On this exciting episode of the podcast, Brian is joined by the talented musician, Steve Ramone. Steve shares with us his journey in the music industry and his recently released album, "Chasing Daylight". He delves into the inspiration behind his music and the creative process that went into making the album. Steve also talks about the notable musicians who collaborated with him on the project and how their contributions added to the overall sound of the album.

In addition to discussing his latest work, Steve also opens up about his early experiences with music and how they shaped his passion for it. He shares some of the challenges he faced in finding and keeping musicians in his band, and how he overcame those obstacles to create a successful career in music.

The conversation also touches on Steve's routine before and after a show, and how he measures success as a musician. He shares his thoughts on the importance of connecting with his audience and the satisfaction he gets from seeing people enjoy his music.

As the interview draws to a close, Steve lightens the mood by sharing his favorite musician from history and which musician he would want to spend 24 hours locked in a room with. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in the music industry and the creative process behind making an album.

1. Steve's Album Collaborations [00:00:24]
2. Covid's Impact on Album Collaborations [00:02:03]
3. Songwriting Inspiration [00:03:37]
4. Creating the Next Album [00:06:24]
5. Anticipation for the Next Album [00:09:00]
6. Earliest Musical Memory [00:09:28]
7. Early Musical Influences [00:09:38]
8. Defining Concert Experience [00:11:11]
9. Local Music Scene [00:13:10]
10. The Evolution of the Local Music Scene [00:14:56]
11. Description of Live Shows [00:16:28]
12. Finding and Solidifying Band Members [00:18:19]
13. Making the experience great [00:19:36]
14. Memorable gigs [00:21:11]
15. No bad gigs [00:23:38]
16. Tour Booking [00:25:50]
17. Wild Tour Antics [00:27:02]
18. Pre-Show Routine [00:28:32]
19. Post-tour blues [00:30:32]
20. Finding inspiration in misery [00:31:29]
21. Measuring Success [00:34:23]
22. Animal Shelter Initiative [00:35:57]
23. Alternative Career Paths and Favorite Musician [00:37:47]
24. Elvis Presley's Magical Essence [00:40:46]
25. Locked in a Room with a Musician [00:42:04]
26. Soundtrack to Steve's Life [00:43:21]
27. Steve's appreciation and future plans [00:44:30]
28. Recording a promo for the show [00:44:47]
29. Arranging for a future interview [00:45:27]