning arranger Michael Abene and turned into a horn-driven Samba. Praised by David Amram, John Helliwell, Joe La Barbera, Tony Carey, Fay Claassen, Antonio Farao, Danny Gottlieb and Leslie Mandoki. Click HERE [https://projectgrandslam.hearnow.com/the-gift] for all links. —------------------------------------- “LOU’S BLUES”. Robert’s Jazz Fusion “Tone Poem”. Called “Fantastic! Great playing and production!” (Mark Egan - Pat Metheny Group/Elements) and “Digging it!” (Peter Erskine - Weather Report)! Click HERE [https://projectgrandslam.hearnow.com/lous-blues] for all links. —---------------------------------------- “THE RICH ONES”. Robert’s sublime, atmospheric Jazz Fusion tune. Featuring guest artist Randy Brecker (Blood Sweat & Tears) on flugelhorn.  Click HERE [https://projectgrandslam.hearnow.com/the-rich-ones] for all links. —--------------------------------------- Audio production: Jimmy Ravenscroft Kymera Films [https://www.kymera-films.com/]   Connect with the Follow Your Dream Podcast: Website [http://www.followyourdreampodcast.com/] - www.followyourdreampodcast.com Email Robert [robert@followyourdreampodcast.com] - robert@followyourdreampodcast.com   Follow Robert’s band, Project Grand Slam, and his music: Website [http://www.projectgrandslam.com/] - www.projectgrandslam.com YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/user/PGSjazz] Spotify Music [https://open.spotify.com/artist/04BdGdJszDD8WtAFXc9skW] Apple Music [https://music.apple.com/us/artist/project-grand-slam/274548453] Email [pgs@projectgrandslam.com] - pgs@projectgrandslam.com