Bonus episode!!! The guys talk with Dalton Haegele, member of the band Ruston Way, and host of the upcoming event South Sound Music Fest. They discuss the event and give end-of-the-year shout outs.

01:23 – Jeff reflects on how he and Scott first met, introduces Dalton, and Dalton shares the type of artists people can see at the South Sound Music Fest at Real Art Tacoma. He talks about putting the festival together, the most significant challenges with putting it together, and his hope for a good turnout. Scott talks about GCP’s luck with putting on comedy events, and Jeff talks about the ease of learning music with today’s technology.

10:07 – Scott talks about the different apps that gamify learning music, Jeff talks about his love of playing music, and the changes in the playing field over the years. Dalton talks about the higher standard of music today, his band trying to diversify their sound, and Jeff shares the different bands that will be playing at the event.

20:35 – Dalton talks about where he sees the music industry in the next five years, Scott talks about the importance of having a manager behind artists, and reflects on GCP’s first recording. He gives shout-outs to GCP sponsors of the year, including Union Club, RCF Exteriors, Die Cut Stickers, Patrons, and the great segment producers.

See everyone next year!!

Special Guest: Dalton Haegele.

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• South Sound Music Fest | We're Ruston Way, formed by Dalton Haegele a few years ago recently joined by Calvin Holmberg from Colorado. We strive to create an... | Instagram — We're Ruston Way, formed by Dalton Haegele a few years ago recently joined by Calvin Holmberg from Colorado. We strive to create an uplifting community experience around music.
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• Real Art Tacoma and Ruston way Present: South Sound Music Festival 2024 — Real Art Tacoma
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