Living On Music with Steve Houk

• Tory Smith/BLACK BOX Prompter on Living On Music

  Tory Smith is the co-founder and CMO of BLACK BOX Prompter, the "smart yet stealthy" lyrics prompter that gives musicians, performers, and presenters the confidence to create a more powerful connection with their audience; the smart video chords & lyrics monitor is controlled with foot pedals so musicians can engage with their audience without the distraction of tablets or smartphones. Tory is also founder, booking manager and rhythm guitarist for 90 PROOF COUNTRY and also manager of an 80’s band called 80s GADGETS and the younger brother of lead singer of both bands who he affectionately refers to as the “Superman Singer” and who inspired his creation of the prompter: “I was inspired to create BLACK BOX Prompter after I saw my brother make a ‘poor man’s teleprompter’ out of an Amazon shipping box, so he could put his iPad on the floor and not be in his face.” Join Living On Music on Facebook at facebook.com/groups/livingonmusic and subscribe to Living On Music on YouTube at youtube.com/@livingonmusicwithstevehouk. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/living-on-music-with-steve-houk--5376946/support.

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• Deborah Silver on Living On Music

  Deborah Silver is a Mississippi-born, two-time #1 Billboard chart-topping vocalist who just released her brand new highly anticipated album "Basie Rocks!" which is a collaboration with the legendary Count Basie Orchestra on their 90th Anniversary, produced by Grammy-winning producer and Rolling Stones drummer Steve Jordan. Known for her soulful but polished readings of classic jazz and pop melodies, Deborah initially garnered attention with her 2014 debut, "Pure Silver" before topping the Traditional Jazz Albums chart with 2016's "The Gold Standards." Renowned for her dynamic interpretations of music across genres, Deborah has captured the hearts of listeners and critics alike; legendary producer Quincy Jones praised her saying, “Her strong and sultry vocals are seductive and soul-soothing. Whatever she sings, she owns—making every note matter! One listen, and it’s clear: Deborah Silver is the real deal.” Rex Reed of the New York Observer raves, "When Deborah Silver takes over a mike, she doesn’t just visit the stage, she owns it! Trust me. She’s a thrill, a swinging show-biz whirlwind...and a bargain at any price!" Silver has recorded a string of hit duets with acclaimed vocalists including Jack Jones, Diane Schuur, Steve Tyrell, Bill Medley of the Righteous Brothers, Trombone Shorty, Ronnie Millsap, Freddy Cole, Kurt Elling, Ann Hampton Callaway, Pam Tillis, Ray Benson and Asleep At The Wheel, and more, and her upcoming releases include duets with superstars Tony Orlando, Ronnie Millsap, Pam Tillis, Steve Tyrell and Jazz icon Diane Schuur.Join Living On Music on Facebook at facebook.com/groups/livingonmusic and subscribe here at youtube.com/@livingonmusicwithstevehouk.  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/living-on-music-with-steve-houk--5376946/support.

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• Bobby Thompson and SHINE on Living On Music

  Bobby Thompson, a mesmerizing guitarist and captivating vocalist, stands out as a luminary in the realms of blues and rock music. His new album SHINE (2025) featuring the full band — Bobby, Bronson, Ben, Chris, and Andy, along with some incredible special guests, this album is packed with nine brand-new original tracks. Fans can expect the album to be available across all major digital platforms, bringing the band’s signature sound to listeners worldwide. Renowned for his courage and creativity, Thompson fearlessly delves into the depths of self-expression, using his music as a window to his soul. Join Living On Music on Facebook at facebook.com/groups/livingonmusic and subscribe on YouTube. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/living-on-music-with-steve-houk--5376946/support.

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• Sherry Rayn Barnett on Living On Music

  Sherry Rayn Barnett is a widely published and respected music photographer specializing in live performance, and has been in the ‘Eye of the Music’ (title of her recent photography book chronicle) since capturing the most white-hot seconds onstage, as well as the unguarded intimacies and the bolt of creativity, whether in the studio or at home. One of the best music concert photographers in the world, Sherry's archives span nearly 50 years, documenting a "who's who" of pop music from legends like Janis Joplin, BB King and Tina Turner, to contemporary favorites in rock, folk, jazz, blues and country.  Her first book covering two iconic decades of music photography, the widely-praised “Eye of the Music,” is a comprehensive collection of all the images, all the moments, all the schools of music that have been part of the first two decades of one of the most far-reaching careers in modern rock photography. It is the first collection of her work, covering the first two decades of iconic performers, from 1969-1989, and it has been said that “the book is worth 1,000,000 words" (Bill Bentley, Americana Highways) and "is a feast for eyes and souls" (Henry Carrigan). Sherry has photos featured in Rolling Stone & Life Magazine special editions, The NY Times and LA Times among others. Her images, including Prince’s first LA performance, have been seen at the Exhibit at The Grammy Museum (2023/2024), “50 Years of The Roxy” featured iconic prints of her work. She remains active with The SOKA Performing Arts Center in Mission Viejo, 2023/2024, photographing legends including Judy Collins, Sergio Mendes, Dionne Warwick. She closed out 2024 with her photograph representing Bonnie Raitt at the Kennedy Center Honors ceremony.Join Living On Music on Facebook at facebook.com/groups/livingonmusic and subscribe to Living On Music on YouTube at youtube.com/@livingonmusicwithstevehouk.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/living-on-music-with-steve-houk--5376946/support.

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• Tom Rush On Living On Music (2025)

  Tom Rush joins Living On Music here for the third time, he's a renowned American folk and blues singer, guitarist and songwriter, and even now at 84 coming off his most recent album "Garden Old, Flowers New," his voice has "grown even richer and more melodic, and his music, like a fine wine, has matured and ripened in the blending of traditional and modern influences.” His early success helped launch the careers of other singer-songwriters in the 1960s, Rolling Stone magazine credits him with ushering in the era of the singer-songwriter, in addition to performing his own compositions, he sang songs by Joni Mitchell, Jackson Browne, James Taylor, Murray McLauchlan, David Wiffen and William Hawkins, helping them gain recognition early in their careers. In more recent years, his Club 47® concerts have brought artists such as Nanci Griffith and Shawn Colvin to wider audiences when they were just beginning to build their own reputations. He has continued his own singing career for 60 years. Join Living On Music on Facebook at facebook.com/groups/livingonmusic and subscribe to Living On Music on YouTube at youtube.com/@livingonmusicwithstevehouk.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/living-on-music-with-steve-houk--5376946/support.

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