Backstage Money
Jason K Powers
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Franz Nicolay | Band People: From the Tour Bus to Congress, Fighting for the Working Musician
What happens after the show is over?For most musicians, the reality of a music career isn't private jets, sold-out arenas, or million-dollar record deals. It's long drives, inconsistent income, side…
Door Deals, Merch Money, and Playing to Win | Nikki Star (That Arena Rock Show)
What does it take to build a tribute band into a full-time business?In this episode of Backstage Money, host Jason K. Powers talks with Nikki Starr, founder, owner, manager, and guitarist of That…
Lessons From a Career in Rock: What Musicians Need to Know | Shawn Duncan (L.A. Guns)
What does it really take to survive - and build a long career - in the music industry?In this episode of Backstage Money, host Jason K. Powers sits down with Shawn Duncan, drummer for L.A. Guns and…
Chris Fletcher on Longevity, Industry Reality, and Staying in the Music Business
In Part 2 of this Backstage Money conversation, host Jason K Powers continues his discussion with music industry mentor Chris Fletcher, founder of Music Biz Mentors.This half of the conversation…
Chris Fletcher on Starting a Career in Music and What Most Artists Don’t Understand | Part 1
Before you grow your music career, you need to know where you really stand.In this episode of Backstage Money, Jason K. Powers sits down with Chris Fletcher, founder of MusicBizMentors.com, artist…
Jason Hartless on Touring with Ted Nugent and Building a Career in the Music Business
In this episode of Backstage Money, host Jason K Powers sits down with Jason Hartless, touring drummer for Ted Nugent and co-owner of Sound City Entertainment, to talk about what it actually takes to…
Danny Zelisko on Touring Risk, Selling Tickets, and Staying Alive (Part 2)
In Part 2 of this Backstage Money conversation, host Jason K Powers continues his discussion with Danny Zelisko, veteran concert promoter and founder of Danny Zelisko Presents.This half of the…
Danny Zelisko on Guarantees, Ticket Prices, and Why Some Bands Get Booked (Part 1)
In this episode of Backstage Money, Jason K Powers sits down with Danny Zelisko, a veteran concert promoter whose career spans back to 1974 and includes working with some of the biggest artists in…
The Next Evolution of Music Funding, with Justin Longo of MariNation
In this episode of Backstage Money, host Jason K Powers sits down with Justin Longo, founder and CEO of MariNation, a new platform exploring how fans, artists, and data could reshape the way music is…
Dale Thompson of Bride: 40 Years in Music and What It Really Takes to Survive
In this episode of Backstage Money, Jason K Powers sits down with Dale Thompson, lead vocalist of the band Bride, for an honest conversation about longevity, faith, and what it really takes to…
Merch, Money, and Survival: Stevie Rachelle on How Musicians Really Get Paid
In Part 2 of this Backstage Money conversation, Jason K Powers continues his discussion with Stevie Rachelle, lead singer of Tuff and founder of Metal Sludge, diving deeper into how musicians…
From One-Way Ticket to MTV: Stevie Rachelle on Betting on Yourself in Music
In this episode of Backstage Money, Jason K Powers sits down with Stevie Rachelle, lead singer of the band Tuff and founder of Metal Sludge, for a wide-ranging conversation about taking risks,…
IndieX Insights: Growing Your Music Career with Jack McCarthy
In this episode of Backstage Money, Jason K Powers sits down with Jack McCarthy, entrepreneur, touring veteran, and co-founder of IndieX at Indepreneur, the agency helping artists build sustainable,…
From Passion to Purpose: A Musical Journey with Grace Graber
In this episode of Backstage Money, Jason K Powers sits down with Grace Graber, a rising Christian pop punk artist known for her bold covers, raw honesty, and outspoken conversations around mental…
From Garage to Grammy Nominations: The Music & Money Journey of Pillar
The podcast delves into the multifaceted life of Michael 'Kalel' Wittig, whose journey as a musician transcends mere performance. His leadership in the business aspects of Pillar showcases a pivotal…
How to Survive When the Music Stops: Lexxi Garza-Hartless
Lexxi Garza-Hartless brings a rare blend of talent, grit and honesty to this episode. She is an accomplished musician with a diverse background in the entertainment industry, currently serving as the…
Lessons from the Road: Dave Moody on Money, Mindset, and Making It Last
Dave Moody's journey in the music industry is both inspiring and insightful, as he reflects on the pivotal moments that shaped his career. The episode commences with a nostalgic recounting of his…
From Stage to Bank: Mark Maxwell on Valuing Your Music and Making It Pay
Join host Jason K. Powers on an exciting debut episode of Backstage Money as he talks with Mark Maxwell, owner of Maxwell's House of Music and mentor to countless musicians. Mark shares his journey…
Trailer – Backstage Money: Real-World Finance for Musicians
Backstage Money embarks on an incisive examination of the intersection between artistry and financial literacy, an area often neglected within the music industry. Hosted by Jason K. Powers, these…
Backstage Money - Real World Finance for Musicians Is Here
This is Backstage Money: Real-World Finance for Musicians.I’m Jason K. Powers, and each week I sit down with musicians and industry insiders to pull back the curtain on the money side of chasing the…
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Backstage Money has published 21 episodes since September 2025, covering topics in Arts, Business.
Backstage Money is currently highly active with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 46m.
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