Life of a Band Leader

🎙️ Episode 10 – Angela O’Neill Interviews Teryn Re

In this exciting episode of the podcast, Angela O’Neill sits down with the incredibly talented Teryn Re for an engaging conversation about music, creativity, career journeys, inspiration, and the passion behind pursuing an artistic life.

From personal stories and industry insights to the challenges and rewards of following your creative path, this episode is filled with thoughtful discussion, laughs, and inspiration for artists, musicians, and dreamers alike.

✨ In This Episode:

• Teryn Re’s creative journey

• Behind-the-scenes stories from the music world

• Inspiration...

🎙️ Episode 9 - Life of a Band Leader — Guillaume Bougard Hosted by Angela O’Neill of The Outrageous8

In this special episode of Life of a Band Leader, host Angela O’Neill sits down with Guillaume Bougard — an internationally acclaimed musician, composer, and conductor whose journey bridges cultures, styles, and creative disciplines.

Guillaume shares an intimate look at his life in music, including:

✨ His musical beginnings — how his upbringing and early influences shaped his artistic voice ✨ The art of leadership — insights on directing ensembles and working with diverse musicians

✨ Balancing creativity and collaboration in a dyna...

🎙️ Life of a Band Leader — Episode 8 Featuring Mark Winkler Hosted by Angela O’Neill of The Outrageous8

In this engaging episode of Life of a Band Leader, Angela O’Neill sits down with acclaimed jazz vocalist and lyricist Mark Winkler for a rich and insightful conversation about a life devoted to music. With decades of experience as a performer, songwriter, and storyteller, Mark shares what it really takes to build and sustain a career in jazz — from finding your voice as an artist to navigating the ever-changing music industry.

🎶 In this episode, you’ll discover:

✨ Mark’s jour...

🎙️ Life of a Band Leader — Episode 7 Featuring Dan Olivo Hosted by Angela O’Neill of The Outrageous8

In Episode 7 of Life of a Band Leader, Angela O’Neill sits down with acclaimed musician and bandleader Dan Olivo for an engaging and insightful conversation about life in music — on and off the stage. From his early influences to building a career as a working musician, Dan shares the real story behind the journey: the challenges, the wins, and the passion that drives it all. 🎶 In this episode, you’ll discover:

✨ Dan’s path into music and what shaped his sound...

🎶 Episode 06 — Marsha Bartenetti 🎙️ Life of a Band Leader with Angela O’Neill of The Outrageous8

In this episode, Angela O’Neill sits down with the one and only Marsha Bartenetti — a woman whose voice millions of Americans once heard every single day. At one time, Marsha was known as America’s #1 voicemail voice — the voice behind the beep that became instantly recognizable across the country.

But there’s so much more to her story than a recorded greeting. In this candid and inspiring conversation, we explore: ✨ How Marsha became the most recognizable voicemail voice in America ✨ The business a...

🎙️ Life of a Band Leader – Episode! 4 Hosted by Angela O’Neill of Outrageous8 Records ▶️ Watch here: https://youtu.be/tc7UsmX1zQo

In this inspiring episode of Life of a Band Leader, Angela O’Neill sits down with two incredible music innovators — Ron Cyger and Brent Butterworth — for a deep and candid conversation about leadership, creativity, and the evolving world of music.

Ron and Brent bring decades of combined experience as musicians, educators, and industry thinkers. Together with Angela, they explore what it really takes to lead with purpose, adapt to changes in the music landscape, and buil...

🎙️ Life of a Band Leader – Featuring Johnny Britt Hosted by Angela O’Neill of Outrageous8 Records ▶️ Watch now: https://youtu.be/g1Q4UQDeLrQ In this inspiring episode of Life of a Band Leader, Angela O’Neill sits down with the one and only Johnny Britt — Grammy-nominated trumpeter, vocalist, producer, and creative force known for his extraordinary musical versatility and leadership in jazz, R&B, and beyond. Angela and Johnny dive deep into his journey in music, what it truly means to lead with both skill and heart, and the lessons he’s learned from decades of performing, recording, and directing ensem...

🎙️ Life of a Band Leader – Episode 3 Hosted by Angela O’Neill of Outrageous8 Records & Dave Slonaker ▶️ Check out the full podcast interview: https://youtu.be/xNdduwz7D3g In this episode, Angela sits down with acclaimed composer, arranger, and big-band leader Dave Slonaker — a creative force whose work has earned accolades for its modern harmonic sophistication and powerful big-band voice. Together they explore: - How Dave built his big band’s unique personality through arrangement and leadership - The journey of combining musical artistry with organizational leadership in a large ensemble - Real-world stories from gigs, recording sessions, and the day-to-day of...

🎙️ Life of a Band Leader – Episode 2 - Greg Curtis and Paul Litteral Hosted by Angela O’Neill of Outrageous8 Records ▶️ Listen now: https://youtu.be/sOj7oG16u0U In this insightful episode, Angela welcomes two powerhouse guests — Greg Curtis, a seasoned songwriter & producer behind major R&B and pop hits, and Paul Litteral, a veteran trumpet‑player and band leader with decades on stage and studio who’s worked with rock, jazz and big‑band legends. Together they unpack what it really takes to lead, sustain and evolve a band, covering topics like: - Building a band’s identity while honoring y...

In the debut episode of Life as a Band Leader, Angela O’Neill sits down with acclaimed composer, arranger, and trumpet player Elliot Deutsch to talk about the real journey behind leading a band — from creative vision to chaos, gigs to growth.

Elliot shares how he built his own big band, the lessons learned along the way, and what it really takes to balance music, leadership, and passion in today’s jazz world.

If you’re a musician, band leader, or music lover, this episode is packed with inspiration, laughs, the brains behind the music, and insi...