How much can you hold?

20 years’ worth of memories?

What would you do if there were lyrics to express what we, as native New Orleanians, have lived for the past 20 years…after Katrina. Listen in.

We sit with the phenomenal Amanda Shaw as she shares stories, dreams and her mission to bring JOY through her talented voice and fiddle!

She encourages us to sit back, kick off our shoes and be AT HOME wherever we are are-knowing that we belong, that we are seen and that we must keep constant vigil over where the universe needs us to be.

A very timely interview as we knock on the door reminding us of what we all GAINED in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina-strength and emotional resilience.

Amanda Shaw-her charm, her passion, her genuine presence will fill your heart as you listen to this beautiful artist.

She LIVES her music-the songs of the bayou, Cajun music that you can’t wash from your soul!

A songwriter, vocalist, fiddle phenomenon, entrepreneur and more-she is a treasure to the industry of life. Firmly established in the Louisiana Music Hall of Fame, and with her sights on more in Nashville, her energy is unmatched!

She shares her journey with the brilliant Emmy and Oscar nominated musician, songwriter and producer, Kent Wells.

Sit back, learn and laugh with us as we pretend it’s a “Louisiana Saturday Night” with THE Amanda Shaw-because we are STILL HERE- “After Katrina”.

https://www.amandashaw.com/home

MUSICIANS ON CALL truly lives its purpose.

Having touched the lives of over 1.2 million patients, they continue to want to do more.

In 1999, Co-Founders and entrepreneurs, Michael Solomon and Vivek J. Tiwary, decided to prescribe healing through music.

This episode sparks conversation about the importance of community and the power of compassion through composition.

Their Vision: "A world filled with the healing power of music".

It can truly be that simple.

As we ALL navigate the healthcare systems, caregiver support and our personal prescriptions for wellness, MUSICIANS ON CALL brings people together in a way that is truly INTENTIONAL and HEARTFELT.

HOPE, LOVE, GRATITUDE, FORGIVENESS, CHARITY, PRESENCE.

These aren't just words.

As well, they are more than ideas woven together within the lyrics and melodies we share in song.

They should be part of our mission statement as stewards in service to others.

Special thanks to Melinda Lafollette, Director of PR & Events, Musicians on Call.

We were humbled to have Teresita Bible and Chris Eschete (https://brotherchrismusic.com/)

THANK YOU TO ALL the volunteers who give SO much more than their time and talent, they leave a piece of heartfelt HOPE with us and the many patients (and healthcare workers and families) they have served.

MUSICIANS ON CALL needs more people like you!

https://www.musiciansoncall.org/

Navigating our "origin stories" while finding those along this path who compliment the journey is a creative endeavor in and of itself. Trusting the process of musical production and the "business" of music is eloquently shared by Thea Aksland and Nelson Capote.

Thea Aksland is a DYNAMIC young artist who has found that compliment in Nelson Capote. Capote is a prolific multi-instrumental musician, producer, innovator and visionary.

Thea is a talented vocalist, songwriter, pianist, producer and teacher. Emerging in 2020 with her debut Love Line to her latest release eleMENTAL (co-produced by Capote), she is exploding with authentic emotional energy. As a certified music educator, Thea encourages her young students and inspires them to push beyond the fear- amalgamating emotion and memory into music. Thea is truly innovative, her genre evoking a much needed authenticity, making you lean in and TRULY feel.

Nelson reminds us to surrender in the creative journey. Nelson has worked with artists such as Grace Gardener, providing much of the instrumentation for both of her acclaimed EP's Peach and Recovery Mile and easily explores a wide range of instruments from horns to strings and so much more.

Nelson's tenure in production and recording is obvious when you listen to his music. His "style" is fueled by infusing creative experimentation and attention to detail. The destination of musical presence can only be experienced by listening to these very prolific artists.

https://www.instagram.com/theaakslandmusic/?hl=en

https://www.instagram.com/nelsonncapote/?hl=en