The Music Scene with Dave Cudrak

Kevin Tran is a multi-talented South Jersey singer/songwriter with lots going on from playing bass in the Original Artist Circuit (OAC) house band, to being part of a new cover band project, to releasing his own solo music. On top of that he is also an accomplished videographer! We talk all about it in this episode of The Music Scene with Dave Cudrak. Check it out!

In this episode, Amy Elizabeth discusses the upcoming Tuckerton Porchfest, a vibrant community music festival in New Jersey. She shares insights on organizing the event, the importance of community involvement, and how Porchfest fosters local culture and networking.

The Garden Roads is what happens when good songs demand to be heard—and a drummer decides to front the band.Tim Malcarney had a stack of rich, melodically driven songs written with longtime collaborator Evan McIntyre, from Philly’s The Silence. The tracks were recorded and shaped through separate home studio sessions by Malcarney and McIntyre, then mixed and polished by Pete Rydberg at 1935 Studios in Philadelphia. The finished tracks were well-crafted and undeniably catchy—the duo knew they were onto something.But with McIntyre based in San Diego, performing the songs live wasn’t possible—at least not the usual way. So, for the first time, Malcarney built a band without McIntyre in the daily mix, stepping out from behind the drums to lead the group himself. (McIntyre still joins the lineup whenever he’s in town). To bring the songs to life, Malcarney enlisted the help of extremely talented and experienced musicians—all hailing from the same hometown of Haddonfield, NJ. The first call was to longtime childhood friend and guitarist and composer David Laganella, who joined on lead guitar and keyboards and naturally stepped into the role of musical ring leader. Philly scene veterans Fran Camardella (Overlook, Quick Step John, Modus, The Everthere) came on board for second guitar and backing vocals, and Frank Dellorco (Paisley Pickles, The Rubbs, Rude Boy, Krypton Daisy, Grizelda, Road to Ruin) took on bass and backing vocals. Drumming for a drummer is no small task, so Malcarney kept it in the family—handing the sticks to his very proficient cousin, Jon Malcarney (Cabinet of Curiosities, Philadelphia Ukulele Orchestra).With deep ties—through family, long friendships, and shared roots—the band locked into a symbiotic rhythm almost immediately. Everyone was in a musical place where this project arrived at exactly the right time.Which brings to life The Garden Roads—a band built on shared history, hometown connections, love of music, and the ongoing refusal to let good songs stay quiet.

Johnathan Sellers is a self-proclaimed hippie working in all kinds of projects and making all kinds of music. He's a very talented musician with a heart of gold. Our conversation covers everything from song writing to psychedelics. Check it out!!!

Connor Choi is an acoustic artist who incorporates a range of influences into his music, from 90s grunge to psychedelic rock. His unique sound is characterized by intricate guitar work and the use of experimental pedal techniques. With a passion for songwriting and performance, Connor continues to evolve his music while staying connected to his roots.

Matt Williams who goes by the stage name, The Williams Boy, has lived a full life both personally and musically. From being on welfare as a kid to having multiple offers from Nashville. He's also funny as hell! We had so much fun talking that this turned out to be the longest episode yet. Stick around for 3 songs at the end. Listen to Full Episodes from The Music Scene Podcast on one of the below links: The Music Scene Podcast:https://shows.acast.com/the-music-scene-with-dave-cudrakSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1IEWlTyfvNZq3ZiW6qPMxr?si=ArqXsaXeQdWu5M5hwaUa7QApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-music-scene-with-dave-cudrak/id1773586073For more information about me, Dave Cudrak, please check out one of the below links: My MusicSpotify:https://open.spotify.com/artist/0EWyRvoAHNfYbYmDm2bx09?si=K442whCISsur798lfNwfugApple Music:https://music.apple.com/us/artist/dave-cudrak/1669993428My Social Media TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@dave.cudrak.guitar?_t=8pazMIom4Vu&_r=1Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100004234981730&mibextid=LQQJ4dInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/dave.cudrak.guitar/Live Shows: https://www.Bandsintown.com/DaveCudrakThank you for watching. Please LIKE and SUBSCRIBE!!!!

In this insightful interview, renowned guitarist and Berklee College of Music educator Tomo Fujita shares his philosophy on life and guitar playing, emphasizing the importance of quality, mindfulness, and self-compassion. Discover how his approach can transform your practice, performance, and outlook on life. In addition to Tomo demonstrating some of the key components of his book, Guitar Wisdom, he also tells some stories of when he was John Mayer's guitar teacher and sheds some light on what it's like to be a YouTube educator with over 650,000 subscribers! This interview was a dream come true for me, and I thoroughly enjoyed every minute of it! I hope you enjoy it as much as I did!!!

Chris Ricco is a gigging solo acoustic musician in southeast Pennsylvania. He is primarily a cover musician but does a lot of writing and has a very special project coming soon that is reminiscent of Bruce Springsteen's Nebraska album. In this engaging interview, acoustic musicians David Cudrak and Chris Ricco share their journeys, techniques, and insights into the world of solo performance, songwriting, and gigging. Discover how they build their setlists, craft original songs, and navigate the challenges of balancing music with everyday life.