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Ep59 Guitar Gem (LilG) - with a Live Performance
🎙️ This episode is a musical treat featuring an inspiring and talented young musician, Lil G, a 13-year-old with a passion for blues and surf rock. Join Rabbit and Lil G for an engaging conversation about music, life, and dreams. Here’s what you’ll hear:
• Early Beginnings: Lil G talks about picking up the guitar at age 8 and her journey from playing lullabies to serious busking at 10. 🎸👧
• Musical Influences: Lil G shares her transition from surf rock to blues, influenced by greats like BB King and Stevie Ray Vaughan. 🎶🎸
• American Adventures: Hear about Lil G’s recent trip to Memphis, recording a single, and experiencing the vibrant music scene on Beale Street. 🇺🇸🎤
• The Reality of Busking: Lil G discusses why she has stepped back from busking, citing changes in the economy and the impact of COVID on public generosity. 🎵💔
• Social Media Struggles: Learn about the challenges Lil G faced when her Facebook page with 180,000 followers was hacked, and her efforts to rebuild her presence on a new page. 😔🔒
• Live Performance: Enjoy a live performance of “So They Say” by Lil G, recorded right in the Podvan. 🎤🎸
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