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Nashville based veteran music producer Tony Mantor’s Almost Live… Nashville podcast takes its listener on a journey through the business of music and entertainment. Following the success and popularity of his top-rated podcast on Autism & Mental Health awareness - Why Not Me? - Mantor hosts thought-provoking conversations and behind-the-scenes stories from various celebrity guests from the world of music, television and entertainment. With more than 30 years as an accomplished music producer based in Nashville, Mantor welcomes a worldly guest list of musicians, actors and entertainers who share their unique stories about the roles they’ve played in creating and sustaining what we know as popular American culture. Conversations and stories that also give a deeper understanding on what it takes to achieve success in the entertainment industry for aspiring entertainers who are currently pursuing their own dreams of being a star someday. Whether listening for the entertainment or storytelling factor alone, or for tips on how his guests faced their life’s challenges, Almost Live… Nashville will have a story for anyone who has been a fan of popular culture in music, movies and television over the last few decades.
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- 5 days ago28 min
Josie & Tina Marie: Building the Josie Music Awards and Championing Independent Artists Worldwide
Show Notes Josie Music Awards founders Josie Passantino-Boone and Tina Marie Passantino join Tony Mantor for an inspiring conversation about creating one of the world's premier platforms for independent musicians. What began as a vision to give unsigned artists the recognition they deserve has grown into an internationally respected awards program, bringing together thousands of artists from around the globe while celebrating talent based on artistry—not popularity, streaming numbers, or soc...
- 1 weeks ago27 min
Alan Warner of The Foundations: The Story Behind “Build Me Up Buttercup” and a Lifetime of Timeless Music
Alan Warner of The Foundations: The Story Behind "Build Me Up Buttercup" Few songs have stood the test of time quite like "Build Me Up Buttercup." For more than five decades, it has brought generations together, becoming one of the most recognizable and beloved songs in popular music. In this episode of Almost Live Nashville, host Tony Mantor sits down with Alan Warner, original member of The Foundations, to explore the remarkable story behind one of music's most enduring bands. Alan takes li...
- 2 weeks ago27 min
Janie French: From Beauty Influencer to Reinvention, Comedy, Music & Mental Health
Show Notes Jamie French has built an extraordinary career by embracing change, taking creative risks, and never being afraid to reinvent herself. In this episode of Almost Live Nashville, host Tony Mantor sits down with comedian, YouTuber, singer-songwriter, and content creator Jamie French to discuss her remarkable journey from hairstylist and makeup artist to one of YouTube's most recognizable comedy voices and an emerging Nashville recording artist. Jamie opens up about building an audienc...
- 3 weeks ago26 min
Peter Howarth of The Hollies: From Legendary Stages to a Lifetime of Music
Show Notes For more than two decades, Peter Howarth has carried the legacy of one of Britain's most iconic bands as the lead singer of The Hollies. But his remarkable career stretches far beyond one legendary group. In this episode of Almost Live Nashville, Peter joins host Tony Mantor to share the stories behind a lifetime in music—from discovering his passion as a two-year-old fascinated by a record player to performing on some of the world's greatest stages, including Madison Square Garden...
- Aug 18, 202624 min
Mel Denisse: Finding Strength Through Vulnerability and the Sound of Alternative Rock
Show NotesAlternative rock artist Mel Denisse joins Tony Mantor for an honest conversation about songwriting, vulnerability, and discovering an artistic voice that refuses to fit inside traditional boundaries. Drawing inspiration from alternative rock, darkwave, trip-hop, and cinematic soundscapes, Mel creates music that explores emotion with remarkable depth while blending haunting melodies with powerful storytelling. In this episode, she reflects on growing up in a non-musical family, teach...
- Aug 11, 202628 min
John Tesh: From Entertainment Tonight to Beating Cancer, Faith, Music, and the Purpose That Never Ends
Show Notes John Tesh has lived a life unlike almost anyone else. Millions knew him as the co-host of Entertainment Tonight. Basketball fans know his legendary "Roundball Rock" theme that became synonymous with the NBA. Music lovers have filled concert halls around the world to hear his compositions. But behind the success is an incredible story of resilience. In this heartfelt conversation, John shares how a garage full of cassette tapes launched his music career, the unlikely return of his i...
- Aug 4, 202630 min
Andy Kyriacou: Modern Romance, 80s Pop Stardom, and the Stories Behind the Music
Show Notes Drummer and founding driving force behind Modern Romance, Andy Kyriacou, joins Tony Mantor for an entertaining and revealing conversation about the rise of one of Britain's most recognizable pop bands and the journey that has kept the music alive for more than four decades. Andy shares the incredible story of joining Modern Romance just as the band faced its final opportunity with its record label, the creative idea that helped launch "Everybody Salsa" into the charts, and how gras...
- Jul 21, 202625 min
Shweta Harve: Music with Purpose, Compassion, and a Global Message
Show NotesIndependent singer-songwriter Shweta Harve joins Tony Mantor for a heartfelt conversation about creating music that goes beyond entertainment to inspire reflection, compassion, and positive change. Originally from India and now based in the United States, Shweta has built an international creative team that spans three continents, collaborating with an Italian composer and a Ukrainian mixing engineer to produce music that resonates across cultures and generations. From Billboard Top...
About Tony Mantor's : Almost Live..... Nashville
Nashville based veteran music producer Tony Mantor’s Almost Live… Nashville podcast takes its listener on a journey through the business of music and entertainment. Following the success and popularity of his top-rated podcast on Autism & Mental Health awareness - Why Not Me? - Mantor hosts thought-provoking conversations and behind-the-scenes stories from various celebrity guests from the world of music, television and entertainment. With more than 30 years as an accomplished music producer based in Nashville, Mantor welcomes a worldly guest list of musicians, actors and entertainers who share their unique stories about the roles they’ve played in creating and sustaining what we know as popular American culture. Conversations and stories that also give a deeper understanding on what it takes to achieve success in the entertainment industry for aspiring entertainers who are currently pursuing their own dreams of being a star someday. Whether listening for the entertainment or storytelling factor alone, or for tips on how his guests faced their life’s challenges, Almost Live… Nashville will have a story for anyone who has been a fan of popular culture in music, movies and television over the last few decades.
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