Getting Close UP! S6 Retro Show Part 1 featuring Tea Leaf, Malek Azrael and Thraxx Pastry

Getting Close UP! S6 Retro Show Part 2 featuring Joey Marlow and Dose of T.H.A

We've officially come to the end of Season 6 and what a season it was!!! Returning guest Joey Marlow (episode 3) and Dose of T.H.A (episode 4 and Season 5 Retro Show host) are here to wrap of the end of the season on Part 2 of the Getting Close S6 Retro Show. We also reflect on a guest who couldn't make it back due to some sentimental reasons, our episode 5 guest, Sentimental Creatures. We also take a look back on some our most favorite GCU! Game Times highlighting Tea with Teash Podcast, King Kihei and IndieFemme Productions. Make sure you don't miss it.  Season 7 will air July 17th - 7pm.  You can also viewed the video version of this episode on our YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/7nGH0ipvY18 [https://youtu.be/7nGH0ipvY18]

Getting Close UP! S6 Retro Show Part 1 featuring Tea Leaf, Malek Azrael and Thraxx Pastry

Hayden Poling of Tea Leaf (episode 11), Malek Azrael (episode 10) and the Canna Chemist herself, Kim Kambron - Jones of Thraxx Pastry came back to let us know what's going on with them since they taped their episode,on part 1 of the Getting Close S6 Retro Show. Danielle also gives a special mention to Comedian Charles Randolph! You can see the video version of this episode on our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/b7-e1nGIlxo [https://youtu.be/b7-e1nGIlxo]

Getting Close UP! S6E12 featuring Melanna Gray of IndieFEMME Productions

We've come to that time when we've reached the end of the season and dare I say we've saved the best for last (naw, cause we've has some great guest throughout this entire season), nonetheless, our finale guest grew up in Kansas City, went to USC on a full ride scholarship came back to KC to study theatre, then made her way to the bright lights of the big city, NY. Finally after a long cross-country drive from NY back to LA, started a multi-media production company with her sister. Welcome Melanna Gray of IndieFEMME Productions. Providing a safe place for women actors, filmmakers, directors, writers and all around creatives of many kinds, this production company has also expanding into African American Ancestry; giving a platform to sustain the history and culture of African American people during a time when those who shall remain nameless, are attempting to erase it. You can see the video of this episode on our YouTube channel:https:https:  //youtu.be/ZtlBs-I3kRQ

Getting Close UP! S6E11 featuring Tea Leaf

Welcoming to the purple chairs, we have the band,.......Tea Leaf.   This band blew us away when they hit the stage.  From their soulful sound to their heart-felt lyrics, this band was an unexpected thrill.  Note:  we were not the only ones, the sound guys were back there partying with us! Lucas, Nick and Hayden sit down with Danielle to really give us what is behind the songs (oh and the name as well).  They talk about their recording process, how they manage the financials and finds out who each individual is  that make up this sound.   You do not want to miss this episode. You can see the video version of this episode on our YouTube channel:  https://youtu.be/DNCLzFYZh0E [https://youtu.be/DNCLzFYZh0E]

Getting Close UP! S6E10 featuring Malek Azrael

I know you've heard the saying "Art Imitating Life", but I'm going to pin a new cliché for this artist "Life Dictating Art". Whether the song is about his own experiences or he channels someone else's, the only way to truly know this book of secrets is by reading the pages within. I introduce you to Malek Azrael front man of the band Malek Azrael and the Vibes. Danielle and Malek have one of the most personal interviews we've had since S6E1 Stephonne. Though naturally shy, Malek is extremely vulnerable and transparent, giving insight into his youth, feelings of isolation, insight into where the music comes from and the navigations of being the front man of a band who's collective talent is undeniable. You don't want to miss this interview. You can also check out the video version of this interview on our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/iP6W9_6F_m0 [https://youtu.be/iP6W9_6F_m0]