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Wallace is a Broadway Actor. He was 'Simba' in The Lion King, Jean Valjean in Les Miserables, and currently Hercules Mulligan/James Madison in Hamilton. We discuss inspiration, preparation, and how comparison is downright poisonous. Follow @WallaceSmith: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wallacesmith007/ Twiter: https://www.twitter.com/wallacesmith007/ Spotify: https://spoti.fi/39fxKCG Follow @PhillipMScales: Instagram: https://bit.ly/2YrRorv Twitter: https://bit.ly/3fPTyqx Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2NuCme1 Follow @CoYouKeep: Instagram: https://bit.ly/31bSnxI Twiter: https://bit.ly/2Va9j3M

Jackie Venson is a Singer-Songwriter and amazing guitarist out of Austin, TX. She has opened for and jammed with Gary Clark Jr which is pretty dope. Jackie and Phillip-Michael spoke in April 2020 at the beginning of the Covid outbreak about what this means for musicians. Jackie talks about learning her craft, songwriting, touring and questions the old ways of doing things in the new world. Follow @PhillipMScales:  Instagram: https://bit.ly/2YrRorv Twitter: https://bit.ly/3fPTyqx Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2NuCme1   Follow @CoYouKeep:  Instagram: https://bit.ly/31bSnxI Twiter: https://bit.ly/2Va9j3M Follow @JackieVenson Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jackievenson/ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/jackievenson/ Website : https://jackievenson.com/  

Will McGee is a Front Man, Songwriter, and bassist from Memphis, TN. He fronts a band called Forest Fire Gospel Choir and is finishing up his solo project called Gold Lady. He and Phillip-Michael discuss songwriting (Vertical vs Horizontal), recording (home studio vs recording studio) and the importance of community and finding your group of people. Podcast Links Follow @BigBillMcGee:  Instagram: https://instagram.com/bigbillmcgee Forest Fire Spotify: https://spoti.fi/32lFnpW   Follow @CoYouKeep:  Instagram: https://bit.ly/31bSnxI Twiter: https://bit.ly/2Va9j3M Follow @PhillipMScales:  Instagram: https://bit.ly/2YrRorv Twitter: https://bit.ly/3fPTyqx Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2NuCme1  

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In 2013, Andrew wrote an article about Phillip-Michaels song in American Songwriter. They caught up and since since then Andrew has toured the country, written for Rolling Stone, survived a brain tumor and a tornado. Follow Andrew: IG: https://www.instagram.com/andrewleahey/ Twitter: https://www.Twitter.com/andrewleahey/ Follow Phillip-Michael: IG: https://www.instagram.com/phillipmscales Twitter: https://www.Twitter.com/phillipmscales Follow Company You Keep: IG: https://www.instagram.com/coyoukeep Twiter: https://www.twitter.com/coyoukeep

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Nikki Morgan comes from a long line of church folk. Raised in North Carolina, she found her way to Chicago thinking she would pursue a career in musical theatre. After a life-changing hike, Nikki found herself singing the songs that only she could write. We discuss, anxiety and her influences being equal parts Tina Turner and Dolly Parton. Check out Nikki Morgan:  https://www.heynikkimorgan.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heynikkimorgan/  

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Chicago Singer-Songwriter, Phillip-Michael Scales, has met quite a few amazing folks on his journey as an up and coming Musician. On the Company You Keep, he dives deep with friends who’ve inspired him in hopes that their stories may inspire you.

Phillip-Michael sits down with Carl Clemons-Hopkins who plays George Washington, Aaron Burr, and Hercules Muligan/James Madison in Chicago's production of Hamilton. They discuss the details of getting inside of characters,  8 auditions for the show, vocal health, and maintaining talent.

Josh Terry is the former music critic for The Chicago Redeye. He wrote cover stories for artists such as Chance the Rapper, Eryn Allen Kane, Meatwave and Lil Dirk. We discuss Talent vs Story, How he approaches writing, how he can tell a band is about to explode and missing an email from Hanson. Follow Him: www.twitter.com/JoshhTerry

On stage, JC Brooks is a bombastic ball of pure energy and talent. In this episode, we get to know his thoughtful side and discuss theatre, poetry, race and health. JC surprises Phillip-Michael, reads poetry, plays an acoustic song from his new record, Neon Jungle and they even sing together. www.Phillip-Michael.net www.Coyoukeep.com www.instagram.com/phillipmscales www.twitter.com/phillipmscales www.instagram.com/JCbrooksband www.twitter.com/JCBrooksband

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Mike Maimone is known for his gruff voice, insane work ethic and his energetic live show! It's only appropriate that his band is called "Mutts" because he is the definition of a Road Dog." We talk vocal health, songwriting, pop music, and swap terrible tour stories! Follow Mike: @WeAreMutts (Instagram & Twitter) www.wearemutts.com Follow Phillip-Michael: @PhillipMScales www.Phillip-Michael.net

Major Taylor is an international DJ based out of Chicago and LA. He set himself apart with a musicianship he’s cultivated through playing in punk bands to coming up in the Philly scene alongside the likes of Jazzy Jeff. We discuss not fitting in, people pleasing without pandering, and ask “What would music look like without the influence of alcohol?” Watch: https://vimeo.com/117079794 Listen: https://soundcloud.com/djmajortaylor/

Donnie Biggins was one of the first musicians I met when I moved to Chicago. Since then he has become a venue owner, solo artist, a home owner, and a father. We had a blast sitting down in front of a live audience to discuss the story behind his songs, Chicago Violence, Being a father, and more. Profiles by Donnie Biggins https://donniebiggins.bandcamp.com/releases We discuss Lula Cafe, Father John Misty, Milshire Hotel, Lincoln Park, Chicago Roots Collective, Shams Band, Promoters in Chicago